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Sports | Josh Hamilton has seen many ups and downs-and God's grace-on his journey to the World Series
During the past 11 years, Josh Hamilton has been known for a number of things-from "can't miss" prospect to druggie to major leaguer to drunkard to the Most Valuable Player of the 2010 American League Championship Series. But along the way he found the one thing he could reliably call himself: a child of God.
Friday night, the Hamilton-led Texas Rangers defeated the New York Yankees 6-1, winning the ALCS in six games, with their next stop the World Series against either the Philadelphia Phillies or the San Francisco Giants. The Rangers are AL champs for the first time in their 38 years in Texas and their 50 years as a big league franchise.
"I'm so excited for this team, for this city," Hamilton said. "To be part of something like that means the world. It's something that nobody can take away from you."
Once before Hamilton had the world at his feet, but lost it all before regaining it for the glory of God.
Fresh out of high school in 1999, the Raleigh, N.C., native was major league baseball's overall No. 1 draft pick. Shortly thereafter, he quickly moved up the minor league baseball ladder and was named Most Valuable Player in the Class A South Atlantic League.
Then a dump truck ran a red light and hit the car Hamilton and his parents were riding in, and things dramatically changed. He suffered a severe back injury and had to step away from baseball. With all his newfound free time, he traded shagging flies and taking batting practice for other pursuits-such as hanging out in a tattoo parlor and a strip club, drinking heavily, and then moving on to cocaine and eventually crack.
In the eyes of Major League Baseball, Josh Hamilton was a drug abuser and was summarily tossed out of the game he loved. Shortly after that, the woman he loved, his wife, Katie, left him, as had his $3.96 million signing bonus, now squandered on drugs.
He had hit rock bottom. His next stop was his grandmother's house, and she wasn't going to put up with his addictive behavior. "I lived there for the next couple of weeks and used a couple of times," Hamilton told WORLD's John Dawson back in 2007. "One time she knew I was using and told me she couldn't take it anymore. That was the turning point."
Hamilton realized then that he couldn't reclaim his life alone and needed someone stronger than he ever was. Turning to God, he quit drugs and alcohol in the fall of 2005. That began his long road back and the repairing of his body and his relationships with the ones he loved, including Katie. Seventeen months later, in the spring of 2007, he was at spring training with the Cincinnati Reds, where he told reporters, "If I rely on my relationship with God, anything is possible."
After that first full year of major league ball, he, with help from Katie, decided to step out in faith and beyond the playing field by starting Triple Play Ministries. "I have a bigger purpose to serve than just baseball," Hamilton said at the time. "The main focus is to spread the word of God."
That same off-season he was traded to the Texas Rangers, where he earned the starting center-field job, was selected by the fans to play in the 2008 All-Star Game, and nearly won that event's Home Run Derby after slamming a record 28 dingers in the first round.
Then in January 2009, Hamilton's roller-coaster ride hit a major dip after a night of heavy drinking at a bar in Arizona, where he had been in town to work out prior to spring training. Rumors began to swirl that he had totally fallen off the wagon, as photos from that evening surfaced during the season. But his family, the Rangers, and Major League Baseball were already aware of the incident, as Hamilton had notified them immediately of his transgression. In fact, he was tested for drugs two days after the incident and was found clean.
"Maybe this will show people that if they are recovering and make a mistake, it's not the end of the world," Hamilton told an MLB.com reporter when the news became public that summer. "You can get back on the right track. Hopefully I can use God's glory to show that I do have struggles. This just lets me know that I need Christ more than ever."
Adding to the turmoil, his 2009 season was a tough one on the field. Hamilton was still an All-Star outfielder, but injuries limited his play and diminished his performance.
But this year, despite more injuries, he has been at the top of his game: leading the league in hitting with a .359 average, slugging 32 homers, and knocking in 100 runs.
After missing 24 games in September because of fractured ribs, Hamilton struggled in the division series against the Tampa Bay Rays, going only 2 for 18 with one RBI. But his teammates came through in the series, winning three games to two.
Then came the championship series against the mighty Yanks, where his bat suddenly came alive. Hamilton hit four homers and reached base in 15 of his 28 plate appearances (seven hits and eight walks-five intentional, an ALCS record).
On Friday night, as the Yankees' powerful Alex Rodriguez struck out to end the game and the series, Hamilton put the evening into perspective: "All throughout the game I was tearing up-is this going to be it tonight?-and thinking about where I was, and everything I went through, and how God was just faithful . . . to bring me out of it."
Traditionally, baseball teams celebrate winning a pennant with a champagne bath. Because they know the struggles of their brother, his Ranger teammates chose to douse him and each other with ginger ale.
"I love my teammates, I love them so much," Hamilton said as he accepted his MVP award. "I don't want to talk about myself. I want to talk about them. We are here as a group. This group is here because they don't know how to fail."
John Dawson and the Associated Press contributed to this report.


text: Biblical and Theological Studies Department Associate Professor of New Testament On Faculty since 2012 Office: BGC 527 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Education Ph. D., Biblical Studies, Princeton Theological Seminary, 2011 M. Div., Princeton Theological Seminary 2005 B. A., Biblical Languages, Oklahoma Baptist University, 2002 About Amy L. Peeler It only took a few days in my first Biblical Studies class in college to realize that this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I am incredibly thankful that God has made my dream to research and teach His Word a reality. My primary research centers in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which has prompted me to explore ancient rhetoric, the use of the Old Testament in the New, Israel's sacrificial system, atonement, family and inheritance in the Ancient World, and theological language. Presently, I want to bring Hebrews' emphasis on the Fatherhood of God to the conversation among feminist theologians about the complexities of addressing God as Father. Hebrews articulates what I believe is true of all Scripture: it is living and active and sharp enough to penetrate our hearts, minds, and spirits. If we give it our attention and respect, God will reward that work. Consequently, I always discover new insights into the character of God and his ways with the world as I explore the entire Bible with my classes, colleagues, fellow church members, and family. My husband Lance, an organist, and our children, Kate (6) and Maxson (3), and Kindred (1) provide the richest and most dear companions on this race of faith (Heb 12:1-2), and I am now thankful to count the Wheaton community as my fellow runners as well. This is a historic, rich, and beautiful place to live out my call to study and teach. Courses Taught New Testament Literature and Interpretation Mark Galatians James Hebrews Theological Integration: Marriage and Family Therapy Membership in Professional Societies Society of Biblical Literature Institute of Biblical Research Evangelical Theological Society Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars Scholar-Priest Initiative Areas of Research The Epistle to the Hebrews Exodus The Fatherhood of God Theological Language Feminist Theology Publications "Desiring God: The Blood of the Covenant in Exodus 24." Bulletin of Biblical Research, forthcoming. "The Ethos of God in Hebrews." Perspectives in Religious Studies 37.1 (2010): 37–51. "With Tears and Joy: The Emotions of Christ in Hebrews." Koinonia 20 (2008): 12–26. "The Warning of Esau: A New Look at Hebrews 12:12-17."Journal of Theta Alpha Kappa, Spring 2005. Reviews Review of Motherhood and Love: Beyond the Gendered Stereotypes of Theology by Cristina Grenholm and Gifted To Lead: The Art of Leading as a Woman in the Church by Nancy Beach. Wesleyan Theological Journal, forthcoming. Review of Hebrews by Garreth Cockerill. Wesleyan Theological Journal, forthcoming. Review of Jesus Have I Loved, but Paul?: A Narrative Approach to the Problem of Pauline Christianity by J. R. Daniel Kirk. Catholic Biblical Quarterly, forthcoming. Review of Hebrews by D. Stephen Long and Atonement and the Logic of the Resurrection by David M. Moffitt. Books and Culture, forthcoming. Review of Daring, Disreputable, and Devout: Interpreting the Bible's Women In the Arts and Music by Dan W. Clanton, Jr. and Illuminating Luke: The Passion and Resurrection Narratives in Italian Renaissance and Baroque Painting by Heidi J. Hornik and Michael C. Parsons. Perspectives in Religious Studies, forthcoming. Review of Feminist and Womanist Essays in Reformed Dogmatics edited by Amy Plantinga Pauw and Serene Jones. Koinonia, forthcoming. Review of Greening Paul: Rereading the Apostle in a Time of Ecological Crisis by David G. Horrell, Cherryl Hunt, and Christopher Southgate. Review of Biblical Literature, December 31, 2011. Review of Letters and Homilies for Jewish Christians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Hebrews, James and Jude by Ben Witherington, III. Koinonia 20 (2008): 121–24. Review of Hebrews: A Commentary by Luke Timothy Johnson. Koinonia 18 (2006): 129-132. Review of With All Your Mind: A Christian Philosophy of Education by Michael L. Peterson (With Todd C. Ream). Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development 3 (2003): 80-82. Review of Quality with Soul: How Six Premier Colleges and Universities Keep Faith With Their Religious Traditions by Robert Benne (With Todd C. Ream). Christian Scholar's Review 32:1 (2002): 148-150. Presentations "The Son and the Sons of God Distinguishing Jesus from the Angels In Hebrews 1," paper presented at the International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, July 22, 2012. "Perfecting as Paideia, Perfection as Inheritance," paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, May 26, 2010. "With Tears and Joy: The Emotions of Christ in Hebrews," paper presented at the Koinonia Annual Forum at Princeton Theological Seminary, March 2008. "The Ethos of God in Hebrews," paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, November 18, 2007. "The Inauguration of the First Covenant in the Epistle to the Hebrews," paper presented at the Hebrews and Theology Conference, July 18–22, 2006.

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Juan Martin del Potro returned to his hometown of Tandil, Argentina for a firetruck ride and a ticker tape parade thrown to celebrate his US Open win.
I wonder how all of this attention and adulation must feel to the 20-year old. Amazing comes to mind.
(Photos: AP, Getty)
Friday, September 18, 2009
PHOTO OP: Hometown hero
Labels: Juan Martin Del Potro, photo op, tennis, US Open
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- AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Any girl in town is available for del pony right now. That's the real reward and that's the real dream of every 20-year old man.ReplyDelete
@Anonyous: Pfft, all DelPo really wants is a big, tasty cheesecake!ReplyDelete
I just saw the welcoming on TV and this dude is practically immortal already.
He got a little teary-eyed again, but I can absolutely understand that. This was a massive(!) welcome-back party!
- AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I'll take delpo and the cheesecake, at the same time thank you very much.ReplyDelete
How about a shirtless Delpo jumping out of a cheesecake with me dressed up like a towel? Oh, the fun.ReplyDelete
Anyway I think that Delpo is really a sweet young man. I was touched when I saw him getting all emotional during his welcoming. I wish him the best!
- AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:49 PM


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Death by Chocolate
From the kitchen of Gloria Cameron
1 family size (13X9) package brownie mix
¼ cup Kahlua, or strong coffee
2 packages Jello Dark Chocolate Mousse mix or 2 small packages Jello instant white chocolate pudding mix, made according to package directions.
1-16 oz, tub of frozen whipped topping, thawed
6 (1.4 ounce) chocolate covered toffee bars (Skor or Heath), chopped
Prepare brownies according to package directions. Bake and cool completely.
Poke holes evenly over brownies and drizzle Kailua or coffee over brownies.
Cover, refrigerate, and cut into 1 inch cubes when chilled.
In a medium bowl, mix mousse as directed. If making the instant pudding instead of the mousse, decrease the milk to 3 cups total, rather than 4.
In a glass serving bowl, layer half of brownie cubes, half of the mousse or pudding, half of the whipped topping, half of the candy. Repeat!
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
~ Can make this without Kahlua or coffee.
~ Gloria buys 2 of the Jello desserts in a box that have the Mousse mix and cookie crumbs and just uses the crumbs for something else. Dr. Oetker's (sold at World Market) is pretty good too.
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CANCELLED_International Military Sales Representative (Europe)
February 06, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Salary Range:
Competitive Base plus Bonus & Commission Structure
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, 401K, Paid Leave, etc.
Employment Type:
Full Time
ADS International
Do you thrive on achieving aggressive goals and working independently? Are you known for your ability to turn any stranger into a friend? Are you looking for new challenges and a dynamic, fast-paced work environment? Are you seeking a career that leverages your unmatched International Sales success and extensive regional expertise to continue serving the global defense community?
ADS, Inc. is currently seeking International Military Sales Representatives to support our defense customers within multiple foreign markets. Only those with exceptional international sales performance records, unparalleled foreign market expertise, and relevant foreign language proficiency will be considered. Candidates are required to have an exceptional understanding of the Defense customers and requirements within their area of regional expertise to draw from for immediate success.
Targeted International Markets:
- Europe (Existing access to the European defense market is required)
Why ADS, Inc.?
Legendary Service. Market Leadership. Uncommon Opportunity.
At ADS, Inc., your experience is highly valued and absolutely vital to our ability to provide unparalleled operational equipment and logistics solutions to our warfighters. The discipline, values, insight, training and technical expertise exceptional candidates bring to our organization are essential to our success in providing the mission-critical solutions our clients require to increase their operational effectiveness, complete their missions, and make this world a safer place.
We live a work hard play hard ethos and are committed to providing legendary service to the warfighter. We are the market leader with the best people, unparalleled products, and more procurement solutions than anyone else in our industry. We offer the uncommon opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the noble cause of our over 4,000 defense customers worldwide in a dynamically growing organization.
Develop relationships with new and existing military and defense customers within the assigned international markets
Creatively address customer procurement problems, becoming a true resource and solutions provider.
Understand International Defense contract/funding methods and assist customers in their utilization.
Partner with ADS supplier partners to provide best products & values to meet customer requirements.
Determine innovative strategies to win sales and strategically grow business within your assigned international market.
Identify purchasing requirements and priorities, relevant manufacturers, needed product categories and technologies required by international defense customers within your AOR.
International Defense Market and Industry analysis:
o Analyze market trends, new requirements, new program inceptions, and targeted large-scale solicitations.
o Gather market, customer and competitor intelligence.
o Create new solutions in response to ongoing market changes and growth opportunities
Understand and represent ADS products and services and carry out direct sales activities in order to meet company defined quotas.
Make cold calls, face-to-face and via telephone prospecting to develop new business.
Provide management with sales plan on a monthly basis.
Generate quotes for customers and assist them in identifying optimal funding vehicles.
Work with support teams (purchasing, accounting, warehouse, etc.) to ensure that all information is up to date within corporate systems and that orders are delivered in a timely fashion.
Communicate with support teams to make sure customer needs are met, appropriate agreements are in place, strategic alliances are established, et cetera.
Regularly following up on closed sales to ensure delivery and quality were as promised.
Assist in the ongoing development and growth of the ADS International business unit:
o Continuously identify opportunities for improvement, growth and development.
o Generate relevant reports/analysis and respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
o Report to and follow the guidance of the Director of International Sales.
Absolutely must be a highly competitive, challenge-oriented self-starter with the will/desire to be the best at what you do.
3-5 years of top-producing International Defense Sales/FMS experience within one of the markets previously specified
Strong defense equipment sales experience in the tactical, MRO, expeditionary, medical or FES product categories highly preferred.
Must have experience in foreign government defense contracts & procedures
Must be friendly and likeable comfortable talking to anyone at all organizational tiers.
Must possess strong strategic and analytical skills required to analyze customer problems and develop creative and effective solutions.
Must be utterly committed to providing legendary customer service.
Understanding of government contracts, defense procurement and relevant purchasing methods desired.
2+ years experience/demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, et cetera.
50-75% Travel: Able to meet with customers outside under all weather conditions and must be able to travel by car/plane for long distances.
Bachelors degree highly preferred, but equivalent prior defense sales and/or military experience may be substituted.
Must be highly organized and adept at multi-tasking to juggle the duties of both inside and outside sales.
Must be an excellent communicator - both in writing and in person with exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Must understand basic business financial concepts and to be able to budget own expenses in a cost-effective manner.
Able to use customer/prospect contact activities tools (CRM systems) and update relevant information housed in these systems as required.
Prior Oracle experience a plus.
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|Life comes full circle as Ward joins Chu Clinic
|Written by Jeremy D. Smith, The West Alabama Watchman
Life can have a way of coming full circle. And it seems such has occurred for Demopolis' newest doctor in Demopolis, Ala., Tiffany (Harms) Ward.
At 14 years old, Ward surely had no idea she was going to end up in a rural town in Alabama serving the community as a physician alongside one of the very same men who was helping to provide her health care treatment in her time of need. But that is exactly what took place when she started her career with the Chu Clinic in September.
"I was in a car accident in which I broke both of my legs when I was 14 years old, and, believe it or not, Dr. (Ronnie) Chu was a big part of me even walking again," Ward said.
"I have seen the good and the ugly on both sides of medicine. My family physician listened, encouraged and pushed me to be stronger. His impact on my life was the catalyst to my career and the example of the family physician I wanted to become. It has all come full circle, and not only am I able to help this amazing community, but I am able to help Dr. Chu at his clinic as well."
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|H1N1 flu clinic to be held in Sterling Nov. 14
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
The Northeast Colorado Health Department (NCHD) has scheduled a large walk-in H1N1 vaccination clinic on Saturday, Nov. 14 in Sterling. This public clinic will be held at the department's district headquarters located at 700 Columbine St. and will run from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. or until the vaccine runs out. H1N1 vaccinations from NCHD are free of charge.
While the department expects to have 500-700 doses available, it will be a mixture of the live nasal spray vaccine as well as the inactivated shot vaccine. Although the groups of individuals receiving vaccine has expanded, doses are still limited and they will be given on a first come, first served basis. Those people eligible to receive vaccine now include:
—Pregnant women.
—People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age.
—All health care and emergency medical services personnel.
—All people from 6 months through 24 years of age.
—Persons aged 25 to 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.
Vaccinations will not be given during this large clinic to individuals that do not fall into one of the above categories.
In order to speed up the process of a large walk-in clinic, residents are urged to visit the health department's web site, www.nchd.org, and print out the appropriate H1N1 consent forms listed on the front page. A separate consent form must be filled out for each person receiving a vaccination.
"Since we have received less vaccine than anticipated, this is the first opportunity we've had to open a large clinic," said John Crosthwait, NCHD's district public health administrator. "We have plans to hold similar clinics in Morgan and Washington counties later this month, but the availability of vaccine, which changes on a weekly basis, will play a major role in our ability to do so."
According to Crosthwait, a little over 9,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine have already been distributed in NCHD's six-county health district. In addition to public health, many private health care providers and local hospitals have taken active roles in their communities to help get the vaccine to those individuals most at risk for severe illness.
"I think the vaccine situation has proven to be frustrating to a number of our residents, but we are working with our area partners to ensure we're doing all we can to offer the vaccinations as soon as possible to those most at risk," said Crosthwait. "For those of you who are not yet eligible to receive a vaccine or have chosen not to receive one, please continue to stay home when you're ill, wash your hands and cover your coughs."
For more information about H1N1 clinics and other recent updates visit www.nchd.org.


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WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- Maybe we shouldn't be surprised. The newest app from mobile web monster hit Twitter is already overwhelmed with pornography.
The Vine app for iPhones and iPads lets you share little six second video clips. And you can just imagine what people are sharing.
The app itself is pretty cool. You can share little video clips: either one six second stream, or even shorter little clips edited together just by tapping to start and stop.
But no sooner had it appeared in Apple's app store, then people started posting crude pornography: pictures of and by men... pictures of women in various stages of undress. All quickly found by searching porn, or sex, or something even more explicit.
Twitter insists it was human error that made one of these Not Safe For Work videos the Editor's Choice for the start of your work week.
Each video has a 'report as inappropriate" button beneath it... and enough reports will leave the video hidden behind a black screen of warning.
But warnings are missing from some, and several disgusted users promised to delete Vine. One blamed a Vine video for getting her suspended from school.
So is Twitter embarrassed by this? Hard to know.
It's apologizing for making a porn video it's Editor's Choice this morning... and encouraging people to flag inappropriate content.
But Twitter generally opposes censorship -- witness it's use in the Arab Spring -- so it's in a strange position here.
But it could face pressure from Apple. Apple hates porn.
It's banned apps with adult content. But we've yet to hear back from Apple about whether it objects to Vine.


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Published: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 4:08 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 4:08 p.m.
The Office of Student Affairs at Davidson County Community College recently hired Jeff Leonard as student affairs data specialist.
Leonard is responsible for producing reports and analyzing results for the office of student affairs. He will also be developing and generating outgoing communication material.
As student affairs data specialist, Leonard looks forward to finding new and innovative ways to meet the needs of students more efficiently.
"I am excited to play a role in helping DCCC reach out to students and the larger community," Leonard says. "This institution is unique in the realm of community colleges, and I am honored to be a part of their mission."
Leonard received a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems from High Point University.
Premier Commercial Bank has announced Jeff Benfield of Thomasville has joined the bank as a mortgage officer and will work out of the High Point location at 1380 Eastchester Drive.
Benfield brings over 20 years of experience in meeting the financial services needs of individuals and families. He can be reached at 884-4642.
For more information about Premier, visit www.premierbanknc.com.
RALEIGH | Pender Sharp, chairman on the USDA North Carolina Farm Service Agency State Committee, announced that Doane Cottle of Duplin County has been appointed member on the agency's committee.
Sharp, a producer in Wilson, said Cottle's wealth of experience in produce farming brings unique benefit to the state committee. "Doane's family is renowned as organic farmers," Sharp said. "His knowledge will assist the committee in our responsibility to set yields and prices on commodities that qualify for loss assistance."
The state committee members oversee the activities of the agency, including carrying out the state agricultural conservation programs, resolving appeals from the agriculture community and helping to keep producers informed about FSA programs.
Other individuals serving on the committee are Tom Gilmore of Julian, John Ashe of Reidsville and Nancy Fish of Maggie Valley.
"These individuals will work with USDA to help farmers and ranchers build and maintain successful operations that produce the safe, nutritious food supply that America needs while spurring economic development in our nation's rural communities," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
The Davidson-Davie County FSA office is at 301 E. Center St., 248-2687, ext. 2.
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The Aussie Open is still over a month away but the 2009 tennis fashions are already being revealed.
Top baller Rafael Nadal's style continues to evolve even after the Spaniard's controversial US Open '08 Nike duds caused an uproar amongst his most loyal Rafanatics. The sports brand has moved away from his 'pirata' look and has infused streetwear elements such as bold colors, stripes, and checkers to create and new, inspired look for Rafa.
The Mallorcan Matador will be warming up for the season's first Grand Slam in the Trend Long Sleeve Coverups in charcoal + white (above).
Rafa has decidedly dropped his trademark sleeveless this time around and has been given three different colorways of the new Short Sleeve Top including turquoise + white, white + classic charcoal, and white + neo turquoise. Rafanatics don't despair: the shirt looks slightly fitted and the sleeves short enough to still show off that coveted buff body.
No Rafa outfit would be complete, of course, without his trademark long shorts so Nike has designed the Long Checked Short featuring an extended tab waist in classic charcoal, neo turquoise, and white.
And it seems the top baller has finally ditched his favored Cages for some new, super cool Air Max Courtballistecs in neo turquoise, black/metallic silver/volt, and black/volt/silver. LOVE.
Like I said last season, I'm excited Rafa is moving in a new direction that still stays true to his individuality and larger-than-life personality. We'll see how the actual clothing looks when its released and I'll be sure to post images once I get my mitts on them.
UPDATE: I just found these Nike duds called the Athletic Hero Short Sleeve Tees in white + neo turquoise. Could these be the practice t-shirts for "El Toro"?


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NEW YORK (AP) — Doritos Locos Tacos are a big hit for Taco Bell. So, could Dorito-flavored wings be in the works, or maybe even a Dorito pizza?
PepsiCo, the parent company of Dorito-maker Frito-Lay, has announced a deal with Buffalo Wild Wings.
The restaurant chain is switching from Coke to Pepsi. PepsiCo says say it will also be working with Buffalo Wild Wings to create what's termed "unique menu offerings."
Pizza Hut is also looking at incorporating Frito-Lay snacks in its menu.
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC have the same corporate parent.


text: FINALLY! VH1 goes back to its roots and brings back a show that actually has something to do with music…and nothing to do with Audrina Patridge. I never really enjoyed watching music videos (even in the '90s). To me there was always something missing…until Pop Up Video premiered in 1996, filling that music video void in my life. Well, they're at it again, giving us what we really want: behind-the-scenes gossip from the biggest stars' music video sets. Did you know that the plates being smashed in Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" video were actually collected the day before for charity? And that Adele's ex called her repeatedly after the song was released? I did. My life is complete. Again.


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Our department has recently begun an awake craniotomy program that utilizes brain mapping and functional MRI (fMRI) to determine where critical language areas reside in the brain. Using this new and amazing technology, we can now "map" a patient's brain before removing their tumor. During surgery, we have developed a special team of neurologists, neuropsychologists and neurosurgeons that work closely with the patient by testing their language function at the same time that their tumor is being removed. It is another testament to the dedication and commitment that our department continuously strives to provide the highest level of skill and care for all of our patients.
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text: Yeah I reckon thats a great idea. What I would like to try my hand at is mapping something with a compass, tape measures and so on and not use a google maps, open street map or GPS to get the starting shape. Id like to try the old way to see if I could do it. But time is short... But mapping something local is a close enough call so gets my thumbs up.


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Update on NorelyNorely is a single woman and is 28 years old. She has had her business for 4 years, which is the sale of mattresses for different sizes of beds: fulls, singles, cradle-size, etc. This entrepreneur has demonstrated that she is a responsible, hard-working person with a desire to overcome, which has permitted her to fulfill her dream to have the tools of her trade. Thanks to the support the Fundación León 2000 has offered with the loan, she wants this to buy more mattresses for sale now that the demand and her customers have increased.
Previous Loan DetailsNorely, 27, lives in the San Agustin neighborhood. She has always worked hard. She starts work at 6 in the morning, every day, and works until 7 in the evening. She sometimes has problems with the business, but she's managed to stay enthusiastic, always smiling and working hard to provide her ... More from Norely's previous loan »
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Fundación Leon 2000This loan is administered by Fundación Leon 2000. Fundación Leon 2000 began operations in 1993 as the first microfinance institution to serve the western part of Nicaragua, a country which continues to be one of the poorest in the western hemisphere. Fundación Leon 2000 works to further the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises through credit services and management, applying the best credit industry practices and technical expertise. Additionally, Fundación Leon manages several business and financial education programs in the community, specifically for young entrepreneurs and at-risk youth. Fundación Leon 2000's group of experienced and dedicated employees works in 7 offices in Leon, Chinandega, Chichigalpa, Somotillo, Jinotepe, El Sauce, and Nagarote and serves several thousand clients (the majority of whom are women).
Concurrent and Successive Loans
Our Field Partners often work with borrowers over a series of loans as the borrowers build credit, take out bigger loans, and expand their businesses. In order to make it easier for our Field Partners to post loans for borrowers who have been listed on Kiva before, we allow them to post successive and concurrent loans for their Kiva borrowers. This means that our Field Partners are able to post a borrower's second, third, etc., loan on Kiva without having to re-enter all of the borrower's information.
This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 12 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- Monthly
- Pre-Disbursed:
- Mar 27, 2012
- Listed
- May 8, 2012
- Currency Exchange Loss:
- Possible
- Ended:
- Dec 15, 2012
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Kiva allows our Field Partners to re-use the same photo for individual borrowers that have been posted on Kiva's website once before in a 24 month period, and we allow them to re-use group photos for up to 24 months, provided that 80% of the current group's membership is represented.
Taking, collecting, and uploading photos of borrowers is one of the most challenging elements of using Kiva for our Field Partners. In order to make Kiva easier for Field Partners to use, we have allowed them to post successive and concurrent loans without taking a new photo of the borrower if the criteria above are met.


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WASHINGTON – Law enforcement officers from throughout the area filled St. Patrick's Church in Downtown Washington for the annual Blue Mass Tuesday.
The mass stems from a tradition dating back to 1934 when police officers would gather each year to pray for fellow officers who died in the line of duty and ask God's blessing for their own safety.
In his homily, Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl saluted the first responders' efforts after two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon.
"The remarkable thing about that horrible day was to see those who simply ran to the scene of the tragedy," Wuerl said.
"We have to keep in mind, at that point, no one knew if there might be additional explosives along that route," Wuerl added.
Wuerl included firefighters and paramedics in his praise for those running into harm's way to help save lives.
This year's Blue Mass paid respect to 120 law enforcement officers nationwide, including 16 form the D.C. region, who died in the line of duty last year.
"Not every law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency responder or medical personnel returns home at the end of their watch," Wuerl said.
Although the service is a Roman Catholic mass, Wuerl said that "all from every religious tradition and faith conviction are invited."
The Blue Mass precedes the start of National Police Week this weekend. Law enforcement officers from across the nation will gather in Washington for meetings, seminars, other memorial services, an honor guard competition and a Washington Nationals baseball game.
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Three companies, a resident engineer and Rifle's utilities director will be the city's oversight team on the $25 million water treatment plant set to begin construction next spring.
At its Dec. 19 meeting, Rifle City Council unanimously approved a construction management contract with ARCADIS and Malcolm Pirnie for up to $690,000, and agreed to hire Phil Vaughan Construction Management of Rifle as the owners advisor for up to $203,750. The city recently hired Jim Miller as the resident engineer for the project, officially the Rifle Regional Water Purification Facility.
The total cost of the contract, agreement and hiring of Miller is $1.1 million, Utilities Director Dick Deussen explained to the council in a written report. Funds will come from the $25.5 million loan the city received from the Colorado Water Resources and Power Authority to pay for the project.
The total cost compares to $1.4 million for these purposes in the loan agreement, Deussen said, and added the city spent about $1.2 million at the wastewater plant for these services.
Deussen said the average daily cost of the contract with ARCADIS and Malcolm Pirnie is estimated to range from $52,000 to $78,000 a day.
With offices in Highlands Ranch, ARCADIS has water management, engineering, and environmental restoration expertise, according to their website. Malcolm Pirnie focuses on water quality, process, planning and delivery and has expertise in water science and engineering.
The city has had a contract with the two companies since April 30, 2009, for design and construction engineering services, including resident engineering. Action by the council on Dec. 19 amended that contract.
Jack Bryck, principal in charge for ARCADIS, said he and Bayard Yang, project manager for Malcolm Pirnie, will help resolve design and permitting issues, ensure quality control, certify the construction to review agencies and help with engineering where needed.
Phil Vaughan said his company will work with Deussen and Miller, help resolve construction contract issues, process and review complex change orders, among other duties.
Project details
City officials have said the existing Graham Mesa plant is aging, undersized to serve projected population growth and unable to meet possible tougher federal water quality standards in the future.
The project will include improvements to the city raw water pump station, a new 24-inch raw water pipeline to the site of the new plant (east of Rifle on U.S. Highway 6), the new plant itself, a radio tower at the Graham Mesa plant for remote data transmission of the city's water system to the pump station and then by cable to the new plant, and connections to water transmission and main lines.
Deussen said the end result is to have a "seamless transition" from the Graham Mesa plant to the new plant, without any loss of water service or shutoffs. Eventually, the Graham Mesa plant will be demolished.
Bryck called the project "unusual and complex, because you listened to the public and you have both [reverse osmosis] and [granulated activated carbon]" treatment processes, along with membrane filtration.
Schedule delayed slightly
Deussen said the project schedule "had slipped a little bit" from initial plans, with bids from nine pre-qualified contractors now expected in the first three months of the year and construction work starting in May. The contract calls for a two-year construction phase, including commissioning and testing the plant for the final two months, Deussen said.
"We still need some permits and that could affect the schedule, too," he added.
Deussen said permits are expected soon from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Colorado Department of Transportation. One permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health has been received, but another one has just started that agency's review process, "so it will be a while," Deussen said.
Other permits have already been approved by the Grand County Public Health Department, city planning department and the Union Pacific Railroad, Deussen noted.
Deussen said while the contract with the winning bidder will include liquidated damages if the plant is not operating by May 2015, it will not include incentives to finish early.
Deussen said the site work will entail trucks hauling dirt from the site east of Rifle to the old sewer lagoons west of Rifle.
Expenses questioned
During a workshop before the council meeting, Councilman Keith Lambert said he hoped the city would avoid a situation that occurred during the construction of the wastewater treatment plant.
"I was called into meetings where the distinct impression was that the tail was wagging the dog and the contractor and subcontractors were dictating what was done," Lambert said. "That's not the way it was supposed to work. I want to trust that you have the people and the system in place to avoid a repeat of that situation."
Miller said a solution could be to include all subcontractors in weekly progress meetings, where issues such as when pay checks will be issued, can be communicated.
Vaughan said the contract with the general contractor can include dates and timelines for those types of actions.
City Manager John Hier said if a pay request from a subcontractor is filed too late to be considered at one of city council's two regular monthly meetings, "they'll have to wait another two weeks and they need to know that."
Miller noted the amounts of pay applications vary widely, from nothing one day to perhaps $3 million the next, depending on the work schedule.
"I just want to know that every dollar on this project is accounted for," Councilwoman Jennifer Sanborn said. "In the past, I haven't always felt that way."
Miller noted that three people - himself, Vaughan and Deussen - will review and approve each pay application before they reach city council.
A web-based computer management tool will be used by all contractors and subcontractors to communicate with Deussen, Miller and Vaughan, at cost of $99 a month, Miller said.
Councilman Rich Carter questioned the role of ARCADIS and Malcolm Pirnie and whether they were being paid too much.
"It sounds like you have the smallest role, so I'm not sure it's worth $690,000," Carter said. "That's a lot of money."
Miller disagreed.
"Each one of us has many important functions to help keep the project moving forward and on schedule," he said. "There's a lot of work to make sure everything works together. I think you're paying considerably less than what you did for the wastewater plant and I know it's lower than other projects like it."
"It sounds to me like we have a good plan," Sanborn summed up. "And I do get asked about these expenses a lot, so it's important I can tell people I have confidence we're being smart."


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May 25, 2016
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STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (AP) -- Georgia Power officials say a disabled veteran who was once homeless showed up at one of the utility's offices and paid the power bills of 15 to 20 people standing in line.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (http://bit.ly/VEWwQ7) that the man overheard a customer in the utility's Stockbridge office saying he couldn't afford his overdue bill earlier this week. Georgia Power officials say he walked over to the man and handed him about $230.
Georgia Power spokesman Brian Green said it was "a spontaneous thing" as the man handed cash to people waiting in line. Green said he paid one bill, then turned around and asked if anyone else needed their bill paid.
Green said the man handed out around $1,500.
The utility company did not reveal the man's identity.
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What do others think about maps not created for this effort getting located in the world?
I have a few maps that aren't really "anywhere" and could be re-purposed...
-Rob A>
I know it is very early in the project and we are still very much in the phase of drawing the regional maps, but I wanted to start a discussion and gauge the mood on where to go next.
We could take another region of the world map and do another landgrab, but I think it might be better to start zeroing in on the regions we have when they are all completed.
My proposal is that once a certain stage of completeness is reached on the regional maps we open up the next level of mapping. I think this should be a local level dealing with things the size of cities, towns, lakes, forests, mountain peaks etc. I believe that none of the regional mappers should have sole rights to map locally in their regions, and that we should actively encourage all guild members to get involved on the local level. I think that anyone who wants to map something local should get in touch with the creator of the regional map. This is for a few reasons:
1. To make sure that the area s/he wants to map has not already been mapped by someone else.
2. To ascertain from the regional mapper any relevant facts that may already be in existence about the local area to be mapped (even if these are only in the head of the regional mapper)
3. To bounce off the regional mapper any ideas that s/he may have for the area to be mapped.
I think we should persist with our policy of no stylistic restriction or binding rules, but that the local map should, wherever possible, be consistent with the regional map.
Those are my thoughts as to what I believe is the most sensible ay forward, but I would really like to hear from you all as to what you think.
Thanks again to all those regional mappers who are bringing this emerging continent to life. We already have plague, resistent beings including gnomes and orcs, abandoned towns inhabited only by the wind and perhaps something else, maritime expeditions to mysterious islands, wild unexplored bogs where travellers fear to tread and feral forested hills, the hunting grounds of who knows what. And this is only the beginning.
As they say in Australia "Go you good things!"
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What do others think about maps not created for this effort getting located in the world?
I have a few maps that aren't really "anywhere" and could be re-purposed...
-Rob A>
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In my opinion, we should open up another region, and allow city/even dungeon mapping to start. I know it means we'll be a bit spread out, but I think some people like mapping their 'niche' more then others. Now I want to try out city mapping for sure, I love looking at those one's... Over n over.... Anyways, I thought it'd get more people on board that way.
Also, local/city maps should follow the region, but of course when you get up close all kind of things could happen
And our time is flyin', see the candle burnin' low
Is the new world rising, from the shambles of the old
~The Rover - Led Zeppelin
I reckon allowing unused maps to locate is a great idea. Oh and I'm not expecting for anyone to wait for my tile - if you got some good ideas and you wanna stick it down on my map then plan where you want to put them. I don't think it would be good to have the small scale stuff on a separate map tile. I like terrain but I'm kinda keen to get to the villages and cities. I have been doing a lot of terrain for about a year now.
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I'm all for people bringing pre-made maps fit contextually. There must be hundreds, if not thousands of maps hanging around these forums that are just crying out for a context. Bring 'em on I say/
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I've been lurking these threads believe it or not...And I'm wondering if a Wiki wouldn't be warranted. I do have some limited experience setting up Wiki and as long as someone moderates it and account creation is limited (similar to how Pyrandon's world is done) I'll set it up.
I was also thinking about using a google map API to view the world...but that will require a little development on my end...I'll see what i can do...I need to know if A) you guys think a Wiki would be useful and not excessive, and B) Who wants to moderate and manage accounts?
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Both Industrygothica and Baziron have put there hands up for the record keeper post so they should get great help from a wiki.
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As for the next level, I think mapping should start on the smaller scale items immediately - towns, villages, cities, etc etc. I don't think that we should open up wider regional maps, because there is already a massive area to be mapped. I think that people should definitely re-purpose maps that they have created.
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More information about this loan
This loan is part of XacBank's green loan program, giving Mongolian farmers the support they need to grow and process organic fruits and vegetables despite harsh conditions and short growing seasons. These loans are used to obtain critical resources, like greenhouse space to shield crops from the cold, and training for traditionally nomadic entrepreneurs who lack agricultural experience. XacBank's green loan program also helps clients to improve their heating and ventilation systems, reducing pollution and health problems caused by burning fuel.
About XacBankThis loan is being administered through XacBank, a Mongolian for-profit microfinance institution. XacBank is located in every province of Mongolia, reaching some of the most rural micro business clients. With this Kiva loan, there is an opportunity for the entrepreneur to get a savings account including 9% of the interest if they pay back the loan on time. This is a special savings account that XacBank has specifically prepared for the Kiva loan borrowers to promote savings habits.
About Housing Loans
Many poor families cannot afford housing that meets their needs. When you make a housing loan on Kiva, you give people access to flexible capital to obtain or improve their homes. Better housing means better health, sanitation, and even educational outcomes for children. A house can also be much more for entrepreneurs who run businesses out of their homes. In this way, housing and small business loans on Kiva share a common purpose: to alleviate poverty and enable families to enjoy more stable lives.
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 20 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- Monthly
- Pre-Disbursed:
- May 29, 2012
- Listed
- Jun 14, 2012
- Currency Exchange Loss:
- Possible
- Ended:
- Sep 17, 2013


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I'm trying to setup zca 7 on my windows 7 pc.I run it through Vmware workstation and have NAT as connection at the vmware settings.
Well I get an IP and then I have done the initial settings with hostname and
admin email-pass.In hostname I put "Zimbra" and then as email:
email@example.com which is hosted in a windows vps and the registrar
is godaddy with DNS set in godaddy from the VPS.
Now what I want2 things)
1.To get emails on the zimbra collaboration server from this email
So does it matter that I used "Zimbra" as hostname?
When I try to send an email it shows "Message not sent; one or more addresses were not accepted.Rejected addresses: email@example.com"
So how can I play with domain which is public(site) and send via zimbra emails to either other new accounts locally on the Internet(gmail.com)?
2.I want to setup this on the company I work for.(always as an appliance)
What I want there is to have the zimbra server actually host the mails locally but use a public domain set in company's registrar which is godaddy.I think here I should change the dns in godaddy to point at the static IP in my company's local domain but I'm not sure how to set it up with hostname and so on.
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Hi all, have just joined in order to post this:
I was happily running ZD 2.0.1 (I think it was) under Ubuntu 11.04. But I was having glitches in my OS, so did a fresh install of Ubuntu, upgrading to 11.10. I had backed up the ZD folder in my home directory, and copied it back once the Ubuntu installation was complete. Now I've tried reinstalling the latest ZD and I'm getting an error message soon after the installer attempts to install the application files. Everything stops, with the message: "Installing application files...cp: reading `./app/linux/jre/lib/rt.jar': Input/output error"
I wondered if it had been a mistake to copy the ZD folder back to my home directory (don't see why, as it's just the data) so tried renaming it, then running the ZD installer again, but got the same error message. Can anyone help me out?


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(USA TODAY) -- At least two people have been shot Thursday at a high school in Taft, CAlif., KERO-TV reports.
The condition of the victims was not immediately clear.
The shooter was taken into custody at Taft High School around 9 am. local time, says KERO, which reports that it got a tip on the shooting from people hiding in closets inside the school.
KGET-TV reports that three ambulances and a medevac helicopter have been sent to the scene.
KERO said officers form the Kern County sheriff's department were going room--by-room to secure the school.
Parents were told to pick up their students at the football field, 23ABC reported.
TAft, which has a population over just over 9,300 people, is located 30 miles west southwest of Bakersfield, Calif.


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At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for "sustainable development" - meeting our needs while ensuring that we leave a healthy and viable world for future generations. One of the key agreements adopted at Rio was the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
The Convention on Biological Diversity was inspired by the world community's growing commitment to sustainable development. It represents a dramatic step forward in the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
The CBD entered into force on 29 December 1993. It has 3 main objectives:
- To conserve biological diversity
- To use biological diversity in a sustainable way
- To share the benefits of biological diversity fairly and equitably
The Conference of the Parties (COP) has established seven thematic programs of work which correspond to some of the major biomes on the planet. Each program establishes a vision for, and basic principles to guide future work. These programs are: Agricultural Biodiversity, Dry and Sub-humid Lands Biodiversity, Forest Biodiversity, Inland Waters Biodiversity, Island Biodiversity, Marine and Coastal Biodiversity and Mountain.
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AUSTIN, Texas, November 30. THE American record book took a pair of hits tonight as Tucson-based Matt Grevers and Kevin Cordes both posted national records at the U.S. Winter Short Course Nationals. Meanwhile, plenty of other meet records took a tumble, and Missy Franklin also pulled off a double gold night.
Women's 200 medley relay
Arizona's Lauren Smart (24.57), Ellyn Baumgardner (26.79), Megan Lafferty (23.67) and Margo Geer (21.43) put on a show in the sprint medley relay with a meet-record time of 1:36.46. That performance cleared the meet record of 1:3679 set by California back in 2010. USC's Joan Christel Simms (25.09), Kasey Carlson (26.73), Kendyl Stewart (23.14) and Katarzyna Wilk (22.45) turned in a second-place time of 1:37.41 as both teams turned in NCAA A cuts, beating the automatic standard of 1:38.42.
Texas just missed the A cut as Sarah Denninghoff (25.10), Laura Sogar (27.23), Skylar Smith (24.00) and Ellen Lobb (22.34) took third in 1:38.67. Arizona B (1:39.43), USC B (1:40.56), UCLA (1:40.74), Indiana (1:40.82) and West Virginia (1:41.75) also competed in the championship finale.
Men's 200 medley relay
Arizona has been so dominant in relays this week, not only did its A team beat the meet record, its B team took second in the men's sprint medley. Mitchell Friedemann (21.37), Kevin Cordes (23.77), Giles Smith (20.22) and Nicholas Popov (19.48) won the finale in 1:24.84, bettering the meet mark of 1:25.12 set by SwimMAC in 2010. Additionally, Michael Sheppard (22.18), Carl Mickelson (23.64), Ellis Miller (20.94) and Jeffrey Amlee (19.82) took second for the Wildcats in 1:26.58, nearly giving Arizona a pair of NCAA A cuts (1:26.38). The fastest time is all that matters, but that's impressive.
USC's Luca Spinazzola (21.75), Sergio Lujan-Rivera (24.31), Chase Bloch (21.08) and John Wagner (19.63) took third in 1:26.77. Texas (1:27.53), USC B (1:28.44), Indiana (1:29.53), NYAC (1:30.08) and NCAP (1:31.41) rounded out the top eight.
Women's 400 IM
USC's Stina Gardell smashed the field in the distance medley finale with a scintillating time of 4:03.79. That performance far surpassed the NCAA A cut of 4:05.98 to lock down Gardell for this event at NCAAs. Her time also clipped her lifetime best of 4:03.89 from the 2011 USC vs. UCLA dual meet, but did not move her out of 15th all time as Ava Ohlgren still owns 14th with a 4:03.70 from the 2009 SEC Championships.
Pleasanton's Celina Li, who clinched the 200 IM title last night, cruised to second this evening in 4:07.95, a second off her best of 4:06.94 from 2011 sectionals. USC's Haley Anderson (4:08.60) and Jessica Schmitt (4:09.50) earned third and fourth.
Texas' Kaitlin Pawlowicz picked up fifth-place honors in 4:09.98, while USC's Andrea Kropp (4:12.21), Indiana's Dorina Szekeres (4:12.95) and UCLA's Anna Senko (4:14.60) also vied for the national title. Arizona's Shannyn Hultin put on a show in the B final with a winning time of 4:11.80 that would have put her sixth overall in the championship heat.
Men's 400 IM
NBAC's Chase Kalisz overtook Tucson Ford's Austen Thompson with a monster final 100 en route to a 3:43.06 to 3:44.60 victory. That swim cracked his previous lifetime best of 3:45.51 set during prelims, and is under the NCAA A cut of 3:43.88. However, with Kalisz still working on his academic eligibility, he will have to replicate the swim next semester for Georgia to guarantee a spot at NCAAs. Thompson has been much faster with an eighth-ranked 3:39.37 from the 2011 Texas Invitational.
Olympic legend Michael Phelps, a former NBAC teammate of Kalisz's before retiring after the 2012 London Olympics, even showed he's paying attention with a congratulatory tweet.
Congrats to @chasekalisz !!! Nice 4im kid!!!
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Trojan's Alexander Tikhonov took third in 3:45.32, while Dynamo's Gunnar Bentz beat NCAP's Andrew Seliskar for fourth, 3:45.81 to 3:46.13. Matt Thompson (3:47.87), Max Williamson (3:49.30) and Tucson Ford's Samuel Rowan (3:50.71) rounded out the A final. Michael McBroom of Texas topped the B final in 3:49.13.
Women's 100 fly
After turning in a 52.13 during prelims, Tucson Ford's Christine Magnuson touched out USC's Kendyl Stewart in the finale, 51.86 to 51.89. Magnuson has been faster with a fifth-ranked 50.70 at the 2008 NCAA Championships while swimming for Tennessee. Stewart, however, cleared 52 seconds for the first time bettering her 52.43 from her 2010 high school championship meet. She also punched her ticket in the event to NCAAs by besting the A cut of 52.11. Longhorn's Kathleen Hersey completed the top three with a swift 52.04.
NCAP's Janet Hu downed Stewart's 15-16 U.S. National Age Group record of 52.43 from 2010 with a 52.40 to place fourth. USC's Jasmine Tosky touched fifth in 52.42, while Arizona's Lauren Smart placed sixth in 52.49. Texas' Kelsey Amundsen (52.93) and Arizona's Megan Lafferty (52.96) also swam in the A final. Texas' Ellen Lobb earned the B final win in 52.92.
Men's 100 fly
California's Tom Shields blitzed his prelim meet record of 45.07, that had tied the previous meet mark set by Matt Grevers, with a sizzling 44.88 this evening. That time nearly cleared his lifetime best of 44.76 set in March at the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Championships. Davis Tarwater, now swimming with Tennessee after his Olympic success, took second in 45.32. That swim blasted his lifetime best of 45.94 from prelims, that beat his former best of 46.16 from back in 2006. Arizona's Giles Smith rounded out the top three with a 45.81 to beat the NCAA A cut of 45.94.
MSU's Jacob Jarzen (46.19), USC's Chase Bloch (46.86), Texas' Tripp Cooper (47.18), MSU's Bryan Wiliams (47.21) and UCSB's Wade Allen (47.56) also competed in the championship heat. USC's Paul Davis won the B final in 47.24.
Women's 200 free
Colorado Stars' Missy Franklin took a run at the meet record of 1:42.36 set by Dana Vollmer back in 2009, but managed only to give it a scare with a swift time of 1:42.42. That performance also nearly beat Franklin's personal best of 1:42.28 from the Minneapolis Grand Prix earlier this month.
T2's Erika Erndl raced to second-place honors with a 1:43.46, lowering her own U.S. Masters Swimming 30-34 age division national record of 1:44.92 set during prelims. That swim beat the previous record of 1:50.13. Erndl now owns the 50, 100 and 200 free short course yard records in the division.
Longhorn's Karlee Bispo touched third in 1:43.99, while NCAP's Katie Ledecky turned in a fourth-place 1:44.56. Ledecky clipped her personal best of 1:44.58 set during prelims, while Bispo has a 1:42.78 to her credit from 2012 NCAAs.
FCST's Simone Manuel (1:44.86), Dynamo's Kylie Stewart (1:45.26), Quinn Carrozza (1:45.67) and Olympian Lia Neal of AGUA (1:45.95) comprised the rest of the A final. Arizona's Margo Geer nabbed the B final title in 1:44.43. No collegiate swimmer managed to clear the NCAA A cut of 1:43.99.
Men's 200 free
The meet nearly had its first American record as Olympian Ricky Berens rocked the finale in 1:31.96. That time beat Michael Phelps' meet record of 1:32.13 from 2007, and nearly bested David Walter's American record of 1:31.72 set in 2009. The swim is Berens' first sub 1:32 effort, bettering his 1:32.01 lifetime best set at the 2009 Big 12 Championships. He is now one of just four swimmers under 1:32, joining Shaune Fraser (1:31.70), Walters and Conor Dwyer (1:31.73).
Louisville's Joao De Lucca raced his way to second with a sterling 1:32.57, clearing the NCAA A cut of 1:33.63, while Olympic star Ryan Lochte checked in third with a 1:33.26. Lochte has had a busy schedule away from the pool as of late and is just working himself back into shape. De Lucca moved into the top 15 all time with his swim, while Lochte has a 1:32.40 best.
Trojan's Nikita Lobintsev (1:33.66), Texas' Clay Youngquist (1:33.89), Texas' Dax Hill (1:34.19), USC's Chad Bobrosky (1:35.92) and Bolles' Ryan Murphy (1:36.23) made up the rest of the championship field. AGUA's Michael Domagala, 16, downed the 15-16 U.S. National Age Group record of Matt Belecanech 1:36.05) with his 12th-place 1:35.49.
Women's 100 breast
The Texas Swimming Center had its second partisan win as Texas' Laura Sogar topped the event in a meet-record time of 58.32. The effort clipped Jessica Hardy's meet record of 58.41 from the 2010 event, and crushed Sogar's previous lifetime best of 58.83 from the 2011 Big 12 Championships. She's now in the top five all time among the likes of Jillian Tyler (58.22) and Hardy (58.41). Breeja Larson (57.53) and Tara Kirk (57.77) are the only sub 58s in the event.
Arizona's Ellyn Baumgardner raced to second in 58.86, while Hardy took a close third in 58.89. USC's Kasey Carlson took fourth in 59.10 as Sogar, Baumgardner and Carlson each beat the NCAA A cut of 59.51.
Columbia's Catherine Meili (59.65), Tyler (59.99), Arizona's Chelsey Salli (1:00.27) and USC's Andrea Kropp (1:01.30) placed fifth through eighth. Indiana's Ashley Specht won the B final in 1:00.43.
Men's 100 breast
Arizona's Kevin Cordes collected the first American record of the meet after a few close calls as he scorched the field with a 51.10. That scintillating performance not only bettered Mike Alexandrov's meet record of 51.35 from 2010, but also blasted his national record of 51.32 set at the 2012 NCAA Division I Championships. Cordes is getting closer and closer to Damir Dugonjic's NCAA and U.S. Open record of 50.86 from the 2009 NCAA Championships.
Alexandrov, meanwhile, took second in 51.62, while Tucson Ford's Clark Burckle wound up third in 51.99. Tennessee's Brad Craig placed fourth in 52.30, while Arizona's Carl Mickelson took fifth in 52.41. With an NCAA A cut of 52.60, Cordes, Craig and Mickelson assured their attendance at NCAAs.
Arizona's Kevin Steel just missed the A cut with a sixth-place 52.66, while Imri Ganiel (53.12) and UCSB/s Tim Freeman (53.81) placed seventh and eighth. USC's Sergio Lujan-Rivera won the B final in 53.22.
Meanwhile, NCAP's Andrew Seliskar finished 15th in 54.26, missing his preliminary time of 54.11. His morning time had beaten the 15-16 U.S. National Age Group record of 54.38 set by Cody Miller in 2008.
Kevin Cordes American record video
Women's 100 back
Missy Franklin doubled up from her 200 free with a winning time of 51.87, winning by nearly a second. She's been a bit faster with a 50.97 from the Minneapolis Grand Prix earlier this month, but she's also had a crazy personal schedule as of late. Texas' Sarah Denninghoff touched second in 52.57, while Arizona's Lauren Smart placed third in 52.59.
Longhorn's Kathleen Hersey (52.84), NCAP's Janet Hu (52.85), Dynamo's Kylie Stewart (53.05), USC's Kendyl Stewart (53.09) and GTAC's Olivia Smoliga (53.22) also swam in the finale. No collegiate swimmer bested the NCAA A cut of 52.13. Indiana's Brooklyn Snodgrass topped the B final in 53.20.
Men's 100 back
With Kevin Cordes throwing down an American record, fellow Tucsonian Matt Grevers decided to track down a national record of his own with a blistering 44.55. The seemingly effortless performance clipped Ryan Lochte's American and U.S. Open record of 44.60 set at the 2006 NCAA Division I Men's Championships for Florida. Incidentally, it also claimed Grevers' meet record of 44.82 from 2010, which had stood as Grevers' best time ever. He also leapfrogged former Hoosier Ben Hesen (44.72) en route to the American record.
Stanford's Eugene Godsoe, back with the Cardinal as a volunteer assistant, took second in 45.36. That time crushed his previous best of 45.94 and shot him into the top 15 all time. Gator's Arkady Vyatchanin finished third in 45.92, while Arizona's Mitchell Friedemann was the top collegian with a fourth-place 45.93 that cleared the NCAA A cut of 46.02.
Bolles' Ryan Murphy finished fifth in 45.96, while Lochte turned in a sixth-place 46.01. USC's Nick Karpov (47.13) and Luca Spinazzola (47.51) placed seventh and eighth. USC's Alex Lendrum turned in a swift 46.89 during the B final for the consolation win.
Matt Grevers American record video
Women's 800 free relay
USC's Jasmine Tosky (1:45.39), Stina Gardell (1:45.59), Lynette Lim (1:46.44) and Kate Shumway (1:48.27) broke the meet record in the distance freestyle event with a time of 7:05.69. That swim eclipsed the 7:05.80 set by Auburn back in 2008. Meanwhile, Texas' Skylar Smith (1:48.62), Sarah Denninghoff (1:46.12), Kelsey Leneave (1:47.19) and Samantha Tucker (1:45.94) placed second in 7:07.87 as the top two teams both cleared the NCAA A cut of 7:07.89.
Indiana's Cynthia Pammett (1:48.00), Lindsay Vrooman (1:47.37), Haley Lips (1:47.27) and Brooklyn Snodgrass (1:46.71) wound up taking third in 7:09.35. UCLA (7:13.76), USC B (7:17.63), Villanova (7:19.22), TCU (7:19.36) and UCLA B (7:26.34) completed the top eight in the finale.
Men's 800 free relay
USC's Chad Bobrosky (1:35.81), Alex Lendrum (1:35.48), John Wagner (1:37.04) and Cristian Quintero (1:34.89) touched out Texas' Dax Hill (1:35.15), Austin Surhoff (1:36.67), Tripp Cooper (1:37.91) and Clay Youngquist (1:33.75) by a 6:23.22 to 6:23.48 margin for the win. Both times beat the NCAA A cut of 6:25.90.
Indiana's James Barbiere (1:37.52), Donald Hurley (1:38.18), Cody Miller (1:40.54) and Eric Ress (1:37.12) placed third in 6:33.36. Michigan State (6:34.40), USC B (6:37.83), Texas B (6:37.99), Dynamo (6:40.06) and TCU (6:43.44) made up the rest of the top eight.


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After the defense held Oceanside on the possession after Hylton's kick-return score, Carroll slowed down the tempo and drained almost all of the remaining six minutes in the half with a 12-play drive that featured 10 run calls and ended with a Tomlinson's 15-yard touchdown run. Tomlinson finished with 160 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries, while Mask added 99 yards with two touchdowns on 19 attempts. "We had a good week of [practice]," Tomlinson said. "We figured once we got up, we could run the ball."
It was more of the same in the second half, only now Baldwin, holding a 13-point lead, was able to turn its defense loose and allow its playmakers to make plays. The Sailors first two possessions of the third quarter ended in interceptions with senior Michael Abrahams grabbing one off a tipped pass, and Robinson taking a throw by Oceanside quarterback Tom Capone 44 yards to the end zone to open up a 26-point edge on the scoreboard. Two plays before Robinson's interception, sophomore Paul Nosworthy batted down a ball at the line of scrimmage. "Once they started throwing, we figured we could cover the pass more than the run," Carroll said of turning up the pressure.
During the regular season, the Bruins sacked Capone five times but failed to force a turnover. This time around, they dropped him once — senior linebacker Lucas Krucher got to Capone in the early in the third quarter — but had three interceptions. Senior linebacker Ryan Mahoney also added an interception midway through the fourth quarter.
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Kanye West is at the center of a police investigation over allegations he assaulted a man who threatened his fiancée Kim Kardashian.
The "Stronger" hitmaker was reportedly embroiled in an altercation with an 18-year-old man in Los Angeles on Monday.
Witnesses tell People magazine that the unnamed man began hurling racist abuse at Kardashian as she made her way to meet West at a medical building, prompting the rapper to allegedly lash out.
Officers are now investigating claims of assault against West.
A statement from Beverly Hills Police reads: "The named suspect was identified as Kanye West by the victim and several witnesses. Mr. West had left the location prior to officers' arrival. As of this writing, Beverly Hills Police Department detectives are conducting a follow-up investigation."
West is currently involved in a separate legal dispute over an alleged assault on a photographer.


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1967: Pink Floyd recorded its first single, "Arnold Layne."
1980: "What A Fool Believes" by the Doobie Brothers won the Record and Song of the Year Grammy Awards. The Album of the Year was "52nd Street" by Billy Joel.
2003: Fred Rogers, better known as children's entertainer Mr. Rogers, died of stomach cancer in Pittsburgh. He was 74.
Today's Birthdays: Actress Joanne Woodward is 85. Opera singer Mirella Freni is 80. Actress Barbara Babcock is 78. Actor Howard Hesseman is 75. Actress Debra Monk is 66. Singer-musician Neal Schon (Journey) is 61. Musician Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) is 58. Actor Timothy Spall is 58. Musician Paul Humphreys (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) is 55. Country singer Johnny Van Zant (Van Zant) is 55. Musician Leon Mobley (Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals) is 54. Actor Adam Baldwin is 53. Actor Grant Show is 53. Musician Mike Cross (Sponge) is 50. Actor Noah Emmerich is 50. Actor Donal Logue (DOH'-nuhl LOHG) is 49. Rhythm-and-blues singer Chilli (TLC) is 44. Musician Jeremy Dean (Nine Days) is 43. Rhythm-and-blues singer Roderick Clark is 42. Country-rock musician Shonna Tucker (Drive-By Truckers) is 37. Actor Brandon Beemer is 35. Musician Cyrus Bolooki (New Found Glory) is 35. Rhythm-and-blues singer Bobby Valentino is 35. Singer Josh Groban is 34. Musician Jared Champion (Cage the Elephant) is 32. Actress Kate Mara is 32.


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May 30, 2016
The Temple Theater held the Mississippi Roots Music Film Festival and Symposium on Sunday afternoon.
The festival featured three films. One centered around Meridian's Jimmie Rodgers, another highlighted the life of Elvis, and one showed Mississippi's network of surviving juke joints. Rick Courtney says it's important that everyone learns how all of this different music fits together.
The film makers spent months preparing their films for the festival.
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Melbourne, Australia (Sports Network) - Top seed and defending champion
Victoria Azarenka bounced back from a tough third-round match to breeze past
Elena Vesnina and into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.
Azarenka needed three sets to upend Jamie Hampton on Saturday, but had little
trouble dispatching Vesnina, 6-1, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena. The native of
Belarus was broken in the first game of the second set, but wound up winning
the next six to finish the match in 57 minutes.
Next up for Azarenka is another Russian in Svetlana Kuznetsova, a two-time
major champion who outlasted former World No. 1 and 10th-seeded Caroline
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May 25, 2016
Many say that just magnifies the so called "trashy" image of spring break in Panama City Beach., and in fact, the numbers back some of those claims.
Crime has been on the rise over the past couple weeks, with police constantly responding to calls and paramedics are being pushed to their limits, handing spring breakers who overdose, or drink too much, while partying a little too hard on the beach.
So, is it worse than usual? Many locals say yes.
Bay County Commissioner Mike Thomas joined Donna Friday to talk about how he feels about spring break.
By the way, we want to know what you think. Do you think spring break needs to change in Panama City Beach? Go to our Facebook page and tell us what you think!
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In recent years, debate about America's use of atomic weapons, the only use in history, has gathered energy and focus. A Huffington Post piece noted that President Harry S. Truman knew that Japan was defeated two weeks before the bombings. An entry in his diary reads, "Fini Japs." Yet he did nothing to stop the plans to destroy two enemy cities. Filmmaker Oliver Stone, who spoke out against the bombings in Japan two weeks ago, said that the claim that they ended the war is "a big lie." He said, "We lost our moral compass."
Even Albert Einstein, whose work led to the development of the bombs, expressed regret that his efforts led to such devastation. He wrote that he would not have participated in the making of an atom bomb if he hadn't believed that the Germans were capable of producing a weapon of mass destruction.
Others, including military leaders at the time, insist that the bombings brought about victory with the least cost of Allied lives.
When I visited Nagasaki, there were a number of World War II veterans in our group. To a man, they said they believed the bombings were necessary, that thousands more Americans would have died if the war dragged on. As we know, Japan surrendered two weeks after the Nagasaki attack.
Truman wrote, "I realize the tragic significance of the atomic bomb . . . It is an awful responsibility which has come to us . . . We thank God that it has come to us, instead of to our enemies; and we pray that He may guide us to use it in His ways and for His purposes."
It troubles me when leaders evoke God in justifying mass killing. There was nothing divine in the decision-making that led to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It was a military decision that placed the preservation of American lives above Japanese lives. If I had lived at that time and I was facing the possibility of a Japanese victory, I would have viewed the attacks as necessary. I might have had a father or brothers or sisters in the armed services. I might have lost loved ones at Pearl Harbor.
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