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As the New York Times bestselling author of the Troubleshooters series and a "superstar of romantic suspense" (USA Today), Suzanne Brockmann has an acclaimed history of taking readers' breath away with her novels of hot passion and high adventure. Now she takes her talent for sexy, action-packed storytelling in a thrilling new direction: forward—into a future, both fantastic and frightening, that only the brilliant Brockmann could envision.
Dishonorably discharged, former Navy SEAL Shane Laughlin is down to his last ten bucks when he finally finds work as a test subject at the Obermeyer Institute, a little-known and believed-to-be-fringe scientific research facility. When he enters the OI compound, he is plunged into a strange world where seemingly mild-mannered scientists—including women half his size—can kick his highly skilled ass.
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The first h/h established in Born to Darkness are between Michelle "Mac" MacKenzie, a scientist with the OI compound, and the new recruit NAVY Seal Shane Laughlin. I loved the start of their bad romance, after they meet in the bar and get it on! It is steamy and hot! But in true love-em-and-leave-em fashion, Mac has intimacy issues and beats the street running once she discovers he is a new recruit at her place of employment. OOPS. As much as Mac could be infuriating, there was a part of me that totally could identify with her. Mostly. And Shane… wow. From his muscle-bound Navy SEAL body to his popping his "p"s when he said nope… He was hot. Of course she wants nothing more to do with him, and he is all ABOUT her. It's fun watching, because he is undeniably persistent and charming no matter how she tries to scare him away.
And that's not where the hot men ended, which leads me to the unexpected second romance of Born to Darkness. There were Steven Diaz and Elliot who also discovered their feelings for one another, and they were just as hot as well. But my issue with this relationship as how quickly it progressed, at a very unrealistic pace.
The world building was solid, no complaints there. But there are seven points of view in this book. Yep! Seven. I have to admit it did keep me from connecting with some of the characters fully. I would have liked a lot more backstory behind some of the characters that there just wasn't time for with all the other story lines going on. The other .5 Romance I mentioned previously was just meh for me, and I'm glad that it didn't get resolved because I would like to get more time with Anna and Joseph before really caring whether they got together or not.
Once I finished the book, I had a great time going to Suzanne's website to see portrayals of the "full cast" of characters. I enjoyed this book enough to read others by the author, but I just didn't seem to love it as much as my fellow book bloggers did.
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I've read every book by Brockmann. Yep, every single one. But 7 points of views? Maybe I'll check out her website first then read it to help me from getting lost. 🙂
I agree with your review. I'm not a reviewer or blogger but just little me and I rated it a 3.5 as well. I thought it was just me that didn't rave about it as I have not read her others either, but I did find some bloggers who agree that it was kinda confusing with all the POV and couples, who's story was it really? I will try some of her others when I get some time, I have heard they are good.


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Great seafood, reasonable prices, casual outdoor dining with water and dockside views, a kid- and adult-friendly atmosphere - what more could you want? Well, maybe a shorter wait during peak times; we'll get back to that.
The Yacht Basin Provision Company, 130 Yacht Basin Drive in Southport, isn't just another seafood place; it's a unique experience from the moment you park near the small green building, with its slightly ramshackle air. The menu is on a chalkboard by the entrance; you order at the counter and get your own drinks (on the honor system). Seating is on a covered outdoor patio, where servers bring your order. The order is written on a card, and you stop on your way out to pay. Favorites include conch fritters, freshly made seafood chowder, steamed shrimp, crab cakes, and hamburgers.
Lines sometimes stretch out the door, in which case someone will be outside to take your name and the number in your party. One online reviewer described the system as an "unusual flow that works really well."
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I guess everyone thinks I've fallen off the health wagon. Not so. Even though I've had some tough times, I have maintained my weight loss within 4-5 pounds. I gain and I lose and I am okay with that for now. The last weight I did was 166 and I am usually feeling pretty satisfied. I'd like to get rid of another 10 or 15 pounds but it will happen when it happens. I am not really worried about it.
Unfortunately, I do have some situations that I wish were different. On two days before Christmas, I got downsized. I knew it might happen and I was not very happy with where I was, but being unemployed is very scary. I have been working harder than I ever could have in a job. I have sent literally hundreds of resumes, I have gone to job fairs and career ministries and I am working almost every day except Sunday. I have had resume coaches helped me redo my resume and I have gone through all the stuff I can think of. The only thing I don't seem to understand is networking. I don't really have friends that can make connections for me and I am not the kind of person to ask for favors. I could probably have found a part time job or some kind of entry level but that is just NOT for me. I file for Unemployment Compensation but because of a lot of confusion with the Virginia Commission, I still am waiting to get something. I am told NOW that I should get my first check in 2 more weeks. A whole $350.00 not quite half of my last take home pay.
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Taking a part time job can work into a full time one, so I'd think about that. I know you wrote this back in February so I hope all is well.
I tell my children that they HAVE to have a job skill that not just anyone off the street can do. My DD is in college now and I told her to plan to go right on and get her Master's degree and not think about stopping with a BS degree. She wants to work in environment, so I told her she need to get a job with Certification.
Be a volunteer like at the hospital or school and that is one way to get a job. Talk to ministers at churches as they know a lot of people and that is networking.
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You've done the hardest thing in loosing that weight. Maintain your confidence. Share what you've learned. Maybe there is a door open for you in an area you just haven't looked at. You have a lot to share and a lot of knowledge.
Best wishes for something to turn up soon.
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Mary you looking wonderful. I am so sorry to hear about your job loss. The economy certainly dosen't seem like its getting any better no matter what they say. I wish I had some suggestions for you. I will keep you in my prayers and I hope you are able to get something soon.
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I'm so sorry that I don't have any good suggestions for you MaryLou. I would suggest talking to your local YMCA or gym about perhaps some work there while you wait. It's not much but it's something and you've worked hard to get where you are. I never thought I'd be teaching water aerobic classes and here I am doing 17 hours a week. You would still probably qualify for unemployment because the pay is so low but you'd feel like you were doing something & be getting in your exercise. Love you, Dawn
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I am so sorry about your job loss. Are there any organizations you can join that can help you with the networking aspect of your job?
I know you must be very concerned and rightfully so. It is very scary and unpredictable these days. Did your previous employer offer you any outplacement service?
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As the third day of the annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) show unfolds today, the Washington Times reported that a Hollywood movie producer is planning a hit piece film that will "try to destroy the National Rifle Association."
The story was a headliner Thursday afternoon on The Gun Wire.
One might guess that the NRA, with its new exhibit centrally-located on the main floor of the show, will not lose much sleep because the five-million-member organization — like the firearms industry now gathered here in Las Vegas — appears to be thriving on attacks from anti-gunners. Hollywood has demonized gun owners in the past, but the NRA and other gun rights organizations, along with gun ranges and gun stores have hardly withered.
The collective reaction around here from those who have heard about the report is "Yeah, right."
The show opened two days ago with what appears to have been a record for first-day attendance for shows held at the Sands Convention Center. Bill Brassard, spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), which sponsors this event, told Examiner this morning that attendance is up and that much has been demonstrated by the crowded aisles and shoulder-to-shoulder space in many booths.
Not only has the NRA exhibit been jammed, people have been packed around the Second Amendment Foundation booth as well. As for the firearms manufacturers, they are enjoying continued strong business.
But now comes this Washington Times report regarding a movie that will allegedly feature actress Meryl Streep. The producer, Harvey Weinstein, reportedly let the cat out of the bag during a radio chat with shock jock Howard Stern.
If history is any indicator, the NRA has enjoyed rising membership and gun sales have been booming while the Left attack machine has been in overdrive for the past year, trying to diminish gun rights. Based on that experience, a sneering feature film attacking gun rights could result in an NRA membership overload and bring even more people through the doors of gun shops and sporting goods stores.
NRA's Wayne LaPierre is here for several meetings, as is SAF's Alan Gottlieb. The latter has another role back in Washington State, where he is helping lead the effort to pass Initiative 591, a measure aimed at preventing background checks from straying away from the uniform national standard. A competing initiative, I-594, is a 17-page gun control measure being marketed as a so-called "universal background check" proposal.
MEANWHILE, back in the Bonney Lake man who was featured on a National Geographic program in November called "Doomsday Preppers." He had survival gear and guns, which apparently in his case was a big "No-No," as he also reportedly has a felony conviction on his record that precludes the possession of firearms.
Reports on the arrest were carried by the Seattle Times, Seattle P-I.com and Fox News. Times readers are having a good time with this story.
Twenty-six-year-old Tyler Smith was arrested "without incident," the published reports say, by Pierce County Sheriff's deputies. Not only did Smith have the guns, he also had a plan in case of a cataclysmic event: He was allegedly going to take whatever he needed from his neighbors.
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Local medical marijuana activists have mixed feelings about proposed changes to the federal government's medicinal pot system.
Activists opposed to the changes, set to take place next year, staged a nationwide protest on Thursday.
However other local advocates say the proposed changes aren't necessarily a bad thing as long as patients with medical marijuana prescriptions are guaranteed access.
There are currently 13,362 British Columbians with medical marijuana prescriptions, according to Health Canada.
Under the current system, patients can grow their own marijuana, or purchase it from a designated grower, or from Health Canada.
Health Canada currently sells medical marijuana at $5 a gram, but they estimate the price commercial growers will charge could be anywhere from $7.60 to $8.80 a gram.
Under the proposed system changes, highly regulated commercial growers will be the only suppliers of medical marijuana, and will determine their own prices.
"It's going to be all put it into the hands of the corporation, and I guess people don't want that to happen," said local marijuana activist Richard Payne.
"It's good in some ways because the quality control is going to be better for everyone, but the bad part is that it's going to be taking it away from the small man to be able to make a few bucks as well."
There are currently 9,369 licences for personal-use production and 2,232 licences for designated person production issued in B.C.
Most patients, suppliers and growers at this point say they are waiting to see how the changes will affect them.
One woman (name withheld) who operates a medical marijuana operation in Nanaimo, said she is concerned the proposed changes will affect prices. She estimates most of her customers are on a fixed income or disability.
"A good 80% of our customers here would not be able to afford it if the price goes up. Lots of them can barely afford it now," she said.
If the cost does rise, she is concerned that people may just return to growing it themselves, illegally.
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Pasadena City College baseball coach Evan O'Meara announced that seven sophomores from his 2010 Lancers team are headed to four-year universities on playing scholarships.
Starting pitcher Cameron Copping is moving on to the University of Buffalo (New York), a NCAA Division I college. As a freshman in 2009, Copping led the Lancers in ERA with a 4.60 mark and he struck out a team-high 64 batters in 59 innings. This past season, he pitched a team-high 63 innings, striking out 49, and earned two victories with one save. The 6-foot-6 Copping is from Arroyo High in El Monte.
Infielder Mike Flynn received a scholarship to Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas. Flynn, a two-year starter, batted .265 with 17 RBI and a team-leading two home runs in 2010 as the team's regular second baseman. He had an impressive .972 fielding percentage. In '09, Flynn (from South Pasadena High) played first base, batting .273. Flynn joins a Kansas Wesleyan program that won 33 games this season and advanced to the NAIA national championship tournament playoffs. Flynn also joins former Lancer outfielder Carlo Stante, a 2009 transfer, at his new college.
Outfielder Enrique Reynoso (Los Altos High) will play his four-year ball at York College in York, Nebraska. The NAIA college set a school record for victories in 2010 with 44 and captured a conference championship. Reynoso, a two-year starter and leftfielder, batted .302 with one home run, three triples and 15 RBI this year. As a freshman, he led the Lancers in walks (13) and triples (four). Reynoso totaled 30 stolen bases in his two PCC seasons.
Relief pitcher and southpaw Trevor Hendershott is headed to Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland. Hendershott played his prep ball at Glendora High. Former Lancer first baseman Lee Pope (2008 PCC graduate) completed a standout season for Washington Adventist this year, batting .389 with 10 home runs and a team-leading 31 RBI.
Relief pitcher Erik Pantoja earned a scholarship at Mount Mercy College (Cedar Rapids, Iowa). The 6-2, right-hander originally attended Bell Gardens High.
Catcher Brian Smith and relief pitcher Jeff Stirling committed to Georgetown College (Georgetown, Kentucky) and will be reunited with former PCC assistant coach Micah Baumfeld, now an assistant at the NAIA school. Smith was twice an All-South Coast Conference honorable mention at PCC. As a sophomore, the Pasadena Blair High graduate batted .325 with team highs in doubles (14) and RBI (19). As a freshman, the strong-armed, 6-2 Smith led the state in throwing out would-be base stealers with 33. Stirling, a 6-4 right-hander, attended San Marino High.
Another former Lancer and member of the 2009 team, middle infielder Jeremy Camacho also picked up a playing scholarship for Georgetown. Camacho batted .309 with 16 RBI and led the Lancers in fielding assists with 106 last year. Camacho (Eagle Rock High) was an All-SCC honorable mention. He performed as PCC's regular shortstop in 2007 when he batted .305 and led the squad with 20 RBI.
O'Meara has moved on a remarkable number of 42 players to the university level since becoming PCC's head coach in 2005.
[Seven PCC 2010 Lancers baseball signees: Top from left--Cameron Copping, Mike Flynn, Trevor Hendershott; bottom from left--Erik Pantoja, Enrique Reynoso, Brian Smith, and Jeff Stirling.]
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MINNEAPOLIS — It's an endless cultural lesson that's been drilled into our heads since we were tots, watching cartoons such as "The Flintstones" and playing with Barbie and Ken dolls: If you are a woman, you should be extremely thin; if you are a man, you should be big and strong.
And while we've grown accustomed to research finding that such stereotypes play out in the workplace — overweight and obese women, for example, have a harder time ascending the career staircase — a recent study has found that a worker's girth can have an appreciable impact on the size of his or her paycheck.
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BlackBerry (BBRY) stock keeps crashing, setting a new 52-week low last week at a mere $5.80 per share. BBRY stock is off more than 65% from its 2013 highs above $18.
And as we approach BlackBerry earnings on Dec. 20, BBRY investors can expect an early lump of coal in their stockings.
With each passing day, the end of the company formerly known as Research In Motion moves nearer.
And make no mistake, BBRY is going to disappear — one way or another. BlackBerry earnings in a few weeks should just be yet another nail in the coffin.
If BlackBerry earnings are as bad as some expect, we won't have to wait long for the company to close up shop altogether.
Why BBRY Will Go Bust in 2014
While BBRY stock believers think the company is going to ride off into the sunset on a buyout, the chances of that are slim.
It's not that there aren't interested suitors that could play white knight. Reports emerged after the departure of long-suffering BlackBerry CEO Thorstein Heins that indicated Apple (AAPL) might have been mildly interested in a piece of the business.
However, the BBRY board refused to splinter the smartphone company. Facebook (FB) also passed on BlackBerry's all-or-nothing stance.
In fact, the lack of ability to make a sale led to a deck shuffling at BlackBerry and the end of the too-good-to-be-true buyout offer of $9 a share from Fairfax Financial Holdings and Prem Watsa.
Even if some parts of BlackBerry's business are attractive, who in their right mind would buy them now — when they can get them cheaper next year as the board panics further? Or perhaps interested parties are content to wait things out until they're offered the fire sale prices of bankruptcy court.
Sure, I suppose we could see a BlackBerry buyout offer from a tech company that likes to buy first and ask questions later — Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), which bought a doomed Palm, and Yahoo (YHOO), which has been on a mobile shopping spree, both spring to mind.
But whether you think a deal will happen before or after a Chapter 11 filing, the bottom line is that BlackBerry is not long for this world.
BBRY Bleeding Cash
Regardless of philosophical arguments about whether you like the new look of BlackBerry smartphones that include the Z10 and Q10, or whether you think the BB10 operating system is slick, the numbers tell the real story.
BBRY is burning through cash, sales keep falling and the once-dominant tech company is worth less by the hour.
Customers don't trust BlackBerry to be around and have abandoned ship, with sales crashing 45% in Q2 and the upcoming BlackBerry earnings report expected to be just as ugly.
I've written a lot on BlackBerry stock in 2013, and all of it has been bearish. In March, I advised buying BBRY puts to front-run a disappointing launch of the Z10 and Q10. And aggressive investors might want to get on the bearish train now to play the downside after earnings.
For the record, I don't hold any enmity towards BlackBerry. Personally, I don't short stocks or bet on the downside with options because I philosophically can't bring myself to actively root against a company, its employees and its shareholders.
But like it or not, it appears BBRY is doomed.
Those are just the facts.
More on BBRY Stock and BlackBerry Earnings
- Of course, a recent note from new BlackBerry CEO John Chen continues to assert that all will be well. (BlackBerry Blog)
- The rise and fall of BBRY — an oral history. (BusinessWeek)
- Details from November on how the BlackBerry buyout fell through. (Toronto Star)
- When board members and senior execs abandon ship, it's never a good sign. (The Slant)
Jeff Reeves is the editor of InvestorPlace.com and the author of The Frugal Investor's Guide to Finding Great Stocks. As of this writing, he did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. Write him at email@example.com or follow him on Twitter via @JeffReevesIP.


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Canadian Auto Workers Willing to Bargain With Chrysler
Canadian Auto Workers President Ken Lewenza said his union is willing to continue bargaining with Chrysler Canada Inc. to reach a new contract but will not reopen its recent contract agreement with General Motors Canada Ltd.
The cost-concession accord ratified by the union membership earlier this month to give GM deeper savings is effective as soon as government bridge financing begins flowing to that company. Lewenza said the deal already saves GM money and helps the auto maker compete.
Lewenza made the statements Monday after the Obama administration rejected General Motors Corp.'s and Chrysler LLC's turnaround plans. The administration said Detroit-based GM must take more aggressive steps to reduce costs and consider bankruptcy.
Lewenza said the CAW is willing to hold three-way discussions with the three North American auto makers, including Ford Motor Co., and federal and provincial governments about how to manage legacy costs but said pensions and health benefits for retired workers cannot be resolved in contract bargaining.
He pointed out that pension legislation doesn't allow pensions earned by past retirees to be cut retroactively.
In addition, Lewenza endorsed the proposed merger between Fiat SpA and Chrysler, pending adequate guarantees for Canadian Chrysler operations.
He also said he supports proposals for governments to backstop Chrysler and GM warranties, and stimulate new vehicle sales with a scrappage incentive and more easily available credit.
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Floyd Cramer records with Elvis Presley for the first time in a two-day session that yields "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Money Honey."
Floyd Cramer's biggest solo piano hit, "Last Date," enters Billboard's pop singles chart, where it will peak at #2.
After a decade of steady session work with Elvis Presley, Floyd Cramer's final date with Presley yields "U.S. Male" and others.
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Recently, I had the opportunity to work with YUM Food & Fun for Kids Magazine on an article all about one of my favorite celebration, Mardi Gras. My family is from the New Orleans area, and our recipes make really big batches–I think I O.D.ed on jambalaya and red beans and rice the week I shot the pictures! With the help of designer Ashley Dickson who was kind enough to create some awesome graphics, Rayna Houveras, ninja photographer, and Jill Luecht Photography, my photo editor, we created a dinner celebration for Mardi Gras. Not everything has to be over-the-top to be special, and my kids might even get this party again is was so simple to do!
Mardi Gras celebrations are easy to have–both big and little–all you need is good food, some bright beads, and willingness to have a little fun. Decorations are loud and colorful, so you don't need many. Really, just a centerpiece and some beads to drape around the room make a big impact!
For the centerpiece, I covered a Bloombox in scrapbook paper and glued some masks and signs on bamboo skewers and stuck them in a piece of foam in the bottom for them to stand up in. You could use any kind of tall narrow box for this. Then I added some beads and had a very festive centerpiece for my dinner table. Some Mardi Gras-themed linens and a gold charger rounded out the pretty table!
King cake with its tiny hidden plastic baby is the official dessert of Mardi Gras, but our stand in for our party were some colorful cupcakes. Also easy to make–make a white cake,separate the batter into three bowls, and use a gel color to color the batter in purple, green and gold. Put a tablespoon of each into cupcake liner and bake as directed.
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VERY cool stuff! Though it's a Fantom style synth and not a V-synth like you mention in the title. Still, very nice interface and I love the details like the window move by the surround panner.
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What is the site's position on "make a character/party" questions like:
The answer to "make me a character" is like 5 pages long, which is barely tolerable. "Make me a whole party" goes way over the line to intolerable by that measure IMO - it's not a question, it's a work request. I'll note "write my program for me" is frowned on on SO as well. I'm not against people building CharOp guides, but this probably isn't the best site to host them.
As an addition to the "Office" and "Adventure Time" build questions - this site isn't for discussion or spitballing. It is for getting answers to actual questions you have or problems you face with running or playing RPGs. A focused question on "I'm making a Pathfinder samurai archer, how do I balance that with thing X" is fine. A "make Batman! In all game systems!" is crap and no amount of meta complaining will keep the mods from nuking it. Be advised.
I think demanding that a charachter or party be made is bad form and should be discouraged. However, asking about what background or theme or feat would go well with a certain charachter is a perfectly reasonable question, along with a party. What the person is asking is for someone who knows the breadth of the rules better than them, to bring up or mention ideas and powers that might otherwise be overlooked.
I think for some questions the actual stating becomes too prescriptive and for a lot of poster too longwinded to follow, and a simple short sweet descriptive answer is sometimes all that's needed.
It would help people link the concept to functionality which some people (I included) struggle with for some games.
Perhaps some other functionality is needed whereby character sheets could be uploaded and viewed separate to the Q&A functionality?
Or full blown break downs of character building could form blog posts on the site?
Essentially, there seems to be a desire for this on RPG.SE and shutting it down with no discussion is going to drive some people away.
Not all game systems are D&D. Not all character builds- justifications and all- need to be more than a page long. In some systems asking about developing/optimizing/etc a full party of characters may make perfect sense. As an example, consider the system 'What is an RPG': a novice RPG group may want to ask about forming a party for that game, which shouldn't really take too much space to answer. FATE 2.0 characters are also very short, and asking about a party there could be possible too (to give an example from a game people play in significant numbers).


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The Cincinnati Reds are still the only team in the second half to not record a victory as they were swept in back-to-back series when the Brewers homered their way to a 5-1 victory on Thursday afternoon in Milwaukee.
The Reds (51-50) are 0-6 to start the second half and most of their lack of success can be attributed to the lack of runs scored. In those six games the Reds are averaging just two runs per game and have been outscored 28-12. Three of the losses were one run games including walk-off wins for the Yankees on Sunday and the Brewers (57-45) on Tuesday. The skid has also allowed the Pirates (54-47) and Cardinals (54-47) to give themselves a three game cushion for second place while Milwaukee holds a 5.5 game lead in the NL Central.
Defensively the Reds have also been unsound, averaging almost and error per game after entering the second half as one of the top fielding teams in baseball. Over the Milwaukee series, the pitching was anything stellar as they allowed six home runs in the final two games of the series. In fact the Brewers scored all four of their runs Tuesday on solo home runs including a game-winner by Jonathan Lucroy, who homered for the second time in that game. Mark Reynolds homered twice Wednesday with the second one snapping Jumbo Diaz's steak of not being scored on in the month of July.
During the three game set, Cincinnati went an alarming 1-18 (.056) with runners in scoring position. That actually better than the previous series in which the Reds went 1-22 (.046) against New York. The prospects of those numbers changing doesn't look especially bright as the Reds return home this weekend to face the best team pitching ERA (3.09) in the Washington Nationals (55-44).
The Nats will have to go through the Reds top three in the rotation, while Cincinnati will miss Jordan Zimmerman (6-5, 3.20 ERA) and Stephen Strasburg(7-8, 3.67 ERA) and instead see Tanner Roark (9-6, 2.91 ERA), Gio Gonzalez (6-5, 3.74 ERA), and Doug Fister (9-2, 2.92 ERA). Alfredo Simon (12-4, 2.74 ERA) takes the ball in the series opener on Friday against Roark, while Johnny Cueto (10-6, 2.18 ERA) faces Gonzalez, and Mat Latos (2-2, 3.15 ERA) will square off against Fister in the finale on Sunday.


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After much deliberation about weather to outfit my 92FS with a laser or a light I have finally decided on a tac light and have pretty much decided on the Streamlight TLR-1 or TLR-1s. Now the question becomes which rail mount is best for the 92FS. I've been looking at the TRG EZ Rail also known as the "Tick" rail. Of course there are many others out there by Insight, Surefire, and Beretta as well. Ideally, I would like the rail to not interfere with the guns take down release button so that I don't need to keep removing it to clean the gun and don't want the rail to cause any damage to the guns frame. Any thoughts?
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An overnight alarm at Paradise High School landed one man in jail Tuesday morning.
Police said 34-year-old Christopher Smith was trying to jimmy the door to the school office.
Smith was taken into custody. Officers said Smith had a backpack with a flashlight and screwdrivers as well as burglary tools. He was wearing black gloves, dark clothing and had a second "booster" bag commonly used by burglars to conceal stolen property.
Smith was booked into the Butte County Jail on charges of attempted burglary, possession of burglary tools and violation of probation.
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My question is simple:
Given an algebraic group $G$ acting on a variety $X$ algebraically. If the orbits are of finite number then they form what is called an algebraic stratification of $X$.
Now my question is: Is this (the stratification by $G$-orbits) also a Whitney Stratification?
I think showing this by hand is quite painfull since the definition of a Whitney stratification is very unhandy.
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Taste local craft brews and organic food at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Thursday, May 13th.
Enjoy the sights of the Garfield Park Conservatory while tasting local microbrews brought to you by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. Get a souvenir glass of the event, and try several different craft brews from the
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This book is a selection of dramatic photographic images by Robin S. Kent of the Washington, D.C. area. Most were taken during the twilight hours of morning and evening, a special time called "the magic hour" by many photographers. Using a compass and knowledge of the solar and lunar cycles, Kent has captured scenes rarely seen by people living in or visiting the nation's capital city.
Robin S. Kent has been a fine arts photography for more than ten years. He specializes in landscape photography, and is best know for his dramatic images of the Washington DC area. He is on the Board of Directors of Great Falls Studios, an organization of more than 80 local artists.
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Equifunk, the all-inclusive summer music festival held in the Pennsylvania Poconos August 16-18, provides a unique camping experience with private cabins and lakeside campgrounds. The 2013 musical lineup features some of the funkiest bands around, including Soulive and the Shady Horns with special guest Maceo Parker, JJ Grey & Mofro, Anders Osborne, The New Mastersounds, Pork Tornado, Keller Williams with More Than A Little, Marco Benevento, The Nigel Hall Band, The London Souls and former HIGH TIMES Unsigned Bands The Heavy Pets and Arleigh Kincheloe of Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds.
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I live in Rancho Santa Fe, California with my wife Phyllis. I retired from the software industry in 2001 and have traveled extensively since that time. I have a passion for nature photography, especially birds, and have been on a number of expeditions to Africa, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Baja and the Galapagos in pursuit of the perfect image. I also travel frequently with Phyllis, often on cruise ships, with my camera near at hand.
I've created this website to facilitate the sharing of favorite images.
I have recently (February 2014) retired from long lens photography, but plan to continue (although less aggressively) my pursuit of nature photography with my 70-200mm lens and my 100mm macro lens. I have also acquired a quality camcorder, although I have not yet looked into the feasibility of uploading video clips to the website.
lease feel free to contact me if you have an interest in, or would like to discuss, any of the images on this site and please sign my guest book.
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It has recently come to my attention that some of the most loving, passionate, well-intentioned people in the world have a tendency to treat their co-workers unkindly — especially during times of stress or on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
Consumed by their need to do something extraordinary for humanity, they forget the people they work with are human.
And so, in an effort to restore a Culture of Caring to organizations everywhere. it is my honor to present to you the Kindness-At-Work Manifesto – 40 daily opportunities to go beyond the imperfections of your co-workers and rise to a place of uncommon goodness.
Where does it begin? With your intention to maintain your commitment to kindness any time one of your co-workers does not.
1. Forget to acknowledge you for a job well done
2. Take credit for something they had little to do with
3. Don't reply to your emails
4. Talk behind your back
5. Eat the last cookie
6. Withhold vital information
7. Expect you to work on the weekends
8. Forget to send you the agenda
9. Make an impossible request on you at the end of the day
10. Criticize you for not responding to their email when the item they wanted you to read was the 93rd item on the list
11. Don't let you finish a sentence
12. See the glass not as half empty, or half full, but cracked
13. Have no clue how to listen
14. Preface their regular attempts to criticize you with "Do you have a moment? I'd like to share some feedback with you."
15. Arrive late to every meeting
16. Talk to the boss about your shortcomings before airing it out with you, one-on-one
17. Expect you to cover for them every time they do a half-assed job
18. Start humming Bee Gee songs with no warning
19. Expect you to "do the math" every time your team goes out for lunch, then proceed to forget to calculate the tip and the tax when they leave too little cash for their part of the meal
20. Seek competition instead of collaboration
21. CC you on more emails than the US Tax Code has corporate loopholes
22. Think you're an idiot
23. Forget to ask how you are after your operation
24. Rarely look you in the eye
25. Make up phony excuses why they didn't return your phone call
26. Start talking about their new ringtone as if it was the Holy Grail
27. Think they know more than you do
28. Worship data
29. Talk about their old LSD experiences every time you say the word "watermelon".
30. Only express kindness when they want something from you
31. Forget to forgive you for an old mistake you made
32. Ask you to help them start a blog at 5:30 pm
33. Give you bad information regularly, then wonder why you're late with whatever it is they expect from you
34. Think they are closer to God than you because they went to a yoga class last February
35. Invite you to brainstorming sessions that are nothing more than their veiled attempts to get you to praise their pet ideas
36. Send you emails with emoticons
37. Think they're your friend because they friended you on Facebook
38. Enter into every conversation with you as if they were late for a meeting with a more important person
39. Never return the books they borrow
40. Think you're not committed because you don't work 90 hours a week
Of course, the above 40 items don't tell you how to be kind — they only name the occasions where kindness is missing. But guess what? No one needs to teach how to be kind. You already know how to be kind.
Your next step? Choose one of the 40 opportunities above and be conscious of it all next week. Then, when one of your co-workers manifests that behavior, choose kindness.
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Round up your shopping partners and hit the trail. Crystal Cowgirl in Evergreen, Colorado, is an upscale women's consignment boutique. The store offers unique pieces in pristine condition with labels such as Double D Ranch, Old Gringo, Lucchese, Kippys, Coach, True Religion, Anthropologie, Eileen Fisher, Chicos and many more. Clothes come from all over the United States; Aspen, Santa Fe, Dallas, Denver, Jackson Hole, Palm Springs, San Diego and our local Colorado fashionistas. There is a variety of designer brands that are very impressive. The store also features retail including Tasha Polizzi, Chan Luu wrap bracelets, J. Alexander rustic silver accessories, Cactus Mountain Jewelry, Double D Ranchwear, Old Gringo and more.
Crystal Lovell Harnden is the head cowgirl and owner. She has rounded up her many years experience in the fashion world and added a sassy western style to create a fun shopping experience.
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Roads Nos. 25 and 99 on the east side of Mount St. Helens in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest will be closed to vehicle traffic for the winter beginning Friday.
The Forest Service said on Wednesday there are more than 10 inches of snow at milepost 21 on road No, 25, which is the route connecting the Lewis River valley at Pine Creek Information Station with the Cowlitz valley.
About 10 inches of snow also were reported on road No. 23 at milepost 25. Road No. 23 connects Trout Lake and the Cowlitz valley via Baby Shoe Pass on the west flank of Mount Adams.
Road No. 99, which leads to the Windy Ridge viewpoint near Spirit Lake, has 8 to 10 inches of snow four miles west of the junction with road No. 25.
The snow level was at about 2,500 feet elevation at mid-afternoon on Wednesday in the southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Automated snow measuring sites operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service at 2 p.m. Wednesday reported 1 inch of snow at Pepper Creek (elevation 2,140 feet), 6 inches at June Lake (elevation 3,440 feet), 12 inches at Sheep Canyon (3,990 feet) and 19 inches at Surprise Lakes (4,290 feet).
The backcountry will be a popular spot beginning Thursday as the four-day late buck deer season opens. The late season generally produces 35 percent to 50 percent of the buck harvest in the modern firearms season in Southwest Washington.
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If you like excellent Greek food, you must visit Christakis in Tustin.
Lunch Menu includes: Calamari, Feta & Olives, Saganaki and Tzatziki. Dinner Menu includes: hummus, kopanisti, spanakopita, dolmades, gyro, with entrees of Salmon, Mousaka, Lamb Souvlavi, and more.
As for the extensive wine selection, there are both white and red wines from the old and new world. If you're unsure allow the host to recommend the best wine to compliment your entre selection.
I confess I'm a picky eater, especially with Greek food. I believe it's because I've had some of the best Greek food. So I'm skeptical when I go to a restaurant I haven't been before. As I opened the door, I noticed that Christaskis smelled wonderful.
My order: Hummus with Pita, Greek Salad and Falafel plate. Oh my gosh, yummy fresh pita bread with hummus and olives are to die for! The Greek Salad is prepared old world style with house dressing. And the Falafel balls were excellent served with fresh green beans and rice.
My guest's order: Greek Salad and the daily special Stuff Peppers. We shared my hummus because he isn't a Greek food fan but he ended up eating half (yes, it was that good). He went on and on about the stuffed peppers. He was so pleased that he went with the host's suggestions.
Christaskis is located at 13011 Newport Av Tustin, CA 92780. The restaurant fills quickly through the dinner hours. To be sure you have a table call for reservations 714-731-6600.


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Sam Barsh: Wake Up and Smile
Wake Up and Smile
Sam Barsh (piano, keyboards, melodica)
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Sam Barsh (piano, keyboards, melodica), Tim Collins (vibes),
Ari Folman-Cohen (electric bass), Jaimeo Brown (drums).
Composed by Sam Barsh.
Recorded: Brooklyn, NY
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Many of you reading this might be familiar with Chicago born Sam Barsh, who made a name for himself playing with Israeli bassist/pianist Avishai Cohen. Barsh released his debut album in 2008 for Cohen's label Sunnyside and the result is a cohesive blend of R&B, funk and jazz. It's obvious from the start that the players on this album have been well-versed in all styles of music. Barsh has picked a solid group of musicians for this recording, particularly TIm Collins who funks up the vibraphones on this live take of "Wake Up and Smile." Collins was preceded by Barsh who took a clavinet solo that reminded me of vintage Corea from the Return to Forever days. The drums are also of interest on this song. They explode, ride, explode and ride again as Collins' solo climaxes and the band comes back into the head.
Don't be fooled by the name of the album. Sam Barsh might have forgot what you taught him, but he learned enough to make up for it. This is an excellent release from a musician that I'm sure we're going to be reading about more as the future grows and as jazz music opens its door to the 21st century musician. Salud!
Reviewer: Jared Pauley
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April 3, 2012
STANFORD, Calif. - For a program that has advanced to six consecutive NCAA Championship finals, with two titles in that span, 2012 seemed the logical year that Stanford's men's gymnastics program would recede from title consideration to rebuild for another extended championship run. Unbeknownst to everyone, the Cardinal had different plans.
As the regular season draws to a close, the Cardinal finds itself ranked third in the country and a player in the national championship conversation. Stanford head coach Thom Glielmi wasn't sure how his team would respond after losing seven to graduation, including five All-Americans from last year's championship team.
"It's a little surprising that we are so high in the national rankings," said Glielmi about the performance of his young team. "What we've been doing this year is getting the guys comfortable a little earlier so we could focus on their execution scores. With guys who are a little less experienced, the goal is for them to go out there and hit their sets and put the pressure on the other teams because those teams know we're going to hit."
The Cardinal joins No. 1 Oklahoma as the only teams in the country to be in the top-four in all six events this season. Stanford's consistency has allowed Glielmi the luxury of preparing his team to increase the difficulty of some routines and focus on execution without worrying about any glaring weaknesses. The potential to add more difficult elements to some routines is an option, but at this point of the season and with the potential to compete three days in a row at the NCAA Championships, the coaches are focusing on improving the team's endurance and ensuring everyone is peaking at the same time.
"I think all the guys have had pretty good seasons," Glielmi said. "There are guys who have yet to put together all their events in one competition, but they've had flashes of brilliance in each event in various meets. We want the entire team to put it together at the same time and that's when we'll have our best competition."
Peak performance is essential to postseason success in any sport and with the Cardinal posting its' top four season scores in the past four competitions, the expectation is that the athletes will put together the best routines of the season when it counts.
"There's room to improve some routines and the guys are getting more comfortable," said Glielmi. "I expect to count only hit routines at conference and the routines with the highest difficulty and best execution at NCAA's, and that's how we're going to put pressure on Oklahoma, Penn State and Illinois."
Fielding an 11-man roster this season in a sport that routinely sees 18-man squads has been a challenge for the Cardinal. After a rigorous regular season schedule, the disadvantage of being short-handed has actually helped alleviate some of the uncertainty surrounding postseason lineup selection.
"A lot of teams are still trying to put together their lineups and even their routines," Glielmi said. "It's been a bit of a disadvantage that we only have 11 guys competing, but in some ways it's an advantage because everyone knows their job and we have settled on our lineups and can focus on bettering our execution scores."
While Glielmi has his team in position to succeed, the Cardinal must overcome the disadvantage of being one of the only schools on the quarter system and the academic rigors that accompany that.
"There are a few weeks towards the end of the season that we can't compete because of Dead Week and finals week," he said. "We have to make sure the guys are well trained and aren't going to lose too much during finals because this time of year can be very tough on the guys academically. They're students before they're athletes and it's something we just work with."
As successful as the program has been in the past decade, the lack of growth in the sport is an issue that plagues men's gymnastics. Accessibility to casual fans has declined in recent years, in part due to the adoption of a new scoring system that doesn't have the intuitive concept of a perfect 10.
"Men's NCAA gymnastics programs need to look at if we want to follow the leadership of the Federation of International Gymnastics," said Glielmi. "I think they're leading us down the path of losing more interest and participation in the sport.
"They haven't grown the sport, and have concocted rules that lack logic and make it extremely difficult for athletes to maintain a career. They dropped the 10.0, which was a mainstay of the sport and something that people understood. Now, when people see a great routine and the score goes up, they have no idea what the score means.
Personally, I think the USA should be leading, and if that means dropping the FIG altogether, then so be it."
While the changes to the scoring system don't agree with Glielmi's desire to see the sport grow, it's something that won't interfere with this team's quest for a spot atop the podium at NCAA Championships and its' third national title in the past seven years. That they've surprised a lot of people to get to this point is a reflection on the team's desire to carry on the winning tradition that defines Stanford men's gymnastics.


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Sprint HTC Evo Shift 4G now only $39.99 at Amazon
After being launched by Sprint for $149.99, then becoming available at Amazon for $119.99, $89.99, and, most recently, seeing its price cut all the way down to $69.99 at RadioShack, Sprint's HTC Evo Shift 4G is now cheaper than ever.
Amazon now sells the Android-powered device for just $39.99, the retailer announced earlier via Twitter. To get it at that price, you'll naturally have to sign a new two-year contract with Sprint. If you're already a Sprint customer and want to add a line or upgrade an existing device, Amazon will give you the HTC Evo Shift 4G for $99.99. That's more expensive, sure, but consider that it's still well below this phone's launch price. So it may be a decent deal even in that case.
Otherwise, if you're not yet a Sprint customer, this is a great deal. Especially if you're after an Android-powered smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard, as those are in short supply these days. So if you'd like to get an Evo Shift 4G now, just head on over to Amazon and order yours.
The HTC Evo Shift 4G has a 3.6-inch 480×800 capacitive touchscreen, an 800 MHz processor, a 5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and 720p HD video recording, 2 GB of ROM, 512 MB of RAM, microSD card support, WiMax 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a 1500 mAh battery.


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[Please note, this shelter has a taken a new humane direction with new staff and deserves your support. This is due to the residents of NB for demanding change!] The Humane Society of New Braunfels (Texas) is puzzling No Kill activists by claiming to be almost No Kill, while at the same time killing 62% of the animals in 2013. Half of the animals they receive are kept in areas not open to the public and photos are not posted online. The Humane Society states this is to protect the animals, which may be owned, from potential thieves. Essentially they are concealing animals to protect them before killing them.
Although the Humane Society claims to be closing in on No Kill, in the past they told callers and visitors that they were already a No Kill shelter. Being No Kill is so desirable, that the accepted standards for this status are sometimes disregarded in favor of simply claiming to be No Kill. This is a disservice to those shelters making an effort to attain No Kill status.
Frustration with the situation in New Braunfels has prompted the creation of a group, No-Kill New Braunfels, which is demanding a truly No Kill shelter for New Braunfels. The following is an editorial by Linda Scullary, a member of No-Kill New Braunfels:
"No-Kill New Braunfels is not composed of people who are sitting on the sidelines and complaining about the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area as implied in the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung's Feb. 11 editorial.
We are animal rescuers with decades of experience who have just convinced a reluctant San Antonio Animal Care Services to stop hiding animals in a kennel area where the public has no access. This is exactly what is being done in New Braunfels.
It is against all common sense for the Humane Society to refuse to post photos of all the animals in their custody. Owners of lost pets and potential adopters need to be able to see the animals to increase their chance of finding a home.
Contrary to claims and published reports, the New Braunfels Humane Society has not mastered any of the 11 steps toward achieving No-Kill status. Here are the steps:
1. Trap-Neuter-Return feral cats (TNR) — We spoke at City Council meetings and met with officials to see what ordinance changes are needed for our city to allow TNR. Does this sound like our group, No-Kill New Braunfels, is merely criticizing?
2. High-volume, low-cost spay/neuter — The Humane Society currently offers only one spay/neuter event each month.
3. Rescue partnerships — Which rescue groups does the Humane Society have relationships with? How many pets are sent to rescue groups each month?
4. Foster care — How many pets are in foster care each month? Do foster families have assurances that when their foster pets are returned to the shelter that the pets won't be killed?
5. Comprehensive adoption program — The Humane Society has some of the highest adoption fees in the area: $120 to adopt a dog and $95 for a cat. The Austin Animal Center charges around $40 for either.
6. Pet retention — The Humane Society has no published programs offering alternatives to surrendering a pet.
7. Medical and behavior programs — The Humane Society provides no information to the public about any such programs. Do they have vaccination and disease prevention protocols, temperament/behavior testing, or programs to help pets with correctable behavior problems?
8. Public relations/community involvement — The public is prevented from seeing half of the pets at the shelter, and offers of help have been ignored.
9. Volunteers — We offered volunteers who could photograph the pets currently hidden from view. These volunteers were not wanted.
10. Proactive redemption — The Humane Society won't allow the public to see half the animals. How does that help get owned animals home?
11. A compassionate director — Is it compassionate to keep animals in the dark all day to save on electricity or to withhold bedding from animals sleeping on bare concrete?
New Braunfels needs to come together and make the community a better place for people and pets.
The animal-loving town of New Braunfels that we call our home can have a No-Kill shelter that is the pride of the Hill Country. Go see for yourself how many pets are being held in all the areas off-limits to the public, and you will want immediate change.
That is, if they will let you in."
There is a FaceBook page promoting No Kill for New Braunfels and a website: "No-Kill New Braunfels" If Austin can be NO KILL, New Braunfels can be NO KILL
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A couple of days ago, AT&T announced that they are upping the contract termination fee for smartphones from $175 to $325. The is quite a jump. The change takes affect on June 1. Of course the public is questioning the timing as rumors continue to fly surrounding the next version of the iPhone being released on Verizon since AT&T's exclusivity contract with Apple is soon ending. And AT&T spokesperson claimed in a statement that the change has nothing to do with such rumors, and is actually to keep in line with the competition. Verizon implemented a similar tiered scheme for their termination plan late last year. The fee will drop a little each month the the contract is active. But even in the 23rd month, the fee will be $95 to cancel. Some think this is a bit unfair.
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People in Business - Dec. 2, 2012
Published: Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 2:09 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 2:09 p.m.
Kay joins Keller Williams Realty
WILMINGTON | Debra Kay has joined the Keller Williams Realty Wilmington Business Center. Kay has an extensive background in clinical data management for pharmaceutical and biotech companies and has been working in real estate since 2006.
SEAHEC new program director
WILMINGTON | Charin Hanlon, M.D., is the program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program of South East Area Health Education Center. As director, Dr. Hanlon is responsible for the education of 21 internal medicine residents.
Dr. Hanlon is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Association of Medicine and Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association, Association of Women Psychiatrists, and Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine. She has two board certifications in internal medicine and psychiatry.
CAHU installs executive board
WILMINGTON | The Coastal Association of Health Underwriters installed its 2012-2013 Executive Board on Sept. 27. The board is Adam Leggette, president; Rick Ketchum, treasurer; TJ Soffera, secretary; Jim Waren, legislative chair; Dennis Stokley, media relations; Mark Waugh, membership chair and Nick Ogden, programs chair. During the installation, Will Bunting received the Sparkplug award, and Dennis Stokley received the Member of the Year award. The association meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Hanover Seaside Club, Wrightsville Beach.
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One in three universities is being refused initial permission to charge up to £9,000 a year as the higher education watchdog flexes its muscles, The Times has learnt.
About 40 universities have failed to satisfy rules governing the right to raise tuition fees and will have to resubmit applications.
Ministers are understood to be "delighted" by the high number of rejections after fears about the financial and political impact of too many universities charging the top fee.
Universities will have to spend millions of pounds on new business plans or they will be unable to increase their fees above £6,000


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On March 20, MTV's blog, Remote Control, reported that "16 & Pregnant" will be returning with new girls and new episodes. The show chronicles the lives of teenagers who find themselves pregnant and the struggles they deal with such as relationship issues, trying to financially plan for a baby and the difficulty of transitioning from a carefree teen into a parent before they were ready. "16 & Pregnant" as well as its spin off, "Teen Mom" have received both praise and criticism.
MTV posted a sneak peek of Madison, who had a talk with her mom about their living situation. Her mother had warned her that if she ever became pregnant at 16, then she wouldn't be allowed to live at her house. It turns out that her mom didn't issue an empty threat. You could see the pain in her eyes as she told Madison that she could stay in the house for one month after the baby was born, but then she would have to find somewhere else to go.
From the sneak peek, it looks like Madison's story is going to be emotional. There were a lot of comments on MTV's post, some positive and others negative. But one comment stood out. Taylor Dunlap wrote,
"I've known this girl personally for like 6-7 years now. She's very loving and is going to be a great mom. She's super funny and responsible. Honestly, you guys that are hating don't know her personally so stop talking crap. Her baby is 4 months now and she's a perfect mother. Her baby is happy and that's all that matters."
MTV will air the new episodes of "16 & Pregnant" on April 29.
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text: Defoe Breaks School Record In VB's Sweep Photo By: Oregon State Athletics 09-13-2013 Related Links HTML Box Score PDF Box Score Follow Oregon State Volleyball on: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram PORTLAND – Becky Defoe made sure her record-breaking dig counted during the Oregon State volleyball team's win over Toledo Friday night at the Chiles Center. Oregon State's libero set the school record for career digs on her seventh of the night as the Beavers closed out the first set. The senior dug a ball that ended up as a kill by sophomore Sara Almen, sending the Beavers to a 25-14 victory. That set the tone for the Beavers' three-set win, which saw OSU take set two, 25-19, and set three, 25-16. "I'm mostly really excited because my family got to see it," Defoe said. "We were in Michigan for six matches and it was getting close. It's great that my family got to be able to see it in Portland. And the fact we had such a good match makes it so much better." "She has been an unbelievable player for this program," head coach Taras Liskevych said. "She has a tremendous work ethic and is someone who strives to get better every day. And that's really all you can ask for. She's just a great player to coach." Defoe, who finished with 21 digs Friday night, surpassed Rachel Hochgesang, who had 1,621 digs from 1993-96. It's not the first time Defoe has surpassed Hochgesang. In 2011, Defoe gathered 555 digs, topping Hochgesang's 484 in 1993. Defoe then broke her own school record last season with 591. Defoe, who came into the season averaging 4.23 digs per set over her career, now needs 364 digs to hit the 2,000-mark for her career, which would make her just the ninth player in Pac-12 Conference history to reach that plateau. The Beavers dominated the statistical sheet, hitting .323 to Toledo's .046. Arica Nassar paced the Beavers with 11 kills, while Laura Schaudt tallied nine and Lila Toner had eight. Sara Almen, who also had four kills, topped the Beavers (5-2 overall) with five blocks. OSU ended the match with eight; Toledo (5-4) had three. "It was a good win," Liskevych said. "We had a great night serving. We set a good pace with our serves and really kept them out of their offense. Sara did a great job in the middle and Arica was on fire early on. She had some good hitting numbers." Oregon State went on a 10-1 run to end the first set, winning it 25-14. The Beavers found themselves up 15-13 midway through the set but went on an 8-0 run for separation. The teams battled back and forth for most of the second set, but like the first frame, OSU utilized a late run to pull ahead for good. OSU and Toledo were tied at 19. The Beavers went on a two-point run to go up 21-19, forcing the Rockets into a timeout. That mattered little, however, as OSU scored the set's final four points for the 25-19 win. The Beavers claimed the third and final set, 25-16, by hitting .452 to the Rockets' .029. The Beavers continue their trip North Saturday morning with a 10 a.m. PT match against UC Davis at the Chiles Center. Live stats, live video and a full box score and recap are available on osubeavers.com. For more information on the Oregon State volleyball team, follow the club's official Twitter account at Twitter.com/BeavsVolleyball or by Facebook at Facebook.com/OregonStateVolleyball. MORE FROM OREGON STATE Women's Volleyball 6-20-2016 12 TV Matches Highlight OSU's 2016 Slate 6-11-2016 Oregon State Volleyball Europe Trip: Team Blog 6-10-2016 Oregon State Volleyball Set for Europe Trip LATEST HEADLINES 6-22-2016 Mini-Plans Available Monday 6-22-2016 Beavers Announce 2016 Schedule 6-21-2016 Miller Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year 6-21-2016 Hamblin Nominated For NCAA Woman of the Year VIEW ARCHIVES Beavers On Pac-12 Networks Full TV Schedule ► Get Pac-12 Networks ►


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Sports Radio Host's Show Cancelled after Racial Comments
*A St. Louis sports-talk radio host's show has been dropped after he said on air that many blacks voted for President Barack Obama because of his race. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that veteran host Kevin Slaten is out at the sports-talk station KFNS. He wasn't a direct employee because his arrangement had him selling … Continue reading Sports Radio Host's Show Cancelled after Racial Comments


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Faculty in the News
Dr. Michael Comiskey has had a busy summer talking to the news media about the pending Supreme Court appointment. He's spoken to BBC Radio, the Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times, among others. He also had an op-ed piece in the Baltimore Sun entitled "Keep the Politics in the Appointment Process" on National Public Radio.
Dr. Nathan Viswanathan is a recipient of a grant from the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh towards the purchase of High Pressure Liquid Chromatography System (HPLC) used in the separation and identification of chemicals. He bought the instrument in June 2005 and is now using it in his research on organometallics as well as in the Forensic Science courses that were developed at Fayette.
Dr. Mona Counts was profiled in the recent edition of Penn State Nursing, a magazine for Alumni & Friends, talking about the services offered at the Mt. Morris Primary Care Center in Greene County. Dr. Counts, the Elouise Ross Eberly Professor of Nursing, has been elected president-elect of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and will serve a one-year term beginning September 2006.
Dr. James Crawford attended the Seventh International Confer-ence on Clifford Algebras and their Applications in Theoretical Physics,hosted by the Universite Paul Sabatier and SUPAERO,in Toulouse,France, May 19 through May 29, 2005. The title of Jim's talk was: "The Principle of Equivalence and Spin Generated Gravitational Interactions."
Dr. Joseph Shostell, Professor of Biology, participated in Fayette County Earth Day 2005. In an article in the Daily Courier Dr. Shostell was quoted as saying, "At Deer Lake, the Deer Lake Associationhas taken a creative approach to managing plant over growth. They have introduced triploid carp, which eat the plants. We're seeing if they have an impact." The biology department has also recently purchased a boat and will start research on the Youghiogheny River to determine what types of insects, fish and other species are staying and which are leaving, a good indication of a waterway's health.
Congratulations to Dr. Jerrold Hoeg, who has been promoted to Full Professor! Jerry has signed a contract for his next book, Science and Technology in the Spanish-Speaking World with Palgrave-Macmillan. He also edited Articles in Refereed Journals: "Science and Society." Dialog (2005): n.p. "La ciudad de los prodigios de Eduardo Mendoza frente a una visión latinoamericana de ciencia, cultura y tecnología." Revista Iberoamericana (2005): forthcoming.
Book Chapters: "María Josefa García Granados: textos y contextos." Ilustres autores guatemaltecos del siglo XIX y XX. Eds. Oralia Preble-Niemi and Luis A. Jiménez. Guatemala: Artemis Edinter, 2004. 23-32. (actually out in 2005)
Book Reviews: Green Letters: Science and Literature. Ometeca 9 (2005): 242. "Review of Tower of Babel and six other books on science and literature." Ometeca 9 (2005): 234-37. Jerry was also busy with service work, presented scholarly papers and provided consulting services.


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Nicholas F. Ryder
Position: FB
Height: 5-11 Weight: 210 lbs.
Born: October 31, 1941 in Nyack, NY
High School: Haverstraw
College: Miami (FL) (school history)
Drafted by the New York Jets in the 16th round (123rd overall) of the 1963 AFL Draft.
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 10th round (139th overall) of the 1963 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 0 (15060th overall since 1950)
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