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I went to Manhattan this weekend to watch the basketball game and had a great time even though we got pounded on the court. We met some very hospitable KSU students who let us tag along with them at the game (4 ISU students with red shirts sitting in the KSU student section). They even invited us to party with them at their house and let us crash there for the night.
One of my friends went to a bar in Aggieville called Rusty's. He was having a good time. He said there were a lot of KSU football and basketball players there as well (including Andre Gilbert and Michael Beasley). It turns out that a cat-fight broke out between two girls, whom apparently were both flirting with the KSU athletes. A male friend of one of the girls comes over to defend her and Andre Gilbert flipped his lid. Both start yelling smack talk at each other and Gilbert threatens to beat the other guy up. By this point everyone is advising this guy to leave before Gilbert beats him up. The bouncers escort the girls out of the bar. Eventually the guy decides to leave and Gilbert chases after him and beats up this guy (not sure if it was inside or outside). Then Gilbert takes off before anyone could catch him. My friend watched this happen and talked to the victim who had a severely broken nose. Apparently the victim's mother is the DA for the area and claims that there is no way Gilbert will get away with it.
My friend told me this story several different times and it matches up every time and I don't have any reason to doubt that this actually happened. I have looked on the internet for any news concerning the encounter but haven't really found anything yet. I did learn that Andre Gilbert was once indicted for one count of first-degree burglary and two counts of second-degree rape while he was at South Dakota State University but was later acquitted.
What is it with athletes and bar fights??? If I were a coach, I would have a hard time keeping myself from telling them college bars are off limits.
If everyone in the story is telling the truth I would be very surprised if Andre Gilbert isn't charged and convicted of assault. Time will tell if anything comes of it...
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SPEED SPORT To Support QMA Dirt Grands
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – National Speed Sport News, America's trusted motorsports authority since 1934, together with its subsidiaries SPEED SPORT Productions and Loudpedal Productions, will partner with the Christian County Quarter Midget Ass'n to promote and expand the 2014 QMA Dirt Grands with the objective of elevating the event to an unprecedented national scale. This new collaboration will foster awareness, growth and financial stability for supporters and stakeholders of fast-growing Quarter Midget racing…and youth racing in general.
The SPEED SPORT Dirt Grands, Presented by Larry's Service Center, will be held July 27th to August 2nd, 2014 at the Taylorville Speedway in Taylorville, IL.
SPEED SPORT will leverage its tremendous media reach via print (SPEED SPORT Magazine), radio (Raceday on FOX Sports Radio), web (nationalspeedsportnews.com), television (SPEED SPORT Magazine on MAVTV), and social media to promote and broadcast the event on a national scale. Furthermore, SPEED SPORT will also work to garner promotional support through its extensive industry partnerships, advertisers, and event partners.
Loudpedal Productions, a division of SPEED SPORT, will play a huge role in creating video content for the event. Loudpedal will be the presenting sponsor of Wednesday Qualifying, and will shoot and produce video features of teams, drivers, families and the quarter midget racing lifestyle throughout the week.
SPEED SPORT Productions will be on-hand to produce content for its MAVTV show "SPEED SPORT Magazine" which premieres in May, and is pursuing support for a one-hour race show highlighting Saturday's feature races.
"SPEED SPORT's involvement with the CCQMA's Dirt Grands will create unprecedented excitement for this year's event," said Brian Turner, CCQMA board member. "With their help, we're talking about a lot of added activities, interviews, celebrity meet & greets and more with the objective of making the participants feel special and truly part of a huge, national-caliber event."
"We've made the coverage of, and support for, youth racing a major priority for SPEED SPORT, "said SPEED SPORT President Ralph Sheheen. "All of us at National Speed Sport News and our subsidiaries look forward to working with the CCQMA, QMA, and its sponsors to work together to make the 2014 Dirt Grands the biggest and most successful event youth racing has ever seen."


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Liverpool tickets still on sale
by Stuart Vose
Take your seat for this weekend's league game.
Get behind the lads and secure your seat today as Sunderland take on Liverpool this Sunday (KO 4pm).
Interim head coach Kevin Ball will lead the side into Barclays Premier League action following the midweek win over Peterborough in the Capital One Cup.
Seats for Sunday's game against the Reds range from £12 for under-16's, £23 for over-65's and £27 for adults.
Purchases can be made via the ticket credit card hotline on 0871 911 1973, in person at Stadium of Light ticket office, or online.
Tickets are subject to a booking fee and are all sold subject to conditions of issue and ground regulations which are available on request.
Supporters can take also advantage of the club's 'print at home' facility, which is available for all home games, allowing them to book match tickets online and simply print off a barcoded e-ticket, which is then presented at the turnstiles in the same way as a standard ticket.


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Three white crosses, the center one a few inches taller than the two that flank it, are pressed into the ground on the north side of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks in Randall County.
On the south side of the same tracks are bunches of colorful silk flowers.
The crosses honor the lives of Patrick Suhl, 20, Kandice Jimenez, 3, and Richard Jimenez, 4 months, who died on Dec. 30 when the vehicle in which they were riding slid from an icy road into the path of an oncoming train.
Driver Arron Jimenez, Suhl's stepsister, escaped with her daughter Anjolina, 3. The five were returning from a trip to the store about 6:30 p.m. when the crash occurred.
Grant Harris built the crosses with friend J.D. Wagaman and Harris' mother, Susan Harris.
"Patrick Suhl was my best friend," Harris said.
Suhl was a Christian who loved the Jimenez children, he said.
"He'd want everybody to remember to be careful on the railroad tracks, so I decided that it would be very fitting," Harris said.
He erected the crosses about 30 or 45 minutes after their funeral service. Family and friends went to the intersection of Georgia Street and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks where the collision occurred and chose a location.
Harris' parents live less than a mile from the tracks.
"I see that place all the time," he said.
It means someone died there, "and you gotta honor their memory and not take anything for granted," Harris said.
When he spots other roadside memorials, he thinks about his best friend and feels for the unknown family of someone else who has died.
Harris thinks roadside memorials help the families and friends of the deceased get through the process of losing a loved one.
Kevin Suhl was Patrick Suhl's father and his experience with erecting a memorial is quite a bit different from Harris'.
Kevin Suhl put up an 8-foot wooden cross in early January on the spot where he discovered his son's body. Railroad officials removed the cross within a week, Kevin Suhl said, and told him they did not want it on the railroad easement.
The chaplain who called suggested the cross go on privately owned land nearby and offered to call property owners.
Kevin Suhl said he has not heard more from the railroad and does not know where the cross is.
He feels bitter about what happened.
The cross was intended to honor the man who saved Arron and Anjolina Jimenez from death, Kevin Suhl explained.
He also thinks the cross was placed in a safe spot.
"They took away the heroism of Patrick's action when they pulled away the cross," Kevin Suhl said.
Joe Faust, spokesman for Burlington Northern Santa Fe, said he remembers the collision that killed Suhl and the children.
"We don't allow the erection of any type of non rail-related symbol or gesture to be placed inside our right-of-way simply because it is a safety issue," he said.
While construction of memorials sound and appear harmless, when they are placed near trains, something more may happen, Faust said.
Kevin Suhl's feeling about roadside memorials has changed since his experience with loss.
"My thought is I know what you've gone through, and I share your pain," he said.
Texas Department of Transportation has regulations governing roadside memorials along state highways. Regulations include specifying that markers should be no more than 30 inches tall and no wider than 18 inches.
Markers should not be affixed to traffic control devices, should be simple and placed in the outer edge of the right-of-way. Concrete footings are not allowed. (The complete guidelines are in the state's right of way manual at www.dot.state.tx.us/services/general_services/manuals.htm.)
TxDOT spokesman Paul Braun said the agency encourages families to follow guidelines, but if the marker isn't causing a hazard, officials leave it alone.
"In our district, if it's not causing a traffic hazard, a safety hazard, we're not that sticky on it," Braun said.
"It is our view on these things, it's intended to remind motorists of the dangers of unsafe driving."
Taylor Withrow, traffic engineer for the city of Amarillo, said most roadside memorials are small wooden crosses with plastic flowers at the base that don't really present a problem.
They are usually left alone unless they present a traffic hazard or sight restriction, he said.
"If they are permanent, like a brick or stone grotto, we would have to remove it or ask them to remove it, if we could find the owner," Withrow said.
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Courtesy of RIT Sports Information
ROCHESTER, NY - Goaltender Ali Binnington (Oakville, Ontario/Mississauga Chiefs) of the RIT women's hockey team is one of 42 players who have been invited to Canada's National Women's Development Team selection camp, whch will take place Aug. 8-17 at the Markin MacPhail Centre at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. Binnington will enter her senior season for the Tigers in 2014-15.
From the selection camp, Hockey Canada will choose 22 players
for a three-game series against the United States' Women's Under-22
Select Team, scheduled for Aug. 21-24 in Calgary, Alta.
The selection camp roster includes six goalies, 12 defensemen and 24 forwards. Invitations are based on evaluations by Hockey Canada scouts during the 2013-14 season, including past performances within Canada's National Women's Program, with their club and school teams, and at provincial and national championships with Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) and the NCAA, as well as fitness testing conducted at Canada's National Women's Development Team conditioning camp held in Toronto, Ont., in May.
Binnington enjoyed a tremendous year for the Tigers in 2013-14, leading the Tigers, in just their second season as a Division I program, to the College Hockey America Championship, where she was named the CHA Tournament Most Valuable Player. Binnington, the CHA Regular Season Goaltender of the Year, garnered 2013-14 All-United States College Hockey Online (USCHO) Third Team honors. In June, Binnington was named a Co-SIDA/Capital One Academic All-American for the second straight season.
Overall, Binnington finished the season 16-9-2 with a 1.72 goals against average, .944 save percentage, and six shut outs. Her .944 save percentage ranked third nationally, she was tied for fifth in shutouts, and ninth nationally in goals against average. Binnington set RIT records for most games played (28), minutes played (1,640), and saves (788). She ended the season by winning seven straight contests, allowing just six goals on her last 240 shots faced (.975 save percentage and 0.77 goals against average) over that span. Binnington made at least 30 saves in a game 13 times this season and had four games with at least 40 stops.


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Jacksonville, Ill, Feb. 1.
Dear Frank—
I shall be in Elmira, New York, from Feb. 3 till Feb. 11. Send proofs there if you have any ready.1 I want to leave for California on a lecturing trip the middle of March.
I have now lectured thirty-five or forty times & am fagged out with travel. Have to begin again Feb. 12, though. ,& My last lecture will be March 16—won't talk any after that, for anybody. 2
Yr friend
Saml. L. Clemens
[letter docketed:] author [and] Mark Twain | Feb 1/69 | Author
Explanatory Notes
Previous publication:
L3, 84; MTB, 1:377, brief paraphrase; AAA/Anderson 1934, lot 123, brief excerpt; MTMF, 68, with omissions, and 87, brief excerpt.
Provenance:An Ayer transcription and a Brownell typescript of this letter are at WU; see
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SIM Community Advisory Task Force
The Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Health have appointed two task forces to support the Minnesota Accountable Health Model initiative, which aims to improve community health and ensure that every Minnesotan has access to team-based, coordinated, patient-centered care. The Community Advisory Task Force, focuses on engaging communities and patients and the Multi-Payer Alignment Task Force focuses working to reduce barriers to health care delivery reform.
Minnesota was awarded a $45 million State Innovation Model (SIM) grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in February 2013. The initiative will use the funds over the next 3½ years to develop new ways of creating healthy communities and delivering and paying for health care.


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Summer vacation will be here before you know it, despite all those snow delays and make up days! Summer camps are an excellent way for kids to explore opportunities they normally would not have in a traditional school setting. It is also a way to explore different interests – like art or music or athletics.
While it is still Spring, many camps have already opened registration. Space is limited in most camps as well. Many groups offer a sibling discount for families with more than one child enrolled.
Lancaster Science Factory will hold summer camps for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The camps will run weekdays from 18 June to 22 August. Campers may choose between morning sessions or afternoon sessions. Camps vary per week and include Junior Rockets, Glow in the Dark, Potions, CSI Adventure and more. There are 20 camps to choose from. The cost per child is $125.
The Lancaster YMCA offers summer camp for kids who have completed kindergarten to children who are 12 years old. Day camp begins 9 June and runs through 22 August. Each week has a different theme. There is a $60 registration fee. Camp rates vary between $66 to $125, depending on the number of days and whether or not you are a member of the YMCA.
Millersville University's ARTS SMARTS Camps offer Lancaster area youth an opportunity to explore Music, Theater, and Visual Arts. The camps, which will be held at the Ware Center, are designed for youth entering grades K through eighth. The week long age-appropriate programs do not require any previous experience. You can enroll your child in a camp of the same title in both morning and afternoon since both sessions will explore different specific projects. For those staying the whole day, there will be a supervised bring-your-own lunch period between sessions. The camp runs June 16-20 and 23 – 27.
Lancaster Rec has several summer camps to choose from this summer. Each has their own theme to it. The camps will be held between 11 June and 21 August and each day will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided each day as well. There is a $50 registration fee. The first three camps are open to students entering 1st through 9th grades. The first is a Traditional Summer Day Camp. The second is Sports of all Sorts. The third is Camp Optimist, an adventure day camp. There will also be a Kindergarten Bootcamp for children entering kindergarten in the fall.
Lancaster Mennonite High School will hold several sports specific camps, as do many high schools. Three other classes are also scheduled this summer. Two are art classes with Carol Dale as the instructor. One is a class, instructed by Dottie Weber and Monica Marcinkoski, called "Farm to Fork: Cooking Local, Cooking Fresh." For more information on theses camps, visit http://lancastermennonite.org/camps/.
Toddlers to elementary school age children have the option of summer camp at the New School of Lancaster as well. Six weeks of camp will be offered. There is a $50 registration fee. For more information, visit the New School. The school is located at 935 Columbia Avenue.
Camp Universal is a great camp for athletic minded kids, aged five to 11. There are five sessions throughout the summer. You can enroll your child for a half day or a full day for any one session. Lunch can be brought from home or purchased at the Café. A typical morning session includes rotations of tennis, swimming, different sports, inflatable and free choice. A typical afternoon session generally includes swimming, Kidmazium, different sports, arts and crafts, and a general relaxing time. Universal is located at 2323 Oregon Pike.
The Art Matters Studio has over 20 different art related summer camps scheduled. Camps will be divided between Morning Art Camps for the younger campers, and Afternoon Art Camps for the older children. Enrollment requires a $50 non refundable deposit. The Studio is located at 780 Eden Road in the Moore Business Park. For more information on the studio and camps, visit www.artmattersstudio.com.
In addition to summer camps, students might enjoy various programs through the Lancaster Public Library.


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Cloverbud program
Welcome to MARION COUNTY 4-H CLOVERBUD PROGRAM
Welcome to one of the most exciting, educational, hands-on youth development programs in the United States!!
4-H began over a 100 years ago. It has become one of the nation's largest youth development organizations. The 4-H ideal is to help young people and their families gain the skills needed to be proactive forces in their communities and develop ideas for a more innovative economy. 4-H in Indiana is administered by Purdue University College of Agriculture. Purdue University is a land-grant institution designated by the Indiana state legislature to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provide the oversight of National 4-H.
It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This material may be available in alternative formats.
Cloverbuds is an educational program that develops competency and skills through the use of non-competitive projects, events, and activities for youth kindergarten to second grades living in Marion County. Urban youngsters as well as rural or suburban young people can find a place in 4-H Youth Development. Cloverbuds participate in a variety of venues including clubs, classrooms, community centers, county-based workshops and other activities. There is something for every Cloverbud to learn and have fun.
You can join Cloverbuds by visiting the Marion County website and click on enrollment information. There is lots of information on the site to help you learn about 4-H.
4-H Club Membership
Cloverbuds are youth grades Kindergarten to second (2nd). They attend and participate in club meetings. Cloverbuds may not be judged at any event and will receive a participation ribbon for all exhibits. Cloverbuds do not pay the $15 state membership fee.
Cloverbud members have lots of fun! There are many projects and activities for you to explore. You can try new things. You can share them with your friends and family. You can exhibit your projects at the Marion County fair for a wonderful Cloverbud ribbon.
A four-leaf clover with an "H" in each leaf is the emblem. A Clover is a plant that grows in fields, yards and along roadsides. Most clovers have three leaves. Sometimes, if you look very closely, you may get lucky and find a special clover with four leaves. A four-leaf clover is used as the symbol for 4-H to let everyone know 4-H is a special kind of youth development program. The four H's stand for: HEAD, HEART, HANDSand HEALTH.
I pledge…
My HEADto clearer thinking,
My HEARTto greater loyalty,
My HANDSto larger service, and
My HEALTHto better living
For My Club, My Community, My Country, and My World.
Official colors are Green and White. The four-leaf clover is green and the "H" in each leaf is white or gold.
A group motto is a saying that tells people what is important to the group. The 4-H motto, is "To Make the Best, Better." When something is better than all of the others, it is the best. Think about a time when you did your best. 4-H encourages you to always try to do better, even if you are doing the best you have ever done.
Is to "Learn by doing." You learn in 4-H by doing many activities. Not only do you have the opportunity to learn a skill like communications, you can learn about wildlife, foods, aerospace and other exciting projects.
Your role is very important in helping your youngster enjoy the fun and educational activities of Cloverbud 4-H. Here's what is expected of you to help your child have a great Cloverbud experience:
Cloverbud 4-H is a program designed to encourage positive development of children in kindergarten to second grades (this may vary by county). The goal of Cloverbuds is to help young children explore friendships outside the family; explore the way in which things work; practice their newly acquired skills; and learn how to work on teams.
The NON-COMPETITIVE learning environment for Cloverbuds includes:
Cloverbud exhibits are NOT eligible for the exhibit at the State Fair.
Guidelines vary for 4-H youth grades 3-12.
If a child is participating in his/her third year of Cloverbud 4-H, please contact the Purdue Extension Marion County office for project guidelines that may differ.
To show at the Marion County fair, Cloverbuds need to enroll by June 1. This allows are the administrative information to be recorded prior to the fair. Cloverbuds do NOT pay the statement membership fee to participate in 4-H.
See the e-mail and website for project check-in dates and times. You can also ask your 4-H Club leader. Cloverbud Projects are checked in at the 4-H Building at the Marion County Fairgrounds (located at 7300 East Troy Avenue (off Southeastern)) on check-in day. Cloverbuds will have a special door to bring their items for check-in.
Please note: the Marion County 4-H Fair Association will not be responsible for articles stolen or damaged while on display. We make every effort and take precautions to ensure the safety of your exhibits.
The Marion County Fair Board and Purdue Extension Marion County reserves the right to refuse the entry of 4-H projects that are considered inappropriate for public display or are objectionable.
See the e-mail and website for project check-out information dates and times. You can also ask your 4-H Club leader.
*Parents– role model following the rules and guidelines for social behavior. Don't request early release of your projects because it might be inconvenient. It teaches your child that the guidelines don't pertain to them, but only for others. Please do not bypass the Extension Educators to the Fair Board. Extension Educators are responsible for the care and safety of the projects.
All Cloverbud posters projects must meet the following requirements:
Poster dimensions are to be 14-inches by 22-inches (half of a standard 22-inch by 28-inch poster board).
Poster must be made to be displayed horizontally; meaning the 22-inch side is horizontal.
Glue the poster to a firm backing so it can stand up on its own. Your poster should not be wobbly and fall over when against a wall. Suitable backing materials are firm cardboard, foam core, thin plywood or Masonite. Rubber cement is best to use for gluing poster to the firm backing. You can purchase foam core and plastic covering from the Purdue Extension Marion County office located at 1202 East 38th Street, Discovery Hall Suite 201 (on the Indiana State Fairgrounds - across from the Indiana Deaf School) or any general craft/hobby store.
Enjoy your Cloverbud experience!!!
Aerospace PROJECT
Cloverbuds are to exhibit a poster, notebook or model illustrating information they have learned this year about exploring space, air travel or flight, planets and the stars.
Websites to check out:
Animal Posters/Notebooks PROJECT
The goal of this project is to allow the Cloverbud an opportunity to learn about domesticated animals. The learning process can be through books, field trips, online websites, interviewing people knowledgeable about the animal, or their personal experiences. If a Cloverbud does the same animal for more than one year, the child should increase his knowledge and include new information for the project in the second and third years.
Categories include: Cows, Dogs, Goats, Horses/Ponies, Poultry, Sheep, or Swine.
Cloverbuds are to exhibit a poster or notebook illustrating information they have learned this year about a particular animal. A Cloverbud may exhibit one poster/notebook per animal category. Examples of topics can include, but not limited to, breeds, how to care for, similarities/differences between breeds or species, costs to raise, body parts, uses of the animal (i.e., sheep's wool, goat milk, cheese, or meat), identification, or interesting facts.
Arts and Crafts PROJECT
This project allows a Cloverbud to be creative and learn new ways of expressing his/her creativity. Any resources can be used to complete these projects.
Ceramics: Exhibit a simple piece of greenware that the Cloverbud has applied one or more colors of basic stain or glaze. *All ceramic exhibits must be kiln fired before stain has been applied.
Fine Arts: Cloverbuds may exhibit one item in each of the following categories:
*All Fine Arts projects must be framed and ready to hang.
Gift Wrapping: Exhibit a simple box wrapped for a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, graduation, etc.). *Do not include a present! The box should be empty.
Latch Hook: Cloverbuds may exhibit one latch hook article made from a simple kit. The article needs to be finished or bound (pillow, wall hanging, etc.) and ready for use.
Leather Craft: Exhibit one simple leather craft article you stamped with a design and applied a finish. Examples are a bookmark, key fob, wristband, etc. *Suede or unfinished, rough leather items should be entered in Miscellaneous Crafts, not Leather Craft.
Macramé: Exhibit one simple macramé article the Cloverbud made. Article needs to be finished, clean, and ready for use.
Miscellaneous Crafts: Includes crafts like: enameling, candle making, felt craft, rock craft, weaving, stenciling, reed craft, string art, metal etching, engraving, unfired plaster crafts, shaping, handmade jewelry, paint by number, woven lawn chairs, etc. Legos, and K'nex can be exhibited in the Miscellaneous Crafts category. Miscellaneous Crafts should not be items that can be exhibited under another project. For example, a spatter art picture is a Fine Arts project, not a miscellaneous craft. *May exhibit 3 different types of articles under this category.
Models: Cloverbuds may exhibit a snap-together model kit. Select a simple kit to make. Place the model on a firm base and cover with plastic or put it in a purchased model display case. *Metal die cast models are not allowed. See models below for more information.
Needlecraft: Cloverbuds may exhibit one item from each of the following categories: crochet, embroidery, knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, crewel, plastic canvas, hand-stitched quilting, candle wicking and miscellaneous needlecraft (any needlecraft that does not fit in another category). *Handwork only—no machine work is allowed.
Pottery: Exhibit an item made from clay, glazed, and kiln-fired. A Cloverbud may enter one exhibit for each category: Hand Molded (slab, coil, pinch pot) and Wheel Thrown (made on a potter's wheel). *All pieces must be kiln-fired.
Recycled Crafts: Cloverbuds may exhibit an item made with at least one recycled object (that is any item that is being used differently than its original purpose.) Examples include but not limited to: pop bottle bird feeders, pop can hats, soup can luminaries, license plate bird feeders, silverware jewelry, etc.
Seasonal Decoration:Exhibit one item that celebrates a seasonal occasion. This can include patriotic days, religious celebrations, or public occasions.
Wearable Arts: These exhibits include but not limited to painted T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, tennis shoes, applique work, puff-painted articles, sequined/rhinestone articles, and tie dye. A Cloverbud who creates a wearable arts project can also participate in the Fashion Revue. *Exhibit item on a hanger.
Woodcraft: The Cloverbud is to exhibit a pre-made wood article to which he/she has applied a finish, such as acrylic paint or stain with a polyurethane finish.
Bicycle Project
One of the National 4-H initiatives is Healthy Living. Bicycling is an excellent activity for a child to stay healthy while having fun. For this project the Cloverbud can learn all about bicycles, safety, and the benefits of bicycling. Information can be obtained from any sources.
Cloverbuds may exhibit a poster or notebook on one of the following:
Please label your poster with the topic. A different topic should be completed each year.
Bowling Project
First year exhibit requirements:
Second year Exhibits choose one of the following
Cake Decorating PROJECT
Birthdays and special occasions are made special by having a creatively decorated cake for the occasion. Cake decorating takes patience, creativity, and lots of practice. In this project the Cloverbud will learn the skills needed to do cake decorating. Cloverbuds should practice decorating cupcakes using several different methods. A Cloverbud can choose one of the following to exhibit:
Complete a different activity each year or use more advanced techniques each year. Please note that Royal Icing will last longer, but is not required to be used.
*Cupcakes on display at the county fair may be disposed of due to cupcakes rotting or icing melting. The exhibit tag will be attached to the ribbon and kept for display until the end of fair. If desired, the Cloverbud can take a picture of the project and display with the cupcake. The picture will be kept with the exhibit tag and ribbon.
Collections (Miscellaneous) project
Almost every child loves to collect things. This project allows the Cloverbud to showcase his/her collection. A collection is a group of similar items and could be anything—buttons, stuffed animals, plates, toy cars, figurines, etc. This project does not include collections that are found in other projects such as rock, bug, or leaf collections.
The exhibit should consist of six (6) items from the collection displayed in a poster, box, notebook, or any other manner. The items need to be labeled as to what they are. A collector's log showing item description and where and when purchased may be attached, but not required at the Cloverbud level. A picture of the entire collection should be included however.
All attempts will be made to safe guard projects at the fair; however, it is recommended that you do not exhibit high value or irreplaceable projects at the fair.
Communications project
Communication is verbal or non-verbal skill that foster great social interaction and learning. For this project the Cloverbud should practice good communication skills along with listening skills. The Cloverbud should be encouraged to speak in various situations (introducing people, small talk, show-n-tell, presentations, etc.) as well as how to listen (directions, listening to stories, etc.). The child should learn eye contact and proper body stance while talking and listening. For this project the Cloverbud will exhibit a poster or notebook on a topic regarding communicating. Examples include but are not limited to the following: ways people communicate, facial expressions and what they mean, how to introduce someone, or how to answer the phone. If a Cloverbud would like to give a presentation (how to speech or show-n-tell), contact your local club to arrange a time.
Community Service project
Anyone at any age can help serve their community. For this project the Cloverbud can exhibit a poster or notebook showing what he/she did to help his/her community. It can be anything from picking up trash to organizing an event to help someone who has been sick.
Computer project
Can you imagine a day that you do not use a computer? Computers are great technology to use for school, home and fun. Almost everyone uses some type of computer on a daily basis. We have computers in our homes, schools and even in some of our cars. Learning about how computers function and knowing how to use one can help us improve daily lives, be successful in school, play and we can even choose to have a career (job) working with computers when we grow up.
Kindergarten: Exhibit a poster or notebook on the parts of the computer, include a brief (short) description of what each parts does.
First Grade: Exhibit a notebook or poster on the how to use a computer, why we use computers, or where you find computers.
Second Grade - You can select any one of the following:
Websites to check out:
http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/articles/clicking/main.html (guidance for parents)
Consumer Clothing project
The purpose of this project is to increase the child's awareness of the clothing industry from basic materials to the consumer. Where do you shop for clothes? How much do clothes cost? What are clothes made from? Who designs the clothes? Where are the clothes made? These are just a few of the areas that may be investigated in this project.
The following are suggested exhibits (do something different each year):
First, Second and Third Year options:
1. Design an ensemble that you have purchased (bought) or have at home in your closet. Include the accessories you wear with this outfilt.
2. Design a layout (picture) poster of a current trend (something everyone is wearing now) for your age group. It can focus on color, texture, or style.
3. Find an outfit (ensemble) at your favorites store, from a newspaper ad or online that you really like. Put together an expense sheet (how much each item cost), then try to identify (find) similar items as a lower or higher cost. Show the difference in cost between the two outfits.
Creative Writing project
Most children are great storytellers. Creative writing provides an opportunity to entertain readers, clarify an idea, express what you are feeling, or expand your imagination, as well as many other reasons.
Exhibit Options:
First grade:
Second grade:
This website is helpful, but geared towards other elementary-aged youth: http://www.edina.k12.mn.us/concord/teacherlinks/sixtraits/sixtraits.html
Electric project
Electricity is what powers our world. It keeps us in light, warmth, and is used to prepare our food. In this project you should learn about the basic facts of electricity. It is fun and interesting to learn how electricity works and how we harness it.
Websites to check out: http://www.ehow.com/how_7855513_teach-children-simple-electrical-circuit.html
Entomology (Bugs) Project
There are more kinds of insects in the world than all other living thing all together. They live in the air, in soil (dirt) and in water. Insects live in the deserts, rain forests, caves, and in the snow. This project will help you learn about insects and how people are affected by insects.
A Cloverbud can exhibit one of the following:
http://bugfacts.net/index.php (this website is very much for adults to assist children).
Floriculture Project
The purpose of this project is to learn more about flowers and herbs. A Cloverbud can exhibit one of the following:
Foods project
THERE ARE CHANGES (in red) TO THE FOODS PROJECT FOR 2014!!
If you have any questions regarding county fair judging, please contact Phyllis Harris at least two weeks prior to the judging date at e-mail: email@example.com.
In the Cloverbud Foods project youth grades K-2 can explore why we need food, what are healthy foods, along with getting in the kitchen to whip up some tasty treats. This project has 2 areas: non-perishable foods and perishable foods. The non-perishable food exhibits will be on display during the fair. The perishable food exhibits are eligible for conference judging which is done prior to the fair. During conference judging a picture of the project is taken and then displayed at the fair.
Conference judging is a wonderful opportunity for a child to discuss his/her work with an adult who is an expert in the project. The judge will give tips and encourage the child. Cloverbuds, though not judged, are allowed to participate.
Conference Judging: Watch for the announcement for date, times, and location.
Non-perishable Food Exhibits include but not limited to:
Perishable Food Exhibits (bring to conference judging):
Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling, and merinque, (whether uncooked or cooked) are NOT permitted to contain cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, whipping cream as the nature of these products increases the moisture content and water activity of the food. Foods with higher moisture content and water activity can be ideal growing conditions for food borne pathogens, even if the ingredient is part of a batter and baked. Additionally, raw milk, raw milk products or uncooked eggs/egg whites are NOT permitted. Eggs/egg whites that have been cooked to 160o F (i.e. pasteurized or included as part of a batter and baked) are acceptable. No home-canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are permitted in products. Recipes must be provided that show which ingredients were used in part of the product.
Exhibit Safety:
Exhibitors should carefully wash their hands and make sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before preparing foods. Exhibitors should not be preparing food exhibits for competition within 48 hours of recovering from any illness. Whenever possible, baked products should be transported and stored in chilled coolers (41oF).
Judges and individuals who will consume products from county and state competitions should be informed that they are at risk for foodborne illness since the established policy cannot guarantee that an entry which may be a "potentially hazardous food" has been properly prepared or handled before, during or following the competition. Tasting of a food product is solely at the discretion of the judge. Judges are NOT to taste any low-acid or acidified preserved food. Like green beans or tomato products, and are discouraged from tasting any other home preserved foods.
Consumers of competitive food exhibits being sold at auction or used for hospitality purposes should be notified they could be at risk for foodborne illness since the established policy cannot guarantee that an entry which may be a "potentially hazardous food" has been properly prepared or handled before, during or following the competition.
Purdue Extension Food Safety Policy
(revised 11/2013)
Recipe or Index cards:
Forestry (Trees) Project
In this project the Cloverbud will learn about trees. There are many resources you can use for this project.
Exhibit options include, but not limited to, the following:
A few book references you can find at the library include the following:
Autumn Leaves (Scholastic 1998) by Ken Robbins
Fall is Not Easy (Zino Pr Childrens' Books) by Marty Kelley
Woods (One Small Square) (McGraw-Hill, 1997) by Donald M. Silver
A Giving Tree (Harpercollins Juvenile Books 1996) by Shel Silverstein
Where Once There Was A Wood (Henry Holt & company 1996) by Denise Fleming
Garden Project
In this project the Cloverbud gets hands on experience on how to grow vegetables. Gardens can be plot gardens or container gardens.
Choose one of the following vegetables to *exhibit on a heavy duty paper plate: one (1) head of cabbage, three (3) carrots, three (3) cucumbers, five (5) green beans, three (3) green peppers, three (3) onions, three (3) potatoes, five (5) radishes, three (3) ears of sweet corn, or three (3) tomatoes. Choose a different vegetable to exhibit each year. The vegetables are to be grown from seeds or plant starts (tomatoes, peppers, etc.), cared for and harvested by the Cloverbud 4-H member.
*Produce exhibits may be donated to local food organizations during the fair. The exhibit tag and ribbon will remain at the fair.
If a child does not have the opportunity to grow a garden, the child can exhibit an educational poster on a garden topic (how to plant garden, garden pests, parts of a vegetable plant, etc.)
Cloverbuds are encouraged to research their family history. They can exhibit one of the following (choose something different each year):
Geology (Rock Collecting) Project
Geology is the about the earth. What materials the earth is made up of and how the materials change the earth over time.
Exhibit suggestions include, but not limited to:
Suggested references include:
Rocks and Minerals by Irving R. New York: Alfred A Knopf 1956.
The Everyday Science Sourcebook by Lowery, L.F. Palo Alto: Dale Seymore Publications 1985
Indiana University – Bloomington: Indiana Geological Survey: https://www.igs.indiana.edu
Health project
Healthy Living is a National 4-H initiative. In this project the Cloverbud will explore healthy living and emergency preparedness. The Cloverbud can exhibit one of the following or any topic on healthy living:
Home Environment Project
Cloverbuds learn principles of design: How to decorate and how to care for their home furnishings. Suggested exhibits include:
Indiana Heritage (My Community) project
This project allows the Cloverbud to explore and learn about the history of his/her community. The Cloverbud can exhibit one of the following:
*Choose a different topic each year.
MODELS & BUILDING (or LEGOS) PROJECT
NEW CHANGE FOR 2014: OPTIONAL CONFERENCE JUDGING WILL BE AVAILABLE during project check in on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ONLY.
The Model/Building project will encourage the member to use his or her imagination and ingenuity in creating an exhibit for the 4-H Marion County fair. Model/Buildings exhibits for grades K-2 are entered in the Model/Building Exhibit and displayed in the Cloverbuds exhibit.
Project requirements
4-H Craft Information Card 4-H618a-W
Recommended for Cloverbuds Grades: K-2
4-H Member Name: _____________________________________ Grade in School: _______
County: ___________________________
What is the title of your exhibit, or its purpose?
Was this exhibit completed from a purchased kit or an original design?
Describe how this exhibit was constructed/crafted: (What did you do)?
Model/Building Project Record Sheet
Please circle the grade you are in as of January 1.
Cloverbud: Kindergarten Level 2: Grade 1 Level 3: Grade 2
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Township: ____________________________ Club: _________________________
______________ Kit ________________ Original Design
Name of Kit or Original design: ____________________________________________________
I have reviewed this record and believe it to be correct.
Leader or Judge signature: ___________________________________________
Date: _____________
Type of Model/Building project (ex., person, building, etc.)_____________________________
Estimated number of hours worked completing Model/Building project: _________________
Why did you decide to participate in the Model/Building pilot project: _____________________________________________________________________________
If this is an original design, how did you come up with the design: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
List three (2) things you have learned this year in the Cloverbud Model/Building Pilot project:
____Exhibited at County Fair
Cloverbud: Kindergarten Level 2: Grade 1 Level 3: Grade 2
Name: ______________________________________________
Club: _______________________________________________
Well Done
Need to Improve
Overall Display
Meets Exhibit requirements
Creativity (if original)
Personality project
This project allows the Cloverbud to learn about himself and the uniqueness of each person. The Cloverbud can exhibit one of the following:
1. Write or draw a story/picture about yourself. Use it to share what you like or don't like, what makes you a special human being. You can display it on a poster, notebook or folder.
2. Read (or have someone read to you) a book or article about children in another country or culture. Make a poster or notebook showing how you are similar (alike) and how you are different.
3. What makes a good friend? Describe what you like about your best friend. How are the two of you similar (alike) and how are the two of you different. Make a poster or notebook explainining what makes the two of you friends.
Photography project
Grab the camera and take lots of pictures. Look at your pictures and consider the lighting, composition, and colors. Choose 6 of your best pictures and display them on a poster titled, "Cloverbud Photography" or display them in a scrapbook. Number the pictures 1 through 6. Each year take more pictures and choose 6 of your best pictures taken that year.
Reference: Focus on Photography, classic 4-H project book
Promotion 4-H Poster project
More people need to know about the awesome opportunities available through 4-H. If someone asked you about 4-H, what would you tell them? Well, now's your chance to tell lots of people just by creating a poster. Use your creativity and make a poster that tells people what all is available in 4-H. You can learn lots about 4-H at National (http://www.4-h.org/), State (http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/), and county (http://www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/marion/Pages/4-HYouthDevelopment.aspx) websites.
Reading For Fun project
Reading for Fun encourages youth to share their love of reading with others. Book selection is your choice! What do you like to read? History? Biographies? Fiction? Mysteries? Cloverbuds are to read at least two (2) books each year, complete the record sheet (list of books read with title and author), and exhibit one of the following (something different each year):
* Include the title of the book and the author's name with your exhibit. Also, if your exhibit is about characters in a book, be sure to include the character's entire name.
Scarecrow PROJECT
The imagery of the scarecrow goes back before we even thought of spraying our gardens for pests. The scarecrow's role in the garden has always been to scare off birds and other animals. The scarecrow is a model of a person standing in the garden; protecting the vegetables. The scarecrow is NOT a fictional character but the likeness of a person.
Cloverbuds may exhibit one (1) scarecrow no taller than four (4) feet. It must look like a real person (cowboy, doctor, farmer, baby, etc.), be fully clothed, stuffed with straw, hay or other dried plant material and be able to stand on its own or be seated (you provide the seat). Remember the scarecrow must depict a real person, not a fictional character such as Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, etc.
Sewing Project
Sewing is an important life skill. In this project the Cloverbud will learn the basic skills needed in sewing. The following can be done for the exhibit:
First year Division A: Learn to do hand stitching, straight stitching, overcast stitching and sewing on buttons. Complete the record sheet. Exhibit your completed Kool Cat or Honey Bear. Do not stuff this exhibit.
Second year Division B: Learn about basic sewing tools and the parts of the sewing machine. Practice straight stitching. Make a beanbag for practice. Complete your record sheet. Exhibit a square or rectangular shaped pillow.
To help protect your project, it is strongly recommended that you put it in a plastic bag, especially for the first-year sewing exhibit.
Small Animal Poster/Notebook and Showcase
Small animals include: cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, turtles, gerbils, mice, non-poisonous snakes, non-poisonous lizards, ferrets, birds, fish, rabbits, rats, crabs, praying mantis, millipedes, sugar gliders, prairie dogs, tarantulas, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, newts, frogs, mud puppies, salamanders, and scorpions. Be sure to register online at www.indy4-hyouth.org to let us know what animals you plan to bring to the Cloverbud Showcase.
Exhibit a poster or notebook on a topic about small animals that you have for a pet or would like to own as a pet. Do a different topic for each year.
Small Animal Showcase is an opportunity to show off your small animal during the Marion County Fair. Your parent(s) must stay with you at all times. The date will be announced in the Fair newsletter.
Sportfishing PROJECT
Fishing is a popular pastime and enjoyed by many. In this project the Cloverbud will learn more about fishing.
Exhibit one of the following (do something different each year):
Sports PROJECT
Do you enjoy playing or watching a sport? What do you like about it? What equipment is needed? What are the rules of the game? These are just a few of the areas the Cloverbud can explore in this project.
A Cloverbud can exhibit a poster/notebook on one of the following (do something different each year):
Veterinary Science PROJECT
In this project the Cloverbud can learn about veterinary science. What is a veterinarian? Why do we need them? What does a veterinarian study? Why is it important? The Cloverbud can exhibit one of the following:
Weather PROJECT
Weather is all around and affects everything we do. Weather is different during the spring and winter (seasons). Weather is also different for where you live. Weather determines what foods we have available and what activities we participate in and how we play.
Dorros, A. (1990). Feel the Wind (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science).
Rabe, T. (2004). Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About Weather (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library).
(Go to Education/Outreach: Playtime)
Wildlife PROJECT
Wildlife consists of animals that are not domesticated (raccoons, opossums, wild rabbits, squirrels, wild birds, wolves, coyotes, deer, etc.)
Exhibit a poster or notebook on one of the following (do something different each year):
The Name of my Club is: _________________________________________________________________
We regularly meet on: _______________________________________ ______ : _______ a.m. or p.m.
What day of the week
Leader(s) Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Leader(s) E-mail address: _______________________________________@_________________________
Leader(s) Phone number: __________________________________________________________________
I attend meetings in ____________________________________________ Township.
Important dates to remember
_________________________________________ _________________________________________
Check in for the Marion County Fair is:
June ____________ from _____ : ____ p.m. to _____ : _____ p.m.
I have conference judging for the following projects:
_______________________________ on ____________________________at ______ : _____ (p.m.)
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Buyers Guide: Fuji Roubaix
If you were looking for the oldest bike brands, it might surprise you to know that Fuji would be among them. Fuji Bicycles has been helping riders conquer their mountains since 1899, and to this day they've continued to develop some of the most cutting-edge bikes on the market. The Fuji stable of products is enormous, with everything from high-end road bikes, to race-winning mountain bikes, cruisers, comfort bikes and everything in between. Obviously that's too much to deal with in a single article, so in this series we'll break down Fuji's road line up to help you decide which machine is right for you.
The Fuji Roubaix is ideal rider who wants to go fast on a budget without sacrificing performance, thanks to a responsive, stiff aluminum frame, tapered headtube and carbon fiber fork.
The Fuji Roubaix got its start in life as a specialized frame built to take pros through the murderous Spring Classics of Paris-Roubaix and the Ronde van Vlaanderen. The hellish cobblestone roads of those races have long sent pro-racers begging to their sponsors for a new kind of frame, and Fuji responded with the Roubaix—an aluminum bike that was built with enough compliance and high-tech features to tame the horrific roads of the northern Classics.
Times have changed though, and so has this venerable aluminum bike. While many riders have moved on to carbon fiber, the Fuji Roubaix continues to be one of the longest and best selling bikes in the world thanks to its impressive mix of comfort, performance and handling. The Roubaix is the perfect bike for the beginning racer, someone looking for a first road bike, or even the veteran racer who needs a durable yet fast bike for criterium racing.
There are several different models of the Roubaix to choose from, depending on your preferences, riding level, and budget. Fuji usually numbers their models beginning at either 1.0 or 1.1. The lower the number, the higher-end the bike. LE denotes a Limited Edition bike-- usually the result of a collaboration between Fuji and Performance Bicycles. SL stands for Super Light, the lightest bike in Fuji's line-up for that particular year.
- Roubaix SL: The Roubaix SL is a race-ready bike that's perfect for the both beginning and experienced riders. The stiff, responsive alloy frame is complimented with a carbon fiber fork, Shimano Ultegra components and a pressfit bottom bracket for uncompromising performance.
- Roubaix 1.0 LE: The Roubaix 1.0 LE is the result of a collaboration between Fuji and Performance Bicycles. The combination of a carbon fiber fork, responsive allow frame and Shimano 105 components is a bike that feels as fast as it looks.
- Roubaix LE: The Roubaix LE is equipped with Shimano 105 shifting for optimized performance. Combined with the excellent alloy frame and carbon fiber fork, this is a bike that delivers plenty of performance for the dollar.
- Roubaix 1.5 C: This bike features a fast and responsive alloy frame, dependable Shimano Tiagra 10-speed shifting and a pressfit bottom bracket for a high-end feel and dependable performance. Excellent for a rider looking to go fast without breaking the bank.
- Roubaix 2.0 LE: The Roubaix 2.0 LE is a Fuji-Performance exclusive created with the goal of delivering plenty of performance for an excellent value. Features like Shimano Tiagra 10-speed shifting, stiff alloy frame and carbon fiber fork make this an excellent buy for the beginning road cyclist.
- Roubaix 3.0 LE: The Roubaix 3.0 LE is a Performance Bicycles exclusive. This road bike features a highly responsive alloy frame, carbon fiber fork, and is equipped with Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting...perfect for the beginning road cyclist.
For more information about Fuji's other road bikes, click on the links below.
- If you're looking for an all-around race machine, check out the Fuji Altamira.
- If you have a need for speed, then take a look at the Fuji SST.
- Like to go fast, but without sacrificing comfort? Then read up on the Fuji Gran Fondo.
- More interested in staying in shape and having fun? Check out the Fuji Sportif.
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This is a known issue with Microsoft and is documented in their online Knowledge Base:
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This problem occurs when you install Microsoft Office on a system on which an Office family product (e.g. Word, Access, Works Suite, etc.) has already been installed. This frequently occurs when you purchase your computer from an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) such as Dell or HP that has pre-installed Microsoft Works Suite or Microsoft Office. When you install the Office suite, you create a conflict between the key you entered during installation and the product key already in the system from the pre-installed product.
To resolve this issue, uninstall Office, then uninstall the application or suite that was already on your computer. You should then be able to reinstall Office without difficulty.
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As the holiday season rolls around once again it can be a time of celebration, shopping and indulging. This time of year there are parties and functions a plenty, with many opportunities to overdo the treats and goodies tied to the festivities. And while it may be a hard time to officially diet, it is definitely time to watch your weight. Here are five tips on keeping the weight gain to a minimum this season.
Tip # 1: Make exercise a priority but, be flexible. With all the shopping and social obligations you may have this time of year it can be easy to skip the gym. Truthfully, there can be many valid reasons you can't make it but, you can still wake up thirty minutes early to squeeze in some light weight training or a quick interval workout. You'll burn calories and rev up your metabolism even if you only have time for a quickie.
Tip#2: Don't go to a party hungry. This tip is tried and true and you've probably heard it before. If you have a snack before you attend a function you are far more likely to eat less and avoid excess calories.
Tip#3: Drink water. Not only does it help fill you up when you drink a glass before a meal, it can also keep you hydrated when drinking alcoholic beverages. A good rule of thumb is one glass of water for every cocktail you enjoy.
Tip#4: Choose wisely. Faced with a smorgasbord of holiday eats you can't expect to eat healthy all the time. Start with the healthiest selection first and then allow yourself one indulgent item like desert or fried food.
Tip#5: Don't beat yourself up. If you happen to pig out or forget your gym membership exists for a while don't be too hard on yourself. It happens. Do, however, pick yourself up and get back on track as soon as possible.
The holidays can be hectic and add to an already crazy schedule. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's can also be stressful and unfortunately, many of us are stress eaters but, a little self control now can make a big difference in the long run when you want to get back in shape for summer.


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It says on their website it's available for order soon, but there is no date.
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When the new First Bank of Georgia branch holds its ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning, it will be celebrating the bank's third presence in Columbia County.
"Evans is a fast-growing market," bank president and CEO Remer Brinson III said. "We were near that market and had a lot of customers in that market but didn't have a physical location."
That changed when the 3,000-square-foot, full-service bank opened at 4349 Washington Road, in front of Kroger.
The bank has six other local branches: two in Martinez, one in Thomson and three in Augusta.
In a mini-prelude to Columbia County graduation season, six students received their diplomas Saturday during a ceremony at Evans Christian Academy.
After a quick thank-you to faculty, family and friends from valedictorian Leah-Ray Haislip, ECA Principal and history teacher Kathryn Nave congratulated the graduates of the private Grovetown school and urged them "to do better than we did."
Comparing the students to a garden, Nave drew parallels to the need for nurturing and care for the new graduates to grow as adults.
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Authorities on Sunday arrested a North Augusta couple accused of burglary after they led deputies on a high-speed chase into South Carolina.
A Grovetown man called deputies at about 10:45 a.m. Sunday, stating they saw a man go into their neighbor's garage and come out carrying a backpack leaf blower. The man, later identified as Jack Holt, 24, threw the blower into the trunk of a white Dodge Intrepid and sped away.
The six graduates who received their diplomas Saturday from Evans Christian Academy are just the tip of the iceberg for Columbia County Class of 2013 commencement exercises.
Most ceremonies will be held this coming weekend, and by the time the final graduate crosses the stage in Augusta Prep's June 1 commencement, Columbia County public and private schools will have produced 1,636 new graduates, according to school officials.
Adam Donnelly kept a worn and faded photograph, which even survived a dunking in the ocean, as a constant reminder of the reason he was pursuing a medical degree.
"Medical school is hard. No one gets through med school unscathed. If you don't have a driving force behind you, you won't finish," said Donnelly, 29, who graduated from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University on May 10 and plans to work in primary care.
A weekend of country and bluegrass bands and barbecue is on tap for the fourth annual Papa Joe's Banjo-B-Que Bluegrass Festival at Evans Towne Center Park.
The annual festival benefits the Joseph R. Pond Memorial Foundation. In addition to hours of bluegrass music features, there is a Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned event with pit cookers from across the nation competing for $40,000 in prize money.
Other attractions include a petting zoo, pig races and a children's playground.
Three kayakers survived being sucked through the Augusta Canal Headgates Tuesday afternoon.
Three kayaks – one with an instructor and the other two with a man and his wife – were paddling near Savannah Rapids Pavilion when they were sucked through the gates that channel the Savannah River into the canal.
Terry Anthony, an Augusta Utlities employee working at the Lock and Dam, said she saw the kayakers and tried to direct them away, but the current carried them through the headgates.
The last day of school in Columbia County had greater significance this year for five schools, and it was the last day of Charles Nagle's class visits as the boss.
As the retiring school superintendent left his house Tuesday morning, Nagle's wife told him, "have a wonderful last, last day," he said. He spent most of that day visiting county schools "trying to feel the love," he said.
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The Assassin's Creed series is broken into separate competing franchises as Ubisoft currently works on two different games set to release later this fall. Assassin's Creed Unity is being built on an entirely new engine exclusively for the Xbox One and PS4 while Assassin's Creed Rogue will continue to use the ship-based mechanics from Black Flag only on last-gen consoles. However, as reported by Gameranx on Aug. 15, Ubisoft Sofia producer Ivan Balabanov didn't outright deny the possibility that Assassin's Creed Rogue might later release on the Xbox One and Playstation 4.
After being asked if Ubisoft has any plans to port the last-gen title to the new generation of consoles, Balabanov simply told OXM that it is too early think about at the moment since all focus for the Xbox One and PS4 is currently being placed entirely on finishing up Assassin's Creed Unity. It's important to note that Blabanov refused to completely dismiss the notion of porting Assassin's Creed Rogue to new-gen platforms which means the developer isn't married to the idea of keeping the game exclusively bound to the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Assassin's Creed Rogue will place fans in control of a former assassin who now fights against the series' long-time playable faction as a member of the templar order. The game will bring back the naval gameplay that was first introduced Assassin's Creed III. Gamers will be able to sail through the arctic seas of the North Atlantic which are said to be as large as the Caribbean waters of Assassin's Creed Black Flag.
Both new installments of the popular franchise are due out this fall. Assassin's Creed Unity will mark the series' first true next-gen experience as it will launch exclusively on the Xbox One, PS4, and PC. While Unity features more of an emphasis on stealth and co-op, Assassin's Creed Rogue will bring back the action-focused ship combat on the Xbox 360 and PS3.


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Andy Moor – K TaAugust 14th, 2012
Andy Moor's got some heavy fuel for the summer of 2012. Hot off his debut album 'Zero Point One', he brings us some more of his vocal wizardry, with the enchanting sounds of 'K'Ta'.
Genre-busting the trance scene for over 15 years, he's earned credits with classics such as 'Halcyon', 'Fake Awake', 'Daydream' and the more recent 'She Moves' and 'Faces'. His album 'Zero Point One' feeds that classic conclusion, strengthening his producer profile with many cross-over gems.
One of them, is the lush tune of 'K'Ta'. Chopped vocals, a dreamy, rich melody and tingling, proggy details, make this another Andy Moor essential. A classic to be.


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The Waabanong Anishinaabe Interpretive Learning Centre (WAILC), once completed in 2015, will be a jewel nestled in the heart of the Boreal Forest, and the gateway to the East side of Lake Winnipeg. The centre's purpose "is to provide Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples with unique interactive learning opportunities to understand and experience the cultural and natural heritage of the people who reside on the East side of Lake Winnipeg." The centre will also be incubator initiative for fostering increased activities and employment opportunities related to sustainable community economic development initiatives for the East side of Lake Winnipeg.
The centre, because of its strategic location, will be the perfect location for visitors to participate in the centre's experiential learning opportunities and programs that focus on the interconnected relationships of the land to Anishinaabe culture.
"The lands on the East side of Lake Winnipeg are sacred. This is a place where the Creator sits, where we as Anishinaabe get our teachings, where our ancestors have dwelled for thousands of years, where we hold our sacred ceremonies and have our sweat lodges. And for those of us who are traditional elders, pipe carriers and keepers of our traditional knowledge it is our duty to speak the truth and teach people and what is needed more than ever is for humanity to walk the path of reconstruction. We must become more than just caretakers of Mother Earth, we must teach people to be caregivers of Mother Earth â as it is time for healing."
-- Elder Garry Raven (9.1,1945 â 1.17. 2010)
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Following our wedding this past January, my husband and I hopped a plane from the cold Pacific Northwest to sunny, warm Florida, where we embarked on the most magical of honeymoons at Walt Disney World.
I've been traveling to Disney since I was a wee tot, and have learned a lot of tricks over the years. But I relish the opportunity to learn new lessons from each new trip to either Disneyland or Walt Disney World -- and our honeymoon was no exception.
For those of you planning (or dreaming of) a Disney honeymoon, here are a few tips to having a successful and magical experience:
Bridal Swag
The first stop on your Disney honeymoon should be to a gift shop, where you can purchase bride and groom ears. Your groom will probably complain (mine did). Make him wear the ears anyway (I didn't). The ears are not only fun to wear, but they let everyone know you're there celebrating your marriage. You'll get comments and congratulations from cast members and characters, and often from other guests, too.
To that end, seek out the Disney cast members handing out free buttons. The "Just Married" buttons have sadly been discontinued at Walt Disney World (they are still available at Disneyland), but the park offers a cute "Happily Ever After" button for newlyweds. That said, there are still some places in Walt Disney World where the discontinued "Just Married" buttons can be found - while the supply lasts, at least. We asked at the Garden Grill Restaurant in Epcot and were successful. A friend recently found them at the Coral Reef Restaurant, also in Epcot.
Whether you find the coveted "Just Married" buttons, or only snag the "Happily Ever After" version, wear them daily with pride. If you want to go a little extra, you can also find "Mr." and "Mrs." pins among the many offerings from the Disney Pin Trading pins that are for sale throughout the parks. (You can also stock up on other adorable, Disney bride & groom souvenirs, too!)
Hotel Splurge
It's your honeymoon. You want to relax and enjoy your stay, and you definitely want to take advantage of all the perks offered to guests of Disney owned and operated resorts. That said, perhaps your budget doesn't allow for $400 per night at one of the top Disney World resorts.
That's okay - you still have options. We used the DVC Rental Store to purchase Disney Vacation Club points from an owner, and booked a room at Disney's Boardwalk Resort for almost half the price of a normal room! The staff at the DVC Rental Store was incredibly helpful - and though they are not Disney employees, they offered the same level of service I have come to expect from Disney, making the experience of working with them a true joy.
Just note that because you're staying in a time share property, staying in a Disney Vacation Club room does not include daily housekeeping service. But we thought the sacrifice was well worth the savings in the cost of the room -- after all, we couldn't afford to stay at the Boardwalk otherwise!
You can also choose one of the less-expensive Disney resorts - some of the value resorts have room rates around $125 a night, depending on when you visit.
No matter what your budget allows, staying at an on-property, Disney owned and operated resort is well worth the expense. In my opinion, it is the only way to go when visiting Walt Disney World.
Off Property Wind Down
To extend the relaxation of our honeymoon, and save us a few dollars, we spent the last two nights of our honeymoon off property, at a less expensive hotel. This allowed us to sleep in the day after our last night in the parks (when we wanted to max out our final hours on Disney property), do a bit of laundry, repack at a luxuriously slow pace, and just unwind before heading back to the real world. We even spent a few hours meandering through Downtown Disney, and picking up a few last-minute souvenirs, before relaxing again at our hotel pool.
You know how people always say they need a vacation after their vacation? This extra day, spent at a less expensive but still lovely hotel, allowed us to transition from vacation mode to real-world mode much more smoothly. It took away that need for a post-vacatation vacation we so often feel after a trip.
Disney Photo Pass/Memory Maker
Previously called PhotoPass Plus, the new Memory Maker service from Disney was the perfect add-on to our honeymoon. Purchased ahead of time for about $50 less than if we'd paid in the parks, Memory Maker allowed us to take home digital downloads of every photo taken by Disney photographers in the parks (including those at character meet-and-greets) -- as well as every ride photo from the parks. So that debate over whether you want to spend $15-20 on each ride photo is now a moot point. With Memory Maker, you get them all.
Plus, being on our honeymoon, we wanted lots of photos of the two of us together throughout the parks. Knowing we were on our honeymoon, the Disney photographers snapped extra photos, and I think we got a shot of us kissing in front of every park's landmark. We also had a hilarious photo shoot with Gaston in the Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland, who was disgusted when he saw my wedding ring and tried to steal me away from my husband. (The husband valiantly fought for - and won - my favor, despite Gaston's efforts.)
MyMagic+ and FastPass+
Disney's new MyMagic+ and FastPass+ service is one of the greatest additions to the Disney World experience -- and though the systems were still in testing when we visited, we took full advantage of what they had to offer. Being able to reserve our FastPasses ahead of time made for a much more relaxed time in the parks. And even as our plans changed, using the smartphone app made it easy for us to make last-minute changes to our reservations.
In fact, my only two complaints about the service - being limited to three per day, and not being able to "park hop" with the FastPasses - have since been addressed by Disney, and changes are being made to resolve these issues. Even dealing with those disappointments did not take away from the pleasure we had on our honeymoon, and still created a very relaxed, easy-going pace for our honeymoon.
Date Night
It's easy to get swept up in the excitement and mania of being at the Walt Disney World Resort. But take time during your honeymoon for a "date night" or two. During our honeymoon, our on property stay covered a weekend. We knew that Saturday would be the busiest day in any of the parks, so we planned accordingly. We spent the morning in Animal Kingdom, using our three FastPass+ reservations to hit our must-ride attractions there. Then we headed back to our hotel and took advantage of the great pool at the Boardwalk Resort. After relaxing all afternoon, we strolled over to Epcot for some Grand Marnier slushes and a romantic dinner at Les Chefs de France, before heading to Magic Kingdom to catch the Main Street Electrical Parade and the fireworks show. No rides, no fighting the crowds. Just my husband and I on a magical, romantic date in the Disney Parks. I will never forget the swell of emotions as we stood on Main Street, his arms around me, as we watched the fireworks finale -- or the kiss we stole, even as a rush of crowds was forced to detour around us while we smooched in the middle of the street.
Dining Reservations & Disney Dining Plan
To that end, be sure to make Disney Dining Reservations well in advance of your trip. If you think you will want to indulge at some of Disney's nicer restaurants, consider purchasing the Disney Dining Plan. This option does not always save you money, but it can -- and in our case, it most certainly did. We knew we wanted to have nice meals during our honeymoon, and by using the Disney Dining Plan, we were able to indulge on expensive entrees we might not have paid for out of pocket.
Which restaurants you hit up within Disney depend on your specific tastes and what sort of experiences you want to have while there. My husband and I wanted some Disney magic and good food. With that in mind, these are the restaurants where we had dinner reservations during our honeymoon: Cinderella's Royal Table, Biergarten, Rose & Crown, Les Chefs de France, Garden Grill, and the Sci Fi Dine-In Theater. That said, there are plenty of other restaurants to suite every taste. We could have easily spent another week or more trying out the other restaurants on property. In my opinion, the table service restaurants in Epcot, particularly the World Showcase, are among the best the entire resort has to offer.
Souvenirs & Scrapbooking
Be thoughtful in your souvenir purchases - and if so suited, look for wedding-themed keepsakes. I have always collected Christmas ornaments from my vacations, and we were able to pick up a bride and groom/Mickey and Minnie ornament, that for a small extra fee, we had personalized with our wedding date. I also snagged the "Mr. & Mrs." Mickey and Minnie picture frame, which we used to hold one of our favorite wedding photos.
My husband and I also sought out other, meaningful keepsakes to take home with us: a pair of crystal-and-pearl Mickey earrings. A lantern from the Morocco pavilion that we plan to use on our back patio. A piece of fine art from the Disney Gallery to hang in our home. (We also splurged on other, less practical souvenirs - like t-shirts, candy, and other assorted trinkets.)
One thing we did strive to do, and were only moderately successful at, was to limit the purchase of gifts for friends and family back home. We'd worked hard to save up for our honeymoon, and the intention was to treat ourselves. That said, we still came home with a few goodies for our nearest and dearest -- resisting the urge to spend on others was MUCH harder than we expected, but we knew it was important to make sure our honeymoon was about us.
Upon returning home, I'd recommend scrapbooking your trip as soon as possible. For one thing, the trip's details are still fresh in your mind. For another, it's a great way to fill your time now that you're home from the honeymoon, done planning a wedding, and facing a harsh return to the real world. (Plus, let's face it - your wedding photos won't be ready for a few more weeks, at least.) I used Shutterfly to create our photo book online, but you can either create a more elaborate, hand-crafted album - or simply slip photos into a pre-made photo book. Whatever suites you, put together your honeymoon photo album soon after returning to extend the magic a little bit longer. (If you are so inclined, Disney even sells scrapbooks and photo albums in their theme park gift shops.)


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On Sunday, March 2, Examiner.com was on the red carpet for The Norby Walters' 24th Annual Night Of 100 Stars Oscar Viewing Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Norby Walters, a veteran music agent, reprised his role as Producer and Dinner Chairman. The Executive Producer of this event was Billionaire clothing designer/manufacturer Peter Nygard.
Actor Thomas Dekker, Gary Busey, Jon Voight, Ed Asner, Kayla Tabish, Theodore Bikel, Co-President of Bold Films Gary Michael Walters, Actor Gregory Itzin, Tosca Rivola, Pianist Oksana Grigorieva, Alexandra Vino, Actress Caitlin O'Connor, Adrienne Maloof, Rebecca Grant, Designer Sue Wong, Lou Diamond, Anne Heche, Harry Hamlin, Richard Kind, Taylor Armstrong, James Cromwell, Basketball Player John Salley, Ken Davitian, Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and Doris Roberts were a few of the notables we spotted on the red carpet.
We spoke with actress Shelley Morrison on the red carpet. She starred in "Will and Grace." "It is a date night. We get to dress up, have great food and you get to watch The Oscars. It is such a fun night," Morrison told Examiner.com exclusively.
Next up with spoke with comedian Yakov Smirnoff on the red carpet. He said, "This is a fabulous night in Hollywood. This is my third time here. It is a nice way to watch The Oscars. There are so many good movies and it will be exciting to see who wins."
Lou Ferrigno and his wife Carla Ferrigno walked the red carpet together. "We love to come to this event because it is a reunion in Hollywood. We get to see the same friends every single year and it makes it so special," said Carla.
The evening featured an open bar full of Oscar film inspired cocktails:
*American Hustle, "Jersey Con's Flip"
Laird's Apple Brandy (Made in New Jersey), Allspice Dram, Apple, Lemon, Egg White
*Captain Phillips, "Pirate's Punch"
Mt. Gay Black Barrel Rum, Clement Creole Schrubb, Lime, Grapefruit
*Dallas Buyers Club, "Texas Two Step"
An ice cold Budweiser served with a shot of Don Julio Blanco Tequila, $23
*Gravity, "Trouble on The Hubble"
Russian Standard Vodka, Honey and Lemon served over an ice globe
*Her, "Imaginary Friend"
Zaya 12 Year Aged Rum, Passion Fruit, Sparkling Wine
*Nebraska, "Cornhusker Sour"
Hudson Corn Whiskey, Bulleit Rye, Yuzu Sour Mix
*Philomena, "Birthed In Ireland"
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Strawberry, Lime, Club Soda
*The Wolf Of Wall Street, "Lemmon Qualuude"
Absolut Citron Vodka, Pernod Absinthe, Lemongrass, Lemon
*12 Years As A Slave, "Solomon's Fiddle"
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Mango, Ginger
The Night of 100 Stars Dinner Menu is below:
Fig, Pomegranate, and Citrus Salad
Watercress and Red Endive, Baby Tomatoes, Fig Emulsion
Stuffed Chicken with Spinach, Brioche, and Pine Nuts
Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratinee, Pearl Onions, Rainbow Cauliflower
Lemon-Thyme Jus
Chocolate Caramelia Fantasy Cake
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Six more weeks of winter, declared Punxsutawney Phil, the famous weather forecasting groundhog, this week. Parents groan that their kids have had so many snow days already they are concerned the school year will be extended and may cut into summer vacation plans. The elderly are worried about falling and breaking limbs on icy sidewalks. Firefighters battle blazes, while struggling with frozen equipment. It's a common winter tale.
Even as we continue in this frigid grip, nature's gorgeous winter art is evident. Since we have no control over how soon warmer temperatures will arrive, we may as well enjoy the beauty bestowed by blankets of snow and layers of ice. So, let's get through this coldest weather on record and come out the other side still smiling.
Newly fallen snow gives everything in the garden a different look. Dried ornamental grasses and old blooms covered in frosty flakes take on a crisp delicacy that can be appreciated more the closer you inspect them. Buds that will open in a few weeks gleam as they drip with watery jewels. Paw and claw prints from birds and creatures form sparkling snowy patterns. Ornamental grass fronds hang low while weighted with dazzling glacial designs. Oblique rays hit gelid ponds and rivers, imbuing a polished patina.
Life can often be appreciated more by changing our focus. When the time arrives for spring to make an appearance, we will surely be ready for a larger color palette. In the meantime, instead of feeling glum and gloomy about winter's frigid grip, make the choice to welcome every day by recognizing the stunning white art around us.


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This is a study that I participated in with
Dr. Chu, who's a colleague of Anna Lok, at the University of Michigan,
that tells you a little bit about the demographics of the United
States. The blue is A, and the pink is D, and yellow
and orange are B and C. So out here in the west, the centers that
participated were Stanford and UCLA, so you can see we have large
Asian populations in our practices out west. But if you go to the
Northeast or the Southeast, you see more of genotype A, because there
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2012-02-29 / Obituaries
Betty Hensley
Betty Anne Hensley of Jourdanton passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Jourdanton at the age of 73. Betty was born August 20, 1938 in Jourdanton.
She is survived by her son Luther Hensley of Lampasas; grandson Ory Hensley of San Marcos; granddaughters Jacqueline Hensley of Waco, and Paige Hensley of Lampasas and brother Eugene Ermis of Chicago, Illinois.
Betty was retired from Texas Instruments.
Services will be held Friday, March 3, 2012 at Cowboy Fellowship in Jourdanton with Scotty Smith presiding. Interment will follow at the Catholic Cemetery in Jourdanton.


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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Butch Jones hasn't coached his first game at Tennessee, but he already has a taste of the rough-and-tumble world of Southeastern Conference football.
Jones' staff rallied late to get Tennessee a recruiting class ranked in the top 30 nationally Wednesday by most services, yet those same services also had this class in the bottom half of the SEC.
Only nine of the 21 recruits in this class picked Tennessee before the Vols hired Jones away from Cincinnati on Dec. 7. Eight players who committed to Tennessee under former coach Derek Dooley switched to other schools after he was fired. Eight of Tennessee's signees were previously committed elsewhere.
The class includes quarterback Joshua Dobbs and defensive ends Jaylen Miller and Malik Brown, all of whom didn't choose Tennessee until Wednesday.


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Charles Tabor wrote: > The debian install.sh script would stop after partitioning the memory > card with this error: > > got EOF thrice - exiting.. > > Noticed that it was the fdisk causing the error. Believe this was > because the piped output of the "echo pq" command requires a newline > character between the p and q. I don't know if this is unique to SHR, > busybox or fdisk -> fdisk.util-linux-ng. > The script continues on when all instances of: > > echo pq > > are change to: > > echo -e "p\nq" Hi Charles, this makes some good sense to me. I have just uploaded the change. Thanks Steffen