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In later Advaita, as we have noted earlier, a distinction is made between two types or kinds of spiritual experience related to transcendental consciousness: that of savikalpa samadhi, the borderline experience, as it were [...] and that of nirvikalpa samadhi, the pure experience of Reality. Savikalpa samadhi means "determinate" spiritual experience. In it an awareness of duality is absent, but unlike susupti, the deep-sleep state, the emphasis here is not so much on the absence of duality as it is on the presence of non-duality. Whereas in susupti the self is still a knowing subject, although there is nothing there as such to be known, in savikalpa samadhi the self is aware only of the presence of Reality. In susupti all the phenomenal activities self are suspended in a kind of serene blank; in savikalpa samadhi they are concentrated on the Real. In susupti the self is still very much the jiva; in savikalpa samadhi the self is passing into the Atman.Nirvikalpa samadhi is the consumation of the process. It is the pure "indeterminate" intuition of non-duality. In savikalpa samadhi the Self is aware of Reality; in nirvikalpa samadhi it is Reality.
Eliot Deutsch
Source: Advaita Vedanta : A Philosophical Reconstruction, Pages: 62,63
Contributed by: J.K.
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By Chris Jennings
The season's first major cold front moved through Mississippi's North Delta region this week bringing gadwalls, shovelers, wood ducks and surprisingly – mallards. Unfortunately, Mississippi waterfowl hunters will have to be bystanders this weekend as the neighbor to the west, Arkansas, begins its regular duck season Nov. 17. Mississippi's season doesn't open until Nov. 23, but early habitat reports indicate the chance for an opportunity-rich season.
Habitat on the state's Wildlife Management Areas are in good condition thanks to early summer precipitation. Dry conditions since then left many waterways low and natural habitat, including traditional areas along the Mississippi River, will be limited for the early part of the 2012-2013 waterfowl season.
"Many of our WMAs are reliant on moist-soil units and we had decent rain in June and July," Houston Havens, Mississippi Migratory Game Bird Biologist says. "Habitat on these areas is in good shape. We still have some pumping to do, but most are currently pumping water and are half full."
Havens explains that Muscadine Farms WMA, in Washington County, has already seen a fair number of ducks on the property.
"This area picked up a good number of ducks early. The property has excellent pumping capabilities and we were able to get water on the moist-soil units," Havens says. "There were also a good number of mallards on the property, which was a surprise."
The early cold fronts that pushed birds down the flyway may have shuffled these mallards into Mississippi, and the high-quality early habitat may have played a role. Further south in the delta, Howard Miller WMA and Mahannah WMA have also attracted a decent number of early migrants.
Havens will take to the air on Thursday, Nov. 15, performing the state's first waterfowl survey of the 2012-2013 season. The waterfowl counts are done by flying random transects of the entire Delta from Tunica County to Vicksburg. He understands waterfowl hunters' high expectations, but reminds every person he talks to about the variables that play into Mississippi having a good waterfowl season.
"We know people got all fired up when they heard the initial breeding count numbers," he says. "But this number is one piece to a large and complex problem. Being this far south in the flyway there are lots of variables. There are good wetlands down here, but there are a lot of factors that have to come together. Cold weather will be a driving force again."
Overall, Mississippi hunters have more than a week to wait until the season opener, but the season looks promising. Anxious waterfowlers will find Havens' waterfowl survey reports online by Monday, Nov. 19. (MDWFP Waterfowl Program)
Find migration and habitat reports in your area on the Ducks Unlimited Migration Map.
Chris Jennings is the Web Editor for Ducks Unlimited Magazine.

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July 2011 Waterfowl Gear Guide
Gear Bag Accessories: Must-have blind bag items
Waterfowlers are gear junkies, filling garages with boats, decoys, four-wheelers and dogs. Yet, it's the smaller items which are most forgotten. This month's Gear Guide focuses on pocket- and blind bag-sized gear that every waterfowler can use and should keep in stock. Begin piecing together your blind bag this summer with our July selections.
Leatherman® Blast® Multi-Tool
There is always a need for a knife, screwdriver, or pliers when one is not around. Keep the Leatherman Blaster multi-tool in your gear bag for every occasion.
The Leatherman® Blast® Multi-Tool features 15 tools: needlenose pliers; wire cutters clip-point knife; saw; scissors; large, small, and Phillips screwdrivers; small bit driver; bottle/can opener; wire stripper; and nylon sheath. 4" closed.
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Bushnell® Legend™ Ultra HD Compact Binoculars
The Bushnell Legend Ultra Compact binoculars provide everything a waterfowl hunter needs for scouting before a hunt, or during.
The new 8x26 and 10x26 Legend Ultra HD binoculars have fully multi-coated optics with Bushnell's patented RainGuard HD coating for a clear view in any weather conditions. The wide angle porro prisms are constructed of high quality BAK-4 glass for excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and detail.
They feature 100% waterproof and shock proof construction with a textured non-slip, non-glare rubber armor coating. The large center focus knob makes them easy to operate with gloves and the twist-up eye cups allow for quick eye relief adjustment.
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GHG Neoprene Game Tote Game Carrier
The GHG game carrier fits perfectly in any blind bag and helps separate birds in the blind.
The GHG Neoprene Game Carrier is constructed of 3mm neoprene backed with rubberized "sharkskin" fabric for comfortable, non-slip over-the-shoulder transportation of ducks and geese. A strip of nylon webbing is sewn to the front to limit stretch, and the heavy-duty snap hook holds the heaviest loads. Powder-coated matte black wire loops are welded for years of use.
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Carlson's Choke Tube Universal Wrench
Choke tube changes in the field can become a hassle without the proper tools. By keeping Carlson's Choke universal tube wrench in your blind bag, you won't have any problems helping everyone in the blind change tubes, if needed.
Remove or insert chokes in seconds! Carlson's choke Tube Speed Wrench is easy to operate and you need only your index finger and thumb to use it. Works great in the field, on the bench, or in any situation.
For more information, visit
Bass Pro Shops® First Aid Kit - Pocket Kit
Why not be prepared for anything? This small first aid kit slips into your blind bag, and is a must have for every hunter going to the field or water.
Bass Pro Shops first aid kits are tailored specifically to the outdoor activities you love most. Kit includes everything you need (and nothing that you don't) for maximum safety and effectiveness.
One - Povidone iodine ointment
Two - Antiseptic towelettes
Five - Alcohol wipes
Two - Sting relief
One - Antibiotic ointment
Ten - Adhesive bandages 1" x 3"
Five - Mini bandages
One - Extra large 2" bandage
One - Knuckle bandage
One - Fingertip bandage
Two - 2" x 3" non-stick pads
Resealable bag
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GHG Bullet Bottle (34 oz.)
Cut a cold morning's breeze with your favorite warm beverage.
This Avery 34 oz. beverage bottle is perfect for keeping liquids hot or cold while you're on the hunt! The Bullet Bottle beverage bottle has double-walled stainless steel vacuum construction with interior copper coating for superior performance. This beverage bottle includes a screw off/on plastic-lined cup and a twist/pour top for maximum hot/cold retention.
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Why is everyone getting their panties in a wad for? If you have really served in such actions you would know that the Public Relations that Obama put out is BS and this book is BS. There are always half-truths and misinformation in all stories. The Pentagon is playing this up for the propaganda show. The SEAL is playing this up for the bestseller. No one will ever know what happened except the ones that were there and they will not tell. But who am I? Just a thick skulled Jarhead who knows misinformation is the name of the game we called PSYOPs. In Recon school we learned a way to create confusion in the enemy is to kidnap a loyal Commie Cadre and hold him a day or two and return him publicly. Go out and kill a bunch of our communist friends and publicly dump them in the village and congratulate the Cadre on what a fine job he had done in protecting his village and then leave. You should know what happens next. Of course this action was for training purposes only and never happened. Everything is BS, but it is a deadly weapon.
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Should Navy SEAL author Mark Owen face legal repercussions for publishing a first-hand account of helping kill Osama bin Laden?
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thoweth, you're correct but I can't say I have to point this all at our current president, Obama, of who I am not a supporter of. All politicians lie through their teeth, it's happened since our great country was founded. However, it has gotten worse I will agree too. Your analogy above of what the author is doing is spot on, he's making this a big media hype story and people will run out and spend their hard earned dollars on garbage. Not long ago I made the mistake of purchasing the book "Lone Survivor" another SEAL book about one mans experience (sorry it meant so little I can't remember his name). What I found was that non-Vets ate the story up hook, line and sinker and without any question. I have told many people that read "Lone Survivor" is was BS and could back my feelings based on fact, not fiction as "Lone Survivor" was. If you don't agree with someone writing a book about an issue they shouldn't, don't support them with your dollars and let everyone you talk to know not to waste their dollars. Anyone writing their own autobiography will never say bad about themselves, only praise their good works and strong feelings. We, as Veterans, need to sift through the BS and make sure the public is properly informed about what really goes on and that we are speaking from experience, not some half wit book written by an author who only wants to pad his wallet.
I had a secret clearance in Navy 1968-1972.We all signed disclosure agreements.Our flight operations were top secret. Not for disclosure ever. Watch plenty of my squadrons operations on military channel declassified I am sure.Government can do what they want to do, but for me forever is forever!Somebody is still out there doing what I did for a living and deserves nothing less than me keeping my mouth shut!
Spencero- I think you need to direct your "question/comment" to ClarkTE4. I have no idea how your response can be directed to my comment. Maybe you can clarify it for me. ATTENTION EVERYONE... IT'S SEAL...not Seal. It's an acronym, not an animal. In honor of all Navy SEALS, active and former, please spell it right. Once a SEAL always a SEAL, it's never ex SEAL, it's former SEAL no matter what you've done that compromises your Team members, like writing a book.
Gimme a break, Doc. Save your rants for something that matters.
Navydoc72, I do respect and agree with your comments. You are spot on. I would, however, make one small suggestion....as regards the correct "punctuation, spelling, capitalization", etc..etc. You must remember, that not ALL of the people who are reading this are of your generation. Some, like my 89 year old father, are WWII Veterans, and some, while they know the "correct" terminology, have to now rely on old fingers, eyes, and sometimes speech recognition to be heard in these forums. So yes, while I agree, the correct terminology is "SEAL", not "Seal", Let's please put aside the nonsense and read for content. As I said, my 89 year old WWII Navy Veteran father, who could be called "Navydoc40through60" and beyond, meant no disrespect. I think it's amazing and awesome that he is still able to read and respond, and more aptly, CARE about these issues. Have a little respect for those who paved the way for you. And don't get all caught up in the "grammatical details". It really hurts those of us know that there is a WWII Veteran who feels he has to "apologize" for post. Because he termed it "Seal" instead of "SEAL". Someday, maybe you will be at the mercy of one handed, one fingered typing, or worse yet, speech typing. And still try to make your voice heard. Will you listen then, or will you focus on the spelling??? It is about the CONTENT. IMHO.
Navydoc, you're exactly right...I apologize; obvious oversight on my part, likely due in part to scrolling...my comment is directed at ClarkTE4...maybe your tagname had me spellbound.
Navydoc, you're exactly right...I apologize; obvious oversight on my part, likely due in part to scrolling...my comment is directed at ClarkTE4...maybe your tagname had me spellbound.
Apology accepted and thank you for responding.
I do not see how this can be justified under any circumstances. It can be turned into a partisan rant about Obama as some have done in their comments, but that's not the issue. It's a violation of a sacred code and a binding non-disclosure policy. It also denigrates the service of all the other guys in ST6 and the rest of the military that do their duty and honor confidentiality. Whether to make a buck or grab his 15 minutes of fame this guy sold out! He's no patriot!
When the white house staff are brought to justice, then this Navy Seal can be looked at.
Many of the comments that I have read here today seem to be based on a disrespect and personal dislike for our Preident, CIC, and not on a possible betrayal of our military by Mr. Owens. In my opinion as a veteran, Mr. Owens is not the CIC and his actions cannot be compared to the CIC. If he wants to be the CIC then he should run for the office and let the American people give him that authority. We do not need self-appointed national leaders in our country, USA. We have fought against self-appointed leaders in the last century and are doing so in this century. Mr. Owens is starting down a path seen in the last century.
Our current president is one big lie he has lead us down a path that is unsustainable. This seal is a man I respect and people die because of the lies Obama tells! One needs to read Andy Andrews "how to kill 11million people"to have an idea about what this man is all about. This country can needs to be rescued and we the people need to do this!
I recently finished a book, Seal Target Geronimo, by Check Pfarrer, first edition published in November 2011. Pfarrer previously authored Warrior Soul: The Memoir of a Navy Seal. He is a former assault element commander of Seal Team Six and is acknowledged as a counter terrorism expert on several media venues. His recent book is a very complete history of Osama and Al Qaeda, including the September 11, 2001 attack on the Twin Towers, Al Qaeda in Iraq and other historic material. The development of Neptune's Spear is covered in detail, culminating in the raid on Abbottabad. I only found two things in the book that were new to me: the use of chemical weapons as components of roadside bombs in Iraq, and the Ghost Hawk helo, not used in the Abbottabad raid. There was no flap about the book. It was probably submitted for Pentagon review. I recommend it. I got my copy at Books A Million in the discounted aisle.
This isn't about politics, it's about keeping and honoring your commitments. I have no idea if this book contains sensitive information but, if it does he violated his oath and the trust of his team. The truth will of course come out. The more troublesome part of this discussion is the people that seem to rationalize and excuse someone from their own personal oath. Living by our principles is what I thought set us veterans apart.
It appears he has broken his relationship with his fellow Seals, but this is purely from an outsider looking in and I can only guess.
The real break in overall security came with the administration hot dogging and bragging about it like they were there and had a part in the planning.
I think it more likely that the administration's role was to simply proved a "YES" "NO" response - and then try to act like they did something special - other than simply approve.
If not held accountable legally he has been held accountable by every other member of his team that took part in this mission. There is a code of conduct that every Navy SEAL subscribes and adheres too. It's meant to not only protect your identity but also the identity of every other member of your team and their families. He has broken that code and has potentially exposed every member who took part in this mission. It's important to also remember that every after action report differs based on where you were standing during the action. His story may not be totally true as what he saw and what the others saw or did may be totally different.
Navydoc72, so, what exactly was the administration Yes-ing or No-ing to? You can't/don't Yes or No a mission if you don't know what it's for or how it's to be executed.
What Commander/leader, let alone CIC would allow a subordinate command execute a mission without an explaination of what or how (to some degree) they intendeed to do it. Surely the Navy uses OPORDERS/OPLANs too. While I don't agree necessarily with the release of information, surely you know the CIC is briefed on high level events and approves based upon the intel and input from other staff...even that info was released.
Spencero- See my reply below. You've pointed you question at the wrong person.
From the articles that were posted about the book, there was legal representation present that was there to prevent any misinformation from being displayed. The author also stated that he made sure that he did not post anything that would have been detrimental to the security of military forces engaged in the mission.


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July 28, 2007
Tito Gómez
1948 - 2007
by John Child (
In tribute to the recently deceased
Tito Gómez
, we repost an updated version of John Child's discographic profile of the matchless Puerto Rican sonero. A somewhat nomadic artist, before he began his solo career in earnest, Tito recorded with key bands in Puerto Rico, New York, Venezuela and Colombia, including Sonora Ponceña, Ray Barretto and Grupo Niche. "Tito was a man of much character, had the magic of a great singer and was very jovial (his passing) is a great blow for us," said Jairo Varela, leader of Grupo Niche, with whom Gómez was touring at the time of his death.
Tito Gómez
GÓMEZ, Tito
Humberto Luis Gómez, 9 Apr. '48, Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico;
11 June '07, Cali, Colombia) Sonero (improvising salsa singer) with a haunting, melancholic timbre. Sang with Conjunto Antoanetti before joining
Sonora Ponceña
as a co-lead vocalist '68; sang on Ponceña's albums
Hachero Pa' Un Palo
Fuego En El 23!
Algo De Locura
Navidad Criolla
(Xmas LP),
Desde Puerto Rico a Nueva York
Sonora Ponceña
'69-72, all on Inca label; the last two LPs were made in NYC, produced by Larry Harlow. Ponceña trumpeter Joe Rodríguez split taking Gómez and percussionist Miguel "Mikey" Ortiz with him '73 to form La Terrifica, new band debuted with
eponymous LP
'74 produced by Harlow. Gómez departed, briefly joined Ray Barretto's band, shared lead vocals with Rubén Blades on Grammy nominated
'75 on Fania, Barretto's biggest hit LP up to that point, and
Barretto Live: Tomorrow
'76 on Atlantic.
Made his solo debut with
Para Gozar Borinquen
'77 on Inca produced by Harlow including Blades' penned hit "Estas Caliente." Returned to sing with Ponceña on their turning-point LP
'78 on Inca; sang lead on the hit track "Moreno Soy" (I Am Brown): a testimony of Puerto Rico's racially mixed identity; but he only sang in the chorus on their next LP
La Orquesta De Mi Tierra
'78 on Inca, before leaving to record
Tierra, Música y Sentimiento
'79 on Nuestra with Tito Valentín.
Relocated to Venezuela to join La Amistad (The Friendship), a band organised '79 by two ex-Dimensión Latina members: singer Rodrigo Mendoza and pianist Jesús "Chuito" Narváez together with talented flautist / arranger Naty; Gómez recorded
Presente y Pasado
'79 and
El Poder De La Amistad
'80 on Velvet with La Amistad before returning to Puerto Rico to make
'82 on Nuestra with Valentín,
Eso Me Conviene
'84 on True Love Records with La Terrifica (his vocals were uncredited),
La Máquina De Los 80
'85 (produced by Johnny Ortiz with various lead singers including Pedro Arroyo, Junior González and Kim De Los Santos) and
The Entertainer
'85 on Telerecord with Rubby Haddock.
First saw Colombia's internationally successful salsa band
Grupo Niche
performing in '85 at Abuelo Pachanguero nightclub in Queens, New York. Leader Jairo Varela asked him to sing with the band. He adapted so quickly to their distinctive vocal style that Varela immediately offered him $5,000 and a new wardrobe and invited him to relocate to Colombia as a lead singer. Debuted as co-lead vocalist on Niche's album
Me Huele A Matrimonio
'86 on Codiscos; Niche and Gómez's plaintive voice blended splendidly; went on to sing on
Grupo Niche con Cuerdas
'86 on Faisán,
Historia Musical
'87 on Combo,
Tapando El Hueco
'88 on Clave and
Sutil Y Contundente
'89 on CBS (subsequently Sony); made his UK debut with Niche Oct. '89.
Left Niche to resume his solo career, releasing
tropical / salsa Top 10 hit
Un Nuevo Horizonte
'91 (including Puerto Rican chart-topping single "Dejala" in duet with salsa romántica star Tito Rojas),
Recogiendo Frutos
'95 (including "Dejala [2nd parte]" with Rojas) and
'97, all on MP. Also participated in
MP All Stars
'92. Stole the show at the UK's first salsa stadium event, the
Salsa Ball
at London's Olympia, Sept. '96.
Kicked off the new millennium with his fifth MP release
Quién Nos Iba A Decir?
, including a duet with Rojas on the title track, followed by
Las Paginas De Mi Vida
'01. After a spell in prison for transporting counterfeit money, he made his MP comeback in 2004 with
Comenzando En Cero
; also performed that year at
Toda Una Vida
, a concert tribute to Ray Barretto.
Editor's Note: In what might have been Gómez' final performance, Codiscos released the 2007 live concert
Un Legado Musical: Lo Nuevo Y Lo Mejor, Live In Cali Colombia - DVD & CD Set
Reportedly he suffered from diabetes and bronchitis, and recently gained weight. Nevertheless, he continued to perform and was in Cali, Colombia, as part of a reunion tour with Grupo Niche when he suddenly fell ill and died of a heart attack on June 11, 2007, much to the surprise of colleagues who said he had been in customary good voice and spirits. Varela assisted with the cost of transferring his body to Puerto Rico, where he was buried in his native town next to his mother.
According to obituaries, Gómez is survived by his last wife, the young caleña Sandra Moreno (he was a US citizen and obtained Colombian residence after their marriage), eight or ten children (accounts vary about the number) and an unspecified number of grandchildren.
This is a revised version of one of over 130 Latin music entries written by John Child (firstname.lastname@example.com) for
The Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music
, 2nd Edition, edit. Donald Clarke; Penguin Books; 1998; 1524 pages; US$22.95, UK£16.99.
They are published on the Descarga website by kind permission of Donald Clarke.
Check out these related pieces in The Descarga Journal Archives:
Profile: Frankie Papo Lucca
by John Child, September 30, 1999
A discographic profile of the talented Puerto Rican pianist, arranger, producer and veteran musical director of Sonora Ponceña. Continues
Obituary: Ray Barretto
by John Child, April 18, 2006
Ray Barretto
, the hard-hitting conga player, bandleader, songwriter and arranger, sadly passed away on February 17th 2006. "Ray was like the quintessential Nuyorican," said percussionist and educator Bobby Sanabria. "For us in our community, he was a shining example of how somebody from humble beginnings can rise and achieve greatness." In tribute, John Child offers a revised version of a discographic profile he originally prepared in the early 1990s, followed by an extensive selection of albums Ray made as a leader, sideman and session musician. Continues here
Profile: Grupo Niche
by John Child, July 14, 2001
Distinctive salsa band based in Cali, Colombia whose leader is musical director, arranger and producer, Jairo Varela. Continues
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hugh grants hooker wrote: his objective is waaay to low. anyone can do that.
sage does that as just a byproduct. you dont think people have fun and dance to sage's shit? yea they do, they also do that to every other hip hop artist also. that shouldnt be an objective, thats un-avoidable.
no matter what you rap about, people are gonna have fun and dance. so accomplishing that should not, by any standard, make him 'dope'.
if i wake up and breathe everyday, does that make me dope? no.
T-Wrex wrote:
It's not as easy as you think.
I'd like to hear you try to write and record the next great American sing-a-long..
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Ok. I am keeping this light and trying to make it work. It has pros and cons. Let me tell you the truth and you can decide if this is the light for you. WHAT IS THIS LIGHT MADE OF? This light is not ALL iron. The orb is. The chandelier parts are steel or tube metal or something. The light comes almost fully assembled. WHAT ABOUT THE CYRSTALS? The crystals are pretty, have a few with scratches, bubbles or other defects but are still pretty. I have plenty left over crystals to choose the best ones since you have one terrible diagram to look at to try to figure out placement of all the crystals. Still not a terriblle situation- I used my creative license and the crystal set up looks really good (and I have plenty of left overs for replacements). The attachments between crystals are the gold color. WHAT IS THE COLOR OF THIS LIGHT? Ok- this is where I am pretty disgusted. The light claimes it is "iron". I (wrongly) assumed an iron finish meant black wrought iron. Maybe it was a little rusty (that would have been great!). But no. The paint is a glossy black paint with glossy bright red speckles. Even the "candles". It is so tacky, so dollar store, so so ugly. (PS I love dollar stores too, so no offense). I tried my best to fix this situation by buying spray paint in rust color and textured. Sprayed the whole light. Only problem is the one glass piece on the light isn't removable. I can see through the glass and notice the horror show paint behind it. I am hoping it isn't too noticable to anyone else. Time will tell if this is a livable situation. OTHERWISE, now that it is a rusty looking light, it looks great, very very basically exact to a light on my favorite "restoration" site. That light cost over $2000.! So this is quite a savings (as long as the terrible original paint doesn't show through the glass). It's a mixed bag- good deal if you want to do the work and you compare the price to that other site, but 250 bucks is an aweful lot of money to spend on a light that you have to fix to make prettyRead More
Great buy
there is a lot of assembly, but it was worth it for the price. the crystals aren't actual crystal and the little hooks that hold them in place seem flimsy, but they hold fine and you can't tell when it's up in the ceiling space. there are a TON of extra parts, and the instructions could be better, I just went by the picture and made up some of the design.Read More
Removing the crystals is not an option
I love the style of this chandelier BUT I was hoping I would have the option to keep the crystals off for a more rustic look. I knew they required some assembly so I figured if I left them off, it would have the look I was going for. Well, the crystals themselves are detachable, but the crystal/glass collar at the top of the fixture is not... nor are the small crystal buttons on the ends of the chandelier arms. I was so bummed- I really wanted to love this fixture but I returned it without even hanging it. If you like the crystal look, this chandelier is a great option for the price point!!!!!Read More
Orb Crystal Light
I drooled over this light for months before I bought it. It kept going in and out of stock. When I would go to buy it, it would be sold out again! Finally I was able to buy it with only four remaining! This light shipped extremely fast and came in very big, well packaged box. I guess I didn't read the dimensions closely because the size of the light surprised me a bit. It was bigger than I expected, but still worked well. You might want to get a tape measure out and double check! : ) I have nine foot ceilings and we just shortened the chain so it looked good in our sitting room. This light is in a room right off my entry way and it gets a lot of attention. The light is bronze with very small reddish flecks. I didn't think it distracted from the beauty. Once its up, its a stunner! The crystals are attached with gold clips. I love gold and bronze, so this worked well for what I had planned. I am very happy with this light and the price. I can't afford the original designer one at almost ten times the price, so this is a great substitute!Read More
Unique Light with Great PRice
I was drawn to this light immediately due to the unique design for my entry foyer. The iron is strong, but not super heavy. Color of the light is closer to black than antique bronze. Beware that there is a lot of assembly with the crystals and there are confusing directions on how to string the crystals. In the end, I winged it and used my own design. The crystals are NOT Swarworski and the wire holding crystals together is gold and pretty flimsy, but when the light is hanging is it beautiful and no one is the wiser. Many. many compliments and 90% cheaper than the original "Foucault's orb" at a major design retailer. Great job again Overstock!Read More
Questions & Answers
No, It doesn't come as a floor lamp.
Hello, is it possible to order additional chain for this fixture (due to the issues described in the reviews)? If not, could you provide instructions for where and how to purchase additional chain length that would match?
Hello ahaefele, We would not be able to obtain extra chain for you to purchase. I would bring it to a reputable Hardware store and have them assist you with that. Thanks for shopping with us.
I am seriously considering this Orb chandelier but an turned off if in fact, the color is black with red specks as written in one of the reviews. Has the color been revised?? Is it solid black? Please advise. thanks!
Hello shoppingnj, this is an iron finish. Thanks for shopping with us!
Why did you choose this product?
for the price and for its what we are looking for. I hope it looks great in person as it does on the picture
I'm looking for an antique gold orb chandelier for my dining room. I'm having a difficult time finding one in this finish. Customers have mentioned that the wire holding the crystals together is gold. Is it enough gold that I can get away with this iron chandelier with gold wire? I don't mind a mix of metals, but I do need to draw some gold into the lighting fixture. Thanks for anyone's help!!
Hello pabbryan57, unfortunately, this does not come in a gold option. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for shopping with us!
Hi is there a diagram for the crystal placement. I didn't receive one with the chandelier.
Hello curious121, you can see the diagram of the crystal placement at the URL below. I hope this helps, thank you for shopping with us! http://220.127.116.11/DIAGRAMS/VIEW_DIAGRAM.aspx?ID=172
Hello, Could you please tell me the bulb base for this chandelier? For example, does it take candelabra or Edison bulbs?
Hello missmaggiemoo, unfortunately this item is out of stock. We currently do not have inventory to check, and cannot guarantee the item will be restocked. Thank you for shopping with us.
The width listed is a bit confusing to me- would you mind telling me the width of the fixture once assembled?
Hello ashleyrenee, the overall width for this lovely item is approximately 24 inches wide. Thank you for shopping with us.
Is this CSA or cUL approved?
Hello aimee345, this chandelier is UL listed for dry locations. Thanks for shopping with us! L.B.
Does anyone have this over their kitchen table? I have a 9' ceiling and a rectangular table. Is it too big?
Hello denisehal, this chandelier would be perfect to hang over a standard rectangular dining table. It is not too big. Thank you for shopping with us! a.c.
What color are the chains between the crystals? Silver or gold? Not sure I'm going to like the gold when nothing in my kitchen is gold. Any comments?
Hello Valued Customer, per our customer reviews, the attachments between crystals are gold. This is a very interesting piece, but it may not work with every decor. I hope this information is helpful. Thank you for shopping with us!
Silver & very cheap but bendable
what is the length of the chandelier including the chain?
Hello tomithorn, the chandelier itself is 25 inches tall, and the included chain is 18 inches for a total length of 43 inches. Have a good day!
Is this CSA approved?
Hello aimee345, the Foucault's Orb Crystal Iron 6 Light Chandelier comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions. Thank you for shopping with us!
where can I download the instructions to hang the crystals on this chandelier?
Hello bekrup, these are the instructions that have been provided to us from the manufacturer. I hope this helps. Thank you for shopping with us. http://126.96.36.199/DIAGRAMS/988-6.html
HI, What brand is this chandelier?
Hello coufal, we are unable to disclose the manufacturer of some of our products; however, Overstock.com stands behind every product we sell. When necessary we can contact suppliers if a product issue arises. Thank you for shopping with us.
I am wondering if its possible to remove the crystals....prefer to have no crystals or very few for a more rustic look
Hello, andrea1970. Hope your day is going well. Yes, the crystals are removable. Thank you for shopping with us and please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
When my chandelier arrived, the crystals weren't attached. You can choose not to add Hope this helps - thanks!
What is the weight? Can I add chain/wire to make it hang lower?
10 pounds ?. Yes you could put more chain to the exiting chain. Just pry apart one link and add the etra chain.
When will this item be back in stock? Any estimated time frame as to when your warehouse will receive another shipment? Just on a deadline so would like to know if ordering this for a room will be feasible. Thank you!
Thank you for your question on this beautiful chandelier. Items are restocked as they become available, however we cannot guarantee if/when an item will be restocked. We recommend entering your email address, in the top right corner of the product page, to be notified if this item does come back in stock.
I really like this chandelier. However, it is too large for the area in which I need to use it. By any chance, is there a smaller version of this fixture? If not, can you recommend something similar?
Trellio Pendant 6-light Autumn Gold Finish Item #: 14154032 Happy shopping with our everyday low prices.
What is the maximum watt bulb that you can use for this fixture?
I used 60 watt bulbs.
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Guitarist Jimmy Stafford and his Grammy-winning band Train are behind the Save Me, San Francisco Wine Co. brand named after their fifth album. They make chardonnay, petit sirah and merlot under the guidance of winemaker James Foster at Concannon Vineyards in Livermore.
We caught up with Stafford shortly after the band's Drops of Jupiter California Red 2011 won a gold medal in the San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition to find out what he drinks on tour and where he goes tasting in Napa Valley. Learn more about Train's wines at www.savemesanfranciscowineco.com.
Q: What's your relationship to wine?
A: I like to drink it. I always ask for two bottles of wine in my dressing room every night. It started out with local wines, so I could taste and learn new things depending on the region I was in. It worked great when we were in Italy or Argentina. But somewhere like Mississippi, I'd end up drinking grape juice.
Now I always drink red before a show and make sure one of the bottles is from California. I drink a chilled white after a show because it's refreshing.
Q: What's your relationship with winemaker James Foster at Concannon?
A: James is great. He's a big Train fan and brought his kid to meet us that first day we blended wines at Concannon in Livermore. He'll come up with three to six different samples that he likes, and then he'll send them to me in tiny bottles if I'm on tour. Then I'll taste and choose the blend for that particular wine.
For instance, I just received samples of a pinot noir we're going to make from the Central Coast. We also have a sparkling moscato coming out, from Italy. That's our first non-California wine, so we'll call it our touring blend.
Q: A lot of celebrities, particularly musicians, are getting into the wine business. What is the appeal?
A: My experience is that music, alcohol and drugs go together. When you were young, you'd always get to the concert early and party in the parking lot. As you grow up and get older, sharing a bottle of wine with a friend seems like the more adult thing to do.
Personally, we had no intention of this thing taking off. We wanted the wine to reflect the music. We didn't want the wine to be a gimmicky thing that fans would buy and put on their shelf. We wanted it to taste good and donate $2 from each bottle to Family House, a San Francisco nonprofit. Our fans really like the wines, and we've gotten good feedback on them.
Q: Where do you like to go tasting when you're home in Northern California?
A: I love Jordan Winery in Sonoma and Cakebread Cellars in Napa. We did our "Drive By" video at Shafer Vineyards in Napa. Their wines are really great over there.
Q: Do you consider yourself a wine expert? Think you'll go for the Master Sommelier exam?
A: I don't consider myself a wine-know-it-all or claim to be a wine expert. I'm very honest. I play guitar in a rock band. And I happen to be the only one in the band who likes wine. I know what I like.


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There's nothing like an event such as a birthday, an anniversary, or a graduation to remind us of how quickly time passes.
Last week, my youngest child graduated from high school. I have no clue how that happened. When we moved to Eagle, she wasn't even 2 years old. But we've only lived here a few years ... At least, that's how it feels. In just a few months, my wife and I will be empty-nesters. But it wasn't that long ago that we were newlyweds without any children. What's going on?
What's going on is that time is marching on, as it has since creation. I'm quickly discovering the truth that every preceding generation has found out: The older you get, the faster time seems to pass.
But rather than becoming depressed or discouraged by the passage of time, there are other ways we can respond. First of all, we should remember that while we are bound to time, our God isn't. We may look back at things we failed to do and promises we didn't keep because time just seemed to get away from us, but God never will. St. Peter put it this way: "With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:8,9). Our days may be numbered, but God literally has all the time in the world. And because of that, he is patient with us, as well as consistent with keeping his promises.
Another lesson to be learned as we are reminded of the passage of time is the need to make good use of whatever time we have. God's Word urges us to "seek the Lord while he may be found" (Isaiah 55:6). In other words, get your act together with God before it's too late. Know him and his mercy and grace in Christ now; grow in that grace each day. The relentless march of time ought to remind us not only to focus on our own relationship with God, but also to seize opportunities to serve our God by sharing our Savior with others. Jesus told his disciples, "As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work" (John 9:4).
There are certainly many more lessons to be learned from the realization that time is passing way faster than we realize or wish. But one has struck me in particular in recent days. And that's this: Enjoy the time we have right now, but look forward to better times ahead. Don't simply live in the past, remembering what was and regretting what could have been. Rather, look forward to the goal that each passing day brings us closer to: heaven. One day (and that day may be sooner than we think), we'll be free from pain, free from sorrow, free from worry, free from frustrations, and free from sin. One day, there will be nothing more to regret or repent of. One day, we'll be with our Lord and our loved ones, with nothing ever to come between us again.
Until that day, enjoy this day. Roll up our sleeves. And get to work.
- Brent Merten is pastor of Mountain Valley Lutheran Church, 802 Brush Creek Terrace, Eagle.


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YES. It's A Movie Too. The Trailer
The Yes crew is back with another movie and by the looks of this teaser it's going to be sick. With one of the heaviest teams in snowboarding, Yes promises to take you along for the ride as they criss cross the globe in search of the perfect snow.Read More


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Bob Schlaeger from the Midwest Youth Football League (MYFL) is coming to St. James to put on a "Combine" on Friday, June 14th, at 3:30 pm at the St. James Varsity Football Field.
The cost of the camp is $25 and there attendees will be given a camp tee shirt. Some of the topics covered will be heads up for concussion prevention; combine test of a 40 yard dash, pro-agility and broad jump; and MYFL punt, pass and kick competition.
Schlaeger would like to meet with potential coaches and anyone interested in doing some officiating after the combine. The combine will start at 3:30 and he will then hold a short meeting afterwards. Refs get paid $15 per game.
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A recovery effort a year and a half long, and now, talk of consolidation among three towns in the valley. What difference will it really make?
Graniteville, Vaucluse, and Warrenville are three separate towns that some want to see merge into one, for several reasons.
A merge could pave the way for federal and state grants. After the news that Avondale Mills will likely close next month, it's money Graniteville residents say they could definitely put to use.
"We have several things we want to discuss tonight," said Charles Hilton. "The reason I wanted to have this is to start looking at an individual map of the parcel areas."
Hilton is the chairman of a committee that is seeking to consolidate the three towns.
While they may not look like much, the note-taking retirees could very well be shaping the future of three populations.
"I'm 71 and have lived here most of my life and am proud of my community and would like to see it grow," says sub-committee member Betty Jay.
And she means grow quite literally.
During Thursday night's meeting, the committee used maps to define the would-be city limits.
It's just the first step of a lengthy process that will ultimately require approval from the city of Aiken and Graniteville residents.
"If we don't do something we're in bad trouble. We've got to get something done," said Don Walling, referring to the nearly 2000 Avondale layoffs likely to happen next month.
Residents of this small mill town say the time to act is now.
"We need some industry here. Because people without jobs, what's going to happen to businesses? They're going to say 'There's no money to spend'," said Jay.
"I may not be around but I'd like to see it grow," Walling said. "You know, I'm always for changes and stuff like that."
About 5000 people reside in these three towns.
The committee will meet again in three weeks with a finished map. The next item on the agenda will concern operations and budgets. It includes choosing at least three of these services:
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Lately, not only would you have found the Buckhannon Twirl Girlz at extra practices, but also serving pancakes at C.J. Maggie's Restaurant and visiting and performing for community members to raise money to compete at a national competition.
All of their hard work paid off.
Fifteen of the Twirl Girlz traveled to Carrollton, Ga., on July 20 to compete in the Drum Majorettes of America National Competition.
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The Twirl Girlz, students at Linda's Dance and Twirl Academy in Buckhannon, recently returned home as national champions after competing in the Drum Majorettes of America National Competition in Carrollton, Ga.
"It was a great opportunity for my students," says Linda Creehan, owner of Linda's Dance and Twirl Academy.
"Many competed throughout the year at regional and state competitions, but Nationals gave them a whole new perspective on what is possible. It was their first time on the big stage and I am so proud of each of them."
The Twirl Girlz returned to Buckhannon as national champions. They won first place in Junior Dance Miami, Junior Dance Shake Ya Brain, Junior Dance One/Chorus Line, Tots Dance Grapevine and Tots Twirl Rockin' Robin; second place in Junior Twirl At the Hop; and placed fourth in Senior Twirl Bandstand Boogie.
The DMA is a nonprofit organization that promotes the sport of baton twirling for individuals and uniformed groups. It has one of the largest team competitions including twirling, dance twirl, strut, novelty, dance lines and pom lines.
Twirl Girlz are taught by Linda Creehan. Creehan has been living and teaching in Buckhannon since 2009. She has a wealth of experience, having taught and owned dance studios in more than seven cities across the nation. Creehan is originally from Pittsburgh, Pa., where she studied dance at Point Park College and the Pittsburgh Ballet Company. She has also studied in New York, Canada and Europe, where she earned a summer scholarship with the London Royal Academy.
Creehan has danced professionally in the Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and on Broadway in "Sweet Charity" starring Chita Rivera. She has also danced and choreographed a number of college and community musicals. She is a member of Dance Masters of America and has attended many conventions to keep up with all of the new steps, styles and techniques of dance.
"The Twirl Girlz are so grateful to have a community like Buckhannon that is so supportive," Creehan said. "The experience that these girls gained, along with the confidence and friendships they developed, is invaluable. Thank you to all who helped us along the way. I can't wait to see what they can do next year."
Linda's Dance and Twirl Academy is located at 23 East Main St. in Buckhannon. Classes start soon and are available in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, hip-hop and baton. More information can be obtained by calling 304-460-2504.


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Great apes and other primates can be seen both indoors and outdoors in several locations at the Zoo. The Great Ape House is home to western lowland gorillas and orangutans.
The house is about mid-way on Olmsted Walk, between the Small Mammal House and the Reptile Discovery Center.
The Great Ape House is home to six western lowland gorillas, who may be outside in the yard, inside the House, or in a private space in the House.
Meet the Gorillas | Gorilla Facts
Six orangutans live at the Zoo and have access to the Great Ape House and Think Tank by using the aboveground O Line.
Meet the Orangs | Orangutan Facts
Depending on the time and the weather, the great apes may be inside or outside. They are usually inside the house after 2 p.m. From April to October, animals may be outside until 5 p.m.
If you prefer seeing the primates outdoors, the morning and mid-afternoon are better times. These animals tend to nap in the middle of the day. Also, there are likely to be fewer people inside the house in the early morning and late afternoon.
What primates you'll find where.
Meet some of the great apes, lesser apes, and other primates that live at the Zoo.


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Friday, 06/14/2002
Tweeter Center, Mansfield, MA
Set 1: Simple Twist Up Dave, Acting the Devil, Cayman Review, Will It Go Round in Circles?, Burlap Sack and Pumps, At the Gazebo, Mozambique, Money, Love and Change
Set 2: Last Tube, Flock of Words, Mr. Completely > The Way I Feel, Night Speaks to a Woman
Encore: Mike's Song[1] > Weekapaug Groove[1]
[1] TAB debut; Mike on bass.
Notes: "Mike's Groove" (both of which were TAB debuts) featured Mike on bass; "Mike's Song" included a horn introduction, a trampolines segment, as well as an extended duet with Mike and Trey before the beginning of "Weekapaug."
Musicians: Trey Anastasio, Dave Grippo, Russell Remington, Peter Apfelbaum, Jennifer Hartswick, Russ Lawton, Tony Markellis, Ray Paczkowski, Cyro Baptista, Andy Moroz, Mike Gordon (Guest)
Don't remember much of second set, it's eclipsed by all the techs working on the stage in the set break, loading on gear. We knew it was going to be special, but to hear the horns launch into Mike's...wow! And then Cactus walking out on stage, what a scene. Place was nuts.
I remember some guy had a video camera in the lot after and was asking people to sum up the encore in one word. Mine? "Perfect."


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SANTA CLARA -- LaMichael James said he is "most definitely" preparing as if he'll return punts and kickoffs for the 49ers on Sunday when they host the Carolina Panthers.
When will he find out if that's the case from his coaches?
"I'll probably find out Sunday, to be honest," James replied Thursday.
A healthy scratch the past three games, James' speed and play-making ability needs to get on the field, coach Jim Harbaugh said last week.
Kyle Williams has served as the 49ers' primary return man this season, but he's coming off a shaky performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
"When my number's called, I'll be ready," James said. "I've got to take advantage of my opportunity."
James was poised to seize the punt-return role this offseason, but a knee injury in the exhibition finale shelved him for the first three regular-season games.
Oregon's all-time leading rusher, James admittedly struggled in the punt-return capacity in his two exhibition seasons.
"At first it was a little shaky," James said. "I never really did it much in college. I did it one year. Never really catching the NFL ball or studying the NFL punter and thinking about the wind.
"I was just kind of free-styling in college. A lot comes with it in the NFL: you've got to know what you're doing, study the ball, play the wind. I feel I'm well conditioned for it now."
James has taken more reps at practice in fielding punts. Come Thursday night, he'll be heading up the road to Stanford to root on his alma mater. Aside from bragging rights, more is on the line.
"I bet one of the coach's and a player a milkshake," James said. "They wanted that bet. So it's cool."
Michael Thomas, a practice-squad safety and the roster's lone Stanford product, said he's made a T-shirt bet with James. If Oregon wins, Thomas will wear a "Mariota For Heisman" shirt and don it in his social-media avatar; if Stanford wins, Thomas wants James to wear a shirt that reads, "Stanford: Kings of the North."
James wouldn't reveal which coach he wants to win a strawberry milkshake from, and there are plenty of candidates who used to coach on The Farm: Jim Harbaugh and assistants Greg Roman, Vic Fangio, Tim Drevno and Pete Hansen.
For more on the 49ers, see Cam Inman's Hot Read blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/CamInman.


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STOCKTON -- A woman walking near Hammer Lane and Alexandria Place around 3 a.m. Friday was attacked by about six males, possibly teenagers, who struck her and stole her money, police said.
The woman told police the robbers said "hey, hey, hey" before they struck her. They took her purse and rummaged through it before she blacked out.
She called police when she awoke. She told police the robbers were wearing black hoodies.
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Delivering his second inaugural address Monday, the president told a crowd of hundreds of thousands that the inalienable rights set out in the Declaration of Independence may be self-evident, but "they've never been self-executed."
"This generation of Americans has been tested by crises that steeled our resolve and proved our resilience," he said.
"A decade of war is now ending. An economic recovery has begun. America's possibilities are limitless, for we possess all the qualities that this world without boundaries demands: youth and drive; diversity and openness; an endless capacity for risk and a gift for reinvention," he said.
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In his second inaugural address, Obama didn't dwell on any first-term accomplishments, but instead looked to the hard work ahead in a country that's still grappling with a sluggish economy, and he urged Washington to find common ground over his next four years.
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Thursday, Oct. 4
Sleepy Eye Retail Association will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sleepy Eye Area Chamber of Commerce office.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in the basement, small dining room. Weigh-in at 6 p.m., meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m. For information contact Jane Fischer, 794-7625.
Sleepy Eye Area Concertina Club meets at the Servicemen's Club at 7 p.m.
Saddle Club will meet at the Club House at Roger Schneider's.
Sunday, Oct. 7
Cards will be played at the Community Center at 1:30 p.m. Sheephead, 500, Pinochle and many other card games.
Gamblers Anonymous meets at 7 p.m., at the Redwood Al-Anon Club, 1006 S Ramsay, Redwood Falls.
Monday, Oct. 8
Sleepy Eye Food Shelf is closed until further notice.
Sleepy Eye Serenity Seekers Al-Anon meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Sleepy Eye Medical Center basement meeting room.
Alcoholics Anonymous will conduct a closed meeting at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 217 Brackenridge SW, use south entrance. Call 794-7766 or 794-7283 for information.
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Gamblers Anonymous meets at 7 p.m., at the Woniyakini Treatment Center, Lower Sioux Community. Contact Lori N. for more information at 507-430-4939.
Sleepy Eye City Council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Sleepy Eye City Council Chambers.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
DAV and DAV Auxiliary Clothing Collection Program drop-off, 1522 South Valley, New Ulm, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Storytime at Dyckman Library, 10:30 a.m. starting Sept. 12 through Oct. 17.
Sleepy Eye Ramblers (Red Hats) meeting, 11:30 a.m.
Fairfax AA Serenity Group meeting at 7 p.m. 119 1st Ave. SW. Contact Chris at 320-217-1161.
Thursday, Oct. 11
Sleepy Eye Medical Center Board will meet at 7 a.m. in the basement board room.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in the basement, small dining room.
Weigh-in at 6 p.m., meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m. For information contact Jane Fischer, 794-7625.
Sleepy Eye Public School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the high school conference room, room 102.
Sleepy Eye Jaycees will meet at Jaycee Hall at 8 p.m. below the police station.
For changes or additions to the Community Calendar, call the Herald-Dispatch at 794-3511.
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This strategy is only for the President Madagascar Assassin Badge. Winning the game and other badges is much easier by infecting very slowly, but winning in 3000 days will not get the PMA Badge. Winning is easiest starting in Cuba or Greenland. Please post about your win using this system.
Less than 100 days
Main screen shows Hour: Day Month Year
00 : 04 26 2008 when new game first (invalid since no 26th month in year) changes to
13 : 03 08 2008 after first "hour".
World screen shows: DISEASE START DATE: 03/08/2008 DAYS THAT HAVE PASSED: 0
11 : 11 11 2008 wins at 99 days
12 : 11 11 2008 loses at 100 days
When you win, immediately take a screenshot showing your name above Chat and the date in the game.
Closed Regions
Each region has up to three channels to become infected: Airports, Seaports, and/or Borders. Borders are orange lines; islands do not have borders. If all available channels close, the region is closed and the game is lost. Two examples:
Peru has only Borders. Peru can close its Airports and Seaports without effect because it has none, but if the Borders close, Peru cannot be infected.
Madagascar has only a Seaport. Madagascar can close its Borders and Airports without effect. If Madagascar closes its Seaport while uninfected, wait a few days (ships are slow) before restarting. One person reported a ship landed in Madagascar 20 days after the Shipyards closed.
Mainland Regions are regions with a border excluding Peru and Argentina. At ~10% infection, other regions start closing.
Populous Islands are Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. These can be ~50% infected before other regions close.
Best Starts are Cuba, Greenland, Madagascar, New Zealand. These can be 100% infected without other regions closing. Madagascar is risky – ships sometimes loop the entire world; a second region should be infected by Day 48 to win under 100 days.
Skip the instruction if you already own a Buy or do not own a Sell. Do not buy or sell anything unless instructed.
0. Realistic (is required for the badge.)
1. Virus.
2. Winning becomes much more difficult if a Mainland Region is first. Restart until a good region, preferably a Best Start. Even Peru and Argentina increase the difficulty as Brazil and Mexico will be infected early. The easiest games infect several islands before a Mainland Region. Also restart if given a Trait such as Airborne which will infect too fast.
3. Buy Sneezing.
4. If started in a Best Start, buy Coughing .
5. If started in Madagascar, buy Vomiting. Escaping the island early is more important than saving EPs.
6. Buy Moisture1, Heat1, Cold1.
7. Sell Sweating. (Do not sell Fever. See Notes.)
Note: For the next three instructions, slow the game. The game is likely lost if a Mainland Region has 50,000 infected before the symptoms are sold. If you are watching more than three Mainland Regions to reach a limit, sell the symptom. The game is doing well, and not infecting too fast is more important than waiting to be close to the limit. Notice that each instruction says "Before"; how much "before" depends on the game.
8. Before a Mainland Region or Populous Island reaches 4,000 infected, sell Vomiting.
9. Before a Mainland Region or Populous Island reaches 8,000 infected, sell Coughing.
10. Before a Mainland Region reaches 30,000 infected, sell Sneezing.
11. If any region becomes uninfectable, wait. Sometimes a ship infects a region after shipyards close. If the region remains uninfected after 10 days, restart.
12. When all regions are infected or Vaccine development starts, buy Drug4. This is required to prevent Half-life Effect (last few people take forever to die) and prevents Vaccine development.
13. When all regions are infected, buy Coughing, Tier2, Tier3, Hemorrhaging, Pulmonary Edema, Diarrhea, Kidney Failure, Hypersensitivity, Fever, Fatigue, Vomiting, Sneezing. Buy in this order, saving for the next rather than buying inexpensive symptoms.
"Sell all symptoms" Flaw in most strategies: You need a fast start infecting. Sneezing, Coughing, and Vomiting help. Everybody agrees Sneezing is necessary. Vomiting is too expensive to buy just to sell quickly, but do not sell it immediately if you start with it. Coughing is slightly less expensive and can cut a week from the time so buy it if not automatic. Fever is almost invisible and desired later – do not sell it. Sweating is the only symptom that should be sold quickly, but wait until the other symptoms and resistances are bought before selling; Sweating won't do any harm in a week.
"Buy all transmissions" Flaw in most strategies: Once a major region has 20,000 infections, you need to slow the rate of infection. Transmissions increase rate of infection and cannot be sold. Even one Transmission almost guarantees regions will close before the entire world is infected. My PMA Badge game infected the world in 19 days and killed the world in 89 days without any transmissions; transmissions are not necessary and waste EPs needed for deadly symptoms.
Canada Start: Bad. Stay in islands as long as possible. Cannot keep any symptoms once a major region is infected. Canada infects United States early, forcing selling of symptoms and reducing chances for infecting the entire world. Indonesia and Japan are better than Canada, but >50% infection upsets other regions. New Zealand, Cuba, Greenland, and Madagascar can be 100% infected without upsetting other regions, making them Best Starts.
You need Drug4 to avoid the "Half-Life Effect" – only half the people die each day. Very frustrating when the last 10,000 people just won't die. A game that can be won in under a month with Drug4 can take 4 months with Drug3.
Selling is strategic. Some symptoms increase visibility (bad). The "money" is Evolution Points so any change costs. Vomiting is great for spreading infection, but the combined cost of buying (to spread) and selling (to slow infection) is too great to use other than Madagascar (where infecting quickly is more important than saving EPs.)
My PMA Badge win was Cuba with every region infected in 19 days and won on Day 89.
Short Version (for use in the Comments)
Solprovider's better system: Virus. Cuba, Greenland, Madagascar, or New Zealand. Buy Sneezing, Coughing. If Madagascar, buy Vomiting. Buy Moisture1, Heat1, Cold1. Sell Sweating. When non-starter region @4K infected, sell Vomiting; @8K, sell Coughing; @30K sell Sneezing. Wait for all infected. Buy in order: Drug4, Coughing, Hemorrhaging, Pulmonary Edema, Diarrhea, Kidney Failure, Hypersensitivity, Fever, Fatigue. Full details @ http://www.kongregate.com/forums/3/topics/34897


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September 18, 2006
Richmond County school superintendent Dr. Charles Larke says the last eight months have been difficult.
He says school board members took the focus off of children and focused more on him.
In a news conference today, Dr. Larke said he knows when to step aside...and by doing that, hopefully children will be first once again.
Dr. Charles Larke shook hands with board members today, even the ones who launched a campaign to remove him from office.
"I leave here October 31 with no ill feelings, no hard feelings toward any board members," he said. "All I can say is thank all of you."
"It's been turbulent really, not bad, but there were a lot of things we needed to do for the system that we didn't do on time," said Marion Barnes, president of the Board of Education.
The rocky relationship between board members and Dr. Larke began with contract negotiations earlier this year and even led to the start of a termination process.
Larke says it took the focus off of the people who matter most.
"I believe for the last seven and a half to eight months we have not put children first," he said.
"I think for the board it slowed the system down," said board member Kenneth Echols. "We have taken away from the interest of children and we focused on this, and it has not been good."
Last Thursday, Dr. Larke reached an agreement with board members. He'll remain school superintendent until October 31, and then serve as consultant until he retires on March 31, 2007.
"I am glad that the board has allowed me to stay on to reach that 40 year point," Dr. Larke said.
Now he says board members can focus on passing the special penny tax for more textbooks, school buses, and classrooms.
Deputy superintendent James Thompson will serve as interim superintendent.
"My main objective is to make sure the citizens of Richmond County, regardless of who the Superintendent is, the children need the SPLOST 3 to pass," Thompson said.
It's a fresh start for the board, Dr. Larke, and even the person who will fill this empty seat.
After retirement Dr. Larke says he plans to do a lot of fishing, golfing and traveling.
In the meantime, tomorrow the Board of Education will begin a nationwide search for the next school superintendent.


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Area college basketball: Upstate preview capsule
Published: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 7:09 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 7:09 p.m.
NORTH FLORIDA at USC UPSTATE
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Hodge Center
Records: North Florida (8-12, 3-4 Atlantic Sun Conference); USC Upstate (9-10, 3-3)
Radio: 1400 AM, 97.1 FM
Top scorers: North Florida — Sr. G Parker Smith (16.8 ppg.); Jr. F Travis Wallace (15.1 ppg., 5.2 rpg). USC Upstate — Jr. F Torrey Craig (17.4 ppg., 6.4 rpg.); So. G Ty Greene (12.6 ppg.); Jr. F Ricardo Glenn (9.4 ppg., 8.1 rpg.).
Notes: The Spartans are tied for fifth place in the Atlantic Sun Conference after dropping three of their past four, the latest 82-74 Saturday at Mercer. Craig and Greene each scored 22 points. Those two, combined with Jodd Maxey (10 points) scored all but 20 points for the Spartans. ... North Florida has also dropped three of four. The Ospreys lost Friday to Jacksonville, 77-68. ... USC Upstate has six players within nine assists of the team lead of 46 held by Greene. … North Florida had a season-high 25 assists (on 35 field goals) in a Jan. 5 win (90-74) against Stetson. … USC Upstate has been the worst free-throw shooting team in the league, making only 63 percent. … North Florida is the league's No. 1 team in 3-point shooting, both in percentage (.355) and attempts (462), while USC Upstate is second in percentage (.350) while also being the fourth-best in 3-point percentage defense (.331). … USC Upstate has a statistical advantage on the boards, ranking as the league's best in defensive rebounding and overall margin while North Florida is ninth of 10 teams in both categories. ... These are two of the top three teams in assists per game, USC Upstate second at 16.1 and North Florida third at 14.6. … Craig is second in the league in scoring, his 17.4 points per game compared to 17.7 by Markeith Cummings of Kennesaw State. … Glenn is second in rebounding, his 8.1 behind only Stephen Hurt of Lipscomb at 8.2.
Next: USC Upstate continues this five-game home stretch 5 p.m. Saturday against Jacksonville, then 7:30 p.m. Monday against East Tennessee State.
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'Homage' nudes exhibit opens Jan. 2-26
With "Homage to the Nude in Art," at the aRt Cottage in downtown Concord from Jan. 2-26, several Contra Costa County artists (including representatives from Walnut Creek and Lafayette) aim to show that capturing the essence of the human form is akin to artistically recording the beauty of nature.
The exhibition will feature drawings and paintings -- from realistic to abstract -- representing the beauty of the human form. Artwork includes quick gestural drawings and long studies, some in pencil and pastel, others in watercolor, oils and acrylics.
There will be an artists' reception Saturday, Dec. 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the aRt Cottage, 2238 Mt. Diablo St., Concord. Gallery hours 9-5 weekdays; 1-5, weekends. Jan. 5. Call 925-381-9584, or go to aRtCottage.com.
'Shellies' performing arts award dinner Jan. 12
The 34th annual Shellie Awards dinner, where outstanding achievement in the performing arts in Central Contra Costa and the Diablo Valley will be recognized, will be held Jan. 12 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek.
Patterned after the Tony Awards on Broadway, the work of 11 regional theater companies and their individual actors, writers, musicians and support personnel will be featured. Nominees are selected by each participating organization, and winners are chosen by members of the Shellie Committee who attend every local production. The time period for consideration is Sept. 1, 2011 through Aug. 31, 2012.
Tickets for the Jan. 12 event are $30. For more information, go to http://www.lesherartscenter.org
ARF's 'Stars' benefit to feature Robin Williams
Stars to the Rescue XXII, as of this week including appearances by actor/comedian Robin Williams, singer Tony Orlando and singer/actor Rich Hebert, is set for Saturday, Jan. 5 as a benefit for Tony La Russa's Animal rescue Foundation.
Proceeds from Stars to the Rescue provide support for ARF's programs for animals and their people. There also will be a silent auction, also to raise money for ARF.
Williams, based in San Francisco, is famous for his standup comedy and for appearances in films including "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Good Morning Vietnam" and "Night at the Museum."
In addition to five hit singles in the 1970s, with the backup singers Dawn, Orlando has been on variety TV shows, in movies and on Broadway.
Hebert's past performances include Broadway and National tours such as Sunset Boulevard, Les Miserables, Cats and Saturday Night Fever.
Tickets range from $45 per person to $250 for VIP tickets. For more information, call 925-943-SHOW; for details on VIP tickets, contact Judy Bentley at 925-296-3154 or email@example.com.
'Broadway Revealed' reveals itself at the Bedford
"Broadway Revealed: Behind the Theater Curtain" is scheduled to run through Feb. 17 at the Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
It reflects the breadth, ambition, and showmanship of New York's iconic theater district to the gallery with a behind-the-scenes look at world-class theater production via artist Stephen Joseph's photographs of some of Broadway's most critically acclaimed productions.
The artists of "Captured" have been committed to exploring the unfamiliar and unknown creatures and environments that share our world. That exhibit demonstrates the complex dialogue between the arts, scientific exploration and organic, found materials is being expressed in a contemporary context.
The gallery, in the Lesher Center for the Arts, is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and from 6 to 8 p.m. on dates of evening performances at the Lesher.
A night of 'Petty Theft' at Town Hall Jan. 26
Petty Theft, a Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tribute band, makes its return to Town Hall Theatre for one night only, Jan. 26, for a show of Petty music ranging from his revered classics to his most current hits.
Tickets range from $10 to $30. Doors open at 7, music begins at 8. To buy tickets, go to Thttp://www.townhalltheatre.com; to learn more about the band, go to http://www.pettytheftrocks.com