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PHILADELPHIA It was a special evening on Saturday for the University of Pennsylvania squash program. With the opportunity to honor and celebrate the people and tradition that make the Penn squash program great, around 375 former players, family and friends gathered in Ringe Courts for the 125th Jubilee dinner and program.
The evening began with a cocktail hour, directly after a thrilling 5-4 women's squash victory over Yale.
University President Dr. Amy Gutmann was in attendance during the gathering that filled Ringe and spoke enthusiastically, "that 33-percent of all the Penn squash players who are alive were in attendance", and complementing the teams on "succeeding academically and also on the T".
"It was wonderful that Dr. Gutmann was there," said Lesile Smith Jannetta, co-chair of the Dinner Committee. "She set the tone for the night."
Once the large crowd moved down the "hall of memories" to a festive venue, on each seat they found an evening playbill with remembrances written by five decades of players, as well as historical material including all the names of the 10 National and Ivy championship teams, 36 National Champions, and eight US Squash Hall of Famers.
Dinner Committee co-chair Palmer Page introducedand thanked the men's and women's Decades Captains before the introduction of special guests Howard Butcher IV, Shelia Molloy, and former coaches Demer Holleran and Craig Thorpe-Clark.
Wife of former squash coach Al Molloy, Mrs. Molloy was deeply moved as she was thanked for sharing her husband for more than 30 years. Mr. Butcher was asked to stand, and look around at the legacy of his family's gift, the building of Ringe Courts.
Current Head Coach Jack Wyant spoke about the successful years the men's and women's teams are currently in the midst of, having reversed four losses from last year to wins this year.
Highlighting the current season is the sweep of Princeton, with both the men's and women's teams beating the Tigers in the same year for the first time in Penn squash history.
After dinner, Senior Associate Director of Athletics Tony Vecchione welcomed all in attendance, leading into the introduction of the honorees for the evening.
Honorees included former men's player Brian Roberts W'81, Jessie Hill CW'76, David Slosburg W'74, former women's Coach Ann Wetzel CW'52, and former men's player Howard Coonley II C'66.
Brian Roberts spoke about the friendships that last a lifetime and how Coach Molloy taught him how to compete in life and Jon Foster taught him to have fun.
Jessie Hill spoke about how much she received from the game and how it began a lifelong passion. Later, playing with Coach Holleran's Penn teams for fun, Hill gained the opportunity to give back to Penn Squash.
Former player and coach, Ned Edwards spoke about David Slosburg,who like Hunter Lott, simply asks, "What is best for the young Pennsylvanians?"
Ned said, "We are lucky that David has brought the same joyful intensity and passion to helping Penn Squash as he has to his own squash game."
David observed that Penn is at the intersection of tradition and passion, and with the outpouring of support for the Jubilee event, the future is bright.
Coach Wetzel inspired the large crowd to support Penn. However, possibly the highlight of the night was Coach Wetzel's very humorous recalling of stories from the past, much to the amusement of those in attendance.
Howard Coonley, was honored with the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his mark on the sport and Penn for over 52 years.
Howard was a captain, and three-time letter winner in squash and tennis, along with being an intercollegiate singles champion. He has been president of his class for 38 of 47 years and has been the head of the Penn Squash Board since its inception almost 15 years ago. In his honor, Penn established the Coonley Bowl to recognize a student-athlete that exemplifies leadership and sportsmanship.
Coonley spoke about the legends of Lott and Molloy, and their influence on him at Penn and afterward.
Rounding out the evening Coonley said, "There is a real positive energy in the air and all of us, hopefully, just by being here, are choosing to be active participants in the next 125 years. I hope you will all stay in touch, stay involved, and hold on and enjoy the ride."


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Closed-head injuries are a type of traumatic brain injury in which the skull and dura mater remain intact. Closed-head injuries are the leading cause of death in children under 4 years old and the most common cause of physical disability and cognitive impairment in young people.[1][2] Overall, closed-head injuries and other forms of mild traumatic brain injury account for about 75% of the estimated 17 million brain injuries that occur annually in the United States.[3] Brain injuries such as closed-head injuries may result in lifelong physical, cognitive, or psychological impairment and, thus, are of utmost concern with regards to public health. [4]
Closed-head injuries are caused primarily by vehicular accidents, falls, acts of violence, and sports injuries.[4] Falls account for 35.2% of brain injuries in the United States, with rates highest for children ages 0–4 years and adults ages 75 years and older.[3] Head injuries are more common in men than women across every age group.[3] Boys aged 0–4 years have the highest rates of brain injury related hospital visits, hospitalizations, and deaths combined.[3] Multiple mild traumatic brain injuries sustained over a short period of time (hours to weeks), often seen with sports-related injuries, can result in major neurological or cognitive deficits or fatality.[5]
Blast-related traumatic brain injuries are often closed-head injuries and result from rapid changes in atmospheric pressure, objects dislodged by the blast hitting people, or people being thrown into motion by the blast [6] Blast-related injuries have shown a recent increase in occurrence with the return of veterans from Iraq such that traumatic brain injury has been coined the "signature injury" of Operation Iraqi Freedom [7]
Closed-head injuries can range from mild injuries to debilitating traumatic brain injuries and can lead to severe brain damage or death. Common closed-head injuries include:[8]
- Concussion – a head injury resulting in temporary dysfunction of normal brain function. Almost half of the total concussions reported each year are sports-related [8]
- Intracranial hematoma – a condition in which a blood vessel ruptures causing a pool of blood to form around the brain (subdural hematoma) or between the brain and the skull (epidural hematoma). Intracranial hematoma causes an increase in pressure on the brain and requires immediate medical attention.[8]
- cerebral contusion – a bruise to the brain tissue as a result of trauma. Contusions are local in nature, separating them from concussions.[8]
- diffuse axonal injury – an injury to the axon of the neuron. These injuries are frequently seen in car accidents and cause permanent damage to the brain. Severe diffuse axonal injuries often lead to comas or vegetative states.[8]
If symptoms of a head injury are seen after an accident, medical care is necessary to diagnose and treat the injury. Without medical attention, injuries can progress and cause further brain damage, disability, or death.[8]
Common symptomsEdit
Because the brain swelling that produces these symptoms is often a slow process, these symptoms may not surface for days to weeks after the injury.[8] Common symptoms of a closed-head injury include:
- headache
- dizziness
- nausea
- slurred speech
- vomiting
Severe Injury SymptomsEdit
Severe head injuries can lead to permanent vegetative states or death, therefore being able to recognize symptoms and get medical attention is very important. Symptoms of a severe closed-head injury include:
- coma
- seizures
- loss of consciousness
Secondary Symptoms Edit
Secondary symptoms are symptoms that surface during rehabilitation from the injury including social competence issues, depression, personality changes, cognitive disabilities, anxiety, and changes in sensory perception. More than 50% of patients who suffer from a traumatic brain injury will develop psychiatric disturbances.[9] Although precise rates of anxiety after brain injury are unknown, a 30-year follow-up study of 60 patients found 8.3% of patients developed a panic disorder, 1.7% developed an anxiety disorder, and 8.3% developed a specific phobia.[10] Patients recovering from a closed-head or traumatic brain injury often suffer from decreased self-esteem and depression. This effect is often attributed to difficulties re-entering society and frustration with the rehabilitation process. Patients who have suffered head injuries also show higher levels of unemployment, which can lead to the development of secondary symptoms.[11]
Glasgow Coma ScaleEdit
The Glasgow Coma Scale is commonly used to assess the severity of traumatic brain injuries, including closed-head injuries. The scale tests a patient's eye, verbal, and motor responses. The scale goes up to fifteen points; with fifteen being the most mild injury, less than eight being a severe brain injury, and three being a vegetative state.[12]
The ASCOT probability of survival encapsulates several of the variables measured in the Glasgow Coma Scale but also includes systolic blood pressure, respiration rates upon admission, and anatomic injuries. The ASCOT was found to be the most sensitive tool for determining severity of head injuries in children and is effective in predicting the outcome of injury.[1][13]
Mechanism BasedEdit
A mechanism-based TBI classification system divides traumatic brain injuries (TBI) into closed and penetrating head trauma; based on the way in which the person was injured.[14]
There are several different types of treatment available to those who have suffered a closed-head injury. The treatment type chosen can depend on several factors including the type and severity of injury as well as the effects that injury has on the patient.[15] The course of treatment differs for each patient and can include several types of treatment, depending on the patient's specific needs. Early treatment is vital to recovering lost motor function after an injury, but cognitive abilities can be recovered regardless of time past since injury.[16]
Pharmacotherapy is the utilization of drugs to treat an illness. There are several different drugs that have been used to alleviate symptoms experienced after a head injury including anti-depressants such as amitriptyline and sertraline. Use of these drugs has been associated with a decrease in depression and increased functioning in social and work environments.[15] An antidiuretic called Desmopressin Acetate (DDAVP) has also been shown to improve memory performance in patients[15] Recent studies have examined the preventative effects of progesterone on brain injuries. Phase III trials are currently being conducted at 17 medical centers across the United States. Preliminary results have shown a 50% reduction in mortality in those treated with progesterone and showed an improved functional outcome.[17] Overall, the efficacy of pharmacotherapuetic treatments is dependent on the treatment being used and the symptoms being targeted by the treatment.
Patient EducationEdit
Patient education has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to decrease secondary symptoms seen with closed-head injuries. Patient education often includes working with a therapist to review symptom management and learn about returning to regular activities.[15] Educational initiatives have also been shown to decrease the occurrence of PTSD in head-injury survivors.[15]
Cognitive RehabilitationEdit
Many patients with severe injuries need therapy to regain basic motor and cognitive skills. Cognitive rehabilitation aims to improve attention, memory function, and cognitive-processing speed. The type of rehabilitation used is tailored to the patient's clinical needs depending on the severity and type of injury sustained.[15]
Other types of rehabilitation focus on raising patient's self esteem by giving him tasks that can be successfully completed despite any cognitive changes as a result of the brain injury. This process can help decrease secondary symptoms such as feelings of worthlessness, depression, and social anxiety.[18] Some rehabilitation programs use team-building exercises and problem-solving activities to help the patients learn to work with their disabilities.[15]
Many closed-head injuries can be prevented by proper use of safety equipment during dangerous activities. Common safety features that can reduce the likelihood of experiencing a brain injury include helmets, hard hats, car seats, and safety belts. Another safety precaution that can decrease a person's risk for brain injury is not to drink and drive or allow oneself to be driven by a person who has been drinking or who is otherwise impaired.[19]
Helmets can be used to decrease closed-head injuries acquired during athletic activities, and are considered necessary for sports such as American "tackle" football, where frequent head impacts are a normal part of the game. However, recent studies have questioned the effectiveness of even American football helmets, where the assumed protection of helmets promotes far more head impacts, a behavior known as risk compensation. The net result seems to have been an increase, not decrease, in TBI.[20] The similar sports of Australian-rules football and rugby are always played helmetless, and see far fewer traumatic brain injuries. (See Australian rules football injuries.)
Bicycle helmets are perhaps the most promoted variety of helmet, based on the assumption that cycling without a helmet is a dangerous activity, with a large risk of serious brain injury. However, available data clearly shows that to be false. Cycling (with approximately 700 American fatalities per year from all medical causes) is a very minor source of fatal traumatic brain injury, whose American total is approximately 52,000 per year.[21] Similarly, bicycling causes only 3% of America's non-fatal TBI.[22]
Still, bicycle-helmet promotion campaigns are common, and many U.S jurisdictions have enacted mandatory bicycle-helmet laws for children. A few such jurisdictions, a few Canadian provinces, plus Australia and New Zealand mandate bicycle helmets even for adults. A bicycle-helmet educational campaign directed toward children claimed an increase in helmet use from 5.5% to 40.2% leading to a claimed decrease in bicycle-related head injuries by nearly 67%.[23] However, other sources have shown that bicycle-helmet promotion reduces cycling, often with no per-cyclist reduction in TBI.[24][25]
Estimates of bicycle-helmet use by American adults vary. One study found that only 25-30% of American adults wear helmets while riding bicycles,[26]despite decades of promotion and despite sport cyclists' adoption of helmets as part of their uniform. It would appear that the typical American adult correctly recognizes ordinary cycling as a very minor risk.
Following the commercial (as opposed to public-health) success of bicycle helmets, there have been successful attempts to promote the sale of ski helmets. Again, results have been less than impressive, with great increases in helmet use yielding no reduction in fatalities, and with most injury reduction confined to lacerations, contusions, and minor concussions, as opposed to more serious head injuries.[27]
There have been rare campaigns for motoring helmets.[28] Unfortunately, just as people greatly overestimate the TBI danger of bicycling, they greatly underestimate the risk of motoring, which remains the largest source of TBI in the developed world, despite the protective effects of seatbelts and airbags.
See alsoEdit
- Cerebral contusion
- Concussion
- Diffuse axonal injury
- Head injuries
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Penetrating head injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ibrahim, N., Ralston, J., Smith, C., & Margulies, S. (2010). Physiological and Pathological Responses to Head Rotations in Toddler Piglets. Journal of Neurotrauma, 1021-1035. DOI:10.1089/neu.2009.1212
- ↑ Cossa, F. M., & Fabiani, M. (1999). Attention in closed head injury: a critical review. [Review]. Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 20(3), 145-153.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Faul M, Xu L, Wald MM, Coronado VG. Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States: Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations and Deaths 2002–2006. Atlanta (GA): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control; 2010.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ragnarsson, K. T., Moses, L. G., Clarke, W. R., Daling, J. R., Garber, S. L., Gustafson, C. F., . . . Traumat, N. I. H. C. D. P. R. P. (1999). Rehabilitation of persons with traumatic brain injury. [Article]. Jama-Journal of the American Medical Association, 282(10), 974-983.
- ↑ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sports-related recurrent brain injuries—United States. MMWR 1997;46(10):224–227.
- ↑ Taber, K. H., Warden, D. L., & Hurley, R. A. (2006). Blast-related traumatic brain injury: What is known? [Article]. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 18(2), 141-145.
- ↑ Vasterling, J. J., Verraellie, M., & Sullivan, K. D. (2009). Mild traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder in returning veterans: Perspectives from cognitive neuroscience. [Review]. Clinical Psychology Review, 29(8), 674-684. DOI:10.1016/j.cpr.2009.08.004
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 http://www.allabouttbi.com/symptoms.htm
- ↑ Rao, V., & Lyketsos, C. G. (2003). Psychiatric aspects of traumatic brain injury: new solutions to an old problem. [Editorial Material]. International Review of Psychiatry, 15(4), 299-301. DOI:10.1080/09540260310001606674
- ↑ Koponen, S., Taiminen, T., Portin, R., Himanen, L., Isoniemi, H., Heinonen, H., . . . Tenovuo, I. (2002). Axis I and II psychiatric disorders after traumatic brain injury: A 30-year follow-up study. [Article]. American Journal of Psychiatry, 159(8), 1315-1321.
- ↑ Kissinger, D. B. (2008). Traumatic brain injury and employment outcomes: Integration of the working alliance model. [Review]. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, 31(3), 309-317.
- ↑ Morrow, S. E., & Pearson, M. (2010). Management Strategies for Severe Closed Head Injuries in Children. [Article]. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 19(4), 279-285. DOI:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2010.07.001
- ↑ GOTSCHALL, C., PAPERO, P., SNYDER, H., JOHNSON, D., SACCO, W., & EICHELBERGER, M. (1995). COMPARISON OF 3 MEASURES OF INJURY SEVERITY IN CHILDREN WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. Journal of Neurotrauma, 611-619.
- ↑ Maas AI, Stocchetti N, Bullock R (August 2008). Moderate and severe traumatic brain injury in adults. Lancet Neurology 7 (8): 728–41.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 Comper, P., Bisschop, S., Carnide, N., & Tricco, A. (2005). A systematic review of treatments for mild traumatic brain injury. Brain Injury, 863-880. DOI:10.1080/02699050400025042
- ↑ Interview with Dr. Anthony Stringer, Emory University, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
- ↑ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100219204407.htm
- ↑ http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2004/WHO_DAR_01.9_eng.pdf
- ↑ http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000028.htm
- ↑ includeonly>"Is It Time to Retire the Football Helmet?", The Wall Street Journal, 11 November 2009.
- ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/statistics.html
- ↑ http://www.braininjury.com/injured.shtml
- ↑ Sandel, M. E., Bell, K. R., & Michaud, L. J. (1998). Brain injury rehabilitation. 1. Traumatic brain injury: Prevention, pathophysiology, and outcome prediction. [Article]. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 79(3), S3-S9.
- ↑ http://www.cyclehelmets.org/1041.html
- ↑ Robinson, D.L., Head Injuries & Bicycle Helmet Laws, 1996, Accident Analysis Prevention, vol 28, pp. 463 - 475
- ↑ Rosenkranz, K. A., & Sheridan, R. L. (2003). Trauma to adult bicyclists: a growing problem in the urban environment. [Article]. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 34(11), 825-829.
- ↑ http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/press/facts-ski-snbd-safety.asp
- ↑ http://casr.adelaide.edu.au/developments/headband/
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Is It Healthy: Sushi?by Toby Amidor in Is It Healthy?, April 27, 2012
My husband and I make a weekly sushi lunch date. It's quick and easy to do in the middle of a busy work day and sushi is made with fish, veggies and rice, so it's a healthy choice . . . or is it?
Sushi can be a balanced meal with fish, veggies and steamed rice. Opt for fatty fish like salmon and tuna and get your daily dose of omega-3 fats or choose lean white fish or low-calorie shellfish like shrimp or scallops. Veggies like cucumbers and carrots are low in calories and avocado adds heart healthy monounsaturated fat. Many places now serve brown rice in their sushi rolls instead of white for an extra boost of fiber.
You'll also get a healthy dose of sea vegetables like nori in sushi rolls and wakame in miso soup. These low-calorie veggies are packed with minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and iodine along with vitamins like E, C, A and various B's.
Deep-fried vegetables in the form of tempura—whether as an appetizer or in a roll—can bust your waistline. As can ordering numerous sushi rolls — all that rice can really add up. Some restaurants pack in as much as 1 cup of rice into a 6-piece roll, that's over 200 calories alone! Add to that cream cheese, fried tempura or mayo-based sauces and the calories can double in a flash. And most people order more than one roll . . .
Don't forget about the sodium overload. One tablespoon of soy sauce has over 1,000 milligrams of sodium — that's close to 44% of your daily recommended maximum.
Then there's the issue of raw fish which can carry parasites and bacteria. If sashimi-grade fish is purchased and the fish is properly frozen, the fish should be parasite-free (they're easily killed at very cold temperatures). Bacteria are another story; they can easily thrive on raw fish, which can lead to food poisoning (and its telltale symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps). This is the reason I steer clear of ordering it; I prefer vegetable rolls instead.
The last issue is the mercury found in fish. Regular sushi eaters can be at risk for mercury toxicity as suspected in Entourage star Jeremy Piven, who reportedly ate sushi regularly 1-2 times a day. Avoiding too much mercury is especially important for women of childbearing age, pregnant and lactating women and children as it can cause neurological damage. The FDA recommends these folks eat a maximum of 12-ounces of fish per week.
The Verdict?
Sushi can be a healthy choice if you're conscious of what you order. Avoid fried dishes, high-calorie fillings, and switch to low-sodium soy sauce. Start by ordering 1 or 2 rolls, edamame, miso soup or other healthier options. You can always add on more food if you're still hungry.
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Doug Reinhardt owns Hollywood now, Amanda Bynes
After only dating for a few weeks, Doug Reinhardt is already using his new-found Paris Power to make Amanda Bynes' life a living hell. And by living hell I mean getting her barred from nightclubs. Page Six reports:
Starlet Amanda Bynes was refused entry to LA's Club H'Wood the other night, causing some celebrity blogs to dub her "desperate" and "clamoring" to get in. What they didn't note was that reality star/doorman Frankie Delgado was out front and "wouldn't let Amanda in because his best pal Doug Reinhardt [Bynes' ex and Paris Hilton's current beau] was inside," said our source.
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Dating Paris Hilton? One charred penis.
Settling a petty score with Amanda Bynes? Priceless.
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If you come to DC, you must go to Georgetown, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Washington DC.
Founded in 1751, the city of Georgetown was a major port and commercial center during colonial times because of its prime location along the Potomac River waterfront. Today, Georgetown is a vibrant community with high-end shops, bars, and restaurants.
How to go to Georgetown?
There is no Metro station in Georgetown, the closet metro stations will be Foggy Bottom-GWU, and Dupont Circle. You can also ride the DC circulator bus.
– Canal Square Building, 1054 31st Street, NW, former home of the Tabulating Machine Company
– The Old Stone House, built in 1765, located on M Street is the oldest house in Washington, DC
– Tudor Place and Dumbarton Court
– The Oak Hill Cemetery, a gift of William Wilson Corcoran whose Gothic chapel was designed by James Renwick, is the resting place of Abraham Lincoln's son Willie
– Healy Hall on Georgetown's campus, built in Romanesque style
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – What was shaping up to be a miracle comeback for the Saint Leo men's basketball team ran out of gas as the Lions dropped a 61-57 overtime decision to Eckerd College in Sunshine State Conference basketball action on Wednesday night from the McArthur Center.
As the second half wound down, it did not look as if the Lions (12-4, 5-2 SSC) would be pushing toward their fourth consecutive overtime game as they were staring at a 10 point deficit with three minutes to play. At that point, the host Tritons (10-4, 4-3 SSC) went completely cold from the field and the free throw line, going scoreless for the remainder of the period. Saint Leo would rally with the biggest shot coming from Marcus Ruh whose leaning three point shot hit true to tie the game with 41 seconds left.
Saint Leo took a brief overtime lead, but a bucket and foul by Darrien Mack would put Eckerd up by three, a gap that the Lions could not overcome.
After being held scoreless in the first half, Ruh stormed back in the second and the extra session to score a team-leading 14 points. A basket behind him was Jerrel Harris and Chim Kadima who both scored 12 points. Kadima came off the bench to shoot 6-for-9 from the field to help keep the Lions in the game.
Mack led the victorious Tritons with a game-high 22 points and was one of three EC players in double figures.
The Lions look to rebound when they return home to face the SSC's top team in No. 17 Rollins College on Saturday. Tipoff is slated for 4:00 p.m.
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Mayor Bloomberg said it in his speech: "this is the Oscars of the East Coast." Tom Ford said "There's more fashion here than at the Oscars." They were both talking, of course, about last night's Met Gala, which raises an enormous amount of money for the museum's Costume Institute (most of its annual operating budget, according to a spokesperson), works as highly effective advertising for all the fashion houses that participate, and, this time, also provided an unprecedented launch pad for a new brand. And you thought it was just a party. Hah.
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CHANDIGARH: A 12-year-old girl student of a government school in Sector 23 was allegedly waylaid and raped at knife-point by a middle-aged man, suspected to be a drug addict, at Children Traffic Park in Sector 23 on August 15. The incident took place hardly 2 km from the Parade Ground where an Independence Day function was being held.
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Everyday Mission Roundtable | April 2013
Missio Dei Church Memphis
Friday, April 12, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
What are Roundtables?
Roundtables are one-day events that bring a small group of leaders together for conversations about Jesus and His gospel as it pertains to church ministries for the church to carry out it's mission. They are intended to teach and create conversation that lead to immediate change in the church because of the truth of the gospel.
Roundtables are not meant to simply give you information but equip you for immediate application in how you lead in the church. We are excited to welcome some amazing leaders this year, and we hope you can join us. We will have 4 Roundtables which will always be on Friday from 9am-3pm and will cost $30 and will include a light breakfast and a lunch. For Porterbrook Memphis Students, the cost is only $15. Hope you can join us for a great time of gospel-centered learning.
Friday, April 12 from 9am to 3pm, Missio Dei Church is hosting a Roundtable for Church Planters, Pastors, and Leaders. We are welcoming Pastor Leonce Crump, who planted Renovation Church in Altanta, GA. He will be sharing how Jesus commands us to lead our people to live on mission in everyday life. This is not a roundtable that you want to miss.
Topics of the Roundtable
- Living mission in everyday
- Depending on the Spirit for mission in everyday life
- Connecting prayer and mission
- Modeling mission in everyday life
- Leading your church to mission in everyday life
About Leonce
Leonce Crump II is the Lead Pastor of Renovation Church, a church committed to serving the city of Atlanta by loving people just as Jesus did. "If we wanted to plant a service, we could do that. But the city would stay exactly the way it is." Renovation is a church that aims to share the gospel to help beautify Atlanta by glorifying the Lord.
Leonce has been in ordained ministry for 9 years, is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and holds Masters Degrees in Criminal Justice, with a focus on Case Law (University of Tennessee), Missional Leadership (Resurgence Theological Training Center), and is currently finishing his Masters of Divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary. A prodigious reader and engaging speaker, Leonce regularly speaks and preaches across the country at conferences and churches of all denominations.
Leonce and his wife Breanna have lived in the Grant Park community of Atlanta for nearly 3 years, and have two daughters. He enjoys boxing, MMA, studying theology, history, leadership, church structure and poetry. He likes soul music like Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, and Jimi Hendrix (the blues albums), working out, watching football, UFC, and rugby, playing with his daughters, hanging with the homeless dudes outside his loft and going to art shows.
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Two-Colored Squash Loaf Cake
Two types of squash give this sweet snacking cake incredible moistness and distinctive flavor; pistachios and fennel seeds offer more flavor and contrasting texture.
- Servings: 12
Source: Martha Stewart Living, March 2001
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 medium yellow squashes (about 12 ounces)
- 2 medium green zucchini (about 12 ounces)
- 1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Generously butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Sprinkle with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
Coarsely grate squash and zucchini on the large holes of a box grater onto a large piece of cheesecloth; gather edges and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Spread the pistachios in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until fragrant and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until combined after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture, and beat until just combined. Use a flexible spatula to fold in the squash, pistachios, and fennel seeds. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Continue baking until loaf is golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes before unmolding onto rack to cool completely.


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The skies brightened just in time for Bridgewater State University to hold its first-ever split convocation ceremony.
More than 750 undergraduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences were honored during the morning ceremony; the afternoon added nearly 650 graduates from the Ricciardi College of Business, the College of Education and Allied Studies, and the Bartlett College of Science & Mathematics.
For many students, it was hard to believe the big day had finally arrived.
"It feels unreal, all the hard work is paying off," said graduating senior Melissa Oquendo. "I feel very accomplished and glad to be part of this big community."
The Boston resident and sociology major took part in the first half of BSU's 173rd spring commencement convocation. Thousands of family and friends of the graduates attended the ceremonies, held beneath a tent on the Boyden Quadrangle.
For many, convocation marked the end of a journey. Timothy Dorr of Walpole, who received a bachelor's in psychology, said he was happy to begin a new chapter in his life.
"It feels very good, a long time coming," he said.
President Dana Mohler-Faria in his remarks talked about that journey and the work that lies ahead for each.
"It doesn't matter where you came from, who your parents were, what the color of your skin is, how old you are, your sexual orientation, your political beliefs, it does not matter." he said. "What matters is that you are here, with us and you have been mentored, taught and guided by our faculty, and you have learned that no matter what our differences, no matter what your station in life, that you have a common cause. That cause is to advance humanity."
The President also singled out a program between BSU and The Home for Little Wanders that allows young people aging out of the foster care system to attend Bridgewater. Created with The Home's President and CEO Joan Wallace-Benjamin, who is also a BSU trustee, the program saw its first five graduates receive their diplomas during the morning ceremony. The program was an example of what it means to be part of something bigger, the president said.
"Focus your life on what matters because that care and concern will make all the difference not only in their lives but in your life. I thank you for what you have contributed to us," he said.
Dr. Howard London, provost and vice president of academic affairs, who will retire in June after a lengthy career at Bridgewater, delivered a speech where he reflected on his time at the institution and told graduates that it was now their time to sit at the head of the table. That place of distinction comes with benefits and responsibilities, he said. In concluding, he bid his farewell.
"Thank you for the honor of having served you," he said. "It was how I chose to live my life and it has indeed been an honor."
More than one speaker celebrated the meteorological good fortune the day brought, with the heavy rains ending in the hours before the morning ceremony began.
"The rain stopped, it's all good, just for you," said Trustee Chairman Louis M. Ricciardi, '81. He told graduates at the first ceremony about the importance of contributing to one's community.
"I ask you to consider the impact of one life, your life and how and what that impact can have on the lives of the communities in which you exist, and consider all those who have had an impact on your life as you celebrate your significant accomplishment today."
In the afternoon, Mr. Ricciardi espoused the virtues of a liberal arts education, and concluded by telling the members of the class of 2014: "We encourage you to be lifelong learners… Consider your bachelor's degree you first step."
Hannah Taverna of Hull earned her bachelor's degree in social work, and was the morning ceremony's student speaker. Her talk detailed a global perspective on giving back.
"We recognize our connectedness not only to our communities, but to even the most rural villages across the globe," she said. "We are, and always will be, forever leaving our mark, creating new paths and embarking on new journeys. Once again, I would like to say congratulations to all of us on the accomplishment of a journey, and to the beginning of a new one."
The afternoon speaker, Deborah Shaw, a health studies major and Mansfield native who now lives in Rumford, R.I., charged her classmates with an important task.
"We are a great generation of individuals," she said. "Now is our time and we will make a difference."
Distinguished Service Awards were presented to Cheryl Opper, founder and executive director of the Brockton-based School on Wheels of Massachusetts, which has helped educate more than 1,700 students of homeless families; and June Saba, '94, G '04, executive director of learning and teaching PreK-5 in Brockton, who worked with BSU to create the Footbridge Program, where university students work with elementary school children from the Huntington Elementary School.
The service of these two women personified many of the messages graduates heard on this day of convocation. It was a note sounded again by President Mohler-Faria, who concluded his address during the afternoon ceremony with the words: "Make your life a life with true meaning."
View the morning ceremony or the afternoon ceremony (courtesy of TVS).
(Story by student Caitlin Seddon with additional material by John Winters, G '11; photos by students Kerri Spero, Steve Rowell, Erin O'Leary and Michelle Jennette, University News)


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Except in Asia quite often 25 could still look like 15.
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At least that means one could actually outsmart the cops… like hijacking another person's computer in your stead.
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Would very much wants Ishihara done with by the time this drama ends, but at the same time wouldn't want China to win… Great dilemma, this is.
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It'll be a great relief to the world if this whole drama would have the Chinese destroy everything Japanese and (mistakenly) non-Japanese in China, cause astronomical mistrust among all foreign investors and significantly increasing investment risk in the country, causing all FDI to stop, causing its economy to crumble, and causing the country to completely crumble. Beautiful. Go on.
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No matter the crowd, a rock 'n' roll playlist is guaranteed to offer a good time with lots of singing-along at a party.
No matter the crowd, a rock 'n' roll playlist is guaranteed to offer a good time with lots of singing-along at a party.
We've rounded up some of our favorite rock songs to play at parties. No matter the occasion, you can sit around a table singing or dance along. So, in no particular order...
Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Rock n' Roll's sexiest anthem to sing at parties everywhere tops our list as it does many others.
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Even if you're not an 80s baby you'll know the words to this one. It's ALWAYS on our party playlists.
Walk This Way - Aerosmith and Run D.M.C
Rock and hip hop collide in this party favorite.
Panama - Van Halen
Everyone knows this song! Whether you're a die hard Van Halen fan or it's just thanks to its recent appearance in the comedy Superbad that has you singing along, sing loud!
All The Small Things - Blink-182
Perhaps their most recognizable song to date, this tune is always on our playlists thanks to how fun and catchy it is.
Pump It Up - Elvis Costello
We especially love the remix of this rock n' roll party song - perfect for singing and dancing along to.
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Slow dance with your favorite to this classic tune by Eric Clapton that we hear at everything from weddings to sweet 16s.
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Funky, fun and a classic party sing-along since it's release in 1976.
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Another catchy tune that's even easier to dance along to, Brown Eyed Girl is a must play.
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns 'N' Roses
Nothing gets my family on the dance floor quicker than this ballad by Guns 'N' Roses - bet that's true for yours, too.
Love Shack - B52s
A mix of pop and rock, this fun tune even gets grandma on the dance floor.
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
After everyone has gotten a few drinks in the dance floor will overflow with guests wanting to enjoy this party favorite.
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
Classic 80s rifts, sexy lyrics and a great beat - a rock 'n' roll party playlist requires not much else!
Fight For Your Right (To Party) - Beastie Boys
Any party crowd can appreciate this obvious party playlist topper.
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
The perfect mix of country and rock, we love Lynyrd Skynyrd's hometown anthem at our parties.
Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Blending together rock n' roll and a whole lot of soul, this song is a good one for summer parties in particular.
Twist And Shout - Beatles
No party playlist is complete without some Beatles! Maybe it's our love of Ferris Bueller, but this song is always played at our parties.
Piano Man - Billy Joel
We're big Billy fans so we'll listen to quite a few of his songs at a celebration, but this one makes the top 20 thanks to the fact that there's always one drunk guy or girl who makes the request and sings front and center in the dance floor - and the rest of the crowd joins in.
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"Texture is big for fall," Miss Pop told us. Take metallic paint and add a mattifier on top, she suggested. "And glitter's also a really easy texture you can use. Mixing glitter with a matte coat really shows the grit in the glitter." Other options? Hit up your local craft stores for little studs and other embellishments to add to your mani.
Adding to texture is a lace effect. For Emerson's fall 2013 show, Miss Pop created a net look using dots and a diagonal grid. Use a striper and a dotter to make your design ("It's easy!" she promised us). If your hands perhaps aren't as steady as Miss Pop's, you can always use actual lace held in place with a top coat or stickers. But the key part of the look is to have your natural nail color peek through.
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Whyteleafe proved far too strong for Holmesdale in the Kent League Premier Division running out 5-0 winners at Oakley Road.
The Leafe's biggest win of the season so far keeps them third in the table and maintains the pressure on Erith Town and Erith & Belvedere above them.
Leafe were on top throughout this encounter against their struggling hosts and it was only a first class performance from Holmesale keeper Colin Barnes that kept the score respectable.
However, Holmesdale did start brightly and had a chance to take an early lead - Lane Ameru sent Rikki Cable clear but as ae rounded keeper Dave Wilkinson, Lou Clarke got back to block his shot on the line.
Leafe then stepped to the plate and took the lead when Jerson Dos Santos found Getro Kilapi in the box and he fired past Barnes.
The visitors continued to dominate and it was no surprise when they extended their lead in the 31st minute - Sam Robbins rising above the defence to head home a Ryan Maxwell free kick.
Bentley Graham shot wide two minutes later from another Maxwell free kick, before in the 35th minute, Paul Scott found Dos Santos in the box and he scored Leafe's third from close range.
Before the break, Dos Santos missed an open goal, Michael Abnett's 41st minute effort was well blocked by Ameru and the same defender denied Scott on the line.
Holmesdale made some changes at the break but it made little difference and only Barnes' agility denied Leafe's Dos Santos and Kilapi further goals.
With the game safe, Leafe changed personnel but still looked the more likely to score.
Graham was sent clear in the 80th minute and rounded Barnes before slotting home Leafe's fourth.
The final goal came in the 86th minute - Abnett was brought down in the box and Scott eventually scored from the spot.
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Religious leaders rally for freedom to marry at Minnesota capitol
Postedon Feb 17, 2010 at 11:57 am
Clergy of various faiths and community members gathered at the state capitol Thursday in an effort to push for marriage equality. OutFront Minnesota organized the event called "I Do Support Love Freedom to Marry Day Rally."
Freedom to Marry Week: Bringing It Home
Postedon Feb 15, 2010 at 01:28 pm
Guest blogger Marc Solomon, Marriage Director of Equality California and former Executive Director of MassEquality, reflects on 2009: "Once again it's been a year of exalting ups and difficult downs, but having worked on the freedom to marry pretty much non-stop since 2001, I am very optimistic about the course ahead." He shares his reflections on both California and the nation, both for last year and the year ahead. "In my many years of working on this issue, I can tell you that the most effective way to move people our way is to share our stories."
Video: PA State Senator Daylin Leach speaks on the Freedom to Marry
Postedon Feb 15, 2010 at 11:27 am
Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach, a Freedom to Marry Voice for Equality, speaks in the Capitol building in Harrisburg on his bill, SB 935 that, if passed would honor the marriages of gay couples in Pennsylvania.
Corrected San Diego Address for Equality California Canvass Tomorrow
Postedon Feb 12, 2010 at 06:59 pm
Equality California
February 9, 2010
Equality California will host canvasses across the state in celebration of Freedom to Marry Week (February 8-14). As part of the weekend outreach efforts, same-sex couples will be joining EQCA volunteers and staff to discuss the freedom to marry with local community members. Enclosed is a list of the statewide canvasses. Note corrected San Diego address for Saturday, February 13. [Link]
Saturday, February 13
Fresno: 1055 N. Van Ness Ave., Ste. C
11 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Los Angeles: Holy Faith Episcopal Church, 260 N. Locust St., Inglewood
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Riverside: 1410 3rd St., Suite #7
12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
San Francisco: 2370 Market St. 2nd Floor
12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bloggers are encouraged to come to this canvass. Visit www.eqca.org/bloggercanvass for more information.
Sacramento: 1722 J Street, second floor, Ste 9
Second Saturday Art Walk between 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
San Diego: 4379 30th Street, San Diego CA 92104
12 p.m. -5 p.m.
Sunday, February 14
Orange County: 1601 South Grand Ave, Suite F, Santa Ana
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Proponents rally in support of Freedom to Marry bill for Pennsylvania
Postedon Feb 09, 2010 at 09:51 am
February 9, 2010
Proponents of the freedom to marry gathered on the steps of the PA Capitol rotunda Monday and chanted, "Pennsylvania can't you see -- what equality means to me." They were supporters of Senate Bill 935, by Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery, which would honor the marriages of gay couples. Leach said laws outlawing marriage equality are "the last bastion of society-sanctioned discrimination." [Link]
Equality Maryland: Lobby Day Re-Scheduled to Monday, February 22nd
Postedon Feb 08, 2010 at 01:28 pm
February 7, 2010
Due to the record-breaking snowfall, there are concerns about the safety of supporters and possible parking and accessibility challenges. Therefore Equality Maryland lobby day has been rer-scheduled for Monday, February 22nd. All other details remain the same as in our original post. [Link]
Marriage Equality USA: Events taking place during National Freedom to Marry Month
Postedon Feb 08, 2010 at 12:01 pm
February 6, 2010
A listing of official Marriage Equality USA events, or events authorized by Marriage Equality USA Chapters or member organizations, taking place in various California locations. [Link]
Voice for Equality, Dr. John Corvino's upcoming speaking engagements
Postedon Feb 03, 2010 at 01:30 pm
February 3, 2010
Upcoming appearance dates for Freedom to Marry Voice for Equality, Dr. John Corvino:
Feb. 4: Otterbein College, "Born or Made-and What's the Difference?"
Mar. 2: Missouri State University (Springfield), Debate with Glenn Stanton on the Existence of God
Mar. 4: DePauw University (IN), Homosexuality/Morality talk
Mar. 5: University of Lethbridge (AB, Canada), Homosexuality/Morality talk
Mar. 9: St. Olaf College (MN), Marriage Debate with Glenn Stanton
Mar. 30: Millersville University (PA), Marriage Debate with Glenn Stanton
Mar. 31: University of Detroit-Mercy, Marriage Debate with Jeffrey Ventrella
Apr. 6: Drake University (IA), Homosexuality/Morality talk
Apr. 8: NE Pennsylvania Diversity Education Consortium (Wilkes-Barre), Workshop
Apr. 9: Delaware County Community College (PA), Homosexuality/Morality talk
Apr. 20: Wright State University (OH), Homosexuality/Morality talk
Countdown to Freedom to Marry Week 2010
Postedon Feb 02, 2010 at 03:20 pm
Continue the Fight
February 2, 2010, New York, NY(New York, February 2, 2010)— With the 13th annual Freedom to Marry Week, February 8-14th, just 6 days away, the number of events scheduled across the country continues to grow.
"Every year, right around President Lincoln's birthday and Valentine's Day, symbolizing equality and love, supporters of the freedom to marry take action and promote conversations about why marriage matters to American families, gay and non-gay alike," said Evan Wolfson, Executive Director of Freedom to Marry and author of Why Marriage Matters: America, Equality and Gay People's Right to Marry. "This year, Freedom to Marry's partner organizations across the country - from Rhode Island to Washington state - are organizing Freedom to Marry Week rallies, house parties, film screenings, and lobby days. At Freedom to Marry, we will unveil an updated website and new social-media tools to serve the marriage movement and help build a majority for marriage nationwide."
Freedom to Marry Week events across the country will include:
The True Stories Project: Screenings of Inlaws and Outlaws across Washington, February 5-14, 2010
Freedom to Marry Pennsylvania: March and Rally at the Statehouse in Harrisburg on February 8, 2010
Equality Maryland: Lobby Day in Annapolis on February 9, 2010
One Iowa: Lobby Day at the Capitol in Des Moines on February 10, 2010
Marriage Equality Rhode Island: Rally for Marriage Equality in Providence on February 10, 2010
Outfront Minnesota: Freedom to Marry Rally in Saint Paul on February 11, 2010
Equality March Texas and Queer Liberaction: Freedom to Marry Rally in Dallas on February 12, 2010
Lambda Legal: 9th Annual Freedom to Marry Reception in Chicago on February 18, 2010
For more event listings and to learn more about Freedom to Marry Week, visit: http://www.freedomtomarry.org/get_involved/freedom_to_marry_week_2010.php
Sean Eldridge
Director of Communications, Freedom to Marry firstname.lastname@example.com Freedom to Marry is the gay and non-gay partnership working to win marriage equality nationwide. Launched in 2003, Freedom to Marry is headed by Evan Wolfson, nationally recognized as a central "architect of the marriage equality movement." Freedom to Marry guides and focuses this social justice movement on a nationwide level, serving as a strategy and support center for national, state, and local partners, a catalyst that drives and shapes the national debate on marriage equality, and an alliance-builder fostering support from non-gay allies.
Freedom to Marry Week Screenings of "Inlaws & Outlaws"
Postedon Feb 01, 2010 at 10:22 am
January 20, 2010
The True Stories Project has donated several screenings of Inlaws & Outlaws to allied organizations in support of Freedom to Marry Week - from Friday February 5th through Monday February 15th, 2010. For details on hosting your own screening, volunteering and a list of scheduled screenings, click here. [Link] See film trailer below:


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Grown men (mostly) dressed up as Lando Calrissian
Lando Calrissian is easily the most underrated character in Star Wars. How has Anthony Daniels parleyed his prissy C-3PO into a multi-million dollar career while Billy Dee Williams--whose character was a hundred times more intriguing--is doing well to get an invite to Winnipeg for the Central Canada Comic Con? (Oh right, I forgot: Daniels will do anything.)
Here for your viewing pleasure is a collection of photos of grown men (or mostly) dressing up as Lando Calrissian for uncertain purposes. Personally I think dress-up parties--sorry, cosplay gatherings--are mildly insane, but if you've got to do it, consider Lando. Instructions for the costume are right here.
It would be easy to make fun of this guy, but I'm not going to. There's something kind of awesome about him.
It would be easy to make fun of this guy, but I'm slightly afraid of him.
Not sure a Wookie could get his hands around this Lando's neck.
A female, and notably untidy, Lando. By re-posting this photo I may have just blown the internet's mind.
Well he does kind of look like him.
Great costume, great attitude, and he's even doing the pose. Our winner?
Hello, what have we here? Home One, this is Gold Leader.


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Home near Temescal Creek has flexible floor plan
Updated 4:21 pm, Thursday, December 26, 2013
Twice a week, The Chronicle features a local home on the market that caught our eye for its architecture, history or character. More photos: www.sfgate.com/columns/walkthrough.
Address: 242 Glenwood Glade, Oakland.
Asking price: $699,000.
Description: This three-bedroom traditional in the Fernwood neighborhood features a remodeled kitchen and two updated bathrooms. The flexible floor plan provides for the spacious family room to serve as a bedroom, and a partially covered deck rests behind the kitchen. The home is near transit stops and Montclair Village, and Temescal Creek trickles behind the home. A level garden provides a planting area, while the front yard includes an illuminated walkway with slate stones and multiple trees.
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Don't miss: The setting of the established neighborhood. Fernwood's tranquil setting includes a creek, mature trees and easy access to shopping and transportation.
Built: 1940,
Square feet: 1,735,
For more information: Gene Boomer, the Grubb Co., (510) 384-8834, email@example.com.
The Walk-Through is produced by Sentinel Media Services specifically for The San Francisco Chronicle. Send submissions to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Artwork: Yannis Dragasakis
Here we go. It may be the first days of the New Year, but we're still listening to our favorite albums, tracks, remixes and EPs of 2012. It was certainly an amazing year for us during which we started our radio show "OFF The Road", we shared with you some exclusive La.Ga.Sta. mixes by Duke Dumont, Beni, Pharao Black Magic, and we dropped our free 14-track "Late Summer Compilation 2012" with lots of fresh tunes, already downloaded by more than 20.000 vroomers! Many thanks for your support.
Today, La.Ga.Sta.'s pit stop crew finally bring you the Best of 2012 lists (albums, tracks, remixes, EPs, videos, and more). As usual, those lists are based on what we most frequently played on our car stereo. Check out the lists below in no particular order.
This is the 2012 sound of La.Ga.Sta. Vroom!
La.Ga.Sta.'s Top 20 Albums of 2012:
John Talabot – fIN
Chromatics – Kill For Love
Jessie Ware – Devotion
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Trouble
Poolside – Pacific Standard Time
Flume – Flume
Kindness – World, You Need a Change of Mind
Para One – Passion
Tame Impala – Lonerism
Grimes – Visions
Beach House – Bloom
Frank Ocean – Channel Orange
Hot Chip – In Our Heads
Lindstrøm – Smalhans
The xx – Coexist
Sébastien Tellier – My God Is Blue
Tomas Barfod – Salton Sea
Twin Shadow – Confess
Moullinex – Flora
Lauer – Phillips
La.Ga.Sta.'s Top 20 Tracks Of 2012:
Duke Dumont – The Giver
Todd Terje – Inspector Norse
Pachanga Boys – Time
Julio Bashmore: "Au Seve"
John Talabot: "So Will Be Now…" (feat. Pional)
Major Lazer: "Get Free" (feat. Amber Coffman)
Moon Boots: "Got Somebody"
Bicep: "Vision Of Love"
Baio: "Sunburn Modern"
Grimes: "Oblivion"
Paradis: "Hémisphère"
Flight Facilities: "Clair De Lune" (feat. Christine Hoberg)
Hot Natured & Ali Love: "Benediction"
Maxxi Soundsystem: "Regrets We Have No Use For" (feat. Name One)
Waze & Odyssey: "Love That Burns (Hot Enough)"
Jonas Rathsman: "Since I Don't Have You"
Isaac Tichauer: "Doing What I Got"
NSFW: "Let U Go"
Idjut Boys: "One For Kenny"
Chris Malinchak: "So Good To Me"
La.Ga.Sta.'s Best Top 20 Remixes of 2012:
Jessie Ware: "Running" [Disclosure Remix]
Joakim: "Nothing Gold" [Todd Terje Remix]
Lauer: "Trainman" [Tensnake "Franceman" Remix]
Alpine: "Hands" [Goldroom Remix]
Breakbot: "One Out Of Two" [Oliver Remix]
Kindness: "Gee Up" [Erol Alkan's Extended Rework]
Cameo Culture: "Parts Of You And I" [Slow Hands Remix]
Flight Facilities: "With You" feat. Grovesnor [David August Remix]
Chairlift: "I Belong In Your Arms" [John Talabot & Pional 6.15 AMix]
Philosophy of Sound: "Freedom, What For?" [A.N.D.Y. Remix]
Kraver: "Supermoon" [NSFW Remix]
Mario Basanov: "We Are Child Of Love" [The Mekanism Remix]
Ry & Frank Wiedemann: "Howling" [Âme Remix]
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs: "Tapes & Money" [Casino Times Remix]
Rolla Scape: "Love and Time" [Acid Washed Remix]
Trujillo: "You Keep Me" [Cosmic Kids Remix]
Canyons: "When I See You Again" [Duke Dumont Rain On Kilimanjaro Mix]
Stuck In The Sound: "Brother" [Yuksek Remix]
His Majesty Andre: "Hymn" [Mickey Remix]
Marcos Cabral: "Sweet & Sour" [Jeremy Glenn Remix]
La.Ga.Sta.'s Top 20 EPs of 2012:
Todd Terje – It's The Arps
Disclosure – The Face
Duke Dumont – For Club Play Only Pt.1
Bicep – Visions Of Love
Baio – Sunburn
Benoit & Sergio – New Ships
Rolla Scape – Remix EP
Mercury – Candlelight
Cameo Culture – Night Swimming
Cashmere Cat – Mirror Maru
Panama – It's Not Over
Plastic Plates – Things I Didn't Know I Loved
Softwar – This Time Around
Citizen – Room Service
Surahn – Surahn
Roosevelt – Sea
Gigamesh – All My Life
Ben Browning – Lover Motion
The Dead Rose Music Company – Four Songs
Tropics – Popup Cinema
La.Ga.Sta.'s Best Label of 2012
French Express
La.Ga.Sta.'s Best Edits of 2012
Only Children: "Falling"/"Whatever Makes U"
La.Ga.Sta.'s Best Cover of 2012:
Metronomy: "Corinne" [Benoit & Sergio Cover]
La.Ga.Sta.'s Best Tapes of 2012:
Zimmer Tapes
La.Ga.Sta.'s Best Compilation of 2012:
Future Classic DJs Compilation
La.Ga.Sta.'s Best Videos of 2012:
Major Lazer: "Get Free"
Directed by SoMe
M.I.A.: "Bad Girls"
Directed by Romain Gavras
The Aikiu: "Pieces Of Gold"
Directed by Panteros, Myd & Boston Bun


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WINTER PARK, Fla. - A total of 25 student-athletes have been named to the 2013 All-Sunshine State Conference Women's Soccer Team. Saint Leo's Arielle Kabangu took home three major awards as she was selected as the Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. Barry's Becca Rogers was named Defensive Player of the Year, while her coach Denise Brolly was named Coach of the Year.
Also named to the All-Conference Teams for Saint Leo were fellow freshmen Saffron Jordan, who made the Second Team, and Fabienne Schwenk as she qualified for Honorable Mention accolades.
A freshman from Ottawa, Canada, Kabangu led the SSC in scoring with 22 goals and 49 points. Her 22 goals were the most among Division II, while her 49 points ranked her second in the nation. Kabangu averaged a conference-best 3.06 points per game and 1.38 goals per game during the regular season. She was also third in the SSC with five game-winning goals.
Earning a spot on the All-SSC First Team with Kabangu (F) and Rogers (GK) were: forwards Cici Gonzalez (Tampa) and Lauren Manna (Barry); midfielders Mora Johnson (Rollins), Lavinia Nkomo (Barry) and Paxton Sickler (Rollins); defenders Ashley Harlan (Barry), Taylor Thigpen (Rollins) and Shannon Walisch (Tampa); and at-large selection Alyssa Abrahamsen (Florida Southern).
Picking up all-conference second team honors alongside Jordan were: forwards Malin Broberg (Nova Southeastern), Brenna McKee (Rollins) and Aubri Williamson (Florida Tech); midfielders Emma Jones (Rollins), and Tamara Vuckovich (Barry); defenders Azure Dorsey (Rollins), Emily Jones (Tampa) and Candice Shields (Tampa); goalkeepers Morgan Crescent (Eckerd) and Mary Spring (Rollins); and at-large selection Julia Kantor (Florida Tech).
Schwenk and Tampa forward Gabby Russo received honorable mention.
Voting for the All-SSC Women's Soccer Team was conducted among the league's women's soccer coaches.
2013 All-SSC Women's Soccer Team
F - Cici Gonzalez, Tampa (So.)
F - Arielle Kabangu, Saint Leo (Fr.)
F - Lauren Manna, Barry (Jr.)
M - Mora Johnson, Rollins (Fr.)
M - Lavinia Nkomo, Barry (So.)
M - Paxton Sickler, Rollins (Fr.)
D - Ashley Harlan, Barry (Jr.)
D - Taylor Thigpen, Rollins (Jr.)
D - Shannon Walisch, Tampa (Sr.)
GK - Becca Rogers, Barry (Jr.)
At-Large - Alyssa Abrahamsen, Florida Southern (Sr.)
Offensive Player of the Year - Arielle Kabangu, Saint Leo
Defensive Player of the Year - Becca Rogers, Barry
Freshman of the Year - Arielle Kabangu, Saint Leo
Coach of the Year - Denise Brolly, Barry
F - Malin Broberg, Nova Southeastern (Sr.)
F - Brenna McKee, Rollins (Jr.)
F - Aubri Williamson, Florida Tech (So.)
M - Emma Jones, Rollins (Jr,)
M - Saffron Jordan, Saint Leo (Fr.)
M - Tamara Vuckovich, Barry (So.)
D - Azure Dorsey, Rollins (Jr.)
D - Emily Jones, Tampa (Fr.)
D - Candice Shields, Tampa (Jr.)
GK - Morgan Crescent, Eckerd (Jr.)
GK - Mary Spring, Rollins (Jr.)
At-Large - Julia Kantor, Florida Tech (So.)
F - Gabby Russo, Tampa (Jr.)
F - Fabienne Schwenk, Saint Leo (Fr.)


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Editor's note: This market commentary is provided by the Dairy Division at FCStone/Downes-O'Neill in Chicago, Ill.
There was surprising buy side strength in Class III to close the week last week. An offer took a while to make its way into the spot market Friday, but it was the first action. It did not take long to get snatched up, and that sent futures prices upward quickly. Preceeding that, barrels were bid and then bid up toward an effort to keep the spread between blocks and barrels in line with historic standards. Friday brought it a penny closer to "normal".
Despite the significant strength front month futures showed to close the week, there was still a decline in the July-Dec pack on the week, as it closed at $18.21 vs. $18.31 a week earlier. While the weekly extended packs continue to slide slowly in a slight consolidation mode, the early month July contract broke out, closing at $20.27 vs. $20.04 a week earlier. While the nearby months gained big, the Nov 2011 through Dec 2012 contract all fell by as much as 26 cents. We are hearing mixed reports on the availability of cheese; some tell us they are able to buy loads under the board price, but others report a tightness of supply. This represents that a shift is under way toward softness, but it will take some time for it to be widespread.
Slaughter numbers released last Friday were perplexing. Slaughter was up 7.2% year over year for the Jan-May time frame, with the highest slaughter numbers in 14 years. Despite the strong slaughter, which must be due, in large part, to high beef prices and second to questionable margins, dairymen still added 59k cows Jan-May. This confirms the large number of replacement heifers that were out there and likely still are. We have also recently heard of more than one foreign buyer trying to locate large numbers of U.S. cows for export, but having a difficult time.
We look for Class III to open mixed.
Last Thursday night, corn prices were higher; about 12 cents in old crop and about 6-8 cents in new crop. By the time Friday morning markets opened up, weakness was prevalent. Most of the day last Friday was spent chopping around with a leaning toward the upside, but then late in the session pries got slammed yet again.
General market weakness with equities getting pressured again and showing signs of remaining weak going forward, U.S. dollar firmness and good growing weather overcame bullish grain prospects. The corn market has shifted to a sell the rally market and will unless the USDA shocks us.
We look for corn to open 5 to 7 cents lower; soybeans to open 5 to 8 lower.
Daily CME spot market prices:
Block cheese: $2.13 (unchanged)
Barrel cheese: $2.0775 (up 1 cent)
Butter: $2.06 (down 2 cents)
Grade A NFDM: $1.625 (down 1 cent)
These data and comments are provided for information purposes only and are not intended to be used for specific trading strategies. Commodity trading is risky and FCStone Group, Inc., International Assets Holding Corporation, and their affiliates assume no liability for the use of any information contained herein. Although all information is believed to be reliable, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and completeness. Past financial results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Any examples given are strictly hypothetical and no representation is being made that any person will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those examples. References to and discussions of exchange traded products are made solely on behalf of FCStone, LLC. References to and discussions of OTC products are made solely on behalf of INTL Hanley, LLC, and OTC products are only available to eligible counterparties.
Source: FCStone/Downes-O'Neill


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More: UCLA at San Jose State - Softball
Bruins' Season Ends With Loss to Washington
UCLA completes its season at 48-15.
UCLA's Rachel Garcia on win over Texas A&M: 'We were just a lot more fired up this game'
Hear from UCLA's Rachel Garcia after the Bruins 8-2 win to eliminated Texas A&M on Saturday. Garcia had a two-run home run in the 7th.
Bruins Knock Off Texas A&M, Advance at WCWS
UCLA had eight hits and six RBI from its 1-2-3 hitters.
UCLA's Kelly Innouye-Perez on obstruction play at home plate: 'There's so much at stake'
UCLA head coach Kelly Innouye-Perez talks about the controversial obstruction play at the plate against Texas A&M. The Bruins ended up topping the Aggies 8-2 to advance.
#5 Bruins Drop WCWS Opener to #13 LSU
The Bruins had eight hits, but left seven runners on base.
WCWS Highlights: Bruins can't complete comeback, drop to elimination bracket
Watch highlights from Game 2 of the NCAA Women's College World Series, where UCLA fell, 2-1, to LSU. Brianna Tautalafua's one-out groundout plated in Zoe Shaw for UCLA's lone run.


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 5/11/2012 (1751 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
WASHINGTON -- After billions of dollars, hours of debates and frantic last-minute pitches from the candidates, it's up to the voters Tuesday to decide whether to give U.S. President Barack Obama a second term or change course with Republican Mitt Romney.
Also at stake is control of Congress. Thirty-three Senate seats and all 435 House of Representatives seats are up this year, and while the House is expected to remain in Republican hands, Senate control hinges on a host of tight races.
Turnout will be one key to handicapping who's winning the White House and congressional battles, heading a long list of unknowns. Will the relentlessly negative campaign help or hurt? Did superstorm Sandy benefit the president? Did early voting give him a big advantage?
Once the polls close starting at 6 p.m. EST in Indiana and Kentucky, a number of early clues will signal whether Obama or Romney will get the 270 electoral votes needed to win. Polls on Monday continued to show the race a virtual tie nationally and in most of the 11 battleground states.
The first hints of how the night might go will come in four early poll-closing states: Virginia, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Indiana. Obama won all four in 2008.
Romney needs all four if he's to become the sixth person in 100 years to defeat a sitting president. Should he falter in even one, or the results become too close to call, this race won't be over quickly.
Obama, on the other hand, can score an important win early by taking Florida. Losing its 29 electoral votes would be a huge blow to Romney, who has pushed hard for the state's votes and began his last full campaign day Monday in Orlando.
"Tomorrow we begin a better tomorrow," Romney told about 1,000 supporters, stressing his closing argument that Obama bungled the economy and is too fierce a partisan to work with Republicans.
The president was in Madison, Wis., where he appeared with legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen.
"I stood with President Obama four years ago, and I'm proud to stand with him today," Springsteen said. Obama hugged the singer and reminded the crowd, "We've got more change to make."
Turnout was expected to be down somewhat from 2004 and 2008, according to models developed by the Gallup Organization. Voters "have not been quite as engaged" in the election, a Gallup analysis said, and many voters could be distracted by Sandy, whose impact is still being felt in parts of the Northeast.
As the night unfolds, here's how to watch the returns:
Most states are solidly for Obama or Romney, so 11 are likely to decide the race. All have polling places scheduled to close by 10 p.m. EST. All went for Obama last time, and he has to hold onto most of them to win again.
Hour by hour
6 p.m.: Virginia. Obama's 2008 victory was the first there by a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964. Romney needs its 13 electoral votes.
6:30 p.m.: Ohio, North Carolina. Romney needs Ohio and its 18 electoral votes; no Republican has won the White House without the state. North Carolina is another state Obama won in 2008, the first time a Democrat had taken it in decades, but Romney is counting on winning its 15 electoral votes. If not, he's probably in trouble.
7 p.m.: New Hampshire, Florida, Pennsylvania. If Obama wins Florida, Romney's chances would get shakier. But if Romney wins Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes, which Obama has regarded for months as his, the president should start worrying. The four electoral votes of New Hampshire -- Democratic in the last two elections -- matter if the race stays close.
8 p.m.: Wisconsin, Colorado, Michigan. A Romney win in Michigan -- a state Obama won last time by 16 percentage points -- would be another sign that the president is faltering. Wisconsin and Colorado are toss-ups.
9 p.m.: Iowa, Nevada. Nevada has been trending Democratic. A strong Latino turnout would be a signal that Obama is doing well. Iowa is another toss-up.
Turnout: Conventional wisdom says Democrats tend to dominate early voting, while Republicans do better on election day, so a big turnout could mean a big day for Romney.
Latino voting: Tuesday marks the culmination of four years of registering new voters in hopes of harnessing growing Latino clout and finally shattering the reputation that Latinos are apathetic voters who can be ignored. In 2008, 50 per cent of eligible Latino voters cast ballots, compared with 65 per cent of blacks and 66 per cent of whites, according to the Pew Hispanic Center.
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials estimates 12 million Latino voters will visit the polls in this year's election, which would be a 26 per cent increase from 2008. More than three million Latinos are expected to vote in their first presidential election. A big turnout could mean the difference in Colorado, Nevada and perhaps Arizona.
Long lines: Polls might stay open past closing time, delaying the vote count. But if lines are too long and people get discouraged, they might go home.
Hurricane Sandy: Will voters be more sympathetic to Obama in hard-hit states such as Pennsylvania or New Hampshire? Or blame the feds for being too slow to respond?
Romney plans to vote early Tuesday at a Belmont, Mass., polling place near his home. Obama voted last month. Once the results are in, the president plans to address a rally at Chicago's McCormick Place. Romney will host supporters at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
One of the night's most unpredictable cliffhangers involves control of the Senate.
Democrats now control 53 of the 100 seats, and they're defending 23 to the Republicans' 10. Close races in Virginia, Indiana and Massachusetts might offer early hints as to whether Republicans can achieve the net gain of four -- three, if Romney is elected -- to win control.
The next group of close races is farther west, notably in Wisconsin, Montana, Nevada and Arizona.
In the House, Democrats need a net gain of 25 for control, but independent analysts don't expect the party to gain more than 10.
In most areas, full election coverage begins at 5 p.m. on CNN and MSNBC, at 6 p.m. on ABC, Fox, CBS, NBC and Univision, and at 7 p.m. on PBS.
-- McClatchy Newspapers


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These are some of the best soaps around town, and the globe for that matter! Check out these ingredients. Using a blend of Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Fair Trade Virgin Unrefined Shea Butter and Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we have given Rayne, free reign to design and blend her own line of soaps. Given our wide variety of Certified Organic, Organic, Ethically Grown and Wild Crafted Essential Oils she has created some unique blends that we know you will enjoy. Keep an eye out for more coming soon!


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- Sensei Martin
So, in my previous post I said how wonderful FP37434 is (the replication stabilisation FP). Unfortunately, it did not solve our problem and we now have a large volume of content to reverse replicate (~50k nodes in /var/replication/outbox across all our publish servers).
We are currently facing 2 problems. When the RR agent polls, the publish server with FP37434 exhibits a huge native memory leak (approx 8GB of native memory is being claimed) causing a great deal of paging on the system.
When we batch this down to only 10 items in the outbox, we noticed that the author takes 30 minutes to process 10 nodes.
Adding extra logging (com.day.cq.replication.content.durbo) at DEBUG level shows that the Author is doing valid work for 30 minutes processing just 10 nodes from the outbox.
Read the complete post at this URL.


text: Published with a digital code that may no longer be redeemable from the publisher. Do not purchase with the expectation that the code is still valid. Pietro struggles with the aftermath of Stryker's attack on New York. The Scarlet Witch returns... with a warning. Who is really hiding in Egypt? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.


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The old Kingston post office which has been left empty by developers for at least 10 years could soon become a children's nursery.
A planning application has been submitted to change the Old Sorting Office in Eden Street into a children's play centre with a cafe.
Nick Wright from Hurricane Harry's Limited has also asked Kingston Council for new entrance doors and minor changes to the interior of the listed building.
The sorting office, owned by developer Hammerson, has been unused for more than 10 years, as plans to redevelop the eastern part of the town have stalled.
Peter Mason, of the campaign to bring the post office back into community use, said: "It is not quite what we campaigned for but it does bring it back into play and it is better than really I would think.
"We would like to support it more."
(The original plans from 2010) - which would have pedestrianised Eden Street, creating a new two-level shopping street, 250 new homes and a public square, car park and bus station.


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Black on White Estambul Rug
Nanimarquina was founded in Barcelona in 1987, with one clear idea: to design rugs. It's a simple statement, a transparent declaration of intent that Nanimarquina has made a reality by putting into practice values such as observation, innovative endeavor, communication, emotion and knowing how to modernize traditional craftsmanship. Most Nanimarquina designs have been internationally acclaimed and have been presented in museums such as MOMA in New York and Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Conscious of the profound differences between developed and developing countries, Nanimarquina has always been directly involved in promoting sustainable development. Nanimarquina helps boost the local economies of their manufacturing communities in India, Morocco, Pakistan and Spain, and participates in their progress by offering decent, salaried work opportunities to the inhabitants of those areas.
Nanimarquina is committed to using natural, renewable and recyclable resources, such as wool, jute, cotton and silk. Traditional production methods and the use of renewable energy help to maintain and improve natural resources for use by future generations.


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Despite having failed to stop let alone reverse the rising of the seas, Barack Obama has made Newsweek's newest ten best presidents list, which gives readers a top ten of the chief executives since 1900. Newsweek, whose list unsurprisingly is dominated by liberal Democrats, gave this justification for selecting Obama in a caption in a photo slide:
Picking a sitting president in a tally of the best is tricky – history hasn't had time to put things in a more sober context. But the historic election of America's first black president cannot be ignored. That a man whose ancestors included a slave could become the leader of a nation founded to some extent in slavery is as much an achievement for the country as it is a marker for Obama himself. Whether Obama stays or goes, his standing, as a fundamentally groundbreaking president will remain.
So, Obama deserves to be on the list simply because he's black?! Has affirmative action percolated into historical analysis? After all, such an honorable mention needs "a more sober context" with the passage of time to make an accurate and honest assessment. Historians often talk about "what could have been" if a former head of state had lived. You see this a lot with JFK, who is also on the list, and his 1000 daylong administration.
Of course, JFK steered the world away from nuclear disaster in October of 1962, proposed an across the board tax cut, and pushed our scientific community to engineer a mission to the moon. By contrast, Barack Obama's increased the national debt by $5 trillion, kept unemployment above 8 percent for over 40 consecutive months, and presided over the demise of the U.S. space shuttle program.
Newsweek staffers are making the rounds to promote the list. Contributing editor Sir Harold Evans -- he's also the husband for Newsweek's editor Tina Brown -- appeared on today's Jansing & Co. program on MSNBC, where he said that the historians who formulated the list were looking for "active and effective" presidents who "enhanced" the ideal of what it is to be American.
Not surprisingly, government-increasing liberal Democrats like FDR and LBJ, as well as slightly more moderate big government Democrats like Truman and Clinton dominate the list.
Asked about why the list is predominantly Democratic in nature, Evans insisted that the Republicans in the 20th century were by and large uninspiring if not corrupt. In the process, he trashed free-market conservative Calvin Coolidge -- who presided over an economic boom, low unemployment, and the reduction of the national debt -- as unimaginative.
If by lacking imagination, Evans means a mind that dreamed up new bureaucracies and larger federal government, he's correct. But the results speak for themselves, even if they don't excite historians.


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Children play underneath carp streamers – or koinobori – flying above a riverside park in Sagamihara, Kanagawa prefecture in Japan, on Thursday to celebrate Children's day. A total of 400,000 visitors are expected to attend the week-long event starting on April 29 to celebrate the annual holiday of Children's day on May 5 – part of the "Golden week" holiday, which is traditionally one of the busiest travel times of the year. The streamers
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