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Local students receive Birmingham-Southern College dance scholarship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-Birmingham-Southern students Lindsay Carter of Enterprise, Lauren Hamilton of Montgomery, Leslie Kilpatrick of Andalusia, and Katie Welsh of Cordova, Tenn., are the recipients of the endowed Mira Popovich Scholarship in Dance presented during the college's 2010 Honors Day Convocation.
The scholarship was established in honor of Birmingham-Southern professor of dance Mira Popovich. The award is presented to outstanding dance majors, either a graduating senior or rising senior, and is intended to assist with expenses of pursuing a career in the field of dance.
Carter is a senior English major and the daughter of William and Angela Carter
Hamilton is a senior dance major and the daughter of Lynn Blackwell and Bobby Hamilton of Mobile.
Kilpatrick is a senior dance major and math minor and is the daughter of George and Evone Kilpatrick.
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January has been a wonderful month for lovers of Anglican ecclesiastical drama. The resignation of Rowan Williams as Archbishop of Canterbury at year's end should have led to a few month's peace and quiet for the Church of England and the wider Anglican world. I had even thought of taking a vacation this month as [Read More…]
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Ayup. Plus I've been working on my fourth ebook "Tall" about a tall stuck up rich drug taking man whore (for both sides) who contracts HIV and has to re-evaluate his life. Possibly not be a dick for once? I wonder where I got the steam to make this one. ;-)
Things are awesome now! All of my mental things are under control, I've been receiving help for my Aspergers, and I've found the ultimate guy. Plus, we just released our new album "How to Ruin Friendships and Influence Douche Bags." I may be a better musician than writer (unless anyone has read my last one "Slim Pickens Does the Right Thing and Rides the Bomb to Hell") but I may be a better musician. Yah. I did that on purpose.
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Undergraduate Grade Appeal Procedure
Purpose of the Undergraduate Grade Appeals Procedure
The responsibility for evaluating student work and assigning grades lies with the instructor of the course. The purpose of the grade appeal procedure is to provide a review process 1) for a student to understand the reasons why the grade was assigned, 2) for the instructor to become aware of and correct possible errors, 3) for appropriate supervisors at the department and college level to review the basis on which a grade has been awarded and to correct cases in which a grade is determined to have been assigned based on arbitrary or capricious action, or other reasons not related to academic performance. If, after departmental and college review, the grade is still in dispute, an appeal may be submitted to the Undergraduate Grade Appeals Committee, which consists of faculty and student representatives, for final resolution.
In all cases of a disputed grade, the student has burden of proof that the grade assigned was not appropriate. If the case has not been resolved at the student/instructor level, then the student should submit a written petition that would include a copy of the syllabus along with copies of any tests, quizzes, assignments or other written work completed and graded as part of the class requirements to the appropriate step of review. At each step of further review, copies of any previously submitted materials and any written responses to those petitions should be included.
It is important to distinguish grounds for grade appeal from questions about quality of instruction. Successful grade appeals should be based on evidence that the student performed at a level sufficient to warrant a different grade. It is important for students to bring to the instructor's and the department's attention perceived deficiencies in instruction, but these by themselves do not normally warrant a change in grade. For a successful grade appeal, the student should be able to show, for example, not that the student could have earned a grade of "B" under different circumstances, but rather that the student actually did earn a grade of "B" according the standards set out on the syllabus for that course, but was assigned a lower grade. If, in the opinion, of the department or the college, deficiencies in instruction are so grave as to warrant an alternative accommodation, then the proper remedy will normally involve alternative assignments or examinations to allow the student the opportunity to demonstrate the appropriate level of competency in that area to earn a different grade than the grade originally assigned. The decision about these cases should be made at the departmental or college level. In disputed cases where the appeal is based primarily upon perceived quality of instruction, the Undergraduate Grade Appeals Committee has the option of referring the case directly to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs.
A student wishing to appeal a grade must follow Steps 1-4 listed below. (The deadlines listed below apply to the dates when classes are in session during the fall or spring semesters.) If a student fails to observe the deadlines, the decision made in the previous step will be final. If a department or college fails to respond to the student's complaint within the deadline, the student should contact the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs. The deadline for filing the appeal should be extended appropriately to ensure that the student retains the opportunity to pursue the appeal at the next step. All correspondence and records will be retained in the office in which the complaint is resolved.
Step 1: The student should first consult with the instructor, at the latest within two weeks of the beginning of the subsequent fall or spring semester, in an effort to provide a satisfactory resolution of the complaint. If the student cannot schedule a meeting with the instructor, the student may contact the department chair, who will schedule the meeting between the student and the instructor. The only exception to this step is the case in which the instructor is unavailable. In this case, the student may proceed directly to Step 2.
Step 2: If the complaint is not resolved in Step 1, the student may present the complaint in writing by the end of the third week in the semester to the chair of the department in which the course was offered. Included in the petition the student should attach the appropriate materials described above, and if available, the instructor's written explanation for the assigned grade. The department chair will attempt to resolve the complaint in consultation with the instructor and the student. The department chair will provide a written response to the student within two weeks from the time the written complaint has been received. If the department chair was the instructor of the course, the student may proceed directly to Step 3.
Step 3: If the complaint has not been resolved at the departmental level, the student may appeal further by presenting a written petition to the dean of the college in which the course was offered, along with a copy of the materials presented at the previous stage and any written responses received from the department. At the latest, this petition should be presented within one week after the departmental response. Within two weeks of the time the complaint was received, the dean may use any resources available to resolve the conflict.
If the dean finds that the request does not have merit, the dean shall notify the student in writing, with copies sent to the instructor and the department chair. If the dean and the department chair agree that the grade should be changed, the dean shall be empowered to change the grade without the instructor's consent. Either the student or the instructor may appeal this decision in Step 4. If the dean and the department chair do not agree, the dean shall present his or her view in writing to the student, with copies to the instructor and the department chair, so that the student may include that information in an appeal to the Undergraduate Grade Appeals Committee for final resolution of the complaint.
Step 4: If the complaint has not been resolved through the previous steps, the student may present a grade appeal petition addressed directly to the Undergraduate Grade Appeals Committee through the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs. Copies of written materials and petitions presented at the previous steps, along with any written responses received from the department or the college, must be included with the petition at the time of submission. The deadline for submission of a petition is March 15 for grades awarded during the previous fall term, and October 15 for grades awarded during the previous spring or summer terms. (The Grade Appeals Committee does not meet during summer months.) The Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs will forward the petition along with the attached materials to the chair of the Undergraduate Grade Appeals Committee, who will distribute copies to the members of the Committee.
The Committee members shall review the petition and the attached materials and then forward their recommendation to the chair of the Committee about whether a hearing is warranted in this case. If a majority of the Committee does not vote that the case merits a hearing, the grade stands as issued. If a majority of the Committee votes in favor of a hearing, the chair of the Committee shall inform the student and the instructor, and shall arrange a hearing to be attended by the student, the instructor, and the members of the Undergraduate Grade Appeals Committee or their designated alternates. Copies of the Committee's decision for the hearing shall be sent to the department chair and dean of the college.
Prior to the hearing, the instructor should be given a copy of the student's petition and supporting materials. If members of the Committee feel that additional factual information is needed prior to or after the hearing to render a decision, the chair of the Committee should inform the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs of that request in writing, and that office should make every effort to provide that information in writing to the Committee. At the hearing, first the student and then the instructor will each have the opportunity to present their cases orally and to present any other written materials they deem appropriate. The Committee members shall have the opportunity to ask questions to both the student and instructor. At the end of the meeting, the student and then the instructor shall be given the opportunity for brief closing statements.
The chair of the Committee should inform the student, the instructor, the department chair, the college, and the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs of the Committee's decision in writing within one week of the hearing. If a majority of the Committee agrees that the grade should be changed, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs will notify Student Records of the grade change. Otherwise the grade shall remain as recorded. The decision of the Undergraduate Grade Appeals Committee shall be final.
The Undergraduate Grade Appeals Committee shall be composed of seven members and seven alternates constituted as follows:
A chair designated by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs, a faculty member and alternate designated by the dean of the college involved, two faculty members and two alternates designated by the Faculty Senate, one student and one alternate designated by the college, two students and two alternates selected through the Student Government Association.
Although the primary responsibility of the Committee is to review grade appeals and assign the appropriate grade in cases where the appeal is upheld, the Committee shall also report any findings of discrimination or prejudice to the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs for further consideration and possible action.


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Nate Adams is Townsquare Media's production coordinator, which means he works with the clients and sales persons to create the ads you hear on the radio and see online. Nate also is very knowledgeable about sports and keeps our sports news updated and helps out with our high school games and reporting. When he's not working announcing high school sports, Western Michigan University Bronco hockey or Kalamazoo FC soccer games, Nate spends time with wife, Samatha, and his young son, Austin.


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Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa insists there's no problem with Iker Casillas.
Arbeloa and goalkeeper Casillas have emerged from a fractious season in Madrid, where the latter was controversially frozen out by manager Jose Mourinho.
Arbeloa was supportive of Mourinho and said: "I don't have a problem with him, we have a good relationship and it won't damage the national team.
"I have a professional relationship with some of my team-mates and I'm friends with others - just like in any workplace.
"Relationships change - they go through ups and downs."
Former Liverpool man Arbeloa does concede he has work to do with Casillas, though, adding: "It can't have been an easy season for Iker. Will we talk about it? We do probably need to straighten things out.
"I did not name Casillas or talk about him indirectly. Too much has been made of it."


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Kuzak shooting suspect says confession coerced
One of two suspects charged in connection with a violent home invasion that resulted in the shooting of a Clairton police officer claims he was coerced by Allegheny County investigators into giving a recorded confession.
Emilio Rivera, 26, of McKees Rocks, took the stand Friday in Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski's courtroom for a pre-trial motions hearing.
Rivera and Marcus Andrejco, 19, of Rankin, face charges that include criminal attempted homicide, criminal attempted rape, indecent assault, two counts of assault of a law enforcement officer, one count of impersonating a public servant, one count of criminal conspiracy, four counts of aggravated assault, five counts of recklessly endangering another person, four counts of robbery, four counts of unlawful restraint and one count of burglary, according to court documents.
Charges stem from an incident on April 4 around 10:45 p.m. at 860 Miller Ave. in the City of Prayer.
Part-time patrolman James Kuzak was one of three officers to respond to the scene that night. He was greeted with five gunshots from a fleeing suspect in the rear of a duplex.
Attorneys for Rivera and Andrejco are attempting to have evidence removed before the April trial.
One of the key pieces of evidence is a recorded confession of Rivera's involvement in the incident.
At Friday's pre-trial motions hearing, Rivera said he was barefoot and shackled in an interview room when he was questioned by county detectives Gregory Matthews and Mike Feeney on Oct. 26 into Oct. 27.
Rivera testified that he several times denied any involvement in the incident, and that his requests for an attorney were ignored.
Matthews, who testified prior to Rivera taking the stand, said Rivera "was very cooperative" and "wanted to tell the truth" while at county police headquarters.
Rivera was arrested on Oct. 26 around 2:30 p.m. in Crafton in connection with a separate incident.
He is charged with criminal solicitation to commit murder in the plotting of a different home invasion in Allegheny County.
Rivera testified that he talked to someone he identified as Shawn Ball about the separate home invasion, and that he told investigators about that plot after signing a Miranda Rights form.
Matthews testified Rivera was questioned about the Kuzak case following recorded statements about the other incident.
Rivera said he was coerced into confessing about the Clairton home invasion during that time.
"I was threatened with the loss of my son, and girlfriend being charged," Rivera said.
Matthews, who denied that Rivera was threatened or coerced into giving a statement, testified that Rivera told his girlfriend about his involvement in the home invasion.
Rivera also said he was not familiar with Andrejco, and knew who he was only after being shown a photo array during police questioning.
In the recorded statement played in court Friday, Rivera said he was introduced to Andrejco by some girls, and he and Andrejco invaded the duplex through the rear of the structure while posing as FBI agents.
Rivera also said, on the recording, "I'm sorry for what happened to him," referring to Kuzak.
Deputy district attorney Dan Fitzsimmons questioned Rivera's recorded story, and Rivera admitted most of it was his idea.
Rivera maintained his innocence, stating he had to make the recorded story "as convincing as possible."
Kuzak was in the courtroom Friday, but left prior to Rivera's testimony.
He was accompanied by his girlfriend and fellow Clairton officers.
Borkowski did not make a ruling Friday.
He said he will review the evidence and testimony, then file a written statement.
Defense attorney Frank Walker said false confessions are an epidemic, referencing documentaries and literature about the issue.
He also noted there have been cases in which individuals convicted of crimes later were released when DNA evidence surfaced.
Walker said this case comes down to credibility.
On Wednesday, Allegheny County Police detective Tim Langan disputed claims of coercion regarding Andrejco, testifying that the teen was crying when he told police that "the lick (robbery) went bad. (Police) got there so fast."
Kuzak was shot twice in his bulletproof vest, once in the forearm, once in the side and once just above his vest.
His lung and spine were severely injured and he continues a long road to recovery at UPMC Mercy, the same hospital where he initially was transported as a result of the incident.
"I would say there's a tension," Kuzak said outside the judge's chambers. "I have faith in the investigating officers in the case."
The officer said he is progressing in his recovery, and deals with a lot of challenges.
"I pretty much live a daily life in pain," he said.


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Hi Nancy, I've ordered P90X and should be receiving …
Hi Nancy, I've ordered P90X and should be receivingOct 2nd, 2010 | By Nancy Andrews | Category:
Comment posted If I want to lose weight, should I do the 'Classic' or 'Lean' P90X routines? by Stacy.
Hi Nancy,
I've ordered P90X and should be receiving it within the next couple days. I'm 20 years old, and a full time student weighing 165lbs at 5'4″. I've played soccer my whole life until I started college almost 2 years ago. I've had 3 knee surgeries from injuries due to soccer and have always struggled with my weight. Even when I was one of the most fit on my team I was never small and therefore never loved running. That being said and after reading though this thread I've decided to do the classic version. I'm looking to lose weight and just be healthy again. However, I did have one question about your diet plan. You say only 1 serving of dairy a day- I'm a big milk drinker. I drink organic skim milk and go through approx. a half gallon every 2-3 days. That on top of my usual greek yogurt for breakfast and maybe a cheesestick for a snack later. What does the dairy do for me and why do I need to minimize my intake of it? I've always grown up with the mentality that I need milk to keep weight off and to prevent bone problems in my future. I was also wondering if you could link my anywhere that had meal plans suited for the life and budget of a college student? Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!!
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Las Vegas » One of the stats Utah coach Jim Boylen was happiest about following the Utes' 73-69 win over the Rebels here Saturday was the three-point shooting. Utah went 8-of-16 from three-point distance, led by freshman Marshall Henderson 's 5-for-9 performance. Carlon Brown was 3-of-5.
The Rebels, in contrast, were a woeful 1-of-12. Their only three-point basket was made by Chace Stanback with 18:44 left in the first half which gave the Rebels a 5-0 lead. Star Tre'Von Willis was 0-for-4 in his three-point attempts and Kendall Wallace , who entered the game leading the Rebels making 42.1 percent of his attempts, missed his only attempt.
"Our three-point defense was awesome," Boylen said. "We played a real good team tonight and it was awesome."
As a team the Rebels entered the game ranked sixth in the conference shooting 31.6 percent from three-point distance while their opponents were shooting 31.4 percent. The Utes ranked just eighth in the conference shooting 30 percent.
Bench production
The Utes have used 15 players this season, giving the Utes one of their most active benches since Boylen took over the program in 2007. Utah's subs are averaging 23.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 steals going into Saturday's game.
They're outscoring opponents' benches 403-226 for the season and outscored UNLV's bench 28-13.
Ranking the opponents
Two of UNLV's four losses were to ranked teams in No. 13 Kansas State and No. 18 BYU. The other loss was to USC.
The Rebels have wins over Louisville and New Mexico, which were ranked No. 16 and No. 15, respectively, at the times of the games.
Briefly » There was a moment of silence before the game out of respect for those in Haiti...New UNLV coach Bobby Hauck spoke to the crowd at halftime, saying the Rebels were going to be a "blue collar team."...UNLV leads the series with Utah 22-20 and is 12-6 against the Utes all-time at the Thomas & Mack Center.


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Vocabulary List for IELTS
7 Wordlists for IELTS that You Must Consider
You cannot think of preparing for the test unless you strengthen your English vocabulary. This is the pillar of English language and the first step to comprehend English language. To strengthen your vocabulary, you ought to access such an IELTS vocabulary list that contains words, their meanings and the use of these words in sentences. Besides, you must also know the tips to memorize these words. Mentioned below are the top seven wordlists for th test that you must refer to while preparing for vocabulary:
- Center for Independent Language Learning (CIIL) provides you with one of the most effective vocabulary lists that present to you a vocabulary list comprising words that start from alphabet A to Z.
- It not only provides you with the definitions of words but also their use in sentences and their pronunciations.
- You can learn vocabulary by practicing vocabulary crosswords and vocabulary games.
- You can get access to idioms and phrases.
- You can learn about collocations i.e. combination of two or more different words that often comes together. For instance, 'smart boy' rather than 'beautiful boy' is the correct combination of the two words.
- You have the facility for learning vocabulary by matching words with their meanings.
- You can consult the link http://www2.elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/vocabula.htm#Dictionaries for more details.
- Guide for test introduces more than 3000 words through its vocabulary list for preparing for vocabulary. It provides you with:
- Words along with their meanings, usage in sentences and other words related to the main word.
- Visual presentation of different meanings of the word.
- If you want to get detailed information, you can consult the link http://www.guide4ielts.com/vocabulary/selecting-vocabulary-academic-word-list .
- Exam English provides you with about 10 groups of most frequently used words.
- You can learn words along with their meanings and usage in sentences.
- You can assess your knowledge of words and thus can learn more words by taking practice tests that comprise multiple-choice questions.
- You will get tips on how to strengthen your vocabulary.
- You can visit the link http://www.examenglish.com/vocabulary/academic_word_list_group1.htm for detailed information about its IELTS vocabulary list.
- Dominic Cole's IELTS Blog invites you to learn its vocabulary list by:
- Introducing the most frequently used words and their meanings.
- Providing tips to improve your English vocabulary.
- Making you aware of a new word daily.
- Introducing topics from 'BBC news' and 'The Economist' to read, listen and learn new words.
- Providing you with an online dictionary such as the Macmillan dictionary from Dominic Cole.
- Helping you in learning collocations.
- If you want to get further details, you may look through the webpage http://www.dcielts.com/ielts-vocabulary/awl-exercises/.
- You can get access to the vocabulary workbook Check Your Vocabulary for English for the examination. It is created by Rawdon Wyatt. It contains:
- Exercises related to use of conditions such as if, whether, unless, until etc.
- Practice questions to teach you how to use words to analyze tables
- Words that describe locations, contrast and comparison, reason and result etc.
- Word lists related to different topics such as work, money and finance, education etc.
- You can consult the link http://www.scribd.com/doc/244244/Check-your-Vocabulary-for-IELTS for more details of this workbook.
- Cambridge Vocabulary for test has been written by Pauline Cullen for providing you with an effective vocabulary list through reading and listening exercises. The excerpts that are given in the book introduce words similar to those used in actual exam. To get detailed information, you may open the link http://www.scribd.com/doc/29634176/Cambridge-Vocabulary-for-IELTS-2008.
- Know Your English offers you a list by introducing words and expressing their meanings with the help of other words that have similar meanings. This is done by the matching questions for practice. To get more details, you can browse through the webpage http://www.knowyourenglish.com/vocabulary.php.
No doubt, you ought to consult these sources for preparing your own
but it is equally important to memorize it. You can do this by creating
your flashcards and learning one flashcard a day that may contain about
10 words. Revise the previous 10 words first before you begin to learn
10 more words on the next day. Thus, the mentioned links and tips will
surely help you in strengthening your vocabulary.


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LAUREN GARDNER, Chief Operating Officer
1. Google searches often make me appear much smarter than I really am.
2. Google Maps has saved me significant money on gas since I'm not out lost on the roads.
3. Google Reader is so user-friendly that this blogging novice is actually starting to get the hang of it.
4. Any company that has a tradition of April Fools pranks is a good company in my book.
5. And, most recently, I'm a fan because Google cares about non-profits. Last year the Emily K Center applied and received a Google Grant which allows us to access their Adwords program as well as use Google Checkout to process our on-line donations without a fee. They just informed us that they are extending this trial run for another year. Now that might sound like no big deal, but for us it means significant money every year that goes to helping our kids instead of paying credit card companies. It means that every dollar donated actually makes it here (instead of the 4.5% or so that would normally go to the credit card company). Google's a company that's serious about helping non-profits and has found a way to do it that uses its strengths and strengthens its brand.
Any other Google fans agree with me on this one? Do you have any other reason to add to my list?
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The young artist Ahmad Al Sharif will launch his latest album on 10 June, produced by "Star System" Production Company and distributed by 'Rotana.'
According to the London daily Elaph, Ahmad has filmed a music video clip for a new song from the album called "Ana Am Fakar" (I'm Thinking), written by the
Lebanese poet Nizar Francis, composed by Samir Sfair and distributed by Tareq Madkour.
Ahmad worked with the Lebanese director Walid Nasif on his new clip, filmed in Lebanon.
Nasif said that the new clip will include a romantic dance performance and a musical festival.


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text: Celadon Group, Inc. (NYSE: CGI) today announced a change to its executive team. The change is effective immediately. Eric Meek has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Meek previously served as Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer. Paul Will, Vice Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer, said: "The Board of Directors is pleased to take the next step in the succession planning process we began several years ago. Eric has provided significant leadership for the organization for eight years and through a number of economic cycles. Prior to joining us, Eric worked as an auditor for Ernst & Young. We believe Eric's industry knowledge and financial acumen will serve the Company well in what has become a constantly evolving and fast-paced transportation marketplace. " Celadon Group, Inc. ( www.celadongroup.com), through its subsidiaries, provides long-haul and regional full-truckload freight service across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company also owns Celadon Logistics Services, which provides freight brokerage services, less-than-truckload services, as well as supply chain management solutions, including warehousing and dedicated fleet services.


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Immigrants who live, work together less apt to learn English
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Wild Orchid wants to be a kind of Last Samba in Rio, but it's really just a racy perfume commercial posing as a movie. In this ludicrous soft-core fantasia, Mickey Rourke plays a stud- entrepreneur living in Rio, Jacqueline Bisset is a middle-aged vamp, and Carré Otis is the voluptuous innocent. The unrated version has six minutes of footage ostensibly too steamy for an R rating. D-


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Color Me Rad Las Vegas takes place on Saturday, October 19th, 2013 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The run benefits The Special Olympics Nevada and The Speedway Children?s Charities. The Color Bombs start flying at 9 am with waves of runners getting plastered with color every 5 minutes after. You'll end up looking like a kindergarten art class gone wrong... but the Art of Running will make you feel oh so right. What do you get besides a run? We have been told we have the BEST run package around. You get your new favorite t-shirt (one you will actually love and wear, not a new pajama shirt), a pair of neon 80?s glasses to protect those eyes during the run, and a ?RAD? tattoo and more! Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook for race updates and to win sweet stuff: Camelbacks, running shoes, hoodies, free entries. Children 7 & under run for FREE with a paying adult (must sign waiver) but if you want them to feel like a big kid and get their gear you will want to register them as well! Check out our website to register and for more info: http://www.colormerad.com
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Averages for Cape Verde in March
Weather lowdown
Spring comes and in March temperatures rise as winter loses its grasp and Cape Verde becomes even more attractive. Average daytime temperatures stay steadily at 23 degrees Celsius while daytime high peaks climb up to 25 degrees. Night time temperature can drop as low as 18 degrees Celsius, but barring extraordinary climatic phenomena, it never drops any lower.
Sea temperature also stays at 23 degrees (same as in previous months) thanks to t...
Weather lowdown
Spring comes and in March temperatures rise as winter loses its grasp and Cape Verde becomes even more attractive. Average daytime temperatures stay steadily at 23 degrees Celsius while daytime high peaks climb up to 25 degrees. Night time temperature can drop as low as 18 degrees Celsius, but barring extraordinary climatic phenomena, it never drops any lower.
Sea temperature also stays at 23 degrees (same as in previous months) thanks to the conflicting sea currents; cold currents rush from North Atlantic while warm currents from western Africa regulate the sea temperature around Cape Verde's archipelago.
Cape Verde enjoys 8 hours of daily sunshine in March and this is yet another relatively dry month. Even though the islands see rain during 4 days of the month, that rain amounts only to a measly 1 mm of total precipitation. In March, strong north-western winds are frequent on many Barlavento islands. These winds also affect the Sotavento islands, but to a much smaller extent. These winds are known to reach a force of 4, 5 and sometimes 6.
Dates for the diary
Towards the end of February and early March, the liveliest carnival on Cape Verde takes place. The Sao Vicente Creole Carnival is a unique mélange of cultures and traditions that strongly reminds of Brazilian carnivals but also of African feasts. The blend is unique and the parties truly unforgettable. The whole theme is a mix of Brazilian with Portuguese and African flavours with street parades and huge, island-wide celebrations.
Every March the 8th, Cape Verde celebrated woman's day as a true democratic nation. The archipelago of islands is considered a leading example on women's rights and this is celebrated each year with talks, parades and political debates that promote Cape Verdian freedom and culture.
The Sao Vicent Creole Carnival in March, Cape Verde.
Things to do
The island of Santo Antao is described as a cross between Morocco and the Himalayas, with a dry, desert-like climate to the south of the island and a wet, humid climate in the mountainous region to the north. The northerly mountains of Ponta do Sol make for excellent hiking and the hour long trek from Ponta do Sol to the steep cliffs of Fontainhas is a popular route amongst seasoned hikers. The colourful village perched on the cliff makes for a spectacular view and a great photo opportunity.
The Eduatours adventure company, located in Ponta do Sol, arranges guided walks across the island, as well as scuba diving, rock climbing, canyoning, sport fishing and tours across the arid desert to the south of Santo Antao in jeeps, on bikes or quads. The tours can get you to see the secluded and rarely explored side of this diverse island in an intimate fashion.
The island of Santo Antao is described as a cross between Morocco and the Himalayas.
Hit the beach
The beach at Farol de fiura is a secluded windy beach on the northernmost tip of Sal. Overlooked by a scenic lighthouse and boasting the finest white sand, the Farol de fiura beach attracts naturists for the tranquillity and water sports enthusiasts for the healthy surfs.
The beach at Faja de aqua is another secluded beach on the small island of Brava. Tourists can see impressive flora and fauna specimens that are unique only to the Cape Verdean Archipelago. You will need to rent a car, a bike or some other forms of transport to get to the beach as it is fairly remote and devoid of any tourist accommodations.
Bay of Faja D'Agua in Brava, Cape Verde.
Where to eat & drink
Located literally in the middle of nowhere on the island of Maio, the TuttiFrutti is a surprisingly amazing Italian restaurant waiting to be discovered by hungry tourists in Cape Verde. The restaurant serves refreshingly new renditions of Italian classics with a definite Cape Verdian spin.
The O Cantinho Escondido serves authentic dishes in a true Cape Verdian atmosphere. The restaurant is one of the highest rated eateries in Santo Antao and while it maintains relatively low prices, the food there is just astounding. The restaurant focuses mostly on seafood dishes and local specialities.
The Wakan Bar is a bustling beach bar in Boa Vista's Avenida dos Pescadores. There are frequent beach parties that become more and more common as summer draws close and during the evenings, live Morna performances are often held right on the beach by local artists.
The Blu Bar is a popular beach bar in Santa Maria, Sal. The bar boasts and outdoors disco as well as a seaside dance floor where patrons can dip for a swim right after a vigorous dance. Drinks are plentiful and cheap here, and the Blu Bar attracts lots of beautiful locals and tourists alike.
Frequent beach parties at the Wakan Bar Boa Vista, Cape Verde.
Where to stay
The Vivenda Oleander offers villa-style accommodation that includes self-catering and half-board options to suit every budget. The resort is conveniently close to the local beach and its hotel bar (open to non-tourists) is also worthy of mention for its delicious drinks and attractive atmosphere.
The Odjo d'Agua Hotel in Santa Maria boasts excellent view over the popular bay of Santa Maria along with clean rooms and amazing services. The hotel's restaurant, Farolin serves a variety of fresh and unusual fish in a definite romantic setting that surrounds the whole hotel. All large rooms come with their own private balconies and the décor is enchanting and locally-inspired.
The Pensao Nha Terra is a family friendly hotel in Sal. The hotel is homely and offers basic amenities but captures the hearts of visitors thanks to its polite staff and great hotel services. The pool is small but clean and the room prices are inviting you to return for your next vacations.
The Hotel Avenida is one of the very few hotels in Assomada and offers clean rooms with basic accommodation at very low prices. This is the ideal hotel to explore the least-travelled areas on the island of Santiago.
The Limeira Hotel Resort is a beautiful seaside hotel in Santiago with a fully equipped spa, a beautiful pool and great view over the Atlantic. The hotel is located over a secluded bay that has almost zero waves and is perfect for young children. The staff is polite and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The hotel's restaurant is inexpensive and serves mostly local delicacies and fish caught the very same day from a nearby coast.
Serene settings in the hotel lobby, Santiago Cape Verde.


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When Bryan Lacey stood up to give his groom's speech at his wedding to Hannah Brown, everyone was expecting the usual list of thank yous and a tear-jerking recollection of how he met his bride.
But the professional stand-up comedian had other ideas about how to declare his undying love.
The 32-year-old took to the stage to perform an ode to his new wife - in which he promises to love her until she is old and grey, needs a Stannah stairlift, zimmer frame and bladder control pants.
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BELTON — Bell County Sheriff's Department Deputy Adam Davis' name has been added to the list of Texas law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2013.
Davis, 36, the 12th law enforcement officer on that list, died Wednesday morning from injuries sustained in a Dec. 1 crash, Bell County Sheriff Eddy Lange said.
Davis had been in critical condition in Scott & White Hospital in Temple since Dec. 1, after his vehicle failed to negotiate a turn while he was answering a call in rural Bell County. Doctors pulled Davis off a respirator Wednesday morning.
Lange announced Davis' death Wednesday morning over the department's radio system, saying, "Rest assured. There is one more angel out there watching your back."
Davis is survived by his wife and 10-year-old son. He came from a family of law enforcement officials.
Davis' family had been by his side since the accident, taking shifts when necessary to rest, Lt. Donnie Adams said.
The accident happened as Davis answered a call around 9 a.m. Dec. 1, which later proved unfounded, of a possible "man with a gun" at the intersection of Farm-to-Market 1237 and Old Texas 81. Davis said he was the closest to the call and headed from the area of Texas 317, went onto FM 1237 and failed to make a sharp 90-degree left turn. His vehicle flipped several times before landing in a yard, Adams said.
Davis had been with the Bell County Sheriff's Department as a reserve officer since 2007 and was a part-time deputy during the summer. He became a full-time deputy in August.
"In August I helped him make his dream come true, to become a full-time deputy. Adam loved his job," Lange said.
Davis also served as a police officer with departments in Troy and Rogers.
"He worked every day 100 percent. He was a great guy," Davis' shift supervisor Sgt. Bob Reinhard said.
Davis was described as a funny man and a prankster. "What did I learn from Adam? I learned how to stay out of the way of his antics," Reinhard said with a laugh. "There was this one occasion with a rattlesnake. … But it was just us guys having good, old-fashioned fun."
A viewing and funeral service is planned at the Bell County Expo Center. The viewing is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and the funeral is at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Lange said. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
"Adam was something special," Lange said. "He was our friend and shall forever be our friend. He will be greatly missed."


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Trusted with the dangerous task to destroy an ancient magical ring that threatens all that is good, Frodo is forced to leave his peaceful home. But the ring wants to be found and the road to Mount Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed, will be perilous and riddled with Orcs and fouler things.
To help Frodo, a Fellowship is formed — Aragorn the Ranger, Gandalf the Wizard, Legolas the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Boromir a Man of Gondor, and Frodo's Hobbit friends Sam, Merry and Pippin. Players relive the legend in LEGO form, as they explore wonders, solve timeless riddles, and overcome endless foes in their quest to destroy the Ring.
LEGO® The Lord of the Rings complements the brand new, recently released LEGO® The Lord of the Rings toy collection, available summer 2012.
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By Kevin Bonsor and Marshall Brain, HowStuffWorks.com
If you enjoy science fiction, then you know that
the thought of colonizing the moon makes for some incredibly imaginative stories.
But there is a good possibility that lunar cities will become a reality during
the 21st century! Colonizing Mars is another option as well.
Right now, one of the biggest problems with the idea
of a moon colony is the question of building supplies. There is no Home Depot
on the moon, so the building supplies have to come from somewhere. The only
place to get the supplies right now is the Earth, with the space shuttle acting
as a truck. Using the space shuttle in this way is something like using FedEx
to get all of the materials for building a house to a construction site -- It's
incredibly expensive and not very efficient!
Asteroids may be a much better place to get the supplies.
Early evidence suggests that there are trillions of dollars' worth of mineral
and metal resources buried in asteroids that come close to the Earth. The close
proximity of asteroids leads many scientists to believe that an asteroid mining
mission is easily feasible. Currently, there are several international organizations
developing plans for extracting these natural space resources
Valuable Asteroid Resources
Strip-mining equipment extracts iron and other raw materials
from an asteroid. In the foreground, a mining cart transports the materials
to a processing plant. (NASA)
In this edition of How Stuff Will Work, we'll examine
the resources that exist on asteroids, and discuss how a space mining operation
could extract those resources!
There are tens of thousands of asteroids circling
the sun. The majority are grouped inside the asteroid belt, which is located
between the orbits of Mars
and Jupiter. However, there are some asteroids that stray from this orbit, flying
close to Earth on occasion -- you've probably heard about the possibility of
these asteroids smashing into Earth in the future, a la the movie "Armageddon."
Scientists think asteroids are leftover material from the early formation of
the solar system or debris from the destruction of a planet. Most asteroids
fit into three basic categories:
A manned mission has not yet landed on an asteroid
to do a full-scale study of an asteroid's composition, but scientists have developed
other methods to find out what resources asteroids contain. To do this, astronomers
use telescopic spectroscopy, which analyzes light reflected from the asteroid's
surface. In addition to iron, nickel and magnesium, scientists believe water,
oxygen, gold and platinum also exist on some asteroids.
For a space-based operation designed to supply a
space colony with living supplies, water is by far the most valuable resource
to be found and extracted from these asteroids. Without water, there is really
no way to move forward with human exploration of space. Water could also be
broken down into hydrogen and oxygen to form rocket
engine propellant. The metal ore on the asteroids could be mined and used
for constructing spacecraft and other structures for a space colony.
The main-belt asteroid Ida is a metal-rich S-type that
could be mined for space colony supplies. (NASA)
While the exploration of space may not be enough
of an incentive for corporations to fund a space mining operation, the treasures
that could be brought back to Earth might be. One NASA report estimates that
the mineral wealth of the asteroids in the asteroid belt might exceed more than
$100 billion for each of the six billion people on Earth. John S. Lewis, author
of the space mining book Mining
the Sky, has said that an asteroid with a diameter of one kilometer would
have a mass of about two billion tons. There are perhaps one million asteroids
of this size in the solar system. One of these asteroids, according to Lewis,
would contain 30 million tons of nickel, 1.5 million tons of metal cobalt and
7,500 tons of platinum. The platinum alone would have a value of more than $150
Asteroids have amazing potential for industry; but
what will it take to land on an asteroid, find these valuable materials, extract
them and process them? In the next section, you will find out how asteroid mining
operations might supply the Earth and its colonies on other planets with a plenitude
of materials.
Extraction and Processing
The drive to set up a mining operation on an asteroid
is a matter of simple economics. While building an asteroid mine will cost billions
of dollars, it will be far cheaper than carrying supplies from the Earth's surface
to the moon or Mars. It will be necessary to send some supplies to the asteroid
for the mining, including food for the crew and machinery to dig out the desired
Landing on an asteroid should be possible with the
development of new spacecraft. After all, we have already landed on the moon,
and some near-earth asteroids pass by at a closer distance than the moon. This
short distance means that less rocket power and fuel would be needed to get
to the asteroid. One problem will be how to keep the asteroid from rotating
while it's being mined. Plans have been devised for attaching rockets to the
asteroid to take the spin out of it. But once miners land on the asteroid, just
how do they plan to dig on it, process the materials extracted and transport
it to a space colony or to Earth?
No one knows for sure what the first asteroid mind
will look like, but here are some good assumptions:
Because of the lack of gravity and atmosphere, ferrying
the newly mined materials to the moon will be easy. Once there, they can be
refined and formed into structures!


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The Dark Eye: Demonicon – Preview
Not much has been seen of the darker than dark RPG, Demonicon. Behind the scenes, developer Noumena Studios has been making changes, with protagonist Cairon swapping his short cropped hair for a higher grade and, surprisingly, Creative Director Eric Jannot is no longer working on the project. We have no idea of the story behind this change of personnel, but despite being several months on from the last time we saw Demonicon in action, its Alpha form seemed fairly encouraging.
The initial tutorial quest of a cannibal stealing villagers to dial up his magical power was still there, as was Cairon's uncomfortable infatuation with his fiery redheaded sister, sending the character down a dark, dangerous path. A lot of Demonicon's appeal is distilled into its dark fantasy setting, with the character's downfall running parallel with a town which has yet to fall to evil pillaging forces in a grand, continent-wide war. If you aren't familiar with The Dark Eye universe it seems to share a lot in common with Tolkein's Lord of the Rings, only darker and more German…
The third-person combat still relies on the predictable tropes of strafing and rolling while slashing or chucking ranged magic attacks at groups of enemies, but the gameplay looked sharper than what we'd seen before, with combos feeling tighter and enemy behavior more varied thanks to signature moves. What was new was the genuinely unsettling introduction of a new Priestess antagonist known as Azorial who is revealed to players by, we kid you not, sacrificing multiple human babies to conjure a fleshy demon giant into the world. Couple this adult-only content with deep moral decisions which vary from dark to not-quite-so-dark and it's clear that Noumena aren't afraid of courting a little controversy with their debut game.
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The end of the school year is an opportune time to remind your volunteers that you appreciate them. Receiving a heart-felt expression of gratitude is an encouragement for those who are serving.
A few years ago, a staff member of our church asked me for ideas for volunteer appreciation gifts. The gifts needed to be thoughtful, simple, and inexpensive, since we had well over 100 volunteers in children's ministry.
After some deliberation, I came up with this idea: give each volunteer a lottery ticket or two. I reasoned that this gift would create a win-win-win situation:
- A "win" for the staff: A $2 lottery ticket would be an inexpensive gift.
- A "win" for the volunteer: The ticket would give the volunteer some excitement for the potential of winning. And if he did win, that would be an extra bonus!
- A "win" for the church: If the person did win, we would know exactly how much he should be tithing.
Fortunately, the staff member did not take my advice.
Are you looking to buy appreciation gifts for your volunteer team? Here are some ideas to choose from:
- Gift cards (even for a few bucks each) for iTunes, Starbucks, etc.
- Chocolates. We used to have a member who made chocolates in her business. For just $2 per person, we bought some fun and creative treats.
- Lottery tickets. Just kidding! Or not.
- Babysitting. Team up with your youth ministry, to give out vouchers for 2-hours of babysitting (or, maybe have the first hour be free). Offer to transfer some of your budget to the youth ministry to go towards summer mission trips. Another win-win situation.
- Snacks. Nothing says "I love you" like some Sunday morning doughnuts. (Food is my love language.)
For more ideas, you can also check out last year's post Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!
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"The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower." (Psalm 18:2)
When was the last time you heard that word? Did your dad say it to stop your siblings from fighting? Did a teacher say it after asking for volunteers? Or did you say it when your mom asked if you wanted more dessert? "Enough" means that you don't need any more; you have all you need and cannot take any more. Can you imagine having enough video games to keep you busy for the rest of your life? How about having enough clothes, movies, money, or friends? You name it. It is hard to imagine having "enough" so that you could sit back and say, "There is nothing else I need or want."
The funny thing is, you already DO have "enough." Did you know that? Scripture says that God is enough. He is all you ever need. He is the Provider, the greatest Joy, Peace, and Life; He is everything you could ever need or want. He provides Living Water to satisfy your thirsts. He is the Bread of Life that can feed your soul (Isaiah 55:1-2). God knows all and is all. Friends, clothes, good grades, video games, and money will never be enough to make you happy. God is all you need. He is your Rock (Psalm 62:6), Fortress (Psalm 18:3), and Shepherd (Psalm 23) – He is GOD.
Job recognized that God was enough. Job 1 records that after Job heard that everything was taken from him – his oxen, donkeys, sheep, camels, servants, and children – he fell down on his knees and worshipped God. He did this because he knew that God was enough to sustain him in every situation. God was all that he needed.
What do you think you need? Are you thinking, "If I only had such-and-such, I would be happy!"? God is everything that you really want or need. He truly is enough.
God is all you ever need.
My Response: » What do I think I need to be happy? » Do I trust God to be enough? » How can I start depending on God to satisfy my needs?
"Don't rely too much on labels, for too often they are fables."
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, often called "C.H." Spurgeon, is known as the most famous British Baptist preacher in Christian history. Born on June 19, 1834, he has often been called "the Apostle Paul of his generation." Remarkably, he was never taught to preach, yet he became the most popular preacher in all of London.
At age 15, he was walking home, when the sky above him suddenly opened into a terrible snowstorm. Looking for somewhere to stay warm until the storm passed, he ducked into a church building where a service was taking place. The preacher was reading Isaiah 45:22 about looking to Jesus as the substitute Lamb slain for our sins, and the simple message of it changed Charles Spurgeon's whole worldview. God opened Spurgeon's spiritual eyes so he could look to Jesus that day for salvation.
He began preaching at age 16. Soon, he was preaching to crowds of 10,000 at a time – and this was before microphones were invented! From the very beginning, Charles Spurgeon was a gifted speaker and a powerful preacher. By age 20 he had already preached over 600 times. At age 25, he built the famous Metropolitan Tabernacle which seated 5,000 for each service. Even that was not enough room, since usually 1,000 or so more people would have to stand outside the Tabernacle to listen.
People began to call Spurgeon "the Prince of Preachers," and his sermons were published in written form like a newsletter each week. By the end of his life, he had preached more than 3,600 sermons and published over 49 books and commentaries.
He married Susannah and raised twin sons. With his family, he helped start the Pastor's College and the Stockwell Orphanage. He often said, "I'd rather be poor in His service than rich in my own."
What would you prefer? What would you like to be rich in – God's service or man's wealth?
Isaiah 45:22 – "Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other."
He That was Dead and Is Alive
Revelation 2:8 "And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; "
Having Faith is trusting in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of all our sin, and being certain of His truth. Eph 2:8-9 -- For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
The word "trinity" is not in the Bible. "Tri" means three. The Persons of the Trinity exist as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Each person is fully God and has all the characteristics and qualities of God. In the book of Genesis, there is a verse which verifies that God was not alone in the world's creation. Genesis 1:26 reads, "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." In the book of John, Jesus tells how important it was that He go to the Father so the "Comforter" (the Holy Spirit) could come into the world.
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And by "The Past" we don't mean the past that's still fairly visible in your current V-Twin's rear view mirrors.
No, Sir, we're talking about Milwaukee hardware that wore down their balloon tires way beyond the smoke of the Second World War. In this section we're talking about Harleys through 1936.
No big surprise then, that the supply of spare parts for these vehicles is somewhat marginal, concerning either quantity or quality. By some good fortune we have among our people one or two knowledgeable V-Twin historians who do their own wrenching on pre war machinery. And they've got enough balls to go racing with those old clunkers too.
So, true to our motto "We ride it, we sell it", a long time ago we started to source and make available those quality parts for maintenance and restoration of pre war Harleys.
Top of the list in this almost archeological quest for the right parts were of course the alternatively unfindable or way too expensive IOE forks. In their time these forks were so successful that not only H-D used them for some 20 years; other manufacturers such as Brough Superior were, let's say, inspired by them.
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This is still experimental, maintained on a best-efforts basis. (for now)
WebDAV is an HTTP-based protocol that allows accessing the content of an HTTP server as a networked filesystems; to put it simply, it allows to edit directly a Web site as if it were an additional disk on your computer.
There is preliminary support to edit W3C Web site using WebDAV, but due to the number of interoperability issues with the protocol, this support is only experimental. If you have suggestions for specific clients, support, help for people, please contribute to the Tools wiki on WebDAV. The following clients have been reported to work with the current implementation on edit.w3.org:
http://edit.w3.org /mnt/www.w3.org davfs noauto,user 0 0
2012-08-27 Ralph believes that the only step needed here is the step starting 'Rightclick' -- i.e. just create a shortcut to \\edit.w3.org@SSL\TLD where TLD is the top-level directory to which you wish to connect. It is no longer necessary to edit the registry to enable Basic Auth.
It is not recommended to use any other client-side implementations as of today. Yves is working on improving supports for other implementations, but has only limited availabilities to do so.
http://edit.w3.org/dir1/dir2/sample.html (or
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Perth Glory owner Tony Sage has cast serious doubt on David Beckham's mooted move to the A-League.
Sage spoke to the former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar in London this week. He was attending the premiere of Viva Forever - a musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls - as a guest of former band member Mel B.
Beckham's wife, Victoria, was also a member of the phenomenally successful group.
''I got the chance to chat to David, and of course I asked him about coming to Australia,'' Sage told footballaustralia.com.au.
''He looked me in the eye and basically said, 'That would be nice, but it's too far away from my businesses'. It would have been great to have him at Perth Glory, but it looks like that won't be happening. I just don't think he'll be coming to Australia, full stop.''
Perth, along with Melbourne Heart and Central Coast, had expressed interest in bringing Beckham to Australia after his deal with Los Angeles Galaxy expired this month.


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Along with bandmates Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham and Aussie star Natalie Imbruglia, Ronan Keating will perform 'Gave It All Away' to salute the late singer.
Irish singer Ronan Keating has paid a touching tribute to Stephen Gately on the first anniversary of his bandmate's death. The 33 year old was found dead last October 2009 at the home he shared with partner Andrew Cowles in Majorca, Spain.
Gately's close family and friends gathered in Dalkey Bay, Ireland on Sunday, October 10 to scatter the singer's ashes, but his Boyzone bandmate Keating was unable to attend the event because he is currently working as a judge on Australia's "The X Factor" TV show.
Keating is planning his own tribute alongside bandmates Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham, who flew Down Under be with him on the anniversary of Gately's death. The trio will perform song "Gave It All Away" on the talent contest on Monday night, October 11, recruiting Aussie star Natalie Imbruglia to stand in for Keith Duffy, who is unable to join the rest of the band.
Keating says, "It's hard to believe it is a year. We still feel like he is still around and still with us. It's like he's on holidays, and it's surreal to know that he has gone. I went up to mass... I had a bit of time on my own and said a few prayers. The boys are here which makes it a little bit easier. We try to be around each other on his birthday or whatever the day may be... It's brilliant as long as we can honour and commemorate Stephen."


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'The Bachelor' star Andy Baldwin eliminates three more bachelorettes
By Christopher Rocchio, 04/10/2007
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin narrowed his field of suitors from 15 to 12 during
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second episode last night on ABC.
Alexis, a 26-year-old attorney who currently resides in Southlake, TX; Tiffany W., a 28-year-old medical equipment sales representative who currently resides in Boston, MA; and Susan, a 23-year-old boutique manager who currently resides in The Woodlands, TX failed to receive roses from the 30-year-old undersea medical officer stationed in Pearl Harbor, HI.
The 12 remaining bachelorettes on
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tenth installment are Amanda, a 26-year-old financial analyst who currently resides in Dallas, TX; Amber, a 23-year-old teacher who currently resides in Sugar Land, TX; Bevin Powers, a 28-year-old clinic research coordinator who currently resides in Palo Alto, CA; Danielle Imwalle, a 25-year-old graphic designer who currently resides in Bethel, CT; Erin Parker, a 24-year-old financial analyst who currently resides in Dallas, TX; Kate Brockhouse, a 24-year-old boutique owner who currently resides in Charleston, SC; Nicole Clary, a 26-year-old sales manager who currently resides in Charleston, SC; Peyton, a 24-year-old sorority recruiter who currently resides in Dallas, TX; Stephanie Tipper, a 27-year-old organ donor coordinator who currently resides in Folly Beach, SC; Stephanie W., a 23-year-old project manager who currently resides in Overland Park, KS; Tessa Horst, a 26-year-old social worker who currently resides in San Francisco, CA; and Tina, a 26-year-old medical student who currently resides in Hollywood, CA.
The Bachelor
: Officer and a Gentleman's
second episode began with the 15 remaining women learning they would be split into groups of seven for two dates with Andy, with the rules being no roses would be awarded, each girl would receive some "special quality time," and "one lucky lady" would get to stay for a one-on-one date. Because she had received the first impression rose given during
The Bachelor
, Stephanie T. would be the first bachelorette to go on an individual date with Andy. However at the end of that individual date, Andy would have to immediately decide if Stephanie T. would be safe or sent packing.
"Operation Soulmate is about to begin," said Andy before the first date.
Alexis, Amanda, Bevin, Nicole, Stephanie W., Tessa and Tiffany were Andy's first date, which took place on Hollywood's Sunset Strip. The first stop was at a bar where each of the girls rode a mechanical bull because Andy said he likes a woman who's "not afraid to get down and dirty and break a nail." Six of the girls were bucked from the bull, but not Stephanie W., who Andy recognized as having "lots of talents" as a gymnast. It was then off to an "elegant dinner" where the girls got to dress-up a bit because Andy likes a "tomboy" but also a girl who can "clean-up and come out looking ravishing." Andy danced with Nicole, discussed "strong moral values" with Alexis and then toasted to a "very classy evening" with all the women.
Class soon gave way to fun, as the girls and Andy stripped down to their bathing suits and enjoyed some time in the hot tub. After commenting he was "in heaven," Andy noticed he didn't give Bevin any alone time yet, so he took her to the pool where they did some underwater kissing. However Andy eventually chose Tiffany as the girl from the first date he wanted to spend some extra time with. Tiffany was "floored."
"I realized she's one of the shyer women," explained Andy. "I wanted to give her the opportunity to really shine, show her true emotions, let her guard down and show me who she really is." While Tiffany was hoping to secure a rose, that wouldn't be the case, as Andy thought he was "driving the conversation," which he described as "awkward." "I'm unsure if she's uptight or if that's just the way she is," said a befuddled Andy. "I just don't know if that chemistry's there."
The next day the seven girls going on the second date -- Amber, Danielle, Erin, Kate, Peyton, Susan and Tina -- learned they'd be showing Andy their athletic side since he's completed the Iron Man triathlon six times and is looking for "someone who is sporty." Prior to that the group enjoyed some breakfast, when Tina stole Andy away for some quick alone time, which prompted Kate to call her a "hussy." Because Susan described herself as "shy," she took Erin along with her to meet with Andy. Andy thought the two looked like "identical twins."
Back at the house, Stephanie T. learned her individual date with Andy would be a sunset cruise on his yacht, which immediately made the other girls jealous. When they asked her if she'd "make-out under the stars" with him, Stephanie T. replied, "If the opportunity's there, I'm not turning it down."
Meanwhile the second group date was just getting interesting, as the girls found out they'd be swimming two laps, biking two miles and running five laps around a track. During the swimming portion, Erin and Susan walked around in the pool not wanting to get their hair wet, and Andy was impressed Kate was the first one out of the pool. However Danielle was the first to complete the biking portion of the mini-triathlon followed closely by Amber. She overtook Danielle on the track and won the extra time with Andy.
"It felt awesome," said Amber, who described Andy as "a little kid living inside this big, muscular 30-year-old body." Andy also described Amber as "awesome," and with the other girls getting jealous, the two sat on a pair of swings on the beach and watched the sunset. "You couldn't take the smile off my face if you wanted to," commented Amber. Added Andy, "I could see us spending a lot of time together in the future."
The next day, Stephanie T. prepared for her date with Andy and realized the other girls were getting "intimidated" by her. "I feel pretty confident I'm not going home," said Stephanie T. Andy said he was "psyched" for his date, but also recognized the "stakes are high" because Stephanie T.'s fate rested on the time the two would be spending together. Andy explained he gave Stephanie T. the first impression rose because other than being "gorgeous" she seemed "confident right off the bat."
When Andy said he hoped his decision wasn't causing Stephanie T. "a lot of animosity" from the other bachelorettes, she assured him it was "nothing I can't handle." Back at the house, the 14 other girls dissed Stephanie T., badmouthing her for the way she acted upon receiving the first rose as well as for how she apparently "researched" Andy to find-out what he likes and dislikes. But it only matters what Andy thinks, as he presented Stephanie T. her second rose while the two sat in the hot tub on his yacht following dinner. The two also kissed.
"I got the first impression rose, the first date and the first kiss," said Stephanie T. Excited she'd have no concerns during the next night's rose ceremony, Stephanie T. let her true emotions show once she got in the limousine to go back to the house. "He's awesome," she said. "I can't wait to see him again. Oh my God... he's so incredible." While the rest of the girls didn't believe her, Stephanie T. told them she only got a kiss on the cheek when they asked.
Prior to
The Bachelor
: Officer and a Gentleman's
second rose ceremony, Andy met with the girls for some cocktails to do "lots of observation" and make sure the "women are here for me." As the girls gushed about Andy, Stephanie T. let viewers know Alexis is a virgin. Alexis herself told Andy she had been engaged before and added she was "not embarrassed" about being a virgin because it's a "personal decision." Meanwhile Erin and Susan continued to be joined at the hip, and Erin even referred to the two as "soul sisters."
"Barbie, Ken, Barbie..." commented Nicole as Erin and Susan sandwiched Andy as the three talked. "Two Barbies and one Ken doesn't work."
Andy revealed "the person I can't wait to see tonight" was Amber, who gave the bachelor a tour of the Hollywood Hills mansion where the girls are staying. Andy was amazed all the girls were packed prior to the rose ceremony (Andy, it's a competition!) and Amber was glad the tour allowed her some alone time without interruption. Tessa then got some alone time with Andy and revealed she was also preparing to run in a triathlon. The two then gave each other foot massages before Stephanie W. and Alexis came in, which Stephanie W. described as "kind of awkward."
As it became more clear which girls Andy had his heart set on and which three would be eliminated, Tessa described Andy as "the kind of guy I'd like to get to know more" before breaking down and crying because she was "sick of talking about him and not hanging out with him." Adding she was "sick of 15 girls dating the same guy," Tessa started to think it wouldn't be so bad if she didn't get a rose. Ironically, she received the first rose from Andy at the ceremony.
"I'm the luckiest guy in the world. I can't believe they're all here for me," commented Andy, again seemingly clueless that he's the star of
The Bachelor
After handing out the first 11 roses, it came down to Alexis, Tiffany, Susan and Erin. Erin turned to Susan and whispered, "I think we're both going home" right before Andy called out her name as the twelfth and final bachelorette who would be staying.
"When Andy and I had our alone time the other night it was beautiful and we did hold hands and we were flirty," commented Tiffany upon her elimination. "I don't know why he chose other girls and didn't choose me. I felt confident that I'd get a rose and I'm sad to be going but I hope that he finds what he's looking for."
The Bachelor
: Officer and a Gentleman's
third episode will air Monday, April 16 at 9:30PM ET/PT on ABC.
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