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NEW YORK (AP) -Jozy Altidore was dropped Monday from the U.S. squad for critical World Cup qualifiers with Landon Donovan among the 24 players picked despite injuring his left knee last weekend.
Altidore has nine goals in 10 games this season for AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands but had little impact during two qualifiers last month.
U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann was reportedly critical in an interview last month, saying, "I think Jozy can do a lot better, and he knows that."
Altidore, according to multiple reports, responded with a tweet, which since has been removed, saying: "Love when people try to blame others for their own shortcomings and incompetence."
Klinsmann also bypassed Rapid Vienna's Terrence Boyd, who has seven goals for his club this season, and San Jose's Chris Wondolowski, who is the leading scorer in Major League Soccer with 25 goals, in favor of Seattle's Eddie Johnson and the Earthquakes' Alan Gordon. Johnson has not played for the national team since May 2010, just before he was cut from the World Cup squad, and Gordon has yet to make his national team debut.
Donovan was picked despite getting hurt Saturday night and leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy's game with 10 minutes remaining.
Anderlecht midfielder Sacha Kljestan returns for the first time since February. Roma's Michael Bradley is back after recovering from a thigh injury, which had sidelined him since August, and having scored his first Serie A goal Sunday.
The Americans play at Antigua and Barbuda on Friday, then host Guatemala on Oct. 16 at Kansas City, Kansas. A win and a draw is likely to be enough for them to advance to next year's regional finals.
The squad:
Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Salt Lake)
Defenders: Carlos Bocanegra (Racing Santander), Geoff Cameron (Stoke), Edgar Castillo (Tijuana), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover), Maurice Edu (Stoke), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Michael Parkhurst (Nordsjaelland)
Midfielders: Kyle Beckerman (Salt Lake), Michael Bradley (Roma), Joe Corona (Tijuana), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Brek Shea (Dallas), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim), Graham Zusi (Kansas City)
Forwards: Clint Dempsey (Tottenham), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles), Herculez Gomez (Santos Laguna), Alan Gordon (San Jose), Eddie Johnson (Seattle)

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Elden Elmer Friesen, age 85, of Hooker passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at the Good Samaritan nursing home in Liberal KS.
He was born August 18, 1928 on the farm located between Hooker & Adams to DB & Eva (Franz) Friesen. He attended Adams School graduating in 1946. After graduation he went to college at N.W. Alva 1 semester and then transferred to OPSU in Goodwill for 1 semester.
Elden was united in marriage to Ruby Mae Blehm in Hooker on August 8, 1948. They moved to a farm near the Hugoton KS. area where he was employed in farming. He then got a job with Halliburton and was employed with them for 15 years. While living in Hugoton their sons Larry (1950), and Michael (1954) were born. Michael passed away on Father's Day in 1959. Elden was transferred by Halliburton to Liberal Ks., later that year, where they lived until 1967. They moved back to Hooker and he took over the family farm until 1998. While living in Liberal their daughter Diana (1962) was borne. In 1999 he was hired by Texas County District 1 where he worked until retiring in July 2014 due to failing health.
He also enjoyed being the minister of the Community Christian Church from the mid 1980's until early 2000. These were some of his most happy years. He loved teaching and talking about his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Preceding him in death are his father and mother, father and mother-in-law Henry and Alice Blehm, wife Ruby, sons Larry and Michael, one sister Herwanna, one brother-in-law Leland Friesen, sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita (Blehm) and Scotty Schroff, Jackie (Blehm) and Jim Keaton, and Nelda (Blehm) Gustin.
Survivors include daughter Diana Yates and husband Mike of Dickinson ND, sisters Josephine (Friesen) and husband Jim Mitchell of Albuquerque NM, Alforetta Friesen of Bethany Oklahoma and sister-in-law Delores (Blehm) Tharp of Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 23rd at 10:30 a.m. at the Gospel of Grace Church in Hooker with Charles Mendenhall officiating. Arrangements conducted by Roberts Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker, Oklahoma.
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First up, salads. Here are some of my favorite summertime salad recipes.
Mixed Greens with Rainier Cherries, Nectarine, Feta Cheese and a White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fruit Salad with a Citrus Vanilla Sauce
Vegetable Loaded Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
Green Bean Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Candied Walnuts, Feta, and Pomegranate Seeds
Grilled Chicken Salad with Spicy Pineapple Dressing
Fruit Salad with Honey-Citrus Dressing
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There wasn't much anyone could do for 11-month-old Joniah, who lay in a coma on that winter night. Joniah had old injuries and new, an old rib fracture and a fresh one, an old brain bleed and a recent one. Detectives needed to figure out who had hurt the baby but knew it would be nearly impossible to investigate the old injuries. It would be too hard to draw a direct line between the crime and the perpetrator, unless they got a confession.
Doctors were certain something had happened within the past 24 to 48 hours to cause the baby's head injuries and cardiac arrest. Even without a confession, detectives could build a circumstantial case: link time of injury with the person who had been taking care of the baby, and they would have their suspect.
Detective Vann sat beside the boy's father, 30-year-old Jonathan Baker, in a small hospital waiting room and asked him to describe the events of the past few days. That morning had unfolded like any other, Baker said. The family rose early and took Tamika Sanford, his fiancée and the baby's mother, to the Fairmont hotel, where she worked as a Starbucks barista. Then Dad and baby returned home and went back to sleep. When Baker went into his son's room around noon, the boy acted strangely, Baker said. He usually stood in the crib and raised his arms, wanting to be picked up. But that morning, Joniah lay in his crib and weakly lifted one arm.
"I said, 'Are you all right?' " Baker recalled.
"Were his fists clinched or anything like that?" Vann asked. "Was he shaking? Was he struggling?"
Baker shook his head. "He was just like, 'Daddy, get me.' I thought it was because he just woke up."
Baker carried Joniah into the bedroom, sat him on the bed, and gave him leftover rice and ground beef for lunch. Baker said his son had a dirty diaper, and he decided to give him a bath. In the tub, Joniah threw a fit, flailing around, knocking his head, Baker said. During the tantrum, Baker said, he accidentally scratched his son's legs.
He also mentioned that Joniah had fallen off the bed twice in recent weeks, once with his mom present and another time with him. A couple weeks earlier, Baker said, he left his son on the bed, then walked four or five steps to a small refrigerator to get him juice.
"And I heard him hit, boom," Baker said. "I looked back, and I knew he had hit head first again. He had, like, flipped over."
If his son had head injuries, Baker said, it was probably from those two falls. "Lord, if I had known he hit that hard, I would have brought him in," Baker said.
Vann asked for more details, with a digital recorder running on the coffee table. "What kind of floors do y'all have?"
"It's carpeted, but, man, that carpet's been in the house for a long time. It's worn down. It's an add-on, so it has concrete under that. It's damn near like stepping on this," he said, looking down at the hospital floor, then stomping his boot for effect.
Baker said that at about 3:30 that afternoon, after giving Joniah a bath, he put his son in the car to pick up his fiancée from work. On the way, Baker noticed that Joniah had slumped forward in his car seat. He was "breathing kind of funny," Baker said. The parents sped to Children's Medical Center.
Vann paused, then looked Baker in the eye. He thought Baker was lying. But for now, he wanted to keep things cordial.
"Mr. Baker," he began, "I've got a couple things I need to go over with you, okay? You've told me a lot of stuff, especially about him falling off the bed, different things about the bathtub. What I need to do is take pictures of that stuff. So I have to get your permission to take pictures."
Baker thought for a minute, then nodded. "That's fine," he said.
As the group prepared to leave the hospital, Nichols and her detectives talked quietly in the hallway. Slade had just interviewed the mother, Sanford. She said that Baker had been home alone with the baby all week while she worked. That day, when they'd sped to the hospital, Baker seemed upset, nervous. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to do it," he said, according to Sanford. She thought he was referring to the scratches on the baby's legs.
Slade believed they had most of what they needed to arrest Baker for injury to a child. He'd admitted that he had been taking care of Joniah, and he had given an explanation—falling off the bed, a bathtub struggle—that didn't account for the baby's head injuries.
With a trial in mind, the detectives wanted to hand prosecutors a confession, one that explained what had happened to the baby. They needed to bond with Baker, become his friend. Baker kissed his fiancée goodbye and walked down the hospital hallway with detectives. As the elevator doors dinged and opened, Nichols pointed to Baker's jacket.
"Is Green Bay your team?" she asked.
"Um-hmm," Baker replied.
"Brett Favre is a love of mine," Nichols said.
The sports talk continued as they headed down the elevator, back into the night.
The caravan arrived at the house on Maryland Avenue in East Oak Cliff just after midnight. Baker rode with the two detectives, and Nichols followed in her Impala. They parked in front of the white wooden house with steel bars covering the windows and front door.
Baker headed up the walk, jangling his keys. He unlocked the door, and it swung open with a loud creak. The detectives stepped into a living room crowded with furniture and toys. An empty Exersaucer faced a television playing the Disney Channel. Baker led detectives through the house, passing Joniah's room. They peered in to see a wooden crib, baby sheets covered in zebras and elephants. A poster of a sandy beach printed with the "Footprints" poem was tacked to the wall.
The detectives walked into Baker's back bedroom, with orange shag carpet and scuffed white walls. A queen mattress and box springs lay on the floor beside a space heater. Baker walked over to the bed and began to straighten the faded rosebud sheets.
"Don't mess with the bed!" Slade said.
Baker dropped the sheet, whipped around.
"This is the bed he fell off of, right?" Nichols asked calmly, moving toward him. "Don't touch anything, just show me."
"Yes, I was sitting right here, and he was sitting right there," Baker said, pointing to the bed. "I got up to go to the refrigerator, and it was like, boom. By the time I opened the door, boom, I looked back, and I was like, fuck!"
The detectives examined the small fridge covered with snacks, a bag of Doritos, Oreo cookies, $2.99 cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles.
"This is crazy," Baker said. "I need a cigarette or something." He went to an overflowing ashtray on the bathroom counter and sifted through the butts.
At 12:41 am, a crime scene technician arrived, put on blue rubber gloves, and began collecting evidence in plastic bags. When he came to the space heater, he paused, then continued on.
As the technician worked, Nichols walked through the bedroom, holding a small flashlight. She lingered by a faded piece of paper tacked to the wall above the nightstand. It read:
Certificate of Award, presented by the Windham School District to Jonathan Baker, for successful completion of ON THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM: MACHINE WASHER
Presented the 17th day of November 2007
Baker had completed the program in prison. At 24, he had been convicted of possession of cocaine and had served about two and a half years.
Nichols moved her light to a photograph hanging on the wall, a picture of Joniah at 5 months old, smiling from inside a frame that said, "My Dad, My Hero." She lifted the frame and handed it to the evidence technician. It was the kind of thing, Nichols thought, that a prosecutor might put to good use in front of a jury.
Baker's fiancée arrived home. Caseworkers had barred both parents from Joniah's hospital room. "They just took pictures of the whole house," Baker told her as they sat on the couch holding hands. "I don't know what's going to happen now."


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November 1, 2012 | Vol. 116 -- No. 28
The race for the congressional 5th District House of Representatives seat was whittled down from a field of four in the Aug. 7 primary to two: Republican incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Democratic challenger Rich Cowan.
McMorris Rodgers is seeking her fifth consecutive term as representative. She is currently the vice chair of the House Republican Conference and the highest-ranking House Republican woman. She is also a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Richard S. Hand, Sr., "Big Rich" of Little Creek, DE passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE. He was 60. Mr. Hand was born October 27, 1953 in Dover, the son of the late Roy and Marian Hand. He spent his lifetime as a Commercial Waterman on the Delaware Bay. His passion was running the dredge boat. Big Rich was a Life Member and the current President of the Little Creek Fire Company, a position he held since 2000. He joined the department in 1969 and remained a prominent member. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed watching TV; especially the History Channel, and anything to do with WWII and Sci-Fi. He loved spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Marie; two sons, Richie "Little Rich" and Tim "Frog"; his brother, Roy "Captain Roy" and his wife Sue; four grandchildren, Lauren "Lil girl", Tripp "Lil Man", Kaitlyn "Tater Bug", and Alyssa "Bebe"; his 3 babies, Cookie, Hey Boy, and Rascal; his special nieces and nephews, Joe Masten "Lil Joe", Karen Masten "Tinky", Becky Satterfield "Goldilocks" and her husband Paul, Eric Hand "Ball Bearin" wife Jessica, and son Blake; His father-in-law, John Peer, Sr. "Pop"; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Sawyer "Dot"; two sister-in-laws, Jeannie Hastings and Candy Peer; and his brother-in-law, John Peer, Jr. and their families. A viewing will be held on Friday December 6, 2013 at 1 pm in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street Smyrna, DE. Funeral services will begin at 3 pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Little Creek Fire Company, PO Box 327, Little Creek, DE 19961 or to Little Creek United Methodist Church, Little Creek, DE 19961.
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Evan Lukash
Two journals written by a free spirit and young man traveling coast to coast documenting the adventures he had within
A Californian stuck in Boston MA. Evan Lukash is in his third year at The School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston and Tufts University. He is a visual artist working towards his BFA
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Josh Freeman (shot put), Ashley Gaston (discus, shot put), Kyle Landon (high jump), Alexus Scott (shot put) and Curtis Wideman (hammer throw) will each represent Southern at the national meet.
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Sasha Leeth enters her second season as graduate assistant coach for Saluki track & field after an illustrious career as a thrower for the Salukis.
While at SIU, Leeth was named NCAA All-American in the hammer throw and weight throw in 2009-10, while also qualifying for both the NCAA Indoor Championships and Outdoor Championships as a junior and senior. She als earned all-MVC honors in the hammer throw as a sophomore, junior, and senior, while being named all-MVC in the weight throw all four years. Leeth ranks third all-time in SIU history in the hammer throw and weight throw.
A native of Paris, Ill., Leeth graduated from Southern Illinois in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in administration of justice. Leeth is currently pursuing a dual masters degree in sport studies and public administration.
2009-10: Earned NCAA All-American honors in the hammer throw with an eighth place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships...Also garnered NCAA All-American honors in the weight throw at the NCAA Indoor Championships...Named all-Missouri Valley Conference in the weight throw...Honored as the MVC Field Athlete of the Week award on March 29...Holds third longest hammer throw mark in SIU history with a distance of 206-08 (62.99m) at the SIU Spring Classic...Ranks third all-time in the weight throw with a mark of 68-02.25 (20.78m) at the MVC Indoor Championships...Notched eight top five finishes in the hammer throw, including a first place finish at the SIU Spring Classic...Finished in the top five five times in the weight throw.
2008-09: Earned all-MVC honors in the hammer throw, in addition to being named a MVC Scholar-Athlete...Qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships after finishing second in the weight throw at the MVC Indoor Championships...Earned six Top five finishes at the weight throw in indoor competition, including a first place finish at the SASF Invitational...In outdoor competition, earned three first place and three second place finishes in the hammer throw...Advanced to the NCAA Championships in the hammer throw after placing fourth at the Mid-East Regional...Currently holds SIU's second longest distance in the hammer throw with a 201-05.
2007-08: Garnered 2008 all-conference honors during the outdoor season after finishing third in the hammer...Qualified for the NCAA Mideast Regional in that event, where she finished 24th...2008 MVC Scholar-Athlete...Finished in the Top 10 on 11 occasions in seven outdoor meets... Her 183-05 throw at the MVC Outdoor meet was a career-best...Placed a season-best second in the hammer at the Spring Classic...She qualified for NCAA Regionals with a throw of 180-03 in that meet...Competed in the weight throw and shot put during the indoor season...Best finish was third in the weight throw at the Friday Night Special.
2006-07: NCAA Outdoor Regional qualifier in the hammer throw and garnered indoor all-conference honors in the weight throw (finished third) during the 2006-07 campaign, her first full season of competition...Competed in five indoor and six outdoor meets, recording 15 Top 10 finishes in throwing events...Top finish was at the SIUE Twilight when she won the hammer throw with a season-best throw of 182-08.75...Finished fifth in the discus and hammer at the 2007 MVC Outdoor Championships...Redshirted the 2006 indoor and outdoor seasons due to injury.
High School: Four-time all-conference, state qualifier and MVP at Paris High School...Finished seventh in the state shot put as a freshman and third in the state discus as a junior...Best shot put toss was 40-3 and top discus mark was 137-3.
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There's lots to love about this movie but I'm mentioning only five because I don't want you to waste too much time reading about it. Honestly, I don't know what's not to love about it - especially when it's better than the first.
I'm glad to finally be off embargo so that I can talk about it.
- Steve Rogers is looking better than ever. He's stronger, faster, whittier, and a tad more buff than the last time we saw him. Chris Evans is fit, trim and getting more yummy looking with each new action movie he puts under his belt. Thank goodness the powers that be ditched the Fantastic Four franchise so that Evans could be free and shine in this role, delivering a multi-layered Captain America that we can empathize with.
- The movie delivers an action sequence within the first 15 minutes. The scene on the ship sets you up for more fight goodies to come. My 10 year old was mesmerized and the grown men behind me were full of "ohhhh"s. Both Captain America and the Black Widow kick serious butt in this scene and look great doing it. I forgot just how strong Cap is until he bounces villains off the edge of ships with one kick or takes down a whole elevator full of Shield agents.
- Nick Fury ain't no sucker. I love Sam Jackson in this role. He's witty yet formidable and smart. I wanted to see Fury engaged in more action and I get a little more of that in The Winter Soldier. Come on, we need to see how he earned his stripes! When Hydra tries to take him down in an elaborate car scene, Fury makes it known he's not going down like that. I couldn't help but wish I owned his truck, able to withstand just about anything. This is just a prelude to how Fury stays one step ahead of EVERYONE in the movie.
- There are just enough action scenes in The Winter Soldier without overdoing it on the explosions and carnage. I think the ship scene is probably my favorite of all the action scenes. My son said he liked the second movie more than the first because of the action. Guess he doesn't need any more backstory.
- There are twists and turns all throughout The Winter Soldier. I won't get into particulars because I don't want to spoil it for you but in general, you'll find a couple of surprises that you may not have seen coming. You'll also see some predictable plot elements as well. Unfortunately, Black Widow and Captain America don't push the romantic envelope too much although I'd like to see that particular plot thicken in the future.
Please let me know what you thought about Captain America: The Winter Soldier. What did you like or dislike? What was your favorite scene? What would you have done different?
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BF3 players
Hey all,
Have done a quick search to see if there's a specific PS3 BF3 player list, but haven't been able to find one (Apologies to admin if I've missed it).
Have been able to connect with a few members but would like a few more for Mic-d up tactical conquest etc
Anyone keen to add, my PSN is anisbet87, in VIC, Australia
Keen to find out others.
See you in game!
I'm the Same mate.
Played a lot of team play with BF2 and now back and looking for a Division For PS3 if TOG has one.
My tag is The_Lactator
Thanks for your time.........
add me aswell
i play a couple casual sessions during the week
happy to catch up for a game or two
PSN ID is in my sig
I didn't see a BF3 thread for PS3 except this one. Add me to your FL if you can and send me an invite. I'll even stop playing BO2 to join you.
PSNID: ricochet67
Hi all add me to Jony2combzau I log on with a workmate every now and then, heaps of good fun.
My location is Gawler SA
If you are not on my friends list I will add you with a message that will say TOG. See you on line :-)
Do we have a PS3 BF3 clan, if so what and how to join?
So I am guessing no :-(
Hey all if any one is interested I am playing with a bunch of guys with the clan tag of BFC. They are a good bunch of guys so if you are on and see them in game, hook up with them. They are a team based group and concentrate on the objectives with kills second and for a crap player like myself, it is much more fun.
Happy gaming ladies and gents. :-)
I guess we will have to make this official thread for ps3 BF3
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College Hockey:Kozier Lifts Cornell In Overtime
Lamb's Penalties Hurt Tigers, Says 'There's No Excuse For It'
ITHACA, N.Y. — David Kozier's overtime goal lifted Cornell to a 3-2 victory over Princeton in the first game of a best-of-three, first-round series. Princeton and Cornell will play Game 2 of the series Saturday at 7 p.m.
Cornell won the faceoff to the right of Princeton goalie Dave Stathos. Sam Paolini slid a pass to Kozier, and his backhander at 7:25 of the extra period went high over Stathos' blocker as the Big Red erased the Tigers two-goal, third-period lead.
David Schneider and Shane Campbell scored early third-period goals less than two minutes apart as Princeton took a 2-0 lead, but a pair of Ryan Vesce power-play goals forced overtime.
Campbell gave Princeton a two-goal advantage with a gorgeous move that beat two Cornell defenders. Cornell goalie Matt Underhill tried in vain for a poke check, and Campbell put it into an empty net.
But, shortly thereafter, Princeton started a parade to the penalty box, with a combination of some tight calls and ill-advised Princeton plays. Vesce took advantage as his centering pass from the right faceoff circle deflected off Schneider's leg and behind Stathos.
Midway through the period, senior captain Kirk Lamb took a double-minor penalty, and it marked a huge shift in the game. Lamb had been battling with 6-foot-5-inch Cornell forward Stephen Baby throughout the shift, and when Lamb finally took his man down, he was called for a penalty. Then, as Underhill was coming off for an extra skater, Lamb ran into him and was called for an extra roughing penalty.
Vesce then made the Tigers pay again. This time the freshman winger took a pass from Larry Pierce at the Tiger blueline and skated around a defenseman before sliding a shot past Stathos.
"I took a penalty and it was stupid," said Lamb. "The guy was on top of me and I stood up and tripped him. And Underhill was skating to the bench and I hit him, and I guess he [the referee] has to call it. I can take the criticism, I took stupid penalties."
Lamb acknowledged he was a marked man all game, but said it should be no excuse.
"I've been getting that all year and I don't take eight minutes in penalties every game. The penalty killers bailed me out twice, but the odds are against me they're going to score. I knew going in they'd be on me.
"I'm a leader of a team and I know when I make mistakes. For three periods and overtime we played fantastic with the exception of 10 seconds when I took two penalties. It's part of the game, but to take eight [minutes] is unacceptable."
Stathos played well, stopping 31 shots, but once again the Cornell power play proved to be the difference. The Big Red has scored seven goals in three games this season against the Tigers, five have been with the man advantage.
After two scoreless periods, Schneider broke free just 26 seconds into the third period when took a pass from George Parros, cut to the slot and put a backhander behind Cornell goalie Matt Underhill.
Less than two minutes later Campbell broke up the Cornell play at the Tiger blueline and skated untouched up ice. His forehand move fooled Underhill and Princeton held a 2-0 lead.
Despite not scoring through the first 40 minutes, both teams had quality opportunities. Lamb, back in the lineup after sitting out the final weekend of the regular season with an injury, had perhaps the Tigers' two best two chances in the first. Midway through the period he couldn't quite kick the puck to his stick while at the left of Underhill, and later his backhander from the slot slid just wide of the left post.
Late in the first period freshman Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer forced a turnover and drove to the net, crashing into Underhill and he was switching from his backhand to his forehand. The senior goalie smothered the puck as Fouladgar-Mercer cut across the crease.
Stathos was tested on several occasions in the first, stopping all 11 shots that he faced. Cornell's two best chances were by defenseman Mark McRae, who walked down the slot early in the period and later had a prime scoring opportunity on the power play.
Early in the second period Stathos robbed David Francis on the power play, one of his 13 saves in the period.
Underhill was equally impressive at the other end of the ice. He made a sprawling save when Scott Prime attempted to put home a Lamb rebound at 7:34 of the second with the Tigers on the power play. Later Campbell led Tigers on a three-on-two break.
Underhill stopped Campbell's initial shot and somehow kept out George Parros' rebound attempt from the crease. The Tigers continued to pressure the Big Red as Underhill stopped Chris Corrinet from the goalmouth with four minutes remaining in the second period, and moments later the Big Red netminder made a right pad save off a shot from Brad Parsons.
Skating with four-on-three advantage, Stathos twice stopped Kozier in the second period. Stathos became entangled with congestion in the crease and was knocked down but made glove save on Mark McRae with 1:30 remaining in the period to preserve the scoreless tie.
Princeton killed off five penalties through two periods, and Ethan Doyle and Neil McCann blocked several shots in a penalty-killing role. In the third period, however, the Cornell power play was the difference.
"You've just gotta forget about it," said Lamb. "It's such a cliche, and it's impossible really. But we have to go to bed and come back and give it a shot. We're playing our best hockey right now, and we played with them every step of the way tonight.
"I was emotional — but as a leader of a team, you have to keep that in check and focus it in the right direction. There's no excuse for it, everyone's emotional right now."
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Many people thought we were mad. Most days we think the same. But for different reasons.
To open another Italian bar and restaurant in Chicago? You must be mad.
But we're not mad just committed. Committed to a belief in what we do and how we do it. Committed to a belief in Italian food and wines and style and service. The best of produce, cooked and served in a way that's relevant to the way we want live our lives now. Authentic Italian food simply prepared to let the freshest of ingredients sing. Food to share. Menus that are flexible. A wine list that matches and challenges and is built to satisfy the full range of tastes while being neat in its numbers. With a killer cocktail list that understands the classics, knows how to push the new, and also knows that sometimes all you need is a great glass of wine or a great beer.
All this brought together with a service that can be informal only because of it's deep rooted understanding of formalities. And in surroundings that can only be described as some of the most stunning, and appropriate, design that Chicago has ever seen. Honest.
And honesty is why we are happy say: Welcome to Filini - almost 100% Italian - we're sure you won't be disappointed. We look forward to seeing you, again and again and again.


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CES 2010 - Netbooks have been big at CES since they first hit the market in 2007. A CES without new netbooks would be like Christmas without gifts. Sony has announced a new netbook called the Vaio W that is made from green materials.
The netbook sports a plastic case made form 23% recycled CDs. The carry case the netbook ships with is made from recycled PET bottles. The screen of the machine is a 10.1-inch unit with a resolution of 1366 x 768 and it is LED backlit.
Storage is to a 1GB HDD and Sony claims the battery is good for up to seven hours. The Sony website has versions of the W running both the N280 and the N450 CPU from Intel. The machines start at about $450 and will ship this month.


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How can I get the birth control patch?
If you're an appropriate candidate for the patch, your practitioner can write you a prescription.
Many insurance plans cover some of the cost of contraception. And now, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, insurance plans must cover all prescription contraceptive methods completely – with no cost to you. Plans that existed on March 23, 2010 – and some religiously affiliated employers – are exempt, but many are complying with the changes anyway.
If you're paying out of pocket, you can expect to spend between $15 and $80 a month, plus the cost of your initial doctor's visit. The patch may be available at some family planning clinics for less – or possibly free.
In addition, there are assistance programs that sometimes provide discounted or free prescriptions to those who qualify. One place to find such programs is on the Partnership for Prescription Assistance website. Another is Johnson & Johnson's access 2 wellness site.
When can I start using the patch and will I need to use a backup method at first?
You'll need to wait six weeks after you give birth before you start using the patch. This is because new moms have a particularly high risk for blood clots during the early postpartum weeks, and the estrogen in the patch raises this risk even more.
Because new mothers who aren't breastfeeding exclusively may ovulate within a month after delivery, you'll need to abstain from sex or use another method of contraception during this time, such as the progestin-only mini-pill or condoms.
You don't have to wait for your period to start using the patch if you've been abstinent or consistently using another form of contraception since you gave birth. However, you will need to abstain or use condoms for at least the first seven days on the patch.
If you decide to wait for your period (which usually resumes within eight weeks after delivery if you're not nursing), be sure to use another form of contraception in the meantime. But have the patch on hand so you can apply it on the first day of your cycle – that is, the day you get your period. That way you'll be protected immediately and won't need to use backup contraception.
If you don't apply the initial patch on the first day of your cycle, you can apply it during the second through fifth day of your cycle. However, in this case, you will not have immediate protection and will need to abstain or use a condom (or, if you've been refitted since you gave birth, another barrier method such as a diaphragm or cervical cap) for backup protection for the next seven days to ensure that you don't get pregnant.
There's also a "Sunday start" option. With this schedule, you apply your first patch on the first Sunday after your menstrual period starts, and you continue to use backup contraception for the first week of your first patch cycle. (If your period starts on a Sunday, apply the patch the same day. In this case, you won't need to use backup contraception.)
If you're switching to the patch from the combination birth control pill or ring, or the minipill, you can switch at any time in your cycle. Just be sure to use a backup method for seven days after you apply the first patch (unless you start on day one of your cycle).
How exactly do I use the birth control patch?
Preparing to use the patch
First, read the instructions that come with the patch. If you don't have them on hand, you can find them (and helpful diagrams) on the Ortho Evra website.
Also, make sure you always have an extra patch available so you won't have a problem if a patch needs replacement (because it becomes partially detached, for example) or your pharmacy is closed when you need to apply a new one. Your pharmacist can provide you with an extra patch.
Store the unopened patch pouches at room temperature in their original containers out of the reach of children. Temperatures above 86 degrees or below 59 degrees Fahrenheit can render an unopened patch ineffective. (Don't put the pouches in the refrigerator or freezer.)
Also, don't cut, tape, write on, or in any way decorate your patch or you may affect the amount of medication that you receive.
Finally, consider buying a pack of emergency contraception pills so you'll have them in case you need them. You can buy them without a prescription if you're at least 17 years old. (See note below.)
Applying the patch
First decide where on your body you'd like to apply the patch. You have four choices: your upper outer arm, your upper torso (front or back, excluding your breasts), your abdomen, or your buttock.
Make sure that the area of skin you choose is clean, dry, and free of any skin products such as makeup, lotion, cream, or powder. Don't apply the patch to skin that is red, irritated, or cut. Finally, don't apply it to skin that will be rubbed by tight clothing (such as a waistband).
Before applying a new patch, double-check the expiration date on the package. Then wash your hands with soap and water. Open the foil pouch that contains the patch and peel the patch and its plastic liner off the foil liner.
Peel away half of the plastic liner, but avoid touching the sticky side of the patch with your fingers. Apply the sticky side of the patch to the area of skin where you've chosen to wear it. Peel the rest of the plastic liner away as you do. Press down firmly on the patch with the palm of your hand for ten seconds, making sure that the edges stick well.
While the patch is on
Once a patch is in place, leave it there for seven days straight. Check the patch every day to make sure that all the edges are still sticking. You can shower, bathe, swim, or exercise as usual.
Don't try to clean the edges of the patch or use any products on the skin near the patch while it's on, or you may cause it to come loose.
Removing the patch and applying a new one
After you've had the patch on for seven days in a row, peel it off, fold it in half so it sticks to itself, and discard it in the trash. Don't flush the patch down the toilet.
If a small ring of adhesive is left on your skin, you can remove it by rubbing a small amount of baby oil on the area.
To avoid irritation, don't apply the new patch to the same exact place on your skin. You can apply the new patch to a different area of the body if you wish, as long as it's one of the four recommended areas.
Each new patch should be applied on the same day of the week. This day is called your "patch change day." Apply a new patch each week for three weeks in a row.
Your patch-free week
After you remove the third patch, you'll begin a patch-free week. During this week, you'll likely get your period (it may be lighter than normal), which will typically start two to three days after you take the patch off. You'll still be protected against pregnancy during this hormone-free week, so you don't need to use a backup method.
If you wish to change your "patch change day," you may do it during your patch-free week. Simply apply a new patch and start the new cycle on the day you prefer, as long as it is no more than seven days after you removed the last patch.
Starting a new patch cycle
It's very important to apply a new patch to begin a new cycle no more than one week after you removed the last one, even if you still have some menstrual bleeding. As long as you apply the patch on time, you'll have continuous protection and won't need to use backup contraception.
If more than seven days have passed since you removed your last patch and you haven't yet applied a new one, you're no longer protected against pregnancy, and you'll need to use another method of contraception if you have sex. Once you do apply a new patch, you'll need to use a backup method of contraception for the first seven days after the patch is applied.
It's a good idea to mark on your calendar which days you need to change your patch, when your patch-free week will start, and when you need to apply a new patch to start a new cycle.


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Bell CH-135 TWIN HUEY
After the successful introduction of the CH-118 Iroquois helicopter into CF service, a major improvement of the basic Bell model 204/205 was undertaken starting in 1968 on behalf of the US military. The uprated helicopter was based around the installation of the Canadian developed Pratt & Whitney PT-6T Twin-Pac power plant.
This involved two of the Canadian company's PT-6A turboshaft engines coupled to a common gear box which resulted in a significant increase in installed thrust with the benefit of enhanced twin-engine reliability. The Twin Huey development warranted a new model designation, and the 212 versions or UH-1N, as it was known in the US military,proved to be highly successful.
The CF recognized the potential of this new helicopter and ordered 50 Twin Hueys for general utility duties in support of Canadian land forces. The Twin Hueys were primarily flown in tactical aviation roles and were painted and equipped accordingly. The exception were three Twin Hueys which were devoted to Base Rescue Flight duties in Goose Bay, Labrador. Twin Hueys served with distinction in a wide variety of CF roles & missions.
CH-135 Twin Huey helicopter on exercise with Land Force units. (CF Photo)
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For many experienced travelers, packing for an upcoming trip to the Galapagos Islands may be very routine, obvious and almost natural. However, there are many (both experienced and novice travelers alike) that may gain a better insight of what will come in hand while excitedly packing for your explorations in the Galapagos Islands.
First, you need to keep in mind the following luggage restrictions (imposed by the airlines). Each tourist is permitted one standard carry-on (no greater than 8 kg or 17.6 lbs) and one check-in piece (20 kg or 44 lbs). If you exceed the weight limit expect to pay excess baggage charges of US $2 per kg.
Upon checking in for your flight out to the Galapagos Islands (in Guayaquil or Quito), all passengers are required to have their luggage screened by SICGAL (its acronym in Spanish) or the Galapagos Inspection and Quarantine System. Basically passengers are not permitted to pack any plant, animal or agricultural products (e.g., fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, plants etc). For greater detail, please review this pdf.
For more info on invasive species, there is a good relevant article by Galapagos Conservancy.
It's always a good idea to travel light by bringing only what you need for your trip. Being over burdened with luggage can make transfers and travel difficult.
Now that you have a clear idea of your Galapagos luggage weight restrictions, and what you are NOT permitted to pack, lets move on to what you SHOULD pack!
The Bare Essentials
- Travel Documents (Passport etc) – All foreigners are required to travel with their valid and original passport. You will more than likely also need to bring along your planned and arranged travel service documents (e.g. cruise or hotel voucher, electronic airline ticket print out etc.)
- Day (or Fanny) Pack – this is what you will generally take almost everywhere, and will most likely include extra clothing and other necessities during your daily island visits (e.g., sunblock/suncream, camera, glasses etc).
- Duffle bag (or backpack) – In addition to your carry-on bag, you will need one principal piece of luggage to pack your main items – like clothes, toiletries etc. Although you can take a suitcase, it is advisable to have something that has wheels.
- Comfortable walking shoes (or boots) with good traction – keep in mind that your itinerary may include walking on sharp, hot volcanic lava or hiking on rocky trails.
- Teva style sandals – good for hiking on beaches and without the worry of getting wet. Keep in mind that several of the landing are "wet landings" (i.e., stepping from a zodiak onto a beach, where you may get wet up to your the calf of your leg). Most people (myself included) live perpetually in these during my stay in Galapagos. Thong (or flip flop) sandals are not appropriate.
- Swimming (bathing) suit – for your times swimming and/or snorkeling. I recommend packing two … which allows for one to dry from the previous day's activity.
- Light to medium fleece jacket – It can be anything from windy, wet, misty to cool at times … especially in the late evening aboard your vessel after a day in the hot sun.
- Gortex (or similar) rain jacket – this comes in handy especially during the 'garua' season and early fall, where it is not uncommon to experience drizzle or light rain.
- Shorts – you will generally live in these most of the time. Quick-dry are the best.
- T-shirts – again, you will use these frequently.
- Long-sleeve short or blouse – contrary to popular belief sunblock/suncream is not the best sun protection … a light long sleeve shirt act more efficiently, covering your arms against the strong sun. In addition, these come in handy for the cooler early mornings and late evenings.
- Lightweight full length pants (or trousers) of either synthetic or cotton – as above, for the cooler periods.
- Hat or cap – A wide brim hat is the best – as it tends to protect more of your body (including neck) from the hot sun. I recommend one with a chin strap … you will thank me when you are standing in areas that are very windy and don't have to go chasing after you hat!
- Sunglasses – preferably polarized, as it will help you see more when looking in the water to spot turtles, rays etc. As some of the beaches have talc-soft white sand, the sun can be almost blinding at times!
- Socks – athletic style socks for walking & hiking.
- Regular underwear – keep in mind that the majority of vessels and hotels do not provide laundry service (exceptions do exist).
- Toiletries – Toothpaste, toothbrush, shaving kits, razors, comb (or hair brush) etc.
- First aid & medication – Aloe Vera gel, sunblock/suncream of the highest SPF possible, insect repellent, hand sanitizer or gel, moisturizing cream, pain relief (e.g. aspirin etc for headaches or muscle pain). Although many vessels carry sea (motion) sickness medication, for those of you susceptible to this ailment I strongly recommend bringing your own supply to be sure.
- Cash $$$ – USD $100 per person for the Galapagos National Park entrance fee (must be paid upon arrival in Galapagos, and only in US cash), USD $10 per person for the INGALA Toruist Control Card (payable only in US cash at the airport [Quito or Guayaquil] of departure, and enough for extra drinks, alcoholic beverages, tips and personal spending.
- Camera and/or video camera– what is going to the Galapagos Islands without being able to permanently capture and record those memorable moments? A good rule is to bring more film/memory than you think you will need! Also, I recommend bringing along extra batteries (or battery packs) …. it's most frustrating to have your camera run out of juice JUST when you are about to capture something fascinating! I also recommend a polarized lens. While a telephoto lens could come in handy, it is not absolutely necessary as most of the wildlife is almost within touching distance (other than many of the bird life). Similar to a telephoto lens, a tripod could come in handy but is not absolutely necessary. If you are semi-pro or professional, obviously you will bringing these latter two along! An underwater camera is highly recommended.
- Travel adapters & chargers – sooner or later you will need to charge something!
- Water bottle – ideal for your island hikes in the hot sun. Many vessels may provide you with one … but best be prepared.
- Plastic (Ziplock) bags – to protect valuables from the drizzle, rain, salt water and sand. Sand and seawater are the enemies of any optical or electronic instrument. Keep this in mind when considering what to bring. A wise idea to take any photographic equipment is large high quality Zip-Lock bags to keep your camera in, especially when crossing to shore etc. Bring a few, to allow wet ones to dry out.
- Alarm clock – some may need this companion to ensure you get up in time for those early morning sunrises or breakfast!
- Spare batteries – better to have them and not need them then to not have them and really need them!
- A journal book – for recording your thoughts, experiences etc.
- Towel – although all boats and hotels will provide you with this, it often comes in hand to have an extra one of your own.
- Reading book(s)
- Binoculars – Useful to see some of the more distant and timid wildlife (e.g. Galapagos Hawk, Whales etc).
- Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) – Most boats and tour operators provide this equipment (sometime there is an extra charge involved), but if you have your own and have the space, bring them along.
In closing …
The following (in my humble opinion and experience) are other things to bring along with you on your trip to the Galapagos Islands:
- … a Sense of Adventure and curiosity;
- … a Sense of Respect and responsibility (for the islands, wildlife and ecosystem);
- … a Sense of Humour (for those moment when things don't always go as planned)
Enjoy … but to Not Destroy.


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Sherlock: "You seem upset. Do you have an aversion to cocks?"
Watson: "Not as a species. I have an aversion to these particular…you know what? I'm not twelve. I'm not calling them that. Feed your roosters."
"The One Percent Solution" is tonight's episode of "Elementary." If you have yet to see tonight's episode, beware of spoilers! To review the last case file, click here. Be sure to check out the slideshow for more quotes from tonight's episode. "Elementary" airs Thursday nights at 9 on CBS (KHOU).
Lestrade is back and currently working a new job. Sadly, at no point does Sherlock question why Lestrade calls himself the "security czar." Personally I would have loved to hear Lestrade's explanation. Given how their last interaction went down, it is surprising how cooperative Sherlock is in terms of working with Lestrade. He shares everything he has learned with Lestrade, and Sherlock only really withholds information during the part where he thinks that Lestrade might be involved. What would be great is to see a flashback of how Lestrade and Sherlock used to work together, before Lestrade starting taking credit for Sherlock's findings. There are some things that are better seen then mentioned. There is not much talk of how they worked together before Lestrade got addicted to the spotlight. Did you enjoy seeing Lestrade again?
This is a great episode for Lestrade, especially concerning his relationship with Sherlock. Typically side characters don't get this kind of attention and character development, especially not a good guy character. If it was a villain, then the writers might devote time to developing his or her character. Lestrade is simply an old colleague of Sherlock's. Lestrade worries about what Sherlock might think of him. It shows that Lestrade has a high opinion of Sherlock and cares about what Sherlock thinks of him. What did you think of Lestrade during this episode?
The case plays second fiddle to the Lestrade storylines, which is fine. It's an intriguing case, but there did not need to be more time spent on it. It is much more enjoyable to focus on the relationship between Lestrade and Sherlock. I'm still waiting for a scene with Lestrade and Bell discussing what it is like to work with Sherlock. Did you enjoy the case?
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iCloud Login - How To
A common question we get is "How do I log in to iCloud?". Usually iCloud login is simple but because there are various ways to login to iCloud depending on what kind of device you are on, and which iCloud service you want to log in to and use, we have listed the most common iCloud login options
Applies to iOS 6, iOS 5 (some features only), iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac computers running Mountain Lion
iCloud login from iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad:
To log in to iCloud from any iDevice running iOS6, tap SETTINGS, then iCloud and tap Login or if you have not yet created your iCloud account, tap the button to create a new iCloud account and follow the prompts.
If you are already logged in to iCloud on one account, but would like to log out and login to iCloud using another account, scroll to the bottom of the Settings|iCloud screen and choose "Delete Account". Deleting the iCloud account will remove it from your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch and remove all of the associated data (emails, contacts, etc) from your device. It will not delete your iCloud account. After you 'delete' the iCloud account from your phone you can then login to iCloud with another iCloud account. Once you have logged in to iCloud this way your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch will have access to iCloud email, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Safari Shared Tabs, Notes, Passbook, photo stream, stored documents and data, Find My iPhone, as well as automatic backups of your device to iCloud. To disable any of these services from your device, just tap the on button and change it to "OFF".
To login to iCloud and access iMessages from your iPhone or other iDevice you must may have to take a few extra steps:
Tap SETTINGS, then MESSAGES
Ensure that iMessage is set to ON
If you want to automatically deliver iMessages to iPhones that are not using iCloud or when iCloud is not available to you or the recipient, make sure "Send as SMS" is ON.
Under "Send and Receive" enter any additional email address you would like to associate with your iCloud and receive iMessages at. Each email you add will have to be validated.
Set your iMessage "Caller ID", by putting a checkmark next to the phone number or email address under "Start New Conversations From".
To login to iCloud and use FaceTime you may have to take a few extra steps:
Tap SETTINGS, then FACETIME
Make sure that FaceTime is set to ON
Click Log In and enter your iCloud account and password
If you are already logged in to FaceTime with an iCloud account, and wish to use another iCloud account for Factime, tap "Apple ID", then tap "Sign Out", you can then sign-in with any other iCloud account for FaceTime. FaceTime caller ID and FaceTime "you can be reached by FaceTime at:" works the same as on iMessage described above.
iTunes App Stores:
You can use two different accounts for iCloud services (above) and the iTunes/app store. This might be useful for example if you have a child. You may want the child to have their own iMessage, FaceTime, email, etc, but use your account for purchasing apps.
Tap SETTINGS, then iTunes & App Stores
Enter the iTunes/Apple ID/iCloud account you wish to use for app purchases. If another iTunes account is already logged in, tap "Apple ID", select Sign Out, then enter the new iTunes account information.
How to login to iCloud from a Mac
On your Mac, click the Apple Logo in the far upper left of (any) screen.
Select System
Click (don't need to double click!) iCloud
Click sign in and enter your info
If you are signed in already and wish to change to another iCloud account, click Sign Out on the left, and then Sign In with the iCloud/Apple ID you wish to use.
FaceTime From your Mac:
Click the FaceTime icon or click the search magnifying glass in the upper right of any screen and type 'FaceTime', then click the FaceTime icon.
From the FaceTime menu, select Preferences
In the FaceTime window, make sure that FaceTime is set to "ON", and sign in with the iCloud or Apple ID you wish to use. To switch FaceTime to use a different iCloud account or Apple ID, click "Apple ID", then click Sign-Out, then sign in with the iCloud account you wish to use.
iMessages on your Mac:
Click the Messages icon or click the search magnifying glass in the upper right of any screen and type 'Messages', then click the Messages icon.
From the Messages menu, select Preferences
Click Accounts
Click Sign In and enter your Apple ID or iCloud account information
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Login to iCloud from a PC:
Download and install the iCloud Control Panel from Apple (http://www.icloud.com/icloudcontrolpanel)
After installing the iCloud Control Panel activate iCloud by clicking 'iCloud Control Panel' in your Start Menu.
Enter the iCloud/Apple ID you wish to use
Activate the iCloud options you wish to use (Mail, Shared Bookmarks, Photo Stream)
Get iCloud Notes, Reminders, Contacts, Calendars, eMail and Find My iPhone on a PC (basic operations)
To access Notes, Reminders, Contacts, Calendars, email and Find My iPhone on a PC, go to www.icloud.com and sign-in with your iCloud id.
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Over the last several months, we have been discussing a new mining curriculum with both University and mining officials. It appears that the Associate of Science Degree in Mining Technology is ready to go! The program will be submitted to the Senate in September. I want to particularly thank Dave Meredith for his leadership to bring this project to fruition.


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Joged Bumbung? When hearing this kind of association dance in Bali, Ni Wayan Kerti, 90, immediately smiles. Understandably, the simple art always involving the audience in the stage to dance has provided a unique experience for her. Tetekes, egolan and encah cerengu gestures presented in each performance can invite more spectators. So, it is no wonder if the name Kerti and Joged Bumbung seem to have perfectly united.
In the 1960s, the fame of Ni Wayan Kerti as a Joged Bumbung dancer from Sedang village echoed throughout the Bali Island. She made performance almost every night. Even, she occasionally did it twice in one night. "At that time, I was always busy because we had no the heart to refuse the request," she said when met at her home at Susuk hamlet, Sedang village, Abiansemal subdistrict, Badung.
Though being old enough, the scratch of beauty owned by this single-son woman is still visible. Her artist life is intensely reflected in her activities. Her vivacity to preserve and yield the generation still glows in her eyes. "Taking care of my house is my current daily activity. I cannot dance or train Joged Bumbung as it used to," said the award recipient from the Badung government while smiling friendly. Kerti said that during the colonial era and civil unrest (G 30 S PKI) she had become a famous Joged dancer. Other than entertaining the public, she also often entertained foreign tourists or just took pictures in complete outfit of Joged. She was once invited to make performance to outside Bali by airplane. Unfortunately, she forgot the location.
According to Kerti, becoming a Joged dancer was miserable by carrying favor. Originally, she was forced by the headman. As teenager in the past, she had to work to help her parents earn a living. She became a labor of picking coffee berries in the area of Seririt, Buleleng. Before having been working for a month, she was later picked up by the headman to dance Janger and Joged. Aside from having a beautiful face, Kerti was also born into a family of artist where her mother was a Gandrung dancer and father was a classic gamelan musician, so it was not difficult to train her. As proof, after a two-day exercise, Kerti directly made a performance. Acclaim of the spectators was festive, even though she left a single session. "Since then, I was always busy doing the shows and Sedang village was renowned for its Joged art that was indeed best selling," she recalled.
Being successfully becoming a Joged dancer, Kerti was then appointed to be a coach. She trained out of the village for weeks or even for months. She trained in the regions like Klungkung, Badung, Denpasar and Tabanan. She gave training without money-orientation. However, it tended to be associated with brotherhood, so there would be people greeting her when going somewhere. Then, when asked about the current phenomenon of Joged dance, this wife of the late I Wayan Daweg only kept silent. She said the current development of Joged was remarkable. The joged dancers were rocking, no longer moving side to side. Apparently, the current Joged dancers had left the pure pattern of Balinese dance. Their erotic movement gave poor impression. "Yes, after all men are happy, so such kind of Joged dancers are in demand," she said.
Unlike in the past, the dance truly served as a social dance that was much more entertaining. Ethics and creativity of Balinese dance were complied with. Even, between the Joged dancer and co-dancer competed each other to show off the dancing skill. When moving, they were moving the buttock to the right and left side instead of back and forth. "Their movement gesture is usually still paying attention to the existing pattern, so it looked lively, not rocking ass continuously," she concluded. (BTN/015)
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To recap: in part one I went over why I think stocker cattle are a fantastic way for someone to become a cattle producer. Stocker cattle are a lot cheaper than cows, and can be easily run on leased pasture. I feel that leasing pasture makes obtaining a profit easier than having to have your stockers pay for a mortgage on a purchased ranch. In part II I'll cover a few things I've learned about buying stocker calves from auctions and what to look for and avoid in your purchased calves.
Figuring out what your priorities are
Is it important for you to have calves that you can show off? Is profit your main goal or would it just be an added bonus of owning cattle? Do you want some fancy expensive calves to go along with that giant 100x Stetson you've saved up for? Profit is obtainable with all different sorts of calve, some easier than others. One thing I always remember is that if you buy low and sell low, you've got a higher profit margin than if you buy high and sell high. My cattle driver calls me the owner of the "Rainbow Cattle Company" because I have a large variety of colors, sizes and breeds in my herd. I don't mind, but some people wouldn't like to be known for that.
Some of these calves are straight off the range and had never seen a person on foot until they were gathered and branded. I put in a couple of dry cows with them to keep them calm when handling on foot.
What kind of calves should I buy?
Your first requirements should be based on your type of environment. I like to buy Brahma or Brahma cross cattle in the spring and sell them in the fall. In my area, if I buy Brahma calves chances are they're off the range and will really take off if they're on good grass. If I'm wintering a set of calves my first choice is always one of the continental breeds. Summers in my area are mild and rarely hot, so I don't have too many requirements. Winters in my part of Nevada aren't too severe, it only gets down below zero Fahrenheit for a few weeks during winter, and most days have sun, if not warmth. Still, brahma calves have a hard time with their short hair. They are also discounted a little bit in my area (though not as much as if I sell them in California), but I don't worry since I buy them discounted. Dairy breeds are a lot more difficult for me to make a profit with. Generally what the market pays me to put weight on a Holstein steer is right around or less than what my cost of gain is. My calves are on grass year round, so my cost of gain is already very low. I also avoid any type of Longhorn for the same reason. The one time I bought a couple of Longhorn heifers I sold them two weeks later for a profit to someone looking for some roping cattle. If you can count on doing that, it's certainly an option, but it was more of a fluke for me. I'm kind of on the fence regarding buying singles at the auction as a good way to get started. It's true they are discounted as singles, but they might have been sorted off as a single for a good reason. I've purchased a lot of singles and grouped them together in a uniform bunch, but until you have experience making quick judgments in an auction setting, it might be better to hold off on singles. Many times singles are simply calves that are too large or too small to be included in a bunch and sorted singly for that reason alone. If you can tell that's the reason, then go ahead and pick it up if the price is right. This summer I had just purchased a set of Brahma steers and a man behind me said, "I have to warn you, any calves with an "X" in their brand are from the "X" family and are wild range cattle that won't do a damn thing for you." A month later I brought them in to weigh and found they'd been gaining 2.65lbs per day on grass alone. I found out that man was selling a truckload of fancy black steers that I'm sure he was hoping I'd bid on instead.
What do I need to be careful of?
I've learned a LOT about things to watch out for when bidding on cattle. I've bought my fair share of year old four weights, leppies, wild range calves, stag steers, Holstein crosses, and even one cryptorchid. The good news is that I've learned to watch out for calves with long tails, long faces, long feet, overly masculine features, and have gained a sharper eye for it. With calves that will never fit into a group, I keep them to a heavier weight than normal and buy back a lighter replacement than usual. Anytime I am feeling pretty smart I remember all the little mistakes I've made at the auction. Sometimes calves that are wild in the auction ring have the high stress of the new environment and poor handling by auction employees to blame. Over time, most of the wild cattle I've purchased have been tamed to an acceptable level by quiet handling, and if that doesn't work, they'll often sell unnoticed bunched in the middle of a group of calmer cattle. One clue is that if other buyers hesitate on bidding they may have spotted something you missed. The adrenaline rush caused from high stress handling at an auction can mask many illness symptoms. Calves with horns can be purchased at a discount and easily dehorned. Longer horns will often be a sign of an older animal, so be aware of that. Bulls that are small enough and not stagy can easily be banded and castrated without a lot of stress and weight loss on the calves part. After a knife castrated calf got an infected scrotum leading to weight loss and poor condition for months, I purchased a Calicrate bander and have been extremely pleased with the results. Pinkeye, footrot, snotty noses or wheezing are all red flags.
Why haven't you said anything about prices?
Prices are different depending on your location. Prices I sell my stockers for in Nevada would be outrageously low for someone in Kansas. I determine how much I can spend based on what the calves I sold went for, and how much their expenses were. Once expenses were deducted, I have a guideline of how much I can buy the replacement calf for and still make a profit. I have a general weight I like to buy back at, but it's not set in stone. I do try to avoid bidding against order buyers if I can help it as oftentimes their need to purchase outweighs their need to get a good buy. Special feeder sales are generally a better time to sell than buy as prices seem to spike.
Ok, so I bought some calves. What the heck do I do now!
This is just the beginning! There's so much for a new cattle producer to learn. It's all a challenge, but the rewards can be great. You'll be riding a rollercoaster in the beginning, but it will smooth out eventually. Part III will cover what to do with your new calves once you get them home, so hang tight!
Newly purchased calves grazing contentedly after getting over the stress of the auction and weaning.
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October 10. 2009 12:53
Right on Blair! Another great post with useful information.
Caleb Schultz
October 10. 2009 17:59
Great post Blair! I am also thinking that if the cattle industry for some reason doesn't work out for you....you could make one heck of a career as a photographer!
Traci Middleton
October 10. 2009 19:44
Caleb, I'm very impressed with your ability to turn out great blog posts on a near daily basis. I'm gonna have to stop by and send some comments your way.Traci, thanks for the compliment! I really love photography, though I'm pretty new at it. Someday if I have a hard time coming up with a topic for a blog, I might try an ag related photo entry.
October 11. 2009 20:42
I'm really enjoying your blog entries on stocker cattle. Although it's not a possiblity in my part of the world, I'm itching to go out and test your model.
It's great to see you have positive rate of return on Brahman(please and the "n") stockers and then admit it in public. Research shows they are the most efficient cattle in beef production today. I'm just saying, I'm not biased or anything. I wish you were closer to FLA, I'd sell you a load of steers!
Great blog, looking forward to part III.
October 12. 2009 07:52
Thanks Ricky! I always forget the "n" as around here most people say it "bray-mers", kind of okie I know. If there were enough of them around here, I'd be tempted to buy only Brahmans as I've only had one in the last two years get sick, and never any pinkeye. I wish I could say that for the Herefords and Angus I've purchased!
September 29. 2010 20:36
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After a wild and successful seven-year run on the late night show, Chelsea Lately is coming to an end this August. Chelsea Handler announced her intention two months ago to depart from the network when her contract with E! expires at the end of the year.
Following a month-long "celebration" of episodes, Handler will get a live, hour-long farewell at the end of the summer, according to E! "I myself am more surprised than anyone that I was able to hold down a job for seven years, and it was a fantastic seven years," Handler stated. "I will always look back at my time on E! as most people look back at their time in college. I'm glad I went. "
During an interview with Howard Stern in March, the comedienne referred to her TV home as "a sad, sad place to live." She continued to reveal, "They don't know what they're doing [at E!]. They have no ideas. It's a failure."
The very sassy Handler has been actively pursuing future projects with other media outlets. Discussions of a potential project with Netflix have been surfacing. Although talks of the Late Late Show with CBS have been 86'd, Handler continues to find her niche, claiming that Netflix would be an ideal situation because it will allow viewers the luxury of tuning in anytime they want.
Despite the negative discussions revolving around the matter, E! and Handler released this statement: "We are very proud of 'Chelsea Lately's' long-running success and the unique space that the series carved out in late night television," said Suzanne Kolb, President of E! "Chelsea brought a distinct voice to late night with her acerbic wit and fearless commentary and we look forward to providing fans with a memorable send-off that lives up to that tradition. Most of all, we are grateful to the 'Chelsea Lately' team for making this show so special for seven years."
So why descend from the throne, Handler? According to THR, her ratings are not what they once were. But the Chelsea Lately host remains a bright beaming star in E!'s sky. They revealed Handler's close Hollywood friendships helped book A-list talent that may not have been possible otherwise.
Chelsea Lately will continue airing weeknights at 11p.m. through her finale on August 28, 2014.


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|Effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone and prostaglandin F2 alpha on reproduction in postpartum dairy cows
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|30 dairy cows were injected intramuscularly with 10 mu g GnRH daily on days 10-16 post partum and with 25 mg PGF2 alpha 14 days after the last injection of GnRH; 29 herdmate females (controls) were treated similarly, but were injected with saline in place of GnRH and PGF2 alpha . The internal genitalia were palpated before each injection to diagnose any abnormalities, and blood was sampled immediately before each injection and 30 h after the PGF2 alpha injection or last saline injection. For the experimental and control groups, the interval from parturition to 1st detected oestrus post partum averaged 36.8 plus or minus 3.5 and 41.1 plus or minus 3.2 days resp., the interval from parturition to 1st service 60.6 plus or minus 3.1 and 63.2 plus or minus 3.9 days, the CR to 1st service 34.6 plus or minus 9.5 and 46.4 plus or minus 9.6%, number of services to conception 1.8 plus or minus 0.2 and 1.7 plus or minus 0.2, incidence of cystic ovaries 3.6 plus or minus 3.6 and 14.3 plus or minus 6.7%, incidence of abortion or resorption 4.8 plus or minus 4.8 and 8.7 plus or minus 6.0%, and culling rate 23.1 plus or minus 8.4 and 14.8 plus or minus 7.0%. It is concluded that, in the absence of abnormalities of the reproductive tract, there is no economic advantage in using a GnRH-PGF2 alpha regime post partum with dairy cattle..
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The Taming of the Shrew
by William Shakespeare
The Taming of the Shrew Act 5, Scene 2 Summary
- Lucentio welcomes his guests to the wedding banquet and everybody hangs out and shoots the breeze, which involves a lot of trash talk, of course.
- Petruchio says Hortensio is afraid of his wife, the Widow, so the Widow chimes in and says Petruchio is crazy – he's the one who is afraid of his wife, Kate.
- Kate confronts the Widow but doesn't shrew out and pull her hair or anything. Seeing his wife in a verbal smack-down with another woman gets Petruchio excited – he cheers on Kate like he's at a bear baiting. (History snack: Bear baiting is an Elizabethan blood sport where a bunch of people get together and watch a pack of dogs tear into a bear that has been chained up.)
- When the women leave the room, the guys continue their little contest. Petruchio bets Hortensio and Lucentio twenty crowns that his wife is the most obedient.
- The fellas say they'll take that bet and they send a servant to fetch their wives.
- Lucentio and then Hortensio look like chumps when Bianca and then the Widow say they're too busy to stop what they're doing for their husbands.
- When Petruchio sends for Kate, she comes a-runnin' and asks Petruchio how she can serve him. Petruchio orders Kate to fetch the other wives and, to everyone's surprise, she does.
- Baptista is shocked. He says he doesn't recognize his own daughter, so he's going to give Petruchio another dowry since it seems like Petruchio has married a new and completely different woman.
- Petruchio goes on showing off and tells Kate to take off her ugly hat. Kate throws her hat on the ground.
- When Petruchio tells Kate to put the unruly wives in their proper places, Kate does that, too. She delivers the longest speech in play, which is all about how men are like kings and women are like their subjects – women should obey a man's every command. She also says husbands work hard to protect their wives, so women should be obedient. Bianca and the Widow, she says, are a disgrace to wives everywhere.
- Then, Kate kneels down and fondles Petruchio's feet while saying something like "You're the king, baby."
- Petruchio kisses Kate and says let's go to bed, baby. Then, he turns to the other men and brags that he's the man – he's landed a rich, obedient wife, and he just took an easy 40 crowns from a couple of suckas.
- Kate and Petruchio run off to bed, presumably, to make love and then live happily ever after (maybe). The wedding guests stand around with their mouths hanging open.
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