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Judgment day for Jackson, Jardine
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With a 205-pound title shot looming, both Keith Jardine (14-4-1), of Albuquerque, N.M., and Quinton Jackson (29-7), fighting now out of the U.K., are expecting a war on March 7, when the two clash in the headline bout of UFC 96 in Columbus, Ohio.
Given their recent past, it's anything-can-happen fight, for in 2008, both, Jackson and Jardine had their ups and downs.
Jardine began the year on the canvas, when he was stopped by former Pride champion Wanderlai Silva at UFC 84. In October, though, Jardine got back in the win column by edging Brandon Vera for a split decision.
Jackson started the year as the UFC light-heavyweight champion—a title he took by knocking out Chuck Liddell—but in July, the throne was usurped by Forrest Griffin, whom Jardine had KO'd the year before.
That was 2008's low point for Jackson, who finished the year by impressively destroying his longtime nemesis, Wanderlai Silva, in just three minutes and 21 seconds—the same Silva who'd KO'd Jardine in :36.
"I'm not the same fighter I was when I fought Griffin," says Jackson, who revealed a poor defense for low leg kicks in that bout. "I'm sure there are people out there who think you can get to me from having no low leg defense—I'm happy if you think that.
"I've been working on everything."
Jardine isn't counting on the same lack of defense seen in Jackson.
"I don't think I'll fight with that game plan," says Jardine. "That was long time ago. I like the leg kicks but I'm sure he's changed his leg defense since Griffin.
Jardine says he's watched the Griffin-Jackson fight three times—once live, twice on tape:
"When I was there live, I thought Quinton won. When I watched it the second time, I thought it was Griffin. The third time, I thought Quinton won.
"I'm sure Quinton is like I am. He's strengthened his game. I'm definitely not thinking I'm going to get the same fighter next week."
Jardine called his loss to Silva a "fluke," getting caught with a tough shot to the back of the head, and he's not worried about facing an even bigger puncher in Jackson.
"Quinton is one of the hardest hitters in the game," Jardine admits. "I have to figure that out in the ring, and it's something I look forward to.
Likewise, Jackson does not expect an easy fight on March 7.
"There are no more easy fights," says Rampage. "I don't get it in my head that all these guys are easy.
"I'm ashamed of myself, with my performance with Forrest. Every fight now, I'm motivated to go out there and win."
At present, Jardine is nearly a 3-to-1 underdog, but that doesn't bother him.
"I got the call to fight Quinton, and I couldn't resist," says Jardine. "I know, they think they'll get a good fight out of me. They know I like to strike, and I've never been in a boring fight. They expect a good show—but, for me not to win."
Jardine trains at Jackson's in Albuquerque, where he works with the current 205-pound champ, Rashad "Sugar" Evans, as well as top contenders Nate Marquardt and Joey Villasenor.
"I feel very lucky to be at Jackson's," says Jardine. "I got the best guys in the world beating up on me all the time."
For his last couple fights, Jackson has relocated his training camp to the Wolf's Lair in the U.K.
"Why England? Why the Wolf's Lair in the UK?" asks Jackson. "I chose to train there I see the way they train. They train hard. No nonsense. It's not, like, the best looking gym, they don't care about that. They care about putting in hard work. It's a good training environment. Everybody there is a fighter."
Should Jackson win, and given a shot at the title, or a rematch with Griffin, opts for Evans.
"I'll guess I'll go for the title shot," he says.
Should Jardine win, however, he says he will decline his rightful shot at the title.
"It's great getting fights like this," says Jardine. "It just means I have to beat someone else to get the title shot . . . But after I win, I'll, no way, take the fight with Rashad."
Evans and Jardine struck up a friendship while teammates on The Ultimate Fighter, Season Two.
"We always talked about, that it might happen," says Jardine. "But fight Evans? I don't see that happening.
"I'm sure another fight will happen down the road. I'm in this game for a long time and I'm sure things will work out.
In the meantime, should the situation after March 7 find, both, Jackson and Jardine out of the title picture, both name Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida as the next in line.
"He's a weird fighter, kinda boring," says Jackson. "If I had to fight him, I couldn't study his tapes—I'd fall asleep.
"He's good, undefeated, but if I was a promoter of the show, I wouldn't have fighters like that fighting for me."
Jardine, on the other hand, says he'd like to see Evans and Machida.
"There are a lot of guys who could fight Evans, but I'd like to see Machida. I hope they make a fight out of that."
In the meantime, their concerns are for one another.
"Keith is an excellent fighter," admits Jackson. "He's got big wins, big losses, just like us all. But I like his style. He's stand up and likes to bang.
"It'll be a good fight."
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It is wrong to label Padiham as a Burnley suburb because it has Saxon roots and for many years was a market town in its own right and set on the banks of the Lancashire Calder.
The central section is now a conservation area and a town trail is available which points out some of the main features.
The name Padiham and Habergham both suggest that this area of the Calder Valley was rich in timber and fish and thus attractive to the Anglian settler.
The splendidly proportioned Gawthorpe Hall is situated above a particularly attractive bend in the river.
An extensive rebuilding took place around a 14th century Pele Tower which guarded the ancient ford over the Calder.
Lawrence Shuttleworth watched over the construction of a wonderful Tudor dwelling and later historians can also thank him for keeping an accurate diary detailing his house and its management.
Full details of the stone quarried locally and the timber brought from neighbours at Read, Burnley Wood, Whalley and Mitton and details of the three years it took to build are listed.
What impressive visitors have been entertained in the comfort of the old hall and much would have been familiar to Charlotte Bronte who visited the Kay Shuttleworths in the 1850s.
What would have happened, one wonders, if Charlotte's husband the Reverend Arthur Nicholls had accepted the living of the church of Habergham Eaves in 1854 we can but speculate.
The forceful nature of Charlotte's father blocked this move and so we shall never know.
Gawthorpe with its surrounding gardens and woodlands is now carefully looked after by the National Trust.
There is no doubt that Gawthorpe is the main historical focus of Padiham, but the large village with its attractive market has many points of interest.
The river was important from the early days of the Industrial Revolution when cotton mills and coal mines all added their pollution load to the river.
At one time the residents of Padiham were known as "thick necks" and "water workers."
The former applies to a lack of iodine in the drinking water before the days of "iodised" table salt.
The lack of this element causes the thyroid gland to swell and produces a goitre or thick neck.
There is more comedy than science relating to an event in the 1840s which announced that Professor Unsinque would follow the bible by walking on the water of the Calder.
A large crowd assembled only to reveal that Professor Unsinque was the name of a duck!
A much more reliable Christian focus is found in the church of St Leonard set in a prominent position at the top of the village.
There was a church on-site much earlier than 1868 when the present structure was built. Inside there is a 16th century font given by the Abbot of Whalley.
The funding of the present church was helped by an increasing population at that time.
The cobbled streets around the old Hand and Shuttle pub indicates that cotton almost, but not quite, became a major town to rival such centres as Burnley.
A few mill buildings do remain, including the still functional Sherry's Towel Mill which is signed from the centre which consists of the White Horse pub and the impressive Town Hall.
Every town and village should celebrate its history and Padiham has produced its own excellent Town Trail which is well worth following.
There is also a world interest in Padiham due to the work of Gawthorpe's last resident.
Rachael Kay-Shuttleworth, during the 1960s, gathered together a huge collection of handcrafts and embroidery.
Her collection of needlework and textiles is world famous and a feature of the house.
The National Trust's work is supplemented by help from Lancashire County Council.

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Offering up some skin to advertisers used to come with a hefty paycheck. Remember when companies began paying people to place tattoo advertisements in visible places on their bodies? (Yes, there's actually a website called Lease Your Body that brokers these deals.) Now, one pharmaceutical company has taken things a step further—turning the bodies of the women who use its hormonal therapy patch into billboards, minus the payouts, of course. The company is now printing its name in small letters onto the patches—because advertising down there (the patch gets positioned just above your pelvic bone, below your navel) is quality "branding."
But here's the problem: The women who wear the damn patch probably aren't interested in using their bodies to help build product equity. I can understand placing brand names on pills for safety reasons. But you swallow pills; you don't wear them as part of your wardrobe. The patch, on the other hand, is stuck to your body for a week—until you replace it with another one. And who really wants to advertise to the ladies in the gym locker room or their partner at home—assuming he makes the trek, ahem, down there—that you're getting your estrogen through a sticker (Hi, honey! Did I mention I'm going through menopause?). I sort of doubt he's interested in making a purchase.
It's time these brilliant marketing managers (a bunch of men, I assume) rethink their decision to use women's bodies as billboards. When a man uses Viagra, unless he tells his partner he's popping the pill, it's his secret to keep. Women deserve the same level of privacy. Besides, something tells me that this is not a promotion that will result in more patches sold.
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"Teen Mom" star Jenelle Evans is expecting her second child and she is very excited about becoming a mother for the second time. She has been working on getting custody back of her son, Jace, so she can get her family back together. She is close to 9 months pregnant, meaning she could essentially give birth soon. According to a new Wetpaint Entertainment report published on June 16, "Teen Mom" star Jenelle Evans could be going into labour at any time.
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The abstract painting, by German artist Gerhard Richter, was sold for an auction record after a telephone bidding war.
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A painting owned by Eric Clapton has sold for more than £21m at an auction in London.
The Gerhard Richter painting Abstraktes Bild beat pre-sale estimates and set a new auction record for the German abstract artist when it was bought for £21,321,250 at Sotheby's on Friday.
Abstraktes Bild sold to an anonymous buyer after two telephone bidders competed for more than five minutes, until it finally sold to a round of applause for the hefty sum.
The 1994 abstract oil on canvas from guitarist Clapton's collection was expected to sell for between £9m and £12m.
The previous record for a Richter painting was more than £13m, established in New York in May.
Sotheby's described Abstraktes Bild as a "masterpiece of calculated chaos" and a "paradigm of Gerhard Richter's mature artistic and philosophical achievement".
Discussing the painting before the sale, Alex Branczik, senior director of contemporary art at Sotheby's, said: "Abstraktes Bild is one of the great abstract masterpieces by Gerhard Richter, and its appearance on the market presents collectors with the unique opportunity to acquire an outstanding work by one of the greatest living painters."
The German artist, aged 80, now produces both abstract and figurative painting as well as photographs from his studio near Cologne.
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DeSean Jackson had the best statistical year of his career in 2013 and had two years remaining in his contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. According to ESPN, not only did the Eagles release DeSean Jackson on March 28, but they made some pretty bold claims while doing so.
According to a statement by the Eagles, they chose to let him go and a source told ESPN that they chose to release him rather than trade him because they have some information about the young man's off-field connections that other teams may not be aware of.
According to NJ.com, the Eagles learned that Jackson might have ties to reputed Los Angeles street gang members who are alleged to have ties to two murders since 2010. The team allegedly felt these people had negative influences on Jackson's life.
There were also sources who said that a bad attitude, poor work ethic and a lack of chemistry with Eagles' coach Chip Kelly also led to the release.
One would hope that the allegations of gang ties would not come from the Eagles' organization, because without proof they could prove to be slanderous. Jackson himself released a statement where he thanked the Eagles organization, the city of Philadelphia and former coach Andy Reid, but then denied any gang ties whatsoever.
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Girls Getaways: Moet Champagne Slumber Party at Mandarin Oriental New York
November 28, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
We've seen our fair share of glam girls' getaway packages, but this might just take the cake. Who needs over-the-top Vegas revelry when when you can have Moët (and manis!) in Manhattan?! The Mandarin Oriental New York-- home to Nutcracker Afternoon Teas this holiday season-- has partnered with one of the world's finest champagne houses to create a bubble-licious "Moët Champagne Slumber Party" for up to four friends. Celebrate NYC's best time of year with Christmas shopping, pampering, and bonding with your best friends over flutes of Moët Imperial Champagne. Here's what the package includes:
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Package rates start from $3,250 for one night of suite-only accommodations for up to two people, and start from $5,000 for one night of suite with connecting room accommodations for up to four people. This package is available until April 30, 2012, is based on availability, and cannot be combined with other offers.
Loews Hotels Prolonging the Thanksgiving Feast
November 23, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
If you, like us, wish that the incredible Thanksgiving feast could last longer than one day, then be sure to check out the following luxury hotels that have embraced the concept of leftovers. The Loews Hotels will offer a turkey sandwich menu addition all week long, and these properties can be found all over the U.S. and Canada. These hotels have found a way to embrace both the Thanksgiving tradition of turkey and a bit of creativity to offer creations such as turkey sushi rolls at the Loews Lake Las Vegas, a Cuban-style sandwich at the Loews Miami Beach, and a trio of sliders with gravy and mustard-cranberry mayonnaise at the Loews Regency in New York. Post-Thanksgiving travels not in the plan this year? Then check out Loews' Facebook page for a full collection of their recipes and photos of each incredible dish!
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Luxury for Less: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Hotel Deals
November 17, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Gearing up for Black Friday? Planning your strategy for Cyber Monday (the biggest online shopping day of the year)? Expect deals galore, especially if you're looking to travel. Hotels are catering to travelers looking for internet savings. We've been keeping tabs on the great online deals available. And the offers keep flooding in! Here's a sampling.
Marriott's Florida Resorts (like Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach and Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort) are joining together to offer up to 25% savings on Cyber Monday with rates starting from $95 to $186 per night. Available online on Monday, Nov. 28 only, the savings can be applied on stays from Nov. 29, 2011 through Jan. 8, 2012.
Kimpton is holding a 72-hour Cyber Monday Sale, starting 12 am on Monday, November 28, 2011, for 12 Mid-Atlantic region hotels in DC, Virginia and Maryland, giving away top suites and specialty rooms for the price of a standard guestroom. Hotels include Hotel Palomar Washington DC and the Lorien in Alexandria, where you can nab an overnight stay in the one-of-a-kind Diplomat Suite, featuring a 550-foot private furnished balcony, wet bar, and oversized bathroom for just $159 per night.
The newly-renovated Warwick New York Hotel is offering a four-day Black Friday deal of 30% off the best available rate with savings extending through Feb. 29, 2012.
The Trump Hotel Collection is offering 30% off all suites that are booked on November 28, 2011 only. Available for travel January 1- March 31, 2012 at all Trump Hotel Collection properties – New York (Central Park and SoHo), Chicago, Las Vegas, Waikiki, Panama and Toronto (opening Jan. 31, 2012).
Betsey Johnson Designs "Eloise"-Themed Christmas Tree for The Plaza, New York
November 16, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
In other festive news: We hear that fashion designer Betsey Johnson has partnered with The Plaza in New York to design the hotel's first official Christmas Tree this holiday season. And guess her inspiration? Eloise, of course! The fictional heroine of Kay Thompson's 1955 classic book already has her own suite at The Plaza, but now she'll be honored with her very own tree- prominently displayed in the Fifth Avenue foyer. See Betsey Johnson's sketch for the tree here, but if you want to take a gander at the Christmas tree with your very own eyes, book a table for the special 'Tree Lighting Tea' in The Palm Court on November 28 at 5pm, hosted by The Plaza and Betsey Johnson. The iconic New York City hotel-- recently honored as a member of Historic Hotels of America-- is excited to welcome the designer's first holiday 'popup' shop, which opened its doors on November 14th and offers an exciting collection of giftable items.
Calling All Food Lovers in D.C. and New York
November 11, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
If you're a food connoisseur looking for a true epicurean experience, then check out the East Coast Travel package put on by the Westend Bistro, a Ritz-Carlton Washington D.C. restaurant and Le Bernardin, Chef Ripert's New York restaurant.
The dine and travel weekend will kick off with a 3-course lunch at Le Bernardin in New York City. After an incredible meal by Chef Ripert, participants will hop on the Acela Express train to D.C. and check into the Ritz-Carlton with accommodations on the hotel's Club level. For dinner, participants will enjoy dishes at Westend Bistro, which is located in the lobby of the hotel. Guests will savor a 3-course meal with a behind the scenes view into the kitchen to participate in an intimate and stimulating dining experience.
This package is priced from $1,025, and we encourage you to visit www.westendbistrodc.com for more information.
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Thanksgiving in New York at The Mark Hotel
November 11, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
The holidays are fast approaching... Does this illustrate your Thanksgiving predicament? We feel your pain. Forget the turkey. Head to The Mark and let Jean-Georges take care of your Thanksgiving feast. What could be better than a tastebud-tickling gourmet extravaganza by a renowned culinary talent? Catch a glimpse of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, get a head-start on your Christmas shopping in NYC, and relax in luxury at The Mark. Who needs bickering with the in-laws when The Mark makes it so easy? "Thanksgiving at The Mark" can be booked for two people in a Mark Premier one-bedroom suite (including Thanksgiving dinner for two at The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges), or for four people in a Mark Two-Bedroom Suite or Mark Premier Two-Bedroom Suite with Thanksgiving dinner for four.
The World's Best Hotels: Announcing the Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards 2011
November 10, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Looking to get inspired for your next getaway? The savvy editors at Fodor's have just released their first-ever list of the world's best hotels. After careful deliberation, the team of Fodor's editors and writers curated the "Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards 2011" spanning eight hotel categories. Here's a sampling of some of our favorites that made the cut.
New & Noteworthy- The Year's Best New and Reinvented Hotels: Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Mondrian Soho in NYC, Hotel Bel-Air & The Redbury in Los Angeles
Grande Dame- Legendary Hotels with Superlative History and Service: The Carlyle in NYC, Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris, Hotel du Russie in Rome, The Savoy in London
Casual Chic- Effortlessly Stylish Hotels with Rustic-Modern Appeal: Cavo Tagoo in Mykonos, Bardessono in Napa, The Allison in Oregon
Design- Cutting-Edge Boutique Hotels at All Price Points: Hotel Missoni in Edinburgh, Jia in Hong Kong
Local Flavor- Go-To Hotels for a Truly Authentic Experience: Fairmont Chateau Montebello in Quebec, Evason Ma'in Hot Springs and Six Senses Spa in Jordan
Clubby Atmosphere- Hip Urban Pied-à-Terres: 21C Museum Hotel in Louisville, The Liberty in Boston, The Augustine in Prague
Luxurious Retreat- Top Choices for a Complete Escape: Little Palm Island Resort and Spa in the Florida Keys, Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, Inkaterra Machu Picchu
Trusted Brand- World-Class Examples of International Hotel Chains: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Park Hyatt Paris Vendome, The Peninsula Bangkok
News from NYC: The Plaza Hotel Joins Historic Hotels of America
November 9, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
The legendary address on Central Park is now part of Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that recognizes hotels for preserving and maintaining their historic integrity, architecture and ambiance. The Plaza Hotel-- the fictional setting for Kay Thompson's Eloise character-- isn't just a NYC landmark; the storied hotel looms large in the imaginations of folks across the United States. It's the only hotel in New York City listed as a National Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. After a $450 million, three-year renovation completed in 2008, The Plaza Hotel continues its tradition of luxury with a Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa, one-of-a-kind suites, and high-profile restaurants.
Skating in Bryant Park: Special Offer at New York's Cassa Hotel and Residences
November 1, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
It's a winter wonderland out there. Sure, the blizzards blanketed the East Coast a little early, but why not take advantage of the snow and go ice skating in Bryant Park? Cassa Hotel and Residences in Midtown has partnered with Citi Pond at nearby Bryant Park to create a swell package for guests visiting NYC when it's at its best (over the holidays!). Book "Skating in the Park," starting from $329 per night, and you'll get skate rentals for two, VIP admission to the rink so you can skip the line, hot chocolate for two, and 10% off of all food and beverage when presenting your guest room card at Celsius restaurant and bar. Subject to availability.
The luxurious condo-hotel opened in 2010 to much fanfare (in-room Dean and Deluca snack bar! room service on demand! glorious design!). Needless to say, Cassa offers all the services expected at a world-class hotel- like 24 hour concierge, daily turn-down service, express dry-cleaning, babysitting, overnight shoe shine, and limo service. Spa treatments can be arranged off site.
Get Pampered at the Eventi Hotel After the NYC Marathon
October 26, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Looking for a place to crash after the NYC marathon on November 6? We know just the place. Eventi-- a luxurious Kimpton Hotel in Chelsea-- is promising to pamper all those brave runners with custom massages, soothing baths, and nourishing skin care products guaranteed to speed up the recovery process. Since it opened last year, Eventi has been getting lots of buzz for its warm service, eco-friendly spa, fitness center with city views, and complimentary morning coffee/tea bar. Here's what's included in the "NYC Marathon Package" at Eventi:
* 50 minute Custom Massage
* Kerstin Florian Futz Balm- soothing relief for race-tired feet.
* Menthol, rosemary, pine, and lavender provide nourishing and protecting care for the feet.
* $50 food and beverage credit
* Rooms with tubs include Kerstin Florian Eucalyptus Bath to soothe tired, aching musles, feet, and joints.
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Henning Berg's miserable ten-match tenure in charge of Blackburn Rovers cost the club an astonishing £40,000 a day after a High Court judge yesterday threw out their heavily criticised attempt to avoid paying their former manager.
After a two-day hearing during which Blackburn's own lawyer claimed the npower Championship club were "out of control" and being run by a rogue managing director, Derek Shaw, Mr Justice Pelling ordered that Berg be paid the full 2¾ years of his contract totalling £2.25 million.
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The greenest green is located in boulder at 2034 Pearl St. These extremely friendly folks are ready to ease your pains from 10 in the morning to 10 at night everyday of the week including Sundays.
Quality: Greenest green carries about 20 to 30 strains of good to very good quality. They had a Nectarine that was nice and well priced. I saw very delicious looking Pot o' Gold that was also well priced. Overall the quality of the strains was very good but some of the buds were a little aged. Once they a get a coupe new harvests in the bag appeal of the buds should get much better.
Prices: The prices here don't seem to represent the quality of the buds. I saw a very nice Nectarine that was very well priced at $15/g after tax. All of the listed prices are factored after tax which I really like in a dispensary especially because most are cash only. The Pot O' Gold I saw was a fairly priced $17/g after tax but I also saw a Master OG that I thought was of similar quality as the others and I was surprised to see that it carried a $23/g price tag.
Quantity: Grams, eighths, and half ounces are the preferred doses of the greenest green but they seem to have large quantities of many different strains.
Extras: The greenest greens is all about the extras. They carry some extremely impressive cold water bubble hash for $40 a gram. They also have one of my favorite products ever; acetate THC or what is commonly known as Honey Oil. I have not seen this product at any other dispensaries and I was elated when the owner asked me to try some in the store, thats right you are allowed to smoke acetate and vaporize meds in the store. The contraption they use to smoke the acetate is the one of a kind and must be seen to believe. The only way to explain it is a bong that incorporates a knife hit type of system instead of a slide. Honey oil is very dangerous to procure thus very rare. The acetate goes for $25 a quarter gram and packs an unbelievable punch for heavy medicating.
Another cool extra that the greenest green offers up is their free black metal jar with purchase. If you bring the jar back you get 10% off of your purchase every time, helping the planet and your wallet. The GG also carries tinctures, clones, edibles and ice cream.
Overall: I am a big fan of the whole young hip vibe of the place. If you want to see all of the strains before you buy you can sit by the bar and sniff nugs til' your hearts content. The bar is a cool spin on the viewing area, and after you sit at the bar you walk up to the window and place your order. The GG has an open, friendly feel with very modern, suave decor that makes you feel like you are in a nice bar. The extras that the Greenest Green have set them apart, from the acetate to the recyclable jars this dispensary is a very cool experience.
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Kate Middleton's hair has become the envy of women all over the world. She has been voted the celebrity hair other women would most like to have.
She is followed closely by the wavy blonde "elegant and effortless" tresses of Mick Jagger's former wife Jerry Hall, and the shiny "big bouffant" of singer Cheryl Cole, the Daily Mail reported.
AdvertisementModel and presenter Kelly Brook, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and new mum Adele also made it into the top five, while Holly Willoughby just missed out.
The survey, conducted by professional hair product retailer, Fabriah.com, polled 700 of the site's female users and asked them which celebrity hair they would most like to have.
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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – CHAN results 2014 for the African Nations Championship heads into two more soccer games tomorrow, Zimbabwe vs. Uganda and Burkina Faso vs. Morocco. The latest CHAN results 2014 revealed an early point elimination one of team from the standings. But could another team be in trouble tomorrow as well?
CHAN results 2014 for group round games continue through Sunday. The CHAN schedule features two games per day until January 19, 2014. But based upon current CHAN scores, one team is already out of contention: Mozambique. Even though Mozambique has one more game to play, its two losses have automatically eliminated it from qualification to the next stage.
The CHAN configuration of standings features four groups, A to D. As previously reported on LALATE, two wins by a team should likely send it automatically to the next stage while two losses by a team should likely send it home. That has now happened for Mozambique.
In Group A, South Africa and Mali are currently in first place with four points. But Nigeria is close behind with three points. In Group B, Uganda has a larger lead with three points. Morocco and Zimbabwe have one point. Burkina Faso has one loss. Another loss could possibly send them home.
In Group C, the same situation is for Congo and Ethiopia. They both got beat in their first game. So another loss for either of them could possibly send them home. Meantime, Libya and Ghana are in first place with three points. Finally in Group D, Congo DR has three points, Burundi and Gabo have one, and Mauritania has no points. For live score results click HERE.


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As if the anticipation for "Love and Hip Hop Atlanta" season 3 couldn't be at any more of a fever pitch, now comes word that Mimi Faust and her on again, off again boyfriend Nikko Smith will be releasing a sex tape for the entire world to see.
And, according to TMZ, Mimi and Nikko will not only be seen in the video doing the nasty, they actually signed off on its release to the public.
When exactly it will hit the Internet isn't exactly known, but it's a safe bet to assume that if it indeed does get released, it'll drop just before (or directly after) the season 3 premiere of "Love and Hip Hop Atlanta."
TMZ also claims that the producers of "Love and Hip Hop Atlanta" also gave their blessing for the tape to be released, as well.
The name of the tape, as least as of right now, will be entitled "Mimi & Nikko: Scandal in Atlanta." And unlike a lot of other sex tapes, such as the Paris Hilton one from years back, where you cannot really discern if the alleged celebrity in the video really is the one who will reap the benefits and notoriety, the lighting in the alleged Mimi Faust sex tape appears—at least through pictures—to be so perfectly well lit, it's hard to imagine the two in the images being anyone but the famous couple we saw last season on "Love and Hip Hop Atlanta."
The news continues to get more and more wild for the upcoming new season. Fans have already seen rapper Benzino suffer a bullet wound in Duxbury, Massachusetts last month. And now, word comes from TMZ that a Mimi sex tape is on the way.
The big question now is this: How will Stevie J react?
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In accordance with Royal Decree number 8328 of October 10, 2000, Governor of Riyadh Province Prince
Salman bin Abdulaziz has formed a committee to supervise collection of donations in support of
Palestinian victims of Israeli aggression. Launching a similar campaign yesterday, Governor of Makkah
Province Prince Abdulmajeed bin Abdulaziz declared that Saudi Arabia has always supported the
Palestinian cause.
Meanwhile, two Medevac planes left today for Jordan to airlift eleven more injured Palestinians and their
companions to the Armed Forces Hospital in Riyadh, and the Palestinian Authority has received 30 tons of
Saudi-made medicines, the first batch in the program. Also to be provided, by order of Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Fahd bin Abdulaziz, are 20 ambulances.
Minister of Health Dr. Osama bin Abdulmajeed Shobokshi yesterday visited the Riyadh Medical Center to
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Last month, former Vice President Dick Cheney emerged from his tomb of death and denial (denying that he is responsible for any of America's many problems and shooting anybody in the face who says otherwise) to address the wildly enthusiastic and historically challenged members of the Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC). CPAC is promoted as a serious gathering of serious minded people focused on finding conservative solutions to America's many problems, yet all that was on display was a hyper-partisan, facts be damned, vaudevillian comedy show; think Eugene McCarthy meets Don Rickles (without the funny)! In fact, rather then make a serious attempt to foster new ideas to address America's problems (problems caused mostly by their old ideas), the attendees were in full retreat from reality as they completely absolved themselves and their ideas of any responsibility for said problems!
Unfortunately for the CPAC crowd, recent history is crystal clear about what happened to America the last time their ideological brethren had total control over the fulcrum of power in Washington. For six of the previous eight years, the Bush/Cheney administration controlled the White House and the Republican Party controlled both houses of Congress. When they came to power, the departing Democratic President (Bill Clinton) left America with a robust budget surplus and a general sense of peace and prosperity throughout America and the world. The results which ensued from the Republican's scorched earth, hyper partisan brand of conservative governance is a matter of historical record and if the current political environment was one in which facts actually mattered, their constant carping at Democrats would be seen as evidence detachment, denial or amnesia!
They did nothing to prevent a devastating terrorist attack (9-11), they started an unnecessary and illegal war, they twice pushed through two budget busting tax cuts (using budget reconciliation) and a huge new budget busting entitlement program (also using reconciliation). As a result of their ideologically doctrinaire conservative governing practices, they left office with a gigantic budget deficit, rising unemployment and America mired in two costly wars! Their breathtaking fiscal irresponsibility and their imperialistic foreign policy exposed the difference between the philosophy conservatives pay lip service to and the policies they actually pursue after they taste political power. Either they betrayed their own ideology (as they now claim) in an attempt to maintain said power, or they pursued it and now they refuse to accept the results!
Not one American has lost his or her job or home as a result of any policy initiated by President Obama or the Democratic majorities in Congress, yet Democrats are the politicians whom this CPAC crowd blames for all these national nightmares! Our media knows this, yet they continue to provide conservatives with a platform to make all manner of baseless allegations against the mostly blameless and unfortunately spineless Democrats, www.examiner.com/x-21075-Baltimore-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Meet-the-Press ! The fact that this misdirected "blame-gaming" is directly contradicted by the recent historical record is somehow lost on both the CPAC crowd and the media poodles that cover our politics! But what about everyone else who is watching this madness and what does it say to them about America? Witnessing this madness and the political paralysis that it has created, how long will the rest of the world look to America has a great Democracy and a beacon of hope?
Do we really think that global observers of American politics can't see that far too many Republicans and their media poodles are less interested in the general welfare of the American people (no health care) then they are their careers and their quest for more money and power www.examiner.com/x-21075-Baltimore-Liberal-Examiner~y2010m2d3-A-Pox-on-Both-their-Houses! Americans need to understand that the foreign press, while surely fascinated by our politics and the cynicism and mendacity displayed by many of our politicians, has no vested interest in providing their audiences with the same air brushed, pro-Republican news coverage that is provided by their Americans counterparts! With the rapid advance of technology, the world keeps getting smaller and more interdependent. As a result, shouldn't Americans care about the messages we send to the rest of the world regarding our Political leaders and their ability to govern?
Do conservatives really not see how their embrace of and adulation for the former Vice President compromises any moral or legal argument Americans might later make with regard to the actions of foreign nations? Americans denounce the Syrian people for their enthusiastic embrace of the terrorist who was recently released from prison in Scotland (Lockerbie bomber) while CPAC attendees simultaneously cheer wildly for America's own admitted war criminal (Dick Cheney)! Conservatives simply refuse to allow themselves to understand what motivates the Syrian people www.examiner.com/x-21075-Baltimore-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Aint-understanding-mellow, without it ever occurring to them that the Syrian's have reserved for themselves the same hypocritical nationalistic nearsightedness that defines the perspective of Republicans in general and the CPAC crowd in particular www.examiner.com/x-21075-Baltimore-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d11-USA-USA-Oylmpic-edition !
At last month's CPAC convention, conservative mendacity was on full display for the entire world to see and it, once again, embarrassed America. The world's 1.5 billion Muslims watch as conservatives lead the way in reducing any attempt to understand what motivates Islamic terrorism as unpatriotic "blame America first-ism" and then when an American engages in domestic terrorism owing to some objection to America's progressive tax policy, conservative Congressmen Steve King refers to said terrorist as a hero during his right wing speech (rant) before the cheering throngs at the CPAC convention http://www.opednews.com/populum/diarypage.php?did=15891! Can they really not understand how this breathtaking nationalistic hypocrisy appears to the rest of the world and how it continues to tarnish America's image?
So when the CPAC conference concluded with a keynote address delivered by the clown prince of right wing gasbagery; Glen Beck, the non-substance and complete lack of seriousness of the conservative movement was laid bare for all to see! The CPAC crowd is the vocal and activist wing of one of America's two major political parties and as such they define a large portion of what constitutes American political thought. They're rigidly ideological, fact and reason averse, cynical, corrupt, hawkish, hyper partisan, racially regressive and transparently disdainful of anyone who disagrees with them! They shine a very unflattering light on our political system and they continue to embarrass the American people!


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Senior Rafael Aita and junior Sam Williams of UNCW advanced to the quarterfinals of the doubles draw Saturday at the ITA Carolina Men's Tennis Regional in Cary.
The No. 2-seeded tandem won a thriller over Duke's Cale Hammond and DJ McCall, 8-7 (2), to earn a quarterfinal berth against North Carolina's Oystein Steiro and Nelson Vick. The match will be played Sunday at 12:30 p.m., with the winner playing again later in the day in the semifinals.
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Minneapolis, MN - At the 2004 Speedo American Cup, sophomore Paige Thompson and junior Janine Strack advanced to the semi-final of the three-meter springboard and 10-meter platform, respectively. Former Bruin All-American Regan Gosnell, who was one of 24 individuals invited to compete at the American Cup, was a finalist on platform.
On three-meter, Thompson advanced to the semi-final after qualifying for the event on Monday. She finished 17th overall with a score of 408.06. The top-12 individuals advanced to the final.
Strack, who qualified for platform on Tuesday, advanced to the semi-final in yesterday's action. She finished 17th overall, scoring 321.21. It was her second semi-final appearance at a major meet.
Gosnell, who had been invited to compete at the American Cup, advanced to the platform final. She entered the final in eight place, with a score of 388.77. In the final, she advanced to finish sixth overall, scoring 677.25. With her finish at the American Cup, Gosnell received one points towards qualifying for the Olympic Trial meet this June. She has a total of eight points towards Olympic Trial qualifying.
The 2004 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials will be held June 7-13 in St. Peter's, MO.


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As Valentine's Day approaches, selecting a seductive fragrance is top of mind for many women. But with so many to choose from, cutting through the clutter can be a challenge. You don't want something too heavy, you don't want something too sweet… which is why when we heard about Lierac Eau Sensorielle, a light and hydrating water for the body that you spray on after your bath or shower, we were intrigued.
Created by renowned French labs (and let's face it – who does fragrance better than the French), Lierac is the first French dermo-cosmetic brand specialized in the correction of visible signs of skin aging and esthetic disorders on the face and body. Lierac knows, shares and speaks "The Language of the Skin". This is the signature of expertise that can be seen and felt, an ideal of French seduction that accompanies you each day to help you look and stay beautiful.
Their Eau Sensorielle collection of hydrating body waters are focused on 3 white flowers: Gardenia, Camellia and Jasmine. The result: 24 hydration and relaxing effects, not to mention a fragrance to die for.
Pulling different properties from each, the three scents have distinct healing properties in addition to their fragrance. Gardenia is meant to tone and relax, Camellia provides protection, nourishment and softening, and Jasmine highlights anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties.
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USRobotics Adds Ethernet Bridge and Range Extender to Wireless MAXg Product Family
Chicago (October 10, 2005)USRobotics, a leader in network access, announced the extension of its Wireless MAXg product family today. Products new to the company's award winning lineup include the Wireless MAXg Ethernet Bridge and the Wireless MAXg Range Extender.
"Our customers need to be able to connect all of their devices in order to make full use of their computer networks and equipment," says Jim Thomsen, senior product manager for USRobotics. "The Ethernet bridge allows wired connections into an existing wireless network ensuring device connectivity, while the range extender can double the distance from which laptops and other clients can connect to the network."
The Wireless MAXg Ethernet Bridge (USR5432) can be used to wirelessly connect two Local Area Networks to share resources. It also turns any device with an Ethernet port into a wireless device. It eliminates the need to run additional cabling and provides increased flexibility for networked equipment.
The Wireless MAXg Range Extender (USR5441) can be deployed at the far reaches of an existing wireless network to extend range, without the need to run lengths of cable. It can provide up to double the network's coverage area by boosting the MAXg access point's wireless signal.
The Wireless MAXg product family is the first to combine the industry's latest 802.11g performance and range enhancements. Designed to provide performance comparable to pre-N and MIMO products for the price of standard 802.11g products, MAXg products also offer higher levels of security and greater flexibility than non-standards-compliant pre-N or MIMO products.
With WPA and WPA2 (802.11i)* security included, customers can be certain that their wireless network is secure. The upgradable antenna and new WDS compatible bridge and range extender products allow the MAXg product family to be configured to deliver even longer range and to cope better with difficult environments than pre-N or MIMO products.
Devices in the MAXg product family include:
- Wireless MAXg Router (USR5461) - MSRP $69.99
- Wireless MAXg PC Card (USR5411) - MSRP $49.99
- Wireless MAXg USB Adapter (USR5421) - MSRP $49.99
- Wireless MAXg PCI Adapter (USR5417) - MSRP $49.99
- Wireless MAXg Access Point (USR5451) - MSRP $79.99
- Wireless MAXg Ethernet Bridge (USR5432) - MSRP $79.99
- Wireless MAXg Range Extender (USR5441) - MSRP $89.99
- Wireless MAXg ADSL Gateway (USR9108) - MSRP $129.99
*WPA2 security is supported in client mode of the Wireless MAXg Ethernet Bridge only.
About USRobotics
For three decades, USRobotics has been a leader in Internet access and networking known for quality, innovation, and performance. Without losing its focus on the analog modems that made the company a household name, USRobotics is rapidly expanding its category leadership by offering high-speed, broadband modems; wired and wireless networking solutions; and Internet security devices to the growing home, home office, and small- to medium-sized business markets. USRobotics is privately held and headquartered in the Chicago area. For further information, please visit the Web site at www.usr.com.
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If nothing else, I am consistent.
I've found marathon training to be very interesting. I did really well with 2 weeks at each distance until I got into the higher mileage. Once I got past 16 miles, I started developing a pattern of having a really good long run one week, followed by a terrible second run at the same distance. It was frustrating at first, but I've gotten used to it. I'm starting to think about how I would train differently the next time I do this (though that won't be for a while - I promised Andy). I think next time I will give myself a longer training period and plan on alternating long and short runs when I get into the longer distances. I'm also planning on continuing my weekend runs and keeping myself in half marathon shape. That way I can run some of the half marathons I've be thinking about, and I will have less building up to do when I next decide to run a full marathon.
Anyway, yesterday was supposed to be my last long training run. I was going to do another 22 mile run before starting my taper. Things didn't go according to plan. I started out fine. It was raining, but it wasn't heavy enough to be unpleasant. I was feeling pretty good for the first 8 miles, and then I started to feel achy. Lately, I haven't felt this until much later in the run. Last week I didn't get achy until mile 18. I knew it wasn't going to be good. Still, I pushed on. I wanted to finish the run because it was my last one.
At mile 10, I got a terrible cramp in my hamstring. I tried to keep going, but it hurt. I tried walking. I stopped and stretched. Nothing was helping. My hamstring felt like a rubber band that was about to snap. I also started cramping in my quads, my calves, my other hamstring, and my feet. The cramps in my feet were incredibly painful, but I still tried to keep going.
At mile 12, I turned around. My plan had been to run from my house to St. Albans, the reverse of what I ran the week before. Andy was going to bring me Gatorade soon, and I knew I couldn't go any further. I started hobbling back, and at mile 13 Andy and the kids arrived, and I went home with them. That last mile was excruciating. I tried to run, but it hurt. Walking hurt. I slipped in some mud, and for a moment my hamstring hurt so much that I thought I had injured myself.
That was why I turned around. I didn't want to cut my last run short, but I also knew that if I kept going I would injure myself. And I knew that if I injured myself after all of this training and couldn't race, I would be really angry with myself. So, I made the smart choice. And, I feel good about that.
I know that I am ready for the marathon (or at least as ready as I am going to be). I've done 22 miles, and if I can do 22, I can do 26.2. I know how good my legs feel after a couple easier weeks, so I think I will feel great and have a good run on race day. I'm super excited for it.
I have one more training run. A short, 10 mile run. I think I'm going to go back to my old route with the 3 miles of hills. I'd like to get some more hills in before the race. I'm looking forward to it and to having more of my weekend free because I'm not spending an entire day running. It will be nice to have my life back, but I definitely don't regret training for this race. I've learned a lot about myself and my body through training, and I've changed in a lot of positive ways. I'm psyched to do this and put all my training to good use!
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I've got to say, I have loved reading about your training. You are so honest about the ups and downs, and it's inspiring for this 5k girl in training to see that things aren't automatically easier when you can go longer distances. You are so going to kick butt at this...can't wait to hear about it when you cross that line!!
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You're so close!
Can't wait until you reach your goal!
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You sure are doing things right. And definitely smart, like you said. You are super prepared, and I'm so glad you're psyched and you know that your body is ready! Your training updates have been some of my favorite blogs to read because the whole process is fascinating and your journey has been amazing to read about. Way to go!! :)
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I am so excited for you. You have worked so hard!
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Feb 27, 2011 10:49 AM
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High School: 2001 graduate of The Dalles High School in the Dalles, Ore....four-year letter-winner in track and cross country...1999 state champion in cross country, state runner-up in '97 and '98...placed fifth at state meet as a senior...four-time district cross country champion and four-time first-team all-district honoree...in track, won three consecutive state titles in the 3000m (99-01) and also won the 1500m in '00...state runner-up in the 1500m in '99 and '01...four-time district champion in the 1500m and 3000m...The Dalles HS and Tri-Valley Scholar Athlete of the Year...holds school record in the 1500 (4:38).
Personal: Majoring in liberal arts and sciences, interested in becoming an emergency room doctor...step-father Greg Gustafson coached her high school cross country and track teams...parents are Heidi Gustafson and Tim Fitz, step-mother Tammy Fitz...father Tim Fitz played minor league baseball...has one sister, Heather (15)...born April 13, 1983... full name is Mandi Jo Fitz-Gustafson...hobbies include water sports and riding horses.
Personal Bests: 800 - 2:16.9, 1500 - 4:38, 3000 - 10:17.


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Is it Cheaper to Replace a Few Windows at a Time?
From Margaret Everton on November 16, 2011 in Window Replacement
If you're considering replacing your windows, you know that you have many factors to consider. What type of windows. Which brand. How to get a window contractor. And you may be wondering if replacing a few at a time is cheaper than full window replacement.
Well, we have some answers for you.
Price-Check Any Number of Window Replacements
First off, winter is upon us. If you need to replace any windows, it's better to replace the ones that are damaged, inefficient and costing you extra heating money. If going through the process of replacing every window in your home is too expensive, at least get to the ones that are causing a problem by working incorrectly. Why? An outdated window can cost you a huge percentage of your energy bill (as much as 30%), and falls under the urgent category in home repair. We recommend price-checking your window replacements immediately to conserve both energy and funds this coming winter.
To get pricing on any number of window replacements, click here.
Urgent need aside, you may be interested to know that it's possible to do a few windows at a time (as opposed to doing exterior siding bit by bit, which just doesn't quite work). You can get windows in any increments you want, and can hire a professional to do simply one window, if that's all you need.
Larger Jobs are More Time- and Cost-Effective
That said, contractors prefer one-time larger jobs, mostly because this is the most efficient way of going about a remodeling project. With such a technical job, you will need a contractor, and doing windows a little bit at a time requires rehiring a contractor and going through the multi-step process every single time. This can cost extra money when the agreement isn't lumped together into one efficient sum. Not to mention that going through the entire process from start to finish every time can become a huge hassle for you. More disruptions to your home, as well as to the structural exterior of your house, if your siding is aluminum or vinyl.
Perhaps you're looking for a middle ground, something between doing all of your windows at once, versus single units at a time. Consider replacing the upstairs windows in one fell swoop, and getting to the downstairs windows in another wave of the project. This allows for the project costs to be virtually cut in half, without the hassle of starting over again and again.
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Cassidy Sargent creates stone wrapped-jewelry. Her pieces are funky, earthy, and 100% original. She tends to pair the wrapped-stones with some sort of a silver acscessory such as a an arrow, sun and moon, or feather. Her pendants are beautifully polished and weathered, and they are all authentic stone. Try on Cassidy's necklaces in the store and be wooed by the cool, smooth stones and the delicate wrap-work.
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Chase Dehart's signature Cult Butter frame is made from chromoly blended Cult classic tubing for maximum strength and has no brake mounts or cable guides for a clean look. It features an integrated headtube with Cult stamped top and downtube gussets, tapered toptube, butted seattube with integrated seatpost clamp, Mid BB shell, single bend chainstays with wide rear end to accept large tire sizes, investment cast seatstay bridge and heat-treated dropouts.
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Shooting Match Raises Money for Cancer
Written by Your 5News Team
Last updated on April 13, 2013 @ 9:38PM
Created on April 13, 2013 @ 6:00PM
Some people in Upshur County decided to enjoy the sunshine by having a shooting match Saturday. Both kids and adults came out to see who had the best aim.
This shooting match has been going on for a while now, but members of the Heaston United Methodist church recently found a way to turn the event into something more. It's now a fundraiser for Upshur County's Relay for Life.
How it works is the adults shoot 12,16, and 20 gauge shotguns, while the kids use 410. The one who gets the most holes in the target wins.
Each time someone shoots, they have to pay $1.50. Fifty cents pays for the bullet, and the dollar is split between the Relay and the winner. They usually raise about $300-500 for the American Cancer society through this event.
The organizer is a cancer survivor and knows the decision to get involved with this cause is an important one.
"We have several members of our church who've had cancer and are survivors. We have a few that we've lost to cancer. One of our Relay for Life team members said that he wanted to be part of making the dollar that found the cure for cancer. That's the way we feel, too," said Daisy Hunt, Relay for Life Team Captain.
Even the kids at the match knew it was about more than just fun.
Grace Snider said, "So, we're trying to raise money for Relay for Life, so the cancer people can get better. If there's like a potion they need to do on people, we might have the money to give them that."
If you want to be in the Relay for Life event, head over to Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School at the end of July.
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This spring, Denmark's Volbeat will return to North America for a tour of the U.S that brings the Danish quartet coast-to-coast. The run begins at The Fillmore in Denver, CO, and will wrap the second week of May on the East Coast with Digital Summer supporting. The third date of the tour finds the band back in Boise, where they have seen their fans grow expotentially over the last few years. This time around they will perform downtown at Taco Bell Arena. Tickets are on sale now.
The band will arrive on North American shores on the heels of their first Grammy Nomination in the Best Metal Performance category for "Room 24″ (Volbeat featuring King Diamond). Alongside this industry honor, Volbeat has become a staple at Active Rock radio, cementing the band's relevance with five consecutive #1 singles at the format. The most recent "Lola Montez" follows "The Hangman's Body Count" which held on to the top spot for five weeks, and prior chart toppers "Warrior's Call," "Still Counting" and "Heaven Nor Hell."
In the U.S., Volbeat's most recent album release via Republic "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies" has exceeded 200,000 copies sold, while overseas the title has been certified platinum in their home country of Denmark, Germany and Austria, with gold sales in Finland.
Since forming in Copenhagen in 2000, Volbeat has released five studio albums, and two live offerings that have turned the band into superstars, collecting platinum discs and prestigious awards making them one of the most talked about bands around the world. Volbeat's fifth album, Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies, debuted at No. 1 in the band's home country of Denmark alongside Canada, Germany, Norway, Switzerland and Austria. The new release saw a debut at No. 2 in Finland, No. 4 in the Netherlands and Sweden, and No. 9 in The United States. Volbeat is Michael Poulsen (vocals/guitar), Anders Kjølholm (bass) and Jon Larsen (drums), joined by former Anthrax/The Damned Things guitarist Rob Caggiano, who produced the new album with longtime Volbeat co-producer Jacob Hansen.
The upcoming tour marks Volbeat's fourth visit to North American this album cycle, and follows an excursion as headliners of the Monster Energy Rock Allegiance Tour in August and September, 2013. This past year, the band has been one of the largest touring draws on the European continent headlining both festivals and a arena tour, and they appeared at the major Japanese festival Summer Sonic 2013 in both Tokyo and Osaka. Cumulatively, Volbeat has performed for over a million fans since the current album was released.
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- Volbeat interview: Jon Larsen talks next album, Randy Blythe, and Adam Ant
- An Acoustic Evening with Sevendust comes to Boise on April 20 at The Knit
- Black Label Society will make return to the Knitting Factory
- Volbeat Q&A: Guitarist Rob Caggiano talks new album and departing Anthrax
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Jared Odrick – Penn State
Scout: David Syvertsen
Height/Weight: 6'5/301
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Pro Potential: Kevin Williams – Minnesota Vikings
Position Traits
Pass Rush/Closing Ability/Moves and Counter Moves: Is currently further along than most defensive line prospects when it comes to the refinement of several pass rush moves. Uses his hands exceptionally well to rip and swim. Can use an effective spin move despite having a higher than normal center of gravity. Incredible athlete that can close in on a ball carrier quickly. Has a lot of range, makes plenty of tackles outside the box.
Pursuit/Lateral Movement/Agility: Tremendous balance, can get after the ball carrier right away. Gets in full stride out in space like a linebacker. Light on his feet when he has to be, has the wiggle in his hips to make the last second moves to avoid the meat of a block.
Quickness/Explosion: Fires low and with anger out of his stance. Can get a little out of control at the point of attack, but it is sometimes to his advantage. Can move well for such a big frame within the tight spaces.
Run Defend/Recognition: More of a one gap penetrator that can alter the lane of a running back. Does not stay home and eat up double teams well. Can be driven back easily by a strong double team duo. Will be late to react because of how out of control he gets at the point of attack.
Size/Length/Hand Size: A physical marvel to look at. Has a huge frame with minimal loose weight, could easily add 10-15 pounds and maintain the athleticism. Very long arms with big, powerful hands. Already has the NFL body.
Strength/Ability to Shed Blocks: Well balanced strength from top to bottom. Very difficult for a blocker to lock on to because of the power he gets how out his hands and arms. Can free himself up more often than not. Can be ridden out of a play because of his penetrating style.
Tackling: 80+ tackles from the defensive tackle position over the past two years. Uses long arms to swallow the ball carrier, almost always gets the take down if he gets his hands on the back. Can deliver a violent jolt because of how low he plays when his technique is right.
Technique/Hand Use/Leverage: Very sound technique when firing out of his stance, impressive for such a tall player. Uses his hands as a weapon, violent and aggressive. Can get in to the blocker's body right away and use his hands to free himself up. Tends to get out of control, losing track of his feet and body position.
Versatility: Big time asset, as he can play in any scheme. Could fill the role of a 3-4 end because of his freakish athleticism. Might be best suites as a 3-technique because of his ability to fire off the ball and live in the opposing backfield. After the weight gain most young defensive linemen obtain after NFL strength straining, he could even play the nose tackle-A-gap role that Darnell Dockett plays with in Arizona.
Final Word: Keep any eye on Odrick's rise leading up to the draft. Personally, I believe he is already in the first round discussion because of how attractive he is within any defensive scheme. A lot of defensive linemen are scheme-specific, but Odrick can literally play within any defense and produce. He is a high-motor player that gets the most out of himself. Considering the top tier physical package he brings to the table, Odrick could evolve in to one of the best defensive linemen in the game down the road. While he will struggle to stay at home and absorb blocks, Odrick has the work ethic and coach-ability to bring his game to a Pro-Bowl level.


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Who is your preference for the GOP nominee for lieutenant governor?
Total Voters: 2,020
Let us know more about what you think in the comments!
There's only one candidate who leaves me 100% certain that she won't support any tax hikes or other expansion of government.
Apparently the voting is over. I am disappointed not to be able to cast my enthusiastic support for EW Jackson. Mr. Jackson has several advantages the others don't in my estimation. As a black American, he can deliver the message of conservatism without the 'bias' of being white. More important to me, Mr. Jackson has had a great deal of experience in life but essentially NONE as a POLITICIAN. Politicians quickly begin to think like politicians and we suffer the results. Mr. Jackson does not think like a politician. He thinks like a smart, well-educated man with common sense and integrity. That's what we need in all levels of government!
Still open. Not sure what the issue is, but you should still be able to vote.
Go Steve Martin!
I have heard some very good things about Delegate Scott Lingamfelter. Of all the responses in this article I find his to be head and shoulders above the rest. We lost miserably in 2012 and we need someone with real integrity, a solid game plan and the courage to see it through. Scott's my horse.
Jeannemarie Davis 4 LG! (The only one who can actually win in November)
Please do not use names of real people to leave comments khart87.
That's what they said about Romney.
I'm hearing a great deal more substance from Pete Snyder than from any of the other candidates. I think he has the knowledge needed to lead Virginia in the right direction.
My choice for the nomination doesn't matter. Since the State Central Committee changed the rules in the middle of the game to benefit their preferred gubernatorial candidate, this is going to be decided at a convention instead of a primary, and I won't have an opportunity to vote on our nominee.


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The arrival of our firstborn stripped me of the defenses I'd painstakingly acquired. Now I knew what only childbirth could have taught me. I belonged to the life I'd summoned into being; I was my daughter's as much as she was mine; the bond was irrevocable. How—it did not seem -possible—how could a woman let go of her child? All through the year in which I carried my daughter in my arms, and the one in which she toddled and spoke, and the next, when I dropped her off at nursery school while carrying her brother on my hip: Over and over motherhood returned me to a place that looked a lot like the land of the unrequited. Had there been something wrong with me after all, a thing that made me different from my children, lacking the power to command a mother's devotion?
My mother hadn't wanted me, and she hadn't loved me. I knew she hadn't, felt it more keenly with each year and its turning seasons. Summer afternoons at the beach segued into picking pumpkins and making Halloween costumes. When winter held us indoors, we visited the dinosaurs at the -natural-history museum or stayed home to bake cookies. One art project at a time, my children destroyed the mahogany dining table at which I'd done years' worth of homework, never marring the finish because I knew better than to defy my grandmother's dictum to cover its surface with a pad before laying so much as a pencil on it. I loved playing with my children, and I loved ruining that beautiful table I'd inherited, eventually replacing it with one I liked better, one on which we spilled milk—and paint, and glue—without crying over it. But all this happiness inspired an equally unexpected emotion: resentment. Before I had children of my own, I hadn't known, exactly, what I'd missed. When I was a child, the longing I felt for my mother was amorphous and encompassing, a wound whose limits I couldn't fathom, its contours invisible. Now I saw them, and what I saw sharpened my grief, and my anger.
AND THEN CAME the longed-for third child, my husband having chivalrously joined me in what hadn't been his idea, even if he did try to claim it the moment she was in his arms. But three was the bargain, not four, and immediately upon Julia's birth I had a tubal ligation, the one form of contraception that redefined menopause. Now I wouldn't have to dread infertility. Julia was the third, and she would be the last. I marked first words and first steps with the awareness that I was bidding them good-bye forever, even as I added them to the sepia-toned gallery in my head. I saved one bottle of breast milk at the back of the freezer, hidden under an ancient bag of frozen peas, and from time to time I'd take it out to feel what preserved it, hold that chill tight in my hand. Years passed; the bottle remained under the peas; Julia grew. Nursery school. First grade. Chapter books. Once again, the tooth fairy secreted her currency in my desk—a cache of golden Sacagawea dollars. Before they were spent, our older children were in college, and I had a 10-year-old who was, of course, far more than the child I'd imagined. Then, Julia had been an idea, a picture of myself at 50 with a child beside me, a picture meant to eclipse the one that frightened me, of myself, at 50, drowning in peace and quiet.


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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
Another welcome from Michigan
Welcome from Alabama, and my goal is to move to Vermont too
My goal is to move to one of them eventually, I'd prefer NH for the ocean proximity but I'd take either. The only problem is jobs can be tougher to find since it tends to be more rural.
I was in Mass until about 3 weeks ago. I may end up there, soon!
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Hello, Cave, and welcome from Missouri to this great forum with good folks and LOTS of info....Good luck on your move.....so by your name, are you a spelunker?


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Expedition 13 Commander Pavel Vinogradov, Brazilian astronaut Marcos Pontes, and Expedition 13 Flight Engineer Jeff Williams, pose for the media during a tour of the Soyuz assembly building at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Soyuz rocket will launch the trio to the International Space Station on Wednesday, March 29. Vinogradov and Williams will begin a six-month stay on the orbital outpost, replacing the Expedition 12 crew -- Commander Bill McArthur and Flight Engineer Valery Tokarev. Pontes will spend eight days on the station before returning with McArthur and Tokarev. Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls


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While appearing on this weekend's edition of "The McLaughlin Group," Daily Beast columnist Eleanor Clift claimed that Ambassador Chris Stevens was not murdered in the Benghazi terror attack, but died of smoke inhalation. She further claimed the terror attack was a result of an online video. Clift's comments, Twitchy said Sunday, sparked anger from a number of people.
"Every media organization has investigated this to death," Clift said. "This animates the right-wing of the Republican Party and I would like to point out ambassador Stevens was not murdered. He died of smoke inhalation in the safe room in that CIA installation."
"I don't think that's a fact, Eleanor," said Susan Ferrechio, chief congressional correspondent for the Washington Examiner. Clift responded by claiming her assertion is "a fact."
"It was a terrorist attack, Eleanor," Pat Buchanan shot back. "He was murdered in a terrorist attack."
Clift then tried to provide cover for the administration by asserting the attack was the result of an obscure online video, a claim that has long since been debunked.
"It was an opportunistic terrorist attack that grew out of that video," she said, parroting White House talking points.
"The video had nothing to do with it," Buchanan responded.
Many conservatives on Twitter slammed the reliably liberal Clift for her comments. Twitchy said it shows that "elites in the mainstream media never pass up an opportunity to further embarrass themselves."
"How does genius Eleanor Clift think the smoke got there to begin with?" one person on Twitter asked. Another person said Clift's remarks illustrate why so many people hate the mainstream media. Others piled on, calling Clift misguided and moronic. One person said her comments show she hates America and is brainwashed.
Tammy Bruce posted a picture of Stevens sans trousers, holding his arm up, and demanded Clift immediately correct herself. The picture, which can also be seen here, would seem to indicate Stevens was still alive after the attack. Some have also said Stevens was raped and tortured after the attack.
"Dying of 'Smoke Inhalation' in #Benghazi involves being alive, stripped naked, & surrounded by terrorists," Bruce tweeted. "Got it."
Video of the heated segment can be seen above.
Suggested Links
- Report: White House sent 'smoking gun' email to Muslim Brotherhood agent
- Nancy Pelosi claims two families of Benghazi victims don't want investigation
- Trey Gowdy dismisses death threat, reveals intent to subpoena Hillary Clinton
- Yes, Virginia, there is a Democrat-media complex
- Wasserman Schultz: GOP 'un-American' for seeking answers to Benghazi attack


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Nano cap
A nano cap is a company with relatively tiny market capitalization, generally below $50 million.
Expanded Definition
Where micro cap companies might lie in the area of the market map labeled, "Here be dragons," nano cap companies aren't even on the map. These are the tiniest of the tiny, usually penny stocks, and extremely risky to invest in. The companies are usually just starting out, probably have no business being public, and are often used in pump and dump scams.
Investing in such tiny companies, almost always traded on the pink sheets where anything goes, is dangerous to your health and pocketbook. Many companies operate on hopes and dreams, without a real product or revenue, to say nothing of net income. Having been sufficiently warned, though, some investors do play in this space.
Even more so than with micro caps, a thorough understanding of the company, its prospects, plans, and strategy are necessary for successful investing. Do not pay attention to the hype many of these companies have. If they issue a press release for having opened the door between the boss and secretary (or other frivolous reasons), run away. However, because information is usually so scarce -- these companies rarely file SEC documentation like the 10-Q or 10-K -- gaining enough information to make an informed investing decision is difficult.
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