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Kisai Kaidoku is a limited edition colored LCD watch design that displays the time using words instead of numbers.
Designed by 15 year old Tynan Mayhew, a creative fan of Tokyoflash watches, Kisai Kaidoku was originally a concept submitted to the Tokyoflash Design Studio Blog.
Kaidoku means to decode or decipher in Japanese but this watch needs no translation once you understand how it works. The time is displayed with words instead of numbers. Just look at the words that are flashing and read them in order to know the time. It's that easy. The date can be read in exactly the same way by pressing the lower button.
Designed ergonomically to fit small and large wrists comfortably, Kisai Kaidoku is an ideal watch design for men or women. A slim, light wrist watch, Kisai Kaidoku has a comfortable genuine leather strap and features a date mode and alarm.
For night time only, Kisai Kaidoku has an electroluminescent (EL) backlight function. Just press the upper button to illuminate the words. This function only works in dark conditions and is not as bright as LED lighting used in some watches.
Kisai Kaidoku is available in black with a blue LCD display and black leather strap or silver with a purple, green or blue LCD display and white leather strap.
In February 2010, Tokyoflash opened its Design Studio Blog to showcase its concept designs and request ideas for new watch designs from fans. The idea for Kisai Kaidoku was submitted by 15 year old Tynan Mayhew from Canada and was voted as one of the most popular designs by fans. This is the second concept submitted by a fan to become reality.
Find out more about the original concept on the Tokyoflash Design Studio BLOG.
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Less junk, more healthy options proposed for Food Share
A Wisconsin lawmaker wants those on food assistance to give up junk food for some healthier options.
State Rep. Dean Kaufert's (R-Neenah) proposal would not completely restrict the purchase of unhealthy foods. However, it would set up some guidelines for those on food assistance.
"What really irritates people is when they're at at the grocery store or convenience store and they're seeing someone use their EBT card foolishly," said Kaufert.
Kaufert's plan would require Wisconsin to request a waiver from the federal government so it can establish it's own guidelines for Food Share, the main food assistance program in the state. Kaufert does not believe any waivers have ever been granted.
"When you are using your own money, I don't care what you do with it. When you are using the taxpayers' (money), I think the taxpayer has the right to try to get you to make good buying decisions," he said.
Congress has already looked at this issue several times. According to a USDA study, however, it would take too much time and money to set up a system designating which foods count as healthy.
Experts say there's no guarantee it would even lead to people eating better.
"It's possible they'll purchase the items that are on the 'healthy' list with their Food Share and then use their own money for the other (items). That's probably what the result would be," said Lorie Graff, the economic support manager in La Crosse County.
Graff says there are about 6,000 families in La Crosse County alone that rely on monthly assistance to buy their groceries. She does not believe there are widespread problems of people abusing the system.
"It's really a needed program. The average family in La Crosse County has seen just how high the grocery bills are," said Graff.
La Crosse County is already encouraging people to purchase healthier foods. Those on Food Share are offered nutritional education classes.
The county is also trying to set up a system so people can use their assistance at area farmers markets.
It's unclear whether Wisconsin could even receive a waiver to go its own course. If it does, however, there will be big changes for thousands of people when they go shopping at the supermarket.
Kaufert tells News 8 he already has more than 20 co-sponsors on the bill and is hoping to introduce the legislation soon.
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The Orange Lose a Heartbreaker
Mitch McGary, all six-foot ten-inches of him, was as good as advertised all game long and Syracuse's 2-3 zone defense came up just short in Saturday's national semifinal.
McGary, the Michigan freshmen who has led his team in scoring throughout the NCAA tournament, just missed a triple-double, scoring 10 points, pulling down 12 rebounds, and dishing out six assists as his Wolverines did just enough against the vaunted zone, winning 61 - 56.
Michigan (31-7) started out hot, with both Spike Albrecht and Trey Burke hitting 30 foot-plus three pointers as the Wolverines raced to a 36 - 25 halftime lead. The 36 points being the most Syracuse gave up in the opening half all tournament long, just three points shy of Marquette's point total against the Orange in the Elite Eight.
And a big reason why Michigan was able to hit shots against one of college basketball's best defenses was McGary - who was able to set up near the foul line on offense and find open teammates as well as grabbing 5 offensive boards.
Meanwhile, Syracuse (30-10) struggled to defend againsy the Wolverines in the first twenty minutes and struggled to score against Michigan's own stifling defense. C.J. Fair was the only Orange who was able to get anything going, scoring 22 points. But the junior forward took 20 shots, making just nine.
The only other Syracuse player scoring in double-figures was Brandon Triche, who fouled out late in the game on a questionable charge call. Starting point guard Michael Carter-Williams, who also fouled out late, finished with just 2 points and James Southerland, the sharp-shooting senior, was held to five points.
As a team, Michigan held Syracuse to just under 42% shooting from the field, an even worse 21% from three point range. But despite the trouble on both ends of the floor, Syracuse was able to trim the deficit to a single point with less than a minute to play. But Triche's offensive foul proved to be the difference as Michigan collected some late free throws and got a Jordan Morgan slam for the exclamation point, as John Beilein gained his first-ever victory against Jim Boeheim (1-9).
Now Michigan, with the red-hot McGary anchoring the lane, advances to its first championship game since 1989, while Syracuse faces a summer full of questions. Southerland and Triche, two seniors, have played their last games in a Syracuse uniform, but the the talk will turn to Carter-Williams and Fair. Carter-Williams is likely to throw his name into the NBA draft ring, being a projected lottery pick. But Fair, who may go in the first round should he leave but is no lock, has a big decision to make.
There's even some question that Boeheim may be calling it quits after the season, given his age (68) and the school's move from the Big East to the Atlantic Coast Conference. Boeheim, for his part, has denied any interest in retiring throughout the last month.
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The Canon EOS 700D – or Canon Rebel T5i as it's known in some territories – is Canon's latest DSLR. Find out how it fares in the What Digital Camera Canon EOS 700D full review
Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i Review
The range launched back in 2003 with the Canon EOS 300D – the world's first truly affordable DSLR – and with each evolution building on its predecessor's performance and feature-set. It's little wonder then that Canon's triple-digit DSLR range has been so successful, attracting both new and experienced users alike.
And now we have the Canon EOS 700D, replacing the popular 650D, and while there appears that little has changed should Canon's latest triple-digit DSLR still be at the top of your list?
Canon EOS 700D review – Features
The Canon EOS 700D maintains the same 18MP resolution we've seen in a number of EOS bodies in recent years, as opposed to rivals such as the Nikon D5200 and Sony Alpha 65 which have opted for 20MP+ sensors. This latest generation chip features a Hybrid AF system that we first saw on the EOS 650D, with the central pixels used for phase detection AF, so when combined with the Canon EOS 700D's contrast detect AF system, is designed to improve focusing performance in both Live View and video modes.
While the 700D may loose out in the resolution stakes compared to the competition, the similar sensor size allows the 700D's pixels to be that bit larger, which in theory will see it control image noise better and deliver a wider dynamic range.
It's no surprise then to see that Canon EOS 700D features a broad native ISO range of 100-12,800 as standard, with the ability to shoot at an ISO equivalent of 25,600. And while the 700D doesn't feature the latest DIGIC 5+ image processor found in the latest top-of-the-range EOS models, in continues with the DIGIC 5 processor used in the 650D.
As far as AF goes, the 700D plays it pretty safe, with a 9-point diamond formation AF system recycled from the 650D. The good news is that they're all cross-type variants, making them sensitive to both horizontal and vertical subjects. This should reduce hunting and improve AF speed, but interestingly the Nikon D5200 sports an impressive 39-point AF system with 9 of those point cross-type.
Viewfinder performance
The Canon EOS 700D's optical viewfinder offers 95% coverage, while the 3:2 aspect ratio rear 3in display sports a resolution of 1040k-dots. With Clear View II designation, there's no air gap between the screen and protective front panel for improved viewing angles of up to 160°. As well as this, the screen is also hinged on the side of the body, allowing the display to fold out to 175° and turning through an angle of 270°. Not only that, but the 700D is only current DSLR to sport touchscreen functionality, with a capacitative type interface.
For those looking to shoot video as well, the Canon EOS 700D can record Full HD 1080p video at 30, 25 or 24fps, while a 60 or 50fps option is available at standard HD 720p should you wish, depending on your region. The 700D features a pair of microphones on the top-plate to record stereo sound, while there's also a wind-cut filter accessed via the menu system.
The Canon EOS 700D is now bundled with a new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, replacing the USM version on the 650D. The new lens features an impressive 0.25m closest focusing distance, 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer and a stepper motor for smooth focus transitions while capturing video footage and improved AF during Live View. Finally, it also a non-rotating front element, making it more suited for filters, which would otherwise rotate when focus is changed.
Creative filters
One of the most notable changes over the 650D is the ability to now preview the camera's Creative Filters at the point of shooting, rather than applying them afterwards, bringing the Canon EOS 700D into line with the majority of other cameras that sport similar filter effects. As well as this, there's the option to also save an unaltered image alongside an adjusted shot should you want to.
The 700D features a pretty decent flash sync speed of 1/200sec, while the built-in flash can also be used to trigger and control compatible flashguns positioned remotely for creative lighting techniques.
It's a little surprising to see the 700D doesn't feature built-in Wi-fi connectivity, especially with a host of Canon compacts and the full frame EOS 6D all featuring this.
Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i review – Design
The EOS 700D features a stainless steel chassis and is finished in a polycarbonate resin shell and tips the scales at just 580g – with battery, but without attached lens.
Compared to its predecessor, the 700D has adopted a new external finish borrowed from Canon's mid-range EOS models that Canon claims delivers a more robust and durable finish. This is perhaps most noticeable in the rubberised grip placed round certain areas of the body. The matt finish is relatively successful, but certain areas – particularly round the built-in flash house – it can feel quite plasticky to the touch.
Design evolution
In the hand while the Canon EOS 700D has a relatively diminutive proportioned handgrip, it's none-the-less comfortable and provides a secure grip with the attached 18-55mm lens. The grip still offers a decent amount of support with heavier lenses thanks to the curved lip just underneath the shutter button a rubbered grip and thumb rest.
After 10 years of evolving the design, it no surprise that the Canon EOS 700D is a well thought-out camera and while it shares a pretty much identical design to the 650D, there's still the odd little refinement to be found. The mode dial now features embossed shooting mode icons, while it offers a 360° rotation to make the jump between modes even quicker.
The Canon EOS 700D's mode dial is joined by a handy ISO button on the top plate, along with a control wheel that can be used to control a host of the camera's settings, including aperture, shutter speed and AF selection (when used in conjunction with the AF button at the rear) during shooting. As well as this, the On/Off button also serves as a control to enter movie mode.
At the rear of the 700D there are a cluster of buttons to offer quick access to a host of settings. To the right of the viewfinder there's a Live View activation button (hit this in Movie mode to start recording), while further to the right is the Exposure lock and AF point selection buttons that double-up as your magnify tools during playback.
The Canon EOS 700D's exposure compensation button also allows you to toggle between setting aperture and shutter speed in Manual mode due to the single control wheel on the front of the camera. Just below it is a handy Quick menu button, letting you toggle through and adjust a range of shooting settings on the rear display, while the d-pad has dedicated settings for AF, Drive, White Balance and Picture Styles.
Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i review – Performance
The Canon EOS 700D's AF performance is very solid. We found with the new STM lens attached, focus is very fast, zipping between either end of the focusing range very quickly, while focusing noise is almost completely silent. This is also regardless of what AF point is selected thanks to the 9 cross-type AF sensors, while AF point selection is pretty straightforward. That said, the AF points are stilled grouped relatively near the centre of the frame, while it can't quite deliver when it comes to continuous subject-tracking AF. There just isn't the coverage from the 9 AF points, while it doesn't offer the same sophistication as that found in the Nikon D5200.
In Live View or video mode the combination of the Canon EOS 700D's Hybrid AF and STM lens means focus is quick while also delivering pleasingly smooth transitions as you change the point of focus. Focus tracking is also possible during Live View, and provide your subject doesn't move too erratically round the frame, general does a good job it maintain focus.
Touchscreen technology
The Canon EOS 700D's capacitative touchscreen offers a similar user experience to that you'll have with a smartphone, with light touches and swipes all that are needed to make changes. This makes adjusting settings very easy, while even the smaller icons within the main menu are easy to select without demanding pinpoint precision.
When shooting in Live View, you can tap the point on the screen you wish to focus on, while the EOS 700D can be set-up to fire the shutter at the same time as you focus. When reviewing images, you can pinch-and-zoom in on the image, using your finger to zoom around the image with no evident lag. As we've experienced with both the EOS 650D and Canon EOS M the past though, its still not possible to double tap the image during playback to review it at 100% as most smartphones allow, while the image suffers from an ever-so slight delay before its rendered at full quality as you're flicking through your images_pg_Inspire.Something you don't experience when toggling through images when using the left or right buttons on the 4-way d-pad.
The screen itself renders the scene naturally in balanced lighting conditions, displaying good levels of contrast and saturation, while the wide viewing angle is a match for OLED rivals.
Interface and controls
The way the Canon EOS 700D's interface and controls have been designed, you don't need to use the touchscreen at all if it doesn't appeal, with the camera functioning just as happily without those finger gestures. Controls are well laid out, while the Quick menu display is particularly well designed, making toggling between settings very quick and easier. The main menu is split into 11 sub-menus that run along the top of the screen, and using the control wheel to quickly jump between each section.
The 700D is capable shooting at a burst speed of 5fps, which is comparable to the Nikon D5200, though is overshadowed by both the Sony Alpha 65 and Pentax K-30. This is maintained for only 6 Raw files before the buffer slows, while things are a little better when shooting JPEG only at 22 frames.
Long at video footage and the canon EOS 700D delivers highly detailed and smooth footage, while the built-in stereo mics manage to capture a good range through bass, middle and treble, though it can be susceptible to ambient noise in some situations.
Image Quality
Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i review – Image Quality
Colour and white balance
The Canon EOS 700D's Auto White Balance copes with a range of scenes well, delivering pleasingly natural looking shots that retain the mode of the scene. On occasion though we did experience results that could be considered a little cool when shooting in artificial light in some circumstances.
The are a host of White Balance presets to choose from (though surprisingly without the ability to set colour temperature numerically over the Kelvin scale), while there is a selection of Picture Styles to choose from, including landscape, portrait and monochrome that can be applied to the image, though the differences can be very subtle.
We've seen the Canon EOS 700D's iFCL 63-zone metering system on a host of other EOS DSLRs and in most lighting conditions can be trusted to capture the scene faithfully. In some instances though under tricky lighting conditions, it can be a touch inconsistent, marginally overexposing the scene.
The Auto Lighting Optimizer is designed to balance highlight and shadow areas, with 3 strengths to choose from, as well as a disabled option. It does the job in high contrast scenes, but at its High settings can produce a slightly HDR-esque result that may not be to everyone's taste.
There's also HDR Backlight Control which interestingly doesn't produce extreme HDR images, but instead attempts to produce a more balanced image with better detail in both lighter and darker areas. As 3 consecutive shots are taken in quick succession, a tripod may be desired if critical sharpness is demanded. In most instances, if a broader tonal range was needed, we'd recommend to simply shoot a single Raw file which can then be processed later.
While the 18MP sensor can't quite resolve the same amount of detail as its higher resolution rivals at low ISOs, its still very good. In our technical tests, the Canon EOS 700D is capable of resolving 24 lines per mm (lpmm) at ISO 100, while this only drops down to 20lpmm at ISO 12,800. In real world tests and images show very good amounts of detail, though to get the best from the sensor a high-quality optic is desired.
Image Noise
Base ISOs are devoid of image noise, with texture beginning to become noticeable above ISO 800 and getting progressively worse as the sensitivity is increased. That said, shooting at ISO 6400 will still deliver acceptable results, though we'd recommend against shooting JPEGs if you intend to view images at full size as the 700D's image noise reduction system blurs the image slightly in an effort to control this. Raw files, though displaying pronounced colour noise, retains more detail which can then be fine-tuned later in a program like Adobe Camera Raw.
Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i review – Verdict
With a virtually identical kit price to its closest competitor, the Nikon D5200, it's fair to say that the Canon EOS 700D is competitively priced.
For those looking to upgrade from an existing EOS DSLR, unless it's a EOS 500D or earlier triple-digit EOS, it's hard to recommend. In most respects its identical to its predecessor – the Canon EOS 650D – with the exception of a couple of cosmetic changes and a real-time preview of Creative Filters, and with this in mind upgraders should perhaps look further up the EOS ladder.
For new users though looking at their first DSLR, then the Canon EOS 700D is one of the best options out there. It's a very polished and refined camera that, while it may not excel in every area, will deliver the good across a range of shooting conditions.
Comparison with the Canon EOS 100D
The Canon EOS 700D is most comparable to the Canon EOS 100D, with regards to specification and pricing. On the face of it the only thing that really separates the two is their size. However, if you dig a little deeper you notice that there's more between them than meets the eye.
For a full lowdown on the differences, head on over to our Canon EOS 700D v Canon EOS 100D comparison review.
Sample Image Gallery
These are just a small selection of sample images captured with the Canon EOS 700D. For a wider range of images, visit the Canon EOS 700D review sample image gallery.
1/125 sec @ f/8, ISO 100. AWB, Center-weighted metering
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 – 5.6 IS STM
1/500 sec @ f/8, ISO 100. AWB, Center-weighted metering
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 – 5.6 IS STM
1/60 sec @ f/8, ISO 100. AWB, Spot metering
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 – 5.6 IS STM
1/500 sec @ f/8, ISO 100. AWB, Spot metering
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 – 5.6 IS STM
1/200 sec @ f/8, ISO 100. AWB, Center-weighted metering
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 – 5.6 IS STM
1/250 sec @ f/5, ISO 400. AWB, Spot metering
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First Look
The Canon EOS 700D is a direct replacement for the Canon EOS 650D, and for the most part mirrors the latter for most of its specification.
The Canon EOS 700D includes the same 18MP Hybrid CMOS sensor as its predecessor, DIGIC 5 image processor and ISO range from 100-12,800, that can be expanded to an ISO equivalent of 25,600.
The burst rate of the Canon EOS 700D remains the same at 5fps, and the wide-area 9-point all cross-type AF system also remains the same, while the 3in, 1040k-dot 3:2 aspect ratio touchscreen delivers the same vari-angle control and user experience.
Perhaps the biggest change comes to the mode dial, with it now embossed and offering 360 degree rotation through the modes. The Canon EOS 700D has also adopted a new external finish borrowed from Canon's mid-range EOS models that Canon claims delivers a more robust and durable finish.
Creative filters can now be previewed, while a non-filtered image can also be saved at the same time as well, so if you have second thoughts on the filter used, you have an unaffected 'straight' image you can use instead.
The Canon EOS 700D is now bundled with a new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, replacing the USM version on the Canon EOS 650D.
The new lens features an impressive 0.25m closest focusing distance, 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer and an STM motor for smooth focus transitions while capturing video footage. Finally, it also a non-rotating front element, making it more suited for filters, which would otherwise rotate when focus is changed.
The EOS 700D slots in above the Canon EOS 600D in the EOS range, with shipping to start late April. Body-only prices are expected to be £619, while the bundled kit with the new kit lens comes in at £749.
Canon EOS 700D – At a glance
18MP Hybrid CMOS sensor
5fps burst shooting
9-point all cross-type AF
3in, 1040k-dots vari-angle touchscreen
ISO 100-12,800 (expandable to ISO 25,600)


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I was thinking about getting jersey's and pants and what else would I need? Would I need pads and other things?
clothes ex. jersey/pants
Started by Hyrinmaru, Feb 16 2013 03:24 AM
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Posted 16 February 2013 - 03:24 AM
Posted 16 February 2013 - 03:25 AM
Knee pads, elbow pads and a good pair of pants
Focus on the jersey last as it is not really important.
Focus on the jersey last as it is not really important.
Posted 23 March 2013 - 11:54 PM
It depends on your pain tolerance. Theres 40 dollar good looking valken pants with just a little bit of padding or theres 80 to 180 dollars pants with really nice padding and other features. I would highly recommend arm and knee pads for speedball and most of the time woodsball. Like King said focus on your jersey last but if you are gonna get a jersey then get a nice one with padding at the least.
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Posted 24 March 2013 - 07:37 AM
If you are going tp buy pads then you need something to put them under. So if you buy knee pads you'll need pants big enough for them to fit under. If you buy a elbow pads you'll need a jersey big enough for them to fit under. I'd buy them in sets of pants/knee pads, jersey/elbow pads unless you intend to buy everything at once. Other than that you really need cleats. I use Nike football cleats myself but the choice in type is up to you. Just stay away from metal cleats as alot of field owners don't want them on their airball fields lest you accidently rip a bunker.
Posted 24 March 2013 - 07:16 PM
A long sleeve tee sized one size up from your normal works fine with fitting over elbow pads.
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"It surprised me. According to the preliminary estimate, we're looking at going down $30 million," Sparks said.
Although property taxes for GWISD are projected to drop, the impact lags a year behind for the school district. In 2001 their tax base was $250 million and it went up and down over the years to $526 million in 2012 and then $670 million in 2013.
Although revenue fluctuated for the district, it was always higher than the district's expenditures. This allowed the district to set aside about $6.5 million.
"This coming year we're going to have to tighten our belts," Sparks said.
Because certain funds can only go to certain projects and upgrades, the district will discuss a possible tax rate increase at its next meeting on Aug. 13 and then will approve it on Aug. 27.
Expenditures are anticipated to remain about the same next year, where one expense lowered another increased and it roughly balanced out, according to Sparks.
Sparks said 80 percent of their $10 million budget is payroll with a staff of 180 employees. This means if GWISD gave a $100 per month raise to all employees, it would cost over $200,000 annually. Their next biggest expenditure is 9 percent for supplies, 8 percent for contracted services such as utilities, 3 percent for operating costs, and a fraction of a percentage for capital outlay at $150,000.
Calculating the district's revenue isn't an exact science since students bring in different amounts of money depending on their grade and needs, according to Sparks.
He said 60 percent of their income is from property taxes. The next biggest, 35 percent, is from state funding, which is primarily from sales taxes, according to Sparks. State revenue also comes from lottery tickets and chapter 41 schools such as McMullen and Three Rivers school districts. The remainder of GWISD's income is from local revenue such as the cafeteria and football game ticket sales, which totals about 3 percent, $300,000, according to Sparks.
"We're not a rich school, but we feel comfortable," Sparks said. "If you lined them (all the schools in the state) up, we would be about in the middle."
Because there is a one year lag in property tax revenue impacting the school, the board approved budget amendments for some one-time expenditures. These purchases include ordering another bus and another Chevy Suburban since their oldest one has over 150,000 miles on it.
"Now is the time to do those," GWISD board president Cheri Dee Moore said. "They aren't going to go away and get any younger."
The board also approved of purchasing a new truck for the agriculture department and then swapping out the old maintenance truck with the current agriculture truck. They also approved some software upgrades as well.
In other GWISD news:
• The Texas Primary Reading Inventory results are in and 93 percent of last year's second-graders are identified as independent readers. But there was some catching up to do for kindergartners and first-graders. Nine kindergartners were identified as still-developing and a few at the "frustrational level," according to Robin Sellman, director of educational services. This means those students struggle when reading out loud.
Sellman said 84 percent of the first-graders are independent readers and 88 percent of kindergartners are developed. But, 52 percent are reading at grade-level in first grade.
"They are understanding, but not as quick," Sellman said.
She also said these issues will be addressed next year, just like last year when the students went from 78 percent to 93 percent meeting comprehension goals.
• The board approved contracts for the following staff members:
Ashley Lowe – junior high principal
Jessica Hall – junior high science
Nancy O'Neil – junior high social studies
Michael Williamson – band director
Regan Carriger – high school social studies/coach
Robby Glasscock – high school independent studies/coach
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It could work, but it would probably be better leaving it until you could include at least a few non-English players on merit.
The one problem with your schedule is that you've got two consecutive years when the southern hemisphere is hosting a tour. Might it be better to have the GB tour the year after the world cup? This would be right at the start of the world cup cycle, so the individual nation's preparations would be affected, neither would it get in the way of any world cup qualifiers (if they are brought in again). After that each nation has a clear run through to the next world cup in which to get their preparations right.
And we could have the GB tour to the south, Aussies and Kiwis up her for the 4 nations, then back down there for the return.
The only problem now is to get those non-English players up to the standard...
And in that vein, why not take up the idea that I think RoughyedSpud put forward. If, as expected, the number of imports reduces over the next few years, and the Exiles team is no longer feasible, why not re-introduce the Other Nationalities team. That was originally made up of Welsh, Irish and Scottish players when there weren't enough to make strong enough sides for each nation. Include the best professionals from each nation (call them Other Nationalities, Celtic Nations or whatever) and see if they can give England a decent challenge. When and if they can, or if some of the players approach the level of England's performance, then reconsider introducing Great Britain and Ireland.
Yes, I'd mix it up a bit an alternative England/GB traveling to Oz. It was just something off the top of my head.


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My 11.5 was still almost ex. BF. I began to wean by the suggestion of the lactation consultant and doctor since he wasn't gaining weight and I was killing myself trying to nurse all the time- I was a basket case and realized this was part of my PPD.
Well, I believe we rushed in to solids too quickly perhaps and also with the cows milk. We were told to offer 3 meals a day and after a couple of weeks he was gobbling them up! I began to offer milk instead of the breast. I felt like the weight of the world was off my shoulders since his growth wasn't all on me.
Unfortunately now he's got little red bumps all over his neck and they are spreading down his chest and shoulders. I am almost certain they are from the milk since this happened when I added milk back into MY diet while nursing him at 6 months. I very much regret weaning him so much. I am at the point where I only have a little every time he wants to nurse. I tried to offer milk today but he hardly eats any.
I dont' know whether to work my supply up a little (nursing was not a breeze for us and stress takes a big toll on my supply) or to begin soy milk or find yet another alternative. This is what really makes me realize the benefit of extended breastfeeding. Why should I have assumes a cow can give my child the nutrition I was made to give him?
What do mamas do who realize too late that cow's milk won't work at this point? He's 13.5 months. (And he has gained beautifully in the past two months btw. )


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The carcass was towed to Heeia Kea small boat harbor where it will be processed and removed Saturday morning.
The Ocean Safety officials and crews with the Honolulu Fire Department are warning swimmers and beachgoers to stay out of the water at Kualoa Regional Park due to the sperm whale carcass.
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The preliminary budget proposals drafted in the Texas Legislature are marked with hypocrisy that occurs when one political party is dominant over the other party. In Texas, Republicans have dominated the executive, judicial and legislative branches for almost two decades.
The House and Senate draft budgets make no cuts to the salaries of Texas' statewide elected officials — all Republicans — and the leaders of the state's largest agencies, including the Texas Education Agency, the department of Health and Human Services, and the departments of Aging and Disability Services and Family Protective Services.
Most people have already heard that Texas is broke. The Comptroller estimated a budget deficit of $27 billion and articles are already appearing in newspapers around the state that indicate the number of teachers to be cut, the closing of community colleges, the loss of financial aid loans and grants for college students and various other cuts. Governor Rick Perry has already asked all state agencies to prepare their budgets to include a 10% cut from the previous budget.
The Legislature has the constitutional duty to mark up the preliminary budgets, but Governor Perry has been noticeably silent when he should be saying, "Take 10 percent off my salary"! He also has not asked his political appointees at the various state agencies or the judges on our highest courts to take a pay cut or decline the state-paid health insurance that they receive. On a personal note, it wouldn't bother me if they actually resigned instead because of their anti-government views anyway.
As governor, Perry is paid $150,000 annually, the same salary paid to Attorney General Greg Abbott, Comptroller Susan Combs and 16 of the state's 18 judges on the Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals. The chief justice of the Supreme Court and presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals make $152,500.
State Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and Railroad Commissioners Elizabeth Ames Jones, Michael Williams and David Porter all make $137,500.
All of these government officials, who are also Republican, should share in the sacrifice that they are asking from all other Texans as the budget is cut.
Where is the voice of Governor Perry?
For that matter, where is the voice of the Tea Party?
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Crazy with the 500 star game thread....Job well done. Great job of breaking down everything, I cant wait to see how the matchups playout. Mainly Stat vs Bosh, thats a big one for us. Even though Chandler will spend some time guarding Bosh too
It ain't gonna be easy. The Heat and esp Lebron want to make amends for last years championship loss, they will be on a mission to win that NBA championship that seemed to be a given the day they got the BIG 3. Expect the Knicks to be facing a team playing with as much intensity as any in the post-season.
Crazy with the 500 star game thread....Job well done. Great job of breaking down everything, I cant wait to see how the matchups playout. Mainly Stat vs Bosh, thats a big one for us. Even though Chandler will spend some time guarding Bosh too
Five star thread.
Man it is gonna be crazy today.
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In the probable event the Knicks fail to get out of the first round, the game to look back on is that sleepwalk in Cleveland....... (The lowly Wizards beat this same Cavs team in the same building five days later.) Had the Knicks beaten this doormat, we'd be talking Pacers instead of Heat. A team I thought the Knicks would have had a far better chance at knocking off.........
So if Jeremy Lin is targeting return in the second round, chances are his next game will be next season.
nice game thread ...getting everyone pumped up ...keys too this series im thinking STOP BOSH!!!! Wades going to score, Lebron will get his... we must control Bosh and the other heat players from having big games...DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS!!!! must limited seconds shots.... TYSON CHANDLER he`s got to stay out of foul trouble finally JR SMITH!!! like 8 said he`s a big key we`ll need his scoring to win this series ...how Smith does will determine this series
No matter the outcome, this season was one of the most emotional and inspiring seasons i have had as a Knick fan, The ups and downs, the Linsanity and the injuries we have gone threw and the coaching change along with Melo coming up big for us when we needed him the most, this had to be the most Eyes-Glued-To-TV season i have had as a Knick fan, our guys deserve praise even if we don't get by the Heat.
It was a terrible, stupid loss but is only a fraction of the overall reasoning behind this team became the season's biggest underachiever.
Finally decided to get an avatar for the special occasion LETS GO KNICKS!! So hyped. Nice thread.
Hyped like a motherclucker for this!
We have all the pieces to the puzzle. The Heat have the best players. We have the best team. So long as we contain their big 3, we should have a shot at beating them.
Past few games weve looked killer. STAT seems to be getting fired up after last years disappointment, Melo is killing it, Ty Chandler AKA The Manhattan Anchor is the key to the game. His defense along with Shump is going to be paramount to our success. Add that to Smith and Novak hitting the 3 ball, it makes us unstoppable on any given night!
I will be wearing my trusty Allan Houston throwback for good luck tonight...
Will we ever win a championship again? Id like to think so!
Would like to see some zone although I don't think it will happen.
The bench and Amare will have an opportunity to shine. Hopefully Amare doesn't force too many drives to the basket and keeps an eye out for our snipers from beyond the arc when driving to the hole.
Melo will do his thing even against Lebron he is just in a zone right now making shots from everywhere. Tyson just has to do his thing defensively and hopefully gets a few alley-oops tonight.
I think this team has a chance to beat Miami with a lot of heart and good play from the bench. Can't wait for the game...
As someone said earlier..I pray to god Melo and Stat take this personally. Some analysts might say were the "sexy" pick but no one and I mean NO ONE thinks we can do it. We have a dangerous team. If we can stun them in game 1 itll be huge. Just one of these road games would be huge. Tyson being sick is ridiculously bad luck and im just praying he can play today. Lets also hope he doesnt give it to anyone else on our roster.
7 and a half hours to go, im hyped!! Im also high....and tired. I've been up all night, im about to just sleep until the game goes on. Hopefully I dream that we beat the Heat, maybe ill sleep until the games over and think my dream was real.
Forrreal though if we comeout gunning and playing hard on defense, who knows what could happen if we somehow get this game one. But I really think if the Knicks can do it convincingly, they might be able to get into Miami's heads. We have seen it before, and them seeing Chandler on the other team in a playoff series might trigger some bad memories from last year. Everybodies gotta get involved...Novak and Smith could make a huge difference off the bench.
Thumbs up to Crazy 8's.
1. DEFENSE: With TC, Shump, and Melo we can stay in the game. Staying in the game, meaning keeping it close, should result in two things a) our confidence rises, theirs falls, and b) Melo has a shot to close it out
2. COACHING: There is no margin for error on Woodys part. Rotations, match-ups, whose hot & whose not. Woody must not make the same mistakes as those before him by being inflexible. For example... if sharp shooters like Novak or JR get hot, he must stick with them. That actually goes for all, even sleepers, B-Diddy, Harrellson, etc...
3. PLAY TO OUR STRENGTHS: This is another proponent of coaching, but the players must play within themselves. The playoffs aren't just about stars. Players like Fields, Bibby, Jorts, Jeffries are ancillary parts and for one reason or another, they all have something to prove.
Fields has to prove he can take the heat, no pun intended.
Biibby has to prove he still has something left.
Jorts has to prove he belongs in the league.
Jeffries has to prove his return was't a mistake.
4. STARS COME OUT: Although we need a concerted TEAM effort where our subs and ancillary parts contribute, we can't play shootout ball. We must win playing solid defense and by taking MIA out of their game.
Make no mistake... if we can buckle down on defense, if Woody can game plan specific and adjust when needed, and if our complementary pieces bloom... WE CAN BEAT ANYONE.


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FEATHERSTONE Rovers have signed Huddersfield Giants back rower Joe Fox on a one-year contract for next season.
The 20-year-old, who is from Featherstone, was named the Giants under 20s player of the year in 2011.
Rovers head coach Daryl Powell (pictured) said: "We are delighted to offer an opportunity to a talented young back rower who has been with Huddersfield from a young age.
"He is an athletic back rower who will thrive within the Featherstone Rovers environment."
Fox said: "I'm looking forward to joining my home town club.
I understand he has just been voted the Giants U20 player of the year for the second year running!
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Posted 12 September 2012 - 07:20 PM
Looks a good prospect! Would he go in the reserves or are we thinking first team?
I'd suspect 1st team squad. Whether he will make the team will depend on how he goes compared to our other backrowers.
Certainly looks a promising signing, and good to see a local lad back too.
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Posted 12 September 2012 - 08:32 PM
Looks like a decent signing.
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i've seen him in the 20s this season and the 9s, i know i'm not Daryl powell but i don't think he's anywhere near 1st team yet. that's not to say he won't be in the future. hard work and patience i would say
Ill trust your judgement.
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On behalf of Featherstone Rovers I am pleased to confirm that two Super League quality players are in the process of agreeing terms with Rovers as the club seeks to strengthen its squad to give us the best possible chance next season.
In conjunction with Daryl Powell, we are aiming to build on a quality squad that is already assembled. After a meeting in London yesterday, Daryl contacted 'both players' wNho jumped at the chance to represent Featherstone Rovers as the club continues Fevolution.
Assuming both further players sign before the Leigh game we hope the club can unveil them in club shirts prior to the match. The club believes this is a statement to Rugby League that Featherstone Rovers wants to play top league rugby. We hope the club will soon unveil a consortium who will soon give Daryl access to more funds to enhance the existing squad and develop the training environment.
The fans recognise that the club has punched above its weight in recent years and now its had additional resources it can only help grow our status. We are 'hedging our bets' and building the club on the premise that promotion/relegation may replace licensing but that licensing may continue in years to come. If we plan for both then we can show our 'excellence' both on and off the field.
Daryl will ensure the squad performs at this business side of the season. Winning the play offs means everything to this club and it will be a statement that Featherstone has had yet another brilliant season.
I believe we will get into Super League meaning investing in our youth academy becomes a significant priority. This will ensure the club sustains growth and development and can compete for top league rugby honours in years to come.
Great. News!!!!!
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- Huddersfield Examiner Sep 5th 2012
"The awards for the academy players at the club were once again competitive, with some outstanding nominations.
Under 20s Player of the Year went again to Joe Fox, who has won the award for the last two seasons.
He is an outstanding player who is versatile and comfortable playing in a number of positions.
He is a real star for the future and shows a consistency well beyond his years."
Sounds very promising, let's hope DP has brought in a real diamond.
Any speculation on the other two......? Exciting times!
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Does that mean that Fev have not been spending the full amount allowed in the salary cap?
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Ben Hellewell is one of them...
he has signed but he is not one of the two.
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 09:10 AM
A lot of the announced signings are young which is the way to go and a year in our league with Rovers will make them excellent players . A lot of teams in our league are spending big on players which leads me to believe promotion and relegation will start from next season. Let's see what today's bulls announcement brings.
Posted 14 September 2012 - 09:16 AM
I'm gonna have a punt here I reckon with wakes signing their halfback me thinks Andy Ellis may be one of the signing players i would be well chuffed with the three already in sound pretty good too I reckon things shaping nicely
Could be a good guess. Signings are from clubs still with Super League commitments, so not London as not in top 8.


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FEMA officials assess Windsor County storm damageStraff Report | July 09,2013WINDSOR - State officials said a federal disaster declaration will most likely be issued for Windsor County as a result of recent flooding damage.
Agency of Transportation and Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are visiting Windsor County towns today to determine if Windsor County qualifies for public assistance. AOT representative Chris Bump said Windsor County qualifies for federal assistance if damages are assessed at $195,000.
AOT and FEMA visited several locations Tuesday in Hartland and Windsor and they believe that the damages sustained in both towns will meet the required threshold to qualify for federal assistance.
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Capital improvement priority for Berkeley County Council
MARTINSBURG – With the majority of county departments not asking for an increase in their budget, talk of pending capital improvement projects had an enthusiastic tone at the Berkeley County Council's annual retreat.
Berkeley County Council members and county department heads recently met to discuss the future of repurposing several county buildings to fulfill the growing needs of multiple county agencies.
"This year's plan is an update that reflects the ongoing work on the public safety building, the milestone that we will be taking with the 911 building, as well as the work that we'll be undertaking here at the Dunn Building," said Deborah Hammond, county administrator.
The retreat took place in the former cafeteria in the Dunn Building.
When the public safety building is complete, the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department will vacate its current facility, allowing the 911 center, which currently occupies the same building as the Sheriff's Department, to expand its operation.
"We're very excited to get started with the expansion and renovations. We have renovated the 911 center three times, using almost the exact square footage that we had when we first moved in the building," said Mary Kackley, 911 director.
"We are so cramped in that center that a lot of times there are a lot of distractions, simply because there is so much going on and we are so close," she added.
Hammond also discussed the renovation of the vacated CVS pharmacy, located at 520 S. Raleigh St. in the same complex as the public safety building. Hammond identified the Berkeley County Health Department and the Day Reporting Center as two rapidly growing county programs that are in need of a new facility.
While it is unknown which facility will eventually be relocated to 520 S. Raleigh St., the capital improvement plan did stipulate that if the Health Department is relocated, then the Day Reporting Center can use the building the Health Department would vacate.
As the retreat was held in an area used by Blue Ridge Community and Technical College students when the college occupied the Dunn Building, discussion was also held on how best to use the space vacated by the college.
County offices situated outside of the Dunn Building will be brought into the facility. The recommendation in the capital improvement plan is that the sheriff's tax office and the assessor's office be relocated to the first floor of the Dunn Building. Voter's registration and finance may also be housed in the Dunn Building.
In addition to future expansion plans, Hammond introduced a new component of the capital improvement plan that details maintenance needs throughout the county. Capital maintenance is described as needed upgrades or repairs to county facilities that are not major renovations or constructing new buildings.
"These are basic maintenance issues that need to be on the council's radar and need to be part of our ongoing discussions on the budgetary standpoint," Hammond said. "It also allows the council, as we're looking at grant cycles throughout the course of the year, to have prioritized items and prioritized numbers that we can plug into those grant cycles."
Complied by Davis and Tommy Puffenberger, facilities supervisor, the list, currently unprioritized, consists of nine projects totaling $509,000. The list consists of items such as roof replacements, striping a parking lot, painting, and an electronic door opener for the Judicial Center.
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Putney arts project reaps $370,000 grant
PUTNEY For nearly 175 years, locals at this towns central white-clapboard church gave thanks to a higher power. Now its current tenant, the Next Stage Arts Project, is grateful for something else: a $370,000 national grant.
The nonprofit organization, founded in 2010, is one of 55 recipients to win an ArtPlace America award to support an $860,000 capital campaign for physical improvements.
Local churchgoers built the Greek revival meetinghouse on the National Register of Historic Places in 1841, adding its present pews in 1893, electric lights in 1915 and refurbished steeple in 1991.
After the congregation disbanded in 2009 due to declining attendance, a budget deficit and dwindling endowment, the Putney Historical Society took ownership of the building, which has gone on to host performance arts, speakers and films.
Next Stage was one of nearly 1,300 applicants seeking money from ArtPlace America, a collaboration of national and regional foundations, banks and federal agencies working to advance creative placemaking, in which art and culture play an explicit and central role in shaping communities social, physical and economic futures.
The first $320,000 of the award will help pay for building improvements, set to include restoration of the buildings historic façade, roof and ceiling, installation of an elevator and other upgrades.
The remaining $50,000 will support entertainment and educational programming.
We arent just a performing arts center, executive director Maria Basescu says, we really see ourselves as combining historic preservation with community development.
The building has a long history of such service. The late, legendary Vermont governor and U.S. senator George Aiken was the churchs most famous member. His family is believed to have joined the congregation upon its federation in 1919, and his funeral took place there on Thanksgiving 1984.
But Aiken isnt the only alumnus with a spirited story, historical society files attest. His first wife, Beatrice, was president of the churchs Womens Association for three years before sending a letter of resignation in 1957, saying the group, rather than simply sending gifts to schools and hospitals, should engage in real sacrificial acts of kindness toward our fellow-beings across the tracks.
Putneys latest hometown newsmaker, Gov. Peter Shumlin, has good words for the buildings latest incarnation.
In just three short years, Next Stage Arts Project has been instrumental in reinvigorating the cultural and economic life in Putney, as well as other communities in southern Vermont, Shumlin said in a statement. The project embodies the kind of creative collaboration and resourcefulness we are striving to encourage.
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June means the official start of summer in Pure Michigan! And with school out for the year and warm weather here to stay, it's the perfect time to experience some of the great things going on around the state.
Below is a roundup of a few of the many events going on around Michigan in June. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing of things to do across the state.
Week of June 2
Art & Orchard Festival
June 6-June 8, 2013, Washington
Washington's Art & Orchard Festival will be the second weekend in June, June 6-9, 2013. The event will feature a carnival on Friday, live music, an arts & crafts show, fireworks Saturday night, petting zoo, beer tent and food station.
Cereal City Festival
June 7-8, 2013, Battle Creek
The Cereal City Festival is an event celebrating the Battle Creek community and its rich and varied past. A parade kicks off the festival on Friday, June 8th and the fun continues with the Cereal City Classic 5k/10k run and the World's Longest Breakfast Table on Saturday morning. Throughout the day enjoy exciting events, bands and activities! Click here for more information.
National Asparagus Festival – Hart
June 7-8, 2013, Hart
Salute the shoots with a parade, 5K run, rodeo and crafts fair in downtown Hart. The National Asparagus Festival is held every year during the second weekend of June. For more information, visit the National Asparagus Festival website or call (800) 874-3982 or (231) 861-8110.
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
June 7-16, 2013, Mackinac Island
The idea of the festival was to bring people to the island to enjoy a great horse drawn parade amidst the lovely lilacs that fragrance the island in June. Now this ten day festival includes a comedy show, afternoon tea at the Grand Hotel, music, walking tours, hayrides, arts and crafts, 10K run, Lilac Festival Queen, dancing, wine tasting, bingo, lilac strolls and much more. Visit the website for more information.
Leland Wine & Food Festival
June 8, 2013, Leland
Michigan's oldest wine festival takes place at the Leland Harbor. Everyone has a chance to go see 17 wineries of the Leelanau & Old Mission Peninsulas on Saturday, enjoy great food and music and kick off the summer festival season in style! No need to purchase advance tickets – just show up rain or shine at the big tent in Leland's picturesque Fishtown district. Admission is $15 and includes an etched wine glass and two tickets for wine tasting. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at (877) LELAND1 or (231) 256-0079.
Orion Music + More
June 8-9, 2013, Detroit
Make your way to Detroit June 8-9, 2013, for the Orion Music + More concert event. The lineup includes Metallica, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against, The Dillinger Escape Plan. The event includes thirty-plus acts over five stages, a custom car and automotive show, Metallica Museum, and more. Two day passes are $150. For tickets, complete lineup details, and more, visit the website link.
Week of June 9
Ann Arbor Restaurant Week
June 9-14, 2013, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Restaurant Week offers one price dining, one week, several options. Extraordinary three course dinner menus and fixed price fare lunch menus from Ann Arbor's best restaurants. Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in Ann Arbor. Now is your chance to discover new restaurants and enjoy favorites at a discounted price. Make reservations early at participating restaurants as tables fill fast during this gastronomically great event. For more information, visit the website link or call (734) 668-7112 ext 22.
Hamburg Family Fun Fest
June 12-15, 2013, Hamburg
The Hamburg Family Fun Fest brings family fun to the park like never before, attracting more than 50,000 attendees. Feature attractions include amusement rides, circus, petting zoo, talent competition, classic car show and arts & crafts just to name a few. A variety of concerts will also be held throughout the weekend on two stages. Click here for more information.
Heritage Coast Grand Prix
June 13-26, 2013, Tawas
Head to the Heritage Coast Grand Prix in Tawas for beautiful beaches, family fun and revved up racing. The event includes four fun-filled and family-oriented days of activities. Check out the boats, meet the drivers and experience the thrill of the races. Visit the website for more information.
Jazzin on Jefferson
June 14-15, 2013, Detroit
Jazzin' on Jefferson is a free street music festival organized by the Jefferson East Business Association. For a schedule of main stage performances, visit the website link.
Pinconning CheeseTown Festival
June 14-15, 2013, Pinconning
Highlights of the festival include a mac & cheese dinner contest, the ultimate wine & cheese party, the cheesy CheeseTown parade, a teen concert, arts & crafts, fireworks, a beer tent with lots of live music, and in honor of Father's Day weekend, a CheeseTown dad contest. The event is held at Doc Letchfield Park on M-13 in Pinconning. The event is in conjunction with the 30th Annual CheeseTown Challenge Race (5 mile race, 2 mile fun run/walk, and Little Meeces Race). For more information on this event, call (989) 879-2816.
Week of June 16
Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
June 16, 2013, Brooklyn
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to the Irish Hills on Father's Day with the running of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 400. NASCAR stars, such as former MIS winners Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and Jimmy Johnson return to MIS for another action-packed day of side-by-side racing. Forty-three drivers, 200 laps. Call (800) 354-1010 or visit the website for ticket and camping information.
East Jordan Freedom Festival
June 19-23, 2013, East Jordan
The East Jordan Freedom Festival is a family friendly festival with something for everyone including live music, parades, kids games, carnival, block party and fireworks over the south arm of Lake Charlevoix. For more information, call (231) 536-7351 or visit the website link here.
FinnFest USA 2013
June 19-23, 2013, Hancock
Hear the music, feel the summer breezes, smell the birch wood of the kokko and be where every Finn needs to be in June of 2013. For five days the Copper Country will host FinnFest USA 2013 – a festival spread across the region, with a variety of programming sure to interest everyone! Tori market, concerts, performances, dances, exhibits and gallery shows, local tours, sports and games, a parade, midsummer bonfires, street theatre, special guests and VIPs and much, much more! For more information, visit the website or call (906) 487-7205.
Kalamazoo Island Fest
June 20-22, 2013, Kalamazoo
Get ready for some good times with three days and nights of reggae music rocking downtown Kalamazoo. A great variety of quality Jamaican and Caribbean-inspired cuisine will be served. Food, drinks, beer and wine will be available. The live reggae music line-up runs all day and ranges from the top local talent to well-known regional and national headliners presented outdoors throughout the day. For more information visit the website or contact (269) 385-6200.
Summer Solstice Jazz Festival
June 21-22, 2013, East Lansing
This free two day jazz festival in the heart of downtown East Lansing features high-caliber local, regional, and national talent presented by the City of East Lansing, Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, and the Michigan State University College of Music. For additional event information, visit the web link or call (517) 319-6927.
Detroit River Days
June 21-23, 2013, Detroit
The 2013 festival will continue to celebrate Detroit's maritime, ecological and culinary culture while again featuring many proven crowd-favorite, family-friendly activities and programming elements from previous festivals. Interactive exhibits, large-scale sand sculptures, strolling entertainers, eco-friendly kids' zones, carnival rides, and live concerts with performances featuring more than 50 local, national and international music acts will be back this year. More information is available online.
Week of June 23
Ford Fireworks
June 24, 2013, Detroit
The Parade Company is excited to pump up the City of Detroit, on June 24th as we produce the 55th Ford Fireworks presented by Target, along the Detroit River. This event attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators for one of the most anticipated summer nights in Detroit and one of the nation's largest fireworks displays. Visit the website here.
St. Ignace Car Show Weekend
June 26-27, 2013, St. Ignace
This annual event is one of the largest all-make, all-model shows in the country. Hundreds of antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles are on display all day Saturday. Car enthusiasts can examine vehicles up close and see them in action during Kewadin Casino Cruise Night on Thursday evening, and the Down Memory Lane Parade on Friday evening. Contests, exhibits, vendor booths and more make this a fun, family event. For more information call (906) 643-8087 or visit the website.
Michigan Challenge Balloonfest 2013
June 28-30, 2013, Howell
Join us for the state championship of hot-air ballooning, June 28-30 in Howell. It's a weekend full of high-flying fun for the whole family. Enjoy thrilling skydiving jumps, music, carnival, family entertainment, downtown activities and more. Don't miss the fun including Play 1st Mobile Gaming, SmashZone and five scheduled balloon launches, Annabelle Road and the fabulous balloon glow on Saturday evening and the MediLodge Fireworks on Friday night. For more information on this event, visit the website link or call us at (517) 546-3920.
Grand Haven Art Festival & Fun Day
June 29-30, 2013, Grand Haven
The work of 150 of the finest artists in the country will be on display and for sale during the 51st Annual Grand Haven Art Festival & Family Fun Day, June 29 – 30, 2013. The festival will take place along Washington Avenue in downtown Grand Haven, transforming the area into an outdoor art gallery. Admission and parking are free and open to the public. Presented by The Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg. (616) 842-4910.
National Cherry Festival 2013
June 29–July 6, 2013, Traverse City
Get your planner out and write down the dates for a great week or family fun when you attend the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City on June 29–July 6. There will be colorful parades, marching bands, music shows, sporting events, amusement rides along with carnival games on the midway and food items, pie eating contests and loads of luscious cherries prepared every way you can think of. For more information, visit the website link or call the Cherry Festival office at (800) 968-3380.
Week of June 30
Log Cabin Days & Antique Car Show
June 30, 2013, Michigamme
Tour the museum and the Dompierre House and walk around to see all the antique cars on display from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information contact (906) 323-9016.
Coast West Music Fest
July 1-6, 2013, Muskegon
This event is a multi-day music festival with three stages, fireworks on July 4, food and refreshments. Acts announced so far: O.A.R., Josh Turner, Leann Rimes, Cheap Trick, Buddy Guy, Johnny Lang, Allen Stone, Chicago and Foghat! For more information visit the website link.
Light up the Lake Fireworks & Parade
July 3-4, 2013, South Haven
At the south pier over Lake Michigan, watch a spectacular fireworks display July 3 and listen to the Light Up The Lake soundtrack LIVE on SuperHits 103.7 COSY-FM! The fireworks shoot off synchronized to the music! Parade will be held July 4 at 11am through downtown featuring local marching bands, pageant winners, patriotic floats, fire trucks, & lots of candy! Questions, call (269) 637-5252 or (800) SO-HAVEN.
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4-6, 2013, Cedarville
Enjoy the spectacular view of fireworks over Cedarville Bay from the Cedarville's downtown waterfront park or the lawn of the Great Lakes Boat Building School on July 4. Earlier that day, our parade, kids games, hot dogs and burgers, Up in Smoke BBQ, races and contests, and more wind down into early evening with music on the bay by Dance Commander DJ and a Jersey Mud eating contest. For more information, call (906) 484-3935
Cedar Polka Fest
July 4-7 2013, Cedar
The Cedar Polka Fest is held yearly in Cedar, Michigan, under the big tent on the tennis courts. Highlights include a parade on Saturday at noon, softball tournament, a polka mass and polka under the big, big tent with the big names of polka. For more information on this event call (231) 228-3378 or visit the website.
These are just a few of the many events happening next month in Pure Michigan. Please visit michigan.org for a complete listing.


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Richard M. Snell, 71, of Clovis, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born Aug. 2, 1934, to Marion Matthew and Bertha Ann Martin Snell in Clovis. He was an attorney and practiced law for 30 years in Clovis before retiring to his horse and cattle ranch in Ranchvale.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Edwin Snell.
Survivors include his life partner, Vicki Bradley; sisters, Sue Fulcer (and husband, Harold) of Portales and Jane Hayman of Fort Collins, Colo.; son, Sam Snell (Julie) of Clovis; daughter, Susan Hartman of St. Petersburg, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Samson, Stetson and Edwin Snell, all of Clovis, Brandy, Brooke and Natalie Hartman, all of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Miranda Walton of Clovis; three great-grandchildren, Tyler and Nathan Hartman and Ciayana Wilson of St. Petersburg; and friend, David Travis of Clovis.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.


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