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According to the Rapture Index, a Dow Jones like measure that's been around for almost a quarter century, we are poised to tie or surpass the limit on signs that the end is near.
And, if you take their apocalyptic doom list seriously, it really does look like the world is headed for something dire: Israel, war, apostasy, disease, climate, the Anti-Christ (whoever he/she is this week), all of them get high marks this July.
You'd have to be a doorknob to have not gotten wind of the terrible killing underway in the Middle East in Iraq, Syria and now in the Gaza strip. Or, the loss of another Malaysian Airlines plane, this one clearly shot down by somebody. Or, the fact that there are now approximately 41 wars (depending on the source) going on somewhere, right now.
More stories of violent cops killing citizens, deranged murders via trysts a la Craigslist, and the return of potentially deadly Equine Encephalitis to the East Coast filled the headlines before the middle of the week. And even though honey bee deaths were slightly better last year, they were still bad enough that long term survival of the species in North America is not a foregone conclusion. A full 25% of all agricultural products in the U.S. depend on bee pollination.
And then there's that new sinkhole...you know, the one that was discovered in an area of Russia so remote that the name for it can literally be translated "the end of the world."
Well, it's not really a sinkhole, probably an crater created by a methane explosion due to permafrost melting, due, once again to climate change. It's not that the minions of hell are coming out of the bowels of the earth but rather that the minions of hell are all around us.
The news release of that explosion crater cracked open a webwide debate on the spiritual significance of sinkholes generally. Apparently, some folks had been wondering about that for awhile. Are there more "sinkholes" than there used to be? Could the sudden appearance of all these holes in the ground mean something? There are even websites that are collecting accounts and video of these holes in the ground as proof of...the earth eating itself and us alive?
Now granted, the idea of the earth suddenly opening up and swallowing people, houses, forests, streets, etc. whole is pretty frightening. Such an instance is described in the Torah when a guy named Korah challenged Moses' authority. What happened to him and his family has been used as an abject warning against disloyalty and rudeness ever since. The ground opened up with deadly consequences during the 1906 San Francisco and 1964 Anchorage earthquakes and occurs with some frequency in places like Florida. When the bottom fell out and consumed Jeffrey Bush while he was in his bedroom...the whole nation seemed to shudder a bit and with good reason.
We'd like to think that the earth below our feet is solid, dependable, durable, for us. But if it collapses, moves, churns, reveals itself as less than supportive, suddenly everything else seems up for grabs too. Although, perhaps, it always was.
Not all holes in the ground are created equal, nor are they all sinkholes. Some sinkholes have been around for thousands of years and are very stable (examples in slideshow). As indicated, the crater in Russia is not a sinkhole, although it may be evidence of earthly processes that will be just as scary and unforgivable as falling into a bottomless pit. The sinkholes in Kingston, NY and in most other cities, are generally caused by poor rainfall runoff management, bad plumbing, shoddy infrastructure and other forms of human stupidity. Other rural sinkholes can be caused by fracking and mining tunnel collapse, or 'other reasons.'
It's not clear that there is a meaning to sinkholes or that there are any more of them statistically than there have ever been. It may seem like the world is falling apart, but in fact, it probably never was really put together well, or with humans in mind, to begin with.

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"It was a hard decision but I've finally made a top 5 #UW #UK #UF #UNLV #Oregon"Bennett has long been a highly-touted player on the national and international hoops recruiting scene, but this season he has shined even brighter for Findlay Prep. With his combination of size and quickness, Bennett is a tough draw for defenders trying to stop him on the perimeter where he can shoot off the dribble, on the pull-up or even fading away. His best work, however, is usually done when driving to the basket where he uses his leaping ability to hammer the rim with thunderous dunks.
With offers from just about every major college program, Bennett is ranked as the No. 4 power forward in the Class of 2012 (No. 7 prospect overall) by Rivals.com and No. 3 by ESPN.com (No. 7 overall).
Bennett is teammates at Findlay with four-star point guard Dominic Artis, who committed to Oregon back in October.
"Making my decision after my season for those who wanted to know," Bennett wrote on his Twitter account Sunday.
OregonLive.com had a chance to catch Anthony Bennett in action over the summer when he played for Team Canada at the 2011 Nike Global Challenge. In the video below, watch highlights of Bennett and familiarize yourself with his style of play:
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Nov. 23, 2007
By Benton Strong
One came in as a running back, another as a defensive back. Two were recruited as pure receivers and another was a big, physical kid that transferred in from junior college. All five of them ended up as wide receivers. All are seniors now and all are sharing a dream.
"I came to the University of Washington to win," senior Anthony Russo says.
Russo also came to Washington hell-bent on being a tailback, but that did not work out for the senior from Lakewood, Wash. Talk to him about his career, however, and regrets are non-existent.
"People ask me if I could go back, would I change the place I went to college," says Russo. "And I wouldn't.
"We are so close, we call each other brothers. I have a son and they are all his uncles. It's not just the receivers either. Our whole class of 2003 is close and it's really something special."
Russo came out of Lakes High School as a tailback and wanted to stay at his position, but just like true freshman Curtis Shaw has done this season, Russo made the switch to wide out and it has paid dividends.
"[The change] was rough," he recalls. "What made it hard for me was that I didn't want to switch. I wanted to be a running back even though everyone told me that in college I would be a receiver. Curtis looks like he doesn't mind doing it. I eventually realized I had to do it and I decided I might as well be my best at it."
Russo wasn't the only member of the group to switch positions. Cody Ellis came in as a defensive back and spent two years there before becoming a big-play guy on the offensive side. His career has been marked by great, timely plays since he first lined up in the slot.
"It's been great," he said. "This is just a great bunch of guys and it's been so much fun playing with them."
The third of five senior receivers, Quintin Daniels, has missed significant time due to injury. He missed the entire 2005 season and part of 2004 after tearing an ACL, but still won the team's KING-TV Most Improved Player (offense) last season. He, along with Corey Williams, has been a quieter, but no less effective member of this group.
Then there was the new guy. Marcel Reece joined the team in 2006 and made an impact immediately. He leads the team with seven touchdown catches this year, and is the team's biggest target for quarterbacks Jake Locker and Carl Bonnell.
Together these five players make up what has been an extremely strong receiving core. There have been some young additions to the corps as the year has gone along, but this quintet of seniors figures to lead Washington into today's 100th Apple Cup with more experience than any other group.
Talk to the five of them and the memories just flow. Russo recounts Williams' catch in the 2003 Apple Cup. The 21-yard catch with 1:10 to play won the game for the Huskies. He streaked down the right sideline and had the ball slip past the defender and into his hands as he fell into the end zone. The play sent a sold-out Husky Stadium into a state of delirium.
Russo's list also includes several moments from his red-shirt freshman year in 2003. The Oregon game in 2003, when the Huskies walloped the Ducks 42-10 in front of more than 72,000 fans in Seattle is near the top. Also, a trip to Columbus, Ohio stands out to him.
"The best memories I had were my true freshman year," Russo said. "When we went to Ohio State, playing in front of 108,000 people and against a team that had just won a National Championship. We were ranked and they were ranked. Cody Pickett was a Heisman candidate and we had Reggie Williams too. That experience was exactly what I thought college football was going to be like and it was so exciting."
The memories don't stop as Ellis recounts his clutch grab against the Cougars in 2006, a play that helped Washington prevent WSU from amassing their first ever three-game win streak against the Dawgs. Ellis came across the middle and had a Bonnell pass thrown a little behind him. No matter, as the junior made a one-handed, spinning catch and raced 64 yards for a touchdown.
"The Apple Cup touchdown is definitely the highlight of my career," he says. "I had battled some injuries to come back, but I felt like I was behind the eight-ball in terms of all the other receivers. It felt good to finish the season strong."
Russo has been Mr. Big Play, seemingly out-running defenders and running under a deep pass every week. He leads the team in receiving yards and is second in touchdowns with five this year, piling up nine scores in his career. He and Reece have teamed up for over 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns this year.
Reece has been nothing short of incredible since joining the group last season. His 69-yard touchdown catch in the Apple Cup a year ago put the Huskies ahead for good in the third quarter.
Of Reece's seven touchdowns this season, one against Boise State was nominated as the Pontiac Game-Changing performance of the week. He is second on the team in catches and yards and his 98- yard touchdown reception against Arizona is the longest play in Husky history.
And just last weekend three of these guys contributed to a huge win against Cal at Husky Stadium. Reece snatched a 12-yard touchdown pass out of the air on a fade pattern to closeout the first half. Russo tip-toed down the sideline for a 62-yard punt return in the fourth quarter, setting up a field goal. And Ellis hauled in a 51-yard heave down the sideline on third-and-24 to put the game out of reach for the Golden Bears.
With just two games left in their waning careers, the five receivers are hoping to create some final good memories. The memories built in college are lasting, as each and every one of them pointed out. And the relationships these players have built with each other have withstood the tests of time, competition, frustration and so much more.
"There's been a lot of competition," Reece says. "A lot of family competition. We fight a little bit, but mostly we have fun. Everybody wants to be the best in our receiving corps and that's what makes us good. Everything is a competition."
Russo mentioned that the addition of Reece was welcome. No group would be unhappy to get a playmaker of his caliber. His personality fit and the numbers he put up justified his time on the field.
Even the long list of quarterbacks that have taken snaps in their time has not deterred them. That group is larger than this one with players like Cody Pickett, Casey Paus, Isaiah Stanback, Johnny Durocher, Carl Bonnell and now Jake Locker. Guys like Williams have caught passes from just about every one of them and the adjustment hasn't been easy.
"You usually expect one guy or maybe two," Russo says. "I'm not sure how many there were, but there were a lot of them. It was hard to get used to just one guy, but I know one thing: they all throw hard. Jake, Carl, Isaiah, Casey, all of them threw hard. That was something I had to get used to after switching from running back."
But one thing they all do agree on now - Jake Locker is special. And that's coming from the guys who catch his passes and block for him downfield.
"Jake's a stud," Ellis says. "He is not your typical red-shirt freshman. He is mature and wise beyond his years. I haven't felt that the team has suffered at all because he's young."
One thing that Locker has allowed the team to do is put five wide receivers on the field, which means that all five could be out there at once this weekend against the Cougars.
"We are always begging for five receivers at the same time," Russo says. "Coach [Tim] Lappano said we were going to start doing that a lot and we loved that. Getting all the speed out on the field is fun. That's the good thing about the Pac-10 - there is a lot of offense. "
While the five didn't all come in together, they will exit as a group. Even with the struggles these guys have lived through, they don't regret their decision to become Huskies at all.
"Playing at Husky Stadium has been one of the greatest experiences of my life," Reece says. "I wouldn't trade it for the world. Not for any other school or any other conference."
While this group has played so well at Washington for so long, they may not enter the ranks of great Husky receivers like Jerome Pathon or Reggie Williams. They have been at the school through the largest rebuilding period it has ever had, and yet they have succeeded.
The names in college football, even though some may become immortalized, still change every five years or less. At Washington they will change, from Russo to Shaw, Reece to D'Andre Goodwin and Ellis to Alvin Logan. Washington will lose players and new ones will take their place, but legacies don't go anywhere and these five receivers have left their mark.
The Apple Cup is the game where legends are made. In 2003, former Husky receiver Reggie Williams responded to a question about whether he would have another big game in the Apple Cup by saying, "Do birds fl y?" But it was another Williams - Corey Williams - that made the game-winning catch that day. Expect nothing less in the 100th playing of the Apple Cup today.


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Cultivating Compassion: Empathy, Leadership, and Social Change is designed to further UMD's goal to create a positive and inclusive campus climate for all by advancing equity, diversity, and social justice.
The conference will feature a series of lectures, discussions, workshops, and performances related to empathy. Theoretical and hands-on approaches will be discussed, with topics ranging from the nature of empathy, to integrating empathy skills in life contexts, to practical applications of empathy in the classroom. Come join in this valuable conversation. We all play a vital role in promoting a culture of empathy.


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As an expert on the brain, Restak knows that in the last five years there have been exciting new scientific discoveries about the brain and its performance. So he has asked his colleagues---among them the world's leading brain scientists and researchers---one important question: What can I do to help my brain work more efficiently?
Their surprising and remarkably feasible answers are at the heart of Think Smart. Dr. Restak combines advice culled from cutting-edge research with brain-tuning exercises to show how individuals of any age can make their brains work more effectively.
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Well written, easy to follow, and contains some of the most important personal mental health information in the world.
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The Sage Colleges owns and operates our own internal phone system. We provide a VOIP phone service via Asterisk.
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Student phones are not provided by default by the college; however, if you are a student and require a phone in your dorm room, you may submit a request through student life to have one installed.
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Anime: AnoHana, Clannad/After Story, Koi Kaze, Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakama-tachi, Yosuga no Sora, Black Rock Shooter (OVA), Dream Eater Merry, Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai, Romeo x Juliet, Sword Art Online
Song: Beside You
Artist: Marianas Trench
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Something I've worked on here and there over the last month and a half, between watching anime on CR and working. I thought that the best way to use this song and these anime was with a more raw feel, seeing as used very basic and not very many effects. I just wanted to highlight some of the best scenes out of these anime and I felt I did a fairly decent job. And above all else, I had fun making this, so enjoy.
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Dear sweet, innocent Pinterest users… you're now under my verbal attack. I found a few little nuggets to laugh at today, so I thought I'd share.
The caption under this picture was "Baked Banana Chips! Toddlers love 'em". No… no, they don't. You know what toddlers love? Candy, and lots of it. Don't waste your time making this crap, just buy a bag of Twizzlers, they have zero fat and keep them chewing so there's less crying. Terrible twos=solved.


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About time, too, or does this development have anything to do with the bunko edition reprint (2006) of Watase Yuu-sensei's terribly cute, non-mahou-shoujo series starring The Dandelion Yamazaki Tanpopo? Don't misunderstand, I'm not being snarky or complaining; I'm actually all Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! about it. *beams*
Before we get into further side commentary, the usual manga details (official CY) first.
by Yuu Watase
Tanpopo Yamazaki is a humble country girl with dreams of attending high school in Tokyo. Yet when she is accepted by the prestigious Meio High, she finds herself friendless because of her background. In a school where the students are judged by their statuses and wealth, Tanpopo is looked down by the upper classes, even by a seeming nice boy who had helped her earlier... then suddenly claims not to know her at all! Undaunted, she sets about nurturing a gardening club on her own… and as time passes, people are drawn into her circle in ways that will connect them forever...
First published by as a tankoubon August 2000 by Shogakukan (it was serialized in Sho-Comi, not a straight-to-tankoubon as advised earlier)
Series status: Five volumes, complete (July 2001)
Bunko reprint (dates from online bookstore 7&Y)
October 2006: Volume 1 and 2
November 2006: Volume 3
Imadoki!, Watase Yuu, Shogakukan, manga, shoujo, romance, comedy, drama, gardening
Superficial similarities to Hanadan and Ouran if you focus on some plot elements, but Imadoki! is a strong series in its own right (especially when it comes to tending gardens ^^). I wouldn't mind adding the CY version to my shoujo manga collection (I tend to favor CY's English translations; they have a way of feeling more "authentic".)
~nik AKA 花木兰03 who has decided to make a separate "encyclopedia" entry for Imadoki! because she wants to
P.S. That encyclopedia post will have the cover scans of the new Japanese bunko editions ^^
P.P.S. Still on
bunko rereleases, will soon update Nakajo Hisaya-sensei's backlist to include bunko aizoban volumes 1-12 of Hana-Kimi (which were obviously released to coincide with the airing of the Fuji TV dorama).
related links (licensed manga)
Primo Passo, BOYS' Esthetique, Great Waiters, and Love Remedy, among others (ChuangYi newly-licensed manga)
Tsubasa Wo Motsu Mono, Phantom Illusions, Because you smile when I sing: Takaya Natsuki manga titles among ChuangYi new licenses


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robinjsmith says:
If you were able to move to anywhere in the country for walking and the outdoors, where would it be?
Ignore access to services, job, friends, shop etc - if you could relocate your entire life, where would you go?
For me, I think it would be Glencoe-ish. The most fantastic hills - long walks, good ridges, some great climbing, right by the sea, access to lots of other big ranges
Jun 11
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Guinness says:
Having only been to the Lakes a few times and most of them were to Buttermere I don't have much to base my choice on but I know it would be up that way.
Coincidently, Mrs Guinness and I were talking yesterday about relocating, but to Wales, it's closer to our families (Hers in Runcorn and mine in Wolverhampton) than the Lakes and the property rental prices are much cheaper than the Lakes or Peaks. We were looking at properties between Welshpool and Dolgellau.
May 08
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PhilR says:
Great question Robin, Thought about this many times in those "if we win the lottery" conversations. In that hypothetical world I would buy property in Snowdonia, Lakes and NW Scotland. Greedy I know. I also think New Zealand would come into the equation as well.
Without lottery funding then I would probably plump for Snowdonia, just spend most of my outdoor time there, also close to the sea. However I may change my mind after May, I'm spending a week in Torridon.
Jul 07
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ElizabethS says:
Why would I move? Nope, can't think of any reason and as a freelance I can live pretty much anywhere.
Nov 11
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billyblue says:
well robin, i'm happy where i live with all my friends around, but if i had the choice it would be edale or castleton with all the walk's i would want from the front door! "visit the area each year, and allways feel's great to be back"== :-) ====
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Dec 11
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JellyBelly says:
billyblue said:
well robin, i'm happy where i live with all my friends around, but if i had the choice it would be edale or castleton with all the walk's i would want from the front door! "visit the area each year, and allways feel's great to be back"== :-) ====
next door to billy blue :-)
Feb 07
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cruachan66 says:
diabaig......i live in the lakes now and lived in the southern highlands for a few years before so class myself as being very lucky to have a job which 'travels'....we nearly lived in inveralligin which would've been nice, but got outbid on a house by £1k!
ElizabethS said:
Why would I move? Nope, can't think of any reason and as a freelance I can live pretty much anywhere.
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I moved from Basingstoke to The Peak District for work a few years ago (became an instructor at an outdoor centre in Castleton). But the Peak is so central for getting to the other areas, Lakes, Snowdonia, Dales, etc., it's turned out to be a great move. With the clocks changing in 2 weeks time it means that we have a spring and summer of evening cragging and walking to look forward to.
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Definitely the Peak District. Probably Edale or possibly somewhere more remote, if we're not taking the practicalities into account.
Husband and I are actually planning to retire to Bakewell in 25 years or so, since we would have some local amenities, with beautiful countryside on the doorstep.
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Why would I move? Nope, can't think of any reason and as a freelance I can live pretty much anywhere.
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I fancy a spanishwalking holiday....
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I'd plump for a nice little cottage in the Trotternish area of Skye
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stevie_celt says:
To be honest I haven't got a clue. My favourite place on earth is Skye, but i have so many other favourite places in Britain from east Norfolk to the Scilly Isles, from south Devon to wildest Sutherland. These days though I do most of my walking in Wales, so maybe somewhere on the Pembrokeshire coast.
Just found out that there's a house for sale in my dream spot! It's a vile bungalow that looks like it's been yanked up from the suburbs and dumped on its present plot. It's also in the middle of nowhere (for me at least, as I can't drive). Still, if I suddenly happened to win a quarter of a million on the lottery, I'd be very tempted! It'd be worth it for location alone and all the gorgeous walks I'd be able to do from the doorstep.
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Spean Bridge. You can be just about anywhere else in Scotland within 1 hours drive give or take 10 minutes.
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somewhere my property wouldn't get vandalised by pesky school kids. With the walking, outdoors in consideration I would like to be self sufficient in the Buckden/ Yockenthwaite area. Just need to win the lottery :D
That's a good call gcjh!
Also access to sea, mountains (with almost guaranteed winter conditions), skiing, mountain biking, canal and lochs, relative wilderness, some great kayaking rivers.
Also we had a great week there years ago, and the local pub didn't know what time last orders was
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rach82 says:
If in Great Britain? - only the Scottish highlands! If anywhere in the world? Southern Spain, Andalucia, Orgiva!
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HappyBoots says:
Without a doubt common as the reply may be the lake district, mountain high, valley deep I know there is bigger and possibly better but most folk warm to it.... Along the lines of a lottery win little cottage on the Norfolk coast as a viable alternative wouldn't go amiss either!
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Rockwallaby says:
I've already relocated my life. Used to live in Australia, live in Manchester now. It's much better here. I get to somewhere in the Peak District nearly every weekend, and when I'm not walking there I've got easy access to North Wales and the Lakes. If I didn't live here I reckon I could be just as happy in Sheffield, for the same reasons - it's a city and it's got easy access to my favourites hills.
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takes a lot of thinking about, and compromises.Being married makes compromise a given.
Sooooo.........in a well to do area, near fabulously named shops, plus near a decent coffee shop in a delightful garden centre, no motorway within 5 miles, the promise of quiet, but friendly neighbours (who have the right pedigree, naturally). that's her.
and for me..............umm.......opening the windows to glorious mountain views, maybe a lake nestling within. A quiet road, privacy intact..........a place where I can throw my boots on and walk - not drive - to a hilltop/peak, a pub within staggering distance.
I guess it's a divorce then.
Or possibly...Braithwaite. Yes I like Braithwaite.
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I'm happy where I am too. I love the countryside, but I like suburban convienence too. I've got the Peak District within half an hour, can be in the Lakes or Snowdonia within 3 hours so easy enough for a weekend, 4 hours puts most of England and Wales' National Parks in reach. I'm on the edge of town, can see some fields from the bedroom window at the back of the house, and the trees of an ancient woodland out the front. In 4 minutes walk I can be in there, and 15 minutes and I'm out of the city, yet all mod-cons on the doorstep. Sorted!
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RICHMOND, Ind. Jeffery DeWayne Wilmot, age 56, of Richmond, died Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Reid Hospital. Born January 14, 1956, in Richmond, to Elmer Ray and Minnie Lee Skeet Newland Wilmot, he was a life-long resident of Richmond. Jeffery was a 1974 graduate of Richmond High School. He worked for Knowles Tool Corporation and I.T. D. Engineering. Jeffery enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, yard work, and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife and high school sweetheart, Rosalee Cunagin Wilmot, to whom he was married August 24, 1975; sons, Joseph DeWayne (Rachel) Wilmot and Douglas Matthew (Britney) Wilmot; grandchildren, Andrew, Reagan, and Shannon; father, Elmer Ray Wilmot; mother, Mary Lou Wilmot; sisters, Sandy Jo Jefferies of Naples, Florida, Kelley (Bob) McEwen of Cleveland, North Carolina, Jennifer (Michael) Stonebraker of Richmond, Diana Marie (Bruce) Alexander of Akron, Ohio, and Karen (Mike) Cooper of Richmond; brother, James Brown of Richmond; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tom and Shirley Stella of Richmond. His caretakers were his father, Elmer Ray Wilmot and sister, Jennifer Stonebraker, and his constant companions were Buddie Odie, and Lilly-Belle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Lee Skeet Newland McDaniel; brother, Kip Alan Bosell Wilmot; and grandparents, Milburn and Grace Newland and Alfred and Rev. Elizabeth Smith. Visitation for Jeffery DeWayne Wilmot will be from 4 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2012, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2012, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Focht and Rev. Michael Stonebraker officiating. Burial will be in Elkhorn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donors choice. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
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Headed north on I-25 towards Pecos, NM
It has been a long hard winter in Santa Fe and spring is just now reluctantly emerging. Even with the days warming up, the windows of opportunity for pleasant weather riding are still rather narrow. Mornings are cold and the wind tends to blow fiercely in the afternoon. One of the beautiful things about living in or visiting this area are the number of good rides in easy reach. One of these mini-adventures that is particularly inviting is a visit to the "Holy Ghost" camping area. The entire adventure is just over 80 miles but takes one out into a wonderful wilderness world.
From Santa Fe the entire trip is just about 80 miles but it seems much farther because it takes one deep into the world of the wilderness. Travel north north on US 25 which oddly enough heads south initially. Travel seven miles to exit 299/NM 50. NM 50 vectors south east through the storied town of Pecos. The speed limit along this rural route is 45 miles and hour and rather strictly enforced. Drivers are courteous but not always entirely aware of their surroundings.
Riding into the Pecos wilderness
At the intersection of NM 50 and NM 63 turn north. The outskirts of Pecos continue for another mile or two and the urge to twist the throttle must be resisted. Soon, however, civilization falls away and freedom of both motor and mind are attainable.
The road signs are marked will continue to point the way towards Cowles, NM. Points of interest along the way include the Pecos Benedictine Monastery and the Lisbosa Springs fish hatchery.
At Tererro there is a sharp and easy to miss turn to the north west which is marked intriguingly "Holy Ghost," referring to the "Holy Ghost" campground which lies at roads end.
Although this road is accessible on any street bike caution is indicated, and if you just can't bear to get a chip in that $5000 paint job you might want to give it a miss. That caveat aside this little ribbon of pavement is a ton of first and second gear technical fun.
A motorcycle picnic in the "Holy Ghost" campground
The center of the road is liberally strewn with pebbles and sharp gravel so riding a clean line is a necessity. The edge of the high and fragrant conifer forest meets the rider to the right and large, broad valleys rise and fall hundreds of feet to the left. The Pecos river braids itself around the route through a series of slippery and narrow bridges. (Meeting up with those too large RV's making their descent from the campgrounds is a particularly adventurous experience.)
Even this early in the season (early May) the air is lightly seasoned with the scent of woodsmoke rising from the many cabins intriguingly place on unlikely rocks and ledges along the river. A bit further up the road riding becomes even more challenging as speed bumps built for giants began to make their appearance along with cattle gaurds which have been flooded with mud and gouged by the recently departed heavy weather.
After crossing one final bridge the road opens up onto a broad parking lot with a couple of picnic tables. The it is possible to ride farther on into the campground but a very official sign warns in no uncertain terms, "Picnickers Must Pay." There is an $8.00 per day fee for day use or camping in the campground proper but the aforementioned parking lot is free.
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Dr. Robert L. Forward was told, on May 27, that he had terminal melanoma in both body and brain, and could expect to live no more than three or four months. Undergoing chemotherapy and radiation might possibly extend that term slightly. He opted to try them, and immediately began work on the things he wanted most to complete. Foremost among these was the writing of his autobiography, because not only did he want to share what he considered to have been an exciting life, he wanted to teach, one more time, the aspects of science that he hoped others would be eager to continue.
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The just released second full-length album, At The End of The Bar, boils down red-dirt basics in a freewheeling roadhouse stew. Quinn's songwriting is adroit and surefooted, offering sturdily constructed country, folk, and Cajun-tinged songs for his ensemble to really sink their fangs into on this instant jukebox classic. The songs are short and sweet but packed with clever lines, sentimental harmonies and twangy fills. All that makes them the kind of songs that hang around your brain like honky-tonk regulars. Between road-worn self-penned material, old-time drinking songs and heart rending country standards The Mighty Quinn is the next one to watch out for.
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College Hockey:Mavericks Knock Off Sioux In Overtime
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — What was expected to be one of the tightest battles in the WCHA playoffs was just that, as visiting Minnesota State defeated North Dakota 3-2 in overtime.
Rob Rankin's slapshot from the top of the slot 3:18 into overtime enabled the Mavericks to take 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 series at Ralph Engelstad Arena. The teams will meet for game two at 7:05 p.m. Saturday.
Throughout his college career, Rankin has been a defensive forward, but MSU coach Troy Jutting said he's become a goal-scorer recently and is a big part of the Mavericks' late-season five-game winning streak.
"I think he scored more goals the last two months than he'd has in two and a half years," he said. "I'm happy for him. He's a hard-working kid who's kept his nose to the grindstone, hasn't ever balked about playing a defensive role and playing against the other team's best lines. It's great to see a kid who's a senior start to get some rewards."
Rankin almost seemed shocked that his shot, coming toward the end of a shift, won the game.
"I was so tired, I just dropped my head and took a slapshot," he said. "It found the back of the net.
"I was pretty surprised. I didn't really know what to do. I don't score too many goals," said the Eagan, Minn., native who notched his 12th goal of the season and the 23rd of his career.
The Mavericks came off a week of rest, and it showed in the first period as they outshot the Fighting Sioux 15-7. UND junior goalie Jordan Parise, coming off back-to-back shutouts of Michigan Tech the previous week, kept the Sioux in the game. Some luck helped as MSU freshman forward Kevin Huck rang a shot off the post and a deflection off a Sioux defenseman trickled just wide of the net.
"I think maybe we were a little nervous," said Sioux captain Matt Smaby of his team's sluggish start. "We have a lot of young guys and it's their first time in the playoffs."
After a scoreless first period, UND struck first with a power-play goal at 5:55 of the second by sophomore center Travis Zajac. Defenseman Taylor Chorney picked off an MSU outlet pass and fed the puck down low to forward Rastislav Spirko. Zajac shot Spirko's centering pass past freshman goalie Dan Tormey to put The Sioux up 1-0.
Just 35 seconds later, MSU answered with a goal by junior forward David Backes. Entering the Sioux zone, center Travis Morin fed Backes the puck as he broke in on the right wing. His wrist shot from the right circle beat Parise short-side.
MSU took a 2-1 lead with 28 seconds left in the second. Forward Jeff Marler outfought the Sioux defenders behind the net and hit Morin with a pass as he cruised down the slot. His wrister cleanly beat Parise to his glove side. Although the Sioux outshot the Mavericks 13-8 for the period, MSU had the lead.
UND tied it 2-2 at 5:22 of the third period. Freshman center Matt Watkins got his stick on Chorney's shot from the left point and deflected the puck into the top right corner. The Sioux went on the power play with just over four minutes left in regulation, but couldn't capitalize.
MSU started the overtime period playing with a purpose, forcing Parise to scramble to make two difficult saves. A neutral-ice turnover by UND allowed Rankin to skate into the Sioux zone uncontested. His slapshot beat Parise cleanly to give the Mavericks a 3-2 overtime victory at the 3:18 mark.
"We told the kids going into overtime, 'Shoot the puck,'" Jutting said. "And that's what he did. Fortunately for us, it went in."
Last weekend, the Sioux lost junior forward Erik Fabian for the season to a knee injury. About halfway through the first period of Friday's game, Drew Stafford, UND's leading scorer (23 goals, 21 assists), left the ice with what coach Dave Hakstol called a "lower-body injury."
Stafford returned briefly for the start of the second period, then went to the locker room for the remainder of the game. Hakstol wouldn't comment on whether Stafford would be available for Saturday's game, but he did say his absence affected his team's play.
"It seemed like it took us a while to recover from that," Hakstol said. "At this time of year, you can't take time to adjust. You have to right away adapt to it and immediately overcome it. I thought tonight it took us 15 to 20 minutes to adjust and begin to play with confidence again. That's a little too long."
The Mavericks are becoming a hot team late in the season. After sweeping St. Cloud State with two overtime wins, they ended their season with a sweep of Wisconsin.
"Our last two series were pretty tough teams to play against," Morin said. "The experience from the two overtime games we won against St. Cloud a couple weekends ago really played a factor. We knew that we'd been in a couple games like this already and we knew what we had to do."
Asked if the Mavericks are becoming the team nobody wants to play, Jutting chuckled.
"Hopefully we can stay that way," he said. "Hopefully, we can stay the team nobody wants to play."
For the Sioux, the road to the WCHA Final Five and the NCAA playoffs became more difficult.
"We want to be in St. Paul next weekend, and that's what our goal is this weekend," Hakstol said. "Our backs are against the wall. We've got to come back and get game two."
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TYNDALL, AFB. The Air Force says a chafed electrical wire caused an F-22 Raptor fighter jet to crash on the east side of Tyndall Air Force Base back in November last year.
An investigation board released the findings Friday. The pilot ejected safely after a fire ignited in the jet's accessory bay.
According to the board's findings, the fire damaged the hydraulic system and caused the pilot to be unable to control the jet.
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With a narrow brimmed fedora, sitting atop the grand piano the Quality Hill Playhouse presents All Sinatra. With direction from J. Kent Barnhart, the audience is entertained with about fifty songs made famous by Ole Blue Eyes or The Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra.
In most Quality Hill productions, Barnhart provides the audience with humorous quips about the songs they perform. In the current revue, Jon Daugharthy and Melinda MacDonald provide the history of the songs and the man. They are both excellent as they tell the tales of one of the most influential entertainers to grace the stage. Barnhart adds clever remarks, but most of the laughter comes from the others who spin the yarns with excellent comedic timing.
Barnhart has been the Executive Director of Quality Hill Playhouse since he founded it in 1995. He has produced over 200 musicals, plays, and cabaret revues for the playhouse and other theaters in and around Kansas City. The numbers that he and his team selected for the Sinatra tribute are uplifting, filling the theater with high energy.
Patrons generally are not encouraged to sing-a-long with the entertainers on stage, but during the song
"High Hope," Barnhart says he will allow this during the chorus. After a very subdued first attempt, he prods the audience to a higher degree of participation. The patrons erupt in laughter, when after the second attempt Barnhart states, "That was better, but I wouldn't hire you to sing on the stage."
Jon Daugharthy has appeared previously at Quality Hill, the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, American Heartland Theatre, and with the Kansas City Symphony. He has a wonderful voice and stage presence. The highlight of the performance comes in the second act when he does a rendition of the Bobby Darin favorite, "Mack the Knife." This is undoubtedly one of the best performances to grace the playhouse stage. I am an avid golfer; the best way for me to describe his performance is that it was the Tiger Woods of vocals.
Melinda MacDonald makes her fourth appearance in All Sinatra at the playhouse. Her voice is strong powerful, when she sings a ballad with Daugharthy, the voices blend in perfect harmony. She has appeared in several playhouse productions, with the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, The New Theatre, and Starlight among others.
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Landmark day in UAE aviation and travel retail as Dubai International Airport T3 opens 14/10/08
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By Martin Moodie
Dubai Duty Free is operating over 8,000sq m of retail space in T3, more than double its former retail operations at Dubai International. The Dubai Duty Free team have been working around the clock to prepare for todays opening the first stage of a phased launch for the terminal, which is dedicated to the national carrier Emirates.
On the eve of the opening Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Colm McLoughlin told The Moodie Report last night: The new Emirates Terminal 3 is absolutely stunning... and the stores are looking better every day.
McLoughlin said today: We wanted to mark the day by offering a one-off discount to the first passengers. A great deal of hard work has gone into making this day come to fruition and I would like to thank all of those involved with ensuring that the duty free operation is up and running and looking fantastic.
On behalf of Dubai Duty Free I would also like to congratulate H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports on this historic day, he added.
The Moodie Report had a preview tour of the new terminal last week. It is a magnificent, highly distinctive building, characterised by a series of huge white columns that support the huge, expansive sweep of the roof. Other highlights include the superbly elegant passenger lounges and a diverse retail and food & beverage offer.
Dubai Duty Free's retail proposition is very different to that in the existing Concourse 2, notable for a much-enhanced fashion and accessories offer, a splitting of foodstuffs and confectionery away from liquor and tobacco and a considerable enhancing of the perfumes and cosmetics department.
Dubai Duty Free's 8,000sq m-plus of shopping space in T3 includes Departures, Arrivals and landside shops. The additional retail area complements the 7,000sq m of space in T1 and T2.
The new operation has enabled us to increase our current range of products in certain categories and to add some new brands," said McLoughlin. We are very excited about the future of the entire retail operation and with sales currently running at +27% ahead of last year we think we have an exciting few months ahead of us.
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London At a Glance
London, situated on the River Thames in South-East England is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom, and is the largest city in both the United Kingdom and the European Union. The city has a population of 8 million but the metropolitan area is estimated to have about 14 million inhabitants. London is really a huge city but its visitors mostly remain limited to the central London which is home to most tourist attractions and sites of interest.
Visitors of London most certainly will not return home disappointed because the city offers plenty to see, to do and to experience, and there is really something for everyone regardless of interest and age. It is home to four UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Palace of Westminster, the Tower of London, Kew Gardens and the Greenwich historic settlement which should not be missed at any cost. Other places worth visiting include the Buckingham Palace, the Tower Bridge, the London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, Wimbledon, Wembley Stadium and much, much more. It is also worth to keep in mind that London is home to a number of world-class museums and galleries such as the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain and Victoria and Albert Museum, to mention only a few.
London has a long and rich history dating back two thousands of years. It is believed that it was settled before the arrival of the Romans but it was officially founded by the Romans in the first century C.E. They named it Londinium but the meaning of the name remains unknown. Several theories have been proposed, while the most recent one that has been suggested by Richard Coates goes that the name derives from a pre-Celtic word related to the River Thames. Until the late 19th century, the name London applied to the City of London which remained almost unchanged in its boundaries since the Middle Ages. Today, it is a tiny part of Greater London but an important part of the central London.
It is best to find an accommodation in central London if you intend to visit London and is premium attractions. Central London is more pricey than other districts, however, it would be a shame to lose your precious time on travelling great distances, especially if you are planing to visit the city only for a few days. Getting around such a huge city may seem overwhelming but London has one of the best public transport systems in the world and using the public transport is a great way to get to any place in London if you are a visitor. Look out for special offer flyers and a good map is a must if you do not want to get lost.
England is not best known for culinary excellence but it would be unfair to assume that it is difficult to get a good meal at a reasonable price in London. You should stay away from touristic areas though because the pubs there gave England a bad reputation for food. Try to find out where the locals eat.


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Company: Publix Item Reviewed: $25 Publix Gift Card Item Given Away: $25 Publix Gift Card Start Date: February 16 End Date: March 2 Al dente pasta, savory sauces, hearty meatballs, these are just a few of the delicious ingredients that can be featured in authentic Italian cuisine. When it comes to cooking traditional Italian dishes [...]
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Company: ConAgra Foods / Healthy Choice Item Reviewed: Healthy Choice Top Chef Inspired Café Steamers Café Steamers – Crisp vegetables. Tender meats. Perfectly al dente pastas. Steaming brings out the best in ingredients. And when they come together in the variety of Café Steamer meals, the result is unbelievably fresh taste. Chicken Margherita with Balsamic [...]
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Women's Squash Continues Adventure In South Africa; Day 3-4 Reports
Oct 31-By Alex Sawin '14
Day three started out with an early-morning boat excursion on Hout Bay. Surrounding the bay, there were multiple vendors, where we quickly learned which teammates were capable barters and which members were sadly not. But there was no way we were going to leave South Africa without some traditional African paraphernalia. Some of our favorite purchases were multi-colored beaded headbands, salad tongs for our parents, and a wide assortments of bangles and colorful necklaces. We are definitely going to bring colorful accessories back to campus. After the bartering, we climbed aboard The Calipso Boat which would take us to Seal Island, which was essentially a giant rock with hundreds of seals happily sunbathing and performing tricks in the water. Being the adventurous group of girls that we are, we initially sat on the bow of the boat, but quickly changed our minds after nearly losing our cameras by the waves that splashed aboard.
But the seals were not the only sight to see on that boat tour. Other tourists thought it was appropriate to take pictures of the seventeen of us rather than the scenery. Needless to say, our orange and black gear will be seen across the globe in many family trip albums. Following the encounter with the playful group of seals, we loaded the bus once more for a trip along the most beautiful ocean view highway where in fact Ferrari and Maserati car commercials are filmed. While driving, we were lucky enough to see a whale splashing close to the shore. We all jumped off the bus to take photos and take in the magnificent view of the oceans. This seems to follow suit with the theme of our trip, since most places we venture are certainly photo worthy.
The next stop on our journey was a trip to see the world's largest bird, the Ostrich. Although these creatures have a surplus of extremely beautiful feathers, we were informed by the tour guide that their brains are smaller than their eye balls. The butt of many South African jokes implies that one has the brain of an Ostrich. Some of our teammates decorated their backpacks with Ostrich key chains to remember the occasion.
We ate lunch at the Two Oceans Restaurant where we overlooked the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. While leaving the restaurant, our cameras were once again back in our hands, for a mama baboon and her baby were walking though the parking lot. It was a scene right out of national geographic.
The highlight of our day was the hike up to Cape Point Lighthouse. After approximately twenty-five minutes of hiking up the incline, we reached yet another amazing view.
The last stop on our day three journey was a visit to a penguin habitat. The penguins were in the process of their midseason molt and were enjoying the sun on land as they shed their feathers. Although these penguins were not the exaggerated sizes, as seen in Disney movies, they were still equally as entertaining.
The day ended with a dinner at African café where we were presented with a feast of traditional African dishes, face paint, drums, and yet Happy Birthday song to Gail. Day three was definitely an action packed and memorable day in South Africa.
November 1st • Libby Eyre '14
Today we had an early start to a great day. We had breakfast at the hotel and headed onto our bus with our favorite driver, Eaton. We headed to Table Mountain since the first day it was too windy for us to go up in the cable car.
We could not have picked a more perfect day. We were the first ones to the mountain and took a small cable car up to the top, which some of our teammates who are scared of heights did notenjoy, but once we made it to the top the views were worth it. It was an incredible view with oceans surrounding us and a beautiful clear sky. We took plenty of scenic pictures that we will definitely enjoy for the rest of our lives.
After our Table Mountain experience, we headed to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for several years. We took a ferry over to the island and were met by our tour guide, who was at one time a prisoner on the island. He gave us a tour of the cells and we were able to ask him questions about the prison in general and his personal experience.
Then we headed on a bus and got a guided tour of the island with a descriptive history. It was a humbling experience since the prisoners were fighting for their freedom and it happened so recently.
We headed back on the ferry and got a nice suntan (some of us are a little red) and had lunch along the water at the marina and looked at some African shops. Next, we got on the bus and headed to the courts for our bigmatch against the junior boys of South Africa.
Despite having an exhausting day and being drained from the sun, we managed to pull through with a 10-7 win, which the boys were not too pleased with. We had a delicious dinner at the courts and then headed back to our hotel. It was a long day, but we got to see amazing sites, learned a lot about South African history, and had a strong finish with our second win of the trip.


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Toni Mascarenas
As a freshman, Toni came in and started al 7 games for the Arizona doftball team. That season, and won the league title. Toni was named the Pac- 10 Newcomer of the Year and earned All-College World Seies and first team All-America honors. Toni became an All-Pac 10 conference player every year she played and earned a second first team All-America honor in 2001. She led the Wildcats to their 2001 National Championshp and at the time of her induction, was in the NCAA top 5 record books for home runs for a season (25) and career RBI's (245). Toni was also listed in the UA softball record books in ten different categories when she was inducted into The University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Toni graduated with her degree in political science and spent time on the USA Elite team and was a member of the Arizona Heat in the National Pro Fast Pitch league.