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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis put his humility on display during his first day as pontiff Thursday, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself in a decidedly different style of papacy than his tradition-minded predecessor who tended to stay ensconced in the frescoed halls of the Vatican.
The break from Benedict XVI's pontificate was evident even in Francis' wardrobe choices: He kept the simple iron pectoral cross of his days as bishop and eschewed the red cape that Benedict wore when he was presented to the world for the first time in 2005 -- choosing instead the simple white cassock of the papacy.
And in his first Mass as pope, Francis showed how different he would be as a pastor, giving an off-the-cuff homily about the need to walk with God, build up his church and confess -- at one point referring to children building sand castles on the beach.
It was a far simpler message than the dense, three-page discourse Benedict delivered in Latin during his first Mass as pope in 2005.
The difference in style was a sign of Francis' belief that the Catholic Church needs to be at one with the people it serves and not impose its message on a society that often doesn't want to hear it, Francis' authorized biographer, Sergio Rubin, said in an interview Thursday with The Associated Press.
"It seems to me for now what is certain is it's a great change of style, which for us isn't a small thing," Rubin said, recalling how the former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio would celebrate Masses with homeless people and prostitutes in Buenos Aires.
"He believes the church has to go to the streets," he said, "to express this closeness of the church and this accompaniment with those who are suffering."
Francis began his first day as pope making an early morning visit in a simple Vatican car to a Roman basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary and prayed before an icon of the Madonna.
He had told a crowd of some 100,000 people packed in rain-soaked St. Peter's Square just after his election that he intended to pray to the Madonna "that she may watch over all of Rome."
He also told cardinals he would call on retired Pope Benedict XVI, but the Vatican said the visit wouldn't take place for a few days.
The main item on Francis' agenda Thursday was his inaugural afternoon Mass in the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals elected him leader of the 1.2 billion-strong church in an unusually quick conclave.
At the start of the Mass, Francis exchanged words with Monsignor Guido Marini, the Vatican's master of liturgical ceremonies who under Benedict ushered in a far more traditional style of liturgy, heavy on Gregorian chant, Latin and the silk-brocaded vestments of the pre-Vatican II church.
Vatican officials confirmed reports that Marini was somewhat put off by Francis' refusal Wednesday night to wear the formal papal red cape when he emerged on the loggia overlooking St. Peter's Square to be introduced to the crowd. Benedict was known to favor many of the trappings of the papacy, including the elaborate vestments and ceremonial gear used by popes past.
Traditionalists had rejoiced with Benedict's return to these elements of the pre-Vatican II church, arguing it was the true church and not the one spoiled by the council's reforms.
Francis, the first Jesuit pope and first non-European since the Middle Ages, decided to call himself Francis after St. Francis of Assisi, the humble friar who dedicated his life to helping the poor.
The new pope, known for his work with the poor in Buenos Aires' slums, immediately charmed the crowd in St. Peter's, which roared when his name was announced and roared again when he emerged on the loggia of the basilica with a simple and familiar: "Brothers and sisters, good evening."
By Thursday morning, members of his flock were similarly charmed when Francis stopped by the Vatican-owned residence where he routinely stays during visits to Rome and where he stayed before the start of the conclave.
"He wanted to come here because he wanted to thank the personnel, people who work in this house," said the Rev. Pawel Rytel-Andrianek, who is staying at the residence. "He greeted them one by one, no rush, the whole staff, one by one."
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Capt Rossiter John "Chappy" Chappelear Obit
Rossiter John "Chappy" Chappelear Dec. 25, 1928-April 24, 2007
A funeral service for Rossiter John "Chappy" Chappelear, 78, of Columbus, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes, North Chapel, Columbus. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
He passed away April 24, 2007, at home. He was born Dec. 25, 1928, in Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thornton W. Chappelear Sr. and Mary Ruhama Williams Chappelear; sister, Maxine Chappelear Swisher; brothers, Cread C. Chappelear, Thornton W. Chappelear Jr. and James David Chappelear; and cousin, Russell S. Forgrave Jr.
He is survived by nephews and niece, Walter F. Chappelear (Constance), Cread C. Chappelear (Vanessa), Stephen E. Chappelear (Sharon), Susan E. Clark (Dennis), and John D. Chappelear (Aimee); cousins, Shirley Nyhan (Edward) and William Forgrave; great-nephews and nieces, Cread C. Chappelear, Iris A. Chappelear, Tara S. Twehues, Katherine S. Chappelear, Christopher C. Chappelear, Barbara E. Smith, Kendra C. Johnson, David C. Clark, James D. Chappelear, and Emily C. Chappelear; and longtime friends, Ed Emery and Nancy Kelly.
He was a retired captain in the U.S. Army, with more than 41 years of service. An Army bugler, he played "Taps" more than 4,500 times at funeral and memorial services. He served in the Korean War, was a member of the Ohio National Guard 122nd Army Band, a past national president of the 37th Division Veterans Association, a past commander of Franklin Post 1 of the American Legion, a past commander of Capital City No. 3 DAV; a past commander of the 10th District of the DAV; a past president of the Columbus Chapter of the 37th Division Veterans Association; Chef de Gare of AM LE Voiture No. 15 40&8; a member of AMVETS Post 89; a member of Sojourner No. 10; a member of Reserve Officers; a past president of Retired Officers of Central Ohio; a past president of State Commanders and Adjutants Association of Ohio; a past president of Armed Forces Community Relations Council; a past chancellor of Champion Lodge 518 Knights of Pythias; a former 16th Ward committeeman; a member of the Franklin County Republican Party Central Committee; and a member of the Buckeye Packard Club, Classic Car Club of America, and Old North Hi Club.
He retired from the Franklin County Coroner's Office. He was the proprietor of Chappelear Real Estate and Chappelear Bros. Farms.
Chappy never met a stranger, had an engaging wit and sense of humor and was an unforgettable character. He was proud to be an American. He loves his family, his home, his antique cars, his clubs and organizations, his many friends and his country. He will be missed greatly.
Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 4341 N. High St., Columbus.

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Fox Revives Widely Discredited Research To Attack Obama Over Regulations
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Fox & Friends has revived a report prepared by outside researchers for the Small Business Administration that has been criticized for using flawed methodology to claim the cost of regulations under President Obama is $1.7 trillion. Moreover, a recent report by the Office of Management and Budget revealed that the economic benefits of federal regulations significantly overshadowed the cost of the rules.
Fox Uses Discredited Research To Attack Obama For Annual Cost Of Federal Regulations
Doocy: "The Estimated Annual Cost" For Federal Regulations Is "1.7 Trillion Dollars." On the September 12 edition of Fox & Friends, co-host Steve Doocy attacked President Obama for new federal regulations and added that the "estimated annual cost" is "1.7 trillion dollars" to fund the regulations:
STEVE DOOCY: Time now for your "News by the Numbers" on this Wednesday. First, 11,327; that's how many new pages of federal regulations have been added under President Obama. The estimated annual cost? 1.7 trillion dollars, for the regulations. [Fox News, Fox & Friends, 9/12/12]
Fox's Stats Echo CNSNews.com Article Claiming "The Annual Compliance Price For All Federal Regulations At $1.7 Trillion" In 2008. CNSNews.com cited a study commissioned by the Small Business Administration that estimated "the annual compliance price for all federal regulations at $1.7 trillion" in 2008:
The figures were released on Monday at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., when the business federation held its annual Labor Day briefing on the state of the economy, obstacles to job creation and the burden of regulations on the labor market.
Randy Johnson, senior vice president of labor, immigration and employee benefits at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, distributed a handout of a Congressional Research Service analysis of a 2008 study commissioned by the Small Business Administration that estimated the annual compliance price for all federal regulations at $1.7 trillion that year.
Seventy percent of the regulations were economic, accounting for $1.236 trillion of the annual cost. The other regulations were, in order of cost, environment regulations ($281 billion), tax compliance ($160 billion) and occupational safety and health and homeland security ($75 billion). [CNSNews.com, 9/10/12]
SBA Report Claimed "Annual Cost Of Federal Regulations" Was "$1.75 Trillion In 2008." CNSNews.com cited a 2010 report conducted for the Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy by Nicole V. Crain and W. Mark Crain of Lafayette College, that claimed "[t]he annual cost of federal regulations in the United States increased to more than $1.75 trillion in 2008":
The annual cost of federal regulations in the United States increased to more than $1.75 trillion in 2008. Had every U.S. household paid an equal share of the federal regulatory burden, each would have owed $15,586 in 2008. [Small Business Administration, September 2010]
But The Study Has Been Criticized For Its Flawed Methodology And For Cherry-Picking Data
CRS: SBA Demonstrated That Researchers Cherry-Picked Data, Ignored Economic Benefits Of Regulations, And Used "Inherently Flawed" Methodology. The Congressional Research Service analyzed the Crain and Crain study and noted that critics -- including one of the authors whose index was used in the paper -- have pointed out that the study relied on outdated data, did not take into account the economic benefits of regulations, used invalid measures, utilized what OMB called an "inherently flawed" approach, and cherry-picked the highest cost estimates of regulations. Crain and Crain themselves made clear that their report was "not meant to be a decision-making tool for lawmakers or federal regulatory agencies." [Congressional Research Service, 4/6/11]
CPR: SBA Study Used "Flimsy" And "Crude" Data. The Center for Progressive Reform -- in an analysis cited by the Congressional Research Service -- criticized the study's lack of transparency and condemned Crain and Crain for using "crude" data:
The report's estimate of "economic regulatory" costs--financial regulations, for example--which account for 70 percent of the total regulatory costs, is not based on actual cost estimates. Instead, this estimate is based on the results of public opinion polling concerning the business climate of countries that has been collected in a World Bank report. The authors of the World Bank report warn that its results should not be used for exactly the type of extrapolations made by Crain and Crain, because their underlying data are too crude. Crain and Crain nevertheless enter the World Bank data into a formula, which they appear to have created out of whole cloth, that purports to describe a relationship between a country's regulatory stringency and its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). OMB has repeatedly warned against trying to reduce the complex relationship between these two concepts to such simplistic terms, yet this is precisely what Crain and Crain do. [Center for Progressive Reform, February 2011]
EPI: SBA Report's Methodology Is So Flawed That It "Should Not Be Used" "As A Valid Measure Of The Costs Of Regulation." The Economic Policy Institute reviewed the Crain and Crain study and concluded that "the original Crain and Crain results are driven by a combination of poor data, and a flawed empirical approach" and that the report's estimated cost of regulations "should not be used either as a valid measure of the costs of regulation or as a guide for policy." [Economic Policy Institute, 7/19/11]
Furthermore, OMB Report Shows Annual Benefits Of Regulations Overshadow The Costs
OMB Report Shows Regulations Benefits Are Significantly Greater Than Their Costs. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prepared a report for Congress on the Benefits and Costs of Federal Regulations. The report is a "10-year aggregate of annual benefits and costs of regulations rules." The OMB report shows that the estimated total annual benefits of regulations for federal agencies was between $141 billion to $700.6 billion compared to the estimated $43.3 billion to $67.3 billion in costs from October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2011. They also explain that "[o]f these OMB-reviewed rules, 531 are considered major rules, primarily as a result of their anticipated impact on the economy (i.e., estimated benefits or costs were in excess of $100 million in at least one year)." A graph from the report shows that "major rules" benefits were greater than their cost every year:
[Office of Management and Budget, March 2012]
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Psyched to attend Petite Parade this weekend, the kids' fashion week sponsored by Vogue Bambini! Here are some pics!
Psyched to attend Petite Parade this weekend, the kids' fashion week sponsored by Vogue Bambini! Here are some pics!
Whether on a onesie or a national ad campaign, Swedish designer Cassandra Rhodin deftly pulls from the beautiful, quirky fantasy world she's envisaged, replete with anthropomorphic animals and vintage references, served up with a modern twist. Wielding her pen she knows how to entice and entertain, possibly a genetic talent passed down from her great grandfather, circus king Brazil Jack. Though her heritage and own childhood inspire, when it comes to designing her children's wear label Mini Rodini, Rhodin notes, "My biggest inspiration definitely comes from hanging out with my two kids. Their imagination is unbelievable." Fall '13 is arguably her strongest collection to date, and, we hear, Rhodin is growing the label from kids' wear into home goods. We were psyched to sit down with ringleader Rhodin and hear the ballyhoo on the brand.
The High Line's art scene is always vibrant, but rarely deep fried. Until now. Artist Jamal Cyrus presents "Texas Fried Tenor" on Saturday November 16, at 2pm at the 14th Street Passage. It is a performance art piece that grapples with racial issues in American history, blending an instrument of the blues & jazz age with the southern stereotype of cuisine defined by the fryer. It promises to be an interesting and provocative show that is sure to surprise and intrigue city tots!
With a 9 year old at home, it's no surprise that dinnertime convos often revolve around the world of MMOGS. I'm just not totally able to wrap my head around Minecraft and Roblox (though I do appreciate the retro graphics!) But I just stumbled upon this new Kickstarter project, a Jane Austin based MMOG that's filled with gossip, intrigue and Regency period dress. I thought it was a pretty cool idea to take classic literature into the immersive world of these games, and am going to give it a shot. It's sort of a 19th century upper crust Real Housewives online. (cringe, love). If they meet their goal, the game will feature quests, families, mini games and lion's share of intrigue. They're 1/3 of their way there on their goal of $100,000. Bravo? http://kck.st/19DPaVY.
We had a blast handing out candy to the waves of New York City kids who trick or treated their way around Tribeca! Some of the costumes scared us, some endeared us, all were amazing! Here are some pics from All Hallow's Eve in the City!
We're psyched to see what super-fun designer Jeremy Scott will do with the Moschino brand as Creative Director! Judging by his quirky style with awesome carseat company Cybex, we know it's a match made in heaven! Congrats!
Mini & Maximus: Le Meow Sweatshirt; Munster Swift Leggings; Barrettes; Hello Kitty Ugly Doll; Pink Native Boots.
Clockwise from the left: Babysitter and Coco Bouncer
This week in the ring we introduce two of our favorite contenders for the Lightweight/Travel Bouncer Title. Let's meet the competitors, shall we?
With three easy recline positions – fully flat, semi-upright, and fully upright – this bouncer with it's two speed concealed vibration unit weighs in at 7.5lbs. For families on the go, the Coco Go includes an easy travel bag. The fabric components are machine washable, the wood elements are birch in three beautiful finishes, and the anti-skid base includes front and rear retractable feet. Suitable for newborn to 20lbs, this bouncer is certainly a strong contender for the title.
Whether for play, rest, or sleep, this bouncer transforms your child's movements into a soothing rocking motion to refine balance and motor skills while keeping your hands free. This bouncer is also ready to travel, easily folding into a compact travel position and weighing in at just 5lbs. Developed in close collaboration with pediatricians, the Babysitter features an ergonomic design to properly support your child – from newborn up to about 2 years – and distribute their weight evenly. The Babysitter is made of machine-washable, guaranteed child safe fabrics and the reversible fabrics and harness allow you to create several color schemes.
Now that you've been introduced to the competitors, LET THE GAMES BEGIN! (In the comments of course, let us know what you think!)
Tonight's the night! It's Project Runway All-Stars time! We at Babesta will be glued to the TV this season, rooting on Jeffrey Sebelia, one of our fave designers at Babesta (he does the uber rad La Miniatura line, of course)! Check out some of his designs in store this season & get a sneak peek of next season (it's awesome!)
Go #DesignerJeffrey !
We went crazy for some of the creative costumes we've been seeing on Pinterest. We're trying to tag all of our faves! Here is a little sample! Want to see more? Go to http://www.pinterest.com/babesta/let-s-play-dress-up/. Got a great costume? Send us a pic at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Authorities released the 911 calls on Tuesday from the armed robberies at an Altamonte Springs Publix and an Apopka McDonald's.
The robberies occurred hours within each other overnight on Sunday and Monday and authorities are investigating if they are linked.
Police said the gunmen stormed the McDonald's off of Rock Springs Road and zip-tied the manager, who was pregnant, two workers and a customer.
[LISTEN: Warning, 911 calls may contain graphic language: McDonald's robbery | Publix robbery]
Earlier, on Sunday night at 10 p.m., another armed robbery with three masked gunmen was reported in Altamonte Springs at a Publix.
"I'm at Publix right now and people came in here with guns," said one 911 caller who was inside the store when the gunmen stormed inside.
Surveillance video shows several employees and customers were forced to put their arms in the air as the robbers demanded the manager on duty and asked to be brought to the cash office.
Police haven't made any arrests in either robbery.
Watch Local 6 for more on this story.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - You've seen them performing on WJXT-4's commercials: the True Purpose Choir.
Next Saturday, this up-and-coming gospel choir will be recording its first CD during a performance at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church.
True Purpose says they take the impact music has on both the believer and the non-believer very seriously.
"We don't just sing for entertainment. We sing to encourage those in despair, empower those with challenges, and evoke the greatness of God inside of each person" says founder Meachum Clarke.
This group has also worked with a host of recording artists, including CeCe Winans, Kierra "KiKi" Sheard, Sherri Jones-Moffit, Lowell Pye, Tasha Cobbs, Vashawn Mitchell, John P. Kee, Crystal Aiken, Lillian Lloyd. The choir has has been featured at Hezekiah Walker's CHOIR FEST at the Stellars, the UniverSOUL Circus.
As they prepare to open a new chapter, they are working to stay humble.
"While others crave the lights, big stages, and industry networking platforms, our ictus is simple, People. Without the support of the community, local churches, and the hearts of the people our labor would be selfish and in vain," says Clarke.
There's no admission to attend Saturday's recording session at the church located at 215 Bethel Baptist Street, but tickets are required. VIP seats will cost $30. Tickets are available online only at meachumclarke.com.
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Or "go down" time, like when a fighter takes a dive.
Looks like Ryan Callahan's injury wasn't too terribly bad. He's a game-time decision.
I noted the extremely low number of manpower games lost in the previous thread and somebody reminded me that trainer Jim Ramsay deserves more than a little credit for that. That would be Gold Medal Jim Ramsay, by the way.
Won't be watching in 3D. So if anybody will be, let us know how it looks.
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FORMER York City Knights favourites Craig Farrell and Jon Liddell are set for shock returns to Huntington Stadium – as guest members of the York Select XIII in the charity pre-season friendly.
Farrell, 31, who played for Hull KR, Doncaster and Batley aside two spells with the Knights, currently plays amateur rugby in Scarborough where he lives and teaches, having hung up his professional boots a few years ago due to injury.
Liddell, the 30-year-old former Leeds, Knights, Hunslet and York Acorn ARLC hooker, who now lives in Lancashire, is also returning to his home town for this fixture, with the pair being part of a 21-man amateur squad put together by Acorn prop Nic Caldwell, which will take on the Knights on Sunday, January 6.
The game is not only the Knights' first hit-out of the year but also a fundraiser for Boxing Bowel Cancer – a fund set up in aid of Caldwell's partner, schoolteacher Christine Sterry, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer aged 29.
Caldwell said: "It's great that Craig and Jonny are coming over. It'll be good for York fans to see them again and they'll obviously add know-how to our line-up."
Other players with past Knights first-team experience in the Select squad include Andy Gargan, Adam Endersby and Mike Embleton, all from an Acorn club who unsurprisingly make up half of the squad. All of York's clubs are represented, though, as are Hull Dockers ARLC, for whom Caldwell used to play. Among them is BARLA Great Britain international Danny Ullyat.
Caldwell added: "I think we'll be very competitive. I sent the list to (Knights general manager) Ian Wilson and he seems to think it's a pretty good squad. I think we'll give them a good game.
"I think there's a lot of excitement around York for this fixture. Excitement is building towards the Knights' season – they've assembled a good squad – and the rugby league fraternity in York enjoys these games against the amateur lads. I think it will attract a good crowd. I hope so, especially with it being a charity day."
He added of the response from the amateur clubs: "I probably could've had another ten players if allowed. It's been brilliant."
In three previous fixtures, honours between the sides have been even, with one win each and a draw.
"Fitness-wise we might come unstuck," said Caldwell. "Last time the Select side played the Knights, we were in mid-season but, now most of the amateur game has switched to summer, none of the lads are in season apart from a couple from New Earswick.
"Acorn, for example, don't get into pre-season training until January and, while the Select squad will have a few sessions in December, we'll be quite a bit behind the Knights and won't have the advantage of match sharpness like in previous years."
A couple of players have had to withdraw from the Select squad, the latest being New Earswick's Jack Sinclair, albeit with a more-than-able replacement in Acorn's Antony Chilton.
"We're arranging a few get-togethers to get a bit of understanding," added Caldwell.
"With half the lads coming from Acorn, we will play a similar pattern to them. That said, we don't want to give too much away to the lads from Hull Dockers as we'll be playing them next season (in the National Conference League premier division) and I don't want them learning Acorn's plays."
The Boxing Bowel Cancer fund will also benefit from a big prizefighter boxing night featuring players from each of York's amateur clubs, to take place early next year.
Caldwell added of the Knights: "It's a really nice gesture from John Guildford (chairman) and Ian Wilson to give us this game and make a donation. The amateur clubs have come in for the boxing event, and this is something the Knights are doing. It really is appreciated."
Wilson said: "It will be good to see former Knights players like Craig and Jonny back. Nic's assembling a strong squad and they'll be giving their all. Hopefully it will be a good game for the public, in addition to raising money for a great cause."
York Select squad: Tim Elliott, Andy Gargan, Adam Endersby, Jordan Hyde, Leigh Rientoul, Danny Caldwell, Matthew Woods, Joe Porter, Martin McTigue, Mike Embleton, Antony Chilton (all York Acorn), Liam Gargan (New Earswick All Blacks), Chris Varley, Mike Welsh (both Heworth), Tom Dunmore (York Lokos), Jon Eccles, Danny Ullyat, Chris Stephenson, Darren Bumby (all Hull Dockers), Jon Liddell (unattached), Craig Farrell (Scarborough Pirates).


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THINGS continue to go from bad to worse for many teams from the Trowbridge Windows & Conservatories Trowbridge & District League as for a seventh successive week the weather played its part, forcing 11 of the scheduled 14 league and Junior Cup fixtures to be postponed.
It means that since the rain first disrupted things in December, only 27 matches have been played.
Everything remains as it was in Division One and Two with all eight games being lost to waterlogged pitches.
The two league matches that survived were in Division Three and the fixture between Polenez Westbury and Holt only went ahead after it was moved from Leighton Sports Ground to Holt's own High Street pitch.
After beating Polenez 9-0 at the same venue just three weeks ago Ben Hogg's table toppers would have expected a repeat of that scoreline, but the visitors to Holt conjured up one of the biggest shocks of the season after claiming a 3-2 success that was achieved with just 10 men.
Polenez, who arrived at Holt with no victory in their previous 10 outings, tore the formbook up as they not only overcome a title-chasing Holt side they had to battle through the mud and rain to claim what was their greatest ever result since they entered the league back in 2012.
Holt, who needed the victory to be certain of a top two finish, paid the ultimate price for their complacency as a first-half double from Matek Kloc gave Polenez a 2-0 interval lead.
After the break Holt halved the deficit through Tom Wade and with the conditions starting to worsen and the undermanned Polenez side starting to tire it looked as if it would only be a matter of time before Holt got themselves back on level terms.
The next goal was always going to prove vital and with a second wind it was Polenez who increased their lead with Wayne Pearman netting to restore their two-goal advantage.
Tom Wade pulled a second goal back for Holt, but it was a case of too little, too late as Polenez saw out time to claim a fantastic victory that means Ben Hogg's side still need a couple of points from their remaining games against White Horse and Trowbridge Rangers to claim an automatic promotion spot.
Marshfield FC 3 Zeals FC 0
WITH Marshfield and Zeals set to meet each other again in a fortnight's time the first clash of the campaign between the villagers saw the former put down a marker for the return clash as they claimed a 3-0 victory that saw them move into third place in the standings, three points clear of United FC, who they are scheduled to go head-to-head with next weekend.
Marshfield opened the scoring in the tenth minute through debutant, Jamie Bowler.
Jeremy Bond doubled the hosts lead on 20 minutes and Marshfield threatened to run away with the game after that but the visitors battled really well to keep the score down and although their defence was breached for a third time it wasn't until late in the game when Andy Jefferies fired home his 15th goal of the season to seal victory for the home side.
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THE response to the recent flooding event in Worcestershire has now moved into the recovery phase of contingency flood plans as the waters recede and clean-up operations begin.
Up to now the Worcestershire Silver Tactical Coordinating group has managed the response. The task of this group has been to make decisions and activate the appropriate aspects of the flood plans as the situation unfolds to keep people and businesses safe.
This group which includes senior representatives from a number of agencies such as The Environment Agency, Worcestershire County and District Councils, Public Health England, Worcestershire Health and Care Trust, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue, West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police, met for last time today.
From now on the Recovery Group will manage the clean-up and return normality. This will still be a multi-agency activity and chaired by Worcestershire County Council's director of Resources Directorate, Patrick Birch.
Speaking on behalf of the Silver Tactical Co-ordinating group, Superintendent Kevin Purcell, said: "I would like to personally thank everyone who has worked tirelessly over the last couple of weeks to ensure public safety and keep the county moving.
"We have seen some great successes including the Military shuttle truck operation in Upton-upon-Severn and the County Council putting in place solutions to keep the traffic moving across the bridge in Worcester City Centre.
"There have also been some wonderful examples of local people pulling together and helping each other out."
Patrick Birch, Recovery Group chairman also paid tribute to the efforts so far, saying: "As we move into the next phase of flood plan, the recovery period, I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for their efforts and support so far.
"The multi-agency approach has been professional and well-coordinated, which has worked extremely well.
"We will now build on this with the recovery phase which will still require huge efforts over the coming weeks and months.
"We will continue with the multi-agency approach and draw on our previous experiences to make support available as quickly as possible where it is needed.
"We are, in 2014, much better placed to assist people and businesses and a have strategy in place for a planned return to normal."


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Republican Attorney General candidate Chris Barden paid a visit to the Post-Bulletin office today as part of a statewide tour where he is vowing to fight "Obamacare" if he is elected. During the interview, Barden cited the Mayo Clinic as a prime example of why the state should fight against the new federal health care law.
He said the Mayo Clinic "is such a classic example of what individuals can do out here in rural Minnesota without government intervention and control," he said.
When asked whether he had talked with Mayo Clinic about the issue, Barden said he has not done that yet but plans to in the future. While Mayo Clinic has not taken a formal position on the health care bill, the clinic has said overall it favors many of the reforms in the bill.
Barden said if elected, he would join several other states in a federal lawsuit to block the new health care bill from taking effect in Minnesota.
He argues the bill gives the federal government unprecedented powers by requiring citizens to buy health insurance. He said the bill also violates the 10th Amendment by intruding on the state's sovereign rights.
"This is more damaging to Minnesota than to most states because our health care system is one of the best in the world. Already you see doctors bailing out. You are going to see longer waiting lines. You are going to see rationing," he said.
Barden is challenging incumbent DFL Attorney General Lori Swanson. She declined to join the federal lawsuit to block the health care bill.


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LAKELAND, Fla. – Magda Riutort and Sabine Goge combined to give Florida Southern all three of its points Wednesday against Saint Leo before the 7th-ranked Lions won the final three singles matches to defeat the 20th-ranked Moccasins, 6-3.
Saint Leo (9-2, 4-1 SSC) scored the first point of the match with a win at number two doubles behind Phoebe Di Leo and Emily Singleton before Riutort and Goge teamed up for an 8-4 win over Maria Benkirane and Pauline Helgesson at number one. Shortly thereafter, the Lions regained the lead behind their number three doubles team of Adrianna Daszkiewicz and Coralie Pesenti who posted an 8-4 win.
A 6-3, 6-2 win by No. 35 Goge at number two singles tied the team score at 2-2, and after the Lions re-gained the lead behind Daszkiewicz at #4, Riutort again tied it for the Moccasins with a 3-set win over Pesenti at the top flight.
With the match tied 3-3, Saint Leo was able to pull away behind its number six and number five singles players of Di Leo and Singleton respectively, who each won in straight sets. Benkirane then out-lasted Joalis Dominguez at number three, 6-7, 6-1, 7-5 to give the Lions their final point.
The Lions will return to the Saint Leo Tennis Center where they will face Wayne State on Friday. The match is scheduled to get underway at 2:00 p.m.
Portions courtesy of Tim Carpenter, Florida Southern Sports Information
#7 Saint Leo 6, #20 Florida Southern 3
03/06/13 at Lakeland, Fla. (Wynee Warden Tennis Center)
|Singles competition
|1. #11 Magda Riutort (FSCW) def. Coralie Pesenti (SLW) 2-6, 6-0, 6-0
|2. #35 Sabine Goge (FSCW) def. Pauline Helgesson (SLW) 6-3, 6-2
|3. Maria Benkirane (SLW) def. Joalis Dominguez (FSCW) 6-7 (2-6), 6-1, 7-5
|4. Adrianna Daszkiewicz (SLW) def. Laura Wichmann (FSCW) 6-2, 6-2
|5. Emily Singleton (SLW) def. Victoria Spagnuolo (FSCW) 6-0, 6-2
|6. Phoebe Di Leo (SLW) def. Pamela Paradis (FSCW) 6-2, 6-1
|Doubles competition
|1. #12 Sabine Goge/Magda Riutort (FSCW) def. Maria Benkirane/Pauline Helgesson (SLW) 8-4
|2. Phoebe Di Leo/Emily Singleton (SLW) def. Victoria Spagnuolo/Laura Wichmann (FSCW) 8-3
|3. Adrianna Daszkiewicz/Coralie Pesenti (SLW) def. Joalis Dominguez/Olivia Spagnuolo (FSCW) 8-4
|Match Notes
|Saint Leo 9-2, 4-1 SSC; National ranking #7; Regional ranking #2
|Florida Southern 2-5, 1-4 SSC; National ranking #20; Regional ranking #9
|Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (2,4,1,6,5,3)


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I would like any tips to increase performance on windows python 2.6.2
I use a product which can internally use python as a scripting language ( 2.6.2), I'm not a regular python user so my apologies for any gaffs made.
We had a requirement to split a large(ish) file into smaller chunks to pass onto downstream processing, and so I wrote a quick script to loop through and split the file. I was amazed to find that on my macbook ( python 2.7) it was 10x faster than running under windows. I tried a number of python versions (2.6 - 3.3) but it is always faster on mac osx. I've also tried removing the opens/writes which had little effect on mac osx, but a 5x increase when on windows.
I cant change the deployment platform from windows (python2.6.2) and am a little frustrated that my laptop performs better than a 32core 64GB windows server!
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#! /usr/bin/python
import os
import sys
import re
from time import time
t = time()
# Split a pre sorted text file into multiple outputs based on the leftmost element
# delimited by spaces.
# The second element can be used for an additional sort and will stripped from the
# output when 'isLeadingSort=1'
# parameter:
# path: char path for the input file
# outPath: char path for the output files
# isLeadingSort int use the 2nd of 3rd element as output data
# isdbg int enable debug prints
# Just use the cmd at the moment for test
path= sys.argv[1]
outPath = sys.argv[2]
isLeadingSort = int(sys.argv[3])
isdbg = int(sys.argv[4])
#outPath = os.getcwd()
#isLeadingSort = 0
#isdbg = 0
# define all the functions up front
def printStr(str):
""" print when the debug option is set """
if isdbg:
print (str)
def testPath(path):
"""raise an exception if we cant find the path or file"""
if not os.path.exists(path):
raise Exception ('File not found: ' + path )
return false
# This is where we start
# check that the paths exist or raise an exception
printStr ('paths ok')
arline = []
fnameOut = chr(1) # init the output filename
# open the input file for reading and process though in a loop
with open(path,'r') as f:
for line in f:
printStr( 'for line in f: ' )
if isLeadingSort:
arLine = re.split('[ \n]+',line,wrds)
newFname = arLine[0]
outLine = arLine[len(arLine)-1]
if newFname == fnameOut:
printStr ('writing to open file: ' + fnameOut)
fnameOut = newFname
printStr ('opennextfile: ' + fnameOut + '- closing: ' + str(fOut) )
if fnameOut in ('' , '\n'):
raise Exception ('Filename is not the first element of the data: ' )
fOut = open(os.path.join(outPath,fnameOut),'w') # open new
print ( 'timediff : ' + str(time() - t))


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The men from BearDance have announced the headlining DJ for this year's Big D BearDance. Back in March, they brought in the DJ team Blowoff featuring Bob Mould and Rich Morel to pack the house at Station 4. For 2012, the nonprofit group will host London's (by way of Glasgow) DJ HiFi Sean. Also known as Sean Dickson, he's initially famous for his work in the 90s alt-group The Soup Dragons mostly known for the single "I'm Free."
I talked a bit with Ami Sadeh and Darren Graff of BearDance about how they come to their choice of DJs for each event. Read more about how the selection of HiFi Sean and details on March's Big D BearDance after the jump.


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Choose your Family Day activity
There are many options for spending time with loved ones
Saturday, Feb 15, 2014 06:00 am
What are you doing Family Day? Hint: Do something with the family, hence the name.
And here�s some trivia for you to share with said family: Alberta was the first province to create the February holiday when, in 1990, Premier Don Getty decided Albertans should take a day for �family time.� Today, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, P.E.I. and now B.C. make a long weekend of it mid-month.
St. Albert residents don�t have to venture far to enjoy the day, whatever the weather. The city-sponsored Family Day event is dubbed the Fire and Ice Festival, organized for the first time by St. Albert firefighters. Lacombe Lake Park is the site of the outdoor fun, with events running from noon to 4 p.m. and up to 5,000 people expected to take part.
Other options this Family Day include a free magic show at the St. Albert Public Library (1:30 and 3 p.m.), free family activities and hot cocoa at the Little White School in Mission, and sledding at nearby Seven Hills.
The Heritage Lakes Community Association invites all city residents to the grounds around �cole La Mission on Heritage Drive for an afternoon of sleigh rides, games and a warm-up around the fire pit with hot chocolate and s�mores.
Association president (and city councillor) Tim Osborne expects several hundred to stop by for the long-standing family event, running from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday.
�We�ve been doing this for years � it�s a great tradition for our community, and it doesn�t matter if it�s cold. We�re tough,� said Osborne.
If it is too darn cold, check out the St. Albert Soccer Association tournament happening throughout the day at Servus Credit Union Place. Community youth teams will keep things warmed up at this annual event.
In the spirit of connecting with family, friends and community, the City of St. Albert is encouraging residents to unplug this Family Day. Part of a larger program challenging area municipalities to take time away from their plugged-in lives, the city is encouraging people to take a walk along the trails, cross-country ski at Kingswood day-use area, have a marshmallow roast at Lions Park, or build a snow fort in their own backyard.
�We�re all so over-connected, so it�s nice to be reminded to take a day, whichever day through the weekend, to spend time with others or even yourself,� said Colleen Lamble, community development co-ordinator with the city.
�When you stop and think about how good it feels to have a simple coffee with someone, take the dog for a walk or enjoy a neighbourhood block party, maybe it will happen more throughout the year.�
Lamble said residents can log the hours spent unplugged on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at www.fcssaa.org. The city also has ballot boxes at city hall, Fountain Park Recreation Centre and Servus Place to tally the hours spent away from the TV, computer and cellphone.
�It�s a friendly competition � just for bragging rights,� Lamble said, pointing to some 22 sites involved.
�And everybody wins. It�s not about who gets the most votes, but about connecting with family and friends. Make a meal together, have a street hockey game � it doesn�t matter what it is, it�s about the sense of belonging.�


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Feminism Bludgeoned To Death In WTF Facebook Status Update
Let's all hope this woman was kidding when she wrote on her Facebook status, "I don't care how anti-feminest [sic] it sounds. i don't think girls should be required to learn about politics. i'd rather clean my house than go vote." She realizes she has the right to not vote, right? I think girls should be required to pass an IQ test before they're allowed to use Facebook. [Buzzfeed]Want to contact the writer of this post? {encode="[email protected]" title="Email her"}!


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Because of the stigma that open-door shelters have, many people choose to make donations to limited access shelters, when, in-fact, it's the open-door shelters who need the money the most. The Western PA Humane Society helps over 13,000 animals each and every year—which is a lot of mouths to feed and medications to administer. Please consider watching our short video and supporting our animals. Thank you
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*Please note: Our dog kennels close at 4:30pm on weekends. Adoption counselors are available until 5:00pm.
Administration offices are open Monday through Friday,
9:30am to 5:30pm.
An adoption counselor (or volunteer) will introduce you to our animals in a private meeting room. We will share information about the animal's history and needs, behavior assessment and any volunteer / staff comments.
When you find the right pet for you and your family, the adoption counselor will assist you in completing the proper paperwork. This process includes signing an adoption contract, reviewing medical history (provided by WPHS) and providing proper pet care information. This process takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
What you will need in order to adopt:
A valid PA state ID with your current address.
If you rent, a copy of the lease stating they permit pets at the residence. Your landlord's name and phone number should be listed on the lease.
All members of the household should meet the animal before adopting.
If you are interested in adopting a dog and have other dog(s) living in your household, it is required that all dogs meet each other at the shelter.
Certain animals require a completed application and a pre-adoption home visit.
Adoption fee is accepted in cash or credit/debit card. Checks, American Express and Discover are not accepted as payment.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to hold or accept a deposit for animals.
Adoptions are approved for the first qualified home
Thank You!
Your message has been sent to Humane Animal Rescue - North.
You'll receive a copy, too, at to help you keep track of which pets you've inquired about, and which shelters and rescues you've emailed.
NOTE: Some shelters have physical locations you can visit; some of these shelters may only have pets for a limited time, so please do not wait for a reply—just go visit the shelter! Other organizations are rescue groups run by busy volunteers who may take a while to reply. You can find information about the shelter or rescue group caring for this pet, and their adoption procedures, on the pet's details page on Adopt-a-Pet.com.


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ROADS boss Dave Harling has promised to look at creating a pilot 20 mph zone without humps or chicanes around Witton Park.
The move comes as a response to a petition from 115 residents in ten streets concerned about speeding cars.
Coun Harling, Blackburn with Darwen council's executive member for highways, revealed that a long awaited report by officials on the effectiveness of imposing 20 mph speed limits without physical traffic calming measures would be presented to senior councillors next month.
The petition came from the Witton Park Residents Association.
It asked for the lower speed limit for Cartmel Road, Grange Road, Grant Road, Selous Road, Franklin Road, Markham Road, Nares Road, Vardon Road, Nansen Road, Speke Road and the adjacent back alleyways.
On Thursday, the request was considered for the second time by the council's planning and highways committee.
After checking traffic flows and speeds on the relevant streets, officers recommended that the request for the new 20 mph limit be refused.
But Meadowhead ward councillor Carl Nuttall called on his colleagues to reject their advice.
He said: "We have been talking about introducing more 20 mph limits and the need for a pilot area to trial them.
"This would seem to be the ideal area and opportunity to run a pilot. I think we should refer this petition back to the highways department to look at this."
He was backed by Sudell Liberal Democrat councillor Paul Browne and his Bastwell Labour colleague Shaukhat Hussain.
Committee chairman Jim Smith agreed and said: "Let's refer this back to Dave Harling and his team to have another look at as a pilot scheme."
Coun Harling said last night (FRI): "Certainly we will consider it. My concern would be whether this is too small an area.
"What we are talking about is a pilot for 20 mph zones without physical traffic calming measures such as road humps and chicanes as we have used previously.
"We will be producing the report we promised last year on this for the March meeting of the executive board.
"As a principle, we think 20 mph zones are effective, but the question is how effective they will be using only speed limit signs and not physical measures.
"We have to consider these things against the council's tight financial position."


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A series of talks with Absolutely Fabulous guests will be coming to the Rose this spring – and with a new host to boot.
The new season of the High Street venue's popular Time to Talk series gets underway next month, starting with comedian, writer and actor Jennifer Saunders.
The Bafta-winning creator of Absolutely Fabulous will be discussing her new autobiography Bonkers: My Life in Laughs, as well as other aspects of her life and work.
She will be followed later in April by Scottish actor and Hollywood movie star Brian Cox, before Brian Blessed, who gave his distinctive, booming voice to the theatre's winter production The Snow Gorilla, completes the line up in May.
And following the departure of the theatre's artistic director Stephen Unwin, there's a new name taking the interviewer's chair.
Journalist, broadcaster, author and comedian Viv Groskop will now be asking the questions, starting with Saunders on Monday, April 7.
"I'm really excited," says Groskop, who lives in Teddington.
"I'm a regular at the Rose, I do a lot of comedy locally and I interview a lot of people who have got books out, so I suppose they thought I would be a good person to take over."
Jennifer Saunders will be talking to Viv Groskop at the Rose on April 7
Groskop will be interviewing Saunders for the second time in as many months, after the pair first met at the Bath Literature Festival in February - where Groskop is artistic director.
"We had 1,000 people turn up for Jennifer," she says.
"She's fantastic. She's in a really great mood right now. She's got a new grandchild, and I think she feels there's lots of exciting things happening at the moment.
"I think she'll be quite playful, but she also has some quite stringent views on comedy and the BBC. It should be a good interview."
On her next two subjects, Groskop says: "We've got the two Brians, both with their great facial hair.
"I think they will both be amazing, 'you have to be there' moments.
"Brian Blessed will be his usual bombastic self, while I think Brian Cox will give us a great insight into going from a great Shakespearean actor to appearing in X-Men."
After years interviewing the great and good of the art world, Groskop should know how to get the most out of her subjects.
And she promises to be an engaging yet unobtrusive host when she takes over the Time to Talk reins.
"I know my place," she says. "I don't like to ask very long questions, I don't like to make it about myself.
"I want to make sure the audience is really included, and have time to ask their own questions.
"I'll be playful and probing, but really it's about asking the questions the audience want answered, and hopefully giving them time to ask their own too."
Time to Talk, Rose Theatre, High Street, Kingston
Monday April 7, Friday April 25 and Friday, May 2
Tickets: Jennifer Saunders £12; Brian Cox and Brian Blessed; £8 (pit cushions £5)
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A revolution in interdental brush performance and price. Almost half the price of other interdental brushes. Compare with the brushes you're currently using.
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* Good quality materials including DuPont Tynex filaments which deliver superior cleaning ability and extended brush life.
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* Other brushes often have softer wire which has less resistance to bending and is less resiliant.
* Most other brushes can't be fully rotated, are awkward to use and may require handle extension.
* Floss cannot clean areas with concave surfaces.
* Small replaceable brush heads are less hygenic and can be difficult for some patients.
* Other brushes are much more expensive.
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This is due to insufficient plaque removal, which is in turn due to insufficient brushing. (Plaque is the sticky, white paste that forms a film on the teeth and gums). If you remove the plaque then the gum can heal and the bleeding will stop with time. So don't be concerned if your gums bleed to begin with - it is a sign that you need to brush more, not less. Please speak to your dentist if it continues -you may have a build up of hardened plaque (calculus or tartar) under the gum, which needs removal by a dental professional.
Please Note: All interdental brushes, toothpicks and sticks can put pressure on the tip of the gum, especially if you force it or use a brush that is too big for the space. This can cause a slight re-shaping of the gum over time. Use small sizes with a gentle action for cosmetic areas such as the front teeth and larger Piksters with a firmer action for the back teeth.
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Topic: UCI Medical Center
Has anyone ever been treated at UCI med. center? People have been telling me to go to UCI,UCLA,City of Hope, and USC for my Dad, but I don't know which has had some of the best treatments. My Dad has been going to UCI for procedures, and Chao Cancer comprehensive center part of UCI too for Radiation.


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Creative Europe in sight
EXCLUSIVE: Creative Europe has come one step nearer after the 27 EU leaders agreed on Friday in Brussels to an overall $1.3tn (€960bn) budget for 2014-20.
"I doubt we will get as much as we want, but I am sure we will get more than at present because of the additional activities planned in the new Creative Europe programme," Doris Pack, chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education, told Screen.
In the Friday agreement, $1.3bn (€1bn) was shaved off the EU's 'security and citizenship' budget, which includes funding for the cultural and creative sectors, leaving it with $21bn (€15.7bn) for the seven years to 2020.
The European Commission had proposed a budget of $2.4bn (€1.8bn) for Creative Europe with three strands for culture, media and one for a loan-guarantee facility and trans-national policies.
"Now we have an idea of how much money we will get, we can have a trilogue between the Commission, Council and Parliament. And if we hurry, we could be ready in May or June, and the programme would then go before the [European] Parliament," Pack said.
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text: [ The Perfect Scalloped Potatoes For Easter [VIDEO] By Dave Wheeler April 21, 2011 Traditional Easter meals includes glazed ham, potato salad, asparagus with a cream sauce, deviled eggs, lemon pie, and of course scalloped potatoes. If a pan of scalloped potatoes showed up on the table this Sunday, it would delight the members of the family. Read More Category: Easter, Food and Cooking Tags: betty's scalloped potatoes recipe, bettys kitchen, Perfect Scalloped Potatoes, Perfect Scalloped Potatoes For Easter, Scalloped Potatoes Send to a friend! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it! Reddit This! Share on Tumblr!


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Having trouble winning over that one key person at work? Expert negotiators at the FBI and elsewhere have found active listening to be key in any negotiation. Here are seven keys to active listening. (Also see the companion article Secrets of successful business negotiation" for tips from former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss.)
- Showing Your Interest: Prove you're listening by using body language or brief verbal replies that show interest and concern. Simple phrases such as "yes," "OK" or "I see" effectively show you are paying attention. This encourages the other person to continue talking and relinquish more control of the situation to the negotiator.
- Paraphrasing: Tell the other person what you heard them say, either quoting them or summarizing what they said.
- Emotion Labeling: This means attaching a tentative label to the feelings expressed or implied by other person's words and actions. This shows you are paying attention to the emotional aspects of what other person is conveying. When used effectively, emotion labeling is one of the most powerful skills available to negotiators because it helps identify the issues and feelings driving the other person's behavior.
- Mirroring: Repeating the last words or main idea of other person's message. This indicates interest and understanding. For example, a subject may say, "I'm sick and tired of being pushed around," to which a negotiator can respond, "Feel pushed, huh?" Mirroring can be especially helpful in the early stages of a crisis, as negotiators attempt to establish a nonconfrontational presence, gain initial intelligence and build rapport.
- Open-Ended Questions: Use open-ended questions instead of "why" questions, which could imply interrogation. If you do most of the talking, you decrease the opportunities to learn about other person.
Effective open-ended questions include, "Can you tell me more about that?" "I didn't understand what you just said; could you help me better understand by explaining that further?" and, "Could you tell me more about what happened to you today?"
- "I" Messages: Negotiators have to avoid being provoking when they express how they feel about certain things the other person says or does. Using "I" statements lets you ostensibly shed the negotiator role and react to the subject as just another person.
For instance, you might say, "We've been talking for several hours, and I feel frustrated that we haven't been able to come to an agreement." This is also an effective tactic if the other person verbally attacks, because it lets you respond with, "I feel frustrated when you scream at me, because I'm trying to help you."
Remember: Never get pulled into an argument or trade personal attacks with a subject.
- Effective Pauses: Any good interviewer knows the power of the long, awkward silence. People tend to speak to fill spaces in a conversation. Therefore, you should, on occasion, consciously create a space or void that will encourage the other person to speak and, in the process, provide additional information.
Adapted from the article "Crisis Intervention: Using Active Listening Skills in Negotiations" by Gary W. Noesner and Mike Webster, published in the 1997 issue of the Law Enforcement Bulletin. Full text available at:
For more negotiation information, check out the Air Force's Negotiation Center of Excellence website at negotiation.au.af.mil.


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A Roma child is carried by its mother in the Roma area of Tinca village. A centre for Roma people built by the local authorities in Lyon, France, will be opened in the village.
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♦ Edward Luce explains why it is stupid to insult the IQ of Tea Party members.
♦ The budget fight that led to the first government shutdown in 17 years set off a public escalation of the battle for control of the Republican Party – a confrontation between Tea Party conservatives and establishment Republicans.
♦ The National Geographic reports on how the presence of Boko Haram has affected public psyche in Nigeria: "Boko Haram has become a kind of national synonym for fear, a repository for Nigerians' worst anxieties about their society and where it's headed."
♦ Susan Faludi, the author of Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women, wonders which women the Lean In community is trying to reach.
Christina Lamb writes about her year with Malala Yousafzai.
♦ Dennis Rodman compares a visit to North Korea with a holiday in Ibiza. Read more
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Stephenville festival aims for top quality16 Jun 2011
The Stephenville Theatre Festival kicks off on July 15th, wraps up on August 14th, and brings a brand new set of shows that are sure to leave audiences engaged and entertained. We're bringing in some of the best talent in Canada, so it's sure to be a good time!
Fish, Fun and Folk Festival15 Jun 2011
Enjoy a parade, live music, plenty of food, and endless fun. Running from July 25th to July 31st, the Fish, Fun and Folk Festival is something you won't want to miss. Check out the link for more details.
World's Best Hikes: 15 Classic Trails9 Jun 2011
Over the past decade, author Peter Potterfield has hiked more than 10,000 miles over six continents to research his definitive list of the best hiking trails in the world. He picks the Long Range Traverse trail from Western Brook Pond to Gros Morne Mountain in Newfoundland as one of his top 15 next to the likes of Petra, Tasmania and Patagonia.
Exotic Canada NL: Where the sushi swim4 Jun 2011
Off the craggy coast of Cape Broyle on the southern shore of Newfoundland and Labrador, you can dine on fresh uni sushi — one of the top delicacies in Japan — straight off the paddle of a kayak.
Parks Canada Celebrates 100th Birthday19 May 2011
Parks Canada is celebrating it's groundbreaking 100-year anniversary this summer and there will be special events to mark the occassion at the various historic and scenic sites across Newfoundland and Labrador. That means lots of interesting things to see and do, all summer long, at some of the most beautiful and fascinating areas in the province. Read on for event info...
If you find yourself near Gros Morne National Park over the next couple of weeks, or if you're simply in need of some creative inspiration, be sure to check out the Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival, May 14th to 28th.
Festival Season with Springfest14 May 2011
Join us in Western Newfoundland to celebrate the arrival of spring through a series of festivals that capture the essence of what is truly unique in each part of the region at this beautiful time of year.
Each festival aims to take advantage of the fresh spring weather in the great outdoors. By day, join us on the many planned walks and hikes, interspersed with a program of informative talks and other learning opportunities. At the end of the day, relax with friends and family in the presence of the best local artists, musicians, and entertainers at the many social evenings and kitchen parties.
A festival of nature5 May 2011
If you happen to be near the beautiful Codroy Valley region between May 27th and June 5th, be sure to visit the Feather & Folk Festival. Enjoy expertly guided interpretative activities, then relax in the evenings with traditional food and local entertainment.
Newfoundland: Design on the Edge1 Apr 2011
Forget about cod. Newfoundland's remote Fogo Island is laying the foundation to become an international design and art destination.
Storytelling events underway8 Mar 2011
Here in NL, we're proud to lay claim to a deep storytelling culture, and on Tuesday, the St. John's Storytelling Festival officially kicked off. The festival is running for 8 days, so you still have time to hear (and maybe tell) a few tales.
Snow West '11, Western Newfoundland14 Feb 2011
Snow West '11 is set to take place between Thursday March 17 and Sunday March 20, 2011.
This new event is designed to showcase the outstanding variety of fun winter adventures and evening experiences available for visitors to Western Newfoundland.
From a comedy show featuring Snook, to dinner, music and theatre performances and St. Paddy's Day Celebrations. Keep reading for more info...
Beat the Crowds to Up-and-Coming Destinations10 Feb 2011
The New York Times has put Labrador at the top of its list of up and coming destinations to visit now - before the rest of the world catches on!
Building of the year9 Feb 2011
Fogo Island's incredible Long Studio has been short listed for Building of the Year by ArchDaily.com, the most visited architecture website in the world. This is huge, and the Long Studio needs even more votes to take the big prize, so follow the link on the next page and help put Fogo, NL and Canada on the map. You never know, you might win too. There's an iPad up for grabs for voters!
Great news for Gander and Central Newfoundland today. Air Canada just announced a non-stop, daily, direct flight between Toronto and Gander International Airport, starting June 18th.
"We are pleased to offer our customers direct non-stop Gander-Toronto service, to complement existing Gander services to Halifax, St. John's, and Goose Bay," said Marcel Forget, Air Canada's Vice President, Network Planning. "Travellers will enjoy the only non-stop service between Gander and our major hub Toronto with convenient connections throughout Canada, and the U.S."
"This flight will provide direct access to Air Canada's Toronto hub," said Gary Vey, President and CEO of the Gander International Airport Authority. "For local residents and industry, it means better connectivity to Air Canada's expansive global network."
The Once sweep Canadian Folk Awards22 Jan 2011
Let's hear it for our own The Once and Amelia Curran, who swept up some sweet wins at the Canadian Folk Music Awards over the weekend! Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale of The Once won in both the traditional album and new/emerging artist of the year categories. Juno-awarded Amelia Curran won solo artist of the year.
Two brand new Tourism TV ads17 Jan 2011
With a new year comes new Tourism TV! Watch 'Half Hour' and '500 Years,' the latest chapters in the continuing Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism story. In Half Hour, we look at the unique half an hour time difference here in NL. In 500 Years, we celebrate the spirit of our capital city, St. John's, which is one of the oldest in North America, but one of the youngest at heart.
The Old Man in the Mountain Hike10 Jan 2011
One of the best places to see the fall colours is in the Humber Valley, and the best way to see them up close is to take a fall hike.
It is no surprise then that The Old Man in the Mountain Hike is one of the most popular of those developed by the International Appalachian Trail in Newfoundland (IATNL). It has fabulous views of the Humber River and Humber Canyon and the vistas are all the more beautiful in the fall when the brilliant colours of changing leaves intermingle with the coniferous greens.
Manx Shearwaters' Home now Protected10 Jan 2011
The only known North American colony of Manx Shearwaters, a nocturnal seabird, has been declared a Provisional Ecological Reserve. The colony, about 100 birds on Middle Island off the coast of the Burin Peninsula near Lawn, now falls under the protection of the Lawn Islands Archipelago Provisional Ecological Reserve.
The birds live in burrows four feet deep and can live for 50 years. Consultations on making the reserve permanent will be held in the near future. Thousands of seabirds nest on Middle Island, Offer Island, and Columbier Islands, including Arctic terns, great black-backed gulls and black-legged kittiwakes.
Western Brook Pond Boat Tour10 Jan 2011
The Western Brook Pond fjord in Gros Morne National Park is the Park's largest lake and the backdrop for a spectacular scenic boat tour. Once open to the ocean, this 16-km lake with a depth of 165m is home to Atlantic salmon, brook trout and Arctic char, as well as an unusual colony of cliff nesting gulls.
The boat tour can be reached via Route 430, 27 km north of Rocky Harbour. From the parking lot, there is a pleasant 45-minute walk to the dock. The trail carries you over the fragile coastal plain, once located below sea level. Here, examine a variety of plant life, scan for wildlife sightings or view the interpretive panels located along the trail.
Snowmobiling in the Lewis Hills10 Jan 2011
Western Newfoundland offers some of the best snowmobiling in all of Eastern Canada and the Lewis Hills is an especially great spot to sled. The "hills" themselves are located approximately 18 km north of Stephenville and 27 km southwest of Corner Brook and at 814m (2,671ft) the Cabox is the island of Newfoundland's highest point.
As you can see from the video you can see breathtaking scenery and a variety of wildlife in the backcountry. The Lewis Hills terrain is inviting to a novice rider but offers everything an expert rider would need.


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The Tressel Cross Monument
My ancestors who came from the small towns of Irsch, Oberzerf and Serrig in Kreis Saarburg, Rhineland, were peasant farmers or craftsmen. In the mid-19th century they left these villages and immigrated to the woodlands of Calumet County, Wisconsin to search for a better life. By means of this blog, take the opportunity to look into their houses, explore their villages, understand their daily labors and customs, and see how the lure of a new life in America called to them.
Dear Kathy:
I discovered your blog researching some information on Rosenmontag parades and customs. You have an incredible amount of information, written in a fascinating way. Thanks for making it available for everyone!
I am looking for information, including photos and drawings, about Rosenmontag and Karneval in general, especially regarding the costumes, uniforms (men and women) and related items. In the Niederrhein, they are related to Schutzenfest and Fasching - don't know if that is the case in the Saar regions. Do you have any sources on such?
Again, wonderful blog!
Hi Nathan,
Thank you for your compliments about my blog. I'm always so happy when I learn that someone has enjoyed it or, even better, found just the information they were looking for. In your case, however, that was not to be. I don't have any information on costumes or specific uniforms worn in the Saar region at Karneval time. If I did, it would be a great addition to the blog. I will certainly write about them if I find anything and I hope that if you find what you are looking for, you'll share. I am hoping to go back to Saarburg, Trier, and environs this year. Maybe I'll find something. Now you have me intrigued. So glad your made the comment above.
This following was sent to me by e-mail - Thanks, Ann, for sharing your information. I've copied your e-mail to the "Comments" section of the post about the Tressel Cross:
"I want to correct some information on your website regarding the Tressels. Yes, I know that there is information out there that says that Johann Tressel emigrated to Galena, IL, in about 1853 with three sons, the truth is that he emigrated with two sons and two daughters. I am descended from one of those sons-Adam.
Ann Edmonds"
Just a reminder to anyone who reads one of my posts and has additional information - clicking on "Comments" following the blog post and sharing that data is why the "Comments" section is a part of the blog. Don't be afraid to use it! It's easy - really!


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Canada Lose Heartbreaker to Kenya
15 Run loss drops Canada to 1-1
July 29, 2011
Canada u19 has lost a heartbreaker to Kenya u19 at the ICC u19 Cricket World Cup Qualification Tournament in Ireland.
Batting second, Canada was unable to chase down the Kenyan total of 215 despite half centuries from Nikhil Dutta (55) and Akash Shah (51). Earlier in the day, Canada had Kenya on the ropes at 47-4 but Duncan Allan (103) and Joseph Ochieng (73) led an impressive fightback to post the winning score.
Nitish Kumar (3-26) and Manny Aulakh (3-31) led Canada's bowling attack.


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As genealogists and family historians we often come across many obituaries as a source of information. Some have even created blogs which serve as a research resource for fellow genealogists by listing death notices for a specific family or a specific geographical location.
Blog Focus
There are many different ways a death notice or obituary blog can be constructed. Focal points could include:
- listings for a specific family surname or specific family
- listings from a specific newspaper
- listings for a specific town, city or other geographical area
- listings for specific types of people such as Civil War veterans
- listings from a specific tragic event or an epidemic or outbreak of disease
Blog Title
When dealing with death records or obituaries, titles should be helpful for the genealogy researcher and not veer towards the humorous for fear of appearing insensitive.*
Here are some ideas:
- If the blog focus is obituaries from one specific newspaper, use the name of the newspaper in the blog title:
– Black River Democrat Obituaries
– Washington Post Death Notices
- If the blog focus is a specific town, city or geographical region, use the place name in the blog title:
– Lowville Obituaries
– Watertown Death Notices 1880-1922
* One exception might be a blog highlighting unique obituaries which use humor or unusual writing techniques such as written in the first person narrative style. There have even been vindictive obituaries. Such a blog could use an unconventional title such as Bizarre Obits, Weird Words from Beyond, etc.
Blog Template
To be honest, almost any template will do whether you use Blogger or WordPress as your blogging platform. But very often you want a certain look – a black background, something serene and peaceful, perhaps something library or newspaper related. If you do use a template with dark colors, make certain that the main text of the obituaries is on a white background – this is much easier on the eyes for those performing research.
The links below are for available templates with themes that might work for a blog focusing on death records or obituaries. Remember that free templates will require you to leave the designer's attribution statement (usually in one of the lower corners or in the footer) displayed in the template.
- RS10 Dark – Blogger (free)
- Hemingway – Blogger (free)
- Minima Black – Blogger (free)
- Various dark themes – WordPress (free)
Blog Content
Your blog posts should contain information in a format most helpful for fellow researchers. Most blogs of this type are simple transcriptions of the death notice or obituary.
The number one complaint about obituary listings is the lack of source citation material. When noting the source, make sure you include the source title, publication location, date, volume and page number, etc. It would also be helpful to include a link back to the source if it is available online.
Copyright Issues
Although it may seem that an obituary or death notice is a mere statement of facts – and not an "original work" – the truth is that most obituaries are covered by the general copyright used by the source, in most instances a newspaper.
To be safe, items published prior to January 1, 1923 are deemed to be in the "public domain" and can safely be republished on your blog. Anything after that date and you should secure the permission of the original publisher. Using post-1922 obituaries would not necessarily fall under the "fair use" principle of copyright law since it pertains mainly to the use of text for purposes of comment and criticism.
Widgets and Gadgets
- AllTop does not have a feed specifically related to death or cemeteries or obituaries. However your readers might appreciate the genealogy feed that you can convert into a widget and post in the sidebar of your blog (Blogger; WordPress)
- Google Reader widgets can be created using your favorite food and recipe blogs. See Creating Topic-Based Widgets Using Google Reader's Clip Function at Bootcamp for GeneaBloggers.
Categories, Labels and Tags
Any system of categorizing blog posts – either using categories, labels or tags depending upon your blogging platform – should be one that is most useful to researchers.
- cause of death (this can help identify possible epidemics and outbreaks of diseases)
- cemetery name
- church name
- last names
- locations (town, city, county)
- year of death
It is unlikely that you will post images along with the obituaries unless they are for either members of your family or well-known figures or if you have actual newspaper clippings of the death notice.
Make certain that you have rights to post the images including scans of newspaper clippings (see Copyright Issues above). If you have secured permission from a third-party to use the image, make certain you properly attribute the image according to their wishes.
Products and Gifts
Obviously this is not the type of blog that easily lends itself to being produced as a gift or keepsake. However, if there are family members who might be interested in reading the obituaries of their ancestors and they don't have access to your blog, you might consider creating a self-published book with selected death notices.
Examples of Death Record or Obituary Genealogy Blogs
Here are some examples of death record/obituary blogs:
- Ancestors At Rest – search free death records for ancestors. Updates of genealogy death records and indexes online at AncestorsAtRest.com
- Lowville Obituaries – a listing of obituaries from Lowville, New York from the mid-19th century through 1922.
- Obituary Forum – yes there really is a Society of Professional Obituary Writers ("writing about the dead for a living") and this blog discusses news and trends related to obituaries.
- Old Obituaries – transcriptions from my grandmother's scrapbook . . . mostly Clark County, South Dakota.
- Roanoke Beacon Index Blog – Blog to accompany my online index to the Roanoke Beacon Newspaper of Plymouth, NC.
- The Dead Librarian – designed to help South Carolina family historians search for obituaries and death notices online.
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Quilting with Embroidery Designs
Quilting is one of those crafts
that's having a truly lovely modern comeback. Fabric
designers have entire lines that are pretty cool, color
schemes are fresh and stylish, and pattern books are
full of creative, geometric new ideas. You can even
decorate your quilt squares with
zany embroidery designs if you're into that sort of
But what about the quilting itself, the stitching
through layers that holds the whole thing together?
That's just lines and swirls, right? Well sure, it can
be. But if you're the proud owner of an embroidery
machine, you can use
designs made specially for quilting to bring a
little style to this step.
Urban Threads makes its debut into the
quilting designs game with three images: a
swallow. Each is made up of a single, continuous
line of stitching -- great for quilting through a
sandwich of quilt top, batting, and backing.
us know what other quilting designs you'd like to
(If you're not a machine embroiderer, you could
transfer the hand embroidery versions of these designs
and hand-stitch 'em. Or use 'em as a guide for
freemotion stitching. So many choices!)
This tutorial will show you how
to quilt through layers of fabric with embroidery
designs. It assumes you either a) have a basic
familiarity with quilting or b) like me, are cool with
pretty much making it up as you go along. It also
assumes you have a pattern and/or other harebrained
quilty scheme that you're working with.
If you're new to quilting, go ahead and google any
techniques you'd like to pick up, like
making binding
mitered corners -- there are a ton of awesome
resources out there.
Piece together your quilt top,
whatever that's going to look like. Here's mine. Since
this is for illustrative purposes, I'm keeping it
BUT WAIT. There's something important to consider
Make sure there's enough extra fabric around the edges
of your quilt that you'll be able to hoop it up to
embroider everywhere you're going to want to embroider.
Like so. Plenty of room.
Cut out your batting and
backing about the same size as your
quilt-top-with-extra, so there'll be enough for them to
get hooped too when the quilt is all sandwiched
Also make up your quilt
Use an air-erase pen to mark the center point and
crosshairs for each design you'd like to embroider.
Sandwich your quilt top,
binding, and backing together. I like to use a little
temporary spray adhesive to keep the layers from
shifting around once you've got 'em together. Batting is
so porous that the adhesive loses some of its
effectiveness, but still, it helps.
Wind a bobbin with the same color thread you're using on
the top. Cotton thread is nice for this, but not
mandatory. You can achieve a lot of different effects
with thread color -- a hue that contrasts with your
fabric turns the design into a decoration, while
matching the thread to the fabric makes the stitching
sort of invisible, creating a cool textured effect.
Hoop up the top/batting/backing sandwich according to
the marks you made earlier. Load up your design (I'm
using this
quilting skull) and embroider. Repeat as
After your designs are all
embroidered, go back and add any additional quilting you
like by good old-fashioned machine sewing.
I "stitched in the ditch"
between my quilt squares.
You could also add some
freemotion swirls in there if you like. The embroidery
foot on your machine is helpful for this.
Quilting done? Hooray!
Now it's time to finish up your quilt. Mark out your
cutting line, and trim your border fabric to the size
your pattern/idea calls for.
Add binding around the edge of
the quilt, and any other finishing touches you like.
And you're done!
Simple patchwork techniques combined with
quilting designs can make a quilted wall hanging like
no other. Keep it small and cute or use these techniques
to create a full size punk rock quilt!
Don't feel like going the
traditional route with your quilting? These
light-stitching designs are fun for all kinds of
effects. Stitch your quilting design over fabric layered
with batting to
make a perfectly dimensional pillow.
Try overlapping a few quilting designs to bring a new
dimension to this textured look. Quilting designs can be
scattered throughout a project, or used selectively to
create a subtle decorative effect. Try them out on all
kinds of projects, and enjoy experimenting with your new
quilting designs.


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BATH head coach Mike Ford hopes the "extra man'' factor can help his side subdue the challenge of an "underrated'' Sale Sharks side at the Rec on Friday.
Third-placed Bath host the fast-improving fifth-placed Manchester side hoping to take another large step towards the end-of-season Aviva Premiership play-offs (7.45pm).
The Sharks caused a major upset at the top of the table on Saturday when they defeated second-placed Northampton Saints, who remain ten points clear of Ford's men, 19-6
Sale are seven points behind Bath and fourth-placed Leicester and could add another twist to an intriguing campaign by inflicting a third successive home reverse on the home side following the league defeat by Saracens and LV= Cup semi final loss to Exeter.
Ford told bathrugby.com: "This is a huge game for both teams – a win for us would see make us a bit more secure in the top four, whilst for Sale it would narrow the gap and potentially see them break into the play-off spaces as the season nears the climax.
"Sale looked very good last weekend – they beat a team (Northampton) that have been in the top two all season, and will be full of confidence from that win.
"The experience and strength they have in key positions is vital for them, and we know they'll bring a big battle at the breakdown.''
"We know exactly what a threat they are - they're probably one of the most underrated sides in the Premiership – and when they hit a run of form they can be a very dangerous side.''
Bath returned to winning ways with a 43-24 win at London Irish on Saturday night and Ford added: "(We) really got back on track on Saturday against London Irish, and we'll be looking to take that momentum into the game on Friday.
"We worked smartly to break them down and when we did, we could release the backs, who are in flying form at the moment. We took the sting out of the crowd and emotion of the occasion and then took our chances when we created them, earning ourselves a vital five points.
"The boys love playing in front of a big crowd on a Friday night and the atmosphere that comes with it, and with so much importance on this one, it would be great to have a packed house come kick-off as it feels like an extra man."
Tickets fior the Sale clash are available from the Bath Rugby Ticket Office with individual adult tickets starting at £24 and savings available for groups of five or more.
Phone 0844 448 1865, visit the ticket office on Pulteney Bridge or see bathrugby.com.


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HIGH Wycombe HC are a team in crisis at the moment.
They are on a downward spiral that has taken them to the foot of the South Hockey League Premier Division table and, perhaps more worryingly, sapped the players of all their confidence.
On Saturday they lost 6-0 at Purley to make it four defeats in a row after a promising start to the season, and Saturday's trip to league leaders Maidstone doesn't offer obvious signs of redemption.
Captain Gary Goodman said: "It's going to be tough, but the way I look at it is every game is tough at the moment because everyone is above us.
"We just have to keep plugging away and we'll get a win sooner rather than later.
"Whether it's this weekend or next weekend I don't know, but when we do it will be the platform for us to kick on."
At the moment though, it must appear to be a long way off.
They lost nearly ten players from last season's first and second teams as a result of players going to university, and those that have come in haven't found it easy.
Goodman said: "It's hard to replace good players. We had a draw and a win against two very good sides at the start of the season but the four games since then haven't gone well.
"We seem to go out all guns blazing and have spells where we tear teams apart, but as soon as something goes against us heads go down and confidence goes down.
"It's one step forward and two steps back."
Meanwhile, there wasn't much consolation from Wycombe 2s as they went down 5-2 to Ramgarhia despite goals from Ian Harman and Kern Sorzano.
Wycombe 3s did coped slightly better by holding Banbury to a 3-3 draw with Scott Anderson, Steve Ridley and Paul Thomas on target, but the winless streak continued down through the club with the fourth and fifth teams also losing.
Murad Vassib scored the consolation as Wycombe 4s were beaten 2-1 by South Bucks and Wycombe 5s were beaten by OMT by the same score.
The sixth team finally stopped the rot, thrashing Aylesbury 3-0 with goals from Harry Bennett, Stephen Cavanagh and Tim Price before Wycombe 7s matched them against Eastcote, Rich Johnson, Kevin O'Linn and Andy Wotherspoon their scorers on the day.
At junior level, Joe Daly, Matthew Hill and Owen Hunt helped the U16 B team to a 3-0 success over Reading while the U14s were even more prolific against Woking.
They won 4-0 thanks to Phil Lloyd, Josh Morgans, Cameron Ryall and Rourke Sefton-Minns.
The U14 B team lost 6-1 (Ryan Perera) to Southgate.