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Program 7 Notes
When San Francisco Ballet Artistic Director & Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson made Criss-Cross, in 1997, he was exploring the potential of a hybrid form. And while it would be easy to say that Criss-Cross juxtaposes the old and the new, that's too simplistic a summary. Tomasson makes sure he blurs the lines, musically and visually. Baroque music dominates the first movement, and while the second movement moves on in time, hints of that older style linger. Costumes, suggestive of two eras, share a color palette, and the choreography waltzes along a spectrum of neoclassicism.
For the first movement of this ballet, last seen in 1999, Tomasson chose portions of four concertos by Charles Avison (1709–1770), based rather faithfully on harpsichord sonatas (using four per concerto) by fellow baroque-era composer Domenico Scarlatti. In the second movement, a concerto by Arnold Schoenberg (1874–1951) inspired by music of another baroque-era composer, George Frideric Handel, serves as counterbalance. The result is that three 18th-century composers create a musical foundation for Criss-Cross, with the more modern Schoenberg stepping in to stir things up.
The idea for this crossing-the-lines ballet emerged from Tomasson's love of Handel's music. "I had heard the Schoenberg, which I was fascinated by," Tomasson says, calling it "Handel, but something different." He liked the thought of pairing two pieces of music that had been revisited by other composers, "changing them a little bit the way they heard them," he says. "I thought, 'Why can't I take their interpretations of those two composers and make them all one, and show it in my way so that they cross over from one place to another?' I could approach one more classically and the other one more quirkily because the music was Schoenberg."
Key to this idea is the fact that when Schoenberg wrote his Concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra in 1933, he used Handel's Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 7 merely as a jumping-off point; it's barely there beneath the surface. "He liked tinkering with pieces from the past," says Martin West, SF Ballet's music director and principal conductor. "So with the Handel, Schoenberg basically took the form—but it's not Handel by any stretch of the imagination. His own style is very much in it, more colors. He took chunks of a theme by Handel to where he thought Handel would have taken them. This is a new piece of music that borrows from Handel."
Schoenberg's concerto, half again as long (at 22 minutes) as the Handel piece it borrowed from, makes dramatic turns away from the baroque harmonies and style. "In the baroque time you'd have basic harmony," says West. "Schoenberg's harmonies change a lot more; his harmonic language is so much fuller."
In each of Criss-Cross' two movements, Tomasson works with 12 dancers—a structural consistency that, like the mute-toned costumes, gives the ballet cohesiveness, and in turn conveys a sense of timelessness. It's there in the choreography, in the classical roots that are forever etched into Tomasson's mind and body. Even as he reveals the contrasts in music and movement, he manages to remind us that although much of what we've grown familiar with changes over the years, some things stay the same.
As is typical of Tomasson, he takes a soft-spoken approach to his time-traveling ballet. Instead of walloping audiences over the head with the differences, he lets Schoenberg, the flashy man among this collective of choreographer and composers, lead him into contemporary movement ideas that cling to their classical roots. There's a tonal shift, to be sure, along with flashes of humor. But Criss- Cross doesn't intend to shock. The contrasts are there, and so are the connections. As its name implies, this is a ballet that weaves its differences into an openwork cloth. The threads are visible, but the points where they begin and end are buried within the dance.
-Program notes by Cheryl A. Ossola
Francesca da Rimini
The story of Francesca da Rimini, immortalized in Dante Alighieri's epic poem The Divine Comedy, has a long and varied pedigree in the art world. The snippet of history has made its way from literature to opera to symphonic fantasia to ballet—and, in 2012, to San Francisco Ballet, in the creative hands of Choreographer in Residence Yuri Possokhov.
Tchaikovsky's Dante-themed Francesca da Rimini, a 25-minute symphonic poem based on the tale of Francesca and Paolo, adulterous lovers destined to spend eternity in Hell, attracted Possokhov years ago. He describes it as the most romantic music in history, with an ending "like an apocalypse. You can't escape from this music."
Tchaikovsky wrote Francesca da Rimini in October and November of 1876, and the piece premiered in 1877. To tell this story, Tchaikovsky brewed a wild, whirling storm of a score, revealing what some music historians say is the influence of Franz Liszt, the "father" of the symphonic poem (a form based on a literary, pictorial, or other non-musical source). Tchaikovsky's emotional connection to the story is obvious in the music, particularly in the plaintive clarinet solo that introduces the adagio. It speaks for Francesca, who in Dante's poem says, "There is no greater sorrow than to recall a happy time in misery."
Though it spans only a few dozen lines in the fifth canto of "The Inferno," Francesca's story is a potent one. Married to Gianciotto Malatesta of Rimini (who, according to historical accounts, was quite ugly, and a cripple or hunchback), Francesca falls in love with his younger brother, the handsome Paolo. The lovers are discovered by her husband, who murders both of them; they spend eternity whirling through the Second Circle of Hell (for those who sin through sensual pleasure), near enough to touch but never together.
Possokhov isn't the first choreographer to find Tchaikovsky's symphonic poem irresistible. Francesca da Rimini first appeared in ballet form in 1915, choreographed by Michel Fokine for the Maryinsky. Then, in 1937, David Lichine choreographed a version for Col. De Basil's Ballet Russe, presented in London and New York. Nicolai Kholfin choreographed the same story to a different score, one by Boris Asafiev in 1947, for Moscow's Stanislavsky Ballet. Another production, by William Dollar, premiered at Le Theatre d'Art du Ballet in Paris in 1961.
The fine and literary arts often yield inspiration for Possokhov—cases in point are his painting-inspired Magrittomania and literature-based Damned, a retelling of the Greek tragedy Medea. So it's not surprising that for a ballet based on Dante, Possokhov references Rodin's sculpture The Gates of Hell, bringing to life the three Shades that top the doors. They are instantly recognizable: three male figures tucked into a tight circle, their fists leading the viewer's eye to the famous quote from "The Inferno" inscribed on the gates: "Abandon every hope, who enter here."
Possokhov's three Shades, in his ballet, do in fact seem like gatekeepers of hell. And illuminating the action are five women, an ensemble mirror for Francesca, echoing "her feelings, her emotions, maybe her senses," says Possokhov. But at the ballet's heart are the two lovers, Francesca and Paolo, who dance a pas de deux, a 10-minute adagio of breathtaking beauty, that fills nearly half the ballet.
In creating movement, Possokhov starts with an ideal—what he sees in his own body—and then fits that ideal to the dancers. "I adjust to my aesthetic and my musicality," he says. "I have to find another way for [the dancers], with my aesthetic but different execution." In Francesca da Rimini, Possokhov uses the floor extensively, as if subliminally referencing hell. And he pushes for musicality, asking for more sweep, more suspension, more resistance. "Don't be dancerly," he says during a run-through, and the dancers comply. Yet the result, in both line and musicality, is pure.
In his Francesca da Rimini, Possokhov says, the marriage, betrayal, murders, condemnation are merely the "frame of the painting." And the painting itself? It's the pas de deux, that glorious, passionate whirlwind of love.
-Program notes by Cheryl A. Ossola
Symphony in Three Movements
In George Balanchine's hands, Symphony in Three Movements, the music that Igor Stravinsky called his "war symphony," became a jazzy, bouncy, multifaceted dance. Named for the score Stravinsky wrote during World War II and which premiered in 1946, the piece had long been on Balanchine's wish list (he first heard it in Hollywood, when Stravinsky was still writing it), it didn't become fuel for him until the 1972 Stravinsky Festival presented by New York City Ballet. Symphony in Three Movements got crossed off Helgi Tomasson's wish list in 2000, when the San Francisco Ballet artistic director and principal choreographer added it to the Company's repertory. His ties to this ballet go back to 1972, when he danced in its premiere.
According to Music Director and Principal Conductor Martin West, Stravinsky's Symphony in Three Movements (which includes music intended but never used for the film score for Song of Bernadette) is "one of the archetypal neoclassical pieces." And yet it's not typical of neoclassicism, he says, because "it was inspired by the war; Stravinsky even admitted that. That didn't fit in with the whole movement of neoclassicism, which was to get rid of those big program symphonies like [Gustav] Mahler was doing. Stravinsky and [Paul] Hindemith said, 'Let's just write music for music's sake. Stop having it be about something.' "
If anyone has a sense of Balanchine's intent with Symphony in Three Movements, it would be Tomasson, a principal dancer with New York City Ballet for 16 years. His impression, after creating a lead role in the ballet, is that it's "high-energy, fun. I don't see anything about war in it. Like Mr. B said, 'Just dance, dear. Don't make it complicated.' "What he remembers most about preparing Symphony in Three Movements for the Stravinsky Festival was that "there was so much going on. Mr. B was choreographing; Jerry [Robbins] was choreographing; we had a few other choreographers doing things. It was just nonstop,"
Tomasson says. "And the role that I did—I'm the guy who comes jumping in with all the ladies on the diagonal—it's one of the few times I can remember that Balanchine didn't seem to find right away what he was looking for. So he kept changing it. And when we went to Saratoga [for the summer season] he was still fussing with it."
Very likely the reason for Balanchine's frustration was sheer overload. At that same time, he was making Stravinsky Violin Concerto ("and they're so different, and big works," says Tomasson) and Le Baiser de la Fée, for Tomasson and Patricia McBride. "What did we do, about 21 ballets? And Mr. B did at least half of them," Tomasson says. "And he was fast—he did the variation in Baiser in an hour and 20 minutes. I could barely keep up with him."
Sharing Tomasson's belief that the ballet doesn't have a subtext is Richard Tanner, a former New York City Ballet dancer who has staged Symphony in Three Movements at least half a dozen times. Balanchine filled his ballet with high ponytails, Charleston- and jitterbug-influenced movements, and swinging arms and syncopation, all of which Tanner calls "really appealing and fun. I love the fact that the girls are in ponytails because there's all this jogging and the ponytails are bouncing. A lot of the music makes you want to dance, and I feel that Balanchine captured all that."
The second movement, a serene pas de deux with steps called "Balinese hands" and "prayer lift," creates a striking contrast to the frenetically paced first movement; it's about as far from the idea of war as you can get. In the score, next to the first notes of this adagio, Balanchine wrote a single word: "mysterious." "It's like you're in a dream; it should look mysterious and weird," Tanner said to SF Ballet dancers in an early rehearsal, adding that their hands should move like fish or eels. What Balanchine wanted, he says later, was a "vague, gauzy look. So you try to give them images that they can use."Then, he adds, "they have to find their own way."
With its rhythmically complex score, this is no easy ballet. Setting it is made even more complicated by the fact that Balanchine often counted the same musical phrase differently for different groups of dancers. Of the Balanchine ballets set to Stravinsky that Tanner has danced or staged, he says Symphony in Three Movements is the most complicated. He told the dancers, "The counts are a nightmare, but you end up singing it—you do!"
During one rehearsal last fall Tomasson was watching, his body moving with still-engrained steps. Later he said, "You get onto that treadmill of the rhythm and you just go with it."
-Program notes by Cheryl A. Ossola


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DAYTON, Tenn. - Fouls, poor shooting and key injury proved to be a bad combination for the Union women's basketball team as host Bryan (Tenn.) came away with the 56-53 Appalachian Athletic Conference win on Saturday.
The loss drops Union to 13-6 overall and 6-3 in the AAC, while Bryan is now 10-8 overall and 5-4 in conference play.
The Lady Bulldogs were whistled for 27 fouls, sending the Lady Lions to the line 38 times. Bryan made 27 free throws to account for nearly half of its points.
Union suffered a setback midway through the first half when senior center Lindsey Waters left the game with an injury. Waters made her only basket of the game to pull Union within 14-12 at the 10:26 mark. So thereafter, she landed wrong when going for a defensive rebound. Waters left the game with only three points and two rebounds.
Despite the absence of Waters, Union held its own. The Lady Bulldogs outscored the Lady Lions 8-5 the rest of the half to take a 20-19 lead into the intermission. Neither team shot the ball well, combining to go 12-for-51 from the field. Both squads made only six field goals and one 3-pointer during the opening period. Union did make 7-of-8 free throws, while Bryan went 6-for-8 at the line.
In the second half, Union led for much of the period and owned a 36-29 lead with 13:27 to play following a Macy Clontz 3-pointer. However, Bryan began to claw its way back. Using an 11-4 run, Bryan tied the game at 40-40 after Macy Kilgore sank a pair of free throws at the 7:39 mark. Undaunted, Union fought back and held a 46-42 lead when Lydia Nash scored with 5:02 remaining.
The Lady Lions responded with a 9-1 run to grab a 51-47 lead with 2:52 to play. All but two of Bryan's points during the rally came from the foul line.
Down five with 1:11 to play, Union got buckets from Amber Taylor and Laura Perkins to make it 54-53 ballgame with 37 seconds left. But that was as close as Union could get as Bryan got two more free throws down the stretch to seal the 56-53 win.
After falling behind 36-29, Bryan scored 19 of its final 27 points from the free-throw line and recorded its last field goal of the game at the 4:33 mark.
Poor shooting from everywhere but the charity stripe was the theme of the game for both teams. Union hit only 27.6 percent (16-of-58 shots) from the field and went 4-for-16 from long range. The Lady Bulldogs connected on 17-of-22 free throws for a 77.3 shooting percentage. Bryan shot the ball a little better, making 34.1 percent (14-of-41) but went 1-for-8 from 3-point range. Bryan hit 71.1 percent (27-of-38) from the line.
The Lady Lions were hampered by 31 turnovers. Union committed only 23.
Alyson Roberts led Union with 14 points with Haley Perkins adding 11. For Bryan, Jenna Ray scored 14, while Burnette and Keila Formont added 13 and 11, respectively.
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Nicaragua may be Central America's largest country, but it remains one of the least visited. What it lacks in Maya ruins and infrastructure it makes up for in the elegant colonial cities of Granada and León, vast expanses of lush, tropical forest and a clutch of magnificent volcanoes. Prices are affordable, too, and the coastline is spectacular: sun-worshipers will love the Corn Islands' palm-fringed Caribbean beaches while the laidback town of San Juan del Sur on the Pacific coast has become a magnet for backpackers and surfers alike. Civil war, natural disasters and inflation have taken their toll, but tourism has been steadily increasing in recent years. With temperatures heating up in January, the start of the dry season, it's an excellent time to visit.


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My bicycle is our second car. I love to bicycle in all weather, for all distances, and on all routes. Bicycling has brought so much joy to my life, and I want to share it with anyone who is interested. I will use my soapbox to tell you about the joys, the freedom, the benefits, and, yes, the challenges of bicycling and walking for transportation.
I advocate a full stop at every stop sign and red light. But some red lights seem to stubbornly stay red for bicyclists. Traffic lights might be on a timer, cycling through red and yellow and green independent of the traffic that is present. But many traffic lights are triggered by vehicles at the intersection. Somehow they see the cars and know which direction the car is going.
They have sensors called actuators. These sensors may be under the pavement and are essentially metal detectors. Actuators don't always detect small vehicles like bicycles and motorcycles. So you can roll up to a red light, and wait for it to change, and wait, and wait.
Some bicyclists cope with this by not bothering to stop for the red light. I recommend a full stop for every red light and stop sign. In some states, like Idaho, bicyclists may legally treat a stop sign as a yield sign, and a red light as a stop sign. Missouri does not have a provision like that. However, Missouri does have a Dead Red law. If you are on a motorcycle or a bicycle and have been waiting an "unreasonable" amount of time for the light to change, it is legal to proceed as if you were at a stop sign. Wait for traffic to clear, then go through the intersection.
Other bicyclists will push the pedestrian button (if there is one). I don't recommend this, unless you get off your bicycle and become a pedestrian while you cross the intersection. If you are able to reach the button, you are either on the sidewalk or at the far right edge of the road. But if you are proceeding straight through the intersection, the rule of Positioning by Destination dictates that you ought to be in the middle third of the right-most straight-through lane. From that position, you can't reach the button. If you can reach the button, you are setting yourself up for a right-hook collision from a right-turning car.
There is a trick to triggering the actuator. When the actuator is placed, cuts are made in the pavement. You will see a pair of rectangles or diamonds. Place your wheel on top of the intersection of the lines, at the corners. That's where the actuators are located, and your front wheel has enough metal to trigger the actuator if you get it close enough.
It takes a little patience and perseverance, but you'll feel proud the first time you pull that one off successfully. While you're waiting to see if you were successful or if you'll have to invoke the Dead Red law to get through this one, count 60 seconds (1-Mississippi, 2-Mississippi, 3-Mississippi...) Rarely will you make it to 60 before the light changes. One minute. That's all. Waiting in traffic, it seems like a lot longer, but it's rare around here that anything slows you down for even one minute.


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SAN JOSE -- Hundreds of soccer fans packed the lawn of a downtown city park on Sunday, waving their arms and shouting their joy when a giant video screen showed the United States scoring what appeared to be a decisive goal in the World Cup.
Minutes later, they released a collective groan as Portugal came back to tie the score and finish the game, which was played nearly 5,000 miles away in tropical Brazil.
For the two hours leading up to that sudden letdown, the crowd eagerly cheered and jeered every twist and turn in the game, while tooting plastic horns and chatting amiably with strangers who became their temporary neighbors on a patch of green at St. James Park, near the old Santa Clara County courthouse.
"I never imagined soccer would become so popular here in the United States. Look at this!" exclaimed Sudeep Roy, a middle-aged Silicon Valley executive who said he's been an avid player and fan of the sport since his boyhood in India.
Moments earlier, he had jumped out of his lawn chair to exchange high-fives with members of another family sitting behind him. "There's so much energy here," he added. "It's fun."
Fun and free
Sunday's event was the latest in a series of outdoor World Cup viewings organized by the San Jose Downtown Association, the San Jose Earthquakes soccer franchise and the city's Office of Economic Development. Earlier games in the tournament were shown live on a big screen at nearby Plaza de Cesar Chavez, but fans said Sunday's event was bigger -- the crowd appeared to number 500 or more -- and noisier.
"It's amazing," said Brandon Lewis, a 27-year-old Cisco Systems employee who stood watching the game with his girlfriend, 27-year-old banker Larissa Nelson. Lewis wore a blanket-sized American flag as a cape over his shoulders. A second U.S. flag waved from a long pole in one hand, while a cold beer nestled comfortably in the other.
"When people start doing the cheers, and you're outside like this, it gives you the feeling that you're at the game," said Lewis. "It almost makes you feel like you're part of the team."
The crowd was mostly a mix of young adults and families, who said they preferred watching the game from a blanket outdoors rather than packing into a restaurant or bar. Admission was free and the atmosphere was friendly, though a few cops and security workers kept a watchful eye.
Diverse fan base
"There's a sense of community here," said Chris Noyes, a 29-year-old accountant from Sunnyvale who had painted red and white stripes on one half of his face, with white stars on a blue background covering the other half.
Flags were everywhere, on shirts, hats and bandannas, although most people didn't paint their faces with anything more than sunblock. And some were happy to admit they're not serious soccer fans.
"I'm more into baseball and football," said Esteban Franco, a San Jose construction worker, who sat in a row of lawn chairs with his wife, Anna, and their two daughters. Franco said he'd noticed a viewing party last week while driving past Plaza de Cesar Chavez, and decided that Sunday's event would be a fun experience for his girls.
"They play softball," Anna Franco said of 8-year-old Malia and her 5-year-old sister, Isabella, "but I think they might go for soccer this year."
The next outdoor World Cup viewings in San Jose are scheduled for July 4 and July 5 at St. James Park. More information can be found at www.sjearthquakes.com/summerofsoccer.
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Some Church Folk Ask: 'What Would Jesus Brew?'
Others Abstain From Tasting Trend; A 'Swaddling Ale' Falls Flat
ALLENDALE, Mich.—As several of the faithful from the Valley Church here prepared to bow their heads in prayer to open a recent Saturday-evening meeting, they introduced themselves.
"My name is Darin," the Methodist congregation's 37-year-old music director said, grinning. "And I like me a 30-pack of Busch Light!"
The circle broke into laughter as several people put down bottles of microbrew beer to applaud. It was a fitting introduction for the event—a semi-regular meeting of beer enthusiasts and home brewers who go by the moniker "What Would Jesus Brew?"
Pastor Matt Bistayi, who started Valley Church three years ago, says the goal of WWJB isn't to be "churchy," but rather to "reach out to people in a loving, grace-filled way that meets people where they are and as they are."
Valley Church is one of several congregations around the country tapping the growing craft-beer trend as a way to attract new members.
The number of American adults who consider themselves "unaffiliated" with any particular religion has grown from 15% to 20% in the last five years, according to a study released last year by the Pew Research Center. Among 18-to 29-year-olds, it's roughly a third.
"The hardest thing in the church, period, is reaching out to people my age," says Jake Shirreffs, a 23-year-old in black-framed glasses who plays guitar in the band at Valley Church.
Meanwhile, craft breweries have popped up all over the country and home-brewing has become increasingly popular. Membership in the American Homebrewers Association has quadrupled since 2005, according to the group's director, Gary Glass.
In Wilmington, N.C, the 150-year-old St. Paul's Episcopal Church was struggling with membership a few years ago, so the community brainstormed ways to draw new members. Jeffrey Hughes, a member of St. Paul's, came up with the idea for congregants to brew beer and challenge other churches in the area to a friendly competition to raise money for charity.
Mr. Hughes presented his idea for the "What Would Jesus Brew?" competition at a meeting of church elders.
"It was quiet," recalls Mr. Hughes, "and then everyone started laughing."
A handful of nearby churches took up the mantle, and the groups met at Wilmington's Front Street Brewery to learn basic brewing techniques and the history of beer in the church.
St. Paul's team, "Brew Unto Others," also came up with a team slogan: "God's peace. Happy yeast."
Mr. Hughes built a "gigantic, four-foot trophy with a giant stein on it," which went to the "Hopostles" from St. Mary Catholic Parish for their tasty double India Pale Ale.
Mr. Bistayi of Valley Church, Mr. Hughes of St. Paul's and other church home-brew disciples admit their new style of evangelism has raised a few eyebrows in their sometimes teetotaling religious communities. But they are quick to testify to the long history of beer making in the church. Monks across Europe, in places like Ireland, Belgium and southern Germany, have carefully crafted renowned beers for centuries.
"We're really getting back to our roots here," says the Rev. J.D. Brown of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church outside Dallas. There, the men's ministry brews a range of beers in the parish kitchen, from the "Humble Friar" oatmeal stout to the "Dubya" and "Dubya-too" wheat beers.
Not everyone welcomes the marriage of church and brew. Joe Godfrey, a veteran Southern Baptist pastor who runs a policy and education group addressing "moral concerns" such as alcohol and drug abuse, says it "burdens" him to see churches supporting alcohol consumption and homebrewing.
Mr. Godfrey testified recently before the Alabama State Legislature in an effort to prevent his home state from legalizing homebrewing. "Before prohibition, when saloons were running rampant," he says, "churches were the voice of reason."
But Father Brown says he tells skeptics that it's all "in keeping with the monastic tradition of hospitality." Holy Trinity adds its own twist to that tradition, playing host to an Oktoberfest celebration with a roasted whole pig, a bounce house, a cake walk and, of course, a beer-tasting competition.
"If you have a high concentration of young adults, I think things like this work well," says Father Patrick Gray of Christ Church in South Hamilton, Mass. "I just like to drink beer and hang out with people," says the 42-year-old.
The Episcopal congregation's Home Brew Fellowship met earlier this month to craft a special batch of beer for St. Patrick's Day. Father Gray says they plan to serve the finished product at a reception following an evening service.
For at least two church brewing groups, the activity has gone commercial. Hess Brewing Co. in San Diego and Monday Night Brewing in Atlanta both started as Bible study group projects.
Mike Hess says the New Life Presbyterian Church group began with a dozen members and now boasts between 60 and 80 regulars with as many as 100 on occasion. That helped him "drain tanks" regularly, test out several recipes and get feedback on the flavors and styles. Hess Brewing is expanding into a new, larger location—a former Christian book store that had been owned by church members. Mr. Hess's Belgian "Trinitas" beer, named for the Holy Trinity, is now one of the brewery's mainstays.
Jeff Heck, Joel Iverson and Jonathan Baker used to get together for a Friday morning Bible study through Atlanta's Westside Presbyterian Church. As a way to get to know one another better and expand their social circle, they started brewing beer in Mr. Heck's garage on Monday nights.
They had success with some brews and failure with others. The Christmastime seasonal "Swaddling Ale," for example, was a bit too heavy on spruce-tree extract.
For Mr. Heck, the main brewer, the process is spiritual. "Beer provides the opportunity to tap into that deeply God-given desire to create," Mr. Heck says.
Back in Allendale, the malty concoction bubbled away in a pot, while Pastor Bistayi gave a 10-minute rundown on Christian beer history from St. Patrick to Arthur Guinness.
In friendly company, made more so thanks to the frothy beverages in hand, his words were something just short of a sermon. "Drunkenness is a sin," he said, "but beer or alcohol in moderation can be a gift from God's creation."
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A Palmyra woman was charged with failure to yield the right of way, following a two-vehicle crash in Manchester at 8:44 a.m., Oct. 22, said Ontario County sheriff's deputies.
According to police, Stephanie A. Jacobs, 23, of 2880 Macedon Center Road, Palmyra, was travelling east on Route 96 and when she attempted to turn left onto the north lane of Route 21, she was struck by an oncoming car — operated by David Principio, 17, of 53 Middle St., Geneva.
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An actress's body is her instrument. Certainly the sexpot actress in "Venus in Fur" knows how to play hers like a Stradivarius.
Wannabe starlet Vanda twists herself from an object of desire to a mistress of pain in David Ives' sleek 90-minute mind game. Intelligently directed by Casey Stangl in its regional premiere at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater, "Venus" is a metatheatrical game of cat and mouse laced with titillation and plot twists. If the kinky backstage tango never quite sizzles, it's still an entertaining riff on the issues of sex and power.
Out-of-work actress Vanda (Brenda Meaney) struts into Thomas' (Henry Clarke) audition room desperate to land a part. She's wearing leather underwear and a dog collar under her raincoat, and she instantly tickles his funny bone, among other body parts. She's late, ditsy and flustered, but she pushes his buttons with ease.
Having just complained to his fiancee that all young actresses lack the gravitas to fill a classical role, the effete writer/director is flummoxed by how quickly Vanda morphs from ditz to dominatrix.
Soon the "insufferably pedantic" Thomas finds himself submitting to all sorts of shocking requests as she reads for the starring role in an adaptation of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's 1870 novel "Venus in Furs."
Welcome to a vintage S&M tale where the mistress whips her footmen in between the tea and crumpets.
Vanda ricochets from vulgar to regal and back with every breath. She turns the traditional power balance of the casting room upside down. Indeed, she's the one who has startling insights into the text. She's the one who knows how to work the lighting. She's the dominant one.
The primary flaw in this play within a play is how easily you see into the heart of the matter. Loud echoes of everything from Genet's "The Balcony" to "50 Shades of Grey" ensure that you see where this is going from the first kiss to the last slap.
Pulling off a Pirandellian exercise like this demands that the emotional stakes between the characters be perilously high. Meaney has wicked comic timing, but she never summons up the august power of the goddess of the title. Clarke captures the smugness his role requires, but he's never believable as someone moved by the prospect of submission.
There's also very little sexual chemistry between the actors, which undercuts the torrid nature of this affair. More steaminess would buttress the play's awkward transitions between fantasy and reality.
Without the right heat sparking between Meaney and Clarke, the play's ambiguous edges lack suspense and danger. A moment involving a knife, for instance, needs more menace.
Still, it's quite pleasurable to watch as Vanda stages a revolt against the tyranny of gender and class as embodied by Thomas. Ives nails the degradation inherent in the casting call audition process.
When Thomas attempts to lecture Vanda about the differences between art and pornography, she retorts, "Hey, you don't have to tell me about masochism. I'm in the theater!"
He may be the one in the director's chair, but she is the one running the show. Their little dance macabre unfolds under Alexander V. Nichols' moody lighting, which transforms from the soulless limbo of fluorescent lights to the flickering warmth of self-delusion.
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Second US Open title!
Roger has done it! He captured a second straight U.S. Open and sixth Grand Slam title against Andre Agassi this Sunday.
Roger responded to his few moments of pressure by reeling off seven straight points in the tiebreak that turned the match around, then took a clear lead in the fourth set to win 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-1, bringing his stunning record in finals to 23-0.
Roger moved into a tie with Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker for Grand Slam titles among Open era players, and one behind John McEnroe and Mats Wilander. Pete Sampras holds the record with 14 Grand Slam titles, but at 24 years old Roger could well have a shot at that.
Roger shrieked and leapt in the air when Agassi's backhand return looped long on the championship point. The two men, who have the highest of respect for each other, shook hands warmly at the net. Though the 35-year-old Agassi was the oldest U.S. Open men's finalist in 31 years, age had less to do with the difference in this match than Roger's sheer strength, variety of serves, and superior balance of attacks from the baseline and the net that wore down Agassi.
If this was Agassi's last U.S. Open after 20 straight— he won't decide until the end of the year whether to retire — it was remarkable even in defeat. "It's been a tough road, but it's been a great road," Agassi told the cheering crowd. "Roger played way too good today. Congratulations Roger, well done."
Roger became the first man in the Open era, which started in 1968, to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Open back-to-back for the second consecutive year. Three players have done it twice, though not in consecutive years: Jimmy Connors, McEnroe and Sampras. The last player to accomplish the feat was Don Budge in 1937-38.
"This is probably the most special Grand Slam final in my career," Roger said. "To play against Andre in New York, it's a dream. "I had to play my best match of the tournament. It happened I played my best in the finals, as usual. I don't know how I do it, but it definitely feels great every single time."
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You showed such great courage and mental strength in prevailing despite the partisan crowd. You know that wherever you play, whatever the c
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The Islanders men's basketball team will conclude its pre-finals schedule at Iowa on Saturday. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi will have a two-week break following the contest. The Islanders are looking to snap a four-game losing streak in their first contest against the Hawkeyes, who enter the contest having lost two straight.
• The Islanders have one of the youngest teams in Division I, with an average age of 20 years, four months and five days heading into today's matchup.
• Toledo got 35 of its 80 points at the line on Wednesday, including 27 of its 36 in the second half. A&M - Corpus Christi was whistled for 35 fouls.
• Johnathan Jordan had a career-high 22 points in the loss to the Rockets, adding eight rebounds and three assists. He is the only Southland player in the league's top 10 in scoring, rebounds and assists per game.
• A&M - Corpus Christi went wire-to-wire with Houston on Sunday before falling in a 77-75 defeat.
• Nate Maxey set a school record with nine blocks against the Cougars, eight of them coming in the first half. He entered the week third in the nation in blocks per game.
• Texas A&M - Corpus Christi is ineligible for the postseason because of poor results in the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate. No Islander who has played under Wilson had anything to do with the subpar score.
While it is their first contest against the state's flagship school, Saturday's contest will represent the Islanders' third trip to the state of Iowa. A&M - Corpus Christi took part in the Holiday Tribune Classic, hosted by Iowa State, in their inaugural season. In that tourney, the visitors knocked off Samford, 76-74, but fell to the host Cyclones 86-64. On Jan. 10, 2005, Ronnie Arrow's troops took on Drake, falling to the Bulldogs, 91-80.
The Islanders have a slew of marquee wins in their brief history as a program, but the Big Ten (0-6) remains the only one of the "Big Six" conferences that doesn't have a member who has fallen victim to Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. The Islanders have dropped contests to Illinois (0-2), Northwestern (0-2), Purdue (0-1) and the 2007 NCAA Tournament loss to Wisconsin.
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi has wins over current members of all the other Big Six leagues. Here is a list of the Islanders wins over the nation's top competition:
Win vs. Florida State
Big East 2-2
Both wins vs. USF
Big 12 4-20
Wins vs. Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech
Pac-12 1-1
Win vs. Oregon State
Win vs. Georgia, Texas A&M
He's only a sophomore, but Houston native Johnathan Jordan has been thrust into the role of leader on the young Islanders squad. Jordan led the Southland in assists per game in 2011-12 and despite his newbie status, was also among the leaders in minutes per game. With 26 starts as a freshman, he entered the year with nearly as many Division I starts as the rest of his teammates combined (34).
Jordan was outstanding as a distributor a season ago, but his growth as a scorer is notable. After averaging 6.5 points a season ago, the point guard has contributed 13.2 points per game, largely on his ability to get to the rim. Despite his 5-foot-10 frame, he leads the team with 36 points in the paint.
After struggling to an 0-for-7 offensive performance against Houston, he had a big-time bounceback against Toledo. The point guard went 5-for-9 from the field and added a 12-for-14 performance at the line for a career-high 22 points.
Perhaps more impressive is Jordan's all-around game. His distribution is what he is most known for, and with 5.3 assists per game this year, he entered the week 45th in the nation. He is also strong on the glass, having grabbed 17 boards his last two games to up his average to 6.0 per game. The sophomore is the only player in the Southland in the top 10 of scoring, rebounds and assists. He also shows high on the stamina scale, with his 33.4 minutes per game third in the league.
The diminutive Jordan is also one of the most athletic Islanders, having twice won the slam-dunk contest at Islanders Invasion, thanks much to his 48-inch running vertical leap. His 138 assists last season were a new school record.
Among the Islanders, there is no personality quite like that of the appropriately-named Joy Williamson. The junior transfer's ebullient and energetic personality is matched only by his intensity and pace on the basketball court.
Williamson has developed into an excellent sixth man for the Islanders, as he leads the team with 47 bench points on the season. The junior college transfer has developed into an impressive defender for the Islanders as well, with his 2.0 steals per game ranking fourth in the Southland.
Against Houston, the guard's offensive ability shined brightly, going 6-for-9 from the field for a career-best 13 points. But he filled the stat sheet in all other aspects of his game as well – Williamson snared seven rebounds, dished out four assists to no turnovers and registered three steals, all in a career-high 33 minutes.
Williamson, who had his first career game in double figures at Denver, has had five-plus points in each of his five games in an Islanders uniform. He has seen his minutes steadily increase, with three straight games over 30 minutes. He has been a consistent shooter overall (.447) from downtown (.400) and from the free-throw line (.667).
Williamson played two seasons at Redlands Community College, where he was coached by current Islanders assistant Yaphett King. The Oklahoma City native scored 18.7 points and grabbed 8.2 rebounds at Redlands after a standout high school career at Putnam City North High School.
Sophomore Nate Maxey jumps off the page when looking at statistics and measurables. The San Diego native posted the fourth-highest block total (48) in school history in his freshman season, and heading into this season was measured as having a 7-foot-10 wing span.
He etched his name in the record books once again in the Houston contest, setting a new school record for blocks with nine in the contest. In fact, he snapped his own record before the halftime buzzer sounded, swatting eight shots. With 20 blocks in five games, he is easily tops in the conference, and entered the week tied for third in the nation in blocks per game.
Maxey has also upped his offensive game this season, and his performance against Houston showed it. He flushed five dunks for 10 points against the Cougars and improved upon his .750 field-goal percentage (12-for-16 on the year).
Maxey, who averaged 3.5 points and 3.0 rebounds a year ago, has added about 15 pounds to his 6-foot-11 frame and has also matured off the court heading into his sophomore season.


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After the end of the clay season it is finally time for the green surface! Especially with the Olympics coming up - on the holy lawn in Wimbledon - this year's grass season is certainly a highlight in Roger's career. He will compete in the Gerry Weber Open in Halle this week.
After a first round bye, Roger either plays Germany's Florian Meyer (ATP 35) or America's Tim Smyczek (ATP 206). In the quarter-finals, our champ could then meet Canada's Milos Raonic (ATP 22). A possible semi-final against Alexander Dolgopolow (ATP 19) could then be the last step before a final clash with Rafael Nadal.
It is so nice to see your clean and artistic games again. You are the reason I love tennis. Best of health and happiness on gress !!
It is so nice to see your clean and artistic games again. You are the reason I love tennis. Best of health and happiness on gress !!
It's funny that some critics like Rusedski feel that Roger is no more a threat to Djoko & Nadal in Grand Slams. He expects a rematch of RG final at Wimbledon. He is just basing his argument on clay season? May be he forgot last year's SF at RG or the one at USO. However Nadal gives all he's got during the clay season. But our Champ doesn't, he gives importance to Grass and Hard. To the players that fall in Nadal's draw at Wimbledon, BEWARE! His famous FAKE TIME-OUTs are on the way at Wimbledon.
i really feel roger needs to practice more and improve his level of play especially serve which let him down in french open if he wants to add more glory to his incredible career anyway best of luck for wimby we will always be by your side go rogi!!!!!!!!
Good to see you on grass, and with flower to boot! Also,I would like to live on the Roger Fedeer Allee! Have a good and inspiring time here. In tennis, there are no "superstars" just Greats who are Above and Beyond. Most of all, tennis is mostly boring without you. I am so glad that you took our talent and love of the game and really really made yourself great, while dragging the rest of the team behind you. Some have caught up some, but only for a time. You can fly consistently once you start!
Hey Roger, time to an epic undefeated run of 57 games and 8 titles please win all from now until the end of the year, you had been great returning, just a little more kick and precision on your serve and the tennis world will be completely owned by you again. always cheering no matter what.
Roger! suerte en el cesped, y que ganes Halle, Wimbledon y ademas los juegos Olimpicos. Ojala que vuelvas a ser el numero 1 y te lleves los 17 grand slams.
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Hope to see you in Ecuador soon!
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GAINESVILLE - Former Florida coach Urban Meyer has plenty of rooting interests in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16. He coached at Florida, coaches at Ohio State and his daughter Gigi is a setter for the Florida Gulf Coast volleyball team.
Gigi said recently that her father is rooting for FGCU this weekend, but Meyer told The Sun this weekend that he'll be pulling for Billy Donovan's Florida team.
"Always a Gator," Meyer said. "Billy's my friend. That was Camelot the year I went to Indianapolis (2006) and they won it."
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This year's dry and relatively warm November days provide perfect conditions for brush fires in Washington County.
There have been at least five brush fires that required response from local fire departments so far this season, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
"We've had four or five in our district-nothing real major. The biggest was probably around 10 acres," said Ron Warren, chief of the Little Muskingum Volunteer Fire Department.
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Chief Mark Wile, with the Warren Volunteer Fire Department, checks gauges and controls on the department's 2-year-old brush truck. The vehicle can haul 200 gallons of water to fight brush fires.
SAM SHAWVER The Marietta Times
He said most brush fires-also called wildfires by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources-are started by someone burning trash or leaves.
"People need to keep a close watch when burning outdoors, because once it starts a brush fire can spread really quick," Warren said. "When burning trash they should put a screen over the top of the burn barrel to keep ashes from flying into the air and possibly causing a fire."
The Ohio DNR reports an average of 1,000 wildfires destroy between 4,000 and 6,000 acres of Ohio grassland and forest land every year. And there are an estimated 15,000 wildfire and other natural fuel fires (grass, leaves, trees, vegetation) statewide in a typical year.
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Tips to help
prevent wildfires
If you burn leaves and debris, consider composting instead.
Make sure recreational fires are made in a fire-safe pit or container and completely extinguished before leaving.
Before lighting any outdoor fire, check for local restrictions and permit requirements.
Avoid lighting fires when high winds, high temperatures and low humidities are present or predicted.
Do not dispose of ashes until they are cold to the touch.
Store gasoline, oily rags and other flammable materials in approved safety cans. Keep those safety cans in a fire-resistant metal or brick building or your garage.
Are there any branches close to power lines on your property? Ask the power company to clear them.
Source: www.dnr.state.oh.us -Tips provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Firewise Program
During Ohio's wildfire seasons-March, April and May in the spring, and October and November during the fall-open burning is prohibited between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in unincorporated areas throughout the state.
"Normally after 6 p.m. the winds have died down and there's dew on the grass, so there's less chance of a fire," Warren explained.
He said manpower can be a problem during brush fires, especially those that occur during daytime hours when most volunteer firefighters are at work.
"A small fire may require four or five firefighters, but several fire companies may have to be called out on larger brush fires," Warren said.
Greg Fisher with the Barlow VFD added that brush fires are also time-consuming for local fire companies.
"We had a fire a couple of weeks ago that took an hour-and-a-half to bring under control. But the overhaul (checking for burning undergrowth and other hot spots) made it a five-hour fire," he said.
Fisher said people are surprised by how quickly a brush fire can spread out of control.
"Even after a rain, the ground underneath quickly dries up and leaves and grass can easily catch fire," he said.
But Fisher said the wetter the weather, the better for fire prevention.
"People don't like to hear it sometimes, but the best thing is to have a nice snowy winter that packs down vegetation and keeps it wet," he said.
During a normal year Fisher said Barlow VFD may respond to a couple of brush fires.
"But then in some years we've had eight to 12 in a month," he added.
Like Little Muskingum's VFD, Barlow also has to deal with limited manpower to fight brush fires.
"The state doesn't have many resources to offer, although we can call on them for a larger fire," Fisher said.
Both Warren and Fisher said brush fires can spread to homes or other buildings, causing far more costly damage.
But there are other hazards, too, like natural gas lines that often lie on or just below the ground surface in rural areas.
"We try to determine if there are any gas lines in the area when setting up a perimeter around a brush fire," Warren said. "It doesn't take long for a fire to melt through a plastic gas line and that can create a real problem."
Chief Mark Wile said the Warren Township Volunteer Fire Department recently had some first-hand experience with a burned gas line.
"A man was burning leaves in a ditch where a gas line ran underneath a roadway," he said. "Part of the line was exposed and the fire burned it in two."
Wile said the ruptured line looked like a blowtorch when the fire hit it.
"We were able to track the line to the gas well where we closed off the valve then contacted the well owner," he said.
Fighting a brush fire can be expensive, too, Wile said, noting the wear and tear on hoses and other equipment, as well as the use of a special foam fire suppressant by the department's brush truck.
He added that, unlike structure fires, a brush fire is a moving target that can spread into areas of a field or forest that may be inaccessible to vehicles. A spreading fire may also require redirection of personnel and equipment, which can cause delays in putting the blaze out.
Several million acres are burned annually across the United States due to wildfires, according to the Ohio DNR Web site.
In contrast to the human-caused fires of the Eastern U.S., many western wildfires are caused by lightning and often burn for extended periods of time, resulting in massive loss of natural resources and property.


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Creamy soups, savory sides, and even a pizza—butternut squash shines in these delicious fall recipes.
Butternut Squash Recipes
Of all the winter squashes, butternut squash is the easiest to work with; it has thin skin and can be easily peeled with a vegetable peeler. Its dense flesh and robust flavor work well in a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory. Here, find our top-rated recipes voted by Cooking Light fans.
This easy-to-make risotto is buttery, sweet, and creamy. While the pancetta makes it a savory meat-lovers' meal, momsdecoop also suggests making it vegetarian friendly, "This is a recipe I crave all the time and I don't have to feel guilty about it! I eliminated the pancetta and used veggie stock to serve this dish to vegetarians. They loved it."
View Recipe: Risotto with Butternut Squash, Pancetta, and Jack Cheese


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CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi golf team shot a third-round 310 to finish in 10th place at the Oregon State University Invitational this week at Trysting Tree Golf Course. The Islanders delivered a 921 (298-313-310) for the three-round event.
The top four players for the Islanders all finished within one stroke of each other, with senior Nikki Dunn (74-81-76), junior Lindsay Biehler (76-78-77) and freshman Vanessa Johnson (74-77-80) each shooting a 231. Junior Krista Fenniak (74-80-78) was just one stroke back with a 232, while senior Taylor Slagle (81-78-79) carded a 238.
"We were incredibly consistent across the board this week," head coach Carol Blackmar said, "and we really showcased our depth. This was a tough field and a tough course, and we battled for a solid finish. We certainly still have some work to do, but if we can make just a few slight improvements, we will be a strong team come conference championship time."
Pac-12 power Washington dominated the field, shooting a three-round 853 to finish 9-under, 25 strokes ahead of second-place Washington State. Gonzaga took third place with an 891 in the event.
Dunn showed strong consistency to start her third round, opening with five pars and a bogey (on the 12th) to start plus-1. She dropped back to even with a birdie three on the 16th, but a bogey on 18 sent her to the first 1-over. A bogey on 1 was followed by pars on three straight holes, then consecutive bogeys on 5 and 6 pushed her to plus-4 on the day. She birdied the par-3 7th to move to plus-3, but a bogey on the 8th left her with a 76 for the final round of the event.
Biehler, who had 13 pars in each of the first two rounds, had another round filled with pars, delivering 12 on the day. She hit an early rough patch with a bogey on 13 and a double on 14, but posted six pars and a bogey over the next seven holes to remain at 4-over. Bogeys on the 4th and 6th upped her score to plus-6 on the day, but she finished par-birdie-par on the 7th, 8th and 9th for a 77.
Fenniak parred the 10th to open her final 18 holes, but a double on 11 set her back to 2-over on the day. She then played even over the next eight holes, countering a bogey on the 17th with a birdie on the 14th. Four bogeys in a span of five holes set her back to plus-6 heading to the 7th before she closed with a trio of pars to card a 78 for the day.
After starting the round with a triple bogey on 10, Slagle settled in. She posted four bogeys and two birdies – going back-to-back on the 14th and 15th – over the next 11 holes to sit at 5-over heading to the third. She posted par on five of her last seven holes, but bogeys on the 5th and 8th left her with a 79 in the final round of the event.
After opening the third round with a bogey on the 10th, Johnson followed with three straight pars before coming back to even with a birdie on the 14th. She delivered a par and two bogeys to sit plus-2 after the 17th, then delivered par on 18 and 1 to remain 2-over. But the second began a string of six bogeys in eight holes, as she finished the final day with an 80.
The Islanders return to action on Oct. 1-2, when they will travel to Tulsa, Okla., for the ORU Shootout, hosted by new conference mate Oral Roberts. The teams will play 36 holes on Monday and 18 on Tuesday in the three-round event. For all the latest on Islanders Golf, be sure to follow the team on Facebook (IslandersGolf) and Twitter (@IslandersGolf).
T41. Vanessa Johnson (74-77-80—231)
T41. Nikki Dunn (74-81-76—231)
T41. Lindsay Biehler (76-78-77—231)
T48. Krista Fenniak (74-80-78—232)
T63. Taylor Slagle (81-78-79—238)


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Amalia Pica Catalogue
Category: Books, Colour, Design / Print,
Posted by: Ali
Posted: Feb 6th 2014
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This exhibition catalogue for Argentinian artist Amalia Pica is a real treat for those who love print. The book which was designed by Scott Reinhard and James Goggin is full of colour and some beautiful type! Scott has lots of other exciting projects over on his website.


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Good Ole Fashioned Dubs Match
Sunday September 16, 2012 @ Ames, IA.
Pretty simple setup:
$20 for a doubles team w/ $2 optional ace fund per team.
2 rounds of 18 at Stable Run (13th Street).
First round plays Long Tee to Long Basket or Gold to Gold.
Second Round plays Short Tee to Long Basket or Red to Gold.
All one division with 100% entry payout to approx top 40%...straight cash.
Limited to 20 teams (40 players).
Ties for placing will play-off sudden death.
Be at the course and ready with entries @ 9:30am so we can get throwing by 10.
This is a league/rec style match so no pre-reg or checks will be accepted, only cash (please no $50 or $100 bills if you can at all help it).
It is encouraged to bring a snack or small lunch as we will take about a 15 minute break from the last score turned in before starting the second round, we are not going to make this a whole day thing.
Lastly anyone who wants to play is welcome, make sure you find a partner We want everyone to have a good time in a competitive environment doing the thing we love to do, throwing plastic, and maybe it can become a regular thing in the near future for a fun, quick weekend event.
Questions, shoot me a pm or call the mobile (Garrett Miller 319-213-1007).


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We have to do what's best for the veterans, plain and simple.
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Lawmakers have promised that the health-care bill won't affect VA and military health services. How do you feel about it now?
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It was pretty obvious during the campaign for President that neither Obama or his wife particularly liked or respected America or the American flag.
Now what will happen with the big future hit on MEDICARE that he promised, and how will that affect the huge number of elderly, retired Legionnaires?
It doesn't look good. It's time for a big hit on OBAMACARE and get those who voted for it out!
We did not serve proudly to see America turn socialist! These are the United States of America - not the socialist states of america!!!
Our government is slowly turning to socialism, and health care is just the latest. We own banks and auto mfg!
This must be stopped and the only way is to use your right to vote and get rid of those members of congress who are in favor of the new socialist agenda.
It disgusts me to see this America-hater now using the military! But it disgusts me even more to see military members gushing over obama while he is working to steal our FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE!
My Husband is also a Vet, and a very SICK Vet, Agent Orange has affeted his health,I THANK GOD for the care he gets from the Wilks Barre V.A. He has WONDERFUL Dr. there who care and don't let any stone go un-turned!
I am so happy that he gets the care we need otherwise my husband would be Dead!!!
He is 100% disabled and he gets FREE HEALTH CARE,if we didn't we would be in the POOR HOUSE if we had to pay for his hEALTH CARE.
I only hope Mr. Obama and congress doesn't take away what our VET'S NEED!!!!
The "veterans" link on th Prsident's website says it all. Promises to start taking care of veterns who have been overlooked for so many years. Planet wide committment vis TV and other media.when campaigning and after election. Are veterans oversights for prepaying some of the of this legislation? Are Wall Street,Automobile conpaniesd,financial institutions the only desrving segments of redemption?
CBS 60 MINUTES TV show featured only a small tip of the iceberg of veterns' problems, not particularly flattering for the citizenry to watch and hear.
I started to feel cut back from VA social dept VA hospital, NYC. Head honcho advised "take it up with Congress". Have aide 12 hours per week.(4hrs, 8hrs).
Previously only required phone call to VA for few hours extension visiting VA hosp. Called it "overtime" and that was longer granted under "new rules" Indication of cost savings.Use walker, blood thinner, tendency to fall,life threatening. Accident waiting to happen. Winging it alone return from VA hosp. visit, fell exiting vehicle. Went to emergency room, examined, tested there, kept for 4 days+ after discovering bleeding on brain. All this BEFORE new health program passed. Imagine what is next. Sen Schuman and Rep. Maloney,Secy Schneski, Pres. O'Bama, all contacted before and after accident. Only reponses" "Thank you for your e/mail" Event happened Feb 23, 2 brain scans and X-Ray. On March 26, 1 more brain scan. I probably will make it, I hope. 87 years old, volunteered US Airforce age 19,over 25M hours. Late wife also AF vet.
The Democrats, under the leadership of Obomba, have pissed all over your boots, all the while telling you that it is raining.
Corrupt - disingenuious liberal bastards. Vote them out in 2010 and big time in 2012 - Time to take this country back from the socialist leftist bums that they are.
Divide and conqueror. So many pointing fingers at others, hurling insults etc., FACT: What happens in the future affects ALL (except Congress and the W.H.). REMEMBER, WHAT IS TAKING PLACE NOW COULD NOT HAVE BE DONE WITHOUT SO MANY FALLING FOR THE VERY OLD CAMPAIGN SLOGAN "VOTE FOR ME, I WILL FIX EVERYTHING AND IT WILL COST YOU ALMOST NOTHING". UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - now is the time to stand for that more than ever.
If you beleive anything that Obama says, I have a nice section of ocean front property in Wyoming I would like to sell you. These people must be stopped!
Did we serve to see our country destroyed by these liberals?
If you believe what the "Lawmakers" have promised, then I got some land in Florida that I am sure you also will want to buy....Trust me, you will like it...
President Obama's Health Care Bill is admittedly not Perfect, especially against Social Darwinist Opposition: the Republicans
know what is better: Republican President Richard Nixon's Republican Health Care Bill! Let them pass that Bill: Democrats will help them! What would be Perfect would be Universal Medicaid/Medicare! Medicaid/Medicare is the most efficient of All Government Payee Health Care Systems World Wide!
What's Social Darwinism? A Neo-Platonist Ideology of John C. Calhoun: stating Blacks were Neo-Platonist Emmanuel Kant's Radical Evil! General William Tecumseh Sherman killed 99% of Calhoun-Kant's 300 Thousand Southern Followers! Calhoun-Kant's Northern Followers feared General Sherman or someone might come for them; So they felt a need to disguise their doctrine, expanding it to all Non-Rich as Calhoun-Kant's Radical Evil, renaming it Social Darwinism, with no known connection to scientific Darwinism!
I am so glad that you have such a profound but extremely narrow minded concept. Your idea of Universal Medicaid/Medicare, will only work if we pay a tax like the Europene countries with social medicine. They have to pay as much as 48% of there income to have this wonderful system. Have you looked at the Canadian medical system and that sure the medicine is less expensive but why are they coming to the US to see the doctors. For the Baby Boomers (VETERNS) this system will become the same as the VA Deny-Deny-until-they-die.
When will Veterans and all Americans realize that this O-Bama-care legislation is the start of SOCIALISM, and in the process will bankrupt America, and that is
predicted by almost all economist. Veterans, it is not about us, it is about our children and grand-
children. Don't you realize that this legislation is going to bankrupt America? The consequences of this legislation is frightening. We (veterans) will survive, but our children and grandchildren face an extremely dim future. Democrats are looking out for you & I, but that is now. Please look ahead - it is not
a solvent dollar plan! GOD BLESS AMERICA.
Do you people even know what Socialism means? Seriously find a definition before you go throwing a word around. Are the doctors, nurses and hospitals suddenly going to owned by the government? If you want to see an example of socialzied medicine look no farther then the VA, where the gov't hires and runs the system. So if you use VA medical, run away IT'S SOCIALISM!!!
Not all vetrans have access to the VA for treatment. I know that thtere are many old vets who depend on Medicare to survive. The New plans took 500 Billion Dollars out of Medicare to pay for giving Insurance to approximately 40 Million people. That takes 500 Billion Dollars worth of Medical Care away from Seniors. This could amount to a death penalty to many who will no longer receive the care they need. As the Medicare money runs out Doctors will not be able to treat the patients for free. Therefore they will go without treatment. I will be 80 years old in a few weeks and I am in excellent health for my age but I fear that if I should develop a health problem that needed Medicare will not be available.
I find it hard to believe that so many of my fellow vets view the passage of healthcare with such a negative vein, but then I know that most of the guys and gals at my post are republican. I feel that healthcare has been a long time coming and am glad it was passed. I feel it can be nothing but a positive for us as veterans. Once it gets going and the general population see the benefits, I feel there will be more for us veterans. The general public and those who served our country will have the best healthcare possible. At least that is my hope and dream.
OUR Grandkids and Great Grandkids can't afford this absolute healthcare debacle! Healthcare for those who need it, don't touch what we have already that is working. Just like our (USA) debt bill of over 16 Trillion USD, sir this has nothing to do with a party affiliations the dc CESSPOOL and all the BOTTOM DWELLERS to include K Street need to be eliminated RIGHT NOW but we can in 2014 and 2016.
When I entered the service in the 70's we were told that we would have free health care life if we retired! Boy that didn't happen, so anything can change! My feeling is to take what you have now, try to plan if thing changes down the road.
We receive our rights from god not government. The progressive liberals in congress and the White House are hell bent on destroying the greatest country the world has known. They would love see Europeon Socialism and will stop at nothing less.
Please remember that a government that will give you everything you want will eventually take every thing you've got.
I will cast my vote for anyone who will uphold the constitution and restore fiscal responsibility.
YOU SIR GET IT! Thank You and just maybe 90% of the legion will get it and vote all the BOTTOM DWELLERS IN the dc CESSPOOL OUT come 2014 and 2016. Maybe the leadership of our Legion will set up a MILLION VET MARCH on the CESSPOOL come this summer and have a good weekend and picket the whitehouse, senate, and the house especially if they were all at work!
There is no provision for care givers. Just for for veterans not dependents, I guess they crawl away and die limited to $800 a month. That is the Republican and McCain way.
I am a totally 100% disabled veteran. I have been recieving my health care, medications,and dental at the VA in Denver at no cost. I signed up for medicare part A but did not sign up for part B. How will that affect my healthcare at this point?
This bill is a declaration of war on the health insurance industry and will put an end to them. To replace them, we will get inefficient bureaucrats that will not provide insurance, they will essentially rule our health care, the doctors, nurses, hospitals, all will be government (union) workers that get paid to do less with more the same as the Post Office, Medicare, Social Security, and every wasteful government bureaucracy that exists.
This is the beginning of the end of America as we used to know it. Independence will be replaced by total dependence; rugged individualism replaced by "sit down and shut up" we have already witnessed; capitalism with Obama's Marxism (stop drinking koolaid and read the truth about him); and if you don't think this will happen, read the book Philip Dru written by the chief advisor to Woodrow Wilson, the beginnings of the progressive movement. Your medical bills are your responsibility, not mine.
Too many years and President's have worried about Wall Street and not about Main Street. Now the tides have turned and IT'S ABOUT TIME!


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Early Pregnancy Symptoms FAQs
Reviewed by Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Take the Early Pregnancy Symptoms Quiz First! Before reading this FAQ, challenge yourself and
Test your Knowledge!
Q:What is often the first sign of pregnancy?
A:A missed menstrual period. Missed menstrual period is most often the first sign of pregnancy. Sometimes a woman who is pregnant may still experience some bleeding or spotting around the time of the expected period. When it occurs, this is so called "implantation bleeding."
Q:Nausea and vomiting or "morning sickness" may be due to elevations in levels of what?
A:Estrogens. Elevations in estrogen that occur early in pregnancy are thought to slow the emptying of the stomach and may be related to the development of nausea.
Q:Abdominal enlargement or bloating in the early stages of pregnancy are due to weight gain. True or False?
A:False. Some women may experience feelings of abdominal enlargement or bloating, but there is usually only a small amount of weight gain in the first trimester of pregnancy. In this early stage of pregnancy, a weight gain of about one pound per month is typical.
Q:In the early stages of pregnancy a woman may urinate frequently, and may leak urine with a cough, sneeze, or laugh. True or False?
A:True. A woman in the early stages of pregnancy may feel she has to urinate frequently, especially at nighttime, and she may leak urine with a cough, sneeze, or laugh. The increased desire to urinate may have both physical and hormonal causes. Once the embryo has implanted in the uterus, it begins to produce the hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is believed to stimulate frequent urination.
Q:Fatigue and tiredness, symptoms of pregnancy are believed to be related to the rising levels of what substance?
A:Progesterone. Fatigue and tiredness are symptoms experienced by many women in the early stages of pregnancy. The cause of this fatigue has not been fully determined, but it is believed to be related to rising levels of the hormone progesterone.
Q:Elevated basal body temperature beyond the time of the expected menstrual period is another sign of early pregnancy. True or False?
A:True. A persistently elevated basal body temperature (the oral temperature measured first thing in the morning, before arising from bed) is another characteristic sign of early pregnancy. Persistence of the elevated basal body temperature beyond the time of the expected menstrual period is another sign of early pregnancy.
Q:The "mask of pregnancy" is also referred to as what?
A:Melasma. Some women may develop melasma, a so-called "mask of pregnancy" in the first trimester. The "mask" refers to a darkening of the skin on the forehead, bridge of the nose, upper lip, or cheeks. The darkened skin is typically present on both sides of the face. Doctors refer to this condition as melasma or chloasma, and it is more common in darker-skinned women than those with lighter skin.
Q:The café au lait line occurs during pregnancy and descends from the middle of the abdomen to the pubic area. True or False?
A:False. Women may notice a dark line going down from the middle of the central abdomen area to the pubic area (known as the linea nigra, not the café au lait line). The linea nigra typically disappears in the months following delivery of the baby.
Q:When do feelings of breast swelling, tenderness, or pain can begin in some women?
A:Two weeks after conception. Feelings of breast swelling, tenderness, or pain are also commonly associated with early pregnancy. These symptoms are sometimes similar to the sensations in the breasts in the days before an expected menstrual period. Women may also describe a feeling of heaviness or fullness in the breasts. These symptoms can begin in some women as early as one to two weeks after conception.
Q:The following has been found to be the most accurate HPT on the first day of a missed period?
A:First Response® Early Result Pregnancy Test. In a 2004 study, researchers tested the accuracy of 18 HPTs sold in retail stores. They found that only one brand consistently detected the low levels of hCG usually present on the first day of the missed period. This was the First Response® Early Result Pregnancy Test. The other tests missed up to 85% of pregnancies on the first day of the missed period. Most tests accurately confirmed pregnancies one week after the missed period.
Q:A pink, gray, or white material discharge from the vagina that does not look like a blood clot is normal in pregnancy. True or False?
A:False. Passing pink, gray, or white material from the vagina that does not look like a blood clot could be a sign of a serious condition. The woman who is pregnant should take the material to the hospital.
Q:What are common symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?
A:Abdominal pain, weakness, and dizziness are symptoms of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, which can occur 6 to 8 weeks after the last normal menstrual period, but may occur later during the pregnancy. Medical attention should be sought should a woman feels she is pregnant and experiencing these symptoms.
Q:Darkening of the areola occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy. True or False?
A:True. Women may notice a deepening of the color of the area surrounding the nipple, called the areola. Some degree of darkening of the areola persists after pregnancy in many women.
Q:Fetal movement may typically be perceived after how many weeks for new mothers?
A:20 weeks. Fetal movement may be perceived after 20 weeks for new mothers.
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Asheville teacher's assistant charged with indecent liberties
Published: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 5:31 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 5:31 p.m.
ASHEVILLE - The Asheville Police Department arrested and charged a teacher's assistant Tuesday with two counts of indecent liberties with a child.
Davonte Jackson, 25, of Asheville, teaches at Ira B. Jones elementary, the APD said in a news release.
The separate incidents were reported to have occurred in November of 2012 and this past week, according to the release. Jackson was being processed at the Buncombe County Detention Facility as of 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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USB Overdrive
The USB Overdrive X is a device driver for Mac OS X (Jaguar, Panther and Tiger) that handles any USB mouse, trackball, joystick and gamepad from any manufacturer and lets you configure them either globally or on a per-application basis.
It reads all kinds of wheels, buttons, switches and controls and supports scrolling, keyboard emulation, launching and all the usual stuff like clicking, control-clicking and so forth. The USB Overdrive can easily handle several USB devices at once.
Required OS: 10.4
Tags: utility , system , joystick , gamepad , keyboard , driver , usb , bluetooth , trackball , mouse
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USB Overdrive 3.0 is out. Snow Leopard support. w00t!
Basically works like a charm.
But I'm experiencing problems while using it in conjunction with "Locker" (the neat little widget to lock your Mac with a simple double-click). Whenever I unlock my MacBook, the mouse pointer goes crazy and is twice as fast as intended.
Any tips or solutions for this?
USB Overdrive can accelerate the Mighty Mouse, just like SteerMouse.
Keyboard emulation!
Under Windows, there's an app called "JoyToKey" to emulate a gamepad for legacy games who don't support it by default. I guess this does the same thing for your Mac. This is precious; without it, I'd have much less fun playing games that require quick reflexes on a stupid keyboard.
I'm a keyboard person but I have a Logitech MX310 and didn't want to waste the extra buttons. I decided to map various Expose and Dashboard functions using USB Overdrive, which makes more sense to me than hitting F9 - F12 since Expose and Dashboard are basically mouse-centric functions.
Tip: You can have something happen when you scroll your mousewheel while it is clicked, so even with a basic scroll mouse you have two actions available (clicked wheel up and clicked wheel down). No need for monster 10-button mice.