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How a Bike Fit can Address Common Aches and Pains
The three key areas that an experienced and qualified bike fitter will address during a fitting session are Feet, Seat, and Hands - the areas where the rider makes contact with the bike. There are any number of issues that will affect the physical relationship of rider and bike. For example, your body may be asymmetric (one leg or arm slightly longer or shorter than the other). The slightest imbalance can lead to pain. While it used to be true that addressing these asymmetries was a bit of trial and error, the properly outfitted modern fit studio has tools like Retul, 360 degree viewing, wedges, shims, 2D and 3D video and motion capture, and most importantly experience, that enables the qualified fitter to address these most common issues with more precision and greater long term results. Finally, in addition to addressing any pain or discomfort, a bike fitting will also improve your pedaling efficiency and aerodynamics - actually making you faster.
Let's first talk about proper vs. improper positioning of the Feet, Seat, and Hands; and how that may cause pain or discomfort for the rider.
In general, cleats should be positioned for a neutral foot position. The cleat should be under the ball of the foot, and oriented so that your toe and heel point forward and in-line with the frame. The position of your cleat can have a direct effect on knee alignment, and if there is any pain in the knee a fitter should be consulted to have your positions assessed.
Shoes should be snug, but not tight. They should fit like a sock, conforming to the foot shape and able to expand a little without constriction. The arch should match your natural arch and not allow your foot to roll inward. This can be achieved with insoles, inserts or arch supports.
Pedals should be of a width (stance) that allows the foot to rest directly on top of the pedal and be fully supported.
The Saddle
Your bike seat should be level to support your full body weight and allow you to move around on the seat when necessary. Too much upward tilt can result in pressure points. Too much downward tilt can make you slide forward while riding and put extra pressure on your arms, hands and knees, which can lead to injury. To adjust the seat height, wear your biking shoes and riding shorts and place your heels on the pedals. As you pedal backwards, your knees should fully extend in the down position. If your hips rock side to side the seat is too high. Now move your foot into the proper pedaling position, with the balls of your feet over the pedal. You should have a slight bend in your knees.
You can also adjust the seat forward and backward (fore and aft position). With your feet on the pedals so that the crank arms are parallel with the ground, the neutral position will put your forward knee (patellar tendon) directly over the pedal axle (often referred to as KOPS).
Keep in mind that issues like saddle sores can be alleviated through proper positioning, but may also be an issue with the saddle shape, clothing or another issue. These can and should be addressed in a fitting session.
The location of your handlebars can cause multiple issues. Handlebars may be too high, low, close, or far away. If so, you can have pain, strain, soreness, excessive tightness (or all of the above) in the neck, shoulder, back, and hands.
Unlike a saddle, there is no hard and fast "rule" that tells you where to set the handlebars up, as too many variables are employed in the final location. Variables like frame geometry, usages, style of bike, experience of rider, flexibility, components, and so on all play part in the final handlebar location. The one constant is that the handlebars position should be properly set up relative to the saddle, and this must be addressed first no matter which bike we are talking about.
A generic rule of thumb to cover multiple bike styles and handlebar configurations is that a proper reach (distance to the handlebar from the seat) allows you to comfortably use all the positions the handlebars provide and to comfortably bend your elbows while riding. To properly support your upper body, the handlebars must also be the proper width for your shoulders and placed at an appropriate height. Too high and you will increase lower back issues, too low and neck/ shoulders will be an issue. For all bikes, handlebars come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and a good bike fitter will have multiple varieties to test in order to determine your appropriate shape.
Now let's talk about some common aches and pains that cyclists have, and how these may be addressed by a bike fit or technique.
Knee pain is most commonly associated with saddle position. A saddle that is too high or low, too far forward or back can all cause issues. Improper bike shoe or cleat position can also cause knee pain.
- A seat that is too high will cause hip rocking and pain in the back of the knee.
- A seat that is too low or too far forward may cause pain in the front of the knee.
- Improper foot position on the pedal (or improper cleat alignment) can cause pain on the inside or outside of your knees.
Neck pain is usually the result of riding a bike that is too long, or having handlebars that are too low. Check for signs like high shoulders, straight (not bent) elbows and craning of the neck. Handlebar width also plays a big role. Bars that are too wide will cause pressure in the upper back between the shoulder blades, while bars that are too narrow or extended will cause forward rounding of the shoulders. Tight hamstring and hip flexor muscles may cause neck pain by forcing your spine to round or arch, as well as cause a hyper extended neck. Improper saddle position can create these problems as well.
Foot pain or numbness is most commonly addressed by proper footwear. Issues such as hot foot, numbness and arch pain can be addressed through cleat positioning, insoles, orthotics, shoe tightness (width or over clamping), and pedal choice. Pedaling technique and gear choice also play a role in foot pressure.
Hand pain or numbness can be alleviated or lessened by wearing padded cycling gloves. Riding with your elbows slightly bent, not straight or locked, is always a key. Bent elbows act as shock absorbers and help absorb the bumps in the road, they also serve to relax the shoulders and neck area. Changing hand positions frequently on the handlebars can also reduce pressure and pain. Finally, check your component positioning. Brake and shift levers should be positioned in comfortable alignment of your wrists, with the proper reach to work the controls.
Understanding that the pain described above is not normal and can be addressed with a proper bike fit is the first step in getting faster on the bike. The old adage of "no pain, no gain" does not apply in the context of bike fit and cycling. Address issues like numbness and pain and you'll be motivated to ride further - your performances will reflect your hard work!
This article was contributed by TrainingPeaks, the ultimate training and nutrition software for cyclists and endurance athletes. USAC members receive 10% off TrainingPeaks Premium Athlete Software. Learn more here.
Philip Casanta (USAC Level II Coach) is the lead bike fitter at Hypercat Racing, based in Ventura, CA. Phil has been helping athletes optimize their bike fits for over 20 years. Phil works extensively with triathlon, time trial, road, mountain and cyclocross athletes. Retul and F.I.S.T certified, Phil's expertise combines experience with art and science to produce the optimal fit for athletes based on their individual needs, biomechanics and athletic pursuits. Learn more at www.hypercat.com.
No matter the distance you ride, you should be comfortable on your bike. If you have neck, back, or knee pain, saddle sores, or numbness; your bicycle probably doesn't fit you properly.
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The Hamptons Classic returned to Bridgehampton for the 39th time yesterday, beginning with the $50,000 Clear Channel Hunter Derby, presented by MeadowView Farms, place at the Grand Prix Field. The Derby followed the SeaAire leadline classes, judged by Olympic gold medalist Joe Fargis, featuring riders as young as 2 years old. In addition, traditional Local Hunter Divisions included the Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists Professional Division, the Revco Local Junior Hunter division, and the Local Amateur-Owner division, all open to horses living on Long Island.
"The Atlantic Opening Day activities set the Classic off on a great foot," said Shanette Barth Cohen, Executive Director of the Hampton Classic. "Our local Long Island exhibitors get their chance to take center stage and spectators are able to see top level hunters in action!"
Opening Day also offered loads of activities in the Kids Tent, as well as cookie decorating with gourmet market, Citarella, live animals from Long Island Livestock Co., and activities with Church Street School for Music & Art, and more throughout the day.
Among those on hand was NY Rep. Peter King (R-Seaford), whose 5- year old granddaughter KatieMae Sweeney who won the leadline competition in her age division aboard a Welsh thoroughbred names Clover (aka Lil'Bit of Luck).
The Hampton Classic features more than 100 classes of competition including jumper, hunter, equitation, short stirrup and leadline classes, as well as competitions for riders with disabilities. The Classic features 6 show rings, a Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options, on its 60-acre show grounds. Those attending today's events (Monday August 25) are also invited to attend The ASPCA Adoption and Animal Welfare Day, which helps to find permanent homes for rescued, horses, dogs, cats, and pigs.
The world-class field of Grand Prix riders competes daily in the Classic's open jumper division, which features an FEI-recognized Grand Prix on three consecutive days, Friday through Sunday, August 29-31 - the $50,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Qualifier presented by LONGINES on Friday, the $40,000 Longines Cup on Saturday presented by the Crown Family, and Sunday's $250,000 Grand Prix and FEI World Cup™ Qualifier, presented by Land Rover, a qualifying competition for the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Final in Las Vegas next April. In addition, the rider who accumulates the most points in the horse show's Open Jumper division wins the $30,000 Longines Rider Challenge.
For more information visit www.hamptonclassic.com or by call 631-537-3177.

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You were able to redeem from pedagogy a man, to make a man out of a candidate for genius. May you make men, men of flesh and bone; with the companion of your life may you make them, in love, in love, in love and not in pedagogy! Miguel de Unamuno, translated from Amor y Pedagogía. (This quote is the epigraph to my newest, forthcoming book, Liturgy as Mystagogy.) … [Read more...]
July 6, 2012 3:08am
July 4, 2012 4:45pm
Happy Birthday, "Baby" Gabe! Today we're celebrating our youngest son's golden birthday — turning four on the fourth. (Taken with Instagram) … [Read more...]
The Rumpus Does it Again
The Rumpus has been consistently producing "must read" original essays on my Twitter feed. This is one — Truth in Nonfiction: A Testimonial — is extra special to me because of its honesty and subtlety. It seems prone to misunderstanding, to defensive, presumptuous, and convenient readings. Please, read it with attention to the story — nothing more, nothing less. It is well worth your ten minutes. SR … [Read more...]
Forthcoming Guest Lecture on Augustine's Confessions
One week from today, I will be giving the first of two guest lectures at the Catholic Church of Saint Paul in Ham Lake, Minnesota. This first lecture is titled "Sts. Augustine and Monica, the Head and the Heart." Those familiar with my work — especially my former students — will find no surprises here. In fact, I must thank those students who undertook a semester long study of the Confessions at the Wabash College Newman Center during the Fall semester of last year. In … [Read more...]
July 3, 2012, 4:39pm
Last night I went to see a jazz drum duet featuring Dave King (from The Bad Plus) and JT Bates (from Fat Kid Wednesdays) at a new place in the Twin Cities, Icehouse. Here's a recording of their set, which was great. … [Read more...]
July 1, 2012 10:20pm
Here it is: The Bad Plus with Joshua Redman, at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Recorded by yours truly, on my Zoom3. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
July 1, 2012 6:04am
Here's The Bad Plus with Joshua Redman before their epic show at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. It went almost an hour and a half, with two encores. I got the whole thing recorded on my handy Zoom3 and will post it here (via YouTube) very soon. I suggest you find an hour and a half to listen to the whole thing. (Taken with Instagram) … [Read more...]
Abstract: The Blue Soul of Jazz
Just a day before the deadline, I've finished an abstract of a chapter for a collection on aesthetics and education (edited by Tyson Lewis and Megan Laverty). I share it here for those interested. "The Blue Soul of Jazz: Lessons on Waves of Anguish" "Love me companion. Do not abandon me. Follow me. Follow me, companion, on that wave of anguish." —Pablo Neruda, translated from "Para Que Tu Me Oigas," Veinte Poemas de Amor y Una Canción … [Read more...]
June 30, 2012 9:44pm
Francisco Mela, playing at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. (Taken with Instagram)Tonight I'll go back and see The Bad Plus, plus Josh Redman. I plan on recording most, if not all, of their set and posting it here. Stay tuned. … [Read more...]
June 28, 2012 8:37pm
Catholic art is simple: art — beautiful art — created by a Catholic artist; nothing more, nothing less. Today I took this photo of a striking piece of Catholic art in a small bookshop in Alexandria, MN (where I also bought Leavings, a collection of poetry by the always unobjectionable Wendell Berry).Above: "How to Meditate," by Jack Kerouac — a Catholic. (Taken with Instagram) … [Read more...]


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It seems the San Francisco 49ers haven't met a Super Bowl that they couldn't win, not that it has always been easy. The first appearance was in 1982, with a 26-21 win against the Cincinnati Bengals. In 1985, Stanford Stadium hosted the Super Bowl, where the 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins, 38-16. Joe Robbie Stadium was home to wins in 1989 with the Bengals losing 20-16, and 1995, with the San Diego Chargers losing 49-26. In 1990, the 49ers beat the Denver Broncos, 55-10, at the Louisiana Superdome, and must be hoping a return to New Orleans will be where they realize their "Quest for Six."


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Comprising between 15 and 28 islands the number to be seen depend very much upon the state of the tide and consisting solely of bare igneous rock.
The Farnes are divided into three main groups:
The southernmost group, closest to the mainland, made up from East and West Wide Opens, Scarcar and the Inner Farne.
The northernmost group made up from Staple, Brownsman, Big Harcar and Little Harcar; North and South Wamses and Longstone Islands.
Though lying very much closer inshore and to the north-west of the Inner and Outer Farnes, The Holy Island of Lindisfarne justifies is claim to be included mainly through its geological associations. It is also the only inhabited Island within the group.
Originally the Farne Islands were connected to the mainland and the reason for separation is probably a post-glacial rise in sea level and marine erosion, cutting along lines of weakness. Dolerite is the dominant rock of the Islands and in places the intrusive sheet reaches around 30m in thickness. It is columnar and well fissured. The columnar nature of the dolerite can be seen in three pinnacles weathered away from the south-east of Staple Island and reaching 20 feet in height, the fourth was destroyed in a storm over 200 years ago.
Close to the Inner Farne, the stack has similar characteristics and fissures have been enlarged into into deep chasms thus forming the 'Chasm and St.Cuthbert's Gut' - both on the Inner Farne. During a storm the sea rushes up the churn and can thrust a column of water to over 100 feet!
The general trend of the rock is from south-west to north-east and this means that the islands have cliffs or rocky faces on the south and east and slope gradually to the north and east. The cliffs reach a height of around 24m near the Inner Farne lighthouse. There are three sandy beaches, the most extensive being that in St.Cuthbert's Cove. Striae on the whin clearly show the effect of glacial action but the most important result of glaciation was the deposition of boulder clay on the Brownsman, Staple Island, Inner Fame and West Wide Opens. On top of this clay subsoil is a layer of light peat and it is here that virtually all the vegetation is found.
One of Europe's most important seabird sanctuaries, the islands are home to more than 20 different species, including puffins, eider ducks and three species of tern. Many of the birds are extremely confiding and visitors can enjoy close views. There is also a large colony of seals.
Despite the small areas of soil there is a wide variety of vegetation and some 116 plants have been recorded on the Farnes. The majority are on the Inner Fame and include daisy, primrose, ragwort, thrift, scurvy grass, silverweed, bugloss, sorrel, nettle, dock and purple sea rocket Amsinckia intermedia is the most unusual plant on the Farnes - a native of California. This orange-yellow flowered plant is said to have been introduced in poultry feed by lighthouse keepers many years ago. Sea Campion is the most common plant and in summer its white flowers cover much of Inner Fame, Staple Island and the Brownsman. There are no trees on the islands and only a few elder bushes on Inner Fame planted by the previous lighthouse keepers to shelter their vegetable plots.
Together, the Farne Islands represent one of the most dangerous hazards to shipping around the entire British Isles and have claimed numerous victims over the centuries. There are many island and land-based beacons to warn seafarers on the busy shipping lanes navigating into the port of Berwick-upon-Tweed or on a northern passage to nearby Edinburgh. Indeed the lighthouse that stands upon the Longstone is reckoned to have the most powerful light in Europe.
The Farne Islands are probably best known for their Christian associations with the Northumbrian Saints - most notably St.Cuthbert and St.Aidan.
At the invitation King Oswald, who ruled the mighty kingdom of Northumbria from Bamburgh, help was sought from the Celtic monastery on Iona to introduce Christianity into northern Britain.
Help came in the form of the Irish monk, Aidan, who in 635AD founded the first monastery on Lindisfarne and became the first 'recorded' person living on the Island. Under Aidan's influence Christianity grew from strength to strength. None was more so responsible for this than Cuthbert, the warrior son of a noble English family. Cuthbert responded to the call of the church after seeing a vision of Aidan whilst on guard duty over flocks of sheep in the surrounding hills.
During his lifetime Cuthbert was never far away from his beloved Farne Islands. Even after his death on the Inner Farne 687AD, his spirit lives on today through a tremendous world-wide following. Many visit his 'final' resting place in Durham Cathedral. Those who choose to understand the man visit him in the surroundings he chose to live in - The Farne Islands.
It is interesting to note the attraction of the Farnes for spiritual people. Lindisfarne has relics dating back as far as the Stone Age, Iron Age and Celtic period. It is probable that certain of the other Farne Islands were also inhabited. All this very much before the arrival of Aidan.
The islands are managed by The National Trust and information on opening hours and admission charges can be found at:
The National Trust Website
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Happenings c a oe and sonal
Miss Marie Y e of Pickens,
returned home ti. f u r d: Irom? a
visit to friends at (;reo wio()()(I
Misses Sula hnd .Vh.r (a"
elly, -6f Pickens, R. 4, ."e
tending this session vi
Miss Vesta Ashmore, of %+;
ens, has resumed her stud i: .
the Asheville, (N. C.) Norm
and Industrial College.
W. E. Freeman & Co., of
Pickens, have a shoe talk in
this issue that is "0. K." and
to the point. Read it and profit
by it.
On account of the Ander?on
County Fair the Southern Rail
way announces very low round
trip rates, tickets on sale Octo
ber 10th to 14th inclusive, limit
ed for return until October 17th.
The Pickens Chapter. U. D.
C., will meet at the home of
Miss Lucia Folger, in Pickens,
on Friday evening, the 9th inst.,
at 4 p. m. All the members are
urged to attend.
Miss Grace Gibson, a. most
charruing and popular young la
dy, who has been spending some
time in Pickens, the guest of her
friend, Mrs. J. T. - Richey, has
returned to her home in Colum
aperintendent of Education,
. T. Hallum, requests us to an
.,unce-the examination for cer
tificates to teach will be held in
the court house 'bn the 16th in
stant commencing promptly at
9 o'clock, a. m.
LOST - Liver-colored pointer
pup, about 4 months old, and of
'hite patch on right
Answers to name
Return to J.--Allen
kens, S. C., and
eet reward.
We are needing a lot of chick
ens just now. Remember, they
will not sell as well after fresh
meat gets plentiful as at pres
ent. We also want good, sound
peach seed, at 55c per bushel, in
trade. CRAIG BROS.
The farmers are busy picking,
and having ginned,..their cotton,
but at the prevailing price of 9
cents, or thereabouts, they are
not selling much. It will pay
them to hold, for the price must
go up, if they keep the staple
off the market.
C. R. D. Burns, clerk of
.court of Oconee county, spent
the week of court in Pickens,
the guds~t of A. 3. Boggs, Pick.
ens county's very efficient clerk.
Mr. Burns was very much en
thused with what he saw of the
courthouse town, and spoke in
the highest terms of praise of
the county and her people.
The editor of this paper re
turns thanks to 'Capt. T. J.
Mauldin and "The Wild Irish
man" for material aid in pre.
paring the write-up of the Pick
ens county fair in the issue of
the 24th ult. We are sorry thai
it could not have been morn
c'omplete than it was, but some
Important data was not kept by
some of the committee.
W. 'J. Roark, of Columbia,
was in Pickens last week on e
the bone. He has been laid u'
quite a siege, but is usinl
crutches and getting about fair
* ly well. His friends in Picken
.were delighted to see him again
Bor, on the 4th in0t., to Mr
and Mrs. D. H. Ke6emore o1
Pickens. R. 4, a fin6. girl.
Dr. A. C. Spain, Dentist, will
visit Pickens on the 13th and re
main through Friday, the 16th
of October.
Capt. F. G. Mauldin, Acting
muander of the Torpedo boat
eral Henry Knox,' spent a
last week with relatives
A. Hagood and family,
At, ha been spending the
te rt at their summer
re ho in Pickens, left for
i e1 hon i in Charleston on the
N_ Yl; T1o ..d others will be
ghi ( spel Tent Meeting at
the M.-Hin JI io? rh, near D.
A. F.> Criday night.
October'h, a 7.2 a ck. The
public cmn (,: laN i, o M attend
and take i'a.rt thtee -rvices.
The Farnw and 1'a e ' J)ur
nal is agitati' o m y r* aV to
be held in Sen:ca e
hope they will s
ing it off. They b
pointers they wan t w' I.
todo it by simply th,
In a town' election ' -
Central, Sept. 29, the toE k i
ticket was elected by a
majority: Intendant - 1 P
Johnsori. Wardens-Fred b 1,'
J. W. Brock, S. R. Kelley a_
J. T. Gassaway. Owing to i
misunderstanding S. R. Kelley
refuses to serve, and another
election will be called.
See change in ad. of A. K.
Park, of Greenville, in this issue.
Our readers know that what
Mr. Park advertises he per
forms atnd that what he says is
so. When trading with
him tell him you saw his ad. in
this paper. Encourage the ad -
vertisers that much and let
them know that you notice and
appreciate their bidding for
your trade. They like to know
that their efforts in seeking
trade are successful, and we like
for them to kney that this pa
per as an advertising medium
is Al.
S. P. Freeman is rushing the
work on his two storerooms on
East Main street, Pickens, to an
early completion. They will
soon be done and ready for oc
cupancy. Report has it that
one of them 'will be fitted up for
the postoffice. A new offide,. a
larger and more commodious
office is needed for Pickens, and
It Is to be hoped that Postmaster
Morris can arrange to get' this
room. The other room, we are
informed, will probably be used
by D. F. Pace, who will open
up a fancy grocery and quick
lunch cpunter, and very proba
bly run a pool table in the rear.
James E. Parsons, of Liberty,
was in Pickens, Monday of
court week, and said that more
people were in his town alrnosi
every day than were at court.
Jim has planted his second gar
-den this year, and is now en
joying string beans, Irish pota
toes, cucumbers, roasting-earl
and tomatoes right along. Witli
the equable seasons we havt
there is no reason why any oni
should not have late vegetables
Everyone should try this kini
of gardening on a srnall scale
As sooi as a crop of stuff ma
tures on the garden spot, plan'
Sthat ground in something else
1and have vegetables until frost
He also hias a piede of land than
~has been in cultivi.tidn over 10(
years, whrlich is planted in cot
-ton, and he estimnates .over tw<
s bales to the acre off of this lani
this year.
those w wi the perfor
mance of "The Merry Widow"
in Greenville Tuesday night.
The 79th anial session of the
Twelve Mile River Baptist Asso
clation will convene with the
Pleasant Hill BSptist church,
between Central and Six Mile,
Oct. 8-9-40-11. All churches
are, earnestly. requested to send
a full delegatton. * A. T. WIN
CHCTER, Clerk T. X R. B. A.
James H. Hudson, of Pick
ens, R. 8, requests us to extend
hiA sincere thanks to his friends,
neighbors and .the attending
physician for their help, aid,
sympathy and kind and close
attention and peighborly acts
during the recent illness of his
children-Nettle, Ola and Otis
who have just recovered from a
severe attack of fever. His
heart swells in gratitude to
these noble-hearted people for
the courtesies shown him.
Hon. /George S. Legare, who
spends the summers in Pickens
for. his health, has recently re
-rned from a ten days' trip to
bungalow on the headwaters
laluda river, behind Table
He is very much bene
I 'rom his trip. Mr. Legare
recuperate as rnuch as
ind will, probably re
ckens until near the
-ere's hoping that
u ater, pure air and
li nate may cure
%:v>hibits at the
cok ' for a prize,
was A note, placed
by R. en. It was a pair
of hanes, bought by him of C.
N. Reid in 1868. They were
fashioned by Mr. Reid, of this
county, who is still living, and
they have been in continuous
use ever since by Mr. Bowen,
,and are yet in a good state of
preseryation and repair, and are
good for several years more of
service. Forty years qf service
have they seen, while forty
months would be a good long
time for a pair of the" present
day, "store-bought" hames to
Mrs. K. L. Cureton, who is an
expert and an adept in the. culi
nary art, contributed a beauti
ful cake to the county fair. It
is useless to go into a detailed
description of this cake, for eve
ryone who has ever seen one of
her cakes knows what it is; be
sides, the cake was on exhibition
at a public and conspicuous place
in Pickens and was seen by a
great many and admired by all.
It was raffled off after the fair,
and something like $50.00 was
realized, which went to help de
fray expenses of the fair. Two
or three other such raffles would
have footed the bills of the fair
without the aid of a subscription.
During the county fair, our
fair correspondent from Mariet
ta, R. F. D. 2, "Maybolle," paid
this office a most appreciated
call. She is a charming young
lady and is as pretty as she is
vivacious. It is a speck of green
in the oasis, a bright spot that
illuminates and dirives dull care
to a back seat when our corres
pondents drop in on us, espe
cially when these visions of
I loveliness comeW before us. Our
regret is that these stand-bys,
- these material aids to this paper
do riot visit the office of toner and
write more regularly. They
are all always welcome. It is
about time we were seeing oi
) jhearing from "Dreamer," "B,"
- "'Old Riddle"-who has nevei
been in the office-and others.
I All of our correspondents arc
1~o~, srayd ~~4fV~Uthe
morning of the ,th (tzesday)
iitant, one small red hound,
answers to name of "Drive."
About 5 years and shows age
with white hairs around mouth.
Has scar running down face
from cut by barb wire. Very
friendly and liable to take up
with any one munching him.
Liberal reward for his return or
information leading to his recov
ery. Claude Hester, Pickens.
H. Snider, Easley's popular
and enterprising jewelry dealer
And excellent watch tinker, has
a change of ad. He quotes a
world of truth when he says:
"There's'a Beauty in Good Jew
elry." This is so, and we all
know it and try to make our
selves more becoming by wear
ing good and beautiful jewelry.
There is no lady so becoming but
what her beauty is augmented
and set off by the wearing of
natty pins, jeweled collar or ring
or'other ornament. Mr. Snider
realizes this and has bought his
stock to meet these demands. If
in need of anything in his line
give him a call and rest assured
that whatever "Harvey"~ tells
you about his-goods is the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth. So purchase of him,
knowing that You are getting
good goods and at as low a price
as they can be sold for. No use
to patronize mail order houses
when you can get better goods
for less money from him.
Beans! Who said 'beans?
Bright Gilstrap, who lives on
Mrs. Harriet Bowie's place in
Eastatoe township, was in Pick
ens the other day with a load of
green beans. Mr. GilAtrap has
been selling beans all summer,
peddling most of them out at
Easley. In conversation with
him we learned that he had
raised 71 bushels-56 bushels of
the string bean and 15 bushelf
of the soup bean-on lan(
planted in corn and just whal
he could plow in a half day.
This gave him two crops for the
same amount of work. You
can figure out this proposition
any way you want to, but, any
way you figure it, it beats a
cotton crop to death. Had Mr.
Gilstrap put these bean's and
corn up in cans he would have
gotten fully ten times as much~
for the product as he did. The
time is not far distant when the
people of this county will raise
more produce, cattle and grain
for profit than they do now, and
make cotton more of a surplus
crop, and pay attention to the~
raising and canning of fruits
and vegetables. When this
happy day arrives everybody
will be in a prosperous condi
tion. _____ __
Court Proceedings-Fall Term, 1908.
The Court of General Sessiorn
convened Monday, the 28th ult.
with Judge J. W. DeVore, of
Edgefield, presiding, and all of
the court officials at their re
spective places.
Indictments were handed out
to the grand jury, who found
true bills in a number of cases.
The followig cases were
taken up and disposed of at thiu
term of court:
Thos. Cisson, housebreaking
not guilty.
Jim Holcombe, rapo; 5 year
on gang.
Thos. Cissorn, burglary; guilty
with recommendation to court
sentenced to 5 years on chain
Perry Dice Masters, murder
not guilty.
ICharlie Bates, violation of thi
dispensary law; not guilty.
. Arthur Hallum, gambling; in
diectmen1 qnashed.
itent tok u
Zsau Jonefan
larceny of ive guilty
to both; 18 months on gang and
$1.00 fine.
George Rhodes, housebreaking
and larceny; guilty: sentenced
to 2 years hard labor.
There were not many in at
tendnce-only those who were
obliged to be here-as bailiffs,
jurors, witnesses and defend
On Thursday evening court
was adjourned sine die.
The grand jury made 1 their
final presentment for the year
and were discharged on Tues
State of South Carolina,
Pickens County.
Fall term of Court of General
To the Honorable Presiding
Judge, J. W. DeVore:
The grand. jury desire t make
this our final report perthining
to the affairs of the county:
We have passsd on all the
bills handed us by the solicitor,
and make such returns as in
our judgment the testimony
We have-visited the poomjarm
and county jail by comn tee,
and find these institutions well
kept and the inmates properly
cared for.
By committee from our body
the county officers' books have
been examined. We find them
neatly kept, but the committee
did not go into the auditing of
these books, not deeming them
selves experts, and qualified to
thoroughly au'dit these books
as the case now demands.
There is an apparent deficit in
the county treasurer's office, as
shown by the comptroller-gen
eral's report made in 1907. This
deficit appears to have come
down from a former adminis
tration. ,
In view of this fact and for
the purpose of arriving at the
precise condition of all the offices,
and that future grand juribs
may have some authentic and
reliable audit to start from.
We beg to recommend that a
competent and authorized com
pany of auditors be employed
to thoroughly audit all the
offices of the county; and that
our delegation to the legislature
provide for the payment of this
audit by special act, not to ex
ceed the sum of $1,000, for fur
nishing a complete audit of all
the offices in the county for the
past six years.
We recommend that the office
of state dispensary constable for
-Pickens county be abolished for
the present, as we feel that that
duty should and now can be.
performed by the duly consti
tuted officers of the county,
such as the sheriff and his dep
uties, the magistrates and their
constables, and we urge upon
such officers strenuous efforts in
enforcing the dispensary law.
We present G. G. Craft for
vagrancy and carrying conceal
ed weapons, and give as wit
nesses B. D. Johnston, E. C.
Sanders,' W. T. Mulkey and
John Grant..
We present Tyler Castle for
vagrancy, and give as witnesses
John H. Reeves, T. C. Oliver .
and A. P. Alexander.
Thanking your honor and
court officers for courtesies, etc.,
and having no further business,
we nowv bog leave to be dis
charged ,from further attend
ance at this term of the court.
Respectfully submitted.
T D. HARIs, Foreman.
SuRnharihn for the paper.
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Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures knew they had something special with Godzilla right from the very beginning, with the roar of the Comic-Con crowd cheering the very first announcement. And as the film has rounded into shape, adding a talented cast that blockbusters of this size don't usually warrant, the anticipation for the return of the king of all monsters has only grown. The first teaser trailer was impressively moody; the viral campaign has been solid; and now a new full-length trailer has been unleashed.
Directed by visual wiz Gareth Edwards, making his first foray into big-budget filmmaking, he's joined by a stellar cast of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn, and Juliette Binoche. But the real star is obviously Godzilla, and this footage takes us just a little bit deeper into his origin spurred on by man's utter arrogance towards nature. And when Mother Nature gets angry, you get Godzilla stomping through the city causing havoc and bellowing his mighty roar.
Basically this looks like it may be the biggest, baddest action film of the summer, so watch out. Godzilla hits theaters on May 16th.


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279 Tasting Notes
Fragrant, very tasty and smooth. The spice blend is lovely with the tea base, but I would say that the most prominent spice note in scent and taste would be cloves, which is nice although a wee touch heavy. Delicious with milk, as is my preference.
I picked up a bit of this to try when passing by the store the other day, as noticed that it was from India and I have not had a green tea from there before.
Dry scent is mild and a bit grassy.
Brews a clear strong yellow color.
Brewed scent is unusually floral and wine-like.
Taste is also floral and fruity like some sort of white wine without the alcohol. Very different from other green teas I have had, and there is not much in the way of vegetal or savory notes that I can detect. This somehow seems like it should be a black tea in a way, or a cross between black and green.
It is interesting and different, and definitely unlike anything I have had before, but also not a tea I would prefer… Chinese greens are my preference.
So, I had a teaspoon or so left in my tin and decided to have it tonight as my pre-order of the new batch should be arriving the end of the week I hope…it seems to be taking awhile.
I got distracted and left the cup brewing probably over 20 minutes. (This tea is great for those times as it never seems to get bitter when over-brewed). Anyway, I put it in the microwave for 10 seconds to heat up and added a good dash of milk. And it tastes amazing!! Just like black forest cake with cherries and chocolate and whipped cream – so sweet and good!!
Now, I hope my order gets here quickly so I can have more. :)
This is a very lovely fragrant tea.
It reminds me of the Taiwanese teas I have had, with the interesting fruity and unusual spice notes that I can never describe. This one tastes more toasty though and is lighter in the fruitiness – quite delicious.
Oh my… with milk added to the cup, this tastes exactly like chocolate malted milk candy.
Smooth, rich and creamy and velvety – so good!
A super delicious vanilla tea!!
Interesting – This immediately reminded of old books.
Dark brew. Tastes smooth and rich with spices, wood and leather.
My favorite dark pu'er sample so far.
My first whispering pines order arrived just when I needed it most it seems, and I was so happy to come home to find the box at my door after a long day at the hospital.
This is what I brewed to sit and relax with, as I knew I would love it. And I was right.
Cocoa, malt, toasty bread, and a bit of spice and fruitiness. So perfectly sweet and delicious!!
Second steep just as tasty and has more spicy fruit and potato notes. Yum!
It is! This would be the new version also I think – I never had the old one but am happy I have this now.


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Presented here is the entire Stock Car Racing Series Building an IMCA Stock Car. By clicking on the links below you can follow Sleep Gomez as he details the build-up from beginning to end. So read on and you are bound to learn at least at thing or two...
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Comments for:Podcast: Sonic TALK134 - Largo Love, Acxel Antipathy
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madmax Said...
Even though I don't have a chance to listen, I do have a topic you can bring up. As I commented on a while back, the press releases coming from companies have many spelling and grammar errors. It wasn't always this way. I wonder if the economy is causing companies to cut back on proofreading.
Today the anti-spambot thing worked from the get-go.
Today the anti-spambot thing worked from the get-go.
18-Jun-09 08:02 AM
Nick B Said...
Thanks Madmax, I may use that one, I think it;s more to do with the general haste with which things are done - it's all last minute and now..
Glad the Captcha worked for you today, I've not had any problems with it for a while
Glad the Captcha worked for you today, I've not had any problems with it for a while
18-Jun-09 11:14 AM
Marc JX8P Said...
Loved the show, esp. proud to have made the gag of the week! :-D Having said that, I feel I should think of something smart to say next time because it seems my major contributions to the podcast until now have been that acapella Jean Michel Jarre spoof and a few silly jokes! :-)
18-Jun-09 01:00 PM
GOD Said...
Just for the record ... Joke of the NIGHT actually went to Richie.... his (perfectly apt/timed) comment when Nick was on the phone
JOTN Award Giver
ps. Chris-o came in a VERY close 2nd with his School Band gag
JOTN Award Giver
ps. Chris-o came in a VERY close 2nd with his School Band gag
19-Jun-09 03:35 AM
Nick B Said...
One of the advantages of being all seeing I guess - I can only see the stuff when I'm paying attention to the chat room, which is not 100% of the time.
19-Jun-09 03:57 AM
MPS Said...
God is totally wrong (I always suspected as much...). the funniest line in the podcast was "Even though I am a complete tart and will say anything for money".
Rich's line was perfectly timed and very funny. A close second.
Rich's line was perfectly timed and very funny. A close second.
19-Jun-09 01:27 PM
loneraver Said...
I can't get into the chat room, it just keeps "connecting".
24-Jun-09 10:07 AM
Thelonius Punk Said...
What a bunch giggling of tossers. Praising softsynth #17463b, which brings nothing new to the table. Idolizing the sponsors bland Roland box. All the while dissing the extraordinary Acxel2, which they clearly don't understand at all. Ingnorant worshipers of the dull and generic - how about getting some knowledgable synth enthusiasts to do the show. Oh well...
20-Dec-09 11:36 AM
Contented Said...
Thelonious - My what an angry man you are!
21-Dec-09 06:59 AM
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DeVon Franklin will transition from his position as senior vice president of Production for Columbia Pictures to a long- term, first-look producing deal with the studio. Sony Pictures Entertainment made the announcement today, July 9. In his new role, Franklin will continue to develop and produce mainstream commercial material, including projects that are geared towards the urban and faith-based markets. Franklin will work across feature film and television units at Sony Pictures Entertainment.
In his new role, Franklin will join Joe Roth and T.D. Jakes as a producer on "Heaven Changes Everything," the sequel to "Heaven Is for Real," and Roth and his son Zack, as a producer on the inspirational sports film "Unleash the Mules." He will also join Escape Artists' Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch as a producer on Masters of the Universe, and join Dana Brunetti as a producer on the film adaptation of the blockbuster PlayStation franchise Gran Turismo.
About the move, Franklin added, "Sony has been my home for nearly a decade, becoming a producer has always been a career goal and I deeply appreciate Michael, Amy and Doug allowing me this amazing opportunity to do so at SPE. I'm motivated and determined more than ever to produce powerful, commercially viable films and shows that will uplift audiences all around the world."
A published author, preacher and highly sought after motivational speaker who wrote "Produced By Faith," a best-selling self-help book outlining his strategy for success and chronicling his experiences in the entertainment industry, Franklin joined the studio from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, where he served as an executive, shepherding such projects as Be Cool and Beauty Shop.
He began his career as an intern for Will Smith and James Lassiter at Overbrook Entertainment Franklin earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in Cinema-Television from the University of Southern California.


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Churches Lose Financial Ground in 2000
June 5, 2001
(Ventura, CA) The stock market wasn't the only institution that took a dive financially in 2000. The Barna Research Group's annual survey of giving to non-profit organizations, churches and non-church religious organizations shows that support levels dropped significantly in the past year. While the vast majority of Americans remain donors, and churches receive a majority of people's donations, people's loyalty to churches has been declining for several years, according to the newly released figures.
Overall Giving Dips
The Barna survey found that more than three-quarters of all adults (78%) donated money to a non-profit organization or a church in 2000. That represents a six percentage-point decline from the previous year, and a nine-point drop from 1998, when 87% of all adults had donated funds.
Americans remain the most generous people on earth, giving away about $100 billion each year. However, the average giving per person plummeted by 15% in 2000 to a mean of $886. In comparison, the mean in 1998 was $1377, a drop of more than one-third in just the past two years. Even among born again Christians there was a 16% decline in dollars contributed to all non-profits and churches in 2000.
Giving to Churches Falters
Churches remain the organizations most likely to receive financial support from individuals. Of all the donations given to charities, churches and other non-profit organizations last year, the Barna survey estimated that about six out of every ten dollars given to any non-profit entities went to churches.
In 2000, six out of ten adults (61%) gave money to one or more churches, a small decline from the prior two years (66%). The average church donor contributed a mean of $649 to churches last year, down from $806 the prior year.
Born again Christians were far more generous than the average church supporter. Born again adults, who constitute four out of every ten adults, were more likely than others to give to a church: 77% did so in 2000, although that figure was also lower than the prior year's figure (84%). The average cumulative donations of born again adults to churches totaled $1166 last year -- 80% more than the average adult gave, but still some 19% lower than a year ago. (Born again Christians, for the purposes of this survey, are defined based upon a person's religious beliefs, not their self-identification as a born again. A more complete description of the definition of born again Christian can be found in the Survey Methodology.)
The most generous group of church donors are evangelicals, the small subset of the born again population who are just 7% of the national adult population. (For survey purposes, evangelicals are not self-defined but are classified according to nine specific religious beliefs they possess. See the notes at the end of this report for a description of evangelicals.) Not only did a higher proportion of evangelicals give to churches (81%), but their average aggregate giving to churches exceeded the two-thousand-dollar mark ($2097).
Tithing Is Rare
While many Christian churches teach the biblical principle of tithing -- that is, giving 10% of one's income to the church -- relatively few people follow the practice. One out of every six adults (17%) claims to tithe, but a comparison of the amount that people gave to churches and their household income revealed that just 6% actually donated one-tenth of their income (pre-tax or post-tax) to churches. The level of misreporting among born again Christians was just as prolific: 32% reported tithing, yet only 12% actually did so in 2000.
Even so, born again Christians were about four times more likely than were non-born again adults to tithe (12% vs. 3%, respectively). The Barna survey also discovered that a large proportion of adults claim to be interested in tithing in the future. Two out of every five born again adults who admitted to not currently tithing stated that they hoped to do so in the future, with the remaining one out of five indicating no interest in or intent to tithe in the future.
Parachurch Giving Is Significant
Slightly more than one-third of all Americans (36%) reported giving money to a religious organization, other than a church or worship center, in the past year. The average per capita amount given to such organizations by those donors was $176. The Barna survey estimated the aggregate giving to such organizations to be near $9 billion.
Adults who were more deeply involved in communities of faith and in ministry activity gave even greater amounts to parachurch organizations. About half of all born again adults (47%) gave to a parachurch ministry in 2000, offering an average total of $264 to such entities. Evangelicals were, again, the most supportive of such efforts. Overall, two-thirds (63%) gave to such work, averaging $502 in gifts beyond their church donations.
Challenges for the Future
Assessing the outcomes of the annual giving survey, George Barna, president of the company that conducts the study, noted several significant challenges facing churches. "Two major trends are in force. First, the Baby Bust generation, which includes adults in their twenties through mid-thirties, barely gives to churches or religious causes. Second, their predecessors, the Baby Boomers, who are in their mid-thirties to mid-fifties, are generous donors but simply do not assume that they ought to give to churches. They are value-donors, giving to organizations that they perceive to be providing personal benefits or significant, unduplicated value to society. As these two generations become more prolific within churches, their tendency to give less to churches will challenge ministries to reconceptualize their budgeting, fundraising and planning practices."
Barna also pointed out that some of the fastest-growing segments of our population are among those least likely to fund churchwork. "Hispanics, now the second largest ethnic group in America and still rapidly growing, only give 39% as much to churches as does the average adult. Americans who have never been married give just one-third as much to churches as does the typical American. The growth of these groups -- and their reluctance to support churches -- is a reminder that traditional views about the importance of giving to churches are absent in the minds of a growing proportion of the non-traditional populations in our country."
Survey Methodology
The data described above are from telephone interviews with a nationwide random sample of 1005 adults. The maximum margin of sampling error associated with the aggregate sample is ±3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. The data for previous years' surveys was conducted in the same manner, using the same sampling techniques and survey questions, and also based on samples of 1000 or more randomly selected adults. All of the interviews were conducted from the Barna Research Group telephone interviewing facility in Ventura, CA. Adults in the 48 continental states were eligible to be interviewed and the distribution coincided with the geographic dispersion of the U.S. adult population. Multiple callbacks were used to increase the probability of including a reliable distribution of adults.
"Born again Christians" were defined in these surveys as people who said they have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ that is still important in their life today and who also indicated they believe that when they die they will go to Heaven because they had confessed their sins and had accepted Jesus Christ as their savior. Respondents were not asked to describe themselves as "born again."
"Evangelicals" are a subset of born again Christians in Barna surveys. In addition to meeting the born again criteria, evangelicals also meet seven other conditions. Those include saying their faith is very important in their life today; believing they have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs about Christ with non-Christians; believing that Satan exists; believing that eternal salvation is possible only through grace, not works; believing that Jesus Christ lived a sinless life on earth; and describing God as the all-knowing, all-powerful, perfect deity who created the universe and still rules it today. Being classified as an evangelical has no relationship to church attendance or the denominational affiliation of the church they attend. Respondents were not asked to describe themselves as "evangelical."
The Barna Research Group, Ltd. is an independent marketing research company located in southern California. Since 1984 it has been studying cultural trends related to values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. This research was funded solely by Barna Research as part of its regular tracking of attitudes, values and behavior.
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Hollywood icon Sharon Stone celebrated the grand opening of the InnovAge Greater California Pace Center in San Bernardino Wednesday. The Oscar-nominated actress joined Kish Rajan, director of business and economic development for Governor Jerry Brown at a ceremony launching InnovAge's first Program of an all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) center.
Stone spoke at the opening of the senior care center, which provides medical care and a place for recreational activity and socialization to local senior citizens.
"InnovAge Greater California PACE helps serve the needs of a rapidly growing senior population in San Bernardino and Riverside counties," said Maureen Hewitt, president and CEO of InnovAge. "We have seen a great demand for this innovative system of care designed to meet the needs of individuals who want to remain living with more independence and with a greater quality of life within their homes and communities. The program also provides caregivers with the peace of mind that their loved ones are enjoying the best quality of life possible, and offers them a respite from the often strenuous demands of care-giving."
The InnovAge Greater California PACE (IGCAP) center will provide up to 2,000 aging adults with critical services they need to live safely and independently in their homes and communities, as well as employing more than 400 people at full capacity.
Go to www.PACEMyInnovAge.org for information.


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Famous quote from Harry to his Dad
Harry – Dad, I got good news and bad news…
Dad – give me the goods news son….
Harry – we had a busy week….
Dad- whats the bad news ?
Harry – I took our cat to the dentist and she needs $400 worth of dental care.
Dad – @*%*F*$
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Mississippi teenager Sarah Kavanaugh has proven, once again, that just one person can make a difference. Two years ago, Sarah started a petition on Change.org to get brominated vegetable oil or BVO out of Gatorade. And now PepsiCo, maker of Gatorade, has announced that it will stop using BVO in all of its drinks, according to USA Today on May 5.
On a hot and humid Mississippi day two years ago, Sarah and her brother were about to have a refreshing bottle of Gatorade. Sarah, a dedicated vegetarian, took one last look to make sure it contained no animal products. It didn't, of course, but Sarah spied an ingredient that was strange to her and decided to check it out.
That ingredient was brominated vegetable oil and it's actually a chemical used to make things flame retardant. It also comes with risks and that's what really bothered Sarah, the mile-long list of possible side effects, including things like neurological disorders and thyroid problems.
Despite the adverse publicity, PepsiCo has always claimed that BVO was safe. It is actually used to evenly distribute flavors in fruit-flavored drinks. However, noting the pressure that their company and others are facing by a more-aware populace, the company is bowing to consumer demand to use a more "natural" product.
Coca-Cola has also jumped on the bandwagon and announced it will be substituting sucrose acetate isobutyrate and glycerol ester of rosin for BVO. Sucrose acetate isobutyrate has been used in drinks for 14 years or more. Glycerol ester of rosin is frequently found in chewing gum, as well as some drinks.
BVO is not used in a lot of other countries. A spokesman for Coca-Cola, Josh Gold, said it is also being phased out in Canada and Latin America.
And what does Mississippi teenager Sarah Kavanaugh think about this? Although she hasn't made a formal statement, when she found out that BVO would be removed from PepsiCo's drinks, the 17-year-old said, "It's really good to know that companies, especially big companies, are listening to consumers." You're right, Sarah. It's good. It's very good.
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2014 Women's Cross Country News
January 16, 2015
125 LMC Student-Athletes Land on Fall 2014 Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll
HIGH POINT, N.C. --- The Lees-McRae athletic department is pleased to announce that 125 Lees-McRae student-athletes have been named to the Conference Carolinas Fall 2014 Presidential Honor Roll, the conference announced Friday morning.
November 7, 2014
LMC Cross Country Completes Competition at Conference Carolinas Championships
CONCORD, N.C. --- Cody McNeely and Alexandria Flint paced their respective squads while the Lees-McRae cross country teams ran in the Conference Carolinas Cross Country Championships Friday afternoon at Frank Liske Park in Concord, N.C.
October 25, 2014
Pauley, Flint Swipe Top-20 Finishes at Lenoir-Rhyne Invitational
HICKORY, N.C. --- Sophomore Tyler Pauley and freshman Alexandria Flint earned top-20 finishes while the Lees-McRae cross country teams participated in the Lenoir-Rhyne Invitational Saturday morning at Southside Park in Hickory, N.C.
October 17, 2014
LMC Cross Country Wraps Up Action at Blue Ridge Invitational
BOONE, N.C. --- Freshman Alexandria Flint and sophomore Cody McNeely paced their respective teams while the Lees-McRae cross country squads participated in the Blue Ridge Open Friday afternoon in Boone, N.C.
September 20, 2014
Freshman Flint Cracks Record Book at Asheville XC Carnival
SWANNANOA, N.C. --- Lees-McRae freshman Alexandria Flint climbed into the LMC record books when she completed the 5K in 19:49.55 at the Asheville XC Carnival Saturday morning in Swannanoa, N.C.
September 13, 2014
Flint Paces Women's Cross Country at Furman Classic
GREENVILLE, S.C. --- Freshman Alexandria Flint paced the Lees-McRae women's cross country team at the Furman XC Classic in Greenville, S.C. Saturday afternoon.
September 5, 2014
LMC Cross Country Concludes Competition at Buffalo Stampede
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. --- Lees-McRae freshman Alexandria Flint finished 17th on the women's side while sophomore Cody McNeely swiped 24th in men's action, highlighting cross country action at the Buffalo Stampede on the campus of Milligan College Friday evening in Johnson City, Tenn.
August 28, 2014
Women's Cross Country Tabbed 10th in Conference Carolinas Preseason Coaches' Poll
HIGH POINT, N.C. --- The Lees-McRae women's cross country was selected 10th in the Conference Carolinas preseason coaches' poll, the league office announced Thursday.
June 19, 2014
LMC Cross Country Releases Fall Schedule
BANNER ELK, N.C. --- The Lees-McRae cross country teams will participate in six events for the Fall 2014 slate, head coach Ley Fletcher announced Thursday.


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Milwaukee 1663-20 1/2'' Compact Drill 115-450RPM
- Extra Long Switch Handle And Pipe Handle Allow Maximum Leverage For Drilling, Reaming Large Holes, And Added Control
- Moly Chrome Alloy Steel Gears For High Torque Transmission With Minimum Wear
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- Conveniently Located Reversing Switch
1/2" 450 Maximum RPM Compact Drill with 2 Speeds Big power in a compact drill, the Milwaukee 1663-20 is easy to use with its extra long handles. This drill is made for two handed operation which is nice for large hole drilling or material mixing; this drill has the power to handle it. This variable speed drill offers 115 to 450 rpm, perfect for dialing in correct speeds in various materials. It also features electronics that enable the tool to maintain speed settings even under changing loads. A quik-lok cord is standard. Hi-torque and versatility makes this our premium offering. Features: 120 AC Volts 7 AMPs 450 Maximum RPM 1/2" Keyed Chuck 1-1/2" Auger Bit, 4" Self-Feed Bit, and 1/2" Twist Bit 12-1/4" Long Quik Lok 8" Cord Included Includes Tool and Pipe Handle 5 Year Warranty Since its founding in 1924, Milwaukee has focused on a single vision: To produce the best heavy-duty electric power tools and accessories available to the professional user. Today, the Milwaukee name stands for the highest quality, durable and reliable professional tools money can buy.
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The domestic trailer for David Gordon Green's latest film Joe was just released earlier today. This comes two weeks after the international trailer, subtitled in French, was issued onto the internet with little fanfare. Perhaps some were tired of Green's uneven antics as a director, or perhaps Nicolas Cage's attempt at a country-fried Southern accent was just too much to handle. The film premiered at the 70th International Venice Film Festival last August and has screened at the Deauville Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival since, receiving largely positive reviews.
Some skeptics may be crossing their fingers for Green's latest, a director who once offered up indie gems like George Washington (2000) and All the Real Girls (2003). After hitting the big time with Pineapple Express (2008), expectations for the director were quickly dashed by the release of his two subsequent big-budget flops (The Sitter, Your Highness). However, last year saw a return to form with Prince Avalanche, a film that made it on my list of top 100 critically acclaimed films of the past year. This new trailer for Joe looks interesting, and despite Cage's intermittent Southern drawl, this film might be one to keep an eye out for.
Joe will come to D.C. theaters on April 11 for a limited release…maybe. Actually, there's no telling if any of the smaller theaters here will host the film as its distributor has yet to make venue details public. The film stars Cage, Tye Sheridan, Sue Rock, Heather Kafka, Ronnie Gene Blevins and Aaorn Spivey-Sorrells. For more information about the film, check out its official website.


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For a country that so recently harboured ambitions as a great regional power, Turkey is offering an unedifyingly feeble spectacle on its border with Syria, as the merciless fighters of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) close in on the besieged Kurdish town of Kobani. This could be a defining moment for the Turkey of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the man who has dominated its politics like no other since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who forged the republic out of the ruins of the Ottoman Empire.
Despite President Erdogan's regional swagger, and Turkey's possession of the second largest army in Nato, the country's neo-Islamist leadership appear unwilling or unable to prevent a bloodbath at Kobani happening within sight of their tanks. This refusal to act could also sabotage an Erdogan legacy project of a peace settlement with Turkey's large Kurdish minority, a probable casualty of Kobani as Kurds rise across the region in fury that Ankara is not just watching the town's defenders being massacred by the jihadi fanatics of Isis but obstructing others trying to aid them. Read more


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by James Joyce
Dubliners A Mother Summary
- Mr Holohan should have taken care of the organization of a series of concerts, but Mrs Kearney did everything instead. And she's not happy about it.
- Oh, by the way, Mr Holohan has a limp and is the "assistant secretary of the Eire Abu Society" (A Mother.1) (Those unfamiliar words are in the Gaelic language, and they translate to, "Ireland to Victory.")
- Just who is Mrs Kearney? Well, her maiden name was Miss Devlin, and she didn't have a lot of friends in school because she was pretty stubborn, but also really musically talented.
- Being a great piano player didn't win her a husband, though, which didn't really bother her a bit. The eligible men were all pretty boring anyway.
- Once people started to talk because she was getting old and gaining weight, she needed to shut them up.
- Along came a respectable bootmaker named Mr Kearney, so she married him. Problem solved.
- Here's the deal with Mr Kearney: he's perfect marriage material, as long as your idea of handsome hubby is "sober, thrifty, and pious" (A Mother.3).
- And what's so wrong with that? The guy's good with money, really attentive to his wife and kids, and even takes everyone on a modest vacation once a year.
- "My good man is packing us off to Skerries for a few weeks" (A Mother.4).
- So what if he mumbles a little bit and he's a lot older?
- Oh, by the way, Mr Kearney has a good, Irish-sounding name, which gives him major bonus points. (Irish independence from Britain was all the rage, so it's like being named Washington or Lincoln or Revere. He's kind of a hero without doing anything heroic).
- Mrs Kearney pushes her daughters to be more Irish—she even hires a Gaelic teacher—and the eldest daughter, Kathleen, becomes popular around town because she's not only musical, she's "a believer in the language movement" (A Mother.6). (Gaelic was once the most-spoken language in Ireland, but when the British took over they pushed English on everyone. Learning Gaelic (sometimes called "Irish") was a sign of resistance to the British, kind of like saying, "we don't need your stupid language.")
- Now the first paragraph of the story finally starts to make sense! Mr Holohan asks Mrs Kearney if Kathleen will be the "accompanist at a series of four grand concerts which his Society was going to give" (A Mother.6).
- Mrs Kearney puts a lot of energy into making a very official contract, which states that her daughter will get eight guineas for being the accompanist.
- Then Mrs Kearney goes into overdrive with concert prep.
- She takes charge of all the details, including the typeface of the program, her daughter's dress, and tickets for her friends. "She forgot nothing and, thanks to her, everything that was to be done was done" (A Mother.11). She'd fit right in on Toddlers in Tiaras.
- Whether it's a pageant or four grand concerts that drives them a little nuts, something just feels so wrong about this setup.
- On Wednesday night before the concert, Mrs Kearney shows up and things are already off to a bad start. No one's even dressed up, the concert is about to start, and hardly anyone's even there. Major fail. Who's going to take the blame?
- She meets Mr Fitzpatrick, the secretary of the Society. He's not too worried about anything. But the concert was supposed to start at 8:00 and it's already 8:30, and "the few people in the hall began to express their desire to be entertained" (A Mother.13).
- Mrs Kearney asks Mr Holohan why no one's there, and he says that four concerts is way too many.
- Mrs Kearney complains that the other artists on the program actually aren't any good, and Holohan pretty much agrees, but he says all the good artists will show up for the last concert, which is on Saturday night.
because she put so much work into things, Mrs Kearney's more than a little annoyed.
- Thursday's a little better, but not much. Mrs. Kearney finds out that the Friday show is going to be cancelled, and wants to make sure that Kathleen still gets paid. She talks to Mr Holohan first and then takes the matter to Mr Fitzpatrick, who avoids the question by saying he'll "bring the matter before the Committee." (A Mother.22)
- Even though there's been a lot more advertising for the last concert, and she's "reassured," Mrs Kearney accepts her husband's offer to come to the final concert just to make sure everything goes smoothly.
- It's raining on Saturday. Alanis Morrisette would approve.
- Mrs Kearney can't find Fitzpatrick or Holohan, only a woman named Miss Beirne, who can't really help her.
- The bass, Mr Duggan, and the second tenor, Mr Bell, have arrived, and Mrs Kearney sees them. They aren't top-notch performers: one was the understudy at an important opera and performed in it one time; the other's highest achievement was third place at a Dublin contest called the Feis Ceoil.
- Mrs Kearney and Mr Kearney talk about Kathleen (we don't know what they're talking about just yet), while Kathleen talks to her friend Miss Healy, and they make fun of the soprano, who isn't looking very good.
- Mrs Kearney introduces her daughter to the first tenor and first baritone, but leaves to talk to Mr Holohan about getting her daughter's money.
- Mr Holohan passes her off to Mr Fitzpatrick, but Mrs Kearney won't bend, and says, "Why isn't it your business?" She goes on, getting a little red in the face, "I have my contract, and I intend to see that it is carried out" (A Mother.44).
- A newspaperman standing in the dressing room flirts with Miss Healy even though he has to leave for another event, and promises to put the notice of the concert in the newspaper.
- Mr O'Madden Burke is there, and he's very well respected as a gentleman, even though he doesn't have much money.
- Then things go a little wrong. Mrs Kearney is talking loudly to her husband and then to Kathleen. Everyone's ready to start the concert but nothing's happening: "evidently something was wrong" (A Mother.49). Evidently? Obviously.
- Mr Holohan tries to reason with Mrs Kearney as all the musicians wait, but she keeps saying that Kathleen won't perform unless she gets her money.
- The audience is waiting, but Mrs Kearney won't change her mind. Mr Holohan rushes out.
- Mr Fitzpatrick pays Mrs Kearney four pounds, and says he'll pay her the other half at intermission, but she's mad that this isn't actually half: half of eight guineas is four pounds and four shillings.
- Kathleen decides to go onstage anyway, and, except for the old soprano's song, "the first part of the concert was very successful" (A Mother.60).
- Everyone's in the dressing room discussing what happened before the concert. Mr O'Madden Burke says that it's really bad for the daughter, and that "Kathleen Kearney's musical career was ended in Dublin" (A Mother.61). They try to decide what to do at intermission, and O'Madden Burke suggests that they not pay her.
- Three guesses how Mrs Kearney takes that.
- In the other corner, Mrs Kearney, with a few supporters, complains that she's been mistreated, having done so much to prepare for the concert.
- Mrs Kearney goes on, claiming that Kathleen was mistreated because she was so young, and a girl. The second tenor agrees that it's not fair, and Miss Healy, Kathleen's friend, half-heartedly agrees, too.
- Mr Holohan and Mrs Kearney get into it. She "looked as if she would attack someone with her hands," and he says that she's not acting very ladylike (A Mother.69).
- "After that Mrs Kearney's conduct was condemned on all sides" (A Mother.74). She starts yelling and arguing with her husband and daughter, and orders him to call a cab. They leave, even though the concert has just started its second half.
- The last conversation between Mr Holohan and Kathleen is pretty intense:
- "I'm not done with you yet," she said.
- "But I'm done with you," said Mr Holohan (A Mother.77, 78).
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Looking back, it's probably fair to say Weezer were destined to fail. The California band started their career with two front-to-back classics—1994's self-titled, so-called "Blue Album" and '96's Pinkerton. Yet those albums achieved the bulk of their notoriety while the band was on hiatus, in the late '90s/early '00s, so that by the time Weezer were ready to regroup and record a third LP, they already had an impossible task ahead of them: matching a legacy and a set of expectations that were decidedly incommensurate with not just one another, but with the band's actual level of ability. Think about it: Aside from the Arcade Fire, how many modern bands have not only come out the gate with two immortal LPs, but have had those LPs reach immortality before their third album even came out? And how have those bands fared? (I can think of one off the top of my head—Oasis—and…well, case in point.) So Weezer's fall from grace should come as no great surprise. Which doesn't excuse the string of mediocrity and sub-mediocrity and pandering, patronizing, soulless pabulum produced by the band in the wake of Pinkerton, but maybe it helps to explain it. Maybe.
On the expanded Deluxe Edition of Weezer's new album, Hurley, is a cover of the Coldplay hit "Viva La Vida." Musically, it's inessential—a faithful reading of a song that has achieved total blandness by virtue of its astonishing ubiquity—but listening to Weezer mastermind/control freak/frontman Rivers Cuomo sing those very familiar words puts everything that just preceded them into a neat perspective. Sings Cuomo in a stark, plaintive tone: "One minute I held the key/Next the walls were closed on me/And I discovered that my castles stand/Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand." As written by Coldplay, and when performed by that band, the song's ostensible subjects are characters from history, but coming from Cuomo, the piece feels confessional, it feels personal, it feels like an apology and an explanation: "I used to rule the world," sings Cuomo, owning that "I" in a way its songwriter does not intend it to be owned. "Now in the morning I sleep alone, sweep the streets I used to own."
That seems to be the essential thrust of Hurley (presumably named after the character on TV's Lost, based on the unforgivable cover art, though some sort of tie-in with the pop-punk-friendly surfer clothier cannot be ruled out). The first song here is called "Memories," and in it, Cuomo waxes nostalgic about making music before making music became a job: "Messing with the journalists and telling stupid lies/They had a feeling something was up because of the look in our eyes/In fact we didn't know what we were doing half of the time/We were so sure of ourselves and sure of our way through life." From those highs of days gone by, the song moves to an especially harrowing and bleak present: "I can hear them babies crying and the lawn needs to be mowed/I've got to get my groove on, honey, 'cause I'm freaking bored."
Those lyrical themes—ennui, nostalgia, a midlife yearning for youth, a suburban existential crisis—are apparent throughout Hurley (which is, incidentally, the band's first release on an independent label, in this case the SoCal-based Epitaph Records, home to the Weezer-esque likes of Bad Religion and Motion City Soundtrack). But there is something much more interesting here, too: not just nostalgia but genuine regret, a fear that a great amount of talent and good fortune has been wasted. For the listener, it cannot be enough that Cuomo is "freaking bored"—because who cares about the dissatisfaction of the filthy rich? What matters to us is the first half of that line, that he needs to "get [his] groove on." It is that urgency, that artistic hunger, that makes Hurley so exciting. And it is impossible to mistake Cuomo's concerns: As he did on "Blue Album" and Pinkerton—which primarily dealt with themes of adolescence and misanthropy, respectively—Hurley has a fairly singular lyrical target, which it hits more often than not. "Someday we'll cut our critics down to size," Cuomo sings in "Trainwrecks," "we fall but then we rise." In "Brave New World," he sings, "Things will never be the same/I may snuff the burning flame/Or I may prove to be much more than I thought." Of course, any album that opens with a track called "Memories" and closes with a track called "Time Flies" is not exactly being coy about its intentions, but contrary to the possible implications of those titles, Hurley does not bathe its writer's emotions in warm sepia hues; there is a visceral dread and determination here, not just in the words but in the delivery, which is raw, impassioned, exuberant, alive.
The album's centerpiece and its highlight, "Unspoken," is one of the finest songs of Weezer's career. Cuomo's voice is in peak form, ranging from meekness to ferocity, and his craftsmanship has never been better. Again, the lyrics follow the prevailing theme, Cuomo's contrition and regret here taking the form of anger: "And if you take this away from me, I'll never forgive you, can't you see?" The target of his venom is vague—is he referring to his fans? His critics? Himself?—which is ultimately inconsequential. In the song's final chorus, he borrows both the trick and the riff from Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," but it is employed deftly and gracefully, with enough sheer power to flatten any cynicism and dull any comparisons. The standouts don't end there: The Big Star-ish "Run Away" features a sweet, melancholic guitar line courtesy of Ryan Adams; the triumphant and jubilant "Hang On" sounds a lot like some of the more anthemic moments on Andrew W.K.'s awesome The Wolf.
The album is not perfect and not always on message—and those two facts often coincide. Surely its most egregious moment will also be its most discussed: "Where's My Sex?" is sophomoric and obnoxious. It relies on a massive hook and a silly lyrical trick that Cuomo seems to think is a whole lot cleverer than it really is. (Trick being: The word "sex" should be replaced by the word "socks"—because the song is really about…socks! Not sex! Socks! Haha! Get it?) The decision to include it here, at the heart of an economical and hard-hitting 10-song collection, calls into question any newfound self-awareness Cuomo might display elsewhere. To be clear, it doesn't erase all evidence of that self-awareness, it just makes the whole thing feel…schizophrenic or something.
The essential difference between Hurley and the two classic Weezer albums is found in the details. For instance, "Where did all these smart girls come from?/I don't think that I can choose just one" (from Hurley's "Smart Girls") is a fairly bland statement compared to, say, "Goddamn you half-Japanese girls/You do it to me every time/Well, the redhead said you played the cello, and I'm Jell-o, baby" (from Pinkerton's "El Scorcho"). It seems Cuomo still wants to sing silly love songs, but they don't capture his imagination the way they used to—and here, he's torn between wanting to go back to those days (cf., "Memories") and wanting to go forward (cf., "Brave New World"). Regardless, it's hard to disparage a song that so enthusiastically extols the appeal of brainy women, especially one with such a slamming chorus. More importantly, Cuomo ends "Smart Girls" howling, hoarse, as if he is singing for his life, as if he actually cares. That's a lot more than can be said of anything else Weezer has released since Pinkerton. Indeed, Hurley feels like it might capture the first time in a very, very long time that Cuomo's investment in his music matches the investment his fans have made. And now, finally, for all parties involved, that investment feels as though it is being rewarded.


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The creation of the work in this book, made by the students of Art 3830: Studio Lighting for Photography during the spring semester of 2009,was inspired by the notion of balance, both conceptually and physically, and the photographic sculptures in Peter Fischli's and David Weiss' body of work, EQUILIBRES.
The work contained in this book was produced under the direction of Professor Jeremias Paul at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT.
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Yesterday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel blasted the United States for its spying on her personal cellular communications and invading the privacy of German citizens, questioning Barack Obama's ethics. Merkel said in her speech to Parliament, "Actions in which the ends justify the means, in which everything that is technically possible is done, violate trust, they sow distrust end result is not more security but less. Is it right that our closest partners such as the United States and Britain gain access to all imaginable data, saying this is for their own security and the security of their partners? Is it right to act this way because others in the world do the same? Is it right if in the end this is not about averting terrorist threats but, for example, gaining an advantage over allies in negotiations, at G20 summits or UN sessions? Our answer can only be: No, this can't be right. Because it touches the very core of what cooperation between friendly and allied countries is about: trust. In the end there will be less, not more security. Billions of people living in undemocratic states today are looking very closely at how the democratic world responds to security threats — whether it acts with self-confidence and prudence, or whether it cuts off the branch that makes it so attractive in the eyes of billions: the freedom and dignity of the individual."
Merkel is commenting on revelations by Edward Snowden that Obama's National Security Agency (NSA) has been regularly listening in on her personal conversations as well as millions of German's telephone and Internet communique. The spying has been going on since the Bush Administration. The NSA spying program has threatened relations between the United States and Germany on the heels of Friday's visit by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Berlin. Merkel's spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said the purpose of speaking with Kerry on Friday is regarding "the transatlantic partnership and global political issues." As well, Merkel is expected to visit President Obama in Washington, D.C. this Spring.
Meanwhile, Snowden was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by two Norwegian politicians who are members of the country's socialist left party, saying Snowden "contributed to a more stable and peaceful world order." Also yesterday, James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence said during a U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, he would like Snowden and his "accomplices" to return any and all documents that have not yet been released. By "accomplices" most suspect Clapper was speaking directly of Glenn Greenwald and The Guardian. To which Greenwald tweeted last night, "How to Commit Felonies, Avoid Prosecution, Keep Your High-Level Job, then Anoint Yourself Arbiter of Others' Criminality, by James R Clapper" along with "BIG: DNI spokesman strongly implies Clapper was referring to US journalists when he condemned 'Snowden's accomplices'."
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|If you look up into the night sky and see a "fuzzy" patch of light it might well be a star cluster. One of the best examples of a cluster is the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters. Formed from giant gas clouds that are compressed by gravitational forces these groups of stars tend to be uniform in in composition and age while varying in size. Clusters allow us to study the evolution of stars all nearly the same age. There are two types, open clusters and globular clusters. The Pleiades has a few hundred stars loosely joined as an open cluster.
In the previous two labs you have studied how to find distances to stars and how astronomers learn about properties of stars. Along the way you learned a little bit about stellar evolution. In this lab you will apply the knowledge you gained in the previous labs toward the study of star clusters. This lab is broken up into two parts. In the first part you will learn how to find distances to star clusters. In the second part you will learn more about stellar evolution by determining ages of star clusters. In the process you will find additional evidence that stars do indeed evolve.


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Sperm switched at a clinic where a couple underwent artificial insemination decades ago means that a man who always believed he was the biological father of his daughter, was not. This was discovered decades after their child was born while the mother was doing research for geology, according to News Channel 4 on Jan. 10.
The family did DNA testing for the information to help with the geology project the wife was doing. When it came back that her husband was no relation to their daughter, the realization hit the couple hard. What went wrong at that clinic and who fathered their daughter? The family wishes to remain unnamed.
The Salt Lake City, Utah couple had gone to a clinic in the early 90s when they were having trouble conceiving. At the clinic artificial insemination was done, where the sperm of the husband was planted in the wife's egg and they had a healthy baby. The artificial insemination meant that the child born to the couple in 1992 was the biological child of both parents, or so they thought until recently.
They started their investigation at the clinic that had done the procedure 20 something years ago. They had the procedure done at the Reproductive Medical Technologies in Midvale Utah is associated with the University of Utah. Too much time had passed to research a mix-up. The wife took another direction in the investigation.
Using the geology she had acquired, the wife was able to track down a biological cousin of her daughter's biological father. She got the biggest shock of her life learning that the man that fathered her daughter worked at the clinic.
He had replaced his own sperm for that of the husbands. His name was Thomas Lippert and he worked at the clinic from 1988 to 1994. After seeing his picture the wife remembered him behind the front desk. He also had a stack of baby pictures behind the front desk that he appeared very proud of.
Lippert, is now dead, but his mother agreed to give a DNA sample and it was confirmed, Lippert was the biological father of the couple's daughter, now in her 20s.
She found out that Lippert spent two years behind bars for kidnapping a coed and keeping her a prisoner in three weeks doing "love experiments on her." She was locked in a black box and he was using electro shock therapy on the girl to make her fall in love with him.
Once the clinic and the University of Utah were informed of this sperm switch, they sent out a letter to the people who came to that clinic during the years Lippert was employed. Chances are that if he did this once, there could be others.
Here is the letter the University of Utah sent to the people who received procedures at the clinic to become pregnant:
Since April 2013, the University of Utah has been investigating credible information regarding the possible mislabeling or tampering of a semen sample at RMTI (Reproductive Medical Technologies, Inc.), a private andrology lab owned by a University faculty member (now deceased).
The facility was a private laboratory located in Midvale, Utah. While not owned or operated by the University, the University contracted with RMTI for specimen preparation and semen analysis. Additionally, RMTI prepared semen samples for private physician offices throughout the community, not University physicians.
Through genetic testing, a woman who received artificial insemination (AI) in 1991 discovered the biological father of her child was not her husband, as she had assumed. She traced the genetics of her child to a man who was a former employee of the now-defunct RMTI, which may have prepared the AI sample. The man in question was also a part-time employee of the University from 1988-94.
There are no remaining records from RMTI to prove the claim and the man in question has been deceased since 1997. Consequently, it is unknown how this incident might have happened. In addition, there is no evidence to indicate this situation extends beyond the case in question.
We understand this information has been upsetting for the family and other clients of RMTI. We want to help alleviate this distress by providing professional genetic testing for RMTI clients who were treated between 1988 through 1994.
Concerned individuals can contact the University of Utah Andrology Lab at (801) 587-5852


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Lauren Conrad stopped on over to E!'s "Fashion Police" tonight, April 4 chatting about things like "Laguna Beach", Allure cover shoot, and even Heidi Montag.
To get the dirt out the way, Lauren made it very clear once again that she is in no way friends with Heidi in spite of Lauren joking for just a mild second that she was.
Getting back on Lauren, Lauren got lots of praise from the "FP" about her Allure magazine cover, Lauren was pleased too with the shoot even if she never leaves home with that much make-up everyday.
Lauren too reiterated how she got scouted by MTV back in the day for "Laguna Beach" saying producers spotted her in the parking lot of her high school as MTV was looking for a cast.
Lauren also got to show Joan Rivers the beautiful diamond engagement ring fiance, William Tell gave her answering yes to Joan's question that Lauren is designing everything from scratch for her wedding.
And Lauren Conrad almost got the shock of her life as Joan Rivers jokingly revealed her running sores matching Joan's outfit after giving love to Lauren's matching nails & dress color.