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A conceptual design has emerged showing what a new Amtrak station could look like on stilts above the train tracks along Depot Street in Ann Arbor — on the same site as the existing station the city is considering replacing.
A citizens group called Protect A2 Parks, which has been lobbying against building a train station on city parkland on Fuller Road, unveiled a series of renderings during the public commentary portion of a meeting to discuss the project Tuesday night.
"Our goal really is to make sure that we use parks for parks," Mitchell said, noting her group is opposed to building a train station on any city parkland.
"We want people to use transit, so we're doing this in support of transit and trains, but we also want to use our parks as parks," she reiterated.
As city officials have discussed the possibility of building a new Amtrak station for the last five years, a site on Fuller Road in front of the University of Michigan Hospital has been a continual front-runner. If the station goes there, it would take the place of what's been a surface parking lot leased to the University of Michigan since 1993, though it's also part of the city's Fuller Park, and that's caused some controversy.
"The place that looks like a parking lot right now — and is functioning as a parking lot — was one of the original parks in Ann Arbor," Mitchell said. "It was actually also some original farmland in Ann Arbor, and it could be repurposed back to park use. You could expand the soccer fields right there. So we see that as a better option."
"That is an idea, like many of the great ideas we heard tonight, that we will take with us as we move forward," said city spokesman Robert Kellar.
In the coming months, the city and its consultants are planning to do further review of the Depot Street site, the Fuller Road site and another site on North Main street.
The conceptual design from Protect A2 Parks includes a new parking lot that also sits on stilts. Mitchell said it's possible that a portion of the adjacent MichCon site could be purchased from DTE Energy if more land is needed for parking.
She said the renderings aren't intended to be a fully fleshed-out plan, but rather a rough idea of what might be possible.
The drawings show a building with a lot of glass that would include a ticket office, passenger lobby, restrooms and other amenities.
Regardless of what kind of station gets built or where, if there are going to be double tracks, it's going to have to go up and over the tracks, Mitchell said.
"The idea of this is to use the existing site to its fullest extent for service of the rail and for some parking that is possibly a little more than is available right now," she said, "and to incorporate aspects of transit that would allow them to access this site, allow some parking immediately adjacent, and some drop-off service for people."
Ryan Stanton covers Ann Arbor city hall for The Ann Arbor News. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com or 734-623-2529 or follow him on Twitter.


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By late June, most of the resident and migrant birds are busy tending to their hungry chicks. Some species have already bid farewell to their first broods of young. I thought I would just bring you up to speed on how some of our reedbed specialists are getting on. Firstly, after we had a fantastic six booming bitterns earlier on in the year, we now have at least three nests on the reserve. The adults can now be seen commuting back and forward across the reedbed in feeding flights.
Our marsh harriers are also doing very well. There are around thirteen nests on the reserve this yeat, which is even better than last year, when a total of twenty six young were raised out of ten sucessful nests. The first young marsh harriers have just started appearing this week, so lets hope there are plenty of them! As previously reported, there are around one hundred and ten pairs of bearded tit on the reserve this year. The first broods of youngsters are already out, so if you are lucky, you might see family parties of bearded tits roaming around the reeedbed.
There has been slightly mixed fortunes for the two pairs of cranes that nest on the reserve. Unfortunately, one pair lost their young several weeks ago. However, the other pair, "Little" and "Large" as they are known have still got two young, and in several weeks, fingers crossed these birds will fledge. Therefore, we may have a family of cranes flying around the reserve, and if last year is anything to go by, the birds will start being seen fairly regularly.
In other news, our golden orioles are still present on the reserve. However, despite our best efforts, nobody knows for certain a) how many birds we have and b) whether there are any nests on the reserve. So if you have been to the reserve recently, and have any infomation on these elusive birds, we would be very grateful if you could let us know!
There have also been some good mammal sightings on the reserve recently. Amazingly, a common seal was reported swimming along the river on the evening June 8th. Apparently, this individual had been seen previously further west along the Little Ouse towards Ely. This is a truly unexpected first for the reserve. There have bee several sightings of our elusive resident otters recently. They can be seen at any time of day, but early morning in and around New Fen North, the first large area of reedbed that you get to, seems to be the best place. A badger was also photographed early in the morning on June 24th. This is a fantastic record for another elusive mammal.
I always get a great feeling when people come to the reserve and actually see some of the rare birds that we have here. This has certainly been the case recently with our resident bitterns. As I mentioned in one of my recent blog entries, at this time of year, bitterns will occassionally indulge in some display flying. This outstanding behaviour involves several birds circling high over the reedbeds and can last for up to ten minutes at times. If you are just use to seeing bitterns dashing low over reedbeds in brief flights witnessing this behaviour may come as a shock.
It has been a bumper year for bitterns displaying, up to six have been counted in the air at the same time and early in the morning on Saturday 5th June I was leading a guided walk and we were marvelling at four displaying for around ten minutes! I strongly recommend you come and see our brilliant bitterns for yourself.
In other news we have around one hundred and ten pairs of bearded tit nesting on the reserve this year. This is incredible considering they first nested here in 2004! Quite a few of the pairs have already had their first brood of young so family parties can now be encountered at various points on the reserve. There are around ten marsh harrier nests again this year which is another fantastic achievement considering there was only one nesting pair in the whole country in 1971!
Last but by no means least a peregrine was seen hunting over the washland on Tuesday June 8th which is unusual for this time of year. Also,two cape teal were photographed on the washland on Saturday June 5th. These birds are usually encountered on their breeding grounds in Sub-Saharan Africa so these birds had either down a runner to get away from all of the hype surrounding the World Cup or in a more likely set of circumstances, they had escaped from a local wildlifowl collection. Regardless of how they got here, they added a bit of colour to the reserve!
Its been a great time to see bitterns recently, six were in the air together 28 May. The two seen together today were mobbed by a marsh harrier, they fought back, stabbing at the harrier with their beaks. A pair of spotted flycatchers are in Trial Wood and the moulting male garganey is still on the washland.
Variable damselfly was a new record for the reserve.

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source: labs.moto.com via The iPhone Blog
Touchscreen test shows iPhone superior over Nexus One, DROID, and others
source: labs.moto.com via The iPhone Blog
94 Comments
1. baldilocks (Posts: 743; Member since: 14 Dec 2008)
Just confirms what us iPhone users already know. Keep trying competition, you are bound to get it right one of these days. ;)
2. clevername (Posts: 1436; Member since: 11 Jul 2008)
So true. One day. On day. Someone will make a phone that's better in all areas, instead of just a few. And then apple will make them work again after the following July when they release a better iPhone.
4. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
Hey iphone wins one contect over droid so let's look at the list Screen resolution- droid Screen size- droid Screen durability- droid Screen sensativity- iphone Multi-tasking- droid Customization- droid Call quality- droid Camera-droid You are right iphone is superior its winning first in all catagories.
5. cooter1979 (Posts: 34; Member since: 28 Apr 2009)
Dont forget... Useless apps- iphone
10. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
Well I think that's more of an oppinion rather then hard fact
12. vzw fanman (Posts: 1976; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
works fine for me! especially since i have a physical qwerty. i still wouldn't use an iphone, the screen resolution sucks!
17. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
there is a whole new word for the resolution on the iphone and it's worse then "sucks" lol
23. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
" and the droid has alot of wavy artifacts, which could make the onscreen keyboard hard to use" wait.. USE THE HARDWARE KEYBOARD... lol its the only one they tested that has a HARDWARE keybard so that accuracy point is null and void. it could also be a dozen things higher resolution so theres more "auto correction" by the device. slight variations in his finger movement on a MORE sensitive screen would cause waviness.. and the slower u go the more noticable it is. i just did it on my cliq. at a decent speed the lines are perfectly straight. if you slow down, then the lines get wavy. it probably has more to do with trying to place the line in the middle of the heat pickup on the screen than a bad screen. who knows, either way, Android FTW :)
24. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
a more accurate test would have been using a stylus that works on a capacitive screen.
30. rhomaion (Posts: 187; Member since: 23 Sep 2009)
iPhone is winning because droid sucks and sales prove it. It's on the biggest network and yet it can't even compare to iPhone sales. No I don't own an iPhone and I've NEVER had AT&T service.
36. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
1.2 million handsets sold in 1 quarter is damn impressive. and before you go quoting hte iphone sales numbers remember droid sales are US ONLY while iphone in worldwide sales.
42. JackFace (Posts: 190; Member since: 03 Nov 2009)
Legacy: You are the whore of this article. Half the posts on here are yours...lol
44. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
im bored but no worries i'm leaving the house soon lol.....wait maybe i'll post from my phone haha
49. Striker13084 (Posts: 128; Member since: 30 Mar 2009)
I wonder if the droid was pluged into a wall outlet. I have found that this causes it to step, while unplugged it works wonderfully.
50. Striker13084 (Posts: 128; Member since: 30 Mar 2009)
Because most people with a at&t want the iPhone. Most with VZW want a good network. Most people who have an iPhone want a droid on VZW but still have a AT&T contract. There are many reasons your statment is like a colander, it's full of holes.
56. rhomaion (Posts: 187; Member since: 23 Sep 2009)
Really? Because I remember that htc still sells phones outside the u.s. and they never make it to the u.s. because they simply aren't worth it for the company to try and sell them anywhere else. And the Droid was made by Motorola not HTC. The Droid Eris was made by HTC however.
77. rwolf1984 (Posts: 530; Member since: 06 Jun 2009)
WTF? The Motorola Droid is sold outside of the USA it is also known at the Milestone. . . iPhone marketshare is superior to Android. . .as much as i like android the next iPhone will blow it away. . .plus the next windows phone will kick android in the balls.
79. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
sales numbers of 1.2 million wasn't counting the milestone.
83. theGodpapa (Posts: 181; Member since: 15 Dec 2009)
You dont have a clue do you? Seriously, you might as well go delete your account and start all over, because your lack of any common sense cell phone knowledge has been exposed here.
84. theGodpapa (Posts: 181; Member since: 15 Dec 2009)
yes sales numbers of 1.3 million handsets CONTRACTED were reported by Big Red for the quarter, and that is strictly US numbers and also strictly Moto Droid !!! I phone actually in the states is getting its over rated ass kicked right now, and the word is out that there is a new sheriff in town.
86. vzwtechbill (Posts: 175; Member since: 16 Mar 2009)
I wouldn't want an Iphone, you have to be married to Itunes and joined at Apple's hip for eternity...
88. Mateo8326 (Posts: 472; Member since: 15 Jul 2009)
who cares about useless apps if your getting paid for them WhoopWhoop. (apple app developer here) ;)
89. Mateo8326 (Posts: 472; Member since: 15 Jul 2009)
No body really cares about the resolution that like saying....your not gonna play a ps3 b/c you don't have a HD Tv. Resolution is nice but it don't make the phone.
90. Mateo8326 (Posts: 472; Member since: 15 Jul 2009)
your right! i don't think droid sucks i think it comes after the iphone though. If droid would of attracted the right people maybe their sales would of been higher. Droid attracts only consumers who kept up with the Os and there product, as far as the iphone there are 10 years old with the iphone. I don't see a 10year old with a droid device, feel me.
91. Mateo8326 (Posts: 472; Member since: 15 Jul 2009)
Legacystar.....the money is worldwide sales not the US only. But your absolutely right though
92. Mateo8326 (Posts: 472; Member since: 15 Jul 2009)
That's a lie who told you that people with an iphone want a droid you crazy lol...nice try though. No 10year kid wants a droid but will grab a iphone in a instant. And i don't no what is better more 3g coverage like verizon or a faster 3g network like ATT hmmmmm
93. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
cause 10 year olds want a toy which is what the iphone is. people tha tuse there phone for more then games....like work, choose blackberry or android.
94. *HOVA* (Posts: 564; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
I've never seen so many fucking idiots in one article... New record.
3. cooter1979 (Posts: 34; Member since: 28 Apr 2009)
Good thing I dont use my phone to draw. Maybe they should have a video recording contest. Something thats more relevant. As for the virtual keyboard, I'll just opt to use the physical keyboard.
13. vzw fanman (Posts: 1976; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
i just used the program "draw." drawing it slow makes lines wavy a little, but doing it faster makes a straght line just fine...to me, the droid seems very accurate. iphone is out of date junk.
6. omarc26 (Posts: 360; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
sometimes i wonder if most of the people that work for phone arena work for apple or at&t cause i dont know if any of u have noticed but i know i have ... phone arena ALWAYS puts the iphone like if its the best phone in the whole planet when they compare it to other phones they aLways end up saying that the iphone is better than any other phone in the market...
19. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
yea, there are many ibots in phone arena, but this lil blurb was a test done by motorola, not phone arena... of course, you right.. anything to make the iphone look good and relevant..lol
81. Cali_E (Posts: 196; Member since: 24 Sep 2008)
Dude if u don't remember not to long ago everyone was making fun me them and calling them iphonearena cause they're so god damn bias. They need to get off apple's nuts. Lol
82. Cali_E (Posts: 196; Member since: 24 Sep 2008)
"Fun of them" my bad. T9 ftw
7. pimpinmcd53 (Posts: 11; Member since: 01 Oct 2009)
okay number one the iphone is a piece of shit. its a toy. not a phone but the droids drawing application he used is terrible and who really cares cause that application thats not even a good one, has nothing to do with how good the touchscreen is because my screen is just as if not more responsive than any other touchscreen. droid ftw
57. rhomaion (Posts: 187; Member since: 23 Sep 2009)
This entire post was to say that the iPhone has a more "impressive" touchscreen then the other competition... And just for the record, if it's not a toy for someone to play with then what is it exactly? Your unfinished sentence leads me to believe it's junk if you can't even play with the thing. Dictionary anyone?
76. pimpinmcd53 (Posts: 11; Member since: 01 Oct 2009)
yeah dude i dont really care so you can stfu the iphone is a a big piece of glass with a shiny back, shitty camera, no multitasking, useless apps, no customization, no expandable memory, no flash, no NOTHING! except a cool little apple symbol. yeah so go ahead rip on this post now too iFaggot haha
8. weetanhops (Posts: 12; Member since: 10 Nov 2009)
There are inconsistencies with all types of screen. Some resistive types are more responsive than cheaper capacitive offerings, and resistive are more accurate for things like this. You also have to consider the resolutions. In the droid, I personally feel the resolution is ill-fitted to the screen. It offers brilliant clarity, but I think it would have been better served using a more "standard" resolution. Also, perhaps Motorola were less concerned with the accuracy of the touchscreen, considering they have the physical QWERTY for people to type on.
9. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
Maybe you have something here. Comparing how the drawins look on the iphone with its low res screen and how they look on the droids hi res screen could account for a lot of inconsistancy in a test like this. Pixel density would make lines look different
11. Fanboys Suck (Posts: 609; Member since: 12 Dec 2008)
With what you and Lagacy have said, I'd say this is a pretty bunk test.
31. rhomaion (Posts: 187; Member since: 23 Sep 2009)
iPhone low res and droid hi res? Did you smoke something before you posted that? Has Droid even sold 1 million units yet? Nope didn't think so... And it's on the "perfect" network too... hmm.
34. JackFace (Posts: 190; Member since: 03 Nov 2009)
imer-says-1.2-million-DROIDS-sold-by-Motorola-last-quarter-article-a_8675.html Not to rain on your parade, but they have.
35. JackFace (Posts: 190; Member since: 03 Nov 2009)
Apparently I can't edit that comment... try this: http://www.phonearena.com/html
37. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
yes iphone low res iphone-320x480 pixels droid- 854x480 pixels look it up before you oppose my comment.
58. rhomaion (Posts: 187; Member since: 23 Sep 2009)
That would make the Droid screen a higher res but that does still doesn't make the iPhone screen a low res screen. Understand what your saying first before you post it.
59. rhomaion (Posts: 187; Member since: 23 Sep 2009)
Ahhh, it's so cute. Good job Droid.
67. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
look at a droid and an iphone side by side, droid screen DESTROYS the iphone. hell i had a dumbphone samsung rogue and it has a nicer screen then the iphone.
14. TheEclectic (Posts: 77; Member since: 23 Sep 2009)
Listen haters, just because the iphone has a few things superior to other phones shouldn't make you feel so inferior that you have to come on to every pro-iphone article and try to bring it down. It just makes you seem cheap and insecure. So the iphone has a better touchscreen than the droid or nexus one, so what? My Droid has a 5MP camera, it also runs the best mobile OS in the world, not to mention higher resolution than either phone, not to mention a superior network in Verizon. Try to stay objective - the iphone set the standard and now there are phones that meet or exceed it in many different areas. All of this competition is only good for consumers because it means mobile technology will continue to try to outdo itself and others.
60. rhomaion (Posts: 187; Member since: 23 Sep 2009)
First off android is not the best mobile OS in the world. Hate to burst your bubble but webOS is no matter how you want to chop it up. It will bring along just as many apps as android and iphone OS so the whole "it has no apps" arguement can't be put into consideration.
68. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
have you read the lack of interest in building apps for webOS?? maybe thats why they only have 1000 apps you fucking noob.
74. TheEclectic (Posts: 77; Member since: 23 Sep 2009)
Well actually rhomaion, if WebOS was as great as you claim developers would be flocking, but they aren't. In fact, they are fleeing - so pragmatically speaking WebOS is a piece of shit. Android on the other hand is A) open source like WebOS b) has developers jumping on board exponentially C) Is continuing to be updated, refined, and perfected by arguably the most powerful tech company in the world in Google. I predict that Palm along with its WebOS will be dead within two years. A good OS it may be, but a tool is only useful if it is being used - making WebOS completely useless.
15. gdgt1 (Posts: 8; Member since: 09 Jan 2010)
iPhone is the best! You think the Motorola Droid will be around as long as the iPhone has been around? It will get discontinued just like all big time Motorola phones same for the HTC and Google phone....funny how the google app on iPhone runs faster and smoother then an Android device...and the iPhone does multi task... if anything it does more! people need to get their facts straight... having a physical keyboard is kool...FOR A GIRL....all droid owners hold on to your droid phones forever cuz you wont see a droid 2, 3, 4 etc...
16. vzw fanman (Posts: 1976; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
ok bro, i ignored everything you just said just because you spelled cool with a k. :-)
20. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
1. the iphone has been replaced twice already noob. you don't know there wont be a droid 2 and 3 2.i don't recall your iphone running google maps navigation or google voice so how can it run them faster? 3.the iphone does not multitask without jailbreak, and even with backrounder installed it does it half asses and chews the battery up. and there is no way to quick switch between running apps lol. 4. get your facts straigh iphone drone 5. tons of people prefere a keyboard. i will not own a phone without one since i had my voyager (best keyboard ever!)
32. rhomaion (Posts: 187; Member since: 23 Sep 2009)
Voyager? Wow. Oh yeah, the iPhone DOES actually use Google Maps you retard... You dumb asses post like you actually know something all the mean while just blowing shit of your pie holes you use for mouths...
38. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
i said google maps NAVIGATION. you just read part of things and not everything else. what about google voice?
39. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
i think you are the one blowing shit out of your pie hole and btw Voyager will pwn any iphone in text speed no contest
40. gdgt1 (Posts: 8; Member since: 09 Jan 2010)
and you spelled verizon "vzw" ;-)
41. gdgt1 (Posts: 8; Member since: 09 Jan 2010)
Droid sucks...its sluggish! my gf happens to be a manager at verizon and i did a side by side comparison and my iPhone 3g blew it out the water! even on "Americas most reliable network" my at&t 3g web browsing was 10x faster over Verizons ...and if I may add the droid was on vzw wifi ! ... the reason why people hate the iPhone is because its on At&t ...once iPhone hits Verizon all you droid lovers will garbage your droid devices and buy an iPhone! and by default the iPhone already comes preloaded with google maps! and it runs better on an iPhone then any Android phone! And if it wasnt for Apple iPhone there never would of never been an Android phone..... all google did was copy iPhone and changed the face...both iPhone and Google OS run on the UNIX/LINUX kernal....i would rather have a phone that is fast as the speed of light then to have a phone that is super sluggish but can "multi-task" a feature people dont even use!
46. Legacystar (Posts: 131; Member since: 31 Dec 2009)
funny cause my droid out speeds my roomated iphone both on 3g everytime. iphone runs goole maps but not google maps navigation :)


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KANSAS - Lakota started out hot in its game Friday night against New Riegel, building a 30-21 lead with 3:21 left in the first half.
Then a combination of things turned the game around, and sent New Riegel to its first victory, and coach Dave Losey to his first win as a head coach. The Blue Jackets won, 65-59.
The Blue Jackets used a big run over the final three minutes of the first half to take the lead. The spurt started when Losey had his players press the Raiders.
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New Riegel's Austin Mathias puts up a shot against Lakota's Kyle Below Friday in Kansas.
A layup by Aaron Acree made it 30-24 with 2:42 left, then after a steal, Tim Ink connected on a three-point play to bring the Blue Jackets within three. Another turnover led to another Acree layup, and suddenly, New Riegel was within a point. A Frank Lescallett free throw tied things at 30.
Casey Monroe's basket for Lakota briefly halted the momentum, but New Riegel got it right back when Austin Mathias drained a 3 from the left wing to give the Blue Jackets their first lead, 33-32.
"We've been struggling a little bit finding our groove," Losey said. "When we got into our press, good things started to happen. When it happened on defense, we turned it into immediate offense."
Lakota coach Tim Walsh said it wasn't just the press that led to the New Riegel run.
"Their press threw us off a little bit, but I thought we handled their press much better than in our first game. The problem in the second quarter was we literally had everybody in foul trouble," Walsh said. "We were playing combinations that don't usually play together and it was throwing us out of whack."
Another issue was NR's ability to get offensive rebounds. The Blue Jackets had 10 boards overall in the second quarter. Eight of those boards were offensive. That, combined with 10 Lakota turnovers in the period, put New Riegel up at half, 37-33.
"It gave us some fuel," Losey said of the offensive rebounding. "We talked about it before the game. We struggled on the offensive glass and we struggled with turnovers last week. Our goal was to limit our turnovers in the first half, and to get seven offensive rebounds.
"Chad Cassidy did a real nice job on the glass, and that gave us energy. When you're struggling on the offensive end, you've got to get some easy points, whether it be off the press, or offensive rebounds," Losey said. "They did a nice job."
Cassidy finished with nine points and six rebounds. Even with six boards, he only was the Blue Jackets' third-best rebounder.
The Raiders (0-2, 0-1) were able to beat the press in the third quarter, but were unable to convert. They missed their first five shots of the period, and nine of their first 10.
"We missed seven layups in the third quarter," Walsh said.
The Blue Jackets also dominated up front, with 17 rebounds in the period.
New Riegel outscored Lakota 13-5 in the quarter, and its lead got as big as 15 - 57-42 - when Ink drained a 3 with 6:10 left in regulation.
But Lakota came back, using a press to spark an 11-2 run to get to within 59-53 with 2:27 remaining.
"We were able to get some turnovers and create some points that way," Walsh said of the pressure defense, "but too little too late."
New Riegel (1-1, 1-0) held on, behind Jake Dryfuse's 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Ink's 12 points. Michael Kirian added seven rebounds for New Riegel.
Lakota was led by Josh Kirkpatrick, who had 16 points and five rebounds, and Hunter Chalfin, who made four 3s and finished with 14 points.


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on September 8, 2011 - 12:01 AM
We all know that creeping, sinking feeling.
The nights are getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. Instead of seeing swimsuits and sundresses at the mall, you're browsing through sweaters and snowboots. And rather than planning your next poolside hangout or movie marathon with friends, you're comparing schedules and teacher assignments.
You may like your classes. You may be looking forward to seeing your friends every day again. But no matter what your year holds, waving goodbye to those lazy, luxurious summer days can dampen even the most hopeful feelings.
It doesn't have to be like that, though. Going back to school can be an opportunity to set some goals, change up your image or even discover a new passion. Read on for three different areas where a little enthusiasm can breathe some excitement back into those fall and winter months.
>Change it up
An easy way to liven up your back-to-school mind-set is to revamp your hairstyle. It doesn't have to be anything crazy -- a small change like getting bangs, adding highlights or learning a new way to style your tresses can make you feel more confident and excited to show off your new 'do. Obviously check with your parents before you come home with bubblegum-pink hair, but don't be afraid of trying something new.
Fashion is another area where a few simple changes can bring about major results. Waverly Colville, 15, and Caroline Duszynski, 14, have been best friends since they met in dance class in sixth grade. They're very interested in fashion and shopping, but that's where their style similarities end. Duszynski describes her style as "boho prep," and Colville has an edgier, "rocker chic" flair. They gave some advice to those looking to redesign their wardrobes on a budget.
Clean out your closet. Go through your clothes and rotate your go-to items to the back. Chances are, you'll find a couple new outfits without spending a dollar. But Duszynski said sometimes, it's just time to let go. "If you haven't worn something within a year, I think you should just toss it." Pass on your gently worn clothing to younger siblings or cousins or Goodwill, or sell it to a secondhand store like Plato's Closet (www.platoscloset.com).
Work with the basics. Invest in a few well-made, timeless items you can incorporate every day, and then build around them. "If I could only get a couple [items] ... that would be OK, because I would get stuff that never goes out of style so you can use them with things that go in and out of style," said Colville. Combine those basics with something people wouldn't expect -- for example, pair a black skirt with a band T-shirt, blazer and funky necklace.
It's all in the details. Duszynski, who attends Nardin Academy, has a dress code to deal with during the school year. Not only that, it got stricter this year -- skirts now must be below the knee. However, she said she can make her other option, khaki pants with a collared shirt, more feminine and unique with cardigans and scarves. Colville, who goes to Orchard Park High School, said an easy way to refresh your look without going on a shopping spree is to buy some new accessories instead -- changing up your jewelry can give old outfits an entirely new spin.
>Savor the memories
Sometimes one of the best things about the summer is looking back on all the fun times you had. A great way to do just that is by creating a scrapbook -- you'll be a lot more likely to stroll down memory lane if your pictures, postcards and ticket stubs are displayed with pride instead of shoved in a shoe box under your bed.
Attica resident Sara Bartz, 16, has been scrapbooking for about six years. She said it's an easy way to express creativity and easy to do while watching a movie or TV, which makes it a perfect hobby for inclement nonsummer seasons. Not only are you staying busy and productive, you're reliving summertime fun.
"Scrapbooks are a good way to show what you did that summer," she said. "And then you don't have to be so sad that it went, because you still have it with you."
Scrapbooking can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want -- Bartz said plan on spending around $30 to start for basics. You can use construction paper or standard white printer paper for your background, or buy sheets of patterned scrapbook-specific paper. There are tons of ways to make each page unique, like stickers, stamps, quotes and accents you can buy at places like Walmart, Jo-Ann Fabrics or Michaels.
Another option, if you're feeling intimidated by the scrapbooking idea, is a photo journal, where you organize all your summer pictures into albums and write a little blurb for each so you remember what made it so special. Even just updating the framed pictures in your room can help keep summer fresh in your mind all year.
>Get involved
The best way to majorly spice up your school year is by being proactive about what you want and how you're going to get there. Not only will these sorts of goals look stellar on a college resume, they also provide a serious dose of self-confidence. Explore activities you've never considered before -- a brand-new year means a brand-new beginning, and anything is possible.
*Engage your brain.
Give yourself something to reach for in the classroom. Start with aiming to increase your grade by three or four points this quarter in a subject you typically struggle in. Enroll in a class you know will challenge you, or try to make the honor roll. But it doesn't stop there -- instead of heading home after school and logging onto Facebook or playing video games, occupy yourself in some more positive ways.
Get in shape and dare yourself to race in a marathon or 5K -- you can find ones in your area by visiting www.runnersworld.com and clicking on "race finder" under the tools tab.
Another great way to stay focused and creative this upcoming year, not to mention improve your writing, is to start a blog about something you love. It can be poetry, music, writing, sports, anything -- the only requirement is that you have fun with it and use it to express yourself. Good places to start are www.livejournal.com or www.wordpress.com.
Miranda Lefebvre, 12, started a blog this summer about fashion, design and other creative projects. Her blog is closed to the public but open to family and friends, which makes it more exciting than just keeping a diary or private journal.
"I've shared it with my friends and they've commented on it, so I know it's not just me seeing it," Lefebvre said. "A lot of people can see it, and it's a lot of fun knowing people are seeing what you're writing. You kind of feel published."
*Reach out. A great way to expand your horizons and help those who really need it is to volunteer. Whether it's at a soup kitchen, an animal shelter or a museum, giving your time to make the world around you a better place will make you a better person as well. It's also a great way to meet new people who share similar interests. Some volunteer jobs have age limits, but many don't -- to find ones that interest you, ask teachers at school or leaders at your local church or community center. Sites like www.ugive.org and www.volunteerbuffalo.com provide lists of options, as well.
*Speak up. If you don't like something about your school or its policies, don't sit there and complain -- change it. Getting involved in student government or the leadership of a club allows you to create the type of environment you spend your days in. Join a club or organization and try something new -- you never know where you can find new friends or interests. No clubs strike your fancy? Start your own! Being hands-on about your school and its extracurriculars could make the upcoming months some of the most interesting you've ever had.


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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds played down the glamour and went for a more casual look for their flight to New Orleans on Sunday.
Reynolds, 36, opted for khakis, a jean jacket and ball cap, while Lively, 26, wore jeans and boots with a comfy sweater and newsboy hat.
The South is a favorite destination for the couple, who just celebrated their one-year anniversary in Charleston, S.C., where they stopped for lunch at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room before heading to Savannah, Ga.
"They were absolutely darling," Marcia Thompson, owner of the historic restaurant, told PEOPLE. "When he stood up and put that smile on me, I nearly fainted. He is so good-looking," Thompson said of Reynolds, who was PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive in 2010. Lively "was so sweet and so pretty," Thompson added.
The pair were also had a Southern-themed wedding at Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. on Sept. 9 of last year.
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A printable map with the more than 20 artists participating is available online, and a tour sign will mark each location or important turn. All locations are within a 20-mile loop, some just one to two miles from one another.
According to Hawk Mountain spokeswoman Mary Linkevich, a wide variety of specialties will be included on the tour, such as local landscape and wildlife paintings, folk art carving, woodcuts, metalwork, woven seats and baskets, fabric art, photography, redware and wood fired stoneware pottery, carved totem poles and chainsaw art, metal and kinetic sculpture, bas relief works, photography, jewelry, wood turnings, and more. Artists will be on hand to welcome guests, with many demonstrating their craft.
For further info: hawkmountain.org
Come Sunday, it's the day the American Theatre Wing hands out its Tony Awards in New York City for excellence in the Broadway season. In celebration of the event, the Civic Theatre of Allentown brings the glamour of Broadway's biggest night to the Lehigh Valley on Saturday with the fourth annual "Tonys and Tapas" benefit from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The event is a musical and culinary celebration of Broadway, featuring a musical revue by Civic and cocktails and tapas from 15 local restaurants.
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Using an international framework, Sowell analyzes how much a racial group's economic fate is determined by the surrounding society and how much by internal patterns that follow that same group around the world.
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a wonderful survey of races and cultures often left out of the discussion on race and races and cultures over represented in the discussion in an objective light with critical evaluation of commonly misunderstood metrics.
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A home burned to the ground Thursday afternoon in Midwest City.
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Pico ITX Johnny 5 Project | Part 2 | PC-based Robotics
Part 2: PC-based Robotics In this series of articles, we will explore my Pico-ITX based Johnny 5 project. In the first article, I detailed the work that went into upgrading and expanding the original kit to make it a more viable research platform. In this article, I will dive into the concept and implementation of PC-based robotics. Not only will we show how easy an onboard PC is to integrate, but we will begin to explore the many advantages of having that much horsepower locally on your robot.
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*backhands Meaty*
*backhands Meaty*
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, steak in one hand, chocolate in the other, yelling "Holy F***, What a Ride!"
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- you make a vow to eat PB
- cave, and dont eat PB
- panic and post about your caving to MDA
you either need to:
- accept the fact that you will be eating off PB stuff and act accordingly
- exercise some willpower
seeing as none of us is physically able to hover over you at all times and smack food out of your hand , you gotta do this one yourself.
HANDS OFF MY BACON :: my primal journal
Just take it one meal at a time, Primal food is better that that other junk anyway, most of the time when I really really want something that is not Primal and I go ahead and eat it I am disappointed afterwords....
Strive for healthy today.
Satisfaction is the death of desire.
You're totally right.
I take full responsibility.
I'm just wondering why I'd sabotage myself when I was doing so well...
I mean, I used to walk by the dessert display and pine for it.
Now it doesn't really do anything for me and it's hardly satisfying when I get it.
So what's going?
Even when I was younger and my parents would try to bribe me with sweets I would throw and tantrum and yell "MEAT!"
During my mom's bout with vegetarianism I refused to eat; I genuinely voiced, even at the age of 8, "it's not food without meat."
My parents would beg me to slow down on our BBQ picnics, still I got sick from eating too much 99% of the time.
Yesterday at Reuben's (http://www.reubensdeli.com/), I had the best steak I EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!
No exaggeration!
It was a rare 14oz peppercorn crusted steak... You could taste the quality, it didn't need any spices!
I don't think I enjoyed bread pudding like I did eating this steak... It made me confused... Wouldn't I'd rather eat something I actually crave?
Is this some sort of spiteful behaviour? Eating whatever's on hand due to laziness/ bad cooking skills?
I thought Vy and I were on the same page here, but apparently she's been exercising and doing P90X and fasting!
I thought we're both being horrible but she's been so motivated...! Now I feel like crap!
I'm so proud of her but the same can't be said for me...
We were both striving to lose weight to get sexy for Halloween, but what kind of *censored for surprise effect* will I be?... :/
I'm BEHIND and I need to catch up. Fast, be incredibly good on PB.
I've gotten sick.
I haven't gotten sick in over a year (when I was LC).... What the hell?! This ain't fun!
*lazily climbs back on her lanky imaginary horse (which is exasperated at this point)*
"The penis is the male animal-flower, a soft-firm dildo, a warm dream."
-Raymond Peat, PhD
*hugs* awww Meatie... get over the sickness and keep on truckin my dear!
On the positive note, you have steak envy from all the way over here at the moment...
Live Like No One Else
I think the unfortunate fact is that desserts and sweets are just so much more readily available (and cheaper) than things we actually crave :/
*steak envy... droollll*
Meaty- The horse never gets tired because it's an imaginary pegasus. But you gotta believe for the pegasus to be there, otherwise, you'll keep landing on your butt in the dust because you tried to ride something that didn't exist. Capiche? Eh, probably not. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you have know it'll work to stay on the path and not fall off every five seconds. And I know it can be a bitch to stay on. Trust me, neighbors keep bringing over sweet stuff that looks damned tempting until I ask for the recipe. Knowing exactly what's in it makes it 5 bajillion times easier to stay away.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, steak in one hand, chocolate in the other, yelling "Holy F***, What a Ride!"
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WOW THAT FOOD LOOKS NOM!!!!!! Happy Monday!


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Meet Virginia's Black History Month Heroes
In honor and celebration of Black History Month, we thought we'd throw in a little mid-week tribute to some of our favorite African American Virginians.
Annonymous There are many, many more than listed here–some who've done remarkable things without media attention or remembrance in history books. Our respect goes first and foremost to these unsung heros
Arthur Ashe (Richmond): Tennis player who was only black man to win Wimbledon and the US Open. Civil Rights Leader. AIDS Activist.
Booker T. Washington (Franklin County & Hampton): Born into slavery, to later become a teacher and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Civil Rights pioneer. Author.
Ella Fitzgerald (Newport News): Singer and Dancer. Winner of 13 Grammy Awards.
L. Douglas Wilder (Richmond): Governor of Virginia. First African American to be a Governor in the United States.
Missy Elliott (Portsmouth): Rapper and Record Producer. Winner of 5 Grammy Awards. Record holder of most Platinum Albums by a Female Rapper (6).
Pharrell Williams (Virginia Beach): Rapper, Singer and Record Producer. Fashion Designer. Winner of 3 Grammy Awards.
For even more amazing stories on Virginia's most prominent African-Americans, check out the state's list here.


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Cabin Fever Ch. 03byBrettJ©
A reader suggested the basic idea for this story and it fit quite nicely with this series -- so sending thanks to sweetallis and hoping she enjoys seeing it here! -- BrettJ
"Who was that on the phone, Andreya?"
Andreya walked into the Living Room from the kitchen. She had been cleaning up after dinner when the phone had rung. She'd been on it a long time and Nat Stevens was curious as to who'd occupied so much of her time.
"That was Alex. Claire and Gina have gone to the Cabin with Claire's brother, Brent. You know my brother -- he and the outdoors are not a good fit -- so he asked if he could come and visit us for a few days. I don't have any pending cases and I know you aren't busy, so I told him it would be fine."
"Sure, that's fine. Alex is a good egg." Nat sighed -- actually, he thought his brother-in-law could be a pompous, overbearing stuffed shirt, but Andreya adored him anyway, so he made the best of it. At least he wasn't coming tonight -- he needed to relax after a difficult week and it was Game Night tonight.
A little over two years ago, Nathaniel Stevens put his foot down. His family were turning into a bunch of TV junkies -- or video junkies -- and he thought that at times, their brains were turning to Pablum. He decided that one night a week would be a family night with no TV on and they would spend it together. They usually spent that night playing games, from Monopoly to Pictionary to Trivial Pursuit, the game in which his lawyer-wife Andreya usually kicked all their butts. It had worked out fine, until just recently.
His son, Jacob, had found himself a regular girlfriend and began spending Saturday and Sunday evenings with her, so it had left Nathaniel with his wife and their twin, 19-year old daughters, Cynthia and Patricia, or "Sin" and "Trish".
Sometimes they continued to play games as a foursome, at other times, the girls had dates and that left just Nathaniel and Andreya alone. Andreya had always been good with games and puzzles in her youth, so she began doing those -- Crosswords and Suddoku becoming recent favorites. Nathaniel decided he'd begin to work on art or writing again and also took up the guitar after many years of not playing. The TV ban was only lifted for special occasions or news events, no one seemed to object.
The girls had been dating twins, Winslow and Wallace -- "Win" and "Wally" -- and all had seemed a-okay until about 3 months ago, when the girls had come home in near-hysterical tears. It seemed the two college-age boys had found another set of twins and his girls found out about it by catching the boys and the other set in the act. They were in tears as their father hugged them both close. How could any man with a brain not see how special his darling angels were? "Sin" was bright, articulate and could discuss any subject with knowledge and depth, her father was certain she'd likely be a lawyer some day. "Trish" loved the outdoors, dealing with people, helping others -- she would either work in some recreational field or the Hospitality industry.
It didn't hurt that his girls were tall, long-legged, blonde beauties with dazzling blue eyes and sexy little wiggles to their walk, the polar opposites of his tiny, petite brunette wife. Andy kept to herself and enjoyed her solitude; both his girls were social butterflies with lots of friends.
It broke Nathaniel's heart to see the girls so upset and he didn't mind their cuddling so close while his wife mucked about the house. What was hard to deal with was the fact he was getting incredibly turned on by having these two bundles of sexy, blonde girl-flesh sitting so close and wearing only skimpy blouses, short skirts and high heels. He was getting a hard-on, Nathaniel knew it was wrong, but he was sure it'd be okay and the girls likely wouldn't notice.
Nathaniel was wrong -- it wasn't okay and the girls did notice.
He was unaware that his naughty twins had been playing bi-sexual games for quite some time now. Unaware that the girls sometimes switched boyfriends or that they both wanted to sleep with their father and do all sorts of un-daughterly things with him.
Synthia didn't even give Nathaniel a chance to think. She just swooped in, unzipped his fly and sucked his cock while her twin got naked and rubbed her slim body all over him. The girls didn't give Nathaniel a chance to think, a chance to resist -- they just fucked and sucked and made him their sex-toy right there and then.
That was the beginning of his clandestine affair with the girls. Only the girls, never one without the other, that just wouldn't do. He told them a few times they shouldn't be doing this; the inevitable answer was always raised eyebrows and the response "Why not?"
He tried to reason that their mother would be upset, that incest was wrong, but his ingenious little nymphs just kept drawing him in to their web of perversion and sexuality. Nathaniel was a goner -- a little shot of thong, a high-heeled glimpse of leg and he knew that when their mother was gone on an errand or otherwise distracted, he'd be screwing their gorgeous asses off.
Tonight, the girls had wanted to play cards, Andreya had wanted to work on a large Crossword, so she had retreated to the Living Room while Nathaniel and the girls had gone into the nearby Den. The girls put the stereo on, softly enough they could hear anyone nearby, but loud enough to cover up their card game -- Strip Poker, Trish had suggested naughtily. The girls lost as fast as they could and were now engaged in a frenzied sixty-nine to get their father all revved up for a heated fucking.
"Daddy's girl," came Andreya's voice from the Living Room. Nathaniel and the girls had no idea what she was talking about until they reasoned out she was likely asking for assistance with clues from her Crossword.
"Cumslut," Sin giggled, lifting her face from her sister's dripping snatch. Trish bit her finger to keep from laughing and saw the expression on her father's face.
Nathaniel's face screwed up and then he called out "Annie!" There was a quiet before Andreya's voice yelled out "It fits! Thank you, hon!"
Nathaniel felt Trish's talented hands rubbing all over his chest. No one gave a massage like Trish or knew how to use their hands this well. She had a gentle, deft touch and knew just where to touch him to get him stirring. Her hands were undressing him on top while her twin, now working on his belt buckle, was teasing him down below. These weren't exactly the kind of games he had planned on all those months ago, but they certainly had brought him and the girls much closer together.
Sin was teasing her sister now -- her long tongue was licking all the way up her twin's legs while Trish moved down and took Nathaniel's shaft into her mouth. Trish loved her Daddy's cock -- it was thick and meaty and once he'd gotten over his hang-ups about the right or wrong of their sexing, he proved he knew how to use it and was a damned good fuck. She began bobbing her head up and down on his dick and just enjoyed the fun of it, while her twin began eating her pussy. Trish loved sex with either sexes, but she often expected that other than Daddy, her sister's sexuality was more geared to their own gender. Synthia knew her way around a woman's body, making the girls a bit sad that their Mother wasn't involved in their games -- both twins found their petite brunette Mom adorable.
"You are the best little slut-babes in the world!" Nathaniel groaned as his daughter worked up and down on his shaft. There were times he didn't know which he liked better -- having sex with his daughters or watching them have sex with each other. He'd even given occasional thought to asking them to invite one of their cute girlfriends over -- they knew more than their share of cutie-pies -- and having sex with another girl as well.
"Dick Van Dyke's wife!" came Andreya's voice from the other room. "How the hell am I supposed to know ...?"
"Is it a long answer, hon?" Nathaniel replied, trying to concentrate.
"Try Mary Tyler Moore."
"Thank you, Nathaniel. Oh, that'd make this blank-Lisa Mona Lisa. How dumb of me!" Andreya chortled.
Nathaniel moved into position behind Sin and began to fuck her with smooth, even strokes as she continued to eat Trish's pussy. Unlike her sister, who liked her sex virtually any way she could get it, Sin almost always liked it smooth and tender and gentle. She found that sex was the best way for her to unwind after an insane day at school and if her Mom wasn't home, she would take the opportunity to jump eagerly into bed with her sister or father, or both, should both be home.
Trish was watching with apparent glee as their father fucked her sister's pussy. They had all come so far in such a short time -- Daddy had been so reluctant initially, now he was overjoyed when one of the girls initiated play. He hadn't come quite so far as to approach them yet, but Trish was fairly certain that barrier would be coming down any time soon.
"Blank ergo sum," Andreya yelled out. Sin had begun taking Philosophy Classes and knew all about Rene Descartes, so she stopped eating pussy long enough to yell out "Cogito!" She added smugly "It's Latin for I think, therefore I am and is a quote from Rene Descartes."
"I have such a smart family, thank you Trish!" Andreya yelled back. Trish responded "That was Sin Mom, good grief, after 21 years, can't you tell us apart yet?" She teased.
Their father knew one way -- Sin had a tiny little mole on her right buttock that Trish did not, as he fucked her from behind on a near-daily basis, he saw it frequently. Trish also had no tan lines, she liked to tan with nothing on, but her slightly-more-vain sibling had a terror of being burned "there" and always covered up.
"Oh God Daddy -- I'm so close, it's too early Daddy -- you still have to fuck Trish, come on sissy, change places -- oh, that's right, you like to ride Daddy -- are you ready, move your ass Daddy -- that's good, everyone ready? Okay, let's fuck!"
"Bossy little thing, isn't she?" Nathaniel said as his blonde daughter rode his cock. Synthia was behind her sister, kissing her neck, sometimes her lips. Synthia's hands were far from idle, she loved touching the slender perfection of her sister's body, knowing there was likely a fair degree of narcissism there, but not really giving a damn.
"Okay, this is a weird one -- planter who created Perry Mason?" Andreya yelled. While his daughter pumped her body up and down on his cock, Nathaniel scrunched up his face, then laughed -- he'd figured it out.
"It's a pun Andreya -- the answer is Erle Stanley Gardner!" Nathaniel called out.
"Oooh, I hate it when they do that, I always have trouble with those!" Andreya groused. That much was true -- humor wasn't a huge part of his wife's makeup, nor her brother's, for that matter. Andy was kind and gentle, but no-nonsense, for the most part. Things like that she considered frivolous and Andreya had precious little time for frivolity. She had a remarkable memory, once Andreya knew something, she knew it -- hence her success in Trivial Pursuit -- but as a lawyer, she often saw things in a very linear way. Nathaniel was the one of them that thought in the abstract.
"Daddy, oh Daddy, I love it when we fuck like this -- and right under Mom's nose, isn't that perverted? It is, isn't it, Sin?"
"It's truly evil, that's what makes it so much fun sis -- oh baby, I think you're cumming -- Daddy, she's cumming, shoot Daddy, let your daughter-sluts have all your fucking cum!"
Shortly after they'd begun fucking, Nathaniel had insisted his girls use proper precautions, because they all loved fucking bareback. He came, filling Trish's snug cunt with his load. When he'd cum, as had she, she rolled off his cock and on to the sofa, where her sister plunged her face deep into her cunt and ate her clean. Nathaniel felt his cock stir and was glad his wife's Crossword was a full pager -- he wanted at least one more round of sex with the girls tonight.
Nathaniel heard the door slam and he assumed his son was home. Jason and Carlie hadn't been getting alone too well as of late -- which was a shame, because Jacob had thought for a while now that Carlie might be "the one". He'd told his parents that Carlie had come from a very puritanical upbringing and as Jacob had said "No way in hell am I marrying someone I might be sexually incompatible with, but she won't let me do anything." His father thought he was being very sensible.
Nathaniel could hear mumblings from the other room, his son and wife were talking and he looked down to see both daughters licking his cock. He doubted his son would be coming in there any time soon, so he just relaxed and got ready for another round of sex with his two lovely girls.
"She wouldn't go for it again tonight, huh?" Andreya asked.
"Nope, Mom."
"Okay, well that's all right. You go upstairs and have a shower and I'll be up to suck that beautiful, big dick of yours and get it all ready to fuck Momma's tight, horny cunt. You know Jacob, your nasty mother always has a place for you to put that cock. Just be careful -- your father and the girls would likely freak out if they ever caught us."
"Okay, Mom."
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The state budget finally signed by Gov. Tom Corbett gives more money to public schools than the governor proposed, but that is the opposite of what Rep. Stephen Bloom, R-199, fought for. He voted for HB 2328 Amendment 8004 which would have cut funding even below what the governor proposed, and would have cut more than a million dollars from three area school districts.
Under the amendment supported by Rep. Bloom, the Carlisle Area School District would have lost $418,491; Cumberland Valley School District would have lost $385,461; and Big Spring School District would have lost $251,368, according to the website, "Education Matters in the Cumberland Valley."
Public schools in the Commonwealth struggle as it is, with charter schools and for-profit cyber schools syphoning off funds that are financing for-profit operations of dubious educational value. Rep. Bloom does a grave disservice public schools, students and staff by joining a growing attack on our public schools. Most of the charter schools and cyber schools have yet to demonstrate that they can begin to match the performance of our public schools in programs and measurable results.
I was for more than 10 years a frequent substitute teacher in a number of Carlisle-area school districts. The teachers I encountered were qualified, highly motivated and dedicated to their profession and to their pupils. There are many problems public schools face, but their teachers are not one of them. Teachers are scapegoats for for society's failures. We need a representative in Harrisburg who will fight for public schools, not against them.
HAROLD R. PIETY, Carlisle


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There are 145 companies tagged `deals`; raised $3.7B from 347 investors
Groupon raised $1.1B from Peter Barris, Ted Leonsis, Maveron, Digital Sky Technologies, Morgan Stanley Venture Partners, Fidelity Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Battery Ventures, Greylock Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Maverick Capital, Silver Lake Partners, Technology Crossover Ventures, Digital Sky Technologies, Battery Ventures, Accel Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Accel Partners, New Enterprise Associates, SV Angel, New Enterprise Associates, Eric Lefkofsky, and Brad Keywell in 6 rounds.
LivingSocial raised $924.5M from US Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., T. Rowe Price, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Lightspeed Venture Partners, Amazon, Lightspeed Venture Partners, T. Rowe Price, Amazon, Amazon, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, US Venture Partners, Grotech Ventures, Revolution LLC, US Venture Partners, Grotech Ventures, Revolution LLC, Grotech Ventures, Steve Case, Grotech Ventures, and Revolution LLC in 9 rounds.
Coupons.com raised $276.8M from Greylock Partners, Passport Capital, Passport Capital, and Passport Capital in 5 rounds.
Gilt Groupe raised $236M from Matrix Partners, General Atlantic, Goldman Sachs, New Enterprise Associates, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), Pinnacle Ventures, TriplePoint Capital, Eastward Capital Partners, SoftBank Capital, DFJ Growth, TriplePoint Capital, General Atlantic, Matrix Partners, Matrix Partners, General Atlantic, and Matrix Partners in 5 rounds.
55tuan.com raised $200M from CDH Investments, Zero2IPO Capital, Sky Blessing Investment, and Goldman Sachs .
zulily raised $138.6M from Andreessen Horowitz, Meritech Capital Partners, August Capital, Maveron, Trinity Ventures, and Maveron in 4 rounds.
ideeli raised $106.8M from Credit Suisse, Next World Capital, StarVest Partners, Constellation Growth Capital, Kodiak Venture Partners, Cue Ball, Kodiak Venture Partners, Constellation Ventures, StarVest Partners, Kodiak Venture Partners, and betaworks in 5 rounds.
Recyclebank raised $85.1M from Physic Ventures, Generation Investment Management, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Paul Capital, RRE Ventures, Sigma Partners, The Westly Group, RRE Ventures, Sigma Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, The Westly Group, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, The Westly Group, RRE Ventures, Sigma Partners, RRE Ventures, and Sigma Partners in 4 rounds.
The Catch Group raised $80M from Tiger Global Management, Consolidated Press Holdings (CPH), Glenn Poswell, and Gannet Capital .
Scoopon raised $80M from Tiger Global Management .
BuyWithMe raised $36.5M from Pinnacle Ventures, Bain Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Matrix Partners, and Matrix Partners in 4 rounds.
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At the final press conference, WBA bantamweight champion Anselmo Chemito Moreno of Panama came face to face with Saturday's opponent, Javier Chacon of Argentina. The fight takes place at the Arena Roberto Duran in Panama City, and the card will be presented by Promociones y Eventos del Istmo. If Moreno comes through, his next fight would be a mandatory defense against Dominican slugger Juan Carlos Payano (15-0, 8 KOs).
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I still remember many bandwagoners were on this Chemito's nuts before Mares kicked his ass.
Would love to see him against Santa Cruz so he can get his ass kicked again.
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Sinus bradycardia can be defined as a sinus rhythm with a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute or less. However, few patients actually become symptomatic until their heart rate drops to less than 50 beats per minute. The action potential responsible for this rhythm arises from the sinus node and causes a P wave on the surface ECG that is normal in terms of both amplitude and vector. These P waves are typically followed by a normal QRS complex and T wave.
The pathophysiology of sinus bradycardia is dependent on the underlying cause. Commonly, sinus bradycardia is an incidental finding in otherwise healthy individuals, particularly in young adults or sleeping patients. Other causes of sinus bradycardia are related to increased vagal tone.
Physiologic causes of increased vagal tone include the bradycardia seen in athletes. Pathologic causes include, but are not limited to, inferior wall myocardial infarction, toxic or environmental exposure, electrolyte disorders, infection, sleep apnea, drug effects, hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism, and increased intracranial pressure.
Sinus bradycardia may also be caused by the sick sinus syndrome, which involves a dysfunction in the ability of the sinus node to generate or transmit an action potential to the atria. Sick sinus syndrome includes a variety of disorders and pathologic processes that are grouped within one loosely defined clinical syndrome. The syndrome includes signs and symptoms related to cerebral hypoperfusion in association with sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest, sinoatrial (SA) block, carotid hypersensitivity, or alternating episodes of bradycardia and tachycardia.
Sick sinus syndrome most commonly occurs in elderly patients with concomitant cardiovascular disease and follows an unpredictable course. Some studies have shown that these patients have a functional decrease in the number of nodal cells, while others have demonstrated the presence of antinodal antibodies. Although these and other developments are beginning to focus our understanding of this syndrome, most cases remain idiopathic.
SA block occurs when the SA node fails to excite the atria uniformly. SA block may be associated with abnormal intrinsic nodal function, a failure of the SA junction, or a failure of propagation in the surrounding tissue. The 3 forms of SA block are first-, second-, and third-degree block.
Both first- and third-degree SA blocks are essentially undiagnosable on the surface ECG. First-degree SA block is characterized by a delay in the propagation of the action potential from the SA node to the atria. Unlike first-degree atrioventricular (AV) block, this delay is not reflected in the surface ECG. In third-degree, or complete, SA block, the surface ECG is identical to that of sinus arrest, with absent P waves. Second-degree SA block is characterized by an occasional dropped P wave (analogous to the dropped QRS complex of second-degree AV block), reflecting the inability of the SA node to consistently transmit an action potential to the surrounding myocardium.
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Frequency of sinus bradycardia is unknown, given that most cases represent normal variants. Although the frequency of sick sinus syndrome is unknown in the general population, in cardiac patients it has been estimated to be 3 in 5000.
Sequelae of sinus bradycardia are related to its underlying etiology.
In patients who present with toxic exposure, the prognosis is good once the offending agent has been removed.Patients with sick sinus syndrome have a relatively poor prognosis, with 5-year survival rates in the range of 47-69%. However, whether this mortality rate is due to factors intrinsic to the sinus node itself or the concomitant heart disease is unclear. PreviousProceed to Clinical PresentationÂGelen aramalar: sinius tedavisi


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The yearly job growth rate dropped in Mississippi last month as a jigsaw of private-sector industries provided all of the new employment.
The Department of Employment Security says, on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, there were 6,600 more non-farm jobs — or 0.6 percent — in April than in April 2010. The March-to-March growth figure was 9,200 jobs.
The goods-producing sector continued to suffer from the bumpy economic recovery, showing a loss of 4,000 jobs — or 2 percent — over the last 12 months. That sector includes timber, petroleum, manufacturing and construction. Private service-providing jobs rose by 15,900, or 2.5 percent.
In the meantime, government employment in Mississippi has fallen by 5,300 jobs, or 2.1 percent, since April 2010.
State Economist Darrin Webb said the latest report mirrored a national trend showing a slowing of job growth. He said high oil prices, combined with the earthquake disaster in Japan, likely joined forces in a chilling effect on many employers who might be hiring. Job growth likely would be boosted by lower petroleum prices, he said.
"It does show how fragile this economy is," Webb said. "Any jolt could send us into negative territory."
On a percentage basis, manufacturing is down the most over the past 12 months, showing a decline of 3,400 jobs, or 2.4 percent. Professional and business services grew by 8,600 jobs, or 9.6 percent, to be the largest gainer. That was followed by private education-health services, which grew by 2.9 percent, or 3,800 jobs, and leisure-hospitality, which grew by 1.4 percent, or 1,700 jobs.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, Mississippi's unemployment rate in April was 10.4 percent, up from 10.2 percent in March. The April 2010 jobless rate was 10.6 percent.
Among Mississippi's metropolitan areas:
- Gulfport-Biloxi gained an overall 800 jobs from April 2010 to April 2011. The area added 1,500 service-providing jobs and lost 700 goods-producing jobs.
- Hattiesburg is largely unchanged over the past 12 months, showing a drop of 100 non-farm jobs over 12 months, all in the goods-producing sector.
- Jackson has added 2,000 jobs over the past 12 month, including 900 in the goods-producing sector — 800 of those involving construction — and 1,100 in the service-providing sector.
- Pascagoula is down 300 jobs over the past 12 months. Goods-producing jobs have fallen by 1,800, while the service-providing sector has added 1,500 jobs.
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WARREN -- A man whose body was found at his Second Street W.E. home Monday night died from a gunshot wound to his neck, city police said.
Warren Police Lt. Jeff Cole said police do not believe the wound was self-inflicted.
Warren police found the body of Rodney F. Fletcher, 45, of 423 Second St. S.W., at his home around 10:50 p.m. after receiving a call from a female, whose name has not been released.
No arrests have been made and Cole said there are no suspects. It is the city's second homicide of the year.
Police continue to investigate the Jan. 1 shooting death of Cory Blackwell at the former Sunset Lounge on East Market Street.
Police say the Monday night murder is unrelated to two stabbings and a shooting on the southeast side hours later.
Michael Settle, 24, of McDonald, was shot in the chest while walking on Francis Avenue S.E. near Clarence Street S.E. around 4 a.m. today.
At about the same time as the shooting, two windows at Auto Trendz, at 2261 Youngstown Road S.E., were shot out. Police believe the windows were shot during Settle's shooting.
Warren police said Settle's shooting was connected to the earlier stabbing of Kyle Behner, 19, of Mesopotamia, and Nathaniel B. Ferrell, 20, of Milton Street S.E., Warren, who were stabbed near the Trumbull Homes apartment complex on the city's southeast side around 3 a.m.
Behner and Ferrell told police they were each stabbed during a fight. They told police they got into an argument with a man who cut both of them with a commando style knife at an unknown residence.
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The Pirates finished undefeated for the second straight season last year and made it to the PSAL playoff quarterfinals.
"I'm looking forward to the season," said coach Steve Doyle. "We have a very good team with great chemistry. Our goal is to win the Island for a third straight season."
Tottenville will be led by Jackie Graziano, Gillian Armstrong, Frances Lin and Nicole Cusumano.
Gianna Giordano, an Advance All Star last season, is not competing this year.
Curtis finished 8-2 last season, its two losses to the Pirates, but missed the playoffs based on a power points rating system.
"It was very disappointing to finish 8-2 and not make the playoffs," said Warriors coach Ellen Cartmell-Kaht, who returns standouts Ann O'Connor, Amanda Iken and Christina Turley. "We lost some seniors from last year's team, but I'm still hopeful we can get back into the playoffs this season."
Susan Wagner, led by Eva Wojciechowska, Ashley and Amanda Lau, Kaitlin Tkachuk and an impressive freshmen class also has its sights on the playoffs.
"This is the most talented team I've had here in quite awhile," said coach April Consolmagno. "So many of our returnees worked hard over the summer and came back ready. And our freshman class is probably the best since I've been here. I'm expecting them to contribute right away."
McKee/S.I. Tech struggled last season, but coach Annemarie Boylan returns Casey Abel and has a strong freshman class.
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Jury convicts man of killing pregnant girlfriend
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In Lancaster County, a jury has convicted Matthew Becker of killing his pregnant girlfriend.
Becker was found guilty of first and third degree murder charges for killing his girlfriend and unborn child in his Manheim home in August of 2011.
His girlfriend, Allison Walsh, was seven months pregnant at the time.
Becker fatally shot Walsh. He claimed it was an accident.
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To the gilded world Givenchy had dominated for four decades, it was a bittersweet farewell. He had announced his retirement four months earlier, after Louis Vuitton Moët-Hennessy—the French luxury-goods firm that had bought his design house in 1988 (price tag: $46 million)—sought to downscale his responsibilities and bring in a new designer. Calling the proposed changes an insult, Givenchy shut his Paris atelier in October. Immediately, flamboyant, dreadlocked, 35-year-old British couturier John Galliano, the yang to Givenchy's yin, whose clients include Princess Diana, Elizabeth Hurley and Nicole Kidman, took over. "You have to know when to stop—that's wisdom," says Givenchy of his decision. "At times it may be difficult, but I'll try not to think about it too much." Says longtime friend and '40s model Bettina Graziani: "Givenchy left with chic and allure. You don't sense that he's a victim."
Grace and elegance have long been Givenchy's trademarks. Always garbed in a white smock and addressed as Monsieur at his Avenue George V atelier (where, during a fitting, the garments a client arrived in would be ironed for her so they would be fresh when she left), he has created clothes that have adorned some of the world's most stylish women—Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, the Duchess of Windsor and Princess Grace, to name a few. A trendsetter through the '60s, he helped define Jackie Kennedy's much-emulated style with his high-waisted coats and sleeveless shifts. "I dressed her from head to toe—I even did the pregnancy outfits she wore when she was expecting Caroline and John," he recalls. "She was very attentive to the advice she was given." Such trust wasn't uncommon. "Givenchy's great claim to fame," says Susan Train, Vogue's Paris bureau chief, "is that he knows who his clients are. They are not fashion victims. They want something new, they want a divine color, but first of all they want it to be becoming."
That's not to say he's never had to go over-the-top. Called upon in the early '60s to dress Elizabeth Taylor, he remembers, "She wanted no corsets but wanted her bosom to be vivant—natural. The bust had to be supported and then dropped so it would appear natural and beautiful. We had a lot of interesting fittings."
Famously well-mannered ("I've never heard him raise his voice," says Train, who has known him for over 40 years) and dashingly handsome, the 6'6" Givenchy looks—and acts—the aristocrat he is. "He doesn't have a very visible form of humor," says Graziani. "He is not a party person. It wouldn't occur to people to slap him on the back." But, she adds, "there are people who seem distant who are in fact great friends. He is one of them." Says Train: "Once in a while he'll send beautiful flowers with a charming little note that says, 'Just thinking of you.' "
The younger son of the Marquis Lucien Taffin de Givenchy, a military pilot who died in a plane crash in 1929, Hubert, then 2, and his brother Jean-Claude (now 71 and the former head of Givenchy's perfume division) were raised in Beauvais, 40 miles north of Paris, by their mother, Beatrice, daughter of the manager of France's famed Beauvais tapestry works. "My mother adored dressing up—she was always elegant," recalls Givenchy, who as a child joined her on shopping trips and, in his free time, pored over fashion magazines. Reprimanded at school for his incessant sketching, he still earned good grades, which his grandfather rewarded by allowing him to rummage through his personal collection of rare fabrics. "I'd take piles of them and look at them and touch them for hours," he recalls. "I think that's where my vocation began."
Upon finishing high school in 1944 at age 17, Givenchy headed to Paris where, armed with his drawings and "all the pretense one has at that age," he says, he landed a job with couturier Jacques Fath. Five years later, when his snappy creations for designer Elsa Schiaparelli became a big hit, she urged him to go out on his own. His first collection—superbly tailored separates in black and white—premiered in 1952 to wide applause. "These dresses," said one critic, "remind you of that first glass of champagne." Recalls designer and friend Jean-Louis Scherrer: "Givenchy's style was for the well-heeled woman. Everything he did was always in perfect taste."
But it wasn't until he created Oscar-winning designs for Hepburn in 1954's Sabrina that Givenchy, then 27, found international renown—and the start of an enduring friendship. "She was an extraordinary woman," says Givenchy, who came to regard Hepburn as a sister and went on to dress her in Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany's and Charade. "From our first meeting, Audrey and I understood each other—I instinctively knew what she wanted." The feeling was mutual. Referring to him as her "personality-maker" and "psychiatrist" (later in life she named him an executor of her will), she would, he recalled, phone "just to tell me how much she loved me."
Now dividing his time between his lavish, antique-filled mansion on Paris's Left Bank and a 17th-century château in Romilly-sur-Aigre in the Loire Valley, which he shares with four Labradors and one Bichon Frise, Givenchy is busier than ever. Currently helping curate an exhibit for Paris's Palais Galliéra about his friend and mentor designer Cristobal Balenciaga, who died in 1972, he is also redesigning Louis XIV's vegetable gardens at Versailles. "I have lots of projects, things you can't do when you have six collections a year," he says. And though the ladylike looks he made famous are now back in vogue, Givenchy calls current fashion "just plain ugly. There's no elegance to it. No one is discreet anymore." Still, he has no regrets about devoting his life to the ephemeral art form. "I dreamed of fashion as a little boy," he touchingly recalled at his farewell ready-to-wear show. "It's fantastic in a way to have the joy of arriving at the end of that dream."
CATHY NOLAN and CLAIRE WILSON in Paris
A Cut Above
updated 01/15/1996 AT 01:00 AM EST
•originally published 01/15/1996 AT 01:00 AM EST


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