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This was my second year running the Foot Traffic Flat Half Marathon on Sauvie Island. Although there were many improvements and I had a good time, there are many improvements this race could implement to make it even better. The weather could not have been more perfect though, I remember how hot it was last year, and this year just was blissfully perfect running weather for me. I was in the festive spirit, so I dressed up in Patriotic Glory and my new 4th of July tutu so I could be sure my friends spotted me (Dressing crazy means always being able to hug your friends before the race!).
I left super early to get to the race, so I did not get stuck in traffic. Last year I took the 5:45 bus and got to the race at about five minutes to the start. That was a little close for me, but this year I over compensated and was at the race at 4:45. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of traffic that gets gridlocked coming onto the island. I wonder how they didn't get the 'memo' on Facebook and/or the website about how difficult it is driving onto the island. While I was waiting for the Marathon to start a lady commented that she didn't understand why there were still so many runners out warming up with the race about to start. I told her that those weren't people warming up, but runners trying to get to the start line from their cars that were stuck in the gridlock. Her mouth opened in surprise and she said 'Oooooh'.
Both the marathon and half marathon races started late again this year due to traffic. When the race started, there were still people running against the flow of the race which could not have been easy for either runner. The Good news is, the race was chip timed, so runners would have a chip time at least, if they missed the start of the race. When the Half Marathon race started, we passed at least two shuttle busses stuck in the traffic. If I may, I recommend starting the shuttle busses sooner and keeping them running nonstop until 5:30. After that time, people cannot seem to be guaranteed to get there before the start of the race.)
One thing I can rely on is a beautiful race course. This is truly a wonderful course and a treat to run. They did change up the course for the Half Marathoners this year adding a slight hill at mile 4.5, but it made sense, I believe it helped the flow of the race versus the other out and back in previous years, and was for the most part in the shade. The unfortunate part was that there was no volunteer stationed in time at the turn, and the elites at the front of the pack missed the turn, effecting about 10 runners. The good news is, it did not affect the majority of the runners, myself included, and I enjoyed the entire course with no issues. This is truly one of my favorite courses for the sheer beauty, flatness, and spirit of the runners.
I had a plan and it worked very well. I just ran the Vancouver USA Marathon on June 17th, 2012, but I still wanted to see if I could race this course and see where I stood in matter of time (My PR was last year's race at just under 1:58 but I have been training for a marathon and not doing as much speed work as I should). My marathon time was 5:07 but I wanted to run under a 2:05. I ran my goal pace of a 10 minute mile the first mile, and 9:45 the second mile. By then I was warming up and trying for an 8:30 pace in-between my one mile walks putting me about a 9:30/9:20 pace. I wanted to speed up, but I knew I needed to keep it slow for negative splits if I wanted that 2:05.
At Mile 7, I stopped to fill my water and place my Nuun tablet, take a salt tablet (That was a lifesaver! No cramping!) and eat a gel pack. This took about a minute, and I shortened my next walk break to 30 seconds to make up for it. By now my pace was approximately 8:15 in-between my walks. I knew I should not be running that fast, but I could not help it. The course was in the shade and I was feeling good. By mile 9, my excitement had me running an 8:00 min pace in between my walks (as I eagerly thought in my mind I was going to come in a minute or two under two hours). Unfortunately, this was just a bit too fast as I hit mile 11.5 and started to fade. My pace slowed down to about 8:45 and I just could not go any faster. The Red Lizard station and that meant the finish was close! I dug deep, but by then I was tired, and it was all I could do to keep going. Pushing it 30 seconds too fast for three miles killed my lungs and I just tried to keep a 9:00 pace.
Luckily I came across another runner who said 'I always wanted to finish with a runner in a tutu, stay with me'. I told her I would try and we did stay together as we pushed it into the finish line as my running posture and breathing really started to suffer. We ran across the finish line and I tried to smile…I hope your photos turn out well young lady because I am pretty sure my smile is scary. I congratulated and thanked that young lady for bringing me in. I was done and very proud to finish under 2:05 at a chip time of 2:01:13.
Upon finishing I was very happy to receive a large strawberry medal. This almost made up for the lack of goody bag, and was a fantastic improvement over last year's medal. I walked over to another pleasant surprise of the ice baths. Thank you so much! I loved these! (I am hoping this is a trend that future races continue like the Vancouver USA did too). I was able to soak in those and eat some strawberry shortcake before I went to wait for my brother to come in. He was hoping to qualify for Boston, and needed a 3:15 or better. I was able to see some of my friends come in (Shelly Atwell and Donna Kalik) before seeing my twin brother, Michael, coming down the finish chute and finishing just seconds before a time of 3:11! Hope I did not break anyone's ear drums as I screamed to him that he just made Boston!! Man I still am tearing up thinking about that! I am such a proud sister!
After helping my brother, I walked to the Red Lizard Tent and helped hand out electrolytes and encourage runners in that last ¾ of a mile. I was only able to work for the next couple of hours before I had to leave at noon, but next year I am volunteering that entire race! What a neat aid station to work! All in all, I had a great day. There are things the race can improve on and make it better for all, but Foot Traffic still puts on a great race and I hope they continue to accept the comments and improve on them. Please add goody bags, signage along the course, and more shuttles, and keep those medals and ice baths! Congratulations to Michael and all the finishers!


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I elicited from his attendant the following history of the trouble: On the previous Monday evening, while eating his dinner, his tooth-plate, which was an upper one, slipped into his throat and passed down into his esophagus. At the time, he choked but little and coughed only two or three times. He stated to those present that he had swallowed his plate, and in evidence called attention to a lump in his neck. The family physician was called soon after, but found no lump in his neck other than the pomum Adami, and as he could swallow liquids without difficulty and complained of no pain
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Posted at 8:23 AM on January 23, 2007 by Bob Collins (1 Comments)
SF1, the property tax relief bill in the Senate, is getting its first hearing today at the Capitol. I assume it'll be webcast and televised starting at 8:30 this morning.
In the wake of the governor's budget message yesterday, it's clear, I guess, that property tax relief is emerging as the #1 issue, even more so than health insurance for kids, which -- if not tied for #1, is a solid #2.
The "points" prospects for SF1 are pretty unclear right now for authors Sens. Bakk; Skoe; Stumpf; Moua; Sieben. I'll be listening for the first uttering of the words: omnibus bill, which is a death sentence in Minnesota Fantasy Legislature.
At last check, only one committee in the House is taking up specific legislation today. In a 4 p.m. hearing -- the equivalent of a West-Coast ballgame, the Commerce and Labor Committee will take up HF211, which restricts the sale of information in mortgage applications etc. MFL points are at stake for Reps. Zellers; Anderson, S.; Berns; Simpson; Dettmer; Atkins.
BTW, we'll probably have our first Floor Sessionpalooza day on Thursday.
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PCR is a cornerstone technology for genetic research and many molecular diagnostic-based tests. As projects become larger and more clinics adopt PCR-based tests, consistency, speed and performance become increasingly important. Once a lab is routinely processing more than two 96-well plates, they usually begin to consider automating PCR.
Here are five expert tips for making the right decision for your lab.
1. Clarify your objective: Determine exactly what you intend to accomplish by adopting automation in your lab. Important factors to consider: what sections of your workflow you are interested in automating, what level of operator intervention you require, and the timeline for your project, among others.
2. Designing the optimal workflow takes a village: Finding instrumentation that has GUI-enabled programming and preprogrammed scripts is just the beginning. Automated workflows are slightly different from manual workflows. One example is how liquid handlers simplify the PCR cleanup process; the automated workflow has fewer steps than the manual workflow. A good collaborator can help you navigate this process.
3. Nominate an in-house expert: Automating a manual PCR workflow may involve changing the sample plate map, which will subtly change the liquid handling workflow. When it comes to creating the automation program, an in-house expert collaborating with an automation instrument supplier will make the process much more successful.
4. Calibrate your system—the three C's: Automated PCR, just like the manual version, depends on integrity between the chemistry and the process. Here is a mnemonic to ensure your system runs optimally:
5. Maximize your automation investment dollar—choose a future-proof system: It's critical to find a system that is as close to future proof as you can get. Look for these three key attributes: hardware compatibility, application flexibility, and an open reagent platform. If your throughput changes, you may need to expand automation to additional applications, so application and third party hardware compatibility becomes important. In addition, a platform that can work with any PCR reagent kit insulates your lab from single-source reagent problems, such as a kit discontinuation.
In the short run, investment in automation will enable higher productivity, less hands-on time and fewer wasted reagents. These cost savings will equal the instrument's purchase price and installation cost within the first year. Your return on investment, however, is generated in the end and depends more heavily on which platform you choose.
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Since 2001 the German artist and designer Winfried Baumann has been exploring urban nomadism. In this 13-year period he has produced an incredible collection of small, flexible, and movable constructions that give shelter to urban nomads in the widest sense. Doing so he has created a powerful and influential statement about urban nomadism as an upcoming lifestyle.Read more →


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Destination review: Turkey
Seize any opportunity you get to feast your eyes on nature's mastery of sculpture at Turkey's Cappadochia and Pamukkaleare regions
For a country that is over 90 per cent Asian geographically, but has more than 2,000 years of European history; practices Islam but has been home to the world's largest Christian church for nearly a 1,000 years; and which is Perso-Arabic by language but Latin-Roman by script, Turkey has managed to imbibe the best of many things.
If Turkey is European in mind, it is very much Asian by heart. It is not to be outdone by its flamboyant Mediterranean European neighbourhood with which it shares sea, sun, and sibling rivalry.
Turkey has taken a quantum leap developmentally. Despite that, agriculture not aeronautics, tourism not technology, pottery not power-reactors and carpets not corporates still remain its major modes of sustenance. It still prefers colonic irrigation to toilet paper. It is a country of contrasts, a feature very evident when sightseeing.
Spread across two continents, the vibrant metropolis of Istanbul is very much the key to Turkey. It is packed with so much that even a four day visit may not do justice to it. Its list of must-sees include the Romanesque Aya Sophia, the Ottoman palace of Topkapi with its elaborate Harem section, the Renaissance-styled palace of Dolmabahce with its fourton chandelier, the Grand Bazaar with its chain of over 4000 shops, the Blue Mosque with its intricate tile-work and the leisurely cruise along the Bosphorus with views of Turkey's dome and the minaret-studded skyline. For panorama enthusiasts, the twilight views from the Pierre Loti and Camilica Hill are a must.
Located 750 kms, one jethour or nine car-hours south-east of Istanbul, the region of Cappadocia features a landscape that some would call lunar and others Martian. In any case, it certainly does give one the feeling of being out of this world. This outlandish piece of land that once inspired the extraterrestrial backdrop of Steven Spielberg's Star Wars has been hypothesized to be formed by the deposition of tufa or soft rock, containing volcanic ash purged out of three active volcanoes.
Before man could lay his hands upon the tufa with his chisel and hammer, Nature laid hers with wind and water to carve out rock pedestals that one identifies as fairy chimneys. Man subsequently burrowed his way through them, building cave homes and underground cities — the one in Derinkuyu has 7 levels and 80 meters in depth — complete with kitchens, dining areas, toilets, ventilation shafts, stables, meeting halls, churches and abbeys.


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MINDINAO, Philippines -- For decades, Mindinao in the southern Philippines has been marked by armed conflict between Christians and Muslims.
A rebel army seeking an independent Muslim state is waging war with the government there, and residents are caught in the middle.
Despite these dangers, foreign missionaries from Eternal Life International are working with local churches to bring the gospel to even the most militant of Muslims.
The group has held a series of peace and healing crusades in the southern Philippines.
During one event, militants set off three bombs in the region. One exploded near the school where a peace concert was being held.
Howard Ferris, founder of Eternal Life International, is confident God will keep the missionaries safe.
"The Lord protects us. We have the mandate from God to go to areas that are troubled and have unrest," he said. "There's even more reason to preach the gospel in this region because the greater the darkness, the light stands out more."
Howard and his wife Leslie first traveled from America to Mindanao in 2008 to participate in missions work.
On that trip they visited a camp of Mujahideen fighters. They were the first Christians to make such a visit.
"Outside it looked scary to see all kinds of guns, but one of the things that was amazing is that five days before we came, the general had a dream that Allah appeared to him, and saw white people coming to his camp to bring a blessing," Howard recalled.
"We preached Jesus Christ the Son of God, the one who died on the cross for our sins. And when we gave the invitation the general stood up, the Mujahideen warrior stood up, and they prayed confessing Isa Almasih, Jesus Christ, as savior and Lord," he added.
Since then, Howard has returned to Mindanao several times to spread the good news of salvation and healing to the people. At one peace concert, Howard and local Christians united with former Mujahideen warriors.
Pastor Paul Abraham's church has partnered with Howard. He said God is the reason Muslim rebels are attending Christian gatherings in the area.
"When the perfect time of God comes, nothing is impossible," Abraham said. "The unity we have with these Muslims is the fruit of many years of prayers and tears."
"What good will it do for the church if we are all celebrating and around us are people mourning, dying in the war, and children are hungry?" he continued. "This is the reason why we hold the peace concerts because we believe that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is the only one who can bring true peace in the land."
Abdullah Omar is the commanding general who welcomed the Christians to their camp in 2008. He says the unity between Muslims and Christians will unite more people in the area.
"We are no longer fighters. We want to promote peace, and we can only achieve this when Christians, Muslims and the tribal people unite," he said.
"I learned from the Bible that it is a sin to kill. We should not kill each other because we were all created by God," Omar continued. "I am very happy for the support of our Christian brothers and for bringing God's message to us."
Ferris said many converts remain Muslim in culture, but they believe in Isa Almasih, Jesus Christ.
"Americans may think they're Christian because of culture. I see the same parallelism [here], Howard explained. "They are Muslims culturally, but they believe in Jesus Christ."
"Even if a Muslim will not receive Christ, they come and ask for prayer," he added. "And so we will pray for them because the Bible says the goodness of God will lead people to repent."
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As of Dec. 17, the Mega Millions jackpot was a record $648 million, and if nobody hits it this time we could see the world's first billion dollar jackpot.
It's a rare treat, but if you won it, your soul would not change but for myriad temptations.
My 11-year-old son, Benjamin, and I talked about it, "Dad, if we won the lottery would you let me have a TV in my room?"
"Sorry, but the answer is no. And we may very well not get cable or Netflix, either. But, then again, since you're all on the honor roll (the four Herman kids), maybe we could make a contingency deal for cable and Netflix as long as you all stay on it."
A moment of reflection passed with no talking.
"You realize you would still have to go to college and go to work. Do you know why? (hint) There are at least three good reasons."
After several guesses Ben finally came up with, "Oh, I know. Everybody has to do something, right?"
"Yes-that's one. When you do good work, you feel good."
People were not designed to do nothing every day. The most miserable Americans suffer from slothfulness. Whether they are rich or live in trailer parks, people who do little more than play video games, eat too much, and watch TV all day soon become depressed and many end up on drugs.
On the other hand, we learn in Ecclesiates 5:12: "Sweet is the sleep of a laborer, whether he eats little or much, but the full stomach of the rich will not let him sleep."
I continued: "And you have to go to college because we don't have a crystal ball to know the future; therefore, you must make yourself relevant to any era by acquiring skills that will always be important such as a nurse or a doctor.
"For example, if you won the lottery and quit school before developing your skills, all you would have is a big pile of money in a bank. God forbid, during the next world war, your bank might disappear overnight leaving you with nothing. However, if you become a doctor, they could never take your skills away from you."
"Lastly, everyone has been endowed with a gift, so God requires everyone to do good work. Just find something you love to do that's good for society and then push your self to see how good you can be. If you do this, you will have a good life whether you win the lottery or not."
Proverbs 22:29: "Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings."
After our chat I realized the false hope the lottery offers, such as Ecclesiastes 5:10: "Whosoever loves money never has money enoughthis too is meaningless. Excessive money represents power and pride and easily leads a soul astray."
One wonders if it is worth it.
And if you're still a doubter or a scoffer, consider the following thought experiment:
[The idea is that we all currently have something (a sound mind), we wouldn't give up for Bill Gates' massive fortune worth about 5 million years of minimum wage labor or 118 times the current Mega Millions jackpot.
I asked my 7th period anatomy and physiology class the day before Thanksgivings break:
"Would you trade your vision, the very eyes in your head, for all of Bill Gates' money?"
Interestingly, most people would rather keep their eyes even though they envy Bill Gates' wealth.
One sweet young man, Willie Summerlin III, said he would seriously consider sacrificing his eyes so his mother wouldn't have to work so hard to take care of his family. So I switched it up on him.
"Willie, would you trade your mother's love for all Bill Gates' money?"
"Never!" He quickly replied.
Then I weaned my class, "So when your loving mother woke you this morning and you opened your eyes to see the light of day once again, why didn't you jump up and down yelling as if you had just won the lottery - but twice?"
They stared in astonishment. A few muttered, "I don't know."
The skinny is that we allow scarcity or rarity to deceive us. Nearly every person all day long has eyes that work and a mother's love, but very few people have a billion dollars so we value money more and take our greatest treasures for granted.
Now isn't that a shame?
Herman is a Warren resident.


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Category: News | Posted on Wed, January, 25th 2012 by THCFinder
What kind of bs is going on now....
As of 7pm Pacific, I checked the YouTube.com/WhiteHouse page to see how many votes our question received in President Obama's latest YouTube Forum. The good news? Our question, "With over 850,000 Americans arrested in 2010, for marijuana charges alone, and tens of billions of tax dollars being spent locking up non-violent marijuana users, isn't it time we regulate and tax marijuana?" received 4,023 votes, making it one of the most popular submissions to the forum.
The bad news?
"The submission has been removed because people believe it is inappropriate." Hmm, well, who are these people? The question got 241 "thumbs down" votes from viewers, was that it? I notice that of the 615 questions submitted that asked about "With over 850,000 Americans arrested in 2010″ in the text, some still remain with 28 "thumbs down" and others are removed with as few as three, so it doesn't seem like "people" refers to viewers or the public, does it?
Who are these people, President Obama? They're not the people out here who keep making marijuana legalization the number one topic of these online forums. They're not the millions whose lives are impacted by a marijuana arrest; the tokers and their families who lose jobs, houses, kids, freedom, assets, respect, security, and peace of mind because of marijuana prohibition.
Sadly, I think these people are actually just one person… a guy who smoked weed (and snorted coke) back in the day as a teenager in Hawaii and was damn lucky he didn't get caught or today he'd be Barry the Drug Criminal.
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Kansans Call For Legalization Of Medical Marijuana
Category: Medical Marijuana | Posted on Wed, January, 25th 2012 by THCFinder
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - "Support safe medicine," the signs said. "We would like safe access to medical marijuana," Esau Freeman shouted.
"Oh I'm very upset," Freeman said. "I feel like these legislators are being obstructionists, they're dragging their feet," he said.
Freeman, a member of MedCanKan.org, was just one of about 20 activists in a small, but passionate crowd gathered at 914 SW Harrison Street to support legalizing marijuana for medicinal use.
The rally was organized by the Kannabis Project, a political action committee "to reform cannabis laws in Kansas" - just ahead of an hearing on the issue inside the Docking State Office Building.
The Cannabis Compassion and Care Act, or HB 2330 received an informational hearing Tuesday in the House Health and Human Services Committee - after it languished in the House for a year.
Time, organizers say, could mean life or death for a patient.
"My mother developed terrible psoriasis and arthritis, and I encouraged her to use it," he said, referring to cannabis . "And she felt like the law was the law, and she didn't use it and she was prescribed FDA-approved drugs - which actually killed her," he said.
HB 2330, introduced by Rep. Gayle Finney of Wichita, would legalize marijuana use for patients with certain debilitating medical conditions, served by designated care centers.
Advocates say cannabis reduces pain, moderates nausea and increases appetite among people suffering from cancer, aids, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis c and other maladies.
But the measure has made little headway since Finney introduced it last year.
Committee chairwoman Brenda Landwehr had walked out of a hearing on a similar bill two years ago.
"We'd like for [the committee] to actually have a real hearing, listen to this honest and fair debate about it, have a discussion about it. And then get this bill out of the committee and move it to the floor," she said.
Opponents of medical marijuana say that's the wrong place to decide on a medical issue.
"Marijuana is not a medicine," Dr. Eric Voth, an addiction specialist at Stormont-Vail Healthcare, said. "It's very impure, it's very unreliable. And to vote to make something a medicine, bypasses the FDA and it creates something by popular vote," he said.
"And that is a very serious thing we should not embrace." Voth also serves as chairman of the Institute on Global Drug Policy.
Freeman says that though medical marijuana doesn't cure, his mother would have avoided the drug that killed her.
"I think that if she hadn't taken that risk with an FDA-approved medicine, she'd still be here today to play with my daughter," he said.
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UNFCCC Releases Report on Workshop to Further the Understanding of NAMAs by Developing Countries
13 August 2012: The UNFCCC has released the report (FCCC/AWGLCA/2012/INF.2) of a workshop to further the understanding of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) by developing countries, underlying assumptions, and support needed for implementation of these actions. The report contains a summary of the workshop presentations and the exchanges of views.
The objective of the workshop, which was held in Bonn, Germany, on 18 May 2012, was to facilitate the understanding of the diversity of NAMAs by developing countries as communicated and contained in document FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/INF.1, the underlying assumptions and any support needed for the implementation of these actions. The meeting, organized by the Secretariat during the first part of the 15th session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention (AWG-LCA), addressed, inter alia: the diversity of NAMAs; their underlying assumptions; methodologies, sectors and gases covered; the global warming potential value used; the support needed for NAMA implementation; and the estimated mitigation outcomes.
Presentations were made by 12 parties and an observer organization, which showed that NAMAs are diverse in scale, scope, means of support and co-benefits resulting from their implementation. The report highlights that NAMAs presented were at different stages of development; some in initial planning; others at the final stage of development, ready to seek support for implementation; and others are already being implemented.
The report also underscores that: many parties' NAMAs are being prepared and implemented in the context of wider national action plans and long-term development strategies; institutional arrangements, instruments and incentives, including national funds and regulatory and legislative frameworks, are being carried out to facilitate NAMAs implementation; and multi-stakeholder, participative process-based approaches are being used in developing action plans. Additionally, parties presented estimates of financial support needed for their NAMAs' implementation.
This workshop was organized following the decision of the Conference of the Parties, at its seventeenth session, to continue in-session workshops in a structured manner, to further the understanding of the diversity of nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) by developing country Parties as communicated and contained in document FCCC/AWGLCA/2011/INF.1, the underlying assumptions and any support needed for the implementation of these actions, noting different national circumstances and the respective capabilities of these Parties. [Workshop Report]


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Featured Golf News
Olympia Fields to Host 2015 U.S. Amateur
Olympia Fields Country Club has been selected by the United States Golf Association as the site of the 2015 U.S. Amateur Championship, to be played August 24-30.
The U.S. Amateur will be contested over the North and South Courses at Olympia Fields in Illinois. The North Course, designed by Willie Park and opened in 1923, has hosted three previous USGA championships: the 1928 U.S. Open (won by Johnny Farrell), the 1997 U.S. Senior Open (won by Graham Marsh) and the 2003 U.S. Open (won by Jim Furyk). It also held the 1925 and 1961 PGA Championships.
The South Course, a 1915 Tom Bendelow design that recently underwent a major restoration by Steve Smyers, will host the 2011 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship from July 18-23.
"Everyone at Olympia Fields is thrilled by the club's selection as the host site for the 2015 U.S. Amateur," said club president Jeff Goldman. "It is a true honor to welcome the country's oldest and most prestigious amateur championship."
The club was established in 1915 as a center for amateur sports and family activities. Its first president, Amos Alonzo Stagg, was an icon of amateur athletics who served on the U.S. Olympic Committee and is a member of both the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
First contested in 1895, the U.S. Amateur is the oldest golf championship in the country - one day older than the U.S. Open - and is for amateurs who have USGA Handicap Indexes not exceeding 2.4.
Prior to 2015, the championship will be contested at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis., from August 22-28, 2011; at Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village, Colo., from August 20-26, 2012; at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., from August 19-25, 2013; and at Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Ga., from August 18-24, 2014.
The above report is courtesy of the USGA. For additional information, visit www.usga.org.
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SANTA CLARITA - Members of the Hart district board voted Wednesday to approve a one-year agreement with the Hart District Teachers Association that includes a full restoration of the school year, additional professional development days and a one-time payment for this academic year.
The recent agreement reflects a full 180 days of instruction within the William S. Hart Union High School District, a level the district returned to after years of furlough days as a result of budget cuts. The school year had been trimmed to 175 days to save money.
The agreement also includes two additional staff development days that will be used to help implement Common Core State Standards in the district.
Those standards, which are expected to be fully implemented in the next few years, emphasize critical thinking and real-world applications of classroom concepts.
"It was a positive experience working with the leadership of the Hart District Teachers Association," said Michael Vierra, the district's assistant superintendent of human resources. "Collaboratively, both the district and association were able to interpret the new state Local Control Funding Formula and agree upon terms that benefit students first but also support faculty and staff.
"Of particular emphasis was restoring the school year to 180 days for students while also providing paid staff development for teachers in the Common Core State Standards," he said.
Those two days are scheduled for Nov. 1, 2013, and Feb. 14, 2014, according to the district.
The agreement also includes a one-time, unscheduled payment for every member of the teachers association. That payment will be 1.5 percent of the union member's salary.
With the agreement finalized, the last day of the school year is now set for June 6. Graduation dates for high schools in the Hart district have also been finalized.
Those ceremonies begin May 30 with Valencia High School and conclude with the June 7 commencement at Academy of the Canyons.
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Rivalry is the great dramatic engine that drives our love of sport. To be sure, athletic competition is compelling in its own right. But when the opponents share a history of antagonism, fan interest inevitably peaks.
In each of the past two years, the biggest event in boxing has been the latest chapter in the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez rivalry. There is a good chance Pacquiao-Marquez V will provide some of the sport's biggest memories in 2013.
Trying to determine the greatest boxing rivalries of all time is a daunting, if intriguing task. While there can be no doubt about which rivalry must rank No. 1, and several other rivalries stand out for obvious inclusion, this is still the sort of article where I am conscious of leaving off several worthy contenders and am confident that readers will point out at least one or two more that make me do a Homer Simpson "Doh!" for having overlooked them even for consideration.
For the sake of this list, I have only considered rivalries of three fights or longer. I have also given a preference to rivalries which had major historical significance and/or relevance to establishing dominance in a weight class.
Because of these two considerations, a number of very important and extremely popular rivalries will not be included.


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By School reports
– Northeast CC will play Jones today at 10 a.m., in an elimination game at the Region XXIII softball tournament in Clinton. The winner faces top-ranked LSU-Eunice in the championship game at noon and earns a berth in NJCAA Division II World Series.
Northeast (32-18) defeated Northwest 3-2 on Friday before suffering its first loss of the tournament with a 9-0 setback to LSU-Eunice.
-Itawamba CC defeated East Central 8-7 on Friday in the opening game of their MACJC state baseball playoff series. Game 2 is today in Fulton at 2 p.m.


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Caramelized Onion & Fig Pizza
Do you have any exciting New Year's Eve parties in your future? If so, then I have an appetizer recipe for you! Every year for New Year's Eve I have high hopes of pulling together this totally decadent, awe-inspiring, delicious appetizer that I'm going to bring to the party and everyone is going to love! Tragically, what usually happens is the recipe I'm trying ends up being way too complicated or takes so much time that I have to abandon the mission halfway through and end up snagging a packaged tray on my way to the party.
Next, thinly slice one medium onion.
Add the onions to the melted spread and let cook for about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Ta-da, almost done! Meanwhile, chop up one cup dried figs (found in our grocery aisle by the other dried fruits). Figs are high in fiber and not an overly sweet dried fruit. They complement the savory caramelized onion in this dish perfectly!
Add the chopped figs and water or port to the golden brown onions. Cook until all of the liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, lay one Sprouted Grain Pizza Crust from our deli onto a large baking sheet. Not only is this a better-for-you pizza crust option, it's incredibly convenient! No fuss means getting to the party on time. Next, we're going to arrange 3 slices of cheese, torn to fit, on the pizza crust.
Evenly top with the onion and fig mixture, pressing gently into the crust. Bake the pizza at 450°F for 12 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown. Slice this decadent dish into 8 pieces to serve appetizer-style.
You can take this pizza to the party and give a quick re-heat in an oven for 10 minutes or until heated through or simply serve on a classic wooden cutting board at your house. Wherever you are this New Year's Eve and whatever you're doing; I hope you have a wonderful time and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Caramelized Onion & Fig Pizza
Adapted Recipe courtesy of Unilever Chefs
- 2 Tbsp. I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dried mission figs, chopped (about 5oz.)
- 1 Tbsp. port wine or 1 Tbsp. water
- 3 slices low-fat Swiss cheese
- 1 (12-in.) Sprouted Grain Crusts from the deli
Preheat oven to 450°.
Melt I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in figs and port (or water) and cook until liquid is absorbed. Arrange 3 slices cheese, torn to fit, onto the pizza crust, then evenly top with onion mixture; press gently. Arrange pizza on baking sheet and bake 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is crisp. Garnish, if desired, with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves. Cut each to pizza into 8 wedges.
TIP: Also great as a bruschetta topping! Simply toast rounds of French bread, then top with onion and fig mixture. Garnish with shredded cheese and toast until golden.
Yield: 8 appetizer servings
Per Serving*: Calories 180, Total Fat 7g (Saturated 1.5g, Trans 0g), Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 210mg, Total Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g), Protein 6g, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 10%, Iron 10%
*Nutritional values are an approximation. Actual nutritional values may vary due to preparation techniques, variations related to suppliers, regional and seasonal differences, or rounding.
Jenny Dahl is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with Festival Foods and is certified by the state of WI.


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The Leading Bowhunting Website!
Hello, I have a cow tag for the late season in the alsea unit. Any thoughts of a good place to go. Will have to travel and camp out.How's the blacktail(late) hunting as well?
years ago hunted southeast of five rivers lots of sign but elk always on the move.


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20GB, 60GB models more expensive to make
Sony will stop selling two PlayStation 3 models — the 20GB and 60GB — in Japan at the end of the month to concentrate on the 40GB console.
Both models are compatible with the PlayStation 2, but more expensive to manufacture than the 40GB, which is not compatible.
The marketing strategy is also under way in Europe, which will leave North America as the only major territory where consumers can choose from two PS3 models — the 40GB and 80GB.
Sony sold 1.2 million PS3 machines in Japan last year compared to 3.6 million sales for Nintendo's rival Wii console.


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Art in Salcey Forest
An ongoing exhibition of sculptures, Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire.
See images of the sculptures, a guide to the walk, and the map
Open to the public every day. To view the sculptures, see the guide to the walk and the map or join a guided walk.
Please note, bearing in mind the current felling operations I have decided to remove some sculptures and resite them next Spring. Currently there are three sculptures to be seen in the forest:
Regeneration II
Found object/Webs
Spirit weave III
I will arrange walks once the sculptures are resited (expected to be Spring 2015). The new sites will probably include some to the west of the current walk to take account of future planned felling work. If you would like details of the walks and other events, please contact me.
Details of the original exhibition: see installation images of the sculptures and images from 2011.
View each of the original nine sculptures:
Light; IrisII; Body weave III; Spirit weave II; Wood spirit; Geodesic body weave; Falling seeds; Regeneration; Wood spirit II


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It was quite and very clean. Comfortable and the room was very nice......
The only thing that turned me off was the customer service.
the price was $65
The room was only dusted at eye level. Any furniture that was close to floor was full of dust. Recliner in room did not work well. Bed was very hard.
The Old style tv was ok to deal with.
The bath room was clean and was acceptable.
A 2 star hotel at best.
The modern rooms and how quiet it was. The staff who helped us was excellent.
The room had a new modern air conditioner.
Security was extremely lax. ALL doors to enter the building had broken locks or were left open. TV in the room had good sound but no picture.
Yes, had an emergency wanted to cancel one of the night's and they said they couldn't do anything for me
I know for a fact I left my jacket and keys in the closet hotel and when I went back to get it, it was was stolen and now they trying to say they didn't find a jacket in the room I'm never renting a room at this hotel ever again
Family owned. Beautiful garden. Service was above and beyond. Clean rooms, very quiet, a little older hotel but well maintained and the owners will do whatever they can to help you. Also great location. I would return here anytime.
A very well managed familiar business!
Their shower was a walk in rather than a bath tub
I didn't like that the entire hotel smelled of cat liter and the room stinks of smoke fro. The moment i opened the door. The floors were splintered and cracked so I was always having to wear shoes
Hospitable clean close to campus
I stay here frequently for business. The location is great and there are plenty of restaurants within 2 miles, and one good within walking distance. Great hotel with good beds.
Nothing particular to this hotel, but with any budget brand like this there are not plugs near the bed for charging and there is not shampoo in the bathroom. Not anything exceptional to this hotel, but what you normally see in budget lodging.
Very noisy fridge, noisy air conditioner on all night in room next door.
The hotel rooms have been upgraded from the pictures on the website. They now have decent sized flat screens and new microwave-fridge combos. The bed was comfortable and did not squeak. Great parking.
The toilet and the shower were really loud and the exhaust fan in the bathroom did not work. There were some minor damage to the bathroom wall, small paint chips from constant contact or something.
The television didnt work
Fridge and microwave.
Noisy guests.
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Chat with KC Joyner
Joyner, aka The Football Scientist, uses game film to track, tabulate and analyze nearly every measurable statistic in an NFL game. He is a regular Insider contributor and has his own website at thefootballscientist.com.
Send your questions now and join KC in The Show on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET!
Joyner Archive: Columns | Chats
KC Joyner (4:01 PM)
Good afternoon! Let's talk some football.
Let's just get this out of the way now: Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre Favre
KC Joyner (4:01 PM)
Or, maybe it would be more accurate to say let's talk some Favre?
J (Milwaukee)
Based on your LT article and book, are the Bills ahead of the curve in not giving into Jason Peters' contract demand?
KC Joyner (4:04 PM)
Blindsided shows the LT is only worth big dollars if it tops an already really good line off. Buffalo may not quite be there on that front, so holding Peters dollars back probably makes sense.
Broad Street Brian (sneaking a peak from work)
Lito Shepard is annoyed because the owner (Jeff Laurie) mentioned Lito?s poor YPA in an otherwise good report on Shepard. But he thinks the whole stat is bunk, as do most Eagles fans. Please explain why Lito really was bad last year and why the numbers rarely lie. And Part two, if a personnel man comments on YPA no one cares, do you think it was proper for the owner to comment? Thanks for making the work day better!
KC Joyner (4:06 PM)
Lito was bad because his 8.1 YPA (yards per attempt for those uninitiated) ranked tied for 62nd among cornerbacks. He tied with Samari Rolle and Shawntae Spencer, both of whom aren't exactly in good positions to command top dollar. 8.1 is not a good YPA (5-6 is really good) and it is the best Lito's put up in his career.
bob (upper marlboro
The obvious question of the day....how does Favre improve Cotchery and Coles?
KC Joyner (4:07 PM)
Vertically. Favre was best in the league in YPA on vertical passes (11+ yards or more downfield). Oddly enough, Favre will also improve the Jets with his bad decision rating. He was at 2.7% last season, which equates to about 1 in every 37 passes thrown into coverage. Pennington was at 3.7%, which is about one in every 27 passes tossed into coverage.
Kirk (LA)
Let's assume Big Al has 5 years left before he takes the long dirt nap. Wouldn't he have a better chance of seeing his beloved Raiders win a Superbowl if he leaves Kiffen alone and actually lets him coach without having to watch his back?
KC Joyner (4:10 PM)
I cover this very topic in Scientific Football 2008 (which, by the way, will be available for electronic download this evening). The nutshell is that Kiffin is a scheme coach (wants to win with playcalling - think Mike Martz) and Al is a personnel guy (wants to win with players) (both terms stem from an essay in Blindsided). Scheme guys want to control everything and Al isn't built that way so even if Kiffin is a genius, I don't think this partnership works out long term.
Broad Street Brian (philly)
Part two: Do you think it's proper for the owner to comment on Lito's YPA?
KC Joyner (4:11 PM)
Why not? He owns the team and obviously has done some reading up on the subject. Lito asking him to put out big dollars and I for one like it when owners do personal research into the matter. I'll take that over the absentee owner any day of the week.
Luis (SB, CA)
Crazy question: Can the NYJ trade Favre to a 3rd party/team who can then trade him to Minnesota? I really want to see Favre vs. GB on Monday night
KC Joyner (4:12 PM)
Great question. I haven't heard anything that says there is a non-trade clause in the Jets contract but I imagine there probably is.
J.B. (Dunmore, PA)
So then I would be wise to keep Cotchery on my Fantasy League team then?
KC Joyner (4:13 PM)
Absolutely. By the way, Cotchery's metrics have been just as good as Coles' for the last two years, so there's another reason to keep him.
Eric (Sioux City)
Will you clarify "electronic download". Are those who purchased the paper version able to download the file or is it a separate cost.
KC Joyner (4:13 PM)
Paper version purchasers through the site will have electronic access later tonight. It will be a PDF that will be sent to them.
ben (boston)
KC, can't the personal guys and the scheme guys co-exist and produce a better team?
KC Joyner (4:15 PM)
It's hard to explain in this format (it is about a 3,000-4,000 word essay in Blindsided) but the short answer is not really. Personnel guys build teams one way and scheme teams another.
Joe (york)
KC, a fantasy question. I select 2nd overall in a 10-man standard league and will take AP (or LT if #1 goofs). What are your thoughts on grabbing one of the stud QBs and a stud WR in 2nd and 3rd? i feel like there are a bunch of RBs in the same category for rounds 4/5...thoughts?
KC Joyner (4:17 PM)
I hate to give the standard answer but at #2 I'd still take a running back. Once you get past AP and Westbrook, it starts to drop off there pretty quick. You can still get an elite WR/QB later but you can't get an elite RB.
Broad Street Brian
I also agree with The Owner .I think Lito's just a bit sore because the true hurt and kinda undermines his position. To be paid like a great corner, instead of a good one. Thanks for the facts, straight facts.
KC Joyner (4:18 PM)
Or he should at least prove he is capable of being the ballhawk he was a couple of years ago. Philly is willing to put up with a higher YPA if the CB gets some picks but when the picks stop coming, the YPA becomes an issue.
im confused...i am taking an RB at #2. i was talking the 2nd and 3rd rounds. I dont see too many elite RBs outside of the top 10....
KC Joyner (4:20 PM)
Sorry, my mistake there. I like that approach because you can stock up on as many elite players as possible. You won't get a 2nd elite RB and I would think elite WRs and QBs would outweigh 2nd tier RBs, especially if you have a plan for some high risk/high upside style RBs.
Luis (SB, CA)
KC, you've mentioned that Cotchery/Coles improve with Favre. How does that impact Thomas Jones? the guy still broke 1000yds last year and now has Faneca and a legit pass threat.
KC Joyner (4:21 PM)
And a QB who will want to throw the ball 500 times. Jones will get better opportunities (i.e. more goal line chances with a better QB) but he'll likely get fewer chances with the ball due to Favre wanting to pitch it every chance he gets.
Michael (connecticut)
For Luis, Can you give the infomation to him. If jets trade favre to Minn Jets will owe Packers 3 first round picks for next three years.
KC Joyner (4:22 PM)
I'm not sure of the validity of this but assuming Michael is correct, that's a definite hard pill to swallow.
KC, Why does Miami want Pennington???
KC Joyner (4:24 PM)
In a good year, Pennington's metrics beat everything Miami's had out of that position of late. That's what they must be looking at, that and that Pennington could be had for next to nothing (relatively speaking).
J (Milwaukee)
Please let Joe from york that there is always an availability in our league for his type of drafting! Teams that dont draft a 2nd RB till the 4th round better get lucky.
KC Joyner (4:25 PM)
J, I'd agree with you for many leagues but if Joe's league is a PPR league, going elite WR/QB may be a very viable option over a decent #2 RB.
Luis (SB, CA)
For Michael: hence, my asking if the Jets trade him to someone else, who then trade him to Minn. I'm aware of the 3 1st rounder stipulation
KC Joyner (4:26 PM)
Not sure how the league would take that but I imagine the Packers would want the 3 pick punishment enforced in any event. I believe Goddell would see it that way as well.
KC, don't you think Chad Pennington would be a good fit for the Kansas City Chiefs? 1.They need a QB 2.He knows Herman Edwards.
KC Joyner (4:27 PM)
If I were Pennington, I'd fear that O line. I believe KC allowed the most sacks in the NFL last year (or were tied for the most). That's a rough situation to go to.
Xander (Philly)
Two words for you KC: Madden Curse...the people at EA Sports tried to beat the system and throw a retired guy on the cover and look what happened...
KC Joyner (4:29 PM)
Will it count as a Madden curse if the guy plays in a different uniform than what's on the cover? And doesn't that say something for the people at EA to put Favre on the cover the year he helps pull the biggest trade in the NFL since maybe the Herschel trade? Maybe they had some inside skinny?
Steve (Rochester, NY)
I haven't read your book yet but I understand that you talk about Ray Guy and his chances of getting into the HOF. How do you envision his chance changing once he is eligible as a senior selection? Do you personally feel he belongs in the HOF?
KC Joyner (4:32 PM)
There is a chapter in Blindsided that covers the best Hall of Famers. The methodology used was All Pro picks, with a high premium going to consensus All Pro picks (which is the most difficult single season honor to get). Guy had six consensus seasons, which is more than any eligible player around except Bruce Smith and Rod Woodson, both of whom will get into Canton in their first ballot. There are more reasons than that as to why Guy should go but the gist is he absolutely belongs.
Gill (Boston, MA)
KC - can you rank these corners best to worst...Asante Samuel, Nate Clements, DeAngelo Hall, and Quentin Jammer....to me these guys are good players, but not studs.
KC Joyner (4:33 PM)
I'd put Samuel first because of he has the best combination of YPA and ballhawking skills. Jammer goes second because he has been one of the best shutdown CBs the past two years (under 6 YPA both times). Clements goes next then Hall.
Ryan (Chicago,IL)
Remeber before free agency when you told me the Vikings wouldn't spend a lot of money. What do you have to say for yourself now?
KC Joyner (4:34 PM)
That I'm glad I was wrong. I love it when a team goes all out to improve their team, especially when they are in a situation where they are not very far away from being a Super Bowl contender. I'll take being wrong on that front every day of the week.
Ryan (Brooklyn)
Yet another chat with no mention of the champion Giants. The NFL will pay for this lack of respect and we Big Blue fans will enjoy another parade down the canyon of heroes. And Favre can bring his 8-8 Jets as spectators!
KC Joyner (4:36 PM)
I still don't understand why Giants fans aren't Jets fans and vice-versa. It's not like the old baseball days where the intra-city rival was the competition for a title. These guys are in different conferences for crying out loud!
Chuck (Wyoming)
Good or bad PR for madden: Putting Farve on the '09 cover vs. a player that hasn't tested the patience of fans?
KC Joyner (4:37 PM)
I'm sure EA looks at it as the only bad PR is no PR. People are talking about their game and that's a big plus.
Who is the starting TE for the Jets this season? Dustin Keller, Bubba Franks, or Chris Baker?
KC Joyner (4:39 PM)
I'd give dollars to donuts it won't be Baker. He's a very good receiving threat at TE (the metrics say he is as good as Shockey) but his blocking leaves something to be desired and he makes mistakes in the passing game at times as well. Mangini won't take him out of the doghouse so I'd put my chips on Keller.
Dee (Greenville, NC)
Its been a while......Did you see the Rivers interview from NFL Live? Do you see this as the year V Jackson finally takes a huge step forward? It's been a while since the Chargers had a really good WR and I think Gates missing time (if he does, which I hope he doesn't) will help Philip out in the long run because it will force him to trust his WR more.
KC Joyner (4:41 PM)
Dee, I'm glad you posted because I wanted to let you know I dedicated the Rivers comment in Scientific Football 2008 to you. His review wasn't all positive, mind you, but I figured that was appropriate since those are the times you chime in! Regarding Jackson, he did get a lot better but the game by game metrics I ran on him for SF 2008 say he still needs to get more consistent.
Karl (Chicago)
Which CB rates better: Charles Woodson or Al Harris?
KC Joyner (4:41 PM)
Woodson by a mile last year and by a few steps the year before. Why Harris gets the Pro Bowl play and not Woodson, I have no idea.
Ryan (Brooklyn)
Would you like the Yankees if you were a Mets fan? And vice-versa? Same goes for the Cubs and White Sox. I don't understand why in baseball fans are supposed to hate the other city team but in football we should root for the both teams? What happens if one day there is an all-Meadowlands Super Bowl? Your team is your team KC! Root for no others.
KC Joyner (4:43 PM)
I'm a Michigan guy but I'll pull for MSU in every game except when they are playing the Maize and Blue. I guess that might be easier because UM fans have OSU to aim their antipathy towards.
Mike (Ellicott City, Md.)
How many sacks can we expect between Taylor and Carter this year? Over or under 25?
KC Joyner (4:44 PM)
I'd have to take the under there. I did sack type metrics for Scientific Football 2008 and found Taylor and Carter both put up more than their share of coverage/garbage type sacks. I don't say that to knock them but if last year is any indication, they'll need help to get sacks and 25 would mean they got a lot more help than I think Washington's D can give them.
KC, In our league we do 1pt for every 20yds(QB/RB/WR/TE), 6pts for TDs, -2INT/Fum loss. 1pt per REC. So my question to you is should i take Peyton Manning with the 6th or later pick? He does put up really good numbers every year!
KC Joyner (4:46 PM)
Manning's value really depends on if Harrison is healthy. If he is, the Colts will have a dominant trio of WRs and Peyton is a 40 TD candidate. He'd be worth reaching for there but if Harrison is slowed by injury, Manning's a 30 TD candidate and probably not worth taking that high. I keep hearing Marvin's on the mend and will do fine but you'll have to decide if it's worth the risk.
Ryan (Brooklyn)
I guess the mindset is different in the metro areas KC. Thanks for posting and answering my comments. P.S. I really have never seen such disrespect for a defending Super Bowl champ.
KC Joyner (4:47 PM)
I'll give you the PS, Ryan. I mean, I've got Dallas as the NFC favorite but I've got the Giants giving them every bit of a run for their money. Spagnuolo might be the best defensive coordinator in the NFL (NY had the highest forced bad decision rate of any team) and Plaxico will be healthy this year.
Anthony (NYC)
KC why didn't the Ravens throw their hat into the Favre sweepstakes, was it likely a salary cap issuse?
KC Joyner (4:48 PM)
I don't know if the cap was an issue. What I think would be the larger impediment is they aren't trying to set up for a one year Super Bowl run like they've been trying to do the past few years.
Ed (Ct)
I know you speak glowingly of Roddy White, but on top of having a terrible QB situation, then entire offense has changed to a run based one. Won't that severly crimp his stats in 08?
KC Joyner (4:50 PM)
Good question. Atlanta is still going to put up 400 passes this year and White will be the target on probably 120-150 of those. He's that much better than everyone else on their roster and he's a 9-10 YPA candidate.
Willie (Portland, OR)
KC, why on earth do leagues continually have drafts prior to the final pre-season games? Every year some major guy gets injured. When will they learn?
KC Joyner (4:52 PM)
You know what's even crazier than that? Teams that have drafts before camps even open. I had one person a couple of years ago tell me he lost his key fantasy RB during the first week of training camp (can't remember exactly who the RB was). I'm into fantasy football and all but that's just a bit too much even for my tastes!
Robert (Latrobe, PA)
Since this whole fiasco started, I've heard a lot of grown men who sobbed after a man who throws a ball retired blasting Ted Thompson for drafting horribly. I think he's done a fine job. Any metrics to back this up?
KC Joyner (4:53 PM)
I hesitate to give Thompson a ton of credit for his drafts because I don't know how much difference Favre made to that offense last year. I think he made some really average players look really good but this year's metrics will show if that was the case.
ben plattsburgh
your analysis of skill position O players, the D secondary and LB corps your metrics are spot on. However you lack a basic understanding of the line of scrimmage..... you need to blow up your criteria for your metrics on the scrimmage and start anew using criteria gleamed from talking to hard nosed NFL types who know the lines.... basically you need to expand your education
KC Joyner (4:54 PM)
Ben, you obviously never read Scientific Football 2006. The run blocking metrics in that book were the most in-depth of any publication ever printed. Please review my work before criticizing it.
Jeff (KC)
The injuries suck, but there is a major advantage of early drafts...the fantasy publications aren't out yet. Those with football knowledge are able to get sleepers before the mags list them as sleepers.
KC Joyner (4:55 PM)
You know, that is the first good reason I've heard for having really early drafts!
Chimmie (Bay Area)
Aren't u a FORMER BASEBALL player?? Ranking football now?? lol Please give me a expert answer. i have a ppr league 12 teams. i have the 4th pick. Stevie Jack? or Addai? or Gore? please rank in oreder. and would getting Romo on the snake back pick be crazy??? ThankS KC!
KC Joyner (4:57 PM)
That's Wally Joyner you are thinking of! I'd take Addai, Gore then Jackson. And skip Romo on the way back. He's darn good but only on QB in the NFL has a more brutal passing matchup schedule than does Romo.
Rob (Green Bay)
Have to agree with Ben. Your calling Green Bay's line bad run blockers last week is ridiculous. Wells is a great run blocker. And nobody but you would take Cory Redding over Vince Wilfork. You must be seeing incorrectly.
KC Joyner (4:59 PM)
Rob, I did call out the Packers O line in general but I do not believe I called out Wells. And Redding did have a very good season against the run. His pass rush was non-existent but his run stuff numbers were quite good.
Travis, Canada
Hey Mitten Boy (Michigan), what's the plan for our ESPN fantasy league, you, me and Mickey thus far?
KC Joyner (5:00 PM)
Travis, you are one of about a dozen people who have emailed me about the league. I'll be responding to those in the next day or so, just been busy pounding out the last sections of SF 2008. We'll definitely do a league, in other words!
Is brees your #3 QB then with romo having a tougher schedule?
KC Joyner (5:00 PM)
I would definitely take Brees over Romo due to the schedule.
KC, Love the chats! Who do you think is the best LT in the NFL? I say Walter Jones!
KC Joyner (5:01 PM)
I know he's only been in the league for a year but give me Joe Thomas for #1 LT.
Mikey! Travis not Mickey!
KC Joyner (5:01 PM)
A correction from chat regular Mikey!
Vinny (nyc)
I'm a Mets fan and hate the Yankees. islander fan and hate the rangers. But i'm also a Jets fan and root for the Giants. Until the Jets/Giants play against each other in a SB, I dont get the "rivalry"/hatred. Speaking of the Jets, what about the defense? Will Revis develop into a shutdown CB, and can Miller be above average in '08?
KC Joyner (5:03 PM)
I do like Revis but he isn't the lockdown corner he's being made out to be. I think he'll get there but last year his season long and individual game metrics were only OK. I'm not sold on Miller but he might be the best alternate option they have. I will say the secondary will be tested a lot more because Favre will want to win with shootouts.
Joe Thomas over Walter Jones and Jason Peters?
KC Joyner (5:05 PM)
Yes sir, and that isn't a pejorative to those other two. Thomas had dominant run and pass blocking metrics. He's as good an OL as I've seen in the five years I have been doing this. Only caveat is he is a one-year guy but I don't think he's the type to drop off.
Do I email you my email address or something for FF? KC u going down!
KC Joyner (5:06 PM)
Yep, just drop me a line at firstname.lastname@example.com. Well, I've got to hit the road now. Just an FYI, Blindsided is now in bookstores across the country so check it out if you get a chance!
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Extra activities
Celebrating Easter with children
Since spring has finally arrived, the melting snow and warm sun are putting a smile on everyone's face. Soon, we will be ready to store our shovels and sleds for yet another year. Of course, the beginning of spring also means Easter is almost here!
Like all holidays and celebrations, Easter represents great fun for little ones, especially since it often involves sweet treats. If you ask your group what Easter means to them, chances are they will mention chocolate, the Easter Bunny, and Easter eggs.
Beyond its religious origins, Easter provides us with a wide selection of sweet treats, pastel colors, and decorated Easter eggs. Prepare to celebrate Easter with your group by choosing among the many activities suggested here.
0 to 12 months:
1 to 2 years old:
2 to 3 years old:
3 to 4 years old:
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These suggestions are just the beginning. The Easter theme offers an infinite number of possibilities. Visit dollar stores; their shelves are packed with material related to this celebration. The material required for these activities is available in most dollar stores. Keep in mind that the key to making an activity a success is having fun!
Maude Dubé
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quote: To be fair and honest, the rest of the industry does copy Apple.
quote: Samsung is a huge copycat of Apple. The friggin Galaxy S is a clear ripoff of the early iPhones.
quote: I hope Apple wipes the sewer with their sorry asses and they even have a spark of a chance. Goddamn miserable, humanity-hating, ass-wipes.
quote: What's the matter, can't afford an iPhone?
quote: The only thing available before the iPhone was cheap-ass resistive tech...you know..the shit that is flexible with layers of film and easy to harm.
quote: What the fuck is wrong with education these days?
quote: And Apple is wiping the sewer with Android and doing it with just one phone! How many phones does Android have?
quote: Apple didn't create the iPod??
quote: And yes, Samsung is ripping Apple off.
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Gallbladder attacks suck!!!!
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I'm in so much pain right now!! I am just kind of rocking back and forth and waiting for it to pass. I k ow I will eventually need surgery, just waiting for insurance to kick in :(. I made the mistake of eating pasta with Alfredo sauce 2 days in a row and now I'm paying big time. Uuuuuuugh. I took a 600 mg ibuprophin but it's doing nothing. If it doesn't go away in a couple of hours I will have to go in a get checked out but for now I'm trying to occupy my mind.
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They are horrible. I had mine out in 2003. It failed during my first daughters pregnancy. I had surgery 4 weeks after she was born.
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I have NO issues with diet.
Quoting LindaClement:
That sucks, indeed.
My brother suggests that you do what you can to save your gall bladder --living on the 'no gall bladder' diet sucks forever.
Wow, I'm sorry dear, hope you feel better soon! :(
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Café open for lunch on Aug. 8
The St. Stephen Community History Room and Café will be open on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 11a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The menu will consist of spaghetti with meat sauce, a garden salad and Texas toast.
The cost of lunch is $7. Dine in or takeout plates are available.
The community café is located on Bay Street, inside of the St. Stephen History Room, and managed by local volunteers. Support from the public is greatly appreciated.
If more information is needed or you would like to place an order in advance, call 670-6213.
Southern Drag Racing Association (SDRA) members recently held a successful fundraiser club car wash on July 27 at the Auto Zone in Goose Creek. The "Show and Wash" car wash was fun for all, and members had their race cars and trucks on display.
There will be a Young Gardener's Workshop on Aug. 9 from 3 until 3:45 p.m. by the Berkeley County Library System located at the Daniel Island Branch for ages 4 to 8.
Join local author Vijaya Bodach and learn about plants, how to build a sunflower house, and how to plant a pizza garden. Come listen, learn, look, and touch.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday to Willie Gamble, Michael Nix, Jule Spencer, Madison Wadford, Judy Weise and Johnnie Welch.
Prayers and Get Well
Take time out of your busy day to pray for and to offer best wishes to Elma Atkins, David Ayers and family, Metro Borop, Ruth Brassell, Virginia Butcher, Frank Conrad, Patsy Daniels, Janet Davidson, Sandy Faber, Wayne Gamble, Claudia Guerry, Dorothy Harris, Louise Harris, Sharee Holcomb, Gail Humbert, Lonnie Kessler, Starr Kessler, Laverne Krivohlavek, Earline Brown-May, Mark McGue, Louise McMakin, Betty Rich Morris, Betty Patz, Jane Player, Louise Rich, Dick Robson, Peggy Schipmann, Robin Schriver, Thelma Schurlknight, Flint Swasand, Margaret Thronberry, Ginny Tucker, Ray Wadford, Billy Weatherford, Mae Welch, Norma Winn, and for any unspoken prayers needed.
Pray for our troops (land, air and sea) in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, and all around the world, for them to be protected as they protect us. Keep in prayer Gov. Haley, all Veterans, SC Masons, SC Order of the Eastern Star, Rainbow families, and our school system in Berkeley County.
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In reflecting upon the editor's suggestion of forming the WE Party, I thought about our past political leaders and their political party affiliations. If I could guide the founding of the party of WE I would want it to embody the spirit of a Jefferson Democrat and a Lincoln Republican; a Teddy Roosevelt Republican and an FDR Democrat; an Eisenhower Republican and a JFK Democrat.
The media hates executive sessions, a nice way of saying our government leaders are hid away behind closed doors.
Of course, the media isn't pleased in judicial settings when judges and attorneys talk at the bench and we can't hear them.
But, journalists are resigned to the fact that under certain specific situations, elected officials have the right to discuss things as a group in private.
In the "education industry," we have begun to hear a great deal about preparing students for the future and equipping every student with 21st Century Skills.
There has long been a great debate among educational philosophers about exactly what to teach, and how it should be taught.
The school year is upon us. Whether your child or grandchild is in the public or private sector, classes will be beginning in the next few weeks.
At no time in our history are we asking more of our teachers, our administrators and our students. We are also asking more of our parents and guardians.
As the country shifts from manufacturing to service to technology, our educational system has had to change. We all know that change is not easy.
Have you ever heard anyone say, "I love to raise taxes"?
Probably not.
The Bullitt County Public School Board members were faced with an interesting dilemma the other night.
Do they increase the real property tax rate by 0 percent, 2 percent or 4 percent?
After the motion to take the middle road failed, members were faced with either receive no additional revenue for the next year or take in about $1.5 million.
Know your bank balance
While you're in college, it's important to carefully monitor your spending.
You should know your general bank balance each time you make a transaction, because if you try to debit money that isn't there, you will bounce a check or your card will deny the purchase.
By balancing your account every month, you can keep track of your money and any bank fees, sometimes even spotting a rare error.
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From TV to smartphones to social media, our lives are dominated by 24/7 media exposure. Despite this, many children and teens have few rules around their media use.
While media consumption by itself is not the leading cause of any health problem in the U.S., it can contribute to numerous health risks, say experts. At the same time, kids can learn many positive things from "prosocial" media. The key is to teach children to make healthy media choices.


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In the late 2000s, the International Rescue Committee's Phoenix chapter was seeing increased numbers of refugee families from around the world with babies on the way. Many of those babies were being born at low body weights and growing more slowly than their peers.
About the same time, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center was attempting to implement the "Centering Pregnancy" group prenatal-care program for high-risk pregnant women, but it didn't have the resources to offer translation and other services to its full population of refugee patients.
Then, the local March of Dimes chapter stepped in as matchmaker. In 2009, St. Joseph's and IRC officially partnered to create a program in which refugee women in early stages of pregnancy could meet monthly to have open discussions with physicians and fellow refugees.
"St. Joseph's role in the partnership was to provide the medical care and a location for the groups. IRC's role was to refer interested women to the program," said Jennifer Doran, IRC family and youth services manager. "IRC was also to provide support to women in overcoming barriers that would otherwise prevent them from seeking and obtaining medical care."
Today, the partnership offers an expanded prenatal program available to women at all stages of pregnancy and a six-month post-delivery program in which women meet every two months to talk about car-seat safety, oral health and other child-care topics. Currently funded through a grant from early-childhood health and education organization First Things First, the program primarily serves refugee families in downtown, north, west and east Phoenix.
About 15 to 40 women participate in a prenatal group at a time, plus another 18 to 40 in any post-delivery group. The program provides translators for less-common languages, as well as transportation to and from appointments.
"We quickly realized that once you get into doing this, it's hard to just 'kind of' do it," said Sharry Veres, clinical director at St. Joseph's. "It's great to have an impact on prenatal care, but it's really hard to have that care coordination stop when they deliver, so that's where the post-delivery idea came in.
"Some of these people have been in refugee camps for 20 years, and everybody's at different stages" in terms of education and adjustment to the U.S., she said.
Beyond social isolation and low socioeconomic status, there can be countless other obstacles on a refugee woman's road to an educated and healthy pregnancy:
Home countries with high rates of infectious disease and nutritional deficiencies.
Chronic stress related to civil war, relocation and extended stays in refugee camps.
Cultural beliefs, such as those surrounding modesty and privacy, that may influence willingness to seek care involving reproductive health.
A history of rape or sexual torture, which can make pelvic exams physically and psychologically traumatic.
Distrust of or inexperience with seeing physicians.
Limited English proficiency, which can impede the process of making an appointment, understanding directions to a facility or filling out forms. Language barriers also can lead to misdiagnoses and confusion about treatment recommendations.
Cultural differences related to religious beliefs and family structure, which can cause conflicts or misunderstandings between refugees and American physicians.
The group-discussion format is critical in addressing cultural differences, Doran said. The extended meeting times -- from two to three hours -- are designed to allow for more interaction and a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
"Since groups are facilitated, rather than taught, women are actively engaged in the discussions," Doran said. "Physicians often ask questions about how women did things in the past and ... this had led to a great understanding between patient and physician, as well as providing women with a sense that their own ideas, beliefs and practices are important."
Nepali refugee Lila Poudyel said through her husband that the group sessions she attended before delivering her infant son were "very helpful" and "very different" from the quick, one-on-one checkups she'd received while pregnant with her first son.
"We talked about how to take care of the baby, how it develops, what are the things to eat or not eat during pregnancy," she said. After the baby was born, the post-delivery sessions taught her about immunizations and child safety while traveling.
Beyond enhanced pregnancy-related knowledge among patients and improved cultural awareness among physicians and hospital staff, the program has resulted in some additional, unexpected benefits.
After refugee women become familiar with St. Joseph's and the American health-care system in general, they begin seeking care for other family members there, according to IRC. They also form friendships with other women in the discussion groups, often meeting outside of the program and minimizing feelings of isolation, according to St. Joseph's.
"We sometimes have this feeling that public doesn't understand who refugee patients are, the struggles they face trying to get in to see us and how difficult it is to develop and understanding of how difficult it is to bridge some of these gaps," Veres said. "But we've developed this network of physicians who will keep finding ways to make it work."
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Van crash injures Dartmouth studentsMarch 02,2013
VERNON Vermont State Police say eight Dartmouth College students escaped injury when the van they were in rolled over after hitting a patch of ice on Interstate 91 in the town of Vernon.
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Police said the van was carrying members of Dartmouths Ultimate Frisbee team, who were headed to a tournament in Virginia.
The van went off the left side of the road and hit an embankment. The van came to rest on its side.
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The Saint Louis directory for the years 1854-5 :
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Sullivan, Mary, widow, ws. 6th, s.south of Cass av., in rear
Sullivan, Matilda, milliner & dressmaker , 134 Market
Sul ivan, Michael, I iborer , ws. 14tb, s.south of Cass av
Sullivan, Patrick, dork , at ne. cor. 11th & Greene
SuLivan, Patrick, laborer , al., b. 7th. & 8th, and Market
and Walnut
and Walnut
Sullivan, Simon, laborer , us. Poplar, b. 12th & 13th
SuLivan, Stephen, porter at Meoch's, al., b. 7th and 8th,
and Market & Walnut
and Market & Walnut
SuUivan, Thomas, butcher , ss. Morgan, b. 16th 4' 17th
Sullivan, Thomas, moulder at Gaty, McC. & Co., r. ne.
cor.corner 8th & Wash, ay
cor.corner 8th & Wash, ay
Sullivan, Thomas S., chief engineer P. R. R., r. ns. Lo-
cust, b. 6th & 7th
cust, b. 6th & 7th
Sullivan, Timothy, harness maker , qs. 8th, b. Eiddle and
Sullivan Townsend, J. W., clerk at 106 B'dway
Su livan, Wi Haul, cooper , ss. Christy av., b. loth & 16th
Suhan, Frederick, laborer , ws. 8th, b. Carr & Wash, ups
Suttane, Henrietta, ws. Buel, b. Park av.avenue & Marion
Solton, Abram, engineer , es. Broadway, b. Brooklyn and
Sulzer, Henry, shoemaker , ws. 13th, b. Can- & Wash
Summering, Diedrick, 1 iborer , sw. cor. 12th & O'Fallon
Summers, ——, painter , r. 1S4n.north 7th
Sumnura, F. S-, trunk manuf. , 34 Vine,r.residence Morgan head
of 13th
of 13th
Summers, Harrison, engineer , sw. cor. 17th & Carr
Summers, James, salesman at Brown & Thatch ,r.residence Mon-
roe house
roe house
Summers, Stephen, trunk mnnuf. , 34 Vine
Eummervillb, SamuelC, engineer , ws. 11th, b.
Fr. av. & Morgan
Fr. av. & Morgan
Sunmijr, Edward, paver , ws. 10th,n.north of BiddJe
Sumption, John, laborer , 215 s.south Main, ups
SuppvS, Etian, tailor , es. 13th, s.south of O'F; lion
Snpplfl, James, drayman , ws. Centre, b. Clark avenue &
Surdam, D. J., teamster , ss. Walnut, b. 2d & 3d
Surley, Edward, baker , ns. Greene, b. 9th & 10th
Surveyor General of Alissomi & Illinois , office ss. Ches-
nut, b. 2d & Main
nut, b. 2d & Main
Suss, Armtlia, finisher at Gaty, McC. & Co., r. se. corner
3d and Poplar
3d and Poplar
Sntiuun, Mary, widow, ws. lltb, b. Biddle & Carr
Butherlaad, George W., tailor , r. ns. St. Charles, b. 10th
and llth
and llth
Suthukher, August, chair maker , ws. Broadway,n.north of
Sutmo Ilex, David, dry goods & cluthing, ss. Biddlo, J).
10th & llth
10th & llth
Sutter, Frederick, carpenter , r. ns. Fr. av., b. 13th & 14th
Sutler, Jacob, drayman , ns. Carr, b. 17th & 18tli
Sutter, Lewis, laborer , ss. Carr, b. 17th & 18th
Batter, Matthias, earthen ware manuf. , ea. Bud, b. Em-
inett & Lufiiyette
inett & Lufiiyette
Sutter, Michael, wood merchant's Ex. coffee house , 63 s.south
Sutter, Michael, drayman , es. 14th, b. Biddle & Carr
Satter, Th>obold, es. 14th, b. Biddle & Carr
Butter, William, milkmnn . ne. cor. Rosatti it Soulard
Button, G..orge, tinner at 217n.north Main,r.residence 42 Col ins
Button, Nicholas, laborer , ss. Wiish, b. 14th & 15th
Button, Robert Ix, artesian well borer , ss. Morgan, b. 21st
and 22d
and 22d
Button, Sarah M., widow, S3. Morgan, b. 5th & 6th
tswain, Charles E., ws. Front, b. Ashley & Biddle
Strain, James, laborer , bb. Wash, b. 14th ft 16th
Swain, Thomas H., (Reed fy Co.) r. es. 8th, b. Olive and
Swaine, James, laborer , fs. Orange, b. 13th & 14th
Swanee Boarding house , M.llartman, , 182n.north Main
Bwaozey, William al.alley , produce dealer , r.U. S. hotol
Swart, Abraham M., agt for J. B. Brant, r. ss. Wash.
av., b. 10th & llth
av., b. 10th & llth
Swartz, Jsraafl H.miller at Empire mills,ns.north side. Brooklyn,
b. 10th & llth
b. 10th & llth
Sweeney, James, laborer , wa, 8th,n.north of St, Charles
Sweeney, John, miul ler , 290n.north 6th
Sweeney, John, teamster , 2C6n.north 8th. in rear
Sweeney, Martin, river watchman , r. 26 Collins
Sweeney, Michael, buyer of rags, al., b. 9th & 10th, and
Fr. av. and Morgan
Fr. av. and Morgan
Sweeney, William, moulder , es. 2d, s.south of Columbia
Sweeny, James, laborer , nw. cor. Sth & St. Charles
Sweeny, Margaret, boarding house, 88. Cherry,e.east of
Sweeny, William, stove moulder , as. Ctidar, b. 2d & Main
Sweet, Anthony, collector , office 4lJ Pine, r. ss. Myrtle, b.
3d and 4th
3d and 4th
Sweetman, James, drayman , ss. Wash, e. of 22d
Sweets, T. E., operator at National T. legraph tfBce
Swdgert, Jacob, California saloon , 132 8. 2d
Swenev, Hugh P., ss. Wash, b. 13th & 14th
Sweney, Jambs, justice of the peace, office es. Broad-
way, b. Howard & Mullanphy, r. ns. Florida, b. 2d
and Main
way, b. Howard & Mullanphy, r. ns. Florida, b. 2d
and Main
Swbbingbn, James T., office 97 Greene, r. s. 5th
Swift, Joseph, locksmith , es. 5th,-b. Greene & Wash, av
Swig r, Henry, bricklayer , es. Columbus, b. Barton and
Swigert, George, blacksmith , sw. cor. Mnin and Mound
Switzer, Abraham G., (S. Plan f Co.) r. 23n.north
Switeer, Henry, st. bt. enpt. , cs. 9th, s.south of Madison
Switzer, Platt & Co. , wholesale grocers and com.
merch.. 58 & Con.north 2d
merch.. 58 & Con.north 2d
Switzer, William N-, (S, Platt & Co.) r. 25n.north 6th
Swon, J. C, asst. sup't. O. and M. R. El, V.ss.south side. Locust, b.
6th and 7th
6th and 7th
Swynimer, William S., general Western newspaper ad-
vertising agt , lijn.north 2d
vertising agt , lijn.north 2d
Sycamore, Joseph C, pressman at ' Intelligcnzcr,r.residence 119
Fr. av., ups
Fr. av., ups
Sylvester, James, grocer , 43 s.south Front
Sylvester, Jehu, watchmaker , 92 Main, r. nw. cor. Sth &
Synionds, Jacob P., (Tliayer & S.) coffeehouse 76 Chesnut
Taake, Charles, laborer , es. 13th, s.south of Jefferson
Taber, Wm. H., oarpenter , ns. Almond, b Miiin & 2d
Tabor, Joseph, Methodist preacher , es. 10th, b. Wash &
Taetchke, Joseph, laborer , ss. Carroll, b. Jackson and
Taihal, H.:nry, carpenter , ss. Wash, b 17tli & 18'h
Tain If, John, works at BeL-her's, nw. cor. S:h k O'Fa] 'u
Take, Fr d rick, laburer , ws. High, b Biddle. & O'Fal'n
Taffe, Frederick, laborer , es. 10th, b Cart- & Biddle
TafLner, Micha, 1.barkeeper , 29 se. cor. Main & Walnut
Talbert, Catharine, (o) washwoman , 246n.north 21
Talbot, Sarab, widow, ws. 10th, b. Gfreene & Morgan
Talbott, Finley M., watchman at factory roar ns. Bates,
b. Main & Lewis
b. Main & Lewis
Talbott, John S., (Haywood, Crow 4" T-) r. B8.
Pine, b 5,h ,Wi 1,
Pine, b 5,h ,Wi 1,
Tulken, John, carpenter , ws. 9th, n, of Biddle
T; 11, E. A., carpenter , )> aids aw. cor. 7'b & Fr. av
Tall, .lames, pedler , r. al. b. .Morgan & Frank, av., Cth
and 7th
and 7th
Talleur, Fredariok, butcher , 209es.east side. 7th, b. Rufgcr and
Tallis, Thomas, dopt. wharf master , r. 260n.north 2d
Tallin, Ann, widow, ws. CuUina. b. Ashley & O'Fallon
Tamer, S. A., salesman at Wbitcouab's, r. cor. Jotti and
Tumm, T., (H. Meyer fr Co.) r. w. of city, n, of Chou-
teau av
teau av
Tanger, Herman, drayman , ws. 9th, s.south of Cass av
Tanguay, Henry, grocer 87 Clusnut, r. ws. St
Ange av., b. Hickory & Chouteau av
Ange av., b. Hickory & Chouteau av
Tankmaun, John, bricklayer , es. Carond. av., b. Sidney
and Anna
and Anna
Tanner, Edwin, ss. Spruce, b. 13th and 14th
Tanner, James, engineer , eboarda ss. Fr. av., b. 6th k 7(h
Tanner, John, carpenter , sw. cor. 26th & Fr. av
Tanner, Joseph, (Reed & Co.) beards Virginia Hotel
Tanner, Wm-, clerk , ns. Carr, w. of 17th
Turner, Wm. E., clerk 62 Cotn'l, r. ss. Wash, b. 7th k 8th


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CS Blog
Halloween is Coming...
Halloween is creeping up on us yet again....If you're like me, you too are asking WHERE HAS THIS YEAR GONE?
Our favorite Holiday always seems to surprise everyone at the last minute, even though it comes at the same time every year. We love it because it's the only time when all of us--no matter what age or gender--can let our imaginations run wild and be kids again.
So let's take a look at 2011's most popular adult costumes and start planning for a great night (or week) of Halloween madness...
For the Lovely Ladies...
- Sassy Jack Sparrow from Disguise
This female version of Jack Sparrow has been a hit with women since the release of the new Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Movie. Remember though; don't mess with a beard or mustache--that's a whole different circus costume.
- Devine Miss Red from Leg Avenue
A gorgeous twist on the classic Little Red Riding Hood! This can be worn as a couples costume if your boy goes as a big bad werewolf or darken red up by adding a wolf tail and ears to the ensemble making her the big bad.
- Boneyard Bride by In Character
Dia de los Muertos or "the day of the dead" sugar skull designs have been en vogue for the past few years. This costume compliments gorgeous face paint capturing the feel of the holiday.
- Tea Cup Mad Hatter from Leg Avenue
Tim Burton and Disney's re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland may have been last year, but the classic tale is always inspiring new looks. The Tea Cup Mad Hatter is whimsically playful and can be worn as is or with a spooky fashion makeup twist. Let yourself go slightly mad.
- Foxy Roxy Costume from Leg Avenue
Feeling creative? What could be cuter than a wildlife creature and Leg Avenue's Critter costumes new for 2011! Be foxy with the Foxy Roxy, stinkin' cute with Stinkin' Cute Skunk or risky with the Risky Racoon! Also new for 2011 is the Blue Beauty, a sophisticated and simple Peacock costume from Leg Avenue with real Peacock Feather attachment to turn heads. Adorable and simple, these costumes are sure to have all the dogs chasing after you ;)
- Feline Femme Fatal from Leg Avenue
This costume is new take on the classic DC sometimes villainess/sometimes heroine Catwoman. It looks like it's based off the classic Michelle Pfeiffer /Selina Kyle design. It may not be the current comic book version, but with the The Dark Knight Rises coming out next year featuring Anne Hathaway as Selena Kyle, it is purr-fect for trendsetters and Batman fans alike.
- Lightening Rock Star by Leg Avenue
Inspired by Lady Gaga, it may not be a meat dress or an egg, but it's something a bit more do-able. Show your extreme fashion sense with this costume and various style diva accessories to create your own look.
For the Gents...
- Cheech & Chong Kits by Incognito
Most of us grew up on Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke, now you too can easily slip into these instant Cheech or Chong kits. Grab a friend and find that old van, man.
- Graveyard Groom from In Character
The man's versions of the Dia de los Muertos or "Day of the Dead" sugar skull is almost as popular as the woman's version. Easy to pair off in a couples costume and look dashing at the same time as you can look scary.
- Robin Hood from 2B In Character
Don't fret, there are no tights here. This design was based off the popular BBC Robin Hood series and the newest movie incarnation; including the actual hood not that silly peter pan style hat. Could also work if you're a Green Arrow fan too and have the urge to play DC super hero/playboy Oliver Queen.
- SWAT Commander from Leg Avenue
Leg Avenue isn't just for the girls anymore. They have a great selection of men's costumes and this SWAT tactical vest will have you pretending your Jack Bauer in no time flat.
- Mario or Luigi Kits from Rubies
Got pair of old coveralls? Slap on the Nintendo™ Mario or Luigi kit that includes a hat and super mustache to play everyone's favorite plumbers. Simple and you'll show your gamer roots with this hit.
- The Simpsons Deluxe Duffman with Muscles from Disguise
Everyone knows Duffman, "oh, yeah!" The Simpson's favorite beer mascot can now be you! Be the hit of the party and pack your cans of beer in your belt. Pop culture has never come in a finer package.
Remember the biggest trends sell out the fastest so shop early and snag them before they're gone!
And with that, I only have one question for you...
And with that, I only have one question for you...


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MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill opened its first location in central Alabama at The Shoppes at EastChase on Monday.
The restaurant features steaks grilled over an open flame, burgers, oversized salads, herb roasted prime rib, fresh seafood and more, the shopping center released today.
"Grilling over the open flame gives all of our food a tremendous flavor," says owner and restaurateur Dennis Thompson. "Our blend of bold seasonings, spices and sauces is designed to create an innovative style of American cuisine that makes each dish flavorful from beginning to end."
The restaurant features an indoor and outdoor stone fireplace where guests can kick back fire side in the FIREBAR, along with an outdoor patio for dining alfresco. Customers can also enjoy half priced FIREBAR appetizers and drink specials Monday - Friday from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The Montgomery restaurant is the chain's 24th location and the second in Alabama.
Signature dishes include the Lobster Spinach Queso, BLT Salad, Firebirds Meatloaf, Pecan Crusted Trout and Crème Brulee Cheesecake. Firebirds also features its own private label red and white wines, as well as a unique ambience that makes for a cozy dining room setting.
"We're excited to bring a restaurant that is unlike any other in Montgomery to The Shoppes at EastChase," says Property Manager Jeff Branch. "Firebirds is unique in that it offers an upscale dining experience, but it's still a place where customers can enjoy a casual atmosphere and relax while enjoying a great meal."
General Manager Ken Everett will head up operations at the Montgomery location, while Kola Ojeikere serves at head chef.
For more information on Firebirds at The Shoppes at EastChase, contact Marketing Manager Vickie Lawrence at 334-279-6046.
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