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A search for stories about the relationship between children and grandparents revealed words of wisdom for current economic times.
More and more people in our time are disconnected from religious institutions, at least for part of their lives. Others are religious and find themselves creating a family with a spouse from another tradition or no tradition at all. And the experience of parenting tends to raise spiritual questions anew. We sense that there is a spiritual aspect to our children's natures and wonder how to support and nurture that. The spiritual life, our guest says, begins not in abstractions, but in concrete everyday experiences. And children need our questions as much as our answers.
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is rabbi of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis and author of many children's books.
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Thank you for talking about animals on the side of the road. I thought I was the only one who was deeply saddened by it. It is hard because I see it almost every day of the week and more so during time changes in the spring and fall. There has to be a better way.
I read an article in a local Bridgehampton newspaper on the high number of deer hit by cars. They asked people to slow down, so you have time to react.
I am not a parent, but I am a nanny. I feel like a parent or co-parent. I try to teach the children reverence for life. This includes insects, the river, the animal world, plants, etc.
I thought I was over sensitive until I heard your show. I do feel grief when I see roadkill whether it is a raccoon, a deer or a cat. It is tragic. A violent end to a life. Thank you.
I thought it was excellent. So good that I passed it along to our church Children's Director. So many struggle with the distinction of spirituality and religion and Rabbi Sasso did a beautiful job of clarifying. I also agree our children aren't taught or given time for reflection and silence and our world needs it more than ever.
This broadcast particularly spoke to me as I have come from a background of mixed religious ideologies that my parents blended and integrated into my upbringing. I think Ms. Sasso's ideas about children and their existential pondering were both very interesting and insightful. I believe as parents, it is most important to encourage children to think freely and to have stimulating conversations about spirituality that are not confining or stressful, but encourage intellectual growth and ability. We must teach our children to nurture their spiritual lives as well as their daily lives.
I agree that children are capable of encountering spiritual experiences that merit some sort of language or means of communication that can be encouraged by parents. Religious rites and rituals can be used to express those spiritual ideas. Like Ms. Sasso, I believe it is the ideas and spirituality behind religious rites that are most important to pass onto children.
I think the most important thing in guiding your children's spirituality is allowing tolerance and teaching your children the spirituality aspect of religion. An important aspect of this is allowing your children to choose a religion that best fits them, as Ms. Sasso points out, "We find a home. I mean, it's wonderful that there are so many different expressions of spirituality. It's just that we need to find the home that fits for us."
I found this interview with Rabbi Sasso very interesting and comforting because I have struggled for a long time with the idea of faith and religion and I have yet to find an ideology that is "right" for me. Because of this, I did not raise my children with any sort of religious background and I have often felt guilt and remorse about that.
Rabbi Sasso explains that most people, upon having a child, feel they should have all the answers to the religious questions that they ask, such as "Where does God live?" and "Why do people hurt each other?" and "Where do people go when they die?" It was comforting to me that there are other parents out there that also struggle to answer these questions. Rabbi Sasso says that these questions are "the essence of spirituality" and that is is okay that we don't have the answers.
More important than the answers, Rabbi Sasso asserts that it is the discussion or the conversation about religion that will provide the basis for a childs religion. I guess I have done something right, then, since my children and I do regularly discuss these topics. It has been particularly gratifying to me to see both of them exploring and trying different religions with their friends and then discussing with them what they like or don't agree with. And THEY are helping ME to find my way as well -- isn't that wonderful?
Wow! awesome program this morning on Spiritual Parenting. There were things said by the rabbi Rabbi Sandy Sasso that moved me to consider other ways and places of presenting my stories. Her point of parents being a descendant and an ancestor was particularly interesting to me because I always think of being a descendant. Being an ancestor sums up legacy and responsibility whether I want to or not to my children and my grandchildren. Traditions are important. I always speak of the traditions of my ancestors not realizing that those things which were important to me as a child with my parents was family day every Wednesday. We did things together. Bless you for getting me to think again with this show this morning. The conversation got me to Think on how I can use my story telling as an ancestor. Once you become a parent you become an ancestor. On what and how I can share my spirit my love for my history, ancestors any my decedents. It should be a continuing thread that is clear, spiritual and encouraging no matter how bad some of the experiences were for them, me, or what those who come after me may face. My parents did not claim any religion, but made all of us go to church every Sunday. My children all know that there is a God and they are very familiar with various religions. They are struggling to find their spiritual expression and my prayer is that they learn to do it with love for all people and respect for all religions and their evolution as they too as individuals evolve. This program helped me to be comfortable with their struggle and help me to be focused on my journey without excuse and be happy to share it with others in that light. Looking at religion as a language is a unique view as well. I missed where to find that meditation piece. You said that there was a meditation that your listeners could hear. Can you help me find it? God bless you. Continue your inspiration on the air waves. Today's' me ssage filled a void that I did not even know was there. Thank you for plugging a hole that is now ready for healing. Thank you for plugging a hole that is now ready for healing. Joy
Greetings from a local listener (and occasional MPR/PRI performer)-- I just caught a bit of the interview with Rabbi Sasso. In the midst of it, I was startled to hear Bobby McFerrin's version of the Bach/Saint-Saens AVE MARIA-- a lovely rendition of that beautiful piece, of course, but (to my mind) rather a perverse choice to include in an interview with a rabbi! I don't think of Jews, even the most liberal sort, as praying the "Hail Mary." ;-) The more I thought about it, the more angles I came up with... 1. Hyper-ecumenical rabbi likes to use sacred music of different religions 2. Someone at SOF loves that music, and thought it was universally prayerful 3. Someone at SOF loves that music, and thought it would make an ironic statement to include it in an interview with a rabbi 4. Someone at SOF has no idea what "Ave Maria" means, but thought it would be pleasantly contemplative at that point 5. Rabbi Sasso may have expressed a personal lov e of that particular setting of the Ave Maria, and spoken of it in a part of the interview which missed 6. Someone at SOF was wondering if anyone actually listens to the musical interludes, and used an Ave Maria in a rabbi's interview as a test. Whatever it was, it definitely caught my ear! I love the piece and his rendition, but would never have selected it for that interview. Then again, I'm an ex-Catholic. ;-) Regards, Maria Jette Excelsior MN
Greetings: I have listened to "Speaking of Faith" for some time now. I have found the various programs enlightening, challenging, infuriating, interesting and, always educational. For the first time, however, I have found one of your programs as truly valueless. Your program on "The Spirituality of Parenting" pointless, aimless and virtually without spiritual, moral, educational, experiential value or substance. Rabbi Sandy Sasso offers trivial and/or concocted anecdotes to support her unending strong of semi-spiritual cliches. I did look forward to the program given the subject an title but was totally disappointed I will continue to listen, learn and grow with yur program. Thank yo Peace and blessings Bill
This discussion between Krista and Rabbi Sasso I found to be very interesting. As a mother of three this is an issue I have thought about on numerous occasions. Being raised in a strict Catholic household, I was not sure that I wanted my children to be raised in the same fashion. I thought I would want them to find their own path so that they may embrace their choice more enthusiastically than I have. I have yet to figure out if I have made the correct decision. I have always taught them the basics of God and the Christian faith, but without the structure of church. I read them stories from a children's Bible and try to answer any questions they have the best that I can. In that sense I found what Rabbi Sasso was talking about to be somewhat validating. I try to be as open as I can, but on some level I do wish sometimes that they had the solid foundation of religious teachings that I did as a child.
One of my favorite quotes from the interview is when Rabbi Sasso stated that "children remind us of what is true and what is most important in life". I find that statement in particular to resonate with me. There is so much our children can teach us about the world, sometimes more than we can teach them. To see the world through the eyes of a child is one of the greatest gifts we as parents have. I believe that children have a natural openness to spirituality because they are so innocent and not yet affected by the experiences of adulthood. I just hope that sharing what I know and being open to their inquiries about "the big questions" is enough to keep them continuing on their own spiritual journey.
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I am very thankful for the comments in this interview on providing places for quiet reflection and contemplation for children. Growing up as a Friend (Quaker) in a liberal Friends Meeting, my earliest memories of experiencing the divine occurred when I was in worship. Our un-programmed worship begins in quiet. If a person feels an inward call to offer an unplanned message they can offer it to those gathered. I learned as a child to listen in the quiet for that still small voice and Light inside of us (Christ, the universe, human goodness, God). I observed others in that quiet and the peace it brought them. I felt in myself the cool quiet pool of love that came from God, and I learned that in my daily life I could "play" at listening inwardly and finding out my own life questions. In our Sunday classes- the format was often a theme related to topics of humanity and morality- we'd get to provide our own answers-or questions- to the topics. The teacher listened and encouraged us onward!
Currently, I lead a committee at our Friends Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia that is figuring out how to welcome babies into our community, and how to be true to children as they grow in our midst. Our proposal is to have a ceremony where children and adults will listen to question about our commitment to being part of youths' lives in positive ways. We may use this quotation below and these queries (query meaning a spiritual question for prayerful consideration). I find these words mirror much of what was said in this interview!
"Our children are given to us for a time to cherish, to protect, to nurture, and then to salute as they go their separate ways. They too have the light of God within, and a family should be a learning community in which children not only learn skills and values from parents, but in which adults learn new ways of experiencing things and seeing things through young eyes."
-- Elizabeth Watson, 1980, as quoted in Southern Appalachian Yearly Meeting and Association Faith and Practice
Promises by the Meeting Community: Will you promise to welcome these children as full participants in this spiritual community, forming a community learning together across all ages?
Do you acknowledge that these children bring many valuable gifts to our community and that we would be the poorer without the love, insights and questioning they provide?
Do you promise to see our children as individuals we want to know and care for, and provide opportunities when they can get to know and care for us, growing together
through sharing prosperity and adversity?
Do you recognize that this Meeting as a whole shares a responsibility to impart to every child within it those values and practices that are central to our practice as Friends?
Will you always strive to be mindful that the manner in which we live our lives should serve as patterns, as examples, of the Light within, teaching by example how to speak and to listen with love?
*Meeting for Worship described at Atlanta Friends Meeting (Quaker)- We welcome children into this spiritual community!


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Walter sparks Jasper Ridge Brewery I over Cliffs Natural Resources in Iron Range Women's Softball
Iron Range Women's Softball League
In Class A play from Aug. 7, Jasper Ridge Brewery I got five hits from Lisa Walter in a 17-14 win over Cliffs Natural Resources. Randi Boule' went 3-for-4 with a grand slam for Cliffs.
Jayda Johnson collected two hits and Bethy Williams added a double as IRACORE trimmed PC Medic, 6-3. Elyss Gregrausch (triple) and Eryn Hallum posted two hits apiece for PC Medic.
Buck's Party Store drubbed Fox Negaunee, 21-2, as Debby Zummak and Shannon Clemo each went 4-for-4. Katie Rankinen blasted a homer for Fox Negaunee.
Hickey's outlasted Sister's, 26-17; Jubilee Foods tripped Venice, 8-6; and Jubilee also dropped Hickey's, 18-11.
Molly Wales (two), Megan Reilly and Amy Ayotte all hit home runs over the fence to power PC Medic to a 23-7 triumph over Sister's in a make-up game.
Anna Dompierre (three) and Ashley Nylander (two) combined for five hits for Sister's.
In Class B, Rookie's Too/Quality Car Care won by forfeit over UP Off Road & Performance; and Pasquali's stopped Crossfit 906, 12-9, with all 12 of its runs coming in the fifth inning.
Cheryl Oliver slammed a double and a triple for Pasquali's; Kim Koski and Katie Richer slugged homers for Crossfit 906.
Jasper Ridge Brewery II dumped Tino's II, 21-11, behind Liz Valela – who hit for the cycle – and a double and a triple by Briana Bancroft.
For Tino's II, Taryn Moyle belted a homer and Josey Moyle added a triple.
Becca LaChapelle went 3-for-3 with a double as Signs Unlimited toppled Dave's Collision, 15-11, though Melanee Bess recorded four hits for Dave's.
Hair Hiatus got four hits apiece from Thalicia Gray (double, homer) and Joanna Smail in a 19-11 victory over VFW.
Wendi Annala and Shana Caliguri each added three hits – including a triple – for the winners.
For VFW, Amy Young went 4-for-4 with two doubles, while Heather Luokkala chipped in three hits.
Shari Mahoski collected four hits and Gabby Croley added a homer as Jack's TeePee bounced Paradise Bar, 18-13. For the losers, Heather Nelson, Lori Nelson and Sarah Kroon all rapped out three hits.
In a make-up contest, Crossfit 906 won a forfeit over Rookie's Too/Quality Car Care.
In Class C, Eastwood shaded UP Fabricating, 4-2, as Taryn Gleason and Sandy Gervae turned in three hits apiece. Tammy Johnson fanned six for UP Fabricating.
Jordan Wixtrom went 5-for-5 with a homer as Country Lanes clubbed Willey's Tire Shop, 17-4. Krystal Heikkinen hit a double for Willey's.
Martin Sports Apparel got two hits apiece from Tor Powelson (double triple) and Macey Mahoski (homer) in a 15-0 blanking of Tru North Credit Union. Becky Grove had two hits for Tru North.
Abby Walimaa slugged a homer to lead Rookie's I to an 11-10 win over Wooden Nickel. Zyna Zyble and Sydney Higgins each went 3-for-3 for Wooden Nickel.
Amy Bazinette had three hits, and Amber Nault (double) and Joy Prisk (double) two each to support hurler Sue Bazinette as the Negaunee Eagles downed Palomaki Family Chiropractic, 10-2.
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Stocks Rise as Global Stimulus Outweighs Unemployment Concerns
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- U.S. stocks rose Thursday as signs of a fragile labor market were overshadowed by Japan's bold moves to stimulate its sluggish economy and signals that European policymakers may take similar steps.
The S&P 500 gained 0.4% to 1,559.98 by the close of trading led by Best Buy
Best Buy surged 16.1% to $25.13, the most in almost three months, as the electronics retailer and Samsung announced that kiosks, or "experience shops," featuring Samsung mobile products, would be installed in more than 1,400 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores in the U.S. beginning this month.
"This proves the Best Buy model continues to be highly relevant to consumer electronic manufacturers," said Anthony Chukumba, a senior research analyst at BB&T Capital Markets, in a phone interview.
Chukumba said the Samsung-Best Buy partnership may lead to better-trained Best Buy employees while attracting some of Samsung's own employees to Best Buy locations.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.38% to 14,606.11 while the Nasdaq was climbing 0.2% to 3,224.98. Apple
The number of U.S. residents filing for unemployment benefits rose 28,000 to a four-month high of 385,000 in the week ended Mar. 30, the Labor Department said. Economists were expecting the number of filings to fall to 350,000. The number of people continuing to collect jobless benefits fell by 8,000 in the week ended Mar. 23.
Outplacement firm Challenger, Grey & Christmas said planned corporate job cuts fell 11% in March while quarterly job cuts reached their highest level since 2011 led by retailers in March.
The DAX in Germany touched negative territory after the U.S. jobless claims report but was rebounding. The European Central Bank chose to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged at record lows, and ECB President Mario Draghi said policy will stay accommodative for as long as needed.
The Nikkei 225 in Japan finished ahead by 2.2% after the Bank of Japan announced aggressive monetary easing, increasing its Japanese government bond purchases to about 7 trillion yen each month from the current pace of approximately 4 trillion yen a month.
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Fire damages Portland home
PORTLAND – Numerous volunteer fire departments in the county were called to an early morning house fire at 8757 Pecor St. in Portland.
At least one female occupant was home during the time of the 2:45 a.m. fire but she escaped without injury. At least one pet has been confirmed dead from the fire.
According to Portland Fire Chief Dave McIntyre, 13 departments responded to the blaze. Upon arrival the fire was "fully involved," he said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation but McIntyre was told a defective chimney could be the cause.
"A defective snow pipe or chimney was what (fire investigators) were narrowing it down to," he said.
The fire department was having problems with water supply, so other departments were called in for their tanker trucks. The problem was resolved shortly.
"Once we got all the department tanker trucks set up, we were sending them home," McIntyre said.
It is unclear if more than the female occupant lived in the home at the time or if another pet had died. No firefighters were harmed. A hose from Portland Fire Department did get damaged following a tractor trailer driving over the hose.
Firefighters were on scene battling the fire for almost three hours. All departments had left the scene by 8:30 a.m. Route 20 at Pecor Street was closed for about three hours while departments were at the scene.
The home suffered damage and smoke damage on the second story and the roof. The back section of the house was heavily damaged, according to McIntyre.
Other fire departments assisting Portland were Brocton, Fredonia, Stockton, West Dunkirk, East Dunkirk, Mayville, Dewittville, Westfield and Ripley fire departments. East Dunkirk Fire brought their rehab unit. The County Fire Police and County Fire Investigative Unit were also on scene.
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At several meetings and conventions I've been to, there have been plenty
of feel-good and business success stories out there — a woman who
bought the business from her Dad just before the economy tanked somehow
finds creative solutions to stay alive and to thrive; a retailer pitches
in to rebuild the life and home of a less fortunate neighbor who lost
his house to a fire; or it could be the story of a company that
repositioned itself out of sheer necessity only to find that's exactly
where they should have been all along; or, a war hero who returns home
to an unexpected red-carpet parade that the whole town comes out for.
There are lots of such stories out there and they are a reflection of
what makes this industry so great in the first place — caring people.
Well, guess what? We want to hear those stories. Your friends and
colleagues want to hear about them too. So why not pick up the phone and
give us a call? Help us spread the good word. I learned a long time ago
that a man who doesn't appreciate the gifts before him can never be
truly happy. Let's share our gifts and our appreciation.
Part of what I love so much about this industry is that many of the
retailers out there are part of the very fabric of their communities.
They get involved in Little League sponsorships, in helping out the less
fortunate, in promoting local activities whether at their church or
schools — in other words, they live and breathe in the communities they
serve. And those ties run deep.
Now I know a lot of you don't like to brag, you prefer to do things
behind the scenes. You may feel that you don't do it as some publicity
stunt but rather because you really care. Still, I'm hoping I can
convince you to share those stories and help us celebrate the remarkable
people that make up the North American flooring industry.
Speaking of celebrating, we're celebrating our own 60th anniversary next
year so your stories would be a most welcome addition to what will be a
special year and a special Anniversary issue for Floor Covering Weekly —
60 years of leadership, unparalleled service and dedication. Come, be a
part of it, share your story, share your history, share the pride.
Much love to you and your families this holiday season.


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Charitable Team Building in Tempe
October 08, 2013
Tempe Mission Palms and its associates are proud to support many wonderful local and national charities throughout the year. During the month of October, guests can purchase a glass of One Hope Chardonnay at Harry's Place, and half the profits from this purchase go toward the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Harry's Place, located in the Tempe Mission Palms west lobby, has a brand new menu with great offerings such as Prime Rib Sliders and Shrimp Scampi, which pair perfectly with the One Hope Chardonnay.
Tempe Mission Palms is especially proud of two of our sales team members, Debra Miles and Debbie Moon-Grady. They are participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk in November, where they walk 60 miles in three days raising money for breast cancer research. Tempe Mission Palms also has a community outreach program that finds opportunities to give back to the community by participating in fundraisers and raising money for local organizations. All associates are encouraged to participate in at least one activity throughout the year, and it provides a great team building experience.
Working together to support local charitable organizations is a fantastic way to not only give back to the community, but is also a perfect way to bring a team together. Many groups that meet at Tempe Mission Palms do team-building exercises such as building a bicycle and then donating it to charity, or scavenger hunts where the final clue is a donation to a food bank. For more charitable team building ideas, contact your sales manager before your next meeting at Tempe Mission Palms.


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CP wrote:Reason it rang true for me was that he, like James now, claimed the move was about "winning", which was not really true. It was about the extra guaranteed money, just like James' move was done so that Wade can carry him to some titles. Entirely their right to move on, just don't blow smoke up our asses about it.
But isn't being D Wades caddy as he gets another title, a version of 'winning'?


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This is blatantly copied from another forum.....but anyway, The Hardball Times just posted up to date win shares:
http://www.hardballtimes.com/thtstats/m ... mit=Submit
(that link is disgusting, so just goto THT and find your way)
Anyway....some key points:
- The Indians and the White Sox are equal on position players- meaning that whatever offensive advantage we have, we give up with our defense.
- VMart is 9th in the AL in win shares. AJ Pierzynski is 5th. Obviously Victor's defense is killing us here.....
- Broussard/Perez have combined for 9 win shares to Konerko's 6. That is a very nice advantage for us, especially considering dollars spent and their combined effort is 3rd in all of baseball in win shares, only behind Pujols (14) and Berkman (10).
- Thome has 11 win shares to Hafner's 7.
- As much as Boone hurts us....Belliard may be hurting us more. He has 1 win share this year.....he's been completelyl awful. That's good enough for a tie for 15th in the AL- he's behind some players who've hardly even played this year.


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Thank you TC. I totally love it too. It is my sort of official puerh cup.
It's thickness keeps my fingers very comfy while I drink HOT tea.
I think you had asked about it before, I do keep my eyes peeled, I'll try to remember you and to let you know if the artist makes another (or more likely if/when I track down the artist as Winnie at Teance likes to rotate artists through in terms of the wares she has available).
Thanks Marsha for the link - nice article. It did leave me wondering what you'd think more specifically about a long rinse vs several quick ones. Also wonder what your thoughts are re: boiling water and bad micro-o's and also relative to rinse times/steep times.
And lastly - I tend to start a pot and drink it over 1 to 3 days also!


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Barbara Simpson
SIMPSON, Barbara Ann, 67, of Charlevoix, died June 10, 2013, in Petoskey.
She is survived by her husband, Ron; children, James Irwin, and Lee (Donna) Irwin; daughter, Sandra (Rob) Evans all of Jacksonville, Fla.; step-children, Tracey (Tabatha) Simpson, Robert Simpson, Jason Simpson all of Charlevoix; twelve grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sisters, Tootsie Harrison, Donna (Dale) Hines all of Alpena, Mary (Mark) Cole of Charlevoix; brothers, Walter (Sue) Jackowiak of Alpena, Joe (Marla) Jackowiak of Detroit.
Visitation will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 13, at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. The Reverend Jerry Polk will officiate, and burial will be in Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix.
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Recent news stories recently raised questions about the fact that some of the components of U.S. passports are produced overseas. Questions were also raised about passport security and why foreign firms have been engaged as part of the passport production process. Under Secretary of State for Management Pat Kennedy joined Department Spokesman Sean McCormack for a video podcast to discuss these issues. This video walks you through the process and explains the new passport's new security features.
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TRAINING: We have been training a lot of techniques during this training camp, so this means I have a large arsenal of weapons to use in this fight and he has to be ready. Otherwise, he is going to pay the price.
When and why did you start training to become a fighter? I started training in Belo Horizonte with Vitor Belfort because it was my dream since I was a little kid.
What ranks and titles have you held? TUF Brazil 1 winner, Capoeira Master, BJJ black belt
Do you have any heroes? Ayrton Senna, Randy Couture and Vitor Belfort
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream coming true. I believe everything you go after you can conquer. So always in my career I started to see myself in the UFC, and so it happened.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I was at the college studying to become a physiologist but I had to leave to chase my dream to become a professional fighter.
What was your job before you started fighting? I had many jobs - my last one was as a personal trainer
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar
Favorite striking technique: Any one that can end the fight.
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Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin doesn't seem willing to pay the Sox's price for Pierzynski, a free agent at the end of this season.
"I'm not sure I want to give up the players they'd be looking for to do that," Melvin told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
May 26, 2010
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Pastor perseveres despite autism diagnosis
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (RNS) In 2009, when he was an associate pastor at Abundant Life Christian Center, Henry Clarke finally faced the puzzle that was his life. He took a test he found online. While the results were a revelation, it was still a devastating diagnosis. By Kathleen Polinquin.


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Take a trip to Antarctica with Popcorn Picks for Hong Kong Flicks! Popcorn Picks evaluates the snackability of Happy Feet 2 (踢躂小企鵝 2) based on two categories:
Crunch Factor on a scale from 1 (might as well be a silent film) to 10 (totally crunchtastic)
Crowd Control on a scale from 1 (massive movie night) to 10 (couples-only crowd)
Crunch Factor
Snack along to the pitter-patter of penguin feet tapping on ice, but be mindful of CaramelCrisp™ crunching when "choreo-phobic" Erik shies away from dancing in public. Instead, use those moments to enjoy the arctic landscape of the penguin kingdom. Let a Crunch Factor of 7 be your guide to snack sensitively and respect little Erik's feelings.
Crowd Control
Look to these penguins for an example in solid teamwork. Establish clear leadership from the beginning, and let your friends know who's the boss of your gourmet popcorn. Popcorn Picks suggests strategic sharing and gives Happy Feet 2 a Crowd Control rating of 5.
Popcorn Picks Recommendation
Cut loose and let your tongue dance while these penguins groove to their heart songs! Even the smallest of penguins can't resist the sweet and savory blend of Chicago Mix™!
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Hey look, it's the pictures from the MET Gala "fashion Oscars." I have compiled a ton of pictures of the hottest celebrity women. And Tom Brady. But guess who is missing??? Where's Waldo might you ask? Well Miss Kardashian was banned from attending the event at the MET Gala. I just laughed a little inside. There were all kinds of red carpet hotness going on at this NYC event, but I have some notes that might help serve as your tour guide through some of the pictures.
Tom Brady was rocking this really weird faux hawk but it was on one side of the head. Best way to describe it is to remember when you were in middle school and al the boys parted their hair on one side because it was rad to do. Tom Brady is rad.
Katherine McPhee was the hottest one in attendance. She's a red carpet show stealer. Now that she has the show Smash, she's all the rage and I expect her hotness in more places.
Kate Upton. Hot. Yes. Obvious.
January Jones is looking good again. She has snapped back nicely since the baby. Will she actually start appearing in Mad Men again? What happened? I need my Mrs. Draper fill, she's the hottest housewife in the game.
Chloe Sevigny is kinda weird. But kinda hot. Remember when she did Kids? Whoa….blast from the past.
Please enjoy all the hotness in these pictures from the MET Gala.


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Here's how RW members rated this race (240 votes).
In short: hills all the wayIn full: one of my yearly races i manged to knocked 4 mins of my PB clocking a finish time of 1h38 today very good race this oneDate of review: February 14, 2016
In short: Well worth coming back forIn full: It was four years since I'd done this race, and I had memories of tough uphill sections and a long drag straight uphill on a busy road for a mile between 9 and 10. Well that was still there, but I managed to get myself through that my chatting to someone all the way up so I didn't notice it too much. The rest of the course has enough variation to keep you interested. The last half mile uphill is always tough though. The organisation for this one has always been good, but seemed incredibly smooth this year. The marshalls were great even though they must have been freezing cold. I wasn't too far off a PB for a half, which given the fairly challenging terrain was probably down to the encouragement I got. Probably close to the most enjoyable race I've ever done which is saying something. Well done to Roberttown - it's a really good race!Date of review: February 15, 2015
In short: Finally Broke the 2 hour Barrier, so it's got to be a favourite !In full: After coming close to going under 2 hours in my last 2 Half Marathons, finally did it on this one......& it's not the easiest of courses, with all them hills ! Proves if you preserver, good times do happen. Really good organisation and friendly Yorkshire welcome, greatly appreciated in the middle of winter......nice T Shirt too. Well done the Marshalls for sticking at it in not the greatest of weather conditions.Date of review: July 15, 2014
In short: Leg BreakerIn full: Wow whats brutal course this was. Plenty of inclines and declines, well thats pretty much all it was, including an energy sapping 'mad mile' around the 9th mile. However despite the howling winds an hills I had a great day. The race was mainly made up of club runners, but their was a very friendly and warming vibe on the day, so unattached runners would feel very welcome i'm sure. The scenery was quite bleak I must admit, but it was the course itself which made the day for me. Any serious runner who wants to test themselves and their metal needs to try this course at least once. I pulled a HM PB too, but I dont know how.Date of review: February 19, 2014
In short: Nearly LangdaleIn full: For some reason I wasn't expecting it to be so hilly, but it added interest on an already nice scenic route. I would recommend! Date of review: February 10, 2014
In short: Phew! In full: Hard hills miles 6 to 8, but seemed to get up the mad mile hill ok. Great marshals, very supportive and much appreciated. This race is like an old song which those of a certain age might remember- I don't know why I love you but I do.Date of review: February 9, 2014
In short: that awful windIn full: got 1h42 today which for me is fast on a very hilly course do it every yearDate of review: February 9, 2014
In short: very good race in all areas apart from the weather well organised good route and well supported Date of review: February 9, 2014
In short: A tough one that is usually run in winter so get wrapped upIn full: My local half so I have to enter really!! A great course with some challenging hills. Always run in winter so expect snow, rain winds etc.Warm friendly marshalls with a nice warming brew and cake at the end.Overall a very enjoyable but tough course run in beautiful scenery but I would say that as I train there everydayDate of review: February 18, 2013
In short: Challenging HM but well worth the effortIn full: First time for me, so didn't know what to expect but despite the snow, sleet & rain and the steep hill after 6 miles, I really enjoyed it. Fair play to the marshals who endured the weather - at least us runners were moving! Well done to all concerned!Date of review: February 12, 2013
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Halloween Makeup: Queen Bee Tutorial
Over the last week or so I've been in contact with one of my favorite youtube gurus, MissChievous. If you're seen her videos, you know that she is amazing when it comes to makeup...just simply amazing. I asked her if she wanted to collaborate on a Halloween look. She suggested a bug theme because she wanted to do a Ladybug look and had another request for a bee look.
At first I was a bit stumped. A bee look? I googled pictures and found that bees just have a plain black head. I decided to take a more artistic approach. I used the colors of yellow and black and decided to create shapes on the face similar to the bee's stinger and stripes. I like how it came out!
My boyfriend gave me the great idea to do a Queen Bee look, and to take a cheap crown and attach antennae to it. A quick trip to wal-mart for a princess crown kit, some pipe cleaners and pom poms and I had my look!
I hope you enjoy :)
Check out my video!
Check out MissChievous' Lady Bug Tutorial!
Some pics!
I used a lot of the same products for both the eyes, faces, and lips. But I went ahead and showed you the products I used for each area of the face, so please excuse the repeats.
Here's What I Used (All MAC unless otherwise stated):
-soft ochre paint pot
-Ben Nye yellow cream color
-chrome yellow e/s
-dangerzone MES - the black part
-anastasia eye lights in pink
-MAC clear brow set
-feline kohl power pencil
-gesso e/s
-dark angel costume lashes
-select moisture concealer NC35
-pur minerals foundation in med dark
-sharkskin shadestick
-dangerzone MES - the black part
-feline kohl power
-Ben Nye yellow cream color
-chrome yellow e/s
-medical tape - to make the straight lines
-select moisture concealer NC35
-brick red lipliner
-brave red creamsheen
-Pencil Me in cosmetics onyx eyeliner
-$3 princess kit from wal-mart: crown, septer, earrings, and ring
-yellow pom poms
-black pipe cleaners
Till next time, ciao bellas!
16 comments:
- Askmewhats said...
oh my goodness that is PURE creativity!!! I love it!! you look so cute ren ren!
- October 27, 2008 at 10:26 AM
- Vanessa M. said...
your soo cute!!! i wann amake you into a stuffed bear and hold you lmao! weird? yea.. sorry lol
- October 27, 2008 at 10:33 AM
- Ethereal Prey said...
LOL. love the bee look, guess you're the queen bee looking for her mindless male zones
- October 27, 2008 at 1:46 PM
- jeSmakeup said...
thats sOOoo coolllllllll!!! thats a lot of work for me =( but mee like!
- October 27, 2008 at 2:16 PM
- yummy411 said...
love it... i love cutting the crease. i've only tried it once and need to try it again. inspiration! congrats again on the billy b brushes!
- October 27, 2008 at 3:51 PM
- Sylvie said...
Hi Ren Ren, I've been reading your blog for ages now and I felt compelled to leave you a note to compliment you on your amazing artistry! It's absolutely creative and unbelievable!
You must have taken nearly an hour to do this. I really must salute you for the effort! Rock on!
- October 27, 2008 at 6:38 PM
- alien man?! said...
brilliant!!!!! you might make me change my mind about not dressing up for halloween!
- October 27, 2008 at 7:07 PM
- Kimberly Tia said...
You're soooo genius!!!
Who would of ever thought to do cute BEE MAKEUP!! Only REN!!!
You just effin ROCK.
- October 27, 2008 at 7:43 PM
- May Nguyen said...
i love it!!!
By the way
Tag your it!
- October 27, 2008 at 9:28 PM
- Iyah said...
That's amazing!!! Look sooo great! if we can't buy costumes, then this is a perfect alternative! :D A made up face :D Looks great! ANg ganda! :D
- October 27, 2008 at 9:33 PM
- ainstein said...
omg this is so effin awesome! love it. ur so creative =D
- October 27, 2008 at 10:26 PM
- Dominican Enigma said...
you are AMAZING! WOW!
- October 27, 2008 at 10:46 PM
- Tina Marie Online said...
I love it! You're so cute not to mention creative! You go girl!!
- October 28, 2008 at 11:33 PM
- d0rksta said...
Hi Ren Ren! OMG! I will be a Queen Bee for Halloween! lol. But I don't think I could pull off this look like you do ): I'm just going to be wearing a neutral look with red lips... that's all. haha. But yeah love the look you did! (:
- October 29, 2008 at 7:58 PM
- Naomi:) said...
Freaking cool RenRen!Hot Hot Hot!
- October 30, 2008 at 5:17 PM
- colimita said...
Really fantastic. I'm from Canary Islands, I have a custume of bee, and I need to invent a make up, YOU'RE GREAT, you're welcome to live our party.
Bibi Lara
- February 21, 2009 at 12:12 AM


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Debates of Oct. 24th, 2006
House of Commons Hansard #68 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was opposition.
- Question Period
- Canada Elections Act
- Committees of the House
- Criminal Code
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act
- Volunteerism
- Diwali and Eid ul-Fitr
- Séjournelle Shelter
- Arts and Culture
- Railways
- Biotechnology Industry
- Justice
- Saint-Amable Farmers
- Youth
- Acts of Bravery
- Citizens of Beauce and Mégantic—L'Érable
- Afghanistan
- YMCA Youth Internship Program
- Fight against AIDS
- Government Programs
- Bloc Québécois
- Minister of Public Works and Government Services
- The Environment
- Afghanistan
- Minister of Public Works and Government Services
- Government Programs
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Canada Labour Code
- The Environment
- Decorum
- Justice
- Homelessness
- Health
- Softwood Lumber
- Access to Information
- Ministerial Expenses
- Justice
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Tobacco Industry
- Chinese Canadians
- Taxation
- Health
- Presence in Gallery
- Points of Order
- Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act
- Criminal Code
- Business of Supply
- Committees of the House
- Canadian Wheat Board Act
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Barry Devolin Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, ON
Mr. Speaker, there is a special group of students from my riding here today. They are participating in a program I call a capital experience where two student leaders from each of the seven high schools in my riding come to Ottawa for three days each October to learn about career opportunities and public life.
They visited Parliament, the Korean Embassy, Amnesty International, the Department of Foreign Affairs, CHUM studios, the Prime Minister's Office, the Press Gallery and SUMMA strategies.
I wish to thank those who shared their time with these students and thank the businesses and service clubs who sponsored them.
Today I welcome to Parliament: Natalie Istead and Marguerite White from Crestwood, Ryan Hawkrigg and Brian White from St. Thomas Aquinas, Jake Findeis and Josey Belli from Haliburton, Layne Hinton and Haley Mumby from I.E. Weldon, Kaleigh Clark and Allison Bishop from Brock, Ryan Haney and Emma Joyce from LCVI, Jon McNickle and Phillip Schmidt from Fenelon Falls, and Sefora Cuff from Apsley.
I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing these young people seated in the gallery all the best as they make decisions regarding their future careers.
Acts of Bravery
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Belinda Stronach Newmarket—Aurora, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to rise in the House today to pay tribute to Constable Jason Griffiths of the York Regional Police Department. The York Regional Police are based out of my riding of Newmarket—Aurora
This month marks the one year anniversary of Constable Griffiths' heroic act of bravery. Constable Griffiths is a 2006 recipient of the award of excellence presented by the Canadian Professional Police Association.
This award commemorates his courage, professionalism and dedication to his community in the line of duty. Constable Griffiths acted selflessly while being faced with grave danger. His actions saved the life of a fellow officer, while he himself received several stab wounds.
It is the actions of officers like Constable Griffiths that make my riding of Newmarket—Aurora a safer place for its residents and make us all proud to be Canadians.
I ask all members of the House to join me in congratulating Constable Griffiths and I would like to salute the many men and women across our nation who every day risk their lives beyond the call of duty.
Citizens of Beauce and Mégantic—L'Érable
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Christian Paradis Mégantic—L'Érable, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to join the Conservative member for Beauce and the Minister of Industry in bringing to the House's attention the major flooding caused by heavy rains last Friday night in a number of cities and towns in Beauce, including Saint-Georges, Notre-Dame-des-Pins, Beauceville and Sainte-Marie, as well as in my riding of Mégantic—L'Érable, including Disraeli, Coleraine and Thetford Mines. Over 500 homes and a dozen businesses were flooded.
Residents of Beauce and my riding, Mégantic—L'Érable, demonstrated their typical determination and solidarity by rolling up their sleeves to clean up the huge mess left behind by the Chaudière, Bécancour and Saint-François rivers. With the focus on cleanup, Canada's new government joins us in applauding the courage of the people of Beauce and the citizens of my riding, Mégantic—L'Érable, and wishing them a speedy return to normal.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Alexa McDonough Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, today in Ottawa the Senlis council documented how the flawed mission in southern Afghanistan is causing a famine, the likes of which are usually seen only in Africa.
Canada must play a role in creating a new balance among humanitarian assistance, comprehensive peace building and security measures. Economic development and humanitarian interventions must be at the core of Canada's Kandahar efforts, addressing people's most basic needs.
Tragically, as Senlis Canadian president Norine MacDonald said today, five years after intervening in Afghanistan there is little to show for reconstruction and development efforts. This failure to deliver is fueling the insurgency, endangering the lives of Canadian troops and killing Afghan citizens.
Once again we call on the government to address the imbalance of this mission, and send immediate food and medical relief to address the deepening crisis in southern Afghanistan.
YMCA Youth Internship Program
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Andy Scott Fredericton, NB
Mr. Speaker, since 1997 the YMCA has been providing a great service through the federal public sector youth internship program. Established in partnership with the former government, the YMCA is creating the opportunity for thousands of young people to gain valuable employment skills and experience.
The program reaches those who need it most, youth who have not completed high school or those in transition from school to work. This helps break the cycle of no job-no experience, no experience-no job. In my riding 55 young people from Fredericton, Oromocto, New Maryland and Chipman have benefited from this program.
The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development must renew this program today and make a long term commitment, so the YMCA can continue to provide this opportunity for young Canadians for years to come.
I wish to commend the YMCA staff and volunteers for putting the motto "Build Strong Kids, Strong Families and Strong Communities" into practice.
Fight against AIDS
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Christiane Gagnon Québec, QC
Mr. Speaker, last August, while more than 24,000 people were participating in the XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto, the Prime Minister of our country was conspicuously absent. He showed the world that he lacks leadership and compassion when it comes to one of the greatest scourges of our time.
It would have been the perfect opportunity to make up for shortcomings simply by listening to victims, stakeholders and researchers in the areas of AIDS prevention and finding a cure.
The Minister of Health and the Minister of International Cooperation made themselves look ridiculous by cancelling press conferences where they were supposedly going to announce Government of Canada funding.
Now that the dust has settled, the Prime Minister is still slow to take responsibility in the fight against AIDS. AIDS victims deserve better.
Government Programs
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Brent St. Denis Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, ON
Mr. Speaker, thanks to the sound fiscal policies of the previous Liberal government, the Conservatives inherited a budget surplus of over $13 billion.
The Conservatives have, unfortunately, chosen to push their ideological "fend for yourself" policies and have unnecessarily cut funding to programs that promote women's equality, adult literacy, programs that make a difference in aboriginal communities, and regional economic development programs that strengthen economies in areas like northern Ontario, not to mention the earlier cancellation of programs to deal with the world's looming climate change crisis and the cancellation of the GST rebates for visitors to Canada.
I have met with francophone women in my riding and with tourist operators. I have heard from advocates for literacy and those searching for ways to promote greenhouse gas abatement technology. They all decry these cuts which are simply not needed because of Canada's strong financial position.
I support those who strongly urge the minority Conservative government to reinstate funding to these essential programs.
Bloc Québécois
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Luc Harvey Louis-Hébert, QC
Mr. Speaker, since it was established, the powerless party has bandied about projects that it will never be able to bring to fruition. Let us take stock of the Bloc Québécois.
In 13 years, the Bloc Québécois was unable to convince the federal Liberals to recognize the fiscal imbalance. In 13 years, the Bloc Québécois was unable to prevent the federal Liberals from meddling in provincial jurisdictions. In 13 years, the Bloc Québécois was unable to convince the federal Liberals to give Quebec a voice at UNESCO. In 13 years, the Bloc Québécois was never, absolutely never, able to achieve real results for Quebeckers as it has always been and will always be in opposition in Ottawa.
Unlike members of the Bloc, Conservative members from Quebec defend the interests of Quebec in Ottawa. We have achieved what my friends in the Bloc cannot: real and concrete results.
Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Oral Questions
October 24th, 2006 / 2:15 p.m.
Toronto Centre
Bill Graham Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, it is quite ironic that the minister of responsibility and transparency does not sit in this House. Michael Fortier, an unelected minister, responsible for most government spending, a political minister from Montreal, responsible for the lack of assistance for older workers in Montreal, is a Montrealer who refuses to face his electorate.
Why does Mr. Fortier, who ran the Prime Minister's leadership campaign and co-chaired his election campaign, not have the strength to run in the Montreal by-election?
Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, Minister Fortier has promised to represent Montreal within cabinet and to run during the next general election. He will keep his promises.
Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Toronto Centre
Bill Graham Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, we were told that Mr. Fortier would run. We just were not told which way he was going to run. He is running away. Of course, that is in conformity with the Minister of Foreign Affairs as well.
We cannot ask the Minister of Public Works questions in the House of Commons because he is not sitting here. The Prime Minister's closest political adviser was too busy to run in the last election, but he is not too busy to sit at the cabinet table. What makes Michael Fortier so special? Why is he not required to conform to parliamentary precedent and run in the Montreal byelection?
Why does the minister for accountability get to hide from democratic accountability?
Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, it is quite obvious that the Liberal Party of Canada does not want Montreal to have representation in the federal cabinet.
We promised to ensure significant representation for Montreal and I can say to the Liberal Party that it will have its work cut out for it to find its own candidate for the byelection.
Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Toronto Centre
Bill Graham Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, I think that was a clear admission from the Prime Minister that Michael Fortier could not win that seat.
This morning senior officials from Public Works, the Treasury Board and Human Resources refused to appear before the government operations committee to speak to government cuts in programs for adult literacy, women, minorities and students.
What is going on? We have a Minister of Public Works who defies all precedent and refuses to run for a seat in the House, and we have senior officials from his department and others who refuse to appear before the democratically elected representatives of Canadians in this House.
Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Ottawa West—Nepean
John Baird President of the Treasury Board
Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition is entitled to his own opinion, but the Leader of the Opposition is not entitled to his own facts.
In fact, I appeared as President of the Treasury Board before the operations committee, the secretary of the Treasury Board appeared, and the assistant deputy minister of the Treasury Board appeared, all last week.
Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Lucienne Robillard Westmount—Ville-Marie, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister supposedly appointed Michael Fortier to cabinet to represent Montreal and, yesterday, he had the audacity to say that his minister was doing a good job, this without giving a single solid example.
Given that the Minister of Public Works and Government Services cannot account for his work to the members of this House, will the Prime Minister report to us on the achievements of his minister for Montreal? What exactly has he done for the development of Montreal?


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Quinnipiac Blows Out LIU in NEC Contest
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HAMDEN, Conn. -- Juniors Marissa Caroleo (North
Babylon, N.Y.) and Devon Gibney (Hopkinton, Mass.) each tallied six
goals, while sophomore Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) dished out
a career-high seven assists to lead the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse
team over Northeast Conference opponent Long Island, 21-7, on
Sunday afternoon at Quinnipiac Field Hockey & Lacrosse Turf
Field. The Bobcats' record improves to 9-4 overall and 6-1 in the
NEC, while the loss drops Long Island to 1-13 overall and 1-6 in
NEC action.
"I am very happy for our seniors," head coach Danie Caro said. "It's always great to finish your last regular season home game on a high note, and they did."
With six goals apiece, Gibney matched her career-high, while Caroleo matched her season-high total.
"Devon and Marissa played extremely well today at both ends of the field," said Caro. "When they both play like that, we're a really dangerous team."
After compiling a career-high six assists just three games ago against Columbia on Wednesday, Apr. 6, Allen tallied seven against the Blackbirds. The seven assists in a game are the most since Katie Latonick grabbed eight assists in a 14-9 victory over Bryant on April, 3, 2009.
"Sarah had another great day with seven assists," said Caro. "She is seeing the field really well right now and she's being very patient feeding the ball."
Senior Christine Sinnigen (Sudbury, Mass.) added five points on two goals and three assists. Senior Lauren Matuszczak (East Longmeadow, Mass.) netted two goals and one assist, while junior Jennifer Skipper (Centerport, N.Y.) added one goal and two assists in the contest. Sophomore Lianne Toomey (Hicksville, N.Y.) and freshman Michaela Tinsley (Shrewsbury, Mass.) each tallied two points on one goal and one assist in the game. Seniors Laura Iannotti (Rocky Point, N.Y.) and Kaitlyn Kelly (North Massapequa, N.Y.) each scored one goal, while sophomore Chelsea Guerrera (Wantagh, N.Y.) and freshman Kearney Sneath (Branford, Conn.) both added one assist in the win.
"Christine had her second five-point game of the weekend," said Caro. "She's peaking at the right time for us."
Gibney and Kelly led the Bobcats with four and three ground balls, respectively, on the afternoon. Gibney also led the squad with four caused turnovers while Kelly added three. Skipper and Caroleo each grabbed four draw controls on the afternoon, helping Quinnipiac earn a 20-10 advantage over Long Island in the game.
"Kaitlyn was outstanding again, and we've come to rely on her playing at that level every game," said Caro. "She sets the tone for the entire defense, and they're keeping up with her lead."
Senior Lexi DeStefano (Brookfield, Conn.) and junior Noelle Martello (Westbury, Conn.) each played one half for Quinnipiac and combined to make 11 saves in the game. Their counterparts Jacqueline Simonian and Gina Haber combined to make 14 saves in net for the Blackbirds.
The Bobcats scored seven of the game's first eight goals to take a 7-1 lead with 22:07 remaining in the first half. Caroleo netted three goals, Gibney two goals and Iannotti grabbed one score during that time frame. Quinnipiac pushed its lead to 12-3 with 4:00 remaining in the first half, as Gibney and Caroleo each tallied two scores and Sinnigen netted her first of the game.
Despite Long Island ending the first half on a three goal run, Quinnipiac responded by scoring the first five goals of the second half to increase its lead, 17-6. Matuszczak, Caroleo, Toomey, Gibney, and Kelly each scored for Quinnipiac. After Long Island scored its final goal of the contest with 11:12 remaining in the game, Quinnipiac netted the final four goals of the game on scores from Sinnigen, Gibney, Tinsley, and Skipper.
"I was very happy to be able to play everyone that dressed today," said Caro. "We were very proud that there wasn't a letdown when some of the starters came out."
Quinnipiac returns to action on Thursday, Apr. 21 when it travels to Emmitsburg, Md. to face Mount St. Mary's at 4 p.m.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and United Microelectronics Corp., two leading contract makers of semiconductors, are ramping up their 300mm manufacturing capacities in order to better serve their customers and also improve their competitive positions against Globalfoundries, a new player on the contract semiconductor market, and each other.
TSMC plans to boost output of fab 14 located in southern Taiwan at the Tainan Science Park to 6 thousand wafers by the end of 2009, and to about 35 thousand wafers in 2010, according to a BNP Paribas report cited by DigiTimes web-site. Fab 14 processes 300mm wafers at 40nm manufacturing process. It is believed that the output is increased in order to fulfill demand for Intel Atom-based system-on-chips products.
In total, TSMC now produces about 140 thousand 300mm wafers per month. Foreign institutional investors estimated the company to spend $3 billion on expansion in 2010, when its output of 300mm wafers may top 200 thousand units a month, reports Taiwan Economic News.
UMC also intends to ramp up capacity of its fab 12B to 100 thousand 300mm wafers per month, up from roughly 50 thousand today.
Globalfoundries, a joint venture between Advanced Micro Devices and Advanced Technology Investment Company, is considerably behind even today's UMC in terms of 300mm output. However, the company will merge with Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, which will be acquired by ATIC, which will improve its output and increase the amount of customers.
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Update: By the sounds of it, Andrew Silverman and Simon Cowell are no longer the BFF's that they used to be. Us Weekly is reported that Andrew filed new divorce papers two weeks ago, citing adultery. What's worse is that he even named Simon co-respondent in the papers, which basically means that there's a chance that Simon may have to be a witness and give all the dirty details on his relationship with Lauren Silverman. Yikes!
"It's really a signal to the spouse who cheated that the wronged spouse is very angry and that it's going to be a very nasty, scorched-earth, high-profile litigation," divorce attorney Martha Cohen Stine told The New York Post.
Simon has yet to make any comment on this scandalous report, but it definitely doesn't sound too good for him!
Well, this is unexpected!
Simon Cowell has always been about that "tough love" (if that's what you want to call it) but according to reports, he's going to have to switch it to "genuinely love." Are you for this news? Well…
It's being reported that he's expecting a baby. But wait, it gets more scandalous – it's with his friend's wife. Yeah, are you as surprised as we are? According to Us Weekly, Lauren Silverman, a New York City socialite, is the wife of one of Simon's close friends, Andrew Silverman, and is apparently 10 weeks along with Simon's baby. But apparently, Ace and Lauren have been having marriage issues for quite some time and supposedly has plans to leave him for Simon.
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"Lauren and Andrew have been unhappy in their marriage for some time, and their divorce has been in the works for a while," a source told Us Weekly. "As their marriage deteriorated, she and Simon became close."
Simon's rep couldn't be reached for comment, but according to the Daily Mail who reached out to Andrew's rep, they said it's a "very sensitive issue" and all questions would be directed to his lawyer. Yikes!
Do you think this rumor could be true?
And could you see Simon has a dad?


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Kikkan Randall began 2013 the same way she left 2012 — by scoring a victory.
The two-time Olympic cross country skier led qualifying by almost five seconds then won all three of her heats Tuesday in Val Mustair, Switzerland, to win for the second time in three Tour de Ski starts in freestyle sprint.
The New Year's Day effort, which came in her first competition since her 30th birthday the day before, allowed Randall to climb from 14th to fifth in the overall Tour de Ski standings.
"I used to dream of the skier that I would be when I turned 30, and I'm happy that I have lived up to my expectations," Randall said.
Randall won each heat Tuesday by at least 3.4 seconds.
The cross country skiing competition moves next to Italy. Three of the seven stages remain in the tour, which is conducted over five sites in three countries. Randall won the 3k freestyle prologue Saturday in Oberhof, Germany, to begin the Tour de Ski.
Olympian Heather McPhie won for the second time in as many FIS Freestyle World Cup dual moguls races this season with a Dec. 22 victory in Kreischberg, Austria.
Teammate Heidi Kloser followed McPhie with a career-best, second-place finish. Olympic medalist Bryon Wilson returned to the podium for the first time in two years with the men's title. Wilson, who was sidelined by a knee injury in 2011, posted his first career World Cup win.
Julia Mancuso and Mikaela Shiffrin were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup City Event, a head-to-head slalom competition in Munich on New Year's Day.
Shiffrin joined Lindsey Vonn and Mancuso in the top 10 of the Alpine World Cup overall standings after finishing a career-best eighth in the giant slalom Friday at Semmering, Austria. Shiffrin was following up her first career win, in the slalom, Dec. 20 in Are, Sweden.
Travis Ganong had a career-best, seventh-place finish in the Alpine World Cup race Saturday in Bormio, Italy.
Olympians Maria Lamb and Jonathan Kuck won allround point titles while Heather Richardson turned in record-breaking performances on the way to the sprint title during the U.S. Long Track National Championships, a five-day event that concluded Monday in Kearns, Utah. Mitch Whitmore won the men's sprint point title.
"I've won it twice before, but both times some of the top girls didn't skate the 5K," Lamb said. "This is the first time I've been allround champion when everyone skated the final distance, so it's the first time I actually felt like I won it."
Lamb closed Monday with a victory by more than 10 seconds in the 5000 meters.
Jilleanne Rookard and Petra Acker finished second and third overall among the women.
Kuck was followed by 16-year-old Emery Lehman and Patrick Meek.
"It's hard to say which is the hardest race," said Kuck, who finished with a 10K win Monday. "The 5K is hard in a different way, the 1,500 meters is hard in a different way. It's just a different kind of effort you have to put in for each race."
Meanwhile, Richardson set national records on consecutive straight days.
After setting a national record of 37.51 in the first 500-meter race Friday, Richardson came back with 37.34 in the second 500-meter race for a time that was also the best in the world this year. She broke Chris Witty's 10-year-old record with a 1:13.52 finish Saturday in the 1000 meters. Richardson then set a mark of 1:53.84 in the 1500 meters Sunday.
"It's just a confidence wave," Richardson said.
Richardson, along with Brittany Bowe and Sugar Todd, made the World Sprint and Winter World Cup team.
Whitmore won the men's sprint title over Jonathan Garcia and Clay Cholewinski. Whitmore and Garcia made the U.S. team for the World Sprint Championships.
Earlier, J.R. Celski and Lana Gehring won overall titles at the U.S. Short Track National Championships that concluded Dec. 22 at the Utah Olympic Oval. The title was Gehring's second in a row.
"I'm extremely ecstatic about my results and I was happy I was able to show that I'm back on top again," Gehring said.
Chris Creveling and Jeff Simon finished second and third behind Celski. Emily Scott and Alyson Dudek were second and third behind Gehring.
The Short Track National Championships also determine the U.S. World Cup team.
Celski, Creveling, Simon, Eddy Alvarez, Kyle Carr and Travis Jayner made the men's team. Gehring, Scott, Dudek, Sarah Chen, Jessica Smith and Kimberly Derrick made the women's team.
"I trained really hard coming back from double knee surgery and I had expectations and I succeeded so it's very satisfying," said Alvarez, who made the World Cup team for the first time. "I have a goal to make it to Sochi in 2014 and that work starts right now, so it's going to be a building process for me."
The United States roared into the semifinals of the IIHF World Junior Championships with a 7-0 rout of the Czech Republic early Wednesday morning in Ufa, Russia.
John Gaudreau had a hat trick in the win, which sets up a Thursday morning semifinal against Canada.
The United States went 2-2 to finish third out of five teams in Group A and reach the quarterfinals.
After opening the tournament with an 8-0 rout of Germany, the United States suffered back-to-back 2-1 losses to Canada and Russia. Team USA qualified for the medal round when Gaudreau and Vince Trocheck scored two goals each in Monday's 9-3 victory over Slovakia.
Jake McCabe, Gaudreau, Mike Reilly and Jacob Trouba scored in a nine-minute stretch of the first period for a 5-1 lead. Trouba has a team-high four goals in the tournament.
Gaudreau, Trocheck and Jimmy Vesey each finished with three assists.
Elsewhere, the United States advanced into Friday's semifinals having not been scored upon in three games at the IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championships in Finland. Katherine Schipper had two goals and Sidney Peters stopped 10 shots in Tuesday's 8-0 win over Sweden. The United States started with a 7-0 win against Russia, and then defeated the Czech Republic, 10-0.
The United States beat three different Canadian regional squads to begin play at the World Under-17 Challenge in Victoriaville, Quebec. The United States finished pool play with a game against Slovakia Wednesday. The semifinals and finals are scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Katie Compton and Logan Owen each produced victories and then followed them up with second-place finishes.
Compton posted her fourth UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup victory of the season Dec. 23 in Namur, Belgium. The win in the Elite Women's division allowed Compton to extend her season points lead in the UCI World Cup women's rankings.
Meredith Miller was 11th, Amy Dombroski 14th, Nicole Duke 18th and Crystal Anthony 19th. Jonathan Page finished 15th in the Elite Men's race.
Owen won by more than two minutes and Chris White was second in the Soudal Classic Citadelle de Namur Junior Men's race.
Compton and Owen then had second-place finishes at the Cyclo-cross World Cup event in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, Dec. 26.
Lily Zhang needed all seven games to defeat fellow American Ariel Hsing in a meeting of London 2012 Olympians in the women's singles final at the U.S. National Table Tennis Championships, which concluded Dec. 22 in Las Vegas.
Timothy Wang, another London Olympian, won the men's singles title.
There were a total of 781 entrants competing for 64 titles in the five-day event. Wang won three major titles. He teamed with Hsing for the mixed doubles title and Han Xiao for the men's doubles title. Jun Gao and Erica Wu won the women's doubles title.
U.S. Biathlon announced the rosters for the IBU Youth/Junior World Championships following trials in Mt. Itasca, Minn., Friday through Sunday.
The Youth/Junior World Championships are scheduled for Jan. 25-Feb. 1 in Obertilliach, Austria.
The selections were: Junior Men, Casey Smith and Jake Dalberg; Junior Women, Tara Geraghty-Moats; Youth Women, Anna Kubek, Aleksandra Zakrzewska, Mikaela Paluszek; Youth Men, Sean Doherty, Jordan McElroy, Jakob Ellingson, Brian Halligan.
Story courtesy Red Line Editorial, Inc. Tom Robinson is a freelance contributor for TeamUSA.org. Material from various news services and press releases from National Governing Bodies was used to compile this report. This story was not subject to the approval of any National Governing Bodies.