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I don't have time but if you have some time and some computer skills here are some important things that nee doing:
* Put in place a way to easily backup the music on the laptop's external hard drive.
More than once in recent years we've lost all the music due to a hard drive failure and had to recover it from a backup, I see no reason to assume this won't happen again. With the current situation you have to actually come into the forest with your laptop and sit there while the backup happens. This means that a backup gets done about once a year. I suppose you could unplug the hard drive and take it home with you for a day instead.
I think it'd be good to get the laptop an internet connection (last I checked the wireless card it had was gone), get it a static IP, and run sshd on it, then we can make backups remotely with rsync. Backups will be much easier to do so should happen more often. As a side effect we would be able to run a "Now playing at the forest..." web page (which I have already written) off the laptop.
* The public internet computer in the front room is not turning on. Is it dead? Or is the power switch just broken? Someone needs to open it up and take a look.


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Blow To Head Kills Child
SALAMANCA – A 30-year-old Salamanca man is in custody, following the death of a 3-year-old.
According to Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard, Justin Crouse of Salamanca was taken into custody without incident around 5 a.m. Wednesday. The incident occurred Tuesday morning when the victim's mother, Tashia Seneca, called 911 after discovering her son, Gage, was not breathing.
"(Tuesday) morning at about 8:30, members of the Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on the Cattaraugus Indian Territory, along with the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Volunteer Fire Company for a first aid call involving a 3-year-old child that was not breathing," Howard said during a press conference.
Tashia Seneca had woken up on Tuesday, and discovered that Gage was not breathing. The child's grandmother, who is also an EMT, began CPR while waiting for additional help to arrive.
"No problems at the house, no one interrupting with any care or whatever, so it was a very cooperative encounter when the emergency services people arrived there," Howard said. "But, it was rather clear to them that the child had been dead for several hours before they arrived."
Gage was transported to Lakeshore Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, according to Howard. The child was then transported to the Erie County Medical Center for an autopsy, which indicated the child died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head.
Following an investigation, Crouse, who is Tashia's boyfriend, was arrested Wednesday.
"He in fact caused the blunt force trauma, which was the cause of death," Howard said. "Mr. Crouse woke up at about 1 o'clock in the morning, went out into the living room, and found the 3-year-old child out of his bed. In the process of taking the child back to his bedroom, there was contact made by Mr. Crouse on the child, which caused the injury which ultimately caused the death."
Howard said following the results of the autopsy, Sheriff's Office personnel returned to the home to conduct additional interviews. It was at that time that Crouse was picked up from the residence and asked to go in for questioning.
Over the last five years, Howard said the Sheriff's office has received three calls to the residence, none of which involved crimes or abuse against children. There was a domestic dispute, which did not include Seneca or Crouse, and complaints of criminal mischief and burglary at the residence.
Two other children also lived in the home, a 4-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. Crouse was not the father of any of the children, but had a close relationship with the older boy.
Crouse is currently unemployed. Howard said he had no felony arrests, but had a total of nine misdemeanor offenses on his record.
"I think there had been several misdemeanors and several petty offenses," Howard said. "But no felonies and definitely no prior offense for any violent crimes."
Crouse was arraigned in the Town of Brant Court on Wednesday, and pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge. He is being held in Erie County Jail.

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Debates of April 25th, 2007
House of Commons Hansard #140 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was animal.
- Question Period
- Seventh Annual Non-Violence Week
- Africa Malaria Day
- Quebec Manufacturers
- International Aid
- Canada Foundation for Innovation
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Tibet
- Catherine Mangelinckx-Tahan
- World War II Veterans
- Africa Malaria Day
- Canadian Gas Association
- Security Certificates
- College Mother House
- Quebec Mining Week
- Jack Wiebe
- The Bloc Québécois
- Afghanistan
- Arts and Culture
- The Environment
- Canadian Heritage
- The Environment
- Democratic Reform
- Government Response to Petitions
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Motions for Papers
- Sales Tax Amendments Act, 2006
- Message from the Senate
- Committees of the House
- Climate Change Accountability Act
- Employment Insurance Act
- Broadcasting Act
- Criminal Code
2 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Regina--Lumsden--Lake Centre.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Seventh Annual Non-Violence Week
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Sylvie Boucher Beauport—Limoilou, QC
Mr. Speaker, as the member for Beauport—Limoilou and in association with my colleague, the hon. member for Jonquière—Alma and Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, I would ask the hon. members of this House to join us in recognizing the seventh annual non-violence week currently under way in the Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean region, which is an initiative of the Jonquière youth table.
Event partners include the Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean crime victims' assistance centre, the La Baie friendship centre, Alcan Inc., the Saguenay police department, the Jonquière school board and the Chicoutimi heath and social services centre.
Sadly, violence continues to be all too present in our communities, through either physical or verbal abuse. No violence is acceptable. That is what non-violence week is all about.
This is why we are asking each member of this House to support our efforts to have this week declared national non-violence week.
Africa Malaria Day
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
John McKay Scarborough—Guildwood, ON
Mr. Speaker, today is Africa Malaria Day.
Last January I visited rural Kenya and saw firsthand the devastating toll this disease has taken on that country and indeed, all of Africa.
Over one million children alone die of malaria each year. A city the size of Ottawa dies annually. This is an enormous loss of human potential and I urge the government to support the global malaria drug subsidy. It is simple and it is cost effective.
This instrument alone could potentially save 25,000 lives a month by making drugs that work accessible and affordable to the people who need them the most.
Last week the federal government announced a $20 million commitment to the Red Cross malaria bed net campaign which is a good start but much more needs to be done. By supporting the malaria drug subsidy Canada could become a world leader in finding a cure for this dreadful disease.
Quebec Manufacturers
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Luc Malo Verchères—Les Patriotes, QC
Mr. Speaker, every day, men and women all over Quebec get up and go to work, happy to do their part to build the province.
Thanks to quality labour in Saint-Hyacinthe and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, NHL players next season will be wearing new uniforms created using leading-edge materials and technology and made in Quebec. In Germany, skiers now prefer Orage clothing, made by Coalision in Longueuil. In addition, Louis Garneau Sports, which still manufactures half its products in Quebec, conducts all its research and development in our national capital region. I congratulate these craftspeople in the manufacturing sector, who do us proud.
Workers and entrepreneurs in Quebec are known for their expertise. Instead of the Conservatives' laissez-faire approach, which threatens our prosperity, our manufacturers need help along the road to success.
International Aid
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Catherine Bell Vancouver Island North, BC
Mr. Speaker, hundreds of students from the Comox Valley signed a letter calling on the government to address issues of health, education and the rights of women in developing countries by honouring our promise to the world.
Canada committed to increase our foreign aid to .7% of our GDP. Today our contribution lies below .3% of GDP. That is not even half of the promised level of support.
The students at G.P. Vanier Secondary School understand the importance of advancing women's equality in order to improve living conditions in developing countries. In the words of Stephen Lewis, "All roads lead from women to social change, and that includes subduing the [AIDS] pandemic [in Africa]".
The students at G.P. Vanier told me that Canada must share its wealth to be a real leader in the world community, something the Prime Minister and his cabinet do not understand. Any of these students would make a better leader than the current ministers responsible for foreign aid.
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
James Rajotte Edmonton—Leduc, AB
Mr. Speaker, today marks the 10th anniversary of the inception of the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
Over the last 10 years, CFI has invested $3.7 billion into 5,000 projects at 129 universities, colleges, and research institutions across Canada, providing the state of the art infrastructure and equipment needed to conduct leading edge research and provide world-class training.
CFI is an essential pillar of Canada's science, research and development infrastructure. Investments by the CFI have enabled Canadian researchers to make their mark through discoveries that have improved the quality of the lives of thousands of Canadians, while also contributing to the economic development of our country.
Budget 2007 provides an additional $510 million to CFI which demonstrates our government's commitment to cutting edge research and innovation, and support for Canada's world-class research community.
I ask all parliamentarians to join me in wishing everyone at the CFI continued success in their efforts to nurture Canada's reputation as a nation of innovation.
Aboriginal Affairs
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Anita Neville Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, today on the grounds of the Manitoba legislature a peaceful and lawful protest is taking place. Led by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, first nations, Métis and others from Manitoba are gathered.
They are there to speak out against two successive federal budgets that ignore aboriginal issues and to speak out against the injustice of abject poverty in their communities.
They gather to protest the government's unwillingness to apologize for the legacy of residential schools. They gather to insist the government acknowledge and respond to the 27,000 children in care. They are there to object to the amount of time it takes to settle land claims.
They gather peacefully to show that intimidation is not collaboration. They come together to show Canadians that the government has failed them.
They ask members of this House and all Canadians to support their efforts to improve the lives of aboriginal Canadians across this country.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
David Sweet Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, today is the 18th birthday of Tibet's Panchen Lama. He is the second most important religious leader for the Tibetan people after His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
He also became the youngest political prisoner in the world when, in 1995 at the age of five, he and his parents were arrested by Chinese authorities. His only crime was being chosen by the Dalai Lama to become a great spiritual leader for the people of Tibet.
The Dalai Lama received honorary Canadian citizenship after a unanimously accepted motion that I presented here in the House June 22, 2006. That motion and subsequent citizenship recognizes, among other things, the Dalai Lama's relentless commitment to non-violent conflict resolution and tireless work for genuine autonomy for the Tibetan people within China.
Despite the Dalai Lama's best efforts for reconciliation, the Tibetan people continue to be denied their basic rights. I call on the government of China to deal in good faith with the Tibetan people and the Dalai Lama, and release the Panchen Lama and his family immediately.
Catherine Mangelinckx-Tahan
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Pauline Picard Drummond, QC
Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to a woman in my riding of Drummond, Catherine Mangelinckx-Tahan, who has returned from a humanitarian aid mission.
A talent agent, Ms. Mangelinckx-Tahan has spent the past five weeks volunteering in a maternity clinic in Cambodia. There, she assisted with dozens of births and looked after the babies and mothers while they stayed at the clinic.
Giving birth in a hospital is a luxury that most women in Cambodia cannot afford. That is why in July 2005 Dr. Keo San opened the first free maternity clinic, where a physician and midwives are available around the clock.
A true humanitarian, Ms. Mangelinckx-Tahan proves that solidarity is still the key to our future. She reminds us that we all have a duty to the less fortunate in society.
I join the people of Drummondville in expressing our appreciation to Ms. Mangelinckx-Tahan.
World War II Veterans
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Brian Jean Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
Mr. Speaker, sadly this week, Fort McMurray lost two Canadian heroes from World War II.
The first is Mr. Bill Woodward, who served in Italy and was captured in 1944. Forced to march through Austria to Germany, the six-foot tall Bill weighed just 137 pounds when liberated. Bill was very proud of his Métis heritage and was a very hard worker.
The second is Mr. Roy Hawkins, another hero, who enlisted in 1939 and worked with Canadian and British intelligence overseas. He narrowly escaped from the Dieppe raid and later served in Sicily as a first lieutenant. Roy was a charter member of the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was the first fire chief and, indeed, he had the first firefighter unit named after him.
Both Mr. Woodward and Mr. Hawkins will be greatly missed by their families and the community they influenced. Their courage and bravery will always be remembered with gratitude.
I knew both these men and, truly, Fort McMurray in northern Alberta is a better place today because both Roy and Bill chose to make it their home.
Africa Malaria Day
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Mario Silva Davenport, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today and speak in the House regarding Africa Malaria Day.
Malaria is a terrible disease that often goes unnoticed in our media, while SARS, HIV and AIDS receive most of the headlines. Every year, however, 300 million to 500 million are infected with malaria and more than one million die from the disease. Even more tragic is the fact that African children under the age of five account for 75% of these deaths.
It is with these statistics in mind that I would like to recognize the work of my colleagues from Newmarket—Aurora and London North Centre with the spread the net organization.
Spread the net is an innovative partnership with UNICEF Canada that has been raising awareness of the malaria pandemic in Africa and raising funds to buy anti-malarial bed nets to protect children in Liberia and Rwanda. The goal is to raise the necessary funds to purchase 500,000 insecticide treated bed nets over the next two years.
As parliamentarians, we have a responsibility not only to represent our constituents' interests in Ottawa but also to promote Canada's values around the world.
Canadian Gas Association
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Brian Storseth Westlock—St. Paul, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Gas Association.
Earlier today, the Minister of Natural Resources and the Parliamentary Librarian were presented with a commemorative book for the occasion called Fuelling Progress: A History of the Canadian Gas Association.
This book connects the natural gas industry to the everyday life of Canadians. It tells the story of the people, events and developments that impacted not only the industry's evolution but our very way of life. From the gas lamps of the 1830s, to the 1970s era of cooking with gas, to today's focus on clean energy, this book tells all.
As the Minister of Natural Resources said, natural gas is an important part of Canada's energy mix. This book is an excellent research tool which provides a glimpse into Canada's history and the role that natural gas has played in shaping our country.
I congratulate the Canadian Gas Association on its 100 years and for generously providing a complimentary copy of this book to all university and public libraries in Canada.
Security Certificates
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Bill Siksay Burnaby—Douglas, BC
Mr. Speaker, Hassan Almrei, never charged, never convicted, is now the only security certificate detainee at the Kingston Immigration Holding Centre. His hunger strike continues.
Last week, the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration recommended that alternatives be found should there be only one detainee left at KIHC due to concerns about solitary confinement and again called for the appointment of the Correctional Investigator to mediate.
The government must find an urgent solution to his hunger strike and ensure that he is not subject to any form of solitary confinement.
Adil Charkaoui, also never charged, never convicted, is subject to a security certificate. The case against him is crumbling. Witnesses have recanted, unreliable evidence obtained by torture was used against him, and other evidence has been destroyed. The government should reopen his case and allow justice to be done.
The security certificate process must be repealed. Alleged terrorism should be dealt with as the serious crime it is under the Criminal Code of Canada.
College Mother House
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Lucienne Robillard Westmount—Ville-Marie, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased, on administrative professionals day, to congratulate a historic Montreal educational institution, College Mother House, on its 100th anniversary.
Founded in 1907, the Notre-Dame Secretarial School, later renamed College Mother House, was the first secretarial college in Montreal. Established by the sisters of the Notre-Dame congregation, where education was the primary mission, the college was located for most of its history on the current site of Dawson College.
The college accepts about 35 women annually in the 10 month program. They study business and computer skills plus languages and receive a provincially recognized certificate. The college's mission is the theme of its anniversary: "100 years of women helping women".
I invite all members to join me in wishing College Mother House a happy centennial anniversary and many more anniversaries to come.
Quebec Mining Week
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Yvon Lévesque Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, QC
Mr. Speaker, the mining industry in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and in northern Quebec is enjoying great prosperity. It is an important economic engine of development in our resource region.
Exploration and development projects are on the rise. The mining industry generates many jobs and there will be a significant need for workers in the coming years.
Let us acknowledge the progress made by the industry to improve its environmental results through innovative technologies and ethics. Although the production of mine waste is unavoidable, mining companies are investigating procedures that will help them be profitable and at the same time respect the environment.
That is why, with a theme of "Mines in society, a world of possibilities", members of the mining community will be participating in a number of activities to show what this industry has to offer.


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Skip to comments.Biden: Mental Health Check May Have Prevented Virginia Tech Shooting
Posted on 01/25/2013 5:16:49 PM PST by Biggirl
Vice President Biden says a mental health check on gun sales may have averted the 2007 mass shooting on Virginia Techs campus. Bidens comments came after a roundtable discussion in Richmond today that included experts involved with the gun control commission convened after the university tragedy.
(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...
It could have prevented you from becoming a nuisance.
Hey bite me when are you going for a mental test.
Let's talk about Ft Hood, shall we? Allahu Ahkbar! Yup, mental illness alright.
So would have allowing students to conceal carry, but somehow, I don't think that came up in this "round table".
Biden needs a mental health check, He actually believes he can ride Obama's coat tails into the White House.
Hey, Ok there Joe Bippy!
Now why don't you just run along like a good boy, and tell that to the ACLU?!
THEY happen to be the ones who are the staunch "defenders" of the absolute "rights" of the mental whack jobs on the streets! Including the "right" to keep their insanity from public scrutiny.
Oh, and as memory serves me, it was the ACLU that forced states to open the doors of their insane asylums and let the inmates take to the streets.
Screw the mental health check on gun sales, We need to implement mental health checks on all those running for office as well as those already in! And as SERKIT points out whats the point when it's the Friggin psychiatrist that's doing the shooting!
If mental checks were required to be a Vice President Joe Biden would be in a rubber room right now
A vasectomy could have prevented Joe Biden.
If only his parents had known in advance what a pathetic moron they were going to conceive they could have prevented it.
Not having incompetent cowards and corrupt liars running our country, would have likely prevented the brutal deaths of 4 Americans in Benghazi.
Hey Biden, please, have your damn stroke.
You first Biden..your brain is fried. When was the last time that you drew a sober breath?
Beat me by a lot!
"Eligibility Check May Have Prevented Obama From Being President"
BS. Was Nancy Lanza mentally ill? So far no one is proposing any new laws that would have prevented this tragedy
A trained person with a ccw in the classroom would have had a better chance for prevention.
Biden knows that ~ wonder why he's telling lies about the situation ~ perhaps the judge is one of his buddies or something.
Beat me by a lot!
I was on campus when the shooting happened. The school ignored the problems with the shooter. He should have been kicked off long before the shooting.
That's 2 out of the last 20 mass killings where the perp is a shrink!
That's a full 10% ~ probably need to evaluate everyone in the entire field.
Pappa could illuminate that side I suppose.
But whatever it was, certainly her degree of obsession was no worse than that of Diane Feinstein who is trying to cast blame for everything on people who had nothing whatsoever to do with any of it.
She's certifiable if anyone is!
"Was Nancy Lanza mentally ill? So far no one is proposing any new laws that would have prevented this tragedy"
Don't know about specifics, but I've seen it noted a questionnaire might ask if there are known mentally ill people, convicted felons, etc. in the household?
Looks like a "nerve" was struck twice today with the two Biden related articles.
... and Nancy would have likely answered no as I would have. It would have prevented nothing
Mental health check may have eliminated biden from the Senate.
And if a screening is required as part of the purchase process, that will be simply another frivolous tax on the purchase. Whether disturbed and planning mayhem or disturbed and buying for appropriate reasons, firearms purchasers who are concerned about passing will simple Google "correct answers to the Biden mental health interview questions" and pass the check. This will not make anyone safer. This will accomplish nothing except to further infringe on our right to keep and bear arms. Still, that infringement is the goal and the far left will consider any infringement a success.
Oh geez, how about if we make mental capacity a condition of being allowed to vote?
or to be Vice President of the US?
Several ways the Brits would caption that photo: "He's gone 'round the bend!" or "Barking mad!" or "Certifiable!"
If mental health is an issue, that rules out 95% of our Senators, Representatives, and 100% of the Administration.
I say they should go first. Give up all their guns and security protections. Become the first capital to be gun free zone. Challenge them to tell why the rules they claim will solve the problems should be ignored when applied to the DC area.
"We have found a mental health check, effective with firearms use"
"We have found a quality mental health examination, effective in quality life issues."
"We have found the now required mental health examination, under the Affordable Extortion-Care Act, effective in and for all indivduals for optimal health."
"Please submit, the name and date of your required vehicle operators mental health care examination." "Thank you for your cooperation."
"Please be prepared to stop for your random vehicle proof of insurance inspection permit, random sobriety tests, and please be prepared to show your updated required annual operator's insurance mental test permit."
Hey Joey, you fricking drooling lobotomite - would that include a guy whose hairplugs were lifted from a chimpanzee's butt - a crackhead who, in a serious national debate, mugged and giggled ala The Joker, a cognitive flatliner who was so fricking dim he had to lift his Senate speeches from some Limey union thug? A guy in the habit of calling himself the smartest guy in the room? A parastie who has never had a real job - who says he used to watch FDR on TV??????? You know what, Joey, you are the Nancy Boy's poodle - peddling the gun-grabbers' mad hallucinations in the Old Dominion, for crying out loud. Just when everyone thought you couldn't be any more goofy, you raise the bar another notch. Amazing!
Under his own criteria, he has to surrender his office stapler...
Yes, it was pretty far along by then. But before that, the parents had the choice to put him in required therapy while he lived at home, or to dump him at school. They chose to dump him at school.
If You Didn't Build That didn't need a background check to be president, I don't need one to buy guns.
... a mental health check on gun sales may have averted the 2007 mass shooting on Virginia Techs campus.
Since this happened in the past, it should read "...a mental health check on gun sales MIGHT have averted..."
... politicians and policemen to be hardest hit.
A mental health check on Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates might prevent national disasters of misgovernance.
My parents have to fill out paperwork for me to be even able to discuss their medical conditions (heart problems), so exactly how would Bimbos plan work?
Are they going to throw out the patient privacy act?
To buy a gun or even ammunition, am I going to have to pay a NUT (who acts like a "Doctor") to get a piece of paper saying "I'm of Sound mind"...which they won't because "no one in their right mind outside of Military and Police NEEDS a gun".
Jesus wept, this is gonna get so ugly, and it ain't funny.
When The Lord was passing out brains, Joe Biden thought he said pains, and said, "don't give me any".
Looks like this post did strike a nerve!
Mental Health Checks would have also prevented King Obama and about 90% of democrat senators and congressmen from taking public office.
Such a check would greatly reduce the number of Democrat politicians..
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In Search Of...Nick Dobbs Drive - Part 2
An unbelievable chain of events helps a paralysis patient in need
MELROSE, Wis. -- Chance is an interesting thing. It was by chance that last August a tractor pulling a hay wagon was traveling on this very rural road at the same time 19-year-old Nick Dobbs turned on to it. By chance that tractor was in the one spot where tall grass and corn blocked Nick's view. And it was simply chance that swelling in Nick's already shattered spine traveled upward robbing him of the ability to move his arms or even breathe on his own.
"The first few months of this entire ordeal has been bad news. To tell you you can't breathe, you can't walk, you can't use your arms. And your probably not going to get any better."
"He needs total help with everything." It's bad enough he can't move his body, but without the money to buy a handicap accessible vehicle he is literally trapped. "Stay home and make do with what you've got."
But 'make do' is not nearly good enough for this community. Especially for Nick's former teacher and coach Bill Allen. "The greatest thing we can do right now is try to find some transportation."
Chance is an interesting thing. "It all started with an 8th grade student."
Mr. Allen was trying to find some type of affordable handicapped vehicle with no luck. But by chance he mentioned his dilemma to student John Cain. "I remember when Mr. Allen was looking at these Vans and they were 30-40 thousand dollars and I thought that was a lot of money."
"And then this 8th grade student...he goes, 'Mr. Allen, it's simple - go buy a bus!'"15116544
And this is the moment when chance...turned into fate. It just so happens the Mel-Min school board recently approved the purchase of four new buses...which meant - getting rid of four old ones. "Mr. Allen came to me and said, I hear we have some buses for sale. Is one of them a little bus? I said yeah."
"And at that point, my heart throbs and I think, 'this 8th graders a genius!'"
Initially Nick decided to try and buy the bus but Mr. Allen was one step ahead. "I bought the bus. The price of the bus doesn't mean anything. It's just something he needs."
Then Mr. Allen and transportation Director Mark Roberts spent hours fixing up the bus. "The flashing light needed to come off, the stop arms."
"Then things really started to happen."
Enter fellow teacher Chad Mather. "During lunch one day he was talking about a school bus and using it for Nick but he had one conundrum: to paint it. You had to paint it to make it legal to use. He had the idea of spray paint and I thought there had to be a better way."
And that's when Midtown Collision joined the team. "Chad Mather, one of the teachers up there, my daughter rides horses at his wife's stable. Chad e-mailed to see if I had some leftover paint lying around." "I got an e-mail back saying..." "We've got the equipment, we've got the booth, I've got the paint, I'd be willing to donate the paint and labor."
And what's more...Nick would get to pick the color. Packers green? Brewers Blue? Not exactly. "I know we live in Wisconsin and all but I'm really not a Packer fan. I've been a fan of the Eagles for a few years and it sounded like a good idea to paint it that color."
"We contacted the Eagles and they gave us the color standard to paint the bus so it matches perfectly. They're also going to be sending a package."
And the good deeds don't stop there. "We want to bling it out for him. Our paint manufactured stepped up and donated the paint and products. Our glass guy was going to fix the chips in the windshield and got here and said I'll just put a new one on. We're gonna put some chrome rims on it so it looks real nice. Give him something to be proud to ride around in."
After more than 4 weeks in the shop and 100 hours of volunteered labor, it's finally ready for Nick to see. "Oh my Gosh. I love it. It doesn't even look like a school bus anymore. That looks amazing. I'm not going to lie!"
"I just suggested a simple idea right over there and all of a sudden Nick has this wonderful bus."
"It's just been an absolute privilege to do something for him because he's just a solid outstanding young man."
"Small town, Large town. People willing to help others that's what's awesome to see. There's good things happening in our communities."
"I really don't know what to say. Thank you is not enough. People giving up time and money to give me something so I can go out and kind of be a normal person again."
Nick's life will never be the same. But thanks to this army of support, his life will never be the same. In Melrose with photographer Chuck Oedsma, Jennifer Livingston...News 8.
We want to send a huge thanks to the following businesses that donated products and labor to fix up Nick's bus:
Midtown Collision Center (Labor, facilities)
PPG Industries (Paint and related products)
Body Shop Supply (Materials)
AA Plus Glass (Replaced and installed glass and a new windshield)
Mobile Dent Services (New stainless wheel simulators)
Clason Buick, GMC (New Grille and grille moldings)
Murphy's Frame and Axle (Front end alignment)
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text: I've been silent so far regarding the franchise player on a single team through his career discussion but thought I'd weigh in. I actually don't have any problem with the rule as it is currently written. As an aging superstar with the franchise tag begins to fade, management can decide to if he's worth the franchise player's salary and either keep him or allow him to be a FA. If for sentimental reasons, I want to sign the former FP as a RFA, I can overpay market price and keep him or I can let him walk. I think this closely mimics what happens in real life. There are plenty of aging stars who think they're worth more than their career franchise are willing to pay them and they finish the last year or two of their career with a different team. The market, and to a degree the original team's sentimentality for the player, will determine what happens.


text: Kenya Airways operating performance; 4th QTR – Jan to Mar 2010 Kenya Airways releases its operating results for the fourth quarter ended 31st Mar 2010… The airline availed 2,938m seat kilometres in capacity indicating a growth of 9% over prior year. This increase was driven by the inauguration of seven new destinations within Africa as well as the reinstatement of frequencies to a number of existing routes whose operations had previously been cut back owing to the world's economic slump. Europe registered the highest growth in capacity at 19% because of restored B777 operations to Amsterdam compared to prior year's B767; coupled with additional frequencies to Paris which now stand at 4 weekly flights compared to 2 and 3 operated last year. The combined capacity offered into the Middle East, Far East and Asia regions remained flat against last year despite the increased B777 flights to Mumbai whose effect was watered down by the withdrawal of direct flights into Guangzhou, now being combined with Bangkok. Capacity outage into the Northern Africa region grew by 9% mainly due to increased frequencies to Djibouti via Addis Ababa while the East African region increased by a modest 3% The Southern Africa region recorded a 16% capacity growth against prior year due to the commencement of flights into N'Dola and Gaborone as well as the additional operations to Lusaka, Lilongwe, Johannesburg, Harare, Lubumbashi and Maputo. The West and Central Africa region grew by 6% following the successful launches of operations to Libreville, Malabo Bangui all via Douala; as well as Brazzaville and Kisangani connecting through Kinshasa and Entebbe respectively. Capacity offered in the Domestic market shrunk by 3% because of the suspended operations of Lamu and Malindi. The total network capacity uptake at 1,943m revenue passenger kilometres indicates a growth of 10%, while the total passengers carried at 695,710 represent a 9.8% increase. Total cargo volumes at 13,616 tons represent an increase of 27% over prior year indicating that the recovery of this market segment is on course. The cabin factor for the quarter averaged 66.2% compared to 65.7% attained last year underpinning the improved business conditions that were adversely impacted by the world economic crisis. Passenger numbers into Europe totalled 101,513 representing an impressive 16% growth against last year while the achieved cabin factor of 67.6% declined from prior year's 69.1%. In the Mid, Far East and Asia regions passengers carried grew by 12% to 104,043 while the resultant average cabin factor of 75.4% was better than 69.7% obtained last year. Passenger numbers carried within Africa but excluding Kenya, totalled 364,055 indicating a growth of 11% against prior year, but the average cabin factor achieved of 59.0% indicates a marginal drop from 60.1% achieved prior year because of the introduction of new destinations. Passengers uplifted within Kenya at 126,099 were unchanged compared to last year, but the cabin factor grew from 72.8% to 75.5%.


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Linda Stolp
March 26, 1960-Feb. 22, 2013
MILROY – Services for Linda Joanne Stolp, 52, of Milroy will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Milroy. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday at the church with a Rosary at 4 p.m. and a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Tuesday. Interment is in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Service – Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
She died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born March 26, 1960, in Granite Falls to James and Joanne (Wambeke) Matthys.
Survivors include her husband Jay; children Dustin Stolp and Tiffany Guetter, both of Milroy; parents James and Joanne Matthys of Wood Lake; and siblings Brenda Petersen of St. Cloud, Fla., Lisa Cuhel of Winsted and Scott Matthys of Wood Lake.


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The Lady Gaga's VMA Awards Meat Dress | Really Now This Really Is Just Wrong
Contributing Monkie Kathy Patalsky
Topics of Interest Dress, Ellen DeGeneres, Lady Gaga, Meat
Published on September 14, 2010
Section Pop Culture / Celebrities
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I can't help myself, I have to write what I am feeling about the Lady Gaga's Meat Dress… This is America. You can do whatever you want with a slab of meat. Eat it. Toss it. Protest against it. Wear it. Make your choice and live with the consequences. Lady Gaga chose to wear it. Her explanation for shrouding herself in slabs of blood-red meat were stated on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. I'm sure you've seen the quote by now, but here it is:
"Well, it is certainly no disrespect to anyone that is vegan or vegetarian. As you know, I am the most judgment-free human being on the earth. However, it has many interpretations, but for me this evening … If we don't stand up for what we believe in and if we don't fight for our rights, pretty soon we're going to have as much rights as the meat on our own bones. And I am not a piece of meat."


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Fabulous and Chic Blonde Ponytail
This is a fun and fresh hairstyle that is very simple to achieve. It is the ponytail style. This woman's hair is very long and styled into a ponytail at back. Just above the forehead, the hair is styled back away from the face.The hair for this cut is long.This hair colouring is dusty blonde.
Mark Woolley Hair: Mark Woolley Makeup: Janeen Witherspoon Photography: Pete Webb Art Direction: Creative Wasp


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Early 90's toucha, 2 version
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Sunsing (HK)
99 Dadugang
96 loose
83 loose
95 7581 (shu)
Other bits
Mid 90's 8582 (TW)
Early 90's 7542???? (Germany)
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Show Report: T.H.E. Show Newport Beach 2013
The Home Entertainment Show Newport Beach is growing into one of the best hi-fi shows in the U.S. This year's show, which started today and runs through Sunday, appears even bigger than last year's, which was big enough to use up all the parking in both of the hotels that house the show. It's got audio systems ranging from double-digit to six-digit prices, and lots of space devoted to vinyl records, headphones, and other subcategories. The focus, as always, is on music, not home theater.
I only got a chance to see a few of the rooms at the show today; I'll be back tomorrow to finish it off. Meanwhile, here's a short photo essay showcasing the most interesting products I've seen so far at the show.
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Caitlin O'Toole writes the Miss Jobless Chronicles for MediaBistro.
When you're under- or un-employed for a long time, like me, you begin to dwell on all the material things you don't have. The catalogs that land in your mailbox seem to be sent by cruel merchants, insensitive to your plight.
In self-defense, I sometimes engage in what I call "shopping bulimia", which is the act of buying something—or a lot of things—that I can't afford, only to return everything the next day. That way, you psychologically experience the 'gain', but without the 'pain.'
Occasionally, I dabble in "retail begging."
Recently, I went to J. Crew to admire a chambray shirt.
I take it up to the most sensitive-looking saleswoman and bat my long lashes.
"Can I have this?"
"Can you 'have' it? You mean, like, can you buy it?"
"No, can I have it."
"It's $69.95."
"Oh, OK. Thank you."
Score: J. Crew-- 1; Me--Zip.
But wait, there's more, as Caitlin tries another store.
Sometimes, I'm a bit more aggressive. Like the day I hit up Lucky Brand Jeans on 22nd and 5th Ave. The manager, Muriel, was there. My bulimic strut had been fairly successful with her.
"Hi," I say, fondling a Triumph motorcycle t-shirt. "Can I have this?"
"What do you mean 'have it'? For free?"
"Yes. Can I have this."
"No, you can't have it."
"Seriously," I say. "Is my 'having' this one thing going to propel Lucky Brand into bankruptcy? We can barter. I'm a writer. I can write signs for you or something."
"I'm sorry," Muriel fakes a sympathetic look. "We're not in the business of giving away our clothes or bartering."
"Oh. Thanks."
At OMG Jeans on 7th Ave, I try a different approach.
"Hi," I tell the manager, clutching a pair of white 501s. "I'm unemployed and I need a nice pair of pants for business casual interviews. Can I have these?"
"No, but I'll tell you what! We're having a sale on jeans today — two for $79.95."
"Yes, but I don't even have $9.95. Can't I just have them?" I try the eyelash trick.
"Well, what I can do is offer you my employee discount—if you keep it under your hat."
(I pray that doesn't really mean 'if you sleep with me.')
I'm so excited that I whip out my "only for emergencies" credit card and buy three pairs of jeans—a white pair, a shrink-to-fit pair, and a skinny black pair that I had absolutely no business buying (muffin top).
I smile at my semi-achievement and leave the store, having binged on jeans. Halfway home, I head back and purge: I return everything. Score: OMG Jeans—3; Me—0. But in a good way.
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Fees under pressure as hedge funds accept the tough times
Asset managers of both the mainstream and the hedge fund variety are under little illusion that tough times lie ahead, and are busy adjusting their business models.
In the past two weeks, mainstream managers Henderson and Union Investment began cutting staff by almost 10%, and at least four high-profile hedge fund managers have shut down since the start of November.
For hedge fund managers, the year marked an acceptance that they would finally need to give up the lucrative fee rates, where they charge annual management fees of 2% of assets under management and 20% of any gains as a performance fee.
Damien Loveday, global head of hedge fund research at Towers Watson, said: "Investors already think fees are way too high. The pressure will become even greater, driven by disappointing returns. Investors are speaking about it now more than ever before, and the talk is about the absolute, headline [two and 20] fee levels."
Until now, negotiations have focused on fee structures such as hurdle rates and clawback clauses.
Joe Vittoria, chief executive of Mirabella Financial Services, which provides assistance to start-up hedge fund managers, said: "The two and 20 fee model is suffering, you don't see anyone pulling it off now. They have to give fee discounts for an investment of $100m or $150m, whereas it used to be a golden rule not to negotiate on fees.
"Pension plans realise they don't have to pay two and 20 any more, and they won't pay more than one and 20. Meanwhile, I cannot think of one new hedge fund manager that is not struggling to raise money."
The stark reality facing the entire asset management industry is a prolonged period of low investment returns. Even hedge fund managers who used to say they were shooting for returns in the high teens now say they are aiming for just 5% to 7%, according to Vittoria.
Mainstream asset managers, meanwhile, face the additional pressures of institutional investors continuing to shift from equities to bonds and, increasingly, to the use of passive management.
Philip Saunders, head of multi-asset investment at mainstream fund manager Investec Asset Management, said: "If returns are very low on a sustained basis, cost structures will come under increased pressure. The vicious spiral has become more vicious, because you've got to pay the going rate for a team even if you're not profitable.
"In this environment, I think we'll see asset management companies taking out whole lines of business [such as UK equity investment]."
Saunders said managers were being realistic about this. He said: "You get the message pretty quickly. If you're not producing what investors want, your flow of business is impacted very rapidly."
• Regulatory mismatch frustrates the need to move on
William Hutchings
Progress on adopting and implementing proposed new rules affecting the asset management industry has been slow, according to Julie Patterson, director of authorised funds and tax at the Investment Management Association, a UK trade body.
Patterson said: "There is just too much, the [European] Parliament and the Commission just can't get through it. The issues are so detailed, and they cut across each other, so it takes quite a while just to read them."
Asset managers are also finding the regulations onerous. Philip Saunders, head of multi-asset investment at Investec Asset Management, said: "We've got rooms of lawyers. The entry thresholds have become inexorably higher because of the regulatory burden. It should decrease the number of new entrants to this industry, which is not a desirable outcome."
Mainstream asset managers are not seeking any softening in the rules, Patterson said. What worries them is a lack of coherence in the current proposals. She said: "Take remuneration. You have to look at four proposals – the Capital Requirements Directive, the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities – and they are not quite the same.
"Meanwhile, we have one side of the Atlantic saying something different from the other side."
Jonathan Wilson, director of project consulting at compliance consultancy The IMS Group, said delays implementing the AIFMD were becoming problematic. Parts of the directive are due to come into force next July, and he said: "Everything has gone on hold until we get the definitive rules."
Wilson sees no softening in the regulators' engagement with the asset management industry. He said: "I don't think there is much room for the Financial Conduct Authority [one of the successors to the Financial Services Authority] to move, politically or socially. It is setting itself up to encourage the industry to live up to its standards robustly, it's going to be harder, not softer."
A hedge fund manager said regulators, tasked with implementing and enforcing detailed rules, had been more accommodating towards managers than policymakers. But he has noticed a subtle change in the policymakers' attitude. He said: "They have gone from slagging off 'hedge funds' to slagging off 'speculators'. It's slight, but we take a crumb of comfort from it."


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (200 votes).
In full: Mental! You have to be to do it. But you need mental strength to complete it. Thats what brings the extra challenge for me. We did great out there, and I do mean all of us, runners and marshals alike. I just need to fit a Stannah stair lift now as my legs refuse to cooperate when I want to go down stairs. Thanks Doctor Rob. Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: This hurts....Proper! In full: This race is a true test of endurance, stamina and sanity! Finishing this race, regardless of the time, and collecting the medal is worth the blood, sweat and tears. The support from the marshals and the camaraderie among the runners was great as usual. On the final push up the steps, I swore that I would burn my shoes and never run again, but as I ran down the slope for the final time, I knew I"d be needing them again. One man suit fully zipped up, if a little frayed around the edges.Well done Rob on another great event. I"ll be back for more.Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: No nonsense - steep, humorous & hearty Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: My legs ache but my heart glows.In full: It's a mad, glorious, wonderful, crazy race. The course is beautiful and bonkers, but the stewards are great.The parking is awkward. If you drive, do follow the clear advice on the Picnic web pages.Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: I wish they'd resurfaced the entire route...In full: From the singing of the National Anthem to a glorious descent to the finish near twilight, this event had everything! A new start for Olympic year incorporating the start of the zig-zag route the road race will take (kindly resurfaced for us!!) and four extra descents and climbs into and out of Juniper Bottom (which I could well have done without), not to mention the extra 4-ish miles!! The marshals were superb - thank you for all your words of encouragement and gifts of water and sweets, and most of all for being out there for longer than we were to make the event happen. Thanks especially to whoever found some lucozade for the Juniper Bottom water stop - without that I'd probably still be out there!! Brilliant to hear the usual camaraderie from all the runners - it's ultimately what makes this event so special. I'd like to thank the group I talked to before the start and greeted all the way round, but I copuld hardly remember my own name during the race, let alone anyone else's, even if it is printed (in tiny letters) on the running numbers!! And finally a huge vote of thanks to Dr. Rob: these insane challenges are what we live for - keep putting them on!! Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: only a few miles more than a regular marathon...In full: ... how hard can it be?Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: The longest and most murderous run of my life. You will find out what you're made of ! Extemely difficult but well organised and support by fellow runners was unsurpassed. Well done everyone that made it round ! Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: Less a race, more a psychological experiment...In full: Bonkers race, hill, steps, hill, steps, repeat, then repeat that, and then start again.Marshals deserve a medal of there own.Not as wet as last year so ground was pretty good, didn't get the feet wet going over the stepping stones.Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: brutalIn full: Can't be any complaints - they certainly didn't hide how tough it would be and it lived up to it!T-shirt is great and medal (my kids, who are much more into the bling!, tell me) is biggest and one of best. Drink / food stations were well stocked even towards end and marshalled by fantastic people who really appreciated what you were going through and supported you (hard work on such a long afternoon!).A real sense of pleasure in completing that, even compared with other ultras - but whilst I've ticked the box for 'would you do it again', I did so out of support for such a great race rather than actually feeling up for it in any way yet!Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: picnic its not,lol.In full: race was amazing,if you like something to test your metal,this is for you,its hard to discribe,in a marathon you hit the wall,the picnic you hit the whole house!but its great to finish.Date of review: June 24, 2012
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In short: did a pb 3.14 and loved it.In full: Got put in the middle pen. Was dissapointed as I new I could get held back early on.After a loop of the start and running into Brighton proper I managed to hit 7.20 mile pace. I was a bit nervous of the hills but these are easily dealt with. Worst bit was the ferocious cross wind at around 8-11 miles trying to blow you into the sea. The straight to the Power Station was grim but every marathon has something ugly. London marathon coming out of Canary Wharf past Billingsgate is no better. Organisation was excellent. You could even get porridge at the start. An excellent idea. I really enjoyed the weekend as well. Make the most of it with your family. They can have a great time too.Date of review: April 29, 2012
In short: loved it despite it being a personal disasterIn full: Trained hard for this. Flew out on the Saturday from Birmingham and stayed in ST Hellier. Went to the pasta party(small plates) and had two dinners. The marathon was interesting. I new I was injured but my left calf tore at 0.8 miles. It was strapped up but I wanted the medal.The climb up past the fishing lakes is lovely. The course heads left and off to the airport. A few twists and turns then a nice run in the shade to StAubins then 4 miles of, er , hell. I actually loved the course although its a bit wonky in places. Went to Aquasplash and did all the chutes, wave pool etc. McDonalds and flew back that afternoon. Had a brilliant time and would recommend it to anyone. Best thing is I think the course is a tad short.Date of review: October 8, 2011
In short: perfect 6 mile circuitIn full: Hated it last time loved it this time. To have a race within 2 miles of my house is quite novel. This ones perfect. Runners of a high standard mingle with us also rans and run a loop that climbs and dips like a roller-coaster.A good test of fitness and discipline. If you go to fast at the start you may be blowing bubbles up the gradual but relentless climb after four miles. Well organised but the course is the best feature of this race. Everyone should try and nail it at least once.Date of review: July 18, 2011
In full: where to start. Ran a pb that was 40.19 / 20 but a tale to tell. Organisation excellent and a high turnout helped create a great atmosphere. A chip on the number what could possibly go wrong. Started,got moving then a large person appeared tumbling. He grabbed another runner and pulled him over and grabbed me and ripped my vest and my number clean off.Regained my footing and got a pb. Gutted my chip had gone. Felt really strong last 400 and could have sprinted a few more seconds off. Definately recommend this race.Date of review: May 8, 2011
In short: superb effort for a first event.In full: First time for Brackley but their obvious experience in running in various events and their attention to detail meant the organisation, especially at the start area was excellent. A good P.A. system definately helped. I couldnt resist a double fried egg sandwich at the stART. Not ideal but it went with the Chicken theme. First 5k I nailed at 20.12 but at mid point we ran alongside the longest pile of cow poo in Northants which with wind assistance encouraged speed . The second 5k were harder and three uphills near the finish did my legs. An excellent course, an excellent event superbly hosted.Date of review: June 13, 2010
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The Field
- Dimensions: Maximum 50 yards long and 30 yards wide (50 yds x 30 yds)
- Halfway line the width of the field, marked equidistant between the goal lines
- Center circle with a six yard radius in the center of the field
- arcs with a one yard radius at each corner of the field
- Goal "Penalty" area in front of each goal measuring six yards by 12 yards (6 yds x 12 yds)
– Only the goalkeeper is allowed to use his/her hands in this "penalty" area.
- There is no smaller goal area.
- Penalty Area in front of each goal (this is the "larger box"). For U6, there is no smaller goal area.
- Goals: Maximum 6 feet high and 6 yards wide (6 ft x 6 yds)
The Ball
- Size three (3)
Number of Players
- Maximum number of players PER TEAM on the field at any time: Five (5); one of whom may be a goalkeeper
- Maximum number of players PER TEAM on roster: Fifteen (15)
(Two teams are split and play on two side-by-side fields at the same time)
- Substitutions: Between quarters and at halftime
- Split teams should be evenly balanced. Do not make an "A" and a "B" team
- Each week players should play with different teammates
- Goalies should rotate each quarter
- Playing time: Minimum of 75% of the total playing time for each player, if possible. No one should play four periods until everyone has played three periods.
Players' Equipment
- Shinguards: MANDATORY for practices and games
- Footwear: Soccer shoes or tennis shoes
- Each player will be given their own jersey, shorts, and socks
The referee can be either a:
- registered referee
- youth referee
- coach
Referees should emphasize:
- safety
- fun
- fairness
- Referees should briefly explain any infringements to the player(s) and help players with direction.
- All referees must be registered AYSO volunteers.
- Referee decisions are final and must not be questioned by coaches
Duration of the Game
- Four 10 minute quarters, if necessary for substitutions or water break
- Two minutes between quarters
- One 5 to 10 minute half time
The Start of Play
- The game should be started with an indirect free kick ("kickoff") in the middle of the field.
- The coaches should determine which team starts the game and the opposing team should start the second half.
- The referee will ensure that opponents are at least six (6) yards from the spot of the free kick.
Ball In and Out of Play
- No change from regular play. See Throw-in, Goal kick and Corner Kick for special circumstances
- In the Under-8 division, throw-ins are introduced. A second throw-in should be allowed if the player commits a foul on the initial attempt. The referee should explain the proper method before allowing the player to re-throw
Goal Kick
- All goal kicks are direct kicks.
- The goal kick may be taken from any point inside their Penalty Area ("large box").
- The referee will ensure that opponents are at least ten (10) yards from the edge of the Penalty Area ("large box"). Important: The goal kick should not be taken until the referee enforces this.
- The ball must go outside the large Penalty Area before a player on either team can kick the ball.
Coaching/Referee Tips for a goal kick:
- First, on a goal kick, guide the opposing team back towards the center of the field near the center circle (about 10 yards back from the Penalty Area). The kicking team can position themselves where ever they want.
- Have the kicking player place the ball anywhere on the ground within the Penalty Area (preferably "near" one of the corners of the penalty area furthest from their goal).
- Have the kicking player attempt to pass the ball to one of the open teammates who has moved toward a sideline to receive the pass.
- Remind the kicker to pass to his/her open teammates, not to the opposing teams.
- If needed, remind the opposing players that they can only try for the ball after the goalkick is taken. It's almost like a "free" kick.
- For each goal-kick, have a different player (including the goalkeeper) take it, so everybody gets a chance.
Corner Kick
- In the Under-8 division, corner-kicks are introduced.
- All corner kicks are indirect kicks
- Opponents must be eight (8) yards from the ball.
Method of Scorekeeping
- No change from regular play.
- Scores are not kept.
- If a goal is scored, players should be brought back to their half, and the ball shall be placed at the center spot. The game shall continue with a free kick from the team that was scored upon. The referee will ensure that opponents are at least six (6) yards from the spot of the kick.
Fouls & Misconduct
- Indirect free kick for all fouls, with the opponents six yards away
- Referees will work cooperatively with the coaches and eliminate the need for cautions and send-offs. Do not show yellow or red cards.
- Referee should briefly explain infractions.
- If necessary, the referee should stop the game when any player has fallen on or near the ball and is in danger of being kicked. The quick restart will be a dropped ball.
- All fouls are indirect free kicks, with the opponents six (6) yards away
- Indirect free kicks awarded the attacking team inside the defending team's goal area should be taken from the nearest point on the goal area line in front of the goal.
Penalty Kicks
- There are no penalty kicks in the Under-8 division
- There is no offside in the Under-8 division
AYSO Region 88 Recommendations
- Parents of both teams should split up to both sides of the field so the ball can be easily put back into play.
- Both coaches should work together, not as opponents, to keep the game flowing freely and to help teach the children (and parents) the basics of the game
- Parents should encourage players, but not coach or instruct during game time
- Parents, coaches, and players from both teams exchange handshakes before and/or after each game
- Region standings are not recorded
- Game scores are not recorded
- All players receive participation awards
- No individual should be allowed to run the length of the field except participants of the game
- Parents and coaches should encourage players from both teams, but not coach or instruct during game time
- Spectators are not allowed behind either goal or within three (3) yards outside the touchline
- Spectators are not allowed on the field during game play.


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Your Stuck-at-Work Guide to March Madness Apps
That very special time of year we college hoops fans call "March Madness" is upon us.
But things like work and school can get in the way of us catching the games on TV. Fortunately, the Internet and mobile apps offer plenty of alternatives to keep up with the tournament throughout the day.
Here's our guide to March Madness for the stuck-at-work fan.
Don't Pay for Any Apps
First things first, there's no good reason to pay for any March Madness apps.
There are dozens out there that offer scores and allow you to fill out brackets with your own predictions of the victors. Some are free and a few are just 99 cents, but trust us here—most aren't worth the download much less your cash or your personal data. (Don't forget that, by default, smartphone apps generally collect far more information about you than websites, and way more if you log into an app through Facebook.)
We've waded through the masses of tournament apps—FanCake, Fanatic, Brackets 2014, Yahoo apps, Bing apps, some from the Sporting News, CBS, and Bleacher Report—and most of these apps stink.
The best ones we've found come from two names you'll already recognize: the NCAA and ESPN.
OK, sure, recommending an ESPN app to a sports fan is like suggesting water to someone who is thirsty, but not everyone who follows the tournament cares about the same things.
Read on for the best app strategy for you.
Fill Out a Bracket
Haven't filled out a bracket yet?
The ESPN Tournament Challenge app is our pick for iOS and Android. After filling out a bracket, you can submit it for competition against others in public groups created by sports celebrities or other fans, or you can create your own bracket group with friends. Inviting friends is easy to do, and you can share your predictions to Facebook or Twitter.
The Tournament Challenge ESPN group offer a $10,000 prize—a far cry from the billion-dollar prize that other guy is offering, and you're still probably more likely to win the lottery.
Stream Games (Even at Work)
If you just want to stream a game at work, bookmark this link: ncaa.com/march-madness. From here you'll be able to stream all 67 games—every game broadcast on CBS can be watched here free, though games shown on TNT, TBS and other Turner cable channels will require you to login with your cable credentials.
If you want to watch games on the go, use the NCAA March Madness Live app, but be careful, this will eat into your mobile data allowance if you're not on Wi-Fi.
NCAA's app is our pick here for a few reasons—you can watch any game you want, the user interface looks great and works well, and it's available on not just iOS and Android, but even Windows Phone and Amazon Kindle.
Keep Up With the Winners
Don't want to watch every game? Just want to know who won or lost? NCAA March Madness Live app has an at-a-glance tournament-bracket view of the schools that have won or lost every game. You can also check out field goal, rebounding and free-throw percentages for each team.
If you're heading into a meeting, you can set notifications to alert you of potential upset wins and overtime games. If you want to follow specific schools (as many as you'd like) the app can also send notifications for the start, halftime and final score for the universities you care about. Video recaps of games are available in the app, too.
Keep Up With Your Team
If you want to closely follow a specific school or two, we suggest the NCAA Sports app, which is available on iOS and Android. This app isn't tournament specific, but as you're setting up the app for the first time, you can choose a few favorite schools to follow.
Once you've done that, you can get all the same game-day alerts the NCAA March Madness Live App offers, while also being able to check out tweets sent by the university, game stories provided by the Associate Press, full box scores, a play-by-play account of the game and recent news headlines and video pertaining to the team before and after games.
Since this is a general NCAA sports app, you'll also get all this same data for other sports the school's you follow play in—softball, baseball, soccer, football, etc. So, if you're a big college sports fan, this is an app you'll likely want to keep around once the tournament is over.
Got any other tips for sneaking a peek at the championships while you're away from your TV? Share them in the comments or send Nathan an email at email@example.com.


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About 3 weeks ago I received some da yu ling from Floating Leaves. When I first tried it I didn't seem to get very much flavor. The packet has since been stored in the packet it came with as well as inside a sandwich bag.
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Fourth of July Photo GalleryAbout the Author: Lisa Heilbronn is the Public Affairs Officer at U.S. Embassy Kampala.
Kampala's 2008 Independence Day Celebration was unusual in several respects this year. First of all, the reception and ceremony were held on the embassy compound in the main courtyard in front of the Mission rather than at the Ambassador's residence. Despite initial doubts, the end result was very welcoming, and the crowd seemed to enjoy the event as much as the traditional garden reception. The ceremony highlighted the strong U.S.-Ugandan partnership by featuring the Ugandan national anthem sung by a choir of local employees in traditional costumes, and the our national anthem sung by an African-American currently living in Uganda.
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Hi Lisa, I can't think of a starker contrast between what you describe above, and what is going on in Zimbabwe at the moment.
I was wondering if you could provide a sense of what the locals there in Kampala think of the situation.
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@ Eric in New Mexico -- Uganda is different from Zimbabwe and some other former British colonies in one key respect – it never developed the sort of large scale commercial farms owned by white settlers and their descendants that dominated Zimbabwe, Kenya and South Africa, for example. Uganda's farming remained largely small scale (except for tea and sugar cane plantations, more likely owned by the Asian population than Europeans). Local farmers who farm on customary lands as tenants of Ugandan owners grow cash crops like coffee, tobacco, and cotton, but do so in small quantities on family farms.
Second, the National Resistance Movement has not been as heavy-handed as Mugabe's party in its dominance of local politics following their winning of control of the government in 1986. Its policies, particularly in the first ten years of its tenure in power, were more inclusive and aimed to heal the wounds left by the Amin and Obote regimes in the first twenty years of Ugandan independence. Here again, it was an armed struggle for independence from a colonial power but rather a struggle against native governments who followed a peaceful transition of power in the 1960s. Uganda has been experiencing several years of steady economic growth at a rate of about 6% per year, so despite many lasting social problems including HIV/AIDS, Uganda can be seen as an African success story.
That said, I think that a percentage of the Ugandan population is following events in Zimbabwe with interest. President Museveni of Uganda is currently in his third term as President, and there is speculation that he will run for a fourth term. The specter of presidency for life is certainly in the back of people's minds.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Thanks for your response, Lisa. Given the large number of social and political meltdowns that have occured on the African continent resulting in millions of lives lost over the years, it is not suprising that the past rears its ugly head in the back of people's minds, creating uncertainty.
Every nation has its own dynamics propelling the direction towards and/or away from chaos.
But if the AU as a fairly young orginization can foster peaceful transition of power within its membership, then it has at least addressed one of the hardest issues that Africa faces. As well, it must deal effectively with those that seek to perpetuate social and political strife.
I'm not confident that a peaceful solution will be achieved in Zimbabwe. It hasn't been peaceful so far. Kinetic intervention may very well be needed.
But I think the recent troubles in Kenya and their resolution have given hope that a nation can pull itself back from the brink of social disaster.
Takes time and a lot of diplomacy to change mindsets, and history is the stark motivator to achive a more hopeful alternative to those that cling to poltical power, too fearful to trust their people or to pass the torch when the people's will demands.
It is not appropriate for the ego of one to destroy the lives of many.
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Fred McAfee still remembers sitting in the locker room during his first week as an MC Choctaw and telling a friend, "You just wait. We're going to be in Sports Illustrated someday."
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