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Buffalo Bills receiver Donald Jones is not ready to discuss the illness that landed him on injured reserve, but did say Thursday he is confident it won't threaten his career.
"I've got to go home and get right and get everything healthy and get back on the field and be strong for everybody," he said.
The Bills placed Jones on injured reserve Monday, saying he had a non-football related illness. That prematurely ended his third – and best – season as a professional. Jones finishes 2012 with 41 catches for 443 yards and four touchdowns.
"Going from having really the best season that I've had in the league to this now, it's definitely something that I didn't want to have to go through," he said. "But that initial impact is done now. ... Going on IR gives me a chance to really rest my body and get everything back together."
Jones told The Buffalo News last year about a "minor kidney disorder" that was discovered at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine, part of the reason he wasn't drafted out of Youngstown State. It's not known if his current illness is related.
"I can't really speak on it right now. Once I go see the doctors and get a chance to talk to everybody and gather everything together, I'm sure more will come out then."
Jones plans to visit specialists in New York City, not far from his hometown of Plainfield, N.J.
"I'll definitely have a full offseason and come back to do football stuff," Jones said. "The people that I'm going to deal with are top-of-the-line doctors. They'll get everything back together, and I'm sure they'll be able to get a better understanding and get everything under control."
Jones will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. His main priority currently is improving his health.
"I definitely feel comfortable with the support of the coaching staff and management," he said. "Moving forward, I'm sure we'll be talking with them soon. But, just like me, they have to get a better understanding how we can treat this going forward with the doctors. Once that's under control we can do everything with the contract."
The Bills have expressed an interest in adding another outside receiver in the offseason.
"I can't control what they do as far as bringing in another receiver, a big-time receiver. If that's what they decide to do in the draft or free agency or whatever it is, I just come back every year and play," Jones said. "I've been battling since I got here. Every year in this league is going to be a battle. ... When I get back, I'll battle. I'll battle every year going forward."
The Bills placed cornerback Leodis McKelvin on injured reserve Thursday because of a groin injury that coach Chan Gailey revealed will require surgery.
To take his place on the 53-man roster, the Bills re-signed veteran linebacker Kirk Morrison, who was released on Dec. 3.
"I don't know what my role is, but if need be I'll go out and play," Morrison said.
Linebacker Arthur Moats is out for the season after being placed on injured reserve earlier in the week because of an ankle injury, and fellow linebacker Chris White has missed both practices this week because of a hamstring injury. Both players are staples on the Bills' special teams units, so it's quite possible Morrison will be needed in that role Sunday in Miami.
"Hopefully I'll have a shot at playing on defense too," he said. "This is the best opportunity to get some good tape and some film out there and show what I can do."
Three starters returned to practice Thursday.
Defensive tackle Kyle Williams (ankle), tight end Scott Chandler (foot) and guard Andy Levitre (knee) were all on the turf inside the fieldhouse after sitting out Wednesday.
The only Bills not practice were receiver Marcus Easley, who has been ruled out of Sunday's game because of a hamstring injury, and White.
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"When we arrested her, she had heroin in her possession and she had a fully loaded needle with heroin in it," Santa Cruz Deputy Police Chief Steve Clark says. "That tells you she had every intention of maybe doing the same thing in what she thought was the date with us."
The 51-year-old tech executive died of a heroin overdose on his yacht in November. Santa Cruz police confirm to PEOPLE that camera footage from the yacht showed Tichelman, 26, injecting Hayes with the drug, then leaving him to die, finishing a glass of wine before exiting the boat.
"He falls to the floor of the boat and at that point she gets up and the first thing she does is to start cleaning up her stuff," Clark tells PEOPLE of the video, which has not been released. "She steps over the body to grab a glass of wine. It's the coldest thing I can think of."
"She picks up her stuff and you can see her look back in and realize, 'Oh, you can see from the outside of the boat,' so she reaches in and pulls the blind down on the window to conceal [the body]," he speculates. "Within a few days she's doing Google searches looking for information on this case and looking for ways to get herself out of it."
'Surprise, We're the Cops!'The Santa Cruz police ultimately apprehended Tichelman by posing as a rich client seeking sex.
"We set up a fake ID for one of our detectives here and made her believe that we wanted to spend the weekend with her here in Santa Cruz at one of our luxury resorts," Clark describes. "We met her in the lobby of the hotel and threw a big surprise party for her – surprise, we're the cops! – and arrested her at that point."
Hayes is allegedly not the first of Tichelman's conquests to have died in this manner. Her former boyfriend, Dean Riopelle, was hospitalized in Milton, Georgia, for a heroin overdose in September and died a week later, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner.
According to a police report, Tichelman stated she tried to revive Riopelle after finding him passed out on the ground. She was not charged in connection with his death, which was ruled an accidental overdose. However, in light of her arrest in Santa Cruz, the case has been re-opened, says Clark.
"I think it's great that they're willing to do that and re-examine their case, especially in light of this new information," Clark says. "I think it's important for both of our departments. At the end of the day, we're both looking to learn the truth about our cases and as much information as possible. So we both have a mutual benefit in working together and looking into both circumstances."


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Avian influenzaBird flu; H5N1; H5N2; H5N8; H7N9; Avian influenza A (HPAI) H5
Avian influenza A viruses cause the flu infection in birds. The viruses that cause the disease in birds can change (mutate) so it can spread to humans.
The first avian influenza in humans was reported in Hong Kong in 1997. It was called avian influenza (H5N1). The outbreak was linked to chickens.
Since then there have been human cases of avian influenza A in Asia, Africa, Europe, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Pacific, and the near East. Hundreds of people have become sick with this virus. Up to half of the people who get this virus die from the illness.
The chance of a worldwide outbreak in humans goes up the more the avian flu virus spreads.
Between December 15, 2014, and May 29, 2015 there have been more than 200 confirmed cases of birds infected with highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in the United States.
- Most of these infections have occurred in both backyard and commercial poultry flocks.
- These recent HPAI H5 viruses have not infected any people in the United States, Canada, or internationally. The risk of infection in people is low.
Your risk of getting the bird flu virus is higher if:
- You work with poultry (such as farmers)
- You travel to countries where the virus is present
- You touch an infected bird
- You go into a building with sick or dead birds, feces, or litter from infected birds
- You eat raw or undercooked poultry meat, eggs, or blood from infected birds
No one has gotten avian flu virus from eating properly cooked poultry or poultry products.
Health care workers and people who live in the same house as people with bird flu may also be at higher risk of infection.
Avian flu viruses can live in the environment for long periods of time. Infection may be spread just by touching surfaces that have the virus on them. Birds who were infected with the flu can give off the virus in their feces and saliva for as long as 10 days.
Symptoms of avian flu infection in humans depend on the strain of virus.
The avian influenza virus in humans causes typical flu-like symptoms, such as:
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Trouble breathing
- Fever greater than 100.4°F (38°C)
- Headache
- General ill feeling (malaise)
- Muscle aches
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
Exams and Tests
If you think you have been exposed to the virus, call your health care provider before your visit. This will give the staff a chance to take steps to protect themselves and other patients during your office visit.
There are tests for the avian flu but they are not widely available. One type of test can give results in about 4 hours.
Your health care provider might also do the following tests:
- Auscultation (to detect abnormal breath sounds)
- Chest x-ray
- Nasopharyngeal virus detection by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
- Nasopharyngeal culture
- Throat virus detection by RT-PCR
- White blood cell differential
Other tests may be done to look at how well your heart, kidneys, and liver are working.
Treatment varies based on your symptoms.
In general, treatment with the antiviral medication oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza) may make the disease less severe. You need to start taking the medicine within 48 hours after your symptoms start for it to work.
Oseltamivir may also be prescribed for persons who live in the same house people with avian flu. This may prevent them from getting the illness.
The virus that causes human avian flu is resistant to the antiviral medicines amantadine and rimantadine. These medicines should not be used in the case of an H5N1 outbreak occurs.
People with severe infection may need to be placed on a breathing machine. People infected with the virus also should be kept separate from non-infected people.
Health care providers recommend that people get an influenza (flu) shot. This may cut down the chance that the avian flu virus will mix with a human flu virus. This might create a new virus that may easily spread.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine to protect humans from the avian flu. This vaccine could be used if the current H5N1 virus starts spreading between people. The U.S. Federal Government keeps a stockpile of H5N1 vaccine.
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outlook depends on the type of avian flu virus and how bad the infection is. The disease can be fatal.
Possible Complications
- Acute respiratory failure
- Organ failure
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you develop flu-like symptoms within 10 days of handling infected birds or being in an area with a known avian flu outbreak.
At this time, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend against travel to countries affected by avian influenza.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes the following recommendations.
As a general precaution:
- Avoid wild birds and watch them only from a distance.
- Avoid touching sick birds and surfaces that may be covered in their feces.
- Use protective clothing and special breathing masks if you work with birds or if you go into buildings with sick or dead birds, feces, or litter from infected birds.
- If you have had contact with infected birds, watch for signs of infection. If you do become infected, tell your doctor.
- Avoid undercooked or uncooked meat. This reduces the risk of exposure to avian flu and other foodborne diseases.
If traveling to other countries:
- Avoid visits to live-bird markets and poultry farms.
- Avoid preparing or eating undercooked poultry products.
- See your doctor if you become sick after you return from your trip.
Current information regarding avian flu is available at: www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-in-humans.htm.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Avian influenza A virus infection in humans. Last reviewed: March 18, 2015. Accessed: June 3, 2015.
Levin S. Zoonoses. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 336.
Hayden FG. Influenza. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 372.
Review Date: 2/4/2014
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Editorial update: 06/11/2015. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


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Officials said at about 1:30 a.m. a robber entered the Circle K on Emerson Drive and held a silver handgun to the female clerk's head.
The robber took money and cigarettes from the store, according to a release.
Authorities said when the clerk tried to escape to her vehicle, the robber pulled her out of the car and attempted to drag her behind the store. The robber then fled the area, police said.
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In multiplex qPCR, multiple targets are amplified in a single reaction tube. Each target is amplified by a different set of primers, and a uniquely labeled probe distinguishes each PCR amplicon. Thus, you can measure the expression levels of several targets or genes of interest quickly.
The experimental design for multiplexing is more complicated than for single-reaction qPCR. Amplification of the multiple targets in a single sample can be influenced by factors including gene expression levels, primer interactions, and competition for reaction reagents. Therefore, careful primer and probe design and optimization of amplification are critical.
1. Check for primer and probe sequence interactions. Use free online software to ensure that primer and probe sets lack hairpins, and homo- and heterodimer interactions. From there, you can link directly to BLAST to further analyze possible sequence interactions.
2. Use a unique reporter dye to identify each target. Determine the dyes for which your qPCR instrument has been calibrated or is capable of detecting once calibrated. The manufacturer can provide instrument excitation and detectable emission wavelengths. Choose dyes with appropriate excitation wavelengths with little to no overlap in their emission spectra. Take into account overall fluorescence intensity as well. For example, FAM is a good dye choice for low copy transcripts because it has high fluorescent signal intensity. Fluorophores with lower signal intensities can then be used for more abundant transcripts. Keep in mind that you may need to calibrate your instrument for a particular dye prior to use.
3. Minimize signal cross-talk by using probes that quench well. Highly efficient, dark quenchers, especially those used in combination with a secondary quencher, have an added advantage in multiplex reactions. They considerably reduce background fluorescence leading to increased sensitivity and end-point signal, as well as earlier Cq values.
4. Optimize individual reactions. Ensure that each individual assay reaction is >90% efficient. Test this by running individual assay reactions even if you are using assays that have been published or tested in other laboratories.
5. Validate the multiplex reactions. Run a combined reaction alongside individual reactions to ensure comparable performance. Compare the standard curves and verify that the Cq values are similar throughout the dynamic range to be tested. While the endpoint fluorescent signal will likely be reduced in a multiplex reaction compared to a singleplex, the Cq value should not be affected.
6. Optimize the multiplex reactions:
This edited version of an article that appeared in the April 2013 issue of DECODED was reprinted with permission from Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT). The author, Ellen Prediger, Ph.D., is the director of scientific communication at IDT.
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Gov. Inslee tax plans stretch campaign promises
Gov. Jay Inslee says he's following through on his "no new taxes" campaign pledge. Others disagree.
In unveiling a budget plan this week that would increase government spending by 10 percent, Inslee proposed to make temporary taxes permanent and to limit tax exemptions on everything from automobile trade-ins to bottled water.
"I am doing today exactly - exactly - what I said I was going to do," Inslee said in his news conference.
While voters are left to judge whether Inslee is following the specifics of his campaign promises, it's clear the tone of his message has changed. Here's a look at Inslee's campaign statements compared to his comments this week:
Faced with a court order to increase education funding, candidate Inslee said last year the state didn't need new taxes.
"I would veto anything that heads the wrong direction, and the wrong direction is new taxes in the state of Washington," he said at one point.
Instead, Inslee said in the final campaign debate last year that the money would largely come from growing the state's economy - and revenues. He talked about an "Inslee for jobs" sign in Tacoma before concluding: "That pretty much encapsulates my program to make sure that we finance education."
The state's economy has been rebounding and the unemployment rate is down. Even without changes in state tax law, the state is already expected to bring in $1.9 billion more dollars in the next budget - a 6 percent increase.
Inslee, however, argued this week that those revenues aren't sufficient and proposed $1.2 billion in additional revenue from tax changes. He didn't propose any new types of taxes or broad-based tax increases, but he argued in favor of ending or shrinking tax deductions. He also proposed to make temporary tax increases - enacted amid the worst parts of the recession - permanent.
Randy Pepple, the campaign manager for former GOP gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna, said extending taxes is a tax increase since the taxes would be lower without action. He said it was clear that Inslee was misleading voters all along.
"He's just parsing his words," Pepple said. "He knew that he was lying to get elected."
Tax deductions
Candidate Inslee did speak last year in favor of eliminating tax deductions. He often referred to them as loopholes secured by lobbyists and said he wanted to focus on eliminating ones that no longer made sense.
However, in one debate, Inslee also seemed to downplay which tax breaks would be in jeopardy. He said the state would have to target larger issues like growing jobs because "that is where the real money is."
Under his proposal advanced this week, Inslee seeks to raise $565 million over the next two years by targeting tax breaks - about half the money needed to fund education.
Many might dispute the characterization of the tax breaks as loopholes. One of his proposals would lower a tax deduction on a new car when trading in an old one. Another would increase taxes on bottled water. Along with making some temporary taxes permanent, he would broaden a beer tax to hit small brewers as well.
And Inslee didn't just target specific tax breaks that he didn't think were worthwhile; he also targeted whole blocs of them. The state tax code offers preferential tax rates to benefit 40 industries, and Inslee proposed to cut the value of the tax preferences by 25 percent across the industries, except for aerospace and radioactive waste cleanup by the federal government.
"I choose education over tax breaks," Inslee said.
Government efficiency
Along with job creation and tax deductions, Inslee talked extensively during his campaign about making government more efficient - by using "lean" management - and capturing that money to put into education.
Inslee said during the campaign that it would take only "months" to get a return on investment from enacting the management principles, disputing the opinion of another Democrat who suggested it would take years. House Republicans cited Inslee's "lean" goals in their spending proposal earlier this month, cutting agency budgets by 2 percent.
Lean management got minimal focus in Inslee's budget rollout, however. The governor doesn't count any savings from the efficiency effort and made minimal budget reductions.
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Summerville will host its first National Eating Disorder Association Walk this October in Azalea Park.
"Our community needs to understand that eating disorders are out there, there are many types, and if you're going through that, you're not going through it alone," said Renay Marsh, who is organizing the walk with her daughter Lora Marsh, 17.
The Marshes started planning the Oct. 5 walk after Lora Marsh's recent battle with anorexia.
Anorexia nervosa is one of three common eating disorders, and consists of starving oneself. Bulimia nervosa – a disorder when a person binge eats and purges afterwards using laxatives or vomiting – and binge eating disorder – when a person binge eats uncontrollably – are the two other most common eating disorders.
"In our society, losing weight is a socially desirable goal, and sometimes people take it too far," said Christine Hamolia, an advanced practice nurse at the Medical University of South Carolina. While all people are susceptible to eating disorders, there are certain groups that are more likely to encounter the disorders, according to Hamolia.
She said high school and college students are the largest age group affected because eating disorders are sometimes considered a developmental issue. Men and women are both at risk, although she said it "affects women 10 times more." In addition, certain personality types are linked to different eating disorders.
For example, Hamolia said Type-A people with naturally perfectionistic traits are more at risk for anorexia; those who have bulimia have often experienced some kind of a traumatic situation that has led them to the disorder; and people who have problems expressing their emotions often channel their stress relief into food, which leads to developing binge eating disorder.
"Working with eating disorders really opens up your eyes to how people deal with certain situations," said Renay Marsh.
For Lora Marsh, dealing with a situation was how she started her path to recovery.
"I noticed a change at the point when my grandfather passed. I was 14 years old and I finally came out [about my anorexia] to my family," she said. "It just really made me think because here he was fighting so hard to live when I was slowly killing myself, essentially."
Renay Marsh said the experience helping her daughter has been both challenging and rewarding.
"It was so heartbreaking because I knew no on else could really pull her out of this but herself," she said as tears began to run down her face. "Through this whole process I've learned the most from Lora. I've learned to listen."
Eating disorders are treatable, but there are a limited number of treatment facilities in the area. However, raising awareness about eating disorders may cause a culture shift and spur the development of more area treatment options, said Hamolia.
"Events like these help promote the idea that it's the 'in' thing to be healthy and aware. It's similar to smoking, which everybody did 20 years ago but now is no longer the 'in' thing. The image has shifted in the public eye," she said. "If there's more awareness about a problem, there's more investment in a solution."
The Marsh women had a similar thought.
"No one was talking about the issue and it just occurred to me that we needed to start shouting," Renay Marsh said.
Among their goals for the event, the mother-daughter team hope to register more sponsors and participants, involve local businesses in a raffle at the walk by donating goods or services, find local performance artists to entertain guests during the event and to raise a total of $5,000, which will be donated to NEDA to fund treatments and help services for those affected.
Check-in on Oct. 5 will begin at 11 a.m. in Azalea Park, at which time speakers from the local medical community will give presentations on the disorders. The walk will begin at 11:30 a.m. and is scheduled to last one hour.
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an officer, usually a major or above, who stands on a stage/podium during a briefing, ceremony, or just stops by your shop unannounced and tells you how dumb you are and how great they are. if you listen to them at all, you might hear something about drinking and driving or motorcycle safety.
the new commander is a real windbag. we had to stand at attention for the whole hour.
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a pompous person who talks too much, a braggart
Why do have a windbag like him representing us?
by The Return of Light Joker October 04, 2011
A person who is ashamed to admit he/she has no knowledge about a question asked so tries to hide his/her ignorance by inanely prattling on, dancing around the obvious and useful answer; "I don't know", which would allow you to get on with your day, i.e. go find someone who knows what the hell they are talking about.
You: Good Lord! My ignorant boss just refuses to say "I DON"T KNOW" so I had to stand there listening to his worthless bullshit for ten minutes. Finally I just walked away and left him jibber jabbering away. He's probably still talking for all I know.
Sympathetic coworker: Yep, he's a windbag alright. By the way, I overheard your question and the answer is yes.
You: Thanks.
Sympathetic coworker: Yep, he's a windbag alright. By the way, I overheard your question and the answer is yes.
You: Thanks.
by T-Ride Free Box October 30, 2013
an exhaustively talkative person
see Ted Kennedy
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What a motherfuckin' windbag! He just talked for 20 minutes, yet said nothing.
by thetruthshallsetyoufree January 11, 2006
Pressing your balls on someone's windshield, especially in retaliation for shitty driving behavior.
I totally windbagged that guy for parking so close to me
by FrostyCat February 07, 2015
Rush Limbaugh.
Rush: Screw the environment, who cares if your kids inherit a fucked up planet, you'll be DEAD!
by loyal follower of Rush October 02, 2003
A derivative of the teabag. When a woman lies on her back and a man puts his scrotum in her mouth while facing her feet. The man then farts in the woman's face. There is a version of this called the 'freckled windbag' or 'speckled windbag', which is when the fart is moist and the woman is sprayed with fecal matter.
My girlfriend enjoys my farts so much that I gave her a windbag for her birthday.


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2008 Ratings Changes
EPA changed the way it estimates fuel economy starting with the 2008 model year. This "new" way of estimating fuel economy supplements the previous method by incorporating the effects of
- Faster speeds and acceleration
- Air conditioner use
- Colder outside temperatures
What else do I need to know about the "new" ratings?
- The tests lower MPG estimates for most vehicles.
- The actual mileage you get will still vary based on your driving habits, traffic conditions, and other factors.
- All MPG estimates in Find-a-Car have been converted to the new ratings system to help consumers compare the MPG of older and newer cars.


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It's taken just four weeks to realize one blatant fact: The Big Ten is weak this season.
That's terrific for Penn State, which is not a great team by any stretch but, as things stand now, would appear to have a chance to beat any team left on the schedule entering conference play.
OK, having said that, the Nittany Lions also could lose to any team on the schedule, especially if they keep having key players get injured.
In a typical Big Ten season, this Penn State squad would be in a lot of trouble. And who knows, maybe that still will be the case.
But maybe not, given that in the Big Ten:
* No team has a shot at the national title.
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|Where Big Ten teams rank out of 120 Division I teams in passing offense:
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|Note: Temple is 117th, Navy 114th.
* Only three teams are ranked in the Top 25 (Ohio State at 14, Michigan State at 20 and Nebraska at 22).
* The league already has suffered embarrassing losses, with Illinois getting routed by Louisiana Tech, 52-24, and Iowa losing to Central Michigan, 32-31, on Saturday.
* Ohio State, which is ineligible for postseason play, has looked downright average for the most part, and Wisconsin is nothing close to the offensive juggernaut it was last year.
* Nebraska and Michigan State arguably are the Big Ten's best teams, and both already have lost (the Cornhuskers to UCLA, Sparty to Notre Dame). Penn State doesn't play Michigan State, either, or Michigan.
No one should get ahead of themselves and think the Lions are better than they really are, or at least have proven yet.
Beating a bad Navy team and below-average Temple team hasn't cured all of PSU's ills. Neither of those teams could throw the ball - at all - and any team that can do that likely will be problematic for Penn State's still-suspect secondary.
Temple ranks 117th out of 120 Division I teams in passing offense. Navy is 114th.
Indiana ranks 13th in the nation in passing offense. The next-highest rated team in the Big Ten? Penn State at No. 45.
The league is even weaker than usual when it comes to efficient passing quarterbacks, and as long as PSU's defensive front seven stays healthy, running teams aren't likely to have much success.
It's questionable how much success Matt McGloin and the Lion offense will have playing against better athletes and schemes in the Big Ten. Still, if McGloin can continue to play within himself and the offense avoid turnovers, it seems doubtful that Penn State will be completely out of any game, with the possible exception of the trip to Nebraska.
Again, that's if the Lions stay healthy, which they haven't been able to do so far.
And to win any games, Sam Ficken probably will have to make some big field goals, which he has not proven he can do.
This still could be anywhere from an 8-4 season to a 4-8 season, depending on many, many factors, but at least the Lions have the comfort of knowing the rest of the league doesn't appear to be that much better than they are.
Afterthoughts ...
* Illinois getting crushed by Louisiana Tech could turn out to be a good or bad thing for Penn State. Obviously, the Illini aren't very good - their two wins are over Western Michigan and Charleston Southern, and they also were blown out by Arizona State (45-14) - but players getting humiliated like that often have a way of bouncing back with spirited efforts.
* Illinois opened up as a 1 1/2-point favorite.
* The best thing about Bill O'Brien's coaching so far is that he plays to win. Temple coach Steve Addazio could learn from that after making a very passive decision Saturday.
Faced with fourth-and-5 from the Temple 41 early in a scoreless game, O'Brien went for it, and McGloin threw a TD pass to Allen Robinson. Great decision.
When trailing, 14-3, and facing fourth-and-5 from the PSU 43 early in the third quarter, Addazio punted. He said afterward he never even considered going for it.
You'd think when you're at Temple, playing on the road against a team you haven't beaten since 1941, your passing game is non-existent and the offense is doing virtually nothing against the Lions, the coach would have tried taking a risk with the good field position.
That's what you call playing not to lose instead of playing to win.
* A note to the Penn State students who were yelling a certain expletive at Temple and later to the refs on Saturday: You're better than that. The students do so many wonderful things such as THON and usually represent the university in a great way, but when thousands of you - not all, but enough to be heard - yell that at a football game, it makes you look bad. How would you like to be sitting there with your children and have to explain to them what the crowd was yelling?
Cory Giger is the host of "Sports Central" from 4 to 6 p.m. daily on ESPN Radio 1430 WVAM. Reach him at 949-7031 or @CoryGiger on Twitter.


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term for the combination of hindi, punjabi and english language - the language Hinglish.
words lik kharabshit pukka hunna etc are all in language of hinglish
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A language created from the Hindi, Punjabi and English languages.
Words like: Pukka, Hunna, Bhenchood, Kharabshit, Kidah are all in the language of Hinglish
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Hinglish is a concatenation of "Hindu" and "English". It is the dialect, and accent spoken by Indian nationals (see 'dots').
Call any major credit card company, and chances are, their customer service is outsourced to India. You will experience Hinglish first hand.
"today morning" instead of "this morning"
"today morning" instead of "this morning"
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No homo. When somebodys name has slipped your mind and your crew knows who your talking about.
Tyrone: What's that Muthafucka's name?
Donnell: You talkin bout Dudeass down the street?
Tyrone: Yeah that mo fucka.
Donnell: You talkin bout Dudeass down the street?
Tyrone: Yeah that mo fucka.
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A man or woman who exhibits masculine features to the extreme. This character would be desired by women, feared by men, and wouldn't lift a finger to beat the hell out of Chuck Norris. All things dude-ly.
I put on my leather vest, hopped on my motorcycle, and drove to the Slayer concert. After the show I met a girl, broke her heart, and went to the nearest tattoo shop to get a skull chest-piece. It was the most dude-ass experience ever.
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Me too, plushyfan! I mean, it's nice to hear about these programs being great, but personally, I'd like to see them as well! Where are the videos, I ask - nay, demand!
Me too, plushyfan! I mean, it's nice to hear about these programs being great, but personally, I'd like to see them as well! Where are the videos, I ask - nay, demand!
Hopefully it survives Mishinization and still looks amazing during the year!
It's only 1m25s, and the camera work isn't great, but they sound pretty positive in it. Plus, there's an English translation on the page, so we know that they are actually being pretty positive!
I see Artur is going for the fluffycurly look again this year.
They both look great and sound great! I'm looking forward to seeing their new programs!
She's such a beautiful young woman! That picture together with the kids is just stunning
Charming instagrams. Horrible on ice costuming.
"Will the real Liza ... please stand up!" (Show up in Sochi)
I really like her this year. Girl, has she improved!
Lots of command and verve during that Free skate at SA. Nice recovery from a disappointing short.
With all the posting I was doing last night about the new Nationals Series Prediction Game, I never got the chance to tell you all that I uploaded a video on YouTube to mark Liza's 17th birthday!
This is my first attempt at making a video, so I hope you enjoy it!
The music is by Irish band Thin Lizzy. A lot of figure skating fans will know of Gary Moore, whose music Yuzuru Hanyu has been using. Well, Thin Lizzy is the band Gary was guitarist with before he went solo.
Incidentally, Liza posted a photo on Instagram yesterday of a guitar, with the caption "I love my coach". So that started me wondering - is this Mishin's birthday present for her?! Somehow, I can't imagine it!
Anyway, I noticed on vKontakte last week that Liza has been listening to some of Gary Moore's songs recently. Gary was a great guitarist and was without doubt one of the best musicians to come out of Northern Ireland. But, personally, I prefer the Thin Lizzy material to his solo material.
So, because Liza likes Gary, and I like Thin Lizzy, I decided to use a Thin Lizzy song on the video. But rather than use one of their famous songs (like The Boys Are Back In Town or Whiskey In The Jar), I went for one of their less well-known songs.
Why did I pick Little Darling? Because Liza IS a little darling!
After the disappointment of her results at Russian Nationals, I hope this is not a sign that Liza is considering a new career:
Mind you, if she gets up to speed quickly enough, she could still compete at Sochi...
Elizaveta Tuktamisheva interview:
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Shelve the Seersucker
Chambray, denim's lighter cousin, is primed to become a dressed-up summer fashion heavyweight
IT'S NOT OFTEN you hear men boasting about how worn-in their suits are. That may be about to change. A number of labels—from classic luxury brands like Valentino and Giorgio Armani to chic upstarts like AMI and Michael Bastian—are selling suits made of chambray, a relative of denim. A lightweight cloth densely woven with white and
indigo yarn in shades that can range from pale blue to dark gray, it's associated more with Depression-era factory workers than business wear.
Chambray softens over time, which means your new suit could theoretically become as comfortable as your old jeans. "It flows naturally as you move," said Giorgio Armani, by email. "I particularly like it because, while it is as rough and resistant as denim, it's also light and fresh to the touch."
That freshness makes the chambray suit an ideal option as the weather warms up. But with its suggestion of the "Canadian tuxedo" (the term for a denim jacket paired with jeans), head-to-toe chambray may require a mental leap.
Thankfully this crop of indigo two-pieces has little to do with the denim leisure suits of the 1970s and '80s. "You can compare it to seersucker," said Frank Muytjens, J.Crew's head of men's design. "It works in so many ways. It's perfect for a wedding. It's great to wear to work, even. It's a very versatile fabric." J.Crew debuted its first chambray suit this spring—cut in a rigid Japanese variety made in the denim capital of Kojima—and reports that it's already a top seller. Details magazine fashion director Matthew Marden bought one recently. "I have a bunch of suits in cotton and light summer-weight wool. I was looking for something different," he said.
''If denim-on-denim is the Canadian tuxedo, then the chambray suit is the Brooklyn tux.''
This season's chambray suits vary in degrees of formality. While Canali and J.Crew offer classic, sharp-shouldered two-button styles, Giorgio Armani and Michael Bastian's skew more casual with fashion-forward silhouettes. Meanwhile AMI's dark indigo suit is so soft and pliable you might think you could toss it in the washing machine. (You can't.)
For some designers, the suit's unfussy air is exactly the point. "We wanted to interpret something which is very street style into something with couture values," said Pierpaolo Piccioli, who designs Valentino with Maria Grazia Chiuri. AMI designer Alexandre Mattiussi concurs: "I like the idea of keeping the elegance of the suiting, but we're not trying to make it too sophisticated."
Men looking to impress in a more executive setting should go with more classically tailored chambray looks. For them, the material's breathability can be a boon. Matthew Moneypenny, CEO of image licensing agency Trunk Archive, says he will likely be packing one for a business trip to Portugal and Spain this summer. "It's going to be brutally hot, but I need to look professional," said Mr. Moneypenny. "A chambray suit serves the purpose. You can pull a chambray piece—whether it's a shirt or a suit—out of a suitcase and hang it up, and it's fine after a half-hour or so." He added, "I can see a lot of my former colleagues at Hollywood agencies wearing them. Chambray suits read professional, but would also get you a lot of comments from clients interested in the look."
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Commercial-producer Luke Bryant, who's based in Toronto but often works in Los Angeles, isn't so sure. "Wearing a chambray suit to work might not exactly say 'Make me partner,' " he said. Mr. Bryant would consider buying one for a different reason: "For me, outdoor summer weddings are really a celebration of my sweat glands," he said. "If a lightweight chambray suit can keep me a bit cooler, I'm in." Indeed, the summer wedding can be an ideal place for chambray, particularly if it's outdoors, in a garden or at the beach.
Some men, however, are wary of wearing the more refined takes on chambray in any situation. "I think the dressier versions are a risky move and should probably stay on the runway," said Chris Black, a brand strategist. "When styled well, the casual versions could look very cool."
For others, like Theophilus London, a New York-based recording artist whose style has landed him in various fashion magazines, the material is out of the question when it comes to suiting. "I'm more of a classic suit guy," said Mr. London. He added: "Chambray is over."
This assertion made Mr. Bastian laugh. "That's like saying denim is over," he said. "Maybe for him it's over, but these things don't go away."
Early indications point to tailored chambray's staying power. Who knows? It might even inspire its own slang. "If denim-on-denim is the Canadian tuxedo, then the chambray suit is the new Brooklyn tux," said Jon Jackson, a creative director for the global digital agency Huge. "It's lightweight for the summertime but still dark enough to mean business."
...And Two More Ways to Wear Chambray
With a relaxed reputation but a wholly refined look, this suit can take you (different) places when topped off with the right touches
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When you play with a guys balls sometimes while sucking his dick other times there's no dick sucking included
Balls dick head giving head playing with balls ballplay
Amanda: do you like ball play?
Josh:yeah you can suck on them if you want
Josh:yeah you can suck on them if you want
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As far out in the boonies as you can get. Loaded down with rednecks. Seldom traveled by african americans. Most People from Ballplay are Backwoods Inbred people that their Family Trees don't fork. Several Normal Families known to the area are the Lipscomb and Reed Families
You live out in Ballplay? OMG
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POPLAR GROVE — Ken Terrinoni, Boone County administrator, will be principal at Poplar Grove Elementary, 208 N. State St., and North Boone Middle School, 17641 Poplar Grove Road, on Friday.
Terrinoni will visit classes and learn about the inner workings of the schools. He has served at the Boone County administrator for more than 25 years.
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Vigorously moving your bottom in a quick organized motion. Usually up and down. When advanced one muscle at a time. Mostly performed by African American Women, and Miley Cyrus. Also performed by Caucasians women usually involving popping of the chest, movements of the legs, and jerking of the neck. Enjoyed by both genders and all races
Whoa, that female is twerkin' her heart out!
That chic be twerkin' doe!
That chic be twerkin' doe!
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When a girl is rubbing her ass up and down or all over a poll.
(Looks like she's trying to rub something off it.)
(Looks like she's trying to rub something off it.)
I know them hoes in the club they ain't twerkin fo free
di Krizzle 31 agosto 2003
to do your shit like a mutha fuckin professional
Today at my J-O-B I was twerkin' it like a pro...all day, ery day.
di Lenny 02 febbraio 2004
Hey traditional mating dance perform by the ratchets. Normally during a party school or while loud music is around.
Ayy day gurls twerkin . She want the D.
di Giggles007 10 ottobre 2015
V. A method for getting attencion or showin off in your car by smoothly swerving left and right in traffic
( as a way to gain notice of your wheels or fresh paint) (southern florida slang)
( as a way to gain notice of your wheels or fresh paint) (southern florida slang)
Damn, yall hear Gino got roped last night for twerkin' in his cadillac? Oh! fo real? yah he had half a pound on him... what a dumbass!!!!!!!!!!!
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i aint twerkin for free
di Anonymous 19 agosto 2003
Hey bitch, we twerkin tonite?
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The Pioneer Football League named its major award winners for the 2013 season on Monday and the Stetson Hatters were represented in that select group of honorees by Donald Payne.
Payne, a redshirt freshman defensive back from Fayetteville, Ga., was named the league's Defensive Freshman of the Year.
The other league award winners for 2013 included San Diego senior quarterback Mason Mills, who was named Offensive Player of the Year; Marist senior defensive lineman Terrence Fede, who was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year; Mercer quarterback John Russ, who was named Freshman Offensive Player of the Year; and Marist head coach Jim Parady who, in his 22nd season led the Red Foxes to a share of their first PFL title in five years of league membership.
Payne set the tone for his season very early in the year. He was named the Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Week following each of the Hatters' first three games in 2013.
"Clearly he is deserving of all the accolades," Stetson coach Roger Hughes said. "He was our premier player all year and was a player who forced other teams to game plan just for him."
Against Warner, in the 2013 season opener, Payne had seven total tackles, including two for losses of nine yards. That total also included a sack/forced fumble. The signature play of the game for both Payne and the Hatters was when he pounced on a fumble end the end zone for a touchdown on the first Warner snap following a more than 19-hour weather delay.
That performance not only earned league honors, but also garnered national Freshman of the Week accolades from The Sports Network.
Payne came back strong the next week at Florida Tech, recording 14 tackles. He also recorded the first of his two interceptions on the year in that game and had a season best four pass breakups.
When the Hatters returned home after an off week, Payne picked up right where he left off. Against Birmingham-Southern he had seven tackles, including 1.5 for losses of 19 yards. In addition, he forced two fumbles, recovered one for another touchdown, and had an interception.
"The thing about Donald is that he wasn't just a blitzer," Hughes said. "He was also one of our better guys in the secondary. He made plays on the ball, had interceptions and made tackles on the back end of our defense as well as at the line."
Like all of the Hatters, Payne went through some growing pains during the year, but he continued to be productive throughout the season.
"Donald had a lot success, not just on the field but also in terms of national recognition, early in the year," Hughes said. "I think that made him think that he needed to make every play. As the season wore on he grew to understand better that he just needed to do his job. It took him a little white to grow into that role."
Down the stretch, Payne recorded double figure tackle totals in four of the Hatters' last five games, recording nine stops in the season finale at Mercer.
Payne finished the year with a team-high 113 tackles, including 71 solo stops. He tied with Drake's John Hugunin for most overall tackles in the PFL and led the league in solo stops. He ranked second in the PFL with 16 tackles for losses of 86 yards including 4.5 sacks, which tied for 16th in the league. He forced two fumbles and recovered three, had a pair of interceptions and was credited with 12 pass breakups. He ranked third in the PFL in passes defended.
Nationally, Payne ranks 27th in fumbles recovered, 10th in passes defended, fifth in solo tackles, 16th in tackles for loss and13th in total tackles. Those ranking may change as statistics for players still competing in the FCS playoffs will continue to accrue during the next three weeks.The Pioneer Football League will announce it's All-Conference teams on Tuesday afternoon.


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Livestock producers have been some of the hardest hit by record amounts of unseasonably early snowfall in recent days in South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska.
Early estimates suggest the region may have lost 5 percent or more of its cattle, with the National Farmers Union's early estimates indicating losses of 15 to 20 percent of entire herds.
And many, including NFU president Roger Johnson, have criticized the government shutdown and lawmakers' inability to pass a farm bill as limiting assistance before and after the massive weather event on Oct. 4.
Heading into fall with a strong cattle market had many ranchers smiling and looking forward with more anticipation than usual to sale day.
Sale day for some will now be a grim reminder of losses caused by the epic blizzard that killed tens of thousands of cattle, sheep and horses — mostly in western South Dakota. The state's agriculture department does not yet have any total figures on livestock losses but a representative said they are receiving reports of South Dakota producers losing as much as 50 percent of their herds.
Philip Livestock, on Oct. 1, reported 567-pound black and black white-face cross steers bringing $186.25 per hundredweight. Black heifers weighing 940 pounds fetched $144.25 per hundredweight and cull cows, bulls and heiferettes were worth anywhere from $75 to $119 per hundredweight, depending on age and condition.
While it is hard to estimate the value of a home-raised female retained into a rancher's herd, Philip Livestock owner and manager Thor Roseth in Philip, S.D., estimates that good bred heifers will be in demand this fall, worth anywhere from $1,800 to $2,200 per heifer.
Younger bred cows could be worth that much or more, he said.
In order to make preparations for possible federal livestock loss assistance, South Dakota Sen. John Thune shared the following suggestions:
"South Dakota ranchers with livestock losses, due to the devastating snowstorm over the weekend, should carefully certify losses in the event federal assistance becomes available. Certification can include second-party certification, rendering receipts, photos or video with date stamp of dead livestock, calving/lambing records, or purchase records to verify the number of livestock owned on the day prior to the snowstorm."
The Republican senator explained that because a farm bill has not been passed, no disaster assistance is available at the current time, but would be available upon passage of the bill.
"It is all tied up in the farm bill," Thune said. "If we can get the farm bill approved, the disaster relief is in there."
He explained that the Senate version of the farm bill includes a Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) that would pay 65 percent of market value for lost livestock, and the House version allows for a 75 percent LIP payment. Both would be figured on the value of the livestock and herd numbers the day prior to the loss.
"Both are reauthorized and funded, that is why it's important for people to keep records. If it gets approved, and hopefully it does, the structure is there to provide relief," Thune said.
He explained that he is "hopeful" the farm bill will be passed.
"We are waiting for the House to appoint conferees," he said, adding that if the bill is passed, payments won't be immediate.
The U.S. Agriculture Department will have to write regulations and develop software to record losses and, of course, USDA-FSA offices will need to be re-opened.
"In the meantime if we can encourage the governor to request a disaster declaration, low-interest loans could be made available," Thune said, explaining that disaster declarations are made county-by-county and a 30 percent loss of a certain commodity has to be proven within the county in order to qualify for the designation.
S.D. Department of Agriculture's General Counsel Courtney De La Rosa explained that the disaster designation must be requested by the county emergency managers.
"It is really important for producers to keep complete records and to document losses," she stressed.
Keep your head in the game, she said.
"Don't get frustrated because the FSA (USDA Farm Service Agency) isn't working (due to the government shutdown)," she said. "Documentation is going to be a big thing. We're stressing this to our producers."
She explained that the S.D. Animal Industry Board is coordinating rendering trucks to quickly transport carcasses away.
Dr. Don Safratowich with West River Veterinary Clinic, said his "gut feeling" is that the astronomical death loss resulted from the rain that chilled livestock before the snow and wind.
"We've had colder storms but this time they got so wet and the body temperature dropped so much, then hypothermia set in," he said.
The swirling wind and snow may have also smothered animals.
"It's almost like they were drowning on top of it," said the veterinarian, who practices just north of the South Dakota border in Hettinger, N.D.
Regarding animals that have been off feed and water, Safratowich recommended producers attempt to get fluids to them as quickly as possible, but he realizes this is not always feasible, and urges caution.
"A lot of these cattle are down and I hate to try and pump an animal when they are laying down. I worry that it will get into their lungs."
Fluid and energy is what the stressed animals need, though, but he also understands that some of them are refusing it.
IV fluids are another option, for downed animals but again, not very practical especially in large numbers.
Safratowich doesn't expect a lot of lasting problems for the livestock that survived.
"Either they'll recover on their own or they'll respond to treatment. I don't think, on the majority, there will be much long-term effect on the live cattle, sheep or horses," he said. ❖


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Jennifer Aniston's new leading man, Gerard Butler, is at the center of a canine controversy after a New York dog owner accused him of striking one of his animals earlier this week near the set of Butler's romantic comedy The Bounty.
Retired banker Fred Varecka told Radar Online that the actor struck one of his greyhounds, Mayfly, after Butler's unleashed pug came over to check out the two pups Monday afternoon in Queens, N.Y. "My dog crashed into a fence before 'yelping' in pain," Varecka claims. "I asked him: 'What did you hit my dog for?' But he just kept ranting and raving that our dog should be put down – it was unbelievable because the dogs never came into contact at any time."
But a person with knowledge of the situation tells PEOPLE Pets that one of the greyhounds "attacked Gerry's pug. Gerry had to physically get in the middle of the two of them to protect the little dog. And then he quickly put a leash on his dog. As far as I know, they are exaggerating; Gerry is an animal lover and simply separated the dogs.
"Gerry is not going to respond to this because he knows he didn't do anything wrong," the source continues. "He's devastated that these people are saying these things, he would never hurt another animal."
A rep for Butler tells PEOPLE: "A larger greyhound repeatedly attacked Gerard's small pug, so he separated them to protect both dogs."
The Vareckas did not return calls from PEOPLE Pets for comment but told Radar that they filed a complaint with their local police station.
NYPD spokesman Martin Speechley confirms that a harassment complaint was filed Monday. "The victim states that the male's dog was unleashed and charged at her dog. She stated, 'Your dog should be on a leash,' to which the perp cursed her out," says Speechley, noting that this is not an offense that could result in an arrest. "They are claiming someone cursed at them."
The spokesman says Butler won't be interviewed by cops nor will he be sent a ticket.
While the Vareckas were filing their complaint, Butler took his pug to a Manhattan vet, says a source. "She's recovering right now," says the source, who doesn't know the extent of the injuries or what kind of treatment the dog received.
There is at least one dog who benefited from this canine scuffle. "When Gerry was in the waiting room, there was a couple whose dog was really, really sick and to get further treatment they needed $3,000," the source tells PEOPLE Pets. "Gerry overheard the situation and offered to pay and the dog is surviving because of this."
What do you think about Gerard Butler's canine controversy? Leave a comment on PEOPLE Pets.
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ROCKFORD — Eighteen women from the Rockford deanery will be honored at the 22nd annual Woman of the Year banquet at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 26 inside Cliffbreakers Restaurant, 700 W. Riverside Blvd.
The Rockford Deanery Council of Catholic Women will host the event. The honorees include Kathleen "Kay" Cole, Belvidere, St. James; Charlotte Greil, Byron, St. Mary; Lydia Johnson, Durand, Irish Grove, St. Mary/St. Patrick; Linda Lynch, Loves Park, St. Bridget; Catherine "Cari" White, Pecatonica, St. Mary; Lorraine White, Rockford, Holy Family; Chris Sacco, Rockford, St. Anthony of Padua; Alice Bloom, Rockford, St. Bernadette; Maria Myers, Rockford, St. Edward; Elizabeth "Betsy" Pierce, Rockford, St. James; Rose Holliday, Rockford, St. Mary's Oratory; Lana Przytulski, Rockford, St. Patrick; Beverly Capone, Rockford, Cathedral of St. Peter; Maria Guadalupe "Lupita" Rodriguez, Rockford, SS Peter and Paul; Virginia Jansen, Rockford, St. Rita; Donna "Danuta" Roderick, Rockford, St. Stanislaus Kostka; Geri Pence, Roscoe, Church of the Holy Spirit; and Lynn Rafferty, South Beloit, St. Peter.
Cost: $35 per person; $15 per child. Reservations required: 815-543-1178 by Jan. 17. Dinner guests will be seated by parish.
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All new Gamucci Micro Cartomizer Edition 'Deluxe Starter Kit' - a totally new and improved design.
We're now all fortunate enough to live in a more or less smoke-free environment, but that doesn't necessarily mean everyone has managed to drop the habit. Well, now thanks to this clever gadget, you can smoke without smoking.
It looks like a cigarette, it tastes like a cigarette, it smokes like a cigarette, but it isn't a cigarette. It contains no tobacco, and the 'smoke' is just vapour. Containing state of the art micro-electronic technology this rechargeable e-cigarette produces a real smoking experience without any of the deeply unpleasant side-effects of tobacco.
As you inhale a tiny battery vapourises liquid inside the cigarette producing smoke. You can insert cartridges (it comes with a set of them) that will release nicotine - or of course choose to skip the nicotine altogether and just puff away on what is virtually nothing.
It's incredibly clever, and if you're bored of being unable to smoke anywhere then this little stroke of genius will be a godsend. No flame, no tobacco, no carcinogens, and unaffected by the smoking ban, this glowing 'smoking' e-cigarette is considerably better for you than hacking away over the tobacco filled alternative, and will save you a fortune in the long run.
The cigarette comes in two parts, the longest part contains micro electronic technology and a rechargeable battery and the shorter screw-in part is the flavoured cartridge. The tip of the cigarette lights up as you inhale, simulated smoke is emitted as you exhale - this is only vapour and evaporates in seconds.
Once you've used up the cartridges, included with the Gamucci Micro Cartomizer Edition 'Deluxe Starter Kit', pick up some of our Gamucci Cartomizer Refill packs. Each extra pack comes with 3 Cartomizers with new vaporizer in every cartomizer for you to puff away on. Choose a nicotine strength from 'Regular' (pretty high strength), 'Light', 'Ultra-Light' and 'ZERO Nicotine' flavour.
Please note:
Please remember to add postal time (2-3 working days) to obtain a complete estimate of delivery to your door.
You will receive an email to confirm when your item has been sent.
You can also check the status of your order and individual items by accessing My Account details and following the prompts.
Please allow 10 working days from dispatch of your order before notifying us of any late deliveries.
It may be advisable to check with your neighbours to see if a parcel has been left with them, check any outhouses you might have where it may be left if it cannot fit through your letterbox and contact your local sorting office to see if the item has been returned to the depot as undelivered and awaiting collection.
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The Gamucci Micro Cartomizer Edition 'Deluxe Starter Kit' is a good product but the battery does not last long. After about a month of use, it requires charging again in 50% - 70% of time shorter than a new battery. Also, the cartomizers do not last as long as advertised.
This Gamucci Micro Cartomizer Edition 'Deluxe Starter Kit' arrived in very timely fashion and was well packaged. The product appearance and contents of the kit are indeed very good and it "does exactly what it says on the tin". However, there is a huge cost difference with the Gamucci Model and others on the market, especially VIP. I do therefore wish I had researched this more vigorously before i made my purchase, but as a consequence the replacement filters are also far more expensive than its competitors. I agree that the error is down to me and not a fault with the product. It is just simply too expensive to purchase initially and so are the refills. In terms of service I have would be happy to recommend 'Iwantoneofthose', but I would be steering people to other products as they offer better value for money.
I bought this for nights out and long flights where smoking is not an option. They are excellent and not as heavy as other false cigarettes I have tried. Havn't tried recharging yet but seems a simple enough process. Only fault is that the strength of the cartridges does not match cigarette packets so this will be a trial and error process and the refills are not cheap.
I bought one of these Gamucci Micro Cartomizers at Christmas. I was initially impressed then became sick of the fake tobacco taste within a day or so and went back to smoking. It isn't quite the same, and takes some getting used to. I went back after getting ill this year and realised I just had to stop smoking. I realised that this product is much better when you choose one of their flavoured cartridges. Thanks to this product I have now not smoked a normal cigarette for 3 months after smoking for nearly 20 years. I feel much healthier and cleaner. I do not know what the vapour does to your body. I feel better than I did when I smoked but I still cough if I use this a lot, and it hurts my throat if I use it too much. I am sure that there is some damage that this does, even if it is less than smoking. Although you can technically smoke this anywhere, be prepared for landlords and people telling you off for using it indoors. It is often more hassle than it is worth to explain to people and you go outside anyway. They should have made a battery with a blue or green light in the end. This product has made me see that it is possible to stop smoking to which I guess I should be grateful.
After smoking for 50 years I finally gave up at the beginning of last year (2011). However, after I had finished the NHS prescribed nicotine cartridges I found that I became very depressed and bad tempered. Gamucci saved my sanity! Still obtaining a nicotine hit with none of the 'bad stuff', and getting that feeling of smoking with every puff of 'smoke' is fantastic. Overall it is a brilliant product and can help whether you want to quit completely, or just reduce the number of real cigarettes that you smoke. I would certainly recommend it.
I bought this Gamucci Micro Cartomizer for my son who wasn't a heavy smoker but smoked around 10 cigarettes a day. We encouraged him to give up as smoking is so bad for you. It's only been approximately a week since he got his Gamucci and he has cut down to one cigarette a day with great hope to cutting them out completely by the end of January if not before. I would definitely recommend the Gamucci to anyone who wants an aid to help quit smoking. Good luck to all, I believe with the Gamucci and the right mindset it can be done.
This Gamucci Micro Cartomizer is a great item. You get all the hit without the nasty stuff that's bad for you. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to give up smoking.
If you enjoy nicotine, but don't want the health hazard of all that tar and chemical content, then this Gamucci Micro Cartomizer is for you. It's reliable, works well and gives you a nicotine "hit". However, the battery life is not very long, owing to the size of the "cigarette". It's a good e-cigarette to start on, in my view.
The Gamucci Micro Cartomizer is an excellent product for getting you to give up smoking ordinary cigarettes. No hesitation in recommending this to anyone wishing to give up smoking conventional cigarettes.
This Gamucci Micro Cartomizer is a good idea and really works. I've used it for a week and haven't has the urge for a real cigarette.
good idea but you need willpower to go with it and want to give up
I purchaed the Gamucci Micro Electronic Cigarette and am very pleased with it. I would like to point out a couple of minor flaws. (1) not all of the cartridges last as long as stated and (2) the taste does take some getting use to. But on the whole, it is definitely worth purchasing this item if you really and truthfully want to give the traditional cigarettes up.
Smoke & Cigarette Wearing nicotine patches while eating caffeine pills, is not exactly the same experience as consuming "their originals" even if sitting in the same Café. But you'd say that also consuming depotentiated surrogates as decaf or nicotine-free cigarettes (always in the same café), is not so fulfilling. So when I read about this Super-Surrogate that fixed both the substance&feeling issues, I wanted absolutely to have a try. I make it short: PROS You can smoke avoiding a lot of those "getting seriously ill" concerns You don't produce annoying smokes for those who sorround you You feel the smoking sensation and you actually get your nic-dose You can smoke everywhere CONS You can smoke everywhere (so actually your smoking could increase) Sometimes you need a real cigarette in addition to the fake one (so actually your smoking could increase again) The battery is a big concern if you are a serious smoker Refilling is not so easy (I broke part of the atomizer after a month) So it can be upgraded but surely a good starting point as a product. Not an ending point for a smoker.
I got this to help me quit smoking. I only smoke about 5 cigs a day - more if I'm at the pub. This gadget has reduced my desire to smoke and seems more effective than more conventional nicotine replacement methods. It tastes more like a waterpipe than a cigarette, but it does offer the mechanical pleasure of a cigarette - sucking in and blowing out a smoke (which in this case is a harmless, odourless vapour). I think it's excellent. I wish the refill cartridges were available in shops, as it will be inconvenient having to order them online all the time.
The Gamucci Micro Electronic Cigarette was supplied in a very smart compact box. i want one of those supplied the item within 24 hours of placing my order which is a superb service. The Gamucci's instruction booklet is well written as it gives clear instructions. The Gamucci is surprisingly easy to use, including re-charging the battery and changing the nicotine cartridge. I have tried numerous times to stop smoking and all have failed. When ordering the Gamucci I did not view it as a stop smoking device. However, it has helped to reduce my intake of cigarettes and this has really pleased me. It takes a little time to get used to the weight of the Gamucci when compared to a normal cigarette and the taste is different. One of the great advantages is that I have reduced the smell of stale cigarettes that cling to me! If and when I make a further attempt to stop smoking, I think the Gamucci will be of help. I would recommend the Gamucci to another smoker.
a good gadget which can help you cut down or give up completely. on a negative note.be very careful when purchasing the refills as they do not fit the gamucci micro cigarette.this is something IWOOT have not recognised.
I couldnt wait to open my gamucci electric cigarette I was like a kid at christmas as I hadnt had a cigarette for 4 days. I think its a brilliant its better than the horrible plastic thing you buy at the chemist and taste a lot better to. The only problems I have noticed is that some of the cartidges dont work and they are supposed to be the same as about 20 cigarettes but I have only managed to get about 3-5 out of each one so I think its going to be a bit expensive so have decided to only use it if Im going out and use the horrible plastic thing at home. Although it is a great invention and it is fantastic to be able to smoke it like a real cigarette smoke and all only without the nasty smell of normal cigarettes
have to say that after stopping smoking 8 months ago and really not wanting to lift a real cig to settle my very strong cravings of which is for that for the "hit on the back of the throat" I decided to try the e cig and it is giving me that missed feeling, not all the cartridges seem to be the same as the 2nd one has lasted no time at all but over all i am pleased with the result, if i was still smoking i don't think it would give me a strong enough hit that I would need but if it continues to help my craving then I am happy with the product.
I started using these Gamucci over a year ago. I havent smoked a real ciggarette since.
this is one of the best things i have ever purchased i have not smoked since i got it and i can see myself giving up for good thanx
Mmmm... I like this. It is a kick in the teeth aimed towards this Cotton - Wool Era. And there should be more companies who do this!
I like this Gamucci Micro Electronic Cigarette but the only fault I have found are the cartridges. Some of the ones I have tried do not work which is a great pity as it's a great little product.
hi guys, before i start sorry about the spellings. the ganucci micro is great, you feel like your having a cigarette as u get the nicotin hit, and you can feel it on your throut like a real cigarette, it is a good buy, for those who want to give up or just cut down. the only bad points is that some of the cattrages dont work, they are expensive to buy (not as expensive as a real cigarette) wich is a pain when some dont work, so i think they need to look in to making that part better. that is the only bad point, i would recomend the gamucci micro to any one. me my mum and my sister has one now, and we are very happy xxx
Shame about the refill cartridges!! Had 4 packs now - some don't work at all, some only last a few hours and the others last quite a bit longer! Very expensive when only 50% of them work - and such expensive postage! Am trying to find shops that sell them? The cigarette though is brilliant and my Mum has cut down by 50% - wow.
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I reveived my Gamucci electronic cigarette on Friday.I used to smoke 45 a day. Hoverer, by Thursday next week I cut down to 20-17. OK it is not like real cigarette but very close to it and you can smoke it without your house smelling horrible.Also, I can feel the difference on my lungs in the morning. Defenitely GOOD CHOICE !
This is a great product it takes a bit of will power to leave the cigarettes so don't think once you get this you will automatically stop smoking but what it does do is cut down the craving. Overall I'm quite happy and would recommend it to anyone whose thinking of buying this. Try it you've got nothing to lose and everything to gain.
the gamucci cigarette is just a genius idea! i bought one,and have just ordered another for my fella. i was smoking 35 cigs a day,and in 4 days i have gone down to 2 cigs!! there are a couple of things that could be improved on though-they could make a stronger nicotine cartridge,and make it so that the cartridges last a bit longer than they do. but apart from that,they are great! i would recommend them to anyone that wants to give up or cut down smoking-also you save money and smell nicer too! there is no longer a foggy haze of smoke in my living room anymore either-another plus!!
Lets start with the bad points, one of the batteries does not work, battery life isn't that long (6-7 ish hours). refills are proberbly about 10-15 CIGARETTES not 15-20 as claimed by gamucci. The good points are i have stopped smoking!!!!!! I use about 2 cartridges a day which works out a lot cheaper than my 30 a day smoking habbit. I can feel the difference in breathing smell and taste. THIS PRODUCT DOES WORK WITH WILL POWER.........
For a smoker like me smoking ~10 cigs per day, on cartridge can last for about half a day. The taste is nothing like a real cigarette, although i have almost stopped smoking real cigarettes. Overall imho if you really want to quit smoking or you've decided that you don't want to smell like a dead cat anymore, gamucci or other e-cigs are the choice.


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Edmond police are searching for a man they say went to a grocery store and took items twice in two days.
According to a police report, the man went to the Homeland in the 1100 block of North Bryant Avenue about 9:30 a.m. Jan. 13 and filled a shopping cart with crab legs and other items from the meat department and then left the store without paying.
Officers said the man returned Jan. 14 and again took crab legs and other meat department items without paying. A store employee told investigators that the man got into a white Dodge Charger or Avenger that was driven by another person.
The grocery store estimates that the total value of the stolen items was $1,500.


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The dresses she wears fly off the shelves. Her hair is the envy of women around the world. And she's even helped boost sales of hosiery in the U.K.
So is it any wonder that women also want Kate's nose?
British plastic surgeons say requests for the Duchess of Cambridge's "near perfect" and petite nose have tripled since 2011, according to the Daily Mail, which has interviewed several women who said having a similar eye-catching royal profile was exactly the look they sought as they underwent rhinoplasty.
"Her nose is straight with a cute, rounded tip and is perfectly in proportion to her face," plastic surgeon Maurizio Persico said. "This gives Kate an attractive and striking profile."
"Plus, she always looks happy and confident in photos, which is especially appealing to women whose own appearance makes them unhappy – those who feel self-conscious about larger or crooked noses, which they believe dominate their faces," Persico added.
According to psychologist Carmen Lefevre, who studies facial attributes and behavior at the University of St. Andrews, it's not just because Kate's a princess that her nose inspires envy.
"The symmetry of Kate's nose, the angle between her lip and the tip of her nose and the minimal amount of nostril on show, are all near-perfect," Lefevre told the paper.
Kate's Perfect Nose Inspires Women to Have Plastic Surgery
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Murphy to sing
in Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG -The City Parks of Clarksburg is pleased to announce that Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. will be returning to the Clarksburg Amphitheater for one show at 3 p.m. Aug. 18. His recent show at the amphitheater was marred by two severe storms. Ticket holders who were unable to attend the July 14 concert will have from 8 a.m. Monday to close of business Aug. 8 to exchange their ticket stub for a free ticket to the Aug. 18 show. On Aug. 9, the remaining available tickets will go on sale to the public by visiting www.ClarksburgAMP.com or by calling 888-718-4253. The advanced ticket price is $20 for general admission and $25 for reserved seating.
For more information, call 304-624-1655.
Concert Series in the Park slated
MARTINSBURG - Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation will host its 2012 summer concert series at 7 p.m. every Thursday at War Memorial Park. Event is sponsored by United Commercial Travelers of America, EcoLab and Chick-fil-A. Lineup includes the following:
Today: The United States Navy Band, "Cruisers;"
Aug. 9: Williamsport Community Band.
For more information, visit www.mbcparks-rec.org.
Landsdowne concerts slated
LEESBURG, Va. - The "Sounds of Summer" will return to Lansdowne Resort as the concert series will run for 11 consecutive weeks to Aug. 24. Concerts are held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Friday. Lineup includes:
Friday: Crowded Streets;
Aug. 10: The Reflex;
Aug. 17: Sharon Thomas Experience;
Aug. 24: Jack Diamond and the Jim Steel Band.
For more information, call 877-509-8400 or visit www.LansdowneResort.com.
Opera House to host live music
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Shepherdstown Opera House has announced the following lineup:
Friday: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong;
Aug. 11: Nationally known musician, Johnny Neel;
Aug. 16: Dirty Dozen Brass Band;
Aug. 17: Hoots and Hellmouth;
Aug. 24: The Zion Hearts with Sacred Groove;
Sept. 11: Zach Deputy.
Admission ranges from $5 to $30, depending on the concert, and more information is available at www.OperaHouseLive.com.
Cazhmiere to perform Friday
CHARLES TOWN - The band, Cazhmiere, will perform during the First Friday Concert Series at 7 p.m. Friday at Evitts Run Park. Admission is free.
8/3 Scott Brannon Band to perform
MARTINSBURG - The Scott Brannon Band, a traditional bluegrass music band, will perform at the following locations:
Friday: Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge, Luray, Va.;
Aug. 11: Craley Days, in Craley, Pa.;
Aug. 18: Lucketts Fair, in Lucketts, Va.
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Concert in park series resumes
BERKELEY SPRINGS - The Morgan Arts Council launches its 26th season for "Summer Concerts in the Park" with the following lineup. All concerts are held at 5:30 p.m. at Berkeley Springs State Park.
Saturday: The Players Band;
Aug. 11: Eddie Becker Band;
Aug. 18: The Fabulous Mary Ann Redmond Band;
For more information, call 304-258-2300 or visit www.macicehouse.org.
Music by the Lake scheduled
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Music by the Lake concert series has two remaining concerts in its lineup. All concerts are free and will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Park Bandshell.
Saturday: The Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition.
In addition, don't forget that the Hagerstown Municipal Band performs at 7:30 p.m. every Sunday, through April 26, at the bandshell.
For more information, call 301-791-3132.
8/5 Pen Mar Park 2012 Summer Music Series
CASCADE, Md. - The Pen Mar Park 2012 Summer Music Series has announced the following lineup. Musicians and groups will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. in the 4,000-square foot dance pavilion. Concerts are held rain or shine.
Sunday: The Andy Angel Quartet;
Aug. 12: Music By Just Us;
Aug. 19: The Steve Hayes Trio;
Aug. 26: The Ray Birely Orchestra;
Sept. 2: The Holders;
Sept. 9: Fancy Brass;
Sept. 16: Variety;
Sept. 23: The Josh Tindall Combo;
Sept. 30: For Dancers Only Orchestra.
Concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, call 240-313-2807.
String Band Music Festival set
CLIFFTOP -A five day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and a hymn-sing will be held through Sunday at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival. West Virginia masters are presented to an audience of more than 3,000 musicians and string band music lovers from around the world. Over the history of this festival, more than 20 foreign countries and 48 of the 50 states have been represented, with many returning year after year to this much-loved festival.
For more informaton, call 304-438-3005 or visit www.wvculture.org/stringband.
Gospel concert schedule slated
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Hagerstown City Park Gospel Concert lineup will be as follows. Concerts will be held at 7 p.m. at the City Park bandshell:
Wednesday: Gloryland Ramblers Bluegrass;
Aug. 15: Masters Four;
Aug. 22: The Heavners;
Aug. 29: By Faith Trio and soloist Harry Ryan
'Red, White, Blue' concert series set
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Hagerstown Community College's Alumni Association recently announced its concert schedule for the eighth annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series. The schedule of events is as follows:
Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m.: U.S. Navy Sea Chanters;
Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m.: U.S. Navy Commodores;
All concerts are free, open to the public, and will be held in HCC's Alumni Amphitheater. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds.
For more information, call 240-500-2346 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Cruisers to perform Aug. 12
ROMNEY - The Hampshire County Arts Council will sponsor a free concert featuring the U.S. Navy Band's Cruisers at 5 p.m. Aug. 12 on the grounds of the West Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. The performance is planned to be outdoors on the lawn, so be sure to bring folding chairs or a blanket to sit on. Concert will move indoors if it rains.
For more information, call 304-496-8002, 304-703-1350 or visit www.HampshireArts.org
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headline fair
BERRYVILLE, Va. - Multi-platinum country music group Lonestar will be the featured entertainment at the 58th annual Clarke County Fair. The group will perform at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 18. Track seats are $30; and grandstand seats will be $25. Tickets go on sale Saturday at the Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds. In addition, Dailey & Vincent will perform at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Tickets for this show will be $25 for track seats and $20 for grandstand. Ticket prices do not include the gate admission. For more information or tickets, call 540-955-2530 or visit www.clarkecountyfair.org.
House concert
set for August 19
MARTINSBURG - A house concert featuring Gary Jackson will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 at 300 North Tennessee Ave. Suggested donation is $10. All proceeds will go to the performer. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair and a snack to share.
For more information or to RSVP, call 304-260-9589.
Bluegrass festival to be held Aug. 25
GREENCASTLE, Pa. -Greencastle American Legion Post 373 has announced the lineup for the 2012 Conococheague Bluegrass Festival, set for Aug. 25. This year's festival will be opened and closed by Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band, recently hailed as "mainstream bluegrass at its best" by Bluegrass Unlimited magazine. Also featured will be returning festival alumni Lonesome Highway, whose recent album "Got Away With Murder" received frequent airplay on Sirius XM radio and debuted at number one on AirPlay Direct's Bluegrass Album Chart. The festival will also welcome back regional favorites the Back Creek Valley Boys and Ernie Bradley and Grassy Ridge. The festival lineup will be rounded out by Circa Blue, whose self-titled debut album was released in March. The annual Conococheague Bluegrass Festival is hosted by America Legion Post 373. The festival will be held at on Aug. 25 at the Greencastle American Legion Picnic Grounds, located at 4775 Williamson Road, Greencastle, Pa. Gates open at 8 a.m., with music from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person.
For information or tickets, call American Legion Post 373 at 717-597-9954 or visit www.legionpost373.org.
Friends of Music announces lineup
SHEPHERDSTOWN - Friends of Music (FOM) launches a much anticipated 2012 - 2013 season with a performance by the Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra at 8 p.m. Sept. 15. Guest Conductor Jed Gaylin will be at the podium in the Frank Arts Center at Shepherd University.
Gaylin is widely known as the Music Director of the Bay Atlantic Symphony, Principal Guest Conductor of the National Radio and Film Philharmonic, Principal Conductor of the Cape May Music Festival and Music Director of the Johns Hopkins Symphony Orchestra.
2012 -2013 Friends of Music Concert Calendar lineup includes:
Oct. 12, 8 p.m.: Caroline Hong;
Nov. 6, 8 p.m.: Georgia Guitar Quartet;
Nov. 10, 8 p.m.: Masterworks Chorale at St. James Catholic Church
Nov. 11, 7 p.m.: Masterworks Chorale at Frank Center
Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.: Annual Holiday Gala, with reception immediately afterwards at the Cress Creek Country Club
Dec. 2, 3 p.m.: Annual Holiday Gala;
Feb. 23, 8 p.m.: The Merling Trio;
March 2, 8 p.m.: Jazz Festival Concert with Anat Cohen;
March 9, 8 p.m.: Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra;
March 28, 8 p.m.: The Lee Konitz New Quartet;
April 13, 8 p.m.: Masterworks Chorale at St. James Catholic Church
April 14, 7 p.m.: Masterworks Chorale
April 10, 8 p.m.: Bonus Concert with The 5 Browns (not included in subscription)
Unless otherwise noted all concerts will be performed at the Frank Center
The Friends of Music is a (501c3) non-profit organization that supports and promotes musical excellence at Shepherd University and throughout the region.
For subscription, ticket and all FOM information, call Melissa Huemfpner at 304-876-5785, email email@example.com or visit www.sufom.org.