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My name is Gender:Birthdate:Location:Chores:Favorite Subject:Monthly Sponsorship:×Sponsor Gender:Birthdate:Location:Favorite Subject:Favorite Play:[Sponsor Child Name] K-LOVE and WORLD VISION are partnering to give every child a chance for survival. It's hard to imagine, but millions of children don't even survive to 5 years of age because of malnutrition, malaria, and other preventable diseases. We've partnered together to help change that — and we hope you'll join us. Choose a child to sponsor above, and give that child a chance to survive! To find out more about child sponsorship, call World Vision at 1-800-527-0505. Learn About Sponsorship 1. Who is World Vision?World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We work in nearly 100 countries and offer sponsorship in more than 50 of those countries. Our vision statement says: "Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so." World Vision aims to address the underlying causes of poverty by improving the well-being of children in sustainable ways alongside donors and the communities who have the "will" to achieve this vision. Trustworthiness and stewardship are foundational to our work. We are accredited by both Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. We are a founding member of the ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). 2. Does my monthly gift go directly to my child?World Vision child sponsorship is an amazing model that allows for a one-on-one relationship with a sponsor, while pooling the gifts of all sponsors who support children in the same community so that we are able to provide long-term resources for lasting change. A child does not receive direct cash benefits like a welfare system. Giving the family of the child money does not ensure responsible spending or that the community will be able to sustain itself once World Vision is no longer working in the area. Effective development that releases people from long-term poverty lies in helping people discover their God-given potential as human beings, then working together to realize that potential. Spiritual transformation that instills hope and promise for the future is a fundamental key. Clean water, health care, agriculture, education, and income generation are important, but are secondary to the basic work of getting the community to take ownership of these projects long-term. The needs and participation of children are paramount. 3. Can I send money and other gifts directly to my sponsored child?Yes! You have the opportunity to send a specific extra gift through World Vision above the amount of your monthly sponsorship that can go directly to the child and his or her family. Your gift will be sent to the World Vision office near them, where staff in the field help them determine and purchase the items they need the most, such as farm animals or school supplies. You can give these extra gifts at my.worldvision.org. You may also send your sponsored child small gifts and cards. The recommendations regarding what can be sent are in the sponsor's guide you will receive and at my.worldvision.org. 4. What benefits does my sponsored child receive by being sponsored? How are my sponsorship donations used?The goal of World Vision's child sponsorship is to make life better for children. Our child sponsorship programs have four basic aspirations that guide our work and on which our work is measured. Children have the right to enjoy good health; be educated for life; be cared for, protected, and participating in their communities; and experience the love of God and their neighbors. Poverty is complex and rarely solved by one intervention. Depending on each community's needs, a sponsored child—and his or her entire community—benefit from things like clean water through new or renovated wells, school fees and supplies, better education due to restored schools and teacher training, improved nutrition due to agricultural training, as well as health care clinics and immunizations. In areas where permitted, World Vision works with local churches to ensure that a sponsor's gift will also help provide a Christian education program to give children the chance to learn about Jesus and his love. The costs of keeping records on sponsored children, translating and forwarding letters, and meeting emergencies are also covered through the monthly sponsorship gifts. A portion of these funds supports doctors, teachers, agricultural officers, auditors, and other specialized staff members who serve sponsored children in their communities. 5. Will my sponsored child learn about Jesus?We work in a wide range of contexts and communities, from those where Christians are free to express their faith, to others where they face imprisonment or even death for speaking about Christianity. World Vision practices and communicates its faith in ways that are sensitive and appropriate for the audience and the cultural context in which we work without ever denying our Christian faith. In communities where Christianity is welcome, we are able to partner with local churches. In communities where Christianity is restricted, we are able to share the message of Christ on a relational level. Wherever World Vision works, we identify ourselves as representing a Christian organization. Often sponsored children and their families, after being touched by the love and care of World Vision staff, have asked questions about our faith; many have come to share it. Our role in the kingdom is to be faithful to His command to serve the poor, and World Vision believes that only God can change hearts. 6. What makes a child eligible for sponsorship? How are children chosen for sponsorship?Sponsorship is a program that the whole family decides to participate in. World Vision workers meet with community representatives and present the sponsorship program. These representatives then present this opportunity to the families in their area. The families are informed that not only their children will benefit from this program, but that benefits will be shared throughout the community. 7. How long is my commitment? When do children "graduate" from the sponsorship program?Your sponsorship may last several years, depending on the needs of your sponsored child. The goal of World Vision sponsorship is to help your sponsored child and his or her community to break the cycle of poverty so they can step into the future with hope. Throughout our approximately 15-year involvement in communities, we manage, monitor, and evaluate progress toward the community's goals. When these goals are met, World Vision can move on to other communities to serve other children in need of help. 8. What do I receive when I sponsor a child?About 10 days after you sponsor a child, you'll receive your Welcome Kit in the mail with a photo and more. Within 6 to 12 weeks, be looking in the mail for your first letter from your sponsored child. You can email and write back! Every year, you'll also receive an annual progress report with a new photo of your sponsored child and details about the progress that your child is making, as well as a newsletter of accomplishments in his or her community. 9. If I sponsor today, when will my child be notified of my sponsorship? It depends upon many variables, such as staffing availability and location of the child to our offices. However, you should receive a letter from your child within the next 2-3 months. 10. How can I correspond with, meet, and even visit my sponsored child?The relationship you build with your sponsored child changes both their life and yours. You can email your child at my.worldvision.org or find out there how to send letters and cards. You may also choose to visit your sponsored child for a life-changing adventure neither of you will forget. Please note that due to the time involved, we need to begin planning a visit at least three months in advance of your proposed visit date. You can email your child at my.worldvision.org or find out there how to send letters and cards. ×


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A little planning goes a long way: individuals with autism and their families get ready for holiday travel!
This is a blog post by Marianne Sullivan, the Assistant Director of National Outreach and Resources for Autism Speaks. Marianne is the mother of an 18-year-old young man with autism.
Holidays are the busiest time of year to travel by plane. Preparing a child, teenager or adult with autism spectrum disorder for plane travel, and new security techniques used at airport security checkpoints, can make a huge difference in making plane travel a more enjoyable experience for all involved.
Start by providing the airline with advanced information. Offer to email or fax information to let them know you will be traveling with an individual with autism and the challenges the individual may face on travel day. A good place to start is to prepare a one page document with information stating the diagnosis, know allergies and medications, and other special information (i.e. communication ability).
Persons with autism should always carry identification. Make sure an id tag is attached somewhere on the individual. You can order medical bracelets, necklaces and tags to attach to shoe laces. If the individual carries a cell phone, activate the GPS device as a safety precaution. Adult passengers (18 and over) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that contains the following: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature in order to be allowed to go through the checkpoint and onto their flight. Acceptable identification includes: Drivers Licenses or other state photo identification cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles.
To help prepare the individual for the trip bring a special item to make the individual feel more comfortable. A favorite electronic devise or book an help focus the individual during the travel days, which are often filled with lots of waiting, Remember to rehearse or discuss the travel plans with the person prior to travel day. Having special foods readily available, rather than standing in long lines, will help things go smoothly.
Traveling by Plane
"I called the airport and explained that my 6-year-old son Marcel has autism and had never flown before and we were planning a trip in December. Before our travel day, airport personnel allow[a1] my son to do a simulation of what would happen when he went through security checkpoint step by step. This made all the difference for my son. If you can't do a practice run, at the very least, alert security about your child's issues[a2]
Marcy Mullins, Cincinnati, Ohio
Transportation Security Administration (TSA): Getting through the security process!
Every individual has to be screened regardless of age or disability, before going through an airport security checkpoint. Security techniques include; walk through metal detectors, Advanced Imaging Technology (ITA), pat-downs and other types of security measures. Be sure to check the TSA website for airport listings and techniques being used. www.tsa.gov/index.shtm
What triggers a pat-down?
Pat-downs are used to resolve alarms at the checkpoint, including those triggered by metal detectors and AIT units. Pat-downs are also used when a person opts out of AIT screening in order to detect potentially dangerous and prohibited items. Because pat-downs are specifically used to resolve alarms and prevent dangerous items from going on a plane, the vast majority of passengers will not receive a pat-down at the checkpoint.
"Family members or traveling companions can advise Security Officers when they are traveling with someone who has a hidden disability, which may cause that person to move a little slower, become agitated easily[a3] and/or need additional assistance."
TSA website www.tsa.gov/index.shtm
Parents or guardians of children with disabilities should…
- Inform the Security Officer if the child has any special needs or medical devices.
- Inform the Security Officer if you think the child may become upset during the screening process as a result of their disability.
- Offer suggestions on how to best accomplish the screening to minimize any confusion or outburst for the child.
- Ask the Security Officer for assistance during the process by helping you put your and the child's carry-on items on the X-ray belt.
- Know that at no time during the screening process will you be separated from your child.
- Know that if a private screening is required, you should escort and remain with your child during the private screening process.
- Tell the Security Officer what are your child's abilities are. For example: can the child stand slightly away from equipment to be handwanded, walk through the metal detector, or needs to be carried through the metal detector by the parent/guardian.
- Know that at no time should the Security Officer remove your child from his/her mobility aid (wheelchair or scooter). You are responsible for removing your child from his/her equipment at your discretion to accomplish screening.
- Know that if your child is unable to walk or stand, the Security Officer will conduct a pat-down search of your child while he/she remains in their mobility aid, as well as a visual and physical inspection of their equipment.
Other Resources on Travel and Autism
Autism Speaks Community Connections: Travel Tips for Individuals with Autism
You can write TSA with your Suggestions or Complaints at:
E-mail – firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone – 1-866-289-9673
Download an app to your mobile phone that tells you in real time the waiting time at security checkpoints.
Visit our Resource Guide. We welcome new submissions as we continue to build the National Resource Guide of Autism Resources
Tell us about your travel experience! E-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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NREL Finds U.S. Wind Energy Potential Larger than Previously Estimated
March 3, 2010
The maximum potential to generate wind power in the United States is more than three times greater than previously estimated, according to a new study by DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The new analysis, developed in collaboration with AWS Truewind, LLC, is based on updated computer models and examines the wind potential at wind turbine hub heights of 80 meters and 100 meters. These higher hub heights reflect current and future models of wind turbines, and are partially responsible for the higher numbers. Previous studies were performed at hub heights of only 50 meters, which were more representative of commercial wind turbines in the early 1990s. The new study also has a spatial resolution of only 200 meters, compared with the previous national study, which had a resolution of 25 kilometers. The updated model filtered out urban areas, water areas, and lands such as parks that could not be developed for wind power. It represents the maximum amount of wind power that could be reasonably developed in the contiguous United States.
The new study found that the U.S. wind energy potential depends greatly on turbine hub heights and the capacity factor that developers are willing to accept. The capacity factor is the amount of power produced per year divided by the amount of power that would be produced if the wind turbine operated at full capacity all the time. Capacity factors for today's wind power plants are typically around 30%. For a 60-meter hub height, the study found that 10,459 gigawatts (GW) of wind power could achieve a 30% capacity factor, generating nearly 37 million gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity per year. As noted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the previous government survey of U.S. wind resources, published by DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in 1991, pegged U.S. wind potential at 10.8 million GWh. The new study still found a huge potential at a 40% capacity factor, with 5,577 GW of wind capacity generating nearly 22 million GWh of wind power per year. And at a 100-meter hub height and 30% capacity factor, the potential is even higher, with 12,125 GW of wind capacity generating 44.7 million GWh per year of wind power, or about 20% more than at the 80-meter hub height. Several states also benefit from the updated figures, as Indiana, Ohio, and Oregon moved onto the list of the top 20 windiest states for the first time. To put the figures in perspective, the current U.S. installed wind power capacity is only 35 GW. See the wind maps and the table of results (Excel 127 KB) on DOE's Wind Powering America Web site, as well as the AWEA press release.


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This is an excerpt from EERE Network News, a weekly electronic newsletter.
July 20, 2005
USDA Guarantees up to $200 Million in Clean Energy Loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on July 15th that it is now offering $11.4 million to guarantee loans to farmers, ranchers, and small rural businesses for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The USDA estimates that the funds could guarantee up to $200 million in loans for such projects. Eligible renewable energy projects are those that produce energy or hydrogen from biomass, geothermal, solar, or wind energy sources. The loans can cover at most 50 percent of the project costs, can range from $5,000 to $10 million, and can extend up to 20 years. The loan guarantee funds will be set aside until August 31st, after which they'll be reallocated to the USDA's grant program. See the USDA press release, the full rules on applying for the funds (about halfway down, past the comments), and the USDA Rural Development Web site.
The USDA also announced on July 12th its grants for marketing agricultural products. Two of the grants relate to ethanol fuel production: an $80,000 grant will allow the Montana Department of Agriculture to evaluate ethanol production from sugar beets or from some stage of refining the beets into sugar. In addition, $135,000 will go to the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board to survey Midwest livestock producers and feeders to determine their current and future potential usage of dried distillers' grains, a livestock and poultry feed generated as a byproduct of the ethanol production process. See the USDA press release.


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Susan H. Gates, 92, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away Nov. 22, 2012, at Carriage Court Assisted Living, Grove City, Ohio.
She was born July 22, 1920, in Racine, Ohio. She was the third of nine children of the late Frank and Mary (Singer) Holter.
She has been a faithful member of Summitt Valley United Methodist Church since Aug. 5, 1979. She was a member of the Vienna Senior Citizens, Vienna Nutrition Site, Inner Circle Club of United Bank, Corning Glass Retirees Club and Lifetime Partners of Camden Clark Medical Center. She worked at Corning Glass, and retired with 35 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Norman Gates; one sister, Ethel Cooper of Pettyville, W.Va.; and three brothers, Delbert Holter of Malta, Ohio, Carl Holter of Marietta, Ohio, and Dana Holter of Coolville, Ohio.
She is survived by three sisters, Mattie Lawrence of Portland, Ohio, and Dorothy Browning and Ruby Ann Turner, both of Grove City, Ohio; one brother, Charles (Billy) Holter of Racine, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 3005 Grand Central Ave., Vienna, with burial at Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. Viewing hours will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Special thanks to the staff of Carriage Court for their loving tender care; also, Odyssey Hospice.


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First, I will introduce us. We are Love That Book, an independent bookshop on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. We currently have two shops: one at Westfield Shopping Centre in Helensvale and the other at the Southport Park Shopping Centre, Southport. I could give you the blah blah about our association with Angus and Robertson, but it's history now. If you are really curious, check out the A&R tab up the top of the page there. If you are far more interested in the here and now, however, read on......
Today we're delighted to have the fourth and much-anticipated Christopher Paolini book 'Inheritance' finally in-store. 'Brisingr', book 3 in the series, came out in Australia in August 2009 and we've had people come in every week since asking, "When's the next one coming out?" Suffice to say there are some very happy fans here today!
So that's a bit of worldwide news. On a national scale, Powderfinger's book 'Footprints' arrived yesterday, coinciding with their newly-released cd, and it's a terrific look at the band's history. And on a much smaller scale, we here at Love That Book Helensvale came in this morning to two brand-new red pillars at the front of our store. Our shopfitters have finally begun the process of replacing the old Angus & Robertson colours and signs with beautiful, bright, fire-engine red pillars and our Love That Book logo and signs. Oh, that makes us so happy! It will probably take a week to complete and some final touches we can't do till January but for the most part we will no longer be green.
We also all prettied up with Chrissy decs, though I know some of you may not want to hear that it is 6 weeks till Christmas. Yikes, actually I didn't want to know that myself! Anyway - focus - that means yes, we are all pretty with decorations but more importantly, our shelves are brimming with amazing books. The months leading up to Christmas are so much fun for a bookseller/booklover. There are so many wonderful titles to choose from, and here are just a few:
So that's it for our first blog. Tomorrow I will put up something new, and hopefully the day after and the day after that too. If you want to check out all the lovely books however, head in to your local bookshop - yes, there are some left! Search them out, they are so lovely and worth finding, and the staff will love you for it.
In particular, come in and visit us!


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The Bank of Versailles is proud to announce a partnership with Co-Mo Electric Cooperative and The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to provide food donations for the Buddy Pack program for the 2013 school year.
On July 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., employees of both the bank and the co-op will be accepting donations at the new Woods Supermarket in Sunrise Beach, G2M in Laurie, and at Walmart and Save-A-Lot in Versailles. Donations can be made in food, cash or check payable to The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. All donations made through this partnership will be directly used in the local schools in the surrounding areas.
"We are thrilled to be apart of such an amazing program," said Danielle Kincaid, Assistant Vice President of the Bank of Versailles. "The Buddy Pack program provides healthy meals to nearly 800 children in the Lake Area every week who might otherwise do without during the school year."
The need has increased throughout the years within the school districts for assistance with programs such as the Buddy Pack program. The Buddy Pack program serves children who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches, and schools recommend children who need the program the most .At the beginning of the 2012 school year, the cost of a Buddy Pack was about $100 to feed 1 child throughout the school year and has now risen to $180.
Some recommended foods to donate for the packs include: peanut butter or cheese crackers, pop-top fruit cups, granola bars, pop-top soup cans, dried fruits and 100% fruit juice. A complete list of preferred items will be available at each food drive location, and monetary donations are gladly accepted.
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The beautiful brunette Destiny Dixon models her sexy outfit in this smoking hot outdoor photo set. She lifts up her top and shows off her perky tits and then she pulls off her short shorts to show us her nice hard ass and of course her pretty pink pussy. She touches herself and fingers her tight pussy. Not only does Destiny have a gorgeous body, her face, eyes and smile are also so stunning.
The beautiful brunette Destiny Dixon models her gorgeous face and sexy body. She looks stunning in her tight white dress, it really shows off her curves. She slowly strips it off and continues to show us her sexy goodies underneath. Her big breasts, nice little ass and pretty pussy too. Destiny spreads her legs and enjoys the feeling of a hard dildo inside her sweet pussy.
Look who's back!! The super hot Destiny Dixon, it's been a few years since she shot for Aziani and she looks better than ever! She looks so sexy dolled up in her blue bra and panties. She turns around to show us her nice hard ass in her thong before she strips it off. She takes off her bra and lets her nice breasts hang out. Destiny inserts her glass toy in that very pretty pussy.
Welcome the charming and gorgeous Destiny Dixon, yet another stunning babe added to Aziani. Pretty girls like pretty things, such as her silver glitter dress and sexy heels. Luckily Destiny agrees to strip and show us that flawless body, she shows us her most secret spots and you are going to love them!


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Tuesday, 06/14/2011
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Alpharetta, GA
Soundcheck: Ginseng Sullivan (Incomplete)
Set 1: Dinner and a Movie, MomaThe Moma Dance > Possum, Cities > Fluffhead, Ocelot, GinsengGinseng Sullivan, KDFKill Devil Falls > GinBathtub Gin, Light UpLight Up Or Leave Me Alone[1] > Cavern
Set 2: Carini > Sand > DwDDown with Disease[1] -> Maze, Meatstick > 2001Also Sprach Zarathustra > Bug > ADITLA Day in the Life > AntelopeRun Like an Antelope
Encore: QuinnQuinn the Eskimo
[1] Unfinished.
Average Song Gap: 10.19
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: This show was webcast via LivePhish. In Cities, "Elvis" was changed to "Mary Johnson." Light Up Or Leave Me Alone and Disease were unfinished.
Official Photos
LivePhish Download
"Ocelot" Official Video
Phish.net Recap
Song Distribution:
2 Joy
2 Farmhouse
2 Stash
2 Lawn Boy
2 Junta
1 The Story of the Ghost
1 Hoist
1 Rift
1 A Picture of Nectar
1 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
1 The White Tape
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This show was part of the "2011 Early Summer Tour."
The show seemed pretty average for 3.0. The Light Up and Gin jams were fantastic and by far the highlights of the first set (and entire show). Unfortunately other songs that used to jam (Moma, Cities) in the first set were really just short, maybe even less than standard. Fluffhead was very well executed, and being able to watch Trey and Page up close during some of the runs they play was great. Page in particular seems like he's having the time of his life up there, all smiles all night.
Set two started off with what seemed like a promising Carini jam which then came to a crashing halt when Mike seemed to miss the Sand riff that Trey was laying down. The Sand jam was good, in fact the entire sequence through Maze was fun. Although truth be told, I would have preferred one tune with a long jam in the place of Carini> Sand, pick either one Trey, I don't care. Meatstick was entertaining since the webcast let us see the dance, but audio only it was completely standard. As for the rest of the second set - well - it was fairly typical by 3.0 standards (Bug was kind of boring, and I actually kind of like it as a song), although I always enjoy ADITL. The Quinn encore was really, really great, high energy, crowd at the show singing along, as well as the crowd on my couch.
This show is probably a 4.0 all time, scale it up to a 5.5 on a 3.0-only scale if you want. On a scale of what is usually on my TV on a Tuesday night, 10.0! Definitely check out the Light Up and Gin.
But nothing in the show hit me like Light up or Leave me Alone--seeing that was a top 10 highlight to me--veteran of 113 PHiSH shows all around the world and spanning 18 years. Wow--was I blown away to hear this one live--it seemed as if they weren't gonna let up and the ferocious jam just seemed to go on and on--and that's actually what we DREAM of in jams--I was dancing like I used to when I was YOUR age--hellfire, I was dancing so hard if the jam had been longer and I might have probably had a heart attack! hahaha Cavern kept the heat going and never let me catch my breath. I just pogoed up and down ecstatic to see Light Up and riding on the high of that intensity all the way thru Cavern. Couldn't wait for my download to finish to hear this one again. Its not letting me down in anyway re-listening.
Carini seemed short also but was great to see--it seemed like Trey prematurely cut it to go into Sand but Sand was awesome. My only complaint was after seeing Trey do it several times on TAB 2001 tour, I like the extremely long versions (red Rocks 2001 is a 22 minute example) DwD is usually a launch pad for a long space trip but also seemed short Tuesday, but still crunchy. I had also been wanting to see another Meatstick--something my phriends were busting on me about. I don't care about the dance (I was in Oswego when we DIDN'T set the world record and haven't danced it since) but love the rhythm of the Japanese lyrics and you are prolly laughing at that but its true. BUG was an EPIC version with aDitL and Antelope ending a great set.
Not a perfect 10 show but REALLY are any?? And, to mirror what someone wrote earlier, I am also a Dead Head (and dig Dylan, the lyricist) and love Quinn, but it didn't thrill me for some reason that night (I have seen 3) but did enjoy the fact that they played it for us. Anyways, on the scale of 1-10, I would say 8.8. But I was always satisfied with a "B+" in school if I couldn't nail the "A."
So, quoting the epic song itself is a way of pointing a finger at those couch tourers who weren't there fussing and complaining--can't wait to dish on the 6/15/2011 show
You're up all night preaching your mind
Come home in the morning with your latest find
I'm gonna have to lay it to you straight on the line
Either light up or leave me alone
Carini roared out of the set break, Sand showed some spunk and DWD featured some rip-roaring Trey leads and some monstrous Mike bass bombs. Maze was monstrous itself and might have been the best song of the night if not for Bug, Trey ripped and then ripped again and again and again, this one overflowed with passion and emotion.
The Meatstick and 2001 that preceded it got the crowd into a very heavy groove.
The A Day in the Life that followed it was near perfect but, more importantly, passionately performed but the song-ending crescendo was something to behold and neat to be in the building for. After all that the Antelope felt anti-climatic but that's a good criticism to have if any at all.
And I might be in the minority here and being a DeadHead but the Quinn didn't quite resonate with me as it seemed to do with most others. I was kind in the mood for more Phish material, not a cover song, that's all. My problem and in general if that's the worst thing I can lobby against a show then I should have such problems in life in general. This was an extremely solid show simply overshadowed a bit by the previous show to these ears. Looking forward to tomorrow, GA Pit seats and looking to rage hard with them.


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I have moved FFMpeg to the top of my transcode list, saved, and restarted the server, however, when I go to my STREAM folder on a blu-ray rip the MEncode version is still listed (and will not play), I have to enter the #Transcode# folder to find the FFMpeg transcode, which plays fine. Is there somewhere outside the GUI I can force use of TSmuxer or FFmpeg? I poked around in my Ps3.conf but did not see anywhere to change the transcoding engine.
I don't care about subtitles (unless they are burned in/forced) how do I set that through the GUI, aside from the "Don't display subtitles" check box?
I will try adding .m2ts as a forced transcode type and see what happens. When I set it to force stream .m2ts I get good video, but I think only ac3 audio tracks (which happen to not include English on most of my Blu-ray rips).
My other question is, can I set PMS up to skip short videos or files less than a certain size?
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A study set to be released this week shows that the number of homeless people on the streets in North Dakota has exceeded the number of homeless people in the state's emergency shelters.
The North Dakota Coalition for Homeless People report says the number of unsheltered people as of July 2011 was 966, and the shelters were at full capacity with 807 people.
The study cites an increasing number of people who have been drawn to the state's oil patch. Officials say that has created a housing shortage in western North Dakota that has spilled over into other parts of the state.
Michael Carbone, director of the North Dakota Homeless Coalition, says service providers are receiving calls from people around the country seeking shelter while they try to find jobs.
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Trout Steak Revival is playing a free show at the Brush Creek Saloon in Eagle Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. The band makes what the members call "bluegrass-inspired mountain music" using fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass, dobro, and accordion. The band, which formed in 2009 and just released its second album "Flight," recently played to a packed house at the Bluebird Theater in Denver.
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Take Time This Christmas Season To Remember Christ
Published: Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 12:03 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 12:03 a.m.
It's here again. That time of year sacred to all of Christendom, when people go nuts at the mall. We're bombarded with "happy holidays" or "season's greetings." What holiday? What season?
It's the birthday of the Savior —except for that event, there would be nothing to celebrate.
People stand gazing at the manger and consider this babe —for a moment. Then it's on with their parties. After a few days, they gather up their plastic nativity figures and put them in a box for another year.
Where do we find reason for the frivolous activities of this season? It's the day to honor Christ's birth but we've lost him in the crowd. Christmas is a day to receive stuff —a time filled with hurry and excitement, pushing around in stores with feet burning, head aching and when it's all over, they have seen —Santa Claus.
May I suggest a different look at this day we call Christmas? True, we don't know when he was born so we've set aside Dec. 25 to honor his birth. The religions of the world claim the same date for their celebration. They can choose another date. Then we will be permitted to call Christmas Christmas instead of a winter holiday, without offending the religious people. Christianity is not a religion, rather a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a lifestyle.
To all who love our Lord, let's make this Christmas the occasion for remembering not his birth first, but his death; not his birth, but him.
Will you sing carols at the manger and stop there, or will you come with me to his dark cross to weep, repent and believe —and worship him who came into this world to save sinners?
Merry Christmas.
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MORAGA -- After trailing nearly the entire way, an inspired final 10 minutes kept Saint Mary's season alive.
James Walker III scored 21 points as the No. 4-seeded Gaels rallied to beat No. 5 Utah 70-58 on Tuesday night at McKeon Pavilion in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament.
The win, which required overcoming a 10-point deficit with 12:30 to play, earned Saint Mary's (23-11) a second-round matchup at No. 1 seed Minnesota on Sunday. The time has yet to be announced.
Walker III called the victory, played in front of a crowd of 1,335, the Gaels' best of the year. Coach Randy Bennett went a step further.
"That was one of the best feelings on a win that we've had here, and we've had some good ones," Bennett said.
Saint Mary's, competing in the postseason for a seventh consecutive season, completed the comeback with senior Stephen Holt on the bench. The team's point guard fouled out with 5:06 to play and the Gaels trailing 50-47.
"We got in the huddle and told ourselves we have to bring it home for him," Walker III said.
After Holt's departure, Kerry Carter quickly tied the score with a 3-pointer. His steal and breakaway layup then gave Saint Mary's its first lead of the game at 52-50 with 3:58 to play.
That was just the start of what turned into a 13-0 Gaels run that essentially put the game away.
But for a half, the Gaels' performance came close to mirroring their dreadful effort against Gonzaga on Senior Night. They shot poorly and allowed Utah, which finished tied for eighth in the Pac-12 and came to Moraga having won just two road games, to get off to a red-hot start.
The Utes (21-12) opened the game with an 11-0 run and led 30-23 at halftime.
"I'm sure some of it was Utah, but some of it was us," Bennett said. "I told our guys just to hang in there and keep fighting."
Saint Mary's seniors sparked the comeback.
Holt had 15 points and Matt Hodgson, who finished with eight points and four blocks, also provided key plays.
Beau Levesque started the game 1 of 10 from the floor but connected on a 3-pointer that pushed the Gaels' lead to 57-50 with 2:40 to play. Paul McCoy ran the team well after Holt fouled out.
"I'm really proud and happy for our team, but especially for our seniors," Bennett said. "You don't get a chance to get a redo very often."
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Car-free Sunday (21 September 2014) is the highlight of this event, which is dedicated to mobility in all its forms. In Brussels from 16 to 22/09/14!
For the 13th year in a row, the Brussels-Capital Region, together with the 19 town municipalities, enables all inhabitants and visitors to rediscover Brussels in a different way:
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Plus, a number of activities will be held throughout the week around Brussels. With free STIB public transport, now is the time to try out different means of transport!
The aim of no-car day is to change people's mindset and start a debate on mobility in the city.
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On the Region's initiative, "My village in town" will allow you to enjoy pleasant zones and activities about sustainable mobility/development in the 12 Brussels communes. The day will be lively and, above all, it will be a chance to visit and discover Brussels with family or friends with less cars, less noise and less pollution!
Once again this year, the Brussels-capital region will dedicate its 160km² to sustainable mobility. So, on 22 September, try out another form of transport!
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BYRON -- When Joel gets lost within the pages of a book, it helps the teenager to mentally leave the monotony of life in a juvenile rehabilitation center.
Now he and other boys at the low-risk Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility will have more opportunities to escape through reading.
An expansion project at the rural facility, also known as the Byron Boys Ranch, has more than doubled the size of the old library, which both residents and staff say was cramped. New books were also added to its collection, along with a circulation desk.
"Now we can call it a proper library. There's a lot more room (for the boys) now and space for the collection of books to grow," said Nadia Bagdasar, librarian for the boys ranch.
Adds County Supervisor Mary Nejedly Piepho of Discovery Bay: "(The expansion) gives them an opportunity to expand their horizons and provides access to the outside world."
The old 171-square-foot Lesher Library, originally opened in May 2008, occupied a small space in a corner of the facility's recreation room. Only a few wards could fit in the room at once, Bagdasar said.
Joel, whose full name is being withheld to protect his identity, and about a half-dozen other boys were able to comfortably fit in the new area during free time Thursday afternoon and peruse the nearly 4,600 volumes of books to find their next literary adventure.
The boys go to the library twice a week.
"(Books) can be like watching a movie," said Joel, adding he sometimes draws parallels between himself and the protagonists in the books.
He recently completed the book "Once A King, Always A King: The Unmaking of a Latin King," the story of author Reymundo Sanchez' struggle after leaving a street gang. The teen spent Thursday thumbing through mystery novels for his next read.
The popularity of the new library is already showing: 78 of the 89 wards at the facility have a book checked out, Bagdasar said.
"I never really read when I was on the outside," Joel said. "Now I read all the time."
Many of the boys are "reluctant readers," and have little to no experience reading books, said Arthur Fernandez of the Contra Costa Probation Department and a supervisor at the facility.
Resident Chris is like many at the facility who start by looking at picture books, then work toward reading into young adult fiction books and finally novels.
Some selections are stories that "reflect their life experiences," Fernandez said.
The library includes reference pamphlets that point wards toward books about the Bay Area, being locked up and drugs. It has a balanced selection of "what is appropriate and entertaining," Fernandez said.
Harvey Samuels, a member of the county's Juvenile Justice Commission, said the expanded library and pushing literacy "helps open up a path" to keep the boys out of the system.
"It can make a big difference," he said.
The Byron book facility, funded by community donations, was originally created at the urging of some wards transferred from Juvenile Hall in Martinez who were accustomed to checking out books. A recurring theme emerged with the Friends of the Library group about two years ago that it needed to be expanded, Bagdasar said.
The add-on meant tearing out the wall between the library and the phone room next door, said Mike Fox, a shop teacher at the ranch.
The boys helped demolish the wall and built the new shelving for the room, he said.
"I think they were able to gain an appreciation and have pride in their work, knowing that this is their own little community and five, 10 years later, their handiwork will still be here," Fox said.
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When USA's "Suits" returns from its Season 3 hiatus in March, fans can expect plenty of fireworks.
On Saturday, USA unveiled a trailer at the Television Critics Association winter press tour that featured several explosive confrontations and even a bit of fisticuffs.
At one point, a snarling Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman) tells Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), "I'm onto you, and I'm going to expose you for the lying piece of filth that you are!"
Of course, Mike's secret -- Harvey Spector (Gabriel Macht) brought him into the firm despite the fact he never earned a law degree -- has been at the heart of "Suits" since it debuted in the summer of 2011. During a panel session for the series, creator Aaron Korsh teased that the next six episodes would focus heavily on the potential unraveling of that secret.
"I feel like the theme of the last six is Harvey and Mike made this decision to bring a fraud into this firm. And they're going to deal with the consequences of that decision throughout the last six," he said. "And it's going to take a couple of episodes to get through the Louis portion of it, but it's going to have ramifications on every single character in the firm."
But Hoffman pointed out that the story line plays out in an "unconventional way" and leads to a "much deeper, more dangerous type of situation."
"There's a real serious element of deceit," he said.
Added Gina Torres, "The stakes continue to get higher."
Along the way, Macht will find himself in a conflict with a character played by his father, Stephen. The elder Macht is a Harvard ethics professor who threatens to out Mike. In turn, Harvey attempts to blackmail the man.
"We had a great time," Macht said. "He was excellent. He knocked it out of the park. ... (But) it's kind of hard to say 'You smug son of a bitch' to your father."
Also, in the coming episodes, Harvey will enter into a relationship with Scottie, someone's life will be "in danger," and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will drop by for a guest stint.
"Suits" resumes it run at 9 p.m., March 6.
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A North Dakota man who pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine has been sentenced to life in prison for drug trafficking and aiding and abetting a robbery to support the trafficking.
U.S. Attorney Timothy Purdon announced Tuesday that 55-year-old Fred Miles Thompson, of Fargo, was sentenced to 40 years in prison on the drug trafficking charge and to life in prison for the charge of aiding and abetting a robbery in furtherance of drug trafficking. The sentences are to run consecutively.
Thompson pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine in the Fargo area as well as requesting three men to rob a convenience store in Fargo in October 2011. The three men have been sentenced to prison for their role in the robbery.
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Travis and Kandace Thompson of Edmond announce the birth of a daughter, Hadley Rose Thompson.
She was born Dec. 5, 2012, at Lakeside Women's Hospital in Oklahoma City. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 ½ inches long.
She is the granddaughter of David and Judy Thompson of Shawnee and Dennis and Valarie Lane of Broken Arrow.
She is the great-granddaughter of Agnes Bohannon of Shawnee and Edith Harrison of Baytown, Texas.
She has one sibling, Jackson Lane Thompson.
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About the Book
In the irreverent spirit of A.J. Jacobs and Michael Moore, Keep the Change by Steve Dublanica is a pavement-pounding exploration of tipping, a huge but neglected part of the American economy—the hilarious and eye-opening follow-up to his smash-hit New York Times bestseller Waiter Rant. Subtitled "A Clueless Tipper's Quest to Become the Guru of the Gratuity," Keep the Change follows the popular blogger known as "the Waiter" from restaurant to casino to strip club and beyond as he explores what to tip and how tipping truly plays out in practice in a series of candid, funny, and sometimes uproariously cringe-inducing adventures.
Tipping is huge in America. Almost everyone leaves at least one tip every day, more than five million American workers depend on them, and we spend $66 billion in tips each year. Omnipresent yet poorly understood, tipping has worked its way into almost every nook and cranny of daily life. In Keep the Change, bestselling author Steve Dublanica dives into this unexplored world, traveling the country to meet strippers and shoeshine men, bartenders and bellhops, in a hilarious and eye-opening effort to answer those perennial questions: Should we tip? and How much?
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Critical Praise
"Funny and fascinating. . . . After reading this book, you'll be sure to generously tip your hotel housekeepers and parking valets." — Wall Street Journal
"A hilarious, irreverent etiquette guide." — Forbes
"Half travelogue, half manifesto, the book recounts his misadventures in tipping as he travels across America talking with a cross-section of the 3 percent of the workforce that relies on tips." — Mother Jones
"Full of amusing tales of big tippers and tightwads told by waiters, shoeshine men, bathroom attendants, strippers and more." — Newsday
"A hilariously uncensored etiquette diatribe." — Kirkus Reviews
"Even seasoned service veterans might be surprised by the discoveries revealed in the book." — Boston Herald
"Giving a little extra just got easier with a master's guide to gratuities. New York is the capital of tipping and no one understands that better than Steve Dublanica. The 42-year-old waiter-turned-author shares his expertise in Keep the Change." — Daily News
"Funny and illuminating, it's recommended to anyone seeking enlightenment about gratuities." — Library Journal
"I'm not sure what the proper etiquette is for tipping authors, but we should all give a nice bonus to Steve Dublanica for writing such a funny and surprising book on this oft-overlooked part of everyday life." — A.J. Jacobs
PRAISE FOR WAITER RANT: "…amusing and informative…along with the stories, some of which are hilarious, Dublanica provides useful advice for the customer...Waiter Rant is as delightful as it is irreverent." — Washington Post Book World
"Waiter Rant has all the fixings for fun....What Anthony Bourdain's tell-all about life in the kitchen did for Hollandaise sauce, Waiter Rant will do for side salads." — Los Angeles Times
"…funny and touching." — Chicago Tribune
"The main attraction here is [Dublanica's] acerbic, biting and often hilarious accounts of life behind the scenes at the front of the house." — Wall Street Journal
The other shoe finally drops. The front-of-the-house version of Kitchen Confidential; a painfully funny, excruciatingly true-life account of the waiter's life. As useful as it is entertaining. You will never look at your waiter the same way again–and will never tip less than 20%. — Anthony Bourdain
"Anyone that has ever eaten in a restaurant is going to want to grab [this book]." — Matt Lauer, Today
"Writing a best-seller is a big deal, and the Waiter deserves a 20% tip for serving up such a fun summer read." — Forbes.com
"The Waiter dishes candidly on the outrageous behavior of staffers and customers at the undisclosed upscale restaurant where he works...[Waiter Rant] leaves no doubt that servers deserve not only 15 percent but an occasional pound of flesh, too. In his debut memoir, the Waiter extracts it with panache." — American Way
"For enlightenment on how to handle such situations, I reached out to The Waiter. You know, the New York City-based guy who created the wildly entertaining Waiter Rant blog, which is now a cannot-put-it-down book." — Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"…here is my unabashed recommendation: If you eat out with any regularity, read this book!" — Chicago Sun-Times
"Lucky for the reader, The Waiter has kept his eyes open and is willing to gossip about what he has seen from the other side of the menu." — Tampa Tribune
"Fortunately, The Waiter (who has since outed himself as a chap called Steve Dublanica) does more in this book than get even; he provides thoughtful insights into how the restaurant business works." — Bloomberg News
"[Waiter Rant] offers an irreverent, insightful look inside the industry (complete with blurb from Anthony Bourdain)." — Boston Globe
I really enjoyed WAITER RANT. The book is engaging and funny, a story told from my polar opposite perspective. I will now do my best to act better as a Chef -- and I dare say, I'll never be rude to a waiter again, as long as I live. — John DeLucie, Chef, The Waverly Inn
"In the casual, confessional tone of a seasoned blogger, The Waiter tells of corruption, intrigue, drug abuse, heated romance and of course tips, weaving it all into a humorously detailed memoir. . . . A heartfelt, irreverent look at the underbelly of fine dining." — Kirkus Reviews
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The possibilities for my list of the best films in 2012 were so numerous that I had to include at least a few honorable mentions, movies that almost cracked the top 10. In no particular order:
"Les Miserables"
The good parts of the film version of this stage phenomenon -- Anne Hathaway as Fantine, the epic scope of Tom Hooper's movie -- were so good that they almost made up for the notable flaws. Almost but not quite.
"Marvel's The Avengers"
Sometimes, films crafted for the sheer of entertainment don't get the respect they deserve. Writer-director Joss Whedon's take on the world's greatest heroes was smart, funny, well-acted and thrilling in the battle scenes. And after numerous tries, they finally got the Hulk right -- a major achievement in itself.
Something tells me that Rian Johnson's mind-bending thriller about a hit man whose new assignment is to kill his older self is going to be well-remembered years from now when other, much bigger films from 2012 are forgotten. It was brainy, clever and featured swell performances by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis.
"The Sessions"
Ben Lewin's film about disabled Bay Area journalist and poet Mark O'Brien had just enough problems not to make the top 10 but it was a lovely, sensitive take on sex as intimacy and emotional connection. John Hawkes as O'Brien and Helen Hunt as sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen Greene who helps him lose his virginity turned in wonderfully nuanced acting jobs.
"How to Survive a Plague"
One of a number of very strong documentaries that were released this year, David France's film about the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power -- Act Up -- and its battle against AIDS was a stirring story of how some dedicated, angry activists helped to turn a deadly disease into a manageable condition in face of government and corporate indifference.


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Knives ready for education bill
March 18, 2013
Don't be misled by how smoothly Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's education bill moved through the West Virginia State Senate....
Our current system simply specifies which union card you must carry. Under our high school education laws, Einstein could not teach physics, Isaac Newton - who invented calculus - could not teach math, Bill Gates could not teach programming, Steve Jobs could not teach business, and a DuPont 30 year chemist could not teach chemistry because they don't have education degrees. Yet, a high school teacher that has taught chemistry for 20 years cannot teach basic chemistry at our colleges unless he or she has a master's in chemistry. Go figure.
Then, if someone with an advanced science or math degree and 20 years of industry experience who had a 6-figure salary with great benefits manages to get alternatively certified (paying for it themselves), we reward them by starting them at the same pay and benefits as the 23-year old education graduate. Is it any wonder there is a shortage of good teachers?
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Mikey is proven wrong....again.
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Given the education our children are receiving, can the unions really argue that the current educational certification process is the only viable means of putting qualified teachers in the classroom?
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BEAUMONT, Texas – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Men's Tennis team, ranked No. 61 in the ITA national rankings, will return to the NCAA Championships for the fourth time in six years, with the team winning 4-2 over New Orleans to secure their big to the national tournament.
"I'm so proud of them for the character they showed to fight through adversity today," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "I also think this is a special moment for our seniors, Gergo Weidinger and Andrew Maingot, who have poured so much heart and soul into building this team. It is very fulfilling to see these gritty guys go to the NCAA Championships."
The Islanders (17-7) fell behind by a 2-0 score early against a talented UNO team, but they roared back to a 4-2 win behind determined efforts from a pair or freshmen, a sophomore and a junior.
"The hard work and character of this team really showed when we were down," said Moore. "They simply had a resolve to fight today until we got it done, and this young determined team will now represent Texas A&M –Corpus Christi in the NCAA National Championship Tournament."
The team, which features five freshmen among their top eight players, won the regular season and conference tournament championships during the 2013 season. The team also reached as high as No. 51 this season, and won the HEB Tournament of Champions for the first time in school history.
In a tense doubles portion of the match, the Islanders came up just short to fall behind 1-0. Peter Nagy and Gergo Weidinger won 8-5 at No. 1 to give their team the early advantage, but UNO rallied back to take the point. Andrew Maingot and Guillaume Rauseo fell in a close 8-6 match at No. 3 doubles to even it up, leaving it all up to No. 2 doubles. Matt Westmoreland and Ricardo Mayagoitia had triple-match point at 40-0 while up 7-6, but they were unable to finish it out, falling by a final of 9-7 to give the Privateers the first point of the match.
"New Orleans played a tremendous match, they competed incredibly hard," said Moore. "Quite honestly our backs were against the wall for the first two hours. This is a time where leaders rise up, and I can't speak highly enough of the tenacity and the refusal to quit that our guys showed.
"You have to tip your hat to New Orleans, they played incredible doubles today."
The Islanders quickly found themselves in a 2-0 hole, with Weidinger coming up short at No. 2 in the first singles match to finish. The team found themselves down a set a No. 6 and down 4-1 in first set at No. 3 where Westmoreland was.
Mayagoitia was the first to get the Islanders on the board, winning 6-2, 6-1 at No. 4 singles to make it 2-1, and Javier Pujol followed immediately after with a 6-4, 6-3 win at No. 5 to even the score. Pujol's opponent was the same one who had beaten him in straight sets when the two played in March, but Pujol would not be denied this time.
"I really salute Javier and Ricardo," said Moore. "Those two freshmen were huge today, and they came through for us when we needed them the most."
Peter Nagy gave Texas A&M – Corpus Christi its first lead of the day at 3-2 when he picked up a 6-2, 6-0 final at No. 1 to put the Islanders on the brink of the tournament championship.
"I felt like Peter Nagy was special today," said Moore. "He has been an absolute stud for us this entire year, but today he was more than just a great player, he was a great leader. I heard his voice constantly shouting encouragement to every other Islander. I can't tell you how huge that was.
No. 3 singles would be the deciding point, and after Westmoreland trailed 4-1 in the first set, Westmoreland changed his style of play to the high, heavy ball that would be the turning point in the match. He rallied all the way back with five straight games to win in the first set and closed it out with a final of 6-4, 6-0 match to give his team the berth into the NCAAs.
"That was a very defining, character-testing moment," said Moore. "At that moment, you saw a will to win that was simply unmistakable. Matt made a commitment to play the heavy ball and wear his guy down. He was simply not going to lose today, he has just cared too much and worked too hard.
Next up for the Islanders will be the NCAA Division One Men's Tennis Selection Show on Tuesday, April 30, on www.NCAA.com. The team will find out their opponent and where they will travel to during the selection show.at 4 p.m. CST.
For all the latest on Islanders Tennis, like the team on Facebook (IslandersTennis), follow them on Twitter (@IslandersTennis) and visit www.GoIslanders.com.
Tennis Match Results
New Orleans vs Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
4/28/2013 at Beaumont, Texas
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 4, New Orleans 2
Singles competition:
1. Peter Nagy (AMCC) def. Rui Silva (UNO) 6-2, 6-0
2. Ricardo Campos (UNO) def. Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) 6-2, 6-2
3. Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) def. Vinay Kamineni (UNO) 6-4, 6-0
4. Ricardo Mayagoitia (AMCC) def. Abdelrahman Zaki (UNO) 6-2, 6-1
5. Javier Pujol (AMCC) def. Hossam Meligy (UNO) 6-4, 6-3
6. Pietro Jordao (AMCC) vs. Lovro Curcija (UNO) 4-6, 6-0, unfinished
Doubles competition:
1. Peter Nagy/Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) def. Hossam Meligy/Ricardo Campos (UNO) 8-5
2. Vinay Kamineni/Abdelrahman Zaki (UNO) def. Matt Westmoreland/Ricardo Mayagoitia (AMCC) 9-7
3. Rui Silva/David Malmgren (UNO) def. Andrew Maingot/Guillaume Rauseo (AMCC) 8-6
Match Notes:
New Orleans 11-11
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 17-7
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (2,4,5,1,3)


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- Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Rachael Zavala, Compass Star chef
- Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Adam Carpenter, Duck Club chef
- Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Melissa Lavrinc Smith, sommelier
- Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Dominique Farrar, Yelp
- Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Jon Magnusson, Nonni's Bistro chef
- Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Vijay Kripalani, wine tasting director
- Wine-Tasting Itinerary: John Evan Marion, winemaker
- Wine-Tasting Itinerary: Jim Denham of The Wine Steward
With more than 45 wineries and vineyards in the Livermore Valley AVA, wine lovers may find it tough to choose a tasting itinerary. You can't taste everything, after all.
So we turned to eight chefs, sommeliers and wine lovers for help -- and we took a page from food writer Marcia Gagliardi, whose "Tablehopper's Guide to Dining and Drinking in San Francisco" (Ten Speed Press, 2010) is inspired by the concept that different occasions warrant different recommendations.
Chef Rachael Zavala, whose resume includes Wente Vineyards catering staff as well as her own Compass Star cafe in Martinez, tells you where to sip and where to picnic -- and where to pick up those delicious crab salad sandwiches you'll be enjoying with a view of the vines. Yelp staffer Dominique Farrar takes you off the beaten path to some hidden jewels, including BoaVentura and Retzlaff Vineyard. And one of the valley's youngest winemakers, John Evan Marion, shares his favorite places to sip -- besides his John Evan Cellars, of course.
With eight wine-day itineraries in all, there's something here to suit every taste. Salut!


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Tours for the Public
Discover the vibrant living and learning spaces at UC San Diego, explore how the university evolved from a former military base and influenced the region's biotech boom, and learn about the green building strategies and designs used throughout campus.
Held on Sundays, each tour is 2 hours long and led by knowledgeable adult guides. Visitors can choose from a walking tour, bus tour or green building tour.
Learn more and register for a tour here.
Tours for Prospective Students & Families
Are you thinking about applying to UC San Diego? Can you picture yourself as part of this campus? The best way to find out is to experience it in person!
Plan a visit for a look at the heart of the campus guided by a current UC San Diego student. You'll hear about our unique six-college system, research opportunities, impressive academics, and some of the activities you can get involved in.
The Triton Tour
- 90-minute walking tour led by a UCSD student
- Monday through Saturday (holiday weekends excepted)
- 10:00 a.m. (additional tours during spring break and summer months)
- includes an Information Session led by an Admissions Officer
School Group Tours
- For groups of 11 or more
- Options: Information Session & Student Panel for Q&A
Directions to Campus
Directions to Visitor Information Center on Gilman Drive
From the North
Exit Interstate 5 at La Jolla Village Drive and turn right into the right lane. Proceed through the next light and then turn to the right, up the ramp into UCSD. The Information Pavilion is on the right.
From the South
Exit Interstate 5 at Gilman Drive. Turn left and proceed about 1.5 miles until you go under the overpass which brings you to the UCSD entrance. The Information Pavilion is on the right.
- Use MapLink to get directions to campus from your location.


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A traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Stroud Township led to drug charges for two people from Stroudsburg.
Police said Laquan Darell Allison-Brown, 22, was driving westbound on the highway without his tail lights on, which prompted the traffic stop. Another car, driven by Jamie Lynne Amoroso, 22, also pulled over around 12:45 a.m. Friday.
Amoroso consented to have her car searched, but later withdrew the consent. Allison-Brown fled the scene on foot, but police found him. Police said they found controlled substances in Amoroso's car, and she's in jail on $10,000 bail, according to court records.
Other charges for both could include drug possession and DUI.
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Tai Chi will be the featured topic at the next meeting of the Healing Hearts support group at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Blessing Hospital Auditorium, 11th and Broadway, Quincy, Ill. Dixie Kindred, certified instructor, will present "Tai Chi for You."
Healing Hearts focuses on life after heart surgery or pacemaker/defibrillator placement and is open to all patients, not just those who received heart care at Blessing Hospital. The goal of the group is to provide information on heart related topics, education and expectations for living after heart care, as well as provide support for the patient, their family and friends.
Registration is not required, beverages will be provided. For information, contact Jeana Koster, RN, (217) 223-8400, ext. 8918.
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Group Tickets & Experiences It's always more fun as a group!
Book Your Cavaliers Group Experience Today!
Cavalier games are more exciting when you bring along friends and family. Invite a group to a Cavaliers game and share in the excitement with one of our Fan Experience Packages! Book a Group and Save! Contact a Cavs Group Event Specialist will follow up to discuss all the great group experiences we have to offer. Want to know more?
Book Your Group Experience Today
Don't wait ... tickets will go fast, so reserve yours today!
Meet the Group Experience Specialists
Fan Experience Packages
Contact a Group Event Specialist TODAY for more information on reserving your Cavaliers Fan Experience Package!
Court of Dreams presented by First Energy Solutions
The Court of Dreams program presented by First Energy Solutions, allows players of all ages and skill levels the once-in-a-lifetime experience of competing on the official hardwood of the Cavaliers. Teams may play before the Cavaliers take the court or even after enjoying the Cavaliers game.
Get your group together to play or perform on the actual Cavaliers court 30 minutes prior to tipoff. This program is ideal for basketball teams, cheerleaders, dance and pep squads, gymnasts, or any other entertaining groups to perform at center court of an NBA Basketball game! Performance spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Does a member of your group deserve special recognition? Then bring them down to a Cavaliers game where we will honor them at center court on the public address system, prior to game tipoff.
Make your group the center of attention as they perform at center court during halftime of the Cavaliers NBA Basketball game! All Halftime Performance spots are subject to availability. Groups interested in performing will be requested to submit a video in advance and be approved by our Game Presentation Team.
Color Guard
Your group can act as Color Guard before the game, presenting the United States flag during the National Anthem. All Color Guard spots are subject to availability.
National Anthem
Come to Quicken Loans Arena and have your group perform the National Anthem at a Cavaliers game! The experience will be shown live on the Q-Tube (our giant video scoreboard) for thousands of fans to see. All Anthem spots are subject to availability. Groups interested in performing will be requested to submit a video/CD of group singing the National Anthem for approval for performance.
Anthem Starting Lineup
Give your group the opportunity to stand on the Quicken Loans Arena hardwood with real NBA players during the performance of the National Anthem. 15 spots are available for your group to shine in the pregame spotlight!
FOX Sports Ohio Cavs Fan Express
How cool would it be to ride to Quicken Loans Arena in style with all your friends? Fox Sports Ohio wants to send the Fan Express to pick up your group and bring them downtown for a Cavs game! Even better, the Fan Express will bring you back to your original destination after the conclusion of the game!
High Five Tunnel
Don't miss the opportunity of a lifetime to have up to 25 youth group members line the entranceway and "high five" the Cavaliers team members as they enter the court for warm-ups! There are two spots available, pregame and halftime, so get your spot reserved today!
Visiting Team Tunnel
Don't miss the opportunity for up to 25 of your youth group members to high five some of today's biggest NBA stars as they enter the court for warm-ups. Pregame and halftime spots are both available!
High School Hoops Series
The High School Hoops Series gives your team and community the opportunity to play an OHSAA game here at The Q! The main court, locker rooms, Q Tube, scoreboard, and much more are just some of the many amenities that will make this experience a lifelong memory. Bring your team, fans, school, and community down to watch not only the high school game but a Cavaliers game as well. Limited spots
Campy Russell Basketball Clinic
Campy Russell's Basketball Clinic program is designed for both boys and girls of all ages and abilities to learn the fundamentals of basketball from a pro! Call Campy Russell at (216) 420-2165 for more details! Minimum purchase of 150 tickets. Clinic will be held at the host site for easy access for all of the clinic attendees. Host site must furnish all equipment and then Campy will do the rest!
Campy Russell Appearance
Boost employee morale at your next monthly meeting or employee function with a motivational speech by former Cavaliers great Campy Russell! Call Campy Russell at (216) 420-2165 for more details! Minimum purchase of 150 tickets. Campy will speak at your business or function. Sign autographs and share NBA stories.
What is considered a group outing?
Bring 10 or more of your closest family, friends, co-workers, teammates, etc. to Quicken Loans Arena and get special discounts with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Gladiators, Lake Erie Monsters and (select) Arena Shows! Examples of groups: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Church Groups, School Groups, Sports Teams, Birthday Parties, Fundraising Groups, Employee Outings…the list goes on and on!
How can I place my ticket order?
Orders are received by:
Phone: Contact a Group Events Specialist at 216.420.2153 today!
Cleveland Cavaliers
Attn: Group Sales
1 Center Court
Cleveland, OH 44115
Fax: 216.420.2329
Online: Fill out the Group Information Request Form
I have ordered tickets, when will I receive them?
Payment for group tickets are to be paid 30 days prior to game date. Tickets will be delivered once full payment is received. Flash seats is the preferred and primary method of Cavaliers ticket Delivery.
Can I Exchange/Return/Refund my tickets?
All sales are final. Tickets are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Are group discounts available for other events happening at Quicken Loans Arena?
Check out all available group discounts for upcoming arena shows on the www.theqarena.com.
How do I get to Quicken Loans Arena?
Quicken Loans Arena is located in downtown Cleveland at:
1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115
Click here for a MapQuest Map and Driving Directions!
Is there an age requirement to enter The Q?
Everyone two years of age or older is required to have a ticket to enter Quicken Loans Arena for all events. Children under the age of two, accompanied by an adult, may enter without a ticket.
Once I get downtown, where do I park?
There are many options for parking downtown near Quicken Loans Arena. Check out www.theqarena.com for more information, directions, and advance parking passes!
We are bringing a bus to The Q, are there special instructions on where it can park?
Bus parking passes can be purchased for $25 by contacting your Group Events Specialist. Bus parking and pick-up/drop-off arrangements must be made in advance prior to your arrival at Quicken Loans Arena for any event. Please contact your Group Events Specialist for more information as availability, costs and directions may change event by event.
Are there any special programs where we can get our group involved?
The Cavaliers offer a variety of Fan Experience Packages in which groups of all ages can take part in Cavaliers game day entertainment. Check out our Fan Experience Packages for more information!
Are there any hotel accommodations for groups?
Just minutes from Quicken Loans Arena, the Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown is a preferred hotel of the Cleveland Cavaliers. For groups of 10 or more, we offer special discounted rates, based on availability. For further information, please call Cindi Bessette at 216-373-3804. Please view attached offer - click here.
What Are the Arena Policies?
For more information on Quicken Loans Arena Policies, check out the Quicken Loans Arena website at: www.theqarena.com
What is a recommended restaurant near the Q?
The Hard Rock Café in downtown Cleveland is a preferred restaurant of the Cleveland Cavaliers and is located just blocks away at Tower City.
Address: 230 West Huron Road, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 830-7625
Online: www.hardrock.com
17th Annual Career Fair
On Monday, February 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Quicken Loans Arena concourse will become a pathway to opportunity as the Cleveland Cavaliers host its 17th Annual Career Fair, prior to the Cavs vs. Detroit Pistons game at 7:00 p.m.
Radisson Hotel Offer
Take advantage of a special room rate at the Radisson Cleveland Gateway when your group comes to Quicken Loans Arena.
*All experiences are based on availability
For More Information
Speak To A Group Experience Specialist Today!
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Surprise little ones with yummy banana bread for breakfast that looks just like Boots!
Weekdays on Nick Jr.
Preheat oven to 350�F. Grease and line four mini loaf pans (3 x 5 inch) with wax paper.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to blend.
Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until well blended. Stir the mashed bananas and orange juice.
Add the flour mixture, alternating with the banana mixture--starting and ending with the flour mixture--and beat until just blended. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
Bake until loaves are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer the loaves to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes. Invert and cool completely.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of vanilla frosting into a plastic resealable bag. Tint 3 tablespoons of the frosting pink with the food coloring and spoon into a plastic resealable bag. Divide the remaining vanilla frosting between 2 bowls, tint one a pale purple and the other bowl of frosting a pinkish purple. Spoon each color into separate plastic resealable bags.
Snip a small, 1/8-inch corner from each of the bags with frosting. Using the photo as a guide, pipe Boots' face with frosting and make smooth. Pipe white dots of frosting for the eyes and add the brown candies as the pupils. Pipe the inside of his ears and mouth with the pink frosting. Pipe nostrils with black decorating frosting.
Dora takes the cake. And in this case, she IS the cake!
Get a taste of the tropics with this healthy, fruity drink!
Thanksgiving guests will want to swipe every last piece
Make this a-DORA-ble autumn treat for the apple of your eye!
Turn breakfast into an adventure when you make Dora pancakes!
Present your pie with your preschooler's favorite explorer!
Dress up sugar cookies in Dora's festive and fruity attire!
Bake up purr-fect cookies for your Halloween fiesta!
Make this a-DORA-ble sandwich for your sweetheart!
Charm loved ones with Dora's dainty cupcake rings on Valentine's Day!
Warm their hearts with Dora's favorite drink!
Kids will get a kick out of making Boots from bread and bologna!
You'll be a star in your preschooler's eyes when you make these stellar yet easy treats!
Bake up Boots with your little kitchen helper!
Your little star will love exploring this healthy pasta salad!
Share this snack with your little explorers. They're sure to swipe it right off the kitchen table!
Make a cake fit for a princess!
The ice-cold treat is just right for quenching an explorer's thirst.
A homemade holiday tradition with a delicious Dora twist!
Summon a sea filled with sweet starfish covered in icing
Treasure the smiles when you make these cupcakes for your little pirate!
A royal recipe with a sweet surprise!
Ahoy! It's Dora in her pirate gear
Wishing Backpack could join your birthday party? Here's how he can!
Kids of all ages will swipe these cupcakes faster than you know who!
Dora on a cupcake? Delicioso!
Here's a mighty healthy lunch idea--go on, take it for a spin!
Make a sandwich look just like Peppa!
Make a fin-tastic sandwich that looks like your kid's favorite preschool teacher
Your Umi fan will say 'Great Gigabytes' when you make this avocado & cheese sandwich
Here's a peanut butter and jelly fish-shaped sandwich for your little guppy!
Make a mighty cute sandwich for your little Milli fan
Make a super cream cheese sandwich for your hungry Umi fan!
Make this a-DORA-ble sandwich for your sweetheart!
What time is it? It's time for a new twist on classic macaroni and cheese!
Make some-bunny smile with this cute & healthy lunch
Turn a hot dog into a...hot "DOG!"
Kids will get a kick out of making Boots from bread and bologna!
Your little star will love exploring this healthy pasta salad!
Share this snack with your little explorers. They're sure to swipe it right off the kitchen table!
Ham it up for lunch!
Please your little one with little bites of pizza
Look no further for a simple yet zesty pizza sauce
There's a surprise inside these triangle-shaped pizza snackers
These towers are a surefire way to get those veggies in
Serve up Mediterranean flavors in this pizza on a pita
Serve up some new flavors with this quick and easy recipe
Delivery? No, delicious!
Hooray--it's pizza night!


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Professional sports are one of the most lucrative industries in the world today, and it seems that everybody wants in on the action. Due to its success, the industry has expanded to include non-traditional sports such as video gaming and arm wrestling. Competitive paintballing is another extreme sport that's gained tons of exposure and popularity over the years, and paying leagues are starting to pop up in various places throughout the country. If you want to make a living entertaining yourself and others, here are some tips on how to make it as a paintball pro.
Make Up Your Mind, and Set Your Goals
Playing professional sports is a dream for many people, but the truth is that most won't ever make it big. However, this fact should not keep you from enjoying what you love to do. Most professional athletes never expected to go to the pros. They simply stuck with their passion year after year, while brushing off every word of discouragement. This is how you should approach becoming a paintball pro as well. Set your goals, one step at a time, and do everything in your power to achieve them. Making it to the pros is both a matter of physical strength and mental strength. If you don't have the will to see things through, you've already given up.
Practice like Your Life Depends on It
It's true that some paintballers are just naturally good at the game, but consistent practice can transform any newbie into an expert player. Like with any other sport, you're going to have to dedicate most of your free time to getting better. That means practicing drills over and over until the movements become natural to you.
Some of the fundamental techniques you're going to have to master include: stationary shooting, running and gunning, snap shooting, and ducking for cover. Stationary shooting is basic target practice. The exercise builds your accuracy, precision, and timing. Running and gunning is something that all paintball pros can do very well. When you're running around, you're defenseless. Shooting and running is primarily a defensive maneuver, but it can also be used to ambush unsuspecting opponents. Snap shooting refers to popping out from behind cover to fire a few shots, then retreating to your safe spot. You'll need to master both ducking for cover and snap shooting to be an effective player.
Get Into Great Physical Shape
Paintballing is a very physical activity. To keep up with the best of the best, you should train like a serious athlete. This means building stamina and strength using traditional methods. Running is the most effective way to enhance your cardiovascular health so that you don't burn out during play. Weight training will give you the muscles to perform explosive movements and lug around all that heavy gear without tiring too quickly. Condition each day, and supplement your training with nutritious meals and lots of rest.
Enter Local and Amateur Competitions for Exposure
To become a paintball pro, you have to showcase your skills. The only real way to do so is to enter every competition you can. Only when you've caught the attention of pro recruiters, sponsors, and other industry big wigs will you have a shot at going pro.
Network with Other Players
During your competitions, get to know your teammates and even your opponents. They can provide you with some very valuable advice on the technicalities of paintball and how to get noticed. Having the right connections can exponentially boost your chances of becoming a paintball pro.


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PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg Fire Department delivered two and a half truck loads of supplies to the Humane Society of Parkersburg, Fire Chief Eric Taylor said.
The event was held for the first time and ran for the week before Christmas day. Because of the "overwhelming support" from the community, Taylor said the event was a huge success.
"The shelter estimated the value to be $4,000 worth of food and supplies," Taylor said.
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Parkersburg firefighters Lt. Jason Matthews, Pvt. Andy Nestor and Pvt. Dave Sims load food donated during the department's food drive to benefit the Humane Society of Parkersburg. (Photo Provided)
The idea to take donations came as a way to give back to the community during the Christmas season, Taylor said. Firefighters wanted to help those unable to help themselves - the animals.
Donations were collected at all fire stations.
Maryann Hollis, executive director of the Humane Society of Parkersburg, said humane society officials were almost speechless at the amount of goods they received from firefighters.
"Totally overwhelmed," Hollis said of the donated items. "We were overwhelmed by the generosity of the community."
Hollis said Taylor approached her with the idea.
"We're grateful to the fire department for their generosity and for doing this for us," she said.
The donations were given to the humane society with the fire department's name behind them, but they came from the community, Hollis said.
"They unloaded everything and collected it all," she said.
Hollis said although the Christmas season brings about more donations from the community, the supplies collected will last for six months up to a year.
The fire department plans to expand the event next Christmas.