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February 24, 1999
Briefly: In its highest scoring meet of the season, the Stanford women's gymnastics team (8-2, 4-1 Pac-10) defeated #7 Arizona State (195.775-194.250) on Friday, February 19. Up next, the Cardinal, ranked ninth in the National Rankings, travels to Tucson for a meet at the University of Arizona on Friday, February 26. The meet is scheduled to begin at 7:30 (MST) pm in the 14,000-seat McKale Center.
Last Week: Stanford scored a seaon-high of 195.775 on Friday night on the way to defeating the seventh-ranked Sun Devils (194.250). Friday's high score surpassed the previous mark of 195.350, which was scored against Oregon State (Jan. 29). Stanford took the lead from the beginning, scoring 48.675, to Arizona State's 48.375, in the first rotation. The Cardinal remained ahead after each of the following rotations as a Stanford gymnast won the title on each event, including the all-around. In the vault, Jen Exaltacion came in first (9.825) and Jenny Wilson came in second (9.800) as the Cardinal scored its highest vault score (48.675) this year. Stanford took the top three spots in the uneven bars with co-captain Amy Murakami leading the way (9.900), followed by Exaltacion (9.875) and freshman Becky Meldrum (9.875). Murakami also finished first in the floor (9.925) as Stanford recorded its second highest mark of the year on that event (48.900). However, the highlight of the evening came on the balance beam, where the Cardinal also set a season-high (48.925). Exaltacion set a new school record in the beam with a near-perfect score of 9.975, surpassing the mark of 9.900, that was set by three Cardinal gymnasts in 1997. Stanford also dominated in the all-around competition as Murakami came in first (39.275), Wilson placed second (39.225) and Exaltacion finished third (38.975).
Jumping Jenny: Sophomore Jenny Wilson has continued to shine in all four events. In her last four meets, she has scored nothing lower than 9.750 on the vault, bars and floor. Against Oregon State (Jan. 29), Wilson finished first in the all-around (38.875) after winning the vault (9.800). In the Chili's Invitational (Feb. 5) three weeks ago, she was second among 18 gymnasts in the vault (9.800). Against Washington (Feb. 12), Wilson finshed in the top three in all three of those events, including a first place finish in the vault (9.825). A native of Portland, Oregon, Wilson scored career-highs in the all-around (39.225), which was good for second, and the balance beam (9.875), which was good for fourth, against Arizona State (Feb. 19).
Excellent Exaltacion: Another Stanford gymnast to look out for is Jennifer Exaltacion. On the balance beam, Exaltacion has placed first in four of the seven meets, including last week when she set a school-record of 9.975. Additionally, Exaltacion recorded a career-high in the all-around (39.075) at the Chili's Invitational (Mar. 5) and has scored nothing lower than 9.600, in any event, since the meet at Cal (Jan. 22).
Freshmen Phenom: A big question for every team going into the season is "how well will the freshmen perform?" Six meets into this season, the Stanford coaching staff has been pleasantly surprised by the performances of rookie Kristin Jensen. A native of Easton, Pa., Jensen has been one of the most consistent performers on the uneven bars. In her six meets, she has scored lower than a 9.750 on that event only once. She registered a season-high 9.925 against Oregon State (Jan. 29), which resulted in a second place finish.
Senior Leadership: As with any successful team, the role of the senior gymnasts is very important. One senior who has led the team to early season success is Amy Murakami. A native of Wayland, Massachusetts, Murakami has scored 9.700 or higher in 15 of her 19 events this year. Three weeks ago against Oregon State (Jan. 29), Murakami had no score lower than 9.750 in all three of her events. Her most impressive feat of that competition, however, was that she tied her own school record in the uneven bars (9.975). In the Chili's Invitational (Feb. 5), she finished first in the bars (9.950) and clinched the team title with a 9.875 on the floor. Two weeks ago at Washington (Feb. 12), Murakami finshed first on the bars with a mark of 9.875. Last weekend, Murakami was a three-time winner as she won the bars (9.900), floor (9.925) and all-around (39.275).
Scouting the Wildcats: Arizona enters Friday night's competition with a 6-4 record overall, 2-2 in the Pac-10, after losing to UCLA (194.275-192.575), but defeating Florida (190.475) and Cal State Fullerton (197.375) at the UCLA Invitational on Saturday, February 20. In that meet, senior Heidi Hornbeek paced the Wildcats by finishing third in all-around (38.975) and floor exercise (9.775). With an average team score of 191.517, the Wildcats are close to cracking the top 25 National Rankings. U of A Head Coach Bill Ryden is in his first year at the helm for the Wildcats after seven years as an assistant coach.
Head Coach Mark Cook: At the helm of the Cardinal program is second-year head coach Mark Cook. In just one season on The Farm, Cook has transformed Stanford into one of the best gymnastics programs in the country. Last season, he led the Cardinal to the Pac-10 Title and an individual NCAA Title, both first-time accomplishments for the program. Previously one of the top assistant coaches in the nation, Cook came to Stanford from rival UCLA where he helped build the Bruins into a national championship team. During his three-year stint in Westwood, the Bruins improved each year. After finishing fourth at nationals his first year (1995), UCLA placed second in 1996, and in 1997 he helped direct the Bruins to their first-ever NCAA tilte. The 1996 West Region Assistant Coach-of-the-Year, Cook also helped lead the team to three consecutive West Region titles and two Pac-10 Conference championships. While at UCLA, Cook's duties included scouting, recruiting, strength development, training athletes and promoting gymnastics.
(By Season Average)
1. Alabama 196.309 2. Georgia 196.157 3. *Utah 195.471 4. Louisiana State 195.160 5. Michigan 194.554 6. Penn State 194.432 7. Nebraska 193.996 8. *Arizona State 193.975 9. Stanford 193.846 10. Minnesota 193.550 11. *UCLA 193.459 12. West Virginia 193.420 13. Oklahoma 193.331 14. *Oregon State 193.210 15. Ohio State 193.082 16. Denver 193.004 17. Iowa State 192.758 18. Florida 192.700 19. Utah State 192.583 20. Central Michigan 192.438 21. *Washington 192.400 22. Brigham Young 192.388 23. Missouri 192.282 24. Maryland 192.263 25. Illinois 192.229Stanford Season Highs
* represents 1999 opponents.
Arizona State (Feb. 19)
Uneven Bars
vs. Oregon State (Jan. 29)
Balance Beam
Arizona State (Feb. 19)
Floor Exercise
vs. Oregon State (Jan. 29)
Total Score
Arizona State (Feb. 19)
Larissa Fontaine
(at California - Jan. 15)
Uneven Bars
Amy Murakami
(Oregon State - Jan. 29)
Balance Beam
Jen Exaltacion
(Arizona State - Feb. 19)
Floor Exercise
Amy Murakami
(Arizona State - Feb. 19)
Sarah Harding
(Oregon State - Jan. 22)
Jen Exaltacion
(Chili's Invitational - Feb. 5)
* - Denotes a school record
Stanford in the National Rankings
Avg. Score Nat'l. Ranking Region I Pac-10 Vault 48.300 17th 3rd 3rd Uneven Bars 48.886 4th 1st 1st Balance Beam 48.068 16th 3rd 4th Floor Exercise 48.593 11th 1st 2ndIndividuals:
Exaltacion (Beam) 9.807 18th 1st 2nd Fontaine (Vault) 9.808 15th 4th 4th Murakami (Bars) 9.865 4th 1st 1stIndividual Titles Acheived This Year
Jen Exaltacion
at UC Davis (Jan. 10)...................Beam (9.750) at California (Jan. 22).................Bars (9.80) ........................................Beam (9.875) Oregon State (Jan. 29)..................Beam (9.850) Arizona State (Feb. 19).................Vault (9.825) ........................................Beam (9.975)Katy Herbert
at UC Davis (Jan. 10)...................A-A (37.925 ........................ ..............Beam (9.750) at California (Jan. 22).................A-A (38.500)Larissa Fontaine
at UC Davis (Jan. 10)...................Vault (9.700) ........................................Bars (9.775) at California (Jan. 22).................Vault (9.925) ........................................Floor (9.750)Sarah Harding
Oregon State (Jan. 29)..................Floor (9.925)Tracy Kohl
at UC Davis (Jan. 10)...................Floor (9.775) at California (Jan. 22).................Floor (9.750)Amy Murakami
Oregon State (Jan. 29)..................Bars (9.975) ........................................Beam (9.850) UCLA & PSU (Feb. 5).....................Bars (9.950) at Washington (Feb. 12).................Bars (9.850) Arizona State (Feb. 19).................A-A (39.275) ........................................Bars (9.900) ........................................Floor (9.925)Jenny Wilson
at Utah (Jan. 15).......................Vault (9.825) Oregon State (Jan. 29)..................A-A (38.875) ........................................Vault (9.800) at Washington (Feb. 12).................Vault (9.825)

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I'm getting this error launching hostapd with minimal conf
Failed to update rate sets in kernel module
I've just installed Ubuntu-GNOME 13.04. When I was using Ubuntu 12.04 did not receive this kind of error, so I assume is not hardware problem. Do I need to add extra wifi drivers? How to?
Kernel info:
Linux 3.8.0-31-generic #46-Ubuntu SMP Tue Sep 10 19:56:49 UTC 2013 i686 athlon i686 GNU/Linux
PC: Aspire One 722.


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Vacation in Tel Aviv - The Most Original City
You've probably passed it from time to time, gone there for a restaurant, a show, or a new pub. Maybe you even live there. Tel Aviv. Now, hand on your heat, when's the last time you looked at the city with a tourist's eyes? When have you last toured the enchanting historical buildings, Ben Gurion House, the numeous museums, and other beautiful magical spots? No need to rush to Paris or Rome; a vacation in Tel Aviv is a unique experience with many surprises, even for those who live in the area.
You're convinced. Now you need a hotel.
Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps, can surprise even people who think they know it. There's a huge amount to see and do there besides the wonderful beaches. Before you start planning and get excited, it's important to find a comfortable place to stay that will suit your budget and meet your requirements.
Tel Aviv is a lively city with many attractions and sites for visitors, in addition to the city's vibrant places of entertainment. Tel Aviv has a special character, and it's important for the hotel you choose to be in a convenient location for the beach and the city's unique tourist sites. The pleasant, pampering hotel that you choose will be the starting point and the ending point for a day filled with activities. Dan hotels are an excellent choice because of their attractive location, the wide range of high-quality services they offer, and the possibility of enjoying a vacation in Tel Aviv, inside the hotel and outside.
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WASHINGTON - One-third of the public in an Associated Press poll thinks that a terrorist attack is likely at the Winter Olympics next month in Salt Lake City.
The number concerned about terrorism at the Olympics - at a site protected by a $300 million security effort - was about half the amount in recent polls who fear an attack is likely somewhere in the United States in the near future.
Women were twice as likely as men to think terrorist attacks on the Games were likely, according to the poll, conducted for The AP by ICR of Media, Pa. Only one in 20 people overall thought a terrorist attack on the Olympics was very likely.
"My heart is broken, but I think it can happen," said Dorothy Moser, a 73-year-old retiree from Mt. Pleasant, S.C. "I know they want to hurt our country. I'm not really shocked at anything they want to go for."
U.S. officials have declared the Olympics will be the safest sporting event ever and that there will be no safer place in the world than Salt Lake City during the Games that start Feb. 8 and run just more than two weeks.
Olympic Answers
Thirty-one percent responding to an AP poll said it was "very likely" or "somewhat likely" that a terrorist attack will take place at the Winter Olympics.
U.S. taxpayers are funding at least $400,000 of the $2 billion spent on the Winter Olympics. Sixty-three percent responding to the poll said tax money should not be used in the Olympics.
"I personally don't think there will be a terrorist attack," said Jon Mann, a 34-year-old employee at a Wal-Mart distribution center in Peoria, Ariz. "It's a little too obvious; there's a little too much security."
On a separate Olympics topic, the Games will cost about $2 billion - with a fifth of that paid by tax money. Much of the cost will be underwritten by commercial interests.
The federal government is spending almost $400 million, with more than half of that for security.
Two-thirds in the poll said they thought the advertising and commercial presence at the Olympics were necessary to pay the bills.
Almost that many - 63 percent - thought tax money should not be used. Older Americans and blacks were more likely to oppose using tax money.
"I'd like to see no tax money used," said Christine Tedesco, a 71-year-old retiree from Rutland, Vt. "Our taxes should go for other things, support the system of helping people who need help."
She mentioned the high cost of prescription drugs.
Six in 10 said they were interested in the Winter Olympics with 19 percent saying they were very interested. The number who said they were very interested in the Summer Games in 1996 was slightly higher - a fourth of those polled.
Whites were more interested than blacks in the Winter Games by 63 percent to 46 percent.
Those with more education were more interested in the Olympics. Seven in 10 with at least a college education said they were interested, compared with half of those with only a high school education.
The interest level in the Winter Games was about the same in every region of the country.
American cities are already positioning themselves to compete for the summer games in 2012. Six in 10 thought the advantages outweigh the problems in playing host to an Olympics.
"It's something that gives a city a high profile, tends to lift a city," said Bob Mickish, a 67-year-old retiree from Rockwall, Texas, just northeast of Dallas.
Like many people, Mickish said he felt the efforts to protect the Olympics from terrorism would be effective.
"I feel fairly comfortable and fairly confident with the home security that's been set up at the Olympics and in the country generally," Mickish said.
Director of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and Attorney General John Ashcroft have pronounced the Winter Games a model of security.
"Obviously, there are no guarantees, but I believe Salt Lake City will be a very safe place to visit in February," Ridge told mayors who were visiting Washington on Wednesday.
Still some have a nagging fear the Olympics will be an attractive target.
"It's such an internationally renowned event," said Tina Owens, a 32-year-old radio announcer from a town named War in southern West Virginia. She feared potential terrorists will be tempted to attack the Olympics because "it's very advertised. They know they could make a big impact."
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Words like "sexting", "tweeting" and "app" should be banned, says U.S. University
The Lake Superior State University has recently announced its 35th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen's English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness.
Comprised of terms and words that "deserve to be banned", the list is made by the university's wordsmiths, based on nominations coming from people all over the States.
This year's list includes several terms related to mobile phones.
The fits one is app – which is, obviously, an abbreviation for (mobile) application, popularized since the iPhone was launched. "Is there an 'app' for making this annoying word go away? Why can't we just call them 'programs' again?", asks someone who nominated the word for the to-be-banned list. Well, I actually find abbreviations useful and I don't think "app" is that annoying
Tweet, twittering, retweet and so on should also be banned, says the LSSU. Of course, they're only referring to the tweets and twittering related to Twitter, and not to the original meaning of the words. "I'm tired of hearing about celebrity X's new tweet, and how great of a tweeter he or she is," points out some who's definitely not at all into Twitter.
Sexting (meaning to send a sexy text message) is also on the list, as well as friend used as a verb – i.e. "I've friended / unfriended someone on Facebook".
Other words and terms that were deemed useless: chillaxin (combination between relaxing and chilling), in these economic times ("overused and redundant. Aren't ALL times 'these economic times'?"), and Obama-related words (Obamacare, Obamanation, Obamafication etc).


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I use ubuntu 11.10 with Unity/GNOME 3 and I want to make the Metric System the default. Is there a United States Metric System format? in Ubuntu in the System Settings under keyboard layouts there is Format but I see no way to change it to Metric, with out changing from United States.
While it is possible to create new locale data, it is a fair bit of work. You can however select different locales for different uses through the various
If you want to change any of these, I would suggest doing it by editing
Since that is how the current language selector stores its preferences.
Setting any of these environment variables to a locale that uses metric measurements (e.g.
There will probably still be a few applications that default to US measurement formats though, since I've seen a few that effectively use
Well is my believe that is not really a Unity/GNOME3 than a standardization way which as Wikipedia mentions:
As it looks the last countries that use Imperial Unit are slowly converting to the INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM but somehow some of them still grab onto the idea of establishing the Imperial System as the universal one. (More than 150 countries versus less than 5 is not really universal). Anyway I find it easier to go from Meter to Kilometer than going from Inches to Yards to Miles. I know 1000 Meters are a Kilometer and I know 1 Meter is 100cm. I would crazy trying to do that with inches, yards and miles. Same goes for pounds and other Imperial measurements.
So to answer, Ubuntu and maybe others, by default, are following the standards for each country. There might be a way to change this I do not know but Ubuntu has stored what system each country available for it uses and it tries to satisfy that countries system the best way it can.
This is just an answer as to why they might not show an option for it. But maybe an Ubuntu dev can say the reasons as to why this is the way it is.


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Free Comic Book Day is the first Saturday in May and this year (2014) it falls on May 3rd. What is Free Comic Book Day? This exciting event is exactly what it sounds like – you get free comic books! In fact, there will be 60 free comics from which you can choose. And this isn't just for kids; adults can get free comics, too.
All you have to do is visit a participating comic book shop anywhere in North America or even around the world on this one special day and ask for your free comic books. Each store will have several special comic books that you can choose from. Here is a sampling of the titles that will be available: Teen Titans Go, Power Rangers, Hello Kitty, Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers vs. GI Joe, Spongebob, DC's The New 52: Futures End, and others.
What? You don't know where your local comic book shop is? Log on to www.freecomicbookday.com and enter your zip code. Your nearest store will be displayed.
Free Comic Book Day started back in 2002 as a marketing effort to attract new readers; it's coordinated by Diamond Comic Distributors, the largest single distributor in the industry. This year, Stan Lee (yes THEE Stan Lee, the comic book legend who co-created Spiderman and other renown characters including the Fantastic Four, The Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, X-Men and many others) has created a video about Free Comic Day. Watch it now.
For more information about the biggest celebration for comic books, log on to freecomicbookday.com.


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Magazine question from someone new to Kimber
Hey all...I've gotten a lot of information off this board prior to my purchase and purchased a Kimber Pro CDP II yesterday and it should be here in a few days.
I'm looking to purchase extra magazines and have read only great things about Wilson magazines, but I'm unsure of which model(s) to buy for my gun.
I know the grip is .5 inches longer in the Pro over the Compact, but both handle 7 rounds, right? Do I buy the Wilson 47A model?
The reason why I asked is while doing searches for the answer, I saw a few CDP's for sale that came with 8 round mags also?
Just want to get it right prior to me purchasing them.
Also, if anyone has any other/better magazine recommendations that run well in the Pro CDP, I'd be happy to entertain those as well.
Thanks again and look forward to learning more about these awesome guns....and shooting mine!!


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FY 2012 SAFER Grant Application Period Opens July 16
June 27, 2012 – The application period for Fiscal Year 2012 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants opens Monday, July 16, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. (EDT) and ends August 10, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). More than $337 million is available for FY 2012 grants to help fire departments rehire and retain fire fighters, as well as hire additional personnel.
Municipalities with fire departments facing reduced emergency response
capabilities in particular should apply for SAFER funding. The IAFF urges
affiliates to work with their fire chiefs and local lawmakers to file for the
grants. City management must submit the application, but the IAFF is available
to assist your community in applying for the grants.
Administered through FEMA, SAFER has put thousands of fire fighters back to
work, giving a much-needed boost to public safety in countless struggling
communities. SAFER waivers, which were first enacted in 2009, allow fire
departments to use SAFER grants to rehire fire fighters who have been laid off
and excuse a number of budgetary restrictions
under SAFER that fire departments struggle to meet in a weak economy.


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NOAH animals looking for a home
March 29, 2013
AVAILABLE: My name is Wrigley, and I am a 6 year old absolute love bug. I will chatter happily when I see you walk into the room, and even hold a conversation if the time is right. I can be a little shy at times, and would appreciate a small, quiet family that will give me time and space to gradually get comfortable with my new surroundings once I go home. I really do not like other cats, so please allow me to be your only kitty cat. If you are interested in a faithful companion, please come ask to visit with me here at the NOAH Center. (Laini Kurtz / NOAH)
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Do not take advice from those who do not face the results
Contributed by: Alyssa
Problems are not problems at all, but results that are dissatisfying.
Contributed by: Mary_C
There is nothing scary about life if you are not attached to results.
Neale Donald Walsch
Source: Conversations with God : An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 1)
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Level 5 leaders are fanatically driven, infected with an incurable need to produce sustained results. They are resolved to do whatever it takes to make the company great, no matter how big or hard the decisions.
Jim Collins
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"Dreamscape" playing at LACE in Hollywood this past weekend, and this Friday and Saturday August 15th and 16th, is a story based on the police shooting of 19 year old Myeisha Mills on December 28, 1998.
Writer/director Rickerby Hinds was aware of the incident in 1998 as his in-laws own a paper that covered the events. Hinds used the actual coroner reports and 911 calls as part of the script; however he decided to create the events of Myeisha's life by imagining what a 19 year old living in Riverside, California shot by the police at the time might have experienced. He "purposefully did not make the story about Myeisha."
The play opens with Myeisha, played by Rhaechyl I. Walker sitting in a chair facing the audience, and the only other performer in the piece, John "Faahz" Merchant in a chair at her back. Merchant plays the Coroner, 911 Operator, Officer Garland, and a Guy at the club. Through dance and movement Rhaechyl recreates what Myeisha lost with each shot to the body or what might have gone through her head as she was shot if she had been conscious. Rhaechyl admitted being told that she was not black growing up and her first thoughts were how to play a black girl. But then Carrie Mikuls the choreographer told her to "stop acting," because it was not about a black girl, it was not about being black but being a young girl.
Merchant explained post performance that he had grown up having experienced police brutality, but through the course of creating his characters he came to realize he needed to remove his own personal biases and realized that the cop was young and probably scared. Merchant created his own rap beats for the entire production by going through and listening to music the real Myeisha might have listened to adding his own input to the tone of the piece and characters he played. He also searched for music involving the theme of shootings that were playing at the time. Through the course of the play even when his back is turned to the audience, Merchant is adding to the story with his deep voice, and live sound samples. His objective, and it works, was to use the samples to enhance the story.
After each performance at LACE the cast and director will be giving an enlightened conversation on the show. The play though about a shooting, is not overly graphic and actually contains moments of humor and beautiful moments of human understanding. Over all, if a theater lover, advocates, or concerned citizen, the performance is worth it. This piece is an example how one can use very limited space and talented actors to help tell a story and encourage a discourse on relevant topics today.
"Dreamscape" is running again this Friday and Saturday at 7 pm at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE), 6522 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028. $5 suggested Donation on Eventbrite.com


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PIHL Championships: Consol Conclave. Finalists skating for Penguins Cups
Ryan Riordan, on the upcoming PIHL finals:
(Photo: Mars' Maxwell Master, left, tries to slow down Quaker Valley's Clayton Bouchard when the Class A finalists met in a regular-season game last month. John Heller/Post-Gazette.)
"North Allegheny senior Joe Griffin could only watch from the penalty box as Christian Siak scored on a 5-on-3 power play to give Bethel Park a 2-1 lead in the second period of Wednesday's PIHL Penguins Cup Class AAA semifinal.
"I was disappointed in myself in taking a penalty, but it's part of the game," Griffin said.
Griffin more than redeemed himself, though.
With Bethel Park having just a one-man advantage, Griffin scored a short-handed goal 39 seconds later to tie the game and shift the momentum.
"Any short-handed goal is huge because they're the ones you don't expect," North Allegheny coach Jim Black said. "It definitely made a big difference."


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The Calaveras Sheriff's Department reports they responded to an alarm at the Umpqua bank in Valley springs this morning, Jan 23, 2014. The deputies responded to the bank just before 10:30 a.m. this morning, only to find no one inside the bank, but with ceiling tiles laying on the floor.
The erstwhile thief is reported to have made his or her entry to the bank through a vent in the roof, and into the ceiling area. On entering the interior area of the bank, the burglar activated the alarms. Many of the drawers in the bank were gone through, however, it appears nothing was taken, and the thief managed to escape just before the Sheriff deputies arrived.
The thief left behind quite a bit of evidence though, in the form of DNA, fingerprints, shoe prints and surveillance camera footage which showed the thief in action.
The Calaveras Sheriff's office is continuing the investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available. It may be presumed Umpqua Bank may consider additional alarms and security measures to prevent a repeat entry in this fashion.


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5 reasons to remain healthy after you get married
Let's face it. When you get married, you tend to relax a little. You don't worry quite as much about what you eat and how much you exercise. After all, you have found the love of your life…and that kind of love is unconditional. Right?
Unfortunately, marriage does not always have a storybook ending. Married love is not always unconditional love, as nice and perfect as it sounds. Just because your spouse finds you attractive at a certain weight does not mean that he or she will find you attractive if you weigh 100 pounds more or 100 pounds less.
When it comes to your health, there is no better time to be your best than after you are married. It is not the time to let yourself go.
Striving to be healthy shows:
-that you love yourself enough to do what is best for not only yourself, but for your family. When you demonstrate that you love yourself and respect your body, others are more prone to love and respect you too.
-that you want to live a life filled with vitality. When you feel good, you have more to offer to your family and to society as a whole
-that you care about your sexual relationship. When you are healthy, this translates into the sexual relationship that you have with your spouse. Not only do you feel better, you look better.
-that you want to life a long life. When you do not take good care of your body, you are robbing your loved ones of precious moments with you. If you are healthy, you will live longer.
-that you want to be a good role model for your family. When your spouse and children see you eating healthy and exercising, you are showing them the awesome rewards that can result. They will be more prone to take care of themselves.


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Program Description Mayo School of Health Sciences at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., offers a 12-month radiation therapy certificate program in conjunction with GateWay Community College in Phoenix.
To apply to the GateWay radiation therapy program, applicants must possess certification or eligibility to take the exam in radiography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Students must complete a clinical internship as part of the GateWay program. At Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, you will rotate through several clinical sites to ensure a comprehensive learning and experience. Rotations include:
AccreditationGateWay Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
This program will apply for accreditation by the Joint Review Committee for Educational Programs in Radiologic Technology:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900Chicago, IL 60606-2901312-704-5300
Mayo Foundation is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission.
Higher Learning Commission30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400Chicago, IL 60602-25041-800-621-7440 (toll-free)312-263-0456;Fax: 312-263-7462 www.ncacihe.org
FacilitiesThe clinical rotation site for the Radiation Therapy program is Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
Mayo Clinic in Arizona opened in 1987 as a premiere academic medical center in the southwestern United States, where advanced programs in medical research and education support the highest-quality patient care.
Scottsdale Campus is centered around a beautiful five-story outpatient clinic. This modern facility contains 240 exam rooms, an outpatient surgery center equipped for general anesthesia, a full-service laboratory, a pharmacy, a patient-education library, an endoscopy suite and a 188-seat auditorium for patient, staff and student education programs. Services in more than 66 medical and surgical disciplines are provided, including programs in cancer treatment and organ transplantation.
The Scottsdale Campus offers excellent education facilities, including classrooms, lecture halls, an extensive library and computer lab. The Samuel C. Johnson Research Center, a 75,000-square-foot building, houses scientists, trainees and students focused on molecular genetics, molecular immunology, molecular and cell biology, molecular chemistry and surgical research.
On the Phoenix Campus, the state-of-the-art 205-bed Mayo Clinic Hospital, which opened in 1998, is the first hospital entirely designed and built by Mayo. It has been recognized as "the Best Hospital in Phoenix" several times by Phoenix magazine.
Mayo Clinic's Division of Radiation Oncology has exceptional patient care facilities with advanced therapy equipment, which includes linear accelerators with dual asymmetric jaws, multi-leaf collimators, electronic portal imaging and IMPAC treatment verification software.
The Scottsdale facilities include three linear accelerators, one fluoroscopic simulator, BAT ultrasound systems, an active Brachytherapy program, a Mobetron intra-operative therapy program, and three-dimensional treatment planning computers, as well as intensity modulated treatment planning, all with CT/MRI interfacing.
While on rotation at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, you will gain experience with the following equipment used in radiation therapy:
Graduation and Certification Upon successful completion of the Radiation Therapy Internship, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Gateway Community College.
HoursFor the majority of the internship rotations, your learning schedule will include eight-hour days, five days per week.
Class SizeEach year, Gateway Community College admits 15 to 20 students to its Radiation Therapy program.
Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale hosts two to three students for the clinical internship portion of the program each year. This ensures you will receive a comprehensive educational experience with one-on-one instruction.
Students rotate through several clinical sites affiliated with the GateWay Radiation Therapy Program.


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On this day when we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., there's no better time to honor African-American college wrestling pioneers Harold Henson and Simon Roberts.
Henson, whose passing was first reported here Sunday, opened doors for generations of wrestlers by being the first African-American to compete at an NCAA wrestling championships, as a 136-pounder for San Diego State, in 1949.
In his wrestling career, Roberts was a man of firsts, twice. He became the first black state champ in Iowa in 1954… then, at the 1957 NCAAs in Pittsburgh, was the first wrestler of color to win a national title, at 142 pounds, for the University of Iowa. (He later went on to become the first African-American high school wrestling coach in the Quad Cities, at Alleman High School in Rock Island, Ill. Among his wrestlers: Mark Johnson, NCAA All-American and Olympian who went on to become head coach at University of Illinois.)
At this point it might be helpful to provide some historical perspective to show what kind of trailblazers Henson and Roberts were in college wrestling.
Henson wrestling at the 1949 NCAAs at Colorado State was just two years after Jackie Robinson broke the color bar as the first black to play Major League Baseball, as shown in the 2013 movie "42."
As for Roberts, he won his high school state title the same year as the Supreme Court ruled against segregated schools in its landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision. His NCAA championship was earned the year that federal troops were ordered to make it possible for black students to attend Little Rock Central High School for the first time.
Bringing it back to wrestling… Henson and Roberts were rare figures when they competed in the sport. Thumb through college yearbooks of the 1940s and 50s (as I have for my wrestling research), and it was very rare to see any African-Americans in the wrestling team photos at most schools. In fact, during this era, one might see a solitary black wrestler in the team picture… if any. (For example, Oklahoma State, one of the all-time great wrestling programs, did not have a wrestler of color until Joe James arrived on campus in 1960. Roberts was one of the first African-Americans to wrestle for the Hawkeyes; by contrast, Henson was one of many non-white wrestlers at San Diego State in the late 1940s.)
I had the honor of interviewing both men by phone separately. Each said they were unaware of any instance of biased officiating, or opponents who engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct or talk, or refused outright to wrestle them because of their skin color. However, each did have stories of being refused service in restaurants while with their teams.
College wrestling has come a long way since Henson and Roberts wrestled. These two pioneers opened doors for generations of wrestlers of color to enter the sport and succeed. For instance, legendary Olympic wrestler and coach Bobby Douglas has said that learning of Roberts' NCAA championship spurred him to become the first black wrestler to win a state title in Ohio, in 1959.) In fact, more than 50 African-Americans have won NCAA Division I titles since 1957.
For their individual accomplishments – and for making college wrestling more inclusive for all -- it would seem the time is right that the National Wrestling Hall of Fame could welcome Harold Henson and Simon Roberts to join their honorees.
About the photo: The image shows Harold Henson (left) and Simon Roberts as college wrestlers, in the gear of their respective schools of that time: trunks, no shirts. The NCAA changed the rules to require shirts in the mid-1960s.
Want to know more...
- ... about Harold Henson? Check out InterMat's 2008 in-depth profile on Henson, and his life on and off the wrestling mat.
- ... about Simon Roberts? Read InterMat's 2007 profile of Roberts, first African-American NCAA mat champ.
- ... about other pioneers? Take a look at InterMat's "African-American mat history" story.
Take a look back... Check out College Wrestling Examiner's list Top Ten Stories of 2013.
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The year 2014 marks 20 years of brewing for Great Divide Brewing Company (Denver, Colorado), and the highly respected brewery is celebrating that milestone with the release of 20th Anniversary Belgian-style Ale.
This very special 20th Anniversary Ale is a Belgian Strong Ale brewed with Viognier grape juice. After hitting a search engine for more information on this ingredient, it has been learned that Viognier grapes are known for powerful floral aromatics, stone fruit flavors, and a lingering finish. Armed with this newfound knowledge, it is safe to assume that these grapes will lend this beer a depth and complexity worthy of such an anniversary. For a little more information on the beer itself, here's the brewery description of 20th Anniversary:
This Belgian-style Ale is a golden example of our traditional bold character, but with a little something special to commemorate this milestone. Fermented with Viognier grape juice, 20th Anniversary is both delicate and assertive. Big without being brutish, cunning without being cloying, this is a grown-up beer for a big-time celebration.
20th Anniversary weighs in at 8.2% ABV, and will be available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft. This beer will join Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout and Rumble Oak Aged India Pale Ale as Great Divide's lineup of second quarter seasonals. I was unable to track down an exact date for these beers to hit the Alabama market, but signs point to early or mid-April as a good time frame to expect it.
You may not be able to make it to Denver to celebrate two amazing decades of brewing with Great Divide, but you can get in on the celebration by raising a glass of 20th Anniversary in their honor. It is no secret that the brewery aimed for the fences when they brewed this one up, so make sure to grab yourself a bottle whenever you see it. Prost!


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Check out Kid Sister's latest fun-loving tribute to her hometown of Chicago in the video for "Big N Bad," directed by Rik Cordero. The track is from her album Ultraviolet, out now through Downtown Records. Watch here for Kid Sister's take on why Chicago is a unique place to create music.
SVEDKA VODKA Sessions #5: A Special Performance by Kid Sister and DJ Induce
For a girl who says she spends her time slinging bibs and teething rings, Kid Sister has been selling out shows from Chicago to Paris over the past 2 years. Tonight she will be flashing some hot new tracks by the likes of A-track, and Xxxchange, during Art Basel Poolside at Delano Hotel in Miami Beach, FL with the help of Miami's own DJ Induce.
The list will be closing soon, so don't forget to RSVP.
Peep her hot new track leaked out last week.
Kid Sister – Down Azz Jawn (mp3)
Doors: 9pm
Delano, A Morgans Hotel
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Giant Step Presents SVEDKA Vodka Sessions #5: A Special Performance by Kid Sister plus Special Guest
We are very excited to present the fifth installment of the SVEDKA Vodka Sessions series in Miami Beach, FL, during Art Basel, with Kid Sister performing poolside at Delano, a Morgans Hotel on December 4.
Check out her new video for "Right Hand Hi" (Thanks to Sheena Beaston)
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Giant Step's Resident 21: Kid Sister, Vampire Weekend, DJ Spinna, Stevie Wonder, 2008 BET Awards
Photo of Kid Sister © Antwan Duncan
By Mawuse Ziegbe
So, why has my life recently been …bizarre? A couple weeks ago, I'm living my little Mawuse life, logging hours at the day gig when my left eye bubbles up for no reason. It starts swelling and I can feel it growing by the second. Have you ever felt the skin around your eye expand, puffy matter festering exponentially until your lids are swollen shut. Sexy, right? Well, I decided to go the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Now here's why I hate hospitals: the needles and sick people thing is no big deal but it's just the horrible inefficiency of the place. The hospital is an event for the patients but for the workers, it's just hump day. So, your eye can be in your hand but your ailment is just adding time to the clock. They've got a TiVo full of "Grey's Anatomy" they need to tear into so you're just eating up McDreamy time. When I asked the receptionist a question, it was all, "oh I don't know."…Er, but the website says… "oh, yes, I have no idea." You…what? Why don't I just ask that vending machine for info, at least a can of Fresca is pleasant. Oh, and the good doctor was no better. He sent me home after a 4 hour wait and said, "Um, I think it's an allergic reaction to something, maybe. Take some Benedryl and if you have a problem, see another doctor." What??? Dr. Pepper would have been a better diagnostician and he's fucking fictional.
A bizarre experience we can all share is this rowdy monsoon season. It started innocently enough as the hipsters invaded the upper east side a couple weeks ago for Kid Sister and Vampire Weekend at that venerable New York Central Park tradition, SummerStage. Born Ruffians opened up with their biggest fans getting all nutty in the audience. I'm amped to see Kid Sister and then…the rain comes down. At first, there were little weak-ass play drizzles but then it was straight-up rainy season. Central Park looked more like Manila than Manhattan but after an hour, someone up there decided to knock it off. The clouds parted, the angels sang and DJ A-Trak kicked off his set with Fat Joe's "Make It Rain." Har effing har. KS hit the stage with these extra sassy back-up dancers in day-glo harem pants and foam core football gear. She performed a 30-minute set including her songs "Let Me Bang" and "Telephone."
Photo © Antwan Duncan
Then another hour goes by and I'm beginning to think Vampire Weekend is a myth scared up by Columbia alums out for a lark. I stayed relatively dry, climbing in every free nook I could but when VW came on I got drenched. I was enjoying the preppy hi-life rhythms but the rain was quickly too effin' much. I punked out and went to sleep and ignored all calls. Lucky I did too since not only was DJ Spinna's legendary Stevie Wonder tribute party going down that night but this happened…
You know those yokels who go through life screaming "no regrets!" If they missed this party they are lying monkeys.
But the bizarre stars aligned while in L.A. last week when I got to attend the 2008 BET Awards. Watching an award show in the actual theater is completely different than checking them out on TV. When the performances end, there's no dynamic camera pan up into the rafters as we go to commercial so T-Pain, Rihanna et al, just walk off the stage all anti-climactic-like. Also, you can't change the channel during commercial breaks so you just sit around gettin' your thumb-twiddle on. But Alicia Keys brought back teenage memories of voguing in my living room when she sang with not only SWV but the original line-up of En Vogue and TLC during her performance of "Teenage Love Affair." And to cap off my surreal evening, who else did I run into, looking extra dapper in basic black, but BET Best Female Hip Hop Award nominee Kid Sister and her brother Josh from DJ duo Flosstradamus. We gabbed about the source of addictiveness in Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles (I say it's the waffle mix, they insist it's the syrup) on the vacated red carpet. It was soooo on the verge. Elephantine eyelids, flash monsoons, red carpets and 90′s girl-group sass – I take it all in stride. Because, for serious, if my life continues to veer towards the bizarre, I'm cool with a healthy dollop of "WTF"
Giant Step's Resident: The City, The Sounds, The Soul Part 2
By Mawuse Ziegbe
Last month, The Natural History Museum hosted a gang of Chicago-bred, genre-blending upstarts from the Fools Gold label. It was a Flavorpill production that turned the site of numerous ennui-inducing school field trips, into an electro-hop playground. Hip hop tag team The Cool Kids, known for their musical-head-nod-to-the-old-school single, "Gold And A Pager," busted on stage with their reliable bag of rowdy tricks. Then Kid Sister, in a shimmery disco-flapper ensemble, doused the crowd with super sass, performing body-rockin' numbers like "Let Me Bang." But the skinny jeans really hit the fan when Kanye West hit the stage with a surprise performance and dropped his verse from Kid Sister's single, "Pro Nails." Mr. West then put on a mini-concert with tracks from his latest album including "Good Life" and "Stronger." The party made a few headlines which mostly gushed about Kanye's impromptu performance. But the real story is the hip, young artists who made the party possible. Kid Sister and The Cool Kids have the swagger to pack hundreds into a sprawling planetarium on the upper west side and are tossing out online releases met with bubbling critical buzz. Even with delighted critics and rapturous fans, including Grammy-winning rappers, some kids, through no fault of their own aren't going to hit big. So, instead of list of artists who will hit big in the '08, I've compiled a list of kids who should get gobbled up by the masses but are simply too cool for mainstream consumption (Also, while reading these predictions, please take note of the tongue in my cheek).
Photo of Santogold © Mel D. Cole.
Santogold, the dub/rock/electro project fronted by A&R turned rock-star Santi White, has been popping up on "Next Big Thing" lists from the BBC to Rolling Stone to The Fader. She's showstoppingly adorable. She sits comfortably at the popular kids table, collaborating with artists like M.I.A., Mark Ronson and Spank Rock. And it doesn't hurt that she's wicked talented. She had a hand in the production of singer Res' debut album 2001 How I Do. Her latest music is laced with the same dubby, wafty tones and rockin' urgency as the Res' project. Producer Switch is helming her full-length.
Why She Might Go Bust:
Her esoteric lyrics and genre-averse sound might make it hard to brand her for the Wal-Mart crowd.
Why She Might Go Big:
Homegirl's music is downright loveable! Angsty but with the most feathery vocals. Refreshing combo and with the proper co-signs by her friends in fly places (M.I.A. Mark, et al), she could be a contender.
Kid Sister
The aforementioned Kid Sister is bringing back sass in a big way. Her style is reminiscent of legendary b-girls Salt-N-Pepa and she counts '90s girl groups like Xscape and Total amongst her influences. On wax, her delivery is punchy and her rhymes are real – she goes off on everything from horny guys ("Telephone") to hooked-up nails ("Pro-Nails"). While she definitely bring the girl powah, what really sets her apart is her refreshing humility. In her live performances she genuinely seems happy to be there. There's a lot of, "thank you guuuuys!!" and kissy-faces to her boyfriend/DJ A-Trak (bless them for taking the Ashford & Simpson approach to hitmaking).
Why She Might Go Bust:
Her sound is fun and "serious" and "significant" stars aren't supposed to be fun. She's gotta pick up some pesky drug addiction or make electro-driven funereal music to turn the tide.
Why She Might Go Big:
She's got swagger like Kanye, off and on the mic, but her ego is considerably more manageable. In a sense, the anti-Kanye.
DC has a soul history but not many hip hop stars boast a Chocolate City pedigree. Wale could potentially make his city pop his nimble lyrical action. I guess you could peg him as an East coast Lupe Fiasco in terms of skill level but he takes himself a lot less seriously. And thankfully too because that means droppin' rhymes over anything that's kicky from J.U.S.T.I.C.E.'s tinkling disco gem "D.A.N.C.E." to Mark Ronson's velvety instrumentals (he's signed to the producer's Allido label). He brandishes his envy-inducing rhymes skills with a swaggerlicious ease that pop music could use right now.
Why He Might Go Bust:
There are only so many songs you can make about your footwear (Meh, at least the kid has a hobby).
Why He Might Go Big:
He's intellectual without being depressing. And he's got that innate hipness that the masses flock to Pharrell for. More a tastemaker than a taste-chaser.
Whether or not these artists and many more like them lock down endorsement deals and receive gilded mini phonographs this year is fairly irrelevant. Pop success isn't even all that appealing anymore since scandals and psych wards are what seems to keep people in the news these days. In a perfect world, we'd be making it rain on stars like the aforementioned up-and-comers. But since we live in the real world, perhaps the least we can do is give these artists little green pieces of paper in exchange for a few minutes of fun.


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Taste & See
I finally got around to using the Taste & See gift card that Tiffe, Sunni, and Carmen got for me a couple of months ago. Thank you guys for the thoughtful gift!
This is the queso fondue at Taste & See. It's a delicious starter and possibly one of my most favorite items on the menu.
This is the oceanic mac & cheese. It's not quite as cheesy as the one that Darcy had several weeks ago. It was still very good, though.
Brian got the real Cubano. He said it wasn't as meaty as the last time he had the sandwich, but it is still his favorite thing to get there.
There was a private party at the restaurant on Friday night so Chef Jason was busy making food for the party guests. This was their main course, which is kind of like a beef Wellington.
Here's Chef Jason in action, plating the dessert, which looked super delicious.
Despite the hectic evening, Chef Jason found the time to stop for a photo op with Brian. He's such a ham! Hopefully we'll be watching him on the Food Network in the very near future. His personality is perfect for TV.
Besides Chef's table on Thursday nights, here are some upcoming events.
The theme of the next Ultimate Dining Experience is Frozen Tundra. That's on January 8, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Then Lessons in Mixology is the following Tuesday, January 15, same time.
On January 22, Chef Jason is holding a special "Valentine Romance" cooking class. Anyway, these events fill up pretty quickly, so if you're interested, be sure to call 316-771-7393 right away to reserve your spot. Tell them I sent you!
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- Our Dinner with Darcy at Taste & See by Ching | October 7, 2012
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2 Responses to "Taste & See"
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December 6th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
Chef Jason needs to bone up on proper handling of foods. He should have been wearing gloves.
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January 7th, 2013 at 5:43 am
[…] I arrived later than everyone and Brian vetoed the picture-taking because, "We already have dozens of pictures of Taste & See food." I didn't argue because I was starving after working out with Darcy (my first genuine […]


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January 3, 2013
Turnovers aplenty, but No. 9-ranked Clan women topple Alaska-Fairbanks; SFU men fall at Billings
Playing its first-ever Great Northwest Athletic Conference game with an NCAA national ranking beside its name, the Simon Fraser Clan women's basketball team headed due north Thursday, defeating the host Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks 70-56. The Clan, which climbed to No. 9 … Continue reading
Perfect meshing of returnees and rookies has Drago's hockey 'Birds perched in prime position
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Vancouver Giants add Jared Rathjen, Luca Leone for present and long-term future
Vancouver Giants general manager Scott Bonner did some building for the immediate future and, he's hoping, the 2016 campaign on Thursday. Vancouver nabbed the rights to goaltender Jared Rathjen, 18, from the Victoria Royals for an eighth-round pick in the … Continue reading
Canucks sound hopeful and hesitant as CBA rollercoaster ride continues
Henrik Sedin is more confident in the Vancouver Canucks getting up to speed quickly than the NHL lockout quickly getting over a few more "bumps" in the road. (Getty Images via National Hockey League.)
VANCOUVER — It's looking good. It's looking bad. Pick an emotion and it played out Thursday as the NHL lockout shifted from optimism to pessimism, depending on the topic and your take on it. The latest drama to unfold was … Continue reading
International narwhal tusk-smuggling ring busted
Federal environmental officials have broken up an alleged narwhal tusk-smuggling ring that tried to bring the expensive and highly-coveted trophies across the New Brunswick-Maine border in the secret compartment of a trailer. The break in the case came when the … Continue reading
Global game makes U.S. semi-final triumph over Canada sweeter for Higgins
Chris Higgins played in two world junior championships for Team USA and learned how hard it is to medal in the event. (Getty Images via National Hockey League).
VANCOUVER — Cherished moments on the international stage are easily recalled, even if the end result wasn't a curtain call. When Chris Higgins sported a smile of satisfaction Thursday, it was understandable that a former Team USA member was in … Continue reading
Why Nature Makes Us Naturally Happy
The runner abandons the concrete road and takes to the mountain trails. A depressed woman finds pleasure in taking beautiful photographs of flowers. A man sits in his car with a coffee watching and listening to the ocean waves repeatedly … Continue reading
Vancity Buzz's City Happenings
Luminescence at Vancouver Aquarium Enjoy serene aquatic light displays at the Vancouver Aquarium until January 22, where a special exhibit showcases fluorescent and bioluminescent aquatic lights. Also, immerse yourself in Jelly Swarm, a unique light installation created by Tangible Intervention … Continue reading
Giants ship Kale Kessy to Blazers in ninth WHL swap between Bonner brother GMs since 2008
The swap that sent Kale Kessy from the Vancouver Giants to the Kamloops Blazers Wednesday night was the ninth between the Bonner brothers. Craig Bonner joined the Blazers as general manager in April 2008, leaving the Giants, where he had … Continue reading


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NuNaturals has added a handful of wonderful new products to its line and they're offering a fun giveaway to help celebrate and spread the word!
NuNaturals has long been a favorite company for many healthy food bloggers and cooks around the world. Their all-natural, flavored stevia products are favorites of food bloggers like Chocolate Covered Katie (she has a helpful stevia conversion chart recommending NuNaturals here), and favorites at our house, too.
They've added some fun new flavors and additional ways to keep healthy living tasty and easy.
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So… how did I end up in Hawaii you ask?
I remember so many days at Penn State last year when I honestly thought to myself, "This is college?" and looked outside at the dismal grey sky and feet of snow. Besides singing in my a cappella group, None of the Above, I knew I was missing some kind of experience… some kind of meaning. At that point, I made a decision. I was going to have something to "tell my grandkids about."
Luckily, I was (and still am) dating a rather adventurous guy named Josh who goes to school here at UH Manoa. When he showed me the website for ASAA, I was really excited.
Arguments used on my Dad to persuade him about ASAA:
- "It's cheaper than a semester at Penn State. And I can actually go outside without unintentionally ice skating in the winter."
- "Dating Josh from 5,000 miles away is pretty agonizing."
- "ALL my friends are going abroad in the spring. Do you want me to be alone at school in the cold snow? (sad face here)"
- "I talked to my guidance counselor, and she said I didn't have any classes left to take in Europe. So can I go to Hawaii now?"
- "I just got 5 classes approved through Penn State. Here's the proof."
- "So I talked to grandma, and she said I can go. Can I go now?"
- "Have you made a decision yet?"
- "Dad… I have everything set up. Can I go now?"
- "OK so I can go right?"
After a while of that kind of badgering, my Dad finally agreed to let my adventures in Hawaii begin. Reactions were mixed… especially from my guidance counselor who memorably and sarcastically stated, "So let me get this straight… you want to spend a semester in HAWAII….? Um…"
So what does this mean to you, Mr. (or Ms.) blog reader?
If you're reading this blog, you're either considering applying for the program or already in it (or running it). If you're that first person thinking about coming here, do it. You can even use some of my lines for parents mentioned above. Oh, and don't worry about people that give you funny looks when you tell them you're studying abroad in Hawaii. They're just bitter that they won't be able to shovel their car out of the snow while you lay on the beach.
If you're that second person, hopefully I amused you with my anecdote enough that you'll want to read more of my posts.
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The Spartans fifth-year senior kicker missed both his field goal tries Saturday, the first from 27 yards out in the second quarter of a scoreless game.
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Miami Florida father loses his job and then loses his settlement. The Miami Herald reports that he sued the school for age discrimination.
The school agreed to settle the case with Patrick Snay for $80,000. The agreement included a stipulation that Snay and his wife not disclose settlement details with anyone.
The Snays' daughter, a recent graduate of the school, posted to her 1,200 Facebook friends that the money would pay for a family vacation to Europe. -Kake news
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There are plenty of creative disciplinary actions that can be taken to appease dad's anger and teach her a lesson. Rather, the focus on today's exercise is to step back and slow down. We use the same quick judgement system on ourselves when we are not at our best. You don't need to feel sorry for the girl, rather put yourself in the shoes of others and possibly learn something while you are at it.
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God I've got to have a rant. Hopefully it will be small but I don't think so. Feel free to ignore if you want:)
Why the hell do people over price their horses so badly?And then judge others if their horses don't cost as much? I'm in the pony club and I love it with my friends but have come across some of the bitchiest girls ever! One of the girls has just gotten a new pony-14.2, full conamara, gorgeous, horrible attitude. and she gives out to me for slaping it-on the shoulder.not even hard just a "don't do that please"-when it bits me. I still have a mark! She went around telling every one that she paid 10,000 for it! I wouldn't have paid 2,000 for something with such bad manners! Then she goes around badmouthing Pennny(my 15 carthorse type cob) because she was bought by myself for 600euro and is 18. Her pony is10 at 10 you'd think it had learnt some manners.
And I don't ride Penny with a noseband any more as she has stoped headshaking without it. But theres a group of girls and one or two guys that won't leave me alone about it. And I was doing my Pony Club "C" test and the examiner gives out to me for not having one and says its sort of mean not to have her in one. I explanied the situation with head shaking but she still says its mean and Penny doesn't look as good? Why is it so inportant to some people?
And whip abuse. Again 1 or 2 "higher class" pony club girls literally beat their poor horses if the refuse a jump. They can't even ride properaly so its no wonder the horse refuses with a sack of potatoes on their back! But because mummy thinks their good and she forked up for a prize winniing horse they think its the horses fault if they don't win. At one point in a competition my PC branch "DC" took the whip off one of them and had her eleminated for abuse! But it was still the horses fault and they whiped it by there box with about 5 people trying to stop them. WHY??? I know it can be nice to win but when I don't I just think what did I do wrong and where could I do better?
Sorry for that had to get if off my chest. :( People just anger me so much sometimes.
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Mmmm Pony Club - my daughter never ever wanted to go to Pony Club as she said it's so snobby, I suppose in some ways she missed out on things, but in other ways she didn't.
And for a lot of people it's the look of things rather than thinking is it good for the horse....
We have two cobs, both very chunky with lots of feather, and love them to bits, they're lovely to look after, sensible, capable of doing most things, and not likely to bite, lol !!
Just try to ignore the bitchy ones - difficult at times I know - and enjoy Penny, she sounds a real star :o)
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ieupad says:
Gosh this really takes me back to when I was 13/14 and my parents couldnt afford a pony for me and some of the really snobby horrible girls in the village used to look down on me because i would always be riding or mucking out someone else's pony... unfortunately some are like that you just have to rise above it.. and if her pony bites don't forget a horse is a reflection of its owner..
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Jigoku Mushi (地獄蒸し, literally "hell-steaming") is an unusual cooking method found in Beppu. It's a simple but impactful method that dates back to the Edo Period. Jigoku Mushi Kobo features an interesting hands-on workshop where you can cook food yourself in the searing onsen(hot spring) steam. But prepare yourself! The force of the steam that comes out of the steaming pot as you place the food is surprisingly powerful. And you won't forget the unique delicious taste of the fish and vegetables cooked almost instantly in the hot steam. You can also enjoy "the spring water drinking fountain", "the foot bath" and "the foot steam bath" for free.
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February 25th, 2016 — People Eaten Alive
Mmmmmm what a lucky plant! She looks so delicious, so busty, so juicy. When the plant creature finally eats her whole and alive, she will be as tasty as a squishy jelly donut to the plant monster. These plant creatures capture and devour their prey whole and alive! Watch where you step! They get especially angry when you step on one of their vines! Don't you just love watching girls being eaten?
Snake Eats Girl! Bunny Girl Eaten Alive!
February 12th, 2016 — People Eaten Alive
Unfortunately, this sexy bunny girl got a little too close to our hungry pet snake that mistook her for it's dinner. We don't mind though because it's kind of erotic, don't you think? Maybe she's enjoying the experience as well! Girls getting eaten alive! If this kind of imagery turns you on, click on the picture to get the best vore experience of your life!
Lingerie Models Eaten Alive by Snakes! Damsels in Distress!
February 8th, 2016 — People Eaten Alive
There's no escape for this beautiful vixen! She is being eaten alive by a snake and soon she will be snake poop. Do we really want to let this hungry snake continue to devour her whole and alive? Sure! Why not? You know you enjoy the fantasy of monster snakes eating people, especially sexy hot girls. That is why you are here at this website!
Unconscious Girls
February 4th, 2016 — People Eaten Alive