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Normal Hurricane Season PredictedBy Derrill Holly | ECT Staff Writer Published: May 29th, 2012
Government meteorologists are predicting a "near normal" Atlantic hurricane season for 2012.
Citing atmospheric and ocean conditions, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that nine to 15 named storms could develop over the course of the season, with four to eight reaching hurricane strength.
"NOAA's outlook predicts a less active season compared to recent years," said Jane Lubchenco, the agency's administrator, during a May 24 news conference. "But regardless of the outlook, it's vital for anyone living or vacationing in hurricane-prone locations to be prepared."
The six-month Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1-Nov. 30, but it got off to an early start when Tropical Storm Alberto formed off the South Carolina coast, May 20. Currents carried the storm northeastward into the central Atlantic, where it dissipated without threatening land.
Near-average sea surface temperatures across much of the tropical Atlantic, strong wind shear and cooler sea surface temperatures in the eastern Atlantic were among factors cited in the NOAA forecast.
"Another potentially competing climate factor would be El Niño if it develops by late summer to early fall," said Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. "In that case, conditions could be less conducive for hurricane formation and intensification during the peak months [August-October] of the season, possibly shifting the activity toward the lower end of the predicted range."
Computer models used for forecasting have been upgraded for 2012. The Hurricane Weather Research and Forecasting model that will be used has demonstrated a 20 to 25 percent tracking improvement and a 15 percent improvement in intensity forecasts over a previous version, officials said. Physics upgrades in another forecasting model are also expected to produce more accurate intensity forecasts.
Of the four to eight storms expected to reach minimum hurricane strength of 74 mph, one to three will become major hurricanes with winds topping 111 mph, officials said.
In the past 30 years, an average of 12 named storms have developed in a typical hurricane season. NOAA did not predict how many of this year's storms would make landfall.
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But someone with the knowledge to find out the answers to the questions asked.
That is something that I have failed to remember over the years. It was told to me by my father when my grades were not too good in middle school. Those words pushed me not only to graduate, but to be curious about everything it has paid off, but I seemed to have forgotten it till I heard those same words on a program I just got done watching.
The point I am trying that when it comes to being an skilled at something it isn't the ones who ask others to do the work to find an answer for something who become the leaders of there field, but the ones that work to find the answers themselves through hard work, patience, blood sweat and tears.
When it comes to blackjack, or any other subject, doing the work yourself, without too much help from others, is the only way to carve your name into the stone of blackjack gods. It is the only way to truly make money at the game.
Ask yourself, which are you; are you the expert or just the learner.
Just a little food for thought for those that that cant seem to make ends meat at the game. Or it could just be a random post deserving no attention.
I will have to disagree. A good mentor by your side can really smooth the bumps out in the road. All those "what ifs" become less of an issue if your mentor " has been there and done that" to many times to remember.
I do agree you need the drive to keep at the game,,,practice,practice,practice. Lots of seat time there's no other way around it.
I prefer to seek out the best, find your "Obi one kenobi" and use him or her, your path will be so much shorter.
I was a bit of a loner as a kid and learned to do everything for myself. re inventing the wheel is definitely not the key to success in this world. a thorough understanding or being the first has its advantages, and building everything up from scratch feels gratifying, but they are not the key to making money. Better to just try to learn as much as you can from wherever you can
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Writers festival to return to Presque Isle
Previous versions of this story included an incorrect date for Earth's Eye: A Festival of Writing in and of the Natural World.
Imagine a landscape where you can feel the soft sand beneath your feet, listen to the rhythmic lapping of waves along the coast and hear the notes of a distinct birdsong flutter through the air.
For writers and others who sign up for "Earth's Eye: A Festival of Writing in and of the Natural World," this setting will be a reality -- and an inspiration.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Program and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Penn State Behrend will host a daylong outdoor writing festival for a second year.
Participants will gather Sept. 7 to explore the varied ecosystems of Presque Isle State Park, from the dense brush of the forest to the open stretches of beach.
"My favorite time of reflection was when we sat on the beach to write," said Kate Bowley, who took part in the program in 2012. "I found that the most inspiring, because I see so much in the environment of the beach. There is not only beauty, but man's mark."
The program will include hiking, guided writing exercises and panel discussions in addition to a guest speaker, poet and essayist Lia Purpura.
Participants will have the opportunity to work with Purpura, whose writing has appeared in the New Yorker, the Paris Review, Ploughshares and other literary magazines. She will discuss, among other topics, how to use the environment as inspiration.
"Listening acutely, remembering landmarks and catching the scent of changing weather allows anyone -- not just writers -- to form a relationship with the outside world, and to use the body to sustain attention," Purpura said. "The more alert you are as a writer, the more you can make connections between disparates and see things that others haven't yet seen."
Throughout the day, participants will also have the chance to discuss, revise, develop and ask questions about their work with award-winning faculty members from Penn State Behrend's creative writing program, including Kim Todd, Tom Noyes and Aimee Pogson.
"Any time aspiring writers put aside a day to focus on their craft, their work will improve," Todd said. "Earth Eye's unique focus on writing from the outside in, studying the nature world and asking questions about it before putting pen to paper, gives writers a wealth of details and questions to launch their essays and poems."
Bowley believes the experience can benefit writers of all skill levels, while providing a sense of community among the participants.
"What a great bunch of creative minds," Bowley said of the 2012 writers. "Whether one is a naturalist, science writer, poet, journalist, environmentalist, photographer, hiker or storyteller, the day proved to be not only fun, but also physically invigorating, mentally challenging and brilliantly stimulating."
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From abstract New Zealand art to contemporary landscapes and assemblage art utilising recycled materials she is passionate about making modern art.
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A weekend almost completely dedicated to cooking and experimenting, some good things and some less good that have to be worked upon. Marco is in Philadelphia right now so I had a lot of time to kill and could I do that in a better way?? Maybe yes but it felt good, call it comfort cooking if you like.
It's hottish here now but fortunately the sky is covered by thin clouds half of the day, I realize that I have to take out my more summery clothes very soon and that I have to start making granita and pasta salads. And more cold soups. I love could soups. And do some more grilling. This recipe is usually used for boiled meats but I use it for a lot of other things as well, panini, hard boiled eggs, cooked vegetables and fish for example. And it should be nice as a sauce alternative to grilled meat. Don't mistake it for the Spanish language Salsa Verde, the Italian Salsa Verde is completely different!
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Now comes a true test of their ability to fit into William McKinley High School – their chemistry.
Sunday's episode, with Glee star Darren Criss returning as a guest mentor, focuses on singing duets as the show gets closer and closer to a winner, someone who will get a multi-episode arc on the third season of Glee.
"I have no idea how it's going to turn out," Criss tells PEOPLE on the set of The Glee Project after helping casting director and on-air mentor Robert Ulrich pick a best duet among pairings of Hannah and Cameron, Samuel and Marissa, Matheus and Alex, and Damien and Lindsay.
"There's a varied palette of characters of all shapes and talents and abilities and I think they would all lend themselves well to a world as colorful as Glee."
Adds Ulrich, "The thing that makes this show authentic to Glee is you don't have to be the best singer in the world. It's great if you are, but you don't have to be the best singer or the most technically trained dancer. You don't have to be the best actor, but you have to be unique to Glee."
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PEOPLE asked the remaining contenders how they see themselves in that world:
Hannah: Back home in Charlotte, N.C., "I did a lot of theater but I was never in a glee club," says Hannah, 20, "but I love Glee! I just adore everything about it and it's been a dream of mine to be on the show. I definitely think they could use a typical class clown type. Yeah, they've got some funny characters but no just the class clown."
Matheus: "Whenever I watch Glee," says the 4'9" Matheus, 20, "I used to always think, gosh, that's my life right there. I'm being bullied, so the show kind of gave me hope. I've always wanted to be a singer and I can kind of see my own experience in high school being portrayed on Glee."
Alex: Although he's excited by whatever character is created for him, Alex, 18, from Lynn, Mass., knows what has resonated with him so far. "Rachel and her Broadway drive," he says, "Mercedes, because of the physical impurities she thinks she has and getting over them, like being overweight and I've gone through that too, and Kurt by being gay, because I am, too."
Lindsay: There's a lot producers can draw from Lindsay's life – being born deaf, regained hearing at the age of 2, was a musical theater kid adopted into a family of jocks, and has been compared to Rachel during the show. But, says Lindsay, 20, of Modesto, Calif., "Throughout this thing, I've just been myself and Ryan [Murphy] can make whatever artistic decision he wants about me!"
Damien: At 18 from Derry City in Northern Ireland, Damien has found success touring with the singing group Celtic Thunder. But when he saw Glee's first season last year, "I thought it was great." Perhaps he could be an exchange student? When asked who liked on the cast, Damien admits, "I am a huge fan of Quinn. I think she's gorgeous!"
Samuel: Auditioning for roles prior to this show, Samuel, 19, says, "I've sung for Ryan before and he's said no to me before, so it's a little terrifying to think of me singing in front of him again. But moving to L.A., it was all about Glee. I would love to see the rocker. Every high school has a band and a singer who's kind of into himself but has a soft side and I want to be that guy."
Marissa: The 19-year-old says, "I had a unique experience where I was born in New York City but my parents moved me out to a small town in Massachusetts and attending high school there was a culture shock to me, being targeted more." And like on a certain show, "it was the music department accepted me," she says," so I feel like the same scenario could happen!"
Cameron: While he doesn't mind Ryan Murphy creating something new for him, Cameron, 21, from Fort Worth, Texas, actually has something specific in mind. "I could be the tall, dark, and handsome transfer student who comes through," he says, "and all the girls love him but then all the guys hate him, he goes through some bullying, but he's a sweet guy."
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Mercyhurst women's hockey team falls in overtime
The No. 7-ranked Mercyhurst women's hockey team scored three third-period goals, but fell 4-3 in overtime to Ohio State on Saturday night at the Mercyhurst Ice Center.
Christine Bestland, Christie Cicero and Jenna Dingledein scored for the Lakers, who overcame a 2-0 deficit and forced overtime with a goal late in the third period.
In overtime, the Buckeyes controlled the play, before Taylor Kuehl's first goal of the season clinched the win for Ohio State. Danielle Gagne and Sara Schmitt collected assists on the goal, which came just more than 2 minutes into the overtime period.


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The super bowl is finally here. Less than 12 hours away, I really can't ****ing wait. Bears vs. Colts
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OMG go bears!!!!!!!!!!!! Ive been a bears Fan my whole life! and i know where tank johnson lives (Gurnee about 25 mins away from where i live) and brian urlacher (lake forrest about 45 mins away from me.)
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What^^? I am happy that Manning got a ring finally but Urlacher pwns.
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I was going to start off talking about rat shows. I've been thinking for a while that Slinky, being quite a clean, tidy Siamese rat, would make an ideal candidate just for a small show. I was a bit sidetracked by Mouse, however, who I discovered has something rather winceworthy wrong with her eye. Quite a while back I noticed she'd managed to scratch beneath her eye, and I thought to myself it was lucky she didn't actually scratch the eye itself. Now that I've discovered what looks like a pale, glassy patch, I think she actually did manage to scratch the eye.
Mouse of course made it very difficult to look at it closely, but she's certainly done something to it. It doesn't seem to have bothered her at all, but I'm tempted to take her to the vet regardless just to get it checked out. I also could really do with some help clipping her claws, because she's causing herself quite a few injuries. The difficulty in doing it myself is she gets very, very stressed, and I end up getting all manner of scratches at the same time. Filing works for a while, but her claws are soon back to their raptor-like sharpness, and I'm more concerned about her causing herself or Diddy and Slinky serious harm.
It's odd, because Slinky's claws aren't very sharp at all. It makes me wonder if it depends upon how active the rat is, because Mouse has always been lazy and Diddy is lazy by the same degree and has quite sharp claws herself. I never had much of a problem with Dumbo and Fidget, who were both exceptionally energetic and always rushing around.
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I welcome you from British Columbia! Glad to hear you like the Wii!
Just got our Wii 2 days ago and the kids and I love it!! I didn't think I would like the sports but it's my favorite. Now I'm looking forward to figuring out the Mii/Internet thing.
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Friday, May 9, 2014
The North Area Soccer Association U12 '02 Whiplash Division 1 girls' team took first place in the Challenger Cup Soccer Tournament Wambach Division this past weekend on James Island. The team is coached by Leslie Magee and assistant Matt Vega. (Provided)
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"You just don't in the 21st century behave in 19th century fashion by invading another country on completely trumped up pretext," [U.S. Secretary of State John] Kerry told the CBS program "Face the Nation."Right. As a senator, Kerry voted to invade another country based on a completely trumped up pretext.
Let's admit the fact that Putin took a page out of our own playbook: Gin up a false rationale for military action, get legislative approval and then invade another country.
This is an example of the enduring legacy of the Bush Administration: When it comes to things such as being against wars of aggression and torturing people, we, as a nation, do not come to the table with clean hands.
I probably shouldn't be so hard on Kerry, for he is only playing the cards that he has. But if his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, asked him: "So, it's only not aggression when you Americans do it," it's hard to come up with a decent answer.


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1. Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2 excels at both shooting and story-telling counter part of a light-weight RPG. No other game had me so connected to its world this year.
2. Super Mario Galaxy 2
In my video games, Gameplay > Everything else. And that's what exactly SMG2 did. Ever changing, crazy level design helps make the game feel fresh every second. This is 3D platforming at its best.
3. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Battlefield Bad Company 2 offers the best online shooting experience of this year.
4. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Assassins Creed: Brotherhood is the best AC game to date. Refined gameplay, great environment, and great characters, coupled with an innovative MP makes this AC a winner.
5. Red Dead Redemption
A game that is better than its counter parts, Red Dead Redemption is not perfect by any means, but I'll be damned if it's not a great game.
6. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
Say what you will about Sam Fisher, this game is kick ass. Stealth gameplay at its best, right here. The deep stealth options are available for those who want the old SC experience, and the new gunplay/cover system opens the game up for more impatient ones. Also, Co-op is a blast in this game.
Video Game Football at its best. This game has so much content, you don't know where to start. Slick animation, fluid gameplay, tons of game modes, amazing graphics, all makes this game something football fans should definitely get.
8. Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty Black Ops is still the same game you've come to expect from the series. High action, non stop roller coaster single player, with great MP components that keep you coming back for more. It is getting a bit stale though.
9. Just Cause 2
Just Cause 2 is pure mayhem. Want to hijack a plane, put C4 all over it and fly it into a base? Sure. Want to grapple onto a flaming gas tank as it takes off, and explode along-side with it mid-air? Why not? Any game that gives you that amount of freedom in how to blow stuff up is a good game.
10. Blur
Blur is probably the best online racing game this year. Offering 20 players extreme powered up racing with no lag is something that is held precious in my heart. Call it grown ups Mario Kart, or whatever, I call it, awesome.


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Camp Woodhaven
Camp Woodhaven is located on a 400-acre wooded site north of Galway Village. It features a large playing field, pond, beach, creek, hiking trails, cabins, platform tents, a nature center, and Troop House.
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Camp Woodhaven Rental (entire property)
Capacity: 126
Rental Fees: $238/night for Girl Scouts | $390/night for non-Scouts
Troop House side 1
Troop House side 1 is a heated year-round lodge with electricity, running water, bathroom facilities (toilet & sink), kitchen, mattresses, tables, chairs and a fireplace.
Capacity: 15 people
Rental Fees: $48/night for Girl Scouts | $84/night for non-Scouts
Troop House side 2
Troop House side 2 is a heated year-round lodge with electricity, running water, bathroom facilities (toilet, sink & shower), kitchen, mattresses, tables, chairs, and a fireplace.
Capacity: 25 people
Rental Fees: $70/night for Girl Scouts | $120/night for non-Scouts
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Lumber Jill tents include access to fire circles and latrine.
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Come on, punk - make my breakfast! The time's come to clean up the streets, so hand me my Smith and Wesson dustpan - this tottie's on the rampage!
Hey, stay vigilant, vigilantes, because it's tough out there on the streets. In fact, unIess you're a full-blooded do-it-them-before-they-do-it-to-you psychopath, you might as well load up some nice little game of mass murder, because this is something else... Death Wish III is genocide.
But who cares because you're wasting the punks, the muggers, the little old ladies (whoops.. got a bit trigger happy there) as you take the law into your own hands (and if he's a big hunky PC I'd happily take him into my hands - knoworrimean?!!). This is not a game for pinko commie faggots, bleedin' heart liberals or anybody else to the left of Gengis Khan!
Based on the famous fillum (Easy Quiz for Movie Buffs - What were the first two called?), this features a sprite which shows only slightly more emotion than old stone face, Chas Bronson. So with a shout of "Spill pixels, scum!" it's time to choose your weapon and step out into the heat.
Time for some road safety. Watch your step, and I don't mean the usual problem of incontinent doggies. From the moment you place your size nines on the pavement, you're a target. Luckily you picked up a bullet-proof vest from M&S but it can only take the shock out of so many shots - and a bit on the heart will severely shorten your vigilante-ing. You've a choice of three weapons, at least until the ammo runs out. First up is the 'famous 475 Wildey Magnum' and I don't think they're talking about a big bottle of bubbly!
Second there's a machine gun, which blasts out machine code shot in short bursts and blows the barbarians away. Finally, my favourite, the rocket launcher, which reduces the trash to piles of ash, but is rather slower in action.
Funny they call all that blasting 'keeping the peace', but there are innocent pedestrians to protect, such as the gormless grannies who wander into your line of fire. Try not to put down too many pensioners or you'll give the paramedics problems.
The police turn a blind eye to your rough justice, and occasionally help you out with the odd shot, but bump off a few officers by accident and you'll find they're far less friendly. There are also less-innocent bystanders, in the form of rnean-street-walkers, and their spritely soliciting is just one of the comic touches that lighten the blood-letting.
Another impressive feature is that the city is geographically fully realised, so that you can stroll round a real warren of streets which stay the same when you re-visit them. The related problem is that it's easy to get lost, even with the help of a compass and map.
You see the action side-on, with controls to move left and right. The up and down keys switch you through ninety degrees, clockwise and anticlockwise, and the map swivels to match up with the horizontal movement. It takes a little getting used to, but persist and you'll soon be running to the scene of the action like a native New Yorker. Don't spend all of your time cutting down creeps in the open air, though. You can actually enter most of the buildings and if you're lucky you'll find extra weapons or maybe a gang boss. These fat cats slouch behind their desks, just waiting for you to top them for muchos brownie points.
You could also take a shot or two from the window. This is a whole different shooting gallery as you aim the crosshairs then pump hot pixels. But don't drop your guard for too long or you may let the punks take you from behind.
For once the words tie-in aren't the kiss of death. This is a shoot 'em up with a difference and it's packed with clever touches. So load your Spectrum immediately... with dum-dums, dummy!
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Stradbroke Island Day Trip from Brisbane
Discover the beaches and wildlife of Queensland on a guided day trip to North Stradbroke Island, just a short hop from Brisbane. Famous for its natural ... Read more
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Gold Coast, Canal Cruise and Springbrook National Park Day Trip
Explore the diversity of the Gold Coast on a day trip that includes the sights of Surfers Paradise, a cruise along the canals to see the luxury waterfront ... Read more
Location: Brisbane or Gold Coast, Australia
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Gold Coast Jetpack, Flyboard or Jetovator Flight Experience
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Stradbroke Island Day Trip from the Gold Coast
Spend the day on Stradbroke Island and discover a little bit of paradise just 35 minutes from the Gold Coast by high-speed luxury catamaran. When you get to ... Read more
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Small-Group Gold Coast Beaches and Mt Tamborine Wine Tour
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ICF Home Slalom Events Home London 2014 Ljubljana-Tacen 2014 Prague 2014 La Seu d'Urgell 2014 Augsburg 2014 *World Cup Standings*
Welcome in Augsburg 2014 !
Augsburg is proud to host the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final 2014. From 15th to 17th of August 2014 will professional paddlers from across the globe will ride at the event area "Eiskanal", a 300 metres rapid in the heart of the town. We will be glad to see many adrenallin filled races of speed an skill.
Only the best can tackle the tides, dodge the obstacles, and speed through up to 25 gates in a race against the clock. Therefore we aspect many athletes, who win and competed in Olympic games, World and European Championships.
This website provides information for
- participants, about the races and will help you to plan the trip to Augsburg
- visitors and spectators wanting to experience the activity relally close
- anyone interested in finding out about Canoe Slalom generaly and the prestigious ICF World Cup events!
Augsburg has a lot of experience with international canoe events like World Championships, European Championships and Worldcups,
For example:
3 World Championships Canoe Slalom: 1957, 1985, 2003.
1 World Championships Wildwater Sprint: 2011
2 European Championships Canoe Slalom: 1996, 2012
21 World Cup Races Canoe Slalom: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014.
Enjoy the event!
The OK-Team Augsburg


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73; El Paso, Tex; New York University School of Medicine, 1947; certified
by the American Board of Internal Medicine; died April 17, 1998.
94; Cincinnati,
Ohio; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,
1930; certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; died April
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72; San Antonio, Tex; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de
Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico, 1958; certified by the American Board
of Anesthesiology; died April 25, 1998.
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Dear Missy,
I love the Sneaky "Bonbons" in The Sneaky Chef to the Rescue. The perfect blend of carbs and protein from the whole grains, antioxident-rich sweet potato, and peanut butter, along with the indulgent chocolate, make these the perfect post-run snack, better than any energy bar! I will keep a stash of these in the freezer as I train for the marathon. –Cathy R.
Dear Cathy,
You are an athlete after my own heart! I also love these (seemingly) decadent treats as they are packed with solid nutrition--perfect for after a workout.
Which marathon are you training for? When is it? I'm jealous!
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Audio: Jason Bay talks about his slump
CINCINNATI -- From the time he was in college, Jason Bay has drawn attention with his bat. But more than his ability to hit home runs, what struck Bay's coach at Gonzaga about him was his demeanor.
"He's really wired to play baseball every day," said Steve Hertz, Bay's former college coach, in a phone interview earlier this year. "He has that thing you look for in baseball where you don't want to get too high and you don't want to get too low. You just kind of keep rolling along every day."
That trait has helped Bay through some of the worst slumps of his life. And it is one he'll need to maintain perhaps now more than ever.
Five weeks into his first season with the Mets, Bay's numbers are disappointing across the board. He's batting .238 with just one home run and nine RBI. And he is among the major-league leaders in strikeouts, with 33 in 28 games.
In Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Reds, Bay went 0 for 4, left six runners on base and struck out twice with runners in scoring position. He finished 0 for 12 in the three-game series, which was glaring not only because Bay is the Mets' cleanup hitter but because both their losses in the series were by a one-run margin.
Had Bay connected for even one base hit when he batted with runners in scoring position in the third, fifth and seventh innings, the Mets might have won the series and finished the road trip 3-3. Instead, after tying the game on Jeff Francoeur's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, they lost on a walk-off homer by Orlando Cabrera in the 10th.
"It's painful," Bay said. "There's a lot of guys doing a lot of things to help us win offensively, and I'm not one of them. I know I'm a big part of it ... but right now, it's a massive funk."
That much was evident when manager Jerry Manuel removed Bay as part of a double switch after his seventh-inning strikeout. Essentially, Manuel decided it would be better to pull Bay and avoid having the pitcher's spot in the batting order come up sooner than to leave his $66 million slugger in a one-run game.
The move paid off because it allowed Hisnaori Takahashi to pitch three scoreless innings without having to bat. But Manuel took no pleasure in the circumstances that warranted it.
He called Bay's slump "baffling," especially because he appeared to be coming out of it during the Mets' 10-game home stand in late April. Now, Bay is batting just .194 (6 for 31) with runners in scoring position. But Manuel said he has no plans to drop Bay from the cleanup spot.
"We're going to try to ride it out as long as possible," Manuel said. "He has a history of being somewhat streaky and hopefully he can get on one of those good streaks when he goes home."
When Manuel moved Jose Reyes to the third spot in the order two weeks ago, part of the thinking was that Bay, traditionally an excellent fastball hitter, would see more fastballs as a result. But that hasn't helped Bay. If anything, it has made things worse.
"I've been seeing more fastballs because I can't hit it," Bay said. "I'm struggling on hitting the fastball right now, and people do their research and they know that."
Bay does his homework, too. He sat in front of a computer screen before Wednesday's game studying tape of his recent at-bats, then hit in an indoor batting cage. But the afternoon brought only more frustration.
Bay said he'll spend the off day Thursday at home with his two children. He won't pick up a bat or watch any video. Like he has done since his college days, he'll try not to think too much about the day before.


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George Benson
That's a groove Benson is in, not a rut. In this, his first collaboration with master arranger Quincy Jones, he de-emphasizes his guitar, showcases his singing and goes down-tempo. There are only two instrumentals (with incidental scatting by Benson), but that shouldn't bother anyone. Benson's singing style is variously reminiscent of everyone from Nat Cole, Dave Lambert and Sarah Vaughn to Johnny Mathis and Stevie Wonder. Yet it has a unique warmth and sensitivity that allows him to do more than justice to tunes like Love Dance, by Paul Williams and Ivan Lins, and Turn Out the Lamplight, which is by Rod Temperton, who supplied five songs for this LP. Benson also duets effectively with Patti Austin on Moody's Mood, a 1967 piece by James Moody and Eddie Jefferson. Jones' arrangements are quiet and understated. The mood is the epitome of what used to be called cool jazz. The only problem for listeners is a happy one—trying to decide whether Benson is a great jazz guitarist who also sings, or a great jazz singer who also plays guitar.
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Welcome to Green's Farms Church!
We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays at 10:00am, get to know us by reading about our vision and our leadership, and finding out about upcoming events by perusing our calendar!
We are a welcoming, family-friendly church. Please contact us with any questions you might have. We hope to see you soon!
Thank you to all who made Homecoming Sunday so special.


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Michael Hubbs is a 2014 Winter Olympics hopeful. Along with the thousands of athletes that dream of winning a medal for their country, Michael is among them.
What makes Michael's dream unique though is that he is Deaf. Michael wants to not only bring home the gold as a speed skater, but he is also attempting to make history by becoming the first qualified deaf athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics.
At the tender age of 16, an inline skating instructor saw in Michael a raw package worth refining into a champion. Michael was all set to move to Colorado Springs, but his father saw things differently. Michael was to remain in school in Texas. His dream was put on the shelf for six years until after completing his studies at Gallaudet University.
However, Michael realized that his heart was still on the track when his good friend, Jordan, won an Olympic medal in 2010. Upon graduation, Michael converted from wearing a gown to a cloak and has never looked back. He joined race after race and came out on top again and again. Michael qualified for the US National Speed Skating Championship in July of 2010 after a ten-year absence from the sport, and he bagged fourth place in the 1000 meters.
Legendary skater, Jim Blair, brought Michael under his wing, and they flew to Salt Lake City to train at the Utah Olympic Oval. Michael was introduced to another coach whose name was Derek Parra, a former Olympic coach and world record holder.
Together, they came up with a fundamentally sound strategy to get Michael where he needs to be going into the final stretch in preparation for the Olympic Trials that are to be held later this year. He is a sure bet for February, 2014.
Here are some of Michael's highlights:
· In August of 2011, he won the 500 meters and shaved off four seconds from his personal best at the Desert Classic. He went on to shave thirteen seconds off his best in the 1500 meters.
· In September of 2011, Michael won the bronze in the Eastern States Championship against J.P. Kepka, an Olympian who won the bronze in 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy.
· In October of 2011, Michael won the 500 meters in the American Cup.
· In February 2012, at American Cup III. 2nd Place, 1500M Final. 3rd Place, 1500M Super-Final. 1st, 500 Meters.
· In January 2013, at Masters International Long Track Speed Skating Championship. 4 Bronzes and 3 silvers.
· In February of 2013, Michael won the gold medal for 1500 meters, a silver medal for the 500 meters, and two bronze medals in the 1000m and 3000m, respectively, in the US Age Group National Championship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Michael is currently ranked 3rd in America for age group in 5,000 meters. He is also ranked 4th in America for 500, 1000 and 1,500 meters. Michael knows that he can't bring home a medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics without your support. For more information, please make a donation on this fund-raising campaign with only 38 days left.
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8:15 p.m. - Latest tree-in-road reports, from Washington County officials: Southwest 80th and Taylors Ferry Road in the Garden Home-Metzger area; Southwest Rosedale and 209th Avenue in the Cooper Mountain-Aloha area; Southwest Murray Boulevard and Jenkins Road in Beaverton.
8:07 p.m. - Too many reports of downed trees into cars, houses and powerlines to keep track, all over the scanner. Transformers sparking, burning trees. Now 17k PGE customers without power in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.
7:36 p.m. - This is the wettest September on record for Portland, Hillsboro, Salem, Astoria and the Portland International Airport, according to the National Weather Service. It is the second-wettest September on record in Eugene, McMinnville and Vancouver, Wash. Astoria has by far seen the most rainfall this month -- 10.10 inches and counting.
7:15 p.m. - PGE says more than 5k without power in North Portland.
6:58 p.m. - Weather Service reports gust of 59 mph recorded in Astoria.
6:52 p.m. - In the past 15 minutes on the police scanner we've heard a slew of downed powerlines and down trees reported within the city of Portland, particularly Inner North neighborhoods.
6:02 p.m. - Reports rolling in from cleanup crews via National Weather Service from earlier in the afternoon. In Portland: Trees fell at Southeast Madison and 58th Avenue, Southeast Glenwood and 58th Avenue, Southwest 61st Avenue and Multnomah Boulevard. A large elm fell in Eastmoreland. "Significant ponding" was reported on streets throughout Northeast Portland. In McMinnville: a tree was down on Oregon 99W.
5:48 p.m. - The stormy weather is being cited as a factor in a fatal crash in Newberg that happened on Saturday, The Oregonian's Justin Runquist reports.
5:41 p.m. - PGE says more than 8,000 customers in Sherwood are without power due to high wind. Estimated restoration by 7:30 p.m.
5:16 p.m. - Portland's Bureau of Transportation is reminding drivers: When approaching an intersection that has lost power to its traffic light, treat it like a 4-way stop.
5:05 p.m. - The Forest Grove Leader's editor, Samantha Swindler, posted a story about men armed with chainsaws who went to work earlier in the afternoon on a massive fallen oak that crush a garage at Elm Street and 15th Avenue. A neighbor from the house next door to the one with the tree, Melody Haveluck, thanked the volunteers for stepping up in classic Forest Grove fashion. "It needs to be done and it gets done," Haveluck said.
4:41 p.m. - The front is expected to hit Astoria around 7 p.m. and Portland at 8:30 p.m., says National Weather Service. Highest winds will arrive before the front does.
4:11 p.m. - Urban flood advisory issued from National Weather Service, in effect until 9:30 p.m. It calls for "minor flooding of poor drainage areas" of northwestern Clackamas County, southeastern Washington County, western Multnomah County and southwestern Clark County, Wash.
There's more coming. Rain, wind and saturated soils means trees - still carrying their full complement of foliage - may be prone to toppling this evening.
12:20 p.m. - Coast Guard says it has closed Depot Bay and Siuslaw River bars as waves are breaking over 20 feet at both locations. Columbia River Bar Pilots have suspended bringing in commercial vessels. More closures expected this evening as the weather picks up.
As of mid-day, utility crews were still mopping up outages around the state from last night's rain and windstorm and preparing for round two, which is expected to roll in Sunday afternoon and deliver the heaviest punch after 5 pm.
Check the latest list of outages from Portland General electric here, and from Pacific Power here.
The National Weather Service forecasts is calling for up to two inches of rain in Portland and winds gusting up to 50 mph. Coastal communities can expect similar rainfall totals and even higher winds.
According to Treena Hartley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland, what the Northwest is seeing is the remnants of Typhoon Pabuk, a storm that played out on the coast of China earlier this week. Moisture from that storm tracked across the Pacific and the second barrel of the local system is tapping it.
The coast took the brunt yesterday, with heavy winds and rainfall. Astoria recorded a record 3.5 inches of rainfall while the Coast Range came in between 2 and 4 inches and Portland 1 to 1.5 inches.
The National Weather Service has a wind advisory in place until 11 pm this evening for the Willamette Valley and the Portland metro area, with winds expected between 20 and 30 mph and gusts between 40 and 50 mph. The coast is looking at another 1 to 2 inches of rain and winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 85 mph, primarily between 2 pm and 8 pmAs of noon, PGE said had restored power to all but about 5,000 of the 26,500 customers who were out of service last night. Those include about 2,000 customers without power in Marion County and 1,300 in Clackamas County. Pacific Power said it had about 1,800 customers out around Culver and Madras.
Hartley, the National Weather Service forecaster, said no major flooding is expected this evening.
"The rivers did respond to this, but they were so low coming in that
there was little major flooding, and we're still not expecting any,"
she said. The second barrel of this weather, she added, will be "really
similar to yesterday, but the winds will be a little stronger."


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Hazel Georgia Keister Murphy, 97, a longtime resident of Parsons, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Envoy Nursing Home at Staunton, Va.
She was born Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1915, at Lanesville, a daughter of the late Isaac and Sarah Robey Keister.
She was married to Burton Harry Murphy, who preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1993.
Surviving are one son, Richard Murphy and wife, Barbara; one grandson, Richard Murphy Jr.; two granddaughters, Molly Hockaday and Amy Kirby; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were five brothers, Grover, Ole, Austin, Roy and Fred Keister; and six sisters, Mervie Keister, Kate Raines, Lona Long, Ratie Lipscomb, Lena Plauger and Evelyn Barr.
She was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1932. During World War II, she was employed at the former Dorman Woolen Mill and later entered the federal civil service. Most of her career was spent in the Washington, D.C., area at various government agencies, and upon retirement in October of 1977, she returned to Parsons.
A memorial graveside service will be conducted Sunday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m. in Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. The Rev. Phil Dent will officiate, and interment will follow.
Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Hazel Georgia Keister Murphy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.


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(Rated PG-13 for sequences of reckless street racing, disturbing crash scenes, nudity and crude language) (AG)
THE SINGLE MOM'S CLUB: Not reviewed
Writer-director Tyler Perry's latest film focuses on a group of single mothers who form a support group for one another after meeting at their children's school. Nia Long, Amy Smart, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cocoa Brown, Zulay Henao, Terry Crews, William Levy and Perry star. (Rated PG-13 for some sexual material and thematic elements)
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Most of the original plot points from the 1986 film remain the same: Danny (Michael Ealy) and Debbie (Joy Bryant) play a pair attempting to avoid dating because they have been hurt in the past. But after they meet at a bar - and sleep together that same night - they begin a relationship, shack up, break up and reunite. Kevin Hart and Regina Hall portray dysfunctional couple Bernie, Danny's crude best bud, and Joan, Debbie's pessimistic roommate. Bernie and Joan also jump into bed the first night they meet. Hart and Hall are the best part of this film, and its vulgar humor helps make up for the shortcomings, cementing "About Last Night" as solid fodder for anyone looking to crack up over questionable dating rituals. (Rated R for sexual content, language and brief drug use) (AP)
"Frozen" combines the two most distinctive types of animated films distributed by Disney. Visually, it looks like Pixar, or at least like one of its many imitators with its computer-generated animation. But the story is closer to the princess musicals upon which Disney built a movie/merchandising/theme park empire. It helps the songs were co-written by Tony Award winner Robert Lopez ("Avenue Q," "The Book of Mormon") and are sung by such Broadway veterans as Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Santino Fontana and Josh Gad. And Kristen Bell is just as good as Princess Anna, who goes in search of her sister and tries to rescue her kingdom from eternal winter. And don't miss "Get a Horse," the animated short that precedes it. (Rated PG for action and mild rude humor) (AG)
Lego doesn't need a 3-D animated flick with a $60 million budget to drive sales, but it should expect a spike after this uproarious yet touching tale hits theaters. The filmmakers could have easily made one long, monotonous ad for the beloved brand that's been around for more than 55 years. Instead they've created a delightful tale championing self-reliance and distinctiveness. And though it detours from a strict brick world in the final act, the cheery humor always clicks. (Rated PG for mild action and rude humor) (AP)
Based on a true story, "Survivor" has a clear agenda in arguing how both the rules of engagement and military protocols put forces in danger. There are a couple moments that veer too far toward jingoism and war movie cliches, but they are relatively few. Instead, writer-director Peter Berg keeps the focus on the men whose lives are affected by those policies. He immerses the audience in the lives of the SEAL team members (played by Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch) in the early scenes, capturing that mix of masculinity, bravado and sense of duty that leads to the risks they take. And by providing a glimpse of the training early on, it illuminates some of the choices the soldiers make later. (Rated R for strong bloody war violence and pervasive language) (AG)
It's appropriate that Ty Burrell is the voice of Mr. Peabody. If Phil Dunphy, the character Burrell plays on "Modern Family," has a favorite cartoon, it probably would be one of the animated shows produced by Jay Ward in the '50s and '60s. Phil's love of puns and silliness clearly was shaped by hours in front of the television watching those cartoons, and Burrell brings that same playfulness to the role. This Peabody and Sherman have the modern-day sheen of computer-generated animation, but the movie preserves the low-brow/high-brow sensibility of the original. It's cute, it's fun, it doesn't tarnish the memories of those who remember the original, and it may cultivate a new generation of fans. (Rated PG for brief rude humor and some mild action) (AG)
This film based on the true story of the men charged with trying to save Europe's masterpieces from the Nazis, isn't quite a masterpiece itself. It succumbs to some war movie cliches and every once in a while it screeches to a dramatic halt for director/co-writer/star George Clooney to deliver a speech about the importance of art, especially in a time of war, with all the solemnity of a History Channel documentary on the Holocaust. But the cast (Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Bob Balaban, Jean Dujardin, Hugh Bonneville) and its based-on-a-true-story plot make for a very entertaining war movie, one that champions creativity and artistic expression. (Rated PG-13 for some images of war violence and historical smoking) (AG)
Liam Neeson, as a federal air marshal, begins getting mysterious text messages from a hijacker on board - a snake on the plane, if you will - who says someone will die every 20 minutes until $150 million is sent to an off-shore account. As with so many high-concept films, it takes an awful lot of implausibility to keep the story airborne. The manner of the deaths turns suspicion to Marks, himself, and even his boss (via phone) believes he's the terrorist. Like the "Taken" movies, it's a mostly serviceable genre flicks that are smart enough to dispense with exposition but not witty enough to put three acts together. (Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, some language, sensuality and drug references) (AP)
This is a decent but frankly forgettable entry to the animal-centered animated film oeuvre. The movie, which looks nice, trades on its celebrity voices, which here include Katherine Heigl, Brendan Fraser, Will Arnett, Maya Rudolph and, most recognizably, Liam Neeson, who sometimes sounds like he could be on a Shakespearean stage. Not that you could call this dialogue Shakespearean. Or even witty. This being a film about squirrels and their nuts, kids will enjoy the "nut" puns, and parents will groan. (Rated PG for rude humor and mild action) (AP)
Kevin Hart is the main reason, perhaps the only reason, to take this ride. He's a comedian who's willing to be the butt of the joke, and he has an over-sized ego to compensate for his diminutive frame, but he's not really a buffoon. His wit and the willingness to sell himself so forcefully make for a winning combination. Ice Cube isn't very imposing, but he has the disgruntled tough guy shtick down, and he serves as a decent counterpoint to Hart's manic energy. The plot is formulaic and the action scenes are clunky. Hart is going to need better material to try to make the leap to Eddie Murphy/Richard Pryor movie star status, but here he at least proves he can make a bad movie watchable. (Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence, sexual content and brief strong language) (AG)
Directed by Jose Padilha this "RoboCop" has updated the dystopia with some clever ideas and better acting, while at the same time sanitizing any satire with video-game polish and sequel baiting. Joel Kinnaman plays the RoboCop prototype and is a considerably stronger force, raging at his dehumanization. But it's Michael Keaton who leaves a lasting impression as the CEO who doesn't believe he's doing anything wrong. He's simply removing obstacles to accomplish what the corporation demands. (Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action including frenetic gun violence throughout, brief strong language, sensuality and some drug material) (AP)
A clumsily edited feature-length version of five episodes from History's hugely popular 10-hour miniseries "The Bible," this stiff, earnest production plays like a half-hearted throwback to the British-accented biblical dramas of yesteryear, its small-screen genesis all too apparent in its Swiss-cheese construction and subpar production values. Yet while Jesus' teachings have been reduced to a muddle of kindly gestures and mangled Scriptures, the scenes of his betrayal, death and resurrection crucially retain their emotional and dramatic power, which the charitable viewer may deem atonement enough for what feels, in all other respects, like a cynical cash grab. (Rated PG-13 for intense and bloody depiction of the crucifixion and some sequences of violence) (Variety)
For his first film, writer-director Tom Gormican attempts a chick flick from a male point of view. But unlike successful films of this kind, such as "High Fidelity," ''Awkward Moment" unfolds like a college thesis with a big budget. Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan play friends who make a pact to stay relationship-free. Unfortunately, they all end up breaking the pact: Jason (Efron) falls for sassy publisher Ellie (Imogen Poots); Daniel (Teller) realizes he wants to be more than friends with Chelsea (Mackenzie Davis); and Mikey (Jordan) begins sleeping with his wife again. Though "Awkward Moment" is predictable, it's not a complete disappointment. It's satisfying for a lover of formulaic rom-coms. (Rated R for sexual content and language throughout) (AP)
Even international spies have trouble balancing work and family life, according to this lightweight action pic from writer-producer Luc Besson, here forming an unlikely trinity with director McG and star Kevin Costner. Surely the goal of the resulting tonal mishmash was to reignite Costner's career a la what happened for Liam Neeson after Besson's "Taken," but any possibility of sleeper-hit status has been fatally compromised by watered-down fight scenes and misguided family man dramatics. The setup plays as if someone decided to graft the central father-daughter relationship from "The Descendants" onto a Eurotrashy action framework. (Rated PG-13 for language, intense sequences of violence and action and some sensuality) (Variety)
Like 2007's "300," "Rise" again plunges us into bloody, hyper-stylized Greek history: mythology with muscles. Whereas the first film chronicled the Spartans' heroic stand in the Battle of Thermopylae against Xerxes's Persian invasion, this is about the concurrent naval fight, the Battle of Artemisium. This may be war by sea, but the ingredients of "300" are largely unaltered. An outnumbered band of Greeks staves off a tyrannical Persian army below roiling skies of red and gray. Manly honor is fetishized to a comical degree. Blood spills like soup. At least it's the women who reign here. As Persian commander Artemisia, Eva Green rules ferociously over the film. (Rated R for strong sustained sequences of stylized bloody violence throughout, a sex scene, nudity and some language) (AP)
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman calls in plenty of chits for his directing debut, getting actors who garnered accolades in movies he wrote (Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and an even bigger star who has a small but pivotal role). But in spite of its star power, this snow-covered winter tale that is one hot mess. Maybe something was lost in paring down a nearly 800-page novel to a two-hour novel, but the result is muddled and occasionally silly. (Rated PG-13 for violence and some senuality) (AG)
Unlike Oliver Stone, who thought he was making a cautionary tale with "Wall Street," Martin Scorsese has no delusions that depicting Jordan Belfort's out-of-control spiral will make anyone change. It drips with the realization that anyone promising lucrative financial gains never will lack for followers or gullible customers. And that satiric edge is what makes it so compelling. Scorsese tells his story in a movie as excessive as its subject, a three-hour binge of greed, sex and drugs. It will be too much for some. And losing 15 minutes probably wouldn't hurt its impact. But no one can tell a story with film like Scorsese (and his long-time editor Thelma Schoonmaker). I'll take every minute they give me. (Rated R for sequences of strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and language throughout and for some violence) (AG)


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Cal Ripken league takes swing at fall season
The league dedicated opening ceremonies to individuals serving in the military and law enforcement.
The Sarasota Crew walked away with seven first-place finishes at the Sarasota Crew, Winter Park High and Lake Brantley High Tri-Meet March 31.
The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track teams ran and jumped to first-place finishes at the Manatee County Championships March 31 at Manatee High. The Lady Mustangs scored 220.5 points to win the girls title while the Lady Pirates finished third (95.5). The Lakewood boys team finished second (128) and the Braden River boys finished fourth (103). Kristin Zarrella led the way for Lakewood, winning the 400 (in a school record 1:00.81) and the 800 (2:23.36), along with running a leg of the winning 4x400 team. Olivia Ortiz won the 1600 (5:01.17) and Devin McDermott won the 3200 (11:15.08). The Lady Mustangs also won the 4x800. Alex Latham won the high jump with a jump of four feet, eight inches and Rheya Jackson won the triple jump 30-06.5. Braden River's Bridget Lanier was a double winner, posting victories in the pole vault (9 feet) and long jump (15-05.5). Across the track, Lakewood's Joshua Napier won the 800 (2:07.22) and Lennie Twenty won the high jump (5-10). Braden River's Austin Fox won the pole vault (11-06).
The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team closed out its regular season with a pair of victories over Lemon Bay March 27 and Cardinal Mooney March 28.
The Bulldog Navy Wildcat and Red Panther teams both earned victories March 24.
The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Vito Bavaro recently received a scholarship to play hockey for Brooks School in North Andover, Mass.
River Club resident Wendi Golden was named the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association's new executive director at the end of February.
It's the one title nearly every athlete across the board longs to add to his or her résumé.


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Engine Builder: Lathrop Engine Co., Mystic, CT
Model: L H - 6 Deluxe
Make: J.W. Lathrop & Co.
Inboard/Outboard: Inboard
Engine Type: Gasoline
Production Date: c. 1950
Engine Design: Four Stroke
Overall Condition: Good
Rebuilt/Restored: Rebuilt
Horsepower: 107
Cylinders: 6
Bore: 4.0"
Stoke: 4.25"
Coolant: Freshwater
Remarks: Was in Shipyard Metal Shop being rebuilt (2004), now reinstalled in boat STAR. Drove a three blade, 24 x 16 propeller. Engine utilizes a Hercules engine block with a 320 cu. Inch displacement. Engine also has dual ignition with both distributer and magneto, each firing a separate set of spark plugs. Engine has a 2 to 1 Paragon Reduction Gear, and is fresh water cooled via a keel mounted heat exchanger.


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TORRANCE, Calif. — SCHOOL BUS FLEET and the National Association for Pupil Transportation's (NAPT) board of directors have ratified a partnership that will provide both organizations with opportunities to better inform and educate the pupil transportation industry.
Under the agreement, SBF will assist the NAPT in disseminating information to the school transportation community, marketing the association's programs and events and broadening its membership.
To that end, the NAPT's News & Views newsletter will be incorporated into SBF's regular issues. It will carry many of the same articles that appeared in the newsletter, such as a letter from the president of the NAPT. (See pg. 18 for the introductory letter from incoming NAPT president, Lenny Bernstein, as well as board candidate statements and a list of NAPT award winners.)
"This is a tremendous development for both organizations and for the pupil transportation industry," SBF Publisher Frank Di Giacomo said. "We're delighted to help NAPT inform and educate school bus professionals at all levels and to help the association continue to grow."
"We have embarked on a lot of really exciting projects while I have been on the NAPT board, and this is no exception," said NAPT President Steve Kalmes. "Our arrangement with SCHOOL BUS FLEET will be a great way for us to expand our ability to provide our members with the education and information services that have become our hallmark. I think this is a wonderful opportunity for us both."
NAPT's Mike Martin is similarly enthusiastic about the new partnership. "I am as excited about taking the next step in this relationship as I have been about anything we have done during my 10 years at NAPT," he said. "Month after month, SCHOOL BUS FLEET produces a great magazine. They think progressively and innovatively and really care about the industry and our organization."
Martin pointed to SBF's long history of working hand-in-hand with the NAPT. "In many respects, NAPT has been partners with SCHOOL BUS FLEET for nearly 30 years," he said.
Since 1974, SBF has presented its Administrator of the Year award at the annual NAPT Conference and Trade Show. At this year's show in Austin, Texas, SBF will be handing out its 32nd award.
Also, in 1977, Edward J. Bobit, chairman of Torrance, Calif.-based Bobit Business Media (parent company of SBF), agreed to serve as executive director of the NAPT and shepherded the association through its early "growing pains." Under his leadership, the NAPT was able to overcome its organizational and financial challenges. In 1999, Bobit was inducted into the NAPT Hall of Fame in recognition of his efforts.
With the ratification of the partnership, the relationship between SBF and NAPT will bear even greater achievements. "I'm looking forward to working more closely with Mike and his staff," said SBF Editor Steve Hirano. "Working together, the sum of our efforts will be much, much greater than the whole."
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Hers is one of my favorite TED talks, I posted it on my facebook a long while back but nobody cared. I guess my friends need to have kids before this matters.
I guess a lot of us love Ann Cooper after discovering her talk on TED. (Search "Ann Cooper" at www.ted.com .) I think a lot of us are cheering her on for changing school lunches in Berkely and now getting national audiences.
Anyway, that column made its way to our local paper.
Hers is one of my favorite TED talks, I posted it on my facebook a long while back but nobody cared. I guess my friends need to have kids before this matters.
I used to seriously post here, now I prefer to troll.
Thanks for the link OTB. I'll have to look up her talk on TED, have only seen Jamie Oliver's talk on school lunches.
I wasn't aware how school lunch programs worked. I thought it was upto the individual school/ school district to decide how to run the program. We live in a neighborhood where the property taxes are high, which I believed meant more money went to schools and therefore, they would have better lunch programs. Am I wrong?
I certainly agree that children need healthier lunches, and I'm not that familiar with Ann Cooper, but in her article she recommends implementing something called the Institute of Medicine school food guidelines. Some of it is good, like cutting sugar, but some of it is very bad, like reducing saturated fat, minimizing all fat, and increasing grains.
Here's the link if you want to pick it apart:
I suspect that as long as the government is paying for school lunches, the menu will be more reflective of politics than nutrition.


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Red Box Recorders has expanded its presence within mainland Europe following a new agreement with BPS International. As a result, the Netherlands-based company will join Red Box's global partner and reseller network supplying advanced voice and data recording solutions across the Benelux region.
BPS was established in 1995 and now provides recording and quality monitoring systems to telecom solutions providers as well as direct to a wide range of sectors including contact centre, security, healthcare, financial services and insurance. The company has teamed up with Red Box to expand its recording capability and better meet the needs of small and medium sized companies that typically make up its user base.
Gerry van de Kerkhof, CEO of BPS International commented: "Many businesses we are dealing with, especially within the contact centre sector, are small and medium sized operations that require between 40 to 50 channels, so we needed a solution that is suitable in terms of flexibility, functionality and integration. Red Box's software can be effectively tailored to meet precise customer requirements, so is an ideal solution for our business moving forwards."
Lee Jones, CEO of Red Box Recorders said: "Our Red Box Quantify Recording Suite is a user-friendly and intuitive voice and data recording software solution that is suitable for companies and organisations of all sizes. This smart, scalable and forward thinking technology is backed by an established global infrastructure to deliver the highest levels of quality, service and support to our partners and their customers."


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What are you most proud of? I usually only do baby clothes and afghans and this had some fitting to it. I am proud of myself for finishing this project in just one day! If I can do it you can too! lol
What advice would you give someone starting this project? Read the directions carefully as you go and take your time. This pattern is not hard but has some things in it that other patterns don't have. You make the hook holders as you go. Not hard but may take a little extra attention. Not a pattern to do mindlessly as you watch tv
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Boyfriend and I were splitting the cooking responsibilities when we first moved in together (and I was only a few months primal). Sometimes that meant just leaving out the soy sauce in the fried rice, sometimes that meant cooking sweet potatoes with the regular potatoes (though I eat regular potatoes now). When I cooked, that meant spaghetti squash for me and regular spaghetti for him. Eventually, HE complained about the effort of making things differently, so now we eat the same primal dinners :) I'm still trying to figure out ways to get him to eat more primal lunches or breakfasts (because ramen for lunch and then in the middle of the night is NOT NUTRITIOUS DAMMIT). He does like to cook.
Make sure she understands that you need to eat a certain way for your health. Hopefully she will respect that. If she's not going to cook things that work for you, you'll just have to cook for yourself. I'm not saying it won't be a hassle, but it might be the only way you can get a good meal.
What the hell does SHE eat? In general, it's pretty unreasonable (in my opinion) for her to expect to cater to her dietary "needs" and desires, without contributing to meal creation herself.


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Competition Level In IndyCar At Amazing High
DETROIT – Mike Conway and Simon Pagenaud added to the IZOD IndyCar Series' season of surprises over the weekend in the Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans.
Their victories in the 70-lap races of the inaugural IZOD IndyCar Series doubleheader didn't necessarily take anyone by surprise, but underscored the competitiveness through the field.
"It's really unique," said James Jakes, who recorded a series-best runner-up finish to Pagenaud in the second race. "There are 25 guys who can win a race, and I don't think there is any other championship where you can say that.
"IndyCar is a great product right now, and the depth of the drivers is fantastic."
So deep that six different drivers – from six different countries – have claimed victories through the initial seven races, including three who have earned their maiden wins. So deep that five different teams have joined in victory celebrations. There also have been six different pole sitters.
Such parity has led to the championship points lead changing hands five times among four drivers. Two full-points races at Belle Isle were expected to toss the standings, which occurred with drivers who didn't follow through with top 10s.
Helio Castroneves and Marco Andretti are tied at the top, though neither is among the race winners. Reigning series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay is 15 points back, and there's a 57-point difference from first to Charlie Kimball in 10th. Last year through seven races the margin was 100 points between front-runner Will Power and 10th-place Justin Wilson, who scored maximum points with the victory at Texas Motor Speedway.


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Michael Jackson's dermatologist has said he's not the father of the singer's children – to the best of his knowledge. Now, in a new interview Dr. Arnold Klein admits he did once donate sperm to a sperm bank.
"I still can't answer [the paternity question] absolutely one way or another," Klein said in an interview on Larry King Live Wednesday. "I once donated sperm."
Still, he says, the donation was "absolutely not" intended for Jackson, who had son Prince Michael, 12, and daughter Paris Katherine, 11, with ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who worked for Klein. Jackson was also father to Prince Michael II (Blanket), 7, whose mother has never been identified.
"I think what's most important about this whole thing ... is who the children want their father to be," Klein said, reiterating, "To the best of my knowledge, I'm not the father."
"This discussion, however, is between Michael, his children and this person. It's not to be discussed who the father is over national television," Klein added. "The most important thing is, Michael loved those children as a father. Those children loved him as a father. Because they would never pass him without saying, I love you, daddy. He would say I love you. I've never seen such emotional care."
Klein did not object to the suggestion of a DNA test. "If they want me to take a DNA test, they can have my DNA," he said. "I don't care at this point. My concern is his kids because I've never met children like this. These are the brightest children I've ever met, the best behaved children I've ever met. I know how deeply he loved them and how deeply they loved him."
"I don't want to destroy this relationship in any way, shape or form," Klein said. "I'll tell you this, no matter what, I will protect these children."
Dermatologist: I Donated Sperm – But Not for Michael
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