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"For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority -- a loving God as known in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.
It takes member participation to ensure that group service work is done. Each group determines the minimum length of continuous RCA attendance for RCA members to be eligible for any position or office. These service positions may have titles. But titles in RCA do not bring authority or honor; they describe services and responsibilities. And it has generally been found that in giving members service positions the group's welfare is of primary concern in choosing group servants.
RCA groups may create such service positions as they deem necessary to carry on the group functions, with such job duties and length-of-attendance requirements as they feel appropriate. Such positions by way of illustration often include:
* Group Elected Delegate Couple
* Program Chairperson / Couple
Larger RCA groups might create most or all of these service positions. Smaller or new groups often create just a few positions -- Secretary Couple, Treasurer, GCC – or individual members or individual couples assume more than one service responsibility until the group grows sufficiently.
Suggested Duties – Group Treasurer
While the work of the group treasurer often involves many details, it is important to remember that the money the treasurer oversees serves a spiritual purpose: it enables each group to fulfill its primary purpose of carrying the RCA message to the recovering couple who still suffers. This is the fundamental work of RCA, and to continue it the group must keep its doors open. The group treasurer is an important part of this Twelfth Step work.
The group treasurer takes reasonable precautions to safeguard the group's funds. The Treasurer is responsible for the group's finances, consistent with Tradition Seven, "Every RCA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Group funds, received through meeting collections, are used for rent, RCA literature, meeting lists, coffee/tea/refreshments and support of AA service entities, monthly or quarterly or annually.
The following are suggested service duties of group Treasurer:
* Pass the collection basket at each meeting.
* Maintain simple, accurate records of income and expenses, as well as a two-signature bank account
where appropriate according to group conscience.
* Pay rent to the meeting place landlord.
* Most groups request a treasurer's report and all relevant documentation at monthly or regularly scheduled business meetings. This way, all group members can stay informed about the financial health of the group and can make group conscience decisions about how the funds should be spent..
* Reimburse suppliers for refreshments and related expenses.
* Pay for RCA literature and meeting books.
* Maintain a prudent reserve equivalent to two months' group expenses.
* Maintain a fund for "Elected Delegate Couple" expenses if the group has decided to reimburse its
elected Delegate Couple partially or fully for attendance at the annual RCA Fellowship business
* Subject to group conscience, disburse group funds in excess of a prudent reserve to RCA WSO.
Suggested length of continuous RCA attendance: Subject to group conscience. While there is no standard length of RCA attendance necessary for a couple or member to take on the position of group treasurer, many groups suggest that the treasurer have a reasonable period of continuous RCA participation (at least six months to a year or more).
Suggested term of service: Subject to group conscience. Typical Fellowship experience includes a term
of six months or a term of one year.
Suggested Duties – Group (Meeting) Secretary Couple
Group Secretary Couples need to be good all-around group servants. In some RCA groups the new Secretary Couple may have held prior service positions such as Greeter /Hospitality couple. In other RCA groups the Secretary position may be the incoming Secretary Couple's first group service position.
The following are suggested service duties of group Secretary Couple:
* Follow the meeting format in accordance with the group conscience.
* Subject to group conscience, maintain a literature table in the group meeting place.
* Announce information about group activities and events, such as the speaker couple for the current month, or the format for the following week's meeting, etc.
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Suggested length of continuous RCA attendance: Subject to group conscience.
In some established RCA groups, newcomer couples with a few weeks' regular attendance are warmly and strongly encouraged to take on the service of Group Secretary Couple; for such newcomers, Secretary service is an extra motivator for regular (weekly) RCA meeting attendance; in addition they become well-known within the group and their connections with other meeting couples are strengthened. In new groups, of course, there can be no such requirement.
Suggested term of service: Subject to group conscience, six months to one year. In some RCA groups it is customary to have two Secretary Couples serving simultaneously -- rotating every week or every other week or on some other schedule.
Suggested Duties – Group Elected Delegate Couple (EDC)
The group's Elected Delegate Couple is the group's direct link with RCA's annual Fellowship business meeting, through which RCA groups world-wide share their experience and express RCA's collective conscience.
Suggested qualifications: any couple who is a member of a Member Group and who professes that they have been actively working the Twelve Steps of RCA for 12 months shall be qualified to be nominated to serve as the Group's Delegate Couple. Working familiarity with the Twelve Traditions is strongly recommended.
A "member" of a Member Group is any couple who: considers this Member Group to be their primary/home group in RCA; has been a Group member for at least one year; and attends the Group recovery meetings and business meetings regularly/frequently. Prior service experience and responsibility within the Member Group are strongly recommended (group secretary couple, Treasurer, Group Contact Couple, etc).
The following are suggested service duties of the Group Elected Delegate Couple:
1. The Delegate Couple becomes informed about all matters for consideration at the annual convention. In an adequate number of the Group's pre-convention business meetings and via announcements during the group's regular recovery meetings, the Delegate Couple seeks to inform group members of those upcoming convention matters, and on these matters the Delegate Couple encourages Group Members' participation in the group's development of its informed conscience.
2. The Delegate Couple represents its Member Group by participating in the business meeting of the annual convention and voting for the Member Group on all matters considered at the convention. Participation in the convention business meeting can be in person or via remote electronic means (Skype etc.). In representing the group at the convention and at the direction of their Member Group, the Delegate Couple either votes the group's conscience or else votes its own coupleship conscience.
3. The Delegate Couple shall provide a written post-Convention report to their Member Group.
4. The Member Group's outgoing Delegate Couple shall make themselves available as service sponsors to the Member Group's incoming, newly elected Delegate Couple.
5. Assist groups with solving problems or answering questions related to RCA's Traditions.
6. Attend area Intergroup meetings (where Intergroups exist). Communicate information received from Intergroups to the group. Vote for the group in issues presented to area groups by the Intergroup.
Suggested length of continuous RCA attendance: Subject to group conscience.
Suggested term of service: One year, with the option -- if re-elected -- of serving another term as well.
Suggested Duties – Group Contact Couple (GCC)
RCA experience suggests that Group Contact Couples function most effectively with a background in other group offices such as Literature Couple or Treasurer.
The more informed that Group Contact Couples are about RCA as a whole, the better they function. By keeping Tradition One firmly in mind and by encouraging group members to become familiar with all RCA Traditions, the health of the group will be supported.
The following are suggested service duties of the Group Contact Couple:
* Update the RCA website with any changes of address, meeting place, meeting time, etc.
* Provide orderly transition of all passwords, IDs and contact procedures to succeeding GCCs.
* Maintain cordial relations between the group and the organization from which the meeting room is rented.
* Schedule and preside at periodic group business meetings.
* From the WSO Outreach Committee, receive occasional e-mails and telephone calls.
* Call to the group's attention any announcements from RCA WSO, regional-area retreats, other nearby RCA meetings, or -- if there is one -- the local RCA Intergroup. Share with group members all mail and e-mail from WSO.
* Substitute for other group officers when necessary.
* Co-sign group checks if a bank account is maintained.
* Some individual RCA groups and their GCCs maintain and update a STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL file of names, addresses and telephone numbers (subject to each couple's and group conscience approval), and know which members are available as Temporary Sponsor Couples, Twelfth-Step calls, public information requests, etc.
* Some groups maintain a record of member couples' RCA anniversaries (subject to group conscience).
* It is strongly recommended that Group Contact Couples attend the annual International Convention.
Suggested length of continuous RCA attendance: Subject to group conscience.
Suggested term of service: Subject to group conscience.
Suggested Duties – Greeter / Hospitality Couple
Serving as Greeter / Hospitality couple is a great way to meet and perhaps get to know both newcomer couples and also regularly attending couples. Some greeters find that their commitment to and joy in service is contagious to others. Greeter couples also sometimes find this service is a good way to get known by newcomer couples who might be prospective sponsees.
Part of the fear factor of coming to a new meeting is knowing where things are [bathrooms], and the biggest often is "Will we be accepted [sitting in someone's seat]?" Greeters also keep in mind that ours is a program of attraction rather than promotion.
The following are suggested service duties of group Greeter / Hospitality Couple:
* Serve as greeter for couples new to the regular (weekly) recovery meeting. Offer to answer any questions they may have upon coming in. Newcomer couples often ask questions about things that are most important to them even before the start of the recovery meeting.
* Greet newcomers and members as they arrive. Help each couple feel welcome. Introduce them to other members.
* Arrive 15 minutes prior to meeting. Post helpful signs with directions to meeting room, assist in setting up information displays with brochures, flyers, and other information.
* Keep in mind the fragility of some newcomers, remembering the first time you attended an RCA meeting. Strive to be compassionate, reassuring, and welcoming. Don't make promises that you can't keep. Don't get too personal, and maintain confidentiality as per the principles of RCA. Emphasize to the newcomer that their situation is not unique nor something to be ashamed of. Don't be pushy since it may scare the newcomer away. A newcomer's body language may be evident on their acceptance or rejection of our meetings and RCA philosophy. Play it by ear and react accordingly. If there are any questions regarding the role of the greeter, discuss it within your individual RCA group.
* Serve as a link for connection and fellowship After the meeting, encourage newcomers to keep coming back.
Suggested length of continuous RCA attendance: Subject to group conscience.
Suggested term of service: Subject to group conscience. Greeter assignments will be rotated amongst the group members who wish to be assigned to this position.
Suggested Duties – Literature Couple (LC)
The Literature Couple is responsible for maintaining the group's supply of literature, both for newcomer couples and for regular members.
"Literature" includes: books, booklets, and journals; pamphlets and brochures; CDs; anniversary medallions and chips; group service guidelines.
The following are suggested service duties of the group Literature Couple:
1. The Literature Couple maintains the meeting's supply of literature subject to the group conscience.
2. The LC keeps track of group literature supplies and re-orders as needed.
3. The LC obtains funds from the Group Treasurer to restock literature.
4. Orders are placed via the RCA website online literature store. The LC may place orders utilizing a credit card or a PayPal account, or the LC may download the order form and re-order via postal mail.
5. The LC refers newcomers and regular members to available RCA literature.
Suggested length of continuous RCA attendance: Subject to group conscience.
Suggested term of service: Subject to group conscience.
Suggested Duties – Program Chairperson / Couple
The Program Chairperson / Couple is responsible for booking incoming and outgoing speaker couples.
The following are suggested service duties of Program Chairperson / Couple:
* Prepare and post/make accessible a schedule of outgoing meetings for which the group has agreed to provide speakers.
* Recruit group members for outgoing speaking commitments.
* Prepare and post/make accessible a list of incoming speakers with identification of the guest group.
* Confirm, in advance, incoming and outgoing speaking commitments.
Suggested length of continuous RCA attendance: Subject to group conscience.
Suggested term of service: Subject to group conscience.


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impress 1
verb[with object]
1Make (someone) feel admiration and respect: they immediately impressed the judges [no object]: he has to put on an act to impress
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- I was immediately impressed by the fact that this place was packed with diners - usually an indicator that either the food is renowned for its excellence or for its cheapness.
- I have known Jenni for some years and she has always impressed me with her honesty, her tenacity, her cheerful, loving and caring nature.
- We are always impressed with artists who persist in making abstract work.
make an impression on, have an impact on, influence, affect, move, stir, rouse, excite, inspire;
informal grab, blow someone away, stick in someone's mind
2Make a mark or design on (an object) using a stamp or seal; imprint: she impressed the damp clay with her seal
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- Each of the complete documents was found folded; two were tied with string and sealed with a lump of clay impressed with the same stamp.
- According to convention, the base of each piece is impressed with a red seal.
- These five sealings form a coherent record group, since they contain related subject content and are all impressed with the same seal.
2.1Apply (a mark) to something with pressure: a revenue stamp was embossed or impressed on the instrument
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- A raised effect is created by impressing a design into wallcovering using either pressure or heat.
- Blind printing is a method where a raised design is impressed into the paper.
- Brass and, to some extent, bronze finishing tools have been used for centuries by bookbinders to impress designs and lines onto leather bindings.
3 (impress something on) Fix an idea in (someone's mind): nobody impressed on me the need to save
More example sentences
- If you want to impress any ideas on people, try being reasonable.
- You don't win friends by impressing your opinion on them.
- Importantly, his divorce lawyer also impressed this point on him.
emphasize to, stress to, bring home to, instill in, inculcate into, drum into
4Apply (an electric current or potential) from an external source.
Example sentences
- At this point the capacitor is fully charged and it carries the full impressed voltage.
- Polarity of the impressed voltage was controlled by using the diode as shown in Fig.5.
noun[in singular]
1An act of making an impression or mark: bluish marks made by the impress of his fingers
More example sentences
- Also, the creepiest images - the ones that linger like the impress of clammy fingers on the back of your neck - are in the first volume.
1.1A mark made by a seal or stamp.
1.2The characteristic mark or quality of a person or attribute: his desire to put his own impress on the films he made
More example sentences
- Although mainstream church attendance is in decline, Scotland bears the impress of its Protestant history.
- Thus it is that, although religions claim universality, much of what is claimed to be universal is discovered to bear the impress of culture, society and history.
- As empty spaces, they carry an impress of the pure sterility imparted by death - the sense of the ascetic and the pure that comes with too many washings of the same white sheet.
impressible adjective
- Example sentences
- The surface of the earth is soft and impressible by the feet of men; and so with the paths which the mind travels.
Late Middle English (in the sense 'apply with pressure'): from Old French empresser, from em- 'in' + presser 'to press', influenced by Latin imprimere (see imprint). sense 1 of the verb dates from the mid 18th century.
Words that rhyme with impressacquiesce, address, assess, Bess, bless, bouillabaisse, caress, cess, chess, coalesce, compress, confess, convalesce, cress, deliquesce, digress, dress, duchesse, duress, effervesce, effloresce, evanesce, excess, express, fess, finesse, fluoresce, guess, Hesse, incandesce, intumesce, jess, largesse, less, manageress, mess, ness, noblesse, obsess, oppress, outguess, phosphoresce, politesse, possess, press, priestess, princess, process, profess, progress, prophetess, regress, retrogress, stress, success, suppress, tendresse, top-dress, transgress, tress, tristesse, underdress, vicomtesse, yes
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verb[with object] historical
1Force (someone) to serve in an army or navy: a number of Poles, impressed into the German army
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- Both the Union and Confederate armies began impressing large numbers of African Americans, free and enslaved, for military labor.
- As the Mongol army advanced, they impressed the young men from the countryside into labor gangs to transport supplies and keep open the highways.
1.1Commandeer (goods or equipment) for public service.
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- The Army's position is akin to the old British practice of impressment of sailors which was based on the premise that 'once a British subject always a British subject.'
- The Confederate policies of impressments sometimes helped manufacturers convince Federal authorities that their production for the Confederate government had been based upon compulsion.
- Beattie focuses on the policies of military impressment, recruitment and drafting, as well as the conflicts over discipline, resistance, morale and honor which characterized popular reactions to military obligations.
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I'm Thinking of Selling My FJR
Posted 04 April 2012 - 07:31 PM
I feel ill. I'm going to go lay down now.
"The parkin' lot's full of police outside and they're all askin' for you!"
From Delbert McClinton's The Rub
Belleza Negra (Black Beauty)
Posted 04 April 2012 - 07:50 PM
Lots of scams, especially on CL, but you just have to weed through the garbage. Test rides are always the biggest question. Use your own judgement, and talk to your insurance company first.
Sorry about the [proposed] sale. Good luck!
'12 Super Tenere
Posted 04 April 2012 - 08:07 PM
There are only scams out there for people that get scammed. Don't get scammed.
There are so many scams out there waiting to rip you off when you sell something. A
You wanna ride it or buy it....cash. You get the title when it's in my hand. If a check....we first go to your bank and trade it for cash.
You want me to deliver it somewhere? Sure! Just send a check and once I can trade it for cash I'll then deliver it.
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Google Search is your FJRForum friend! Try something like best tire FJR site:fjrforum.com at google.com
Posted 04 April 2012 - 09:28 PM
Posted 04 April 2012 - 10:19 PM
(Seriously, this is actually a current scam going around craigslist -- I got this very email when I posted by bagger for sale recently, and have seen the scam mentioned in other ads on CL.)
Posted 05 April 2012 - 03:44 AM
If you decide to go craiglist route, pretty good rule of thumb is that people who are truly interested will provide the phone number in their e-mail, the rest are either low-ballers or scam. Before you reply to the craiglist e-mails you can quickly google the name of that person. There are a lot of craigslist forums that track scammers.
Edited by THE919, 05 April 2012 - 03:55 AM.
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Posted 05 April 2012 - 04:03 AM
But the trick is to set the reserve high, put a high buy it now and negotiate outside of eBay and make the sale. At that point you can take the auction down stating the reason of it not being available anymore. (sold locally). Total cost will only be 11 bucks.
Write a detailed ad, take ALOT of detailed pictures of a very clean and shine vehicle.
Good luck!
Posted 05 April 2012 - 05:14 AM
Ft. Worth, TX, IBA #288
Posted 05 April 2012 - 05:26 AM
I'm having to think about selling my 2008 FJR. There are so many scams out there waiting to rip you off when you sell something. Any pointers so it doesn't happen to me if I go ahead and sell?
I feel ill. I'm going to go lay down now.
I wouldn't worry too much! Your have the bike in hand and some honest people out there will want it. Like in any sale, it is up to both parties to negotiate to reach agreement. So as others said, "Listen to your inner ear" and "if it sounds too good to be true ...":
Basically, if ypou meet the person, he/she has cash in hand (or the equivalent of a bank draft), and you transfer the ownership together .... you are home free and happy. Happy that is, except that you no longer own an FJR!
Be well!
"It's nice to be important but it is more important to be nice!"
Posted 05 April 2012 - 06:08 AM
There are only scams out there for people that get scammed. Don't get scammed.
You wanna ride it or buy it....cash. You get the title when it's in my hand. If a check....we first go to your bank and trade it for cash.
You want me to deliver it somewhere? Sure! Just send a check and once I can trade it for cash I'll then deliver it.
+1 on this advice.
I just sold my '05 V-Strom through Kijiji (called eBay Classifieds in the US), I've given up on Craigslist.
Here's an example:
Good luck on your sale.
Posted 05 April 2012 - 07:37 AM
#1: Make sure the funds are good. If the buyer pays cash, meet at your bank so the bills can be checked by an experienced teller. There are counterfeit $100 bills out there. If the buyer wants to pay by cashiers check, meet at their bank and go to the teller window with them while the check is pulled. Or telephone the bank to confirm the cashiers check, they will be happy to do so over the phone (look up the phone number rather than using one on the check itself).
#2: Go to the DMV office with the buyer and transfer title/registration to them. Or in some states you can inform the state that you have sold a vehicle and give some information about the buyer. This protects you if the buyer does not immediately register it and gets some parking tickets, etc. Your state will have a web site with information on such procedures. Know whether to keep the plates or if they go with the bike.
#3: Test rides. Subjective call here. If a buyer rides up on a Concours 14 it's probably OK to let them ride the FJR. I have done the cash-in-the-hand-while-you-ride-it thing before, but it may be harder with a bike as expensive as an FJR - most buyers will probably be taking out loan, so don't have the cash on hand. It's a lot easier to sell a bike if you let someone ride it first, so you need to find the right balance between risk and reward here.
I'm sure someone will now come along and tell me how wrong all these rules are...
Posted 05 April 2012 - 09:06 AM
People have tried to scam me when I was trying to sell stuff on Craigslist, I have received the "I'm out to sea" one as well. What I have done and the emails stopped immediately from the sender, nothing will be shipped until funds have been secured and an unknown shipper is used.
Good luck and hope you decide not to sell.
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Posted 05 April 2012 - 10:40 AM
Yup, check up on this for your location. Texas actually has the form attached to the title. You tear off the top, fill it out and mail it in, then sign over the lower title part to the buyer. Easy.
Or in some states you can inform the state that you have sold a vehicle and give some information about the buyer.
Best way to not get ripped off....sell it on FJRForum.com.
Posted 05 April 2012 - 10:53 AM
Many of the fake responses that you get on craigslist are just trying to get email addresses to add to spam lists. That way, you can respond to as many emails as you think may be legitimate without worry. Some of their inquiries may sound very real.
I've done fine buying and selling through craigslist. I always closed the deal by getting a copy of their drivers license. Most illegitimate folks will have an issue giving you that.
1995 BMW R1100R, 1992 Honda Nighthawk 750, 1996 Suzuki GS500E
Posted 05 April 2012 - 11:33 AM
Someone made a suggestion to let someone have 30 minutes to bring it back.
I never allow for returns. People are weird and you could go through all the trouble of selling and have some dumb-ass get buyer's remorse. I've seen it happen and I want to throttle these people! Some just don't think before they buy and worse yet are those who just can't commit.
Hey, you can't commit, Not my problem bud, You didn't ask your wife, I don't care, I sold it to you in good faith - I expect the same from you.
Good luck with your sale.


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All classes at St. John's College are small and students take active responsibility for their education, formulating questions and developing their thoughts in dialogue with one another. Faculty at St. John's College share the college's dedication to an education that privileges intellectual engagement over rigid expertise; they regard themselves as guides and mentors whose task is not to transmit information, but to pose questions that further students' ability to develop as thinkers in their own right. Every student's contribution receives serious consideration as classes delve into discussions of foundational works of philosophy, literature, history, theology, politics, economics, psychology, music, mathematics, and the laboratory sciences. By immersing themselves in these investigations, by examining their own ideas in conversation with faculty and fellow students, and by exploring their insights in their own written work, students acquire formidable skills and cultivate enduring habits of critical analysis and thinking. They learn to take themselves and others seriously as reasoning and feeling beings, to work together as collaborators and colleagues, and to lead fruitful lives of independent reflection and shared activity. In addition to the undergraduate program, St. John's students may earn master of arts degrees through the Graduate Institute.
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Leap Wireless to Spin Off Muve Music Unit
Leap Wireless International Inc. plans to spin off its Muve Music service into a separate company, as the carrier attempts to turn around its struggling core business of providing pay-as-you-go wireless service.
Leap, which offers service under the Cricket brand, launched the on-demand music service in January 2011. By creating a new company, Leap hopes to license the service to other carriers and has an agreement in principle with an unnamed international wireless carrier, spokesman Greg Lund said.
"It will be a completely separate entity," he said, noting that the move is in the planning stages and the timeline for the spinoff isn't clear. The first carrier agreement should be finalized within a month.
"We feel that would give us a better chance to serve potential carrier customers if it was a single entity rather owned by a carrier," Mr. Lund said.
It isn't clear it the company will be public or not, or whether it will ultimately be owned by Leap.
Muve Music, which allows unlimited song downloads, ringtones and ringback tones, had more than 1.1 million subscribers at the end of 2012, a jump from the 600,000 reported in August. Part of the increase comes from Leap's introduction of wireless plans over the summer that automatically included the music service. Previously Muve was available for an additional charge of $10 a month.
Leap hasn't broken out the financial performance of Muve, but Mr. Lund said it is "meaningful to the business" with customers using the service tending to show a lower deactivation rate.
Muve is only available on Mobile devices, but Leap is "exploring all options" to expand the use of the product.
Muve Music is in a competitive market that includes Spotify, which has a subscription service for $9.99 per month. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Google is negotiating with music companies to start a paid subscription music-streaming service.
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LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – Vanessa Johnson shot a third-round 75 to finish in 15th place with a three-round 218 (76-67-75) at the 36th Annual FIU Pat Bradley Invitational. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi shot a 314 as a team in the final round to wrap up the Invitational in 16th place.
"This was a tough way for us to end our fall season," head coach Carol Blackmar said. "I know we are much better players than this, but we made some mental mistakes, and with a field of this caliber you can't give shots away and be successful. As we enter the offseason we are looking forward to working on these areas and starting fresh in February at home with the Islanders Classic."
Missouri overcame a seven-stroke deficit entering the final round to surge to the team title, shooting a 286 to finish with an 873 for the Invitational. Daytona State shot 294 on Tuesday to finish a stroke behind at 874 in second place, while host Florida International had a 291 in the final round to place third at 876. Maryland (878) and Memphis (892) rounded out the top five teams.
FIU's Coralia Arias took medalist honors by delivering a 69 on Tuesday to post a 210 (69-72-69) at 6-under for the event. Daytona State's So Young Hwang (71-69-71—211) finished a stroke back in second, while Bradley's Danielle Lemek (71-70-71—212) and Maryland's Heidi Baek (71-71-70—212) tied for third.
Senior Lindsay Biehler shot a 78 on Tuesday to finish with a three-round 235, while freshman Ana Paredes had an 83 to post a 238 for the event. Senior Krista Fenniak delivered a 78 in the final round to finish with a 247, while freshman Claudia Galindo added an 83 for a three-round 252.
The Islanders now enter their offseason, as they will resume play in the spring with the Islanders Classic on Feb. 24-25 at the Corpus Christi Country Club. For all the latest on Islanders Golf during the offseason, be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@IslandersGolf) and like the team's official Facebook page (Islanders Golf).
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The 1st set took a little while to get grooving, Rift, Cities>Maze is where the fun really starts
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Soundcheck: The Old Home Place, Happiness is a Warm Gun, Skin It Back, Peaches en Regalia, Beauty of My Dreams, Torn and Frayed
Set 1: Grind, Possum > GolgiGolgi Apparatus, MomaThe Moma Dance, Torn and Frayed, Rift, Cities -> Maze, Lawn Boy, PeachesPeaches en Regalia > GinBathtub Gin, GTBTGood Times Bad Times
Set 2: DwDDown with Disease -> Blister in the Sun[1] > DwDDown with Disease[2] > Boogie OnBoogie On Reggae Woman > Golden Age -> 2001Also Sprach Zarathustra > BDTNLBackwards Down the Number Line > CaspianPrince Caspian -> SOAMuleScent of a Mule -> Blister in the Sun[1] -> SOAMuleScent of a Mule > Mike'sMike's Song > Contact > WeekapaugWeekapaug Groove
Encore: Sabotage
[1] First verse only.
[2] Unfinished.
· Blister in the Sun tease in Backwards Down the Number Line
· Blister in the Sun tease in Mike's Song
· Blister in the Sun tease in Weekapaug Groove
Noteworthy Jams: Bathtub Gin, Prince Caspian
Average Song Gap: 37.59
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: This show was broadcast live on SiriusXM Radio's Jam_ON station. Blister in the Sun was played for the first time since July 9, 1998 (390 shows). Both appearances of Blister in the Sun consisted of the first verse only. Down with Disease was unfinished. BDTNL, Mike's Song and Weekapaug all contained Blister in the Sun teases from Trey. Sabotage was dedicated to MCA, who had passed away earlier in the year.
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LivePhish Download
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Phish.Net Blog Recap
Song Distribution:
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2 Hoist
2 Rift
2 Lawn Boy
2 Junta
1 Joy
1 Undermind
1 The Story of the Ghost
1 Billy Breathes
1 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
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Some highlights for me were the (first time acoustic) Harry Hood, Ocelot and First Tube to close the first set, and the Black Dog cover.
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Set 1: Sample in a Jar[1], Wilson[1], Cavern[1], Joy[1], Sleep Again[1], Bug[1], Chalk Dust Torture[1], Limb By Limb[1], Harry Hood[1], Strange Design[1], Backwards Down the Number Line[1], Hey Ya![2], Valentine, Cayman Review, Burn That Bridge, Ocelot, First Tube
Set 2: Gotta Jibboo, Drifting, Burlap Sack and Pumps, Alaska, Sweet and Dandy, Simple Twist Up Dave, It Makes No Difference, Clint Eastwood, Push On 'Til the Day, Black Dog
[1] Trey solo acoustic.
[2] Trey acoustic with TAB.
Notes: "Sample in a Jar" through "Backwards Down the Number Line" were solo acoustic by Trey. "Hey Ya!" was performed acoustic by Trey with the rest of TAB joining him.
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Early graduation at Summit High School is not something taken lightly. It requires foresight, planning and a lot of hard work. However, this did not keep Diane Mastin, Leila Spilman and five of their classmates from achieving their goals.
"Summit has a rigorous program in place for kids, but certainly kids who are motivated, organized and are focused on what they'd like to do can plan ahead and can graduate early," said Drew Adkins, Summit High School principal.
For Diane Mastin, graduating early is all about the academics and getting ready for her continuing education.
"I've been thinking about it for a while," she said. "I think it would be a good foot in the door for college."
Mastin, who has already been taking college-level courses, plans to attend several classes at Colorado Mountain College this spring, and possibly hold down a job as well. Her plan is to get prerequisites out of the way so that she can focus on higher-level classes once she enters university.
"It's a good way to gear myself into those higher-level classes that I'll be taking," Mastin said.
She has applied and been accepted to Colorado Mesa University and Montana State University and plans to pursue a degree in environmental science.
"I'm a very science-oriented person. It's just a subject that really makes sense to me," she said. "I enjoy it too, so, you've got to enjoy what you're doing. ... If I could combine what I'm smart with and what I like to do, it seems like a good option."
Mastin is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking and similar activities. At the high school she's been involved in basketball, track and rugby. If she attends Colorado Mesa University she plans to join the rugby team and play at the collegiate level.
Looking back over her high school experience, Mastin said she enjoyed the challenge of difficult classes mixed with the stimulation of art and catering classes.
"I really try to push myself and take some of the harder classes," she said. "I like that they offer those and they still have a pretty wide range of the fun classes too."
Mastin doesn't feel she's missing anything by graduating early. She plans to keep busy with college courses and she can still attend Prom and will walk with her classmates at the graduation ceremony in the spring. There's a lot she's looking forward to.
"I think it's taking a step in the direction that's going to lead me to a bigger place," she said. "I'm excited for college, definitely, and I'm excited to do more. I'm just excited to start going."
Life recently took an unexpected turn for Leila Spilman last year when she signed on with modeling agency Wilhelmina and participated in Aspen Fashion Week. Things started happening quickly and this July she attended an event in New York where she was scouted and picked up by multiple international agencies.
Suddenly, Spilman found her career taking off, but she still had her senior year in high school to go. Early graduation was her best chance.
"I'm so lucky that it's happening. I've been lucky enough to get started so quickly," she said of her career. "(I knew) if I really want to do this, it's going to be worth my time to graduate early."
Fortunately for Spilman, the teachers and counselors at Summit High were willing to accommodate her.
"It hasn't been easy, but it's been possible," said Spilman, who knows other young models that have put off their own high school graduation for years. "It's been really, really great to have everyone behind me with it."
Modeling has already taken Spilman to the fashion centers of the United States: New York, Miami and Los Angeles. This January she will take the next step and travel to Europe to begin modeling internationally. Her first stop will be Istanbul, with many countries to follow.
"It's been getting more and more intense this past year," she said. "Every day you l earn something new. It's crazy. Your perspective changes every day."
Modeling is not an easy job and neither is learning it on the go, but Spilman has had help and support.
"Emotionally and mentally you have to have that good mindset, which is also difficult, but having the support and everything in the high school makes it that much easier."
As for working to graduate early, she said, "You can't do it without your counselors and teachers. They have to be on the ride with you. We made it happen - it worked out somehow. I worked my butt off!"
Spilman was also active in rugby and skiing at the school and testifies that sports were what kept her in top physical shape. She hopes to find some time in her international travels to explore and maybe shred some foreign powder.
As exciting as international travel will be, Spilman hopes to return to Breckenridge in the future. Leaving, she said, is "bittersweet" and she is looking forward to the time when she can reunite with her high school classmates.
"I can't wait to see everyone from school in a couple years," she said. "I can't wait to see where graduated life takes everyone."
But that's for the future. For now, her eyes are on the present.
"Change is so cool," she said with a smile. "I couldn't be more excited."


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Giselle showcases both the technical depth of the ensemble as well as the dramatic command of principal artists in leading roles. Dance educator Mary Wood and Ballet Master Anita Paciotti discuss the Company's commitment to producing this Romantic favorite.
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Saturday, January 25, 7pm
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Orchestra Level of the War Memorial Opera House
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A highly popular pre-performance discussion program, Meet the Artist Interviews (MTAs) spotlight the specific San Francisco Ballet repertory program to be performed that afternoon/evening.
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Lew Christensen Studio
SF Ballet Visiting Lecturer Professor Jennifer Fisher
Associate Professor of Dance at Irvine; Dance History, Theory, Criticism, and Ethnography
Tickets: $20 per event (general public), $15 per event (SF Ballet subscribers)
Why did Giselle die? And why do so many of us want to see her die over and over again? As the only "ballet coroner" known to dance studies, Jennifer Fisher asks these questions and brings up many other provocative issues around the story of Giselle. Fisher will conduct an "inquest" with artists of SF Ballet, gathering "testimonies" and thoughts from of a panel of experts to shed light on the possible causes Giselle's death, and, of course, who is at fault? Could this tragedy have been prevented? Reserve your tickets now and find out!
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The Laboratory of Viral Diseases carries out investigations on the molecular biology of viruses, the interactions of viruses with host cells, the pathogenesis of viral diseases, and host defense mechanisms. The studies are designed to increase fundamental knowledge as well as to facilitate the development of new approaches to the prevention and treatment of disease. The laboratory is well equipped with an electron microscope, confocal microscopes, FACS machines, DNA sequencers, PCR machines, ultracentrifuges, and other standard items. The members of the laboratory are interactive and hold weekly seminars in which current research is presented and discussed.
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I've spent quite some time attempting to troubleshoot an issue I've been having (MKV's not A/V sync'd with versions past 1.54, fwiw) but Ive had a lot of difficulty finding information on the Forum because of a sort of Catch 22 in the posting guidelines. Here's my issue:
The guidelines clearly state that before posting a request it is the Forum member's responsibility to search the forum for an existing thread on the same topic. Violating Topics will not receive a response. While that makes perfect sense and would streamline the help process in a perfect world, the reality is that not all people take the time or have success doing that. So what ends up happening is that a popular problem, particularly the one's without a single easy fix, end up getting huge numbers of duplicate threads, all of which are getting ignored. However, when a new member such as myself attempts the forum search in accordance with the guidelines, they have to wade through pages and pages of topics and posts that just ask the same question over and over, hoping to find the hidden Easter-egg answer buried somewhere in the haystack. The more widespread and complex the problem the worse the this haystack gets, either because the OP's never found what the Mods consider the Primary thread, or else they believe their issue is different enough to warrant a new Topic.
Suggested Solutions:
a) Add a feature in the Advanced Search that will filter out any topics that have no responses, which should remove the majority of the duplicate or uninformative threads, without requiring continuing effort on the part of the Mods.
b) Flag, Lock and/or Remove threads that have been deemed in violation of the Guidelines so that we the forum members will know that no response will be forthcoming, and be able to hopefully zero in on the Original/Primary thread.


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It's natural that a beauty-obsessed girl is going to spend a fair amunt of time on the blogs and around the web sniffing out cosmetics trends and innovative products. And while there always seems to be a new idea out there to grab my fancy and make me want to write, it's rare that I have an "a-ha!" makeup moment as profound as I did today while scoping the latest on HuffPo's beauty site.
They have this fab section that features a new fresh face each post, walking readers through the cosmetics breakdown of every look. I like that the blog tends to feature natural beauties unfettered by crazy drama makeup, but rather facing the city as they do on an average day. Today I discovered a particular favorite that sparked a thought. This girl is wearing DIY blush made from natural terracotta she dug out of the earth on some eccentric trip. Good for her.
Okay, now let's face facts. It's clear I won't be venturing outside of Manhattan to dig out my own blush from the bottom of a rock anytime soon. But suddenly it hit me. Terracotta! Of course! A burnt pinky orange that will flatter fair girls and dark girls and all the pretty colors in between. A color that will enhance cheekbones and brighten brown, blue, and green eyes. A color that would be delicious in a gloss swept across any girl's pout. Duh. Terracotta!
So, how to make it work? Pick a spot and stick with it. Too much orange on the face is a definite no, so if you already have a great tan and you try to work this look into both your shadow and lipstick, you could be entering OompahLoompahVille (just North of Planet Snooki!). Instead, keep your makeup neautral throughout and compliment one feature at a time with terracotta accents.
EYES: Eyes are amplified with a shot of orange. No need to go seasonally neon on this particular trend wagon, instead you can keep things warm and sexy with a proper pot of terracotta shadow and a great brown liner. And while this look is especially sexy on blue eyes, it's one of those equal opportunity stunners that will sex-up your brown, gray, green, or hazel eyes too. Yay!
LIPS: You may have noticed, I've been all about lipstick of late. You can go either way with this color–if you're set on being a glossy girl, I recommend going for a pencil and gloss, and wearing your eyes in neutral browns or with just a slick of black liner to keep things balanced. But if you want to have just a little more fun, you can try the terracotta trend with a great, matte lipstick and then plenty of drama on the eyes. A smoky eye is balanced with a sexy, burnt-orange lip.
CHEEKS: Keep your face even-toned with a creamy foundation or just by using concealer on those trouble spots. Then, work in a powder blush with orange undertones, starting at the apples of the cheeks and spreading out with your fingertips. To keep from entering Clownville, tap your brush twice before applying. You can always add more, but it's difficult to remove effectively once you've overblushed.
Nails: You might have to do some digging, but this deep burnt orange from Essie (a few seasons ago) is a great fit. Called Chubby Cheeks (random!), it's a summer-happy hue with just enough darkness and depth to keep you grounded for the coming months. Here is a photo–now, if you find it online, you must email me at once and tell me where!


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Published: Friday, March 16, 2012 at 8:42 p.m.
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SARASOTA - More sex charges have been filed against a Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences teacher after three more girls came forward to say he abused them in 2005 and 2006.
John Garcia, 47, a karate instructor at the Sarasota charter school, was arrested last week after a girl told authorities he had sex with her in a classroom seven years ago, when she was 14.
Garcia, of the 2800 block of Poplar Street, was charged last week with custodial sexual battery on a child.
Since those charges surfaced, three more girls — aged 12 and 13 — have come forward to report past sexual abuse by Garcia, the Sheriff's Office said Friday. Garcia, who has been suspended from his job, now faces charges of lewd and lascivious sexual battery, according to a press release. He remains in jail without bail.
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Suomenlinna Island Fortress
HEL-235 | Helsinki, Finland | See Special Notes
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*Price displayed in US Dollars unless otherwise noted; excursions priced in other currencies may be available on select voyages only. Prices are based on the amount Princess typically charges for each excursion, but your price may vary by voyage date and departure time.
Tour at a Glance
Tour Overview
Departing your ship, you'll head to Market Square, to board the ferry taking you to the historical Suomenlinna Fortress, the "Gibraltar of the North" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Once you arrive, your knowledgeable guide will lead you on a walking tour through the grounds of this mighty fortress, the largest fortification in Finland. Built by the Swedes to protect Helsinki from Russian attack in the 18th century, the massive complex covers six islands and is a self-contained city within Helsinki. The walls of the fortress can be seen all over Suomenlinna, and there are about 900 permanent inhabitants on the islands, with 350 people work there all year round. It's one of the features that make Suomenlinna unique: the fortress is not simply a museum, but a living community. You'll stop at a local caf� to enjoy some refreshments, along with views of the Gulf of Finland.
After your tour, you'll have free time to explore the area further. Discover the surrounding parks, graceful buildings and beaches, and, of course, find the perfect souvenirs before heading back across the harbor and returning to your ship.
Special Notes
This tour is limited in capacity.
This tour uses headsets.
There are several museums on Suomenlinna and all may not be open during your visit.
Child Price:
12 & under reduced
Medical Restriction:
Tour not suitable for guests with walking difficulties.
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A Yahoo! User Feb 11, 2013 10:59 Flag
Adebayor back to a fine?
Reports have surfaced saying that Spurs have fined Ade for being late back from the African Cup of Nations. The reported amount is £160k. That's not even a weeks wages for him! Still he wasn't a week late returning!
From the little I saw on MOTD he appeared to want to play and had a hand in Bale's second, might even have scored if GB passed t him instead of shooting...lol.Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
How on earth he managed to take so long getting back is beyond me. There were reports that Spurs also sent a private jet to get him. Insane IF true.
It's not as though there aren't regular flights to/from SA - even Ryanair and Easy Jet fly there don't they (well, they fly to Mozambique which is just a short bus ride away)?
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Born2Suffer Born2Suffer Feb 11, 2013 15:39 Flag
His pre-signing shenanigans, form this season, his attitude to his national team and this latest total lack of commitment to the club all demonstrate that the only thing that matters to Adebayor is himself, closely followed by money.
Don't rate him anyway, he needs 5 chances to get one shot on target only for the keeper to save, can't pass further than 6 yards and is generally unaware of those around him.
Gid Rid, the guy is a disgrace. And send him the bill for the private jet, cheeky git.


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