text: Bush will be there for AmericaEditor:President Bush cannot say or do anything that Kerry does not jump all over him. Example: blaming the president for shortage of the flu vaccine.There is a picture of John Kerry in the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City to honor people who helped win the war in Vietnam. He met with those leaders because he was against the war. He wanted the U.S. to surrender there, and pay retribution to the Vietnamese. He will do the same in Iraq. He would betray all those men, women and soldiers who died there. Would you vote for a man who flew the American flag upside down?Next he wants to ban ammunition in this country he is for gun control, then we would not be able to defend ourselves. Read the book "Unfit for Command."Bush may not be perfect, but he would never turn against the American people.Richard OlsenDaltonKerry will deal with war and economyEditor:A vote for the president based on 9/11 and fear of terrorism is a vote against our economic self-interests.This country has never fought a war while reducing taxes. The deficit will continue to grow. Cheney's Halliburton will rake in money. We are spending $200 million on the war in Iraq, not to mention the loss of over 1,000 American lives. Almost forgotten are the troops sent to Afghanistan to root out Osama bin Laden.At home health-care premiums are going up 11 percent, the prescription drug bill passed by twisting arms is a mess, and 45 million people have no health insurance at all. The war is draining money from already underfunded Bush "mandates" for education and homeland security. Yet we spend money to rebuild schools and infrastructure in Iraq!Finally, there is the Bush energy policy (or lack of)! We will continue to be at the mercy of world oil prices and drag our feet over conservation and energy alternatives. The president's policies have not made us safer! Our ports and borders are not protected. Police and fire departments lack needed funds for gear, equipment and training. Many of our safety forces are also members of the National Guard and Reserves and are now serving as active duty military.If you focus only on headlines and sound bites, you are being manipulated. Please listen to and read about what is being said by both sides! John Kerry has the best plan for dealing with the war and the economy.Nancy WagnerMedinaFrantz took time to listen and helpEditor:My child was sexually abused by a family member and it was reported as a suspected rape to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. Initially, the prosecutor's office reviewed the case but did not talk to my child who was willing and ready for the grand jury to hear her side of the story, so my child did not get a fair chance to tell her story to the grand jury.As any loving mother would do, I called to talk to the assistant prosecutor about four or five times and he never returned my call. So I asked an advocate from Victim Assistance to contact him and ask him please take a few minutes to write a letter to my child to let her know why he made this choice. But he said no.So I made a promise to myself that I was not going to give up until I felt justice was served for my child's case. I was also a victim of sexual abuse as a child and I know how my child feels. So I called downtown Wooster to speak to the head prosecutor of Wayne County, Martin Frantz. He was not in so I asked to have him call me.He did return my call and he took the time to give me and my child an appointment to hear what my child and I had to say and how we felt. He was the first person who we felt took the time to hear her story and is giving her a fair chance for justice to be served. My child and I were very happy with Martin Frantz. Because of him, my child's case has been opened for another review. My child and I feel she should have a chance to tell her story to the grand jury and let them make a decision.We need a prosecutor who, like Martin Frantz, will listen. We need to re-elect Martin Frantz.Carol UnderwoodWoosterIt's not a sign of character weaknessEditor:John Kerry is a strong and brave military hero, and I am tired of hearing him run down by President Bush and the media because of what they call his flip-flopping. Changing your mind is not a character weakness. To me, changing one's mind might well be one of the most positive signs of intelligence.John Kerry has been in public office for many years. I am sure that almost anyone reading this felt differently about things at a younger age than they do now, either from surroundings or events, or deeper research, and you have changed your mind. Changing your mind, admitting you were wrong, takes strong character.Would you rather have as a leader someone who thinks things out and changes their mind when they find they are wrong or one who rushes headlong in the direction of their choice, never admitting they were wrong or taking responsibility for their actions?I've done some research, and I have changed my mind. I used to think George W. Bush was a Christian man and a good president. Through my research, I've concluded he is controlled by big business and has sold his office to the highest bidder, both as the governor of Texas and as President of the United States. Under his watch pollution was decontrolled in Texas, medical funds cut for underprivileged children, health care and medical aid programs were discontinued for the elderly, and at present he is giving tax cuts for businesses sending our work out of the country.Look around. Watch factories closing. Watch as friends and family lose their jobs or vital benefits at work. Watch as your income drops every year for the last four years, as mine has done.I ask you to please read and do research on the two men before you vote on this country's leader for the next four years. Two books I read, above my other research, are "Fortunate Son" by J.H. Hatfield and "The Buying of an American President" by Chuck Lewis.Please look beyond the nightly news and please come out to vote.Jerry L. Botkin Sr.OrrvilleCitizens wonder how they'll pay, tooEditor:Rittman schools ask us to vote for another levy even through so many jobs were lost. Record numbers of homes lost to sheriff's auctions. Families that cannot pay for record high cost of medicine! Some don't take the amount of pills their doctors prescribe, 22 percent gas heat increase, $2.00 gallon gasoline. Families not eating proper foods to keep them healthy. You're not important!Rittman schools ask for more of your money in spite of the facts you're already doing with less. Schools over the years have created their problems when they hired incompetent people. It's gone on for years. Cliques govern our systems and contribute to its failures. For their failures, they are asking you to pass another levy costing $300 on homes valued at $100,000. Current property rates 32.72 mills cost $1,002 on $100,000 homes. Add another $300!Rittman schools received $459,928 Ohio Lottery; plus money from Medina County Education Service, $133,783.99; $2,275,143 from real estate taxes. I cannot give the amount Ohio gives because they refused to answer my three letters, two e-mails. Ohio's amount is always higher than Wayne County treasurer.In 2003, $785.26 of our real estate tax dollars went to Rittman Schools. Our gas was $1,120; electric $897; water $453.72; property taxes $1,173.14. They all increased in 2004! Not included: home/auto insurance, gasoline, food, clothing, medications, health insurances, etc. After monthly bills, there isn't much left. Schools want more money you don't have! Unemployment is bad in Rittman and Wayne County. Gas heat will go up November. Making matters, worse Rittman Schools are asking you to give them more money. Schools are saying where are we going to get money to operate our schools. We are asking the same questions. We can't rely on a levy to help us pay our bills.In the 2003 Rittman schools financial reports about $400,000 was listed other expenses, 2004 report $131,260 other expenses. You must ask where was approximately $400,000, $131,260 spent? I spent it but I don't know what I spent it for.I ask that you vote no on Rittman Schools levy. Please vote. Vote for Kerry, that's important.Frank SkrabaRittmanBush can run, but he can't hideEditor:The record of this administration is one of abject failure.Bush has failed to find Osama, obfuscating the issue by linking him to Saddam. He even said he was "not that concerned about him." Not concerned about the person who led the attack on the U.S.? His boast about capturing 75 percent of al-Qaida ignores the fact that it has been rejuvenated by Iraq, with new recruits flocking in.Bush has failed in Iraq, a country with which Cheney's Halliburton had done business during the '90s and with whose leader there are photos of Donald Rumsfeld shaking hands (must not have been so evil then). He failed to support the troops. Soldiers have to buy body armor and refused to go on a mission because of poor equipment. Gen. Sanchez wrote he wasn't getting supplies. Bush has failed to find the mythical "weapons of mass destruction."Bush has failed in being a good financial steward. The budget has gone from a surplus under Clinton to a monstrous, record-breaking deficit that has a good chance of bringing on a fiscal crisis in the next five years, the worst since World War II.Bush has failed to improve the lot of Americans. "No Child Left Behind," his all-purpose jobs and domestic program, was never funded well, an "unfunded mandate," (of which Republicans like to whine about). His tax cuts have primarily gone to the affluent, with a sop to others. Witness Cheney's $89,000 tax break.Bush has failed to be the "uniter and not a divider." Witness the mean, personal attacks waged upon dissenters.Bush has failed to even be a good conservative, compassionate or otherwise. Government expenditures have increased 10 percent per year in his watch versus 3 percent under Clinton.Bush has failed to bring dignity to the presidency. At least when Clinton lied, nobody died. In place of sound public policy, we have Orwellian slogans pollution equals Clear Skies, a Vietnam-type war equals Mission Accomplished, an intrusive, government free-for-all equals the Patriot Act, a war launched under false pretenses equals a culture of life, stifling dissent equals freedom, and slashing domestic programs equals "compassionate conservatism," all masked as morality of the most sanctimonious kind.George, you can run, but you can't hide. Four more years of this? Support a winner. Vote Kerry.Rich MonahanWoosterSupporting operating levy, but that's itEditor:With nearly 40 percent of the students on reduced or free lunches at Shreve Elementary School, and who knows how many others in the rest of Triway, why would a board try to pass an unwanted improvement levy together with a much-needed operating levy the last time?But that's our school board out of control and taking the loss out on our kids, by taking away all field trips until their parents pass the operating levy. Is that scare politics or what?This school year is paid for already, the levy is for next year. They say they are trying to save money, but I think it was to buy all those signs they put in every window of the school, to remind the kids of the field trips they can't go on. That's the tackiest thing I ever saw. It would have been better if they hadn't let the kids know they were to go to a pumpkin patch and collect the money, and then say no we decided no field trips. That was just wrong. Don't get the kids hopes up and then take it away. My children were very disappointed.I had talked to the principal and the superintendent and everyone is pointing fingers at each other as to why the slips for the field trips were sent out to the kids, but they did say it was the board's decision. So I will vote for the operating levy, but never an unwanted, overpriced improvement and definitely not another term for anyone from this board.John AndersonShreveWatch out for those apples and orangesEditor:Utter disbelief! Those are the words that best describe my first impression upon reading "Fact Sheet" sent to me by Northwestern School District regarding the 2.8-mill permanent improvement levy.Between 2001 and 2004 our district has spent $1,056, 815 on permanent improvements. Of that figure, $966,534 was spent on athletic facilities and equipment; that's over 91 percent of overall permanent improvement funds. Last spring I spoke with a school board member about my concerns over the money being spent on such nonessential things as these. That person intimated to me at that time that the middle school would probably need a new roof in the next year or so and some buses would have to be replaced; both items funded by permanent improvement money.Why then were we spending so much money on sports arenas and not addressing the issues that effect educating our kids, I asked. Silence was the response I remember from the other end. Now that the money is spent it will be up to the voters to decide to give our present school board another $1.1 million over five years to do what they should have done the last four years spend the taxpayers' money intelligently.Pass or fail you can be assured this board will be back for more money in May under the caveat of general funds; probably an increase in the 1.25 percent income tax. Those are the funds that pay for teachers and keep the heat and lights on, the necessary things required to educate a kid.I wonder how many farmers in this district spend their money buying a swimming pool when a tractor needs replaced. Or how many take a vacation when the car needs repairs knowing full well there isn't enough money in the budget to do both.Since we dumped our two white elephants and everything is new or refurbished, I don't see where the district should need more than $90,000 over the next five years in permanent improvement funds. As for buses and the new roof, let the school board members drive the kids to school and hold umbrellas over their heads. After all, it was their priorities that brought us to this point. And when the district superintendent tries to confuse you with that speech about apples and oranges, just remind him that both trees grow in your back yard.Tim BibleWest SalemLet conscience, or guilt, be your guideEditor:I just want to thank the person who hit my vehicle on Oct. 15 at 3:15 in the afternoon as I was stopped for a red light on Burbank Road.I was surprised that youdidn't come back when I tried to wave you down after you knew you hit my grey RAV Toyota, but still kept going so you could make the left turn onto Highland Avenue. I'm sure you have damage to your silver grey car as mine is wearing your paint from either the passenger mirror or front end on the same side.Because of you I was not only late for work, but I had to take time off the next day to get a damage estimate which I will have to pay from my own pocket. Your plate has three letters ending with U-8.Let your conscience, or your guilt, be your guide.Virginia ShyShreve


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Exterior door install on a crooked wall
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Let me start by first saying thank you to anyone who can help.
I was told when I bought the house that the previous owner was quite the "handy man":mad:. What I have learned is that he was not.
This evening I was going to install a new steel entry door on the back of my house. After removing the old door I realized why the old door never stayed open. The wall is extremely out of plumb, and the door was installed very poorly to mask this problem.
My thought was to make a new frame for the door that is plumb regardless of the exterior wall. The only concern I have is that the door would than be "sunk in" about 2 inches.
I am pretty confident in my abilities but am not really sure what to do at this point, but am willing to do what it takes to make it correct.
Can anyone give me any ideas to work with?
Thanks again
You have a few options,
First it looks like that wall was framed for 2X4 if you went to a door frame for a 2X6 wall you could install it true and plumb using the larger frame allows you to have it be flush on one side one end and flush on the other side and end.
It looks like this may be a hallway if the door jamb is as close to the other wall as the one in the photo you could true up the wall, float out the sheetrock and texture on the inside to make the wall look plumb so the door does not look funny.
You could use a normal 2X4 door jamb frame and install it plumb and true then use the trim to flush the jamb to the wall and make it look good.
I can not tell what kind of siding you have , but you may be able to adjust that wall to be closer to plumb BUT make sure to look at everything closely to see what it will effect if you do that.
Just a few ideas,
That's going to be a pain in the neck----I could tell you how to do that but I've got meat cooking in the skillet---
I'll be back---I hope you have patience and a table saw.----Mike---
I have both patience and a table saw! Looking forward to hearing your idea. Thanks
without correcting the leaning wall the installation is going to be a bit funky.
Also you will want a door cased for a 2x6 wall in order to get a wide enough threshold.
The trims will also need a tapered blocking to get them flat to the wall.
Can you live with that?----I'll be back after work to check.
1 1/2 inches in 4 feet means with a 8 foot ceiling your wall leans out 3 inches at the top, that is not good. Hopefully the rest of your walls don't lean that much or you really do have problems. From what I see you are going to have to do some really good sealing on the bottom of the threshold to keep water out.
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Thanks for the input. I made a drawing to show what I think it is that you are talking about. I just want to make sure before I start tomorrow. I may wait and do this door last. I have two more to do that I know will not be crooked. Again I would like to thank you for your help.
This is the only wall that I have come across that is out at all. All of the others are pretty straight. This house was built in various stages from the late 1800's early 1900's (hand hewn beams with the the bark left on) to present, so every project has been a geat learning experience.
Based on the dimensions you show, that means the wall will be 2 1/2" out of plumb at the top of a 6'8" door; a little more when you extend that taper to the top of the head casing.
The fix is going to be highly visible, there is no sugar coating for this one.
You willl have large wedges on both the inside and outside, just tapering in opposite directions; and a good chance that the opening is also twisted, so that the taper of the wedges may not be the same for both the hinge and latch sides of the unit.
Determine the widest dimension of the jamb before ordering the door unit, as you may need to order a non stock width.
The sill will need some extra support, and the exterior head casing will need a drip cap fabricated to fit.
Adjusting for door jamb that is 1/8" to 1/4" too shallow
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The mystery of Barack Obama continues to defy explanation. Conservative crazy comments such as his supposed Muslim background simply divert focus on the real issues of this man. He ushered in his presidency with a dramatic drive for healthcare, but within a few months it was clear the program was confusing to most Americans and Congressional Democrats felt abandoned as he turned to other areas of interest. During his initial months in office, many emphasized the importance of a national works program that would provide jobs to the unemployed, but he displayed a confusing indifference to the topic. Obviously, he wanted work for the unemployed, but moving from this desire to action was never displayed. A passivity replaced bold ventures of the first months of his administration. But for some reason, he became frightened at what he believed was hostility from Wall Street and leaned over backwards to mollify their complaints even as the number of unemployed rose higher and higher. Instead of action, there were constant comments about jobs around the corner.
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The only thing that's really clear from this test is that running Crysis in DX9 mode gets you a bit more performance than DX10. Windows XP does consistently come out on top but the margin is tiny.
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Just wondering if Randy Dow is still alive?? I havent seen him in almost 15 years. We used to scull the bay and I would see him every now and again. Does he still scull / hunt ??
also I have a joppa flats float that I built back a number of years ago and never finished. I am going to finish it this year and scull again
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New Chelsea signing Andre Schurrle says he is looking forward to the challenge in England after completing his move to Stamford Bridge.
The Bayer Leverkusen frontman has penned a five-year contract to become the first recruit of Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge at Chelsea.
It was announced earlier this month that the two sides had reached an agreement for his transfer and the 22-year-old's move was confirmed after paperwork was completed.
"I am so happy now I have signed and it is an honour for me to play for this club, with this team and for these great fans," the Germany international told chelseafc.com.
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GLASSBORO, NJ (November 10, 2016) – Two teams of 14 students from the John F. Scarpa Technical Education Center of Cumberland County represented their school in their first VEX Robotics Competition on Sunday, November 6 at Rowan University.
VINELAND, NJ (August 15, 2016) – Cumberland County Technical Education Center (CCTEC) and the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering officially sealed an articulation agreement with a signing ceremony Aug. 10 at the new CCTEC campus adjacent to Cumberland County College in Vineland.
"With this partnership, our students can continue their Engineering studies seamlessly as Rowan freshmen, giving them the best possible start to their college career," said Dr. Dina Elliott, superintendent of Cumberland County Technical Education Center.
Cumberland County Technical Education Center held its annual Give Kids A Smile program on Friday, February 05, 2016. Sixty nine children from Cumberland County were provided comprehensive dental care. CCCTEC would like to thank all the local Dentists, Hygienists and Assistants who so willingly volunteered their time for this beneficial program. GKAS is an annual event that is part of the Dental Assistant program at CCTEC. Current students from Dental Assisting, Sports Medicine, Medical Assisting and Nurses Assistant program organize much of the days events.


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Grout peeling out from shower floor tiles. What's the problem?
I recently build a new house. The shower has a water-proof base on a concrete foundation. The tiles are on the water-proof base.
My problem is that the grouts peels off from the tiles when I shower.
Got my builder to look at the problem. They claim that the issue is a grout problem. They got their tiler to come in and re-grout the tiles. After allow the grout to dry, I took a shower and the grout began to peel off gain.
Can anyone advice on where the problem is?
Is there an issue with the tiling?
Can you describe this waterproof base you're talking about? All showers require a waterproof membrane of one type or another. Do you know how the shower was built and with what materials, step by step?
Grout is between the tiles not on them, so how is it peel off them? If the grout comes out of the joints or is powdery, there must be movement in the floor. Are the tiles loose? Tap them with the handle of a screwdriver to listen for a dud sound. Did they use new grout the second time?
Got pictures?
You should seal the grout in a wet area like a shower floor.
Yes you should seal the all grout regardless if it's a wet or dry installation. But what does that have to do with the grout coming out?
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Not very sure what type of base is it. It's like a big square bin cover, sloping down into the middle. What they did was that they laid the base on the concrete foundation and tiled on top of base.
Tapped on the tiles as suggested by Jazman. Sounds a bit hollow at the sides. Also I can feel the vibrations around the tiles ever though I tapped very lightly. Attached is a picture. Similar issues across the whole base.
They use new grout for both times. And since it's for the shower, I would assume the builder would have sealed the grout.
I'm pretty positive, (and you confirmed), the tiles are just sitting there being held in place by gravity. You need to remove all the tiles and possibly the entire base and up the wall a few rows or the entire thing.
Did they slope the floor with wood and cement backer board? Do those cut lines start at the four corners and go to the drain?
Can you post more pics or email them to me?
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A few gentlemen cardsharps among the hundreds of thousands who turn out for the annual World Series of Poker in Las Vegas have crashed the ladies-only event over the years, usually citing anti-discrimination laws. Some did so mistakenly thinking it wouldn't be a big deal, only to be met with loud heckling and jeers. Others aimed to grab attention. At least one man stirred up controversy and ire by showing up to play in drag.
"Usually they are obnoxious and disrespectful," says Seth Palansky, a spokesman for the World Series of Poker. "It's usually a man who probably doesn't have a mother. … Some men are disgusting, unfortunately."
Caesars Entertainment, which oversees the World Series, can't legally prevent men from paying the buy-in fee and signing up for the Ladies No Limit Hold 'Em Championship, the lone event at the 48-day gathering specifically geared toward women. When this year's poker showdown starts Wednesday, however, officials plan to implement a new strategy of deterrence. The buy-in fee for the women's tournament will increase from $1,000 to $10,000—but not for everyone. Men entering the ladies' tournament on June 28 will have to shell out the full $10,000, while women will enjoy a 90 percent discount and pay the old $1,000 price.
The strategy is based on a law enacted by the Nevada Legislature in 2011 that governs gender-based marketing and promotional efforts. "It's the law that allows women to enjoy reduced prices on drinks, food and entertainment at restaurants, nightclubs and casinos," explained the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Caesars lawyers took their time in researching the law and made sure it was on the books before going ahead with the new strategy, says Palansky.
More than 230,000 people are expected to participate in this year's World Series, and about 95 percent will be men. Roughly 1,000 women are set to compete in the Ladies No Limit Hold 'Em Championship for a prize of about $200,000, and several will play in other events as well. The World Series first started hosting a ladies' event in 1977 to give wives and girlfriends of poker players something to do, Palansky says of tournament lore. The gender-restricted event also helped attract more players, and these days it is seen as an opportunity for women to compete for the coveted bracelets awarded to World Series winners while avoiding the macho world of male card players. "They don't need the World Series of Poker Ladies Event because the ladies can't compete. They need it because of the atmosphere," poker star Linda Johnson told PocketFives in a 2012 interview. She credits the ladies' event with helping launch her career. "In open events, I'm not interested in hearing about sports, what happened at Sapphire the night before, or the cocktail waitresses, which are often topics that come up."
Other female stars say the ladies' event is a cop-out. "Poker is not like tennis," said Annie Duke, winner of a World Series bracelet from an all-inclusive event. "Men are not mentally stronger than we are, so it makes no sense to separate it out. If there were a men's-only event, people would be encouraging women to play."
In any case, participation in the ladies' championship is on the decline: 936 people signed up last year, down from nearly 1,300 in 2007. "The ladies are on a downtick, likely a result of the negativity of the men showing up," says Palansky. If that's the case, maybe numbers will go up again this year.


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Catalina Foothills will start school today without one of its most well-known coaches.
Charlie Kendrick, who led the Falcons' girls soccer team to 249 wins and seven state titles, has left the program. However, the longtime coach will still have an impact on the program for years to come.
Kendrick took a new position with the Tucson Soccer Academy club team last summer, where he oversees player development for kids ages 11 and under. Several of the girls could move on to Foothills, Southern Arizona's premier soccer power.
Kendrick said his role with the TSA along with coaching the Foothills girls team left him little time for much else. For Kendrick, a 39-year-old father of two boys, the move was about resetting his priorities.
"I've been burning the candle at both ends for 11 years with club soccer and high school soccer," Kendrick said. "It really was just a matter of consolidating my work life a little bit so I could spend more time with my family.
"I've tried as hard as I can to take care of other people's kids for 11 years, and I think it's important I also take care of my own."
Under Kendrick, the Falcons won state titles every year between 2010-13. Foothills again reached the Division II championship game last season but lost to Buckeye Verrado in penalty kicks. The loss was Kendrick's first in the finals; he had won in each of his previous seven attempts.
"That will probably be my only regret," Kendrick said. "I'm still disappointed for the kids in that game. I really wanted them to finish it off the right way but it just wasn't going to happen for us that day."
Kendrick said his predecessor, Christi Monroe, set the standard by winning the program's first championship in the 2002-03 season.
"The standard was already set," Kendrick said. "So when I took over the program I was aware of the level it was at, and I just wanted to keep it there if not try to improve it."
Kendrick said he doesn't expect a drop-off.
"There's no doubt in my mind the kids are going to continue to be successful," Kendrick said. "It's really been the kids up there that have driven the program.
"I've always told them you could put a chimpanzee in my jacket and they'd play just as well."
Kendrick said he'll miss high school soccer, which can be more intense than the club scene even though the competition often isn't as stiff.
Sahuaro coach David Kruszewski, who faced Foothills nine times in the last three seasons, said he will miss facing Kendrick but believes the Falcons will continue to be dominant force.
"Charlie was a class act and his teams were always prepared," Kruszewski said. "They've had a dynasty going there for the last several years so it'll be a loss for them and for all of Tucson because they've done such a great job with the program."
Foothills assistant principal Jody Brase, previously the school's athletic director, said the school will search for a replacement who shares Kendrick's core values.
"The coaching was great but just the way he helped the team was with star quality as a person," Brase said. "When you follow a legend it can be a challenge."


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Kingsport school locked down Tuesday afternoon
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - John Sevier Middle School was evacuated Tuesday afternoon while authorities investigated a suspicious noise.
Contrary to some rumors currently circulating, no bomb threat occurred at the school. The Kingsport Police Department simply wanted to use an abundance of caution after hearing an unidentified sound inside the building before allowing students return.
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A few weeks back, I noted that states' attempts to pull more revenue from that traditional sin-tax target, the alcohol industry, were running into stiff opposition around the country. That didn't stop the U.S. Senate Finance Committee from proposing an increase in the federal excise tax on alcohol, along with a new tax on "sugar-sweetened beverages," last month (as I reported here). But both of those proposals now seem headed for the ever-growing discard pile of ideas for funding the Obama administration's health-care reform program.
Lawmakers on both sides of the House are backing away from the sin taxes (or "nuisance taxes," as Sen. Charles Grassley calls them), according to this article from tax and accounting solutions provider BNA Software. They're doing so for several good (and totally obvious) reasons.
First, they don't work: People buy less of the products, and revenue results are invariably disappointing.
Second, they result in job losses (but then, what tax doesn't?). Not surprisingly, this bothers lawmakers like Ways and Means Committee member Mike Thomson, who represents the Napa Valley.
Third — and, just possibly, by no means least — constituents don't like them. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) curiously associates persons of Irish heritage with a particularly strong opposition to an increase in the alcohol tax. "I have one of the most Irish districts in the United States of America, and there are folks in my district who would consider a massive increase on the beer tax as a hate crime," the article quotes him as saying.
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SE Kansas casino applicants pay millions to state in "privilege fees"
Each of the three applicants have paid $5.5 million in "privilege fees" to the State of Kansas.
Each of the three applicants have paid $5.5 million in "privilege fees" to the State of Kansas.
A 31-year-old Wichita woman was charged Thursday with killing 31-year-old Lydia Treto.
Health officials say bad eyesight in the U.S. is most common in the South.
The man was convicted by a jury in April of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.
One senator said said veterans should be able to "talk openly and freely with their doctor about all options available to them."
Riverside Elementary School in Wichita was evacuated on the last day of school due to a gas leak.
Among other things, the measure would cancel the state's presidential primaries.
The Kansas House has approved a measure that would move local elections to the fall in odd-numbered years.
The surprise concert at the 1,300-person-capacity venue instantly sold out.
Exploding air bags made by Takata Corp. are so dangerous that U.S. safety regulators want to manage the recall so cars can be fixed faster.
The national president of the Boy Scouts says the organization's longstanding ban on participation by gay adults is no longer sustainable.
The Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office says a Wichita man was sentenced for several business burglaries on Wednesday.
Wesley Medical Center has named Bill Voloch as its president and CEO.
Dodge city police arrested a suspect in a burglary spree that occurred Tuesday.
The national president of the Boy Scouts, Robert Gates, is urging change in order to avert potentially destructive legal battles.


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Today marks the 237th anniversary of the United States Army, and it is with great honor and reverence that I wish them a happy birthday and thank the men and women who serve for all they have done for our country.
From the American Revolution to the current conflicts in the Middle East, America's Army has fought to ensure our freedom, protect our country, and promote justice and democracy in countries across the world. For centuries, American men and women have selflessly taken up arms to fight for their nation, sacrificing much in service to their fellow Americans. Despite the difficulties and the sacrifices they must make, our military community continues to answer the call with a stoic sense of duty, honor, and patriotism.
On this day, and every day, we give thanks to those who serve in the Army -- your service and sacrifice have kept our nation safe, and your courage and dedication inspire us all. Happy birthday, and God bless all who serve.
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Dragon Ball Z - Pendulum Room [Edited] (Dub.DVD 4)
Title: Dragon Ball Z - Pendulum Room [Edited]
Volume: Dub.DVD 4
Running time: 65
Distributor: Geneon Entertainment Inc.
Release date: 1999-06-01
Suggested retail price: $14.98
Age rating: NR
Vol. 4 - Eps. 11-13
Episode #11: Showdown In The Past:
Earth's warriors, Krillin, Tien, Chiaotzu and Yamcha, are training at Kami's lookout, but get frustrated at the speed of their training. Kami's assistant, Mr. Popo, instructs them to know themselves to become stronger and to learn about their enemy to defeat it. Mr. Popo sends their spirits to the virtual reality of the Pendulum Room, where the warriors experience the overwhelming power of the average Salyan. Then they learn the terrible reality that the two Salyans who are approaching Earth are twice as strong!
Episode #12: The End Of Snake Way:,/U>
Gohan is continuing his training under Piccolo. One night, Gohan suddenly transforms to a giant ape again and attacks Piccolo! Piccolo discovers that a moon image is projected from Goku's old Salyan space pod and Piccolo must destroy the pod before Gohan destroys him! Meanwhile, Goku finally reaches King Kal's small planet at the end of Snake Way. There, Goku finds that he must train in the gravity of the planet that is ten times stronger than Earth's.
Episode #13: A Fight Against Gravity...Catch Bubbles!
After Goku passes King Kal's test to make King Kal laugh, the training begins! Goko's first task is to catch King Kal's pet monkey, Bubbles, in a gravity ten times stronger than Earth's King Kal tells Goku that the Planet Vegeta, the Saiyans' homeworld, had the same gravity as his place and that the two Salyans that are on the way to Earth are even stronger than King Kal himself! This fact reinforces Goku's determination to train even harder to defeat them.
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Cannot go wrong with any pro series gun. I am not sure, but i think those guns are ported, and usually have some trigger work. Good luck with your decision, and post pics of your new prize if you get it. Bunker
This is a discussion on Smith & Wesson Model 60 within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I'm thinking of getting a S&W Model 60 (Pro Series). Has anyone had any experience with this model? How does the Pro Series differ from ...
I'm thinking of getting a S&W Model 60 (Pro Series). Has anyone had any experience with this model? How does the Pro Series differ from the stock models? Any suggestions for a gun that is comperable? I really like revolvers and I do have a Ruger Speed Six 2" barrel and a Ruger Police Service Six with 4" barrel. I am looking ot get something smaller as it will be my EDC.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Cannot go wrong with any pro series gun. I am not sure, but i think those guns are ported, and usually have some trigger work. Good luck with your decision, and post pics of your new prize if you get it. Bunker
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I have a 60 Pro, it's about a year old or so but new to me. It has nice grips, and night sights. The barrel is slab-sided, apparently it balances the gun from what I've read. It's not my hot-weather CCW (yet, until I can find a way that fits my wardrobe and get rid of my love handles). I prefer fixed sights for CCW, but I'll see how it works out. It's my truck gun for now, although it may end up as my home gun when I find a way to lock my 586 in the vehicle or my dad hands me down his 66.
IMHO, it's a beautiful gun. I found a deal before I found a Ruger, my other favorite brand.
Over the years have had mny revolvers for IWB I always liked Mitch Rosens Workman or Milt Sparks summer special 11 it has a forward cant that keeps the handle close an easier to draw while sitting. Both are very comfy for OWB I like
hayesleather.com they are a work of art an really comfortable little pricey but worth it.
I bought one for my wife's last birthday at her request. She loves it. They are J-frame five-shot revolvers with a very smooth trigger. They have nice wood grips and a front night sight. She has carried and qualified with her S&W 640 Centennial for over twenty years.
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the 60 Pro is on my wish list. looks like a great gun for me.
i had a chance to trade for a Smith 632, 3" (a 6-shot J-frame in .327 Federal), but it was a ported gun, which i don't want for SD use. looking through the S&W website, i found the 60 Pro, which fit the bill perfectly.
my plan is to carry it in a Remora IWB or an OWB holster of some kind.
Had a 640 Pro. Great gun.
My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.
And Lord, if today is truly the day you call me home
Let me die in a pile of empty brass."
I was looking for a Model 60 myself, but found a 3" SP101 at a price I didn't want to pass up, so I went with it. I'm currently waiting on a FIST holster #1A to be delivered, so I can't give any feedback on it, but it is one you may want to look into.
Army Cop, for what its worth, I have been using Done Hume Leather for a lot of years and am totally satisfied with them. And the price
is also very good. Try this Don Hume Leathergoods, manufactures high quality leather and nylon goods. I have 4 of them currently, and my son uses them also.
Also, THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.
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I have the regular Mod 60 and love it. Carry it in a Fist #12 and Fist #20. The Ruger SP 101 would be worth a look for a lot less money.
Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around laws. Plato
Simply Rugged makes holsters for the 3" J-frames, too. 3" J holsters are hard to find.
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2010-09-02 / Schools
District apologizes for graduation mistake
A mistake made by an Oak Park High School counselor deprived a student from participating in the June graduation ceremony, but the Oak Park Unified School District Board of Education issued a formal apology to Marc Bruckel and presented the student with his diploma at an Aug. 17 meeting.
Counselor Tess Wilkoff, who is now retired, had told the Bruckel family in June that their son Marc did not complete enough credits to participate in the graduation ceremony. School policy allows students who are short one class to participate in the ceremony as long as they make up the requirement during the summer, but Wilkoff wrongly believed that Marc was missing credits in both math and science.
"I was more upset with myself because I did not do well in the classes," Marc said of how he felt when he found out he wouldn't be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. He added that he had "come to terms" with his counselor's decision, attended summer school classes and forged ahead with plans to attend culinary school.
Board member Marie Panec unraveled the mystery of the missing credits and pushed the district to make amends. She said a failed a science class in Marc's senior year shouldn't have mattered since students are not required to take four years of science. Though Marc had had some issues with a three-semester algebra class, it turned out he'd met the math requirement as well.
Betsy Bruckel, Marc's mother, said Wilkoff made a clerical mistake.
"I believe it was an honest mistake," Bruckel said, adding that her son actually had a few more credits than necessary to graduate.
"We were very disappointed, for sure," she said. "I struggled to stay in the area to put him through school. I knew he had (put in) a lot of effort at school. It was a mistake— I always try to look at everything in a positive way."
Although Marc didn't attend the graduation ceremony, he was allowed to participate in the school's Grad Night.
Marc's father, Ron Bruckel, said he was devastated when he found out his son wasn't going to graduate with his classmates.
"We were pushing Marc all along. Marc kept going to his counselor. She kept telling him if you fail this class you're not walking (in the ceremony). We found out the mistake two weeks after graduation."
Marc's parents were pleased that school officials admitted they had made a mistake, apologized and set aside time at the board meeting to honor their son and present him with his diploma.
At the meeting, Superintendent Tony Knight told Marc that because of him, the school will require more than one person to review transcripts if there is any doubt about a student meeting their graduation requirements.
Ron Bruckel said that if his son had to be a "guinea pig or scapegoat" in order for the school to make those changes, then that could be considered a silver lining.
New principal Kevin Buchanan said he, too, would look at school practices more closely.
"We'll take this as a learning experience," Buchanan said.


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There's about two dozen+ makers of 1911s. Some have models with polished this and that and others don't, some makers have polished this and that on some models and not others.
Some makes/models are harder to disassemble/reassemble than others.
If a 1911 sees a long service life with high round counts it's going to need more long term maintenance than some other types of firearm. A vast majority of the parts need to be fit correctly to each gun. Given the large number of makers and even larger number of after market parts makers, it's important to have the gun put together right.
That being said, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to learn the user end maintenance of a 1911 or how to properly employ such a pistol. Do your research (The top link in my signature is a good place to start), also, an polished feed ramp is not the end all be all of improved feeding.


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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was fuming after his side's defeat to Tottenham at the weekend.
There were four-minutes of injury-time played, but it was not enough for United to avoid defeat to Spurs at Old Trafford for the first time in 23-years.
Ferguson said after the match the amount of time added on was "an insult to the game. It denies you a proper chance to win a football match."
Despite often benefiting from what seems to be excessive injury-time (known to some as Fergie-time), the irony of his comments at the weekend will not have gone unnoticed.
Here, we take a look at some of Fergie's classic rants and memorable quotes...
"They gave us four minutes [injury time], that's an insult to the game. It denies you a proper chance to win a football match."
"There were six substitutions, the trainer came on, so that's four minutes right away and the goalkeeper must have wasted about two or three minutes and they took their time at every goal kick.
"That's obvious to everyone today and it's a flaw in the game that the referee is responsible for time keeping. It's ridiculous that it's 2012 and the referee still has control of that."
After Manchester United's 3-2 defeat at home to Tottenham, 2012
'I can't believe it. I can't believe it. Football. Bloody hell.'
After Manchester United won the Champions League final against Bayern Munich in 1999
'He's a bully, a f****** big-time Charlie.'
On former United midfielder Paul Ince
'When an Italian tells me it's pasta on the plate, I check under the sauce to make sure. They are the inventors of the smokescreen.'
On Italians ahead of a Champions League tie with Inter Milan in 1999
'If he was an inch taller he'd be the best centre half in Britain. His father is 6ft 2in - I'd check the milkman.'
On the now retired United right-back Gary Neville
'It was a freakish incident. If I tried it 100 or a million times it couldn't happen again. If I could I would have carried on playing.'
On the boot-kicking incident that left David Beckham needing stitches above his eye
'They say he's an intelligent man, right? Speaks five languages. I've got a 15-year-old boy from the Ivory Coast who speaks five languages.'
On great managerial rival and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in 1996
'The pace of the game demanded a referee who was fit. It is an indictment of our game. You see referees abroad who are as fit as butcher's dogs. We have some who are fit. He wasn't fit. He was taking 30 seconds to book a player. He was needing a rest. It was ridiculous.'
On referee Alan Wiley
'He was certainly full of it, calling me 'Boss' and 'Big Man' when we had our post-match drink after the first leg. But it would help if his greetings were accompanied by a decent glass of wine. What he gave me was paint-stripper.'
On former Chelsea manager and current Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho
'He could start a row in an empty house.'
On former Chelsea midfielder Dennis Wise
'Inzaghi was born in an offside position.'
On Italian striker Filippo Inzaghi
'I don't give any of you credibility. You talk about wanting to have an association with people here and you wonder why I don't get on with you? But you're a f****** embarrassment. One of these days the door is going to be shut on you permanently.'
On the media
'It's getting tickly now - squeaky-bum time, I call it.'
On the 2002/03 title race against Arsenal
'I am such a bloody talented guy. I might go into painting or something like that.'
On the possible path his life might take after management
'It can be difficult to pinpoint who would make it as a manager. For instance, nobody here thought Mark Hughes would become a manager, never in a million years, and we all thought Bryan Robson was a certainty to be a top manager.'
On his former players turning to management
'I remember the first time I saw him. He was 13 and just floated over the ground like a cocker spaniel chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind.'
On Ryan Giggs, his longest serving player at Old Trafford
'My greatest challenge is not what's happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their ******* perch. And you can print that.'
On Liverpool after Alan Hansen has questioned Ferguson's future in 2002
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Female, Singer
Location: London
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2013Urban Practice DanceUniversity of East London
About meVictoria, also known as 'VickySola' started singing at the age of 11, grown up to sing in church and in a school choir. At 13 years Victoria took up dancing and has not stopped since. She is currently doing an undergraduate degree in Dance and is in an all girl dance group called 'Stylinquents' who are known for winning the Dare2Dance competition 2008, with a sponsorship from 'NikeID'. She also performed at Britain's biggest event, at London 2012 Olympic Opening ceremony, seats filled with 80,000 people.
VickySola is an authoritative singing sensation with a strong unique voice, and a stage presence that is not only engaging but one that emphasises a passion for music. She is a singer, songwriter and at the age of 20 she has already started to grow a catalogue of her own material. VickySola's singing got her in the 2010 X Factor where she got up to Boot Camp with the final contestants.
Influenced by singers such as Fantasia, Beyonce, Jasmine Sullivan, Aretha Franklin, Angie Stone, Adele, Lauren Hill etc. VickySola is known by her friends as being Hyper, Funny, Loud, and Energetic. It is safe to say that VickySola's style of music is a fusion of RnB-soul, pop, and contemporary Jazz with a strong ballad emphasis.
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St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Felix Doubront off the 15-day disabled list Saturday.
Doubront had been sidelined with a left calf strain since joining the Cubs in a late July trade from Boston. The lefty was scheduled to start the opener of Saturday's doubleheader against St. Louis after making three rehab starts.
Before the trade, Doubront was 2-4 with a 6.07 ERA in 17 games, including 10 starts, for the Red Sox.
The Cubs also kept pitcher Zac Rosscup on the roster as the 26th man for the twinbill. Rosscup had been optioned to the minors after Friday's game.


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The Book of Mormon is the official songbook to the hilarious Broadway blockbuster, with music written by Tony award-winning and acclaimed Broadway composer Robert Lopez (Avenue Q) and Tony and Emmy award-winning South Park co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The collectible songbook allows singers and pianists to apply their talent to the show's award-winning score with piano and vocal arrangements of all 16 songs from the Original Broadway Cast Recording. As a bonus, the souvenir edition features eight pages of full-color photos from the original Broadway production.
The Book of Mormon musical is a religious satire about comically mismatched missionaries and their expedition into an impoverished, diseased, and warlord ravaged town in Uganda. The musical's wild and raucous songs, co-created with Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist, Robert Lopez, are perfectly paced throughout the irreverent story and include such instant classics such as "Hello," "Man Up," "All American Prophet," "Baptize Me," "Tomorrow Is a Latter Day," and many others. This year, The Book of Mormon raked in the most Tony wins—nine total—including "Best Musical," "Best Book of a Musical," "Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre," "Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical" (Nikki M. James), "Best Direction of a Musical" (Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker), and "Best Orchestrations" (Larry Hochman and Stephen Oremus).
The Book of Mormon: Sheet Music from the Broadway Musical songbook (00-37573) is now available for $24.99 at music retail stores and atalfred.com.
Titles: Hello! * Two by Two * You and Me (But Mostly Me) * Hasa Diga Eebowai * Turn It Off * I Am Here for You * All-American Prophet * Sal Tlay Ka Siti * Man Up * Making Things Up Again * Spooky Mormon Hell Dream * I Believe * Baptize Me * I Am Africa * Joseph Smith American * Moses * Tomorrow Is a Latter Day.


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/// Should Zynga Be on the Hunt for Some Angry Birds?
Zynga walked away empty-handed last month after bidding unsuccessfully for PopCap, which went to Electronic Arts. So what's next for the acquisition-hungry company? What about an even tastier target: Rovio, the Finnish developer of the popular Angry Birds franchise. It's not just a fantasy game. Rumors have been circulating in the gaming world that the two companies have already engaged in talks. Zynga, as it always does, declined to comment about that speculation. But, if you think about it, an acquisition or partnership makes an awful lot of sense. Most importantly, the pair would form a global powerhouse that would have a huge and active audience of players on both mobile and social platforms. Zynga has roughly 148 million unique visitors on Facebook every month. And Rovio's Angry Birds has passed more than 250 million downloads in a completely mobile market with one single and very addictive game involving pissed-off birds attacking egg-greedy pigs. As a recent piece on Rovio in The Wall Street Journal noted: "There are now 120 million active monthly 'Angry Birds' game players, the company says. To compare this to another media property, there have been more than 25 million copies sold of the best-selling console game of the past year, 'Call of Duty: Black Ops.'" Rovio certainly wants more and has been extraordinarily vocal about its intentions of raising more money, and its goal of achieving one billion downloads. While that potentially offers one billion reasons alone that Zynga should be interested, here's five more on why such marriage might be a good match: Adorable stuffed animals: Rovio has done a much better job at building a brand and entertainment franchise than Zynga. And it has spread its wings way beyond games and into other categories such as movies, books and toys. Plenty of cash: Zynga has a lot of cash on its balance sheet and is getting closer to raising $1 billion more in an IPO. And it has the appetite for big buys, offering to buy PopCap for $1 billion in a failed bid . Free-to-play: Both companies have embraced the "free-to-play" business model, where games are given away and then monetized by selling virtual goods or additional content to players. Zynga's risk factors: One of the San Francisco company's known risk factors is its dependency on Facebook
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Game of Thrones vs. World Cup at the World Series of Poker
It's been an exciting 36 hours at the Rio, mostly due to things happening outside of the Rio.
Down in Brazil, the United States played Ghana in their opening 2014 World Cup game and emerged victorious, beating Ghana 2 to 1.
But before that, last night, millions of eyeballs switched from the felt to television and computer screens, where the Season 4 finale of Game of Thrones aired.
Today the Rio is abuzz with talk of both. It's hard to determine which one is more popular at the moment, so we decided to conduct a 100 per cent accurate and scientific study to determine which event was more monumental at the WSOP.
Both events have their pros and cons in the poker world.
Game of Thrones is set in a fantasy world and therefore thrives in the poker world where many grew up playing Magic: The Gathering. It also appeals to players who are averse towards exercise, getting their heart rate up or just moving in general.
That being said, the World Cup appeals to those who gamble. Despite several requests, the sportsbooks refused to offer odds on the numerous battles during this season's Game of Thrones.
The winner will be decided in the way of our GoT forefathers: Battle.
The Battle of Wardrobe
While we have seen the occasional GoT-related shirt, none were present in the field today. The World Cup wins this category uncontested.
Winner: World Cup
The Battle of Twitter:
Perhaps an analysis of what poker players at the WSOP are tweeting about will reveal the more popular fanatical pursuit.
Game of Thrones:
Just got home, gonna run to a friend's to watch Game of Thrones. Sorry for missing the 7stud today, investors, but I need some time off!
— Jimmy Fricke (@jvfricke) June 16, 2014
How to tilt your poker table pro tip: watch GoT season finale during play. 'OMG' and 'Holy shit' appropriately.
— Oscillator (@Oscillator_WSOP) June 16, 2014
World Cup:
I'm dead. What a game. Never hugged so many strangers in my life
— Galen Hall (@galenhall) June 16, 2014
CONGRATULATIONS! #USA ; celabortory fudgicle! $ports BR going in the right direction! pic.twitter.com/2bkGZANRtx
— Dan Heimiller (@danheimiller) June 17, 2014
Things seemed to even so we went to the big guns. Both Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu -- who are usually quite vocal about these topics -- were suspiciously silent.
But then the man who's usually silent spoke up to break the tie:
Game of thrones
— Phil Ivey (@philivey) June 16, 2014
Winner: Game of Thrones
The Battle of Popular Opinion
With GoT and the USA tied at one each, we took the tournament area to ask what was more popular today. The resounding answer? Neither.
We're at the World Series of Poker and what's most popular among players and fans is, well, poker.
Today, the $10,000 6-max final table is what everyone has their eyes on. There were 264 players who signed up for the event and the final six standing were:
- Joe Cada
- Max Silver
- Dario Sammartino
- Jeremy Ausmus
- JC Tran
- Erick Lindgren
Bracelet holders, November Niners, former World Champions, Italian poker stars, the final table had it all and the stands were stacked with railbirds.
Sammartino and Lindgren have since been eliminated but the remaining four players still have a tough battle ahead. There's $670,041, a bracelet and an impressive resume addition to whoever manages to make it through the night.


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