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5 Sleazy Strategies for Turning Any Movie Date Into Sex
This question has plagued sensitive young men for years. And sometimes, it's just a few simple words that separate post-celluloid sex from rejection. How many times have you shelled out $20 at the local cinema (or wasted precious minutes downloading black market movies to your laptop) only to be told by your date that she doesn't see you that way or she wants to wait or that something about sitting next to you for two hours has suddenly turned her off to men?
Well, never again. Watch and learn as I shepherd you through the right and wrong moves for your movie dates. To help illustrate, I have selected five titles and present them now in order of difficulty. Please be advised that I haven't seen any of these films since their release so I might be a little sketchy on details, but these tried and true courting techniques remain accurate nonetheless.
Wild Things
Denise Richards and Neve Campbell make out a lot and wear bikinis in and out of pools. Matt Dillon and/or Kevin Bacon might be in this movie too. And I know Bill Murray is in there somewhere for some reason.
Level of Difficulty: 2
OK, right off the bat you're in good shape. The film is dripping with sex and that helps set the mood. Best of all, it doesn't have a Brad Pitt or Leonardo Dicaprio in it, so there's no fear your date is going to turn to you when the lights come on and wonder why her life has gone so horribly wrong. The challenge here is mostly not to mess it up. She's already thinking fun time faux-lesbian thoughts after all that softcore porn. Primed and ready to go.
The Wrong Approach:
Turning to your date and saying, "Hey, baby. I have an idea. You be Neve Campbell and I'll be Denise Richards." This is an understandable mistake, but wrong. First of all, be a gentleman. Make your date the hot one. But actually that's not such a good idea either. Because outside of a three month period in 1998, no one has ever spent much time fantasizing about Neve Campbell. You don't want to be her.
The Right Approach:
Turn to your date slowly, smolder a bit, point to her breasts and/or your junk and say, "Well, how 'bout it? Y'know?"
Although seemingly crass, the point here is to let the movie do the work for you. She just saw two hours of sanitized girly sex. And her only hetero release was Matt Dillon and/or Kevin Bacon. You can do this!
Boogie Nights
70s porn star Dirk Diggler has a penis that's even longer than this movie. Also, like the movie, it works really well in the beginning, gets a little lost later on and then ends strong.
Level of Difficulty: 4
This one is more challenging. Your date has just spent over two hours of hearing about a massive wonder penis that all the ladies (and some of the dudes) love. Yes, it was attached to Mark Wahlberg, but this movie may have gotten your lady ready for the kind of sex you can't deliver.
The Wrong Approach:
"Hey, baby, you think that's something? You should see what I got." Unless you actually do have a comically oversized circus penis that is larger than Marky Mark's prosthetically-enhanced schlong, this is the probably the worst thing you could possibly say. It's all about managing expectations. Let's say your line works. What are you gonna say five seconds later when your pants come down and she looks more disappointed than the audience in PT Anderson's follow up film, Magnolia, when those frogs fell from the sky for no reason. Also, if you really are that big, you probably don't want to attempt sex unless your date has a reinforced steel diaphragm to prevent the impaling of internal organs.
The Right Approach:
"Yeah, I heard that wasn't real. Marky Mark isn't that big. Also I have better skin. Boy your eyes are pretty."
The ghost of Patrick Swayze finds a way to contact his widow Demi Moore so they can bang one last time, albeit via Whoopi Goldberg lesbian sex.
Level of Difficulty: 5
You might be surprised by that level of difficulty rating. After all, Patrick Swayze's walking around without a shirt and it's a touching love story, so it's sure to put your date in the mood. But there are subtle pitfalls that can trip up a less experienced man. For one, the final image in your date's mind will be Whoopi Goldberg strapping on for Demi Moore. A fine closer for a movie, but not the best entry point into your date's pants. There's a bigger problem though. This is a love story. And the underlying plot line concerns Swayze's inability to say "I love you," to Demi Moore. Suffice to say, if you pick this moment to say "I love you," to your date, that could conceivably lead to some heartfelt loving. Having said that, if you don't love your date and you're saying it solely to get into her pants, then you're even sleazier than I am -- and I'm trying super hard to be sleazy here. Also, if this is your first date, saying, "I love you" is incredibly creepy.
The Wrong Approach:
Given the problems referenced above, you might be tempted to just try something cute. Something like saying, "Hey, I have a spinning wheel. Want to sculpt some clay?" Or maybe dropping your pants, pointing to your junk and saying, "Hey wanna sculpt some, um, clay?" There is a problem with this approach, however. It is retarded.
The Right Approach:
Dim the lights. Put on the movie's theme song, "Unchained Melody," and offer your date a deep-tissue massage from behind. This way, she can more easily imagine Patrick Swayze in his prime instead of your ugly ass. That might hurt your pride. It might create a void in your soul, yearning to be desired for the man you are. But you won't think about these things until at least two or even three minutes after your orgasm. And that's what matters. Also, unlike Swayze, you're still alive. Who's the loser now? Well, you still are because he seemed like a really nice guy, and he sure was an attractive fellow, but tomorrow's another day!


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Oxford May Morning 2008: Behind the Scenes2
On the evening of April 30th, there's no better place to be than inside Oxford's Magdalen College.
The institution has been leading the surrounding community in May Day tradition for over 500 years. And tomorrow morning, hundreds of locals and tourists will, once again, flock to Magdalen's picturesque High Street buildings just before dawn to be serenaded from above.
At 6:00 sharp on May 1st, the Magdalen College School Choir will sing the Hymnus Eucharisticus from atop the college's majestic Tower.
In a beautiful, sweeping moment, the buzzing crowds will be silenced. The choir's hymn will take over, enchanting the entirety of the crowded city block below.
And then the much anticipated performance will end, just like that.
But the festivities will carry on for several hours, with Morris Dancing and impromptu street performances scattered throughout the city center—a truly memorable parade of fun for the whole family…
And that's the fairytale, glossy brochure version of Oxford's May Morning.
As I mentioned, no better place to be than inside Magdalen College on the eve of May Morning, when the fun really begins…
The party usually starts around 9:00pm in the college's common rooms and bar, with students dancing, drinking and celebrating the coming of May (and summer!) until the wee hours of the morning.
Why sleep? A champagne breakfast awaits on the rooftop terrace at 5:45am, from which students can listen to the choir in hazy solitude, away from the crowded High Street.
And of course, we can't forget the traditional May Morning daybreak toast on the Cloisters lawn…
No point in leaving college grounds prior to the toast/breakfast, as most gates have been locked; the police have also blocked off the Magdalen Bridge from 3:00am and will refuse crossings until 2 hours after the event, so as to prevent drunken crusaders from leaping into the shallow waters of the Cherwell…
The famed jumping tradition used to be quite common, with hundreds impulsively plummeting over the walls each year; however, now, only a few sneaky stragglers are able break through the barricade. Last year, I (sadly) only witnessed one courageous jumper.
But rumor has it that students will actually be leaving the college this year for a VIP party at Club Escape ; we'll see if they are re-admitted for breakfast in their intoxicated stupors.
Who knows, maybe they will band together in drunken revelry and rekindle an age-old tradition…
Come on, you crazy Magdalenites, let's start the summer off with a splash!
Happy May Day.


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British series Second Sight is getting a second launch - this time in the U.S.
CBS has ordered a pilot based on the series. The gothic psychological thriller follows a detective who is suddenly infected with an autoimmune virus that causes hallucinations that reflect his subconscious. He soon discovers that catching the killer depends on insight as much as eyesight.
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The U.S. adaptation comes from Homeland executive producer Michael Cuesta, who wrote the pilot along with his brother Gerald Cuesta. Both would also executive-produce, and Michael will direct the pilot. He has directed several episodes of Homeland, including the pilot and the Season 2 finale, as well as the pilots for Elementary, Blue Bloods and Dexter.
CSI executive producer Carol Mendelsohn will also serve as an executive producer, as will Julie Weitz, Nick Reed, Phil Goldfine and Paula Milne.
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Lahontan Community Foundation gifts $110,000
Ryan Summerlin April 23, 2013
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Lahontan Community Foundation recently announced the outcome of their 2013 grant cycle, resulting in grants totaling $110,000 to 17 local organizations. Working within the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Lahontan Community Foundation selects nonprofit organizations that offer educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives in the community to fund.
Lahontan community is a private community located on the southwest side of Highway 267 in the Martis Valley. The Lahontan Grants Committee is made up of seven Lahontan Community Foundation board members and Lahontan community residents. Since 2002, the foundation has raised more than $1 million. Those awarded in the past include various community service groups and their Employee Tuition Reimbursement programs.
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A wealthy hippie. Not of babay boomer age, way way younger. A gen y or x'er that pursues the hippie way of life with a price tag. Organic food, island retreats and yoga classes cost money. Only the cashed up can come close to this 21st century interpretation of a 'true' hippie.
I am heading to the hills of india for 3 months of intensive one on one yoga with my swami. I don't work just focus on me through an alternative lifestyle. Sure I am into eastern philosophy and reject capatilism as long as I can do my expesive and contrived take on a 'journey'.To bad your not a "whippie hippie, vegan, whippy" and can't come.
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a Gay fart.
I just made a whippie
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A strange person that is nuts over powerpoints.
You are such a whippie.
What do you expect? He is a whippie.
What do you expect? He is a whippie.
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n. a person who is whipped. For instance, he has a leash that doesnt go more than 100 yards.
Damn son, my boy jon is a whippie. nicole wont let him come over tonight cause he talked to some other chick
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a pussy-whipped man
she got him by the nose. he is her whippie.
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A combination wigger/hippie. Wears hemp necklaces and baggy jeans, or corduroys and a 50 Cent t-shirt. Likes Phish and the Roots. Nine times out of ten, they're pot dealers who started out college as hippies but slowly metamorphosed.
"That dude sketches me out."
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Roosevelt Rides Again!
CSN's Patrick Mooney broke the news that Theodore Roosevelt Lilly III is back with the Cubs. No, the 38 year old crafty one, who retired last November isn't being brought back from the netherworld to be another soft tossing lefty to flip at the trade deadline. He's there in a new capacity, per Rotoworld:
Ted Lilly has been hired as a special assistant for the Cubs front office. He will work with young players in Cubs camp during spring training and then help the organization with scouting for the draft.
Then there is this quote from TL upon making the decision to take the Cubs gig:
Ted Lilly: "I want to be around the game and I feel like I have something to offer. This is the organization I would prefer to be with."
A little more from Gulliver and the Voyage to Lilliput after the jump...
Carrie Muskat at cubs.com says that Lilly, Theo and Jed started discussions about a role with the Cubs during the recent January Cubs Convention.
"His reputation with the Cubs is sterling, which is fantastic, and not only as a person but as a competitor," Hoyer said. "I really liked what he had to say. A lot of guys want to get back in and don't want to work that much, and he made it clear he wants to work and wants to get involved in scouting. I think we'll use him in a variety of ways. He feels he has a pretty good eye and likes to try to evaluate but also was really humble and knows he has to learn how to do it. He was excited to get back involved and I think we'll feel out how to use him."
The terms of this contract have to be less stressful than when Lilly signed on for 4/40 in December 2006. GM Jim Hendry was on the stretcher to get an angioplasty when that deal was closed.
My thought is he's being brought back to teach those who will listen on how to slide into catchers given the new rules that are being invoked. Yadier Molina still aches from this lesson. Of course there are many reasons to love Ted Lilly. The TLFC, the TL Supercomputer, TCR has a long track record of showing some Ted Lilly love. Given that link showing some of Lilly's best Cub outings, maybe Travis Wood will learn a trick or two from the master crafty-sman.
Samardzija had better watch out if he gets too pranky, cause TL is THE master prankster.
boni got the start at SS
boni got the start at SS today.
they're giving him every chance to be the 2nd/SS "supersub" along with his CF/LF capability. he came up as a middle IF'r and has always gotten shots there with various teams, but he's never been able to stick there because of his D.
here's a sneak peak of the
here's a sneak peak of the mild annoyance that is the replay system...
given what i saw earlier with the "test run" of the replay system during AFL this is one of the longer ones...i've seen shorter.
Almora rbi single (shortly
Almora rbi single (shortly after Vitters gets picked off 1st), then a 2 run blast by Olt. 6-3 Cubs over A's in the 8th.
Cubs fans, this is your
Cubs fans, this is your future!
prospect boner!
and audio version
Since you are talking about
Since you are talking about boners, I was at the game today, sitting in the front row maybe 30 feet from 3b. Bryant looks STIFF out there on D. I don't see his glove working at 3b long term.
If anyone is interested in two of these seats(face value) for the 3/11 game, let me know. I have 6 but only need 4. They are in the front row right next to the cubs dugout. It's actually a row in front of the dugout. Look to your right and you have a nice view right into the dugout. It's hot as fuck(for a person who has spent this winter in Chicago) until about the 3rd inning.
it's early spring arizona sun
it's early spring arizona sun...get a wide brim hat that has ventilation to breathe and you'll be all good.
i haven't been to AZ in a year and 1/2...one of my favorite places to visit and hike (even more than hawaii).
i wish they still had full-time spring training games in tucson (one of my favorite places on this planet). i had some fun times at TEP and Hi Corbett Field watching games. i understand why teams left (and why many vets would skip the phoenix-area to tucson bus trip), but i'd rather be in tucson for anything but the games.
I remember when the Padres
I remember when the Padres were in Yuma back in 70s-80s.
Google map it.
"It's not so much that Baez's
"It's not so much that Baez's approach is overly aggressive. I think that comes off as a pejorative statement at times, and being aggressive isn't always a bad thing. You want to see hitters take advantage of opportunities and drive the baseball with authority. I think Baez's biggest problem at the plate is that his confidence with the bat/swing creates an environment where everything thrown in his general direction is considered an opportunity for him to drive the ball out of the park. It's often hard to distinguish between being aggressive and being overly confident, but in Baez's case, he's not a grip-it-and-rip-it hitter; rather, he's a guy who thinks he can turn around whatever a pitcher has to offer and send it out of the park."
I think this is a distinction without a difference. And if this is true, I mean I'm kind of tired of free swingers... meh.
There is a difference, at
There is a difference, at least in my mind. To this point Baez's view is that nobody can beat him consistently. To this point his stats suggest he's been proven correct. Moving forward he's surely going to come across guys who can beat him more often than not. What he does in response to that seems to be the key as to whether he's a AAA flameout or a perennial MLB All-star, and why the consensus is he has more space between his ceiling and floor than other high-end prospects. I read into the BP guy's definition of grip it and rip it that he thinks that condition is un-alterable.
some guys can get away with
some guys can get away with it...we'll find out if he can when he's exposed at higher levels.
we may have to live with his high-K tradeoff, though.
unlike some load-and-release hitters, he at least has the "unteachable skill" of extremely quick hands/wrists through the batting zone...just like soriano was so quick for many years with his hands/wrists he could stand in the front of the box hoping to feast on breaking stuff that was breaking late as well as being able to respond to fastballs. age caught up with soriano...but so did the learning curve of adapting and he's tweaked his approach a little bit.
i'm not trying to say soriano and baez hit the same, but they're both aggressive swingers with extremely quick hands/wrists (at least soriano in his youth, anyway). no one's ever called soriano's swing nice/pretty/etc...baez at least has better praise in that department.
And if you only had one guy
And if you only had one guy like that in your lineup, you can get away with it. For several years now we've had a lineup chock full of free swingers and the results are dozens of 5-10 pitch innings from opposing pitchers. If you don't have the other 90% of your lineup working the count, you will never realize the benefit of a free swinger.
cross your fingers and hope d
cross your fingers and hope d.vogelbach can play LF in the future with the drop in weight.
soler and almora seem to be guys heavily prone to swing even if they don't K much.
bryant might be patient...hard to tell at this point.
a.alcantara showed great improvement with his walk rate last year even though he still K'd a lot. that's at least a bit promising (especially for a 21 year old playing in AA).
Word is Bryant is too picky
Word is Bryant is too picky ala Frank Thomas
I'm not sure the quote is
I'm not sure the quote is particularly clear, but I would draw a distinction between the Javier Baez aggressive approach and the Starlin Castro aggressive approach. Castro gets into trouble when he swings at a pitch out of the zone just because he knows he can dump it into RF just beyond the 2B. Baez gets into trouble because he thinks he can drive anything. I'd call Baez's approach aggressive and in need of refinement. I'd taking Baez's aggressiveness of the type we see in Castro at times. But, obviously, they'd both be better off if they were a bit more selective and put themselves in situations to take aggressive swings on good hitters pitches/counts.
It'll be interesting to see how badly and how long Baez struggles against polished pitchers who can locate their breaking balls, which he hasn't faced yet. That part of his game might not become apparent until he spends a while in the majors, and that'll be when we see how his "aggressiveness" plays or gets adjusted.
That BP description made me
That BP description made me curious as to what was said about Vlad Guerrero as a prospect. Came across this early scouting report:
My favorite thing about that
My favorite thing about that scouting report is that the form has "cute" as one of the options for categorizing a type of pitcher.
Wow, that is quite the
Wow, that is quite the resource SW75!
this scout recommended purchasing the following player for "about" $10K
and a bonus link of Cub infielders...
Jerome Walton, future ROY. Report from 1987.
this is fun stuff...
this is fun stuff...
Lean, live body. Curt Flood/Bobby Tolan look. Has added 10 lbs of muscle since last year. Lightning quick bat. Roberto Alomar hitting style. HR pop when he gets his pitch. Exciting speed. Big base stealing ability. Excellent base runner. Plus range. CF instincts. Skills to hit in either the 1,2 or 3 hole. 5 tool ability.
the kerry wood scouting
the kerry wood scouting reports were interesting...
fastball/curve/change showing in HS...no slider (slurve) yet.
heh...he turned that "hole
heh...he turned that "hole away" weakness into "whatever, i'll swing at that, too...just make better contact off the bat"
he was the best bad-ball hitter i've ever seen. even when you pitched him correctly he would swing at something stupid to swing at and do something with it.
in honor of Ted Lilly...
in honor of Ted Lilly...
"Mr. Molina, you're a great ballplayer and I just like to say, you're standing on the tracks and the train's coming through butthead. "
Oh, awesome... I don't
Oh, awesome... I don't remember that.
Mike Olt "Dinger!"
Those are some enthusiastic
Those are some enthusiastic 'dingers'!!
That moment you realize that
That moment you realize that no Chicago Cub is older than you...
Will soon enough be followed
Will soon enough be followed by the moment you realize no Chicago Cub is older than your children. Tempus fugit, dude...
Yikes, no players born in the
Yikes, no players born in the 1970s!
"Darwin Barney will start at
"Darwin Barney will start at shortstop in Thursday's Cactus League game."
Baez BOMB, oppo in 3rd at bat
Baez BOMB, oppo in 3rd at bat. Solo HR.
Kotaras pulls one, back-to-back HR's. 3-3
b.brenley calling the KC/ARZ
b.brenly calling the KC/ARZ game...spots henry blanco in the dugout...calls him "hank white"
...now he's calling KC pitcher francisley bueno "frank good"
i miss brenly.
Agreed. I think JD might be a
Agreed. I think JD might be a bust, but gotta give him a couple more years I guess. I remember being skeptical of Brenly early on too. But JD and Kasper were two ships passing in the night as far as chemistry last year ... I hope they learn each other's sense of humor because so far it's just been awkward.
JD was rather awesome with
JD was rather awesome with the astros...but he knew the team rather well and that helped a lot in his banter.
it really seems like he came on board with the cubs without doing a lot of homework. i hope it gets better as he spends more time around the team (and i hope he's getting exposure to the kids in spring training). bob not only came on board having done his homework, he dove head-first into getting to know what's going on in the minors (beyond what his kid was doing) as well as the major league team.
i totally agree on the point about jd and len not matching wits well even though they were both trying to joke around...it was painfully awkward too many times for far too long. len/bob were great at setting each other up for jokes and playing off each other's commentary.
len/bob had great chemistry and bob was a strong color guy for the cubs.
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it's been a while since joe's over-managed a game...it's gotta feel good for him to be back in the saddle making people's scorecards look like their pens blew up.
Fuck a bench spot on the playoff roster, Coghlan is competing to bat cleanup.
barely any...especially for an evening game. place looks 1/2 full at best to start the game.
Listening on the radio. Are there any fans in the stands at all?
"An MRI taken Monday on the right side of Jorge Soler showed no major damage."
rare air though if he can keep it under 2. Sounds like Maddon already made up his mind though and Hendricks seems like the sort that would want to earn it. Guessing he gets a quick hook if he's still under 2 after 5 innings.
Fwiw, he can give up 1 ER in 5 innings (or more) and still be under 2. If he gives up 2 ER, he would need throw 9 IP to keep it under 2. 1 ER in 4 IP would give him an ERA of exactly 2.
In terms of WAR, it's still Scherzer by a lot (6.4), then Cueto (5.6), Lester (5.5), Kershaw (5.5), Roark (5.4), and then Hendricks (5.1)
Boring lineup tonight in terms of guys trying to reach milestones -- no KB (40 HR), Addy (100 RBI) or JHey (can he keep it going?), and Lackey isn't really going for anything, plus the team has already reached 100 wins. I get the "rest" thing, although they will have 4 days off after Sunday, but....bleh.
Agree -- I think you want to keep him on a regular schedule.
Ramos torn ACL
Sure, its not about his record.
Do you start him Sunday or not?
@jonmorosi Pitchers w/ sub-2.00 ERA in year of 185+ IP this century: Pedro '00, Clemens '05, Kershaw '13/'14, Arrieta '15, Greinke '15, Hendricks '16.
Yeah -- that would be rough for him. But, Monty is getting people out, he's a lefty and he has experience working out of the bullpen. Hammel? None of the above.
even if he's not starting, abandoning hammel would be a bit of a 'screw you.' i think it might be -monty +hammel, but it's speculation.
either way, someone's gonna be disappointed.
Joe said he is leaning towards 11 pitchers and 14 position players.
- 4 starters, Chapman, Rondon, Strop, CJ, Wood, Grimm, Monty. No dice for Cahill or Smith.
- 3 catchers, Rizz, Zo, Addy, KB, Javy, Heyward, Fowler, Soler, Coghlan, TLS and then Sczcur over Almora?
Cubs 3B Jason Vosler made two really bad throws on consecutive AB in the 8th. Fortunately the game was no longer in doubt at the time
The first one was a one-hop lob that allowed the batter to reach base on an infield single, and the second was air-mailed so far over the first-baseman's head that it went over the fence and landed in Field #4.
E-MAN: Despite the HR, Donnie Dewees is really more of a slash hitter (the HR was an opposite-field line-drive) who can accumulate lots of doubles & triples. He's also a good bunter and can get on base that way, too. Although he was thrown out trying to steal in the game, he's actually a good base-stealer and baserunner.
Defensively he has plus-range and tracks fly balls OK, so he can play CF, but he has a rag arm that requires the middle infielders to go out further into CF to make relays.


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HUNTINGDON, PA. -James Troha, former vice president for institutional advancement and university relations at Heidelberg University, was inaugurated Friday as Juniata College's 12th president.
Troha began his duties as president last June.
Troha began at Heidelberg in 2002 as vice president for student affairs and dean of students, where he worked until he was named interim president in 2008. From 2003 to 2007, he also served as vice president for enrollment, and helped increase enrollment by 19 percent in his first year and helped bring in the university's three largest freshmen classes in three decades.
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During his inaugural address, titled "The Call to Think, The Courage to Evolve, The Conviction to Act," Troha said, "None of us have arrived here without the support of others. We have to remember those that have changed our lives."
Contemplation, courage and conviction "are the attributes that we must possess today," Troha said. "It is not a tag line it is a culture that we must live out ... a characteristic of our beginning."
Troha took over for Thomas R. Kepple Jr., who had served the college for 15 years.
"A liberal arts education urges us to change ... to confront what we don't know," Troha said. He quoted Kepple from his inaugural address in 1999, stating, "'You can only accomplish what you're willing to dream.'"
"Now is our time; we must define our future before the future defines us," Troha said. "We invite new people and new ideas and new challenges ... we want them, we need them."
Dominic Dottavio, president of Tarleton State University and former president of Heidelberg University, introduced Troha.
Troha had help raise $38 million toward a $50 million campaign goal for Heidelberg, Dottavio said. Troha also served as Heidelberg's interim president for a year. In that time, he oversaw several projects, including refinancing the university's $17 million in state-issued bonds and leading Heidelberg's transition from college to university.
"Determination and fortitude, that is what you will be given with Jim Troha," Dottavio said.
As a Heidelberg University Board of Trustee member since 2001, Ernie Estep said he has watched Troha use his leadership skills in numerous areas and has always done an excellent job in each position.
Dustin Brentlinger, the dean of students at Heidelberg, had worked with Troha off and on for over 20 years at the University of Evansville in Indiana, Harlaxton College, the British camps of the University of Evansville in England and Heidelberg.
"His ability to focus on the can-do's instead of the but-ifs, and his ability to make people feel that they matter to the success are all strengths that make him a great president," Brentlinger said.
An endowed scholarship was made in honor of Jim's mother and his wife's Jennifer's father.


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"Nothing is more important for the public wealth than to form and train up youth in wisdom and virtue."
Benjamin Franklin
It seems one of the most perplexing questions of this society these days is: "How do we bring up our kids in the midst of all the problems that we have out there?"
Make no mistake about it, we do have problems, and there are a lot of them. We've got drugs, we've got cars that go at break-neck speeds, we've got booze that our children can drink when they get into these cars, and we've got teenage suicide and all the teenage pregnancies. All of this is happening in good families!
So, what do we do? How do we bring up our kids in the midst of all this? Some of the experts claim we say "no" too often to our kids - while others claim we don't say "no" often enough. We can go to the library and read what they have to say. But the problem is, there are so many conflicting opinions. So, what in the world do we do? Who do we believe?
Well, I have some ideas for you. Ideas that, in my opinion can stop the hurt. Ideas that can make life a little less complicated when it comes to raising your children. Ideas that could eliminate a lot of stress in the relationship with your children.
Actually, they are really not my ideas, and they certainly are not new. They've been around a long time. The problem is, too many of us have just sort of forgotten about them. These are the ideas I want to share with you.
You may agree with what I have to say or you may disagree. If you disagree, that's OK. I certainly respect your right to feel the way you do. I just ask you give it some deep thought and think about it with an open mind. Below are the ideas. In addition to food, shelter and clothing, there are four other things our children need desperately - four other things so many of them are not getting.
Our children need us to show them we love them and to tell them we love them. They need us to put our arms around them and hug them, and to tell them they are a very important part of our lives. It's important that we communicate this to our children.
Actually, that's an understatement. It's crucial we communicate this message to our children.
I'm not just talking to the mothers, I'm talking to the fathers, as well. I know; I've worked around men and I've heard all the tough talk - things like, "Well, we men don't show that kind of emotion, that's for their mother to do." If that's the way any of you men feel, then you are totally wrong. Gentlemen, your kids need you to put your arms around them and hug them just as much as they need it from their mother.
Do you ever notice when you watch a professional football game how they act when they make a touchdown? All these big, burly men go around hugging each other.
That's OK if that's what they want to do. But, I wonder how many of these big, burly men can go home and hug their very own children.
You see, drugs are not the problem. Alcohol is not the problem. They are only symptoms of the real problem. The problem in the majority of cases is that children feel unloved - unwanted. Please be assured I'm not just making that up. I've heard too many people who work with problem children say the same thing.
Now, is that the case in every situation where there are problems? Certainly not. There are exception to every rule. But in the majority of cases, that is the problem. So think about that.
We've got to give them our attention. We've got to spend some time with our children. I know, we're all too busy. We've got to work and make a living. I understand that; I also had to work to support a family. But, let me put it this way because it's so important: If you don't have time to spend with your children, then it's crucial that you that you make some changes so that you do have time.
Someone once said, "If you haven't time to help youngsters find the right way in life, somebody with more time will help them find the wrong way."
Because I don't know you're particular situation, I can't tell you how you should go about it. And I know there are situations where it can be very difficult. So I'm not putting anyone down whose job situation is such that it's almost impossible. But I think it would be a good idea to sit down and give it some serious thought; maybe you could come up with something. Look at your schedule to see where you can fit your children in. Somehow you have to come up with something, because your children need you.
We've got to set guidelines for them. Our kids have got to know when they are in bounds and when they are out of bounds. And don't we all? Contrary to what they may be telling you, they are screaming for guidelines. If anyone finds that hard to believe, go to the library and get one of Dr. Benjamin Spock's latest books. Yes, I know - I said his latest books because they, in my opinion, give a different message than his earlier books did. Or read James Dobson's book, "Dare to Discipline." See what they have to say about it.
And I'm old fashioned enough to believe it's OK to tell our kids certain things are just morally wrong, period. Now I know I might get a little flack on that. I know what some of the "new age" thinking is on that. Some are saying we should leave that up to the kids; we should let them figure out that sort of thing for themselves. Well, all I can say to that is to take a look around - take a good look. See what's going on in our schools. See what's going on outside of our schools. Do you think that they have it all figured out?
Some time ago, I was going through the channels on the TV and I got the tail-end of a program that I wished I would have watched from the beginning. It was called "On Values," by Peggy Noonan. I would like to share with you some of the things that were said by the person she was interviewing.
These are not his exact words, because I didn't write it down as he was talking. But, basically this is what he said. "The buzz-word these days is individual freedom. The problem is that when we have too much freedom, we sometimes choose over-indulgence instead of self-control. Now, of course, our freedom should be cherished and we should be thankful that we have it. But, freedom without responsibility will destroy or society."
He went on to say, "It's too bad these days when one speaks in public, he/she must be careful as to what he says. That is, words like 'morality,' like 'responsibility;' words like 'self control;' we must be very careful where we use these words these days. And isn't it a shame, because these are good words. Our society will be better when those who speak in public have the courage to use these 'out-dated' words. In America today, we have over one million people in prison. It seems that the number has increased when we stopped using these words."
It certainly gives us something to think about doesn't it?
Dr. Benjamin Spock, who in his time was one of the leading authorities on raising children, says in one of his books, "Child Psychology cannot substitute for morality." Remember, this is not one of our religious leaders saying this. It is a child psychologist. An excellent book on this subject is Dobson's "The New Dare To Discipline." One important fact to remember about setting guidelines is this: If we say one thing to our children, but do another , then our actions will speak so loudly they will not hear one word we say! You know what I mean.
Adult role model
In addition to good guidelines, our children need a good, adult role model. Someone they can look up to; someone they can admire. A hero! That's what they need! And I'll guarantee you one thing, your kids are going to find a hero. They are either going to find it in you, or they will find it in someone else. Now that could be a problem, and the problem is: You don't know who that might be. There's a good chance they may find it in someone who is not good for them.
You don't have to take my word for that. Turn on your TV and grab hold of the remote. Start going through the channels. Take a good look at who some of these "heroes" might be! Is this what you want for your kids? Or would you rather be their hero? You can be if you really want to.
So, how do we become their hero? Now, that's a good question isn't it? And I really can't give you a definite answer to that question, because every person has a different personality and disposition. Besides, you may already know the answer for your own particular situation.
If you don't know the answer, I'm going to suggest a way to find out. What I think that all of us should do once in a while is to get off by ourselves, some place where it's quiet and where we can be alone. And then we remove our mask (we all have one), we lay aside the role that we play in society. Then ask yourself some serious questions about your relationship with your children, your relationship with your spouse, your relationship with the world. And then, by being brutally honest with yourself, you see what kind of answers you come up with. And then you do your best to start living by those answers.
Someone once said that the solutions to all of our problems are within us. Oliver Windell Holmes said, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
If someone said to me, "Frank, when you die, if there was one message that you could leave to the world, what would it be?" I'd say: Love your children, give them your attention, set good guidelines for them and, for goodness' sake, be their hero!
Victor Frankl said it best in his book "Man's Search for Meaning." Frankl was a survivor of a Nazi concentration camp. And, of course, none of us can imagine the agony, the horror and the indignities and suffering he and others like him went through. But in the midst of all this, in his book, he says, "And suddenly a thought transfixed me; for the first time in my life I saw the truth as set into song by so many poets, proclaimed as the final wisdom by so many thinkers. The truth: that love is the ultimate and the highest goal to which man can aspire. Then I grasped the meaning of the greatest secret that human poetry and human thought and belief have to impart: The salvation of man is through love and in love."
In his book, "Healing Words," Dr. Larry Dossey says, "If scientists suddenly discovered a drug that was as powerful as love in creating health, it would be heralded as a medical break-through and marketed overnight." Exaggerated statement? I think not. Think about it. What I have always thought was that if we in this world don't feel like showing love and compassion to one another, then if at least we didn't go out of our way to treat each other so horribly, it certainly would be a remarkable improvement. I agree with Dossey. I don't think he makes an exaggerated statement.
So, that's where it's all at. That is what will produce peace and harmony in our families. That is what will produce peace and harmony in our world. Not our stockpile of weapons. Not our advance in military technology (although I'm not suggesting that we go back to the bow and arrow). Neither am I suggesting our military armament is unnecessary. Unfortunately, it is. We as a nation have found that out.
But kindness and compassion and respect for each other, that will work. And besides, isn't that the way we human beings ought to treat each other, anyway? And how do you and I accomplish this task in our world? We do it by starting it right in our own families. A tall order? Too much to ask? Well, as someone once said, "It's better to light a tiny little candle than to curse the darkness."


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Five of the biggest headliners in country music are set to bring their shows to Darien Lake Performing Arts Center this summer.
Tim McGraw with Brantley Gilbert and Love & Theft will take the stage May 26. Brad Paisley performs July 12 with Chris Young and Lee Brice. Toby Keith and Kip Moore take the stage July 21. Jason Aldean arrives on Aug. 17 with Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett. Finally, Rascal Flatts wraps things up Sept. 7 with The Band Perry.
The shows were announced Friday as part of the Country Megaticket package. Tickets for the five-show package — but not the individual shows — go on sale Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. at megaticket.com.
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Welcome to the Show #14 of The Voice of Support!
The next 4 podcasts will focus on the ins and outs of the MVP program. Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) are exceptional technical community leaders from around the world who are awarded for voluntarily sharing their high quality, real world expertise in offline and online technical communities.
So what are these "MVP awards" all about - and what kinds of events do we organize for the program, you ask? To give us some details, we asked
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Chapter 5: Juggling Information and Firing Off Functions.
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Chapter 11: Turning the Page.
Chapter 12: Basic Server Controls: Labels, Text Boxes, and Buttons.
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Chapter 15: Getting It Right: Validating User Input.
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Chapter 16: Variable Data Types: Preaching to the Converted.
Chapter 17: My, What Big Namespaces You Have, Mr. Framework.
Chapter 18: Real-World Web Application Issues.
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HSBC and WWF: our new partnership to protect some of the world's most important rivers
11 June 2012
We're going to be doing even more to protect the world's most threatened rivers – and the people and species who depend on them – thanks to our new partnership with HSBC.
We're delighted to be part of the just-launched HSBC Water Programme, which will bring together expertise from WWF, WaterAid and Earthwatch over the next five years to protect the world's water supplies and river basins, educate people about saving water, and give a million people access to safe water and better sanitation.
Our role in the partnership is crucial. We're going to be working with more than 100,000 fishers and farmers, and 1,000 businesses, to help them use water more efficiently. We'll also be advising governments worldwide about how to manage water better. We're going to focus on five vital river basins: the Yangtze, the Ganges, the Mekong, the Pantanal and the African Rift Valley.
This work couldn't be more important. "Our recent figures show that freshwater ecosystems have declined by up to 70% since 1970," said our Chief Executive David Nussbaum. "This demonstrates why it is so important for us to take action to protect our freshwater resources now."
Massive economic benefits of protecting river basins
The partnership comes at the same time as a new HSBC and Frontier Economics report showing that protecting the world's 10 most populated river basins would have massive economic benefits for the people living in them.
By 2050, these river basins have the potential to be thriving economically, producing a quarter of the world's gross domestic product. That would be more than the economies of the US, Japan and Germany combined. They produce just 10% at the moment.
But the report shows that this is unlikely to happen unless they improve the way they manage water. Without better progress, water will be extremely scarce, and businesses won't be able to thrive.
"Our report shows that the future of river basins is critical for global economic growth," said HSBC Group Chairman Douglas Flint. "Rapid, collaborative action worldwide is needed to improve water resource management in river basins. The HSBC Water Programme will benefit communities in need, and enable economies to prosper."
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Robin Thicke and wife Paula Patton looked worry-free while indulging in a date night this week at Hakkasan inside Miami Beach's Fontainebleau hotel.
The pair – vacationing at the Florida hot spot with 3-year-old son Julian – took a break from the beach, sitting back and splitting a dim sum platter, sesame prawn toast and lobster and Chinese chive soup, plus a bottle of sake.
"They seemed to be really enjoying themselves and having a great time, and were definitely affectionate with each other," a witness tells PEOPLE, adding that the stars "were extremely nice to everyone."
The family of three was in town for Thicke's weekend concert with Pharrell Williams at BleauLive at the Fontainebleau. By Tuesday they were back in L.A., where Thicke performed at a party celebrating the premiere of FX shows The League and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia at Lure nightclub.
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Reed Fosberry has become the latest Fosberry product to make a name for himself at Bishop England. Reed — a senior quarterback and safety — threw three touchdowns, ran another one in and scored a fifth and final touchdown by returning a fumble. He also snagged an interception on defense.
It was enough to lead the Battling Bishops (6-2 overall, 5-0 region) to their sixth consecutive win, 59-26, over region foe Garrett this past Friday night.
Fosberry started the scoring melee, which included Bishop England scoring 56 points through three quarters, in the first period off a seven-yard run. After Garrett connected on a 74-yard pass and catch for a touchdown, Fosberry kept the Bishops in front with a 56-yard heave to younger brother Lawton Fosberry.
That marked the beginning of a dominating stretch by Bishop England, scoring 42 unanswered points, to win comfortably.
Senior running back Nick Shiver tallied 162 yards on 12 carries and a pair of touchdowns. Reed Fosberry threw for a career-high 141 yards off 5-of-9 passing. Senior kicker Matthew Mellin booted a career-long 43-yard field goal for the Bishops only fourth quarter score.
While it was the most balanced offensive output Bishop England has had this season, the bulk of the offense still came on the ground, where Bishops rushers totaled 306 yards.
Garrett (5-3, 2-3) was led by Jamey Cooper's 116 rushing yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Derrell Roberts threw for 88 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, and he managed 107 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Bishop England hosts Woodland (8-0, 5-0) on Friday in what will determine the region champion. The Wolverines have won all their region games by 14 or more points.
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Ya'know how when you can't find the right words to write or say for yourself but there you go in a comment on someone else's blog post or a scrawl in the card you finally remember to send or a spill to a stranger in the elevator? It comes out and you're like, oh there it is.
We are at Children's today for what should be a very routine EEG but still, it's been a long time since I've had to face this part of my life. It's not coming easy. I mean, my body goes here. And somehow I managed to drive the car here, but the rest of me is somewhere else seeking shelter and safety.
Taking a ten year old to have an EEG is a lot different than taking a three year old. He doesn't remember any of it, so now it's all new and scary. Again. The past few weeks leading up to this have been emotional and I feel awful because all this time he's not understood, and I could have prepared him more. Last night he was worried that the EEG would be able to read his thoughts. The more I type here the more I plan to delete some of this post. But I just want to see if I can get rid of some words. Bless his heart.
Mostly I didn't want to even mention the occasion but we have always been open about Noah's epilepsy and I feel it's important to be. It isn't a secret - unfortunately for him for the rest of his life others need to be aware, and I wish he didn't have to wear that badge but- fortunately for the circumstances he can add a lot more charm to the disease. I'm not going to share any other personal details that go along with it or anything, as I imagine neither would you. But, the word epilepsy is used and understood around these parts and it's not ever said in a shameful whisper. It's a matter of fact. Carter asked this morning why he didn't get epilepsy. It was a nice way of asking why it happened to Noah.
When he was younger I used to crawl up in the hospital bed with him oh who are we kidding I crawled up in there and snuggled in tight with him today. That is when I feel centered and safe to the core, just like going back in time. We could have hid under those white covers forever would it be possible. We are both exhausted.
If they gave report cards for EEGs, he got an A+ with extra credit. The all-clear. We are sent home. He is so happy and confesses that wasn't bad at all! I think maybe he even had fun. We rock it out on the way home. People watch us from passing cars on the Dan Ryan but we do not care. Make it or break it, we're gonna take it and jam, Sam. Feeling sorry for yourself is so five minutes ago.
He played me songs on his iPod. This one, thankfully at a long stoplight so that I could stare off in the other direction so that he did not see the burning water falling from my eyes. Oh no not now the breakdown! Let us get home. Let me be the strong one for just a little while. Let me let go so I can watch it go past.


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Culinary DelightsHome-baked cheesecake "Bussalp" served with various salads. Aelplermaccaroni with bacon strips, roasted onions and apple sauce. Rösti "Bussalp" (Hash browns with bacon, onions, tomatoes). Baked asperagus tips with a cheese crust. Cheese rarebit "Special" with bacon, tomatoes, silver onions and asparagus tips. Cheese Fondue with bread and potatoes.
SpecialitiesStarting point of extensive winter hiking tours and toboggan rides. Wonderful panoramic view of the Wetterhorn, Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau.
Height: 1800 m a.s.l.
Local place name: Bussalp
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GREAT Phone/Card Case!
I bought this Bomber Leather Phone case for a recent trip. I am so happy I purchased it!I use a LifeProof IPhone case which makes my 4s larger than average,...Read complete review
I bought this Bomber Leather Phone case for a recent trip. I am so happy I purchased it!I use a LifeProof IPhone case which makes my 4s larger than average, yet, it still fit very nicely in this case! I could even slip my earbuds in with the phone.The window pocket, in front, held my license, which was still easy to access, but, didn't fall out. BIG plus when running through an airport! The pocket behind the window pocket held my cash/credit cards without then falling out, either - even when shaken upside down! The additional pocket in the back, that is the same size, was an added bonus and held my chewing gum. So happy that the wristlet strap was included, as this case acted as a wallet/small purse - and still does after the trip!All in all, a perfect traveling companion.The look is fabulous, the leather soft and the stitching very stylish. Love the plaid lining, too! Although some women may find this a masculine look, I love it! Dark brown leather ages so well and hides the dirt.Added bonus for me was that I bought it on sale!Worth every penny!
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Not a phone case
This just wasn't what I was looking for, although it might suit other people.The problem lies partly in a lack of interior photos, as well as an incorrect description...Read complete review
This just wasn't what I was looking for, although it might suit other people.The problem lies partly in a lack of interior photos, as well as an incorrect description ("Inside stash pocket for 3 x 5 cards"). The interior has no interior pockets, period. So it's really just a little wristlet purse — albeit one with some EXTERIOR pockets. Which are no good if you want to carry anything with a reasonable sense of security.I realized, once I had it in my hands, that I could put my phone in it — and then anything else, like ID or credit cards, cash, etc., would have to just drop right to the bottom. And given the way the bag is oriented, I'd probably have to remove the phone and turn the thing upside down to shake out said cards through the narrow top zip opening.So it's a fine little bag — it's just not fitted enough to deserve the name of "case."
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By Sankash
from Milwaukee, WI
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By Ocean
from Washington DC
I bought this for my wife's Iphone 5 and it works like a charm. Easy to slip the phone into & easy to take it out when she needs to answer it. Delighted.
Love this item
By LoyalShopper
from Undisclosed
I love the Bomber Jacket line of products. This case is great for quick trips which don't require bringing the entire contents of one's purse. Beautiful material.
By cyndlou
from Springville, IN
Since I keep my cell phone in a LifeProof casing, it's challenging to find an outer case that will allow me to put my cell phone in during round-the-town running especially while running during business hours. This case holds my cell phone, a few note cards, a pen, credit card & DL. All my necessities to take customer calls, their order/request & do what I need to do, and all while carrying just one little clutch/case. Love it!!!
Bomber jacket electronics phone/note case
By NanaD
from Flower Mound, TX
I purchased the bomber jacket phone/note case on sale for my Galaxy SIII. The phone fits nicely. Finally found a case for my Galaxy phone. The note compartment is a little small, but I make it work. I can finally locate my phone without digging in my purse.
Versatile Case
By tundrafoodie
from Northern MN
Nice, soft leather case that is versatile and can be used for many functions. Outside pockets are useful for organization, but it did not have the inside stash pocket for 3x5 cards as shown in the description - not sure if this was a mistake in the description or if my case was not manufactured properly.
Merchant response: Please accept our apologies for this error. This item does not have an inside stash pocket. Thank you for bringing this to our attention; we have corrected the description.
By Rufus9
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Merchant response: I'm sorry this bag did not have the organizational panel needed for you to use. A better fit may be our Carezza Two-Strap Smart Phone Case. I will contact you to discuss the details.
Very Practical iPhone5 Case
By Andi164
from Corry, PA
I have used the Bomber iPhone5 / Note case nonstop, since it arrived. As always, this Levenger leather product is superb. Very practical, like the size, and it fits nicely into my St. Tropez bag as well.
Multi-taking phone case!
By Beejoy
from Charlotte, NC
I received this item in the mail a few days ago and I love it. I bought it to hold my work Blackberry and my personal iPhone. It does this task beautifully and leaves room for ID, credit/debit cards, a lipstick and cash. The review who said it was bulky actually did me a favor because I knew I needed a serious multi-tasking accessory. It it was a quarter inch wider, I'd give it a 10. Thanks for another great product, Levenger.
A little too bulky....
By PaigeTurner
from MO (the Show Me state)
I purchased hoping for an attractive way to carry phone, credit cards & to which I could attach my keys: everything I need when I don't want to be burdened with a full sized handbag but which I could carry around inside said handbag when necessary.The Bomber jacket case does all that, but it's WAY too bulky to suit me. It is well made, and the materials are first rate. I like the rugged style (even though I'm female), but it's just too clunky. Should have just returned immediately but thought I'd adjust. I have not. IMHO this product is useless for a man, and too big & cumbersome for a woman.I love Levenger products and feel sad to leave an unfavorable review. (BTW I'm still carrying my black levenger wallet after 20+ years and don't dare replace because I love it.)
Merchant response: Thank you very much for your feedback. I understand that this item is perfect with the exception of the size because it is too bulky for you. We have some other options that you may be pleased with. Call us at 1-800-545-0242 and we'll discuss some other products such as the Raffinato Phone Case (1/4 in shorter in depth) and the Pocquettes iPod Case.
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Accommodation is available in all surrounding villages and ranges from small bed and breakfast inns to Rustici (old farmhouses) to Capenneti (small mountain huts) alongside the trail above the valley.
With 30 kilometers of runs, Nara is the largest winter sports area in the Blenio Valley. Located above Leontica, it extends from 1400 meters to 2200 meters a.s.l. Bassa di Nara, the highest lift-served point, is located on the ridge between the Blenio Valley and Leventina. The stunning, sweeping view encompasses the Gotthard Massif and extends as far as the Rheinwaldhorn (Adula).
This winter sports area also offers 10 kilometers of toboggan runs, 7 kilometers of winter hiking trails and a Snow Park with jumps and rails.


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No. 13 Men's Volleyball Hosts No. 1 Loyola-Chicago
MUNCIE, Ind. – The No. 13 Ball State men's volleyball team returns home to Worthen Arena this Thursday, Feb. 20 to take on No. 1 Loyola-Chicago at 7:30 p.m. The match pits the last two undefeated teams in the MIVA against one another. This will mark the first time in school history that the program has hosted two No. 1 teams at Worthen Arena in the same season.
Scouting Ball State
The Cardinals (7-3, 3-0 MIVA) extended its winning streak to six after picking up conference wins against Quincy and Lindenwood on the road. The match against No. 1 Loyola will mark the second time this season that Ball State has hosted the No. 1 team in the country - the first time in school history that has happened in one season.
The Cardinals are ranked seventh in the country in blocking with a 2.88 average led by MIVA Defensive Player of the Week Matt Leske who has a 1.41 blocks per set average.
Sophomore Marcin Niemczewski leads the offense for Ball State with a MIVA-best 3.67 kills per set average. Seniors Matt Leske and Kevin Owens head up the block for Ball State with 1.41 and 0.95 blocks per set, respectively. Junior libero David Ryan Vander Meer has collected 86 digs on the year for a 2.26 digs per set average.
Scouting Loyola
The Ramblers (11-1, 4-0 MIVA) are coming off wins against Grand Canyon. Joseph Smalzer's 20 kills in Loyola's first sweep of Grand Canyon was not only a season-high for the senior, but also for the team.
Smalzer and Thomas Jaeschke lead the offense for the Ramblers with 132 and 122 kills each so far on the season. Smalzer is a threat from behind the service line with 33 aces on the season and a nation's-best 0.87 aces per set average.
Series with Loyola
Loyola holds a 24-19 advantage in the series against Ball State which dates back to the 1996 season. Last season the Ramblers were 2-1 in matches against the Cardinals including a 3-1 win in the MIVA Semifinals.
And Then There Were Four
Heading into Thursday's match, there are four teams left in the country that are undefeated in conference play: Ball State, Loyola, Harvard and Penn State.
Leske Earns Defensive Player of the Week - Feb. 18
Senior middle attacker Matt Leske led the blocking unit in wins against conference opponents Quincy and Lindenwood to extend Ball State's winning streak to six matches. He collected 11 total blocks in the two contests.
Record Watching
Senior setter Graham McIlvaine moved to sixth in program history after his 35 assists performance against Lindenwood on Feb. 15 to give him 2,316 career assists. McIlvaine passed Jeff Robertson (1997-2000) who finished his career with 2,313 assists.


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Morning Ireland and 25 years
I watched Morning Ireland for the first time ever this morning, on its webcast (to find it check it out here). It was great to see David Hanly and great to hear that voice like a door on a rusted hinge. RTE peoople describe the above pic of Hanly and a gloriously moustachioed David Davin-Power as the 'Starsky and Hutch' pic.
I toiled in the Morning Ireland vineyard for over two years between the Spring of 1996 and May of 2008 when I moved back to the rediscover the glory of the printed word, with The Sunday Tribune.
It was a great place to gain experience of broadcast news and current affairs (my contacts book was bulging afterwards) though I never really felt as comfortable on air as I did in print.
Still they were great years. My own two highlights were a series that Niall Martin and I did on life inside the walls of Mountjoy Prison in 1996, and a series I did from Sarejevo and Bosnia for Christmas 1997.
Workwise, it was a hard hard station. As a reporter, you worked the four o'clock shift which meant you were working until midnight, but often well after that. The other shift started at 6am. It was unrelenting. The pressure of turning around the programme each night was constant. We had a team of four or five working to fill an hour and a half (as it was then).
My very first day on the job was traumatic to put it mildly. I was handed a Sony professional recorder and a microphone and sent out to Castleknock to interview the then Taoiseach John Bruton. He was canvassing with then Fine Gael candidate Tom Morrissey for the Dublin West by-election. My orders were to ask him nothing about the by-election but to quiz him on the Northern peace process which was going through a particularly sensitive phase at the time.
I located Bruton in a suburban housing estate. Initially, he was glad to do the interview and was all cheer and bonhomie. But when he realised that I was going to ask nothing about Morrissey or about Dublin West, his countenance darkened and he whispered through gritted teetch (and I took it he was no longer in a mood of bonhomie) that he didn't want to answer questions about the North and why didn't I ask about Tom Morrissey?
I was nervous to begin with. I had never used a professional tape recorder before and didn't have a clue about adjusting the levels. And because I had come from slovenly newspapers I didn't have the crispness of question delivery that broadcasters all acquire. And Bruton's countenance was that of a man who has just realised his pocket has been picked. I stammer and stuttered out the questions, none of which made much sense.
It was terrible. The questons were terrible. The levels were wrong. Bruton was so annoyed that he spoke in a barely audible voice. You could hardly make out what he said. I winced listening back to my own shambolic questions.
Fine Gael contacted the Morning Ireland editor as I drove back to complain about him being ambused in that fashion by a nincompoop who asked nonsensical question. The editor on duty that night decided to drop the item, a decision he would have made anyway upon listening to the unbroadcastable quality of the tape.
The following morning, another programme editor Donal Byrne asked me how I had got on. I told him my sorry tale and how intimidated I had been by both the technology and the glowering presence of Bruton.
"It was like being thrown in the deep end," I said.
Byrne replied quick as a shot. "You learn very quickly in this game that there is no such thing as a shallow end."
I have never forgotten those words.
Happy Birthday, Morning Ireland.


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Don't look for Robert Pattinson to play a future Han Solo or Indiana Jones.
The Twilight star, 28, shot down any rumors Thursday as he walked the red carpet in Los Angeles at the Regency Bruin Theatre for the U.S. premiere of his latest film, The Rover.
"I don't know why. Why is that coming out?" he said of speculation he could play a future Indy. "I honestly don't understand what it's all about. Man, I wish!"
He was equally clueless about reports that he was set to take on a younger version of the character Harrison Ford made famous in Star Wars.
"I didn't even know there was a Han Solo spinoff coming out," Pattinson, clad in an aqua Alexander McQueen suit, told reporters at the Loft & Bear-sponsored event. "Sounds like a cool spinoff. I'll watch it."
Pattinson was more talkative about his role in the David Michôd-directed dystopian Australian outback thriller, in which he plays Rey, a Southerner from America, who is picked up and bullied by a violent drifter named Eric (Guy Pearce).
The bleak crime thriller, set 10 years after a global economic collapse, marks a huge departure from his star turn as Edward Cullen, where he was all hunky vampire heartthrob.
Michôd noted that he went with instinct in casting Pattinson as Rey. "I had this feeling about him, and sure enough when he came in, within five minutes I knew that I had found the guy that I wanted to play the character," he said.
Pattinson isn't sure how the film will be received but said he is hopeful. He called the script "strikingly original" and noted a "profound connection" when he first read it.
"I am very curious to see how American audiences are going to take it," he said of his latest role. "I am eager to see the reactions … I don't have any expectations of any movie that I do. I hope that people like it. I like it."
The London-born Pattinson said he worked on a Southern accent for the film and he joked that he's still perfecting it. "I keep trying to do it in my real life. But nobody can understand what you are saying – like my real accent – so you get away with a lot!" he said, laughing. "Well, with my accent at least!"
The Rover opens in wide release on June 20.
Reporting by REAGAN ALEXANDER
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