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Sunday, 06/19/2011
nTelos Pavilion, Portsmouth, VA
Soundcheck: Stealing Time from the Faulty Plan
Set 1: Harpua[1] > Brother, DwDDown with Disease > BOTTBack on the Train, Funky Bitch, TimberTimber (Jerry), WedgeThe Wedge, MomaThe Moma Dance, Thunder Road[2], Tube, Alaska > BowieDavid Bowie
Set 2: C&PCrosseyed and Painless > WotCWalls of the Cave > SlaveSlave to the Traffic Light > Fluffhead > Sand[3] > Sneakin' SallySneakin' Sally Through the Alley > Light > BDTNLBackwards Down the Number Line, SuzySuzy Greenberg
Encore: Julius
[1] With the band's fathers voicing the part of Jimmy's father.
[2] Phish debut.
[3] Lengthy pause near the end before band finished song.
· Theme from Leave It to Beaver tease
Noteworthy Jams: Sand (highly recommended), Light
Average Song Gap: 8.14
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, Dr. Jack McConnell (Guest), Ernest Anastasio II (Guest), Leonard Fishman (Guest), Robert Gordon (Guest)
Notes: Harpua featured all of the band's fathers voicing the part of Jimmy's father. For the third Father's Day in a row, Brother was performed and featured all of the band's children on stage and subsequent introductions. The theme to Leave it to Beaver was teased by Mike prior to DWD. This show marked the Phish debut of Thunder Road, which was dedicated by Trey to Clarence Clemons (who had passed away a day earlier). Near the end of Sand, there was a lengthy pause before the band finished the song.
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"WotC>Slave" Official Video
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Song Distribution:
2 Joy
2 Farmhouse
2 Hoist
2 Junta
1 Party Time
1 Round Room
1 The Story of the Ghost
1 Stash
1 Rift
1 The White Tape
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This show was part of the "2011 Early Summer Tour."
Beautiful mini-amphitheater, mini pit, mini pavilion and mini lawn, GREAT sound all around from those in the know. Father's Day was greeted with Harpua and all the fathers gathered on stage. Unfortunately, I don't think they all quite understood their cues, LOL!
Brother featured all the band's kids in a bathtub set up in the front of the stage ad along with the dads appearance, it made for some very warm and fuzzy moments.
It got better as it went deeper into the show. Back on the Train, personal fave, can never go wrong there. Funky Bitch, Paige wailing on the Hammond, Trey following up with some tasty leads upon leads, uh huh! Timber made me want to fall after raging to this version. The Wedge is even more of a personal fave and I danced even harder to it, the band helping that along with their spirited and on-point playing, everybody bought their "A" game with Trey literally, lol, leading the way. Really unfair to follow it up with The Moma Dance, it didn't give this rager any time to gather his breath. Not a complaint, it's a good problem to have...:-wink/smile.
Thunder Road was, honestly, clunky but it was the thought that counted. RIP Clarence.
Tube, Alaska, BOWIE, waves of energy in some way, shape or form. a pretty killer 1st set.
Crosseyed and Painless was great but I spent myself out@Merriweather's, it's all good. The Walls of the Cave played for the poster's 31st birthday totally acknowledged by Trey in the 1st set was absolutely K-I-L-L-E-R! A must have.
Slave, Fluffhead, slayed.
Sand. Ended. Then the guys talked to each other. And then basically played a Sand reprise. Totally mind-blowing.
I've been waiting for Sally, finally. Thank you, Phish.
Light, excellent then...
BDTNL, honestly not was I, with the emphasis on I, was expecting but it was what it was and well-played regardless.
But the Suzy was over-the-top, it was the best played that I've witnessed, Paige ripped it a new one.
Julius, of course, bought the house down.
Great show though not necessarily my favorite. Didn't matter, the playing was pretty much flawless from start to finish. Happy belated Dad's Day to those and it was a great tour overall, 10 shows, very blessed, great and generally stress-free venues, great and inspired playing by the band and closing it out in both a grand yet intimate style. Some of us were lucky enough to be there. If not, the memorex is there and, yeah, some shows were better than others but there is no better overall bang for the concert dollar than these guys today. And this show is one of the better examples of the brilliance that is Phish nowadays. The Walls of the Cave will always be one of my personal all-time highs, 'nuff said.
Those going to Watkins Glen or points west, have fun. It should be fun...:-wink/smile.
Set 2 had a good Crosseyed but Phish has been over-saturating us with that one recently.. Walls of the Cave was nice especially for the lady celebrating her 31st birthday who asked for it. Short but sweet Slave, great Fluffhead, a SUPER funky Sand which was stopped and as ajcmixer said, given its own Reprise of sorts. wow.. the whole venue went nuts. Short Sally, but great vocal jam on that one.. Light is worth a listen but we were painfully forced another Backwards.. only 2 days after our last! Few flubbs in Julius but it was an appropriate encore for the south.
See you at 9
There were cool people everywhere I went. As I moved back to walk up to the aisle for more room, a couple of people actually helped me and patted me on the back as I went past.
This was the closest to a west coast crowd you can get. Everyone was totally chill with big grins !
This is officially my favorite east-coast venue now. It's right on the water, very small and there is TONS of dancing room. This was the perfect show.
The Harpua was abbreviated but who cares !! It was too much fun.
Back on the Train and Timber were the other two 1st set highlights for me.
I've only seen three C&P and this one was power-packed !
I was hoping Trey would've allowed the jam to continue because it had full potential to hit the stratosphere.
There was a girl with her Mom on Mike's side in the pit with a sign that read '31 minute Walls of the Cave for my 31st birthday'
That might have prompted the bust out. I truly love this song.
The second set for me was all about the Sand. Arguably the best jam of the night. Sneakin' Sally was short but dripped with tight funk.
The Suzy completely blew the roof off.
I'm not even going to try and compare this to the other show I saw this tour (Pine Knob) they were both spectacular.
Can't wait for Hollywood Bowl.


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That zany, twisted, smug, extremist David Futrelle, who hates with every fiber of his being anyone who doesn't share his zany, twisted, extremist view of the world, is at it again: http://manboobz.com/2011/12/15/the-false-rape-society-is-shocked-shocked-by-a-fraternitys-who-would-you-rape-survey/. I have no idea what is the point of Futrelle's mish-mash of a post, except to mock false rape victims, of course, but I thought our readers would enjoy it.
Futrelle's peculiar idea of advocacy is to "expose" blogs, like this one, that have bigger audiences than the dismal little circle jerk he presides over. Today, Futrelle attacks a post we wrote about the "rape survey." We said we think that survey is indefensible, but that wasn't good enough for good old Dave. You see, good old Dave had a conniption, a bona fide hissy fit, because we dared to suggest that it is not fair to consider this "rape survey" -- which, apparently, was the work not of a dreaded, misogynistic fraternity, but rather of a lone frat brother -- as some sort of evidence that we live in a "rape culture." In our post, we bemoaned the fact that the rape survey "will be cited as proof positive to support the myth that ours is a 'rape culture.'"
Here's Davey's riposte -- you may need to read it several times to capture the full flavor of his brilliance: "Yeah, I wonder why casual jokes about rape would possibly be considered as part of "rape culture."
Yeah. Um . . . say what? A little friendly advice, Futrelle: stick to quoting other people, because when you try to make sense on your own, everything starts to unravel.
You see, casual jokes about rape are not at issue, Davey. One stupid survey by, apparently, one frat brother, is. And allow me to connect the dots since you seem incapable of doing it: no sane and rational person would consider this any sort of evidence that ours is a "rape culture," despite all your twisting and pounding. On the contrary, the almost hysterical overreaction to the survey in some quarters (that is, compared to the public reactions to many other terrible wrongs that are barely discussed--including virtually every wrong discussed on this blog) is overwhelming evidence that ours is less a "rape culture" than a culture that has no tolerance for rape.
But, wait, Futrelle isn't finished yet--make sure you are sitting down for this one: he proceeds to criticize me for not advocating properly against--wait for it: prison rape. Yes, dear readers, he does. Prison rape. Because, as everyone knows, he is such a crusader for the rights of abused male prisoners. Um, yeah. Right.
If you are scratching your head over that one, make sure you don't read the following on an empty stomach, because this is where extremist David Futrelle stoops to a new low -- a new low even for David Futrelle, which is saying a hell of a lot. David Futrelle suggests, in his usual, smug, condescending manner, that this blog tries to help rapists beat the rap. You read that right, but don't trust me, read it and decide for yourself.
What, precisely, is David Futrelle's evidence for this detestable epiphany? Well, it seems that our site links to information about statutes of limitations for rape charges. If you are wincing and scratching your head asking, "Is that it?" the answer is, yep, that's it. In Futrelle's words, we link to the statutes of limitations "in case anyone reading is worried about getting caught [then he crosses off "getting caught"] being falsely accused for something they did [he crosses off "did"] didn't do a long time ago."
Futrelle's comment was intended to hurt the readers of this blog, many of whom have been wrongly accused of heinous sex crimes. For reasons known only to David Futrelle, he thinks it is somehow appropriate to advocate for rape victims by mocking the falsely accused. I ask in all seriousness: is it possible to be any more hateful than this? Until he wrote this, I had never realized how truly despicable this man can be. All the photos of kittens in the world can't transform this man's self-satisfied visage into a decent human being.
Sigh. As rational people know, we link to the statutes of limitations because of the problems posed to innocent men by the national trend to lengthen and eliminate them. Now, you'd never know this from reading David Futrelle's hate-mongering, but that position is not some goofy, misogynistic, far right, extremist men's rights stance. It's a concern shared by a lot of defense attorneys, the ACLU, and many others. We write about it from time to time, and if you want to understand it, see, e.g., this post: http://falserapesociety.blogspot.com/2011/03/oregon-bill-would-eliminate-statute-of.html.
But why am I not surprised that zany, twisted, smug, extremist David Futrelle couldn't give a damn about the falsely accused?

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Unicorns are legendary beasts and nonexistent, but at a village of Baoding City of Hebei Province, China, there is a cow grew a 20 cm long horn on top of its head, and it soon become a local star. Local villagers believe that this is a good omen. Another cow like a unicorn.
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October 6, 2005
Tropical Storm Tammy has died out, but not before she dumped heavy showers of rain onto the CSRA Thursday. And while there wasn't any flooding, city officials worry that another system will drop more rain.
Emergency Management directors are keeping an eye on the weather while deputies tended to traffic accidents and city crews dealt with fallen trees.
The newly restored windows at Sacred Heart escaped being damaged from a fallen tree, thanks to the outside plate glass that provides protection. And while the driver of this Mazda Tribute escaped with no injuries, the car was heavily damaged.
Richmond County Public Services Supervisor Jack Key says his crews have been busy with the cleanup.
"Once the limbs get wet and everything else the moisture can pull them down again," Key said.
Deputies had to block parts of 13th Street while crews cleared the debris. Corporal Bert Gates says if the heavy rain continues, there will be more of doing this.
"If we continue, scenes just like this large limb come down in the roadway, they will come across power lines," Gates said.
Columbia County Emergency Director Pam Tucker says so far there isn't any flooding in her area. However, she's watching another system that could follow the path of Tropical Storm Tammy. That could mean more rain for our area.
"We are going to be watching and paying attention to our roadways when we know we've had some issues in the past that are low spots," Tucker said.
And while this is considered beneficial rain and water that areas need, too much can be a bad thing.
"We will be able to handle the rainfall if we get just the slow rain over a long period of time, if we just don't get it all at once," Tucker said.


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Gov. still wants NC tax overhaul, but with narrow scope
Published: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 11:56 p.m.
RALEIGH (AP) — Gov. Pat McCrory continues trying to broker a tax overhaul agreement that would lead to legislators passing an overdue state budget. But he said Monday he prefers to limit the changes and doesn't want tax breaks siphoning away too much money.
While the governor told reporters that he and House and Senate leaders are "very close" to getting a tax plan completed, his conditions may place him at odds with tax offers from the legislature. Some would phase in changes over several years, while the latest Senate plan approved last week could ultimately generate nearly $1 billion less each year for state coffers compared to projections with no tax changes.
The governor also said he'd prefer making tax changes only through 2015 before reassessing whether other changes are possible.
"My goal is to ensure that we have sufficient revenue to meet our budget needs that I have presented to the House and Senate for the next two years," he told reporters at a news conference. "If that is not met, then I'm going to have serious concerns about the bill because I'm not going to put" the state's finances in jeopardy, he added.
Competing House and Senate plans would reduce top individual income tax rates and subject more transactions to the sales tax rate most people pay. While the House would reduce the corporate income tax rate, the Senate wants to eliminate it entirely.
McCrory has said for months that he would like to see North Carolina's income tax rates reduced to make them competitive with surrounding states and that any tax overhaul should be "revenue neutral."
"My goal is to meet the budgetary requirements of state government. To me that's the definition of revenue-neutral," he said.
McCrory has publicly favored a House proposal that fiscal analysts at the General Assembly predict would ultimately result in $360 million less in revenues for the next two years, compared to a drop of more than $660 million in the Senate plan. State revenues would continue to grow overall during this period under the competing plans.
A tax plan has "got to happen soon because it's delaying movement on the budget," he said, but added "I'd rather have no bill than a bad bill."
The two-year outlook is important because the state budget that House and Senate Republicans also are negotiating covers two years. The budget was supposed to take effect July 1. A stop-gap spending measure continues through the end of the month.
The GOP governor would be asked to sign the budget and tax bills into law. House and Senate Republicans hold veto-proof majorities, so they could ignore McCrory if they stay united.
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(WOMENSENEWS)--Columbus, Ohio, November 1971.
My little one was in bed with me that morning, as usual. As she had done often in the two years since her birth, she slept in the warm cave created by the blankets and the space under my armpit and next to my belly. We usually spent the early hours of each day with her wakening me to breastfeed a bit and afterwards both of us dropping off to catch a bit more sleep.
This was no ordinary day, however. I awakened just past dawn with no prompting from my daughter. I dressed quickly, trying not to wake her, wanting a final few seconds to myself before the day started. Cold poured in from the cracks in the weathered sills and down from the uninsulated attic above, and a light rain began to smack the room's windows.
"Damn," I thought. "The kids are going to get wet."
Worry filled me. I had to rush or I might be late for the beginning of my future. Scooping my little one up into my arms, I tiptoed down the hallway to my older daughter's room.
"Honey, it's time to get up. We got to go. You got to go to school today."
She rolled over toward me, and I took her hand. With the little one slung over my shoulder, I led my 6-year-old down the steps and to a kitchen chair with stab wounds in its flowered plastic cushions--a keen reminder of their father's threats to kill us and why I had left in May and applied for welfare.
I laid the little one on the sofa and changed her diaper, a process she fought vigorously. I pawed through the clean laundry piled high on the daybed and found a pair of corduroy pants, a cotton T-shirt and socks for each. I placed her on my lap and shoved her legs into the pants.
"Come on," I said to my 6-year-old. "Get dressed. Put on your pants. We got to go."
Endured Winters
The winters in Columbus, like much of life there, are endured, not enjoyed. The temperature hovers at around 30 degrees, not cold enough to represent a challenge, just cold enough to assure a constant chill. Built on a fertile plain just north of the Appalachian foothills and between two rivers, the city is cursed with air laden with a gray damp that promises rain or perhaps a bit of snow, but rarely delivers.
The rivers themselves add no beauty to the city's landscape. Their waters are chocolate-brown from soil erosion and agricultural runoff and are generally avoided. Far from the dramatic winds and snow that pound the lake region 200 miles to the north, the city's sky is overcast with clouds that rarely darken or open to permit light to break through. The air and the sky merge with the gray concrete of the streets and sidewalks so that an aura of bitter colorlessness and cold pervade the city.
Or so it seemed to me when I was 24.
As an economy, we did not eat breakfast. Two months before, my welfare check had been reduced to $81 per month because I had earnings as a waitress. Two weeks after I had reported those earnings to the welfare department, I was fired for signing a card indicating I wished to have union representation. At the same time, the legislature and the governor were engaged in a fierce battle over the state budget, and all welfare benefits were frozen. I had not worked long enough to be eligible for unemployment benefits.
To get by, I sold most of my food stamps to pay my $85 rent and my electricity, gas and telephone bills. I began relying on my children's day care centers to feed them two meals and a snack. At home in the evenings, I would give them a bowl of soup or a peanut butter sandwich. I tried not to eat much myself.
Hitching a Ride
When the little one's pink snowsuit was zipped and the older one's coat buttoned, I pulled on my army-green parka and out we went--the little one perched on my left arm and older at my side, holding my hand, down the wooden back steps, through the grassless, soggy backyard, down the alley, across the street, and up one block to the vacant Dairy Queen on the main thoroughfare, Indianola Avenue.
At the corner, I stood on the sidewalk and faced the direction of the oncoming traffic. I let go of the older one's hand and stuck my thumb out. No car even slowed down. It began to rain harder.
I noticed, for the first time, the telephone booth behind me. "Come on, kids. Get in here. You got to stay dry." I shut the booth's door to shelter them from the wind as well and turned back to the business of hitchhiking. Soon, a bright-red sports car pulled over. The driver leaned over from the driver's seat and swung open the door. He looked several years younger than me and he was beautiful--slender, but with an athletic build, blue eyes and light brown hair.
"Need a ride?" he asked with a smile.
"Yes," I said.
I made a quick assessment. The car was so small that it had no backseat, just something that looked like a shelf. "Could you wait just one second?"
I turned around and opened the telephone booth. Then I flipped the bucket seat forward and helped the older one onto the shelf. I released it, climbed into the bucket seat, placed the little one on my lap, and pulled the door shut. His face conveyed his surprise, but having made the offer, he decided to stand by it.
Orientation Day
"Where ya going?'" he asked.
"Today is my orientation day at Ohio State," I said. "And I am taking the kids to day care first."
Ohio State University was a 10-minute ride away, down Indianola. Its campus was vast, covering 15,000 acres. It had its own hospital, mental health facility, farm, shuttle bus system, newspaper, television and radio stations and a football stadium capable of seating 84,000 spectators. The only admission requirement was a high school diploma. I had a high school diploma, albeit from Columbus Evening High School, not a regular high school, but nevertheless it was a diploma, and I was eligible.
I had borrowed the $15 matriculation fee from my mother and mailed my application in September. A neighbor had told me about a state agency, the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, that might pay my tuition. I applied and was given a battery of tests in October to determine whether I would benefit from attending college. Now, with the beginning of classes just weeks away, I still had not heard if the bureau was going to help me.
But I was going to Orientation Day regardless. This day was going to begin my new life. I was going to read books, including history, and write papers and one day be able to get a job good enough to support my kids.
Excerpted from "Nothing But The Truth So Help Me God: 73 Women on Life's Transitions," edited by Mickey Nelson and Eve Batey. Copyright 2014. Excerpted with permission by Nothing But The Truth, LLC, a boutique publishing house based in the Bay Area that specializes in women's non-fiction.
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Photos are like music; they reach beyond borders to speak to any culture or personality. So it makes sense that books about photography would be just as diverse. Two books that came across my desk recently take opposite approaches to the art: "Vision of Photography Series: The Museum Collection" by William Meriwether is highly artistic in every way, while "That Picture Stinks! an in-your-face, no-nonsense guide to end lousy picture taking forever!" by Judy Holmes and Greg Baer takes a much more casual, simple instructional approach. To say which is better is a matter of taste - and how you approach photography.
People's Press, in Woody Creek (right outside of Aspen) published Meriwether's book, and Aspen's high culture reflects throughout the black-and-white artistic piece. Meriwether, who earned a masters degree in fine art from Adams State College and has taught for four colleges and hosted more than 40 programs for PBS, pairs his photos with a series of well-written essays devoted to various aspects of photography, and of creating fine art; some fill the page with pure description of the trips he took to capture specific images, others explain techniques, while others talk about the process of capturing tough shots or give a little history about many of the churches and places he features, from 1966 to the present.
He encourages people to spend an hour a week in a library simply viewing books of prints to become more literate in visual arts. He compiled his book "devoted to seeing beyond the rules, to presenting an aesthetic perspective, which offers infinite alternatives, and to knowing with conviction why a composition works for you."
Part Two, "Essays and Visual Literacy," provides more stories, including delightful images of an old lady "bickering with a cold."
"One can learn as much from reading photographs as from reading poetry," he writes on p. 39. "The photo-poet must have mastery of every device, symbol and technique of visual communication. ... A photograph is an assemblage of symbols skillfully conjugated to communicate a story."
Through his short 52-page book, Meriwether packs in a wealth of sophisticated, yet accessible information and even adds ideas, such as turning the photo upside down to learn more about negative space. He not only instructs and shows, but also explains why a concept such as negative space and abstract shape is important. For example, on p. 47, he says, "If the right brain is sufficiently entertained by these shapes, the left brain will be distracted from its search for information."
On the other side of the spectrum, "That Picture Stinks" uses large photos - one "bad" the other "fixed" - on each side of the page, and just a couple comments below about why one "stinks" and the other "rocks."
Holmes taught for Hasselblad cameras for 20 years, wrote books and magazine articles and contributed to Alaska Stock Images worldwide. Baer has been published in magazines, calendars and cards and has run Corporate Cards for the last decade.
They take a direct, humorous approach to what they define as the three elements resulting in bad pictures: terrible composition, light and dark problems, and out of focus images.
Their 96-page book shows funny poses and problems - from the "fig leaf" pose (hands formally over genitals which happen to already be covered by clothing) to background trees shooting out of people's heads. The authors show novice photographers how to clean up clutter, compose a shot with the rule of thirds, provide a sense of place (as opposed to zooming into the top of a lighthouse), give human bodies their due space, zoom in to eliminate competing background and foreground distractions, straighten horizons and more.
One of the more helpful questions they ask photographers to ask themselves is: "Why did I stop to take this picture?" This helps people capture a mountain scene the way they want it to look framed.
They also underscore how to obtain proper exposure: If you want a scene darker, point at something bright (assuming you're using a point-and-shoot), hold the shutter halfway down, then recompose the frame. Vice versa for lighter shots. They also go over the technique of following a moving subject with the camera to blur the background. The rest of the book provides quick tutorials on automated programs in point-and-shoot cameras, from night portrait to landscape modes.


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A GUY'S GUT REACTION: Oh, you mean the only 10 minutes of alone time I get all day?
WHY IT'S NOT THAT SEXY: Sex in the shower can be a divisive issue. Taking it to his prework morning shower ups the ante. This might be the only time all day a guy isn't dying for sex. As D, 26, says, "Unless you have a seat in there, shower sex is never as fun as it sounds. Who gets to stand under the water? And she can't like it when she goes down on me and there's scalding hot water blasting her in the face." Sure makes the climax kind of anticlimactic.
A GUY'S GUT REACTION: Just what a guy wants when he gets home from work: more work.
WHY IT'S NOT THAT SEXY: The Chase is a game for those who've just met. When you're in a new relationship, you're so excited, you'll try anything. I once spent three weeks eating at vegan restaurants just because a girl was cute (and vegan). Of course, I'd grab a cheeseburger afterward. But still, that's working for it!
One of the great perks of a long-term relationship is sure-thing sex. As my buddy, Jim, 38, puts it, "If you've been in the relationship for a while, this tip amounts to cruel and unusual punishment." We worked hard to catch you in the first place, so let's just enjoy the fruits of our labor.
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Katherine Webb's great month continues.
The former Miss Alabama, who became an overnight celebrity last week when college football announcer Brent Musburger ogled her on national television during the NCAA championship football game, will serve as a correspondent for "Inside Edition" leading up to next month's Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Brent Musburger is already programming his DVR.
The girlfriend of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, Webb became a star when ESPN's cameras lingered on her during the Alabama's rout of Notre Dame on Jan. 7. She has since become an Internet sensation and landed a gig posing for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.
Webb calls the job ''an honor and a dream come true.'' She says she'll "give fans an insider's look at what goes on as the teams prepare to battle and as the fans get ready to cheer on their favorites."
CBS said Wednesday she'll start work Jan. 28.
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Huge playoff loss? Right to the bullets.
- Mike Milbury mentioned that the "unsung" Conn Smythe Trophy-winning Henrik Zetterberg "doesn't shoot very well" or "skate very well", and that he's "not that strong". Knowing that he had quite the eye for talent while GM-ing the Islanders for 11 seasons, I immediately got Mikey on the phone to see what he thought about some other players:
Roberto Luongo: "Agility comparable to my grandmother. Is far too Mexican looking to play well for Team Canada ever."
Employee #44, pre-Steve Moore: "Really bad at everything. He's worst at killing people and eating the corpse to hide the evidence. He sucks at that."
Wade Redden: "You've heard of Don Beaupre, right? Just say that name a few times. 'Beaupre'. 'BeauPRE'. It pops off your lips, it's wild. Yeah so I'd rather have Beaupre."
Olli Jokinen: "Looks like an upright mountain lion. Mountain lions aren't allowed in the NHL."
Jason Spezza: "What the fuck is a 'Spezza'?"
Alexi Yashin: "The Russian Wayne Gretzky."
- I marked down the 13:20 mark as the time where I thought it was "one of those games". I've written about "those games". You've thought about "those games". The ones where the Wings could pile on 60 shots and it wouldn't matter because it's just not in the cards for them. It took less than seven minutes.
- 4 games and 19 straight penalty kills for the Wings. And then the Coyotes score on their first power play of the game, after two near misses by the Wings to start the second period. It almost, almost would have been comical if it didn't involve me slamming the bedroom door over my head.
- With the score 2-0 in the 2nd, Brad Stuart gets a pass between the circles and scores. Mark that down as the only thing Stu did in this game that wasn't legally retarded.
- Lepisto and Morris are dicks.
If you truly think that this team doesn't give a shit, that they pick and choose which games to play hard and which ones to coast, or that you want it 50 times more than they do -- then you are a fucking lunatic. Tell that to Nik Kronwall or Andreas Lilja or Johan Franzen or anyone else who has busted their ass to recover from injuries to get back on that ice. Tell that to any of the guys that watched Crosby skate the Cup on their ice last year and had their souls crushed. I'm sure you're right; they just sleep in, dick around for a few hours and ho-hum their way through these afternoon games because they'd rather count their money. I hate to break it to you but this isn't a team full of Rasheed Wallaces. Go back and read some interviews or watch some video on some of these guys' reactions to getting knocked out of the playoffs and tell me it was because of "heart." Did Stuart fuck away a turnover because he doesn't care, or because of bad decision making? I think I'll take the latter.
I'm reading too many people who seem way too entitled as fans. The Coyotes aren't a bad team as much as you want them to be. Their coach is good. Their goalie isn't some bitch bag Russian hack because he let in one or two softies earlier this series. Give them some credit. All too often I'm seeing trash comments that those same people dog on other team's bandwagon fans for, and it's embarrassing. I can be as pessimistic as the next guy, but dammit I don't act like I'm better than the fucking team. (Except Brett Lebda.)
I'm done yelling. Wings in Seven.


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Anonymize web browsing and more.
Tor is a toolset for a wide range of organizations and people who want to improve their safety and security on the Internet. Using Tor can help you anonymize web browsing and publishing, instant messaging, IRC, SSH, and more. Tor also provides a platform on which software developers can build new applications with built-in anonymity, safety, and privacy.
Tor aims to defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal anonymity and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security. Communications are bounced around a distributed network of servers called onion routers, protecting you from websites that build profiles of your interests, local eavesdroppers that read your data or learn what sites you visit, and even the onion routers themselves.
Tor's security is improved as its user base grows and as more people volunteer to run servers. Please consider volunteering your time or volunteering your bandwidth. And remember that this is development code - it's not a good idea to rely on the current Tor network if you really need strong anonymity.
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The easiest way to run Tor on your system is probably Vidalia, that has a plug (then reboot) and play package containing everything needed.
mach5 - if you have travelled extensively, you may have discovered that some hotels, many internet cafes and a variety of other places that provide internet access have unscrupulous people managing the network. In third world countries, particularly, there are very real dangers in using naked internet services. Man in the middle attacks are common and can result in identification theft and other serious problems.
You point out that Tor routes traffic through three intermediate nodes before exiting into the Internet. You are correct. However, the only node that can see your packets is the exit node, the intermediaries are tossing around completely encrypted packets. So it is possible that Tor exit nodes could attempt man-in-the-middle attacks doing such things as presenting fake SSL certificates or artificial proxies for well known services, however, all such Tor exit nodes are ip-logged within the Tor cloud and these types of activities are hunted for and investigated by a rather large community. I guess you could say that you are trading a completely unknown set of dangers for a specific and heavily policed danger, a trade well worth making in many situations.
Your mileage may vary.
I am also not a networks genius, but if you do a bit of simple Googling, there are very simple examples and plenty of understandable information why Tor is a good and workable idea. By design it is more secure than "naked" IP traffic. Plus the underpinnings were built by the US Navy and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. This isn't a garage project just because it's open source.
Yes.. corpus... this is stupid!!!
@ corpus - i am no genius to networks but wouldn't using tor for your online banking mean that your sensitive information is being routed through random computers donated by random people thereby potentially exposing it?
This is one of the most important apps available. Using this, you can anonymize internet traffic at the expene of a little latency. I configure Firefox to run through Tor and Safari to run naked. If I am traveling or on an open network, I exclusively use tor for traffic I am concerned about (e.g. online banking and whatnot). You simply avoid man-in-the-middle attacks, phishing, sniffing and other gibbersh with Tor. You also are completely anonymous.


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- Brisk walking, hiking or stair-climbing
- Jogging, running, bicycling, rowing or swimming
- Fitness classes at your appropriate level
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Mix it up. Variety is good for you.
A variety of activity helps you stay interested and motivated. When you include strength and flexibility goals (using weights, resistance bands, yoga and stretching exercises), you also help reduce your chances of injury so you can maintain a good level of heart-healthy fitness for many years.
Know what moderate means for you.
If you injure yourself right at the start, you are less likely to keep going. Focus on doing something that gets your heart rate up to a moderate level. If you're physically active regularly for longer periods or at greater intensity, you're likely to benefit more. But don't overdo it. Too much exercise can give you sore muscles and increase the risk of injury.
Make it social.
Consider walking with a neighbor, friend or spouse. Take an exercise challenge. Connecting with others can keep you focused and motivated to walk more.
Reward yourself with something that supports your goals.
- Pay yourself. Set aside a small amount of money for every workout. After one month, invest your payoff in something that motivates you to keep up the good work, like new music to enjoy while you walk or a new workout shirt.
- Celebrate your milestones. Fitness needs to a regular part of your life, so finding ways to savor your success is important. Log your walk time or distance and write yourself a congratulatory note when you achieve a milestone, or indulge in a massage after every 100 miles - whatever incentive works to keep you moving!
Warm up and cool down.
Warming up before exercising and cooling down afterwards helps your heart move gradually from rest to activity and back again. You also decrease your risk of injury or soreness. Warm-up should last at least 10 minutes — longer for older people and those who have been inactive for a long time. Cool-down is especially important. If you stop exercising too quickly, your blood pressure can drop sharply, which can be dangerous and can also cause muscle cramping. Try adding some relaxing yoga poses to your routine; they will also increase your flexibility.
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Make sure that you breathe regularly throughout your warm-up, exercise routine and cool-down. Holding your breath can raise blood pressure and cause muscle cramping. Regular, deep breathing can also help relax you.
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Do I need to consult my doctor before increasing my activity level?
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Harold A. Behnk, 54, of St. Louis, Mo., suffered minor injuries in a crash caused by the icy road at 8:17 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in rural Marion County. He went by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Behnk was driving a 1999 Toyota pickup truck on northbound U.S. 61 four miles south of Palmyra, Mo., when the truck went off the ice-covered road and overturned.
A Philadelphia woman sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle mishap Thursday night in Marion County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol the accident happened at 7:40 p.m. on Route Z four miles north of Monroe City.
A 2006 Chevrolet Uplander was being driven south by 51-year-old Kevin R. Douglas of Philadelphia. When Douglas lost control of the vehicle on the ice-covered pavement it left the road and struck a fence post.
Injured was 49-year-old Sheila A. Lorenson of Philadelphia. Lorenson, who was wearing a safety device, was taken by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital.
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I'm having a problem that I really hope isn't a bug. I've used QCAD quite a bit but not for about 3 years.
KUbuntu 8.04 - 64 bit, AMD 9850, 8 GB RAM
I did some drafting with a limited amount of basic geometry and perhaps 8 or 9 layers. Everything looked good, I saved it a bunch of times, and exited QCAD. When I open it, it shows 2 layers and one of them is empty.
Thinking I had lost everything, I did it again. Same result.
... so I drafted everything a third time at work. Looked good. Copied the file to USB key. Come home. Open it. Same result.
The document is a basic real estate site survey with a square where the house is, a square where the garage is, other outbuildings, etc. It's *basic*.
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So that trial gym membership is absolutely expired, so it was back to the rec center to lift some weights. Was glad to be back. Did the usual bar routine and added the element of bent over rows putting my toes up on 8 lb. barbells to make a training exercise that incorporated the calf strengthening asana I learned last night in yoga class and also did the overhead lift lunges. I need to really work on form with those lunges. Was another guy doing the prison bar workout. He looked Thai and had the body of a welter weight kick boxer. Seeing him work out with no weight was validating. There was a different mix there in the weight room, I went round after lunch. It was great, felt strong.
I noticed when I went there someone had put the place in order, on a piece of binder paper in phat inflated script was 'Please help and keep the weight room clean.' Tite. Still there was one guy just sitting there in the way and the room was crowded. Was kind of all hey, but this is a space that we all have to share.
I feel proud that I can work out in that environment and help to support San Francisco Recreation and Parks by using the local facilities.
After that went to REI and got a balaclava for BC. I have a fetish for ski clothes.
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Scholarship awards are presented to the three finalists in the final round of the national contest as follows: 1st place — $18,000; 2nd place —$16,000; 3rd place — $14,000. Each department (state) winner who is certified into and participates in the first round of the national contest will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Each first round winner who advances to and participates in the second round, but does not advance to the final round, will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship to pursue education beyond high school. The scholarships awarded by the national organization of The American Legion may be used to attend any college or university in the United States.
What topics do contestants speak on?
The prepared oration. The subject to be used for the prepared oration must be on some aspect of the Constitution of the United States with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. The same subject
and oration used in the department contest must be used in the national contest. The prepared oration must be the original effort of each contestant and must not take up less than eight minutes or more than ten minutes for delivery. It must be delivered in the English language.
Assigned topic. The purpose of the assigned topic is to test the speaker's knowledge of the subject, the extent of
his or her research, and the ability to discuss the topic as related to the basic principles of government under
the Constitution. The topic will be on some phase of the Constitution of the United States. The assigned topic must take no less than three minutes and must not exceed five minutes for time of delivery. This year, the list of assigned topics are:
Section 9, Clause 2: "The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it."
Section 2, Clause 1: "The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens of the several states."
Section 2, Sentence 1: "Representatives shall be apportioned among the several states according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed."
Section 1: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
Who is eligible to participate?
You are eligible to participate in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program if you are a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Further, all contestants must be bona fide students under the age of 20 years on the date of the national contest and must be enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or home school) in which the curriculum of the school is considered to be of high school level, commencing with grade nine and terminating with grade twelve. Students must be enrolled in high school or junior high school during the time of participation at any level of the contest.
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In order to compete at the Department (state) level you must first compete at the District and Zone levels. The district two contest is open to students who live in or attend school in Hampshire or Franklin County Massachusetts. The competition will be at Greenfield Community College on January 28th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Students who want to compete must be nominated by their principal, head of school or local American Legion Post Commander not later than December 31st, 2011.
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Mississippi lawmakers are not fans of New York City's ban on big sugary drinks -- a ban that a judge overturned Tuesday.
They've passed a bill, informally known as the "anti-Bloomberg bill," named after the Big Apple's mayor.
The law says county and city governments in Mississippi cannot ban large sodas or put other limitations on foods and drinks.
The anti-Bloomberg bill is on the desk of Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, and is likely to get a quick signature.
Mississippi is acting so quickly because many New York laws about nutrition have gone on to be federal laws.
So they could be trying to find a way to get ahead of the mandate.


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NEW BEDFORD — The tragic effects of the car accident that killed a Voc-Tech senior one year ago continued to reverberate today when the driver appeared in court on charges that he had been texting his girlfriend just prior to losing control of the speeding car.
Julian Reis, now 20, was driving fellow student Andrew McCann to school the morning of Jan. 26, 2012, when he became distracted by his phone and allowed his 1990 Honda Accord to drift into the right lane of Route 140, according to court documents.
When Reis tried to correct his mistake, he swerved left and right, prompting the car to roll over, the documents said.
McCann, 17, who was on the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School football team with Reis, was sitting in the back seat of the car without a seat belt. He was killed after being thrown from the car.
Reis and fellow passenger Jarrell Erving, now 18, were both wearing seat belts in the front seat. They were injured but survived.
Reis later told police he had been traveling 75 mph in a 65 mph zone and texting his girlfriend just before the accident, according to the documents.
"Reis' actions before the crash caused a distraction and, therefore, began a series of chain events that led to the death of Andrew McCann," state Trooper David Coker wrote in an accident report.
Reis appeared in New Bedford District Court today for a pre-trial conference.
Reis pleaded not guilty to charges of speeding, texting and motor vehicle homicide at an arraignment March 1, 2012. His attorney declined comment today.
The charges carry up to 2� years of jail time.
District Attorney spokesman Gregg Miliote said a potential disposition is scheduled for June 14.
"We're struggling as a family to make sense of it all," said mother Susan McCann. "We miss him. ... It's difficult."
The family will be holding a dance June 15 to raise money for the Andrew McCann scholarship fund, she said.
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News 12 at 6 o'clock / Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- It's a new program designed to teach people what sheriff's deputies go through every day, and it's kicking off at the end of February.
Sheriff Richard Roundtree says this course comes with a bigger goal, a goal to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.
"They are gonna get to see all aspects of law enforcement, they are gonna see crime scenes, they are gonna see investigations, they are gonna see traffic and drug enforcement, so they are gonna see the whole gamut of what a law enforcement officer goes through," he said.
He's talking about the Citizens Police Academy, a program the new sheriff is getting ready to kick off in Augusta.
David Beene lives in Augusta, and he's excited about the new course.
"There are so many misconceptions of the police department by the general public, I think it would be good to work hand in hand to get an idea of what the Sheriff's Department is all about," Beene said.
The course will be held once a week for 11 weeks, covering everything from crime scenes to the firing range.
"It's also gonna be ride-alongs with officers on actual duty, so it's not gonna be anything made up, we are gonna show them the real life aspects of law enforcement," he said.
The first group to test out the program will include people like Lenzell Ponder, one of the new members of the Citizens Advisory Board.
He says the course will be a great way for people in the community to get involved.
"I'm quite sure you'll have a lot of people wanting to get involved, especially those that want to see change," Ponder said.
"We want them to go out and be our ambassadors, let other people know, hey this is what law enforcement encounters, these are the strategies they do, this is some of the things we can do as citizens to help them," Roundtree said.
Folks like Beene say it's a good idea to show the community what it takes to keep us safe every day.
"I think it would be an excellent opportunity for the public to get a little hands on feeling of what the Sheriff's Department does, and maybe see that they are not really the big bad wolf, they help out," he said.
If you're interested in taking the course, it's free to the public. The Sheriff's Office is covering all of the costs, and you only have to pay for the academy T-shirt.
They're hoping to offer the course three times a year, and they hope to have information available on their website to sign up soon.


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The massacre of 26 people at an elementary school in Connecticut earlier this month has renewed the debate over gun-control laws across the country and in Colorado, but in Summit County, authorities say firearms don't tend to be a significant safety issue.
Summit County Sheriff John Minor said in his more than 20 years in law enforcement in the High Country, he can recall only seven homicides, and in only one of those cases did the killer use a firearm.
"We have a lot of firearms in Summit County," said Minor, an ardent Second Amendment supporter. "But we don't have issues with firearm-related crimes."
Statewide, talk of stricter gun-control laws is causing a run on weapons, with thousands of requests for background checks pouring in from prospective gun buyers.
Though localized numbers are not available for Summit County - where the sheriff's office issues roughly 100 concealed carry permits annually - local retailers say ammunition is back-ordered, while gun users in the community say they, too, are buying in bulk, unsure of what future changes in gun laws might bring.
"I've been stocking up on ammunition once a week," Silverthorne resident Josh Morrison said. "Every time I go, it's harder and harder to find what I'm looking for. I'm seeing them disappear and nothing else is coming on the shelves. People are definitely rushing to get what they can right now, before something changes."
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation received close to 9,000 background-check requests the week before Christmas, stacking the queue for checks waiting to be processed up to an unprecedented 10,000.
The usually minutes-long process, required to purchase a gun, grew to hours in Colorado soon after a gunman opened fire on children and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., in mid-December.
Since the shooting, Gov. John Hickenlooper has proposed halting gun sales to mentally ill individuals and three Colorado lawmakers called for stricter gun regulations including restricted access to "weapons of war," such as assault rifles.
"I'm going to be moving beyond a moment of silence into taking a plan of action," Aurora Democrat Rep. Rhonda Fields said at a news conference earlier this month.
But local gun users say stricter regulations aren't the answer.
"I don't think it would solve anything," said Richard Hawkins, a user of the Summit County Shooting Range in Dillon. "It should be more about education and awareness."
The Denver Post contributed to the reporting of this story.


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At Build-A-Bear Workshop we love cele-bear-ating, especially when it comes to birthdays. One of our favorite programs is celebrating a honey of a birthday this year. Huggable Heroes, our program that recognizes kids for their volunteerism and philanthropy is turning 10.
Now through February 28, we are accepting nominations for kids, 8 – 18, who are doing their part to make the world a better place. Huggable Heroes are kids who have a passion for making the world a better place. From fundraising for research to end juvenile diabetes to rolling up their sleeves to organize community gardens that feed people in need, our Huggable Heroes are making a paw-isitive impact around the world.
Ten Huggable Heroes will each receive $10,000 which includes an educational scholarship, a donation to a charity of their choice, and a mentoring scholarship to support their charitable entrepreneurship.
Because turning 10 is beary special, Build-A-Bear Workshop is joining with the Jefferson Awards for Public Service to give the 2013 Huggable Heroes a unique opportunity to receive a year-long training and mentoring scholarship.
Each Huggable Hero will be paired with a mentor through the Jefferson Awards GLOBECHANGERS program which will help them develop skills for writing business plans, networking and fundraising. The training and on-going support the Huggable Heroes receive from their mentors will enable these future leaders to grow their passion for public service and hopefully make an even bigger impact.
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Busan Welcomes Dragons of the Sea
Busan Aquarium has something to celebrate: the first successful captive breeding of weedy sea dragons in Asia.
The weedy sea dragon, a relative of the seahorse native to waters around southern Australia, is an endangered species that is threatened by damage to its natural habitat of seaweed and kelp beds, as well as poaching.
The baby dragons born in Busan come from an adult pair brought to South Korea from Melbourne Aquarium in 2011. The breeding process can take up to six months and involves the female attaching up to 200 eggs to a male for incubation. Only a fraction will hatch.
Around 20 were born late last week under the guidance of a specialist who traveled from the UK to help with the breeding process.
Lee Jung-hee, Busan Aquarium assistant marketing manager, says that while dragons have been born in captivity in Australia and the U.S., this may be the first case of a second generation being born in an aquarium.
The young dragons are now around 1.7-2.0 centimeters long and will feed on crustaceans such as tiny shrimps. Adults grow to around 35 centimeters.
The youngsters remain fragile and will be kept under observation for several months before being revealed to the public.
For more on these creatures and how they breed, watch the videos below. The second video shows footage of one of the sea dragons being born in Busan:
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CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi golf team will hit the road this week to take part in the 2013 Rio Verde Invitational at the White Wing Golf Course in Rio Verde, Ariz. The course will play to a par 72 and a total distance of 6,215 yards, and is hosted by Western Michigan University.
The Rio Verde Invitational will be a 54-hole, three-round event over the course of three days. Each day will feature 18 holes, beginning on Friday, March 8, and completing on Sunday, March 10. Friday's action will start at 1 p.m. MT, while Saturday and Sunday rounds tee off at 8 a.m.
The 2013 Rio Verde Invitational Field consists of 17 teams. Maryland-Kansas City, Montana and Northern Illinois are all competing in the tournament for the first time in 2013. Other teams joining the Islanders will be host WMU, Akron, Arkansas-Little Rock, Ball State, Bradley, Eastern Michigan, Missouri State, Northern Arizona, Ohio, Toledo, Wichita State, Xavier and Yale.
A&M – Corpus Christi will feature the same five players it did for the season-opening Islanders Classic two weeks ago. Senior Nikki Dunn will play in the No. 1 slot, followed by sophomore Vanessa Johnson, senior Taylor Slagle and juniors Krista Fenniak and Lindsay Biehler. The Islanders finished sixth as a team at their home event, led by an 11th-place individual finish from Dunn.
This will be the third straight year that the Islanders have taken part in the Rio Verde Invitational, finishing fifth last season and 10th two years ago. Ryann White finished in a tie for fourth in the 2012 event, with Dunn finishing 14th.
Live scoring will be available via Golfstat.com by clicking here. Fans can also follow the action on Twitter (@IslandersGolf) and with the hashtag #rioverde2013.


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Andy Thompson
Age: 49.
Address: 729 Sixth St., Marietta.
Occupation: State Representative, Ohio's 93rd District; Co-Publisher, Bird Watcher's Digest.
Past Offices Held: Marietta City Council At Large, 2006-2010; State Representative, 2011-Present.
1. Ohio has had some success in regaining jobs in the wake of the recession, but the unemployment rate remains over 7 percent. What specifically will you do to help create jobs in the state?
Unemployment is down to 7 percent in Ohio, well below the national rate. That is due to the General Assembly's success at balancing our budget, restoring the Rainy Day Fund from 89 cents when we took office to more than $500 million today. Our credit rating as a state has been raised twice. JobsOhio is doing a good job of encouraging additional investment in Ohio. I regularly hear from oil and gas companies, pipeline companies and even trucking and other related industries about their plans for expansion. We need to make sure that the economic boom coming to Eastern Ohio is supported and that the economic base is broadened. I have proposed partnering with oil and gas companies and pipeline companies to put more fiber in the ground to improve our broadband and telecommunications capabilities. This will help small businesses, farm families and our volunteer fire departments in a big way. Also, there is demand for a trained workforce that is not readily available. We are reforming the way we do workforce development. I helped in acquiring funding to expand Zane State's presence in Guernsey County. They are a role model in training workers for the oil and gas industry. Likewise, Washington State and Belmont College are expanding their training programs to meet these needs. Pioneer Pipe is just one of the local companies playing a strategic partner role. And, of course, Marietta College is a hub for training highly skilled engineers and geologists. This array of educational institutions is laying the groundwork for a workforce that will be attractive to future investors and our existing employers. Ultimately, as a state legislator, I need to ensure there are no obstacles to economic growth. That means reasonable regulations, and tax policy that is not punitive. We are making progress in that direction.
2. Ohio is expecting a sizable budget surplus. There have been cuts to local government funding in recent years, from schools to cities and counties and many would like to see that money go to them. Should any of the surplus be spent and if yes, how?
Ohio has a sizeable surplus, but also faces looming threats. Under Obamacare, our costs associated with new Medicaid enrollees would soar $300 million in the first year of implementation; it would cost $900 million the second year. That blows a hole in any projected surpluses. If his program is repealed, we can seek more cost-effective health care solutions, like the Health Savings Accounts offered in Indiana that have proven wildly popular and have brought down health care costs substantially. If our economic boom in Eastern Ohio materializes as we expect, that will be a tremendous boon to the state's coffers, as we would go from being a net draw on the state to a net contributor. There will be more revenue coming into local government here thanks to upticks in sales tax receipts, bed tax receipts, casino revenues, and the ability to sell water to the oil and gas companies and to lease government property for exploration. The Village of Barnesville in Belmont County just leased 1,000 acres for $6 million, with the potential to earn $8 million to $10 million per year in royalties. Our Washington County Home sits on prime acreage as well. Oil and gas companies, through Road Use Maintenance Agreements are assuming the costs of infrastructure improvements that would otherwise have to come from taxpayers. If we examine the experiences of counties like Carroll, Columbiana and Jefferson, we can get a sense of how Washington County's economic fortunes will improve, as will our state's.
3. Ohio's school-funding system has been declared unconstitutional multiple times due to its reliance on property taxes, yet a solution has remained elusive. Do you believe the situation is likely to change in the near future, and how would you propose addressing the issue?
Governor Kasich and a bipartisan panel of legislators have spent several months gathering ideas from across the state. We expect to see proposals after the first of the year. One increasing revenue stream for counties in the shale areas is the Ad Valorem Tax, which values the mineral assets in the ground. Seventy percent of those revenues will go to our local schools. Money isn't the only issue with schools, however. Some of the best funded schools in Ohio are the worst performing ones. Cleveland schools are the most notorious example of that fact. But we do need a system that's less reliant on property taxes. Passing levies is always challenging, though these do provide some measure of local control. But in the case of the Wayne National Forest, property taxes are an imperfect way to ensure a proper local share. I'm willing to examine alternatives, but I also recognize how difficult it is to find a new system that will satisfy 99 different legislators and 33 senators as well as the constituents they represent. In the meantime, we have worked to bring more accountability and real reform to education, while reducing unfunded mandates.
We have a long way to go on that score, I'll concede.


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The Nelson County Arts Council is excited to announce that Guillermo "Memo" Guardia will hold an adult ceramic workshop in the Pekin Auditorium on Jan. 18-20 and continuing on Jan. 25-27. Students will go through the whole process of making ceramic pieces, from raw wet material to a hard functional object. Students will begin by creating functional objects such as pinch pots and small figurines, and then use those same techniques to create larger objects. In addition, students will experience shaping bowls/vessels using a potter's wheel. The gap in class dates will allow all the constructed objects to dry before being fired in the kiln (oven used to fire ceramics). After the pieces have been bisque fired, students will then paint and glaze their work. Although the workshop will focus on ceramics, it will be complemented by other activities such as drawing and painting. At the end of the second weekend, students will have several projects completed to take home and enjoy. No prior experience is needed, just bring your imagination! Friday classes will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday classes will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday classes will start at 11 a.m. and go until 5 p.m. Registration for the class is $100, which includes all supplies. Class size is limited to 15, so call now. To register call Stephanie Nelson at 701-247-3112 or e-mail her at email@example.com. The registration deadline is January 15.
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CAIRO (AP) — Protesters denouncing Egypt's Islamist president hurled stones and firebombs through the gates of his palace gates on Friday, clashing with security forces who fired tear gas and water cannons, as more than a week of political violence came to Mohammed Morsi's symbolic doorstep for the first time.
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EXCLUSIVE: Deadpool Dons the Venom Symbiote in "Back In Black" #1 First Look
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Rick Remender and Daniel Acuna will relaunch Marvel's "Uncanny Avengers" with an all-new team following the events of "AXIS."
Marvel delivers exclusive first looks at Rick Remender & Daniel Acuna's "Uncanny Avengers" #25 and Sam Humphries & Freddie Williams' "Star-Lord" #4.
"AXIS" is right around the corner and Rick Remender & Salvador Larroca get ready in this exclusive preview of Marvel's "Uncanny Avengers" #24.
Marvel will pay tribute next week to Jacoby Latta, a 3-year-old who died May 31 after being struck by a falling tree limb during a church picnic.
Check out a first look at Rick Remender & Salvador Larroca's "Uncanny Avengers" #24, which continues the "March to AXIS."
Bendis & McGuinness reveal what happened to Rich Rider in "Guardians" #18 while Remender & Greene reunite the "Uncanny Avengers" post-Kane.
Marvel Executive Editor Mike Marts discusses the X-Men at Comic-Con 2014, the Generation X 20th Anniversary and more. Plus, exclusive art!
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After two years, Rick Remender & Daniel Acuna conclude the epic storyline that changes everything in Marvel's "Uncanny Avengers" #21.
Rick Remender joins X-Position to answer your questions about everything from Mojo to Immortus' Infinity Watch. Plus, exclusive art!
Next week's X-Position guest is none other than "Uncanny Avengers" scribe Rick Remender, and CBR wants your questions about "Avenge the Earth."
Kang's Chronos Corps arrive on Planet X in Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña's "Uncanny Avengers" #19, scheduled out from Marvel on April 23.
Rick Remender discussed the aftermath of "Ragnarok Now" and how it impacts his upcoming "Uncanny Avengers" arc, "Avenge the Earth."
Following his takeover of Axel-In-Charge last Friday, Marvel SVP of publishing Tom Brevoort talks "Silver Surfer," "Uncanny Avengers" and more!
Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso weighs in on the casting of Fox's "Fantastic Four" reboot, and the freshly launched FF comic book series.
Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña show off the dangers of life on Planet X in this preview for "Uncanny Avengers" #18.NOW.
"Raganarok Now" reaches its conclusion on Feb. 26, and writer Rick Remender and Steve McNiven will kill a universe in "Uncanny Avengers" #17!
This week, X-Position readers look back on 2013's best X-Men moments and forward to the potential of 2014.
Marvel has released an early look at Rick Remender and Steve McNiven's "Uncanny Avengers" #16, the next chapter of "Ragnarok Now!"
Rick Remender talks twists, turns, and deaths in "Uncanny Avengers" as well as his future plans including a planet of mutants and a whole new Marvel Universe.
Check out CBR's exclusive previews of "All-New X-Men" #20 by Bendis, Asrar & Peterson and Remender & McNiven's "Uncanny Avengers" #15.
Following the shocking events of "Uncanny Avengers," Brett examines whether or not the issue really uses one of comics' most harmful tropes.
As part of the All-New Marvel NOW! initiative, select print issues will include a download code for a previous digital collection of that series.
Hank Pym's squad teams up with the Uncanny Avengers in January's "Avengers A.I." #8.NOW, by Sam Humphries and Andre Araujo.
Rick Remender & Tom Brevoort discussed the events of "Uncanny Avengers" #14 and the future of the series in a special press conference call.
Kang gathers heroes & villains from across time in an exclusive preview of "Uncanny Avengers" #14, in stores November 27.
In lieu of this week's scheduled X-POSITION with writer Rick Remender, Marvel and CBR present an exclusive preview of "Uncanny Avengers" #12. Illustrated by Salvador Larroca, the issue hits stores September 25.
With the 10-part "Dimension Z" arc now concluded, "Captain America" writer Rick Remender talks in-depth about what's next for the reeling title character. Plus, exclusive art!
"Uncanny Avengers" scribe Rick Remender stopped by the CBR Yacht at Comic-Con International 2013 to tease the future of the Marvel series and discuss his thoughts on creator-owned comics.
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Marvel's "Uncanny Avengers" gets a new artist in November when Steve McNiven joins writer Rick Remender for the biggest, most violent arc the series has seen to date.
CBR News spoke with "Uncanny Avengers" writer Rick Remender about the challenges the team encounters as they battle the villainous and clashing agendas of Kang, the Apocalypse Twins and the Red Skull.
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I currently work with Medical Software, after having been in consumer oriented software for years. Working with SME's has proven to be very difficult as Clinicians. Developing a working relationship so that each role is getting the benefit of each others expertise, rather than dis-trusting each other is key.
Are there any great reports, experiences suggestions?


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Definition of crusade in English:
- Medieval England was to gain a great deal from the Crusades.
- Saladin and Richard the Lionheart are two names that tend to dominate the Crusades.
- The first Crusade took three years to reach the Holy Land.
- Our holy wars, crusades, and pogroms have decimated people in the millions in the name of our religion.
- However, there has been little to compare to the crusades and religious wars in medieval and early-modern Europe.
- Therefore, the Civil War must be a religious crusade to regain the Almighty's favour.
- A civil servant has vowed to carry on her crusade against crime despite becoming the victim of a hate campaign.
- While urging the authorities to find more resources to fix up our schools, our political representatives ought to be leading the crusade against vandalism.
- The crusade against child obesity is likely to produce, not healthy outcomes, but miserable children and anxious parents and epidemics of dieting and eating disorders.
verb[no object] (often as adjective crusading)
- She said that, as somebody who has been crusading to get insurance premiums down for drivers under 25, she was appalled at such comments.
- He was a pioneer conservationist, crusading to save Georgian London from the developers and responsible for saving Carlton House Terrace.
- You're crusading against a lot of the violence that some of the other hip-hop artists celebrate.
Late 16th century (originally as croisade): from French croisade, an alteration (influenced by Spanish cruzado) of earlier croisée, literally 'the state of being marked with the cross', based on Latin crux, cruc- 'cross'; in the 17th century the form crusado, from Spanish cruzado, was introduced. The blending of these two forms led to the current spelling, first recorded in the early 18th century.
cross from Old English:
The word cross was initially used in English to refer to a monument in the form of a cross. The source is Old Norse kross, which in turn goes back to crux, a Latin word that gave us crucial, crucible (Late Middle English) originally a night light or the sort that might be hung in front of a crucifix (Middle English), and excruciating.
People cross their fingers to ward off bad luck. What they are doing is making a miniature 'sign of the cross', whether they know it or not. To cross someone's palm with silver is to pay them for a favour or service. It probably comes from the idea of tracing the shape of a cross on a fortune-teller's palm with a silver coin before you are told what the future has in store.
In 49 bc Julius Caesar, having defeated the Gauls, brought his army south to fight a civil war against Pompey and the Roman Senate. When he crossed the Rubicon, a small river marking the boundary between Italy and the Roman province of Gaul, he was committed to war, having broken the law forbidding him to take his troops out of his province. Cross meaning 'annoyed' dates back to the 17th century. It derives from the nautical idea of a wind blowing across the bow of your ship rather than from behind, which produced the senses 'contrary, opposing', and 'adverse, opposed', and then 'annoyed, bad-tempered'. Crosspatch (early 18th century) is based on the obsolete word patch meaning 'fool, clown', perhaps from Italian pazzo 'madman'.
Words that rhyme with crusadeabrade, afraid, aid, aide, ambuscade, arcade, balustrade, barricade, Belgrade, blade, blockade, braid, brigade, brocade, cannonade, carronade, cascade, cavalcade, cockade, colonnade, dissuade, downgrade, enfilade, esplanade, evade, fade, fusillade, glade, grade, grenade, grillade, handmade, harlequinade, homemade, invade, jade, lade, laid, lemonade, limeade, made, maid, man-made, marinade, masquerade, newlaid, orangeade, paid, palisade, parade, pasquinade, persuade, pervade, raid, serenade, shade, Sinéad, staid, stockade, stock-in-trade, suede, tailor-made, they'd, tirade, trade, Ubaid, underpaid, undismayed, unplayed, unsprayed, unswayed, upbraid, upgrade, wade
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Cavallini played a year at St. Mikes with the Buzzers, then headed to Bowling Green University on a scholarship. After two years, the Calgary Flames signed him as a free agent, and he immediately made an impact when he got to the team, scoring six goals in 27 games and providing energy and physical play.
After two partial seasons with the Flames, Cavallini was traded with Eddie Beers and Charlie Bourgeois to St. Louis for Joey Mullen, Terry Johnson, and Rik Wilson. He remained a Blues for more than years.
During those years (1986-92), the Blues made the playoffs each year and re-established the franchise as a competitive, winning one. Cavallini hit or came near the 20-goal mark for a while, though toward the end of his time in St. Louis his production dropped off. Midway through 1991-92 he was put on waivers and Quebec picked him up for a season and a half, and then Cavallini was sent to the IHL.
He continued to play, for three years, but rather than end his days in the minor pros he ventured to Europe where he continues to play year after year, enjoying a different culture and playing the game he loves, fewer games, fewer dollars, fewer pressures. Brother of PaulIHL Second All-Star Team (1995)


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HA....you're married! I KNOW someone tells you what to do! ....now whether you do it or not remains to be seen!
I'm not talking about you in particular but the movement in general. Will they take over the GOP? If not, will they knuckle under? Can't have it both ways! According to the Tea Party many of the GOP are Rinos, according to the Rinos, the Tea Party is a bunch of political rookies that may have scarred the GOP for years to come!
The fact that the GOP is at odds with itself will cost it elections and tons of money in the long run. I saw this before with the Dems....for years they fought amongst themselves, spending too much cash and energy on the primaries and pitting party members against other party members! In the process alienating IND voters like me! Eventually the Green Party arose, and for years it has weakened that party, but has also allowed the Dems to focus their message, and allowed them to take the congress and the presidency!
Time for the Tea Party to sack up or suck up.....going to be interesting to see how this works out.


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On Tuesday, Congress passed a new bill intended to avert the fiscal cliff and its impending tax increases and budget cuts.
The new bill includes extended tax cuts on incomes up to $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for couples, plus increased taxation rates for the estate tax, and changes to capital gains and dividend income exceeding $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for families, according to the Associated Press.
However, members of Congress dragged their collective feet when it came to across-the-board spending cuts. Cuts set to nip spending at the Pentagon and domestic agencies this week, $109 billion worth, have been delayed for two months.
Residents of Washington County say they are unhappy about how the process was handled, think the "fiscal cliff" ordeal was overdone and believe there are still plenty of outstanding issues to be addressed by members of Congress.
Missy Bunner, 43, of Wingett Run wasn't the least bit relieved by Congressional passage of Tuesday's bill, she said.
"I think they're going to stall for a little while...and that's when we're going to find out what's going on," Bunner said. "I'm afraid they're going to take more stuff from us than they already do."
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How the tax increases will affect U.S. households:
Annual income, $20,000 to $30,000; average tax increase, $297.
$30,000 to $40,000; average tax increase, $445.
$40,000 to $50,000; average tax increase, $579.
$50,000 to $75,000; average tax increase, $822.
$75,000 to $100,000; average tax increase, $1,206.
$100,000 to $200,000; average tax increase, $1,784.
$200,000 to $500,000; average tax increase, $2,711.
$500,000 to $1 million; average tax increase, $14,812.
More than $1 million; average tax increase, $170,341.
Source: Tax Policy Center.
Political posturing was behind the Congressional agreement reached by the bill, according to Jeremy Barton, 32, of Coal Run.
"(Congressional members) know what they have to do, they have to raise the (nation's) debt limit in the next two months," Barton said. "It's just math."
For Kathryn Dodrill of Marietta, Congress' Jan. 1 bill was "a quick stop-gap measure, and they didn't really address the issues that needed to be addressed-like spending."
Bunner saw little in Congress' agreement to help the nation's deficit, she said.
"A lot of times it's for them to get more money, than for the American people to get more money," Bunner said.
Hating to sound like a pessimist, Dodrill said she doesn't see that the fighting will be over in two months' time.
"I feel like it's going to be more of kicking the can down the road," she said.
"They'll do as little as possible to delay the really hard decisions," Dodrill added.
Congressman Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, said he believes it's time to address the "spending problem" in Washington, D.C.
"Now that an agreement has been reached (that...) permanently cuts taxes on 99 percent of the American people, the table has been cleared to tackle the out-of-control federal spending that has amassed a $16 trillion national debt head-on," said Johnson. "We must strengthen and preserve Medicare, overhaul Medicaid and completely reform our tax code."
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, does not support across-the-board spending cuts for the Pentagon, he said.
"Although I will keep fighting to reallocate the across-the-board cuts in our defense programs, with the debt at record levels, Washington cannot let the spending cuts lapse," said Portman.
Barton said he felt the whole notion of a fiscal cliff "was way overdone by politicians because everybody wanted their agenda put ahead instead of the people's agenda."
Should Bunner have the chance to speak to one of her legislators, she would scold them for coming so close to that proverbial cliff.
"You need to stop doing stuff to make us nervous," said Bunner.
What many Americans also don't realize is that a temporary Social Security payroll tax cut, passed in 2010, has just expired.
Intended as a stimulant for the struggling economy, Congress has shown no interest in extending the payroll tax cut, according to the Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan Washington D.C. think tank.
The result is that 160 million American workers will see their taxes jump from 4.2 percent back up to 6.2 percent.
The Tax Policy Center reported that those at the bottom end of the earning spectrum, making $20,000 to $30,000 annually, will see their payroll taxes rise by $297. Those bringing home more than $1 million per year, will see a payroll tax hike of $170,341.
Stan Keach, 75, of Marietta, who continues to work 10 to 12 hours per week, said he doesn't mind paying more payroll taxes.
"If it's for a good cause, I don't mind paying," Keach said. "It just guarantees me a few more years (of Social Security)."
Barton was in agreement.
"I don't mind paying a tax increase-if (Congress will) cut some spending," said Barton.


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Strategic Directions, now in its sixth year, has come a long way since it was launched in October of 2003. The mission, core values, vision, and strategic goals established during the first year are now an integral part of USD, and the Strategic Directions initiatives have brought us closer to achieving different aspects of our strategic goals.
Each of the four original initiatives – Catholic Social Thought, Inclusion and Diversity, Internationalization, and Integrated Learning – has been integrated into the organizational structure of the university. Each mode of integration has been different, but each has brought the initiative to a point of success in the project plan. The committees that first guided the initiatives have been replaced by administrative leaders and advisory groups responsible for continuing the feedback loop in the project cycle to move forward.
The newest initiative – Sustainability – was launched in 2007-08 on a fast timeline and is now in the implementation phase.
Here's a brief summary of the current status of each initiative:
- Catholic Social Thought: The Transition Committee is helping to plan the Center for Catholic Thought and Culture. Until the center is established, the committee will continue to coordinate educational programs for the campus community. The first program was a workshop for faculty, "Integrating CST into Your Teaching," presented by Dr. Barbara Wall, Special Assistant to the President for Mission Effectiveness at Villanova University. Dr. Wall also gave a public lecture while on campus. The second public lecture was given by Dean William Headley on the topic, "Happy 40th Anniversary Populorum Progressio: Reflections on a Papal Contribution to Humanitarian Service." The committee also maintains a website explaining Catholic Social Thought.
- Inclusion and Diversity: The newly-formed President's Advisory Board on Inclusion and Diversity (PABID) assumed primary responsibility for monitoring inclusion and diversity at USD and advising the president on relevant issues, policies, and practices. Dr. Alberto Pulido chairs the advisory board, and Dr. Beth Dobkin serves as vice chair. PABID called for proposals for the 2007-08 Inclusion and Diversity Grants and reviewed all proposals submitted using the Grant Application Guidelines.
- Internationalization: Administrative offices for many international programs have been consolidated in the International Center, located in Serra Hall 315. The center welcomed the campus community to their new offices with an open house held on October 12. The International Council, active during 2006-07, has been replaced by two new committees. Faculty appointed to the International Studies Abroad Committee continue to develop USD's opportunities for study abroad, and the International Center Advisory Council assists the center staff in developing internationally-oriented programs. The center also maintains and develops the International Gateway website.
- Integrated Learning: The first area of emphasis under this strategic theme was the first-year experience, a cooperative venture between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. Together, they created the new "Torero Days" freshman orientation program, added peer mentors and training workshops to improve the preceptorial experience, and developed educational and social programs in the residence halls to smooth students' adjustment to college life. The First Year Experience website explains these programs in more detail, and the FYE Advisory Board is assessing the success of the initial efforts. The next area of emphasis for the integrated learning theme being developed by the Second Year Experience committee. That group prepared a proposal for Provost Julie Sullivan and Vice President Carmen Vazquez with recommendations for an integrated second year experience. The proposal has also been presented to Unversity Senate and will be presented to the Board of Trustees at their meeting on December 7.


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