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WQ278, Reviewed January 2009
Approximately 600,000 acres of cropland are irrigated annually in Southeast Missouri. Agronomic benefits from timely irrigation practices are well known by agricultural producers in the region. A large, shallow water supply ensures inexpensive irrigation, making it a cost effective management practice.
Public concern runs high over water quantity and quality. Irrigation water sometimes contains elements and compounds such as nitrate or sodium that are undesirable in terms of human consumption, plant growth or soil environmental processes. However, irrigation water also contains elements or compounds that are essential for plant growth, such as nitrate, phosphate, potassium, sulfate, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and manganese. Proper crop nutrient management often includes fertilization of some of these nutrients. Most producers do not consider irrigation water nutrient concentrations when developing a fertilization program. This overlooked source of plant nutrients is important and can save producers money and prevent adding of nonessential quantities of nutrients to the agri-ecosystem.
The purpose of this guide is to educate irrigators to the potential nutrient value of their irrigation water. Also included is a summary of an irrigation well survey conducted in 1987. Included in the survey are the Southeast Missouri counties of Butler, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Scott and Stoddard, which contain large irrigated acreages.
When analyzed, most elements present in water samples are reported in parts per million (ppm) units. To convert irrigation water constituents from ppm to pounds applied per acre requires the following calculation:
Example calculation
Notethe irrigation water supplied 100 percent of the rice S needs.
From this calculation it is obvious that irrigation water typically provides essential crop nutrients. Irrigators are advised to test wells periodically to take advantage of this "free" fertilizer. With water testing programs being developed throughout the United States, it should not be difficult to have wells tested. Use a reputable private or public laboratory that specializes in water testing. If only crop nutrients (not pesticides) are analyzed, then the cost of water testing should be minimal. Unless point source contamination has occurred, groundwater generally will contain similar amounts of essential plant nutrients over a small geographic area the size of most farming operations. Therefore, if sampling occurs away from potential point sources (feed-lots, fertilizer storage areas, etc.), then a representative water sample can be obtained from one or two well locations.
Table 1Average values of irrigation water compostion by county and the entire survey region
In 1987, an irrigation well water survey was conducted by MU Extension personnel to identify the nutrient content of irrigation waters in Southeast Missouri.
The survey was co-funded by the Missouri Rice Council and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. Therefore, regions sampled were those where rice/soybean rotations are prevalent. A total of 272 wells were sampled in the seven counties. Data collected from each water sample were: well depth, water temperature, water pH, and nitrate, sulfate, phosphate, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and salt content. Due to high costs, water biological and pesticide composition was not analyzed. Average county and survey nutrient concentrations are listed in Table 1.
General trends showed that irrigation water phosphate (PO4), potassium (K), zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) did not vary across the survey area and were below levels necessary for crop growth. Calculations for total phosphorus and potassium supplied by one acre-foot of irrigation water using regional average concentrations are as follows:
A 150 bushel per acre corn crop requires approximately 45 pounds phosphorus and 200 pounds potassium. Given the above calculations, it is estimated that irrigation waters in Southeast Missouri potentially can contribute less than 2 percent of the nutritional phosphorus and potassium needs for corn. Water manganese concentrations were also uniform across the region, but were high enough to partially provide crops with this essential micro-nutrient. Water pH, electrical conductivity (E.C.), nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N), sulfate (SO4), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na) and iron (Fe) concentrations were variable across the region with most present at levels high enough to influence crop production.
Contour maps (Figures 1 to 8) were developed for these components. County average irrigation water nutrient composition and regional contour maps were developed to identify general trends and may not be representative of site-specific wells located within counties or map unit delineation areas.
Due to low buffer capacity of most irrigation waters, water pH usually will not influence soil or plant systems. However, pH values in most of Scott County and near the St. Francis River in Stoddard and Butler counties approached alkaline levels (Figure 1). Producers should know the pH of their irrigation water, especially if agri-chemicals, some of which can be adversely affected by water pH, are mixed with these waters. Producers should check herbicide labels for optimum mixing water pH ranges.
Figure 1Irrigation water pH concentration gradients in southeast Missouri.
Water nitrate concentration has received much attention environmentally over the past several years. However, nitrate contained in irrigation water will provide crops with part of their nitrogen needs. If care is taken to prevent excessive runoff, most nitrate delivered through irrigation water is available to crops. Southeast Missouri irrigation waters varied in nitrate content (Figure 2), but in all cases contained nitrate-nitrogen at levels accepted by the EPA for drinking quality standards (less than 10 ppm). Areas of highest nitrate concentration were central Stoddard County and the tri-county region southeast of Sikeston. Using the Mississippi County average irrigation water nitrate concentration (highest nitrate testing county), it is calculated that 3.3 ppm NO3-N x 2.7 = 8.9 pounds N is added per acre-foot of irrigation water.
Figure 2Irrigation water nitrate-nitrogen concentration gradients (ppm) in southeast Missouri.
A 150 bushel per acre corn crop requires approximately 240 pounds of nitrogen per acre. Therefore, irrigation waters in Southeast Missouri supply less than 5 percent of a corn crop's nitrogen nutritional needs.
Sulfur is an essential plant nutrient required in quantities approximately one-tenth of those needed for nitrogen. Most crops require between 10 and 20 pounds of sulfur per acre. As irrigation water approaches 5.0 ppm sulfate, crops receiving irrigation will benefit in terms of sulfur nutrition. (See example calculation.) Most irrigation water in Southeast Missouri contains sulfate concentrations approaching or exceeding 7.5 ppm (Figure 3). Generally, irrigated crops grown in Southeast Missouri may not require sulfur fertilizer inputs.
Figure 3Irrigation water sulfate concentration gradients (ppm) in southeast Missouri.
Calcium is a nutrient required by all crops, but rarely is calcium fertilization needed. Calcium usually is added to soils in large quantities via agricultural limestone, or contained at soil clay adsorption sites or in clay mineral composition. Calcium additions through irrigation water sources in Southeast Missouri are appreciable and commonly approach 400 ppm (Figure 4). Some of this calcium may be fixed by soils or lost through leaching, but a large amount should be readily available to crops. High amounts of calcium in irrigation water combined with appreciable amounts of carbonate (CO3) (not tested in the current survey) will give the water some agricultural limestone value. An example calcium carbonate equivalent (CCE) calculation for irrigation water using the Butler County average calcium concentration, and assuming all calcium is associated with carbonate (maximum possible CCE), is given below:
Ca applied per acre Calcium Carbonate is 40 percent Ca and 60 percent carbonate. Therefore, 672/0.40 = 1,680 pounds or 0.84 tons potential CCE applied through 1 acre-foot of irrigation water.
Figure 4Irrigation water calcium concentration gradients (ppm) in southeast Missouri.
Given the high amounts of calcium, especially in a diagonal running northeast from Ripley County through southern Scott County, it is reasonable to expect that irrigation water is supplying appreciable agricultural limestone value to irrigated fields in Southeast Missouri. Irrigators should soil test routinely to identify agricultural limestone needs.
Magnesium deficiencies are rare in the Midwest. However, magnesium is an essential plant nutrient that is present in Southeast Missouri irrigation water (Figure 5). As discussed with calcium, magnesium in combination with carbonate will represent some agricultural limestone equivalent. In general, magnesium concentrations in irrigation samples were one-tenth those of calcium. Still, if small areas in fields are magnesium-deficient, then irrigation will supply some magnesium crop needs.
Figure 5Irrigation water magnesium concentration gradients (ppm) in southeast Missouri.
Iron and manganese were the only essential plant micro-nutrients present in sufficient quantities to benefit crops (Figure 6 and Table 1). However, deficiencies of these micro-nutrients are rarely reported in Southeast Missouri. Also, these nutrients commonly form precipitate minerals in water or soils. It is not expected that crop iron or manganese nutrition will be affected by levels in irrigation waters.
Figure 6Irrigation water iron concentration gradients (ppm) in southeast Missouri.
Sodium is not an essential plant nutrient and usually is associated with detrimental effects on agricultural crop production. High sodium can be associated with poor soil structure and high salt content. If irrigation water contains large sodium concentrations, then degrading crop growth conditions may occur over time. However, sodium is very water-soluble and leaches readily through sandy soils. The area in a diagonal running northeast from southern Butler County to northeast Stoddard County contained appreciable amounts of sodium in irrigation waters (Figure 7). Irrigators in this region should consider the potential of long-term sodium build-up from irrigated cropland, especially on soils with low water infiltration and permeability.
Figure 7Irrigation water sodium concentration gradients (ppm) in southeast Missouri.
Irrigation water salt content should be a concern to all irrigators. Total salt content is correlated to electrical conductivity (E.C.) and measured in units of mmho per centimeter. Generally, irrigation water is considered excellent and low in terms of salt content when E.C. is less than 0.5 mmho per centimeter, and adequate when E.C. is below 1.0 mmho per centimeter. Although some irrigation water in Southeast Missouri (Pemiscot County and parts of Butler and Stoddard counties) contained E.C. measurements greater than 0.5, no well water in the region had E.C. measurements greater than 1.0 (Figure 8). Generally, irrigation water in Southeast Missouri applies small quantities of salts. On most soils, salt buildup as a result of irrigation should not be a problem.
Figure 8Irrigation water electrical conductivity gradients (m/cm) in southeast Missouri.
The survey results show that crop producers in Southeast Missouri are supplying some essential plant nutrients via irrigation water. This overlooked source of nutrients often should be considered when determining total fertilizer inputs. Well testing, combined with soil testing, can be an inexpensive means of evaluating nutrient budgets for crops grown in irrigated systems.
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Vice mayor's resignation came as no surprise to some
BRISTOL, Tenn. - There's an empty seat at the Bristol, Tennessee City Council work session Tuesday night after Councilman Ben Zandi formally resigned his position via email.
"In his letter of resignation he indicated time commitments were such that it was best to go ahead and submit his resignation," said Bill Sorah, Bristol, Tennesse's interim city manager.
We learned some saw this coming before that letter ever made its way into the hands of city officials.
When we asked city council member Margaret Feierabend if she was surprised to learn about Zandi's resignation, she replied with a blunt, "No."
Feierabend told News 5 there's been a sea of speculation circulating Bristol as to why Zandi has been absent from city meetings and events for the past several weeks, but she had no answers as to why he left Bristol.
News 5 did some digging and confirmed with current owners that Zandi sold several of his Bristol businesses, including the Troutdale Dining Room, Blue Circle, and Burger Bar restaurants.
We also went by his home and found a 'For Sale' sign posted in the front yard.
Mayor Michelle Dolan told News 5 that it's her understanding Zandi took a job in Boston.
That was something Feierabend said she was never told by Zandi personally. "He didn't share that with everybody. When I talked to him a month ago, he said he wasn't planning on leaving," said Feierabend.
A few weeks ago, during his final city council meeting, former council member David Shumaker publically questioned the city attorney about Zandi's absence. "My hope in doing so was to make sure the press was aware so that the media could keep the heat on [him]," said Shumaker.
Shumaker's concern was that Zandi would be governing from out-of-town. "It could go on indefinitely as long as the members of the city council would allow it to go on," Shumaker added.
While no longer on the council, he's glad he spoke up. "People just need to be honest and do the right thing. The right thing is if you don't live in Bristol, you shouldn't serve on the city council," said Shumaker.
News 5 has made several phone calls to Ben Zandi in hopes of hearing from him personally, but those calls have to yet be returned.
In a news release Zandi said, "I have enjoyed serving others through customer service excellence. As a business owner myself, I have had a passion about supporting other local businesses and organization to create local jobs and to stimulate and promote local economic growth."
As for what's next, we're told the city council has 30 days to appoint a new council member at-large.
That person would serve until the next election in August of 2014 and would have to run again in May of 2015 to keep that seat.
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Grand Theft Auto IV - Community News | @ 12:52 AM MDT | By Kodo + Zidane
Last week, Zidane and myself were invited by Rockstar for an exclusive Lost and Damned event at Don Hill's in New York City. The event took place on Feb 10 and Feb 11. Skipping all the travel and hotel stuff, the Lost and Damned event went something like this..
A large black van waits outside the hotel to carry all the GTA webmasters over to Don Hill's. Upon arrival, we are greeted at the door by R* who says they aren't done setting up inside. There's some serious security, too, so the 10 of us wait in a circle on the sidewalk. We have some mindless chatter outside while we eagerly await the real deal happening inside.
Tweny minutes pass before R* lets us inside. Walking through the dark entryway, we walk into a biker themed bar with tattoo decorations on the wall and two motorcycles on the stage. The Lost and Damned trailers are playing on HDTVs high above the bar along side Rockstar and Xbox projections on the wall. Of course you can't miss about 10 gaming station set up, each with chairs, an Xbox 360, and Lost and Damned playing on the giant TV. Rockstar says, "What are you looking around for? Start playing!"
We take our seats and pickup the controls, jumping right into the beginning of story mode. The first mission has Johnny picking up the club's new president, who is fresh out of jail, and riding him back to the clubhouse. Rockstar knows you are familiar with the game by now, so there aren't hours of tutorial missions. Nope, now you start right into the fray and it's great. The next mission has you riding with your gang to a firefight against 20 other bikers of a rival game. There is a new feature while in transit to mission locations. If you ride in formation behind the biker president, a "Lost" logo appears on the street and gives you health for staying with it. We played several other missions that involved stealing motorcycles, killing some feds, or burning a club and stealing heroin from it.
We couldn't take any pictures of the game,
enjoy the skyline.
The event ended with Rockstar and Microsoft handing out Xbox Elites with custom Lost and Damned artwork to the attendees. We'll get a picture up soon. Overall we are very impressed with the quality of Lost and Damned and the new perspective it provides. New missions, storyline, guns, music, multiplayer games, vehicles, and modified bike physics are all great things. Rockstar did a tremendous job with the new content and we are so grateful for the opportunity to play it.
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I have been investigating more of the natural ways of keeping bees and came across an article about how bees want to keep an upper entrance rather than a bottom one. This defies the standard hive design straight off. A bottom entrance makes drafts in the brood chamber making it harder for the bees to keep a constant temp and humidity. An experiment was done (you can find it on the main Beesource page all the way at the bottom, then an article about "honey excluders") anyway they found that the upper entrance hives made lots of honey and the brood chamber was kept below with the queen not ever being limited by honey in the brood chamber. The honey supers could be extra ventilated for maximum production while keeping the brood chamber ventilated to a minimum for constant temps and humidity. I think these ideas could be integrated with a bottom closed screened bottom board to catch mites, also with the unlimited broodnest to create really productive colonies kept in more of a natural manner with an absolute minimum of stress to the bees. Of course I will do some experiments.
I would love to see some comments on this one.
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Auckland will play host to the under-20s rugby world championship in 2014.
The International Rugby Board this morning announced that the annual IRB Junior World Championship will be held in Auckland in June in just over a year and a half.
The annual championship, which will see 11 countries playing it out for the top title, began in 2008 and has never been hosted in New Zealand.
Since 2008 New Zealand has won every year, except for this year when host country South Africa took out the top spot.
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce welcomed the announcement.
The Junior World Championship was widely acknowledged as the second most important rugby competition after the Rugby World Cup, he said.
It was expected the event would bring in about $8 million in economic benefits.
The Government has invested $1.45 million into the event, which has been matched by the Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development.
Recreation Minister Murray McCully said the Junior World Championship has been a breeding ground for future stars.
"Of the current All Black squad in Europe, seven have played in this under-20 tournament in recent years including Aaron Cruden, Aaron Smith and Julian Savea,'' he said.


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Participation in ample physical activity and consumption of a nutrient-dense and healthful diet are defining features of a healthy lifestyle. Oftentimes athletes are the model citizens of excellent health; however, a sizeable number of athletes have taken healthful habits to an extreme such that they become pathologic and detrimental to overall health and well being.
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I typically work out for 45-minutes at a moderate intensity. How much water should I be consuming while exercising?
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on Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Staying hydrated during exercise is so important, especially during the warm months of summer, yet it is something many of us tend to overlook. Let's discuss the recommendations for adequate hydration as well as strategies to ensure you stay properly hydrated before, during and after your workout session.
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Should I take a multivitamin?
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If you've been paying attention to the latest on vitamin research and whether or not loading up on the nutritional supplements is worth it, you may be a little bit confused and frustrated.
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Feel like your fighting the battle of the bulge without much success? Discover a well-rounded approach to help banish belly fat once and for all.
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on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Let's discuss the changes that occur in the body during pregnancy and identify stretching and strengthening exercises you can use to help alleviate low back pain.
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Can exercise reduce the risk of catching a cold?
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on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
While more research is needed to fully understand the effects of exercise on the immune system, existing studies have established a link between moderate, regular exercise and a strong immune system.
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2016 (Junior)
Appeared in 50 games with 45 starts… batted .295 (36-for-122)… tallied 12 extra base hits including ten doubles which ranks third on the team… hit .250 in SoCon play and appeared in 18 games… tailed her first hit of the season against Winthrop (2/20)…hit her first career home run against George Washington (3/19)… and four games later homered against Western Carolina for the first time in SoCon play (4/2)… tallied nine multi-hit games and two multi-RBI games this season… strung together a six-game hit streak and reached base safely for 10 consecutive games this season…
2015 (Sophomore):
Saw action in 23 games, starting one at designated player ... hit .250 in 24 at bats with six hits, one double and six RBI ... had a pinch-hit RBI single at North Carolina A&T (March 3) ... had a two-run pinch hit double at Elon (March 25) ... earned a RBI against Samford (March 29) ... picked up another RBI against North Carolina A&T (March 31) ... drove in a run off a sacrifice fly at Appalachian State (April 22) ... made a start in the lineup in game two at Mercer (April 11) ... made the SoCon honor roll.
2014 (Freshman):
Played in 31 games, starting six at second base ... hit .306 on 11 hits, three doubles, five runs scored and had 11 RBI ...scored a run against Bucknell (Feb. 28) ... had a RBI single in her first at bat of the season against North Carolina A&T (Mar. 5) ... went 1-for-3 with two RBI against Gardner-Webb (Mar. 11) ... scored a run against Georgia Southern (Mar. 15) ... went 2-for-3 with a RBI in game one against UNCW (April 9) ... was 2-for-3 with a RBI double in the series finale against Western Carolina (April 13) ... had a pinch-hit RBI in game two against Charlotte (April 23) ... picked up back-to-back runs batted in at Appalachian State (April 26) after pinch hitting ... had a RBI single as a pinch hitter in game one against Elon (May 3) ... had a clutch two-run double to tie the game against Furman in the quarterfinals of the SoCon Tournament (May 8).
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A strong defensive shortstop from Asheboro, N.C. has racked up numerous accolades in being a four-time all-conference and all-country player for Southwestern Randolph High School … also has been selected all-district and all-state for the last three seasons … batted .489 on 44 hits during her senior season and scored 41 runs with 40 RBI … was named the 2012 SWR Best Defensive Player Award and claimed the 2010 NCHSAA 3A softball state high school championship … has a 4.5 GPA ranking her 15 out of 276 in her high school and is the FFA president … played club softball for Randolph Rage 18U out of Denton, N.C. under Coach Alvin Hogan Jr.
Hagan O'Neal Kiser … born July 12, 1995 in Thomasville, N.C. … daughter of Neal and Elaine Kiser … has two sisters in Kristen Kiser Elberson and Stella Kiser Hineline … major is Community Therapeutic Recreation.
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She says Kwik Stop sold son synthetic marijuana
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - She says synthetic marijuana, a drug known as Spice, killed her son. Now she's suing a Colorado Springs convenience store and talking with Newschannel 13 to explain why.
Stephane Colbert says her son died after buying synthetic marijuana at that store. She wants justice but tells us, that's only part of the reason she filed a lawsuit last Thursday (9/19/13).
"It makes me angry," said mother Stephane Colbert with tears in her eyes.
She's angry that her son 19-year-old son Nicholas Colbert could legally buy synthetic marijuana from a convenience store.
"He was somebody that always looked out for the underdog," she said.
The Kwik Stop on South Chelton was a place Nicholas stopped by all the time.
"He would go in there to buy cigarettes or energy drinks," said Colbert.
She's convinced the store sold him Spice. When she heard about the synthetic drug on the news, his response was Mom, don't worry. I got this, she said. But Nicholas didn't have control. He died from Spice two years ago.
"Parents shouldn't have to feel what I still feel," said Colbert.
Stephane is suing the store to make a point.
"I don't want another child or another parent to go through this," she said.
She believes Spice should be taken off shelves and made illegal.
"Our kids shouldn't be hurt like this," said Colbert.
She emphasized how parents shouldn't have to endure the heartbreak Stephane can't begin to describe.
"Kids are the ones that pass before us. They're in a better place, but the ones that are left behind, they're the ones that have to pick up the pieces," said Colbert.
Nicholas had recently graduated from Wasson High School. His mom found out after he died he had enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
A Kwik Stop employee told Newschannel 13 his manager decided not to sell spice anymore. It's been off the shelves for about a month.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs office accidentally deleted 464,000 electronic data files last month that contained information about home loans, according to U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio.
The agency blamed human error at its regional office in Cleveland and said no personal information was jeopardized, according to a statement from the VA that was provided by Portman's office. The regional office oversees the home loan program in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The records included loans, grants and applications, Portman said. The VA said about half of the files were recoverable, and the online application program was restored within a few days after the records were erased on May 24.
Portman sent a letter Monday to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, asking for information about when the department and applicants were told about the error and how they'll be affected.
The senator also criticized the "limited communication and delayed incident reporting."
A message seeking comment was left with the VA on Tuesday.
The deleted files from the online application program were from March 18 to May 24, The Plain Dealer reported.
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Posted: January 19, 2006 in ACE Press Releases
Lead researchers Stefanie Spilde and John Porcari, Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, recruited 15 healthy women, ages 18 to 26, with at least an intermediate level of Pilates experience. Each subject participated in two 50-minute Pilates mat-training sessions (one beginner, one advanced), following a videotaped routine for consistency.
Each subject first followed a beginner mat Pilates routine, which consisted of five minutes of breath-linked alignment exercises, followed by 40 minutes of basic Pilates exercises that followed the original Method of sequencing. The session ended with five minutes of stretching and realignment. The advanced routine was similar to the beginner routine except that it utilized advanced techniques of positioning and pacing for each exercise. During each session, heart rates and oxygen consumption were measured and recorded, and subjects rated their perceived effort using the 6–20 Borg scale.
An analysis of the data showed that the intensity of the beginning Pilates routine was lower than the recommended guidelines for improving cardio respiratory fitness. The average percentage of maximal heart rate was 54 percent, which is below the ACSM recommendation of 64 percent to 94 percent. The advanced Pilates routine elicited a higher aerobic response, with 62 percent of maximal heart rate and 43 percent of V•O2 max. This would be the equivalent to the energy requirements of walking 3.5 to 4 miles per hour.
The study concluded that the cardiovascular benefits of Pilates appear to be limited. Even though participants feel as though they're working hard—and from a muscular standpoint, they are—they are not achieving significant aerobic or calorie-burning benefits from their efforts.
"Pilates has a long list of benefits including improved body mechanics, balance, coordination, strength and flexibility," said Dr. Cedric X. Bryant, chief exercise physiologist for ACE. "While the ACE study shows that a Pilates session burns a relatively small amount of calories, it is still a valuable addition to any exercise routine offering the essential elements of building a strong core and increasing flexibility."
Complete study results appear in the November/December 2005 edition of ACE Fitness Matters magazine or on our Web site at www.acefitness.org/getfit/PilatesStudy2006.pdf.
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Kevin Ellison Looking For An Opportunity To Play Early
After a number of attempts that have largely come up fruitless, the San Diego Chargers have seemed to have finally assembled a group of young and talented defensive backs. The latest piece of that puzzle, safety Kevin Ellison, hopes to cement his place on the team early. Hardworking, heady, and physical, Ellison embodies what a strong safety should be. Not content to merely contribute on special teams, Kevin Ellison has his sights on a starting job and hopes that his play on the field and his dedication to film study will earn him an opportunity to compete for playing time early.
It's hard to miss a guy like Kevin Ellison when he's on the field because he stays around the ball. His game isn't one of much wasted movement. Watching Ellison play football is reminiscent of watching a lion hunt prey; the field being the Savannah, the prey being an unsuspecting ball carrier. Kevin Ellison stalks, reacts quickly, takes good angles, and arrives at the ball with tremendous force. Coming out of college, Ellison was knocked for not having elite timed speed. But all that is easily negated by his ability to diagnose plays, both before they happen, and as they unfold.
"I think anytime you play, you want to know what's going on on the field. I think that allows you to play fast. Everyone is athletic - everyone is here for a reason. I think what puts someone over the top is their ability to read plays. You look at safeties like Troy Polamalu or Ed Reed and you can tell those guys study like crazy, as well as being very athletic, and that's why they're the two best safeties in the league."
Knowing where to be, and understanding the game of football, isn't something that you can quantify on the stat sheet. Work ethic, study habits, and love for the game are intangible qualities that often go overlooked. But these attributes are what separates talented players from great players, and Ellison works hard on becoming great.
"I love football. I love watching film, I could watch film all day. Anybody that really knows me, knows that about me."
Much of Ellison's ability to quickly transition to the pro game could be attributed to his time at the University of Southern California, a college football powerhouse that recruits the most talented players around the country, and regularly competes for national championships. Ellison grew up in Inglewood, California, but it might surprise you that it wasn't a life-long dream of his to play for USC. Ellison's goals were loftier; to become a great player in the world's greatest league.
"I always wanted to go pro and play in the NFL. I always looked at college as a great experience, but I also looked at it as a stepping stone to the NFL. But going to USC definitely helped get me [to the NFL]. I think what Coach Carroll has going on out [at USC], the program he has in place, it definitely gets guys ready. I think you can see that by the number of guys we've put into the NFL over the last six to eight years. I think when I got [to the Chargers], I was really prepared. Really prepared to come in and compete. I just need an opportunity, and I can go from there."
Opportunity - perhaps no other word defines Ellison's greatest desire right now. With the incumbent strong safety a veteran who has yet to lose his grasp on the starting job, Ellison realizes he'll have to do more than simply play well for a rookie sixth rounder. Ellison not only has to prove that he can do his job and take care of his responsibilities on the football field, but he also has to maximize his chances to showcase his abilities, considering he isn't getting a whole lot of reps as a backup. The preseason is his time to shine, and he's looking forward to the chance.
"I hope I get as many reps as possible. When I get my reps, I've got to make the most of them. Every play I get, it's got to be 100%. I've got to know my job, know what I'm doing, and make it a good rep. There's no one behind me, so I don't look behind my shoulder. I just focus on my next rep and the next thing I've got to do. I don't really worry about anybody else's game, I focus on myself and doing the best I can. I feel like if I'm doing the best I can, then it's hard to keep me off the field."
Watching Ellison in practice gives you only a glimpse into what he is truly capable of. Much of Ellison's game is his ability to arrive to the ballcarrier and deliver a tremendous blow, often times resulting in a game-changing forced fumble. As we've seen through two games in the preseason, Ellison is a hitter. Constantly around the play, Ellison makes the tackles he's supposed to make, and many times makes the tackles he shouldn't have to make. He's not overwhelmed or over-matched out there. While he knows that he's got to continue to do everything thing he can to prove to the coaching staff that he deserves a chance to play, he feels he's well on his way to earning the opportunity to play early on in his career and to help make a difference on this defense.
"I think I'm doing a good job right now. But there's always a lot to prove; I've got something to prove every day, every time I step on the field. But I definitely feel I'm right up there with what every other safety is doing here. I'm going to keep competing because that's just how I am. I'm going to push the guy in front of me, and I'm going to push myself. I definitely feel I'm right up there, no doubt.
"I want to play. I want to play early. I want to play now. I'm a competitor, that's just how I am. I think I prepare that way, but like I said, I just need the opportunity and I'll be ready for it."
August 24, 2009at 9:00 AM Posted by Rob Zepeda
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Ellison going to be a great player for the Chargers. I had the pleasure of watching this guy play at SC and let me tell you he is a game changer. As long as he can stay healthy he will be the type of difference maker the Chargers need.
CJ Spillman also looks great. He layed the wood in the Arizona game (and it was a legal hit.) Ellison is always around the ball and closes with purpose. The emergence of both Ellison and Spillman made Gordon expendable. Always liked Gordon but he whiffed twice in the Arizona game trying to tack Stephens-Howling. The first led to an 89 yard kickoff and the second a first down.
I am still hoping to see more from the ground game both from LT and Gartrell. One reason for our lack of production may be due to the fact that we have only used four running plays basically. That didn't seem to matter with Martyball in 2006. The whole world knew we were going power left and teams could rarely stop us.
Go Bolts!!
LOVED the big hit by C.J. Spillman! We need more of that, even with the new rule changes (soon it will be illegal to frown at the receiver). Now the release of Gordon has put the entire defensive backfield, and defense in general, on alert. There have been far too many missed tackles so far, and don't be surprised if another well-known defensive name (or two) get the ax here soon. We've got some pretty highly-paid players just not showing that well on the field yet, so it's time to take their game up a notch or two..., or three; and SOON. Shape up or ship out.
Lets not get all lathered up about Ellison and Spillman. They are unproven rookies. College football is the minor leagues. It will take time for them to get used to the pro level. Ellison was drafted in the 6th round for a reason. Spillman was undrafted for a reason. Lets let them develop first. Because all of you will turn on after one rookie mistake. Most fans think they are experts and have all of the answers.
I give a guy 2-3 years before I call them a bust or no good. I can see both of them being great player, but not for awhile. Like 2-3 years from now.
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The Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello and the University of Virginia selected Tokyo-based architect Toyo Ito, Hon. FAIA, for its 2014 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal for Architecture. This award recognizes notable achievements and significant contributions in a field in which Jefferson excelled. Similar to the AIA Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture, which recognizes licensed architects as well as public officials, The Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal recipients are not required to be architects. The Thomas Jefferson Medals are U.Va.'s highest honors given to those outside the university, which does not award honorary degrees.
Ito joins the ranks of a notable list of laureates including Mies van der Rohe (the award's first recipient in 1966), Marcel Breuer (1968), Ada Louise Huxtable (1977), Philip Johnson (1978), Frank Gehry, FAIA (1994), Peter Zumthor (2006), and Zaha Hadid, Hon. FAIA (2007).
Ito is being recognized for his combination of "conceptual innovation with superbly executed buildings, as in his masterpiece, the Sendai MediathequeThomas Jefferson Foundation.
"[Architecture] takes us beyond ourselves and helps us aspire to inhabit and contribute to a more evolved world, said Kim Tanzer, dean of the U.Va. architecture school in a press release. "Toyo Ito's work has this quality; both ethereal and utterly grounded, fantastical and practical, his architecture helps us to imagine new forms of human experience. His meaningful use of emerging digital tools, combined with his sophisticated deployment of non-Cartesian rationality, will inspire architects for generations to come."
Ito has won several international awards, including the 2003 Architectural Institute of Japan Prize for the Sendai Mediatheque, the 2006 Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects, the 2012 Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the Venice Biennale, and the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize.
The U.Va. architecture school will host a translated public talk by Ito on April 11, Jefferson's birthday and the university's "Founder's Day."
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation also recognizes achievements in law and citizenship leadership. The 2014 award winners in these categories are attorney Kenneth Feinberg and former U.S. Senator Jim Webb, respectively.


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Many 1604 Campus addresses to change April 3
By Marianne McBride Lewis
Associate Director of Public Affairs
(March 29, 2006)--Most of UTSA's 1604 Campus has a new address -- One UTSA Circle.
Starting Monday, April 3, all UTSA offices using the 6900 North Loop 1604 West address will change to One UTSA Circle. UTSA offices with other addresses, such as the Downtown Campus, UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures, University Heights and UTSA on-campus housing will not be affected.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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"The new address reflects a growing awareness of UTSA in San Antonio and beyond," said UTSA President Ricardo Romo. "Like many other universities of our size, we wanted to have an address that reflects our identity, and this small adjustment literally puts UTSA on the map."
The location of One UTSA Circle is the circle in front of the Main Building. New street signs will be installed within 10 days.
The U.S. Post Office will recognize both the old address, 6900 North Loop 1604 West, and the new address, One UTSA Circle, for at least 18 months.
Offices should continue to use old stationery, labels and business cards until depleted. "Our goal is to keep this a no-cost, low-cost transition," said Jennifer Storm, UTSA external affairs. The Office of University Publications will assist individuals and offices with questions about using printed stock with the Loop 1604 address.
UTSA's Web home page also is being updated to reflect the new address. Craig Evans, director of Web and multimedia services, encourages campus Web site custodians to make appropriate changes to their pages.
Storm said there was no cost to UTSA to make the address change and university officials had help from San Antonio Councilman Art Hall, the U.S. Post Office, Bexar Metro 9-1-1, and San Antonio Development Services during the process.
The U.S. Post Office will provide the address change to Yahoo Maps, Mapquest and other Internet-based locators. The data will be changed when each site does their next update.
Offices that order stationery online using the templates provided on the University Publications Web site should continue to do so. The template address will automatically be set to One UTSA Circle.
If you have any questions on the address change, please call Jennifer Storm at (210) 458-4009. For more information on ordering new printed pieces, call Frank Segura at (210) 458-4785.
A list of FAQs on the new UTSA address will be posted soon on UTSA Today.


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Great teams are built through drafts. Even greater debates are built through brackets. - VIEW FULL BRACKET HERE -
Giants.com is combining all of the above in the NYG Draft Class Challenge, to determine which draft class the fans feel is best in franchise history.
Beginning today, March 19, a voting window will open up on Giants.com, where fans will decide which classes advance and will be able to re-live the distant (and not-so-distant) history of Giants draft picks with through videos, articles, photo galleries, and more.
The field has been narrowed to 16 classes, which are divided into four regions: Polo Grounds, Yankee Stadium, Giants Stadium, and MetLife Stadium. Voting will take place each week from Monday-Thursday, and the winners of each round will be revealed on the same Friday. Making things more interesting, the championship will be decided by a one-day voting extravaganza on Monday, April 8.
Following is a schedule of the challenge from 16 classes down to one:
Round of 16: March 19-21 (Winners revealed Fri., March 22)
Quarterfinals: March 25-28 (Winners revealed Fri., March 29)
Semifinals: April 1-4 (Winners revealed Fri., April 5)
Championship: April 8 (Winner revealed Tues., April 9)
Now for a look at the contestants, broken down by region with notable class members:
1983: DB Terry Kinard, DE Leonard Marshall, T Karl Nelson, DB Perry Williams, LB Andy Headen, K Ali Haji-Sheikh
1965: RB Tucker Frederickson, RB Chuck Mercein, DB Willie Williams, DB Spider Lockhart
1987: WR Mark Ingram, WR Stephen Baker, WR Odessa Turner, T Doug Riesenberg,
2003: DE Osi Umenyiora, TE Visanthe Shiancoe, T David Diehl, WR David Tyree
2004: QB Philip Rivers, G Chris Snee, DE Reggie Torbor, S Gibril Wilson
1981: LB Lawrence Taylor, G Billy Ard
1986: DE Eric Dorsey, DB Mark Collins, NT Erik Howard, LB Pepper Johnson
1956: LB Sam Huff, DE Jim Katcavage, K Don Chandler
1984: LB Carl Banks, G Williams Roberts, QB Jeff Hostetler, LB Gary Reasons, WR Lionel Manuel
1979: QB Phil Simms, WR Earnest Gray
2007: CB Aaron Ross, WR Steve Smith, NT Jay Alford, LB Zak Deossie, TE Kevin Boss, S Michael Johnson, RB Ahmad Bradshaw
1993: DE Michael Strahan, LB Jessie Armstead
1989: C Brian Williams, G Bob Kratch, DB Greg Jackson, RB Dave Meggett, TE Howard Cross, DB Myron Guyton
1997: WR Ike Hilliard, RB Tiki Barber, LB Ryan Phillips, P Brad Maynard, SS Sam Garnes
2005: CB Corey Webster, DE Justin Tuck, RB Brandon Jacobs
1955: DT Rosey Grier, FB Mel Triplett, DB Jimmy Patton


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Miller Brittain: When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears
23 Oct 2009 - 03 Jan 2010
Miller Brittain: When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears presents over 70 drawings, paintings and murals dating from 1930 to 1967 by the important New Brunswick artist, Miller Brittain. Realist images of the social crises of the 1930s and of his life in the air force during the Second World War are preludes to Brittain's religious and visionary post-war paintings and drawings. This exhibition provides a magnificent overview of the life and work of this renowned Canadian artist. Organized and circulated by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.


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NEW YORK — Victoria's Secret returned to Manhattan in a big way this week with the reopening of a flagship store in Herald Square that was expanded to 8,000-sq.-ft.
The opening comes just in time to allow Victoria's secret to capitalize on holiday sales in New York as local demand tends to be complemented by an influx of foreign tourists. On hand for the reopening of the newly expanded and now largest flagship store in the world were Victoria's Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr, Candice Swanepoel and Lily Aldridge.
Victoria's Secret Herald Square will house the brand's most expansive collections, including bras, beauty, swimwear, Victoria's Secret Sport and Pink. The flagship redesign features warm, black cherry hardwood floors, sculpted pink surfaces with rich accents of black chrome, Italian marble floors and custom ribbon chandeliers adorned with backlit Swarovski crystals, which highlight the 14-ft. high focal wall showing iconic Victoria's Secret Angels images. Video screens on all three floors will showcase the world-famous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, recent TV spots and supermodel footage.
The Herald Square location boasts the first-ever 2,500-sq.-ft. perfumery, featuring new European-inspired kiosks that brand's full line of bestselling fragrances, including Victoria's Secret Bombshell, Dream Angels Heavenly and Victoria's Secret Angel.
The store's lower level houses Victoria's Secret Pink, a collegiate-inspired collection of colorful bras, panties and loungewear, as well as the Victoria's Secret Sport collection. Customers shopping for bras will find the wide selection in the Bra Salon, where a team of bra specialists will provide assistance and complementary bra fittings. The store's fitting rooms have call buttons so customers can receive assistance and the beauty room has interactive videos to help customers in their shopping experience.
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will air at 10 p.m./9 p.m. Central, Dec. 4 on the CBS television network. Victoria's Secret Herald Square is open from 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays.
NEW YORK — Victoria's Secret returned to Manhattan in a big way this week with the reopening of a flagship store in Herald Square that was expanded to 8,000-sq.-ft.


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text: 1995 K1500, 5.7 V8 The truck will just not start. Drove to work one day, ran fine. Went to leave and it would just turn and not start. Changed the nuetral safety switch as a recommendation from friend, and it fired right up. Drove it a couple days, and then same thing happened. Tried it the next day and fired right up. This happened about 5 times, so I parked it thinking it was the fuel pump going bad. Fast forward 3 months to 2 days ago. Went out and tried to start, same thing. Jiggles some wires, poked around, took the air filter off, and it started right up. Drove around for a few minutes, and it ran fine. Pulling back into the yard, I floored it a couple times from idle and it would die or almost die, then it'd recatch and idle fine. Turned it off, turned the key and it fired right up. Tested it about 4 times, and each time it fired right up. Let it sit for about 4-5 hours, went to turn the key and it just turned but didn't start. Haven't got it started since. Yesterday, changed out fuel pump, filter, and threw all new plugs on. Still won't start. Just turn. Give it a shot of starter fluid and it stumbles, but won't acutally fire up and run. Today, changed the Ignition control module, distributor cap, rotor cap and still doing the same thing. My guess is it's something fuel realated since it will attempt to start with the shot of starter fluid, but not really sure. Any guesses? Bad battery, fuel pump relay, bad ignition control module, bad fuel injector? Please help -Josh


text: Before mites, there were abandoned apiaries that lasted till the equipment rotted away. Now, long as I control mites, my hives have virtually 100% survival regardless of the many other mistakes I make. Around these parts anyway, if a yard was treated but received no other management it would last.


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A key player in clinching victory during the American Revolution, it's no wonder that Morristown, New Jersey, is one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's "Dozen Distinctive Destinations." Even if your must-do list includes The Mall at Short Hills and not George Washington's winter headquarters, the historic town is a worth a gander.
"Morristown has a rich Revolutionary War past and streets lined with Federal and Victorian homes," says The Wall Street Journal. "Its more recent history has included a downtown revitalization that has drawn young residents for its easy access to Manhattan and a lively restaurant scene all near the town center's known as the Morristown Green."
Located in the center of Morristown—just 40 minutes from NYC—The Westin Governor Morris, Morristown has the typical Westin amenities guests have come to know and love: the signature Westin Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Shower.
Escape for a one-night stay for two in a Deluxe Westin Room, Thursdays through Sundays, with your choice of two full American breakfast buffets and a pair of cocktails at Blue Morel ($149) or a prix fixe three-course dinner for two and bottle of wine at Blue Morel ($209).
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Last Modified: Friday, October 12, 2012 3:05 PM
With Halloween just a few weeks away, the Lake Area is getting into the spirit with a variety of events scheduled throughout the month. The American Press has put together this special Halloween Events Calendar for our readers.
To have your event added to this listing, please contact Scene Copy Editor Brad Robichaux at 494-4073 (office), 494-4070 (fax) or email him at email@example.com
Members of the Lake Charles Pit Bull Rescue will welcome both kids and canines to their annual Trunk or Treat event 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27 in the PetCo parking lot located at 545 West Prien Lake Road in Lake Charles. The event will feature adoptable dogs, games, a costume contest, candy and concessions.
First United Methodist Church, 812 Kirkman St. in Lake Charles, will hold its annual Trunk or Treat event 4-6 p.m. Oct. 28. Families are encouraged to come with their costumed children to partake in safe trick or treating in the church's parking lot.
The Prien Lake Mall will host its annual Malloween 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Children are encouraged to dress in costumes and walk from store to store in a safe environment.
The city of Lake Charles Recreation Department will host a Harvest Fest 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Lake Charles Civic Center Arena. The free event will feature a parade in which kids can show off their Halloween costumes on stage, a Monster Mash event with music for children 13-17, an outdoor movie and games and vendors on site for refreshments.
The 100-year-old Central School located at 809 Kirby St. in Lake Charles will be transformed into a haunted house for children, and filled with spooky characters and scary surprises throughout its halls Oct. 28 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets for the event will cost $5 per person or $10 per family and will benefit preservation efforts for the historic arts center.
The Lost Hollows, hosted by Bon Vivant, offers Halloween fun for children of all ages. After taking the provided vehicles from the Lake Charles Spirit Halloween store to the trail, visitors can choose The Spooky Timbers Trail, which costs $5 per person and is a hayride for all ages, or Deadly Pines Trail, which costs $15 per person and is a hike that winds through the woods. Both trails are open from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday of October and from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Oct. 28-31.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 1700 Maplewood Drive in Sulphur is holding its annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser every Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-6-p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Pumpkins will cover the entire grounds of the church and will be on sale to fund the church's charitable gifts such as Thanksgiving food baskets and Christmas gifts for the needy. Activities for children such as face painting, photos with scarecrows and trailer and wheelbarrow rides will also be available on the church grounds.
Gulf Coast Ghost Tours will be doing drive-by tours of allegedly haunted locations throughout Lake Charles, and will be making a stop on every tour to investigate a property for paranormal activity. Tours will run every Friday in October from 7 p.m.-9:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m.-11:45 p.m. and midnight-2 a.m. Seating is limited and tickets can be purchased for $25 per person online at www.evenbrite.com
Bayou Paranormal will host a horde of the undead during its Zombie Walk Oct. 25. Zombies will shuffle down Lakeshore Drive in this family friendly event at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Admission is free but donations will be given to local charities.
The Lake Charles Civic Center will hold the first annual Lake Charles Halloween Music Festival Oct. 25-28. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to dress in costume for the chance to win prizes while they listen to local music acts from a wide array of genres.
OAKDALE — Christ Church of Oakdale will hold its second annual Cook-off/Fall Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20. There will be fun jumps, a dunking booth, washer board tournament, face painting, apple bobbing, treasure chest, cake walk, pony rides, pick up ducks and more. Judging for the chili cookoff will be at 1 p.m. For more information or to reserve a vending booth for $15 call Katrina Ford at 318-306-0520 or Kendra Mason at 318-491-2315.
OAKDALE — The Old Haunted Hospital, 107 South 12th St., will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 26- 27 and Oct. 30. All ages are welcome, but ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $5.
OAKDALE — Downtown Trick of Treat will be 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 30. Merchants and residents will hand out candy and other goodies.Sixth Avenue from the United Methodist Church to Oakdale High School will be closed to traffic.
OAKDALE — Allen Oaks Nursing Home, 909 East Sixth Ave., will serve hot dogs, popcorn and punch 4:30-8 p.m. Oct. 30. The community is invited to eat and visit with residents.
OAKDALE — Papa K's Pumpkin Patch will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31 at First United Pentecostal Church, 421 West Sixth Ave.
JENNINGS — Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School, 600 Roberts Ave., will hold a Halloween Family Fun Night 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the school. A costume contest will begin at 5:30 p.m., with registration starting at 5 p.m. Everyone can participate with a two-ticket entry fee. The Snack Shack and Sweet Shop will open 6-7:30 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage poboys, jambalaya, nachos and sweets will be available for various ticket amounts. There will also be games, a Trunk or Treat, hayride, Spook House and more. Tickets will be available at the front office and at the gate. Cost is $1. For more information, contact Sarah Boudreaux at 824-1743 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
JENNINGS — Bethel Baptist Church, La. 102, will hold its annual Fall Festival 3-6 p.m. Oct. 27. Activities include inflatables, a rock wall, train, games, costume contest, "Science World," pie eating contest, food and more. All activities and candy are free. Hamburgers, cotton candy and popcorn will be sold.
LAKE ARTHUR — The third annual Lake Arthur Boo on the Avenue will start with a scarecrow contest at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Flower Spot and continue 4-6 p.m. Sunday with activities downtown. The family-oriented event will include trick-or-treating, a chili cookoff, pumpkin decorating contest, costume contest for children, adults and pets, train rides in the park, games and more. Tickets are 25 cents each for games and train ride. Goodies will be handed out 6-8 p.m. on Main Street. There will be a Haunted Park from 7-8 p.m. Sugar Chic will sponsor a pumpkin decorating contest for Boo on the Avenue on Oct. 28. Pumpkins must be decorated any way you chose other than carving. Real or fake pumpkins will be accepted, but no carved pumpkins. Pumpkins should be dropped off 4-5 p.m. at Sugar Chic, 112 Arthur Ave. Judging is at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Joanna LeJeune at 774-5101 or Sammy Lejeune at 329-0537 or Vickie Broussard at 774-3682.
JENNINGS — Local merchants and individuals will hand out candy and other goodies 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 on Main Street for children up to 12 years old. Main Street will be blocked off between Academy and Market streets.For more information, call Michelle Hebert at 821-5532.
JENNINGS — First Baptist Church, 1001 Cary Ave., will have its annual Family Fall Festival 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Family Life Center. The event is free.
JENNINGS — Jennings United Methodist Church, 702 Cary Ave., will hold a Trunk or Treat event 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31 in the church parking lot. There will also be a haunted house. The event is free. For more information, call the church at 824-4079.
The Alexander Art Studio will hold a Halloween Open House on starting at 10 a.m. Oct. 27. The gallery will be showing some of its favorite pieces as well as holding a costume contest, a performance by a fire-dancer and projecting the original Frankenstein film on building's exterior.
Jack Daniels Bar & Grill at L'Auberge Casino Resort will host a Halloween Party and Costume Contest at 10 p.m. Oct. 26. The party will be emceed by Shawn Whitney of Rockstar radio, and music will be played by DJ Adriana. Only those age 21 and up will be allowed entry to the event, and cover will cost $15 per a person. All costumed attendees will be entered to win prizes ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Yesterday's will hold a Halloween Party featuring the band Steel Shot beginning at 8 p.m. Oct. 27.
The Texas Longhorn Club in Vinton will hold a Halloween party on Oct. 27, 2012 beginning at 8 p.m.


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Worlds collide with Disney Infinity. The new game platform allows users to place real-world toys on a digital playground. Plug a Disney figurine into the Infinity Base to transport characters onscreen. Characters from Cars, Monsters Inc., The Incredibles, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Lone Ranger will appear in their natural habitat, where there are endless opportunities for action and adventure.
First, choose between two modes: Play Set or Toy Box. In Play Set, you dive into a specific movie-themed world, where you use a character's talents to solve puzzles and battle enemies in familiar Disney locations. In Toy Box, you can mix characters, buildings, weapons, and gadgets from different movies to create a whole new world.


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OK guys.....Yes I was on a plane during the game. I was able to listen to it on the internet on the plane on WFAN. I also saw the highlights.

This is exactly what I want to see from Eli. Conservative, dumping it off and getting the ball to the playmakers in space. And how about Victor Cruz? I noticed some of this on Monday where Eli was dumping it off later in the game when plays downfield weren't there. Last year Eli would have gone all "gunlinger" (still laugh when I say that) and chucked it into coverage. This year he's protecting the ball more. 3 of the 4 TD's were short passes where guys made plays. Ans all 4 were great plays made by the pass catchers.

The defense was unexplainably good. Hard to imagine it was the same team we saw on Monday.

My mood has gone from pure pessimism to relative optimism in one day. Maybe, just maybe we might have a decent year.

I won't post much this week so go ahead and crush me when I'm gone.

The Jacobs td catch was not a "short pass where a guy made a play"

will u still be a lincecum fan when hes a yankee?
I'm probably the only person in the world that is indifferent to the yankees.


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From the peak of Haleakala to the sands of Maui's beautiful beaches, Hawaii's second largest island is separated into five distinct regions: West Maui, South Maui, Central Maui, Upcountry Maui and East Maui.
East Maui
Pools of Oheo, Maui The Pools of Oheo, located just past Hana, are beautiful pools fed by cascading waterfalls.
Hana, Maui Hana is a small, untouched town on Maui's eastern coastline. To get here visitors must travel one of the world's most scenic drives.
Central Maui
Wailuku, Maui The gateway to Iao Valley, Wailuku is the county seat of Maui's government.
Iao Valley State Park, Maui Central Maui's Iao Valley State Park features one of Maui's most recognizable landmarks, the 1,200-foot Iao Needle.
Upcountry Maui
Haleakala National Park, Maui Haleakala National Park, a scenic national park on the island of Maui and home to Maui's highest peak.
Kula, Maui Upcountry Maui's rustic town of Kula is known for its produce farms and botanical gardens.
Makawao, Maui A rural, artistic community on the slopes of Upcountry Maui, Makawao is home to the Paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboy.
Paia, Maui Historic Maui town that is near Hookipa Beach, the windsurfing capital of the world.
South Maui
Wailea, Maui Wailea, on the south shore of Maui, is a luxurious resort community known for crescent-shaped beaches and world-class golf.
Makena Beach State Park (Big Beach), Maui Makena Beach, also known as "Big Beach," is one of the largest beaches in Maui.
Kihei, Maui Kihei, on the southwest shore of Maui, features six miles of beaches.
Molokini, Maui Molokini is a small island a few miles off of Maui's southwestern coast that's well suited for snorkelers and divers.
West Maui
Kaanapali Beach, Maui Kaanapali Beach is the signature beach of West Maui.
Honolua Bay, Maui Honolua Bay is a famous big wave surf spot during the winter surf season.
Kapalua, Maui Kapalua is loosely translated to "arms embracing the sea," and it is one of Maui's premier resort areas.
Lahaina, Maui Lahaina is a historic whaling village and lively west Maui hot spot.
Driving Times from Kahului Airport (OGG) to:
1: Haleakala: 1 hour, 50 minutes
2: Hana: 2 hours, 30 minutes
3: Iao Valley: 25 minutes
4: Kaanapali: 50 minutes
5: Kapalua: 1 hour
6: Kihei: 25 minutes
7: Lahaina: 45 minutes
8: Wailea: 35 minutes
9: Wailuku: 10 minutes


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