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I'm about 6 years old and walking through the neighborhood with my folks. Three blocks later, we're at our destination -- some stranger's garage.
That may have been my first voting experience.
And, because my parents made the elections -- specifically voting -- so important, I have never missed an opportunity to embrace that privilege.
I couldn't wait to turn 18 because it meant I was eligible to hit the polling place.
My first Super Tuesday was a big one, too -- a presidential year. (I voted for Jimmy Carter.) Since that first mark of that ballot, I have never skipped out on this opportunity.
This is from a gal who's not particularly fond of politics. I adore getting things done and loathe inefficiency, but from the outside, politics seems filled with jockeying, one-sided opinions and divisiveness.
This year seems particularly harsh in terms of my side-your side "discussions." I don't mind you standing up for your candidate. But why is tearing someone else down the way to do it?
Still, with pride and enthusiasm, I vote without fail.
Maybe you're one of those who think your vote doesn't really count.
Well, check this out.
Last June, a $59 million bond that would modernize the 58-year-old Antioch High was on the ballot. The measure needed a 55 percent vote to win.
Guess what? It lost by 31 votes. That's about the amount of kids in my daughter's classroom, the number of folks in my Thursday weightlifting class, and essentially your immediate neighborhood.
For those voting yes and backing that measure, it was gut-wrenching. I found it sad that something could lose by such a tight margin.
Some of that was apathy, for sure. Maybe a June election simply slipped their minds. Whatever the case, voting can't be an if-there's-time scenario.
This November, the district is giving it another go with Measure B.
If you're one of many pressed for time, consider the absentee ballot. It's so simple, so easy. The ballot comes to your home, giving you the opportunity to really read over the materials and cast your vote. Then pop it in the mail. Boom; responsibility and privilege all done.
Countless people worked incredibly hard and gave it their all to ensure we have the right to vote.
Hello, women's suffrage of 1920. Hey there, Voting Rights Act of 1965. And so much more.
If this reads as finger-wagging, it's not meant to be.
It's a reminder that we have this incredible right to vote, and we should never miss a chance to participate in that process.
The big election is Nov. 6, and deadline to register is Oct. 22. To register online, visit http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm.
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Tales of daring feats and brave acts filled the classrooms at Frisco Elementary Monday afternoon. The students leaned forward in their seats, hands raised, full of questions. The speakers were military veterans, and the event was Veterans Appreciation Day.
"This is a long-standing tradition at Frisco Elementary," said Jo-Anne Tyson, a parent volunteer who helped organize the event.
Planning for the Appreciation Day started at the beginning of the school year, and has been done for as long as anyone present could remember. Every year, the school invites local servicemen and women to come into classrooms to speak to the students about their time in the military.
"The kids are so excited," said Crystal Goossen, another volunteer parent, whose son Riley is in the second grade. "They love when these guys come in and talk to them. They tell stories."
Peder Hansen's fifth-grade class listened to Bernie Zurbriggen, who served in the U.S. Navy aboard an aircraft carrier from 1961-63. Zurbriggen shared his experience serving aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
The students gathered toward the front of the classroom, sitting in chairs and on the floor, looking at pictures of the carrier. They gasped in surprise at the height of the ship (28 stories tall), and the fact that it had eight nuclear reactors on board. When Zurbriggen told them the ship will eventually be broken up for scrap metal, they sighed in dismay.
After class, the veterans gathered for a catered lunch near the library. Groups of students walked past them on the way to the cafeteria, waving, high-fiving and calling them by name.
"I come here every year and tell them stories," said Stuart "Boots" Gordon, who served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Gordon tells the story of how his plane once went into a spiral, and then his first parachute didn't open.
"They get all worried," he said, laughing, about when the students hear his story. He finishes the story with his landing, safe yet barefoot, which earned him the nickname "Boots."
Following lunch, the entire school gathered for an assembly. Girl Scout Troop 2843 performed the flag ceremony. Both students and veterans joined in to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the national anthem.
Each veteran stood up and said a few words. Most thanked the school for having them, and told the students that they were the future. They reminded the students that there was much that they could do for their country, both inside and outside of the military, and that they should be very proud of the freedoms that the nation provides for them.
The school choir sang several patriotic songs, and the entire first grade stood up to sing another. One student stood up to read the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae, and John Clark played "Taps."
Having the veterans at the school offers the students a unique experience, Tyson said. "I think it gives them the realistic sense that all our personal freedoms came at a price."

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What I learned about justice from Dorothy Day
What kind of impact did influential Catholic reformer Dorothy Day have on those who knew her best? A friend and former colleague gives his personal perspective on the woman whom many consider the most important American Catholic of the 20th century.
Jim Forest began his association with Dorothy Day in 1961, when he moved to New York City to join the Catholic Worker community there. A recent convert to Catholicism, he had been discharged from the U.S. Navy as a conscientious objector.
Nearly 30 years earlier Day, together with Peter Maurin, began a Depression-era newspaper called The Catholic Worker. And from this early collaboration an entire movement was born—the Catholic Worker movement, which has become well known for its houses of hospitality for people in need and for its strong stance against injustice and violence.
Forest went on to become managing editor of The Catholic Worker newspaper, and it was his work on the paper that first put him in touch with Catholic monk Thomas Merton.
First of all, Dorothy Day taught me that justice begins on our knees. I have never known anyone, not even in monasteries, who was more of a praying person than Dorothy Day. When I think of her, I think of her first of all on her knees praying before the Blessed Sacrament. I think of those long lists of names she kept of people, living and dead, to pray for. I think of her at Mass, I think of her praying the rosary, I think of her going off for Confession each Saturday evening.
"We feed the hungry, yes," she said. "We try to shelter the homeless and give them clothes, but there is strong faith at work; we pray. If an outsider who comes to visit us doesn't pay attention to our prayings and what that means, then he'll miss the whole point."
If you find the life of Dorothy Day inspiring, if you want to understand what gave her direction and courage and strength to persevere, her deep attentiveness to others, consider her spiritual and sacramental life.
Second, Dorothy Day taught me that justice is not just a project for the government, do-good agencies, or radical movements designing a new social order in which all the world's problems will be solved. It's for you and me, here and now, right where we are.
Jesus did not say "Blessed are you who give contributions to charity" or "Blessed are you who are planning a just society." He said, "Welcome into the Kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world, for I was hungry and you fed me."
At the heart of what Dorothy did were the works of mercy. For her, these were not simply obligations the Lord imposed on his followers. As she said on one occasion to Robert Coles, "We are here to celebrate him through these works of mercy."
Third: the most radical thing we can do is to try to find the face of Christ in others, and not only those we find it easy to be with but those who make us nervous, frighten us, alarm us, or even terrify us. "Those who cannot see the face of Christ in the poor," she used to say, "are atheists indeed."
Dorothy was an orthodox Catholic. This means she believed that Christ has left himself with us both in the Eucharist and in those in need. "What you did to the least person, you did to me."
Her searching of faces for Christ's presence extended to those who were her "enemies." They were, she always tried to remember, victims of the very structures they were in charge of.
She sometimes recalled the advice she had been given by a fellow prisoner named Mary Ann, a prostitute, when she was in jail in Chicago in the early 1920s: "You must hold up your head high and give them no clue that you're afraid of them or ready to beg them for anything, any favors whatsoever. But you must see them for what they are—never forget that they're in jail too."
Fourth, I learned that beauty is not just for the affluent.
Tom Cornell tells the story of a donor coming into the Catholic Worker and giving Dorothy a diamond ring. Dorothy thanked her for it and put it in her pocket. Later a rather demented lady came in, one of the more irritating regulars at the house. Dorothy took the diamond ring out of her pocket and gave it to the woman.
Someone on the staff said to Dorothy, "Wouldn't it have been better if we took the ring to the diamond exchange, sold it, and paid that woman's rent for a year?"
Dorothy replied that the woman had her dignity and could do what she liked with the ring. She could sell it for rent money or take a trip to the Bahamas. Or she could enjoy wearing a diamond ring on her hand like the woman who gave it away. "Do you suppose," Dorothy asked, "that God created diamonds only for the rich?"
Fifth, Dorothy taught me that meekness does not mean being weak-kneed. There is a place for outrage as well as a place for very plain speech in religious life.
She once told someone who was counseling her to speak in a more polite, temperate way, "I hold more temper in one minute than you will hold in your entire life."
Or again her lightning-like comment, "Our problems stem from our acceptance of this filthy, rotten system."
Sixth, I learned from Dorothy to take the "little way." The phrase was one Dorothy borrowed from Saint Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower. Change starts not in the future but in the present, not in Washington or on Wall Street but where I stand.
Change begins not in the isolated dramatic gesture or the petition signed but in the ordinary actions of life, how I live minute to minute, what I do with my life, what I notice, what I respond to, the care and attention with which I listen, the way in which I respond.
As Dorothy once put it: "Paperwork, cleaning the house, dealing with the innumerable visitors who come all through the day, answering the phone, keeping patience and acting intelligently, which is to find some meaning in all that happens—these things, too, are the works of peace, and often seem like a very little way."
Or again: "What I want to bring out is how a pebble cast into a pond causes ripples that spread in all directions. Each one of our thoughts, words, and deeds is like that."
What she tried to practice was "Christ's technique," as she put it, which was not to seek out meetings with emperors and important officials but with "obscure people, a few fishermen and farm people, a few ailing and hard-pressed men and women."
Seventh, Dorothy taught me to love the church and at the same time to speak out honestly about its faults. She used to say that the net Saint Peter lowered when Christ made him a fisher of men caught "quite a few blowfish and not a few sharks."
Dorothy said many times that "the church is the cross on which Christ is crucified." When she saw the church taking the side of the rich and powerful, forgetting the weak, or saw bishops living in luxury while the poor are thrown the crumbs of "charity," she said she knew that Christ was being insulted and once again being sent to his death.
"The church doesn't only belong to the officials and bureaucrats," she said. "It belongs to all people, and especially its most humble men and women and children."
At the same time I learned from her not to focus on the human failings so obvious in every church, but rather to pay attention to what the church sets its sights on. We're not here to pass judgment on our fellow believers, whatever their role in the church, but to live the gospel as wholeheartedly as we can and make the best use we can of the sacraments and every other resource the church offers to us.
"I didn't become a Catholic in order to purify the church," Dorothy told Coles. "I knew someone, years ago, who kept telling me that if [the Catholic Workers] could purify the church, then she would convert. I thought she was teasing me when she first said that, but after a while I realized she meant what she kept saying.
"Finally, I told her I wasn't trying to reform the church or take sides on all the issues the church was involved in; I was trying to be a loyal servant of the church Jesus had founded.
"She thought I was being facetious. She reminded me that I had been critical of capitalism and America, so why not Catholicism and Rome?
"My answer was that I had no reason to criticize Catholicism as a religion or Rome as the place where the Vatican is located.... As for Catholics all over the world, including members of the church, they are no better than lots of their worst critics, and maybe some of us Catholics are worse than our worst critics."
Last but not least: I learned from Dorothy Day that I am here to follow Christ. Not the pope. Not the ecumenical patriarch. Not the president of the United States. Not even Dorothy Day or any other saint.
Christ has told us plainly about the Last Judgment, and it has nothing to do with belonging to the right church or being theologically correct. All the church can do is try to get us on the right track and keep us there. We will be judged not on membership cards but according to our readiness to let the mercy of God pass through us to others. "Love is the measure," Dorothy said again and again, quoting Saint John of the Cross.
Hers was a day-to-day way of the cross, and just as truly the way of the open door.
"It is the living from day to day," she said, "taking no thought for the morrow, seeing Christ in all who come to us, and trying literally to follow the gospel that resulted in this work."
This article originally appeared in the July August 1995 issue of Salt of the Earth magazine.
Jim Forest is the author of Love is the Measure, a biography of Dorothy Day, and coedited A Penny a Copy: Readings from the Catholic Worker. His most recent book is Praying With Icons (Orbis).


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In Their Own Words – A Little Secret
Ethan, I still love you …
Today was a pretty rough day for you, Ethan. It was for me, too.
It was hard for me to pick you up and carry you to the van with the other kids. I know it's not what you wanted, but I didn't want you to hurt yourself or someone else during the behavior you started to have.
I know there are times you don't understand why things happen as they do. You don't understand yet, because you're only six! I hope that one day you'll realize that the choices I have to make are to help you as you grow up.
When I see you scrunch your nose and raise your small fist, I can see you want to communicate with me, but simply aren't sure how to do it. I try hard to keep you calm and ask what's upsetting you, but sometimes that doesn't work either. I hope you know I'm trying my best to be the mom you need. I'm pretty sure you see it, too. Your hugs and kisses tell me so. When I mess up, you even tell me it's okay, and I can try again! I love when you tell me its okay to mess up, because I'm not perfect either. Sometimes I get frustrated, too, and say or do things I shouldn't. That's why I always come back and tell you I'm sorry when I mess up. I know you're a very forgiving boy and that you'll still love me too. When you tell me it's okay, it makes my heart smile, because I see what a great and wonderful boy you're growing up to be!
In the van, you screamed so many terrible things that you think about yourself. It made me sad to hear it. I wanted to cry when I heard you screaming such horrible things about yourself. It really hurt to hear how upset you were in school, and that you scratched your face so much. I wish I could have been there to talk with you, and make everything okay again.
I guess this is a part of life where you have to try finding new ways to handle a situation you don't like. I don't like hearing that you were hurting yourself again. I think you're so special, Ethan!
You're so smart, loving, caring, and everyone tells me how much they love you, too. You're such an amazing little boy, even if you don't see it yet. I see it, and I believe in you!
You said you hate yourself, even called yourself stupid and dumb. Ethan, I wish you could see yourself through my eyes. I love you during the good times, and even more during not so good times. I love you even when you call me names, and I still love you when you're hitting me. I love you when you're punching and kicking me, and I still love you when you try to bite me. I even love you when you scream that you hate me and then spit all over my face. I love you because God gave you to me. He knew that you were perfect for me before you were ever born. You have taught me to be patient, to listen closely, stay calm, and pray for direction when I can't do it on my own. You taught me that I am a strong woman who can love more and more each day. You also taught me how to laugh and laugh, even on days I feel sad or grumpy. Your little laugh is contagious, and your eyes glimmer like the sunshine on a calm lake. You taught me not to take things for granted, like a hug, or kiss on the cheek, or our good night routine full of giggles. I want to thank you for teaching me so much Ethan. Without you in my life, I wouldn't be the mom that Cheyanne, you and Isaac need. You don't know it yet, but you're teaching me more than I'm teaching you!
I think you're one of the most amazing little boys a mother could ever have! I know there are times when you get frustrated and upset. I would too, if I had to deal with the same challenges you face every day. Life is hard enough without all the extra obstacles put in your way. It's hard for grown ups, and we don't have as many challenges as you do. You have been doing so great handling all the changes in your life. I know they're not easy to deal with either. This is another reason you're such an amazing young boy!
I want you to know a little secret, Ethan – there is nothing in this world that you can do or say to me, that will ever make me love you less. Nothing!
When you're upset or feel less than great about yourself, I'm still here to hold you in my arms, and tell you just how special you really are. That's one of the best parts of being a mom! You can tell me all your secrets, and they'll be safe with me. I won't ever love you less, but I can PROMISE that I will ALWAYS LOVE YOU MORE!
Ethan, having Asperger Syndrome doesn't define who you are as a person in this world; no, not at all. It is you that defines who you are as a person. It is you who defines how amazing a person with Asperger Syndrome can be!
You are my son, and I love you more than life!
When others try to make you feel bad about yourself, and there will be some who try, you remind them that you're a child of God! Remind them that in His eyes and mom's, you are wonderful! You need to remind yourself of this, too, when you feel upset. The more you remember these things I tell you, the less people will be able to hurt you with mean words.
I can't wait to see what an amazing man you will become. It makes my heart fill with joy, and my tummy feel like there are butterflies in it! I'm so proud to call you my son, Ethan. I'm so thankful God chose me to be your mom, because no one else could love you as much as me!
"I'll love you always and forever!" has taken on a whole new meaning in my heart because of you. I am blessed to say, "God gave you to me!" I love you!
This "In Their Own Words" essay was written by Jolene, the mother of a son who has autism.
"In Their Own Words" is a series within the Autism Speaks blog which shares the voices of people who have autism, as well as their loved ones. If you have a story you wish to share about your personal experience with autism, please send it to email@example.com. Autism Speaks reserves the right to edit contributions for space, style and content. Because of the volume of submissions, not all can be published on the site.
June 24, 2010 at 11:27 am
OMG, I'm crying so hard that I'm going to have to re-read a lot of this again. Ethan reminds me so much of my Ryan. I love him so much that, at times, it hurts physically to see him go through some of the things he struggles with.
June 24, 2010 at 12:37 pm
This essay is so wonderful and brings a lump to my throat. It really puts forth what I, as I am sure others experience and feel often. It breaks my heart when I hear my daughter has had another meltdown at school and bites herself and screams, etc, and when she does that at home and we have to wait for it to pass. It is heartwrenching and I am sure we all go why us? But at the end of the day I still love my daughter for the person she is.
June 24, 2010 at 12:43 pm
My son James is an amazing person. As parents we want to protect our kids no matter what. As parents of AS kids, it's the no matter what. I cry everyday, I feel proud everyday, I worry everyday, I love him more and more everyday! Kristine, you are right, it does hurt, alot! Thank you all for sharing your stories. Reading them has helped me so much. We are all just pieces of a puzzle! James is the piece that completes me!
June 24, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I'm crying too. This speaks to all mothers- Absolutely beautiful.
June 24, 2010 at 1:26 pm
thank you for sharing this , it helps me also to see the not so differences in my . grandson than other kids. i like you get upset when hunter tells me the same things, yes it hurts but then he comes over says i m sorry with those big old beautiful and i remind myself that he is a special angel sent from god ..
June 24, 2010 at 3:07 pm
i'm crying, as well. i'm a mother of twins with autism and 1 son with asperger's. just this morning i had a situation similar to this with one of the twins.it's hard to know what to tell them, at times. i try to talk to them as i would my other children. one of the twins doesn't talk(they are 11). my other twin asks if he doesn't understand. i try for the words. he gets so frustrated. i get frustrated inside and try to hide my tears. no matter what- we always say "i love you". he didn't understand why he had to do something for therapy. he was so angry.he said many things about me and himself. aftewards he gave me kisses and said he was sorry and would try for mom.when i was younger, doctors told me i would never have children. i've been blessed with 5. (2-autistic, 1-asperger's,1-arnold's chiari I malformation, 1-typical) i would be lost without all of them. of course, i wish they didn't have these afflictions, but that's who they are. THEY ARE WHOM I LOVE MOST IN THIS WORLD. no matter what! i could've written every word that Jolene wrote. it's nice to know we all share in these moments. it's a little sad though, too. juliane
June 24, 2010 at 4:53 pm
I started crying after the first few lines. I'm going to have to calm myself and then re-read this. I've been there too. I have two boys that I love more than anything in this world. My son with autism (PDD-NOS) is now 13, but we still have those heartbreaking moments daily. What you put into words was beautiful.
June 24, 2010 at 10:55 pm
This is beautifully done – my son is Asperger's, but milder that what you describe, right now. I tell him all the time that God picked me to have him, and I believe that with all my heart. I think he is perfect – just perfect – and I wouldn't trade him for anything. Thanks for sharing.
June 25, 2010 at 1:33 am
Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful note to your son.
Our story is very much the same. Our son has AS and we experience much of what you wrote. I feel the exact same way about him. I always tell him–I love you forever, always and no matter what. You have put into words many of the feeling I have–Thank you!
June 25, 2010 at 12:40 pm
OMG, I just want to hug you both! Beautiful essay.
June 26, 2010 at 1:05 am
this is so beautifull… That's exactly how I feel about David, my 17 year old son with autism. Ethan is a very lucky boy, to have a mother like you.- I'm sending this to all my friends….is just beautifull….Thank you
June 26, 2010 at 1:40 am
Oh, a waterfall of tears! But, I needed this, oh how I needed this. And right after we had a "bad day" and our son headbutted Dad in the nose. It actually looked broken. This is why I subscribe. To read, see, feel, smile, laugh, AND cry. To know we're NOT alone. BIG Hugs from our family to yours. :)
June 28, 2010 at 7:35 am
God Bless you both. I think you spoke for us all. My son has PDD-NOS and so much of what you said to your Ethan is what I want to say to my Nathan. God has given us these special kids for a reason and our lives are better for it.
June 29, 2010 at 11:46 am
All I can say is "been there and still doing that". My son is 17, totally non-verbal with autism. I could write a book on my experiences and you sum it all up in an essay. Kudos and a million stars!!!!
Yes, we are mothers but we are Warriors too. We fight this autism battle every waking moment (and even when sleeping). But at the end of the day, we still love our child even more.
God Bless.
August 30, 2010 at 12:53 pm
This touched me so much! My son is 7 and I am just now finding out about Asperger's and finally realizing that there is explanation for his behaviors. I have dealt with his behavior on my own all these years and have experienced all your emotions. I will read and read this letter when the frustration of this syndrome gets the best of me and my patience is thin. I am so proud of my son! They can teach us how to have patience. It is comforting to know that others experience the same situation. Thank you so much for your letter and your son!


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LIVERMORE -- Being admitted to the United States Naval Academy is a rare event -- the prestigious military school in Annapolis, Maryland accepts only a fraction of its thousands of top-shelf candidates.
That didn't faze Ashley and Jessica Lois, identical twin sisters in the midst of their senior year at Livermore High School. They both applied and were nominated to the academy, and in June -- despite long odds -- will together become part of Annapolis' class of 2017.
And they won't be the only Lois siblings on campus -- brother Kevin Lois is a member of the class of 2015.
Having three children at Annapolis simultaneously would give oddsmakers a migraine, but is more understandable when you get to know the Lois siblings.
"I'm not surprised at all," said their mother, Colleen Lois. "They all thrive on structure, discipline and overachieving. This is a perfect fit for all three of them."
The family's naval course began as Kevin began to look at colleges as a sophomore at Livermore High. As a good student and athlete, he had many options.
"We were looking at different schools, all the big names," said his father, John Lois, an acting lieutenant in internal affairs for the Oakland police. "Back in the day, I was a candidate for the Air Force Academy, and backed out at the last minute. At 17 I was too scared to make that decision on my own, and it was always in the back of my mind: 'What opportunities did I miss?' I wanted to expose him to it."
After researching Annapolis and attending a summer seminar to introduce potential students to the academy's demanding lifestyle, Kevin opted to apply. He was accepted, and now studies mechanical engineering.
His high-achieving, athletic sisters both were impressed.
"His stories, talking about the camaraderie, the teamwork -- it really interested me and I started doing my research." said Ashley.
"We wanted to find a college that fit our lifestyle," said Jessica. "We're all about discipline, structure and organization ... we were always taught how to manage our time."
"At first I took their interest with a grain of salt," John Lois said. "But they attended the summer seminar and excelled ... They came home from that and said, 'Dad, this is what we want to do and we're not applying anywhere else.'"
A mountain of application paperwork followed, along with a family heart-to-heart.
"We had to talk about what happens if one gets in and the other doesn't," John Lois said. "I didn't think both would get in, because of the numbers applying."
Each year, only about 1,300 plebes (first-year students) enter the academy.
Their nearly identical applications resulted in both being offered spots in the class of 2017, a rare occurrence.
"We're looking for well-qualified students who meet the academic requirements, display leadership skills and meet the physical and medical qualifications ... Obviously the twins excelled on all these qualifications." said Lt. Mikaela Rodkin, an Annapolis admissions counselor.
It is not unheard of to have multiple siblings attend the academy at once -- including triplets who attend now -- but academy officials say it is very rare.
"Our plan was that if one of us got in and the other one didn't, we weren't going to turn down the appointment," Ashley said.
"We knew we had the same credentials," Jessica added. "And we want the best for each other."
"I was shocked when both got in," John Lois said. "Not because I didn't think they qualified, but because the academy thought highly enough of them to offer two spots from this area.
"The dean of admissions asked for a meeting," he said. "He wanted to make sure they were coming for the right reasons. He said it was so rare in terms of them being so identical in everything, that it was a decision to either take both of them or neither of them."
A few relatives expressed concern over the girls attending Annapolis, where approximately 20 percent of students are female, but the sisters are embracing the substantial challenge and trying to prepare for "Plebe Summer," a not-so-gentle introduction to four years of rigorous academic and physical demands.
Both expect to major in some form of engineering. Jessica hopes to pursue aviation. Ashley also is interested in aviation, but is keeping her options open. At graduation, as either ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps, each must do at least five years military service.
"I know I have a career, and I know I'm set," Ashley said. "To me, I'm serving my country and being the leader I know I can be and that I want to be."
Both are happy to join Kevin at Annapolis, although the twins likely will be in separate companies, and probably won't see their brother much, at least at first.
"He's very excited," Jessica said. "He's always watched over his little sisters. (But) he knows we're mentally tough and physically competitive."
Their parents are accustomed to their kids' competitive tendencies.
"It's just kind of their natures," said John Lois. "Our philosophy in our household is that whatever you do, you do it at 100 percent. There are no shortcuts in life, and we don't do anything that we don't give our full attention to."
Mom Colleen is also on board.
"I was concerned until I educated myself about it," she said. "As long as they're happy and doing what they want to do, I'm happy."


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Got Angry Birds in your enterprise?
By Kem Butller-Oracle on Oct 03, 2011
By Dawn Baker, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne VP Development
The recent announcement of support for EnterpriseOne on an iPad probably triggered some on-going debates about the role of tablets in your business. Beyond Angry Birds, Facebook, and email…do they really have a place in an enterprise systems environment?
For those in IT over the past several years, the invasion of the tablet has been a bit of a love-hate relationship at times. We accepted laptops as the next generation PC, acquiesced on the infusion of smart phones into our world (cause "you gotta have a phone anyway"), but then were overrun with users' demands for tablets, in some cases before we could catch our breath long enough to figure out why we needed them. Does this still feel like a solution looking for a problem to solve?
Maybe we were closer than we all thought back in 1994 when the prototype tablet newspaper was showcased. Fast forward to 2011 and many still agree that the tablet is probably closer to a replacement for paper than PC's. For those of us (now converted) paper-holics, that's a reluctant acknowledgement….but swapping a legal pad for an iPad seems to be short-selling its value too…what about all those unique design points, multi-media, and computing capabilities?
In reality, tablets are simply a new class of device; "tethering" them to existing technology options is not necessarily helping tablets find their optimized role in an enterprise systems world. By capitalizing on their unique capabilities, we can find ways to create new access points for existing systems, or brand-new synergies between business and technology.
Let's start with the paper vs. PC debate. No question that tablets are great for consuming information. It's no wonder that some industries have snapped up these new devices and transformed their paper intensive businesses. Your cue…look for those "paper bombs" on clipboards; find places you can bring information to the point of process, electronically. And while you're at it, optimize on the multi-media capabilities that no legal pad can match…you've got web, video, and a camera available at the source of the business transaction.
But while the content-consuming vs. content-creating debate rages on, few users will be content to remain passive readers only. These devices will beguile even the most technology-resistant with their siren song of features:
· The simple, natural interface seems approachable even to the most computer-resistant…the next operating system upgrade for iPad even cuts the dependency on a PC to manage the device.
· Long battery life and instant-on wins over the casual user who needs occasional access to information.
· And for those who don't live behind a desk, the size promotes better interaction and opens up computing to places in the business where a PC was not practical.
Your cue …look for new access points into your systems where PC's could not previously go, that need simple interfaces for casual intermittent users who will warm up to a device that looks like a clipboard (sans the pen on a string).
Not that you need reminders, but yes, the challenges are real – security, connectivity, support, management, etc. But technology tends to drive change to meet new challenges and will continue to attack these obstacles with solutions as the tablet world matures….more on that in a future post.
I'm not trying sell a bunch of iPads here (or promote any more addiction to shooting birds at pigs)…but whether you're leading the charge or forced kicking and screaming into the tablet-mania, here's just a bit of encouragement to go beyond the obvious to enable new access points into your enterprise systems and find some real business opportunities. And we'll continue working alongside to deliver products and technology that help enable more capabilities….beyond Angry Birds.


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ok guys im startting to loose it, i have been streaming with my ps3 and PMS for years now and never really had a problem. i run an external HD to my PC (where i store all my back ups ) then PC to router and WIRED to PS3. i usually play HD movies with out any problem but now i have began to get some 3d blu rays, file size varies from 4gb to 16gb, and i can not get it to run smoothly at all??
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Post by Chuck Hayward | January 29th, 2013
Every three years, a large portion of the wine world descends on Wellington, the small capital city of New Zealand. Four days of informative seminars and lectures follow, combined with tastings of current and older vintages of Kiwi pinots. This year sees a large contingent of British wine critics in attendance, including Oz Clarke and Tim Atkin, alongside local representatives such as Matt Kramer and Alder Yarrow, putting forth their observations on New Zealand pinot. Aussies and locals make up most of the rest but there are many other countries represented among the 500 people in attendance.
For many in the trade, Pinot Noir NZ represents a unique opportunity to advance their knowledge about the category and, perhaps, take the steps necessary to place New Zealand's pinots in a global perspective. I'm here to offer my comments as someone who has worked in the category for twenty years while seeking out exceptional wines for our customers.
Over the past 30 years, New Zealand's wine industry has seen pinot's role ascend from obscurity to international fame. And justifiably so, I might add. Each of the major winemaking regions, stretching from Central Otago towards the famous vineyards in Martinborough, has developed a signature style that expresses their unique terroirs. They have rightfully assumed their place as some of the best pinot noir regions in the world.
All of this has not gone unnoticed. In fact, the country's willingness to discuss the inherent complications surrounding the production of great pinot has prompted some observers to note the larger issues surrounding the event. Wine scribe Jordan Mackay, for instance, noted that the conference seemed like a therapy session, where New Zealand winemakers attempt to work out problems, such as their individual relationships to terroir, or finding an appropriate expression of the grape. Indeed, it does seem that seminar topics and comments from the floor justify his observation.
But I believe that openly discussing these topics in a public forum is a worthy contribution to the business of wine. Pinot noir is a grape that has led many regions to fashion tastings and seminars like this one, and New Zealand's four day long meet-up provides a unique opportunity to discuss the larger issues surrounding wine that are often overlooked by other events. After all, discussing what makes great pinot is not necessarily a bad thing. In the quest to improve, tackling such weighty topics is a noble pursuit. Hearing Matt Kramer's excellent presentation, for example, on his suggested goals and aspirations for pinot producers will provide food for thought and conversation for days on end.
The main reason for the event, however, is the unique opportunity to sample New Zealand's top pinots in one location. On show this year are wines from 2010, a problematic vintage that has seen considerable variation from a quality standpoint. Regions like Martinborough and Nelson have suffered in comparison to their neighbors, presenting wines that have grippy tannins and noticeable acidity. Marlborough and Central Otago, on the other hand, have shown wines that balance their acids – the hallmark of the vintage, with just the right amount of fruit. These areas have made the most exciting wines from this challenging vintage. Look forward to more information about these wines in an upcoming report from JJ Buckley. In the meantime, I'm off to taste some older vintages to see how they're aging. Tough job, but someone's got to do it…
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NAPA -- Charles Woodson, reporting for his 17th NFL training camp, can feel the difference from a year ago.
"We're not looking to build for next year," Woodson said Wednesday after arriving at the Napa Valley Marriott. "We're looking to win now. I look forward to going in this week and getting started and work toward the ultimate goal."
The Raiders will have physicals and meetings Thursday and practice for the first time Friday. With no two-a-day practices for the second year under the collective bargaining agreement, there will be morning walk-throughs each day with practices starting at 3 p.m. and limited to 2 hours and 40 minutes.
The addition of veteran players in free agency such as defensive ends Justin Tuck and LaMarr Woodley, wide receiver James Jones, running back Maurice Jones-Drew and linemen Donald Penn and Austin Howard has added potential starters and given the Raiders improved depth.
Arriving by trade is quarterback Matt Schaub, hopefully stabilizing a situation that has been in flux since Rich Gannon retired.
Coach Dennis Allen has emphasized competition, and punter Marquette King said job security will be more of a concern than in his previous two seasons.
"It's a big difference than when I first came," King said. "Everybody's mindset is, 'OK, they're trying to bring somebody in who's better than me, so I need to step my game up and work harder.' "
Players trickled in during the course of the day, veterans on their own and most rookies and undrafted free agents arriving in two busloads from the club facility in Alameda.
Woodson believes the moves made by general manager Reggie McKenzie will improve the Raiders from 4-12 to a playoff contender.
"As I look at the way it was built, solidifying the interior of the offensive and defensive line, bringing in a veteran quarterback, running backs like Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew, plus guys who can rush on the defensive side, there's no reason we can't win a lot of games," Woodson said. "I'm looking forward to building with the guys, getting better and making our run."
Second-round draft pick Derek Carr out of Fresno State has attended NFL training camps before when his older brother David was the quarterback for the Houston Texans.
"I remember them reporting for camp and all those things," Carr said. "I think I like it being on this side of things now a lot more than just standing around and watching. As a little kid, I couldn't wait for this day to come. Now it's here, and I know how much hard work I have to put in."
Any difficulties King had as the holder for Sebastian Janikowski last season have been forgotten.
"I have a bad memory," King said.
"I'll come out here and work hard every day," Mack said. "I've got some of the best guys to look up to from the veteran aspect, and I look forward to learning from them and getting better as a player, better as a person."
Hayden's status going into camp is not known.
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The spellbinding new Inspector Lynley novel from Elizabeth George, New York Times bestselling author of Careless in Red and What Came Before He Shot Her.
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George is back with a spellbinding tale of mystery and murder featuring Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley.
On compassionate leave after the murder of his wife, Thomas Lynley is called back to Scotland Yard when the body of a woman is found stabbed and abandoned in an isolated London cemetery. His former team doesn't trust the leadership of their new department chief, Isabelle Ardery, whose management style seems to rub everyone the wrong way. In fact, Lynley may be the sole person who can see beneath his superior officer's hard-as-nails exterior to a hidden—and possibly attractive—vulnerability.
While Lynley works in London, his former colleagues Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata follow the murder trail south to the New Forest. There they discover a beautiful and strange place where animals roam free, the long-lost art of thatching is very much alive, and outsiders are not entirely welcome. What they don't know is that more than one dark secret lurks among the trees, and that their investigation will lead them to an outcome that is both tragic and shocking.
A multilayered jigsaw puzzle of a story skillfully structured to keep readers guessing until the very end, This Body of Death is a magnificent achievement from a writer at the peak of her powers.
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"Richly rewarding…offers an intricate plot that will satisfy even jaded fans of psychological suspense." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on This Body of Death
"Dark, unrelenting, and powerful." — Kirkus Reviews on This Body of Death
"George has once again delivered a thick, knotty, densely plotted mystery. As always, it isn't a book to tear through in an hour, but one to read slowly, over many sittings, and savor." — Entertainment Weekly on This Body of Death, "18 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer"
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GAFFNEY — The public has a chance to comment on permit applications for a proposed nuclear power plant in Cherokee County.
The Department of Health and Environmental Control has scheduled a public meeting on Thursday in Gaffney.
DHEC has issued a draft permit. The permit would regulate "discharges of cooling tower blowdown, and effluent from wastewater treatment systems including water treatment waste, floor and equipment drains, and other small waste streams from one discharge point to the Broad River at the 99 Islands Reservior."
The hearing will begin with a presentation from DHEC from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by an informal question and answer session on Thursday at the Restoration Church International at 1905 N. Limestone St. in Gaffney.
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LACONIA — Close on the heels of consultant's report that the Fire Department is understaffed and a recommendation to add eight firefighters during the next three years, the City Council last night unanimously agreed to reapply for a federal grant to fund the cost of four additional firefighters for two years, which it rejected by a four-to-two vote in January.
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Bushwick is "the coolest place on the planet," according to the Times, and yet no one seems to care about the naked woman waiting tables at its coolest restaurant — the sprawling, ramshackle pizza joint Roberta's — on Friday night. I was there and I didn't really care, though she wasn't serving our table, and we were in a kind of post-traumatic stress situation after the two-hour wait and the Venusian heat of the wood stove-heated tent out back and the woman who called my friend a "whore" in the aforementioned tent bar for trying to sit down at a table on which she (the woman) claimed to have dibs. And anyway we only caught the waitress, surrounded by customers taking photos, while walking out, stuffed with pizza and duck and pork, and when we asked we were told that Friday was her last day, and the nudity did seem to be a kind of farewell gesture; she, or someone, had written "PEACE OUT" on her back.
It felt like a weird drunken dream, and I'd almost say it was if not for this, which is the only mention of the incident on the entire internet:
Which makes me think that either no one gives enough of a shit about Bushwick, or Roberta's, to excitedly share photos of their nude Bushwick waitress, or that Bushwick is so mega-hip that you just expect your waitress to show up naked and written-on, and probably you don't even have a Facebook account or anything. Either way, the food was really good.


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Shia LaBeouf has left the cast of Broadway play "Orphans" because of "creative differences," according to the show's producers.
In other words, he was being a pain in the rear and they suggested he find the door.
LaBeouf's exit from his Broadway debut immediately sparked rumors as to whether his departure involved co-stars Alec Baldwin and Tom Sturridge or director Daniel Sullivan.
The answer, like all the great mysteries of our time, can be solved on Twitter.
The "Transformers" star took to Twitter, posting several emails exchanged with his fellow "Orphans" collaborators, according to Playbill.
A Feb. 19 email from Sullivan, titled "creative differences," supposedly said, "I'm too old for disagreeable situations. you're one hell of a great actor. Alec is who he is. you are who you are. you two are incompatible. I should have known it. this one will haunt me. you tried to warn me. you said you were a different breed. I didn't get it. Dan"
I guess I'll think twice before sending Shia LaBeouf any "private" emails.
Fox News reported that LaBeouf sent an email to Baldwin that read, in part, "Alec, I'm sorry for my part of a disagreeable situation."
Then he posted an email to him signed "AB" (Alec Baldwin?):
"SL I've been through this before. It's been a while. And perhaps some of the particulars are different. But it comes down to the fact that what we all do now is critical. Perhaps especially for you. When the change comes, how do we handle it, whether it be good or bad? What do we learn? I don't have an unkind word to say about you. You have my word. AB"
To which LaBeouf responds, "same. ... good luck on the play. you'll be great."
Doubtless, we'll be hearing more about this.
"Orphans" is a revival of Lyle Kessler's 1993 play about two orphaned brothers who kidnap a man. It is scheduled to begin previews March 19. The New York Times reported Thursday that Ben Foster ("3:10 to Yuma," "The Messenger") will replace LaBeouf.
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First reaction: lab-made burger lacks flavor
Published: Monday, August 5, 2013 at 9:25 a.m.
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LONDON (AP) — They bit, they chewed, but had hoped for more flavor.
Two volunteers who participated in the first public frying of hamburger grown in a lab said Monday that it had the texture of meat but was short of flavor because of the lack of fat.
Mark Post, whose team at Maastricht University in the Netherlands developed the burger, hopes that making meat in labs could eventually help feed the world and fight climate change.
Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Google, announced that he funded the 250,000-euro ($330,000) project because of his concern for animal welfare.
Austrian nutritionist Hanni Ruetzler, one of the testers, says it was "close to meat" but "not that juicy." U.S. journalist Josh Schonwald made similar comments.
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Beginning the weekends of Friday, August 21st and Friday, August 28th the entrance to the Mid Town Parking Deck off Main Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic for vehicles entering and exiting the top level of the parking deck. Several areas on the top level of the deck will be coned off for surface repair work. Work is expected to begin around 5:00 p.m. on those Fridays and lasting until Monday morning. Access to the lower levels (Levels B – E) may be unavailable due to the repairs.
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NerdWallet, a personal finance website based in San Francisco, recently conducted a study to find the best cities for work-life balance—and Lynchburg made the list at #19!
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Your New Year's Goal: Operation Transformation!
What are your resolutions this year? If you're like many people, you've got a goal in mind: lose weight, make a change in your job or relationships, treat yourself better, or otherwise embark on an Operation: Transformation!
I'm posting today to help you do all these things right here and now. By learning my Core Handstand, then integrating it into your regular practice, you'll tone and trim, learn balance and alignment and gain courage. Suddenly the regular handstand will be a snap, and in much less time than you might think. Practice this, and you'll become stronger in all your other poses too.
In life, yogis strive not to overrun the lessons at hand or neglect to enjoy the present moment in favor of rushing to the goal. If you're not invested in the journey itself and find value in it for its own sake, you can lose faith.
I see yoga classes swell during January as everyone's goal powers their commitment, and one month later as life gets in the way, they let their goals drift away. I want you to find power in everything you do, whether you're "there" yet…or not. Why wait?
The yogi re-orients her perception of what success is. Success becomes any moment lived in full alignment with the best in ourselves, expressing from the joy of the heart and strength of center.
On the yogis's path, you live from the heart, and in alignment with your integrity every day. And more often than not, this will lead you straight into meeting your goal, since goals are only great things that happen along the way because of all our daily choices that came before.
The following practice teaches you to move toward something without becoming over-focused on the end result. When you can practice these challenging poses from the ground up for their own sake, you might surprise yourself to find that you're already there. Core Handstand Preparations, Shiva Hops and wall work all teach you to connect to your foundation and center before expressing into the full pose, whichever variation you're in. But the energetic, strengthening and flexibility benefits are the same as when you make it into the full pose.
Focus on the work at hand and, before you know it, you'll get "there"…by being completely "here", now.
Instructor's Note:
Your abdominals are much stronger when you breathe out, so make sure that when you hop up, it's on the exhale.
Remember the old yogic saying "Repetition is Magic". If you're building strength, or a handstand seems like a distant dream, take heart: begin slower and lower, and gain strength as you go. Do these poses in order, concentrating on arm stability first, then core strength as you take little hops. Do hundreds of these. Over time, go a little farther than before, and you'll be sure to progress.
Come to hands and knees facing the wall. Plant your hands about a foot away so you have ample headroom with shoulders over wrists. Point the middle finger forward, wrist creases parallel to the front of the mat. Keep your arms integrated naturally into the body.
From Hands and Knees, tuck your toes underneath you and ground all 10 fingertips evenly down to fire up your arm muscles. Lift your navel into the spine, and from the arm and core strength, lift your hips and knees off of the floor. Maintain the shoulders over your wrists and breathe.
Take 5-10 breaths here, then fold into Child's Pose. Repeat 1-3 times. If possible, return to Core Handstand Preparation and continue to the next pose.
From Core Handstand Preparation, walk your feet together. Big toe mounds press to activate the inner thighs. Keep shoulders directly over wrists, fingertips active. Your gaze is focused on the area just in front of your thumbs at center.
Exhale to hop lightly, heels move toward the sitting bones. Learn to keep the arms unwavering, like the constant Shiva energy, while the rest of you moves through the low hops. Remember, if you let your shoulders swing back and forth, the pose will also be unstable. Keep them firmly in place.
This was where my journey stopped for a year. I did these hops hundreds of times. But wow—was I strong after that. And suddenly, all my inversions, arm balances and vinyasas got a whole lot easier! So…hop, hop, hop to freedom.
Take 5 hops here, then fold into Child's Pose. Repeat 1-3 times. If possible, return to Core Handstand Preparation and continue to the next pose.
After enough repetitions of the Low Hops, in time you'll be ready for these. Set it up the same as before, but make sure your arms stay drawn into the shoulder joints, shoulder blades naturally on the back. If your arms reach out too far, you'll lock yourself out of full range of motion. So integrate, keep your heart open, and on the exhales, hop higher over your straight arms. Eventually, hips will come to hover over the arms in the air. Repetition thus becomes magic.
Take 5 hops here, then fold into Child's Pose. Repeat 1-3 times. If you come up over your hips, progress to the next pose.
If your hips stack over the arms, immediately keep your knees bent and touch the balls of the feet lightly to the wall. Straightening the legs here will override your pelvic movement. Your hips will likely be tilted into a lower back arch, so you must re-stack them over the torso and arms again.
Curl your tailbone towards the sky, draw your navel to the spine, and lower ribs move towards the navel as if rounding the mid and lower back, but with an open heart. Your sit bones should shift away from the wall. Hold this alignment with your navel strength.
Come down and rest or progress to the next pose.
Again, if you move the legs into the full pose too fast, it can pull you out of your core strength, from where this pose is directed. Holding your pelvic alignment, press your knees together and extend one leg toward the sky. Work to keep the arms firm, navel tacking in, and tailbone long.
Come down and rest or progress to the next pose.
Directing the pose from your navel strength, your bent leg's foot should begin to hover lightly away from the wall. At this point, slowly lift that leg to match the other, and drive the pose into balance through adjustments at the navel, low ribs, strong arms and fingertips. Ground into the earth, reach for the sky, and hold center at the horizon in-between.
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BERKELEY -- Stop us if you've heard this one before: "We didn't come out with enough energy," Justin Cobbs said of the slow start that Cal easily overcame Thursday night in a 64-46 rout of Utah in front of 7,091 fans at Haas Pavilion.
Yes, the Bears followed a familiar script -- the kind that's been a source of frustration for coach Mike Montgomery -- and still won their sixth straight game, their eighth in the past nine, to enhance their NCAA tournament status.
Cal won by margins of two points and one point to pull off a sweep in Oregon last weekend. This one looked like it was going to be 40 more minutes of nail-biting.
But the Bears (19-9, 11-5) ran off 21 consecutive points straddling both halves and won decisively to stay just one game out of first place in the Pac-12 standings.
Montgomery seems almost resigned to his team's mental approach. He talked earlier in the week about the Bears' inability to always focus well, and having already beaten the 10th-place Utes in Salt Lake City didn't exactly boost urgency.
"Our guys kind of react to stuff like that," Montgomery said. "Now we have only teams that have beaten us, so that should have their attention."
Cal closes the regular season with home games Saturday against Colorado and Wednesday against Stanford.
Cobbs, who had 12 points and seven assists against the Utes, conceded the Bears struggle sometimes with their approach to games.
"We have to kind of get down to get us going. It's not always the best thing," he said. "When we get down, we're able to sustain our energy. We don't always want to do that."
In the end, this one was no contest.
Only one of Cal's previous seven victories was by a double-digit margin, and four of them were by four points or fewer. The Utes (11-16, 3-12), who have lost nine games by seven points or fewer, could not keep this one as close.
Cal, which trailed 22-14 with 61/2 minutes left in the first half, closed the period with a 15-0 run to take a 34-24 lead into the break. The margin reached 40-24 when Richard Solomon scored on a fast-break layup with 14:25 left.
The Utes went 10 minutes, 14 seconds without scoring, failing to convert on 16 straight possessions. They shot 0 for 13 with six turnovers during a drought that spanned more than one-fourth of the game.
Allen Crabbe led the Bears with 15 points, including four 3-point baskets, and grabbed 11 rebounds, and freshman Tyrone Wallace contributed 11 points. Cal's big men held Utah's Jordan Loveridge and Jason Washburn to a combined 5-for-19 shooting, as the Utes converted just 29 percent.
All in all, it was a workmanlike performance, capping a 7-1 showing in the month of February.
"It's not how you draw it up, necessarily," Montgomery said, "but the fact that we've been able to defend, we've held together, haven't gotten down on each other, and found ways to win ... end of the day, as long as it goes in the left-hand (win) column, that's what's important."
The Utes' strategy was to retreat quickly on defense to take away Cal's transition game, and the Bears didn't respond well early. They made just six of their first 21 shots, often settling for 3-point tries.
"We were coming down, would make a pass and shoot the ball," Montgomery said. "We needed to flow into something."
That finally happened when Cal tightened its defense, forced turnovers and found a comfort zone offensively on the fast break.
For more on Cal sports, see the Bear Talk blog at ibabuzz.com/beartalk. Follow Jeff Faraudo on Twitter at twitter.com/CalBearsBANG.


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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - When tragedy strikes a community, the response is often to band together for strength and support.
Our nation's runners showed their support for the victims of the explosion at the Boston Marathon by running together on Tuesday. Athletes everywhere took to the streets, some choosing to wear old track jerseys, while others wore the marathon's colors blue and yellow.
They believe that their sport will be made stronger by the tragedy and that more people will begin running or continue running as a symbol of hope.
"I would go to do the Boston Marathon if I qualified," says District Attorney and Tr-athlete Dan Rubinstein. "I would go back to Boston to help out if I was able to. There's nothing that would deter me or any other runner from going and doing this event"


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Artists Rob Dolgaard and Micah Mitchell unveil their collaborative, large-scale artwork at Cuppa Joe in Breckenridge tonight. The work consists of large hardwood panels - one 8x8-foot, one 4x16-foot and another 4x8-foot section - which incorporate imagery of Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla with stars, galaxies and images representing space and time. The medium is acrylics and high-gloss gel and the exhibit is tentatively titled "A Show of Two Geniuses," a reference to Tesla and Einstein and the artists themselves. "Thanks to Ole Man Berkins bookstore - where we did much of the painting - we had a wide variety of books to pull inspiration from," said Dolgaard, who attended the graphic design program at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts online with Savannah College of Art and Design. Originally from Wisconsin, he moved to the mountains in 2001 and has been in Breckenridge for the past two years. He works and has a studio space at Ole Man Berkins in Breck. There, Dolgaard partnered with owner Justin Schlosberg on a children's book, "A Peculiar Day in Coney Island." Schlosberg wrote the book and Dolgaard illustrated the majority of it and made 65 hand-bound hardcover copies, which have since sold out, though the illustration panels will be up for viewing within the week at South Ridge Kitchen and Ole Man Berkins in Breck. Dolgaard met Mitchell when the tall redhead who works at Skee Vue Grocery & Liquor stopped by to purchase some books. "He was looking at the art in the store, inquiring whose it was. I said it was mine and he asked me if I'd be interested in collaborating," Dolgaard said. Mitchell is a self-taught artist and professed time traveler who has had multiple art shows in Denver and collaborated with ROAM and Tall T Productions. At first, their schedules didn't mesh, but in October the two got to work and later approached Cuppa Joe about doing a show. "We do rotating art shows and every show is a two-month rotation," said Cuppa Joe owner Johanna Hirschboeck. "It's not necessarily all local. What I'm looking for in terms of the shows is trying to gear away from the mountain-oriented 'kitschy' art and more toward modern, unique, original artwork. Every show we've had so far has been very different from the one before." Though Hirschboeck knows Dolgaard and Mitchell individually as artists, she had yet to see their collaborative work. "I think it's going to be a very different, fantastic show," she said. Dolgaard and Mitchell completed the work in 45 days, building all of their frames by hand and from scratch. The exhibit runs through February.
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Local teen hit by truck dies
Published: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 10:21 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 10:21 a.m.
A local teen died Tuesday from injuries he suffered after being struck while riding his bike by an allegedly drunk driver, authorities said.
Logan Bergeron, 14, of Gray, died Tuesday at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, State Police said.
Stephen Pellegrin, 28, of Houma, was driving on Country Estates Drive about 6:20 p.m. Friday when Bergeron cut in front of the truck and was hit, State Police said.
Police performed a breath test on Pellegrin, and he was found to be under the influence of alcohol, according to Troop C. He was charged with DWI.
Because Bergeron has died, Pellegrin will be charged with additional crimes, though that hasn't happened yet, Trooper Evan Harrell said. State Police are discussing with the Terrebonne Parish District Attorney's Office what Pellegrin should be charged with.
Bergeron suffered serious injuries and was taken to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, police said. He was later flown to Children's Hospital.
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Hi! My name is Neela and I'm a 6-year-old blue heeler. It's funny that I'm heeler because I'm also a "healer." You see, I'm a service dog for my Mom. You may have met me at School House Ranch in Eagle, where I am the mascot and a loyal companion to the local children who come to visit.
I am now unable to assist her due to my blindness caused by diabetes. I need an operation to remove my cataracts to restore my sight. This procedure involves implanting prosthetic lenses into my eyes, similar to what you humans think of as contacts. This will prevent the cataracts from growing back.
I can only pay in wet kisses, but they don't accept those for payment, so I need money. The operation is very expensive, and I'm hoping you will consider helping me to raise the funds. I really need to see again. I recently fell into a pool because I couldn't see it and it was very frightening for me.
I have my own account at any local Wells Fargo under the name Lee Caretto or Donna Griffin. It is the Neela Surgical Fund, if you would like to donate. Should you have any questions, Donna's number is 390-1447
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Bjorn Hurri is an artist who has been working on video games for years now, having lent his skills in some way or another to projects like Dead Space 2, Viking: Battle for Asgard and the last three entries in the Total War series.
He's at his best working with people, as most of his work on show here is either character concept art or landscape pieces with the people front and centre.
My personal favourites are the Total War paintings, especially those shown during the loading screens, because I've looked at them enough over the last two years (and pushing 400 hours) to really develop an appreciation for them.
But his Steampunk Star Wars series, which did the rounds on art and design sites earlier in the year, are also worth a look if you haven't seen them before.
Bjorn works for Opus Artz, a concept art studio in the UK. You can check out some of Bjorn's (and the other artist's) work at their site.


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Saturday, June 15, 2013
The Winged Hourglass Heritage
Posted by Shreve & Co. at 12:16:21 PM in Longines (29)
Longines' winged hourglass logo is the oldest registered trademark for a watchmaker. The brand's mark of excellence has been making waves in sports and extreme professions since 1832, when Auguste Agassiz established the company in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Longines is famous in aviation circles for its Aviation watches, designed personally by famous American aviation and explorer Charles Lindbergh after his fateful transatlantic flight. In 1899, Longines navigated to the North Pole with Arctic explorer Louis Amédée de Savoie. In that same decade, the trusted watch manufacturer provided timers for use in the first modern day Olympics. In 1912, Longines was the first to use automatic timekeeping for the Federal Olympics at Basel. 180 years, 10 Grand Prix Awards and a long list of applauded chronographs into its existence, Longines continues to embed a rich history into its already well-storied trademark.
Look for the Longines winged hour glass when you check out the elegant timepiece selections at Shreve & Co. in Palo Alto – authorized dealer for Longines.
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Sewer work to cause detours
Published: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 6:42 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 6:42 p.m.
NORTH PORT - Expect detours on South Biscayne Drive, between the Tamiami Trail access road and West Hyde Park Avenue, for several weeks.
City crews are repairing a sewer.
For more information, call North Port Utilities at (941) 240-8000.
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Men and watches
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Men generally value simplicity. Men are usually are not as keen to details as women. This is reflected in the way they speak and deal with things. It is also reflected in their fashion sense. Most typically, what's inside a man's closet are plain clothes to wear like trousers and collared shirts, some sporty and leather shoes and belts. For accessories, probably all he'll ever have is what he needs--a watch. The key to achieve simplicity without compromising style is to choose a high-quality, luxury watch. Something with a streamlined design yet full of value. Swiss watchmaker Corum has a collection of metal-plated watches of premier quality, many of which are limited editions. The designs are classic without being boring. Just enough elegance for a man successful yet covert. One of its famous collections, the "Admiral Cup," is an old collection that never loses its charm, a standard of simplicity and style.
Corum is available in Shreve & Co. in San Francisco, California.
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As the temperatures drop, investigators say home repair scams often become more prevalent.
"We receive a call usually once or twice a week," said Lauderdale County deputy, Major Ward Calhoun. He adds that these scams frequently involve home repair prices that truly are "TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!"
"You've got to ask yourself the question, 'Why is there such a big difference (in price)?" said Calhoun, "and what happens is they take a down payment and never come back."
Although this is what happens in most "Home Repair" scams, officials say such schemes can take many forms.
For example, recently in Lake, Miss., a "Home Repair," con artist, scammed a man in his late 70s. According to police, the con artist was posing as someone who would help the man get repairs done to his home. After examining the rooms in the house investigators say the man got away with more than $700.
Aside from "Home Repair" scams, the Mississippi Attorney General's Office is also warning the public about a scam that involves the death of a loved one.
Here's how one has been used: A few weeks after a loved one dies, the surviving family members receive a notice from a company called Exodus Collection Services, stating that the deceased family member owes money for a credit card from Alliant Bank.
Although still under investigation, officials say initial research shows that the company is a fraud.
Here are some tips on how you can avoid being scammed.


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Yoga for All Seasons: Spring
The season of new beginnings is upon us. With the arrival of spring, we shift from the hibernation of the winter months to an awakening of rebirth. Spring invites us to open back up, delight in warmer days and cultivate a spirit of aliveness.
As sunlight paves longer days, warm, damp spells have the potential to leave congestion and upper respiratory conditions in their wake. Spring is the time for releasing deep-seated emotions of sorrow and sadness. Support your body through this transition with the following recipe for balance as we embrace this upcoming season.


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The new director of Project Safe, which provides domestic violence and crisis services in the Shawnee area, said HB 1912, now signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin, will provide support in their mission to help victims become survivors.
The bill, which strengthens protective orders in an effort to better protect those affected by domestic violence, becomes state law on Nov. 1.
Authored by House Speaker T.W. Shannon, the bill allows a victim to file for a protective order without filing a previous criminal or legal complaint against an alleged defendant. The court can also consider the safety of a victim before setting a bond for the alleged violator to get out of jail for a violation of a protector order violation.
"We have seen time and time again where an abuser who has been arrested for violating a protective order will post a small bond and then attack or kill his victim within days or even hours," said Shannon, R-Lawton. "We have to do more to make it as difficult as possible for these criminals to harm or kill their victims."
Tracy Ecker, who became the director of Project Safe in Shawnee about three weeks ago, said the bill can help those impacted by domestic violence.
"I was very pleased to see we have T.W. Shannon on the side of the victims of domestic violence," Ecker said. "With that support, we can continue our mission, which is making going from victim to survivor possible."
HB 1912 also releases the victim from having to attend any kind of victim and offender counseling as a requirement of a protective order.
Under current law, following a protective order hearing, the court may require both the plaintiff and/or defendant to undergo counseling services and both parties would have to pay for the services. Now, only the defendant is required to pay for counseling if both parties make such an agreement.
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