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NEWARK – Kayla Miller still remembers the phone call.
It was December five years ago. The former Ursuline Academy basketball standout had just packed up her belongings at George Washington and was heading back home.
Miller was talking with Elene Delle Donne, telling her friend and former high school teammate that she was transferring from GW and thinking about going to Delaware.
Delle Donne was playing volleyball for the Blue Hens at the time.
"She (Delle Donne) goes, 'Well, I think I might be playing (basketball) next year, I don't know yet,'" Miller recalls. "I kind of didn't want to say anything to anybody at the time. But I was pretty excited knowing that basketball was on her mind again."
Delle Donne playing basketball again was one thing. But Delle Donne playing basketball at Delaware?
It wasn't that the 6-foot-5 high school national player of the year thought she was too good for UD, which had a reputation as a solid mid-major program.
It was everybody else who said Delle Donne was way too good for the Hens.
This was a kid who got a scholarship offer from North Carolina as a seventh grader, after all. She could go anywhere she wanted.
Indeed, Delle Donne signed with women's college basketball giant Connecticut. But she walked away from the Huskies and basketball after just two days in Storrs – a story that made national headlines in the sport.
Before all that, nobody in a million years would have believed the way the story would actually play out – that Delle Donne would play four memorable basketball seasons at Delaware and put the Hens on the national map.
That chapter of Delle Donne's story could very well end today. Sixth-seeded Delaware (30-3) hosts 11th-seeded West Virginia (17-14) at 12:15 p.m. in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
If the Hens survive that difficult matchup, they'd probably get an even tougher one on Tuesday night against third-seeded North Carolina.
Either way, it seems fitting that Delle Donne gets one last big moment in her home state, the place the senior All-American said she's glad she never left.
"It's been the experience of a lifetime," Delle Donne said earlier this week. "Just having the home fans welcome me. … just being a Delawarean and playing for Delaware."
Coach Tina Martin is the one who famously never pressured Delle Donne to return to basketball even when she was on campus.
"To be honest, you can't dream up these stories," said Martin. "Life always throws you curveballs. There's been some bumps in the road – I never thought that she would have Lyme Disease. But to write a story like this and to be in this situation, you can't make it up.
"If you put all the storylines together, somebody might think you're crazy. It had to be a Disney movie. But it's not. It's reality in Delaware right now."
Some of the records Delle Donne will leave behind may never be broken at Delaware. In four years she's collected 2,940 points (11th on the all-time NCAA Division I scoring list), 203 three-pointers and 267 blocked shots.
She owns the five highest-scoring games in program history, topped by the 54-point night she had against James Madison in 2010. Delle Donne is also fourth all-time in rebounds (996) to go along with 221 assists.
Those records have also stretched to attendance, were Delaware had five sellouts at home and drew a program-record 5,098 fans for a late-season game against James Madison.
"She (Delle Donne) has really captivated this community," said Martin.
But all those records would have been hollow if the Hens hadn't won, too.
That's what the Delle Donne era will probably most be remembered for in Newark.
In the last two seasons Delaware is 61-5, won its first two Colonial Athletic Association Tournament titles, was nationally ranked for the first time (No. 7 last year, No. 15 this year), beat its highest-ranked opponent (No. 11 Penn State last year) and won its first NCAA tourney game (over Arkansas-Little Rock last year).
Martin jokes that some of her players didn't even know who Delle Donne was when she first joined the program. The reality is, though, that with so much attention heaped on just one player, this could have been a disaster team-wise without the right supporting cast.
Despite what the world outside Delaware thinks, it really has taken more than just one player to win 61 games in two seasons.
"Elena embraced the team and the team embraced Elena right back," said Martin. "That's not to say there weren't bumps in the road. … But this group decided at the end of Elena's sophomore year when we made that run (to the CAA finals) that we're not going to lose any more.
"At first, it was a little awkward," Martin said about Delle Donne joining the team. "It came in increments, it came as a process. As different personalities came into the picture, they quickly realized that team was first here. They all accepted that and that's why they're such a special group. … I say this all the time, the only points that matter are under 'Delaware.'
"I couldn't care less how many points Elena scores, how many points (Lauren) Carra scores, how many points (Danielle) Parker scores. All I care about is winning and the big scoreboard. I say that a lot and I know that they believe me when I say that."
Most of Delaware's top players are seniors. That includes Delle Donne, Parker, Miller, Carra, Trumae Lucas and Jaquetta Parker. Junior guard Akeema Richards is the only starting underclassman.
Parker, a 6-foot-2 forward, is one of only three plays in program history to have both 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in her career.
"We understand each other," she said. "We respect each other. We know what Elena is capable of. We know Elena is going to get the ball in crucial moments. But nobody feels left out. We all know our roles."
"I definitely admire Elena for everything she has to deal with every day," said Lucas, who transferred from Florida two years ago. "She handles fans really well when they come to her or little kids want pictures and autographs. She definitely carries herself really well on and off the court.
"People on the outside looking in, it's always the 'Delle Donne Show' and it's a one-player team. But, we know, on the inside, we are just one team."
"To be able to take advantage of what she can bring to the court and to be able to mix in what everybody else on the team can bring in. … it's something that takes a little bit," said Miller. "But once you get that, it's something special you have out there on the floor."
"Elena is a special talent, there's no doubt about it," said Martin. "But I think more importantly… no one has put their ego aside like Elena has put her ego aside. This team really does feel like a sisterhood. She understands that everybody's role is important.
"She doesn't make herself out to be any more important than anybody else. And that is the true greatness of Elena. When she's your teammate, she's your teammate. I've never coached a kid who's been like that."
At the same time, it's not like her teammates don't admire what Delle Donne can do on the basketball court. She's one of four finalists for the Naismith national Player of the Year award.
"I find myself saying 'that's amazing' when it comes to Elena all the time," said Lucas. "Sometimes I just don't understand how she does some of the things she does."
Miller has known Delle Donne longer than any of the Blue Hens, of course. She said the thing about the All-American is that she doesn't take her talent for granted.
Miller said Delle Donne works as diligently as anyone on her game.
"Even this past summer, she was working the hardest I've ever seen her work," said Miller. "It's like, 'Elena, you're already this amazing player, you don't have to keep doing all this stuff.'"
What happens against West Virginia today and then, perhaps beyond, will be the finishing touch on Delle Donne's college story. That tale certainly had an unusual start with her brief stay at UConn.
But it ended up being a chapter in Delaware women's basketball that won't be soon forgotten
"It started off definitely difficult," said Delle Donne. "I was playing volleyball for a little bit so obviously I was confused. I was young and I didn't know what I wanted at that point.
"If I could have seen what my future was going to hold, I would have said, 'You're lying.' But this has been amazing. It's been the best decision of my life. I'm thrilled that it unfolded this way."
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Robb Steiner of West Bend was sworn in to the Moraine Park Technical College District Board in July of 2009 as an employee representative. Steiner's three-year term came to an end at the June District Board meeting, where he was commended for his dedication and service to the Moraine Park District. Steiner brought extensive knowledge to the Board related to the field of electricity, project management and green energy. A 2005 alumnus of Moraine Park's Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Electrician Apprenticeship program, he works for his family's business, Steiner Electric in West Bend, as an estimator and project designer. "Robb's leadership on the Board, especially as it related to the maintenance and project side of things was greatly appreciated," stated Jodine Deppisch, Board Chair. "Robb was an active member of the Board who we came to rely upon to provide the Board with his valued perspective. We thank Robb for his dedication and service to the Moraine Park District; he will be missed," Deppisch said. Steiner stated that he was saddened to leave the Board. "I feel very honored and blessed to have been a part of the Board," Steiner said. "The team that's been built here is amazing. Everyone has been such great team members, all driven toward student success." During Steiner's time on the Board, he promoted technical and adult education in order to meet the educational and training needs of the District's citizens. The Board expressed their gratitude to Steiner for his loyal service, leadership and friendship. Moraine Park was established in 1912 and is one of 16 technical college districts that make up the Wisconsin Technical College System. With campuses in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and West Bend, Moraine Park offers more than 100 associate of applied science degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates. Moraine Park's Economic and Workforce Development offers customized training, workshops and seminars to meet current and future workforce needs. Supporting entrepreneurship for small businesses, Moraine Park provides low-cost non-degree classes, free entrepreneurial workshops and entrepreneurial certification. To find out more about Moraine Park, visit morainepark.edu.
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The good news for all hockey lovers is that the Asia hockey cup is about to start from 24th August 2013. The hockey fans who cannot go to Malaysia to see the live action can catch the live goal score updates, match results and complete goal highlights through our website. Malaysia is hosting the 2013 Asia Hockey Cup and all the matches will be played at Azlan Shah Stadium, Ipoh, Malaysia.
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All the participant teams in the tournament have been divided into two groups with 4 teams in each. These teams are not only competing for the title of Asia Cup 2013 but also for the chance of qualifying in the 2014 Hockey World Cup. The teams participating in the tournament include Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia and Chinese-Taipei in Pool A and India, Korea, Oman and Bangladesh in Pool B. The tournament will begin with the first match between Oman and India.
Till now Pakistan and Korea hockey teams have won the Asia Hockey Cup three times each and India has to Asia Cups on his name. This is the ninth edition of the Men's Asia Hockey Cup. The tournament will start from 24th August 2013 and we will provide you all the latest updates about the Asia Hockey Cup 2013 including live goal scores, match prediction and match results.
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October 25, 2013 | Vol. 94, No. 251
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IRONWOOD PUBLIC Safety Department officers and volunteer firemen respond to a 3:30 p.m. Thursday report of a fire in an Xcel Energy substation building near Alfred Wright Boulevard.
IRONWOOD — Much of the Gogebic Range experienced a four-hour power outage on Thursday afternoon.
The lights went out around 2:30 p.m. and residents along McLeod Avenue didn't have electricity until 6:26 p.m ., although services were restored earlier than that in other parts of the city. Some residences didn't get power until 7:30 p.m ., however.
A spokesman from Xcel Energy's Eau Claire office said Thursday evening that the power outage affected 1,852 customers.
There were reports the outage extended to the Bergland area, but Hurley and Kimball had power, while Ironwood was out.
The Ironwood Public Safety Department responded to 3:30 p.m. Thursday report of a fire in a substation building across from the Xcel Energy offices on Douglas Boulevard.
The fire may have been related to the outage.
IPSD director Andrew DiGiorgio said the fire was out by the time most firefighters arrived. He said it was a small fire that had the smell of an electrical nature. He said the power outage didn't affect all area communities because there are three service lines of power on the Gogebic Range.
While commerce carried on as usual in downtown Hurley, downtown Ironwood businesses were dark during the four-hour outage, but electricity was restored earlier along Cloverland Drive.
The public safety department and Grand View Hospital were operating on emergency generators, as was the Michigan State Police Post in Wakefield.
State police planned to pick up some patrol cars that had been in for service at the Lahti Chevrolet garage in downtown Ironwood from Frank Lahti, but that plan was postponed because the electric garage doors were out of commission, just one example of hardships created by the outage.
Luckily, the temperature had warmed up a bit, to around 40 by the afternoon, and the north wind had slacked off.
Watersmeet did not experience an outage, according to town officials.
"It could have been worse," said Gogebic County Sheriff's Department dispatcher Deb Elsemored. She said the downtown Ironwood area was the last Gogebic Range location to have power restored.
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The heart of America is mourning today for the great loss of poet, author and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou. Her legacy lives on the lives of so many. Dead at the age of 86, Maya Angelou passed away Wednesday morning at her home in North Carolina.
Angelou's agent, Helen Brann told ABC News, "She'd been very frail and had heart problems, but she was going strong, finishing a new book. I spoke to her yesterday. She was fine, as she always was. Her spirit was indomitable."
As a pioneer and trail blazer, she served as a great woman of honor in her fight for equality and peace with such expressions of grace and faith.
Angelou was a mentor to many including various presidents. She spoke at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton, and in 2011, President Barack Obama awarded her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
In an interview last November with ABC News Angelou said, ""I'm learning that I have patience and that patience is a great gift," she said. "I know that people only do what they know to do. Not what they say they know, not what they think they should know. ... People do only what they know how to do, so I have patience. I pray that people will have patience with themselves and learn more."
A good friend to many, including Oprah Winfrey, Angelou shared her wisdom with the world in the best way she knew how. Through her written works, Angelou stood tall. As the phenomenal woman of the past several decades, she was a remarkable force with a heart of gold and a beautiful mind.
Her family released this statement today on Facebook:
"Dr. Maya Angelou passed quietly in her home before 8:00 a.m. EST. Her family is extremely grateful that her ascension was not belabored by a loss of acuity or comprehension. She lived a life as a teacher, activist, artist and human being. She was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. The family is extremely appreciative of the time we had with her and we know that she is looking down upon us with love."
In a statement, Robert Loomis, Angelou's editor of more than forty years, said, "Maya, a dear friend, helped change our hearts and minds about the African American experience in the United States, bringing it to vivid life, and her spirit and energy crossed all borders and deeply affected readers around the world."
Stars and politicians took to the media including Twitter to express their condolences on behalf of this legendary woman.
One of them sums it best, @ForestWhitaker said, "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty" - Maya Angelou
A phenomenal woman with a significant history and a faith which rose above the mountaintops, who possessed a beauty only God's hand could have created, RIP dear Maya Angelou.
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"As a writer, I am here today because of your wonderful works. I did not know you, but you have impacted my life here on earth. In heaven today, may you serve our Loving Savior with all the glory you gave to each of us."


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The title of this Jim McNeely composition brings to mind Dave Frishberg's "Van Lingle Mungo." The lyrics to Frishberg's tune are essentially a litany of names of old-time baseball players (Ernie Banks not included), set to a swaying bossa nova beat. Some clueless non-baseball fans have even thought that Frishberg is singing in Portuguese, so odd and foreign-sounding are such names as Whitey Kurowski, Frenchy Bordagaray and Sigmund Jakucki. Mungo himself was hot-tempered and mean-spirited both on and off the field, while popular Chicago Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks was known as "Mr. Sunshine," famous for his line, "It's a beautiful day for a ballgame, let's play two!" Mungo once went so far as to ask Frishberg why he had not been paid for the use of his name, to which Frishberg replied that Mungo's only recourse might be to write a song titled "Dave Frishberg." It's unlikely that the good-natured Ernie Banks will ever make a similar demand of Chicago-born Cubs fan Jim McNeely.
The pianist's upbeat theme, a gliding, staccato line with a neatly descending resolution, is introduced by his resounding chords. McNeely surges through an up-tempo solo replete with bluesy phrases and jubilant extended runs that display his formidable technical skill. Sill and Spencer, with whom McNeely has played off and on for about 35 years, offer flawless and stimulating support throughout. McNeely and Spencer also engage in a series of fervent exchanges, during which the composer aptly quotes from "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Spencer then delivers an impressively executed solo of his own before McNeely's impassioned revisit of the theme. This track is a home run, much like the 512 that Ernie Banks hit in his Hall of Fame career.
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Newmanstown, PA - When this year's PA 600 Speedweek tour rolls in Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway on Saturday, July 6, the area's 600cc drivers won't be the only ones competing in a big race that offers a lucrative payout.
Thanks to Hyper Racing, Scott Ertter/L5SI Tactical, and the Lanco Micro-Midget Racing Club, the winner of the 270cc Clash at the Clyde could realize a $1,050 addition to his/her bank account. And the remainder of the 24-car field that starts the A-Main will be in line for a hefty payday, too.
This year's clash is the third of its kind, as the 270cc Micro-Sprints battle in a companion event to the 600cc Speedweek frenzy on Lanco's high banks. But it's got a new name this season...the Hyper Racing 270 Clash at the Clyde.
"Hyper Racing has stepped up, big time, for this race, so we've put their name - and deservedly so - in the event's title," said Lanco Board member Rich Fox. "And Scott Ertter, along with L5SI Tactical, have added $50.00 to each of the top four finishing positions in the Clash. Scott is one of the fellows running the Mason Dixon 270 organization, and we really appreciate his support of the Clash at the Clyde."
There is no pre-entry for the Clash; no pre-registration forms or fees to worry about...just show up on July 6, pay the $50 entry fee and $30 for a pit pass, and go racing against the best of the best in the 270cc division on a track that is always fast and racy.
Drivers will pull a number when signing in to determine their starting spot in the qualifying heat races. The top 12 drivers from the heats will re-draw for the first 12 starting positions in the A-Main. The other 12 qualifiers will start heads-up from their finishing positions in the heat races and/or consolations.
An entry list of 40 or more cars will guarantee a $1,050 payout to the winner of the Hyper Racing 270 Clash at the Clyde. A field of 40 or more also means there will be $300 in the pay envelope of the fifth-place finisher, and $120 just to take the green in the A-Main.
Should the field number between 30 and 34 cars, the winner will receive $550 and the driver finishing 24th will earn $100. Those amounts increase to a $750 winner's share and $110 to take the green if 35 to 39 drivers enter the Clash.
The inaugural 270 Clash at the Clyde, in 2011, boasted a stellar field of 43 cars with Billy Logeman, Reinholds Pa., cashing in for the big victory.
Last season, the second running of the event drew a field of 33 of the region's top 270cc pedal-mashers. Mike Rutherford, from Lititz, scored the win over Douglassville's Jason Swavely and Kunkletown's Ryan Smith.
Exact times for this year's extravaganza of 270cc speed and competition are still being worked out by Lanco officials; an announcement regarding the times that gates will open, conclusion of the pill draw, driver's meeting, warm-ups, and the start of heat race action will be announced in the very near future.
The lure of 600cc Speedweek and the best 270cc wheel-twisters combining for a big paying doubleheader of clay tossing, ground pounding, side by side and three-wide action means only one thing...you've gotta come out and LIVE the excitement that is Lanco on July 6!
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"The Biggest Loser" trainer Bob Harper was "stunned" by season 15 winner Rachel Frederickson's 155-pound weight loss, he said on the Rachael Ray Show Feb. 13.
Bob, who has been a trainer on "The Biggest Loser" since 2004, said the TV weight-loss competition has never had a winner who weighed so little. "I was stunned," he said. "We've never had a contestant at 105 pounds."
Fans of "The Biggest Loser" noted that Harper and co-star Jillian Michaels looked visibly shocked when they saw Frederickson at the finale, with Jillian gasping, "Oh my God. Oh my God" at Frederickson's gaunt face and emaciated body.
Bob explained that the trainers don't see the contestants after they go home from the Biggest Loser ranch, which is why Rachel's extreme weight loss drew such a dramatic reaction.
"What people don't understand is, when the contestants leave to go home, they're in charge of themselves," said Harper, author of Jumpstart to Skinny and Skinny Meals. "I had not seen her until that night, and so when she walked out, I was just kind of like, 'Whoa.' And I've been on the show since the beginning."
The 5-foot-4 Frederickson lost 155 pounds in just four months, slimming down from 260 pounds to a scrawny 105 pounds. Her extreme weight loss immediately fueled rumors that she's suffering from the eating disorders anorexia or bulimia.
Meanwhile, Rachel insisted she lost weight naturally — through a strict diet and lots of exercise. She said she ate five small meals a day consisting of protein, carbs and fat totaling 1,600 calories.
Frederickson, a former competitive swimmer, also said she worked out "a ton," including walking for hours every day at a treadmill desk, squeezing in daily gym workouts, and attending up to four exercise classes a day, including Zumba and spinning.
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Jeff Garcia, who spent his first six years a pro north of the border, is going back to the Canadian Football League. He's been hired as an offensive coach by the Montreal Alouettes.
Garcia was a CFL star after being passed over by the NFL. He was with the Calgary Stampeders for five seasons and led the team to a victory in the 1998 Grey Cup.
"Jeff Garcia is a fierce competitor who has had success in every situation he has faced in professional football," Tom Higgins, Alouettes head coach, said in a statement. "The addition of Jeff is ideal because he brings the expertise he's gained over his professional years from so many different systems. We are very excited to welcome Jeff to our coaching staff in his coaching debut. His CFL knowledge and comprehension of the game are key qualities that are going to be invaluable for us to improve as a team in the upcoming weeks. Over the next few days, we will be able to better evaluate all of our coaches and establish what their exact roles will be."
Garcia joined the San Francisco 49ers the following season and an injury to Steve Young opened the door for playing time. He threw for more than 30 touchdown passes in 2000 and 2001 and was also a threat to gain yards on the ground.
After five years with the 49ers, Garcia also played for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, before joining the United Football League for the 2010 season with the Omaha Nighthawks. At the end of his pro career, Garcia had passed for more than 43,300 yards, with 281 TD passes.


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There's such an "abbondanza" of riches currently onstage at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam in their exuberant and ultimately touching production of Frank Loesser's musical "The Most Happy Fella" that one can't help but leave the theater as a definitely happy guy or gal.
Loesser's legendary musical, which plays through December 1, is not necessarily an easy show to stage. As envisioned by the successful composer ("Guys and Dolls" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"), "The Most Happy Fella" is a hybrid of traditional Broadway musical comedy with some of the characteristics of opera. Not only do several of the roles require opera-quality or opera-trained voices, but the score itself consists of complex soaring melodies that convey an intensity of emotion rarely felt on a Broadway stage. Loesser has also written operatic style comedic trios (sung by a trio of Italian cooks) and dramatic quartets, exemplified by the stunning "How Beautiful the Days" that reflects the strong unexpressed feelings of four of the main characters.
Based on a 1930's Sidney Howard play, "They Knew What They Wanted," the story is full of event and complication as it moves from a diner in San Francisco to a large ranch in the heart of the wine-making Napa Valley, following a mail correspondence between a young waitress and an older Italian ranch owner who, in a fit of low self-esteem, passes off a photograph of his hunky foreman as his own. When the waitress, who the rancher Tony has renamed Rosabella after a lost love from his youth, arrives after agreeing to marry Tony, she is initially shocked and angered, especially after mistaking the foreman Joe for her intended. This is indeed a situation worthy of high opera and Loesser's rich, elaborate score does its best to capture the scope and range of these heart-felt emotions.
Is it a coincidence that director Rob Ruggiero is a natural, logical choice to helm this undertaking? After all, he has previously demonstrated the ease with which he can muster a complex, wide-ranging musical as in Goodspeed's successful "Showboat." And at his home stage at Hartford Theaterworks, he has quite readily admitted his affinity for staging a work about the therapeutic value of Italian cooking with last year's "I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti," Jacques Lamarre's adaptation of Guilia Melucci's book of the same name. Ruggiero fills his production with plenty of genuine Italian zest and bravado and has even hired a dialect coach to maintain an accurate feel.
He has also elected to set the musical in the 1950's rather than in the 1930's, which has had the effect of making the show more relatable to a contemporary audience as well as emphasizing the costs of the social taboos being broken during that decade of social propriety. Ruggeiro has also managed to pare down the musical from its original three-act, nearly three-hour length to a more manageable two acts at two hours and twenty minutes without compromising too much of Loesser's magnificant music. I'll admit that one of my favorite songs was omitted ("I Made A Fist") but as a result Ruggiero now allows a feuding couple to resolve their philosophical differences through an act of kindness rather than violence.
Unlike "The Most Happy Fella's" last visit to the Goodspeed stage in 1991 when it was performed with a specially-written, well-received two piano score, this version employs a seven-person chamber ensemble that in Dan DeLange's remarkable orchestrations captures the exquisite scope and essence of the original Broadway production's much larger orchestra. Here you come away with an appreciation for Loesser's majestic vision.oo
From the moment he walks out onto the stage, Bill Nolte fully inhabits the character of Tony Esposito. The way he carries himself, the expressiveness of his face and eyes, Nolte conveys everything you need to know about Tony: his ebullience, his commanding and towering presence, his unspoken infirmities and his insecurities. And when he opens his mouth to sing, his deep baritone is just icing on the cake. It is impressive how he expresses Tony's masculine stubborness, while accommodating the rancher's more sensitive moments: this is a well-integrated performance that reveals the complexity of a strong yet lonely man who has earned the genuine respect of his workers. In addition, Nolte handles his character's broken English with a respect and aplomb that continues appropriately into his songs. Tony's frequent run-ins with the English language are even highlighted in the number, "Happy to Make Your Acquaintance," in which his "mail order" bride tries to teach him the American way of greeting a visitor.
Just as Nolte captures all of the nuances of Tony, Mamie Parris also creates a multi-faceted Rosabella, whose dissatisfaction with her life as a waitress leads her to correspond with the anonymous author of a mash note left on a diner's tab. She quite believably conveys her character's anger and rage upon discovering the duplicity as well as her resulting, understandable spur of the moment attraction to Joe, which has consequences all of its own. And Parris' voice is just the perfect vehicle to carry such richly romantic songs as "Somebody, Somewhere," or duet on "Warm All Over" and "My Heart is So Full of You."
But each member of the cast seems to possess an impressive singing voice, as well as a propensity to create a distinct personality for each of their characters. Especially enjoyable was the delightful Natalie Hill as Rosabella's waitress friend Cleo whose visit to the ranch is a gift from Tony to his lonely bride. Hill nicely expresses her character's vivaciousness which magically restores Rosabella's confidence and offers a new perspective to her friend's situation. Hill also matches well with the tall and lanky Kevin Vortmann who imbues the ranch hand Herman with a trusting, carefree innocence that sets him up as the frequent victim of his fellow hands' jokes, much to Cleo's chagrin. Hill and Vortmann sing and dance together quite nicely and it's nice to see them incorporated into several of choreographer Parker Esse's production numbers. The two also get to deliver what is arguably the show's most famous number, "Big D," a rousing salute to their shared home town of Dallas, that is well-staged by Ruggiero and Esse.
With yet another deep and resonant singing voice is Doug Carpenter who offers a Joe who is also multi-layered, revealing a connection with the "fish out of water" Rosabella yet heartsick at whatever complications he has caused for her and Tony, a man Carpenter's Joe clearly admires and respects. His version of "Joey, Joey, Joey" not only showcases his singing but also his character's angst, which is again sampled in the show's major quartet, "How Beautiful the Days," which he performs with Nolte, Parris and Ann Arvia.
Arvia handles the operatic demands of the essentially one-note role of Maria, Tony's sister, who is threatened by arrival of Rosabella and fearful that she may lose her brother. Michael Deleget plays the local doctor, an example of Ruggiero's ability to encourage ensemble members to create distinct characters. Deleget's doctor comes across as compassionate, concerned and ultimately insightful, particularly when he leads the townsfolk in the lovely, ethereal "Song of a Summer Night."
Martin Sola, Greg Roderick and Daniel Berryman provide delicious harmonies as they prepare for various banquets and parties, proudly filling tables and baskets with a continuing array of Italian goodies. Noah Aberlin, Danny Lindgren and Eric Ulloa play three ranch hands who, in addition to occasionally harassing Vortmann's Herman, provide welcome backup on such songs as "Standin' on the Corner (Watchin' All The Girls Go By").
Michael Schweikardt has designed a set that can hold a fairly detailed recreation of a 50's diner, complete with counter, stools, and tables and chair then split apart to reveal the rolling Napa Valley, featuring a 1950's street scene complete with the long-remembered signs of the period and later the vast expanse of the ranch, surrounded by dangling grape arbors and a barn. The costumes by Thomas Charles LeGalley reflect the bright sunny environment of California, whether they be the ranch hand's work clothes, the skirts of the working Napa women and the "dress up" outfits as the townsfolk head off to weekend festivities. Mark Adam Rampmeyer's wig and hair designs help anchor the entire evening in the time period while John Lasiter's lighting adds the appropriate ambience and clarity.
I was quite pleasantly surprised at how swiftly the evening moves along, with nary a moment for the cast and the audience to catch our breaths, except for the single intermission. There are so many delightful elements to the show, starting of course with the elegance and variety of Loesser's score and the memorable performances of the production's leads. "The Most Happy Fella" demonstrates the Goodspeed's remarkable ability to bring together a diverse mix of what are top quality components in its admittedly challenging environment and create something thrilling and rewarding beyond expectation.
For tickets, call the Box Office at 860.873.8668 or visit the Goodspeed website at www.goodspeed.org.
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Are the Urban Renewal Cosby Knit Bloomers ($20) slightly off or just plain offensive, OB readers? Tell us if this Cosby Show homage is rotten or your next choice in lounge-wear. Proceed to the comments section - we'd be glad to hear your comments, but maybe save the Cosby jokes for the Outblush Facebook Page ... Or don't.
OMG those are HORRIBLE!
holy sex repellent batman!
Ok so I know these look horrendous here but I work at urban outfitters and have a vintage pair I wear to work a lot. If you wear some complementary colored tights and a slouchy shirt they're actually pretty cute (and comfortable). Shocking I know. But worth the effort on styling.
Those are horrendous.
they're pretty ugly, but they look like they'd be nice and warm underneath a skirt - where no one would see them.
back off, haters. i love 'em.
I am sure that on the right body, worn the right way they could look really cute. Obviously, most of us couldn't pull it off.
i didn't know they made cloth diapers for women.
Those are a negative for any woman.
first thing i thought when i saw them was they look like the soakers in my cloth diaper stash!
What is it with awful shorts on the site? I said the same thing about the $850 ones too.
Oh,my. Gramma went nuts with the knitting needles.
blugh! Those are a whole new level of ugly.
Hideous! Maybe on super-skinny young hipster these work...my big backside would be ridiculous in these.
You can call us "haters" but we just have taste.
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Leave it to Katy Perry to use her MTV Video Music Awards performance to close out a yearly musical tradition in an entirely untraditional way. When it comes time for her to give her first television performance of "Roar" from an undisclosed location in Brooklyn Sunday night, she's letting fans in on the once-in-a-lifetime experience.
That's right, Katy Cats, you too can get in on the action.
While her highly anticipated Prism album won't be available until October 22, MTV and Pepsi are teaming up to give her fans an opportunity to get an early listen at two of the songs and pick one track to be released more than a month early. Starting right now, fans can tweet #KATYNOW to unlock clues around two of the tracks, including song titles and lyrics. Once enough fans get in on the action, we'll preview those two tracks on pepsi.mtv.com.
That's when the voting begins, so get ready for battle. Based on Pepsi's first tastes, fans will be in charge of deciding which of the two tracks they want to hear early on September 17. It's anyone's game until moments before Katy's show-closing performance, when the winner will be announced. And for Katy Cats who haven't yet put "Roar" on their iPods, Pepsi will be offering free downloads of her raucous single if they join Pepsi Experience Points (PXP), Pepsi's rewards platform.
But Perry won't be the only artist making this year's VMAs unique. She's joined by a host of A-List artists including Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus. It all starts at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Brooklyn's Barclays Center.


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Mountain Moss is dedicated to bridging the information gap about mosses and gardening, presenting info in terms that the average gardener or landscaper can understand. Learning about bryophytes and their horticultural applications can be a challenge. For those of us living on the East Coast, we finally have a field guide to help us identify mosses with color photographs. Published in 2013 as part of the Princeton Field Guides, Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians by McKnight, Rohrer, Ward and Perdrize is a great reference. Other smaller, less comprehensive guides have been published in other regions or states that you might find useful. Some books have color photos while others feature botanical illustrations and scientific descriptions. For years, I've used regional field guides by Susan Munch and Paul Davison because I like their photos and descriptions. These favorite references are worn and tattered from so much use. I have other regional moss ID books in my library. Some are way better than others. Many are quite scientific and lack photographs. None of the field guides reference important factors on how to grow specific moss species. Tolerance of shade versus sun is not cited. Sometimes soil composition is mentioned though.
I was thrilled when the Princeton guide was published. For decades field guides have been available to naturalists identifying all kinds of trees, wildflowers, mushrooms, birds, even salamanders and the list goes on and on. But, mosses were considered too difficult to identify. Indeed, some species can only be accurately identified when in sporophytic state or under a microscope to discern differences in leaf margins or cellular arrangement. Realize that most all photographs indicate the ideal or moist state of mosses. Some species can look dramatically different when dry or going through a transitional stage in reaction to climate. So, identification, even with a handy companion guide, is still a challenge. It will take a while for you to develop an eye for important details leading to proper identification of common moss species. Using a close-up loupe or hand lens is essential in field identification.
After waiting for years for any type of comprehensive field ID guide, I am grateful that the authors were bold enough to attempt this feat. This ID book did not arise from the field of bryologists. Authors recognized the need for a moss field guide. Joe Rohrer is a botanist and served as a valuable member of the writing team. Imagine my excitement when Joe Rohrer and his wife, Evelyn from Wisconsin, took time during their vacation to visit my Mossery and demo moss garden in June 2014. It was an honor and privilege to showcase my cultivation efforts and beauty of my moss garden. And as you might guess, I promptly pulled out my copy and asked for an autograph. It was a true pleasure to spend the day together talking moss!
Further, there are very few references that provide specific guidelines for moss gardening. In terms of new approaches to greening our urban environments, mosses are just being introduced or considered for green roofs, moss lawns, or living walls. There is little documentation or research to guide these emerging options for mosses in sustainable landscape applications. Confusion continues with moss misinformation and generalizations.
Although the grand moss temples in Kyoto have attracted visitors for over 5000 years, the value of mosses is just gaining recognition in America as a viable horticultural choice. With over a decade of practical experience and years of research to attain expertise, Mountain Moss actively networks with bryologists and moss gardeners from around the world.
Of special interest: The best video on Japanese Moss Gardens is titled, Begin Japanology – Moss Plants in Japan. You can find it posted on YouTube here. It was produced by NHK.
Mossin' Annie approaches this information dilemma with a "good spirit" determination to share what she's learned, and hence, encourage the use of mosses in gardens and for green roofs. We hope that you will enjoy learning more about moss from a botanical perspective leading to a better understanding of how to succeed in moss gardening. My book, The Magical World of Moss Gardening (Timber Press, August 2015) includes inspirational photos of moss gardens. Most importantly, there is an ID section of recommended mosses for a variety of gardening situations and another chapter on botanical characteristics to increase understanding. You'll find specific guidelines for achieving success in your own moss gardening efforts including planting methods and maintenance requirements. Besides Mossin' Annie's perspectives, profiles of selected moss gardeners offer additional insights. Order your autographed copy of Mossin' Annie's book for yourself and to share as a gift to your other gardener friends.
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1written on February 21st, 2014
Hey I saw this idea recently on making a bath mat and using moss to suck up the water. Figured it would be a neat little project and was wondering what type or types would be best. I'm looking for something soft and that will grow well indoors. I won't have to worry about water seeing as how I'll step our of the shower every morning onto it.
2written on July 23rd, 2013
Hey Hal,
It's really difficult to determine which moss species would be good for your plant framework. Sounds like the garden center has recommended Sphagnum moss as a moisture-retaining substrate not for the beauty of the moss itself. Mountain Moss specializes in unique mosses for sustainable landscapes not floral or craft projects. Mosses don't need chicken wire to grow together as a colony. Mosses can thrive in sub-freezing temperatures. If you want mosses to cover the chicken wire then I'd suggest Thuidium.
Good Luck!
Mossin' Annie
3written on July 19th, 2013
We have a plant that was given to us. It is in a frame, has a back, and has small chicken wire across the front and the plant grows through it. The frame is breaking down and we have another, somewhat larger frame.
Our local plant store told us to put a backing on the frame then lay it on its back. put in earth then cover it with moss, replant, then cover with small chicken wire.
The plant will get partial sun in temperatures ranging from 40 in the winter to 90 in the summer.
Is this about right? What type of moss should we use.
4written on March 3rd, 2013
Have you heard of the moss bath mat? Would your Deluxe shade sampler be appropriate for such a project? or shall i search elsewhere? I thoroughly respect your commitment to susteinability and letting the moss thrive!


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Q4 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
March 16, 2009 5:00 pm ET
Ken Avalos – IR, ICR
Dan Baty – Chairman and Co-CEO
Ray Brandstrom – EVP Finance, CFO and Secretary
Granger Cobb – President and Co-CEO
Donald Hooker – UBS
Mark Biffert – Oppenheimer
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Dan Bernstein – Stifel Nicolaus
Carter Dunlap [ph] – Dunlap Equity Management
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Ken Avalos
Thanks, operator. Good afternoon and thank you for joining us on the Emeritus Corporation fourth quarter and year-end 2008 conference call. On the call with today are Dan Baty, Chairman and Co-CEO; Granger Cobb, President and Co-CEO; and Ray Brandstrom, Chief Financial Officer.
Before we begin, I would like to remind everyone of the Safe Harbor statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The following prepared remarks contain forward-looking statements and management may make additional forward-looking statements in response to your questions. These statements do not guarantee future performance and therefore undue reliance should not be placed on them.
For a more detailed discussion on the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested in any forward-looking statements, we refer you to the Company's most recent 10-K filing.
With that, it is my pleasure to turn the call over to Mr. Dan Baty. Dan, please go ahead.
Dan Baty
The key measures in looking how Emeritus is doing are pretty simple; it's occupancy, rate, and margin. A lot of effort, operations goes into getting these results, but they provide a pretty good guide to our progress. Over the last eight months or so, our occupancy has been basically flat. Our rate over the last year has gone up 6%. Our operating margin has increased by 1.5 points. Overhead on a dollar basis has been flat for the past year.
Our goal this year is to manage our cost, to pick up one to two points spread between our cost and our revenue. From operations then we anticipate a good and improved in '09. In addition, we have high expectations of growth. We earn the best financial position of any of our peers and we have a strong operating team. Our average tenure for our six divisional operating people is eight years with the Company. So, it's very stable, very experienced and we look at it as a good time and good opportunity.
Senior housing has traditionally been a counter-cyclical business. ESC Emeritus is doing well and there is nothing to indicate it will not continue to do so. Ray?
Ray Brandstrom
Thank you, Dan. Good afternoon everyone. I'd like to begin by discussing our fourth quarter results, given an update on our balance sheet, and finish by providing some comments regarding our 2009 financial guidance.
It's important to note that the fourth quarter of 2008 marks the first quarter of comparable year-over-year financial results in relations to the Summerville merger, which added 81 communities in 13 states comprising 7925 units to our consolidated portfolio. This transaction closed on September 1st of 2007.
For the year, total revenue was $769.4 million. For the fourth quarter total community revenue was $202.2 million compared to $182.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, an increase of $19.7 million or 11% over the prior year quarter. $11 million of this increase is related to rate growth with the balance attributed to acquisitions.
Looking at average rate per unit, excluding our December acquisitions, our average rate per unit for the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to the fourth quarter of 2007 increased 6% to $3498 from $3300, a level in line with our expectations. On a sequential quarter basis, our average rate per unit, again, exclusive of our December acquisitions, increased 1.4% from $3449 in the third quarter. The average rate for the month of December which was inclusive of the new acquisitions, was approximately $3620.
Average occupancy for the fourth quarter was 86.4%, which was essentially flat with the third quarter. Same-store occupancy was down 50 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2007. We believe the sequential quarter stability in our occupancy in the current economic climate speaks to the effectiveness of the programs and initiatives we implemented since last year as well as a need driven demand for assisted living in Alzheimer's business.
Outside of the impact of our acquisitions, we experienced only 3% growth in our operating expenses, primarily due to the beneficial of cost adjustments of our self-insured programs, professional liability, and workers' compensation. Excluding the beneficial impact of these adjustments in the quarter, fourth quarter margins in 2008 improve by 40 basis points to 35.9% from 35.5% in the fourth quarter 2007.
General and administrative expenses were $14.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 compared with $14.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. General and administrative expenses as a percent of total operated community revenues was 6.4% in the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to 7% for the fourth quarter of 2007.
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Samsung has decided to add a fingerprint scanner to its upcoming Galaxy S5 smartphone, according to the latest reports from industry sources. During CES 2014, a Samsung executive revealed that it was testing biometrics technology to level the playing field with Apple.
As Android Authority reports (Jan 20), the Korea Herald received word about Samsung's personal identification device security plans for the upcoming Galaxy S5. According the Korean news source, iris scanning technology is not quite perfected yet, so Samsung will add a fingerprint scanner to the S5 instead. "Among the different types of biometric sensors that Samsung is testing for its Galaxy S5, the tech giant will go for fingerprint authentication rather than the unintuitive user experience of iris recognition" said an anonymous industry source to the Korea Herald.
Earlier reports said that Samsung was considering adding iris scanning biometric security to its upcoming flagship device. "Many people are fanatical about iris recognition technology. We are studying the possibility but can't really say whether we will have it or not on the S5," executive vice president of Samsung mobile, Lee Young Hee told Bloomberg.
GSM Arena noted that Fingerprint Cards AB, a biometrics company based in Sweden has confirmed talks with numerous smartphone manufacturers, including South Korean based players. Following Apple's 2013 launch of the iPhone 5S with fingerprint scanning, it's no surprise that competitors will not be too far behind. Still, this latest report should be taken with a grain of salt as with existing rumors, speculation and unconfirmed reports surrounding the upcoming Galaxy S4 successor.


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If you haven't yet heard or have a firm comprehension of developer Level 5's latest game, you're missing out. White Knight Chronicles is a beacon of hope for the role-playing game library of the Playstation 3. So, let's get down to what exactly is going to entice you to make a trip your local Best Buy.
The story seems to have a lot to it, but essentially it's a "recuse the princess" type of script. She ends up getting captured by a diabolical organization and it's up to the main character, Leonard (pictured), to rescue her. Along the way of course, Leonard unlocks the power of the legendary White Knight, which appears to have a rich back story on it's own.
The game is said to play more like an mmorpg with fully customizable avatars, and a streamlined exploration to battle transition. Battles occur very similar to those in Final Fantasy 12; you're able to see the actual enemy before approaching it and are able to enter combat with the enemy without being whisked away to another setting. There is also less down time when the battle is over, with loot and spoils dropping where the enemy stood instead of a menu to read through.
Level 5 has described a typical enemy encounter as being won before the battle has even started. Meaning, White Knight Chronicles definitely has an advanced character management system that, yes, has been seen in a few other games, but is very unique in how and what exactly you're managing. Also, the AI in the game promises to perform, which is appreciated considering you will be teamed up with a party of characters at all times.
Now if your computer controlled partners just aren't getting the job done, there's the option of real players available in White Knight Chronicles. That's right, multiplayer. This feature allows you to party up with players [hopefully] from all different regions to tackle missions and gain experience together.
The bottom line here is that White Knight Chronicles is most certainly a game that all Playstation 3 owners should dedicate an eye or two for in the next few weeks. Be sure to stick around for the full review.


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Even if the videoconference exists since the 80s, the real innovation of our EIP is to propose to the users through a system multitasks, the possibility of communicating with the other persons of wherever in the world thanks to their smartphone (since this one is connected to Internet).
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From small spaces in the home to the most expansive office, there are so many settings that the Moderna XL Espresso 360 Swivel TV Lift Cabinet can grace, with its rich scratch-resistant espresso finish showing off attractive natural wood grains. It is framed and finished on all sides, so it simply exudes quality. But it's also a very practical unit, thanks in large part to an infrared relay system that makes possible the control of electronics even when they are hidden behind the flip down panel.
There are two compartments covered by that flip down panel for the storage of two pieces of electronic equipment, and built-in HDMI wires behind these compartments remove any awkwardness from the wiring process. Fans of this TV Lift Cabinet will also certainly notice its 360 degree electric swivel, which is remote controlled by those who want to ensure that they can watch their TV from any angle - whether it is an LCD, plasma or flat screen TV.
The Moderna XL Espresso 360 Swivel TV Lift Cabinet is also easy customized with new brushed pulls and knobs, and can be positioned basically anywhere in a house or office - such as in the center of the room or at the foot of the bed.Summary of Features:
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TEMPE, Ariz.—The No. 25 Arizona State volleyball team will host its final preseason event, the annual Maroon and Gold Scrimmage, on Saturday at 1 p.m. PT inside Wells Fargo Arena.
Following the scrimmage, the Sun Devils will be hosting a Kids Clinic at 2 p.m. for the first 50 kids. Check-in for the clinic is at Noon PT in the Wells Fargo Arena west tunnel.
ASU was picked to finish fourth in the Pac-12 Preseason Coaches Poll, while junior outside hitter Macey Gardner was named to the Preseason All-Pac-12 Volleyball Team for the second consecutive year.
The Sun Devils will open the 2014 slate at the Chevron Rainbow Wahine Invitational, Aug. 29-31, in Manoa, Hawaii. ASU will play its first home match, an exhibition against Canada's Mount Royal University, on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. PT.


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The U.S. Small Business Administration's 7(a) loan program can help lenders mitigate their credit risk, reduce loan loss reserve requirements, increase profits from secondary-market sales, and most importantly, serve their business borrowers. However, if a lender fails to protect and preserve the SBA's conditional loan guaranty, all benefits of the 7(a) program may be lost. This webinar will focus on how lenders can ensure that the SBA guaranty remains in place, from underwriting through servicing and liquidation.
This informative session is designed for business development and loan officers, loan closers, administrators, and personnel responsible for post-closing, servicing, and liquidating SBA loans.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS – Ethan Smith & Katie O'Brien, Starfield & Smith, PC
Ethan W. Smith is a partner in the law firm of Starfield & Smith, PC. His practice focuses on government guaranteed lending, commercial lending, banking, real estate and commercial law. Ethan is also a licensed title insurance agent for Chicago Title and Fidelity National Title in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A member of the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL), Ethan is a frequent speaker and serves as a member of its Associate Member Committee. He is also an affiliate member of the National Association of Development Companies (NADCO) and is qualified as a designated closing attorney under the SBA 504 Program. From 2005-2010, Ethan was named a Pennsylvania "Rising Star" by Philadelphia Magazine and is rated as an "AV Preeminent" attorney by Martindale Hubbell. He earned his BA from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and a JD degree from the College of William and Mary School of Law.
Katie O'Brien is an associate in the law firm of Starfield & Smith, PC, where her practice areas include finance, real estate, contracts, and corporate law. She assists commercial lenders with loan documentation, closing issues, and drafting corporate and finance documents. In addition, she advises small businesses on regulatory and licensing matters at the state and federal levels, as well as corporate governance and transactional matters. Katie is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She obtained a Bachelor's from Pennsylvania State University and a JD from Temple University Beasley School of Law.
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Sooners' Jordan Evans ejected
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- Source: ESPN College Football
(by AP) NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma inside linebacker Jordan Evans was ejected from Saturday night's game against Louisiana Tech for targeting. Evans went to make a play on Louisiana Tech quarterback Cody Sokol with 5:04 left in the first quarter. Evans went over Sokol's head as...Read more