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I can honestly say that of all the people in the wine world that hadn't written books, the one I wished most to do so was Terry Theise. And now that he has? Well, let's hope he doesn't stop at one.
Terry Theise is not a name that will ring a bell with the average wine drinker. But to many a serious wine lover, especially those acquainted with the wines of Germany, Austria, and the back roads of Champagne, Theise is a rock star of a wine importer. His portfolio of wines, focused exclusively on those three regions, is one of the most impressive collections of high quality wine under one importer anywhere in the world.
In addition to his wines, I have been enjoying Theise's writing ever since my friend Derrick suggested that I take a look at one of his catalogs about six years ago. That suggestion was some of the best advice I've ever gotten as an aficionado of wine writing. Theise's catalogs are chock-a-block full of ramblings, rants, humor, and randomness, with a little manifesto squeezed into the nooks and crannies. And most importantly, it's good stuff -- passionate, well written and inspiring.
And now Theise has written a book entitled Reading Between the Wines -- a manifesto that attempts to distill a response to the question: why does wine matter?
His answer reads like a philosophical treatise dipped into a soup of gonzo journalism that has substituted wines of terroir for hard drugs, and (temporarily) sworn off expletives in favor of poetry.
Theise begins his ruminations with an introduction that relates the amusing history of his own introduction to wine, complete with the confession that the first wine he ever really liked was Blue Nun (!), an hysterical irony given his current portfolio. The first few chapters, like delicate layers of wrapping paper around a morsel of goodness, gradually expose the heart of Theise's book, which for me is captured in a brief chapter entitled "Remystifying Wine."
Wine, Theise passionately proclaims, needs the opposite of dumbing down. It needs to be understood as complex, as undefinable, as even mystical. Yet in the same breath Theise argues that wine is important and meaningful precisely because, in those moments when we appreciate it fully, our appreciation comes not from understanding wine as a calculated sum of its parts, but as something grasped with intuition and with our soul.
Throughout the rest of the book Theise ruminates with his own particular blend of articulate wit on many things central and tangential to the most philosophically charged aspects of wine, from the value of scores, to the meaning of terroir, to the aspects of wine that make it so pleasurable. He offers a paean to his beloved Riesling and pens minor adorations of Scheurebe, Chenin Blanc, and Nebbiolo. He tells wonderful stories about some of his favorite producers, and ends the book with some vignettes of his experiences with some of the most profound and meaningful wines in his memory.
While it lacks a plot, resembles a rambling conversation more than a thesis, and has less of a narrative arc than a wild spiral of thought, Reading Between the Wines offers something both more rare and more important in the world of wine writing: fervent, infectious passion. There are very few wine books indeed that evidence even a portion of the energy that the attentive reader can't help but feel vibrating off the pages of Theise's book.
In a world where much wine writing consists of stale, clinical sound bites by old white men, Theise's barely contained fervor, enthusiasm, and wonder are as inspirational as they are precious.
This book is not for everyone, but even as much as that is true, I wish everyone would read it. Terry Theise, perhaps more than any other person, knows how to convey in words just how magical wine can be, and the world needs more of that. For anyone who has reached that point in their relationship with wine, where a sip of the right stuff is able to produce a quickened pulse, a glint in the eye, or a gasp of amazement, this book is all but required reading.
Terry Theise Reading Between the Wines, UC Press 2010, $16.47, (Hardcover).
Full disclosure: I received a review copy of this book.
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LOS ANGELES - The UCLA women's water polo program has signed five talented high school student-athletes to National Letters of Intent, head coach Adam Krikorian announced this week. The five high school standouts committed to UCLA during the early signing period and will report to campus in the fall of 2008.
"All five students are great athletes and very coachable young women," Krikorian said. "Each student-athlete is very competitive, and we look forward to their contributions in the years to come."
The group of five signees includes two All-WCAL selections - Caroline Clark and Kristen Simonds - and three All-CIF honorees - Caitlin Dement, Sarah Orozco and Hannah Sebenaler.
Caroline Clark
Atherton, Calif. (Sacred Heart Prep)
Defender - 6-2
Scored 60 goals in 24 regular-season matches her senior season, including 14 goals in six WCAL contests...her total of 60 goals ranked second most among all WCAL scoring leaders...earned first-team All-WCAL honors as a defender in 2007...scored two goals in the 2007 CIF Central Coast Section Division II Championship, leading Sacred Heart Prep past St. Francis, 6-1; Sacred Heart Prep had never advanced to the CIF championship contest...also guided Sacred Heart Prep to the 2007 Amanda MacDonald Invitational title, scoring three goals in a 12-1 win over Palo Alto...member of the National Youth Team...a talented swimmer, Clark has also earned National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association All-America honors.
Caitlin Dement
Chino, Calif. (Ayala)
Goalkeeper - 6-0
Helped lead Ayala as the 2007 CIF Southern Section Division III Runner-up her junior season; Ayala finished with a 27-6 record...captured CIF-SS Division III first-team accolades in 2007 and 2006...earned 2007 California-Hawaii 10th-team All-America honors...recently named the "Best Goalkeeper" at the U.S. Top 40 Tournament...guided Ayala to the 2006 CIF-SS Division II Championship her sophomore season.
Sarah Orozco
Commerce, Calif. (Montebello)
Driver - 5-6
Led Montebello as the 2007 CIF Southern Section Division I Runner-up her junior season, scoring one goal in the title game...played alongside her sister, Priscilla (currently a freshman at UCLA); combined with Priscilla to score five goals in Montebello's 8-7 CIF semifinal victory over Corona del Mar...gained 2007 CIF-SS Division I second-team honors...also helped guide Montebello to the CIF-SS Division I championship contest as a sophomore in 2006...member of the National Youth Team.
Hannah Sebenaler
Coronado, Calif. (Coronado)
Driver - 5-7
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San Jose, Calif. (Archbishop Mitty)
Goalkeeper - 6-2
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James Dutschke gets 25 years after pleading guilty to posting the poison-laced letters to the president, a senator and a judge.
20:53, UK, Monday 19 May 2014
A man who admitted sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and other officials has been jailed 25 years.
James Everett Dutschke, from Mississippi, pleaded guilty to posting the letters containing ricin to Mr Obama, Senator Roger Wicker and a judge in the city.
The 42-year-old martial arts instructor initially denied the charges, and tried to frame former friend and Elvis impersonator, Paul Kevin Curtis, according to prosecutors.
Dutschke's sentencing was delayed last week after he indicated he wanted to withdraw his plea agreement.
He claimed federal prosecutors lied about some of the allegations in their indictment.
He said he was guilty only of using castor beans to make a harmless fertiliser, and that he did not make a poison which prosecutors claimed was found on one of his dust masks.
Ricin is derived from castor beans, and in a weaponised form - meaning it can easily enter the body - it can cause respiratory failure, among other symptoms.
Withdrawing his guilty plea would have opened the door to Dutschke facing a possible life sentence.
He was at his home in Tupelo when investigators found evidence of ricin at his martial arts studio in April 2013.
The judge was the only one to receive a letter, though she was not harmed. The letters to Mr Obama and Sen Wicker were intercepted.


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Churches to be Taxed!?
from Coloradans for Fair Property Taxation
Churches and non-profit organizations in Colorado would be stripped of most of their real estate tax exemption under a proposed citizens' initiative likely to be on the ballot in November. Signatures of 88,000 voters in support of the initiative were submitted Thursday. While election officials must still determine if the petition is legal, only 52,242 valid signatures are needed. The proposal is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States, said John Patrick Michael Murphy, chairman of Coloradans for Fair Property Taxation and a member of the Freedom from Religion Foundation. "Why don't they pay their police bill? Why don't they pay their school bill?" Murphy asked rhetorically after he submitted the petition. He said other forms of property taxes could be cut by about $70 million a year.
The measure would keep the tax-exemption for non-profit schools and property used to "house low-income elderly, disabled, homeless or abused persons." Still, it is sending shivers through Colorado's religious and tax-exempt community. "It will just fold a lot of small churches," said the Rev. Lucia Guzman, executive director of the Colorado Council of Churches, which represents 14 Christian denominations. Religious and non-profit groups will campaign against the proposal by trying to convince voters of the value the tax exempts provide.
"Fair Property Taxation" Initiative Placed On Colorado Ballot.
The Secretary of State of Colorado announced that the Fair Property Taxation Initiative has enough signatures to go on the November ballot. The initiative reads as follows:
Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado Constitution concerning property tax exemptions, and, in connection therewith eliminating any property tax exemptions for real property used for religious purposes, real property used for for-profit schools, real property used for charitable purposes other than for community corrections facilities, orphanages, or for housing low-income elderly, disabled, homeless, or abused persons, and real property cemeteries; continuing the property tax exemptions for real property used for nonprofit schools, community corrections facilities, orphanages, and housing low-income elderly, disabled, homeless, or abused persons, unless otherwise provided by general law; continuing the property tax exemptions for personal property used for religious worship or strictly charitable purposes, unless otherwise provided by general law; and decreasing the property tax rate to prevent a net revenue gain to any taxing entity as a result of the elimination of exemptions, unless otherwise provided by general law?
Coloradans for Fair Property Taxation said:
Real estate taxes fund local government, not state government. Real estate taxes pay for our police and fire protection, libraries and schools. The Constitutional Amendment would have all non-profits in our state pay their real estate taxes the same as they pay their utility bills -- the more they consume -- the more they pay.
However, there are exceptions that seem fair. We all have a duty to help maintain community correction facilities, orphanages, to help our low income elderly, disabled, homeless or abused persons and we have a duty to maintain schools for the education of our young.
Therefore, any church or non-profit which uses its lands and improvements for these purposes would continue to be exempt from real estate property taxation. We do not have a duty to be forced to support the agenda of religious and other non-profit organizations which we might otherwise not choose to support.
It's only fair since non-profits receive police and fire protection and other public services they should pay their fair share. As the matter stands now, homeowners, renters and businesses are forced to subsidize non-profits by paying their property taxes. "This tax would not require any new bureaucracy. All of the non-profits' lands and improvements are already assessed, just not taxed. The mechanism for administering and collecting these taxes is already in place and ready to implement.
The State of Colorado estimates that our real estate taxes would be decreased approximately $70,000,000 if this proposed Constitutional Amendment is successful -- that is each year. Coloradans for Fair Property Taxation do not believe it is fair to tax non-profit schools because that would be double taxation for parents sending children to non-profit schools. The exemption for community correction facilities, orphanages, and residential property used for low income elderly, disabled, homeless or abused persons should remain tax exempt because they are community responsibilities."
Colorado Tax Initiative
Gains National Attention
"Religious Storm Nears Colorado"
by Conrad F. Goeringer
from AANEWS by American Atheists
October, 1996
What started as a movement in Colorado to tax non-profit organizations, including churches and religious groups, may spread far beyond the Rocky Mountains after the November 5 election. That's when citizens will get the chance to vote on a controversial proposal known as Amendment 11, a measure that would put churches and most other nonprofit groups on the tax rolls for the first time. Behind the effort is John Murphy, an attorney and critic of institutionalized religion. When Murphy began his crusade and founded Coloradans for Fair Property Tax, most of the pundits thought the measure wouldn't even make it on to the ballot. But 66,000 signatures later, Amendment 11 is causing what one paper describes as a "religious storm," and shaking up some powerful religious groups which over the past decade have moved into towns like Colorado Springs, and become a potent force in local and state politics.
Murphy's proposal is no longer being dismissed as a long shot. On Friday, USA TODAY noted that poll in September showed that 38% of the voters agreed with Amendment 11, while 52% opposed it and 10% were unsure. "But both sides agree the numbers are shaky," says the paper, and as a result many non-profits are worried.
Indeed, Mr. Murphy's call for fair taxation has united just about all of the religious groups in the state, from evangelicals and Catholics to mainline Protestants, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu groups. The Colorado Association of Non-Profit Organizations has built up a huge $750,000 war chest to fight the initiative, and joined with other organizations including the Church Management Association, Colorado Council of Churches, and even religious right groups such as James Dobon's Colorado Springs-based Focus on the Family. Estimates of the total amount being used to fight Amendment 11 run as high as $2,000,000.
Supporters of the proposal estimate that taxing non-profits would yield between $70 million and $100 million each year. But for Murphy and others, there are deeper issues than "just the economy, stupid." The underlying question is who should pay for basic services, everything from trash pick-up to fire protection. And Murphy told USA TODAY that the tax free status for many non-profits is unfair, in that it gives them an advantage in competing in the marketplace with private businesses. He used the example of a wealthy church which offered day care for its members. "These are people who can pay for their damn day care," he told the paper. "Why do I have to pay for wealthy people's kids?"
Critics have howled in protest, though, that the Murphy initiative would hurt people who benefit from the outreach of both secular and religious non-profits who provide a wide range of social services -- everything from soup kitchens to clinics and food banks. And the Rev. Lucia Guzman of the Colorado Council of Churches warned that up to 700 churches in the state might have to shut down if Amendment 11 wins at the ballot box.
But critics note that more and more of the "charity" claimed by religious groups and other non-profits is really government, taxpayer money which the organizations simply administer. Even the enormous Catholic Charities, USA now depends on government block grants for 65% of its budget. And the Fair Tax groups points out that "If this proposal passes, taxpayers can then contribute the extra money from their decreased tax bills ... to the church or non-profit of their choice. It would be their choice, not the governments."
Church and State
While religious groups have closed ranks and raised their own anti-Amendment 11 campaign budget estimated at $500,000, the squabble transcends question of money. Supporters of the initiative say that it will strengthen state-church separation by treating religious groups in the same way private businesses and other organizations are taxed. A representative of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, though -- a Baptist-funded organization which usually supports First Amendment efforts and opposes school prayer or partisan politicking by churches -- warned that Amendment 11 could ensnare government in religious matters. A spokesman for AU told the Ogden, Utah Standard Examiner that the initiate "would allow religious schools to be tax-exempt, but not the actual buildings in which people worship, while the whole point of religious schools is to support what's being taught in those churches."
Support Growing?
Whatever flaws might exist in the Murphy proposal, though, the basic concept of making all non-profits, including religious groups and churches pay at least part of their share seems to be growing. Religious leaders fear that the concept behind the Murphy Amendment could take hold elsewhere, especially as local government scramble to find new sources of funding. A Portland, Maine City Council representative told USA TODAY that "The era of simply allowing nonprofits to hold a larger and larger tax umbrella over themselves is over. " Some cities like Philadelphia are now "asking" non-profits to pay at least some share of their property taxes to help alleviate red ink in the municipal budget. Other towns like Buffalo, N.Y. have begun charging all users for basic services like garbage pickup.
The issue of taxing religious and other non-profits is also being raised on the legal front. Last week the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether local and state governments can void the property tax exemption for charitable groups if most of the people they serve are not local residents. That case involves a Christian Science summer camp within the jurisdiction of Harrison, Maine, which has been presented a $22,000 a year property tax bill. The city points out that 95% of the campers are from outside the state. Last year, the Maine Supreme Court ruled that the town had the legal right to tax the camp, a decision which according to the New York Times "alarmed religious groups and other nonprofit organizations around the country."
The idea of taxing non-profits, or at least charging for services which until now have been provided either free of charge or at reduced rates may appeal in certain urban areas which have seen a serious erosion in the ratable tax base. But win or lose, John Murphy's feisty call for fair taxation has struck a chord; it may prove to be one that the churches cannot silence.
of Church and State:
The Original Intent
by John M. Swomley
from his book "Religious Liberty and the Secular State: The Constitutional Context"
The constitutional doctrine of separation of church and state is a uniquely American contribution to government. It means that government has no authority to invade the field of religion, that government agencies may neither advance nor inhibit religion, and that government may not take account of a person's religion or lack of it in determining qualification for holding public office or for government employment. The only function of government with respect to religion is that of protecting the right of conscience, worship, autonomous control over doctrine, governance and resources of religious groups, and the private and public expression of religious conviction.
Separation of church and state does not mean separation of religion and politics. The religious or nonreligious person or group may freely engage in political speech and action that criticizes or supports government policies. Congress, however, has been able to limit lobbying by churches through the granting of tax exemption and tax deductibility of contributions to nonprofit agencies that use only a fraction of their resources to influence legislation.
The Constitution of the United States provides for a wholly secular government. Any action by the Congress, the Executive, or Judiciary that confers any benefit upon religious organizations or places any impediment in the way of religious expression that does not infringe the rights of others is a violation of the letter and spirit of the Constitution.
The Constitution, wrote the historian Charles A. Beard, "does not confer upon the Federal government any power whatever to deal with religion in any form or manner." James Madison called it "a bill of powers." He said that "the powers are enumerated and it follows that all that are not granted by the Constitution are retained" by the people.
The Constitution must be understood as a social contract between the people and the United States. The Tenth Amendment spells out the meaning of the social contract in these words: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively or to the people."
The social contract idea came from the political philosophy of John Locke, who had been a strong influence on many leading Americans, including Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly under John Locke's influence, Jefferson and Madison came to believe that a government that was formed as a social contract had no power given to it to act on religious matters. Locke, who had popularized the social contract theory of government, asserted in his first Letter Concerning Toleration that "the care of souls cannot belong to the civil magistrate because his power consists only in outward force; but true and saving religion consists in the inward persuasion of the mind...."
Locke's statement in modern language is the idea that true religion is a matter of faith and that, if a church cannot persuade its members to accept its doctrine or contribute to its work, it is not the business of government to enforce the faith or pay its expenses. Governor Mario Cuomo of New York in 1984 defended his position of not seeking laws against abortion, following the assertion by Catholic bishops that Catholic politicians could not draw a line between their personal faith and public policy, when he said: "We seem to be in the position of asking government to make criminal what we believe to be sinful because we ourselves can't stop committing the sin."
The secular nature of the Constitution is clearly evident in the only reference to religion in it prior to the adoption of the First Amendment. That reference is in Article VI, Section 3, which forbids religious tests for public office.
Although the Declaration of Independence, produced only eleven years earlier, contains various religious terms such as "Nature's God," the "Supreme Judge of the world," and "Divine Providence," the Constitution has no such reference. It refers incidentally to religion in that Sundays are not to be counted in the number of days within which the president may veto legislation. This absence of religious references does not reflect any hostility to religion or even imply its unimportance. Rather, it is a recognition that religion would thrive better if left uninfluenced, unaided, and unimpeded by government.
Article VI, Section 3, which is the first specific statement of separation of church and state other than the secular nature of the Constitution itself, says:
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by oath or affirmation to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
This section is significant not only because it permitted any person without regard to religion to hold public office, but also because it provided for the use of "affirmation" as an alternative to a religious oath. An affirmation was understood as a solemn declaration by a person conscientiously opposed to taking an oath but which is parallel to the religious oath in value and penalty if violated.
The impact of this section of the Constitution has been of major significance to religious liberty. In itself it was an important impediment to the establishment or government support of any church. One reason for this is that the unchurched as well as adherents of churches dissenting to establishment were numerically larger than the combined memberships of all the churches that were formerly established during the colonial era or of those that could have had aspirations of such support at the time the Constitution was adopted.
Anson Phelps Stokes, in his monumental work Church and State in the United States, wrote that "Congress as constituted with men and women from all the denominations could never unite in selecting any one body" as an established church. "This has been so evident from the time of the founding of the government that it is one reason why the First Amendment must be interpreted more broadly than merely as preventing the state establishment of religion which had already been made almost impossible."
Stokes's statement is supported by comments made by contemporaries of the framing of the Constitution. Oliver Ellsworth, a member of the Continental Congress from Connecticut, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and the third Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, noted in one of his writings that in European nations with established churches there were always religious tests for holding office. Edmund Randolph, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and the first Attorney General of the United States, referred to "no religious" tests for public office as meaning that those in office "are not bound to support one mode of worship or to adhere to one particular sect." Therefore, given the variety of religious organizations in the United States, "they will prevent the establishment of any one sect, in prejudice to the rest and forever oppose all attempts to infringe religious liberty."
James Iredell, a Supreme Court Justice from 1790 to 1799, who served in the North Carolina Convention that ratified the Constitution, referred to the exclusion of a religious test for public office as one way to establish religious liberty. He said that Congress had no power to create "the establishment of any religion whatsoever, and I am astonished that any gentleman should conceive that they have.... If any future Congress should pass an act concerning the religion of the country, it would be an act which they are not authorized to pass, by the Constitution...."
Another North Carolinian, Richard Dobbs Spaight, who had been a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, said about religion, "No power is given to the general government to interfere with it at all. Any act of Congress on this subject would be a usurpation."
Although the members of the Constitutional Convention and many other Americans believed that the new federal government had no power to legislate with respect to religion, there were many who feared the usurpation of power. They wanted to have a bill of rights that would effectively prevent the federal government from meddling with religion. Thomas Tredwell of New York opposed ratification of the Constitution, arguing that it needed a bill of rights. He said that he wished that "sufficient caution had been used to secure to us our religious liberties, and to have prevented the general government from tyrannizing over our consciences by a religious establishment -- a tyranny of all others most dreadful and which will assuredly be exercised whenever it shall be thought necessary for the promotion and support of their political measures."
Even in Virginia, James Madison and others who favored a federal union could not persuade the state convention to ratify the federal Constitution until it accepted a recommendation for a bill of rights. The opposition to ratification was led by Patrick Henry and George Mason. Mason had been a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, but had refused to sign the Constitution because it did not have a bill of rights. He had been the principal author in 1776 of Virginia's Declaration of Rights. One of Virginia's proposed amendments to a federal bill of rights stated that "no particular religious sect or society ought to be favored or established by law, in preference to others."
Although Virginia ratified the Constitution, Rhode Island and North Carolina did not do so until after Congress had adopted the Bill of Rights.
The first Congress produced the Bill of Rights, but without the unanimous enthusiasm of all its members. Some members of the Congress opposed the proposal for a bill of rights on the ground that it was unnecessary because the Constitution did not grant the government any power to deal with religion or other rights retained by the people. James Madison originally shared this view. He told the Virginia convention, June 12, 1788, prior to its ratification of the Constitution: "There is not a shadow of right in the general government to intermeddle with religion." Madison, however, felt duty-bound to respect the Virginia convention's recommendation of a bill of rights. He also had come to believe that a bill of rights was needed to make doubly sure that Congress would not exercise powers not granted to it under the Constitution.
However, Madison was fearful that a bill of rights might be construed by future advocates of governmental power as implying that the government had implied powers that were not specifically denied to it. Madison's fears have been realized, as we shall see in subsequent chapters.


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Aug. 31, 2012
BOULDER, Colo. - The Fresno State volleyball team overcame a slow start to sweep Cornell (25-17, 25-18, 25-22) in its first game of the Omni Hotels Colorado Tournament hosted by University of Colorado.
"Wins are wins and wins are good," said head coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell. "It wasn't a pretty win. We focused too much on our own errors and didn't stay focused on our game plan. We struggled with our vision and making easy plays easy. We need to turn it around and keep our minds on the right stuff in the next match."
The Bulldogs (3-1, 0-0 MW) won their second-straight match sweeping the opponents 3-0. Last weekend, the `Dogs ended with a 3-0 win over Idaho State. Fresno State has won six consecutive sets and only lost a total of 5-of-14 sets so far in 2012.
Redshirt junior Marissa Brand logged the first double-double of the season for the `Dogs after recording 13 kills and 13 digs. The outside hitter has a total of 18th double-doubles in her career.
"If you ask Marissa, she would've thought she struggled in that match," Netherby-Sewell said. "She always comes through for us. She took a little time warming into to it today, but she dug a lot of balls for us and she dug with control. She served some passers off the court and she passed pretty well. She did a lot of the little things well."
Junior Megann Callahan hit a team-high .545 on the right side converting 7-of-11 attacking attempts. Sophomore Maci Murdock also hit .500 with eight kills in 14 attempts.
The first set stayed close and was tied at 15-15. The `Dogs went on 6-0 run behind the serving of senior Barbara Alcantara to take a 21-16 lead in the first set.
Murdock recorded her first kill of the match to earn set-point for the Bulldogs and Fresno State won set one 25-17.
A kill from Molly Pearson gave the `Dogs a three-point lead in the second set. The Bulldogs increased their lead to 19-13 over Cornell with a service ace from Marissa Brand.
The Bulldogs won the second set, 25-18, over the Big Red.
Callahan opened the third set with a kill in the middle of court. The Bulldogs started the set with a 6-1 run. The `Dogs increased their lead, 13-7, over the Big Red.
Cornell came back within two points of the Bulldogs midway through the third set. Another kill from Callahan and a block from Pearson gave the `Dogs a 22-21 leads late in the third set.
The Bulldogs won the match-point with Korrin Wild's eighth kill of the match winning the third set, 25-22.
The Bulldogs continue tournament play against Northern Arizona University at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31.
"Discover Fresno State Athletics!" -- Remember to wear your Bulldog red on Aug. 31 for College Colors Day to support your Fresno State Bulldogs. The `Dogs host Sacramento State on Sept. 7 in their home opener of the 2012 season.
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Seven weeks before he died, the famous orator and freethinker Robert G. Ingersoll gave his last public speech in Boston, Massachusetts. Ingersoll spoke in the evening of June 2, 1899, at the Hollis Street Theatre on the topic "What is Religion" to a full house.
Ingersoll's last speech was sponsored by the Free Religious Association which had been formed in Boston in 1867 by a group of Unitarians. Ralph Waldo Emerson was the first member to join the group at the original meeting.
Ingersoll still commanded attentive audiences although he was past his prime, having a minor stroke in 1896 and suffering from angina. The speech was a summary from his years on the stump denouncing the sins of organized religion.
Ingersoll asked the question "Is an infinite God the governor of this world?"
Ingersoll answered his question with more questions.
"Is he responsible for all the wars that have been waged, for all the innocent blood that has been shed?"
'Is this God responsible for religious persecution, for the Inquisition, for the thumb-screw and rack, and for all the instruments of torture?"
"Did this God allow the cruel and vile to destroy the brave and virtuous? Did he allow tyrants to shed the blood of patriots?"
"How can we account for cancers, for microbes, for diphtheria and the thousand diseases that prey on infancy?"
Ingersoll then answered his questions with the statement that religion was fear.
"Fear builds the alter and offers the sacrifice."
"Fear bends the knees and utters the prayer."
"Most people cling to the supernatural. If they give up one God, they imagine another."
"Religion rests on the idea that Nature has a master and that this master will listen to prayer; that this master punishes and rewards; that he loves praise and flattery and hates the brave and the free."
"Religion can never reform mankind because religion is slavery."
"It is far better to be free, to leave the forts and barricades of fear, to stand erect and face the future with a smile….to increase knowledge, to take burdens from the weak, to develop the brain, to defend the right, to make a palace for the soul."
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We want you to "Get Comfortable" at the Staybridge Suites of Knoxville - Oak Ridge, TN. For your extended stay, temporary military or relocation housing needs in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, our lodging provides you with the closest upscale accommodations near the Oak Ridge National Lab & Y-12 Plant.
Corporate and military guests find the location of our hotel east of Knoxville, Tennessee puts them just minutes from UT Battelle, AECOM, UCOR, CNS, TVA, Bechtel Corporation, Jacobs Engineering, Ametek, and the Bull Run Steam Plant. Our location also offers you easy access to Knoxville and Interstates 75 & 40.
As an Oak Ridge, TN pet friendly hotel, we provide a comfortable, home-like oasis for guests. Vacation destinations in Tennessee, including the Museum of Appalachia, the Museum of Science & Energy, University of Tennessee, & Turkey Creek Shopping, are easily reached from our hotel. The Great Smokey Mountains and Pigeon Forge are less than an hour away.
You can enjoy upscale amenities including spacious, open floor plans, a complimentary breakfast buffet, a 24-hour coffee station and Manager's Receptions (Tues, Wed, Thurs with Light Supper and live entertainment on Wed. night). There's a five-hole putting green, The Pantry convenience shop and a "Just Like Home" theatre with a flat screen TV and DVD player. We also offer a BBQ grill & indoor heated pool.
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June 25, 2011I swear tomorrow's will have fewer panels!
June 24, 2011Man, this took ages to draw. Hope it still makes any sense!
Also, Northern Californians - I'll be doing a signing at Bizarro World in Davis on July 6th. Come say hi!
June 23, 2011Ooh! Wired is doing a fundraiser for Khan Academy.
June 22, 2011Heyhey! Are you a fan of needless violence, dirty jokes, and fantasy comics? Then you should read my friend Zub's comic series: Skullkickers.
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When considering a security system in Hatchechubbee, AL, the last thing you want is a system that is easy to misuse and so complicated to operate that you simply wind up not using it at all. Although using the ADT Monitored Home Security System is as simple as pressing a couple of buttons, you will still receive the benefits of advanced home security technology.
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To begin with, ADT is a recognized leader in developing innovative home security monitoring technologies that give homeowners in Hatchechubbee the highest level of home security. ADT practically revolutionized the home security industry, when they unveiled their network of interconnected customer monitoring centers, which remain on the alert 24/7/365. And when you install an ADT monitored home security alarm in Alabama, you are getting a device that is very user-friendly yet highly-advanced. In addition to the standard home intrusion sensors, ADT alarms also come with the ability to detect additional hazards, such as fire and deadly carbon monoxide.
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JWC TO HENRY LARKIN ; 15 September 1859; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18590915-JWC-HL-01; CL 35: 203-204
Craigenvilla / Edinr / Thursday [15 September 1859]
My dear Mr Larkin
If my character for sobriety (whatever else) were not "above suspicion";1 these written documents you are receiving from me might give you room to think!
Certainly I was never so confused in all my life! so needing to be myself taken charge of, instead of taking charge of others whether with four legs or two! Mr C gave me no instructions about that horse beyond ordering it to be sent on board the Princess Royal by my Cousins Groom2—"Anybody at Edinr could tell me anything I wanted to know"!—and my three maiden aunts, living out at Morningside, are as ignorant about Steamers and Horses and "all that sort of things"3 as sucking doves!—and I absolutely have not seen a male creature "to speak to" since I arrived in Edinr! The night before last, I was so bothered in my mind about having to take Charlotte and the dog to Granton, and meet the horse there, and arrange them all on the ship that I awoke for good at four in the morning—frightened by a horrid dream, that my Cousin's respectable old groom had presented himself on the pier at Granton in Hessian boots with tassells! and a cocked hat!!—and not the vestige of a horse!! tho' the ship was just at the point of sailing— Like Hamlet, "the time," you see, was "out of joint" for me, and I was "not born to set it right"!4—
Nevertheless I found in the waking reality of the case, "old John" all right—looking out for me to show me the horse, quite contentedly looking out of its box in very handsome headgear. I patted his neck, and gave him my blessing, and then paid the "three pounds" demanded for his passage—and thought I had done all that England or Mr Carlyle,—or the horse's self expected of me!5— But—oh horror!—last night—in the middle of "Prayers"—it flashed thro' me like a knife, that the three pounds was surely not so much as Mr C had paid coming down—and that I should have paid something for food to the poor horse!— Good God! If after all my anxiety and trouble I had left it to be starved!— This idea suggested itself in connection with a-half crown Old John told me he had "paid for hay, and must tell Charlotte about"— At the moment I never thought but the hay had been got at Auchtertool—only during prayers it struck me, the words "Must tell Charlotte about it" indicated the hay to have been got on board—so then the horse's food could not have been included in the 3£—and would half a crown's worth of hay be enough for him?—if not; would Charlotte have the sense to pay for what else he required? Charlotte between ourselves has not improved in sense during her stay in Scotland—"anything but"!— I gave Charlotte thirteen shillings at parting, the most of which, as she preferred taking her provisions with her—(those of the ship being bad she said) I meant her to use at Cheyne Row— I did not wish her to have more money about her than was necessary for she is both very wasteful and very careless of money, her own—and other peoples—then besides, of her own money she must have had, after all her purchases in Edinr, the best part of half a Sovereign left—so surely, surely she would spend what was needed on the poor horse! Do write to me immediately—to Sunny Bank Haddington to put my mind at ease, if possible, on this head— I6 shall get no sleep till I hear the horse is all right at Silvester's Stables, and that heedless little girl with her equally heedless little dog, all right at Cheyne Row. To-day I go into the country to see an old servant, the dear old 'Betty'7 you must have heard me speak of.— Yours affectionately,


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One Enchanted Evening
I spent spring break of my third year in a car, driving across the country. Dan, a student at Williams College, and Sara, a theatre major at the University of Washington, met me in Grinnell. We got stuck in some snow in Nebraska, took a stunning route through Sedona, Ariz., ordered Chinese food from a beach outside of San Francisco, and got Sara back to Seattle just in time for classes.


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After years of experience, interior designers learn what works best in decorating. Among their tricks of the trade is the use of odd numbers - three fabric patterns or five grouped photos, for instance. Typically, the result is a classic look similar to that found in antique furnishings or beautiful hardwood flooring like Anderson's Bryson Strip collection.
The theory is that odd numbers of items simply look better than an even count, which usually has a very formal appeal. That's fine in some settings, but in many rooms within an average family's home, a more casual atmosphere is better. Three is a manageable number that produces a finished result for a room design without overpowering the overall decorating scheme.
Patterns and prints HomeDesignSense.com recommends choosing fabrics in a well-coordinated mix of color, pattern and texture for soft furnishings, including upholstery, window treatments and pillows. To strike the right balance, one large-scale pattern may be offset by two smaller designs or a solid that serves as the anchor color. Using all the same size patterns causes each one to overpower the others.
However, home decorators should be aware that decorating with smaller patterns can be deceiving, because they sometimes become indistinct from a distance. Stepping away from the pattern to get the full view presents a clearer picture of how it will look.
Varying the tone and textures of fabrics is also important. In a selection of three fabrics, one should be light in color, another medium in tone and the third should be dark. There should always be a mix of smooth and rough-textured materials as well.
Consider the effect of lighting in a room, which can give an entirely different cast to a particular color during the day than it would at night. In addition, any embellishments such as beading or sequins provide a unique texture that should be factored into the final choices.
Arrangements for accent Accent pieces and accessories will have greater aesthetic appeal if they are displayed in staggered heights and shapes. Indoor greenery may be arranged according to this premise by selecting a variety of plants in different sizes and types. Leaving some space between each plant - or items displayed on a shelf - prevents the look from being too cluttered.
Displaying items in an odd number can be done as easily on shelves, in a free-standing curio case or on a coffee table between chairs and a sofa.
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Clubs: IFK Göteborg, FK Austria Wien, Panathinaikos FC, FC København, Bologna FC
• Joined IFK Göteborg as a 16-year-old but had to wait another three years before making his senior debut and was not a regular in the first team until the 2003 campaign, when he made 23 Allsvenskan starts.
• Won his first cap for Sweden in a January 2004 friendly against Norway in Hong Kong but had to wait until October 2006 for his first competitive outing – a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Iceland; for his next cap there would be an even longer wait, until March 2011 and a UEFA European Championship qualifier against Moldova.
• Joined FK Austria Wien in 2004 and helped the club to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup in his first season, starting all ten group and knockout fixtures; also won the Austrian Cup twice, the second time as part of a domestic double although he made only 12 Bundesliga appearances in that 2005/06 season and did not play in either cup final.
• Had one season at Panathinaikos FC before pursuing his career at FC København and playing a pivotal role in the club's Superligaen successes of 2008/09, 2009/10 and 2010/11; also won the 2009 Danish Cup, appearing for the full 90 minutes of the final, and started all eight games in their 2010/11 UEFA Champions League campaign.
• Joined Bologna on a free transfer and made 24 Serie A appearances to help the club finish ninth in the final standings to earn an unexpected call-up to Sweden's squad for UEFA EURO 2012, though failed to make an appearance at the finals.
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PCC in the News
News: Women's Soccer Comes Up Empty v. LA Pierce
Four games into the 2013 season, the Pasadena City College women's soccer team isn't pressing any panic buttons. The Lancers, however, are frustrated over their lack of scoring. For the third time this season, PCC was left scoreless as visiting Los Angeles Pierce won 1-0 Friday in a non-conference game at Robinson Stadium.
The Lancers (1-2-1) have more team points, three, than goals scored, one, this season. Team points are awarded two per victory and one per tie.
Against Pierce in the 63rd minute, the Brahmas' Melissa Galmez took a beautiful cross from the opposite right side by Shawnie Moore and fired in a shot from the goal-line past PCC frosh netminder Angie Ulmer for the game's only goal.
The Lancers had their opportunities, none better than in the 67th minute when freshman midfielder Sara Oceguera was stoned by Pierce goalie Jenna Koziol on a point-blank shot. In extra time, sophomore forward Cassandra Saavedra put a header on goal that nicked the left post.
"We really put pressure on Pierce over the last 30 minutes," said PCC head coach Reggie Rivas. "We've been pretty good controlling the ball, but when Pierce got its goal, we showed a sense of urgency that I hadn't seen in the other matches. We didn't score, but it wasn't like we weren't trying. Our girls played hard and that's all we can ask. We're going to find the back of that net soon and we are devoting are upcoming practices on shooting and better set up plays in the offensive zone."
On defense, Ulmer (South Pasadena High) made four saves in goal and had strong help all game by transfer midfielder Kaylin Richards and freshman defender Bailey Shaw (Monrovia High). Sophomore midfielder Lizbeth Rodriguez played well offensively and pushed the ball upfield in the last 15 minutes of the game.
The Lancers next play Friday, Sept. 20 in a 2 p.m. non-conference contest at Los Angeles Valley College.
[Photo--Bailey Shaw keeps the ball in play along the sideline during PCC's game v. LA Pierce Friday at Robinson Stadium, image by Richard Quinton, sports information photographer.]
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The U.S. Olympic hockey team had its day of reckoning against Canada on Feb. 21. While the U.S. didn't face Canada in an Olympic gold medal game again, their semifinal battle had all the stakes and statements of a championship game. Yet America made a statement that it still wasn't ready to take that next step, as Canada broke its heart again in a 1-0 triumph.
Even after scoring 17 goals in its first four Olympic games, the U.S. showed that it wasted its offense too early. Of course, America had faced Slovenia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and the disappointing Russians in those four games. Canada is at another level altogether, and so was goaltender Cary Price.
The Montreal Canadians' net-minder stopped all 31 shots that the Americans rained down on him. As such, all Canada had to do was get one puck past the USA's Jonathan Quick, which Dallas Stars' captain Jamie Benn did in the second period.
There would be no last second goal to force overtime, like the U.S. managed before its last Olympic loss to Canada for the 2010 gold. There won't even be a silver medal to console the Americans, as they still have to face Finland on Feb. 22 just to salvage the bronze.
Meanwhile, Canada has its shot at a second straight gold medal, as it will face Sweden -- the last nation besides Canada to win hockey gold -- on Feb. 23. The Canadians have managed to get this far without a single goal from Sidney Crosby, although he still has time for heroics in a second straight Olympic finale.
Offense wasn't the name of the game in this latest victory over the Americans, who still can't solve the Canadians in a medal round no matter what they do. Every time Team USA looks ready to reach heights it hasn't gotten to since 1980, Team Canada has delivered a brutal reality check, as it did in 2002 and 2010 beforehand.
The reality is that the U.S. will end its Olympic run with a mere bronze medal at stake, starting at 10 a.m. est on the NBC Sports Network. As for Canada, it will take aim at a grander finale against Sweden at 7 a.m. est tomorrow morning.


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I have been researching quite a bit the last few months and narrowed down my choices to two guns. I like the 9x19 caliber mainly just because of lower prices of ammo for practicing. My two choices of pistols are the sig 239 and the hk uspc.
I am used to a SAO gun because I have shot extensively with my 1911. I have shot the sig many times at our local range and love the single action pull. Unfortunately they do not have the hk. The only thing that I have any little gripe over is the inability to carry the sig cocked and locked. I am just wanting any opinions on which gun I should get.
I will carry OWB so concealment is not an issue with me. Thanks to any and everyone that chimes in to help me make this decision.


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The Office of Academic Affairs is led by the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, who presides over the following:
- The Associate Dean for Research and Faculty is responsible for oversight of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other aspects of research that involve either federal or School based regulations, such as Conflict of Interest, Responsible Conduct of Research, data management and related training.
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A 39-year-old Argentine woman has died after reportedly self-injecting Vaseline into her breasts so that she could attempt to give herself a breast augmentation. The Huffington Post reported on March 20, 2014, that Sonia Perez Llanzon suffered a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in her lungs) and died just weeks after she injected her breasts with Vaseline.
Several weeks after injecting the Vaseline into her breasts, Llanzon started suffering breathing issues and was rushed to the Lucio Molas Hospital in Santa Rosa.
Doctors and physicians noticed injuries on the breasts of the athlete, but the denied having any knowledge of what exactly happened. She later confessed to doctors that she had indeed injected petroleum jelly into her breasts in an attempt to make them bigger.
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"I've never seen a case like this. The human body has antibodies to remove bacteria and viruses, but it hasn't got any mechanisms against this type of product," head of surgery Julio Pla told La Capital.
Pla went on to say that other people need to realize that using Vaseline in this manner are "putting themselves in danger."
The Vaseline was said to have entered into the blood stream of Llanzon and caused the blood clots in her lungs.
An exact date of death was not given, but posts by her on on Facebook indicate that she may have died on March 6, 2014.
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Birthday Book
A birthday calendar with tips on sending cards on time
Karyl Dunson
This book provides a calendar for you to keep track of birthdays of family and friends. It also provides tips on how to send cards on time!
One of the things I am known for is remembering the birthdays of my loved ones. You can be known for this too with a little help!
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Mass Effect 2 "Lair of the Shadow Broker" DLC Launching in September
- From: "Tom" <noway@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:28:06 -0400
The latest batch of Mass Effect 2 DLC will be out early September, this one picking up the Shadow Broker plot thread left dangling during the original campaign.
As announced back in July, Lair of the Shadowbroker teams Shepard with Liara T'Soni as they confront the mysterious information broker. It will include five new achievements, additional research and an intel center.
In addition, if Shepard has a relationship with Liara from the first game, it will be possible to pick up where things left off. Out of all the DLC to this point, it looks like this might be the one that has the greatest impact on the sequel.
The DLC will cost 800 Microsoft Points ($10), with the release date set for September 7.
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With over 30 years of combined experience in the industry you can count on MGL Custom Hardscapes to have the expertise you need to assure your project is completed with the highest quality workmanship in the industry. Mark Gentry and Gary Lewis bring a level of craftsmanship and professionalism that is found with no other company.
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Ways we save your money.
There are numerous ways the bookstores endeavor to save you your money.
- The bookstores offer Loose leaf versions of your textbooks that are on average 30%-40% less expensive. Everything that is included in a hardbound book is included in the loose leaf versions. Just purchase a binder at the bookstore and you are good to go!
- For students who would like to purchase a bound book, we do offer used books that are less expensive than new ones.
- For students who prefer books with no writing or highlighting, we also offer to students new books.
- Another cost saving measure that the bookstores have implemented is rental books. The rental book program rents selected titles to help reduce the cost of textbooks. If the title is available to rent, it will be listed on the shelf tag at the bookstore. A credit or debit card is required as collateral to rent books.


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I am a ''newborn mother'' to a beautiful 8 day old girl, and have just recently moved to Oakland near Lake Merritt from San Francisco. I have a history of depression, and have definitely felt overwhelmed and more than a little weepy this past week. I am looking to establish a support network in the area. I would like to find a therapist to work with as well as a group to join. It is hard to conceive of setting up an appointment at the moment because my daughter nurses pretty much around the clock, but I would love to hear people's recommendations. Thanks so much for the help. Feel free to contact me directly via email if you prefer. R
First, congratulations on having your little one. I attended a Postpartum Stress support group five years ago facilitated by Lee Safran (510 496-6096) and it was an incredible life saver for me. Like you, I've had a history of depression (and anxiety) and so did most of the other women in the group. It was such a relief to have a place that I could say how I was really feeling - not how I was supposed to be. It was a great group of women and I've stayed in touch with a few.
I also ended up doing individual therapy with Lee and that was a good combination for me. She really knows her stuff and is both smart and warm. I went back to see her when my son was three and we had some new things to deal with - great experience all around. I did bring my baby with me to individual sessions which was fine with her when he was little. I rarely respond to these posts - how do people find the time? But, I know that I would have had a different experience without that group and it wasn't easy to find at the time. Nicole
Dies anyone know of a ppd support group near Benicia or Walnut Creek? Thanks.
Hi, I experienced severe postpartum depression with my first child, and found that going to a support group really helped. I've recently moved to the area, am now pregnant with my second child, and I've been experiencing some mild depression. I'd like to locate a support group in the area -- somewhere where I can talk to people about how I'm feeling, especially if things start to get worse. Does anyone have any recommendations for a postpartum depression support group? Any info about location, time, cost, etc. is greatly appreciated. I live in Oakland, so the closer the better. Recommendations for therapists and psychiatrists specializing in PPD are also greatly appreciated. I had to figure all this stuff out last time while severely depressed; I'm trying to stay ahead of the game this time around. Thanks in need of support
Could anyone recommend meetups or groups for women with postpartum depression? I am trying to get some help on my own, but I think I need to be around other people in the same situation. Thanks! anon
PPD is far more common than is generally known, and there is help out there for you. Please take good care of yourself in the meantime (perhaps ask for more assistance with the baby and the house, take time for yourself whenever possible), and remember that this will change and you WILL feel better. Melanie
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"Now that the curse has been lifted from your device, I am interested to know how far you can go. I won't kill you today, I have a feeling you and I are destined to fight. No other has proven to be a worthy adversary. Show me your strength!"
"You wish to see my strength? You wish to see the power that I now hold? Fine. It's going to be the last thing you'll ever see."
Kai looked down at his pendant which was glowing with a soft silver light.
Theres no way I'll be able to match him in my current form. One of us will die this day and It won't be me.
"Berserker form activate."
Kai's hair shot back down to his shouler and his eyes turned a solid silver color instead of the red color he was used to. His muscles expanded to five times their normal mass.
He stared at the fencer with calm, fearless eyes.
I never had this much power...not even when I lost control. Would it be so bad if I lost control? Unleashed every bit of power I had? No...not yet.
"The biggest Mistake you made...was leaving me alive at the colony. You should have killed me when you had the chance."
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Kai's sword shifted into it's cannon form and fired just as the lightning attack was about to hit him. The shot went straight through and nearly hit the fencer who jumped back out of the way.
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8 Ways to Serve Healthy Family Desserts
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At the grocery store, shop more on the store's perimeters. Outer aisles usually contain the healthiest foods, such as produce, dairy, and fresh meats.
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Fonzie and Tango's First Year
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A Photo Book following the First year of 2 Adorable Kittens.
Ros is a keen photographer living in the South East of England. Following the untimely death of her father, amateur photographer Norman Angwin when she was just 15 years old, Ros vowed to carry on her love of photography in his memory. Now retired, Ros has embraced the digital era and all it has to offer.
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so at 4:30pm today I stopped at the local supercenter (WA State), the shelf had 1 slot for the 6-packs length wise( it looked like a 4pak), shelf was full with 4 of them, I took the first one for the day. No 4 packs available at my 2 local supercenters.
Stock price reflects sales, and nobody will be puchasing unless they find a store to stcck product.
thats your channel check for Nov 11 2013,
maybe the 2 of you can take that personal stuff some other place as most of us here prefer not to read it.
Dec 15, 8:47PM
last of 9 visits over 15 days to a single walmart supercenter.
sales of the 6 paks are increasing slowly.
In my opinion, sales are restrained do to poorly designed labeling on the shrink wrap.
Only once in 9 visits was I able to read the Jones name or identify the product on the shelf.
never was the product sold deeper on the shelf then the competing soda adjacent to the Jones product.
A simple large J on both ends of the 6 paks would improve visibility.
the product has good brand recognition for quality, more then half the persons commenting were above the age of 35, pushing a 6 pak around the store likely increased sales.
lots of room here for improvement, anyone who has built a Coke or Pepsi display could double sales.......
I am out on Holiday till Jan,, good cheer to all
yes they have a good reputation for quality. CARBONATED WATER, INVERTED CANE SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS PRESERVATIVES), RED 40
wow. look at the list of impressive ingredients. it reeks of quality. seems like they are poised for explosive growth. also walmart has a cutting edge reputation for quality beverages. the children's soda category is ready to bust wide open.
You should forward your comments about improving visibility to JC
found some 6paks on the shelf (appears to be a restock but I could not confirm), it was being purchased by 2 very excited Seahawk fans in their early 20's, I overheard a comment that Jones was the official beverage of the Team, thought it may be interesting to a few of the readers here....
I will revisit this store end of week. any Seahawk fans out there ?
#$%$ moron.....lol jones lost that deal years ago ....too funny
I have a 2fer today but a bit mixed,
Finding myself making a pass through wine country in WA over the weekend, a beautiful place and if you get the opportunity I do recommend a visit (you can completely hammered on $5). After a tasting officer friendly showed an interest, then there it was, a shinny new supercenter. I took refuge inside.
After a good amount of H2O the search was on,
no 6 packs, no 4 paks, no Jones.
the website confirmed 6paks are stocked in this store, but an employee stated they had not seen any Jones in a few years(whats up with that?).
After my rounds as I approached home I decided to make a stop at my local store.
This is where a change is noticed. The product around the 6paks was in demand, this allows the Jones label to be seen (remember the 6paks are on end with no markings) One 6pak remained and was difficult to reach in that far on the shelf, scanning the product I was told I had the last 6pak in the store 4 days before the holiday weekend.
Form your own opinion,
thats your channel check pre Turkey day. Nov 2013
5:11 pm supercenter, WA state,
found the 6 packs, shelf is full with 4
scanned the product, 10 on hand, none in the warehouse, none in Orgeon, min 14 days till restocking per employee,
no 4 packs.
I purchased the first 6pack of the day, it would be interesting to see these stocked in the deli near the upscale wines and fresh pizza.
thats your channel check, Nov 14
what is upscale about jones soda? seriously. the flavors are targeted at kids. what does upscale wine and jones have to do with each other?
keep 'em cummin' CC
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Schaechter, Daniela
Schaechter, Daniela [born Daniela Schachter, but she now uses the American spelling Schaechter), pianist and composer; b. Messina, Italy, 9 February 1972. Her father is Beniamino Schachter (born in Palermo, Italy October 19th 1934), a piano player. Her mother is Giuseppa Calabro (born in Messina, Italy June 14th 1935), a singer. Her brother is Davide Schachter (born in Messina, Italy January 6th 1967), a guitarist. Daniela got her Bachelor in Jazz Composition and Performance-Berklee College of Music (Aug. 02).
Daniela Schachter began studying piano at age eight, and by her mid-teens she was performing publicly in Sicily, Italy, as well as doing studio session work. After receiving a degree from the Conservatory in Classical Piano Performance, she began teaching in Messina, Italy. In 1998, she received a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music, where she studied with Joanne Brackeen, Ray Santisi, Frank Carlberg, George Garzone, Hal Crook, Phil Wilson and Ed Tomassi. She was awarded a full-tuition scholarship to the Henry Mancini Institute for one month, where she has studied with Billy Childs and Bill Cunliffe. Daniela has performed at the Cape Cod Jazz Festival, the Ravinia Jazz Festival, the Brass Group Jazz Festival, the Umbria Jazz Fest, the Cape May Jazz Festival, the Cleveland Jazz Fest with the Rainbow Big Band, the International Trumpet Guilt Conference, and the Hollywood Bowl. Daniela has performed with John Clayton Jr. and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, John Dankworth, the New York Voices, Terri Lyne Carrington, Patti Austin, Regina Carter, Harry Skoler, Christian McBride, Bruce Gertz, Ingred Jenson, Tiger Okoshi, Shirley Horne, Al McKibbon, Phil Wilson, and Ed Tomassi, among others. She has also been conducted by Quincy Jones, Patrick Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, John Clayton Jr., Elmer Bernstein, Bob Brookmeyer, Justin DiCioccio and Phil Wilson. Daniela performed at the Kennedy Center (Washington DC) with the Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead winners, April 4th and 5th and with the Sisters in Jazz group during Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival, May 10th and 11th 2002. She played at "The Blue Note" with "The Tiger Okoshi Quartet" May 13th 2002, New York and with Patti Austin, Nov 7th 2002 at Scullers Jazz Club, Boston and at Lincoln Center and Laura Belle NYC (special guest Regina Carter). She taught private piano lessons at Boston College High School and worked as a piano accompanist in the Voice Department of Berklee College of Music. She is touring with Patti Austin since March 2003 with the group BeboperElla.
Currently she is part of the Remember Rockefeller Jazz Group which performed at the Boston Center for the Arts a World Premiere ANADIMIOUPYIA conducted by Tibor Pusztai Aug. 21st 2004 Boston.
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Liberace Scholarship from Berklee College of Music, April 2001.
Terri Lyne Carrington Scholarship, October 2000.
Berklee College of Music's Scholarship at Umbria Jazz Clinics, 1998.
Won "Tindari '93 Prize" for the best jazz duo with her brother Davide Schachter, summer 1993.
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For the first time in school history, two Iowa State women's basketball players have been named first team All-Big 12. Chelsea Poppens and Hallie Christofferson received those honors via a Big 12 press release on Thursday morning.
Iowa State's sophomore point guard Nikki Moody was named to the league's honorable mention squad.
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AMES, Iowa – Iowa State junior Hallie Christofferson and senior Chelsea Poppens have been named to the All-Big 12 First Team, while sophomore Nikki Moody was an honorable mention selection. It marks the first time in school history that Iowa State has had two All-Big 12 first team selections.
Christofferson, a forward from Hamlin, Iowa, was a unanimous first-team pick after averaging 16 points and 6.8 rebounds. In conference play, Christofferson averaged 16.1 points and was second in the league in field goal percentage at 53.4 percent. She was also second in the league with an 85.3 percent clip at the free-throw line.
Christofferson, who shot 50 percent or better in 19 games, was in double figures in 24 of 28 games, including 10 games with 20 or more points.
Iowa State is the only Big 12 school to have a unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection in each of the last four seasons.
Poppens, a forward from Aplington, Iowa, earned first-team honors for the second season in a row. She averaged 13.1 points and 9.4 rebounds per game this season. Earlier this season, Poppens became the 14th player in Big 12 history to record 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. Poppens also ranks fourth in free-throw shooting at 83.5 percent. She recorded three games this season with at least 20 points and 15 rebounds.
Poppens posted seven double-doubles this season.
Moody has enjoyed a breakout season, leading the Big 12 and ranking third nationally with 7.4 assists per game. The Euless, Texas native has 201 assists, which broke Iowa State's sophomore record and is just 28 shy of the Big 12's record for sophomores. She needs 16 assists to break Iowa State's overall record, which was set by Lyndsey Medders in 2007.
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1. If you are dead set on an all-in-one lens, buy the Nikon 18-200. If it turns out that you don't like the pictures, at least you can say that you bought the best available. If you buy the Sigma and don't like the pictures, you'll always wonder if you should have bought the Nikon. Sigma also is reputed to have more variable quality control. There are surprisingly many published pictures in American photography magazines which were taken with the Nikon, despite even more expensive exotic Nikon glass.
2. Keep the 18-55 for sure, since it really is very convenient, very light, and you won't get much for it as sale or trade-in. I'd keep the 55-200; it's lighter than the 18-200 and very good value. That too won't get much in trade.
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A number of civil society organizations (CSOs) based in Mindanao expressed their all-out support for the Department of Social Welfare and Development and for Secretary Dinky Soliman amid protests by Barug Katawhan.
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The Mindanao Coalition of Development NGO Networks (MINCODE) said that, "We condemn the manner by which some groups express their sentiments against the government. As the largest coalition of Mindanao-based civil society organizations, we uphold the principle of constructive engagement with the government. We strongly call for respecting legal processes and non-disruption of public service. Just as we acknowledge the need for strengthening local governance to effectively and efficiently address the needs of the community, we recognize this administration's call for transparent, accountable and people-centered governance. There is no need to go to the extent of blocking the Regional Office and hampering the delivery of public service."
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