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Former England captain Alec Stewart believes Sussex are the side to beat in this year's Clydesdale Bank 40 as they go into their clash with Northamptonshire tomorrow aiming to maintain their unbeaten start.
The Sharks flew out of the blocks with three successive wins at the end of May and, although they have been unable to obtain a positive result in their last four outings due to the weather, they sit in a commanding position at the summit of Group C.
Stewart, who featured in 133 Tests for England, now holds an executive director role with current CB40 holders Surrey and considers Sussex the biggest threat to the reigning champions.
"They're a very impressive county," he told ecb.co.uk. "Mark Robinson does an exceptionally good job as cricket manager/coach down there, he's got a good set-up. Mike Yardy is leading the troops very well and they are the side to beat.
"They've set the example, it's for everyone else to try and catch them in their group."
In contrasting fortune to Sussex's bright start, the Steelbacks prop up the Group C table having failed to win a single game thus far. Coach David Ripley has elected to rest the quartet of Jack Brooks, Andrew Hall, Chaminda Vaas and Stephen Peters for the trip to Hove.
Elsewhere in that group, Warwickshire are just one point behind Sussex ahead of their home meeting with the Unicorns, while Yorkshire and Derbyshire will again go head to head at Chesterfield after the final three days of their LV= County Championship match were washed out this week.
The pair did offer up an intriguing first day, in which 17 wickets fell, and the weather forecast indicates the two should be able to renew rivalries tomorrow.
"The now annual and traditional local derby versus Yorkshire is always a big occasion for us regardless of league position because the crowds flock from both sides of the border and it makes for a great atmosphere," said Falcons head coach Karl Krikken.
Yorkshire skipper Andrew Gale is back in the White Rose's squad following his injury, as is Mitchell Starc, who has been on duty with Australia A.
In Group A, Gloucestershire and Lancashire will hope to gain ground on surprise leaders Netherlands when they face Middlesex and Leicestershire respectively.
The Gladiators can usurp the Netherlands at the top of the group, but they must contend with a Panthers side which is boosted by the return of England's Steven Finn and Ireland's Paul Stirling. Eoin Morgan is also in contention at Cheltenham but Joe Denly misses out with a groin strain.
The Netherlands' impressive form has shocked many but Stewart has credited their ability to beat the bigger names, just as they did in the World Twenty20 against England.
He added: "They've turned over some big names in their group and it's for them now to make sure they continue to show that form in the second half of the tournament and, if they keep winning, they'll go into the semis."
Stewart's own Surrey side recently lost for the first time in Group B against Nottinghamshire, who host Scotland at Trent Bridge tomorrow, and the ex-wicketkeeper is wary of the other sides the Lions must see off to reach the knockout stage.
"There's a lot to play for," he said. "I think it will ebb and flow, they'll be a couple more upsets in that group before the end.
"But, I expect and hope Surrey to go through as group leaders."
In Group B's other encounter, basement dwellers Somerset welcome Durham to Taunton.
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JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is being held on $400,000 bail on his indictment arrest for allegedly sexually molesting a young Jamestown child at least 11 times over the last year.
City police said Vaughn S. Zock, 50, surrendered Friday after being advised that a Chautauqua County grand jury had lodged a 16-count indictment against him.
Zock was arraigned Monday in Chautauqua County Court and entered not guilty pleas to 11 counts of first-degree sexual abuse, two counts of predatory sexual assault against a child and single counts of sexual conduct against a child in the first-degree, first-degree criminal sexual action and child endangerment.
In an investigation that began over a week ago after the latest of the alleged molesting incidents, the Jamestown Police Department's juvenile victims unit was assisted by the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office, the Chautauqua County Department of Social Services and the Child Advocacy Program.


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The question of whether or not an 81-year-old Kerens man accused of fatally shooting his wife is competent to stand trial will be answered at a special Randolph County Circuit Court hearing in December.
Theodore Yeager Newlon was indicted on one count of murder and one count of wanton endangerment in the fatal Feb. 6 shooting of 69-year-old Dora Lee Newlon in his home.
An evidentiary hearing that will include testimony from all the psychologists who have evaluated Newlon will take place at 9 a.m. Dec. 7, Judge Jaymie Godwin Wilfong ruled Wednesday in Randolph County Circuit Court.
Wilfong had previously ordered that Newlon be remanded to Sharpe Hospital in Weston until he is found to be competent to stand trial. However, Newlon's attorney, James Hawkins, filed a motion for reconsideration.
Referencing the conclusions of 75 percent of the evaluating psychologists, Hawkins said that there was a "clear preponderance of evidence" suggesting Newlon was not competent to stand trial.
"In the interest of justice, it's only right and reasonable to keep Mr. Newlon where he is," Hawkins said.
Wilfong ruled that an evidentiary hearing was necessary to make a final determination on the issue and said she would hold Hawkins' motion for reconsideration in obeyance pending the results of the hearing.
Also in circuit court Wednesday:
Reed previously pleaded not guilty to one felony count of leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death, and four misdemeanors - negligent homicide, unlawful taking of a vehicle, unsecured load and petit larceny.
According to previous reports, Reed is accused of causing the Nov. 5, 2011 accident that killed Martha Rose, 63, of Beverly. Police said Reed was allegedly driving a red Dodge Neon hauling a trailer, which was carrying unsecured stolen vehicle rotors. One of the rotors fell off the trailer near Dotson Run Road, smashing through the windshield of a Dodge Caravan and killing Rose on impact.
Jones' attorney, Dwight Hall, asked for alternate sentencing for Jones, noting that an evaluation performed by officials at the Anthony Correctional Center stated that Jones was a low functioning individual with "borderline intelligence at best." Hall said officials had also determined that Jones had low risk for recidivism and argued that Jones' low level of cognitive functioning put him at a high risk to be sexually victimized in prison.
Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Parker said evaluators had, in fact, assessed Jones as a moderate - not low - risk for recidivism.
"We're talking about an individual who had sex with his underage cousin and showed so remorse whatsoever," Parker said. "These were repeated, willful acts of an individual that are simply disgusting." He recommended the court impose the maximum sentence of 10 to 25 years in the state penitentiary per felony count and that the sentences run consecutively.
Wilfong said she was "particularly disturbed" by the slew of recommendation letters submitted by Jones' family claiming that Jones told them he was innocent.
"I want there to be no mistake when you leave here today about what you did," Wilfong said to Jones. "Your family says there is no way you could have done this. How old was she (the victim) when you started having sex with her?"
Jones said he was unsure.
"You can guess," Wilfong persisted. "What kind of toys did she play with?"
"Barbie dolls," Jones replied.
"When (adult probation officer) Mr. (Jason) Elmore interviewed you, you told him that she, at 7, asked you for sex. Why would a 7-year-old want to have sex with you?" Wilfong said. "It sounds like you had sex with her before she was 12 years old."
Wilfong then read aloud a series letters from Jones' family members, all of which stated they were certain he was innocent. One by one, the judge asked Jones to face each letter writer and tell him or her "what you did."
"I had sex with my cousin," Jones said several times.
Wilfong said the reason she subjected Jones to the questioning was because she did not want his family to think he'd been coerced into entering into a plea agreement.
"I'm not going to have (Jones' family) thinking you've been railroaded into saying you did something you didn't do," Wilfong said. "Are you ready to accept responsibility?"
"Yes," Jones replied.
Wilfong imposed the maximum sentence and ordered that Jones be required to register for life as a sex offender.
Wise pleaded guilty in September to one count of third-degree sexual assault, a charge stemming from his admission that he had sexual intercourse with the 15-year-old female victim when he was 22.
Wise's attorney, Richard Shryock, asked for an alternate sentence, such as specialized probation or home confinement/GPS monitoring. Shryock said Wise has Tourette Syndrome, a factor that has significantly slowed his social development, and asked Wilfong to consider his age and maturity level in her sentencing decision.
"A girl showing interest in Stacy was rare and made him feel good about himself," Shryock said. "Also, the victim stated that she was never forced to do anything and that she didn't want Stacy to get in trouble."
Special prosecuting attorney Gary Morris said he had really struggled with the case - especially since Wise tested positive for drug use two months prior to his sentencing.
"The only thing I can possibly think of that will convince Stacy of what he's up against is some period of time in jail," Morris said.
Wilfong imposed a one-to-five-year sentence, but instructed Shryock to file a motion for reconsideration.
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It's that time of the year again and we are just weeks away from a new Doctor Who Christmas special. Due to arrive on December 25th on the BBC and BBC America, the new special starring Matt Smith titled The Doctor, The Widow, and the Wardrobe was written by Steven Moffat. The following video is a "prequel" to the special.


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on February 19, 2013 - 10:17 AM
Why make such a fuss about winter weather?
Every year winter begins in December and, if we're lucky, ends in March. Permanent residents of this area should know what to expect this time of year.
Why do the local meteorologists and news reporters stand outside to measure snowfall, wind gusts and rain, especially when they are warning people to stay indoors? It makes no sense.
Weather happens every day of the year, and winter is nothing rare for this area. Look out your window and you'll get your forecast.
When it snows in Puerto Rico, the reporters can go there to tell us the conditions. Then we can all get excited.
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NEW ORLEANS � Quarterback Joe Flacco put off contract talks with the Baltimore Ravens until after the season was done.
Seems like a terrific decision now, huh?
Capping a perfect postseason, the unassuming and unheralded Flacco completed 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards and three first-half touchdowns Sunday, earning Super Bowl MVP honors for leading the Ravens to a 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
It was a back-and-forth game oddly interrupted more than a half-hour by a power outage.
�We gave the country a pretty good game to watch,� Flacco said.
Sure did his part, especially at the outset.
Flacco set aside any questions about just how good he is and whether he belongs in the conversation about the league�s best quarterbacks, becoming only the sixth in 47 Super Bowls to throw for three scores in a first half.
He connected with Anquan Boldin for 13 yards, Dennis Pitta for 1 and Jacoby Jones for 56.
�Now they�re gonna have to talk about Joe Flacco,� center Matt Birk said. �Joe�s a stud. He showed it (Sunday night).�
Not just Sunday, actually.
The admittedly mild-mannered guy, who played his college football far from the spotlight at Delaware, wrapped up Baltimore�s four-game run to the title with a record-equaling 11 touchdown passes and zero interceptions, going 73 of 126 for 1,140 yards.
It was an impressive streak that included road victories against two of the game�s most respected quarterbacks, Peyton Manning in Denver and Tom Brady in New England, and a first-round home win against No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Luck.
�I�m a Joe Flacco fan. I�ve been a Joe Flacco fan,� said Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, who ended his 17-year career with a second championship. �To do what he did (Sunday), that�s what we always see.�
Flacco�s job in the second half Sunday was more about being safe than spectacular. He had helped Baltimore take a 21-6 halftime lead, and it grew to 28-6 when Jones returned the second-half kickoff a Super Bowl-record 108 yards.
That is when things got strange.
First, the lights inside the Superdome cut out, delaying action for more than a half-hour. And when play resumed, San Francisco quickly scored 17 consecutive points to make things interesting.
The Ravens held on down the stretch though, with two short field goals by rookie Justin Tucker padding the lead, and the Lewis-led defense stopping the 49ers on a fourth-and-goal at the 5.
�I was sitting there thinking, �There�s no way. There�s no way we stop them here,�� Flacco said. �But we did.�
Flacco and the Ravens lost four of their final games to stumble into the playoffs.
And Flacco, a fifth-year pro, finished only 12th in the 32-team NFL in passer rating at a merely passable 87.7 � way behind league leader Aaron Rodgers� 108.0 � while compiling 22 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions.
Middle-of-the-pack, to say the least. But he and his team definitely did shine when the results mattered most.
�I tell you what: We don�t make it easy,� Flacco said. �But that�s the way the city of Baltimore is. That�s the way we are.�
He simply becomes a different player in the playoffs. He set an NFL record for quarterbacks by leading his team to playoff wins in each of his first five seasons. He is 9-4 overall in the postseason.
His contract is up now. And he could wind up with one of the biggest deals in NFL history, perhaps commanding somewhere in the neighborhood of $20 million a year.
There would have been an opportunity to sign something last offseason, but Flacco�s agent and the Ravens could not agree on how much he was worth.
The rest of the world wasn�t really certain, either.
Flacco delivered quite an answer Sunday.
�He�s taken a lot of criticism over his career, for whatever reason,� Pitta said. �But we�ve always believed in him. We�ve known the kind of player that he is. He�s showed up on the biggest stage and performed.�
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Hello there. I am new to collecting Manga and am wondering if anyone else is as well. My brother gave me two Gundam Seed Mangas for Christmas and I bought the third volume a few months ago. After reading them I am now into Manga more and want to collect. Anyone else new to Manga?
I'm kind of new colected movies before manga but now I'm in the process of colecting all the gurren lagann manga The Greatest Clan In Death and Universe... The Zombaukto Clan *
i'm new i have only 2 shonen jump novle things<----- what ever you want to call them
Yeah same here. I've got tons of movies but very little Manga which i am gonna change.
i just got the vampire kisses blood realitives series on manga its pretty cool
Hmm I take it it's about vampires? What is the story about?
You see, I like getting anime that was an anime before it was a manga, but I like getting the manga that was made before an anime. (Thats how I roll I guess LOL) I dont have too much anime, and I began collecting Naruto anime in which I am having second thoughs about (I want to collect the manga instead now LOL) but here is my manga collection thus far: Bleach Volumes 1-27Sword of the Dark Ones Volume 1-3 (Complete)D. Gray Man Volumes 1-10Death Note Volumes 1-12 (Complete)Dragon Drive Volumes 1-7Rosario + Vampire Volumes 1-8.Hack XXXX Volumes 1 & 2 (Complete).Hack G.U. + Volumes 1-4Berserk Volumes 1-11 So yeah, thats my collection so far... I hope I didnt forget anything...
i've been collecting manga for awhile. i havedragon ball 1-4rurouni kenshin complete 1-28 plus the light novel voyage to the moon worldbleach 1-7trigun complete (in 2 volumes)trigun maximum 1-3hellsing 1-9 and cowboy bebop 1
Some time last year I got my first three Hellsing manga, and since then I've been hooked on manga and anime.I own:Hellsing 1-9Vampire Knight 1-6Death Note 1-12 (finished)Trinity Blood 1-5and I've borrowed a bunch more from the library e.g s.CRY.ed 1-5 (finished), Crimson Hero 1-5, Hikaru no go 1-2, and Secret Chaser vol 1.In a few months I would really love to buy the first twenty one manga volumes of Bleach on amazon (a box set) but I guess I'll see whether or not that happens...I started with anime, myself but I'd say they're about even.Love... is just a different kind of pain.
My manga collection is getting better. I've been collecting now for around two years. My collection so far is...Bleach 1-28D.Gray Man 1-14Vampire Knighr 1-7Wild Ones 1-7Dance in the Vampire Bund 1-4Rossario + Vampire 1-4Special A. 1-9Decencents of Darkness 1-9 Rurouni Kenshin 1-9Otomen 1-2Millium Snow 1-2Trinity Blood 1-2Ouran High School Host Club 1-3 Oh and a heads up Borders rewards people until November second It's buy for Manga or graphic novels and get one free."Prepare to be slaughtered."
!!!Kurosaki Ichigo!!! _____ni takakunai desu!!!___ well i got 2 naruto shippuden 1-6 naruto 1-9 blood + 1-6 trinity blood 1-7 dragonball z 1-9 bleach 1-8 mushishi 1-5and hell girl 1-13(complited)
Rave master 1 - 3, 10, 20, 23, 27-29 Bandit king jing 5 And my parents tell me sell that al, i'm really sad.
there are alot of good ones out there and what not.
I have just started collecting manga like a month ago and im hooked my collection isnt very big this is what i have so far:Free collars kingdom 1-2School rumble 1Fruits basket 1-2Vampire knight 1-5and the whole set of Death note (finished it)Not much but im sure to get more ^_^
I don't own a single book. I have looked around in the book store but was overwhelmed. Someone point me in the right direction. I am open to anything but would prefer something adult themed, dark, twisted, violient, distrubing, anything like that. TIA
let me think...i have a new one that looks promising let me read it first. For violent you could try rurouni kenshin or d. gray-man. Death note and trinity blood are good. I would suggest reading a couple of chapters of anything that you see online before buying.. go to onemanga.com it sucks when you buy a book you don't like."Long is the way, and hard that out of hell leads to light."
Death note looks right up my alley. I just pick up Battle Royale 1 (my first piece of manga ever) and also bought the novel. Which one should I read first the novel or manga?
I have a couple of the novels but prefer the manga, but let me know which you like better."Long is the way, and hard that out of hell leads to light."
i stared like 3 year's ago and have not stop untill now for a short time now but here are the one's that i like 1,vampire knight2,rosario vampire3,ninja girls4,battle vixens5,gundam wing6,the all new tenchi muyo7,nora the last chronicle of devildom8,samurai 79,bobobo-bo10,full metal panic11,try gun12,rurouni kenshinthey are some of the best out there and there story's are well put together and what not.


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The struggling United States Postal Service is poised to take another step in its effort to curb costs and remain a viable organization by ceasing its Saturday mail delivery starting August 1.
USPS officials say it will save an estimated $2 billion a year by cutting back deliveries to five days a week. Most Americans support the action, with the exception of some rural areas, advertisers and magazine publishers.
Packages and express mail will continue to be delivered on Saturday, since that service has been one of the few to actually increase by 14 percent since 2010. USPS was hit hard by the economic downturn and as first class mail was greatly reduced by the evolution of email and social media.
Elimination of Saturday service has been contemplated for years, but was held up by Congressional bureaucracy. Now, the USPS plans to proceed without any Congressional seal of approval.
A Washington Post report put it this way:
The Senate last year passed a bipartisan measure that would have permitted an end to Saturday mail delivery only after USPS conducted two years of feasibility studies. But postal officials — and some GOP lawmakers — opposed that plan, arguing that reams of professional studies and a declining balance sheet already proved that the change was needed. A Republican-backed postal reform bill cleared a key committee last year, but was never considered by the full House.
Although mail would not be delivered on Saturday, post office locations would remain open to the public for access to mail boxes, dropping off packages, letters and to buy stamps. But hours may be reduced in some areas.
The Obama administration would likely support such a move since it was part of his budget-cutting proposals. USPS has not been funded by tax payers since the 1980s, but workers' compensation and retirement pensions are still tied up in the federal budget.
It was reported on CNBC news Wednesday that Darrell Issa, (D-Calif.) said he would support the move.
Lawmakers have contended that USPS has no authority to make the move without their approval, but postal officials are expected to argue they can act alone to eliminate Saturdays from their schedule.
The United States Post Office has roots back to 1775, when Benjamin Franklin was the first postmaster general.
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Project L.O.V.E.'s 20th annual celebration of Gospel Fest is set for Easter Sunday, April, 20, from 3-8 p.m. at the Riverfront Park in North Charleston. The event is free and open to everyone. Gospel Fest is the longest-running outdoor gospel music festival of its kind in the Southeast. Organizers expect this year's numbers to exceed its normal 10,000 attendees.
This year's festival will feature a great mixture of local and regional artists like Jarrell Smalls, The Sam Dennis Singers, Bishop Brian D. Moore and the Life Center Cathedral, Extreme Praise, and Nyki Smalls. Attendees can expect a variety of Lowcountry foods, family fun and more. Organizers have designed and new play area for the children called Kids World. This fun zone is packed with inflatable jump castles, colossal games and its own stage. This year kids ages 5-17 have the opportunity to display their talents during the Amazing Kids with Talent Showcase.
The annual music celebration started 20 years ago as a way to create shared experiences between parents and children. This year the festival will feature a diverse multi-cultural lineup of regional and local artists who have supported the event over the years. "We think of it as an annual family reunion," says Executive Director Creola Washington. "Twenty years is a long time and we are looking forward to another 20 years of celebrating with the families that come out to support this event each year."
"For those concerned about the walk from the parking area to the park, we will provide a shuttle and bus service from our parking lots directly onto the park," says Tony Washington, event organizer. "We want to make sure that everyone enjoys themselves, especially our elderly and special needs guests. Bring your lawn chair and come get your praise on with us."
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Arkansas lawmakers have sent to Gov. Mike Beebe legislation setting up a program to use federal Medicaid money to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents. A separate budget bill still is pending.
Senators approved setting up a "private option" as an alternative to expanding Medicaid's enrollment under the federal health care law. Tuesday's vote was on a bill the House had amended.
The move came hours after the House passed the budget bill for the private option. The Senate is expected to take up that measure Wednesday, and 27 "yes" votes are required for passage.
Senators voted on Medicaid bills with identical language Tuesday, passing the Senate version 28-7 but registering a 26-9 vote on the House version.
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Martha "Marti" Ann Shank, 54, of Charlotte, Tenn., and formerly Tiffin, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at her residence.
Marti was born Oct. 11, 1958, in Tiffin, to Milton A. and Lena M. Shank.
Marti is survived by her mother; three daughters, Tonya R. Hawley of Sycamore, Deborah L. Hawley of Crossville, Tenn., and JoAnne P. Pugh of Charlotte, Tenn.; four grandchildren, F. Drew Hawley, Lily Sherrill, Catie Brooks and Lena Pugh; a sister, Pamela R. (James Turner) of Ada; two brothers, Jeffrey L. Roush of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Lenny M. (Marlene) Shank of Ocala, Fla.; eight nieces and nephews, Lisa Kahn (Philip) Allen of Naples, Fla., Jennifer L. (Chad) Doll of Findlay, Jeffrey L. Smith of Lakeview, Allyson R. and Olivia L. Roush, both of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Jeremy Shank and Liz and Evelyn McMurrer, all of Ocala, Fla.
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Marti was a 1976 graduate of Seneca East High School, Attica, and a 1978 graduate of what is now the Tiffin Academy of Hair Design. She was an inside sales purchaser at Dale Supply Company, Nashville. Marti resided in Charlotte, Tenn., with her fiance, George Wilkerson and his son, Aaron, who is a United States Marine currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan. She enjoyed being with family, relaxing outdoors, BBQ, gardening and riding her motorcycle.
A memorial service for Marti will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home and Crematory, Tiffin with the Rev. Douglas De Voss officiating. There will be no visitation or burial at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Engle-Shook Funeral Home, 135 N. Washington St., Tiffin, OH 44883, (419) 447-1221.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Birthdays used to be a really big deal.
I figure its because back when I was a kid we didnt have that many of them, a handful at best. They were special.
Now, like gum, we have enough for everybody and birthdays become just another day. Still special to a degree, but not the event they used to be. Birthdays nowadays are days you stop and go, oh yeah, its my birthday, then move on to the next item on your checklist.
Ive got 55 birthdays. Im the double nickel. Thats a lot of candles.
Im also officially a senior. I cant officially react with outrage anymore when I get the Life Alert solicitation phone call. You dont want to be alone in the event of an emergency, the friendly lady on the phone would tell me. What if you fall?
They dont know how many times I actually fall, or do something stupid that would require the pressing of the Life Alert button. Those Life Alert representatives and I would be on a first name basis. I can hear the conversation now.
Dan you cant keep pressing the button.
But its an emergency.
Being lonely does not qualify as an emergency.
Im not really lonely because I really dont like people all that much. Im bored.
Neither is being bored an emergency.
But Ive fallen and I cant get up.
Dan you fell off the couch. That doesnt qualify even as a fall really. Its more like rolling over.
Getting Life Alert would give me that false sense of careless confidence. Id stop paying attention to things like how many steps I have left to descend, and given my chronic ADD Id already be heading off for the kitchen, yet Id still have four or five steps still to go.
Those arent falls so much as step-skiing.
Ive done that a lot. You skid down a half a dozen or so steps, not really flying and not really falling with style. You just end up at the bottom not really sure how you got there.
I did that down a flight of about 20 concrete steps holding two big canvas bags of radio equipment. I didnt fall per se, but instead rode the two canvas bags down those steps like a makeshift bobsled. I felt very Olympian.
Being 55 now, Ive become that curmudgeonly old man that everybody crosses the street to avoid because somewhere in the conversation hell ask you to pull his finger.
Im not quite into the whole Pull My Finger gag because there is a line drawn somewhere in the sand designating what is or isnt good taste, and while I often smudge that line to a nearly indiscernible smear, I am aware of my boundaries.
Im old. I have white hair, and I mean really white hair. Its been suggested on more than one occasion that I grow a beard and play Santa Claus. Imagine me playing Santa Claus. Not pretty.
I dont like crowds, remember? And here would be a crowd strung down to JC Penneys, with kids attached, all here to see me. The humanity of it, I couldnt stand the attention.
All that smiling and being friendly my face would hurt. Or it would freeze that way.
What would I look like with a smile permanently frozen on my face? Id look happy
And we cant have that. People would think something was wrong.
And call Life Alert.
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An alternative term for idiot or moron. Usually used in the UK to describe someone who is incompetant or gormless. Taken from the name for the popular Jim Henson Puppets.
"You bloody muppet!"
"That temp agency has sent us nothing but muppets."
"That temp agency has sent us nothing but muppets."
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A person who is ignorant and generally has no idea about anything.
Don't talk to me like ya know me, ya muppet
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a person who defies explanation with regard to common sense and logic, exhubing an air of confidence that is mutually exclusive to that of their accomplishments or ability
what the hell is Emma doing, can she not see that if im not at my desk I can not answer my phone, she is such a fucking muppet
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Someone who is useless until you shove your fist up them - Just like Kermit !
He's a complete muppet
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"Well, it's not quite a mop, it's not quite a puppet, but man... " - Homer Simpson
That explains it all
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General name given to a large cast of bizarre comedy puppets created by the late Jim Henson. While many performed on "The Muppet Show" (and numerous movies and spin-offs) others appeared on the children's television series "Sesame Street."
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are muppets.
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The Steelers have tortured rookie quarterbacks with an assortment of blitzes.
But these aren't ordinary circumstances. In fact, "ordinary" is the word that applies to the Steelers' defense, especially with safety Troy Polamalu on the sidelines for another game.
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The Steelers had success containing Philadelphia's Michael Vick, another quarterback with uncommon mobility. But Vick is older and smaller than Griffin, who has shown he won't shy away from contact. Vick is also careless with the football, which worked to the Steelers' advantage.
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It started with spring training in February, and it may not finish until Nov. 1.
Baseball season has finally arrived at the World Series, with the first-ever series between the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers.
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Yes, that was former Pirate Ryan Vogelsong rescuing the postseason for the Giants.
The Pirates cut him loose after the 2006 season. In five seasons with the Pirates, Vogelsong was 10-19 with a 6.00 ERA and 1.612 WHIP.
After Pittsburgh, he spent three seasons pitching in Japan, then failed trials with the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels. The Giants gave him one last chance, and he finally figured things out at age 33.
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WASHINGTON � Ben Bernanke wants to know if you are happy.
The Federal Reserve chairman said Monday that gauging happiness can be as important for measuring economic progress as determining whether inflation is low or unemployment high. Economics isn�t just about money and material benefits, Bernanke said. It is also about understanding and promoting �the enhancement of well-being.�
Bernanke and Fed policymakers rely on reports on hiring, consumer spending and other economic data when making high-stakes decisions about the $15 trillion U.S. economy. The Fed�s dual mandate is to maintain low inflation and full employment.
�We should seek better and more-direct measurements of economic well-being,� Bernanke said Monday in a video-taped speech shown to a conference of economists and statisticians in Cambridge, Mass. After all, promoting well-being is �the ultimate objective of our policy decisions.�
Bernanke said that many people aren�t too happy right now. Unemployment rose in July to 8.3 percent, and economic growth has slowed sharply from the start of the year. He called the recovery �frustratingly slow� when he testified to Congress on July 17. Aggregate statistics can mask important information about how individual Americans are faring, Bernanke said.
His speech Monday was the latest foray into a relatively new specialty in economics known as �happiness studies.� Bernanke attracted widespread notice when he spoke about the economics of happiness in a May 2010 commencement address at the University of South Carolina.
In that speech, he said research has found that once basic material needs are met, more wealth doesn�t necessarily make people happier.
�Or, as your parents always said, money doesn�t buy happiness,� Bernanke said then. �Well, an economist might reply, at least not by itself.�
In his remarks Monday, Bernanke turned to the more practical � and difficult � task of measuring a subjective emotion. So far, most efforts have involved surveys in which people are asked about whether they are happy and what contributes to their happiness.
Those surveys have found some consistent answers: physical and mental health, the strength of family and community ties, a sense of control over one�s life, and opportunities for leisure activity.
The Kingdom of Bhutan has been tracking happiness for four decades. The tiny Himalayan nation stopped tracking gross national product in 1972 and instead switched to measuring Gross National Happiness.
Bernanke on Monday sketched out a few other questions he would like to know: How secure do Americans feel in their jobs? How confident are Americans in their future job prospects? How prepared are families for financial shocks?
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It�s safe to say that Bernanke wouldn�t expect a great deal of optimism if those questions were asked now.
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The latest listing of enties for the JPG Final confirms SubRosa's original hypothesis of what would happen with Jones/Gaskell - they are now in the JPG Final, with Sui/Han competing only in the Senior Grand Prix final. Therefore Jones/Gaskell won't be at Challenge. That leaves six pair teams competing.
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Good news for those who were hoping to see something from Challenge - the entire event is being streamed live. This link gives the schedule (all times EST, I think). Also on that page is a link to SkateTV, which is doing the actual streaming.
The streaming starts on Wednesday, December 1, at 9:30 AM EST, with the junior men's short program, and runs through to Sunday, with the last event being the senior men's free starting at 4:20 PM EST.
I'm not getting the feed from Challenge....is there another live stream available..I'm in the U.S.
I'm sure there will be no other source other than Skatebuzz- we're lucky to get that! Some of skatebuzz is Canada only, although I am surprised to find that challenge would be. Unfortunately although the technology is there to stream live SC don't seem to have live results, or even rapidly updated results in place...
So in my opinion it looks like the winners from the short prgrams, are going to stay the same in novice and junior men. well unless nam has another clean skate like he did last year at divisionals but i don't know shaquille has a pretty big lead on him. (any thoughts on this?)
I was just able to peek in for a couple of junior men and dance teams. I was very impressed by Shaquille Davis, seeing him did a 3A from standing still in the warmup. He's got the jumps and also the musicality, once he gets more power into his edges and more polished, yum, will be quite a recipe
I saw Rachel Kirkland gives a try in junior dance after giving up pairs, but that really accentuates her weakness in basic skating skills, her edges are very weak.
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Top 3 senior ladies after the short program:
1. Alexandra Najarro
2. Dallas Daniel
3. Kate Charbonneau
Top three men were 1) Samuel Angers, 2) Garrett Gosselin, 3) Nam Nguyen. I would never have predicted the top two going in, although they are certainly talented skaters. Garrett seems to have trouble with his nerves quite often, but held it together reasonably well here. His high component marks help him out a lot. Samuel had a very solid skate, with six triples landed. I hope he's age-eligible for the JGP next year, because it looks like he'll be ready for it by next year.
The novice men were also good (in terms of jump content, at least, can't comment on the programs because I haven't seen them). The winner, Mathieu Nepton, attempted seven triples including a Lutz and a flip, and landed most of the jumps.
Jessica Dubé is currently in 11th place after the short. She doubled the Lutz (intended combination) and single the Salchow, but garnered the highest PCS scores of all senior ladies. Hopefully she's gotten over the nerves of skating along and will do better in the long today. I think someone said earlier that the top 12 ladies from Challenge will make it to Nationals, so I hope she does. Someone uploaded her short, albeit with a poor audio quality, to YouTube here. It's so wonderful to see a different expression from her in the step sequence -- she's smiling like she's really having fun, and it's really nice to see!
Will make an attempt to "juniorize" the top novice ladies and mens score in a later post. Since the protocols are there, I can do this. This is not an exact science ( some SP assumptions have to be made because skaters don't have a choice with the jump out of steps in junior as opposed to having a choice in novice ) but it will give a reasonable idea of where they would be in a junior competition right now.
I agree the novice events were quite strong this year... I was also especially impressed with the junior ladies as well (seems as if more triples were attempted - and landed - than in years past)
Back to novice though, I suspect a lot of kids may have chosen to stay back to try to qualify for the Canada Winter Games this year (not that there's anything wrong with that)... But I really think its good to see such high technical content developing at a young age!
Does anyone have reports from senior ladies? I see where DeSanctis pulled up from sixth to third with an almost clean long..what happened to Charbonneau? I saw her short and thought for sure she'd be on fire in the long. Also I was very disappointed in the way Dube was scored...now just looking on paper I can't figure out for the life of me how she ended up in sixth place..this is no reflection on Jess or any other skater mentioned but soley on the judging. I mean what are they thinking? I thought the over all judging was a little off kilter, but in some instances in was ridiculous! Any thoughts?
I attended the senior ladies but was in and out so I didn't see every competitor. Nonetheless, I have to say that most of the ladies were very "rough around the edges", even if they landed (some of) the jumps. Jessica stands out for her skating skills and polished presentation. From watching live, I'm not surprised that she would have a significant component mark advantage.


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Baxter, who played on the men's tennis team from 1997-2000, was the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in 1999-2000 as a senior. He was a member of the 1998 and 2000 MAC Championship teams and a part of the 2000 team that competed in the NCAA Tournament. A two-time All-MAC First Team selection, Baxter registered a career best 27-10 singles mark at the No. 1 position as a senior, including a 6-0 record vs. MAC opponents. He combined for a 20-12 overall doubles ledger at the No. 1 spot as a senior and ranked as high as 24th in the nation in doubles in his final campaign. Baxter compiled a career mark of 60-44 in singles, including a 15-3 record in MAC Tournament action. He posted a 43-39 career doubles record, including a 10-1 mark in doubles. A volunteer assistant for the Ball State men's tennis team, Baxter graduated from Ball State in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in sports administration. The native of Durban, South Africa, also works as a tennis pro at the Carmel Racquet Club in Carmel, Ind. Baxter is married to the former Carrie Sheffield, who was a student-athlete at Ball State, and the couple has two sons and they reside in Noblesville, Ind.
Bowie, a member of the Ball State women's basketball team from 1999-2003, was the first women's basketball player in MAC history to be drafted in the Women's National Basketball Association Collegiate Draft. She was chosen with the 36th overall pick in the 2003 draft by the Washington Mystics after receiving Kodak All-America Honorable Mention recognition in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Bowie, who was the 2001 and 2003 MAC Player of the Year, was a three-time All-MAC First Team choice and a two-time All-MAC Tournament selection. She was only the sixth player in MAC history to be named the league's Player of the Year duplicate times in a career. Bowie completed her career and still ranks as Ball State's all-time leading scorer with 2,091 points. She also completed her career ranked No. 1 in school history with 152 blocked shots, No. 1 in games played with 119 and No. 2 in rebounds with 933. At the completion of her four seasons, Bowie's name was in the Ball State record book 45 times. Bowie averaged 17.6 points and 7.8 rebounds over her career. She scored 20 or more points 46 times and led Ball State in scoring in 60 games. Bowie helped Ball State to an 80-40 all-time record, including a 44-20 MAC mark in her career. She guided the Cardinals to the school's first-ever MAC Championship (twice) and the school's first-ever postseason appearance with two straight berths in the WNIT. After retiring from the WNBA, Bowie spent three years as an assistant coach at Maryland and was on the 2006 staff for the team's NCAA National Championship. She returned to playing after the 2006 season and spent five seasons overseas. Bowie is currently an agent executive assistant for State Farm Insurance in Georgia. She has one daughter -- Lorien Pelote-Bowie.
Brown was a member of the Ball State field hockey team from 1983-87. She helped the Cardinals to four straight MAC Championships. A 1985 and 1986 All-MAC First Team selection, Brown was also named to the 1986 College Field Hockey Coaches Association All-Regional Team after receiving honorable mention as a junior. A midfielder for the Cardinals, Brown helped Ball State to a 60-16-1 overall record in her four seasons, including a 26-1 mark against MAC teams. Brown was also a member of the Ball State team that was ranked as high as 15th in the nation in 1986 and completed the season ranked 19th in the nation. As a senior, Brown helped Ball State outscore its league opponents 19-3 during the regular season. A team captain as a junior and senior, Brown managed seven goals and seven assists in her final campaign. Married to Michael Perry, Lisa Brown Perry was inducted into the Middleboro High School Hall of Fame as an individual athlete and as a part of the 1983 softball team. She is currently the varsity field hockey coach and freshman softball coach at Middleboro H.S. She and her husband are the parents of three -- Jessica (23), Kendra (19) and Neil (17).
Wright, a three-year letterman on the football team from 1986-91, was a team co-captain as a senior. He started 34 consecutive games in his career on the offensive line. As a senior, he helped the Ball State offense tally over 1,500 yards on the ground and 1,400 through the air. An All-MAC First Team selection as a junior and senior, Wright started all 12 games for the Cardinals. He helped the 1989 team post a 7-3-2 overall record and win the MAC Championship with a 6-1-1 league slate. Wright helped the Cardinals to the school's first-ever NCAA Division 1A bowl game -- the 1989 California Raisin Bowl. Wright helped that 1989 team finish the regular season with a 5-0-1 mark in its final six games to claim the conference championship. As a sophomore, Wright started all 11 games and helped Ball State to an 8-3 overall mark and a 5-3 conference slate. As a senior, Wright was Ball State's nominee for the MAC's Vern Smith Award as the league's most valuable playe. He received honorable mention on the All-MAC team as a sophomore in 1988. Wright is currently an account executive with Phoenix Steel Service after serving as vice president of sales for Kenwal Steel in 2009-10 and vice president of sales for Steel Warehouse from 1995-2009. Wright has one daughter - Peyton (7).
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MARTINSBURG - After announcing the filing of 12 federal lawsuits on behalf of former Mountain State University students accusing the school of racketeering activity Thursday, Shepherdstown attorney Sherman Lambert Sr. filed five more suits Friday with the intent of filing five more Monday.
"They just keep coming," Lambert said.
Filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Martinsburg division, Lambert said the complaint alleges against five defendants: Charles H. Polk, former president; Mountain State University, Inc.; Mountain State University Building Company; Mountain State University Foundation, Inc.; and Mountain State University Endowment Fund, Inc.
The complaint, Lambert said, alleges defendants engaged in "widespread criminal enterprise consisting of a pattern of racketeering activity and conspiracy to engage in racketeering activity involving numerous racketeering acts during the past 10 calendar years."
While the Skinner Law Firm filed a similar complaint in the circuit court of Jefferson County earlier this year, Lambert said the two are working together and the distinction between cases lies within the clients.
"The distinction between the Skinner cases and my cases are that my cases are described as 'prerequisite,'" Lambert said. "That means my clients are on a certain pathway at Mountain State."
Additionally, Lambert said, Skinner's clients were reimbursed whereas his were not.
"My clients are older. They have mortgages. They have kids. They have responsibility. They have debt," Lambert said. "To this day there is still no justification as the why the prerequisites have not received their tuition money back."
The lawsuit includes nine counts against the defendants, including Violation of the Federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, consumer violations, breach of contract, breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud and intentional misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, unconscionability, civil conspiracy and unjust enrichment.
One of the 17 suits, filed Dec. 4, represents Marie S. Joseph, who was enrolled in the LPN-BSN cohort nursing program, a "two-part 18 month program consisting of completion of pre-requisite classes and completion of nursing classes."
The complaint alleges that: "Although MSU and the Defendants knew that the nursing program was in jeopardy of losing accreditation long before Plaintiff applied for admission, the Enterprise repeatedly and deliberately deceived Plaintiff, made false promises to Plaintiff, and intentionally withheld and concealed important information from the Plaintiff, under fraudulent pretenses, concerning (1) the requirements for completion of the cohort nursing program; (2) the accreditation status of the cohort nursing program; (3) the time that it would take to complete the nursing degree; (4) the likelihood of graduation; (5) whether Plaintiff would be able to graduate from the cohort nursing program; and (6)whether Plaintiff would be able to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination to receive licensure after completion of the cohort program."
According to Lambert, Fatourma Kamara, the lead in his case, sought out his legal expertise in January in response to the university's failure to fulfill her tuition reimbursement after losing its accreditation.
"I firmly believe that there is something wrong in the education system of things," Lambert said. "There were many opportunities to catch this prior to this happening. I think the system needs a overhaul."
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Babcock has never seemed to be the best at using goalies. If Howard is too tired to start tonight, he shouldn't have played against the Flames. Then again, maybe he felt good, Babcock went him him, and now he's fatigued. Either way it's a questionable decision by Babcock who has not had the best history with goaltenders.
Why not start a offensively focused depth defenseman against a stingy turn over forcing team with a rookie starting his first game. I'm confused.
On a side note can you tell me who has the best plus minus of any of our D playing tonight? Yep..thats right..everyone's favorite whipping boy Kyle Quincey at +3 lol


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|The Mask of Zorro
Every time something significant happens in the movie that does not take place during the course of an action scene, some asshole strums a guitar.
|07/17/1998 - 21:13
|The Matador
This movie has been getting way too much good press. I mean, c'mon.
|01/27/2006 - 21:22
|The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
If the French actually wore that goofy crap, they deserved to be occupied and tortured by the British.
|11/12/1999 - 05:33
|The Mexican
Jerry is so whipped he'd make good topping for Jello.
|03/02/2001 - 05:39
|The Missing
As you know, whites are better at everything. They're better Samurai warriors than actual Samurai warriors and they're better Native Americans than actual Native Americans.
|11/26/2003 - 23:26
|The Mod Squad
These three actors couldn't appear less criminal if they put on purple dinosaur heads and started singing songs.
|03/26/1999 - 23:28
|The Muse
Did Albert Brooks ever have an edge?
|08/27/1999 - 21:00
|The Music Man
"The Music Man" has a number of familiar songs that many folks will instantly recognize: "76 Trombones," "Trouble in River City," "Slip that Flute in My Trumpet," "Tromboner," and um, lots of other tunes that I can whistle but whose titles I can't quite recall.
|02/16/2003 - 21:03
|The Net
Sandra Bullock is not naked in this film, which makes it a source of constant agitation.
|09/09/1996 - 22:36
|The New Guy
The Eliza Dushkus of the world simply do not sleep with the DJ Qualls of the world during high school. Oh, sure, maybe they'll be willing 15 years down the road, after their car stereo-salesman husbands have left them with four kids and boobs like gym socks full of tapioca, but not during high school.
|05/10/2002 - 22:42
|The New World
The only thing longer than the period between two Terrence Malick films is the perceived time spent watching one.
|01/20/2006 - 22:51
|The Newton Boys
Having made the cult hit "Slackers" and the indescribably boring"Suburbia," Linklater has loaded up with every fresh-faced actor on the planet in an effort to get a front page spread in "GQ."
|03/27/1998 - 22:56
|The Night Porter
Life is pain. Oh, that's so original.
|01/05/2006 - 15:25
|The Notebook
The resolution of this story and every plot device in it crests the horizon like a flying cow.
|06/25/2004 - 16:42
|The Omen
"The Omen" was written by David Seltzer, the man responsible for writing "Shining Through," one of the worst films of all time.
|06/06/2006 - 20:15
|The One
It's the sort of writing one might expect from an elementary school play, not a feature film.
|11/02/2001 - 20:33
|The Other Guys
Even worse was the decision to have Keaton spew forth references to TLC lyrics and then pretend he didn't know what anyone else was talking about when he was called on it. Yeah, you read that right. It's like they purposely tried to make this movie seem dated the second it was released.
|08/27/2010 - 01:41
|The Out-of-Towners
People this dumb deserve much worse; let's watch them take a walk on the wild side.
|04/02/1999 - 23:32
|The Parent Trap
This is the kind of Disney film that is downright dangerous.
|07/29/1998 - 19:10
|The Passion of the Christ
The story is kind of predictable. Resurrection is only really cool when it's unexpected.
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"A very memorable year and one that undoubtedly had some influence on where I now live and what I do."
-Michael Dunn, UW - Eau Claire
"My experience in the Wisconsin in Scotland program is still the best experience of my life. It has greatly influenced me to be the person I am today. It has, above all else, taught me to be curious, tolerant and adventurous. All positive traits that I have found useful in my everyday life, both personally and professionally. It has also given me life long friendships. I still keep in touch with many of my fellow students on a regular basis and the rest are in my thoughts often."
-David Lucas, UW - La Crosse
"The semester I spent in Scotland is one of the best experiences I've had in my life. It was a chance to step outside of my "regular" life and experience something completely different. Where else can you spend a weekend touring the ruins of an old castle and run into your Shakespeare professor?"
-Windy Merry McKellips, UW - River Falls
"For me, the WIS program was one of the biggest events of my life, giving me the opportunity to be carefree for four months, to explore the world firsthand and from another perspective, and the opportunity to travel like that which I probably never have again. For many of us, it was not only the early beginnings of our college years, but also that of our young lives. We were like shapeless, empty blocks of clay, waiting to be filled and molded with worldly experiences and culture. For many, it was the first time on an airplane, away from home, out of the country, or out of the state/Midwest. We left as little lambs on an uncertain journey, and came back as lions, ready to take on the challenges the world had had to offer."
-Peter Gentles, UW - Stout
"My experience in the WIS program was the beginning of an adventurous spirit that stays with me to this day. It was an opportunity to learn real independence from the standard home life and a way to gain lifelong friendships and memories."
-Shane Kristopher Oechsle, UW - La Crosse
"My time in Scotland was wonderful. Looking back I cannot believe that I was there and that I was able to experience all that I did. Thank you to everyone that was there to share the Scottish experience with me. As I try to write down my favorite memories and experiences, I find that there are to many wonderful wacky things that happened. I know that things change over time but I am happy and thankful to have had that time in Scotland. THANK YOU!"
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"The most amazing part of the WIS experience was the feeling of complete independence and freedom it instilled in me. I never imagined traveling to so many unique and beautiful places until I arrived in Scotland. The Dalkeith local community embraced us as their own and I'll forever remember them and the wonderful people I met during my short stay in Scotland."
-Jessica Standart, UW - River Falls
"I am reminded of the WIS program daily because of all the friends and the incredible experiences that we had. To this point of my life, the WIS program is the greatest time I have ever had. It will always be among the most rewarding adventures I could possibly ever embark on."
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1914: French Sgt. Joseph Frantz and Cpl. Louis Quenault score the first air-to-air kill (not involving ramming) of World War I, shooting down a German Aviatik two-seater with machine gun fire from their Voisin III over northeast France. This is believed to be the first air-to-air kill in any war. Pictured is a different Voisin III captured during the war by German forces.


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Whoever moved Thanksgiving and Hanukkah this year to nearly Christmas had no mercy for the cooks of families who celebrate all three holidays. No sooner has the turkey stock been frozen than it is time to start thinking about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, a time for which there is no real tradition in many American households, particularly ours.
In the past I have cooked a goose, which really doesn't go far enough to feed the extended family, but does have a large quantity of delicious fat, which makes terrific potatoes and cassoulet at a later time. A standing rib roast used to be my routine, but not everyone that comes to my house under 21 eats four-legged animals, much to my great irritation. That does away with ham, too, rack of lamb, a crown roast of pork and a leg of lamb.
Bah, humbug! I normally would let them eat only porridge, but well, after all, it is Christmas and I am trying to make them remember me when I am dead and gone, so I must try to please them.
So I turned to Facebook to help, and asked what other people were doing this holiday.
What surprised me the most was the number of people who serve fish as a main course for the highlight of the holiday, whether it is Christmas Eve or the next day for a mid-day dinner. Fish has many spiritual connections for Christians, from the loaves and the fishes to the sign of the fish indicating Christianity. And a whole fish is one of the easiest things to cook.
Bouillabaise, Pine Bark Stew and Seafood Muddle were tempting, but it seems to me that the amount of time needed the last two days is better spent with grandchildren. A few people mentioned shrimp and grits, and others oysters. Lobsters often are on sale at the holidays, but no one mentioned them. Stories of Christmas morning spent making scrapple or sausage made me envious of that kind of love and family tradition.
Other responses talked about eggy casseroles such as cheese grits and overnight breakfast casseroles, both cheesy delights, substantive and warming that can be eaten any time; and of course, yummy sweet breakfast goodies, perhaps forbidden at other times of year.
I expected Italian commentaries such as Seven Fishes and seafood-topped spaghetti, but many people also suggested lasagna, which is now on my list.
Searching for a large enough whole fish, with the head on, I contacted Dan Long of Crosby's seafood, who found three for me, the prettiest being a type of red snapper. A seven-pound fish is a challenge but seemed about right to ensure plenty for everyone to eat. The next day leftovers can be turned into a fish and rice leftover salad, or served on rice in a sauce.
When buying a whole fish, it is a good idea to ask that it be cleaned, scaled and the gills removed if it still has the head on. Otherwise all must be done before proceeding, and fish scales can fly long distances in a small kitchen. Here's a simple recipe for the novice fish cooker, and tips on how to tell it is cooked.
Shrimp and Grits Tart
Serves 10
This is nearly a tart, only baked in a larger pan so individual pieces can be cut into squares. It's perfect for serving and reheating any time of day, and is especially festive for a holiday. It gives that kind of satisfaction an overnight casserole does, but with a special touch. A store-bought crust works just fine, and gives it a rustic look.
1 double recipe pie crust dough
2 tablespoons butter
21/2 pounds raw peeled shrimp
1/3 cup white vermouth or dry white wine
10 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 cups heavy cream
1 cup cooked grits
1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts
3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme (optional)
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Flour a board or the counter. Roll the dough out into a rectangle and fit it in a 9x13-inch metal pan, leaving a slight overhang on the sides. Chill until firm.
Line the dough-lined pan with crumpled parchment paper or aluminum foil and add dried beans, rice, or pie weights to weigh down the bottom. Bake until the pastry is set and partially cooked, about 15 minutes. Remove the liner and weights and cool.
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Melt the butter. Add the shrimp and vermouth. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and the liquid is evaporated. Remove the pan from the heat. Beat the eggs, salt, pepper and tomato paste together in a bowl.
Stir in the cream, grits, scallions, shrimp and cheese and some of the thyme if desired.
Making sure ingredients are distributed evenly, ladle into the pie crust, stirring to make sure ingredients are distributed. Bake the tart until the filling is firm around the edges and fairly firm in the center, about 45 to 50 minutes, covering with foil if it browns while the filling is still runny. Remove and put on a rack. The center will finish cooking as the tart cools. When the tart has settled and cooled slightly, cut into squares and serve, sprinkling thyme over if desired.
Whole Roasted Red Snapper
Serves 10
There are numerous kinds of snappers in the South Atlantic waters, from pink snappers to vermillion and deep red ones. There are, however, many masqueraders with tough skins and scales hard like tiddlywinks that are usually more than 7 pounds and should be avoided, as should those that are overfished in a region.
Snapper is a succulent, light white fish with a clean taste. It is best when fresh, or flash-frozen and cooked immediately upon defrosting. It should smell of the sea and not "fishy." Its eyes should be bright and protrude slightly and its flesh be firm and bright but not iridescent. Its skin and scales should not be tough.
Any white fish may be substituted with this method. For a smaller fish, reduce the amount of butter or oil and lemon juice proportionally.
1 (5- to 7-pound) snapper, including head, scaled, gills removed and cleaned
1/2 to 1 cup butter, melted or olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice of three lemons, to make 1 cup lemon juice (optional)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover a large baking pan with aluminum foil and oil lightly, or oil an oven-to-table baking dish.
Rinse fish with cold water and pat dry. Move the fish to the prepared pan or dish and make 2 to 4 diagonal slashes in the skin of the fish. Brush both sides with butter or oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour on the lemon juice. Measure the thickness of the fish, from the foil to the top side of the fish, at its thickest part. Roast uncovered, 9 minutes to the inch of thickness, until meat is firm to the touch and springs back. It should register 135 degrees at its thickest part when cooked.
Slide the fish off the foil using two large spatulas or any number of fish gadgets. Peel off the skin. The top fillets will be prettier than the bottom two, so serve first from this side. Use two large implements to slide the fillet off the bone and onto the plate. When top flesh is removed, flip over the body of the fish and serve the bottom fillets, using the same method. The cheek is regarded as particularly desirable as it is tender and flavorful.
Overnight Biscuit, Sausage, and Apple Casserole
Serves 8-10
Sausage and apple is one of my favorite food combinations, and I find ways to cook it into everything from quiches to this souffle-like casserole, great for a brunch or long weekend.
2 tablespoons butter or oil
2 pounds turkey sausage
2 tart apples, cored and sliced
6 cups torn or cut biscuits in 1?2-inch pieces
9 eggs, beaten
3?4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11?2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fry the sausage in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks, and drain on a paper towel. Reserve the fat and let the sausage cool. Saute the apples in the reserved fat, remove from pan, and let cool.
Move the biscuit pieces to a large resealable plastic bag.
Whisk together the eggs, mustard, cheese and milk in a large bowl. Stir in the sausage and apples. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the plastic bag. Place the bag inside another resealable plastic bag with the zipper facing another direction in order to prevent leaks. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight or up to 2 days.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour mixture into a buttered 13x9x2-inch baking dish or divide between two 11?2-quart casseroles. Bake covered 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 30 minutes until eggs are set and the center measures 200 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
Apple-Stuffed Roast Goose with Muscadine Jam
Serves 6-8
Goose is a very glamorous holiday dish, but needs lots of side dishes to serve more than six abundantly unless there are a few children in the crowd. Do be careful to gather the fat from the pan at regular intervals as it produces a gracious plenty, worth saving for another time for decadent fried potatoes and other goodies. Substitute red currant jelly if no muscadine jam or jelly is available.
1 (8½-pound) goose
1 to 2 apples, washed, cored and sliced into wedges
1 onion, peeled and quartered
Rosemary sprigs
½ cup muscadine jam
3 tablespoons apple cider or Armangac brandy (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove giblet sack from cavity, as well as any excess fat from the bird, and pat dry. Tuck the wings tips behind the back of the bird. Stuff the bird with apples, onions, rosemary, and season with salt and pepper. Tie the goose legs together, if desired, to close the cavity for a nicer presentation and to allow for more even cooking.
Place the bird breast side up on a rack in a deep roasting pan, large enough to hold the bird and in addition contain the 1 to 3 cups fat.
Bake for 1 hour, remove goose from oven and ladle fat from the pan. Turn goose onto its back and return to the oven, reducing temperature to 325 degrees, and cook for an additional 45 minutes or follow package directions.
While goose is finishing, mix together the muscadine jam with apple cider or Armangac brandy to thin and blend. Remove bird from the oven when it reaches an internal temperature of 165, or if there is time to rest before serving, 155 degrees, brush with the muscadine sauce, and let it rest covered for at least 10 minutes, or one minute per pound, allowing for carry-over cooking to raise the temperature to 165. Carve and serve.
Nathalie Dupree is the author of 13 cookbooks, most recently the James Beard award-winning "Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking." She lives in Charleston and may be reached through Nathaliedupree.com