text:
>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: ExcellentIn full: Loved every minuteDate of review: November 10, 2013
In short: My fave race of the yearIn full: Ran London, Beachy Head (which is a close 2nd) Cardiff Ultra etc etc but heads up this race is magic and just on my door step...........A must do !!!!!Date of review: November 15, 2011
In short: Loved every minute of it !!In full: This was my first ultra and basically it went really well on the least amonut of training possible for a 50 milerDate of review: May 25, 2011
In short: Worth the wait!!In full: If I had a top ten list of things I want to do before I go this is now ticked off. First saw it on a black and white tv way back in 1981 aged 10 and decide I have to do that!! Well it was well worth the wait. The first 4 miles were a blur and by mile 9 I decided I had gone out to fast..........Anyhow pure magic and loved every minute of it totally inspiring and a must do marathon. Date of review: April 23, 2011
In short: Excellent..................loved this raceIn full: A very well organised race and a credit to the club. I felt welcome and what a great venue all round!!Overall a must do race and you get a pasty at the end brilliantDate of review: March 13, 2011
In short: What it says..........racewayIn full: Just what I expected a fast flat course, non descript all round but enjoyable!! Date of review: March 6, 2011
In short: My first 5KIn full: A well run race and will be back, the marshalls were great too !!!!!!!!Date of review: February 23, 2011
In short: Pure magic a must do race !!In full: My first apperance at Huntley but not to be my last!!! They promised hills and yes it delivered on all accounts. Some of those downhills whilst very welcome were boarder line dangerous but hey ho thats what I was looking for. All in all a defo match for the Sodbury Slog and well up there !!! Marvellous Date of review: February 6, 2011
In short: Lots and lots of mudIn full: The reason why I chose this as a special race is mainly because it's hard work my achilles is still throbbibg, but nevertheless I smiled all the way around, basically it's fun..........This race has plenty of obsacles to navigate, styles and so on loads of mud to slip around on and plenty of water to splash about in!!Anyhow this race was lots of fun ............goodtimes Date of review: January 16, 2011
In short: Excellent still my fave raceIn full: What more can you say last ran this back in 2006 and loved it then, a special race Date of review: November 14, 2010
Visit the official Runner's World page
Follow Runner's World on Twitter
Click here
Other Natmag-Rodale Sites
Run For Charity
Injury Clinics
About Runner's World


text:
Andrew Drone dropped 30 points Tuesday night against Greater Egyptian Conference rival Carrier Mills-Stonefort to help the Hawks maintain only a single loss this far into the season.
After they narrowly lost their season opener to class 2A powerhouse Harrisburg, the Hawks have done nothing but win. But after Saturday night's one point win over Goreville at the Saluki Shootout in Carbondale, they had perhaps taken out their most formidable class 1A foe in southern Illinois; something the coaching staff hopes won't get to their head as they roll into conference play.
"We just didn't play well at all," head Coach Robert "Radar" Patton said," I'll attribute that to Carrier Mills, they played hard and are quick, but coming off Saturday night's win against Goreville we looked about as bad and lethargic as I have seen in four years."
Although the Hawks put the Wildcats away easily, Patton hopes Tuesday night's game will help his team learn not to underestimate anyone, especially when it comes to conference games. But if it continues to happen, Patton said he will take full responsibility for it.
"I'm supposed to be the guy to get them ready to go every night and they sure weren't ready tonight, so maybe that's my fault," he said. "I'm definitely looking to improve on my locker room speeches."
Like a game of hot potato, both teams fumbled to gain control of the ball throughout. However, Drone, the Hawk's 6-foot-11 center, seemed to be the only player on the court who could maintain a firm grip as he threw down a game changing dunk at the end of the first quarter to squash any hope the upset-minded Wildcats had of besting them at home.
The Wildcats got their confidence up early after a turnover by the Hawk's 6-6 forward Patrick Lowe, who attempted to throw an inside lob to Drone after they gained initial possession of the ball.
Though the Wildcat's 5-8 sophomore guard Slayden Figg opened up the game with a 3-pointer, Drone had 16 points in the first quarter, setting the pace for his team throughout the game.
"Gallatin County may have the three best post players in the conference with Drone, Lowe and (Wes) McGuire," Carrier Mills-Stonefort head coach mark Motsinger said. "I thought we played well for our size."
Both teams will continue conference play this week, with Gallatin County taking on Hardin County (tonight) Wednesday in Elizabethtown and Carrier Mills-Stonefort playing their homecoming game Friday night against Hardin County.
Gallatin County (7-1)
Hish 10, Lowe 14, McGuire 4, Drone 30, Ramsey 2, Jackson 2.
2FG 28, 3FG 2, FT 2-2 Fouls 16
Carrier Mills-Stonefort 2-6)
Taborn 8, Bailey 4, Summers 8, Figg 5, Betz 4, Kalodner 1, Binkley 2.
2FG 8, 3FG 4, FT 14-8, Fouls 8.
Gallatin County 20 26 42 64
Carrier Mills 12 14 24 36
Location, ST | website.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040
Can't Buy a Thrill
Episode 1 | TV-MA
Linna may be from a little country town, but she's no pushover—and she moved to Tokyo with one goal in mind: to find the Knight Sabers and join them. When she's attacked by a mad Boomer, Linna witnesses the Sabers' prowess firsthand.
Official Site: www.funimation.com/shows/bubblegum-crisis-tokyo-2040Hide Details


text:
What interesting times Jesus must have had with His disciples. Sometimes these hand-picked associates just did not get it. Take, for example, the well-known and often-preached story of John 4:1-38 about the Samaritan woman, aka, "the woman at the well."
In it we find Jesus breaking through cultural, religious and gender barriers to talk with a woman who would have been the target of gossip in plenty of today's churches. She had been married five times, and at the time she met Jesus she had a live-in lover. Any Christian in his or her right mind would have seen that she was an awesome candidate for God's redeeming love.
Strangely enough, Jesus' associates didn't. They could not see the potential for ministry right in front of them. They lacked a vision for the likely transformation of this Samaritan woman's life.
In the midst of their apparent cluelessness, Jesus issued this clarion call: "Lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!" (John 4:35, NKJV). With that statement, He was nailing His trainees' lack of vision for the lost right between the eyes, so to speak.
Vision--without it we perish, Proverbs 29:18 says. Must be pretty important. Yet what does it mean to have a "vision" for people who don't know Jesus?
Well, first, it does not mean that you have to break out in hives and sob uncontrollably when an unsaved person walks by (although a little brokenheartedness over people wouldn't hurt). Rather, it begins with making God's heart your heart.
To have God's heart includes having God's desires in your heart. And one of His desires is for no one to perish but for all people to repent (see 2 Pet. 3:9).
So how do you develop your own vision for the "harvest"? It's not as difficult as you think. Here are a few practical steps you can take.
Pray. Everything starts, continues and ends with prayer. Prayer always changes things. How and what you pray is important.
Ask God to help you "lift up" (or "open") your eyes to see that many people you come in contact with daily are in desperate need of Jesus. Do you pray for unsaved people? Repent, if you need to, for not caring about the lost.
Soak it up. Vision can rub off on you. Proverbs says the righteous should choose their friends wisely (see 12:26). If you want a vision for reaching people for God, hang around people who are upbeat, enthusiastic, positive and involved in winning the lost (remember the effect Jesus had on His own disciples).
Try it. You won't have a vision for seeing lives transformed if you live like a spiritual couch potato stuck on a church pew. Don't be afraid to tell others about your experience with Christ. Try different types of evangelism. If you try something and it doesn't seem to work for you, try something else. You can develop vision while doing.
Change your diet. God has two primary "food groups" for believers: the Old Testament and New Testament. It is our supplementary diet that affects us more than we realize. There are two that most believers choose from. Both will affect your vision for harvest.
One is self-help books, even religious ones, the so-called how-to stuff--how to look better, feel better, lose weight or get more. If all you read, watch or listen to is this, then your vision extends no further than you.
The other is a passive rather than active faith. This is exemplified in the question asked of the disciples in Acts 1:11: "Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven?"
It was another instance of Jesus' associates not getting it. They were trying to figure out how Jesus would return, but they had already forgotten what He had just told them about receiving power to become His witnesses (see Acts 1:8).
If we are self-absorbed or craning our necks skyward in an attempt to figure out some superspiritual thing, then we cannot experience the joy of sharing God's vision for those who might be right in front of us. Like He did with His first disciples, Jesus wants to show you the incredible possibility you have for touching someone with His love.
Scott Hinkle is founder of Scott Hinkle Outreach Ministries in Phoenix. A veteran evangelist, he regularly leads street ministry teams during Mardi Gras and other major events. He also sponsors evangelism training conferences. For more information, visit his Web site at www.scotthinkle.org.


text:
How can we offer much-needed, top quality creative services to nonprofits at no charge while paying local artists to provide the work at fair market rates?
Learn More
We raise funds through various sources and then provide professional services and training to qualified Charitable Organizations in need of our services.
A mission with mojo... Our long-term goals are to help nonprofits become independent, solvent and vibrant contributors to their membership and communities.
After a short holiday break I've finally had a chance to fully absorb our Dec 22nd 2007, fundraising event and compiled a video clip of the day. I hope everyone who attended had a great time getting in one last ride for 2007.I was very happy with the turnout, and Blake and his family were amazed and touched by the support they received. Anyone who got a chance to meet Blake could see why I was inspired to help him. It was great to have an opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life, and I was glad to share that with so many people, and have fun in the process. I wanted to thank a few people who helped make the day such a success:
All in all the day was a hit and the weather provided us with a very crisp, but clear day of riding. We had a few incidents but nothing shut us down for long and nobody was seriously hurt. This was the first fundraiser through the Mojotown Project 501 (c) (3) and at times during the process I felt like was doing my own version of Donald Trump's Apprentice. The event took more out of me than I imagined it would. It was a monumental effort and I learned a lot in the process. The outcome: Together, we raised over $27,000 with rider entries,auction items, raffle & lunch tickets, and monetary donations. Thelunch was tasty, the raffle was entertaining, and the silent auctionwas full of friendly competition. Congratulations to Mike Marelli forwinning Blake's Triumph – Mike and Blake only live blocks apart, sovisitation rights are being negotiated.Due to the Holiday timing of our event we are still in the process ofpaying some of the expenses of the day, so I don't yet know where we'venetted out, however, we can rest assured that we'll be giving Blakealmost more than the insurance company gave him.With the event successfully behind me, I have newfound admiration for event planners and track employees (the staff at Infineon Raceway is awesome). When I arrived at the track in the morning (having been up all night) I realized how much I still had to do - if not for Phill Brown and the Crew of Corner workers I would have been in trouble. For insurance reasons I couldn't let the Corner Workers do their normal corner jobs on-track, but they took that in stride and pitched in everywhere else, and they truly saved me. On the Thursday night before the event we were featured in a "feel-good" sports piece with Vern Glenn of KRON4 News. That brought out new people who not only got on track (for the first time), but also made donations to the cause. Thank you Vern for coming out to meet Blake and putting together such a nice piece
Thank you all for participating in the event!
A special thank you to the following for their donations:
The Mojotown Project 1417 4th Street San Rafael, CA, 94901, USA Tel: (415) 717-6996
We raise funds through various sources and Events.
Then we allocate grants to qualified nonprofits: These
Organizations must be 501(c)(3) certified, make significant contributions to their communities. The final step is delivering professional services and training empowering the organization.
Donate and help the cause


text:
Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (169 votes).
In short: Route not what I expected and longer than 13.1kIn full: Didnt use buses or baggage facilities as husband drove to end so cant comment on the problems.I didnt see email re not parking there til after as it went in spam folder but he had no issues.I enjoyed race but did think it was going to be all in the park so surprised about beginning in industrial park. Liked medal and goody bag but no tshirt as advertised. Plenty of marshals but didnt find them overly supportive. Pre race info was good. Prob wont do again, bit of a trek and early start but at least I got to see white water raftingDate of review: October 31, 2012
In short: 6.55k race was OK, but organisation could be betterIn full: I opted for the 6.55k distance. Had considered the half kilomathon but, having read the comments, glad I didn't. The 6.55k started and finished where the main races ended - in a field by the White Water Centre - so at least I did not have the shuttle bus problem. The race pack had said there was no parking available, but we were able to park there, probably because there were only 20 runners, of a possible 2,500. Less than a Parkrun! There was a cafe in the White Water Centre for hot drinks and bacon or sausage baps but this wasn't advertised. Race started half an hour late, they said due to transport difficulties. As a result, I was running into the longer distance runners as I headed towards the finish line. The DJ at the start/finish was cheery. Most of the marshals were uncommunicative but they were probably bored with so few runners - I got a bit lonely running through woodland in my own company a lot of the time. There were a handfull of kids doing a shorter race and I felt sorry for them having so few people to cheer them on. A staggered start and finish for all the races at the same location would have created a better atmosphere and avoided the transport difficulties. The distances are great for someone wanting an extra challenge but there are obvious organisational problems that need to be sorted before I'll commit to the 13.1k next year. Date of review: October 30, 2012
In short: Great course, well marshalled & signposted. Let down by the lack of bus back! Date of review: October 30, 2012
In short: Poor organisation spoiled what could have been a good raceIn full: There were some good points to this race: the marshals were very cheerful and helpful and the scenery was pleasant and interesting once we left the industrial estate behind. It was also good idea to start the race at Lee Valley Athletics Centre which had plenty of parking and good facilities. However, there were also some serious problems with the race and I for one will not be taking part in a Kilomathon again unless they are sorted out. (i) The race ended in the middle of a field, miles from anywhere, and with nowhere to buy a hot drink or shelter from the cold - not a great idea at the end of October, particularly given the delays with the shuttle transport(ii) The bus transport back to the start was totally inadequate for the number of runners/spectators. Bus transport had to be booked and paid for in advance, so the organisers knew how many people would want to use it. What went wrong?(iii) The road closures did not appear to have been managed properly. There were few signs for drivers and at one point I saw a car driver try to make a right turn into a "closed" road we were running along. Was there a race licence for this event? I've tried to upload my result to the Runbritain/Power of 10 websites and I get a message saying no record of a licence. Date of review: October 30, 2012
In short: Great Run, Terrible finish.In full: So much potential! a novel distance and something a bit different, all totally ruined by an appalling finish, in a muddy field miles from anywhere it seemed. Many thanks to the cheerful gut who, after we had stood freezing for half an hour got us together in the mc donalds over the road and ordered a taxi for 8 to share, a lifesaver!I had so looked foward to the day as a chance or something new and the stadium would have made a great finish, but i for one,will not be back.Date of review: October 29, 2012
In full: I eneded up running further than 13.1km as the distance between the 10km & 11km points was incorrect! Very disappointed at the end of the race as there was nowhere to rest/change into warmer clothes, my bag was lying in the mud for anyone to take and none of the organisers could point me in the direction of the closest train station. Very bad transport links- wish we has finished where we had started. Overall, I found it challenging and enjoyable (until the end).Date of review: October 29, 2012
In short: Poorly organised, no sense of pride, money grabbingIn full: I find it ridiculous that an 'organised event' has so many issues, I genuinely don't know where to start. Firstly (although this didn't effect me) the baggage situation was a joke, bags were just dumped in the field for you to find yours. The funnel on the track circuit at the beginning was a laugh too. The fact that the gates were closed in the nature reserve probably showed that they hadn't even sought permission, the end was depressing and the bus situation a joke. I wont be doing this again, what a joke!Date of review: October 29, 2012
In short: Race let down by the organisation at the end. In full: Having completed the 26.2km found the end to be depressing. Cold field, no one handing out medals, you had to take them yourself, no congratulations. A warm cup of tea (or indeed any refreshment) would have been appreciated! Luckily my partner collected me from the white water centre next door, so I didn't have to go through the bus fiasco.Date of review: October 29, 2012
In short: great run ruined by non existent organisersIn full: This race was a big deal for me as I have never run further than a half marathon before. The race itself was lovely, happy stewards cheering us on who gave me a boost when needed. However the end ruined it for me, a goody bag with 2 brazil nut cereal bars which could kill me and waiting in the cold for over an hour for the 'shuttle buses' until we admitted defeat and went to find a taxi. Poor for spectators too, my husband was shaking with cold when I finished as he had to stand around for 2 hours with nowhere warm to go. So chuffed with my achievement but am now waiting for a refund from the organisers for the shuttle bus ticketsDate of review: October 29, 2012
In short: REAL POTENTIAL BUT LET DOWN BY ADMINIn full: I'll start with the positives, the start was well organised and proper toilets at the athletics track almost made the event! The stewards around the course were a chirpy bunch giving good support.The negatives however, was a dull course on roads through an industrial area, which was ok, if a little boring, however the roads were not actually closed off, which meant you could overtake someone to find yourself head on with a car!!! Once you got off the roads you were in some pleasant countryside and all of it was really flat. There seemed to be something amiss with the km markers as the 11k marker was about 1.5km after the 10k marker, and my final distance covered reflected a longer range than the advertised 13.1km. The finish was shcoking, you come over a bridge and straight into the finish line, where you get your medal, goodie bag, and then you find your bag which is dumped where anyone could have taken it... I had pre-arranged to avoid the bus transfer as it sounded like a ridiculous idea, so didn't see the issues with the buses, but I am not surprised. Why they chose to start and finish in seperate locations is beyond me and definitely not runner or spectator friendly!!!Like the idea of a step up from 10k and half marathon, so think they should continue the idea, however they really do need to resolve these points.Date of review: October 29, 2012
Visit the official Runner's World page
Follow Runner's World on Twitter
Click here
Other Natmag-Rodale Sites
Run For Charity
Injury Clinics
About Runner's World


text:
NYPA's Richard M. Flynn Plant Marks 100,000 Hour Milestone for
Generating Unit
Connie M. Cullen
Printer-friendly version
January 11, 2005
HOLTSVILLE—At 4:00 am Thursday, January 6, the New York Power
Authority's (NYPA) electric generating unit for its Richard M. Flynn
Power Plant here became the first Siemens V84.2 gas turbine in the world
to reach 100,000 operating hours. There are 73 of these units in the
world. During this remarkable run, the plant was available and running
approximately 95% of the time.
"The credit for achieving this historic milestone
belongs to the dedicated Power Authority staff at Flynn," said Louis P.
Ciminelli, chairman, NYPA. "Through expert maintenance, detailed
attention to operations procedures, a commitment to safety and
professionalism, NYPA's staff has made outstanding improvements to the
Flynn plant's performance and reliability which plays a critical role in
serving the electric needs of Long Islanders."
The life of any gas turbine is measured in operating
hours. Over ten years use, this NYPA unit has operated almost non-stop,
except for maintenance and inspections. This operating record has been
achieved through NYPA's efforts to effectively monitor the equipment and
its in-use conditions to sustain longer operating periods. Lengthening
the time needed between refurbishments saves maintenance dollars and
increases the availability of the generating unit to reliably produce
The Flynn Power Plant, named after a former NYPA
Chairman, is a 135 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle electric plant which
began commercial operation in May 1994. Annually this plant produces
about 1.1 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity and since its
inception has produced over 11 million MWh of electricity. NYPA has
also invested over $100 million in scores of energy efficiency projects
on Long Island and is a major supporter of the Long Island Regional
Envirothon, a series of competitions among schools involving
environmental topics.
NYPA is the nation's largest state-owned electric
utility. The Power Authority owns and operates 17 generating
facilities, including the Flynn Power Plant, across New York State, with
a total capacity of over 5600 MW. It also owns and operates over 1,400
circuit miles of transmission lines in various parts of the state. The
Power Authority is a national leader in advancing energy efficiency and
the development of clean energy technologies and electric vehicles.
Siemens Westinghouse Power Generation is a division
of the international Siemens Company. Power generations systems from
Siemens are used in the production of more than one-third of the
electricity in the United States.
To mark the achievement of being first in the
world to reach 100,000 operating hours for its Siemens generating unit,
a group of New York Power Authority (NYPA) staff members gather in the
Control Room at NYPA's Flynn Power Plant in Holtsville, NY, with Michael
Medvec, front right, the plant's recently retired Director of
Operations, who served at Flynn since its construction in the early
1990s, and Russell Bahm, front left, who took over Flynn's helm on
January 1, who had worked with Medvec throughout his tenure
High resolution version of
photo (1 megabyte)


text:
Chancellor responds to local letter
It didn't take long for Michael Martin, the chancellor of the Colorado State University system to respond to a letter by the Pueblo County Board of Commissioners about impending budget cuts at CSU-Pueblo.
But the letter, sent Friday night, does less to answer the commissioners' concerns than it does to reaffirm the position of the system commissioners said.
Since December, the system has called on CSU-Pueblo to cut up to $3.3 million from its budget, which could mean the loss of 50 faculty and staff in 2015. The university employs up to 749 people.
Martin said the cuts are needed because of an ongoing "structural gap" in the budget of the school.
"Through the years, against the backdrop of state funding, the university has filled that structural gap with a number of one-time sources — $14 million in federal stimulus dollars, $8 million in financial support from other CSU institutions and the use of campus reserves," Martin wrote. "The CSU system will also invest $3 million this year to upgrade the campus' aging digital network. We simply have reached a point where additional one-time dollars are no longer available and the only rational course of action is to take steps to better align CSU-Pueblo's expenses with its long-term revenue outlook."
Martin's letter notes that most of the universities in the state are facing similar challenges over declining enrollment, fueled in part by the economic recovery and in part by high school students graduating without the preparation to handle a four-year college.
He also writes that schools like CSU-Pueblo, which rely on local kids, are suffering more under the new trend because so many Colorado students are choosing to go out of state for their education.
But Commissioner Sal Pace said he believes Martin's response missed the point of the commissioners' letter.
"He's got, generally, a philosophy in his letter that CSU-Pueblo is a stand-alone institution," Pace said. "If we are a stand-alone institution and not part of a system, perhaps we should explore CSU-Pueblo going independent."
Pace reiterated that he believes a system "rises or sinks in the same boat by the same tide." The fact that CSU-Fort Collins' budget is untouched and the CSU system remains committed to expanding a South Denver campus suggests that's not the case.
Pace has worked as an adjunct professor at CSU-Pueblo, most recently in 2011. He noted that the dismissal of full-time professors actually helps adjuncts by giving them more classes and positions.
Martin will be on campus Friday to talk about the process of the layoffs and answer questions.
- Will innovation save Pueblo City Schools?
- Innovation born of student need
- Roncalli looks to change course
- Focused leader embraces difference
- Innovation school a 'Beacon'
- Innovation costs climbing
- A new day at Risley
- Quiet leader sets pace
- District ponders innovation zone
- Leaders banking on improved culture
- Art for education's sake
- PAA principal pure Pueblo


text:
Foley's attempt to close Lake Como's kids camp in 2003 failed. Naturists are asked now not to gloat.
By STEVE BOUSQUET
Published October 2, 2006
TALLAHASSEE — Three years ago, U.S. Rep. Mark Foley demanded that the state investigate a summer nudist camp for kids in Pasco County, warning it could expose innocent children to pedophiles.
After reading a news item about the camp in the New York Times, Foley, a U.S. Senate candidate at the time, sent letters to Gov. Jeb Bush and Attorney General Charlie Crist in 2003.
"The situation clearly raises legitimate issues that should be addressed, given that it involves minor children," Foley wrote, citing his post as co-chairman of the Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus.
Foley compared the camps to child pornography and child modeling Web sites and wrote: "I believe they may be endangering these children."
Recent revelations of Foley's sexually explicit e-mails to underage male pages on Capitol Hill carries a special resonance with the nudists who say Foley maligned them as child pornographers.
"I just find this very hypocritical," said Shirley Mason, a longtime naturist in Miami. "There is no correlation between people who skinny-dip and perverts who want to harm children."
Mason said she was especially troubled by news reports suggesting that Foley was sending suggestive e-mails to pages as early as 2001, two years before he targeted the nudist camp.
"If you see evil in everything, chances are there's evil within you," Mason said.
Foley's high-profile campaign to close the camp brought a windfall of publicity, but little more. State authorities concluded the camp operated legally and that children were separated from adults.
The camp at Lake Como in Land O'Lakes was run by the American Association for Nude Recreation and remained open after state authorities decided it was operating legally. Florida law allows underage nudity as long as it is not lewd.
"We are unaware of any reports of criminal acts or child abuse, neglect or exploitation," responded Bush's general counsel, Raquel Rodriguez.
Her letter cited a Florida Supreme Court decision in which justices drew a legal distinction between parents who practice nudity as a lifestyle and parents who exploit children for monetary or sexual gain.
A spokesman for Crist said the office had no record of the attorney general responding to Foley's letter, most likely because the governor's office answered it.
In the summer of 2003, Foley trumpeted his call for an investigation on MSNBC's Scarborough Country, Fox's The O'Reilly Factor, CBS's The Early Show and ABC's Good Morning America.
He even launched a Web site in which he invited people to send their complaints about the camp. The site no longer exists.
Eric Schuttauf, executive director of the American Association for Nude Recreation, e-mailed the group's members after the Foley scandal broke, cautioning them not to gloat over their former critic's downfall.
Three years ago, Foley "took less than an hour to frame an incorrect impression of those camps," Schuttauf wrote.
"As a credible voice of reason for nude recreation, we will not make the same mistake."
Staff writer Steve Bousquet can be reached at email@example.com or toll-free at 1-800-333-7505.
[Last modified October 2, 2006, 22:15:03]
© 2011 · All Rights Reserved · Tampa Bay Times
490 First Avenue South · St. Petersburg, FL 33701 · 727-893-8111
Contact Us | Join Us | Advertise with Us | Subscribe to the Times
Privacy Policy | Standard of Accuracy | Terms, Conditions & Copyright


text:
Now that's what I call a success, Deborah!
Raw asian noodle salad recipe
Prep Time
Total Time
Shelf LifeEat immediately
Rating4.8/5 (from 20 ratings)4.75
Asian sauce/pate
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (soaked in oil)
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1/3 cup carrots
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon hempseed hearts (optional as garnish)
Zucchini noodles
- 1 zucchini
Recipe Directions
- 1. Add cashews and sun-dried tomatoes to your food processor. Pulse to incorporate.
- 2. Now add carrot and chili powder (and optional basil) to the food processor mixture. Process again until smooth, resembling a nut pate.
- 3. To make your noodles, peel your zucchini (remove outer green peel).
- 4. Use a clean vegetable peeler (or a spirooli spiralizer if you have one) to slice zucchini into "noodles."
- 5. Place the noodles and the sauce into a large bowl and gently stir using two spoons until well combined. Eat immediately.
The Rawtarian's ThoughtsBy The Rawtarian
These raw Asian-inspired noodles are my live version of one of those instant noodle packs that are popular as instant side-dishes that pack zero nutrition. Plus, I'd argue that my recipe is even quicker to prepare (since you don't have to boil and wait), as long as you have a spiralizer to make your zucchini noodles, that is. (Best investment ever! Besides a Vitamix blender, of course!)
The Asian sauce is a thicker sauce than you might be used to, it's more of a nut pate. But don't worry about it. Just be gentle and thorough when mixing it with your noodles, and the final result will be similar to the photos.
The Asian sauce/pate keeps extremely well in the fridge for up to 3 days. However, zucchini noodles should not be made in advance. So if making in advance, store the sauce in the fridge, and then make your zucchini noodles at the last minute and then assemble. Once assembled, the recipe does not keep well (it'll get soggy).
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Calories.
- This recipe is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, Dietary Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Vitamin E.
Amounts per 221 g (8 oz) suggested serving
|% Daily
|11 %
|11 g
|20 %
|16 g
|20 %
|30 g
|9 %
|Dietary Fiber
|7 g
|21 %
|14 g
|75 mg
|8 %
|5 mg
|38 %
|196 mg
|9 %
Print This Recipe (PDF)
Related To This Recipe
Comments and Reviews
Top voted
Mar 26, 2014
Deborah's Review
Raw asian noodle salad recipe
I made this recipe a few hours ago as a side for dinner. My husband, 4 year old, 13 month and I thoroughly enjoyed it!!! Thank you for creating a simple, nutritious and tasty dish! Please keep them coming!!!
Why, thank you! :)
AMAZING!!! Great flavor and filling! I used 2 zucchini's for the pasta because I was extra hungry! 😉
Yummy! Hemp seed garnish?
nickyr's Review
Raw asian noodle salad recipe
This is one of my favorite recipes. In fact, my non vegan family loves this as well which is a plus!
I'm so glad that this recipe is a hit with your family, Nicky!
Mar 22, 2016
This dish is excellent. I had it with Kelp noodles. Also didnt have chili powder so used a clove of garlic, some paprika and dried oregano.
Hey Brad! So glad this recipe floated your boat. Love a good kelp noodle!
Apr 17, 2015
Elizabeth's Review
Raw asian noodle salad recipe
This is insanely delicious! i made it with kelp noodles. Quick question: aren't sundried tomatoes presoaked considered not raw but still vegan? i love sundried tomatoes so I'm not sure it is going to make too much of a difference to me, as I am also unable to find bulk raw sundried tomatoes. Incredible recipe! Thank you so much. :)
Hi Elizabeth! You are correct re: the sundried tomatoes that you purchase in a store, but you can do them yourself to ensure 100% raw.
Mar 27, 2015
I'm going to try making this tomorrow night, but I think that curry powder will give it a more Asian flavor, so I'm going to try that. And I might garnish with julienned red pepper.
Thank you for your recipes!
Hi Penelope! Let me know how you like it with curry! Yum!
Apr 02, 2015
Penelope's Review
Raw asian noodle salad recipe
I made these with curry powder and cilantro, which I liked, but to take them to another level I really needed lime. Since I didn't have lime, I'm going to try them again, but will probably leave out the curry powder and turn them into peanut noodles instead. Since I'm not raw - just trying to eat way less pasta and more raw food - I can use organic peanut butter. Then I'll add cilantro and lime and probably LOVE these like crazy.
This recipe was my first unveiling of the Spirooli that I got as a Christmas present. It works beautifully! My two kids loved make the "noodles."
Awesome, Penelope! Have fun with your Spirooli! :)
Feb 13, 2015
Leah's Review
Raw asian noodle salad recipe
I have become vegan for health reasons a few weeks ago and I was beginning to feel so bummed that I couldn't enjoy all those favors I used to eat, until now!! Your recipes have inspired me and encouraged me in this raw vegan lifestyle. thank you thank you!!
Awww, be still my heart Leah <3 <3
Rob Reese
Feb 12, 2015
Rob Reese's Review
Raw asian noodle salad recipe
Wow...it really does take 3 minutes to make! My wife and i started eating vegan about 3 weeks ago (shes more strict than i) and i wanted to make dinners this week that were all vegan. Im so glad i found your recipes. This one is amazing! I cant wait to try more from you! So for all you carnivorous guys out there, you would love this one! Thanks Laura!
Best comment ever, Rob!!!!!!!! Watch out, you may be called upon again to whip up a vegan meal at your place. And I hope you are :)
Raw pasta primavera might be a good next step for ya ;) https://www.therawtarian.com/raw-pasta-primavera-recipe
Nov 16, 2014
Kori's Review
Raw asian noodle salad recipe
yummy, I am hooked. thanks
Awesome, Kori! :)
Nov 05, 2014
Hi there
Can i replace the spiralizer with juliette ?
.Greeting from Greece
Most definitely! :)
Oct 15, 2014
linda's Review
Raw asian noodle salad recipe
i just made this 10 minutes ago! it tastes more like spaghetti but nonetheless it is so yummy! it goes really well with the zucchini noodles!
i added a couple of button mushrooms into the sauce since i had some lying around and added a little bit of water since i don't have a food processor (i'm using a magic bullet instead since i'm a raw newbie ;) ) but it was very delicious and best of all i feel guilt-free eating this! i'm definitely making it again since this is tasty AND healthy.
i really love how your recipes have minimal ingredients but doesn't sacrifice the taste.
thank you Laura Jane! :)
You are sooo welcome, Linda! I'm happy that you enjoyed this recipe! :)
Carissa Magras
Sep 16, 2014
I can't wait to try this recipe! Question: I notice you enjoy a lot of alfalfa sprouts. :) I would love to incorporate more of these in our diet. How do you best enjoy them? Do you add a dressing or something? Thanks!
Hi Carissa!
You are right about my enjoying a lot of alfalfa sprouts! I don't tend to eat them on their own, but I love incorporating them into a salad or on top of raw crackers or as a garnish (for added flavor) on raw veggie burgers etc...
So yes, I usually use a dressing (whatever salad dressing I am already using), for example, a vinagrette dressing or a raw ranch.
Hope this helps!
Aug 26, 2014
This looks incredible - can't wait to try it!
Leave a Comment or Review
FREE Raw Recipe Package
Subscribe to newsletter below. Get the 11 Best Raw Recipes (PDF E-Book Package) instantly.
The Rawtarian Recipes
- Raw Dessert Recipes
- Smoothie, Juice And Breakfast Recipes
- Raw Savory Recipes
- Raw-Nut-Free Recipes
- Raw Dehydrator Recipes
Latest Certifications
Karissa007Low-Fat Raw CleanseJanuary 19, 2017
Nelly7Raw Baby Steps ProgramJanuary 17, 2017
HeatherLow-Fat Raw CleanseJanuary 14, 2017
nathaliedNew Year Nineteen ChallengeJanuary 13, 2017
christineaLow-Fat Raw CleanseJanuary 12, 2017


text:
If you love to rep the NESCAC as much as possible, then we've got something for you. The official 'Cac t-shirts are ready for your torso. The 'Cac tee embodies all 11 schools into one stellar design. Each schools mascot is shown with their respective insignia emblazoned. BUY
Pingback: Launch: 'Cac Online Store()


text:
Chicago White Sox | Top Prospect: Tyler Flowers, Catcher (AAA)
If A.J. Pierzynski was not entrenched in Chicago, Flowers would already be the favorite of MLB headline writers everywhere. Triple-A has not kept Flowers from doing what he always does: get on base and hit for power. His current triple-slash line is .316/.447/.553. He also has 11 RBI in as many games.
April 22, 2010
Fangraphs on Tyler Flowers
Leave a Comment »
No comments yet.
RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI


text:
NFL Playoffs
Which Team Has The Super Bowl Edge? New England Patriots Vs. Seattle Seahawks
The Patriots have managed to outsmart both the Ravens and Colts with trick plays in the postseason, and the Seahawks will have to be on high alert here.
AFC Championship Preview: Indianapolis Colts At New England Patriots
Andrew Luck took another step forward in his development as he led the Colts to a road victory over the Denver Broncos to advance to this game.
NFC Championship Preview: Green Bay Packers At Seattle Seahawks
Even though he is not at his best because of his left calf injury, Aaron Rodgers turned it up two notches in the second half of the divisional playoff game against the Cowboys and rescued his team.
Tale Of The Tape: Indianapolis Colts At Denver Broncos
Andrew Luck and the Colts get a second chance at the Broncos after getting hammered in the season opener 31-24.
Tale Of The Tape: Dallas Cowboys At Green Bay Packers
The Cowboys pulled a major escape with their come-from-behind win over the Lions, but they have a much more difficult assignment against the Packers.
Tale Of The Tape: Carolina Panthers At Seattle Seahawks
The Panthers got past the injury-depleted Cardinals in the Wild-Card round, and now have to face the defending Super Bowl champions on the road.


text:
First National Level USA Badminton High Performance Development Conference Takes Off
First National Level USA Badminton High Performance Development Conference Takes Off
The first national level USA Badminton High Performance Development Conference took off yesterday at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs. The conference will be held from November 11-13, 2012. Invitations were sent out to clubs and also published on the website in late August. Nine (9) clubs committed to attend.
The conference was planned to take the partnership between USAB, USOC and all badminton clubs in the United States to a much more structured and organized level. The primary aim of this conference is to highlight the importance of a long term high performance plan involving the USOC, USAB and clubs with the goal of placing a U.S. badminton athlete on the Olympic podium and on the world stage. Among the highlights are among the key tactics of the high performance plan, the certification of clubs as Training Centers (TC) or High Performance Clubs (HPC).
The conference started with Mohan Subramaniam, USAB Director of Coaching and High Performance welcoming the club representatives to the conference which was the first of its kind. Both Dr. Fred Coleman and Mohan Subramaniam continued on the background leading to the organizing of this conference.
Also present at the opening were keynote speaker, Wesley Barnett, USOC Team Leader for Team Sports and Racquet, Endurance & Boat Sports and Katie Baker, USOC Sports Performance Manager. Wesley spoke on the USOC Future Direction and How the USOC views the Sport of Badminton.
Conference participants:
DON CHEW Orange County Badminton Club
CAI ZI MIN Orange County Badminton Club
ERIC McMULLIN San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club
JACK SOONG San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club
ROSE LEI California Badminton Academy
WENDY CARTER Seattle Badminton Club
NICK JINADASA Bellvenue Badminton Club
YVONNE CHERN Boston Badminton Club
ANDY CHONG Boston Badminton Club
SHANNON POHL Shannon Pohl Badminton Academy
EVA HUANG Affinity Badminton Club
CHUNMING HUA Affinity Badminton Club
HARRY TAN Bay Badminton Center
JASON LIU Bay Badminton Center
Conference presenters:
Wesley Barnett – USOC Team Leader for Team Sports and Racquet, Endurance & Boat Sports;
Scott Schnitzspahn – USOC High Performance Director
Katie Baker – Manager, USOC Sports Performance
Eric Lawson – USOC Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sports Physiologist
Chris Snyder – USOC Director of Coaching
Malia S. Arlington – USOC Director, Ethics & Safe Sports
Doru Teodor Gheorghe – USA Table Tennis Chief Operating Officer & High Performance Director
Dr. Fred Coleman – USAB Board Member & Chair, Junior Advisory Group
Mohan Subramaniam - USAB Director, Coaching & High Performance


text:
I just got a new job that unfortunately required me to travel. My long haired Akita is an amazing dog with a great personality she is house broken and…$1,000
These puppies are 1/2 Maltese and 1/2 Japanese Chin. THE ALL WHITE PUPPY HAS A DEPOSIT. Puppies use potty pads / are utd shots and worming / parents are…$595
These puppies are half Maltese and 1/2 Japanese Chin. Parents are AKC registered dogs. Puppies use potty pads / are fed a quality diet / pups are utd…$595
Perfect health , Shots , dewormed , loving, playful, softest puppy ever" you will fall in love and be glad you found her. SHe is truly perfect. Potty pad…$1,500
Purebred yorkie puppy male. Small and very happy... He has had shots, de-wormings, and potty pad pro .... I guarantee health etc.. please call or text…$1,500
Absolutely stunning red with white smooth coat AKC male Chihuahua. Looking for an experienced female handler/owner for a challenging and rather aggressive…$300
Sweet Pea (on left, Mama on right) is a sweetheart with a lot of energy and absolutely loves to play with people and her toys! She is a beautiful Chocolate…$300
MAL-SHI PUPPIES! 3 girls and 3 boys. Potty pad trained, shots and wormed. 7 1/2 and 6 1/2 weeks old. They will be 5-7 lbs. when grown. Girls are $1200…$1,200


text:
Today I received an emergency appeal letter from UNICEF. The gist of which was that 252,000 children are still without a home, food, and clean water because of the devastation from Typhoon Pablo (Bopha). Unicef will be distributing emergency supplies and you can help.
When I just think of how well taken care of my nieces and nephews are and how some kids out there are all alone and have no idea where their parents are right now, it just tears me apart. We were blessed to have been spared from the brunt of the storm, let's help out those who weren't as lucky.
Please share this with your friends and family, who may also want to donate and help children most affected by Pablo.


text:
Friday, December 7, 2012 - Badminton World Federation
Badminton World Federation Resource Centre Officer, Ronald Jeyanathan, passed away on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack last week.
"Uncle Jeya", as he was fondly known to the BWF staff and Council members, joined the BWF in 2006 as an archivist and helped to develop the Resource Centre after the office moved to Kuala Lumpur in late 2005.
His great sense of humour and passion for badminton were infectious and he will be deeply missed by his friends and colleagues in the badminton fraternity.
Jeyanathan – who would have celebrated his 74th birthday on 19 December – began his career as a teacher but went on to join Radio and Television Malaysia (RTM) and established himself as an announcer and broadcaster. Dubbed by many as the "man with the golden voice" in the 1970s, Jeyanathan went on to head the sports unit of the English network on RTM.
He also contributed significantly to the Badminton Asia Confederation as its media representative in 1998 and helped to develop its first badminton magazine called "Perspective".
Jeyanathan, whose funeral was held in Kuala Lumpur today, is survived by his wife, Rita de Silva, three children and four grandchildren.
« Back
» News archive
» Destination Dubai World Superseries Finals
» Tournament Calendar
» BWF World Ranking
» BWF Destination Dubai Rankings
» Head to Head
» Contact us
Tournament Calendar
BWF World Ranking
Rules and Regulations
Anti Doping Regulations
Unit 17.05 Level 17
Amoda Building
22 Jalan Imbi
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +6-03-2141 7155
Fax: +6-03-2143 7155


text: October 27, 2013 Shopping The Halloween Costumes You Already Own In Your Closet You were invited to a Halloween party last minute and you don't have a costume—oh the horror! Our advice? Take a peek in your closet, because chances are you already own most of the essentials needed for an amazing, and downright creative, look.


text: The OJ Guns 99a Wheels are your Park Team Quality 99a high grade Park Juice wheels. Made locally, here in the U.S. Blaze all terrains! Graphics at both sides. Colors are limited to specific size. See colors below for correlating size. Available in colorways as seen below. Sizes available as seen below. Wheels sold in set of four.


text:
Jamestown mayor on hand for Cuomo meeting to help distressed communities
Distressed municipalities, which make up a large number of cities, villages and towns outside of the New York City area, were a hot topic in a meeting held by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday.
Cuomo detailed a proposal to create a Financial Restructuring Board, which would help distressed local governments manage their finances. The proposal includes an alternative binding arbitration process that municipalities and unions could voluntarily opt for to resolve contract issues in an expedited procedure.
"Growing retirement costs, declining populations, decreasing property values, and the recent fiscal crisis have all contributed to the difficult financial issues facing localities today," said Cuomo. "The Financial Restructuring Board will bring together state and local officials to help localities make tough decisions and solve this crisis now instead of kicking the can down the road."
In today's presentation, the governor detailed how more money is not the solution to help local governments solve their fiscal issues. The state's existing Aid and Incentives for Municipalities program does not reflect local government need or performance, and already constitutes a large percentage of the budgets of New York's largest cities
The Financial Restructuring Board would include the state budget director, secretary of state, attorney general, state comptroller, and one private sector restructuring professional. The budget director would establish standards to determine which local governments qualify as fiscally distressed. Fiscally distressed local governments would be able to request the assistance of the board, and work together to identify a specific restructuring plan.
"In my 14 years as mayor of the city of Jamestown, in the far reaches of Western New York, this is the first time I can say that there has been an overall recognition and attempt to understand the deep-seated structural economic problems that cities in particular and local governments in general across the upstate region have been facing for multiple generations and an understanding that it's going to take more than the same old same old approaches," said Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi. "I see this proposal today as another tool to go into the tool chest for local governments. I like the notion of it because it is voluntary and it presents itself as a viable alternative to a more invasive, control board-type of approach, which should always be done as a last resort by a local government and avoided at any possible cost."
The 2013-14 budget includes up to $80 million to assist local governments with reorganization plans. Recommendations of the board would be binding upon any municipality that accepts funding. The board may require development of multi-year financial plans, functional consolidation, mergers, shared services, fewer elected officials, and other measures.


text:
March 20, 2013
Stories this photo appears in:
Garden Groupies
Community Garden open
It took off like the weeds greening up the countryside. With a little more than a month's planning, volunteers and donors gave root to the inaugural Payson Community Garden last spring. And it is coming back for a second year this month.
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Requires free registration
Posting comments requires a free account and verification.


text:
The history of New Orleans takes place on the plate, which is why Food(ography) has dedicated an entire hour to celebrating The Big Easy! We'll dive into a big bowl of gumbo at the famous Dooky Chase, where Louisiana legend Leah Chase shares her recipes and her amazing stories, and meet some new culinary treasures with a rich past. Plus Mo shucks his first oyster at Casamento's, learns the secret to making the perfect Po'Boy at Parkway, and samples some fancy drinks at the swanky Sazerac. Don't miss dinner and the band!
Get Cooking Channel on your TV.


text:
Potlock Menu Planning
From i3Detroit
- There will be two mealtimes: "lunch" at ~1pm and "dinner" at ~7pm, or whenever somebody starts cooking!
- Snacks of various kinds will be available throughout.
- Beverages will be BYOB since we've already got a supply of pop in the kitchen. This is a great opportunity to restock your favorites if they're running low!
- There is a grill at the space, right?
- If you have a crockpot, please consider using it! We don't have proper kitchen at the space, so crockpots and such will be helpful for supplying us all with hot food.
- Please avoid common allergens (or put them on the side) if they're optional in your recipe: nuts, dairy, wheat, etc.
Lunch Entrees
|Food Item
|Bringer of Food
|tasty snacks
|i3 detroit member #2342
|veggie dip
|Allen M
|6 foot italian sub
|Terry W
Dinner Entrees
|Food Item
|Bringer of Food
|huge pan of lasagna
|Jon Andersen
|Party tray pizza
|Richard - stored in white freezer
|Casserole - Cheese, mushrooms, random stuff...
|Nate W
Snacks, Salads, & Sides
|Food Item
|Bringer of Food
|When? (lunch, dinner, or either/both)
|beef root veg soup
|steve h
|pork potstickers
|Chris A
|Mich-made Better Made chips: BBQ and Homestyle. Awww yeeeeah.
|Karen Corbeill
|Food Item
|Bringer of Food


text:
COMM 492 Communication Capstone Project (section designation for Madden). (Credit Hours: 3) (Pre-requisites: COMM 275 and COMM 276) Students apply their knowledge and education to a significant research project involving the student's communication research interest. The course project can be an external (community) or internal (within the University) project. Each project is outlined in a customized course syllabus with an outline of the work to be completed by the student.
Students will conduct a communication audit on an organization of their choice. They must identify an organization, approach the organization to explain the project, ask the organization to sign a contract to conduct the project, supply communication audit surveys to the organization, tour the organization, and make several site visits to observe the organization. They will collect audit surveys, analyze data, construct a report, and present that report to the organization.


text:
BEIJING (AP) Evander Holyfield apparently already had left Workers' Gymnasium by the time Dzhakhon Kurbanov decided to bite his opponent's shoulder in the evening's final bout.
Holyfield didn't need any such reminders of his career lowlights, which include Mike Tyson infamously taking a chunk of his ear in 1997. Instead, the 1984 Olympic silver medalist witnessed plenty of amateur boxing's best behavior Tuesday night, including two fighters apiece from China, Ireland and Cuba who will be biting down on medals this weekend.
Kurbanov was disqualified for biting Kazakhstan's Yerkebulan Shynaliyev late in the third round of their light heavyweight bout, putting a bizarre coda on the third night of quarterfinal fights.
The incident, which occurred when many fans had already left after cheering two of their three hometown fighters to victory, put a strange end on a card that highlighted the Cuban team's enduring brilliance and the rise of light flyweight Zou Shiming's Chinese team, which will win at least four medals in Beijing after managing just one previously.
But the final bout was stopped with 17 seconds left in the third round when Kurbanov apparently bit Shynaliyev during a clinch. Shynaliyev, who angrily showed the blood on his shoulder to the referee, led 12-6 at the time, and Kurbanov had been warned multiple times for shoving and holding his opponent.
Kurbanov is a 22-year-old fighter who got off to an auspicious start in Beijing last week, beating world champion Abbos Atoev in his first bout. He won the 2005 Asian championships as a middleweight and was competing in his first Olympics.
Earlier, Zou clinched his second Olympic medal with a 9-4 victory over Kazakhstan's Birzhan Zhakypov. Light heavyweight Zhang Xiaoping followed him into the semifinals with a 12-7 win over Algeria's Abdelhafid Benchabla, but lightweight Hu Qing lost a contentious 9-6 fight to France's Daouda Sow.
Hu might be the most awkward, hold-happy boxer at the Olympics, but he nearly won his topsy-turvy fight with Sow, who blew a fourth-round lead before Hu got a two-point penalty for holding with 58 seconds left, propelling Sow back ahead and sending him to victory.
"He didn't have just one Chinese to beat tonight. He had 10,000," French coach Dominique Nato said of Sow, a 25-year-old with no significant international success.
Hu didn't like the penalty or the scoring, echoing the tone of complaints voiced by several fighters who claim the judges are favoring the Chinese.
Zou wore new, sparkly gold boots and blew kisses to the crowd before his fight even began, but the rest of his time in the ring wasn't all that pretty. Zou, whose quickness was unstoppable when he won the world championship last fall in Chicago, hasn't really found an ideal rhythm in Beijing, instead pushing through his bouts on athleticism alone.
"Zou has a lot of pressure, because all the boxers know that he is the world champion," Chinese coach Zhang Chuanliang said. "They've studied him."
After 10 days of whining from teams around the world about a Chinese bias, Zhang had his own low opinion of the officiating.
"The scoring system is very different from the past," he said. "It's very difficult for the boxers, especially Asian boxers, because their skills are based on technique."
Russian lightweight Alexey Tishchenko stayed in contention for his second gold medal with an easy win over Colombia's Darleys Perez. Tishchenko, one of three Russians left after their powerful team's collapse, won the featherweight gold in Athens before moving up in class two years ago.
"If he can get another one at this Olympics, it would mean a lot to the whole of Russia," coach Leonid Kisselev said.
Britain also clinched its second medal with light heavyweight Tony Jeffries' dominant 10-2 win over Hungary's Imre Szello. Though Jeffries is assured of taking home a prize from Beijing, he's already looking forward to adding another in four years.
"Hopefully I can keep the fun rolling to the 2012 Olympics in London," he said. "A lot of boxers want to go pro and win titles, but for me, the last three years have been all about winning a medal."
Jeffries' next match should be a corker: He'll face Ireland's Kenny Egan, who reached the semifinals along with light flyweight Paddy Barnes. Ireland, which hasn't won a medal yet in Beijing, will go home with at least two in boxing, with middleweight Darren Sutherland fighting Wednesday.
Mongolia's Serdamba Purevdorj advanced with a win over Thailand's Amnat Ruenroeng, who boxed while in prison.
"Everyone in prison will be sad as they watched me on the TV," Ruenroeng said.
The card featured only 11 fights after lightweight Baik Jong-sub of South Korea pulled out of his bout with Armenia's Hrachik Javakhyan with an injury.


text:
These 10 ¿¿Buyâ¿ Rated Stocks Have Significant Insider Buying Activity
Looking to trade stocks that have positive ratings and bullish indicators? Consider the following list of 10 stocks (and 2 penny stocks) with "buy" ratings and insider buying. [Related List: Short Sellers See Upside for These 5 Stocks Rated "Buy" by UBS ]
To create the list we gathered the sell-side analyst ratings from reputable firms including Argus, Barclays, Canaccord Genuity, Collins Stewart, and Deutsche. We collected a list of stocks that had "Buy", "Outperform", or "Overweight" ratings. We then screened for significant levels of net insider purchases in the past six months.
Why It Matters – Insider Buying
Many analysts follow insider buying trends because, after all, insiders know more about their companies than anyone else. Their investment activity is closely monitored and can tell us a lot about where they feel the business is heading.
Insider buying is represented as a percentage of the share float. Companies experiencing insider buying over the past six months provide an indicator that insiders think the stock is undervalued at current levels. Inversely, insider selling serves as a negative indicator.
Why It Matters – Buy Ratings
A Sell-Side Analyst works for a brokerage to compose reports and forecast the markets for their clients. They'll typically focus on a specific industry and produce regular reports containing predictions on commodity prices and expected performance for a stock.
But be warned, every report produced by a sell-side analyst is called a "blanket recommendation" because they do not take into account the wants and needs of every individual. Investors must therefore determine if they are applicable to their own portfolio.
The List
Before considering the recommendations made by sell-side analysts, just remember that this is not private knowledge. Information spreads fast and their optimism could already be priced in.
Use this list as a starting point for your own analysis:
Interactive chart of average analyst ratings for the first 9 stocks listed. Not all have earned a collective buy rating. Press "play" to see how ratings have changed over time.
1. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. ( CBRL): Engages in the operation and development of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant and retail concept in the United States. Market cap at $1.54B.
On 05/25/2012, Argus had a Buy rating on the stock. Over the last six months, insiders were net buyers of 274,262 shares, which represents about 1.49% of the company's 18.36M share float.
2. Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( FURX): Engages in the compound partnering business in the United States and Europe. Market cap at $334.17M.
On 01/28/2013, Canaccord Genuity had a Buy rating on the stock. Over the last six months, insiders were net buyers of 481,326 shares, which represents about 7.27% of the company's 6.62M share float.


text:
Raynell Williams Drops Second Round Contest at the Olympic Games
Click here to visit the U.S. Olympic Team's official website
(BEIJING, CHINA) – Featherweight Raynell Williams (Cleveland, Ohio) stepped through the ropes at the Workers Indoor Arena, hoping to move one victory closer to his goal of a gold medal, but he didn't accomplish his mission, dropping a 9-7 decision to France's Khedafi Djelkhir. The Frenchman's win avenges his loss to Williams at the 2007 World Championships.
Williams seemed to command the ring from early on, moving and popping combinations in Djelkhir's face but the bout was tied at 1-1 after the first. He stepped up the heat slightly in the second round, landing long punches and attempting to move out of harm's way but trailed by a 4-1 score after two rounds of action. Williams came out firing in the third round, adding to his point total but not denting his deficit and faced a 7-4 disadvantage as the fourth round began. The 19-year-old pressed the action in the fourth round, firing off combinations but Djelkhir began to circle the ring and he Williams couldn't overcome his deficit. Djelkhir went on to win a 9-7 final decision.
"I felt like I was moving great. I thought I was moving great and getting my punches off but I guess they thought otherwise," Williams said. "That's what the judges saw, so I guess I have to go with what they say. I felt like I was throwing a lot of punches but I guess it didn't count for a lot. I did my best, that's all I can ask for."
Light flyweight Luis Yanez (Duncanville, Texas) and middleweight Shawn Estrada (E. Los Angeles, Calif.) will be the final two boxers to compete in second round action on Saturday at the Workers Indoor Arena. Estrada will compete in the afternoon session, taking on Great Britain's James Degale. His bout is scheduled to take place at 4:15 p.m. Yanez will box in the evening session, facing Serdama Purevdorj of Mongolia at approximately 8:15 p.m. It will be the first match-up with their opponents for both U.S. boxers.


text:
Want to look great for a wedding or homecoming? This retro 50's hairstyle is very chic and classy. Scarlett has her hair all brushed up high at the top leaving the sides and back long. The sides of her hair have been styled over her ears to join with the back.The hair is cut long and this cut is very stylish.Scarlett's hair colour is a rich mocha brown.
Pictures provided by Retna


text:
About the Authors: Natasha Adams and Jeffrey Cary serve at U.S. Embassy Vilnius.
On May 25, U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Anne E. Derse helped commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Baltic Heifer Foundation. The group is part of the U.S.-based Heifer International, which works to reduce hunger, overcome poverty and promote sustainable development. Ambassador Derse praised the foundation for their ongoing work, noting that "...giving an animal to a family goes far beyond the original investment. It promotes self-reliance and long-term development, rather than short-term relief. It allows an entire community to become self-sustaining." The Baltic Heifer Foundation has invested over 10 million litas (USD 3 million) in rural development by providing training to local communities and giving them more than 500 heifers.
The anniversary event took place at a foster home, which the resident children had decorated with art inspired by the work of the Heifer Foundation. While a local high school band provided a lively accompaniment, Ambassador Derse joined the other dignitaries, who included the Executive VP of Heifer Project International, the Vice Minister of Agriculture, and parliamentary representatives from Lithuania, Poland, and Estonia, in distributing pairs of goslings to the children. In the spirit of the Heifer Foundation, the children will raise these geese to maturity, and then donate their offspring to others to raise.
The Baltic Heifer Foundation offers a unique and effective approach to tackling hunger and poverty. We wish them every future success, and were glad to have the opportunity to reach out to a rural area of the country and highlight the important work of this organization and its support for the development of the agricultural economy in Lithuania.
Patrick W. in Maryland writes:
....Happy 10th Anniversary...Baltic Heifer Foundation.
I like this long-term sustainable development
plan too, help farming Communitys in rural area's of Lithuania. I'm sure the Gosling will
find good homes..:)
Thanks for writing in, Natasha & Jeffrey ,from
the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius..


text:
Last week, an exciting new organization called the Transatlantic Christian Council (TCC) hosted its inaugural conference. The theme of the conference was "Sustaining Freedom", which aligns well with the Council's mission "to develop a transatlantic public policy network of European and North American Christians and conservatives in order to promote the civic good, as understood within the Judeo-Christian tradition on which our societies are largely based."
What I find most exciting about this Council, for which I commend Todd Huizinga and Henk Jan van Schothorst on their vision and initiative in founding, is this: like the Acton Institute, the TCC is not exclusively devoted to just one aspect of life, but rather aims to provide a forum for conversation on a broad range of life's many important and fundamental human questions.
The starting point for these conversations is with a basic concept of human dignity. This concept is rooted in an openness to the idea of man as an image of God — endowed with the capacities for willfulness and reason, a creature and a sub-creator. And it is this understanding of the human person that serves as a point of departure for working through all sorts of interesting questions of politics, economics, liberty, government, religion, and family.
When I mentioned to a friend that I would be travelling to Belgium for this conference, he said to me: "Be sure they don't euthanize you and harvest your organs!"
"Well," I thought to myself, "that's certainly a novel way to wish someone a good trip."


text: Learn more about these organizations at Christ-Centered Diversity > 1-2-1 Program The 1-2-1 program provides upperclassmen that serve as mentors, encouragers, guides, and friends to first-year students. Gospel Choir The choir's purpose is to worship and serve God and to spread His good news in song to "the nations" through black Gospel music. Koinonia In response to Christ's love, Wheaton Koinonia exists to glorify God through the unique cultures of Asian community. Unidad Cristiana Unidad Cristiana, which means Christian Unity, strives to live out the full meaning of that name. We desire to come together though the unity that we have in Christ and out of that unity to celebrate and explore Latino cultures. William Osbourne Society To foster community among the Black students on campus as well as create opportunities for the Wheaton campus as a whole to learn about and experience Black Culture. Mu Kappa To provide events and venues that will allow missionary kids and other third culture kids to come together for fellowship and encouragement, as they share the same sort of background and lifestyle.


text:
Skip to comments.We're moving to America!
Posted on 04/04/2013 4:45:08 PM PDT by FreedFromNY
Finally, after years of dreaming, we've finally moving from New Yorkistan to America (the outskirts of Atlanta, to be exactly)! I accepted the transfer offer today, for a position that I really wanted & I'm pretty sure I'm going to love. And to all the Georgia residents out there, I solemnly swear that we will not mess up your state. We're moving to Georgia because we like what it is, not because we want to change it.
Having been raised in captivity, I'm thinking it may take us a while to adapt to the wild (AKA freedom). But I'm positive that we're going to love it!!!
Once we're down there, I'm switching my username to "EscapedFromNY".
Congrats on your new life, new job, new city and state. And new freedom!
Good for you! Welcome to the South!
I really like Georgia but you would have to pay me a hundred thousand a week for me to live in Atlanta. I hope you are really away from the city hopefully in one of the towns created to escape that city's predations.
watch out for some of the suburbs, they are in process for getting worse, some spillage over from atlanta proper.
well Yankee[smiles], at least you woke up and are doing what my wife did and get the hell out of the north east.
Least your money will not now go to the liberal socialist agendas , at least marriage is saved for how it has been for a thousand years and now you will feel freedom and trust me YOU WILL NOTICE.
Fires in the backyard, no emissions, eat what you want, get more house for your money, etc
So long as you don't moan about grits, accents, confederate flags and how slow it is then you'll be fine and love it down here.
BTW what part are you going to , is it near Rome which is beautiful?
You picked a very good time to leave NY.
Congratulations on the new job and an attitude that I am sure will be appreciated in GA.
May you find happiness in your new home.
"Yes hi, I'm from Pennsylvania, uh, Gettysburg. No, I mean, not that...Oh, darn..."
Be careful what you wish for........
Well, I grew up in NYC and I love it...or I would love it if it were not for tax and control freaks like Bloomberg, who are unfortunately all too welcome among the ruling elite. I'd be back there tomorrow if they weren't going to tax me to death and issue dire penalties for my softdrink choices. And I never even drink soda - I hate it, but I hate even more being told that I can't drink it! As for taxes, I don't even earn a lot of money, but they'd take it all.
I live in Florida now: no state income tax.
Atlanta is going to be a little different. It has its own ruling elite, like anyplace, and you'll have to readjust to it. Don't expect paradise.
"I solemnly swear that we will not mess up your state."
Welcome to southern hospitality—good people down here; you'll appreciate it.
But, be advised—we Southerners expect people to keep their promises.
Welcome from Suwanee
was having a conversation with others the other day about how anyone can still live up in the north east, and I saw this thread.
Honestly like others pointed out the other day, how conservative can still live up there with all the taxes, cold weather, roads awful all the rules and laws, the homosexuals infiltrating all parts of society. schools closing , even churches closing, tax money going to Dem socialist Gov's who then take your money and give it to their social agenda;s, unions , oh hell the list is endless.
We all went to Holy land in Orlando and boy I;m so happy to live in my county where people talk English, open land, republicans outnumber Dems and non party combined, still southern accents and southerners or even yankess like the OP who escaped the socialist north and don't want the south to change, of course if one is looking for diversity then this county is not for them.
Notice that little blue spot, that's where a few Dem voting blacks and college kids live .
Dont ask what MARTA stands for.
don't you just love our county.
BTW do you go to the new church on 16
So a Damn Yankee is moving to the South. Always keep in mind because you are from North of the Mason-Dixon Line and East of Ohio, you will always be known as a Damn Yankee. The rest of the North during the "War Between the States" is just Yankee. Congratulations on the job and the move To Dixie. I miss living in Mississippi (I just do not miss the pollen though). I envy you I am stuck up here in the UP of Michigan, where on Friday and Saturday several inches of snow is predicted.
>>Finally, after years of dreaming, we've finally moving from New Yorkistan to America (the outskirts of Atlanta, to be exactly)!
Congratulations on escaping NY, but in the real South we consider Atlanta and its suburbs to be the "NYC of the South". :-)
LOL,first question to be asked will be,"Where are you from?"
I plan to tell people I'm a political refuge (which is the truth). I'll be working 20 miles NE of Atlanta, and I have no need to go into the city itself unless I choose to do so (kind of like my current relationship with NYC, except in Atlanta, I'll be able to drink a big gulp. While carrying.)
I know quite a few people at our Atlanta location already, and I've visited the area a few times over the years. I had a choice between Tampa & Atlanta, and I went with my gut - the people I know from Atlanta are some of the nicest people I've ever met. Great people, my husband loves grits, I love biscuits, and I'm determined to learn to slow my pace down & smell the roses. I know the traffic is like the 7th circle of hell, so I plan to choose my home carefully. I also know that some areas have serious crime issues, so I'm going to be careful to select a neighborhood with a lower crime rate, surrounded by neighborhoods with lower crime rates (to slow down the creep). Where I live on Long Island, I have MS13 gang members living down the street from me. So I think I'm good....
As soon as you get your new drivers license go down to the local probate judge's office and pay them a few dollars (it used to be $12) and get you concealed carry license.
They have to give it to you.
>>BTW do you go to the new church on 16
Which one?
Congratulations on moving to the South, but Atlanta is no longer the great city as in the past. Arlanta is high majority black, but the total population of the city is barely over 500,000.
My parents grew up in Atlanta, but that was many years ago.
I assume that you will live in one of the suburban cities
that surround Atlanta.
Yep! And then they'll be invited to church. ;-)
Good luck and best wishes on your move.
you know the saying about a yankee and a damn yankee? LOL
Hey Dixie boy get yourself home, the south awaits with open arms.
Here is one damn damn damn yankee who needs to go home
We had a mixed couple, man black and white women from NY move here a few months ago.
Only black guy in the neighborhood and we are over 90% white in this county.
He moves here and sees me and others driving past his house, as he never works ,
As I and others drive by he sees confederate flags on the plates or stickers.
Hes renting the first house in the neighborhood.
He has called the cops on a few people and now on me and I got a visit from the cops the other day.
Seems the guy thinks people are doing racial harassment because we drive by his house to get in the neighborhood and we have confederate stickers or plates on.
After the last few calls the cops told him to knock it off and that he;s wasting police time and that we have a right to drive on a public road as we need to get to our own houses.
Now he is one damn race baiting yankee who needs to go home
The new ish Catholic church on the west bound land before I-95.
Do you know that church?
The Atlanta area is like our Cary here in NC. It's where we colonize the Yankees to keep them away from the real South.
Welcome to southern hospitalitygood people down here; youll appreciate it.
But, be advisedwe Southerners expect people to keep their promises.
I couldn't have said it better myself. We won't hold being from the wrong side of the Mason Dixon line against the refugees and will welcome them warmly..........but, there's rules!!!
Congratulations on getting out of there.
I'm in Virginia, but we could use more Yankees who think like you. :)
Georgia will take true conservatives no matter where they are from.
You forgot 'shugah', hon. ;-)
There is a whole new world out there for you and your family. You're going to love it!
Congratulations on your escape! We left NYC area 9 years ago and moved to Pennsylvania.
First thing we did was get our concealed carry permits and handguns. What fun!
I do miss the food and salt water but that's about it!
Good Luck!
Congratulations on getting the position and your new move! You sound very excited and I am sure you are going to love your new state. Hugs!
From one former NYer to another.....
Leave that NY Bulls**t up there.
You'll be kicking yourself in the ass for not doing it sooner. But, better late than never.
seriesly, congrats !
Great headline! Congrats to you and your family.
Its closer to $72 I think. I renewed mine a couple of months ago. But it lasts for 5 years.
Still worth it.
GA is great, if you can handle the heat and humidity. Good luck!!
Interesting. Someone I know who lived in NY all his life moved to Cary about 10 years ago. He absolutely loves every aspect of Cary. So what area in NC don't you colonize NY'ers from the real south?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.


text:
Biodiversity and You
Quality of life is closely linked to the state of our natural environment. Biodiversity underpins economic prosperity but also plays a fundamental role in mental and physical wellbeing. A healthy natural environment contributes to community cohesion, children's social development and much more:
Biodiversity contributes to quality of life in many different ways
The value of nature for improving mental and physical health is considerable
Everyone can help conserve biodiversity - find out what you can do
Children have a natural fascination with wildlife. Hampshire School Nature Watch encourages them to take a closer look at the wildlife around them.


text:
What kind of backups are the right kind of backups?
Most people know that inevitably all computer systems experience some sort of failure. If you deal with any business, client, or critical data of any kind you are also probably aware that backups of that data are the key to not losing the information forever in the event of a serious enough system failure. The question is what backup method is right for you?Read more


text:
Hi i am a fairly new green tea drinker and wanted to ask the veterans what they think about Ten Ren High Mountain Green Tea and Shi Hu Dragon Well green tea. I purchased some of their green tea and they were quite expensive and wanted to know what other's felt about this green tea. I'll admit i do like the tea, but i am courious if it has the same health benefits as other green teas. Any information would be great and any recommendations on green tea would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!


text:
Played very well when Nancy finished in Top 4. Defensive midfielders able to bring the ball forward are usually quality in the French league. He's got stamina and heart, and still young. Kind of player you don't really know if he's already at his best or can get even better. I think he didn't like Correa's management (French football answer to Strachan), and Mowbray should appeal him.
Landry is certainly an enigma, he himself doesn't even seem to know what is his best position, its obvious though that he is a midfielder, as he lacks the tactical nous to be a defender and the shooting ability to be a forward, but he has a great engine and can easily finish the full ninety and his pacy is tidy as well as he always looks to play the ball forward to creat attacking situations. He's also a very good tackler and will track back to cover others mistakes. *cough*Samaras*cough*
One part of Landry's game which could really improve is his consistency or, lack of it for that matter, he either seems to play a blinder or go completely missing, which is extremely irritating for a fan to watch, but even with his inconsistency he does add something to the Celtic midfield which was much needed, bite and ferocity, compensates for his lack of aerial prowess with his crunching tackles, and Zhi and to an extent, Ki will both add the height to the midfield to win aerial battles when needed, even though both need to bulk up, and develop a mindset close to McCulloch, where'd they'd potentially become a bruiser.
His workrate is excellent, he covers every inch of grass but his shooting is pathetic (Surely a footballer should be able to strike a ball cleanly, are the coaches working on this, his shot last week in 2nd half was his best since he arrived) and he isn't the tidiest player because he loses the ball in dangerous areas which is due to him dwelling on the ball at times. However, he is a player that Celtic do seem to miss when he doesnt feature and he has fight and determination in him which is always good to see, he wins his fair amount of tackles also.


text:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
SD,I'm wondering where the big jump in IDY came from. It seems that it is 7.2g now where the original recipe of this size is less that 1g.
Lish,Wow I thought I ate a lot of Pizza but your are a pizza making machine! oh whats your sauce on this one?ThanksJC
Patrick and Tim,Thanks for the kind words! My method:Pulled the dough from the fridge ~1.5 hours before bake timeUsed a very dark rectangular pan, interior dimensions 14.5 X 9.5Poured 2 T classico olive oil in the pan (hence the "fried crust" which is NOT oily, just crisp and light) Gently worked the dough into a rectangular shape by stretching with oiled hands, placed it in the pan and let rest for ~5 min to relax.Repeated above two more times until it filled the pan. Some oil will get on the top of the crust and that's OK Put on the sauce (forgot to measure, probably ~1 cup, enough to cover but crust should still show through) which was an equal mix of Cento crushed non-DOP and Pomi, which comes in the shelf-stable box, along with ~ 2 T Amore tomato paste in the tube, ~1/4 c finely chopped white onion and ~1 t Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Sauce was uncooked Put on the cheese, equal mix of coarsely grated Precious whole milk mozz, smoked Prov (don't know the brand, bought a chunk from the service deli) and imported fontina Put into preheated oven (550o for an hour with stones on lowest rack and third rack from the bottom... my oven has 5 slots for 3 racks, so they are closer together) Put the pizza on the bottom stone, which puts second stone about 3" above the surface of the pizza Baked for 5-6 min until edges of crust were starting to brown and so was cheese If I've forgotten any points or you have any other questions, I'll be happy to fill in the blanks!~sd
I have been doing some research on lard and have found, like many foods, the pendulum is now swinging back in favor of lard. Apparently, Rick Bayless is one of its more vocal proponents.
If anyone is interested, I now have a source for the real deal in pizza pans, blue steel pans just like Victory Pig and the other bakers of this style use. They are 16 gauge blue steel, are 2" deep, and come in 8x10, 10x14, and 12x17.steel_baker
Made a tray of white pizza w/ broccoli & garlic last evening. I pattern my pizza after Victory Pig (one of the originators of the style in that area), same style as Tommy's. A 67% hydration dough, some garlic oil, rough chopped broccoli (florets only) and my usual cheese blend, baked in blue steel pans with lots of peanut oil. Very tasty!steel_baker
I've been lurking on this for the past few months, and would someone, anyone please share the secret cheese blend? lol I hate to resurrect an old post, but if people realized what Pizza L'Oven tasted like, they'd understand. I grew up a few blocks from their Carey Avenue location, and seeing this made me homesick. I know what I'm making for dinner tonight. :-)Great thread.


text: The smallest horse in the world. Aug 29, 2016 @ 9:59 Source PREVIOUS NEXT What did you think of the image? Cancel reply More funny pictures from this site:Ellen DeGeneres' Backyard.Motherhood. Yay. ➨ funny tumblrGet over it..Mini world in a bottle I found cleaning the yard.No Greater Threat To Women Than Men.Catching Some Milk At A Dairy Farm.I finally found it.It Seems They Don't Need Humans Anymore.Momma lion saves her cubIf waking up late could be described with one picture


text:
Print Page
Kaitlyn Jo Wehrli Jaron Phillip Bennion
Kaitlyn Jo Wehrli Jaron Phillip Bennionds
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wehrli of Whitefish, Mont. are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kaitlyn Jo to Jaron Phillip Bennion, son of David and Anita Bennion, of Ferron. They will be sealed in the Manti LDS Temple Feb. 15. Come and enjoy a reception held in their honor that evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Church on the Hill in Ferron.
Print Page


text:
Fair ~
High: 53°F
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017
Are there mountain lions in Advance?Posted Saturday, July 7, 2007, at 11:11 AM
Hi, folks!!
My very first blog deals with a wildlife issue which has been puzzling the Advance area for years --- Do we, or do we not, have mountain lions (alias "cougars," alias "pumas," alias "BIG CATS WITH SHARP, POINTY TEETH) in the hills of Crowley's Ridge, Missouri???
Sightings of these elusive creatures have been reported in the Tillman area of Crowley's Ridge (where I live) for more than 50 years. A year or so ago, Jim Rodgers, a neighbor of mine, was on KFVS TV relating the story of a mountain lion spotted on County Rd 322 near here. A Missouri Conservation rep came out to interview Jim and seemed to conclude that Jim's fiancee had probably seen a Golden Retriever - not a lion. Why are the Conservation people so reluctant to admit that the big lions are in the area? Are they afraid of widespread panic in the general population??
Well, it would appear that there is photographic proof now - in the form of a night shot, taken by another neighbor out here in the Tillman area. Even more shocking is a video filmed on a police camcorder by Sgt. David Garner of the Advance Police Department. The video shows a big cat prowling in the Semo Readimix lot just across Highway 25 from Town & Country Supermarket. That is in the Advance city limits, folks!!
I have the video on DVD, but, being technologically challenged, I have not found a way to convert it to a photograph. I also understand that I can't post the video on this site. Mmmmmmmmmm!!!
Maybe I should be carrying a shotgun when I take my dog pack walking on the lane? My neighbor's renter has planted corn next to the lane - and I never know what's gonna jump out at me! I keep expecting to see a big cat one of these dark evenings.. If you don't hear from me again, you'll know what happened.
From the Tillman OutBack, this is NSC reporter, Madeline DeJournett, signing off for Saturday, July 7, 2007
Showing comments in chronological order
[Show most recent comments first]
I'm not so sure about the mountain lion theory. A good indicator would be outside pets, goats, llamas, or whatever else dissappearing. Another point one must take into consideration is that a mountain lion in the area wouldn't be covered up. No, it would be addressed as a serious issue with warnings in the local papers and most likely the network news. A mountain lion will usually hunt anywhere within a five mile radius of it's den or whatever. A five mile radius could easily include areas with more than a few residents. I used to live in Dexter, but now I'm out here in California. I've seen the mountain lions, and I've heard the warnings. Children are instructed not to be out after dark, and if walking about, have a partner with them. The same goes for adults. Are you sure that the mysterious cats in the Crowley's Ridge area aren't bobcats? That might be a bit more believable.
-- Posted by michael_lynn on Tue, Jul 10, 2007, at 12:03 AM
now wait just a cotton pickin' minute, I only got a few words in and they was sayin' this girl didn't know the difference between a mountain lion and a dog!?!
-- Posted by Obadieh on Thu, Jul 12, 2007, at 10:08 PM
There are a small number of mountain lions in the area from time to time. I know a couple farmers in the area who have seen them and they know the difference. They have lived in the area all their life and seen more than a few bobcats. They know the difference.
-- Posted by I.B. Le Truth on Thu, Jul 12, 2007, at 11:11 PM
I would say that a video, taken by a law enforcement officer, is pretty definitive evidence of mountain lions in the area. For a sceptic to assume that a trained observer or a skilled farmer doesn't know the difference between a small, tail-less bobcat (much less a dog)and a mountain lion is preposterous. That a mountain lion could escape detection in a thickly wooden rural area with only occassional glimpses by humans is not. There is ample wild game for a mountain lion to survive without coming close enough to human habitation to snag family pets.
-- Posted by Ducky on Fri, Jul 13, 2007, at 6:55 AM
If you city folks think that it would be hard for a mountain lion to hide in rural Missouri, you ain't been here!
-- Posted by goat lady on Sat, Jul 14, 2007, at 2:13 PM
I have often pondered why conservation agents are so skeptical of any sightings of mountain lions,bears or baby elephants.Even the suggestion of 300 lb. catfish living near Wappapello Dam or a simply inquiry as to how many people in SEMO die from massive blood loss after being bitten by a gar sends our agents into a denial tizzy! It could be as simple as they are pure Show-Me-they believe in nothing unless they personally see it. This is the same agency who didn't believe in armadillos this far north until the highway dept. assured them they were real-real slow and easy to hit.
Maybe they are like the cops(conservation agents) in the old show Quincy,M.E., who always said this case is open and shut. Sam (others in the neighborhood)Quincy's faithful assistant will say "I don't like the looks of this Quince" and use some expensive lab equipment (poorly lit or grainy film footage in all these cases)and Quincy(the poor person who actually reports ANYTHING unusual to MCD only to be publicly ridiculed for their trouble)will try to get officials(MCD) to take notice, screaming(usually to a KFVS reporter who can barely keep from snickering)"PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE AT STAKE"!
It also could be as simple an explanantion as if MCD can't sell you a tag/stamp/license to hunt it,why even bother to admit it exists. Just more work during inventory season!
-- Posted by Yellow Rose of Essex on Sun, Jul 15, 2007, at 9:21 AM
Most astute, hilarious explanation I've heard yet! Good blending of fact and fiction! If we can't understand a scientific explanation, use Quincy! Best of both worlds!
Just so the big cat stays away from my goats! We Southeast Missouri goatherders have enough trouble with the coyote population. I don't notice the MCD denying their existance!! Hard to deny, when the critters sit 20 feet away and laugh atcha!
-- Posted by goat lady on Sun, Jul 15, 2007, at 12:23 PM
My first story as a journalist was on the family up in your neck of the woods who claimed to have seen a cougar on their land. Interesting story and they certainly seem convinced.
BTW, I'm anxious to see this video. Somewhere in the not too distant future we will be able to post video on the site, so this could certainly be a good topic to revisit.
-- Posted by CoreyN on Tue, Jul 17, 2007, at 10:51 PM
Hey, I remember your story in the NSC!! I had forgotten that!
Over the years, there have been some slightly more credible witnesses......Still I believed them. Pretty bushy and wild in that region of the ridge.....
-- Posted by goat lady on Wed, Jul 18, 2007, at 7:35 PM
Madeline Dejournett's response:I have an update on my efforts to post a digital photo of the cat that was in the police video I mention in my original mountain lion blog....
I've enlisted some help on this project, since I'm so technologically challenged - and we've discovered that the original image is onlly 72 DPI (whatever that means) - so, since it was filmed at night and several hundred feet/yards? away from the subject, the image is really small. My assistant tried enlarging it 500% and it's far too blurry for me to use. I can see the vague outline of what appears to be a cat, but it's not clear enough for publishing either in the NSC or on this blog.
We'll keep trying!
Hang in there Madeline. You'll eventually come up with better photographic evidence. Maybe the big cats are just camera shy.
-- Posted by Ducky on Sun, Jul 22, 2007, at 8:36 AM
Madeline Dejournett's response:I don't know.....My assistant has sent me about five still photos of the mysterious Advance beast, and my daughter says it looks like a hamster, my sister-in-law says it looks like a dog, and my sister says it looks like a blob!
And yet, when I see the video, the creature MOVES like a cat!
Respond to this blog
Posting a comment requires free registration:
Off the wall
- Archives
- Blog RSS feed
- Comments RSS feed
- Login
Madeline (Giles) DeJournett is the Advance writer for the North Stoddard Countian. A retired high school English/history teacher, she spent 32 years teaching in 5 schools in Missouri and Alaska. These days, she lives quietly with a menagerie of wild and domestic animals on 52 secluded acres in the remote Tillman hills south of Advance. She graduated from Dexter High School in 1960 and Southeast Missouri State in 1964. She can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Hot topicsAngels danced the day you were born!
(1 ~ 5:11 AM, Jan 26)
School dreams
The day Travis hid in the ham
Making biscuits and memories