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Last Modified: Saturday, September 14, 2013 10:33 PM
Week 2 of the high school football season featured a slew of big matchups in Southwest Louisiana.
As we will all season long, the American Press had reporters and photographers at most of the games involving area teams.
The following is a roundup of all those games. To read the complete story from each game, pick up a copy of the print edition of the American Press.
Photographs will be available for purchase on our buyphotos.com site (http://www.instantimagegallery.com/iig/c/377) by Monday afternoon.
Vinton improved to 2-0 this season with a road win over Elton.
The game began Friday night before being suspended due to inclement weather.
After a sluggish start, Barbe did what it does best, leaning on the right arm of Kennon Fontenot and the legs of Trey Quinn.
Two lighting-quick strikes later, order was restored.
Behind their all-state duo, the Bucs (2-0) knocked off a feisty but young mistake-prone LaGrange team.
Now we can all concentrate on next week's game showdown, a Class 5A semifinal rematch with West Monroe.
"We can talk about it now," said Barbe head coach Mike Cutrera.
However, LaGrange made the Bucs work before they could think ahead.
Barbe's first three drives traveled 14 yards and didn't pick up a first down. Meanwhile, the Gators (0-2) got a 6-yard TD run from Tyler Guillory for a 6-0 lead.
"We came out flat, I don't know why," Fontenot said. "Sometimes that happens."
No panic, though, just throw a deep ball to Quinn.
"With our experience, we aren't going to worry about a slow start," Cutrera said. "You have to give credit to LaGrange, they made the plays early."
But when Fontenot found Quinn on a 48-yard scoring strike and then again on 27-yard pass, the Bucs led for good.
GRAND LAKE — In front of a crowd so big it couldn't be contained in the bleachers, the Grand Lake football team won its first home game in 53 years by beating Gueydan.
The Grand Lake crowd was filling seats and causing traffic jams outside the school well before kickoff and staying to celebrate with players and coaches well after the final whistle. Fans filled up their home stands, then spilled out and to line the fence and set up foldout chairs to get a look at the action.
Gueydan couldn't hold onto the ball, losing eight fumbles throughout the game, including three in the first quarter that Grand Lake capitalized on by scoring touchdowns.
MOSS BLUFF — With the Sam Houston defensive front taking away the run, Washington-Marion was forced to go to the air. That's where having quarterback Quajae Boutte came in handy.
Boutte threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns while scrambling for another to lead the Charging Indians to an win at Sam Houston.
"Any time you play Sam Houston, they're a hard-nosed football team," said W-M coach Freddie Harrison. "They're real good and real physical up front."
Boutte hit Deondre Lewis for an 18-yard touchdown in the first quarter and DeMaja Edwards on a 24-yard throw in the third and also ran one in from 5 yards out in the second quarter.
"Quajae did a great job," Harrison said. "He finished the game. He's a coachable kid."
SULPHUR — Mistakes and penalties in the first half proved to be insurmountable for Sulphur.
Two touchdowns in the opening 7 minutes helped Holy Cross knock off the Tors in a nondistrict game.
An interception led to one of the scores, as Holy Cross (2-0) scored 10 points off Sulphur turnovers and made the Tors play from behind all night.
Missed opportunities and those turnovers were on the mind of Sulphur head coach Jeff Wainwright.
"In the first 11 plays we had four turnovers," Wainwright said. "You spot a good team like that, you create a tremendous deficit that's hard to overcome."
The Tors also had difficulty finding an answer to the Tigers' passing attack. Holy Cross quarterback, James Tabary, was nearly perfect to start the game. The senior completed 14 of 19 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown in the first 24 minutes.
ABBEVILLE — Rue Stevens picked off two passes and Jacob Percle returned an interception 19 yards for a touchdown to lead St. Louis.
Andrew Darbonne snagged another interception for St. Louis (1-1), which forced six turnovers.
Saints quarterback Dylan Greenman threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Joe Manuel and ran for a 37-yard score.
Greenman finished with 63 yards rushing and 106 yards passing.
Kicker Cullen Richardson added a 40-yard field goal.
IOWA — The Iowa Yellow Jackets' defense stepped up when they needed to in the second half en route to a victory over Woodlawn-Shreveport.
The score was tied at 14-14 when Iowa's Darius Janice intercepted a James Anderson pass and returned it to Knights 13-yard line with 9:24 to play in the fourth quarter. Two plays later, D'Juan Rigmaiden scored on a 6-yard run, followed by a successful 2-point conversion for a 22-14 lead. Janice scored the final touchdown of the game with 1:55 to play on a 9-yard run.
"Our sophomore cornerback Darius Janice had been picked on most of the game and was covering a big-time player and made the big play," said Iowa coach Sean Richard.
In the first quarter, Woodlawn took advantage of a short field after Iowa failed to convert a fourth-down play. The Knights needed five plays before a 4-yard touchdown run by Anderson gave them an 8-0 lead with 2:38 to play in the first quarter.
Iowa answered on the next drive with big plays. The lone Iowa touchdown came on a 34-yard pass from Koby Buquet to Matthew Ceasar, who also got the 2-point conversion to tie the score at 8-8. Woodlawn threatened to score in the second quarter as it was able to get the ball to the Iowa 4-yard line.
JENNINGS — A couple of quick strikes in the fourth quarter helped Jennings to a comeback win over Eunice at Jerry Simmons Stadium.
Bulldogs quarterback Kaleb Chaisson threw fourth-quarter touchdown passes of 56 yards to Tyler Joseph and 57 yards to Lamontay Mouton to lead Jennings to the win.
The Bulldogs (1-1) did not see much of the ball in the second half, gaining 4 yards on five plays in the third quarter as Eunice held the ball for more than 9 minutes in the quarter, driving 77 yards on 21 plays.
No points came out of the drive however, as the Bobcats missed a field goal attempt on the last play of the drive, keeping the score at 7-3 in Eunice's favor.
KINDER — It took a 90-minute weather delay, four fourth-down conversions in the final 2 minutes and a huge interception with 2 seconds left, but the Kinder Yellow Jackets finally came away with a win over cross-parish rival Oberlin.
"The theme of the week was to focus in all four quarters, and we had to sit through another weather delay, but our kids faced adversity, fought hard and came up with a big win tonight," said Kinder head coach Bret Fuselier.
The officials called a halt to play due to excessive lightning with the score tied 14-all at the half.
The game resumed at 10:15 p.m.
The third quarter was a stalemate with both teams looking to find their groove after being complacent for so long, but in the fourth quarter fireworks erupted as the teams battled back and forth in a game that won't soon be forgotten by Allen Parish residents.
WESTLAKE — After the lights over Westlake Ram Stadium partially went out with 31 seconds to play in the first half, they played on.
When they went completely out at halftime, they didn't for more than half an hour.
All the lights never came back, only about half of them. Even when they did, the Crowley Gents left Westlake in the dark with a late 2-point conversion to seal a win.
Ty'vonn Griffin, who led Crowley with a workman-like 30 carries for 121 yards, scored his second touchdown late in the second half from a yard out and followed that with a conversion run.
"Talk about Griffin and the (offensive line), what more can you say," Crowley head coach Josh Fontenot said. "All through the second half we were pounding the ball. If it's working, why go away from it? So when we scored, it was a no brainer to go for two. Not because of not having faith in our kicking game. But, we're on the road and things are working."
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LONGVILLE — Kelly Courville scored twice and three other South Beauregard players added touchdowns as the Golden Knights downed Rosepine.
Courville, who had 92 yards on 18 carries, scored on runs of 5 and 18 yards.
Joe Ledet added a 3-yard touchdown run, Jansen Fontenot returned an interceptions 54 yards for a score and Byrce Navarre caught an 8-yard scoring pass from Brandon Hare for the Knights (2-0).
Stanley Hogan had a 46-yard touchdown catch and 1-yard scoring run while Noah Martin returned a kickoff 88 yards for the Eagles (1-1).
IOTA — Drew Brown tossed four touchdown passes and ran for another as St. Edmund clobbered Iota.
Brown threw TD passes of 54, 27 and 6 yards to Stone LeJeune. Chase Dupre hauled in a 2-yard pass from Brown and Brown rambled 5 yards for the Blue Jays' other score.
St. Edmund scored four TDs in less than a 10-minute span in the second quarter to seize control of the game.
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WELSH —Vermilion Catholic's high-powered, no-huddle attack wore Welsh down in the second half.
Welsh led 14-7 at the half, but VC's Brennan Gallit threw for 176 of his 235 yards in the second half and eventually ran Welsh ragged by completing 20 of 36 passes.
Weston Watkins scored both Welsh touchdowns, both in the second quarter, before Gallit heated up in the second half, although a 6-yard pass to Chris Campbell was VC's only touchdown pass.
Mike Campbell had three rushing touchdowns on runs of 42, 13 and 8 yards.
DELCAMBRE — Trey Hargrave and Glen Guidry ran for five touchdown as Lake Arthur routed Delcambre.
Hargrave scored on runs of 4, 3 and 2 yards while Guidry had touchdowns of 1 and 17 yards.
Lake Arthur (2-0), which had 354 rushing yards, forced three fumbles, recovered one and held Delcambre (2-0) to 84 total yards.
Chevaun Walter scored on a 90-yard kickoff return for Delcambre.
DEQUINCY — Jadion Ledet ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns for DeQuincy.
DeQuincy went in to halftime losing 14-7 but put up 26 pounds in the final half. Jacob Pruitt contributed 67 yards and two scores of his own in the win. North Caddo's balanced offense notched 120 yards through the air and 99 on the ground.
The contest was interrupted by a lightning delay that lasted nearly 2 hours.
CREOLE — Mamou piled up 304 yards in total offense.
The Green Demons scored the game's first touchdown before South Cameron's Jakin Morales stormed 33 yards for a TD to pull South Cameorn within 14-7. However, Mamou scored the next two touchdowns to grab the momentum.
Adam Broussard rushed for 108 yards for the Tarpons (1-1).
PINE PRAIRIE — Lee Glass scored two touchdown and the East Beauregard defense put the clamps down in the second half and forced three turnovers to beat Pine Prairie.
Thad Schecher and Josh Fletcher each had interceptions as the Trojans held Pine Prairie to two first downs and 60 yards of offense.
Pine Prairie scored first but Glass, who finished with 82 yards rushing, quickly responded with his first touchdown from 10 yards out to tie the score and Fletcher put the Trojans up for good with a 12-yard run.
Glass' 6-yard in the final quarter put the game away.
Kendrick Ceaser scored two first-quarter touchdowns and Mason DeShotel caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Mark Ivory late to put the game away for Basile.
Ceaser, who scored three touchdowns last week, had a 23-yard touchdown run and returned a fumble 83 yards.
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Thursday's Games
Pickering 28, Merryville 14
St. Mary 48, Hamilton Christian 7
Basile had 181 total yards to 384 for Ville Platte, but the Bearkats had two key turnovers.
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Ali Williams and the Blues captaincy did not seem a natural fit during large chunks of his career.
But today in Whangarei, the 31-year-old lock will lead the squad into battle for the first time as the Blues test themselves against the visiting Waratahs.
For many rugby observers, leadership and Williams are still curious associates when marked against areas like discipline, loyalty, on-field output and the future.
However coach John Kirwan had few choices when he sifted those in his squad capable of taking the group through this campaign.
Perhaps there was a bit of the poacher-turned-gamekeeper theory for Kirwan as he mulled over his decision.
Experience was restricted to men like Keven Mealamu, who is taking an early sabbatical, Williams, Luke Braid and Piri Weepu.
Anthony Boric is not playing yet after his surgery, Charlie Faumuina needs to concentrate on his front row work and Rene Ranger has to up his input to lead the backs anyway.
Kirwan looked at that group, he inquired of others and trusted his gut feel when he settled on the experienced All Black lock. "He's had some interesting experiences in the past but he really cares about this place and I believe he is the right man to lead this team," Kirwan said.
Williams has stacked on a shade over 100 Super rugby games for the Blues and Crusaders, worn the All Black jersey in 77 tests and began his rugby foundation with Ponsonby and Auckland.
He knows his way around the rugby field. There is no question about that - only curiosity about whether his body will cope with the attention - and he also knows how to handle most off-field situations after more than a decade of top rugby.
Williams brings a smile and intensity to his work, he has a tough hide when necessary, a reliable sense of humour and a sports brain which has embraced most situations.
His passion will be matched by the new-look Blues, whose levels of pre-season involvement have claimed the attention of an experienced staff.
An off-season cull and player selection rejig has brought a new vigour to the Blues. They are physically ready to play.
The inquiries remain across a number of other fronts, questions about whether their enthusiasm and athletic gifts will counter their inexperience and how they will cope with tough, sustained exams for five months.

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Has anyone ever made a "checklist" of all the parts you'll need to complete your Fett suit? Just realized I've never really seen one. Went about compiling one for myself and my ESB suit . . . anybody have anything to add?
Helmet, Rangefinder, Stalk, Rangefinder LEDs, Visor
Chest Armor (4 pieces), Chest Display LEDs, Collar Armor, Collar Nuts, Backplate, Shoulders (2 pieces), Knees (2 pieces), Knee Darts (4 pieces), Butt Plate, Codpiece
Soft Parts:
Flight Suit, Vest, Cape, Gloves, Boots, Balaclava, Neck Piece, Rope Belt, Butt Plate to Codpiece strap, Wookie Braids
Leather Goods:
Ammo Belt, Ammo Pouches (7 pieces), Holster
Right Gauntlet:
Darts (4 pieces), Bic Lighter Greeblie, Toggle Switches (4 pieces), 1 Hose
Left Gauntlet:
Calculator Pad, Rocket, Flamethrower, Dental Expander
Rifle, Sidearm, Shin Tools
Jet Pack:
Jet Pack, Thruster Nozzles, Rocket, Stabilizer, Light Beacon, Harness
Added Wookie Braids - Thanks Pantera!
Added Codpiece - Thanks Fetthunter!


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By ANTOINETTE BUENO
October 19, 2013
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Tasteful 2 Bedroom apartment near Tower of London - Times Square 121
Size60 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Elevator in building
- Towels
- Dishwasher
Accommodation summary
This fantastically located apartment sleeps 6 people in two bedrooms with double beds and one foldable sofa bed in living room can sleep other 2 people. Fully equipped kitchen and excellent makes your stay in London more convenient. Apartment located on the 1st floor in the building with elevator.
The nearest station from the apartment is Tower Gateway which is about 5 minutes to the South West.
Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Bed Linen & Towels, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, DVD, TV, vacuum cleaner, internet connection, heating
Drying Rack, Hair Dryer, toilet, shower, washbasin , bathtub, Heated towel bar, mirror
Bed Linen & Towels, double bed, night tables, lamp, shelves, wardrobe, mirror
Bed Linen & Towels, double bed, night tables, lamp, shelves, wardrobe, mirror
Bathroom, Kitchen in the living / dining room, Living room, 2 x Bedroom
Cookware & Kitchen Utensils, Crockery & Cutlery, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, DVD, TV, cooking hob, oven, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, plates, pans, fridge / freezer, coffee maker, coffee table, table and chairs, double sofa bed, Complimentary Tea & Coffee, cupboards
House rulesCheck in takes place at Adler Street, E1. Exact address is mentioned in confirmation voucher. Office is within walking distance.
Office is opened from 9AM - 10PM.
Upon check-in, guests must show a valid, government issued photo ID and a valid credit / debit card issued in their name.
Check-in is from 15:00 onwards, although early check-in may be possible if the apartment is empty on the previous night.
Check-out is no later then 11 a.m. If you need to stay longer we can offer you extra half day for the half price, or you can store your luggage in our office.
Arrivals between 21:00 and midnight will be subject to a late check-in fee of 20 GBP and 30 GBP from 00:00
Security deposit will be requested during the checkin. Groups of 6 or more people, will be requested security deposit of 50GBP/person.
Absolutely NO PARTIES allowed within the rented property nor disturbing the peace. Guests found breaking this rule will be charged penalty and asked to leave without a refund.
No Smoking
|Price for > 4 guests
|R 305 ZAR per guest/night extra
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It was a lovely apartment with plenty of space. It was also situated in a very quiet area close to old town square. It couldn't be better.
Perfect location! We where 6 adult staying for 3 nights. The flat is big (I'd guess bigger than stated 130 Square) with good planning. Nice old flat that could have benefited from a tad better shape but still really good.
Nice and charmning apartment that had all the needed equipment. The location could not be better! It was a pleasure to walk outside the door and be in the middle of Prague! Nice service from Katarina and the whole team around Old Town Apartments.
We were very good . The apartment is very spacious , in zone 1 , very equipped and clean although I do not like the carpet . I recommend it to everybody.
very nice apartment, definitely worth the price. The elevator was a little bit of agame, not always working, but that´s all. Likely to rent again. (stayed with 10 people)
What a beautiful welcome to Prague. Two large bedrooms, one with a view looking out over the red-tiled roofs of the city towards the town square. Could not be better located. Friendly pivovars, Charles Bridge and abundant restaurants are all within a 15-minute or less walk.
The apartment was spacious and had loads of character and charm. It is in a wonderful location: close to shops and restaurants and only a short walk to the city centre. We only had two minor frustrations with the apartment: 1) the washing machine did not work too well, 2) the beds were a little hard. Apart from these two minor points we loved the apartment and found the staff professional and very helpful.
Good apartment. Lift from ground floor essential if elderly/infirm as on 6th floor. Ideal location next to the River and a 10/15 min walk to Old Town and Wenceslas Square. Lovely views from balconies and good base with local bars /restaurants nearby, Third bedroom is in attic with stairs from lounge and some headheight restrictions. Great base for first visit to Prague golfing/city break. Would use again.
Super apartment that was what we needed and no doubt it'll be this apartment again if we were to get past Prague.
Super lejlighed, der var hvad vi havde brug for og er ikke i tvivl om det blir denne lejlighed igen hvis vi skulle komme forbi Prag .
Hello. The service from you was spotless, everyone we came in contact with was hyggelige.Leiligheten was big and nice. The kitchen was clean and well equipped .. The beds were good. The apartment was very well presented. But .... The floors were filthy, there was an old deodorant on the floor in one bedroom, it was dusty at night table and table / benches. It should have been informed that the man had to go through one of the bedrooms to get to another bedroom. Incredible worn, cheap table in the living room, which can easily and reasonably could have been shifted to new and made it nicer. The chairs in the kitchen was lealøse and we were afraid they were going to fall apart when we sat on the. There should have been at least two towels for each guest when one lives in three days. Lamps were broken lock on one bathroom door was broken. In the bathroom you must get a shower curtain and wall-mounted shower heads. The apartment could have been sooo much better and pleasant with small, inexpensive adjustments. Otherwise we had a great long weekend with beautiful weather. The apartment is best suited for three couples. Regards Anne Grethe
Hei. Servicen fra dere var upåklanderlig, alle vi var i kontakt med var hyggelige.Leiligheten var stor og fin. Kjøkkenet var pent og bra utstyrt.. Sengene var gode. Leiligheten lå veldig sentralt. Men.... Gulvene var skitten, det lå en gammel deodorant på gulvet på det ene soverommet ,det var støvete på natt bord og bord/benker. Det burde vært opplyst at mann måtte gå igjennom et av soverommene for å komme til et annet soverom. Utrolig slitte, billige bord i stuen,som lett og rimelig kunne vært skiftet til nye og gjort det hyggeligere. Stolene på kjøkkenet var lealøse og vi var redd de skulle falle fra hverandre når vi satt på de. Det burde ha vert minst to håndklær til hver gjest når man bor i tre døgn. Lamper var ødelagt, lås på ene badedøren var ødelagt. På badet må dere få dusjforheng og vegghengte dusj hoder. Leiligheten kunne blitt sååå mye bedre og hyggelig med små, billige justeringer. Ellers så hadde vi en flott langhelg med nydelig vær. Leiligheten passer best for tre par. Mvh Anne Grethe
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text: Who do you think has the best chance of making it the top of the podium? Berntsson, the defending champ, had subpar results in his last 3 competitions (even by his own headcase standards), most likely because he's stretching himself too thin by having to split his time between his Master's thesis and a part-time job in addition to his training. Schultheiss recently changed coaches and currently has a groin injury. Majorov doesn't have a consistent 3A, but he did beat Kristoffer at the Ice Challenge. It's too bad that Adrian had to withdraw of the NRW Trophy because I would've liked to see how he would have fared against Sasha (who won the event). The Swedish men have 2 spots for both Euros and Worlds, and I wonder if Majorov might be able to move ahead of one of his seasoned teammates.


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Will there be a theme or anything.
id start mine now if i knew what to do.
nelda, a great hostess!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Will there be a theme or anything.
id start mine now if i knew what to do.
nelda, a great hostess!
I made one today for my sister.
"Sometimes it's OK if the only thing you did today was breathe."
Good friends are right there with you.
Good News...Only three more to find their way home then the slate will be clean.
Be on the look out for the next swap around end of April/early May. No one will know what I have planed until it is posted ....... No arm twisting Lynnie
Thank you all for a fun and exciting time. Tell next time.
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Yoooo hoooo Nelda, i got zome extra godiva chocolates here...i can put your name on them. Dont like chocolate, i could slip you a fat quarter or two. How about thread, snips, thread wax??????? Any bites yet?????
MMMMMMMM,guess ill have to wait. Big sigh!!!!.
Received mine from Argentium this morning. Great package. Thank you so very much loved it all.
only three more.. did you hear from the senders are they sending or are they silent? if not its angel time truly it is Nelco this is a long enough wait for anyone. especially when you consider something like 90 of us signed up for this and only three left waiting.. lets take care of them and then we can call it good this time around. all happy faces how can that be a bad thing? just saying....
and yes you did a tremendous job all things considered. its almost safer to have partners this way if there is zero contact then you know not to send but if you pm'ing then you know its good to go. i prefer it this way myself. it would also cut middleman work for you making it maybe fun for you also?
Here today... why what a lucky bunch we are.
Only 3 out of 90+? That's great! Hey, if LoupEsprit still hasn't gotten hers, I can send her a match to her runner! Just lemmie know!
You've done an awesome job Nelco!
lynnie, i can be bribed with godiva! i'll agree to anything, or tell you anything you want to know!!
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Bucky Larson's Advice for Impressing Women
World famous porn star and star of the film Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star shares his advice and tips for success with women.
Hey Bucky Larson fans, super fans and soon to be fans. I wasn't always a world famous porn star. Not long ago I was sitting where you are asking the same questions you're asking. It took a lot of effort to get to where I am and it wouldn't be fair if I just hoarded all the knowledge I've picked up along the way. Whether you're going on a blind date or taking out the hot girl from the ice cream shop, I've got a whole bunch of great advice and life lessons that will help you impress your lady.
How To Dress for a Date
You don't have to be a porn star to look as good as me. Just follow these tips:
Wear denim. A good pair of Wrangler jeans will work for any occasion, whether it's dress-down casual or a classy place like Red Lobster. I like Wrangler jeans because they're loose fitting and they're what real men wear. You don't need be milking a cow to look sharp in them, although I used to do that on the farm, and it doesn't really matter if your package is big or small because you can't tell in loose jeans. I've got a package of three bananas and a two-pound bag of licorice in there right now, but you can't tell. Thanks, Wrangler.
Sweater vests = fun. I could wear a sweater vest all day, every day. In fact, I do. I had a cool red one back when I was bagging groceries in Iowa. When I'm on a porn set, ready to get down to business, I prefer nice woolen vests, because I'm mostly naked and it can get breezy in the studio. Make sure it's not too snug to where you have man boobs. You want to wear something that complements your figure and that will be easy to take off if she wants to see your undershirt. Underneath, you can do a lot of things. I almost always go with a plaid shirt because the more colors and patterns, the more to look at.
Make sure you're properly groomed. My mom's been getting me bowl haircuts since I was a little kid, and to me it's the perfect combination of youth and sophistication. It appeals to young and old ladies. Sometimes I look like Brad Pitt or a young Macaulay Culkin. All of it shows that I've got a serious side to me. Once mom has trimmed my bangs, I have her draw a bubble bath to soak and suds all the parts I might be putting to use if the date goes well. And guys, make sure you brush your teeth at least twice before the date. Just because you're going to take her out to dinner doesn't mean you can skip the flouride. What if she wants some mouth action on the way to dinner? Girls love to talk and even if you aren't packing sexy buck teeth, you want her to see that smile of yours. I've been told a woman can tell how good you are in bed based on your smile. So smile big.
Getting Lucky 101
As that song says, some guys have all the luck. For a guy like me, it's all about skill. I can't rely on luck to get lucky. Here's my strategic advice for possible genital-to-genital contact.
Ask if it's okay. Now, I'm an old-fashioned type of guy. I consider myself a gentleman and lady pleaser. So if you're anything like me, and god knows we're a dying breed, then if you really want to get lucky you shouldn't take any chances. That's why I'd suggest asking her father for permission. It's kind of like asking if it's okay to take her on a date, or to have her hand in marriage, only with this you're being more specific. You're letting him know your true intentions. I'm not saying you should divulge your entire playbook, but I think honesty will be the best policy. And he might respect you for it. Let him know you've got nothing to hide.
Show her you care. I know, I know. Some people will say, 'Bucky, you've got it all wrong! You've got to show her you don't care!' But I disagree on that one. The more she knows you care about her, the more she'll feel a connection with you. Act interested. Keep calling her back until she answers the phone. Call up all her friends to gauge her interests. Playing hard to get has never gotten me lucky.
Get her wet. Push her in a pool. Soak her with a water gun. Spill the pitcher of water at dinner. Don't share your umbrella in the rain. If she's wet that means she'll have to change clothes, which means she'll have to get naked. I always say, 'You can't have sex with your clothes on!' The only exception is when I wear a sweater vest, of course.
Bedroom Etiquette Once you've gotten the lady into your domain, you're only a few moves away from her honey pot. Don't mess it up! She wouldn't be there if she didn't want to get to know you on an intimate level. Seize the moment. Remember to follow these three easy-to-forget steps that will better help you to release your inner Bucky.
Go to the bathroom before you get started. There's nothing worse than breaking up the steaminess with a bathroom break. Let it all out beforehand. My dad told me about this one encounter with my mom when he went to bed and tried to get away with letting out just the smallest piglet of a fart, but ended up letting out a real silent swine of a fart. Next thing you know, I'm an only child ready to break into superstardom in Hollywood.
Make sure you're cleaned up. When a woman gets her hands on you, it should be a sensual, enjoyable experience. That's why you need to make sure your downstairs afro is nicely styled. You don't want it too long and you definitely don't want it too short. I prefer two to three inches of fur. There's nothing worse for a woman that getting tangled up in your body mane. Plus, if you get it the right length, you can play hide-and-seek with your mini Bucky. It's like an optical illusion or something.
Extend the foreplay. It took me a while to understand how women get worked up sexually. And it took me even longer to build up the stamina to withstand a hot and heavy foreplay session. But foreplay is to sex as butter is to corn on the cob: essential. I've learned that you just can't wing it. It requires a plan and some focus to execute the best foreplay. The key is moaning. If you don't hear her squealing with pleasure or moaning with authority, it's more than okay to make the sounds yourself. It's expected. Don't take her "dead fish" approach to heart. Let her know that it feels really good for you to pleasure her. But try to sound genuine. Women know when you're faking it.
If you need more advice, I suggest you see my new film Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star in theaters September 9th.


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It's time for a new, conservation-minded view of the microbial communities that live on and in us
Robert L. Dorit
Those who favor the big stomp approach to our interactions with the living world often point to the Bible for justification. As heavyweight sources go, the Bible is hard to beat, and sure enough, there it is, right at the beginning, an injunction to master the earth. God tells our forbears to "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth" (Genesis 1:28). The commandment to "replenish the earth" has long been overshadowed by the drive toward "dominion" over nature. No wonder our ancestors thought the world was at their disposal.
If modern sensibilities recoil at this Biblical passage, it's because times have changed, and recently some commentators have worked hard to interpret the verse out of existence. But before we do so, it is worth remembering that the words were written some 3,000 years ago, at a time when the notion of subduing the natural world was no more than fantasy. The authors of these texts lived a hard, nomadic existence in an arid, inhospitable land. They survived at the mercy of natural forces that they could not understand, let alone control. Dominion over nature must have sounded pretty good.
And yet the authors of Genesis spell out an entirely different relationship to the natural world just a few verses later (2:15; 2:19). Adam is enjoined to dress and to keep the Garden of Eden. And, in his last act as a man alone, Adam gives every living thing a name. Adam the dominator has become Adam the gardener and Adam the taxonomist, a man responsible for curating and tending all of creation. From this point on, plenty of biblical metaphors suggest that a greener, more nurturing approach to other living things, and even to the land itself, may work out better for us in the end.
Fortunately for the planet, we are beginning to realize the folly of acting as though we can have dominion over it. Belatedly, we now acknowledge that we are part of the vast network of interactions that sustain life on this planet (even if we do not always act accordingly). In my lifetime, the notion of conservation as both an ethical and a pragmatic imperative has finally begun to take hold in the collective imagination.
And yet our ecological sensibilities seem to stop at the edge of the visible. For anything alive that we cannot see with the naked eye, we tend to act in keeping with the old 13th-century Crusaders' approach: "Kill them all, and let God sort them out." But the limits of human vision mark no important boundary in the living world, and our fear of the invisible makes no biological sense at all.
Our overuse of antibacterials and antibiotics and the common belief that all microorganisms are harmful reflect our obsession with destroying the unseen. In much of the developed world, and certainly in the United States, we appear determined to make the planet microbe-free. The advertising, pharmaceutical and home-products industries have tried to persuade the public that every microbe is the enemy. But the more we learn about the biological world, the less this perspective makes sense. I argue instead for a new take on the world of the unseen—one that acknowledges the vital and subtle relationships that all plants and animals have with microorganisms. Without the microbial worlds that accompany us, human life would not exist. We should honor these relationships. We should develop a conservation ethic towards the organisms that we cannot see with the naked eye.
We have known for some time how important microorganisms are to the functioning of the planet. Microbes provide vital ecological services: They break down complex molecules into simpler ones, they recycle essential raw materials, they detoxify dangerous chemicals, they sequester CO2. But those are merely the macro-level life-sustaining activities of the microbial world. What we are only now beginning to realize is how much our individual survival depends on the ability of the invisible world to live in and on us. In exchange for room, board and a steady thermostat, our microbial partners—with few exceptions—work tirelessly on our behalf, supplying us with key nutrients and keeping infections and invaders at bay.
Let's start with the numbers: As a first approximation, each of us harbors approximately 10 bacterial cells for every one of our eukaryotic cells—about 5 × 1014 bacterial cells keeping our 50 trillion human cells in business. Although we are, strictly speaking, eukaryotic organisms, we might more accurately be described as a series of linked and densely populated ecosystems, each a rich mixture of interacting eukaryotic, bacterial and archaeal cells. But the importance of single-celled organisms goes far beyond their numbers. Over the past decade, we have discovered how vital to us these bacterial communities really are.
Why did it take so long to acknowledge our inner microbe? The answer stems, in part, from the fact that most bacteria cannot be grown in the laboratory. Consequently, until recently, microbiologists could not identify—let alone understand—microbes that refused to live in the world of Petri dishes and culture flasks. Until recently, if we had been interested in describing microbial diversity, we would have collected a sample from some well-defined habitat—a hot spring or a water-treatment plant, for instance—then spread that sample on a variety of culture media and waited to see what grew. Yet for a long time, microbiology has known that only a tiny, biased sliver of microbial diversity could be cultured in the lab. As a result, we could guess, but we could never really know, what was out there.
Today the procedure is different. Over the past decade the constraints of the laboratory have been lifted. New methods in molecular biology now make it possible to identify microorganisms without having to grow them in the lab. These new methods rely on our ability to read the DNA sequence from certain deeply informative stretches of the genome, stretches that are unique to every microorganism. We now collect samples and identify the resident microbial species without having to grow them in the lab. Instead, we disrupt their outer membranes and so release their DNA. The resulting mix of DNA contains the genomes of every microbe in the sample. We then amplify short, distinctive, species-specific fragments from this DNA mixture, revealing the identity of virtually every microbe in that sample. Imagine the heavens first seen through a telescope—such is the impact of these new approaches on our conception of the diversity and complexity of microbial communities. We no longer glimpse stars; now we can comprehend galaxies.
Equipped with these new molecular tools, we have refocused our attention on the microorganisms living on and in us. From the outset, these studies suggest that human microbiota are more diverse, more complex, more structured and more fascinating than we could have imagined. Hundreds, possibly thousands, of different species make us their home. But is this diversity just the result of living in a world dense with microbes? Do our surface cracks and crevices simply collect microbial dust? Far from it. Each location in the human body appears to harbor its own structured, organized and site-specific community. These communities reflect the characteristics of the specific environments: the crook of your elbow is not, in fact, the same environment as your nearby forearm.
And microbes are everywhere within the digestive tract. A 2006 study by Elizabeth M. Bik of Stanford University and her colleagues demonstrates, for example, that the microbiota of the human stomach are both far more diverse and far more distinctive than previously imagined. The aggressive environment of the human stomach was considered until recently an inhospitable environment. All but the heartiest extremophiles would surely die in this acid vat of protein-degrading enzymes. But an analysis of telltale molecular signatures reveals 128 different species of stomach microorganisms. Fully half of these bacteria had never been cultured and had thus gone unnoticed. And these 128 resident species are not simply the descendants of an original colonist: They span eight phyla and reflect a broad cross-section of bacterial diversity. (One stomach even included Deinococcus, a genus previously found only in the effluent of nuclear-power plants and in arsenic-laden waste.) Not just the stomach, but the entire human gut turns out to be a patchwork of complex, dynamic, microbial ecosystems engaged in intimate conversations with their host. This new appreciation is based on the work of David A. Relman of Stanford University, Jeffery I. Gordon of Washington University, Claire M. Fraser-Liggett of the University of Maryland and others.
Many studies have underscored the distinct character of our microbial communities. The skin on our right forearm, for example, harbors a different microbial community than that of our left forearm. Both of these communities change over time. Even single regions of the body, such as the vagina, consist of multiple defined subenvironments, each with its own subset of tenants. The presence of such distinct communities is even more surprising when one thinks of the human body, as topologists do, as a cylinder with a hollow core. Given this kind of a picture, why exactly do distinct microbial communities persist on the inside and the outside of our bodies?
Part of the answer, as I suggested earlier, lies in the specialized environments that characterize the different sections of this hollow cylinder. As microbes colonize these specialized habitats, they further enhance the differences between environments. Bacterial guilds, in which one species's waste is another's food, begin to emerge. As these guilds expand, each new member contributes to the location-specific identity of the overall assemblage. Furthermore, these environments are all interconnected, and members of each community can and do travel far from home. We are now finding that certain groups of bacteria succeed in many different locations, whereas others seem tethered to single environments. We know there is movement, but the details of the microbial traffic patterns within our bodies are mostly unknown.
As we seek to explain the diversity and composition of the human microbiome, local environmental characteristics clearly matter: pH in the mouth is near 7, but that of the stomach is about 2. Host characteristics also matter, as age, gender and genetics all play a part. And as always in biology, an individual's life-history matters too. In fact, it matters from our very first minute: Babies delivered by caesarean section have different initial microbial communities than do vaginal-birth babies. Babies emerging from the germ-free amniotic sac into the birth canal are immediately colonized by bacteria from their mother's vaginal and fecal communities. As unsavory as these bacteria sound, they're highly desirable, as this welcome-to-the-world present is critical to the health of the newborn.
Slowly, inevitably, the growing infant's environment and genes reshape that maternal gift into the child's own microbiome. The microbiomes of identical twins resemble one another more than the microbiomes of unrelated infants—but no more than the microbiomes of fraternal twins. We can now track the ways in which this newly seeded microbial complement adapts to the newborn, adjusting first to a diet of mother's milk and later to the varied diet that accompanies weaning. Other studies show that babies born vaginally have a lower risk of developing food allergies, and this reduced risk is related to the microbial makeup of the gut and to the family history of allergy. This first gift from mom leaves a profound imprint.
As details of the partnership with our microbial friends come into focus, we are very much in Adam's position. We are seeing this world clearly for the first time and naming its inhabitants. And we should accept our role as custodians and caretakers of this unseen world. Perhaps the most important implication of this perspective involves our use of antibiotics. Over the past 60 years, broad-spectrum antibiotics have saved countless lives, and antibiotics remain a powerful weapon in our medical arsenal. But broad-spectrum antibiotics are coarse tools in an age where we are beginning to understand the subtleties of microbial environments and genomes.
Because antibiotics kill bacteria indiscriminately, collateral damage far exceeds target destruction, and our microbial supporting cast is decimated in pursuit of the pathogen. Under the old view of human-microbe interactions, we accepted this collateral damage as a small cost to pay for ridding ourselves of bacteria. Under our proposed ecological model, however, we can understand that we no longer need to destroy the village in order to save it. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are properly seen as agents of major perturbation. Recent studies make clear that antibiotic exposure reduces the diversity of resident microbial communities and makes it easier for pathogens to invade.
A clearer picture of the genetic changes that make bacteria "go bad" and become pathogens is also coming into focus. Pathogens are thugs. The lives of these bacterial delinquents are all about competing aggressively for scarce resources (iron, for instance), clinging to surfaces, and producing bacteriostatic and bactericidal molecules that clear away the established residents. Yet delinquency comes at a cost: The pathogen lifestyle is expensive and burdensome for the pathogen itself. Pathogenesis is a fringe occupation for most bacteria, and the conditions that give pathogens an opportunity are rare. Ironically, our scorched-earth approach to the microbial world increases the opportunities for pathogens to gain a foothold. Excessive antibiotic use sows chaos in our resident microbiota, and pathogens thrive on such chaos. Well-organized, stable resident communities can normally resist thugs; weakened and disrupted communities cannot.
Let me be clear—there are, of course, specific situations where bacteria are certainly not welcome. A surgical field needs to remain sterile. Catheters inserted into patients must be free of bacteria. Hands need to be washed before eating. Little dishes of unwrapped mints in restaurants should be avoided at all costs. But these scenarios, too, are better understood when framed as ecological problems: The ingestion of the overhandled mints or the presence of non-sterile instruments introduces non-native microorganisms into established communities (or into fully sterile internal environments). Just as introductions of non-native organisms perturb and can destroy ecological communities at the macroscopic level, non-native bacteria disturb the unseen world. Bacterial pathogenesis hinges on the ability of pathogens to displace established bacteria and occupy their niches, their homes: us. The indiscriminate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and the resulting selection for antibiotic resistance (the topic of a later column) simplify the task.
Ultimately, our survival depends on following the second set of instructions issued to Adam—on thinking of ourselves as part of the living world, rather than above it. We now know that most of the living world is smaller than we are and even smaller than what we can see with our naked eye. Our size and our senses make us oddities in the living world, but they do not set us apart. The beginning of the 21st century is as good a time as any to acknowledge our deep dependence on the microbial world. Within our bodies, bacteria outnumber us, but they also support us. It is time to create rules of engagement with infectious diseases that reflect our longstanding partnership with the unseen world.
You can find this online at http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/num2/all-things-small-and-great/3
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Television white spaces (TVWS) is the name given to the gaps left in spectrum assignments as "guard" bands to prevent television signals from interfering with each other. They are called television white spaces because of the "white" noise signal that appears on a television in these unused bands. Nowadays, wireless technology has evolved so it can operate efficiently within these "guard" bands without interfering with television broadcast and they would not require a spectrum license as long as devices comply with regulatory standards. This opens up opportunities for offering access in regions that are traditionally hard to reach.
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First time mead making!
Made batch of ancient orange mead 2 months ago and it is still cloudy (still random bubbles) It is cool where it is, how long should you wait to rack it? Does it have to be really clear, can you wati to long? or is it ok just to leave it be


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Gluten sensitivity an issue for eastern Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - More businesses are offering gluten-free options, driving the demand for gluten-free products is an increased awareness for gluten sensitivity and celiac disease.
Local grocery store shelves are lines with gluten-free pretzel twists, gluten-free bread mixes, burritos, pizzas, desserts and more. Everywhere you look, you see the gluten-free label.
"I started going gluten-free maybe 15 years ago," said Dasha Ayzin, co-owner of Wealth Of Health Natural Market in Idaho Falls.
Gluten, a protein composite, acts like glue by binding together the ingredients in things like bread, crackers and pasta. People with gluten sensitivity have reactions like stomach aches and bloating.
Celiac is an auto-immune disease, also known as gluten intolerance. It is a genetic disorder that affects at least 1 in 140 Americans. Celiac disease is a problem with digesting gluten. Symptoms include gas and bloating, weight loss, and fatigue
Ayzin said she made the decision for health reasons when she was experiencing stomach problems, skin issues, bloating, gas and discomfort.
She experimented with her diet by taking out gluten and adding it back in.
"So I went back to eating gluten-free, and all those issues cleared up," said Ayzin.
James McGuire, a physician at Community Care in Idaho Falls, said he commonly sees patients with gluten issues.
"We see 70 people a day, so in the course of two days, there there are always two people that are coming in with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease," said McGuire.
The newly-diagnosed patients are turning gluten-free foods into a $12.4 billion industry.
That means more sales for owner of Wealth of Health owner Bill Ayzin.
"A lot of people who went undiagnosed for the last 10, 20 or 30 years are now coming in with the diagnosis," said Ayzin.
"It's auto-immune," said McGuire. "The big three culprits here is the triangle, barley, wheat and rye. We forget how common these things are. It's not a matter of eating pastrami on rye, it's in binders for candies and all kinds of products. It's everywhere."
Bill and Dasha Ayzin help guide customers to a gluten-free lifestyle.
Dasha Ayzin said people who think they can lose weight on a gluten-free diet may not realize gluten-free foods often have more calories and less fiber.
"It's not a gimmick, it's not a fad, its not going to be gone tomorrow. It's a very serious condition that more and more people are finding out they have," said Bill Ayzin.
Many people say gluten-free is too expensive, but the Ayzins said they have seen prices go down because the demand has gone up.
If you think you have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, doctors can do a series of lab tests and a biopsy of your small intestine to confirm a diagnosis.


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Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by joec63, Sep 4, 2012.
How is your insurance so cheap? That's what I pay now, but for an xt225 I fully own
Auto loan. But many have a car loan, and then a motorcycle/rv/boat loan. Mine is just an auto loan. I've got a BRP right now but I'm looking at getting a 250L and I will finance it if I get it.
It isn't the firmness that gets me, it's sitting directly on your tailbone all the time. I'm not a big guy, 175lbs. It needs some extra width!
I'd like to do some out of town exploring, but any more than 15-20 minutes on that orange 2x4 and I'm in pain. Good thing I can find gravel roads in about 10 minutes flat in any direction
Does this mean I can now post in this "owners" thread?
I didnt have any extra cash laying around either, a crf that was pre ordered at my local honda dealer was not picked up so I wanted to jump on it. Financed the entire bike through honda finance came out to 97 bucks a month 3.99%, insurance was 130 for the year. done. figured I would just pay it off when i came across some extra cash but in the mean time 97 a month is not bad for me that is.
you just did , congrats!
Thanks, Joe. Getting this bike took me a little longer than I anticipated. I found a dealer 60 miles from me who quoted $4898 out the door last JULY. I gave him $500 down and got it in writing. That deal fell through a few days ago. He called and said Honda won't ship any CRF250L's to a "tier 3 dealer" til March or April. I have no idea what this meant. Dealer said only the big guys are getting them and he was not and is not a "big guy".
So he gave me my $500 back and I found 2 on sales floors 24 and 30 miles away from me.
Dealer 24 miles away said $5250 out the door.
Dealer 30 miles from me said $5000 out the door.
Out the door to me means:
handling fee
freight and setup
sales tax
a boob job for the receptionist
and whatever the hell else they can hide in the bottom line
I paid $5000 cold hard cash out the door in Deforest WI
it was raining so I trailered it home
my bike shoe worked great but I put 2 straps on it anyway
I will prolly be asking you guys a ton of questions in the near future
Mad City Power sports? I was there with my daughter this morning looking at it in the back being setup for a test ride later in the day. Apparently it had just come in...
the seat was off, but over all it looked like a very nice bike, enjoy it
They called me a week ago informed me they just got one in. Vetesniks in Richland Center showed a CRF250L on their website a month ago. Me and the boy rode over and they sold it right before we got there. Salesman at Richland Center said quote "our Madison location is getting the next one".
So I had to jump fast and the best way to do that is a pocket full of Ben Franklins.
I bought a bike from MadCity a little over a year ago. They came off MSRP $1500 on a new Honda Phantom at that time. No such luck on this one. These bikes are hot, boys and girls, and my feeling is Honda will sell every one they can build. There are 4499 reasons I feel this way. Old guys with cash in hand will keep the demand for this bike strong. IMHO
I just ordered a new seat from seat concepts for the exact same reason. I took a 100 mile ride and my tail bone was sore for weeks
Just got an email back from a local Honda dealer. He said the "total out the door price, including all fees" would be $4,895 for one of these bikes.
That seems like a pretty good deal, compared to what I'm seeing other people report what they paid, no?
Agreed, my old man is trying to look at one, but they keep selling before he has a chance. He may end up sticking with his crf230L. easier to load alone on a hitch rack.
I was in Cullman Alabama last Friday 10/5 and the Honda dealer there had a new CRF250L on the showroom floor with a tag on it that said $4499. Don't know if he's still got it but it might be worth a call for anyone in the area if you're interested in one.
At $4500 there is not much profit in it for a dealer. along with selling like hotcakes you won't see one below list. If you are just paying list plus a few fees you are getting a good deal. I had one dealer in Phoenix charging almost $1000 for setup and destination. I went to a smaller dealer with less overhead and paid list plus $300 for freight and setup. of course there was tax and lic. on top of that. I felt I got a pretty good deal. They also gave me 15% off accessories I bought.
I have had no issue with the seat at all. I wear padded cycling shorts (under my jeans or riding pants) if I am going out for any length of time.
I used to have a DRZ400, now that is an uncomfortable seat.
Since you have experience with both how do they compare ?
hey bicycling shorts for me too. I actually like the seat, I've got narrow hips I guess because the old GSX1100 is uncomfortably wide for me, a big comfy couch for most. The CRF in comparison is nice and comfy, the corners start wearing into my arse after an hour or two.
We got the first rain we've had in months and the roads are treacherous in a car, let alone a bike, so I spent time in the garage installing handguards.
Anyone know if Giant Loop's Fandango or Diablo tank bags will fit well on the bike?
Forgot to ask, which cover did you go with? Not sure on the gripper material.


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The Halberg Awards don't celebrate 'province of the year' but, if such a prize was dished out for 2012, there would be a clear winner.
Waikato can place rugby's Ranfurly Shield and Super titles, cricket's Plunket Shield, netball's ANZ Championship trophy and badminton's Wisden Cup on their hypothetical mantelpiece.
Add Lake Karapiro-based Rowing New Zealand's success at the Olympic Games and the announcement the country's best cyclists will soon train at the $28.5 million velodrome being built in Cambridge and it indicates Waikato sport has never been stronger.
There have been past glories such as the Ranfurly Shield victory over Auckland in 1993 to end that record eight-year, 61-defence reign; the 1992 NPC title; the National Bank Cup netball victories of 2005 and 2006; and Northern Districts' five first-class cricket titles of the last 20 years (with Waikato a key provincial component and Seddon Park the ND home). However, before 2010 Waikato had last won the national badminton crown in 1937 and had never won a Super Rugby title until the Chiefs' triumph in August.
The 2012 vintage is new territory.
Sport Waikato chief executive Matthew Cooper intends such feats to be the start of a dynasty. The former All Black believes this year's achievements will only fuel current initiatives to produce better Waikato sportspeople.
"A number of influential business people are prepared to challenge local authorities to prioritise sport. A successful environment is evolving as a result. We even won rugby's Roller Mills under-13 title [for the first time in 21 years] in Auckland," Cooper laughs.
"We also need to acknowledge the impact of the Kingitanga movement and four key iwi who have bought into the legacy we want. Their involvement brings a sense of belonging to the province. I wouldn't underestimate how important that was for the Chiefs and we saw them pay tribute with their unique haka after the Super Rugby final. Such passion epitomised the way the team played; it helped create a real soul."
Sport Waikato was founded in 1986 to cover the area from Coromandel to Turangi and Waihi to Kawhia. It includes a population estimated at almost 400,000 people. A recent focus for Cooper, his 70-strong team and the army of volunteers has been convincing late secondary and early tertiary students to stick with sport. If they do that, he believes any form of sustainability crisis will be thwarted.
"Addressing secondary schools' participation and linking school leavers with clubs is a social challenge. We need to keep finding pathways for those students who love their sport but aren't going to play for New Zealand. We want lifelong lovers of sport because that filters back down when that generation becomes parents.
"Sure, you need good talent identification for your best athletes but I don't believe in putting too much emphasis on wide-ranging youth academy structures. Sometimes we set our age bracket too low (for such endeavours)."
Waikato has also become attractive to Olympians with the high performance centres for rowing and cycling anchored in the province.
"Athletes know if they base themselves here they're only about 100 minutes from Auckland International Airport and there is an excellent standard of living plus a great tertiary education system," Cooper says.
"Having a centralised environment makes a lot of sense with access to fellow high performance athletes, coaches and support services. Triathlon and canoe racing have also expressed an interest in being nearby."
Veteran broadcaster Kevin Hart has also marvelled at Waikato's fortunes this year. Hart commentated on cricket, rugby and the odd netball match in the region for more than 30 years but can't remember such dominance.
"Interestingly, the Chiefs' success coincided with the return of three men who had originally come from the Waikato. Assistant coach Wayne Smith grew up in Putaruru and played in Waikato age group sides before moving to Canterbury to become an All Black. He was an impressive influence on this year's side. He just lives the whole experience.
"Match that with Waikato veterans like (skills coach) Andrew Strawbridge and (forwards coach) Tom Coventry and it made a formidable combination. Head coach Dave Rennie fitted right in too with a bit of a country bumpkin persona that the players loved. The late radio commentator Graeme Moody used to tell me he couldn't believe Wellington ever let Rennie go (as provincial coach). I also think, despite the criticism he took at times, that (former coach and now All Blacks assistant) Ian Foster laid some of the foundations.
"With the netball, Noeline (coach Taurua) might seem an enigma to those outside the Waikato-Bay of Plenty region but she's sure got the know-how. The players absolutely love her. They've got an experienced team core but local girl Laura Langman has been a star; a gutsy, country girl who leads from the front. Waikato people have always been old-fashioned and parochial and they love supporting people like her.
"On the cricket front (Northern Districts chief executive) David Cooper deserves a lot of credit as does (operations manager) Pat Malcon and (coach to hundreds of promising ND age group players) Alan Whimp. They've laid the foundation for success over several seasons which is a credit, considering the area the province covers."
The only performance Hart's not quite convinced about was the 46-10 Ranfurly Shield win over Taranaki: "That was against any sort of form in the ITM Cup. It made the season look all right but they were facing relegation to that point."


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Cora Hornstadt, Leader Dogs for the Blind puppy raiser, was inducted into the Backus Lions Club at a recent membership meeting. Cora has been involved in Leader Dogs since 1993 and recently retired from her Paynesville, Minn., teaching job. She moved to the Backus area and will continue her puppy raising this spring. Hemee, the 18th puppy she has raised, leaves for his official training in Michigan soon.
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Day 47 - Wheels to Water (168 Miles)
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After my last entry it was time to prepare for Rally on the River, the bike event that Daniel is catering. He convinced me it is worth hanging around and attending it so I said "OK". Most of the stuff was packed so we headed out toward Sunbury PA to Splash Magic Campground, where the event was to be held. About 3 miles up the road I realized I forgot something so I had to turn around and go back. Daniel was driving his truck towing the Hot Dog Cart so I figured I'd be able to go faster than he was and catch up. I was right. We pulled in as it was getting dusk. Most everything was set up, including the tents.Daniel's neighbor, Wayne, came up the night before and set everything up. We set up the rest and spent the majority of the night around the pool
Sunday everyone left so we just hung out and Daniel packed to go back to Harrisburg to work a few days until next weekend's continuation of the festivities. I met another biker, Jason Farr, doing a raffle of a motorcycle for handicapped lawyers. He was looking for someone to ride to New Jersey with him to help him move a boat he sold so I told him I'd go. I haven't been to New Jersey in awhile. We rode down Monday afternoon. On the way we passed through Delaware Water gap where there is a mountain that is shaped like an Indian Head. Unfortunately we couldn't see it well because of the heavy overgrowth. We did stop at Hotdog Johnny's. It is a famous local hot dog joint. The specialized in deep fried hot dogs and buttermilk. Now I don't know about you but I have never been able to do buttermilk, with or without hotdogs. I did opt for the birch beer. That is something I haven't had in years. It's similar to root beer.
After Hotdog Johnnies, we continued on to NJ. We stopped in Perth Amboy to visit Jason's cousin who was a mechanic at a Getty Station
We woke up today to a nasty looking sky. The radar showed crappy weather moving in so that was not promising for any kind of boating activity. In any event we went and killed enough time eating breakfast to let the rain really get going. No sense in doing this the easy way. We jumped in the boat anyway after taking all the extra stuff off of it so it didn't go with the boat.to the new owner. We tossed off the mooring lines and shoved off. We jetted around the bay for 30 minutes or so and started toward the marina where we needed to dock. On the way in, one of the twin inboard engines overheated so we shut it down. One engine was more than enough to get us to the dock which was about 1/2 mile away. On the way in, the sound from the one functional motor changed and we started to smell something burning
That task finished, we went back to the beach house and chilled out for awhile, waiting for teh rain to quit. It finally did and we went and grabbed some food at a chinese buffet that was really pretty good. Now as I write this we are packing out bikes to head down to Atlantic City to try our luck down there for the evening.


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ust seeing how the gun functions and if it stays on target. (This is on a form 2) Always fun to drop some money on ammo
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Ya buddy ,,that shits them out quick ,,now don't it?? I can foresee a big hole in the wallet with that bad boy!!!
I haven't had the chance to fire a FA in a long time,,don't know as I could afford to nowadays anyways now I'm on disability,,,,it always used to be a hoot though. I've had a couple ,three different model HK semi's in the past and I liked them very much, that and FAL's,,both allot of fun to shoot. And all ,,damn accurate to boot,,,,Love HK's
Yeah, looks like it functions fine! I like watching vids of FA. Unless I win the lottery I'll never have enough money to feed one though! Thanks for posting that bud.
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I dont have the Cash to feed this thing. I had a request from a Police Dept to demo what they can get to go with their H&K 91's and MP5's . Ill see how it goes.
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Did ya register the receiver or the trigger pack?
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75 years ago, June 23, 1938
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Work was started Monday by the WPA, under the direction of Vane Jones, on the village sidewalk project. Approximately 2.3 miles of sidewalk will be built and repaired, employing about 30 men from local relief rolls.
Bids will be received by the Pine River Board of Education for one or more carloads of coal. Specify B.T.U. content, ash content and volatile content.
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After a week of futile searching for Hickle Harley Wares, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ware, who disappeared June 11, hopes for finding the lad alive have gradually waned. The lad has vanished so completely that no tangible clues have been found.
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The Pine River Methodist Church will hold a day of services consecrating the new parsonage and commemorating the 60th anniversary of the local church on Sunday, June 23.
Our five-digit ZIP Code is 56474, Postmaster Bergstrom announced today.
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The elementary teaching staff has been increased by 3 full-time teachers. At the regular Pine River School Board meeting Monday, June 20, James Scott, Jackie Ekstrom and Kay Zaffke were approved by the board.
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Clinton Township-based automotive publisher Tweddle Group Inc. Tuesday announced an equity investment from Los Angeles-based firm The Gores Group LLC.
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Andrew Tweddle, CEO of the third-generation family-owned business, is expected to retain a stake in the company and remain its top executive.
Tweddle, which publishes manuals and service information for the automotive industry, generated revenue of $102 million in 2012, up from $85 million in 2011.
Alec Gores, raised in Flint, founded the investment firm in 1987 and has acquired 60 companies worldwide with combined revenues of more than $15 billion since its inception, according to the firm's website. Currently, it has $3.4 billion in equity under active management.
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Gores also expressed interest, but failed, in acquiring Ann Arbor-based Borders Group Inc. out of bankruptcy in 2011. A $1 billion deal for Gores to acquire auto parts chain Pep Boys also fell apart in 2012.
Gores built a $1.95 million, 10,000-square-foot mansion in Park Township on Lake Michigan last year, MLive reported.
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State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
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ITC presents 'Memorial Memories' concert May 27
By James Benavides
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(May 23, 2007)--UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures will host the fourth annual "Memorial Memories" concert from 2:30 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 27 on the ITC exhibit floor. The free big-band concert is offered as a way to say "thank you" to America's military men and women.
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With the assistance of community partners, the institute will welcome guests for the free musical performance by the Sentimental Journey Orchestra directed by Ted Conerly.
The audience will be inspired and entertained with original arrangements of the swing and big-band jazz music of the '40s and '50s. The concert will be accompanied by video images shown on the ITC's unique dome screens.
"Memorial Memories" is a nostalgic recollection of the swing era, not commonly found on today's radio dial. The lively numbers bring the audience to its feet and get people dancing in the aisles. Seating fills up quickly, so arrive early.
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Egyptians playing an ancient board game Senet
Senet is one of the oldest board games. It was played in ancient Egypt, reportedly before 3000 BC. Senet (means "passing") is a race game, which has five to seven pieces per player. The board is made up of 3x10 squares. There is also a version with 8 linear squares followed by 4x3, the "twenty-game". In senet, players advanced according to the results of throws of little sticks or knuckle bones (the predecessors of dice). Some historians believe that the game of senet evolved to depict divinities and events in the afterlife. Both, senet and chess are board games, which are played by two players, on the board divided into squares with pawns as pieces.
Liubo is a mysterious ancient Chinese board game. Reportedly, the earliest surviving remnant of liubo dates from the Shang Dynasty circa 1500 BC. The name liubo comes from Chinese (liu = six, bo = sticks). Most historians believe that liubo was a battle game. The board is argued to be a cosmological, a calendar and a divination instrument. The rules of Liubo are still unknown.
The Ancient Liubo Game
Liubo may be the predecessor of Xiàngqí, also known as Chinese Chess. Some may point out how the board design of liubo lends itself to a Xiàngqí-like grid of squares. XiangQi is played on the intersections of a 9x10 board. Opposite sides are separated by a central "river". Each camp has a "palace" which is constituted by 3x3 intersections at the center of South and North sides. The armies are formed by 16 men each. Red plays at South and (generally) starts the game.
XiangQi Board
AshtaPada is an ancient Indian race board game played on an 8x8 board with dice. It possibly dates back to the 5th century BC. There were no light and dark squares on the board. There were crosses marked on certain cells. The name has a Sanskrit reference to "spider" - a legendary being with eight legs.
Ashtapada Board
Chaturanga (a Sanskrit name for "four members of an army") was played in India on an 8x8 uncheckered board. According to ancient Indian mysticism, this setup represents the universe. The four sides being the four elements: fire, air, earth and water. The board was called Ashtapada, and had special markers. The pieces were raja (king), gajah (elephant), chariot, one boat and four pedati (foot soldiers or pawns). This game was originally played with a dice.
It is an assumption that chess emerged as a variant of Chaturanga for two players. The suppression of dice due to antigambling policy in the 6th century, might have forced the transformation of a race game into a strategic game between two players, which then possibly evolved and transformed into chess.
As we discussed in the Chess Queen article, in India, Persia and the Arabic lands, where the game was originally played, all the chess pieces were male: the king, his general called a vizier, and a line of foot soldiers. The game was played with chariots, horses, and elephants, which looked like a miniature army. The words for chess in Old Persian and Arabic are chatrang and shatranj respectively. The Persian word "shah" means king, is thought to be the origin of the English name "chess". The phrase "shah mat" (means "the king is ambushed"), is the origin for the word "checkmate".
Map, 500 BCE- 4-army Chaturanga (some call it Chaturaji) was played
When the game arrived in Europe, the queen replaced the vizier, the horse was transformed into a knight, the chariot into a tower (today's rook), and the elephant into bishop (in France it became a jester, and in Italy, a standard bearer). Only the king and the pawns remained the same. It is believed that the checkered board with its light and dark squares was a European invention. Chess sets were made out of ivory, stone, wood, or even amber.
The transformation from the male figure of the vizier to the queen in Russia took place six hundred years after the chess queen had appeared in Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and England. In Russia, the bishop was represented by an elephant, and the rook by a boat. The king was called tsar, and instead of the queen, "ferz" was used, which remained masculine well into the 18th century.
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A chess-playing family embraces all nations from the time of the Egyptian Kings to the present day. The origin of chess is not agreed to by all historians, as are so many things in human history. Perhaps new discoveries will provide irrefutable evidence.
And for the chess-player the success which crowns his work, the great dispeller of sorrows, is named "combination."
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