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|Catherine of Siena Institute Meets Facebook
|Written by Sherry
|Friday, 19 December 2008 06:59
Those of you who are masters of the New Media - facebooking and twittering your merry way through life - will find it hard to grasp that mere mortals like myself are finding Facebook a little hard to get a handle on. I've always liked computers, got the hang of the internet and e-mail without worries. Blogging made immediate sense (although my technical skills are still very sketchy) but Facebook seems to be different.
For instance - those "messages" I am supposedly getting - are they legit or just ads? How do you export addresses from IMail to Facebook in order to invite people to join your page? (I've tried to do so, but I seemed to import the addresses rather than export them)
And all the smiles, snowballs, pokes and stuff, I'm struggling with those as well.
So I"m resorting to "old" media of blogging (cause a media form with a lifespan of more than two nanno seconds is "old" these days) to let you all know that the Catherine of Siena Institute now has a Facebook page and I'd like to invite you all to consider becoming "fans" and joining in the conversation there as well.
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ANKENY - Coming into the Jaguars' gym as a major underdog, the Bobcats had little reason to feel much pressure or expectation.
The Marshalltown girls' basketball team eventually applied that loose and free demeanor on the floor Saturday - it just took 16 minutes and a 32-point deficit to get there.
Limiting the Bobcats to a season-low point total, sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial jumped out to a 20-1 lead after the first quarter and led 39-7 at halftime on its way to a 63-22 rout in a Class 5A Region 3 semifinal.
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MHS senior Emily Rebik (35) shoots over Ankeny Centennial's Kendyl Lindaman (14) and Gabby Helmbrecht in Saturday's Class 5A Region 3 semifinal at Ankeny. The Jaguars won 63-22.
The Jaguars (16-6) advance to play No. 3 Waterloo West (20-2) in the regional final Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Roundhouse. The Wahawks defeated Ames 58-52 in Waterloo Saturday.
"I'm not sure why we wait a half, why we're intimidated," said MHS coach Stacy O'Hare, who later pointed to one reason the Bobcats were apprehensive early.
"(Jaali Winters) is big and I think we're intimidated by her. We were hesitant and we didn't look to attack. The kids were looking to do too much individually instead of working together as a team. Passing, cutting and continuing to work and move the offense, we just didn't do any of it."
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Ankeny Centennial 63, Marshalltown 22
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MARSHALLTOWN (4-19) - Amanda Hughes 1 3-4 6, Sam Hughes 1 2-2 4, Molly Major 1 4-4 6, Rachel Blagg 0 0-0 0, Kali Banks 1 3-4 6, Karli McClure 0 0-0 0, Kyra Hungerford 0 0-0 0, Ellyn Boland 0 0-0 0, Tabby Steffensen 0 0-0 0, Emily Rebik 0 0-0 0, Carrie Schmidt 0 0-0 0, Rachel Whaley 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 4 12-14 22.
ANKENY CENTENNIAL (16-6) - Meg Brandt 1 0-0 2, Jaali Winters 7 1-2 15, Blair Silliman 1 2-2 5, Sarah Brandt 1 0-0 2, Gabby Helmbrecht 3 2-2 8, Abby Heston 1 0-0 3, Kylee Macke 0 0-0 0, Bailee Ballard 2 0-1 5, Kendyl Lindaman 2 8-11 12, Emily Fontana 1 0-0 3, Haley Matter 1 0-0 2, Tasha Vipond 3 0-0 6. TOTALS 23 13-18 63.
3-Point Goals-MHS 2 (A.Hughes, Banks), Centennial 4 (Heston, Ballard, Fontana, Silliman).
Winters scored nine of her game-high 15 points in the opening frame and altered numerous shots and drives on the defensive end as the Jaguars left no chance for an upset bid. Marshalltown went the first 19 minutes without a field goal and connected on just four shots in the game.
"We wanted a good start and we did that tonight," Jaguars coach Scott DeJong said. "They've had a little problem with their ballhandling and turning the ball over. We forced a lot of turnovers and we were aggressive. We've got Jaali Winters back there to clean up a lot of our mistakes if we get beat on the perimeter, so that's a pretty good combination."
The 6-foot-3 junior and Creighton volleyball recruit capped Centennial's opening 14-point spurt with a basket inside, before Marshalltown (4-19) finally got on the board when Kali Banks split a pair at the line.
Winters scored four more points inside to push the gap to 19 as the Bobcats had no answer early despite surrounding the senior Jaguar with a defender on both sides.
"We came out in a different kind of defense. We picked one kid and left them open and just double-teamed Jaali all the time inside because we knew she was the one they'd go to," O'Hare said. "Even with two kids on her, she still managed to score."
Winters scored twice during another 14-point flurry in the second before Abby Heston drilled a 3 and Tasha Vipod beat the buzzer inside to give the home team a 39-7 cushion at the break.
The Bobcats came out a much different team in the second half with more decisive drives, better ball movement and tougher defense as they played Centennial to an even 10 points in the third.
Molly Major connected from mid-range to give the Bobcats their first field goal at the 4:50 mark and added two free throws after an Amanda Hughes trey during a 7-2 run for MHS. Sam Hughes hit the Bobcats' third field goal of the frame from the paint and Banks buried a 3 in the fourth, scoring all five of Marshalltown's points in the last quarter.
Major, Banks and Amanda Hughes led the Bobcats with six points apiece, while Sam Hughes scored four. Sam Hughes and Rachel Blagg each grabbed four rebounds, while Major had two steals.
"We weren't playing as a team as much as we should have been. We weren't moving the ball around," Blagg said of the first-half struggles. "We played a lot better as a team (in the second half). We were passing and cutting and looking for the ball."
The Jaguars set the continuous clock in motion for the final 4 1/2 minutes as 11 different players scored in Centennial's fifth straight win - completing a season-sweep of Marshalltown. Kendyl Lindaman was the only other double-digit scorer for Centennial with 12, while Gabby Helmbrecht added eight.
While the Bobcats finished with just four wins in O'Hare's debut season, the MHS head coach saw vast improvement from the squad on both ends of the court. O'Hare installed a new offense that emphasizes reading and reacting, while also seeing major strides in a man-to-man defense that wasn't even an option at the beginning of the year.
"You can't always judge everything based off wins and losses. We have improved as team," O'Hare said. "I never thought we could have played man-to-man, but they have improved tremendously at defense. Offensively they're running a whole new system that is basically reading the defense and reacting. It's been a struggle, but I'm pleased with the way the kids have come out and worked at it."
The Jaguars defeated the Bobcats 76-29 in the Roundhouse on Dec. 17 and were coming off back-to-back wins over No. 7 Des Moines East and No. 9 Southeast Polk. Amanda Hughes, Emily Rebik and Kali Banks played their final game for the Bobcats, which return nine players from their varsity roster for next season.

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FAIRMONT - Walking into Patti Strukel's classroom, you notice a couple of things. The students are relaxed, yet attentive. They aren't afraid to ask questions, and she answers them, making sure the students fully understand.
Strukel has taught 10th grade American history at Fairmont High School for the past 15 years, and this year, the Fairmont Education Association has named her their Teacher of the Year. Though she has been nominated in the past, receiving the honor was humbling.
"I work with dozens of people every day who are so deserving of accolades," she said.
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Growing up on a dairy farm in the rural Winthrop/Lafayette area of Minnesota, her love of history began in elementary school, where some of her teachers were passionate about the subject. Her parents led family trips to state historic sites, which further nurtured her interest. She attended the University of Minnesota-Morris, graduating in 1986.
Facing five sections of history classes, totalling 150 students, could be daunting, but Strukel embraces the task.
"I really have grown to love that age of students," she said. "I think they are better critical thinkers than a lot of people give them credit for."
Delivering the same lesson throughout the day still requires changes. Strukel said she "makes adjustments all day" with her lessons, adapting her topic to keep it fresh and interesting.
Since earning her master's degree in curriculum and instruction five years ago, Strukel has revamped her teaching method to include the "why" of events, not just the "when."
For example, her focus with tests is not how many answers are correct: "It's to find out how students understand big ideas."
Currently, her classes are studying the Civil War, specifically how the difference between the North and South economics led to the conflict. Students used fake Twitter from the opposing perspectives to help grasp the concept.
"She gets into their world," Kim Niss, principal at Fairmont High School, said about Strukel. "She's constantly learning herself, and the kids are seeing the rewards."
Teaching can have its low points, "when a student shuts you out," Strukel said, but there also are benefits.
"To see that light bulb go on - to see that moment a student really gets it" is what keeps her coming back to the classroom.
"Learning for a student doesn't always happen in your finite time schedule," she said.
Strukel and her husband Joe, live in Huntley with their sons, Grant and Carson. Joe also teaches at FHS - his social studies classroom is right next to his wife's.
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Colors Are Your Friends or let's talk a bit of "my" Color Theory VI
In case you missed the other posts of this series- I collected them all on this page here.
We are still discussing:
and with this last post in the series I wanted to show you which color combinations I love and where I find inspiration for those color combinations 🙂
So where do I find inspiration for color combos? I would say there are four main categories for me:
- Nature
- Street Art
- Art Work
- Catalogues or Magazines
I usually have my cell phone which has a camera with me anyway and as soon as I see something that I think will inspire me later for some color combination I take a photo for later. If I'm stuck or want to get out of my usual color routine I just scroll through my photos. Here are some that I have taken the last couple weeks just for that purpose with my phone.
1. Nature
Nature is an amazing source of color combinations- flowers especially- like this one:
See the colors that are in this flowers
2. Street Art
Often times graffiti or street art has some amazing color combos too – like this one
Love those colors together
3. Art Work
When I go to a museum or exhibition I also love looking for amazing color combinations- Like this painting by Neo Rauch – he rocks color combinations that are unusual in my opinion
I would have never thought by myself using those colors together
4. Catalogues or Magazines
I do not read a lot of fashion or gossip magazines but if I get one I usually just look for color combinations 🙂 and then …well…as you are looking you might as well just read the stories- right – LOL
these colors make me happy together
Here are some projects I created using some of my favorite color combinations at the moment 🙂
Here are the colors:
here is another one
and the colors:
And my beloved jewel tones
here is the color palette
And one last one 🙂
and the color palette
It is so much fun to be friends with Colors. After a while you do not even have to think much with which ones you want to hang around and which ones you want to bring together- I promise you – with just the little color theory we talked about in the past posts, you will instantly grab the right ones and make them sing in an amazing choir 🙂
I hope you enjoyed the "Colors Are Your Friends"- Series- you will find the complete post here
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Martha Richardson
Great color examples! Color's are my friend also as that usually is how I see everything :]
Sue Clarke
This series has helped me to see color in a different way. The color combos that you posted are not ones that I would come up with naturally so it's fun to see how they inspired you to make your colorful art Nat.
Erika Taylor
Hey there Nat, Was thinking about ya this morning. Hope you are doing well and although I know you are super busy, perhaps at CHA, we can meet for coffee. Hugs to you.
Lisa Flaherty
Great ideas! And I love how you pulled the colors from each of your examples to show the palette–works well with my one-dimensional mind! And, perhaps I was on to something; yesterday I cut part of a clothing catalog that had a stack of T-shirts to show all the colors they are available in. I felt it could be useful somehow. Now I know how! 🙂
Rose Curtis
love all your color theory post! you could easily write a book on it! =)
I love your colourful post and WOWZAH, that Neo Rauch painting is fabulous!
Love, love your color combinations!!!!


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I was on a panel on Wednesday to talk about the future of media sponsored by one of my favorite daily reads, I Want Media. The pleasantries lasted for about 20 minutes. Then we ducked to avoid the impromptu firefight between The New York Times's David Carr and Vanity Fair's Michael Wolff.
Sulzberger masters hedge funds, Sudoku
New York Times Co Chairman and Publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr. managed to deflect major shareholder insurrection this year by agreeing to offer two board seats to a dissident investor's rival slate, where one presumes they might be somewhat more placid than when they were banging on the walls of the Gray Lady. Now it looks like he might be working the same charm on disaffected puzzlers.
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We weren't expecting huge surprises during Yahoo's earnings conference call, but CEO Jerry Yang was spectacularly vague about the Internet company's plans vis-a-vis Microsoft or any other potential tie-ups — with Google, Time Warner's AOL or News Corp — that Yahoo has been working on.
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If CBS tosses its news operation and channels that of CNN, would you care? That conundrum brings to mind a tough question for the media industry as a whole: content may be king, but does brand matter, especially with news?
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Former Yahoo Finance General Manager Nathan Richardson is expected to be appointed Chief Executive of ContentNext Media Inc, owner of popular digital media blog paidContent, according to a source familiar with the matter.Richardson's last stint in the media sector was as a senior vice president and general manager of Dow Jones Online, which included oversight of The Wall Street Journal Online, MarketWatch and Barron's.Most recently he headed up the International Rescue Committee in Liberia for about a year before returning back to media for a slightly less hectic lifestyle.Richardson takes over the CEO spot from co-founder Rafat Ali, who will remain as editor and publisher. ContentNext's flagship paidContent, founded in 2002, has quickly established itself as a must-read among executives in the media and digital media sector.


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Dan Widmaier works on the new trail at Bear Creek Elementary.
Eagle Scout candidate Dan Widmaier of Woodinville Troop 422 recently completed his Eagle Project, constructing a trail at Bear Creek Elementary School.
As the Environmental Coordinator at the school, teacher Mike Wootton was looking for someone to build a trail "that would allow students access to the school's natural surroundings with a minimum impact on the environment."
The trail was built with the help of more than 40 scouts and adults working over a period of two weekends. Acting as supervisor for the group was Widmaier's biggest challenge.
"I found that communication is the key to team effort," he said. "During the project, I walked around and helped the boys, gave them pointers, let them have regular breaks, and worked alongside them to set an example."
"Dan finished the job according to the plan he submitted and has developed a trail that is a true asset to the school," Wootton said. "I have been very pleased with the result."


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Day 15 of the WHOLE30
Sharee pulled 310# on her 1RM Deadlift – a 25lb PR!!!
Great job Sharee!
why the change???
"The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.
(Read more: Color Psychology — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/spot/colors1.html#ixzz1d5BDY1W5)
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As you probably know, the Large Hadron Collider — site of discovery of the last fundamental particle in the Standard Model, the Higgs Boson — is the most energetic particle accelerator in the history of humankind. When the upgrades it's currently undergoing are complete, it will reach collision energies of 14 TeV.
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Curious, what does "Little Traverse, Michigan" mean? There is a Little Traverse township in Petoskey township, perhaps that is where he was born?ReplyDelete
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Little Traverse is in Emmet County, MI. I found an interactive map tour of the bay, which is indeed in Petoskey. http://www.fishweb.com/maps/emmet/littletravers/index.html Do you know the area?
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Thomas Rhett - Live Concert at NIU Convocation Center
102.3 The Coyote welcomes Thomas Rhett with special guest Kelsea Ballerini, Russell Dickerson & Ryan Hurd to the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Friday March 3rd 2017. Tickets on sale Friday October 7th at 10am at the box office and LiveNation.com & all Ticketmaster outlets. Thomas Rhett plays from his platinum certified sophomore release Tangled Up with chart-toppers including "Die A Happy Man," "Crash And Burn" and "T-Shirt."
Local Lore Lecture Series: A Victorian Christmas
On Thursday, November 17, the public is invited to the Ellwood House Museum for the new lecture series titled "Local Lore." Local Lore is an adult lecture series which will cover a wide variety of topics relating to DeKalb history. Each month, a different guest speaker will present these fascinating programs. All lectures take place at the Ellwood House Museum Visitor Center, 509 North First Street in DeKalb. From Christmas trees to Santa Claus, Christmas as we know it is a result of the Victorian era. Just in time for the opening of the decorated Ellwood Mansion, this lecture will explore how our Christmas traditions became popular.
The Game's Afoot at Stage Coach Theatre
The Stage Coach Players Theatre presents "The Game's Afoot". The show takes place in December 1936 and surrounds real-life Broadway star William Gillette, known for his iconic leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes. Gillette has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a Christmas holiday weekend. Festivities don't go as planned. This play is directed and adapted by Amanda Smothers. Showing on the following dates and times: Oct. 20-22, 28-29 @ 7:30pm; Oct. 23, 30 @ 2:00pm.
70 Seasons of Stage Coach Players
For two nights only, audiences will relive some of their favorite musicals from the past seven decades: "Guys & Dolls," "Les Miserables," "The Music Man," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and many, many more. The show will consist of solos, duets, and small group numbers from the musicals SCP has performed over the past 70 years! There will be two showings on November 4th and on November 5th at 7:30pm.
Pumpkin Fest Historic Homes tour
The Sycamore History Museum is proud to announce that the theme of the 2016 Pumpkin Fest Historic Homes Tour is "Restoration!" We have all followed some wonderful public restorations and renovations recently in Sycamore: the Ward Hotel, the Fargo Hotel, the C&NW Depot, and the Townsend Carriage House, now Resource Bank. We want to celebrate some of the lovely homes of historic Sycamore that have been lovingly restored by dedicated owners.
Madeleine Peyroux & Rickie Lee Jones at the Paramount
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones has been called "an original," "a cult heroine" and "one of the best-if not the best-artist of her generation." But it's not only her hits songs like "Chuck E's in Love," "Last Chance Texaco" and "On Saturday Afternoons in 1963" that made Rickie a star. Her hip, poetic style, both on and off the stage, turned Rickie into a cultural icon. Atlantic Records A&R rep first heard Madeleine Peyroux is known for melding jazz, blues and pop into songs, like her haunting rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Dance Me to the End of Love," that leave listeners in total awe.
DakhaBrakha is a quartet from Kiev, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian "ethno chaos" band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music. DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art "DAKH" by the avant-garde theatre director - Vladyslav Troitskyi - and given the name that means "give/take" in the old Ukrainian language. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances - their shows are always staged with a strong visual element.
Golden Dragon Acrobats at the Paramount
Immerse the whole family in the colorful, intense, theatrical world of Chinese acrobatics. The Golden Dragon Acrobats may have been touring for 30 years, but they represent a tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. Led by world-renowned producer Danny Chang and award-winning choreographer Angela Chang, this troupe blends ancient dance, spectacular costumes, contemporary music and incredible athleticism into a full-on extravaganza of movement. They glide across the stage with unimaginable gracefulness. They twist and contort their bodies in ways you didn't think were possible. They perform stunts that will simultaneously make your heart thump and mesmerize you. On top of all that, it's an awesome opportunity to introduce the kids in your life to a rich, 2,500 year-old culture. Performance at 3pm.
Spektral Quartet comes to Fermilab
The Spektral Quartet returns to Fermilab for a stylistically inquisitive program centering around composers' cunning use of the pizzicato technique. Exhilarating, lynchpin works from the repertoire, Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 74 "Harp: and Ravel's String Quartet in F major are put in dynamic conversation with Ben Hjertmann's rowdy, groove-based String Quartet No. 2, "Étude." All Chamber Series concerts begin at 2:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Art Gallery of Wilson Hall.
Las Migas: Flamenco / Music from Spain
Direct from Barcelona, Las Migas is unique among Spanish music groups, an all-female ensemble that creates fascinating blend of Flamenco and Mediterranean styles, combining classic and contemporary rhythms, and melodies that range from powerful to passionate to playful.
Mucca Pazza Kicks Off Fermilab's 50th Anniversary!
Mucca Pazza has been taking Chicago by storm, so what better way to celebrate Fermilab's epic 50th Anniversary! Join us for the pre-party, and come on down to the auditorium for a concert that shows the full musical range of Mucca Pazza, starting in chairs then moving to their trademark funky marching band for the second part of the evening.
The Other Mozart by Sylvia Milo at Fermilab
Little Matchstick Factory's The Other Mozart is the true and untold story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus - a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso and composer, who performed throughout Europe with her brother, to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded away, lost to history. Created by Sylvia Milo, the monodrama is set in a stunning 18-foot dress (and based on facts, stories and lines pulled directly from the Mozart family's humorous and heartbreaking letters. With the opulent beauty of the dress and hair design, the sweet smell of perfume, and the clouds of dusting powder rising from the stage, the performance creates a multi-sensual experience and transports the audience into a world of outsized beauty and delight -- but also of overwhelming restrictions and prejudice. There, in communion with the audience, this other Mozart at last tells her story.
Barbra and Frank: The Concert That Never Was...
Two of the biggest voices in music history never had the opportunity to perform together, live in concert. Now, this is your chance to experience what it would have been like to see Ol' Blue Eyes and Babs share the stage, right here in Aurora. The two performers paying tribute to these legends sound like Frank and Barbra, they look like Frank and Barbra, and man, will they blow your mind. They'll cover everything from "Don't Rain on My Parade" to "The Way You Look Tonight" and so many more of those classic tunes you know and love. This is one glamorous, heart-warming and spectacular show you won't want to miss.
Experience the tradition of winter visits as practiced by families in this 1846 brick inn. Hospitality, food, music, and a bake sale. Donations accepted.
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Danú A Christmas Gathering - Féile Na Nollag at Fermilab
The acclaimed Irish ensemble, Danu, brings the music, dance and storytelling traditions of an Irish Christmas to Fermilab with 'Feile na Nollag' (A Christmas Gathering). Christmas in Ireland is one of the most important holidays for families and friends, as many Irish people living abroad come home to gather in celebration. Local community choirs singing traditional songs for Christmas and Wrens Day are a common sight throughout Ireland each December. Music and dance gatherings, in communities both urban and rural, have often combined for generations to offer a great variety of songs, music, and stories for the holidays.
Engelbert Humperdinck at the Paramount
With four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for "Entertainer of the Year," 24 platinum records, 150 million albums sold and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, superstardom doesn't get much brighter than Engelbert Humperdinck's. Over the last 40 years, the "King of Romance" has recorded some of the greatest love songs ever, like "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," "After The Lovin'" and the classic, crooning "Quando Quando Quando." He's collaborated with fellow music royalty like Sir Elton John, Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson. Plus, his smash hit love song "Release Me" even held The Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever" from ever hitting #1 on the charts. How's that for a feat? Join the millions of fans worldwide who have experienced this incredible, three-octave vocal range (yep, you read that right) performer live in concert for one show only.
This internationally-acclaimed group of foot-tapping men and women is celebrating 2 decades of reels, jigs and just downright spectacular performances, so they're dominating the Paramount stage for a full weekend of nothing but Irish dance and music. Whether you've seen Riverdance before or only heard about their high-energy live shows, you'll want to see what they've put together for this 20th anniversary tour (let's just say it gives the phrase "the luck of the Irish" a whole new meaning). Join the 25 million people worldwide who have witnessed history in the making. Experience Riverdance!
Alan Doyle and Beautiful Gypsies at Fermilab
Alan Doyle, actor, producer, newly-minted best-selling author, is best-known as the lead singer for Newfoundland's beloved Great Big Sea these past 20+ years, released his second solo album, "So Let's Go..."
Spherus - Cirque Performance at Fermilab
What happens when an engineer falls in love with the circus? An award winning blend of technique and effects that has thrilled audiences around the world, and included a stint with Cirque du Soleil. Originally trained as an engineer, Greg uses the principles of geometry and physics to create groundbreaking work with original apparatus. Spherus unites Greg with two additional dancers/jugglers for an evening of aerial feats, juggling sculpture, and structures created out of movement. Spherus lasts about 60 minutes, followed by a Q&A and discussion that explores the links between engineering and the world of juggling/performance.
Kids enjoy Halloween Fun at the historic Lyon Farm the last two Sundays in October. They can Trick-or-Treat in the historic Lyon Farm Village, participate in a costume parade around the square, earn prizes awarded for best costume, play old-fashioned games, take hay rides, and get spooked in the Haunted house! At the 39 acre Lyon Farm, you can enjoy historic buildings such as the Oswego-Fox House, Union School one-room schoolhouse, the Seward Town Hall, Corrigan's General Store, the 1850 Plano CB&Q railroad depot, a CB&Q caboose, a blacksmith shop and several large buildings containing displays of household, farming and commercial artifacts and archival records.
Montgomery Tree Lighting & Santa
Visitors will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus as they arrive at Montgomery City Hall on a fire truck! Enjoy free cookies and hot cocoa. See the brightly decorated Christmas trees and vote for your favorite. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring your camera! Trees will be on display on December 4 and will remain on display and voting through December 22.
Shop, Sip Socialize #ProudlyDeKalb
Come Sip, Shop, & Socialize in Downtown DeKalb. Start your holiday shopping season off in Downtown DeKalb where stores will be offering Sidewalk sales and new inventory! Shops feature chalk paints, unique finds, antiques and more.
The Drifters at the Sandwich Opera House
The Drifters…one of Rock & Roll's founding vocal groups is once again touring the U.S. They were the first musical group to include string instruments into Rhythm & Blues music with their hauntingly beautiful song, "There Goes My Baby". The Drifters were in the first class of Rock & Roll legends to be initiated into the Hall of Fame and the first African American group to be inducted. Their classic tune "Under The Boardwalk" is the most played R & B record of all time. The list of hits goes on and on. Join the historic reunion as they return to their roots with their latest American tour. Performing at the historic Sandwich Opera House 3-5 pm, Sun., Feb. 12, 2017.
The Second City: Improv All-Stars at the Sandwich Opera House
Fresh, fast and always spectacularly funny, Chicago's legendary comedy theater visits the Sandwich Opera House with "The Second City: Improv All-Stars" an irresistible hour of improvised comedy. The masters of the form will astound you with their talent, skill and wit – all without the aid of scripts or sets. Performance May 20, 8 pm.


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Vera Wang at The Wedding Salon of Manhasset invites you to preview the Fall 2014 Bridal collection beginning this Thursday, January 30th through Sunday, February 2nd. Get the scoop on one of our favorites, Nisha below.
Nisha – Peony strapless faille sweetheart mermaid gown with double bow back detail and floral beaded embroidery.


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Ok, so it's been a really long time since I've blogged and it's my mission to get caught up over the next two weeks. I had the pleasure of capturing Hannah and Dallas's engagement photos a few weeks ago. We had a lot of fun in downtown Iowa City and City Park as well. I'm […]
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The Philadelphia Eagles have lost six straight and are one of the biggest disappointments of the season, but they are playing the equally disappointing Carolina Panthers. Both teams have explosive talent but cannot seem to capitalize this season.
Unfortunately, the Eagles will be without the services of an experienced veteran at quarterback, and will have to turn to Nick Foles again at quarterback. The Eagles currently have seven losses and are devoid of any momentum whatsoever. Here are 10 keys to winning this game and lifting the team out of its downward spiral.


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OVAC Duals named after ex-JM mentor
MOUNDSVILLE – It's ironic the Class 5A portion of the second-annual Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Dual Meet Championships was moved to the John Marshall High School's Fieldhouse.
After all, Moundsville is where Bill Hinegardner made a name for himself as one of the top coaches in West Virginia prep wrestling annals.
So much so that the bi-state conference opted to rename the event the Bill Hinegardner OVAC Dual Meet Championships.
'"It's very nice and I'm looking forward to it," Hinegardner said Monday.
This week's action in all classes was supposed to have taken place Wednesday night at WesBanco Arena. But with Steubenville and Shadyside competing in regional finals of the inaugural OHSAA Team Tournament, action in Classes 5A and 3A was shifted to JM.
There, starting at 6 p.m., Wheeling Park battles Morgantown and the Monarchs face Brooke in what looks to be an exciting pair of Class 5A semifinals.
Also at 6 p.m., in Class 3A, Barnesville tangles with Monroe Central and River squares off against Tyler Consolidated.
Championship and consolation matches will take place immediately following the semifinals.
"I'm really pleased wrestling has taken its place among the power sports," Hinegardner said in reference to the new wrestling events that have sprouted recently.
"It's right up there with football and basketball as far as I'm concerned, and it's getting stronger all the time."
Steubenville High School plays host to the Class 4A and Class 2A/1A semifinals, finals and consolations Thursday. Those matches will also begin at 6 p.m.
Class 4A semifinals features Steubenville against Martins Ferry and Harrison Central vs. Oak Glen. In Class 2A/1A, Shadyside will battle Toronto, while Caldwell faces Steubenville Catholic.
Hinegardner found out the unexpected honor on the final night of the Ron Mauck OVAC Championships.
"They asked me to come out on the mat and I wondered what they wanted me for?" he recalled laughing. "Then when I stepped out, they explained everything and I understood."
Hinegardner's family was on hand, including son, Tim, who came in from Hershey, Pa.
"I thought he just came in to see the tournament," Hinegardner said.
Hinegardner was a builder of champions and a maker of men as head coach of the Monarchs from the school's inception in 1968 until 1982. Along the way, JM won four West Virginia Class AAA championships (1972-74, 79) and was second four times.
The Monarchs also won or finished second at the OVACs nine times. His program produced 20 individual state champions and an overall dual meet mark of 133-29-1.
Hinegardner received numerous coaching awards for his efforts at the local and state level. He is also enshrined in the OVAC Hall of Fame, as well as the state hall of fame.
"We were very fortunate," Hinegardner said. "We had good athletes. We also had good people and a good staff."
While he retired as head coach more than 30 years ago, Hinegardner can still be seen from time to time in the coach's chair at JM meets. He and former coaches Ed West and Ed Dugas are still heavily involved with the program.
"It's one of those things we enjoy," Hinegardner said. "It's fun for us, and I think that's what keeps us coming back."


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All student rooms contain a twin bed, wooden desk, desk chair, dresser and bookcase for each student, and a closet or wardrobe. Other features in each room include local and domestic long distance telephone service, computer ports with Ethernet connections, and access to approximately 60 television channels.
General cluster amenities include a common kitchen, and study and lounge spaces. Each cluster has an ice machine and a microwave, both of which are usually found in the kitchen. The clusters also have at least one lounge that contains a television and VCR. Many also have a piano for students to play. The common spaces and amenities are for all community residents to use. These spaces can be used for private studying or get-togethers, as well as for community programs sponsored by the community student staff or other College organizations.
Additional services and items in individual residential buildings include vending machines containing snacks and beverages, coin/card swipe laundry services, public phones, and recycling areas. Recycling bins are located in every residence hall, and students are encouraged to make recycling practices a regular part of their daily routines. A custodial staff of over 45 people provides general upkeep and maintenance of building common areas and public and private bathroom facilities. In most instances there is one custodian assigned to a building on a permanent basis. In addition to cleaning and general maintenance, the custodial staff will report larger maintenance issues and uphold College housing standards. The custodial staff is a valuable and helpful resource for the students.
Storage. There are three types of storage available: for bicycles and skis, long term for valuables, and short term for trunks.
Custodial Services. Custodial services are provided to every residence hall, special interest and academic affinity program unit, and College-owned undergraduate and senior societies, fraternity, and sorority house. The duties of the custodial staff are to keep the common living areas clean, provide routine maintenance, empty trash, and otherwise keep buildings up to College standards. It is not a custodian's job to clean a student's room or excessive messes left in common areas.
Heat. The heating system in the residence halls does not include thermostats in every room. Since the temperature cannot be adjusted without affecting many rooms within a building, some rooms will be cooler or warmer than others. College energy guidelines direct that the College attempt, within limitations of the physical plant, to maintain a temperature of between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit during the heating season. The heating season generally runs from November through April.
Vacuum. A central vacuum system exists in most residence halls. The hose can be accessed at all times; ask your custodian for its location. Portable vacuums are available in buildings that don't have a central system.
Ice and Vending Machines. In most residence halls, ice machines, and machines vending snacks and beverages are located in common areas or on the ground or first floor.
Television. Television service is supplied by the College to each resident in College-owned facilities, as well as to many common area television lounges. Problems with the campus television system should be reported by e-mailing the Help Desk or calling (603) 646-2999. Please click here to see additional information about the television system. The channel line-up is subject to change.
Kitchens and Lockers. Kitchens with food storage lockers are available for student use in every cluster and most independent halls. The kitchens are equipped with full-size refrigerators, stoves, and microwave ovens. Students are expected to clean up after each use. All food must be kept in closed containers, and garbage disposed of immediately. Problems should be reported to the custodian.
Kitchen locker keys are available to residence hall occupants, on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning on the first day of classes each term. Only one kitchen locker key will be issued to a student. Students must present photo identification in order to receive a kitchen locker key. Kitchen locker keys must be returned to the Housing Office or one of the remote key return sites located in the Hopkins Center, McLane, Brown, Brace Commons, Butterfield/RS-Hyphen, North Mass, Streeter, Mid Fayer, Woodward, Topliff, The Lodge and Wheeler or the Department of Safety and Security. Failure to return the kitchen key in accordance with the End-of-Term-Closing Procedures will result in a $20 replacement charge.
Laundry Facilities. A laundry room is available for student use on the ground or first floor of each residence hall cluster, academic affinity, special interest and College-owned undergraduate society or Greek letter organization house. Washers and dryers can be used 24 hours a day. The cost is $1.25 to wash and $1.25 to dry and can be paid for with quarters and/or Dartmouth Card. Click here for washing machine and dryer instructions and other laundry tips.
Mattresses. Mattresses are 36 x 80 inches long and use extra-long twin sheets. If one appears to be damaged or defective, please contact Business and Operations at (603) 646-1203.
Bed Boards. For students who need firmer mattresses, bed boards are available from the Business and Operations Office, located in the basement of North Massachusetts Hall, for a refundable $30 deposit.
Cots and Extra Mattresses. Students' guests can sleep in relative comfort, at no cost, on cots or cot mattresses. A two-night loan can be arranged at the Business and Operations Office located in the basement of North Massachusetts Hall.
Sound Boards. In a few cases, where adjacent rooms were once part of the same suite, noise may penetrate a formerly shared door. Placement of a sound board can help alleviate the problem. A sound board may be requested through the Business and Operations Office, located in the basement of North Massachusetts. There is no charge for this service.
Recycling. Recycling bins are located in every residence hall, and students are expected to make recycling practices a regular part of their daily routines.
Additional policies and procedures governing the use and allocation of residential services can be found in the College Residence Policies and Terms.


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Cruickshank, Susanne (2015) Comment: Taking scares out of cancer care. The Scotsman.
Cruickshank, Susanne, Barber, Matthew, Donaldson, Jayne H, Raeside, Robert and Gray, Morag (2015) A Randomised Controlled Trial to Assess the Effectiveness of Using Patient Reported Needs and Psychological Information to Guide Care in a Breast Cancer Follow-up Clinic. Cancer Nursing, 38 (4S). S1-S106. ISSN 0162-220X
Harmer, V and Cruickshank, Susanne (2014) Living beyond cancer treatment. Independent Nurse.
Cruickshank, Susanne and Harmer, V (2014) Nurses should be aware of the early symptoms of cancer. Independent Nurse.
Cruickshank, Susanne and Hume, Alison (2014) The experience of providing support about menopausal symptoms to women with breast cancer. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 18 (1). pp. 110-117. ISSN 1462 3889
McInally, Wendy and Cruickshank, Susanne (2013) Transition from child to adult services for young people with cancer. Nursing children and young people, 25 (1). pp. 14-18.
Adamson, Elizabeth and Cruickshank, Susanne (2013) A 'good death' at home: community nurses helping to make it possible. British Journal of Community Nursing, 18 (1). pp. 40-42. ISSN 1462-4753
Cruickshank, Susanne (2011) Re-shaping priorities in cancer care. Cancer Nursing Practice, 10 (2). ISSN 1475-4266
Morris, Monica and Cruickshank, Susanne (2010) Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer patients: Implications for nurses. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 14 (3). pp. 205-210. ISSN 1462 3889
Cruickshank, Susanne, Barber, D M, Kennedy, Catriona, Rowat, Anne M and Small, R (2010) Using a needs assessment tool in breast cancer follow-up. European Journal of Cancer Supplements, 8 (6). p. 36. ISSN 1359 6349
Cruickshank, Susanne, Adamson, Elizabeth, Logan, Janice and Brackenridge, Katie (2010) Using syringe drivers in palliative care within a rural, community setting: capturing the whole experience. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 16 (3). pp. 126-32. ISSN 1357 6321
Cruickshank, Susanne, Hume, A and Alder, Emily (2008) An exploration of the management of menopausal symptoms for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer: lay and professional experiences and expectations. Breast Cancer Research, 10 (2 Supp). p. 82. ISSN 1465-5411
Cruickshank, Susanne, Kennedy, Catriona, Lockhart, Karen, Dosser, Isabel and Dallas, Lorraine (2008) Specialist breast care nurses for supportive care of women with breast cancer. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (1).
Lockhart, Karen, Dosser, Isabel, Cruickshank, Susanne and Kennedy, Catriona (2007) Methods of communicating a primary diagnosis of breast cancer to patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (3).
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Cruickshank, Susanne and Campbell, Karen (2011) Nursing the patient with Cancer. In: Alexander's Nursing Practice. Elsevier, pp. 789-823. ISBN 978-0-702-7152-6
Cruickshank, Susanne, Campbell, Karen, Smith, Stephen, Holland, Agi and Johnston, lucy (2015) Transforming Care After Treatment Programme Evaluation. Project Report. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh.
Cruickshank, Susanne (2014) The effectiveness of an intervention by specialist breast care nurses to address the perceived needs and enhance the quality of life of women with breast cancer receiving follow-up care: A randomised controlled trial. PhD thesis, Edinburgh Napier University.
Cruickshank, Susanne (2005) The Managment of Breast Cancer in women. Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network.


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Whole Grain
Make Healthy Pancakes for Breakfast; Win at Everything for the Rest of the Day
Pancakes don't have to be weekend-only fare. They also don't have to be indulgent. Here's how to make healthy, weekday-friendly flapjacks.
How to Incorporate Whole Grains Into Your Cooking Routine: 4 Easy Tips
A diet full of brown rice, barley, and farro doesn't have to be austere. Here's how to eat more whole grains and enjoy the process.
21 Creative Ways to Cook With Whole Grains
From barley to farro to brown rice, we love these creative ways to cook whole grains.
5 Nutrient-Packed Grain Recipes to Upgrade Your Meals
From wild rice and oats to spelt and millet, these wholesome guys will upgrade every meal. The best part: If you can boil a pot of water, you're already halfway there
How to Cook Grains Using the One-Pot Method
Here's our foolproof, one-pot method for cooking any grain
A Guide to Identifying Grains, from Amaranth to Sorghum
Know your spelt from your sorghum (from your amaranth) with our cheat sheet to these complex foods
Millet-Scallion Pancakes
The batter for these fritter-like cakes is pretty dry, but that's what yields crisp results. Pressing them flat in the pan also helps maximize the crunch factor.
Black and Wild Rice Salad with Roasted Squash
Fresh herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, can be subbed for the microgreens.
Toasted Spelt Soup with Escarole and White Beans
This toasted spelt soup with escarole and white beans was inspired by the classic Italian pasta and bean stew. Unlike macaroni, the grains stay nice and chewy, even when reheated days later.
Nutty Grain and Oat Bars
We can't stress it enough: Pack the mixture as tightly as possible into the loaf pan. This is essential for the slices to hold together when cut.


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Jasper Fforde has done it again in this genre-bending blend of crime fiction, fantasy, and top-drawer literary entertainment.
After two rollicking New York Times best-selling adventures through Western literature, resourceful literary detective Thursday Next definitely needs some downtime. And what better place for a respite than in the hidden depths of the Well of Lost Plots, where all unpublished books reside?
But peace and quiet remain elusive for Thursday, who soon discovers that the Well is a veritable linguistic free-for-all, where grammasites run rampant, plot devices are hawked on the black market, and lousy books—like the one she has taken up residence in—are scrapped for salvage. To make matters worse, a murderer is stalking the personnel of Jurisfiction and it's up to Thursday to save the day.
A brilliant feat of literary showmanship filled with wit, fantasy, and effervescent originality, this Ffordian tour de force is the most exciting Thursday Next adventure yet.
©2004 Jasper Fforde (P)2012 Penguin
"All in all a fun book"
Emily Gray's narration as always is great she gives each and every character its own unique voice and quality. I am so glad the rest are available with this narrator on audible. Between this series and Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate Series Emily has become one of my favorite narrators.
This one was a bit different in that it seemed to end many different times but then didn't. Loved the ultraword storyline, a book can only be read 3 times; it cracked me up as such a jab at the e-book publishing world. But considering this was written in 2003 it made me wonder does Fforde have ESP?
It is also a hard book to review because there are a lot of plots going on at the same time. But I guess we are in the well of lost plots so Fforde had to mash as many in as he could, but it was almost too much. As I said the book felt like it ended a couple times when actually it kept going so this threw off the rhythm of my enjoyment. I still loved all the literary references and the writing still makes me laugh but I didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the previous books. I did enjoy the addition of the generic characters they are the people in books you just see once, the person passing on the street the shopkeeper and such, kind of like extra's in TV shows that can be changed into whatever character is needed for the next book that comes along. And I think Lola & Ronald and Grandma Next were my favorite characters in this one.
What I do love about this series is all the literary references and this had them shooting left and right and I still feel that you need to have at least some knowledge of the classic (even if it's from PBS Masterpiece Theater) which is how I knew Miss Havisham as I just watched Great Expectations last week. Because I've honestly only read a few Dickens novels but have been meaning to read more (really I have).
All in all this is a fun book and I will continue on with this series.
3 1/2 Stars
"Enjoyably delightful"
Very creative. A pleasant funny read suitable for the whole family. Sadly, I must now read the entire series.
"Love this book"
The whole storyline is fantastic. I loved the had had, that that conversation. It was a joy to listen too.
The death of Miss Haversham.
I loved the way she pronounces things and that she uses tone to relay emotions.
Adventures in Jurisfiction
"I want to be a jurisfiction agent"
Jasper Fforde does not disappoint with this novel. It is fun and fully immerses us in the book world. Emily Gray does a great job with the narration. She has a diverse set of voices and believe me with the number of characters in this book this was no easy task.
Our Ms. Next becomes a Jurisfiction agent in the Well of Lost Plots. This is a purely fictional world filled with Ms. Havisham, The Cheshire Cat, Heathcliff, etc. You also have a vast number of characters from books that have not been published and generics. You'll have to read the book to truely understand how enjoyable the generics are. Ms. Next is still trying to get Landon back and is in hiding - that is why she is in the Well of Lost Plots.
Enjoy this book. It is science fiction but focuses on a many literary concepts such as the idea that there are no more original thoughts/plots and characters are just recycled versions of other characters so you can hire on multiple Heathcliffs, Merlins, and so on. It is delicious for any book lover.
Emily Gray, as mentioned above did a great job. I bring attention to this because I was critical of her performance in the previous Next Novel. She did not handle male characters well previously. She overcame this issue. Landon was a miniscule part of this book but there were many male characters and she did a fabulous job. If you are on the fence because the narration of the last book left you disappointed don't worry. I believe you will be pleasantly surprised.
"Fun and Adventure in Book World"
Like all the Thursday Next books, the Well of Lost Plots is filled with humor, absurdity , intelligence, literary puns and literary references that are profoundly entertaining to anyone who loves books, words, and reading. The social commentary disguised as humor is brilliant.
I highly recommend this and all the Thursday Next books.
Emily Gray brings a great deal of wit to her performance and gives life to a broad range of crazy characters. Her voice is lovely as well.
I think if you are a huge fan of the Thursday Next series, you'll like this book. While there is plenty of exposition to catch you up if you hadn't read the previous books, I can't imagine caring much about Thursday or this story if I hadn't just read the previous installment. There are plenty of literary and grammatical jokes for the book nerd, but I was a bit let down by the story itself. Just not as intrigueing as previous Fforde novels.
Emily Gray reads well and is a great voice for Thursday. Unfortunately there are a lot of characters and voices to keep up with in this book, and she doesn't always pull that off.
"Addicted to this series"
I appreciate how each book tackles a different element of this alternative universe. Fforde has a quirky and wonderful knack for creativity and humor. Thursday Next rocks.
"Listen again and again"
This is a story that is so fun to listen to that I've listened over 5 times. The reader' performance is enjoyable and engaging.
Favorite author: Alexander McCall Smith Favorite narrator: Gerard Doyle Favorite listen : Burton and Swinburne Trilogy
"even bookworld gets lost in bureaucracy"
I love this series because I love being immersed in bookworld and Thursdays life. I love the little nods to classic literature. It reminds me of sitting in the stacks in the library and getting "lost in a good book" It was about Thurdays early days in jurifiction and how she had to help struggling books so they don't get irradicated. and how she has to deal with a lot of red tape. it is cute.The only criticism I have on this particular one is that the plot came to resolution and then went into another little plot and then another,. Kind of like sometimes in the movies the movie ends but then they add-on more. It is not necessary because the book is a series so you can tell these stories in the next book. But then. maybe that was purposeful because it is after all A Well of Lost Plots.
"Should Have Stayed Lost"
Thursday novels are one of my likes. I missed this one, but found it with the new series feature. Thought it would be like the rest. It is (spoiler?) about plots that are in the library basement waiting to get written into novels. That is where this plot should have stayed as far as I am concerned. As much as I like Thursday it was a chore to keep listening. It gets high ratings, but I found it jumbled overall. Only made it one third in, and gave up. Earlier and later ones in the series are better.
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It was surely a thirsty Thursday for the Massachusetts men's basketball team. Its drink of choice? Sweet glasses of 3-pointers.
Points from beyond the arc were the true story on Thursday night as the Minutemen cruised to their third straight victory against New Jersey Institute of Technology, finishing the Highlanders, 79-58.
The game was evenly matched in the first half before UMass ignited from 3-point range with several shots to overshadow any attempts by NJIT. In the second half, the Minutemen relied on Chaz Williams, Terrell Vinson, Raphiael Putney and Javorn Farrell to finish out the game – all four scoring double digits, and Vinson earning a double-double.
As always, instead of me listing piles and piles of stats, check out the box score.
I wouldn't say it was a pretty game. After all, the Minutemen relied too heavily on the 3-point ball to score. Sometimes they took unnecessary shots, like when Freddie Riley chucked up a long-range shot which didn't even come close. Even after the game, UMass coach Derek Kellogg noted he didn't like how many 3s his team was taking throughout the contest.
But the game had its moments of magic for sure. Williams provided these moments in the second half when he sunk a 3-pointer, then bounced right back on defense to steal the ball and lay the ball off to a teammate for the score. Excellent work by Chaz.
Still, there were flashes of last season's team throughout the night. When Farrell dribbled sloppily across the court, and Sean Carter barely missed a rebound and found himself tripping around the paint, it instantly brought memories of last season back. Even in the opening minutes, it appeared like NJIT was going to put up a fight too – something that happened continuously throughout last season.
It's clear that the Minutemen are still working out the kinks as they try to develop a new offense and change the ways of recent pass. Fans can see that the team has a very powerful scoring ability when it shares the ball, but lacks severely with shot choice and keeping the game smooth and fluid. It's choppy waters right now.
But like with any ship on the sea, choppy waters might lead to a perfect storm. Are the Minutemen ready for this perfect storm? Is the team prepared to climb the ladder and return to the glory days of the past?
Like I said in my last post, everything will come to a head at Boston College on Monday. The Minutemen, just like last year, are undefeated heading into the contest with the Eagles. This will be the true testament as to how far the team has changed since last year.
Here's to the weekend.
Herb Scribner is a Daily Collegian Sports Editor. Follow him on Twitter @hscribner.


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Choosing unique bridal shower themes require just a bit of creative inspiration and should revolve around the personality of the bride. Some knowledge of the likes and dislikes as well as hobbies and interests of the bride-to-be would be important for matching her very unique personality with the perfect but unique bridal shower theme.
Make this portion of the bridal shower planning fun and compile a long list of probable themes, narrow the list down to a favorite three, then choose the one that has the most depth and the greatest scope for each element of the bridal shower. The chosen unique bridal shower theme should have enough room for development in the following areas: decorating, invitations, dress-codes, gifts, favors, games and menus. During the elimination process, bear in mind that the whole event will revolve around this theme and there should be enough activity to keep the bride and her guests entertained for the duration of the bridal shower party. Good bridal shower themes are all around and as long as the process above is followed then you'll know when you've thought of a winner.
The first thought on hearing the word unique would be to toss out all the popular run-of-the-mill themes like the kitchen shower, lingerie shower, around-the-clock shower, alphabet shower or the beach shower. These well known shower ideas could still be used but with some clever twisting, they could be re-vamped and re-named to produce unrecognizable bridal shower theme masterpieces.
If the bride is a television or movie buff, why not choose the name of her favorite movie, sitcom, soap, drama or comedy as the bridal shower theme like Drop Dead Diva (a good excuse for a spa or pampering bridal shower), Project Runway (for a bride that fancies fashion, dress designing or strutting on the cat walk), the Bold and the Beautiful (for the wife-to-be who would be entertaining and in the spotlight) and Ace of Cakes (spin off of a baking themed bridal shower). For a general theme based on the film industry the following names could be given, Hollywood bridal shower, Night at the Movies bridal shower and Celebrity and Soap Opera bridal shower.
For the YouTube enthusiast or the bride who adores the hype surrounding the music and recording industry, a music themed bridal shower would be a real treat. There is plenty of scope here to focus on one genre of music, on one particular artist's music or a mix of different singers. The dress-code would fit the music genre or could be like the guest's favorite singer. What would a music bridal shower be without music playing in the background and a Karaoke machine for the guests to sing by request all the pre-selected songs? A valuable keepsake for the bride would be a live recording by the guests of her favorite tune. This bridal shower theme may become a little noisy, so the bridal shower venue chosen should be appropriate.
How about a famous women bridal shower theme? This theme would work well for all ages of the women attending a ladies only bridal shower, from the great-granny to the teenager in the group, each guest would be able to emulate a woman who they think is famous and inspirational. The decorations for this theme could be based on the bride's color scheme or a reflection of the famous lady that the bride would be portraying. Bridal shower gifts or gift cards could be based on any of the famous women's known favorite items like makeup, wine, shoes, perfume, a lingerie line, useful gadget, recipe, restaurant, movie, coffee or even department store.
When choosing a unique bridal shower theme, there is no limit to the ideas that can be created. Take old ideas, mix and match parts of other bridal shower ideas which are interesting and create a whole new shower party idea that the bride-to-be would always remember with a smile and her guests would speak fondly of, for a long time afterwards.


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On his way to the Jefferson Parish School Board meeting in Kenner on Wednesday, board member Ray St. Pierre witnessed something he hopes never to see again.
It was about 12:45 p.m., and St. Pierre, whose district includes Westwego and Marrero, was crossing the Crescent City Connection when he saw a woman jump off the bridge.
St. Pierre shared the experience with fellow board members and the audience and asked for a moment of silence.
"It was pretty traumatic," he said. "And I know it will be pretty traumatic for her family. Let's have a moment of silence for that family and that person."
Harbor Police confirmed that a woman jumped from the bridge and that a suicide note was found in her vehicle. The Coast Guard said the woman's body was spotted motionless on the surface of the water before sinking.


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ROXBURY — A State Police trooper hopped into a moving car and put it in park, ending a miles-long chase with a disoriented driver, Sgt. Adam Grossman said.
"It was a great job by these troopers," Grossman said. "You've got a busy interstate. They were able to bring this to a safe conclusion."
Trooper Michael Butler of the Hope barracks spotted a black Pontiac slowly weaving between the two right lanes and shoulder of Route 80 east around 9:17 p.m., the sergeant said.
Butler tried pulling it over at milepost 23, but it kept driving at a slow speed, according to Grossman.
So Butler and Trooper Jin Shin continued to follow the vehicle while troopers blocked the approach of other vehicles on the highway, attempting to minimize the chance of a crash, Grossman said.
Eventually, the Pontiac got off exit 30 in Mount Arlington went onto Howard Boulevard before making a right onto Mount Arlington Road, the sergeant said. The car then started driving on the left side of the road before nailing a mailbox and driving over a curb, according to Grossman.
Butler was able to position his patrol car in front of the Pontiac, cutting it off from Route 46 west, where it appeared to be heading, Grossman said.
The Pontiac slowed enough, but not completely, to where Butler was able to hop inside and put it in park, Grossman said. The driver — George Cramsey, of Allentown, Pa. — appeared confused and extremely disoriented, Grossman said.
The car's windshield was cracked and its front left tire was flat, the sergeant said.
Emergency medical services from Roxbury and St. Clare's Hospital examined Cramsey, who appeared to have suffered some sort of medical condition, before transporting him to St. Clare's in Denville, Grossman said.
Grossman said he didn't have information pertaining to the man's current condition. No charges were filed.


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REIMS, France – Alessandro Petacchi of Italy won the fourth stage of the Tour de France in a mass sprint Wednesday, with Lance Armstrong and other contenders for the overall title finishing safely in the pack.
The Lampre rider collected his second stage win this Tour in the 95.4-mile ride from Cambrai to the champagne capital Reims – a mostly flat trek that was tailor-made for sprinters.
Petacchi, who is competing in his first Tour since 2005, veered wide left to get a jump on three lead riders – including Thor Hushovd of Norway and Britain's Mark Cavendish – with about 400 meters left.
By the end, Petacchi had dusted them and edged Julian Dean of New Zealand in second and Edval Boasson Hagen of Norway in third. The pack was given same time as Petacchi: 3 hours, 34 minutes, 55 seconds.
Armstrong crossed 36th, defending champion Alberto Contador was 32nd and last year's runner-up Andy Schleck placed 58th.
"I'm really happy ... I had nothing to lose, and I wanted to try my chances," said Petacchi, who won four stages in the 2004 Tour. "At this stage in my career, winning two Tour stages is really important."
The Italian veteran schooled Cavendish, who had a lead-out man with him. The Briton, who won six Tour stages last year, hurled his bike in frustration after the stage.
"I don't think he has anything to learn from me," the 36-year-old Petacchi said. "He won six (stages) last year."
Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland retained the yellow jersey, having recovered it during Tuesday's ride over cobblestones – where Armstrong punctured tire and lost precious time.
The other top standings didn't change.
Among the overall contenders, two-time Tour runner-up Cadel Evans was third, 39 seconds back, Schleck was sixth, 1:09 back, Contador ninth, 1:40 back, and Armstrong 18th, 2:30 behind.
Armstrong was happy to get out of Wednesday's relatively short stage without mishap after being one of the dozens of riders to crash during a rainy second stage and the flat in Stage 3.
"I didn't want to have a third day in a row of bad luck," he said. "(It's) nice that everybody stayed up."
So how does he handle bad luck?
"You just deal with it, make it happen," he said, before cutting his comments short while being heckled by a nearby fan. "There's always crashes, days like yesterday are so extreme there's nothing you can do."
Before the stage, coming out of the team bus to a huge ovation from fans, Armstrong said he would need to be "opportunistic" in his bid to make up ground in the race, which ends July 25 in Paris.
The next big challenges loom in the Alps, starting with Sunday's eighth stage 8.
Alessandro Petacchi wins fourth stage of Tour de France
REIMS, France – Alessandro Petacchi of Italy won the fourth stage of the Tour de France in a mass sprint Wednesday, with Lance Armstrong and other contenders for the overall title finishing safely in the pack.


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I'm back at the internet cafe!
It's about a 30 minute walk to get here from home, and these past few days I've been laying low at the house due to the fact that I contracted a cold virus, most likely from one of the kids I work with or that the other volunteers work with. I awoke Wednesday morning with a horrible sore throat and the sniffles, stayed home in bed to rest, took it easy the next couple days, and am feeling better today -- tons! I did go to the school on Thursday and today, but with many trips to the bathroom to blow my nose. Thankfully I think I "broke" the cold last night as I awoke drenched in sweat during the night and feel a ton better now. But I haven't made it to town to check the internet, that's why I haven't written.
Let's see, let's see, so much to report, so much that I've thought about, written about (in my journals), contemplated, and experienced, even with the slowed-down pace of the past couple days. I'll try to summarize. (I haven't even checked email or comments yet to see what folks think about my latest updates!)
For starters, some may wonder who I'm able to afford all these excursions. I am very pleased to report that for one, prices are generally less expensive for goods here, and for another, the exchange rate is very favorable for a dollar to a rand. For example, I pay 5 rand a day to get to my project, which is about $0.60. I can get a whole fresh hake fish for 35 rand (about $5 -- more to come in the food section of this entry), a gorgeous handmade African dress for 80 rand (about $12) and a loaf of freshly-baked bread from a bakery across from the school for 7 rand (about a $1). Therefore expenses are low, allowing me to take park in higher priced (but still reasonable, considering) activities such as the shark dive that requires hiring a driver/tour guide. This coming weekend (leaving bright and early tomorrow a.m.) I'm going ON A SAFARI!!!! I'm SO excited as this is something I REALLY, REALLY wanted to do but didn't think I could afford -- the entire weekend, including transport, food, accommodations, and two trips out into the bush to view the Big 5, is costing me 2300 rand, which is about $300. But when I looked at booking a safari from home, the numbers were reaching into the THOUSANDS (dollars). So this is a very exciting experience for me!!!!
Speaking of wildlife, I saw a few Southern Right Whales in the harbour the other day (rare but common to the area this time of year as they are birthing) and a baby shark very close-in! I also saw a bunch of baboons -- one male with his harem of lady baboons and their babies. Very exciting!
Ok, so the food. Many of you know that I love to cook and can do so pretty well, if I do say so myself. <
One night I tried my hand at a traditional Cape Malay African Curry and fed many bellies. Another evening fajitas were served for a fellow volunteer's birthday, and tonight fresh hake is on the menu yet again. I repeat, I am thoroughly enjoying this, and plan on taking home some of the various Cape spices I have been introduced to since living here.
I have been here for two weeks, and all I can say is that this experience is truly amazing. The people I've met, the beauty and diversity of this country, the spirit of its people, the progress of my children, the wildlife, the beaches, the sunshine -- it's almost too much! I am exceedingly thankful that I have at least another two weeks to enjoy myself here in South Africa.
I am going to post this now and check some emails. More to come, if not today, after the safari!


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London, England:
Population: 8.2 million
620 Square Miles
4 Level 1 Trauma Centers
8 "Heart Attack Centers"
I was given the honor of previewing FRNtv's Code STEMI: London before it's premiere, which is THIS THURSDAY at 1830 EST. Ted Setla has yet again produced a very informative, educational, and outstanding program.
In this episode, host Tom Bouthillet talks with medics, doctors, and even survivors of STEMIs to bring a very informative program.
We learn that England's capital, that has up 250+ ambulances running depending on system status, has increased their arrest survival from 3.1% to 37%.
This VERY informative and educational series premiers it's newest episode on Thursday, 7 Mar 12, at 1830 EST at codestemi.tv
Don't miss out on this OUTSTANDING series.


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By the first weekend in November, we'll know who the Section III champions in field hockey will be. But they sure haven't waited to unleash the nasty weather.
There might be snow on some places in the ground tomorrow when the playoffs start on Wednesday afternoon. In all, 22 teams are around in the four classes, heading toward championship games at Chittenango on Nov. 2.
Liverpool came oh-so-close to a perfect regular season, 15 in a row before Marathon arrived from the Section IV ranks and knocked off the Warriors 3-2. That meant absolutely nothing to the Warriors' top seed in Class A, though.
Fayetteville-Manlius and Rome Free Academy, who played a week ago and tied, must settle their differences Thursday night to see who gets Liverpool in Saturday's semifinal doubleheader at Homer. Meanwhile, Cicero-North Sryacuse and Baldwinsville meet in the other semifinal, and the Bees finished hot, so the Northstars can't look past this chapter by any means.
Class B is just a four-team entry, so they're going straight into the semifinals Saturday at Sauqouit Valley. Defending champion Camden isn't sneaking up this time, unlike 2007, when it rode a low seed all the way to the state semifinals. The 15-2 Blue Devils meet New Hartford in one semifinal at 5 p.m., right after 14-3-1 VVS confronts 11-3 in the first semifinal.
Class C should be a fierce tournament. By going 13-3-2, long-time power Mount Markham sneaked into the top seed, bound for a 9 a.m. semifinal Saturday at Sauquoit against Sherburne-Earlville or Canastota. On the surface, it sure seems like the easier path to the finals.
Meanwhile, defending champion Cazenovia, despite its regular-season OHSL title, has the no. 3 seed and must knock off Herkimer on a frigid Wednesday to get a shot at a very dangerous Holland Patent team in the semifinals. The Lakers and Golden Knights have engaged in some classics in years past.
Seven teams start in Class D, with Monica Tooley's Mounties from Little Falls enjoying the top seed and a bye directly to the semifinals. Little Falls will meet either Hamilton or Port Byron. Another traditional power, Morrisville-Eaton, works from the no. 3 seed after a 9-6-3 regular season and meets Cooperstown in the first round. New York Mills has the no. 2 seed and meets Weedsport.
The Class D and C finals are both Oct. 29 at Homer, setting up a C/D title game Nov. 2 at Chittenango at 4 p.m., after the A game and before the B title gets settled. Time to bundle up and see what happens.


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Player of the Week
Name: Mike Kane.
School: Saucon Valley High School.
Class: Sophomore.
Position: Forward/center.
Statistics: The 6-foot-3 Kane had a big week for Saucon Valley, which enjoyed a 3-1 week. He started the stretch with 20 points in a 52-51 upset of Bangor last Thursday, he had 14 in a 58-52 loss to Quakertown on Saturday, tossed in 15 Monday in a 76-57 win over Palmerton and checked in with nine Tuesday in a 47-36 victory over Pen Argyl. For the season, Kane is averaging 14.7 points per game.
Honorable mention: Sr. G Justin Lenzer, Bethlehem Catholic; Jr. G Hassan Greenfield, Easton; Sr. G Keith Mosher, Saucon Valley; Jr. C Phil Pierfly, Wilson; Sr. G Anthony Holmes, Pius X; Jr. G Josh Christ, Delaware Valley; So. F Anthony Veneziano, Warren Hills.


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AUBURN, Alabama -- By virtue of the schedule, an Auburn basketball team on a four-game winning streak gets to open the SEC slate against an Ole Miss team playing without the services of suspended scorer Marshall Henderson.
But Auburn isn't about to take the Rebels lightly.
Not with Jarvis Summers still in play. Summers, who is averaging 17.8 points per game, has Auburn's full and undivided attention as the Tigers get ready to open SEC play on the road at 6 p.m. tonight in Oxford.
Auburn has its own pair of great scorers.
KT Harrell is averaging 19.4 points per game, and Chris Denson has averaged 19 points, playing off of each other well.
Now that the Tigers are in SEC play, though, the focus turns to stopping teams defensively, and Summers presents the toughest test for a Henderson-less Ole Miss
"Jarvis Summers is that type of talent for that Ole Miss team," Auburn coach Tony Barbee said. "He is one of the elite guards in our league, if not the country, and he has the ability, just like Henderson does, to go get 30 or 40 points if he needs to."
Summers, the Rebels' point guard and one of the best ball-handlers in the SEC, has become Ole Miss' best player, Rebels coach Andy Kennedy told the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
What makes Summers so difficult to defend is his efficiency. Henderson has always been a volume shooter; Summers is making 55.2 percent of his shots and an incredible 54.5 percent of his 3-point shots.
In addition, he's got the kind of ball-handling skills that have given the Tigers problems at times this season.
"His driving game, he is crafty with the ball and you don't know what he is going to do with it," Denson said. "He has a quick crossover."
Denson, who will match up against Summers on some possessions, tried to take responsibility for stopping the Rebels' guard tonight.
In reality, trying to make Summers work a little harder for his points will have to be a total team effort.
"When you have players, even though (Marshall) Henderson isn't playing in the game, you have players as talented as Henderson or Jarvis Summers, just like KT (Harrell) and Chris (Denson) for us, it's not just one individual that can guard those guys, it has to be a team approach," Barbee said.
For an Auburn team trying to erase the memory of losing 16 of its final 17 SEC games, tonight's game against Ole Miss represents an opportunity.
An opportunity to keep its recent momentum rolling.
"We haven't had many road opportunities this year and the ones we have had on the road we haven't been too successful at," Barbee said. "Here is an opportunity to move past that and erase that memory."


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Hearing allows you to be involved with the world around you. As a young child, you learned to speak by listening to and imitating the voices of others. Babies who are deaf have a hard time learning to speak clearly. You have learned most of what you know by listening to parents, teachers, television and radio. Music, the sounds of nature and the voices of loved ones can bring you pleasure; sirens and alarms can warn you about danger, even when you are asleep.
The human ear is divided into 3 parts -- the external, middle and inner ear. The inner ear is located inside the skull. It is the most complex part of the ear. The soft tissue of the inner ear is made of different types of cells and nerves, all arranged in a pattern on a thin sheet of tissue. Large tubes filled with fluid surround the soft tissue of the inner ear. Hearing loss occurs when the inner ear is damaged.
Aging, some drugs, head injuries and too much noise can all cause lasting damage to hearing. This handout discusses the most common type of permanent hearing loss -- the loss that results from too much noise.
Frequent exposure to loud or moderately loud noise over a long period of time can damage the soft tissue of the inner ear. Cells and nerves in the inner ear are destroyed by continuous or repeated exposure to loud sounds. If enough cells and nerves are destroyed, hearing is permanently damaged.
Whether noise harms your hearing depends on the loudness, the pitch and the length of time you are exposed to the noise. The loudness of a sound (measured in decibels, or dB) and the length of exposure are related. The louder the sound, the shorter the exposure can be before damage occurs. For example, 8 hours of exposure to 85-dB noise on a daily basis can begin to damage a person's ears over time. Using power tools (at about 100 dB), listening to loud stereo headsets (at about 110 dB), attending a rock concert (at about l20 dB) or hearing a gunshot (at 140 to 170 dB) may damage the hearing of some people after only a few times.
One reason people fail to notice the danger of noise is that too much exposure to noise causes few symptoms. Hearing loss is rarely painful. The symptoms are usually vague feelings of pressure or fullness in the ears, speech that seems to be muffled or far away, and a ringing sound in the ears that you notice when you are in quiet places. These symptoms may go away minutes, hours or days after the exposure to noise ends.
People assume that if the symptoms go away, their ears have "bounced back" to normal. This is not really true. Even if there are no more symptoms, some of the cells in the inner ear may have been destroyed by the noise. Your hearing returns to normal if enough healthy cells are left in your inner ear. But you will develop a lasting hearing loss if the noise exposure is repeated and more cells are destroyed.
The first sign of a noise-induced hearing loss is not hearing high-pitched sounds, like the singing of birds, or not understanding speech when in a crowd or an area with a lot of background noise. If the damage goes on, hearing declines further, and lower pitched sounds become hard to understand.
The following signs should be a red flag that the noise around you is too loud:
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This month the current drug crisis is ''bath salts,'' semi-legal synthetic stimulants that can cause agitation, paranoia, and psychosis when taken at a high dosage. Last month it was ''spice.'' What will it be next month?
We're chasing the dragon's tail. When will we admit our current drug policies are a total failure and waste of taxpayer money? How many more people have to die?
At a minimum, we need a presidential or congressional drug policy commission, staffed by harm reduction practitioners and law enforcement personnel who oppose our policies and prohibitions (often retired police officials), whose mission is to completely revise our current approaches of drug prohibitions and criminality.
We have allies in this. Many countries, from Portugal to most Latin American nations, want to end drug policies that have been known as the War on Drugs. They have realized that ''war,'' which has all the traumas known to humans, is a horrible public health metaphor and it's not a war on drugs, it's a war on people, particularly poor people of color.
The only presidential team advocating ending the war on drugs is two-term New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson and retired California Superior Court judge Jim Gray.
They are running on the Libertarian Party ticket. This time, we have a very viable third party choice.
Gene Tinelli, M.D.
America's war on drugs really a war on people
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