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In Early Decision, debut novelist Lacy Crawford draws on 15 years of experience traveling the world as a highly sought-after private college counselor to illuminate the madness of college admissions.
Working one-on-one with Tiger-mothered, burned-out kids, Anne "the application whisperer" can make Harvard a reality. Early Decision follows five students over one autumn as Anne helps them craft their college essays, cram for the SATs, and perfect the Common Application. It seems their entire future is on the line—and it is. Though not because of Princeton and Yale. It's because the process, warped as it is by money, connections, competition, and parental mania, threatens to crush their independence just as adulthood begins.
Whether you want to get in or just get out, with wit and heart, Early Decision explodes the secrets of the college admissions race.
A delightful and salacious debut novel about the frightful world of high school, SATs, the college essay, and the Common Application—and how getting in is getting in the way of growing up.
Tiger mothers, eat your hearts out. Anne the "application whisperer" is the golden ticket to success. Working one-on-one with burned-out, helicopter-parented kids, she can make Harvard a reality. Her phone number is a national secret. Her students end up at the best of the best.
But sometimes acceptance comes at an enormous cost. In a world of cheating scandals, huge alumni donations, and lots of inside pull, some parents know no bounds when it comes to ensuring that their children get in. It's Anne's job to guide students to their own destinies, beginning with their essays. Early Decision follows five students—four privileged, one without a penny to her name—as they make their applications and wrestle with fate.
To write the perfect personal statement, they must tell the truth. And the stories they tell are of greed, excess, jealousy, deceit, money, ego, and pressure, as well as of endurance, tenacity, victory, and the hope of surviving their parents' wildest dreams so they can begin to live their own lives.
Early Decision captures the most ferocious season in a modern family's life. Parents only want the best for their children, and students are fighting for college seats that will give them a head start into work and adulthood. Is it possible to face the fall semester of senior year without losing your mind?
Told in part through the students' essays, unsparingly revealing the secrets of college advisors at the highest levels, Early Decision is an explosive insider's guide to college admissions in our day. It's also a sharp commentary on modern parenting. The truth is, the kids are all right. Their essays are fabulous. But the system is broken. With humor and hard-earned wisdom, Early Decision illuminates the madness of the college race.
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Critical Praise
"Overbearing moms and dads scheming to secure their kid a place at Harvard will find it more helpful than any nonfiction book on the market... everyone else can enjoy Early Decision for what it is: a sweetly sharp modern-day comedy of manners about the brutally competitive college-admissions ordeal." — Entertainment Weekly
"Here's an engrossing novel that no parent of college-bound teens will be able to resist...Crawford nails the anxiety of a selection process gone crazy and counsels parents to do the hardest thing of all: back off." — People
"By focusing on the essay-writing process, Crawford explores how we find our own stories—and suggests that a successful campaign depends on revision." — Chicago Tribune, Editor's Choice Book
"This entertaining tale of upper class parents and adolescent learning curves points a keen eye at the college application process... with the right support, those students find their way despite themselves. Sprinkled with tips for writers, essays in various forms of rewrite, and a very satisfying twist at the end." — Publishers Weekly
"At times hilarious, at times soul-crushingly sad, and unfailingly astute and well-written, Early Decision will leave you super-satisfied." — Redbook.com, October Book of the Month
"Savvy...the hearts of the students beat a true, steady rhythm throughout the novel." — Booklist
How did we go from regular old college admissions to seven 'early action' applications and 11 personal essays? Former private college counselor Lacy Crawford, author of 'Early Decision,' breaks down the craziness… — The Daily Beast
"A book that should get some serious discussions going. Like other dramas, it's sometimes a comedy... an insider's view, projected not from the eyes but from the heart." — Ann Beattie
"Early Decision is part Gossip Girl, part Dead Poets Society, and entirely addictive! A brilliant, satirical peek at the families of privilege behind the Ivy Curtain, this book made me laugh out loud." — KEVIN KWAN, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CRAZY RICH ASIANS.
"this novel about kids caught up in the admissions rat race is wise and completely engrossing." — People
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- On Sale: 08/27/2013
- Trimsize: 6 in (w) x 9 in (h) x 1.01 in (d)
- Pages: 304
- List Price: 25.99 USD
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text: I just recently listened to the audio book version of Stephen King's From A Buick 8. I had read it when it first came out and I enjoyed it but not as much as some of his other books but listening to it on audio CD brought a whole new dimension (ha ha) to it. I listened to it in pitch darkness and it was really like watching a movie in my mind. Anyway, I totally love this book now and it has become one of my top favorite King novels. My question is, has anyone else ever experienced this with audio books where you weren't originally impressed with a novel and then heard it on audio and it changed your thinking on it completely?

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Stay current on the news about the wind side of the Wind and Water Power Program and important wind energy events around the U.S. The Wind Program Newsletter highlights the key activities, events, funding opportunities, and resources each quarter that the program supports.
Below are more news stories related to both wind and water power from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Wind and Water Power Program, and other federal agencies.
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President Obama Calls for Greater Use of Renewable Energy
Offshore Wind Power Moves Ahead in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
EIA: Wind Power Provided the Majority of Added Capacity in 2007
U.S. Wind Industry Takes Global Lead
U.S. Wind Power Capacity Vaults to Top Spot due to Rapid Growth
Economic Stimulus Act Provides $16.8 Billion for EERE Programs
Economic Stimulus Act Extends Renewable Energy Tax Credits
Clean Energy Bonds Expanded by the Economic Stimulus Act
Renewable Energy and Smart Grids Spurred by Economic Stimulus Act
DOE to Expedite Disbursement of Funds Received via Stimulus Act
Interior Department to Develop Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy
Federal Regulators Allow Transmission Lines Funded by Wind Developers
Renewable Energy World Prepares to Kick Off Busy Conference Season
Interior Department Pursues Renewable Energy on Land and at Sea
Appropriations Act Provides Nearly $2 Billion in New Funding for EERE
MMS and FERC Agree on Responsibilities for Offshore Renewable Energy Development
DOE Releases a Request for Information to Gain Public Input on Wind Energy Workshops
DOE to Invest up to $12 Million to Support Development of Advanced Water Power Technologies
U.S. Wind Power Industry Increases Employment by 70% in One Year
FERC, Interior Department Sign Agreement on Offshore Renewable Energy
NREL: Utility Green Power Sales Increased 20% in 2008
Secretary Chu Announces $93 Million from Recovery Act to Support Wind Energy Projects
Interior Department Sets Rules for Offshore Renewable Energy Projects
Wind Program issues Notices of Intent for Recovery Act wind projects
Secretary Chu Announces Wind Program Funding Awards
DOE to Invest Up to $33.5 Million in Wind Energy Projects
DOE Requests $2.3 Billion for Efficiency, Renewable Energy in FY 2010
U.S. Wind Power Industry Marks Strong First-Quarter Growth
NREL Names New Wind Center Director
Recovery Act Announcement: DOE Issues Grant Solicitation for Wind Energy Consortia between Universities and Industry
AWEA: U.S. Market for Small Wind Turbines Grew 78% in 2008
Offshore Wind Power Leases Issued for Delaware and New Jersey Coasts
Recovery Act Announcement: DOE Issues Grant Solicitation for Development of a Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility
Obama Administration Offers $59 Million in Conditional Loan Guarantees to Beacon Power and Nordic Windpower Inc.
Recovery Act: Energy, Treasury Release Guidance on Payments in Lieu of Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Projects.
Renewable Energy Standards Advance in Four States
DOE Announces up to $22 Million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment
New DOE Study Shows Soaring Demand for Wind Spurs Significant Expansion in U.S. Manufacturing
DOE Announces Nearly $14 Million to go to 28 New Wind Energy Projects
DOE Webinar July 30: Funding Opportunity for a Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility
DOE Offers $21.45 Million for Community Renewable Energy Projects
Recovery Act Announcement: Energy, Treasury Now Accepting Applications for Funding for Renewable Energy Projects
Recovery Act Announcement Update: Deadline for Drivetrain Testing Facility FOA Extended to 8/25
DOE and U.S. Treasury Award $502 Million for Renewable Energy Projects
IEA Wind Energy 2008 Annual Report Now Available for Free Download
U.S. Treasury and DOE Award $550 Million for Renewable Energy Projects
Recovery Act Helps to Fund Transmission Line for Montana Wind Power
Energy Department Announces New Private Sector Partnership to Accelerate Renewable Energy Projects
USDA Loans $17.4 Million for Greensburg, Kansas, to Run on Wind Power
DOE Expands, Simplifies Loan Guarantees for Renewable Energy Projects
Secretary Chu Announces New Investments in Cutting-Edge Wind Energy Research Facilities
DOE to Invest $24 Million in Three Wind Energy Research Facilities
California Expands its Rules for Feed-In Tariffs and Net Metering
AWEA: Recovery Act Spurs U.S. Wind Power Growth in the Third Quarter
DOE Seeks Partners to Expand Wind for Schools Activities
DOE Awards $151 Million in Recovery Act Funding for ARPA-E Projects
DOE-NREL Launch Mid-size Turbine Development Project
Treasury Department Allocates $2.2 Billion in Bonds for Renewable Energy
U.S. Department of Energy Celebrates New DOE Owned 1.5 MW Research Wind Turbine
Report Charts Path for U.S. Offshore Wind Power Development
Three Mid-Atlantic States Form Offshore Wind Partnership
Secretary Chu Announces $45 Million to Support Next Generation of Wind Turbine Designs
Recovery Act Announcement: DOE Celebrates Groundbreaking for Massachusetts Large Wind Blade Test Facility
Research at DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Finds No Widespread Impact of Wind Power Projects on Surrounding Residential Property Values
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Published: Monday, September 9, 2013 at 10:03 a.m.
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The Bayou Blue Pontoon Bridge will close to motorists for much of Wednesday while crews do repair work.
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3DMark06 is the very latest version of the "Gamers Benchmark" from FutureMark. The newest version of 3DMark expands on the tests in 3DMark05 by adding graphical effects using Shader Model 3.0 and HDR (High Dynamic Range lighting) which will push even the best DX9 graphics cards to the extremes.
3DMark06 also focuses on not just the GPU but the CPU using the AGEIA PhysX software physics library to effectively test single and Dual Core processors.
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Java was, as usual, a pain to deal with, cross-platform - version incompatibilities with my browser plugin at the beginning! - but after a lot of searching, I finally got that all sorted out. I was very happy to get the visualizations to work, and a couple of people in the Cambridge lab had fun with it too.
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Soon I will begin my journey as a Game Designer on Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft. I am immensely excited and can't wait to create enjoyable experiences for all of you in Azeroth! After the 38 Studios turmoil and uncertainty of the past several months, I couldn't imagine a more positive scenario for my family and career. As you might expect, ye olde Nerfbat is going to suffer and revert to ghost town status while I work hard at making great games again. Thank you for all of your well-wishes and support, and I hope to see you beyond the Mists of Pandaria!


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ARLINGTON, Va. (November 25, 2012)--President Barack Obama made a quick trip to a Virginia bookstore for some Christmas shopping.
The president took his daughters, Sasha and Malia, to One More Page Books Saturday in Arlington, Va.
The White House said Mr. Obama was promoting an effort called Small Business Saturday to encourage shoppers to patronize mom-and-pop businesses after Thanksgiving.
At the store, Mr. Obama held up his BlackBerry, evidently looking up a book title as he spoke with shop owner Eileen McGervey.
He said "preparation" was the key to his shopping.
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Blessing Hospital's inpatient Rehabilitation Services for adults, adolescents and children has been reaccredited by CARF International for a period of three years. This represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization providing inpatient rehabilitative care. Blessing inpatient Rehabilitation Services has been CARF accredited since 1998.
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Blessing Hospital inpatient Rehabilitation Services is a 18-bed unit providing nursing, physical, occupational and speech-language therapy for people who have lost their independence due to a variety of conditions including stroke, brain trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation and other neurological and orthopedic conditions.
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By BookRenter Eric
First, let me tell you a little about myself: I graduated high school in 2005 and chose to go to the University of Oregon. Initially I thought of pursuing pursue Business or Economics (like BookRenter Mike) as a major. Buy after my first year of college I decided to leave school and work full-time on a small business I started in high school.
Fast-forward 5 years… The small business didn't work out the way I had envisioned, and I decided to head back to the Bay Area and back to school.
My first semester back in school I desperately needed to get back in "school mode", so I promised myself I would only take classes I was interested in. I remember getting up in the morning to register for classes asking myself, "What really interests you, Eric?" After filtering through hundreds of classes trying to decide on a couple to take I came across a subject I had never really considered before – Computer Science. I did a quick Wikipedia search for 'computer science' and was blown away. This was exactly what I was looking for! I had always been a bit of a computer geek, but I had never thought about studying computer science in school.
It's only been a year since I made the choice to switch my major, but I truly couldn't be happier about it. Not only am I enjoying school but I can also see how what I'm working on in the classroom relates to the real world. Living in the Bay Area my studies will give me an edge when it comes time to find a job.
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It is said that perception becomes reality––recognizing five vacant commercial spaces in downtown Granite Falls, the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce is working to encourage a reality wherein these store fronts are filled.
"Perception has much to do with vitality," says Chamber Director Nicole Zempel. "If a small town main street looks empty and feels empty or in decline, what potential new business is going to see themselves opening up shop downtown? Who is going to want to visit or shop downtown?" she asks rhetorically.
In order to direct perceptions, the Chamber recently began the implementation of a Main Street Storefront Project in which vacant storefront windows are dressed up artistically to promote positive association and interest.
"It is a great way to draw fresh attention to buildings that are for sale or rent," Zempel said. "It could also play a role in attracting potential new businesses because there will be a recognition that people in this community care about their main street environment and support it. All of these buildings are such unique spaces with such great history––there is great potential in each of these locations for a new businesses."
Thus far, the creative energies of the Chamber of Commerce and the Granite Falls Youth Art Camp put on by local artist Tamara Isfeld has lent itself to the creation of river-related art scenes in the Main Street window displays of the recently shuttered Du-Mart building. The project has caught on with other individuals and organizations, and it is they who are hoping to take the reins in dressing up the remaining four properties.
"When [Chamber of Commerce intern Kyrie Kotlowski] and I were working on the Du-Mart window we had several curious folk stop in," said Zempel. "The initial act of just getting the ball rolling is really all it took. This was the kind of participation we were hoping for."
Already drawing the energies of volunteers interested in creating their own window displays for the betterment of main street seems to be changing attitudes earlier than the Chamber had hoped for. Indeed, perception is becoming reality. And reality is looking up in Granite Falls.
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Set the stage for all kinds of fun with our Dollhouse Furniture Starter Set. From couches to beds, every room in the house will be ready for the adventures to begin.
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NATO, Russia, and STARTNovember 23rd, 2010
Not only has NATO agreed to expand missile defense in Europe, the former Soviet Union has agreed to cooperate. Last Friday at the NATO summit, members approved the proposal to expand and link missile defense shield systems in the U.S. and Europe to protect against long-range missile attacks from rogue states like Iran.
NATO's secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen sought to expand missile defense in Europe and made it clear that he wanted Russia's cooperation in the effort. He got it, but at what cost? Although Russia's president Dmitry Medvedev agreed to cooperate, he said his country's cooperation must be a "a full-fledged strategic partnership between Russia and NATO…Otherwise, it's a no-go. Everybody's clear that the missile defense system will be useful only when it is universal. I'll be blunt with you, we need to sort it out." (Source)
In other words, Russia's cooperation is contingent on concessions NATO's willing to make.
NATO also sought Turkey's cooperation, but the country said it would not agree to the expansion if reference to Iran was explicit. To accommodate Turkey, Iran will not be named in the agreement.
During the summit, President Barack Obama took the opportunity to stress the importance of ratifying START, which calls for warhead and launcher reductions. No doubt ratification would please Russia, but Republican senators have questions about START. In his weekly address, the president made reference to these senators.
"Over the last several months, several questions have been asked about New START, and we have answered every single one. Some have asked whether it will limit our missile defense – it will not. Some, including Senator Jon Kyl, have asked that we modernize our nuclear infrastructure for the 21st century – we are doing so, and plan to invest at least $85 billion in that effort over the next ten years – a significant increase from the Bush Administration.
"Finally, some make no argument against the Treaty – they just ask for more time. But remember this: it has already been 11 months since we've had inspectors in Russia, and every day that goes by without ratification is a day that we lose confidence in our understanding of Russia's nuclear weapons. If the Senate doesn't act this year – after six months, 18 hearings, and nearly a thousand questions answered – it would have to start over from scratch in January."
The president adds that it would be a "dangerous gamble" to delay ratifying the treaty, but senators would be well advised to wait until the administration addresses their concerns.
The Heritage Foundation's Michaela Bendikova and Conn Carroll also blogged about START this week.


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EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado - It's flu season, and this one seems to be a doozy.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts out a weekly map of where flu has been reported. The most recent map shows "widespread" flu in 42 of the 50 states, including Colorado. And the flu hit hard and fast this season. Nationally, the feds report that people seeing doctors for flu symptoms doubled in the space of four weeks, to 5.6 percent of all patients.
Jill Kovacevich is the office manager for Doctors on Call, a clinic in Avon. Kovacevich said that flu-like cases in just the last month made up 7 percent of all office visits.
Before going farther, it's worth noting that "the flu" isn't what most of us think it is - that is, intestinal distress that keeps victims on, or near, a toilet. The flu virus is actually a respiratory illness, can lays people low with some combination of high fever, sore throat, coughing, body aches and more. And, unlike a cold, which can creep up on people, the flu hits all at once. It's sort of like being run over by a truck full of used Kleenex.
In short, the flu is a cold that's been hot-rodded in Satan's workshop.
The flu can put sufferers in bed or on the sofa for a long, miserable week. The flu by itself can be fatal - nationally, two children have already died from it this season, and epidemics in the pre-antibiotic age have killed millions. The flu can also lead to complications including bronchitis and pneumonia, which can also be fatal.
But just the flu state and federal officials know about greatly underreports the spread of the disease. Local health departments only report to the feds the flu cases that hospitalize people.
The seriousness of the disease is why people in the medical profession urge just about everyone to get flu shots.
In Eagle, Eagle County Public Health Director Jennifer Ludwig said that office has provided hundreds of flu shots - either at a relatively low cost or without charge to county employees and their families.
Vail Valley Medical Center also provides no-cost shots to all of its employees and volunteers. But, according to an e-mail from medical center spokeswoman Lindsay Warner, the facility doesn't require those vaccinations.
And, while the flu vaccine takes a couple of weeks to take full effect, the shots are still available. The medical center's pharmacies inside the Vail hospital and Shaw Regional Cancer Center have them, as do the county's public health offices and many other pharmacies and doctor's offices.
Those shots are no guarantee of a flu-free season, but they are an inexpensive way to boost your immunity.
Kovacevich said of all the flu patients Doctors on Call has seen in the last month, none received a flu shot there. It's unlikely those patients got a flu shot elsewhere, she said, because the clinic asks patients if they've had the shot.
While "flu season" generally runs from October until as late as May, the heart of winter is also the heart of flu season, with people mostly staying inside buildings that are sealed against the cold - perfect places for germs to spread.
That's why Ludwig urges people who are sick to stay home as much as they can.
"You need to think about your co-workers and what you could be spreading," she said. "It's a selfless thing to just stay home."
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking bids for the sale, harvest and removal of hay resources from the public lands of Mark Twain Lake.
Ten units are available for bid, totaling 138 acres. The composition of the hay available for harvest ranges from cool season grass/legume mix to warm season grass.
A pre-bid meeting will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Mark Twain Lake Project Office to inform prospective bidders of hay unit location, conditions and land use requirements.
Invitation for bid packages are available at the Mark Twain Lake Project Office during the business hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For further questions, contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097.
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DURHAM — U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., honored the courage and sacrifice of University of New Hampshire student Cameron Lyle, who gave up the final meets of his senior season to donate bone marrow to an anonymous recipient.
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There is more to the tradition of yoga than toning and strengthening. At the root, there is a vast and intriguing philosophy that teaches the ethics of nonviolence, patience, honesty, and respect. Michael Stone provides an in-depth explanation of ancient Indian yogic philosophy along with teachings on how to bring our understanding of yoga theory to deeper levels through our practice on the mat—and through our relationships with others.
To learn more about the author, Michael Stone, visit his website: www.centreofgravity.org
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"Intense, poetic, wise, practical, intimate, and visionary—the mind-body connection has never been better explored or explained."—Sharon Gannon, cofounder of Jivamukti Yoga
"Michael Stone manages to seamlessly integrate traditional teachings with contemporary advances in the field—and so adds new dimensions of meaning to both."—Richard Rosen, author of The Yoga of Breath
"Michael Stone brilliantly reveals the profound underpinnings of yoga that are rarely taught or understood."—Richard Freeman
"The Inner Tradition of Yoga has much to guide and inspire anyone on the road to insight."—Chip Hartranft, author of The Yoga-Sūtra of Patañjali
"Michael Stone details a practical and pragmatic psychology of yoga that can provide all practitioners a way to engage with the deepest transformative possibilities that yoga can offer. It is certainly what we need now."—Frank Jude Boccio, author of Mindfulness Yoga
"Few people on the planet have Michael's gift to explore and explain in contemporary language the profound wisdom of yoga. Highly recommended for teachers and students."—Larry Payne, PhD, coauthor, Yoga for Dummies and Yoga Rx


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Monday, October 1, 2012
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. – Augusta State carded an 8-over 288 during the second round of the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational at Olympia Fields Country Club's South Course just outside Chicago.
Four Jaguars – Derek Chang, Alex Wennstam, Robin Petersson and Meechai Padung – tallied a 2-over 72 and Cody Shafer booked a 3-over 73. Shafer slipped into a tie for 23rd and Chang moved into the top 30 at 29th. Wennstam climbed up to 41st, while Petersson and Padung are 47th and 65th, respectively.
The Jaguars improved one spot, moving up to 13th in the 14-team field, which includes six teams ranked in the top 24. Arkansas, the top-ranked team in the field, opened up a 12-stroke lead over Auburn with a 2-under 278. Florida State and Northwestern are tied for third place, 17 shots back, and Oklahoma State remained in fifth.
Sebastian Cappelen of Arkansas turned in the low round of the day – a 3-under 67 – to take a 1-shot advantage over Duke's Brinson Paolini. Stanford's Patrick Rodgers and Taylor Moore are tied for third, three shots off the pace, while Arkansas' Joe Doramus and first-round leader Nicholas Losole of Northwestern are four strokes back.
The field includes No. 8 Arkansas, No. 11 Stanford, No. 12 Florida, No. 16 Florida State, No. 21 Duke and No. 24 Clemson.
More information on Olympia Fields Country Club can be found at www.ofcc.info. Complete results are available at www.golfstatresults.com/public/leaderboards/team/static/team3757.html.
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Face-to-face interactions trump those face-to-screen
My son spends a lot of time online. I am not happy about this. While the verdict is out over how much time a kid needs to spend online before his brain turns into a rotted turnip, I surmise that the more time he spends online, the greater his risk of teenage catatonia.


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The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded two transportation improvement projects for Miller County at its July 9 meeting in Rolla.
Magruder Paving, LLC of Troy, Mo. was awarded a contract to overlay approximately 14 miles of Route 17 from Route 52 to Route 42 and nine miles of Route 52 from Route 54 to Route 17. Both roadways will have widened shoulders and rumble strips. The contractor submitted the lowest bid of $3,675,769. The work will take place in the 2013 construction season.
"These projects are welcome news for motorists in Miller County," said Project Manager Bruce Green. "The improvements we're making will not only provide a smoother ride for motorists, but a safer one as well."
For more information about these projects or other transportation-related matters, visit www.modot.org/central.
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Who is the Worst Friend on 'Girls'? Here's Our Recap
Hannah goes on an interview at jazzhate. It's online only, but it's $200 an article, and her boss, Jame, says "you don't seem that fancy, so…" She tells Hannah to think outside the box and write about something like threesomes or doing coke. (That's one way of thinking outside of the box…) "This is where the magic happens."
The rest of the girls are at Jessa's stoop sale — I guess none of that stuff is going to Thomas-John's apartment — and Hannah shows up to ask where to buy coke so she can write an article that exposes all her vulnerabilities. Marnie recommends asking the junkie who lives downstairs in Hannah's building. Marnie knows this because she had a conversation with him by the mailboxes once. Shoshanna collaborates this: "All the junkies in my building hang out by the mailboxes."
(Most interesting part of the episode-Hannah's wifi network names were Muffins are Tasty and Madam Ovaries.) Laird wants to know why Marnie moved out, pointing out they were completely different – they were on different schedules, got different magazine subscriptions and probably shouldn't have been living together in the first place. Hannah changes the subject and asks about his turtle. "He can be a real a—–e sometimes though." Laird offers Hannah some pomegranate juice, he's addicted to that. Laird says it was great Hannah made the first move about saying hi, but Hannah comes out and asks for cocaine (but she's not judging, she gets that it takes what it takes to get through life). Too bad Laird is clean now (he didn't look clean to Hannah), but he's always wanted to do something for her, so he will get it.
Marnie's job disgusts me. An older guy gets her attention by grabbing her ass to ask for a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. And she runs into Booth Jonathan. (Dumbest name ever). He says it's depressing Marnie works there now and how young people are so passionate about things but then give up the second it gets tough. (He has a point). Marnie tells Booth Jonathan that he's a con man who convinces people to pay way too much money for derivative art. He asks Marnie when the last time she had sex was. "Who do you think I am?" Marnie asks. "A person who's about to have sex with me." ugh. I hate both of them. Yet Marnie goes with him anyway to his apartment which is in an old office/bank. We see some of Booth Jonathan's art, which I think is awful but Marnie loves. He then puts her inside of some box (that she can't get out of unless it's opened from the outside) and it has a bunch of TVs it flashes weird images of like babies and dead animals at her to Duncan Sheik's "Barely Breathing." This is Ok for possibly 2 seconds. He makes himself some cappuccino and checks his AOL ACCOUNT??! before letting her out and comforting her. "You're so f—–g talented," she says. Of course they wind up having sex in Booth Jonathan's weird room, where, while doing it, he makes her look at the doll. Irresponsibly, he asks her if she's on the pill before he finishes. This whole interaction bothers me, from the moment he sees her in the club until the moment she laughs after they finish.
Elijah helps Hannah get ready for her night of doing coke. He picks out a ridiculous outfit for her to wear inspired by a girl he went to middle school with who slept with both her uncle and her dad. "It's called power clashing." Instead of waiting, they decide to do the coke now. No words can describe this too-small, ill-fitting outfit Hannah wears. We learn that, despite asserting the opposite, Hannah DOES want to get married, and she wants to eat 15 cakes while doing it. Elijah "wants to visit a prison." (I'll let that one stand by itself). Hannah also wants to learn how to write out a check correctly. Elijah points out they should be writing this down. "Leave your mark, Hannah," he says. She misinterprets this to mean peeing on everything. He quickly corrects her – write on the wall. And she does. "Raise show dogs," although that one is Elijah's.
They end up going to the club where Andrew Andrew (two gay guys) are DJ-ing. Another Hannah secret – she wants to have sex with herself, It's her dream yet her biggest nightmare. (Doesn't everyone feel that way?) Elijah says they are the sexiest people at this club. That is an … understatement… they are the SWEATIEST people there, possibly. And Elijah is wearing 2 shirts! Apparently Hannah is so hot she exchanges her strawberry shortcake ill-fitting shirt for a mesh shirt. A yellow mesh shirt. She is not wearing anything under the mesh shirt, so she's basically naked the entire night. Then Elijah and Hannah do more coke in the bathroom. Minus the drug factor, this looks like the funnest night ever! "Usually I hate when you wear your nipples out in public, but you look so beautiful right now," Elijah says. HAHAHA. Elijah tells her she's come so far; the two of them have so many memories. So Elijah want to be honest with her, so he tells her he slept with Marnie. He regretted it happened but if that's what it took for him to accept himself, then he's Ok with it. It happened 2.5-3 weeks ago, after their party. Hannah flips out. "How did that happen, like who's idea was that?" "It just sort of happened, I guess." Hannah wants to know if he finished and Elijah (who's being honest) says he couldn't keep it up. Hannah is so hot she sticks her head under the water in the sink and yells "I hate you," at Elijah.
Now the story comes together. Hannah texts Marnie to ask where she is, and of course Marnie (with a smirk) texts her back to tell her. Elijah and Hannah go to Metro Drugs, or "the night kitchen," and Hannah says she was meant to be his last. Elijah says "leave it to you to make this all about you and your role my path to honest sexuality." He says he could have other girls after they broke up. He says that what happened between him and Marnie had NOTHING to do with Hannah. (And Marnie tasted like non-petroleum lip balm and trident layers). He says it's always about Hannah, all the time. She silences him with a kiss. "When did you eat jerky?" "That is not any concern of yours," she retorts as she spots Laird lurking in the next aisle. He's been following them around all night to protect Hannah. Like the mom in Extremely Close and Extremely Loud. (I think he messed up the name of the movie). Laird starts crying because he betrayed himself for a pretty face, and he gives them more drugs – H – because he originally bought it for himself, but he can't keep it in his house. Obviously Elijah wants to take it — to save for later. Laird is worried about Hannah, she tells him to go home and relax with his turtle and checks her phone and learns where Marnie is. "She's with Booth Jonathan, that tiny shmeed of an artist she was obsessed with and made me walk back and forth in front of his house a million times." Hannah wants to head over there now, and invites Laird, but tells him not to cry.
Marnie and Booth Jonathan are having a stupid conversation about the 90′s when Hannah, Elijah and Laird show up. Hannah tells Marnie that Laird is her guardian angel. "WHAT are you wearing?" Marnie asks Hannah, horrified. "Oh, a shirt!" Hannah says. "It's a Wednesday night baby, and I'm alive" she pronounces." Hannah tells Marnie she came over to tell her she knows about her and Elijah. (I told her! Elijah shouts). Marnie quickly apologizes. "I don't need you to say sorry, Marnie. What I actually need for you to recognize is that maybe I'm not the bad friend and you're not the good friend. Ok? So you know what Marnie? I don't need to play by your rules anymore. Ok?" She lists all things she's done for Marnie that she didn't WANT to do. "What makes you a good friend is not doing something that you know would intentionally really hurt another person. And you did that, and you looked me in the eyes again and again and you lied to me with your eyes, and you said to me, by not saying anything, that you'd done nothing. So guess who's the bad friend. It's you. So why don't you just say who's a good friend and who's a bad friend. I think we know."
Wow. Coke really does bring out the truth.
Hannah says she'll continue to be Marnie's friend as long as Marnie knows she's a bad friend. Then she says to Elijah, "you know you're moving out, right?" Elijah tries to say he's staying, but Hannah puts her foot down. "You ruined my article, you ruined my night, you ruined my relationship with Marnie, and for that matter, my relationship with cocaine, which could have been my favorite drug." She leaves with Laird, kisses him at his door, and tells him it's just for tonight. "Oh my God," Laird repeats over and over again.
So who is the worst friend? Marnie? Hannah? Elijah? Sound off below.


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If you're looking to take your game to the next level and be ahead of the other players than you may want to study up on the game some while you're not out there shooting. This helps to get good ideas for new strategies and tactics. It also helps prime your brain so that you're subconsciously ruminating on it even while asleep. Here are some of the best books available.
1. Paintball Warrior Tactics: Secrets of Serious Bushball Players
by Zack Wickes
Paintball Warrior Tactics is a comprehensive guide that contains all of the secrets to the game. Within these pages you will find a number of tactical secrets, high level techniques and tricks that are guaranteed to up your game to the next level. This book takes an in-depth look at the "micro-skills" that move into more advanced gameplay.
2. 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks and Tactics
by Dave Norman
501 Paintball Tips, Tricks and Tactics is a great book for those who currently play paintball and for those looking to get into the sport. Each chapter contains information which then is built upon in following chapters, creating a cohesive synergistic and comprehensive system for understanding the fundamentals of good game play. It is great for getting the solids down, and is even helpful to experience players as a brush up on the mechanics of the game that they may have taken for granted. These strategies are straight from the professionals.
3. The Complete Guide to Paintball, Fourth Edition: Completely Updated and Revised
by Jerry Braun, Rob Rubin and Peter Field Peck<
Now updated and revised, The Complete Guide is a seminal body of work designed to disseminate the most advanced strategic and pragmatic information available on the game to date. It includes information on the practical and overarching elements of the sport to create a holistic guide for every aspect. This revised edition has gone back and updated each chapter and section to provide a definitive guide that includes new tips, tricks, strategies and techniques utilized by the pros themselves. It includes a history of the sport and some of the leading figures that have emerged.
4. Paintballer
by Rich Telford, Roman Maniere, and Fabien Cuviliez
This book looks into the game in a way that no other has. It explores aspects of gameplay that you will find covered in no other books. It covers the origins of the sport, from Bob Guersney to the national game and the forming of the NPPL. It covers in depth tactics on how teams invade stadiums and includes a dissection of every moment in the game. It takes a look at the top twenty players in the history of the game that have changed the way the game has been played to this day.
5. Paintball Digest: The Complete Guide to Games, Gear & Tactics
by Richard Sapp
If you're looking for an authoritative guide that covers all the aspects of gameplay then look no further. This book covers it all, from tips, to tournament information, game strategies, equipment and outfit guides, accessory information, reviews of various products, a manufacturing directory, safety/first aid tips and more.
After reading these books, you'll never look at the game the same way again.


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Wow, you guys have inspired me to go for it! I have always wanted to be a runner but haven't had the time to train.... at least that's what I told myself. At age 42 and 20 lbs. overweight it will be a challenge but tired of making excuses. So happy I'm not alone!
I'm in the process of losing a few lbs myself, and I also have never been a runner. The best part is, now that I'm running for myself, and not because a coach is making me, I'm loving it. I wish you success, and hope you continue to keep it up!
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Mamasu - Awesome decision! Enjoy your journey and new lifestyle! I started when I was 44 so yes, old dogs can learn new tricks. Take your time, train smart, and most of all enjoy.
Good luck on your training. I just started as well and haven't run in 6 years and turning 40 this year so in the same boat. It was difficult to find time when my kids were littler and dependent on mamabear so now it is finally time to put some of my needs on the front burner too. I don't think it is ever too late and the older we get the more we realize how important health and exercise can be for our bodies. Best of luck and stay on these forums b/c the motivation is key to being successful.
Kudos to you, mamasu! I also started running at age 42 and I'm going on 5 years now. I eventually started cross-training with swimming and biking and now I do 3-4 triathlons a year in addition to running events.
Start with a couple of 5Ks and once you're comfortable work your way up to a 10K and further if you really get the bug. Don't rush it, you have plenty of time. Listen to your body, you will get aches and pains but don't get disouraged because you will recover to run again another day.
Good luck!!
How far are you currently running? How long did it take you to start "loving it"? I think that's what excites me the most, I am doing it for myself. Thanks for the encouragement!
Hi Cyndi, thanks so much for the encouragement. I need it! How far are you currently running? How long did it take you before it was just part of your life? I am calling a trainer today! I am scared but sooooo excited! Sue
I'm currently doing anywhere between 1-3 miles. I've been training for my first 5K for several weeks now. As for the encouragement, it goes both ways.
Upcoming Races
3/13/10 HH Shamrock Run 5K 29:40
6/5/2010 Hog Jog 5K Trail Run
7/17/10 HH Beach Bum Triathlon
10/10/10 Buzzard Island Adventure Run
11/6/10 HH Bridge Run 10K
Hello! Isn't it funny how so many of us started right in that 40+ age range. Like you, I started at 42, which was just two years ago. I'm not a high-mileage runner (only 15 - 20 miles per week right now, which is actually high for me). I've always taken a steady but low-intensity approach to it. Building a base for running taaaaaaakes tiiiiiiiiiiiime. I'm still improving, still increasing my fitness and endurance, and still getting a bit faster, a little at a time. The advantage we have in our 40s, I think, is that we have more patience than we did in our 20s. So that's my advice to you -- be patient with yourself. Slow, steady progress is great, and it'll help you avoid injury. Best of luck!
Today was my first day on the c25k program and I did it! Thanks for all your encouragement. I probably wouldn't have had the guts to start without it!!! This is a huge break through for me and it wasn't as bad as I thought!!! I'm officially a runner in training!
Mamasu - sorry I didn't see your post from the other day! I've been running since early July 2008 and was able to complete my first 5K in late September 2008 so just about 3 months give or take a week. I didn't start to run to run for me. My DS was training for a karate belt test and needed to build endurance and his sensei suggested running for him. Since he was 11 at the time and a little lazy (well a lot lazy really), I decided to get him moving I needed to move too. That was 80 pounds and lots of miles ago. I was hooked after the first month. I knew he would be stopping once he passed his test so I signed up for the 5K so I would keep going. I use races as a motivation tool...I sign up and train to run the race. Ran my first HM in October 2009 and will run my second in April. Before I started my new HM training plan (which is very different than how I trained for my first) I was averaging about 40 - 45miles a week. This new plan incorporates a lot of speed, interval and hill work so the mileage is cut down quite a bit but the quality of the miles has increased in intensity. In other words, more quality less quantity. I had read initially to train for long distances for endurance and speed second. Well I've got the endurance down, now I'm working on increasing speed. Running is my passion....I guess you can call it my midlife crisis...I've met amazing people, done things I've never thought I'd be able to do, and I look better than I've looked since I graduated high school (I'm totally serious about that). I finally have a healthy relationship with my body and my mind....because of that, I'll never stop running. I wish you the best and I hope you find that passion too....it is SOOO worth it.
Glad I happened upon this thread as I really feel good about my accomplishment. I was 55 when I started walking in May 2008, added running in December 2008 and participated in my first 5k in March 09. Second 5K in October 09 when I continuously ran the entire second half, and improved my pace by a full minute. Due to injuries (plantar faciatis) took some time off, but this month began to train for a 6K in April. I toy with the idea of a half marathon, but first want to run an entire 5k.
I have lost 20+ lbs, but most importantly I feel healthier and energized. Wish I had started this long ago, glad I started when I did.
By the way, did I mention that I was 50 lbs overweight when I started.
I am 41 and finishing week 6 with 38lbs to lose so it can be done. I will admit to putting two days of rest in between runs at the beginning of the program to compensate for my total and complete out of shape self. Enjoy it! It is very empowering and uplifting. You should float right into since you were a regular walker. We are here if you need anything.
Thanks! I can't wait until week 6! I'm so excited that I don't want to rest tomorrow. It wasn't easy but it was easier than I expected. I seriously wouldn't have started without you guys!!! How much have you lost so far?
That is awesome that you are starting running. My circumstance was somewhat the same in that I picked it up past forty and about 20 lbs overweight, but I had run track in HS and even a 5K in college, so for me it was "getting back into shape" after being out for a long long time.
My advice to you is to update your training log religiously. One of the things that kept me on the wagon this time (I've now been running since late 2005) is being able to look at the progress on a chart. My first time out, I ran about 1/2 mile and then walked to finish my 30 minute workout. It took me about 6 months to build my non-stop run distance up to 5K, but I did it and I honestly look forward to my runs now. When you get to 5K, find races to run. They are a great way to stay motivated.
I hope that you are successful and that you enjoy your new lifestyle as much as I do mine!
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(April 09) SA Komen's Race for the Cure - 24:56.6
(May 09) Beach to Bay Marathon Relay (2nd leg) - 39:37
(June 09) American Sunrise 5K - 24:47.9
(June 09) Run for Africa 5K - 26:35.5
(August 09) My Cimarron 5K - 24:20.5
(November 09) Tx Lutheran University Bulldog 5K - 25:28
(December 09) New Braunfels Jingle Bell 5K - 26:27.6
(January 10) New Years 5K at Huber Ranch - 25:28.5
(February 10) Fuego 5K - 24:46
(March 10) American Sunrise 5K - 23:39
(March 10) Melissa Ridge 5K - 24:54.6
(April 10) Earth Day 5K - 24:04.3
(May 10) SA Komen's Race for the Cure - 25:38.7
(June 10) Mitchell Lake Bird Lovers' 10K - 52:23.4
(July 10) Castle Hills 5K - 25:27.2
(August 10) Pleasanton Cowboy Gallop 5K - 23:21.2
(December 10) Churchill Project Graduation Jingle Bell 5K - 23:26.7
(January 11) SARR Cobweb Chaser - 24:46.9
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WALNUT CREEK -- Deborah Lee Rose's life has been about raising her own family while imparting important messages through her children's books.
The author of "Into the A, B, Sea: An Ocean Alphabet" and "The Twelve Days of Winter" said the book that has had the most profound influence on her has been the all-time classic "Charlotte's Web."
Rose has teamed up with Barnes & Noble's Walnut Creek store, which will host a 60th anniversary celebration of Charlotte's Web and the store's anti-bullying campaign.
Local students are invited to submit artwork, essays, poetry and music that connect the story of Charlotte's Web to an anti-bullying situation today. Submissions will be displayed during Educators Appreciation Week Oct. 13-20, and the Oct. 18 Educator's Tea and Writer's Talk presented by Rose, who was inspired by the works of E.B. White.
"My kids went through local schools so it's a pleasure to talk to educators at the Barnes & Noble event and especially with a connection to the anniversary of Charlotte's Web, which has been my favorite book since childhood," said Rose, a Walnut Creek resident.
She will tell educators about E.B. White's love of nature and how he wove facts into his fiction -- much of which Rose learned about from a recently-published book "The Story of Charlotte's Web," by Michael Sims.
"I will also talk about parts of Charlotte's Web where this love of nature comes through so clearly, as in the chapter called 'The Miracle.' "
Rose said this link, between E.B. White's love of nature and the words he puts in the web, lets her talk about the power of words -- something teachers care about very much.
"Charlotte is not only a spider but a writer, and there are many parallels between the way she works in the book and the way real writers, including students, create literary works," said Rose, who will talk to the California School Library Association in San Jose about how Charlotte's Web and how it has inspired her to weave nature into her own books.
Barnes & Noble Walnut Creek continues its commitment to reaching out to the community with its Anti-Bullying Campaign, which started Oct. 1, said Kathie Cima, the store's community relations manager.
"Words can heal and help," Cima said. "Let's see if kids can connect the dots of helping rather than hurting with words."
She said parents and teachers in the local schools have been informed about the campaign and hopes students will express their thoughts through essays, artwork, poetry or music.
Cima has invited Vivian Boyd, a committee member on the California Young Reader Medal (CYRM) to speak at 4:30, Oct. 18 at the store about how students and schools can get involved in the CYRM reading program.
"The goal is to show appreciation for the teachers for their guidance and their conscientiousness," Cima said. "The teachers' goal is to encourage kids to be good citizens through positive examples of literature, art and music."
With all the confusing and often negative messages children are getting from the Internet and TV, Cima said teachers are faced with the challenge of how to maintain a positive outlook on life. Teachers need to be supported even more so now for their efforts, she said.
One way to do that is to give students a subject matter they can tackle using a medium to creatively express themselves, Cima said.
—We're putting the future of young citizens in our hands," Cima said.
Words to Help not Hurt"
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In September, McDonald's introduced Mighty Wings. These spicy snacks were originally expected to be a tremendous hit with consumers and add yet another category to the McDonald's menu that would compete with wings sold in other fast food chains.
Unfortunately for McDonald's things didn't work out exactly as planned. It seems that as we move forward into 2014, the fast food giant has about 10 MILLION pounds of unsold Mighty Wings. McDonald's is looking to dispose of this gargantuan inventory as quickly as possible.
10 million pounds is a lot of wings. So what exactly happened there, anyway?
McDonald's purchased 50 million pounds of wings for it's limited time product introduction. About 20% of that original inventory remains unsold. Consumers didn't think the Mighty Wings were quite as mighty as McDonald's had hoped.
While Mighty Wings reportedly tasted great, consumers apparently had a problem with what they may have considered a mighty price.
At more than $1 per wing for orders under 10 wings, the price "was not the most competitive," Don Thompson, McDonald's chief executive, told Bloomberg Businessweek. Three wings were sold for $3.69, five for $5.59 and 10 for $9.69. Three wings are barely a snack. A restaurant appetizer wing portion is usually six. And while you're paying more than $3.69 for that appetizer — it isn't fast food. Next, take into consideration that an order of 20 piece Chicken McNuggets is about $5.00 (depending on your location) and you can see why folks weren't thrilled about paying close to $10.00 for 10 chicken wings.
In an attempt to sell 10 million pounds of wings, McDonald's will now lower the price of Mighty Wings to $2.99 for three, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Even at a discount, that's still a lot of wings to sell. FoodFacts.com really can't imagine what 10 million pounds might actually look like. Especially frozen.


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QUESTION: Cardinals in the Catholic Church selected a new Pope — Pope Francis from Argentina. What do you hope this Pope will address or achieve in his tenure? Are you looking for a traditionalist or reformist? For you non-Catholics, do you think the selection of a new Pope and his leadership of the Catholic church has any bearing or relevance on Christianity as a whole?
Selection might never be able to undo wrongs
As a non-practicing Catholic, I'm not so sure that any selection would bring the church back from the major issue it is and has been facing for many years. That is the cover up of molestation charges. The extent the church has gone to cover up these situations from the diocese's all the way to Vatican City, has in my mind put a pallor over the church.
There have been no papal decree's coming down from any of the recent leaders of the church to take responsibility and address the issue. I will only hope and pray that this issue is addressed during this newest papacy.
Brad Mitchell
Sunrise Beach
Church isn't keeping up with current times
I grew up Catholic but no longer practice. They say the Catholic numbers are dwindling and it's easy to understand why: they have one huge sex scandal after another, women are still treated as second-class citizens.
I would like to see them move ahead to the current century but that seems unlikely. I don't think this will have any relevance on anything. The Catholic church is losing credibility.
Lisa MacConnell
Linn Creek
Church needs a thoughtful leader
We need a Pope that can be a spirtual leader in the 21st century. He will need to make some lasting changes on how the church deals with priests that have allegedly abused more than just moving them around until people forget and reinstating them in another area. He will have to really think about and make policy about priests marrying, and maybe in the future with families priests can be more attuned to the real life needs of the people they lead.
He needs to come to terms that in the 21st century, Catholic women do use contraception to plan their families and that supporting that decision will lead to fewer abortions. He needs to realize that Catholics look for preaching in the gospel that applies to the world as we know it and relate that to bibical teaching, rather than just endlessly reading scriptures without practical application. I don't think the Catholic church will continue to exist as it has for centuries, without major changes, and the next pope will have a lot on his plate.
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Livingston, AL - Valdosta State used a balanced scoring attack and a strong defensive effort to cage the Tigers of West Alabama Thursday night, 68-58. Brittany Ferguson and Brittney Nelson led Valdosta State in scoring to improve to 12-4 on the season and 3-2 in the Gulf South Conference. Meanwhile, UWA falls to 6-10 overall and 1-4 in the GSC.
Valdosta State survived an early attack from West Alabama to claim a one-point lead at the half. The second half was all VSU as the Lady Blazers scored 37 points in the second half to just 28 for West Alabama.
Ferguson poured in 21 points while Nelson scored 15 points, all on three-pointers. Nelson finished with five long balls while the entire UWA team only scored two. However, the Tigers went two of five from long range in the first half for 40 percent which is a big improvement from the worst three-point shooting team in the GSC at 21.2 percent. The Lady Blazers tightened up in the second half and did not allow a three from UWA to drop the Tigers' percentage to just 28.6. Meanwhile, VSU finished shooting 50 percent from long range and an impressive 49.1 percent overall.
The Valdosta State defense played well in the game, forcing 11 UWA turnovers. Also, West Alabama's Nikkia Jordan scored 22 points, but no other Tiger found double-digits. That includes Brittany Weathers, third in the GSC in double-doubles, who only scored six points, four of which came late in the game.
Offensively for VSU, Maylisa Johnson put forth a great effort for VSU, finishing with nine points, nine rebounds, five assists and just one turnover.
West Alabama took control of the game early in Pruitt Hall, going up 19-10 and eventually 26-16 with 5:40 left. Valdosta State, however, answered with a strong run to finish the half. Ferguson opened it with a lay-up followed by a three-pointer from Nelson, one of three she buried in the last four minutes of the half to outshoot West Alabama's team from long range.
The Tigers hit a shot to make it 28-21, but the Lady Blazers put together a few more baskets. First Courtney Mitchell made a basket followed by a Ferguson lay-up. Then Nelson hit another three-pointer to tie the game. West Alabama's Nikkia Jordan, the first half leading scorer with 13 points, made the next basket, but Nelson answered with a three-pointer with 42 seconds left in the half for a 31-30 VSU lead at the break.
Nelson earned the starting nod in the second half and promptly made her fourth consecutive three-pointer after Mitchell made a long jump shot for a 36-35 lead just under three minutes into the half.
Valdosta State used another 6-0 run at the 15-minute mark with two baskets from Johnson and a lay-up from Bena Hanyard for a 45-37 lead. After the Tigers made two of four free throws, Ferguson made two baskets for VSU's largest lead of the night, 49-39.
The Lady Blazers were able to maintain that lead and even build it up to a 16-points lead with 2:06 left to play. The smothering VSU defense held West Alabama to just two field goals over an eight-minute stretch late in the game. It proved too much for the Tigers to overcome as Valdosta State went on to a 68-58 victory.
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Miami, Fl--It's been 44 long days since Alabama and Notre Dame have played football. Tonight, they play on the biggest stage of all with a BCS title at stake in Miami. Two of the richest football traditions square off and now we'll see if it lives up to the hype.
If you go by the stats, this will be a defensive struggle. The Tide and irish are one-two in the nation in points given up, holding teams to right around 10 points a game. If it's a close game, that may favor the golden domers, having won six games by less then 10 points. How about the SEC factor?? Bama has won two of the last three crowns and the conference has won six straight. Now though, time to play the game
"We're going to play the way we've played all year" said brian Kelly "We're going to play fast, we're going to play aggressive because we don't carry all those preconcieved burdens. They're 18 to 21 year olds, they have no idea what that history means."
"I think that having those two traditions come together in a game like this, certainly creates national interest which is probably good for national interest." said Nick Saban
Of course there's plenty of star power, Notre Dame's Manti Te'o was second in the Heisman and he and the Irish defense will be put to the test. AJ McCarron and company are averaging nearly 40 points a game. but as Notre Dame's Brian Kelly said, this will be old fashion football decided by the big fellas up front


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- Even so the process of gas resorption and the existence of a gas retention regime will still be important.
- They propose that in the gas retention regime, resorption of water greatly speeds up welding by reducing the viscosity of the glass.
1.1 Physiology The absorption into the circulation of cells or tissue: bone resorption
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- Increased bone resorption, increased gastrointestinal absorption of calcium, and decreased renal excretion of calcium cause hypercalcemia.
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- In this setting, whenever hydrostatic and/or oncotic forces produce fluid at the pleural surface beyond the resorptive ability of the pleural lymphatics, a localized pleural effusion that is recognized as a vanishing tumor may result.
- This influence, along with the specialized receptors along the tubule, allows each tubular section a selective resorptive and secretory function.
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SNOWMASS VILLAGE - An upscale restaurant in Snowmass Village faces civil allegations that it served one of its diners a glass of bleach.
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Pitkin County District Court alleges that Basalt resident Janine Reichert, who was dining with her family at the Viceroy Hotel's Eight K restaurant, continues to suffer from medical problems related to the Feb. 27, 2011 incident.
On that date, a server poured from a water pitcher into empty glasses at the table where Reichert, her husband and three children were seated, the suit says.
"Immediately after Janine drank from the glass she immediately jumped up out of the her seat stating that she had drank chemicals and needed to get to the bathroom as she was going to throw up," the suit claims. "Janine's throat began to burn and swell up."
She then "raced to the restroom where she became violently ill."
Later, a restaurant employee told the husband, John Reichert, that the waiter likely had picked up a water jug soaking in bleach solution, believing it to be drinking water and serving it to the family, the suit says.
Another employee, the restaurant manager, also told Janine Reichert that she had consumed residue from the bleach left in the jug, the suit says. She was treated by paramedics who were called to the restaurant.
"As a result of the bleach poisoning, Janine suffered serious and continual medical problems which have not been resolved to this date including inability to eat effectively and in accordance with Janine's dietary needs and the development of persistent acid reflux syndrome which causes burning in her stomach and throat, serious digestive problems and other symptoms," the suit says.
Representatives of the defendants - Viceroy Hotel Group and Base Village Owner LLC, which owns the hotel - had no comment Wednesday about the allegations.
The Reichert couple's attorney, Alan Feldman of Aspen, said the hotel has not admitted fault and has not been willing to pay the alleged victim's medical bills.
Among the suit's seven claims for relief are negligence and loss of consortium for both the husband and wife. The suit does not specify an amount in monetary damages and demands a jury trial.


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CALGARY - The Edmonton Oilers will be looking to make a statement over their provincial rivals tonight as the Battle of Alberta reignites at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
As a result, the Oilers have added some brute to the lineup.
Alongside Lennart Petrell and Eric Belanger, Darcy Hordichuk will make his 2012-13 season debut.
Teemu Hartikainen will sit out. There will be no other changes to the roster as Devan Dubnyk gets the start in goal.
When asked if he recalled a game last season when Flames winger Curtis Glencross challenged Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Hordichuk smiled and nodded. He understands his role better than anyone and is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to exercise it tonight.
"Protection. That's exactly what I'm going to be out there for," Hordichuk said. "I'm going to go out and try to take some liberties on their guys, too. "It's going to be a great game a physical game and I hope our line can get there early and set the tone. I'm hoping we can bring a little bit of an impact and, at the same time, give the young guys a little protection out there."
"We're looking at it on a game-by-game basis," added Head Coach Ralph Krueger. "It's an opportunity to get some other players in the lineup and get our lines rolling. It's nothing personal against Harti. We look at it as a chance for him to watch and come back stronger for our next game. He's the kind of player we need more of.
"With the pace we're under and the amount of games we're playing in such a short period of time, we need our entire roster to be installed. Like I said earlier this week, Corey Potter being out last game had nothing to do with his play. We wanted to get to know our roster and get everyone involved.
"It's about getting people in there and seeing what they bring."
Hordichuk, who had a bird's eye view of Thursday's emotional come-from-behind effort, believes games like that can bring a team together.
"That's what it's all about," he said. "When you look back at everything at the end of the year, you think about the things that brought you together. Those are all things we're trying to do, have good third periods and never give up, whether there's three seconds or 10 seconds on the clock. At any point in a game we have enough skill in the room to make an impact on the scoreboard. It's all about developing a reputation in the League as a character team, and that's what we want to be this year."
Prior to Feb. 21, 2012's dominant 6-1 win over the Flames (which also happened to be Ralph Krueger's first as an NHL head coach), the Oilers had lost 10 straight at the Saddledome dating back to Oct. 17, 2008 when the orange and blue defeated the Flames 4-3.
Since then, the Oilers have won two straight against their Northwest Division counterparts are eager to continue that trend with another big performance tonight.
"It's always a battle when we play each other," Nugent-Hopkins said. "It's a game that's not hard to get up for, that's for sure."
Nugent-Hopkins has collected three goals in four career games vs. Calgary. He's also a bit of a Hockey Night star, posting six goals and 12 points in his career on CBC's Saturday night spectacle.
Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle currently lead all Oilers forwards in ice time. All three are averaging over 20 minutes per game -- a substantial increase over last season's totals. Hall led the young guns with an average ice time of 18:13 in 2011-12.
Krueger's message is simple. If the Oilers are going to have success in this shortened, 48-game campaign, it will happen because the kids are driving the bus.
Your best players will succeed in that role if given the opportunity to do so.
"We've spoken a lot about needing to maintain the pace," Krueger said. "We need four good lines to be able to do that. The power-play time has increased their ice time, but we're making a concerted effort to get them out there as much as possible. As long as we keep their shifts short and maintain our pace as a team, they should be able to hit 20 minutes on a regular basis."
Edmonton-born defenceman Mark Fistric made his Oilers debut Thursday night vs. Los Angeles at Rexall Place. The 6-foot-2, 233-pound rearguard has had this game on his calendar since his acquisition.
"It's exciting. You watch it and hear a lot about [the Battle of Alberta], but I've never had the chance to take part in it," he said. "Need we points. This season's short and every single point matters. Calgary is going to be a little desperate for a win and as are we."
Registering four hits (one of the demolishing variety as he leveled Jordan Nolan), Fistric was a force in Thursday's win. While he admits he was "a little rusty," the veteran was pleased with the outcome.
"As the game wore on, I got more comfortable and starting settling in," Fistric said. "That LA game was 'Oilers' hockey. We played well, took care of our own net and stayed patient. We didn't let frustration creep into our game and we were rewarded for it.
"That's what we have to keep doing and will be focused on tonight."
-- Ryan Dittrick, edmontonoilers.com | Follow me on Twitter @ryandittrick
Season series: The Battle of Alberta will have four full stanzas this season, but this will be the only one until April 1.The Flames took two of three in both cities last seasons and have won 15 of the last 18, but the Oilers have won the last two meetings. Their 6-1 victory on Feb. 21, 2012, ended a 10-game losing streak in the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Big story: It's been a long time, but Oilers fans have waited patiently for all these high draft picks to break out and pass the Flames in the standings on their way to bigger and better things. This game could make an early statement in the Alberta rivalry. The Flames can't get too caught up in that as they try to avoid going without a win in their first four games for the first time since 2000-01.
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Oilers: Despite going 2-1-0 in their first three games, the Oilers are wary of falling back into their habit of slow starts. If they gut out games like Thursday's 2-1 overtime win against the defending Stanley Cup champion Kings, they needn't worry much.
The penalty-filled game looked like it would be pushed into overtime on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' 6-on-4 goal with 1:05 left, but referees disallowed it due to goalie interference. Instead, Nail Yakupov tied the game in highlight-reel fashion with 4.7 seconds left, giving Sam Gagner a chance to grab the extra point with a power-play goal 3:01 into overtime.
"That's as close to a playoff atmosphere as we've had here," Gagner said. "We need to win these tight games, so it feels good."
Flames: The young guns of Edmonton may be riding into town, but in Calgary, rookie Sven Baertschi is wondering whether he will suit up Saturday night. Coach Bob Hartley has been shuffling his rotations of late, and the 2011 first-round pick found himself on the fourth line at Friday's practice. With Jiri Hudler and Roman Cervenka returning, Baertschi could be the odd man out as Hartley manipulates and molds the team to his system.
"Maybe he changes his mind tomorrow," Baertschi said to the Calgary Sun about Hartley's decision. Baertschi has no points, four penalty minutes and three shots on goal in his first three outings.
"It's gonna be a competitive lineup," Hartley said in the Sun. "Everyone has to fight for his ice time. Whether it's Jarome Iginla, whether it's Alex Tanguay, whether it's Sven Baertschi, this is the NHL and only one thing matters, it's to win hockey games.
"We will make the decision [Saturday] what is best for the hockey club."
Who's hot: Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Justin Schultz and Gagner all have a goal and three assists, while Yakupov has scored twice in three games. … Curtis Glencross has two goals and two assists in three games so far for Calgary.
Injury report: With Hudler and Cervenka due back, the Flames should be at full strength save for a long-term injury to defenseman Anton Babchuk (shoulder). … Oilers defenseman Ben Eager took a punch in the eye from Vancouver's Zack Kassian on Sunday night, and has since been diagnosed with a concussion. Andy Sutton (knee), Theo Peckham (hip flexor) Ryan Jones (eye surgery) and Nikolai Khabibulin (hip) remain on injured reserve.
-- Matthew Mankiewich - NHL.com
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