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Oreochromis niloticus
The Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus is a relatively large cichlid fish native to Africa from Egypt south to East and Central Africa, and as far west as Gambia. It is also native to Israel, and numerous introduced populations exist outside its natural range (e.g. Brazil).[1]
It is also commercially known as mango fish, Nilotica or boulti.[2][not in citation given] The first name leads to easy confusion with another tilapia that is traded commercially, the mango tilapia (Sarotherodon galilaeus).
The Nile tilapia has distinctive, regular, vertical stripes extending as far down the body as the bottom edge of the caudal fin, with variable coloration. Adults reach up to 60 cm (24 in) in length and up to 4.3 kg (9.5 lb). It lives for up to 9 years. It tolerates brackish water and survives temperatures between 8 and 42 °C (46 and 108 °F).
It has been variously reported in the literature to be a plankton feeder, an omnivore, and to feed on higher plants to the extent it may be used in control of aquatic weeds. Introduced tilapia can, on the other hand, easily become an invasive species (see Tilapia as exotic species).
It is a species of high economic value and is widely introduced outside its natural range; probably next to the Mozambique tilapia (O. mossambicus), it is the most commonly cultured cichlid.[citation needed]
Aquaculture of the Nile tilapia goes back to Ancient Egypt, where it was called ỉn.t and represented by hieroglyph K1 of the Gardiner List. As a logogram, this meant "a Nile tilapia". Used as a determinative (ideogram), it apparently signified Nile tilapia and/or flathead mullets which, like the tilapia, were commercially important fish, namely in the Nile delta:
If used as part of a phonogram, it represented the sound ỉn:
In modern aquaculture, wild-type Nile tilapia are not too often seen, as their flesh has a dark color that is not much desired by many customers, and because it has a bit of a reputation of being a trash fish associated with poverty.[3] On the other hand, they are fast-growing and give good fillets; leucistic ("red") breeds which have lighter meat have been developed and these are very popular.
Hybrid stock is also used in aquaculture; Nile × blue tilapia hybrids are usually rather dark, but a light-colored hybrid breed known as "Rocky Mountain White" tilapia is often grown due to its very light flesh and tolerance of low temperatures.[6]
The Nile tilapia has recently been discovered in a small stream in central Arkansas. This invasive species may harm the other aquatic life present in this stream within the next few years, depending on how quickly it is able to reproduce and how adapted it is to competition with other aquatic vertebrates. As of yet, evidence supports the possibility that the Nile tilapia has established a strong breeding ground and will eventually endanger other fish species, possibly competitively exclude them.
In the Philippines
Red nile tilapia under the experiment (CLSU), Philippines.)
The red-hybrid Oreochromis niloticus is known in the Thai language as pla thapthim (Thai: ปลาทับทิม), meaning "pomegranate fish" or "ruby fish".[4] This type of tilapia is very popular in Thai cuisine where it is prepared in a variety of ways.[5]
The black and white striped tilapia pla nin (Thai: ปลานิล), meaning "Nile fish", is commonly either salted and grilled or deep-fried, and it can also be steamed with lime (pla nin nueng manao).[6]
- Baringo tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus baringoensis Trewavas, 1983
- Oreochromis niloticus cancellatus[verification needed] (Nichols, 1923)
- Oreochromis niloticus eduardianus[verification needed] (Boulenger, 1912)
- Oreochromis niloticus filoa Trewavas, 1983
- Oreochromis niloticus niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Oreochromis niloticus sugutae Trewavas, 1983
- Oreochromis niloticus tana Seyoum & Kornfield, 1992
- Oreochromis niloticus vulcani[7] (Trewavas, 1933)
The forms referred to as Oreochromis (or Tilapia) "Nyabikere" and "Kabagole" seem to belong to this species, too. An undescribed[verification needed] population found at, for example, Wami River, Lake Manyara and Tingaylanda seems to be a close relative.[8]
Medical significance
In a recent research in Kenya, as this fish can feed on mosquito larvae, it could be used in the fight against malaria in Africa.[9]
See also
- Nile perch - a different fish, more common today as "Victoria perch": Both this fish and the Nile tilapia belong to the Perciformes, or perch-like fish.
- Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2005). "Oreochromis niloticus" in FishBase. November 2005 version.
- "Oreochromis niloticus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=553310. Retrieved 11 March 2006.
- Bardach, J.E.; Ryther, J.H. & McLarney, W.O. (1972): Aquaculture. the Farming and Husbandry of Freshwater and Marine Organisms. John Wiley & Sons.
- Nagl, Sandra; Tichy, Herbert; Mayer, Werner E.; Samonte, Irene E.; McAndrew, Brendan J. & Klein, Jan (2001): Classification and Phylogenetic Relationships of African Tilapiine Fishes Inferred from Mitochondrial DNA Sequences. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 20(3): 361–374. doi:10.1006/mpev.2001.0979
- ^ Azevedo-Santos, V.M.; O. Rigolin-Sá, and F.M. Pelicice (2011). "Growing, losing or introducing? Cage aquaculture as a vector for the introduction of non-native fish in Furnas Reservoir, Minas Gerais, Brazil". Neotropical Ichthyology 9: 915-919.
- ^ Nile Tilapia. Seafood Portal.
- ^ [5]
- ^ Management Guidelines of Red Tilapia Culture in Cages, Trang Province (Thai)
- ^ Recipes for Thaptim Fish
- ^ Fish breeding in Thailand
- ^ Kingdon, Jonathan (1989). Island Africa: The Evolution of Africa's Rare Plants and Animals. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. pp. 221–222. ISBN 0-691-08560-9.
- ^ .(Nagl et al. 2001)
- ^ "Nile Tilapia can fight malaria mosquitoes", BBC News 8th August 2007.


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Some Ohio State University students are upset that they had no say in picking this year's spring commencement speaker, a break with past practice.
Provost Joseph Steinmetz and his Office of Academic Affairs alone decided to invite MSNBC talk-show host Chris Matthews to speak at the May 4 ceremony at Ohio Stadium. In the past, the university asked a committee of students and staff for a recommendation. This year, there wasn't time, OSU officials said.
"Because of time constraints and leadership changes during the past year, the decision was made to use a more streamlined approach to speaker selection for spring 2014 commencement," OSU spokesman Gary Lewis said in an email.
Amid the search for a new president and other shuffles in top jobs, Steinmetz and his office made the final decision, Lewis said.
News that Matthews will speak hasn't been well-received among students, said Taylor Stepp, president of the undergraduate student government. Complaints about Matthews's liberal views are common, Stepp said, but students are equally upset that the university didn't draw a bigger name.
"The response from students is simply that we don't know who this guy is, we don't care about this guy," Stepp said. "And the fact that Mr. Matthews obviously has a very liberal leaning and he's not even a public official was irksome to me."
An appointment to the speaker-selection committee has traditionally been seen as prestigious, Stepp said. Each year, the undergraduate student government named one person to the group. But repeated attempts to contact OSU officials about the committee this year were never returned, Stepp said.
Some have defended the pick. Leaders of the College Democrats group at Ohio State said last week that they expect Matthews to deliver a strong message, free of politics. University officials called Matthews one of the most-experienced journalists in the country.
Matthews, the host of Hardball, follows a string of OSU commencement speakers who come from the political world. President Barack Obama spoke last year, following Republican U.S. House Speaker John Boehner and Susan E. Rice, a representative to the United Nations and now a member of Obama's cabinet.
An agency that represents Matthews did not return calls.
Ohio State plans to give students and staff members a say again and to appoint next year's committed by the end of this semester.

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Ruby Patterson
Ruby Lee Patterson, 88, of Buckhannon, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport.
She was born May 6, 1924, in Bristol, a daughter of the late Emery and Caroline Bumgardner Edgell.
On July 2, 1940, she married Wesley Arch Patterson, whom preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1999.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Judith Greene; one sister, Thelma Dean; and three brothers, Charles, Henry and Adria Edgell.
She is survived by three sons, Leonard Patterson and wife, Diana, of Helvetia, Terry Lee Patterson and wife, Judy, and Bill Patterson and wife, Linda, all of Buckhannon; two grandsons, Dana W. Patterson and wife, Andrea, of Fairview Heights, Ill., and Jeff Patterson and wife, Debbie, of Buckhannon; four granddaughters, Marsha Lee and husband, Max, of Buckhannon, Lisa Davidson and husband, Skip, of Ashburn, Va., Kathy Patterson of Greensboro, N.C., and Vikki Rovello and husband, Rod, of Buckhannon; six great grandsons, Zachary Patterson of Fort Benning, Ga., Cody Patterson of Fairview Heights, Nicholas and Christopher Davidson, both of Ashburn, Zachary Patterson and Joshua Rovello, both of Buckhannon; three great-granddaughters, Alexis Patterson of Fairview Heights, Whitney Patterson and Ciara Rovello, both of Buckhannon; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; special friends, Veva Smith and David Smith and wife, Charlotte, all of Buckhannon.
Mrs. Patterson was a homemaker and a retired Cook from the French Creek Elementary School. She was a member of the Rocky Ford United Methodist Church, French Creek Ext. Homemaker Club, Women's VFW Aux. Rebekah Lodge 183 and the Retired School Association.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. Burial will follow in the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hampton Cemetery C/O Huelin Linger 680 Stoney Run Rd. Buckhannon, WV 26201 or to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.
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The University of West Georgia is excited to share the news that the University System of Georgia's new Policy of Institutional Function and Mission, approved on Wednesday, August 14, classifies UWG as a Comprehensive University – previously, it was classified as a State University. The new policy went into effect with yesterday's approval.
"This acknowledgement of UWG's breadth of programs, growth and expectation is a validation of the great work of the faculty and staff and will be a catalyst for furthering our impact in the region and beyond," says Dr. Kyle Marrero, president of UWG. "We embrace this designation and fully assume its importance and responsibility in the University System of Georgia."
The Comprehensive University category is the second highest of a four-sector identification system. The four sectors include Research Universities, Comprehensive Universities, State Universities and State Colleges. The state college sector has two sub-sectors. The Board of Regents looked at four areas to determine both the mission and sector of the University System of Georgia's 31 institutions. The four areas are:
According to the new policy, "Comprehensive Universities offer a number of undergraduate and master's-level programs with some doctoral programs. Typically, associate degrees are not offered at comprehensive universities. Research is emphasized but not as heavily as with research universities." In addition to UWG, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University and Valdosta State University are also categorized as Comprehensive Universities. The top tier schools are identified as Research Universities, a classification that includes Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Georgia Regents University, and University of Georgia.
"This is something we have hoped for and worked on for a very long time, and I was delighted to be with UWG President Marrero and Vice President of Business and Finance Jim Sutherland when the Board voted on our change of sector," says Dr. Beheruz N. Sethna, UWG president emeritus and professor. "This is worthy recognition for all the wonderful work of our faculty, staff, and students, and a very important event in our history. It creates a new sector consisting of four doctorate-granting comprehensive universities and states that it 'is expected that institutions within this sector will be committed to being world-class academic institutions.' That has been our vision and dream for some years now, and I am honored to be part of this great university under Dr. Marrero's leadership which will take us to that level."
"On behalf of the students, faculty and staff, I can only add that we are grateful for being recognized as a Comprehensive University by the Board of Regents," says Dr. Michael Horvath, UWG provost and vice president for academic affairs. "The University of West Georgia is a great place to study, work, conduct research and provide service to the community. This validation assures us that our efforts to grow and improve are meeting the high expectations placed upon us. It also challenges and motivates us to keep continuously improving."
For more information on the Board of Regents' new Policy of Institutional Function and Mission, please visit www.usg.edu/news/release/regents_policy_aligns_colleges_and_universities_missions_with_system_goals.


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The Boy Who Fell From the Roof- by Juliet Jenki
Directed by Gibson Cima
October 8-11 in the Flanagan Studio Theatre
"To die will be an awfully big adventure." – Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie
The Boy Who Fell From the Roof is an elegy for Simon Thomas Lyndsay, a young white gay South African man whose journey toward self-discovery is interrupted by a terrible accident. Through a mix of Brechtian storytelling and realistic scenes, Simon, his best friend, his mother, and his lover--like the king's men in the riddle--try to put the pieces back together again. In contrast to many representations of homosexuals (The Children's Hour, Ode to Billy Joe, and Prayers for Bobby) which feature deeply conflicted, guilty, suicidal protagonists, Simon is well-adjusted, precocious, fiercely intellectual, and not at all ashamed of his newly-discovered gay identity. Against the backdrop of post-apartheid Cape Town, Simon negotiates his mother's conservative concern for him, his tomboyish best friend, Georgina's unrequited love, and the racial politics of dating his mixed-race boyfriend, Leonard. This United States premiere of young South African playwright Juliet Jenkin's The Boy Who Fell From the Roof is a modern-day "fairy" tale that draws on a canon of doomed and gifted adolescent characters from Icarus to Hamlet to Peter Pan.
Translations- By Brian Freil
Directed by Lesley Delmenico
November 19-22 in the Flanagan Studio Theatre
Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
A contemporary classic by Northern Ireland's most famous playwright, Translations is the bittersweet story of two people who fall in love despite not speaking the same language. Set in 1834, at the time of the British military mapping of the Irish landscape and translation of Gaelic place names into English, the play deals with love, loss, change and resistance. It takes place in a rural Irish "hedge school," where rudimentary math and the classics are taught to adults. The play's ensemble is a collection of vivid characters with strongly divergent—and sometimes humorous--opinions about life, their futures, and the English occupation.
The Tempest- By William Shakespere
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Home List of Titles The High Time Resolution Universe Pulsar Survey IV: discovery and polarimetry of millisecond pulsars
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/208693
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- Title
- The High Time Resolution Universe Pulsar Survey IV: discovery and polarimetry of millisecond pulsars
- Author(s)
- Keith, M. J.; Johnston, S.; Bailes, M.; Bates, S. D.; Bhat, N. D. R.; Burgay, M.; Burke-Spolaor, S.; D'Amico, N.; Jameson, A.; Kramer, M.; Levin, L.; Milia, S.; Possenti, A.; Stappers, B. W.; van Straten, W.; Parent, D.
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- We present the discovery of six millisecond pulsars (MSPs) in the High Time Resolution Universe (HTRU) survey for pulsars and fast transients carried out with the Parkes radio telescope. All six are in binary systems with approximately circular orbits and are likely to have white dwarf companions. PSR J1017-7156 has a high flux density and a narrow pulse width, making it ideal for precision timing experiments. PSR J1446-4701 and PSR J1125-5825 are coincident with gamma-ray sources, and folding the high-energy photons with the radio timing ephemeris shows evidence of pulsed gamma-ray emission. PSR J1502-6752 has a spin period of 26.7ms, and its low period derivative implies that it is a recycled pulsar. The orbital parameters indicate it has a very low mass function, and therefore a companion mass much lower than usually expected for such a mildly recycled pulsar. In addition we present polarization profiles for all 12 MSPs discovered in the HTRU survey to date. Similar to previous observations of MSPs, we find that many have large widths and a wide range of linear and circular polarization fractions. Their polarization profiles can be highly complex, and although the observed position angles often do not obey the rotating vector model, we present several examples of those that do. We speculate that the emission heights of MSPs are a substantial fraction of the light cylinder radius in order to explain broad emission profiles, which then naturally leads to a large number of cases where emission from both poles is observed.
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- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies. Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
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- Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 419, no. 2 (Jan 2012), pp. 1752-1765
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- 2012
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- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences
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- PSR J1017-7156; PSR J1502-6752; PSR J1446-4701; Pulsars
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- Wiley-Blackwell
- 0035-8711
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- Copyright © 2011 The Authors. Journal copyright © 2011 Royal Astronomical Society. The accepted manuscript is reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. The definitive publication is available at www.interscience.wiley.com.
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In 1991, I attended my first teaching with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. His commitment to compassion and nonviolence has been — and continues to be — an inspiration. Over the years, I have attended many.
In the west, depending on the venue, the attendance can be be anywhere from 1,000 to 15,000. In India, the number swells to 150,000!
Every two years, His Holiness gives a Kalachakra initiation. This is a ceremony for world peace. Pilgrims who attend may volunteer to dedicate their lives to helping manifest world peace, first within themselves and then to others.
Having attended two of these in the west, I was acutely aware of the difference between the east and west. In the west, the venue is climate controlled, large screens showing close-up of the stage, food vendors easily accessible, etc. In the east, it is outdoors. You sit on the ground, rain or shine, and you listen to an FM radio for translation into English.
Estimates of this year's attendance are 140,000 to 160,000. Of those, 5,000 were foreigners. No accidents, no incidents other than two foreigners passing out from heat exhaustion (one day it was 107o Fahrenheit).
When I read that this year, the Kalachakra would be in Ladakh, India — Ladakh is part of the Indian state of Jammu/Kashmir; the capitol, Leh, at 11, 500 feet, is in the Indus River valley surrounded by the Himalayan mountains — it took me one second to answer the question I posed to myself: "Would I be willing to travel halfway around the world, sit on the ground for 10 days to take teachings with His Holiness?"
The answer: "Could I be so lucky?"


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Washington, D.C. – In a historic and critical vote, Congress today passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Designated as a "key vote" by AARP on behalf of its 40 million members, the elected officials' votes will be posted on AARP's Government Watch site so that individuals across the nation can see how their elected official voted on this legislation.
Nancy LeaMond, Executive Vice President at AARP, released the following statement today:
"Unprecedented job loss, loss of savings and investments, and rising numbers of uninsured individuals has forced every American to take notice of this dire moment in history. The passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is a critical moment for Americans young and old and a vital jump start to our ailing economy.
"AARP is pleased to see that Congress included a $250 economic recovery payment for older Americans, veterans and people with disabilities who are not eligible for the Make Work Pay credit.
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5 days of thanks
I really enjoy long weekends. Especially when they involve holidays that include stuffing your face with stuffing. *Random thought — why is there no restaurant establishment and/or chain named "That's the Stuff" where all kinds and variations of stuffing are served, 24/7?
It was a very relaxing (yet busy) weekend filled with family and friends that never cease to amaze me. Let's recap this bullet point style, yo!
- Wednesday – XYZ, Luxe, Dragonfly, Speakeasy, Touch and Bier Markt. And that's how you spend Black Out Hump Day, y'all.
- Thursday – Turkey with the Ski's, wine with the Zones and beers with neighbors at Market Garden Brewery.
- Friday – A little dash of Black Friday shopping. Two pairs of Chucks at Famous Footwear – score!
- Saturday – Initiate Christmas 2011 in the pad, XYZ dinner, Battery Park Wine Bar shenanigans and a Market Garden Brewery finish.
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Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Spring, 2003
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night gets a new look when placed in the Old West of California after the gold rush. Some of the characters include: Orsino, "The Duke," the town sheriff; Olivia the daughter of a cattle baron, Sir Toby a failed prospector; Sir Andrew a tenderfoot from out East; Feste, the clown, a wandering poet/cowboy; Antonia, well, "she" is a wanted fugitive; and siblings Sebastian and Viola were just shipwrecked off the coast of California after a long voyage from the East coast.
Orsino's scenes take place in his favorite hang out, the "Leaping Stag Saloon," and Olivia's scenes are "back at the ranch." The cast and crew delighted the audience with this feast for the eye and ear. Sophomore student Ethan Koerner wrote original music for his poet/cowboy character of Feste. Thanks to a brilliant scene design by Simon du Toit and luscious costumes done by Esther Van Eek the production was a visual delight. Senior Theatre Arts majors Laura Groen and Jennifer Kenoyer gave excellent performances as Viola and Maria respectively in their final main stage appearance at Dordt.
The director of the production, April Hubbard, would like to say "YAHOO!" concerning her first directing assignment as a new faculty member at Dordt.
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February 16, 2012 —
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Valentine's Day and National Heart Month call forth either romantic thoughts or the need to safeguard cardiac health. Heart is vital in evincing valiant efforts under trying circumstances and presents a symbol of the human capacity for compassion. In all these regards, it was a heartfelt week. This past week literally tugged at the heartstrings in basketball, indoor track and wrestling.
Basketball highlights included the dramatic Division IV rematch between the boys of Sullivan West and Liberty. Back on January 10, Liberty appeared to have won a key league fray with its archrival, but the district's discovery of an ineligible player prompted the decision to forfeit all wins to date, including that win over the Westies. Since then, the Bulldogs punched their ticket to sectionals but Liberty needed to win the February 10 rematch to keep its appeal bid alive for inclusion in the Big Dance. After jumping out to a 26-9 lead at the half, the game's polarity switched when Indians' star Eddie Byrd received his second technical foul and was ejected from the game. Sullivan West went on a 16-8 tear in the third quarter that included a trio of treys from E.J. Franskevicz to close the gap to seven heading into the final frame. The Bulldogs whittled down the lead to two before Liberty's Taylor Vankeuren iced four crucial free throws to secure the 46-40 win. Liberty (4-11, 1-3 OCIAA) hosts O'Neill on February 15 in a do-or-die league tilt. A win will likely secure a sectional berth, while a loss will dash such hopes. Sullivan West (11-5, 2-2 OCIAA) can ill afford to lose to the Raiders and drop to a lower seed in the big tourney. They'd like to avoid Burke or Ellenville in the opening round. Fallsburg looked to claim a share of the Division V lead as it hosted S.S. Seward, the only team to beat them in league play. But the Spartans completed the season sweep with a 59-53 win. Monticello (5-11, 2-2 OCIAA) kept its sectional hopes alive with a dramatic 47-45 win over Port Jervis. Like Liberty, the Monties face a senior-night catharsis as they host Goshen in a must-win game on February 15.
In girls basketball, Tri-Valley (13-1, 6-1 OCIAA) sustained its first loss of the year as the Lady Bears fell to Tuxedo 52-46. Tri-Valley beat Tuxedo 39-32 in January. The two teams are still vying for the number-two seed in Class C. Tri-Valley needs to defeat Eldred twice this week, as well as Fallsburg on the Lady Comets' senior night on February 16, to secure home-court advantage prior to the finals. The Lady Bears handily defeated Sullivan West 64-17 in the Fourth Annual Coaches Versus Cancer Classic. The event, which also featured a 65-42 Monticello win over Liberty, a 48-22 Livingston Manor girls win over Eldred and wins by the SCCC mens and womens teams over Manhattan CC, raised over $3,000 dollars for the Catskill Regional Oncology Unit. The event was dedicated to the memory of Cierra Boone, who lost a valiant battle against cancer. She was a cousin of Dante Agnew who plays for the Generals.
In indoor track at the OCIAA championships, Eldred had its best ever performance in the storied event, winning three gold medals. The boys team finished fifth and the girls came in ninth in a field of 20 schools. Alex Campanella won the 1600 in 4:23.43 and the 3200 in 9:30.85. Breanna Brucher won the pole vault with a personal best leap of 10-0. Eldred's Christine Donnelly took fourth in the 1000 in 3:02.22, while Hunter Proscia was fourth in the 1600 in 4:30.34 and fifth in the 3200 with a season-best time of 9:51.28. Monticello's Shane Jackson took second in the 55 in 6.73 and fifth in the 300 in 38.19. Sullivan West's Rachel Deppa was second in the 1500 racewalk in 7:44.34. Westie Todd Roeder was fourth in the weight throw with a heave of 44-07. Liberty's Amanda Bertholf was second in the pole vault with a mark of 9-0. Tri-Valley's Aric Boyes was second in the shot put with a mark of 43-09.25, while Liberty's Michael Hinton took fourth with a throw of 42-08.25. At the storied Millrose Games held at the Armory, Tri-Valley's Dominique Darby won the silver medal in the weight throw with a mark of 46-06. Teammate Heidi Furman took fourth in 39-06.50. In wrestling, Liberty's Andy Martinez (182) won his second consecutive Section 9 Division II title via an 8-2 decision over Highland's A.J. Buchanan.
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A New Attitude…and a Few More Wins…
The Yankees won Friday night, thanks to the late game heroics of Mark Teixeira…
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As a Yankees fan since the early 70's, I have seen many highs and lows. 1998 was clearly a special year so excluding that year, this has been one of the most enjoyable seasons, so far, that I've experienced. Granted, the Yanks may still fall short but the ride has been enjoyable as we near the stretch run.
The April woes of the bullpen, Cody Ransom as the starting third baseman, Chien-Ming Wang's disastrous starts, among other things, are a forgotten memory…
I really thought that Jason Giambi would change the Yankees clubhouse with his personality when he joined the Yanks back in 2002.
But it never happened, and the clubhouse remained very "corporate" as G changed his persona to fit the team.
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He is not a superstar. He's not going to lead the league in hits, average or home runs. He'll make some painful defensive plays to watch. But at the end of the day, there is not another guy you'd want on your team. He, along with A.J. Burnett and others, have successfully loosened up the Yankees clubhouse, and I think he is a big reason why the team is enjoying success this season.
Friday night, the Yankees began a road trip in Seattle that will conclude with a three game set at Fenway Park beginning on Friday. Andy Pettitte pitched another quality game but was gone before the outcome of the game was decided. With a lead-off homer in the 9th, Mark Teixeira put the Yanks up by a run. Nick Swisher added a RBI single, and the rest was left to Mariano Rivera. In his 900th major league appearance, Mo got his 34th save in 35 chances. I guess the "cranky" shoulder is in a better mood now!
Tonight, the Yanks are up 4-2 in the fifth. Swisher has a home run, as the Yanks scored 4 unearned runs in the top of the second inning.
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I'd like to say that I am confident, but not with Sergio Mitre on the mound…
Meanwhile in Texas, unable to mount a comeback for a second day in a row, the Boston Red Sox lost to the Rangers, 7-2. So, the Yanks have a chance to pick up another game on the Sox should they beat the Mariners tonight. Hey Julia, are you back there? I don't seem to be able to see you anywhere. Wait a minute! That speck! Is that you? 😉
I didn't realize that Derek Jeter is on the verge of a major milestone. The MLB record for hits by a shortstop is held by Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio (2,673). After last night, DJ was just three hits shy. He has a hit tonight, so he is just two away from tying Aparicio. Congrats DJ! Another record on your way to Cooperstown! Very well done!
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Congratulations to Julia of Julia's Rants for her successful completion of the wager loss for last week's Yankees-Red Sox series. Due to the Yankees' sweep, she had to:
1. Post a pro-Yankees Top 11 List.
2. Take photos of her car at various prominent locations in the Boston area…with a Yankees flag attached.
She did an excellent job with both. So good, in fact, I think she should lose again next week just so we can see more of her creative side!
The Yankees will head for Oakland after Seattle, and I will be attending the second game of the series. Like fine wine from Napa Valley, older players like Rivera and Jeter are aging very gracefully and the AL East leaders are showing they are the right vintage for success this year. Hey guys, see you in Oakland!
Go Yankees!
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Fine, my Red Sox have hit a bumpy stretch in the road and they aren't playing their best. Don't count them out just yet my friend. And I hope you aren't disappointed when you don't see a win this week!😉 We'll see just who is the one being "creative" after next weekend!
Very cool that you're going to see the Yanks in Oakland, Scott. I hope you'll bring them luck and cheer them on to victory. At least you won't get rained out the way you were in NY!
Hi, Scott …
Congratulations on winning your wager with Julia !!! … Of course, we have to thank the Yankees for the great four-game sweep of the Red Sox … It was a very fine weekend indeed !!! … Also, Julia was very gracious making payment of the wager with an excellent "Top 11" list of some of the many positive things about the New York Yankees, as well as, riding around the Boston area with a Yankees flag on her car !!! … I look forward to another big weekend for the Yankees in the three-game series at Fenway Park !!!
Go Yankees !!!
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Who do you think is faster i think minato considering naruto hasnt fully masterd biju mode but make sure to back up your answer with evidence...... let the debate begin!!!!!!!:D
Minato. Naruto can't use FTG..
i think naruto is just as fast as minato but he cant control that speed so good as minato yet
Minato is instant, Naruto is very fast but fast is not instant.
Originally Posted by 3MESSIAH
i think naruto is just as fast as minato but he cant control that speed so good as minato yet
When it comes to raw speed, that is when moving from A to B by physically moving, then Naruto is way faster but if you ask naruto to cover a 5 mile stretch in a sec its not gonna happen but minato can do it if there is a FTG seal 5 miles away.
In terms of raw speed its Naruto in Bijuu Mode, only reason Minato is so damn fast is because of his FTG so yeah its Minato.
minato is faster
minato's speed in teleportation
There is no no raw speed capable of surpassing space time movement
Minato , he uses the fastest space time ninjutsu.
BM Naruto.
KM Naruto was stated to be "not quite at his father's level yet", but that was only because he couldn't land well after using his burst of speed. I'd say KM Naruto by the time he faces the Yondaime Raikage is just as fast as Minato.
BM Naruto's much faster and versatile than KM Naruto, and he's faster than Minato too.
If this is intended to be used for a versus thread, then no, just no. It doesn't even matter at this point, because Naruto has his chakra arms that surprised Muu; and if they can surprise Muu when he thought jinton would hit first, then it will definitely surprise Minato even IF he isn't faster than Minato at this point (which he should be).
Minato's jutsu isn't instantaneous, that's just impossible. How would he be able to stick his landings? What kind of reaction time would he have if he could do that with an instantaneous jutsu? That would be more of a machine than a shinobi.
Minato of course. Being the fastest character is his "thing" so to speak and no one will take that title away from him. In my opinion of course.
Naruto may be ridiculously fast, but if you are comparing him to Minato it doesn't matter. No one can surpass instantaneous space-time transmission, not even with lightspeed. It is about disappearing from point A and reappering in point B without crossing the line linking them, we are talking about teleportation here.
Of course, since Minato is not actually traveling the route linking points A-B you are free to not consider it as speed. If you're going by that route, then Naruto is much more faster on foot than his father. In the end the answer for your question is just a matter of perspective, if you consider teleportation as speed then Minato is faster, if you don't then Naruto is faster.
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Minato. but thats using FTG but if your'e going my raw speed, then its naruto
By raw speed alone, Naruto is BY FAR faster. Naruto currently can move ALMOST at the speed of FTG.
FTG is instantaneous teleportation O.o......
Now with FTG Minato is obviously faster...because instantaneous teleportation cannot be beaten by speed on foot.
Originally Posted by 3MESSIAH
i think naruto is just as fast as minato but he cant control that speed so good as minato yet
i agree with this because........yeah pretty self explanitory
Minato is faster, however.. Naruto has more mobility as he is not restricted to markings
In a race, Minato.
In a fight, Naruto.
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January 22, 2004
(CHICAGO) The Illinois State Board of Education
(ISBE) today approved a recommendation for the continued
operation of Hazel Crest School District 152.5. The action,
made during the boards January meeting, comes more
than one year after the nearly-bankrupt district petitioned
the Board to be placed under a Financial Oversight Panel
and 13 months after it came under more stringent review
by a School Finance Authority.
This is a major achievement for a district that
by all accounts was on the verge of closing its doors
before the end of the 2002-03 school year, said
State Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller.
This is a tribute to the districts determination
to seek and accept ISBEs assistance and to the hard
work of the School Finance Authority.
The 1100-student school district reached a financial
crisis in the fall of 2002 when it was unable to pay bills
or meet payroll. It had accumulated accounts payable for
more than $1.4 million dating back to May 2002 Additionally,
no financial institution was willing to lend the district
additional funds.
Through the state School Code (105 ILCS 5/1B) the district
petitioned ISBE in 2002 for a voluntary Financial Oversight
Panel (FOP) to provide technical assistance and a comprehensive
financial assessment. The panel eased the districts
situation when it determined the district qualified for
an emergency grant of $250 per pupil. The panel was also
able to help the district borrow $1.7 million through
the issuance of Tax Anticipation Warrants.
The FOP eventually determined that more was needed and
petitioned ISBE to seek legislative approval for the establishment
of a School Finance Authority (SFA). With the help of
the SFA, the district received $1.5 million through a
Member Initiative grant from the General Assembly, and
$4.5 million as a loan. The SFA cut 100 positions, closed
two school buildings and made other cuts in expenses to
keep the budget balanced and the district in operation
for at least one more year.
Within the past six months, the Hazel Crest SFA convened
a committee of citizens, teachers and administrators to
review the districts future and consider consolidation
with surrounding districts. The input and activity led
the SFA to vote January 5 to recommend that ISBE approve
the continuation of the district based on a balanced budget.
Theres no doubt that without ISBE Hazel Crest
would not be solvent today, said Rob Grossi, SFA
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Without this assistance from the panel, authority
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determination, hard work and collaboration.
Hazel Crest is the fourth district to come under a FOP
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come under a FOP or SFA within the past year. According
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been certified to be in financial difficulty under Section
1A-8. A Financial Oversight Panel once appointed will
remain in existence for a minimum of 3 years up to a maximum
of 10 years. If after 3 years the school district has
repaid all of its obligations resulting from emergency
State financial assistance and has improved its financial
situation, a the Board of Education may, not more frequently
than once in any 12 month period, petition the State Board
to dissolve the Financial Oversight Panel.
The purpose of the Financial Oversight Panel shall be
to exercise financial control over the board of education,
and when approved by the State Board and the State Superintendent
of Education, to furnish financial assistance so that
the board can provide public education within the boards
jurisdiction while permitting the board to meet its obligations
to its creditors and the holders of its notes and bonds.
A Financial Oversight Panel may petition the State Board
for the establishment of a School Finance Authority for
the district.
Downstate School Finance Authority (SFA) definition/responsibility
A five member panel appointed by the State Superintendent,
of which two of the members are residents of the school
After a School Finance Authority is established the Financial
Oversight Panel is abolished and all the rights of the,
property, assets, contracts, and liabilities shall pass
to and be vested in the Authority. The duties and obligations
of the district under Article 1B (FOP) shall be transferred
and become duties and obligations owed by the district
to the School Finance Authority.
The purposes of the Authority shall be to exercise financial
control over the district and to furnish financial assistance
so that the district can provide public education within
the districts jurisdiction while permitting the
district to meet its obligations to its creditors and
the holders of is debt. Except as expressly limited by
this Article, the Authority shall have all powers granted
to a voluntary or involuntary Financial Oversight Panel
and to a Financial Administrator and all other powers
necessary to meet its responsibilities and to carry out
its purposes.
The School Finance Authority has the ability to appoint
officers, agents and employees of the Authority, including
a chief executive officer, a chief fiscal officer, and
a chief educational officer; to define their duties and
qualifications and to fix their compensation and employee
benefits. It has the power to negotiate collective bargaining
agreements with the districts employees and the
same power to issue tax anticipation warrants as a school
The School Finance Authority may be in existence for
a minimum of 3 years up to a maximum of 10 years.
About: Hazel Crest School District 152.5
Illinois State Board of Education
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Celebrating 165 years of kazoo playing in America, National Kazoo Day will be celebrated on January 28, 2016.
Of course, kazoo players are not known to be perfectly precise, so feel free to celebrate National Kazoo Day on January 29, if you so desire, as some folks have the impression that the date is supposed to be the fourth Thursday in January.
In fact, most people will agree that we should consider January 24-31, 2016, National Kazoo WEEK! So celebrate all week long.
National Kazoo Day occurs annually (although in some regions, more often) on or about January 28 - or whenever it is convenient to the kazooist.
As stated by founder Chaplin Willard Rahn of the Joyful Noise Kazoo Band at the Homewood Retirement Home in Williamsport, Maryland,
"After all, we have to be flexible." Many kazooists choose the fourth Thursday in January because it's handy.
(source - The Complete How To Kazoo by Barbara Stewart)
Kazoo lovers across America continue the campaign to make the kazoo America's official musical instrument. Everyone is invited to join the effort and support the campaign.


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Air distribution to central and side vents
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– Switches off automatically at temperatures below approx. 37 °F/3 °C and cannot be switched on, even manually.
– Operates most effectively with windows closed.
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– Depending on the outside temperature and humidity, condensation can drip from the evaporator and form a pool under
the vehicle. This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
– If uncooled air flows out when the lowest temperature has been set, switch off the airconditioning compressor and have
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why did they have to get someone that sounds nothing like the original kakashi.......WHY!!!!!!!!!??????
it's not different voice actor, video was just faster
its his same voice actor I was on kakashi's narupidia
guys he means the recent episode
and im pretty sure it was the same voice actor + u dont believe me go to kakashi wiki like suggested above
I like this new voice, whether it's the same person or not. It fits him IMO.
I've gotten to a point where I don;t even really listen to them speaking, I just read the subtitles.
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- Subjects:Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Saying Goodbye
- Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8
Over the years I've noticed that things tend to fall apart, socially speaking, at the end of the school year. Maybe you've noticed this phenomenon, too. This social disintegration is marked by short tempers, unkind words, and increased sensitivity and rejection. Rejection is one way students separate from and prepare to leave their classmates. We're all exhausted and ready for a break, but it's up to us to ensure that all students feel safe and accepted through the last day of school.
Here are several suggestions for helping students transition peacefully to summer vacation and to their next grade.
Be Honest About What's Happening
Morning Meeting, when tension is low and no one is angry, is a good time to discuss negative behaviors you've observed. I tell students I've noticed a pattern of arguing and unkindness among class members. Then I explain that this kind of distancing sometimes happens when people are going to part. As the year winds down, it's normal to have mixed feelings of relief, elation, and sadness, but it's important not to act out our feelings on others. We spend time discussing our feelings and identifying similarities and differences. I remind students that as long as they are in my classroom, I expect them to follow class rules about respecting themselves and others. I also spell out the consequences for breaking the rules.
Lighten Up
Keep lessons light and upbeat. If students haven't acquired certain skills, it's unlikely that more worksheets and drills in the last week of school will make a difference. Instead, plan activities like a reading day (similar to Read Across America Day), a board games day, a class play/readers theater, or a field trip or outdoor obstacle course. Nature and the outdoors help us all, teachers included. Spending a few extra minutes on a playground having read-alouds under a tree or painting a map or design on a playground blacktop keeps the focus light.
We want to end the year on a high note, sending students and their parents on to the next grade with positive memories.
Summer Plans
Talking and writing about summer plans may help students. Some students may have to be coaxed to think of summer activities because they're not sure what's going to happen. Other students know they are going to day camp, taking a family vacation to Cape Cod, or swimming at the town pool. Talking about upcoming events takes the focus off parting.
Next Year's Teacher and Classroom
Some of students' negative behavior may come from anxiety about next fall. Ask your students' future teachers to visit during the last week to chat with your class. Have them share highlights of the coming school year. Save time for questions and answers. It's also helpful for your students to visit the actual classroom they will be in next fall. Seeing the classroom and sitting in one of the desks helps students feel more confident on the first day of school. Again, allow time for students to ask questions about the classroom.
Vulnerable Students
Students who are emotionally fragile or who have social skill deficits may find the end of the school year especially difficult. Students who have difficult home lives may not be looking forward to spending time with their families. Students who thrive in a structured school environment may be anxious about spending less structured time at home. Vulnerable students may have developed strong attachments to their classroom teacher, guidance counselor, or special educator and will miss these caring adults. Helping these students transition to summer will require patience, understanding, and time for them to process what they are experiencing.
One More Idea:
Share Summer Through the Fresh Air Fund
Every summer for 12 years when my children were growing up, we welcomed a New York City child into our Massachusetts home through the Fresh Air Fund. Fresh Air is a nonprofit organization that provides two-week summer vacations for NYC children who might not have a summer vacation otherwise. Children are hosted by families from Maine to Virginia who volunteer to share part of their summer.
If you live in New England or the Mid-Atlantic states, find out if your community participates in the Fresh Air Fund. Consider sponsoring a child or making a donation to this worthy program.
Enjoy your summer!
Take time for yourself to read a book, join a yoga class, or have a massage. Have fun with your family! Along with my Top Teaching colleagues, I'll be back when the next school year starts.
Happy summer!
This is also a great time to reflect on what we have accomplished as a group. We talk about how the year has been like a long race. We have paced ourselves and now, as the finish is in sight, it is not the time to stop and rest but to give ourselves that final burst of effort to make sure we have the best finish possible. It is also the time I try to schedule more little "celebrations" to let them know they won't be forgotten- more picture-taking sessions, more little projects (nothing too over-the-top as time is always short and often interrupted) more time for sharing personal moments. I agree that we often need to revisit the beginning of the year and that we are still a team following the same agreed upon respecting rules established the first week. Good luck comrades in your final weeks. This is my 35th year!! (Where did the time go?)
I supposse these activities are motivating and creating conciencious in our kids.
What a great post. This really helps to know how to deal with some very sensitive kids.


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Are Financial Advisers Encouraging Bad Behavior?
Not only do many financial advisers fail to discourage behavioral finance errors by investors, but many advisers also reinforce behaviors that are in their own best interest, according to a new working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Researchers at Harvard University, MIT and the University of Hamburg found that advisers "may exaggerate existing biases or, in some cases, even make the clients worse off."
The study sent auditors on 284 client visits to gather information from advisers. The auditors described their current investment strategy to the advisers as one of the following:
- Chasing returns, a scenario where they attempted to beat the market by identifying those industries that performed the best in the recent past;
- Investing 30% of their portfolio into their employer's stock;
- Owning a well-diversified portfolio comprised of low-fee U.S. index stock and bond funds; or
- Holding all investable money held in certificates of deposit and expressing no preconceived investment biases.
After reviewing the data, the paper's authors reached three main conclusions.
First, advisers showed a significant bias toward actively managed funds, with this type of fund recommended in 50% of the auditor visits. Advisers also encouraged trend-chasing, but discouraged investing in index funds. Researchers bluntly described the results as exaggerating "biases that are in the adviser's financial interest while leaning against those that do not generate fees."
Second, most advisers asked for demographic data and gave portfolio advice that was broadly consistent with accepted portfolio theory. In other words, they suggested an acceptable level of equity allocations. There were some biases, however, with women being asked to hold a more conservative allocation. Furthermore, advisers were more likely to mention fees when meeting with an older auditor.
Finally, advisers were initially supportive of the auditor's current allocation, but showed no hesitation in encouraging the auditors to start following a different investment strategy. The paper's authors believe this contradiction is related to the sales process.
This study shows why it is critical to ask questions and consider whether the advice given is in your best interest. This suggestion applies to all financial advice, whatever the source.
Source: "The Market for Financial Advice: An Audit Study," Sendhil Mullainathan, Markus Noeth and Antoinette Schoar, National Bureau of Economic Research
Bernice from NY posted over 4 years ago:
Does any investor really think that many (all)
"advisers" do NOT act in their own self interest?
Jerry Durham from TN posted over 3 years ago:
I too use to think that actively managed mutual funds was the way to go. It was easy to feel this way during the 1990's when actively managed funds led the way during the great Bull Market. Since then, it has been hard to beat index funds and this is due to their ultra low fees. However most advisors still like active funds, even though the majority do not beat low cost index funds. In the past I have owned both load and no load funds, and although several load funds are consistently good, I feel that most investors are better off with index funds.


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The onset romance between these two B listers on a hit cable show has fizzled and now she is trying to win back her husband and her reputation
keri russell and that guy she stars with in The AmericansReplyCancel
She has been looking particularly lovely lately, jackReplyCancel
Sleeping in the basement does not bode well for a marriage.ReplyCancel
@ttm, she has! and I never use to find her attractive.ReplyCancel
Still want that dress from yesterday's photos. Anyone got a lead for me?ReplyCancel
True Blood Anna Paquin and Stephan Moyer…
the Americans is still going strong (small audience, tho.)ReplyCancel
Nor sleeping on a couch, according to the latest issue of CosmoReplyCancel
I think it is the romance that has fizzled, not the show.ReplyCancel
Rock n roll. Have fun Violet, and the mysterious Mr VReplyCancel
Keep that hair dry! Enjoy!ReplyCancel
Enjoy Violet! I'll have to defend certain people all aloooooone!ReplyCancel
It's J Mendel and only $3800 bucks. Doh!ReplyCancel
Betty whte. Jane Leeves. Duh. The thought of those two together….ReplyCancel
Violet left and took all the reveals with her. Sad pandaReplyCancel
Thanks Gossip, I misread.ReplyCancel
I went to college with Keri's husband Shane and he was the coolest, most down to earth, fun guy ever. Cheating on him was the biggest mistake she ever made followed closely by when she cut her hair second season of Felicity.ReplyCancel
Keri. However I think the paquin Moyer marriage is Lukewarm at best. The chemistry between those 2 is way off.ReplyCancel
I saw a segment on True Blood and Pacquin and Moyer were being interviewed on the red carpet, they both looked hot for starters, and I thought they both looked rather happy, sad about the show ending but they said something about finally having quality time to spend together as a family, which they didn't have to say since they were not asked that, just what will they do now that the show is over.ReplyCancel
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RL World Cup - positive thread
Posted 13 October 2012 - 11:51 AM
Posted 14 October 2012 - 11:33 AM
I had to wait 30+ years (!!!) for my next chance to see a RLWC in Oz in 2008 ! I went to a few games at that event and I loved it.
If I were living in the UK I'd be going to every game I could ... may still come over for the World Cup if things fall the right way over here.
Posted 15 October 2012 - 10:35 AM
Hoping to get to the Scotland games, although the Tonga game being on a Tuesday night is a bummer!
tonga v scotland and scotland v italy at derwent park, workington. looking forward to watching the tongans.
Always enjoy watching the Pacific Island teams playing, it annoys the hell out of me how neglected these and PNG are.
Posted 15 October 2012 - 11:07 AM
Last new RL ground (83): Langtree Park, St Helens - Leeds v Warrington 9/8/14
Posted 15 October 2012 - 11:08 AM
The club where Eurovision isn't a dirty word. A waltz through the leopard skin lined world of Tom Jones, Bert Kampfert and Burt Bacharach. Step out to the sound of the happy hammond and swing to the seductive sounds of the samba.
DJ's, raffles, cocktails and wide collars. Please dress smart. Gentlemen might like to wear a suit.
Same price. Same music. Same rubbish prizes.
Posted 15 October 2012 - 09:37 PM
Bought for NZ v Samoa at Wire, and planning on Scotland v USA (Salford) and NZ v PNG (Headingley) and Wembley for the moment.
if I don't get the volunteers gig, then NZ PNG is on my list. See you there it's been a while!
Keeping it local
Posted 20 October 2012 - 06:59 PM
Predictions for the future -
Crusaders RL to get a franchise for 2012 onwards -WRONG
Widnes Vikings also to get a franchise - RIGHT
Crusaders RL to do the double over Widnes and finish five places ahead of them -WRONG
Widnes Vikings NOT to dominate rugby league in years to come! STILL TO COME
I promise to pay �10 to the charity of Bomb Jacks choice if Widnes Millionaires finish above the battling underdogs Crusaders RL. I OWE A TENNER!
Posted 20 October 2012 - 07:35 PM
I'd love to do England v Ireland and Australia v Fiji on the same day, but don't know if its possible yet.
Posted 21 October 2012 - 12:56 AM
Its a bu**er that none of the ko times are announced yet, so you can plan your travelling.
I'd love to do England v Ireland and Australia v Fiji on the same day, but don't know if its possible yet.
I agree. Its pointless buying the tickets if you don t know if you can make both games. I guess they are waiting for the TV schedules and broadcasters to be finalised before they know the kickoff times but it s not helping anyone s advanced planning.
Posted 21 October 2012 - 03:04 AM
Posted 21 October 2012 - 02:19 PM
indeed. would be nice to know ko times, but not crucial at this stage with over 12m to go.
So buy the one you definately want to watch, then the second when the times are announced?
Posted 21 October 2012 - 02:57 PM
I'm generally positive about it - looking forward to helping drive ticket sales in Bristol through relentless PR spam to local papers, radio stations etc etc.
I don't know if you've thought of this but going into the
University Of Bristol,
University of the West of England,
University Of Bath and
Bath Spa University would be worth it.
At the end of each September each university have what is called 'Freshers Fayre' which is used to promote absolutely everything - various societies, companies, public services (the Police/Army) have stalls which as far as I know are free. All first year students and most other students visit these fayres and sign up for all sorts and buy all sorts and get given hundreds of thousands of leaflets!!
Co-ordinating a stall with the university Rugby League team at that particular university could be a great way of promoting the World Cup and even selling tickets. And generally with students it's much easier to get groups of 8+ as well because as soon as say 4 people say they're going than all their friends want to go as well!
On top of that universities have their newspapers which are often read by 10,000+ people. Just some food for thought.
Posted 21 October 2012 - 03:30 PM
Are there any US military bases anywhere near who could be targetted as a likely source of support ?
Posted 22 October 2012 - 02:08 AM
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Domestic violence charges against the man who became famous after he got caught under a rock while hiking and had to cut off his own arm to free himself have been dropped, according to CBS News and Fox News.
Aron Lee Ralston, the subject of the 2010 movie "127 Hours," was arrested in Denver and booked into jail on Saturday. Police had charged the 38-year-old with assault and "wrongs to minors."
The case against Ralston was dropped at the request of the city attorney, a court spokeswoman told CBS.
In 2003, Ralston's story of survival made him famous.
While he was rock climbing in a canyon in Utah, a rock fell on his arm. He was trapped for five days before he was able to use a small, dull blade to amputate his right arm and escape.
He later recounted the story in a book, which was adapted into a movie starring James Franco as Ralston.


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It takes a village to get a GS "roving correspondent" ready for action!
It takes a village to get a GS "roving correspondent" ready for action!
Any news? Has anyone seen Carolina? She is second on the start list.
I heard she got 64.99 points.
Kostner 3T-3T, 3Lo - step out, 2A
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Thank you! So she kept the same layout as last year. Good score though without that mistake she would have scored the same as Mao and Ashley did at SP. Worlds, what a fight will be!
Maybe Carolina will still up her game a little later... it's the first competition for her this season. I'd love to see it happen, but we'll have to wait and see. Anyway, that score says she is still very much in the game
Anything on the russian baby ballerinas? I'm really curious how Adelina and Polina are doing.
Report on Caro from someone who attended the competition: All jumps ok, very interesting step sequence (as usual), maybe lost levels on combo spin. Overall good!
Good job, Caro.
Can't wait to see it. Her programs have always been interesting.
Tremendous news about Carolina!
Very curious to see Carolina's new programs. I love her skating.
Are You Tube videos a possibilty? Is this competition being broadcast anywhere, I wonder.
OMG i cant wait to see her programs.
I hope kosjenka has a great time at Golden Spin. If s/he has a chance to record Caro's (and any other of his/her favorites') programs, great; if not a written report would be terrific also!
I was checking the ice dance entries ( no results posted just yet), ND I see several changes in the entries list, since Doris posted them:
No Zhiganshina - Gazsi, no Alessandrini - Vaturi and no Monko - Khaliavin either, however on the plus side, there is:
Tobias - Stagniunas and
Riazanova - Tkachenko


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Emily Tennyson, a contributing writer for Michigan Travel Ideas, cheers on her alma mater during a football-weekend trip with her husband.
As a proud Michigan alum, I love to visit nearby Ann Arbor, especially now that I don't have to take exams. My husband, a fellow Wolverine, also enjoys trips to his alma mater, especially for sporting events. While I'm a (fairly) devoted Wolverine, Ann Arbor caters to my more artsy side. I opt out of the game and use the time to explore the eclectic shops and art galleries.
When planning our last-minute weekend getaway, I knew that on-campus lodging would be overbooked and spendy due to the game, so I moved to Plan B. On State Street, the Comfort Inn & Suites offers a Michigan Travel Ideas discount; free Internet, a pool and breakfast sweetened the deal.
Once on campus, I explore old haunts. First, at the University of Michigan Museum of Art, I examine Tiffany architectural glass from a demolished early-20th-century Fifth Avenue mansion in Manhattan. Next on the list—cheese shopping at Zingerman's and a Sister Hazel sub packed with provolone cheese, mushrooms, green peppers, onions and sub sauce at Pizza Bob's, a favorite college hangout. My husband, meanwhile, bonds with 100,000 new friends in the Big House. After a Michigan win (thank you, Brady Hoke!) the whole city beams.
Alfresco dining at the elegant and contemporary Logan, a tiny storefront bistro on Washington, seems like a great way to celebrate and avoid the college swarm. A toast for the Michigan football victory with our glasses of Viognier starts off the meal. The pan-seared grouper is amazing, but the chocolate mousse dessert is my favorite. Post dinner, we cruise past ivy-covered dorms, throngs of happy coeds and campus bars blaring the Michigan Fight Song. I hum along and throw in a fist pump for good measure, even though my college days are long gone. Deep sigh. Was I ever really 18?
Back at the Comfort Inn, it's time for a dip in the pool and some relaxation in the hot tub. When we get to our room, my husband turns on the 46-inch flat-screen TV and finds yet another football game. I cozy up in the king-size bed with a book.
The next morning, we head to the sunny breakfast room for our complimentary meal—fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, bagels and make-your-own waffles. After eating, it is time to check out and bring our fun weekend trip to a close. Our short trip almost makes us feel like college students again. I sigh as the car pulls away and realize that we definitely don't come here often enough.
Emily Tennyson, devoted University of Michigan alum, relishes any time spent at her alma mater and appreciates a good getaway.