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Every Summer New England states host some of the best festivals. Many are kid-friendly or are just for families. Some of these events are for charities, town support, or sponsored by various local business. Some events this year are free to attend!
Grecian Festival 2014
June 6, 7 and 8
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Be Greek for a Day! The festival is one of the first ethnic festival of its kind in New England and remains one of the largest with over 25,000 attendees. The festival runs Friday 5pm - 12am, Saturday 11am - 12am and Sunday 12pm -10pm with Greek food and pastries, St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral is located at 120 Russell Street directly across from Historic Elm Park! Live music and dance performances, a car raffle, kids' fest, admission is just $2.00 and kids under 12 are FREE! For more information visit their website http://grecianfestival.org
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Mid-June through late August
Becket, Massachusetts
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival is the ideal destination for a summer getaway. A National Historic Landmark and National Medal of Arts recipient, Jacob's Pillow is nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. Called "the dance center of the nation" by The New York Times, the Pillow brings together dance, music, art, and culture, with more than 300 free and ticketed events including performances, photography and art exhibits, lectures and discussions, tours, dance class observation, onsite dining and much more. Dance companies from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, and across the United States perform in two theaters and an outdoor stage throughout the summer.http://www.jacobspillow.org
Food Truck Festival at Elm Park
June 21, 2014
Worcester, Massachusetts
Introducing the 2014 Food Truck Festivals – rolling through the Bay State from Worcester to Topsfield, from Lowell to Cape Cod– and several communities in between this summer and fall. All festivals will take place from noon to 4 pm, with a special VIP Preview hour from 11am – noon.http://foodtruckfestivalsofne.com/
Martha's Vineyard: Annual Oak Bluffs Harbor Festival
June 21, 2014
Oak Bluffs -- Martha's Vineyard Island, Massachusetts
More than 40 vendors from near and far, including many of the Vineyard favorites, plan to return for one of the Island's most popular events. As always, an abundance of native seafood and gourmet treats await the festive gathering at this year's Harbor Festival. Admission for this event is free and the public is encouraged to come and spend the day. For children, the Annual Faerie Festival will entertain all ages with mystical storytelling and Celtic musicians.http://www.mvol.com/events/756
Cape Ann Artisans Spring Studio Tour
June 21-22, 2014
Cape Ann, Massachusetts
This self-guided tour along the scenic coastline of Gloucester and Rockport presents a unique opportunity to see the work of 21 professional artists in 18 studios. The work represented includes: pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, mosaics, weaving and jewelry. Several of the artists will be demonstrating their working process during the tour. Brochures with route maps will be available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the Rockport Information Booth on Rte. 127 and at each of the artisans. A bright magenta Studio Tour banner will mark each location. Download a brochure. This event repeats in October.http://capeannartisans.com/
15th Annual African American and Juneteenth Festival
June 28, 2014
Institute Park
Worcester, Massachusetts
This great family and community event celebrates African American history and culture and the oldest nationally recognized end of slavery with music, art and craft, food, dance, and vendors from the Worcester community. http://allevents.in/worcester/african-american-juneteenth-festival-2014/652172374854941
St. Peter's Fiesta Festival
June 25-29, 2014
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Starting at the turn of the century, many Italian families from Sicily settled in the fishing community of Gloucester. They continued many of the customs they had practiced in the old country; among these, paying homage to St. Peter, the Patron Saint of Fishermen. This annual festival honors St. Peter and is a celebration of the community and its rich heritage. This festival includes an annual open air Mass at the Altar at St. Peter's Square, followed by a procession and the blessing of the Italian-American fishing fleet. In the afternoon is the famous and entertaining Greasy Pole competition in which brave souls run across a grease-covered pole above the water trying to capture a flag. In the Seine Boat Races, twelve-man crews prove their strength and stamina by rowing against each other in old Seine boats in a grueling mile long race.http://www.stpetersfiesta.org
Charles W. Morgan Homecoming to New Bedford
June 28 - July 6, 2014
State Pier, New Bedford, Massachussetts
Built and launched in New Bedford in 1841, the Charles W. Morgan is now America's oldest wooden whaling and commercial ship still afloat — only the USS Constitution is older. Over an 80-year whaling career, the Morgan embarked on 37 voyages between 1841 and 1921. She is known as a "lucky ship," having successfully navigated crushing Arctic ice, hungry cannibals, countless storms, Cape Horn roundings and, after she finished her whaling career, even the Hurricane of 1938. The Morgan's historic Homecoming to New Bedford will be nothing short of spectacular with NINE days of concerts, programs, regattas, whaleboat races and parades, a whaling history symposium, public ceremonies and much more! www.destinationnewbedford.org
Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival
August 29-31, 2014
Gloucester, Massachusetts (North Shore)
The Gloucester Schooner Festival celebrates the impact of the fishing schooner on the history of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Featured are the last remaining great Gloucester schooning vessels competing in the Mayor's Race for the Esperanto Cup, a trophy from the first International Fishermen's Race sailed in 1920. See schooner masts fill the harbor's skyline, a lighted boat parade and fireworks over the harbor.http://gloucesterschoonerfestival.net
Annual Boston Harborfest
July 2-6, 2014
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Harborfest is a five-day long Fourth of July Festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. The award-winning festival strives to honor and remember the past, celebrate the present, and educate the future with reenactments, concerts, historical tours and much, much more. More than 200 daily events during the festival are concentrated in Boston's historic downtown and waterfront districts, with sponsored main events on Boston's City Hall Plaza. Visitors to the Annual Chowderfest will vote for "Boston's Best Chowder" after sampling traditional New England-style clam chowder from some of the Boston area's top restaurants.http://www.bostonharborfest.com
An 1830′s Independence Day Celebration at Old Sturbridge Village
July 4, 2014
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Old Sturbridge Village is the largest outdoor history museum in the northeast and portrays life in a New England village in the 1830s. Step back to a time when America was new, and veterans of the fight for freedom still lived. Join in the fun as the martial band leads the citizen's procession as they march through the streets. Cheer and huzzah during a rousing patriotic reading of the Declaration of Independence and sign a giant reproduction of the document. Make your own tri-cornered hat to wear as you learn to drill with the Sturbridge Militia. Learn dances done by 19th-century Americans and play a game of "base ball."https://www.osv.org
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular|
July 4, 2014
Boston, Massachusetts
America's premier Independence Day celebration, this annual event is a Boston holiday tradition which is televised across the U.S. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come from around the world to celebrate America's birthday on the banks of the Charles River. The Boston Pops Orchestra leads the celebration, including a famous rendition of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," which features real cannons and the live ringing of area church bells. The entire event ends with a spectacular fireworks show in the skies above Boston. Take public transportation, bring some picnic food and drink, and arrive before noon to find a good seat!http://www.bso.org
Opening Night: Tanglewood (Summer Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra)
July 5, 2014 (and dates throughout the summer)
Lenox, Massachusetts
Tanglewood, an estate and music venue in Lenox, is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and hosts the annual Tanglewood Music Festival and Tanglewood Jazz Festival. This opening night event is followed by fireworks.http://www.bso.org/
Brimfield Antique and Flea Market Shows
July 8-13, 2014
Brimfield, Massachusetts
The Brimfield Antiques Show is the largest outdoor antiques show in the country, with more than 4,500 dealers and 130,000+ visitors during the course of the week. Often referred to as "The Show," it is actually comprised of 23 fields, owned by "Promoters," who lease spaces to dealers from all over the world. The show takes place three times a year. Different fields open on different days, and run for different periods of time. The show runs about a mile along Route 20, on both sides of the road, extending several hundred yards back from each side of the road. Most dealers opt to show their wares inside large and comfortable tents, and all fields are contiguously located next to each other, so seeing everything is an easy stroll. This event is held again from September 2-8, 2014. http://www.brimfieldshow.com
Nantucket Yoga Festival
July 11-13, 2014
Nantucket, Massachusetts
The Nantucket Yoga Festival will bring together the very best world class yoga instructors,wellness experts and healthy living guides. The Westmoor Club will host an exciting opening night celebration followed by classes and workshops outdoors under tent at Bartlett's Ocean View Farm. 24 workshops; 15 teachers; one inspiring weekend.http://nantucketyogafestival.com
Green River Festival
July 12-13, 2014
Greenfield Community College - Greenfield, Massachusetts
One of the top musical events in western Massachusetts, the Green River Festival combines superb musical talent from around the U.S., local food and fine crafts and hot air balloons for two days of sun and fun.http://www.greenriverfestival.com
National Sand Sculpting Festival
July 18-20, 2014
Revere Beach, Massachusetts
The 11 th Annual Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival (NSSF) will be held Friday–Sunday, July 18 -20 , 2014 . The festival is a greatly anticipated annual summer event in the Greater Boston area with approximately 300,000 attendees. It was voted one of Boston's Top Events by BizBash Magazine, a leading media publication in the event industry. Master sand sculptors from around the world compete in this national contest that attracts international, national and regional media coverage.http://reverebeach.com
Lowell Folk Festival
July 25-27, 2014
Lowell, Massachusetts
The largest FREE folk festival in the country attracts thousands of people over three days. The Lowell Folk Festival strives to present the very finest traditional artists from across the country and around the world. Festival stages reverberate with the sounds of traditional music more often heard in homes, social clubs, dance halls and annual celebrations. Enjoy ethnic food and crafts. In the area, visit the Lowell National Historic Park which offers museums and exhibits highlighting Lowell's significant contribution to the American Industrial Revolution. Ride a historic replica trolley or cruise the canals aboard a tour boat.http://lowellfolkfestival.org
LGBT Family Week in Provincetown
July 26 - August 2, 2014
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Family Week is the largest national gathering of the LGBT-headed family community in the United States and this year marks the 19th annual event. LGBT parents, their children, their extended families, prospective parents and friends will gather at the tip of Cape Cod in gay-friendly Provincetown, to relax and enjoy an amazing week filled with great conversations, singing, dancing, games, beach parties and more!http://www.familyequality.org
100th Annual Portuguese Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
July 31 - August 3, 2014
Medeira Field, New Bedford, Mass.
Founded in 1914, this traditional mid-summer event has become the largest Portuguese Feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England, attracting more than 300,000 visitors. The Feast features Portuguese and American food, live music and entertainment, midway, carnival rides and the largest parade in New Bedford.http://portuguesefeast.com
LGBT Family Week
July 26 - August 2, 2014
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Family Week is the largest national gathering of the LGBT-headed family community in the United States. LGBT parents, their children, extended families, prospective parents and friends will gather at the tip of Cape Cod in gay-friendly Provincetown to relax and enjoy an amazing week filled with great conversation, singing, dancing, games, beach parties and more!http://www.familyequality.org
Salem's Annual Maritime Festival
August 2, 2014
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem's Maritime Festival at Derby Wharf celebrates New England's long seafaring history and traditions. Come for music, exhibits, demonstrations, tours of the Custom House and the Derby House, harbor cruises, food and family-friendly activities. Head down the street to visit the House of Seven Gables. Climb aboard a reconstructed 1797 merchant ship and immerse yourself in the stories surrounding the Salem witch trials of 1692 — all in the same day! Get to Salem easily from Boston on the Salem Ferry or by commuter train.http://www.nps.gov/sama
Tanglewood Wine and Food Classic -- Western Massachusetts
August 7-10, 2014
Lenox, Massachusetts
Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, presents the Tanglewood Wine and Food Classic, featuring wines from around the world and locally-sourced foods enjoyed in an incomparable setting on the Tanglewood grounds. The Wine and Food Classic includes seminars, celebrity chef dinners, a Grand Tasting and cooking demonstrations.http://www.bso.org
The 132nd Bolton Fair
Bolton, Massachusetts
August 8-10, 2014
The Bolton Fair is a traditional New England fair with animal Exhibits and shows, crafts, artisans, entertainers, a midway, an a farmer's market. The fair was originally held in neighboring Bolton, but moved to its new location in Lancaster in 2004 to further expand the exhibits, booths and entertainment. The Bolton Fair draws attendees from all over New England and is one of the few remaining fairs to focus on agriculture and animals.http://www.boltonfair.org
Boston Pops on Nantucket
August 9, 2014
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
Head for island fun at the annual Boston Pops on Nantucket concert to benefit Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Experience outstanding music and a stunning fireworks show on one Nantucket's most well-known beaches. Rated 'Best Summer Event on Nantucket' by readers of the Inquirer and Mirror for 15 years in a row!http://www.bso.org/
Annual TD Bank Pops by the Sea Concert
August 10, 2014
Hyannis, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)
The TD Bank Pops by the Sea concert is Cape Cod's single largest cultural event. This is the only time of the year that the Boston Pops play on Cape Cod. This fundraising concert regularly sells out to a live audience of more than 15,000 – the Cape's largest single audience. Cape Cod residents and visitors from throughout the United States and abroad gather for this magical afternoon event.http://www.artsfoundation.org/pops-by-the-sea
Annual Cotuit Arts & Crafts Festival
August 16-17, 2014
Cotuit, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)
For two days in August the Cotuit Village Green becomes the largest outdoor crafts festival on Cape Cod. Come to this quaint, seaside village to see the wares of 100 outstanding artisans and craftsmen. Free parking and free admission.http://www.craftfestcotuit.com
Annual Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show
August 16-17, 2014
Bidwell Park - Stockbridge, Massachusetts
The town of Stockbridge, blessed with internationally renowned summer festivals of music, theater and dance, major art museums and historic homes, brings hundreds of thousands of art and craft lovers to visit the most famous Main Street in America, as painted by Norman Rockwell. More than 80 jury-selected artists and crafters will display their work ranging from paintings to ceramics, fiberware to glass blowing.http://stockbridgechamber.org
Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
August 16-17, 2014
Stage Fort Park -- Gloucester, Massachusetts
Historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will once again blossom into the colorful Gloucester Waterfront Festival. A collection of more than 175 juried artists and craftsmen from throughout the U.S. will display their unique creations, along with live music and delicious ethnic foods. A pancake breakfast and traditional New England lobster bake complement this picture-perfect seaport event! Free live "family style" entertainment includes Celtic, ragtime bands, country and folk music. The North Shore Old Car Club will display over 75 antique autos on Sunday. Free admission, held rain or shine.http://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2010/08/12/things-to-do-gloucester-waterfront-festival/
Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival
August 16 & 18, 2014
Provincetown & Cotuit, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)
Two days of great jazz in two towns on Cape Cod. At the very tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown is a colorful community with many shops and restaurants, whale watching and beautiful beaches.http://www.provincetownjazzfestival.org


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A strike at a supermarket chain with stores in Northern California and Nevada is over after workers and the company reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
Raley's and the United Food and Commercial Workers union announced the deal on Tuesday. Union officials said that picket lines would immediately be withdrawn from all Raley's and Nob Hill stores.
The parties did not provide any details of the settlement. However, the union says it was able to retain one of its most important benefits, a union-run health plan.
The grocery chain and UFCW returned to the bargaining table over the weekend in San Francisco following the Nov. 4 strike.
The two sides had been at odds over wages and benefits, including Raley's proposal to eliminate health care benefits for retirees eligible for Medicare.
Negotiators with Raley's Family of Fine Stores and the United Food and Commercial Workers announced the 9-day old grocery strike was over.
"This is very exciting because this contract provides us with the cost savings we need to fund our vision and the initiatives to make us more competitive in the 21st Century," said Mike Teel, president of Raley's of Family Fine Stores.
He added, "I greatly appreciate the incredible effort put forth by our employees and company during this time as well as thank the many customers who continued to support us. As one of the last large family-owned grocery chains, it will be great to have everyone back working again."
The agreement will not be made public until it is ratified by the Union members, ends 15 months of negotiations between the two sides.
The Union will recommend ratification to its members with a vote to occur at a date to be decided in the near future. The agreement will also be shared with the union members working at Bel Air, a grocery store chain owned by Raley's, which was not part of the strike.
This dispute marked the first strike in the history of the 77-year old company. In recent years, there has been a huge increase of more than 240 non-union retailers either opening or expanding their stores specifically to sell groceries.
This, coupled with the recession and skyrocketing health care costs, created a number of issues which both the store and the union had to work through.
Said Teel, "It is important to remember that everyone including our employees, our customers, our company and the communities we serve have suffered in this labor dispute. So, it gives me great pleasure to know that as of today our employees will be back to work serving our customers with the same attention and care as we have always served our customers at Raley's and Nob Hill."

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From May 30, 1982 to September 19, 1998, shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. was a constant for the Baltimore Orioles, playing in 2,632 consecutive contests. Mississippi State senior second baseman Heidi Shape has become the Bulldogs' version of baseball's Iron Man.
Since the beginning of the 2011 season, the Bulldogs have played 169 games. Shape has been the starting second baseman for all of them.
"It has been a lot of fun," Shape said. "Obviously everybody wants to come and play. It has been nice to have that opportunity."
Shape has been a constant near the top of the lineup and as a leader of the infield defense, but nearly everything else about the program has changed. Shape's sophomore year was when head coach Vann Stuedeman arrived on campus and changed the culture of MSU softball.
"Along with the coaching change came a culture change," Shape explained. "It's more of a family environment now. It wasn't a priority to really help each other out before. When Vann came it was so much different. It turned out to be the best thing that could happen."
Helping foster a family environment is Shape's close relationship with fellow senior Sam Lenahan. The two grew up 10 minutes apart in Gwinnett County, Ga., and have known each other through softball for more than 10 years.
"I decided to come here and it has worked out great that Sam came here, too," Shape said. "We've been friends forever. We played together during summer travel ball and against each other in high school softball."
The team dynamic has certainly changed since Stuedeman's arrival, and so has Shape's production on the field. As a freshman, she batted .236 with 22 runs scored and 29 driven in. A year later, her first under Stuedeman, Shape upped her production to a .259 average and 30 RBI. Shape turned in her best season to date last spring, hitting nearly .300 (.298) and scoring a personal-best 27 runs.
Shape credits Stuedeman's approach for helping her develop into a better player on the field, and even a better person.
"The main thing I've picked up is to control the controllable," Shape said. "There are so many things I used to get so mad about. If I can't control it, I can't get mad about it. That's something that helps me in all aspects. Vann has taught us so much."
More than individual success, Shape is focused on team success during her final season in the Maroon and White. Despite helping MSU to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time since 2007-09, Shape wants more for her final campaign.
"It has been fun the last two trips, but we want to go further," Shape said. "The first year we made it. Last year we wanted to do better. We did and won a game. Now we want more. Every time you go, you want more each time. That's the point we're all at now. It's fun going to regionals, but how much more fun would it be to go to super regionals or the world series? Lots more fun."
If Shape can lift the Bulldogs to the NCAA Super Regional round or beyond this spring, her legacy will not only be consecutive games played, but also helping to create a tradition of postseason success in Starkville.


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My daughter has loved the animals on the Baby Einstein movies, so I thought it would be fitting to theme her birthday after farm animals. I wanted to make the theme somewhat subtle and tie in pinks, oranges, and a hint of yellow. I also wanted to keep it simple.
After finding the adorable printable on Etsy and scoring Pinterest, I set to create a beautiful, sweet first birthday for my baby girl. I used a few fabrics throughout the party. They were used to make the dessert table runner, the letters on Averys birthday onesie, the fabric strips on her high chair, and the mini pennant banner of the front door wreath.
I made Avery's birthday hat from a template I found online with card stock. Using that same templante, I cut scrap booking paper and glued it on top. I added rif raf trim, a paper number one and a yarn pom pom used this tutorial http://www.danamadeit.com/2010/12/pom-poms-a-very-simple-tutorial.html.
We served pink lemonade. The milk glasses are Starbucks Frapaccino bottles, emptied and cleaned. I added some twine and a small pink flower from Martha Stewart's collection. Light pink paper straws were used as well.
A few days before Avery's birthday party I made the fondant barn to top her cake. I used a wood impression to make the walls and the horses head by hand, attaching each piece with water and letting it dry a couple days. I love the way it turned out.
Up until the morning of the party, I was unsure of what cake I was going to end up with. I thought about making one really early in the morning, but I luckily ended up finding the perfect cake at a local bakery down the street from us. Orginally, it had pink roses on top, but I had the decorator remove them.
The mini cupcakes were made from a box cake (pink lemonade) and I added a buttercream frosting I made. The brownies were made from a Ghiradelli dark chocolate box mix. I cut them out with a circle cutter and they looked really clean. The pig and "one" cookies were made and decorated by my talented mother, which I embellished with some fondant flowers. The Oreo truffle pops were so easy to make and got rave reviews by everyone ( another Pinterest find). They are quite delicious. Early in the morning I made the donuts using the Baby Cakes donut maker. I dipped them in butter and shook them in a paper bag with cinnanon and sugar. They were fresh, moist, and miniature.
The adult favors were a bag of sweet snack mix. Pretzel sticks, pink M&Ms, and caramel Chex mix. I used this recipe(http://www.cokks.com/recipe/wz8ag9q2/microwave-caramel-chex.html).
The kids favors were stickers, a couple extra large crayons, a mini rubber ducky, and home-made, edible (my baby loves trying to eat playdoh then gags) play dough in baby food jars. I used a recipe I found through Pinterest to make the play dough.
Finally, we had our favorite photographer, Charlotte Collins, photograph her party. She has been photographing Avery since before she was born and ever since. It helps to have someone so talented capture these precious moments in life.
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Photographer: Charlotte Christine Photography
Cake: French's Bakery
Printables: BabyBumsDesigns


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I want to know the geometrical significance of Hessian Matrix. Please could anyone have any idea about it?
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I want to know the geometrical significance of Hessian Matrix. Please could anyone have any idea about it?
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Basically, it's a symmetric matrix (Young's theorem) used to describe curvature for functions of a vector variable. For a real valued function of a vector variable, $f:\mathbb{R^n}\rightarrow\mathbb{R}$ it's $n\times n$. The results of $uHu$ are of interest for optimization problems because the Hessian serves to describe local behavior of the function at those points (much like the second derivative test works for $\mathbb{R}\rightarrow\mathbb{R}$). Traits of the eigenvalues of the Hessian also do this (i.e. "positive definite").


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It was a record night for the San Antonio Scorpions as they equaled their best ever undefeated streak with their ninth straight match without defeat with a 2-0 win over Tampa Bay Rowdies at Al Lang Stadium on Saturday night.
With matches coming thick and fast for the Scorpions, Jeremy Vuolo was left out in goal for the Scorpions, which allowed on loan New York City FC keeper Josh Saunders to make his Scorpions debut.
Tampa Bay started the match well, opening the match with solid offensive play keeping Saunders under pressure for the opening quarter hour.
From that moment on the Scorpions took firm control the match and in the 29th minute forced Matt Pickens in to his first save as he denied a Raael Castillo shot from distance.
That relief was only short lived as Castillo ran over to take the corner, which was headed down for Tomasz Zahorski who stretched for the ball, only to be beaten by Lucky Mkosana, who did little to effect the final result as he put the ball past Pickens anyway to give the Scorpions a 1-0 lead.
If not for Pickens it could have easily been much more as the Scorpions were relentless in attack and Pickens' defense was not giving him much help as the Scorpions dangerous attacking trio constantly pressured Pickens, who was able to hold things firmly and keep out San Antonio.
Late in the half Billy Forbes nearly had yet another goal as his impressive shot did finally beat Pickens but it wasn't enough as it bounced off the post, keeping it 1-0 at the break.
The second half started much like the first with the Rowdies coming out in control and holding much of the possession but they could not break down the Scorpions.
The difference between the halves was that Tampa Bay were able to keep the pressure on the Scorpions for almost the entire half, but the stern defense, that has seen the Scorpions not concede a goal in the fall season, kept on going to hold Tampa out.
Needing a goal, Tampa pushed themselves forward, which allowed space for the Scorpions, and in stoppage time San Antonio found the clincher as an Eric Hassli through ball allowed Sainey Touray a simple finish to seal the 2-0 win.


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Food safety and nutrition expert Julie Miller Jones, PhD, CNS, LN, presented recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rice arsenic findings at a special session on Rice Quality Determination at the American Association of Cereal Chemists meeting earlier this month in Albuquerque, N.M. Her talk, "Weighing Arsenic and Other Risks with the Nutritional Benefits of Rice," balanced concerns about ingestion of very small amounts of arsenic with the risks of omitting rice from the diet by showing rice's importance in providing nutrients for both children and adults, and the relationship of rice and brown rice intake with lower chronic disease risk.
The latest FDA arsenic analysis, along with other analyses, were discussed in the context of arsenic speciation, sources, intakes, dose response and toxicity. The critical importance of a well-balanced and varied diet in order to minimize the effects of toxicants such arsenic was emphasized.
Dr. Jones, Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emerita of Food and Nutrition at St. Catherine University, St. Paul, Minn., is a scientific advisor for the Joint Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition for the University of Maryland and the FDA, and is a scientific advisor to the carbohydrate committee of the International Life Sciences Institute. She has been a media spokesperson on arsenic in foods and rice during the past year.
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Corruption Currents: Trends To Look For In 2011
The anti-corruption world crackled with activity in 2010, with the U.S. (again) setting Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement records, the Group of 20 turning its gaze toward the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the World Bank amping up its fraud and corruption investigations unit, to name a few major developments.
But now it's time to peer into the future, to what promises to be another groundbreaking year on several anti-corruption fronts. We've listed below 10 trends we expect to see in 2011. But don't take our word for it — please, write us with your own forecasts.
More anti-corruption enforcement by foreign nations: The anti-graft group Transparency International found that seven parties to the OECD anti-bribery convention actively enforced it in 2010, up from four in 2009. The U.K. Bribery Act, which takes effect in April, has the potential to reach corruption anywhere on the globe, and U.K. investigators are eager to grab some of the market share from their counterparts in the U.S. Nigeria, meanwhile, has capitalized on U.S. anti-bribery cases, opening its own probes into Halliburton Co., Panalpina Group and others. Earlier this week, authorities in Malaysia and Honduras announced investigations that piggyback on the U.S. probe of French telecommunications company Alcatel-Lucent SA, which agreed to pay $137 million to resolve bribery allegations. And the U.S. now routinely includes language in settlement agreements requiring companies to cooperate with foreign authorities and multilateral development banks.
The year of the whistleblower: Obvious? Yes. But we'd be remiss to ignore the expected flood of complaints to the SEC that compliance officers are dreading and whistleblower lawyers are already preparing. We reported in the fall that the SEC is receiving at least one FCPA-related tip a day. The SEC's new bounty program, created in Dodd-Frank, entitles whistleblowers who report major fraud to as much as 30% of monetary sanctions collected by the agency. The question is whether the SEC has the capacity to preside over the program effectively. The agency has delayed plans to set up its new whistleblower office, gearing up for an expected budget battle with congressional Republicans next year.
An end to facilitation payments: The U.K. Bribery Act forbids these small bribes; the FCPA does not. That makes training and policy crafting difficult for companies, and over the past six months compliance officers at several multinational corporations, from Pfizer Inc. to Lockheed Martin Corp. have said they are reworking their approach. There's also international pressure to do so: The OECD in 2009 turned facilitation payments into a cause célèbre by calling for all parties to the anti-bribery convention to ban them outright.
More kleptocrats' assets seized: The Justice Department has dedicated a team of department lawyers to focus exclusively on forfeiture actions against the assets of corrupt foreign officials stashed in the U.S. The Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative, which Attorney General Eric Holder unveiled in a July speech in Uganda, could mark a turning point in the U.S. battle to keep the proceeds of corruption from entering the U.S financial system. In October, the Swiss Parliament passed the Return of Illicit Assets Act, which allows for an end-run of corrupt regimes that stand in the way of asset recovery. Under the law, the Swiss government would only have to show that the funds held in Switzerland by an alleged corrupt official are larger than what he could have credibly earned in office, and that the victim country is known to be corrupt.
Compliance staff hiring spree: Experts quoted in this space have said U.S. companies are still foggy on the U.K. Bribery Act, which makes not preventing bribery a crime and creates liability for any company with business in the U.K. A survey this year by Kroll found that only about a third of senior executives had a firm grasp on the Bribery Act and the FCPA. We expect the knowledge gap to create a late scramble to comply. The new whistlebower bounty program created in the Dodd-Frank Act will require companies to get creative as they seek to maintain the integrity of their internal compliance programs, which could also translate into additional personnel.
More investor attention paid to corruption risk: With penalties rising and more investors seeking returns in emerging markets, they will have to find efficient proxy measures for reducing risk. We reported here last week that the U.S. is investigating Europe's largest insurer, Allianz SE, for possible bribery by a German printing press company in which it holds a majority stake. Carlyle portfolio company Allison Transmission is being sued by a former employee who alleges he was fired for blowing the whistle on bribes paid in China. And Sensata Technologies, a manufacturer of sensors that is backed by Bain Capital, said in October that it was investigating whether bribes had been paid by employees in China.
More challenges to the FCPA: In 2010, criticisms of U.S. enforcement of the FCPA reached a fever pitch. Proposals for reforms of the FCPA, including one by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, flourished this year, and several academics looked askance at the 33-year-old law in scholarly articles. At least two U.S. senators, Amy Klobuchar (D, Minn.) and Chris Coons (D, Del.), have expressed some interest in tinkering with the FCPA, to make it more business-friendly. But legislation is probably less of a threat than litigation. Cheryl Scarboro, the head of the SEC's FCPA unit, has said she expects, and her agency is prepared, to take cases to court in 2011. As the agency grows more bold in its assertion of jurisdiction — take the Allianz probe, in which the SEC is investigating a corporation that was formerly listed in the U.S. for the conduct of one of its portfolio companies — that appears increasingly likely. Several criminal trials are slated for the New Year, including those of 22 defendants charged in the now-infamous "Shot Show Takedown." And there are three FCPA-related appeals pending.
More cross-border cooperation: Justice Department and SEC officials say they've never been more focused on building relationships with their foreign counterparts, and informal meetings under the auspices of the OECD and other international organizations have given them forums to do so. The FBI, for example, opens its files to the City of London police any time there is a link to the U.K. The Justice Department has invited the U.K. to be part of its international organized crime intelligence center, and U.S. prosecutors and agents are conducting joint investigations with German authorities in the Allianz and Hewlett-Packard Co. matters. In addition, the lame duck Congress passed a law that gives the department greater authority to freeze the assets of suspects under investigation by foreign law enforcement authorities.
An expansion of AML enforcement and further crackdowns on non-traditional financial channels: The Treasury Department has proposed rules that would require banks to report all electronic money transfers into and out of the U.S. and is in the process of building regulations around the sale of prepaid debit cards and gift certificates — efforts aimed at stanching terrorist financing and money laundering by drug cartels. Several cases in 2010 shed light on how terrorist financiers are exploiting hawalas and other money remitting businesses to move funds quickly and cheaply. The small sums are difficult to track, and U.S. officials are searching for ways to bring these types of businesses deeper into the regulatory fold.
More U.S. scrutiny of foreign banks: Stuart Levey, Treasury's under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, testified that his office this year contacted governments and banks in more than a dozen countries to investigate possible violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran. The sanctions law, passed in July, threatens foreign financial institutions with banishment from the U.S. financial system if they do business with sanctioned people and entities in Iran. In October, U.S. regulators ordered HSBC Holdings PLC's North American unit to bulk up its risk management and compliance with federal anti-money laundering laws after an investigation found the banking giant's procedures to be inadequate. In an August settlement with the Justice Department, Barclays PLC of London agreed to pay $298 million and admitted to allowing payments on behalf of clients in Cuba, Sudan and elsewhere. The U.K.'s Lloyds Banking Group PLC and Credit Suisse Group AG of Switzerland agreed to settlements totaling $350 million and $536 million, respectively.
-Nicholas Elliott and Samuel Rubenfeld in New York contributed to this article.


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Fans of "When Calls the Heart" on Hallmark are really hoping for a second season of the show. On March 25, TV By the Numbers shared how this show had its best ratings in the recent episode. This look good for helping the show get another season.
The March 22 episode had over 2.5 million viewers. That is really good ratings for a show that airs on Saturday night on the Hallmark channel. This is the most viewers this series has had all year. Hopefully the ratings improve even more for the big season finale that will air next week. These ratings are what is going to help decide if this show comes back for season two or not.
The fans of this show call themselves #Hearties and have high hopes for season two. You can check out the fans on their Facebook page and join them. Don't miss the season finale this week on March 29 on Hallmark channel. It is important that you watch it on time, record it on the DVR, and also tweet about it if you want to see this show come back again.
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Sulphamethoxazole has been associated with the occurrence of hypersensitivity reactions. There is controversy as to whether the immune response is metabolism-dependent or -independent. We have therefore investigated the site of antigen formation and the nature of the drug signal presented to the imm...
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In their quest to put the proposed changes to the law to a vote, the Dolphins are using a non-binding referendum. And the county, therefore, is attempting to change the classification (since no political office is at stake, and there is no bond) which would mean that they only need a 30 day window to notify voters.
That would mean they have until April 14th to establish a date for a vote on May 14. It still would take a lot of effort to get it done in that time, and there's some debating whether this is a correct interpretation of the law, but it could happen.
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It's over. Now I can breathe again!
I hope you all had an amazing time at Blog Out Loud last night – I sure did. I can't thank you all enough for coming out to this event – it would not be a success without this amazing Ottawa blogging community. You guys are incredible. Also, you scamps (aka the readers) who got together to get me an amazing thank-you gift – I love it! You're amazing.
I just want to say a special thank you to Ross for taking on MC duties; Dani for doing all the work of putting together the photographer slide show (and her husband for providing tech support!); Pam, FameThrowa, Colette, and Kaitlin for working the door; an extra shout-out to FameThrowa for fielding many hysterical calls from me early in the planning and holding my hand through all crises; Sara and Jesse for photographing the event; Tanya for live-tweeting it and acting as my social media guru; Ron for the loan of the projector for the slide show (and some technical support last night to get it running!), and of course, all the readers and photographers who offered up a little piece of themselves to make this evening great.
Always the number one request I get after the event is for links to the posts that were read, so here they are in the order that they stepped up to the mic. Links to the photographer's sites can be found here.
I Have The Perfect Punishment for War Criminals
Tanya Snook of Spydergrrl on the Web
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Green. Yellow. Red.
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If Wishes Were Horses
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Top 10 Worst Moments Of Being The Old Me
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I Am The Greatest Mom Alive (now with busted up shoulder)
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Notes from the 2009 Cleveland Auto Show
Here's a few random comments and photos from my visit to the Cleveland Auto Show on Feb. 28.
I'll start with "Things My Wife Wouldn't Let Me Have Even If We Could Afford Them":
The manufacturers were falling all over themselves to talk about how "green" their cars are.
There were also a lot of small cars with a surprising amount of interior space. The Cube's back seat is humongous. I wish I could show you, but I couldn't get a good picture through the tinted glass.
The Kia Soul is another miracle of space efficiency.
I was pleasantly surprised by how well my rather large self fit in a Smart Fourtwo.
Suicide doors must be the next big thing in styling. Besides the Lincoln C, there was this Saturn electric car prototype.
It's said to have a range of 34 miles and a recharge time of three hours.
In the meantime, Scion was making a play for the tuner-car set:
The current state of the domestic auto industry, summarized:
The new Camaros, on the other hand, were attracting attention. They were constantly surrounded by people poking, pointing, and waiting their turn to just sit in them. You can't tell anything about the driving dynamics from a static display, but based on the crowd reaction, I'd say GM nailed it on the styling.
They had a couple more fenced off behind a rope line, which was the only way I could get a clear photo of the car.
Toyota had an outdoor "Driving Adventure" at which you could drive an FJ Cruiser or a pickup truck around a short obstacle course. I drove the Cruiser. It's nice for a big truck.
In a separate exhibition hall off to the side, they had the classic car display. The old-school stuff may not be as eco-friendly, but it's got a lot of personality.
This 1920 Mercer Raceabout was part of a display from the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.
We'll close with the winner of the Car Lust Trophy, a pristine 1980 Chevrolet Citation:
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Wirefly has decided to give you a new Motorola Droid Pro for Verizon for free, if you agree to a new 2-year contract. That's $179.99 cheaper than the normal price that Verizon asks for this device. The offer is also available for existing Verizon customers that qualify. You won't have to pay any activation fees on lines ordered up to $135.
So if you've wanted a Droid Pro, and were perhaps upset that Verizon didn't include it in its most recent BOGO offer, here's your chance to have that last/best laugh.
Wirefly states that free is the "smartphone price today" – which may or may not mean that the price will go up again tomorrow. We'll find out in a few hours, but if you want a Droid Pro, and want it for free, you'd better get yours now. Just head on over to Wirefly.
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In addition to the Wildcats, the 15-team field includes Arizona State, Arkansas, California, Florida, New Mexico, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Pepperdine, Stanford, Tulane, UCLA, USC, Wake Forest and Washington.
The Palos Verdes Golf Club course is a par 71 that stretches 5,912 yards. In 2000,
Pepperdine was crowned champion last year shooting an 896.
A few changes have been made to the Wildcat line-up since last fall, most notably the addition of freshman Adriana Zwanck and the departure of senior Lani Elston-Marshall.
Zwanck, a native of
"Adriana is a proven player and enjoyed much of her success on the international junior level," head coach Greg Allen said. "She will make an immediate impact on our team and given time, could be one of the great players at the collegiate level."
After earning her degree earlier than expected, Elston-Marshall has decided to end her collegiate career in order to return home.
For the first time in Allen's tenure at
"I think everyone is anxious to see what we can do," Allen said. "We finished the fall on a high note and we hope to continue the same quality of play."
The Cats will tee off Monday at 9 am. PST.


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Dec. 29, 2012
Tulane Head Coach Lisa Stockton
Opening statement
"We certainly had our scout on them. I think they're athletic and we felt they were better than their record. They have some individual players who are really strong. They play a 2-3 zone and we felt that we were going to see that for most of the game, which we did, and I felt we came out real aggressive. We ran the ball, and defensively, I thought we did some really good things."
On Eastern Michigan rallying from behind late in the game
"Around the eight-minute mark, I felt we got out of rhythm a little bit. We subbed a little bit. With two games back-to-back, you want to rest some people. We just got out of rhythm defensively. I felt like we gave them too many easy shots, too many put-backs and put them on the free-throw line in that second half."
On Tulane's reserves outscoring their counterparts from Eastern Michigan, 34-14
"I think we have a lot of talent. Some of our starters have been on the bench and vice versa. I think we're really good eight or nine deep and we can play anybody in that. Tonight we had some players like Danielle Blagg who came out and really shot the ball well. I thought Jamie Kaplan ran the show well in the first half and did a super job. Of course, Whitney had another great game and we've come to expect that from her."
On the play of senior wing Janique Kautsky
"One player who has really been the glue for us is Janique (Kautsky). Janique comes in and battles with them. She got a lot of the rebounds when we really needed it. We held her out toward the end, but she gets those rebounds, comes down and makes some good plays offensively."
On how Kautsky holding the team together when she's on the court
"She has been all year. I think she's had a tremendous year and she's been one of those seniors who is a great communicator and has been a glue player. She holds us together and does a lot of really good things."
On the second game of the DoubleTree Classic's opening round between Ole Miss and McNeese State
"This is going to be a great game. Both of these teams are very different than each other. They're both very talented. This is going to be a very tough task for us. Ole Miss reminds me of Auburn a little bit with their size and you've really got some good guard play with McNeese. It's going to be a good game and I look forward to watching it."
Redshirt-Sophomore Forward Whitney Bibbins
On Eastern Michigan roaring back to make things close after Tulane held a 25-point lead with 9:28 to play
"I think we just slacked off defensively and came out flat towards the end of the game. They started hitting some pretty big shots. We weren't communicating well at all and they found open players."
On Tulane's communication issues late in the ballgame
"Communication is something we've worked on these past couple of days. We just didn't connect much over the last couple of minutes and I believe they wound up scoring something like 31 points over the last eight minutes. We just didn't buckle down on them."
On what the team needs to do to improve its communication breakdowns
"We just have to work on it. We have to build on what we did yesterday and go into the game tomorrow trying to improve on the things we didn't do well today."
On Eastern Michigan's late surge
"They have some great shooters on their team. They had a lot of people knocking them down and a lot of people stepping it up and trying to do big things for their team."
On Tulane having two games left before opening Conference USA play against SMU on Jan. 10
"These are games that are getting us ready for conference. I'm very excited about conference (play) and I think we'll do well. We just have to fix the little things for our upcoming games."


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Eugene Reaper
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The Ballad of Gay Tony
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Eugene Reaper was a Liberty City Gun Club member who is seen in Grand Theft Auto IV and The Ballad of Gay Tony. In high school, he played football and, during his senior game, completed the game winning pass, at the cost of breaking his leg in thirteen places in the process. According to a story on Weazel News he was a computer technician. His appearence was changed significantly in The Ballad of Gay Tony with his character model being made a lot more detailed, presumably to distinguish him from the generic businessman models on the street that he previously resembled in GTA IV.
His only appearance comes during the mission "Three Leaf Clover" when he is inside the Chinatown branch of the Bank of Liberty in Algonquin while it was held up by Patrick McReary, Derrick McReary, Michael Keane and Niko Bellic. After quietly conferring with fellow hostage Luis Fernando Lopez (who thought it was a bad idea to stand up to the armed robbers), he comments on his experience as a football player and says that "the world is built out of bad ideas" before drawing a concealed pistol and opening fire, killing Michael Keane. Packie and Derrick immediately kill Reaper in retaliation.
Murders committed
- Michael Keane (Killed to stand up against the robbers)
Mission appearances
- Three Leaf Clover (Killed)
- The Ballad of Gay Tony
- I luv LC (Killed)
- As many characters, his model is updated in The Ballad Of Gay Tony as in GTA IV he has a standard pedestrian model, you can see his TBOGT model above.


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Oscar parties were in full force last week.
No Oscar season is complete without the Weinsten Company bash which draws stars from across the globe to dress up, drink up and celebrate.
Last Saturday, Academy Award Nominee Quentin Tarantino laughed it up with Chris Tucker, Eva Green and Emmy Rossum wowed the crowd and Kate Bosworth dressed to impress.
Harvey and Bob Weinstein and the Weinsten Company joined Montblanc International in hosting a cocktail event to honour UNICEF at the SOHO House in West Hollywood.
The event highlighted UNICEF's important educational initiatives including the "Signature for Good" program which has raised over $2 million.
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Parents of Kindergarden students at a school in Larchmont, NY are protesting because they feel that the school is practicing segregation by grouping all of the minority Kindergarteners into one classroom with an African American teacher.
The parents took their case to Washington, DC and informed the federal government of the school's practices. The parents say that they informed the school that what they were doing was wrong, but their concerns were ignored.
The town of Larchmont is made up of 91 percent white residents so there isn't a lot of diversity.
The parents claim of discrimination was reviewed by the Federal Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights who found that "minority students were disproportionately assigned to one particular kindergarten class for two years reviewed."
The school district has denied any wrongdoing and agreed to have the federal government oversee race platement in the classroom for the next two years.
Some parents are now calling for other classrooms to be investigated for the same discriminatory practices.
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A Stand Down, providing goods and services to military veterans was held May 18 at Sierra Pines Church.
More than 400 veterans gathered to support each other and enjoy the bond that began when they signed-up to join the military as young men.
The Stand Down officially began with a prayer, Yosemite High School Cadet Corps presentation of the colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, and Jolinda Thomas singing the Star Spangled Banner.U.S. Army veteran Terry Cole is Caring Vets of America chapter commander.
"Veterans helping other veterans is what we're all about," Cole said.
Supplies including boots, clothing, sleeping bags, plastic canteens, hygiene kits, belts and military vests are provided at no charge for veterans attending the event.
The night before, trucks and trailers were loaded with the supplies, tables and chairs, cold drinks, food and other necessary equipment and delivered to Sierra Pines Church and placed on tables the next morning ready for fellow veterans to help themselves. In addition to veteran volunteers, 15 members of the YHS Cadet Corps also donated their time to assist veterans under the direction of Colonel Bruce Derry (ret.) and veteran Ellen Peterson.
Heather Ritchie, a craft care specialist with Help Hospitalized Veterans was at the event handing out small leather crafts.
"Our organization works with a lot of veterans who have post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS) and veterans who can't get around like they used to due to surgery or a service-related injury," Ritchie said. "There is a big therapeutic value to arts and crafts and we provide free leather coin purses and wallets along with bird house kits and model cars to veterans. Working on a crafts project keeps their mind active and gives them a sense of accomplishment."
Ritchie provides arts and crafts classes 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Monday at Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 808 4th Street, Clovis, and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Thursday at the San Joaquin Valley Veterans Office at 4928 E. Clinton, Fresno. For additional details, Ritchie can be reached at (559) 403-3424, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Albert Kiser, 68, a highly decorated Marine Corps veteran now living in Coarsegold, attended his third Stand Down.
He served two back-to-back tours (26 straight months) in Vietnam and is now fighting pulmonary tuberculosis that he contracted there and has caused two tumors on his spine, forcing him to a wheelchair.
"What's great about these Stand Downs is they bring veterans together," Kiser said. "A lot of times many of these vets will not talk to other people about their military experiences, but they will talk to other veterans."
Kiser, who is a double Purple Heart recipient and has two personnel commendations from President Lyndon Johnson, picked up a couple back packs and a nice pair of flight gloves, among other items at the event.
"This is all good stuff," said the retired surveyor of 40 years. "All the veterans are very appreciative to receive these supplies."
Veterans were served hamburgers and hot dogs. Assisting with the barbecue were members of Sierra Pines Men's Ministry.
Throughout the event everyone was entertained by the country music band, Crossroads.
The Stand Down was also generously supported by the Department of Veteran's Affairs in Fresno, Madera and Oakhurst, supplying information about veteran's benefits and health care support. Representatives from Central Valley and Madera Stand Down, and The American Legion assisted veterans throughout the morning.
Caring Vets of America provides this service to fellow veterans through donations.


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Earle Peterson of Cooperstown, New York, owns the nearly 1,200 acres of land that make up The Greenwoods Conservancy. Peterson works with the Otsego Land Trust to permanently preserve the land, ensuring that it will serve as an educational, aesthetic and environmental resource for the surrounding community for years to come.
With Peterson behind the wheel of his old pickup truck, he took our photographer on a tour of Greenwoods on a spring day last year. Passing a roadside pond, he observed a couple of Canada geese.
"These aren't corporate geese—these are wild ones," Peterson said. "Now these same geese could very well winter in Chesapeake—and follow the river from beginning to end."
As the truck bounced over dirt and gravel roads, the conversation shifted to the Susquehanna River, and Peterson was succinct in his thoughts, as someone who lives much closer to its headwaters in Cooperstown than its mouth in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
"It isn't just that wide expanse down there," Peterson said.
Learn more about Peterson and The Greenwoods Conservancy.
Throughout Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, we'll be sharing the stories of people who live, work and play in the Chesapeake region. Join the conversation on social media: #HumansOfTheChesapeake
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A new Coastal Resiliency Assessment from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy of Maryland & D.C. will help state and local decision-makers focus conservation and restoration activities on coastal communities that are most at risk of flooding, erosion, sea level rise and other hazards.
More than 7,000 miles of shoreline make up Maryland's coast—which borders both the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean—and these areas are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels, severe storms and erosion. The Coastal Resiliency Assessment worked to identify regions that are most at risk, existing natural lands that can provide protection and key places to target conservation and restoration efforts. According to the study, habitats like forests and wetlands currently protect 22 percent of the state's coastal areas and their communities.
The assessment has been incorporated into the Maryland Coastal Atlas—an interactive hub of ocean, estuary and shoreline spatial data—so planners can identify high-priority areas for projects. Data found in the assessment includes an index of high-, moderate- and low-hazard shorelines; places where habitat plays a role in risk reduction; communities at risk of flooding; areas where existing marshes could provide coastal protection; and priority shorelines for conservation and restoration projects.
An American robin pulls a worm from the grass at Jeff Robertson Park in Norfolk, Virginia. Although often considered harbingers of spring, most robins actually stay in their breeding range year-long. But because they spend the winter roosting in trees instead of hopping across the lawn, you're less likely to see them. Robins hunt for one of their favorite foods, earthworms, by cocking their head to the side so they can see—contrary to popular belief, they don't actually hear the worms. These birds can often be seen after a rainstorm, feasting on the worms that rise to the surface.
Due to their susceptibility to pesticide poisoning, robins can be an indicator of pollution in the environment. Chemicals like DDT, which was banned in the U.S. in 1972, can persist in the soil for decades, where earthworms can absorb them and pass them to feeding robins. In one Michigan town, sick and dying robins were one of many indicators that DDT was still contaminating the environment. By studying the health of robins and other wildlife, experts can continue to monitor how ecosystems recover from DDT and other harmful chemicals.
Learn about how chemical contaminants affect the health of the Bay and its rivers and streams.
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Greg Kearns is a Park Naturalist for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. For close to 30 years, Kearns has been involved in work for Patuxent River Park in Croom, Maryland, where he shares his passion for nature with park visitors.
In our interview, we asked Kearns what the Chesapeake Bay means to him. Watch the video above to hear his response.
Learn more about Kearns' work in our Bay 101: Wetlands video.
Throughout Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, we'll be sharing the stories of people who live, work and play in the Chesapeake region. Join the conversation on social media: #HumansOfTheChesapeake
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Elastic Steel Method of Athletic Conditioning
Elastic Steel (http://www.elasticsteel.net) was born from a combination of disciplines: Yoga, Piliates, Dance, Gymnastic, Track & Field, a variety of Martial Art Style, and Exercise Science. It is founded by Paul Zaichik.
On the first glance, this method seems to be leaning towards the fighting art. Interestingly though, it has been used to a great degree of success by a wide variety of people. From losing weight to toning up the body, to high-level athletes, actors and also average joe recovering from injuries.
It is quite easy to find a program designed for flexibility, or a program for muscle toning & strengthening, but finding a program that combines both is another thing altogether – until you try the Elastic Steel method.
Paul Zaichik
The founder himself, Paul Zaichik, is very knowledgeable in his field and have an extremely flexible body. But what is more impressive is the fact that Zaichik have the ability to get his message across the screen with his approach. He have developed a plan to attain various splits and also the alternative for those who have injuries . He also explains the possible reasons of injuries and rehabilitation exercises for those injuries.
What is Elastic Steel?
If you were to do a quick research on the internet on Elastic Steel, you might be confused with the term 'Elastic Steel' itself. This is because one of their first products is a book called 'Elastic Steel', and later went on to release more products under the 'Elastic Steel' banner. So some might refer to the 'Elastic Steel'as the book, while others will refer to it as the brand or website (http://www.elasticsteel.net) itself.
Elastic Steel Approach
Elastic Steel focus on gaining strength and flexibilty not only out of the conventional movement, but also some other position and movement that might not seem obvious at first. To understand better, imagine when someone takes your arm and twist it behind your back, most people cannot bring the arms back. The simple reason is that the muscles were never trained to move, especially with force in that range. Muscles are first trained to be strong in the normal range of movement – and then to the extended length conditioning. Step by step, students of this method will gain mastery of their body in the unfamiliar domain of movement.
The goal of ElasticSteel method is to condition an athlete prior to stretching. The ElasticSteel techniques have been used by athletes to accelerate their strength, balance, speed and flexibility gain. ElasticSteel program is carefully designed also minimizes the occurrence of injury.
Elastic Steel Products
Elastic Steel products are mainly books, DVDs, seminars, and equipments. They started out with books but it has been quite a while since they have come out with any new ones. This is very much understandable as movement is easier to teach through videos. The DVDs are mainly on flexibility and core strength and its variant. As for martial art, they have DVDs programs for grappler and also for various martial arts kicks: side kick, hook kick, roundhouse kick and the front kick. Elastic steel also have just released a DVD specifically focusing on knee injury.
So what can you expect from Paul Zaichik and his Elastic Steel method? Diligently tested method of exercise sequencing compiled through years of experience and the latest research in stretching physiology. And that is pretty impressive in any standards.


text: I could find one thousand ways to put these tri-colored, heart-cutout bags from NewbarK to use. What I can't find is the cash to fork over. (They ring up at $395, $450, and $495 from smallest to largest.) But maybe you can. And if so, you should. NewbarK handbags are the project of sister stylists Maryam and Marjan Malakpour, based in L.A. The line of shoes and bags is simple, sophisticated, and, in this case, totally cute. Naturally, new Number One/Le Jus in Highland Park Village is the only place stocking the line. While you're there, grab a green juice. It's under $10.


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Orange has be name a hot new color for 2012 and it is making its way into the world or weddings. Orange is also a great compliment to many colors so it can play a main role or a supporting role. Orange can be matched up with so many different colors, each combination bringing out different energy. Color combinations can include orange and pink, orange and white, orange and tan, orange and purple, orange and brown. The combinations are endless.
Orange is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange in embodies enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, attraction, success, encouragement.
There are many ways that you can incorporate orange into your wedding.
They are a focal point of your wedding and a great place to include this awesome, vibrant color. The beauty of an orange bouquet against the creaminess of your bridal gown is an awesome image. Imagine a simple orange rose or orchid on the groom's suit.
Formal Attire
From your bridesmaid's dresses to your bridal shoes, there is an opportunity to incorporate orange in your wedding attire. Because of its hot new status, many bridal lines will be carrying bridal wear in this color. View bridal salons in your area that will undoubtedly carry many designers using orange in their bridal fashion lines.
Invitations come in many styles, shapes, and colors. Invitations are a perfect opportunity to give a glimpse into your special day. You can incorporate orange by adding ribbons, flowers or simply in the lettering. Take your time to select the right invitation for you with the right balance of color.
You can incorporate orange in many ways in your wedding day decor. Consider using linen rentals: tablecloths, napkins, chair covers or sashes to bring in this dynamic color. Many rental companies service nationwide that includes here on Long Island. Renting is simple, make your selection, place your order online or on the phone, and receive your order in the mail. When you are done you simply pack them up and ship then back.
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CANYON COUNTRY >> What a shooting performance Wednesday by Kali Vittallo.
The Canyon High guard hit seven 3-pointers, scoring 25 points in a 63-37 victory over visiting Knight in the second round of the Southern Section Division I-A girls basketball playoffs.
Vittallo, a 5-foot-6 senior, tied her career best for most 3-pointers in a game, finishing 7 of 13 shooting with four assists, two steals and no turnovers in 27 minutes before calling it a night with 4:41 remaining.
"At first I wasn't really feeling it, but then I hit my first couple of 3s, and I knew it was going to be a good night," Vittallo said. "Seven is the most I've ever hit, but I can never get past seven."
Vittallo, who was 4 of 4 from the free-throw line, wasn't the only one with a hot hand. Canyon made 11 3-pointers overall, breaking the game open by going on a 23-2 run to push its lead to 24 points early in the fourth quarter.
Vittallo made two 3-pointers during the spree, then another a few moments later to make the score 56-31.
"It's just so comfortable playing in our own gym," Vittallo said.
Knight (18-9) was leading 23-22 midway through the second period, but Canyon took over to remain unbeaten in nine home games this season and return to the quarterfinals.
Canyon, riding a 10-game winning streak, plays Saturday against No. 4 Newbury Park, which defeated Lakewood 55-43.
"I think we have the potential this year," Vittallo said. "I think we can do it. I know we can because we want it so bad."
Monica Friedl added 16 points and Delaney McCann had 13 points for the Cowboys.
"This was definitely one of our better games," McCann said. "We were able to focus really well tonight."
Shalaunda Burney-Robinson scored 16 points for Knight and Brittani Larry added nine points.
Canyon did not have anyone tall enough to front the 6-foot-3 Burney-Robinson, but Vittallo's shooting made her a non-factor.
"In the second half, we started really picking it up on defense and shutting down the post," McCann said.
The loss snapped Knight's win streak at 12 games.


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Last year I really wanted a pair of brocade pants, but as usual didn't want to pay the price :) so, when I saw this jacquard fabric on sale at Joann fabrics I thought it was perfect for my project, however, it was not. I was so excited about it that I didn't take into consideration that it had no stretch at all and for this kind of pants I wanted it pretty fitted and slim. It turned out ok, but it's not the most comfortable pants. I used an old McCall's pattern 8725 view C with the following alterations:
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For many poets and musicians the fear of sharing your art and finding an outlet can be difficult. Many aspiring writers and musicians turn to the internet to share themselves and get some kind of feedback. However for some that feedback lacks a certain something: the atmosphere, the look on the faces of people and the feeling of community. For that atmosphere an open mic, a coffee and conversation can give you the spark your poetry needs.
Fortunate Tulsa offer's such an outlet for poets and enthusiasts alike in a downtown gem called The Phoenix, where on the fourth Friday of every month poets converge on an open mic. Like a Phoenix poets rise from the ashes of the daily and weekly grind, throwing away fears of public speaking. There are also challenges for the poets that come in the form of themes for example: turning a favorite song's lyrics into a poem. The lyric theme was the theme of this month's open mic night.
Those in attendance were treated to the lyrical poetic styles of local poets inspired by: Bob Dylan, Bill Withers, Phil Collins, Eminem and even the Ol' Dirty Bastard. These lyrics where either read dramatically, performed with music interspersed with original words or used as an introduction.
For newcomers this gathering highlighted the diversity and creativity that Tulsa can offer. Though the Phoenix is not the only creative bastion for poets and the creative, but it serves up poetry with no hidden agendas. Though some may not find the urban hipster and pseudo intellectual vibe appealing, its all part of the poetry group's inclusive vibe of breaking down creative walls.


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@StatCity: Everton preview
- 04 October 2013 10:00
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Twitter must-follows @StatCity are back to provide a numerical look-ahead to every City game this season. Here are the numbers that matter ahead of Saturday's game against the Toffees...
Manchester City play host to an unbeaten Everton side this weekend's in the Premier League's early kick-off. The Blues will be looking to put a difficult week behind them by taking all 3 points.
It's no secret that City have struggled against Everton in the Premier League. The Toffees have won 17 Premier League matches against City and have only won more Premier League games against West Ham United (19). Manuel Pellegrini however, does have the beating of Everton. The Chilean has won both of his previous matches against the Merseyside outfit: 2-1 victories home and away for Villarreal in the Champions League qualifying round in August 2005.
In the Premier League, City have won just two of their last 12 meetings with Everton and have only kept one clean sheet in the last 15. At home in this division, the Blues have won 6, drawn1 and lost 5 of the last 12 meetings. City have scored 28 goals against the Toffees at home in the Premier League and have conceded 19 in return.
In this fixture as a whole, the two teams are meeting for the 172nd time in all competitions. City have won 62 (36.26%), drawn 43 (25.15%) and lost 66 (38.60%) of the previous 171 clashes between the sides. City have scored 229 goals against the Toffees (1.33 gpg), which is eclipsed marginally by the 233 goals that Everton have scored (1.36 gpg). City have kept 49 clean sheets against Everton (28.65%) and have failed to score 51 times (29.82%).
This weekend's match will be Manchester City's 250th competitive match at the Etihad Stadium. A stadium at which the Blues have scored in their last 53 consecutive Premier League games. That run stretches back to a 0-0 draw with Birmingham City in November 2010.
In City's last Premier League game, Edin Dzeko became the Blues' joint-leading goal scorer away from home, alongside former Blue Carlos Tevez (21 goals). A stark contrast to the Bosnian diamond's home form, where he nets a goal every 197 minutes on average. The Blues are the only Premier League team yet to concede a goal in the first half of matches this season and will be hoping that they can maintain a similar bout of concentration after that early set-back in midweek which gifted Bayern Munich a prompt 1-0 lead.
Manchester City have opened the scoring in 5 of their 6 Premier League games this season. A slightly depressing stat shows that the Blues have let the most points slip (6) from winning positions this season, more than any other team in the division.So, can Manuel Pellegrini continue his 100% record over the Toffees and end the Everton hoodoo in the process? Here's hoping.