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Sean Parker zoomed across the turf and stayed step for step with tight end Michael Hartvigson a corner route.
"GREAT coverage!" new defensive backs coach Keith Heyward yelled.
John Timu peeled back from his linebacker spot to intercept a pass over the middle thrown by a surprised Keith Price. Will Shamburger soared to intercept a pass from Derrick Brown. Then, with both the offense and defense roaring for the final, decisive play in the first mini-scrimmage of the Huskies' 2012 spring practice, safety Ken Egu tipped a pass to Matthew Lyons. The linebacker made an acrobatic interception to win the day for the defense.
The guys on D jumped up and down, barked and danced as coach Steve Sarkisian whistled the lively, two-hour morning practice to its completion.
Sure, it was only April, in no pads, on the back, East Field behind Husky Stadium's renovation.
But it was hopefully a sign of good things to come.
"They were pretty excited. And it's great for our defense, quite honestly," Sarkisian said Monday morning, after the first of 15 spring practices to kickoff his fourth year at UW. "It's about not only learning the defense but building some morale up on that side of the ball with some of those guys.
"It was great to see."
It was exactly what Sarkisian wants to see this year from a defense that has a young, new coordinator in Justin Wilcox, new defensive-line coach in Tosh Lupoi, new linebackers coach Peter Sirmon in with Wilcox from Tennessee, and Heyward up from Oregon State to lead the secondary.
Washington has invested in the four new defensive assistants. Their mission is clear: remake and re-tool that side of the ball. Price tied UW's 92-year-old school record with seven total touchdowns and Sarkisian's prolific Huskies scored 56 points Dec. 30 in San Antonio -- but they allowed 67 to Baylor in the highest-scoring regulation bowl game ever.
Sarkisian, a former college and pro quarterback and maestro of the offense, has been spending more time and effort with the defense in the early months of 2012. And that's not just because the team's new, tighter confines for practices amid the neighboring construction have the head man more centrally located than in Husky Stadium previously, allowing him to watch all drills.
"We are starting at ground zero on the defensive side of the ball," Sarkisian said before the debut Monday. "We have to teach every aspect from it, from stance and start and alignment and assignment."
The first impressions of the new defense, albeit in shorts and helmets: more multiple, 3-4 looks along the front with stand-up, pass-rush ends to get off the edges more quickly; tighter coverage on receivers coming off the line; aggressive plays on passes in flight.
Plus loud, excited - and young -- new coaches.
Wilcox is 35. He looks like the defensive version of the 38-year-old Sarkisian, down to Wilcox's team hoodie and black W visor with a red pen stuck out its back.
Lupoi is 30 with a young face and energy to match. He leaped and yelled and encouraged while continually running in and out of the defensive huddle in all black, including socks and shoes. The all-go assistant up from California in one of Sarkisian's January coaching coups spent 30 minutes on the field following practice working with starting tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins on hand and footwork for defensive linemen.
Sirmon is 34, and like Wilcox is a native of the Northwest. Heyward is 35 and looks younger.
"I thought from an efficiency standpoint, with five new coaches (including offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau) and guys learning a new system defensively, I thought it was good," Sarkisian said following Day 1 of spring.
"I kind of get along with these guys already; my comfort level is good with them. Obviously, understanding their coaching style might take a minute, but I think I already have a pretty good idea."
Price ran outside on speed options. He rolled out and fired darts on the run. He basically looked like he had two pain-free legs.
That alone was an improvement over last season.
As a redshirt sophomore, Price did everything but work on the demolition of Husky Stadium in 2011. He threw for a UW-record 34 touchdown passes replacing Jake Locker, despite having three sprained knees, a sprained ankle and a bruised shoulder. Those left him so battered, then-roommate Chris Polk was carrying him to his car and driving him to treatment at times last fall.
Asked how much better he felt than last season, when he got his first sprained ankle in the opening win over Eastern Washington, Price flashed his signature grin.
"It's probably the best in years," the quarterback said, chuckling.


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Watch The All-For-Nots
The All-For-Nots is a Web-based mockumentary series which follows the adventures of an "indie rock pop punk Americana" band touring the country in an old, beat-up van. Billed as "the band that will conquer the World Wide Web... unless they run out of gas," AFN runs into one humorous setback after another, but always finds a way to get back on the road.
One of the driving forces behind The All-For-Nots is former Disney chief executive and TV host Michael Eisner. Seeing a need for well-produced episodic content for the Internet, portable media devices and cell phones, Eisner started an investment firm and production studio to help bring new projects online. The company teamed up with AFN creators Thom Woodley and Kathleen Grace to bring the fake band to life. The show is produced by Grace, Woodley and Melissa Schneider, and written by Woodley, Matt Yeager and Andrew Wagner.
The fake band is made up of four musician characters from Brooklyn played by actors Kevin Johnston, Michael Moravek, Erica Harsch and Woodley, respectively. Each episode of the show features the problems of one character. For example, one show focuses on the loss of one character's job, while another concentrates on a character who questions his own integrity. The cast is rounded out by Marielle Heller, Vanessa Reseland and Brian Cheng, who plays the band's manager.
In the tradition of manufactured TV bands of the past, AFN produces real music which is released for sale to the public. In addition, the fake band also has performed live gigs outside of the show, further blurring the line between what's real and what's not.
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- 1 Season, 24 Episodes - Ended
- March 11, 2008
- Comedy, Web Originals
The All-For-Nots Full Episode Guide
- Episode 24 - Hollywood
Say something with the the "f" word in it.
- Episode 23 - Olympic Valley
Caleb Casablanca would autograph that boob.
- Episode 22 - Reno
I've had my share of wins
- Episode 21 - Salt Lake City
She is one foxy lady.
- Episode 20 - Cheyenne
- Episode 19 - Boulder
- Episode 18 - Kansas City
- Episode 17 - Odessa
- Episode 16 - Minneapolis
- Episode 15 - Madison
- Episode 14 - Detroit
- Episode 13 - St. Mary's
- Episode 12 - Chicago
- Episode 11 - Cleveland
- Episode 10 - Washington D.C.
- Episode 9 - East Village
- Episode 8 - Queens
- Episode 7 - Jersey City
- Episode 6 - Philadelphia
- Episode 5 - State College
- Episode 4 - Woodstock
- Episode 3 - Boston
- Episode 2 - Providence
- Episode 1 - Brooklyn

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Lorraine is a 1997 graduate of Karnes City High School. She entered the Air Force on Sept. 23, 1998, attending basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. Upon graduation, she attended technical training at Sheppard AFB for her career as a Maintenance Scheduler. Her first assignment took her to Nellis AFB, Nev., working with HH-60 Pave Hawk's in the 66th Rescue Squadron. After three years, she had a permanent change of station to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, with the 3rd Maintenance Operations Squadron. She spend six years working with multiple aircraft and over 300 engines. Her next assignment led her to Dover AFB, Del., leading to a career change from Maintenance to Human Resources working with the 436th Force Support Squadron. She was deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in October 2013 until April 2014 as a Customs and Border Clearance Agent. Lorraine's time in the Air Force has sent her to 47 of the 50 states, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
She is married to Bruce Kmiec of Gilbertville, Mass., and has twin 13 year old sons, Bryce and Kaleb. She will be residing in Harrington, Del., working as a Management Analyst with the Department of Defense at Dover AFB.


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And then there are the Fondas: Three generations, three Oscar wins and 12 total nominations.
Henry Fonda, whose 50-year career included movies like "The Grapes of Wrath" and "12 Angry Men," finally struck Oscar gold in his third nomination, winning for his last movie, 1981's "On Golden Pond."
The acting bug proved genetic, with Henry, Peter and Jane Fonda being the only father-son-daughter Oscar nominees ever. Two-time Oscar winner Jane's nominated co-starring role in "On Golden Pond" made them the only father-daughter duo nominated for the same film.
Then there's Bridget Fonda, who as a 4-year-old made her screen debut in her father's landmark counterculture film "Easy Rider." While the youngest Fonda hasn't achieved the accolades of her famous elders, she had memorable turns in movies like "Point of No Return," "Jackie Brown," "Single White Female" and "Singles."
Presidents George H.W. and George W. Bush
No matter what your political views, you've got to hand it to the two President Bushes for being just the second father-son U.S. president combo ever, after only John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
Like-father-like-son political ambition runs in the family: The elder Bush's father was U.S. Sen. Prescott Bush and the younger Bush's brother, Jeb, served as Florida governor.
Growing up in his father's shadow must have been intimidating for Bush Jr. After all, the elder Bush was once the U.S. Navy's youngest aviator, became an oil millionaire by age 40 and was a congressman, U.N. ambassador, CIA director and vice president before becoming president.
And you thought living up to your dad's accomplishments was a tall order.
If the elder Bush is any indication, his son can expect a long and healthy life. Bush Sr. celebrated both his 75th and 85th birthdays by skydiving. We wouldn't put it past him to do so at age 95 either.


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This was written yesterday by Bob Thorp, a member of our Complementary Interventions team, who has been in Haiti working with our staff since shortly after the earthquake.
"I've witnessed a metamorphosis here since arriving here 21 days ago. Then, the words I could use to describe what I saw was a whole city in shock, walking around like zombies, walking wounded. Blank stares. Hollow eyes, caked with mud, now dry from an inability to produce more tears. A survival mentality had set in – each one for themselves. Walk right past someone trapped, because they needed to get home to find their own loved ones.
"Today, car horns blare from 4:00am on late into the night. The continual roar of traffic, occasional squealing of tires, movement everywhere. Life is returning to Port-au-Prince. It started like a drip – in dire need of food and water, street vendors started setting up shop – hawking anything and everything. Fruits and vegetables started appearing. Clothes, used and new – recovered from the rubble of someone else's house – who knows – now hand on clothes hangers covering a filthy crumbling wall like royal curtains. Mountains of shoes have also made it to the street vendors. Even seen a place where you could buy just one shoe! Not sure why, either they had a niche for those that could only find one of their shoes. Or more morbid, selling shoes to all those who lost limbs because of this tragedy."
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Some Republicans are pining for a repeat campaign for Minnesota governor by former state Rep. Tom Emmer.
A new draft effort surfaced last week to get the GOP's 2010 nominee to seek a 2014 rematch with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton. Emmer lost a narrow election to Dayton two years ago.
The draft campaign was registered with campaign regulators. It is led by a former House colleague, Doug Wardlow of Eagan. In an email, Emmer said he has no current plans to run for anything next year. He said he is enjoying his job hosting a radio show.
Several Republicans are sizing up a bid for governor, but they haven't taken any formal steps. There is also a draft campaign urging on Senate Minority Leader David Hann.


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Long summer days and hot summer nights are finally upon us and now is the time to maximize your modern outdoor living experience in your own backyard. The Nevis Pool and Garden Pavilion (above) can be used year round, but when the doors open up on this glass structure, that's when you're using it to its maximum potential. However, it's intended to provide shelter from the harsh natural elements, so when the heat is too much you can still enjoy the beautiful garden, views of the pool, and the natural surroundings from within this modern backyard pavilion.
The lush surroundings, modern pool, and organic outdoor structure create an environment that is so sculptural and serene. You can spend your days and your nights perched up above the pool like you're in a modern day treehouse. When the modern outdoor lighting is turned on just imagine the beauty of the glowing structure and pathway.
An escape to your outdoor oasis is sometimes just what the day calls for. This Polyhedron Habitable designed by Manuel Villa is not only a retreat, but a sculptural masterpiece that easily integrates into nature through it's use of materials. The glass front opens up to the teak deck deck while the skylight opens up to let the stars shine in.
The owners of the Kodaira-Shi Residence in Tokyo weren't so blessed to have the beautiful private outdoor oasis surrounded by nature, but their team did an amazing job of creating one. Suppose Design Office created this primitive tent like structure attached to the residential structure to blur the confines between the indoors and outdoors. They were able to create a very private and unique area in a space located on street level that offered no privacy to the homeowners. Imagine the landscaped garden yet to be completed! The concrete floors and shaded open plan are natural cooling elements. And on a hot summer day, the use of contemporary ceiling fans would really get the breeze flowing in there.
If you're planning on building a cabana or outdoor structure to relax in this summer I challenge you think outside the box!
Image Sources: Contemporist, Decoration Channel, Manuel Villa Arquitecto, Yatzer
A modern bathroom design doesn't always have to fit within the box.When you approach the design with a clear and open mind you open up a whole new world of possibilities! This Flaming Lips bathroom takes things to a place deep within the imagination to a place Wayne Coyne describes as "... the drug damaged, artist element of our home". The soft curves wrapped in penny round tiles feel as if you're going on an adventure into some unknown territory. You can discover something new with each journey into this futuristic bathroom.
This exquisite bathroom takes you to a different era. It's a mixture between Louis XVI classic French style and the modernist elements of Jonathon Adler. The bold orange, classic white tile, and gold gilded accents bring incredible amounts of style and life into this room. The use of contemporary gold accent furniture is an elegant touch in any bathroom.
From classic to street, this use of graffiti in a small powder room is a great way to infuse your true personality into a space. The words are written backwards, but can be read when looking in the mirror on the back of the door. Gold accents always look great when mixed with bold black and white pattern or graphics.
Whoever is bathing in this yellow submarine sure is lucky. Have you ever seen more extensive tile work in the bathroom? "The Yellow Submarine Crash-Lands on Gaudi's Beach House in "Brazil", now imagine that while soaking in this tub. Close to ceiling lights are a key element in bringing these vibrant colors to life. The lighting looks as if the sun is shining into the sea. The tiles towards the bottom get less light and darker in color so it appears as if you're really floating around at the bottom of the sea.
If you want to bring life into a room, then it's as simple as incorporating a plantwall into your space. The freestanding tub with shower column and no curtain really give you the effect of an outdoor shower in a garden. The green mosaic tile mimics the plantwall and is able stay consistent with the aesthetic of the space. Sleek and modern bath lighting is a great way to to incorporate a bit of the unexpected into such a natural and organic environment.
The bathroom in this modern cabin designed by Fabio Galeazzo uses porcelain wood tiles on walls, floors, and ceiling. You may be inside, you may be outside, it's hard to tell!
Image Sources: Design Milk, Bjorns Randoms, The Goods Design, Jaina Bee, Brave Home Design, Contemporist,
From the water temperature to the fruit in the bowl to the soothing modern light fixtures overhead, modern spa designs leave no stone unturned. Creating the perfect relaxing space requires an intuitive balance of color, texture and form.
Color theory dictates that blue is relaxing, while green is noted for its soothing and healing properties. Combine the two colors and you get aqua, or water, the inherent color and ingredient in the spa. The aqua hue looks stunning against the charcoal gray slate of Mandalay Bay's Bathhouse in Las Vegas (pictured above) and it's of course a natural fit in the hot springs of Iceland's Blue Lagoon spa (pictured below).
Other colors work well too. The Hirsch Bedner designed EDITION Hotel ESPA was widely acclaimed upon opening for its generous use of natural stone walls and its signature sculpted mica wall and ceiling lights, inspired by traditional Turkish bath designs. Close to ceiling lights offer much needed illumination without crowding airspace. Organic colors add a sense of warmth and comfort, while the form itself adds the implication of provenance to the space.
Light, like color plays a vital role in the design of a spa space. While mica lights add warmth to EDITION's bath area, the chandeliers in the foyer at the Long Beach Hotel in Mauritius (below) offer a lighthearted entre to the relaxation that lies beyond. Contemporary chandeliers can be found in a ton of styles to fit any atmosphere.
Lastly, simplicity of space is a key ingredient throughout successful spa designs, and the reason is simple: less visual clutter leads to less mental clutter. And less mental clutter leads to relaxation. Furniture is sparingly used. Palettes are surprisingly simple. These rules allow designers to create the illusion of space in even the tightest floorplans, such as the open Mizu Spa in San Francisco.
For design lovers, the attention to design details is what draws them in to a spa in the first place. The relaxing after after-effect is usually a much needed side effect. And for a lucky few, such as the owners of the Spa House in Cape Town (pictured above), the simple elegance of a spa can be a year round love-affair.
Images: Mandalay Bay, TravelPod, Brand Critique, Contemporist, Merdu, HomeDsgn
Poteet Archtects, an award winning firm based in San Antonio, turned the top of this industrial building into a modern oasis. Jim Poteet opened the office with the hope that the firm could further the sustainable revitalization of downtown San Antonio. As you can see, they are best known for the sensitive adaptive reuse of existing buildings and rigorous approach to modern interior design.
The combination of smooth surfaces with the old, industrial materials left behind from the pre-existing structure give this interior depth and character. While the sleek contemporary furniture adds modern elegance. This floor lamp would be the perfect selection to get this look.
Basque Steel and Brushed Nickel Arc Floor Lamp
Among all the clean white surfaces, you will also find lots of fun color. Adding colorful furniture or home decor is a great way to add personality to a minimalist modern space.
Check out this perfect pendant chandelier (below) for achieving the clean and elegant look of this modern kitchen. Between the artwork, lighting and playful accents, this kitchen design is perfectly balanced.
Dolce Capiz Shell Pendant Chandelier
There's no arguing that this team of architects designed this space which sits atop an industrial building, into a stylish modern loft.
Images: Poteet Archtects
Sure, selecting the right building materials is key when creating the look and feel that you want for your bath, or rather your personal oasis. Natural materials, such as wood and stone will give you the feeling of being at a spa or retreat. But, why not take it one step further and take your tub and shower outdoors?!
There's many ways to situate your bathtub or shower outside while still keeping it private. The stone wall (above) and wood planks enclose this bath, keeping tub time personal. Or, you could design it to be half indoors and half outdoors to give yourself a little more privacy while still soaking in the fresh air and sunlight. The exterior fence (below) keeps the space private while the wood plank flooring unites the two areas.
Some of these designs require a lot of architectural planning, but if you just want to add a natural, outdoor feel to your bath without any major construction, then simply bring the outdoors in! Adding some simple greenery indoors is an easy way to lighten up your space and feel one with nature. The succulent wall art (below) is a great way to use wall space and a super trendy way to incorporate plants in your home.
Effective home decor accessories for adding a little bit of nature can range from plants to artwork, but also the right lighting. Selecting modern lighting fixtures made of natural materials, such as our Cassandra Ceiling Light which features a natural grass cloth shade will give the feeling of nature without having to be outside.
Whether you go big or small, adding a bit of nature to your bath or shower can give you the personal oasis you've always wanted.
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Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders
The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.
For additional information, contact Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin toll free at (866) 511-8967 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the manufacturer firstname.lastname@example.com or go to www.MAPCylinderRecall.com
29,026,000 units in the U.S.; 1,371,100 units in Canada
The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding. They contain 14.1 oz Map-Pro, 14.1 oz Propylene or 16 oz MAPP (Methyl Acetylene Propadiene Stabilized). The cylinders are approximately 3" in diameter and 11" tall and are either yellow or black in color. They were sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder. The cylinders and torch kits have a variety of labels, including:
None reported.
Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. Return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund.
Partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device:Do not disconnect torch or other device. Take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund.
Partially-used cylinder NOT connected to a torch or other device now: Take cylinder outdoors. Leak test top of the cylinder with soapy water. If bubbles develop, attach the torch. Ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Remove the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. If no bubbles develop, do not use cylinder. Return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund.
Various plumbing/HVAC distributors, Home Depot, Lowes and Ace Hardware Stores nationwide and in Canada from October 2004 through January 2012 for about $7 to 13 for cylinders and $45 to 75 for the torch kits.
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You may know that Wal-Mart is America's largest retailer. Many of the other facts about this well known company are not as well known. The following facts, compiled by Business Insider, may surprise you.
1. Each hour Wal-Mart's profits averages $1.8 million.
2. Everyday 35 million people shop at Wal-Mart. That's equivalent to the population of Canada.
3. Wal-Mart's retail sales, of $316 billion, are more than Kroger, Target, Costco, and Walgreen's combined.
4. The average Wal-Mart Supercenter sells 140,000 individual items.
6. At $150 billion, the Walton family is worth more than Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Michael Bloomberg combined.
7. For every job listing, Wal-Mart receives 25 applications.
8. The number of single-store retailers in the U.S. declined 55% between Wal-Mart's opening in 1962 and 2002.
9. Wal-Mart is responsible for 25% of Clorox's total sales.
10. Bananas were Wal-Mart's top selling item in 2012.
11. Ninety percent of Americans live 15 minutes away from a Wal-Mart.
12. At $466 billion, Wal-Mart's net sales exceeded Argentina's GDP in 2012.
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text: Poland Initial Equivalence Status (Jan 19, 2012) Product: Poultry Status of Document Review: Feb 1, 2005 - FSIS sent an initial equivalence package to Poland.Mar 27, 2007 and Apr 23, 2007 - FSIS received Poland documentation.Oct 29, 2007 - FSIS completed the review of the initial equivalence document and sent Poland a letter requesting more information.Jul 8, 2008 - FSIS received additional information from Poland.Jul 6, 2009 - FSIS completed the review of the provided information and sent Poland a letter requesting additional information.Aug 20, 2009 - FSIS received additional information from Poland.Sep 3, 2009 - FSIS completed the document review process.May 18, 2010 - FSIS received Poland's amended response to the Self Assessment Tool (SAT).Nov 18, 2010 - FSIS concluded the document review and decided to proceed to on-site audit.Jan 13, 2011 - FSIS requested update of Poland's RTE program based on the updated criteria.May 10 through Jun 2, 2011 - FSIS conducted an on-site audit of Poland's poultry inspection system. This on-site audit was conducted in conjunction with a separate ongoing equivalence verification audit of Poland's meat inspection system. FSIS Follow-up to Country: FSIS is currently working with Poland in assessing the corrective actions from the audit findings to finalize the audit report.


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Prairie du Chien native Matt Antoine is still celebrating his bronze medal Olympic finish in men's skeleton.
News 8 talked to Antoine on the phone from Sochi, Russia, on Wednesday morning.
"It's been a pretty crazy few days, for sure," Antoine said.
Antoine finished with a combined time of 3:47.26. It's his first Olympic medal.
"As soon as I crossed that finish line, the first thing I looked for was the clock. I knew I had a great run and I was pretty sure I medaled but you gotta see the clock to know for sure. Once I was coming up the out-run, I knew right where my family was and I just looked for them and seeing the emotion on their faces, and what this meant to them, how they felt, it's unbelievable."
Since "the moment the race was over," Antoine has been doing press conferences, interviews and has been taking in the rest of the 2014 Winter Olympics as a spectator.
Antoine said he was excited his family was in Sochi to support him.
"They were right there in the front row and I just kept looking out at them. All the years and hard work that's been put into this and all the sacrifices they've given too, everything came together in that moment. Everything's been worth it."
Antoine appreciates the "phenomenal" hometown support.
"Everyone's been so excited, Tweeting me, sending me messages on Facebook, everything. I knew there were going to be viewing parties and everyone was just super, super excited to see me race. Winning the medal I think just kind of put it over the top. I've had such an outpouring of support for everyone, it's been amazing."
Antoine plans to stay in Sochi until the Olympics closing ceremony. Now that the pressure is off, he's been taking in the atmosphere.
"There's a lot of tension leading up to your race. You're super focused on yourself, on what you're trying to do. You're trying to maximize your performance. Even though you're at the Olympics, you have very much a one-track mind, why you're here. You lose a lot of what's going on around you. For the first week, I honestly didn't know a lot about what's going on in the Games. I'm sure the people at home knew more about what was going on, even though I'm here. So now, I can watch all the other sports, take everything in and really just enjoy it. I've always been intrigued, love the Olympic games, watching them whenever they're on is my favorite thing to do and now I get to do that again, but now I'm actually here, seeing it in person, so it's phenomenal."
What's next for Antoine?
"Continue to get better. For me, there's still a lot on the table. I really feel like for now, I'm still coming into my own. This has been my breakout year but there's still places to go up from here. World Championships, World Cup overall, all of that and obviously, Gold is still on the table for four years from now."


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If every there was a case of someone wasting a talent this is it!
A proper barm pot given opportunity after opportunity to succeed and wasting everyone of them.
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When calculating a premie's percentiles for weight, do you just go off adjusted age? I remember that the NICU had a chart based on gestational age at birth to calculate his % before he reached 40 weeks.
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When calculating a premie's percentiles for weight, do you just go off adjusted age? I remember that the NICU had a chart based on gestational age at birth to calculate his % before he reached 40 weeks.
We have always done (and the doctors) the adjusted age.....
I just took DS to the ped yesterday, and they have all their charts computerized. I was bummed that their software wasn't able to account for the fact that DS was born at 35 weeks, and his corrected age is 1 month. :(
Most doctors that have experience with premature infants do adjust for age. On top of that, there are some charts available specifically for preterm infants.
You can find one here:
Here's a good set of links for image files of the chart:
As others have said though, the docs are mostly looking for the baby to keep growing at a RATE appropriate for its gestational age.
Remember too, being small isn't a health problem in itself. Doctors sometimes get a bit worked up about size because being small is CORRELATED to many health problems, but it's often those underlying health issues that cause the smallness, not the other way around. It's perfectly fine to be small and healthy.
My daughter born at ~34 weeks (her due date was last weekend) on each of her measurements has been just at or below the 3rd percentile for weight, just below the 10th for length, and what looks to be ~30th for head circumference. And she's pretty sizable compared to her full term 4.5yo brother who has spent his entire life below the 3rd percentiles for height and weight (with head circumference ~50th), but is in all respects very healthy intelligent strong and vigorous. He's not much of a drawer, but builds wonderfully complex lego structures.
Thanks for the replies and links!
My LO had his 2 mo appt with his pedi and without correcting his age he was in the 20th percentile for both height and weight! When he first came home from the special care nursery he was well below the charts. Hooray for booby milk! :D


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Representing: MAR
Gender: Male
Athlete Year of Birth: 1986
Athlete Place of Birth: Kénitra, Morocco
Athlete Weight: 70 kg
Athlete Height: 180 cm
Athlete Lives: Paris Array
WTS Ranking: No Ranking
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Mehdi has chosen the sport of Triathlon because he feels it is the only sport which can contain his excess energy. He is motivated by participating in international races like World Cups and World Championships series and strives to represent Africa and to be the first Moroccan triathlete in London Olympic games in 2012. After Mehdi finishing his studies in 2013, he aims to reach his best performance level for Rio.
"Le sport va chercher la peur pour la dominer, la fatigue pour en triompher et la difficulté pour la vaincre." - Pierre de Coubertin
Athlete Language: Arabic, French, English and Spanish
Athlete Tri Entry Year: 2007
Athlete Education: 5th year of Medicine
Athlete Hobbies: Sports,studies,family,music,movies,books
Athlete Sports Hero: Badr Hari, Muhamad Ali
Athlete Proudest Moment: First world championships Hambourg 2007, first time competing ITU race under Moroccan flag in 2010


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Hammond Girls, M-W Boys Advance In State Playoffs
It was good news for Hammond girls and Madrid-Waddington boys in state high school basketball playoff action Tuesday night.
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I don't understand why they have to milk the Celtic Frost brand image when this is a completely new band. They should ideally have skipped Tracks 4 and 5 altogether, and included the other 3 as a Limited Edition set with "Eparistera Daimones". Would have been a sweet package.


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Best of 2011: Top 10 Hip-Hop Songs
As we continue our "best of" series here, we find ourselves recapping the best hip-hop songs that came out within the last year. There are many aspects of a song so this isn't the best verse list, nor is it the best beat list.
This list, along with the rest of our "best of" lists will include any and everybody from local and national artists. We just wanted to shoutout all of the local talent with the first list because it's alot of local talent and they deserve some shine. Nothing wrong with that right? Maybe. You get it, now check the lists.
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There's got to be a morning after...
Since the Internet was still humming (for the moment) I went online, tweeted a bit and checked back in with the "real" world (www.tomorrowsworld.org), which is thrumming with excitement, stating that "Some claim that there is a mysterious "extra planet"—variously called Nibiru or Planet X—cruising around our solar system waiting to smash into the earth by the end of 2012. Others say that the planet's magnetic field will flip—causing massive continental upheaval, cataclysmic volcanic eruptions, and world-ending floods. Still others predict calamities associated with Earth's crossing the "galactic plane" of the Milky Way." Hmm.
"No time like the present" I whispered to the dog, and canceled my psychic reading scheduled for next week. "I'd rather be surprised," I thought, deciding in that moment to adopt a "don't-worry, be-happy" attitude (at least for the next few days.) Listening to Sinatra (I did it my way) on the way home, I decided to put fear on hold, assuming that there would be plenty of time to freak out in the future, should there be one. With one eye on tomorrow, I took a peek at my horoscope (www.astrology.com) and read that "sweeping changes are in store; you're moving toward the great unknown, so let go." Maybe I should pick up some extra hair gel, just in case.
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MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin utility regulators have given final approval to a power line project that would run through La Crosse, Trempealeau and Buffalo counties.
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission approved Wednesday the CapX2020 power line project, which would put up about 48 miles of power lines, some of which would run through La Crosse County.
Click here to read the order by the PSC.
Preliminary approval was given by the board May 10 after it altered the power line's route in Holmen. The power line will cross Highway 53 to avoid a future development site.
The proposed project would replace power poles that are 80 to 90-feet high with 150 foot poles. The price tag on the project is estimated to be more than $200 million.
The 11 utility companies that are part of the project, including Xcel Energy and Dairyland Power Cooperative, say the line is needed to get energy to a population that has grown and is using more energy since the last infrastructure upgrade 30 years ago.
Opponents, including the Citizens Energy Task Force, say CapX2020 is not needed. They say studies show there is plenty of energy in western Wisconsin and that the power lines, which are one hundred feet tall, or more, would harm habitat and scenic views along the Mississippi River.
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IBM relents on layoff numbers: 419By Bruce Edwards
STAFF WRITER | July 19,2013IBM laid off 419 workers at its Essex Junction facility last month, the Department of Labor announced Thursday.
IBM, which had objected to the department releasing the number of laid-off employees, relented and told the state it would not object to the disclosure.
IBM previously provided the department with the number of workers laid off but it considered the information confidential, citing trade secret and related concerns.
However, the department informed IBM this week that unless it could legally justify withholding the number of layoffs, the department would release the information.
According to the department, IBM senior counsel at its headquarters in Armonk, N.Y., advised the department Thursday that because the state had agreed employee-identifying information remained exempt from public disclosure, IBM will not object, under these circumstances, to DOLs disclosure of the total number of impacted employees.
Since assuming the position of labor commissioner in the Shumlin administration two years ago, Annie Noonan said it is the first time that an employer had refused to publicly disclose basic layoff numbers.
We havent had a situation where an employer has asked, said to us, dont discuss a total number, and request that under the Public Records Act, Noonan said in a telephone interview Thursday. We were pleased that IBM decided to allow us to give the number and I think that was in large measure to the governors call for transparency yesterday (Wednesday).
Noonan said despite the recent round of layoffs, which were nationwide, IBM remains committed to Vermont.
At the point IBM first announced layoffs were going to occur, they were very clear to the governor that this was part of a global event of them having to respond to some of their economic issues but that they were fully committed to Vermont, she said.
Last months layoffs were in response to IBMs disappointing first quarter earnings report.
An IBM union advocacy group in Endicott, N.Y., said the companys reluctance to disclose basic layoff and employment numbers follows a pattern by the company of keeping host communities in the dark.
Theyve been doing this in just about every state that theyre located, said Lee Conrad, national coordinator with the IBM Global Union Alliance, an advocacy group of the Communication Workers of America Local 1701. Theyve been stonewalling on job cut numbers for quite some time.
Conrad, a former IBM employee, said the CWA was able to validate at least 3,300 layoffs last month in the U.S. and Canada with additional job cuts overseas. He said total IBM employment in the U.S. is now under 90,000.
He added that the some IBM workers nationwide are union members but that the CWA has no collective bargaining agreement with the company.
Messages left for IBM seeking comment were not immediately returned Thursday.
Noonan said the department will continue to hold job fairs to help laid-off workers. She said a job fair held Monday with 85 employers was hugely successful.
She said the feedback she received was that employers were thrilled with the resumes that they saw, so I think the prospects are very good.
IBM was once the states largest private employer but with another round of layoffs, the company has fallen to second place behind Fletcher Allen Health Care.
Citing confidentiality, Noonan declined to disclose the exact number of IBM employees but did say even after the 419 layoffs the number was more than 4,000.
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The Following article, excerpted below, appeared in the Washington Post (4/4/06):
"I have spent the last year-and-a-half searching out schools that are getting great results under very difficult conditions. These are schools where many of the children are poor but where just about all of them either meet or exceed state standards. These schools have little trouble making AYP. They may have a handle on doing it 'better.'…"
"The work they are doing is difficult, but they have approached it so thoughtfully and comprehensively that they make it look easy…."
"Rock Hall, on the Eastern Shore in Kent County (Md.), has about 200 students, 60 percent of whom meet the federal standards for free and reduced-price meals. Seventy-five percent of the students are white, 25 percent African American, and 21 percent of the students are identified as having disabilities.
"Last year, 100 percent of the fourth-graders met state reading standards…and 100 percent of the third-graders met state math standards…."
" 'To get the results we have gotten, you have to begin with a caring staff, and they need to know a great deal. My teachers are highly trained in reading instruction. They go to conferences and learn the most effective teaching methods to teach reading using motor skills, sight, sound and touch. My teachers reach out and use all the senses, all the talents.' [Principal Bess Engle]…"
"Located next door to a federal housing project, Centennial Place (Atlanta, Ga.) has about 520 students, 65 percent of whom qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Two nearby homeless shelters provide a steady stream of children. Ninety-five percent of the students are African American. About 8 percent of the students are identified as having disabilities.
"For the past few years, all but a very small handful of children have met state standards, and in 2005, half exceeded standards in reading and 20 percent exceeded them in math…."
" 'Georgia's standards are about to be made more rigorous, which means making AYP may be a little more difficult. I am all for that. I think our children are up to the challenge, and our teachers are too.' [Principal Cynthia Kuhlman]…"
"Frankford (Del.), which is not far from the road Washingtonians take when they drive to the Delaware beaches, has 450 students, 75 percent of whom meet the federal requirements for free and reduced-price meals. The school is roughly evenly divided among white, African American and Latino students. About 12 percent of the students in kindergarten through fifth grade are identified as having disabilities.
"In the fifth grade last year, 100 percent of the students met state reading standards (25 percent exceeded them) and 95 percent of all students met state math standards, including 81 percent of students with disabilities (34 percent exceeded them)…."
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"Education Aims for Higher Standards"
The Following editorial, excerpted below, appeared in the Pasadena Star News (CA) (4/3/06):
"There's a lot of good news coming out of education.
"First, almost 90 percent of freshmen high schoolers in the state passed the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)…"
"Also, a report out of the California State University (CSU) system found more incoming freshmen better prepared in math and English than those of the past few years…."
"The high-school exit exam and preparation for the test throughout the high-school years will aid in increasing the number of students who are ready to do college work upon graduation.
"Keeping higher standards at all levels of K-12 through state mandates and the federal No Child Left Behind Act is working. Future graduates should be ready and able to handle college and/or career paths."
"Mastering the Basics"
The Following editorial, excerpted below, appeared in the Columbus Dispatch (OH) (4/3/06):
"Americans shouldn't get too exercised about a study showing that some schools are spending more time on reading and math, at the expense of other subjects.
"U.S. culture long has revered the three R's for good reason: they are the foundation on which all other learning depends. They should be the top priority.
"A survey by the Center on Education Policy, which tracks the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act, showed that between a fourth and a third of schools have cut back on social studies, science and the arts in order to spend more time on reading and math…."
"There could be no more valid measure of a child's prospects for future success than the ability to do grade-level reading and math, so the focus on those subjects should continue, especially at the elementary level…."
"Students who have mastered reading and the basics of math in elementary school are far better prepared to explore whatever fields might capture their imaginations."
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The economy will continue to improve in the coming year – slowly.
That was the message from national economist Steve Rick during the 2011 Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce's Economic Forum on Thursday morning at the University of South Carolina Lancaster's Bradley Building.
The event, sponsored by Founders Federal Credit Union, drew about 100 local business men and women.
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When it comes to graduations, none represent determination and overcoming the odds quite like a commencement ceremony for adult education graduates.
Every graduate has a story
Take 45-year-old Paula Ivey of Buford and her 22-year-old daughter, Brittany Dabbs, for example. Both graduated Wednesday night with their GEDs from the Lancaster County School District adult education program.
The Lancaster County Forfeited Land Commission has extended the deadline for a Charlotte-based real estate developer to present a viable purchase contract for Edenmoor.
The Forfeited Land Com-mission (FLC) had set a May 17 deadline for a purchase contract from the developer, Eden Ventures.
FLC Chairman John Lane said the company met the deadline, but commissioners granted the extension in light of a new Eden Ventures proposition that would speed up the purchase process.
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Bruce Brumfield, CEO of Founders Federal Credit Union, will serve as chairman for the 2011 Piedmont South Carolina March for Babies, which includes the Lancaster, Chester, Cheraw, Chesterfield and Kershaw areas.
He is committed to helping reach the event goal of $40,000 to support March of Dimes' research and community programs to help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies to begin healthy lives.
The local March for Babies will be Oct. 22 at Lancaster High School.
KERSHAW – The gymnasium erupted in loud cheers after all the graduates crossed the stage Friday afternoon at Andrew Jackson High School.
As is common policy during commencement ceremonies, the crowd was asked not to make noise when an individual student's name was called. So that meant hundreds of family members and friends had to wait to let their loved one hear their level of love and pride on this special day.
Buford High School's Class of 2011 might be the smallest graduating class of Lancaster County's four high schools, but it celebrated in a big way during this year's commencement exercises Friday.
Wearing the school's traditional maroon and gold, the school's 116 graduating seniors, and the hundreds of families and friends there to celebrate with them, held their tongues for the most part until the last diploma was awarded.
Then the school's gymnasium erupted.
INDIAN LAND – A fanfare of "Pomp and Circumstances" and cheering filled the air as the 134 members of Indian Land High School's Class of 2011 marched into the school's gymnasium Friday for the last official act of their high school careers – graduation.
This year's class was the first to complete all four years of school together in the new Indian Land High School building, Principal Kathy Faris said during her welcome.
Heavy rains didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the 2011 graduating class of Lancaster High School.
Graduation ceremonies were moved from Memorial Stadium to the Lancaster High gym after torrential rains fell in the area Friday evening.
"No rain is going to stop us," graduate Richie Harper said. "It's just water. The Class of 2011 wont melt."
The 327 Lancaster High graduates faced their final high school ceremony with mixed emotions.
A package caused quite a commotion when it arrived at the Lancaster post office Thursday, but local authorities were ready for it.
As part of a joint operation between the Lancaster Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Postal Service, a Lancaster man was arrested Thursday after he accepted a package that was mailed to him containing 15.7 ounces of marijuana.
Authorities have arrested two people and are searching for one more from an April shooting that wounded a Heath Springs man.
According to a Lancaster County Sheriff's Office press release, a Rock Hill woman and a Charlotte man were arrested separately over the last month in connection with an April 20 incident in which a man was shot after interrupting an apparent burglary.
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Ohio Northern University presents award-winning a cappella group 'Take 6'
Ohio Northern University's Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents the award-winning a cappella group Take 6 on Saturday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Take 6, the most awarded a cappella group in history, with 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award, two NAACP Image Award nominations and more, knows no musical bounds. Heralded by Quincy Jones as the "baddest vocal cats on the planet," the group is comprised of six virtuoso voices united in crystal-clear harmony against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements, and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop. With praise from luminaries such as Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Brian Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston, the multiplatinum-selling sextet has toured across the globe, has collaborated across genres, and is recognized as the pre-eminent a cappella group in the world.
Tickets for this event are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for ONU faculty and staff, and $5 for children and ONU 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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Kuniaki Takahama
Representing: JPN
Gender: Male
Athlete Year of Birth: 1979
Athlete Weight: 62 kg
Athlete Height: 169 cm
Athlete Lives: Imabari City Array
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Kuniaki became a triathlete because he liked the look of the sport. His future plans include competing at the BG Triathlon World Championships and Olympic Games.
Athlete Sponsors: Nihonshokken, TYR, Adidas Eyewear
Athlete Language: Japanese English
Athlete Tri Entry Year: 1999
Athlete Proudest Moment: 10th, 2004 Gamagori Triathlon World Cup


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Patricia Joy Beckwith of Clovis and James Patrick Sanford of Austin, Texas, were joined in marriage Sept. 2, 2012, at The Rose Garden in Clovis. Officiant Sarah Roberts performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Larry and Cheri Strasser of Gobles, Mich., and Pam Strasser of Austin. She is the granddaughter of Patricia Parmenter of Clovis.
The bridegroom is the son of Pat Sanford and the late John Sanford of Austin.
Maid of honor was Cindy Boney of Clovis
Bridesmaids were Misti Kelley, Christine Zimmer and Kira Beckwith, all of Clovis
Bestman was John Sanford of Austin
Groomsmen were Chris Keuber and Nick Keuber of Louisville, Ky., and Brett Beckwith of Clovis
Ushers were Josh Kelley, Jeran Boney and Jace Boney of Clovis
Flowergirl was Kayla Kelley of Clovis
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13 cars piled up on each other in a crash on Highway 95 at Kathleen Avenue early Tuesday afternoon in Coeur d'Alene.
The northbound lanes of Highway 95 are shut down and traffic is being detoured around the crash at Bosanko Road. The southbound lanes are open and not affected by the crash.
Several people were injured in the crash, The extent of their injuries is not known.
There's no estimate on what time the vehicles will be cleared from the crash scene and the road reopened.
The Idaho State Police sent out the following statement, asking people to stay out of the area:
"The Idaho State Police is requesting the public to try and avoid the area of US95 near Bosanko and Kathleen in Coeur d'Alene, ID. There has been a multiple vehicle crash and it is blocking all northbound traffic at this time. If possible, find alternate routes and avoid this area. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation."


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Multiple plane crashes have dominated the headlines the past few weeks. But despite these particular tragedies, safety advances and improvements in staff training have helped improve air crash survival rates in recent years. Here are 10 things that experts suggest you do to prepare yourself in the unlikely event of a problem on your next flight, according to CNN.
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March 12, 2014 —
UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY, NY — Sullivan County officials have been working for a couple of years on a project to enhance and upgrade six access points to the Upper Delaware River. There is one access point in each of the river towns. The broad outlines of the projects are posted on the county website, and can be viewed at tinyurl.com/n8gldml.
The county is accepting public input on the plan until March 21. The program is being coordinated by the Sullivan County Department of Planning and Environmental Management, which has published an analysis of each site.
The first is located beneath the existing bridge at Pond Eddy, which will eventually be replaced by a new bridge. The analysis says, "Site needs to primarily accommodate fishing from the shoreline." The project might also include interpretive signage related to the existence of an old canal wall that exists at the location.
The second location is near Barryville and currently features a launch site that can be used by cars with trailers. A potential program at that location might include, "trash cans, picnic tables, and seasonal portable toilets," and "hard-surface paving areas to improve river ingress/egress at the shoreline."
The third location is the river access at Ten Mile River, which is currently used as a drop-off point for canoe liveries and is home to a seasonal National Park Service ranger station. A hard surface might be added to this location to aid with parking, as well as trash cans, picnic tables and seasonal toilets.
The forth location is the river access at Skinners Falls, which is currently used for kayak and canoe launching as well as fishing and swimming. A project at this location might include "trailer parking and trailer access for driftboat guides," two boat ramps and "additional car parking (site requires approximately 100 spaces at peak use)."
The fifth location is the access area where Callicoon Creek enters the river near the Callicoon Youth Center. According to the analysis this was "formerly the premier access point in the region including trailer access and restrooms." The analysis says the site "needs to primarily accommodate motorized and non-motorized boat launches. But it also says, "no formal launch areas; maintain natural look as much as possible."
The sixth location is the access at Long Eddy, which is currently used as a drift boat launch site, and for fishing from the shore. A project for this access might include, "trailer parking and trailer access (12-15 trailers and vehicles) and car parking."
With the exception of the Pond Eddy site, all of the sites have been used as boat launches in the past, or are currently being used. There are complex arrangements of ownership, operation and cooperation involved in the sites, and moving forward could involve cooperation from various entities and individuals.
Detailed information, photos and drawings of all six access points can be seen on the Sullivan County website at tinyurl.com/n8gldml.


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Longmont's newest craft beer brewery will open for business at noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 335 First Ave.
"We're all excited," Mark Lusher, one of four co-founders, said Wednesday. "There's a little nervous energy as well because there's so much to do and get ready. We want to hopefully get a great start and establish a good reputation."
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Lusher, who works in IT and web development and owns the Colab co-working space in downtown Boulder, is starting the brewery with Candace Newcomb, an accountant, and Jean and Dan Ditslear, who own a marketing firm in Longmont.
Lusher is head brewer, while Dan Ditslear will assist. But all four founders plan to have a hand in the brewery's operations. 300 Suns – the name a nod to Colorado's 300 days of sunshine per year – has also hired three part-time bartenders with plans to bring on a couple more, Lusher said.
The crew's 3,000-square-foot brewery will include a 1,250-square-foot tasting room. There is also a 650-square-foot deck, though for a few days in September a dock seemed more appropriate.
The 300 Suns founders signed their lease just days before September's historic flood that ripped through the center of Longmont. About two blocks north of the St. Vrain River, 300 Suns had floodwater up to the building on all sides. Luckily, the building was elevated just enough that floodwater wasn't able to get inside. The only slight damage came from rainwater seeping in through the roof, though Lusher said none of it caused much of an issue given that it came before build-out had begun.
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- Do you have a favorite Bible verse or story that has personal meaning to you?
- What piece of the Compassion program had the biggest impact on you and your life? (Fellowship with Christians, having access to medical care, meals that were provided, educational opportunities, or something else?)
- Are there things Compassion could do to improve their service to young people and families?
- Do you have any tips for sponsors, having been through the process from the sponsored child's perspective? Was there anything your sponsor did that was especially memorable or meaningful for you?
Yes, I do. My favorite Bible verse is Lamentations 3:21-25. And if you read the whole chapter you'll see why even more.
My favorite Bible story is the story of Joseph, for I can associate with how brothers (and sisters in my case) can disown you or treat you in a way that suggests that you are not part of the family, and how God uses all those bad experiences not only for His glory but also to lift us up and to bless others in the process.
Gosh, it's really hard to pick one program that had the most impact because all of them played a major role in my life as I was growing up, but the one that comes to mind was the Thursday Bible study I used to attend when I was 9 years old. It was here that I was exposed to the word of God, which gave me a chance to give my life to Christ (my best decision ever) and equip me with the basic foundation for the Word of God and fellowship with others – something I still treasure to date.
By the way, I can't forget the meals (which tells you I love to eat … Ha!) coz honestly, this was the only place where most of us children from the slums had the chance to enjoy three meals a day.
And yes, educational opportunities, because I wouldn't be where I am were it not for the chance to go to school.
Give more opportunities for many more young men and women to join the program, which in a way comes back to the issue of more sponsors, which are you and me.
Tips for sponsors:
- Please write those letters. You have no idea the impact those letters have. Well, maybe you do. 🙂
- Pray for your children. They face a lot and battle with a lot.
- If possible and God wills, try and visit your sponsored child. It will be like a dream come true for them.
Memorable moments:
- My first letter from my sponsor. (Unfortunately, this was during my time in the Leadership Development Program). By the way, I had that letter framed and it now occupies a prominent place on my bedroom wall, but don't tell anyone … Ha!
- The other most memorable moment was a visit by my sponsor, which to date is still one of the best days of my life.
Most of them actually volunteered. I guess they saw I will be a very important person in the future and they want to position themselves strategically. Ha! If you want, Kelly, you can also send in your application, and I can see what can be done. 😉
Good question. The need to slow down, stop running and just let go and let God.
Yes, and sadly to say, many.
It's really hard to point to just one thing, coz it's a combination of many factors. But one thing that comes to mind (and from experience) is the environment you live in, the people that you surround yourself with and the "voices" that you listen to.
Most of the kids in the slum grow up in an environment that screams "you can't make it," "you will never amount to anything," and if they aren't careful they can end up believing this. That's why one of the answers I gave as a tip for sponsors is to pray for your children and to write those letters to remind them to listen to the "voice of truth."
Many, but one thing is for sure: Take a chance on many more lives the same way my sponsor took a chance on me.
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There comes a moment in the life of every child when you find out your parents are just people: Maybe you saw your dad getting intoxicated, or being racist, or committing mass murder. Nobody's perfect, is our point. As we've covered once before, this includes your favorite childhood characters, because for every pop culture icon, there's at least one obscure episode where they can be seen doing exactly the things we just mentioned. For example ...
6 Popeye Straight-Up Shoots a Dude in the Head
When he's not pimping fried chicken and weight-gain supplements or weaning children onto a cancer-ridden tobacco-smoking life with candy cigarettes, Popeye seems like a pretty cool guy. Sure, he's kind of an attention whore, but wouldn't you be too if you had that impressive physique?
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His achievements are an inspiration to grossly deformed people everywhere.
The problem is, when a character has been around for as long as Popeye, he's bound to have some skeletons in his closet (mostly super racist ones). In Popeye's case, that would be the literal skeleton of the dude he shot in cold blood at the end of the cartoon short "Happy Birthdaze" from 1943. To be fair, it was a different time, and killing people for no reason was more socially acceptable.
The short, which you probably won't see aired on Cartoon Network anytime soon, begins with Popeye talking a young sailor out of committing suicide.
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Always a fun way to start a kids' cartoon.
Popeye, not wanting his fellow sailor to blow his brains all over the ship, invites him to his birthday party. Unfortunately, the troubled man is really annoying, so like anyone else would, Popeye plots to beat on him with a baseball bat, because apparently Popeye is Joe Pesci in Casino.
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"You think I'm funny now?"
"But Popeye, that's Joe Pesci in Goodfe- AGH!"
After the whole party has been ruined, Popeye ends up stuck in the basement furnace with his new friend. When the guy starts enthusiastically singing "Happy birthday to my pal," Popeye finally gets him to shut up ... by shooting him in the goddamn head. Seriously. We see a flash in the dark accompanied by a loud bang, and then dead silence.
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"Your life I will finish, cause I eat my spinach, it's first-degree hom-i-cide!" *bang* *bang*
And that's it. This cartoon ends with a murder. That's the punchline. Apparently, every Popeye cartoon since this one has been set in Popeye's deranged imagination as he lives out his life sentence in jail. At least that explains the Robin Williams movie.
5 Winnie the Pooh Was a Huge Dick in His Comic Strip
As anyone who grew up watching or reading the adventures of Winnie the Pooh can tell you, there was usually very little douchebaggery in the Hundred Acre Wood; the place was completely asshole-free (literally and figuratively, since stuffed animals don't poop). In fact, everyone was so damn nice all the time that it was almost unnerving.
However, the good-natured tone of the books and cartoons didn't translate very well into the official comic strip, where Pooh inexplicably acts like a giant dickhead.
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We don't laugh at you, Eeyore.
And we mean all the time. That was his personality -- he was a shithead. They did strips about Pooh bullying his friend Piglet without provocation not once:
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"Let's see if you can tumble down a cliff right."
Or twice:
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There's not even a joke there. He's just being Winnie the Shit for no reason.
But all the time:
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"You know what that means."
"Aw, geez. I'll get the gimp mask."
Yes, apparently Winnie's favorite pastime when the cameras aren't rolling is making his friends feel like shit. This seems like some kind of underground comic created by a vengeful ex-Disney animator, but it's not. The comic strip, which was syndicated in newspapers from 1978 to 1988, was actually a licensed Disney property, overseen by Disney staff, who you would think should know that Winnie the Pooh's ability to not act like a dick all the time was pretty much the core concept of the character.
It gets worse. Here he is tormenting poor clinically depressed Eeyore:
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They couldn't fit in an extra panel to show Eeyore hanging himself with his tail.
There are many more examples of the lovable cartoon bear emotionally abusing everyone. If these are supposed to represent Christopher Robin's play sessions, it's no wonder the kid's only friends are his stuffed animals. The strip continues to be reprinted today, and will presumably continue to do so until a Disney employee finally opens a newspaper and reads it. But hey, at least we can rest easy knowing Pooh did eventually get exactly what was coming to him:
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This was followed by a 10-strip series of just Pooh screaming, over and over.