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Spring Break and Easter in Charleston, SC: Special Beach Activities and Events at Wild Dunes Resort
Celebrate a break from school and work with all-new vacation activities and offerings available this Spring Break season, April 7-20, 2014, at Charleston's Island Resort! Plan your vacation in advance with this comprehensive Charleston Spring Break 2014 guide – stocked with information on Resort happenings and ideas for a fun-filled family Spring Break at Charleston's Island Resort.
Explore Resort and Charleston Spring Break and Easter activities below. For a complete list of golf, tennis, recreation, wellness programs, spa offerings and Charleston events, please see the full online edition of our Winter/Spring 2014 vacation planner.
Visit our Charleston, SC special spring offers and beach vacation packages or call 888.778.1876 to book your Spring Break vacation today!
Resort-wide Special Events & Offerings
#WildDunes Spring Break Sandcastle Photo Contest
Show off your best sandcastle or sand sculpture at the beach for your chance to win a two-night return fall getaway to Wild Dunes Resort! Simply snap a picture of your masterpiece, upload it to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and tag us @wilddunesresort or #wilddunes to submit your sandcastle creation. Contest ends Sunday, April 20, 2014.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 12 and April 19
8-10:30 a.m.
The Lettered Olive
Breakfast Menu
The Easter Bunny hops into The Lettered Olive to have his picture taken with the kids! From 8-10:30 a.m. parents can enjoy our famous Southern buffet, and kids will love the pancake buffet.
Resort Guests: $18 adults; $10 children ages 4-12. Non-Resort Guests: $21 adults; $12 children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under eat free. Seating is limited, so make your reservation early! Call 843.886.2307.
Duney Meet & Greet at the Grand Pavilion
Location: Big Chair at the Grand Pavilion
Time: Thursday, April 17 from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Come get your photo taken with Charleston's most popular loggerhead sea turtle, Duney! Meet our Resort mascot at the Big Chair at the Grand Pavilion on Thursday, April 17 from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. All guest photos will be uploaded to our Facebook page.
Easter Basket Deliveries
Saturday, April 19
Must pre-order 24 hours in advance at 843.886.2292.
Make your child's Easter extra special, and have the Easter Bunny personally deliver a basket to your hotel room, home or condo. Each basket varies, but may include games, chocolate, stuffed animals and candy.
Resort Guests: $30 per basket. Non-Resort Guests: $40 per basket. Baskets must be ordered 24 hours in advance by calling 843.886.2292. Deliveries start at 4 p.m. The Boardwalk Inn and Village deliveries will be made from 4-6 p.m. and the homes and condos from 6-8 p.m.
Tortoise and Hare Family Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, April 19
Join us on the Grand Pavilion at 8 a.m. for a run on the beach! Entry fee is $25 and includes a t-shirt. Please pre-register at the Fitness Center on The Village Plaza. Call 843.886.7008.
Easter Brunch at The Sweetgrass Pavilion
Sunday, April 20
Reservations: 843.886.2307
Easter Brunch Menu
The Sweetgrass Pavilion serves a special Easter brunch buffet with seating at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. In addition to traditional brunch favorites like waffles and omelets, other special items include hand-carved leg of lamb and glazed ham, fruit display, chef's selection of special desserts and more!
Resort Guest: $18 children ages 4-12; $45 adults. Non-Resort Guests: $21 children ages 4-12; $52 adults. Children 3 and under eat free.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the North Croquet Lawn
Sunday, April 20
Children 10 years or younger can come gather up toy and candy filled eggs at 9 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Prizes will be awarded to the lucky children that find a golden egg. Easter egg hunts are complimentary. No reservations required.
Easter Nail Treatments
Throughout April
Add a little Easter flair to your manicure or pedicure. Our staff can paint bunnies, eggs, or any other design that you may like on your nails; add on to nail service- $5 and up. To make an appointment, call Sand & Sea at 843.886.2555.
Bike Rentals to Explore the Resort and Barrier Island
Explore our beautiful island on wheels. Junior and adult bicycles, kids' tandems and trailers are available for rent at the Bike Shop located at the Tennis Center. Rentals are available by the hour, half-day, day, multi-day or week. Call the Resort Bike Shop at 843.886.2293. View favorite Resort and Isle of Palms biking trails.
Swimming Pools
The spring weather here on the Island is beautiful. All Wild Dunes Resort guests are invited to use both Grand Pavilion swimming pools, Swim Center Pool and our new pool, Palm Cove! For guests staying in condos, most are flanked by their own pool if you prefer to take a dip right outside your door. Boardwalk Inn guests may use the adults-only Boardwalk Inn pool, Grand Pavilion pools, Swim Center pool and Palm Cove pool.
Island Adventures® Spring Break Activities, Water Sports and Kids Crafts
Duney's VIP All-Inclusive Kids Recreation Pass - new this spring break!
Your all-in-one passport to fun at the beach! Purchase your VIP pass when making your vacation reservation or at the beginning of your stay at Island Adventures Outfitters on the Village Plaza in person or by phone at 843.886.2292. See below for pass inclusions.
Hatchling Crafts
View activities chart below to see when and where the following activities are being offered. No reservations necessary.
Popsicle Stick Beach Signs - new this season
We think that a great beach-side vacation has to include three things: frolicking in the ocean waves, collecting seashells—and of course, finding the perfect memento to bring home! We're more than happy to provide the materials, so just bring yourselves and a few of your favorite beach finds. Children of all ages welcome.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $2 for each craft without Duney's VIP Pass.
Non-Resort Guest: $4 for each craft
Bangles or Ornaments - new this season
If you want a memento you can take with you, then these crafts are for you. Sport your one of a kind bracelet or create an ornament that will remind you of summer all holiday season long. Open to children of all ages.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $2 for each craft without Duney's VIP Pass.
Non-Resort Guest: $4 for each craft
Sockerpillars - new this season
What has sixteen legs and is fuzzy all over? Sock caterpillars! There's no need to sacrifice your own footies—just pick your favorite sock from our collection and we'll help you turn it into a creepy crawler for your bedroom! Open to children of all ages.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $2 for each craft without Duney's VIP Pass.
Non-Resort Guest: $4 for each craft
Hair Beads & Temporary Tattoos - new this season
Attention, boys and girls! Who doesn't want to look good while on vacation? Let us add a little va-va-voom to your look with a variety of fun face paint designs and tattoos to choose from! Children of all ages welcome.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $2 for each craft without Duney's VIP Pass.
Non-Resort Guest: $4 for each craft
Dream Catchers - new this season
It's impossible to have bad dreams on a Wild Dunes vacation, so we think this is a souvenir best used at home! Stop by our crafting table and our experts will help you personalize and design your very own dream catcher. Open to children of all ages.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $2 for each craft without Duney's VIP Pass.
Non-Resort Guest: $4 for each craft
Socktopi - new this season
Parents seem to think that socks go on your feet, but we disagree! Help us turn an average sock into an eight-legged critter with this fun and exciting craft! We don't want your sock caterpillar to get lonely, so come design your very own octopus! Children of all ages welcome.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $2 for each craft without Duney's VIP Pass.
Non-Resort Guest: $4 for each craft
Palm Frond Origami - new this season
We've taken our love of palmetto trees and turned it into a new and exciting craft, just for you! Our weaving wizards will teach you how to lace together palm fronds to make your very own Lowcountry souvenir. This is a perfect activity for the whole family, so stop by before we run out of leaves!
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $2 for each craft without Duney's VIP Pass.
Non-Resort Guest: $4 for each craft
Beaded Sun Catchers - new this season
Why not take a little sunshine home with you? We invite you to pick out a selection of your favorite beads to make a just-how-you-like-it sun catcher. This cool craft is fun for kids of all ages.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $2 for each craft without Duney's VIP Pass.
Non-Resort Guest: $4 for each craft
Lowcountry Fun Learning
To see when and where the following activities are being offered, please see chart below. Reservations required for all activities by 3 p.m. the day prior. Call 843.886.2292.
Fly Fishing Basics
Living on the ocean teaches you a thing or two about fishing. Learn from lowcountry experts the basics of casting a fly on land so you can be a pro at sea. Sessions will wrap up with fun competitions, including the longest and the most accurate cast. Open to ages 12 and up.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $30 per person
Non-Resort Guest: $50 per person
Cast Net Basics
As any fisherman will tell you, you can't catch fish without bait! Learn how to catch your very own baitfish by throwing a cast net. After a session on land, we'll travel to a nearby pond to put your skills to the test! Open to ages 12 and up.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $30 per person
Non-Resort Guest: $50 per person
Bike Tour Crabbing - BYOB
This activity is BYOB: Bring Your Own Bike. We will bike to our favorite crabbing spots on the Resort property as we teach you how to perfect this classic southern pastime. Attendees will learn about local crab species as they bait, secure and reel in the swimming pinchers. Catch and release only. Open to ages 12 and up. Rent a bike from the bike shop if you don't have your
own! Any participants age 16 and up must have a valid SC saltwater fishing license.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $30 per person
Non-Resort Guest: $50 per person
Fear No Easel - Adults & Teens
With such a beautiful landscape, Wild Dunes is the perfect environment to find your inner artist. Enjoy the ocean view and the company of others as a Fear No Easel professional artist guides you through your acrylic painting.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $40 per person
Non-Resort Guest: $45 per person
Fear No Easel - Kids
If you're looking for a fun and rewarding activity for your child, look no further! We have partnered up with Fear No Easel to bring you an exciting artistic experience. Step by step instruction will be provided by a professional artist, so turn those finger paintings into art! Ages 5 and up.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $40 per person
Non-Resort Guest: $45 per person
Crafts, Contests and Family Fun
Reservations only required for Cardboard Regatta by 3 p.m. Thursday. Call 843.886.2292.
Marshmallow Monday - new this season
As the sun sinks lower in the sky, your tykes will be able to enjoy roasting marshmallows and making shark tooth necklaces at our beachside hangout.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $5 per person without Duney's VIP Pass.
Non-Resort Guest: $15 per person
Family Trivia
Gather a team of up to four for Trivia Tuesdays! We've made this trivia game family friendly…some easy, some difficult! So join us every Tuesday to win some awesome prizes. Open to all ages.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $5 per team without Duney's VIP Pass.
Non-Resort Guest: $10 per team
Family Bingo
Bingo is one of our most popular family activities, so don't miss out! Try your luck at everything from classic bingo and four corners to the ever popular, blackout! Every card purchased gives you the chance to win one of ten awesome prizes, so bring the whole family! We'll cross our fingers for you. Open to all ages.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $5 per 10-game card without Duney's VIP Pass
Non-Resort Guest: $10 per 10-game card
Outdoor Movie
Wednesday, April 16 - Epic
Thursday, April 17 - Turbo
Stick around after Bingo for our outdoor movie screenings on the Amphitheatre steps! It's easy to do "dinner and a movie" by stopping by for some snacks from Hudson's Market or The Lettered Olive, which are only a few steps away on the plaza. Or just bring a blanket to snuggle into as we screen new and classic G and PG-rated flicks. Open to all ages. Movies start at dusk. Complimentary.
Craft Corral
Sometimes it's just fun to roll up your sleeves and get dirty. Come join us for a paint, glitter and fun-filled afternoon of assorted crafts! Crafts may include beach bags, spin art Frisbees, birdhouses, bobbleheads or similar items, come join us in the corral. Open to children of all ages.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $5-$15 per craft without Duney's VIP Pass
Non-Resort Guest: $10-20 per craft
Dive-in Movie
Friday, April 18 - Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer
We're putting a new spin on an old classic! We're still screening awesome outdoor movies, but instead of snuggling up on the amphitheater, come float around in the Swim Center pool! We can't wait to dive in to Friday night with you! Open to all ages, however swimming is at own risk. No lifeguards. Complimentary.
Glow Stick Capture the Flag - new this season
What's better than a good old fashioned game of Capture the Flag? Capture the Flag with glow sticks! We invite you to light up the night as you compete to capture the glowing flag! And just to make things fun, we'll deck you out in glow accessories too! Ages 8-12. Complimentary.
DIY Beach Body Scrub - new this season
You're invited to try out sugar and spice and everything nice with our Do-It-Yourself body scrub station! We will show you how to blend everyday ingredients to create an inexpensive beauty treatment. Children and adults are welcome to pick out their favorite scent and cute jar and we will show you the rest.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $15 each without Duney's VIP Pass
Non-Resort Guest: $20 each
Lowcountry Candles - new this season
Mason jars aren't just good for canning; they make fantastic southern-style decorations! We'll provide the materials, so come make a memento of your stay, complete with sand and shells from our very own beach.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $15 each without Duney's VIP Pass
Non-Resort Guest: $20 each
Ready to rock a Wild Dunes tie-dye t-shirt or tank? Then stop by our station to make your own totally unique top! We provide the shirts, gloves and dye buckets. Open to all ages. Sizes Youth XS to Adult L available.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $15-20 each without Duney's VIP Pass
Non-Resort Guest: $10-20 each
We offer a variety of animals from cat and dog to alligator and flamingo! Each buddy comes with a bag of stuffing, a t-shirt, a "heart" and a birth certificate. Builders are welcome to create their buddy on site or bring it home! Open to all ages.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $20 each without Duney's VIP Pass
Non-Resort Guest: $25 each
Cardboard Regatta
Participants will be challenged to build a boat out of cardboard and duct tape that will safely ferry a passenger across our pool. Winners will be rewarded with awesome prizes! Open to all ages. Reservation required.
Wild Dunes Resort Guest: $15 per team without Duney's VIP Pass
Non-Resort Guest: $20 per team
*Please note: Bangles & Ornaments, Craft Corral, Socktopi and Trivia have been moved to Palmetto Hall on Tuesday, April 15 due to weather.
Featured Water Sports and Excursions
Explore & Save at Island Adventures® Outfitters
Book an excursion through Island Adventures Outfitters – be it a carriage ride, kayaking session, culinary tour, fishing trip or more to explore the area – and get rewarded with 15% off your next retail purchase at Island Adventures® Outfitters on the Village Plaza! Choose from apparel, souvenirs and more to commemorate your visit. Offer valid through April 30, 2014. (Cannot be combined with other discounts) Call 843.886.2292.
Goat Island Loop Onboard The Osprey - new this season
Thursday, April 17 from 3 - 6 p.m
Reservations: 843.886.2292
Cruise around Goat Island on the only Coast Guard Certified wooden boat in the Charleston area. Beer and wine available for purchase on board. This special Spring Break trip will run Thursday, April 17 from 3 - 6 p.m. Cost is $65 per adult and $55 per child. *Boat does require a set minimum amount of people in order to run. Trip leaves from Isle of Palms Marina. Reservations requested 24 hours in advance.
Fiddler Crab Family Kayaking Paddle - new this season
Reservations: 843.886.2292
Two hours of fun for the whole family! On this two-hour paddle, enjoy the beauty and playful wildlife of the Isle of Palms, noting the main components of the estuary as well as their vital role within it. This paddle takes you through Morgan Creek to a small hammock island with a scenic swimming hole where time can be spent with your naturalist guide exploring the island or simply cooling off in the refreshing waters of Morgan Creek before the paddle back! Paddle times are schedule throughout the day based on your schedule. Cost is $58 for adults and $38 for children.
Capers Island Wildlife Exploration
Reservations: 843.886.2292; 24-hr advance reservation required
During this excursion, you will cruise aboard a shaded vessel through winding tidal creeks to find diverse wildlife living in our salt marsh environment. Common sightings include bottlenose dolphins, egrets, herons, crabs, oyster beds, shrimp and more! The final part of the trip includes free time to explore Caper's Island at your own pace. Trip is offered every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost is $42 per adult, $32 per child ages 3-12 and complimentary for ages 2 and under.
For information on additional water sports and activities, including parasailing, jet skis, banana boat rides and more, see our complete Winter/Spring 2014 vacation planner.
Spring Spa Specials
Red Velvet Massage
Treat your sweetie to one of the South's most sought after confections - spa style. This Swedish massage features whipped butter cream scented Shea butter. Yummy! Sun-Wed Appointments: 50 minutes, $105; Thur-Sat Appointments: 50 minutes, $120
Spring Nail Treatments
Add a little Spring flair to your manicure or pedicure. Our staff can paint flowers, bunnies or any other design. Add-on to nail service - $5 and up. To make an appointment, call Sand & Sea at 843.886.2555.
Spring Golf Clinics and Specials
Call 843.886.2164 to scheudle tee times, sign up for golf instruction or book one of our golf specials.
Three-Day Golf Pass
Available Saturday April 5 - Sunday April 20
Enjoy unlimited golf throughout your stay for three consecutive days. Cost is $200 per person for adults and $75 for juniors age 15 and under. Prices do not include a $25 cart fee per person. Passes may be purchased through your reservation agent prior to arrival at 888.845.8915 or during your stay by calling 843.886.2164.
Wine, Dine and Nine
What more could you want? The Wine, Dine and Nine package includes 9 holes of golf after 2 p.m. on the Links or Harbor Course, rental clubs, dinner for two at the Sea Island Grill inside the Boardwalk Inn and a bottle of wine to enjoy. Cost is $280 per couple. Call 843.886.6000 to book! * Ask about adding a Couples Massage from Sand & Salon and Spa.
Get Golf Ready
Have everything you need to learn the game of golf. Enjoy a 60-minute one-on-one private lesson, three holes on the Links Course with a Pro, a golf manual, a voucher for a personalized shopper and 15% off retail in the Pro Shop. Cost is $100 per person. Call 843.886.2002 for more information.
Golf 101 Spring Break
Available Wednesday – Sunday, April 5-20, 2014
$25 per person
Perfect for the new, rusty or seasoned golfer. Receive group instruction from our professional staff during Spring Break and Easter. Clinics will be held Wednesday-Sunday at 2 p.m. from Saturday April 5 - Sunday April 20. All equipment is supplied. Classes are limited to a minimum of 2 students and a maximum of 5 per session. Call 843.886.2164.
Spring Tennis Clinics and Specials
To sign up for a tennis clinic, please call the Tennis Center at 843.886.2113.
Monday Night Pro Exhibition
March 31; April 7; April 14; April 21
Catch the action as our tennis pros and members of the local tennis community take to the courts. Activities include on-court contests, raffles and refreshments for everyone. This event is complimentary and takes place at the Tennis Center. Begins at 5:30 p.m. on the select Monday dates above.
Adult Tennis Instruction
Saturday Adult Round Robins (All levels)
Saturdays, starting April 5
This program provides a fun and social tennis experience. Starting April 5, Saturday Adult Round
Robins take place every Saturday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sign up by Friday at 4 p.m. Cost is $15 per session. Call 843.886.2113.
Stroke of the Day Clinic (All levels)
Daily, 9-10 a.m.
$29 per person per session
Each day offers the opportunity to practice a new stroke with emphasis on consistency, control and spin.
Monday - forehand and backhand
Tuesday - approach shot and volley
Wednesday - lob and overhead
Thursday - serve and return
Friday - drop shot and week review
Saturday and Sunday - instructor's choice
Daily Drill (All levels)
Daily, 10-11 a.m.
$29 per person per session
This exhilarating, fast-paced practice session features a new theme each day to take your game to the next level.
Monday - forehand and backhand
Tuesday - approach shot and volley
Wednesday - lob and overhead
Thursday - serve and return
Friday - doubles strategies
Saturday and Sunday - instructor's choice
Daily Duo (All levels)
Daily, 9-11 a.m.
$50 per person per session
Interested in both the Stroke of the Day and Daily Drill? Combine them in the Daily Duo and save!
Junior Tennis Instruction
Tiny Tot Tennis (Ages 4-6)
Daily, 8-8:45 a.m.
$20 per person
Children are introduced to tennis with the exciting new USTA Quick Start program as well as other fun games and activities.
Junior Masters (Ages 7-11)
Daily, 9-11 a.m.
One-hour clinic: $29 per person
Two-hour clinic: $50 per person
Our instructors develop tennis fundamentals in this fun clinic designed for beginner to intermediate players.
Future Stars Clinic (Ages 12-16)
Daily, 9-11 a.m.
$50 per person
This clinic for young intermediate players features a variety of demanding drills to improve their game.
Charleston Area Events – April 2014
Cooper River Bridge Run
Saturday April 5, 2014
The Cooper River Bridge Run is a 10-K run that begins in Mount Pleasant and ends in downtown Charleston. The race, which promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity, takes place on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. For more information, visit bridgerun.com. Don't forget to visit Sand & Sea for a relaxing massage after the run!
67th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens
March 20 – April 19, 2014
Experience the intimate charm and elegance found only beyond Charleston's private garden gates and historic thresholds during Historic Charleston Foundation's month-long annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens. Explore the Festival of Houses and Gardens events and purchase tickets.
Family Circle Cup
March 29 – April 6, 2014
Be a part of the largest women's only tennis tournament in the world. See Serena Williams, Jelena Jankovic, Sloane Stephens and many others compete during this premiere tennis tournament at Family Circle Cup Stadium on Daniel Island. See the Family Circle Cup Tournament schedule, tickets and more information.
YMCA Flowertown Festival
April 4-6, 2014
This annual event is the largest arts and crafts festival in the state. It's a family oriented three-day event held each spring, set against the backdrop of blooming azaleas at Summerville's Azalea Park. Free admission. www.summervilleymca.org/flowertown
See more Charleston area events and happenings and things to do in Charleston on our "Doing the Charleston" Pinterest board.
New to Wild Dunes Resort? Check out our Resort video gallery to see the fun and adventure that awaits!


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counterparts across the nation, according to a statewide
report released today by the Illinois State Board of
Illinois' composite math score of 609 is the nation's
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verbal composite score of 591 is also tied for the nation's
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"Today's results show that our teachers
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Illinois' seniors scored a composite score of
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portion of the SAT, compared to the national average
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while the national average was 503. Only 12,694 students
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public school seniors taking the SAT compared to a 1
percent decrease for the rest of the nation.
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As their name indicates, snapping turtles can inflict a powerful bite if threatened. But that's no reason to fear or harm these impressive reptiles. Enjoy them at a safe distance and thrill to their fascinating physique.
As the largest turtle species in the Upper Delaware River region, "snappers" are can reach a shell length of 12 inches and typically range between 15 to 45 pounds. According to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, an exceptional snapper found in Wayne County, PA in 2006 weighed in at over 60 pounds.
In turtle terms, the top shell, or carapace, is made of large hard scales called scutes. The bottom shell is called the plastron, and in the snapping turtle, is proportionately smaller than in other species. Snappers commonly have long tails with triangular plates.
Snapping turtles are opportunistic omnivores and often walk along the bottom of a lake looking for a meal. Considered to be valuable scavengers of decomposing aquatic animals, snappers in turn are harvested by humans for personal consumption. Research indicates that 80 percent or more of their diet consists of aquatic vegetation.
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- 1 (18.4 oz.) package Pillsbury™ Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
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- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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- 1/2 can Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Chocolate Fudge Flavored Frosting
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- HEAT oven to 350°F. Beat brownie mix, melted butter, cream cheese and egg in medium bowl 50 strokes with spoon until well blended (dough will be sticky).
- DROP dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets to make 24 cookies; smooth edge of each to form round cookie.
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Consumer Reports ShopSmart dug deep to find new tools that can help you 'slash your food bills.'
"If you've got a smart phone, you can download apps from local grocery stores. And you can have circulars from those stores right at your fingertips, so you'll know what the daily and weekly deals are."
Grocery I-Q is another helpful app. You can make your grocery list on it and search for coupons, too.
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Or before you go shopping, download coupons from a store's website directly onto your loyalty card. That way you just swipe your card at checkout to get deals. And shopping with loyalty cards can help you save at the pump, too. Points earned at some grocery stores can translate into money saved per gallon of gas.
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Salford Roughyeds
Posted 08 March 2013 - 02:22 PM
Really pleased to see that Scott Naylor will not be using DR players this Sunday ...but it was his reasoning for this which may be of most significance .
He may be putting out what he currently reckons is his strongest 17 , simply because of the flak he has been copping since the Cru game but I prefer to believe that he recognizes that this fixture has special significance given the opponents and is not the time to experiment ...go with the tried and trusted .
He may well then revert to plan A and use the remaining 2 Trains Cup games to look at some different options including more DR players before the serious stuff begins.
Maybe some of the more extreme comments about him being a second rate coach on the payroll of Salford seem a little hollow now .
Posted 08 March 2013 - 04:26 PM
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This senario will be mirrored at all DR associated clubs.
In a meaningless competition anyway I wonder how long the players not getting a game will last.
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Posted 09 March 2013 - 12:03 AM
The main thing going for us on all fronts is potential. Swinton put in the performance last year and got promoted. No ground, no crowd, no potential. Rochdale have got a ground, well the use of one,. So far no performance. Hence no crowd and only slight potential. More potential than Swinton imho. Us, the mighty Oldham!? Well we have a ground, but no structure to it. Yet.But it has potential. The team!? The past has shown thatif we can wwin we will get the crowds. Remember the Fordy era? We were a winning team but we had nowhere to live. If we had who knows where we would be now? Now we have somewhere to live. Lets get winning.then the crowds will come aswill sponsorship. We have more potential than a lot others. Leigh, Featherstone and even Widnes are the size of royton. Halifax is a smaller town than us. We can do it.
The potential IS THERE . . . .GRANTED , but without a NEW board of directors ( Chairman )........ Oldham will get nowhere ...............
Posted 09 March 2013 - 01:18 AM
Oldham have paid very contracts to a few players every year without much success
I see no difference in old days when players got in a squad and a few played in A team to prove themselves and got dragged in so team never got called till Saturday morning
Hopefully players getting messed about wake up and go back to play with their mates at waterhead St Anne's or Saddleworth and don't walk away from game due to people who take a lot of money of our great game
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the 8TH most successful team in british RL
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but still not in
dude seriously...even as a new clubs formed in 1997 we been to more finals than you have in 60 years
the 8TH most successful team in british RL
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Microsoft: Don't Trust Anyone Over 40
It was in that year, as a Microsoft corporate timeline at Thocp.net notes, that Jon Shirley was brought in from RadioShack (RSH) -- Radio Shack! -- because Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer needed "adult supervision."
The entrepreneurs who created the dot-boom in the 1990s were also young men and women. So was Larry Page, throughout the last decade, while he and classmate Sergey Brin were building Google (GOOG) .
Technology happens on campuses, and campuses are ruled by the young. The very best scientists make their great discoveries before they're 40, and it's a cliché that they then spend the rest of their careers teaching, coaching and managing their successors. It's mostly true.
Over the last few weeks I've written about how much pressure Microsoft is under with the launch of Windows 8, how we should worry more about their aging leadership than about, say, Google.
Shareholders lost a reported $10 billion in equity Tuesday with the sudden resignation of Windows head Steven Sinofsky, as reported by Mashable.com.
The knives have since come out for him. He was supposedly after his boss's job, writes Business Insider . He's supposedly abrasive and off-putting, says TheVerge.
The whole thing is adolescent, but getting closer to adolescence is what Microsoft most needs.
Sinofsky's replacements are two executives in their 40s, neither of whom started their careers at the company. Julie Larson-Green told Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet that she applied to Microsoft after college, but was turned down and worked at Aldus until 1994. Tami Reller came to Microsoft with Great Plains Software and only moved to Redmond in 2006, according to a 2006 profile at Microsoft's Channel 9 site.
Despite everything, Microsoft remains inventive. Microsoft recently demonstrated real-time, spoken-language translation a two-step process of first, turning speech into text, and then translating the text.
Microsoft often comes up with cool things like this. What it lacks -- what it has lacked since Windows 95 -- is a strategist who can turn what comes out of the lab into products people will demand.
A good example is the company's Kinect interface. It's not just a way to play games with gestures. It's a transformative technology, as TheVerge writes, something that gives robots a way to interface with the world, and something that could as Technology Review notes, launch a host of start-ups.
So where is Alex Kipman, the Brazilian who incubated the technology? Microsoft handed him a nice award when he was in his 30s. Why isn't Kipman's technological vision being trumpeted now?
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Where are you, and who are you with, when you experience deep, soul-nourishing worship?
For me, this happens whenever I am with a specific group of women on Wednesday evenings. Each time I gather for worship with these extraordinary women, I am in God's presence with friends who, like me, carry stories of deep brokenness. Yet even deeper is our hope in the healing power of Christ.
At a recent gathering, we were introduced to a familiar worship song with a twist. Many of you will recognize the words of "How Great Is Our God" by Chris Tomlin. But this version features people singing from all over the globe.
Despite unfamiliar languages, we feel oneness of heart. And in that room of American women and foreign voices, my heart is transported to a group of Rwandan women.
Red dust covers my sandals. We sit in a circle on the ground of a small school room. Before I barely situate, three toddlers vie for a spot in my lap. Aunties and caretakers hold more little ones. Babies bounce, sleep, play.
In the circle, beautiful women read from the Kinyarwanda Bible. Their dark complexions provide a lovely contrast with their bright clothing. I cannot understand their language, but I am mesmerized by the words of God in this new and remote tongue.
As I bask in the beauty of these faces and the Word of God, my Rwandan friends begin to stand. A translator says to me,
"Now we dance praises to God!"
The brightly clothed women begin to sing and to dance. I cannot take my eyes off of their feet. They dance with abandon in the midst of their deep brokenness. That red dust covering the school room and my sandals? That dust fills the air with majesty.
Rwanda Worships.
American women worship in a small room in Colorado Springs and Rwandan women and babies worship in a small room in Kigali, Rwanda, and poverty is broken. God's love shatters through whatever currently plagues, and love fills the room and we celebrate the dust.
Wherever you worship, however you worship, break darkness and just worship. You'll be amazed at how your perspective will change. And you will join with the saints across the world.


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WATERLOO Research into health and well-being has been a priority for many researchers in Wilfrid Laurier Universitys Faculty of Social Work. On hiatus for three years, the Manulife Centre for Healthy Living (MCHL) will be re-launched at a public event Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener.
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Yamada takes her mission of seduction to the next level by slipping into a sexy swimsuit and inviting Kosuda to the local waterpark! But when the splashing subsides, a busty, bespectacled rival enters the picture!
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I predicted the Phillies are in great shape to defend their world championship.
Most people, however, don't believe this is true.
Last season the Braves were on everyone's mind. This season the 72-win Braves are again picked by many to finish above the 92-win Phillies; meanwhile, almost all experts love the Mets' chances to finally take back the National League East.
Two of Beyond the Box Score's writers have the Phillies winning the East. Three, however, think the Braves will overtake the Phils and push them to third place. Explanation from Graham Goldbeck:
Early injury to Cole Hamels does not bode well, his large workload increase last year may already be showing. I think the Braves rotation has made enormous strides, more on the Lowe side than the Vazquez side (a player can only underachieve his FIP for so long before something is just up). The Mets are just the most solid team all around and since they've held the divisional lead in Sept. two years running now, third time should be the charm right?
I understand the concern about Hamels, but didn't Johan Santana have the exact same concerns a week before Hamels? Yes the Braves improved with Lowe, but is he (and Vazquez) enough to push them from 72 to approximately 88 wins? And the Mets are not the "most solid team all around." Sorry. They have glaring holes (outfield, rotation, middle relief) that the Phils don't have.
At CBS Sportsline two of the four writers like the Phillies in the East, while the other two like the Mets. Three have the Phillies in the playoffs, but none say pennant. For what it's worth, three of the four writers think it's finally the Cubs' year to win the whole thing.
And at SI.com, four of their 13 writers like the Phillies. All other nine? Mets. At least 12 of the 13 think the Phillies will make the playoffs (12 of the 13 writers like either the Phils or Mets to take the Wild Card). Two of their writers like the Phillies in the National League.
So yes, after winning two consecutive division championships, an NL pennant and a world championship, the Phillies are … yet again … solid underdogs.
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IMO, keep picking the Mets. This team is already self motivated, but nothing should piss them off more than to beat the Mets 2 years in a row, win the WS and still have the Mets picked to beat them. We are better in the underdog role anyway.
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how are the mets the most solid team? what is that guy smoking. the mets have a ton of holes. their starting pitching is awful after santana. they are counting on huge years from john maine, mike pelfrey, and oliver perez. i wouldn't expect anything at all from those three. also, who are their corner outfielders? they're a joke. also, watching JJ putz this spring reminds me of Freddy Garcia circa 2007 spring training with the phils. his arm is falling off. i wouldn't expect him to last the season. and with the angels working him into the ground last year, the same could easily be true for K-rod.
Good!! Who cares what anyone else thinks…see if they would like to join us in unveiling our "World Ph***kin Champions" banner on Sunday? We will be serving plenty of "hater" ade for them.
Well you have to look at the upside that both Carlos Delgado and Livan Hernandez have..
I read that Cole Hamels has nothing but downside from here out..
so clearly, these guys know what they are talking about.
they are ASS CLOWNS.
i'm fine with the media still pegging the Phillies as underdogs. i think they do their best and thrive when they have to scrap it out. it's how they got here in the first place.
Yawn. The ubs are gerat on paper, that's it. I'm worried aout Moyer, but Happ is more than an able replacement if need be. It's all good.
To be fair you have to think the mets are better with that bullpen, The atlanta braves I don't see that one, they can't field terrible infield, decent hitting, but what bullpen do they have, and two starters in lowe and vasquez who don 't scare anyone.
The Braves still have a lot of questions. Is Chipper healthy? Can Francoeur rebound? Is Jordan Schafer any good? How do you get by with a 1B that doesn't hit 15 HRs? Are Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano healthy?
I think the Mets and the Phillies are the class of the division with Atlanta solidly in third place and the Marlins pitching threatening to keep them around .500, and for what it's worth, the Nats should be a bit better this year.
Sheffield to the Mets?
Looks like it, according to reports on mlbtraderumors… he could get playing time in either Corner OF spot.. I'm guessing he'll replace Church in the lineup, Murphy would move to RF? and Sheff in Left
I love it the Mets are overpaying to make up for all their misgivings i would love them to sign Sheff, and see it not work out, they are going no where and if all the rumors about Sheff being a cancer are real i'm glad he can go to NY and make a mess of what little clubhouse chemistry they have.
Let them pick the Mets..We are the defending champs..and no one can take that away….The Mets have hugh holes..and Why everybody thinks the Mets Bullpen is good now is sadly mistaken…They got TWO players for their Bullpen..K-rod..Who will lose velocity on his fastball..(he already was as the year moved on, hence his effectiveness and save totals fell as the year moved on) is very injury prone…He has had injuries in the past..and I see the mets trying to ride him too much and blowing his arm out…JJ Putz..Hmmm 2008? His stuff is completely different from 2007…He suffered the major injury last year and if he pitches anything like he has in the WBC/Spring Training, he will get booed out of New York Uncontrollably…Why Livan Hernandez over Tim Redding? Tim Redding DOMINATES the NL East…Look for yourselves…Mets Outfield? Carried by Concussed Ryan Church, Carlos Beltrans bad knees, and promising Daniel Murphy…2B? Castillo hahaha…Catcher lacks a bat like the phils….Mets are Overrated every year to be favorites to win the whole damn thing
Are they serious about the Braves finishing ahead of us? Why, because they got Derek Lowe? Not exactally a top tier guy in my book… and on the downswing at that. As far as the Mets are concerned, I have gotten really used to the national guys kissing the behind of the New York organizations that it just doesn't bother me anymore. Sure, ok, the Mets are gonna win the division…whatever. What happened the last 2 years? K-Rod is an upgrade, other than that, the bull pen is still mediocre at best. Putz is the most overrated arm in the National League. I place the bet now… Lidge has more saves and less blown saves than K-Rod this season.
Can your blog make a bet with some of these writers that if they're wrong, every daily reader of your blog gets to kick them in the balls? It's only fair being that they write off Philadelphia sports organizations every year in any sport.
I like it in a way but also take it as a slight insult. Where's the respect we deserve?
Sheffield to the Mets? That's a great signing, no risk and he's better than Tatis or Nick Evans. I can see him teeing off on Scot Eyre. Crap.
The Phils have much better luck when they are underdogs. I am glad "The Experts" think they are underdogs. Hey, the Mets were favorites the past two years and look what happened.
Even though we're world champs, the pressure is again building on the mets. Another thing is how the heck are mets solid all around. Their outfield got holes, 2nd base has holes, depth after santana. man, the mets acquire 3 guys to help their bullpen and all of a sudden there world champions? ya right. its not 3guy or 1man team. the whole frickin team gotta work. Mets should be better than last year but still.
I'll take that bet, Mark… with my steel-toed boots laced up and ready to go.
I just don't get it… the Mets lost four of their best relievers and added two good relievers (both injury prone) and two awful ones. Sean Green had a 4.67 ERA playing in cavernous Seattle. The other guys are SLOP. They're putting a lot of pressure on two guys… the NY media pressure can be a terrible thing. Say what you want, K-Fraud is not an upgrade over a healthy Billy Wagner. Wagner was phenomenal in the early going last season and where did that get them? Chasing us at the all-star break. They're an average defensive team… they have holes (LF, RF, 2B, C) and we've been better than them for the past two seasons. Let them say what they want, we are still the team to beat.
The experts are always right, last year in the World Series, the Angels beat the Cubs, didn't they??
Oh I mean the Cubs beat the RedSox..
Did the Dodgers beat the Angels?..
I get confused when all the experts give us their EXPERT opinions all the time..
I know for a fact though that the Dodgers beat the Phillies in the NLCS because most of the ESPN guys picked the Dodgers, so that has to be correct..
Fox Sports Aram Tolegian has mets first, phils second, braves third, marlins 4th and nats 5th.
His take on Phillies "Cole Hamels' elbow, the fifth starter's job and Chase Utley's hip — those are the issues that keep us from calling for a Phillies repeat in the East. It's just hard to imagine that the same magic that carried the rotation after Hamels last season isn't likely to be there in '09. Brett Myers, Jamie Moyer, Joe Blanton and whoever holds down the fifth starter's job? Sorry, but that's not a rotation you can bank on. In fact, it might be fourth best in the division. The Phils can still hit, and adding Raul Ibanez stabilizes the offense in a way Pat Burrell never could. Projected wins: 88-92."
His take on Mets "Yes, they're actually going to pull it off … finish the job … whatever you want to call it. What did in the Mets last season was their terrible bullpen. That problem is now more than solved with J.J. Putz setting up Francisco Rodriguez. You can expect both to put up great numbers in their first NL go 'round. Especially K-Rod. Keeping Johan Santana healthy is the biggest thing the Mets have to worry about. The rotation after Johan is a concern, but chances are the Mets add an arm before the deadline. Projected wins: 90-94."
I've never even heard of half of the "experts" either.. guys that are writers, and probably got picked-on by the guys on their high school's baseball team.
Ryan if you are going to break down the Mets at least do a little research. Saying the Mets starting pitching is "awful" after Santana is a pretty ridiculous statement. Just look at the numbers from last year. And Tim Redding is out indefinitely with an injury — hence Livan Hernandez.
And Chuck, please name these "four of their best relievers." As you should know as a Phils fan, no Met reliever from last year should have "best" anywhere near his name.
All this said, I really wish more people would pick the Phils as the favorite as they clearly deserve it and it would be nice for the Mets to assume the underdog role.
Fox Ken Rosenthal puts the mets into the "On the edge" division and says this about them. "J.J. Putz and Francisco Rodriguez will fortify the bullpen, but the rotation beyond Johan Santana could be a problem before September." He puts the phillies into the national league champion division and says this about them. "The health of Cole Hamels is the key to the NL. If the left-hander pitches 200 innings, the Phillies should repeat. If not, the race becomes wide-open." He sees the rays as world champions. Poll on fox sports most likely to return to series and 64% says phils compared to 36% rays. I truly believe that the rays will be a great team now and in the future but after that long run in october and november, the rays and their young guys will fall back to earth but will still be competitive and maybe make the playoffs.
Espn on picks on phils. 3em picked to finish 1st, 1guy picked 2nd and other 3rd. Sunday is when espn experts predict who will win it all.
WBC effect again. Ichiro on 15 day disabled list
Billy Wagner 45 g, 2.30 ERA, 183 ERA + (best among relievers)
Joe Smith 82 g, 3.55 ERA, 118 ERA + (3rd best among relievers)
Scott Schoenweis 73 g, 3.34 ERA, 126 ERA + (2nd among relievers)
Duaner Sanchez 66 g, 4.32 ERA, 97 ERA + (5th)
If the Mets starters can get late into games on a regular basis, their bullpen will be able to handle the grind. If not, I see that bullpen being the problem again. Joe Smith was pretty good… Schoenweis was serviceable. Wagner's injury hurt but we were still in first while he was around. Besides Putz and K-Rod, the guys you got are no better than what you had and most of your starters still average less than 6 innings so it's going to take more than two relievers.
ESPN's 2008 Predictions: (March 30, 2008)
11-of-19 had BOTH teams in World Series that turned out which NEITHER even made the playoffs. (Tigers or Indians beating the Mets was the most popular pick)
Mets, Indians, Tigers, D-Backs, Braves, Mariners!, were among the favorites..
A total of 6 guys had the Phillies making the Playoffs.
A total of ZERO had the Rays making the Playoffs.
Jayson Stark picked 2-of-8 Playoff Teams correctly, RedSox and Cubs.
Peter Gammons picked 3-of-8 Playoff Teams correctly, RedSox, Cubs, Angels.
Buster Olney picked 2-of-8 (RedSox, Cubs)
Tim Kurjian picked 5-of-8 (RedSox, Cubs, Angels, Dodgers, Phillies)
I can't believe Scott Schoenweiss had a 3.34 ERA. I had to look that one up and it's true! I thought it would have been at least 5.00
Duaner Sanchez made the Phillies look like they were hitting off of a tee every time he pitched against them. J.J. Putz is done, watching him pitch in the WBC was offensive to all baseball fans everywhere, and K-Rod is another overrated typical New York player. Stats are meaningless without the intangibles, but the Phillies have both. Phils win 94 games, Mets 90, Marlins 88, then Braves and Nats.
I love how K-Rod is "another overrated typical New York player" before he's even thrown a pitch with the Mets…
And the Mets cut Duaner Sanchez about a month ago so I'm not sure why his name is even being brought up. You guys are missing the point — the sportswriters are just pointing out that the Mets bullpen is much improved from the end of last season when they blew all of those games and subsequently a playoff spot. If you can't see that I'm not sure what to tell you.
I love how K-Rod is "another overrated typical New York player" before he's even thrown a pitch with the Mets. So he wasn't overrated with the Angels but now he's overrated because he's now in New York?
And the Mets cut Duaner Sanchez about a month ago so I'm not sure why his name is even being brought up. You guys are missing the point — the sportswriters are just pointing out that the Mets bullpen is much improved from the end of last season when they blew all of those games and subsequently a playoff spot. If you can't see that I'm not sure what to tell you.
let's be honest, the mets are good, there are no doubts about it. again, let's be honost, the phillies are good. now, both teams are really good, prob the best in the nl (you can put hte cubbies and dodgers with the best also)…i think it's a pretty good bet that all 4 will make the playoffs.
now, predictions are meaningless…people picked the braves last year, mets this year, and in 06, i can't remember but i'm sure it wasn't the mets for the division. so who cares who picks what?
in the end, the mets and phils will prob BOTH be in the playoffs. that's what matters.
SNY and SI's Jon Heyman reporting Mets get Gary Sheffield.Mets ONLY responsible for 400 Grand for him.I'm not really sold on him as of yet….however a 4th outfielder and experience on the bench should help the Amazins a lot.SURE his Avg and Offense has caught up to him and a .178 Avg in S/T.But anyway good luck gary on your potential final shot.
8 blown saves is pretty good..
Saves are one of the easiest stats to pick up in baseball.. a closer has like a 70% sucess rate based on the odds.. up to a 3 run lead, starting the inning with nobody on base, etc.. and he still managed to collect 8 blown saves.
Maybe his "stuff" is great, who knows.. but there are a bunch of guys i'd rather have closing for my team than K-Rod.. Putz might even be on that list
He'll get booed like crazy when they come here.. that is exactly what the Mets need though, another aging veteran to play a corner OF spot.. It worked so well with Moises Alou
Don M don't worry he's going to get booed like crazy at Citi Field too unless he gets off to a very hot start. This move is not popular with Mets fans at all.
Shea… you're missing the point… Duaner was actually one of your better relievers and that's why he was brought up. He was awful against the Phillies but he pitched in 66 games. Someone is going to have to fill those innings. Right now, that someone is either Feliciano (ERA 4.05), Sean Green (4.67 ERA… in Seattle) and/or any one of the three relievers with less than 30 games pitched in 2008.
Chuck P. I think met fans know more about who was better and who wasn't. Duaner was not getting it done at the end of last season and during spring he was getting shelled.
I loved Duaner in 2006 but after his car accident at the All-Star break he's never been the same. And Estrada is right he could barely throw in Spring Training. Saying the Mets bullpen is going to suffer because he's gone is a big stretch. If that were the case then why would they cut him? You're acting like he signed as a free agent elsewhere.
Good!! No need to look here. We'll see all those "geniuses" in October.
Tim Kurkjian is the only "expert" I like for a baseball insight outside of Gammons.


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The research also is looking at resistant tomato varieties, says Sparks. "We've got about 10 varieties we're looking at in Camilla at the Stripling Irrigation Research Park and others at Tifton and Ridgeville. In vegetables and tomatoes, resistant varieties are by far to best way to manage tomato spotted wilt virus. The problem is that we're looking at about 30 varieties of tomatoes in Tifton, and almost all of them have one source of genetics," he says.
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March 19, 2012 —
A Lake Ariel man was arrested for ignoring a court order which mandated that he stay away from the victim how lives in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates. According to a release from the Pennsylvania state Police 21 year old John Figueroa chased the female victim to her home, then smashed rocks and other objects against the front door in an attempt to gain entry.
He finally did gain entry through a sliding glass side door and refused to leave, but the community security personel arrived, he fled the scene. State police filed charges against him in district court.


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hi all - just going to jump on in - our baby is newly 7 months old - we started solids a few days after he turned 6 months old... I'm confused as to how often and how much he should be eating. He is not sleeping thru the night anymore, (and did from about 3 months till about 5) and I'm just wondering if maybe he's hungry?? asking about it on another forum, a lot of moms told me their babies (not sure how many BF) were/are eating much more than my little guy at this age -
he has one solid meal a day - about 2 tablespoons (measured dry) of rice cereal and about 1/3 - 1/2 of a stage 1 veggie, or sometimes a fruit... he nurses frequently, and is somewhat of a "snacker" - he is very interested in what is going on around him these days!
anyway - should he be eating more than one meal? I'm worried he might be hungry! any advice would me much appreciated from other BF moms...
we go in for his 6 mo appt this week (yes, a month late )- we had to switch to Kaiser recently and had trouble getting an appt) so I will also ask about it then too, obviously - I know Breast Milk is the most important thing for him right now, but just wanted to make sure the reason he is waking so much at night isn't b/c he needs more solids... He is a pretty big guy, I estimate about 20 lbs now... has always been on the 90-95th%tile of the charts.... Thanks!


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Musicians gather for Great Sullivan County Foodraiser
January 30, 2013 —
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Stacy & Friends and Community Unity will hold the fifth annual Great Sullivan County Foodraiser, a musical benefit for county food pantries, on Saturday, February 2. From blues to jazz to country, the music starts at 6 p.m. and continues into the night at three venues: the Dancing Cat Saloon and Catskill Distillery in Bethel, Dutch's Tavern in Rock Hill and Mr. Willy's in Monticello. A Yellow Cab shuttle will be available for transportation among the venues.
The evening's lineup includes Yasgur, Peter Florance and the New Kings, Rubber Band, The Small Town Sheiks, Whiskey Bent, Corner Shot, Far Beyond Gone, Chris Cernak, Talking Machine, Stacy & Friends and more.
Donations are requested in increments of $5—enough to feed one person one meal. Community sponsors include Crystal Run Health Care, Ideal Snacks, M&M Auto, Jeff Bank and Marshall & Sterling. Visit www.dancingcatsaloon.com.