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These days, consumers are becoming more educated about their purchases. They are taking an active role in their decision-making process and they are spending their money wisely.
This is due in part to a lagging economy, a high unemployment rate and a reduced consumer spending power. So instead of people blindly buying, they are asking questions before they shell their money out: Is it worth the price? Where was it made? Where can I get it for less?
This heightened consumer awareness also applies to their purchases of food, which, along with other expenditures, has increased. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012), food expenditures have increased 2.2 percent over the course of just one year. Now, more than ever, consumers want to know where their food comes from and what goes into the foods they eat. In response, farmers and growers are keen on educating the consumer about everything from the importance of buying local, to learning the process of how food gets from the farm to the table.
One such farm that is addressing the needs of today's consumer, through educational endeavors, is Marando Farms, located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale and founded in 2009. This family owned and operated farm packs a lot of punch on just an acre of land. On site, you will find a farmers' market, a juice & smoothie bar, a community garden, a garden utilizing hydroponics and another garden utilizing aquaponics. Plus, there are even a few rescue farm animals, including goats, pigs, geese and ducks.
Additionally, Marando Farms offers community members the opportunity to participate in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), where farmers offer "shares," in the form of produce, while consumers become "members" and receive a box or basket of seasonal produce on a regular basis. All activities and opportunities offered by the farm are designed to provide the community with a real hands-on learning experience.
"Marando Farms was based on the belief that you can improve your community by teaching a variety of life skills through hands-on gardening," said Fred Marando, who co-owns the farm with his wife, Chelsea. Gardening offers one a chance to achieve success, understand nutrition, gain healthy eating habits and enjoy a little exercise. It also teaches a sense of responsibility, offers an opportunity to participate in teamwork and helps build self-confidence.
The educational opportunities offered by Marando Farms come in the form of gardening projects, workshops, seminars and other events.
"Many projects are designed around ecology, biology, science, history, math, health and nutrition," added Chelsea.
The farm is currently established in 15 Broward County schools and they are committed to many partnerships throughout the county. Hands-on, interactive field trip tours that focus on everything from bee colonies to water conservation to composting, are also available for Pre-K to adults.
The importance of buying local is also a large part of Marando Farms' teaching philosophy as buying local ensures freshness and supports local farms. "Supporting your local farmers helps boost the economy, and helps preserve the open spaces that make our country so productive," said Fred. Buying local also helps protect the environment, and reduces our dependence on petroleum, since the food doesn't have to travel far to get to the consumer. Studies show that the average distance food travels in distribution is 1,500 miles.
Currently at the Marando's farmers' market, you will find an assortment of fresh cabbage, herbs, kale, pak choi, peppers, tomatoes and radishes, along with Florida grass fed meats, raw dairy, and a line of healthy pet products, Auggies Doggies.
"We work with Florida's best growers to provide our customers with the freshest quality produce, "said Chelsea. Since Marando Farms is a family-owned farm, you might just get helped out with your purchase, or your educational experience, by one of their children, Lea, Max or Samantha.
If you go:
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Five reasons Haim are BBC's Sound of 2013 winner
The resemblance to Fleetwood Mac isn't the only reason to love these Californian sisters
HAIM, a group comprised of three sisters from California, have won the BBC's Sound of 2013 competition. It's a major coup for the band praised for its "contagious enthusiasm" by BBC Radio 1 presenter Huw Stephens who announced their victory on his show today. But who are Haim and do they have as much potential as previous Sound Of… winners such as Adele, Mika, Ellie Goulding, Jessie J and Keane? Here's five reasons why they're worthy winners:
1. They're not The Partridge Family or Hanson: Este, Danielle and Alana Haim grew up in California's San Fernando Valley and cut their musical teeth playing in Rockinhaim, a "folksy family band" formed by their parents. The sisters might have got stuck in a noughties version of The Partridge Family, but broke away to form their own band with a friend called Dash Hutton on drums. The result – a mixture of "80s synth-pop, contemporary dance influences and melodic 70s rock," as The Independent puts it – is far cooler than either The Partridge Family or that other sibling trio, Hanson (and almost as cool as The Bee Gees).
2. They sound like /Rumours/-era Fleetwood Mac: Haim have "this Lindsey Buckingham-era Fleetwood-Mac thing going on, which gives their songs a pleasing sheen," wrote Tom Howard in the NME. The sisters don't try to hide the influence of the 70s supergroup: they've even recorded cover versions of Fleetwood Mac's Oh Well and Hold Me.
3.They're fantastic live: Haim are offering "an unfettered and irresistibly joyful experience," wrote The Guardian's Michael Hann in a review of a London concert in June last year. Hann gave the gig five stars despite the fact the band played just eight songs, only six of which were originals.
4. They're bringing back guitars: Music critics say Haim could "pave the way" for a predicted return of guitar music in 2013, says The Independent. That's bad news for pop, dance and urban artists, but great news for young women like the Haim sisters, who part their hair a la Alanis Morissette, and like to get nasty with a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar.
5. They're not too cool to be seen with their parents: Rockinhaim is no more, but the sisters have been known to invite their parents on stage with them to play a rousing cover of Mustang Sally.

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DOHA: Safari Mall is all set to open on Monday with a slew of entertaining events and huge promotions.
Located in Abu Hamour, Safari Mall will be opened by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry at 4.30pm on October 18.
This was announced during a press conference attended by Hamad Dafer Al Soofan Ahbabi, Chairman; Zainul Abideen, General Manager; Aboobacker Madappat, Managing Director and Surendranath, Assistant General Manager.
The mall is strategically built at the heart of the Education District in Abu Hamour on a sprawling 380,000 sq ft land with a total 250,000 sq ft of shopping area complete with world class amenities.
"The choice of the location was a product of a feasibility survey on customer needs in Qatar," explained Madappat.
Safari Mall's location is one of the most expanding ones in Qatar with major projects by Barwa, over 5,000 villas and a number of leading international schools.
It is accessible from all directions with transportation available including Karwa bus service. Ample and hurdle free car parking facility for more than 1,000 cars at a time is Safari's another attraction.
Safari Mall features the unique combination of a leisurely shopping atmosphere and an urban retail plaza with unique Arabic architectural style.
A major highlight of Safari Mall is its Hyper Market, the largest one of its kind in Qatar spread over 140,000 sq ft shopping area comprising a world class super market on the ground floor and a department store on the first floor, which provides leading brands of FMCG, clothing, fashion accessories, hand bags, footwear, leather products, luggage, furniture, electrical and electronic appliances, home appliances, and glamorous clothes for the young and trendy.
In addition to the city's finest fashion, global brands, bookshops, Arab dress specialty stores, and sports goods can also be found in the mall. An exclusive bakery and hot food section of the hyper market is also a major attraction with its mouth watering products in addition to coffee shops with different blends.
Another unique concept of the mall is its luxurious Gold Market (Sona Souq), which offers luxurious collection of gold, silver, and diamond jewelleries, watches, crystals, pearls, sheer fabrics, and antiques; and features known jewellers.
A huge food court with over 300 seating capacity offers a variety of Arabic, Chinese, Turkish, Indian and Filipino food at a fair price in a relaxed atmosphere.
Children's play area and other facilities like ATMs, exchanges, photo studio, book shop, beauty parlours, flower and chocolate shops, laundry shop, music world, mobile shops, optical shop, travels, pharmacy, cargo drop-off facility and international branded shops are there to full fill the needs of customers. Services such as home delivery, wheel chairs, help and serve, lost and found, doctor on call and taxi service are also available to Safari customers.
Magic shows, bouncing castle, moving light shows, face painting, funny cartoon characters, game stalls, henna, and jugglers are among the major attractions on the opening day and will run for several days. The Peninsula
Many exclusive promotions are also waiting customers from deferent brands and labels which will be announced shortly. An exclusive car promotion will also be held for the following brands: Toyota Prado – from Al Mana and Partners for Uniliver products, Toyota Fortuner – from Western International for Geepas, Young Life and Royal Ford brands, Toyota Yaris – from Wipro Unza Middle East for Enchanteur products and Kia Rio – From Qatar National Import and Export for Americana products.


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The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi softball team picked up another pair of Southland Conference wins after down the Nicholls Colonels in a Saturday doubleheader. The Islanders took a 3-0 final in the first game and added another shutout in game two with a 6-0 win over the Colonels.
"I challenged our pitchers to win games this weekend instead of having the offense carry us," said head coach Jake Schumann "I'd say they responded pretty well with two shutouts here today."
TAMUCC improves to 18-7 on the season and 5-3 in Southland games. The Colonels move to 10-7 on the year with a 4-4 Southland record. Elena Crabtree picked up her 10th win of the season to improve to 10-2 after shutting out the Colonels while allowing just three hits and striking out four while walking none in the first game. Margo Hurdt improved her record to 3-1 on the season after starting the second game and pitching six innings and giving up just four hits while walking three and striking out five.
Through the first three innings of game one, neither team was able to do anything offensively as it remained scoreless until the Islanders broke through in the bottom of the fourth. Meagan McKinney started the inning with a walk and stole second base to move into scoring position. After a pair of outs, Hurdt put the Islanders on the scoreboard with a single to right field. Lauren Dodson followed that up with an RBI double to center field to score Hurdt and make it 2-0 in favor of TAMUCC.
The Islanders added to the lead in the sixth when Brittany Tucker led off the inning with a double to center field. Kyrie Panter came on to pinch run for Tucker and advanced to third when Hurdt hit a fly out to right field. Panter then came home to score and make it 3-0 on an illegal pitch by the Colonels' Lacey Gros.
Cassie Redman was the only Islander with two hits while Caley Jeter, Tucker, Hurdt and Dodson each had one. Tucker and Dodson had the only two RBI for TAMUCC.
In game two, the Islander pitchers continued to baffle the Colonels while the offense did not waste any time getting on the board. Hannah Schwarz led off the bottom of the first by reaching base and advancing to second on an error by the pitcher. Redman followed with a bunt single to move Schwarz over to third and put runners on the corners.
Jeter followed by reaching on a fielder's choice and advanced to second on the throw while both Schwarz and Redman came around to score on an error by the Nicholls catcher to make it 2-0 after the opening inning.
In the sixth inning, the Islanders made it 6-0 after adding four runs on five hits and one Colonel error. Redman led off the inning with a single and then scored on a Jeter double to left field. Jeter advanced to third on a McKinney groundout and came home when Hurdt hit her fourth home run of the season, a two-run shot down the left field line to make it 5-0 with just one out.
Tucker followed up the homer with a double to right center field and had Panter come on to pinch run for her. Following a Dodson walk, Sandy Schumann finished off the scoring with a single through the left side to score Panter from second and make it 6-0 in favor of the Islanders.
Redman and Hurdt each collected two hits in the second game while Hurdt led the team with two RBI. Jeter and Schumann each added one hit and one RBI while Tucker had the only other hit for TAMUCC.
The Islanders will be looking for the sweep on Sunday when they finish off the series a single game against the Colonels starting at 11 AM at Chapman Field. Live stats and video will be available by visiting www.GoIslanders.com.


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Dallas City Performance Hall opens, mayor calls it 'new jewel' for arts district
With this morning's grand opening of the Dallas City Performance Hall, the city gained a venue for mid-size performances in what is the nation's largest arts district.
The 60,000 square-foot building includes a theater that can hold up to 750-people as well as a lobby equipped for smaller functions. City bond money funded the $40.5 million dollar project that was envisioned in the 1990s.
The hall has the flexibility to accommodate all types of events, including musical concerts, intimate plays and stationary art shows. About 100 dates have already been booked, said technical director Rob Crane.
About 200 people attended a ribbon cutting, which included remarks from city officials and tours of the new facility.
Mayor Mike Rawlings called the hall a "new jewel in our Dallas Arts District." He praised Dallas citizens and philanthropists for supporting the arts district, which he said generates $128 million for the city every year.
But Rawlings also challenged businesses to jump on board. "Let's use this as a celebration, but also as a kick off to drive all of our arts organizations across Dallas," he said.
Vicki Meek, manager of the South Dallas Cultural Center, was excited about the new hall.
"I'm anxious to have it be ready to go for all of the arts organizations that really need it," she said.
The city's Office of Cultural Affairs will manage the hall, which is just the first of a two-phase plan. The second phase has not received funding yet, but would include smaller theaters, rehearsal space and a visual arts gallery. The Dallas City Performance Hall is located on Flora Street downtown.
The celebration will continue this weekend with free events as well as ticketed concerts. See a full schedule of events here.


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Every day at 5:00 p.m. Club members enjoy a healthy snack together. Snacks include foods from at least two major food groups and are served by trained snack helpers. The East Side, South Side Village and Jerry Gamble locations provide full meals through the Pawn America Kids Feeding Kids program.
Regular Arts programming enables youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through visual arts and crafts, performing arts, and creative writing.
Part of a national Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) program, Triple Play teaches members of all ages about diet, health and exercise. Members learn the importance of healthy food choices and being active every day.
SMART Girls is a girls-only group, lead by a female staff member, and explores personal attitudes and values as girls build skills and knowledge for eating right, staying physically fit, and developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) takes a team approach to helping kids say no to drugs, alcohol and adolescent sexual activity. Club staff, peer leaders, parents and community representatives engage kids in discussions, role-play and practicing resistance to help them make smart choices even under pressure from peers.
Daily gym time teaches good sportsmanship and comraderie through lifetime sports such as step team, volleyball, basketball, golf, and yoga.
Kids gain confidence in the kitchen as they learn to bake cakes, make spaghetti and prepare other dishes. As they hone their cooking skills, kids also learn about nutrition, kitchen safety and food handling.
Family P.L.U.S is part of a national BGCA program that gets families and parents more involved with local clubs through special events and other activities.
Girls learn to make healthy connections with peers and adult women in their communities. Through discussions and creative activities, they learn to remove self-doubt and boost self esteem.


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MINER -- Ruth Coffey, 89, formerly of Dexter, died Nov. 20, 2007, at the Miner Nursing Center.
Born April 4, 1918, at Essex, to the late Jesse and Lura Wilson Brown, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter and a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was the former bookkeeper and co-owner with her husband of the Midwest Auto Store, Coffey Brother's Oil Distributorship, Coffey's Jack Spratt Store and Coffey's Restaurant in Parma.
On Jan. 27, 1934, at Kennett, she married Russel William Coffey who preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1992.
Also preceding her in death were one brother, Lloyd Brown; three sisters, Myrtle Willington, Clara Baker and Mildred Tippen; and two grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Survivors include: two sons, Kenneth Coffey of Sikeston and Jerry Coffey of St. Charles; two brothers, Marion Brown of Dexter and Bob Brown of Advance; one sister, Willene Swinger of Poplar Bluff; and seven grandchildren, 12 great-
grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
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Exxon's PNG Gas Grab Welcome for Aussie Partners
Exxon Mobil move to snap up more natural gas assets in Papua New Guinea has sparked concern the U.S. oil major is about to leave its Australian partners there behind.
But Oil Search and Santos needn't be worried, according to Macquarie's Adrian Wood, who says they will benefit from an expansion of Exxon's $19 billion PNG LNG gas-export project regardless of whose gas is fed through it.
Oil Search and Santos own 29.0% and 13.5% of PNG LNG, respectively, compared to Exxon's operating interest of 33.2%. The foundation stage of the project is due to start producing liquefied natural gas, or LNG, for shipment to Asian customers next year.
Exxon and partners have already found natural gas to support an expansion of the project to three LNG production units, also known as trains, from the two currently under construction.
However, Exxon is poised to strengthen its hand. Last month, it announced it's in exclusive talks with Houston-based InterOil to invest in the latter's gas assets in Papua New Guinea.
Boosting its own resources would give Exxon more power to determine when a third train is built and whose natural gas will be processed for export.
That may feed concerns Oil Search and Santos will be left out of a future expansion. Oil Search, in particular, has a lot to lose as it owns 38.5% of the recent P'nyang discovery that could also support a bigger PNG LNG.
Oil Search estimates that P'nyang has about 2.5 trillion to 3.0 trillion cubic feet of gas, a little more than half the 4.0 trillion to 5.0 trillion cubic feet that Exxon estimates will be needed to support a third train. InterOil's assets, meanwhile, are thought to hold around 4.0 trillion to 5.0 trillion trillion cubic feet.
Mr. Wood says he understands that all partners in PNG LNG will need to approve the use of InterOil's resources at the facility.
"As a result, any deal proposed by Exxon to incorporate this gas into the joint venture will need to be made sufficiently attractive for both Oil Search and Santos, who collectively own over 42% of the project, to sign up," Mr. Wood says.
Even a scenario where Exxon forces all of the InterOil gas into PNG LNG would be beneficial, because Oil Search and Santos would nevertheless maintain an exposure, albeit diluted, to new trains offering higher returns. They would also be entitled to compensation from Exxon for a lower equity stake in the first two trains.
Alternatively, Exxon could sell stakes in InterOil's resources to Oil Search and Santos, allowing the venture to preserve its current equity share in an enlarged project.
That would require Oil Search and Santos to pay for the extra gas.
In Oil Search's case, Mr. Wood says that could mean a US$1.3 billion price tag to acquire a stake in InterOil's assets. This would result in a US$1.1 billion funding gap for Oil Search if the payment falls due in the second half of next year.
However, if the payment can be deferred by about a year, cash flowing from the foundation stage of PNG LNG should be enough to cover most of the bill.
"It is difficult to envisage a materially negative outcome for current joint venturers," Mr. Wood says. He rates Oil Search at Outperform.


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Just after Roger's title in Madrid, next stop on the ATP World Tour is the Italian capital for the 77th edition of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. There 23 out of the 25 best players in the world have confirmed their participation there.
Roger, the no. 3 seed, is in the same half of the draw as the defending champion Novak Djokovic.
After a first round bye, our champ will start either against Argentina's Carlos Berlocq (ATP 38) or a qualifier. In the fourth round he could then face France's Gael Monfils (ATP 14). In the quarter-finals, Janko Tipsarevic or John Isner, seeded as no. 8 and no. 9, are possible opponents.
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Roger: Great title in Madrid, now it is time for Rome, the Draw is once again pretty difficult, just play your tennis and trust your effects, I think that you have good chances of earning mopre points now and facing Roland Garros more calmly, as long as you stay in shape and calm and keep your focus it will be very difficult to beat you.
correction: I'm very happy for you that you won another title.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
Hi Roger, I'm very happy for you to win another title. i've noticed whenever you wore the t-shirt with collar, you always win the title? Maybe I'm too supertitious.
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Good Luck. God Bless you
Good luck, Roger! Hope you will remain injury-free.
Good luck, Roger! Hope you will remain injury-free.
Good luck to you at Rome ;)
I hope you feel good this week and play well
I felt happpy when I was seeing your family's photo at Madrid ^^
I hope you feel good this week and play well
I felt happpy when I was seeing your family's photo at Madrid ^^
Mi Roger,siempre es una alegría verte jugar,independientemente que ganes o pierdas,(pero verte ganar es mucho mejor,ja,ja,ja ;) Ayer me diste una gran regalo por el día de la madre,te admiro como deportista pero,también como ser humano,no te digo que no cambies porque eres de los que no cambian,el Señor siempre te bendiga,imagino la alegría de tu madre a ver que eres un hombre sin igual,a mi hijo le dije que te tomara como ejemplo,por tu dedicación y amor para todo lo que haces.Un abrazo :)
Dearest Roger: my best wishes for Rome!!!! Thanks for all the happiness you give us!!! I hope you are healthy and can take some rest. Good luck for wednesday!!! We are very proud of you!!!! with all my love, for you and your adorable family!!!


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Driving Directions to Spring Creek Ranch
Traveling to Jackson has never been easier. Four major highways serve Jackson Hole: US 26, 89, 189, and 191. Sure driving can take a little longer, but the beauty along the the way is incredible. Having a car will give you the freedom to really explore everything that the Jackson Hole area has to offer.
Click here to get printable driving directions from major cities near Jackson.
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Flying In? American, Delta, Frontier, United and United Express all serve Jackson. Schedules vary based on the season, click here to visit the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort website for the most up-to-date information.
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Definition of langar in English:
Entry from British & World English dictionary
1(Among Sikhs) a communal free kitchen: a regular langar has been started for all those who visit the temple
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- He visited the langars (community kitchens) put up by voluntary groups and inquired about the eatables provided to the yatries.
- According to Sikh tradition, the Guru had converted the house of a dead Muslim into a masjid and set up a langar (common kitchen) for the poor.
- Mata Khivi was the wife of Guru Angad Dev and was in charge of the langar (community kitchen).
1.1A communal meal.
Example sentences
- The kirtan was followed up by a langar - a communal meal provided by a local Sikh temple.
- The first initiative for relief came from local communities, mostly Hindus and from Gurudwaras who brought the first meal and organised langars.
- Shabad kirtans are sung and langar (community meals) hosted during the festival at the Gurdwara Sir Guru Singh Sabha at Perumanoor, Thevara.
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Museum and Gallery Administration (MUSM7032)
Good management is critical to the long term survival of museums as vibrant cultural institutions. This unit of study explores the characteristics of a well managed facility and provides students with the skills necessary to evaluate the operation of their own museum, both in terms of budget, human resource management and general cultural stewardship. Students will also acquire a specific set of key management skills utilised by middle and senior management. They include strategic planning, project management, budget development and program evaluation. Professional competence in these areas is normally a prerequisite for career progression. Field studies and role play techniques are utilised as part of the teaching program.
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Dust is an impressive first long-form story from author Jason Hutt. (Full disclosure – I've known the author for about 12 years). It is an examination of the theme of parents and children, set in front of a backdrop of space opera that includes armadas, robots, and genetic engineering. The main characters are Nick, a young man running from a father he can't understand and Max, an older man running from the tragic death of his only child. Max just so happens to captain a space ship, carrying cargo across the stars; a space ship that provides Nick a way off-planet. Together the two travel to Dust, the last, farthest, and hardest Earth colony. On Dust they quickly become pawns in a bloody conflict.
Possible plot influences for the book range from Josh Whedon's Firefly to H.G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau. The story reminds me of the young adult sci-fi stories and novels that Robert Heinlein did, early in his career, such as Red Planet.
Dust follows a three-act structure, with economic prose, resulting in a fast paced adventurous read. It is the economy of prose that prevents me from rating the novel higher. For me, science fiction has two primary appeals. First, it often gazes upon a technology and asks the question of "what if?" And second, it can build new worlds, different than our own and full of wonderful things. Dust does take the reader to a distant future, where Earth has many colonies. It's a slightly dystopian future, but very believably an evolution of our own – a place where corporations are more powerful than governments – a place where technology continues forward, but resources are dwindling. It's a world full of conflict, but the tight focus of the story on the two protagonists spares little verbiage for coloring that world. Dust left me hungry for more information about the universe it inhabits – hungry enough to hope for a sequel.
Dust is available at Amazon in both paperback and Kindle format.


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Four Mexican immigrants living and working in Dothan have been arrested for using counterfeit social security cards.
All the suspects confessed to obtaining the cards illegally from a Mexican male living at Garden Estates trailer park on Hodgesville Road in Dothan.
The immigrants bought the cards for 200-dollars apiece.
"Whether or not the numbers of the victims are alive or deceased, we don't know. All we know is they had accurate social security numbers," said Chief Deputy Don Valenza of Houston Co. Sheriff's Dept.
The four suspects were arrested, each charged with 2-counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument.
Each of their bonds is 5,000 dollars.


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At Amphi, the Panthers wanted to show that running back Tony Villa could hang with Flowing Wells' Dionte Flores, one of the state's top rushers, and he did. Villa ran for 100 yards to help Amphi (2-1) win its first game of the season.
• Highlight reel: Villa had a 35-yard run to set up Amphi's second touchdown, a 4-yard pass from QB Ray Holbrock to Jeremy Ford.
• Player of the game: Villa. He had 100 yards on 24 carries and a touchdown as Amphi won its second game in a row.
• By the numbers: The Panthers' defense held the Caballeros' Flores to 82 yards on 23 carries. He was the No. 3 rusher in Arizona, averaging 244 yards a game.
• He said it: "We had a great week of practice, and I knew I was going to have a breakout game." — Villa
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Txeloui Moreno, spokesman of the outlawed pro-independence Basque party, Batasuna, listens during a press conference in San Sebastian, northern Spain, Friday Sept. 16, 2011. A Spanish court found Arnaldo Otegi, a prominent Basque separatist guilty of terrorism Friday and sentenced him to 10 years in prison for trying to resurrect the banned political wing of the militant group ETA. Writing above reads: "Basque Country" in Basque language. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)


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4A 4Cast Week 8
- Written by Andy Wooldridge (CCCougarfan)
- Published on October 15, 2006
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Only 3 weeks to go, so the GOL race (finally) gets going. The battles for some of the League championships and playoff berths are starting to clear up, while others are starting to heat up.
I was 17-4 last week, 121-39 so far. The tough Skyline was too tough to figure, though, with 2 big upsets.
What isn't tough to figure lately are Sisters and Siuslaw. The Outlaws and Vikings turned in convincing wins against their principal challengers, moving clearly to the top of the polls. These 2 do it differently; the Outlaws are the #1 offense in 4A by a large margin, while the Vikings are the #1 defense in 4A, also by a large margin. It now looks like Marist & Siuslaw will both be on the opposite bracket from Sisters.
Big stats are often questioned, sometimes rightly, as they are sometimes built at the expense of questionable opposition. But sometimes they are not. The oft-repeated statement is the real measure of possible "stars" is how they do in big games. How many times have better numbers in big games appeared than the 421 yd., 3 TD performance of Sisters' RB Cory McCaffrey, against the (then) #1 team in the state? ESPN's Chris Berman has a term for performances like that; "Wow!"
Here's another number from the "big" game: Sisters' coach Bob Macauley is now 4-0 all time against the Spartans, whom he says is "The standard by which you are judged."
Fortunately for the fans, after only 3 games with a differential of 10 or less last week, this week brings another slate of games, several of which could be quite tight.
"Cowapa Conflicts"
(New and improved name for the Cowapa Column)
Cowapa and 4A Game of the Week, as well as the "Sporty" game of the week, is a Columbia River Fishing Expedition. Astoria Fishermen (7-0, 2-0) @ Scappoose Indians (6-1, 2-0). The Fish swim upstream, conveniently, into the Indians' Homecoming celebration. That will only enlarge and excite the 'Poose crowd further.
The Fish have been solid all year, but have had to pull out narrow wins several times against the good teams they have faced. The good news is they have proven they can win the close ones with consistency. 'Poose's ability in a close game is an unknown, because they haven't played in any.
The Fish made short work of the Braves, but this is a whole different tribe they are dealing with this week. The Indians had an enjoyable trip to the beach on their long weekend, solidly defeating the Gulls, questionable circumstances or not.
The triplet effect 'Poose has with QB Justin Engstrom, RB T.J. Crane, and WR Weston Powers (who should/needs to be available all game this week), coupled with the distinct home field advantage the Indians have, means the Indians spear some Fish for the smokehouse. But they land the fish only after a stiff fight.
Seaside Seagulls (4-3, 0-2) @ Yamhill-Carlton Tigers (6-1, 2-0). The Gulls' chances for a return to the playoffs have just about washed away the last 2 weeks. Going into YC will be a tough challenge, mentally as well as physically. The Tigers got back on track with a run through the Cheese factory. (Cheese is a healthy, highly nutritious snack.) Zach Anderson went wild again, and the Tiger home crowd will be looking for another such performance as the Tigers start the stretch drive. And they will get it.
Tillamook Cheesemakers (1-6, 0-2) @ Banks Braves (0-7, 0-2). The "we didn't finish last" bowl won't get a lot of attention. However, these games happen every year, and they CAN be as important a game as any played next year or the year after. If you are in these games, especially if you are a young team, you are trying to get something established to build from.
Neither team has done anything defensively, and that's how they got here. The Cheesemakers' offense has been a little better, and that's the only thing to use to pick a winner. 'Mooks stay out of the cellar; Braves bite the dust again.
"Valco Violence"
Central Panthers (2-4, 0-1) @ Sweet Home Huskies (3-4, 1-1). These teams have crossed paths before, in their Capital Conference days, and in the playoffs. In the Valco, despite their struggling seasons so far, this is essentially a playoff positioning game. Which illustrates the sad state ofValco affairs. The Panthers stumble into Sweet Home on a 4 game losing streak, having been pounded by the Cubs. The Huskies got well at the expense of the Taft Tigers. Husky stadium home advantage carries the day for the Huskies, and positions them to get second place with a win the final night in Philomath. The Panthers will need to sweep Philomath and Taft to get into the playoffs.
Newport Cubs (4-2, 2-0) @ Philomath Warriors (2-5, 1-0). After a couple weeks to figure things out, the Cubs have gotten real physical, using running and defense to take the lead in the league race, and have already clinched a playoff berth. The struggling 3A Toledo Boomers were too much for the Warriors; the Cubs hunting their first championship in a while will be way too much. This win clinches the #1 berth for the Cubs, and a home game after Veterans' day.
Taft Tigers (1-5, 0-2) @ 3A Creswell Bulldogs (3-4, 1-3). Homecoming for the Bulldogs after a rough 3 weeks on the road, all losses. The Tigers fit the mold of Homecoming guest nicely. Bulldogs over Tigerkitties.
"FarWest Fun"
FarWest Game of the Week is the Coastal Collision of the week. Notably, all the 4A collisions on the coast are in the Far West this week, and all the Far West games are far to the west, on the coast. There must be a theme there. Sutherlin Blue Bulldogs (4-2, 1-1) @ Brookings-Harbor Bruins (3-3, 0-2). It's the only real trip in the regular season for the Bluedogs, and one of only 2 times they even get on a bus.
After getting thumped by the Brown Bulldogs from NB, this is an elimination game for the Bruins. For the Blue Bulldogs, the loss to Siuslaw eliminated the championship, but a win here keeps them in the hunt for a home playoff game. It's also the Bluedogs' chance to prove they can play a big game on the road, and make next week's dogfight with those Brown Bulldogs meaningful. The comparative results against the Vikings suggests the combination of a healthy again RB Lee Becker and QB Dane Gilman make the Bluedogs the winners.
Douglas Trojans (2-4, 0-2) @ North Bend Bulldogs (4-3, 2-0). Homecoming and Bulldog Hall of Fame induction night in North Bend. The Brown Bulldogs have had an up and down season, and have been out on the road for 3 weeks. The shutout in Brookings puts NB in the middle of the race, familiar territory for them. The lopsided loss to the Lancers put the Trojans in familiar territory also, the downside of the race, and looking out, not up. Brown Bullodgs tune up for the dogfight for the playoffs in the last 2 weeks.
South Umpqua Lancers (2-5, 1-1) @ Siuslaw Vikings (6-0, 2-0). Last regular season home game for the Vikings. But not the last home game; that will be in the playoffs. The Lancers didn't just win in Winston, they won big. This week's trip will be much longer, and much, much tougher. The Vikings had their poorest defensive outing of the year in Sutherlin; the Bluedogs scored twice! But 5 Viking TDs were still quite adequate.
With the Vikings making their only home appearance in about a month and a half (past and future), everyone on the Siuslaw will be looking for a good show. This is only going to make a long night longer for the Lancers. Vikings have a party.
"Skyline Skirmishes"
Phoenix Pirates (3-3, 2-0) @ North Valley Knights (4-2, 1-1). 3 weeks ago the Pirates, who reached the state semifinals last year, were 0-3, and some thought they were headed for a down year. Now, they are in first place in the Skyline, after taking their turn destroying Rogue River. North Valley has handled the I5 corridor so far, but the teams from the Klamath Basin have manhandled the Knights on both sides of the ball. The margin of the Hornet win IN MERLIN was even bigger than the surprise that they won there.
The Skyline is now a 5 way race for 3 playoff spots, and this one is now vital for the Knights. The Pirates have been improving weekly, and this would nearly lock them in. And their stronger schedule (remember they beat Klamath, while NV didn't come close) has better prepared them. Pirates steal another.
Illinois Valley Cougars (4-2, 1-1) @ Henley Hornets (4-3, 1-1). Both bounced back from losses, and got landmark upset wins. The Cougars in a win more dominating than the score over the Mustangs suggested (check the yardage!). The Hornets in one of the toughest places to get a 24 point win (given NV's usual defensive prowess) in the state. With RR still ahead for both, that makes this a playoff qualifier game. The Klamath basin has traditionally been a tough place to visit, and the Cougars' lack of a passing attack, and injuries (on a small-school team), have got to catch up with them. This week could be the time. Hornets sting the Cougars.
Hidden Valley Mustangs (5-2, 1-1) @ Rogue River Chieftans (0-6, 0-2). Last of only 2 home games for the Chieftans. The Mustangs are still one of the better teams in 4A AND are NOT happy after their performance in Cave Junction. The award for blowout victim of the week is collecting dust on the Chieftans' bus, home (away from home) to by far the least productive offense in 4A. Mad Mustangs make this game a candidate to get real ugly. Mustangs stampede thru the Chieftans' camp.
"GOL Guesswork"
The 3 week round-robin tournament begins with a pair of Homecoming contests.
Baker Bulldogs (4-2) @ LaGrande Tigers (5-1). The Bulldogs beat up on Payette, ID, while the Tigers went down to a very solid (and undefeated) Connell, WA, team. Tiger doubters, east and west, may seize the opportunity to question how good the Tigers are. The Bulldogs could nearly assure themselves a playoff berth with this win. But the Tigers know that with their last 2 on the road, they have to have this one. Tiger strength of schedule and experience will prevail.
McLoughlin Pioneers (2-4) @ Ontario Tigers (4-2). Both teams took In-service week off to prepare for this one. Homecoming must really be a big game in O-town. Pioneers aren't on the same level with the I-84 members of the GOL. Tigers tune up for next week's battle with the other Tigers.
"Sky-Em Skirmishes"
Sisters Outlaws (7-0, 3-0) @ Elmira Falcons (1-6, 0-3). Elmira starts the Outlaw-Spartan gauntlet that worked oh so well for LaPine. The Outlaws won the big showdown with the Spartans handily, yet still identified several things to work on. Could a coach ask for more? The Falcons were mauled by the CG Lions. Outlaws continue to work on rewriting their record books in the mismatch of the week. With the Lions having to come to Sisters too, the Outlaws have the inside track to the Sky-Em championship.
Marist Spartans (5-2, 3-1) @ Pleasant Hill Billies (2-4, 1-2). The Spartans have had some issues exposed, but the Billies were buried by the previously 0-for JC Tigers. The Spartans take out their frustrations on PHill. However, with wins over CG & JC already, the Spartans seem to have the #2 spot in the bag.
LaPine Hawks (1-6, 1-2) @ Junction City Tigers (1-5, 1-3). After a long ride home from North Marion after the loss there, its another long trip for the Hawks. The Tigers are finally facing a couple opponents not hunting playoff spots. JC's problem has been a lack of offense. LP has by far the most scored upon defense in 4A. This means the Hawks make another looong trip home after the Tigers pluck some more of the few remaining Hawk feathers.
Cottage Grove hosts Gladstone from the Capital conference in the non-league game for both conferences. See the Capital Conference Weekly Review for more information on this game, and all the Capital Conference matchups.


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LAKEVILLE — "Made in Lakeville," a holiday craft and gift sale sponsored by the Lakeville Arts Council in collaboration with the Lakeville Senior Center and the Lakeville Public Library, will take place Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakeville Senior Center at 1 Dear Crossing and at the Lakeville Library at 4 Precinct St. A variety of Lakeville made arts and crafts will be on display and for sale at both locations which are only half a mile from each other.
Participating Lakeville artisans include Kevin Thorley's wooden toys, cribbage boards and more; Susan Johnson's dichroic jewelry; David Capella's handmade chocolates and novelties; Janice Lyon's handbags and totes; Diane Faria's holiday greens, arrangements and country furniture; Nancy Yeatts' photography; Robin Fielding's needle felted wool figures and photography; Dave Kraemer's handmade stoneware pottery; Pamela Perrotta's photography; Pamie Tan's beaded jewelry; Corinne and Michelle Darling's handmade quilted goods; Richard and Carol Tripp's yarn and weavings; Beth McNamara's pet products and treats; and Ken's Little Houses for bats, birds, and butterflies.
The Lakeville Historical Commission will also join the activities in the library with some of their historical items for sale and the Lakeville Garden Club will be selling herbal items, homemade pies and more.
Three of Lakeville's local authors, Jean Douillette, Joyce Walsh, and Tom Cirignano, will be on hand to discuss and sell their current and past books.
Refreshments at the COA will be provided by the Lakeville Arts Council as a fundraiser. Coffee, hot mulled cider, hot chocolate, homemade meat pie, vegan chili, and quiches will be available as well as a variety of homemade desserts to include cranberry loaf, cookies, and more.
Visitors who stop at the Lakeville Library to check out the artisans will also have the opportunity to enjoy the library's annual open house being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Thanks to the Friends of the Library, guests will listen to musical entertainment by Lakeville's Gerry Gottschalk playing keyboard will perform standard favorites and show tunes along with holiday favorites between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will be a Chinese auction, complementary hot mulled cider and homemade cookies. Plus there is a gingerbread activity scheduled for children in the Children's Room.
While traveling between stops for crafts, music, and refreshments, everyone can purchase a Christmas tree and a wreath at the old Town House located at the corner of Bedford and Precinct streets and at the same time support the Apponequet Athletic Boosters. Their annual Christmas tree and wreath Sale will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 and 9 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. with a rain date of Saturday, Dec. 15.
Everyone is also invited to visit the historic Lakeville United Church of Christ at 3 Precinct Street to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the decorated sanctuary with prerecorded music between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The LUCC United Women's Fellowship will be participating this year and will be selling homemade candy, reasonably priced handmade gifts, gift baskets, baked goods and ornaments.
For additional information, visit the Lakeville Arts Council website at www.LakevilleArts.com.
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Johnson Cleared To Play In CWS
Published June 16th, 2011
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Another Florida baseball player has earned his ticket to Omaha for the big College World Series. The Gator's No.2 starter and designated hitter, Brian Johnson, was cleared today by Florida's medical staff to return to the diamond.
It has been since May 28th, since Johnson has stepped on the mound after suffering a concussion from a errant thrown by catcher, Mike Zunino.
Johnson is 8-3 with a 3.66 ERA and has a batting average of .312, with five home runs and 27 RBIs for the season.
Even though Johnson had to assist his victorious team from the bench through the regional and super regional advancement, he is ready to bring is "A- game" in Omaha.
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