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Over the years the Red Cliff Studio Tour has been taking place, plenty of artists have rotated through, taking part for a year or two before moving on. But Red Cliff residents and artists Barb Bomier and Joan Norris have been fixtures, as dependable as the date of the two-day art affair - always held the third weekend in August. It's a tradition that Bomier and Norris hope is engrained in people's minds.
The tour celebrates 15 years this weekend. Eleven artists will take part, exhibiting and selling their art and talking to curious passersby. There's all sorts of mediums to discover --from Jim Lamont's wordly photographs to Norris' brightly colored oil paintings; and Bob Will's contemporary wood-and-metal sculptures to custom made skis by Kendall Cobb or Joanie Barbier's fabric collages.
Time never wasted
Barbier paints local landscapes, as well as rusty old trucks. One oil painting that she'll display this weekend, called "Waiting for Car Repair," was a piece she painted while waiting for her car to be repaired at Leadfoot Linda's in Eagle-Vail, she said.
"There are some nice views along the river behind all the garages and other businesses," she said. "After finishing, I went back to the garage and they told me that they had decided that my car didn't need repairing after all. How honest is that? I was happy with my painting and didn't consider my time wasted."
Another truck piece, called "Buddy's Truck VI," is of Buddy Calhoun, a longtime local resident who passed away in 2007. Bomier first painted the truck in the early '90s, when it was parked at his ranch in Lake Creek.
"I was so excited to see it again parked in Minturn, at Battle Mountain Trading Post, this spring," she said. "I've since painted it three more times. It's changed colors, a bit, over the years, but still an inspiration."
One woman's 'man cave'
After attending the studio tour for a few years, Jenifer Hammond, an Eagle-Vail resident, decided to rent a studio in the old schoolhouse last fall, she said.
"It's such a neat little artist enclave up there. We jokingly call (my studio) my 'man cave,'" said Hammond, who has three children, age 8, 10 and 18 who will display some of their artwork alongside their mother's.
Hammond does acrylic and mixed-media paintings and dabbles in photography. She's a wedding planner by trade.
While Hammond's studio will be open during the tour, and she'll be showing all of her work, her focus isn't on selling, as it is for some of the studio tour artists.
"That's not the emphasis - I rented the studio mainly just to learn and have a good spot to get away, to play, learn and explore," she said.
Most attendees could walk to each stop on the tour, and many of the artists will be showing in one spot - the old red-brick schoolhouse on Pine Street.


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AUSTIN (October 26, 2012)--International voting monitors say they're puzzled by arrest threats from Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and point out that the state didn't make any fuss when they were here for the 2008 elections.
Abbott is warning the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe that its poll watchers face criminal charges if they come too close to voting sites and the U.S. State Department has even been dragged into the fray.
OSCE spokesman Thomas Rymer said Friday that its polling monitors were present in San Antonio in 2008 without issue.
He said the organization is stationing four pairs of observers in Texas, California, New York and Florida, the states with the most electoral votes.
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Don't do this if you actually want to run a 5k, very unorganized start. Course was marked poorly, there was a 1 mile sign and no others. The lights and music were good, not really any during the last mile though. The finish was just a bunch of people standing around looking for their friends you couldn't get near the finish banner. If you went for the party atmosphere and to jog and walk a little it was great.
Poorly organized. No official start or times. They didn't have waves so it was a chaos the whole time. The course we poorly marked and I was up front and did an extra quarter mile. Lights and music were okay; however, many gaps in the race where you would be running in the dark. At the end, no beer yet it is supposed to be a party? Save your money, do a different 5k.
This run was terrible!!! No organization. Thousands of people running in the dark. No reflector tape marking anything including cord panels on the ground that people couldn't see and tripping over. No one knowing where to go or where the route was. No one directing anything. Terrible. Just terrible.
This event was a HUGE disappointment. There was absolutely no organization to the event. "Stunning display of lights" was a gross exaggeration. Most of the route was neither marked nor lit up. The previous review has it right: don't do this if you actually want to run a 5K. I don't plan on doing it again and I hope other people don't spend their money on it either unless they are prepared to walk 5K in the dark.
This race was awful - extremely unorganized with regards to the beginning and the end of the race. There were no waves at the beginning resulting in too many people trying to cram through the start line (if you can call it that). The course wasn't clearly marked and there were a few unintentional obstacles causing people to trip during the race. The lighting and music was pretty much nonexistent throughout the course. Many people, including myself, could not even cross the finish line because it was so packed people were just standing there. Overall, save your money and run a different race.
Super unorganized, could hardly see since there was no reflective tape. The finish line was so bogged down with people, you had to walk through.
This race doesn't actually even deserve 1 star. Poorly organized, not many lights, actually a pretty dangerous course as it was hard to see potholes, etc. Had they had as many lights as the claimed it wouldn't have been much of an issue. When you are in crowd that big it is impossible to anticipate what is coming ahead and then throw in the dark and it is a disaster waiting to happen. Doesn't deliver much of anything it promised. If you are a runner, don't do this race! There are some fun runs that are actually fun and pretty organized that even a serious runner could enjoy, but this isn't the one! Pretty much just a money making gimmick!
Terrible organization. No enough fun for a fun run.
Too much (false) advertising and not enough set up. For as large of a turn out as there was, the race should have been much better organized. The picture used on Groupon to advertise this race was not even from a Rave run in any city (it was from a different race in Austin). People were running on the grass/off of the course because there simply was not enough room on the course. There were dark areas on the course where people were tripping. If the lights had been set up as advertised and explained in the event description not nearly as many people would have tripped/fell. The lights that were there were nice, but not at all what was portrayed. The layout of the course was also done poorly. People running sections multiple times because sections overlapped and no clear delineation of which way to go (thank you to the man on the blow horn trying to direct runners, but unfortunately with a crowd that large it didn't really help). I saw 1 water station where runners were poring their own water, and was impossible to get to due to the crowd. No water or other type of refreshments were offered at the end of the race either, I was glad I had a water bottle waiting in the car. At completion of the "course" I immediately left. This was basically just a really big party, not a run. I wouldn't even call it fun. I will not run this race again.
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BERWICK, Maine — Girls and boys teams for Grades 3-8 will soon be forming for youth lacrosse.
Berwick, North Berwick and Lebanon students, and their parents, are invited to learn about the game and our upcoming season.
The session will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Berwick Town Hall.
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Audria Engen, 81, of rural Lamberton, died Saturday, November 3, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at her home.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Highwater Lutheran Church in Highwater Township with burial in the church cemetery.
Pastor Michael Stangeland and Pastor Rich Hubert, officiated.
Condolences may be sent via e-mail at: www.sturmfh.com. Arrangements were with Sturm Funeral Home in Lamberton.
Audria Edith Link was born December 12, 1930, in Faribault, the daughter of Aaron J. and Edith (Adrain) Link. At age 14, Audria surrendered her life to the Lord Jesus Christ, and for the rest of her life spent daily time with the Lord.
Audria went to school in Odessa and Lamberton, graduating in the class of 1948 from Lamberton Public School. She graduated from Saint Lucas Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in 1951 and then on September 1, 1982 she received her Bachelor of Science in professional arts from Saint Joseph's College, Standish, Maine. Audria was united in marriage to Arlowe Engen at the E.U.B. Church in Lamberton. Audria was a compassionate and caring registered nurse working for a short-time in Seattle, as well as Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar, Union Hospital, New Ulm, Lamberton Public School and as charge nurse and director of nurses at Valley View Manor, Lamberton.
Audria was a member of Highwater Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and participated in Sewing Circle and Ladies Aid. She loved her family and knew how to make each one feel special. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, china painting, quilting, wintering in Mesa, Ariz., and baking long johns for her family. She had a great faith in the Lord and made sure that her family knew how to trust Christ with their lives, and she was a prayer warrior.
Those who shared their life with Audria and mourn her passing include children – Karen and Rich Hubert of San Carlos, Mexico, David and Connie Engen of Revere, Keith and Sandy Engen of Lamberton and Kenov and Beth Engen of Lamberton; grandchildren – Matt and Marsha Hubert, Dan and Melissa Hubert, Liz and Nate Brennan, Justin, Clint and Chelsi, Kirk, Ashley and Todd Henry, Mark, Britta, Emily, Thea, Andrew, Fern, Hannah, Luke and Avery Engen; great-grandchildren – Tyler, Brooke, Kailey, Zach and Allie Hubert, Brandt, Payton, Morgan and Carson Hubert, Ava and Ella Brennan; sister-in-law Muriel Link, Windom, brother-in-law James and LuEtta Engen of Lamberton, sister-in-law Joyce Fisher of Littleton, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; grandson Caleb Engen; her brothers Darol and Aaron Link, her sister Irene Anderson and brother-in-law George Fisher, Jr.
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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville women's basketball team held off a strong rally by the Bluefield College Rams to cap a convincing 87-80 triumph Thursday night at the East Kentucky Expo Center.
By driving inside for most of the first half, the Bears were able to put several key frontline players for the Rams into foul trouble early. This also had the added benefit of creating an advantage in free throw shooting (25-of-39 for UPIKE; 10-of-20 for the Rams).
The Bears pick up a much needed Mid-South Conference win to bring them to 6-15 overall, 3-10 in the Mid-South Conference.
Pikeville had the statistical oddity of having more steals (10) than turnovers (nine). The Rams turned the ball over 12 times in falling to 14-9 on the season, 6-7 in the league.
The Bears were led in scoring by junior forward Calisha Johnson, who continued her impressive run of form with a career-high 28 points and six rebounds.
Freshman guard Kayla Day came off the bench to put in 11 points, matching her career-best total she had in the first meeting between the teams on Jan. 5.
Day's senior counterpart Sally Roberts added 10 points and five assists, with fellow starter Jayme Jackson contributing a further five assists in addition to her nine points.
Junior forward Brogan Conley scored 10 while pulling down six rebounds, and senior forward Anne Klee anchored the Bears defensively with four steals.
The Rams' offense was led by senior guard Ashley White and junior forward Janee Simmons, both of whom had 22 points. Simmons came up just shy of a double-double with nine rebounds before fouling out of the contest late.
White, on the other hand, played the entire 40 minutes without being substituted and produced five assists for the Rams. Junior guard Tequila McNeal was able to score 13 points while recording a game-high seven assists.
The Bears can now take some momentum into Sunday's 3 p.m. game against Indiana University-Southeast at the UPike Gym. Bluefield, meanwhile, travels to U.Va-Wise on Saturday at 2 p.m.


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The Truckee volleyball team bounced back after dropping the first set to defeat Whittell in four games Tuesday, 22-25, 25-17, 25-16, 25-19.
Junior Mackenzie Redner smashed 22 kills to go along with her 15 digs, while setter Gabby Moretti finished with 37 assists and 15 service points.
Kestlie Stefanelli also had 15 service points and a team-high four aces and 38 digs, Mel Jones had five kills, Becca Berelson had four kills, and Chelsea Mohun had three kills. Lauren Peak recorded 10 service points.
The Wolverines improved to 10-9 overall and 1-0 in Mount Rose League play.
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Ohio's annual deer-gun season starts today, and over the next six days approximately 420,000 hunters are expected to roam the state's woods and fields in search of a trophy white-tail, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Deer-gun season runs today through Sunday, with an extra couple of days for gun hunters scheduled on Dec. 15 and 16 this year. Washington County usually is among the top counties for deer kills each year.
Shelby Offenberger, 20, of Waterford said she'd be out deer hunting bright and early with friends and family today.
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Ted Offenberger, right, owner of Southeastern Trading Post, shows a pink .22-cal. rifle to Carissa Bosch of Logan at the gun shop in Waterford Sunday afternoon.
"I look forward to it every year," she said. "There's usually a big group of us out hunting. We're up around 6 a.m. to get ready to go."
Offenberger said the more experienced hunters try to help the younger members of the group bag their first deer.
"I've taken one so far since I started hunting-but I'm just looking for a nice trophy-sized deer I can put on my wall," she added.
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White-tail deer season in Ohio
Gun season for white-tailed deer in Ohio begins today through Dec. 2.
Ohio also provides an extra weekend for deer hunting with a gun on Dec. 15 and 16.
Muzzleloader season for white-tailed deer will run from Jan. 5 to 8.
Bow season for deer began Sept. 29 and continues through Feb. 3.
Bow hunting for deer is permitted within the city of Marietta during the archery season.
City hunters must have proof of bow proficiency certification and insurance; must hunt from elevated tree stands in wooded areas of an acre or more only; and must have a landowner's permission to hunt on private property.
For more information about in-city hunting, call (740) 373-1387.
More information about Ohio hunting is available at www.ohiodnr.com
Hunters who want to donate a deer to help feed the hungry can find information at the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Web site, www.fhfh.org
Offenberger's father and mother, Ted and Jenny Offenberger, are owners of the Southeastern Trading Post hunting supply shop on Main Street in Waterford.
"We have five children, and all of them hunt-even our 9-year-old son," Jenny said. "They really like it."
She said deer-gun season is great for business, too.
"We're doing good. This is our season," Jenny said. "We're selling a lot of shotguns and mounting scopes-and we're doing gun repairs. People are also buying a lot of cold weather gear."
Shelby also works at the Workingman's Store on Putnam Street in Marietta where hunting season sales are brisk, too.
"The Workingman's Store normally does get a lot of business this time of year," she said. "People come in to buy boots, hats and jackets for going out in the cold."
ODNR's Division of Wildlife says hunting has an $859 million economic impact each year in Ohio through the sale of equipment, fuel, food, lodging and more.
Russ Farley, owner of Farley's Fishing and Hunting Supplies in Malta, said business has been "crazy"on the weekend preceding today's start of deer-gun season.
"Everyone's out getting their last-minute supplies," he said. "We're open extended hours this week, but people were already waiting at the door when we opened (Sunday morning)."
Farley said ammunition probably makes up the lion's share of his sales this time of year, and hunters are purchasing a lot of blaze orange to wear for safety on hats and coats as they enter the local woodlands.
"But the state already makes a lot of money on licenses in the weeks before deer season," he added. "Hunters from out of state pay $125 for their license, plus a $24 sales tax. That's $149 from every guy that comes here from another state."
Many of those hunters are taking lodging at local hotels and motels.
"We had at least 20 hunters checking in Sunday-they usually come in groups because we offer a special rate during hunting season," said Trista Burns, desk clerk with the Holiday Inn on Pike Street in Marietta.
She said most of the hunters-many from out of state or from northern Ohio-stay through Wednesday or Thursday.
Across the street, the Comfort Inn also sees an uptick in business during deer season.
"There's always a flood of business for a week or two during hunting season," said front desk manager Shane Vincent.
"Some arrive Sunday, but (today) we'll be seeing a lot more coming in," he said.
Marietta councilman Mike McCauley heads out into the woods and fields with a group of other deer hunters-some from out of state-every year. He was packing for this year's trip on Sunday.
"We stay at a couple of deer camps, one in the Dalzell area, then move to another near Waterford," he said. "We get to spend some time with guys we don't normally get to see for the rest of the year."
McCauley said the hunters usually stay at the camps for the entire week.
"We play cards, eat our meals, and go hunting together," he said. "It's just a good time for a lot of camaraderie."
Deer can be hunted with a muzzleloader, handgun or shotgun from one half-hour before sunrise to sunset during the deer-gun season. The state encourages all hunters to take proper safety precautions, such as using safety harnesses in tree stands and wearing hunter orange.
Hunters also are encouraged to donate any extra venison to organizations assisting Ohioans in need.
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SAN JOSE -- Earthquakes coach Mark Watson was discussing how difficult it would be to retain defender Steven Beitashour when he got some breaking news.
Beitashour had been shipped to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC for allocation money while Watson was running the first day of practice for the 2014 season.
The move Monday wasn't entirely unexpected -- Beitashour wanted out -- but it underscored the evolving nature of the Earthquakes roster. As a buffer to Beitashour's pending departure, along with the fact that Victor Bernardez and Clarence Goodson could miss extended time on World Cup duty, the Quakes have been stockpiling defenders.
On Friday, they signed right back Brandon Barklage, who helped the New York Red Bulls to the Supporter's Shield last season, and Shaun Francis. Also, Andreas Gorlitz, a right back who played for FC Ingolstadt in Germany, was trying out Monday.
As the Beitashour news was sinking in, Watson expressed confidence in the state of the defense.
"I think we're in great shape," he said. "We're really excited to get Brandon Barklage. He's a player that we've followed for a long time. ... We're getting a very good player. He's a good character. We'll look to add a couple others to give us some depth."
The Quakes are looking to rebound from a disappointing season, in which they barely missed the playoffs. They scored only 35 goals in 34 MLS games -- 37 fewer than in 2012, when Chris Wondolowski and "Bash Brothers" Steven Lenhart and Alan Gordon had career years.
In his audition as a head coach, Watson, a former Canadian international, nailed it. He guided the team to an 11-5-3 record and a berth in the Champions League quarterfinals after being promoted from assistant coach following Frank Yallop's resignation.
"It was a great run, and even though we didn't make the playoffs we felt really good about things," Watson said. "We're playing very well when the season ended. We're looking forward to this year. The ultimate goal will be to make the playoffs, and then we'll see what happens from there."
Goalkeeper Jon Busch, who helped the team pitch eight shutouts in its final 14 games last season, thinks the Watson era is off to a great start.
"Mark's being allowed to put his stamp on the team and build it the way he wants," Busch said. "That's all you can ask as a head coach. 'Let me do what I want and see how it goes.' I think it's gonna be very successful."
Watson and general manager John Doyle seemingly spent the offseason plugging holes and looking for a little more panache in the middle to complement Wondolowski, who has amassed 72 goals over the past four seasons. He had only 11 goals last year, including a league-high eight game-winners, after scoring 27 times in 2012.
Top draft pick JJ Koval of Stanford is a promising two-way midfielder, and Tommy Thompson, 18, the club's first Homegrown signing, has star potential as a scorer and playmaker.
Barklage likes the fit so far. The former forward and midfielder likes to push forward, just like Beitashour.
"I've only played the right back position for the last two years now, so I still have a little bit of room to improve," Barklage said. "I like to get forward. I like to contribute offensively but also do my work defensively. The work starts now."
Atiba Harris, acquired from Colorado in a trade for Marvin Chavez, is on his sixth MLS team since entering the league in 2006. He has 22 goals and 20 assists in his career, including five goals and an assist last season. He has experience at forward, right midfield and left midfield.
Asked if he would like to play in the Quakes' new stadium next season, Harris gave a journeyman's response.
"I'm not going to think that far ahead," he said. "I'm just going to take it one day at a time. I'm just happy to be here today. Hopefully, I'm here tomorrow. I've seen sketches of it, and it seems like it's gonna be fantastic. The people of San Jose and the Bay Area deserve a stadium, a quality stadium like this."
Midfielder Rafael Baca recently signed with Mexican giant Cruz Azul, but newcomer Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi sure looks like an upgrade. He has made 67 appearances over the last 21/2 seasons for AC Ajaccio (France).
Watson describes Pierazzi as being "at the top of his career" and raves of his tactical awareness. He will team in the middle with Sam Cronin, the Quakes' MVP last season. The midfield already boasts quality wingers in Shea Salinas and Cordell Cato, who made Chavez expendable with his strong play.
In the back, the Quakes will lean on veteran center back Jason Hernandez and journeyman English left back Jordan Stewart, who supplanted Justin Morrow in 2013.
The club is also high on newcomer Billy Schuler, 23, a former North Carolina All-America forward acquired through a weighted lottery.
As for the Beitashour saga, Doyle said the club has been having contract discussions with him for three years, but the "numbers just haven't added up."
"He's kind of always made it clear that he wanted to leave and make bigger money," Watson said. "We tried to keep him."


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Redskins 28, Cowboys 18
Rookie Alfred Morris ran for 200 yards and three touchdowns as host Washington clinched the NFC East title with its seventh consecutive victory.
Robert Griffin III was 9-of-18 for 100 yards but rushed six times for 63 yards and a score for the Redskins (10-6), who captured their first division crown since 1999. Washington will host Seattle in a first-round playoff matchup next Sunday.
Tony Romo completed 20 of 37 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns but threw three interceptions for Dallas (8-8), which has lost the regular-season finale with the division title on the line each of the last two seasons.
The game was scoreless after one quarter as Redskins kicker Kai Forbath's 37-yard field-goal attempt with 6:59 remaining hit the right upright. Dallas fared no better in the period as Romo was intercepted on each of the Cowboys' first two possessions, with both picks occurring in Washington territory.
Dallas took the lead with 7:59 left in the second, when Romo connected with Jason Witten for a 9-yard touchdown on third-and-goal despite the fact the play clock appeared to expire before the ball was snapped. The Redskins answered on their next possession as Morris scored on a 17-yard run and took a 14-7 lead when Griffin found the end zone from 10 yards out with 3:10 to play in the third.
Following a 48-yard field goal by Dallas' Dan Bailey in the first minute of the fourth, Morris ran for a 32-yard touchdown to make it 21-10. The Cowboys cut the deficit to three as Romo threw a 10-yard TD pass to Kevin Ogletree and hit Dwayne Harris for the two-point conversion with 5:50 on the clock.
But Romo was intercepted a third time by Rob Jackson with three minutes remaining, and Morris sealed the win with a 1-yard TD run with 1:09 to play.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Dallas WR Miles Austin suffered a left ankle injury in the first half but returned after halftime. Fellow WR Dez Bryant exited in the fourth quarter with an apparent back injury. ... The game was penalty-free until the Cowboys were called for holding with 8:59 remaining in the fourth quarter. The penalty was declined by Washington as LB London Fletcher sacked Tony Romo for an 18-yard loss on the play. ... Morris finished the season with 1,612 yards, breaking the franchise record previously held by Clinton Portis, who was in attendance.
Seahawks 20, Rams 13
Russell Wilson passed for 250 yards and a touchdown and scored the winning touchdown with a 1-yard run as Seattle finished undefeated at home and ended the regular season on a five-game win streak.
Wilson tied Peyton Manning for the rookie record with his 26th touchdown pass, a 10-yard toss to Michael Robinson that gave Seattle (11-5) a 13-10 lead with 2:16 left in the third quarter, and he drove the Seahawks 90 yards in 10 plays and scrambled for the go-ahead score with 1:45 left.
The win didn't end up affecting Seattle's playoff seeding, as San Francisco won Sunday to clinch the NFC West title and lock the Seahawks into the No. 5 seed. Seattle will travel to face either Washington or Dallas in the first round next week.
The Rams (7-8-1) drove to the Seattle 29-yard line in the final minute, but Richard Sherman - who had his suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs overturned on appeal Thursday - intercepted a Sam Bradford pass to the end zone to seal it.
Bradford was 25-of-42 for 252 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He finished the season with 3,702 passing yards, surpassing his previous career high of 3,512 set in 2010.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 100 yards on 18 carries. His 10 100-yard games tied Vikings RB Adrian Peterson for the most in the NFL this season. ... Rams RB Steven Jackson rushed for 52 yards on 11 carries to become the sixth NFL player with eight consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. ... Seahawks WR Golden Tate caught three passes for a career-high 105 yards.
Vikings 37, Packers 34
Adrian Peterson became the seventh running back to reach the 2,000-yard plateau and fellow Pro Bowler Blair Walsh kicked a 29-yard field goal as time expired to send host Minnesota into the postseason.
Peterson recorded both a rushing and receiving touchdown to go along with his 199 yards, but his season total of 2,097 fell just short of breaking Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson's 1984 single-season mark (2,105). Christian Ponder tossed three touchdown passes for the Vikings (10-6), who won their fourth straight to set up a rematch against third-seeded Green Bay (11-5) at Lambeau Field.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 365 yards and tossed at least four touchdowns for the fourth time this season. Greg Jennings reeled in a pair while fellow wideouts Jordy Nelson and James Jones also found the end zone as the Packers suffered just their second loss in 11 outings.
After Rodgers connected with Nelson on a 2-yard strike to tie the game at 34-34, Peterson broke to the left and scampered 26 yards to set up Walsh's game-winning kick. The rookie squeezed the ball just inside the left upright to send Minnesota into the playoffs.
Exactly one year removed from ACL surgery, Peterson entered the contest needing 208 yards to surpass Dickerson's mark. He got out of the blocks in a hurry, taking a delayed handoff for a 7-yard score in the first quarter before reeling in a short 2-yard reception to give Minnesota a 27-17 lead in the third.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Peterson eclipsed the 2,000-yard plateau with a 20-yard gain in the third quarter. He joined O.J. Simpson, Dickerson, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis, Jamal Lewis and Chris Johnson as members of the 2,000-yard club. ... Walsh extended his record of 50-plus-yard field goals by drilling a 53-yarder in the first quarter. Walsh is 10-for-10 from at least 50 yards away this season. ... The receiving score was Peterson's fourth of his career - and first this season.
Chargers 24, Raiders 21
Philip Rivers passed for a pair of touchdowns and Micheal Spurlock ran a kickoff back 99 yards for a score as San Diego held off visiting Oakland to end the season with a victory.
Antonio Gates and Danario Alexander each caught a touchdown pass for the Chargers (7-9), who won three of their last four.
Terrelle Pryor made his first career start at quarterback for the Raiders and went 13-of-28 for 150 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and also ran for 49 yards and a score. Darren McFadden rushed for 57 yards on 19 carries for Oakland (4-12), which lost eight of its final nine games.
Spurlock got things started on the right foot for San Diego when he ran the opening kickoff of the game back. It was the third career kickoff return TD for Spurlock, who had a punt return for a touchdown last week.
The Chargers extended it out to 24-7 on Rivers' 34-yard touchdown pass to Alexander with 5:06 left in the third quarter but had to sweat out the win. Pryor capped a 76-yard drive with a 3-yard TD run and hit Denarius Moore with a 5-yard scoring pass to cut it to 24-21 with 2:00 left before San Diego ran out the clock.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Chargers LB Takeo Spikes and Raiders RB Mike Goodson were each issued personal foul penalties and ejected following an altercation. Spikes had to be restrained by teammates and other officials from going after the referee that announced the ejection. ... Pryor was starting in place of QB Carson Palmer (broken ribs), who was hurt last week. Pryor beat out Matt Leinart for the start during practice. ... Gates has 11 career touchdowns against Oakland, tied with former Chargers TE Kellen Winslow for the most against the Raiders since the AFL-NFL merger.
Patriots 28, Dolphins 0
Tom Brady threw a pair of touchdown passes and host New England earned a first-round bye in the playoffs with a shutout of Miami.
Brady fired a 9-yard touchdown pass to Wes Welker to open the scoring in the first quarter and became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw at least one scoring pass in every game for three straight seasons. New England's top-ranked offense later got a pair of short touchdown runs from Stevan Ridley to take a 21-0 lead into halftime.
Brady completed 22 of 36 passes for 284 yards for the Patriots (12-4), which had its 20-game home winning streak in December snapped by San Francisco two weeks ago. Brady capped the scoring with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski, who returned to the lineup after suffering a broken arm six weeks ago.
Miami (7-9) had its two-game winning streak ended and finished below .500 for the fourth straight season. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill was 20-for-35 for 235 yards and threw his first interception in the past five games. He was also sacked seven times.
Reggie Bush finished with eight yards on seven carries as New England limited Miami to 29 yards rushing on the way to its first shutout since beating Tennessee 59-0 on Oct. 18, 2009.
Game notebook: New England jumped ahead of Houston, which lost to Indianapolis earlier in the day, for the second seed in the AFC playoffs. Denver finished as the top seed. ... Brady has thrown a touchdown pass in 48 straight games. ... Gronkowski finished with two receptions for 42 yards. ... Miami WR Davone Bess missed his third straight game with a back injury.
49ers 27, Cardinals 13
Colin Kaepernick tossed a pair of touchdown passes to Michael Crabtree as host San Francisco secured its second consecutive NFC West title.
Kaepernick threw for 276 yards, with Crabtree accounting for 172 of them on eight receptions. Frank Gore set a franchise record with his 51st rushing touchdown for the 49ers (11-4-1), who could seize the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs should Green Bay fall to Minnesota on Sunday.
Acquired off waivers earlier this month, Brian Hoyer made his first career start and found a familiar target in Michael Floyd. The rookie wideout had a season-best eight catches for 166 yards with a touchdown for the Cardinals (5-11), who have dropped 11 of their last 12 overall - and seven straight on the road.
With Arizona nursing a 6-0 lead midway into the second quarter, Kaepernick moved around in the pocket and fired a strike over the shoulder to Crabtree, who coasted into the end zone.
The pair hooked up again in the third quarter as Crabtree beat cornerback Patrick Peterson on a 7-yard scoring strike to give San Francisco a 17-6 advantage.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Crabtree ventured over the 1,000-yard plateau for the first time in his career. With 1,105 yards, Crabtree became the first 49ers WR to accomplish the feat since Terrell Owens in 2003. ... San Francisco TE Vernon Davis was active after clearing the league's concussion protocol, but was limited to one catch for five yards. ... Gore shared the previous rushing record with Roger Craig and Joe Perry.
Broncos 38, Chiefs 3
Peyton Manning threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns as host Denver sewed up the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with its 11th consecutive victory.
Manning threw a pair of scoring passes to Eric Decker in the final 5:32 of the first half to stake the Broncos (13-3) to a 21-3 lead en route to claiming the top seed, which was made possible when Houston lost at Indianapolis earlier in the day.
Demaryius Thomas had seven receptions for 122 yards and a score to cap Manning's ninth three-TD game and give Denver its longest winning streak since the 1998 club won 13 straight on its way to a second straight Super Bowl championship.
The Chiefs (2-14) grabbed the No. 1 overall pick in next year's NFL draft with another woeful offensive performance. Brady Quinn threw for 49 yards on 7-of-16 passing and the league's lowest-scoring team mustered only eight first downs and 119 total yards to end the season on a four-game losing streak.
Manning connected on 23 of 29 passes and compiled a 144.8 passer rating in throwing for over 300 yards for the ninth time. He wound up with 37 TDs, 11 interceptions and 4,664 yards to surpass Jay Cutler's (4,526) single-season franchise record.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Thomas had his seventh 100-yard game - one shy of the team record - and Decker had seven catches for 76 yards and the two scores. They became the first Denver teammates to eclipse 1,000 yards since Rod Smith and Ashley Lelie in 2004. ... Kansas City was limited to 13 points or fewer for the 10th time and scored only 23 points combined during its four-game skid. ... LB Von Miller had one of Denver's four sacks to give him 18.5 on the season.
Buccaneers 22, Falcons 17
Rookie Doug Martin rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown as Tampa Bay snapped a five-game losing streak and handed NFC South champion Atlanta its only home loss of the season.
Tampa Bay's Josh Freeman passed for 222 yards and a touchdown, becoming the franchise leader for touchdowns in a season (27) and career (78).
Despite having clinched the NFC's top seed in the playoffs, the Falcons (13-3) played their starters throughout. Matt Ryan passed for 238 yards and his franchise-record 32nd touchdown pass of the season but Atlanta managed only 278 total yards, its second-lowest total of the season.
Mike Williams caught six passes for 65 yards and a score for the Bucs (7-9), who set single-season team records for points (389) and total yards (5,820). Freeman became the first quarterback in team history to pass for 4,000 yards.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez had five catches for 41 yards, putting him over 90 receptions for the fifth time in his career. ... The loss snapped an 11-game home win streak for Ryan, who dropped to 33-5 at the Georgia Dome. ... Martin recorded his fifth 100-yard game of the season.
Giants 42, Eagles 7
Eli Manning threw four of his career-high five touchdowns in the first half, but host New York was eliminated from postseason consideration after Chicago defeated Detroit.
The Giants (9-7) held up their end of the bargain in Week 17, but needed losses by Chicago, Minnesota and Dallas in order to secure the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs. After being outscored 67-14 in its last two contests, New York didn't waste any time snapping a five-game home losing skid to the Eagles (4-12) by sending them to their 11th loss in 12 games.
Rueben Randle reeled in a 3-yard touchdown pass over the middle to open the scoring and doubled the advantage by outleaping cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha along the sideline for a 37-yard score. Manning then connected with rookie David Wilson on a wheel route out of the backfield for his first three-touchdown quarter in six years.
Ahmad Bradshaw, who amassed 148 yards from scrimmage, rumbled in from a yard out in the second quarter before Victor Cruz's 24-yard touchdown gave New York a 35-7 lead. Michael Vick, who is expected to be joining coach Andy Reid on the way out of Philadelphia, threw for just 197 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Steelers 24, Browns 10
Ben Roethlisberger threw two of his three touchdown passes in the second half as host Pittsburgh ended its season by snapping a three-game losing streak.
Roethlisberger was 15-of-23 for 134 yards for Pittsburgh (8-8), which had only 212 total yards but turned two Cleveland fumbles into TDs.
Thad Lewis completed 22 of 32 passes for 204 yards with a touchdown and an interception in his NFL debut for the Browns (5-11), who lost their final three games overall and finished 1-7 on the road.
After a scoreless opening quarter, the teams traded field goals before Roethlisberger connected with Leonard Pope for a 1-yard touchdown with 47 seconds remaining in the second. Cleveland pulled even when Lewis hit Greg Little with a 7-yard scoring strike less than four minutes into the third, but Roethlisberger threw a 9-yard TD pass to Antonio Brown with 4:39 left in the period to give Pittsburgh a 17-10 lead.
Roethlisberger put the game away when he hit Plaxico Burress over the middle for a 12-yard touchdown on third-and-10 with 3:20 remaining in the contest.
Bears 26, Lions 24
Jay Cutler passed for 257 yards and a touchdown and the defense forced four turnovers as visiting Chicago kept its playoff hopes alive by edging Detroit.
Matt Forte rushed for a touchdown and totaled 124 yards from scrimmage while Earl Bennett caught five passes for 109 yards and a score for the Bears (10-6), who need the Green Bay Packers to beat the Minnesota Vikings later Sunday in order to clinch a wild card spot.
Calvin Johnson made five catches for 72 yards to finish 36 yards shy of 2,000 on the season. Matthew Stafford passed for 272 yards and three touchdowns but was intercepted once and lost two fumbles for the Lions (4-12).
Chicago jumped out to a 20-3 lead in the second quarter but allowed Detroit to march 80 yards in 1:37 and cut it to 20-10 on Stafford's 25-yard touchdown pass to Kris Durham with 17 seconds left in the half.
The Lions pulled to within 26-24 on Stafford's 9-yard touchdown to Brian Robiske with 6:59 left but the Bears' defense held on the next drive and the offense put together one final series to eat the rest of the clock. Cutler scrambled for a key first down at midfield to help seal the win.
Panthers 44, Saints 38
DeAngelo Williams rushed for a season-high 210 yards and two touchdowns and Mike Tolbert scored on three 1-yard runs as visiting Carolina ended the season with its first four-game win streak since 2008.
Cam Newton passed for 248 yards for the Panthers, who racked up season highs for points and total yards (530). The Saints surpassed a dubious NFL record by allowing 7,042 total yards this season.
Drew Brees passed for 396 yards and four touchdowns - becoming the first player in NFL history with three 5,000-yard seasons and the first with more than 15,000 passing yards in a three-year span - and Lance Moore (four catches, 121 yards) and Jimmy Graham (nine catches, 115 yards) put up big numbers.
As has been the case all season, though, the Saints' defense didn't do enough. After Brees' second touchdown pass - a 19-yard strike to Jimmy Graham - gave New Orleans a 24-13 lead with 10:49 left in the third quarter, the Panthers reeled off 28 consecutive points to take control.
Williams scored on runs of 54 and 12 yards and also set up another score with a season-long 65-yard scamper in his only 100-yard game of the season.
Colts 28, Texans 16
Rookie Andrew Luck threw a pair of touchdown passes and host Indianapolis rode a wave of emotion in coach Chuck Pagano's return to the sideline to derail Houston's bid for a No. 1 overall seed and possibly a first-round bye.
Deji Karim returned a kickoff 101 yards as the Colts (11-5), despite having nothing to play for, turned in an inspired effort in Pagano's first game back since undergoing three months of treatment for leukemia.
Luck's 70-yard scoring pass to fellow rookie T.Y. Hilton with 11:22 to play opened a 12-point lead and supplied the dagger for the Texans (12-4), who lost three of their final four and fell to 0-11 all-time in Indianapolis.
Matt Schaub threw for 276 yards and two interceptions for Houston, which could drop to the No. 3 seed if Denver and New England win later Sunday. The Colts were already locked into the No. 5 seed and are staring at a potential playoff matchup next week at Baltimore - the team from which they hired away Pagano in the offseason to be their head coach.
Pagano received a standing ovation and video tribute from the fans at Lucas Oil Field prior to kickoff and his players responded by going 75 yards on the opening drive, capped by Luck's 1-yard pass to Coby Fleener. The Colts briefly relinquished the lead in the third quarter as Houston scored 10 straight points, but Karim's burst up the middle untouched on the ensuing kickoff return to put Indianapolis ahead to stay.
Titans 38, Jaguars 20
Darius Reynaud returned two punts for touchdowns and Zach Brown brought back a pair of interceptions for scores as host Tennessee routed AFC South rival Jacksonville in the season finale.
The Titans (6-10) handed the Jaguars (2-14) their fifth consecutive loss with a stunning sequence, scoring 28 unanswered points in a span of 4:45 bridging halftime without running a single offensive play.
Chris Johnson rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown to go over 1,200 yards for the fourth time in his career as Tennessee avenged a 24-19 loss in Jacksonville on Nov. 25 despite getting outgained 375-221.
Chad Henne tossed two TD passes to give the Jaguars a 14-7 lead and was driving his team for another score when Brown brought back an interception 79 yards to tie it at 14-14 with 1:48 left in the first half. Reynaud's first punt return, a 69-yarder with 33 seconds left in the half, put the Titans ahead to stay.
Reynaud added an 81-punt return 2:06 into the third quarter and Brown return another pick 30 yards for a score only 51 seconds later to extend the lead to 35-14.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Henne finished 25-of-41 for 298 yards with two TDs and three interceptions for Jacksonville, which failed to secure the No. 1 pick in April's draft after Kansas City fell 38-3 to Denver later Sunday. ... Titans QB Jake Locker threw for only 152 yards on 9-of-15. ... The Jaguars trailed at halftime despite a wide edge in yardage (280-102) and first downs (15-5).
Bills 28, Jets 9
Brad Smith scored a back-breaking 4-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter as host Buffalo snapped a three-game losing streak in their season finale.
C.J. Spiller totaled 131 all-purpose yards, including a 66-yard touchdown reception from Ryan Fitzpatrick in the second quarter to pace the Bills (6-10). Fitzpatrick finished 12-for-26 for 225 yards, while Stevie Johnson caught six passes for 111 yards.
A week after being benched, Mark Sanchez returned to the lineup and his mistake-filled ways for New York (6-10). Sanchez threw an interception which Bryan Scott returned 20 yards for a touchdown to give Buffalo a 7-3 lead in the first quarter, and he also lost his 16th fumble of the season. Sanchez finished 17-for-35 for 205 yards.
The Jets, which lost for the third straight time, dominated control of the ball in the first half but continuously stalled in the red zone and trailed 14-9 at the break. Nick Folk accounted for all the New York scoring with three field goals.
After Smith's short TD scamper gave the Bills a 21-9 lead, Tashard Choice completed the scoring with a 13-yard scoring run with 1:10 remaining.
Bengals 23, Ravens 17
Andy Dalton went 10-of-15 for 78 yards and a touchdown in limited action and Carlos Dunlap ran an interception back for a score as Cincinnati knocked off visiting Baltimore.
The Ravens had an outside shot at jumping up into the No. 3 spot in the playoffs but instead decided to rest most of their regulars. Joe Flacco attempted only eight passes before yielding to Tyrod Taylor, who passed for 149 yards and rushed for 65 and a score.
The Bengals elected to sit running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (hamstring) and only threw two passes A.J. Green's way before giving way to the backups. Cincinnati will be the No. 6 seed in the AFC and will play either Denver, New England or Houston in the divisional round next week.
Marvin Jones caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Dalton with 45 seconds left in the second quarter to knot it at 7-7 at the half. Josh Brown put the Bengals on top with a pair of field goals in the third quarter before Taylor's 1-yard scoring run gave the Ravens the lead 14-13 with 12:58 left.
Brown's 38-yard field goal 5:38 later gave Cincinnati the advantage back and Dunlap's 14-yard interception return on the ensuing drive sealed the win.


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About the Book
"A breathtaking romance filled with sensuality and driven by a brisk and thrilling plot…. Katharine Ashe writes with eloquence and power—what a compelling read!"<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
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An absolutely amazing debut novel from Katharine Ashe, an exceptional new voice in historical romance, Swept Away by a Kiss is the first book in an exciting new series—the story of a society jade who thinks she's done it all until she meets the devil himself. Piracy, intrigue, rogue lords with a dangerous secret…can love unmask the Masters of Masquerade? Read Swept Away by a Kiss and find out!
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When pirates storm Viscount Steven Ashford's ship upon the high seas, it brings him closer than ever to the nefarious criminal he seeks to ruin. Only one seductive detail threatens his victory: the scandalous beauty imprisoned with him, Lady Valerie Monroe. Temptation has never been so intoxicating or so forbidden, for Steven is disguised as a French priest. If they make it off the ship alive, to protect her from his enemies he must never see her again . . .
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Back in England, and under the ton's scrutiny for a reckless past she hasn't escaped, Valerie dreams of the breathtaking "man of the cloth" with whom she shared her greatest adventure. Then he reappears in society under his true identity, Viscount Ashford, but, despite the danger, their consuming passion cannot be denied. Now standing in the way of their desire are Valerie's wounded heart, Steven's lone destiny, and a villain who will stop at nothing to crush them both.
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- On Sale: 07/27/2010
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- Pages: 384
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Tuesday October 26, 2010
Martinez, GA--We've hit the home stretch on the high school front and if an Evans-Lakeside rivalry wasn't big enough, throw in the fact the winner makes the region playoffs, the loser does not.
That's the situation with the new playoff system as this becomes a play in game. Evans has shown a little more consistency while Lakeside has been close, but not close enough in a few too many ballgames this year.
"We tell our kids all the time, we're one play away." said Lakeside coach Jarrett Troxler "Shoot we're one play away in three games. Lost to Thomson by a field goal, lost to Statesboro by a field goal, lost to Effingham on a fade route in the end zone. One play makes a difference at some point in the game."
Now if Evans wins and Greebrier beats Statesboro,
the Pack and Knights grab the spots in the region play in contest. Greenbrier would be the two seed, Evans the three seed. It's getting interesting to say the least.


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Earlier this summer, The Environmental Working Group released the eighth edition of its Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce. This is a great resource for consumers and FoodFacts.com wants to make our community aware of its findings.
Researchers different fruits and vegetables to determine pesticide contamination. This year's study provides information on 45 different fruits and vegetables. All the samples of these fruits and vegetables were either washed or peeled prior to testing. In this manner the study actually reflects the amount of pesticides present when the food is actually being consumed. The results are pretty sad and kind of frightening.
An apple a day, for instance might actually end up sending you to the doctor, instead of keeping the doctor away. 98% of non-organic apples tested contained detectable levels of pesticides. Lettuce samples reflected the presence of 78 different pesticides. All the nectarines tested contained pesticide residue. Grapes "won" in the fruit category, with 64 different pesticides found in samples tested. Strawberries and blueberries were both on the list as well.
Most disturbing, however, was pesticide testing for fruit and vegetable baby food. This year's study included green beans, pears and sweet potatoes. Sadly, after analyzing about 190 baby food samples, 92% of the pear samples tested positive for at least one pesticide. On the up side virtually none of the sweet potato baby food products contained any pesticide. On the down side, the pesticide iprodione which has been categorized as a probably carcinogen showed up in three baby food pear samples. The pesticide is not registered with the EPA for use on pears at all.
The EPW also publishes a list of produce that is least likely to test positive for pesticides. Those products include asparagus, cabbage, grapefruit, watermelon, eggplant, pineapple, frozen peas and sweet potatoes.
It's important to note that this report is not designed to reflect the affects of pesticide exposure. It is specifically meant to measure the presence of pesticides in common fruits and vegetables in the produce aisle … and now the baby food aisle as well. Research is ongoing regarding the affects of those pesticides on consumers, which ones and in what amounts. But having an understanding of what pesticides are found and where, can help all consumers make better decisions at the grocery store. FoodFacts.com encourages you to read more about this fascinating report: http://www.ewg.org/release/ewg-releases-2012-shopper-s-guide-pesticides-produce. Information like this helps us all to understand what's really in our food.


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PDoughboy has come up with a comprehensive guide to using a VPN to download and play the game if your internet provider is causing you to have incomplete downloads or preventing you connecting to some areas.
First of all, this workaround will work for two issues as I see it: 1) If your ISP is preventing you from downloading/patching certain files and 2) If you suspect your ISP is preventing you from loading certain areas due to their filtering
There is a relatively simple solution for this, and can be done several ways. The primary method to solving these problems is by either downloading the game through a VPN Connection or playing the game over a VPN Connection, depending upon which problem above you are having. If you already have access to a VPN or know how to attain one, there is no need to continue with the steps below.
There are many options when it comes to downloading VPN Clients. Personally I chose VPNBook, which is completely free and hosted in Romania, so there is no way your ISP will block anything. You can download VPNBook here: http://www.vpnbook.com/#pricing or just follow the steps below.
1) Download the OpenVPN GUI software here: http://openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html and choose your file type to download (i.e. exe, zip)
2) Install the OpenVPN GUI software and open the readme for reference
3) You now need to download a VPN Certificate file:
UDP & TCP: http://www.vpnbook.com/free-openvpn-account/VPNBook.com-OpenVPN-Euro1.zip
4) Unzip the certificate files and place the contents in the OpenVPN directory "Config" folder (example: "C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\Config")
5) You are now ready to run your OpenVPN GUI which should have created a shortcut on your desktop. It will be running in your taskbar at the bottom right when opened. Right click the OpenVPN icon in the taskbar and click "Connect".
6) When it prompts you for a username and password, use the default one provided by VPNBooks website. This has changed, so you may need to update your login details:
username : vpnbook
password : (for up to date passwords, visit here and click the 'OpenVPN' tab, the details are at the bottom of the drop-down tab)
7) It may require you to enter your username and password a second time. If it does, just re-enter the same username and password. If you are having trouble connecting still, try downloading the TCP Certificates from the link above and replace your old UDP Certificate files in the OpenVPN Config Folder with the TCP ones.
Now that you are on a VPN connection, you are effectively bypassing anything your ISP may be blocking or filtering which can cause errors during downloading or patching of the game, or simply not allowing you to run certain instances of the game itself.
If you are having trouble downloading or patching the game (certain files not downloading) follow the instructions Chris from GGG has provided on this post (running Content.ggpk Reclamation) while you are connected to the VPN: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/15283
If you are having problems running the game in certain instances (i.e. Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Errors, or Exceptions) it may be a result of your ISP filtering while you are loading a specific area. You can solve this problem by connecting to the VPN and playing the game or trouble areas while on the VPN Connection.
If you have any further questions about anything regarding this tutorial, dont be afraid to PM me (PDoughboy). I hope this solves any issues you may be having. Happy Hunting!


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Are directions only for old people?
"Seriously, Mom? What is wrong with people over 50?" my son asked me the other day. "Everyone over 50 feels the need to explain how to get somewhere. It's annoying."
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IT-Stabilität / stability within IT
By user13348208 on Nov 09, 2009
All of you did see the problem management process within ITIL Service Management Domain and the new V3 Service Operations book.
But what does that mean to IT-Stability?
Have a look at the Pre-Workshop of the 9. anual German itSMF conference at 30th of Nov. in Neuss or take a sneek peak on the 19th of Nov. 17:30 within the itSMF regional ITIL Forum held at Sun Microsystems GmbH in Langen near Frankfurt.
You will see how system pattern and anti-pattern found in problem analysis will result in refactoring and adjusted designs and architectures for IT Systems and -Infrastructure.
You'll also see what MTBF for IT Services could mean and how volnurability against such pattern or not following them would result in a predictable shorter MTBF.
Defined tags for this entry: stability, IT-Stabilität, pattern, anti-pattern, problemmanangement, Sun


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The Dr. Jane's HealthyPetNet Foundation is pleased to announce
one of its latest grant recipients, the Forte Animal Rescue (FAR). FAR well
represents the noble spirit of small rescues which are short on financial
backing but full of hope and strong in the belief they can affect positive
change in the lives of their rescued animals.
Based in Marina del Rey, CA, Forte Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer, nonprofit
rescue organization that's also committed to fighting pet-overpopulation and
furthering the understanding of the human-animal bond through educational
programs and community activities. Since FAR's founding in 2002, this small band
of devoted care providers have saved the lives of nearly 700 dogs!
Typically, this non-profit organization supervises the care of 40 to 50 canines.
Without a facility of their own, their rescued dogs stay with foster parents or
in an approved boarding house. FAR rescuers pride themselves in providing a 100%
no-kill safety net for abused, neglected and abandoned canines.
Additionally, FAR is one of the few rescue organizations offering a Junior
Volunteer Program, an extension of their commitment to investing time for
today's youth to help foster tomorrow's responsible community leaders.
FAR imposes no restrictions on the type of dogs they rescue. In fact, they've
even been known to rescue the occasional feline or two. As they say, they will
take in "any breed or mix from poodles to pit bulls" because "all animals
deserve a chance at life". The bottom line is this … they do whatever it takes
to locate forever homes for all of their four-footers. Nothing conveys this
sense of utter devotion better than the story of Cruiser, who was both saved by FAR
and helped by our Foundation's recent financial award.
A true American mutt, Cruiser was abandoned by his original caretaker
(ironically) at a Forte-sponsored adoption event. Even though FAR was already
burdened with several dogs who were undergoing expensive medical treatments,
they couldn't turn their backs on the adorable – and newly homeless – mixed
breed. Equal parts American Bulldog, Staffordshire Terrier and Labrador, Cruiser
weighed in at 80 lbs. and was nearly six years old. Unfortunately, this
situation – the abandonment of older and large-sized dogs – is playing out in
rescues across America, in higher numbers than in previous years.
Shortly after being taken in by FAR, Cruiser began exhibiting signs of
aggression, toward both humans and other canines. For the most part, though, he
was lovable and grateful for attention. It was obvious to his handlers that
Cruiser's acting out was brought on by stress over his uncertain circumstances.
Time after time at their weekly adoption events, FAR would usher in prospective
pet parents seeking to adopt a dog, and every time, Cruiser was passed up in
favor of younger, smaller pups. If anyone expressed interest, FAR was
honor-bound to report the instances of aggression (however brief), whereupon
they too would turn their attention to another four-footer. Friends volunteering
at other rescue groups actually urged Cruiser's caretakers to consider
euthenasia, so unlikely were his chances for a successful adoption. But the good
folks at Forte Animal Rescue were dead-set against that option. Everyone
desperately hoped Cruiser would eventually catch a lucky break.
For the next several months, Cruiser spent most of his days boarded at a kennel,
as he could not be trusted to safely share space with other dogs. As the weeks
and months passed, his health declined, and he required medical attention.
Rather than growing despondent, his rescuers became more determined than ever to
forge a better life for Cruiser. They used every tool at their disposal to
promote his availability, from neighborhood flyers to Facebook updates, from
blog posts to Craigslist listings … but to no avail, as not a single inquiry
came in.
Then, one Saturday, an Arizona woman vacationing in nearby Los Angeles
approached FAR, asking to meet Cruiser. After meeting him, and perhaps in light
of all he'd been through, she announced her intention to adopt Cruiser. Without
hesitation, one of FAR's volunteers committed to making the long trip to the
adopter's home in Arizona to conduct the mandatory home safety check. Everything
went off without a hitch, and now Cruiser is enjoying his new life in the
American Southwest.
According to Marie Atake, FAR's Founder and President, the financial award given
by our foundation helped to cover the costs of eight months of Cruiser's care.
Factoring in boarding and veterinary bills, added to the typical, daily needs,
his rescue was indeed on the pricey side.
Then again, happy endings like Cruiser's … those are absolutely priceless.
We'd like to convey our deep gratitude to all of our customers and individual
donors who made this special award possible. Each one of you directly helped
Cruiser to find his caring pet parent, changing both of their lives for the
Remember, every time a Life's Abundance order is placed, a portion of the
profits is contributed to the foundation, which in turn awards these funds to
small American rescues just like Forte Animal Rescue. If you would like to show
additional support to our foundation, you may do so when placing an order online
or by sending a check to Dr. Jane's HealthyPetNet Foundation, Inc. at P.O. Box
1425, Palm City, FL 34991. Even if you can only spare a dollar or two, you'll be
providing much needed aid to deserving pet-rescue organizations, which are on
the front lines of the fight to reduce and eliminate pet abandonment, neglect
and abuse in America.
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November 1. 2011 21:25
It is amazing how many exceptional rescues like Cruiser's happen around the country. In times like these, this dog represents the HOPE that we all need to pursue our purpose.
Amelia Johnson
November 17. 2011 22:29
This is wonderful! People & stories like this give me hope when we constantly hear of so many animals being abused. Thank you, FAR! God bless all your efforts to help His creatures.
December 6. 2011 23:56
Thank you, Dr. Jane for creating this wonderful foundation. Our animals need our help. It's a pity what these loving creatures go through. Those who willingly give of their time to help them are the "Florence Nightingales" of the animal world. My thanks to each and every one of them for their endless time and support.
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Cihan Sultanoglu is UN Assistant Secretary General and Director of UNDP's Regional Bureau for Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States.
28 Sep 2012
Kyrgyzstan has become the first country in Central Asia to adopt a parliamentary democracy and UNDP, a key partner in the country since its independence in 1991, played an essential role in helping draft the country's new constitution.
The latest changes in government, in September 2012, were carried out fully in line with this new constitution, and Kyrgyzstan saw a smooth and peaceful transfer of power.
UNDP helped organize parliamentary hearings, trainings and study visits for the members of parliament and staff. We also supported the creation of parliamentary information channels, such as a website, a dedicated radio and TV service. We will continue to work with the Parliament to improve the budgetary process and strengthen the audit system – to further promote accountability.
Today, Kyrgyzstan's government and parliament are closer to representing the voters' will than anywhere else in Central Asia. As Parliament Speaker Asylbek Jeenbekov recently said, "Kyrgyzstan is steadily moving from an aggressive street democracy to a parliamentary democracy".
However, high levels of poverty – touching nearly 50% of the population in some regions – youth unemployment, low participation of women in government, corruption, drug trafficking, ethnic tensions and environmental pollution are still challenges the country must face.
UNDP will continue to support the Government of Kyrgyzstan in establishing a sound parliamentary democracy and work with governments, civil society, the private sector and minorities and other vulnerable groups across all of Central Asia so that the significant development potential of the region can be realised.
Talk to us: In your opinion, are Kyrgyz state institutions now robust enough to ensure the rule of law?
Cihan Sultanoglu is UN Assistant Secretary General and Director of UNDP's Regional Bureau for Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States.


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BRIAN ENO on a series of inspired collaborations"That was a pretty exciting period, because the early Seventies were the dawning of a sort of self-conciousness in pop music where people like Bowie and Roxy realised one of the things you could do was play with style - you could use the history of pop as part of its content. We were deliberately mimicking and reusing old styles, but combining then with some kind of vision of the future as well. There was a sort of revolution against hippiedom, which punk was very much part of, and at the same time a desire to make the music of the future. That's what I wanted to do and I think Bowie did, too - to make music that didn't just talk about the future, it sounded like it came from the future.I don't think we copied each other but we were aware of competing. There was a partisan thing on the part of the fans, which was actually completely enjoyable. It never translated into bad vibes between the bands. In fact, we hardly knew each other. There were a whole lot of ideas in the air and it wasn't difficult to pick them up, actually, if you were so inclined. A lot of musical ones came out of The Velvet Underground and that English tradition of wanting to make music into an art form, to make it transcend being entertainment. That had kind of happened with The Velvet Underground - and with The Who as well, funnily enough. That slightly arty self-conciousness has always been part of English pop from The Kinks to Pulp or whatever. It's something Bowie was part of and wanted to reincorporate, and that's where I came in.I'd bumped into him before we worked together on three occasions. When we did our first American tour at the end of '72, we got to New York and a big bowl of poinsettias was delivered from him. It was just like, 'Welcome, good luck on your tour.' Which was very decent of him because by that time the so-called competition was in the air. The next time we encountered each other was sometime in early '73 when we did this famous Rainbow concert where he was top of the bill and we were second. We were really good that night and so was he, but prior to that there had been a bit of friction because we felt we hadn't been given enough soundtrack time.The third meeting was when he did this big Wembley concert in '76. I'd never actually been introduced to him before, and I wasn't in Roxy any longer. So I went backstage and we then drove back to where he was living in Maida Vale. He said that he'd been listening to Discreet Music [Eno's groundbreaking 1975 proto-ambient LP], which was very interesting because at the time that was a very out-there record which was universally despised by the English pop press. He said he'd been playing it non-stop on his American tour, and naturally flattery always endears you to someone. I thought: God, he must be smart!I never really knew what all the fascist stuff was about. That was before I worked with him and it never really interested me much anyway. I just thought it was him playing with images again. I didn't for one moment think it was a serious political statement. I can quite easily believe it had no actual content other than he knew he could get a result with it.I see Low as very much a continuation from Station To Station, which I think is one of the great records of all time. I wasn't involved in that one at all but I thought it was very strong, a real successful joining of that American urban funk scene with the kinds of things we had been doing in the early Seventies. Low was actually made in France, at the Chateau d'Herouville. Then "Heroes" was made in Berlin and Lodger in Montreux, so only the middle one was actually made in Berlin. Calling them the 'Berlin' albums is inaccurate in geographical terms, but Bowie at the time was living in Berlin. And Berlin was an important image for us in the sense that it represented one of those historical and political crossing points where East meets West, and also where a certain image of cultural slippage or decadence still persisted.When we were doing Low we were living at the Chateau and Bowie was still going through the break-up with his wife. He was pretty much living at the edge of his nervous system, very tense. But as often happens, that translated into a sense of complete abandon in the work. One of the things that happens when you'e going through traumatic life situations is your work becomes one of the only places where you can escape and take control. I think it's in that sense that 'tortured' souls sometimes produce great work.During Low there was a court case in Paris to do with the custody of his son. He was very, very upset. I felt desperately sorry for him going through that and trying to make a record at the same time. So he disappeared to Paris for a few days and I stayed there and started working on some things of my own. I said to him, 'The studio's booked anyway, so I'll start some things and if they're any use to you, we'll use them on this record. If not, I'll pay for the studio time and use them myself...' I think 'Warszawa' and 'Subterraneans' came out of that period. But when he came back from Paris, obviously something hopeful had happened there because he was in a much better state of mind. And when he's in a good frame of mind, nobody can work like him. He's really dynamite.Although I had quite a lot to do with Low, it was definitely, at source, his record. I wasn't even there from the start. I think my contribution gave it a different shading that it wouldn't have had otherwise, because I was pushing for all this strange instrumental stuff and for the sound to be radical in some way, all nervy and electronic. But he's always been very fair with me about credits and payment in general.We had a really great time making "Heroes". Bowie was in a good frame of mind. We were in Berlin, where he was at home, and those sessions didn't take a long time. We used to make records so bloody quickly back then, it always astonishes me. My recollection is, for some reason, we slipped into the Peter Cook and Dudley Moore characters - Bowie was Pete and I was Dud, and for the whole time we stayed in character: 'Ooh, I dunno about that harmoniser part, Dud...' It was hilarious, I don't think I've ever laughed so much making a record. Which is funny, when you think how the album sounds, but I often think you make music to be the place that you aren't in. It's like, when I was living in a very loud part of New York, I made my quietest records.When we got back together for Outside, Bowie wanted to make 'disinterest experiments' more - to just put together a recipe of people and see what happens. He almost sat out the first few days of that record. He set up an easel in the studio and was just painting. We were creating musical situations and occasionally he would join in if it became interesting. I was inventing these role-playing games with the musicians.I don't know if I can narrow Bowie's main contribution to pop culture down to one thing. But he made eclecticism work in a completely natural, convincing way - it doesn't sound like a bunch of things stuck together. I hear so much stuff still which is borrowing from the acts between early glam and My Life In The Bush [Byrne-Eno's seminal 1981 ethno-futurist collage], but it just sounds like different things put together which don't enrich each other in any way.You can't really compare Bowie to other icons like Presley or Dylan, they each score on different territories. Presley never wrote a single song, so that's a territory where he's not even in competition with Bowie, who has written some of the best pop songs around. Dylan, on the other hand, doesn't score well on the theatrical stage image, so their territories don't overlap. I think Bono admires Bowie, but Bono is much less ironic. A big part of David's thing is irony. Bono is not a natural ironist, so in his territory, Bowie doesn't really have any competition. His territory is unusual in that it's maximum attention to image and presentation, but maximum attention to composition as well. Some people say Bowie is all surface style and second-hand ideas, but that sounds like a definition of pop to me. It's a folk art. It's only in the conceited fine arts that we're supposed to be totally original and pretend that it came out of nowhere, straight from God to us. In pop music, everyone is listening to everyone else."Uncut (October 1999)Interview: Stephen Dalton
What I think he was trying to do was to duck the momentum of a successful career. The main problem with success is that it has a huge momentum. It's like you've got this big train behind you and it wants you to carry on going the same way. Nobody wants you to step off the tracks and start looking around in the scrub around the edges because nobody can see anything promising there.Brian Eno, interview by Paul Gambaccini, Strange Fascination, 2001 edition.
[Eno] got me off narration which I was intolerably bored with... narrating stories, or doing little vignettes of what at the time I thought was happening in America and putting it on my albums in a convoluted fashion... Signer-songwriter-askew... and Brian really opened my eyes to the idea of processing, to the abstract of communication.Bowie on Eno in 1978, Strange Fascination, 2001 edition.
We would devise a system where I would put down a piano part, say, and then take the faders down so you could only hear the drums and he only knew what key it was in. Then he would come in and put an alternative piece in, not hearing my part but knowing what the key was. Then we would leapfrog with each other, each not hearing each other's parts, and then at the end of the day put each other's parts up and see what happened.Bowie on working with Eno on Low, 1993 (printed in Strange Fascination, 2001 edition).
Alan Moore: In 1976, you commenced a string of remarkable collaborations with David Bowie, starting with Low. What was it like working together on those albums? Did you have a sense that this is something quite momentous? Brian Eno: We played together in what must have been a great show I think at The Rainbow. He was headlining. Roxy Music was support band and it was a real sort of battle of the bands thing and all the music papers couldn't decide who'd been best. But it was a good show though. But I didn't know him well. He went through a very bad period in the mid-70's with cocaine and apparently he said to me sometime later that he'd used Discreet Music as the soundtrack of his recovery. He'd only been listening to that one record over and over and so that was sort of the basis on which we started to work together. That was all done very quickly as well. It's very hard to remember in an detail what we did. There's an Indian saying, �The fruit ripens slowly, but falls suddenly,� and I think there was some... a lot of ideas that he'd had and that I'd had that had been ripening for a long, long time and suddenly when we met in that studio... whoop... it all came together, really without any discussion or any argument that I can remember at all.Brian Eno, BBC Radio 4's Chain Reaction, 24 May 2005
Alan Moore: ...from some of your comments in the diary (A Year With Swollen Appendices) that you kept for a year and also from many of your own lyrics, there is an incredible sense of humour, and its obviously something that you do have an interest in. British comedy - what are your thoughts? Brian Eno: Actually, I think that is our great export, comedy. I think British comedy is really very good indeed. Much better than British football, actually. What I like about it is that it's very experimental. It really does pull in ideas from everywhere. If you think of The Goon Show which was radio Dadaism really. I can remember my Dad, a postman, being totally gripped by The Goons, and it was about as experimental as anything that was going on in the culture at the time...and then Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, who are the two characters that Bowie and I always slip into whenever we meet... [general laughter]...Alan Moore: That conjures quite an image. Brian Eno [In the voice of Pete 'n' Dud]: "We only ever talk to each other like this... so... done any new music lately?"... [general laughter]. It's true. We hardly ever have a conversation in any other voice in fact... [more laughter]... so next time you listen to "Heroes"...[more laughter]... "We could be heroes Dud... just for one day."Brian Eno, BBC Radio 4's Chain Reaction, 24 May 2005
"Brian says he's most embarrassed that Before And After Science is doing so well in New York - of course he's lying through his teeth, he's very pleased. But he said, "I did everything to put people off buying it. I went over there and did my utmost to dissuade people from purchasing the aforesaid article." In fact, Before And After Science is receiving a very good reaction in the States."David Bowie, Melody Maker, February 1978
�That was a very strong influence, the idea of the Aesthete, the elitist (laughs) - a point which Brian and I share. I think there's a large snob factor in what I do.�David Bowie, Melody Maker, February 1978
�What [Brian Eno] injected to my music �is a totally new way of looking at it, or another reason for writing. He got me off narration, which I was so intolerably bored with. Narrating stories, or doing little vignettes of what at the time I thought was happening in America and putting it on my albums in convoluted fashion: Philadelphia, or New York or Los Angeles, "Panic In Detroit" and "Young Americans". Singer-songwriter askew. And Brian really opened my eyes to the idea of processing, to the abstract of communication. I don't think we agree with each other on everything. We're certainly not that simpatico where we embrace what each other say's with open arms. It's possible also that my word-manipulation in songs has slightly changed his ideas. He enjoys the way that I work with words and melodies.�David Bowie, Melody Maker, February 1978
"We�re still very surprised by each other, because we don�t spend very much time together when we�re not in the studio, and he travels as much as I do. So, he�s been to Malaysia and I�ve been over there, and when we come back we�ve slightly changed our opinions about music and what we should be doing. So again, we�ve gone out of sync with each other, which is great for writing..."David Bowie, interviewed on New York radio, July 1979