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Things to see and do - Cairo
Leaving for Egypt
Cairo Citadel :
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Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah from152 $Book
Novotel Cairo El Borg from85 $Book
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Private Tour: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
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Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara
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Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo
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Cairo Citadel
Cairo Citadel : Michelin's recommendations
Perched up on a rocky spur, the Citadel (12C) dominates Cairo. From the Ayyubid Dynasty, founded by Saladin, to the Mamluk Dynasty, it was the residence of the governors of Egypt, who had increasingly grandiose palaces built. Its current incarnation is down to Mohammed Ali, who had part of the wall rebuilt, demolished the palaces of his predecessors and built civil buildings (today headquarters of various museums), as well as building the eponymous mosque whose minarets dominate the skyline.
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13 OPSU Student Athletes Honored
By Scott Puryear of OPSU Sports on 4/16/08
Goodwell, Okla. -- Each year, the head coaches of the different Oklahoma Panhandle State University athletic teams honor a young man or woman from each squad as the Student-Athlete of the Year. 13 student-athletes are so honored and the awards are based upon a combination of leadership, citizenship, athletic performance, and academic excellence. Those honored this year are:
QUINTON JONES (Football) - Jones is a fine citizen and a dedicated lineman who has emerged as a true leader on the Aggie football team. He also works hard in the classroom and his work habits carry over into his football activity as he sets an example for the rest of the players to follow. Jones is a sophomore from Seiling, Oklahoma majoring in Nursing.
STEPHEN CLARK (Men's Cross Country) - Clark is a hard working international student who consistently performed well for the cross country team and is always in excellent physical condition. Clark displays that same work ethic in the classroom and is a very good example of what an OPSU Student-Athlete stands for. Clark is a senior from Ulverston, England majoring in Animal Science.
TRELL ETBAUER (Men's Rodeo) - Last year's OPSU Overall Male Student Athlete of the Year, Etbauer has established himself as one of the finest college rodeo competitors in the country. He strongly demonstrates his citizenship, overall work ethic, and leadership in both rodeo and as a student, and will be key to a run at another national title. Etbauer is a senior who hails from Goodwell, Oklahoma and he is finishing his degree in Industrial Technology.
MARQUES LOFTIS (Men's Basketball) - He is a soft spoken young man who did whatever he was asked to do as a member of the Aggie basketball team. A fine citizen, Loftis goes about his business quietly and has dedicated himself to getting the job done. He will be back in uniform next season and continuing to work hard. Loftis, a junior, comes from Amarillo, Texas and is majoring in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.
ROBERT HAMILTON (Men's Golf) - One of the most well liked students on the OPSU campus, Hamilton is another international student who has been performing with distinction in his athletic event as well as in the classroom. He is a leader by nature and has pushed himself in both the classroom as well as on the golf course. Hamilton, a junior, is from Canberra, Australia and he is majoring in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.
KYLE CREMERS (Baseball) - The best pitcher on the OPSU baseball team over the last two years, Cremers is a fierce competitor with a very good work ethic both on and off the field. He is also a leader by example because of that strong work ethic. Cremers comes from Ponca City, Oklahoma and is majoring in Industrial Technology. He is a senior.
JONI BOLEN (Women's Cross Country) - Bolen is a very hard worker in the classroom, on the cross country team, and in her duties as a student trainer for the OPSU athletic teams. She is also known as one of the friendliest people on the school campus. Bolen is majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. She is a senior from Sharon Springs, Kansas.
JORDAN MUNCY (Women's Rodeo) - A dedicated and well liked student athlete, Muncy has displayed work and leadership skills as an underclassman that will lead her to continuing success as both a rodeo performer and student. She is an integral part of the rodeo team that should make a big run this season. Just a freshman, Muncy is a native of Corona, New Mexico and is pursuing a major in Equine Science.
CONNIE MAAS (Women's Basketball) - One of the few OPSU athletes in recent years to have been a top performer in two sports (basketball and softball). Maas is also a dedicated and determined person who has also been honored as an Academic All-American for success in her coursework. She is a leader on the court, the field and in the classroom. Mass is a senior majoring in biology. She comes from Sabetha, Kansas.
KRYSTAL COMEAUX (Softball) - Comeaux is a four-year starter for the Lady Aggies and an excellent athlete and exceptional student. An Academic All-American, she is a fine role model for the younger players with her solid work ethic (both in the classroom and on the field). Comeaux, a senior from Bay City, Texas, is majoring in Mathematics.
ALISA BYERS (Women's Golf) - Byers is consistently one of the lowest scorers on the Lady Aggie golf team and one of the most popular student athletes around the campus. She is also a very hard worker in the classroom. Byers is majoring in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and comes from Guymon, Oklahoma.
KATHRYN SHEPHERD (Cheer Team) - Shepherd is involved in her community as a volunteer firefighter and is the leader of the Cheer Team both by example and as captain. She is an exceptional athlete, a top student, and a fine example of what an OPSU Student Athlete is all about. Shepherd is a sophomore majoring in Chemistry who comes from Choctaw, Oklahoma.
STORMY SMITH (Volleyball) - Smith is an on-court leader for the Lady Aggie volleyball team. She is also a very well liked person around the campus and a hard worker – both on the court and in the classroom. Smith is a junior majoring in Business who comes from Paris, Texas.

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Winter is a very romantic time of year to snuggle up to the one you love and even marry them. But what happens if your dream of a beautiful wedding turns to a white wedding and is threatened by an incoming winter snowstorm?
Often we fear planning an outdoor wedding simply because of the threat of inclement weather. However, planning a in-door winter wedding opens up new questions regarding what to do if it snows on your wedding day. Just like planning an outdoor wedding, a winter wedding requires a back-up plan.
First, go into the planning phase knowing up front that the possibility that it can happen to you is very real. This will save you from upset and allow you to reorganize plans effectively if indeed Mother Nature takes action on your wedding day.
It is suggested to have a phone tree so that in the event of inclement weather or change in plans, guest can be readily contacted. Break your list up into sections of the alphabet and assign a specific number of guest to your wedding party to contact on your behalf. As soon as it is suggested that the threat of an incoming snowstorm is evident it is best to start communicating with your key players such as the church, banquet hall, and caterer. Discuss thoroughly your options in regards to delay, rescheduling to the next day, or the following weekend.
Often, brides feel that inclement weather is a total nightmare. However, the nightmare actually happens when emotions take precedence over good judgment and the safety of all parties involved is jeopardized. If it is evident that your wedding day is going to be a state of emergency it is best to let go as early as possible and make alternate plans for a smooth transition. If you decide to plow forward, here are some enlightening considerations that will allow you to redirect your emotions into a much more positive direction. Expect the possibility of key wedding players and event specialist being unable to comply with your decision. Most, are protected by the, "Act of God Clause", in thier professional contracts. Finding key replacements such as a Minister to marry you, in the middle of a storm, is extremely difficult. Expect guest delays at airports and the inability to reach your location do to the weather and road conditions, thus affecting your guest count. It is sad to see a beautifully decorated ballroom with one-hundred place settings and only twenty guest in attendance. Once the caterer has executed the commencement of an event, the investment is exhausted and there are no refunds to consider. Most catering facilities start preparing an event three to four hours prior to your arrival. Most importantly, consider the unfortunate possibility of injury to yourself or one of your guest in an attempt to honor your invitation and decision to move forward regardless of such weather conditions.
The key to planning any successful wedding is to always have a solid back-up plan. Thinking, "It will not happen to me", is not going to comfort you if you find yourself in this situation. If you know the date of your wedding is a high-risk date, discuss the secondary plans with all wedding specialists and have a plan on standby. Having a good plan to execute will prepare you mentally if indeed you are facing the inevitable and will insure a stress-free transition in the event you must call for activation. Most importantly, the safety of your guest and the insurance that you will marry the love of your life under happy conditions are the most important ingredients of any wedding day.


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Cold feet in match between Rome and Lefebvrists
Cold feet, of course, are fairly common before any wedding. It's thus probably no surprise that as Rome and the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, popularly known as the "Lefebvrists," prepare to walk down the aisle, important voices on both sides of the match are having some second thoughts.
Leaked correspondence shows that three of the four bishops of the society are strongly opposed to a deal, while the top French traditionalist has denounced the "plague" of the Second Vatican Council. The society's superior has openly admitted a split may be in the works.
Meanwhile in Rome, even some of the pope's best friends are voicing concern that a deal should not signal a retreat from Vatican II.
Sources say that an offer for reunion could be made by the end of May, along the lines of a "personal prelature", a non-territorial diocese status currently held by Opus Dei. In mid-April, the superior of the Society of St. Pius X, Swiss Bishop Bernard Fellay, approved a "doctrinal preamble" laid out by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Though long opposed to Vatican II's teachings on liturgy, religious freedom and ecumenism and inter-faith dialogue, the society did not split from Rome until 1988, when the late French Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre ordained four bishops in defiance of Pope John Paul II.
While a deal to heal that breach seems imminent, there's trepidation within the society. [more]
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You've never had a cherry pie this good—an incredible sour cherry filling, a light and flaky crust, and vanilla ice cream to top it all off. If you can't find sour cherries, use sweet cherries and a little extra lemon juice instead.
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This is a fantastic pie. I made it yesterday for July 4th with cherries picked from my tree and shared it with a group of people who swooned at the deliciousness of it. One friend compared it to her grandmother's perfect cherry pie. I didn't change a thing and have already saved it to my recipe box.
What a beautiful pie! This was my first time making cherry pie and I was amazed at the result. Living in England, we don't get the variety of cherries available in the USA so I had to make do with the red sweet cherries available. I did find the filling a little bit runny, but I'd rather have it like that than with too much cornflour. I also used about 6 cups of cherries instead of 5, and only added a little more cornflour so perhaps that's why. I also cut out 1/3 of the sugar and definitely found the pie sweet enough. The pastry was delicious and flaky- though I did have to add quite a bit more water to get it to stick together. The end result was seriously gorgeous and I can't wait to make it again.
This pie was pretty good, but though I used sour cherries, I found it a bit sweeter than I prefer, and would decrease the sugar to about 3/4 of a cup the next time I make it. Before putting it in the oven, it looked like there was not enough filling (the lattice top sagged down to rest on the cherries), but it seems to have expanded a bit in the oven and was a fine amount of filling for my pie pan, which is 9 inches from one inside rim to another at the top, but perhaps a bit deeper than others. I did use a different crust recipe, but I followed the filling recipe exactly.
First time making a cherry pie-- forgot to buy a lemon so substituted a syrupy aged balsamic vinegar and used almond instead of vanilla extract--truly it was great. One critic suggested cutting the cherries in half next time, which is an option. Another nice thing about this recipe is that the pie is not too runny--it plates nicely. So if you want to be a hero go ahead and bake this summer treat and don't forget the vanilla ice cream.
This is the pie that has made me famous for cherry pie. I have made it so many time the page is almost unreadable. I can re-print it, but i love the mag page. The pie is sweet/sour and simply delicious. I use a deep dish tart pan with a removable bottom, so it cuts perfectly and is beautiful.
Fantastic cherry pie!!! Make this today! I had a 3 pound bag of frozen tart cherries. Increased everything proportionally and simmered on the stove for about 20 minutes to get the cornstarch going. It has a really nice consistency (not runny) and is really delicious.
Great pie! made it to take sailing, great for the end of a "hard" day. Omitted the lemon juice, as I didn't have any and the sour cherries were sour enough. Could have used maybe another 1/2 tbs corn starch, but it really was great. used homemade crust. Will definitely make again.


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The continuous media whirlwind that is New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees made a stop at Comedy Central last night and joined Stephen Colbert on the Colbert Report.
He 'owned the room' as you may have seen. The Who Dat Nation was in full throat in the studio audience.
Brees gave the quarterback perspective on the approaching game, while Colbert practiced announcing he was going to Disney World.
Colbert also told Brees to 'grow a pair' and make a prediction. Brees artfully dodged the question.
Funny stuff. Have a look.


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Madinah Friday Khutbah by Sheikh Bduair on Friday 04 Feb 2011.
He who has no one has Allah By Navaid Aziz
I want to dedicate it to every individual who is struggling with life and doesn't know what to do. I want to dedicate it to every individual who may have been abandoned by a father. I want to dedicate it to every individual who may have a love that was not reciprocated. I want to dedicate it to every individual who lost someone to death and found their own selves lost. I want to dedicate to everyone that just wants to be reminded. I want to dedicate this lecture to you.
Sh. Navaid Aziz is one of the latest additions to AlMaghrib's instructor line-up. Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, he obtained a degree in Economics and Social Science. There after he went to the Islamic University of Madinah where he spent three years attaining an associates degree in Arabic before attaining his Bachelor's Degree in Shari'ah. Sh. Navaid serves the community as a marriage and youth counselor. His most recent project, can be found at My Spiritual Fix. Also, connect with him on Facebook.
In this Khutbah Imam Zia discussed how to effectively utilise our youth to prepare the future of Ummah.
In the historical context he reminded us of:
The take away message:
The understanding from this Khutbah is that we also have youth amongst are growing up wasting their time doing what ever they do, watching movies and browsing the internet. Those same energies that they have, they can be harness for the future of Islam. If we use them, utilise them and bring them into use and we harness this energies they can beneficial for Islam. They can be beneficial for future of Islam in this country. But if we let them go then these youths are going wasting their time, and that energy that they could be using for the promotion of Islam. That energy is going to be used for other wasteful activities in committing sins and basically disobeying Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala.
The main thing is we have to make sure we utilise our youths.
And how to do that:
- Volunteers in the Mosques
- Youth with Leadership quality to take lead programme involving the youths.
Once they start taking part and make mosques their second homes, then we'll find these energies are put into correct use, InshaAllah.
by Imâm al-Madîna al-Munawarrah 'Abdul Muhsin Ibn Muhammad al-Qâsim
All praise is due to Allaah. We thank Him, we seek for His help and forgiveness. We also seek His refuge against the evils of our souls and that of our deeds. Whoever Allaah guides, nobody can mislead him, and whoever He misleads will never have no guide. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allaah and that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger. May He bestow Peace and blessing upon this noble Prophet, his family and companions.
Fellow Muslims! Fear Allaah as He should be feared for, the fear of Allaah is the best treasure for you.
Dear Muslims! Months, days and years are made to determine lifespan and to afford people the oppurtunity to perform good deeds. Further, death do patrol day and night to take the souls of those whose time is due and you shall be addressed on the Day of Ressurection on account of your deeds. It is then that your Lord will say:
"These are only your deeds that has been recorded for you and for which I am going to reward you. So, whoever gets a good reward should be thankful to Allaah and whoever gets otherwise should only blame himself."
Dear brothers! Your month of Ramadan has now gone with your deeds. Let those who have committed wrong among you quickly repent and mend their ways before Door of Repentance is closed and let those who have done good continue on the same for, the best of all acts of obedience are the the ones followed up with its like. Be concerned more over the acceptance of your deeds than over the deeds itself for, Allaah does not accept deeds except from the pious ones. Also, beware of following up good deeds with bad ones because, if we say that good deeds eradicate bad ones, it is also not impossible that bad deeds destroy good ones.
Brothers in faith! You were – during the just concluded month of righteous – fasting in the day, praying in the night and doing different kinds of sacrificial acts in oder to get reward and to be saved from the Fire. With the depature of this month, a stage of our live has passed. Such is how we pass days of this life in stages on our way to the everlasting abode. Indeed, continuation of good deeds at all time is character of righteous people for, acts of obedience do not have a specific time; it is rather Allaah's unconditional right upon His servants as long as they are alive. Though, month of Ramadaan is an opportunity for the faithfuls to race with one another towards good deeds and an opportunity to direct one's soul towards meritorious acts and keep it from vices; yet, it is quite incumbent on Muslims to remain on the path of righteousness even after Ramadaan. Worshipping Allaah should not be restricted to Ramadaan alone for, there is no end to Muslim's worship except when he dies. What evil people those who worship only time and do not know Allaah except in Ramadaan!
Dear Muslims! Certainly, the acceptance and rejection of deeds in this month have signs. Among the signs of acceptance of good deed is when it is followed up by good deeds and it is among the signs of rejection to follow up one's good deeds with evil ones. Therefore, follow up the good deeds with its like, it will be a sign of acceptance of that good deed and follow up your evil deeds with good ones, that will indicate that those evil deeds have been overlooked. Allaah says:
"Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds (i.e. small sins). That is a reminder (an advice) for the mindful (those who accept advice)." (Hood 11:114)
The Prophet saws also said:
"Fear Allaah wherever you are, follow up the evil deed with good one it will remove it and relate with people with good conduct." (Reported by At-Tirmidhee)
Let those who are determined to go back to sins after Ramadaan know that Allaah is always pleased with those who obey Him regardless of the month the obedience takes place and is angry with those who disobey Him irrespective of the month the disobedience takes place. The essence of posperity lies in long life and good deeds and a person's continuation of good deeds without restricting it to a certain period, particular month or special place is a sign of one's righteousness and acceptance of his good deeds.
Fellow Muslims! Though Ramadaan season is now gone, yet, fasting is still recommended in other months. The Messenger of Allaah saws has recommended fasting on Mondays and Thursdays. He said:
"Deeds are presented to Allaah on Mondays and Thursdays and I would like that my deeds be presented while I am fasting."
It is also reported that he admonished Aboo Hurayrah ra thus:
"Fasting for three days in every month is (equal to) fasting forever." (Reported by Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim).
He also said:
Whoever fasts in the month of Ramadaan and then follows it with six days fasting in Shawwaal has done as if he has fast for live." (Reported by Muslim)
Though, night prayer during Ramadaan might have gone; yet, the night prayers throughout the year is also recommended. It has been authentically reported from the Prophet saws that
"Allaah use to descend to the nearest heaven to this world when it is the last third of the night and say: 'Who is going to call Me that I may answer him? Who is going to ask from Me that I may give to him? Who is going to seek for my Forgiveness that I may forgive him?"
Therefore, the most pleasing to Allaah of all acts are the ones that are continuously done.
Fellow Muslims! While there are a set of youths who during the noble month of Ramadan were busy passing their time in lustful things, sins and acts of obedience, there are others who were busy doing deeds of righteousness such as I'tikaaf in the Houses of Allaah severing all ties with fellow creatures and meditating with the Creator. They gave obedience of their Lord preference over their own desires. You would see them bowing, prostrating and reciting the Glorious Qur'aan. Such youths are the hope and pride of this Ummah.
Dear Muslims! Fear Alllaah for fear of Allaah is the head of all matters. Obey Allaah and keep away from His restrictions, you will achieve His pleasure and be saved from His torment. Do not go back to sins and disobedience so as not to be entitled to His punishment.
Dear brothers, thank your Lord for making you complete the fasting of this month. Enjoy your Eid by remaining consistent on the those good deeds and keep away from undesirable things that are capable of removing Allaah's favors from you. One of our righteous predecessors said:
"Each day in which no act of disobedience to Allaah is committed is Eid and each day a believer spent in acts of obedience to his Lord is Eid"


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I used a rotisserie chicken and steamed my broccoli so it was pretty fast. Its a great way to use up your home grown tomatoes. I would consider adding some grilled yellow onion but just fantastic as described. I added a little less pepper.
Chicken, Charred Tomato & Broccoli Salad
From EatingWell: June/July 2006
This simple but substantial main-course salad gets its goodness from smoky skillet-blackened tomatoes and a dressing prepared right in the pan—maximizing all the flavor from the tomatoes.
10 Reviews for Chicken, Charred Tomato & Broccoli Salad
I used a rotisserie chicken and steamed my broccoli so it was pretty fast. Its a great way to use up your home grown tomatoes. I would consider adding some grilled yellow onion but just fantastic as described. I added a little less pepper.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this recipe. I have made it 3x now, and learned a few helpful things along the way:
1. Use a rotisserie chicken; no clean up and you have chicken left over for salads or other meals afterward
2. DON'T use a non-stick pan for the tomatoes. I tried this the 2nd time b/c the stainless steel pan was so hard to clean the 1st time, but you don't get all of the good charred bits when using non-stick, and the tomatoes simply don't "char" well.
3. Steam the broccoli so it's slightly more firm than you would like it. It will continue to soften as it sits to cool, but if it's too soft, it gets mushy and falls apart when you stir the dish up.
This dish is packed with flavor, and so yummy and fresh tasting. And you can't beat a 3-ingredient recipe (assuming you have the lemons, chili powder and olive oil, which to us are staples). This is staying in my pile of favorites!!
I used pre-roasted chicken from the supermarket, which I shredded into a bowl. I sauteed the broccoli with a bit of olive oil in a deep skillet until slightly charred and added a package of grape tomatoes until the skins split. Dumped the veg into a bowl with the shredded chicken and used the same skillet to make the dressing. Another night we added some store bought cheese tortellini, which we cooked and added to the salad for carbs and it was excellent.
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I have made this numerous
I have made this numerous times and find that roasting the broccoli, tomatoes, and an onion cut into wedges on a baking sheet until charred works really well, too.
I wasn't too crazy about the recipe. I made it, but the flavors didn't blend well enough for me.


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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Our Sunday drive
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
My God moment...
I thought I'd have a nice, peaceful week, after getting rid of the kids for the week. I've come to accept our horse show break. I don't really like it, but there's nothing I can do about it, so I just have to suck it up. (We start school at the begining of August, go for 2 1/2 weeks and then get out for 11 days thru Labor Day weekend for our local horse how.) It really stinks because you just get back into a routine and then they're out again. Oh well. This year the kids went to visit their uncle and hang out at the lake.
Boy, I got way off track! :) After dropping them off, I realized I was missing some money ($100) from my pocket. Then figured it was just on my nightstand (or the bookshelf where my receipts from the night before were) and I would get it when I got home. But once I got home and could not find it, I realized I must have lost it. Then honey comes home and says someone was in the house while I was gone and while I would hope it wouldn't ever happen, the opportunity "to snag" it was there and it could of happened. I was beyond upset. Upset at myself for either 1) losing it or 2) leaving it out and giving someone the chance to snag it. I called the one store that I stopped at and asked if someone had turned it in. (Really, what are the odds?!) Of course their answer was no, but they took my name and number "just in case." I slept on it and was still upset the next day. So, I went to church and prayed on it. Prayed for forgiveness for myself for losing it and praying for the person that could have taken it.
I decided to leave it in God's hands and what will be, will be. We had a nice Sunday. The weather was beautiful and we took a nice drive. I had heard of this church on a hill somewhere near here, so we went in search of it. (I'll post those pictures tomorrow.) Later in the day, we took a walk around town and the lighting was beautiful. So since Sunday nights are dead in town, I drove back down to take a picture. And right where I parked, I noticed a $1 bill. It was pretty beat up, but I had to laugh. And then I looked over a few feet and saw a crisp $5! (There is no one around that it would belong too. I am the only one around.) God's sense of humor! Was this the "change" left from the $100 that "might have" been snagged from me or just God's sense of humor? I laughed about it because I still didn't want to believe someone would have taken it. (And I would never know because I would never confront the person.) Fast forward to this morning...Tuesday...I'm doing some work and the phone rings. Caller I.D. identifies the caller as Kroger...the grocery store I could have lost it at. Answering the phone, I am told that they found my $100! So maybe the $6 was "interest" while God "borrowed" my $100 for a few days? I don't know, but I couldn't have made up that ending for anything!
UPDATE: It was a couple weeks before we were back in church due to some traveling, but I gave God back his $6! :)
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
Just a quick snapshot of the birthday girl. It was
a ho hum picture, until I turned it black and white...
wowza...I love how it turned out! Such emotion in her
Labels: black and white, kentucky, portrait
Friday, August 26, 2011
Anniversary #16
Happy Anniversary to the love of my life. It's been
a rough year, but we are surviving it. We should of known
when we got married with a hurricane swirling off the
island, that God was going to keep us on our toes! For as
tough as some days are, the good days way outnumber the
bad ones! And on that day 26 years ago when I first met
you in the church basement, I knew, God gave me you! ♥
Labels: anniversary, family, life, love
Thursday, August 25, 2011
A fish tale...
We spent a few days visiting long distance family
at the lake, before school started. Interesting
visit! Our last day and I had planned on leaving
early, so that we could get home and go "meet the
teachers" before school started Monday. Both kids said
it was ok, they wanted to stay longer. Maison knew who
his teacher was anyway, so it was only Hunter that didn't
know. He's so laid back, that he said he'd just see her
Monday. Alrighty then.
So Hunter went down to the lake to fish. And fish, and
fish...he was down there 3 hours! And from 10am-1pm at
that. And as most people (fishermen) know, that's not
a very active fish time. But his patience won out as I
saw him hoist this fish onto the dock...and it looked
like a good size from the distance I was at. He ran and
got the big cooler sitting down there, chucked the fish
in and then ran back/forth and filled it with water. All
we could do is laugh and watch in amazement! UNTIL...he
tried carting it up the hill! And such a steep hill it is!
So his brother went to help him...it was on wheels at least.
They finally got it up on the deck and you could see how
proud he was of that cat! He said it broke his line 3 times!
I asked him how he caught it though...(typically one of us
has to tie the hook knots)...he says "Momma, I tied a MONSTER
knot!" And there you have it! "And once I had him hooked the
last time, I just started pulling the line in by hand!" That
kid just amazes me! He was not letting it get away again!
So he says he's taking it home...I said I didn't think so.
So his uncle says "Do you want to see how to clean it?" Well
of course he does. Yay for me. He says he's going to take
it home and eat it...I said "No, just leave it here for your
uncle to eat, because I don't even know how to cook it." (I'm
not a big catfish eater...I've had bad/muddy tasting catfish
and can live without it. So he gets instructions on how to
cook it from his Nanny and runs into the house and says...
"Uncle Brett, I'm taking the fish home to eat it, YOU can go
catch your own!" Hahaha...Priceless! So we took it home and
he floured it, added salt/pepper and fried it up.
And would you know, it was the best catfish I have ever had!
Good job Bubba, good job!
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
More flowers
I miss having lots of flowers growing around
the house. It's just not something I could get into
this year. But I have enjoyed going on walks with
the kids and we always walk by a house that has
lots of them growing along their fence line. So I
went and took a bunch the other day. So pretty!
I really need to go back later in the afternoon,
because these were taken right at midday and the sun
is so much brighter and the shadows more harsh.
These last 2 were was taken when it was a hair too
dark. There's more "noise" and the image is "softer"...
and I know to most people they look fine, but I'm just
too darn picky! ;)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
A Memory
8 years ago this month, the week we were moving to TN,
we lost a dear friend/neighbor to a terrible disease. He
had these flowers growing in his yard and he HATED them!
Every spring they would pop up and he'd dig his yard up,
trying to get rid of them. And every August, they would
return, almost as if to say "nana, nana, boo boo, you
can't get rid of us"...so after we moved here, I saw
them pop up and it was a great memory. Several years
later when I noticed them again, I found out they were
called Resurrection Lilies...and boy did I laugh. For
as much as he tried digging them up, God always prevailed!
What a lesson...and he's up in heaven just having a fit,
because they're blooming again! Thanks for the memories
Monday, August 22, 2011
2 posts in 1 day
I haven't posted much in the last 2 weeks because
I've been fighting a computer problem that's been
crashing this site. I narrowed it down to my Adobe
flash player and when you disable that, most things
don't work. And even now as I type this, my print is
about double it's size and I have no idea why. I have
adjusted the type and also the zoom. I won't complain
though because I HAVE FIXED (knock wood) my flash
problem and everything seems to be working right...
except the type problem, but I can live with that for
now as long as everything else is working.
A crazy looking flower for a crazy 2 weeks!
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Sunday Drive
We took a short drive last night as the sun
was setting. The air was out at home and it was
a nice reprieve, even if it was a warm breeze.
Same cloud, but several minutes later and several
miles closer. Amazing how quickly it changes!
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Beautiful Eyes | I ♥ Faces
I don't enter too many challenges, but I will have
to say, my boys have some beautiful eyes. And yes, I
will take some credit for those! So, go check out the
I ♥ Faces challenge this week to see all the
beautiful submissions. And don't forget to give
them some love on their sites!
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Adam-Senior 2012
Adam's senior pictures were taken on one of the
hottest days of the year...or at least it felt that
way. He suffered thru it (how many guys LIKE getting
their pictures taken?) and remained in good spirits.
Hope they like what we came away with! ;)
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When a person passes away, his property is generally placed into an estate and goes through probate. Probate is a process in which a court assesses the validity of a will, appoints someone to oversee the management of the estate, ensures the deceased person's debts are paid, and makes sure all remaining estate property goes to the proper beneficiaries of the deceased. Part of that process may require the sale of assets that are in the probate estate.
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Why Have a Sale
There are several reasons why a probate sale may be appropriate. If the deceased left a lot of debt, the estate may lack the cash to settle those obligations. As a result, the executor may have to sell property to obtain the necessary cash. In addition, the deceased's beneficiaries may prefer the property is sold instead of receiving the actual asset. Or, the deceased's will may require the property to be sold. Finally, if the deceased left no will, the probate court may require the estate administrator to sell the property in order to make distribution of the assets easier.
What Can Be Sold
What probate assets can be sold is an important question when the estate has a lot of debt and a will gives specific assets to named beneficiaries. While state law generally determines which assets should be sold first to settle debts, generally the last group of assets that can be sold are any specific gifts made to specific people, for example, a decedent's engagement ring left to her daughter. The second to last group of assets that can be sold are gifts paid from a specific source, such as if the decedent left an heir $50,000 from a named bank account. Any gift that is generally described and does not come from a specific source, such as $100,000 to an heir, is the next asset type used to settle debts. All other assets, which are those that are not specifically referenced in the will, should be sold first to settle any debts.
Sale Process
To initiate a probate sale, generally the administrator of the estate has to petition the probate court for permission. The administrator must present the court with an inventory of the estate's assets, along with the appraised value of each asset. If the court agrees that the sale is necessary, the court will allow the administrator to start the sale process. Once an offer is received, the sale is conditioned on the approval of the probate court. Prior to the hearing regarding the offer, the administrator generally must publish an ad, stating what is being sold, when the hearing is being held and the value of the current offer. Disclosure of real estate property includes the property's condition, any entailed encumbrances, appraisal, price, interest rate and tax certification, among other requirements. Other prospective buyers can attend the hearing, bid on the property or challenge the sale in court. The court will approve the sale of the property to the highest bidder.
Downside of Probate Sales
For the administrator and estate, executing a probate sale can be expensive and time consuming, and beneficiaries could be dissatisfied with the result of the sale, leaving the administrator open to a lawsuit. For the buyer, a probate sale offers an opportunity to get a good asset for a low price.
References & Resources
- Peggy A. Pratscher, LTD.: Probate
- eHouseOffers: 5 Issues for Executors When Selling a House
- FoxBusiness: What is Probate Sale and Why Would You Want to Buy it?
- The Zucker Law Firm PLLC: Abatmenent 101: Which Beneficiary Bear the Brunt of a Reduced Gift
- Bob Blumberg: How is a Probate ("Estate") Sale Different?
- eHouseOffers: How to Sell a Home During Probate
Photo Credits
- PhotoObjects.net/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images


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This is a book dedicated to the pit bull. The much misunderstood breed, who just wants love, and some kisses too. This book is a collaboration formed across oceans between two girls who have never personally met, but have a great passion for dogs. One from West Virginia, USA, the other from Lodz , Poland, they add beautiful watercolor paintings and thoughtful poems , spoken from a dog's point of view.
Thank you all for giving us this opportunity.
I'm just a girl who has a dog's voice in her ear.
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Good news for Columbus Spider-Man fans: Yesterday, Sony Pictures announced the name of the new actor hired to play Peter Parker in Spider-Man 4. Andrew Garfield will be swinging into movie theaters in 2012 wearing Spider-Man's patented blue and red tights.
From Sony's press release:
After a comprehensive worldwide casting search, Andrew Garfield has been chosen to portray Peter Parker when Spider-Man swings back onto the screen in 3D on July 3, 2012. The new film will begin production in early December directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. Laura Ziskin and Avi Arad will produce the film from Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios.
Garfield, a 27-year-old Brit, is a comparatively unknown actor in the United States. But he has made quite a name for himself in British stage productions, winning several various "newcomer" awards in the process. American audiences may recognize him most from roles in The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, the late Heath Ledger's last picture, and Lions and Lambs, directed by and starring opposite Robert Redford. Garfield will also co-star opposite Keira Knightley in The Social Network later this year.
Spider-Man 4 (it is unknown whether this is the final title) joins a packed movie release schedule for Marvel. Next year alone will see the premiere of Thor in May, X-Men: First Class in June and Captain America: First Avenger in July, with several other projects in the pipeline for 2012 and beyond.


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Revisiting Alien
by Matt Sills
Like most of the geeks I know, I've been looking forward to "Prometheus" since I first heard that Ridley Scott was creating what has been classified as an "Alien" prequel. I happen to believe that "Alien" and its sequel, "Aliens", are two of the best sci-fi films ever not named "Star Wars". While I've watched "Aliens" many times since its release, I realized that it had been years since I had seen the original. I remembered bits and pieces, but I couldn't really remember details, and if I was going to go into "Prometheus", a film which Scott described as sharing "strands of 'Alien's' DNA", I needed to revisit the original movie. For my filmic journey, I decided to bring along my girlfriend, though it was hard not to when she's the one with the awesome Blu-Ray player and plasma TV. From here on out, she will be referred to as The Girl, partly because she's a private person, but mostly because even she's embarrassed by the fact that "Alien" is completely antithetical to her favorite movie of all time, "Bring It On". Sometimes, even I wonder why I date her. It took a little coaxing to get her to agree to watch "Alien". She doesn't like horror films, doesn't really like science fiction, and was completely put off by there not being any battling teams of cheerleaders in this movie. Luckily, I know her weakness, so I went to the market, got a bag of cheddar bacon popcorn, and she stopped protesting.
I made sure the apartment was set up for optimal scariness. I turned off most of the lights, though The Girl made me leave one on in the kitchen so we would be able to see the alien just in case he decided to attack us while we were watching his movie. Normally, I'd put our cats in the bedroom so they didn't bug us, but I decided to leave them out, hoping sadistically that they would jump on The Girl at a particularly tense moment and scare the crap out of her. SPOILER ALERT: They just laid there like they normally do. I turned off both of our cell phones, because I didn't want one of them going off at a particularly tense moment and scaring the crap out of me. I sat down on the couch, pressed play, and the movie started.
After an incredibly creepy title sequence where the word "Alien" slowly builds across the top of the screen, we're presented with what might be the most unusual looking space ship in movie history, the Nostromo. Mind you, it's a mining ship, but it's huge, looking more like a castle than a spacecraft, and I'm reminded of what made this movie so different when it was first released with the tag line, "In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream." The design of the Nostromo's interior and exterior are on purpose. This is a haunted house movie, a horror film that just happens to take place in space.
The crew of the ship, on their way back to Earth, are awoken from deep sleep by Nostromo's computer, which has intercepted a distress signal. The crew set down on a toxic planet, where they encounter an alien ship, and a fossilized alien pilot whose ribcage is inexplicably blown outwards. They soon discover a room filled with what look like hundreds of eggs, and it not long before one of those eggs has hatched, and the creepy scorpion like alien inside has attached itself to John Hurt's face.
You remember what happens next. They take Hurt's character back to the ship, the face sucker comes off on its own, and one of the most famous scenes in movie history takes place. Maybe I'm spoiled by modern technology, or I've just seen "Spaceballs" too many times, but what I remember being incredibly gross and scary was actually pretty cheesy and funny. I was half expecting the alien to start singing. The Girl was just as unimpressed. She asked me when The Predator is going to show up. I told her that's a different movie, then proceeded to answer the question a couple more times during the movie before I realized she was messing with me.
The rest of the movie was much simpler than I remembered it. Small alien grows into giant alien, and picks off the crew members one by one until only one lives, the bad ass Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver. Ripley destroys the Nostromo, but has little time to relax when she finds the alien has hitched a ride on the escape pod she's flying. It takes blowing the door open and sucking the Alien out into space for Ripley to finally be safe. Like I said, horror film in space, but when I was younger, I didn't understand the subtlety of what Ridley Scott had pulled off. Only now as an adult do I understand that "Alien", above all else, is a marvel of pacing.
Ridley Scott, directing his first big movie, really knew how to ratchet up the tension. I started to get up and pace the room. I blamed it on The Girl's ancient couch and its lack of support, but really, the movie was just making me tense in the best way possible. The scene that stands out to me is when Harry Dean Stanton's Brett searches for the Alien. He walks into a room with chains dangling from the ceiling and water dripping down. He searches…then stops to dip his head in the water. It's interminable, lasting for at least a minute, and you're expecting something to jump out at you. Forgetting how this scene ended, I started concocting scenarios in my head, but nothing happened. Brett's demise is quite tame compared to a lot of the slasher pics of today, but the slow build up to it makes his death seem that much more violent.
The other thing I really paid attention to in this movie were the details about the Alien, because if "Prometheus" is a prequel of sorts, I wanted to know as much about the Alien as possible. Surprisingly, I learned very little about it, other than its life cycle, the fact that it adapts well to its environment, that it has acid for blood, and looks like a beetle, a dog and a venus fly trap were combined. In fact, it doesn't appear in the movie very much. But again, that's the brilliance of this movie. The scenes featuring the different incarnations of the Alien, whether it be the facehugger, the chestbuster, or the Alien itself killing off the crew of the Nostromo are so iconic and so well thought out that I didn't really need any more information than I got. Scott let me know everything I needed to know: the Alien is one bad killing machine, and the only way to destroy it is to blow it out into space.
The movie ended, The Girl got off the couch, and walked into the kitchen, letting out a yawn as she went. Well, I knew her feelings about the movie. Me, on the other hand, I needed to watch the "Prometheus" trailer again, to see if re-watching "Alien" would give me some insights into this new movie. Guess what? Not really. There are a couple of things in the trailer that I recognized: the alien ship and alien pilot the crew discovers, and urns that look a lot like the Alien eggs. But that's it. My journey to the far reaches of space with the crew of the Nostromo hadn't really given me any clues into what I might expect from "Prometheus", but it did reintroduce me to a movie that has been ripped off for years, but never duplicated. It still stands up as one of the scariest sci-fi films ever. If "Prometheus" is half the movie "Alien" is, I'm in for a treat, and I can't wait to see it, even if The Girl refuses to join me.


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Three Messages Deliver Challenge & Inspiration
By Michelle Keadle-Taylor
January 1, 2014
This year, the ARA 70th Annual Convention and Expo showcased three dynamic keynote speakers, from former congressman, J.D. Hayworth to best-selling author Scott Blanchard, and not forgetting Garry Ridge, the President and CEO of WD-40 Company. They touched on subjects that are important to auto recyclers, such as establishing legislative relationships, and building the best team of people you can.
"The 'Recovering' Congressman's Guide to Survival on Capitol Hill: What Real World Business Professionals Need to Know About the Fantasy World of Washington D.C."
was the aptly named session by former Congressman J.D. Hayworth. He gave recyclers an insider's view on how to best present your business and get the legislative results you want as he delivered the keynote speech on the Friday morning of the convention. Hayworth was part of the "Class of '94," which gave Republicans their first House majority in forty years. He served in the GOP Leadership during his freshman term and as a Deputy Whip for ten years. He also served three years as Chairman of the "Conservative Opportunity Society," founded by Jack Kemp and Newt Gingrich.
Hayworth's career led him to broadcasting to collaborate on the communications strategy within the House Republican Conference, which made him a frequent guest on national radio and television broadcasts during his days in Congress.
"Any legislator at any level of government has an obligation to listen to you and as their constituents they should give you their consideration," said Hayworth. "It's vitally important for you to understand that no one can convey your message, in your walk of life, the same way you do. The most important thing you need to do is to talk to your legislators, and councilmen at the town and state level."
He stressed that when it comes to public policy and the essence of staying in business, that there is value in trying to get together with other recyclers to collaborate on public policy. He also advised recyclers that when it comes to getting a better response from their visits to Congressmen, they would find the House of Representatives the most responsive since they are up for re-election every two years.
"It is vitally important that you talk face to face to your member of Congress on the Hill and at home," said Hayworth. "It's important that you go to the Hill and see how it works. When I was in Congress, if someone came all the way from home to Washington D.C., I had a rule of thumb that I'd leave a meeting to meet them and say a few words. You must remember that you are a constituent and I would heartily recommend going to D.C. with your family and seeing your elected Congressmen and holding them accountable."
And for any of you auto recyclers who have political aspirations, Hayworth encourages you to get actively involved in politics.
"I challenge some of you recyclers out there to run for office because you can bring what works in your business to Congress," said Hayworth. "Congress needs to be continually replenished with people from the real world bringing their expertise to the House of Representatives."
Helping People Win at Work
Cultivating Employee Work Passion
– Garry Ridge & Scott Blanchard respectively. These two keynote sessions gave attendees dynamic tips on how to inspire their employees and how to become a better boss. Garry Ridge, the President and CEO of world renowned company WD-40 met Ken Blanchard, presenter Scott Blanchard's father, and the management expert and co-author of the "The One Minute Manager," the management bestselling book when Ridge attended the University of San Diego almost 20 years ago.
The two became friends and co-authored "Helping People Win At Work" which explains how WD-40 used Blanchard's techniques and achieved unprecedented levels of employee engagement and commitment. In "Helping People Win at Work" Ridge shared the company philosophy that WD-40 embraces and the reasons why it has been so successful at creating a culture of honor and employee engagement.
He explained that they do not have company and employees, rather they have a tribe and tribal members. They strive to create a place where employees or tribe members feel that they belong.
"The three things that I think are necessary for any organization are people, products and passion," said Ridge. "We are responsible for creating passion in people by helping them to do meaningful work. As leaders we have no right to mess with others' lives and many leaders have been driven by hubris and greed instead of caring for their employees. Most people leave an organization because the boss hasn't treated them nicely and they haven't felt like they belonged."
Blanchard in his keynote session delved further into the importance of having motivated and happy employees and what it costs your business to invest in doing so. "Engaged employees are safer, hard-working, and treat your money like it's their own money," said Blanchard. "People don't quit companies, they quit managers."
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Housekeeping: new ways to comment on The Cork Board
It's the weekend, so that means we've been futzing around with the old blog.
While not totally obvious, we've made a pretty substantial change to the commenting system here on The Cork Board.
For those of you with a Facebook or Twitter account, you can now sign-in using your credentials from either service to leave a comment here on this blog.
Check it out, click on the 'Comments' link at the end of any post and select the service you'd like to comment through and you're all set.
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Are Germans really opposed to bailouts?
Chancellor Angela Merkel's refusal to dig deep to help indebted eurozone countries is commonly explained by two feelings attributed to German voters – an ingrained fear of inflation and a reluctance to bail out those in trouble. But polling suggests the picture is more complex.
Chapter 5. Rating World Leaders
Publics in most nations surveyed continue to express more confidence in President Barack Obama than in other key international leaders. Indeed, Obama is more popular in Europe than German Chancellor Angela Merkel, even as the German leader receives mostly positive ratings in France and Britain, as well as in her home country. Reviews of Merkel […]
Global Opinion of Obama Slips, International Policies Faulted
Global approval of President Barack Obama's international policies has declined significantly since he first took office, while overall confidence in him and attitudes toward the U.S. have slipped modestly as a consequence. In nearly all countries surveyed, there is considerable opposition to a major component of the Obama administration's anti-terrorism policy: drone strikes.
European Unity on the Rocks
In Europe, there is a crisis of confidence in the economy, in the future, in the benefits of European economic integration, in EU membership, in the euro and in the free market system. The crisis has also exposed sharp differences between some Europeans, especially the Germans and Greeks.
Chapter 4. Views of EU Countries and Leaders
The euro crisis has hit the southern European nations surveyed (Greece, Italy and Spain) much harder than the northern (Britain, France and Germany) or eastern countries, (Poland and the Czech Republic). But it is Greece's reputation, more than that of Italy and Spain, that has suffered the most in the eyes of the public. German […]
Chapter 7. Ratings of World Leaders
In most parts of the world, publics continue to express more confidence in U.S. President Barack Obama than in key European leaders tested in the survey. As in previous surveys, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is popular in European countries, but not well-known in the rest of the world. French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Russian President […]
Obama More Popular Abroad Than At Home, Global Image of U.S. Continues to Benefit
As the global economy begins to rebound from the great recession, people around the world remain deeply concerned with the way things are going in their countries. Less than a third of the publics in most nations say they are satisfied with national conditions, as overwhelming numbers say their economies are in bad shape. […]
Chapter 6. Opinions About European Leaders and Nations
Publics worldwide continue to have more confidence in U.S. President Barack Obama's ability to handle world affairs than in the abilities of key European leaders. Even German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose leadership skills are well-regarded by publics throughout much of Western Europe, does not match Obama's popularity. In contrast to Merkel, French President Nicolas Sarkozy […]
Confidence in Obama Lifts U.S. Image Around the World
The image of the United States has improved markedly in most parts of the world reflecting global confidence in Barack Obama. In many countries, opinions of the U.S. are now about as positive as they were at the beginning of the decade before George W. Bush took office.
Chapter 4. Rating European Leaders
None of the European leaders tested in this survey achieve the high levels of praise that are bestowed upon the new U.S. President Barack Obama. Even German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who receives positive marks throughout much of Western Europe, does not match Obama's high levels of support. In contrast to Merkel, French President Nicolas Sarkozy […]
Global Economic Gloom – China and India Notable Exceptions
The latest Pew Global Attitudes survey finds some encouraging signs for America's global image for the first time this decade. Although views of the United States remain negative in much of the world, favorable ratings have increased modestly since 2007 in 10 of 21 countries where comparative data are available. Many people around the world are paying close attention to the U.S. presidential election.
Chapter 5. Issues in Russia and Europe
Of the three major European leaders for whom confidence levels were investigated in 2008, Pew data show that German Chancellor Angela Merkel receives the highest praise for having good judgment in foreign affairs. The opposite is the case for Vladimir Putin: During this time of political transition from Russian president to prime minister, Putin's ratings […]
Global Unease With Major World Powers
A 47-nation survey finds global public opinion increasingly wary of the world's dominant nations and disapproving of their leaders. Anti-Americanism is extensive, as it has been for the past five years. At the same time, the image of China has slipped significantly among the publics of other major nations.
Chapter 6. Views of World Leaders and Institutions
Around the world, confidence in President Bush as a world leader continues to erode. But Russian President Vladimir Putin fares no better when it comes to international public opinion. Aside from Russia itself, where Putin is increasingly popular, there are just a handful of countries where majorities express even some confidence in the Russian leader. […]
G8 Summiteers Inspire Little Confidence Around the Globe
Leaders Earn Generally Low Marks for Dealing with World Issues
I. America's Image and U.S. Foreign Policy
With America's image declining in many parts of the world, favorability ratings for the United States continue to trail those of other major countries. In Europe, as well as predominantly Muslim countries, the U.S. is generally less popular than Germany, France, Japan, and China. However, the U.S. fares somewhat better in Asia; in fact, Indians […]


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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Pat Summitt and her son, Tyler, have formed a foundation that will fund grants in support of Alzheimer's research, treatment and education.
The pair announced the creation of The Pat Summitt Foundation at halftime of the sixth-ranked Lady Volunteers' game against No. 1 Baylor on Sunday. They're accepting donations for the foundation at www.patsummitt.org.
Summitt announced in August that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type but pledged to continue coaching and show others that they can live their lives with the disease.
The Hall of Fame coach said in a video statement shown during the game that she wants to "turn this obstacle into a stepping stone leading to a cure."


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Pasquale, 20, was a redshirt freshman wide receiver from San Clemente HS and a valued member of the Bruin scout team, who played in UCLA's season-opening win against Nevada. He was an All-County defensive back/wide receiver for the Tritons in 2011.
"This is a tragic loss," said UCLA head football coach Jim Mora. "Nick was an outstanding young man who had a positive impact on everyone who knew him. He was a great teammate who was loved and respected by his entire team. Our thoughts are with the Pasquale family."
UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero offered support to the Pasquale family and the Bruin football team.
"The UCLA family lost a wonderful young man who represented the university, his team and his family well," Guerrero said. "Our hearts go out to the Pasquale family, and we will do everything we can to assist and support them, as well as his teammates, as they go through this unthinkable tragedy."
In lieu of flowers, Pasquale can be honored with a donation to the Nick Pasquale Foundation.


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Jones AT&T Stadium (map it)
Drive of Champions
Lubbock, TX 79409
Texas Tech Red Raiders website
Year Opened: 1947
Capacity: 60,454
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Built in 1947 as Jones Stadium, and named after former Texas Tech president Clifford B. Jones and his wife Aubrey, Jones AT&T Stadium currently has a capacity of 60,454. Donations from SBC Communications (now AT&T) in 2000 led to the current name. The stadium has undergone $135MM in renovations since 2003, including new luxury boxes and club seats, new concessions and restrooms throughout the stadium, a new locker room and press box, a new high-def video board, and a brand-new sound system.
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Each area is rated from 0 to 5 stars with 5 being the best. The overall composite score is the "FANFARE Score".
There are a ton of food options at Jones AT&T Stadium, and there are even "Hungry Fan" maps around the stadium showing where each of the concession stands are located.
The main stands offer all the usual suspects, but with more variety - there are several burger options, and numerous hot dog options, including Tex-Mex, Asian, and even bacon-wrapped. You can also find pizza and chicken tenders, as well as snacks such as nachos, pretzels, popcorn, sunflower seeds, and even pickles. Satellite stands add items such as Chick-fil-A sandwiches, kettle corn, funnel cake, and cotton candy to the mix. Prices are a little higher than you might see elsewhere, ranging from $4 all the way up to $11 per item.
Drink options include Coke products (from the fountain) and bottled water. Jones AT&T Stadium is an alcohol-free facility, but you can can drink before or after the game right outside the stadium. They do let you bring in empty water bottles to fill during the game (empty to make sure you don't smuggle in clear liquor).
Jones AT&T Stadium is a great looking stadium from the outside, with beautiful brickwork, and is a ton of fun on the inside, with a great crowd, good sight lines, and lots of fun traditions.
Most of the seats are metal bleachers, but there are sections of chair backs on both the east and west sides. The student section is located in the middle of both end zones (grass in the north, bleachers in the south), and is very loud. The stadium is not actually as big as it looks, so even the highest seats are not far from the field, especially in the end zones, which don't seat that many; most of the seats are on the sidelines.
One of the highlights of the game occurs just before opening kickoff, when The Masked Rider (a caped rider on horseback, either male or female) leads the team onto the field, to the enthusiastic cheers of the home crowd. The Masked Rider will also sometimes dash across the end zone after a Raider touchdown. You will also see Raider Red, with guns up, pumping up the crowd. But the weirdest tradition at Jones AT&T Stadium is when fans throw tortillas onto the field, which I am surprised the NCAA allows. This occurs most notably during the opening kickoff, but you will see a few more airborne tortillas during subsequent kickoffs and after early Raider touchdowns (until the fans run out of ammo).
See a video of The Masked Rider here:
Texas is very hot, so your best bet is to sit on the west or south, which will get you out of the sun as quickly as possible.
Lubbock offers a number of attractions and restaurants, which you might not expect from a city in the middle of nowhere, that is a very long drive from other major cities in Texas.
There are a slew of restaurants within walking distance of the stadium, starting with Hurricane Grill & Wings, Ruby Tequila's Mexican Kitchen, and Chili's, all of which are right across the street. These tend to be very crowded, however, so you may want to walk about 5-10 blocks down University Ave, and find one of the college dive bars - Chimy's is the most popular, but Bar PM and Cricket's are also great, and these last two are much less crowded.
There is plenty to do in Lubbock if you want to stay the weekend, or even just a day, including the National Ranching Heritage Center, the Silent Wings Museum near the airport (dedicated to the hang glider pilots of WWII), and the Buddy Holly Center, statue, and West Texas Walk of Fame.
There are plenty of hotels in the area, depending on how much you want to spend and how close you want to stay - the closest ones to the stadium are Days Inns, Courtyard by Marriott, and Overton Hotel & Convention Center.
Texas Tech fans are loud, engaged, and are there in force to cheer on their team.
Jones AT&T Stadium is typically sold out or close to it, and the fans are involved throughout the game, showing their guns up, and cheering loudly on third downs and after Raider scores. Most wear red, and even in the alumni section, most fans stand throughout the game, and stay until the end, even during a loss.
Lubbock is not the easiest place to get to if you are from out of town, but if you live nearby, it isn't bad. Expect some traffic jams and a little trouble getting in and out on game days, however.
There is a smallish airport in Lubbock, and I highly recommend flying in if you can manage it, instead of driving many hours from bigger cities like Dallas or Houston.
Even many hours before the game, parking close to the stadium can be hard to find, and is expensive. You can find parking for as little as $5 if you go 15 blocks away, but much closer will cost you $20 or more.
There are entrances all over the stadium, and all are equally good. The earlier you can get there the better, so as to avoid the crowds just before kickoff.
There are plenty of bathrooms (only on the east and west sides) and concession stands (on all sides), so you shouldn't have any trouble finding them. The concourse feels a little crowded, but there are enough facilities that the lines are not too bad.
Depending on which game you pick, tickets are no more expensive here than at similarly-sized venues. While concessions and parking may be a little on the high side, the great crowd and fun amenities more than make up for it.
Tickets range from $35-$55 for certain games (think FCS opponents), and max out at $75-$95 for games against in-state conference rivals like Texas or TCU. Since there is only a $20 difference between the "best" and "worst" seats, it may be worthwhile to splurge and get the chair backs, or get closer to the field.
One point for the logo-shaped TT scoreboard in the end zone. It doesn't have a video board on it, but it is a great homage to the team.
A second point for the stadium architecture - Jones AT&T Stadium is a really impressive sight to behold, with beautiful brickwork and stunning columns.
A third point for The Masked Rider, who makes multiple appearances during the game. Many teams start their games with something spectacular such as this, but it is rare to be able to witness it multiple times.
A fourth point for the local attractions around Lubbock, such as the Ranching Center and the West Texas Walk of Fame. These types of exhibits add to the experience, and give you even more reasons to make the trip.
Jones AT&T Stadium is absolutely worth a visit if you have the chance - even a game against an FCS opponent will provide all the amenities, and provide a great experience, and Lubbock is worth visiting if you have never been to West Texas.
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Okay, that Bigham's Smokehouse is making me hungry. When I was in Lubbock for a hoops game, they had 50 mph wind. It made walking pretty tough. I would think that the winds on the plains of TX could make for some interesting kicks in football.
by CigarBoy | Nov 28, 2011 07:07 PM
Yeah the winds were gusting a good 20 to 25 mph while I was there just about every kickoff was nailed outside the endzone especially since Oklahoma State kicked off about 10 times in a 66 to 6 win.
by pderrick | Nov 29, 2011 09:33 AM
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The area around the Jones has increasingly gained a greater diversity of options. In the Big 12 it is one of the best areas around a football stadium I've attended. Lots of cheap or free parking, easy to walk to, tons of restaurants and bars within a 5 to 10 minute walk, and it has great access to major roads and highways that quickly get traffic moving when the game is over. The only downside for me is the lack of hotel options within the immediate area but most of the hotels will provide shuttles to the stadium on game day.
by Techsan | Jun 10, 2012 06:34 PM
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When most people mention the city of Lubbock, college football fans think of highly potent offenses that are known to put up big numbers. As for anyone who has visited Lubbock they can tell you about the beauty of Jones AT&T Stadium the home of the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
It's known simply as "The Jones" and the Red Raiders have called Jones AT&T Stadium home since the 1947 season. The Stadium originally held just 27,000 during its original build but after many renovations the stadium can now hold over 60,000 fans. The Red Raiders started reaching national prominence during former head coach Mike Leach's tenure reaching 9 bowl games in 10 years. The team is always dangerous due to its potent offense and always has a chance of an upset in big games.
Lubbock and Tech love their Red Raiders. Students are 100% into the game and are intimidating to visiting teams. Stadium has access to majors highways and city roads, is close to tons of restaurants and bars, and there is not a bad seat in the house.
Out in West Texas, amongst cotton fields and wind turbines sits Lubbock, Texas. The town is home of the Red Raiders of Texas Tech University and Jones AT&T Stadium. The area is famous for passionate high school football fans, but it's unlikely you'll find more passion anywhere in West Texas than Jones AT&T Stadium on a Saturday night. Texas Tech has called "The Jones" home since its construction in 1947 and the venue has undergone significant improvements since then. Originally constructed with a capacity of 27,000, Jones AT&T Stadium has undergone tremendous improvements since hosting its first game in 1947.
In 1959 the stadium capacity was increased to 41,500 and then again in 1972 to 48,000. In 2003, a new press box and club seating was added to the west side increasing capacity yet again to 52,882. After adding additional endzone seating, Jones AT&T now holds 60,454.
Though The Jones has changed over the years, fans with guns held high chanting "Wreck 'em, Tech" have remained as passionate as ever making this stadium experience one worth traveling to West Texas for.
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Many publications have rated this facility one of the loudest and most intimidating in the nation. Especially for big rivalry type games or games that have a bearing on the BIG 12 race. Excellent concessions choices as well. Area is decent but in a very urban setting. Parking can be a issue. Atmosphere is loud and the fan base is very passionate.
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