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BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - Olivet's (Mich.) DaunTrell Hill led all scorers with 25 points, as the Comets held off a furious comeback bid by the Union College men's basketball team late in the second half, on their way to an 83-80 victory at Robsion Arena on Tuesday evening.
With the loss, the Bulldogs fell to 4-3 overall, while Olivet improved to 1-3 on the year with the victory.
In the first half, Olivet raced out to a big lead, on the heels of some cold shooting by Union. In the half, the Bulldogs shot just 35 percent from the floor (1-of-10 from three point range), while Olivet shot 57 percent, eventually opening up a 16-point lead (39-23) with four minutes to go in the period.
Union began to pick up the pace towards the end of the first half, but still faced a 10-point deficit of 47-37 at halftime. Olivet's Reece Koepke nailed a three with a second left in the period to give the Comets the double-digit edge at the break.
To start the second half, Olivet continued their hot shooting from the floor, and opened up a 51-36 lead over the Bulldogs with 16 minutes remaining. Here, Union began to gradually chip away at the lead, eventually cutting the deficit down to five points (61-56) with 10 minutes left after a James Strange jumper.
Over the next few minutes, Union would cut into the lead further, getting it down to a single point (69-68) with six minutes left after a Josh Smith jumper. But, each time UC cut into their lead, Olivet would come right back and score, preventing the Bulldogs from taking a lead, or even tying the game up.
Things finally came to a head with 1:52 left, as Olivet held a 80-76 lead after a made free throw.
On their next trip down the floor, Archie Adams nailed a jumper to make it 80-78 with 1:26 left. Following a missed Olivet free throw after a UC foul with a minute left, Matthew Thomas was fouled going up for a shot with 45 seconds left. Thomas proceeded to nail the two free throws, and the Bulldogs had finally tied the game up at 80-all.
However, with 18 seconds left, Olivet's Garner Small nailed a shot in the lane, on which he was fouled, giving the Comets an 82-80 lead. Small proceeded to miss the free throw, but on UC's next trip down the floor, they turned it over, giving Olivet's the ball with nine seconds left.
After a Union foul, Small made one of two free throws, giving the Comets a three-point lead, but a chance for Union to tie it up. Unfortunately, at the buzzer, Thomas' desperation three was missed, and Olivet hung on to knock off the Bulldogs by three.
Overall, Union had four players score in double-digits, led by Adams, who finished with 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the floor. Meanwhile, Thomas and Sergio Gonzalez each had 14 points, and Strange finished with 13 points.
Olivet's Hill led the Comets three double-digit scorers with his 25 point night. Hill also dished out a game-high nine assists, as well.
The Bulldogs return to action on Saturday, traveling to rival Cumberlands (Ky.) for an out-of-conference tilt. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.


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Events in the Wiregrass
King Memorial Prayer Breakfast
8 a.m. Ozark, Perry Recreation Center
5 p.m. Enterprise, Pleasant Shade Missionary Baptist Church
Keynote speaker, the Rev. Charles Kelley of Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Salem
7 a.m. Dothan, Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
North Highland Baptist Church Fellowship Hall - $5 donation
9:30 a.m. Dothan, King Memorial March
Begin at Piggly-Wiggly (Montgomery Highway) Parking Lot to First Missionary Baptist Church- 204 West Newton Street. Program begins at 11 am.
10 a.m. Ozark, Dale County Courthouse
King Memorial March
11:30 a.m. Ozark, Flowers Center for the Performing Arts
King Memorial Service and Tribute
Keynote speaker, U.S. Army Chaplain (Ret.) Alexander C. Brown Jr.
Fort Rucker - "I have a dream."
Immortal words from the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fort Rucker leaders say his dream is a reality at the Army post.
"This right here at Fort Rucker is Martin Luther King's vision. No matter who you are or what your background is, everybody is equal. Everybody has the same opportunities as everyone else," said COL Stuart J. McRae, Fort Rucker Garrison Commander.
Thursday, people gathered in the Fort Rucker theater for "Peace! Passion! Purpose!," a program to commemorate Dr. King's passion for service.
"Find your purpose. A way to serve. Live with passion so at the end of your life you can be like Dr. King who spoke of his happiness and no fear in his last speech, he had his inner peace," said the guest speaker, Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz.
Schmitz said this inner peace is achievable. Young or old, everybody can be great because everybody can serve.
"Like he said, 'If you're not serving others, you are wasting your life.' You get so much more out of helping others than you do helping yourself. It's a blessing for you as well as for other people. It's something our community does, and I'm blessed to be part of it," said Schmitz.
"It was wonderful, and it emphasized one of the points I believe Dr. King strived toward and that was service to all mankind. Dr. King worked for equality toward everyone, and for me I believe I have the opportunities that I have because of his service for all," said Oretha Harper, Ozark.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was first observed on January 20, 1986. The holiday is held every 3rd Monday in January.

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November 09, 2011
DOE-MIT Search Engine Will Speed Materials Research
Researchers from DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) jointly launched on November 3 a new online tool called the Materials Project. It operates like a "Google" of material properties, enabling scientists and engineers from universities, national laboratories, and private industry to accelerate the development of new materials, including critical materials.
Discovering new materials and strengthening the properties of existing materials are key to improving just about everything humans use. For example, advances in a group of materials called "critical materials" are more important to U.S. competitiveness than ever before, particularly in the clean energy field. Wind turbines, solar panels, and a variety of military technologies depend on these roughly 14 elements (including nine "rare earth" elements). With about 90% of these materials currently coming from China, there are concerns about potential supply shortages and disruptions.
With the Materials Project, researchers can use supercomputers to characterize properties of inorganic compounds, including their stability, voltage, capacity, and oxidation state, which had previously not been possible. The results are then organized into a database that gives all researchers at DOE's national labs free access. The database currently contains the properties of more than 15,000 inorganic compounds, and hundreds compounds are added every day. Already, scientists are using the tool to work with several companies interested in making stronger, corrosion-resistant lightweight aluminum alloys, which could make it possible to produce lighter-weight vehicles and airplanes. Scientists have also already successfully applied the tool for prediction and discovery of materials used for clean energy technologies, including lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen storage, thermoelectrics, electrodes for fuel cells, and photovoltaics.
See the DOE press release, the Materials Project website, and the DOE Office of Science website.


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By dlacher on May 04, 2008
Three days last week I took a little vacation to head down to Indianapolis for the Worship Facility Expo where I rocked it out making drinks at the Aspen, Cogun, Third Place Consulting booth. I was there to help share what God is doing at the cafe at my home church, share how a third place at someone's home church can be used to the Glory of the Lord and to make some awesome drinks. The conversation that took place and the people that I had the pleasure of meeting were well worth the time and investment. Who knows, I met get a chance to do it all over again in the fall. Now to figure out how to up my home espresso machine to a Nouva...
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From 5:30-7:30 tonight, the Family Wellness Center is hosting an open house at 60 West Main St. in Frisco. The public is welcome at any time during the two-hour period to tour the facility and meet with the center's staff and director. Light snacks will be available.
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1.2-4 Outline of the Trial
Revised to December 1, 2007
The procedure of the trial is as follows:
After I finish this instruction, the state will present its evidence.1
Then the defendant may present evidence. The defendant has no legal obligation to present evidence. The law does not require a defendant to prove (his/her) innocence or to produce any evidence. If the defendant does present evidence, the state may then present rebuttal evidence if it so chooses.
When all evidence has been presented to you, the lawyers will then make their argument to you. Bear in mind that argument is not evidence; you may consider argument of counsel during your deliberations, but it is not evidence.
Under our rules, the state argues first; then the defendant through counsel argues; and the state argues a second time. But the defendant does not argue a second time. Each counsel is given the same amount of time for argument; it is only the state that breaks its argument in two parts.
When arguments are completed, I will then instruct you as to the law that you must apply in this case.
At the conclusion of the instructions, I will send you to the jury room to begin your deliberations. That is the first time you will discuss this case with anyone. Up until that time you will not discuss this case with anyone -- not even each other.
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Spotlights: Catch several of area's top music acts
Published: Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 1:26 p.m.
Spartanburg: NU-WAY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE, 373 E. Kennedy St., 582-9685: The Antibodies/Jameson Camp. 9:30 p.m.
The Antibodies dish out a tantalizing brand of rock 'n' roll that incorporates elements of everything from psychedelic and surf rock to new wave and power pop. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring donations for the Ellen Hines Smith Girls' Home.
Spartanburg: WILD WING CAFE, 109 W. Main St., 585-4646: The Consumers. 9 p.m.
The Consumers have long been regarded as one of the area's best bands, offering an artistically challenging modern rock sound that falls between Pink Floyd and Radiohead.
Spartanburg: NU-WAY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE, 373 E. Kennedy St., 582-9685: The Low Counts featuring Matt Walsh. 9:30 p.m.
A guitar-drum duo led by Statesville, N.C.-based blues musician Matt Walsh, the Low Counts crank out turbo-charged roots music with a modern edge.
Greenville: BLIND HORSE SALOON, 1035 Lowndes Hill Road, 864-233-1381: Parmalee/One Eyed Jack. 8 p.m. $10
Having signed with Stoney Creek Records, whose roster includes Thompson Square and Randy Houser, Parmalee is poised to have a breakthrough year in 2013. The Greenville, N.C.-based contemporary country rock band is already making waves, having produced a Top 40 country hit with "Musta Had a Good Time."
Spartanburg: BRICKHOUSE FRESH PIZZERIA AND GRILL, 103 E. Daniel Morgan Ave., 585-0555: Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner (Sunday songwriters open mic). 7 p.m.
Easterling is a skilled singer-songwriter who blends traditional country, folk and rock 'n' roll influences to create music that would fit nicely on a playlist that also included such artists as Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams and the Indigo Girls. Her partner, Turner, is one of the best guitarists around.
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STOCKTON - Police are trying to determine whether there is a link between two shootings that wounded three people along Lafayette Street over a span of about three hours Tuesday night, authorities said.
Police believe the first shooting occurred about 9:10 p.m. near East Lafayette and South Union streets, but investigators said they received conflicting information. A 34-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and taken to a hospital to undergo surgery, authorities said. A 13-year-old boy was shot in the leg and taken to another hospital for treatment, officers said.
The second shooting occurred about midnight near East Lafayette Street and South Airport Way, two blocks east of the first shooting, police said. A man told officers he was walking in the area when he heard several gunshots and realized he had been struck.
An acquaintance walked the victim to a hospital for treatment, authorities said. Police said the shots may have been fired from a two-door vehicle, but there was no further description of the vehicle or the gunman.
"Investigators are definitely looking to see if they are connected due to the close proximity," said Officer Joe Silva, a spokesman for the Stockton Police Department.
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I'm from Denmark, and I'd tried to read about this "problem" in here but I haven't been able to find the answer! Mostly because it's so technical!
But here is the question: If you have a mkv file that's runs at 24p on my pc and I stream it over to my PS3, what hz will it be send to the tv? 50 or 60 hz.??? I know that you can't stream 24p!
I'm thinking about buying Panasonic VT30 but it has problems with 50 hz materiel but not 60 hz!


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Can a Real Girl Get Jennifer Aniston's Yoga Body?
Before you sign up for those spendy yoga classes or personal training sessions, look at what the famous "Friend's" at-home yoga workout did for our writer
Weight: 148 lbs
Bust: 38"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 40"
Thighs: 21"
Arms: 12 1/2"
More than just traditional yoga, Mandy describes her workout as a hybrid that combines traditional yoga postures paired with toning exercises to deliver accelerated sculpting and to help strengthen and lengthen muscles.
Mandy's workout includes increased repetitions so you feel that Jane Fonda "burn." Translation? You get results more quickly. Since patience is not my strong point, particularly when it comes to seeing weight loss results, I already like the sound of this program. Let the yoga-ing begin. Ohmmm�
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Very inspirational! Yogalosophy is fascinating and I want to try it. I know that exercise can become addictive; I was working out every day last year. I hurt my foot and had to quit and really noticed a sense of lethargy and a "need" to move again.
by GigiSD Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate
Congratulations!!! I read the WHOLE article. It's all about determination, and loving yourself. I do a variation of workouts..Eating healthier is key!
by Joana84 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 08:51AM Report as inappropriate
Definitely want to try this out!
by sportimonki13 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 12:57AM Report as inappropriate
Huh I wish!
by EricaF123 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 11:26AM Report as inappropriate
Does telling yourself you have a great butt really work? Haha
by schien Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:49AM Report as inappropriate
Easy to read & fun - good article, I actually read every setment! Okay, I'm sold, says a lot in these ad-bombardment days.
by islands4me Friday, September 7, 2012 at 11:47AM Report as inappropriate
Definitely going to give it a try...looks like it works.
by andyv1217 Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 10:40AM Report as inappropriate
Okay, I'm checking out this DVD stat! I need a good yoga DVD on days that I don't run and this one sounds promising.
by mhw Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate
Good job!! I work out on my own at home and have seen more muscle definition than some of my friends that work out at the gym!!!!
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I'd settle for her pre-Yoga body.
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B. DOLAN's "FILM THE POLICE" pays tribute to N.W.A.'s infamous "F*ck the Police," serving as a call to action for the digitized media movement while responding to the recent explosion of police brutality all across the world.
This free MP3, courtesy of STRANGE FAMOUS RECORDS, features a reconstruction of Dr. Dre's original beat, brilliantly reanimated by UK producer BUDDY PEACE. Label CEO, SAGE FRANCIS, opens the song by picking up the gavel where Dr. Dre left it 23 years ago, introducing a blistering, true-to-style flip of Ice Cube's original verse by SFR cornerstone, B. Dolan. TOKI WRIGHT (Rhymesayers Entertainment) follows up by stepping into the shoes of MC Ren, penning the people's struggle against cops as a case of "Goliath Vs. a bigger giant." Finally, Jasiri X (Pittsburgh rapper/activist) rounds out the track by filling in for Eazy-E, reminding us that police brutality disproportionately affects poor people of color.
With the Occupy Movement bringing various forms of injustice to the forefront of people's consciousness, "Film the Police" is a reminder that cops have been a continued and increasingly militarized presence in public streets. Thanks to the widespread use of smartphones and video cameras, along with the popularity of social networks such as Twitter and Facebook, the power of the media has been put back into the people's hands as they document the injustices perpetrated by those who have sworn to serve and protect them.
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This video was directed by Mason Johnson (Klepticenter Productions) and edited by Weston Woodbury.
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very powerful stuff. video is put together well.
Looking forward to the mixtape
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holy shit
i just peed my pants
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Yeah. This is crazy good. All three MC's kill it. Great concept, video, all that.
I get the message and agree with it. Yup. Song still makes me want to beat the shit out of cops. Haha. It gets me too fired up to just think of pulling out my cell camera and film a cop. Song and video gets me fired up. Love it.
Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:37 pm
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I remember seeing B here in Detroit doing a similar piece after Aiyana Jones was murdered... Obviously the #OWS brought out the worst in our boys in blue.. Or is the worst yet to come? 2012 elections?
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YES YES YES. This is what needs to go viral. I'll do my best.
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I gotta say it was a good day.
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This is fucking dope. The video was so well done. Props all around for everyone involved. It's shit like this that needs millions of views in a day.
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Fuck, man....this goes harder than a mug. Nice video, too. Not one weak verse in the whole song. Buddy Peace slayed it as well. Win on all fronts.
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this is huge, gents. everyone involved should be immensely proud - not just an incredible message but an incredible track too. perfect. all hail the new Rational Anthem
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This shit is heart-stopping. I don't have any fond feelings for NWA, but this re-imagining is beautiful. It kills me on several fronts - I feel guilty even noticing how well-crafted the rhymes are to hit in a perfect 80s hardcore fashion, or how tough the beat sounds and all of the things I like about rap I like, because I am pretty consumed by emotions about the subject matter.
It's hard to watch those things, even when you already know. But it's important to really really know, and make certain that other people really REALLY know.
I hope this goes very far and wide, and is heeded.
It's so important, and... I am sheepish to say... it is SO dope.
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fucking amazing. fuck.. you guys all killed it, soooooooo good,
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fucking amazing. fuck.. you guys all killed it, soooooooo good,
Echoed. Really terrific reminder that the police need to be watched and held accountable.
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this definitely seems like it has the potential to go viral. brilliantly executed.
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Tony Schlict of Roxbury was injured in a motorcycle accident at 1:44 p.m. Monday at 957 27th Ave.
Schlict was reportedly heading south on 27th when he lost control of the motorcycle for unknown reasons.
Schlict went off to the right side and overturned into a ditch.
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CHICAGO -- Warriors forward David Lee is scheduled to rejoin the team Tuesday after missing the past two games due to the stomach flu, and he's listed as questionable for Wednesday's game at Chicago.
"Hopefully, everything will be fine moving forward," Jackson said. "I expect him to (play), but we'll see how he is when he gets here, and we'll make a determination based on that."
The Warriors beat the Bulls 102-87 three weeks ago while Lee and center Andrew Bogut were out with injuries. In that game, Chicago's Taj Gibson had 26 points and 13 rebounds taking over for Carlos Boozer, who was a late scratch from being injured in warmups.
This time, the Warriors have Bogut, who returned to action Monday at Detroit, and possibly Lee. They'll have to deal with Boozer, Gibson and Joakim Noah in the frontcourt.
"They do a great job, and they hurt us to a certain extent at Oracle," Jackson said. "It's important for us with them playing tonight, understand that we should be the hardest working team in the building, and once again, defensively will be the key."


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A local TV-Station released shocking footage today of two police officers attacking a transgender woman at a booking station in Memphis, TN yesterday. The incident occurred on February 17th, 2008 and the footage shows Officer B. McRae walking over to the survivor and repeatedly hitting her in the face. McRae attempted to get the survivor's attention by calling her several derogatory names. She refused to respond, which motivated McRae to violently attack her, while Officer J. Swain held her down.
The survivor's attorney, Murray Wells, thought that he and his client would receive some kind of acknowledgement from both the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and the Shelby County District Attorney's (DA) office shortly after the incident. Sadly, he did not receive any indication that these organizations were interested in the case. It was not until June 18th - four months after the attack occurred - that the MPD released a statement saying that it does "not condone any misconduct of a police officer that will compromise official law enforcement duties or the rights or safety of our citizens."
The statement also alleges that Swain, the officer who held the survivor down, was fired by the MPD while McRae, the officer who repeatedly beat and maced the survivor, has been placed on non-enforcement status pending an administrative hearing. Both the DA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reviewed the tape. The DA dropped all charges against the survivor and the FBI continues to investigate possible civil rights violations committed by the MPD.
Public servants need to be held to the highest ethical standards when serving their communities. Since the District Attorney, William Gibbons, wishes to assume the office of Governor in 2010, he must ensure that the MPD is held accountable to their commitment of protecting the rights and safety of its residents rather than infringing upon these rights. As of now, it's clear that both Gibbons and the MPD have failed to appropriately address this incident in a prompt fashion. Even more distressing is the fact that Officer McRae, the officer responsible for the assault, still remains on the MPD payroll.
Incidents like these demonstrate the importance of enacting the Federal Hate Crimes Prevention Act (also known as the Matthew Sheppard Act), which would provide federal resources and assistance for state and local law enforcement agencies prosecuting violent, bias-motivated crimes similar to this particular incident. If you live in Tennessee, make it an effort to hold both William Gibbons and the MPD accountable for their failure to fire Officer B. McRae. Also, everyone should encourage their congressional representatives to support the Federal Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which will help support all local law enforcement agencies prosecute similar hate crimes across the country.
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Samsung Notebook SERIES 9 13"
- Impossibly Thin.
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Not everyone gets to experience something so rare.The Samsung Series 9 features the thinnest and mostcompact 13" notebook*1, with the new 3rd generationIntel® Core I5™ processor and SuperBright Plus (400 nit) screen. Its innovative engineering craftsmanship really breaks the mould.
World's thinnest and most compact It's only 0.5 inch (13.2 mm) deep thanks to Samsung's engineering craftsmanship using super-slim components and single shell body (Compared to 13" laptops of major manufacturer, as of March 2012)
Never before seen design Complement your own sense of style with an exclusive premium look, featuring the refined aerodynamic design and full metal body witha sophisticated Mystic Silver colour.
Smart usability
- Auto-sensing screen & keyboard: Automatically adjust to the light conditions to provide optimum brightness for maximum comfort and ease of use.
- Superior multi-touch clickpad: Enjoy better control and fewer accidental palm movements using a large multi-touch clickpad. It supports various gestures for sophisticated and intuitive navigation.
- Easy one-click control: Simply take control of your notebook and optimize performance with Samsung's Easy Settings, providing one-click execution and minimal steps to adjust simple functions.
Cutting-edge technology
- Visually richer, instantly faster: Everything you do is quicker, crisper and morelife-like with the Samsung Series 9, featuring thenew 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor.
- Samsung Fast Solutions: Get more done and avoid wasted time and stress with a blazingly fast performance - World's fastest boot-up in 8.7 seconds*2 and wake-up in1.4 seconds (Speed will vary depending on the CPU and SSD confi gurations, applications used and wireless settings)
- Clearer, brighter and wider screen: Every photo, video, website and document looks stunning with a brilliant HD+ (1600 x 900) SuperBright Plus screen with 400 nit brightness. It's also anti-refl ective and has a 170º viewing angle.
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- Windows 8 (64-bit)
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- Optical Disk Drive
- NO (only as external optional extra - AA-ES3P95M/E)
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- Intel® HD Graphics 3000 shared with system memory
- Wired Ethernet LAN
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (Dongle Bundle)
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- Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235, 2x2 802.11 abg/n (up to 300Mbps), Widi Support
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- VGA (Adapter Option), Micro HDMI, HP/Mic Combo, Internal MIC,1xUSB 3.0 (Sleep-and-Charge), 1xUSB 2.0, 3-in-1 Multi Card Reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC), DC-In (Power Port)
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These women will take over the music charts this year.
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Remember a little movement in the music industry that went by the slogan "girl power" a few years back? Well, it never really went away because in the very words of the Spice Girls themselves, "friendships never end." Or something like that.
As it happens, 2014 is shaping up to be a really great year for female musicians — and not just Beyoncé either. There'll be exciting new albums from some of your favorites, and just-as-exciting new albums from artists who really should become your favorites too.
After a good ol' Twitter rant directed at her record label, Haze leaked her debut album, Dirty Gold, in full just before the holidays. And it was great. She and label execs then patched things up, took the leaked tracks down and rereleased them all officially on December 30, so look for lots of promotion and great singles released these next few months.
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Man with muscular dystrophy finishes marathon
Published: Monday, October 14, 2013 at 4:50 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, October 14, 2013 at 4:50 p.m.
CHICAGO (AP) — A man with muscular dystrophy was the last runner to cross the finish line of the Chicago Marathon — nearly 17 hours after he started the race.
Thirty-eight-year-old Maickel Melamed of Venezuela made it across the finish line of the 26.2-mile race at 1:30 a.m. Monday. About 100 people cheered him on as he finished.
The resident of Caracas says his message to people is: "If you dream it, make it happen."
Melamed started running marathons two years ago and has competed in marathons in Berlin and New York City. His time for the Chicago Marathon was 16 hours and 46 minutes.
The winner was Kenyan Dennis Kimetto, who finished the course in 2 hours, 3 minutes, 45 seconds.
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BERKELEY -- Until two years ago, Luke "Sasha" Fleischman was a shy teen, a loner with odd hobbies and a bright mind, but far from a civil rights activist.
But between Fleischman's freshman and senior year something changed: Fleischman decided to identify as agender or "nonbinary" gender, neither male nor female. Sasha asked to be referred to by the pronouns "they," "them," and "their."
Family members say that very personal decision helped the teen blossom. But police believe it also led another teenager to light Fleischman's skirt on fire as the student slept on a local bus, causing severe injuries that could take months to heal.
Since the incident, public support for the injured 18-year-old has been overwhelming, with more than $20,000 raised to help with medical expenses and civil rights leaders expressing outrage about the case. And understanding seems to be growing about the issues of gender identity that Fleischman hoped to call attention to.
On Friday, about half the 100 students at Maybeck High School in Berkeley, where Fleischman attended, wore skirts for Skirts for Sasha Day and carried signs reading, "Get well, Sasha, we miss you."
No one knows what the future holds for the once quiet student who suffered second- and third-degree burns and remains in stable condition at St. Francis Memorial Hospital's Bothin Burn Center in San Francisco.
But those who know the teen believe this hate crime, a violation of Fleischman's civil rights under the law, might stir the student to continue and even step up advocacy for like-minded people.
Fleischman has already been politically involved in the issue of nonbinary gender and gathered 27,000 signatures on the Internet in hopes of calling President Barack Obama's attention to the subject.
"(Sasha) was a shy kid and by coming out, it helped (Sasha) open up a bit," Fleischman's mother, Debbie Fleischman, said earlier this week.
"My preferred pronouns are the singular they (they/them/their/theirs)," Sasha Fleischman wrote in an online posting about the gender decision. "If you find that weird, you can use whatever pronouns you want for me, but I prefer those ones."
Debbie Fleischman said her teen doesn't want to be "judged" on being male or female, but rather on personal abilities, talents and smarts.
Classmates said Fleischman earns straight A grades, recently applied to MIT, and is a National Merit Scholar semifinalist, who speaks French and Spanish and has even created a new language.
Michael Ditmore, a history teacher who coaches Fleischman in saber fencing, and described the teen as a "brilliant kid," on Friday donned a black ankle-length skirt in support of the pupil.
When Fleischman arrived at Maybeck, Ditmore said the teen "was kind of withdrawn and quiet."
"And now (Fleischman) is blossoming and flourishing and has a lot of friends."
On Monday night, Fleischman had fallen asleep while riding an AC Transit bus from Maybeck High to the family home in Oakland's Glenview district -- the same bus the skirt-clad teen has ridden for a year without any problem. But on this day, police say, 16-year-old Richard Thomas boarded the bus, saw the teen asleep in the rear of the bus, took out a lighter and lit the teen's skirt on fire.
The Oakland High student was charged Wednesday with two felonies and two hate crime enhancements and could face life in prison if convicted. Relatives have said he's sorry and it was a prank, but the suspect told the police investigator that he did it because he "was homophobic."
Fleischman's family says the teen faces a long recovery and police believe the teen will be in the hospital at least two weeks.
Fleischman "is doing quite well at this point," Maybeck High School Director Trevor Cralle said.
The teen's father, Karl Fleischman, a kindergarten teacher at Sequoia Elementary in Oakland, thanked colleagues for their support and for contributing to an online fund that raised more than $21,000 for his teen's medical costs earlier this week.
He said he understands that the concept of nonbinary gender might be tough for children, and even adults, to understand.
"My wife and I frequently slip up in our pronoun usage, much to Sasha's chagrin," he wrote. "So I can't pretend that it's an issue that all young children will grasp."
What he hopes people will understand is that different people like different things. "Different people dress or behave or look differently. And that's a good thing. Sasha feels comfortable wearing a skirt."
Staff writer David DeBolt contributed to this report. Contact Kristin J. Bender at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow her at Twitter.com/kjbender. Contact Doug Oakley at email@example.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/douglasoakely.


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Movie making software allows users to bring the studio home
The cutting room floor of the silver screen age of Hollywood movies is long past.
We have come a long way since then, especially in the technologic aspect of film making. This means for editors that by using movie making software, all edits can be made in a non-destructive manner to the original footage. How this works with MAGIX products and Movie Edit Pro, is that the footage is dealt with as a whole object. When a videographer or editor uses effects, cuts and transitions, these actions are recorded and calculated within the project; they are not applied to the original footage.
Instead, the video is loaded into the movie making software, and the effects and cuts are applied during the export of the final video project. This leaves a video editor with both the original file and the edited and complete project. If additional effects or changes need to be made, they can load the video project file and re-export the file again, replacing the formerly created file, or create a new file, so each stage or the editing process is there. Users can also load completed projects and apply their own cuts and fixes. Movies are generally made from several different video components and audio information. These can be edited within movie making software packages, either as separate objects or grouped ones.
How movie making software deals with footage
Detailed video sound options give users a full suite of options including Dolby 5.1 Creator, in both their professional video editing software and consumer editing packages. Sound is especially important when dealing with video content that is meant for the creation of a music video. Sync issues, and having a full audio mastering suite embedded within the program gives the creative community a powerful self-marketing tool.


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The 2006 Herb of the Year has a long history of delighting Western civilization with its unusual, delicious scents, surprising flavors and broad variety of cultivars. Our romance with pelargoniums began, appropriately, in a dramatic moment in history. When 15th-century Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1488, he shattered the boundaries of the Old World. The beginning of a period called the "Age of Discovery" — a time when exploration and knowledge of the physical world flourished — the world was suddenly turned upside down as Europeans traveled the globe, discovering new lands, civilizations, animals and plants. Plant explorers such as John Tradescant (circa 1570s to 1638), gardener to Charles I, brought many exotic plants home to the great houses of Britain, Spain and France.
Early in the 17th century, Tradescant returned to England with a South African native he called sweet Indian storksbill. What Tradescant thought was a variety of geranium was actually Pelargonium triste, the first pelargonium introduced to Western Europe. The new plant species delighted the royalty and upper classes and soon gained immense popularity as it spread across Europe.
It wasn't until 1789 that Tradescant and his contemporaries' mistake was recognized, when French botanist Charles-Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle differentiated between the genera Geranium and Pelargonium within the Geraniaceae family. That early confusion has influenced these sweet-smelling plants into modern times — although they are recognized as two different plants, many people still call pelargoniums by their common name, scented geraniums. When they finally recognized it as its own genus, botanists named pelargoniums for the Greek word pelargos, meaning "stork," because their seedpods resemble the bird's beak.
Confusion and misnaming still are rife among the Pelargonium cultivars. Years of hybridizing, lost or inaccurate records and some growers' habit of renaming plants for marketing purposes all have contributed to the problems. Labels are often inaccurate, so it is wise to consult a good reference book when purchasing pelargoniums (click here for a few recommendations).
Native to southern Africa, pelargoniums flourish in a warm, often dry climate. The genus Pelargonium embraces some 250 species, with a wide range in leaf size and shape, growth habits, and flower color and scent. The plants' distinct aromas are one of their most enchanting aspects — the leaves (and sometimes flowers) of the various cultivars boast the scents of rose, lemon, citrus, mint, fruit, nuts or spices.
These unique traits helped secure the early popularity of scented pelargoniums as they spread across England and the rest of Europe: Artists painted them; hostesses floated lemon-scented leaves in fingerbowls; housekeepers tossed them with fragrant herbs for both dry and wet potpourri; botanists experimented with hybrids; and cooks used them in jellies, sauces, cakes and puddings.
One of scented geraniums' most popular commercial applications developed in the mid-1800s when the price of the rose oil used in the perfume industry climbed to unprecedented heights. The French discovered that they could match rose oil's scent with essential oils distilled from various rose-scented pelargoniums, such as P. radens, P. graveolens and P. odoratissimum. Today, rose-scented geraniums' essential oils still are used as a substitute for more expensive rose oil.
In aromatherapy, rose-scented pelargonium oil (commonly called geranium oil) offers a balancing, stabilizing effect. In skin creams, its slightly astringent property opens and cleans pores while its scent evokes a sense of calm and tranquility.
And although pelargoniums were enjoyed for their scents, beauty and flavor, it wasn't until 1897 that Europeans learned of pelargoniums' medicinal properties. Charles Stevens, an Englishman suffering from tuberculosis, traveled to South Africa seeking a cure. He found umckaloabo, a decoction made from the roots of two scented-leaf pelargoniums: P. sidoides and P. reniforme. South African cultures had been using umckaloabo for centuries to treat cough, upper respiratory tract irritations and gastrointestinal disorders. Stevens returned to England with it and sold the remedy as "Steven's Consumption Cure." Today, research has proven umckaloabo's effectiveness in treating acute bronchitis, and it is being used successfully for that purpose.
With its broad range of uses, including diversity in the garden, kitchen and medicine cabinet, it's no wonder that these multifaceted plants have kept us enamored throughout history. Embrace this herb's celebrity status in 2006 and plant a few in the garden. Then, experiment with these fun flavors in the kitchen with our recipes. Even if you're familiar with these pretty little plants, their wide variety ensures nearly anyone can find surprising new uses for them.
Here's a sampling of the various scent categories of pelargoniums. While each cultivar's growing conditions may vary slightly, as a general rule pelargoniums are evergreen perennials that are hardy to zones 10 and 11, require plenty of sun and somewhat dry conditions, and are propagated by seeds and cuttings.
Rose scent
'Cinnamon Rose'
This robust, upright plant easily grows to 2 feet. Flowers are small and light mauve, with dark markings on the upper petals. It is an excellent culinary pelargonium with a particularly lovely rose scent and no cinnamon overtone. Use it in the Rose-Fruit Clafouti recipe, or for flavoring sugar, flour, pound cake or apple jelly.
Lemon scent
'Rober's Lemon Rose'
A longtime favorite because of its reliability in the garden, this plant is also a hit with cooks due to its rosy-lemon perfume. The plant grows upright to a height of 20 to 24 inches, with many side branches forming a columnar plant. The single flower is a light lavender color.
Citrus scent
An upright grower, 'Lime' tends to become leggy unless it is pinched back. It has roundish leaves that are smooth with a crinkled edge. The flower is larger than most — pink with dark pink stippling on the upper two petals. It does well in the garden, as a single potted plant or in a collection of potted pelargoniums. Its delightful lime scent is great in sauces, with fish or in desserts.
Fruit scent
The sweet fragrance of this plant is apple, with almost camphor-like undertones. P. odoratissimum grows from a central rosette with many small, roundish, gray-green, crinkle-edged leaves. Profuse tiny, white flowers sit atop long stems, and the plant blooms almost constantly. The root is slightly tuberous. It is well suited to a pot or hanging basket.
Mint scent
'Peppermint Lace'
'Peppermint Lace' grows from 18 to 20 inches in a season. The gray-green, strongly mint-scented leaf is soft, velvety and deeply divided, giving it a dainty, lacy appearance. The flower is small and white. Use to flavor sugar, syrups and sauces.
Nut scent
'Concolor Lace'
A slow-growing plant that typically reaches a height of 8 to 10 inches, 'Concolor Lace' is easy to grow and its attractive, medium-size, delicate lacy leaves and single rosy-red flower make it a very showy plant. It often is labeled 'Filbert' incorrectly, a scent some people detect in the leaves. Because of its delicate nature and slower growing habit, this plant works well for container gardens.
Pungent scent
'Paton's Unique'
This robust, lightly pungent or apricot-scented plant needs pinching to keep its shape. The leaves are dark green, smooth and deeply lobed. The flower is exceptionally pretty — large, cerise-pink with darker stippling on all petals and a white center. Often sold in the United States as 'Apricot', 'Paton's Unique' is the original English name, dating from 1870.
Like the mockingbird of the herb world, the heady fragrances of pelargoniums — sharply lemon, tartly fruity, exploding rose or boldly spicy — mimic the classic scents of the kitchen. The reward in cooking with pelargoniums comes from an unexpected intensity of flavor, sometimes exotic, sometimes mysterious.
Serves 4
Any of the lemon-scented pelargoniums (P. crispum, P. 'Prince Rupert', 'Frensham') are naturals for fish. This tangy sauce is very versatile. Use it with seafood, chicken or pork, or drizzle it over ice cream, pound cake or poached fruit.
P. citronellum, P. 'Frensham','Lime' or 'Prince of Orange' are all natural choices for chicken recipes. Tangy, with just the right amount of fresh flavor, this dish is tasty over stir-fried vegetables, rice or couscous.
The coconut milk lends a slightly sweet and creamy element and is a perfect match for the rose-scented leaves; use vegetable or chicken broth if coconut milk is not available.
Serves 6-8
Substitute your favorite fruits for the peaches and cherries in this recipe.
— Pat Crocker is a culinary herbalist, photographer, writer and lecturer. Her latest book is Pelargonium—2006 Herb of the Year. Contact Pat at www.HerbCompanion.com/contributors.
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Capital Journal Daybreak: Are Unions Losing Political Clout? | John Kerry Gives Russia a 'Zero' | Pols Predict Who Will Win the Senate
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WISCONSIN DEMOCRAT STEERS CLEAR OF UNION FIGHT: Wisconsin's 2011 battle that curbed union benefits, reduced labor's clout and made Gov. Scott Walker a star within the GOP was the most searing fight in the state's recent history. But you wouldn't know it from Democrat Mary Burke's campaign for governor. Instead of casting herself as a staunch advocate for the weakened labor movement, she's sticking to bread-and-butter criticism of job growth under Mr. Walker and flaunting her own business credentials at her family's bicycle business.
As Democrats see it, there's no victory to be had by building a campaign around restoring Wisconsin's public-employee unions to their former status. That fight has been fought, and—as many Democrats noted—lost. Analysts say the only way for Ms. Burke to peel away some of the governor's supporters is to diverge in some ways from organized labor, even though it has traditionally been one of the most reliable pieces of the Democratic base. Peter Nicholas reports: http://on.wsj.com/1jaz0rQ Plus, here's a graphic showing the share of workers in Wisconsin who are union members: http://bit.ly/1m5NnwH
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Secretary of State John Kerry has a simple metric to describe how much Russia has done to implement a diplomatic agreement with Ukraine: Zero. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Mr. Kerry strongly suggested sanctions against entire sectors of the Russian economy may be the U.S.'s next step in its effort to resolve the tension in eastern Ukraine. Read Washington Bureau Chief Jerry Seib's full post in Washington Wire: http://on.wsj.com/1m5MqEJ
NEW SANCTIONS FOR RUSSIA: The U.S. and Europe are targeting a new group of Russian officials and businesses with sanctions as they seek to pressure President Vladimir Putin to cease the military activity in eastern Ukraine. But the sanctions fell far short of the demands of Kiev's government and several U.S. lawmakers. Jay Solomon, William Mauldin and Colleen McCain Nelson report: http://on.wsj.com/1fkQRwZ Neftali Bendavid reports on the European Union's new sanctions on 15 individuals.
ADMINISTRATION PUSHES MORTGAGE-FINANCE OVERHAUL: Top Obama administration officials are defending a bill to overhaul the mortgage-finance system as the best—and possibly only—way to settle the fate of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Senate Banking Committee today will consider legislation to phase out the companies and replace them with a new system where private firms could package mortgages into government-guaranteed securities. Nick Timiraos reports: http://on.wsj.com/1kmLlca
SUPREME COURT TO WEIGH CELLPHONE SEARCHES: The Supreme Court will today consider whether police need a warrant to search a suspect's cellphone. The issue, raised in two separate cases, is the latest clash at the court between technological capabilities and the Fourth Amendment prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures. Jess Bravin reports: http://on.wsj.com/1k6G8lH
WHO WILL WIN THE SENATE?: The biggest political question for November is whether Republicans can win control of the Senate. Today, Washington Wire is introducing the first installment of our political prognostication panel. Reid J. Epstein surveyed political veterans for their picks: http://on.wsj.com/1m5Qt3O In a related video, Aaron Zitner explains the political battlefield expected to unfold this fall: http://on.wsj.com/1rGCMvL
ALSO IN THE NEWS: The U.S. high-school graduation rate reached a record high of 80% in 2012: http://on.wsj.com/1kmAleS … An Egyptian judge sentenced 683 Muslim Brotherhood supporters to death: http://on.wsj.com/1j9Rx7F … AT&T plans to offer in-flight Wi-Fi service as soon as late 2015: http://on.wsj.com/1k6L6Pj
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Secretary of State John Kerry described the Ukraine invasion as Putin's initiative, said the U.S. is "inches" away from imposing sector-wide sanctions on Russia, and that the Russian military in Ukraine was nearing 'flash points.' WSJ's Jerry Seib discusses his interview: http://on.wsj.com/1tXP2tG
–The Federal Open Market Committee will begin two days of meetings to discuss the direction of U.S. monetary policy.
–Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Jo White testifies before House lawmakers, and is likely to face a raft of questions about the risks posed by high-speed trading and whether the SEC plans to do anything about it. http://on.wsj.com/1rztXls
–Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee about the president's budget proposal.
–The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on whether law enforcement should be required to obtain a warrant to search a cellphone, in a set of major crime and privacy cases before the court. The justices will also release one or more opinions at the top of the session.
–Secretary of State Kerry give remarks at The Atlantic Council's tribute to NATO and the European Union. http://bit.ly/1hKJnC4 Mr. Kerry then visits Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola, through May 5.
–Results of the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll become public at midnight.
Tom Balmforth, writing in The Atlantic, paints an odd picture of Kiev, the Ukrainian capital. It should be ground zero of preparations for a historic presidential election on May 25 that is of global importance—yet he reports there is almost no sign of campaigning and little talk of it on the ground. http://bit.ly/1m5Jbx3
The Muslim Tatars make up an estimated 12% of the population of the Crimean peninsula, now annexed by a Russian government with which they have a tense relationship, but their plight has gotten little attention. Jon Lee Anderson offers a profile in The New Yorker. http://nyr.kr/1m5JfNp
A new Pew Research Center survey finds bipartisan support for economic sanctions against Russia, but also shows that only about a third of Americans think that what happens between Russia and Ukraine is "very important." http://bit.ly/1m5JgRx
The Obama administration may have to work a bit harder to convince people that it overcame the initial flaws in the process for registering for the Affordable Care Act to successfully sign up eight million users. Despite blanket news coverage, only four in 10 know eight million Americans signed up, and nearly six in 10 think enrollment fell short of the government expectations. http://bit.ly/1m5JjN2
In light of recent remarks about African-Americans attributed to the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and those of controversial Western rancher Cliven Bundy, Commentary's Pete Wehner finds himself asking what he would feel like if he were black in America today: "And the answer is: Pretty sick to my stomach." http://bit.ly/1m5Jqbl
The megadeal is making a comeback. So far this year, 14 deals or bids worth at least $10 billion have been announced, according to Dealogic, the most since 2007. http://on.wsj.com/1hKO4fj
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For a guy who has built his career and staked his reputation on the methodical, thoughtful repatriation of archeological treasures, Jordan Jacobs has plunged rather messily into writing "Samantha Sutton and the Labyrinth of Lies."
"I didn't have an outline," admits the 33-year-old senior specialist at the Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology at UC Berkeley, "and I was not very disciplined. And I'm not rigorous about schedule. I wrote disconnected scenes and completely polished them, then let the book sit. When I picked it up, I had to almost start from scratch."
What Jacobs did have was a firm idea: a young girl who wants to be an archeologist, just like he did, 28 years ago.
"I can trace it back to when I was 5 and interested in ancient Egypt," he says. "I saw a King Tut poster in a thrift shop and could not take my eyes off of it. It was beautiful and mysterious. I asked the school librarian for a book about mummies."
Jacobs also asked to go to graveyards, where he could read tombstones. Soon he was reading textbooks on archaeology, books about castles coming to life, ghost stories by John Bellairs, and watching Indiana Jones movies.
"It's seriously uncool for an archeologist to say, but I loved Indiana Jones," he says. "You're supposed to say it's sensationalist, but there's a sense of discovery and adventure -- a mystical feeling."
When Jacobs resumed his work on the first in a series of three middle-grade readers, he wanted to pack the book with archeological information. Realizing it could slow the plot, he shifted word lists and facts to "field notes" at the start of each chapter.
Samantha is a spunky 12-year-old whose wildest dreams come true when her brilliant Uncle Jay -- who suffers a Swiss-cheese attentiveness, with holes in his organizational fabric -- invites her to accompany him on a dig at the ancient temple of Chavin de Huántar in Peru.
Samantha's older brother Evan is part of the travel team, and the siblings' sparring and disputing provide Jacobs with plenty of drama.
"I have sisters, but no, I'm not like Evan," he protests. "In fact after my sisters read the book, they called me and asked, 'Are we Evan?' "
Jacobs modeled the main character after women he knows, especially his wife, Lindsay, with whom he has just had a daughter, 6-month-old Ada.
It's likely that she will influence the sequel, scheduled to be released in October.
"The setting is a secret," Jacobs says, "But Googling the title ("Samantha Sutton and the Winter of the Warrior Queen") might lead you down the right trail."
The second book will focus on how archaeology can be used to support or refute history, uniting Jacobs' writing and archeological expertise in the mission that has become central to his life's work.
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, passed in 1990, requires any institution receiving federal funds to inventory and return material to Native American tribes.
"We have an enormous collection that falls under this law at the Phoebe Hearst, so I'm on staff to receive the claims, decide if any of the objects fit the category and work with tribes," he explains.
Jacobs says that dealing with human remains is one of the diciest determinations to make. Regulations don't cover all the particulars, but he believes ancestors must be consulted.
"In the 1870s, U.S. soldiers were asked to collect the skulls of Native Americans from fields of battle and send them to what became the Smithsonian. It was wrong -- there were communities that had an interest in what happened to their blood relatives but were not consulted."
The 1990 law has opened a dialogue between museums and native peoples.
"It's not even a question any more, that tribes consult, and that's beneficial," he says.
Professionally, recent violent unrest in Egypt and Syria worries him most.
"There's always a correlation between war and looting of archaeology sites. Unfortunately, there's a market for this sort of thing," he says. "It's not just looting for monetary gain. There were Buddhas in Afghanistan destroyed for ideological ideas. The heritage is what suffers, in addition to the people of the country."
Jacobs hopes his writing will excite the next generation of Indiana Jones fans and combat the loss of the world's priceless treasures with the tool he carries in his memory, if not in his tool kit: a good book.


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Lupus, Systemic
(Lupus; SLE; Lupus, Systemic)
Definition | Causes | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prevention
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of joints, tendons, skin, blood vessels and other connective tissue, and organs. SLE causes the immune system to produce antibodies that attack the body's healthy cells and tissue. Of all the forms of lupus, SLE is the most common and most well-known.
The cause of SLE is unknown. It is likely due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Risk Factors
SLE is more common in women aged 20-45 years old. It is also more common in people of African American, Native American, and Hispanic descent.
Other factors that increase your chance of SLE include:
- Family history
- Celiac disease
Symptoms can be mild or very severe. For some people, only part of the body, such as skin, is affected. For others, many parts are affected. Though symptoms can be chronic, they can flare up and get better on and off.
Common symptoms may include:
- Extreme fatigue
- Swollen and/or painful joints
- Fever without signs of infection
- Skin rashes over areas exposed to sunlight, especially butterfly shaped rash over the nose and cheeks
Common SLE Rash Sites
Other symptoms may depend on the area of the body that is affected:
- Affected skin may become sensitive to light, have hives or red or purple rashes, or have hair loss
- Affected muscles may become stiff and weak
- Affected stomach and intestines may cause nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- Affected brain and nerves may lead to psychiatric disorders, such as depression, seizures, and nerve pain and numbness
SLE may cause complications during pregnancy. There may be a flare-up of symptoms, kidney problems, or pre-eclampsia. There is also an increased risk of premature birth, stillbirth , miscarriage, or growth problems with the baby during pregnancy.
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Diagnosis is based on your signs and symptoms. Your doctor will also rule out other health conditions that have symptoms similar to SLE. It may take some time to gather all the necessary information for a diagnosis.
Some tests include:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Imaging is done with an MRI scan
SLE is not curable, but it can be managed with medications and lifestyle changes. You may also need treatment for issues caused by SLE.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options depend on your symptoms.
There are many different kinds of medications that are used to treat SLE. Examples include:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Antimalarial drugs
- Corticosteroids
- Drugs to suppress the immune system
- B-cell therapy
Your doctor may recommend that you take a combination of medications.
Preventing Flare-ups
Some lifestyle changes can help you prevent flare-ups of SLE. Work with your doctor to create a plan for your symptoms.
- Learn the signs of a flare-up and contact your doctor as soon as possible
- Get immediate treatment for any cuts or infections
- Manage symptoms for other chronic conditions caused by SLE
- Avoid sun exposure
- If you smoke, learn how to quit
- Eat a healthy diet
- Limit emotional stress
- Get enough rest
- Exercise regularly, with your doctor's permission
Chronic Care
Chronic conditions liks SLE are best managed with strong communication between you and your healthcare team. Make sure to go to all appointments as recommended. Let your doctor know about any changes in your health or care program.
Depression in people with chronic health conditions like SLE is common, emotional support is important. Surround yourself with supportive family and friends. If you are still having problems, consider counseling or joining a support group.
There are no current guidelines to prevent SLE since the cause is not known.
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The passes are so-named because they are released far in advance of the June and Labor Day festivals, before participating musicians are even announced.
The 2013 June Festival, which takes place at the Benedict Music Tent in Aspen, is June 21-23 and July 6. The Labor Day Festival, which takes place annually Friday through Sunday of the holiday weekend at Snowmass Town Park, will be Aug. 30 through Sept. 1.
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Area briefs: Errors cost Gamecocks in loss to Florida
Published: Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 12, 2013 at 12:37 a.m.
In Gainesville, Fla., Florida took advantage of two errors by No. 8 South Carolina to score a pair of unearned runs and earn a 3-2 victory on Thursday night in the first of a three-game SEC series.
USC (27-8, 8-5) got a quality start from Nolan Belcher (5-3), who went the distance and allowed one earned run on seven hits and a walk, striking out two.
Chase Vergason, Connor Bright and Grayson Greiner had two hits apiece for the Gamecocks.
"It was a tough game for us tonight," South Carolina head coach Chad Holbrook said. "Belcher pitched his guts out. We didn't help him much defensively but you have to give Florida credit. They put some pressure on us and made some things happen."
LIMESTONE: In Gaffney, the softball team (22-16, 14-4 Conference Carolinas) split a doubleheader with Pfeiffer. The Saints won the first game 4-1 and dropped the second by a score of 3-2. Shelby Webb got the win in Game 1, allowing one run on four hits in seven innings. Erika Hansen had two RBIs.
... Friday's baseball game against Mount Olive has been postponed to 1 p.m. Sunday due to expected inclement weather.
... Women's golfer Kayla Spinks was named to the Conference Carolinas All-Academic team. The men's and women's lacrosse teams had 16 players named All-Academic, while the men's and women's tennis team added four.
WOFFORD: In Mount Pleasant, the men's tennis team (3-13, 1-8 SoCon) lost 5-2 to College of Charleston.
NORTH GREENVILLE: In Tigerville, the softball team (15-18-1) took a doubleheader from Milligan by scores of 6-0 and 9-0.
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Thursday's letters: Negative influence
Published: Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 6:28 p.m.
To the editor: The Republican Party is well aware of its need to address minority groups since the Democrats have successfully painted the GOP as all-white, but the real problem for the GOP on a national level is the tea party, which cost Mitt Romney the White House and thus elected Barack Obama to a second term.
The far-right views of the tea party are considered to be more troubling than the far-left of the Democratic Party by many of the true unaffiliated voters, along with some Republicans and conservative Democrats. Even though they did not like Obamas policies, they voted for him and against tea party-backed senators because they were afraid to give the far right a foothold on our national government.
Without the negative tea party influence, which the Democrats successfully played up, Romney would have won Florida, Virginia, Ohio and Colorado, which would have made him president.
It is time for the GOP to go back to being a center-right party with tea party members coming aboard ship, or we may not see another GOP president for several generations.
Lou Lunardoni
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To the editor: I dont recall reading about money problems at Flat Rock Playhouse prior to the arrival of Mr. Vincent Marini and his grandiose ideas. (Expanding to Myrtle Beach? Ridiculous!) FRP was doing fine when tickets were $18-$27 10 years ago, rising steadily to $40 this year.
Mr. Marini has managed to drive away some very talented, reliable, audience-pleasing actors, along with 18,000 patrons in a single year (according to WHKP on Nov. 12).
There were never many vacant seats when tickets were reasonably priced. Until this year, when I attended no plays, I used to see as many as three per year since 2002.
Whatever Mr. Marinis salary, it is obviously far too much for the overpriced, poor results for which he is responsible.
Donovan Kline
East Flat Rock
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This past year was sort of odd for me musically. The albums I was looking forward to were mostly disappointments. No Doubt's PUSH AND SHOVE and Garbage's NOT YOUR KIND OF PEOPLE had their high points, but failed to recapture their mid-90's awesomeness. The top artists with the biggest hits, continued to bore me and I got the most enjoyment from artists that were either fairly new (Frank Ocean, Rye Rye), or had been around but I was discovering them for the first time (Gossip, The Presets, Miranda Lambert). Either way here are the top 5 albums that I most thoroughly enjoyed in 2012 and some highlights from other ones that are still worth giving a listen.
1. A JOYFUL NOISE - Gossip
This has to be as close to a perfect pop record as you can get. On their wonderful previous album MUSIC FOR MEN they went a bit slicker and poppier than their early records, but their evolution to a more pop sound is more fully realized on this record. The raw emotion, song craft and gorgeous arrangements are what a good pop record should be so their rock roots give it just the right edge (Think: Hole's CELEBRITY SKIN). Slick and beautifully crafted. It's soulful, danceable pop at its finest.
Download: Get a Job/ Move in the Right Direction/ A Perfect World
2. THE IDLER WHEEL . . . - Fiona Apple
Fiona, our feisty, thoughtful heroine has done it again albeit a bit differently this time. The expressive strings and whining horns of TIDAL and EXTRAORDINARY MACHINE are replaced with more of the the pounding piano we heard on WHEN THE PAWN... and she threw in some stripped down percussion as well, creating a musical style as stripped-down as her naked lyrics.
Download: Anything We Want/ Jonathan/ Hot Knife
3. CHANNEL ORANGE - Frank Ocean
A delicately crafted hip-hop gem of an album. After his previous mixtape NOSTALGIA/ULTRA showed off his eclectic mix of rock/hip-hop/r&b Ocean took it to the next level with his major label debut. Guest spots by the likes of Andre 3000, John Mayer and his Odd Future cohort Earl Sweatshirt never dim the shine of the man at the center. His announcement about his sexuality is at once poignant and rendered irrelevant.
Download: Sweet Life/ Pyramids/ Bad Religion
4. FOUR THE RECORD - Miranda Lambert
Technically it was released in 2011, but it was too late in the year to make an impact and make the list. In 2012, it's been on repeat on my iPod all year. Taking the baton from her plucky country fore-mothers like Loretta Lynn, Lambert has crafted a beautiful set of tunes showing off both her sweet and sour sides and making her all the more relatable in the process.
Download: Mama's Broken Heart/ Baggage Claim/ Fine Tune
5. GO! POP! BANG! - Rye Rye
The plucky 22 year-old rapper has been putting out material since she was in high school and this, her debut album, consists of some of those singles in addition to some newly recorded material. It all adds up to a bouncy, club-banging, burst of energy that is more than welcome among the boring rehashing of dance/pop clogging up the Top 40. The only misstep is DNA, which feels too familiar.
Download: Drop/ Hotter/ Boom Boom
PACIFICA - The Presets
BLUNDERBUSS - Jack White
THE MAGIC HOUR - Scissor Sisters
FANTASEA - Azealia Banks
TRILOGY - The Weeknd
KALEIDOSCOPE DREAM - Miguel
1. Move in the Right Direction - Gossip
2. Let's Have a Kiki - Scissor Sisters
3. Sweet Life - Frank Ocean
4. Some Nights - Fun.
5. Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye
6. Love Interruption - Jack White
7. Ghosts - The Presets
8. Gold on the Ceiling - The Black Keys
9. Gangnam Style - Psy
10. Adorn - Miguel
11. Boom Boom -Rye Rye
12. Baggage Claim - Miranda Lambert
13. Anything We Want - Fiona Apple
14. Beez in the Trap - Nicki Minaj
15. I Hate Love - Garbage
16. Settle Down - No Doubt
17. Shady Love - Scissor Sisters
18. Big Mouth - Santigold
19. My Kinda Love - Emeli Sand�
20. My Fault - Imagine Dragons


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PLEASANTON -- It's for no more than a few seconds, but it feels like a lifetime.
Thomas Rugg is standing 20 feet high above the Alameda County Fair on a high-dive platform. He is dressed in all black, hood over his eyes and donning a gasoline-doused cape that's completely engulfed in fire.
His audience -- as well as passer-bys -- stop in their tracks and gasp with equal parts, terror and delight.
He's a raging, sputtering human bonfire -- a blistering, radiant human pyre of flame.
And in that flash of a moment, he's burning brighter than the nearby Ferris wheels and Tilt-a-Whirls of multicolored lights. That is, before he gracefully nose-dives into the 9 1/2 foot pool underneath him -- making his way to the water's surface, safe, sound and finally able to catch his breath.
Rugg, 24, is a 2008 graduate of San Ramon Valley High School and a Danville resident who was a star of his freshman dive team and racked up numerous diving awards.
While at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, he was on the dive team for three years and had planned to major in hotel management and business. He said he took one business class, which deathly bored him, and ended up opting to major in geography and art instead.
"Basically I wasn't thinking about my career," he said. "I realized I wanted to do something I was interested in and passionate about."
And on the Hawaii beaches, he picked up a second passion: "spinning fire" as a "fire artist" and "fire performer."
"Fire is my passion," he said. "And I want to see the world. I'm a traveler at heart."
It was through a teammate on his dive team, he started working more than two years ago for Brown Entertainment, a Florida-based company that does dive and stunt shows all around the world and is currently performing through Sunday at the fair.
Dan Poor, an organizer of the high-dive show for Brown Entertainment, said Rugg is an "amazing" performer. And it really takes a special kind of person to do this type of work day in and day out.
"You have to be a special combination of athlete and showman," he said. "And most of all, you have to have" no fear, he said.
And so when the opportunity to marry his two loves, diving and fire, dropped into his lap, he just had to say yes, he said.
"I like to let the universe make a lot of decisions for me, and it was definitely like, 'Here, try this crazy stunt,' and I was open to it. Someone's gotta do it, after all," he said, shrugging.
And "people love it, and everyone's impressed," he said. "The best compliments I've ever gotten come from lighting myself on fire and jumping off a 80-foot tower," he said, laughing.
And sure, it's risky, death-defying and dangerous to play with fire.
"I've gotten some pretty minor burns and burnt my hair off on pretty regular basis," he said. But a few battle scars and burns are all part and parcel of cultivating an intimate relationship with fire.
"But it's inside of me," he said about his love of fire. "There is something about fire that completely captivates people like me. And they are completely drawn to it. They can't help it."
Contact Joyce Tsai at 925-847-2123. Follow her at Twitter.com/joycetsainews.
The Alameda County Fair runs through Sunday from 11 a.m. to midnight at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, at 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton.
The high-dive show in the fair's Action Zone is free with fair admission. Shows run on Friday at 4, 7 and 9 p.m.; and weekends at 3:30, 5:30, 8 and 9:30 p.m. The fire dive is during the last show of the day. For ticket information, go to http://www.alamedacountyfair.com/2014fair/index.php.


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LEXINGTON, Ky. – The No. 8/7 Kentucky women's basketball team returns to action after a much-needed bye week when it plays host to No. 13/14 Georgia on Sunday, Feb. 3 in Memorial Coliseum at 2 p.m. EST. The game will be televised live on the SEC Network. It also will be available on ESPN3 and the UK IMG Sports Radio Network with Neil Price.
Fans can follow the UK Hoops team on Twitter at @UKHoopCats and use #UKHoops to comment on the game.
Single-game reserved tickets cost of $9 for all ages. General admission tickets for adults are $8 while single-game general admission tickets for seniors and children (ages 6-18, 65 and over) are only $5. UK faculty, staff and children ages five and under are admitted free in the general admission seating area, while supplies last.
Sunday will be a special day as it is National Girls and Women in Sports Day and Alumni Day. The Wildcats will welcome back over 50 former players and their families as well as all the honorees for the Sue B. Feamster Trailblazer Award which will be announced at halftime of Sunday's game.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Title IX and the establishment of varsity athletics for women, seven of Kentucky's first varsity coaches for women's sports will be honored at halftime with the sixth annual Susan B. Feamster Trailblazer Award, given to those who have provided exceptional leadership and paved the way for others to succeed. The honorees this season are: Sue Feamster (basketball), Suzie Stammer (field hockey), Betty Rider (Golf), Leah Little (Gymnastics), Delphine Nemeth (Volleyball), Claudia Young (Tennis), and Harold Barnett (Track and Field).
"We're so fortunate to be experiencing success right now and a lot of that foundation – well all of that foundation – was laid by the players who've come before us," UK Hoops Coach Matthew Mitchell said. "I love it that they can come back. I love it that there's a team that, if they choose to show up and play really, really tough – our team will make the alumni proud and really proud of where they played and what their program is doing right now. So I love it. I'm glad to see everybody come back. I hope they'll have an enjoyable day. And then it's an important day for us just to try to reach out to young kids and particularly young girls who dream about playing at a place like Kentucky and being in an atmosphere like what it will be in Memorial Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. It's a fantastic day and we're proud to be a part of it."
That atmosphere has helped the Wildcats (19-2 overall, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) win a school-record 34-straight home games, a streak that currently ranks second nationally behind top-ranked Baylor's 50-game winning streak. Kentucky has also won a school-record 15 straight home games vs. SEC opponents.
"We have a very exciting game coming up Sunday afternoon," UK Hoops Coach Matthew Mitchell said. "It will be a real big challenge for us. Georgia has another very good team as they always have. Very well coached, great athletes, great players, they have played extremely well this season and will challenge us in many ways. Great test ahead of us on Sunday and we'll have to really work hard over the next couple of days to preparing for a good Georgia team."
No. 13/14 Georgia (18-3 overall, 6-2 SEC) is currently tied for third in the SEC standings with South Carolina after a 65-59 win over Alabama on Thursday at home. It marked the Lady Dawgs' 850th victory in program history, becoming just the 10th school in Division I history to accomplish that feat. Six different Georgia players scored eight or more points against the Tide led by Khaalidah Miller and Jasmine Hassell with 11 points and 10 points, respectively. Merritt Hempe tallied nine points to go along with three rebounds and a steal. Anne Marie Armstrong, Tiara Griffin and Jasmine James each chipped in with eight points apiece, and Griffin pulled down a career-high eight rebounds.
Overall, seniors Hassell and Jasmine James lead the team in scoring with 12.0 and 11.3 points per game, respectively. Five other players average between 9.2 and 6.0 ppg for a very balanced scoring attack.
Coach Andy Landers is in his 38th season overall, his 34th at Georgia. He became the eighth coach - men's or women's - to secure 800 victories at a single Division I school.
UK last played on Jan. 27 and the Wildcats defeated LSU, 73-60. Sophomore reserve center Azia Bishop (Toledo, Ohio) was the talk of the game as she came off the bench to record a career-high 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting in just 20 minutes of action. Junior forward Samarie Walker (West Carrollton, Ohio) also shined as she captured her ninth career double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, while senior guard A'dia Mathies (Louisville, Ky.) notched double figures for the 12th straight game with 15 points.
Overall this season, Mathies leads UK and ranks second in the league (conference games only) in scoring, averaging 18.3 points per game. The preseason SEC Player of the Year currently ranks in the top 10 of 12 career lists at UK, including third in steals (285) and fourth in scoring (1,754).
In the front court, junior center DeNesha Stallworth (Richmond, Calif.) and Walker are giving Kentucky a dynamic inside presence this season. The duo combine to average 22.6 points and 14.8 rebounds per game and both are shooting over 50 percent from the floor. Redshirt sophomore point guard Jennifer O'Neill (Bronx, N.Y.) also has been impressive as she has netted at least 11 points in eight of her last 10 games and averages 12.9 ppg in league play.
Mitchell is in his sixth season as the head coach of the Wildcats. He ranks third on UK's all-time wins list with 133 and his winning percentage (.696) is first. He is just one win away from tying Sharon Fanning at No. 2 on the all-time wins list and five wins away from tying Terry Hall (138 wins from 1980-87) as the all-time winningest coach in UK Hoops history.
UGA leads the all-time series with Kentucky 34-13, including a 12-8 advantage in Lexington. UK's last win over Georgia at home was Feb. 11, 2010 (64-48). Three of the last five meetings against UGA have been decided by five points or less.


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OAKLAND -- The acquisition of pitcher Jeff Samardzija was good news for most of the A's, but not lefthander Tommy Milone, who was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento Saturday to make room for Samardzija on the roster.
It was a bit of a surprise move considering how well Milone had been pitching -- 6-0 with a 2.82 over his last 11 starts after starting the season 0-3 with a 5.86 ERA. But the A's preferred to keep Milone on his regular starting turn rather than move him to the bullpen.
Melvin said breaking the news to Milone was one of the toughest things he's had to do as a manager.
"If you're in my position, what do you even say to a guy like that?," Melvin said. "Not only has he been terrific here in his last 10 starts, he has meant a lot to us for three years now. That one was awfully hard. It really took quite awhile trying to figure out what I would say to him, but really nothing came to mind. He was a little bit shocked and understandably so, but you haven't seen the last of Tommy Milone here."
Milone's teammates were no less disappointed to see his departure from the club.
"I feel terrible for him," said closer Sean Doolittle. "He's one of the most liked guys in this clubhouse and a great teammate. It was really tough when I walked in here today and saw him cleaning out his locker, for sure."
Added catcher Stephen Vogt, "This game is cruel sometimes. Tommy's earned his spot in the big leagues and I'm sure he'll be back soon. He's going to be a big part of this team going down the stretch, there's no doubt in my mind about that."
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Montevideo track athletes set five school records this season. "That's a lot for one season," said proud head coach Dave Schimming.
Molly Reeves, who is just an 8th grader, has her stamp all over the Montevideo school record books.
Reeves set records in the 100M dash, 400M and she was part of two relay teams that posted marks.
At the state track meet, the boys relay team of Dazhown Coleman, Casey Mears, Adam
DeZeeuw and Preston Herfurth set a school record in the 800M relay.
The records that were set this year are available on page 1B.
Congratulations to the Montevideo Thunder Hawk track team on a solid season!
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eddiemac wrote:This course is teetering on my favorite course and my least favorite.
That's the most honest and succinct assessment of the course that I've heard. It also most closely resembles my own.
I've played the course a total of two times. Both rounds being the Iowa Games tournament. Obviously, the course was in the best shape it's ever been, with all of the stream crossings intact and everything mowed (for the most part). If it's anywhere less than the shape it was in for that weekend I won't play it.
The course is incredibly fragile right now. The slightest rise in the creek will wipe out the crossing on #8 and the maintenance is heavily dependent on volunteers. The good thing is that there is some buzz about the course that will show the powers in Boone that it's worth putting a little extra effort into it.
The concrete is coming.
New signs are on the way (though the temp stencil idea is a good one).
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Love ignoring your wife? Hate when she says "are you even listening to me?!" Then your answer is the Spatsolver, a device that records the last five minutes of every conversation and delays your marriage from impending doom.
Without the bonus I don't see this product really taking off, though. What do couples even have to say to each other if they aren't fighting?
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So on Kovac's pick, we showed all out blitz then bailed into coverage? I haven't seen the game on TV yet, but I would guess that's the same play we got beat on on the last ND touchdown. It works sometimes, as we saw with the pick, but ND just had the perfect route set up to beat it. I'm not too mad with Mattison on that call.
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The Red Megaphone is a red megaphone with a silver chrome mouthpiece and handle. Each Red Megaphone measures 32 inches high x 12 3/4 inches in diameter and is made from plastic. Cheer on your team with a Red Megaphone.
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