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Stocks to Watch: Zynga, Shutterfly, Ralph Lauren
By Nathalie Thadena
Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Wednesday's session are Zynga (ZNGA) Shutterfly (SFLY) and Ralph Lauren (RL).
Zynga reported a quarterly loss, flat revenue and declining "bookings," but the results beat Wall Street expectations for adjusted earnings and revenue. The online-game company's shares were up 3.7% to $2.84 premarket.
Shutterfly's fourth-quarter earnings jumped 50% as the photo-sharing and -printing website operator's sales and margins improved. Shares climbed 17% to $39.30 premarket as results topped Shutterfly's estimates and as the company provided full-year revenue guidance above analyst expectations.
Ralph Lauren's fiscal third-quarter earnings jumped 28% as the retailer benefited from a lower tax rate, while retail sales improved and margins widened. Shares jumped 6.7% to $176 in recent premarket trading as earnings comfortably beat Wall Street estimates.
Expedia (EXPE) warned of rivals ratcheting up competition at home as it projected a relatively modest increase in earnings this year. Shares in the online-travel agent were up 2.2% at $69 in premarket trading after it reported a solid fourth quarter, barring the effect of an extraordinary legal cost. Revenue beat analyst expectations.
Hain Celestial Group (HAIN) fiscal second-quarter earnings rose 58% as the organic-products company said its U.K. sales more than doubled. Shares fell 2.4% premarket to $58, however, as earnings beat analysts' expectations but revenue missed.
Walt Disney (DIS) fiscal first-quarter earnings slipped 5.6% as the entertainment giant recorded lower profits at its studio business. Shares were up 2.5% to $55.65 premarket as results beat analyst expectations.
Aeropostale (ARO) said President Michael J. Cunningham will retire, effective March 29, after more than 12 years at the youth-focused retailer.
Aflac (AFL) fourth-quarter earnings rose 8% on revenue growth in its Japan and U.S. businesses and as the company benefited from a decline in net after-tax realized investment losses.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) fourth-quarter earnings more than doubled as the transportation-and-logistics company's benefited from strong demand for its trucking services. Revenue also was boosted by recent acquisitions. However, adjusted earnings missed expectations.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) fourth-quarter profit rose 6.8% as the burrito chain was buoyed by improved revenue, though higher food costs continued to challenge margins.
CME Group (CME) fourth-quarter earnings fell 78% after a prior-year tax benefit of $377 million and as trading volume remained weak.
CSG Systems International (CSGS) fourth-quarter profit rose 40% as the business-support provider reported higher software sales. Earnings and revenue easily beat Street expectations.
Equity Residential (EQR) fourth-quarter profit surged as the apartment landlord benefited from real-estate sales and rental income grew.
Fiserv (FISV) fourth-quarter earnings rose 25% as the financial-technology provider reported lower expenses as it got a boost from discontinued operations.
Genworth Financial (GNW) fourth-quarter profit rose 17% as the company benefited from a change in the way the Canadian government regulates mortgage insurance.
Hanesbrands (HBI) fourth-quarter earnings shot up 96% as the apparel maker reported sales growth at its underwear and outwear segments and sharply improved margins.
Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) fourth-quarter earnings rose 21% as the company's revenue and margins strengthened.
Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) fiscal second-quarter earnings increased 5.1% as the financial-services company's revenue from electronic payments services continued to strengthen, though its overhead expenses more than doubled due to costs related to superstorm Sandy.
Kimco Realty (KIM) fourth-quarter profit rose 90% as the real-estate investment trust posted higher gains from disposing properties, while funds from operations–a key measure of profitability–also grew.
Defense contractor L-3 Communications Holdings (LLL) raised its quarterly dividend 10% and authorized the repurchase of as much as $1.5 billion of its stock in a bid to boost shareholder returns.
Moody's Investors Service lowered its outlook on MetLife (MET) and its U.S. subsidiaries to negative from stable, citing pressures to the life insurer's profitability and financial flexibility as it faces a weak economic and low interest-rate environment.
Panera Bread (PNRA) fourth-quarter income jumped 34% as the bakery-café chain's same-store sales continued to improve.
SLM (SLM) board has raised its quarterly dividend by 20% and approved a $400 million share-buyback program as the U.S.'s largest student lender looks to increase shareholder return.
Silicon Image (SIMG) fourth-quarter loss narrowed as the provider of high-definition connectivity products reported fewer charges and modest revenue growth. Earnings beat analyst expectations.
TICC Capital (TICC) has commenced a public offering of three million shares, with the intention of using net proceeds for general corporate purposes. The company, which provides funding to technology firms, had about 41.4 million shares outstanding as of Jan. 16.
Unum Group (UNM) swung to a fourth-quarter profit as the insurer benefited from a drop in charges and revenue increased amid continuing strength in its U.S. business.
WNS Holdings (WNS) said its largest shareholder Warburg Pincus LLC is proposing to offer more than 12.6 million American depository shares, representing its entire roughly 25% stake in the Indian business-process-outsourcing company. WNS, which had about 50.5 million shares outstanding as of Dec. 31, doesn't plan to offer any ADSs in the offering and won't receive any proceeds from the sale.
Moody's Investors Service upgraded Wynn Resorts (WYNN) rating by a notch to the brink of investment grade, saying growth in Macau is likely to continue to support the casino operator's development plans.
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Wheel of Fortune puzzle solved in one letter Nov 12 2010
Caitlin Burke solved a Wheel of Fortune puzzle after only guessing a single letter...and she didn't even really need that.
From a blog post by Chris Jones, who previously wrote about the guy who aced The Price is Right.
But something about Burke's moment -- the mean-girl giggles in the audience when she asked to solve the puzzle; Sajak's speechlessness after she did -- better captured the imagination. People watching her clip as it crackled across the Internet responded the same way the stunned contestant standing next to her did. Like that poor guy named Rick, they looked at her, and back at the puzzle, back at her, and back at the puzzle, trying to figure it out: How did she do that?
"There are a million things I'm not good at," she told me on Tuesday. "But Wheel of Fortune, I can do."

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Oliver Springs knew coming into Friday night's game that they must win to keep a playoff hope alive. Facing off against a team that has got the better of them the past two years, the Bobcats ended Sunbright's win streak over them with a 46-7 victory … thanks in large part to the defense.
Oliver Springs junior Eddie Stephenson ran in the first two scores from 21 and 55 yards out to give his team the lead, but Sunbright linebacker Skylar Bunch kept the game close with a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter.
The second quarter, however, belonged to the Bobcats as their defense returned two interceptions of more than 35 yards and senior John Simms caught a 28-yard pass from freshman Brandon Buck for a score.
The final touchdown of the game came off of a 90-yard fumble return by Shawn Childress. The Bobcats (3-5, 3-2 in District 4-A) look to keep their playoff hopes alive as they face off against Wartburg (3-5, 2-2).
— Kyle McGee
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Clinton got its second win of the season thanks to Alex Willard against Halls.
Williard ran for three scores and threw for another in the 41-20 win.
Anderson County also got a win over Karns as the Mavericks' defense held Karns to 54 yards of offense.
ACHS on the other hand, racked up seven touchdowns and nearly 300 yards offensively to win 49-14.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Williams is back home.
He's been back several times before, as a player and coach. But it never gets old. Even now that he's a rookie manager for the Washington Nationals.
Perhaps the only thing better would be managing a game at the old digs.
"Nothing like Candlestick," Williams said Monday before the start of a four-game series against the Giants at AT&T Park. "For those fans that came with their sleeping bags and their parkas -- and their coolers -- it was special. ... As a player, I loved it."
That sentiment is not surprising for Williams, whose Nationals entered play Monday with the third-best record in the National League. For 10 years, he owned the hot corner of the brick-cold stadium, earning three Gold Gloves and a hard-nosed reputation while hitting 247 home runs.
Longtime Giants fans, those who remember the toughness and reliability Williams brought to their team, might not have pegged him to be a future skipper. He was too gruff of a personality, too tell-it-like-it-is. Too impatient to handle the underachievers and divas he'd assuredly have to manage.
Williams, 48, said running a club never crossed his mind during his days as a Giant.
"I was too worried about hitting the slider," Williams said, "and catching it."
But one of San Francisco's favorite sons might have been perfectly groomed for the role. He has the diverse experience that usually works well in a clubhouse.
He's been the star: five All-Star appearances and twice finishing in the top three in National League MVP voting (behind Chipper Jones and Jeff Bagwell in 1999 and behind Bagwell in 1994). He was the 1994 home run champ with 43.
He's made the big money: nearly $79 million in his 17-year career.
He's scuffled at the plate: His first three years, he failed to hit above .205 and was even sent back to the minors despite being a No. 3 overall selection in 1986.
"That's probably the roughest part of it," Williams said of having to send down a player. "But it is part of it. I've been that guy to get sent down. I understand what he's feeling. All you can be is as supportive as you can be."
He's gone through rough times: He's been traded, endured two divorces and got caught up in the steroids scandal.
He's dealt with the game's biggest stars: He's been a leader in locker rooms featuring Barry Bonds and Randy Johnson.
He's been on great teams and bad ones: He went to the World Series with the Giants, Cleveland and Arizona (winning in 2001); he's also been on 90-loss teams.
On top of his lengthy playing career, he coached first base and third base with Arizona.
Sure, he'll still shoot it straight. But you can tell there's some depth there, an understanding that's been accumulated over a baseball life.
"Most of the time, the best job a manager can do is just get out of the way," Williams said, explaining his approach as a manager. "Get out of the way and let him play. Because they're here for a reason -- they're really good. They control the game when they're playing it. So try not to interfere too much. Let 'em play."
Williams has choreographed a well-rounded career. It all adds up to a multifaceted perspective. It all has brought some wisdom and understanding to go with his love of the grind.
None of it means he will pan out as a manager. But it doesn't hurt.
As a manager, he is getting to show the other side many others knew about behind the scenes. Perhaps that's most evident in the deal he has with his players.
He said he will revive his famous Babe Ruth impression. He's left it on the shelf since it was caught on camera June 23, 1991. But he'll pull it out, pillow under the shirt and all, under one condition.
"I told the guys if we win 10 in a row, I'll do it," Williams said. "I haven't done it since that day."
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Hello Pirates!
Bjornu is back again, this time with a fresh new "Theme" to work on: The Islanders.
As a child I played many many times with the Enchanted Islands of my friends, this set became one of my strongest memories.
Because these memories were always very heartwarming, I decided to do a Islander MOC on the Coastguard baseplate.
IMO it turned out into a very cool Islander scene.
Well here the MOC is:
The Village at the coast
A woman preparing fish for dinner, with a baby in the background ( added a Knot-hairpiece to the baby to make it look bigger)
Im definately not against the Armada but the Armade helmets look so cool on skeletons!
An proud Islander warrior wearing the captured Spanish armor is standing next to the Altar of War.
An interesting add to the village: The Altar of the Gods.
Beneath the wooden floor there is a hidden treasure, uncover it by lifting up the wooden floor ( Watch the Video to see how it can be accessed in two diffrent ways)
And ofcourse a video of the MOC with inside a video how to access the treasure!
Well, I hope you guys enjoyed it!
Please dont hesitate to comment!
Greetz Bjornu!
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There were 39 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Monday. At that time, there were 1,457 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411. When the jail is full, some inmates may be released early.
Weapons arrest: Several juveniles were reported causing a disturbance about 10 p.m. Sunday in the 2900 block of Malvern Court, police reported. Upon arrival, officers saw one juvenile place something on the ground and walk away. When they discovered it was a loaded firearm, they arrested the juvenile on suspicion of weapons violations.
Arson: An unknown person threw an incendiary device onto the porch of a home in the 2300 block of South Harrison Street about 4:30 a.m. Monday, police said, starting a fire. The 52-year-old resident managed to extinguish the fire before it caused much damage.
Strong-arm robbery: A 62-year-old woman sitting inside Weberstown Mall at 1:25 p.m. Monday reported that a man pulled her purse from her and fled outside. He was quickly apprehended by police officers, found to be armed with a handgun and wanted for an outstanding parole violation. Leandre Jordan, 29, was booked into the County Jail on suspicion of robbery, weapons and parole violations.
The California Highway Patrol responded to nine noninjury accidents and one injury accident in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Monday. CHP officers also arrested 10 people and recovered two stolen vehicles.
The Stockton Fire Department responded to 101 calls for service in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Monday, including eight vehicle accidents and 78 medical calls.
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Have you ever wondered what children with type 1 diabetes dream about? After a full day of finger pricks and site changes and counting carbohydrates, the subconscious has plenty of material to work with.
I can tell you about what Charlie dreams about.
It's not at all too uncommon for us to have nights in which we are feeding Charlie juice throughout the night to keep his blood sugar up. When Charlie was a baby, this was an absolutely dreadful thing to do. I would get behind him and pry his mouth open while Susanne literally forced the straw into his mouth. I remember how we begged him to open his mouth and I remember how he defiantly sad "NO!" while screaming and shaking his head the whole time; A miserable experience.
I have written about how, through the years, Charlie would pantomime in his sleep when the juice box was removed from his lips; playing an invisible saxophone with his eyes closed or kissing an invisible girl.
These days, feeding Charlie a juice box in his sleep couldn't be easier. It's a process that lasts no more than 10 seconds. His subconscious is so conditioned by it that he immediately opens his mouth and starts slurping.
He can be in the deepest of sleep, but all it takes is a whisper - "Charlie, you need to drink" – and it's automatic.
After a particularly frequent night of this juice box routine, Charlie had a dream.
He dreamt of straws; Hundreds of multi-colored straws surrounding him and poking at his lips. With so many straws, Charlie didn't know which one to choose. Which was the one with the juice? Would the wrong choice send a huge boulder tumbling toward him like in Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark? Would the wrong choice launch dozens of arrows at his throat?
Which was the one that would save his life?
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Latest tweet from @yosp -
"Had a very good discussion w the PS4 Dev team today. We're happy & appreciative to learn so many people use and like PS3's media features."
I guess it's a positive thing that those at the top respond quickly to feedback. Whether it results in a u-turn is another matter, although given that they've been really keen to have the PS4 perceived as a 'friendly' platform, either to indie devs or gamers who want to trade or share their games, I feel confident it'll be added back. Can't be that difficult to adapt the firmware can it?


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Corker Defends Comments on VW Labor Vote
Sen. Bob Corker (R., Tenn.) Thursday defended the public comments he made about a big union-organizing election while it was underway in his state this month, and said he hopes the quasi-judicial federal labor agency that is reviewing the remarks for alleged interference understands the magnitude of what it's deciding.
The comments were made during the United Auto Workers' election at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga two weeks ago, and are at the center of the union's attempt to have a new election after losing the first one by 712-626.
Last Friday, the UAW asked the National Labor Relations Board, a federal agency that oversees workplace union elections, to consider allowing a revote. The UAW contended in its filing with the NLRB that there was "a coordinated and widely publicized coercive campaign" by politicians, including Sen. Corker, and outside organizations to deprive workers of their right to unionize without interference.
Mr. Corker and others generally urged workers to reject the union on the grounds that unionization would raise costs and hurt the plant and the state competitively. Mr. Corker told reporters in Washington on Thursday that if the NLRB were to "muzzle" elected officials by deciding the comments were interference, "I think that is going to be a landmark decision."
"I hope that the National Labor Relations Board will understand and realize the magnitude" of what it is deciding, Mr. Corker said during the Christian Science Monitor breakfast.
An NLRB spokesman said, "The NLRB provides an impartial forum for the resolution of disputes for employers and employees alike."
Mr. Corker said he doesn't know if his remarks impacted the vote, and if they did, by how much. "I think the bigger impact really was the grassroots effort" by anti-union workers at the plant, he said. "The workers there, I think, realized there was really nothing the UAW could bring to them."
The NLRB is also reviewing a filing made Tuesday by five anti-union workers at the Chattanooga plant who have asked it to intervene in the UAW objection because they say their employer and the union "are colluding to force unionization" at the plant. A spokesman for Volkswagen Group of America in Chattanooga declined to comment on that filing.
The UAW has until March 7 to provide evidence of its claim before the NLRB investigates, but already mentioned Mr. Corker's comments in its filing.
During the three-day voting period in Chattanooga, Mr. Corker issued a statement that said based on conversations he had, he felt "assured that should the workers vote against the UAW, Volkswagen will announce in the coming weeks that it will manufacture its new midsize SUV here in Chattanooga." Volkswagen responded that there was "no connection" between the unionization and the decision on where to make the sport-utility vehicle.
When the UAW lost the election, Mr. Corker said he was "thrilled." And when the union asked for a revote, Mr. Corker said he was "disappointed." Mr. Corker defended himself Thursday and elaborated.
"I believe the comments I made were absolutely true," Mr. Corker said. He said he made the SUV remarks because he was sure "that even if the UAW did not win" the election, Chattanooga would still be Volkswagen's first choice for the SUV line. He said he has had conversations with people "all up and down the line" at Volkswagen over several years, including people inside the company and outside consultants who help with site election and crisis management.
He accused the UAW of "spreading rumors" at the plant that only a union victory would bring the SUV line to Chattanooga.
Mr. Corker said he dislikes the UAW because he believes it is only interested in dues and survival. Also, "there are companies that just do not want to locate next to a UAW-organized facility," said Mr. Corker, who said Tennessee was already "experiencing difficulties" recruiting businesses "because of the discussions about UAW coming to Chattanooga."
A UAW spokeswoman said Thursday that, "Corker's conduct is under investigation by the National Labor Relations Board at this time and we are concentrating on that. We won't be commenting further."


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Robison Memorial Hospital recognizes how important it is for the community to have a good understanding of their health and is taking steps to educate and assist Portage County to better health literacy.
In early 2012, Robinson Memorial Hospital implemented a health literacy policy that supports patient and family education. The purpose of the policy is to provide patients and families with educational materials and health information that is clear and easy to understand.
The hospital also purchased health literacy advisory software that will take education materials, measure the literacy level, and make changes to the piece, creating a clear and easy to understand piece of communication. All new patient education materials are run through the health literacy software program before making its way to the patient.
The health literacy advisory software was purchased through a donation made to the Robinson Memorial Hospital Foundation from Linda Sandvoss, in memory of her late husband Norm Sandvoss.
On September 26, Robinson Memorial Hospital held a health literacy talk for the community. Dr. Ruth Ludwick, Director of Nursing Research at Robinson Memorial
Hospital spoke to the community about how to ask questions and how to talk to your healthcare provider to get answers.
Dr. Ludwick, emphasized the Ask Me 3 ® approach to consumers looking for health information.
Ask me 3, supported by the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), is a program for public education intended to help increase communication between patients and their providers; help them become active partners in their healthcare and improve their health results.
The Ask Me 3 questions are:
1) What is my main problem?
2) What do I need to do?
3) Why is it important for me to do this?
Dr. Ludwick's presentation included audience participation and many in attendance shared stories about the importance of asking questions.
One participant summed up the night's experience stating, "Teaching patients to talk to their healthcare providers (and vice versa) relieves anxiety and frustration for both parties and helps the patient to attain higher quality healthcare. Better communication with your healthcare providers and a better understanding of your care means fewer mistakes, less calls to the doctor and less anxiety. This all equals better health. It's a win, win situation."


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Voices: Lance Roberts, On the 2012 Recession
Lance Roberts is CEO of Houston-based Streettalk Advisors.
For the past few decades we've had a recession about every eight years. But for the 100 years prior to the 1980s, recessions were much more frequent — about one every three years. We may be returning to the earlier pattern. I believe there's a good chance we're due for another recession in 2012, and it could be a bad one. The average market decline during a recession under normal circumstances is 30%, but this time it could be worse.
Here's why: Historically, consumers have been the backbone of economic growth in the U.S. Since the end of the recession in 2009, we've had an economy that been built on inventory restocking and Federal Reserve intervention. In the meantime, the cost of living has risen and wages have stayed the same. Food and energy alone are eating up 20% of the average American's income.
This is a perfect recipe for stagflation, which is most likely what we're going to get in 2012.
The fact that the consumer spending of the average American is on the wane is bad news for corporate profit margins. And given that our current expectations for corporate earnings are still way too high, I fear that the gap between expectations and reality could cause a 15%-20% correction in the coming year as markets readjust to real levels of profitability.
The situation looks even worse when you throw in the following: The US is within $50 billion of reaching its debt ceiling, a presidential election is approaching, the eurozone is facing a major debt crisis, and there seems to be no end to scary headlines with the potential to spook investors.
From an investment standpoint, now is not a good time to chase benchmarks. Instead, we're looking for safe, income-generating investments for our clients. Now that corporations have cash on their books and nowhere to invest that money, they'll start handing it out to shareholders.
We're advising our clients to consider alternatives to stocks, such as cash, real estate and energy. When it comes to real estate, we're talking about real property — mini storage, multi-family homes and plain old home-ownership — rather than REITS. As for gas and oil, we believe master limited partnerships provide a good means of receiving a steady income stream with limited risk.
Unfortunately, 2012 marks the beginning of what I predict will be a long period of slow economic growth. In the 60s and 70s the average household debt to income ratio was 1:2; today it's 3:1. That means that for every dollar earned, three dollars are owed. It's going to take at least five to ten years for consumers to wind down the debt. Moreover, instead of the 8% annual growth we saw in the 80s and 90s, we're going back to 2% to 4% annual growth until we work off the extreme overvaluation we experienced during that time period.
The bad news is there are no shortcuts to an economic recovery (although there are ways to make it worse); the good news is that if you're a smart investor there are ways to minimize the downside.


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Council members made some of the changes that John Pena requested but left others in place.
At the suggestion of downtown property owner David Armstrong, council members added language to the conditional use permit that calls for prohibiting the placement of speakers on the building's exterior.
Also, alcohol sales will end at 1:30 a.m., the same as the council previously set, and background music will be turned off at 3:30 a.m.
The restaurant will be allowed to remain open until
4 a.m., two hours longer than previously permitted.
In six months, the council will review the restaurant's performance.
Council members also decided that a restriction barring those under 21 years old from the establishment after
10 p.m. should remain in place.
The restriction was one of several that city leaders set in the past to address problems such as fights and arrests for public intoxication linked with a pizza restaurant that had been at the same location.
Pena said restaurants don't typically prohibit those under 21 from being there after
10 p.m.
He told council members that he should be afforded the same opportunities that other businesses have.
"I shouldn't carry the old baggage of an old operator," Pena said, referring to problems a previous owner had at the site.
He added he operates other businesses in the downtown area and has done so successfully.
But Councilwoman Danielle Soto told the council that they should keep the previous history in mind.
"It's prudent on our part to take previous experiences" into making a decision, as well as Pena's own track record, Soto said.
"I'm not trying to be anti-you or anti-business," Soto said.
Rodriguez said he was uncomfortable going from
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Pena said "15 minutes can make a big difference ... It's not because 15 minutes is going to make me a rich person."
The additional 15 minutes would help draw customers who have left other downtown establishments at the end of a concert or after attending another event.
Downtown Pomona Owners Association President Carolyn Hemming told the council that Pena has businesses downtown and operates them successfully.
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SOMERSWORTH — Although the rain has almost completely melted the snow and the weather is not below freezing, the Christmas spirit is alive and well at Tri-City Christian Academy in Somersworth. The annual Senior Class candy cane sale began and the students were delighted when elves and reindeer came around to deliver the candy canes.
As they entered each classroom, the students waited anxiously to see if their name would be called. Excitement ran high even as the elves and reindeer walked the hallways.
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Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly once worked for the presidential campaign of Gary Hart and very much wanted to be in politics.
His father Paul was a Boston alderman and Kelly caught the political bug early.
As Kelly told Niall O'Dowd who interviewed him for our sister publication Irish America magazine, "Dad comes to all the games. He's a bit of a celebrity. He's on TV all the time. He's a Notre Dame [fan] – it was all Notre Dame [growing up].
"He was a big influence. I think you are who you are based upon your life experience. He grew up as an Irish Catholic in Boston, going to church and being part of the community, and all the things that he was taught growing up were passed on to me and now to my family and that was that the church was important, community service was important, and we all played sports and were involved in athletics.
Football was originally Kelly's second choice he told Irish America, "Actually, when I graduated college I went to work in the State House of Boston and worked for a state senator. Gary Hart was running for president and the state senator that I worked for in Massachusetts endorsed Gary Hart. So he lent me to his campaign.
"After that campaign ended, I wanted to go back to the thing that I wanted to do all along, which was coach. I probably wasn't courageous enough to say it at the time [I graduated], which was "[I'm sorry] that you used all this money to send me to school and I want to be a football coach." Didn't seem like the right thing to do at the time. So I went into politics for a couple of years, I enjoyed it, it was a great experience but it wasn't what I was passionate about.
As for his Irish roots, Kelly has traced them closely. "My great-grandparents were from Ireland. My grandfather was a Boston cop for 35 years, and my first introduction to Irish culture was talking to him about the where the term Paddy Wagon came from.
"We lived in Chelsea, Massachusetts, which was a naval pier town where all the Navy guys would come in and they'd have some beers and then the police would be called in to round them up. They [the police] drove an open-air police truck and it was so cold at night that the guys who drove it had to have a little Irish Paddy [whiskey] to stay warm and that's why they called it the Paddy Wagon. Whether it's true or not, I have no idea. But it's a good story, and that's why I tell it.
"We have a family name that has an Irish story to it as well. My youngest son is Kenzel Kelly, and we got that from my great-grandparents. When they came over from Ireland and they were traveling through downtown New York as the Passion Play [depicting the passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death] was being put on. It was directed by a Father Kenzel and they liked that name. So my grandfather was [christened] Kenzel and my dad is Paul Kenzel and the last chance at keeping a Kenzel in the family was when my youngest boy was born; my dad bribed my wife, who wasn't a big Kenzel fan, and said, listen, if you go with Kenzel and keep the name alive, you get the house on the Cape. So the name Kenzel is still alive.
As for what his Irish American upbringing taught him, Kelly says,
"I would probably say relationship building, how important it is, trust, and also knowing how to work with the media. I was working with the media on a day-to-day basis. So I think it helped me at an early age to work with the media and reach out as best we could to build good relationships."
Now he has led the team from unranked to the BCS National Championship game. It ties in with what he said in the interview with Irish America, pointing to a painting of faceless workingmen on his wall, which is his favorite.
"You can see they're Irish…I look at that [and I see] the Irish immigrants who came over and lost their lives and dug the canals. When I first saw it I said, "I've got to have that picture." It also is about where we want to bring our football team – back to its Fighting Irish roots. Back to faceless and nameless. It's not about superstars but about a team, about trust and commitment and all the things I was taught growing up from my family, from my Irish Catholic roots, and we're trying to bring Notre Dame back to that, and that's kind of the full circle here.
"That's the job and the process. When you've been in it and it's ingrained in you and you know where you want to go with it, you don't get derailed too easily."
His success has not surprised many of his closest associates."I'm not surprised at all by what he's done," said Curt Anes, who played quarterback for Kelly when Grand Valley State won the Division II national championship in 2002, told the Associated Press.


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Big things have small beginnings. Anyone who's planted a seed in the soil and watched it grow knows this. The California redwood, also known as the sequoia, is one of the largest trees on Earth. It can grow up to 379 feet, with a 26-foot diameter. You could drive a car through the center of one. Some of these trees can live to be more than 1,800 years old. To stand next to one is to be both dwarfed and awed by nature. Yet, the seeds these trees grow from are about the size of a flake of oatmeal, smaller than a dime.
The largest of things can have the tiniest of origins.
On July 4, 1776, 56 men ratified the Declaration of Independence, which notified the British Empire of the injustices perpetrated against the colonists in violation of their "inalienable rights," and from that day forward, the colonies would be a collection of "united states." It was a bold move, made by a collection of what was seen as backwater colonies an ocean away from London, the center of the most powerful empire in the world.
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SANTA CLARA -- Right guard Alex Boone says he's capable of playing "very" effectively if coaches have him start Sunday's season opener against the host Dallas Cowboys.
Boone called his return to the 49ers a "win-win" Tuesday after ending a contract holdout that ran from April through the exhibition season.
"I knew eventually we would come together and get something done," Boone said. "At first, it was just kind of stalemated because you have two hard stances going against each other."
The 49ers reworked the final two years of Boone's contract. He'll make at least $6 million over the next two years instead of $3.2 million.
Colin Kaepernick helped expedite the deal by approaching 49ers management after the third exhibition game, according to Bleacher Report's Jason Cole.
Right tackle Anthony Davis was impressed by how Boone looked and said they'll "pick up where they left off," having started next to each other since 2012.
"We just had lunch together," Davis added. "I ate a salad. Boone ate a slab of grilled chicken like a Neanderthal."
Boone had kept in shape by working in Arizona with former NFL offensive lineman LeCharles Bentley, and some of those workouts came during the 49ers' exhibitions that Boone called "weird to watch."
Coach Jim Harbaugh, speaking on his KNBR 680-AM segment, said of his reunion with Boone: "After the awkwardness, we very quickly moved into, 'Hey, give me a hug. Welcome back, and let's start playing football.' "
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ALAMEDA -- When the Raiders signed Rashad Jennings in the offseason, offensive coordinator Greg Olson wondered if he would even make the team.
Jennings averaged 2.8 yards per carry last season for Jacksonville, where Olson was the assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach.
"To be honest with you, I wasn't sure how it was going to work, him coming here,'' Olson said Thursday. "For whatever reason, he's a better player here.''
With Darren McFadden likely out of Sunday night's game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum, Jennings assumes the role of lead runner.
Jennings is coming off an all-around performance in a 24-14 loss to Washington that included a blocked punt recovered by teammate Jeremy Stewart for a touchdown, 14 rushes for 45 yards an eight receptions for 71 yards.
The majority of his 116 total yards came after contact, with Jennings breaking tackles or dragging defenders for an extra yard or two.
In the first quarter, Jennings caught a swing pass from Matt Flynn well behind the first down marker on third-and-8, made one defender miss and broke two other attempted tackles to gain 12 yards to the 45-yard line. The Raiders eventually scored on the drive to take a 14-0 lead.
"I didn't do enough. We didn't get the win,'' Jennings said. "I stay critical of myself. We were critical of everybody on the offensive side of the ball, trying to nitpick the things we could do to make sure we get out of the games with (wins).''
The day after a game in which he had 22 touches and just as many collisions, Jennings rode his bike to work rather than drive. He's a self-described "fitness nut" who sleeps in a hyperbaric chamber to increase blood oxygen and promote healing. He sees a chiropractor and an acupuncturist.
Jennings does this to be ready when called upon.
"When opportunity presents itself, it's too late to prepare for it,'' Jennings said.
When Jennings arrived in training camp, the Raiders already had McFadden, Stewart and also drafted Latavius Murray in the fifth round out of Central Florida.
Coach Dennis Allen, who describes Jennings as a "thumper," wanted him to be a power back in the Raiders' downhill scheme, a physical complement to McFadden.
Based on what he saw in Jacksonville, Olson wasn't so sure.
Olson said he didn't know if it was a different coaching staff, a new scheme or just a change of scenery, but Jennings made an impression early in Napa with his team-first attitude, his work ethic and his physical style of running. He ended up as McFadden's backup, with Murray going on injured reserve.
"He seems to be a tougher player, a tougher runner than I saw a year ago,'' Olson said. "It's not that he was a poor player by any means, but I just didn't see the physicality that he has shown so far here in Oakland.''
Said quarterback Terrelle Pryor: "He's a stud."
Allen said McFadden's potential absence because of a hamstring strain could mean a combination of Jennings, fullback Marcel Reece and Stewart in the backfield. Jennings' ability as a pass receiver out of the backfield gives the Chargers one more thing to consider.
"I think as an offense, the more you can put on film, formations, and guys making plays, the more you have to prepare for it and put it in the back of your mind,'' Jennings said. "It's about us executing, and we have all the rules to beat any defense.''
For more on the Raiders, visit the Inside the Oakland Raiders blog at ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders. Follow Jerry McDonald on Twitter at twitter.com/Jerrymcd.
San Diego (2-2) at Raiders (1-3), 8:35 p.m. NFL Network, KRON
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With starter Darren McFadden out with injury, backup running back Rashad Jennings had a breakout game in Sunday's loss to Washington. Here is Jennings' 2013 game log:
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Travels through German-Jewish History
Click here below for a synopsis of the virtual exhibitions awaiting you in the Rafael Roth Learning Center. The stories embrace a multiplicity of exceptional documents, films, photos and audios. You may read, listen, or watch extracts here on the website as well as experiencing them in full at the museum.
Albert Einstein
Many myths and legends have developed around Albert Einstein. He was one of the most important scientists of the twentieth century, an international media star and an idiosyncratic celebrity. (...)
In April 1945, the British Army liberated tens of thousands of prisoners from the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The survivors included Celia Landau and the sisters Anita and Renate Lasker. Before leaving Germany, they lived in the Jewish Displaced Persons' Camp, which was set up close to the former concentration camp. (...)
Bertha Pappenheim
Bertha Pappenheim (1859–1936) founded the Jewish Women's League (Jüdischer Frauenbund). Throughout her life she campaigned for political rights and educational opportunities for Jewish women and girls. She was also involved in the struggle against prostitution and trafficking in girls. (...)
Christian Images of Jews
Christian images of Jews have been marked by false ideas, prejudices and condemnation since the Middle Ages. Many of these stereotypes survived into the modern era. (...)
Daniel Libeskind
Daniel Libeskind (b. 1946) is one of the outstanding architects of our age. With his remarkable design for the Jewish Museum, he created a new type of communicative architecture. This and his other international projects attest to his ability to convey, through architecture, complex interpretations of history, messages and visions of the future. (...)
Exile in Shanghai
After the 1938 November Pogrom, Shanghai became one of the most important sanctuaries for Jewish emigrants. In the period up to 1941, some 20,000 refugees, most of them German Jews, made their way to the infamous city on the East China Sea. (...)
The False Messiah
Shabbtai Zvi (1626–1676) proclaimed himself Messiah in the Ottoman Empire in the seventeenth century. As the news spread through the Jewish world, it caused jubilant celebrations of a kind never seen before. (...)
Tea and Talk
People of different backgrounds met to converse at the numerous salons founded in Berlin at the end of the eighteenth and the beginning of the nineteenth century. The hostesses were often smart, well-read Jewish women such as Henriette Herz (1764–1847) and Rahel Varnhagen (1771–1833). (...)
Heinrich Heine
Heinrich Heine was one of the most important thinkers and poets of his age. He described himself as a "political writer in every sense," a "drummer boy" in the struggle for human emancipation. His work polarized audiences and was heavily censored, particularly in Prussia. Heine emigrated to Paris following the outbreak of the French July Revolution. (...)
Jews in Breisach
Louis Dreyfuss (1900–1993), a gymnast, actor and carnival MC, was a popular celebrity in Breisach, Baden. In 1933 he became the first Jew from his home city to leave Germany. He survived the war hiding in France and eventually returned to Breisach in 1964. (...)


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Portland's "ramshackle, all-star country band" Denver can pack a house like the best of 'em. The band, which formed four years ago, has sold out shows in some of Portland's bigger venues, including the Doug Fir Lounge and Mississippi Studios, which hold about 350 people.
Behind facial hair, aviator sunglasses and trucker hats, Denver "good ol' boys" are Mike Elias on acoustic guitar and harmonica, Birger Olsen on mandolin and electric guitar, Eric Earley on electric guitar and banjo, Sean MacNeil on drums, Tom Bevitori on acoustic guitar and harmonica, and Michael VanPelt on bass.
"We were a bunch of solo musicians coming together to play one another's songs," Bevitori says. "We had tons of fun doing it, so we started getting together more regularly. Once Sean came on and started playing drums, we thought, 'Well, s—-, I guess we should get a bass player, too.' "
This month, the band, except for Earley and VanPelt, hits the dusty trail on its first West Coast tour. Accompanied by stand-in bassist Billy Slater and guitarist Lewi Longmire, Denver will play at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Alex's Plaza Restaurant, 35 N. Main St., Ashland. Cover is $3.
Early last year, the band released its self-titled debut with Momma Bird Recording Co.
Bevitori called the recording process for the album "frivolous and fun," while Olsen sums it up with this description, found on the band's website: "Drums in the living room, singer in the bedroom, four-track cassette recorder, cases of beer, whiskey, sandwiches and a sunny porch."
For its second album, the band got serious, went to a real studio, spent more money and did it right, Bevitori says.
"It's not a smoother sound, but what we are doing is more refined," he says.
The album, "Rowdy Love," is scheduled for release later this spring and features the same sound as the first — "outlaw country with a modern twist" and four-part harmonies.
It's "real American country," Bevitori says.
"There's some heartbreak on there, some rowdy drinking songs and some good jams," he adds.
"The first one ("Denver") came off as a beautiful accident, and the second one ("Rowdy Love") is a little more preconceived ... and crafted."
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Roger by the Numbers during the Grass Court Streak
Open Era grass court winning streak record since his last loss to Mario Ancic in the first round at Wimbledon in 2002
Different opponents he has beaten on grass during the streak
Has won 34 consecutive matches at the All England Club, second in the Open Era to Borg's 41
The most aces he's hit in a match during the streak (in '07 final vs. Rafael Nadal)
The number of sets lost in 168 sets played
Tied (with Pete Sampras) for the most career grass titles in the Open Era
Has defeated nine Top 10 opponents during the streak, including eight at Wimbledon
Has only lost eight of 110 sets during his Wimbledon title reign
Lost his serve seven times in the tournament in last year's Wimbledon title run
Trying to become the first player since William Renshaw from 1881-86 to win six straight Wimbledon singles titles
Last year tied Bjorn Borg's Open Era record of five consecutive Wimbledon titles (1976-80). Has also won five career titles in Halle
The most times he's been broken in a match (three different times – '07 Wimbledon final vs. Nadal, '06 Halle QF vs. O. Rochus, '04 Wimbledon final vs. Roddick). Saved four match points vs. Rochus in '04 Halle, the only time he's faced a match point. Also only lost his serve four times in his Wimbledon title run two years ago
Has beaten three opponents three times each during the streak (Richard Gasquet, Nicolas Kiefer, Andy Roddick)
The fewest games he's won in a set (in '07 final vs. Nadal) in 168 sets played
Has been stretched to five sets once during the streak (in '07 final vs. Nadal)…Also has lost the opening set only once at Wimbledon during the streak (in '04 Wimbledon final vs. Roddick)
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Spartanburg ice rink to open to public Saturday
Friday opening postponed due to condition of ice
Published: Friday, November 16, 2012 at 8:03 p.m.
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Spartanburg residents will have to wait a little longer for their first spins around downtown's new ice skating rink.
The rink in Morgan Square was set to open to the public at 3 p.m. Friday, but the ice wasn't fully formed. But the city went forward with a grand opening ceremony last evening.
Throngs of people encircled the rink and watched Greenville Figure Skating Club members twirl and display their skills. A polar bear and snowman on skates later spun around the rink and waved at children.
It was announced that the ice skating rink would not open Friday evening for safety reasons. The rink is now scheduled to open at 10 a.m. Saturday.
People who showed up to skate for free Friday afternoon were given passes for a later date. Those who came to the grand opening were told they could skate free from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Small students from the Meeting Street Academy sang "Jingle Bells," with antlers atop their heads and shaking bells.
"The rink is in full sun. It's not shaded at all and that makes it difficult to keep the ice frozen when the temperatures reach 60 and 65 degrees and higher. We're hoping that people will be able to skate tonight and that we'll have cooler temperatures so everybody can skate," City Engineering Administrator Tim Carter said.
Even though they could not take their first spin on Friday, people who attended the grand opening ceremony still seemed enthused about the ice skating rink.
Pat Messer of Spartanburg was there with her great-grandson Jonathan Campbell. The 8-year-old has never ice skated before and was excited. Messer said they have traveled to Asheville to watch ice skating.
Kim Martinez of Wellford also attended with her great nephew, Carter, who was beaming after the polar bear on skates patted the toddler's head.
"Spartanburg needs more things like this to bring the community together," Martinez said. "It's really nice."
Martinez ice skated when she was younger, but has no immediate plans to spin around the new rink.
"I don't know if my bones can take it," she laughed.
Nina Lowery of Spartanburg attended with her son, Fredie, 5, who sang with other students from the Meeting Street Academy.
"He's been wanting to skate since yesterday," Lowery said.
"I think it's a great thing for the community here," Lowery said. "It gives the kids and parents and families somewhere else to go local that's here in Spartanburg and you can catch the bus here as well … a lot of families that don't drive can get on the bus and still be able to come and have a family outing and something to do with their children."
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Students who do not continue to meet the above requirements will be dropped from COMP classes until such time as the requirements are met. Any exemptions or modifications to the above requirements due to special circumstances must be requested through the chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. All requests will be reviewed and must be approved by the faculty.
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Oldrider wrote:If you are using movies with external subtitles, There is only one alternative: wild media server.
I ran Wild Media Server for a while but I found it WAY too complicated. You could definitely do ALOT of different stuff with it, and it definitely had a couple cool features that I would like to see implemented into PMS. But the high technical demand combined with a forum that is near impossible for a true English speaker to navigate made it bothersome. The people on the forum try to help, but communicating with them nearly took a translator when they try to respond in English. I still have a subscription to the program, but have not used it in ages.
As of late, I have also been using the standard Windows Media Player server combined with Shark007's Windows codec package to stream to my 360 in my bedroom. As far as playback to my Xbox 360, I actually get a higher percentage of successful, flawless playback than I do with PMS. (have an annoying 'twitch' that shows on screen when transcoding to 360 w/ PMS)
But the problem with Windows Media Player server is trying to set up subtitles to autoplay like I can with PMS. Fairly confusing and never successful.
Overall, no other server can touch PMS as far as streaming to my PS3, at least in my experience. And I think I have nearly tried them all from Wild Media Server to Plex, to Twonky, to TVersity to Serviio....etc. etc.
All I know, is before I found PMS, streaming to my 360 was a pain in the arse, nevermind trying to add subtitles. After PMS, it became much easier, then once I got my PS3 there was no turning back. Unless PMS totally takes a dump, and is abandoned it will be my primary PS3 server for as long as possible.
And I want to add a giant thanks to Shagrath, Redlum, Meskibob, ChocolateBoy, Subjunk and all others that contribute to this kick ass program.


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Here is Roy Hodgson's squad for the 2 world cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine next month.
Goal Keepers
Butland (Birmingham), Hart (Man City), Ruddy (Norwich);
Baines (Everton), Bertrand (Chelsea), Cahill (Chelsea), Cole (Chelsea), Jagielka (Everton), G Johnson (Liverpool), Lescott (Man City), Terry (Chelsea), Walker (Tottenham);
Carrick (Man Utd), Cleverley (Man Utd), Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Gerrard (Liverpool), A Johnson (Sunderland), Lampard (Chelsea), Milner (Man City), Walcott (Arsenal);
Carroll (Liverpool), Defoe (Tottenham), Sturridge (Chelsea), Welbeck (Man Utd).
John Terry and Steven Gerrard are both back having missed the recent friendly international against Italy.
Any comments on the squad? - Was it right to leave out Ashley Young?
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- Mar 19:
- In search of NCAA bracket advice? Bracket Advisor is here to help.
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- 68 facts about the NCAA tournament's 68 teams
- Getting to know the unknowns of the NCAA tournament
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- NCAA Tournament: Midwest region scouting report
- NCAA Tournament: East region scouting report
- NCAA Tournament: West region scouting report
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- How the overuse of bracket terminology is ruining our lives
- South Region preview: Sweltering defense powers No. 1 Florida
- West Region preview: Showtime for Creighton's McDermott
- Expert analysis of the NCAA tournament bracket
- NCAA tournament Selection Sunday winners and losers
- Midwest Region preview: Can Wichita State go the distance?
- Kawakami: Michigan State is pick to win NCAA title
- Cal men to host Utah Valley in NIT
- Saint Mary's men to host Utah in NIT game
- USF to play LSU in first-round NIT game
- East Region preview: Virginia comes in hot
- March Madness explained: A guide for office pool participants who know nothing
- SMU headlines short list of NCAA tournament snubs
- NCAA field: Virginia joins Florida, Arizona, Wichita State as 1 seeds
- NCAA tournament: No. 10 seed Stanford plays New Mexico on Friday
- College basketball recap: Conference championship edition
- Selection Sunday live: Follow along as the NCAA tournament takes shape
A look at the second-toughest of the four regions.
1. Kansas F Andrew Wiggins: The presumptive No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft raised his level of play in March — he has 93 points in the past three games — and is capable of taking over against any defense. Playing in front of a partisan crowd in nearby St. Louis should help calm his nerves.
2. UCLA F Kyle Anderson: One of the toughest matchups in the country because of his 6-foot-9 frame and versatility. He has the skills of a point guard but can handle himself in the low post. The proof: His 21-point, 15-rebound masterpiece against Arizona in the Pac-12 championship.
3. Syracuse G Tyler Ennis: The freshman is an elite player at the most important position. Guards own the NCAAs, and Ennis has the poise and talent to lead Syracuse deep into the Madness. He's also dependable from the free throw line, which could prove useful if the Orange must protect a narrow lead.
1. Florida's Billy Donovan: His teams are usually sound on both ends and balanced offensively; this version is no different. Donovan, who led Providence to the Final Four as a player, is attempting to join select company by winning his third NCAA title as a head coach.
2. Virginia Commonwealth's Shaka Smart: One of the best young coaches in the country — and a former Florida assistant under Donovan -- Smart led VCU on an improbable run to the 2011 Final Four. His teams love to press and play at warp speed, and they fear nobody.
3. Kansas' Bill Self: He owns one NCAA title and two Final Four appearances yet has more early-round flameouts than Kansas fans would care to remember. This team is young and not consistent defensively. Add the injury to center Joel Embiid, and Self has his work cut out.
No. 4 UCLA vs. No. 2 Kansas would be a ratings bonanza for CBS, an Elite Eight showdown matching two of college basketball's most storied programs. It could become reality if the Bruins play like they did in the Pac-12 tournament and Kansas gets Embiid back for the second week.
No. 11 Dayton over No. 6 Ohio State. One team is Dayton, the other is The Ohio State University. The schools are 73 miles apart but separated by an ocean of money, tradition and resources. This is the chance of a lifetime for the Flyers; the Buckeyes had better be ready and not looking ahead to a third round matchup with Syracuse.
Syracuse. If it's possible for a No. 3 seed to qualify as a sleeper, the Orange fit the model. They aren't a popular pick to win the South because of a late-season belly flop (five losses in their last seven games), but the pieces are in place for a deep tournament run. To beat them, you have to solve their zone, keep their huge front line off the boards, and contain Ennis and C.J. Fair. Not easy.
Florida. The Gators don't excel at anything, except for lack of weaknesses. They're not the most talented No. 1 overall seed we've seen in recent years, but they have first-rate guard play and don't get rattled. If Embiid's back is healthy, Kansas will push the Gators to the limit. Otherwise, they are the clear favorite.
For more on college sports, see Jon Wilner's College Hotline at blogs.mercurynews.com/collegesports. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com or 408-920-5716.


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Published: Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 9:52 a.m.
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According to Julie Ashton, PHN at Brown County Public Health says that significant increases in flu activity in the U.S. in the past month indicate that an early flu season is underway.
Since the start of the influenza season, no influenza-related deaths have been reported in Minnesota, however more than 70 people have been hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza and 18 outbreaks of influenza-like illness (ILI) in Minnesota schools have been reported.
How can you prevent the flu?
"Getting a flu shot is one of the most effective ways each of us can avoid getting the flu and spreading the illness to others," said Ashton.
Officials remind the public, in addition to getting the seasonal flu vaccine; there are other steps everyone can take to prevent contracting and spreading the flu. They include:
- Cover your cough
- Wash your hands with warm water and soap, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer
- If you aren't feeling well, stay home
- If your children are ill, keep them at home
- Get vaccinated
The seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza (flu) viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.
The signs and symptoms of the seasonal flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
"Getting a flu shot is one of the most effective ways each of us can avoid getting the flu and spreading the illness to others," said Ashton. "Supplies of the flu vaccine are plentiful and readily available from your local health care provider, local public health or other consumer outlets, including many pharmacies."
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CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi softball team outhit UTSA 9-6, but a seven-run second inning helped lift the Roadrunners to a 9-4 non-conference victory Wednesday afternoon at Chapman Field.
The Islanders (6-18) received a hit from all nine batters in the lineup and tallied three runs in the third to pull within four but the Roadrunners maintained their lead with a pair of runs in the fourth while the Islanders added one in the sixth.
The Roadrunners (14-8) were propelled by Jolene Graham who went a perfect 3-for-3 on the day including 2 RBI. Alyssa Vordenbaum (5-3) recorded five strikeouts and allowed just two hits and one run in four innings to pick up the victory for the Roadrunners.
UTSA got on board first in the top of the seventh on three hits. After three consecutive walks by Islanders' pitcher Ashley Elicerio, Paige Hamilton reached on a fielder's choice to plate Graham before another UTSA walk loaded the bases. Victoria Birdwell followed with a RBI single to left field to plate another Roadrunner and load the bases. UTSA plated their third run of the game after Hamilton stole home. UTSA posted their fifth walk of the inning to load the bases with one out. Hayley Galloway recorded the second out of the inning with a pop fly before Courtney Buchman ripped a 3 RBI triple to right center to plate three more UTSA runs. After a Graham RBI single to shortstop gave the Roadrunners a 7-0 lead, Elicerio pulled the Islanders out of the inning with a ground out.
The Islanders got things going in the bottom of the third with five hits and three runs to pull within four. With one out, Dani Tefft singled to third base before UTSA's hurler Haylee Staton picked up her fifth strikeout of the game for the second out of the inning. The Islanders put together a rally with four straight hits to plate three runs. Galloway started things off with a single through the left side and Meagan McKinney followed suit with a single to the shortstop to load the bases. Laura Phillips then stepped to the plate and cranked a 2 RBI single to center field to plate Galloway and Tefft. With McKinney on third, Lindsey Lyles drilled a RBI single to left field to score McKinney for the Islanders' third run of the game. Valerie Perez popped out to right field to end the frame.
UTSA followed with two runs on two hits in the top of the fourth to take a 9-3. Siera Sproul doubled and Graham singled to plate a pair of Roadrunners.
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi scored a run in the fourth on two hits. Perez jumpstarted the inning with her fourth double of the season to left field and Cassie Carroll singled to center field. A Tefft sacrifice hit plated Perez before Mickayla Cochran lined out to third base to end the frame.
Elicerio (1-9) suffered the loss for the Islanders. She allowed six hits, nine runs, seven of them earned, while walking eight and striking out two in seven innings.
The Islanders will travel to Lake Charles, La. on March 16 and March 17, to take on McNeese State in their first conference road games of the season.
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Thanks to the Swiss Miss blog for this lovely find on Flickr: A collection of 163 beer cans!
It just so happens that our part time students are working on a homework project that relates to beer. This is perfect for some packaging inspiration!


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Taxpayer-funded programs to help the unemployed find new jobs traditionally have been among the most inefficient, corrupt initiatives in government — and that is saying a lo....
If Yost was the auditor WHY doesn't he know the reason for the discrepancies?
You talk about percentages of "direct services to clients" like that means something universal to everyone. It doesn't. There may be valid reasons, or even a difference in definitions to explain it. One place may cost five times more to run or rent.
Neither you nor Yost has written ONE fact about corruption or inefficiency which is what an audit is supposed to reveal. Instead you write of mysterious differences in percentages. Where are the FACTS behind these percentages?
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No doubt the training funds have created jobs. Friends and relatives of the directors probably have nice paying jobs administrating the program. Audit and see where the money went.
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