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The 15 year-old me–you know, that creeper-sporting miscreant whose aura reeked of nothing but smugness and apple-coated watermelon–would have loved the film's opening scene. Actually, what am I saying? Modern me loved it as well. What I'm clumsily trying to convey using this jumble of typed words is that the extended sequence where we follow William Rice as stalks the halls of his secretive office building, all the while this menacing electro beat throbs in the background, was the epitome of industrial cool.
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Libyans battle for future
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Rebels try to end dictator's rule
Ragtag rebel forces try and force an end to the 42-year reign of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
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Alexander P.K. JeldresJuly 04,2013
Alexander P.K. Jeldres
PLAINFIELD Alexander Paul Kowalewicz Jeldres, 37, died Saturday, June 29, 2013, in East Montpelier.
He was born Aug. 8, 1975, in Boston, the son of J. Nelson and Ludmilla (Kowalewicz) Jeldres.
He graduated from Gardner (Mass.) High School in 1993.
He maintained dual citizenship with the United States and Chile and had lived in Boston for many years. He traveled the world and visited war-torn countries.
He was a musician and an artistic person. He enjoyed painting, stonemason work and the Boston Bruins.
Survivors include his mother, Ludmilla Kowalewicz, of Plainfield, and his father, of Massachusetts; his maternal grandmother, Anna Michailow, of Massachusetts; a sister, Angie Domino, of Plainfield; a niece and two nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 5, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Jacob Orthodox Church, 376 Route 12 North in Northfield Falls.
There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alexander Kowalewicz Jeldres Fund, P.O. Box 203, Plainfield, VT 05667, to be used for a scholarship to benefit an artistic student.
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In response to the global food crisis, Compassion International has begun interventions for the countries we serve.
Last week we received this photo from Haiti, where they have begun distributing food kits for temporary relief to the families who have been hardest hit. These parents are waiting in line to receive their food kit vouchers from the Compassion Haiti staff.
Seeing this photo affected me. Looking at the parents, I was struck by how they look so, forgive me, normal. I know how wretchedly condescending that sounds. No matter how much we intellectually agree that the people in poverty are no different from us, there's still this little piece of our psyches that can have an us/them mindset.
The problem with this is the disconnect that happens. When we think of "the poor," we get this hazy picture in our mind of children with bloated bellies and flies in their eyes. And although this picture in our minds is thoroughly pitiable, it's utterly unrelatable. We don't think of them as we would our aunts or neighbors or nephews. We think of them as people we feel bad for, even very bad for, but can't really understand or relate to. We disconnect. An iron wall slams down in our minds separating us from them.
And so it can become easy to glaze our eyes over, move on, and forget. We don't connect with those individuals suffering as our fellow humans, but as a big crowd of foreigners somewhere else unknown and unseen.
Look at that woman in the yellow dress. Look at the dignity in her face. Look at that man in the blue shirt. His eyes seem to look right through me. I don't think any amount of intellectual striving will get me to the point where I view the people suffering around the world as I ought. But rather, we need God's Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and minds, to help us to view each individual the way He views them.
"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless." —Matthew 9:36, NIV


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Mitch Williams
Relief Pitcher
Career w/Phillies: 231.1 IP / 20-20 / 3.11 ERA / 218 K
When Williams arrived in Philadelphia, he was already one of baseball's better closers, saving 36 games in 1989 for the Cubs. In his first two seasons in Philadelphia, "Wild Thing" posted ERAs of 2.34 and 3.78, not bad work (of course, his WHIPs of 1.336 and 1.642 are almost unbelievable for a successful pitcher). That set him up for the 1993 campaign, where he anchored a bullpen that was among baseball's best. His 3.34 ERA (despite a 1.613 WHIP) established him as an elite closer for one of the game's best teams. Of course, most of us will remember Williams not for the first 206 games of his Phillie career, but his final one. The home run he surrendered to Joe Carter to win the 1993 World Series etched him in history, and really, ended his baseball career. Today, of course, he's highly respected as a baseball analyst. And Philly fans? They love him.
Comment: Whether he's "Wild Thing" or "Mitchy-Poo," Williams will always hold a soft spot in our hearts. In my opinion, no Phillie closer had better success in more dramatic situations. Sure, Brad Lidge is perfect and Jose Mesa has the save count, but nobody did it with more gusto than Mitch.
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No one ever rocked a mullet as hard as Mitch Williams.
I aged 20 years watching Mitch pitch. I chain smoked, prayed, cursed, cried and cheered. I felt like a wet dishcloth after every outing where Mitch pitched.
Shaky pitcher, solid guy.
Who can honestly say as a Phillies player that they had one of the worst memories in Phillies history and be remembered for it, then be loved more from the city that dreads the memory. Mitch Williams is one of the most beloved Phillies in recent history for what he did on the mound and being able to come back and be an analyst of the team. That takes a lot of courage.
Mitch Williams ruined my childhood, and I hated him for many years, but now I'm over it, and I think he's a great analyst. The guy knows baseball very very well.
I ruined my life when i was 16 and i will hate him for the rest of my life for blowing the world series. The Phillies eased the pain this year but he made me cry and i will never forgive him for that. I recently saw the joe carter bat at an exhibit and wanted to break the glass, take the bat, and burn it.
i mean He
I met a girl recently who is from a suburb of Kansas City and the town Joe Carter is from, and she knows him and is good friends with his daughter. She moved to Philly a few months ago, and she went to the parade in her Royals hat. When she told us she knew Joe Carter, we made fun of her and she didn't understand why until we explained it to her.
I could not stand the sight of Mitch or Joe Carter for a long, long time. Still, a world series title heals all wounds.
I heard from LJ that everyone of the pitchers was spent by the WS that year. There was no gas left in the tank for anyone, let alone Mitch Williams.
He was throwing the ball at 75 mph! Tops!
Regardless, past is past, the guy is a terrific analyst now, funny and quite knowledgable.
Mitch Williams gets a lot of the blame for the 1993 world series loss, but if you all remember he was pitching on fumes. Fregosi was throwing him out there damn near every game, and I put more of the blame on him. It is easy to see how people can make Williams the villian, but the blame shouldn't all go to him.
Williams is now a great baseball analyst, and a hilarious co-host on the WIP morning show.
Mitch wasnt called wild thing for nothing… but a truely stand up guy…i live in the same town he lives in and see him often and he will be the first one to sit down and b.s. with you and buy you a beer. A true gentleman and not to mention one of the best characters this franchise has ever seen. I am glad to call him a Phillie and he is great on TV!
I loved Mitch's style! Load the bases, then strike 3 guys out! He makes a mean salsa too!
Cheers to Mitch Williams! One of my favorite sports personalities!
I had him in my top 10, I loved him as a player and thought the fans were really hard on him after the series. He gave us everything he had and you really can't ask for more then that. Not to mention I love the fact that he would take part in a charity softball game with Joe, talk about being at complete peace with your past.
Greg V, you got that right. I remember Opening Day in 1989 when he gave up three singles to the Phillies then struck out Schmidt and two others. After the game he couldn't stop talking about how he struck out Schmidt – even when they pointed out how he'd almost blown the 5-4 Cubs win by giving up three hits to start the 9th.
Justin mentioned courage. I totally agree. The guy was literally run out of town in 93 and now is very well liked again as an analyst and producer of some fine salsa. To be able to make that turnaround is a testament to his (and our) character.
By the way, I am watching game 4 against the Dodgers on Comcast. What an incredibly exciting game.
People needed a scapegoat for the failure of our beloved '93 Phillies… Mitch Williams shouldered the blame because he loved this city. Not many guys leave this town with admiration; Mitch came back because he loves the passion. You have to respect that. Looking back, we can all agree that it wasn't Wild Thing that lost the series, it was burnout… it takes a lot of energy for a less talented team to win and they couldn't keep that up. I am glad that he has been welcomed back as a Philadelphian.
So we went from Granny Hammer to Wild Thing… get your mind out of the gutter.
Game 4 of the NLCS was a classic among classics. The Stairs home run should have earned him a spot on the top 100.
How ironic that Mitch Williams was ranked 93.I remember getting home from a funeral…um er a wedding,at the very second I turned on the TV,Joe Carter hit that shot into left.I can still hear Sean MacDonough yelling "The winners and still Champions,the Toronto Blue Jays"
I held Mitch responsible for 15 years, until I finally watched the 1993 Sports Classic on ESPN (I taped it in 2003, but could not watch it until November 2008). Kruk brought up a good point – Not only were Andersen and Wiliams running on fumes (I love Larry though), but there were some hit batsmen and other plays which allowed Carter to bat again. In addition, as some of you said, Mitch is a stand-up guy… So for 15 years I blamed Mitch, but the Phillies were worn down in Game 6… Now, I hold more stock in Game 4 that we lost (the 15-14 game), than game 6 as we would have forced a Game 7 either way. Who cares though now, World ******* Champs.
It's a real credit to Mitch Williams' personality that he's become such a beloved figure in Philadelphia. Us Philly fans have been known to run people out of town for crimes much less significant than ending the Phillies chances at a rare World Series title. Mitch was given hell for a while, but I think the fact that he stuck through it earned the Phillies' fans respect. A lesser man would have run away and never come back. Thanks for coming back Mitch!
A good choice. My first memory of Mitch Williams was when he was pitching for the Cubs, came in to save the game and walked three Phillies to load the bases with no man out. We were down by 1 run. Mitch then proceeds to strike out the next three guys including Mike Schmidt. He carried us to the series that year and deserves recognition for it.
On a side note, I started to come up with my own list of the top 100 Phillies and it's kind of depressing. It's seriously difficult to come up with 100 quality guys. I now understand why Botalico and Mesa made the list!
"I ruined my life when i was 16 and i will hate him for the rest of my life for blowing the world series. The Phillies eased the pain this year but he made me cry and i will never forgive him for that. I recently saw the joe carter bat at an exhibit and wanted to break the glass, take the bat, and burn it."
Seriously, dog? he ruined youre life? trust me, im as big a phils fan as the next guy, but i find it outrageous when people say stuff like this in regards to mitch williams. he threw a bad pitch, it happens. it obviously killed no one as much as him
It would have been unthinkable for a Philly fan to like this guy for a couple of years after "the pitch"..
But he is very knowledgable and funny too….I cant wait to hear his take on things.
And he seemed to come along right at the time John Marzano went to the internet baseball stuff…
I think Marzano was the one we loved to hear after games with his South Philly comedy,so he groomed us for the Mitch Williams goofyness,and we forgot about "the pitch"
These comments summarize what it means to be a true Philadelphia Sports fan! I LOVE IT. I like many others I couldnt stand "Wild Thing" after the pitch. Wow that hurt. BUT he was one that wore that uniform with pride and attitude! Thats what a true Philly Sports figure is, pride and ATTITUDE! As for the Pitch, I cant even say he threw a "Bad" pitch.
Within the US it's, nicely for now Do all that,just leave out the abuse and fowl language.


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Investing ultimately comes down to math. How much do you need to save? How long will your savings last once you start taking withdrawals?
The answers can all be determined by running mathematical formulas. This is why when Bryant University professor Robert Muksian suggested an article explaining how to calculate answers to these questions using a basic calculator, I expressed interest in it.
I realize some of you probably are not fans of math. Throughout my school years, I wasn't either. Rather, I sat through algebra and calculus wondering just how x + y could equal z. After graduating college, I began to realize that all math boils down to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. If you have a basic calculator and a sheet of paper and know what the inputs are, you can solve many mathematical formulas.
As far as portfolio math, there are several shortcuts that can give you an estimate good enough for planning purposes. These shortcuts use magic numbers like 72. (Dividing 72 by the forecast rate of return, or interest rate, calculates how long it will take for savings to double.) Robert gives you several equations incorporating magic numbers here.
If you embrace math, or just want to learn more about magic numbers, be sure to also read the appendix that Robert gave us. You can access the PDF at www.aaii.com/journal/article/magic-numbers-appendix.
This issue's Beginning Investor column focuses on what you should look at when monitoring a portfolio. Though total return is important, developments that could cause an investment's attractiveness to change are even more important. I elaborate here.
Total return encompasses both price changes and dividend payments. Going overseas can help you achieve a higher total return, thanks to stronger dividend growth and international diversification. This has been particularly the case for Asian stocks over the past several years. I spoke with Jesper Madsen, who manages two dividend-oriented mutual funds for Matthews Asia, about what investors should consider. A transcript of our conversation starts here.
Here in the U.S., corporations are sitting on record amounts of cash. AAII President John Bajkowski looks for firms with a high level of net cash relative to share price as a preliminary stock filter. Details about this First Cut screen and a list of the passing companies are here.
Regardless of whether you invest domestically or overseas, having clear rules for determining when to buy and sell will make you more a successful investor. For example, W. Scott O'Neil of MarketSmith uses chart patterns to identify buying opportunities and sell rules to limit losses. He elaborates on some of his portfolio management strategies here.
As we went to press, the S&P 500 had a higher yield than 10-year Treasury bonds, which has only happened 20 times since 1953, according to Sam Stovall of Standard & Poor's. Even though it's hard to see interest rates going much lower, bonds still have an important role in your portfolio. They provide return of investment and give diversification benefits relative to stocks. The key is to be a long-term investor, use bond ladders and look to the yield curve for opportunities. Stan and Hildy Richelson of Scarsdale Investment Group elaborate further here.
Even if yields are suggesting that stocks are undervalued relative to Treasury bonds, being selective about which stocks you buy is still important. A screen, such as Stock Market Winners, can help. This strategy seeks out stocks possessing nine characteristics of potential future winners. Wayne Thorp, AAII's senior financial analyst, explains the strategy's rationale and shows you a list of passing companies here.
Finally, AAII founder and chairman James Cloonan writes about the Model Shadow Stock Portfolio. He discusses the market's volatility, the latest portfolio changes and his decision to continue holding Conn's (CONN). You can see his analysis here.
Wishing you prosperity, Charles
Charles Rotblut, CFA
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If you are alive and reading this today and the world has not been shaken and burned to the ground, then we were right once again. We were 99.9 percent certain the rapture would not happen last week. That's because we have amazing psychic powers that enable us to predict the future. Remember, we're the same folks who said Obama was born in the United States and possessed a long-form birth certificate.
We hope you didn't tell off the boss and stop paying the bills in advance of last week's false alarm.
About a month ago, a caravan of impressive trucks rolled throughout North America, each painted up to announce that the world would end on May 21, 2011. The doomsday prediction of 89-year-old evangelical radio host Harold Camping gained momentum and became familiar to most Americans. A few took him seriously. All over the United States, stories were told in local media of business people who were closing their shops for doomsday. Some Americans stocked bomb shelters with food and water, just as they did before Dec. 31, 1999 — the last time the world was going to end.
Anyone, with any extreme message, is able to find a following in these times. Obama's birth certificate is not real and bin Laden is not dead, because kooky conspiracy theorists dupe the gullible. The Rev. Jim Jones managed to get more than 900 members of the Peoples Temple to commit suicide in 1978 by drinking cyanide-laced Flavor-Aid.
Cult leader Marshall Applewhite convinced 39 to kill themselves in 1997 in order to reach an alien spacecraft that he said was following Hale-Bopp — a comet the cult members worshipped.
The Rev. Fred Phelps, of Kansas, gets people to believe that God hates the United States because it tolerates the peaceful existence of gays.
Though Camping claimed to have based his prediction on knowledge of the Bible, educated Christians knew better. They knew of Matthew 24:36, which says that "no one knows the day or the hour."
The Clovis News Journal defends the right of Camping to spread weird theories. We defend the rights of anti-gay hate preachers, though we despise the message.
Tolerating these people is a cost associated with maintaining freedom. But freedom is best maintained in a context of self control and responsibility. Radical preachers, the likes of Camping, do more to harm religion and religious liberty than anti-religion activists could dream of doing. We don't expect radical fear mongers and hate mongers to control themselves. But when they operate under the umbrella of Christianity, it is important for mainstream Christians to speak out. Do not let media-savvy crackpots symbolize your religion. Take them on, using the real words of the faith.


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Alaska's Sen. Lisa Murkowski has announced her support for same-sex marriage, becoming the third sitting GOP senator to back the right for gay and lesbian couples to marry. Take a look at some other Republicans who support same-sex marriage.
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Pretty much all fashion week parties are amazing - they have the best dj's and bands, are at the coolest new spots, and have the best looking crowd. Within this collection of great parties, though, there are a few that stand out each year, taking things to another level. One of those is the Alexander Wang after party.
In past years, it's been held in a back alley Chinatown ping pong hall, a gas station, a shopping mall, and other surprising spots. However, it's not just whimsical locations that make these parties legendary, it's the unique energy among the crowd that knows this is the night to go all in.
This year was no exception. Rather than find an exotic locale, this year's party was hosted at the newly opened club, Gilded Lily. As you can see from the pics, the gold-plated room was the perfect spot for this select group of the fashion-clique to let loose and dance like everyone is watching.


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Oh heeeyyyyy you!! Remember that time you jammed it up my ass?? Honey say I to my former business partner! !ReplyCancel
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@Haywood are those real porn names or did you make them up? They're funny either way.ReplyCancel
Bruce was first one I thought of. But the bl doesn't say the wife is a celeb.
@Basil. It doesn't say wife is "known" that's why the public might not already have put this together. (If this is true)
It is weird that a porn dude would talk shop in front of hubby and on supermarket line where all could hear. But then Porn Dude might be trippin.
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Bulge: [interrupting Gerry and Cookie in the studio while they're recording] Cookie?
Cookie Fleck: Yeah?
Bulge: Cookie Guggleman?
Cookie Fleck: Yeah. Do I know you?
Bulge: Does this ring a bell?
Bulge: "I'm not wearing underwear".
Cookie Fleck: Bulge? Get outta town!
Oh those are real poems names alright. (Not that Ive ever seen a porn film or anything like that)ReplyCancel
*porn names*ReplyCancel
@FSP: Can't be Ron Jeremy. He wouldn't talk to anyone unless they were buying him something.ReplyCancel
Names are real, I knew a few and found the rest through a search. Then I cleared out search history on my work computer. I own the computer, but not the network. Of course when the CEOs computer was
riddled with Russian porn and viruses, no one said anything..to his face.
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@Zach: How would he know? Have you ever seen any of the extensive modeling work she did in Europe? Wouldn't be surprising if Beff has a Woodman screaming anal scene out there or a German Goo Girls scene. It is probably all nicer stuff than the Middle Eastern businessmen might have had her do.ReplyCancel
@Yoj: No, not Ron Jeremy. If I could suck my own cock, I wouldn't have any time for the internet.ReplyCancel
@Yoj: Not very much, I got a short stack of dimes.ReplyCancel
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@Yoj: Sexual, Racist or Misogynist?
I'm on a different hard drive, so I don't have all my celebs shoehorned into dirty jokes at hand, but I can do some of them too.ReplyCancel
@Yoj: How come a bride wears white on her wedding day?
Cause every guy wants his dishwasher to match the fridge and sink.ReplyCancel
What is the worst thing about 2 Kardashians going over a cliff in an Escalade?
An Escalade seats 8.ReplyCancel
What's the difference between a woman and a toilet?
Toilet don't wanna cuddle after you drop a load in it.ReplyCancel
Lindsay Lohan gets married to an Arabian Sheik. After a few months Dina is visiting LiLo's palace, walks into her room and finds her crying in bed.
"What's the matter Linds?" Dina says.
"Ma, it's the Sheik. All he wants to do is fuck me in the ass. Fuck Me In The Ass! Twice a day he fucks my ass. When we got married my asshole was the size of a dime. Now it is as big as a silver dollar."
Dina takes her hand and looks into her eyes and responds, "So for ninety cents, your making a big deal?"ReplyCancel
How many Kennedys does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
2, one to hold the lightbulb and one to drink until the room spins.ReplyCancel
The other day I was in an elevator w/ Tara Reid. I asked her if I could smell her pussy. She yelled "NO!", so I said it must be her feet then.ReplyCancel
Whattaya say to a woman w/ no arms or legs?
Nice tits.ReplyCancel
The redneck one reminds me of this classic, I slightly reworked:
Khloe needs a new dress for the prom, so she asks Bruce for some money. "You know what you have to do." he says, and Khloe proceeds to get on her knees and start blowing him. "This tastes like shit." she shouts and Bruce replies, "Yeah, Rob needed a tux and limo."ReplyCancel
I like the Spit/Swallow/Gargle joke.
When they were married, Tom Cruise goes running into Katie's room and says, "Katie, at my last $cio get together, the guys were all teasing me that we don't have sex, so can you tell me what your pussy looks like so I can describe it next time they tease me?"
Katie tells him OK, then asks, "Before or after sex?"
"I guess before sex."
Well it looks like the petals of a flower.
"OK, thats seems pretty. How about after sex?"
Have you ever seen a bulldog eating mayonnaise?ReplyCancel
Whattaya get when you cross Whoopi Goldberg and a gorilla?
An ugly gorilla.
What do you get when you cross Jessica Simpson and a stump?
A dumb stump.ReplyCancel
Who makes more money, Paris Hilton or her drug dealer?
Paris Hilton, because she can always wash her crack and sell it again.ReplyCancel
Why should you only roofie chicks after taking them to Indian restaurants?
Because when they wake up with a sore ass the next day, they will think it was the curry.ReplyCancel
LOL @ the bag joke.ReplyCancel
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Doesn't matter she won't come.ReplyCancel
What is green, slimy and smells like Miss Piggy?
Kermit's dick.ReplyCancel
What is the difference between a chef's knife and an arguing woman?
The knife has a point.ReplyCancel
Why do married men like blow jobs so much?
10 minutes of peace and quiet.ReplyCancel
Why does Beyonce say to the left to the left to the left and not to the right to the right to the right?
She knows women shouldn't have rights.ReplyCancel
When is the only time it is polite to spit in an Italian girl's face?
When her mustache is on fire.
How come God invented gold chains?
So Italian guys know where to stop shaving.ReplyCancel
Whats the difference between a wife and a job?
After a few years, the job still sucks.ReplyCancel
What is the smartest thing to ever come out of a woman's mouth?
Einstein's cock.ReplyCancel
Why do women have 2 sets of lips?
So they can piss and moan at the same time.
Why did Helen Keller's teacher wear tight pants?
So she could read her lips.ReplyCancel
How many Kate Bosworths can you fit in a bathtub?
I don't know, they keep slipping down the drain.ReplyCancel
What do you throw a drowning $cio?
His wife and kids.ReplyCancel
LOL. In cider.
What does Michelle Obama do after she shaves her pussy?
Put a tie on him and send him to work.ReplyCancel
What is the difference between an epileptic oyster shucker and a hooker with diarrhea?
One of em shucks between fits.ReplyCancel
One last joke and then I gotta do some stuff before bed.
I move into a new house and as I was unpacking my stuff I hear a knock on the door. I open it to see John Travolta standing there. He says "Hi neighbor, just wanted to invite you to a party later. Gonna be lots of eating and drinking and fighting and fucking."
I get a big smile on my face and say, "Sounds like my kinda party, what should I wear?"
Travolta looks me dead in the eyes and says, "Doesn't matter. It's only going to be you and me."ReplyCancel
i laughed so hard my little chihuahua jumped off my chest from a deep slumber and is now mad cause i couldn't stop laughing and waking her upReplyCancel
yoj.. that's how i got the nickname "sugartits'!!!ReplyCancel
i'm also laying down on my sofa lol!!!ReplyCancel
Oh my…lol. You two owe me a new keyboard thanks very much.ReplyCancel
you got it yoj.. good night luvReplyCancel
Aww..thanks Yoj..lol. I changed it from my own face to someone with a much better eyebrow and cherry twisting game than I myself possess 😉ReplyCancel


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Benencia, F. (1999). Antiviral activity of sandalwood oil against Herpes simplex viruses-1 and -2. Phytomedicine 6(2), 119-23.
The study tested the antiviral activity of sandalwood oil, the essential oil of Santalum album L against Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2). Results demonstrated dose-dependent effect of sandalwood oil in inhibiting the replication of virus, and more significantly against HSV-1. The results also indicate a possible chemopreventive action of sandalwood oil against carcinogenesis.
Buckle, J. (2007). Literature review: should nursing take aromatherapy [1] more seriously? British Journal of Nursing, 16, (2), 116-120.
This article discusses the expansion of aromatherapy within the U.S. and follows 10 years of developing protocol and policies that led to pilot studies on radiation burns, chemo-induced nausea, slow-healing wounds, Alzheimers and end-of-life agitation. This article outlines pilot studies, carried out in the U.S. by nurses, that subsequently led to the integration of aromatherapy in hospitals.
Burt, S. A. (2003). Antibacterial activity of selected plant essential oils against Escherichia coli O157:H7. Letters in Applied Microbiology 36, 162-7.
The research studied the antibacterial properties of five essential oils (EO) on Escherichia coli O157:H7. The results show that oregano and thyme EO have significant in vitro colicidal and colistatic properties and are exhibited in a broad temperature range. The effects were greatly improved by the addition of agar as stabilizer. Bay and clove bud EO are shown less active in reducing the number of E.coli O157:H7.
Dryden, M., Dailly, S., Crouch, M. (2004). A randomized, controlled trial of tea tree topical preparations versus a standard topical regimen for the clearance of MRSA colonization. Journal of Hospital Infec, 56, (4), 283-6.
A randomized, controlled study of 224 patients found tea tree to more effective at clearing MRSA from the skin of 114 hospital patients than mupirocin (Bactroban). Tea tree oil may be considered in regimens for eradication of methicillin-resistant Staaphylococcus in hospitals.
Edris, A. (2007). Pharmaceutical and therapeutic potentials of essential oils and their individual volatile constituents: A review. Phytotherapy Research 21, 308-323.
Essential oils are widely used to prevent and treat human disease. This article outlines their possible roles, which include antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant and antidiabetic agents, as well as their potential modes of action, including prevention and treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases (including atherosclerosis and thrombosis). It also discusses essential
oils' application as natural skin penetration enhancers for transdermal drug delivery and their therapeutic properties with regard to aroma and massage therapy [2].
Hammer, K. A., Riley, T. V. (1999). Antimicrobial activity of essential oils and other plant extracts. Journal of Applied Microbiology 86, 985-90.
Hammer et al. investigated 52 plant oils and extracts for their antimicrobial activity(1999). They found that the essential oils extracted from lemongrass, oregano and bay inhibited all organisms at concentrations of <=2.0% (v/v). The study also found the antimicrobial effect of thyme oil against C. albicans and E. coli at the lowest minimum inhibitory concentration of 0.03% (v/v).
Hayashi, K., & Hayashi, T. (1994). Virucidal effects of the steam distilate from Houttuynia cordata and its components on HSV-1, influenza virus, and HIV. Planta Medica. 61, 237-41.
The anti-inflammatory activities of the water extract of dried plants of Houttuynia cordata was investigated by Hayashi et al (1994). The authors found the essential oils (Saururaceae) to have direct inhibitory activity against herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), influenza virus, and human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) without showing cytotoxicity, although it was not shown to have direct impact against poliovirus and coxsackie-virus.
Inouye, S., Yamaguchi, H. (2001). Antibacterial activity of essential oils and their major constituents against respiratory tract pathogens by gaseous contact. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 47, 565-73.
The antibacterial activity of fourteen essential oils and their major constituents in the gaseous state were evaluated against four different bacteria by Inouge and Yamaguchi (2001). The authors found H. Influenzae to be most susceptible to most essential oils examined. The research also indicated that the antibacterial action of essential oils was most effective when at high vapour concentration for a short time.
Sherry, E., Warnke, P. H. (2001). Percutaneous treatment of chronic MRSA osteomyelitis with a novel plant-derived antiseptic. BMC Surgery 1(1).
The single case clinical report described the use of a polytoxinol (PT) antimicrobial, a complex mixture whose major components are tea tree oil and eucalyptus to cure an intractable methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection of the lower tibia in an adult male. The study introduced a cheap, simple technique as a possible alternative to long-term systemic antibiotic therapy when administered percutaneously.
Takarada, R. et al. (2004). A comparison of the antibacterial efficacies of essential oils against oral pathogens. Oral Microbiology and Immunology, 19, 61-64.
This study showed that among the essential oils tested, manuka oil and tea tree oil in particular had strong antibacterial activity against periodontopathic and cariogenic bacteria. From a viewpoint of safety, these essential oils seem to be promising antibacterial substances for oral care at concentration of 0.2% or lower, which had little effect on human cells. Essential oil
mouth washes may have an important place in reducing plaque, gingivitis and odor in the oral home care routine.
Bassett, I. B., Pannowitz, D. L., & Barnetson, R. S. (1990). A comparative study of tea-tree oil versus benzoylperoxide in the treatment of acne. Med J Aust, 153(8), 455-458.
This single blinded randomized clinical trial evaluated the efficacy and skin tolerance of 5% tea-tree oil gel in treating mild to moderate acne comparing with 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion. The results showed that both forms of treatment had a significant effect in reducing the number of inflamed and non-inflamed lesions. It was observed that tea-tree oil had fewer side effects, although the onset of action of tea-tree oil was slower.
Caelli, M., Porteous, J., Carlson, C. F., Heller, R., & Riley, T. V. (2001). Tea tree oil as an alternative topical decolonization agent for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. The International Journal of Aromatherapy 11(2). [Originally published in The Journal of Hospital Infection (2000), 46, 236-237.]
In this pilot study, 30 adult patients infected or colonized with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were randomly assigned to receive a 4% tea tree oil nasal ointment and 5% tea tree oil body wash and a standard 2% mupirocin nasal ointment and the triclosan body wash. Tea tree oil products were found to perform better than mupirocin and triclosan, although the number of patients was too small for the difference to be statistically significant.
Gustafson, J. E., Chew, S., Markham, J., Bell, H.C., Wyllie, S. G., & Warmington, J. R. (1988). Effects of tea tree oil on Escherichia coli. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 26, 194-8.
The study documented the effect of tea tree oil (TTO) in stimulating autolysis in exponential and stationary phase cells of Escherichia coli. Stationary phase cells demonstrated less TTO-stimulated antolysis and also showed greater tolerance to TTO-induced cell death, compared to exponentially grown cells.
Hammer, K. A., & Riley, T. V. (1998). In-vitro activity of essential oils, in particular Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and tea tree oil products, against Candida spp. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 42, 591-5.
The study examined the in-vitro activity of a range of essential oils against the yeast candida. The final concentrations of tea tree oil were obtained from the diluted products in sterile distilled water after inoculation. A variety number of Candida isolates were tested for sensitivity to tea tree oil by the methods of agar dilution and broth microdilution. The study found the majority of tea tree oil tested possess anticandidal properties in vitro and suggested that they may be useful in the topical treatment of superficial candida infections.
Jandourek, A. & Vazquez, J. (1998). Efficacy of melaleuca oral solution for the treatment of fluconazole refractory oral candidiasis in AIDS patients. AIDS 12, 1033-7.
A single center, open-label clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of melaleuca solution derived from an Australian tea leaf. Two of the twelve AIDS patients treated for candidiasis were cured and six improved at the 4-week evaluation and a follow-up evaluation 2-4 weeks after the treatment stopped showed no clinical relapses in the two patients cured. The results of the study indicate that malaleuca oral solution may be used as an alternative regimen for AIDS patients with oropharyngeal candidiasis refractory to flueconazole.
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term5
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term23
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/media/Anti-microbials.pdf


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Cynthia Veenis
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A new faculty member in 2008, Cynthia brings over 30 years of clinical experience to EMU. After graduating from Penn State in 1980, Cynthia has worked with a wide range of patients, infant through geriatric, in a variety of settings. Most recently, she has worked in a 50 bed regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Prior this experience, Cynthia worked for 10 years on Family BirthPlace at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA. Previous clinical practice includes Hemodialysis, Adult Critical Care, and Medical/Surgical Nursing. Upon graduating from James Madison University in May 2008 with an MSN in Nursing Education, Cynthia accepted a faculty position at EMU where she enjoys the personal relationships established within the Christian academic community.
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Hawaii's Better Business Bureau (BBB) has made it easier to find out more dirt about local businesses. It launched a new online service at midnight Friday that allows anyone to read the details of complaints filed against businesses, along with information on how the company responds and the resolution, if any.
"People can see what exactly was wrong, what was the issue and then, of course, how it was taken care of," said Timothy Caminos, director of communications and public relations for Hawaii's BBB.
Caminos said they launched this service based on consumer feedback, and it's not only good for consumers, but also a good thing for businesses.
"Complaints are going to happen you know; even with businesses with the best intentions, things are going to come up. Nobody's perfect. But how they respond and take care of those complaints is a true measure of a company," said Scott Williams, president of Lex Brodie's Tire Co.
Michele Tom, who gets her vehicle serviced at Lex Brodie's said, "I would use it, especially if it's for a specialized service."
"I think it would be good if it had something to compare it to. You know, if you're just looking at complaints, I don't, I don't know? But, yeah, I think it might be a good service," said Tony Smith, who also has his vehicle serviced at Lex Brodie's.
Caminos said the site will show details of all complaints filed digitally with the BBB since November 2012.
Caminos added, "If there have been no complaints since that date, or if the complaint has come in before then, details will not show up."
He also said that information on the site is all factual, compared to subjective social media sites. "We have someone facilitate a conversation between the business and the consumer to come to the resolution, whereas Yelp does not."
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How to Measure Your Chassis For Front Roll Center Location
The front roll center location is extremely important to the performance of your race car chassis. Its position will determine how your suspension will react to the forces and motions caused by negotiating a turn.
There are two reasons why we need to know the location of the roll center. One is to help determine the camber change characteristics, the other is to help determine how the dynamic forces will influence the handling of the race car. The height of the roll center (above or below the ground) affects the camber change characteristics. The position left or right of the centerline of the car will determine how the suspension will react to the dynamic forces which will cause the car to roll in the turns.
Let's measure a race car together so that we can analyze a typical double A- arm front-suspension system. We will use these measurements in a two-dimensional (height and width) geometry software program. We want to determine where the roll center is located in order to determine how that location influences the geometric and dynamic characteristics of our race car. It's important to accurately measure these points if you expect to get accurate information back about the position of your roll center. Here are some helpful instructions on how to correctly measure the suspension points on your race car.
The first consideration is to find a level floor on which to measure. Professional teams use a surface plate made of thick machined steel. Not all of us are so fortunate. So, instead, find a portion of your garage floor that is level. We only need an area that measures about 65×20 inches to position the front suspension over.
The measurements are much easier to determine if the engine is out of the car. If you can't get them while the engine is out of the car, try to block the car up at the chassis corners in order to provide easy access to the lower-suspension mounting points. Use the same distance to block up at each corner. Remember to support the car safely and use jackstands as backups in case the car shifts while someone is under it. You can't use too much caution here. A good distance to block up is 10 inches, because this is an easy number to subtract from your initial height measurements. It's a good idea to record the actual distance the points are from the floor if the car was at ride height, to avoid confusion later on.
We need to establish a centerline of the chassis. To correctly analyze the roll center, which influences the camber change characteristics and dynamic properties of the chassis, we want to use a centerline which is halfway between the tire contact patches. This is the centerline which the car will feel as the forces react on it in the turns. It is important for us to know where our roll center is in relation to this centerline.
Ball-joint measurements will be easier to take if the wheel is removed. Here is a method that keeps the spindle in the correct position after the wheel is removed. Before you block the car up, measure and record the length of each front shock from bolt to bolt, with the car at ride height and the race weight in it (including all fluids and the driver). Then, block the car up as explained above and remove the shocks and springs (either the spring/shock combo in a coilover configuration or the shock and separate spring in a stock-type big-spring car). In place of the shocks, insert a piece of tubing or strap metal which has two holes drilled in the ends exactly the same diameter and distance apart as the shock lengths you measured.
Mark the center on the bottom of each tire and measure between them. Place a mark on the floor halfway between these two tire centers. Repeat this procedure for the rear tires. Then, snap a chalk line over these two centerline points, front to rear, to produce the centerline you will measure the width of each point to. Now you can remove the wheels, and the spindle will be at the exact same vertical position as it was when the car was at ride height.
Now that the car is positioned so that we can get to the chassis points, we need to determine the center of rotation for each point. This is easy for Heim joints or mono ball joints, but many race cars use the OEM-type ball joints. The center of rotation is not obvious for this type of ball joint. We'll need a little help. Do not eyeball these points and guess at the location. Instead, use the information supplied by each manufacturer. Your supplier should be able to get you this information. We've included centerline diagrams on two popular ball joints. Be persistent and get this information before you start. Your roll center location will only be as accurate as your measurements.
Now, we're ready to measure. First, determine the height of each point. Measure from the floor to the center of rotation for each point. Remember to subtract the distance you blocked the chassis up from ride height from this measurement. We want a number which represents the height of each point as if the car were at ride height with all of the race weight on it.
Getting the true height of the upper chassis mounts and ball joints is going to be difficult. You won't be able to measure at right angles to the floor directly to these points. There are suspension components in the way. So, we need to be innovative. Again, do not eyeball the measurements to these points. Use a small level to extend the height of the center of rotation out and beyond the suspension components so an accurate measurement can be taken. You need a helper to get this done right.
To measure the lower control-arm chassis points, use the front chassis mounting points on the chassis. Whether you have a strut-type system or an OEM-type lower control arm, you need to use the front chassis mounting point for a two-dimensional roll center analysis.
Now that you have recorded the heights of each point, measure the width each point lies from the centerline of the car. Use a plumb bob to project the lateral center of rotation down to the floor. Place a piece of masking tape on the floor to mark on. Put a crows foot mark on the tape and circle it so that it is easy to find. Measure from each point to the chalk line which marks the centerline of the race car. For this measurement, make sure the tape measure is at the right angles to the chalk line. We want the shortest distance.
D. This Windows-based software is easy to use as it shows a picture of the cross section of the chassis. Each height and width location is entered next to the picture point on the chassis diagram.
The software also allows you to quickly calculate the location of the roll centers and make changes to that location easily. The display shows the existing control-arm angles, both upper and lower, as well as the lengths of the upper control arms.
To make the changes to the roll center locations, simply type in the new control-arm angles or upper control-arm lengths and recompute the roll center locations. The program automatically calculates the new chassis mounting-point locations and tells you how far each one has moved from the original mounting points in the computer, should you decide to change them.
It's important to look at the control-arm angles which will determine the roll center location height and width (both static and dynamic). To reposition the roll centers, we must change these control-arm angles. For example, if we increase the right upper control-arm angle and/or decrease the left upper control-arm angle, we will move the roll center to the right from its original position. If we increase both the upper control-arm angles, we increase the roll center height.
The program calculates the tire camber angles after the chassis dives and rolls, and the kingpin angles of our spindles. Making changes to the upper control-arm lengths affects the amount of tire camber change when the chassis dives and rolls.
Additional pages in this software program contain provisions for calculating center of gravity, height, and wheel weights, when the user knows the percents he or she wants and the total vehicle weight.
Remember, the roll center width affects how the dynamic forces affect the front of the chassis and the height affects the amount of camber change that occurs during dive and roll. When you know where your roll center is located, you can better control how your race car will perform.
Determining the roll center on your race car is critical to tuning the suspension for maximum performance.
Measure across the tire contact patches and divide by two to determine the centerline of the chassis, and mark this line on the floor.
Removing the shock absorbers and installing solid rods cut to the ride-height length of the shocks allows you to measure the suspension for roll center at any time.


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By Mary Ann Milbourn By Mary Ann Milbourn Freedom Communications Freedom Communications Inc. has named Mitchell Stern, the former chairman and chief executive of Fox Television Stations Inc., as CEO of the Irvine, Calif.-based media company. Freedom owns the Portales News-Tribune, Clovis News Journal and Quay County Sun. "We are very pleased that Mitch has […]
Zias close out season with easy victory
By Kevin Wilson: Freedom New Mexico Already eliminated from playoff competition this season, Eastern New Mexico University's women sought to build some confidence for next season. Mission accomplished. The Zias capitalized on a hot-shooting first half, then rode the inside game of Til-Lois Fifer to hold off Texas A&M-Kingsville 75-61 in Saturday's season finale at […]


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Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Research into alternative forms of energy, especially energy security, is one of the major national security imperatives of this century.
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Chemistry used in measurement and detection science plays a crucial role in the Laboratory's Science of Signatures scientific thrust.
Measurement and detection science areas that require chemistry include nuclear and radiological, materials, biological, energy, climate, and space.
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- Synthesized a novel carboxyl-functionalized phosphorium room-temperature ionic liquid that could control the formation of solid-state uranium compounds. This type of ionic liquid has been proposed as electrolyte solutions that can be used for the electrodeposition of actinides during the reprocessing of nuclear fuels. Functionalized ionic liquids can address the low solubility of actinides by incorporating coordinating groups into the structure of the ionic liquid to promote complexation with uranium and plutonium.
- Developed a quick, fieldable method to detect live pathogens that can help detect hazardous bacteria in food supplies and thus help address public-health emergencies, such as major outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. The Los Alamos method eliminates the need for performing a laboratory culture and greatly speeds up the analysis process. This method uses bacterial siderophores to identify selectively and rapidly viable bacteria in their surroundings.
- Received accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation for the Los Alamos Nuclear Forensic Analysis Center in the field of chemical testing. Such accreditation involves bulk nuclear material analysis and is a key milestone for the Laboratory's nuclear forensics program. Los Alamos is one of two FBI "hub" laboratories for analyzing bulk special nuclear material. The FBI has in place a multi-laboratory network that assists criminal investigations related to planned or actual terrorist-driven nuclear attacks.
- Invested more than $27 million in instrumentation and infrastructure for the Laboratory's mass spectrometry capability. Such instrumentation and infrastructure are dedicated to the analysis of inorganic, organic, biological, gas, solid, and liquid samples for elemental, isotopic, and structural information. Mass spectrometry in the area of chemistry enables researchers to measure trace and ultratrace elements within nuclear fuels. It also enables scientists to measure very low concentration of radionuclides, particularly those found in environmental samples. A combination of radiochemistry, mass spectrometry, and counting technology enable Los Alamos scientists to perform routine environmental monitoring in support of treaty verification and other threat-reduction missions.
- Use mass spectrometry is nearly all aspects of bioscience research, from analyzing small molecules to characterizing chemical-warfare agents to studying nucleic acids. In the area of biofuels, scientists are using mass spectrometry to identify the proteins and enzymes associated with the breakdown of cellulose. Metabolomic studies using stable isotopes and mass spectrometry enable a comprehensive understanding of growth in bacteria and algae, which is also useful for the development of new biofuels. Furthermore, these techniques are being used to identify transcription factors and other regulatory molecules.
- Used optical spectroscopy to study (1) semiconductors (both magnetic and nonmagnetic) based on GaAs, CdTe, ZnSe, GaN, and ZnO; (2) carbon nanotubes, (3) colloidal semiconductor quantum dots, (4) organic semiconductors that incorporate metal-porphyrine/phthalocyanine complexes, and (5) gold- and silver-based SERS nanosensors rapid biological and chemical detection.
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|Steven C. Myers, Lav Tandon, Donivan R. Porterfield, Khalil J. Spencer, Mariam R. Thomas, and Patrick T. Martinez, "Gamma spectrometer measurements of microgram quantities of plutonium using uranium L X-rays in the 13-21 keV region," Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 1–6 (2012).
|Reid Porter, Christy Ruggiero, Don Hush, Neal Harvey, Patrick Kelly, Wayne Scoggins, and Lav Tandon, "Interactive image quantification tools in nuclear material forensics," Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 7877 (2011).
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The Karnes City Community Chamber held the August Board meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19 in the Karnes City Chamber office at 210 East Calvert Avenue, between Noe Leal's Barbecue Restaurant and Jay's Pharmacy. Our numbers are off the store front because we are beginning our " paint up fix up" of the front of the chamber building. One of our goals for 2014 and continuing into 2015 is Operation Beautification of main street, which of course, in our town is Calvert Avenue. We began the meeting at 5 p.m. sharp.
Other topics included The Lonesome Dove Parade float, The October 4th Family Fun Day and Santa in the Park for December. Our Banquet plans are underway and were also discussed. The banquet is being planned for March 2015. Please stop by and join us at our monthly meetings and have a tall glass of iced tea to cool down. Everyone that lives or works in the area is invited. We value your involvement. Remember we are here to support business. You don't have to be a member to attend, but if you are not a member, we will invite you to become a member.
If you have any questions, or any great ideas just call us at 830-780-3112 or call my cell at 830 534 5529.


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Public Notice to Boil Water
July 29, 2014
Due to a river crossing line break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system El Oso Water Supply Corporation (PWS # 1280007) to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water shoiuld be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.
If you have questinos concerning this matter, you may contact Carolyn Pfeil Black at El Oso WSC (830) 583-3543.


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Yay I am going to SA
Also, I think TEB will be the best one among the series..
Yay I am going to SA
Also, I think TEB will be the best one among the series..
Thanks. I posted it in the other GP thread as well. I was going to start a new thread but you beat me to the punch.
IF everyone shows up, yikes for TEB. That's easily the toughest field of all of them. I mean, YuNa, Mao, Nakano, Zhang - as well as Cohen and Kostner. Sort of like a mini-worlds if one thinks about it.
Meissner gets Russia and Japan. Both fields have top competitors but other than that shouldn't be too tough.
Cohen faces the reigning World Champ at both of her GP events. If she expects to be competitive, no better way to test yourself than to face the cream of the current crop.
I noticed Gilles and Bereswill have GP events. Guess they moved up from Juniors.
Czisny already has two GPs so looks like she's not going to get the TBD spot at SA.
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Hope Shen and Zhao don't hurt themselves.
I'm seeing Shen and Zhao!!!!
And D&S?!? I'm assuming that's a big IF...
I'll be on TEB
The ladies competition will be amazing and there'll be a lot of skaters that I love
By the way, I was surprised that Japan didn't call Mao.
Thanks for the link, EHDTKQORL123. Can you explain more about "...that Japan didn't call Mao". What's the news?
Oh gosh, Caroline pretty much has the toughest GP's out of all the US ladies.. That sucks... And wow, she has the same exact events as last year.
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wow TEB women and NHK men rock...
I will go to TEB for sure!
Hmm many 'retired' got two invitations as I see..Cohen, Shen and Zhao, who else?
They sent Chan to Russia and Jouby overseas...
Plushy name on the board.. dont wake me up...
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I can make them jpeg or anything and upload them somewhere if you want
Can I post here links of picasa or mediafire or something?
This season, not going to the Grand Prix Finals might be a good thing. Where is the Grand Prix Finals this year?
Caroline's tough assignments, facing the best of the best, should help her prepare for the Nationals and Olympics.
Just found out, it's in Japan. Not good for North Americans.
Whoa! Gotta give it to Shen/Zhao for coming back without endless media-whoring (BUT I LOVE YOU SASHA!)
Holy TEB ladies field! What did French fed get for booking the last place for their own lady?
Sasha got two assignments!
It's official! Daisuke is coming back!! And so is Plushenko
I just realized Yuna always gets the toughest assignment. Sucks to come from a weak fed, isn't it?
Mao is competing back-to-back. I'm worried she might be way exhausted.
On what basis Bebe merits a gp assignment over Angela? Btw, is the undecided SA spot reserved for MK or possibly Angela or Kristine?
Joannie will glide through gp. Competition is pretty minimal. I'm not insinuating anything of course
Phew, Shawn Sawyer received 2 GP assignments! I was worried he'd only get one.
Hmm, I wonder who the 3rd Canadian guy will be for SC.


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D&E students receive honors at ceremony
Davis & Elkins College students were recognized for their achievements throughout the 2012-2013 school year during the annual Academic Awards and Recognition Convocation on April 18 in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium.
Breanna L. Eskew, a senior from Buckhannon, was presented with the Dean's Award. The annual honor, awarded to a senior selected by the Office of Academic Affairs, was given by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Joe Roidt.
Biology and Environmental Science Department awards presented by Dr. Michelle L. Mabry, Chair, went to Jeffrey P. Adams, a senior from Fairmont; Kevin M. Eliason, a senior from Goochland, Va.; Conner W. Berkey a senior from Brandy Station, Va.; and Sydney B. Mucha, a junior from Mt. Clare. Mark E. Lanham, a senior from Elkins, was presented with The Robert E. Urban Memorial Award in recognition of his enthusiasm for environmental science.
Dr. Nadeem Khan, professor of economics and finance, presented Business and Entrepreneurship Department awards to Franklin D. Cottrill, a junior from Parkersburg; Jason T. Mallow, a senior from Bartow and Beverly; Breanna L. Eskew, a senior from Buckhannon; Patrick Myers, a senior from Montrose; Sara K. Hill, a senior from Charleston; Agustin Ochoa, a senior from Medellin, Colombia; and Christopher J. Young, a senior from Glasgow, Scotland.
Chemistry Department awards, presented by Dr. Oma O. Morgan, chair, were given to Phylicia L. Hudok, a senior from Huttonsville; and Brittany A. Spangler, a sophomore from Salem, Va. The Dr. Charles E. Albert Memorial Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Meredith D. Hill, a junior from Bridgeport.
Dr. Steven B. Creasey, chair, presented Education Department awards to Autumn B. Appleby, a junior from Greencastle, Pa.; Tiffany R. Carr, a senior from Beverly; Sarah N. Booth, a senior from Philippi; Ashleigh R. Hornick, a senior from Elkins; and Gary Seth Thompson, a junior from Belington.
English, Communication and Foreign Language Department awards were presented by Dr. Katherine D. Osborne, interim chair, to Kendra L. Collett, a senior from Elkins; and Adam V. Posey, a senior from Elkins. The Tatiana Jardetzky Scholarship in Foreign Languages and Cultures was given to Oseguera, a senior from Olivehurst, Calif., in recognition of scholarly progress in Spanish and literary English.
Awards for the Fine and Performing Arts Department were presented by April L. Daras, chair, to Eric A. Armstrong, a senior from Elkins; and Natalie C. Josimovich, a sophomore from Coalton. The Pendleton Prize in Theatre award was presented to Millie Omps, a junior from Slanesville. The annual recognition is presented to a junior who contributes to the Fine and Performing Arts Department in numerous ways. The award comes with $1,000 to be applied toward tuition.
Professor of History Jane Woods presented History and Political Science Department awards to Kristi D. Ayler, a senior from Madison, Va.; and Craig H. Martin, a senior from Elkins. The James H. Swanton Prize in History was awarded to Cacie K. Armstrong, a senior from Elkins and Barrackville. The Dorothy F. Roberts Achievement Prize was awarded to Adam V. Posey, a senior from Elkins.
Dr. Brian W. Moudry, interim chair of the Mathematics, Computer Science & Physics Department, presented awards to Zachary R. Hanshaw, a junior from Chloe; Jacob W. Lancaster, a senior from Kerens; Jenifer N. Kennon, a senior from Rowland Heights, Calif.; and Shannon N. Neuenschwander, a senior from Dalton, Ohio.
Dr. R. Carol Cochran, chair of the Nursing Department, presented awards to first-year students Melissa B. Denise, a sophomore from Montrose; Renee G. Denise, a sophomore from Montrose; and Ashley L. Sjoman, a sophomore from East Northport, N.Y.; and to second-year students Natalie Kniffen, a senior from Elkins; Brandon S. McCrobie, a junior from Rowlesburg; and Whitney N. Sharp, a senior from Valley Head.
Dr. John W. Zuboy, chair of the Psychology & Human Services, Sociology & Criminology Department, presented awards to Ashley T. Bowles, a sophomore from North Garden, Va.; Kimberly N. Howell, a senior from Bridgeport; Kelsea M. Curry, a sophomore from Durbin; Joshua A. Kehr, a senior from Smithburg, Md.; and Mary E. Umstead, a sophomore from Clifton Forge, Va.
Dr. Bryan L. Wagoner, chair of the Religion & Philosophy Department, presented a department academic achievement award to Robin Stillwater, a junior from Bowerston, Ohio.
Dr. Mary Ann DeLuca, chair of the Sport Science Department, presented awards to Yanery Hidalgo, a senior from Caracas, Venezuela; Amanda Serafini, a senior from Blasdell, N.Y.; Alanna M. Jones, a senior from Valley Home, Calif.; Amy C. Turner, a senior from Glen Allen, Va.; and Mallory L. Wishard, a senior from Waynesboro, Pa.
Special Achievement Awards were presented to Elaina L. Godfrey, a junior from Weston, Jan P. Chadwick Scholarship Award; Meredith D. Hill, a junior from Bridgeport, and Seth Thompson, a junior from Belington, Junior Marshal Awards; Shannon N. Neuenschwander, a senior from Dalton, Ohio, Faculty Senior Award; Halen Lockhead, a senior from Missoula, Mont., G. Thomas and Carolyn Mann Academic Scholarship Fund Award; Amy C. Turner, a senior from Glen Allen, Va., Minnick-McCoy Award; Alex J. Torres, a senior from Arlington, Va., Charles H. Potter II Scholarship Award; Davis & Elkins College President G.T. "Buck" Smith and D&E First Lady Joni Smith, and Board of Trustees Chairman Paul Stirrup and wife, Karen Stirrup, Campus Impact Award; Conner Berkey, a senior from Culpepper, Va., Outstanding Junior Student Life Award; Sara Hill, a senior from Charleston, Outstanding Senior Student Life Award; Grant E. Braun, a freshman from Washington, Pa., the Eugene Pacelli Morrissey Trophy; Shannon N. Neuenschwander, a senior from Dalton, Ohio, and Ellis Wyatt, a senior from Harman, Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards; Marina Hill, a junior from Bridgeport, the American Chemical Society Junior Award; Curtis Heishman, a sophomore from Montrose, the CRC Press Achievement Award in Chemistry; and Ethan Roy, a junior from Harman, the 2012 POLYED Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry.
Campus Spirit Awards were presented to Shane Jones, president and manager of the Squirrel Squad, a junior from Beverly; Rhiana Bruce-Lyle, a sophomore from St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Scotty Leach, a freshman from Seattle, Wash.; Rekya-Cordelia "Nouna" Anthony, a sophomore from Charles Town; Andrew Carroll, a freshman from Bunker Hill; Jenna Hanifan, vice president for the Squirrel Squad, a senior from Elkins; Sebastian Czyz Bendsen, a freshman from Vejen, Denmark; and Taylor Fealy, a freshman from Ellamore.
Groups recognized during the ceremony were Dean's List scholars for the fall 2012 semester, and members of Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges, Chi Beta Phi National Science Honorary Fraternity, Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society in Business Administration and Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education.


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Postings for Jan. 17, 2013
"Big Top Steam" looking for artists
HARPERS FERRY – Steam at Harpers Ferry announces a call to all artists to submit work for selection for its next exhibit "Big Top Steam" in Harper's Ferry Feb. 23 to April 28.
Artists are requested to submit work related to Victorian Era circuses, ideally with a steampunk twist. Artists may submit up to 3 works for selection. There will be a $30 administration and promotion fee if selected. Artists from West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania or the District of Columbia are preferred.
1. Works must be related to the theme
2. Artist must be over 18 years of age
3. Artist must be willing and able to travel to Harper's Ferry to install and remove his or her work as well as attend Artists Opening Reception
4. $30 administration fee for up to three art pieces
5. Art must be available for sale
6. Art must be original
Accepted Artwork: Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, wood or metal work, handmade books, photography, digital art and mixed media. Please contact if you are unsure about whether your work would fall into one of these categories. Work must be original and ready to be displayed, clearly labeled with the artists name and contact information. No substitutions of accepted work.
Students must not present work for consideration if assisted in any way in arrangement or execution.
Steam at Harpers Ferry will only respond if interested. Please contact the gallery to make sure that your submission was received. However, you will not be told over the telephone whether your work was selected.
Please submit the following for consideration:
1. Artist's resume
2. Images in *.jpg or *.pdf format (no more than three)
3. A description of the work submitted with title, size, medium and creation date (preferably embedded in the file) including how the work is
related to the theme
Steam at Harpers Ferry is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 180 High St., 1-B, Harpers Ferry. (Please do not mail
anything to this address. The mailing address is below.) If you would like to come by before you decide to participate, please do so.
Dates and Deadlines
Feb. 1 – Submissions Close (Deadline)
Feb. 8 – Notification of Artists
Feb. 23 – Artists Reception
Feb. 23 to April 28, – Exhibit.
If you do submit a paper copy of your information through regular mail, include a self-addressed-stamped-envelope (SASE). If you do not include an
SASE, we will assume you do not expect your material returned to you.
Do not send originals or irreplacable artwork.
Send your submission to: firstname.lastname@example.com or Steam at Harper's Ferry, P.O. Box 1292, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Call for Artists
given for festival
HEDGESVILLE – North Mountain Arts, 201 N Mary St., Hedgesville is seeking artists for the 7th annual North Mountain Arts Festival, June 1.
This is a juried show, all items must be handcrafted by the applicant.
Photos or digital submissions must accompany the application unless you have participated in any of the previous years.
For more information, call North Mountain Arts at 304 754 5727 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
One Person exibits to start in June
MARTINSBURG – Redbrick Gallery is accepting proposals for one person art exhibits at the gallery for the following dates: June 1-29; and July 20 to Aug. 17.
Please submit an artist's statement for the exhibit, the number of pieces you will hang, and the size and price of each work. Also, send at least five images that are representative of your work for the show.
Send a jpg format of the information to firstname.lastname@example.com by Feb. 28.
Masterworks Chorale rehearsal
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Shepherd University's Masterworks Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Erik Reid Jones, rehearses Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank Center in preparation for the spring concert featuring Mozart's Mass in C minor on April 14.
The vocal ensemble, comprised of Shepherd vocal students and members from the surrounding community, presents two full-length concerts per year of great masterpieces from the choral literature as well as appearances at the Annual Holiday Gala and Family Concert.
Dr. Jones, director of choral and vocal activities at Shepherd and founder and artistic director of the Master Singers of Virginia, received his bachelor of music degree in vocal music education at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, master of music degree in choral conducting at the University of Cincinnati, and doctoral degree in choral conducting at the University of Maryland at College Park. Jones has taught at Shenandoah Conservatory, Harford Community College, and the University of Maryland. He is a published author and avid choral composer, with more than 20 works to his credit.
For more information, contact Dr. Jones at 304-876-5371 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Art educators invited to enter
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Arts Council invites all art educators in Washington County's public and private schools to enter work for the February exhibit. This is an invitational exhibition and all work will be accepted. Each educator is allowed to submit two works that have been completed within the last two years. Artwork may be dropped off from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 30 or 31.
The exhibit will run Feb. 1-27, with an opening reception to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8
Exhibit entries may be delivered to The Washington County Arts Council, 34-36 S. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
All entries are to be received by the WCAC no later than 5 p.m. Jan. 31.
For more info, call Chris Brewer at 301-791-3132 or email
Juried Exhibit
to start in April
MARTINSBURG – The Berkeley Arts Council and The Redbrick Gallery in Martinsburg announce the Third Annual Art and Earth Juried Exhibit. The exhibit will be on display at the Redbrick Gallery, 404 W. King Street, Martinsburg, West Virginia from April 21 to May 11.
The exhibit, which will be produced by the Berkeley Arts Council, will have the theme "Art and Earth: My Art – My World." Artists in all media are invited to submit works that express their feelings about nature and the environment.
The juror for the exhibit will be Dr. Geraldine Kiefer, Associate Professor of Art History at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va.
Entries for the exhibit will be accepted until Feb. 19.
Details, including entry forms and the full schedule are posted on the Berkeley Arts Council website.
For more information contact Rip Smith at 304-596-0873 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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"It hasn't gotten easier. We're just taking one day at a time," said Deborah Dulatre, whose nephew, Justin Keli'i, was one of five men killed in the blast.
On April 8, 2011, the explosion blew through the blast doors at a Waikele storage bunker, igniting a truck parked outside.
"You just try to live with the pain," said Dulatre.
Kevin Freeman, Neil Sprankle, Robert Leahey, Bryan Cabalce and Justin Keli'i were killed.
Dulatre said the civil lawsuit filed by their families in recent months is moving slowly, but word of a federal indictment has given them new hope.
"What we have here is a pattern of activity, a pattern of treating hazardous waste, and essentially the treatment of those fireworks without first obtaining a permit," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson.
A federal grand jury has handed down a 21-count indictment against Charles Donaldson, director of operations, Carlton Finley, DEI project manager, and the company, Donaldson Enterprises.
Sorenson said the company did have a 90-day permit to dismantle and dispose of a first batch of seized, illegal fireworks, but said the company's permit to continue its work expired seven months before the explosion.
Last fall, the state issued 12 citations against DEI for failing to ensure safe working conditions.
Dulatre says she hopes federal charges will end with a much harder blow.
"I just want to make sure this isn't swept under the rug and that Donaldson Enterprises knows it can't get away with what happened. They are responsible for five lives and the lives that these five people have left behind," she said.
Donaldson and Finley are also charged with conspiring to treat hazardous waste without a permit. Their first court appearance is next Wednesday at 9 a.m.


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Was discussing with you just the other day, Jim, that I think Melo's in for an epic year.
Have also stated in the Lin thread, Jim, that I think it's time to drop the Lin talk and discuss the huge season that awaits the Knicks, Jim.
Stop begging for an argument that leads to other (off) topics you'd prefer to be jaded about, Jim.


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The holidays are here again, which means that in addition to lots of opportunities to finally get that first DUI under your belt, you can expect to smile your way through a bunch of dreadful activities your family insists on partaking of, on account of "tradition." We talk about a few examples on this week's Unpopular Opinion podcast ...
... where I'm joined by comic Jeff May and podcast impresario Brett Rader. I'm also talking about it right here today! Here are six "beloved" holiday traditions people only pretend to enjoy.
6Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers
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Hey, if seeing Thanksgiving dinner leftovers on this list makes you angry, just know that I almost made this entry about the dinner itself. And no, I don't mean the part where you sit around a table with people you haven't seen since at least last year (and for good reason) until someone gets drunk and a fight breaks out. I mean the actual food. Turkey is just chicken that thinks it's special. You know what I have for Thanksgiving dinner each year? Indian food.
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Masala, not maize.
That said, who am I to decide what food people should enjoy? If you like turkey, eat it. I don't care. However, I refuse to believe that anyone enjoys turkey enough to eat it for five straight days without at least once wishing they had a burger to break the monotony. Because that's all Thanksgiving leftovers usually amount to -- a bunch of turkey and nothing else. Sure, for that first day or two, there might be a few side dishes left, but those always get gobbled up right away, leaving nothing but pounds of dry (and getting drier by the day!), bland turkey meat. It's at this point that any remaining bird should be fed to the pets or the homeless or whatever But that rarely happens, because that's not how the tradition works. Instead, you start getting subjected to shit like this:
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Look at that thing! That is not how a turkey sandwich is supposed to work. I don't care if it's white or dark meat -- either way, that sandwich is going to be dry and terrible. You could probably go through a gallon of water trying to choke that thing down. Given the presentation and attention to detail, I'm guessing the person planning to consume this is still basking in that next-day afterglow, when the leftovers still resemble the meal you so fondly remember, as opposed to the pile of turkey carcass scraps it will eventually become.
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"You know, we should just chuck it down the garbage disposal and see what happens."
Give it another day or two, when that sweetly presented sandwich delight has devolved into varying-size chunks of dry turkey between two pieces of Wonder Bread, and the suggestion of another turkey-based meal starts to sound more like a threat than anything else. We power through, though, because tradition dictates that in the days following Thanksgiving, "turkey" is what's on the menu until every bit of holiday food is gone.
If only Halloween worked that way.
5Secret Santa
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Do you work in an office? If so, you're about one week away from that time of year when the office activities committee starts trying to cajole you into participating in this year's Secret Santa program. If you're unfamiliar with the term, it basically means a group of people are each assigned the name of a person they must buy a gift for, and then present it to them anonymously. Sometimes, it's a series of small gifts, culminating in one final large gift, with "large" generally meaning "costing no more than $10."
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"This used copy of Lilo & Stitch has that chick in accounting's name all over it."
It's an innocent enough idea, but if you deny the fact that it also turns any office into a melting pot of paranoia, resentment, and frustration, then you probably invented the concept and aren't willing to acknowledge the hell you've unleashed upon the rest of the world.
The problem is that your workplace is filled with a wide range of personalities, a lot of them of the awful variety. Inevitably, those personalities start to shine through in the gifts people give.
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"Guess who's giving out designer Post-it notes this year."
For example, there's at least one person in every Secret Santa program who clearly just gives out random shit they have laying around the house. For this person, Secret Santa is all about receiving. They receive thoughtful gifts from you, and in turn, you receive three bottles of hotel shampoo (DoubleTree!) and a baseball cap with your employer's logo on it (the same one you all received at a company outing two months prior).
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That shampoo will look great in your disgusting bathroom, though!
Another regular in the starting lineup of any Secret Santa program is the lottery ticket guy, which could actually be a man or a woman, but history has yet to produce a fuckable woman with a lottery addiction, so referring to this person as a guy is always acceptable. And make no mistake, addiction is exactly what you're a party to when your Secret Santa partner gives you lottery tickets. They aren't saying "Hey, I hope my gift earns you enough cash to quit your day job." No, the real message here is "I have a problem, and I've decided to make it your problem as well this Christmas by using the money I would've spent on your gift to further my addiction instead."
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"And then if you win, I'll just kill you in the parking lot!"
Then again, what kind of gift were you going to get with the traditional $10 limit in place anyway? Probably nothing too memorable. Except that's not necessarily true, because there's always one person who's great at buying cheap gifts, and who ultimately makes everyone else look like a thoughtless bastard. Whether they are good at personalizing the gift to match the interests of the person they're shopping for or just really know how to get the most out of a dollar, their expertise makes everyone else not even want to participate.
Except you can't do that either, because if you do, then you're the asshole who doesn't like your co-workers. It's that pressure to take part combined with every problem listed before it that makes Secret Santa one of the biggest plagues currently infecting the holiday season.