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By Pawel Pronishev
After the holidays, Michael Koncz, adviser to WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, plans to sit down with the Filipino superstar to discuss his next opponent. There are two viable options, WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., who returns on May 5 in Las Vegas, and WBA/WBO lightweight beltholder Juan Manuel Marquez.
Pacquiao fought Marquez for a third time on November 12th, winning a close twelve round majority decision. Because of the close and controverial nature of the outcome, there is pressure to stage a fourth meeting with Marquez. However, there is also mounting pressure to fight Mayweather on the already scheduled May date at the MGM Grand.
Since the fight with Marquez, Koncz has not discussed any boxing related matters with Pacquiao, who returned to Manila earlier this week. The boxer is spending time with his wife and kids and doesn't plan to discuss his next fight until after the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, are over. Once the holidays are over, Koncz and Pacquiao will discuss all of the lucrative options - Mayweather, Marquez and whatever else is on the table. But, even Koncz admits Mayweather and Marquez are the two most lucrative options for Pacquiao's next fight. Based on their discussion, Koncz will speak with Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum.
"Honestly, there's been no discussions with Manny about boxing and we don't plan to discuss the opponent [for 2012] until after the holidays," said Koncz to AKTV. "[Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee] are having some quality time together."
[QUOTE=LeadUppercut;11469501]Forget the fact that the Pac/May fight just lost some luster. Bob Arum has made more money by pimping Manny out. He dont give a sh1t about the Mayweather fight, or your feelings. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$[/QUOTE] BIGBOXINGFAN, check out the link that…Comment by WESS on 11-24-2011
Like I said years ago...... [url]http://www.fighthype.com/pages/content11249.html[/url] Pactards are dismissed!Comment by LeadUppercut on 11-24-2011
[QUOTE=BIGBOXINGFAN;11467475]Bob arum has a history of f-cking up big fights.(Gamboa/Lopez) He waits too long before making the fights happen. Bob waited one fight too long. I feel the May vs Pac fight has lost something to me. I always thought…Comment by LeadUppercut on 11-24-2011
[QUOTE=Brooklyn Iceman;11467409]...are you done svcking your fuqking homie's d1ck, you dumb idiot!!![/QUOTE] A pair of gloves = $100 A ringside seat = $200 Air fare to the fight = $300 Watching a 38yo midget repeatedly bounce his right hand off…Comment by LeadUppercut on 11-24-2011
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Shooting Guard | 6'4″ 200 lbs. | Sophomore
Attended Hidden Valley High in Roanoke, VA
High School Accolades:
- 3 stars
- 3 stars
ESPN150 Rank:
- #26 Shooting Guard
Of Note:
- Junior Season Stats (through 2/16/08): Averaging 19.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. Shooting 47% from the field, 84% from the free throw line (91/108) and 38% on threes (31/82). In other words, he's still not shooting very many threes, averaging only a little over one make per game.
- First verbal of the 2009 Recruiting Class.
- Attacks the rim and gets to the free throw line, where he is an excellent foul shooter.
- Needs to improve outside shooting.
- Plays for the East Coast Fusion AAU Team.
- Averaged 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists as a sophomore.
- Averaged 13 points and 6 rebounds as a freshman.
Game Notes:
- 2/29/08: Scored a game-high 22 points as Hidden Valley won the Virginia AA Region IV Championship with a 70-61 (2OT) win over Blacksburg. He hit one three and was 5/8 from the line.
- 2/28/08: Ben totaled 14 points to help Hidden Valley win their Virginia AA Regional Semi-Final contest and clinch a berth in the state tournament. He had four made field goals (all twos) and hit 6 of 7 from the charity stripe. Hidden Valley moved to 26-1 with their 24 point win over Martinsville.
- 2/16/08: Boggs scored 13 points as Hidden Valley locked up the River Ridge District regular season title. HV won 70-55 over Pulaski and moved to 22-1 on the season. Boggs his two three-pointers in the game and was 3/4 from the line.
- 2/2/08: Ben exploded for a game-high 19 points and 15 rebounds as Hidden Valley defeated Dobyns-Bennett (TN) in the Member One Valley Shootout in Salem, VA.
- 12/29/07: Had 29 points in a 74-71 OT win over William Fleming to help Hidden Valley win the Member One Holiday Hoopla Tournament. He was a very impressive 11/12 from the line.


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I'm a little worried about my current excusion into the League of Legends test realm. I really hope it will not ruin my excitement for future updates to the game. Knowing what the skins will look like will excite me for a little, and then dissapoint me know that I can't even use them on my Amumu yet.
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Guest Artist Recital – Duo Fabricatore – Marco Battaglia and Robert Trent, 19th Century Guita »
Sunday Sep 25
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Performance Hall in the Covington CenterThe Duo Fabricatore, Robert Trent and Marco Battaglia, arises from the common passion of performing the music of the 19th century with original instruments of the period. The Fabricatore "family," Giovanni Battista (John the Baptist) and his descendants, Gennaro I and II, were the most important luthiers in the city of Naples, itself one of the greatest cultural capitals of Europe of that era. Some instruments of this "family" are also part of the collections of the most important museums in the world. Now in a private collection in Italy, once two Gennaro Fabricatore guitars belonged to Niccolò Paganini, who wrote extensively for and with guitar, and to the most famous virtuoso of the six strings of the time, Mauro Giuliani. The two guitars that will be heard, from the private collections of Trent and Battaglia, are very rare and unique. The timbre and expressive possibilities in terms of the dynamics of these instruments make it possible to suggest how they were played at the time they were built, adding great charm to the live performances. The program includes compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven, all fantastically transcribed by the most important Neapolitan guitarist of the 19th century, Ferdinando Carulli, that is represented also with one of his original compositions. Free Admission.
Digital Painting »
Tuesday Sep 27 - Thursday Oct 13
All day @ Gallery 205An exhibition of special projects and work from current Radford University students in digital painting.
Guest Artist Concert – U.S. Fleet Forces Concert Band »
Tuesday Sep 27
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. @ Performance Hall in the Covington CenterU.S. Fleet Forces Band, known as "The Finest of the Fleet," is the musical representative for Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, VA. The band provides musical support for ships, military bases, foreign dignitaries, and community events throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio River Valley areas of the United States, and also regularly deploys to Central and South America. Under the direction of Lieutenant Robert J. Coats, the band is staffed by some of the U.S. Navy's finest and most talented musicians. Free admission.
Radford University Wind Symphony Concert
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7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. @ Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Rescheduled: Fall Honors Recital to Oct. 12
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National Poster Retrospecticus Closing Reception »
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5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. @ Radford University Art Museum at the Covington CenterThis internationally traveling poster show features more than 400 hand-printed posters made by more than 125 of the most prominent poster designers in the USA.
Closing Reception for the Art Faculty Exhibition »
Saturday Oct 8
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ RUAM Gallery DowntownHave one last look at this Radford University Art Museum Downtown exhibition showcasing recent work by faculty in the Art Department. Artists featured include Richard Bay, Drew Dodson, Feng, John O'Connor, Alison Pack, Eloise Philpot, Andrew Ross, Halide Salam, Ken Smith, and Brent Webb. Mediums include photography, metals, ceramics, painting in various media, and more.
Curtain Up! The Diary of Anne Frank »
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5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. @ Covington CenterDinner and a show. Proceeds benefit Radford University's theatre guest artists program. Tickets include cocktails, dinner and ticket to the main stage productions. Tickets are $65 per person.
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More than anything, Neumann-Goretti coach Carl Arrigale said he wanted his team "just to compete well" against fellow preseason favorite Archbishop Carroll in Wednesday night's Catholic League boys' basketball showdown.
"I don't even know that the outcome was that important," he said after his Saints surged past the Patriots, 64-58, before a sold-out crowd in Radnor. "I just asked our guys to play hard in a hostile environment and make it tough for them."
Still, after falling to Roman Catholic earlier this month at Philadelphia University, Ja'Quan Newton and company wanted to prove themselves.
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Silly MMORPG played by goons all over the world.
LETS ALL GO INTO A DuNGEON AND KILL MONSTERS IN WOW!
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AKA "Emergency server mantainance"
AKA "Emergency server mantainance"
I wanted to play but the WoW was down as usual.
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Are you done playing WOW yet.....(32 hours later) you still playing? For the love of God....
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Guy: holy shit your a wow!!
Guy: holy shit your a wow!!
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SAN DIEGO -- At least someone from San Diego was a winner on Saturday night.
And no, it wasn't anyone with the Padres. It was Aaron Harang, who threw eight strong innings against his hometown team as the Cincinnati Reds beat San Diego 9-1, dropping the NL West-leading Padres to two games under .500. Sean Casey and Javier Valentin homered for the Reds.
Things got even more desperate for the Padres (51-53). They had their lead in the NL West cut to just one game over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who won 3-2 at the Chicago Cubs. It's their smallest lead since May 26, when they had a half-game margin over Arizona.
"There's no getting around it. We know we're bad now," said manager Bruce Bochy, whose team has scored just 12 runs in its last seven games. "We're not hitting on any cylinders, pitching or hitting, now. There's not a guy out there who's not giving it everything they've got. We're trying to fight through this. The best thing we can do is hunker down and hold our heads up and keep battling. That's all we can do at this point."
The Padres have lost 11 of 12 overall and 34 of 52 since June 1, when they were 14 games over .500. San Diego's bullpen is worn out, and the Padres have scored just four runs in the first two games of this series, against a staff that had the second-highest ERA in the majors, 5.52, coming into Saturday.
During the game, the Padres acquired catcher Miguel Olivo from the Seattle Mariners for catcher Miguel Ojeda and minor-league right-handed pitcher Nathanel Mateo.
General manager Kevin Towers said David Ross, obtained on Thursday, and Olivo will do the bulk of the catching, freeing up left-handed hitting Robert Fick for pinch-hitting duties. Starting catcher Ramon Hernandez is back on the disabled list after having wrist surgery on Friday.
Towers said the Padres expected to make one more deal before the trading deadline of 4 p.m. EDT Sunday. They've made four trades in seven days as they try to stop their ugly skid.
Harang (7-9), who was born in San Diego and still lives there in the offseason, improved to 3-0 in his career against the Padres. He held them to one run and seven hits, struck out four and walked one.
"It's nice to be able to pitch in front of family and friends and sleep in my own bed," Harang said. "It's nice to be able to come home once in a while."
Harang retired 14 of his final 15 batters.
The Reds have won a season-high four straight, all on the road.
I think for a while there, I guess everyone thought we were just road kill," manager Jerry Narron said.
Valentin got his third RBI of the night when he homered off Scott Linebrink in the ninth, his 10th. It went an estimated 426 feet, the longest homer at Petco Park this year.
The Reds had eight extra-base hits. Adam Dunn, who hit two two-run homers in Friday night's 8-3 win, doubled to right-center leading off the second against Pedro Astacio, and scored on Austin Kearns' triple into the right-center gap.
Casey homered to right on a 3-2 pitch with one out in the fourth, his fifth, for a 2-1 lead.
Cincinnati scored three runs on just one hit in the fifth inning to take a 5-1 lead and chase Astacio (0-2). Astacio issued consecutive walks to Rich Aurilia and Ken Griffey Jr. with one out, then intentionally walked Casey with two outs to load the bases. Kearns walked to force in Aurilia, and Valentin hit a two-run single to right to chase Astacio.
Astacio threw 108 pitches in 4 2/3 innings. He allowed five runs and five hits, walked six and struck out two.
"We've got to keep fighting," Astacio said. "That is the only way to turn it around."
The Reds added two more runs on four straight one-out hits off Paul Quantrill in the sixth. Felipe Lopez hit a leadoff triple to the left-center gap and scored on Aurilia's double to left-center. Aurilia scored on Dunn's single. The Padres got out of the inning when Griffey was thrown out by Ryan Klesko trying to score on Casey's fly out to left.
San Diego scored in the first on Brian Giles' sacrifice fly, which scored Eric Young. Young hit a leadoff single, then took third on Mark Loretta's single.
- The Padres received $6 million from the Texas Rangers in the trade that got them RHP Chan Ho Park for slugger Phil Nevin. Park will join the Padres in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
- The Padres threw out two runners at the plate.
- Kearns left the game with a tight left hamstring after drawing a walk in the fifth.
- Padres RHP Adam Eaton, on the DL since June 16 with a finger injury, threw a simulated game and could be activated on Tuesday. He'll probably pitch from the bullpen at first in order to build his arm back up.
- C Ross made his debut for the Padres, starting against the Reds.
- Harang is 0-for-40, the longest hitless skid for the Reds since Jack Billingham went 0-for-67 in 1973.


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A crime prevention company decided Ryan Lochte was a worthy sponsor
I'm still not sure if Ryan Lochte was actually robbed in Rio de Janeiro.
The U.S. Olympic swimmer certainly exaggerated his version of events during a late-night rest stop, leaving out parts about urinating on and tearing a poster from the side of a gas station. Still, armed security guards did demand money from him and his friends. The whole controversy was ridiculous.
But it wasn't enough to stop a company committed to crime prevention from signing Lochte, even if every major corporation associated with the three-time silver medalist dropped him as a sponsor.
Excited to partner with @robocopp
A video posted by Ryanlochte (@ryanlochte) on Aug 30, 2016 at 1:13pm PDT
Kenyan Olympians stuck staying in Rio favela as country awaits 'cheap flights'
As Olympians across the globe were welcomed home to massive celebrations this week, Kenya's Olympic team remained in Rio de Janeiro while their country awaited cheaper flights out of Brazil.
Those are the charges Team Kenya captain Wesley Korir laid out in a series of Twitter posts. With photos and video, the marathoner described dangerous living conditions — complete with gunshots — in Rio favela accommodations arranged by Kenyan officials, now that the Olympic Village is closed.
Unbeliable this is where the rest of kenyan team will spend their night today, after olympic village is closed! pic.twitter.com/h548Ds753g
— Hon wesley korir (@weskorir) August 24, 2016
And the drama continues in rio for #TeamKenya @citizentvkenya @UKenyatta this team kenya home for tonight !! pic.twitter.com/NE4UiAf5n3
Houston celebrates U.S. gymnastics star's homecoming on 'Simone Biles Day'
Everything's bigger in Texas, and nobody's bigger in Texas right now than Simone Biles.
being home never felt better
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) August 25, 2016
The 19-year-old U.S. gymnastics star arrived home to a massive celebration. Houston Texans cheerleaders and a marching band welcomed her to Bush Airport, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed it "Simone Biles Day" and police escorted her home on streets lined with fans.
On behalf of all #Houstonians, we welcome home @Simone_Biles & all returning #Houston area #Olympians. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/UoAxMt8Frd
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) August 24, 2016
The story behind Tony Parker and Team France's heartwarming unselfishness
For the second time since this month's Rio de Janeiro Olympics began, Stephen Jackson blasted former San Antonio Spurs teammate Tony Parker for "selfish" play during the 2012 NBA Playoffs.
After describing Parker as a "double agent" on ESPN's TrueHoop podcast, Jackson doubled down on SiriusXM NBA Radio. "I was not the only guy seeing his selfish ways," he said of their 2012 Western Conference finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. "I'm the only one who had balls to say it."
Parker's actions during a two-week stay in Rio that spanned Jackson's comments speak louder than any words the four-time All-Star point guard could have offered in response to ol' Captain Jack.
[Related: American runner receives special Olympic medal for sportsmanship]
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Tinder releases list of sports receiving most right swipes in Rio de Janeiro
The 2014 Sochi Games earned a reputation as the "Tinder Olympics, but usage of the mobile dating application in the athletes village increased 129 percent during opening weekend in Rio de Janeiro, and that upswing was expected to continue, according to Tinder spokeswoman Rosette Pambakian.
"A lot of the athletes here are using this app," Swedish judoka Marcus Nyman told Canadian press.
Considering the International Olympic Committee outfitted the athletes village with roughly 42 condoms per athlete in Rio, perhaps we shouldn't be surprise by the popularity of apps like Tinder.
What may come as a shock, though, is the list of sports that produced the most coveted Olympians.
And the winning sports were … drum roll, please … tennis for men and table tennis for women.
Venezuela will give free houses to all the country's Summer Olympians
Michael Phelps returned home from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics to a pushy local television reporter. Germany's Hahner twins came home to their country's Olympic committee accusing them of orchestrating a publicity stunt. Serbia's Olympians got a heroes' welcome home at a Belgrade parade.
The homecomings for Olympic athletes were as varied as the countries represented in Rio, but none was more unique than that of Venezuela, which welcomed its Olympians home with, well, homes.
Venezuela will offer free government housing to its 87 Olympians, the Associated Press reported.
Rio police expand investigation into Ireland's alleged ticket-scalping scheme
In addition to arresting Olympic Council of Ireland president Patrick Hickey amid ticket-scalping allegations, Brazilian investigators now also suspect the man who replaced Hickey of being involved in a scheme that could have netted an estimated $3 million, according to the Associated Press.
Brazilian authorities are seeking assistance from the Irish government after replacement OCI chair William O'Brien left Rio de Janeiro on the eve of investigators obtaining a warrant and raiding the OCI's Rio offices to seize the passports, laptops and cellphones of its members, the AP reported.
"There are a lot of messages mentioning William O'Brien along with Patrick Hickey," Brazilian investigator Aloysio Falcao told the AP following a press conference called on Tuesday.
Trio of Chinese gold medalists among 15 weightlifters suspended for doping
Following a retest of samples from the 2008 Summer Games, the International Weightlifting Federation published the names of 15 competitors who tested positive for banned substances, including three Olympic champions and eight others who could be stripped of their medals.
China dominated female weightlifting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, capturing four of the sport's seven gold medals, but three of those champions — Cao Lei, Chen Xiexia and Liu Chunhong — all tested positive for hormone growth stimulant GHRP-2, according to the IWF, via the Associated Press.
Liu, who also won the 69-kilogram weight class at the 2004 Athens Olympics, tested positive for the stimulant sibutramine as well. She set three world records during her Olympic performance in 2008.
Eight other medalists from the 2008 Summer Olympics retested positive for anabolic steroids:
Appeal denied: Russian athletes officially banned from Paralympics
Restrictions are officially even more severe for Russia's Paralympians than the country's Olympians.
Following the McLaren report's exposure of a state-sponsored Russian doping program, the International Olympic Committee still cleared 278 Russians for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, but the International Paralympic Committee wasn't so kind, completely banning the country's competitors.
Upon the Russian Paralympic Committee's appeal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the IPC's decision Tuesday, according to BBC. Russia will be excluded when the Paralympics begin Sept. 7.
The IOC came under fire after turning over the fate of Russian Olympians to the federations for each individual sport, rather than follow the World Anti-Doping Agency's recommendation of a full ban. The Russians claimed 56 medals at the Olympics, including 19 gold, to finish fourth in the medal count.
Indian marathoner who ran without water in Rio heat thought she would die
An Indian woman thought she was going to die after not being provided enough fluids while running the marathon in "the scorching heat" at the Rio Olympics last week, according to reports.
Questioning the Athletics Federation of India's efforts to provide fluids, O.P. Jaisha told the Press Trust of India, via BBC, she only received water from Rio organizers every eight kilometers, while others got water and energy drinks from officials in their countries' athletic federations every two kilometers.
"We are supposed to be given drinks by our technical officials, it's the rule," Jaisha told the PTI. "We cannot take water from any other team. I saw the Indian board there but there was nothing. I had a lot of problem, I fainted after the race. I was administered glucose, I thought I would die."
For their part, the Athletics Federation of India is denying any responsibility for Jaisha's lack of fluids.
As a result, India sport minister Vijay Goel vowed to investigate the federation's alleged negligence.


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Johnny Depp buys house with Heard?
Published 07/12/2012 | 10:39
Johnny Depp has reportedly splashed out £10m on a new home to live in with girlfriend Amber Heard.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean star forked over the hefty sum for a 19-room ranch in Tennessee, as Amber, who he met on the set of The Rum Diary last year, is a keen horse-rider.
A source told The Sun: "Buying this house is the surest sign yet of how serious Johnny is about Amber. She's always dreamt of having a ranch. They were going to buy one in Texas, where she's from, but they fell in love with the Nashville property as soon as they set eyes on it."
The insider continued: "Johnny isn't bothered about living it up in Hollywood, he'd rather have the good life. While Amber loves to ride horses, Johnny's serious about writing and playing music."
Johnny, 49, split from long-time partner Vanessa Paradis, the mother of his two children, in June.
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This 24 gun safe is a great way to protect your firearms as well as the people in your home. This gun safe can store up to 24 firearms safely and securely. It has barrel rests that are included for storing firearms with scopes. The lock is programmable, and includes an emergency backup key in case of any kind of electronic issue. The interior can be customized to fit 24 firearms, or 12 twelve firearms and storage for other smaller firearms and items. The shelving inside is adjustable for convenience, 4 shelves are provided for customizing the unit, and the interior of this 24 gun safe is carpeted to prevent scratching on any items stored inside. This safe comes in black with chrome accents and weighs 383 lbs. This 24 gun safe has a fire safety rating of 40 minutes in temperatures up to 1200 degrees.
Exterior Dimensions: 29-1/4" W x 55" H x 20" D Interior Dimensions: 26.89" W x 52.72" H x 14.47" D Interior Cubic Feet: 11.95 cu ft Shipping Weight: 383 lbs Interior Capacity: 24 guns / 12 guns & storage / all storage Number of Shelves: 4 Locking Points: 5 (3-1" Live Action Bolts, 2-Steel Dead Bolts) Color: Black matte paint finish with chrome accents Notes: Not recommended for storing CD's or other electronic storage devices. Fastening hardware is included with each safe.
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Just picked this up last week. Safe looks nice on outside, but that is where it stops. Carpet on inside is horrible. Falling apart and loose all over. Had safe 2 days and went to open and plastic trim around door frame that is held on with double-sided tape was falling off. Not impressed. Wonder if they have any quality control. I should've listened to another review and stayed away. Let's hope the fire rating is actually true.
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I like the gun safes. It was a long wait for delivery from black friday to the middle of February .
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Set up was a snap. Currently storing valuables. Holds everything and then some.
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Product QuestionsQuestion by: Bob on Nov 23, 2014 6:07:51 AMHello,
The stack-on 24-gun safe with electronic lock and door does have a key that comes with it in case you forget your combination or if for some reason the electronic lock fails. The key pad comes off and there is a place behind that for your key.
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Ruralking.comAnswer by: D.J. (Admin) on Nov 23, 2014 6:07:51 AMDoes this safe have the Velcro bags and attachments for the door that are shown on the Stack-On site?We just purchased 24 gun safe today. We are experiencing problems using the key pad to open our safe. We have tried several times to put in our own pass code but it locks us out every time. At the moment the only way to open the safe is with the key. We have followed the directions on the instructions carefully. However my husband did not use the default code entry to get in it the first time. Instead he just used the key and reset it. If that is the problem is there a way to set it back to default?Question by: Tonia on Nov 26, 2015 2:53:00 PMHello, The stack-on 24-gun safe with electronic lock and door does have a key that comes with it in case you forget your combination or if for some reason the electronic lock fails. The key pad comes off and there is a place behind that for your key.Answer by: Holiday (Admin) on Dec 10, 2015 3:53:00 PMI just got my new gun safe 11/26/2015. I tried to change code from the factory pre-set but the new code wouldn't work, so I tried it again still didn't work. Now neither code works as a matter of fact it doesn't even beep anymore. Help please!


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Absolute rating: Maintained its "good" rating from last year
Graduation rate: 75.5 percent, up 3.3 percentage points from 2011
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Dorchester 2 and Berkeley County school districts were among 31 statewide to see their absolute ratings improve. Dorchester 2 improved from "good" to "excellent" while Berkeley saw its "average" rating move to "good."
In Berkeley County, none of its schools' absolute ratings declined, and 39 of its 40 schools were rated "average" or better. It has one "below average" school.
Charleston saw the most improvement from last year for its graduation rate, a 3.3 percentage point increase to 75.5 percent. This is the third consecutive increase in its graduation rate.
Charleston, for the first time ever, has fewer than 10 schools rated "at-risk." Four schools — Hursey Elementary, Morningside Middle, Northwoods Middle and Sanders-Clyde Elementary — improved from "at-risk" to "below average" this year.
In Dorchester 2, 17 of its 21 schools were rated "excellent." None of its schools' absolute ratings declined, and four of its schools' ratings improved from "good" to "excellent."
In Dorchester 4, the index scores upon which the ratings are based improved for every school, and none of its schools saw worse ratings this year. This also is the first time the district does not have any school rated "below average" or "at risk."
Academic Magnet High in Charleston County was one of four schools in the state to have a 100 percent graduation rate.
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School Superintendent Nancy McGinley said she planned to look at the results closely and go to the board with specific suggestions on how to improve those schools.
"I am not happy that any school regressed," she said. "I will not be satisfied until we have no 'at risk' or 'below average' schools. But teachers are working hard and principals overall are demonstrating strong leadership."
In Berkeley: The district's graduation rate slid from 75 percent last year to 74.4 percent this year.
School Superintendent Rodney Thompson said the district's graduation rate hovered around 68 percent for years until last year when it jumped significantly to 75 percent. The district won't be satisfied until it reaches its goal of 80 percent, and he said this year's fluctuation could be attributed to a handful of students.
"We want to focus on the masses, and it's hard to control individual students," he said. "We're focused on the gains over a three-year period as a true indication of a graduation pattern."
In Dorchester 2: The district's overall graduation rate improved 2.1 percent points to 76.5 percent, but the rates among its three high schools varied from 72 percent to 82 percent.
School Superintendent Joe Pye said the schools are equally balanced by poverty, race and gender, and the district supplies them with equitable funding and staffing.
The district has shifted some students among attendance zones, so that could've affected some schools. He expects to see improvement next year, and the district's goal is an 85 percent graduation rate, he said.
"They are all sharing everything each one is doing, and it makes us a stronger district," he said.
How do state report card ratings compare with federal letter grades
The state has two systems for evaluating its districts and schools. The report card ratings are required by the state Education Accountability Act, and the letter grades released earlier this fall satisfy mandates of the federal No Child Left Behind law.
State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais said his top legislative priority for the next two years is to modernize and unify the two systems so that it increases transparency and improves performance standards.
"Words such as 'at-risk' are ambiguous and confusing, which is why I will recommend to Gov. (Nikki) Haley and the General Assembly that letter grades replace the current rating descriptors," he said Tuesday.
Zais said school letter grades and the creation of a special school district for persistently failing schools will be part of a broad legislative package to modernize school accountability laws.
The results from the state and federal accountability systems were comparable in some ways. Under the state report card ratings, 86 percent of schools received ratings of "average" or above. Under the federal letter grades, 84 percent received an "A," "B," or "C."
Zais said there was less alignment among high schools, likely because of the different weights assigned to graduation rates under each system.
What Lowcountry superintendents said
"We're excited with our results. We didn't have any of our schools see a decrease in our absolute ratings. That positive movement forward is extremely encouraging. We're encouraged, but we're not satisfied, and we're going to focus on moving forward in the years to come."
Rodney Thompson, superintendent of Berkeley County School District
"I think sustaining our 'good' absolute rating validated that it was not a flash in the pan and we are on the right track. ... When I look back at 2007 and more than half of our schools were 'at-risk' or 'below average' and in five years, we have that down to less than 25 percent. That, by any way you want to cut it, is incredible growth."
Nancy McGinley, superintendent of Charleston County School District
"We have gotten better every single year. Everyone is moving forward, and I was so impressed with that. I can't see anything (for next year), but everybody is excellent. I have four 'good' schools, and if they just gain what they did last year, everybody will be excellent next year. You can't ask for better than that."
Joe Pye, superintendent of Dorchester 2
"It's taken us a long time to get here, but we're moving in the right direction. We knew we had to build that base in elementary schools, and when you look at what we've done, we're there. We're right where we need to be. It's not that huge jump at one time; it's that steady improvement that counts."
Jerry Montjoy, superintendent of Dorchester 4
High school graduation rates
The following are Lowcountry high schools' graduation rates for 2012 compared to 2011.
County/School 2012 2011
Stratford High 76.80 77.05
Berkeley High 67.60 70.51
Cross High 72.73 67.86
Goose Creek High 74.09 69.12
Hanahan High 77.87 80.59
Timberland High 66.96 75.36
Cane Bay High 77.09 78.31
Berkeley County Middle College 92.54 100
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North Charleston High 45.28 43.53
Garrett Academy Of Technology 92.59 93.37
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Bob's Burgers
Season 6
Sliding Bobs
Bob notices that he has started to lose his hair, his mustache hair. In a wave of nostalgia, Linda reminisces about Bob's mustache and how it made her fall for him years ago. Meanwhile, the kids create their own versions of what would have happened had Linda not fallen for Bob and his mustache.
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Gene, Louise, and Tina discover a seaweed-covered object at the beach that turns out to be a large hunk of Ambergris - an extremely valuable, but illegal, byproduct of whale poop that is used in high-end perfumes - and Louise tries to cheat Gene and Tina out of the profit she hopes to make by selling the treasure on the black market. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda deal with their psychologically unstable landlord who is building them a new bathroom.
The Kids Run Away
Upon learning that she has a cavity and needs a filling, Louise runs away from the dentist's office and seeks refuge at Aunt Gail's. When Louise refuses to go home, Linda sends Tina and Gene to join her and bets her that she won't last the weekend with Aunt Gail's "craziness."
Gene It On
Tina decides to try out for the cheerleading squad, but it's actually Gene who gets noticed in the crowd for his spirit and cheering ability. Meanwhile, during her cheer audition, Tina falls and bites her tongue, leaving her unable to speak - and a mischievous Louise steps up to be her translator.
Wharf Horse
Motivated by the promise of a new beachside burger joint, Bob conspires with Felix to convince Mr. Fischoeder to sell Wonder Wharf. Meanwhile, Tina protests the destruction of the wharf's carousel by chaining herself to it.


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"Going into my freshman year, I blew out my knee and I've had two knee surgeries," said Lewiston High School Freshman Tanner Spear. So then, my sophomore year, that was the first year I ever swam."
Tanner's been a varsity swimmer since day one, and before he blew out his knee, received a varsity letter for baseball.
"I've played every sport, and swimming would probably have to be the hardest," said Tanner.
He is also a member of the National Honor Society and has a 3.35 GPA.
"It is kind of hard because swim practice is two hours long and it is pretty exhausting," said Tanner. "Usually I try to get either my homework done before or after practice."
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Social Studies and Literacy: A Natural Connection
We invite papers that address this year's conference theme: Social Studies and Literacy: A Natural Connection. We are especially interested in papers that include content relevant to Pennsylvania. Some general manuscript guidelines are stated below.
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Where did I say andersson is good? The guy is a plug as well
Jurco is what we need as we struggle to score goals, not a slow,defensively liable, useless turnover machine prone to taking penalties against the best PP in the league..... the guy brings down whatever line he plays on
That line has done nothing in this series. Mixing it up by giving bert a shot for one game wont matter and most likely boosts ourpower play a bit.
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Could anyone tell me what these are worth?
Thank you very much for completely ignoring all information already given on this subject. All posts concerning golden replicas are valid for yours, too.
I bet the ones that are claiming the gold stamps arent worth much are basically looking for something for nothing to make a big profit of it be leary of people


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As Commission Begins Redrawing Dallas's Districts, Barton and Smith at War Over State's
The Redistricting Commission, charged with redrawing city council district boundaries, meets tomorrow at 6 p.m. at City Hall, at which time commission members Domingo Garcia, Donna Halstead and Gary Griffith and chair Ruth Morgan will present to the public early-look maps and district updates. But as Steve Thompson writes this morning, the commission's task, spurred by the latest Census figures, is no easy task: Garcia wants to add two districts that would "favor Hispanic candidates," as Thompson writes, though Halstead notes that given how Hispanics -- and African-Americans -- are now spread far and wide throughout the city, "it becomes a real question as to how you draw those and maintain the principle of a district being compact and contiguous." Morgan, the expert on the U.S. Voting Rights Act and its impact on Dallas politics, cautions all: Keep it above-board, or don't bother.
Too bad she's not there to mediate the fight over the state's redistricting: Politico this morning details the battle between the 21st District's Lamar Smith and the 6th's Smokey Joe Barton. Smith, chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary and the man overseeing the Texas redo, "is pushing to evenly split four new districts between Republicans and Democrats," reports Politico's John Bresnahan, "acknowledging that Texas's surging Hispanic population will gain minority-majority seats in the Dallas and Houston areas."
But Barton -- with the support of Gov. Rick Perry -- wants to make "three, or possibly all four, of the new districts Republican-favored, potentially shutting out Hispanic hopefuls from the new seats." Neither man would talk to Politico and told others not to cooperate either, but Bresnahan says it's gotten so bad Barton's skipping meetings and shouting obscenities at Smith behind closed doors. Pete Sessions, who stands to benefit most from Barton's behind-the-scenes maneuvering, says don't worry, it's all good. At which point Barton apologized to BP again.
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Wall Color Ideas for Dark Bedroom Furniture
Wall Color Ideas for Dark Bedroom Furniture. Chocolate or black furniture make a bold statement when used in the bedroom, as the bedroom is associated with relaxation and should be soothing rather than striking. The color used to paint your walls sets the tone for your bedroom and ideally should complement the furniture rather than conflict with the furniture's color.
White is a foolproof color for the bedroom walls, as a flat white paint creates a feeling of airiness and makes the room seem larger than it is. When used with dark bedroom furniture, white brings the focus of the room on the bed and wall hangings.
A pale green for the entire room's color or for an accent wall adds a splash of color that isn't distracting as a bedroom color. Green is a popular color used in spas as it is a color associated with nature and serenity and, combined with dark furniture, creates a soothing environment ideal for sleeping.
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Golden tones in your bedroom add sophistication to the bedroom when paired with dark furniture and creates a feeling of warmth that is useful during those cold winter months. Select multiple color swatches at your local paint store and tape the swatches on your wall to determine the perfect fit for your furniture.
Although blue is a go-to color for children's rooms, it can also enhance the spaciousness of your bedroom when a pale blue is paired with chocolate or black bedroom furniture. Add a blue bedspread in a lighter tint to pull the room's colors together or use a white bedspread for an airy feel.
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Tofu, made from soybean curds, is naturally gluten-free and low calorie, contains no cholesterol and is an excellent source of protein, iron, and calcium.
It is an important source of protein especially for vegans, vegetarians and those looking to move toward a more plant-based diet.
To make tofu, soymilk is first coagulated which leads to the separation of the curds from the whey. The resulting curds are then pressed and compacted into the gelatinous white blocks recognized as tofu.1
This MNT Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods.
Possible health benefits of consuming tofu
Tofu, made from soybean curds, is naturally gluten-free and low calorie, contains no cholesterol and is an excellent source of protein, iron, and calcium.
Consuming plant-based foods of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions.
Countless studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant-based foods like tofu, decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality, diabetes, heart disease and promotes a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, and overall lower weight.
Recent studies have shown that due to its large quantities of isoflavones, tofu consumption is associated with lower risk of several specific age and lifestyle-related diseases, such as:
1) Cardiovascular disease
Consuming tofu as an alternative to animal protein lowers levels of LDL cholesterol, which in turn decreases the risk of atherosclerosis and high blood pressure.2
2) Breast and prostate cancer
Genistein, the predominant isoflavone in soy, contains antioxidant properties that inhibit the growth of cancer cells.3 Moderate amounts of soy foods do not affect tumor growth or a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. In fact, at least 10mg of soy per day can decrease breast cancer recurrence by 25%.
3) Type 2 diabetes
People who suffer from type 2 diabetes often experience kidney disease, causing the body to excrete an excessive amount of protein in the urine. Evidence from a recent study has indicated that those who consumed only soy protein in their diet excreted less protein than those that consumed only animal protein.5
4) Osteoporosis
Soy isoflavones are known to decrease bone loss and increase bone mineral density during menopause, and have also been reported to reduce other menopausal symptoms.3
5) Liver damage
Studies have suggested that tofu of all types that have been curdled with various coagulants can be used to prevent liver damage caused by free radicals.4
6) Age-related brain diseases
Based on geographic epidemiological findings, it has been observed that populations that consume greater amounts of soy have, in general, less incidence of age-related mental disorders.3
On the next page we look at the nutritional profile of tofu, how to incorporate more tofu into your diet and the potential health risks of consuming tofu.