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reader's commentToday I was sitting at a round table with just me and a girl, we were facing each other, and I'd say she was about an eight. She dresses real pretty and I said something like, "Do you dress nice everyday... or are you just trying to impress me?" She smiled and licked her lips, so I knew that I was right on track... but then I drew a blank... I didn't know how to continue that conversation. What are some normal topics to bring up in a conversation with a girl? What are some interesting ones that they just seem to be very into? What else would help me to keep the conversation going and so I don't draw a blank and feel like a dork? I appreciate all the help your book has given me — reading about confidence and all that did help… and now I would just like to touch up and become more than just an amateur.
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This is a great question.
One of the most important things you can do is MENTALLY PREPARE for these kinds of situations.
Now, I don't want to sound like a weird motivational self-help guy, but mental preparation WORKS.
Take some time when you're alone, close your eyes and actually plan out how you'd like interactions with women to go. If you've never done this before, you'll learn A LOT from it.
You'll think of things that you never would have imagined when you're taking things step by step in your mind.
One of the OTHER best things you can do is GET A JOURNAL so you can keep notes to yourself.
Try this:
Sit down and write out 20 great things you could have said in that situation, then go through and mentally imagine saying each one five times.
Another important thing to do is ALWAYS KNOW HOW TO GET HER INFORMATION AND WALK AWAY.
If you really sense that the conversation is about to end, you need to know how to ask for her e-mail/number and go.
You can do this at any stage in the conversation, as soon as you'd like.
Here are a few good topics to try when talking to women:
1. Why women are crazy, and men are perfect.
2. That she should stop thinking of you only as a sex object.
3. What she needs to change to have a chance with you.
Of course, you need to be able to present these topics in a COCKY & FUNNY way so she LAUGHS while you're talking about them...
You'll find that topics like these can create some good fun with women.
David DeAngelo
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Turkey Trot 2013
I like to do the turkey trot on the off years when I'm not pregnant so this was the year! I feel so thankful for Kimber who lets me convince her to do all of these events with me. And it is so nice because we are on the same level and we push each other. So the past month we were both like, "Let's dress up all fun and match, yah! And then week after week went by where we couldn't figure anything out and we both didn't feel like going to the store or even really spending money on something like that. So last minute we were like, "Skip it, we're lame".
But we are sisters and tend to think alike, so when we got to the race and got out of our warm clothes, we realized we totally matched! Even the purple is the the same shade!
I was super proud of Kimber this year. Usually I am pushing us to the brink, but she took the reigns this year and is the sole reason we got the time we did. She kept our pace and while I was huffing and puffing behind her she just glided on in the last mile! She made it look effortless! AND she got us to the turkey and we both beat him! So we got our official "I Beat the Turkey" certificate which is very coveted.
At first we didn't' want to wait in line to take a picture with this poor guy who just ran 6 miles in 47 minutes. And yes, he ran in this getup the whole way. So we snuck our bodies in while others were taking their picture, but then the line got smaller and we jumped in. He said this is his angry face because we beat him. Just thought you might want to know why he looked so mad :)
This was where Mayble was when I got back. So I am feeling very thankful this year but also very selfish. The only reason why I could go run was because my sweet preggo sister and wonderful mom said they would babysit (husbands were golfing and Aaron was working). Mayble doesn't really want anyone but me, but I guess Kier was the closest thing and she totally clung to her. Thank you, thank you, thank you, mom and kier for watching our kids while we were selfishly gone for 3 hours having fun. And of course I can't forget my honey who is ALWAYS willing to let me go on my runs. He never complains when I want to do stuff like this, and I am very grateful. Love you babe.
Thanks for a fun run Kimber!
When we got back we went straight to cooking and had a plentiful feast. It was nice to have all of the sisters at Thanksgiving.
Thank you mom and dad for hosting. The kids love to play with the cousins and visit grandma and grandpa. We had a really nice day!
Now it's Christmas time! I was able to go black Friday shopping. Aaron was very gracious to stay home and watch the kids. I go to Casa Grande and I was surprised that it wasn't too busy, so there were still some deals left and I got some Christmas shopping done, yay!

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I hope this message finds you and your family well, fully recovered from any ill effects of Hurricane Ike, and ready to celebrate the holidays and the new year.
Houston Early Music's season has been celebrated by all, as well, starting with an extraordinary evening of music by La Donna Musicale in September, bringing the sounds of the Parisian salon with music of women composers of the French Baroque in the Rococo style. This was followed by a beautiful concert by the accomplished and internationally renowned harpsichordist, Richard Egarr, who performed J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Klavier, Book I in its entirety in November. Last week Libris Unusualis, a Boston-based vocal group, performed our Christmas concert of music from the Middle Ages. This well-attended concert was described by audience members as "ethereal," with others telling me that they were "transported" by the beautiful voices and the perfect acoustics of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Although the storm impacted attendance and ticket sales for our opening concert, held less than two weeks after the hurricane in a different location than the original due to damage at our publicized location, our most recent concerts have been better attended. This, despite the heavy rain the night of the Richard Egarr concert and the week-day night Christmas concert. As always, we continue our educational outreach in the community, including an event held at the Houston High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, where we presented Richard Egarr (and a harpsichord) to the students, who were delighted to hear him play and to attend his master class. We have every right to be proud of our over 40-year-old organization, but are hopeful that more patrons of the arts in Houston will hear of our world-class concerts and artists and publicize to others in the city and the state the excellent work we do in bringing world renowned artists to this city.
Our next concert (Fretwork's "Happy Birthday Henry!") will be on Saturday, January 17, at 8:00pm at Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas Avenue. The British group Fretwork, with mezzo-soprano Clare Wilkinson, will help us celebrate Henry Purcell's 350th birthday. If you have not already purchased tickets, please do so today and visit our website, houstonearlymusic.org, for more information.
As a friend of the organization, it is important for you to know that the consequences of Hurricane Ike, combined with general economic conditions, have put a serious strain on Houston Early Music's already limited financial resources. Hence, I am making an urgent plea to our supporters to consider making a tax deductible contribution to the organization right away, remembering that your donation is tax deductible. As a mostly volunteer-run non-profit, the bulk of our expenses are artist fees. We need help from local early music enthusiasts to be able continue our history of bringing exceptional early music artists to Houston.
Thank you for your consideration of this special request. Please send checks made out to Houston Early Music to P. O. Box 271193, Houston, Texas 77277 to reflect your support of the organization. On behalf of the Board of Directors I wish you and your family happy holidays and a healthy and prosperous 2009. Thank you again.
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[EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of two articles dealing with the topic of prominent Big Band vocalists who went on to have success in the post-Big Band era of the 1950s, and sometimes beyond. The first column told about female Big Band artists, and this one features male singers.]
Virtually all significant orchestras of the Big Band Era of the 1930s and 1940s had a featured male vocalist, and on some occasions, singers such as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby became star attractions of the bands they performed for.
As the Big Band Era gave way to softer pop vocals followed by rock 'n' roll in the 1950s, many singers popular in the previous decade became has-beens, but some maintained star power, continuing to have an impact on the American pop music charts. Further, some became prominent on music-themed shows that emerged on TV screens in the 1950s, and some branched out and became movie box-office personalities.
A previous column examined the careers of 10 Big Band female vocalists who successfully "survived" into the '50s, and to view that column, click here. This article takes a look at 10 male vocalists who kept going into the '50s, and each thumbnail review includes links to one of their Big Band songs and one of their '50s or '60s releases.
Two famous singers, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole, may seem absent from this column. However, Bennett got his singing start in the mid-1940s, and rather than singing with Big Band orchestras, he was with U.S. Army bands and involved in performing with Bob Hope, and he didn't sign with a record label until he did so with Columbia in 1950. Cole -- although he sang with his own band at age 17 and later with the Nat King Cole Trio -- never was involved with one of the major orchestras in the Big Band Era.
Some other top-notch Big Band male singers -- including brothers Bob Eberly (with Jimmy Dorsey) and Ray Eberle (with Glenn Miller) -- were prominent in the late '30s and through much of the '40s, but they were pretty much has-beens by the time the '50s rolled around.
Following is a brief look at some of the Big Band-to-pop transitionists, and to hear any of the sample music selections, simply click on the song's title:
- FRANK SINATRA was, without question, one of the premier American entertainers of the 20th Century. The native of Hoboken, N.J., was the featured vocalist with Harry James in 1939-40, and he sang with Tommy Dorsey for three years until going solo in late 1942, after which he amassed 40 Top 40 hits over the next dozen years. He also starred as a movie actor and a Las Vegas showman. BIG BAND SELECTION: "In The Blue Of Evening" (with Tommy Dorsey, 1942): LATER SELECTION: "Strangers In The Night" (1966), his final No. 1 charter.
- BING CROSBY -- born Harry Lillis Crosby in Tacoma, Wash. -- also became one of 20th Century's greatest U.S. entertainers, selling more than 300 million records and appearing in more than 50 movies. His career began when he was hired by Paul Whiteman, and at the outset, he didn't get much recognition, and in fact, his name didn't even appear on some early Whiteman orchestra recordings. He was one of the first singers to have his own radio show, with a CBS time slot in 1931. BIG BAND SELECTION: "Ol' Man River" (with Paul Whiteman, 1928). a rendition that topped the U.S. charts prior to the more-famous later recording by Paul Robeson. LATER SELECTION: "White Christmas" (with John Scott Trotter, 1942), and although it was recorded in 1942, it charted nationally for decades thereafter, even as late as 1998.
- PERRY COMO, sometimes dubbed "Mr. C", was born Pierino Ronald Como in Canonsburg, Pa., and with Italian heritage, he didn't begin speaking English until entering school. Originally a barber, he launched a singing career with orchestras led by Freddy Carlone and Ted Weems in the late '30s, and when he turned solo in 1943, he recorded exclusively with the RCA label thereafter. He also had one of the longest TV show run of any singer, with shows airing from 1949 to 1967. BIG BAND SELECTION: "That Old Gang Of Mine" (with Ted Weems, 1939). LATER SELECTION: "Round And Round" (1957), a No. 1 song that remained in the Billboard Hot 100 for 29 weeks.
- FRANKIE LAINE -- born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio in Chicago before relocating to New York City and then Los Angeles -- got his first break when he replaced Perry Como with the Freddy Carlone Band in 1937. He rose to prominence in the post-World War II era, and his first of 15 top 10 hits was "That's My Desire" in 1947. He had three consecutive No. 1s -- "That Lucky Old Sun", "Mule Train" and "Call Of The Wild Goose" -- in 1949-50. BIG BAND SELECTION: "Melancholy Madeline" (with Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, 1945). LATER SELECTION: "Jealousy" (1951), which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Magazine pop charts.
- GUY MITCHELL, born Al Cernik in Detroit, got his first Big Band opportunity with Carmen Cavallaro in 1947 at age 20. After recording as Al Grant in the late '40s, he was discovered by Columbia Records' Mitch Miller and signed to a contract with that label in early 1950, and after being "renamed" Guy Mitchell, at Miller's suggestion, his career took off. BIG BAND SELECTION: "Cabaret" (with Dewey Bergman, 1949), the first of nine records he recorded on the King label under the Al Grant moniker. LATER SELECTION: "Singing The Blues" (1956), which topped the national charts for 10 consecutive weeks.
- EDDIE FISHER, a Philadelphia native, was singing at the Copacabana nightclub in New York City by the age of 17, and he was with the Buddy Morrow and Charlie Ventura orchestras in the mid-1940s. His wives included Debbie Reynolds, Elizabeth Taylor and Connie Stevens, and he also appeared in many movies. His last Billboard Hot 100 item was "People Like You" (No. 97 in 1967). BIG BAND SELECTION: "Thinking Of You" (with Buddy Morrow, 1946). LATER SELECTION: "Dungaree Doll" (1955), which got to No. 7 on the Billboard pop charts.
- VIC DAMONE, born Vito Farinola in Brooklyn, was a prominent ballad singer and actor, and he had his own television show in 1956-7. He audtioned on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts and won in April 1947, and that led to an instant recording contract with Mercury Records. His last Billboard charter was "You Were Only Fooling" (No. 30 in 1965). BIG BAND SELECTION: "You're Breaking My Heart" (with Glenn Osser, 1949), a million-selling No. 1 song. LATER SELECTION: "On The Street Where You Live" (1956) spent 16 weeks in the national Top 40, peaking at No. 4.
- TONY MARTIN was born Alvin Morris Jr. in Oakland. After singing with Big Bands led by Victor Young and Ray Noble, he signed with Mercury Records in 1946, and he had a million seller with "To Each His Own" that year. After completing his obligation with Mercury, he signed a pact with RCA. He starred in films such as "Easy To Love and "Music In My Heart", and he was married to actress Cyd Charisse for 60 years. BIG BAND SELECTION: "My Walking Stick" (with Ray Noble, 1938), written by Irving Berlin for "Alexander's Ragtime Band." LATER SELECTION: "I Get Ideas" (1951), which climbed to No. 3 on the national pop charts. LATER SELECTION: "Walk Hand In Hand" (1956), a Top 10 single that spent 20 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100.
- JOHNNY DESMOND, born Giovanni Alfredo De Simone in Detroit, sang with Big Bands led by Bob Crosby, Gene Krupa and Glenn Miller. He also was a regular on the Breakfast Club radio show, and he made frequent appearances on TV's Your Hit Parade in the late '50s. BIG BAND SELECTION: "All Those Wonderful Years" (with Gene Krupa, 1941), soon after replacing Howard DuLany as lead singer with the band. LATER SELECTION: "Play Me Hearts And Flowers" (1955), a No. 6 billboard hit, backed by Dick Jacobs' orchestra.
- DICK HAYMES was an Argentina-born actor and singer who became one of the most popular male vocalists of the 1940s and early 1950s. He was a vocalist with Harry James and Benny Goodman, and he also worked in Hollywood and radio. To hear part of a 1942 radio broadcast in which Frank Sinatra introduced Haymes as his replacement in the Tommy Dorsey band, click here. BIG BAND SELECTION: "I'll Get By" (with Harry James, 1944), a chart-topping hit. LATER SELECTION: "Two Different Worlds" (1956), his final Billboard pop charter.
[You may subscribe to Bill Herald's oldies music columns -- free of charge -- by clicking on "subscribe" near the top of the column, after which you will receive e-mail notification each time a new item is published]


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"We will make conflict prevention and response a core mission of the State Department and USAID."
– Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Armed conflict, weak states and transitional societies are a central security challenge for the United States. In an increasingly interdependent world, instability can ripple outward with destabilizing and devastating effects. When states in crisis are unable to control their territories and protect their citizens, instability fosters permissive environments for violent extremists, weapons proliferation, and organized crime. For these reasons, Secretary Clinton has led an ambitious agenda to enhance the Department's capacity to anticipate and address emerging conflict dynamics.
Reorganized for Impact
To deliver on this agenda, the Secretary launched an effort in 2011 to transform the way the Department operates in crisis and conflict zones – transitioning from post-war reconstruction to a new era in conflict prevention and stabilization.
- First, she merged related capabilities under a new Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights. The Department's work on conflict, counterterrorism, democracy, human rights, law enforcement, narcotics, refugees, trafficking and youth is now focused around a core aim – civilian security.
Second, she created the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) to serve as an institutional locus for the Department's conflict and crisis-response capabilities. This new bureau advances U.S. national security by working with partners in priority countries to break cycles of violent conflict, mitigate crises, and strengthen civilian security.
Capabilities to Prevent and Respond
CSO supports the Department's conflict and crisis response efforts through locally grounded analysis, strategic planning, and operational support for local partners.
- Conflict Analysis. CSO offers rapid, locally grounded conflict analysis in countries where mass violence or instability looms and access can be difficult. Its data-driven products draw on diverse sources, including diplomatic and media reports, polling, local interviews and international expertise, to identify the most important dynamics fueling instability.
- Strategic Planning. Building on this analysis, CSO helps develop prioritized strategies and plans that target the causes of instability and address high-risk periods such as elections or political transitions.
- Locally Driven Initiatives. To help operationalize U.S. government and host-nation plans, CSO provides experienced leaders and technical experts. They amplify local initiatives that connect civil society partners, media, community leaders, technical experts, and under-represented groups like women and youth in coalitions that bridge social divides.
Resources to Prevent and Respond
In its first year, CSO moved swiftly to mobilize resources and civilian response mechanisms for the next generation of conflict prevention and response.
- Civilian Responders: CSO has expanded the Department's model of civilian response from U.S. government experts to include networks of experts from sources such as nonprofits, third-country nationals, international partners, think tanks, and state and local officials.
- Start-up Funding: CSO has shifted its own Civilian Stabilization Initiative funds to jumpstart projects with local partners.
- Onsite Training: CSO's civilian responders can conduct on-site training in bureaus and embassies to increase conflict analysis, planning and evaluation capabilities.
In its first year, CSO supported Department efforts in over 15 countries while concentrating its work in four priority countries:
- On Syria, CSO trained and equipped the nonviolent opposition. Working from Turkey, CSO channeled $15 million to 1) enable the opposition to strengthen their networks and communicate internally and externally, 2) integrate international partners into the strategy, and 3) build capacity for the transition in government. The CSO-funded, Syrian-run Office of Syrian Opposition Support in Istanbul is the hub for an expanding network of about 350 Syrian activists, administrators, and journalists.
- In Kenya, where more than 1,000 people died and 350,000 were displaced after the 2007 elections, CSO is part of a dynamic, Embassy-wide effort to help Kenyans prevent similar violence around the March 2013 election. CSO surged staff to help sharpen the U.S. government's focus and build partnerships at national, regional and local levels. CSO is helping civil society and Kenyan officials to create a vast quick-response network for early warning.
- In Honduras, where homicide levels are the highest in the world outside of war zones, CSO is bringing urgency to Honduran governmental and civil society efforts to reduce criminal violence. CSO is contributing to efforts to reform the police and the prosecutor's office, and is providing technical advisers to guide a process for selecting high-impact projects funded by a new security tax. A CSO grant is supporting a non-governmental coalition to enable citizens to help stem violence in their communities and advocate for public security reform.
- In Burma, CSO is working with the government and other partners to use landmine action, including mine risk education, victim assistance and demining, to bring long-warring parties together. Ethnic minorities have expressed optimism about the ability of the mine-action initiative to build trust and create a foundation for converting numerous ceasefires to a sustainable peace.
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The government has set this financial year to complete payment of Rwf431 million owed to national referral hospitals as part of health insurance cover (Mutuelle de Santé), arrears that accrued over the last few years.
The revelation was made on Wednesday by Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health, while giving an update on the arrears.
"Debts to referral hospitals have not been paid yet but they will be paid during the new budget 2014-2015," Dr Ndagijimana told this paper by e-mail.
The director-general of the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (Chuk), Dr Theobald Hategekimana, also confirmed that the hospital is expecting to get paid during the current financial year the arrears of the past few years.
"They promised to pay by this financial year; so they are expected to pay up any time," he said.
A review, completed in March 2013 by Senators, indicated that the debt was about Rwf2.3 billion owed to district hospitals, some Rwf1 million to health centres, and about Rwf431 million to national referral hospitals.
Ndagijimana said Rwf2.3 billion that was due to district hospitals has already been paid, while debts due to health centres with Mutuelle service across the country remain a process.
While presenting their report to the Senate about an assessment they had made on the performance of the community health insurance scheme, members of the Senatorial Committee on Social Affairs, Human Rights and Petitions said the delay in payments to healthcare providers remained problematic since it often led to medical stock-out at hospitals.
After considering the findings from the report, the senators had given the central government three months to clear all the arrears that would not be fully cleared by different Mutuelle branches across the country.
Senator Gallican Niyongana, the vice-president of the Senate's Committee on Social Affairs, told The New Times on Wednesday that a lot has been done in paying Mutuelle arrears.
But he warned against the accumulation of new arrears in the health scheme, saying the Fund's efficiency would partly be measured against its ability to consistently pay up its dues.
"Carrying arrears was a sign that the scheme wasn't self-sufficient. Those managing the Fund have to ensure that no more arrears are carried," Niyongana said.
An estimated 73 per cent of Rwandans used Mutuelle de Santé for their health insurance in the last fiscal year 2013/14, down from 80.7 per cent and 90.7 per cent in the financial years 2012/13 and 2011/12, respectively.
Dr Ndagijimana said the Ministry of Health has rolled out a campaign to attract as many Mutuelle subscribers as possible in the current financial year.
"The mobilisation of the population is being conducted countrywide by the local governments to improve the membership rate to Mutuelle," he said.
The official said the model of ibimina (local informal saving groups) is being implemented to help the population with financial limitations to save small amounts of money slowly as a group for Mutuelle contributions.
Leaders and residents in different parts of the country have lauded ibimina saving groups for making the collection of Mutuelle contributions possible.
In small groups of between 20 and 30 families living in the same village, people pool funds together based on mutual trust so that they can pay their subscription.
The ministries of Health and Local Government are also planning to use radio talk shows to sensitise the population about the value of Mutuelle de Santé, Ndagijimana said.
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2007 75%
2008 85%
2009 86%
2010 91%
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Update 7/9/14: Marlo is safe! The good Samaritan who saved Marlo from being killed on the freeway emailed the following to the National Dog News Examiner on Wednesday:
Marlo is on her way to her new home in San Diego with Myra. Myra contacted me yesterday. Myra was only interested in adopting Marlo, not fostering. Myra had a Keeshound for years - that was a rescue. Her dog passed last year, and she has been searching for the right dog to rescue. She saw the article written about Marlo and wanted her.(Thank you Ingrid) She went to the shelter today - and pulled Marlo. (The rescue put her down as the puller). I told her the entire story about Marlo. It takes a village and this would not have happened without both of you.
A 10-year-old dog was taken to the San Clemente - Dana Point Animal Services Facility in Calif., after she was rescued from a busy freeway by a good Samaritan.
The dog, named "Marlo," recognized a kind soul when she saw one and readily jumped into the car belonging to the woman who stopped to help. The good Samaritan described what happened on June 25:
As I was driving by freeway on- ramp, I noticed a dog walking up the on-ramp to the freeway. I instinctively made a u-turn, stopped my car on the side of the road, opened my back passenger door and got on my knees. She continued to walk up the on-ramp. I waved a white towel and called her over. She turned around, trotted back down the ramp, and jumped in the back of my car.
After being rescued, Marlo was treated to a car ride, a trip to a fast food restaurant for burgers and a stop at a veterinary clinic to search for a microchip. The vet clinic located a chip - the information indicated that Marlo has been adopted from a San Diego shelter in October 2013 to a "Joe Smith." No other information for the dog's owner was found.
The woman who saved Marlo from being killed by a fast moving car was unable to keep her so she transported the dog to the animal control facility, hoping that the owner would come looking for his dog.
Unfortunately, nobody came and the stress of being at the animal control facility made Marlo react in terror; she has now been labeled as "rescue only" because of her extreme fear.
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Jenkins Respects A&T's Mayhew
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Bethune-Cookman football Head Coach Brian Jenkins said last year that going against North Carolina A&T running back Mike Mayhew is like going up against NFL great Marshall Faulk. A year later, Jenkins hasn't shied from that opinion.
"I'll stand on the top of Mt. Everest and say it again," Jenkins told listeners during Tuesday's Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference coaches' call. "That kid [Mayhew] is as good a football player as I've ever seen.
"He is just like Marshall Faulk," Jenkins added. "He runs hard; he runs tough inside or outside. Look at his stats. The proof is in his numbers. We better be prepared or he'll eat us alive."
Mayhew ran for 211 yards against B-CU in 2010 and gained 117 yards in last year's contest.
Though the Wildcats defense registered seven turnovers in last week's 38-26 win at Hampton, B-CU did give up 205 yards on the ground to Pirates running back Jeremiah Schwartz, and 536 yards of total offense.
"Hampton's running back was tremendous," Jenkins said. "Anytime you put 500 yards on anybody, you have some good things going and Hampton proved that against a good defense."
Despite leading the nation in turnover margin, Jenkins still considers his defense a work in progress.
"We can't pat ourselves on the back because we're giving up a lot of yards and a lot of early points," Jenkins said. "We are still doing a good job of finding a way to create turnovers."
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It's that time of year, isn't it? It's just barely December and I can feel the holidays bearing down like the thick clouds that have started the rainy season here in San Francisco once and for all. I watch the effect of these December days marching by on myself and those around me with the sort of perverse interest that we all seem to have in traffic accidents. It's at once totally befuddling and completely natural how much the holidays seem to throw us for a loop.
Take me, for instance: Most of the year I contentedly write about the wine I drink, and the thoughts I have about wine and the wine industry. One of the benefits of being only a semi-legitimate journalist is that I don't ever have anyone telling me what to write about, so for about ten and a half months during the year, I stumble along a jagged journalistic path of my own making without a care in the world. But six days before Thanksgiving what was I doing? Clutching my wineglass a little bit too tightly and worrying about the fact that I had decided not to publish a list of recommended wines for the upcoming feasting. There were too many such lists already, I decided, and I didn't have anything original to say or to recommend ( Champagne and Southern Rhone wines if you must know). Yet there I was drumming my fingers on the table wondering how many readers I would piss off and whether I was shirking my responsibilities as a critic.
And now, just days after Thanksgiving has given way to the rampant consumer rush towards the peak of the retailing season, I am facing another little crisis of literary proportions: the seemingly mandatory list of gift recommendations for the wine lover on your list.
If you haven't seen them yet, you will shortly. This year brings with it all sorts of bizarre contraptions that can test how long a wine will age, or in the case of another device, actually age the wine instantly. There are five different kinds of new wine preserving devices, four different wine stain removers, fifteen different wine games, dozens of new wine books, and... well, you get the picture. It's even more painful for me to think about assembling a list of these trifles than it was to decide whether to mention a Gewurztraminer on November 26th.
In case you were wondering, I wouldn't be assembling said gift list even if my life depended on it, but the pressure is there anyway, hanging over my head or, more likely, sitting on my shoulder like one of those infernal cartoon angels, whispering "Be a good wine writer, won't you? Your readers depend on you for guidance." Between you and me, I always thought the guy on the other shoulder offered more interesting advice.
Amidst the crazy schedules, the shopping rampages, and the stress of visiting relatives, the holidays at the very least offer the opportunity to indulge ourselves in some of our liquid luxuries. Champagne flows more freely, and there are enough parties that the obligatory bottles of wine to be brought can make a dent in cellars big and small. Despite, or even in response to, all the turmoil and stress of these times, wine can offer a bit of a sanctuary.
Several years ago I was working as a consultant in Tokyo . I didn't speak the language, and I was lost in a sea of foreignness. If you've seen Lost in Translation you may have a sense of the cultural isolation I felt. Couple that isolation with eighty-hour, six-day work weeks, cold, snowy winters, and you can imagine the shape I was in. On my one-day weekends, especially those where the snow was settling heavy and grey on the BladeRunner landscape around me, mostly what I wanted to do was sleep in, then curl up on the couch and watch a movie (any movie as long as it was in English), cook American food, and drink a bottle of wine.
Now before anybody starts whispering "self-medicating" under their breath, I should make it clear that I didn't make a habit of actually finishing the bottle in a single sitting. The important point here, if there's one for me to make at all, is that wine comforts us. It succors us with warmth. The pleasures of a glass of wine are many and varied, but in times of turmoil and stress, like those that the winter holidays bring, wine can offer at the very least a private retreat and a moment's reprieve from the storm.
Better still (or more likely) in addition to a quiet moment savoring a glass of something good and calm, this time of year calls for us to celebrate how fortunate we are in so many ways. If there is one list that we should all make, it ought to be a list of the people with whom and to whom we should raise a glass this season. There are more valuable gifts in a bottle shared in conversation with the ones we love than can be found in any store this season.
Wine connects us to others, and to the cycle of the seasons. That is why as far back as anyone can remember or record, the winter celebrations of countless cultures in the Northern Hemisphere involved the fruits of the Fall harvest, drunk in reverence, in splendor, and in good company as the days grew short and the nights grew cold.
Whichever hemisphere you find yourself in this month, and whatever your state of mind, I hope you'll join me in drinking to the spirit of the season. Cheers!
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BARNESVILLE - Values such as truthfulness, simplicity, non-violence and respect for others and the environment define the curriculum and the community at Olney Friends School today, just as they have for the past 175 years.
Founded by the Religious Society of Friends at Mount Pleasant in 1837 and moved to Barnesville in 1876, Olney Friends School still relies on those guiding Quaker principles as it challenges students to grow. The Olney of 2013 is a very different place than the school of the 19th and early 20th centuries, which primarily instructed the children of local Quaker families, but its roots remain strong and the commitment to those values sincere.
Today, Olney educates students of all faiths and ethnicities in grades 9-12, with pupils coming from across the United States and around the world. Olney is a boarding school that offers students a home away from home and the opportunity to learn from one another as members of a common community.
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But students do not have to live on campus to share in the benefits of an Olney education. The school also welcomes day students from the local region, some of whom commute from their homes. Some reasons local parents cite for sending their children to Olney are the school's credibility and its commitment to those core values.
"When I first learned about Olney, I became excited about a school that fully embraced diversity, global awareness, connection to the land and a strong sense of community, while also maintaining focus on college-prep academics," said Toni Kellar of Senecaville, Ohio, whose daughter lives at home but studies at Olney. "That was a perfect combination for us. Olney's values were very much aligned with ours. We are fortunate this school - a precious resource - s right here in our backyard."
Olney also encourages students to challenge themselves for their own sake, rather than out of a sense of competition. This allows them to pursue their own interests without the fear that they won't fit in with the crowd.
"My daughter has been thriving at Olney because there is space and acceptance and respect from others to truly be herself without the judgment often experienced in other schools," Kellar continued. "She wants to pursue a career in the areas of sustainability, environmental engineering and human ecology, largely inspired by her experiences at Olney and its living values of simplicity, community and stewardship."
Environmental science is an important part of the curriculum at Olney. Students get the chance to study the Captina watershed, the headwaters of which are found on the school's 350-acre campus. They monitor water quality and examine Captina's flora and fauna, including the endangered hellbender salamander that inhabits the stream.
Respect for the environment and stewardship of the land also can be seen in the school's Farm-to-Table program, which aims to grow as much food as possible for consumption at the school. Students who join the Farm Team - considered an athletic activity because of the physical work involved - help to raise vegetables, beef and chickens and collect and prepare eggs for daily use in the kitchen.
Olney Friends School is currently accepting applications for mid-year enrollment of day and boarding students from all parts of the Ohio Valley.
"If your child's current school is not meeting their needs, there is no need to wait until next year to apply at Olney," said Admissions Director Musa Hamideh. "Students who enroll in January have ample opportunity to become comfortable in their new setting without all the distractions that can accompany the beginning of a new school year. We have room for several additional students at Olney, and new enrollees should have no trouble keeping up since third quarter classes begin after the holiday break."
"My daughter is very happy at Olney," Kellar added. "It has changed her life. She went from being rather uninspired and frustrated with her prior academic experience, to now being challenged to a level of rigor and capability in humanities, sciences, math and electives that has empowered her beyond where she ever thought she could go. Olney has enriched her beyond our expectations. She looks forward to every day. What more can a parent ask for?"
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A very new 'breed' of dog, the Goldendoodle burst onto the scene in the late 1990's around the same time as the Labradoodle. The intention was to create a service dog with the nature and intelligence of the Golden Retriever crossed with the low shedding qualities of the Poodle, for people who required assistance dogs but who suffered allergies due to the hair, dander and saliva often associated with traditional service dog breeds. The breeding programmes took place in the US and Australia alongside the efforts of the breeders who created the Labradoodle.
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Like both the original breeds, the Goldendoodle displays the same high intelligence, love of water and generally friendly natures of both of them. Generally, they have proved themselves to respond well to training and are usually very good family pets being friendly with both other animals and children. They are energetic, playful, robust and enjoy playing with other animals and people at any opportunity. They appear to enjoy any mental stimulation and learning, responding well to firm consistent commands and will benefit from a firm leader who they can respect.
Because of this affable nature, they make excellent service dogs and PAT therapy dogs, but are just as at home being part of a family being very people orientated and willing to please their owner.
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The low shedding coat requires minimal care, but will still benefit from grooming. They are especially fond of water and having a high energy drive will take any opportunity to swim, go for walks and run. They are best suited to a family who is happy to spend a lot of time outdoor plays and walking with it, as they can be prone to weight gain if they do not receive enough exercise.
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|February 22, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under I Miss My Mom, Mommyhooddom
I'm excited because today I have my first ever guest post on another blog! The title of my guest post is Self-Care: How Not To Do It. It's a light-hearted look back at my life right after my son was born in 2011. I avoided the camera at all costs back then, but here's a cute one I took of my son! Awwwww….. My friend, Dr. Diane Sanford who is an internationally recognized […] more
How To Raise A Man: One Mom's Quest For The Truth
|February 20, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Mommyhooddom
Watching my two-year-old pee-pee in the big potty for the first time sent a jolt of milestone-activated adrenaline coursing through my veins. After the initial high wore off and I floated back down to our half-bath, it hit me like an overloaded diaper bag: I have absolutely, positively no idea how to raise a man. So far he's been easy. Well, not easy (who am I kidding) but not terribly […] more
Through The Lens Thursday: Week 8
|February 19, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Photography
For this week's Through the Lens Thursday photography challenge, here's a multiple choice question to see if you can figure out what this is. Is it: A.) The doorway to an alternate reality. A place where juice spills clean themselves, dirty diapers don't stink and nap time is however long you'd like it to be. B.) A $1,000 deductible. C.) My kitchen window. D.) B & C If you guessed A, well… I like […] more
3 Super-Short, Yet True Stories
|February 14, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Breastfeeding, Mommyhooddom
Please enjoy these true parenting stories courtesy of yours truly. True Parenting Story #1: Mystery Crumbs So the other night my husband and I took Baby B to the local pre-pre-school to register for the fall semester. We waited in line for an hour, but that's completely irrelevant (annoying, but still irrelevant). As we waited, Baby B wandered away from us to play with some other kids. We could see him, […] more
Follow Mommyhooddom With Bloglovin'
|February 12, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Blogging
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Through The Lens Thursday: Week 7
|February 12, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Photography
This week's Through The Lens Thursday photography challenge prompt is the word "dull." Appropriate for this time of year, I think. The weather's dull. My hair is dull. I'm feeling kind of dull. But I won't bore you with pictures of those things, like you can take a picture of feelings. Hehe. But, I will bore you with a book! It's called "The Engineering Design offfffffffffffffffffff…sorry, I must have dozed […] more
Through The Lens Thursday: Week 6
|February 5, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Photography
Kids' toys have come a long way since I was a wee one. Even the basics like Legos® have gone and gotten all fancy schmancy in the past 40 years. When I was a toddler, I'm sure I played with the standard small ones. Gasp! I know. Now a days my two-year-old has Legos® Duplo®. These larger Legos® come in a rainbow of colors and are twice the size of the standard Lego® and easier […] more
Through The Lens Thursday: Week 5
|January 29, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Photography
There's just something a little creepy about a doll looking at itself in the mirror. Even when it's your old friend Mickey Mouse. Last night, after everyone was asleep, I just happened to catch Mickey on the floor beside my bed admiring his timeless good looks in the mirrored nightstand. It was a good thing too, because this week's Through the Lens Thursday photography challenge prompt happens to be the […] more
On Co-Sleeping With A Butterfly
|January 26, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Breastfeeding, Mommyhooddom
Co-sleeping with Baby B is like sleeping with a butterfly. Since the day he was born, maybe even before, he's been a light sleeper. If there's one thing I will NOT miss when he finally reaches the, "I No Longer Need to Co-Sleep with My Mother Milestone," if I live long enough, is the constant fear of waking him, which still happens 7 million times a night no matter what […] more
Through The Lens Thursday: Week 4
|January 22, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Photography
We got a bunch of pretty white snow here in St. Louis a few weeks ago. After it melted, I looked at this week's Through The Lens Thursday photography challenge prompt. It's the word, "white." Figures, right? It snowed a little last Saturday while I was getting my hair did, but I wasn't brave enough to run outside in my black cape and foils. Plus, I didn't have my camera with me. It also snowed […] more
10 Things I Learned in My First 90 Days of Blogging
|January 18, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Blogging
In celebration of my first 90 days of blogging, I'm giving away a CAR!!!!! I'm just kidding. I WISH I could give you a car. I really do. You deserve it! You'd be happy and I'd get to come to your house for dinner any time I wanted! For life! But since I can't give away a car, I want to humbly thank you for visiting my little […] more
Through The Lens Thursday: Week 3
|January 15, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Photography
I think this proves I'm not a quitter! I'm posting my second consecutive Through The Lens Thursday photography challenge photo! Yay, me!!!!! Can you hear the band playing? This was weed-out week too! Hosts Alison Lee of Writing, Wishing and Greta Funk of GFunkified chose the photo prompt "movement" to separate the men from the boys, all right. I had a hard time with this one. Had to get out […] more
Through The Lens Thursday: Week 2
|January 8, 2014
|Posted by Jennifer under Photography
I'll admit it, my photography skills are a bit rusty. It's only been a million years since I took a photography class in college. Since I started this blog, I've come to the realization that I need to improve my photography skills or else. I just happened to see Alison Lee's weekly photography challenge over on her blog, Writing, Wishing and I thought, "You betcha, I'm gonna take this challenge and step up […] more
The Toymoon Is Over Already?!
|December 31, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Mommyhooddom
You'd think 6 days after Christmas my son would still be playing with his toys. They are NEW toys after all. You'd think he'd still be in the euphoric throws of his toymoon. I mean, the plastic is still off-gassing. The glue's even still tacky — despite the trip from China. Now, the batteries are dead, but don't get me started on that! But no, he's watching television. Guess the toymoon's over! I think he hit […] more
Meet the Most Wonderful Cat on the Planet
|December 29, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under I Miss My Mom
(This post was written on Saturday, December 28, 2013 and published on Sunday, December 29, 2013) Right now, I'm sitting in a chair with my feet up. My cat Pepper is between my belly and the edge of the keyboard. I have to reach over her to type. It's a position I've spent thousands of hours in over the past 13 years. Chiropractors love me. It's a small price to […] more
Mom Took Christmas When She Died
|December 23, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under I Miss My Mom
I am not like my mother. She adored Christmas and everything about it with every sparkly red and green blood cell in her body. In the two years since she died, I've decided that I don't like Christmas very much. Maybe Mom took Christmas with her when she died. Either way, without her, Christmas just isn't the same. It's going through the motions, remembering happy times instead of living them. […] more
Funny Santa Photos With Even Funnier Captions
|December 18, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Mommyhooddom, Photography
Ahhh, the obligatory Santa photo. It's been around as long as the fat man himself. Or, er, the camera anyway. Thousands of downright hilarious Santa photo bloopers have been around just as long too. They now reside online of course, so Mom and Dad can sit down on the eve of Christmas with a tall glass of egg nog and enjoy a good laugh before the serious business of Christmas begins. So get to […] more
Top 10 Christmas Gifts Toddler Moms (and Dads) Would Kill For
|December 13, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Mommyhooddom
I took a poll and the results are in. (Drum roll, please!) Moms and dads of toddlers everywhere have spoken! They don't want perfume or socks! They don't need coffee pots (actually they do) or tool sets! They don't care about gift cards!! What they really want are gifts they can use! They want to live in harmony with their toddlers. Harmony, not discord. Peace and love. Peace and love, baby. So, if you're […] more
It's Ok to Conduct Science Experiments on Your Children, Right?
|December 6, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Mommyhooddom
There's probably a law against this. At a minimum, it's probably in the "What Not To Do" chapter of every parenting book ever written. I don't plan to make it a habit, but I did a little science experiment on my two-year-old the other day. Now I didn't hook him up to the Christmas lights or anything like that. It wasn't a physical experiment, it was (wiggles fingers menacingly) psychological. […] more
Wear Good Underwear If You're Traveling!
|November 27, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Mommyhooddom
My mom always said to wear good socks and underwear whenever I was traveling. Everyone's mom says that, right? The last time I went out of town overnight, I packed what I thought was a pair of socks to go with my black yoga pants to wear on the ride home. Here's what happened: Me: Awe, dang! Husband: What's wrong? Me: (holding up a pair of black knit GLOVES) These are gloves! They won't […] more
Non Turkey-Cookers Anonymous Group Now Forming
|November 14, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under I Miss My Mom, Mommyhooddom
There should be a support group for people like me – Middle-Aged Non Turkey-Cookers Anonymous. MANTOOKA for short. Cause that's catchy. "Hi, my name is Jennifer. I'm 40… ish… and I've never cooked a turkey." Now, I've nuked a pre-cooked breast, but I'll be the first to admit… that's just not the same. I feel so bad about myself. Having some support from my fellow MANTOOKers (you know who you […] more
10 Things My Toddler Said About Breastfeeding
|November 9, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Breastfeeding
I'm not one of those women who eats, sleeps and breathes breastfeeding. Well actually, I might be. I don't really know. I guess it's subjective. I don't talk about it all the time or anything. I don't "show" it to the world, but I guess I don't hide it in the closet either. I'm neutral. Yeah, neutral. Now, I have been known to whip out the girls at restaurants, the […] more
Help Wanted: Please Teach My Child How to Speak English
|November 3, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Mommyhooddom
After 20 plus years earning a living as a wordsmith of one flavor or another, first as a journalist and then as a marketing and public relations consultant, I'm beginning to think the job of teaching my two-year-old how to speak English may turn out to be my toughest gig yet. For most of my life I've considered myself a bit of a syntactician. I have a Bachelor's degree in […] more
Happy Halloween From a Zombie Toddler
|October 31, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Mommyhooddom
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Win A Branson, MO Family Vacation
|October 29, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Blogging
With Christmas right around the corner, I've been looking for ways to save money. I found a website called Moms Living Thrifty which is right up my alley now that I'm a mom. They hosts giveaways, offer links to coupons, and always have great articles on how to save money and much more. Yesterday, I discovered that they are giving away a family vacation to Branson, Missouri! Since I know […] more
Deep Thoughts from the Halloween Costume Aisle
|October 27, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Mommyhooddom
As I was standing in the Halloween costume aisle at Target today staring blankly at the options for toddlers, I began to wonder what Baby B might be when he grows up. I suppose all parents think about what their children will become. It's fun to consider the possibilities. Some of us will raise U.S. presidents and members of Congress. Most of us will not. Some of us will give rise […] more
Damn You, "Baby-led Weaning"
|October 14, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Breastfeeding, Mommyhooddom
As I sat at T.G.I. Friday's earlier this evening peacefully feeding my two-year-old macaroni & cheese and grilled chicken breast, I recalled the foray we took into the world of baby-led weaning once upon a time in a land far, far away. If you haven't read the book, "Baby-led Weaning" by Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett, it's a pretty straight forward concept for how to introduce solid foods. In a […] more
You're Invited…to a Pity Party
|September 29, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under I Miss My Mom, Mommyhooddom
Before my son turned one last year, I spent a lot of time imagining what his first birthday party should be like. He is my only child so I over-fantasized for weeks. I wanted his party to be like my nephew's was back in 2002. It was a huge deal with lots of food, decorations and dozens of guests. My mom and I spent all day helping my sister get […] more
When Your Kid Is Smarter Than You Are
|September 20, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Mommyhooddom
My mom used to always say she thought her children were smarter than she was. I'm pretty sure that was a compliment wrapped in self-deprecation. I don't think she really meant to put herself down. She was just always very proud of us (even on days we didn't act very smart, which there were a couple). Now that I'm a mom, I think I know how she felt. My Baby […] more
Top 5 Reasons to Quit Breastfeeding (And How to Avoid Them)
|September 15, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under Breastfeeding
First, let me just say that I've nursed my son 23 months as of September 2, 2013. He still nurses at night, and before and during his daily nap. Yes, I lie there with him every day. I don't pump. You might think I really enjoy breastfeeding. Au contraire. I loathe it! It's the hardest, most time-consuming, most demanding thing I've ever done in my life. I can't believe I […] more
My Mom Died When I Was Pregnant
|September 6, 2013
|Posted by Jennifer under I Miss My Mom, Mommyhooddom
My Mom Died When I Was Pregnant The day of my mom's funeral, I placed a small black and white ultrasound picture of my unborn baby boy in her casket. Talk about a surreal experience seeing the two so close together, yet so far apart. As I stood there saying goodbye to the woman I couldn't imagine life without, I was afraid I might go into labor. Odds are, my […] more


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I am officially in party mode. I am sure you all could tell because of my lack of blogging. Some family is out, we have been eating, drinking, and celebrating the engagement of my sister and soon to be brother-in-law. Tomorrow is the big gathering, and I still am trying to decide what to wear. I am almost positive I will be heading over to the mall after work at some point just to browse the racks to make sure there isn't something that is calling my name. I hate to cut my postings short, but I hope you all understand and give me a break since I am preoccupied with all of the festivities that are going on.
Inspiration of the day: "A career is born in public — talent in privacy."- Marilyn Monroe
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After a win like this, in a season like the Red Wings are having right now, you kind of just want to sit back and smile a bit and bask in the warm, fuzzy feeling it gives you. It's easy to do that, the good heavily outweighs the bad in a game like this.
However, just like in the ridiculous 8-2 losses the Wings suffered on back-to-back Saturdays last season, the score of the game doesn't always mean the most. Last winter those losses to Nashville and Columbus were written off as outliers, anomolies, games you just forget about and move on. As such, you have to look at a game like this in the same way.
A 9-1 win is fun but it shouldn't be forgotten that the Wings are just back to even in the standings. Just as when the score goes the other way, there is bad to see along with the good and good to see along with the bad.
Some of the bad...
The Blue Jackets looked a lot like the Wings have looked in some games this season. If we discount the Wings' losses when they just don't show up to play then the wins against teams that don't show up can't mean as much either.
Though the score shows domination, Detroit let up for about the first half of the second period. With the Blue Jackets still not entirely out of the game the Wings started to play sloppy, making bad passes and giving up the puck. Rick Nash got Columbus on the board and even with a three-goal lead the Wings seemed on their heels. Detroit snapped out of it but it was not something you want to see.
Some of the good...
Todd Bertuzzi finally scored. He's played an extremely solid game this season and has been robbed of goals in just about every way possible. That also happened tonight, with a chance to jam the puck home that Mason somehow stopped. The look of relief on his face after scoring says it all. The same goes for Ville Leino.
Balanced scoring. With all of the injuries, Detroit needs goals from people who aren't expected to score. The Eurotwins did not carry the scoring tonight. Pavel Datsyuk had one goal, the rest all came from people who need to step up. Bertuzzi and Leino and Kris Draper and Dan Cleary and a pair each from Niklas Kronwall and Justin Abdelkader. By my count that's two goals for the first line, two for the second, one for the third, two for the fourth and two more from the defense. Not bad.
Jimmy Howard looked good. His reliance on rebound control scares the hell out of me but he was on tonight. The puck was hitting him and dropping dead, falling to places where it could be cleared by his defense. If the Blue Jackets crashed the net at all it could be a problem but the Wings' defenders were on top of things tonight, taking care of those loose pucks.
In all, it was a good night, as any win is. I just don't think we should get caught up in the score.
How many pregame reports for tonight's matchup will end up saying something like "The Wings look to rebound...?" It's a common theme this year.
Here's the quick notes 'cause I've been working too much lately so I want to get in a 15 minute nap before the game starts:
In goal: Jimmy Howard.
Back in the lineup: Patrick Eaves.
Other changes: None.
Drew Miller: Picked up off waivers today, won't be available until tomorrow.
FSN says it's Chris Osgood in goal. Dunno if that's a change or if they're wrong or whatever.
Now they say Howard.
Another one! This is a good start.
Mason really should have had that, Datsyuk's shot bounced all over but he had a piece of it.
Nice move by Kronner to hold in the puck at the point and then he gets the puck back to score. Bert with a nice screen.
The guy the Jackets got for his defensive play gets them on the board.
Wings are getting sloppy.
Edit: On replay, it was Nash.
Niklas Kronwall
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As you are probably aware, summer officially began on June 21, 2014. Hopefully, you are just as excited as myself! Sun, sand, the summer breeze, that bronzed glow…
Before I get too carried away, let's take a moment to discuss that desirable "glow" that, for many, perceive as almost inevitable during the next few months. The truth of the matter, is that you can still enjoy those summer days (and nights!) with a beautiful, natural glow without the damaging - and perhaps even deadly - effects of the sun. If you know anything about myself or my writing, you know I tell it like it is. That being said, I DO prefer a NATURAL tan! However, I'm also knowledgeable and educated when it comes to skincare and how to protect it. That said, keep reading.
Here's the good news: over the counter sunless tanning products have come A LONG WAY just in the last few years. One of the most popular is Jergen's Gradual Self Tanner (the lotion is amazing - especially the one designed for the face. However, I recently tried L'Oreal's Tanning Mousse and have had no complaints (by myself or comments by any close friends or family)! Score!
Self-tanning is pretty much self-explanatory (read the instructions for each product you use-they definitely can cary). I've had a few self-tanning mishaps, so my main tips would be to:
- Always exfoliate beforehand (preferably with a loofah). Exfoliating would also mean to shave ahead of time; however, I would recommend you do this 24 hours beforehand.
- Apply an oil free lotion to minimally dry areas or areas that do not need much "tan"…remember, naturally, the sun hits you in different places, so your at-home tan does NOT need to be completely uniform.
- On the drier areas (e.g., your knees, elbows, etc) apply a moisturizing lotion or even light oil (for example, I like to use baby oil on my finger nails, toe nails, and ankles to avoid that obvious streaky look (a dead give-a-way). I'm going to go ahead and assume you don't want to look like Lohan!
If you are willing to spend a little extra, I recommend the following products:
- St. Tropez Self Tanning Mousse (even the spray works wonders)
- Tan Towels (I recommend using gloves because the damp cloths used are colorless and this really is just an extra precaution to avoid any blotchiness or discoloration)
Finally, after about 24 hours, you can start to moisturize your skin to keep that self-tan lasting as long as possible. Remember, OIL FREE. Oil tends to REMOVE self-tanner ingredients or cause discoloration.
If you aren't craving that summer tan - good for you! However, remember to always apply an SPF of at least 30 - even on days you don't plan on receiving a lot of sunlight. Just a few minutes walking to and from your car or outside doing a few household chores can result in minor sun burns (these add up)!
In regards to prevention, the Melanoma Research Foundation states there are two things one needs to be aware of:
- Reduce and limit UV (ultraviolet) exposure both from natural sunlight and artificial (e.g., tanning beds) sources
- Identify and diagnose melanoma as early as possible.
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