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This guide covers the selection and use of procedures for testing traffic paints in the laboratory and in the field. This guide covers the testing of a ready-mixed paint product of sprayable consistency that shall be suitable for use as a reflecting traffic guide on paved roadways. Tests shall be performed in accordance with the following test methods: liquid paint properties; application and appearance properties; properties of the dried film; analysis of paint; and field evaluations. Conditions, such as: substrate type; climatic conditions; service density; traffic type; and presence of foreign matter on the road surface, may affect traffic paint.
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1.2 This guide covers the testing of ready-mixed solvent base and waterborne paint products of sprayable consistency that shall be suitable for use as a reflecting traffic guide on paved roadways.
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ASTM Standards
C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
D8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pavements
D16 Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
D154 Guide for Testing Varnishes
D185 Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pigments
D215 Practice for the Chemical Analysis of White Linseed Oil Paints
D562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring Krebs Unit (KU) Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer
D711 Test Method for No-Pick-Up Time of Traffic Paint
D713 Practice for Conducting Road Service Tests on Fluid Traffic Marking Materials
D868 Practice for Determination of Degree of Bleeding of Traffic Paint
D869 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Settling of Paint
D870 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Immersion
D913 Practice for Evaluating Degree of Traffic Paint Line Wear
D968 Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive
D969 Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Degree of Bleeding of Traffic Paint
D1210 Test Method for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment-Vehicle Systems by Hegman-Type Gage
D1309 Test Method for Settling Properties of Traffic Paints During Storage
D1475 Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products
D1644 Test Methods for Nonvolatile Content of Varnishes
D1647 Test Methods for Resistance of Dried Films of Varnishes to Water and Alkali
D1729 Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
D1737 Method of Test for Elongation of Attached Organic Coatings with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
D2371 Test Method for Pigment Content of Solvent-Reducible Paints
D2372 Practice for Separation of Vehicle From Solvent-Reducible Paints
D4061 Test Method for Retroreflectance of Horizontal Coatings
E97 Method of Test for Directional Reflectance Factor, 45-Deg 0-Deg, of Opaque Specimens by Broad-Band Filter Reflectometry
E308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
U.S. Federal Test Methods Standardâ141B4121 Dry Opacity
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 87.040 (Paints and varnishes); 93.080.30 (Road equipment and installations)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 31211500(Paints and primers)
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FIRST OFF that punch is an UGLY PUNCH, or would be considered by most boxing "affectionados" who are actually backwards. It was an overhand right, not a straight right as Jim Lampley and many other "boxing experts" tend to call it. In many instances it's called a "haymaker" by most and a bad punch to throw, though boxers have started to us it because of MMA and fighters like Chuck Liddell and others who actually EVOLVE fighting. It is used with lots of success in MMA and boxers took note like Sergio Martinez vs Williams, Pacquiao vs Hatton, and Marquez Pacquiao. The truth is 99% of boxing gyms and trainers WILL NOT train you in overhands because the "old mentality" is it is a haymaker wild punch, when that is utter bs. Being a fighter myself I feel it generates 2X or more damage than a straight right and THAT is why it is a career ender in most cases when someone gets hit and knocked out.
Second, I think ANYONE who hopes for the downfall of a boxer ISN'T a real LOVER and FAN of boxing. If you had ANY REAL experience with boxing you know the HEART and dedication it takes win or lose in a match. Yes, we do have our favorites but in the end they should ALL be respected because they have 100X BIGGER BALLS than the average person.
THEY ARE ABOVE US. You sit on your chair and type and that is NOTHING compared to the training they do. THEY ARE FIGHTERS WE ARE SPECTATORS. If you are Mexican YOU ARE NOT MARQUEZ. If you are Filipino YOU ARE NOT PACQUIAO. Don't get me wrong I see the historical implications and social implications that are positive in having an Asian seen in a good light for once rather than none at all. It is VERY similar though not blown up to be like Jackie Robinson. The same for mexican and most minorities besides blacks who always complain they aren't represented in pop culture yet most movies are all black and white actors nowadays and no one else represented.
Anyways props to ALL FIGHTERS and to the keyboard warriors who think they "identify" with those fighters just because of their skin color and NOT because what they do ie running, weight training, sparring, mitts, finding gyms for more of the same, buying equipment, etc. STFU
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While I agree with most of what you said, those overhand
rights are nothing new to the world of boxing. Nothing new to
it all and it was happening before Chuck Liddell was even
To say that boxers are incorporating it into their offense because
of MMA is just F*CKING ridiculous. Just because you do not
necessarily train to throw it does not mean you will not as long
as it used to properly bypass the opponents defense.
Come the f*ck on man.
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Marquez deserved the win after the draw and 2 losses
If marquez wins the first Paq fight the world probably never sees the 8 titles from manny. Marquez got screwed in all 3 fights.
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This was a great a fight featuring once great fighters. Honesty compels me to confess I am a Marquez fan but Pac is as bad ass as it gets. I preferred the first 3 fights for no other reason than I thought both fighters were better then. I thought Marquez won number 3 and number 1 was a just draw. I viewed this fight as a true rubber match. I Hope they both retire, because we have seen their best. Anyone who watched any of the previous 3 and thought Marquez improved is seriously deluded. Pac Slipped and Marquez got relatively stronger. Pac was busting him up, Marquez had the power to stop him with a counter this time. Reminds me of Fraizer/Ali . Why can't we just enjoy the fact that two great fighters fought, they tested each other in every way humanly possible and they were equals. Neither has a damn thing to prove to a bunch of couch dwellers like us.
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It was his first competition after breaking multiple bones in a massive crash a month earlier at the Tour of Spain.
Because of limited Internet access he was unable to file a race diary after Emilia. He's back on the grid now, however, and wanted to share the story of his first race back.
How, you ask?
Riders make five trips around the finishing circuit, including that monster climb, before finishing back at the summit. Those in good form suffer through to the end fighting it out for the win. But for those who aren't in shape, hanging on the back of the field, it's hard to resist quitting and climbing into the sanctity of the team bus each time you pass it.
The race started with about 65 miles of flat terrain. Then we hit two steep climbs, each about five miles long, which come back to back. After the bottom of the second climb, there were about 10 more miles before the start of the finishing circuits.
That was where the real racing began for some and ended for others at Emilia.
With 100 miles already in the legs, the next five circuits were definitely going to give me a good idea of my fitness level. At the summit of the first pass, I could tell that all the work and sacrifice had paid off. My legs were in racing condition -- maybe not the best form I've had, but with a week more to go and two more races still left to fine tune the high end, I at least had a shot at racing for a result at the Giro di Lombardia on Oct. 17.
I was even thinking I had a shot at Emilia, though I knew it was a slim shot at best.
The real attacks started the second time up the climb, but with many teams still having more than one rider in the front group, the pace was too fast for any attacks to stay away.
The third time up was another story, however as Saxo Bank's Jakob Fuglsang attacked from the bottom of the climb. Rabobank's Robert Gesink followed immediately, with Columbia-HTC's Thomas Lövkvist going shortly afterward.
I started to attack but hesitated knowing that I had only one bullet to shoot, and it certainly wasn't a silver bullet. Plus, I knew that an attack this early in the circuits hadn't survived to the finish in a long time. So I pulled back, deciding to wait and see how things played out.
Shortly after I started to go, my teammate Alexander Vinokourov shot out of our group just as we hit what felt like the false flat selection (still probably a 10 percent grade) of the climb. Having Vino in the front group upped my chances a little if the favorites decided to start chasing, since I would get a free ride thanks to tactics.
The front group had about 30 seconds on us as we hit the climb again. This time up Ivan Basso had his boys hit the climb at full gas, and halfway up the attacks began flying from every direction. I covered Damiano Cunego first, and then Basso right after that. Cunego jumped again and went clear with four others.
As we hit top of the climb with one lap to go there was Vino's group of four, Cunego's group of five and the next group with Basso, Cadel Evans, myself and one other rider. Basso didn't want to put down and Evans wasn't having any of it either. I had Vino up the road so I was playing the role of a teammate and covering the moves of others.
Soon we were caught by a Quick Step rider who went straight to work at the front of our group. Just as we entered the climb for the last time, we caught Cunego's group. With Vino's group about 30 seconds up the road I was definitely out of contention for the win. (Even without that excuse I can tell you I was no longer in any condition to win.)
I stayed long enough to see that Evans still had the form that led him to a recent world championship. He gave a big final dig to try to catch the leaders, but Gesink was not to be denied. He sprinted to victory -- a victory all the more impressive because of how early he went in the race. I can't remember the last time someone won like that and under those conditions.
As for myself it went better than I could have hoped. I did have two weak links, though -- my right calf muscle was cramping up, and my left arm hurt just above the wrist I broke weeks earlier.
Not too bad, all things considered. And with six days left before Lombardia, it gave me hope I could get everything ironed out in time.
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I have been lurking for a few days here, as I was directed to MDA by Mark's book and have found the forum to be very interesting. I'm thinking I can do the Paleo/Primal way of living because I had nearly gone full primal a couple times in the past. I recently turned 50 years old on Aug. 1st and that has marked a major milestone of poor health for me! Regretfully, I am in the worst health of my life and at the heaviest weight that I have ever been. As I have been contemplating over the past couple weeks about reaching 50 years, it really pisses me off that I have let myself get this way, especially after several periods in the recent past where I had lost 75+ pounds only to gain it all back. Yup... the YoYo. Anyhow, I have decided again to approach the weight loss and get in shape for the next 50 years! I'm 5'8" and weighed in at 280 on my Birthday. I need to lose at least 100lbs and actually 120-130 if I want to look ferociously Primal!! LOL
I hope I can stick to this or even a close semblance of the "Blueprint". I'm scared and don't know if I can do without some of the stuff but I have tried it for a few days and so far so good. I have been off of diet cokes for three days now and I think I'm almost over that crappy feeling. I'm moving on to some other challenges of discovering what fits and what does not.
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Thanks for the encouragement! I'm on day four and I feel really good today. The worst time for me is in the evening after supper. I start to get antsy and start looking for something to snack on. However, I haven't discovered anything yet that I want to snack on after 9pm before bed, so I chose nothing and went to bed a little earlier than normal.
I'm losing already too! but I'm sure most of that is water. I'm getting psyched!!
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one of the ideas I saw on another thread and absolutely love is guacamole with bacon chips (cooked bacon that was cut into pieces before cooking) yummmm!
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"I am excited to see yet another decline in the number of people who are returning to prison, and I believe the rate of the decline is particularly significant," said DRC Director Gary Mohr. "Reducing offender recidivism and keeping Ohio's communities safe are at the core of what we do, and this metric is an indicator of the effectiveness of the work we are doing to change the criminal justice system."
Recidivism is calculated on a three year time period. The current rate is based on offenders released in 2009 (see Recidivism Report). During that time period, 4.68 percent of offenders returned to prison on a technical violation of supervision or a supervision sanction, while 23.99 percent returned on a new felony commitment.
DRC has implemented a number of strategies to reduce the number of offenders who return to prison, both as a matter of public safety and fiscal responsibility. Several factors can be attributed to this success, including a reliance on evidenced-based programming, the Ohio Risk Assessment System, and refined reception processes that better identify offender needs. Other contributing factors include a more structured system of sanctions for offenders under supervision, staff training in offender case management and expanded use of a variety of evidence based supervision practices, greater use of Transitional Control and community diversion alternatives to incarceration.
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After many hours of planning and preparation, the Santa Barbara Kennel Club reconvened on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 for its 104th and 105th shows at the spacious Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, Calif. This year marked the fifth anniversary of the Breeder's Showcase sponsored by Purina Pro Plan, the fourth Foreign-Bred Competition, judged this year by Larry Cornelius and Marcelo Veras, both from Florida, and the second year for the Bullyganza, also judged by Marcelo Veras. In the quest to offer innovative competition, the Sighthound Spectacular was launched this year and judged by Hound specialist and breeder Bo Bengtson.
The celebration of the breeder is the highlight of the weekend. The Breeder's Showcase starts at the Group level, and each entry consists of two dogs of the same breed or variety that have at least one breeder in common. Each entry can be handled by anyone: breeder, owner or professional handler, or any combination.
The Groups were judged two at a time, and placements and cash prizes are as follows: Group 1 $500; Group 2 $400; Group 3 $300; Group 4 $200; Awards of Merit (four) $100 each per group; Best in Showcase $1,500; Reserve Best in Showcase $1,000.
The 2013 Breeder's Showcase judges were Lynda Gall (Sporting), Susan Hamil (Hounds), Sylvia Hammarstrom (Working), Connie Clark (Terriers), David Fitzpatrick (Toys), Dr. John Reeve-Newson (Non-Sporting) and Guy Jeavons (Herding). The Showcase finale, Best in Breeder's Showcase, was judged by Geir Flyct-Pedersen, Louline Wire Fox Terriers, and Augusto Benedicto Santos III, President and Chairman of the Philippine Canine Club. This year's winning entry was the Coventry Pembroke Welsh Corgis GCh. Coventry Allure at Wyndstar and GCh. Coventry Swinging on a Star, bred by the team of Bill Shelton, Steve Leyerly and Beckie Williams, DVM. The Coventry Corgis have been consistent winners in the Breeder's Showcase, having won Best in Breeder's Showcase in 2010, the Herding Group in 2011 and Reserve Best in 2012, demonstrating the strength of a good breeding program. Reserve Best in Breeder's Showcase went to the Mytoys Bulldogs GCh. Mytoy's Frontier Lady Pink Cadillac and GCh. Mytoys Epic Against the Wind, co-bred by Dennis and Terri O'Connor.
The Bullyganza and the Sighthound Spectacular were presented prior to the Breeder's Showcase and judged simultaneously with placements and cash prizes similar to the Breeder's Showcase. Both the Bullyganza and the Sighthound Spectacular offer $1,000 for First place, $500 for Second place, $250 for Third place, $125 for Fourth place and four Awards of Merit, each $100.
Eligible to compete in the Bullyganza are the Bullmastiffs, American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers (White and Colored), Mini Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs that have won either Best of Breed, Best of Winners or Best Opposite Sex in Saturday's regular class judging. Winning the top spot and $1,000 was the White Bull Terrier bitch Bestuvall Take it Easy, owner-handled by the Hon. David Merriam and judged by Marcelo Veras.
Dogs eligible for the Sighthound Spectacular are any Afghan Hound, Basenji, Borzoi, Greyhound, Ibizan Hound, Italian Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound, Pharaoh Hound, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Scottish Deerhound, Saluki or Whippet that won Best of Breed, Best of Winners or Best Opposite Sex in Saturday's regular class judging. And eligible dogs from the Miscellaneous Class are any Azawakhs, Cirnechi dell'Etna, Peruvian Inca Orchids and Sloughis that have won Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex in Saturday's regular judging. Winning the first Sighthound Spectacular and also $1,000 was the national specialty-winning Greyhound bitch GCh. Grandcru Phelps Insignia, bred and owned by Melanie Steele and Rindi Gaudet, with Rindi Gaudet handling and Bo Bengtson judging.
The fourth Foreign-Bred Competition was held prior to the Best in Show judging on Sunday, and all foreign-bred dogs are invited to participate. The First place cash prize is $250, Second $125, Third $100, Fourth $75, and there are four Awards of Merit at $50 each. The judges for the Foreign-Bred Competition were Larry Cornelius and Marcelo Veras. The entry was divided into two sections, with Larry judging one half and Marcelo judging the other. The finalists then came back together in one ring, and the two judges both decided the winners and placed them accordingly. This year's winner was the elegant black Standard Poodle dog GCh. Del Zarzoso Salvame From Afterglow, co-bred by Carlos Renau and Lazaro Anleo from England. Mr. Renau judged Best in Show and the Non-Sporting Group at last year's Santa Barbara shows.
This year's catalog cover was a painting done by artist and SBKC member Terry Chacon. The painting depicts last year's Breeder's Showcase winners, the Border Terriers, the handlers and the Terrier Group judge, Bruce Schwartz. Posters were on hand for Terry to sign, and the original was once again auctioned off.
As usual, the weather was superb: warm days with ocean breezes and cool nights, which made the perfect setting for the buffet dinner served during the judging of the Breeder's Showcase. The caterers produce amazingly delicious food year after year in spite of the challenges with the venue.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the generosity of all our sponsors, donors and supporters that make these events possible. If you've never had the chance to attend this weekend, you really should consider putting it on your calendar for next year.
BEST IN BREEDER'S SHOWCASE: Pembroke Welsh Corgis
GCh. Coventry Allure At Wyndstar,
bred by Bill Shelton, Steve Leyerly, Beckie Williams, DVM, and Kerry Kirtley
GCh. Coventry Swinging On A Star,
bred by Bill Shelton, Steve Leyerly, Beckie Williams, DVM, and Deborah Salow
GCh. Mytoy's Frontier Lady Pink Cadillac, bred by Dennis O'Connor, Terri O'Connor and Shannon Wilson
GCh. Mytoys Epic Against The Wind, bred by A. McDearmon, D. Haley and Dennis and Terri O'Connor
SPORTING GROUP: judge Lynda Gall
FIRST: Pointers (German Wirehaired) bred by Franz Neuwirth and Christine Whitmore
Ch. Neudorf's Play It Again Sam Afterhours
Ch. Neudorf's Cool Hand Lukeafterhours
SECOND: Vizslas bred by Tami and Leon Westerbeck
GCh. Tamaron's Tag You're It
Tamaron's Jazzmatazz
THIRD: Spaniels (English Springer)
Silverhill Cattatude, bred by Julie Kay
Silverhill Blue Like Jazz, bred by Eva Erika Scanlan, Julie Kay and Ruth Kirby
FOURTH: Setters (Irish), bred by Kathy Grayson, Roger Kibbee and Janice Albritton
Conamara Class Action
Ch. Conamara Pennies Classic
judge Susan Hamil
FIRST: Norwegian Elkhounds
GCh. Vin-Melca's The Norseman, bred by Vicki L. Vermillion and Patricia V. Trotter
Ch. Vin-Melca's In The Chase, bred by Patricia V. Trotter and Renee Jarrett
SECOND: Greyhounds bred by M. Steele,
R. Gaudet and R. Tomlin
Ch. Grandcru Stay's Leap With Mistweave
Grandcru Giaconda
THIRD: Rhodesian Ridgebacks bred by
Linda A. Shue and Barbara G. Rupert
Oakhurst's Risky Business
GCh. Oakhurst's Rocky Road
FOURTH: Beagles bred by Betsy C. Manifold
GCh. Barrister's Manhattan Melodrama
GCh. Barrister's Fire In My Heart
WORKING GROUP: judge Sylvia Hammarstrom
FIRST: Boxers
GCh. Daybreak's Bad Influence, bred by Julie and J. Higgins, Ann Russell and Kimberlie Steele-Gamero
GCh. R And G's Mystical Dancer, bred by Gayann Jones and Kimberlie Steele-Gamero
SECOND: Siberian Huskies bred by C. French
GCh. Topaz Bad Action
Topaz I Dream Of You Too
THIRD: Black Russian Terriers bred by Cindi Stumm, Fritz Dilsaver and Gayle Warren
GCh. Aristes Paint It Black
Ch Aristes Easy On The Eyes
FOURTH: Alaskan Malamutes bred by Keith and Cynthia Chauvie, and Christina Sires
GCh. Joshua's Guns And Roses
GCh. Joshua's Top Gun
TERRIER GROUP: judge Connie Clark
FIRST: Airedale Terriers bred by Georgia I. McRae and Barbara Fakkema
Brisline's Zensation
Ch. Brisline's Zeta Jones
SECOND: Fox Terriers (Smooth)
GCh. Wedigit Paparazzi, bred by Trudy J. Haines, E. Laughlin and L. Smith and J. Smith
Wedigit Lights Camera Action, bred by Virginia O'Connor, Trudy J. Haines and Coris Carder
THIRD: Bull Terriers bred by Duff and
Susie Harris
Ch. Allegro Red Bull
GCh. Allegro Rockstar
FOURTH: Fox Terriers (Wire) bred by
Michael and Carol Nemeth
Ch. Warwick After Hours
Ch. Warwick Stella By Starlight
TOY GROUP: judge David Fitzpatrick
FIRST: Poodles (Toy)
GCh. Sharbelle Greg-Mar International Boy, bred by Ray and Sharon Stevens, and Martin Gregory
GCh. Sharbelle Silhouette, bred by Ray and Sharon Stevens
SECOND: Chinese Cresteds bred by Darlene
GCh. Kulana's Revolution
Ch. Kulana's Standing Ovation
THIRD: Papillons bred by JoAnne Ybaben
GCh. Brevette Kid Incredible
Brevette Oh So Coco
FOURTH: Pugs
GCh. Winsome-Nirvana-Blaque Triple Play, bred by Virginia Cox Flatley
Ch. Winsome's Home Run For Nirvana, bred by Virginia Cox-Flatley and Christa Reisinger
NON-SPORTING GROUP: judge Dr. John Reeve-Newson
FIRST: Bulldogs
GCh. Mytoy's Frontier Lady Pink Cadillac, bred by Dennis O'Connor, Terri O'Connor and Shannon Wilson
GCh. Mytoys Epic Against The Wind, bred by A. McDearmon, D. Haley, and Dennis and Terri O'Connor
SECOND: Tibetan Terriers bred by Christine Friemel and Cassandra Basgall
GCh. Starlight's Lady In Waiting
Ch. Starlight's Beautiful Dreamer
THIRD: Lhasa Apsos
Ch. Rufkins Monarch Just Because I Am, bred by Jan Bernards and Roberta Lombardi
Ch. Rufkins Monarchs Love Bytes, bred by Roberta Lombardi, Kris Harrison and Peggy Huffman
FOURTH: French Bulldogs
Lebull's Message In A Bottle For Reveries, bred by Arlie Alford and Anibal Sanchez
Reveries The Northman Seeks Blood Lesabulldogs, bred by Anibal Sanchez
HERDING GROUP: judge Guy Jeavons
FIRST: Pembroke Welsh Corgis
GCh. Coventry Allure At Wyndstar, bred by Bill Shelton, Steve Leyerly, Beckie Williams, DVM, and Kerry Kirtley.
GCh. Coventry Swinging On A Star, bred by Bill Shelton, Steve Leyerly, Beckie Williams, DVM, and Deborah Salow
SECOND: Bearded Collies
Scott's Playboy, bred by C. Wathen, I. Zagerella, Jorge and Susi Olivera, and T. Wathen
Ch. Scott Ragtyme You Are The Music In Me, bred by L. and V. Zagarella and Carol Scott
THIRD: Polish Lowland Sheepdogs
Ch. Stonebrook's For Your Eyes Only, bred by Beverly Wilson and Martin Cabral
GCh. Stonebrook's Divine Design, bred by N. Bogdanow, M. Cabral and B. Wilson
FOURTH: Pembroke Welsh Corgis bred by Steve Leyerly, Bill Shelton and Beckie Williams, DVM
Coventry I'm Wild About Harry
GCh. Coventry Fly Me To The Moon
SPORTING: Connie Gerstner Miller, Malagold Golden Retrievers
HOUND: Jay Hafford and James Blanchard, Thaon Afghan Hounds
WORKING: Sylvia Hammarstrom, Skansen Giant Schnauzers
TERRIER: Dan Kiedrowski, Editor and Founder of Schnauzer Shorts and Terrier Type magazines
TOY: Blanche Roberts, Blaque Pugs
NON-SPORTING: Connie Wagner, Spotlight Dalmatians
HERDING: Mary Anne Brocious, Qubic Old English Sheepdogs
FIRST: Bull Terrier (White) Bestuvall Take It Easy, bred by Jan Dykema and Rochelle Ancheta
SECOND: Miniature Bull Terrier GCh. Dytona VIP
THIRD: Bulldog GCh. Mytoys Epic Against The Wind
FOURTH: French Bulldog GCh. Diva's Bastille My Heart
FIRST: Poodle (Standard) GCh. Del Zarzoso Salvame From Afterglow, England, bred by Carlos Renau and Lazaro Anleo
SECOND: Miniature Bull Terrier GCh. Dytona VIP, Switzerland
THIRD: Akita Ch. Redwitch Adreneline Junkie, England
FOURTH: Siberian Husky Aiki Merak Of Dynasty RC Kennel, China
FIRST: Greyhound GCh. Grandcru Phelps Insignia, bred by M. Steele, R. Gaudet and R. Tomlin
SECOND: Saluki GCh. Aurora's The Song And Dance Man
THIRD: Whippet GCh. Solaris Saxon Shore Hypnotiq Kamio
FOURTH: Borzoi GCh. Majenkir Bookstor Vintage Glamour
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Cassandra Hefley and James Whatley Jr., both of Amarillo, were married Sunday, June 4, at Country Home Bed & Breakfast in Canyon. Justice of the Peace E.J. Hail officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Gail Hefley and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hefley, all of Amarillo. Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hefley, who attended the wedding, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bob Green.
Parents of the groom are Donna and James Whatley of Amarillo. Grandparents of the groom are James and Mary Whatley, who attended the wedding.
Maid of honor was Arista Green. Bridal attendants were Amy Shelton and Day Lyn Michael.
Best man was Tom Allison. Groom's attendants were Lance Vinson and Brandon Green.
Flower girls were Shelby Thomason and Emily Thomason. Ring bearer was Cody Hefley.
The wedding reception was held at Country Home Bed & Breakfast. Reception attendants were David and Shawna Ashley.
The bride is a graduate of Randall High School. She is attending Amarillo College pursuing a degree in surgical technology. She works as a senior office clerk and phlebotomist at Northwest Texas Hospital.
The groom is a graduate of Caprock High School. He works as an apprentice mechanic at Tradewind Turbines.
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Another factor holding back IPTV has been the relatively low penetration of broadband Internet and computers in the home. By a recent count, China had 298 million Web users (up 48% in 2008), but many of those use Internet cafes, which receive content from intermediary aggregators and are increasingly finding the legality of that content questioned by regulators cracking down on vulgarity.
Meanwhile the theatrical market is thriving as cinema screens come onstream at the rate of 10 a week. Box office receipts grew by 27% in 2008 to $622 million.
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EBENSBURG - Portage coach Lance Hudak asks that the girls basketball program be judged on what it has achieved over the last four years, not on one particular game.
Especially Saturday's.
The Mustangs shot just 1-for-21 from the floor in the first half and never recovered in a 59-42 loss to Berlin Brothersvalley in a PIAA Class A first-round tournament game at Central Cambria High School.
"This senior class has accomplished so much over the last four years," said Hudak, whose team finished the year 23-3 and has gone 75-26 the last four seasons. "They have turned our program into a state-level team, where we've been for the last few years. Don't let one bad game or one bad afternoon define what we have done this year [or] for the last four years."
The Mountaineers (22-4) will face Vincentian Academy in a second-round game on Wednesday at a site and time to be determined.
"Berlin is a senior team," said Hudak, whose team beat Berlin in the regular season. "They've been here. They've been in those big games."
Though disappointed by a third-place finish in the District 5 playoffs, Berlin coach Rachel Prosser is happy to be back in the state's Sweet 16.
"Our whole goal is to get back to the the position that we're in now," she said.
Four Berlin players scored in double figures. Shelby Coughenour led the Mountaineers with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Erica Craig added 14 points, followed by Aleesa Fieg (13 points) and Gina Trulick (10).
"What you saw tonight is what they're capable of," Prosser said. "They were patient, they were smart, they attacked when they could. They finished, they made foul shots, they went to the pass and protected the ball against some good defenders."
Oliva McCabe, Portage's 6-foot-1 senior pivot, led the Mustangs with 20 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots.
"They didn't get flustered when McCabe was scoring," Prosser said. "We took care of business and didn't really let them go on a big run in any way that would change our momentum."
Berlin's 2-3 zone defense, at the same time, frustrated the District 6 runners-up.
"I didn't think we'd match up against them so that was our best chance," Prosser said.
The Mountaineers held Portage to two free throws and a turnaround jumper by McCabe in the first period. McCabe's free throws, which she made at the 6:24 mark, represented the only time the Mustangs led the entire afternoon.
"How do you explain it?" Hudak said. "You can't explain it; it's sports."
Portage was 1-for-10 in the first quarter and missed all 11 field goal attempts in the second as Berlin breezed to a 25-7 lead at halftime.
"We're used to getting [seven points] in 20-30 seconds at times," Hudak said.
Berlin also attained a 37-24 edge in rebounds. Portage managed but one offensive rebound in the pivotal first half, during which the Mountaineers doubled up the Mustangs, 26-13, under the glass.
"If we get some boards in there offensively, it gives us a couple more opportunities to put the ball in the basket," Hudak said.
"If we had given them more than one shot, it would have been a little more difficult for us because they are an explosive team," Prosser said.
Portage regained its shooting touch in the second half as it made good on 12 of 24 (50 percent). But the Mustangs could only trim the difference to as few as 11.
Berlin also made 21 of 26 (80.7 percent) at the free-throw line. Trulick made all six such chances.
BERLIN BROTHERSVALLEY (59): Trulick 2 6-6 10, Craig 4 5-7 14, Coughenour 5 7-9 18, Fieg 4 3-4 13, McClucas 2 0-0 4, Spochart 0 0-0 0, Eckenroad 0 0-0 0, Simmon 0 0-0 0, Totals - 17 21-26 59.
PORTAGE (42): McCabe 8 4-4 10, Nolan 2 2-3 7, Wozniak 0 0-0 0, E.Chobany 1 5-6 7, Zatek 2 1-2 7, C.Jubina 0 1-2 1, K.Jubina 0 0-0 0, A.Chobany 0 0-0 0, Baker 0 0-0 0. Totals - 13 13-17 42.
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Berlin Brothersvalley11 14 17 17 - 59
Portage4 3 22 13 - 42
3-point field goals: Berlin-Brothersvalley 4 (Fieg 2, Craig, Coughenour), Portage 3 (Zatek 2, Nolan).
Team records: Berlin-Brothersvalley (22-4), Portage (23-3).


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How To Turn an Aquarium into a TerrariumBy Lee Anne Stark (@threegardeners) on January 20, 2012
We have a 72-gallon aquarium. Over the years fish have passed on, the way fish tend to do. There are 3 fish left right now; kind of silly, them having an entire 72 gallons all to themselves, especially since they're all bottom feeders. It's time to renovate.
First we had to catch the fish. That wasn't quite as easy as it sounds but it was the hardest part of the whole procedure. I found an old 5 gallon aquarium in the basement. Actually, I found two 5 gallon aquariums, one 10 gallon aquarium, and a 15 gallon aquarium. I chose the 5 gallon because it perfectly suited the idea I've had swimming around in my brain for awhile now.
This would have been a much simpler process if I'd just turned one of the empty aquariums into a terrarium, but no, I had a plan.
Bearing in mind that the average household bathtub holds between 40 - 50 gallons of water (up to the overflow valve), the 72 gallons that came out of the aquarium is a lot of water. I had to scrounge up something to hold it all since it was fish water, which is basically liquid gold when watering house plants. First, I watered every single one of the 150+ plants in the house. That barely made a dent in it. I dug around in the garage and found Hubby's wine making whatchamacallits and a couple of pails. Let the draining begin!
I still ended up pouring a few pails down the bathtub drain. Once the water was out I had to deal with all of the soggy, fish-poo laden gravel. More pails, a spaghetti strainer, and a recycling bucket came into play. Scoop gravel out of aquarium, rinse in the bathtub, and then a final rinse with the reasonably cleanish water from the top half of the aquarium. It's only going to be re-purposed as the bottom layer of the terrarium so it doesn't have to be sterile. This step was mostly to get the worst of the fishy smell out and to gather another pail of liquid gold.
Once the gravel was rinsed the fun part began. The bottom layer is gravel. This helps with drainage. On top of, or mixed in with the gravel, it is recommended to use activated charcoal for odor control but I never bother with it and have never noticed an odor, unless you count that lovely, earthy scent you get when green things are growing happily in a nice humid environment. Arrange the gravel anyway you like. I tried to create little hills and valleys. Oh, and guess where I put the fish in their 5 gallon aquarium!
On top of the gravel you should put a layer of sphagnum. Again, this step can be skipped if you don't have any. I only had a tiny bit. The sphagnum helps keep the soil from seeping down into the gravel. This is kind of redundant in my opinion because you're going to end up mixing a bit of soil and gravel while planting anyway. Then comes the soil layer. Now we get to plant it!
I'd been quietly gathering terrarium type plants all summer in preparation for this event. I gathered tropicals but you aren't limited to tropicals. You could have a bog type terrarium filled with carnivorous plants, or even a desert type terrarium filled with succulents and cacti.
A few plants I can get away with, because my aquarium has a beautiful grow light fixture/hood so I'll have good light. Some plants I planted directly into the soil. Others, ones that won't bloom unless they're a tad pot bound (Streptocarpus), I just buried their pots.
One thing to remember. If you don't have a light on your terrarium (that is why I prefer using aquariums, they come with lights), you must remember to not place your terrarium in direct sun. The glass will act like a magnifying glass and you could end up cooking all of your hard work. You also need to be able to vent your terrarium to let extra humidity out. While humidity is a good thing, too much will cause mildew and fungus and all of your hard work will rot.
Caring for your terrarium is easy. Check every couple of weeks to see if it needs a drink. Water if it's dry. Remember to vent it if too much humidity builds up (you'll know this if you can't see inside for the fog). Keep your terrarium plants well groomed. Remove any yellowing or dead leaves, they mildew easily. Prune your plants if they grow too big. You do not really need to fertilize, the idea is to keep the plants small. Your terrarium will fill in quickly enough as it is. If your terrarium is near a light source, remember to turn it occasionally to promote even growing.
I hope I've removed some of the mystery surrounding terrariums. They're really quite simple and a lot of fun. They can evolve over time. I might decide a few months from now to add a waterfall or a river. Just have fun!!


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Alden Hill left for Arizona to visit family. Leaving is always dangerous. But he had to go. So his wife, Tammy, seized the opportunity.
"You know we're going to get kittens when you're gone, right?" Tammy said to him.
Sure enough, her daughters, Abby and Grace, filled their bedroom in the rural Greeley home with five cute, fuzzy and adorable kittens.
Tammy and her daughters act as foster parents for the Weld County Humane Society.
The humane society is hosting a kitten shower Saturday in anticipation of what the organizers there grimly call kitten season, when hundreds of the little buggers will come in boxes, blankets and cages from strays that showed up at their doors.
Organizers started the shower last year in the hopes that it will help them find some families for the cats already there and maybe attract a few more foster parents to give them a temporary home until they are old enough to hit the adoption floor (kittens must be two months old and two pounds before they're ready).
Alden loves animals just like the rest of his family, but he's also the voice of reason, Tammy said with a laugh.
He's the one who will suggest small breaks from fostering the kittens and puppies, for just a little peace in between litters.
He also believes two cats and two dogs, all of them rescues, of course, are enough for their house, and Tammy reluctantly agrees.
That doesn't mean Tammy and her daughters don't get attached. Just look at the kittens, after all.
Abby still talks about the Siamese she named Skippyjon Jones because the kitten loved to read that popular children's book with her. She may have cried when it was time to send Skippyjon back to the shelter. Abby, 11, insists that was the only time.
They've acted as foster parents for almost five years now. Tammy uses the lessons her daughters get from caring for the animals in her homeschool curriculum. It teaches them to do things for others, since they're not going to be keeping the cats themselves. It's a gift to the public, she said.
The lessons are especially important for Grace, 14, who has Down syndrome. Grace has flourished since she's had to help watch the kittens, Tammy said, and is as good as anyone at it.
At least one daughter, Miranda, 19, will turn it into a career. She hopes to become a vet technician.
Her daughters, two of their eight children, have a talent for socializing the kittens, which is why they spend most of their time in Abby and Grace's bedroom.
"These two," Tammy said, "can foster anything."
Sometimes that means dragging the kittens out from under the bed, if they're shy, without terrifying them. Most of the time it means lots of playing, lap time and patience.
"I'll go in and read to the girls at night," Tammy said, "and the kittens will just go crazy at that time."
It's not always fun. Abby cleans the cat box, and they have to teach the kittens to eliminate there. If they're really young, the three have to bottle feed them.
The shelter provides food and medical care so it's just the time they contribute, as well as an ability to avoid going stir crazy.
The Hills are one of 32 families who foster animals. The shelter always needs more. Last year, about 350 shelter animals were in foster care and the majority of those were kittens. Kitten season starts now and doesn't end until November.
"We try to give our families some time in between litters," said Kaitlyn Holloway, volunteer program manager for the shelter, "but in the summer it gets hard. There's just so much demand."
They do get attached. They named these kittens after Star Wars characters, and Luke, with his white and gray fur, blue eyes and outsized personality, seems especially adorable. But they've kept the cuteness in check.
It appears Alden isn't the only one who's learned to be the voice of reason.
"We should foster ferrets, too," Abby said.
"No," Tammy said.
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Honoring its name meaning "park of the pleasant retreat", El Retiro Park is the locals' favorite spot to run away from the city's stress. The park was a Spanish Monarchy property until the late 19th century, but now its 350 acres belong to the people of Madrid. There are many interesting things to visit inside El Retiro Park, like the Rose Garden, the Fountain of the Fallen Angel, and the Statues Way, but the most famous is the pond in front of Alfonso XIII monument where locals like to row. The most emblematic building inside the park is the Cristal Palace, a greenhouse made following the famous Cristal Palace in London.
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Fanboys get riled over the littlest of things. It only takes one dodgy texture that looks fine on another console's version and all hell breaks loose across internet forums. So what would happen if massive fanboy enticing events shook the gaming world? We pretended we only owned one console to come up with the Top 10: Fanboy Nightmares. Read on for the events that would bring forums to a standstill.
10. GTA franchise becomes a shadow of its former self
Following EA's acquisition of Take-Two, we see major dilution of the GTA brand. Not only do we get yearly 'traditional' GTA games, resulting in shorter experiences, we also get spin off titles. The first is Need for Speed: GTA which sees players taking on the role of a police driver who gives chase to the many criminals who have appeared in the GTA video games. In one chase you are driving a SMART Car giving chase to GTA: San Andreas' CJ who is trying to escape the crime scene on BMX. Fans are so angry that they retaliate in the only way they know how: stop posting videos of huge explosions on YouTube.
9. Nintendo releases a real-world Mario FPS
In a drastic move away from fantastical Mario video games, Nintendo releases a Mario FPS. The game is set in the modern day with Mario now a young detective whose father is killed by notorious crime lord Bowser. In a tale of revenge Mario has to fight his way deep into the criminal underworld until he comes face to face with his father's murderer and can deliver payback, Italian style. It's an adults only title because of its strong language, sexual content and extreme violence. Mario fans would never be the same again.


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The pastor of Geeseytown-Newry Lutheran Parish has been chosen as bishop-elect for the Allegheny Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The Rev. Michael Rhyne received 139 out of 252 votes cast on the fifth ballot during the ecclesiastical voting process held Friday and Saturday at the synod's annual assembly at the Blair County Convention Center.
Rhyne, 39, of Hollidaysburg will begin a six-year term beginning in September when Bishop Gregory Pile retires.
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"I was surprised and shocked," said Rhyne when he learned he had been named to lead the synod which has 116 churches in seven central Pennsylvania counties. "I was not planning to leave here Saturday as the bishop-elect of the Allegheny Synod."
Rhyne explained that his name was one of about 30 nominated for the position Friday, and he did not expect to remain a candidate as the field of choices narrowed with each subsequent ballot.
Addressing the assembly, he encouraged the lay members and rostered leaders to transform the lives of others through God's love, mercy and grace.
Rhyne, who has served the two rural churches for five years, said he is "fortunate to be in a synod with pastors and lay people who care for each other and want the best for each other."
He said they don't always agree, but they can discuss issues and respect one another.
A native of North Carolina, Rhyne is a 2005 graduate of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, S.C., with a master of divinity degree.
He said after graduating he applied for an Appalachian Ministry assignment, thinking he and his family would be living in Georgia, Tennessee or North Carolina. Instead, Pile called him in April 2009 and told Rhyne he had churches for him in Geeseytown and Newry.
"I couldn't even find Geeseytown on the map," he said.
He told the assembly that he needed its support and prayers. He especially requested others' help in maintaining his commitment to his family along with his leadership duties. Rhyne and his wife, Karen, have three young daughters - Lillian, Ella and Willa.
"I have little kids, and they like having Daddy around. I need help and support from you," he said.
The ministry is a second career for Rhyne, who previously taught theater classes and acted.
He earned a degree in drama and communication studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and an M.F.A. from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery, Ala.
During a question-and-answer period for the three top candidates Saturday, Rhyne, who was baptized a Lutheran and raised a Southern Baptist, talked about drifting from his Christian faith for a time, but reconnecting after an uncle's funeral.
He said he became aware that Jesus loved him.
"Jesus loves you and died for you. That's what changes you," he said.


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A Harrisburg police officer is being charged following allegations that she misappropriated funds from the Harrisburg Police Athletic League (HPAL), a volunteer charitable organization she helped administer.
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According to the state Attorney General's office, 43-year-old Jennie Jenkins of Harrisburg paid herself out of HPAL's charitable donations and grant funding following its revival in 2011.
Jenkins, who had a role as president of HPAL, did not receive any additional compensation beyond her salary as a city police officer.
Jenkins allegedly wrote checks to herself from the athletic league's account and submitted falsified time sheets for periods when she was actually performing regular police duties.
Agents estimate that Jenkins stole $7,000 from the organization.
She is charged with four counts of theft by unlawful taking or disposition and one count of theft by deception.
News 8 cameras caught Jenkins leaving the police department Tuesday in her civilian clothes. Authorities say Jenkins was dropping off her badge and gun.
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common nickname for Hank Williams Jr. Hank got the nickname from his famous father, who looked in the cradle and just called him "Bocephus." Bocephus is a common phrase airbrushed on 1984 Ford F-150s.
Bocephus is a great nickname. Sit on my face, cousin.
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Gondola-style mountain rail conveniently takes tobogganists to the start of the run at the Rossweid. And from there on a fun-packed ride along the ski slopes amid snow-white winter landscapes is yours to enjoy all the back to the valley station.
Starting point: Rossweid (1465 m above sea level)
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Accessibility of starting point: Gondola lift
Destination: Sörenberg village (1166m above sea level)
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Length: 3 km
Level of difficulty: medium
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- Wash & dry glass in hot soapy water prior to applying stencil.
- Follow included instructions for applying a Peel N Etch stencil.
- Apply Skull stencil to wine glass and pick out all stencil pieces with sharp object. Mask around stencil, overlapping edges, using the masking tape.
- Etch the glass with your preferred method.
- Rinse glass under warm running water until no visible cream or sand remains on glass. Peel off masking, remove stencil, and rinse again until no residue of the cream or sand remains. Pat dry.
- If you want to highlight the etching more, apply white Rub N Buff.
- Squeeze a small amount of black Gel Effects on the plastic plate. Dip the liner brush in a little water and then squeeze out bristles so there is no water in them and form a point. Dip liner brush in the black gel and outline skull, then eyes, nose and mouth. With a scant amount of gel on the brush, make little fissures and cracks in a few places on the skull. Then take the tube of Gel Effects and squeeze out a ball to make eyes balls (follow picture)
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|RPs Klee bound for West Point
Paul James "PJ" Klee is fresh off of flight from Minnesota this week, having just completed in and won a preseason national wrestling tournament. His wrestling skills have helped him gain entry to one of the country's most prestigious and competitive military academies.
West Point Military Academy in New York, whose history dates back to the Revolutionary War, has had many notable graduates, including George Custer, John Hayes and Ulysses S. Grant – a list Rohnert Park native PJ Klee will soon join. Now a senior at Cardinal Newman High in Santa Rosa, the 18-year-old had established a relationship with the wrestling coach at West Point early on, and was the second prospective student accepted for the class of 2018.
"It's been in my mind for the past two or three years," says Klee of attending West Point. "Before that it never really interested me, but once I realized what they had to offer me, I considered it."
His acceptance however, may have begun at the age of five, when Klee's father first introduced him to the sport of wrestling. For the first two years of high school, he attended Blair Academy in New Jersey, the country's number one wrestling high school before returning to Sonoma County.
He is now considered a two-time high school national wrestling champion and an All-American wrestler, a title he will continue to build upon after joining the West Point wrestling team.
"I just loved it so much I couldn't quit," he says. The type he competes in is called "funk/scramble wrestling." "I like how I can express myself pretty well through wrestling; my technique is a little different."
Getting into West Point is no easy feat. Apart from a physical agility test, Klee had to work around the fact he has asthma, a major obstacle for him, and complete a writing portion as well as acquire letters of recommendation.
Also required is a letter from a congressman, something Klee was able to bypass because of the relationship he had formed with the coach already.
After falling in love with the campus during a summer camp, Klee knew it was somewhere he could easily fit in.
"I think it's super honorable to get in," he says. "The military will be a good structured career for me."
At the West Point Academy, Klee will major in biomechanical engineering and hopes to become involved in a program called Stronger Soldier in which the Army essentially attempts to create a real-life version of an Iron Man suit for military personnel as well as perfecting prosthetic limbs for those who have lost them in combat.
In addition to pursuing his academic and athletic passions, attending an academy such as West Point is usually accompanied by a full-ride scholarship program, a five-year military service upon completion of undergraduate coursework and job security.
By the time of his graduation, Klee will have participated in what is called a WCAP (World Class Athlete Program) and gotten his Bachelor's Degree with an option to transfer to grad school for free.
"It's a lifestyle," Klee says of the military. "You get to be around people who are like you and I think I'll find that at this school."
An alternative college experience for sure, but it is clear Klee, with his talent on the wrestling mat and academic aspirations, will no doubt thrive at West Point, making his mark amongst the leaders of history on their list of alumni.


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Week 11 of the college football season is chock full of matchups between strong teams, and with major BCS implications on the line for some teams, nearly every game this week should be a fight to the finish.
Week 11 began on Tuesday night, but the biggest games came on Thursday. No. 5 Baylor defeated No. 12 Oklahoma (41-12), and No. 6 Stanford upset No. 2 Oregon (26-20). It was a crippling loss for Oregon, as they will likely see a drop in the rankings as a result.
There are more exciting matchups to look out for on Saturday. Mississippi State will travel to No. 11 Texas A&M, and the Bulldogs defense will be looking to grow from the last time they faced Johnny Manziel and the Aggies last season.
BYU at No. 21 Wisconsin also has the potential to be an exciting game, but the most compelling matchup of Saturday's slate of games will come at 8:00 p.m. ET when No. 10 LSU takes on No. 1 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. LSU figures to give Alabama their toughest competition to date.
After some of the afternoon games end on Saturday, the focus will shift—at least until LSU-Alabama—to the race for the Heisman trophy. Here are the top contenders looking to improve their cases in Week 11.
Heisman Contenders to Watch
Johnny Manziel
Manziel has a favorable matchup in Week 11 against Mississippi State. Their defense ranks 48th in the nation, allowing 24.3 points per game. They held Connor Shaw of South Carolina to just 10-of-20 passing in Week 10, but four of those completions were touchdowns.
Mike Davis totaled 128 yards on the ground on just 15 carries, so it's clear that the Bulldogs have issues limiting teams on the ground. Manziel should be able to capitalize both in the air and on the ground, and don't be surprised if he racks up 400 total yards.
The key to this one for him will be wide receiver Mike Evans. The 6'5" target makes everything easier for Manziel down the field, as he can easily go over the top of defenses when his receiver gets even a half of a step on his defender.
Look for Manziel to improve his Heisman stock this week.
Jameis Winston
No. 3 Florida State takes on Wake Forest on Saturday, and quarterback Jameis Winston should put up big numbers against a Demon Deacons defense that allowed 56 points to Clemson when they were ranked No. 3 earlier in the season.
They allow just 19.9 points per game, but that's because of strong defensive showings against teams like Presbyterian, UL Monroe and Syracuse. Don't expect the Seminoles to have any trouble moving the ball down the field.
Winston has 24 touchdowns and just six interceptions on the season. He has also tallied three rushing touchdowns. He is dynamic in the pocket and on the move, and this will make it extremely difficult for Wake Forest to contain him.
He doesn't often make mistakes—which is rare for a young quarterback—and he has the rare ability of recognizing when the defense breaks down. He's not afraid to tuck the ball in and run for tough yards, and that's something the defense needs to keep in mind.
This game might get out of hand quickly, and Winston will be at the front of the blowout. He'll have upwards of 200 yards and two touchdowns at the half, with totals around 400 yards and three touchdowns in the end.


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At the table: City and NAACP leaders gather to clear the air
By Kenneth Fine
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NAACP state conference president the Rev. William Barber, left, and Goldsboro/Wayne NAACP president Sylvia Barnes meet with Mayor Al King, members of the City Council, Goldsboro police Chief Tim Bell and other leaders Thursday at City Hall.
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Goldsboro Mayor Al King, left, speaks at the city's meeting with the NAACP. In the background is Goldsboro police Chief Tim Bell.
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After a loving relationship that blossomed over a decade, a Pittsburgh man discovered he had stage-4 cancer. His health deteriorated fast; but his final wish to marry the love of his life came true one day before his death.
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As an ABC News correspondent and weekend anchor, Elizabeth Vargas is used to meeting deadlines. But the expectant mom's first child was in no hurry to cooperate. Nearly two weeks after her due date, doctors at New York Presbyterian Hospital induced labor, then opted for an emergency cesarean section before 7-lb. 13-oz. Zachary Rafael finally arrived on Jan. 31. "I think he knew what was going on in the world," says Vargas, "and decided it was safer inside."
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Package: linux-2.6
Version: 2.6.18.dfsg.1-18etch1
Severity: important
Tags: patch
This issue was originally reported to LKML here:
This problem was eventually fixed upstream, but the patch was quite
invasive. The fix originally proposed (moving the lazy_mmu_prot_update
call) is believed to sufficiently resolve the issue. This fix, along
with a similar fix for migrate.c, was picked up by the RHEL kernels
(attached). I suggest including this fix in stable.
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"In 1979, McDonald's introduced the Happy Meal. Sometime after that, it was decided that the Bible teaches that human life begins at conception."
Fred Clark, previously in the blue for his excellent deconstruction of the Left Behind series and much more, has written a short history lesson on the Evangelical movement's surprisingly recent about-face on the subject of conception, abortion and the human soul. As he notes, "At some point between 1968 and 2012, the Bible began to say something different. That's interesting."
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Included in this issue of The Journal are several contributions on hemophilia, each examining a particular aspect of diagnosis and management. Plasma in large amounts (p 546) continues to be the central treatment for bleeding episodes. Fibrinogen rich in factor VIII, available for only a few years, is a much-needed and welcome addition. It has proved beneficial in complicated cases, as in the patient with hip disarticulation (p 548). Such surgery is traditionally regarded with extreme caution but should not be delayed when a clear indication exists. Tracheostomy for hemophiliacs with severe upper respiratory infection ( p 551) is but one situation where the need for emergency procedures should be anticipated well in advance. Gastric hypothermia for bleeding ulcer diathesis (p 553) assumes added importance when conventional measures fail and major surgery is considered overburdening. Complications of hemophilia are a constant threat and may be more incapacitating than the disease itself.
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