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|CCHA All-Rookie Team (2004) CCHA Second All-Star Team (2005, 2006) CCHA First All-Star Team (2007) NCAA West Second All-American Team (2007) Traded to Colorado by Boston for Colby Cohen, November 29, 2010. Missed majority of 2011-12 as a healthy reserve. Signed as a free agent by NY Rangers, July 1, 2014. Signed as a free agent by Toronto, July 1, 2015.
Finished second on the Avalanche in average ice time (21:31) and led the club in even-strength ice time per game (17:47)…Also ranked first on the team in shifts-per-game (29.0)…Posted a +4 plus/minus rating, tied for third on the squad…Did not dress on Feb. 11 vs. Phoenix due to injury (torso)…Logged a season-high 28:22 of ice time on April 11 at Los Angeles, the second-most minutes of his career (29:00 on April 5, 2010 at Washington)…Following the season, Hunwick helped the United States capture the bronze medal at the 2013 IIHF World Championship in Stockholm and Helsinki…Appeared in all 10 games for the Americans, recording two goals and two assists with a team-high +9 plus/minus rating…His four points tied for second among USA defensemen.
2011-12: Dressed in each of Colorado's final 21 contests to end the year, tallying five points (3g/2a) with a +1 rating during that stretch…Scored his first goal of the season on Feb. 24 at Columbus, his first goal since Oct. 19, 2010 at Washington (snapped a drought of 81 games).
2010-11: Was acquired by Colorado from Boston on Nov. 29 and went on to register 10 points (0g/10a) in 51 games with the Avalanche…Skated in a combined 73 games between the Avs and Bruins, collecting 13 points (1g/12a)…Averaged 19:30 of ice time with Colorado…Appeared in all 22 games for the Bruins prior to the trade, tallying a goal and two assists with a +4 plus/minus rating…Made his Avalanche debut on Nov. 30 vs. Atlanta…Skated in his 200th NHL game on Feb. 26 at Los Angeles…Missed two games due to a back injury, March 24-26…Missed the final three games of the season (head).
2009-10: Appeared in a career-high 76 games for the Bruins, collecting 14 points (6g/8a)…Finished tied for second among Boston defensemen in games played and goals…Played as a forward for one game, Dec. 10 vs. Toronto.
2009-10 PLAYOFFS: Appeared in all 13 playoff games for Boston, tallying six assists…Ranked third on the team and led all Bruins defensemen in assist during the postseason…Recorded his first career playoff point with a helper in Game 1 of the ECQF on April 15 at Buffalo.
2008-09: Tallied 27 points (6g/21a) in 53 games as a rookie with Boston…Scored his first NHL goal on Nov. 17 at Toronto…Compiled a career-high six-game point streak from Nov. 17-28 (3g/5a)…That tied a franchise record for longest scoring streak by a rookie defenseman, equaling Ray Bourque's six-game stretch from March 12-19, 1980…Had a career-high three points (0g/3a) on Dec. 12 at Atlanta and March 28 at Toronto…Played six games at forward…Missed three contests because of flu-like symptoms…Had two stints in Providence (AHL) from Oct. 7-14 and Feb. 24-25.
PLAYOFFS: Made his Stanley Cup Playoff debut in Game 1 of the ECQF on April 16 vs. Montreal but suffered a spleen injury which required a splenectomy on April 18…Missed the remainder of the postseason.
2007-08: Spent most of his first professional season with the Providence Bruins but was recalled by Boston on four occasions, Nov. 9-13, Nov. 17-21, Nov. 22-Dec. 13 and Dec. 22-Jan. 3…Wound up with one assist in 13 games with the Boston Bruins…Made his NHL debut on Nov. 10 vs. Buffalo…Picked up his his first NHL point with an assist on Dec. 8 at Toronto.
2006-07: Served as team captain in his senior year at the University of Michigan…Was selected to the CCHA First All-Star Team and NCAA West Second All-American Team after totaling 27 points (6g/21a) in 41 games…Also named the CCHA's top defensive defenseman.
2005-06: Named to the CCHA Second All-Star Team as a junior at Michigan…Had 11 goals, 30 points and 70 penalty minutes.
2004-05: Selected to the CCHA Second All-Star Team as a sophomore.
2003-04: Named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team as a freshman at the University of Michigan. Other: Prior to enrolling at Michigan, spent the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons with the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP) in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Helped the United States capture the bronze medal at the 2013 IIHF World Championship in Stockholm and Helsinki…Appeared in all 10 games for the Americans, recording two goals and two assists with a team-high +9 plus/minus rating…His four points tied for second among USA defensemen…Helped the United States capture their first-ever world junior gold medal at the 2004 IIHF World Junior Championship in Finland…Appeared in all six games during that tournament, posting a +2 plus/minus rating…Also represented Team USA at the 2005 IIHF World Junior Championship in Grand Forks, N.D., collecting four assists in seven games.
Matt and his wife, Adrienne, have a son, Henry Richard, who was born on March 1, 2013…Matt's brother, Shawn, is a goaltender who played one game for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2011-12…Shawn also played collegiately at the University of Michigan…Matt switched his jersey number from #48 to #22 prior to the start of the 2011-12 campaign…Matt and Erik Johnson made a visit to Father Woody's homeless shelter during Thanksgiving week of 2011…Helped run a practice for the Avalanche's Pee Wee Team (the Boulder Bison) on Feb. 4, 2011 in preparation for the 52nd Quebec International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament…Hunwick himself participated in the Quebec Tournament as a young hockey player.


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Hubert Keith Arnold, beloved husband of Betty Jo Arnold, née Melton; loving father of Nancy Rhea Arnold and Brian Alan (Lee) Arnold; grandfather of Scott Riley Arnold; brother of Lorraine (the late Jim) Humiston, Stanley (Louise) Arnold, the late Wanda (the late Ken) Johnson and the late Murray Bruce (the late Betty) Arnold Jr.
Keith was in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948-1952 and the California Highway Patrol from 1955-1983. While residing in Auburn, Calif., Keith was an active member and tireless worker at the First Baptist Church, Placer County Historical Society and Museum, Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA), and he was a frequent volunteer at Placer High School.
While residing in Yreka, Keith was an active member of the Berean Church, the Siskiyou County Historical Society and Museum, the Marine Corps League and OCTA.
While residing in Batavia, Ohio, Keith was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Glen Este, and he was a frequent volunteer at the Seven Hills School. Wherever he lived, Keith was known for his selfless work with youth groups in schools and churches. Keith, a resident of Batavia, Ohio died Monday Nov. 26, 2012 at the age of 83.
A funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Glen Este, 1034 Old State Route 74, Batavia, Ohio 45103 on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the First Baptist Church of Glen Este. Condolences will be received at ecnurre.com.
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GOLETA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities have identified the three men found fatally stabbed in the California apartment of Elliot Rodger, who police say fatally shot three others in a killing spree that ended with his suicide.
The Santa Barbara sheriff's office said Sunday that the victims were 20-year-old Cheng Yuan Hong and 19-year-old George Chen — both from San Jose — and 20-year-old Weihan Wang of Fremont.
The three UC Santa Barbara students were the first killed in Friday night's rampage.
Hong and Chen are listed on the lease as Rodger's roommates. Investigators were trying to determine whether Wang was also a roommate or was visiting the night of the killings.
Police investigate after a drive-by shooting that left seven people dead, including the attacker, and others wounded on Friday, May 23, 2014, in Isla Vista, Calif. Alan Shifman an attorney for Hollywood director Peter Rodger, who was an assistant director on The Hunger Games, said the family believes Rodger's son, Elliot Rodger, is responsible for the shooting rampage near the Santa Barbara, California, university campus. Authorities have not confirmed the identity of the shooter. (AP Photo/The News-Press, Peter Vandenbelt) (Peter Vandenbelt/AP)


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Once seen as staunch and overly conservative, the three piece suit has made a comeback this season. The suit gives you added value as there are multiple ways to wear it: the jacket with or without the vest, just the vest and trousers, or even with a pair of jeans.
The Hart Schaffner Marx 12th Anniversary Grey Flannel Suit, featured in this month's Esquire magazine, is made in a rich, solid charcoal color. As it is 100% wool flannel, it is the perfect suit for the cold winter days ahead.
Pair it with a crisp dress shirt, such as a blue gingham, striped or tattersall shirt to add a pop of pattern and color. A tie in a shade of blue with a thin or thick stripe will balance the solid suit and patterned shirt very well. Paisley ties can add yet another dimension to the look.
Wearing the vest under the jacket creates a dapper, gentlemanly look. This style features a great deal of detail drawing attention to the upper body, so it is best to keep it simple when choosing a shoe. With grey or charcoal suits, a dark chocolate or burnished brown is the shoe color of choice. One good choice is this pair of Church's leather oxfords, $640, available at MrPorter.com.
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The project management office provides guidance, support, and oversight for approved Longwood University IT projects.
We can assist University Departments in exploring IT solutions to a broad spectrum of academic and administrative needs.
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The Phillies Wives are proud to present a brand new recipe collection which features 36 favorite recipes from the Phillies with plenty of healthy ingredient substitutions. Beyond this delicious assortment of snacks, main entrees and desserts each two page spread also provides calorie content, nutrition facts, personal anecdotes and images of the players and coaches, their family members along with images of their prepared meals.
Joe Swanhart who oversees Phillies Clubhouse food operations additionally offers some insight on the Phillies' clubhouse game day menus as well as juicing tips.
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The 2015 Phillies Phestival took place on Monday, June 1 at Citizens Bank Park and garnered a grand total of $786,146. The Phillies Phestival is a fun-filled autograph and auction party for all ages which is held annually with the goal to strike out ALS, the devastating neuromuscular condition for which there is no known cause or cure. Since 1984, the Phillies have raised over $16 million for The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter's patient services and research.
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On Saturday, May 30, 2015, the Phillies Wives held their ninth annual Save a Pet at the Park auction, Mystery Ball Sale and adoption event at the First Base Plaza to benefit the Pennsylvania SPCA. Fans donated hundreds of pet toys and gently used blankets for the shelter, bid on auction items and purchased Mystery Balls to support the effort. All of the adoptable dogs found forever homes with Phillies fans at that afternoon's game. Additionally, more than 60 dogs, along with their human owners, enjoyed watching the game from the Budweiser Rooftop as part of the Phillies' sold-out Bark in the Park Theme Night.
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Our 16U fastpitch team, MIKEN, is holding one tryout this year. We are essentially based out of Mt Juliet, TN but we have players that come from many other spots in TN. We believe it's important that our players prove themselves each year. We really do have a great core group of parents and players – I know everybody says that, but it really is true w/us! There are no egos or agendas on this team. We simply want to improve every year, and the experience for your child will be very positive and challenging. We do not play a crazy travel schedule – usually 6-7 tournaments around middle TN in the Spring/Summer and a couple in the Fall if the players/parents want that.
We have lost a couple pitchers from last year so if your daughter can pitch, please consider this opportunity. I'm also looking for another catcher.
When & where: January 27 (Sunday) on field # 11 from 3-5 pm at the Mt Juliet Park. Address is 10835 Lebanon Road, MJ 37122. I have no idea what the weather will do that day, but if it's cold, come out and we'll hit w/some of my old bats and get some fielding in. If it rains, I'll reschedule. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call or email me.
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Stormshadow wrote: Windows8 Tablets are coming out in the next month. I personally would wait and see all the new fall devices before purchasing.
Raoul DeGroot wrote: 10 inch isn't an awesome size to take out on the town or to school or for lazy one handed reading. 7 inch is kinda the sweet spot unless you need your tablet to pull double duty as a laptop replacement.
I have a galaxy tab 7. That's a good un. The nexus 7 is also great. I've goofed around with it. Both very zippy. Galaxy tab has a few more bells and whistles (sd card expansion and better camera?) and has a keyboard dock that's pretty handy for actual notetaking
If you can stand not having drag and drop for big file transfers though, I'd wait for the ipad mini in october. Android is good and has a few more customizable features, but Apple tablets are always zippier, less buggy, have more apps, and HAS AUDIO LATENCY THAT'S 10 TIMES FASTER THAN ANDROID - which you absolutely need for making beats in any capacity.
Having a tablet that can work as a synth/fx processor/recorder/sequencer is a huge deal and android just isn't gonna get there for another generation at least.
The ipad mini is probably gonna be comparable in price to the kindle fire/google nexus they say. I'm thinking of jumping ship. -and I've never owned an apple product in meh life.


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Roger Tjosvold, 80, of Granite Falls, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct, 27, at Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Wing-Bain Funeral Home, of Granite Falls, was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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- This Afternoon Sunny, with a high near 63. North northeast wind around 9 mph.
- Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
- Wednesday Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Wednesday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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The Grief Share support group will begin meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, in room B-138 at Calvary Baptist Church, 4605 West Ely, Hannibal.
While this is a 13-week group, people are welcome to join at any time. There is no charge for the class. People interested in joining this group or who want information should call Irene Hurt at 221-3507
This group is for people grieving the death of a loved one.
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Spartanburg authorities looking for suspect passing fraudulent checks
Published: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about a suspect believed to be passing fraudulent checks in two Upstate counties to contact authorities.
On Jan. 10, a man told deputies that someone used his mother's checking account information to purchase more than $730 in items at the Walmart on Highway 9 on Christmas Eve, according to an incident report. The son told deputies that he also filed a report with authorities in Laurens County in reference to another fraudulent check.
Lt. Tony Ivey with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office said in an email that authorities in Laurens believe that incident is connected to the Boiling Springs case.
Anyone with information about the person seen in a still image taken from surveillance video is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC.
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CHAMBERSBURG — Kelli M. Furman, 19, of Shippensburg escaped injury when she lost control of a 2002 Honda Civic as it traveled south on Cumberland Highway at 9:06 p.m. Nov. 13, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The vehicle struck a guard rail, left the road and traveled into a front yard of a home at 5047 Cumberland Highway, where it hit a tree, police said.
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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Four players reached double figures and the home team blistered the nets as No. 17 University of Pikeville knocked off No. 3 Lindsey Wilson College 95-87 Thursday night at the East Kentucky Expo Center.
The win brings the Bears to 20-5 overall and 11-5 in the Mid-South Conference and into a second-place tie with idle Georgetown with four games remaining on the schedule. It also gave the Bears a sweep of the regular-season series with the Blue Raiders, who fell to 23-3 overall and 13-3 in the league.
Pikeville shot a solid 53.1 percent in the first half and then cranked it up to 17-of-27 (63.0 percent) after intermission to finish 34-of-59 (57.6 percent). The Bears were also 8-of-12 (66.7 percent) from the arc and went 19-of-24 (79.2 percent) from the line.
Those numbers helped the Bears survive a 35-19 rebounding deficit to the Blue Raiders.
Lindsey Wilson shot it well also, finishing 35-of-59 (59.3 percent) and 11-of-16 (68.8 percent) from the line. They were also 6-of-17 (35.3 percent) from the arc.
The Bears broke a game that was tied on four occasions early on and led by 12 on two occasions late in the first half. The first came when Setty ripped his third three in as many first-half tries, and the second came after he nailed two of his eight first-half free throws to make it 50-38 with 44 seconds left.
A layup by senior Wesley Hanspard with 32 seconds left ended the scoring with the Bears on top 50-40.
The Bears led by 19 points twice in the second half, with the last coming at 67-48 with 14:31 to play when Jamar "Deuce" Briscoe hit a jumper.
The lead was never out of double digits until a three by junior Deronte Clark found the bottom of the basket with 34 seconds remaining made it 89-81.
The Raiders got as close as seven, 91-84, when Clark nailed another trey with 24 seconds left.
But Briscoe made six straight free throws in the final 31 seconds to help the Bears seal the deal.
Thanks to an 8-of-8 effort from the line, and going 8-of-12 from the floor, Briscoe paced all scorers with 26. Setty, also perfect on eight free throws and three three-pointers, had 23 and seven of his team's 19 rebounds.
Junior Josh Whitaker hit 6-of-10 from the field for 14 points to go with four steals and three assists. Junior Elisha Justice tossed in 10 to go with a team-high five assists and four steals.
Clark paced the Raiders with 23 points and 11 rebounds, a total matched by junior Milton Watts, who added 12 points. Senior DeAntra Scott had 21 points to go with five rebounds, while Hanspard finished with 16.
Scott and Hanspard were both 8-of-10 from the floor.
The Raiders turned the ball over 23 times in the loss.
Pikeville finishes the home portion of the schedule on Saturday with Campbellsville visiting the Expo Center for a 4 p.m. start. Lindsey Wilson visits U.Va.-Wise on Saturday as well.


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Will Porsche's $845,000 'Spyder' Hybrid Have Legs?
Porsche knows how to make its new $845,000 hybrid super sports car look like a bargain: Display it among cars that cost a few million dollars or more.
The company plans to make the rounds with the 918 Spyder at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey, Calif., later this month. It is a good spot for the debut because the people attending are rabid car fans who tend to have the means to acquire exotic sports cars. Besides, the Spyder seems almost cheap next to 40- and 50-year-old models selling for five times as much.
But the proximity of valuable collectibles raises a touchy question: Will the 918 appreciate in value the way the Ferrari 250 GT SWB and Alfa Romeo TZ-2 of the 1960s did? Or will it rapidly lose value like most costly cars?
One rule of thumb dictates newer exotic cars depreciate for years or decades before gaining value as collectibles. The last Porsche supercar for the street, the 2004 Carrera GT, cost about $440,000 new and is worth roughly $100,000 less today. A 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago that cost $273,000 fetches $100,000 or less on the used market.
But the 2003 Ferrari Enzo that cost about $640,000 new is now worth $1.4 million, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association price guide. The McLaren F1, which many consider the holy grail of modern sports cars, cost just under $1 million in the mid-1990s and has appreciated ever since. A really nice one costs up to $3.5 million today.
Rollout of the 918 is part of a bigger production Porsche is ramping up for the big collector-car weekend in California from Aug. 14 to 18. The company is marking the 50th birthday of its signature 911 sports car and will display several rare and historic models, including the Spyder, during the numerous shows scheduled for Monterey.


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I went to Deer Creek earlier in the year and had a great time. The shows didn't measure up musically to my first show in Louisville Gardens, but they were good enough to keep me coming back. Rupp Arena gave me my second magical night to hang on the rafters.
Being a hometown show, I had the ticket situation figured out. A buddy at one of the local Ticketmaster sites got all of us 4th row on the floor. After seeing so many UK basketball games from the nosebleeds, this was a treat.
Around 13,000 tickets were sold for a 24,000 capacity venue. For many bands, this would be a recipe for a lackluster show. I think the out of the way feel and the HUGE energy from the crowd set the band on fire.
The first set's energy and song selection were huge (I got my second Tela of the year in 3 shows), but the real gem was the second set. The Bathtub Gin was insane. I kept asking tour rats if this was normal. They assured me that jams like this were very rare. Page was given ample time to open up and lead the band. Trey physically and musically got out of the way. He grinned from ear to ear throughout the entire jam, even fist pumping a few times. Bike kept the unique vibe going and this still stands as my favorite Fishman solo number. The crowd tried to sing the lyrics for him, but we seemed only to make it harder for him. The strong YEM and Frankenstein finished the night off with a bang. The crowd cheered loudly as we exited the arena, a first for me. "That's how you know you saw something special," a wook told me. I already knew.


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The Vail Veterans Program not only changed Chris Fesmire's life, he says it saved his life.
Without it, he says he'd be dead in the gutter. Instead, the Vail Veterans Program took him and a few other Wounded Warriors helicopter skiing recently in Canada.
"It's the best sporting experience possible," said Daniel Riley, another member of the Wounded Warriors who made the trip. "It's focused on skiing. Everything else is pushed out of your mind."
Cheryl Jensen Vail Veterans Program founder did it four years ago and said it was the best ski experience of her life. She started thinking about how it might work for a bunch of guys on monoskis.
"Maybe it can happen ... maybe," Jensen recalls thinking.
Jensen handles logistics and pretty much everything else for the Vail Veterans Program.
"It's beyond anything we thought we could do," Jensen said.
Jensen wondered if maybe the signs were lining up to indicate they shouldn't do it. The weather was bad. The logistics were a nightmare.
Riley, though, was totally enthusiastic about it.
"Are we going? We're going aren't we? When are we going?" Riley asked.
And go they did. They skied three days and had a great time.
Vets are lining up to try it, some going so far as to sing "Oh Canada."
"If you love skiing, it's the ultimate," Riley said.
This group of Wounded Warriors have all been to Vail a few times to ski as part of the Vail Veterans Program.
Vail is a proving ground for these men, said Lt. Col. David Rozelle. He's a double amputee after getting hit in Iraq.
Fesmire says he's had a tough time since he was hit in Iraq. The Humvee he was in rolled over a double stacked anti-tank mine.
Rozelle has been with the Vail Veterans Program since that first group came to town 10 years ago.
Most of its members were hit less than six months before they came to Vail with their families to ski. They learn what they can do and become convinced there's nothing they can't do.
"It helps that they're a bunch of fearless warriors," Rozelle said. "It really is the best kind of therapy. It teaches you how to live. It helps you adapt to your new life, whatever it may be."
Too good to do once
So there they were, in the Canadian Rockies, climbing out of a helicopter and careening down mountains at insane rates of speed. They laughed all the way down.
Riley's guide looked him straight in the eye and ordered him to "follow my tracks exactly."
Riley's not in the military any longer and doesn't tend to take orders. So of course, Riley launched himself off a cornice.
The Vail Veterans Program was designed to be a one-time event: Bring in 10 guys, teach them to ski, send 'em home, Rozelle said.
It was too good to do once. He said he knew it immediately, as soon as the Wounded Warriors arrived.
At that first closing night dinner at the Vail firehouse, every one of those 10 men made his way up to Jensen, thanked her and told her how much this meant to them.
Since then, the Vail Veterans Program has run more than 1,000 soldiers and family members through the program.
"We change the way they think," Rozelle said.
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Lindt Christmas Lighting Event
Earlier this week, the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory was the setting for a spectacular light show. Roger, the Lindt Maîtres Chocolatiers and Ernst Tanner, Chairman and CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli, set the kick-off for the festive light projections by artist Gerry Hofstetter. Around 8000 visitors marvelled at the festive images and enjoyed the magical Christmas village around the chocolate factory.
Shortly after 7 p.m., Ernst Tanner, Chairman and CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli, opened the first Lindt Christmas Lighting Event. He welcomed the crowd and said enthusiastically: "Today, a Christmas fairytale will come true – for everyone who loves Lindt chocolate and enjoys being enchanted by Gerry Hofstetter's fantastic light illuminations". This was the cue for Roger. Acclaimed by the onlookers, he stepped onto the stage in front of the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory in Kilchberg. Our champ admitted it was a real honour for him to be there: "I take some of Lindt's fine chocolate with me to every match, and here in Kilchberg is where it is made. Spending a whole evening devoted to chocolate is a wonderful Christmas present."
Light projections to continue until 26 December
The atmospheric light projections can be seen until 26 December. Every morning from about 6 a.m. until 8 a.m. and in the evening from 5 p.m. to approx. 10 p.m. a different image will appear on the facade of the chocolate factory. The Lindt Christmas letterbox next to Santa's house will also remain until Christmas. Five winners will be drawn from all completed wish lists every weekend throughout Advent, and will have their chocolate Christmas wishes granted.
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(CNN) - Seeking to ignite congressional movement on immigration reform, President Obama said Monday he expects the Senate to take significant action on the issue next month.
"I expect a bill to be put forward. I expect the debate to begin next month. I want to sign that bill into law as soon as possible," Obama said at a naturalization ceremony at the White House.
"We are making progress, but we've got to finish the job," Obama said.
"Everyone pretty much knows what's broken. Everybody knows how to fix it," he also said. "We've all proposed solutions and we've got a lot of white papers and studies, we've just got, at this point, to work up the political courage to do what's required to be done."
The remarks followed a swearing-in ceremony for 28 service members--13 of whom are active duty--in the East Room of the White House. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano was also on hand to administer the oath.
"Immigration makes us stronger," Obama also said at the 25-minute event, attended by about 200 friends and family members of those being sworn in.
"It keeps us vibrant, it keeps us hungry, it keeps us prosperous. It is part of what makes this such a dynamic country. If we want to keep attracting the best and the brightest that the world has to offer then we need to do a better job of welcoming them," he added.
Obama Expects Debate on Immigration Reform Bill Next Month
(CNN) - Seeking to ignite congressional movement on immigration reform, President Obama said Monday he expects the Senate to take significant action on the issue next month.
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The "regulars," as Edi Birsan calls his group of fellow Concord residents, wouldn't dream of missing a City Council meeting. They are such fixtures that they stake claim to the same seats at each session.
"Charles Lindquist sits in the back in the far right-hand corner," Birsan said. "Paul Poston will be in the second or third row. Barbara Gomez is on the left on the aisle. Joe Partansky sits here, Judy Waterson over there. We all know each other."
Whether the agenda is sizzling with controversy or filled with fluffy proclamations and routine consent items, the regulars flock to the council chamber on the first, second and fourth Tuesdays of each month as self-appointed watchdogs of the city.
Over the years, they have lobbied for library funding, neighborhood stop signs, streetlights, police substations, pension reform. Poston honed his sharpest comments for the Naval Weapons Station. Partansky fights relentlessly for government transparency and disability rights.
But something is about to change for the group. Birsan has gone to the other side.
Where he formerly addressed council members from the public comment podium, often singeing their ears with his critiques, he now sits on the dais as the unlikeliest of council members. When he defeated the police association's preferred candidate, Tim McGallian, in the Nov. 6 election, the outsider became one of "them."
District Attorney Mark Peterson, who listened to many of Birsan's pointed orations during his time as a Concord councilman, made note of the role reversal the night Birsan was sworn in: "If I can give any advice to Edi as a new council member, it's something that's been written down for a couple thousand years: Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."
Lindquist admits Birsan's election came as a surprise.
"I didn't think he had that many friends," he said, grinning. "What I like about it is he isn't a government employee. The rest of them, for the last eight or 12 years, have all been government employees."
Poston acknowledged it was a little "weird" to see his fellow watchdog sitting at the front of the room. "He'll be like I was when I served on the executive board of (Teamsters) Local 315. Coming from the outside, in the audience, and going up there and looking out, there is a lot of stuff you learn."
Birsan, who said he missed only two council meetings in the past four years -- "I had a better attendance record than some of the council members" -- acknowledged that he is negotiating a learning curve.
"I've already gone to some closed-door sessions and met with staff," he said, "and it's like that Paul Harvey show, 'The Rest of the Story.' When you're in the audience, you don't know what's brought the council to certain positions. You only see the opaque. On the other side of the podium, it's more of a rainbow effect, where you look at the different shades."
One of his goals, he said, is to remove the veil from how decisions are made.
"Policymaking is fascinating," he said. "It shouldn't be done as hocus-pocus or in a dark room. We should relish how we make policy. That's the way you build a community that stays together."
The "regular" from the gallery sounds ready for the big stage. And so far he likes what he sees.
"The microphone on the dais is better than the one for the public," he said, "and they can't cut you off up there."
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Norwalk Park & Rec phone # is 515-981-4605.
Disc Golf League
Come join the fun at the new Windflower Disc Golf Course. No matter your skill level this is a great way to get out, get some exercise and enjoy the game of disc golf. Never played before? No problem. There will be a disc golf clinic to start the league off. The instructor will give pointers on how to play the game and how to execute the different shots needed to play the game. The league will take place on Tuesday nights starting at 6:00. League will start May 6th and run through June 10th. There will also be a 2nd session starting Aug. 19th and running through Sept. 23rd. There will be youth and adult divisions with the winner of each division winning a disc each league night.
Registration Dates: April 14 to 25
Sessions I: May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10
Registration Dates: July 28 to Aug 8
Session II: Aug. 19, 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 6:00
Location: Windflower Park
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Sarasota blood bank 'stronger than ever'
Published: Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 4:32 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 4:32 p.m.
SARASOTA - One year ago, the Sarasota-based blood bank that depends on local donors to supply local hospitals feared its rivals' merger plan spelled its doom.
Suncoast Communities Blood Bank
• Began in 1949 and collected 551 pints (or units) of blood that year.
• Now collects about 33,000 units of blood annually.
• Operates four main blood donor centers in Sarasota, Nokomis, Lakewood Ranch and Arcadia, and operates seven bloodmobiles.
• Exclusively serves the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System, Doctors Hospital, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Englewood Community Hospital, DeSoto Memorial Hospital, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, HealthSouth Ridgelake Hospital, and Bayflite 2 Medical Transport Helicopter.
• Sarasota Memorial Hospital uses one-third of the daily blood supply just for outpatient treatment of cancer patients.
• Three lives are saved by one blood donation.
• Locally, more than half of the blood collected is through blood drives.
• Nationally, only 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood.
But today, the nonprofit Suncoast Communities Blood Bank, established in 1949, has seen its blood donations increase and its outlook brighten.
"SCBB is stronger than ever," said Mary Ann Legler, president of Suncoast Communities' board of directors. "The community continues to be our strongest ally."
Part-time Casey Key resident and bestselling author Stephen King is a Suncoast donor who in 2011 recorded an online video plea for others to join him in rolling up their sleeves there.
Blood donations are up 13 percent, compared with a typical 1 to 2 percent for blood banks nationwide.
Sarasota-area donors, many of whom are retired, provide about 33,000 units of blood per year. The blood bank also benefits from a strong corporate sponsorship system, which includes the Herald-Tribune Media Group.
The past year's successes are far from what Suncoast leaders expected.
Last year, Suncoast's board asked Florida's attorney general to stop a merger of three large, nearby blood banks into OneBlood Inc., a $360 million network that would serve communities from Key West to the Panhandle.
Attorney General Pam Bondi allowed the merger.
One fear was that the consolidation of the blood banks from St. Petersburg, Orlando and Miami into OneBlood would siphon off donors and force Suncoast to buy some of its blood from a national exchange, driving up costs.
So far, Suncoast has not had to purchase blood from out of the area.
Blood banks process donated blood, type it, test it for disease and separate it into blood products before selling it to hospitals. The hospitals then charge insurance companies or the patients who use it.
"There can be instances when demand spikes because usage outpaces collections," said Suncoast Communities spokeswoman Jayne Giroux.
Recently, the blood bank put out a call for blood types A and B positive and O, both positive and negative, because the flu had kept many regular donors home.
"In a situation like this, blood usage goes up when our winter residents return, but collections go down because many donors are falling ill," Giroux said. "We cannot accept donors even with just a slight cold or sore throat."
Beginning in the 1930s and '40s, when storing blood was a problem, communities established their own blood banks to keep up a fresh supply for transfusions. Donating was linked to patriotism and community pride.
Florida once had 21 community blood banks, but only three small independents remain: Suncoast in Sarasota, and others in Gainesville and Jacksonville.
While Suncoast has made gains despite the merger, the megabank OneBlood's first year has been rocky.
Before joining OneBlood, the Orlando-based Florida's Blood Centers blood bank was criticized for excessive executive salaries. Two years ago, The Orlando Sentinel wrote that the chief executive received a raise that brought her salary to $605,000 annually, just two months before the blood bank laid off 42 people.
It irked Orlando residents that the blood they donated was sold and the money used to pump up salaries at the top. The CEO resigned.
Although the OneBlood merger was touted as a way to save money by streamlining operations, it retained three CEOs with salaries of $444,000, $375,000 and $250,000. A Sentinel investigation of the Orlando-based OneBlood obtained a plan outlining bonuses this year of an additional 35 percent for executives.
By contrast, as reported in its most recent tax filing, Suncoast Communities' CEO Scott Bush received an annual salary of $121,341.
When asked to confirm a published report of a $7 million drop in operating revenues and a decline in blood donations, OneBlood issued a prepared statement.
"We continue to hold true to our promises of ensuring safe, available and affordable blood to our hospital partners and their patients. We are operating more efficiently and as a result we have been able to pass on price reductions to our hospital partners."
The statement said the blood bank has "been able to meet our hospital needs and are effectively optimizing our inventory and managing the blood supply," while working with hospitals "to help decrease the amount of blood" needed though "blood utilization initiatives."
The statement also touted OneBlood's congenial relationship with Suncoast Communities.
Suncoast had been concerned after the merger that OneBlood would use its marketing dollars to pick off Sarasota donors. By mutual agreement, that did not occur, Giroux says.
Community support has been crucial in keeping the blood bank viable in Sarasota, Giroux says.
"The support we have been shown the past year demonstrated to SCBB as well as to OneBlood that our community wants to be served by a local blood bank under local management," she says.
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I've only tested my test case thus far, but it seems fine.
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Are you going to Miami for Super Bowl XLIV?
Published: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
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Are you planning to go to Miami for Super Bowl XLIV?
The Courier and Daily Comet are looking for local residents who plan to make the trip to south Florida for Super Bowl XLIV between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts on Feb. 7.
Whether you have a ticket to the game or just planning to go to Miami for the party, we want to talk to you.
If you are going, please contact Brent St. Germain at (985) 857-2239 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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We start this discussion with a quote from James Bryant Conant, American diplomat:
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.
Pretty Foolish, James. He knew that cracks along the sidewalk would trip up the turtle from time to time. But the one who finds a comfortable pace and keeps his eye on the horizon will go places.
In our investing analogy, those cracks represent market risk. And in our Foolish Steps to Retirement Planning we recognize that we're going to have to cross them to get anywhere.
Market risk (the chance you will lose money) and reward (the chance that your investments will head skyward) travel hand-in-hand in the daily marketplace. The greater the risk, the greater will be the potential return for taking that risk. Equally true is the potential for loss, which quite handily explains why taking that risk should pay a greater reward. By and large, however, risk is pretty much a short-term phenomenon. That's particularly true in the stock market, which many regard as a quite risky investment.
Let's take a look at what various investments have returned over time.
Since 1926, U.S. Treasury Bills, which serve as a pretty efficient proxy for money market accounts, have yielded roughly 3.8% annually on average as of December 31, 2000, according to Ibbotson Associates. While this may not seem like a lot today, remember that for much of this century, inflation was nonexistent, making a 3.8% average return very attractive until the 1960s. Had you put one dollar into T-Bills in 1926, you would have amassed $16.40 as of December 31, 2000.
Long-term government bonds have returned around 5.3% per year since 1926. The best 10-year holding period for bonds since then was that ending on December 31, 1991, when bonds returned 15.56% annually. The worst was that ending on December 31, 1959, when bonds had a negative return of 0.07% per year. Had you invested one dollar in long-term bonds in 1926, you would have $48.10 as of December 31, 2000.
Stocks have also been very good to investors. The Standard & Poor's 500, composed of 500 international corporations, has returned an average of 11.1% per year since 1926 -- quite a bit higher than bonds. Surprisingly, the range of the returns for stocks is not that much larger than the range for bonds over the same period. The worst 10-year holding period was that ending on December 31, 1938 when stocks declined 0.89% per year, including dividends. The best 10-year holding period for stocks since 1926 was that ending on December 31, 1958, when stocks increased by 20.06% annually. Had you put one dollar into stocks in 1926, you would have seen it rise to $2,682.59 as of December 31, 2000.
Fools recognize that the long-term odds are overwhelmingly in our favor. We know the market shifts everyday, sometimes sharply downward. That can be absolutely gut wrenching when it occurs, but history shows us that the inexorable pressure on the stock market is upward. The biggest bang for our buck will be found in stocks.
Fools opt for stocks above all else as our vehicle of choice for growth over the long term.
Think now about your retirement. When will it occur -- 20 years from now, five years, tomorrow? If you're close to it, or are already retired, how long must the money last? Now think about your retirement investments. Is the bulk of your money positioned for long-term growth (read: stocks) or short-term stability and income (read: bonds and bills)? The mix you have in these instruments is something you must decide for yourself. After all, you're the one that has to sleep at night. Recognize, though, that investing for retirement is a long-term goal. Hence, you truly want to shoot for the best growth in your investments that you can get. That won't be found in bonds or bills over the long haul. If you elect to keep most of your money there, almost assuredly in retirement you will be eating franks and beans for dinner because you have to, not because you want to.
Recognize, too, that you probably still have many years of productive life ahead of you after you finally do retire. While bonds and bills may appear appealing for the income and safety they provide, half or more of your portfolio must still be invested for growth to ensure you can maintain purchasing power. Average inflation for the 10-year period ending December 31, 2000, has been 2.71% per year. At that rate, the cost of all we buy doubles every 26 years. To a retiree living on a fixed income, that can be nothing short of devastating. Hence the need for growth in a retiree's portfolio.
The lesson of this step, then, is to avoid overly conservative investing, both now and after you retire. Too much safety can be costly to your financial health in retirement. If you are a mutual fund investor (and most 401(k) or 403(b) plan participants are), focus your attention on stock funds. Compare their records over time to that of the S&P 500 index and each other. For 5- and 10-year periods, most funds will be below the market. In a company plan, though, you won't have much choice. Use the fund that comes closest to the S&P 500 average. If your plan offers a stock index fund, that will probably be your best choice. Outside of a company plan, an S&P 500 index fund invariably is better than a managed stock fund for the long haul. If your company plan allows you to purchase your own securities or if you are investing outside of a plan, you have many more options. Other Foolish investment strategies are covered in the Fool's School. All are worth your investigation and time.
Next up: A look at what your contribution to Social Security means to you in Step 6.


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More and more hospitals are incorporating massage
therapy into patient care -- including the Mayo Clinic. This is
because of the proven benefits of massage therapy for stress
relief, pain reduction, and more.
In this video, you'll hear Dr. Brent Bauer of the Mayo Clinic
explain why they are expanding the use of massage therapy for
patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.
National University prepares you to succeed as a massage
therapist working as part of an integrative medical team. The
program gives you the experience you'll need to take advantage of
expanding career opportunities in major hospitals and other
At National University, you'll serve your internship in its on-campus integrative
medical clinic. You'll see clients who've been referred by
their physician for therapeutic massage as part of their overall
medical treatment plan. You'll learn how to maintain client charts
properly and understand the medical terminology needed to
communicate effectively with the client's physician or medical
specialist. You'll also work alongside student interns from the
university's graduate medical degree programs.
That's why National University is a great place to start your
career journey in massage therapy. Why not plan a
National University faculty member, Dr. Jerrilyn
Cambron was quoted in a recent U.S. News and World Report
article on massage therapy, titled "Massage as Medicine." Dr. Cambron is a noted
expert on massage therapy research, and is the president of the Massage Therapy Foundation, a leading massage
research organization.
The article highlights that the American Hospital Association
recently surveyed 1,007 hospitals about their use of complementary
and alternative medicine therapies. More than 80 percent said they
offered massage therapy. Upwards of 70 percent said they used
massage for pain management and relief.
The growing use of massage therapy in hospitals and integrative
medical settings is why NUHS provides its massage students with
internship experience in an on-campus integrative medical
clinic. NUHS massage
therapy graduates are prepared to successfully bring their
skills into a medical environment.
In addition, massage therapy students at NUHS enjoy the prestige
of studying at a university boasting many noted leaders in the
massage therapy profession, such as Dr. Cambron.
Do you or someone you know get the wintertime "blues"? Less
sunlight in the winter, coupled with more time indoors, can trigger
what is known as "Seasonal
Affective Disorder" in many people. SAD can prove to be a
serious form of depression and reduce the quality of life for those
with the disorder.
One of the many therapies that can help SAD is
massage. A recent article from the American Massage
Therapy Association catalogs several proven ways in which massage
therapy can counteract physiological mood factors that often
accompany SAD. According to the AMTA, massage can:
Treating those with SAD is one of the many ways that massage
therapists can offer real help to their clients as part of an
integrative medical team. Want to learn more about massage therapy
in an integrative medical setting? Just visit our website!
And if winter has you down, why not schedule a massage at the NUHS Whole Health
Center in Lombard? You can also work with our chiropractic,
naturopathic or oriental medicine clinicians to find additional
treatments to help reduce the symptoms of SAD.
Holidays can be fun, but they can be busy and stressful as well.
With family obligations, financial demands, and a full schedule of
activities, many people experience tension or even depression this
time of year.
That's why taking advantage of a professional massage is a great
self-care tool during the holidays. Massage has been shown to lower
blood pressure, reduce pain and tension, and can be a great way to
It may seem impossible to find the time for a massage in between
your holiday shopping, cooking and social commitments, so here are
some tips:
In addition to taking care of yourself, giving the gift of
massage to others during the holidays is a great idea. Think of
those you know who would enjoy feeling pampered, or who are
interested in health and wellness, or who would appreciate the
stress reduction of a professional massage. A massage gift
certificate is often a creative, unexpected and welcome
For those in the Chicago area, National
University's Whole Health Center in Lombard offers massage gift
certificates year-round. Your friends and loved ones will enjoy a
relaxing therapeutic massage in one of our comfortable massage
therapy suites. (Hint: Massage gift certificates are also great
for workplace gift exchanges, raffle prizes and thank you
Kelly Dixon graduated as valedictorian of her massage therapy
class at National University. Her speech was extraordinary, in that
she used her own story to show that massage therapists can indeed
be superheroes. How? By the dramatic effect they can have on the
lives of others.
Here are some excerpts from Kelly's speech:
"We start thinking about the
future so early in life. Dreaming of being princesses, superheroes,
doctors or astronauts. We are impatient to grow up and fulfill
those dreams … Somewhere along the way… we began to doubt
But during our time here at
National, some of that doubt has melted away…Through our hands we
have the potential to alter someone's reality. The very first time
we each hear those words "You have changed my life," it will hit us
hard, leaving us awestruck in the realization that we can have such
a profound effect on another individual….
Seven years ago I was living
with chronic pain and I didn't know it. It had come on so gradually
that I hardly noticed. I never consciously felt the pain, just the
effects. But then I got a massage and afterwards I sat in my car
and cried. I hadn't realized I hurt so much. When I had that
realization is when I decided to become a massage
So as we walk out the doors
today… let us also take a moment and embrace the fact that we do
powerful work. Let us embark upon this next chapter of our lives
with all the enthusiasm of a young child heading out of their room
towards the backyard wearing cape or crown because now we have
grown up to be something much more exciting than a princess or
batman. Wearethe superheroes. We may not save the damsel in
distress from the latest villain, but we will save the restaurant
servers who work all day from their sore backs. We will save nurses
from aching legs. And yes we will save college students everywhere
from tension headaches during not just midterms but finals as well,
becauseweare healers who will change lives.
Congratulations Kelly, and to all the future superheroes who
will graduate from National University!
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There's a big party at Benny's barn and everyone's invited! Help Dora and a few of her friends find their way to the party in this preschool-friendly version of a classic board game. Game board, die, and character pieces are all included. Just print & play!
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Print out the Dora Rocks Board Game Templates on card stock or heavy weight paper. Help your child cut out all the pieces, keeping them in three separate piles (game board templates, die, and character pieces).
Match the colors on the templates until a square-like shape is formed. Apply tape or glue on the tabs to hold the game board together. Affix the image of Benny's barn to the center of the game board to complete it.
Fold along the lines on the die template that separate each number. Once folded the template will take the form of a cube. Apply glue to the tabs to keep it together.
Cut the pieces along the dotted lines. Fold up along the solid line at the base of each character. Fold the character in half to create a double-sided game piece, apply glue, and firmly press both sides together. Be careful not to apply glue to the base.

TIP: Affix a penny to the bottom of the games pieces to weigh them down.
Each player selects a character piece and places their character on the board in the characters corresponding color-coded home base. Each player rolls the die, whoever rolls the highest number goes first.

 During their turn, each player rolls the die and moves their character that many spaces on the board. The object of the game is to get your player around the board and across their color-coded bridge leading to the barn. A player does not have to roll the exact number to get their piece into the barn.

 For competitive game play: if a player lands on a space that another character is occupying, they can send the other player's character back to his/her home base. The first player to reach Benny's barn wins!

 For younger aged children, continue to play until all players make it to Benny's barn.
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By Duane Dungannon, Field & Stream's Pacific Flyway Duck Reporter
Duck hunters will find nothing great about the Great Northwest as the season comes to a close this week, but the forecast continues to be fair in sunny California. While only a few hearty ducks and geese remain in the Pacific Flyway's colder climes, it only takes a few to make your day, as Richy Harrod of Harrod Outdoors shows in this photo during a goose hunt with Alex Yerges of Pacific Calls near Moses Lake, Wash., last week.
"Numbers of geese are still pretty high in the basin," Harrod said, "but the birds are becoming very difficult to decoy, especially on clear, sunny days. You really have to pay attention to details on hiding blinds and decoy spread."
The bright spots in the Pacific Flyway lately have been the areas with the brightest weather. Who can blame a duck that chooses a hot spring over a cold shower?
"This last weekend was good," said Curt Wilson of Avery Outdoors in central California. "I heard reports of good goose hunting – snows and specks – in the Sacramento Valley, as well as some decent duck hunting. It was clear with decent wind. I was in the Central Valley and had a fabulous goose hunt on Saturday with a three-man limit of geese, including 13 Aleutians and five specks. The other guys hunting on the club where I was had a decent duck hunt, killing 24 ducks and three geese between two other parties of hunters."
It was good down by the bay, according to R.J. Waldron of Northwind Outfitters.
"We had good hunting in the San Francisco Bay for the last couple weeks, with limits of scaup--lesser and greater--goldeneye, surf scoter, and cans. The rice field hunts we've been hosting are definitely down in overall bird numbers this year, but pintails seem to be at an all-time high. That's really all we see some days."
Farther north in the Golden State, the prospects are more bust than boom.
"The duck hunting remains lousy," reported Frank Galusha of My Outdoor Buddy. "Most of the water is frozen, and it's colder than usual. If you can find open water anywhere in the western half of the country, there are birds around, but not as many. I think most flew the coop and are now on their way to Mexico."
Frankly speaking, Frank speaks the truth. The latest Klamath Basin surveys tallied only about 4,000 ducks and 1,750 geese, down from more than 300,000 ducks and 25,000 geese counted just two weeks ago.
While it may be a bit warmer west of the Cascades, the duck hunting wasn't any hotter, according to hunter and outdoor photographer Randy Shipley of Medford.
"I went jump-shooting Saturday morning," Shipley said. "Lots of hunters at Denman (Wildlife Area) and other ponds in the valley. Not a lot of open water, and I did not see many birds. Sunday I was down at a pheasant preserve in the Shasta Valley and saw large flocks of honkers and mallards passing through."
That's much to the chagrin of hunters like Avery Outdoors pro-staffers Allen Griggs and Kent Contreras in eastern Washington.
"Puddle duck numbers have dropped, and I expect that a large number migrated south," lamented Contreras. "Goose numbers have leveled off a bit, and we are holding some birds, but far fewer than last week. Lots of divers have made it into the area."
Added Riggs, "Ponds and creeks are frozen. Birds have no local fields to feed in, so they are loafing and feeding in lakes and larger rivers."
Rivers are currently the place to be.
"River hunting should get better as more and more of the backwaters freeze up," Contreras said. "Had a nice relaxing afternoon on the river yesterday, and had a suicidal goose come into a small spread. I watched a lot of birds fly around and pick out their safe spots, so this tells me they are educated to the point they will give hunters fits."
Riggs and Contreras reported that deep snow put a wet blanket on field hunting in Washington's eastern edge, but in other areas it's still green in the Evergreen State, and where the snow is thin, the birds can be thick, according to Abel Cortina of the Washington Waterfowl Association.
"Recently the ducks and geese have been using the cornfields quite a bit," said Cortina, who offered proof in this photo. "If you have access to a cornfield, make sure you scout it and be ready right at shooting time. They need that extra fat to continue their migration. Water hunting has been good if you can find open areas. The extreme cold temps have frozen most of the small water. Hit the rivers and you should find ducks."
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Take the pretty purple Beach Buggy to Ambersands Beach where Olivia is ready to surf the waves and have a snack under the coconut tree!
Take the Beach Buggy to the shore and surf with Olivia!
Have some summer fun in Heartlake City with Olivia's Beach Buggy! Pack up her surfboard and cruise over the sand dunes toward the seashore. Use the wrench to tune up the buggy and hop right over the biggest dunes! After a radical session of riding the waves, head over to the beach stand for an orange or an ice pop to enjoy under the leafy shade of the coconut tree. Includes Olivia mini-doll figure.
• Includes Olivia mini-doll figure• Features purple Beach Buggy with a wrench and real rubber tires• Accessories include a surfboard, coconut tree and a beach stand with an ice pop and fruit (pineapple, lime, orange and a banana)• LEGO® Friends pieces are fully compatible with all LEGO System bricks• Collect all of the LEGO Friends sets for a whole world of LEGO Friends fun!• LEGO mini-dolls are LEGO figures made especially for the world of LEGO Friends that can be customized and combined in thousands of ways• Measures over 2" (7cm) high, 5" (13cm) long and 2" (7cm) wide
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text: Son of legendary country music singer Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr has arguably equaled his fathers influence in his own right. As Hank puts it "I play a few shows a year…when I want, where I want, and for who I want". Atlanta is fortunate to have the artist perform in our town every few years as he brings his entertaining blend of southern rock, outlaw country, and traditional country influence performing exceptional shows that demonstrate the artists depth and breadth as a musician and songwriter.


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Captiv8 wrote: The question is: would you sign up for a little World of Jenks action?
Mikal kHill wrote:
Poor people can't go buy records, though, so that's why the music industry is fucking dead. that's the original point I was trying to make.
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this interview was really insightful. i've always thought about paying for music i've downloaded in the past upfront and direct at a show, but never really knew what kinda reaction i'd get. sorry for being that guy. really.
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"Not only is this bread high in fiber and low in fat, but it's moist, rich, delicious and filling," assures Susan Lane of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Sweet plump raisins and crunchy pecans make this whole wheat loaf an instant favorite.
- 4 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugars, baking soda and salt. Stir in buttermilk and eggs just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts.
- Pour into two 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Originally published as Hearty Brown Quick Bread in Light & Tasty February/March 2002, p33
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Reviewed Dec. 8, 2012
"Loved how quick this was to make. I added 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Also used soymilk with apple cider vinegar in place of the buttermilk and eliminated the nuts. It was delicious warm with butter or toasted with peanut butter. My picky two year old loved it."
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2012
"Great tasting quick bread. The only change I made was to replace the buttermilk with my homemade kefir. It turned out wonderfully! This bread freezes well. We enjoy eating this with cream cheese on it. Thank you for sharing the recipe!"


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Politics Counts: What College Towns Tell Us About Midterm Elections
Dante Chinni, who writes Politics Counts, is the director of the American Communities Project at American University, which examines different types of communities across the U.S.
As anyone who looks at election data will tell you, midterm voters are different.
As a group, they are fewer, whiter and older than their presidential election counterparts. And that has special meaning for Democrats in 2014 — especially that last point. The percentage of votes from those under the age of 30 has been a blessing for Democrats in presidential years, but something of a curse in midterms. This fall, those younger-voter midterm woes could play a big role in some important states.
The current Democratic coalition relies heavily on a few key groups: women, minorities and young people. President Barack Obama won all those demographic slices in 2012 by double-digits, including a few of them by remarkable margins. He won African Americans by 87 percentage points. He won Hispanics by 43 points. He won 18- to 29-year-olds by 23 points.
All three of those groups tend to make up a smaller part of midterm voters, but the decline is especially precipitous among young voters. Between Mr. Obama's big win in 2008 and Democrats' heavy losses in 2010, the African-American percentage of the voters fell one percentage point, from 12% to 11%, according to data from the Census Current Population Survey. The Hispanic portion of all voters actually held steady at 7% – because there were more Hispanics of voting age. But the 18- to 29-year-old percentage fell six points – from 17% to 11%.
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That drop isn't new, nor is it a generational change about Millennials or Gen Xers. It is about the age group: 18- to 29-year-olds.In fact, going back 20 years to 1994, the portion of all midterm voters that is made up of 18- to 29-year-olds has never climbed above 12% using the Current Population Survey to measure it. In presidential elections, it has climbed as high as 2008's 17%, but always falls back down in midterms to somewhere in vicinity of 11%.
There are some unique challenges to reaching younger voters, who tend to move more often than the population at large. In a broader sense, these numbers suggest they just aren't as interested in midterm elections, which don't usually bring the excitement or coverage of presidential races.
The difficulty in reaching those 18- to 29-year-olds can be illustrated by looking at the votes coming from major college towns, places full of young voters who sometimes move within an election year – spring and fall can mean different addresses for students.
Consider some of the nation's biggest college towns – Boulder in Colorado or Chapel Hill in North Carolina or Ames in Iowa. Those three states all have Senate elections this fall that are rated as competitive and the universities in those town towns all have more than 29,000 students.
Colorado College County Differences
|2008 Vote Total
|2010 Vote Total
|Number Change
|% Change
|Larimer/Colorado State
Colorado: In 2008 Boulder County, home of the University of Colorado, more than 171,000 voters cast ballots. Turnout fell to about 125,000 in 2010. That's a drop of about 46,000 votes or 27%. Larimer, home of Colorado State University, had a 26% decline in total votes between 2008 and 2010.
Among the counties in the state where the median age was 40 or older, only one had a vote total change of 25% or more and most of them saw declines of less than 20%.
What did those differences mean? Mr. Obama won the state by more than nine percentage points in 2008, with bigger turnouts from younger counties such as Boulder and Larimer. In 2010, Sen. Michael Bennet, the Democratic candidate who didn't get that big college town turnout, won by less than two points.
North Carolina College County Differences
|2008 Vote Total
|2010 Vote Total
|Number Change
|% Change
North Carolina: Orange County, home to the University of North Carolina, saw its vote total drop from about 75,000 in 2008 to roughly 46,000 in 2010. That's a difference of almost 29,000 votes, or more than 38%. Next door in Durham County, home of Duke University, the drop was even larger at more than 55,000 or 40%.
Both counties are part of the larger Research Triangle area, which is home to many students and freshly minted college grads. They are among the youngest counties in the state with median ages of 33.3 (Orange) and 33.4 (Durham) years old.
Again, among older counties in the state the change was much lower. Among the 24 North Carolina counties where the median age is 44 or higher, only two had a drop of 35% or greater.
Mr. Obama narrowly carried North Carolina in 2008 by less than one percentage point. In 2010, Democratic Senate candidate Elaine Marshall lost to Republican Richard Burr by almost 12 points.
Iowa College County Differences
|2008 Vote Total
|2010 Vote Total
|Number Change
|% Change
|Story/Iowa State
Iowa: Story County, the home of Iowa State University, is the youngest county in Iowa with a median age of 26.5 years old. In 2008, the county produced about 46,000 votes and was carried easily by Mr. Obama. In 2010, the county produced 32,000 votes and was carried by incumbent Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley by a huge margin.
The differences were also noticeable in Johnson County, home of the University of Iowa. In 2008 Mr. Obama won the Hawkeye State by almost 10 points. In 2010, Sen. Grassley won by more than 30 points.
The young voter challenge can be easily seen in other counties with big colleges: Louisiana's East Baton Rouge has Louisiana State, and Michigan has Washtenaw, home of the University of Michigan, Ingham, home of Michigan State, and Isabella, home of Central Michigan.
There are, of course, other factors. Candidates and issues matter. And Democrats are pouring millions in trying to bring voters like these out in 2014. The White House this week is talking about issues that matter directly to college students with its release of recommendations on addressing sexual assaults on college campuses.
But the story of 18- to 29-year-old voters and midterms looks like a very consistent one. And that 10% to 12% of the votes cast in midterms looks like a steady and steep mountain for Democrats in 2014.
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VAIL, Colorado - When Comcast's contract to provide cable TV service in Vail came to an end in 2010, town officials wanted some changes made.
Specifically, residents and town officials lobbied the company for more channels and better Internet service. In short, Vail residents wanted the Comcast services Denver area residents had.
After months of negotiations - and a lot of work by the cable company - the Vail Town Council Tuesday gave initial approval to a new, 10-year franchise agreement with Comcast. The agreement requires Comcast to pay the town a percentage of the revenue it earns from Vail customers.
Jeff Dolan, Comcast's vice president of government affairs, told council members the company had delivered on promises it made.
"In the last couple of years we've invested an enormous amount of time and resources to upgrade, and offer Vail customers the best possible experience," Dolan said.
Those upgrades most notably include the company's switch from analog to digital service, which has expanded the company's channel offerings and Internet service speeds.
But council members had questions about a channel the company doesn't now offer: Universal Sports, which provides much of the ski racing coverage in the U.S. Comcast and Universal are trying to negotiate an agreement, and council members wanted to make sure the station would be part of Vail's service when a deal is cut.
"If you're successful, we want to have (Universal) in the base rate for the community," mayor Andy Daly said. "Our community heritage is based on ski racing."
Dolan said Comcast's goal "is to have access to programming that people want." But he added, federal regulations prohibit communities from requiring certain channels in a company's packages.
But council member Susie Tjossem reiterated the importance of ski racing in Vail, and to the town's guests.
"Whatever help we can provide, we will," she said.