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You still around? Waltdeckhouse here. Just checking in to see how things are going. I am about to start a big renovation thing at home (well big by my standards) and will undoubtedly need your wisdom!
****ie, clear your PMs, your box if full and won't accept new messages.
****ie, you have been invited to join a social group- Galactically Stupid I tried to PM you but you're not set up to receive PMs.
Hope you can help. I want to relaminate my countertop,do I do the same as when I built or do I need to prepare the old somehow? Thanks
****ie, I think that has something to do with the spam filter TOH added a while back. It seems to trap for certain words or unknown links. The first time I posted with a link to Van Dyke restorers I got the same message. I think it was because of the word Dyke in the link.
Hi ****hiller....
You may want to check out the plumbing thread. There is a question there about replacing a pressure tank. I plagiarized a description you once gave someone on how to re-charge a pressure tank, suggesting they try this before going for the replacement. I had copied your explanation to my hard drive at the time since I figured I would need it at some point in the future for our pressure tank. Luckily our tank is still performing and I haven't had to use it myself yet, but thanks for the info.
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Memorial hikes in 2013 slated
Few events about West Virginia's statehood and history will be more meaningful than the four memorial hikes at Droop Mountain Battlefield planned in 2013.
The hikes, scheduled for this Saturday as well as July 20, Aug. 31 and Nov. 5-6, will be sponsored by Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park in cooperation with the Pocahontas County Tourism Commission's Appalachian Enrichment Series.
"It's an honor to share the history that Droop Mountain represents in the formation of our state with verbal accounts as well as physical exertion," said Mike Smith, park superintendent. "At various points along the way, short readings of official reports, letters and diaries pertinent to that particular march will help relate the modern view to its historical context."
Smith, an avid historian, has planned and will conduct the four memorial hikes to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Nov. 6, 1863, Battle of Droop Mountain. A Confederate army route and three Union army routes used by troops gathering for West Virginia's last significant Civil War battle are charted. For safety and logistical reasons, participation will be limited and preregistration is required.
"Any person with an interest in history or just desiring some good exercise is encouraged to register and to take part," Smith said. "Descendants of soldiers who fought at Droop Mountain are especially encouraged to participate, walk over the same ground as their Civil War ancestors, and share any stories they may have."
Re-enactors with authentic period clothing are welcome to give a military air to the excursions, but period dress is not required of other participants. All hikes will begin at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park and participants will carpool or be shuttled to the hike start points.
These four unique excursions are intended as memorial hikes, not races, and all participants are expected to remain in a single group throughout the hike. A registration form is online at www.droopmountainbattlefield.com, "Events." Preregistration is required. Registration has passed for the first hike, set for Saturday.
Registrants should be in good physical condition. Registrants will be added to each list until the limit is reached. Additional registrants will be maintained as alternates in the event of cancellations.
July 20
2nd and 3rd West Virginia Mounted Infantry Memorial Hike
Hike No. 2 will be the 2nd and 3rd West Virginia Mounted Infantry Memorial Hike with a starting point near Hillsboro. This is a 4-mile hike through some fields, but mostly privately owned woodland. The route is all uphill along a narrow ravine, at times very steep, with 800 feet of elevation change. It will involve negotiating a few large boulders, fallen trees and branches.
No support vehicle will be provided; snacks, drinks, and personal items will have to be carried by hikers. Restrooms are available at the park at end of hike; otherwise, relief relies on 1800s protocol. This will be a moderate to difficult hike and is expected to take three to four hours. It will be limited to 25 participants in good condition. Preregistration is required by calling 304-653-4254. Assembly will be at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park office 8 a.m. sharp.
Aug. 31
8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry Memorial Hike
Hike No. 3 is the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry Memorial Hike and the start point is near Hillsboro. This is a 3-mile hike through some fields, but mostly privately owned woodland, partly on old log roads. Some sections are extremely steep, possibly requiring use of hands or trekking pole. The route is all uphill and fairly steep overall, with 800 feet of elevation change.
No support vehicle will be provided; snacks, drinks, and personal items will have to be carried by hikers. Restrooms are available at park at the end of hike, otherwise relief relies on 1800s protocol. This will be a moderate to difficult hike and is expected to take three to four hours. It will be limited to 35 participants and preregistration is required. Assembly will be at the park office 7 a.m.; an early start is necessary so participants can be back to park for other re-enactment activities in the afternoon. More information is available by calling 304-653-4254.
Nov. 5-6
Echols' Brigade, Confederate Army of Southwestern Virginia Memorial Hike
Hike No. 4 is the Echols' Brigade, Confederate Army of Southwestern Virginia Memorial Hike with a starting point near Lewisburg. This will be a 27-mile hike along U.S. 219, mostly at night, with 1,000 feet of elevation change and moderate grades. The hike will begin in the afternoon, with a two-hour break from midnight to 2 a.m., then continue through the night to arrive at the park near dawn, as did the Confederate army of Gen. John Echols prior to the battle at Droop Mountain.
A support vehicle with food, first aid supplies, and a porta-john will be provided. Should anyone become physically or mentally exhausted, the support vehicle will be available to allow those participants to take a rest or stop entirely if they need to do so. This will be an extremely rigorous hike, mostly at night, along a public road on a weekday in November when the weather could easily be quite miserable. It is not intended for the faint of heart. Registrants are requested to obtain a doctor's statement that they are physically fit for a 30-mile trek. After arrival at Droop Mountain Battlefield, a second extended rest period is scheduled, to be followed by a public dedication of a monument and reading of names (of battle casualties) in the early afternoon. Because much of Hike No. 4 will be at night and along a major highway, reflective arm bands (provided by the park) will be worn by all participants. Other safety measures also may be required. More information is available by calling 304-653-4254


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As if China's government hasn't had enough trouble maintaining its control of information in the face of rapid economic growth and global integration, it now has to contend with the likes of "Tiger Temple" and "Zola." These are the Internet pseudonyms of two bloggers who began in 2004 and 2007, respectively, to document and report all the bad news—crime, corruption, economic inequality—that the government doesn't see fit to print or broadcast. High Tech, Low Life is the gripping story of how these two men, independently and for different reasons—and using common tools of the Internet age—turned themselves into one-man news stations while skirting government censorship and dodging arrest. They are models for what may be China's most dangerous advocate of free speech: the citizen reporter.
In the face of such grassroots journalism, the government has deployed the so-called "Great Firewall," its Internet censorship system. But Tiger Temple and Zola's success in getting the news out, armed with nothing more sophisticated than laptops, cellphones and digital cameras—not to mention bicycles—seems to mock the system.
Zola got his start when a family in a neighboring province was resisting unlawful eviction by city developers. Curious, he closed his vegetable stand and went to see for himself. After posting reports on his blog, he was amazed to receive thousands of hits—and soon after, requests to report on alleged injustices elsewhere. This unexpected turn jumpstarted his ambition to achieve fame as a roving citizen reporter. In the face of fierce opposition from his parents, who wanted him to stick with the vegetable business, Zola began traveling the country, playing a cat-and-mouse game with government censors and security forces. The game goes on, Zola explains, because "nobody knows what principles govern the Great Firewall's censorship."
In Beijing, 1,200 miles and a generation away from Zola—and three years before Zola began his reporting—the older Tiger Temple was frustrated when his candid murder photographs were censored from China's news reports. He posted them on his blog—and they weren't immediately taken down because, he ventures, "blogs were still a new thing." Emboldened and increasingly angered by the state media's whitewashing of news and echoing of propaganda focused on maintaining social stability, he committed himself to reporting untold stories. He took to the roads on a bicycle equipped for digital recording and Internet uploads, a striking image of the old China joined with the new.
Like Zola, Tiger Temple has gained notoriety and receives many bids for his attention and, like Zola, he tries to work just short of provoking his own arrest. However, he is more rooted in a sense of history and contemporary politics than Zola is. When they meet at a bloggers' conference, Zola tells the older man, "Some people are passionate about their country. Young people like me just want to have fun." Tiger Temple admits his generation cares "about the country, about the world. . . . We're addicted to political issues."


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Roberta Schaeffer
Class Year:1938
Outstanding Alumni Award Winner 1983
Roberta Schaeffer worked alongside her husband Everett – the medical director and chief of staff at Red Bird Mission Hospital in Beverly, Ky. – as a missionary and served as editor of the mission newsletter, The Cardinal. In 1980, she wrote the book titled The Story of Red Bird Mission. She has participated in United Methodist Women, and the Woman's Club, where she served as president for three years, and is a volunteer at the Madison County Pregnancy Health Center. In 2003, she wrote a second book, Bedside Manor: One Doctor's Family, as a sequel to her earlier book.
After his retirement from Red Bird in 1984, Everett became a volunteer at Berea Hospital and a chaplain with the board of trustees of Body Recall, Inc. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Kentucky Medical Association, Madison County Medical Association, the Christian Medical and Dental Association and Family Practice Medical Society. Schaeffer has been recognized by the board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church for his mission work and medical practice and as chief of staff of Red Bird Mission Hospital. He was awarded the Heroes, Saints and Legends plaque in 1999 and honored with the naming of the medical clinic building of Red Bird Mission Hospital as the E.W. Schaeffer Medical Clinic.


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#187353 - 10/18/09 02:57 AM It's a strange world
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Just something strange I thought I'd share.
#187356 - 10/18/09 07:33 AM Re: It's a strange world [Re: Zed]
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way weird!_________________________
formerly known as etaoin...
#187358 - 10/18/09 04:05 PM Re: It's a strange world [Re: Zed]
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I just got this one from a connection. It's more understandable than these superior ant mechanisms. The movement made me directly think of this one:
Ants amazing and people crazy. I admire them both.
#187360 - 10/18/09 06:58 PM Re: It's a strange world [Re: BranShea]
old hand
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Posts: 876
Loc: western NY
I've seen this type of act, with a wall about half as high, in person at our local rinky-dink amusement park. I'm telling you, even at the lowest end of the professional whatever-you-call-them scale, they were impressive. I was entranced, and couldn't leave until they were done! It looked like so much fun, and I wished I could do it...like flying... :0)
#187369 - 10/19/09 03:31 AM Re: It's a strange world [Re: twosleepy]
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I love this kind of stuff. The kind that looks fun and impossible at the same time.
#187372 - 10/19/09 06:03 AM Re: It's a strange world [Re: twosleepy]
Carpal Tunnel
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Me too. But like with all arts one does not master, it looks so easy but you know it ain't.
#211260 - 06/01/13 09:24 AM Re: It's a strange world [Re: Zed]
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Me as well.Yes,It looks so easy but practically difficult._________________________
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I'd be impressed if they landed on their feet.
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Body discovered near Madison trail
Autopsy has been scheduled
Published On: Dec 31 2012 10:56:51 AM CST Updated On: Dec 31 2012 08:49:32 PM CST
Madison police said the man whose body was found near a bike path on the city's west side apparently committed suicide.
An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
Police said they were called to Speedway Road near Forest Hill Cemetery after 9 a.m. Monday when a person walking their dog discovered the body.
Police said the man has not yet been identified. He is believed to be in his 20s to 30s.
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By Rob Scanlon - Newcastle United Video Reporter
Christmas came early for several hundred lucky Magpies as they were randomly selected to attend the Junior Magpies' Christmas party after applying through nufc.co.uk.
As well as a whole host of fun, games and activities - including airbrush tattoos, which proved hugely popular, two inflatables for children to shoot the ball through holes, FIFA 13 on Xbox, a Match Attax Competition area and a dance competition on the dance floor plus appearances from Monty and Maggie - there was also food and drink.
And then, the best moment of all: the youngsters gathered on the dance floor where they were asked to lie down and close their eyes. Then, to the Local Hero theme, the ten players including Hatem Ben Arfa, Sammy Ameobi, Papiss Cisse and Demba Ba came out onto the stage to a huge welcome from the kids.
There was then a party game which the players joined in before the party finished with a signing session, with Alan Pardew also taking part.
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Roadkill Science and the Dangers of Biking in L.A.!
What is the grossest thing that can happen to you while you are biking? Give up? Being splattered by freshly killed roadkill juice that's what—did I mention it was a skunk?
This was my luck the other day as I was heading over to a picnic at the newly opened Echo Park Lake. Needless to say this trauma has caused me to extra vigilant and observant of roadkill of late. So much so, that I've even taken to participating in roadkill science—see it's not creepy to get up close and personal with roadkill—it's science!
Tuesday, on my day off, I drove around town looking for roadkill. I found two unfortunate animals who tried to cross the road (okay one of them was crossing a parking lot, but that makes for a terrible joke). I took pictures of them and submitted them to the California Roadkill Observation System (CROS). It was really easy, and I liked the...


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Poetry, Readings & Words Shared by BSC Students/Staff
Poetry readings shared from BSC students and staff. BSC Student Andre Flack's newly published book, Life, will be recognized by his personal readings; BSC instructor Lacy Watson will read from author W.E.B. Du Bois' writings; BSC alumna Susan Gore will present her works, and; BSC employee Louis Belt will also make a presentation. This event will be open to campus community for their personal readings. (Refreshments will be served.)
Location : Carl & Selba Boyd Conference Room - Conley Hall
Contact : Joan Buchanan 304.327.4186
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I LOVE bags. Love them. Adore them. They are marvelous. I just discovered Ashard Richley bags and I think I'm going to use some of my SaveMore credits to treat myself!! The only problem? Which to get? I am smitten with the ruffle bags!!
Check out this deal Madame Deals shared with me!! For $29 only receive $70 Worth of Handbags from Ashard Richley. Get a fashionable handbag that would add just the right touch to your outfit. Plus, you will also receive 40% off on jewelry when you redeem your voucher. Sign-up now at Save More and get $10 for signing up making all the deals $10 off. So, if you use your signing up bonus, you'll get this deal for just $19 .
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Marguerite Veh Lueptow
Class Year:1953
Outstanding Alumni Award Winner 1998
Marguerite Veh Lueptow was the executive secretary and director of Leuptow's Inc., a family-owned furniture and appliance store in Port Washington, Wisc., where she remained on the board of directors even after retirement. For 16 years she also owned and operated ShipMate Self-Service Laundry. She has been involved in numerous service organizations, including a stint as president of the Wisconsin Jayceettes. She has been included in Outstanding Young Women of America, has been named Outstanding Wisconsin Jayceette of the Year, and received the Sparkler Award from the Port Washington Jayceettes. She is also an active member in the United Methodist Church, having served as a lay delegate for the Wisconsin Conference and the administrative council chairperson for her church.


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|We are the US distributer of the Kunzmann brand of German made hand tools for ski and snowboard tuning tools. Fritz Kunzmann has been the source for edge and base finishing tools since 1960. Kunzmann Sport Products, Germany has spent their lifetime developing tools that make accurate and easy edge and base tunes possible. You won't find more inovative quality, performance or value from anyone.
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|Kunzmann has introduced to the industry the super precise and efficient Tungsten Carbide files. These files offer a new level of precision previously unobtainable in a hand tool! The new 3154 Pro Aluminum File Guide with HSX Steel file gives the tuner this precision cutting tool in an ergonomic carrier with a plush foam pad.
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Home List of Titles Integrity of nanostructured partially stabilized zirconia after plasma spray processing
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/41734
- Title
- Integrity of nanostructured partially stabilized zirconia after plasma spray processing
- Author(s)
- Lima, Rogerio S.; Kucuk, Ahmet; Berndt, C. C.
- Abstract
- Nanostructured partially stabilized zirconia powders with different particle size distributions were plasma sprayed under a range of thermal spray parameters. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were applied to analyze the nanostructured powder feedstocks and coatings. These results demonstrated that a feedstock with a broad particle size distribution maintained some of its nanostructure during spraying; whereas a feedstock with a narrow particle size distribution lost a major proportion of its nanostructure character. The apparent success in spraying nanostructured particles can be explained by employing the SEM and XRD analyses.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Materials Science and Engineering A, Vol. 313, no. 1-2 (Aug 2001), pp. 75-82
- Publication year
- 2001
- Keyword(s)
- Nanostructure; Nanostructured materials; Nanostructured powder feedstocks; Particle size analysis; Particle size distribution; Plasma spraying; Powder metals; Scanning electron microscopy; SEM; Thermal barrier coatings; Thermal spray; X-ray diffraction analysis; XRD; Zirconia; Zirconia-yttria; Zirconium oxide
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- Elsevier
- 0921-5093
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Junior Shreves
Junior Cordell Shreves, 84, of Beverly, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center following an extended illness.
He was born Sunday, July 8, 1928, in Mill Creek, a son of the late Fred and Bessie Ann Vanpelt Shreves.
On Dec. 24, 1954, in Elkins, he was married to the former Nellie Blanche Bright, who survives. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage.
Also surviving are three daughters, Marlene Landis of Beverly, Charlene Landis and husband, Robert, of Beverly, and Debbie Blake and husband, Donald, of Junior; six grandchildren, Michelle Hammonds, Melissa Smith, Brian Blake, Derrick Blake, Donnie Blake and Darin Blake; and eight great grandchildren, Trevor and Devon Hammonds, Kaila Channell, Kyleigh Smith, Destiney and Jarrett Blake, and Brianna and Cordell Blake. He was also survived by two special lifelong friends, Charlie Landis and Leonard Crites; family friend, Glenda Blake; caregiver Lisa Howell; and two sisters, Leona Winans and Frances Mosser.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were three brothers, Harold, Wilbur and Russell Shreves; and one sister Lucille Jordan.
Mr. Shreves attended the schools of Randolph County. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked in the lumber industry from age 13 through retirement at the age of 68. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, gardening and spending time with his family.
Visitation will be held at The Randolph Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Pastor Jon Tanner will officiate and interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens, where members of the HW Daniels Post 29, American Legion, the Tygart Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the West Virginia Honor Guard will conduct full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made in Junior's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011.
The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements for Junior Cordell Shreves.
Send online condolences to the family at, www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.


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Go to Macy's official website — Macy's department store, I mean. This is the week to finish my focus on gratitude by writing about media, pieces and parts of which I am grateful for, and one of those would be the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, begun in 1924.
If you go to their website and click on Parade History, it will show you some really cool film footage of previous years, as well as a rundown of the history of this annual event. I have had the privilege of seeing the parade, while I was stationed in New York, and honestly prefer the televised version.
It was not a cold Thanksgiving, and cold doesn't bother me anyway. It is, no doubt, something which one should do, if one is in New York on Thanksgiving, just as going to Rockefeller Center is a must during the Christmas season.
On television viewing, however, one doesn't have to fight the crowds and struggle to see over people who are taller than one's own 5-foot-8.
Be that as it may, there are great media events associated with this time of year for which I am grateful, and this parade is one of them. The football games which immediately follow are another.
We begin the season of Christmas specials, and if one can get past the absurd ones — the need to invent TV shows to go along with songs — we get to the true classics, or the new classics, like some of the Hallmark shows.
Music is an integral part of the gratitude I feel at this time of year, and though I refuse to tune in yet, Sirius XM has already begun to play seasonal music on a few channels, with a couple more to come. It is my quirk that I do not want to hear such until after Thanksgiving, but the music itself is a cause for gratitude.
Finally, there are the Christmas house lights. We have worked for a long time to build up a yard display that was worth looking at, and I am grateful that we have been able to do so. The tradition we have established is, they go up the weekend after Thanksgiving.


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If you can't find fresh ... I'm pretty sure I've seen frozen mangos (and all sorts of other fruits) in the freezer case.
If you can't find fresh ... I'm pretty sure I've seen frozen mangos (and all sorts of other fruits) in the freezer case.
DS1: bf 7/2006 -> 4/2009; multiple food allergies
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Yeah I second the frozen options, over canned (but we do canned pears here too ) I tend to shy away from the cried fruits due to their stickiness. Unless you brush their teeth right away my dentist says thats a big no-no for the little ones... (I tend to listen to him since he's my brother )
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back - My DS doesn't care for too many fruits... I've tried citrus but he spits it out and makes his "somthing stinks" face... he liked blueberries for a few days then quit... won't eat them now. Used to lvoe apples, not any more.. its like he just doesn't want ot eat them after a day or two - his all time favs are grapes and banana. he'll never turn those down... I got in too late on the fresh peach action - and he loved those... seemingly w/o waning intrest - but alas they're gone now. :mad
So I'd say as long as D is getting something, you're offering him plenty - I am almost sure of it.
plus - you could look into baked goods that require fruit - that way if he's not oo hot on the fruit frozen or somthing ,eh's still getting it through the baked item
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Dried fruits have a high sugar content without sugar being added- it's the same as ordinary fruit, then gets concentrated when the water goes when it's dried- so there's more per weight. Then, as dried fruits are quite sticky, the can cling, with their sugar, to little teeth. So although dried fruits are a lovely idea, they should be restricted for the sake of teeth.
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Can persimmons be eaten raw? Or do you cook them? For some reason I thought they were like figs.
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Like the die hard fans around the world that have watched B&B for a quarter of a century; I was in anticipation of how Ridge Forrester would exit the role Ronn Moss created, and what kind of impact it would have on me, us and all of you. Now I�m not going to say I wasn�t emotional, because I was beyond emotional yesterday during the final wedding scene of Bridge. I knew how passionate you all felt about Bridge and the love you had invested for so many years in them. I even thought Brad Bell did a wonderful job incorporating Tridge memories and flashbacks of all the previous weddings in that episode.
Finally it seemed like the B&B we all fell in love with was being honored properly and so many emotions flooded my body. I cried like a baby and even tweeted kudos to Brad Bell for that. Ronn watched it and felt emotional and as you know hung with you throughout the day on�Twitter and�Facebook with memories, trivia postings and our true feelings about what was going to be the end of an era. Trust me, Ronn is not pulling an Eric Braeden or playing games and making a decision like this one was not sudden, although it seemed that way. Many of you have asked if Brad Bell wrote the final scene that way before Ronn announced his departure, which Brad Bell confirmed he was prepared for in case Ronn decided not to renew his contract. Then when Brad announced so suddenly that he would recast Ridge, Ronn felt hurt and totally disrespected for the 25 years he had given to the B&B brand and it sort of made him feel even more solid about his decision. Respect for that much time given to anything deserves recognition and is more important in the end that sheer dollars and cents. A person needs to feel that in order to continue to be excited about their profession.
I think we all stand in agreement that today�s final Ridge moment left a sense of disappointment in us. We felt Ridge/Ronn deserved much much more for what he stood for all these years. We felt cheated and cheapened, and rather angry that he wasn�t given the proper send off after the legacy he created for B&B. The disappointment was felt just as strongly today, as the tears of joy were yesterday when we cried and gave kudos to the raw emotional wedding of Bridge. Today�s final Ridge scene was non existent. It was like he was not important anymore. The focus of the show is clearly centered on Brad�s vision of a younger audience. What I think he�s failed to recognize is that the veteran core four is the heart and soul of B&B, and without it there is nothing to care about.
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I have seen the term "wearing my baby" a few times on this forum. It seems to be a good idea. Can anyone please suggest a good and safe "nursing sling" for my DS?
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Butternut squash & sage risotto
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- 1kg butternut squash, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
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Before you make the risotto, heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Toss the squash in 1 tbsp oil together with the chopped sage. Scatter into a shallow roasting tin and roast for 30 mins until it is brown and soft.
While the squash is roasting, prepare the risotto. Bring the stock to the boil and keep on a low simmer. In a separate pan, melt half the butter over a medium heat. Stir in the onions and sweat gently for 8-10 mins until soft but not coloured, stirring occasionally. Stir the rice into the onions until completely coated in the butter, then stir continuously until the rice is shiny and the edges of the grain start to look transparent.
Pour in the wine and simmer until totally evaporated. Add the stock, a ladleful at a time and stirring the rice over a low heat for 25-30 mins, until the rice is cooked al dente (with a slightly firm, starchy bite in the middle). The risotto should be creamy and slightly soupy. When you draw a wooden spoon through it, there should be a wake that holds for a few moments but not longer.
At the same time, gently fry the whole sage leaves in a little olive oil until crisp, then set aside on kitchen paper. When the squash is cooked, mash half of it to a rough purée and leave half whole. When the risotto is just done, stir though the purée, then add the cheese and butter and leave to rest for a few mins. Serve the risotto scattered with the whole chunks of squash and the crisp sage leaves.
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Wonderful recipe. I used 3 packs of butternut squash and sweet potato pre-chopped mix from Lidl, added some green beans, which I softened in the stock whilst it was simmering on the hob, and then chopped into roughly 2cm-sized pieces, adding at the end. Love the recipe! Absolutely delicious and keeps well.
Thought this was a really easy to make recipe, perfect for when you're knackered. It is a little bland however, so I added chopped up bits of bacon like another reader suggested, as well as pepper. I took the leftovers to work the next day too and it reheated really well with the addition of a little more water, just a few splashes.
Love this recipe in our house. Made it a few times now. Last time I forgot to put sage in with the squash whilst it was roasting, so I just put it in the stock as it was simmering instead and it was fine. Usually add a handful of peas at the end for extra colour/sweetness.
I have never tried frying sage as a garnish at the end, so can't comment on that.
The best results we had with this was when using homemade stock that had a very mild chili heat to it.
Also makes great arancini (cheese filled risotto balls) with the left overs.
This is fab, big hit at home and have made it several times now, easy to half the recipe for two. I have tried it with the harlequin squash that has recently been available too and that as you would imagine came out great too. I added mushrooms and garlic to the onions the last time I made this which came out better than ever, which I will do again.
This was delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and my only comments are that it needs a bit of seasoning or maybe a touch of garlic which I will try next time. Also I didn't need all the stock, probably about a litre was enough. My very fussy two year old loved it tho, first time in months we have had an empty bowl!
Made this tonight it was absolutely scrumptious. Lots and lots of stirring so be prepared to devote your time undisturbed to stirring! I prepped my butternut with garlic olive oil and sprinkled dried sage. It was delish. Loafs of parses an and sprinkled rocket on top, served immediately with a glass of crisp white wine. Heavenly.
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A risotto is all about enjoying the texture and creaminess, so don't go for anything too heavy or overpowering, although that said squash and sage have very distinctive flavours so you need something relatively flavoursome to accompany it. For a white wine a Chardonnay or Viognier should fit the bill, or a Pinot Noir for a red wine that isn't too heavy. If you want a special wine for entertaining you could take the recipe into an off-licence and ask them to suggest wines within your price range. It is often tempting to stick with wines we know, but it is good to experiment with other grape varieties too.
I would be very interested to know what software was used to find the nutritional values for this recipe. I used Food in Focus2, an excellent piece of software used in Secondary schools (Food Technology) which uses the latest version of the McCance and Widdowson integrated dataset (2009) and I get quite different values for some key nutrients. My analysis shows 750kcals per portion rather than 609 kcals. The protein and carbs values were very similar, but fat was 38.7g rather than 24g! Fibre only 4.6 rather than 8g, and salt 2.6g rather than 0.95! Any ideas?
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Andrea Lofye serves as director of Federal Affairs.
Lofye has served as a congressional liaison with TxDOT since 2010. She has worked on a variety of TxDOT initiatives, such as the Tower 55 Multimodal Improvement Project's $34 million federal grant, the development of the first Texas Transportation Commission-approved Public Involvement Policy, and research projects related to Texas transportation funding and the costs of transportation construction delays. She also oversees the implementation of the surface transportation authorization legislation and leads a joint working group with the Federal Highway Administration related to the legislation's implementation by TxDOT.
Prior to joining TxDOT, Lofye served as the executive vice president/chief operating officer for Austin's Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority. She managed a staff of more than 1,500 employees and directed the operations, maintenance, safety and security activities for Capital Metro's bus, paratransit, freight rail and commuter rail services. Additionally, she oversaw Capital Metro's government relations strategy and initiatives. She also served the transportation authority as chief of staff and vice president of public affairs.
Lofye worked on Capitol Hill for several years and served seven members of the U.S. Congress, including the chairman of the U.S. Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, the Senate Banking Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. She also worked for the Minnesota State Legislature as an aide to two members of the Minnesota Senate, and is a veteran of several political campaigns at the local and national levels. Lofye earned a bachelor of arts degree at the University of Minnesota.
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pH Miracle Living "Dr." Robert O. Young is finally arrested, but will it stop him?
Being a cancer surgeon and researcher, naturally I tend to write about cancer a lot more than other areas of medicine and science. It's what I know best. Also, cancer is a very common area for unscientific practices to insinuate themselves, something that's been true for a very long time. The ideas don't change very rapidly, either. Drop a cancer quack from 2014 into 1979, and he would probably be right at home. Of course, part of the reason is because the "elder statesmen" of cancer quackery today were getting their starts in 1979. Still, the same ideas keep recurring even as far back as a century ago and even older, and if you broaden your criteria, these ideas exist on a continuum, either having descended directly from various ancient ideas such as vitalism, miasmas, or humoral theory or branched off somewhere along the way. Others branch off from the progress of science, taking a germ of a seemingly reasonable idea and turning it into quackery. It is the latter with which I plan on concerning myself today, the reason being that over the weekend I heard some truly awesome news. One of the most egregiously practicing non-physicians who claim to be able to cure cancer that I've ever encountered was arrested—yes, arrested!—and arraigned on criminal charges. I'm referring to "Dr. Alkaline" himself, he of the pH Miracle Living program and his Articles of Health blog, "Dr." Robert O. Young. Behold:
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Summer is time to enjoy the long sunny days, beautiful flowers and plants, and barbecues and swimming. But did you know that all of these can be a hazard to your cat?
Sunny days mean potential heatstroke and sunburn. No different than their owner, cats need shade and plenty of water to keep cool. If they're near a lot of sunlight, even if they're inside, make sure they have a place to get out of the sun because they can get sunburned and potentially skin cancer! If a cat gets overheated – indoors or outdoors – then they can end up in the ER with heat stroke.
Many plants – inside or outside – can be poisonous or an irritant to cats if ingested. It's best to not have any plants easy for them to chew on, and if you have a cat or kitten that does like a green leaf to chew on, then plant some wheatgrass in a low pot so they can enjoy healthy greens that are good for them! It'll also take care of their desire to chew on green, leafy plants. You can find a full list of poisonous plants to watch out for on the TICA site.
If your cat goes outdoors (which we don't recommend!) then be careful about barbecues with burning or smoldering charcoals, and swimming pools that the cat can fall into easily. It's good to know how to care for burns and a cat that is drowning in case your vet is closed or an emergency clinic is not close by.
Another hazard are insects: from biting fleas, to stinging ants and wasps/bees. Be prepared and ask your vet what is best to have on hand if your cat gets stung. Also be proactive with flea prevention: talk to your vet about recommended methods to control fleas on your cat and in your house. A safe method of controlling flea populations in your yard is to have nematodes sprayed by a professional organic lawn care service. Microscopic, nematodes are happy to munch away on fleas and their eggs, fire ants and aphids.


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A fourth grader from Ha'aheo Elementary School in Hilo is one of the 50 state winners in the 6th annual Doodle 4 Google competition.
The contest is open to students from kindergarten through the 12th grade in the U.S. They have the task of redesigning the Google logo inspired by the theme "My Best Day Ever..."
Alan Perreira's entry was one of the state winners selected from more than 130,000 students who submitted entries this year. His picture depicts places around the Big Island.
Perreira was honored Wednesday at a surprise assembly by two Google representatives from California. He hopes to someday become a scientist and part-time artist.
"I've always wanted to travel around Hawaii to see different places and nature, like Mauna Kea, Kona, Waimea, Hilo, turtles, King Kamehameha statute , and listen to local music. You only find red hibiscus in Hawaii -- that's what makes it special," said Perreira.
Perreira won a trip to New York City for him and his mother later this month along with three personalized t-shirts with his doodle, a 6-foot-by-8-foot foam board of his doodle under a 20-foot-long arch of 242 balloons in Google colors, t-shirts for each student and staff member at the school and stickers.
All 50 state winners will have their doodle displayed in a special exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York from May 22 through July 14.
Starting May 1, the public will be able to vote for their favorite doodle from the 50 state winners and help select five national finalists, one per grade group. Voting is open until May 10.
Click here to vote.
Google will then announce the five national finalists and one of them as the national winner on May 22 at an awards ceremony at its New York City office, which all 50 state winners will be invited to.
The winning student's doodle will be displayed on the Google homepage on May 23 and will receive a $30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology grant for his or her school.
This year's guest judges include ABC's Katie Couric, Brian Henson and Chris Sanders.


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Jail officials are considering creating a database of inmate tattoos that could be used to help investigators who are searching for unidentified suspects in area crimes.
Capt. W.F. McClelland told the Daytona Beach News-Journal that the database is in the early planning stages.
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McClelland said officials are consulting with county attorneys to set a policy. They're deciding on issues such as whether to catalog all of an inmate's tattoos or only the visible ones. And they're not sure whether to include photographs or simply a written description of the tattoos.
Once the procedures have been determined, officials say two jail lieutenants will be in charge of carrying out the plan. They'll be working with the Daytona Beach police, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and other local agencies.


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What Can I Do to Create a Healing Environment?
There is one simple guideline to follow in creating a healing environment: look for ways to reduce stress in the environment. This is based on research from the field of psychoneuroimmunology that shows how emotional stress impacts our bodies in multiple ways. It does this because our brain and our nervous, endocrine, and immune systems are constantly interacting. An impact on one system reverberates throughout the others.
What can I do in a healthcare setting?
Choose a private room if it is an option. Noise is a major contributor to stress and there is growing evidence that the infection rate is lower when patients are cared for in single rooms.
Here is a list of other suggestions that you can try:
Provide Distractions:
- Check if you can bring artwork, family photos, sacred objects, plants, stuffed animals, or other objects to the hospital room (and if so, ask the patient what they would like).
- Bring the patient's favorite music, as well as music he or she finds relaxing.
- If there is a VCR/DVD player in the room, bring a variety of videos to distract the patient. See also if you can also find videos specifically designed for relaxation, some with photos of nature and soothing music. (Many hospitals offer these, either on the TV system or to check out.)
- Ask if pets can visit (perhaps in an outdoor area if not in the room).
- Find out if there is a garden on the grounds and go there as often as you can, taking the patient when they are able.
- If it is nice outside, find out if you can open the windows in the room.
- Find out if the hospital has other facilities: exercise room, playrooms for children, entertainment options.
Eliminate Environmental Stressors:
- Consider supplying pleasant smells to the patient to reduce negative smells (disinfectant) that might contribute to anxiety and stress. See Aromatherapy for some suggestions of essential oils you could put on a cotton ball near the patient to not only block negative smells, but offer healing properties. For example, lavender can help some people sleep better.
- Bring ear plugs, white noise machine, or a small fan to block out noise.
- If the lighting is unpleasant, see if you can adjust it, or if there are any other portable options.
Work with the Staff:
- Ask for the daily schedule, so family support members can leave to take a break without missing important events.
- Insist on careful, professional care, but be kind and respectful to staff.
- Be involved in establishing the plan of care and check that the plan is carried out.
For more information on how you can be an advocate for a patient, see Navigating the Healthcare System.
Seek Out Complementary Therapies:
- Ask if complementary therapies are available, either from a staff specialist or a trained nurse on duty. Examples found at some hospitals are: massage, healing touch, Reiki, aromatherapy, music and other creative therapies, and acupuncture.
Optimize Nutrition for All:
- Find out what food options are available at the hospital. Are there alternative menu options? Are the meal times flexible?
- Find out where the family can eat on campus and if there are any food storage options.
Maintain a Loving Presence:
- Make sure you take care of yourself so you can be a calm, loving presence. Get breaks when you need them, and practice your favorite stress reduction technique. (See Mind-Body Therapies for some ideas and several guided meditation exercises that you can do.)
- Realize that optimism, hardiness, self-efficacy, and a sense of control are linked to good health and that they can be learned and practiced. Resolve to do so and to help the patient do the same.
- Be thoughtful and intentional in your interactions with the patient, visitors, and staff to help create a loving, healing space.
What can I do at work?
You probably have more control over your work environment than at the hospital, but there will still be restrictions. If you can paint the walls, great: choose a color that appeals to you. Consider: do you want the atmosphere to be calming or invigorating? Then consider which colors produce that effect in you. (Some studies show that red increases heart rate and is thought to be invigorating, while blue decreases heart rate and is thought to be calming.)
If you can choose the furniture, great. You can consider the color there, too. Often, even if you can't choose anything else, you can select your chair. If you have an ergonomics expert available, enlist help in choosing the most comfortable chair for you—otherwise do some research about the available chairs (often the web has good data).
If you can't choose your wall colors or furniture, don't worry, there are still things you can do.
- Bring nature into the space, with a landscape, plants.
- Bring photos and objects with special meaning to you. (But it is best to avoid religious and political symbols and statements in the workplace.)
- Take advantage of any natural light you have. Remove dark sides or window coverings. Add a variety of light sources#8212;perhaps a floor lamp.
- If you like the sound, add a water element.
- Consider getting a diffuser or vaporizer to disperse essential oils that you find appealing. For example, peppermint oil is thought to be invigorating.
Finally, consider setting a positive intention for your interactions in the space-that you will act according to your highest principles while in the office—and watch to see how it unfolds in the months after you do so.
What can I do at home?
You have the most control of your environment at home, of course, but even there you will encounter limitations-the needs and preferences of the other people in your house, the cost of making changes, the layout of the house itself.
One way to start is to choose a room or corner that you can make into a healing space. If you already have a favorite place that you can use, wonderful. If it has good natural light and a view of the outdoors, even better.
Then consider what activities you find most healing and adapt the space to them. Do you love to read? Move a comfortable chair and good light into the space. Do you meditate? Perhaps a water fountain would help you relax and focus. You might even find that your healing space is a workbench where you build or fix things, and organizing your tools and providing good light is what you need.
As with other spaces, consider your inner environment as well. Realize that optimism, hardiness, self-efficacy, and a sense of control are linked to good health and that they can be learned and practiced. Set a positive intention for your interactions in the space.


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A dangerous escapee from the Hawaii State Hospital was back in custody Monday night.
Police captured 28-year-old Alexander Aehegma at about 6:15 p.m. Monday, at Kokololio Beach Park in Laie. Kahuku police said several tips led them to Aehegma, who also called police to tell them exactly where he was. Police took him to the Kahuku police station for questioning.
The city prosecutor's office told KITV-4 Aehegma was committed to the Hawaii State Hospital on October 22, 2009. The court declared him insane and acquitted him of first degree robbery charges.
Prosecutors say Aehegma was accused of a robbery at the Waikiki Shell early last year, in which he threatened his victim with a knife.
Aehegma has been in custody ever since.
According to police, Aehegma was attending a group meeting at the State Hospital at about 8:20 p.m. Sunday, when he was allowed to go to the restroom. He never returned.
Police captured Aehegma in Laie less than 24-hours after he escaped. He faces felony escape charges.
Although police caught up Aehegma, another State Hospital escapee remains on the loose.
David True Seal, 30, escaped from the facility in broad daylight last December. He was charged with sexual assault and kidnapping on Maui, but was acquitted by reason of insanity.
Police launched a massive search for Seal in Kaneohe, but said heavy rain hampered the search and washed away his scent and any remaining evidence.
Seal has not been captured.
The State Health Department insists the State Hospital does have security guards and staff who are trained to implement security measures. It said the hospital does not have a shortage of staff.
The hospital is improving its security fencing around areas of the facility that house the most unstable patients.
The Health Department said the State Hospital is a hospital and not a correctional facility, so its staff is not allowed to use restrictive methods. The department also said it is the courts that decide where to send people like Aehegma and Seal.


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I was just pumping in my office and someone unlocked the door and started coming in. I have no idea who it was..... (and now i'm not sure who all has keys).
I am a college prof and I have my own private office. As soon as I heard the door i just started yelling "wait wait stop stop"
and I finally heard - Oh, I didnt see your sign.
Yes - my sign! I always put a sign on my door that says "Pumping, please come back in 15 minutes"
Should I just totally get over it? Should I talk to my department head? Should I be a little upset?
What should I do differently so this doesnt happen again??


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"I found Catholic Answers Live, and was engaged immediately. 'Hooked' is the right word. I was astounded at the things I had mis-learned. God bless you and I hope you never go off the air."
"Since He Himself has declared and said of the bread: This is My Body, who shall dare to doubt any more?"


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Well, I saw a yahoo answers page. Someone had asked a question about scoliosis and In a reply someone posted this link
I'm very glad I found you guys!
I found SSO after watching Kody's videos on YouTube. So glad I did!
Good work, Sparkles!
[SIZE="1"]37 years old, diagnosed with infantile idiopathic scoliosis at 6 months old with curves of 62(T) and 40(L) degrees. Casting and Milwaukee braces until surgery at 10 - ant release/pos fusion T1-T12, halo traction. Post op cast and then TLSO. Further surgery at 18 (ant release/pos fusion extended to L3 to include lumbar curve, costoplasty) and 25 (another costoplasty). Fusion extended to L4 at 33 (XLIF with 4 pedicle screws and two short rods). Pre-op curves: 76(T) and 70(L). Post-op curves: 45(T) and 35(L). Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome aged 34; scoliosis almost certainly due to this rather than being idiopathic.[/SIZE]
Google is how i found this.
I stumbled across the site while searching online for info on posterior fusion surgery. So glad I did!!! It's amazing to realize how many other folks are out there with similar issues and histories to mine.
Was googling for info....the same site seems to be popping up with ally concerns about whay I was facing. I starting going directly to the site quietly stalking the posts. I started reading the new posts everyday. Then I signed up. The other site that I was getting info from was robin paige blog since we were similar. I saw she was on and davedrummer from youtube. I then joined. Took me a day or 2 to build up the courage to post....now im a regular postop poster!
I searched for scoliosis forums on Google. It was actually more of an experiment than anything, to see if anything like this even existed.
Google, was looking for information on Halo traction
Google as well. Hey, it would be great to see more activity on this site. Any way to better advertise the site or to get the word out there in any other ways? Low/no cost methods would have to do of course!! I'd love to have access to more of those suffering like myself to discuss experiences and "best practices", etc. So many of the posts are from years past...


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Oahu continues to lead the state in economic recovery, but the neighbor islands are quickly catching up.
That's according to economists at the University of Hawaii. The UH Economic Research Organization on Friday released its county-by-county forecast that says visitor arrivals in 2013 will see largest gains on the neighbor islands.
Economists caution that labor market recovery has a way to go. Oahu will have recovered all of the jobs lost during the recession by the end of this year. But, it will take Maui until next year to return to pre-recession levels. Kauai and the Big Island will recover by 2015.
UHERO estimates that this year income earned by Oahu residents will grow by 2.4 percent, while neighbor islands will see growth of 4 percent to 4.5 percent.
Neighbor island economic recovery catching up
Oahu continues to lead the state in economic recovery, but the neighbor islands are quickly catching up.
Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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"I recently found you through my smartphone and I'm hooked. I find the program very interesting as I try to deepen my faith and knowledge of the Catholic Church. I have a lot of friends who converted to Protestant churches. I will continue to learn every day, and hopefully I can share what I've learned with them."
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By Dave Wagner, Freedom Newspapers
BLACKWATER DRAW — After Saturday's 21-0 Lone Star Conference South Division-opening victory over Eastern New Mexico University at Blackwater Draw, the Abilene Christian football team is heading for relatively new territory.
For ENMU coach Mark Ribaudo and his squad, it's back to the drawing board.
At 4-0, the Wildcats, who moved up two notches to 23rd in this week's NCAA Division II rankings, are off to their best start since 1983. If they beat Northeastern State this week, it would be the program's first 5-0 start since 1969.
Abilene Christian's defense has posted consecutive shutouts for the first time in 30 years and has a streak of 10 consecutive scoreless quarters.
While the Wildcats dominated in every aspect, second-year coach Chris Thomsen said Saturday's win wasn't as easy as it might have looked.
"Coach Ribaudo and his staff will give us a war every time we come out here," Thomsen said. "There weren't any big surprises. The game could've turned on any number of plays."
Quarterback Billy Malone directed an offense which compiled 341 yards and didn't turn the ball over — the Wildcats have only two turnovers in four games.
"Our quarterback and receivers did a good job," Thomsen said. "And the offensive line did a good job of blitz pick-up against Eastern."
On the other side, ENMU (1-3) got occasional big plays from running backs Kyle Harris and Jason Walker, but little else. Junior quarterback Michael Benton, who entered the game averaging more than 160 yards rushing this season, was sacked twice and finished with minus-4 yards on 15 carries.
A couple of times, penalties nullified first-down runs by Benton and made it even tougher for the Hounds to get anything established.
"Our offense really never got on track," Ribaudo said. "I thought we had glimmers with our option, but we keep shooting ourselves in the foot."
Like Central Oklahoma's Ryan O'Hara the week before, Malone was able to find receivers in key situations and keep the sticks moving for the Wildcats.
"I thought our run defense was a bright spot, but we need to play a little better contain," Ribaudo said of the pass defense. "People are using max (pass) protection against us because of our blitzes. We need to lock on the ball a little better."


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Ohio Northern University to present 19th annual Holiday Spectacular
Ohio Northern University's Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents the 19th annual Holiday Spectacular from Thursday, Nov. 21, to Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a matinee performance on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m.
In addition, there will be performances at the Civic and Convention Center in Lima, Ohio, on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m.
The show is underwritten in part by the DeBow and Catherine Freed Endowment for the Arts and Kewpee Hamburger.
Start off the holiday season with festive carols, lavish sets, ballerinas, the ever-popular toy soldiers, the man in red himself, Santa Claus, and a few surprises as this year's Holiday Spectacular centers on the misadventures of the Trixel, a trouble-making elf who steals Santa's magic compass prior to Christmas Eve. This sends Mrs. Claus and Pixel the elf on a journey to find the invaluable tool so that Santa can deliver his gifts.
This year, the cast consists of more than 40 students and 16 area children. Mrs. Claus will be played by Sarah Loman, a senior musical theatre major from Dallas, Texas. Pixel will be played by Hayley Reynolds, a senior communication arts major from Sylvania, Ohio, and Trixel will be played by Kayla Burress, a junior musical theatre major from Cincinnati, Ohio. The Angel will be played Jennifer Barnaba, a musical theatre major from Spring Valley, Ohio. Frosty is Tim Swaim, a sophomore musical theatre major from Oregon, Ohio.
The performance is under the direction of Kirsten Osbun-Manley, resident artist in music and co-director of the musical theatre program at ONU. Gina Wiley, artistic director and owner of The Dancer By Gina in Delphos, Ohio, will serve as choreographer, and Michael Jordan will serve as ONU's musical director.
All tickets for the Lima performances are for general-admission seating and are available for $5 at all Kewpee locations and at the Freed Center.
Tickets for the Freed Center performances are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors and non-ONU students, $5 for children 12 and under, and $5 for ONU faculty, staff and students. The Freed Center box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone orders are accepted with American Express, MasterCard, VISA or Discover by calling 419-772-1900. Tickets also are available online at www.onu.edu/freed


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Super Man, Wonder Woman: The New Power Couple
By editor • Sep 3, 2012
Originally published on September 3, 2012 5:15 am
Dating can be difficult at the best of times, but if you're the Man of Steel it's near impossible — until now. The latest edition of Justice League gives Superman a romantic break by pairing him up with Wonder Woman. According to Justice League writer Geoff Johns, the relationship will definitely cause tension around the office.