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Jennifer Foster is in her 2nd year of the Fresno PsyD program. She is currently completing her practicum at the Psychological Service Center (PSC) on campus and learning to work effectively within a system of care. Jennifer is also part of a research group that presented at the 2014 APA Convention in Washington, DC. The research was focused on rating course syllabi on levels of culture. She was able to apply the theoretical framework learned from her program to this research. While attending the CSPP PsyD program, she is also working as a Student Assistant with the Program Director. From this she has received great interaction with professionals in addition to growing her own connections. Jennifer is from the central valley and is committed to building a career in an underserved area. On top of working and school, Jennifer has helped to start a mentorship program at CSPP for incoming students. She and other members of her cohort will help guide new students through coursework, other academic expectations and navigating campus services.
Heather Moore is in her 2nd year of the Fresno PsyD program with an emphasis in Ecosystemic Child Development. She is currently Co-President of the Fresno campus Student Government Association (SGA). During her first year, she worked as a counselor for children from K-5th grade. From this experience, she found that some children open up faster than others and building trust helps to make them feel comfortable enough to open up. Heather is impressed with how involved and supportive the professors within her program are. They make an effort to have students visit their private practices to meet other working professionals and build a deep professional network. Heather is part of a small cohort that is very close and supportive. This year she gave a presentation with a research group at the Columbia Teachers Conference and the 2014 APA Convention. This was her first time presenting and, being the youngest of the group, she was very nervous. Heather's group helped her find the confidence to make it through the presentation flawlessly. In the future, Heather hopes to have her own practice for children and families with a focus on art therapy and play therapy.
Fulviu Mihai Fodoreanu
I feel honored to be a graduate student at CSPP Fresno in the Clinical PsyD program. After talking to licensed psychologists throughout my years in undergraduate studies, I found a common theme to be present when inquiring about graduate programs in Psychology: a deep respect and appreciation for the quality of education offered by CSPP, which stood out from other universities. One of my undergraduate professors said, "If you want a Business degree, you go to Harvard because they are the best in that field; and if you want a Psychology degree, you go to CSPP because they are the best in that field." My experience here is amazing; from qualified doctors teaching the classes, to amazing opportunities offered within the specialized program; from highly trained and qualified staff, to a professional and high-paced environment, they all exceeded my expectations. CSPP professors are not only educators, but licensed psychologists working in the applied field, and I feel privileged to be taught by them. CSPP has transformed my weaknesses into strengths through their approach towards education and I am grateful for it. CSPP has enriched my life, my professional skills and stance. I am a better student now, and I will be a better Psychologist because of CSPP. I plan to go into Private Practice after my graduation, and I am confident that my training here will prepare me for what is to come and more. CSPP raised the bar in doctoral studies.
Christa Johnson
I am a Clinical Psychology PsyD student at CSPP; I graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a major in Psychology. After obtaining my Bachelor's degree, I worked in various crisis and inpatient settings in the central valley. I chose to pursue a PsyD at CSPP for many reasons. First, I was impressed with the emphasis CSPP places on cultural sensitivity, as I believe practicing as a competent clinician is not possible without this knowledge. As a result of this emphasis, I feel confident in my ability to conduct psychotherapy as a sensitive clinician who takes special care to respect the unique beliefs and experiences of my clients. I was also impressed with CSPP's emphasis on the integration of theory and applied practice, taking care to highlight the importance of evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Through the use of vignettes and role-plays in class and the core faculty's abundance of knowledge and clinical experience, CSPP has provided me with wonderful support in conceptualizing cases and implementing appropriate interventions with my clients. At CSPP, my clinical work has included conducting psychological assessment and individual psychotherapy with adolescents in school settings, therapy with individuals with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental illness, and trauma-based work with recently victimized women and children. The program has also afforded me the opportunity to conduct psychological assessments in forensic and rural settings with adolescents and adults. My clinical interests are in work with adolescents and families, and clients with persistent and severe mental illness.
Catherine Padilla
As a Clinical Psychology PsyD student at CSPP, I have been afforded the wonderful opportunity of pursuing my goal of becoming a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been honored to receive the CSPP Dean's Award of Excellence each year that I have been at CSPP. CSPP has also allowed me to study child psychology, an area of interest I hope to pursue further as I progress through both the program and my career. The support and reception I have received while beginning the difficult dissertation process has exceeded my expectations and allowed me to focus on a topic that is both interesting and exciting. Although I entered CSPP with limited clinical training, I have since developed a level of competency and confidence that has allowed me to work well with various populations and different settings. I chose this program because it serves my community, as a life-long Central Valley resident, it was important to me to remain local while also having access to the tools necessary for serving this diverse population. CSPP strives to incorporate knowledge of diversity into each course, providing students with a wealth of knowledge to draw upon while working in various placements. Ultimately, I chose CSPP after talking with a number of mental health professionals who spoke highly of the program and its graduates. Working in the community through practicum placement, I have also had the opportunity to discover the positive reputation graduates of the program have created for the university. I look forward to continuing their legacy!
Nicole Preiss
I am a Clinical Psychology PsyD student at CSPP. I chose the program in Fresno because I was interested in clinical practice and smaller class sizes where I could receive one-on-one attention. I also chose the Fresno campus because of the location, which provides a low cost of living and a diverse community. The diversity of the Central Valley has strongly benefited my clinical training. While attending CSPP I have been awarded the CSPP Dean's Award of Excellence Scholarship twice. During my second year I was a Teaching Assistant for Intellectual Assessment and continued in that role the following year. This was a wonderful opportunity that allowed me to strengthen my assessment skills. In my third year I had the privilege of working with Dr. Jack Kahn, Professor and Program Director of the CSPP Fresno Clinical Psychology PhD program, on a book chapter regarding Dialogical Self Theory. It was a new experience and area of study that I thoroughly enjoyed learning about. Regarding my clinical experience, I have had the opportunity to work at California State University, Fresno and the Psychological Service Center at CSPP, which helped me be a good fit for my internship at Santa Clara University Counseling and Psychological Services. I have found that I enjoy working with adult populations and have clinical interests in anxiety disorders, trauma and LGBT psychology.
Kellie Sulier
I am a three-time CSPP Dean's Award of Excellence recipient. My current clinical training is in the Batterers Intervention Program, working with probationers who have been mandated to treatment for issues regarding interpersonal violence. Previously, my clinical work was with clients who had developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and learning disorders. My dissertation research is examining quality of life perception among aging clients and clinicians who treat aging populations. I hope to eventually work in a VA setting and am currently focusing my internship applications on such sites. Choosing CSPP was easy. I was fortunate to have met two CSPP graduates who were teaching at the school where I completed my undergraduate work. They demonstrated such strong clinical and teaching skills. I was impressed and decided to apply to the program that delivered such a fabulous product. The Clinical Psychology PsyD program in Fresno has not disappointed me. My academic journey has been well-rounded. The collegial environment has helped me develop a strong set of clinical skills. The faculty has played an important role in helping me discover clinical interests that were unknown to me. I feel privileged to have spent these three years here, and am confident that the PsyD program has prepared me for the next phase of my professional journey.
Israel Wajda
I am a Clinical Psychology PsyD student at CSPP; I graduated with my Bachelor's degree from California State University in Fresno. After considering the options for graduate study in addition to my career goals, CSPP at Alliant was the clear choice to continue my education. The Clinical Psychology PsyD program seems to be tailor-made for me. My interests lie much more in the practical areas of child psychology, and the program provides a top-notch education emphasizing exactly that. I had the opportunity to have a few Alliant professors instruct some of my undergraduate courses, so I was already looking forward to obtaining my education from individuals who are not only experts in their field, but also are currently in practice. As I met more of the faculty and staff, it became apparent that each and every member is invested in my success. I spent a good deal of my vocational history working in both a psychiatric office and as a group counselor. These experiences instilled in me a love of the science of psychology, and when the opportunity presented itself, I jumped at the chance to continue my education and pursue a career in the field. Opportunities abound for growth and learning beyond scheduled classes, as students are afforded the ability to attend lectures and presentations from highly respected individuals in the field as well as immersion opportunities for multicultural experiences. I truly feel that every chance for success is given at CSPP and I look forward to maximizing the benefits that membership in the student body allows.
Our graduates are employed in virtually every employment setting where psychologists contribute to the well-being of society. The vast majority are licensed within 2 years of finishing their degree. They provide psychotherapy, assessment, supervision and consultation in community mental health settings, military medical centers, HMO's, hospitals and medical centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, correctional facilities, academic departments, university counseling centers, private practices, state and county hospitals, private group practices and private psychiatric hospitals. Some have developed opportunities to provide services as private providers in nursing homes and correctional facilities. Considering the diversity of students' backgrounds and training opportunities available through our Program, it is not surprising to find equal diversity in their career paths. We are excited to note that our graduates are combining:
- Psychotherapy Practice (89%)
- Assessment (61%)
- Consultation (48%)
- Supervision (50%)
- Administrative/Leadership Roles (54%)
This is very positive support for our practitioner-scholar model of training with its mix of clinical practice, consultation, administration and supervision.
Our alumni overwhelmingly feel the program prepared them to work in diverse mental health settings with multiple skills. In a recent survey of the last seven years of our graduates (78% completion rate) the alumni/ae suggested that the program prepared them effectively or very effectively to:
- Complete Psychological Assessment and Diagnostics (95.8%)
- Provide Clinical Supervision (90%)
- Provide Psychotherapy (81.6%)
- Serve as a Consultant (75.5%)
Dr. Maria A. Brooks graduated in 2005 from the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in Fresno; she contributes
her professional achievements to the dynamic curriculum and training that CSPP provided.
She explains, although the program provided specialty tracks, she took great pleasure
in exploring diverse field electives offered at CSPP. Additionally, she states, "I
had the choice to personally tailor my education and training to what interested me.
From health psychology and women studies to learning various therapeutic treatment
approaches when working with children and adolescents, I always knew whatever course
I took would be significant to my career. I can honestly say I often incorporate aspects
of my diverse curriculum and training into my day to day professional duties." In
addition to the experienced instructors and diverse curriculum, Dr. Brooks highlights
the "eclectic practical training" as another instrument towards her professional accomplishments.
Specifically, she states, "Every instructor, practicum site and supervisor I had has
contributed to my clinical skills and my overall professional development. At the
end of the day any doctorate program can teach clinical theories and different clinical
approaches to treatment. However, CSPP taught me the value of being a professional.
Professionalism is something acquired through experience not through a text book.
The pride the Fresno Psy.D program takes preparing an ethical and competent professional
is by far The Best in the field."
In addition to being an Adjunct Professor at Keiser University, Maria A. Brooks proudly works for Armor Correctional Health Services, Inc. as the company's Corporate Clinical Coordinator for Behavioral Health. Armor is a physician and minority-owned enterprise, which provides comprehensive medical, dental and mental health services exclusively for patients in jails and prisons. The company currently services thirty nine correctional facilities in various states throughout the country. Specifically, Armor works directly under the direction and consultation of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer in matters concerning the delivery of services to all their correctional facilities. Armor's commitment to building continuity of behavioral health services is reflected in all aspects of their facility-based evaluation and treatment approach. They support early and comprehensive assessment of detainees from the time of admission to the correctional facility through on-going relationships with jail diversion, court liaison, and community mental health programs.
Dr. Kristin Marvin, graduated in 2009 from the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in Fresno, while a graduate
student, she was able to take a variety of clinical courses geared towards helping
her achieve her academic goals of being a Clinical Psychologist. The professional
instructors at CSPP taught her ways of better helping her clients and generally being
a better clinician, while also presenting the most up to date and informative research
and best practices. CSPP offered her many great practicum training sites and a fantastic
internship site where she ultimately stayed for her postdoctoral internship year,
as well. Through classes taught, professional instructors offering first- hand information
and knowledge on relative clinical matters, and fitting practicum and internship sites,
CSPP prepared her to be not only an informed clinician, using the best practices for
my population, but also helped me hone in on her basic clinical skills that really
mean the most when in session with clients.
Since graduation, Dr. Marvin stayed at Fresno City College to complete her post-doctoral internship year and then worked abroad in England for 3 months, upon her return she worked for the State prison system. In 2012 Dr. Marvin started her own private practice, started supervising interns at Fresno City College and CSPP and started working as a Behavioral Medicine Consultant for a chronic pain management company using holistic and integrative methods to treat chronic pain. She had very rewarding and extremely amazing opportunities as a Psychologist and has worked in a variety of settings with many different populations. Starting January 2013 Dr. Marvin will be back at CSPP teaching in the program she graduated from Clinical Psychology PsyD Fresno and two other local graduate programs.
Dr. April C. Owens, graduated in 2007 from Clinical Psychology PsyD program in Fresno, states that CSPP played a pivotal part in her career goals and achievements, and that she was trained to be competent in both the science and the practice of psychology. She found a great amount of appreciation for the scientific scrutiny that was taught in the classrooms. She constantly reflects back on the things that she learned as it relates to the Cultural Diversity courses and the direct clinical interaction that she gained from The Psychological Service Center. She feels very prepared and competent when teaching students due to the training that she received in the Doctor of Clinical Psychology Program at CSPP. She has been employed at Alcorn State University as an Assistant Professor of Psychology for the last 5 years. Dr. Owens was recently appointed the Coordinator of the Psychology program and as the Internship Supervisor in the school of Education & Psychology. In addition, she serves on many leadership committees at the university. Dr. Owens has been fortunate to serve as the advisor for the Psi Chi, International Honor Society, Chairperson of the Faculty Assembly as a Faculty Senate Representative for the Department of Education and Psychology.
Dr. Shilpa Trivedi, graduated in 2010 from Clinical Psychology PsyD program in Fresno, states she has
gained valuable clinical training that encouraged me to continue thinking critically.
Dr. Trivedi entered the program as an experienced master's level clinician, she was
challenged to rethink former ideas in the area of psychology and to be open to new
ones all of which well-prepared him for her current work as a psychologist. After
graduation Dr. Trivedi began her postdoctoral training at MHMRA-Harris County in Texas
as a clinical team lead where she continue to employed as a licensed psychologist.
In her capacity as a clinical team lead, she directs and guides clinicians in their
clinical work and provides administrative supervision to the entire clinic. In addition,
she has established her own private practice, focusing on providing individual therapies
and psychological evaluations.
Dr. Ghia Xiong, immigrated as refuges at 10 years old with not know a word of English, after 30
long years of education and hard work, he received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology
from the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in 2010. While a graduate student at CSPP,
Dr. Xiong was a fellow in the CSPP Mental Health Service Act program and in the American
Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program-Psychology Summer Institute.
Recently he was also the recipient of the 2012 Mental Health Loan Assumption Program
Now, Dr. Xiong works as a Registered Psychologist with the Fresno Center for New Americans' Living Well Program. He provides psychotherapy and develops culturally and linguistically appropriate health and mental health educational materials, workshops, and training to the community. Also, Dr. Xiong has successfully written many grants and helped to secure over more than $2 million in mental health funding for the organization. Also, Dr. Xiong is teaching part-time as an adjunct faculty at Reedley Community College in the Hmong Health Interpreter Program and works as a consultant on Hmong cultural issues, and Hmong language interpreter and translator services.


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What do you do when someone you care about is caught in the downward spiral of addiction? The goal of an intervention is to get the person who is addicted to alcohol, to drugs, to gambling, to sex, to what have you to seek treatment-to seek treatment today. And it is remarkably effective: over 80 percent of people faced with an intervention agree to get help. In When Enough Is Enough, Candy Finnigan offers support, advice, and hope to people who care about someone with an addiction. She acknowledges that although intervention is a powerful tool, it is a complicated process-one that absolutely must be done right.
This kind of confrontation must be highly structured, and Finnigan-a veteran of hundreds of interventions-provides a frank but sympathetic guide to preparing for and staging an intervention. By talking readers through the personal, medical, psychiatric, financial, and legal issues involved, she turns what seems like a chaotic and overwhelming task into a manageable and empowering experience. less
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8 Great Car Values for a Midlife Crisis
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Some seasoned car buyers might want to relive their youth and hark back to what was cool in the days of convertibles and drive-in movies; others might decide to keep things a bit more modern with hipper, greener vehicles.
You don't have to spend a fortune to get a midlife pick-me-up. We took the hottest vehicles ranging from $16,589 to $62,750 and ran them through Kiplinger's rankings -- which reward gas mileage, resale value and safety as well as performance -- to find the best values. There's something for everyone on this list, whether you want a superfast roadster or you want to feel younger (and cooler) -- as responsibly as possible, of course.
Take a look at our top picks, and tell us which is your favorite by leaving a comment below.
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Ford Mustang GT
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Invoice price: $28,235
Horsepower: 412
MPG: city: 17, highway: 26
Looking for an edge? Remember Steve McQueen roaring through the streets of San Francisco in the 1968 cop flick "Bullitt"? That was a dark green Ford Mustang GT 390 he was driving.
The Mustang has been a legit revival-muscle-car choice since its 2005 makeover, which revived design cues from the 1960s classic pony car. The redesign of the 2011 -- a Kiplinger's Best New Car winner -- hasn't strayed far from those roots, but the powerful V8 is capable of angina-inducing speeds and makes the new-era Mustang a very muscular car. Just stay within the speed limit, and obey all traffic laws. Ford Mustang GT
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Porsche Boxster Spyder Convertible
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Invoice price: $56,390
Horsepower: 303
MPG: city: 19, highway: 26
Many celebrity players have driven Porsches over the years, but few were cooler than 1950s film star James Dean. Dean's love of Porsches became legendary after his untimely death at the age of 24 while driving a 550 Spyder.
If all you desire is two seats and the feel of the wind tousling your hair, then the automaker's Boxster convertible model is a good choice. It corners and brakes like a dream, and the engine is placed mid car, so there's storage fore and aft. The Spyder has a larger engine and more horsepower. If money is tight and you can sacrifice some speed, you can't go wrong with the base Boxster, which costs $13,000 less. Porsche Boxster Spyder Convertible
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Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport Convertible
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Invoice price: $22,180
Horsepower: 167
MPG: city: 22, highway: 28
Despite its Japanese pedigree, the Miata was inspired by such Euro roadsters as the MGB and Triumph TR6.
Like those forebears, the Miata isn't superfast (its zero-to-60 time is roughly the same as the Honda Accord's). Rather, it's responsive and stripped to the essentials, so you feel connected to the road. The redesign of the 2006 model made it large enough to comfortably accommodate drivers up to 6 feet 1 inch tall. Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport Convertible
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Chevrolet Corvette
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Invoice price: $45,495
Horsepower: 430
MPG: city: 16, highway: 26
Touted as "The Great American Sports Car," the Corvette will be 60 years old in 2013, around the same age as many boomers old enough to remember the original fiberglass model. If speed is what you need, try zero to 60 in 4.2 seconds from a beastly (and noisy) 6.2-liter V8 engine in today's version.
The original 1953 Corvette offered a heater and AM radio as standard features. Nowadays, Bluetooth technology, heated seats and satellite radio are counted among its basics. You also get a large cargo area, so you and your traveling partner can fit a couple of suitcases in for a real road trip. At under $50,000, it remains one of the best sports car bargains around, despite costing far more than the first-generation model, which clocked in at under $4,000. Chevrolet Corvette
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Chevrolet Volt
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Invoice price: $39,388
Horsepower: 149
MPG: city: 35 , highway: 40
Despite their higher price tags, green cars are starting to gain in popularity thanks to rising energy costs. Perhaps one of the most well-known mid-lifers to hop on the hybrid bandwagon is curmudgeon Larry David of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" fame, who likes to flaunt his very own Toyota Prius on the show.
Our green-car pick, the electric-powered Chevrolet Volt, might not pop into your mind as a midlife-crisis car, but it was one of the most heavily marketed, highly anticipated introductions by a carmaker in years. Volt drivers are perceived as environmentally conscious early adopters -- and that can make you feel good about yourself. Chevrolet Volt
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Infiniti G37 Journey
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Invoice price: $33,950
Horsepower: 328
MPG: city: 19, highway: 27
The G is sort of a stealth midlife-crisis car. No one -- maybe not even your spouse -- will raise an eyebrow and suspect that you are compensating for a lack of excitement in your life. But the rear-wheel-drive sedan's 3.7-liter V6 ensures quick acceleration, and its agile handling lets you take curves at steering-wheel-gripping speeds. Meanwhile, the G is reliable, and you can even fit the kids or your in-laws in the back seat without damaging their knees. Infiniti G37 Journey
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport
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Invoice price: $25,526
Horsepower: 205
MPG: city: 15, highway: 19
Members of Generation X, who are coming of age for a midlife crisis (assuming they can afford one), don't share boomers' nostalgia for muscle cars. In fact, they may not have much nostalgia for cars at all, which were generally a fairly sorry lot when they were in their teens. A fun exception back then was the Jeep, and today's Wrangler retains the spirit and style of its forebears.
The proclivity of early models to flip over has largely been overcome by extending the length and the wheelbase (and more recently, electronic stability control); the Unlimited series even comes in a four-door model. And remember, it's a convertible, too. Take it to a trailhead, or drive it along the water's edge one night and let the wind blow through your hair -- or what's left of it. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport
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Ford Thunderbird
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Private party price: $14,959
Horsepower: 280
MPG: city: 16, highway: 22
Introduced in 1955, Ford's Thunderbird convertible is a sleek, shiny beacon to a generation of car lovers who grew up in the late 1950s and 1960s. Even the Beach Boys sang the T-Bird's praises in their 1964 song, "Fun, Fun, Fun."
Ford later tried to turn it into a luxury sedan and kept it in production until the late 1990s. In 2002, the automaker revived a retro-look model, but the car was eventually shelved for good in 2005. Thelma and Louise took a 1966 Thunderbird for a wild ride in the 1991 movie of the same name, showing that the ladies like a little wind in their hair, too. But for heaven's sake, stay within the speed limit and obey all traffic laws. Ford Thunderbird
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POPLAR BLUFF -- Robert Smith and Randy Collins of Sikeston garnered the feature win in the Hobby Class at the Poplar Bluff Speedway.
Kyle Berry, 15, of Poplar Bluff is the team's driver.
Berry has been racing for four years and also owns his own car which he races in the pure street class.
He drives both cars every Friday and Saturday night.
The team also races at the Malden Speedway each weekend and have won a total of eight features and multiple heat races this season.
They have also traveled to out-of-town races at Bargerton, Tenn., Harrisburg, Ark., Batesville, Ark., and Talledega, Ala.
Team sponsors include Smith's Auto Repair of Sikeston, Sanders Roofing of Sikeston, Berry Roofing of Poplar Bluff, Gamble Lumber Co. of Poplar Bluff and family and friends.
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A Hundred Years of Texas Waterfowl Hunting
Waterfowl hunting has been a way of life in the Lone Star State since long before the region was settled by pioneers. In A Hundred Years of Texas Waterfowl Hunting, author R.K. Sawyers uncovers the rich history from roughly the 1870s until the 1970s. The discussion is broad and deep, ranging from changing habits and regulations to duck clubs and gear. Anyone with an interest in learning more about Texas duck hunting will not be able to put this book down.
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So let me just get this out of the way right up front: I bought a PS3. I really didn't intend to — I was more interested in finding a Wii — but there's something about being in a Walmart after Christmas and seeing the PS3 on the shelves that I just couldn't resist. I felt giddy and dirty simultaneously, which is always a sexy combination.
Being over at Kohath's house and seeing the PS3 hooked up to his 52″ TV a few nights before was sort of inspiring, despite the fact that I didn't care for the games he had. That whole new technology thing is just intoxicating, and I'm nothing if not a pawn of overhyped commercialism.
Plus, here's my justification: Once I settle in and buy a house here in the Boston area I will be picking up a new HDTV. I'll want to watch high-def movies on it. Blu-Ray delivers the goods, and the PS3 plays games too. See how easy it is to convince myself to spend lots of money?
The Bluetooth remote is pretty sweet (sold separately, of course), and the console itself looks cool. One of these days I'll even buy some games for it.


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Definición de dispatch en inglés:
(also despatch)
verbo[with object]
1Send off to a destination or for a purpose: he dispatched messages back to base [with object and infinitive]: the mayor dispatched 150 police officers to restore order
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- They didn't have any weapons - or weed, for that matter - so they were dispatched and sent on their way.
- From his driveway, Benelli dispatches patrol cars and sends officers to new assignments.
- Police quickly dispatch a cab and send them home.
send (off), post, mail, forward, transmit, email
2Deal with (a task, problem, or opponent) quickly and efficiently: they dispatched the opposition
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- Meanwhile, Shuae had already quickly dispatched his opponent, the twin blades surprising and overcoming his foe.
- O'Malley's ability depends largely on his eagerness to dispatch opponents back to the dressing room quickly in sometimes alarming states of dishevelment.
- It's a sign of the changing attitude of the players that this season they have been far more disciplined in dispatching opponents, even in the face of overzealous aggression.
deal with, finish, conclude, settle, discharge, perform;
expedite, push through
informal make short work of
2.1Kill: he dispatched the animal with one blow
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- Hardened by his visions and experience with the Citadel, he is no stranger to killing and has dispatched his fair share of assassins.
- If a farmer fails to meet this deadline the animal is unable to leave the farm and is therefore not allowed to enter the foodchain dispatching many animals to death.
- And many of these people were killed or dispatched to work at death camps.
kill, put to death, take/end the life of;
slaughter, butcher, massacre, wipe out, exterminate, eliminate;
murder, assassinate, execute
informal bump off, do in, do away with, take out, blow away, ice, rub out, waste
literary slay
1The sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose: a resolution authorizing the dispatch of a peacekeeping force
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- Cabinet-level approval of legislation that would authorize dispatch of Self-Defense Forces personnel could come as early as today.
- I would have thought the date of dispatch or date of posting.
- If you have an interest into what really happened on the day, you can either read the unedited transcripts or download the audio dispatch transmissions.
sending, posting, mailing, emailing
1.1Speed in action: the situation might change, so he should proceed with dispatch
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- Sir Christopher said the overall impression in this case was of a child protection investigation conducted 'with dispatch or perhaps undue haste'.
- While the plaintiffs have the onus to proceed expeditiously and with dispatch in the prosecution of an action, this is not a case where the default has been intentional or contumelious.
- Worse, their districts or specific duties to which they are assigned are so self-regulated, they dare not cross a street or act with dispatch if a crime is being committed outside their jurisdiction.
promptness, speed, speediness, swiftness, rapidity, briskness, haste, hastiness
literary fleetness, celerity
2An official report on state or military affairs: in his battle dispatch he described the gunner's bravery
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- It is building up a new squad of highly-trained birds able to handle confidential military dispatches.
- His official dispatch, written in 1945, was placed on the restricted list apparently because the Air Ministry took objection to it.
- I am told that many of these early military telegraphic dispatches survive in the War Department collection of the U.S. National Archives.
communication, communiqué, bulletin, report, statement, letter, message;
news, intelligence
informal memo, info, story, lowdown, scoop
literary tidings
2.1A report sent in by a newspaper's correspondent from a faraway place.
Oraciones de ejemplo
- Thus each of my 17 chapters begins with a dateline, as if it were a journalistic dispatch.
- The Associated Press sent a dispatch out of Bangkok that they considered news.
- The best journalistic despatches always come from behind enemy lines.
3The killing of someone or something: the legendary dispatch of villains by a hero
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- The entry of Michael Corleone into the family business, the transition of power from his father, the ruthless dispatch of his enemies - all of this is told with an assurance that is simply outstanding.
- As soon as hounds do get close to a glycogen depleted deer, it is very unlikely to escape and its despatch is generally prompt.
- She received a letter from Sir Anthony Babington, asking for her to approve "the dispatch of the usurping Competitor" in other words, the assassination of Elizabeth.
killing, slaughter, massacre, extermination, elimination;
murder, assassination, execution
literary slaying
Early 16th century: from Italian dispacciare or Spanish despachar 'expedite', from dis-, des- (expressing reversal) + the base of Italian impacciare, Spanish empachar 'hinder'.
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Anatomy of a Ryder Cup Meltdown
Maybe we can't fault the Americans for losing yet another Ryder Cup, and this one in such dramatic, upsetting fashion. Europe has existed for centuries longer than the U.S., and they've probably developed any number of arcane blood rituals in order to continually seal their victories at the bi-annual tournaments. After Sunday, such an explanation might not be beyond the pale. Through two days of competition, the U.S. was looking at what seemed like a sure thing: what would've been just their second Ryder Cup win in the last six tournaments. Instead, a seemingly insurmountable four-match gap was quickly spanned by the Europeans during singles play, where they won eight of 12 matches to seal the upset.
The comeback, however, wasn't totally unprecedented in tournament history. "The last time a Ryder Cup squad came back from such a deficit was in 1999, in Brookline, Mass., when the American players infamously stormed the course after Justin Leonard sank a long putt on the 17th green. Since José María Olazábal — this year's European captain — still had a putt to keep Europe's hopes alive, the American celebration angered the Europeans," writes Time's Sean Gregory. "Olazábal missed, giving the U.S. the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history. The Americans, however, pulled that one off on home soil. No way the Europeans could do it this year, at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago, right? The U.S. had led this thing wire-to-wire."
Such conventional wisdom fell short this year through a number of unexpected results: Phil Mickelson unable to close out Justin Rose, Jim Furyk bogeying with a one-stroke lead on the 17th hole, Steve Stricker missing a very makeable par putt that ended up being the difference in his loss to Martin Kaymer. Even the bets weren't safe, with Tiger Woods conceding the final hole to throw English bookies into disarray. It isn't easy to explain the utter collapse, either. As the Journal's John Paul Newport points out, any amount of questions might be asked. "How could an extremely talented American Ryder Cup team blow a final-day lead as large any ever blown in 85 years of Ryder Cup history?" he writes. "How could the five strong American players who went out first—Masters champion Bubba Watson, U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson, 2011 PGA champion Keegan Bradley, Phil Mickelson and the recent FedEx Cup Playoffs winner, Brandt Snedeker—lose all of their matches? How could the entire, gold-plated American team win only three of its 12 singles matches Sunday and halve a fourth?" As this Ryder Cup goes down in history for all the wrong reasons, they'll be asking for quite some time.
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In a way, isn't it sort of refreshing that the regular NFL referees screwed up in their first week back from the lockout? It's nice to have consistency, just as it's nice to have someone to point fingers at. For the second straight week, the Green Bay Packers saw their margin of victory at stake thanks to a few blown calls that might've prompted another DefCon Five edition of "SportsCenter" had they not pulled out the one-point victory over the New Orleans Saints. Aside from more blatantly ignored offensive pass interference that led to an early Saints touchdown, there was a dubious fumble call in the fourth quarter that enabled New Orleans to get within scoring position to go ahead near the end. A few penalties and a missed field goal later, Packers fans were spared the indignity of having to justifiably rant and ramble about the unfairness all the way to the bye week. "For the Packers, it was a sigh-of-relief type victory. They survived a difficult first-month schedule and emerged 2-2, a record they'll surely take even if they're not entirely happy about it," James Carlton writes for CBS Sports. "For the Saints (0-4), it's going to be a long flight back to New Orleans, where they're now the only winless team in the NFC. Despite Drew Brees' best efforts, the Bountygate repercussions seemingly still reverberate in the Big Easy."
Not that the referees necessarily made a difference in every game. No amount of favorable play-calling would've erased the massive gulf between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets in a contest that might go down as Rex Ryan's worst loss as a coach. With the Jets looking to avoid going 1-3, they fell short in every which way, giving up 245 yards on the ground and watching as the Niners quickly tried to take advantage of Darrelle Revis's absence in the secondary. Meanwhile, Mark Sanchez continued to look as feeble as he has all year, though his ability to throw the ball surely wasn't helped by a serious injury to wide receiver Santonio Holmes. But by this point in his career and this season, no amount of excuses could blot out the realities of his production. "It's not that he's without talent. It's not that he isn't starting quality in the right system, with the right help. And certainly, he's the kind of kid who deserved the chance to prove that Year 4 can be better than Year 3," Dave D'Alessandro writes for the Star-Ledger. "But he looks like one of those haunted souls whose once-laudable toughness is now a sad illusion, and whose breaking point is always just one blitz away."
The resultant 34-0 loss is sure to spark an impending debate to send plenty of pragmatic fans into hibernation: Do the Jets dare risk starting Tim Tebow so quickly into the season? Any estimation of the attention, good or bad, such a decision would lavish on the flailing Jets is surely to be an understatement. (This Fixer's guess? Every headline you've ever read in every newspaper, forever, and that would just be the first game.) "But if Holmes's injury is severe enough to keep him out for an extended length of time, and if [Dustin] Keller and [Stephen] Hill don't convalesce soon, the identity of the Jets' starting quarterback is likely to be irrelevant," writes the Journal's Mike Sielski. "Just Friday, Ryan dared to declare that the team would not put Revis on injured reserve on the remote chance that the Jets made the Super Bowl. As outlandish as that course of action appeared then, it seemed downright ridiculous Sunday."
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Most of us, it's safe to say, will never meet former basketball player Jayson Williams, and thus will never get a chance to judge him on his own merits. But what Williams is publicly known for – a tragic incident in which he accidentally discharged a shotgun pointed toward his limo driver, killing him – was, for years, enough to steady the court of public opinion against him. (Though acquitted on charges of reckless manslaughter, he eventually served time after pleading guilty for aggravated assault.) In an extensive interview with ESPN's Matt Wong, Williams details his thought process over the last decade while trying to show that he's a changed man, pointing to his charity work and his newfound relationship with God, always a staple in such stories of personal redemption. It may not be enough for some, but it's different from the brash personality who once patrolled the paint.
"He appears weary, worn out by his hectic schedule and, he'll be honest, hesitant to be doing this interview in the first place. He thinks he's soliciting, just like when he tweets. He would rather people read his actions than his words. But this being the same Jayson Williams who made the all-interview team as a player, he can't help but speak openly," Wong writes. "And he surely can't help but throw in a few jokes and funny stories, like the one about the homeless man at his recovery group who taught him how to turn off his smartphone when he got out of prison. But don't be mistaken, there's still pain beneath the surface of one of the toughest guys to ever put on an NBA uniform."
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Lockheed Martin, which has submitted a bid to build a new air-to-ground weapons system for Army Apache and Marine Corps Cobra attack helicopters, plans to build that system at its existing Pike County operations facility in Troy.
The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II is a low-cost weapon that brings pinpoint accuracy to smaller, currently unguided 70mm rockets.
The original order calls for 80,000 missiles to be delivered over 10 years.
The Troy facility currently produces the javelin shoulder-fired multi-purpose missile, the Longbow and Hellfire II air-to-ground missiles, the Thaad missile and the joint air-to-surface standoff missile.
The program is estimated to be worth about $2 billion with potential for more if the weapon is provided to other nations.
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We were in a queue outside a Kuala Lumpur restaurant again. I think it was the 3rd time that weekend. "What sucks about this, is that if it was me and Elysia alone, I would have no way of finding a place like this. How do you do it? What's the trick for someone that isn't a local?", I ask Brendon. His answer is snappy and confident. "You follow the crowds", he says. And follow the crowd we had. An hour through Sunday traffic in Kuala Lumpur, to a worn down, hole in the wall that's like a beehive of [...]Mail this post


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SCHEELS Announces New Location in SandyPosted: February 01, 2011
Sandy will soon be the new home to SCHEELS, a 220,000 square foot retail destination that will be located on State Street and 11400 South. The private, family owned business will begin construction in February with completion scheduled for September of 2012.
A groundbreaking is taking place on Wednesday, April 6 at 10 a.m. at Auto Mall Drive and State Street.
"SCHEELS only location in Utah will be a beautiful addition and will provide a new retail and entertainment opportunity for the residents of Sandy and Salt Lake County as well as provide more than 400 new jobs to our local economy," stated Sandy's Mayor Tom Dolan. "Their reputation as one of the best retailers in the country, along with their high standards of excellence, will be right at home with the other great companies that are already a part of Sandy."
SCHEELS is unlike other sporting goods stores through unique shopping and entertainment features in their stores. The store in Sandy will feature a collection of specialty shops, ranging from the hottest fashion apparel and technical running gear, to spectacular hunting and fishing shops. The sport shoe, hiking boot and casual footwear selection will be designed to be the largest in Utah. Interactive shopping will include a world-class golf shop, bike shop, ski and snowboard shop, canoe and kayak shop and fishing shop.
Special attractions will include a 65-foot, 16-car, operating Ferris Wheel, a huge 16,000 gallon saltwater aquarium, a 35 foot tall wildlife mountain, a home decor and gift lodge, shooting galleries and Buck Hunter shooting simulators. Visitors will be able to test their golf, soccer, hockey, baseball, football and baskeball skills in the sport simulators. There will be a walk of United States Presidents featuring two fully animated, talking presidents.
The SCHEELS shopping experience also includes Gramma Ginna's Deli and Fudge Shop which serves gourmet soups and sandwiches, Starbucks coffee and specialty drinks, 24 flavors of home made fudge and 18 flavors of gelato make their location unique.
SCHEELS has been in business since 1902 and has 23 locations in eight states including North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Nevada. Their newest store located in Springfield, Illinois is scheduled to open in June of this year.
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The revelation of where Cobra Commander has been hiding capped an enjoyable year of stories for Casey and he hopes to remain on "America's Elite" as long as he has tales worth telling. "It's been fun," Casey told CBR News. "I tend to think story to story. If one story leads to another that I feel like I'd like to tell -- and as long as Devil's Due agrees -- then I just keep rolling with it. It's worked out fine so far."
Casey feels the story structure of "America's Elite," where smaller stories feed into one large overarching story arc, has also worked out fine so far and plans to continue that approach in the book's second year. "I think that's the style and structure that a large cast series like this should follow, so there won't be any changes in that regard," Casey said. "But what the book focuses on -- the specific areas of 'GI Joe' mythology -- will obviously shift from the types of stories we did in year one."
One way the story types will shift in year two is readers now know where Cobra Commander is and have been given a glimpse of his current diabolical plot. In the guise of Garrett Freedlowe, the President's Chief of Staff, the Commander has been clandestinely molding American policy to fit his own agenda. Casey was reluctant to reveal the exact nature of Garrett Freedlowe's relationship with the President and just how long he has been serving as Chief of Staff. "Readers will have to buy the book for the answers to those questions," he stated. "Needless to say, the close relationship that a Chief of Staff has with his President is the main reason why CC has chosen this plan, this specific disguise, to further his own cause."
Casey said that Cobra Commander's latest method of world domination means bad news for the Joe team. Their one hope might just lie in their field commander Duke, who covertly and independently tracked a lead on Cobra Commander's whereabouts to the Amazon Jungle, but even he isn't aware of the full scope of Cobra Commander's current plan. "Duke knows as much as the readers do," Casey said. "That is, he knows what was shown in issue #12: that a rogue member of the Crimson Guard who was hell bent on getting his revenge on Cobra Commander had several homemade missiles aimed at Washington, D.C. Now all he has to do is get back to tell the rest of the Joe team... before it's too late."
Since Duke set off on his mission into the Amazon, the rest of the Joe team has been through the emotional wringer. "Year one was about putting the team through hell, in terms of their personal relationships," Casey said. "It was a way to get into these characters in a different, hopefully deeper way than readers might've seen before. Now, in year two, the team as a whole is going to be tested. It's what drama is all about, right? Putting your characters through their darkest days and then watching them emerge stronger out the other side."
Standing in the way of the Joes emergence from the other side is Cobra Commander and his fiendish horde of followers. The forces of Cobra might be operating as smaller cells rather than a united organization, but readers shouldn't dismiss them as a minor threat. "From my perspective, they're more like a true terrorist operation than ever," Casey explained. "They operate as an underground network of connected cells that are somehow able to communicate with each other, completely under the radar, slowly gathering strength for the coming conflict."
Casey also chose to stay mum on specific plot details of upcoming issues of "America's Elite." "To be perfectly honest, I'd rather not say anything. Readers have seen the solicitations, so they've got some idea what's coming up, but I'd hate to spoil the surprises and the plot twists this storyline has in store. It's going to be heavy, though."
Readers who enjoyed Casey's first year on "GI Joe: America's Elite" should sit back and prepare for the wild ride of year two. Casey promised to take readers, "To the darkest depths of their GI Joe-lovin' souls."


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Please use Boolean.getBoolean(SOME_FLAG_KEY)
By Cheng Fang on Mar 27, 2006
Boolean.getBoolean(String) is one of the most useful convenience methods. It gets the boolean flag in system properties by the name. But it has not been used as widely as it should be. Oftentimes I see code (recently written, not legacy code) like this:
String flag1 = System.getProperty(FLAG_ONE_KEY);
String flag2 = System.getProperty(FLAG_TWO_KEY);
if((flag1 != null && "true".equalsIgnoreCase(flag1)) ||
(flag2 != null && "true".equalsIgnoreCase(flag2))) {
//ok, do something special for this condition
Another wheel is reinvented with a lot of typing, while this could be as simple as this:
FLAG_ONE_KEY) || Boolean.getBoolean(FLAG_ONE_KEY)) {
//ok, do something special for this condition
This method is in JDK as early as 1.0. If such a good one got ignored by so many for so long, we can hardly blame users. After all, an object-oriented mind wouldn't expect
Boolean to retrieve a system property. If this method had been
System.getPropertyAsBoolean(String key), will it be better recognized and utilized?
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Brandin Hawthorne goin beast mode, 2 tackles for loss and an interception in on series #GOBLUE
— Mitchell Hooper (@hoopa_troopa) April 14, 2012
I'd say Rawls and Toussaint have been the only bright spots for the offense. Bellomy has been solid, too.
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Good battle going on up front. Keep eyes on T. Lewan, moving well.
— Jon Jansen (@BigJon76) April 14, 2012
Quick takeaways so far. Impressed with Jibreel Black, Russell Bellomy and Blake Countess. Not so much with Devin Gardner
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Gardners have green thumbs. Devin Gardner looks green at quarterback. Plant him at wide receiver? #gardeningtips
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Gardner looking terrible for a third straight spring game.
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Greg Mattison working individually with the outside linebackers, Brady Hoke with the defensive tackles.
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Glen Andresen's In-Game Commentary vs. Nashville
Friday, 11.26.2010 / 11:35 AM CT / Minnesota Wild | Features
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Now that I've got my holiday shopping done, I can ice my bruises and broken bones before doing my part to set a Guinness World Record for the most moustaches in one place, ever. Guinness...if it's not Guinness, it's not a world record. As soon as the Wild mops up the ice with the Nashville Predators in the last Movember game at Xcel Energy Center this season, the ice surface is going to be filled with moustachioed men in what I expect will be one of the sexiest photos ever taken. In fact, I think the Hockey Lodge should sell a Wild Moustache Calendar this holiday season. Today's photo will obviously be the November photo.
It's only fitting that one of the best 'staches on the team will be getting the start in goal for the Wild today. Jose Theodore will make his first-ever start as a Wild goaltender at Xcel Energy Center. From my vantage point in the Al Shaver Press Box, I can see Theo taking part in pregame warmups and he's deflecting pucks like Ironman deflects bullets. It could be a long and frustrating day if you're a Nashville Predator fan. Although, that could be true of any day if you're a Predator fan.
As for the players in front of Theodore, you can scratch Chuck Kobasew (lower body), Pierre-Marc Bouchard (concussion) and Guillaume Latendresse (lower body) from your rosters. You can also draw a line through the names of Matt Kassian and Justin Falk, as they'll be the healthy scratches. Marek Zidlicky is back in the lineup.
The good guys will be wearing their lovely green third jerseys for today's contest. The Predators are going with the road whites trimmed in blue, silver and yellow with the saber-toothed tiger on the chest.
John Shillbreck of Minneapolis, who was picked as having the best Mo in the building, and I'm willing to bet it wasn't even close, gets us started with the "Let's Play Hockey" declaration. It's go time.
Period 1
16:27 - Eric Nystrom makes a great play at the Nashville blueline, causing a turnover. Robbie Earl sees this, and darts to the net where Nystrom finds him with a perfect pass. With his back to the net, Earl catches it and quickly lets a hard backhand go from about five feet out. Pekka Rinne makes the stop, but the puck falls behind him in the crease. Unfortunately, it's out of view of the ref, so he blows the whistle before anybody can punch the loose puck in.
15:23 - Neither of these teams have been blowing up NHL scoreboards lately, but both have good chances early. Shortly after Earl's chance, the Preds gain the Wild zone and Wild killer Steve Sullivan drops a pass back to an incoming Shea Weber. He unloads a one-timer that beats Theodore but ricochets hard off the iron.
11:11 - The Preds are heaping on the pressure, but Theodore is holding the Wild in. He comes up with a huge leg pad save on former Wild forward Joel Ward, who just chops at a loose puck in the slot and puts it right on goal. Theodore reacts quickly, but that's just what he does.
7:54 - Patrick O'Sullivan finds himself on the top line today with Mikko Koivu and Andrew Brunette. Those three show some solid chemistry on this shift as they work the puck around down low. Bruno finally gets the puck behind the net and darts to the front, but Rinne stuffs him on the doorstep.
7:38 - MIN 1 - NSH 0 - Welcome back Zid! On a delayed Nashville penalty, Zidlicky makes a spectacular play starting in the Nashville corner. He forces his way to the side of the net, and then puts the puck off the side of the net. Still battling a Nashville defender, he picks up the loose puck and from a tough angle, just wills it past Rinne. There is some confusion as to whether or not a Predator touched the puck, but replays show they clearly did not, and this one is going to stand.
4:03 - MIN 2 - NSH 0 - You can try to push Brunette off the puck, but it's got to be like pushing a boulder through a basketball hoop. O'Sullivan fires a shot toward the goal that hits traffic in front, where Brunette is battling a Weber. Bruno takes one whack, another and then one more with a backhand that he's able to float over Rinne for a prototypical Bruno goal.
1:48 - MIN 3 - NSH 0 - What offensive struggles? The Wild is making goals look easy to come by, and I don't think anyone can make what Martin Havlat does here look easy. At the top of the right circle, he makes a ridiculous move to split Francis Bouillon and former Boston University Terrier, Colin Wilson. He then darts to the net and as he's falling, he slides the puck to the far side and just sneaks it under the post as he slams into Rinne. That will be the favorite for Play of the Week, guaranteed.
0:00 - The sound of the buzzer is quickly followed by a rousing ovation from the appreciative home crowd. That's only going to make the Wild players feel proud of themselves during this short break, and that's just a good feeling for the boys.
Period 2
19:12 - MIN 4 - NSH 0 - Wednesday was not our night, but this Friday is our afternoon. The first period juju continues early in the second as Havlat steals the puck at the blueline and races the other way on a two-on-one with Matt Cullen on his left. Havlat elects to fire a shot right on that new goaltender Anders Lindback kicks to the right. The rebound is just out of the reach of Cullen, but Nick Schultz is burning up the left side and from a tough angle, he rips a shot that zips over Lindback's shoulder and into the top shelf where daddy hides the Propecia. That's the second of the year and a fitting way to close out Movember for the guy who started this initiative.
15:10 - Cal Clutterbuck is heading to the locker room for some reason. Let's hope it's just a maintenance issue.
13:41 - Havlat is unstoppable right now. He steals yet another puck at the Wild blueline, and again he's racing up the ice. He makes Shane O'Brien look like a Mini-Mite as he steps around him before whistling a wrist shot that Lindback snares with a pretty glove save.
12:29 - Wouldn't you know it's Havlat again getting a great scoring chance. He works a give-and-go with Brunette and finds himself coming in at Lindback all alone from the left side. He tries to go upstairs with a quick chip shot, but Lindback is cutting off most everything and makes the stop with his chest protector.
7:17 - Theodore nearly makes an awful gaffe, but turns it into an unbelievable play. He catches a Predator dump in at the left side of his net and he tries to ring it off the boards to the other side. Unfortunately, he puts it off the backboards at a bad angle and the puck pops right to Ward on the other side. Wardo tries to stuff it in, but Theodore races back and dives into the post to make a huge save. The rebound goes right back to Ward, who feeds Martin Erat in the slot, but Theodore scrambles to make that save as well, and then holds the puck under his rump for a whistle and a deep breath.
1:03 - The crowd is loving the effort of Cam Barker who steps up and hammers Ward in front of the Nashville bench and sending him into linesman Ryan Galloway, who finishes the job and puts Ward down on the ice.
Period 3
17:57 - Wilson gets loose in the slot and unloads a heavy wrister that clanks right off the crossbar and out of play. Like I said, this appears to be the opposite of Wednesday night in that everything seems to be going the way of the good guys.
16:05 - MIN 4 - NSH 1 - Well, not everything is going our way. The Preds get on the board on the power play. After Theodore stops a rocket from the point, the puck rattles around in the slot before popping over to Sullivan on the right side. He pokes the puck on net and just gets it past Schultz who slides over and tries to make a glove save, but can't quite come up with it.
10:17 - Typical Jordin Tootoo right here. Shortly after laying a clean check on Nystrom, Tootoo lines him up again and appears to stick his leg out to get Ny. This incenses Ny, so he goes after Tootoo and gives him a jolt from behind. Tootoo turns around as if to fight, so Nystrom drops the gloves. Of course, Tootoo looks like he is, but keeps them on. I can imagine Nystrom has to things to say about that as he grabs the Nashville agitator by the collar and shoves him into the boards. Tootoo is going to get the Preds a man advantage here, so it's actually a pretty smart move. But man, he is annoying.
9:34 - Zidlicky is called for a trip, and the Preds are going to have a two-man advantage for over a minute.
8:31 - The fortuitous bounces continue for the Wild. Theodore makes a waffle glove save on a shot from in tight, but he can't see the puck pop straigh up in the air and land behind him. The rubber is inching its way toward the goal line, but as Theodore is falling down, John Madden reaches his stick in there and clears if off the line.
7:30 - Zidlicky is out of the box and the crowd roars its approval yet again.
7:07 - And here we go! Tootoo ducked Nystrom, but he's a willing participant with Clayton Stoner in front of the Wild bench. This is what you call a brawl, as Stoner starts wailing on Tootoo as his teammates start pounding their sticks on the boards and shouting encouragement. Stoner looks to have the upper hand for most of it, but Tootoo ends it with a vicious right that catches Stoney in the chin. He's fine, and because I'm a homer, I'm still giving him the win. Hockeyfights.com might dispute my decision, but I stand by it.
5:58 - MIN 5 - NSH 1 - Wow! What a night for Havlat, and what a pass by Cullen. The former Moorhead Spud gets the puck at the top of the left circle and holds off a check from Alexander Sulzer. He then flings a pass to the opposite side of the goal where Havlat is cutting to the net and lunges to poke the dish past Lindback. This game has been filled with offensive highlights for the good guys, and plenty of Top Plays of the Week nominees.
0:08.5 - MIN 5 - NSH 2 - Guess the Preds couldn't just let it be. Martin Erat snaps a shot from the top of the circle over the stick of Jose Theodore to give the Preds one last point on the scoreboard.
0:00 - Now that's how you celebrate the final Xcel Energy Center appearance of the Minnesota Mo Bros. I'm headed down to the ice level to be among more than 1,000 happy fans and players after a 5-2 beating of the Preds.


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Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting that left a 2-year-old girl dead.
Police said the shooting happened about 2:03 p.m. Tuesday at a home on Lawson's Bottom Road in Cumberland County.
According to police, a 5-year-old boy was playing with a .22-caliber rifle when he accidentally fired it, hitting and killing his 2-year-old sister.
The girl was taken to the Cumberland County Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
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Loteria, acrylic on canvas, by Marcela Hihaloglou, on display at La Virgen de Guadalupe exhibit at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center in Dallas.
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BabyPing+ updated for iOS7
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I lost over 80 pounds in the past 2 years which left me with loose skin especially around my stomach and chest. I've already went through with a tummy tuck operation with happy results but decided not to go with the chest lift because of the noticeable scaring with my shirt off. I'm now considering the surgery but before I do I'd like to know if weight lifting would help tighten up the skin around my chest and make it look less "man boobish". Any advice or own experience would help. Thanks!
Would Exercise Help Tighten Loose Chest Skin After Weight Loss? (photo)
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Will exercise tighten skin?
Thanks for your question and photo. Congrats on the weight loss. I do not think that exercise will help your breast skin to shrink. I think you will need at least a peri-areolar skin reduction for decent results. Make sure you see someone who performs gynecomastia surgery frequently. Goo luck.
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Would Exercise Help Tighten Loose Chest Skin After Weight Loss?
Thank you for the post and the photos. Congratulations on losing the weight. Based on the photos, I do not think you will get noticeable skin tightening with exercise alone. Even though you can increase the bulk of your pectoralis muscles with exercise, it would not be enough. That being said, a physical exam would be necessary to confirm this.
Dr. Dadvand
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Would exercise help tightened loose chest skin after weight
Congratulations on your 80 pound weight loss this is a significant accomplishment. Congratulations also on undergoing reconstructive plastic surgery after your weight loss. I think it will be very difficult to exercise your chest and tighten your chest skin. Your chest skin has been distended and then has attempted to recoil. I think it will be very difficult to exercise or coax the skin into contracting more. Also, I think if you developed pectoralis major muscles comparable to bodybuilders, that your breast skin would still hang. Therefore, unfortunately, I would suggest a formal male breast reduction. For the excess breast skin and fat you have shown in your pictures, I would suggest breast skin and fat excision and relocation of the nipple areolar complex. Typically, male breast reduction scars heal very well over time. Compression, silica gel and silicon strips all contribute to a final healthy scar. Congratulations on your weight-loss and good luck on your reconstructive plastic surgery journey.
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Surgery, not exercise best solution for loose skin
Exercise indirectly and to a small degree by increasing underlying muscle bulk. You can not exercise skin or return its lost elasticity and therefore you will need to reduce the excess skin for best results. I use a technique as do other plastic surgeons so that the final scar is at the junction of the brown/white border of your areola to camouflage your scars
Web reference: https://pacificcenterplasticsurgery.com/procedures/for-men/gynecomastia/
Would Exercise Help Tighten Loose Chest Skin After Weight Loss?
Exercise will not tighten skin, and you would have to develop huge pectoral muscles to even begin to fill out the excess skin.
The surgery can often be done with a circular incision around the areola, and another incision in what is now the breast fold. Although these are visible, they improve over the course of a year, and almost certainly are less unattractive than overhanging tissue that is present.
Thanks, and best wishes.
Skin Removal Necessary
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Male breast reduction
exercise will not help, you need surgery. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon and seek his or her advice
After weight loss, loose chest skin
Weight lifting will help build muscles but not enough to take up all the loose skin from your weight loss. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in Gynecomastia surgery and ask to see before and after pictures. The scars would not be noticeable as the incisions are around the areola. Good luck.
Web reference: http://www.gynecomastiaspecialist.com/proc_gynecomastiasurgery.asp
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Im debating between:
StepChild JP Walker Pro Snowboard
Stepchild Jib Stick Snowboard
Rome Artifact 1985 Snowboard
K2 WWW Rocker Snowboard
(Or whatever else you guys recommend)
5' 9.5" 140 lbs.
I never leave the park, but i still need a board that doesnt wash out from medium sized jumps/kickers.
i need help sales end soon on the boards i need to get one fast:[
Capita Horrorscope 148 (or 152 if you prefer)
148 = 24.8 waist
152 = 25.2 waist
i just got a brand new 09 skate banana 151 narrow for 360 holy shit. I wasnt gunna buy it because it was so expensive but nice deal.
the agent is great.
ive been freeriding as of late and it hold up extremely well
its a great park board as well,
my friend has a stepchild jp walker and he is in love with it. just lettin ya know
K2 Darkstar is so much better than the WWW.
i would get the artifact.
I got a capita horrorscope at my local shop and noticed a little chip in the side. Took it back and the shop noiced a little dent under the chip. There sending it back in to capita and getting another one but it is going to take atleast 2weeks. I dont mind much because its getting fixed but i will have to ride my rome artifact the opening week.
I think the capita is a pretty sweet board even though i have never riden it. I cant wait to try the waaaapow feature that helps you ollie. But there limited edition, You might have trouble finding one.
This years Jib stick is a rocker. I think it'd be killer for you to try either that or the K2 WWW. A bunch of people have switched to reverse camber, and have to decided to never go back. It'd be sweet to try it out for a season, see what you like, and go from there
I would recommend the Nitro T1 153. This board is great for all around use. I have friends that have used this board for over 2 years, getting the new model each year. I think most of the rocker boards limit you because you shorten your contact points on the board and lose your grip when charging for a jump.. but as far as just jibbing it up, it is great. If you are wanting the reverse camber deal I would personally recommend the never summer's or the nitro sub pop ( but might be too lose for you). Anyways just my two cents.
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LODI - The investigation of a false bomb threat called into Lodi Middle School shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday resulted in the confessions and arrests of three young teenagers Monday, according to Lodi police.
Officer Heather Shaw was credited with the investigation that determined who the suspect caller was. After interviewing several juveniles, she was able to obtain the names of several suspects. All three boys, two age 13 and one 14, confessed to Shaw during interrogation.
Following their arrests on various charges, including possession of stolen property, making a false bomb report, misuse of an emergency phone line, petty theft and vandalism, the boys were released to the school and subsequently to their respective parents. The cellphone they used to make the bomb threat had been stolen from another student earlier Thursday, police reported.
The bomb threat resulted in the evacuation of all students and staff to a field at the school, at 945 S. Ham Lane, while police and school maintenance staff conducted a room-by-room and roof search of all school buildings for any kind of explosive device. Nothing was found, police reported.
It was unknown if school officials were going to take any administrative action against the suspect students. Anyone with further information is asked to call Lodi Area Crime Stoppers at (209) 333-6771. Callers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.
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Allstate Shares Jump to Highest Level Since 2008
Allstate Corp., the largest publicly traded U.S. auto and home insurer, rose to the highest level since 2008 after second-quarter profit beat analysts' estimates amid lower costs tied to natural disasters.
The insurer surged 6.6 percent to $36.56 at 10:09 a.m. in New York, the biggest advance this year. Operating profit, which excludes some investment results, was 87 cents a share, exceeding the 52-cent average estimate of 23 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg, the Northbrook, Illinois-based insurer said yesterday in a statement.
Chief Executive Officer Tom Wilson, 54, has been seeking rate increases and expanded into selling car coverage directly to consumers over the Internet to boost profitability. Allstate had advanced 25 percent this year through the close of regular trading yesterday, the best performance in the 24-company KBW Insurance Index, after slumping about 60 percent in the five years ended Dec. 31.
"While Allstate is no longer the deeply discounted name it once was, we believe we are still early in the company's long-term revaluation story," Josh Stirling, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein, said in a note to clients today. As "the logic of its strategic repositioning becomes clear, investors' skepticism will wane," he said.
Catastrophes cost Allstate $819 million in the quarter, compared with $2.34 billion a year earlier when tornadoes wiped out profit. Net income was $423 million compared with a loss of $624 million in the second quarter of 2011.
Allstate's operating return on equity for the 12 months ended June 30 climbed to 11.4 percent from 3.2 percent a year earlier, according to a presentation on the company's website. The insurer has set a goal of 13 percent by 2014.
"We still feel good about getting to 13 percent" by 2014, Wilson said during a conference call with analysts today to discuss the company's results. "To the extent we get there sooner, we'll just make our shareholders even happier."


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Published: Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 4:02 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 4:02 a.m.
A Davenport man was arrested on five charges, including traveling to meet a minor for sex, following a multiple-agency sting operation.
Carl Edward Csizmadia, 50, of Davenport, made contact with an undercover Florida Department of Law Enforcement agent online, who was posing as a mother with two young children.
According to agents, Csizmadia made numerous online solicitations to have sex with the children. Ultimately, Csizmadia drove to a restaurant in Lakeland where he thought he was going to meet the children for sex. He was arrested without incident.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Lakeland Police Department assisted FLDE's Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center Cyber Crimes Task Force in the operation.
Csizmadia is being held at the Polk County Jail on $25,000 bail.
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Health and safety
Health and safety
Farming is one of the most dangerous jobs in New Zealand. Health and Safety is one of the most important areas, if not the most important area for the deer farm as a work place.
Health and Safety is a topic relevant to every farm, whether the worker is a self-employed farmer, an employee engaged by the landowner or tenant, a contractor engaged by the landowner or tenant. The landowner or tenant also owes a duty of care to visitors to the farm.
The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 requires that rural places of work should, as far as is practicable, be healthy and safe for everyone in them. To help you reduce the health and safety risks in the rural place of work, a system for assessing the risks has been developed. This is called Risk Assessment and can be used in all places of work. It has three major steps:
- Identify the hazards
- Analyse the risk
- Control the hazard
This section outlines your obligations under the Health and Employment Act 1992, provides advice on managing a wide range of health and safety hazards in and around the farm and provides tools to assist with identifying and minimising effects of hazards.
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New Manager Handbook
New boss. New responsibilities. New team. Results yesterday?
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