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96 – Percent of students who've had formal sex education in school by the time they graduate high school
Good news on the education front: It appears that all this sex ed could be paying off. According to this Guttmacher Institute survey, comprehensive approaches to sex ed appears to help tweens and teens withstand pressures to have sex too soon, and once they become sexually active, to have healthy and responsible relationships. More encouraging findings: Teens are waiting longer to have sex and using more contraception than ever before.
Even so, you're not off the hook: parents still need to talk to their teenagers about sex — even if the subject makes you (and your teen) really uncomfortable. A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that teens whose parents talk about sex education have "delayed sexual initiation" and once they become sexually experienced, used more birth control.
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Although he has successfully recovered colon cancer, health issues continue for Bobby Womack. As NME points out, the singer has revealed he's suffering from brain disorder Alzheimer's. Womack released his most recent album The Bravest Man In The Universe in 2012, which was co-produced by Blur's Damon Albarn and XL Recordings co-founder Richard Russell.
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The Village of Macchia
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Income Inequality in France, 1901-1998
This paper uses data from income tax returns (191598), wage tax returns (191998), and inheritance tax returns (190294) in order to compute homogeneous, yearly estimates of income, wage, and wealth inequality for twentieth-century France. The main conclusion is that the decline in income inequality that took place during the first half of the century was mostly accidental. In France, and possibly in a number of other countries as well, wage inequality has been extremely stable in the long run, and the secular decline in income inequality is for the most part a capital income phenomenon. Holders of large fortunes were badly hurt by major shocks during the 191445 period, and they were never able to fully recover from these shocks, probably because of the dynamic effects of progressive taxation on capital accumulation and pretax income inequality.
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A tan- and gold-colored, older-model Camaro crashed into shrubs outside a home on the 100 block of Spring Street in Nazareth on Wednesday evening, borough police said.
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Skip to comments.In Christ Alone (Happy reformation day)
Posted on 10/31/2010 11:59:22 AM PDT by RnMomof7
In Christ Alone lyrics
Songwriters: Getty, Julian Keith; Townend, Stuart Richard;
In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This Cornerstone, this solid ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace When fears are stilled, when strivings cease My Comforter, my All in All Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless Babe This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save
?Til on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live, I live
There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory Sin?s curse has lost its grip on me For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ
HAPPY 'Truth Revealed' Day.
"For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
So, according to that quote of Luther,reason alone could suffice .
No way - Rubio all the way!
Correct...also, Luther made himself pope......
This is so lame. Imagine if you disobyed the laws of the land...didn't pay tazes, etc...and used Luther's argument...unless I can be convinced from the Constitution alone...I will not obey. Sounds nice but it is actually personal rebellion.
When the peasants of Northern Germany wanted the same for themselves...Luther, siding with German authorities slaughtered them en masse.
Luther = very evil man
This is one of my faves, for all time. Hopefully it will be played at my 'funeral' celebration.
Luther began the movement away from Jesus and the Gospels that was accelerated under Calvin. Reformation meant that the Letters of Paul replaced the Gospel as the primary revelation of the new and Everlasting Covenant. One need only read Luther's writings on Jews to know he was not truly a man of God. Surely God would not have chosen such a flawed vessel to bring new meaning to Christianity.
One of mine as well... I too would like this along with amazing grace at mine..
Wonderful example of some of the good music in modern hymnody.
Thee is no such thing as a pope.. that is false doctrine
This is so lame. Imagine if you disobyed the laws of the land...didnt pay tazes, etc...and used Luthers argument...unless I can be convinced from the Constitution alone...I will not obey. Sounds nice but it is actually personal rebellion.
Luther wanted a hearing in the church to discuss the false doctrine that had overrun Rome.. He wanted the church returned to its biblical roots.. The Jews thought Christ was rebelling.. would you agree with them?
When the peasants of Northern Germany wanted the same for themselves...Luther, siding with German authorities slaughtered them en masse.
Citing the New Testament, Luther argued that Christians must "render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's" meaning that in temporal affairs God expects Christians to obey those in authority , no matter how tyrannical their rule. ... his principle is still a matter of discussion in the church today
Luther = very evil man
And Luther smiles
Mat 5:11 Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Can you tell me what the gospel even is?
This is your best shot?
All my statements stand...the peasants wanted to follow the dictates of their conscience just like Luther and he betrayed them. Luther also said, "sin boldly..." and was licentious, and crazy. He couldn't get along with anyone but himself....and if you disagreed with him, you were assigned to the flames.
"Reformation" day is a joke...it is rebellion day and continues to this day.
Unlike the Catholic belief that the Gospel is the record of the life and teachings of Jesus, it is a nearly meaningless theological footnote to the Paulywogs. Written exclusively for the Jews, the gospel requires extensive editing, reinterpretation, and redaction in order to fit the theology of the "reformation".
"If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest." -- Proverbs 29:9
So, you just signed up last month. Have you posted under any other name?
Notice that the papists hurl scorn in place of Scriptural arguments supporting their superstitions.
Following "another Christ" and "other Mediators" and a "co-redeemer" only leads to frustration and remorse.
Thank God for the Reformation.
Post Tenebras Lux.
This verse is quite apt for Luther, thanks
NATURAL LAW: Unlike the Catholic belief that the Gospel is the record of the life and teachings of Jesus...
But that is clearly not the entirety of what is meant by "the Gospel." Christ Himself referenced "the Gospel" while He was still alive. Therefore, "the Gospel" cannot be a "record of the life and teachings of Jesus" since His life and teachings had not yet been completed.
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the Gospel." -- Mark 1:14-15
"Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the kingdom of God,
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the Gospel." -- Mark 1:14-15
Therefore Rome teaches an incomplete Gospel. No doubt because Rome does not recognize nor understand "the Gospel of the kingdom of God."
Christians really should know "the Gospel" if they presume themselves to be among His family. Read your Bible, Natural Law. God willing, He will show you "what the gospel even is."
Post Tenebras Lux.
Pray for eyes to see. Papist superstitions obscure the grace of God.
Jesus preached the gospel and sent His men out to preach it..so the gospel existed long before the books we call the gospels were written
Can any Catholic tell us what the Good News that Jesus taught and that was taught by the apostles is?
Asked and not answered countless times.
What do they teach people in those RC churches if not the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
The gospel of Mary? The gospel of Saints? The gospel of works? The gospel of popes?
It was the beginning of the long slide into the dark abyss that we see in protestantism today.
After all, if Luther can claim that he need only follow his conscience, then Luther's followers can do the same, and so naturally the non-stop "reformation" began, creating millions of popes - each man his own.
All reason that is founded on Scripture is true.
All reason founded on the doctrines of men is false.
The Reformation gave us rampant divorce, rampant homosexualism, and rampant promiscuity due to the reformed churches' absolute acceptance and promotion of birth control.
Enjoy your party while you can.
1. But that is not what Luther said.
2. Your second line is not true; the bible does not address many things that we can easily know through reason alone, but this does not mean that such things are false. Perhaps you ought to say "All reason contradicting Scripture is false."
You nailed it...also, Calvinism leads to atheism...see Holland, England...New England...they flop to Unitarianism, then chuck it all.
Ever see the "reformed" go at each other? It is something....watch a 4-pointer try to prove he's really a Calvinist and not an Amyraldian or whatever....
They have "versions" of Calvinism based on supralapsarian, infralapsarian philosophy....the only model that is consistent is the supra-lapsarian one where God elects befor the Fall...creates evil, all of it...and presets outcomes...pleads with predestined damned souls to love him...it is ridiculous.
Most protestants are 3-4 points on the TULIP scale which is completely illogical...you are either 5 points or none. God electing after the Fall means God is finite and learning as he goes.
Protestantism is not another means by which it is possible to please God...note what I said...I did not say Protestants are going to Hell...I just say their self - styled methods, multiplying sects and approaches...are not pleasing to God
Blame Paul.
Luther presupposed that God renews the conscience of those who are His.
"I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost" -- Romans 9:1
Roman Catholics don't read the bible so it's understandable they would not know this fact.
"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost" -- Titus 3:5
Reason does not contradict Scripture.
All knowledge is not contained in the Bible, but all the knowledge God wants us to know regarding salvation and our position in His universe is contained in the Bible.
And even this Rome gets wrong.
lol. Rome has done more than its part to devalue human life. "Annulments" of marriages, even those marriages with children, are commonplace.
Rome is rife with homosexuality due to its "celibate" priestcraft.
And Roman Catholics practice the same birth control Protestants do. They just feel guilty for it.
Blame Paul for what? He is an Apostle....and Peter says we should listen to him....he also notes who will not enter the Kingdom of God in 1Cor 6....
Of course it isn't, but then again I haven't seen any evidence that you Pauliwogs have any interest in the entirety of the Revealed Word of God.
Christ Himself referenced "the Gospel" while He was still alive. Therefore, "the Gospel" cannot be a "record of the life and teachings of Jesus"...."
I am not surprised that your limited acceptance and bastardized interpretation of Scripture would leave your understanding of the Revealed Word deficient. Jesus didn't make up his life and teachings as he went along like Calvin or the other so-called reformers. He was the Incarnate Word that was present from the beginning of time. Every bit as much as He knew what fate awaited Him in Jerusalem and that He would rise again in three days He knew the entire Gospel from the beginning of time.
Give up the false messages of Calvinism and embrace an omnipotent, omniscient, timeless, infinitely perfect God.
I'm simply saying that, whether intended or not, he helped create a certain "sectiness" by planting so many churches that had the opportunity to grow independently after he left them and sometimes drift on certain specific issues. Yes, he frequently corrected them and admonished them from time to time - but it was always needing to be done. Even though things became more doctrinally centralized as the Church grew (and knit the geographical gaps together), I sometimes wonder if the pattern wasn't set for later years.
That reminds me of what said God to Himself before He created Eve: rib it.
(I think I'm gonna croak.)
now that's a tad polemic
NL: Of course it isn't
Then your earlier definition is incorrect since, according to you, it is insufficient.
So, what is the Gospel?
Happy reformation day to you as well. Always disappointed to see the religious bigotry and hatred from our friends here. On the other hand it confirms that the ignorance and corruption that Luther saw and acted on in his day has not gone away. Without the reformation I think some here would be warming up the old stake again.
Tell that to your Roman Catholic compatriots. They think otherwise, per here...
AMEN!. Semper Reformanda!
Without the reformation I think some here would be warming up the old stake again.
No kidding.
"The Holy Inquisition in its full vigor is something modernity sorely lacks" -- 328 posted on 08/01/2008 4:59:56 PM PDT by annalex
LOL LOL...how foolish an argument, if you want a serious discussion of doctrine we could talk..but throwing insults against the wall to see what sticks is foolishness..
A year after the Pope proclaimed the teaching on contraception unchanged and unchangeable in the Humanae Vitae encyclical on July 29, 1968, 44% of Catholic women of childbearing age who were regular churchgoers were using artificial contraception....
By 1974, 83% of Catholics said that they disagreed with Humanae Vitae, and many prominent theologians and bishops dissented. By 1980, over 75% of Catholic women in the US had used artifical contraception, and only a third of US priests believed that it was immoral.
The Center of Disease Control and Prevention 2002 National Survey of Family Growth revealed that 97% of American Catholic women over age 18 have used a banned form of contraception, which is the same percentage as the general population.
The hypocrisy of the claim of immorality because of birth control does bite back
The claim of rampant homosexuality among non Catholics is laughable as is the accusation of increased divorce ...look around yourself next time you are in church ...
lol, good one
I long ago gave up on trying to have a legitimate discussion with you and have taken a policy to no longer feed the trolls.
By this reasoning Catholicism actually leads to atheism because protestantism came out of Catholicism...so the root cause must be Rome
No, only responding when some loon mischaracterizes or lies about the teachings of "Rome". (Some can't even be honest about the name by which they call the Church). If the threads remain honest about the Church then I have no reason to be here or care what you believe or discuss. Unfortunately, it looks like I'll need to chime in frequently.
Hey Gamecock, while you are spreading false information about me on your home page, why don't you throw in Thomas Jefferson (yes, the President), who called Paul the "first corrupter of the doctrines of Jesus" on your "Catholic anti-Paul rant list"? I can't imagine what gave you the idea to list my quotes as "FR Catholic?" Please, if you are going to use my quotes (by all meansspread the world, please!), do so correctly, under a separate title "Scriptural truth brought to you by an FR Agnostic"? :)
I'm wondering what "lie about the teaching of Rome" had come up when you first piped up on post #8? The original thread was about praising the Lord in song.
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The forest has been known for many years as a haven for ATV riding. And it still is. But now, it also is a great place for hikers, bikers,equestrians and campers.
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Tabatha Coffey Book Signing (Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., 504.895.2266) The star of Bravo's cult-favorite reality show "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" discusses and signs her new book, "It's Not Really About the Hair." 6-8 p.m.
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Abraham Lincoln never got to see the end of the play, "Our American Cousin." John Wilkes Booth made sure of that.
Daniel Stashower is banking on the probability that readers are unaware, however, that Lincoln might have been the target of an assassination plot before he even took office.
In "The Hour of Peril," the Edgar Award-winning Cleveland native tells the story of Lincoln's hazardous train journey from Springfield, Ill., to Washington, D.C., during the winter of 1861, a trip that could easily have altered the course of American history had a cadre of secessionists in Baltimore succeeded in their plot to murder the president-elect.
Stashower's book is part detective procedural, part popular history; a fascinating look at the birth of American private investigation and an examination of the boiling passions that made our Civil War inevitable despite Lincoln's sincere efforts to avoid it.
Detective Allan Pinkerton, the star of Stashower's tale, understood what was at stake as his team of undercover sleuths rushed to uncover the details of the Baltimore Plot before it was too late: "Had Mr. Lincoln fallen at that time," he wrote years later, "it's frightful to think what the consequences might have been."
Of course, there's no telling to this day whether or not a plot actually existed, as Stashower makes clear with two contrasting epigraphs.
Pinkerton believed utterly in a plot, going so far as to have his grave inscribed with the words, "In the hour of the nation's peril, he conducted Abraham Lincoln safely through the ranks of treason to the scene of his first inauguration as President."
But Ward Lamon, Lincoln's friend and companion on the trip from Springfield to D.C., scoffed at the notion: "It is perfectly manifest that there was no conspiracy -- no conspiracy of a hundred, of fifty, of twenty, of three; no definite purpose in the heart of even one man to murder Mr. Lincoln in Baltimore."
Interestingly, Pinkerton never intended to uncover an assassination plot. He was hired, rather, by a Northern railroad baron to investigate possible sabotage by Southern sympathizers of track that ran into and out of Baltimore. The agency's spies -- including Kate Warne, America's first female detective -- soon ingratiated themselves into a circle of secessionists led by firebrand Italian immigrant orator, Cypriano Farrandini, and became convinced an attempt would be made on Lincoln's life as he switched trains in Baltimore.
Stashower builds his case for the plot like a detective, piece by piece and fact by fact. His prose is clear, simple and succinct. And he has an ear for firsthand accounts that not only move the story forward but also lend it color and atmosphere.
In a way, "The Hour of Peril" is an ode to newspapers. Stashower constructs his narrative and builds a sense of impending dread through hundreds of well-chosen quotes from the multitude of daily and weekly newspapers extant in 1861. His history would not be half so compelling without them.
Lincoln put himself at risk. He refused an official security detail and all of his dozens of stops were announced publicly before the trip even began. He was in constant danger in the North from the crush of onlookers at every station jostling for a peek at the president-elect; and in the South from the would-be assassins. He was stoic about the dangers of his trip, declaring at one stop, "What does anyone want to harm me for?"
Lincoln's naivete is understandable. Only one of our first 15 presidents had an attempt made on his life, Andrew Jackson by Richard Lawrence, and the latter in that case was found innocent by reason of insanity.
Which may explain the disdain of The Plain Dealer editors after they received news that Lincoln had sped -- perhaps disguised as a woman -- through Baltimore without stopping: "We fear he is wanting pluck. If this flight cannot be reasonably accounted for, Maryland will take umbrage at this imputation upon her honor, and the public mind will be fired up and her secession will be inevitable." That opinion was one of the nicer things said about Lincoln's subterfuge.
Students of American history know how Stashower's story ends. But they're unlikely to be familiar with his engaging cast of characters or with what the author persuasively calls this "defining moment, marking a crucial transition from civilized debate to open hostilities."


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Question: We have some "Sea Green" junipers that had grown too large for the spot I planted them in about 10 years ago. I decided to cut them back from their six foot height to about a two foot height like I did my holly shrubs last year. My neighbor, who is a Master Gardener, says they won't grow back like the holly. Before I tell my wife what I have done I thought I would see if my neighbor is correct.
Answer: I would suggest you invite your wife out for a nice meal at her favorite restaurant and slip the following comment in between the main course and dessert: "Honey, Joe next door said, I may have cut the junipers back a little too much but the plants needed to be replaced anyway, and the heavy pruning will make the plants safer to remove." I don't guarantee this will work but it's worth a try.
Please pay attention to the rest of this article so that I don't have to come up with clever ways of getting you out of trouble in the future. Since narrow-leaved evergreens like junipers produce new growth in spring and fall and do not grow much in summer, wait until late winter or early spring to prune. You may also do a little touch up pruning in the summer months.
In general, most narrow-leaved evergreen trees and shrubs need little pruning and they should be pruned in a way that will maintain their natural form. This requires pruning individual stems rather than shearing. Always make your pruning cut to an upward growing side branch. We call this type cut a thinning cut which allows better light penetration but does not stimulate heavy branching. In contrast, shearing or heading cuts not only ruin the natural shape but also reduce good light penetration, resulting in excessive foliage drop, disease potential and dead zones in the center of the plant.
Remember, there are certain rules that apply to narrow-leaved evergreens that are quite different than other evergreens such as hollies. For instance, many broad-leaved evergreens can tolerate severe renewal pruning, as you noted with your holly shrubs. Unfortunately for you, junipers and other narrow-leaved evergreens will not come back after this type pruning. If you must prune narrow-leaved evergreens you should start when they are small, usually the second year after they are planted. Pruning a little each year can keep the plants healthy and in the desired space for many more years than would be the case if left unpruned. However, you can save yourself a lot of work and expense by spending a little extra time researching the mature size of the plant you have in mind.
In summary, the reason these plants can't be pruned heavily is because they lack dormant buds that other plants such as your hollies have in abundance. That is why it's hard to kill plants like privet or hollies by cutting them to the ground. They simply sprout back from the dormant buds.
On the plus side, for you, severely overgrown narrow-leafed evergreens should be removed and replaced with more appropriately sized plant materials. If you emphasize this point to your wife you may be able to come out smelling like a rose or at least like freshly cut junipers. Remember, if you are unsure about landscape maintenance questions call the toll free Master Gardener helpline at 877-ALA-GROW.
Bethany A. O'Rear of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, which is based at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens,wrote this Garden Talk. This column includes research-based information from land-grant universities around the country, including Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. Call 879-6964 or mail questions to 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223.


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In a nation suffering from the worst obesity epidemic in its history, was it really a good idea for the Black Bear Casino Resort near Carlton, Minn., to flip the biggest cheeseburger in the world?
Apparently so, since it earned the casino a free mention in this space.
The Gulliver-sized burger measured 10 feet in diameter and weighed in at more than a ton, complete with garnishes including 50 pounds of sliced opinions, 40 pounds of pickles and 40 pounds of cheese. And it "actually tastes really good," according to Philip Robertson of Guinness Records, who recorded the feat.
There was no report of any side order of fries, super-sized or not.
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PHILADELPHIA — Hung up in no-man's land, caught between first and second base, Mets third baseman David Wright kept shooting glances at third base in the pivotal moment of Tuesday night's 7-4 victory over Philadelphia.
His rookie teammate, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, represented the game-tying run in the seventh inning — and couldn't decide where to go.
"I was peeking over at him," Wright said, "because I wasn't lasting too much longer."
Nieuwenhuis stutter-stepped back and forth, lurching between the safety of the base and the tantalizing potential of home. One second passed. Then two, then three, as Nieuwenhuis searched for an opening and Wright scrounged for extra time.
These are the perils of shepherding a group of young players, manager Terry Collins said later.
"They're playing with all their heart," he said. "They're playing as hard as they can. They're going to make some mistakes. That just comes with the territory. They're learning, still, how to play."
On this night, these Mets learned that sometimes, the game rewards indecision.
Nieuwenhuis drifted far enough to draw a throw from Phillies second baseman Pete Orr. The ball skidded away from third baseman Placido Polanco, and Nieuwenhuis barreled home.
The next batter, Lucas Duda, struck the go-ahead single, two more insurance runs scored in the ninth, and this young bunch coasted to their second consecutive series victory over the Phillies.
"What we've been doing the last few weeks," Nieuwenhuis said, "it's really exciting."
Battered but unbowed, the Mets (17-13) weathered a rocky start from fill-in starter Miguel Batista, who earned another chance to start by giving up four runs (two unearned) over 5⅓ innings.
The defense steadied after two costly second-inning errors. Two of the more beleaguered members of the bullpen — Manny Acosta and Ramon Ramirez — logged two scoreless frames. And the offense ignited after six innings of near-dormancy.
The Phillies (14-17) could not stem the tide in front of the 43,821 fans at Citizens Bank Park. Their own flaws — a faulty bullpen, a lackluster lineup — sprouted to the surface in the final third of the game.
Starter Joe Blanton carried a one-run lead to the start the seventh, when Mets rookie Jordany Valdespin worked a walk.
With two outs, Andres Torres slapped a single. Nieuwenhuis lined an RBI hit into right. With Wright on deck, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel pulled Blanton for reliever Chad Qualls. The substitution made little difference: Wright muscled a 95-mph sinker for an opposite-field hit.
As he rounded first, though, Wright miscalculated. The ball hopped into right fielder Hunter Pence's glove. Wright hoped to draw a throw to second, and let Nieuwenhuis break for home.
Except Nieuwenhuis had barely touched third base when Pence's throw reached the plate.
Wright was caught. He paused for a moment, and waited for Nieuwenhuis to make the move. The dance lasted for just a few moments, before Orr uncorked the game's most cataclysmic error.
As the throw sprayed into the outfield, a dozen Mets vaulted to their dugout's top step. In the on-deck circle, second baseman Daniel Murphy turned his right arm into a windmill, beckoning Nieuwenhuis home.
It was up to Duda to give the Mets their first lead. He stroked a slider from left-handed reliever Antonio Bastardo for a single to right, which put the Mets ahead for good.
"We might make mistakes," Wright said, "but at least the energy is going to be there, the effort level is going to be there."
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HATTIESBURG, Mississippi — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed a church on Monday.
Colby Williamson, 20, was arrested Monday night and charged with burning or destruction of a church or other place of worship, Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel said.
Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church between Sumrall and the Oloh community was declared a total loss.
Volunteer fire departments from Oloh, Hickory Grove, Central Lamar and Pine Ridge responded to the fire at about 4 a.m. There were no injuries in the blaze.
Lamar County fire investigator James Smith said firefighters were somewhat able to contain the blaze, though it spread to the church's attic.
"At that point, it ran the (length) of the whole roof, and they just couldn't get ahead of it," Smith said. "The roof collapsed in and pretty much burned everything in the church up."
Rigel said firefighters battled the blaze for about two hours to get it under control. He added firefighters spent about six hours on the scene.
Williamson was arrested by county arson investigators.
If convicted, Rigel said Williamson faces a maximum of 30 years in state prison and may be required to pay restitution to cover damage to the church.
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By Cory Hancock, JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public AffairsJune 24, 2013
The 12th Aviation Battalion has a new commanding officer. Lt. Col. James T. Donovan replaced Lt. Col. Reed G. Erickson during a ceremony held in front of the Lewis L. Stone Hanger at Davison Army Air Field, Fort Belvoir, Va., June 19, 2013.
"I would like to begin by thanking our past and present leaders who I have had the distinct honor of serving under and with," said Erickson as he addressed the battalion for the last time. "Thank you for your enduring confidence, trust, and support of me and the battalion as we executed our Aviation and Engineer missions."
Erickson has served in Haiti, Kosovo, Afghanistan and numerous postings stateside. His decorations include the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal.
The 12th Aviation Battalion is stationed at Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia and traces its roots back to 1958 when it was activated as the Executive Flight Detachment.
"It is a great honor to be standing before you today assuming command of a battalion with a critical mission and such a great history," said Donovan. "None of this would be possible if not for the Soldiers and civilians that I have worked with throughout my career."
Donovan is a Hofstra University graduate and has a Bachelor of Science in Economics. His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Senior Army Aviator Badge, and the U.S. Army Air Assault Badge.
The mission of the 12th Aviation Battalion is to conduct contingency operations for the National Capital Region and to provide aviation support for the nation's leaders. The unit supplies this support whenever called upon and provides whatever is needed to enhance the mission of the Nation's Capital. The 12th Aviation Battalion is part of the Army Air Operations Group, U.S. Army Military District of Washington, headquartered at Fort McNair, Washington.


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WATCH: Fly American Airlines, Because It's Stocked With Twinks and Drinks
American Airlines may be known for its antique aircraft and shoddy on-time record, but here's one reason to consider missing out on Virgin America's in-flight wifi to book your ticket with AA: they're fabulous.
As a "supporter" of (read: advertiser within) the LGBT community, American Airlines took home the Corporate Vision Award at Saturday's L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's 38th annual gala. Like the People's Choice Awards, this one was special because it was chosen by votes, not the Center's board.
Good thing AA had plenty of advance notice they were being celebrated, so they had plenty of time to whip of this video that played at the ceremony. Cue all the homo stereotypes: we're fabulous, we love being "strapped in" with "tight restraints," and we only travel with Louis Vuitton luggage.
It is, frankly, excellent. American Airlines: Now taking reservations on Manhunt and Craigslist.
Nice tribute to one of America's greatest corporations. :)
wow. amazingly offensive and not really funny.
I think his was funny, in a satyrical way, b/c we all know that homophobes really see us in this light, but WE know it's not like that.
I'm glad you pointed out the curious distinction of being a supporter of gay community simply by advertising to them. Why oh WHY do we assume because some a company wants us to buy crap they are automatically allies? Meanwhile those SAME companies wouldn't DARE show their "gay advertisements" to their mainstream audience. It's like they're approaching us by whipering "psst..hey homo…wanna buy this?"
It's not fabulous. It's not empowering. It's closeted advertising.
Interesting…all of sudden…the video is no more…
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Well crap, didn't get to see it before the user deleted it. Anyone have another working link for the video?
gay stewards are hawt!! had a few…
too bad the vid was taken down, but judging from the still it looks like a jessica and hunter skit. those two are AMAZING!


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2016 Pro Bowl is NHL's all stars game which is scheduled to happen on January 31, 2016. The game will be played on Aloha Stadium in Honolulu Hawaii. The match is scheduled to happen at 3 PM local time. Broadcasting rights of Pro Bowl 2016 is grabbed by ESPN sports network, nationally. So for a person who's hearing Pro Bowl for the first will be wondering what's in it, we have super bowl. Well then listen, Pro Bowl is one of the most watched sporting event in the whole of United States of America. It has got considerably huge amount of fans when comparing with other sporting events. People are more into drafts, roster selection and all detailed aspects of the game.
Unlike Super Bowl and other NFL games, Pro Bowl is set up in entirely different rule. The sole concern of Pro Bowl is to ensure the safeness of players. Some folks protest with the rule 35-second play clock (rather than 40 seconds) to run plays. Though it is just 5 seconds, it makes huge difference of the interesting momentum. They are just not used to watch it. Intentional grounding is legal, that is the other thing. And there are dozens of rules to be bended. Many people are truly aware that these are major changes to suggest the leaps from originality or tradition. But looking at the players benefits, they can grow their fans base too because Pro Bowl is an honorable event.
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This article has been updated to reflect road closures caused by the bike rides.
If you're gearing up for Wednesday's Major League Soccer All-Star game, you may want to grab a bike Sunday.
Two cycling events for either casual or professional riders will run this weekend, leading up to the big game as part of MLS All-Star Week.
Dig out a helmet and your favorite MLS jersey and go on the Rose Pedal, a leisurely six-mile bike ride. Participants will gather at 9 a.m., and the ride starts at 10 a.m. It begins and ends at Waterfront Park. The route will loop riders around the waterfront and across the Steel and Hawthorne Bridges.
Registration to ride is not required, but cyclists can sign up for an MLS Experience Fan Pass to R.S.V.P. for the ride and get more information about All-Star Week. Police will follow behind the race and roads will be closed as riders pass through, but reopen once riders have cleared the area.
For the serious cyclist, Sunday also brings the Volkswagen Stumptown Criterium. The races, which will attract more than 300 pro and top amateur riders, begin just as the Rose Pedal ends at noon. Cyclists will compete for prizes totaling more than $10,000.
Spectators can watch and cheer on riders as cyclists lean tight around street corners at high speeds and vie for first place in the short circuit bike races. The start and finish lines are at Northwest Davis and Northwest Eighth Streets. The event is free to view, but adult participants must register and pay a fee to ride.
The races will be throughout the North Park Blocks and include categories such as masters, pro women, pro men and a kid's race. The roads riders are competing on will be closed during the race, as will a one-block buffer surrounding the route.
Food, a beer garden and expo areas are on the route.
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No problem. There's more on the way if you haven't had enough just yet.
The forecast calls for possibly an inch more snow today and up to three inches Tuesday.
Temperatures will be in the 20s the next several days and finally get past the freezing mark on Thursday, forecasters say. Don't expect much melting, though.
Here's the outlook:
Today Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday Snow. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as -1. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Tuesday Night A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
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Why You Need To Be A PPC Expert To Be A Blogger 20 Nov 2012
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There are millions of searches a month by web users looking for ways to make money online the easy way. The most used way to make money online is obvious: through blogging. However, this doesn't always mean it is the easiest form of online monetization. To become a blogger, you need to have entrepreneurial skills such as being self motivated and determined to succeed. Starting out as a blogger is a long and horrible process, I admit, (much like when a business starts up) where you will be clocking in many hours or work for a few pennies a day. For anyone wanting to be a successful blogger, being a successful PPC expert beforehand will give you a considerable advantage in your chances of making money online. Here are the reasons why.
From being a successful PPC advertiser, you would have already made money through a PPC campaign. This means that you have experience already in knowing how to make money online. The interesting point is that PPC is actually quite similar to blogging. Both require a text link be it paid or organic and both have the objective of getting the web user onto a landing page. Therefore, from gaining good experience in PPC, you have will have gained good knowledge about blogging too such as keywords, SEO and optimisation of landing pages.
When you are creating the first line of your PPC advert, you want it to feature a few crucial elements. You would want it to be:
As a blogger, when you create an article, you want your post's headline to have a few crucial elements too within it for maximum success. You would want it to:
This comparison should help you realise that the process of creating a headline for your advert is near to exactly the same as the process when creating a post headline. The only difference I feel between creating a PPC text headline to post headline is that a post headline should be search engine optimised. With PPC, you don't need to do this because you are paying for the location of your advert on results page. However, with blogging, you need to have a short, snappy title to get a high position of search results.
If you look at pay per click advertising and blogging in general, they are extremely similar. What I feel is the main similarity is that both require the web user to 'land' on the landing page or post page. For this reason, whatever articles that are out there which look at landing page optimisation can also be applied to the template of a blogger's website. For some bloggers, the aim is not to just get traffic to their website to make money from it. Some bloggers like to gain a sizeable readership to post articles to while others like to create a strong social media presence. Whatever the blogger's objective is, landing page optimisation articles can be used to help the blogger gain more conversions from their objective.
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Sharon Labchuk, Green Party Leader
P.E.I. Green Party Leader Sharon Labchuk says she's shocked at the lack of public consultation regarding an ethanol plant that has the potential for a huge effect on P.E.I. agriculture.
The project by Atlantec BioEnergy was unveiled last week. It will see a facility constructed in Cornwall to demonstrate the use of genetically modified beets for conversion to ethanol as a fuel additive.
Some 50 acres of the beets were grown this year in Savage Harbour. The plant is expected to begin producing ethanol by the end of January.
Many of the same people involved in the venture were also part of a failed bid in 2006-2007 to set up a full-scale ethanol plant on P.E.I.
"Here we go again, shades of the late 1980s, early '90s, where they increased potato crop acreage on P.E.I. by 70 per cent by subsidies with no public consultation," said Labchuk.
"They have gone ahead with this major shift in the kinds of crops that can be grown on P.E.I. without consulting the public when in this particular case we are using a crop that is very heavy on pesticides and will affect our groundwater and will affect the air we breathe.
"They think it's OK to just dump on us this project, that is subsidized with taxpayers' dollars, without consulting us, to see if that is what the people of P.E.I. would like us to do, with taxpayers' money first of all, and with our soil and with our air and with our water."
Labchuk said she is part of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network and between them they know that "there is no genetically modified sugar beet on the planet except the one that Monsanto owns. It is just a regular sugar beet that is herbicide-resistant because that is what Monsanto does," said Labchuk. "Apparently weeding beets is a nightmare."
The Council of Canadian agrees with Labchuk. It issued a news release Monday calling on government to hold off on $1.8 million in assistance until a consultation process can occur.
"Islanders need to know the impact the proposed ethanol production plant will have on converting thousands of acres of Island farmland into land for growing fuel for cars; the impact of GM beets will have on organic farming; and the impact the plant and GM beets will have on P.E.I.'s groundwater," said Leo Broderick on behalf of the council.
Both the council and Labchuk are concerned a demonstration project could later evolve into a larger-scale production facility.
"The idea that the facility is a demonstration plant is a decoy to avoid public scrutiny," said Broderick.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have released receiver Dwayne Jarrett, hours after his second arrest on a charge of driving while impaired in less than three years.
Today's move ends a disappointing four-year stay for Jarrett, a New Brunswick native, in Carolina after being a second-round pick in 2007.
The Panthers replaced him with receiver David Clowney, who was claimed off waivers from the Jets.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police spokesman Bob Fey says Jarrett was pulled over on Interstate 77 in Charlotte for speeding shortly before 2 a.m. today, a day off for the team. Fey says Jarrett declined to take a breath test to determined his blood-alcohol level and results of the ensuing blood tests may not be known for several weeks.
Jarrett pleaded guilty to a DWI charge in 2008.
It wasn't immediately clear if Jarrett had hired an attorney. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, didn't immediately return a message seeking comment.
The Panthers chose the Southern California star in the second round of the 2007 draft and released Keyshawn Johnson days later, convinced the 6-foot-4 Jarrett would become a starter opposite Steve Smith after setting a Pac-10 career record with 41 touchdown catches.
But Jarrett had trouble learning the playbook and adjusting to the NFL. After a rookie season spent mostly on the inactive list, Jarrett was arrested in March 2008 in a Charlotte suburb after police say he crossed the center line and ran a red light. The police report said Jarrett's blood-alcohol level was .12, above North Carolina's legal limit of .08.
Jarrett pleaded guilty to driving while impaired three months later, was fined $420 and ordered to perform community service.
Jarrett played in just nine games in 2008 and caught 10 passes. Last year, he caught a career-best 17 catches and scored his first NFL touchdown in the season finale.
He came to training camp this year with a starting job his to lose after Carolina decided against re-signing Muhsin Muhammad. But Jarrett was beaten out by rookies Brandon LaFell and David Gettis.
Jarrett, who has two catches and 40 yards, was expected to play a role in Sunday's game against Chicago because Smith is expected to be sidelined with a sprained left ankle.


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For the Love of Gaudenzia fundraiser will be held 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 19 at Fusion Fire in Camp Hill to raise money for scholarships for treatment.
Diners can choose from various Asian dishes including fondue, hot pot cooking, a sushi bar and hibachi as well as Chinese and Thai dishes. A portion of the proceeds from each meal will be donated to Gaudenzia.
Gaudenzia first initiated the fundraiser in 2009 as a vehicle to increase awareness about the perils of addiction to drugs and alcohol. According to the state Department of Health, last year more than 800,000 Pennsylvanians were in need of substance abuse treatment. Less than 10 percent actually accessed treatment, primarily because they could not afford to pay for it. The fundraiser helps to defray the costs of treatment at Gaudenzia.
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Temple of Earth
The Temple of the Earth (traditional Chinese: 地壇; simplified Chinese: 地坛; pinyin: Dìtán) in Beijing, China, is located in the northern part of central Beijing, around the Andingmen area and just outside Beijing's second ring road. It is also located just a few hundred yards north of Yonghe Temple. At 42.7 hectares, it is the second largest of the four Temples of Beijing behind only the Temple of Heaven.
It was built in 1530 during the Ming dynasty. Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would attend the annual summer solstice ritual of offerings to the heaven.
Directly opposite it, at the other side of the city, is the Temple of Heaven in Chongwenmen, southern urban Beijing.
- 1 History
- 2 Religious Purpose
- 3 The Other Temples of Beijing
- 4 References
- 5 See also
Location, Architecture and Construction[edit]
The Temple of Earth (also referred to as the Ditan Park) was constructed in 1530 by the Jiajing Emperor during the Ming dynasty. The park covers a 40 hectares space outside of Beijing's second ring road. This places the park in the middle of a heavily populated area. The park features lush gardens and tree lined paths. During the Cultural Revolution, the temple was damaged; however, the site has been restored and renovated since then.
For thousands of years, the Chinese have believed that important cosmic things could be symbolized using common shapes and directions. Because the Temple symbolizes the Earth, its footprint is square in shape. The square is a powerful symbol in Chinese culture and mythology which can mean Earth or the ground. The Temple's construction mirrors these beliefs with its many square walls and altars. The Temple of Earth is also located in the north of Beijing, north being the direction associated with the Earth. In contrast to this, the much larger Temple of Heaven is circular in shape, symbolizing the heavens and sky, and is located in the south of Beijing. These two temples, along with the Temple of the Moon and Temple of the Sun (located in the west and east, respectively), interact with each other in spiritually important ways. The Chinese government has listed the Earth temple as one of the most important historical monuments under special preservation.
Ditan Park Today[edit]
It is common to see foreigners and Chinese tourists in the actual Temple of Earth in the park. The Temple itself is actually a very small (and underwhelming - when comparing with the Temple of Heaven) portion of the park. Aside from the Temple, the park offers a children's play arcade, water calligraphy (where tourists can purchase oversized brushes and "paint" with water on the cement.), food, and other attractions. The park is frequented by joggers and runners, and is a very popular place to do Tai Chi. Since the 1980s, traditional temple fairs have been held regularly during the Chinese lunar new year.
Religious Purpose[edit]
The Temple of Earth is the main temple in Beijing where people can worship the god of Earth.
Rituals and Events[edit]
The Temple of Earth was used for a specific purpose. Emperors of the Ming, and then later the Qing dynasties used the Temple for sacrifices which were used to appease the gods, who in turn would help the nation. These sacrifices took place at the Temple of Earth during the summer solstice. Some things that sacrifices were done for include good harvest, a strong stable nation, and good weather.
During the Chinese New Year (which usually begins on the first day of the first lunar month of the year) the Temple of Earth holds a very popular festival. The festival features thousands of red lanterns hanged on the many trees of the park, and thousands of locals and tourist flock to the park every year to participate.
Shrines, Altars and Buildings[edit]
The altar in the centre of the Temple of Earth in Ditan Park is called Fang Ze Tan, or "square water altar". The altar is square shaped, once again referring to the old Chinese idea of a square shaped Earth. The altar used to be surrounded by water, but these days it is drained. The altar was used to offer sacrifices to the Earth God. On a north-south axis, the temple consists of 5 main buildings. The Fangze Altar, The Imperial Respecting House, The Sacrifice Pavilion, The Fast Palace and the Divine Warehouse. The Fangze platform, also known as the Worship Platform, is the main building in the temple covering almost 18,000 square meters.
Heaven, Sun, and Moon[edit]
The Temple of Earth is not the largest temple in Beijing, nor is it the most important. It is important to mention the three other main Beijing temples when studying the Temple of Earth.
The Other Temples of Beijing[edit]
There are three other very prominent temples in Beijing: the Temple of Heaven, the Temple of Moon, and the Temple of Sun. The three temples are each located in a different key compass direction in the city and during their heyday they all served a unique purpose.
The Temple of Heaven[edit]
The Temple of Heaven is the primary temple located in Beijing. It was constructed between the years 1406 and 1420 during the reign of the Ming Emperor Yong Le. The temple was originally named the Temple of Heaven and Earth, but the name was changed when individual temples were constructed for the Earth, Moon and Sun.
Historical Background of the Temple of Heaven[edit]
The popular temple was originally constructed for the emperors of the Qing and Ming dynasties to worship certain gods and make sacrifices. Originally the gods of Earth, Agriculture, Military, Water, Religion, and Civilians were all worshipped at the Temple of Heaven. These gods were worshiped by the Emperor himself by offering sacrifices and fasting in one of the Temples' halls. A procession also took place in the honor of the Temple of Heaven. The procession consisted of a march from the Forbidden City to the Temple of Heaven. This march was very sacred and was not to be seen by civilians; only the Emperor and high priests from the temple took part in the procession. Before these processions the Emperor would participate in a three-day fast. The Emperor would spend his first two days of fasting in the Forbidden City the third day would be spent in the Palace of Abstinence.
Today the Temple of Heaven is a publicly visited park that was made accessible to the public in 1912. The park is popular to tourists and residents alike. It is twice the size of the Forbidden City, 2.75 million square meters, and is incredibly large and beautiful for it is said to represent heaven on earth.
The Temple of Moon[edit]
The Temple of Moon was built in 1530 during the Ming dynasty. It was created so that the Emperor and priests could sacrifice and worship the moon gods. This particular temple has a cave located inside of it which consists of an altar used to be utilized for sacrifice, prayer, and worshipping. The Temple of Moon apparently gets its name in the English language because of the way in which the moon light radiates inside the cave, glowing magnificently
The Temple of Sun[edit]
The Temple of Sun was also constructed in 1530 during the Ming dynasty. It was built so that the God of the Sun could be properly worshiped by high up religious officials, and the Emperor. The temple was used in this manner for many years until it was opened up as a park and tourist attraction in 1951. The park now consists of many different areas, some of which are restored religious altars while some are newly built figures, such as a fishing pond, and amusement park.
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- Clarke. "Ditan Park." Beijing Guide 2008. 3 March 2008. [4]
- Clarke. "Temple of Heaven." Beijing Guide 2008. 3 March 2008. [5]
- Government of China. "Temple of Sun Park". The Official Website of the 2008 Olympic Games. 2008. [6]


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NEW YORK - Jason Aldean is heading to the centerfield.
The country star is partnering with Major League Baseball to launch a 50-date tour this spring that will include stops at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The "Burn It Down Tour" will kick off May 1 in Roanoke, Va.
"For me, it doesn't seem like that long ago we were playing little clubs," the 36-year-old said in an interview Thursday at the MLB offices in New York City. "So, to go from playing small bars and clubs that weren't even sold out to now going in and selling out these stadiums ... to me, it's pretty overwhelming sometimes, but I love it."
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Honors Program
The Engineering Honors Program (EHP) and the Engineering Scholars Program (ESP) were developed for students whose achievements have identified them as some of the best and brightest. They provide special opportunities for engineering and scientific research, cultural enrichment, and social leadership to help you achieve your goals. Students who complete the program receive the "honors" designation on their transcript. But it's not all work. We do manage to squeeze a little fun in, now and then. For more information, visit http://engineering.nd.edu/ehp/.


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Lakes' girls basketball team opened up the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic with a 70-35 win over Harvard at Woodstock on Friday night, giving coach Pete Schneider a birthday gift.
"We had great week of practice," Schneider said. "It is unusual for us to get four days of practice in a row during the season. We were ready to get in a game instead of listening to me and Nick (assistant coach Balaban). We challenged the kids to play on offense with the same intensity that we play on defense. We attacked the basket well tonight."
Lakes' Terese McMahon led all scorers with 16 points. Alexis Lee added 12, and Shelby Trkla had 8.
"(Harvard coach) John Tally does a great job with his kids," Schneider said. "I know where he is at, as it was us three years ago. He is developing a program and will do fine."
Harvard was led by Randi Blazier and Makenna Powell with 12 points each.
Lakes (6-5) plays twice at Woodstock today, facing Crystal Lake Central at 10:30 a.m. and McHenry at 2:30 p.m.
Grayslake North 45, Wauconda 21: At Marengo, Shyanne Ludwick and Brittney Thibeaux scored 11 and 10 points, respectively, as the undefeated Knights won the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic opener.
Grayslake North (10-0) led 17-2 after one quarter.
Wauconda (2-8) got 7 points from Natalie Harding and 6 apiece from Lauren Nee and Dani Sturm.
Hersey 42, Grayslake Central 32: Alex Dahlstrom scored 12 points for the host Rams, who fell to 6-5 with the nonconference loss.
Grayslake Central led 27-22 after three quarters before getting outscored 20-5 in the fourth.
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|By Crazyandy (Crazyandy) on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 11:22 am: Edit
Hey all,
I haven't posted on the boards in awhile but I visit quite frequently, and I know many of you have good advice to offer, so here I am once again seeking guidence.
I chose to attend Virginia Tech this fall. If you ask me why I chose it, i'll give you a blank stare its that simple. I felt that I needed to get away from home in OH, away from the area and those around me. I felt that I deserved a fresh start where no one knew me. But noooooooow I question my logic. i'm an extremely emotional fellow (No i won't deny it) and every time I think about going far away, I get greatly disturbed. I threw away admission to Pitt and WVU, excellent schools closer to home who could have given me what I needed. But no stupid me HAD to follow my dream and head to Virginia ...
So how do I go about this? Mom asked me yesterday, "So now that graduation is over and you have your future planned, do you feel like you made the right decision?" and I just gave her a blank stare. God knows if I tell them how I feel they will DEFINATELY have a cow. Cuz I don't feel like I've made the right decision. The people that I have waited so long to get rid of I now don't wanna part with. at Pitt, or WVU for that matter, I could come home on a weekend, or go out to eat with fam and friends. At VT, It's all new and I'm alone and that just doesn't sound cool all the sudden. So, should i just hide this from those I'm close to, go off, and enjoy my time down South, or should I do something now to prevent a possible disaster in the future?
Thanks for all your help. :-\
CrAzY aNdY
|By Floppydee (Floppydee) on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 11:50 am: Edit
I don't know how much I can help but, what you are feeling is something like when couples get married and go through "cold feet". Yes you may have picked Virginia for the wrong reasons, but its a great school-and you will meet many new people. I have to say I moved to VA from NY and the people there are a totally different crowd-everyone is so friendly! And with emails and phone calls, cheap flights, etc you can communicate back home more than you think! I think you will be fine with your decision, and if you feel its just "not right" you can always transfer. I don't think anyone will look at you different. Again remember its your life, only you knows what is really the best for you. Good Luck!!
|By Northstarmom (Northstarmom) on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 01:07 pm: Edit
Floppydee is right,
It's normal to have cold feet after a major decision. You are preparing to go to college, which is probably the first major step in your life that you have made on your own. Of course you are second guessing yourself.
But think about it. What's the worst that can happen? You won't like Va. Tech. And if you don't like it, you can transfer. Meanwhile, you will have experienced another part of the country, and have learned a lot about yourself and about decision making.
|By Crazyandy (Crazyandy) on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 01:57 pm: Edit
Thanks for the advice, and you know, you are right. Major decisions aren't always fun to make, but it's something that I'll learn to live with. These changes are for the good, and I'll come home a better person in the end.
|By Barrons (Barrons) on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 04:37 pm: Edit
You made a good choice. Va Tech is a good school with a diverse student body--lots of NJ kids go there now. The others are not diverse nor very interesting. One is full of drunks and the other is a commuter school.
|By Interesteddad (Interesteddad) on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 04:56 pm: Edit
I don't see any reason to hide your fears from your parents. It's a pretty normal reaction and, most likely, your parents experienced the same feelings themselves.
Having said that, I think that you would be well served to be positive about your big adventure. Running home every other weekend from college isn't really all it's cracked up to be. And, all your high school friends are going to be establishing their new lives, too.
Try linking up with some other VaTech freshman through forums, AIM, or e-mail. Start immersing yourself in what will be a really fun time.
|By Carolyn (Carolyn) on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 06:38 pm: Edit
It's perfectly normal to feel anxious about going away from home, branching out on your own for the first time. Just keep in mind that EVERYONE will be feeling the same feelings as you at first.
Life is so full of different roads --- sometimes the way to "go about" something is to just feel the fear, acknowlege it, and then do it anyway.
Good luck!!!
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With binoculars, you may be able to spot Mercury just above the eastern horizon shortly before sunrise during the first half of April. This little planet is hard to study from Earth since it is always so close to the sun.
Venus beams as the ''Evening Star'' this month. Look for it high in the western evening twilight. On April 2 and 3, it shines in the midst of the beautiful Pleiades star cluster. A thin crescent moon will be near Venus on the evening of April 24.
Reddish Mars is still fairly bright, although it will grow dimmer every week as Earth, in its faster orbit, pulls farther away. The Red Planet is high in the southern evening sky, to the left of the fast-spinning star Regulus.
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Our atmosphere is mainly nitrogen and oxygen, with small amounts of argon and carbon dioxide and trace amounts of several other gasses.
Image courtesy of Lutgens and Tarbuck, The Atmosphere, 8th edition
The jet stream that affects the U.S. meanders north and south. When it swings south during the winter, temperatures on its northern side are usually very low.
Image courtesy of GSFC, NASA
Most of the Earth's weather occurs in the troposphere and nearly all of the water vapor and dust particles are found here as well. The temperature decreases the higher you climb in this layer.
Image courtesy of Randy Russell, Windows to the Universe staff
Recent findings from the World Meteorological Organization show that current greenhouse gas concentrations in our atmosphere exceed even the worst scenarios drawn up ten years ago by the UN's expert climate panel. This means that our air quality conditions are much worse than we thought they would be.
Image courtesy of io9
We tend to think of our atmosphere as a deep ocean of air, but it is actually very narrow compared to the size of Earth. Astronauts onboard the ISS had an excellent view of our thin, fragile atmosphere whenever it was illuminated by the setting sun.
Image courtesy of NASA
Jupiter shines brightly in the western sky soon after sunset. It sinks lower each day and will disappear into the solar glare at the end of the month as it prepares to swing behind the sun. A thin crescent moon appears just above Jupiter on the evening of April 22.
Saturn rises in the east-southeast after dark. It is above and to the left of the blue-white star Spica. A small telescope will enable you to see the beautiful rings that encircle Saturn.
The Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks on the night of April 21-22. These fast meteors vaporize after hitting our upper atmosphere at nearly 108,000 miles per hour.
''It is better to have your head in the clouds, and know where you are ... than to breathe the clearer atmosphere below them, and think that you are in paradise.'' - Henry David Thoreau
Earth has a very unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other planet in our solar system. Its composition has evolved over billions of years and is still changing. At present it contains 78 percent nitrogen, 20 percent oxygen, 0.9 percent argon, 0.031 percent carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of several other gasses. The amount of water vapor near sea level can vary from nearly zero to about 4 percent (at 100 percent humidity) and averages about 0.8 percent. Above 5 miles in altitude, there is almost no water vapor.
The concentration of carbon dioxide has greatly increased during the past two centuries, due to living organisms, volcanic eruptions and the burning of fossil fuels. Today, we are facing serious atmospheric problems, such as global warming, as a result of the greenhouse effect, damage to the ozone layer and increased acid rain.
There are five distinct layers in Earth's atmosphere, based on differences in temperature, density, movement of air cells, and chemical composition:
The Troposphere extends from the Earth's surface up to an altitude of 4-12 miles. The height varies from just under 4 miles at the poles to approximately 12 miles at the equator. Nearly all of the weather that we experience occurs in this thin lower layer and approximately 90 percent of all the molecules in the atmosphere are found at this level. In this region, cells or packets of air rise and fall with changes in temperatures. As you climb higher, the air becomes thinner and the temperature drops to about minus 60 degrees F near the top of the layer. Many people who normally live close to sea level have temporary problems breathing when traveling to high mountainous terrains. The highest permanent human villages are located at an altitude of 3 miles and these sites are usually cold and windy.
The Stratosphere is found at an altitude of 12-31 miles from our planet's surface. In this layer, the temperature increases with height and reaches about 5 degrees F at the top. Air flow is mostly horizontal in the stratosphere and commercial jet aircraft fly in the lower levels of this layer to avoid the turbulence that occurs in the troposphere below. At times, jet aircraft deviate quite far from their usual flight path in order to gain a boost in air speed from the jet stream in the lower levels of the stratosphere.
About 90 percent of the ozone present in our atmosphere is found in the stratosphere. The oxygen we breathe is made up of two oxygen atoms but ozone contains three oxygen atoms. The ozone found at ground level is a dangerous pollutant but the ''good'' ozone in the upper levels of the stratosphere is vital to our survival, protecting life on Earth from the harmful solar ultraviolet rays.
The Mesosphere is located at an altitude of 31-56 miles from Earth's surface. In this layer, the density of the gasses and the temperature decrease with height. At the top of this layer, temperatures are about minus 184 degrees F. It is in this layer that many of the meteors vaporize as they hurtle inward from outer space, leaving bright trails in the night sky.
The Thermosphere extends up to 375 miles above the Earth. The gasses in this layer are extremely thin (the gas atoms are very widely spaced) but the molecules that are found here help to absorb the deadly incoming high energy X-ray and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The International Space Station orbits within this layer. This is also the layer in which auroras occur when charged particles from the solar wind spiral along the Earth's magnetic field lines.
The outermost layer of our atmosphere is called the Exosphere. Many satellites orbit the Earth in this layer, which extends out to about 6,200 miles above our planet's surface. At this altitude, the pressure is nearly that of a vacuum and atoms and molecules are capable of escaping into outer space. There is no exact altitude where the atmosphere ends. It just continues to get thinner and thinner until it merges with outer space.
About every 11 years, the solar sunspot cycle reaches maximum and solar activity increases. As a result, the extreme ultraviolet radiation heats and expands our planet's atmosphere, causing it to extend farther into space than usual. This creates increased aerodynamic drag on satellites in low Earth orbit, resulting in orbit decay. Some of the newer satellites have onboard jets that enable the crafts to reboot themselves back up to their original orbits.
Editor's note: This monthly guide to the stars is from the Marshall Martz Memorial Astronomical Association, the Southern Tier Astronomy Recreation Society, and The Post-Journal. For further information, contact the M.M.M.A.A. at www.martzobservatory.org or S.T.A.R.S. at www.UpStateAstro.org/stars/stars.html.


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The Most Rev. John G. Vlazny, archbishop of Portland, will celebrate Mass at Mount Calvary's Altar Garden, 333 S.W. Skyline Blvd., Portland.
Monsignor Dennis O'Donovan, vicar general of the archdiocese, will celebrate Mass in the Chapel at Gethsemani Cemetery, 11666 S.E. Stevens Rd., Happy Valley.
These are the 124th annual Memorial Day Masses. They are open to the public.
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Thu., 9:44am: `Mein Kampf' signed by Hitler up for auction in LA
LOS ANGELES – Officials say two rare early editions of `Mein Kampf' signed by Adolph Hitler could go for more than $20,000 at an online auction on Thursday.
Nate Sanders, owner of Nate D. Sanders Auctions in Los Angeles, says he knows he'll catch flack for putting the rare 1925 and 1926 books up for bid. But he says that it's a very rare item and a piece of history.
Before taking power in Germany, Hitler was jailed for trying and he dictated `Mein Kampf,' two volumes of autobiography and anti-Semitic manifesto, to Rudolf Hess while behind bars to raise money for his criminal defense.
Both volumes' fly-leaves feature Hitler's signature with best wishes to his friend for the Christmas season.