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Pueblo West Swim Club excels in home meet
The Pueblo West Swim Club Stingrays generally met their goals in and out of the water as they hosted their annual home meet at Lovell Park over the weekend.
Attendance was excellent, with approximately 130 swimmers competing, and that should go a long way toward making the meet a successful fundraiser.
"It was one of the bigger (Southeast Colorado Aquatics League) meets," said Pueblo West Swim Club head coach Camille Arnold.
The Stingrays did well in the water, too.
"We definitely had a lot of new swimmers, so we got to see what we need to work on, and that was good," Arnold said. "Some of our older swimmers did great. Keely Fisher cut time, an average of two seconds per event."
Arnold said 12-year-old Maddie Derting had a big meet; she swam her first competitive mile on Friday evening. And 11-year-old Isabel Osborne is getting close to something special.
"Her times are super-fast. She's chasing junior olympic times," Arnold said.
Leading up to the meet, one of the club's goals was to add members and increase membership. Arnold said the team has about 10-to-12 new swimmers now, and around 30 overall. She said the team has been competitive in the SECAL.
There are a couple of big summer meets left for the Stingrays, who are in Canon City this week. Then they will take a short break before ramping back up for the fall season.
For more information about the club, visit www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=copwsc.


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In case you missed it, Young The Giant released a new video for their track 'Silvertongue' on Friday! 'Silvertongue' is the latest song off of Young The Giant's new album Home of the Strange that comes out THIS FRIDAY!
Watch the video for 'Silvertongue' and pre-order your copy of Home of the Strange now on iTunes!
|August 09, 2016
In case you missed it, Chef'Special released a video for their new song 'Amígo' on Friday with footage from the EMØTIØNAL RØADSHØW Tour with twenty one pilots! Watch the video now and pick up the track on iTunes!
|August 07, 2016
Tonight's featured track is Panic! At The Disco's cover of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' off of Suicide Squad: The Album - Available now!
So you think you can love me and leave me to die
Oh baby, can't do this to me baby
Just gotta get out just gotta get right outta here
Pick up your copy of Suicide Squad: The Album today on iTunes!
|August 07, 2016
Watch Young The Giant perform their single 'Something To Believe In' on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the video above.
'Something To Believe In' is off of the band's upcoming album Home of the Strange - Available August 12th! Pre-order your copy HERE!
|August 05, 2016
Watch Young The Giant's official video for their new track 'Silvertongue' off of their new album Home of the Strange!
Download Home of the Strange today on iTunes
|August 05, 2016
Chef'Special just released the video for their new track 'Amígo'! The band filmed the video while on the EMØTIØNAL RØADSHØW Tour with twenty one pilots!
Watch the video above and pick up the track on iTunes today!
|August 04, 2016
Check out 3OH!3′s 'HEAR ME NOW' and Young The Giant's 'Jungle Youth' featured on the soundtrack for Madden '17!
Listen to both tracks on the Madden '17 playlist on Spotify HERE!
|August 03, 2016
The Front Bottoms just announced that they will be touring with Brand New & Modern Baseball this fall before the start of their Headline UK Tour!
Tickets go on sale this Friday at TheFrontBottoms.com
|July 31, 2016
Tonight's featured track is 'Young & Relentless' from Against The Current's latest album In Our Bones!
We got, we got the life unbelievable
Sleep when we're dead
Live like we're invincible
Watch the band's new live video for the track that they shot in London HERE!


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Did anyone watch any of these games? I saw them all either live or watched the replay on STO (which, IMO, did a great job covering the entire playoffs). If you didn't tune in, you really missed some exciting, well played, and hard fought games.
The D-1 game was a sleeper, but that Mooney-Coldwater game was truly an awesome game. Coldwater came back from a 21-7 deficit to a nationally ranked power to win 28-27 on a blocked extra point at the very end.
I'm sure they will replay the games this week. If you are a fan of the game, I think you will enjoy watching. What the hell else is on anyways?


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I've put a lot of thought, time, and effort into trying to produce what I consider to be a delicious pizza crust. To me, a great pizza crust is one that could be eaten with no toppings at all - if you don't have a good crust that could stand on its own, then the complete pizza will never be as good as it could be.Which brings me to my dilemma. I had some friends over for pizza, and one of them had the nerve to discard the "pizza bones" - the edge crust pieces. I have no problem with people who do this with flavorless, cardboard-like pizza. But I put my heart and soul into that crust, and to see it carelessly discarded... I wanted to strap him to a chair and cram it down his throat! So, what say you, forum members? Should I ever bother to invite this crust-neglecter back again to continue stabbing me in the heart?__Jason
I also host lots of parties, with men and their wives, all concerned about carbs, and they clear their plate, every time.I just don't have leftover bones. None.My secret...well it's a damm fine crust, thin, light and just a bit crunchy and the guests can't resist.When I say light, I make my 12" pies around 170-180 grams.When I say thin, it's almost as thin as I can stretch it.When I say crispy, my wheel sings a bit as it cuts the bottom and the cornicione.When I do dine out for pizza , for some very authentic Neapolitan pies, I look around at the other diners and my own plates, and I see bones everywhere.Maybe it's not the guests.Make those pies so good they can't stop eating.Perry
Perry,Your crusts are very lightweight (around 6 ounces) and very thin (with a thickness factor of around 0.05), and I suspect that cheese and toppings are modest also, so I can see how your guests might not leave anything behind. Peter
Peter,What's the formula for calculating thickness factor? I'm curious how you figured out how thin his dough is, especially since I can't figure out how to account for the thicker corncione section... Thanks!
Peter,What's the formula for calculating thickness factor? I'm curious how you figured out how thin his dough is, especially since I can't figure out how to account for the thicker corncione section...
Derrick,Perry mentioned that he uses 170-180 gram dough balls for a 12" pizza.For a dough ball weight of 170 grams, and a 12" pizza size with a radius of 6", the thickness factor is (170/28.35)/(3.14159 x 6 x 6) = 0.05302.For a dough ball weight of 180 grams, and the same size pizza, etc., the thickness factor is (180/28.35)/(3.14159 x 6 x 6) = 0.05614.The above thickness factor values are, at best, guides, since variations in the size of the rims can affect the crust thickness for the rest of the crust. In practice, you can tweak the thickness factor values (e.g., by using one of the dough calculating tools) to achieve the desired thickness of the crust outside of the area of your particular sized rim. Peter
And I'm guessing this 28.35 value is the density of pizza dough?
... so when VPN claims that pizzas must be no more than 0.3 cm and crust no more than 2 cm, as they using a a thickness factor-like calculation, or physically measuring?
Thomas,No, the 28.35 number is to convert grams to ounces in order to do the thickness factor calculation. There are 28.35 grams in an ounce.Peter
Ah, okay, of course (more of a metric guy myself )! So the thickness factor is measured in ounces per square inch right?I thought the thickness factor was the actual thickness of the pizza dough before bake in inches . Which gives a 2,5 mm thick pizza dough for 0.1 thickness factor. But I see that it is not so.I guess it is of course impossible to calculate the density of the pizza dough, since the volume of the risen dough probably does decrease a bit when shaping the pizza.


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'Women Aloud' fund-raiser set March 7
Members of the campus and community will contribute songs and readings for the annual "Women Aloud: The Feminine Voice in Our Lives" fund-raiser for SUNY Oswego women's studies scholarships at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, in Hewitt Union's Bell Auditorium.
Student participants will include Satomi Obata, who will play a traditional Japanese instrument known as the shamisen, and readers Rebecca Fink, Brianne Cannon and KaeLyn Rich. Community members Bobbie Palange and Rocky Farden, members of the vocal group Concinnity, will sing a few songs. English faculty member Patricia Clark will read, while Jonel Langenfeld-Rial of the theatre faculty will serve as emcee.
"Each year we've been fortunate in bringing together an engaging variety of performers, and this year is no exception," said Mark Cole of the theatre department, one of the event's coordinators.
Now in its 16th year, Women Aloud supports scholarships for students in SUNY Oswego's women's studies program. With its title a play on words relating to a time when many institutions said "no women allowed," the event is part of Herstory Month activities at the college raising awareness of women's roles in history.
"Situated at the beginning of Women's Herstory Month, 'Women Aloud' showcases the excitement and creative energy that invigorates 21st century feminism and particularly the women's studies program at SUNY Oswego," said Maureen Curtin, the program's coordinator.
Curtin explained that the women's studies program explores both Susan Brownmiller's idea that women are "all female impersonators to some degree" and Indira Gandhi's notion that "men are no more liberated than women."
"Our students wrestle with the implications of such challenges, and two of our best students will receive scholarships during 'Women Aloud' in recognition of their intellectual achievements and/or political activism," Curtin said.
Cole said that "Women Aloud" offers a meaningful opportunity to share ideas through the power of words. "In this technological age, there is a refreshing simplicity in hearing stories and poems read aloud," Cole said. "It is significant too that we come to know our students, colleagues and community members in new ways when we hear them read their favorite author or perform a treasured musical selection."
Admission is $3 for students and $5 for the general public, with a $10 special donation available for those wishing to lend additional support to the scholarship fund.
PHOTO CAPTION: Staging fund-raiser—"Women Aloud: The Feminine Voice in Our Lives," an annual fund-raiser for SUNY Oswego women's studies scholarships, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, in Hewitt Union's Bell Auditorium. Participants from the campus and community will include, bottom row from left, KaeLyn Rich, Rocky Farden and Bobbie Palange; and top row from left, Jonel Langenfeld-Rial, Patricia Clark, Satomi Obata, Rebecca Fink and Brianne Cannon.
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2008 PARALYMPIC GAMES: U.S. Archery Team Still Shooting for Gold; Fabry Sets New Paralympic Record
BEIJING, China-- Broken records and friend-on-friend competition flavored the U.S.'s quarterfinal eliminations today, leaving three U.S. archers with continued medal prospects.
Jeff Fabry (Tulare, Calif ) wasn't rusty after having a bye for two days. His performance and win in the opening match of the day not only set a standard, but also set two records. Scoring a 113 against Italian Fabio Lucas Azzolini's 97, Fabry not only beat his opponent, but also replaced Azzolini's two-day-old Paralympic record of 107.
Fabry's 113 was also good enough to overshadow the nearly year-old world record of 111 set by Osmo Kinnunen of Finland. If both Fabry and Kinnunen win or lose on Saturday, they will have the chance to meet in the finals on Sunday.
For a spot in the Men's Individual Compound- Open the competition between the U.S. and the U.S. came down to scoring tens. Neither T.J. Pemberton (Guthrie, Okla) nor Joe Bailey (Flushing, Mich.) scored less than a nine for the duration of the match, but Pemberton's six tens to Bailey's four awarded him the coveted spot in the semi-finals.
Unfortunately, Pemberton's success means that Bailey is out of the running for a medal. Pemberton will meet the Gold medalist from the 2006 European Championships, Alberto Simonelli of Italy, in the semi-finals.
Lindsey Carmichael slid by fifth ranked Korean Archer Kim Ki- Hee by one point in the final match of the day. The 86-85 win was enough to get Carmichael into the Women's Indivdiual Recurve-Standing semi-finals, and a competition date with first ranked Lee Hwa-Sook of Korea.
For more information regarding the results:http://www.results.beijing2008.cn/


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Folksy is a UK based place to buy handmade things & for makers to sell their work and find supplies. I'm pleased to announce that Max and Molly Designs now has a Folksy shop – that's good news for UK shoppers who no longer need to convert prices from US dollars
'Folksy Friday' is is a great way of showcasing the wonderful variety of items made by talented Folksy sellers & (hopefully) spreading the word about the wide array of quality handmade items that can be found on Folksy. My first Folksy Friday is inspired by the elderflower champagne that Martin & I are currently making & hope to be able to enjoy at our wedding next year!
Featured are (clockwise from top left):
♥ Elderflower Champagne Soap by Hea'ram-Skearam Soap Company
♥ Blue Gin Bottle by Fired Art
♥ Mustard Flower Hoop Earrings by Lazy Giraffe
♥ Bridal Champagne and Ivory Bubbles Bracelet by AMI Designs
♥ Wine Lovers Corkboard by I Used 2B
♥ Wine Glass Tea Towel by Charlotte Macey Textiles
Please take time to visit each of these makers' shops, which are packed full of unusual & unique handmade goodies!
As for Martin & I, the elderflower champagne is the first of many DIY projects we'll be working on in preparation for our wedding next year – look out for future blog posts about what else is in the pipeline for our handmade wedding


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The reward of running
Sometimes all it takes is a little push for motivation.
I'm about to turn 30 next month and at the beginning of the year, decided it was time for a healthier lifestyle. In addition to regular weight lifting, I began running three times a week.
I would go a mile or mile and a half on the treadmill at Anytime Fitness and make pretty decent time. Early last week I was asked by Jayne Szukalowski at Anytime to try the Lighthouse 5K run in Escanaba that was held on Saturday. It kind of took me by surprise. I'm not the kind of person that ever envisioned myself running a 5K. But at the same point, I was pushing myself more and more each time I went to the gym and a 5K really just seemed like the next logical step. So I entered.
The week leading up to the race, I pushed myself even harder on the treadmill and ran 2.5 miles on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The first two miles were doable for me, but that last half mile was tough and my times suffered. My right knee began to bother me a bit and was a constant reminder that yes, I am about to be 30 and I don't have the joints of a 21 year old any longer.
The day before the race I was a little nervous but I reminded myself that while it was technically a race, that I wasn't aiming to win. My only goal was to finish.
On Saturday as the race began, it was hard at first to be conscious of my speed. I didn't want to push myself too hard at the start and have nothing left for the finish. I completed the first two miles on the beautiful course that went through Aronson Island and around Ludington Park and was pretty spent after that, but I kept going. Then the right knee began to act up again. On that last mile, I did briefly slow to a walk twice and then pushed myself to continue. Mind over matter really does work and I was able to push the pain aside. As I came down the home stretch, the sight of the finish gave me new life and dead as I was, I sprinted the last tenth of a mile.
Running a 5K was probably one of the hardest things I've done and I probably could have trained a little more before hand, but I did it, and I made pretty decent time as well, finishing the race in 27:30. I know once I can complete that third mile without slowing down, I can get under 25 minutes. My time put me in the 47th percentile for 29 year old men nationwide. I now understand what a runners' high is though. The feeling of accomplishment and reward after finishing something that takes that much out of you, is like nothing else.
I know I'm hooked now and I will continue to push myself and probably run more 5K's in the future.
The turnout at the Lighthouse Run was tremendous and it was encouraging to see so many people of different ages and athletic backgrounds, at different stages of their fitness goals.
Anyone can do this. The key is starting slow and going at a pace you are comfortable with. There are plenty of mobile apps and websites to help you find a plan that works for you.
I kept it simple when I first started, walking a quarter of a mile as a warm up, then running my mile or two and finishing with a quarter-half mile walk.
One app I would suggest is called Couch-to-5K. I wish I knew about it when I started. It assumes you are not in great running condition and starts you off slow. The app gives you three workouts a week for nine weeks, and at the end of it you could be ready for a 5K. After you've done your first 5K, another app by the same company has a 5K-to-10K app. It all depends how much and how far you want to go.
I've found that running not only improves my mood but gives me a daily sense of accomplishment and something to strive for. I highly recommend starting a running routine, you'll feel better for it.


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Fun. will be performing at this year's MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, June 3rd and the band is giving away a pair of tickets for one lucky fan and a guest to attend this year's award show! To enter, just click HERE and sign up for the band's newsletter by Friday, May 18th! Good luck!
|May 15, 2012
Tickets are on sale now for Nick Santino of A Rocket To The Moon's Stageit concert. He will be performing his favorite cover songs on May 20th at 8pm EST. A limited number of tickets to see the show on Stageit are available on a "pay what you can" basis. Click HERE to get yours now before they're all gone!
|May 14, 2012
Congratulations to ahouseofwolves for being chosen as this weeks FBR Style Of The Week! Thanks for your submission. Check your 'Ask' box on Tumblr for a special webstore code just for you!
Submit your own photo HERE for your chance to win next week and be featured on the site all week long.
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|May 14, 2012
Watch the video above or click HERE to see a recap of the special performance that Cobra Starship did at the Chardon High School Prom in Ohio.
Paramore have announced two shows in Belfast and Edinburgh before the Reading and Leeds festivals. They'll be headlining Belsonic 2012 on Sunday, August 19th and playing at Corn Exchange on Tuesday, August 21st. The 19th marks the band's first performance in Ireland since playing sold out shows at Belfast's Kings Hall and Dublin's O2 Arena in 2010.
Tickets for both shows go on sale this Friday through Ticketmaster.
08.19 Belfast, UK @ Custom House Square (16+)
08.21 Edinburgh, UK @ Corn Exchange
08.24 Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
08.25 Wetherby, UK @ Leeds Festival
photos by Ramsey Cardy
|May 11, 2012
Cobra Starship frontman Gabe Saporta will star in the season finale of the hit TV show Gossip Girl. The episode will air Monday, May 14th on The CW. Click HERE to read more about his role in this exclusive interview!
"In between takes, I got to walk around the set and see the entire Waldorf residence. I may or may not have also taken a picture of myself in Blair's bed." - Gabe
|May 11, 2012
This week The Fueled By Ramen contest includes the brand new shirt from Twenty One Pilots as well as some stickers from the band.
HOW TO ENTER: To win this prize package just comment on the photo HERE and tell us where you would wear your brand new Twenty One Pilots t shirt.


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Der Butt gourmet restaurant at Yachthafen-Residenz Hohe Düne in Rostock-Warnemünde offers a beautifully coordinated dining experience and impeccable service. Michelin-starred chef Matthias Stolze sets great store by fresh produce from the Baltic region and lends a modern touch to traditional specialities that have been all but forgotten. Restaurant manager and sommelier Thomas Heimann can offer expert advice on the exquisite selection of wines from the 'transparent' cellar.
This splendid, quietly located estate features a manor house, a coachhouse and a beautiful park. The culinary masterpieces served in the gourmet restaurant blend freshness, creativity and skill. Exquisite decor and perfect details create the atmosphere of a private house, and in summer the leafy, candlelit terrace offers an intimate dining ambience. Björn Swanson, chef de cuisine at Gutshaus Stolpe, conjures magical dishes that skilfully demonstrate both his professionalism and his enjoyment of cooking.
Lisette, the hotel's gourmet restaurant, is where chef de cuisine Torsten Räth enthrals his guests with exquisite regional delicacies. Locally sourced fish and game specialities can be enjoyed in the English-style conservatory, or mediterranean dishes, sophisticated desserts and fine wines on the lake terrace. Many dishes are prepared using exclusively regional organic ingredients, and there is plenty of choice for diabetics and health-conscious eaters.
The Friedrich Franz gourmet restaurant in the historical Kurhaus Grand Hotel Heiligendamm offers breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea, 26 covers and an atmosphere of refined sophistication. Michelin-starred chef Ronny Siewert has been in charge of the kitchen here since March 2008. Whilst his food is rooted in classic French cuisine, he takes his inspiration from the seasons to create menus that combine quality regional produce to stunning effect.
The Blauer Salon gourmet restaurant on the seaside promenade in Ahlbeck, on the sunny island of Usedom, offers a harmonious, classically elegant ambience combined with cuisine of the highest standard. Executive chef Hark Pezely, one of the best chefs on the island, and his team consistently excel in traditional gourmet cooking with an innovative slant. Regional and seasonal produce work brilliantly together and provide constant variety.
Hotel Kleines Meer, right beside Lake Müritz in Waren's quaint old quarter, offers 30 beautifully appointed, individually designed rooms with wonderful views. The restaurant serves top-notch ingredients from the Müritz region and consistently earns high rankings in the Gault Millau guide. Guests can choose from a variety of packages, enjoy balmy evenings on the terrace overlooking Lake Müritz in summer or snuggle up by the fire with a glass of red wine in winter.
The Gute Stube uses organic produce almost exclusively. The restaurant serves country-house-style cuisine, with an emphasis on herbs, that is expertly prepared using quality ingredients from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, sustainable fish from regional suppliers and locally sourced game.
Restaurant freustil is located at the four-star superior Vier Jahreszeiten Hotel in the seaside resort of Binz, which boasts fine sandy beaches and nearly 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. Michelin-starred chef Ralf Haug takes his guests on a culinary journey around the island of Rügen while also incorporating flavours from faraway places. He focuses primarily, but not exclusively, on regional dishes and on creating delicious alternatives to fish and meat dishes.
From the roof of Strandhotel Fischland, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Baltic Sea that stretch for miles – the perfect setting for a visit to the Ostseelounge gourmet restaurant. Head chef Pierre Nippkow and his team believe in creating fresh and modern regional cuisine for the most discerning diners and have won numerous awards. The sublime food, fine wines and exclusive ambience make the Ostseelounge one of the best restaurants in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
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Barnard News
Read comments from faculty on key election issues.
Meet Barnard's new chief academic officer
Psychology professor explains psychological reason for poor performance of replacement referees.
For Newsweek/The Daily Beast, Barnard's President writes about the challenges of "having it all"
Barnard hosts Women in Public Service Project event, "A Global Conversation: Women Leaders Respond to the United Nations General Assembly"
Sky-high Learning: Studying biology and ecology on New York City's green roofs
Diverse Issues in Higher Education covers the premiere of Forty Years Later: Now Can We Talk?, a documentary executive produced by Prof. Lee Anne Bell.


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SOLIS – Jaylin Grace is the name chosen for the newborn daughter of Jason and Tera (Benoit) Solis of Gladstne. The infant weighed 8 pounds, 5.2 ounces, and was 20 inches long when she was delivered at 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 26 at OSF St. Francis Hospital.
Jaylin joins brother, Trevor, and sister, Brianna, at home.
James and Kelly Benoit of Escanaba and Lynn and David Brock of Gladstone are the baby's maternal grandparents. Paternal grandparents are Kari Solis of Escanaba and Gary Solis of Gladstone.
Great-grandparents are Wayne and Grace Keach of Fox Lake, Wis., and Alice Solis of Gladstone.
MULLIN – Nicholas and Meghan (Cowell) Mullin of Mount Pleasant welcomed their second child, a son, born at 10:44 a.m. on Oct. 28. Named Ronan James, the infant weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces at birth, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Ronan joins a brother, Connor, at home.
The baby's grandparents are Dan and Vicki Mullin of Danforth, Bonnie Cowell of Escanaba, and Dennis Cowell of Kipling.
Frances Mullin and Patricia Schomin are the baby's great-grandmothers.
ONEY – Matt and Carrie Oney of East Lansing are the parents of a baby girl, born at Sparrow Hospital on Dec. 14 at 8:32 a.m. The infant weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 inches long. She has been named Olivia Jo.
The baby's maternal grandparents are Charlie and Patty Creten of Gladstone. Paternal grandparents are Norm and Myrna Oney of Windsor Locks, Conn., and Kathe Burke of Aurora, Colo.
WALKER – Michael Walker and Ashley Deneau of Escanaba, welcomed a son, Godrick Owen Charles-Michkel, born Jan. 4 at 3:06 p.m. Godrick weighed 4 pounds 15.7 ounces, and was 18 inches long when he was delivered at OSF?St. Francis Hospital.
He is the couple's firstborn child.
The baby's grandparents are Greg and Becky Deneau of Escanaba, and Connie Walker of Crystal, Mich.
Great-grandparents are Peggy Brown, Marvin Coulliard, Roger Deneau, and Sharon Deneau, all of Escanaba, and Jean Avey of Crystal.


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About the Author: John M. Brandolino serves in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL).
I'm attending the 14th International Anticorruption Conference (IACC), currently being held in Bangkok through Saturday. Lively discussions and differing viewpoints are to be expected at this event involving nearly 200 speakers and sponsored and run by non-governmental organizations, such as Transparency International, that are highly vested and engaged in countering corruption.
Transparency International created the IACC in the 1980's, when very few people -- governmental and non-governmental alike -- were focusing on corruption. Now, the biennial gathering has become a premier event attracting over 1,500 individuals from all walks of government, businesses, and civil society. Inconceivable at the time of the first IACC, we now have a detailed global set of commitments against corruption -- the UN Convention against Corruption -- that have been legally embraced by over 140 countries, including the United States.
The U.S. Government policy is that we should encourage open discussion about corruption and how we can best prevent and combat it, despite the fact that the discussion can occasionally be directed towards us. Expert discussions allow a deeper look at the anticorruption actions of governments, and this inevitably leads to a better understanding about how to counter corruption.
It also over the long term paints a favorable picture of the United States. The various NGOs involved in organizing the IACC have recognized this by asking the United States to join the IACC's International Program Committee, the only government other than host government Thailand serving in this capacity. Officials from the State Department INL Bureau's anticorruption team worked closely with the IACC Board to help put together the agenda, including developing a new Leader's Forum during the opening plenary. Through the American Bar Association, we supported a number of panels and speakers. Secretary Clinton provided a video message during the opening session, highlighting recently unveiled multilateral anticorruption initiatives developed in the UN and G-20 with U.S. leadership.
In the end, any one of the 1,500 participants at this year's IACC will hear the occasional comment or criticism against the United States. But during the course of this 14th IACC they will also hear, among other things, about our unprecedented prosecutions against bribery of foreign officials, our tools to deny safe haven to corrupt officials, our financial disclosure systems, our actions to set an example as one of the first countries to be reviewed under the new mechanism for reviewing implementation of the UN Convention, our efforts to identify how organized crime and corruption converge and our numerous anticorruption technical assistance programs that we fund. Various U.S. officials, including me, are slated to join several of the workshops as panelists.
We do not fear an open discussion on corruption. Rather, we use our diplomatic and other skills to encourage and support a substantive and expert analysis of the issue. This, in turn, serves our interests by moving the international community forward against corruption and cementing our constructive place in much-needed and critical global partnerships against this scourge.


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How do I retrieve items that were recovered or seized?
You can call our Scientific Investigations Unit at (442) 265-2064 and schedule an appointment to retrieve your property. No property will be released without an appointment. All gun releases require a California Department of Justice law Enforcement Gun Release (LEGR) for release.
How do I get a ticket signed off?
All ticket sign-offs require an appointment, and will only be done on the following days:
South County
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Salton City
How do I get a copy of a report for my records or insurance?
Call the Sheriff's records division (442) 265-2125 during business hours 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Please have your report number handy. If you do not have your report number, be prepared to provide the date, time, location and the names of the parties involved.
How can I become a volunteer with the Sheriff's Office?
Contact our VolunteerServices coordinator, Sr. Deputy Yvonne Naud at (442) 265-2095 for information.
Jail Visitation Questions
Do you have an online listing of inmates in your custody?
Yes- the VINES link lists all inmates in custody.
How can I find out if someone is in custody?
You can call the Jail Information number at (442) 265-2220. They can check to see if someone is in custody.
What days can I visit?
Inmate visitation is based on the Inmate's housing assignment.
Click here to download the Jail Visiting Hours Schedule
Click here to download important Jail Visitation Rules
Or you can call the inmate visitation number at (442) 265-2220 to find out the visitation days of a particular inmate or visit the following website www.telmate.ca
How can I get someone bailed out of jail?
The jail accepts bank cashier's checks for the exact amount of bail, US currency and bail bonds.
What is my court date?
We do not give court date information.
What can I wear to visit?
No low cut shirts, no shorts shorts, and no tank tops allowed.
What can bring to an inmate?
You cannot bring anything to an inmate.
What is VINE Link?
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is an automated system that will notify you of an inmate's release from jail. You must register by using the VINE link to be notified of an inmate released from custody.
When will the inmate be released?
Releases are done when release paperwork is processed.
How much time did the inmate get sentenced to?
We do not give inmate sentence information. The inmate knows his sentence time.
How can I send money to an inmate?
You can mail a money order up to $20, or a bank check for more than $20. The check must be made out to "Imperial County Sheriff's Office." Put the name and booking number of the inmate on the check.
What identification is necessary to visit an inmate or leave money?
You need to have a government issued ID with your photo on it.
What identification is necessary to bring a child to visit an inmate?
A parent or legal guardian may bring in a child of an inmate. A legal guardian must bring paperwork showing guardianship.
Can I drop off mail in the front office of the jail?
No- all mail must be mailed through the US Postal Service.
What can I bring in with me when I visit?
You may only bring in your identification and keys to your vehicle. Purses, bags, or brief cases are not allowed.
Court Services Questions
I carry a pocket knife with me, so can I enter the court house with the knife.
You are welcome; however your pocket knife is not. We recommend that you leave it in your vehicle or at home.
Do I have to submit to the weapons screening?
All persons, including state court employees are subject to the weapon security screening. Your failure to submit to the screening will result in you being denied access to the buildings.
Is there handicapped access to the courts?
Yes, the El Cento, Calexico, and Brawley courthouses all have handicap access.
Where is the public parking located?
The public parking for the El Centro Court is located on the corner of 10th and State Street.
The parking Lot for Calexico is adjacent to the Court facility.
The parking for the Brawley Court is located adjacent to the building.
What's the physical address for the courts?
El Centro Court is located at 939 Main Street, El Centro, Ca.
Calexico Court is located 415 4th Street, Calexico, Ca.
Brawley Court is located at 220 Main Street, Brawley, Ca.
Calling 911 Questions
911 is an emergency response service provided by the Imperial County Sheriff's Office to assist the citizens of our county with receiving law enforcement, fire, and ambulance assistance during crisis times. Sheriff's Office Public Safety Dispatchers man special emergency phone lines 24 hours a day so that the citizens of Imperial County may receive help as expeditiously as possible. At the same time as they answer 911 calls, Sheriff's Office Public Safety Dispatchers also answer non-emergency calls on regular phone lines.
When should I call 911?
911 Emergency calls should be made only in cases such as a crime in progress, a fire, a medical emergency or similar threatening cases. A possible 911 situation can involve something you see – a burglar breaking in to a neighbor's house, a fire or an automobile accident. It can also involve what you hear – a woman screaming or yelling, "Don't hit me again", gunfire, an explosion or glass breaking.
Is calling 911 when you do not really have an emergency a crime?
YES. According to California Penal Code 653x, it is a misdemeanor to dial 911 unless you are doing so to report a true emergency.
When should I NOT call 911?
- To get a Telephone Number: Call information (411) or check the telephone book.
- To report a Power or Cable Outage: Call your local power or cable company.
- To get Weather Information: Contact the National Weather Service recording at 352-3360.
- To get Road Conditions: Contact the California Highway Patrol Automated Road and Weather Advisory at 482-2555 or (800) 427-7623.
- To get information about School Closings: Check for closures on major television and radio stations or contact the school.
- To get Directions or an Address: Most streets and maps can be found online using a web site such as Google Maps or Map Quest.
- To get Household or Automobile Repairs: Contact a repair service of your choice
- To get Legal Advice: Check the phone book under Legal Services
- To report an Injured Domestic Animal: Contact a local veterinarian or the Humane Society at 339-6291.
These calls tie up phone lines and 911 Dispatchers; this could delay them from helping someone with a true life & death emergency.
What should I expect when I call 911, and why do Public Safety Dispatchers ask all those questions?
Information helps us better serve you. Keep in mind, Public Safety Dispatchers go through specialized training to help them rapidly and accurately process your call for help. Some of the questions are always the same:
- "911, Where is your emergency?" This question is necessary because the location of the emergency may not be where the caller is at.
- "What is the telephone number you are calling from?" We need a number to call you back if the phone line gets disconnected.
- "Is this an emergency?" Dispatchers must often deal with 911 calls for directions, weather conditions or traffic information. This misuse of 911 is unacceptable, and has the potential of delaying true emergency calls.
- "What is the problem? Tell me exactly what happened."It is important for the dispatcher to determine the nature of the call in order to dispatch the appropriate resources (Fire, EMS or Law Enforcement).
Once this initial information is determined, appropriate help can be dispatched.
Though the questions we ask may sometimes seem insignificant to you at the time, they are of great importance to us in guiding the appropriate help when you need it. Depending on the type of emergency, the dispatcher may need to keep you on the line to provide further instructions or information until help arrives.
By remaining on the line with the 911 Dispatcher and answering all these questions, am I delaying the help that I need?
NO. Be assured that while you are being asked the questions, appropriate help is being dispatched. In many cases, the 911 dispatcher asks the questions while another dispatcher is sending help.
Why does it sometimes seem like it takes forever for help to arrive?
Often times, this is all relative. When a person comes under extreme stress such as during a time of emergency, time can often seem to move slower than usual. Time perception can become distorted. In most cases, first responders arrive on the scene within a short time.
Does your 911 Center have the ability to assist someone who doesn't speak English?
YES. The Imperial County Sheriff's Office E-911 Center utilizes AT&T's Language Line Service to translate 911 calls from non-English speaking callers. AT&T's Language Line Service is capable of translating over 170 spoken languages. With the touch of a single button, the 911 dispatcher connects the caller with this service and remains on the line taking the information as the translator mediates the call. To see a complete list of languages that AT&T's Language Line Service is capable of translating, click HERE http://languageline.com/main/files/Language_List_02_17_09.pdf
Tips for calling 911
Try to answer questions as calmly and clearly as possible. Remain on the phone line until the dispatcher tells you it is ok to hang up. The more cooperative you are and the more information you provide, the faster help can be dispatched. Remember, you are not delaying help by answering these questions. In fact, you are ensuring that first responders have information to better help you. The more information that can be relayed to the responding deputy, ambulance or fire truck, the better and safer the situation can be managed.
It is important that you relay where the emergency is occurring. At times, you may not know where you are at. The dispatcher will ask you a series of questions to help you remember where you were headed, what road you took, etc. Remember, it is your responsibility to take note of what street you are on, what cross street you are near, what mile markers you passed, etc. Keeping your location in mind will enable the dispatcher to send help more quickly and efficiently.
Post your house numbers. Make sure that they are clearly visible and reflective at night. If you live down a long driveway or path, make sure that your house numbers are indicated at the entrance to the path. It makes it much easier for first responders to find your location during an emergency.
Gather as many facts as you can under the circumstances and write them down so you won't forget. When reporting a crime in progress, it is unlikely that the perpetrator will remain on scene and in one place until law enforcement arrives. Take a second look – a minute gathering more complete information may be worth the delay. By obtaining a detailed description of the person or vehicle, law enforcement will be watching for him/her or vehicle on the way to the call and they can take action if the encounter them before arriving at the scene. If you are describing a person please note the race of the person, whether they are a female or a male, what the person is wearing, color of hair and any outstanding marks, scars or tattoos. With a car description, a license plate number is great if you can get it or special characteristics such as dents, broken lights. It will help responding units better identify the suspect vehicle versus just a "red car"
Questions Frequently Asked of Deputies
Where is the Jail located?
328 Applestill Road, El Centro Ca. It is located directly south of the city of El Centro at the corner of Clark and McCabe, next the Sheriff's Main Office.
What is the Sheriff's Office Jurisdiction?
The County of Imperial has a total of 4,482 square miles, 4,175 miles of it is land and 307 square miles of it is water. The Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over all of it.
Why doesn't the Sheriff Patrol the smaller cities?
The Sheriff's Office patrols the unincorporated portions of the county and unincorporated towns such as Niland, Seeley, Heber, Winterhaven and the Quechan Indian Nation. The city police patrol the incorporated cities for which they are hired. Sometimes the Sheriff's Office will assist cities or other agencies when they are overwhelmed or unable to provide the needed service.
What is the difference between a Police Chief and a Sheriff?
The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the county. He is elected by the people of the county by general election and is answerable to the people of the county. A Police Chief is responsible for the city for which he is hired. He is appointed to his position by a Mayor, City Council or City Administrator and is answerable to that person or body.
Can a Deputy Sheriff arrest people in the city and give traffic tickets?
Yes. All full time California Peace Officers have police powers throughout the State of California. Typically the California Highway Patrol patrols the highways and the city Police patrol the incorporated cities, but any Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer or CHP Officer can cite or arrest anywhere in the state.
How can I get a copy of my report or find out the status of my case?
Call the Sheriff's records division (760) 339-6345 during business hours 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Please have your report number handy. If you do not have your report number, be prepared to provide the date, time, location and the names of the parties involved.
How can I get a restraining order against someone?
Restraining orders are issued by a judge, restricting contact between individuals. You need to apply for the order at the Imperial County Superior Court House.
How long does it take to have a Deputy respond to my call?
Calls for service are handled by order of priority based on the level of urgency. Crimes in progress, rescues and felonies take precedence over non-violent crimes and reports. Please do not use the 911 system for non-emergency situations.
Do I have to give my name when reporting a crime?
No. We understand that you may not want to be identified by the people you are reporting. You can request that your information be kept confidential or that the deputies not contact you when they respond.


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Tennessee collects four votes in Top 25 Poll preventing Oklahoma from a third sweep
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Sooners (39-3, 8-1 Big 12) continue their reign atop the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll this week with Tennessee (42-6, 15-3 SEC) closing the gap receiving four of the 20 first-place votes the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America and USA Softball announced today. The Sooners, who suffered their first Big 12 Conference loss, received the remaining 16 votes to maintain their No. 1 ranking.
Click here to see the complete ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25.
The Sooners took to the road to meet up with No. 7 Texas (39-6, 9-2 Big 12) for a three-game series with the victor coming out of the series with the lead in the Big 12 Conference. In game one, the Sooners jumped on Texas ace Blaire Luna (Austin, Texas) early to come out with a 6-1 win. Game two had the opposite result as Oklahoma fell early to Texas, and despite a last inning rally, fell 4-2 to the Longhorns. Oklahoma finished the series with a 5-3 win over Texas with the help of Shelby Pendley (Rio Rancho, N.M.), who hit two home runs to secure the win.
Tennessee tightened their grip on the No. 2 spot this week following their series sweep of Ole Miss. The Lady Vols took game one 12-4 (five innings) and followed with two run-rules: 15-5 (six innings) and 9-1 (five innings). Florida (45-5, 14-4 SEC) rose back to the No. 3 spot this week following an 8-0 (five innings) standalone win over then-No. 23 Florida State (37-15, 16-2 ACC) and a three-game series sweep of Longwood (5-1, 9-5 and 8-0). Also rising in the poll this week is No. 4 Oregon (38-6, 13-2 Pac-12), who collected two wins over Portland State: 5-0 and 8-0 (five innings).
Arizona State (39-7, 10-5 Pac-12) fell to No. 5 this week after dropping a series to unranked Utah. The Sun Devils suffered back-to-back losses to the Utes, 4-5 (eight innings) and 6-5, before rebounding in game three to finish the series with a 6-4 win. Rounding out the Top 10: No. 6 Alabama (40-7, 12-6 SEC) had a win over Southern Mississippi and went 2-1 with Mississippi State; TNo. 7 Texas was 1-2 against Oklahoma; TNo. 7 Louisville (42-6, 15-1 Big East) collected two wins over Pittsburgh and swept Villanova in their three-game series matchup; No. 9 Michigan (39-7, 16-0 Big 10) kept their Big 10 record flawless after a nine-inning win over Indiana and a series sweep of Iowa; No. 10 California (35-9, 9-6 Pac-12) cruised past Santa Clara and went 2-1 with Oregon State.
Rejoining the Top 25 this week is No. 23 Georgia (34-15, 11-7), who had a loss to SC Upstate and a series sweep over then-No. 13 Texas A&M (35-12, 6-11 SEC). No. 25 Arkansas (30-17, 8-10 SEC) makes their first appearance in the poll this season after a series win over then-No. 17 Kentucky (34-14, 10-8 SEC). Dropping out is last week's No. 22 Tulsa (33-13-1, 13-5 C-USA) and TNo. 25 Arizona (28-19, 5-10 Pac-12) and TNo. 25 North Carolina (35-15, 11-5 ACC).The ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll is voted on by coaching representatives from 11 Division I Conferences in the 15 ASA/USA Softball Regions as well as members of National and Local media who consistently cover Division I Softball across the country.


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Nick Zinner (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) is a musician who ceaselessly surprises us with his versatility. Last year, he created an incredible installation based on some of his tour photos for our event series (did you know Zinner is also an accomplished photographer?). This past May, he blew us away again when he led an orchestral ensemble of 41 strings in an originally composed performance celebrating the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. Organic clothing company Loomstate put on the event, where Zinner conducted and played with an impressive lineup of violins, violas, cellos, electric and acoustic guitars, upright bass, electric bass (and some drums and synths thrown in for good measure). "Writing this piece has been different than anything I've ever done," Zinner says in the behind-the scenes-video (above), "I just want to make something that's good and has some sort of emotional resonance, something that's easy to connect with."
The music undoubtedly invokes this emotional experience, chronicling the ups and downs of the four seasons--at times dark and moody and joyfully elated at others. The composition, called 41 Strings, was created in collaboration with Hisham Akira Bharoocha and Ben Vida of Soft Circle, and seems to honor the classical tradition of concertos (see The Four Seasons by Vivaldi), but with a more modern, rock 'n' roll feel that one would expect out of Zinner. Visuals by Yoshi Sodeoka, E*Rock and Dawn of Man complemented the untraditional musical performance, as well as an interactive sculpture in an adjoining room by Ernesto Klar, who exhibited at our Paris event. The video above chronicles the creation of the piece from its initial conception and composition, to its final performance. Stream the full 41 Strings composition here: 41 STRINGS by creatorsproject


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Composer, singer, electronic manipulator, violinist and theremin player Maja Solveig Kjelstrup Ratkje released this, her debut album, on CD in 2002, now available again on vinyl LP.
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"The debut solo album from founding Spunk member and composer Maja Ratkje has secured her a place among the finest experimental singers. From the weird and furious to the enchanting and beautiful, this is an album rich in atmosphere, color and creative madness. First released on CD in 2002 and now available on vinyl for the first time, this is a central release in Rune Grammofon's catalogue and is an essential item in any record collection of experimental music.
Composer, singer, electronic manipulator -- and sometimes, violinist and theremin player -- Maja Solveig Kjelstrup Ratkje (born 1973) has exceptionally impressive credentials. Her compositions have been performed in more than 30 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain, Austria, the Netherlands, Japan, USA and the Scandinavian countries. Performers include distinguished ensembles such as Oslo Sinfonietta and Cikada and Vertavo string quartets. Her teachers have included great contemporary composers like Sofia Gubaidulina, Louis Andriessen, Klaus Huber and Kaija Saariaho, and her own works have won international and Norwegian prizes.
She has recorded and performed with a myriad of musicians, among them Ikue Mori, Zeena Parkins, Sylvie Courvoisier, Lasse Marhaug, Paal Nilssen-Love, Poing, members of Enslaved and of course Spunk, the all-female improv quartet she co-founded in 1999 and who have released six albums on Rune Grammofon, including the impressive Das Wohltemperierte Spunk 6CD box set (RCD 2140CD)."-Rune Grammofon
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The following is a a summary of our class review of the "Seedbomb Burlington" class project.
What worked well
Overall the expressed consensus was that the project went well. Materials were easy to get and to work with. The use of media, especially social media (such as Facebook), was considered successful. Many people beyond the class participated in the workshops, with a wide demographic among those interested, and there were expressions of interest from schools and individuals for follow-up workshops. Community engagement — including donations from organizations and businesses — was high. And in the end several hundred — perhaps close to 1000 — seedbombs were created and disseminated. The sense was that we made an impact and that that impact will not have been in vain.
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POSEN-The Posen boys basketball team hosted Hale on Thursday in a 64-53 loss that saw the Vikings leading in the first half.
Posen head coach Steve Hentkowski commented on his team's second-half play.
"We had a really poor second half, especially in the third quarter. Hale is a great team and we have to be ready to play against teams of that caliber if we want to continue to win," he said.
The first quarter ended with a 19-15 lead by Hale but Posen outscored them 14-9 in the second quarter to take a 29-26 lead.
The third quarter saw Posen score only nine points to Hale's 20, giving Hale the chance to take a 46-38 lead. Posen produced 15 points to Hale's 18 in the fourth quarter to lose 64-53.
Top scorers for Posen included Nick Hincka with 22 points, Travis Sharpe with 12 and Warren Beach with 11. Hale's top scorers included Italo Cicopti with 18 points, Trey Focks with 17 and Dan Katteman with 14.
Posen's loss puts the Vikings at 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the North Star League. They travel to Atlanta on Monday.
Posen's JV won earlier in the night.
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Atlanta 51
FAIRVIEW-The Fairview boys basketball team opened 2013 with a win, holding off Atlanta in a 52-51 victory on Thursday.
Hudson Szubelak led the Eagles (2-3) with 16 points and was one of four Fairview players in double figures. David Haskin had 14 points and Kasson Willobee and Austin Handrich each added 11.
Jake Chambers led the Huskies with 22 points.
Atlanta outscored Fairview 18-4 in the first quarter, but only held a four-point lead at the half, 28-24.
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This week, July 26-30, 2010, I am in Washington DC for the annual [2010 System Storage Technical University]. As with last year, we have joined forces with the System x team. Since we are in Washington DC this time, IBM added a "Federal Track" to focus on government challenges and solutions. So, basically, offering attendees the option to attend three conferences for one low price.
This conference was previously called the "Symposium", but IBM changed the name to "Technical University" to emphasize the technical nature of the conference. No marketing puffery like "Journey to the Private Cloud" here! Instead, this is bona fide technical training, qualifying attendees to count this towards their Continuing Professional Education (CPE).
(Note to my readers:The blogosphere is like a playground. In the center are four-year-olds throwing sand into each other's faces, while mature adults sit on benches watching the action, and only jumping in as needed. For example, fellow blogger Chuck Hollis (EMC) got sand in his face for promising to resign if EMC ever offered a tacky storage guarantee, and then [failed to follow through on his promise] when it happened.
Several of my readers asked me to respond to another EMC blogger's latest [fistful of sand]. A few months ago, fellow blogger Barry Burke (EMC) committed to [stick to facts] in posts on his Storage Anarchist blog. That didn't last long! BarryB apparently has fallen in line with EMC's over-promise-then-under-deliver approach. Unfortunately, I will be busy covering the conference and IBM's robust portfolio of offerings, so won't have time to address BarryB's stinking pile of rumor and hearsay until next week or later. I am sorry to disappoint.)
This conference is designed to help IT professionals make their business and IT infrastructure more dynamic and, in the process, help reduce costs, mitigate risks, and improve service. This technical conference event is geared to IT and Business Managers, Data Center Managers, Project Managers, System Programmers, Server and Storage Administrators, Database Administrators, Business Continuity and Capacity Planners, IBM Business Partners and other IT Professionals. This week will offer over 300 different sessions and hands-on labs, certification exams, and a Solutions Center.For those who want a quick stroll through memory lane, here are my posts from past events:
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why did n2 close down? i thought they were doing good?
whats going to happen to all their stuff that they have?
are they going to reopen a field?
i was never able to play at n2 even though i would love to but i hope that they open back up
why did n2 close down?
Started by Kriegersa, Nov 21 2008 08:38 AM
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Posted 21 November 2008 - 08:38 AM
Posted 27 December 2008 - 06:36 PM
Im really not sure, I will ask Roy tommorow. and see if i can get some info.
Posted 22 March 2009 - 09:42 AM
We are back open and under new management! Right now we have two airball fields up and are working on finishing a scenario field. We are open on saturdays only as of right now, 9am - 5pm.
If you have any other questions feel free to pm me.
If you have any other questions feel free to pm me.
Edited by Meph, 22 March 2009 - 09:43 AM.
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Posted 30 June 2009 - 03:09 AM
well i dont think n2 is gonna ever get up and running. They are closed down again. But idc because i work at doom oh well sucks for them.
Posted 30 October 2009 - 09:02 AM
THis is why......
THis is why......
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (131 votes).
In short: My first half marathon and despite the awful weather conditions and the hills I can say I'm glad I did it. Friendly runners, excellent marshalls and water volunteers for helping out in such awful weather, tea and bun and a reasonable time!Date of review: November 28, 2006
In short: Today Downton - tomorrow Ben Nevis! Great fun - Support, organisation & value, excellentIn full: My first half, to celebrate my 60th year and if anybody had said a year ago I would be spending a Sunday morning running through hail, floods thunder & lightning just to qualify for cup of tea & a bun (plus medal & T shirt) I would have told them they were insane. Can't wait for next year!Date of review: November 28, 2006
In short: A tough one for a first timer - especially in that weather!Date of review: November 28, 2006
In short: Superb organisation, tough course but welcoming of all standards - why can't all races be like this?In full: Shame about the weather this year but doesn't detract from what is a super little race. Excellent organisation, nice touches (bun + tea + medal + tshirt at the end), great marshalling, not too crowded. The last half a mile is a bit nerve-wracking traffic-wise, but short of stopping traffic, I'm not sure what can be done about this. Masseurs at the race HQ were very welcome!Date of review: November 27, 2006
In short: FantasticIn full: This was my first half marathon, the longest distance I've ever run and I loved it. We ran through torrential rain, hail, lightning and through almost foot deep flooded roads... AWESOME! Everyone was in great spirits and the marshalls and spectators were great, always cheering everyone on. Encouragement itself can feel like a big energy boost. Without writing a whole essay about the race, I can just say overall it was well organised and a LOT of fun... (I actually enjoyed the hills!)Big thanks to all the organisers, marshalls and spectators for putting it on, see you next year!Date of review: November 27, 2006
In short: Not for the orientationally challenged...In full: After registering for this race online, I received my race pack in about a week -- it was well-organised with all the details ironed out...except...a group of us slow-pokes got very lost and ended up a few miles off the race course! I guess the wind and rain must have done away with some markers (and marshalls)! It was a good laugh when I was about to finish as the first woman in 90 minutes or so, but I'd only done about 10 miles! So, be warned that you need to know the race course, as the only person we saw after the 3-mile mark was a man in a van and neon vest who nodded to us as we went the wrong way!Well done for those who kept up with the speedsters and knew where to go!Date of review: November 27, 2006
In short: Wonderful event, some of the best scenery I've ever seen.In full: My second time at the Downton half marathon and this is definitely one of my favourites, despite the horrendous conditions this time round. Worth doing it just for the scenery, but not a course to get a PB on. Glad there were more t-shirts this year, and a nicer design too! Tea and buns provided by the friendly ladies was a nice touch, and I'd like to say thank you to the girls at the last water station who cheered me up just as I was starting to flag!Date of review: November 27, 2006
In short: Splish Splosh, ooch ouch, but worth the experienceIn full: i have to agree - well done to the marshalls and water pod people. they can't have enjoyed the weather. it was good to be met at these points by smiley faces and encouragement. just goes to show they were truely as mad as us runners! this is definitely a run that is value for money, especially with the T-shirt and medals and the sticky bun made it for me.i was with a small group of 4 or 5 at the 1hr 30min mark and to you all well done in the inclement weather.i hope to see you all at Bath, Taunton and London if you're really mad!bizarrely enough i actually got my personal best time in this race, which makes me wish it had been dry and who knows....it was good to see a full turn out for a small village even with the weather, but that makes the race. it was nice to find such a friendly atmosphere as well, all prepared to talk and support each other through the run.i may choose to run up the River Severn next year, i think it would be easier!i would consider doing this run again and can only take the word of others that the scenery is good, as i couldn't see it.Well done to everyone who took part including organisers and lets hope for more like this in the future. better then Bristol 1/2 marathon this year!!can anyone tell me how to find out the results for my curisity?Are there any pictures anywhere as i remember seeing a flash at some point and i don't think that was the lightning!Date of review: November 27, 2006
In short: Well done Downton, I'm coming back next year!Date of review: November 27, 2006
In short: This was my first half marathon and I really enjoyed it, despite the horrendous conditions. Looking forward to running this course again.Date of review: November 27, 2006
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I have got used to hearing "I don't like you anymore," and the even harsher "I don't love you now."
When used in comedy context, I have absolutely no problem with them, you know, when we are messing around, switching sides in role playing games of Transformers or Star Wars, I think they are probably fair.
And they are always said with a smile, or at least, a cheeky smirk.
I do not use them myself, but I have regularly become a recipient.
My standard retort is usually "that's fine" or "join the club", they regularly work, in so much that they usually encourage my son to retract his earlier, ill thought, claims.
Thing is, the use of such glib and cruel lines has been extended to other situations, and to other people.
'We' had an incident recently when on a day out I refused his random request 'for something – anything – from the shop'.
It was clear he just wanted to buy something, or get something, for the sake of it, so I saw refusal as my only option. Well, not only option, but the right one.
Tantrum on the car park ensued, tears flowed, and then I got a blarty 'I don't like you'.
As the waterworks were already on, I felt there was really no risk in making the situation worse, and instead of doing my best to ignore and correct this behaviour, I chose to explain why he really should not be saying such things, especially if he does not mean them.
My diatribe included 'you are only affirming I took the right decision, I am glad I didn't buy you anything from the shop' and if you ever want to give tears a second wind, wield those words, they work a treat.
There was gentle reaffirmation of my thoughts once calm had returned, but I am unsure if he understood, or would even want to understand.
His use of such nastiness has not gone away, and he has also taken to use these to get what he wants in other situations, almost a bribe for his love.
I am impressed by his ability to negotiate, hard line negotiations at that, but I would like him to understand the context of what he is saying, and grasp how mean it can be interpreted.
Yeah, he is four not forty, I get that, just. But grasp it he should.
Will this come, or is this, sadly, a long haul thang?
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
I Don't Like You Anymore
I have got used to hearing "I don't like you anymore," and the even harsher "I don't love you now."
Posted by Ian Newbold at 21:32
Labels: Behaviour, development, Discipline, Single Parenting
29 comments:
- Kori said...
Here is my two penneths: at his age, I think the only thing he knows HOW to withhold is love; and he isn't, of course, but it is the only way he knows how to express displeasure at things. Like, it would be difficult for him to articulate, "I am upset and sad that you aren't going to give in to my tears and buy me something. It makes me really angry!" but what he CAN say is I don't love you anymore. Owen has just begun doing this as well, at three; he will fold his arms and say, "I mad at you ALL DAY," or sometimes, "all week." and I say why, and he says "because," so I try to articulate for him. "You are mad at me? Because I did...X, Y, or Z" and he says yes...and in time I think it sinks in.
- 24 June 2009 at 21:51
- Dan said...
I regualrly get informed that I am no longer invited to my daughters birthday party. Despite the fact that I'm going to be paying for the bloody thing.
I don't care, I don't want to go to her stupid high school musical party anyway.
- 24 June 2009 at 22:01
- Coding Mamma (Tasha) said...
Rosemary has taken to doing this a lot recently, though she does also do the opposite (i.e. I really love you, I love you so much, I like you...) more than she did as well. I think she's exploring these feelings that are probably only now becoming somehow understandable. Unfortunatel for Chris, she does use the 'I don't you love now.' on him much more than on me, and he does find it very hurtful. He tends to sulk a bit back at her, whereas I tend more towards 'Oh, OK. That's a shame, because I love you.' or 'Are you cross with me for not letting you do X?', etc. So I think she's getting more of a reaction from him and therefore is more likely to say it to him. Hmm. May just go tell him that now.
- 24 June 2009 at 22:16
- Half Mum Half Biscuit said...
I think it's tough when there is only one parent - with two parents at least there's the possibility of a kind of valve or arbitrator...I agree with Kori that helping a child find words and articulate what they are feeling can only be a good thing, helping them to understand their own frustration. Also I think it is good to reassure Max of your unconditional love, regardless of what he might be saying or feeling. i think it's good to let kids express themselves and try stuff out rather than making subjects taboo. Maybe, like most things with kids, it's more about us, the parents rather than about the kids. If you show him that you love him regardless maybe it will stop being a phrase that he can see gets to you... Dylan says stuff like that occassionaly, I think when kids do it's actually a good sign as it demonstrates I think, that they feel secure enough to try the idea out.
- 24 June 2009 at 22:50
- T said...
I usually retort with, "Well, I don't like you very much either right now. But I will always LOVE you."
Is that mean?
Actually, you can correct him (and me) by saying, "What you don't like is my behavior because you didn't get your way. I don't like your behavior right now either."
Yep, I agree. DON'T GIVE IN!!!
- 24 June 2009 at 23:13
- Mrs OMG Pregnant said...
I agree you mustn't give in!!
I have said 'I hate you' and 'i dont love you' to my mum a few times during my youth. She always replied with, 'good for you' and just moved on. The bitch ;0)
- 24 June 2009 at 23:25
- Thumbelina said...
My two penneths before I read the rest - it is not a long haul, but a recurrent theme. Once you have set the precedent, it is easier next time to deal with it because you just return to the precedent - "Remember when... well it didn't work then, and it won't now."
Also, I understand your anxiety about getting him to understand. You don't want him to think you are cruel but at the same time, you can't be a pushover. One of the things I learned was to separate the behaviour from the person. You know - you don't dislike Max, just his behaviour. Well, how about getting him to do the same? Tell him that you love him but dislike his behaviour and suggest he feels the same way about you at that time - that he loves you, but doesn't like what you have said or done. He may understand this.
Whenever I have told my children off, when the situation has calmed (and that can be within seconds once what had to be said was said and tears sometimes ensued) I always offered a hug. This was sometimes rejected but I would retort with a "Love you anyway - just don't like what you did/said. Now, it's over with. Let's get on with the day." Whether the hug was accepted or not, they know I love them even when I am angry with them. This paid dividends in teenagerdom. The Bigun has ALWAYS known I love him, even when I am screaming at him, and there have been hairy moments and I am sure this in the back of his mind kept him coming home and on the right track.
I have been told that I would confuse my children by telling them off and then hugging them. I say - rubbish. Neither of my boys have been confused (now aged 19 and 11) and the Bigun said it was never an issue of confusion, but quite reassuring really.
So, I hope this very long comment helps a bit. I never gave in - let your No be No and your Yes be Yes, but they always knew that it was the behaviour I disliked (and learned to express themselves that way too) and not them.
This is not to say I never heard "I hate you!"
I did. Many times and it broke my heart. But I TOLD him how much it hurt me, even at age 4. Children can understand we have feelings too, even though we are the adults and the ones who need to keep a balance.
You do such a good job and I enjoy your blog and admire your honesty as you grow together, father and son. Thank you for sharing and just remember, there are no perfect parents. We do our best and if we can say that, then our kids have had the BEST upbringing, really they have. They got the best of us. Hang in there. :)
- 25 June 2009 at 00:19
- Thumbelina said...
Btw - I also totally get how hard this is as a single parent. I may be married now, but for the large part of Bigun's upbringing I was alone. He had me, or no one. So when he "hated" me or "stopped loving" me it was a big thing - there was no other parent to "side" with or love etc. That is why I felt it was so important to tell him that I loved him always, even if I didn't like what he was doing.
And I'm pleased to see I agree with some of the commenters here too and not sticking out on my own like a sore thumb. Except for length of comment that is... lol
- 25 June 2009 at 00:25
- smitten by britain said...
It's like a stab in the heart isn't it? There does come a point where you have to teach a child that feelings are to be respected. Thankfully Ian only said this to me once in 18 years but it killed me. I quickly let him know how much he hurt my feelings. Afterward I could tell he really took this to heart and regretted it. I felt he needed to know that I am human and even though I'm his authority figure I still have feelings. I would say to him, "well you may hate me but I love you and will always love you no matter what. When you say things like that it makes me sad." I know it sounds so Dr. Spock and all but I felt if I allowed him to continue speaking to his parent that way, then what would stop him from speaking to others in the same manner? If he is to learn this before 40 and more preferably before he starts school, now is the time to nip it in the bud. Just my two penneths.
- 25 June 2009 at 00:34
- LD2 said...
Ack. It's weird, I probably went through something similar.. well, I used to say things like.. "You're not my REAL parents" (I was adopted).. but then I got the retort, "well, we're the only ones you got.." - which made sense. Of course, I was like 10 and outgrew such behavior..
But, I am curious how this goes... I'm sure you'll handle this situation with care and from what I've read - with ease. Bry is not even 1 yet, and I don't even know how I'd handle this yet...
- 25 June 2009 at 05:19
- Erin said...
-Went through the same thing this week. Unfortunately, the fact that I have been giving in lately ( like when we were on vacation) made 'follow thru' on our latest situation a NIGHTMARE! In fact, I cried after I finally got her safely to school. She went full temper tantrum on me because I followed through on a " if you don't listen to mama, then...." conditional. I am NOT looking forward to this getting more challenging in the teenager years. eeeek.
- 25 June 2009 at 05:36
- rabidbutterfly said...
I hope you're not offended...I just used your story for my six-year-old. It worked!
- 25 June 2009 at 05:50
- Karin said...
I know I'll get this one as soon as my Little Miss can put together the words. She's already pursing her lips, glaring at me, saying "No, no, no!" and pushing me away and saying "Go!". That hurts already...can't imagine what the proper sentence will feel like. :( Well written post. You sound like a brilliant father.
- 25 June 2009 at 10:04
- chrisandharvey said...
I get the very opposite of this. And, I find, more painful. If I am angry (with his behaviour, obviously, not with him - thank you Mr Biddulph, LOL) and he sees my anger - then I get "You don't love me".
He's nearly 8, so this is more calculated than the "I don't love you" version I used to get.
Like a guided missile into my heart - but I do my best not to budge. Consistancy is my watchword, as much as possible.
You're doing a great job mate - keep it up. The few vids of Max and you confirm how secure and safe he feels - and how much laughter is in his life.
- 25 June 2009 at 10:15
- Maternal Tales said...
We often have 'You're not my best friend anymore' which makes us all laugh and we quickly move on, but the other day I had my first 'I hate you' and I was devastated. I tried not to let it affect me, but it did...I think it's hard not to. You did the right thing with Max - I always think if you try to explain things rather than just saying don't do it or that's not nice then they'll start to think about whether they mean it or why they've said it and the insults will be few and far between rather than the norm. Keep going...you're definitely on the right path!
- 25 June 2009 at 10:19
- Brit in Bosnia / Fraught Mummy said...
It does hurt! even though they are 4 and we are 40(ish, well not yet but you know in the region of).
My four year old uses it a lot and I really struggle not to be hurt and hit back on that level. I'm hoping the explanations will lead to a realisation that it isn't nice but i'm not expecting it anytime soon.
- 25 June 2009 at 10:59
- Potty Mummy said...
Boy #1's favourite - for a while - was "I'm not your best boy anymore!" He seems to have dropped it - for the moment. I think as their ability to negotiate improves they realise there are other ways to try and control you, but before they get there this is how they do it. Don't let it get to you. Of course he loves you. At the same time though, I think challenging him on it was the right thing to do.
- 25 June 2009 at 11:35
- SciFi Dad said...
I completely agree with how you handled it. He may still be young, but if he's old enough to know those words hurt, he's old enough to understand why he shouldn't use them.
I'm not saying it's an easy thing to deal with; hell, my daughter has informed both my wife and I on separate occasions that the other is her favourite, but as parents it's up to us to teach them why such talk is unacceptable.
- 25 June 2009 at 12:00
- Milla said...
yes, I don't remember it lasting long (but, fret not, there'll be another "stage" for it to segue into). Bopped over from Twitter and don't have long so, sadly, haven't had time to read all the comments, which is often part of the fun of blogging - so can say I agree with Kori, and have done what T does. But it is a phase they pass through, mainly because (and really quite quickly!) they realise a) it doesn't work, b) they're freaked at a shadow reality where they could mean it and know they don't. He's trying it on - hey, he's got to, that's how a personality is formed, they don't just morph into adulthood (shame). You sound like you've got the perfect approach, and your affirmation bit should reassure you as well as all these comments. I once threatened to start having a throwing myself around fit in the supermarkt (carefully choosing an empty aisle). Child was so appalled he stopped immediately. Another good threat (threats are so necessary) which has lasted 7 years as fresh now as it ever was, was that I would stroll up to school in my swimming costume, singing loudly, to take them out of school early. That's a very good one. Even if its effectiveness is a tad insulting!
- 25 June 2009 at 12:30
- Canadian Bald Guy said...
It sounds like you did the best you could in that particular situation. The child needs to know and understand the consequences of their action. And for him to say something mean like that, as you said, only reaffirms the decision to not buy him anything.
I think you did the right thing.
- 25 June 2009 at 22:26
- Barney said...
If you dont start now.. you will have a teenager on your hands who expects things to be handed to him.
My wee ones are 12 & 15 - as a single mother of two teenagers - and trying to make up for the lack of a father figure in their lives I took the stance of over compensating...once they reached an older age I had to "reprogram" my children.. it was a very long uphill battle.. but now.. things are much better.
Your doing what is right. You cant give into their demands. One thing that I always used was 'remember the last tantrum you threw? Did you get what u wanted then? What makes you think it will work this time'
Yes.. My daugther tells me she hates me. I tell her that's her perogative. Hell I hated my parents a time or two growing up. But.. they dont honestly mean it, and at 4, do they honestly know what it means?
They also need to understand how their words and actions make you feel.. you too are human.. you too have feelings just like that wee little man-child you are raising.
Explain to him.... I love you.. but your actions make me sad/unhappy...
Anyhow.. keep up the good work...raising wee ones is not an easy task but so worth it in the end!
- 25 June 2009 at 22:29
- Jo Beaufoix said...
I think you did the right thing too. Miss E used to do this and I usually replied, "Well I love you very much." Then I'd let her calm down and then tell her that it made me sad when she said that. Miss M has done it a couple of times and I've done the same. I don't know if it's the right thing to do, but it seems to stop her in her tracks. It leaves a lump in my throat though.
- 25 June 2009 at 22:54
- Petra a.k.a The Wise (*Young*) Mommy said...
He will get it. It's the age. Just keep doing what you are doing, and try not to take it to heart. I know it's hard, but some of these stages they go through are just that!
- 26 June 2009 at 00:20
- Not a soccer mom said...
wow lots of advice here. Usually when my children would get in a mood, most often the youngest.... and would tell me she didnt love me anymore..
I would simply say matter of factly- I am sorry you feel that way but I love you!
It is funny how their little minds would comprehend the warmth of my statement and I am assuming the hurt they may have caused to me...
just a thought. Most of the time it worked
- 26 June 2009 at 03:25
- Barry said...
Seems like you did the right thing. Of course I am not sure he understood the long correction, but I'm sure he knew you were not happy and that is what counts. Simple mind of a 4 year old just needs to know that what he did was wrong and you disapprove. Repetition will get the job done. The more excited you get, the more he realizes he gets a reaction from you.
It will pass. Easy compared to teenage daughters. That is when the stuff really flies :)
- 26 June 2009 at 04:42
- Crystal Jigsaw said...
He might only be 4 but he'll give Surrallan a run for his money one future day! I sometimes get, "if you don't let me have it, I won't be your daughter anymore". I remember when I first heard that I was really hurt. And then my brain caught up with my heart!
CJ xx
- 26 June 2009 at 16:52
- rosiescribble said...
It's all perfectly normal, Ian. I'm going through the same with my 5 year old. Apparently, it's healthy for them to tell us they don't like us, so I try to be positive about the whole thing although occasionally I do lose my rag, then she really doesn't like me!
- 27 June 2009 at 22:36
- clareybabble said...
Does every child do this?! S hasn't so far (he's 3) and I really hope he doesn't :(
- 28 June 2009 at 22:42
- Christine said...
Wait till it's "I Hate you"! That's when it really hurts. BUT you've gotta understand that it's their way of trying to hurt you when you've hurt them. Albeit, it's normally we're really doing something for their own good, they are still hurt. What I did, after I stopped feeling personally hurt by their words, I started telling them that "No matter what they said, or how often they said it, I knew they didn't mean it. That they were just trying to hurt my feelings, which isn't ok to do when I'm being their mommy and doing what is best for them, whether they like it or not." My sons are teenagers now, and they don't use that kind of tactic on me anymore. So thankfully, they grew out of it. Yours will too!
- 30 June 2009 at 20:00