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If you're relatively new to No Limit Hold'em poker, it can be quite daunting sitting down with your $200 or $100, looking around the table and seeing some giant stacks. Why? Because you know some of those giant stacks are going to try and push you and your perfectly average starting stack around. The only way to combat this is to bring 3 or 4 buy-ins and not let yourself be pushed around. Unfortunately, this can be a very costly way of making sure the other players are not taking advantage of you.
Or is it? There is one way you can completely negate their big-stack advantage and frustrate them to the point where they are starting to tilt. What is it?
Buy in for even less. The table minimum, in fact. If you sit down at a $1/$2 game and the minimum is $40 and the maximum $200, either buy-in for the max or the min – doing anything else (like buying in for $100) only labels you a fish and scared money.
This is how you play it: only play premium hands: AK, AQ, KQ, AJ and all pairs from 66 on up. AT suited if you're in late position and no one has raised before you – otherwise, fold it. Everything else you're folding. If the action gets to you pre-flop and the pot has not been raised yet – you pop it up 4x the BB plus an extra $2 for every limper. If it has been raised before you, when the action gets to you – you push all-in. (If it has been 3-bet before it gets to you, only push with AK and pairs TT and above)
You are never limping. You are either raising, pushing or folding.
On the flop, you are pushing if you've hit at least second pair and/or a good draw. This is key: you are not C-betting if you miss the flop. Go into check/fold mode if that happens, and then reload so you have at least the table minimum for the next hand. If someone donk-bets into you after you have raised pre-flop, fold if you've missed, push if you've hit 2nd pair or better.
How does this strategy work? It takes all the guesswork out of the game for you. It also completely negates anything the other players – especially the big stacks – can do to counter your strategy. In fact, they can't counter it at all accept by actually hitting a better hand than you. Why's that? Because when you raise pre-flop, they will catch on that you only do so with premium hands and they will have to – frustratingly – fold their suited connectors, suited Ace-rag hands because they will know they do not have enough implied odds against in order for them to make a +EV call. So they fold. And when they've raised pre-flop and you've pushed, they can only profitably call with pairs and AK…so they will mostly fold.
Their strategy will also have to change when they are in late position and you are in one of the blinds. They will now be less likely to raise with speculative hands because they do not want you to push over the top of them, forcing them to fold. Instead, they will limp more, letting you see more flops for cheap out of the blinds.
You keep with this strategy until you get above the 50 big-blind level ($100 in our $1/$2 game), and then you can open up a bit more and stop pushing pre-flop as a 3-bet. You can also now "play" a little more poker than you were when you were a short-stack. But as soon as you drop below that 50 BB mark, revert right back to your strategy.
If you're playing online, you can leave the table once you've doubled up and find another one. Live, that's almost impossible to do – but there are still plenty of live short-stackers out there who have implemented this strategy to perfection – making money and frustrating loose-aggressive players the world over.


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Understanding Slavery- a free resource for teachers and educators planning lessons on the transatlantic slave trade.
Drama for Schools - Scotland and the Slave Trade - This National Trust for Scotland resource provides an introduction to using drama to support learning about the slave trade.
Scotland and the Slave Trade - 2007 Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act - Historical review of Scotland's role in the slave trade and its abolition.
British Library: Learning - Campaign for Abolition - Explore historical sources from the campaign to abolish the transatlantic slave trade. Both pro- and anti-slavery sources are available.
Freedom: Timeline of the Slave Trade - details of key events over four centuries of the slave trade.
Freedom: Britain and the Transatlantic Slave Trade - a National Maritime Museum history resource that allows young people to create their own online museum exhibition.
Spartacus: The Slave Trade - the Spartacus Internet Encyclopedia website contains a wealth of information including slave accounts and biographies of abolitionists.
Abolition: Commemorating the passing of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act - BBC web portal featuring sections on the history of the slave trade, the modern legacy, slavery around the UK, and information about the accompanying series of TV and radio broadcasts from the BBC.
Slave's Story - follow the stories of four Africans forced into slavery.
Slavery and Glasgow - Scottish Archive Network (SCAN) online exhibition showcasing the collections held by Glasgow City Archives and Special Collections. The exhibition was part of a programme of events taking place for Black History Month.
Amazing Grace movie - details of the movie Amazing Grace, based on the life of anti-slavery pioneer William Wilberforce.
Breaking the Silence: Learning about the Transatlantic Slave Trade - a joint initiative between UNESCO, Anti-Slavery International, the British Council and the Norwegian Agency for Development Co-operation (Norad).
The Atlantic Slave Trade and Slave Life in the Americas: A Visual Record - this Virginia University website makes over 1200 images freely available for educational use.
Africa and the Atlantic Slave Trade - a web page from a larger project called Black Presence: Asian and Black History in Britain 1500-1850, which is in the National Archives. Summarises the history and issues surrounding the slave trade, with images of some of the original letters and documents.
Slavery, Abolition, and Emancipation - created by Brycchan Carey, Reader in English Literature at Kingston University. The articles and material gathered here are more relevant to those interested in research and academic exploration.
Antislavery Literature Project - established in 2002 as a collaborative electronic publishing project in a major but understudied area of American literature. The project is based in the Arizona State University's English Department and works in co-operation with the EServer, located at Iowa State University. Includes resources on children's literature and information on contemporary slavery.
Set All Free - a project set up by Churches Together in England which aims to apply the lessons of the past to tackle the legacies of Transatlantic Slavery and its modern-day equivalent.
Scotland and Slavery - the Action of Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS) website includes details of events commemorating the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade.
You are looking at the faces of slavery and bondage in the 21st century - a website by the Anti-Slavery Society, an American organisation. Contains summaries on the issues and history of slavery and abolition, with images showing slavery today: child labour, child slavery, forced labour, international trafficking, etc.Comité de Liaison et d'Application des Sources Historiques - in French and English, an educational website dedicated to the history of Saint Barthelemy, and focusing on the slave trade, slavery, their abolition and impact on the island of Lesser Antilles.
More Precious than Gold - a short film from UNICEF giving an insight into child trafficking, narrated by Robbie Williams.
Voices of Youth - UNICEF interactive website for young people - includes a section on commercial sexual exploitation with factsheets, real-life stories, a discussion forum and photo journals.
Breaking the Silence - education project to increase awareness of the Transatlantic Slave Trade - includes a section called Slavery Today.
Slavery Today - BBC World Service programmes on trafficking, chattel slavery, bonded labour and domestic slavery, with settings including Liverpool, Niger, Pakistan and Haiti.
BBC/Open University - An article in the international development section called 'Slavery: A modern-day problem'.
Show Racism the Red Card - teaching pack supporting the anti-racist campaign. Supplementary material available on the website.
HomeBeats: Struggles for Racial Justice - a multimedia CD-ROM that considers the links between slavery and contemporary racism.
Some offer a uniquely Scottish perspective:
Colour Blind - video by a group of young people living in Glasgow, about life for new Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Scotland.
100 Great Black Britons - website detailing biographies of 100 famous black Britons, past and present, including Lenny Henry, Colin Jackson and Mary Seacole, the Crimean veteran war nurse and original lady of the lamp.
Child Workers - a BBC World Service feature includes personal testimony from a rug weaver and a sex worker.
PDF file: Slave Trade or Fair Trade (130KB) - leaflet from Anti-Slavery International on the issues behind the slave trade and how to take action.
Child labour programme - contains information and case studies on child labour.
PDF file: Child Labour (604KB) - a factsheet on child labour from UNICEF.
Trading Trainers - A simulation game concerned with those working in difficult conditions.
Set All Free - contains background information on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.
International Development Education Association of Scotland - (IDEAS) is a network of over 40 organisations and individuals involved in Development Education and Education for Global Citizenship across Scotland.


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Will compete for playing time as a backup at wide receiver ? Has great speed and athletic ability ? Has played in two career games.
1999: Reserve wide receiver ? Played in two games on the season ? Saw the first action of his career against Northeastern ? Had a reception for four yards against the Huskies ? Also played against Connecticut.
1998: Redshirted.
Before UMass: Played for Charlie Stevenson at Xaverian (Mass.) High School ? Daily Transcript All-Star selection as a senior ? Two-time All-Catholic Conference pick ? Had 22 receptions for 235 yards during his senior season ? Most Valuable Player of the Thanksgiving Day Game as a senior ? Named All-Conference in his junior and senior seasons ? Scored 17 touchdowns during his high school career ? Also lettered in track ? Conference champion in the 100-meter dash ? Captained both the football and track teams as a senior.
Personal: Full name is Jason F. Morgan ? Son of Pam and Frank Morgan ? Born February 11, 1980 in Honolulu, Hawaii ? Enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences.
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Receptions 1 vs. Northeastern, 10/9/99 Receiving Yards 4 vs. Northeastern, 10/9/99 Long Reception 4 vs. Northeastern, 10/9/99 All-Purpose Yards 4 vs. Northeastern, 10/9/99
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What An Honor, I'm Nominated for Best Local Food Truck Blog!
Yesterday, I received an email letting me know that I have been nominated as best local food truck blog. The voting is being conducted by Mobile Cuisine Magazine. I'm so flattered to even be on this list, especially since I know some of the other blogs and know what great blogs they are high quality of their blogs.
If you have a moment to spare, it only takes one click to vote for DFW Food Truck Foodie, no registration required and I would be so appreciative!
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The official WWE website has announced that Chris Jericho has been suspended indefinitely, following a stunt involving the Brazilian flag at yesterday's WWE live event in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
TMZ reported the following on the incident:
"It all went down during a match between Jericho and C.M. Punk — who was proudly waving the flag in the ring. Jericho took the flag away, crumpled it up and kicked the flag out of the ring … and that's when police stepped in and put a stop to the event.
"We're told Jericho was informed that desecrating the national flag is a crime in Brazil … punishable by incarceration.
"Cops gave Jericho an option — apologize to the arena … or go to jail. Chris chose the former … grabbing the mic and telling the crowd he immediately regretted his actions. Cops allowed the event to continue.
"Sources connected to the WWE tell TMZ … the flag stunt was NOT planned or approved by WWE officials."
Click here to read the full article.
Thanks to Wrestling News World reader Robi for sending in the story.


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by CHUCK PALAHNIUK
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Soap on up!
Nov. 4 2004
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FIGHT CLUB (Paperback)
Excellent read if you have a dark sense of humor - this is one of the few books I've read that's made me laugh out loud from the satirical and non sequiturish dialogue and proclamations of Tyler Durden. Anyone who's just graduated from university and about to enter the corporate working world should read this and second guess some of their work values. Not that's meant to be some kind of self-help or "values" book (despite the number of real underground fight clubs that have popped up) - it's more of a book about amoralism and anarchism, and a darned entertaining one at that. Plus I learned a lot about making soap
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Nov. 4 2004
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MOZART: COMPLETE SYMPHONIE (Audio CD)
With wonderful precision, they manage to bring out the real fire present in all of Mozart's symphonies, (even the earliest). And they manage to maintain this high quality consistently through ALL of those 40+ symphonies. The AAM and Hogwood make every effort to recreate these works as Mozart would have heard them. Possibly one of the most massive undertakings ever done, this is a must for anyone interested in the complete classical canon, especially that of Mozart.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The greatest ever
Nov. 4 2004
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Boston (Audio CD)
I first became aware of "Boston" when in college, walking past a row of fraternity houses. "More than a Feeling" and "Don't look back" were blaring from the houses--it was the late seventies. I was struck then by the fantastic guitar riffs, the incredible layout of the music, and the strength and power that this very unusual band produced. But what you should know that is most important is this: I was, at one time, a classical music major and loathed rock. Boston completly changed that and really opened my eyes. Now I've got the stuff blaring from MY house, hopefully turning the neighbors on to it, if they haven't found it already. Great stuff, guys (and now one girl). Keep at it!
All About Eve
~ Joseph L Mankiewicz
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5.0 out of 5 stars
All about everything
Nov. 1 2004
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All About Eve (DVD)
Of course, All About Eve is more than a chick flick even though the men, Bill Sampson (Gary Merrill) as Margo's beau, and Lloyd Richards (Hugh Marlowe) as a writer (and husband of Margo's best friend, Karen, played by Celest Holm) headed for Hollywood, take a back seat to the main action which is the playing out of the eternal power struggle between (take your pick: they all fit psychologically): youth and age, the daughter and the mother, the bride and the mother-in-law, the upstart and the established talent, the new and the old.
Bette Davis is excellent of course, and the role fits her like a glove. But what transfixed me as a child was the contrast between the wholesome good looks of Anne Baxter and her sneaky treachery. Could someone so pretty be so bad? I may have wondered who I would have preferred for a mother, Davis or Baxter, and perhaps have come away not knowing. For Bette Davis the luster had gone from those famous eyes, and so it was only natural that her character Margo feared the loss of love from men. Even that I understood as a child. And in Baxter, youth would be served and perhaps she could be forgiven the lies because time does not stand still for anyone, especially it does not stand still for a starlet.
Upstairs Downstairs: Season 1
~ Pauline Collins
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The best ever made
Nov. 1 2004
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Upstairs, Downstairs is the saga of the Bellamy family and their household staff in the early 20th century. Throughout the series their lives, loves, tragedies and triumphs are portrayed. This set of 13 episodes includes the COMPLETE first season as seen in Britain, including some black and white episodes never seen on tv in the US. In the first episode we are introduced to the colorful Sarah (Pauline Collins), in the second (B&W episode) Lady Marjorie has her portrait painted only to discover at the Royal Academy Show that the artist has also painted two half-naked maids in an attic room (possibly Bellamy maids?). In episodes 3 and 4 (B&W) we are introduced to the children, James and Elizabeth Bellamy. Episodes 5 and 6 show us the romance between Elizabeth Bellamy and a German Baron (and it's dark underside), and the pregnancy of the new maid, Mary. More familiar episodes to the US audience come in #7 and #8, Lady Marjorie is spellbound with a young army captain who is friends with her son James, and Emily (the annoying kitchen maid) falls for a neighboring family's footman, with disastrous results. Episodes 9 and 10 have Mrs. Bridges, the cook, behaving in a most improper way and stealing a baby, and the erstwhile Sarah returns with a new plan to improve her social standing. The two penultimate episodes in this set include the further adventures of Sarah the housemaid with a Swedish valet, and the further adventures of the Bellamy's daughter, Elizabeth, with a group of young Socialists. Finally we are left with the now estranged Elizabeth Bellamy and her relationship with a leftist poet, Lawrence Kirbridge--and a great eagerness to own the next 13 episodes, now also available.
Upstairs, Downstairs is the classic "Masterpiece Theater" series, with costumes, drama, comedy, and riveting characters that we take to our hearts. If you are a fan of more recent costume dramas on A&E and PBS, you will very much enjoy this early series which holds up remarkably well, after nearly two decades.
We completed the First Season last night and I'm hooked. The writing is terrific and all the performances are enchanting. My particular favorites are Mr. Hudson, the butler, and Rose, played by the gifted and gorgeous Jean Marsh.
The print quality of the videos is excellent overall, but I know that I shall be buying the series again when it comes out on DVD, as I'm sure some jerking of the picture (mostly in the credits, never in the performance itself) and other flaws will be removed as far as possible.
The social structures of both the wealthy class and the servant class are jarring, especially to an early 21st-century viewer. We have come quite a long way from that time when a servant must "know his place". Yet, it wasn't just they who had to know who they were and what place they occupied in the world: in many ways, the wealthy were just as trapped in their positions - if not moreso - than the servants who ran their lives. And make no mistake - the servants DID run things if this series is to be believed.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: A Novel
by Michael Chabon
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Totally and completely amazing!
Nov. 1 2004
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I have just finished "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" and am experiencing the grief and regret one feels after closing the cover on a truly fantastic novel. Michael Chabon is an extremely talented and thoughtful author who has the ability to breathe life into every character who walks across the pages of his book. I grieve at the thought that I will no longer encounter this colorful cast and regret that I couldn't spend more time with them. Mr. Chabon has woven the experiences of two young Jewish cousins, one American and one Czechoslovakian, during the decades of the nineteen-thirties and the nineteen-fifties; how they evolve from strangers to partners and the best of friends, and support one another through the horrifying changes wrought on their lives due to WWII. This book is wonderful and not to be missed! Also would very highly recommend the novel THE BARK OF THE DOGWOOD.
Virgin suicides (Version fran�aise)
by JEFFREY EUGENIDES
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No volcano was hurt in sacrificing these virgins
Oct. 31 2004
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THE VIRGIN SUICIDES was an absolutely amazing and haunting book. The passages from it still remain with me and it is some of the most beautiful writing I have seen. What I found very interesting was at the end when the teenage boys (now middle aged men) who were obsessed with the girls find out that as much as they knew about the girls' favorite songs and how they're room looked like and who they went to Homecoming with, they truly knew nothing about them as people or the thoughts that went through their mind. As much material matter that they collected as to try to better understand them and get mentally closer to them, there was still a piece of the puzzle missing therefore leaving that they hardly knew the girls at all. Well after their demise they were still as big of a mystery as they were when they were alive. I highly recommend this book. The dreary and melancholy setting that the author creates is magnificent. Also would very, very highly recommend the book BARK OF THE DOGWOOD. Funny, completely irreverent, and probably illegal in whatever state you're in.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
by Mark Haddon
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Curiously good night reading for dogs without incident
Oct. 31 2004
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A magical and totally different kind of book. The only thing that I've read that was as good was "The Bark of the Dogwood" (there's that "Dog" idea again) by McCrae. But "Curious Incident" is even better. Christopher's purpose in writing his book is to emulate his hero, Sherlock Holmes (whose logical mind he greatly admires), and solve the case. But his investigations unearth more about the relationships between his family and his neighbors than about the identity of the dog's killer. Unable to decode sarcasm, jokes, or figures of speech (he calls them all "lies," since they aren't the truth), Christopher faithfully notes down his conversations and observations; though the reader, able to read between the lines, will guess the truth fairly quickly, Christopher's inability to understand social cues makes his struggle for answers all the more affecting.
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
by Susanna Clarke
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great observations, massive book, great reading material
Oct. 31 2004
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Not a small book, you'll nevertheless be thoroughly entertained by this cheeky production. The footnotes are almost the best part of the book. Everyone who reads it has a favorite footnote. There are nearly 200 of them, ranging from pithy observations ('It is all very well in fairy-tales to ask, "Who is the fairest of them all?" But in reality no magic, fairy or human, could ever be persuaded to answer such an imprecise question.') to extensive self-contained short stories, to explanations for the magical layman - my favorite being the important difference between 'books of magic' and 'books about magic'. I bought this, along with another Amazon recommendation titled "The Bark of the Dogwood," and I wasn't disappointed in either book.
Family First: Your Step-by-Step Plan for Creating a Phenomenal Family
by Dr. Phil McGraw
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The first book you should read
Oct. 30 2004
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Family First: Your Step-by-Step Plan for Creating a Phenomenal Family (Hardcover)
While I don't generally read this sort of thin, choosing instead to stick with some bestseller or highly recommended book like "A Paper Life" or "Bark of the Dogwood," I ventured into the land of "Phil" and decided to give the man a chance. I wasn't disappointed. I find Dr. Phil's newest book just super. I have been struggling with a way for my family to really spend some quality time together. In chapter 3 he gives some great ideas about how to spend time with your family and how to make your kids want to spend more time with you. Although I am not done with the whole book I am really looking forward to reading more words of wisdom from an incredible family man.
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$$ e^{a+ib}=e^{a-ib}+2i $$ $$Re(a+ib) \le 0 $$
where $a+ib$=z and a-ib=conj(z)
find all the solutions in the complex field of the system
$$ e^{a+ib}=e^{a-ib}+2i $$ $$Re(a+ib) \le 0 $$
where $a+ib$=z and a-ib=conj(z)
I will try to explain this with as much detail as possible, perhaps overwhelmingly so. We have: $$ e^{a+ib}=e^{a-ib}+2i $$ $$Re(a+ib) \le 0 $$
We first try to add a condition to the two given by looking at the function $f(z) = e^z-e^\bar z $ where $\bar z$ denotes complex conjugation. If $z= a+ib$ we find a more insightful form for $f$: $$e^{a+ib} -e^{a-ib}\\ e^a(\cos b + i\sin b)-e^a(\cos (-b) +i\sin (-b))\\ e^a(\cos b + i\sin b)-e^a(\cos b -i\sin b)\\ 2ie^a\sin b$$
So if $$2ie^a\sin b = 2i$$ then $$e^a\sin b =1$$
We know that $\sin \theta \leq 1 $ for all $\theta$, which implies $e^a$ must be greater than or equal to $1$ for equality to hold. If $a<0$ this is impossible, because $e^x < 1$ for $x$ real and negative. This implies $a=0$ and we only have to look at $e^{ib}$ for $ b \in \Bbb{R}$.
If you then think of conjugation as reflection across the real line on the complex plane, we know that $e^z$ must lie in the line $y=1$ for the first condition to hold. The only point on this line and on the unit circle (that is, the points $e^{ib}$ with real $b$), is $i$. We therefore have the equation: $$e^{ib} = i$$
Which has solutions $$b = {\pi \over 2} + 2\pi n, \quad n \in \Bbb{Z}$$
Making your final set of solutions $$z = i({\pi \over 2} + 2\pi n), \quad n \in \Bbb{Z}$$
$$\begin{align*} e^{a+ib}=e^{a-ib}+2i\\Re(a+ib) \leq 0\end{align*} $$
$$e^{a+ib}=e^{a-ib}+2i\Longleftrightarrow e^a\sin b=1 $$
so any pair of the form
$$(a,b)=\left(0\,,\,\frac{(4n+1)\pi}{2}\right)\,\,,\,n\in\Bbb Z$$
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GREENVILLE, N.C. - East Carolina seniors Jessica Abshire (First-Team) and Kimmy Cummings (Second-Team) have both been named to the Capital One Academic All-District 3 teams according to an announcement by the organization Friday. With her first-team designation, Abshire will appear on the national ballot for Academic All-America honors that will be released in early December.
Abshire, who was named to the Conference USA All-Academic First-Team on Thursday, holds a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade-point average as an elementary education major. In the classroom, she is a three-time C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll, three-time C-USA Academic Medal Winner, six-time ECU Director of Athletics Honor recipient, three-time C-USA All-Academic member and last year was a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Second-Team All-South Region selection.
On the field, she is a two-time team captain that has played in 79 career matches making 77 starts during her four-year career. Currently she ranks fifth all-time in assists (15) and has tallied seven goals and 29 career points. During her senior season she has logged nearly 1,600 minutes on the pitch and is tied for second on the squad with four assists, two coming in the Pirates 2-1 win over UCF in the quarterfinals of the 2011 C-USA Women Soccer Championships Wednesday night in Memphis.
Cummings, who was also tabbed First-Team All C-USA Academic with Abshire, is a triple major in management information systems, business marketing and business management and boasts a 3.90 cumulative grade-point average. The Mechanicsville, Va. native is a three-time C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll recipient, two-time C-USA Academic Medal Winner, six-time ECU Director of Athletics Honor Roll recipient, two-time C-USA All-Academic member and in 2010 was an Honorable Mention NSCAA Scholar All-South Region selection.
On the pitch, Cummings has started 38 of 78 career games scoring 15 career goals, dishing out 11 assists and recording 41 points - all ranking among the top 15 in school history. As a senior, she has had a career year leading the Pirates in goals (9) and points (22) on her way to First-Team All C-USA honors. One of three team captains, Cummings was named one of 20 Players to Watch in C-USA by TopDrawerSoccer.com in 2011 and against Old Dominion posted the first of two multi-goal games when she became the first Pirate since Meghan McCallion (2004) to record a hat trick in the Pirates 4-1 victory over the Monarchs.
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From the bride, Kristen: We live in North Carolina, which is away from all of our family and friends in Georgia. So we wanted a little bit of a smaller wedding (exactly 100 guests), but do a whole wedding weekend. Everyone stayed at Barnsley Gardens in their own private cottage throughout the weekend. Due to the beautiful, but slightly more rustic nature of our venue, we decided we wanted an old southern charm feel– we called it vintage romance with elegance.
Our wedding was soft, romantic, nature, vintage, southern. Aspects in the wedding that reflected those adjectives were: the primary color was pewter–it is classic and worked perfectly with the morning coat tuxedos the groom and groomsmen wore. But it was the color incorporated into the beautiful china used at all the place settings and the tons and tons of mercury glass candles and vases; we did a lot of DIY: We put together our ancestor table with lots of different pewter and silver "found frames" over the year of planning. We also did our Table Seating Chart in 10 different large, old silver frames (each table had it's own frame).
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Wedding venue: Barnsley Gardens / Wedding photographer: Our Labor of Love by Heidi / Wedding coordinator: Louise Hanlon of Classic Weddings / Florist: Catherine Walther from Arrangements / Wedding Dress: Rivini / Wedding Shoes: Vera Wang / Wedding Sash: Original Design from Lazaro, all from Bridals by Lori / Bridesmaids Dresses: Bridesmaid Dresses: Dress Style: Jim Hjelm (JH5070); Color: Graphite / Groom and groomsmen's suits: Morning Coat Tuxedos / Band: Complete Desire / Super 8 Film Videographer: Craig Johnson / Transportation: Everyone was staying at Barnsley Gardens the whole weekend! We did not need to drive anywhere! / Wedding Cake: Frosted Pumpkin / Groom's Cake: Blackbird Bakery / Caterer: Barnsley Gardens did all food and beverage / Wedding Invitations, Programs, and Menus: Paces Paper in Atlanta.
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Love the 'photo' table, something i'm doing for my own wedding! This is such a beautiful wedding, very classic
Love the socks and the bridesmaids dresses! Has sort of "polished" look about it, very put together! :)
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So, so pretty. Those bridesmaids must have felt like princesses, too!
Absolutely beautiful – that dress is amazing!
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As virtually anyone with a television knows, tonight is the broadcast celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' arrival in America. But it's also 50 years since "Underdog" began, and ran from 1964-1973. Guess what other pop culture connection between "dear old friend" and "brand new product" has surfaced from favorite running shoe manufacturer, Reebok? Advertisers are wisely using something you already love to make you fall in love with something you don't know about yet, a basic combination of cloth, leather, and rubber—some natural, some synthetic. But it's not the first time the cartoon was used to sell a product.
Underdog. That's right, the hero from your Baby Boomer childhood. Voiced by Wally Cox, the animated program was built around the concept of anyone you meet can look ordinary by day, but when the time comes, they can just as easily transform into a superhero and save the day. What kid doesn't want to be that hero?
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Using animated cartoons featuring characters who became "friends" to every child in the 1960s is a smart move. Adults can likely still remember theme songs perfectly, down to every nuance, even if you have managed to forget the fundamental principles of thermodynamics. Some things are simply worth ingraining in your brain because, well, they're just more fun. Remember Simon Bar Sinister and Riff Raff? Remember "Go Go Gophers" and "Tennessee Tuxedo"? They were part of the "Underdog" show.
When was the last time you were at a party and someone asked you to recall the four Maxwell relations of thermodynamics? Now, same question about the words to the theme song from "Gilligan's Island" or "The Brady Bunch." And yes, show creator, the late Sherwood Schwartz, created both of those sitcoms and also wrote the lyrics to the theme songs. There's five bonus points at stake if you can answer "Who was the voice of Tennessee Tuxedo?" No Googling; you either know it or you don't.
Now that the Super Bowl commercials featuring poignant moments between the Budweiser Clydesdales and the puppy are yesterday's memory, what's grabbing attention this week, at least in Houston, is the new Reebok spot for the "ZQuicks." Reebok claims the new shoes are "inspired by high performance ZRated tires."
The spot begins with the gentle chanting strain, "ooh, ah, ooh, ah ooh...." and you instantly know, it's "Underdog," even before you see the product. The photo scenes show groups of kids running counter to each other, boarding trains, exiting trains, all wearing their ZQuicks. So, what's your first reaction to Reebok's new product? Love it! Plus, yes, they do look cool, and yes, you want them, because you loved them before you ever saw them...you "heard" that you loved them.
It seems for every great commercial you see, it is offset by a clunker. In Houston the leading candidate for "clunker" is hands-down, those two guys in the Sonic commercials series. Someone on Madison Avenue actually convinced the fast food drive-in executives in Oklahoma that "those guys" were "all that" in advertising. Sadly, some genius actually unretired those two actors and brought them back. If Sonic folks were paying attention, they'd bring back Frankie Avalon, if they wanted to actually drive traffic "to" Sonic. Maybe Underdog should rescue Sonic.
Next time you watch the Reebok commercial, or lace up your new pair of ZQuicks, it's okay to sing along. Here's some help. Mr. Biggers co-wrote the song, also crediting Chet Stovers, Joe Harris and Treadwell Covington on this timeless classic.
When criminals in this world appear
And break the laws that they should fear
And frighten all who see or hear
The cry goes up both far and near
For Underdog! Underdog! Underdog!
Chorus: Speed of lightning, roar of thunder
Fighting all who rob or plunder
Underdog, Underdog!
When in this world the headlines read
Of those whose hearts are filled with greed
Who rob and steal from those who need
To right this wrong with blinding speed
Goes Underdog! Underdog! Underdog! Underdog!
As they used to say on the television show each week, "Savoir Faire is everywhere!"
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All the Boys Love Mandy Lane
Release Date: Oct 11, 2013
Genre: HorrorSuspense/Thriller
Rating: (R)
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I did not like this film and do not recommend seeing it in the theaters. This is just another silly horror flick with the same plot, the same characters, and the same old scares. It definitely does not reinvent the genre and I wish I did not waste my time and money on this film. The main character is not developed whatsoever so it is hard to care about her, therefore it is hard to care about this film as well. The beginning of the film was kind of promising and I thought that it will be an interesting examination of teenage obsession, however it fast became standard and not thrilling body-builder.
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When Peter A. Brown announced the results of Quinnipiac University's latest poll to the public, he didn't mince words: "If Vegas were giving odds on medical marijuana becoming legal in Florida," he said, "the bookies would be betting heavily." After the new poll's results were made public on Monday, it's pretty easy to see why Brown was so plainspoken.
The poll claims that of a cross-section of Floridians, a staggering 88 percent of voters were in support of the legalization of medical marijuana. In every single polled demographic and age group, Florida citizens overwhelmingly supported the institution of medical marijuana by a more than 80 percent margin. The numbers dropped slightly when voters were asked how they felt about the legalization of recreational marijuana, with only 53 percent of those polled supporting that initiative.
The poll comes in the wake of a small victory for medical marijuana advocates in Florida. Last Thursday, the Florida State Senate approved by a huge margin a bill that would allow certain patients access to "Charlotte's Web" - a strain of cannabis that is low in the stuff that makes you high (THC) and high in the stuff that sets you straight (CBD). "Charlotte's Web" has already shown promise in several other cases, most notably in small children with chronic siezures.
Similar legislation has already been passed in six other states this year: Alabama, Iowa, Kentucky, Utah, Mississippi, and Wisconsin.
Even though CBD is legal in Florida in some rare cases, don't expect medical or recreational marijuana to find its way to the Sunshine State any time soon. In spite of the fact that there is currently pending legislation headed to this year's ballot, there is still a lot of resistance to the idea of readily available weed. House Speaker (and Republican) Will Weatherford said the proposal to legalize medical marijuana is "about the Coloradofication of Florida, where the end game is a pot shop on every street corner."
According to the poll numbers, it seems most Floridians wouldn't have a problem with that.
Now, at the risk of totally undercutting the previous point, it should be noted that the poll surveyed a total of 1,413 registered Florida voters over the course of 5 days. To give you an idea of how extensive that poll was, in 2012 the population of Florida was 19.32 million people. So, that means that this poll represents about .0001 percent of the population of Florida (and to get a number that big I still had to round up).


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UNC coaches and sports staff use simulation exercises to prepare for the worst medical emergencies they might see.
Photo by Morgan Van Den Eynde
For the first time, a type 2 diabetes drug shows across-the-board cardiovascular benefit to patients.
Illustration by Christ-Claude Mowandza-Ndinga
Three groups awarded 'Emerging challenges' pilot grants to bolster research on zika virus.
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Nov. 25, 2011
Recap |
Final Stats |
***With today's victory over Eastern Michigan completing a 9-3 regular season and 7-1 Mid-American Conference record, the Huskies claimed their second-consecutive MAC West Division Championship and punched their third ticket to Detroit in the last seven years. All three appearances have come under the direction of a different head coach in Dave Doeren in 2011; Jerry Kill in 2010 and Joe Novak in 2005. Northern Illinois will meet Ohio at Ford Field in the Mid-American Conference Championship game, Dec. 2. The Huskies fell to Miami (Ohio), 26-21, in the MAC title game a year ago.
***With its 15th straight victory in Huskie Stadium, NIU set a new school record for consecutive wins in the facility. The Huskies went 6-0 on Brigham Field in 2011. Northern Illinois' last loss at home occurred on Sept. 26, 2009, a 34-31 defeat versus Idaho. NIU also won its 11th straight Mid-American Conference home game and has not lost to a MAC opponent at home since Nov. 12, 2008, a 33-30 overtime setback to Central Michigan. The current streak began Oct. 3, 2009 with a 38-6 win over Central Michigan.
***NIU won its seventh straight game, the second consecutive season NIU has had a streak of at least seven games. The Huskies had a nine-game winning streak last season.
***Chandler Harnish has 1,351 rushing yards on the season, the 10th-most in a single season in school history. He raised his rushing yards per game average to 112.6. Harnish also passed Chad Spann to take over eighth place on the career rushing yardage list as he now has 2,955 career yards on 516 carries.
***Chandler Harnish moved into a tie for third on the NIU single season chart for touchdown passes. Harnish entered the game with a career-high 22 TD passes this season and threw one in the game.
***Northern Illinois recorded a safety for the first time this season when Sean Progar tackled EMU running back Dominique Sherrer in the end zone in the second quarter. NIU's last safety came at Ball State a year ago when Jake Coffman tackled the Cardinals' back in the end zone.
***NIU's 12-point total in the first half was its lowest in a half since Northern Illinois scored just 10 points in the first half at Central Michigan.
***NIU quarterback Harnish recorded his fourth straight 100-yard rushing game with 148 yards on 17 carries, capped by a 68-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds left in the third quarter.
***Northern Illinois had not surrendered a touchdown to Eastern Michigan since the 2007 game (21-19 EMU), a streak that spanned over 239 minutes (15 quarters). The Eagles Nick Olds' fourth quarter touchdown catch snapped the NIU streak.
***Chandler Harnish's 68-yard touchdown run was the Huskies longest run of the season, surpassing sophomore quarterback Jordan Lynch's 66 yard run against Western Michigan (Oct. 15). It was the second-longest run of Harnish's career, dating back to last season when he had a 69-yard dash versus Toledo.
***Northern Illinois recorded 286 total yards and Eastern Michigan registered 280, a combined output of 566 yards. NIU entered today's contest averaging 506.5 yards per game.
***The Northern Illinois defense surrendered 280 offensive yards, the Huskies second-lowest total this season. NIU only allowed 64 yards to Kent State on Oct. 8.
***The Huskies recorded 11 tackles behind the line of scrimmage for a loss of 54 yards. 6.5 of those tackles came from the Huskies front four defensive lineman. Sean Progar and Ron Newcomb each had two tackles for loss, respectively.
***NIU punter Ryan Neir recorded the longest punt of his career in the second quarter. Kicking with the wind, Neir booted a 54 yard punt that was downed at the one yard line by the special teams unit.
***The Eagles only scored 12 points, the second fewest allowed by the Northern Illinois defense this season. The Huskies surrendered 10 points against Kent State (Oct. 8).
***Jordan Delegal led the Huskies in tackles with a career-high 10 against the Eagles, surpassing his old mark of eight at Buffalo earlier this season (Oct. 22).
***The Huskies 11 first downs today tied their lowest mark of the season with their 11 versus Wisconsin (Sept. 17).
***The Northern Illinois offense accounted for 286 yards of total offense and quarterback Chandler Harnish was responsible for 246 of those. The rest of the offense accounted for 40 yards.


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It's 2:00 a.m. leaving the nightclub a little tipsy and ears are still ringing. The song "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash is going through your head. You are smiling from ear to ear, but why? Because you just had the privilege of seeing the kick ass band Common Swagger at City Tap and Grille (7320 W Irving Park Road, Norridge, IL).
There is nothing common or ordinary about this rock solid band, but leaving this party you tend to swagger or stagger in not so straight of a line. The music is flowing, drinks are tilted, and your foot is a tapping. Glasses are broken in honor of the party as it isn't a party until something gets broke. A partier smiles and does a drunken brag, "My bar tab has got to be about $300 by now." It's only money.
"Folsom Prison Blues" was probably one of the most true to the original versions of this song ever done. The man in black, Mr. Johnny Cash, would be proud as can be to see this ditty done with justice. The bass thumped around during this performance of sweet perfection.
Bass player Jay Bastian nailed his parts in everything he did. "Santeria" by Sublime just seemed to stick in the mind's eye. His fundamental skills bring this band such class and style. He provides the right low end in everything he does. He is definitely a true musician. To obtain his nectarous bass sound he uses an SWR cabinet, an Ampeg head, and an active Hartke bass. Nothing complicated or high in monetary cost, he just knows how to obtain a very savory sound. As a lot of bass players go at the instrument with their fingers this man takes to it with a pick. He gives it a better attacking feel, but also has his dynamics dialed in.
A trip back to the 1980's would not be complete without hearing "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran and "Raspberry Beret" by Prince. Samuel Ibrahim shines on these songs and nails some key parts of these retro gems on guitar as well. His vocal ability is within the tenor range and is very awesome to listen to. His guitar work is interesting as it doesn't appear he ever uses a guitar pick. He will do a finger picking style that is unique to local area bar bands. His ability and charisma is something to see and proves he is not just another pretty face.
Guitarist Brent Hanson has a look of lunacy on his face similar to the 'Private Pyle' character in Stanley Kubrick's movie Full Metal Jacket. As the man is really far from coming off his rocker, it just appears as though he can come unhinged at any minute. He steals the show with guitar licks on his ax of choice made by G&L. The mighty six string player takes each part very seriously and just screams on every guitar piece he plays. He really grabs you with the Rolling Stones hit song "Paint it Black." The haunting guitar originally played by Keith Richards was reproduced to perfection. The song will remain in the concert goers' memory for years to come.
Beating the skins of a four piece kit is Vince Falcone. He can explode during any song or sit back and tap his way through it. He is not there just to make noise. He is the clock, the anchor, and definitely an intricate piece of the band Common Swagger. He and the bass player lock to become a super tight rhythm section. The man can sing and cover the drums all within a single bound. As he really isn't superman, it just appears so the way he claims each song as his own.
The moment in the show that just claimed the prize was during the Stealers Wheel song "Stuck in the Middle with You" The entire band was solid as concrete on this. As they performed the song, at any moment Michael Madsen could've come out and done a crazy dance just before cutting someone's ear off. For many people this song may never be the same after seeing the movie Reservoir Dogs, but now there are two very fond memories of this one.
The band got people involved during the beer drinking ode Red Solo Cup. Fan participation was mandatory as the crowd was three or four sheets to the wind. So many good songs could be heard at a Common Swagger show such as; "Message in the Bottle" (The Police), Hard Days Night (The Beatles), "You May Be Right" (Billy Joel), and "Forget You" (Cee Lo Green). Whatever the setlist is when this band plays, it will always be a party.
If you are looking for a top shelf cover band to see Common Swagger is it. They are definitely an upper class group of musicians and no where can you really see a better mix of talent. Go and see them live and raise your glass high. Cheers you must say, salute, or la kiem. Drink it down and enjoy the show. They really know how to have a good time.


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A calorie is the same as every other calorie, right? Your body treats all calories the same. If you eat too many calories, you gain weight, at least that's what the diet industry tells people. The question is, how true is that 'conventional wisdom'?
According to Dr. Robert Lustig from UC San Fransisco, there is a great deal of difference between the types of calories you put into your body. In his talk for UCTV title 'Sugar: The Bitter Truth,' Dr. Lustig argues that calories that come from fructose and sucrose are not at all processed well by the human body. In fact, he makes a case that high fructose corn syrup is a toxic substance, and that we have been slowly poisoning ourselves for decades. Most of the increases in chronic diseases over the past several decades correspond with the introduction of high fructose corn syrup into our diet.
Our bodies were made to process glucose, which is fuel that all of our cells can use, but we do not process fructose and sucrose the same way. Only a small portion of these substances actually get turned into energy our bodies can use. The rest is turned into fat and dense LDL, the kind that clogs arteries.
Unfortunately, high fructose corn syrup has made its way into most of the processed foods in the grocery store. Our consumption of sugars has skyrocketed over the past 50 years, and along with it, or chances of getting all manner of chronic diseases.
But what about fruit? The sugar in fruit is also fructose, so isn't that a problem?
Not as much. Where ever fructose appears in nature, it is accompanied by fiber, and a host of other micro nutrients. This fiber slows the rate of absorption, so the body has more of a chance to process the fructose. Fiber also speeds the hormones that seend signals to the brain telling your brain that you should stop eating. High fructose corn syrup, on the other hand, dulls those receptors, and you have more of a tendency to overeat.
While it is true that consuming too many calories will lead to weight gain, some calories speed that weight gain.


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RASV Horses in Action 2012 - Royal Melbourne Show - don't miss your chance to participate
Don't miss your chance to participate in the prestigious Horses in Action competition at the 2012 Royal Melbourne Show. Nominations for the Australian Stock Horses, Heavy Horses, Light Harness, Saddle Section and Riding Competitions close on Friday 15 June 2012.
Schedules and provisional class timetable can be downloaded at www.rasv.com.au/horses.
Follow that link to Nominate online and save $25 per exhibitor, or download nomination forms and submit by fax, post or in person.
Become an RASV member and save up to 45% on Horses in Action entry fees. Visit the RASV website for more information.
Shetlands race to win an Apple iPad
The winner of the Shetland Steeplechase Final this year will win an Apple iPad thanks to the generous support of Mikani Park.
The top three placegetters from two heats will qualify to compete in the Shetland Steeplechase Final for the chance to take home this great prize. The times are:
•Heat 1 – 6.45pm, Wednesday 26 September
•Heat 2 – 6.45pm, Thursday 27 September
•Final – 6.45pm, Saturday 29 September
Entry in the Shetland Steeplechase is free and is open to riders 14 years and under. To nominate, follow the link above.
Stabling and parking will be made available during the heats and final at no charge.
Judging Appointments
The RASV is pleased to announce the following judges to the 2012 Horses in Action judging panel:
Section Classes
Section 1
Australian Stock Horses
Mr Bruce Withers (NSW)
Section 2
Led Clydesdales
Mr Ian Stewart – Koster (QLD)
Harness Clydesdales
Ms Ann Gilbert (NSW)
Ridden Heavy Horse
Mr Rick Jones (NSW)
Tradesman and Delivery
Mr Rick Jones (NSW)
Section 3
Light Harness
Mr Brenton Cook (SA)
Section 4
Saddle Horses
Mr Roy Davis (NSW)
Saddle Galloways
Mrs Sylvia McLachlan (VIC)
Saddle Ponies
Ms Joanne Uppington (QLD)
Show Hunter Hacks & Galloways
Mrs Denise McPherson (NZ)
Show Hunter Ponies
Mr Kevin Wild (NSW)
Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout
Mr Roy Davis (NSW) - Riding
Mrs Jennifer Foster (NSW) - Mount
Mrs Denise McPherson (NZ) – General Appearance
Mr Phil Porter (VIC) - Saddlery
Mrs Kim Durante (QLD) - Costume
Section 5
Senior Riding
Mrs Jennifer Foster (NSW)
Junior & Intermediate Riding
Mr Craig Rawson (VIC)
For a full list of judges, please visit RASV website horses section (link above)
2012 Garryowen Hall of Fame – Nominations Open
Nominations are now being taken for inductees into the 2012 Garryowen Hall of Fame. This is your opportunity to recognise and reward a rider, horse or person who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout.
To nominate an inductee for possible selection into the Garryowen Hall of Fame please download and complete the Garryowen Hall of Fame nomination form and submit to: Equestrian Events Coordinator, RASV, Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, VIC 3032; or fax 03 9281 7569.
Click here for the nomination form and selection criteria. Nominations close Friday 27 July 2012.
The RASV looks forward to welcoming you to the 2012 Royal Melbourne Show.
What's new in 2012?
Additional Novice Saddle Pony classes
Providence Cup for Show Hunter Galloways and Hacks
Lady's Delivery Horse class for lady drivers 18 years and over
Shetland Steeplechase Series - win an Apple iPad
Designated lunging area
Key Dates for Nominations
Australian Stock Horses, Heavy Horses, Light Harness, Saddle Section and Riding Competitions
15 June 2012
6 July 2012
Exhibition Eventing
6 July 2012
13 August 2012
For further information
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"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Brandi Glanville seems very annoyed with Lisa Vanderpump's attempts to help her this season, as Lisa was pushing Brandi to go get help with her hand after she was injured in the gym with the ladies. However, Brandi had her reasons as to why she walked around with a broken hand. According to a new Bravo report published on Jan. 28, "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Brandi Glanville is now revealing that she walked around with a broken hand because she didn't have medical insurance.
" had my friend who is a MMA fighter and boxer wrap it for me," Brandi reveals. "I did not go to the doctor for a few reasons. First, I barely had any time to -- and second I didn't have medical insurance at the time. I had been trying for the last year to get medical coverage, but had been turned down because of a pre-existing condition. I have two little boys to take care of and I didn't want to waste my money on myself and have yet another reason to be turned down for insurance."
She has now revealed that she did get insurance later on, but her decision to not get medical help did influence how her hand healed itself. "I now have medical insurance, and, yes, my hand did heal a little deformed. My best friend drove up from San Diego, thank goodness, because with my right hand broken I couldn't really do my hair or makeup, and so I got a helping hand from my girls."
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Local drug agents say heroin use is up in Shasta County, because opiate users, or painkiller addicts, are switching to save money.
Sergeant Les James, who joined the Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force as an augment from the Redding Police Department in 2011, said it's becoming more and more popular.
"We saw it on the street as well, working patrol. but when I got over here, a lot of our search warrants now are strictly based on heroin."
Les James estimated that SINTF gets around half a dozen cases a month.
The agency sees a lot of black tar heroin, brought here from Mexico; however, some china white heroin from the East Coast has also made an appearance.
Black tar heroin is often brought in by Mexican drug cartels and motorcycle gangs.
Les James says people who have become addicted to pain pills like oxycontin, an opiate, often look for a cheaper way to maintain their habit.
They find it in heroin.
Expense is only one factor. Pain pills are increasingly more difficult to obtain, and have been reformulated to "lessen the high" when the pills are cooked.
So more people are injecting or smoking heroin.
It's not just poor communities either.
James said it's across all socioeconomic backgrounds because of how addictive it is.
"Some studies say if you use it as few as three times, three days in a row, I believe they say 25 percent of those people become addicted. I mean, it's highly addictive."


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So, I have been in my fair share of weddings. One of my girlfriends was kidding around recently and told me that I am the "token pretty friend". I know that sounds conceited...but really, I have been in at least 3 weddings a year for the past six years.
I agreed to be in my friend Meaghan's wedding a few months ago. Knowing that the wedding was Memorial Day weekend, and knowing our past history, I agreed, I was hesitant, but I agreed. I was once very close to this girl, inseparable in 2007. But after her divorce, and after my busy life, life got the best of us and we kept in touch, but were no longer close.
Fast forward to now. I have gone dress shopping, paid for the dress, planned the shower with two other girls (one being her sister M and one her fiances best friends wife L), had the shower, gone to the bachelorette party and now am waiting ever so patiently for the end of the road where I can go to the rehearsal dinner and then boom...the wedding.
Meaghan is one of those people who I will always care for. We have history. I do love her silliness and how she is a great mother.....But, recently she hasn't been the nicest person to me. Maybe it's wedding jitters, and as a bridesmaid you take those things out on your friends...but she has embarrassed me in front of groups of people lately.
At the shower Meaghan let me know that I was too pretty...don't know what that meant...but ok. People were staring at me...and I didn't know how to respond. I laughed it off and kept serving punch. It was not in the "hey you are pretty and my friend, yeay" kind of way...it was mean "You are TOO pretty"...so you want me to ugly it down? Ok. Duly Noted. (and she just did it again on a fb photo of the two of us...so strange...stop commenting meanly about how I am pretty...just stop...now it's getting awkward. I know you think I am pretty, I promise you will be the spotlight at your wedding)
And again, back to her shower I met a great girl, we became facebook friends and she recently commented on my wall. MY wall. Not me on hers, she posted on MINE. Meaghan commented under the post and told me to stop stalking her friends. Now, really? I didn't initiate anything. I don't care if she likes me or not. But COME'ON (insert Gob voice here...all you arrested development fans already know what I am referring to..the rest of you probably think I am just crazy...yes, yes I am)!!!!!!!!! Don't you want your friends to like your other friends? Yes? And honestly, doesn't that mean that you did a great job at picking out these so called friends because other people think that they are awesome too? Maybe she was jealous that people actually like me, because most people do! She made sure to let me know in front of her group of girls at the Bachelorette party that my "new" best friend was not going to be there. News Flash Meg...I have a group of best friends, one lives in MD and the other two I have known since HS...don't have any room for that title...but thanks!
There are also issues I have with L, the other bridesmaid. There is no hierarchy in this wedding. But if I had to pick, Meaghan's sister would be the MOH. L is full force crazy. Must be in everything. Must plan everything. Must have it her way. M (the sister), doesn't care because it is less for her to do....and I don't care because I am more invested in another wedding I have at the end of this summer...one that I actually want to be in and feel like the bride actually wants me there! But she keeps making things a competition. She is the "one upper"..."Stephanie did you make those meatballs by scratch", "No L I didn't have time", "Oh Stephanie, that is too bad, I usually get up at 4 and grind my own meat, and then take my own dried bread crumbs and combine them with secret spies"....yeah...one of those...
Ok, so back to L...she went and spent TONS of money for the shower that was not necessary. She over spent, so I told her I would compensate her and pay for her at the Bach party...fast forward to Saturday night...I was at the very end of the table, and they told me what to pay. I overheard L talking to another girl about the money situation and how "she was supposed to pay more" and so I loudly replied (because I can keep my cool for only so long): "Hey L, I know I owe you money FOR the shower, do you want me to pay now, or give you money when I see you next week"? She turned red, the other girl she was talking shit to turned red...and said we could talk about it later. I smiled. I have smiled, and grinned and beared this for the past few months now. If I have to be fake any longer I MAY POP! OH and also L at the beginning of the night made a comment to another girl that she didn't like me...and the other girl wanted to know if I knew...and L said "she must sense it"....so I kindly turned my head and did the biggest, cheesiest pageant smile I could muster so she would know I heard. I was not a pageant girl for nothing!
I am ready to call it quits and just not even show up for the wedding. I am done. Donzo. If I am in anyone else's wedding, and they pull these kinds of stunts, or say mean or rude things to me, I will let them know. Just like I will let Meaghan know today that I am hurt and upset with her and her friends behaviors from this past weekend.