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Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Today is the day candidates will find out if they will move forward to the next step of their campaigns.
Some of the biggest races we're following today include the races for Democratic Richmond County sheriff and the Republican 12th Congressional District.
To see our coverage from throughout this election season, click here.
The unofficial vote count is in and it looks like it will be Democrat Richard Roundtree versus Republican Freddie Sanders in the general election for the sheriff race.
"I'm tired, but I'm excited," Roundtree said to News 12's Laura Warren.
He says opponent Scott Peebles called him tonight and said that he would support them in the campaign.
News 12's Chris Thomas talked to Peebles after votes came in.
"Well, obviously, I'm disappointed. When you decide to throw your hat in the ring, then ... somebody's gotta lose," he said.
Both Peebles and his campaign manager say it's too early to say if they would ask for a recount.
Although Lee Anderson came out on top of the unofficial results, he didn't want to give a comment.
Anderson's campaign manager said, "We're feeling great. It's an exciting night for us. We look forward to moving forward."
His opponent, Rick Allen, lost by 153 votes in unofficial polling numbers.
"If there had not been a sheriff's race, ya know, we'd probably be sitting here with a couple thousand vote lead. But, you know, that's not the case," said Allen to News 12's Katie Beasley.
Unofficial result: Anderson wins GOP race for 12th Congressional District with 50.28 percent -- only 153 votes.
Even with 100 percent reporting, it's still so close:
Lee Anderson: 13,778 -- 50%
Rick Allen: 13,625 -- 50%
Lee Anderson accompanied by former GOP opponents turned supporters Wright McLeod and Maria Sheffield.
We've got results in for several races:
Jefferson County Clerk of Superior Court (Dem)
100% reporting
Anne Durden 1,536 -- 60%
Amy Howard 1,014 -- 40%
Jefferson County Tax Commissioner (Dem)
100% reporting
Nancy W. McGraw 1,562 -- 60%
John Brent Dye 1,022 -- 40%
Washington County State Court Judge
100% reporting
John Dana 1,927 -- 60%
Arthur L. Walker 1,301 -- 40%
While the Richmond County sheriff race is counted for, the race for the 12th Congressional District is still too close to call.
With 58 percent reporting:
Anderson: 13,778 -- 50%
Allen: 13,625 -- 50%
Anderson keeping up with results on his phone:
This just in. Unofficial results: Roundtree wins Dem. sheriff race with 447 vote difference over Peebles.
Numbers with 100 percent reporting:
Roundtree: 13,712 -- 51%
Peebles: 13,265 -- 49%
After the unofficial results came in, Peebles admits defeat to his campaign supporters. The race is not close enough for a mandatory recount, but Peebles can still request one if he would like to.
The race for the 12th Congressional District is also tight.
With 53 percent reporting, Anderson has 51 percent and Allen has 49 percent.
The Democratic race for Richmond County sheriff is still tied at 50 percent, with 91 percent reporting.
The vote tally is pretty close. Here are the most recent tallies:
Roundtree: 11,709
Peebles: 11,631
Here's the crowd at Peebles' campaign watching numbers roll in.
Unofficial results: Roundtree wins Dem. sheriff race with 447 vote difference over Peebles.
Rusty Oxford wins the race for Dem. Johnson County sheriff with 53 percent, 100 percent reporting.
Michael Morris captured 47 percent of the vote.
The race for Richmond County sheriff is at a tie with 82 percent reporting.
Richard Roundtree: 10,838 -- 50%
Scott Peebles: 10,689 -- 50%
News 12 has called the race for District 1 of the Columbia County Board of Elections with 92 percent reporting.
David P. Dekle: 2,501 -- 63%
Carolyn Chase: 1,444 -- 37%
Roundtree is still in the lead, this time with 32 percent reporting.
Richard Roundtree (Dem) 6,138 -- 51%
Scott Peebles (Dem) 5,879 -- 49%
Roundtree checking out results on the computer.
Lt. Roundtree has taken the lead in the race for Richmond County sheriff (13 percent reporting):
Richard Roundtree: 1,964 -- 54%
Scott Peebles: 1,682 -- 46%
In the race for Johnson County sheriff (Dem), 75 percent of precincts are reporting.
Michael Morris: 943 -- 50%
Rusty Oxford: 942 -- 50%
With 14 percent of precincts reporting, Anderson is in the lead with 55 percent.
Lee Anderson: 2,935 -- 55%
Rick Allen: 2,356 -- 5%
Polls are now closed. We'll keep you updated as results roll in!
In the Democratic Richmond County sheriff race, Cpt. Scott Peebles and Lt. Richard Roundtree are facing off again. In the primary, Peebles earned 47 percent of the vote while Roundtree had 39 percent.
Whoever wins will face off with Freddie Sanders, who scored the Republican nomination by a landslide, taking away 76 percent.
The race for the 12th Congressional District has been heated from the get-go. In the runoff, Lee Anderson and Rick Allen are battling it out to see who will take on Congressman John Barrow in the general election. Allen beat out Wright McLeod for the third spot by just 584 votes.
McLeod dropped out of the race and has since endorsed Anderson. Maria Sheffield, who came in fourth place, has also endorsed Anderson.
Other races we're following tonight include:
-Columbia County Board of Education (District 1): David Dekle vs. Carolyn Chase
-State Senate, District 26 (Dem): David Lucas vs. Miriam Paris
-Jefferson County Clerk of Superior Court (Dem): Anne Durden vs. Amy Howard
-Jefferson County Tax Commissioner (Dem): John Brent Dye vs. Nancy McGraw
-Johnson County Sheriff (Dem): Rusty Oxford vs. Michael Morris
-Washington County State Court Judge: Arthur Walker vs. John Dana
-Hancock County Superior Court Clerk (Dem): Frances Hunt vs. LeShauna Jackson
Polls are still open but stay tuned to News 12 both on the air and online for updates.
Cpt. Scott Peebles campaigning on Tuesday.
Lt. Richard Roundtree campaigning on Tuesday.


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The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment and involvement as it develops a comprehensive plan for reducing hazardous fuels for wildfires in the Eagle Valley.The BLM is preparing a programmatic environmental assessment that will take a comprehensive look at managing vegetation on BLM lands across the Eagle Valley to reduce potential wildfires. Completing this programmatic EA will streamline the approval process for individual projects that would cover up to several hundred acres over the next 10 years or so.Projects could include mechanical treatments such as a Hydro-axe, as well as prescribed fire and hand-cutting to thin trees and other hazardous fuels. The focus is to reduce the risk of large-scale wildfires that could enter private land from BLM lands, improve conditions for firefighter and public safety, and improve wildlife habitat and overall ecosystem health."We want to hear from the public about this plan. What types of projects do you support, and where?" said BLM Fuels Specialist Rusty Stark. "We also want to have the opportunity to answer questions from the public, so we are encouraging people to stop by our open house this month."The open house and presentation will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 in the Garden Level Room at the Eagle County Building, 500 Broadway. — Staff report
The Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's offices in Avon, Eagle and El Jebel will be closed for motor vehicle, recording and liquor license transactions on Nov. 6 to allow all staff to assist with the General Election. All three locations will be open for election assistance from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Documents requiring recording will be accepted and processed on Nov. 7 with an effective date of Nov. 6. For more information, visit www.eaglecounty.us/clerk or call Eagle County Clerk and Recorder Teak Simonton at 970-328-8728.— Staff report
Eagle County Clerk Teak Simonton is reminding voters of the following important election dates:Oct. 22 to Nov. 2 — Early voting available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at all three Clerk & Recorder's Office locations.Oct. 27 — Saturday early voting available 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all three Clerk & Recorder's Office locations.Oct. 30 — Deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot be mailed.Nov. 2 — Deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot in person.Nov. 6 — Election Day. Polling place and Clerk's Office hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Clerk and Recorder's Offices are located in Avon at 100 West Beaver Creek Blvd., in Eagle at 500 Broadway and in El Jebel at 0020 Eagle County Drive. To determine your polling place location, visit www.eaglecounty.us/clerk.Voters are also reminded that identification is required both to vote early and at the polls on Election Day. The most common acceptable forms of ID include Colorado driver's licenses, Colorado Department of Revenue IDs, valid U.S. passports, valid student ID cards from any institution of higher education in Colorado, U.S. military IDs and certified birth certificates.Electioneering is not allowed within 100 feet of any polling place. All forms of the following actions are prohibited: campaigning for or against any candidate who is on the ballot; campaigning for or against any ballot issue or question on the ballot; wearing clothing, buttons, hats and pins with candidates' names or ballot issues.For more information, contact the Elections Department at 970-328-8715.— Staff reportEnergy assistance program in Eagle accepting applicationsThe Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) will be available for eligible households from Nov. 1 through April 30, 2013. Qualifying limited-income households may receive assistance to pay a portion of their home energy bill.For the 2012-13 heating season, Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin Counties have contracted with Goodwill Industries of Southern and Western Colorado to administer the program. Goodwill Industries has been administering the LEAP program for El Paso County for more than 15 years and has developed an effective process for managing approximately 20,000 applications per heating season. "By contracting with Goodwill, households seeking assistance will receive their benefits more quickly and at a lower cost to the county," said Megan Burch, economic services manager for Eagle and Pitkin County.Households may qualify for LEAP assistance if anyone within the home is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; heating costs are paid directly to an energy provider or is included in the rent; and gross monthly household income is within income guidelines. Household SizeMonthly Income 1$1,3972$1,8923$2,3874$2,8825$3,3776$3,8727$4,3678$4,862Each qualified household may receive only one LEAP benefit for the winter season. Additional factors such as type of heat being used and type of dwelling unit are considered before an amount is awarded to an applicant. Funds for home heating system repairs may also be available.An additional resource for those struggling with high heat bills is the Governor's Energy Office Energy Management Program, also known as the Weatherization Program. The program is available to assist low- and moderate-income households reduce their heating costs through services such as insulation, caulking and weather-stripping, as well as the installation of new storm windows and new energy-efficient furnaces and refrigerators. Those who qualify for LEAP, Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), Old Age Pension (OAP) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) automatically qualify for these weatherization services.After Nov. 1, applications for LEAP may be picked up from any of the Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin County Health and Human Services office locations in Aspen, Avon, Eagle, El Jebel, Glenwood Springs, and Rifle. To request an application by mail or for more information on LEAP and other available resources, call Discover Goodwill at 1-888-775-5327 or Heat Help at 1-866-432-8435. For more information on the Weatherization Program, call 1-800-332-3669 or visit www.nwccog.org and click on "Weatherization Program."— Staff report

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To identify those who may have been exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), healthcare providers typically inject a substance called tuberculin under the skin of the forearm. If a red welt forms around the injection site within 72 hours, the person may have been infected. This doesn't necessarily mean he or she has active disease. People who may test positive on the tuberculin test include
If people have an obvious reaction to the skin test, other tests can help to show if they have active TB. In making a diagnosis, healthcare providers rely on symptoms and other physical signs, the person's history of exposure to TB, and X-rays that may show evidence of Mtb infection.
The healthcare provider also will take sputum and other samples to see if the TB bacteria will grow in the laboratory. If bacteria are growing, this positive culture confirms the diagnosis of TB. Because Mtb grows very slowly, it can take four weeks to confirm the diagnosis. An additional two to three weeks usually are needed to determine which antibiotics to use to treat the disease.
Between two and eight weeks after being infected with Mtb, a person's immune system responds to the TB germ by walling off infected cells. From then on the body maintains a standoff with the infection, sometimes for years. Most people undergo complete healing of their initial infection, and the bacteria eventually die off. A positive TB skin test and old scars on a chest X-ray may provide the only evidence of the infection.
If, however, the body's resistance is low because of aging, infections such as HIV, malnutrition, or other reasons, the bacteria may break out of hiding and cause active TB.
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The Council of Local Organizations for Volunteer Entrancement (CLOVE) announces winners of the 2013 Hands in Action Award. CLOVE is a non-profit organization that serves as a support network for local volunteer coordinators. Established in 1982, CLOVE has continued conversations and collaboration focused on topics surrounding volunteer management. CLOVE members meet monthly to network, learn and grow together.
The Hands in Action Award was developed in 2010 as a way for CLOVE members to honor and showcase volunteers within their organizations during National Volunteer Week. This year National Volunteer Week is April 21 – April 27. CLOVE will recognize eighteen outstanding volunteers for their contributions to the Greater Mankato area. Each honoree will receive an award and several gift certificates for local area businesses.
The 2013 Hands In Action Award honorees are:
· Myra Colacovik - MSU Mankato Office of Community Engagement
·Eric Sletten – Leisure Education for Exceptional People
·Davie Ulrich - Mankato Community Education and Recreation
·LaVonne Smasal - Habitat for Humanity of South Central MN
·Amanda Diehm - Girl Scouts of MN and WI River Valleys
·Mary Lou Kudela - Girl Scouts of MN and WI River Valleys
·Casey Wussow - YWCA Girls on the Run
·Joellen Preston - Lifeworks
·Stephanie Bassett - Children's Museum of Southern MN
·Marilyn Dundas - MN River Area Agency on Aging
·Emilie Hauser - Primrose Retirement Community
·Shannon Dunn - YWCA Ready to Learn
·Donna Nielsen - Mankato Area Public Schools
·Angee Backman – SMILES Center for Independent Living
·Marilyn Thomas – SMILES Center for Independent Living
·Joe Wallschlaeger - Twin Valley Council Boy Scouts
·Julie Thorleifson – ARC Southwest
·Ruth Prins - Ecumen Pathstone Living
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Friday, the first day of winter and the year's shortest day, will kick off a wet weekend as a storm moves across the Bay Area, bringing rain, cold and winds of up to 25 mph in places -- if the world doesn't end.
If we're still here, the storm will drench the Bay Area with as much as 2 or 3 inches of rain and dump lots of snow in the Sierra, with weather clearing by Christmas.
So far, the only delays in air travel are on flights in and out of Chicago, which is experiencing heavy winds. But travelers are advised to check their airlines for changes in departure times. Southerly winds were expected to bring rain to the Bay Area around midnight, shortly before the winter solstice, which occurs at exactly 3:12 a.m. Friday morning. The 5,126-year Mayan calendar ends its "great cycle" with this solstice, which has stirred a brisk discussion over whether or not the world will end on Friday.
Undaunted forecasters are predicting rain and steady winds of 10 to 25 mph, depending on location, rattling the Bay Area off and on for the rest of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The storm will hit the East Bay first and spread south into San Jose a couple of hours later, continuing through the early afternoon hours Friday.
The weather may actually help retailers. Carrie Williams, director of marketing at Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton, said stores usually benefit from bad weather because the mall is dry and warm.
And this late, shoppers have few options if they hope to finish their gift list before Christmas, she noted.
The heaviest rain will start Saturday morning and extend into the afternoon.
Sunday should bring scattered showers followed by another sustained stretch of rain in the afternoon through the evening, according to the weather service.
Temperatures will be in the mid- to upper 50s, but the wind will make it feel colder.
"It's definitely going to be blustery and ugly out there," said Christine Riley, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Monterey. "We're not seeing a clear break in the rain from late Friday morning until Saturday afternoon," Riley said.
The East Bay will get up to 3 inches of rain through Sunday evening and will experience the strongest winds, with sustained blasts of 25 mph rattling tree tops at times. The South Bay will get 13/4 to 2 inches of rain through Sunday and will be buffeted by 10-15 mph winds, with gusts of up to 25 mph, the weather service said.
The area is already above the average December rainfall, with more than a week left in the month.
One event that will remain undiminished by the expected heavy rain is the noon-5 p.m. Winter Solstice celebration in Marin County's Muir Woods National Monument.
"We do this rain or shine, wind or ice, full moon or starry night -- you name it," said Mia Monroe, a ranger at Muir Woods.
Lake Tahoe is battening down for a storm that is expected to dump a lot of snow on the Sierra.
"We're expecting 5 to 6 feet of snow with potential blue skies for Christmas," said Squaw Valley spokeswoman Amelia Richmond.
The weather service predicts periods of moderate to heavy snow Friday through Sunday night, courtesy of a low-pressure system that will remain over the Sierra through the weekend.
There could be "whiteout" conditions and lengthy travel delays, the weather service said in a bulletin. It advised travelers to consider alternate routes to avoid the Sierra passes this weekend.
Across the Bay Area, there's always a chance that a heavy gust could knock down a power line.
"If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and extremely dangerous," PG&E spokeswoman Monica Tell warned. Don't touch or try to move it, and keep children and animals away, she said.
Report downed power lines immediately by calling 911 and PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.
The power company also warned against using candles if lights go out. The risk of fire isn't worth it, especially at this time of year when flammable decorations abound.
If you have to use a candle, keep it away from drapes, lamp shades, trees and small children.
There's a potential for the storm to affect air travel, said John Ginty, duty manager at the San Francisco International Airport, but on Thursday afternoon, the only delays were for travel in and out of Chicago. There, gusty winds have caused delays of about an hour. Ginty advised travelers to check with their airline for changes in departure times.
Bay Area News Group staff writer Heather Somerville contributed to this report. Contact Pete Carey at 408-920-5419. Follow him at Twitter.com/petecarey.
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Consumers, Manufacturers Can't Agree on Whether Glass Is Half Full or Half Empty
U.S. consumers are looking for more blue skies ahead. Manufacturers see dark clouds.
U.S. households are still optimistic about the economy. The top-line consumer sentiment index slipped in early June to 82.7 from the final May reading of 84.5. But the May reading was the highest since July 2007, so the early-June reading does not suggest consumers are turning gloomy. Consumers' expectations about the future edged up to the highest reading since last November.
U.S. manufacturers, however, aren't feeling the love. The Federal Reserve said manufacturing output edged up only 0.1% in May after losses in the two previous months. Friday's report followed regional and private factory surveys that showed the sector struggling last month.
Economists at IHS Global Insight point out that what is ailing factories are factors outside of consumer demand.
"The sequester will hurt growth through the end of the year, while slowing growth in emerging markets and a lengthy euro zone recession have muted foreign demand. This is hurting manufacturing and prompting businesses to remain ultra-cautious about hiring and capital spending," the IHS economists wrote.
U.S. consumers, on the other hand, are still increasing their spending, if only modestly, this quarter.
That is allowing production of durable consumer goods to outpace overall manufacturing. While total output has risen just 1.6% in the year ended in May, auto production is up 7.8%, home electronics is up 3.3%, and appliances and furniture are up 1.9%.
But will consumers continue to spend?
Expectations are usually a good indicator for spending; a consumer who is optimistic about the future isn't focused on socking away money for a rainy day.
But the correlation isn't strong and the Michigan report itself shows spending plans slowing. The expectations index for durable-goods purchases fell to 141 in early June from 147 in May, and auto-buying expectations dropped to 135 from 145.
Those levels aren't retrenchment readings, but the declines suggest some pent-up demand has been satisfied.
If consumer spending, especially on vehicles, slow, then U.S. manufacturing–already facing the headwinds listed by IHS Global–will struggle further in the second half.


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Dance squad ranked 8th in nation
January 14, 2000
The Lindenwood University Lion Line Dance Squad is ranked eighth nationally in the Open Division of the Universal Dance Association.
The Lion Line participated in the association¹s annual competition at Disney/MGM Studios in Orlando, Fla. January 7-9. This is the first time the Lion Line has taken part in the competition.
The squad of 11 women performed an original dance called "The Dream," choreographed by co-captains Crystal Morgan of St. Charles, Mo. and Mandi Pruett of Liberty, Mo.
Other participating dancers on the Lindenwood Lion Line included Desiree Blanc of Florissant, Mo.; Angela Kammermeyer of Calverton Park, Mo., Heather Kelley of St. Charles, Mo., Kristy Kraemer of Bridgeton, Mo., Shannon Lueders of Florissant, Mo., Lynea Nessing of Godfrey, Ill., Meg Sandau of Florissant, Mo., Emily Turay of St. Charles, Mo., and Katie VanDillen of Florissant, Mo.
"I have never seen our women dance so well," said Alice Bloch, director of Lindenwood¹s dance program. "We received so many compliments on our dancing. It is unusual for a squad to be ranked nationally the first time it participates in a competition. I am so proud of our dancers."
The Lion Line dance squad performs at Lindenwood sporting events. Members of the squad also participate in Lindenwood dance concerts throughout the year.
For more information on the Lindenwood Lion Line and Lindenwood University's dance program, contact Bloch at (636) 916-8250 or 949-4855 or call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (636) 949-4949.
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The Chico Starz Junior Olympic Fastpitch Softball program is hosting tryouts for the 2013 fall season on Saturday, August 17 and Saturday, August 24. Tryouts for the Under-10, Under-12 and Under-14 teams will be at Chico's DeGarmo Park, Field #2 on August 17. Under-10 players will try out from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Under-12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Under-14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tryouts for the Under-16 and Under-18 teams will be August 24 at Hooker Oak Field in Chico. Under-16 players will tryout from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Under-18's will go from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested in participating are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes early. For more information, contact Lance Whitaker at 530-342-8533 or Steve Deadmond at 530-343-8384.
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Hi first post and what do you know, its a problem
Don't get me wrong I love this software and have been enjoying it for a week or so know.
I have run into a problem though, I decided to use a wired connection so I could stream HD to the ps3 without degrading it, like when connected through wireless.
However now every so often, the just stops and won't restart. I check the iMAc and I get "mencoder_mt has unexpectedly quit"
I have tried the enhanced multicore support both selected and deselected, this doesn't seem to change anything.
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Lorde, the Kiwi singer-songwriter who won a Grammy on Sunday night, is 17—or is she? Is this Lorde's birth certificate?
Some context: Lorde is from New Zealand, and sings a popular song called "Royals," among others. She is, many people will tell you, 17 years old. Many others don't believe this:
Here are some Lorde song lyrics: "I'm kind of older than I was when I reveled without a care." Hmm.
"Hi, I'm Ella," she "deadpanned" to Vanity Fair last week, "and I'm actually 45." Hmm. Hmmmm.
Earlier this month, Lorde told Rookie's Tavi Gevinson that The Virgin Suicides "really resonated with me as a teenager. I mean, I am still a teenager."
Hmmmmmmmmmmm. So, anyway, that brings us to today: Emma Carmichael, late of this website and its sports cousin Tronball, has done the hard reporting work and paid a $17.02 fee to obtain the birth certificate of one Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, d.b.a. Lorde, born November 7, 1996:
First of all, though, this is not a birth certificate. This is an easily forged document called a "data printout." Carmichael says she'll have access to the real, handwritten certificate in a week, but even then: Can we trust the New Zealand government? (Side question: Is Lorde even actually from New Zealand? Did you hear her accent at the Grammys? What part of New Zealand is California in?) For that matter, can we trust Carmichael, The Hairpin, or the Awl Blog Network? (Carmichael, for the record, claims to be 25, but has not produced a birth certificate.)


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The season of giving is a time to give thanks — and to give back. From helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy, to donating to our local Toys for Tots drive, America is at its best when it comes together to help others. Unfortunately, incentives that encourage our giving spirit are threatened like never before — and at a time when they're needed most.
Our elected leaders in Washington are considering caps or cuts to the charitable deduction, a 100-year-old tax benefit for those who give to charitable causes. While our nation faces a real and urgent budget crisis, this approach could have dire consequences, reducing donations to nonprofits and cutting or eliminating work important to our local communities, at a time when most have experienced higher demand for services.
Limiting the charitable deduction would greatly affect our organization, and the many other nonprofits that people care about and contribute to: our hospitals, volunteer fire departments, medical research foundations, and other nonprofits that provide valuable services.
The charitable deduction is different from other itemized deductions in that it rewards a selfless act by encouraging individuals to give part of their income to worthy causes.
Jim Delaune
Executive Director,
Orange County Land Trust
Columnist Heather Yakin got it right. The murder/suicide committed by football player Jovan Belcher appears to be an act of domestic violence. He most probably would have committed the act by whatever means necessary.
Shame on Bob Costas for attempting to deflect the matter off the real issue and make it about guns. This, during a prime-time football game in front of a captive audience. It also reflects poorly on NBC and the NFL.
Costas is a sports announcer who should keep his opinions about social issues to himself and not be editorializing on the air. That is simply not his job and totally out of line.
A simple expression of sympathy for all those affected by the tragedy would have been much more appropriate.
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After sneaking up on the competition in his unveiling last month, In Trouble will have no such luxury when he returns as the morning-line favorite for the 124th running of the Grade 2, $200,000 Futurity on Sunday at Belmont Park.
Trained by Tony Dutrow for owner Team D, the bay juvenile son of Tiz Wonderful is the 5-2 top choice in a field of six 2-year-olds that includes graded stakes winners Corfu and Wired Bryan.
In Trouble stretches out to six furlongs for the Futurity after a three-quarter length victory in his lone start, a 5 ½-furlong sprint on the main track on August 10 at Saratoga Race Course, where he was sent off at odds of 7-1.
"He was really good the first time. I felt good about taking him to Saratoga and running him," said Dutrow. "I named him In Trouble because I had worked him with a 3-year-old and he went really, really good. Walking back to the barn, I said to myself, 'I don't know who's in there, but whoever it is, they're going to be in trouble that day.'"
Under jockey Joe Rocco Jr., who will be back aboard in the Futurity from post 1, In Trouble hit the wire in 1:03.86 in his debut, beating a pair of next-out winners in Sound of Freedom and Tiznowforamerica. Sound of Freedom is one of two Todd Pletcher-trained horses entered in the Futurity.
"[In Trouble] surprised me, because he was so professional that day he ran," said Dutrow, who won the 2000 Futurity with Burning Roma. "He walked through all those people to the paddock, let me saddle him, went onto the track, loaded in the gate, broke well, sat behind horses and responded when asked. He never turned a hair and acted like he'd been doing it his whole life."
Pletcher has two Futurity wins to his credit, with King of the Roxy in 2006 and Overanalyze last year. Corfu, the second program choice at 3-1, made his first three starts this summer at Saratoga, winning his debut on July 25 and coming back 17 days later to take the Grade 2 Saratoga Special, both in gate-to-wire fashion.
In his most recent start, the Malibu Moon colt was on the lead again before giving way and finishing ninth of 10, beaten 16 ½ lengths by Strong Mandate in the Grade 1 Hopeful, which was run over a muddy, sealed main track.
"I think [the wet track] did have a little something to do with it, which was a little bit frustrating because we'd actually breezed him on a little bit of an off track on the Oklahoma [training track] prior to that and he seemed to handle it well," Pletcher said. "He never looked truly comfortable in the Hopeful and, even though he was on the lead, he didn't seem like he was doing it as easy as he normally does.
"[Strong Mandate] ran an unbelievable race that day, and the rest of the field didn't. You've got to [chalk] a lot of that up to the racetrack. He's trained well since then so we'll just regroup and try again. His first two starts were very good, so we'll hope he runs back to one of those."
Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez will ride Corfu from post 3.
Corfu's stablemate, Sound of Freedom, was caught late by In Trouble in his debut then came back to lead all the way in breaking his maiden on September 2 at Saratoga at the Futurity's six-furlong distance.
"He actually ran well over the wet track, and his first start was good even though he didn't win," said Pletcher."He's come back and trained well, so it's a logical step for him. At this stage, you have pretty limited options. There aren't many allowance races around, so you're kind of giving up a little bit of experience to some horses but having two races under his belt should help."
Current meet-leading rider Javier Castellano and Sound of Freedom, 6-1, will depart from post 2.
New York-bred Wired Bryan, trained by former Pletcher assistant Michael Dilger, won the Grade 2 Sanford in his second career start on July 21 at Saratoga, then finished second by a nose in the Saratoga Special and a tiring fifth in the Hopeful. He is cross-entered in the New York Breeders' Futurity on Saturday at Finger Lakes.
"It was a very tiring track [in the Hopeful]," said Dilger."The horses that weren't on the pace finished the best. [Jockey] Shaun [Bridgmohan] came back after the race and said he hated the track. He's doing very well. I'm very happy with him."
Luis Saez is named to ride Wired Bryan, 7-2, who drew outside post 6.
Big Sugar Soda rallied after being bumped at the break to pass tiring horses and finish fourth in the Hopeful. Trained by Steve Asmussen for owners Kirk and Judy Robison, the Ready's Image colt was impressive in breaking his maiden on July 22 at Saratoga, drawing off to win by 8 ¼ lengths in 1:03.59 for 5 ½ furlongs.
In his maiden win, Big Sugar Soda not only earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 94, third-fastest by a 2-year-old this year, but beat subsequent Grade 1 Hopeful winner Strong Mandate.
"I think you have to draw a line through [the Hopeful]," said Toby Sheets, Asmussen's Belmont-based assistant. "He has trained exceptionally here. They were high on him right from the beginning, from the way he performs and the way he runs. I think he's going to run a good race."
Jose Lezcano will be aboard Big Sugar Soda, 4-1, from post 5.
Rounding out the Futurity field is Financial Mogul, who ran fourth in Big Sugar Soda's maiden victory race. In his next start, the son of Street Boss came wide from off the pace to win by 5 ½ lengths in 1:24.20 for seven furlongs in a race originally carded for the turf.
"I was disappointed in his first start, but that's come up a super race if you look at the horses that have come out of there," trainer Rick Violette said. "He probably ran a little green, and he was better off for it in his next start. We hope he moves up another notch in here. I think he'll be pretty effective in this spot."
The field for the Grade 2, $200,000 Futurity:
In Trouble (KY)
J Rocco, Jr.
A W. Dutrow
Sound of Freedom (KY)
J Castellano
T A. Pletcher
Corfu (KY)
J R. Velazquez
Financial Mogul (KY)
J L. Ortiz
R A. Violette, Jr.
Big Sugar Soda (KY)
J Lezcano
S M. Asmussen
Wired Bryan (NY)
L Saez
M Dilger
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New Windows 8 Computer? What to Do with Your Old Computer
If you've recently purchased a new machine equipped with Windows 8, you might be sitting around with one computer too many. After you've transferred everything of value from the old computer to the new, what do you do with the old computer? After wiping your PC clean with the new Remove Everything and Reinstall Windows option, you're left with several options:
Hand me down: Many people simply pass their old computers down to the kids. Kids don't need powerhouse computers for typing term papers.
Charities: Charities have grown pickier about what they'll accept. Make sure that the computer and its monitor still work. (Some charities take only flat-panel monitors.)
Salvage: Take the green route and salvage your old PC's parts. For example, you can usually put your old PC's hard drives into your new PC for backup storage. Most new PCs can handle a second monitor for extra-wide desktops.
Recycle it: Dell recycles old computers, parts, and accessories. For more information, visit the recycling page at Dell's website.
Freecycle: When your old PC is no longer loved by either you or your friends, visit the Freecycle Network. With chapters in many cities worldwide, the Freecycle website lets you list unwanted items; other people swing by and take them off your hands. A starving student may still find some value in your old PC, perhaps even for parts.
Trash: An increasing number of cities and states ban this option in order to keep hazardous waste out of the landfills. It's illegal to throw away PCs or monitors in California, Texas, and several other states. Call your local landfill to see whether it offers special "electronic device drop off" days where you can bring your electronic discards for disposal.
Keep your old computer around for a few weeks while you break in your new computer. You might remember an important file or setting on the old computer that hasn't yet been transferred.
For more information about Windows 8 and its features, explore Windows 8 For Dummies, available online.


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SCPlugin integrates Subversion into the Mac OS X finder.
Required OS: not specified
Tags: subversion , svn , scm , versioncontrol
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Unfortunately this project has not been maintained very well, the current stable release is nigh unusable on Snow Leopard. A brilliant idea to bring the TortoiseSVN UI paradigm to Mac OS X though. Right now I am just using the command line client. For free alternative GUI I suggest the subpar SvnX... if you want to pay, try Versions or Cornerstone.
Anybody willing to hack up something similar for git/GitX?
Hurray! Version 0.7 is awesome. Finally, a decent subversion client for mac that is SIMPLE.
Try this out today if you need to use SVN on a mac.
Yeah, I really wish this project would get some progress. Mac OS X really needs a decent subversion client. svnX is a terrible ui.
What I need.. right click on a file... get version history. Diff 2 versions. Its sad to have to open up parallels to do this...
Diffly is really great for diffing the working copy. Just need my other use case (diffing 2 arbitrary revisions of a file) and I'll be happy.
I look forward to a usable Mac TortoiseSVN clone. Unfortunately, it doesn't work very well yet. Still using svnX.
Very nice! As a TortoiseSVN user I appreciate the effort to bring the plugin paradigm to the mac.
I can't grade the latest version yet as I haven't used it enough, but so far so good.


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Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are moving in together, according to Us Weekly.
That sound you just heard was Demi Moore, peeling out after snatching another 22-year-old guy off the street.
A source said the actress has been staying at Kutcher's 9,000-square-foot mansion in the Hollywood Hills while her home is being remodeled, but now the move may become permanent. "Ashton's male roommate is moving out to make room for her," one source told Us Weekly. "They really are perfect for each other," added another.
Last month, the Sun (the tabloid, not the fireball in the sky) reported Kunis and Kutcher are moving to London together while the 29-year-old actress films "Jupiter Ascending." They were reportedly house-hunting in the Marylebone neighborhood, where Kate Hudson and Guy Ritchie both have homes.
Us Weekly said that, though Kunis hasn't talked much about her relationship with her former "That '70s Show" co-star, she did tell Playboy she wanted kids and to be a "present mom" one day.
"I want to be a producer," she said, during the interview with James Franco. "That's really what I want, because I love this work in a weird, sick way. But I also want a life. I want a family -- just, like, one day, not tomorrow." She said her career forces her to wait. "I'm never in the same place for more than two months. How am I ever going to have a family like that? You have to make compromises."
Kunis and Kutcher have been seeing each other since last April, four months after his split from Demi Moore.
Contact Tony Hicks on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BayAreaNewsGroup.TonyHicks, or on Twitter at twitter.com/insertfoot.


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Rx Minute: Cancer treatments have created nearly $2 trillion in societal value
Cancer treatments have created nearly $2 trillion in societal value
Cancer treatments have created nearly $2 trillion in societal value
A recent working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research compares the investment in cancer R&D since the beginning of the war on cancer with the value of the increases in survival that resulted between 1988 and 2000 and found that the gains for society and patients have far outweighed the costs, generating 23 million additional life-years and $1.9 trillion in value to society overall.
Advances in treatment, rather than advances in detection, were primarily responsible for driving the value of survival gains. In fact, 97% of the total value of cancer gains is attributable to willingness to pay for treatment advances. The authors acknowledge that this may be surprising given that there have been significant advances in detection, but state that their "results suggest that the gains in treatment have been even larger."
Drawing on data from SEER, the researchers found that life expectancy for cancer patients increased 3.9 years. In aggregate, patients have received "tremendous value" from these advances, with a total consumer surplus of about $1.9 trillion. The producer surplus was calculated to be $98-393 billion, based on sales and the range of profit margins for different types of companies. Combining the consumer surplus and the producer surplus, and subtracting out R&D spending, produces a total social surplus of $1.6 to 1.9 billion.
Approximately $300 billion has been spent on R&D since the early 1970s which means that private and federal investments have been fruitful. And "longevity increases far outweigh the costs of achieving them."
Major advances in cancer medicines in 2009
A new report from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) highlighted 51 of the most significant findings of 2009, including 15 major advances that the authors believe "have the potential to lead to a reduction in mortality from cancer". Among the 15 major advances, 12 related to new medicines, better ways to use existing medicines, or newly discovered benefits or approved medicines.
The following are several examples of the major advances included in the report:
- The monoclonal antibody, trastuzumab, which is used to treat breast cancers that over express HER2 protein was shown to be the first targeted therapy effective against gastric cancer. Compared with chemotherapy, trantuzumab increased survival time by 26%.
- Bevacizumab was approved to treat renal cell carcinoma (in combination with interferon) and glioblastoma, which are two of the most deadly forms of cancer. It was shown to nearly double progression-free survival for both types of tumor compared with existing treatments.
- The HPV vaccine was shown to be 90.5% effective in women ages 24 to 45 years. Currently the vaccine is approved for women ages 9 to 26 years, but this new study shows that women who have not been exposed to the virus could benefit.
ASCO President, Douglas Blayney, MD, wrote that this report makes clear that "investment in clinical cancer research pays off," citing an improvement in the mortality rate of 15% since 1990. However, a strong national response, including additional federal funding is important to ensure continued medical breakthroughs.


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Driverless cars may be the motor vehicles of California's near future, thanks to legislation approved by Gov. Jerry Brown last week. They're supposed to be safer, never getting drunk or breaking traffic laws. But watch out for the ones that go bad:
1. "Christine" (1983) -- This carefully restored red 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine has a deadly past and turns out to be possessed by the devil, going around killing people. Thank you Stephen King.
2. "The Car" (1977) -- This aptly titled film stars James Brolin battling a sinister black coupe that terrorizes a small Utah town. Once again, demon possession is suspected.
3. "Duel" (1971) -- Directed by a young Steven Spielberg, "Duel" was a TV movie starring Dennis Weaver being relentlessly pursued by an evil Peterbilt 281 gasoline tanker truck.
4. "Maximum Overdrive" (1986) -- Stephen King strikes again with a bunch of big rig trucks that come to life and try to kill a group of people trapped in a truckstop. Emilio Estevez tries to save the day. This time it's not demons, but possible extraterrestrial involvement.
5. "Wheels of Terror" (1990) — A TV movie where a demonic black Dodge Charger goes on a kidnap-and-killing rampage. And runs lots of red lights in the process. Bad car, bad!


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Tuesday, January 28, 2013
For the last few years, Glenn Hills has had the best wrestling team in the metro Augusta area. This year, they added a secret weapon.
From the day Erika Chew joined the squad as an assistant coach, one thing was clear.
"She's nuclear energy. I can tell you that much," said Head Coach Mark McCall. "She brings a lot of energy to the team, and she brings a lot of technique."
McCall was sold on her the minute she explained she was an Army girl, but it took a little more to convince the team.
Chew said, "I had to beat up the strongest guy. I had to beat him up really bad. At first they were like, 'I don't know about this girl.' Then, once I beat him up, I threw him and beat him up and all this stuff, and they were like, 'Okay. I'm gonna start listening to her. I'm gonna start listening to her.'"
Senior wrestler Corey Holden added, "She took down one person, and we were like, 'Aw, that's just luck.' Then she went to the biggest guy on the team and beat him, and everybody started respecting her."
She's spent most of her life proving herself.
From being the first girl to wrestle at her school, to winning a women's national title in college and now to being one of the only female coaches in the state.
Being a trail blazer is just part of the deal for Erika.
"It just feels good to be one of those pioneers here in Georgia and to have females look up to me and say, 'Wow. I could be something great like you,'" she said.
And like any good coach, the advice doesn't end when practice does.
Junior De'Andre Cochrane said, "When we're not on the mat she actually talks to us trying to tell us to stay focused in school. It's not only about wrestling. Wrestling's second, student athlete, and just makes sure we're on task."
So she's a kind, helpful guide with a mean streak on the mat, and she's totally okay with that.
"I even have coaches and moms and parents from other teams saying, 'Wow. You're like an oxymoron. You're like a girly girl, but then you're like this vicious wrestler.' So I love being the oxymoron. I just love it."
Coach Chew joined the team just because she wanted to give back to the community in a sport that she loves.
She said this will be her only year at Glenn Hills because she expects her Army career to lead her elsewhere.


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Published: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 7:23 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 7:23 a.m.
Don Cable of Flat Rock telephoned the office of U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner the other day and left a couple of messages about the need for armed teachers and armed retired military veterans for school security, and although he doesn't expect to hear from the congressional leader, he hopes his messages got through to him. "What I suggested to him is that we have a federal law allowing teachers 21 years and older in kindergarten through college in the 50 states and territories to carry a concealed weapon while teaching if they so desire and also to and from work, if they pass a background check," says Mr. Cable. "Some of these teachers should do that. I am retired from the military, and we retired military personnel who served our country a minimum of 20 years proved our worth over and over, and we carry a retired military ID card, and again let's have a federal law, in accordance with the Second Amendment, allowing us to carry a concealed weapon anytime, anywhere in the United States and its territories and including airplanes. In Henderson County, I think that if a school wanted extra protection, we retired military personnel would volunteer. We could even step forward and assist law enforcement. I don't know anyone in any branch of the service who didn't get instructions on how to use a weapon. As an aside, there are plenty of retired military right here in my neighborhood. I know of four others, and I'm sure there are more, and we have the training. People will say teachers shouldn't carry guns, but I have a granddaughter still in high school, and it would be nice for a teacher to have a gun just in case. If one saved the life of my granddaughter, praise be. And I also think the speaker of the House should get our calls, and his phone number is 202-225-0600.
LESS 'STUFF': With the beginning of a new year, Lisa Duncan of Lake Lure is wishing for a more simplified life for the world. "We have done this in our home, and if people could start focusing on getting back to the basics, they might find peace and happiness," she says. "Don't continue to make this the land of excess. Learn how to not have stuff."
PRAYER REQUEST: Celena Brown of Hendersonville is asking Mountains to Molehills readers to pray for her sister-in-law and nephew who recently were injured in a head-on collision. "They need our prayers," she says. "My nephew is still in Mission."
QUIPS A WISE GUY: "Know how to prevent sagging? Just eat till the wrinkles fill out."
MARRIAGE: A man and woman were having marriage problems and decided to end their marriage after a very short time together. After a most brief attempt to reconcile, the couple went to court to finalize their break-up. The judge asked the husband, "What has brought you to this point where you are not able to keep this marriage together?" The husband said, "In the six weeks we've been together, we haven't been able to agree on one thing." The wife said, "Seven weeks."
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club agility trial Jan. 18-20 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena in Fletcher. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. More than 400 purebred dogs from throughout the Southeast and representing about 70 AKC registered breeds will compete at various levels of difficulty, against each other and the clock. Spectators are welcome to attend. Best of all, it's free. But spectators are asked to please leave their dogs at home. You'll find the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center off I-26, Exit 40, on Airport Road. More information is online at blueridgeagility.com.
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American Standard 3051.114.CRW White 51" Walk-In Air / Whirlpool Combo Bathtub with Left-Side Seat, Comfort Jets, Simple Controls, and Quick Drain Pump (Fits 60" Alcoves with Extension Kit)
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Technical Specs
|Basin Length
|Basin Width
|Capacity (Gallons)
|3051, Walk In Tub, Everclean
|Drain Placement
|Installation Type
|Walk In
|Number Of Bathers
|Number of Jets
|Tub Shape
Product Certifications:
Products with the Arthritis Foundation's Ease-of-Use Commendation are tested and proven to make daily tasks easier
Product Features:
- Can be installed into 60" alcove/niche with extension kit: 9EXT (offered upon adding this tub to cart)
- Covered under a lifetime door seal, 15 year shell, 10 year component warranty
- Warranty includes in-home service (best in class)
- Manufactured and assembled in the United States of America
- Walk-in type tub - deep (twice the depth of traditional tubs) and roomy for warm soothing soaks
- Integrated double-seal door - seals via large, easy-swing lever
- Includes built-in safety grab bar - sturdy, secure, and in-reach
- 17" chair height built-in seat is easy to get in and out of and is contoured for comfort
- 8" step into the tub
- Combination Air Bath / Whirlpool tub; legendary massage jetted action with soothing heated air bubble action
- Alcove Installation: designed for niche / alcove installs; the three closed sides include a tile flange, open side includes the door and walls leading down to the floor
- Constructed of ultra-durable fiberglass-reinforced acrylic
- Surfaced with the industry's best strain-blocking high-gloss finish
- Tub proportions and contour designed by industry leading ergonomics engineers
- Slip-resistant flooring - textured finishing technique applied
- Patented Quick Drain tub waste (drain) is included
- Faucet not included - please select a roman tub faucet of your choice
- To allow flexibility, tub deck is not pre-drilled with faucet holes - drilling holes to suit your faucet selection's specifications will not void warranty
Luxury Bathing Experience:
By combining Air Bath and Whirlpool technologies within a single tub, American Standard Combo tubs are at the pinnacle of the hydrotherapy market. During each bathe, you'll have your choice between the two following systems…or run both at the same time:
- Air Bath: A unique form of hydrotherapy, Air Bath systems disperse millions of heated air bubbles through release points surrounding the perimeter of the tub. As the bubbles gently break against your skin, the full-body experience is like being lightly caressed all over. Air Baths are warm, calming, and spiritual.
- Whirlpool: Legendary for a reason, Whirlpool systems push air-induced water through strategically placed jets to target muscles that hold tension. They are so effective at relieving tension that they're widely used in sports and rehabilitation medicine. In the home, they provide for a retreat and relief from stress that is unlike any other.
Technologies / Benefits:
- Simple Controls: A single button turns the whirlpool system on and off, while a dial operates the whirlpool system power. Another single button operates the entire air bath system. Perfectly simple.
- Comfort Jets: Unlike other whirlpool jets that are uncomfortable to sit against, Comfort Jets sit flush against tub wall, matching the contour and ergonomics of the tub. These widely acclaimed jets push a broad, low-pressure stream of air-induced water in a circular motion, stretching further into the bath and deeper into your muscles.
- Silent Air Induction: Whirlpool jets don't push just water – they push air too. In fact, it is the air that is adjusted when you dial in your jet velocity. This process of introducing air to the water is called "air induction". For some whirlpool tubs, air induction can create an irritating hissing sound, but not this tub; air induction is done silently.
- Deep Soak: This patented overflow system works with an exclusive drain, positioned significantly higher within the bathing well. With water depths reaching 12" to 18" deeper than other whirlpools, Deep Soak tubs allow for better full-body submergence.
- Quick Drain: Allowing the user to exit the bath as soon as they are ready, Quick Drain use a powerful pump to remove water up to eight times faster than typical gravity-fed drains. It is equipped with a safety suction valve and activates with the touch of a button. No additional plumbing parts / components are required
- Premium Acrylic: Luxury American Standard tubs all use premium acrylic for a reason: it retains a glossy finish, is flexible (will never chip, crack or craze), easy to clean, and far lighter (and easier to install) than cast iron. Premium Acrylic means that it is reinforced with a fiberglass composite for maximum strength.
Product Specifications:
- Overall Length: 51" (head-to-toe measurement when lying inside the tub)
- Overall Width: 30" (shoulder-to-shoulder measurement when lying inside the tub)
- Overall Height: 37" (exterior height from base structural support to top of tub lip)
- Water Depth: 33" (height from tub floor drain to overflow outlet)
- Door Width: 16-1/4" (maximum width of door)
- Step Height: 8" (height of the step leading into the tub)
- Maximum Water Capacity: 60-gallons
- Installation Type: Alcove
- Bath Type: Combination - Air Bath / Whirlpool
- Drain Location: Right
- Pump Placement: Left
- Blower Placement: Left
- Material: Acrylic
- Number of Whirlpool Jets: 13
- Country of Origin: USA
- 3051.114.CR: This model
- 3051.114.CL: This model with left-hand drain
- 3051.114.AR: Air Bath version of this model
- 3051.114.SR: Soaking tub version of this model
- 3051.114.WR: Whirlpool version of this model
About American Standard:
An American brand with over 140 years of innovations, American Standard is defined by experience, intelligence, and indelible influence. As the patriarch for nearly every key product category for the kitchen and bath, their offering shows a level of thoughtfulness and sophistication that could only be attributed to a company with a legacy as rich as that of American Standard. Today, professional plumbers and contemporary DIY home owners continue to turn to American Standard because they appreciate this legacy and know they can trust the innovations behind each product. It is for this reason that American Standard is so widely used within residential and commercial projects in both the United States and abroad - their products truly deliver, just as they have for generations.
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Warranty Info
American Standard Faucet Lifetime Function and Finish Limited Warranty American-Standard warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns their home. American-Standard will provide, free of charge, at it's sole option, replacement part(s) or product (or if no longer available, a comparable product) to replace those which have proven defective in materials or workmanship. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) from the original consumer purchaser must be made available to American-Standard for all limited warranty claims. This limited warranty is non transferable. It does not apply in the event of product damage due to the use of other than genuine American-Standard replacement parts, installation error, abuse, misuse, or improper care and maintenance (whether performed by a plumber, contractor, service provider or member of the purchaser's household). The limited warranty excludes damage due to aggressive air or water conditions, or harsh or abrasive cleaners and/or materials. This limited warranty excludes all industrial, commercial and business usage, whose purchasers are hereby extended a two year limited warranty (with the exception of solenoid valves and other electronic components which carry a one year limited warranty) applying to all other terms of this limited warranty except duration. This limited warranty does not cover labor charges incurred and/or damages sustained in installation, repair or replacement, nor incidental or consequential damages, all of which are expressly disclaimed. This limited warranty is applicable only to American-Standard faucets manufactured after June 1, 1996 and installed in the United States and/or Canada. This limited warranty gives the original consumer purchaser of an America-Standard faucet specific legal rights which may vary from state to state or from province to province. This limited warranty does not cover any liability for consequential or incidental damages, all of which are hereby expressly disclaimed, or the extension beyond the duration of this limited warranty of any implied limited warranties, including those of merchantability or fitness for an intended purpose. In some states or provinces the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages is not allowed, so those exclusions may not apply to you.


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clmc wrote:Guys, for some reason, when you use PMS with a Allshare Samsung TV, the TV can't read the external subtitles when the movie has internal subtitles.
Nice to know but this is not the case. The latest videos I'm watching are AVI files with one video track, two audio tracks (italian and japanese) and external italian subtitles. The problem is still there with PMS but not if I am using MiniDLNA.


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rubber 1
1A tough elastic polymeric substance made from the latex of a tropical plant or synthetically.
Example sentences
- One advantage of this material is that it is more resistant to alcohols than natural rubber latex and vinyl.
- Recently, a coworker told me that there is an alternative to conventional rubber latex that is not a synthetic product.
- Many of the ailments were caused by the ammonia that is added to rubber latex mixture to keep it liquid.
1.1 (rubbers) North American Rubber boots; galoshes.
Example sentences
- You may have your boots, rubbers and scarf, but are you still depending on your thin fall jacket to keep you warm throughout the seemingly endless winter months?
- If you don't find any attractive rubbers, leave your shoes at work and buy yourself a nice pair of boots.
- To make things easier for you, we conducted our own test of the top-rated rubbers.
1.2 Baseball An oblong piece of rubber or similar material embedded in the pitcher's mound, on which the pitcher must keep one foot while delivering the ball.
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- So the pitcher steps off the rubber, rubs the ball in his hands, the stitches chafe across his palms, familiar and welcome.
- The pitcher releases the ball about 5 feet in front of the rubber, and the batter hits the ball about 1.5 feet in front of the plate.
- As we expected, every author claimed that the pitcher achieves velocity by pushing off the rubber with the back foot.
1.3North American informal A condom.
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- It'd be a good idea to back the rubbers up with some foam.
- A couple of beers and a few albums later, Jake asked if Mark had any rubbers.
- Didn't think I was gonna get lucky, so I didn't take any rubbers out with me, and I didn't have any change to get some when I did.
1.4British An eraser for pencil or ink marks.
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- Each case has been filled with much needed resources for the children including pens, pencils, rubbers, rulers and pencil sharpeners.
- They returned delighted, with pens, pencils, rubbers and badges - mementoes from the trip.
- We'll have the usual sort of thing for children like baseball caps, pens, books, CDs, rubbers and pencils.
where (or when) the rubber meets (or hits) the road
- US informal The point at which a theory or idea is put to a practical test: the differences between effective and ineffective teachers show up where the rubber meets the road, in the brains of the studentsWith reference to the informal use of rubber to refer to the tires of a vehicleMore example sentences
- In terms of moral values, this is where the rubber meets the road.
- The combination of riders and management is, of course, where the rubber meets the road.
- Army Reserve company commanders and first sergeants are where the training rubber meets the proverbial road.
Mid 16th century: from the verb rub + -er1. The original sense was 'an implement (such as a hard brush) used for rubbing and cleaning.' Because an early use of the elastic substance (previously known as caoutchouc) was to rub out pencil marks, rubber gained the sense 'eraser' in the late 18th century The sense was subsequently (mid 19th century) generalized to refer to the substance in any form or use, at first often differentiated as India rubber.
Words that rhyme with rubberblubber, clubber, grubber, lubber, scrubber, snubber
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1A contest consisting of a series of successive matches (typically three or five) between the same sides or people in tennis, cricket, and other games.
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- They couldn't beat Jill Schofield and Viv Williamson but won five of the rubbers, top scorers for Poppleton being Kath Halliday and Hilary Spencer winning 22 games.
- In the opening contest of the night Lismore City narrowly defeated RSL six rubbers to five.
- Appleton Roebuck against Wheldrake in division three provided quality tennis worthy of a higher division, the first five rubbers being drawn.
1.2 Bridge A unit of play in which one side scores bonus points for winning the best of three games.
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- In rubber bridge one does not often come across complicated systems and partnership agreements.
- If they take all the tricks they score four games and thus win the rubber immediately.
- The highest score past 250 points wins the rubber.
Late 16th century: of unknown origin; early use was as a term in lawn bowling.
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STOCKTON - The Stockton Police Department released new statistics Thursday showing a continuing decline in violent crime compared to 2012, when the city set a record with 71 homicides.
Homicides were down 63 percent over the first eight months of 2013 compared with the same period in 2012, authorities said. There were 46 homicides in Stockton at the end of August last year. There were 17 in the same period this year.
Overall, violent crime was down 18.7 percent over the first eight months this year, including a 30.9 percent decline in robbery, a 12.5 percent drop in forcible rape and an 11.4 percent decline in aggravated assault, police said. Over the first six months of 2013, homicides were down 63.6 percent and violent crime was down 16.8 percent, authorities said.
Property crime was up 4.5 percent over the first eight months of 2013 compared to 2012, police said. There was a 31.1 percent increase in arson and an 11.5 percent increase in larceny. Auto thefts are down 5.1 percent in the first eight months of this year compared with 2012, police said.
Officer Joe Silva, a spokesman for the Police Department, said officers will continue their efforts to combat violent crime.
"Every day when the men and women of the Stockton Police Department log on to go to work, their mission is to go after the worst of the worst violent offenders," Silva said. "Even though the city has seen a decrease in violent crime, our officers are more than ever committed to going after gangs and criminals who use guns."
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Southington's 2nd-half surge wins Class LL title
WEST HAVEN — Southington High had already waited five extra days to play for the Class LL state championship. So what if it took the Blue Knights a half of football before they really started playing?
No. 4 Southington outscored No. 7 Fairfield Prep by 32 points in the second half as the Blue Knights rallied for a 52-34 victory Thursday night at Ken Strong Stadium to win their first state title since 1998.
"It's utter joy," said South-ington senior quarterback Steph-en Barmore, who was 22-of-33 passing for 346 yards and four touchdowns. "It was a complete team effort, and that's the sweetest thing about it."
Southington (12-1) dominated the second half after taking a 28-14 deficit into the locker room. The Blue Knights scored on all five of their possessions, including three unanswered scores to begin the half.
The comeback at first revolved around Southington's defense, which forced Fairfield Prep (11-3) to punt on all three of its third-quarter drives. That opened the door for Barmore and the offense.
"I went into halftime very calm and relaxed, and I think most of the other guys did, too," Barmore said. "We came out and executed the things we needed to in the second half."
Barmore and junior wide receiver Alex Jamele, who caught 10 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, propelled Southington back into the ballgame. On the Blue Knights' second play of the half, Jamele exploited a blown coverage deep down the right side. Barmore fired a ball to his wideout, who slipped and juked his way 60 yards into the end zone to make it a 28-21 game.
"I think they were giving a cover-three look, and (the defender) dropped way back," Jamele said. "It was supposed to be a fade route, but I stopped when I saw him go back. Stephen gave me a chance to
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The tandem hooked up twice more on Southington's next drive. Barmore hit Jamele for a 42-yard screen down to the Prep 9, and three plays later Jamele caught a 4-yard touchdown pass just inside the front right pylon to tie the game at 28 with 3:50 left in the third.
"He can run every route and catch every ball, and after the catch he's dynamic," Southington coach Mike Drury said of Jamele. "He's not only quick and elusive, but he's a strong kid. He's a bear. We knew if we could get the ball in his hands, he was going to make some big plays for us."
After the Knights made the third consecutive stop to begin the second half, Southington mounted an eight-play drive that ended in a 21-yard field goal by Kyle Smick to take a 31-28 lead with 10:35 remaining. It was the Blue Knights' first lead of the game, but it lasted less than a minute.
Fairfield Prep rallied right back with a two-play series. Quarterback Colton Smith, who ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns, sprung a 70-yard run to the Southington 7. From there, Nicholas Crowle (176 yards, two touchdowns) bowled in to give a 34-31 lead back to Prep.
Southington responded with a seven-play, 66-yard drive that finished on a 7-yard hookup between Barmore and Jasen Rose. It not only gave the Knights a 38-34 advantage with 8:11 to play, but also produced the feeling that the last team with the ball would win the title.
That thought process lasted only a few minutes. With Fairfield Prep facing a third-and-9 at its own 47, Matthew Thomson intercepted Smith and returned it to the Jesuits' 30.
"I remember last year against Glastonbury, Zach Jamele had an interception down the sidelines," Thomson said. "I looked at that and was like, 'I want that to be me one day.' I would have never thought this day would have come."
Four plays later, Barmore scrambled around the 20-yard line and lofted a pass toward the goal line, where Jamele battled in double coverage. He leaped above both defenders and ripped down the ball for the insurance touchdown that made it a 45-34 lead with 3:46 remaining.
"I saw the ball and went up and got it," Jamele said. "We've practiced that since spring ball. It was perfect."
"He's the best receiver in the state," the Yale-bound Barmore said. "I don't know what else is going on in New England, but I would dare to say he's the best receiver in New England. He's an unbelievable athlete, an unbelievable competitor and a game-changer."
Barmore added the icing on the cake when he intercepted Smith on the ensuing series and returned it for a 65-yard touchdown. Zach Jamele also picked off Smith to end the game.
"(Fairfield Prep is) a great team, but one of the things we pride ourselves on is our strength and conditioning," Drury said. "In the fourth quarter, we kept coming. We like to say that we get better as the game goes on, and we did."
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Will Children Suffer 'Son of God'?
Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.–Matthew 5: 10
At an event this week in New York, producer Mark Burnett and his wife, actress-producer Roma Downey, emphasized how important it was to them that their new movie "Son of God" was given a PG-13 rating instead of an R. The movie, which lands in theaters today, features bloody crucifixions as well as a scene in which a boy is crushed by a cart–but Burnett and Downey wanted a family-friendly rating to make sure the film would be seen by children.
Religiously themed entertainment, especially works aimed at families and children, are often faced with tough questions about how to attract core audiences of the faithful without alienating the mainstream, and how to stay true to their core values while providing a certain level of amusement for younger viewers. Jesus said to "suffer little children"–but he presumably didn't want kids to suffer through Bible-based books and movies that are too mature, or too preachy, or too boring for them to enjoy.
"Son of God" is going big with its religious content. Burnett and Downey are openly discussing their Christian beliefs in media appearances, and the marketing for the film emphasizes Biblical themes of belief in God, forgiveness of sin, and the redemptive power of Jesus. "Your hunger for righteousness will be filled through me," Jesus, played by Diogo Morgado, says in the trailer.
Some religious works market themselves with more of a wink–everyone knows they're Bible-based, but (wink) they just don't come out and say it. For example, a trailer for coming movie "Noah," a big-screen version of the Bible tale starring Russell Crowe, doesn't mention God at all, and instead refers to an unspecified "He" and "Creator."
Many fans might not have seen the Harry Potter book and film franchise as religious, but in 2007, after she wrapped up the series, author J.K. Rowling gave a talk revealing that the whole saga had a Christian theme–she just didn't play that part up. Rowling reportedly said she always thought her series had "obvious" religious parallels "but I never wanted to talk too openly about it because I thought it might show people who just wanted the story where we were going."
At one point in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the final book in the series, Potter visits a graveyard on Christmas Eve and finds biblical quotations. On one tombstone, the resting place for the mother and sister of the beloved wizard Albus Dumbledore, is written "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also," a quote from Jesus from Matthew 6:21. Another gravestone, this one for Harry's parents, James and Lily Potter, carries the words "The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death," from 1 Corinthians 15:26.
Rowling has said that the Biblical quotes sum up her entire series. Interestingly, the bible verses weren't included in the movie version of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." If the words are there, they're blurred by snow.
Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, who were close friends, differed on how much religious content properly belonged in their novels, which were popular with younger readers. In a letter to his American publishers, the Houghton Mifflin Co., in 1955, Tolkien wrote this about his faith and the fictional time period in which his fantasy epic "The Lord of the Rings" takes place, declaring "I am in any case myself a Christian; but the 'Third Age' was not a Christian world."
Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" is bursting with Christian imagery, but in his 1956 essay "Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What's to Be Said," the author wrote that the fantasy series began with some secular images: a faun carrying an umbrella, a queen on a sled, and a "magnificent" lion. "At first there wasn't even anything Christian about them: that element pushed itself in of its own accord," Lewis wrote. After he had hatched his story, rooted in those first images, he realized he could use his work as a vehicle to "steal past those watchful dragons" and transmit Christian values to his young readers.
Some of the most acclaimed TV shows of the last few years have adopted a similar tactic. The TV series "Battlestar Galactica," which ran from 2004-2009, presented itself as a special-effects space opera that could be enjoyed by teens and adults–but as the show went on, strong spiritual themes emerged. The TV series "Friday Night Lights" was ostensibly a family drama about high school football in Texas–but God and faith were key members of the team.
"Son of God" was constructed from re-edited footage and deleted scenes from "The Bible," the hit miniseries that was broadcast last year on the History Channel. As part of their effort to reach a wider cinematic audience, Burnett and Downey cut scenes featuring Satan because of a political controversy that had sprung up over whether the actor playing the part resembled Barack Obama. "I wanted everyone to be talking about Jesus," Downey told editor and TV host Gayle King as part of a "Master Class" program in New York.
So far, "Son of God" is getting panned from critics–as of this writing it has a rating of just 24 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie aggregation website. Variety wrote that "Son of God" "feels like a Jesus film designed primarily for true believers" and Film.com said "it does a poor job of speaking to anyone except the faithful."
"Son of God's" overt religious themes may be alienating to reviewers, but they seem to be luring some faith-based audiences and families. The title is trending on Twitter, and Fandango's movie buzz indicator, Fanticipation, put the movie in the top three films generating interest from theatergoers this weekend.
If, despite the critics, "Son of God" draws lots of sons and daughters, the filmmakers prayers will have been answered.
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Sage Francis wrote: It was really great.
The crowd was gracious, the sound was beautiful, and the festival is awesome.
Also, if you stick around after your performance to greet all the fans you will have various people kick verses in your ear. If they ask for your honest criticism I suggest you hold back. The worst moment was watching a guy walk away all "butt hurt" when I told him his homophic material wasn't really cool.
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I watched him walk away with his girlfriend by his side and the look on his face was...sad. Like when a person pays a lot of money to go watch a professional sport and their favorite team loses. I'm not sure if I'm his favorite team or if he is his favorite team. But somebody lost.


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PEBBLE BEACH -- In the end, Jimmy Walker didn't require Clint Eastwood to come to the Heimlich rescue.
But Walker definitely was swallowing hard before rolling in a testy 5-foot par putt to win the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am by a single stroke Sunday after taking a six-shot lead into the final round.
What looked to be a Walker runaway with even nine holes to go -- he was still up by six at the No. 10 turn -- got very interesting very late at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Furious charges by two-time winner Dustin Johnson and Jim Renner, coupled with three Walker bogeys on the back nine forced the leader to shoot par on the par-5 final hole for a 2-over 74 to pull out the victory.
Walker acknowledged that it required some very big gulps of air to finish off things.
"There wasn't a whole lot to celebrate coming down the stretch," he said. "It just felt like I was kind of leaking oil, and I gave it a pretty good outburst on the last hole. Just relief. Holy cow."
Indeed, the 18th proved anything but a routine par. Reluctantly following the advice of his longtime caddie, Andy Sanders, Walker hit a 4-iron off the tee at the 543-yard ocean-hugging hole and needed three shots to get to the green.
He hit his approach shot within 27 feet of the pin on 18, but he rolled his first putt past the hole and left himself a longer putt than the one he missed on 17 for bogey. His final putt appeared to be making a left turn as it rolled toward the cup, but it caught the lip and dropped in for the win.
"The best stroke of the back nine, I think, really," Walker said. "That was nice."
Indeed, the victory made Walker, 35, a three-time winner on the PGA Tour this season after capturing the Frys.com Open in San Martin in October and the Sony Open in Hawaii in January. He already led in tour earnings and FedEx points by a wide margin coming in, and now he's taking those leads out of sight with his $1.18 million winner's check and 500 FedEx additional points.
But after Sunday, Walker will take nothing for granted regarding whopping advantages.
"I learned that having a big lead's tough," he said. "It kind of gets you out of firing at a few pins, or you over-aim a little bit. I don't know. I'm going to reflect on it a little more tonight. But as of right now, I'm still kind of blown away by the finish and everything that happened. I'm sorting through it all."
The day began with Walker six shots ahead of Hunter Mahan and Tim Wilkinson, but as those two stalled, Johnson and Renner rose to take up the chase. Playing four groups in front of the leaders, the long-hitting Johnson at least gave Walker something to think about when he birdied the final hole, posted a 6-under 66 and got to 10-under 277 for the tournament. Renner joined him at 10 under two groups later with a five-birdie 31 on the back nine.
Walker scored pars on Nos. 13-16 to stay two shots ahead, but when he missed a 3-foot par putt on 17, collars suddenly tightened. And as he walked up the 18th fairway to hit his final approach, the San Antonio resident got more advice from Sanders about the majesty of Pebble Beach.
"The people who have won here, it's amazing," Walker said. "You think of (Tom) Watson chipping in, and what Tiger (Woods) did in 2000, and (Jack) Nicklaus winning, and just all the people that have won here. It's such a cool place to win, and there's not a better place to have a chance to win than on that last hole.
"(Sanders) said, 'This is why you're here, and this is why we played this week to get to this spot.' I'm really glad he said that. It calmed me down."
Walker made just one bogey over his first 54 holes covering the three Monterey Peninsula courses, but he made four Sunday to finish at 11-under 276. The win was extra special, he said, because of the death of his grandfather Jim Walker last week.
Walker said he doesn't consider himself a rising American star despite his three wins in eight starts after going winless for nine years and 187 tour events. At least he didn't want to dwell on it.
"I've always felt I belonged out here, that I was a really good player and that I had a lot of game," he said. "But I'll let you guys figure that out."
Renner and Johnson each earned $580,800 tying for second, while Jordan Spieth and Kevin Na tied for fourth, each picking up $290,400.
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Oshie Leaves April 10 Game with Injury
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ST. PAUL, MN - Blues forward T.J. Oshie was hit high by Minnesota Wild forward Mike Rupp with 9:30 left in second period on Thursday.
Oshie was slow to get up and did not return to the game. Rupp was given a 10-minute match penalty for intent to injure. On Friday, the NHL Department of Player Safety gave Rupp a four-game suspension for an illegal hit to the head.
"Obviously Osh is out. He's like everything else at this time of year, he's day-to-day," Hitchcock said after the game. "But certainly a tough hit to take right now."
In 78 games played this season, Oshie has 21 goals and 39 assists (60 points). The Blues are already without Vladimir Tarasenko (hand) and David Backes (lower-body).


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The economy Obama faces: Slow, but gaining steadily
|FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2012, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at City Park in Denver. The economy President Obama will face over the next four years remains slow and at risk, but signs suggest that the next four years will coincide with a vastly healthier economy than the previous four, which overlapped the Great Recession. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
WASHINGTON — Some reward.
Here's the assignment President Barack Obama has won with his re-election: Improve an economy burdened by high unemployment, stagnant pay, a European financial crisis, slowing global growth and U.S. companies still too anxious to expand much.
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Last season: 12-18, 5-11 (sixth in the West Coast Conference)
Coach: Jennifer Mountain, fifth season, 32-91
Key Players: Senior guard
Meagan Fulps (11.1 points), senior forward
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Scouting Report: The Broncos lost guard
Alyssa Shoji, Santa Clara's No. 4 career all-time scorer (1,374). But with 11 players returning, the Broncos seem poised to raise the level of their play with better defense, depth, communication, energy and conditioning. Leading the way is Fulps, who is 11th all-time at SCU in career scoring average (11.3). Leo, a former Archbishop Mitty star, was named to College Sports Madness preseason All-WCC first team. ... Junior center
Ruta Zurauskyte (7.9 rebounds, 12.8 points per game), is back. She was named Jesuit Basketball's National Player of the Week thanks to a 33-point, 13-rebounds performance before she was sidelined for the season with an ACL injury. ...
Nici Gilday from Presentation High played a key reserve role last season and ranked second on the team in field goal percentage (.476) and tied for first in steals (17). ...
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August Spies wrote: MrHourGlass:
I have done a lot of studying of Plato (who is a dimwit in my book) and aristotle as well. Yes supernatual aspects are discussed within philosophy, no doubt about it, but this does not make religion a philsophy. There is NOTHING philosophical about the Bible. THere are no reasoned arguments, there is no logic, it is just faith.
MrHourGlass wrote: Hiphopapotamus wrote: Quote: So being observant, being aware of life's rhythmn and listening to my inner voice is my religion. I am everything, I am nothing, I am God.
To say you are God is really egotistical. The ideaolgy of you knowing the whole universe and knowing the knowledge of everything, is propostourus. You're not an omnipotent diety so I dont see where you're getting thinking you're God. Maybe a god but not the God. You are simply a living human.
I mean that's what I believe.
You can believe whatever the hell you want.
I just think that taking God's name in vain is kinda foolish.
To me, it's like life is a never ending cycle.
God is the neverending presence, the oracle, the connection humans choose to ignore when they do wrong..
I can go deeper but it's late and blah...
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Quote: So being observant, being aware of life's rhythmn and listening to my inner voice is my religion. I am everything, I am nothing, I am God.
Quote: I'm almost sure the Old Testament was written before the pre-socratic era. The old testament, is a part of the Bible.
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Quote: re·li·gion
1. a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
Quote: Those definitions are not mine but the dictionary's although I tend to agree with them.


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