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Conspiracy theories generally circulate the blogging community, especially where advancements in science matter. We're transparent, always.
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Make A Difference, Whatever Your Age
Sometimes, it seems that the younger someone is, the more they want to change the world. Children aspire to be superheroes, share their big hearts openly and have significantly less cynicism than their adult counterparts.
When we are young, we dream of changing the world, but we don't always have the means to. But as we get older, we have more means and opportunities to make a difference. Sadly though, as the stresses and trivialities of adult life take root, we can lose the drive to do something.
This doesn't mean we don't want to make a difference; just that we don't always know how. The sponsored silences of our schooldays are no longer a viable option at the end of every term, and popping spare change in the charity pot doesn't quite seem enough.
No matter what your age though, there is always something you can do to help charities like Muslim Aid help others. Whether you are an adult looking to make a mark on the world by helping those in need, a teen striving to make a difference, or the parent of kind-hearted kid, there are opportunities at every stage of life. Read on for just a few ideas on what opportunities you have available to you, whatever your age.
Hold a School Bake Sale
Sometimes, the little things make all the difference. When you are busy at school, after-school clubs and muddling through life as a 21st-century child, you don't have the time or the means to go on volunteer campaigns and offer financial support. So, get your children to do something they enjoy, such as baking. Then, help them host a bake sale to sell their wares and raise funds they can donate to their chosen campaign.
Volunteer Your Gap Year
If you are a young adult practising Qurbani, transitioning from the routine of school to the freedom of university and work, you will likely be wondering how you can make the most of opportunities like your gap year. Well, how about volunteering your gap year? You will still get to travel to unfamiliar lands, but you will be changing lives for the better in the process. Even if you spend your gap year volunteering at home, you will gain valuable life experience, and you can make a difference, both on your doorstep and across the wider world. Now is the time to volunteer unabashedly, before responsibilities and commitments stand in the way.
Give What You Can
If you are the breadwinner in the home, packing up and heading out on a volunteer mission is not the most practical of options. That said, you will still want to make a difference and help the campaigns and teams that do the work on the ground. There is no need to agonise over how you can be in two places at once. Simply give what you can, whether you donate goods and supplies, monetary offerings or your time a few times a month; every little bit will make a difference. So meet your responsibilities at home, but still make giving to those in need a priority.
These three suggestions will help you get involved with humanitarian and relief efforts, right the way from primary school to retirement. Of course, these are by no means the only ways you can make a difference. Working with Muslim Aid will give you plenty of access and chances to get out there and change the world, one life and one community at a time.
You can come up with your own creative ways to raise money for campaigns, or you can give your time and effort to promote awareness. If you prefer, you can regularly donate to our various projects. Whatever you do, join Muslim Aid and let's make a difference together!
What to Consider in Laser Liposuction
What To Consider in Laser Liposuction
Many people wonder what liposuction entails. Others would like to have it, especially those that are overweight and have tried various approaches to what they need to do, that is, lose weight where it matters. Some of the key issues that you can look at are the risks involved as well as the costs incurred were you to go for liposuction. You should also consult your doctor if you are serious about getting one done.
The fat cells are acted on through laser lipo by the use of different waves of light. The process is akin to vacuuming in that the lasers melt the fat found inside the cells. As such, it becomes easier for doctors to use suction in order to get the fat out of the body. Laser lipo is completed using different approaches. Laser lipo machine is used in conjunction with other lipo types that draw out the fat. There is also the option of cold laser therapy where heat is not applied and the melted fat is not suctioned out.
One of the most common risks associated with laser liposuction is burns. Doctors that are not seasoned in this field tend to burn patients with the laser light. There are other risks that arise during liposuction like burn scars in the areas where it is undertaken as well as damage to the tissues in the surrounding. If you want to get liposuction done on your body, you should consider the training, knowledge and experience of the doctor and not the costs of the procedure alone. Look for doctors that are certified by the medical board. They should also be able to handle emergencies during the liposuction procedure, as Institute of British Lasers rightly points out. Despite the fact that there are very few risks associated with liposuction, it is essential that you visit the right kind of doctor just in case of an emergency because it only takes a few minutes before the situation turns from bad to worse.
The liposuction doctors should be well trained in order to use the machine safely. Note that there are laser lipo machine manufacturers that offer training for as little as forty eight hours only to certify that the doctors as trained. You can visit a laser lipo doctor and ask for the contacts of other patients that have attended his or her clinic. Most of the reputable doctors will be happy to oblige you with their contacts as proof that they have done a satisfactory if not exceptional job. You should also determine whether your body is suited to laser lipo. (Read more)There are many people that should not opt for it because of a variety of reasons. Note that there results may exceed your expectations or you may be disappointed. Once you have all the information, you will be in a better position to decide if you are the right candidate for laser liposuction.
Finally, the aforementioned factors will determine your suitability for the liposuction procedure, even before you consider if you can afford it. This should be the last factor to consider before you make a final decision. For more information on Laser Tattoo Removal Machines, then head on over to British Lasers!
Photo Etching vs. Laser Cutting
Laser cutting is one of the fastest growing technologies in different industries. It is a fast, flexible, and efficient solution (as far as quality of workmanship is concerned) when it comes to cutting metallic objects of varying thickness. Photochemical etching, on the other hand, is often referred to as soft tooling technology. Today we will look at the workings of both in order to better inform users of their usage, benefits, and versatility. Not many people are familiar with these technologies. The idea is to inform people of these cutting methods and how they play such a vital role in some unique and specific situations.
For those who are not entirely familiar with laser technology and how it works, lasers use a combination of variables available at their disposal to burn through a material. To be more precise, collimated light and gas are fused together to create a burning effect that cuts through thick metal. Metal laser cutting technology is centrally controlled by a computer that uses digital controls to guide the cutting heads. The cutting beam has to trace all the features of the part in a linear fashion.
A good thing about lasers is that they do not require hard tooling. Meaning no piece of hardware needs to be manually configured in order to make it work. They can be programmed via software that is both fast, straight forward and most importantly, safe. We mentioned earlier that lasers are fast, however many factors affect their speed. There are a number of variables to consider. The type of the material is one.
The thickness is another very important factor. Lasers are ideal for cutting materials that are thinner than 25 mm. Anything thicker is still workable, but the accuracy and quality of the cut might take a toll. The size and shape of the part that requires cutting is another variable along with the amount of power the equipment can provide to the laser. These things combined determine the actual speed and efficiency of the laser cutting technology. A .02 mm thick stainless steel sheet will take 45 seconds to cut through a laser.Learn More
Photo etching works differently. The technology itself is very old, going back all the way to 1950 yet very few people know about the process. For one, photo etching requires photo etching equipment like bending and folding tools to function properly. Creating photo etching tools requires taking many steps. For one, the designer will have to adjust the settings and adjustments of the CAD file associated with the equipment. Take the example of an 18 x 24 sheet. Using photo etching, the sheet can be etched 48 times. The end result is a laser plotter that can produce two sheets of film at 8000 dpi resolution. The whole process can take a couple of hours. All sheets then go into an etching line where one after the other they are cut into 800-850 parts per hour regardless of the material.
Even though the distinct advantages of laser are hard to argue, there are certain situations when photo etching will come out on top. When dealing with material made up of complex geometry, photo etching clearly is the better solution because using it doesn't not impact rate of production. For simple materials such as a stainless steel sheet, lasers are the better option. Photo etching is proficient in working with thin materials and the type of finer detail that is currently increasing in demand within the industry.
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Child born 3 months/10 days premature hanging on to mom's fingers
This is a really touching photo of an amazing child hanging on to her mothers fingers when she was just 4 days old. A'leigh Jai Fett was born at Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA on June 18th, 2014, 3 months and 10 days premature.
She barely made the critical 25 week milestone that doctors said she needed to make to have a better chance to survive and be able to develop normally. Father's Day was the end of her 25th week of gestation, and she was born 3 days later.
Now 1 month old, she continues to amaze everyone with her progress, including her joyous parents, Ara and Christopher Fett.

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Neil Young Slams Vinyl Sales As 'Nothing but a Fashion Statement'
Flannel-clad Neil Young might come off as a throwback figure at times, but that doesn't translate into a passion for vinyl.
Flannel-clad Neil Young might come off as a throwback figure at times, but that doesn't translate into a passion for vinyl.
Rick Rosas, a longtime bassist with Neil Young, has died at 65.
Isn't there a point you cross in a marriage - maybe the 20 or 25-year mark - where you think you're safe, and that you're out of the divorce danger zone? Fifteen years? Apparently there is no such mile-marker.
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young 1974 Live Set Receives a Release Date
A list of classic-rock related new music releases for May 2014.
Neil Young has confirmed that his upcoming album, 'A Letter From Home,' will have a decidedly old-school feel. But he hasn't confirmed much else about it.
He didn't play as many dates as he'd planned in 2013, but Neil Young is already filling up his concert schedule for next year.
Even the heavy hitters of musical inspiration have bad days, and Mr. Crazy Horse is no exception, and maybe Neil Young should follow in the footsteps of Jay Leno's passion for collecting automobiles, that is keeping them under regular maintenance schedules.
It won't be out until the end of the month, but Neil Young isn't waiting until Oct. 30 to start premiering music from 'Psychedelic Pill,' his new album with Crazy Horse -- in fact, he's just released a video for one of the record's longest tracks, 'Ramada Inn.'
Neil Young has been one of the mp3's most outspoken opponents for years, publicly decrying the format's sound limitations while infamously holding up his 'Archives' box set series until he could find a way to make current technology work for his music. Now he appears to be ready to put his money where his mouth is by debuting an all-new piece of hardware, dubbed the Pono.
At 22 years and counting, Farm Aid is one of the longest-running rock festivals around -- but as far as co-founder Willie Nelson is concerned, the fact that the show still exists is actually something of a disappointment.
The date and place for the yearly festival that is Farm Aid — headlined and hosted by Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp — has been announced. On Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, the concert will find it's home at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Penn.


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If you read our blog on a regular basis, you know we will frequently talk about ENSO ( El Nino and the Southern Oscillation ). If you are a new reader click on the following link for a definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Ni%C3%B1o-Southern_Oscillation During the past couple of Winters, we have seen both sides of ENSO. The Winter of 2006-07 was characterized by an El Nino pattern, that brought a lot of snow to most of Eastern Colorado. The Winter of 2007-08 was characterized by a La Nina pattern that brought drought conditions and warm temperatures. So far this Winter, we have seen a bit of a mix. November was warm and dry, while December has been chilly with a little bit of snow. Keep in mind, I am talking about areas east of the mountains. The mountains have been a different story. Repeated heavy bouts of snow and wind has developed quite the snowpack for the central and southern mountains. Avalanche danger remains quite high, and this doesn't show any sign of changing soon. Therefore, this early Winter seems to be resembling last Winter in many ways. Well, if logic holds true we should be under the influence of a La Nina right? Let's check out the graphic below and see what it has to say...
Notice the blue shading across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. Sea surface temperatures are pushing 1.5 degrees C below normal and are continuing to cool. This seems indicative of a weak La Nina and the upper air pattern seems to support it. Check the map below:
The above graphic shows El Nino and La Nina prevailing patterns. I have displayed this graphic many times, as I believe it tells a very good story. The current pattern we are dealing with is one that is supported by a La Nina. Very wet in the Pacfic Northwest, cold and snowy in the Midwest and Northeast, and very dry from the Desert Southwest to Florida. I see no reason for this to change anytime soon, and that means right through the Spring. Since this La Nina isn't as strong as the one last Winter, it may be able to break down more easily than its predecessor. However, this La Nina may continue to strengthen during the Winter, and that is something we will continue to watch. That's not to say we can't see a big storm east of the mountains, but the liklihood of it happening isn't that great. So, if you are looking for big snow, head to the mountains.
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text: HomepageFundingFunding guidanceManaging your fundingHelp with publicity Help with publicity Tweet Print Publicising your project is important so that people can learn about the fantastic work you're doing in your community. It's also good for people who play the National Lottery to see where the money they raise is being spent and how people are benefiting from it. Our publicity guide has all kinds of ideas about the different ways you can promote your project. Below are a few tips to get you started using social media and online tools, print, media and more. Digital and social media It is a good idea to set up a website for your project so potential beneficiaries, your wider community or other funders and supporters can see what you do and find out how to contact you. There are providers, such as Wordpress, where you can create a website for free with almost no specialist knowledge. Social media is different from a website because it is a conversation, direct with one person or to a group, and it can be initiated by anyone. There are hundreds of social media channels out there, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pintrest are the most common. You can easily create a profile on social media so you can share information about your project. It's free and you don't need to be a specialist. It is a good idea to have this owned by someone in your organisation so you know you are responding and posting frequently. You can join in conversations with us to find out what is happening with other projects in your area, new funding opportunities or sharing ideas. Follow us on Twitter, using #biglottery in your tweets, and like us on Facebook. Follow.... Like.... UK & England Twitter UK & England Facebook Northern Ireland Twitter Northern Ireland Facebook Wales Twitter Wales Facebook Scotland Twitter Scotland Facebook We'd love to hear about the great work you are doing, and can help you celebrate your success, so be sure to let us know how things are going. Write a blog about your project to post on other organisations sites or produce a short video to post on a site such as YouTube. The Media Trust's Do Something Brilliant guide has more support and information to help you. Face to face Tell your people about your project, what you are doing and how they can get involved. Ask them to spread the word. Contact local organisations and businesses who can help promote your project through their networks. Hold an event. It could be to launch your project or to encourage people to get involved, or to celebrate a key milestone. Through the media Tell your local newspaper, community news channel or radio station about your project. A press release accompanied by a photo or a short film is a good way to introduce your work. Invite them to your launch event or open day or arrange a photo call with some of the people involved in your project. Leaflets, posters and newsletters Produce leaflets, posters or newsletters about your project. Display them as widely as possible in your area. Libraries, health centres and recreation centres are good places to choose so lots of people can see them. Through the media Take photos or produce a short film of your project. Aim to show what you actually do rather than simply a posed group of people. Think about doing a photo or video diary to show progress with your project or tell the story of someone benefiting from its work. You need to get consent from people you would like to photograph or film, especially if you plan to use the images for publicity purposes – both in print and online, this includes your social media activity. As much as you can you should let people know where you are likely to use their image. When you seek consent we recommend that you produce a form that you can get people to read and complete at your event. It is also a good idea to let them know an event will be filmed or photographed when they arrive. Suggested content for you consent form can be found in the sample document here. More information More detailed information on how to generate publicity for your project can be found in our publicity guide. You can also contact the branding team for printed copies, in English and Welsh bilingual. Once you're ready to promote your project and the difference it is making to your community get in touch with the Media Trust's Do Something Brilliant project, which we fund. Do Something Brilliant will help you promote your project by giving you additional skills, tools and platforms to tell your story about the brilliant work you do in your community. If you need any help of advice please do contact us. We wish you every success with your project. Downloads (not for use in Wales) Promoting your project (PDF 348KB) Press release template (Word 1.2 MB) Bilingual downloads (must be used in Wales) Promoting your project - Welsh (PDF 348KB) Promoting your project - English (PDF 348KB) Press release template - bilingual (Word 31 KB)


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When the legendary rock band, Grateful Dead, broke up following the death of Jerry Garcia, many believed that it would also be the end of the careers of remaining members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh. However, despite abandoning the Grateful Dead name the two rockers were not done entertaining audiences just yet and in 2009 they decided to form their very own rock group; Furthur. The band is fronted by Bob Weir and Phil Lesh and also features a collection of other musicians such as John Kadlecik, Jeff Chimenti, Jay Lane and Joe Russo; all former members of notable rock bands.
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Stocks Posted Best June in more than a Decade
Published on Friday, 29 June 2012 18:21 Written by Christopher Lynn
New York, June 28th (TradersHuddle.com) – Stocks surged along with other risky assets after participants cheered the agreement reached by EU leaders in which the region's rescue fund would be able to recapitalize banks. The Dow posted its best June since 1997, the S&P 500 its strongest performance since 1999, and the NASDAQ since 2000.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 277.83 points, or 2.2%. The S&P 500 index jumped 33.12 points or 2.49%, while the NASDAQ surged 85.86 points, or 3%.
For the week, the Dow gained 1.9%, while the S&P 500 jumped 2% and the NASDAQ climbed 1.5%. For June, The Dow rallied 3.93%, the NASDAQ jumped 3.81%, and the S&P 500 gained 3.96%, while for the quarter, the blue chip index lost 2.51%, the S&P 500 fell 3.29% and NASDAQ tumbled 5%.
The market surged at the open following the positive news out of the EU summit, in which EU leaders agreed to provide relief to Italian and Spanish borrowing costs without additional austerity measures and as the region's rescue funds would be able to recapitalize banks directly, without increasing sovereign debt. The surprise out of the summit pushed risk assets higher, with a broad move around the world.
Stocks continued with strong gains through out the session despite tepid economic news in the U.S. Consumer sentiment dipped to its lowest level this year, and consumer spending was flat in May for the first time in 5 months, while income rose slightly. The pace of business activity in the Midwest, captured by Chicago PMI, edged up in June.
The move was broad based, with the major benchmark indices on track to log monthly gains on the last trading day of the quarter and ahead of next week that is expected to have light trading volume due to the 4th of July Holiday.
All of the S&P 500 sectors logged gains, with industrials, energy, and materials jumping more than 3%, while technology, financials, and consumer discretionary gained more than 2%.
In the industrial sector, Joy Global (NYSE: JOY) surged more than 5%, making it one of the top performers of the day, while rival Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) was downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Raymond James, but still logged a nice gain of 2.76% to $84.91.
The energy space received a boost from an epic rally in crude oil. The commodity surged 9.4%, to $84.96 per barrel as participants returned to riskier assets and as traders moved to start new positions knowing that the European Union's embargo on Iranian oil imports starts on Sunday. Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR) rallied 6.8% to $15.11, topping the energy sector, while Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) jumped 3%.
Financials benefited from the reduced risk profile coming from Europe. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) rallied more than 5.7% to post one the biggest gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and breaking above its 50day moving average, while Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), one of the financial firms with more exposure to Europe, jumped 5.2%.
Technology helped move the broad market and the big gain in the tech heavy NASDAQ. EMC Corp. (NYSE: EMC) rallied more than 8%, posting the biggest gain in the sector. Yesterday, Wells Fargo resumed coverage on the stock with Outperform.
Big tech also participated in the rally. Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) rallied 4% to $17.17, logging the second biggest gain in the blue chip index, while Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) gained 2.6% to $584, closing above its 50day moving average at the $572 area. A research report from Bernstein said that despite plenty of opportunity for the iPhone in China, the company faces short-term hurdles, as the firm expects a decline of 1.5 million iPhones amid a slowdown in the Chinese economy.
Meanwhile, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) failed to participate in the rally, as the stock lost 0.85% to $31.09 after Macquarie initiated coverage on the stock with a neutral. This week the stock pullback from $33 per share after it received mixed ratings and concern over slower revenue growth weighed on the stock.
In the consumer space, Nike (NYSE: NKE) plunged to the bottom of the S&P 500, as shares tumbled 9.4% to $87.78. The company missed earnings expectations, as margins took a hit from costs and a restructuring charge.
Ford (NYSE: F) slumped nearly 5% after the company said that it expects increased losses from its overseas business, with its international losses likely tripling in the second quarter amid a slowdown in European sales.
On the flip side, Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) soared 24%, posting the biggest gain in the sector after the company beat earnings expectations and bought the remaining 50% of Crown Imports. Constellation will buy the stake from Anheuser-Busch InBev after it completes its purchase of the remaining 50% stake of Grupo Modelo. Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) rallied 7.9% to $79.65 after the company will own the Corona beer brewer after it completes the deal valued around 20 billion.
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Prices at the door will be as follows:
Saturday- $18 (includes one raffle ticket)
Sunday- $15 (includes one raffle ticket)
Kids 12 and under get in FREE with paying adult!!
We can accept CASH ONLY at the door, but the facility has ATMs in the lobby for your convenience.
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We do not pre-sell single day passes, but we are pre-selling *weekend* passes via paypal below. The price is $23 per weekend ticket, a $10 savings compared to buying into the show each day separately!
Selecting "1 Ticket" buys you one weekend pass, selecting "2 Tickets" buys you two weekend passes, etc, etc..
Note to Preregistrants: Tickets will NOT be mailed to you. When you get to the show, look for the table marked "Preregistrants" and you can pick up your passes there. Please bring your ID or Paypal printout with you. Also bear in mind that unless told otherwise, we will have you in our records under the name used on the paypal payment at the time of purchase. Feel free to drop us a line at email@example.com if you would like to change the name on a ticket.
**Also note: No refunds will be issued within one month of show date.**
A special added bonus for Preregistrants this year are these full color glossy Retro Con stickers! They measure 4″ by 3.5″
Thanks, and see you in September!!
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Sara Bareilles on Breaking Into Broadway and Why She Sang 'The Little Mermaid' at Waitress
"For some reason there were gremlins in the building that night," Bareilles told PEOPLE
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee Steve Miller Asks for More Inclusiveness of Women, Receives Standing Ovation from Sheryl Crow
No women were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year
Was Matt Bomer Strong Enough to Be Sheryl Crow's Fan?
The American Horror Story actor is nudged into recalling his moment as a motivated fan
Why Is Sheryl Crow Singing at the Democratic Debate?
Sheryl Crow will sing the national anthem at the Democratic debate on Tuesday
Sheryl Crow Wants to Use Old Blue Jeans to Help Rebuild New Orleans
"Everybody has their fat jeans or their skinny jeans or their jeans that are out of date," Crow tells PEOPLE
Nicole Kidman: I Wish I Was Pregnant!
Kidman's pal Sheryl Crow also explains why she's not an "ice queen"
Sheryl Crow Is Selling Her Cowboy Boots for Charity – and Teaching Her Sons to Give Back
The singer volunteers at food banks and is hosting an auction to benefit Feeding America
Sheryl Crow and Melissa Etheridge Talk Breast Cancer, Sex After 50
"That was a really, really emotional time for me," Crow says of being diagnosed with the disease
Sheryl Crow: My Famous Ex-Boyfriends Made Me Feel 'Smaller'
"It's better to have three broken engagements than three divorces," the singer jokes
Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean & More Help George Strait Say Goodbye at Texas Concert
The country legend played for more than 100,000 at the AT&T Stadium
CMT Awards Makeover: Today's Stars with Throwback Hair
Imagine Carrie, Miranda and Taylor trying on the styles of superstars like Dolly, Reba and more. We made it happen
Big in '94: Music Stars of the 1990s Are Still Rocking at the 2014 ACM Awards
Jewel, Sheryl Crowe, Blues Traveler and more of your '90s favorites are at the ACMs


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Shirley Legendre
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 9:40 a.m.
Shirley L. Legendre, 73, a native of Labadieville and resident of Choupic, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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There's a documentary series approaching the world which will cover a collection of oddities in our modern technological landscape, entirely exclusive to Xbox One and Xbox 360 and beginning with the Atari landfill. These folks begin with another exclusive - rights to the upheaval of a landfill stocked with massive amounts of the video game "ET the Video Game" tossed there after Atari saw "overwhelmingly negative" feedback in 1983. If this all seems interesting to you already, you'll be in for a real treat.
This documentary series will be appearing backed by creators Simon Chinn and Jonathan Chinn and their multi-platform media company Lightbox. Simon Chinn is known for his work with Searching for Sugar Man and Man on Wire while Jonathan Chinn is best known for FX's 30 Days and the PBS program American High. Each entry into this documentary will potentially have a different director, starting with Zak Penn, known for his work on X-Men 2, Avengers, and Incident at Loch Ness.
"When Simon and Jonathan Chinn approached me about this story, I knew it would be something important and fascinating. I wasn't expecting to be handed the opportunity to uncover one of the most controversial mysteries of gaming lore." - Penn
The first documentary in this ongoing series will focus on what's called the Atari Burial. Centered on the town of Alamogordo, New Mexico, this team has been given the right to excavate the location of "millions of unsold game cartridges" that'd been "buried in the middle of the night" back in 1983.
"These stories will expose how the digital revolution created a global democracy of information, entertainment and commerce, and how it impacts our lives every day." - Nancy Tellem, president, Xbox Entertainment Studios
This "great video game burial" will be documented with help from Fuel Entertainment and will be done in early 2014. We'll expect to see the first episode of this yet-unnamed series by the middle of the year.
BONUS: The image you see above comes from the El Paso Times and appears to focus on "14 to 18 truckloads of unsold ET and Pac Mac cartridges" being buried in Alamogordo. If this bit is true, this documentary crew had better bring some jackhammers.


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Chapala, Jaslisco is a beautiful lakeside village south of Guadalajara about 20 minutes. My husband has relatives there and we own several homes their. This type of community would be IDEAL for retirement or relaxing vacations. There are lots of English speaking citizens and doctors. We run into people from Canada and the US all the time here....even driving around!
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Clearing Up Misconceptions About What Makes a Strong Password
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Stolen Tumblr, MySpace, and Fling Passwords Posted Online
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Welcome to the Pacific Northwest
Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Rugby Football Union (PNRFU). PNRFU is the governing body for senior rugby teams in the Pacific Northwest, our geographical area consists of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We are a member of USA Rugby our national governing body. We currently field the following divisions:
- Senior Men Division I
- Senior Men Division II
- Senior Men Division III
- Senior Women Division I
- Senior Women Division II
If you have a question, new help finding a club. Or if you have a photo or story you'd like us to post on the web site. Please contact us here.
AGM - Annual General Meeting
Sunday, June 12th in Seattle, WA
10:00am - 2:00pm
Referee Clinics
June 5th - Tacoma
June 11th - Portland
Latest News
PNRFU 7's Summer schedule…
May 28th - Eastside 10's (Marymoor Park)
June 4 - Salem 7s (Salem, OR)
June 11 - Budd Bay's Super Saturday 7s (Olympia, WA)...
June 25th - Westside Ronan 7's (Pat Ryan Field)
July 4th - Fort Lewis 7s
July 9 - Chuckanut's CanAm 7s (Bellingham, WA) PNRFU Qualifier
July 16 - ORSU's Roy Lucas 7s (Portland, OR) PNRFU Qualifier
July 23 - Tacoma's Aroma 7s (Tacoma, WA)
July 30 - ACR1 Championships (Bay Area)
August 6th - Corvallis 7s (Corvallis, OR)
August 13&14 - USA 7's (Location TBD)
Referee Clinics
I hope all of you that have previously expressed interest in refereeing are still interested and are ready to attend a level 1 course. We would like to invite you to the next Puget Sound based Level 1 Rugby Referee Course scheduled for 5 June in Tacoma.
Also - Portland on June 11th........ https://webpoint.usarugby.org/wp15/Events2/Events.wp?evt_CategoryID=10
As with all Level 1 classes there will be an indoor session and an outdoor session.
In preparation for the course please do the following:
1. Confirm that you will be able to make this course by signing up at:
2. Take the rugby ready online course - http://rugbyready.worldrugby.org/index.php?&language=EN
3. Save the certificate after you complete the course and email it to me
4. Take the rugby laws online course - http://laws.worldrugby.org/?language=en
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Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
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The Pacific Northwest Rugby Referee Society recently sent an open letter to all rugby clubs in the Pacific Northwest alerting them to a critical shortage of trained referees this spring. This predicament will continue until the rugby community as a whole bands together and works proactively to support and develop our referee corps here in the Northwest. The support of all referees in this outreach effort is also needed. Please read the letter and do what you can to help us recruit more referees. For more information contact John Clavin.
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Update 9: September 2011
We are finally back to school and already full into the renewed and improved AACT project. After a short summer vacation we started full speed with the preparation work for the project. We have now chosen the final four schools to participate in the project according to previously established criteria of the social economic situation of the student population and the commitment of school principals. Two local schools in Shefa-Amr – the Jabour Jabour and "C" elementary schools, in Ibillin the "E" elementary school, and in Tamra the "Albironi" elementary school are now part of the project.
The initial meetings with the principals were highly promising. They all talked about the immense importance of such project for their school and the kind of impact they imagine this can have on students beyond the project scope. The principal in Ibillin, Ms. Taghreed Sheikh Ahmad, spoke about one of her students who had been part of the first AACT pilot and continued to study on a scholarship provided by Beit Almusica. He used to be a shy and introverted kid facing hard times being accepted by peers. At the end of the academic year 2010/2011 he stood up in front of over 500 students and teachers in the school yard and played the clarinet, receiving great applause. As she said, this was one of the most moving moments in her career as educator.
All agreed that music as an art was still widely underestimated in the Palestinian community in Israel. We were actually positively surprised by the welcoming and enthusiastic reaction of the school management stating just how much they were missing this kind of activity. All four schools are state run schools situated on the lowest three clusters of socio economic evaluation in Israel with mixed populations of Muslim, Christian and Druze.
There are several improvements to the first pilot; the first and most important is that the project is now running in two complimentary tracks – music and social development. Beit Almusica is running project management and the musical side including music classes, special workshops and concerts. Our newly found professional partner for the social side is the Duroob Institute for leadership development and social growth. Duroob has extensive experience in working with schools – both with teachers and students – and with populations at risk. In the AACT project, Duroob will work on social evaluations and empowerment, ensuring professional monitoring of the social changes we hope to achieve in children.
Also new and improved in the project is the integration of the different social circles surrounding the children in the project, starting from their families, their teachers to their peers and the music teachers at Beit Almusica. The ultimate aim is to bring about the maximum positive change with the children that will be sustainable with the support of the different environments. The musical focus is on Arabic music and instruments like Qanoon, Oud, Durbaka (percussion) as well as cello, violin and wind instruments.
Over the next two months we will choose the project participants according to both social and musical criteria; get the support of the municipalities and educational authorities and start teaching in November.
Regardless of whether you choose to continue supporting the AACT project with time, money, or good will, we are determined to continue this important work in 2011/2012 and to be great partners with you and responsible and effective stewards of your hope, time and resources.
Thank you!
We are getting ready to go to back to school again: this time not as students but as agents of change. For this purpose we need every support that we could get and the best musical vibrations from around the world.
We look forward to move ahead with the AACT project during the School-Year 2011-2012. This occasion we will address the specific 'at-risk' situations that children face within the school framework. In 2011-2012 we aim to reach directly a diverse group of 100 Palestinian children (3rd to 6th grade, ages 8-12 years) and their teachers and families. We will ensure gender balance and the inclusion of different religious backgrounds. The project will take place at 4 local schools in Shefa-Amr, Ibillin, and Tamra indirectly benefiting 2,500 students.
Palestinian children face poor educational opportunities beginning in early childhood, making the deficiencies in the educational system the most worrying issue for the future of Palestinian society in Israel. Shortcomings and risk factors at school become evident in low academic achievements, isolation, troublesome relations with peers and teachers, violence, as well as high school dropout rates and lower matriculation scores, which have detrimental implications on social and economic development of Palestinian children. In addition, students rarely have the opportunity to develop their talents, lack any music-curriculum at schools, and their Palestinian identity and heritage is turned from a source of cultural pride to a source of differentiation and shame.
Therefore, the AACT project nurtures a sense of self-identity and dignity through music education as a positive tool for change for themselves, their schools and the community. The project addresses risk factors at school and a whole range of 'lacks' that Palestinian children face, including: music curriculum at schools, meaningful opportunities for the development of artistic talent and cultural expression, access to musical education, resources, services and facilities at high professional standards, as well as perspectives for the future. The program offers a nurturing and supporting environment conductive to the development and well-being of Palestinian children.
Regardless of whether you choose to continue supporting the AACT project with time, money, or good will, we are determined to continue this important work in 2011/2012 and to be great partners with you and responsible and effective stewards of your hope, time and resources.
Thank you!
"Music gives me power and energy"
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Salma is an average Palestinian child in Israel. She lives under the poverty line in overcrowded conditions and has a fair chance to drop out from a severely substandard school. She has limited access to social, health and public services and is more likely to be injured than the majority of children in Israel. She is not participating in cultural activities and has even less chances to find employment than her brother Ahmad when older.
The number of Palestinian children in situations of risk and distress in Israel is growing at a much faster pace than new programs and social services offered to them. One of the main problems that Palestinian children in Israel face is the alarming socio-economic situation they have to endure. The state of Palestinian children is serious: around 60% are poor and 73% are at poverty risk according to figures published by the Central Bureau of Statistics.
In addition to a substandard school system that lies 20 years behind its Jewish counterpart, Palestinian children in Israel lack meaningful after-school activities conductive to their well-being. This has obvious implications on the social and economic development of the Palestinian population, who has the lowest socio-economic status of all ethnic groups and the highest unemployment rates.
With your generous support, we are working to offer Palestinian children at risk a happier childhood and a perspective for the future.
Through the Affirmative Action for Children Today we support children growing up in circumstances of social and economic disadvantage to reach their full potential through musical education. Musical education benefits children in developing basic skills such as concentration, counting, listening, and cooperation while also promoting understanding of language, improving the ability to recall information, and creating an environment more conductive to learning. Providing children with constructive alternatives for reaching their full human potential contributes towards bringing about positive change for their families and communities.
Regardless of whether you choose to continue supporting the AACT project with time, money, or good will, we are determined to continue this important work in 2011 and to be great partners with you and responsible and effective stewards of your hope, time and resources.
Thank you!
We are approaching a new year and would like to use this opportunity to glance back to 2010. Thanks to your generous donation, we have been able to bring about a positive change in the lives of 60 Palestinian children and their families. In a recent video documentation of the project, children, parents and teachers tell how the AACT project influenced their lives - and reports are most encouraging:
First, we would like to listen to what the children themselves had to say:
"Music gives me power and energy" says one, "Music teaches me patience, understanding and concentration" says another. Children said that music makes them happy, politer and helps them to focus at school. "For me, music is melodies, beautiful melodies. When I play music, I fly in the world of music."
Olivia used to be very shy. Through the project she gained self confidence, which helped her to stand up for herself. Her family never thought she might be interested in learning music. Now they love the atmosphere that music brings into their home, and believe that each and every household should have a family member that can play music.
Bassem used to be very slow in doing his home work. He had a hard time with writing, because his hands would move only slowly. Thanks to his practice of the clarinet, his hand movements improved significantly. This has enhanced his performance at school. Bassem's father stressed the importance of the project and the support of the project's staff for Bassem and the whole family. Now, Bassem talks to his mother with music, and calls her through melodies.
One of the teachers spoke about the huge difference that children underwent from their first music lesson until the last day of the school-year. With accumulating musical knowledge, their academic achievements in school improved; and so did their social contacts and involvement.
We are glad to share with you a short video about the Affirmative Action for Children Today, which promotes bold moves to support children in the clearly disadvantaged Palestinian minority in Israel: 60% of such children live in poverty. The video is available in Arabic on the link: http://www.beit-almusica.org/playvideo.aspx?AlbumID=12
Regardless of whether you choose to continue supporting the AACT project with time, money, or good will, we are determined to continue this important work in 2011 and to be great partners with you and responsible and effective stewards of your hope, time and resources. We would like to take the opportunity to wish you Happy Holydays and a wonderful New Year!
Thank you!
Affirmative Action for Children Today, or AACT in its acronym, promotes bold moves to support children in the clearly disadvantaged Palestinian minority in Israel: 60% of such children live in poverty.
In July and August 2010, an external evaluation of the project took place. The main conclusions of the evaluation report include:
1. The project has a significant impact in promoting the culture and identity as well as strengthening the self-esteem and confidence of those children taking part in the project and their families. 2. AACT contributes towards achieving social change and providing opportunities to disadvantaged communities thus advancing equality. 3. The project's staff successfully developed positive relations with beneficiaries and other stakeholders such as local schools and municipalities. 4. The generous on-line donations played a significant role for the financing of the project, as it contributes towards reaching our goals and ensuring sustainability. 5. The project has been carried out in a timely fashion and in a professional, cost-efficient way. 6. In order to achieve long-term sustainable results, the AACT project needs to continue its implementation during the school-year 2010-2011.
On behalf of Beit Almusica, the 50 Palestinian children that successfully finalized the first year of the project and their families, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your support to this initiative.
Regardless of whether you choose to continue supporting the AACT project with time, money, or good will, we are determined to continue this important work and to be great partners with you and responsible and effective stewards of your hope, time and resources.
Thank you!
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The Romance of Tristan
by Béroul
The Romance of Tristan Part 3 Summary
The Flour on the Floor
- Who can be in love and not reveal it?! Tristan and Yseut flirt in the sight of others and continue to have secret meetings.
- Three of Mark's barons have seen Tristan and Yseut lying naked together in Mark's bed while Mark has been out hunting. Oops. They resolve to tell Mark and demand that he send Tristan away.
- The barons threaten to withdraw their support from Mark if he does not do so. They advise him to send for the prophetic dwarf, Frocin, which he does.
- Frocin advises Mark to tell Tristan he must carry a message to King Arthur in Carlisle early the next morning, predicting that Tristan will want to speak with Yseut before he leaves.
- Frocin buys some bags of flour, which he ties to his belt. Because why not.
- Before bed, Mark tells Tristan that he must carry a message to Arthur the next morning. Tristan plans to cross the floor between his bed and Mark's to speak to Yseut.
- Tristan notices that the floor between their beds has been covered with flour. Man, these tricks keep getting better and better.
- Mark and Frocin leave the room around midnight, at which point Tristan leaps from his bed to Mark's.
- A wound Tristan received from a boar earlier that day re-opens (you totally did not see that one coming, did you?), but he does not notice it bleeding all over the bed as he gets it on with Yseut.
- Outside the chamber, Frocin can see Tristan and Yseut by the light of the moon and sends Mark into the room.
- Tristan hears Mark coming and leaps back into his bed, but his blood drips onto the flour. (Fellas, seriously: make sure your boar-wounds are properly wrapped. This was completely avoidable.)
- Seeing the bloodied sheets and flour, Mark's barons seize Tristan. Mark tells him not to waste time defending himself, since his guilt is obvious from these clues.
- Tristan begs for mercy for Yseut. He offers to clear himself of the charge of adultery in trial by combat, which is sort of the medieval equivalent of going on Oprah to clear your name of something you probably actually did.
- Tristan allows himself to be bound by the barons. He firmly believes that he will be allowed to defend himself in a trial by combat.


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Radicals from Islamic state of Iraq, Sham responsible for
terrorist attacks of Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan
Radicals from Islamic state of Iraq, Sham
responsible for terrorist attacks of Erbil, Iraqi
"Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham "organization has
been formed by the merger of the two wings of Iraq
and Syria and announced hundreds of attacks against
civilians in Iraq.
A serious of bomb attacks took place on Sunday
and victimized a number of innocent people in Erbil
of Kurdistan Region, the most stable region in Iraq.
These attacks are at a time that last week
parliamentary elections took place in the region and
completed successfully.
A total of five explosions targeted the General
Kurdish Security Office building along 60 meter
street in Erbil around mid-day Sunday. The death
toll reported from security forces has varied from 2
to 6 deaths and there are reports at least 36 people
have been injured, Rudaw website reported.
Nawzad Hadi, the governor of Erbil province, told
AFP that four members of the Kurdish Asayish
security service were killed.
The Ministry of Healthcare of the Kurdistan Regional
Government, said that number of victims of the bomb attacks,www.ekurd.net
that 6 people have been killed and 61 others have
been wounded.
The Kurdish security sources of the city have
started serious investigations on the attacks.
Sunday's blasts were the first to hit Erbil since
May 2007, when a truck bomb
exploded near
the same Asayish headquarters, killing 14 people and
wounding more than 80.
Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region has become
increasingly embroiled in the bloody conflict raging
across the border in Syria.
Kurdistan president Massoud Barzani has
threatened to
intervene in the Syrian conflict to protect Kurdish civilians,www.ekurd.net
although officials have since backtracked on those
Terrorist attacks in Iraq's Kurdistan region by the
radical Ansar al-Islam group which believed to be linked
to Al-Qaeda:
September 29, 2010 Kurdish police in
Iraq's Kurdistan region shot and killed a suicide
On September 29, 2008 Mariwan
Halabjaee, the Salman Rushdie of Iraqi Kurdistan,
threatened by Mullah Krekar
May 14, 2008, a blast hits Rania city,
injuring three children
seriously injuring three children who were playing
On March 10, 2008
a Car bomb Explodes outside luxury hotel in
Sulaimaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan, killing one person
and wounding up to 30. Al-Qaeda
Suspected of
Sulaimaniyah Bombing
Seven Kurdish border guards
killed in Iraqi Kurdistan ambush by
Ansar al-Islam terrorist group on July 16, 2007
May 9, 2007 a suicide truck
bomber from Ansar al-Islam kills 19, wounds 70 in
Iraqi Kurdistan's capital of Erbil, Kurdish Ansar
al-Islam terrorist group has
claimed responsibility
for the blast.
May 13, 2007 was another bloody day for the Kurds, a
suicide car bomb targeted the headquarters of the KDP party in Makhmour city in Kurdistan region
killed at least 30 people and
wounded 115 others including the
city's mayor.
Nine members of Ansar al-Islam were arrested for
these terrorist attacks. Security forces in Iraq's
Kurdistan autonomous region have arrested several
followers of previously tolerated Islamist parties,
accusing them of links to insurgents.
February 26, 2007,
Houzan Mahmoud, an international representative of
MADRE's sister organization, the Organization of
Women's Freedom in Iraq, received a death threat by
e-mail signed by Ansar al-Islam terrorist group. The
death threat, delivered via e-mail, read, "With the
permission of Great God, we will kill you either in
Iraq or in London by the middle of March, because
you are campaigning against Islam. You should be
sent to God for punishment."
In May 2005 a suicide bomber
killed at least 60 people and
wounded 150 more when he blew himself
up at the office of a Kurdish party in the northern
Iraqi city of Erbil
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Since 2011, the Conservatives eliminated the per-vote subsidy, which provided political parties with a direct financial incentive to seek out votes even where they were less likely to flip seats. To the extent Canada's political parties included the subsidy in their election planning, we'd thus have expected a lower turnout this time out.
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Gareth Bale has dominated the headlines in Spain. The Spanish media didn't have a clue that Tottenham were speaking to other clubs aside from Real Madrid. Bale wants to go to Madrid, but Tottenham's priority is maximising their fee and strengthening their team. They were interested in a cash plus player deal for Bale from one club whom they approached, but Manchester United baulked at Tottenham's initial demands. They kept talking...
It helped Spurs to have as many suitors as possible for Bale, not that many suitors can pay what they're asking.
Meanwhile, the Madrid media salivated over Bale. They'd been writing that he'd come tomorrow for a week, except tomorrow never came. They claimed he was waiting by his agent's swimming pool near Marbella before signing, but he flew back to England on Monday with no deal having been done.
Madrid still expect a deal to go through to make Bale the world's most expensive player. They've had a presentation stage up and waiting for Bale at the Bernabeu since Friday, but since when has Tottenham Hotspur selling a player been straightforward? They want to maximise value. In contrast, Madrid wanted to talk the fee down. Hence the impasse.
All of this barely mattered to the 29,000 walking to Espanyol's stadium on Saturday night. Not to the two groups of Espanyol ultras who sang loud and proud, creating an atmosphere that not only put bigger clubs to shame, but helped their ever changing first XI. Nor to the equally vocal opposing fans, there to cheer on Valencia, for whom selling off their assets rather than buying big has become a trademark.
Valencia are one of the bigger clubs. You know the script with Los Che. Third in the all-time Spanish league table, Champions League finalists in 2000 and 2001. League winners in 2002 and league and UEFA Cup winners in 2004.
And then came the meltdown. The debts, the publicly funded rescue, the new 75,000-capacity stadium which stands half-built on the edge of the city like the Coliseum of Rome, a metaphor as good as any for Spain's economic woe.
But despite their troubles Valencia managed to keep finishing third. They came third in 2010, '11 and '12.
That wasn't enough for fans fed on a better diet of success. Yet even back in the good old days those fans jeered Rafa Benitez, their most successful ever manager. And they certainly jeered 'Mr Third' Unai Emery, but it was a huge achievement, especially as they had to sell their best players to survive.
Villa, Silva, Mata, Soldado. They all went to England for big money, yet Valencia stayed strong. They were like a rubber ring. No matter how hard you pushed them down, they kept popping back up. They missed their best players, but kept bringing in suitable replacements and, because of sales, managed to keep their wage bill just above €100 million a year, the fourth highest in Spain.
If anything, they missed their coach Emery more. His failure to beat Barcelona and Madrid by at least five goals every time his side played them and lead them to Champions League and domestic success each season wasn't good enough for the uber critics who paid his wages. He left in the summer of 2012, worn down by the sniping. As if he didn't have enough to contend with simply keeping Valencia afloat.
Emery was replaced by former player Mauricio Pellegrino. His side were 17th after three games, 11th after 15 when he was sacked. Wily old hand Ernesto Valverde replaced him, charged with winning the league by at least 10 points. His side improved and rose to fourth by the penultimate game. A 4-3 defeat against Sevilla on the last day of the season saw them finish 5th and miss out on the Champions League for the first time since 2009.
Miroslav Djukic, Valladolid's Serbian manager, replaced Valverde, who returned to the greener fields (at least at the training ground as their new home isn't yet finished) of his former club Athletic Bilbao.
Djukic had led Valladolid to a solid 14th last season after leading them to promotion. He saw Soldado sold to Spurs, Tino Costa to Spartak Moscow and club legend David Albelda retire.
Valencia have made €27.2 million from the transfer market so far this summer, even after buying striker Dorlan Pabon from Mexico, striker Helda Postiga from Zaragoza (where they'd bought Villa). Postiga's decent – he managed 14 league goals in a woeful Zaragoza side last year – but he's nowhere near the level of Soldado or Villa.
Valencia bought Javi Fuego from Rayo, Michel from Levante and loaned Oriol Romeu from Chelsea. All potentially decent.
These may turn out to be shrewd signings and we're still only in August, but Valencia have been poor so far this season. They beat a much weakened Malaga 1-0 in a dire opening game. And they lost at Espanyol on Saturday.
Maybe the once prodigious Sergio Canales, still only 23 and now free of serious injury, will fulfil his potential. Maybe Ever Banega will stay out of discos as his dancing partner Miguel has retired and Costa has gone east. They still have quality: defenders Rami and Mathieu, wingers Feghouli and Guardado (when he's in the mood), but Valencia didn't show it against Espanyol.
Their fans did. Two hundred of their ultras stood bare-chested behind a Spanish flag with the words 'On Tour' written in English. They sang, they celebrated their opening goal, but their team were so poor that boss Djukic said: 'I can't see any stars here.' He's right. He also said that his team had made fools of themselves, that he was ashamed. He's already questioned his players' attitude, which didn't go down well with players.
His team need to adjust to his style. They've been direct under their three previous bosses, while Djukic prefers a more Spanish style of possession.
Valencia's rivals for the Champions League are Atletico, Sevilla and maybe Real Sociedad. Many more days like Saturday and they'll be aiming their sights a little lower.
But it won't get any easier for Valencia this weekend. They play Barcelona at home.
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The Acoustic Project began with a man dying 10 feet from Kevin Riggs.
The University of Kentucky student and Lawrenceburg native was returning from Houston after attending the Final Four game with some friends when he witnessed a terrible car crash.
A man was ejected from the vehicle, and died on the scene. Riggs said some of his friends were EMTs, so they attempted to assist in the aftermath of the crash.
Riggs said he tried to comfort the man's wife, saved by her seatbelt.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 34 will host its fourth annual 100-mile poker run Sept. 3 for the Kentucky Healing Field.
Poker hands will cost $10, and extra cards are $5 with a limit of two.
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Kentucky Healing Field located in Lawrenceburg, was the first and only permanent Healing Field ever constructed in the U.S. The Healing Field honors all Kentucky soldiers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan and brings healing to their families.
The Alton Ruritan Club will host its annual Labor Day fish fry on Sept. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m., the club announced.
The meal will include fish, hush puppies, fries, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert and drink. Hot dogs will be available for children.
Cost is $8.
The club is located on Alton Station Road.
Entertainment will be provided by Back in Time, with David Perkins, Rich Hanks and others doing karaoke.
A former Lawrenceburg resident was killed last Wednesday afternoon in a vehicle accident near Highway 55 in Washington County, according to a report in The Springfield Sun.
Bobby C. Perry, 71, of Springfield was traveling north on Highway 55 when his 1999 Toyota apparently crossed the center line and struck head on a 2008 Honda, operated by Setsuko Obata, 50, of Lebanon.
Can you believe it's almost the end of summer? The stand is now closed and I'm spending Labor Day laboring in the kitchen.
It's the time I finish my canning, freezing and drying of the harvest, and it's the picture of a beautifully stocked pantry that motivates me. Well, that and the knowledge that I know what I'll be eating, where it came from and how it was grown.
I've fallen in love with a house.
If I were a proper member of my generation, I would be in a serious relationship with my iPhone, not besotted with the T.B. Ripy House.
Not the most conventional match, I know.
As a part of my series on downtown Lawrenceburg, a tour of the only historic landmark designated by the historic district commission — a group looking to preserve a swath of Main Street residences and business— seemed essential.
I don't delight in the spoils of a war between a house and the wear and tear of time.
Column as I see 'em …
Before reading this, please take a moment to read the leadoff letter to the editor next door.
Wasn't that great? That is, hands down, the best letter I've received this year.
The writer makes some interesting arguments, including that Anderson County and the City of Lawrenceburg would be better served were I in charge of everything. After all, who better to run everything than the person who knows everything about everything?
The Anderson County Board of Elections is scheduled to meet Friday at 10 a.m. for a special-called session, County Clerk Jason Denny announced Tuesday morning.
The board is scheduled to discuss and perhaps vote on the Western polling location, located at the Beaver Creek Masonic Lodge.
That location and several others become hotly debated last year when it failed an handicapped accessibility inspection.
They live here, not the North Pole.
But when it comes to stockpiling and distributing toys, even Santa Claus has nothing on Steven and Jessica Seeberger.
Thanks to equal measures of determination and online ingenuity, the Lawrenceburg couple has two warehouses stuffed with toys, but is now determined to find retail success when they open their new store, ToyBurg, on Sept. 13 in the West Park Shopping Plaza near Tractor Supply.
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NFL labor talks have broken down, which isn't good news for anybody as the March 4 lockout date rapidly approaches.
We still have the 2011 NFL Draft to look forward to, but without a new Collective Bargaining Agreement in place, none of the draft picks will be able to sign a contract.
So we march bravely on into the unknown with Tom Brady as our guide. Brady still generates buzz, proving you don't have to win the Super Bowl to be the most popular guy on the block.
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