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Oct 15 (Reuters) – A U.S. voluntary disclosure programme that helps wealthy Americans avoid criminal prosecution when disclosing secret offshore bank accounts expires on Oct. 15. (more…)
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US House begins assembly of financial reform plan
WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – The House Financial Services Committee is to begin work on Wednesday on a top priority for the U.S. Congress — legislation to mend regulatory holes exposed by last fall's financial crisis. (more…)
1-Year after slump, US lawmakers begin swaps reform
By Rachelle Younglai and Charles Abbott
WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – One year after financial markets faltered worldwide, U.S. lawmakers are determined to write a softer package of regulatory reforms than those requested by the Obama administration. (more…)
NYSE: No need to restrict high frequency trades
WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – The head of the New York Stock Exchange said on Tuesday that it was not necessary to bring more oversight to high frequency trading, a split-second stock trading strategy that has come under regulatory scrutiny. (more…)
Obama to push consumer financial watchdog agency
WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will seek this week to rally support for his proposal to create a watchdog agency that would protect consumers from risky financial products.
SEC standardizes rules for U.S. "erroneous trades"
NEW YORK, Oct 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday adopted a single set of rules for "clearly erroneous" trades, eliminating a mixed bag of standards that exchanges used to monitor increasingly electronic trading. (more…)
Draft US bill frees some from derivatives clearing
By Kevin Drawbaugh
WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Firms ranging from airlines to agribusiness would be exempt from new rules on compulsory clearing of derivatives transactions under a bill in Congress aimed at tightening oversight of the financial system. (more…)
U.S. banking regulator eyes bank creditor claims
ISTANBUL, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Chairman Sheila Bair told a group of international bankers on Sunday that officials might want to consider "the very strong medicine" of limiting secured claims to 80 percent, although she said such a proposal would need to be carefully weighed. (more…)
New US Council, not just Fed, must eye risk
By Kevin Drawbaugh
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) – The head of the Federal Reserve will step back from one of the most controversial parts of the Obama administration's drive for financial regulation reform, saying sweeping new oversight powers proposed for the U.S. central bank should be shared with other regulators. (more…)
NEWSMAKER-Bank of America CEO Lewis: Fallen hero
By Jonathan Stempel
NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) – A little over a year ago, Bank of America Corp <BAC.N> Chief Executive Kenneth Lewis was a hero on Wall Street with his audacious purchase — some would say rescue from certain collapse — of Merrill Lynch & Co, following less than two days of talks. (more…)


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In China, Li Ju, an amateur photographer, became fascinated by the expedition and went looking for the original sites of Clark's photographs. He is also a member of the Great Wall Society, an NGO that studies and protects the Great Wall, which stretches in a vast sweep between northern China and the Mongolian steppes. (Clark's route runs just south of the wall and comes within sight of it at least once.)
Li has now published two books of contemporary photographs, and the Clark hosts an exhibit, "Then and Now," pairing Li's images with their 100-year-old counterparts.
The exhibit will remain in place at the Stone Hill Center through Sept. 16.
"As I traced this route, lingering questions motivated me onwards: ... What has happened to these landscapes recorded in the old images? After wars and turmoil, natural disasters and famine, how have the lives of the people in these places changed? What about the fate of the exquisite historical relics? Are wild animals still living in these areas?" Li, who could not be reached before press time, wrote in an essay to introduce his exhibit.
"Sometimes he thought he would never find the right place," said Clark senior curator Richard Rand, who has talked with Li about his three trips along the Loess Plateau.
Some times a building had changed or vanished, Rand said; sometimes a city had grown up around it. Sometimes Li could only measure where a Clark might have stood by the curve of the hills on the horizon.
What: Dr. Lillian Lan-ying Tseng speaks on 'Ancient Chinese Objects in a Global Context'
When: Sunday at 3 p.m.
Regular museum hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September to June
Where: Clark Art Institute, 225 South St., Williamstown
Admission: $15 for adults through Oct. 31
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Cincinnati.com is reporting that the football career of Cincinnati defensive end Walter Stewart is likely over due to a recently discovered spinal condition.
Stewart had 22 tackles and five sacks for the Bearcats in six games this season before being injured.
From the Cincinnati.com report:
(Cincinnati coach Butch Jones) said that senior defensive end Walter Stewart officially will not return this season and probably will not be allowed to play football again. Stewart has been diagnosed with a congenital first cervical spine abnormality that was discovered after X-rays were taken following the Fordham game on Oct. 13. He has not played in either of UC's last two games.
.... "He's had a second opinion," Jones said. "I know he's a prideful individual. I know football means the world to him. My deal with him is I'm going to be there with him as long as he allows me to be there for him. I told him we'll be together for a long, long time and he can be on my coaching staff. He can start the process of being a coach if that's what he chooses to do."
Read the full story: Bearcats' Walter Stewart finished for season
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ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions quarterback Shaun Hill is slated to visit the St. Louis Rams on Monday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Hill is a free agent after spending the past four years as the dependable backup to Matthew Stafford. He is considered one of the more reliable QBs on the market and was expected to fetch some interest.
He did not attempt a pass last year, and only 16 in the past three combined. He was 257-of-416 passing (61.8 percent) for 2,686 yards, 16 touchdowns and 12 interceptions when Stafford missed most of the 2010 season due to injury.
Hill also has played for the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers.
St. Louis makes some sense for Hill, if he does leave. He hails from Parsons, Kan., which is only about five hours southwest of St. Louis, and visited the Rams the last time he was a free agent two years ago.
If Hill does leave, Detroit would be in the market for a backup. Kellen Moore is still under contract at the position, but general manager Martin Mayhew said he has not seen enough from the former Boise State star to promote him to Stafford's full-time backup.
Moore spent his first two professional seasons as the Lions' No. 3. He has yet to take a snap.


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Aloha baseball: The Aloha baseball team may be sitting in last place in the Metro League, but the Warriors - for the first time since 2007 - were winners in a very important way last week.
Aloha, facing a Sunset team that entered the week tied for first place, beat the Apollos twice to win their three-game series. In the process, the Warriors won a Metro series for the first time since 2007 and lifted their league record to 2-7.
Aloha eked out a 3-2 home win in the April 29 series opener, saw Sunset turn the tables with a 3-2 victory at Sunset on April 30, then put the hammer down on May 1, routing the Apollos 10-1 at Aloha to clinch the series.
Vote: The Beaverton Leader team of the week is competing against others to become The Oregonian's high school team of the week. Look for the poll Monday evening at OregonLive's high school sports page. Voting ends 5 p.m. Friday.
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Idol: The Musical Review
By Chuck Klaus
Who: Syracuse Civic Theater and BiPolar Productions.
What: "Idol: The Musical" Music and Lyrics by Jon Balcourt, Book and Lyrics by Bill Boland, Concept and Production by Todd Ellis.
Where: Mulroy Civic Center, Oncenter, Syracuse.
When: Friday, June 1st, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Attendance: 520.
Duration: One hour, fifty-five minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
Advisories: Language, sexual allusions including masturbation, sadism and masochism, erections, etc.
In Brief: Teen Musical Comedy of Today.
Imagine, if you will, a combination of elements from "Bye, Bye Birdie," "A Chorus Line," "Fame," "The Breakfast Club," and "High School Musical" - with a higher quotient of sexual humor. Further imagine such elements mixing in a story concerning the socials effects of Clay Aiken and you pretty much have a fix on "Idol: The Musical."
The work, with Music and Lyrics by Jon Balcourt, and Book and Lyrics by Bill Boland - from a concept by producer Todd Ellis - had a first performance Friday before a highly reactive and appreciative crowd.
"Idol" is about a somewhat improbable social group of high school seniors, evidently bound together by their worshipful devotion to "American Idol" second season second-placer Clay Aiken.
The gathered characters are the stuff of kid movie stereotyping - The bookworm Cicaida, (Courtney Ellis) theatrical Kodi, (Roy George) Punker Cass, (Nikita Richards) and Tom-Boy grease monkey Alex (Jennie Riverso.)
Other personas on display are a Jock turned dancer, J.D.; a Garth Brooks wannabe, Duncan; a nerdish, introspective pianist, Conner; and a girl with an impossible crush on Aiken, Emily. (Joe Walker, Del Caraway, show composer Jon Balcourt, and Joella Burt.) And, just for a bit of dramatic spice, add a prima donna-type with her own schemes for advancement, Adrienne. (Babs Rubinstein.)
The numbers are never less than serviceable, and several are quite appealing. "Discipline," about the need to practice the entertainment craft, is an early standout, while "Quakin' for Aiken" also lingers in memory, possibly due to the lyric "We're quakin' for Aiken, and shakin' our bacon."
Staging and Direction by Dan Tursi is generally active, and Choreography by Jason Bumpus and Joe Walker is well-tailored for the group. Brian Howard's simple scenic design gives the action plenty of space, and Music Director, orchestrator, composer, stand-up pianist and pretty decent character actor Jon Balcourt keeps things moving along.
There are some notable quibbles, if one looks for them - the arbitrary manner in which the Aiken idolaters assemble, sexual humor which makes the piece slightly difficult for younger viewers - or at least for the parents of slightly younger viewers - the use of drunkenness as a comic bit, and a somewhat preachy finale.
Whatever its limitations, "Idol: The Musical," kept a mainly young audience entertained, laughing and sufficiently diverted to (generally) refrain from text-messaging for nearly two hours -quite an achievement for any enterprise in mid-2007.


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Want to kick off the summer right?
Come visit the Simon Kidgits Carnival at the Lehigh Valley Mall from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
The event will feature games, treats and giveaways. There will be a special performance by the Easton School of Rock. The carnival is taking place in the outdoor shops and people of all ages are invited.
The Kidgits Club focuses on kids ages 3-8 and offers tips on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment, according to a news release. Visit simon.com/kidgits for more information.


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The first trailer for "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" was revealed at Comic-Con in San Diego. The new trailer finally reveals who plays the villain of Electro, after a build up 40 seconds into the clip the trailer finally reveals Jamie Foxx as the films featured bad guy. The clip shows a quick look of his character strapped into a sparking machine. If you're not familiar with the comic book character of Electro, he gets the power to control electricity after being hit by a lightning bolt.
"The Amazing Spider-Man 2″ is slated to hit theaters on May 2, 2014.
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WYOMING – Authorities have charged Rey David Rivera, the former Wyoming Rogers High School junior varsity soccer coach, with accosting a minor for immoral purposes, Wyoming police Capt. Kim Koster said today.
Rivera, 41, is accused of inappropriate conduct involving a player on the team he coached, police said in a news release.
Investigators, who did not specify what Rivera did to accost the teenage girl, began looking into a complaint against Rivera on April 20.
The suspect was arraigned this morning on the four-year felony count and Rivera is expected to return to court for a probable cause hearing on June 15. Wyoming District Judge Pablo Cortes set a $5,000 personal recognizance bond for Rivera, allowing him to be free pending further court action.
District Superintendent Jon Felske said the coach's contract was terminated upon learning of the complaint. Rivera was not directly employed by the district, but he was hired to lead the team through a contracting company that provides coaches and substitute teachers, Felske said.
The district sent home letters to parents alerting them of the alleged conduct and no one else had come forward with similar concerns.
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The Arizona Fall League is comprised of six teams. Each team sends some of their top prospects to participate.
The Tigers' 2013 Arizona Fall League participants, which were announced in August, play for the Mesa Solar Sox, along with prospects from the Angels, Athletics, Nationals and Cubs.
The Solar Sox's most famous recent alumnus is Nationals phenom Bryce Harper, who's become one of the most polarizing and best young players in the major leagues.
None of the Tigers' representatives have made their major league debut, but don't be surprised if you see a few of the following athletes playing at Comerica Park next season.
Here is a look at the progress of the Tigers' prospects in the 2013 Arizona Fall League:


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For those who want to have their cake topper and eat it too, check out the New York Times article, featuring a pair of brides done in chocolate (the company, Martine's Chocolates, does your standard bride-and-groom, too). Looking for an ironic-in-a-cool-way to finish off your cake? If your top tier is big enough, you might look into the wedding Barbie and Ken set being produced in honor of Barbie's 50th anniversary. The duo are perfectly retro (we especially like Ken's flat-top)—and can you think of another couple that's been together this long? —Sally, BRIDES Magazine


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Dens are generally considered to be a less formal version of a living room. They will often feature the likes of a television, games consoles, and other recreational activities.
Therefore, choosing the right table for a den can give it a personalised, informal feel. There are many different kinds of table that can be used to give a den this feel and the type chosen should depend on the rest of the furniture and the space available in the room.
One of the best places to look for a table for a den is eBay, as they have listings of thousands of tables, both new and used.
Measure the Space for a Table
The first step towards choosing the right table for a den is to designate and measure a space that a table can be situated. When doing so, it may be worthwhile taking other pieces of furniture into consideration and how well the den can be navigated if the space designated for the table is taken place.
Furthermore, if planning on purchasing a large table for people to sit round (for example, a poker table), take chairs and the space that they will need into consideration, also. Once this has been done and a suitable space has been measured and found, the table choosing process can begin.
Find the Right Type of Table
One should have an idea of the type of table that is desired for the space in the den before beginning the buying process. There is an extensive range of tables available on auction sites such as eBay, of all different sizes and styles. Therefore, use the following table to determine which type of table is best suited to the den in question:
Type of Table
Coffee Table
Coffee tables are small tables designed to sit in the middle of the room or near a seating area. Traditionally they were designed as somewhere for people to place their drinks whilst having a drink with friends but they can be used for much more.
In the likes of a den, in an informal setting, the coffee table can double up as a footrest, or as storage space.
Coffee tables are available in a number of different sizes so if planning on purchasing one, be sure to buy one that does not take up too much space, or is too small for the den.
Dining Table
If there is sufficient room in the den, then a dining table can become the focal point of the room.
Whilst they are the largest kind of table around, they can be used for a manner of different activities. They can be used for actual dining, and also as an informal meeting place or a place to play board games.
If planning on purchasing a dining table, size needs to be accounted for, as well as getting the table into the den into the first place. Some dining tables can be taken apart and re-assembled, whereas others cannot. Be sure to find out whether this is the case or not before purchasing a dining table.
Side Table
If space is an issue but a surface is needed, either for drinks or to use as storage, a side table may be the best option. Side tables are small tables that are usually placed at the side of a sofa.
Side tables are appreciated for their compact nature and the fact that they can be moved around easily to suit various needs.
Foldable Table
A foldable table may be the best option for a den. Foldable tables are available in a variety of sizes and are made from a variety of materials.
They can be used fleetingly when required and folded up and stored away if one needs more room for activities.
Foldable tables are readily available on the likes of eBay and are affordable and cost effective in comparison to the likes of a large coffee table or dining table.
Find an Appropriate Material for a Den Table
The materials used for a table can make a difference to the feel and the general aesthetic of a den. Certain materials are best suited to informal rooms, such as a den, whereas others may look out of place or may not be the best material in terms of functionality.
Here is a table determining the various materials used for den tables:
Den Table Materials
Glass tables can give a room a modern feel. Glass is often used for both coffee tables and dining tables. However, in the likes of a den, glass may be too formal a table material.
On the other hand, the choice of table material is entirely subjective to the owner of the den. If the den has been created with a modern and clean design aesthetic, then a glass table may be ideal.
Wooden tables give any room a rustic or traditional feel, depending on the type of wood that is used.
Large oak, pine and mahogany tables can become a grand centrepiece for any room and are sturdy and robust enough to be able to be made use of in an informal setting.
One of the troubles with wooden tables is that a large wooden dining table can be heavy and unable to be taken apart. This needs to be taken into consideration in relation to how easy a table of this weight would be able to be carried into the den.
Metal tables can also create a modern aesthetic, much like glass tables.
Metal tables also tend to be lightweight and there are those available that can be simply taken apart and moved around if necessary.
A lot of foldable tables and side tables are made from light metals.
Whilst plastic tables are cheap and light, they do not tend to add much to a room in terms of aesthetics.
They are, however, the most affordable of all the types of table available. Furthermore, they often come in the form of foldable tables so a plastic foldable table may the best option if a permanent table is not desired.
Finding the Right Table for Your Den on eBay
Once a decision has been made as to what type and what material of table is needed or desired, one should pay a visit to the tables listings on eBay, or at least visit the Deals section of the site to see what is on offer on the site.
To view the table listings on eBay, take the following steps:
· Visit the Home and Garden area
· Click the Furniture link
· Select the Tables filter tab
Once on this page, make use of the 'Materials' and 'Conditions' refinement tabs on the left hand side of the page to ensure that the search is tailored as much as possible to specific requirements.
Purchasing the Right Table for Your Den on eBay
Sellers on eBay will always make at least one of these three buying options available to buyers:
· Bidding
Visit the Buyer Tips page to gain a comprehension of the best ways to use these buying options, especially if one has never purchased an item via eBay or PayPal before.
If a product has been found that is suitable for a den, one can always contact the seller directly to arrange shipping or collection details, as well as to clear up any questions that may arise regarding the table and its condition.
The best way to choose the right table for a den is to look for one that is suitable for not only the space that is available, but serves its intended function.
If the table is to be used as a focal point for the room then a dining table may be best. If a table is not a necessity, then a medium sized coffee table may be the best option. It may be best to draw up a list of possible uses for the table and match these to the various materials and types of table that are available.
This way, one can purchase a table for a den in a cost effective and rational manner.


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CHESTER BOROUGH — The borough attorney is currently in the process of drafting a contract for the new police chief — something which hasn't been done since 2008.
The borough attorney is still in the process of drafting a contract for Sgt. David Jara, who was tapped to replace Kedrowitsch last month, Egan said.
Kedrowitsch's salary increased by 3.5 percent annually after 2010 despite lacking a contract for 2011-2013, according to borough records. His final salary for police chief was $120,192, and $4,687 for his role as emergency management director, Egan said. Kedrowitsch also received annual longevity payments of $3,250, she said.
Kedrowitsch received a 10-percent raise in 2010 after completing two training courses through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, and two-percent raises in 2008 and 2009, according to his contract.
Kedrowitsch, who served the borough for 27 years, will receive an annual pension of $125,680, according to state Department of Treasury records, and a payout of $4,273.19 for accrued sick and vacation time, Egan said.
Kedrowitsch, who had no personal or compensation time due to him, was paid 75 percent of 17.75 sick days, $3,780.39, and 100 percent of five vacation days, $492.80, Egan said.
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same way he tried to twist Shaquille O'Neal's already-injured thumb
Thursday night in Boston. "I thought what 'Big Baby' did showed the
kind of character, or lack of it, that he has," Carr said.
Shaq tried to stay in the game, and that's when Davis defended the
Cavs center as he posted up by grabbing the tender thumb. Apparently,
Davis mistook it for a wishbone when he had his heart set on knocking
Shaq out of the game.
"He crossed the line," Carr said. "When I played, if a guy had a
hand injury, I would go aggressively after the ball and try to knock it
away. If I got his hand, too, it happens. I would not try purposely to
hit his hand."
Show me the replay and I'll believe this.
Let's say Glen Davis purposely twisted Shaq's thumb. Don't you think Shaq would have reacted? Say, with a punch or a push?
Austin Carr is like Tommy Heinsohn. He sometimes sees things that didn't really happen.


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Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:31 pm
Post subject: My Trip to Europe
Ok so I'm planning a trip to Europe for worlds in July. Here is my plan:
Arrive Warsaw - July 4 - Stay for footbag camp and Euros.
Warsaw - Minsk - July 14
Minsk - Tallinn - July 17
Tallin - Turku - July 19 or 20
Turku - Helsinki - July 23 - Worlds!!
July 31 - Go home
As you can see I plan on visiting Poland, Belarus, Estonia and Finland. I know there are footbaggers in all those countries except Belarus. I plan on doing most of the trip by train - I'll catch a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki and then a train onto Turku but the rest will be train I hope.
Does anybody know how much it will cost to catch a train from Belarus to Estonia? Also should I book the train tickets early? Or wait until I get to Poland? Is there a website with the details? I've spent some time looking but couldn't find very much about travelling to those countries.
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Richard Vock (comastalker)
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Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:59 pm
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come to germany....berlin for example...
I'd pay the 100€ to berlin for shredding once with you
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Ville Sokk (Commodore)
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Location: Elva, Tartu, Estonia
Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:20 pm
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I live in Estonia and I asked my father and used google but I couldn't find how much does it cost.
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Paul Cronjaeger (Pauler)
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Jeremy OWheel (owheelj)
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I'd love to go to Berlin but unfortuantly I can't take afford to take too long off work - maybe if I get sponsorship.
However obviously I'll be at Euros and at Worlds - so we can definitly kick there!! - Spend the 100 Euros on getting yourself to Poland and Helsinki - rather than paying for me to go to Berlin. I am very interested in the history of Eastern Europe - especially the former Soviet countries so I'm keen to see lots of the area - East Berlin would be cool to visit too - but it's a little out of the way from where I'm going.
Thanks for your help Ville - it seems like the way to go is wait until I'm in Poland and if things don't work out - catch a plane straight to Tallinn and miss Minsk.
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Paul Cronjaeger (Pauler)
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:48 am
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hey jeremy. do you already know the exact dates of euros? also, what footbag camp were you talking about?
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Richard Vock (comastalker)
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 6:30 am
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the money I talked about would be for me to get to berlin
getting to poland is a 9-12 hour tour by train
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Alexander Smirnov (chezl)
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:05 am
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train from Belarus anywhere is not going to be expencive. compared to other countries everythuing is really cheap there.
Belarus has it's own footbag club too and I can forward you the contacts for them if you want.
Team Russia also plans to hold a tournament for American/European players between Euros and Worlds in Saint Pete, so everybody can come, play and see this fantastic city.
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Hania Mickiewicz (Hania)
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We don't know the exact dates of euros yet but I think it's going to be two weeks before worlds... so after euros there should be one more week left to worlds. (but the dates are not fixed yet so it's not 100%sure)
Hey Jeremy, will be soo cool to meet you here in Poland
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Flavio Lötscher (footjam_heger)
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nice trip...
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Max Kerkhoff (max.kerkhoff)
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Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:01 pm
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jeremy - YOU MUST COME TO BERLIN - i am serious - take as much time off as necessary and come to the german footbag open in berlin in june. it is going to be one of the phattest events for sure. footbag life in europe isn't very expensive, so if you manage to get here you can stay here quite long... especially if you head east after berlin. i'd really like to have you here in berlin.
about other tournaments near worlds : PLEASE do something in st. petersburg AFTER worlds! for nearly all european players it will be better that way because coming from wroclaw it is quite out of the way, but once you are in helsinki it is really close,
i also heard that the estonian crew wants to do something in talinn before worlds ... so has there been any talking between you guys? i want to do both cities!
looking forward to next summer...
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Jeremy OWheel (owheelj)
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Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 2:45 am
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Ok I'll see what I can do.
The reason I don't want to take the time off work is not about money though - it's because I've got a job coaching footbag (and other sports) at a school in Melbourne and to me that is getting pretty close to a dream job (I just don't get paid millions of $$) so I don't want to have too much time off that.
But I haven't booked any tickets yet so I'll give it some more thought.
Maybe something like this
Berlin - Warsaw - Minsk - Tallinn - Turku - Helsinki - St P - home.
Warsaw - Minsk - Tallinn means travelling through 5 countries and looks like it will cost less than Tallinn - Turku - Helsinki which is through two. Damn Finland for being so expensive - I think we should move worlds to Estonia
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Alexander Smirnov (chezl)
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Location: Moscow, -, Russia
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:37 am
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re Saint Pete: we will be talking to both estonian guys? american players and EFC.
i see it as a fantastic chance to come and visit this beautiful city that is really close to Helsinki.
we are looking at taking all the players together and moving them to Saint Pete by bus
that all just needs time...
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Uve Poom (arrow)
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Joined: 04 Feb 2004
Posts: 5
Location: Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2004 3:56 am
Post subject: Action in Estonia around Worlds
Hey Jeremy and all the others,
Jeremy, I wrote you an e-mail with info about how you could get here.
is the key address for you when you want to travelling around Eastern Europe - the train connections are not too good around here.
Anyhow, I will now start reveiling a plan that we have been thinking about in Estonia. It has to do with what Max said in an earlier post. So our sincerest intension is to hold a Post-Worlds Footbag Camp in Estonia and it promises to become an out-of-this-world event. Our plans are humangous (especially for younger European players) and we will be working hard to get some serious financing for this event during the following months. Anyhow, anybody planning to travel in Europe after Worlds should consider with up to 5 days in Estonia directly after Worlds. We´ve got a truly swell country with an ultimately cool capital named Tallinn that is more than worth a visit if you are around here. Historic, beautiful, A LOT cheaper then Finland (price range of Czech Republic), great beer, etc, etc, etc. But check out
for further information. And just to give you another reason to come over.. as the champ Vasek himself said while visiting Estonia in October 2004: "Tallinn is nice... basically like the best of Prague." I´ll let you make your own conclusions from that
Cheers and see everybody in Estonia in August!
Uve / Estonia
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Jeremy OWheel (owheelj)
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Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2004 6:02 am
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Ok so big thanks to Uve!!
I have changed my plans a bit and decided not to visit Minsk
- but I think these plans will be better. Hopefully people can confirm all the dates of the camps and tournaments I am trying to get to soonish.
Arrive in Berlin - German Open - Late June?
Warsaw - Poland Footbag Camp and Euros - July 5 - July 14? Also I will be celebrating the 2005 New Year on July 7 to make up for missing celebrations this year in an effort to earn money for this trip!! (7s look like 1s
Tallinn - Brief stay and play with Estonians after Euros.
St Petersburg - Before or after worlds jam/tournament.
Turku - July 20 - 23 - Chill with Turku shredders and to touristy stuff.
Helsinki - July 23 - 30 - WORLDS!! Also my birthday is the 29th
Tallinn - Estonian Footbag Camp - early August.
Go home.
I don't think I'd visit Tallinn twice if I could help it (nothing against the city - I will definitly visit - just want to see as much as I can) so knowing dates is important for me to plan the trip. If the St P jam is before worlds I will go from Warsaw to St P and if it's after - I would go from the Estonian footbag camp to St P. The second option sounds better because I think it is easier for me to get home from St P than from Tallinn.
Please let me know if this all sounds viable!!
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Anna Marie Breidenbach, 88, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday evening, Aug. 17, 2013, at Elmwood at the Shawhan.
She was born March 12, 1925, in Tiffin, to Frank and Ida (Long) Kimmet. On April 11, 1944, she married Bernard J. Breidenbach Sr., and he passed away in 2006.
Survivors include four sons, Marion (Gayle) Breidenbach of Canal Winchester, James A. (Diana) Breidenbach, Bernard J. (Sharon) Breidenbach Jr. and Kenneth (Elizabeth) Breidenbach, all of Tiffin; two daughters, Carol "Sister Bernarda" Breidenbach, OSU of Toledo, and Marilyn (Edwin) Kokosky Jr. of Monroe, Mich.; 28 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bernard; and four sisters, Esther Hilborn, Loretta Kuzma, Louise McGee and Mary Hammer.
Anna was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the St. Francis Auxiliary, the New Riegel American Legion Auxiliary and a past member of the V.F.W. and the Knights of Columbus. Anna was truly a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a very hard worker and loved to spend time and play games with her grandchildren. Anna and Bernie, who were happily married for 62 years, enjoyed their ventures of trips abroad; including bus trips to the casino. Anna also enjoyed playing Uno, rummy and gardening along with making popcorn balls for the Lion's Club throughout the years.
Her Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass.
Friends may visit and share stories with the family from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH 44883, (419) 447-2424. A Christian wake service will begin at 8 p.m.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Rev. Joseph Szybka, Community Hospice Care and especially to those at Elmwood at the Shawhan for making our mother comfortable during her final days. Words of gratefulness and appreciation cannot be expressed enough.
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MOONACHIE — Representatives from the state Department of Banking and Insurance will be on hand at the local Sandy Recovery Information Center next Wednesday to answer Sandy victims' insurance questions.
The program, planned for May 29, will be held from 1 to 6 p.m.
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The Governor recently had a dispute with the WNYC radio people over the question of whether climate change caused Hurricane Sandy. It didn't. Weather isn't climate, as the climate scientologists like to remind us whenever a cold spell like the current one crops up.
So Chris Christie was right on that point.
It was another remark he made in the interview that cracked me up, though. As part of his response to that clueless question, Christie said this:
"Well first of all I disagree with the premise of your question because I don't think there's been any proof thus far that Sandy was caused by climate change. But I would absolutely expect that that's exactly what WNYC would say, because you know liberal public radio always has an agenda. And so since I disagree with the premise of your question I don't feel like I have to answer the rest of it."
Liberal public radio has an agenda?
No kidding.
So why did Christie turn this state's public radio licenses over to WNYC in the first place?It's not as though I didn't warn him against giving the channels to that station and WHYY in Philadelphia. In this 2011 column headlined "Conservative gov's handing our radio stations to a bunch of liberals," I warned this sort of thing was bound to happen:
The nine radio stations have a potential audience in the millions. And now every one of those people will be subject to a barrage of out-of-state liberal blather for all eternity.
I ended the piece with this observation:
Anyway, thanks a lot, Guv. I used to be able to tune in New Jersey news on my local station, 90.3-FM in Toms River. Now I'll be stuck listening to a bunch of insufferably smug and often stupid New York liberals.I'd like to say "I hate to say I told you so." But I don't hate it.
I love it.
ADD: A further point on the claim in the WNYC report that climate change is causing sea-level rise.
There's no evidence of that. The rate of increase in the sea level hasn't changed since 1850, as you can see from this chart of sea levels from a gauge at the Battery. Note that the rate of rise is the same in the era before mankind introduced increased levels of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
As for the intensity of Sandy, that is hardly unprecedented either. Back in 1938, a hurricane called "The Long Island Express" hit the East Coast with winds 50 mph stronger than Sandy's. As the name implies, it just happened to hit a bit farther north. But had it hit here, the damage would have been massive. That of course was pre-climate scientology as well.


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WEBSTER CITY - A home meet, sunny skies and uncharacteristically mild temperatures - for this spring anyway - served as the backdrop for the Webster City boys' track team, which put together its best performance of the season on the Bob Buckley Track last night.
With their handful of seniors providing the lead, the rest of the Lynx followed closely behind en route to a fourth-place finish with 79 points at the Lynx Invitational. The host squad was just six points out second, which was shared by Pocahontas Area and Fort Dodge St. Edmond (85).
"It was our best meet of the year. It was a reasonable night to run and the kids took advantage of it," WCHS head coach Tony Bussan said. "The kids are really making progress."
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DFJ photo by Troy Banning
Webster City's Cody Blair clears the second-to-last hurdle during the anchor leg of the shuttle hurdle relay on the Bob Buckley Track during last night's Lynx Invitational. WCHS won four events and placed fourth in the final team standings. Iowa Falls-Alden took home the team title.
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Cal Zahn clears 6-feet in the high jump at last night's Lynx Invite. He won gold after getting over 6-4.
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Northeast Hamilton's Tyler Smith kicks up plenty of sand after landing in the long jump pit during last night's Lynx Invite in Webster City. A late addition to the field, the Trojans placed at the back of the pack in the team race.
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WCHS senior Nick Thilges cruises to the finish line on the anchor of the 4x800-meter relay at last night's Lynx Invite. WCHS?won the event.
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Northeast Hamilton - a late addition to the meet - was eighth with 16 points.
Utilizing its deep and talented roster of sprinters, Iowa Falls-Alden coasted to the team championship with 123 points. The Cadets claimed a meet-best seven first-place finishes; they cleaned up in the individual races, winning the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes, as well as the 800 and 400 low hurdles.
Brandon Norman, IF-A's talented senior who was second to former WCHS standout Keagan Parks in the 100 and 200 at last spring's state track meet, won both events and anchored the 4x100 last night.
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Team Standings
1. Iowa Falls-Alden 123; 2. (tie) Pocahontas Area and Fort Dodge St. Edmond 85; 4. Webster City 79; 5. Clear Lake 77; 6. Humboldt 57; 7. Eagle Grove 36; 8. Northeast Hamilton 16.
Individual Results
(Winners plus Webster City, NE Hamilton)
100 Meters - 1. Brandon Norman (IF-A) 10.94; 6. Gavin Dinsdale (WC) 12.08; 11. Shane Gilman (WC) 12.51; 13. Gabe Rapp (NEH) 12.65; 14. Gunther Range (NEH) 13.09.
200 Meters - 1. Norman (IF-A) 22.57; 12. Andrew Pate (NEH) 26.14; 13. Nelson Ball (WC) 26.46; 14. Gilman (WC) 26.61; 15. Kyle Pruismann (NEH) 26.76.
400 Meters - 1. Nick Jensen (IF-A) 50.72; 9. Kyle Anderson (WC) 58.63; 14. Range (NEH) 1:04.40.
800 Meters - 1. Justin Borkowski (IF-A) 2:12.13; 2. Jacob Clabaugh (WC) 2:12.97; 6. Brandon Arkland (WC) 2:16.14.
1,600 Meters - 1. Jacob Miller (H) 4:54.91; 4. Arkland 5:04.44; 7. Steven Smith (NEH) 5:10.12; 8. Ryan Heinrichs (WC) 5:14.46.
3,200 Meters - 1. Seth Reel (SE) 10:33.61; 4. S. Smith (NEH) 11:05.06; 5. Adam McMurray (WC) 11:19.64; 6. Kenton Johnston (WC) 11:23.82.
110 High Hurdles - 1. Connor Nosbisch (CL) 15.08; 6. Lucas Poland (WC) 17.11.
400 Hurdles - David Moore III (IF-A) 1:00.01; 6. Tyler Smith (NEH) 1:02.37; 8. Nick Jeffers (NEH) 1:02.81.
4x100 Relay - 1. Iowa Falls-Alden 45.17; 3. Webster City 46.90 (Nathan Nuehring, Cooper Jaycox, Fernando Martinez, Cal Zahn); 8. Northeast Hamilton 52.89 (Tristan Nicholson, Range, Bryce VanLangen, Hunter Dilly).
4x200 Relay - 1. Clear Lake 1:34.70; 2. Webster City 1:35.08 (Nuehring, Tanner Hoveland, Zahn Jaycox).
4x400 Relay - 1. Webster City 3:38.04 (Ethan Glenn, Nuehring, Eric Coleman, Jaycox); 4. Northeast Hamilton 3:48.57 (T. Smith, Rapp, Pate, Jeffers).
4x800 Relay - 1. Webster City 8:25.92 (Glenn, Coleman, Clabaugh, Nick Thilges); 6. Northeast Hamilton 9:19.06 (Jeffers, Rapp, Pruismann, T. Smith).
1,600 Medley Relay - 1. Webster City 3:53.31 (Hoveland, F. Martinez, Coleman, Thilges); 8. Northeast Hamilton 4:16.34 (Rapp, Pate, Pruismann, S. Smith).
Shuttle Hurdle Relay - 1. St. Edmond 1:02.97; 5. Webster City 1:05.65 (Poland, Hoveland, F. Martinez, Cody Blair); 8. Northeast Hamilton 1:19.86 (Nicholson, Pate, VanLangen, Dilly).
High Jump - 1. Zahn (WC) 6-4; 7. Nicholson (NEH) 5-4.
Long Jump - 1. Chandler Diercks (CL) 21-1; 6. Corey Keenan 16-5; 10. T. Smith 15-8; 11. Pruismann 15-8; 14. Gilman 14-6.
Shot Put - Josh Hoover (IF-A) 46-0.25; 3. Andy Olson (NEH) 40-8; 9. Rylee Lawson (WC) 37-8.
Discus - 1. Bryan Larson (H) 136-7; 4. Boone Myers (WC) 124-2; 8. Cameron Gordon 108-02; 14. Olson (NEH) 90-4.25.
But the Lynx were next-best in terms of gold medals with four. Sophomore Cal Zahn used his spring-like legs to win the high jump, and WCHS also captured the top spot in the 4x400, 4x800 and 1,600 medley relays. Eric Coleman was on all three winning relays, while Ethan Glenn and Nick Thilges competed on two.
"We can score where we have our more experienced kids back," Bussan said. "That was definitely Cal's best jumping of the year, and Glenn and Coleman both had great nights."
Zahn and St. Edmond's Hank Lentsch both cleared 6-4 - a height that should be good enough to qualify both for the Drake Relays - and were unsuccessful at 6-5.25. Zahn vaulted to the front on the strength of fewer misses.
Glenn's powerful first leg of the 4x800 put WCHS way out front to stay; Jacob Clabaugh, Coleman and Thilges never gave an inch in pushing the group to a winning time of 8:25.92.
Tanner Hoveland and Fernando Martinez ran the opening two legs, and Coleman and Thilges brought the medley relay crown home in 3:53.31.
Glenn and Coleman were joined by Nathan Nuehring and Cooper Jaycox on the winning 4x400 (3:38.04).
WCHS picked up three more medals; Clabaugh was second in the open 800 (2:12.97), as was the 4x200 (1:38.08). The 4x100 (46.90) took third.
Northeast Hamilton's only medal came courtesy of Andy Olson in the shot put (40-8); he was third.


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Hedge managers and city financiers are not all evil, it seems. More than 800 of the professionals dug deep into their pockets last week to raise more than £15 million for the Ark annual charity dinner. Ark, which stands for Absolute Return for Kids, was founded by Arpad Busson, the French financier and partner of actress Uma Thurman.
The evening, famed for its success — and excess — had a fundraising target of £10m this year, considerably down on the £25m raised last year: hedge funds have endured their worst year ever last year. But this did not stop the UK financial community smashing expectations to raise an impressive £15.6m. The same event in 2007 made a record £26.6m.
Ark trustee Jennifer Moses said: "It was an enormous success. We knew we were in a more challenging environment and would not raise the amount we did last year, but we raised substantially more than anticipated. People had the good sense to realise that whatever the size of the troubles they are facing in their industry, it is nothing compared to the troubles that the children are having."
Meanwhile, Ark trustee Stanley Fink appears to be in a particularly giving mood. He has reportedly donated £1m to the Tories and is believed to be the largest donor to any party, as revealed in the latest figures from the Electoral Commission. Mr Mr Fink, the new co-treasurer of the Conservative party, hopes to raise £40m for the party's election campaign.


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Hi Vincente,
The reason you do not want to use polyester resins on an epoxy board with an EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) core is that the polyester resin, or the catalyst/hardener, will
melt the core foam (EPS) in your board.
Epoxy resins will not "react" with EPS foams, so epoxy based products are the way to go.
If you just have a little scratch in the paint, just get some paint that matches the color of your board (in a spray can preferably, but you can brush on regular paint also).
Mask off the adjacent undamaged areas, spray a couple of thin coats of color matched paint on the scratch, let the paint dry.
Remove the masking tape and sand the area with progressively finer abrasive cloth and you will get a professional looking repair.
If the structural shell (the sandiwch) of your board is damaged, then you need to remove the damaged area, fair in the adjacent undamaged area, and use West Systems or System 3 epoxy resin and some fiberglass cloth to restore the structure in the damaged area.
Then mask off and paint your repair and your board will look good and be almost as strong as if it were never damaged.
Check The Board Lady.com website for lots of excellent information on how to repair your board.
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If you need to fill in a scratch that's a little deeper, but not through the layers of fiberglass, hard foam and wood, you could safely almost any "filler".
Marine Tex is a good one as is JB Weld and JB Weld Quick.
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USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced a Cattle Exclusion Pilot Project for portions of Randolph and St. Clair Counties. NRCS encourages landowners and operators to take voluntary actions to minimize potential air and water pollutants from storage facilities, confinement areas, and land application areas. This pilot project provides financial incentives to help landowners exclude cattle from water bodies in impaired watersheds in the two targeted counties. Funds are limited and landowners are encouraged to sign-up as soon as possible.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — At The Masters, there is one tradition that has been unlike any other: The cut line. Since 1962, the field at the first major championship of the season has always been whittled down to the top 44 and ties after the first 36 holes.
Until this year.
Beginning today, the top 50 players and ties — and anyone within 10 strokes of the leader — will make play this weekend.
"We believe offering more playing opportunities for the participants over the weekend is a positive for everyone involved," Augusta National chairman Billy Payne said yesterday morning. "For the world's best players wishing to compete over four rounds, four our patrons enjoying the tournament here on site. And for those golf fans watching at home through our expansive worldwide television broadcast and our continually-improving online digital platforms."
The change in the cut line for this year's event was just one of a number of changes that Payne announced during his annual press conference.
The Masters will also be make changes to its qualifications to get into the tournament, beginning for next year's event. Among them:
+ Only the top 12 finishers and ties will qualify, instead of the top 16.
+ Only the top four finishers and ties from the U.S. Open, instead of the top eight. (This now falls in line with the qualifications of the British Open and PGA Championship.)
+ Removal of the top-30 PGA Tour money list winners from the previous year.
"Our field of participating players has grown," Payne said. "We annually examine our invitation criteria in order to maintain Bobby Jones' desire to keep The Masters an intimate gathering of the world's best competitors and to afford all players a reasonable expectation of competition in the reduced hours of sunlight in early spring."
+++ Payne was asked about potentially providing more Masters coverage on either live television or via one of the tournament's multimedia platforms. However, he was coy about any plans to expand coverage.
"I think it's fair to say that one of the tenets that we hold to most dearly is that, it is limited," he said. "And I think because it is, it makes it a little more special. And so we always have that delicate balance about people wanted more and how much more we are willing to do. And at the same time, exploring the future into how content is going to be distributed."
+++ During yesterday's practice round, defending champion Bubba Watson provided another highlight moment. On the 16th hole during the morning's practice sessions, Watson made a hole-in-one on the par-3, 170-yard 16th hole.
"He said he'd been practicing with his 9-iron all day, so he should have made it," playing partner Scott Piercy said.
+++ Tuesday night, Watson was again the center of attention during the annual champions dinner at Augusta National's clubhouse. On the menu? A traditional Caesar salad to start, followed by grilled chicken breast with cornbread and sides for dinner. Dessert though was typical Watson: Confetti cake with vanilla ice cream.
Although Watson didn't let any details of the menu slip before hand.
"This might be my one chance to pick the dinner," Watson said Tuesday.
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Guys: A couple of things to check. Are the birdies stable in frequency? or do they "move around". Are they there with a dummy load and move or go away when the load is removed. If so, the RF amp is most likely oscillating. If the birdies are stable (crystal like) look at the math. The IF freq plus or minus the received freq. equals injection freq. Run a few derrivities of the number and see if they produce one or more of the birdies. That might be a clue as to an idler circuit not correctly adjusted. I'd find it hard to believe that a single conversion RX converter would have so many whistles unless something is being overdriven such as the oscllator or the osc is mis aligned and is parasitic or the RF amp is mis aligned and is acting like a oscillator. Maybe a ferrite bead was omitted from a lead on a transistor in the assembly process. TIP: I have a small bead in which I carefully cut in half lengthwise and glued each pice to the tips of a pair of tweezers. Now I can reach in, clamp the bead around a transistor lead with closed tweezers and observe the result. You'd be surprised how many times the noise floor goes down as a result of an oscillation not heard but affecting noise performance of a low noise receivng system. I wish I had a 1220 on the bench, I'd find the problem for you guys. 73 Bob K4TAX firstname.lastname@example.com wrote: > > Greetings, > > After seeing Don WA4IML's post ("This is interesting. My 1220 has the > following birdies:") I went back through and listed everything that broke > the squelch with a dummy load connected. Here's my list with approximate > strengths (squelch set to approximately 11:00; just quiets on blank > frequency): > > Frequency Approximate strength > 143.240 weak (i.e., barely breaks squelch) > 143.350 strong (squelch at 3:00 to quiet) > 143.600 weak, choppy > 144.000 strong -- probably 4.00 crystal harmonic > 144.050 strong > 145.350 strong > 145.395 or .400? strong > 146.050 weak > 147.350 moderate > 148.000 strong -- probably 4.00 crystal harmonic > 148.050 strong > > Other notes: frequency coverage 142.995 - 149.000; ROM rev. unknown > > Any thoughts, guys? > > 73, Al > > ________________________________________________________________ > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. > _______________________________________________ > TenTec mailing list > email@example.com > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
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Her research and writing have focused attention on the human experience of seeking and obtaining appropriate care in the Canadian context. She has also been active in developing and refining qualitative methods for application to the inquiries of applied health professions and to knowledge transfer within an evidence-based care context. In her academic role, she teaches graduate courses in the philosophy of science and is editor-in-chief of Nursing Inquiry. She is a former board member, chair of the BC Cancer Agency, and a former board member of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology.


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Total spending has passed $110,000 in the race between Shanta Owens and W. Davis Lawley Jr. for the Jefferson County Drug Court judgeship, campaign disclosures show.
Lawley, appointed to the District Court seat in 2006 and now running as a Republican for a full six-year term, has spent nearly $70,000.
Owens, a former county prosecutor and Democrat, has spent nearly $41,000 on her general election bid.
In the county's other contested judicial race, Norman "Norm" Winston Jr. continued to heavily outspend his Democratic opponent, John Amari, for a District Court seat handling small claims cases.
Winston has spent nearly $83,000 on the race, about 96 percent of total spending.
Winston, a Republican, was appointed to the seat in 2006 and now seeks a six-year term. Amari, a former state legislator, sought the appointment in 2006, but was not a finalist.
Today was the deadline for candidates to file their final disclosure forms before the Nov. 4 general election. Contributions and spending for the final days of the race will not be disclosed until annual reports are due Feb. 2.


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Television stations have started airing a "California's Gold" segment on BLM's Calilfornia Coastal National Monument. KCET-Los Angeles, will air the segment on Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Other stations will be airing the show in October. A schedule is available on the web at http://www.calgold.com/Showtimes.asp. October showtimes will be posted around the first of the month.
In this episode, Huell Howser visits the California Coastal National Monument which runs the entire length of the California coast (1,100 miles) between Oregon and Mexico and encompasses thousands of BLM-administered islands, rocks, exposed reefs, and pinnacles above mean high tide. Cooperatively managed with other federal, state, local government, universities, and private interests, the primary purpose of the Monument is to protect important biological and geological values. The islands, rocks, reefs, and pinnacles provide forage and breeding grounds for significant populations of birds and sea mammals.
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Q: Why is King Digital's stock on fire?
A: King Digital, better known as the maker of the Candy Crush game for mobile phones, is turning into a winner for investors.
Shares of the company have soared nearly 13% over the past three months, easily topping the 7.2% increase by the Standard & Poor's 500. Bullish investors are encouraged by the fact the stock is crawling back toward the initial offering price set at $22.50 a share back in March.
Much of the sudden increase in King Digital shares has to do with behind-the-scenes trading factors, says Arvind Bhatia, analyst at Sterne Agee in a note to clients. The stock is heavily bet against by bearish investors. The number of shares being bet against is nearly half the stock's 10.8 million shares available for trading, Bhatia says. That means when bearish investors buy the stock, to close out their bearish bets at the end of the quarter, caused the stock to rise temporarily. King Digital may also be benefiting from a rise in shares of rival Blu Mobile following the release of its popular "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood" mobile game, he says.
Still, investors shouldn't be tempted into shares of King Digital, Bhatia says. The company relies on Candy Crush Saga for a bulk of its business, a dangerous proposition as the game's popularity falls. New games such as Farm Heroes Saga, Pet Rescue Sage and Bubble Witch 2 Saga are unlikely to reignite growth, he says.
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I can often be found drawing, photographing, running, thinking about cats, looking at waves, and making marks on paper.
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Holiday 08: China Glaze Under the Mistletoe
Just in time for the Holidays China Glaze introduces Under the Mistletoe collection. A mixture of five sexy siren red shades and one top coat sure to meet your holiday fixes this year.
Now, you know it wouldn't the holidays without a hot n sassy red nail polish collection from China Glaze.
Red speaks - powerful, sexy and confidence. No wonder many women around the world continuelessly wear this bold shade and yet, season after season it effortlessly never goes out of style.
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High Roller, a tomato cherry red glossy creme. Looking at High Roller and Masai Red side by side it's hard to distinguish a difference, but High Roller is more of an brighter red with orange undertones.
Candid shot of High Roller.
Masai Red, a deeper cherry red glossy creme that's a great red all-around, I preferred this one much more than High Roller.
Ruby Pumps, a holiday favorite that never lets us down ladies and gent. Think Dorothy and her fabulous ruby slippers that we all wanted and still want even!
Long Kiss, one of my favorites from this collection, deeper burgandy red with shimmer.
Go Crazy Red reminded of Red Stallion from the Rodeo Diva Fall collection. Described as a cherry red with gold shimmer.
Under the Mistletoe is now available at 8ty8 and retails for $14.00 (set of 5).
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GRAND RAPIDS -- Authorities say Cream of Wheat cereal maliciously poured into mail and sent to the state's Department of Human Services building disrupted business at the Grand Rapids office for nearly two hours Friday.
The suspicious substance was discovered about 10:30 a.m. at the 121 Franklin St. SE center, putting it into lockdown while police, fire and medical units responded and investigated.
A fire department hazardous materials team eventually determined that the powdery substance was the dry version of the hot cereal. Police were investigating the origin of the letter.
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Peak oil has gotten a lot of attention over the past five years or so, though many still don't know about it and most who have heard about it, I suspect, don't believe it. The basic premise of peak oil is that petroleum is a finite, non-renewable resource. (Some people dispute even that, but let's leave their fantasy alone for this piece.) We've been tapping into it for about 150 years, and at some point we're not going to be able to produce enough to meet the ever-growing demand.
One common misconception is that all we need to worry about is how much of the stuff is left in the ground. Actually, though, it's the rate at which we're able to pump it out of the ground and get it to market that matters. Since about late 2004, that rate has been about 85-87 million barrels per day. The rate that we can produce it puts an absolute cap on how much demand we can satisfy.
The point I want to make here, though, is that the rate of oil production follows another rate - the rate of oil discoveries. The only oil we can pump out of the ground is oil that we've discovered previously. What that means is that if oil discoveries decline, a decline in oil production must follow.
The graph below shows clearly that discoveries peaked in the 1960s. All this talk you hear in the media about huge new discoveries...well, I've been watching those stories for the past decade, and you can see how they've affected the graph below.
So, the question is, what are we doing to get ready? You can take this as an indication that the end of civilization is upon us. Or, you can look at the bright side.
Addendum: I just found the cartoon below on the ASPO-USA website, and it illustrates the attitude of some deniers perfectly. (Clicking on the cartoon takes you to Ed Stein's website.)


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These young Island Storm fans show who their favourite players are during a fan appreciation night Tuesday at Eastlink Centre. Camden Salerno, front, left, son of head coach Joe Salerno, holds up a photo of Al Stewart while Anthony Walker holds one of Adrian Moss. Emmett LeClair's favourite player is Nick Okorie while his brother, Silas, back, right, cheers for Antonio Ballard.
Salerno already looking ahead to next NBL of Canada season
Once the National Basketball League of Canada players stop running, the teams hit the court minus a few days off for some of its head coaches.
Joe Salerno, head coach of the Island Storm, is one of those.
Salerno, now three full seasons behind the Storm bench, is taking two weeks off for a family vacation to Vermont now that the NBL season is over before returning to P.E.I. and planning for the 2014-15 NBL campaign.
It begins with re-signing players, who are all on one-year contracts, and designating players for the league's protected list.
Each team is allowed to protect and negotiate contracts with five players before Oct. 1.
Most of the Storm's players will return to their home states, but, said Salerno, whose team lost to the Windsor Express in seven games in the NBL final, Islanders could see many familiar faces come October.
"Between now and the pro combines in July we'll talk to the guys that are coming back. There will be a lot. I thought we had a good team. It would be surprising if you saw many of our players playing for other teams in the NBL. Obviously, Antonio Ballard and Nick Okorie are top priority guys," said Salerno, a Vermont native who lives in P.E.I. year-round. "I think the guys knew in Games 6 and 7 they didn't perform and it left a sour taste in their mouths. It will certainly help bring back some of the guys."
Ballard led the Storm in scoring (21.56 points per game) and rebounding (9.91 per game) this season while Okorie was lights out in the playoffs, making tough shot after tough shot while defending some of the league's top guards.
Part of the Storm's off-season list includes organizing Storm summer youth basketball camps, assessing talent at pro combines in Las Vegas, Houston and Chicago (those are just the tip of the iceberg) and selecting players at the NBL draft in August.
All that before training camp begins in October.
That said, Salerno has a shopping list of sorts if he wants to get his team, which has lost the last two NBL finals, over the hump next year.
"I thought we lacked some physical toughness. We're looking for guys that are a little more aggressive," said Salerno.
"I thought Windsor was more aggressive."
The Storm's and the other eight clubs' protected lists should be released within the next few weeks. That list gives an NBL club exclusive contract negotiation rights to its players.
After the Oct. 1 deadline, a protected player can sign with any NBL club. Players can also sign with another league at any point.
Some NBLers will join leagues in other countries for more money and/or perks and won't return next season.
Many will, however, because each NBL team is allowed nine imports along with its three required Canadians. Most European clubs only allow one or two imports so landing a job on an NBL roster can be a better proposition for many American ex-university players looking for their first pro job.
And while Salerno knows the NBL isn't the only league in the world, the three-year-old circuit has strengths beyond rosters spots, too.
"It's close to home. Many players are five to six hours from home. And the level of talent is attractive to top players. This is the best overall talent I've seen in three years," he said. "In my travelling around, I hear more of the word (about the NBL) getting out. I think it's spreading more and more."
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So with the release of the HeartGold and SoulSilver I'm one step closer to legitimately completing my national Pokédex. After multiple game playthroughs, local and online trades, discrete visits to Toys-R-Us, and Gamecube pre-order bonuses, I'm only two Pokémon away from completing my 'dex.
Of course I'm not expecting to really go beyond that considering the last two Pokémon I need are the event-only Celebii and Arceus. While it's entirely possible that Celebii will see an event release soon, being part of the 2nd generation games for which the the recent games have been remade, I missed my chance to grab my own Arceus that was handed out recently at not-so-local Toys-R-Us stores. Oh well. Both Pokémon plus many more aren't required for the game to recognized your 'dex as "complete" anyway.
It would still be nice to get them someday, though. While I do occasionally dabble in IV/EV training, catching monsters is my most favorite thing to do in the games. A lot of people complain that there are way too many Pokémon or that most of them post 2nd gen are uninspiring, but I'm one of the few who probably want even more critters for Black and White. One other thing I'd like to see in the next gen is just a new, maybe even meta way to catch Pokémon, kind of like how we get different battle rules and play styles for the Battle Frontier. I'd spend hours and hours just collecting from the Safari Zone or Pokéradar so it would be awesome if there would be some new mode or mechanic for catching Pokémon.
I've never really had a problem with the post 2nd gen monsters. I think they look fine and they definitely added a nice balance. I think most of the designs are derivative of type balancing rather than just coming up with whatever looks cool. I appreciate that. Snover? Looks lame but makes sense as a grass/ice type. Fairly strong defenses based on type combo but has the disadvantage of double weakness by fire. You know, stuff like that makes the game interesting.
But yeah, the only two Pokémon I were after in HeartGold were Lugia and Ho-oh. The funny thing is that not one non-event Pokécritter is exclusive to these remakes. Both Lugia and Ho-oh are available for collecting in Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness and Pokémon Colosseum, respectively, and all other 2nd gen monsters save Celebii are scattered across Colosseum, 3rd gen, 4th gen, and 1st gen remakes. So, I would play Gale of Darkness only for Lugia. Yeah... my copy is still shrink-wrapped. Colosseum still offered a good variety of 2nd gen monsters such as Raikou, Entei, Suicune, and all three starter Pokémon (or at least their evolutions to be used for breeding) to warrant a playthrough. Though, the task to obtain Ho-oh was tedious enough for me to constantly brush it aside. Not to mention the game was oddly brutal in difficulty.
As for the remake of HeartGold itself, yeah it's fun factor is largely based on the nostalgia but I found the game to be just a bit unbalanced. The trainers you fight for most of the game never seem to have Pokémon over Lv20 which made the grind a little slower than 3rd and 4th gen and making the gym leaders and their seemingly maxed speed EV Pokémon a bit more difficult than it needed to be. I know you can grind on wilds but it's not nearly as efficient unless you're grinding EV and I'm not exactly sure when you're able to obtain Vs seeker for rematches.
Red Dead Redemption: My TV hates Red Dead Redemption. There is so much gorgeous detail in this game that my TV can't correctly render the game at 120hz. I've noticed some very minor artifacts (or none at all) playing games and watching movies at 120hz but my TV just cannot keep up with RDR. Not that I care all that much. I'll switch it down to 60hz and enjoy the game. Oh boy do I enjoy this game. A lot of people are saying this game is better than GTAIV and while I still play GTAIV to this day and that I think the games are two completely different beasts, RDR is currently my personal game of the year. Though, I haven't opened my copy of SMG2 yet and I really enjoyed the first...
Final Fantasy XI: Keeping this short. Adventurer appreciation is going on right now to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Japanese release on May 16, 2002 for PS2. There are all sorts of neat things going on right now including new quests for seasonal gear, free EXP bonus items, and the Mog Bonanza, a huge lottery event where players can purchase lotto tickets with in game gil for their chance to score really, really big prizes including ridiculous amounts of gil and extremely rare gear. Even gear that drops of notorious Absolute Virtue and Pandemonium Warden. Keeping my fingers crossed!
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To the Editor:
It is with some trepidation and concern that I noted the words by Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle in your Dec. 23 edition. She writes in "Working for a better nation" that "We live in the greatest country in the history of mankind." Does not anybody think that this is a wee bit exaggerated?
Does this mean that she literally has read up on and visited every nation since recorded history? It appears as if Buerkle is asking a lot of the reader. Are we to assume that she has visited and studied the nations of the Swiss, Minoans, Greeks, Hungarians, Albanians, Chinese, Germans and Portuguese? Have all nations been deemed unworthy next to the USA? By whose standards and using what criteria? This is hubris of the worst sort.
While I value patriotism, we do not need blind patriotism. We have had our share of atrocities: American Indian massacres, Japanese prisoner of war camps, dubious entries into World War 1 and Vietnam, assassinations, lynching, slavery, just to name a few. Undoubtedly, we have and will continue to have our trials and tribulations, as do any other nations on this planet. It seems to me though, that if Buerkle were indeed concerned to build and work for a "better nation," she should have us recognize some of our shortcomings as well as our victories. Environmental concerns will not go away by denying them. Instead of claiming to be better than anybody else, we need to address the injustices that still need to be corrected: water-boarding, white-collar crime, drug law abuses, and often the plain greed of corporate entities that wish to take over this great nation. Today, we talk of gun control laws and the environment.
A bit of humble pie may serve us well.
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Does going green makes sense for drivers?
Hybrids and electric cars aren't cheap. The Toyota Prius starts at $32,000 new and the Chevrolet Volt can cost more than $40,000 new. Prices at the gas station aren't cheap either. The recurring question you continue to ask yourself might be, should I buy a hybrid? Or, should I buy an electric car?
It depends all about your driving habits. How much do you drive in a day? Where do you typically drive? How much time can you spare for a charge? Our friends over at Sixt created a infographic to help you decide if going green makes sense.
If you live in a New England state, you're in one some the best places to drive a plug-in car. Connecticut (#2), Massachusetts (#3), Rhode Island (#7) and New Hampshire (#20) fall into the top 25 states.
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They came in families.
They came by themselves.
They were elderly; they were young. They were husbands, wives, mothers, sons, friends and neighbors, and others who just care about the victims of a disease that robs a person of their identity, memory, and ultimately their life.
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Among the many teams which walked Saturday, were 9 members of Mike Nuhfer Sr.'s family, plus two friends.
They came to honor those victims, but also fight Alzheimer's Disease.
Nearly 130 people participated in the 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's at Betts Memorial Park on Saturday. During an opening ceremony for the walk, many of them planted pin-wheel flowers in a "garden" at the park, the colors of the blossoms indicating whether the person walking was a victim themselves, a caregiver or a victim's survivor.


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Food poisoning, also called food-borne illness, is a common, distressing, and sometimes life-threatening problem. People infected with food-borne organisms may have no symptoms or may have symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and bloody diarrhea.
Depending on the type of infection, people can even die as a result of food poisoning. That is why it is very important to take steps to prevent food poisoning. Follow these general guidelines to avoid contracting a food-borne illness.
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- Make sure that food from animal sources (meat, dairy, eggs) is cooked thoroughly or pasteurized. Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the food.
- Avoid eating raw or spoiled meats and eggs. Check expiration dates on meats and eggs before purchasing and again before preparing.
- Carefully select and prepare fish and shellfish to ensure quality and freshness.
- If you are served an undercooked meat or egg product in a restaurant, send it back for further cooking. You should also ask for a new plate.
- Be careful that you don't let juices or drippings from raw meat, poultry, shellfish, or eggs contaminate other foods.
- Do not leave eggs, meats, poultry, seafood, or milk for extended periods of time at room temperature. Promptly refrigerate leftovers and food prepared in advance.
- Wash your hands, cutting boards, and knives with antibacterial soap and warm to hot water after handling raw meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs. Wooden cutting boards are not recommended, because they can be harder to clean.
- Avoid unpasteurized milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk.
- Do not thaw foods at room temperature. Thaw foods in the refrigerator and use them promptly. Do not refreeze foods once they have been completely thawed.
- Keep the refrigerator at 40 degrees Farenheit or lower, and the freezer at 0 degrees Farenheit or lower.
- Wash raw vegetables and fruits thoroughly before eating, especially those that will not be cooked. Avoid eating alfalfa sprouts until their safety can be assured. Methods to decontaminate alfalfa seeds and sprouts are being investigated.
- Drink only pasteurized juice or cider. Commercial juice with an extended shelf life that is sold at room temperature (juice in cardboard boxes, vacuum sealed juice in glass containers) has been pasteurized, although this is generally not indicated on the label. Juice concentrates are also heated sufficiently to kill bacteria.
- Be aware of proper home-canning procedures. Instructions on safe home-canning can be obtained from county extension services or from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- If you are ill with diarrhea or vomiting, do not prepare food for others, especially infants, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, because they are more vulnerable to infection.
- Wash hands with soap after handling reptiles, turtles, birds, or after contact with human or pet feces.
- Breastfeed your baby if possible. Mother's milk is the safest food for young infants. Breastfeeding may prevent many food-borne illnesses and other health problems.
- Those at high risk, such as pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, infants, and the elderly should also:
- Avoid soft cheeses such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined, and Mexican-style cheese. (Hard cheeses, processed cheeses, cream cheese, and cottage cheese are safe.)
- Cook foods until they are steaming hot, especially leftover foods or ready-to-eat foods, such as hot dogs.
- Although the risk of food-borne disease associated with foods from deli counters is relatively low, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems may choose to avoid these foods or thoroughly reheat cold cuts before eating.
For more information on preventing food-borne illnesses contact the CDC.


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About the SCAAA
Our Mission Statement
The SCAAA serves its members by providing resources to develop and enhance leadership and administrative skills of its membership. The SCAAA empowers its members by offering professional development opportunities and a collective voice in interscholastic athletics. In conjunction with the South Carolina High School League, the SCAAA promotes the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play in all athletic contests and works to safeguard the physical, mental, social, and moral welfare of all high school students.