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- Third quarters belong to Warriors' Stephen Curry
- Warriors missed Klay Thompson's defense
SAN ANTONIO -- The question was simple, so rookie forward Draymond Green's answer was simply put.
Q: "Is this late-game thing now a thing?"
"Nope," Green said, taking his finger and slicing it across his neck. "That's dead. We're over that."
If only it were so simple.
For the second consecutive playoff game, the Warriors blew a big lead late. Unlike in Game 6 against Denver, this time they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. They led by 16 points with four minutes left in regulation, one or two buckets away from stealing Game 1 in the best-of-seven, second-round series against No. 2 San Antonio. On the road.
But the Spurs closed regulation with an 18-2 run to force overtime, hijacking the momentum and eventually the series opener.
"It's a learning experience but it's a tough feeling," point guard Stephen Curry said. "You play so well for three-and-a-half quarters to put yourself in position to get a win on the road against a great basketball team, and you squander the lead. It is a concern you have to learn from. You can't keep doing the same thing, especially as these games in the playoffs become more important."
San Antonio made six straight field goals, including two 3-pointers -- one from Danny Green that sent the game into overtime -- in the final 3:57. Meanwhile, Golden State was 1 of 7 with two turnovers.
So, coach Mark Jackson, you've seen the film. What happened?
"I think overall, you miss free throws, you don't value possessions, you throw away a possession offensively, you don't get back in transition, you don't pay attention to detail defensively, you give up a three, you have breakdowns."
The same happened, basically, against Denver.
The Warriors, on their home court, led by 17 with 8:01 left in Game 6 against Denver. Golden State missed six of its next nine shots and turned it over nine times, winning thanks to two free throws by backup guard Jarrett Jack in the final seconds.
A clear trend is developing. The Warriors' young team has never been on this stage before, and it is showing when the pressure mounts.
A constant theme in both: The Warriors' offense disappears.
Golden State, when it really needs a basket to stop a run, ends up turning it over or settling for jumpers. As Curry puts it, their offense gets predictable.
Part of the problem is the Warriors have only two players who can create offense for themselves and others: Curry and Jack. Perhaps another reason is the Warriors' offense is too simplified. They primarily run pick-and-roll with Curry at the point, or put Jack at point and run Curry and guard Klay Thompson off a bunch of screens.
"Defenses are good in the fourth quarter," Curry said, "especially if they know what you're going to run and they're able to make adjustments and funnel you where they want you to go. You have to avoid those situations, because its tough to execute when a defense that's prepared knows what you're going to do."
The other constant: The Warriors get helter-skelter on defense.
Struggling offense seems to sap the life out of the Warriors' defense. They have been known for scraping out stops all season, but they're susceptible to giving up easy baskets at the worst times.
Turnovers play a role. But also Jackson likes to go with his small lineup, which leaves the rim unprotected. That's bad news when breakdowns on defense occur.
"We're just young and inexperienced right now," center Andrew Bogut said. "We're not doing a good job of closing out games both offensively and defensively. I think defensively is where it all starts. We can go into an offensive drought, but we can't allow a team to score 16 straight points."


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POSITION: Right Wing
SHOOTS: Left
BIRTHPLACE: Edmonton, AB, CAN
DRAFTED: EDM: 1996-195 overall
|Last Game: Apr. 11/09 @ Calgary (0-1-1, 0 PIM, -2, 16:15)br>Career Oilers/NHL Stats: 362 GP 76-69-145 180 PIM
Career Hat Tricks: 1 - March 22, 2003 vs Washington (3 goals)br>Career Penalty Shots: 0
Season Highs: Goals 1, 7x, Last - Apr. 4 vs LAK; Assists 1, 7x, Last -Apr. 11 @ CGY; Points 2, Oct. 18 vs Cgy (1-1-2); PIM 4, 2x, Last - Mar. 14 vs COL
Multiple Games: Goals - 0; Assists - 0; Points - 1
Shootout Goals-Attempts: 2008-09: 0-0; Career: 6-13 (4 GDG)br>- Scored 7-8-15 with 14 PIM & was -1 in 38 GP.
- Scored 7th goal of season vs LA (Apr. 7).
- Had a two-game goal scoring streak (2-0-2; Mar. 27-29) ended vs ANA (Mar. 31).
- Scored goal at ANA (Mar. 27) & vs MIN (Mar. 29).
- Had a two-game scoring streak (1-1-2; Mar. 19-20) ended at MIN (Mar. 22).
- Played 350th Oilers/NHL game & scored a goal at COL (Mar. 19) & scored assist at CHI (Mar. 20)..
- Scored assist vs ATL (Mar. 12) & goal at TOR (Mar. 7).
- Scored an assist at NSH (Mar. 3) for his first point since being activated from NHL IRL on Feb. 26. Returned to the lineup vs CBJ (Feb. 26).
- Played 15:12, including 2:50 on the penalty kill, and had 3 hits in his first game back in the lineup since suffering a fractured left ankle at Detroit (Nov. 17). Missed 42 games (Nov. 18-Feb. 24).
- Scored points (1-3-4) in 4 of 6 games (Nov. 5-15).
- Scored assist at NYR (Nov. 10) & had a two-game scoring streak (1-1-2; Nov. 5-6)
2007-08 HIGHLIGHTS: Scored 13-9-22 with 28 PIM in 56 GP…scored points in 18 of 56 GP & was plus or even in 38 of 56 GP…tied for 7th on Oilers with 13 goals…named Oilers nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy & was one of three finalists for the NHL award that is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey…named Oilers Top Defensive Forward for 2nd consecutive season…missed the season's first 26 games (Oct. 4-Nov. 30) due to ulcerative colitis…returned to the lineup at Anaheim (Dec. 2) & led Oilers with three hits in a 4-0 win…3rd on Oilers with three GWG, netting the deciding goal three times in a span of 11 games between Feb. 4-28: vs. Calgary (Feb. 4), San Jose (Feb. 14) & Los Angeles (Feb. 28)…was 2-3 in shootouts & 4th on Oilers with two deciding goals : vs. Vancouver (Dec. 15) & San Jose (Mar. 16)… assisted on the 8,000th goal in Oilers history, a PPG by Denis Grebeshkov at 13:05 of the 2nd period at Nashville (Feb. 19)…registered four multiple-point games…had seven shots on goal at Phoenix (Mar. 15) to tie single-game career-high…had a three-game scoring streak with 2-1-3 from Dec. 10-13…played in his 300th career Oilers/NHL game vs. Minnesota (Feb. 12).
2006-07: Scored 14-14-28 with 40 PIM and was -1 in 77 GP…7th in scoring on Oilers & 6th in goals…equalled a single-game career-high three points with 1-2-3 vs. Columbus (Jan. 31)…the second assist was his 100th career Oilers/NHL point… played in his 200th Oilers/NHL game at Anaheim (Oct. 25).
2005-06: Played a career-high 80 games and established single-season highs for goals, assists and points with 18-19-37 and 42 PIM …6th on Oilers in goals…was 3-7 in shootout attempts and ranked 11th in game-deciding goals with 2…scored the deciding goal in shootouts vs. Calgary (Nov. 25) & Anaheim (Feb. 6)…compiled career highs for longest assist & point scoring streaks…3rd in scoring on Oilers & 6th in NHL with career-high 14-4-18 in 24 Stanley Cup playoff games…his 14 goals topped the NHL and were the most playoff goals scored by an Oiler since Esa Tikkanen scored 13 in 1990; they also ranked as the 9th most scored by an Oiler in one playoff season…scored points in 10 of 24 games and tied with Chris Pronger for1st with 7 multiple-point games…led NHL with 5 GWG, tying him with Jarri Kurri (5 in 1987) for the Oilers record for most GWG in a season…his GWG in OT of Game 5 of SCF at Carolina (June 14) was the 1st SHG scored in overtime in Stanley Cup Finals history…two of his five GWG came in SCF…led Oilers in scoring in SCF with 5-1-6 in 7 GP.
2004-05: Began the season in Switzerland and concluded the year in Italy…scored 1-3-4 in 7 games with Langnau of the Swiss National League and then skated in 12 games for Asiago of the Italian league…scored 1-5-6 in his dozen games with Asiago and added 4-6-10 in 9 playoff contests.
2003-04: 1st complete season saw him score 16-14-30 with 46 PIM in 76 GP…8th on Oilers scoring list, 4th in goals & 5th in plus/minus (+14)…reached 20-point plateau for 1st time in his career with SHG at Dallas (Feb. 29)…played in his 100th career Oilers/NHL game vs. Vancouver (Mar. 12).
2002-03: Split the season between Edmonton & Hamilton Bulldogs…scored 8-5-13 with 10 PIM and was +9 in 35 games in his NHL debut…6th on Oilers in plus/minus…finished 13th among NHL rookies in goal scoring (8), 5th in plus/minus (+9)…played in his 1st career Oilers/NHL game at Anaheim (Jan. 8)…scored his 1st career Oilers/NHL point with an assist at Calgary (Jan. 20)…netted his 1st career Oilers/NHL goal vs. Anaheim (Feb. 5)…scored 1st career Oilers/NHL hat trick vs. Washington (Mar. 22, Olaf Kolzig); the three-goal game established single-game career highs for both goals & points…with Hamilton he scored 17-15-32 with 24 PIM & was +14 in 41 GP…made Oilers/NHL Stanley Cup Playoff debut vs. Dallas in Western Conference Quarterfinal…scored 1-0-1 with 2 PIM in 6 GP.
2001-02: Scored single-season career-high 26-34-60 in 79 GP for Hamilton to finish 4th on Bulldogs scoring list…added 4-6-10 in 15 Calder Cup Playoff games…scored 55-62-117 with 112 PIM in 172 games for Hamilton from 2000-01 to 2002-03.
2000-01: Began pro career with Hamilton (AHL), scoring 12-13-25 with 28 PIM in 52 games.
COLLEGE: Played four seasons with Providence College Friars of Hockey East from 1996-97 to 1999-00, scoring more than a point per game with 56-97-153 in 147 games…concluded his career at Providence as the Friars' 13th leading career scorer, 8th in assists & 3rd in games played.
JUNIOR: Played two seasons in the Alberta Junior Hockey League with St. Albert…reached the century mark in points with St. Albert in 1995-96, scoring 40-63-103 in 58 games.
FIRST NHL GAME: Jan. 8, 2003 vs. Anaheim.
FIRST NHL GOAL: Feb. 5, 2003 vs. Anaheim (J. Giguere).


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ANTIOCH -- Ten-year-old Hunter Kilbourn doesn't remember everything about the frantic moments after he was mauled by two pit bulls. It's not something the paramedics and firefighters who rushed to his aid will soon forget.
"What I really tried to do was get his mind off everything, because he had a lot going on," said Antioch paramedic Mike Boehmer, who responded to the scene of the Aug. 11 attack. "So I was asking him questions like, 'What do you like to do for fun?' He told me he loves Legos. Ever since that day, I've been thinking I'd love to get him a Lego set from everyone here at the department. So that's what we did."
Monday afternoon, Hunter paid a visit to the firefighters and paramedics at Station 82 in Antioch. They presented him with a Lego firetruck set, along with a Fire Department cap and T-shirt.
"Awesome," Hunter said.
Hunter, a fourth-grader at Morello Park Elementary School in Martinez, was visiting a friend in Antioch when he was knocked down and attacked by two pit bulls in the house. He had bites to both sides of his face and the back of his head, as well as on both arms. He was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center, where he had two surgeries, one in which his right ear was reattached, and was hospitalized for nine days.
He looked healthy and happy Monday. He still has a scar on his left cheek, a bandage on the right side of his face, where he has suffered nerve damage, and a scab on the back of his head.
Hunter has returned to school, going half-days for now. He has to stay inside during recess to keep his skin grafts from being overexposed to the sun. He will need further surgery, said his mother, Melody Ralls, who accompanied Hunter to the fire station along with her husband, Billy Ralls; their other son Logan, 2; and daughter Brooklyn, 7 months. They presented firefighters with a bucket of red licorice.
"You're the bravest patient I've ever had," Eddie Gonzales, who also responded on Aug. 11, told Hunter.
In addition to the Legos and the department apparel, Hunter got to sit in the driver's seat of a fire engine and was driven around the block with the engine's lights flashing. After that, Hunter and his family were invited inside the firehouse. They took pictures and emailed them to one another.
The reunion was one of many gifts Hunter has received since the attack. Among his favorites: an iPad and a book autographed by WWE wrestlers.
"People say they're faking," Hunter said, referring to the wrestlers. "But I say it's awesome."
Several local businesses, including Mountain Mike's Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings and Great Clips have held fundraising events for Hunter. The local Moose Lodge held a pancake breakfast. And Contra Costa Cinema has invited him to watch a movie in his own private theater.
"Everybody has been so amazing and kind," Melody Ralls said. "I get so many messages I can't return them all." Billy Ralls said the family has been contacted by other pit bull attack victims from as far away as New York.
On advice from their attorney, the Ralls family has not been in touch with the owners of the pit bulls. The dogs are being held by animal control pending a Sept. 26 hearing that will determine their fate.
It was difficult to tell who enjoyed Monday's reunion more, Hunter or the firefighters.
"All I know," Hunter said, "is they're awesome, and they helped me a ton."
"This is the first call I've ever been on where I was thinking about it a lot afterward," said Boehmer, an eight-year veteran of the department. "It was kind of messing me up, too. So I've been looking forward to this day for a long time. This is awesome closure."
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Village Green Antique Mall celebrates 30 years on Main
Published: Friday, April 11, 2014 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 4:47 p.m.
Village Green Antique Mall, the first antique mall in Western North Carolina when it opened in 1982, celebrated 32 years in business on April 1, with the last 30 of them spent at 424 N. Main St. in Hendersonville.
"April 1st has been good to me," said owner Myra Jansen. She opened the business April 1, 1982, at the Mary Mills Coxe House, now an inn, on Greenville Highway. Two years later when JCPenney moved out of downtown, she moved into their former spot on April 1, and there she has remained watching Main Street change around her.
"We think the street looks great," she said, citing the nice mix of businesses — restaurants as well as specialty shops.
"We've watched it evolve," she said. "There've been businesses come and go, but we've survived."
One reason for her success, she said, is the "good, professional antique dealers" she works with. At present she has about 20 dealers in the 12,000-square-foot space, most of whom have been with her from the beginning.
Well-established in the antiques business, she points out their "large repeat clientele from all over the country." Much of her business is shipping and delivering items to buyers.
Though there were some in the eastern part of the state, the concept of antique malls — with multiple dealers gathered under one roof — was a new one in the early 1980s. The large building left vacant by JCPenney when it moved to the mall lent itself well to an antique mall.
"It still looks a lot like Penney's," Jansen said.
She did not have to do much in order to move her business in — lower the lighting fixtures, knock down a few walls — and with the square footage, dealers have large individual spaces in which to display their wares. Treasures to be browsed among include furniture, china, glassware, collectibles and books.
The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting at the store April 1.
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The JLUS is designed to assist Fort Leonard Wood and the surrounding communities in identifying practical steps that can be taken to foster compatible land use around the installation and to enhance regional cooperation and coordination on land use matters and other issues of mutual importance.
The community meetings will provide residents with background information regarding the JLUS, including the study process and background research completed to date.
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I am smitten with Dutch processed cocoa because I just love the extra dark richness it gives to the finished product without the added bitterness that regular cocoa sometimes does. Whichever one is your favorite, it's important to know that the leavening agent (baking powder/baking soda) changes depending on which type of cocoa you use. If you want to try this recipe with regular cocoa, just skip the baking powder and use a full teaspoon of baking soda instead. My one and only gripe about Dutch processed cocoa is that I've never been able to find it in any grocery store. I order mine online from King Arthur Flour. And if any of my kids are reading this post, your mama's run out of King Arthur gift cards and Mother's Day is right around the corner.... just in case you're at a loss for what to give your darling mother on her special day. (Sometimes you have to drop the hints hard, you all know what I mean?)
Chocolate Coach's Oatmeal Muffins (makes 18 muffins)
1 3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup Coach's Oats (or regular old-fashioned rolled oats)
2 1/2 TBSP Dutch processed cocoa
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar Splenda (or 1 cup packed regular brown sugar)
1 cup Splenda (or one cup regular granulated sugar)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners and spray liners with cooking spray.
In the bowl of your stand mixer stir together the boiling water, oats, cocoa and butter. Let sit for 20 minutes.
Add the sugars and mix on low speed until combined well. Add the eggs and vanilla and combine well.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the batter and mix on low speed just until combined well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Fill cupcake liners a little over 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes in pan before removing muffins to a cooling rack.


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Thursday, May 29, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker John Boehner isn't ready to join other members of Congress who say Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki should resign.
Boehner tells reporters that he's reserving judgment about the embattled secretary.
The Ohio Republican says even if Shinseki were to step down, that won't get to the bottom of the problems for the VA's troubled health care system.
Boehner says President Barack Obama needs to step up and show leadership on the issue.
Boehner's comments came one day after a watchdog's report found systemic problems at the VA nationwide.
The report said about 1,700 veterans in need of care were "at risk of being lost or forgotten" after being kept off the official waiting list at the Phoenix VA hospital.
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2011: The Sauternes Vintage
Post by Alex Shaw | April 6th, 2012
The sweet wines of Sauternes are undoubtedly wonderful, but they've always remained something of a mystery to me. I certainly knew the basics about botrytis (aka "noble rot"), the grape varieties, (primarily Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, with a bit of Muscadelle at some properties) and of course their great aging potential. They'd always appealed to me, primarily due to the incredible juxtaposition of sweetness and acidity achieved in the greatest Sauternes. But aside from a lone visit to Yquem two years ago, I'd never spent any time in the region or met any of the producers.
It was thus on the last day of our week at en primeurs, when three of my JJ Buckley colleagues and I found ourselves with an entire day to spend in Sauternes and Barsac. We visited eight of the top producers: Doisy Daene, Climens, Yquem, Suduiraut, de Fargues, Rieussec, Coutet and Guiraud. At each stop, we received more insight into soil types, harvest techniques, production methods, and the wines' versatility. We were treated to two meals paired with Sauternes, each highlighting the ways in which these wines can be enjoyed with any course, from starters to dessert, and – surprisingly – everything in between. (more…)


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I have done OVC twice and I believe it to be one of the best organized rides. The SAG stops were in good locations with plenty of good refreshments. The lunch in Ventura was great. The scenery was great and the course had some challenging climbs (I did the Hammerhead route).
This is my fifth or maybe even sixth time doing this ride. Love the area and the ride. Unfortunately, there are a couple of things I have to mention on the negative side. The turn on Greenwell on the century ride needs to be marked a bit further up the road. Several people crashed at this corner including my friend. He witnessed another person crash there while he was waiting for a sag to pick him up.
Also, the BBQ is not what it use to be. Too expensive and not much for the money. The raffle prizes were meager this year as well.
Other than that the Scouts did a great job and the rest stops were well stocked.
This was our third time Riding the Ojai (1 Metric and 2 Centuries) to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I cannot say enough good things about the volunteers--super friendly and very helpful. We also had use for the mechanic at the lunch stop (flat tire). The guys were great and fixed my husband right up. The weather was better than we expected and we only got sprinkled on in the last 3-4 miles.
To echo some of the other comments, the one thing that needed improvement was the route markings. We got a little lost at the start and at the very end and there was too many turns close together in those two parts of the ride to crack out the cue sheet. Some advance warning for some of the trickier turns and the left turns in high traffic areas would be helpful too.
Overall, this was a great event and we look forward to participating next year!
Always one of my favorite rides-great day
Great volunteers, helped disinfect a friend with road rash. Food was well-stocked. I was blaming myself for getting lost but after reading some other reviews maybe it wasn't my fault i missed a turn and got off the track. Unfortunately that's where i had a flat and was stuck for a while puzzling it all out. Balloons at one of the turns were a GREAT idea - more - they provide good advance warning.
Lovely scenery, truly enjoyed it, will be back. Where were the popsicles??? (Didn't really need them, i was just curious.)
This was my first Century ride, and I loved it! It was a little confusing to find your next turn in some intersections, but for that many turns probably it should be expected. I loved all the fresh foods that were provided in SAG stops, specially the ice-cream at the finish line. Thanks to all the volunteers help, and thank you for the first time Century medal.
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Very nice event, nice loop (hammerhead Century) Cool weather was cooperating ! Plenty,simple and good food. Good organisation. The volunteers at the stops were very nice and helpful. We will be a walking bilboard for next year event. One remark : painted arrows/directions on the ground could be WAY better .Maybe a little larger, PRIOR to the intersections. Missed 2 turns...a little frustrating to backtrack.
This was my first time doing this event and only my second century. I loved how scenic the course was - it had some challenges, but overall it was a very doable ride I agree with the comments that have been made about the route marking. The markings were too small, and not visible until I was almost right on top of them - larger marking, and perhaps some volunteers to help point the way would have been really helpful. It would have also been helpful to have marking on the long stretches - allowing us to know we were going the right direction and hadn't missed a turn.
Having the printed sheets was okay, but for someone who came from out-of-state for the ride, they were'nt terribly helpful. Half the time there weren't any street signs.
Lunch was okay, but nothing to jump up and down about (the volunteers were great though), and I go in late, so basically missed the BBQ completely.
Overall though, the ride was great and I'd consider doing it again.
This was our first time doing the Ojai ride and we really enjoyed it! The rest stops were great; the people were very friendly and it wasn't too crowded like some of the other rides. Love that you limit the number of riders. Also, check in was so easy and well organized! The only very slight criticism I have is the route didn't seem to be marked very well at the beginning of the metric centrury and even the ride slip didn't help. Otherwise it was great!
This was the first year doing the Ojai Century. The route was excellent with a mix of terrain. I thought the stick-on markings were adequate other than near the beginning but I may have been talking and not paying attention very well. The rest stops were well stocked and placed at reasonable distances.
If I can make it out next year I will definitely be back. This is by far the best value of any century I have done.
My first time on the Ojai half-metric and it was awesome, lots of well organized support and road markings. Volunteers at all stations were great, very helpful and cheerful to all riders. Weather played out pretty good and I look forward to attempting the full metric next year!
I've ridden a couple dozen centuries and I have to say that the support stops were pretty well stocked and also the volunteers were fabulous. The only frown I'd give would be to the road markers were not well placed at all. If it weren't that I lived in the area and have ridden this route hundreds of times, I would have been lost. On a couple occasions I would have people following me because they knew I was familiar with the route. At road intersections there were no markers...or if there were markers, it was after the fact. you'd have to first guess which way to turn and if the markers would show up down the road, I guess you made a good choice on which way to turn. Markers should always be at every intersection or street corners to let the riders know which way to go...all the time. But other than that, it was great and I'd love to do it again.
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While they were fighting to save maternity and obstetric services at the Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, many in the community feared that women in labor would one day find themselves in an ambulance instead of a delivery room.
They feared that gaps in staffing and delays in filling vacancies on the obstetric staff were reducing the number of births at the hospital and that those numbers would be used to justify plans to reduce services even more.
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The state Department of Health has approved the hospital's plan to decertify obstetrical services and eliminate the four maternity beds.
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Women who do not receive adequate care when they are pregnant are more prone to have more medical problems, and their babies are more likely to have both health problems and developmental disabilities. All of those bring higher costs, costs measured not only in dollars. Yet the state has chosen to focus solely on the dollars that can be saved today, not the dollars that will be spent tomorrow or the other costs that people will have to pay.
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Published: Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, October 19, 2012 at 5:54 p.m.
To the editor: A vote for the Democratic Party will ensure that we continue to enlarge the size of the federal government, resulting (1) in continued large-scale borrowing (leading to ever larger debts and deficits), (2) even more aggressive intrusions by the Environmental Protection Agency into our culture (business, families, communities, etc.), (3) more citizens become dependent on the government for housing, food and medical care, and (4) an increasing number of laws the president chooses not enforce (are we a nation of laws or not?).
A vote for the Republican Party will provide an opportunity to reverse the trend toward bigger government and the four points listed under the Democratic Party vote.
For the first 150 years of our country, most problems were solved at the local level, either by the individual, the family or the community/church. We seldom look to these sources anymore and demand of our elected officials that they give us more and more.
We will either become Argentina and Europe or Canada. Our neighbor to the north interrupted its plunge into socialism and now has a strong economy.
Choose which type of country you want and vote.
Jack Harshbarger
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To the editor: Republicans, at their recent convention, adopted the most repressive and regressive platform in modern political history. If implemented, it would:
Deny to women their God-given rights to reason and choose for themselves.
Deny equal rights to many Americans.
Deny affordable health care to millions of Americans, but would assure that Mrs. Romneys dancing horse continues to receive better health care than they do.
Remove regulations and oversight from big banks. (Does anyone remember 2008?)
Increase taxpayer subsidies to big corporations at the expense of middle-class taxpayers. (Would Texans oil barons have raised $100 million for Romneys campaign in two days otherwise?)
Independent-thinking Americans, who desire to return democracy to we the people, have but one option. Vote for Democrats from the courthouse to the White House.
Jim Phelps
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To the editor: The Oct. 7 Mountain Views section was dominated by columns and letters condemning the half-truths, distortions and falsifications spewed out by politicians, campaign ads and news media coverage. The Times-News coverage of Medicares 15-member advisory board, created under the Affordable Care Act, provides a perfect example.
Mitt Romney said the board will tell people ultimately what kind of treatments they can have. Barack Obama said the board cant make decisions about what treatments can be given. The Times-News editorial labeled Romneys statement an outright falsehood.
Columnist George Will, however, said that, starting in 2014, board recommendations for cost-cutting become law unless enacted by Congress by Aug. 15 of each year. The power to control payment controls what treatments will be available. If true, then Romneys statement is far more truthful than the Times-News or Obamas.
Is the Times-News claim false due to bias or lack of homework? Conversely, is George Will blowing smoke?
Regardless of whom is right, in one regard, the Times-News is probably one of the last bastions of journalistic integrity. It continues its long policy of ensuring that all civilly expressed views (civil war and evolution excepted) are printed in the letters segment.
Anthony Jeric
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SAN JOSE -- It's been a big week of individual accolades for San Jose State senior tight end Ryan Otten.
He was named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award on Monday and on Wednesday he was announced as one of the first nine participants for the Senior Bowl.
The Senior Bowl, played Jan. 26 in Mobile, Ala., is considered the top post-season all star game with the most exposure to NFL scouts.
Otten has caught 36 passes for 556 yards and three touchdowns this season. He's San Jose State's career leader in receptions and yards for a tight end with 115 catches for 1,574 yards.
The Mackey Award, which honors the nation's top tight end, will announce its finalists on Monday. The group of eight semifinalists includes Stanford's Zach Ertz.
"It's an honor and it's exciting and it's cool," Otten said. "Hopefully we'll have another good week this week and maybe I'll slip into the final three. It helps us that we've been winning this year."
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Below are the questions we are most frequently asked. If you have a question that isnt answered below please e-mail us at VIVOBAREFOOT Customer Service.
If barefoot is the healthiest way to be, why do you make shoes at all?
What do you say to people who might call this a fad?
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What makes a good barefoot shoe?
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How can you make eco-friendly shoes in China?
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After a barefoot run in New York, Damian, Ben and Galahad got kicked out of a café for not wearing shoes! It's cold if you don't live on the equator and modern cities are full of unnatural obstacles, let alone festering muck that you wouldn't want squelching between your toes. We are the missing link between barefoot health benefits and the protection afforded by normal shoes. In addition, they look good.
If it is a fad, it is one that has been around for millions of years. In our opinion it is cushioned heels, arch supports and more recently toning shoes that are the real fads. VIVOBAREFOOT is not about gimmicks. It is about allowing your body to move as evolution intended -- barefoot.
There will be increasing demand for minimalist shoes as more and more research is published to support the health benefits of being barefoot and more people have first-hand experiences. In addition, with the recent backlash against toning shoes, consumers are looking for a more common sense approach to being healthy. Good, honest science to support barefoot health is increasing and will continue to grow the category.
There are many products on the market that claim to be barefoot -- in reality they are anything but. It is important to understand what makes a true barefoot shoe -- heel height, lift, weight, and flexibility. The real difference is the thickness of the sole. Any shoe with a thick sole and pitch cannot claim to be a barefoot shoe as it masks sensory perception.
VIVOBAREFOOT footwear is produced sustainably using recycled, locally sourced materials, with efficient and eco-friendly production techniques in independently monitored ethical factories. We use minimum components where possible and favour stitching and vulcanized production methods over glue. We aim to make our shoes extremely durable so they spend more time on the feet. Follow the links to read more about our Eco Partners & Materials, Sustainable Product Guarantee and Ethical Policy.
We are interested in making lightweight anatomically correct shoes from the minimum number of components and China is the best place to do that. All the component makers and advanced material suppliers are based in China and considering that most shoes contain 30 different components we minimize our production miles that way. We work directly with all our factories and they are independently audited to the highest international labour and environmental standards..
VIVOBAREFOOT's chairman, Lance Clark, set up Soul of Africa and VIVOBAREFOOT have helped its development over the last two years. Soul of Africa has raised over $2m for the Soul of Africa trust to date and provided hundreds of jobs in a destitute area of South Africa. This year we are launching a Soul of Africa using Vivobarefoot technology product and excited about the future of this important project.
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In 2004,we became pioneers of the barefoot movement by launching VIVOBAREFOOT, the first minimalist shoe with a patented, ultra thin puncture resistant sole that offers maximum sensory feedback and maximum protection.
70% of your brain's information for movement comes from the nerves on the soles of your feet; this is called Proprioception. The more you can feel the ground, the greater your body's understanding of its surroundings and natural movement. To read more about Propriception and the benefits & science of barefoot running, click here.
The VIVOBAREFOOT difference is in the sole. We make a series of constructions specifically designed for varying elements, terrains, and activities. From high performance off-road and trail running shoes, to work and kids shoes, VIVOBAREFOOT offers a total lifestyle solution for the whole family with options for transitioning from walking to sports.
We make a range of soles because we want to offer maximum proprioception with appropriate grip for a variety of terrains. When choosing which sole to use, there is always a compromise between traction (grip) and proprioception (sensory feedback). The Off-Road sole is as unsuitable for road use as the On Road sole is for mountaineering. All sole types are designed to give you the maximum proprioception level we can give you whilst still allowing you to have the grip and terrain suitability you need.
We make 4 different sole types, all which share 1 common feature - our patented puncture resistant layer.
V-Sole On-Road - Our on-road sole, as featured on One and Stealth, is made from high abrasion soft TPU and is most suited for hard and flat surfaces. The on-road sole is best utilised for on-road running and in the gym. The on-road sole has a slight hexagonal tread pattern tuned for the road and in-gym use. This flexible, soft and wet/dry slip resistant sole lets your foot do its thing with pure sensory clarity. The V-Sole is just 3mm think, inclusive of our patented puncture resistant layer.
V-Trek Off-Road - Our Off-Road sole, as featured on the Breatho Trail and Off Road Hi, is made from rubber. Its aggressive off-road grip is designed specifically for loose ground and wet or muddy conditions - it is not suitable for day-to-day urban use. The sole features 4.5mm rubber multi-directional 'V-teeth' lugs to increase grip over the steepest, muddiest, wettest off-road terrains, on top of a 2.5mm puncture resistant sole giving a total sole thickness of 7mm. Whilst this in theory takes away from maximum proprioception, it is a necessary trade-off in order to give appropriate traction.
V-Life Lifestyle sole - Our lifestyle sole, as featured on the Gobi and Ra, is made from high abrasion soft TPU and is most suited for hard and flat surfaces. The lifestyle sole is best for general everyday urban lifestyle use. Our original sole, the V-Life is where it all began, offering maximum proprioception and puncture resistance with a 3mm sole with an optimized tread for lifestyle shoes.
V-Multi 1 Lifestyle Hex sole - Our in-city / country Hex sole, as featured on the Scott, is a great all-rounder. Its inverted honeycomb sole is suitable for everyday urban lifestyle and can hold its own on loose or snow covered ground. The Hex sole offers more grip than our on-road or lifestyle sole but, as apposed to the off-road sole, is designed to take the general wear and tear a sole receives in urban environments. The V-Multi 1 offers maximum grip in urban environment and puncture resistance in just a 4mm sole.
V-Handcut – Our Luxury lifestyle sole unit for the Handcut collection. As with the rest of the product it's handcrafted in Portugal using the finest local materials. The Handcut sole features high de¬nsity TPU with leather to make a resolable unit that gets softer and more proprioceptive with age.
Our shoes are puncture resistant and not puncture proof. As a company we are challenging the way people think about shoes. Our mission is to create shoes that let your feet behave as if it was almost barefoot whilst protecting from thermal and physical harm. Because the shoe must be flexible and with thin soles there is a compromise to be had. We have a patented layer in our shoes which offers a certain amount of puncture resistance which still letting your foot function fully. Our patented puncture resistant layer complies to EN Standard EN388 - the test requires that a 5mm nail with 1mm head pushed into the sole at increasing force (measured in Newtons) until it breaks the surface - all our shoes withstand at least a force of 500N.
In comparison, 'Safety shoes' are required to be at least 1200N using the same test. Based on this test, we refer to our shoes as puncture resistant rather than puncture proof. Puncture proof materials that meet Safety Shoe Standards (1200N during EN388 testing) are thick, in-flexible and heavy. Not suitable for barefoot shoes. We've developed PRO5 to be flexible, thin and lightweight and still offer everyday protection.
We recommend using standard cleaning products such as Nubuck cleaners/protectors. Construction methods and materials vary across styles, however we dont recommend you clean any of our shoes in a washing machine. For on/off road shoes use soapy cold water.
As you may have noticed, VIVOBAREFOOT produce a diverse range of shoes. Unfortunately, this does mean that we DO NOT stock additional laces for the products. If you receive your shoes with a faulty lace, we will of course replace the pair, but we are unable just to send spare/replacement laces. Although our laces may look pretty- any laces will work!
Have a look under each product specification to see whether your chosen style comes with an insole or not. If you would like to purchase an additional pair of insolves, these can be bought on our website under 'Accessories.' These do tend to be fast sellers, and if they are out of stock, you can use a standard insole purchased from a trusted shoe retailer. Please note, our Winter shoes do come with Thermal Insoles these can also be purchased separately from the website, but are unique to VIVOBAREFOOT.
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As I was running on one of my favorite trails this morning, called the Boneyard, I couldn't help thinking about one of my favorite psalms. This trail is littered not just with animal bones, but with rocks, roots, and ruts. You really have to keep your head down and your eyes focused on the ground ahead of you if you don't want to trip and fall (been there, done that).
It was one of those rare, foggy mornings in our valley. But as the trail wound its way up Bellyache Ridge, the fog began to thin. Finally, I emerged at the top in brilliant sunlight. The valley below was still shrouded in fog, but the peaks of New York Mountain were glistening with fresh snow, set against brilliant blue skies. No longer could I keep my eyes on the trail. I just had to look up at those mountains!
"I lift up my eyes to the hills," begins the 121st Psalm. Psalm 121 is one of the so-called "Psalms of Ascents." These psalms were most likely sung by Jewish pilgrims as they made their way to Jerusalem to celebrate one of the Old Testament festivals, such as Passover. As pilgrims, traveling in bands, making the long journey to Jerusalem, their eyes would automatically be drawn up as they gazed at the holy city rising before them from the low-lying surrounding valley.
But the psalmist wasn't just writing about the awe-inspiring sight the city of Jerusalem and the surrounding hills offered. Those heights reminded him and his fellow pilgrims of the One whom they were going to worship: "Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth."
As I lifted my eyes to the sun-bathed, snow-covered hills on my morning run, I, too, couldn't help but think of the One who created them. The majesty of the mountains is but a reflection of the greater majesty of the Creator of those mountains. The beauty God allows us to view in them pales in comparison to the far more beautiful grace he showed by giving up his Son for us.
But I hardly had time to enjoy the view at the top of the trail. Soon, I was heading down the other side, back toward the Eagle Ice Rink and Pool, back into the dense fog. This is where the trail gets particularly treacherous. If you don't want to take a nasty header, you'd better keep your eyes down, focused on the trail! Yet even then, my thoughts turned to Psalm 121. "He will not let your foot slip," wrote the psalmist.
What a wonderful reminder and promise that is for us. Whether you're on a mountain trail or just making your way through the twists and turns of life, it's easy for us to become focused only on the challenges and problems we encounter, fixing our attention only on them. Yes, we need to pay attention to what's going on in our lives. But don't forget the promises of our Creator and Savior. He says, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." He assures us, "I will work good in all things for you." He comforts us, "As far as the east is from the west, so far have I removed your transgressions from you."
Lift up your eyes to the hills. Remember the One who created them. But don't trip and fall! Instead, trusting in his grace and power, move forward to serve him and love each other.
- Brent Merten is pastor of Mountain Valley Lutheran Church, 802 Brush Creek Terrace, Eagle.


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The USA Rice Federation appreciates the extraordinary efforts of lawmakers and the administration to avoid tax increases and the lapse of important policies that would choke off economic growth and jobs. The provision extending the 2008 farm bill through the 2013 crop year is vitally important to rural America and to the nation's farmers and ranchers, including US rice producers. In particular, in the absence of a new farm bill, the continuation of the direct payment program and the market access and promotion programs are of critical importance to the rice industry.
As Washington continues to work to bring the country's fiscal house in order, we urge that lawmakers include a five-year farm bill in broader deficit reduction legislation this year. Not only would a farm bill offer farmers and ranchers necessary long-term certainty but it would also yield taxpayers substantial budget savings and help tame our country's deficit spending.
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have worked hard over the course of three years to develop a set of budget-saving policies that still meet the needs of rural America. Lawmakers should not allow that work to go unfinished.
"We are grateful to the leadership of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees for their work on the farm bill and on this extension," USA Rice Producers' Group Chairman and Texas rice producer Linda Raun said. "We particularly wish to extend our gratitude to Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN) for their unwavering support to ensure that farm policy works for America's rice farmers. With the steadfast support from these House leaders, Senate Ag Committee members John Boozman (R-AR), Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), and all rice state lawmakers, we believe that America's rice farmers and industry will continue to contribute to the economic and environmental well-being of our country."
The USA Rice Federation looks forward to working with members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees and rice state Representatives and Senators in the 113th Congress to develop and pass a five year farm bill that provides effective policy for producers of all crops, in all regions.
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The Cal women's basketball team has multiple weapons, from its dynamic point guard to its dominant post players. But no one has been as reliable or consistent as Clarendon, a 5-foot-9 senior combo guard from San Bernardino.
"She's had an All-American season, and that's what we needed," Cal coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. "We have a lot of great players, but Layshia has emerged as the person to hit the big shot when we need it, to steady us when we need it, to make the big play on defense."
A complete player on the court and leader in the locker room, Clarendon is focused on finishing up her Cal career with a deep run in the NCAA tournament. The No. 2-seeded Bears continue their postseason run against No. 10 South Florida on Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Lubbock, Texas, with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line.
Clarendon, a two-time Pac-12 all-conference selection who averages a team-best 15.7 points per game, does a lot of things well for a squad that's been ranked in the top 10 nationally much of the year. She can shoot the 3-pointer, get to the rim, handle the ball and defend. She's a calming presence and someone Gottlieb says she can count on to make the right decision when the game is on the line.
But what sets Clarendon apart from her peers -- and why she'll likely go on to a professional career after graduating this spring -- is the midrange game she developed by playing hours of backyard one-on-one with her cousin growing up.
"I think she has the best midrange game maybe in the country," Gottlieb said.
What Clarendon does off the court is just as important for the Bears.
The Pac-12 Scholar Athlete of the Year and a finalist for the Lowe's Senior CLASS award, Clarendon has set a good example for her teammates since her freshman year. This season, she's made a more concerted effort to lead with her voice, too.
"I've always been pushed into that leadership role reluctantly, but I've learned to embrace it," said Clarendon, who has started all but nine games in her Cal career. "I've always led with how I play, how hard I go, more of a lead by example kind of person. But I've really had to step it up (vocally)."
Over the summer, she took Brittany Boyd under her wing. The sophomore point guard says Clarendon helped her understand the college game better, as well as how much work she needed to put in.
"She pushed me to my limit, I didn't really know I could go that far," Boyd said.
A Cal loss would be Clarendon's last game as a Bear. Though Cal is thought to be a potential Final Four team, it's not letting the expectations or pressure get to it.
"We still weren't a No. 1 seed; we're still not picked to win the national championship, so we still have a lot to prove," Clarendon said. "We are still very humble and hungry and still on the prowl for sure."
Cal (29-3) vs. South Florida (22-10) at Lubbock, Texas, 6:30 p.m. ESPN2


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Tuesday's letters: Chowing down
Published: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, April 22, 2013 at 4:08 p.m.
To the editor: This is in response to a recent letter in the Times-News titled Dangers of meats. Im appreciative for her concern for her fellow readers health. No doubt she is a strict vegetarian and chows down on only fruits, nuts and vegetables.
I wonder, though, if she loves animals so much, why is she eating their food?
Rick Hensley
Words of Jesus
To the editor: In response to letter writer Joe Stanley Sr. (who was speaking to Mr. Clay Eddleman), I would like to inform him that there are no words of Jesus Christ anywhere in the Old Testament. In fact, there is considerable doubt by biblical scholars about many things attributed to Jesus in the New Testament.
Leviticus, to which he specifically referred, is believed to have been written by Moses between 1440-1400 B.C. That means more than a thousand years before Christ was born!
Cosette Goebel
Get over it
To the editor: Really? Cant you Bush bashers ever let it go? Your guy won. Get over it. I did.
Charlotte Works
Mills River
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fell out of many years of running for about 3 years and now that i'm trying to get back into it, i find that any pace that goes above a fast walk, my knee starts to hurt and i have to stop so i don't make it worse. i probably gained 15 lbs in my absence, but i'm still young (33) and i was curious if anyone had any advice?? i assume i need to begin to re-strengthen it but don't know if i should use stretching, free weights, etc...
any words would be appreciated.
Hi! I'm a 54 year old Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, runner and figure skater, so you can bet that I am very interested and involved in joint care. I'd recommend the following: drop the extra weight. Think of how you would feel if you picked up a 10 or 15-lb. sack of potatoes and tried to run a few miles with it - this is what you're asking your lower body to perform with, without strengthening it for the additional load. So maybe you had better look at your diet and make an effort to lose the weight (healthily of course). Secondly, a resounding 'YES' to your question regarding strengthening and stretching! If done properly and safely, you can build up the muscles surrounding the knee so that you can enjoy many years of painfree running. I'd recommend that you hire a personal trainer, for at least a few sessions, to get you started with some safe, effective exercises like squats, lunges (both of these can actually strain the knee if done improperly), leg curls and leg extensions. And finally, a crucial element to maintaining healthy knees and musculature in general is stretching. This should be done ONLY when the muscles are warmed up and always carefully. Pulses and over-stretching are always dangerous as they can tear muscles. Again, a trainer can instruct you on proper technique. Keep in mind that the kness and shoulders are joints, not muscles. They are held together with a web of joining muscles, but are fairly unstable and almost delicate. If you build the supporting muscles and keep them flexible, they'll stay in good working order. If you leave them weak and tight, they'll eventually give out on you.
As with all of this stuff, definitely see a doctor if you suspect an injury or anything else weird.
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Hi seamusandjim
When I started running last Oct I felt a lot of knee pain as well (I have had multiple surgeries in the past). I slowed way down and ran for very short periods with long walking breaks ( 1 min. run w 4 min. walk). I also started watching the weight. Now, 54 pounds lighter I am still slow but little to no knee pain and in training for my first 1/2 marathon. I found my key things to learn were: go slow and steady, lose the weight, have the mental attitude that it is ok if others are in front of you, have fun. I am still slow but no longer the slowest and I am still having a great time at 49 with my eyes on my first marathon. Good luck, you are moving in the right direction, forward.
I would begin a weight loss plan. Then I would examine your shoes, are they correct fit, type of shoe, are they old worn out etc? Good running shoes that are right for YOU are very important.
A strength/conditioning program for the entire body including legs is important. Begin slow with light weights to avoid injury.
Have you considered pool running or swimming? One important thing- Pain is a sign and needs to be respected.
You need to find out why you are hurting? Also the surface you run on is important. Concrete is unforgiving, can you find grass or trails, sand etc?
Finally a nutritional component: Increase your veggie and fruit intake. Try to include a lot of salmon and fish as your protein source. You may want to try a fish oil supplement with chondroiten and glucosamine also Sam-E.
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THIBODAUX, La. – Junior Taryn Gregory recorded a season-high nine points and three Islanders (1-17, 0-7 SLC) chipped in eight apiece but it wasn't enough as Nicholls State (12-6, 4-3 SLC) was paced by three players in double figures to lift them to a 70-53 victory Thursday night at Stopher Gym.
Gregory paced the Islanders while Brandi Huff, Ashley Darley and Imani Dunn each chipped in eight points apiece. The Islanders notched the 41-35 advantage on the boards with the help of Huff's seven and Darley matched her season-high of eight.
Alisha Allen tallied 20 points to lead all scorers while Emani White added 17 and KK Babin added 12 to guide the Colonels.
Nicholls State jumped on board first before Janae Blount dished it to Dunn for a three from the left wing. Nicholls State pushed ahead by four on a 5-0 run. After a Blount three pointer, the Colonels nailed a layup before Ashanti Plummer sank a free throw. Nicholls State built an eight-point lead on a 10-4 run with 11 to play in the half.
After back-to-back three pointers by the Colonels, the two teams traded baskets back-and-forth before Dunn ignited a 5-0 run with a jumper and a three pointer to pull the Islanders within three with eight to play in the half. However Nicholls State responded with a 9-2 run to pad the lead to 10. After a Plummer putback, the Colonels put together a 5-0 run to take a 13-point cushion.
The Islanders finished the half on a 7-2 run with baskets by Huff, Plummer and Darley to trim the deficit to eight. Nicholls State headed into the locker room ahead 35-27 on 40 percent shooting from the field. Dunn paced the Islanders with eight points and Plummer added six. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi notched the 22-19 advantage on the boards. Allen led all scorers with 12 points.
Nicholls State gained momentum out of the half to put together a 7-2 run. After trading baskets, Gregory put together a 7-0 run with a three and two jumpers to pull the Islanders within six with 12:30 to play.
After back-to-back buckets by the Colonels the two traded baskets back and forth until Huff grabbed a put back. Nicholls State built a 59-42 lead on a 9-0 run over the next two minutes before Gregory jumped on board with a jumper. After two points from Babin at the charity stripe Darley chipped in four points. Nicholls State answered with a 4-0 run of their own before Blount triggered her second three of the game and Jammer hit a jumper to pull the Islanders within 12. However, the Colonels capped the scoring on a 5-0 run as time expired.
The Islanders will remain on the road to take on Southeastern La. in Hammond, La. on Saturday, Jan. 26. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m.
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A small crowd gathered around a life-sized, live-looking mountain lion in Maturango Museum's natural history exhibit as State Senator Jean Fuller awarded the museum a proclamation Friday night.
The proclamation was a high point for the museum's Open House event to kick off its 50th anniversary with the stuffed mountain lion the star of the show.
"Thank you for hanging on for the years it took to get the cat out of the freezer," Fuller said as she presented the proclamation to museum Executive Director Harris Brokke.
Fuller made a $1,000 donation to the exhibit following her speech and encouraged others to make donations of their own.
The mountain lion's saga started when it was found by naturalist Ryan Young in 2008.
The Department of Fish and Game soon became entangled in the mess, as the California Protection Act prohibited any use of a mountain lion or product of it.
For years, the big cat lingered in the museum's freezer while the museum worked with Fuller's office.
"They called and said there was this specimen that they wanted to stuff but couldn't," Fuller said following the ceremony. "It turns out there were a lot of obstacles."
She said it required her to pass legislation requiring a four-fifths approval from the state legislature. The bill passed both the state assembly and senate unanimously and Gov. Jerry Brown on Sept. 30, 2011.
"When the governor sent me the bill memo that got passed with four-fifths vote, he asked why I wasn't helping him with his tax stances," she said.
Fuller said thanks to the bill, dubbed "Get the Cat out of the Bag," the museum made some new connections up and down the state.
"They have one of the few specimens in the state," she said. "I think it's a beautiful specimen of wildlife that the children can learn from."
During the open house, Brokke thanked the community and Sen. Fuller for their support.
The lion was on display for that night only and will be placed in storage while a protective display case is constructed.
Ridgecrest Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Doug Lueck attended the event and said it was a great exhibit. The taxidermists that did the job were very talented.
"I've seen work other people have done and this mountain lion is one of the best I've seen," Lueck said. "I think the community really has gained a great asset here."
The open house was the first of a weekend packed with events and tours. For a guide, visit: www.maturango.org/50thinfo.html
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Deborah Circle met Thursday at the First United Methodist Church Serve Center. Twelve members and two guests attended.
Marguerite Schweitzer gave a story of her life. She was born in Burma and was there when World War II broke out. Her family went to India where she attended elementary school and later moved to England before moving to the U.S.
Barbara Hayes reported on attending the district meeting with Shirley Ade. Shut-in members were discussed.
The next meeting will be 9 a.m. Nov. 21 at the First United Methodist Church Serve Center.
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Clinton Is In the Building for Obama
CONCORD, N.H.—It was President Bill Clinton who introduced President Barack Obama, but that didn't stop the former president from talking a few minutes longer than the current one.
Normally, introductions are quick and to the point—a few minutes, maybe. But Mr. Clinton isn't just anyone, and he spoke for some 25 minutes before turning the microphone over to Mr. Obama.
"Elvis was in the building, as always," said an admiring John Hattan, a 51-year-old Concord resident, one of some 14,000 people who turned out on a chilly morning to see the presidents.
As Mr. Obama wrapped up his remarks (about 22 minutes), Mr. Clinton joined him on stage as "Don't Stop (Thinking About Tomorrow)," Mr. Clinton's 1992 campaign anthem, blared from the loudspeakers.
If there was any tension produced by Mr. Clinton's long-winded nature, it was not apparent. Mr. Obama took the stage and repeated the suggestion that he appoint Mr. Clinton "secretary of explaining stuff" because he breaks it down so clearly.
After Mr. Clinton gave a widely praised speech at the Democratic National Convention in September, officials who work for both men said the former president would be an aggressive campaigner for Mr. Obama–and that he has. The rally in Concord was his 30th event since the convention, with seven more to go before Monday night. That's on top of several fundraisers for the campaign earlier in the year.
"Folks, the hour is late and the time is short," Mr. Clinton told the Concord rally. "The polls say it's close and it could come down to what you decide."
Indeed, the campaign's decision to send the pair to New Hampshire, with just four electoral votes, shows how close the race is, with both sides confident but nobody sure how a string of states will tip in the end.
Mr. Clinton told the crowd that he has worked hard on the campaign—and the last one, too, a reference to his rallying behind Mr. Obama after Mr. Obama bested his wife, Hillary Clinton, in the 2008 Democratic primaries. "I'm much more enthusiastic now," he said.
He said Mr. Obama has been a strong commander in chief and has done a "good job with a difficult hand" on the economy. And he said that Republican Mitt Romney's argument amounts to: "Look at me. I look like a president and I talk like one and I'm telling you it's all gonna be all right if you elect me."
Tension between the men, which developed during the 2008 primaries, has been no secret, though both camps say the pair get along well now, fueled by a bond that only presidents who know the strain of the job can share.
"Obama has enjoyed the growth in their friendship and relationship," campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Sunday. "They have a really easy rapport with one another and that's been a really enjoyable part of the last couple of weeks."
Obama and Romney Deadlocked, Final WSJ/NBC Poll Shows
Obama vs. Romney: Latest state and national polls
Related: In a one-on-one interview with WSJ's Jerry Seib, Obama Campaign strategist David Axelrod says strong favorability ratings portend a strong showing for the President in several key swing states. Photo: Getty.


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