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Am I misreading this result ?
Honestly speaking, I'm quite surprised by the result you've got on this lens.
I do know that it is a Kit lens... but still !
On D7000, I noticed that the sharpness is very bad at 18 mm no matter the aperture used.
The lens is then quite all right in the other focal distance. (I know it is not a 70-200 2.8)
Here you are saying that it is very bad pretty much everywhere except at 18 mm .
That is wrong, definitely !
I think that for this test, there has been a lack of serious.


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Cee Angi over at Bless You Boys has a great article up today discussing the decision the Detroit Tigers are apparently in the process of making, handing their closer's role to untested rookie Bruce Rondon for the 2013 season.
Angi recaps the ongoing battle among just how we anoint our closers, and I'm with her opinion 100 percent when she says that in the nature vs. nurture battle among closers, "nurture is the logical answer and don't let anyone tell you otherwise -- pitchers aren't bred to be closers."
I have only one minor quibble with Angi's argument. At the end of that paragraph, she says:
Phil Coke will have to scrub his body clean of loose skin and purchase Jonathan Papelbon's fingerprints in order to prove he possesses the mental toughness and makeup to take over the ninth.
Phil Coke did an admirable job filling in as the Tigers closer last fall when Jose Valverde imploded down the stretch, but his ability to pull off the job he did was actually more about mental toughness and makeup rather than actual ability. Coke is a fine pitcher, but he's a limited one. The reason the Tigers aren't going with Coke as their closer isn't because he doesn't have the mystical "closer's mentality" or that he wasn't bred to pitch in the 9th inning. It's because he doesn't get right-handed hitters out consistently enough.
There is a certain amount of pressure that comes with pitching in the 9th inning, and having played the game up to a relatively high level, I can assure you that there will always be certain players simply don't perform well under pressure. This is where the myth of the closer's mentality comes from, and while it's not nearly as true as it's made out to be, there are a handful of players whose struggles in the 9th inning stem only from the mess going on between their ears.
But for the majority of relievers who have success in the earlier innings only to struggle in the final one, it's less about their breeding and makeup and more about matchups.
What seperates the closer even from the now almost-as-exclusively-designated 8th inning man is in fact the exclusivity of his role. No matter the matchup, the closer comes in in the 9th inning with a close lead. Even the best 8th inning set-up men are still pulled for a LOOGY if a big-hitting left-hander comes up to the plate. Using the Tigers as an example, how many of their opponent's right-handed set-up men faced Miguel Cabrera only to then be pulled for a lefty when Price Fielder strode to the plate? How many closers were allotted the same luxury when that same situation presented itself in the 9th inning? My guess is less.
Coke has all the mentality in the world to be a closer. He presents himself as fearless and tough on the mound and appears to have the short memory required to finish ball games. But his numbers against right-handers are so drastically different (.623 career OPS vs. LHH compared to .802 vs. RHH) that it's inevitable that he will eventually face a right-handed hitter in a key spot in the 9th inning and lose that battle. But in the 8th inning, Jim Leyland can prevent him from having to face that hitter.
Closers have no such luxury.
Which brings us back to Rondon. I have no problem with the premise that the Tigers are going to give Rondon every shot to win and keep the Tigers closer's role this season. Rookies have proved that their lack of experience is not a barometer for future success. If anything, younger arms tend to still throw harder and their lack of experience may just make them naive enough to not fully appreciate the pressures that come with pitching in the 9th inning, in this case, for a playoff team.
The issue for Rondon will be his control, but also the way he handles left-handed hitters. Over the past two seasons, Rondon has posted strong numbers, with a 2.02 ERA and 13.7 K/9 in Low-A in 2011 and a combined 1.53 ERA and 11.2 K/9 between three levels last season. His walk numbers went from outrageous in 2011 (7.6 BB/9) to a still-too-high-but-better-and-acceptable-when-you-throw-100-mph 4.4 BB/9 last season.
But a deeper look raises a red flag. Over that same time, Rendon has a 1.59 FIP against right-handed hitters but a 4.69 FIP against left-handed hitters. Why? It appears he has been working around them, whether deliberately or accidentally. Against LHH's, Rendon's BB/9 is 9.32 but against RHH's it's just 3.42. Does he lack confidence against lefties or has he just been setting himself up to attack the right-handed hitters he knows he can dominate?
Either way, it's an issue that he'll have to figure out before he can be a major league closer.
In the majors, he won't be able to get away with the free base runners nearly as easily as he was in the minors, and he won't be able to pitch around the best lefties because the next guy up can do just as much damage. His arsenal consists of a blazing fastball and a power slider that has been inconsistent, and that pitch will be needed as much against lefties as it is against the right-handed hitters.
These are the issues for Rondon as he attempts to grab a stranglehold on the Tigers closer's role this spring. Just like any other potential closer, it's going to be about how he handles hitters from both sides of the plate, because when you're pitching in the 9th inning, there's no hiding from anyone and there is no manager coming out to get you when the matchup isn't favorable.
Throwing 100-mph helps overcome come of that, but it won't be enough. I expect Rondon to be just fine as a closer and I agree with Angi that it's worth a shot as opposed to paying a free agent, but whether Rondon becomes Craig Kimbrel or Hector Santiago will be determined not by his makeup, but by how he gets out left-handed hitters.


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Canadian soccer is played all over the world. It involves an ice rink, sticks, and 2 goals. It is sometimes referred to as "hockey".
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The following is from the February 8, 2012, edition of The Montreal Gazette. SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson provided expertise for this story.
February 10, 2012
By Sheldon Alberts
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WASHINGTON — Talk about a presidential campaign buzz kill.
As if losing to Rick Santorum in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado wasn't bad enough, Mitt Romney had to suffer through a hangover of throbbing headlines Wednesday that reminded him of just how ugly his defeats in the latest Republican nominating contests had been.
The Washington Times: "Disaster." ABC News: "Rebuked." CBS: "Santorum stunner."
Whether Romney's big setback was actually catastrophic, or merely "embarrassing" — as the Huffington Post called it — the outcome served as a sobering reminder to the ostensible GOP front-runner of just how deeply ambivalent the Republican base is to his candidacy.
It also dramatically altered the political narrative for the Republican race as candidates enter a relative lull in the campaign ahead of primaries on Feb. 28 in Arizona and Michigan and the Super Tuesday contests on March 6.
Rather than heading toward the upcoming delegate-rich contests as the almost-certain nominee, Romney is once again confronting doubts about his ability to dispense with GOP rivals who have their own abundant weaknesses.
"This is sort of like third-grade slap fighting in the playground," says Cal Jillson, a political scientist at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. "You don't have a heavyweight in the ring. That's why anyone can come in and take a swipe at the front-runner."
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by Paul Tosto
Gov. Mark Dayton this morning said he'll "seriously consider" calling a special session later this year to deal with a Vikings football stadium -- but only if the details are firmly in place.
While the Vikings had hoped for a public financing package in the budget special session, Dayton told reporters today at the budget bill signing that the Vikings deal wasn't ready to be brought forward and still contained "incomplete and unsatisfactory" information on financing.
"The notion that it was all ready to go and we held it up is not true." Dayton added. "It takes every partner to make this happen and that hasn't occurred yet."
MPR News reporter Tim Nelson has more on the issue.
Vikings officials have only said they are assessing their options at this point. Last week, though, Senate DFL Leader Tom Bakk offered an idea that could work as a compromise.
I"m going to suggest to the governor that he put together a task force to work on the stadium proposal and that some time next fall -- because the lease expires in December -- we see if we can find an agreement that we can find bipartisan support for and try to have a special session maybe sometime in the fall on that subject.Click on the play button below to listen to Bakk's comments on the Vikings, starting at the 37:15 mark.


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n) a night in which the males penis begins hard but by the end of the night is softened
damn, last night was one of those spaghetti nights.
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just like spaghetti. before the spaghetti is boiled it is stiff but after wards it softened by the heat. This is what happens to the males penis in the spaghetti night.
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A few additional details about me - I'm 31, 6 ft 2, and weigh anywhere between 180 and 210. I'm on the heavier side right now, and am working to keep everything together over the Christmas holidays. I'd like to get down to 180 and sit there for a month or two to try and get my body used to that weight.
Like I said - I deviate from time-to-time. It's more the social aspect, but that's the excuse I'm trying to rid myself of. I am in decent shape as compared to others around me, but not anywhere close to what I want to be at. I eat on a 16/8 schedule, for no other reason than it's the easiest for me to manage. I love meat, and don't eat much in the way of vegetables/fruit. I also have a love of Korean and Japanese, so rice finds it's way in occasionally (but not for the near future, anyway).
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i believe my personal medical record was mailed to my old address where my personal medical records were in the letter. during a custody preliminary. The oppositions lawyer divulged that they were in possession of such record and divulged to the court material pertaining to the medical records. Can one persue action under the hipaa laws as well federal theft of mail actions against the attorney and the client?
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Theatergoers can choose from the Celebrity Artists' Series or the University Players for music, dance, and theatre. The University's Mitrani Hall in the Haas Center for the Arts houses all the touring Celebrity Artists' productions, with the BU Players' theaterfare will be at Bloomsburg theatre Ensemble's Alvina Krause Theatre in downtown Bloomsburg.
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MOTOWN AND MORE (8 p.m. Oct. 11) - Souled Out are three acclaimed Detroit-based veteran performers who flawlessly recreate the Motown sound of the 1960s and 70s. Backed by a six-piece band and authentically choreographed dance routines, "Motown and More" covers all the ground--breaking groups and their biggest hits.
BALLROOM WITH A TWIST (8 p.m. Oct. 26) - Maybe more a dance exhibition than theaterfare, this is a high-kicking show featuring professional dancers from "Dancing With the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance?" In between the sizzling dance routines, some recent finalists from "American Idol" will perform several of their most popular hits.
THE GRADUATE (8 p.m. Oct. 26) - First there was the novel, then the movie, and now the stage adaptation. Dustin Hoffman lit up the screen as Benjamin Braddock in the film, with Kathleen Turner playing the martini-saturated Mrs. Robinson on Broadway. The current tour is presented by L.A. Theatreworks, one of the country's foremost radio companies. "The Graduate" his witty entertainment for "mature audiences."
AMERICAN IDIOT (8 p.m. March 7) - Green Day's 2004 multi-platinum punk rock album was adapted into a high-energy musical with sizzling results. The stage version tells the tale of three lifelong friends: one who will fight for his dreams, one who will fight for his country and one who will stay frozen in the safety of suburbia.
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AVENUE Q (Nov 7, 8, 9 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10 at 3 p.m.) - The Tony Award-winning musical featuring some Sesame Street-like puppets have funny risque dialogue and equally funny songs.
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AN EVENING OF 10 MINUTE PLAYS (7:30 p.m. Dec. 2) and AN EVENING OF ONE ACT PLAYS (7:30 p.m. Dec. 6) - These brief plays are student directed project presented at the Theatre Lab in the University Bookstore.
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The Royals and their fans entered 2004 with guarded optimism. Kansas City was coming off its first winning season in nine years and supplemented a young roster with veteran free agents at reasonable prices.
The Royals won four of their first six games, but then dropped six straight and never climbed above .500 again. Injuries piled up (new acquisition Juan Gonzalez played just 33 games), the pitching staff crumbled and the team elected to trade free-agent-to-be Carlos Beltran in June. Shortstop Angel Berroa, the 2003 American League rookie of the year, struggled so much that he was sent down to Double-A Wichita. The cumulative result was a franchise-record 104 losses.
"Disappointment was an understatement," general manager Allard Baird said.
The rough year did provide a few bright spots. The club may have filled three organizational needs with the Beltran deal, acquiring John Buck to become the everyday catcher, Mark Teahen to take over at third base sometime in 2005 and Mike Wood to add depth to the pitching staff. Righthander Zack Greinke reached the majors before he turned 21 and emerged as the team's best pitcher by season's end. Fellow farmhands Andres Blanco, David DeJesus and Ruben Gotay also gained major league experience, and the club added prospects Denny Bautista and Justin Huber at little expense in astute trades.
"We never changed our rebuilding-mode approach," Baird said. "We didn't hold anybody back. If a young player is ready to come to the big leagues, he does."
The Royals enter 2005 in the same development-first mindset. Baird planned to sign major league and minor league free agents to use as roster filler until players such as Bautista, Huber and Teahen are ready for full-time duty. The Royals have seen the Twins succeed under similar small-market budget constraints and wish to build their team in the same mold, relying on homegrown talent.
Kansas City took steps toward that goal in 2004. Baird strengthened the player-development and scouting systems by hiring Donny Rowland, the former Angels scouting director who restocked that organization's prospect coffers, to oversee both departments. The initial returns on scouting director Deric Ladnier's draft were positive, as the Royals added a slugger in Billy Butler, polished college pitchers with their next three selections, then a few high-ceiling high schoolers and some budget-conscious picks that emerged as pleasant surprises. Signing 2003's top draft-and-follow, hard-throwing righthander Luis Cota, gave the organization another shot in the talent arm.
The Royals must continue to draft and develop players to aid a farm system that has gained depth in recent years but still lacks an abundance of star-caliber players. Those are the types needed to win at the major league level, and it's much cheaper for Kansas City to produce its own than to try to sign them on the open market.
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Dear Tom and Ray:
I am the proud owner of a 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis station wagon. Right now, it's painted spearmint green with two large racing stripes up the middle. I have also attached several strands of Christmas tree lights to the hood. This all works fine, but I was thinking that a real big sunroof would make the car perfect. Being a poor, recently graduated student and seeing how the car isn't likely to last another year, I want to build the sunroof myself with the help of a saw. Will I do something really bad to the car by trying this myself? What kind of saw would you guys recommend? - Josh
TOM: Well, you and I certainly share the same respectful attitude toward our cars, Josh!
RAY: You can certainly try this yourself. It's hard to imagine doing much aesthetic harm to a spearmint green wagon with racing stripes and Christmas tree lights on it.
TOM: The only caution is that you don't want to make the sunroof too big, or you'll decrease the structural safety of the car - of which the roof plays a key role. So don't go overboard in terms of size.
RAY: The best tool for the job is a pair of air-powered tin snips. Body shops have these for cutting sheet metal. If you can't bribe a body shop into letting you use its snips, then you may have to "go manual" and use regular tin snips.
TOM: Here's what I'd do. I'd cut the hole for the sunroof first, then I'd buy a piece of plexiglass from the hardware store. Put a nice, thick bead of silicone adhesive around the edge of the plexiglass, lay it on top of the hole and then secure it with an armload of sheet metal screws.
RAY: Then your only challenge will be figuring out what to do with the tattered remains of the headliner that you cut up while taking a piece of the roof off. You might want to check with Martha Stewart. I think she wrote an article recently called "Sewing 18th Century Lace Pattern Doilies Out of '87 Mercury Headliners." Good luck, Josh.
Dear Tom and Ray:
A few months ago, you had an article in your column about replacing timing belts on Nissans after 60,000 miles. Since I have a '92 Nissan Sentra XE that has 72,000 miles, I decided to get mine replaced so I wouldn't get stranded. Also, I had received mail from the local Nissan dealer recommending replacement of the timing belt after 60,000 miles. After discussing this with my husband, brother and other male friends, they agreed that I should have it done. I made an appointment at the local dealer and arranged to have my sister-in-law wait for me in the parking lot so she could give me a ride home.
The guy who was writing up my service order went to get my car, and after 10 minutes he reappeared and said, "Ma'am, you don't have a timing belt. They switched over to chains in 1988, and that's what they use now." After a brief discussion, I went out to the parking lot and told my sister-in-law, "I don't have a timing belt." "Well," she said, "did they tell you to bring your own?"
At this point, I was beginning to feel the frustration of the situation, but after a few minutes we began to see the humor in it. My sister-in-law Anne told me, "It's women like you who give us a bad name when it comes to cars." To which I responded that a half a dozen men had agreed with me on this one. Just thought you'd enjoy the story! - Dottie
TOM: We did, Dottie! Thank you. While it's true that many, if not most cars now use timing belts, some cars - and yours is one of them - use timing chains.
RAY: Belts are favored these days because they're cheaper, lighter, quieter and easier to replace. But a good number of cars have gone back to timing chains, which have the advantage of not needing to be changed until they break . . . which may be never. But if a timing chain does break, it's a much bigger job to replace it.
TOM: There are advantages and disadvantages to both systems, so I wouldn't base a future car-buying decision on it. You just have what you have, and if you have a belt, you have to make sure it's changed at the recommended interval.
RAY: But how would you know which one you have, Dottie? Not only had half a dozen men agreed with you, but the dealership even sent you a notice telling you to come in and have it done! THEY should have told you that you don't need a timing belt when you called to make an appointment.
TOM: Hold your head high, Dottie. I'd say you're clearly off the hook here. But for those of you who don't want to end up in Dottie's situation in the future, check your owner's manual.
Don't let your car grow old before its time! Order Tom and Ray's pamphlet "Ten Ways You May Be Ruining Your Car Without Even Knowing It!" Send $3 and a stamped (55 cents), self-addressed, No. 10 envelope to RUIN, PO Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Workers at the South Carolina Education Department have been shivering as the heat went out at the Rutledge Building in Columbia.
The power went out shortly after Christmas in the 12-story building near the Statehouse.
State officials have brought in large, portable space heaters for each floor on the building. Employees are being allowed to bring in personal heaters.
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PRETORIA University coach Steve Barker believes his team's current slump is a learning curve that will stand them in good stead in the seasons to come.
Following their 1-0 loss to Absa Premiership side SuperSport United at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday, Barker said his side were not on the same path as that of Vasco Da Gama two seasons ago.
The Cape team had an excellent first half in the 2010-11 season after being promoted from the first division, but got into a rut in the second half and ended up being relegated.
Saturday's defeat in the Tshwane derby made it five matches without a win for Tuks, who also dropped out of the top eight. "Ja, no, look, we will survive — there's no doubt in my mind about that. What is pleasing is that the players are getting tested," Barker said after that defeat.
"Whereas, in the beginning of the season, when it was going well, the players might have thought they had arrived, they are now coming out that thinking. You could see Thabo Mosadi, starting on the right — he's got great ability but he's playing against a seasoned international full-back (Innocent Mdledle).
"My players are finding their feet and we will come out of this going from strength to strength from next season.
"But even now, there are 11 games to go and I still think any team can finish in the top eight. But the season is starting to take its shape in terms of sides like Swallows, SuperSport and Sundowns moving into the top eight, so we're under no illusions it will be easy."
If anything, Tuks created more chances than SuperSport, who scored when Magogi Gabonamong headed in Franklin Cale's 76th-minute free kick.
Barker said his side missed the presence of top scorer Mame Niang, who was bound in his loan contract from playing against SuperSport.
"Coming from the first division you don't have a lot of time, you have to offer contracts to players when you're not sure if you are going to be in the PSL (Premier Soccer League) or not. So we had to make some loan signings. Some of these clubs are wise to it — he's not good enough to play for them, but they're scared when he has to play against them. And when you're a bit of a beggar and not a chooser you've got to take these conditions."
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May 29, 2000
Duvall residents Judy and Andy Knebel demonstrate Andy's invention, the TUGS sheet retaining system.
by Lisa Allen, Valley View editor
DUVALL--Tired of rasslin' with those maverick bottom sheets that won't stay on the bed? Need something that will corral those critters for good?
Andy Knebel has the answer. He, too, got sick of his runaway sheets and decided to do something about it. And that was the beginning of the TUGS sheet retaining system--the latest of Andy's inventions.
Andy, after a night-long struggle with the bottom sheet about a year ago, came up with a way to rope and tie those varmints so they don't get away. He was so happy with his invention that he and his wife Judy are marketing it through their company, Great Solutions, Inc.
Judy says the device works well on any bed, but particularly so on odd-size mattresses such as those in motor homes. "TUGS will hold the sheet on tight on any size mattress," she said. "You don't have to lift the mattress ... you just attach it to each corner and pull tight."
Judy, a lifelong Duvall resident, said customers are liking the product. "People have said the product has kept them from having to purchase new sheets when they got a new bed or when the elastic on older sheets became loose," she said.
The item is currently on the couple's website, www.tugs.net. It comes in two sizes--one king and queen and the other full size and smaller. Both sizes sell for $21.95. It was also accepted on Camping World's website and will be listed in the June edition of Select Comfort's premier catalog.
"We made two sizes because if it is used on a smaller bed, there is too much cord left over," she said. "We made a cord holder so nothing is hanging out. That makes it safe for children."
Judy and Andy have two youngsters, Andrew, 13, and Ashley, 9, who help package orders and ship them off. "It's a family business that we run out of the home," she said.
Andy is also Vice President of Research & Development and New Product Development for Renton Coil Spring. He has worked there for 21 years. He previously developed a software package called the Machinist's Friend, marketed over the Internet by Industrial Press. On the market for the past four years, it is an aid to machinists and other users who need accurate calculations of measurements for making machined parts. It is available on the Web at www.machinistsfriend.com.
"He invented the software as well as writing his own program," Judy said. Both products are also available by calling the ordering desk at 425-844-2326.


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Oglethorpe University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, which is a predominantly suburban area. Oglethorpe University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 1,200.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
- Psychology
- History
- Social Sciences
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1570 - 1875 on the SAT and within the range of 22 - 27 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to Oglethorpe University. Approximately 40% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 13% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:
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- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
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To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.oglethorpe.edu.
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- High School G.P.A. and School Records are Required
- High School Academic Ranking are Recommended
- Letters of Recommendation are Recommended
- SAT or ACT Test Scores are Required
- TOEFL for ESL Students are Required
College Credits Accepted
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Admissions Test Scores - SAT Exam, ACT Exam, etc...
SAT ® scores for students that were accepted Fall 2013
|Score Range (25th to 75th Percentile)
|SAT ® Critical Reading
|520 - 630
|SAT ® Math
|510 - 610
|SAT ® Writing
|490 - 610
|SAT ® Total Score
|1520 - 1850
ACT ® scores for students that were accepted Fall 2013
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|ACT ® English
|0 - 0
|ACT ® Math
|0 - 0
|ACT ® Composite Score
|22 - 27
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|Number (Percentage)
|Granted Admissions
|2,455 (56%)
|Accepted Students That Enrolled
|282 (11%)
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Oglethorpe University has a total student population of about 1,100.
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Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $32,000-$39,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,400-$1,600 per unit
- Room and board is estimated to cost around $14,000
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
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The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
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|Average Amount
|Any Financial Aid
|Receiving Grants & Scholarships
|Receiving Student Loans
Note: The estimated default rate of students taking federal student loans in 2012 was around 5.9%.
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Student ServicesTo help students and alumni, Oglethorpe University may provide services including:
- Night and weekend classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Graduation Rates
The overall graduation rate of Oglethorpe University is approximately 62%.
|Number of Year to Graduate
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|Students Graduating in 4 Years
|Graduating in 5 Years
|Graduating in 6 Years
Intercollegiate Athletics
Oglethorpe is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III (without football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (368)
- Basketball (368)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
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The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
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- English (B)
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Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Oglethorpe University.
- Clayton State University in Morrow, GA (19 miles away)
- Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA (20 miles away)
- Gordon College in Barnesville, GA (57 miles away)
- Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL (82 miles away)
- Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, GA (126 miles away)
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#1 Tardy Tuesday03-31-2009, 07:12 PM
Sorry so late. Had a very busy day . . . . Didn't get a chance to even breathe until now. :(
TOTD - What famous person - NOW LIVING - would you like to spend some time with - and what would you do?
I was talking with a friend of mine today while at work about some of the famous people he's met in some very unusual ways. When he was in high school he was a caddy at a local golf course and frequently caddied for people like Mario Lemieux and Jack Nicholson. I once spend an entire plane flight coming home from Ireland talking religion and faith with the Celtic Tenors - very nice guys really. I also got to meet Sean Hannity briefly when he came to Pittsburgh on one of his book tours. Another friend of mine - shes an interpreter for the deaf - got a kiss on the cheek from President Bush because it was her birthday. :) So what famous person would you like to meet and what would you spend your time doing?:)Stand up for what is right, even if you have to stand alone.
I would love to spend some time with R.C. Sproul chatting about Reformed Theology. It would really make my day if that were to happen.I have learned now that while those who speak about one's miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more.
God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil to exist.
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My wife loves chocolate. For her birthday, I wanted to deliver. I used a family-favorite chocolate cake recipe and made cupcakes. Then I covered those cupcakes in a decadent fudge frosting.
The cake recipe comes from my wife's grandmother; the chocolate frosting is from King Arthur Flour. The cake and frosting make a great combination. The frosting is creamy and rich – and yes, fudgey – without being too thick and overwhelming.
The cupcakes use a boxed cake recipe as their base, so they are easy to put together. The frosting isn't very challenging to make, either.
This recipe makes 18 large cupcakes or 24 medium cupcakes. It also works very well in bundt cake form.
Cupcake ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (I used Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate Fudge)
- 1 small package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 eggs
Frosting ingredients:
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) sour cream
- 1 pound (4 cups) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all the cake ingredients in a large bowl and beat or mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
Step 2. Line cupcake pans with liners or grease well. If baking as a bundt cake, grease cake pan. Divide the cake batter and fill the tins. I baked 18 cupcakes and they barely fit, but 24 cupcakes would probably be too small. Pick the number you want to bake.
Step 3. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. If baking in a bundt pan, cook for about 60 minutes. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. (I whipped up the cupcakes in the evening, then frosted them the next morning.)
Step 4. Start the frosting by melting the butter in a small saucepan. When it is melted, add the salt, cocoa powder and sour cream. Whisk together and bring to a boil.
Step 5. While the butter is melting, sift the powdered sugar. Then add the vanilla.
Step 6. Add the hot chocolate mixture to the powdered sugar, then mix until well-combined.
Step 7. Actually icing these cupcakes is the trickiest step. This frosting is poured on hot, and when it cools it forms a nice smooth shell. I found one soup spoon-sized spoonful of frosting was enough for my large cupcakes. Because the frosting is thin while it is hot, some will inevitably run down the sides. This is good, because it ensures even coverage. Just frost these cupcakes on a sheet pan that is easy to clean up. Also make sure that the cupcakes aren't touching each other, so the icing spreads evenly.
You'll inevitably need to spread on the frosting for the final cupcake or so, rather than pour it on. this leads to a coating that isn't quite as smooth (spread vs. poured frosting in the photo). Of course the frosting tastes just as good, and it still develops the same hard shell. It just isn't as glassy smooth.
This is a cupcake recipe that's easy to make and execute. Pack the cupcakes in some cardboard boxes and you'll look like a professional.


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My situation is/was different from yours, if for no other reason than I don't have kids, which changes things big time. But having slowly suffocated in those relationships for so many years, I'm committed to not letting it happen again. As time has passed, of course feelings have evolved, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing, if they evolve in a good way.
I agree with RitaRose that appreciation is a huge factor. I make it a point to tell him everyday about something he's done that I appreciate, even if it's just thanking him for putting away the dry dishes (which is usually his job anyway, and half the time not done very well either). A quick thank-you goes a long way toward softening my heart when I'm cranky, and I've noticed that the more I thank him for doing annoying tasks, the more he thanks me. Also, when I used to leave for work at the crack of dawn while he was still sleeping, I always left a post-it note on the kitchen counter or the bathroom mirror with some silly drawing or a message about being excited to see him later that evening.
One thing that we've been doing to keep our excitement alive is periodically spending some time apart. One of us spends a week or two visiting friends/family and sleeping away. By the end of the trip, we are back to being insanely excited to see each other again, just like in the first weeks. It's amazing how much more we value and appreciate what we don't have, so I am a big proponent of taking short breaks, when possible. (I realize that with a young child this is probably not so possible).
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Is your finance team ready to handle the rapidly changing business landscape? Does your staff have the essential skills and competencies required to drive growth and performance? Companies of all sizes and across all industries need to continue to transform the finance function into a true a business partner, one that can identify new business opportunities and help develop strategies for expansion and greater profitability. Finance teams historically focused on reporting are now becoming key strategic advisors and performance centers.
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Ashok Noah is Vice President of External Relations for Management Accounting at the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). In this role, he serves as a liaison to CFOs and CEOs to understand how finance teams are evolving and guides AICPA initiatives to help management accountants create more value for their organizations. Noah is responsible for building and strengthening relationships with global employers and elevating awareness of the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. He works closely with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in the U.K. in that effort.
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World-renowned speaker Nick Vujicic, born without arms or legs, inspired Southern Adventist University students and community members during convocation on Thursday, March 26.
Vujicic's message to students was one of hope in the midst of despair, and to let God guide your life and never give up. He shared how at the age of 8 he contemplated suicide. He went on to share his journey of discovering God's love and finally understanding that he is whole whether or not he has arms or legs.
"He is using his disabilities to do things that people with arms and legs could never do," says Doug Baasch, senior music performance major and Student Association president. "It shows that when something seems like it's really bad, God uses it for a lot more good than you could have thought."
Vujicic went into full-time ministry after graduating from college in 2003. His ministry, Life Without Limbs, has allowed him to travel to 24 countries and reach more than three million people worldwide with his story. To date, he has spoken approximately 1,500 times, and schedules 250 speaking engagements each year.
"I think that being a servant of the most high God is the greatest calling in the world," says Vujicic.
For more information about Nick Vujicic's ministry or to find out where he will be speaking next, visit www.lifewithoutlimbs.org.


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Interstitiality, or the space between boundaries, is a dynamic site of transformation. In modern times, rigid divisions can no longer be taken for granted, whether political (as in the case of national borders) or scholarly (such as the emphasis on discrete academic disciplines). Instead, theoretical scholarship must think through the continual (re)creation, hybridity, and contingency of modernity, as it unfolds for different places, agents, and forms of being.
For the inaugural edition of Interstitial: A Journal of Modern Culture and Events, authors are invited to submit essays of any length on the myriad manifestations of interstitiality birthed by modern events. Situated within a post-disciplinary academic framework, we invite submissions from any field, including political studies, philosophy, literary criticism, law, sociology, and cultural studies. We are especially interested in works that traverse multiple theoretical trajectories, including political theory, media archaeology, speculative philosophy, critical theory, posthumanism, and post-colonialism, among others. Potential topics might include:
- How is the line between human and nonhuman being blurred by speculative philosophy and posthumanism, and what implications might this have for social, political, and literary studies?
- How must political space be re-mapped, if at all, to account for the "in between-ness" of social identities, governance, and security?
- In what ways might media studies theorize interstitial space, particularly with regard to new media, emergent technology, and gaming?
- What textual function does the space of transformation, or "liminal space," possess, and how is it represented in literary, cinematic, and other narrative forms?
- Within what interstices do so-called "queer" sexualities unfold and what challenges do they pose for predominant means of moral ordering?
- What effect might considering interstices have on democratizing the university and/or the production of knowledge(s)?
- How can modern political protests, like the Occupy and Arab Spring demonstrations, be thought of in terms of the re-creation and hybridization of sovereign power, especially at the level of everyday life?
- How can colonial and post-colonial periods be understood as interstices, if at all?
- Do events create their own space and time, and how can we rethink the space and time in which events become meaningful?
Interstitial Journal will also consider submissions on topics unrelated to interstitiality, but still within the orbit of modern culture and events. Additionally, we accept reviews (approximately 1,000 to 2,000 words) of recently published theoretical works. Queries about the relevance of a given topic or potential review are welcome. Deadline for submission of papers and reviews for our inaugural issue is December 31, 2012.


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In the New Asian habitat, Bella is the ultimate tattle-tale when it comes to finding Tarra. With 2200 acres to explore, sometimes the caregivers will drive around quite a bit before completing the delivery of meals to all of the Ladies. The places they choose to be can be off the beaten path, so when it is Tarra who is in a good hiding spot, you can almost always count on Bella to help in finding her. At late feed in the dark of the evening—with the 4-wheeler motor turned off—a little whistle will usually bring a bark in response from Bella. Follow the bark, and Tarra will be nearby.


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"Game rentals through Redbox are now on, starting today in about 21,000 Wal-Mart stores and gas station locations across the U.S. The cost will be $2 per day and the kiosks will feature Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 titles. Redbox is not commenting on how many game titles they are planning on loading into each kiosk. Those that rent a game from Redbox and keep the title for 30 days will be charged $60, and they can keep the game. From our understanding, there is no plan to send the box to those that end up purchasing a title."
"Not wanting to go into a video rental store to try out the latest games? Now the movie rental kiosk Redbox is testing out game rentals. According to InsideRedbox, rental kiosks are now being tested in western U.S. markets such as Reno, NV and Salt Lake City, UT. Selection thus far appears to be slim, but it is spread across games for PS2, PS3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii."
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I read recently that Sasha was engaged. She's probably busy planning her wedding.
I just found out about Sotnikova's gala program in SOI in Japan. I think she will going to do this program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_uCFsN2C8Y
But after I saw the program it reminded me of Yuna's "all of me" performance. especially on certain step sequence and the ending. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gauEM8QCZ6M
I know a lot of skaters copy other's choreography including yuna, but this performance just doesn't seem good to me.
I also don't like the music for Sotnikova. I think she could have chosen better music to make the performance better.
What's ur opinions on this?
So I went to the show last Saturday and I was really really positively surprised. I expected mostly the older generation of skaters with some current athletes, because hmmm..., to be honest, I respect their past accomplishment, but I really prefer the current youth rather than historical names. Especially when I pay money for it. And to my surprise the cast was practically the best what US has to offer today. Minus Jason Brown and the pairs. And plus Alissa Czisny. And a surprise appearance by Polina.
So it was a really magical evening, including a standing ovation for Meryl and Charlie, who also played hosts of the show. I was looking for Max in the audience, but I don't think he comes to the shows.
The skaters delivered really the best performance they could, including an uncomfortable fall by Mirai and charming but technically weak skate by Alissa with a fall. I don't think Alissa likes jumping.
Anyway, while the skaters were spectacular and gave their best, I cannot say the same about the public. The Rose Garden (sorry, Moda Center) was only half full. Or even less. Anemic, passive and with no energy. Even standing ovation at the end for Meryl and Charlie appeared forced and quickly died out.
But what can you expect from an audience with average age of 80+? With my 50 yrs I was probably a young kid there. I tried to generate as much energy and support for the skaters as I could, but I had to clone myself 100 times to make any difference. I felt sorry for the skaters to give their best to such a dead audience.
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• Brandon Holley is leaving Lucky magazine after two and a half years at the helm and will be succeeded by Eva Chen.
• Instagram will integrate video, a move that could have major implications for the fashion world's digital efforts.
• Fashion workers are increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs and more likely to look for alternatives.
• "Sexy and wild" are the buzz words for Juicy Couture's fall campaign.
• Tom Ford served up a sizzling color palette full of Mediterranean hues to go with his soft-edged silhouettes.
• Karl Lagerfeld drew a series of witty sketches for the latest issue of German soccer-meets-fashion magazine Sepp.
• Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen threw a cocktail party to celebrate the launch of Elizabeth and James' handbags.
• Trendsetter of the Week: Kylie Minogue stepped out in a sizzling mix of tropical prints and leg-baring minis.
• More than 120,000 people flocked to LVMH over the weekend, when it opened its doors to the public.
• Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, as well as five other defendants, were found guilty of tax evasion.


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The fans in Philadelphia may need to come up with a new chant for tomorrow. From the Pittsburgh Penguins official website:
Sidney Crosby did not accompany the Pittsburgh Penguins on their road trip to Philadelphia today and will sit out the next two games as a precaution.
"Sidney took a hard hit during our game against Boston Monday night and wasn't feeling 100 percent," Penguins General Manager Ray Shero said. "He saw Dr. Micky Collins of UPMC today and took an ImPACT test, which showed no problems. However, we all think it's best that he sits out the next two games as a precaution."
Obviously the Penguins have been successful without Sidney Crosby before, but this still isn't great news. Hopefully he's missing time due to his banged up knee and not anything else. Flyers fans will inevitably say that he's skipping the game because he's scared of their team.
The fact that he took an ImPACT test is concerning, but it didn't show any problems, which is good news. The Penguins are probably going to take every precaution possible with Sidney Crosby, and rightfully so. Even if you look at this from a pure investment standpoint and ignore the human side (which is pretty difficult to do) it makes sense to sit Crosby when the possibility for serious injury exists. The Penguins have too much invested in Sidney Crosby. Why would they risk putting him in danger for the sake of a couple of games (any games)? It doesn't make sense from a human standpoint either.
Earlier today the Penguins website had Crosby quoted as saying "I feel good" in regards to his health. He skated with the team today, but he didn't take part in the full practice.
This could just be a knee issue and we're all freaking out over nothing. Breathe.
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Crowley Garden Club celebrates 28th Annual Flower Show
The Crowley Garden Club in conjunction with Stephens Studio and Gallery, CAA Gallery and Home Bank (Friday only) will be celebrating their 28th Annual Flower Show on April 25, from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and April 26, galleries only, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Flowers displayed at these locations will be raffled off at the end of the day on Friday, April 25. Tickets for the raffle are $1 each and are available at all three locations or by contacting any Garden Club Member. You do not have to be present at time of drawing to win. Displayed flowers were donated by Stine's Garden Center, Dixie Hardware, Clark and Hope Hoffpauir, and Troy and Karen Skelton. From left are, Hope Hoffpauir, club member; Claire Blanchard, club member; Rhonda Stephens, club member and owner of Stephens Studio and Gallery; and Karen Skelton, club member.


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KALAMAZOO — The Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association will hold the first of a series of monthly fundraising events Sunday to help pay for the next Kalamazoo Blues Festival. The KVBA said the down economy is again forcing it to try and raise money to make the festival happen. The KVBA's Second Sunday Series, held on the second Sunday of each month at The 411 Club, 411 N. Westnedge Ave., will be held from 5-9 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6.
"We're still paying bills from last year's festival," KVBA president Dennis Massingill said in a press release. "We're looking to raise enough money to start up another festival next year." Six Hands Down and The 33rd St. Band will be donating their time for Sunday's show. The other events will be held Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.
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- An officer responded to the 900 block of Homewood Avenue at 1:52 a.m. Wednesday for a 911 call. The female resident said they did not call 911. Her phone was flashing and she said they've been having trouble with it. The phone company is supposed to be checking it.
- Diana Andre, of the 400 block of Franklin Street, reported at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday that a woman had just thrown a brick through a window above her door and fled north on South Lundy Avenue. Police could not find her, but were able to get the suspect's name from Andre and another female at the residence. Officers attempted to contact the suspect at her residence, but had no contact with her. Andre did not want to file charges, but wants her to pay for the window and doesn't want her coming to her property. She was told she would need to pursue damages civilly since she's not filing criminal charges.
- A woman in the 400 block of Aetna Street reported at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday that an unknown male keeps sending her vulgar text messages. She was told to call her cell phone carrier and have the number blocked.
- An anonymous caller at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday reported a dog belonging to a resident on East Seventh Street running at large. The dog was not at large when officers were in the area. The residence was located and several children were responsible for the dog getting out. They were told about the city ordinance.
- Police were called to the 2100 block of Monroe Avenue for a person with a gun at 4:58 p.m. Tuesday. A woman said she heard a man yelling with two females that he was going to bring a gun back to the location. He left in a blue Toyota, which was located and stopped by police. The man and two females were inside and officers conducted a consent to search the vehicle, finding no weapons. The man said he had just been robbed by a male he dropped off at the apartments and was coming back to confront him. He didn't know the man but one of the females did and he gave him a ride. The male advised he had a gun, which the victim did not see, and demanded all the money in his wallet. He gave him $340 and the male fled on Monroe Avenue. He wasn't found. The man and the females were told not to return to the property.
- A woman in the 400 block of Sharp Street reported at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday that her daughter was threatened over the phone by a male known to her. The male was contacted and said he was the one being harassed. All parties were told their options.
- A juvenile who was crossing Aetna Street, fell off his skateboard and struck his head was taken to Salem Regional Medical Center after first responders and police were called to the 400 block of Aetna at 4:03 p.m. Tuesday. He was found seated on the curb with blood coming from his head. Several area residents were standing by with him and his parents arrived.
- A pit bull dog was reported at large at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday in the area of East Seventh Street and Eighth Street, but nothing was found.
- Police assisted the Columbiana County Sheriff's Office at 2:13 p.m. Tuesday in looking for several persons with warrants. One person was located on Aetna Street and taken to the county jail by a deputy.
- Fred Bowers, of the 300 block of West Eighth Street, reported at 1 p.m. Tuesday that someone cut off a lock and two hasps from a shed on his property. Nothing appeared missing.
- A Rite Aid employee reported at 10:53 a.m. Tuesday someone stole about $1,500 worth of razors from the store.
- A Heck Road woman reported at 10:29 p.m. Tuesday her father took some medications and was having a possible reaction to them. Police went to the home and no EMS were needed.
- Evelyn D. Jones, 74, Boardman, was stationary at the PNC Bank exit at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday when her vehicle was struck by a vehicle driven by Roscoe B. Ritter, 57, Hopkins, S.C. No citations were issued since the crash occurred on private property.
- A woman reported at 5:19 p.m. Tuesday the railroad crossing gates were malfunctioning at the South Elm Street property. The railroad was notified.
- Tammy Gamble reported at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday a Canada goose with a possible broken wing was in front of the Golden Chopstix restaurant. Police went to the area but were not able to catch the goose.
- Tim Redmond reported at 6 a.m. Jan. 10 his daughter's Cherokee was stolen from where she had parked it the night before, at the bottom of the driveway leading to the county mental health center. Police determined the same night an ATV was stolen from the back of a pickup truck owned by Trampus Jennings, an oil and gas worker from West Virginia who was staying at the nearby Days Inn. Police determined the thefts were committed by four suspects who pulled into the Days Inn parking lot in two pickup trucks, one of which is an older maroon S-10. Tracks in the snow showed where the suspects were riding the stolen ATV from the Days Inn to where the Cherokee was stolen and then to the park-and-ride on state Route 154.
- A passing sheriff's deputy reported seeing Lisa Holt fall down on South Lincoln Avenue at 5:14 p.m. Monday. Police arrived and spoke with Holt, who denied being drunk or falling down. Holt, who said her boyfriend had left her, was told this was not a police matter and that she should just go sleep it off.
- The sheriff's office asked for an officer to stand by while a tow truck transported Amber Jones' vehicle to her home on North Beaver Street from state Route 154 at 5:37 a.m. Tuesday. The dispatcher was concerned because Jones, who appeared intoxicated, was harassing the tow truck driver. The vehicle transport was completed without any problem.
- Bob Marshalek from the Community Action Agency reported Jan. 10 a motor vehicle struck their building behind the VFW, breaking several bricks and pushing them in to create a hole.


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A screening-training program to teach Schiötz tonometry to internal medicine residents was completed. A large number of previously undiagnosed glaucoma cases were detected. Most of the residents had never before performed tonometry. None had previously screened patients in their clinics. Following training, most of the physicians believed themselves to be competent to perform tonometry, although many had not fully mastered the instrument technically. They believed that glaucoma screening should be done by general internists. Although the residents indicated plans to screen their patients for glaucoma, few continued to do so. General internists may be willing to learn to perform tonometry. However, earlier training and more effective role modeling are probably necessary to effect routine screening for glaucoma.
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Living in Graniteville isn't for everyone. First and foremost, miles of a rough snow-covered dirt road requires a proper four wheel drive equipped with a winch.
There's no power, and running water can be sporadic.
Residents must split and stack seven cords of firewood, store thousands of gallons of propane and six months worth of dry and canned food just to make it through the winter.
"Some people can't take it," said Richard Mehrkens, one of five hardy people who live year round in the remote forested mining support town 5,000 feet above sea level. Graniteville is located 26 miles east of Nevada City on the divide between the San Juan Ridge and Bowman Lake.
In October, Mehrkens was found "buttoning up" his property for winter, draping sheets of plastic over valuables in his tree sheltered dirt yard. Nails stuck through the bulging shirt pocket of his tattered flannel ripped at the elbows.
Mehrkens, a retired cabinet maker and self-proclaimed hermit, first came to town in 1953 when he moved into an old house built on the banks of Poorman Creek.
It's the last house on the only street that runs through the small town.
His brother lives in the first house at the opposite end of Graniteville. Bright orange Snowcats sit parked in their front yards.
Fifty years have changed the town, said Mehrkens, who watched it grow from a village of mostly squatters to the quaint summer cabin retreat it is today.
"My old man gave me hell for buying here because there was no titles," Mehrkens said, swaying from one foot to the next as he spoke.
In the early days, Mehrkens remembers putting 6 months of groceries by for the winter because trips to town were so few and far between. Back then, vehicles such as Mehrkens' snow cat were unheard of and people had to ski out to escape solitude induced cabin fever.
Even today, a trip to town to wash laundry can take all day because there's no snow removal services 13 miles after the pavement ends on Tyler Foote Road.
"I've spent half my life on that road. Sometimes it gets pretty bad out there," said Mehrkens, who claims he's never been stuck but he recalls rescuing a group of "squirrel hunters."
"As long as people venture up here, they're going to get in trouble," Mehrkens said.
Long, dark days with snow piled up to the rooftops have caused many an animal to go stir crazy in Graniteville, Mehrkens said. His solution is to fill his days with routine and projects such as checking the thermometer every night and baking cakes.
"You have to count down the days or you get lost," he said, likening his tally of time to a "guy in prison."
Even though modern Graniteville residents have access to generators and satellite television, finding a mate to live with so far from town isn't easy.
"We're mostly widowers. It's hard to find a woman to live out here," Mehrkens said.
Women such as Norma Stone, wife of Fire Chief Paul Stone, are a rare breed indeed.
Stone is the only woman to live in Graniteville throughout all four seasons and seems to revel in the challenges of pioneer life.
The Stone's house is everything that Mehrkens' place isn't with tidy herb gardens and a white picket fence with an address posted neatly on the gate.
Norma offers comfort in style with fresh baked bread and gourmet meals for passing travelers and the town's bachelors.
"I'm trying to get 'em married off and they just resist," Norma said.
The Stones are considered the hub of the community in the summer time, and they actively organize the annual 4th of July Parade and head the town's volunteer fire department.
During the winter, the Stones respond to a half dozen emergency calls to save stranded and nearly frostbit motorists stuck in the snow.
"They get up here and miss their turn," Norma Stone said. Many a traveler has knocked on the Stone house looking for a phone that works, a store or a gas station.
The Stones moved to town full-time in 1995 and have learned to make a comfortable and full life in their 1862 remodeled cabin.
Neighbors have taught them survival tricks such as letting the air out of the tires to float across the snow, so they can make weekly trips to town for fresh vegetables and fruit.
The town's five residents don't "get along famously," and it has taken time for the Stones to prove to their neighbors they aren't "flatlanders."
"It's a small town if you don't like each other," Norma said.
Cabin owners from as far away as Napa and Santa Cruz horde their piece of the simple life for generations. Rarely does a property come up for sale.
Software engineer Janis Bishop and her husband travel from Oakland every weekend in the summer to escape their busy lives. She has been known to rig up a cellular antennae on a hillside a half mile outside of town in order to connect to the Internet.
The Bishop's Graniteville cabin has been in the family for thirty years, and Janis dreams of the day she can make a go of it full time. "It's just like another world up there. It's like a different way of life," Bishop said.


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Jennifer Brooke Purser and Frank Shane Ward, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday evening at Paramount Baptist Church. The Rev. Walt Brown of Monroe, La., officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Jody and Gary L. Purser of Amarillo. Grandparents of the bride are Lavona Crow of Guymon, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Hobdy of Canadian, all of whom attended the wedding. Great-grandmother of the bride, Mrs. W.G. Miller of Canadian, attended the wedding.
Parents of the groom are Duke and Debbie Scott of Montague and Gary and Paula Ward of Amarillo. Grandparents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Troutt and Mrs. Frank Ward, all of Amarillo, all of whom attended the wedding.
Maids of honor were Karrie Clarke of Denver, Rebecca Cundiff and Ashley Kirk, both of Dallas, Jenny Franke and Jill Kuker, both of Bedford, and Vivian Jubang of Christiana, Del.
Best man was the father of the groom. Groom's attendants were Ashly Ward and Shelby Ward, both of Amarillo, both brothers of the groom; Wes Purser of College Station, brother of the bride; and Shad Merchant of Lewisville and Shawn Merchant of Commerce, both cousins of the groom.
Ushers were Bart Boxwell, Barry Bedwell, Davy Knapp and Michael Fong, all of Amarillo.
Flower girl was Macy Woodside of Canadian.
Vocalists Amy Woodside, Angela Kirkland, Jenny Franke and Bill Hobdy performed. They sang "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us," "Great is Thy Faithfulness," "How Could I Ask For More" and "How Beautiful."
The color theme of the wedding was black and ivory. The bride chose varied white flowers as her floral selection.
The wedding reception was held at Amarillo Country Club. Reception attendants were Julie Hamilton of Houston, Katherine Ellis of Tyler, and Becca Ford and Meredith Gladysz, both of Dallas.
The couple plan a honeymoon to Providence and Newport Beach, R.I.
The bride graduated from Amarillo High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in health education from Texas A&M University in College Station, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She is a sixth-grade math teacher at William B. Travis Middle School.
The groom graduated from Amarillo High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Kaneohe, Hawaii. He is the owner of Ward Construction.
The couple will reside in Amarillo.
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ANN ARBOR — Michigan State only gives up 12.2 points and 215 yards per game, so can Michigan's offense have any success?
Only Indiana has scored more than 17 points against the Spartans, but quarterback Devin Gardner is the most dynamic player the Michigan State defense will have faced to date this season.
Welcome back to the Wolverines' "Issue of the Week," an MLive weekly feature where we identify a hot topic within the Michigan football team.
And we welcome some feedback from you, the reader, with some of the best comments slated to be used in an item later this week.
Nick Baumgardner
In my mind, the best chance Michigan has against Michigan State's defense is to get its playmakers in space and let them make plays. The downhill I-formation stuff won't work against MSU. And with A.J. Williams suspended, it'll be even more difficult now.
We talk a lot about the Notre Dame gameplan. But, again, that needs to be employed here. I know Denard Robinson had his struggles in space against Michigan State in the past, but Gardner's a different quarterback. He's a better passer, and has the ability to hit the long play — which Michigan will really need in this game.
Josh Slagter
Jeremy Gallon and Devin Funchess each had just one reception against Michigan State last season. But the Wolverines were able to run for 163 yards in a 12-10 win in Ann Arbor. It's highly unlikely Michigan will have similar success on the ground, unless Gardner busts a big play.
Michigan shouldn't need to match its per-game average of 42.4 points in order to beat the Spartans, but the Wolverines will need to be efficient offensively (Gardner's second career zero-turnover game wouldn't hurt), especially when they reach the red zone. And that's where Funchess has a chance to be a difference maker in this game.
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