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Somerset Rebels suffer disappointment against Workington
PUBLISHED: 19:33 10 May 2014 | UPDATED: 19:33 10 May 2014
The 'Case's' Somerset Rebels had started their defence of the Premier League Knock Out Cup, with a spirited performance that had seen them keep the score line to a manageable 6-points until the matched turned in the Workington Comets favour, with a Brady Kurtz fall when leading Heat 10, writes Dave Thompson.
After Heat 11, the Rebels suffered four straight 4-2 deficits, to end the match with a disappointing 14-point deficit, a score line which did not reflect the effort put in by the defending champions.
Move forwards almost a week, and the level of the undertaking in front of the Rebels against a strong looking Workington side, who have been tipped to finish in a challenging position in the league, was plain for all to see. However before the meeting Rebels team boss Garry May was confident that his riders were up to the task, especially reflecting on the complete demolition of a useful Ipswich outfit the previous week. In short the 60+-point wins over Ipswich and Rye House, on the previous two weeks, would likely have to be repeated if his charges were to progress to the Quarter-Finals of the KO Cup.
Both teams were without their full line ups. As the Rebels ran with a guest, in the shape of Stuart Robson, in place of the absent Nick Morris, who was on Elite League duty and the visitors ran Rider Replacement for Ricky Wells and a guest for Ashley Morris, both also EL bound. The facility for Wells gave the Comets the opportunity to track the flying Josh Grajczonek in 6 races, something that considerable increased their chances of success.
The Rebels would have to be on their game right from the start, and after a first race shared heat, they never looked back, riding with such desire and effort that they had totally wiped out the deficit by Heat 5.
Former Rebel Josh Grajczonek has been on absolute top form of late, posting high scores wherever he has ridden, including 10-points for the Rebels, whilst guesting against Rye House two weeks previously. He showed he had lost none of his knowledge of the fastest lines around the Oak Tree Arena circuit, when he made a lightning start in Heat 1, leading all the way. Mason Campton was next away, but the Rebels duo of Stuart Robson and Todd Kurtz were soon on his case, with Robson making an unsuccessful challenge on the third turn, before going on to make the move stick in the same place a lap later. Kurtz took another lap to run down his fellow Australian, before making a smooth inside pass on the second turn of the final lap. As the Rebels packed the places, Campton slowed and retired before the flag.
Heat 2 signalled the start proper of the Rebels fight back to defend their KO Cup crown, hammering home five unanswered heat advantages, including four maximums before the visitors stopped the flow of points.
Heat two took three attempts to get under way, with the original running being pulled back after a Chris Mills flyer at the tapes. The re-run was also stopped courtesy of Chris Mills, with Todd Kurtz leading the way from the tapes. Paul Starke was beaten to the drop by Mills, but he hit the dirt line, and was flying around the wide line, with Mills pushing him further and further out, but the Comets man pushed it too hard, and in the end could not make the turn, and put it down as he headed for the fence at speed. Starke knocked it off and just avoided collecting Mills on the way through. With Mills excluded, the visitors were left with guest Lewis Rose to contest the third start. Todd Kurtz made the gate again, and as he lead up, Starke was again in third, but by the back straight he had stormed into second place, and that was the race over, with the Rebels pair pulling away to finish well clear.
Brady Kurtz has been sensational since his arrival at the Rebels Highbridge HQ, demonstrating that he can win races from any position. On this occasion he did it the easy way, blazing from the tapes to lead up Heat 3 from the off. As Kurtz led the way Pontus Aspgren cleverly came over the top of Kyle Howarth, clamping the Lancashire based rider to the kerb in the opening turn. Howarth came back at the Swede two turns later, but he was beaten off, leaving the Rebels to post an easy 'Full House'. Mason Campton never got in the race, and crawled around the last lap, just making it to the flag.
Ollie Allen's performance against Ipswich last week was littered with blinding starts, and he carried on the good work here, with what can only be described as a 'jet propelled' exit from the tapes. As the Norfolk man led from the start, Paul Starke was competing with Lewis Rose for second. Starke asserted his dominance around the opening turns to take second spot on the back straight. Rene Bach recovered from a slow getaway, and was soon in third place, chasing the fast disappearing Rebels duo. Try as he might Bach had no answer to the two home riders, as they pulled clear to take a third maximum advantage on the trot. Rose eventually retired as he trailed around at the back.
Heat 5 saw the Rebels trap on another 5-1, with Brady Kurtz and Pontus Aspgren again blasting off the line, leading up none other than Josh Grajczonek. Grajczonek charged down the back straight, challenging Aspgren all the way, before taking the outside route on the final bend of the lap to grab second. By this time Kurtz was in the wind, and despite closing the gap over the last two laps, Grajczonek had no answer to the young Rebels ace, as the home side levelled the aggregate score, completely wiping out their deficit in just five short heats.
The resulting 4-2 was just a quick respite in the run of full houses for the Rebels, for in the very next heat they were back in 'maximum' power setting, but not before the Comets had tried to spoil the party, as they broke quickly to put themselves on a 5-1. Rene Bach was quickest away, with Chris Mills just holding second. Charles Wright headed for the high line, coming with a wet sail to career to the front off the second turn. At the same time Stuart Robson accounted for Mills of the same bend, flying off in pursuit of Bach down the back straight. He caught the Dane on the next curve, going up his inside, but could not make the move stick. Undeterred, he kept up the pressure, making a forceful move to grab second spot on the opening turns of the next lap. Once in second place, and with Wright gone for all money, he soon put distance between himself and Bach to give the Rebels the overall lead in the tie.
It had been a fabulous run of scoring, which had seen the Rebels come from an almost impossible position, to a point where they were now right back in the tie and with their destiny now back firmly in their own hands, but all runs eventually come to an end. The Comets stemmed the flow in Heat 7, as they took their first heat advantage of the night.
Todd Kurtz made a quick start to lead up, with Ollie Allen taking up the running before the turn, but on the wide outside Josh Grajczonek was barrelling around the widest line, and squeezed through a narrow gap on Allen's outside to lead from the second bend. Todd Kurtz had dropped to the back, but was pressing Kyle Howarth hard as they ran into the second turn. Howarth beat off the move, but couldn't fully shake Kurtz from his tail. Kurtz kept up the pressure, and was again in a challenging position by the third lap, but again couldn't find a clear route around the Comets man, even after Howarth had taken a lift off the final bend of the lap.
The breathing space the Comets earned with that advantage was only short lived, as the Rebels were right back on the gas from Heat 8. A level break saw three riders contest the opening turns, with Mason Campton taking up the running around the outside of the first turn. Charles Wright cut back up the inside of the next to just shade the lead, but Campton came back, and the pair engaged in a short battle of swapping positions, before Campton pulled clear after the opening lap.
The race looked to have settled into a share of the points, but Wright had other ideas, and headed for the dirt on the third lap. With Campton well clear, no one would have been surprised if the heat result had remained tied, but Wright set out on a long run home, gradually reeling in the young Aussie with every turn of the wheel. All of a sudden the crowd realised that the win was on, and to the rising cheers Wright was on Campton as they reached the second turn of the final lap. Making a superb cut back he charged up the inside of the Kurri Kurri 22-year-old to lead down the back straight, before moving Campton wide in the final turns. The pressure put on by Wright in that final lap, also forced Campton into a mistake around the last turn, giving Paul Starke a chance of second, but he was held off by the Antipodeans' run to the flag.
Heat 9 saw the Rebels post their fifth maximum advantage on the night, as they kept the heat on the Comets. Brady Kurtz moved at the start, and as he brought his machine to a halt, Graham Reeve released the tapes, and Kurtz was last away. It was Chris Mills who led from the tapes, but before the back straight Pontus Aspgren had charged up his inside to lead. Kurtz was soon on the move, and accounted for Rene Bach before the second bend, and by turn three he was upsides Mills, and through on his inside as they entered the final turn. Bach was next to pass Mills, setting off in pursuit of Kurtz. He closed down the Rebels youngster, but Brady always had matters in hand, beating off the challenge over the final two laps.
Heat 10 was shared, courtesy of Kyle Howarth's battling opening bend to lead after a close fight with the other three riders. As the field headed down the back straight, Rene Bach's machine gave up the ghost, grinding to a halt with a clutch problem. With Howarth pulling away, and Bach on the centre Green, the Rebels pairing of Stuart Robson, and Charles Wright settled for the shared heat.
For the second time of their three encounters, Ollie Allen came up against Josh Grajczonek in Heat 11, with the score 1-0 in Grajczonek's favour. This time the result was to go the way of the Rebels skipper, who executed a superb move to demote Grajczonek to second place. The Comets number one charged off the tapes to lead up, with Allen on his outside. Allen flew around the wide line, before making a sweet cut back to lead into the back straight inside Grajczonek. Todd Kurtz was quickly away, just behind the front two, but before long he had Mason Campton putting him under the cosh. The pair battled it out over the first couple of laps, swapping places time and time again, before Kurtz got the upper hand, with a couple of strong moves, to cement third place. Meanwhile Allen was charging along at the front to take the win over the speedy Grajczonek.
Heat 12 saw the Rebels add another 4-2 to their tally, but not before Chris Mills got an absolute flyer from the tapes. His time at the head of affairs was a brief one, with Paul Starke heading into the dirt, and blazing around the outside to show the way to the rest of the field. Brady Kurtz battle with Kyle Howarth resulted in the Comets man taking third with a forceful move on the third turn, relegating Kurtz to last place. Howarth was soon in front of his partner, and it wasn't long before Kurtz was in third, with an inside move on the third bend of Lap 2. Howarth chased Starke hard, but could never make any headway into the Worcester based riders lead, and the resulting 4-2 gave the Rebels a 26-point lead.
With three heats to go the Comets could still force a replay, by taking maximum advantages in all three races, but before that could happen they had to get past the Rebels. Not an easy task in the form they were showing. As the tapes rose in Heat 13, the Comets hopes were raised as Josh Grajczonek bolted from the line to lead up. With the heat win score between Grajczonek and Ollie Allen tied at one a piece, this race proved to be the decider, not just for their personal battles, but for the tie overall. With Grajczonek leading the way, Allen took what is fast becoming his favourite line around the opening turns. He headed for the wide outside, and came with a searing run that blasted him to the front. Once there he eased away from Grajczonek, to take a comfortable win at the flag. Stuart Robson was not far away in the opening turns, challenging for second onto the back straight. Grajczonek held off Robson's efforts, but the Rebels stand in Number One, renewed his pressure late in the race, but was comfortably held off.
With the Rebels now 14-points to the good on aggregate, there was no way back for the visitors, and the home side were now certain of progression to the next stage of the KO Cup. They pulled further clear in Heat 14, with Todd Kurtz and Pontus Aspgren posting another 5-1 to count. Kurtz made the best of a level break, leading before the turn, with Aspgren in second place. Kyle Howarth put in a strong challenge for second, and it wasn't long before he and Pontus Aspgren were engaged in a hot battle for the spot. They swapped and re-swapped places over the next lap and a half, before Aspgren took the advantage off the final bend of the second lap, going on to easily follow Kurtz home.
The Nominated heat featured Brady Kurtz and Pontus Aspgren for the Rebels, with Josh Grajczonek and Kyle Howarth representing the visitors. As the tapes rose, all but Kurtz broke level, with Josh Grajczonek taking the lead around the wide line. Aspgren challenged for second up the inside of the second turn, but Howarth had his measure, and the Comets looked booked for a maximum advantage. Aspgren was having none of it, and wound on the throttle, hitting the dirt line to close down Howarth. By the second bend on the penultimate lap, Aspgren was on him, with the smooth Swede making second place his off the last two bends of the lap. Kurtz was in the race, until a mistake on the first lap put an end to his points scoring chances. The 2-4 advantage brought the scores to 60-30, giving the 'Case's' Somerset Rebels a 16-poimt aggregate win.
Garry May's faith in his rider's ability to pull back the deficit and take the overall win had well and truly been vindicated. They had ridden with belief, effort, determination, and no little amount of ability, to completely blow away their rivals. Many had believed that they had an impossible task, but they had proved anything is possible if you have the will. The level of their performance and dominance can be measured by the fact that they only ran two last places all night. It was also a performance that put the previous two weeks results into some sort of perspective, as they racked up a 60-point score for the third week running, not only that, but they had done it against a side that was considered by many to be one of the league's leading lights in 2014.
On the night, the Rebels would have been a match for just about anyone you could care to put in front of them, and they had proved it in spades. Every member of the side contributed greatly to the win, but it was Ollie Allen who top scored for the home side with 11-points, a performance that earned him the 'Rider of the Night' award, as well as sharing a win bonus with the rest of the septet from joint promoter, Bill Hancock.
Next week sees League action return to the Oak Tree Arena, with the visit of the Redcar Bears.
Race statistics:
Somerset Rebels - 60 (98)
1. Stuart Robson (G) - 2, 2*, 1*, 1 = 6+2
2. Charles Wright - 1*, 3, 3, 2 = 9+1
3. Brady Kurtz - 3, 3, 2*, 1, 0 = 9+1
4. Pontus Aspgren - 2*, 1, 3, 2*, 2 = 10+2
5. Oliver Allen - 3, 2, 3, 3 = 11
6. Todd Kurtz - 3, 0, 1, 3 = 7
7. Paul Starke - 2*, 2*, 1, 3 = 8+2
Workington Comets - 30 (82)
1. Josh Grajczonek - 3, 2, 3, 2, 2, 3 = 15
2. Mason Campton - R, 0, 0, 2, 0 = 2
3. Kyle Howarth - 1, 1, 3, 2, 1, 1 = 9
4. Ricky Wells - Rider Replacement
5. Rene Bach - 1, 1, 1, R, 0 = 3
6. Chris Mills - Flx, 0, 0, 0 = 0
7. Lewis Rose (G) - 1, R, 0, 0 = 1
SCB Referee: Graham Reeve
Heat Details
Heat 01: Grajczonek, Robson, Wright, Campton (Ret) (3-3) (3-3) (Agg 41-55) 57.25
Heat 02: (Re run x 2) Todd Kurtz, Starke, Rose, Mills (flx) (5-1) 8-4 (Agg 46-56) 58.75
Heat 03: Brady Kurtz, Aspgren, Howarth, Campton (5-1) 13-5 (Agg 51-57) 57.47
Heat 04: Allen, Starke, Bach, Rose (Ret) (5-1) 18-6 (Agg 56-58) 57.85
Heat 05: Brady Kurtz, Grajczonek, Aspgren, Campton (4-2) 22-8 (Agg 60-60) 57.35
Heat 06: Wright, Robson, Bach, Mills (5-1) 27-9 (Agg 65-61) 58.15
Heat 07: Grajczonek, Allen, Howarth, Todd Kurtz (2-4) 29-13 (Agg 67-65) 57.59
Heat 08: Wright, Campton, Starke, Rose (4-2) 33-15 (Agg 71-67) 58.19
Heat 09: Aspgren, Brady Kurtz, Bach, Mills (5-1) 38-16 (Agg 76-68) 58.46
Heat 10: Howarth, Robson, Wright, Bach (Ret) (3-3) 41-19 (Agg 79-71) 58.04
Heat 11: Allen, Grajczonek, Todd Kurtz, Campton (4-2) 45-21 (Agg 83-73) 57.41
Heat 12: Starke, Howarth, Brady Kurtz, Mills (4-2) 49-23 (Agg 87-75) 58.28
Heat 13: Allen, Grajczonek, Robson, Bach (4-2) 53-25 (Agg 91-77) 58.25
Heat 14: Todd Kurtz, Aspgren, Howarth, Rose (5-1) 58-26 (Agg 96-78) 58.81
Heat 15: Grajczonek, Aspgren, Howarth, Brady Kurtz (2-4) 60-30 (Agg 98-82) 58.29


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Note: This is a two-part piece. Please refer here for Part I.
Now that we've taken care of the Dow's solid gainers, we turn to the stocks that contributed to the index's severe 2012 underperformance -- or, at least, did not help any.
I'll start with Cisco (CSCO), which only beat the Dow by a percentage point. But this stock, for all its flaws, can't be faulted for bringing down the average of the averages. Capital spending should come back for the company, and the stock certainly is cheap. I just can't see it returning to the days of yore -- but another 8% gain for 2013? It can do that, especially since carrier spend is expected to pick up this year, at least according to AT&T (T). You have to wonder if Sprint's (S) newfound war chest won't funnel money to the Internet backbone, too. It does seem to have won the wars against Juniper (JNPR) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) for networking equipment.
Separately, what's with Merck (MRK) going only 8.6% higher for the year, far behind an inferior Pfizer (PFE)? The pipeline needs improvement here, or we will only see a high-single-digit gain for 2013. Merck will remain the order of the day, if not the year, until we hear about something that could produce multiple billions of dollars in the outyears -- and I currently don't see anything like that on the horizon.
Verizon (VZ) didn't help Dow's cause, either, having advanced about as much as the index did in 2012. It should play catch-up with AT&T, which itself played catch-up with Verizon this year, in that endless seesaw between the two. I think Verizon was hurt by the possibility that it would lose its bond-equivalent status because of a change in the dividend rules toward higher taxes. This is something that dinged AT&T, as well. At least that worry is over with. I also think its sales of Apple (AAPL) iPhones will remain robust, even as that remains an outlier, controversial call.
As for UnitedHealth (UNH), it's been kept back not by Obamacare or whatever we are calling it now, but because of a lack of small-business formation, coupled with cutthroat pricing. I think both will improve this year, and will allow the stock to be a help to the Dow, instead of the hindrance that its 7% gain constituted in 2012. The stock does tend to swing in the Washington breeze, though, and that's not going to change this year.
That brings me to the cellar-dwellers.
Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) 2012 gain of 6.9% will prove to be intolerable to its new CEO, Alex Gorsky. I think 2013 is the year he'll take matters into his own hands and split up the company to bring out value; a double-digit gain awaits. This is one of my favorite Dow stocks, simply because of the potential to see value unlocked pretty instantly.
IBM (IBM) needs to show that it's not falling prey to Accenture's (ACN) letdown, and is more of an SAP-like performer. I think it's too cheap and can easily double its 4.2% increase. That last quarter truly stank up the joint, but expectations have now been lowered -- and let's not forget that Accenture is almost back to where it was before the so-called horrid quarter and miserable guidance. The fact that Coca-Cola (KO) only gained 3.6% for the year, as well, just cuts to how cheap these big international stocks are. A weaker dollar and a return to a more robust Europe and Asia could mean a doubling of that performance, which is why my Action Alerts Plus charitable trust wants to aggressively sink its teeth into IBM if the shares stay down here.
Wednesday's strong performance seems more like the new norm than the old aberration. While Microsoft (MSFT) is hard to love, given that its earnings power is based on sales of personal computers, its 2.9% rise in 2012 seems a little stingy, given its new product cycle. I think the stock can return to the low $30s from the current $27 area; if not, I suspect this will be the year of management and reorganization. In all, the techs in the Dow are so yesteryear. Where's Oracle (ORCL) when you need it?
Moving on, can you believe that Boeing (BA) shares did next to nothing last year -- up just 2.7% -- despite a new product cycle in the Dreamliner series? Worst shall not be first, but a tripling of that gain this year could be reasonable. I expect a terrific fourth quarter here, the first solid report of many, and had hoped the stock would give up some of last quarter's gains so my portfolio could pick some up on the cheap.
The oils in the Dow -- they were huge drags in the last 12 months. Exxon Mobil (XOM) rallied only 2.1%, if you can call that a rally, and Chevron (CVX) was up a meager 1.6%. Worldwide growth will make those much better plays, with Chevron getting the edge for certain. That's why my Action Alerts Plus trust keeps buying it. Chevron has got much better production growth, but the overall group traded in lockstep last year, in part because of the commodity and in part because of the oil ETFs. Look for some separation as Exxon falls further behind the curve and as Chevron's stock catches up with its production growth, the true metric to watch with these oil behemoths.
Can Alcoa (AA) repeat its miserable 2012 performance, which saw the stock rise less than 1%? Frankly, I simply don't believe it can stay this low in a worldwide growth environment. It will be helped only by the hideous expectations it has set for itself. A very low bar made of aluminum does keep it from advancing -- because the glut here, unlike the glut in most commodities, is showing no sign of ending.
You want the best dog in the kennel? Then buy Caterpillar (CAT) -- which, after Wednesday's sterling performance, everyone else seems to understand is undervalued. The best China play in the Dow lost 1.1% last year after the company had to revise its bullish forecast downward. My trust is betting that this one could go up at least 10% before it even begins to get fairly valued. However, the U.S. and Europe are going to have to help out China to get it there.
But how about DuPont (DD), which fell 1.7% in 2012? This stock is cheap. But unless this quarter gives us re-accelerated growth, it will only repeat as a poor performer. Recharged growth could be impossible, by the way, given the company's dependence on commodity chemicals, even after that alleged transformation. It's time to let some go.
That, at last, brings us to the Dow tragedies -- McDonald's (MCD), off 12% for the year; Intel (INTC), down 15%; and Hewlett-Packard, off 44%. That last one was really a rotten egg for the index.
Sure, McDonald's can recover some, but maybe not all. It does feel as if the magic's gone, that the innovation is a thing of the past and that management isn't recognizing the daunting tasks ahead. Wednesday's fine start for the stock could easily reverse itself. A weak dollar seems like the only tailwind.
Intel? We all know what's bad. How about what's good? The balance sheet, the leverage to the worldwide economy and a new CEO. Let's just say I don't expect it to lose money, and that would be a nice improvement.
That leaves Hewlett-Packard. This one put a suicide vest on and almost took the whole Dow down with it as the stock took its 44% loss. I don't expect a hideous repeat. However, I still expect it can't help the averages unless it is kicked out of them entirely -- certainly a possibility.
The bottom line: The dogs will be dogs, except Caterpillar, and the thoroughbreds are still worth betting on, even after these terrific runs. Either way I think that, despite the seesaw beginning to the year, courtesy of the shenanigans in Washington, the Dow should catch up to the others in 2013.


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Thanks to the generosity of R. Hugh Elliott and his wife, Nancy, Oakland University will have a 151-foot, 49-bell carillon tower by September 2014 as a centerpiece on the campus,
Elliott -- the president and CEO of Elliott Group International in Auburn Hills -- and his wife, who live in Rochester, have been supporters of Oakland University since the early 1990s.
They gave OU $6.5 million for construction of the Elliott Carillon Tower, which will be complemented by a water fountain, garden and landscaping. It is intended to be a focal point of campus activities.
The Elliotts will provide guidance on the tower's planning and design. They also are donating a cash charitable contribution equal to 10 percent of the total design and construction costs to establish an endowment for operations, maintenance and technology, according to trustee documents.
"The bell tower will forever be a symbol for Oakland University students to follow their dreams," Vice Chairman Richard Flynn said after the OU Board of Trustees met Dec. 21 to accept the gift.
"When you get to a certain age, you start thinking about things," said Elliott. "Nancy and I are in our 60s now and getting involved with Oakland has really brought joy into our lives and a youth back to us."
OU President Gary Russi thanked the Elliotts in an email for their support.
"I am very pleased to announce that longtime and esteemed friends, Hugh and Nancy Elliott, have once again demonstrated their deep commitment to the success of Oakland University with a remarkable act of generosity," he wrote.
"This will enable Oakland University to join the ranks of prestigious universities across the globe that have honored a centuries-old tradition of constructing a carillon tower on campus."
Members of the student body also are grateful for the Elliotts' generosity.
Student Jessica Drogowski said the clock tower will be a "source of pride and excitement for all who are a part of Oakland University."
OU has grown to have nearly 20,000 students a year since it opened in 1957.
This latest gift from the Elliotts, following an earlier $2 million gift toward the advancement of the School of Business Administration, is making OU an even more outstanding place of learning in the present as well as the future. The Elliotts' generosity will help this area because most graduates end up living and working here.


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Your kids will love it. Wreck-It Ralph is a lot of fun, a densely plotted story that keeps moving and springs one surprise after another. It's immensely appealing and has a lot of heart. It also has well over a hundred cameo appearances by characters from practically every videogame you or your kids ever played. It's funny, sad, sweet, charming, exciting, action-packed and smart.
3. Will I like it?
You'll love it. The parade of cameos and little throwaway gags will crack you up, Ralph and Vanellope might make you shed a tear or two, the little love story involving secondary characters will make you smile. Wreck-It Ralph has a somewhat convoluted plot, but the filmmakers do a great job of providing all the information you need without ever tipping you off as to what's coming next, and an even better job of keeping the story from feeling like a clockwork construction where the characters just move through the plot because the script says so. There are no gaping logic holes to irritate you, no plot-induced stupidity, no hand-waving to cover arbitrary contrivances; everything moves briskly, logically and convincingly in a very natural manner. I really can't say enough good things about Wreck-It Ralph. This is what "all ages" means; there are things the kids will like, things teens will like, and other things adults of any age will like. It's the best animated film Disney has done in at least 10 years, maybe more. It's clear that Disney is now in their Third Wave of Greatness; the first was the Walt Disney years, the second was the Wells-Eisner-Katzenberg era, and now John Lasseter is bringing Disney back to its rightful place at the top of the family entertainment world.
4. How is the 3-D?
It's pretty unobtrusive most of the time; there's not a lot of stuff being shoved at the camera; the sequences when the 3-D earns its keep are the game-play sequences in "Hero's Duty" and "Sugar Rush." You don't need to see it in 3-D, but if you do, it works nicely.
5. What's the geek appeal?
It's ALL geek appeal. There are lots of inside jokes, references to obscure videogames, and a few Easter eggs. For example, at one point a character uses the famous Konami code to open a secret door. I'm not much of a gamer, and even I recognized a lot of the guest stars; if your gaming knowledge extends past Dig Dug, you'll get a lot of laughs out of background elements, offhand remarks and abundant sight gags.
6. How is the voice cast?
The cast is perfect. The producers actually went to the trouble of getting the actual voice performers for all the cameo characters; when you hear Sonic or the Street Fighter characters talking, it's the same voices you remember from the games. Of the main cast, John C. Reilly imparts a warmth and likability to Ralph while still keeping him a big oaf who breaks things. (Reilly has got to stop doing so many "frat pack" comedies where he plays dumb and irritating characters; Ralph is the most appealing and human he's been since his star-making turn in Chicago.) Sarah Silverman's Vanellope is adorable and makes a very compelling underdog character that you really root for. Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch are perfect as Fix-It Felix Jr. and Sgt. Calhoun. There's not a wrong note to be found in this film.
7. When is the best time for a bathroom break?
If you or your child absolutely have to go to the bathroom, try to wait for the scene where Vanellope learns to drive. It's a typical training montage, with some fun bits of comedic action, but there's no plot advancement at all. Just try to get back before Rihanna finishes her song.
8. Will I want to see it again?
You will have to see it again just to catch all the stuff going on in the background, spot all the cameo appearances and read all the game-related graffiti, signs, props and other references, but even aside from that Wreck-It Ralph is very entertaining. I've seen it twice and want to see it again. This is one your kids are going to have running on the Blu-ray nonstop for at least a month.
9. How is the music?
Really good. The composer, Henry Jackman, artfully weaves classic game sounds into the score, and the songs punctuate the action well, particularly Rihanna's 2007 hit "Shut Up and Drive," which plays over the aforementioned training montage. Grammy winner Skrillex contributes original music to the soundtrack and has a cameo appearance in the film, and there are songs by Owl City, Japanese pop group AKB48, Buckner & Garcia and Kool & the Gang.
10. Do I need to stay after the credits?
You don't need to; there's no extra information or bonus scenes or hints to a possible sequel or anything like that, but the credits are entertaining. Accompanied by a couple of songs written for the movie, the end credits feature the cast in 8-bit animated form, bouncing through an arcade game version of highlights from the film. The credits conclude with a cute little bit of visual business; nothing important, just a little visual gag. You won't have missed anything if you don't stay.


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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Premature menopause
i hit menopause at around my 40`s just a few days ago i saw my obgyn and she seamed very concerned about it. so I`ve taken a delfa bone scan i have to have a colonoscopy done plus a mammogram. i don`t have any of the results yet plus i am on a lot of medican but i haven`t been on this much since my 40`s my obgyn is making think there could be cancer, is this true?
Menopause is considered normal from age 41-55. Colonoscopy is generally recommended at age 50 and older unless you had colon cancer in the family at a very young age.
Margery Gass, MD
Formely, Professor, Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati


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Indians facing roster decision with Carrera
PHOENIX -- The Indians are taking a close look at Ezequiel Carrera this spring in the competition for the fourth outfielder role. Given that Carrera is out of Minor League options, Cleveland essentially has two choices: place him on the active roster or risk losing him in waivers.
"We don't doubt for one second that we'd lose him," Indians manager Terry Francona said.
That belief is based on the versatility that Carrera can offer Cleveland or a team that attempts to claim the outfielder off the waiver wire. Carrera has the ability to play all three outfield positions and he can offer a blend of speed and consistent contact off the bench.
The Indians have their projected starting outfield set with left fielder Michael Brantley, centert fielder Michael Bourn and right fielder Drew Stubbs. Consider all three starters can handle center field, Cleveland can potentially go with a fourth outfielder only capable of playing the corner spots.
A few candidates able to handle the corners include Ryan Raburn, Ben Francisco, Yan Gomes, Chris McGuiness and Jeremy Hermida.
The fact that the 25-year-old Carrera is out of options adds a wrinkle to the situation.
"It's an important answer we have to find out this spring," Francona said. "He's potentially a very good fit on our ballclub, and we need to find out. If not, we'll lose him."
If the Indians do not place Carrera on their Opening Day roster, the ballclub could explore trading him to another team at the end of the spring.
Carrera went 0-for-2 in Monday's game against the A's at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, but the outfielder did belt a solo home run in Sunday's 7-4 victory over the Brewers.
Last season, Carrera hit .272 with two home runs, eight stolen bases, 11 RBIs and 20 runs scored in 48 games for Cleveland. With Triple-A Columbus last year, he hit .294 with six homers, 26 stolen bases, 31 extra-base hits, 42 RBIs and 65 runs across 97 games for the Clippers.
Over the winter, Carrera hit .286 with seven extra-base hits, eight stolen bases, eight RBIs and 22 runs scored in 30 games with Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League.
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Lorton Computer Learning Center Grand Opening
Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
April 18, 2003
Media Advisory
Lorton Computer Learning Center Grand Opening
The Fairfax County Office of Partnerships is pleased to announce the opening of its newest Computer Learning Center in partnership with the Lorton Community Action Center at 9504 Richmond Highway, Lorton, in the Mount Vernon District. The Grand Opening Ceremony will take place Thursday, May 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. President of the Lorton Community Action Center Board Molly Lynch and Office of Partnerships Director Sandra Stiner-Lowe will speak about the impact this center will have in this community and thank the business and community partners who have made this community enhancement possible.
The Fairfax County Office of Partnerships' Computer Learning Centers Partnership (CLCP) is a public-private collaboration between Fairfax County Government and the private sector. Its mission is to lessen the digital divide by creating state-of-the-art computer centers throughout Fairfax County to provide technology access and training for underserved youth. With major support from the business sector, which provides funding for computers, equipment and software, 13 centers are operating as of April 14 and more than 20 are planned. Most are located in subsidized housing developments, with support from the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development. Centers are also located in neighborhood resource centers, the Ox Hill Baptist Church and public schools.
In addition to computer literacy and technical training, CLCP offers enrichment activities that broaden the horizons of underserved children and target literacy improvement. The Reading is Fundamental program, and reading and homework tutorials help increase the children's understanding and appreciation for literature and improve their comprehension of the CLCP training. Other CLCP activities prepare children for success by exposing them to experiences they otherwise would not have a chance to know. These include mentoring, golfing, field trips, video production and the TECH Club (Take Earned Computers Home) in which children earn the right to take a loaner computer home by learning to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on it. These experiences expose these children to technology early on, enabling them to compete in a technological world.
Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland, who is a strong supporter of the CLCP initiative, said "These centers are an example of what is good in county government. They provide access to technology to those who truly need it without drawing on the public for extra funds to make it happen."
Corporate partners who contributed to this center include Cox Communications, American System Corporation, Venute Interiors, Microsoft and BerryRio.
Registration to participate at this center is ongoing. Members of the community are welcome to come by during business hours Tuesday – Friday, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to register their school-aged children, 6 – 18 years old. For more information, call the Office of Partnerships at 703-324-5171, TTY 711.


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BUCHANAN, Mich. — The second Pro-Light race of the weekend at RedBud MX was a bruiser with the tight racetrack forcing drivers to play a high-speed game of bumper cars as the TORC Series presented by AMSOIL completed its annual visit to southern Michigan.
In the end, defending class champion Brad Lovell managed to find the podium for the sixth time this season, pulling off a respectable third-place result in his AMSOIL/Torchmate/BFGoodrich Nissan before a boisterous Sunday afternoon crowd.
"I'm so proud to be back up here on the podium," Lovell said. "That was a brutal race. So much banging and bumping. You just can't avoid it on this track but today was especially hard. I took some hits today, I promise you.


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Three Willits area residents were arrested Feb. 6 following a reported home invasion robbery in Loomis. The victims of the home invasion told police armed robbers came into their home and duct taped them to chairs early Thursday morning. The victims broke free after several hours and called 9-1-1.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office received the alert at 12:18 p.m. This call initiated a major manhunt involving law enforcement agencies along the Interstate 80 corridor. Officers spotted the victims stolen cars travelling westbound on I-80 just east of Douglas Blvd. Officers shut down westbound traffic to make the arrest. It was reopened a few minutes later at 1 p.m. A few minutes later the third suspect was arrested at a nearby car wash. Weapons were found in all three vehicles, says Dena Erwin a spokesperson for the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
The 28 year old male an the 27 year old female victims of the home invasion told police two men and a woman broke into their Creekside Lane home in Loomis and held an AK-47 to their heads, duct taped them to chairs and held them captive while there home was robbed. The victims told police the robbery lasted about five hours and that one of the suspects once worked for the male victim. Loomis is located on I-80 between Auburn and Sacramento.
Juan Jose Guerrero, 23; Lenny Enrique Saldana, 20; Anna Rita Velasquez, 26, were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, robbery, burglary, issuing a terrorist threat, conspiracy to commit a crime, vehicle theft and receiving stolen property.
Guerrero and Saldana are also charged with illegal entry into the United States and are being held without bail.
Velasquez is also charged with possession of a controlled substance and bringing a controlled substance into jail. She is being held without bail on an open warrant out of Sonoma County. Placer County has set bail at $1.2 million for each suspect.
Their next scheduled court appearance is Feb. 13 in Placer County.
Police have not released any information about why these victims were targeted.


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Hi, Everyone,
I'd like to ask for your kind help with finding out what kind of Buddha statue is to be seen on THIS video. Is it from a Theravada land? Is it Sakyamuni (or maybe Amitabha)?
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Monday, September 25, 2017
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Already diagnosed
When I was in first grade I was diagnosed with a minor case of ADD. My parents chose not to medicate me and all through school I struggled with reading because I couldn't focus. In high school I brought up the possibility and my mom suggested looking into getting medication and extra time for tests but I never did.
Now that I'm in college, more and more people have pointed out how easily distracted I am. I cannot sit still, will read something and have no idea what I read because my mind drifts and struggle to focus when I'm having a conversation with a person.
You would think after all of these years I would have learned to live with ADD and not still struggle with the symptoms, but I feel like they have only gotten worse. In order to get medication, will I have to go through all the testing again or can I just show a doctor the paperwork my parents have on file? If I do have to go get tested, what sort of doctor must I see and how much will it usually cost?
What you are calling ADD is officially now called ADHD, inattentive type, but the terminology may change again with DSM-V, which is currently being planned. ADHD-inattentive often has co-occurring reading disorder.
If you have a reading disorder, you might benefit more from directly addressing that than the ADHD, but it is possible that medication could improve your attention enough to help you develop better reading skills --i.e., it might make your reading remediation more efficient and effective.
However, medication should not replace reading remediation if you have a reading disorder. The treatment of adult ADHD not previously treated (and adult reading disorder) varies widely by locality. Student Health Services at your university might be able to help you; they often have a psychiatrist on staff, but any physician with training/experience with ADHD could diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication.
I don't know what tests you are referring to, but the diagnosis of ADHD is made by history and ruling out of other causes of inattention or hyperactivity, such as anxiety or mood disorder, or even such medical problems as thyroid abnormality.
If you have documentation from childhood, it would help to bring it to the evaluation. You should also look into nonmedical interventions, such as organizational skills training, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), meditation, and coaching.
A coach could help you develop good habits, which are good for anyone but essential for someone with ADHD. Once you have a good habit, it will carry you along without having to pay attention to it. So the more good habits you have, the less of a handicap inattentiveness becomes.
You may find mutual support and more information at a local meeting of ChADD (Children and Adults with ADD), named before the term changed to ADHD. You may also find more information in "A Family's Guide to ADHD," Handbooks in Health Care, 3 Terry Dr., Newtown, PA, 2004(www.HHCbooks.com).
Costs are also variable, and it's OK to shop around and ask about cost before an appointment. Possibly you have insurance that would cover all or part of the cost; if you have insurance, you can ask the insurance company for clarification. Keep in mind that coverage may change with the new law likely to be passed.
L Eugene Arnold, MD, MEd
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College of Medicine
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STOURBRIDGE parents are being encouraged to find out if they are eligible for free childcare.
The government is currently funding childcare for two-year-olds who meet certain criteria and Dudley Council's Time for Twos team is assessing applicants across the borough.
Parents in receipt of certain benefits, have an income less than £16,190 per year, or have a child with a disability or special educational needs may be eligible.
The offer of up to 15 hours of free childcare each week could be used at a local private nursery, pre-school or with a childminder.
Councillor Tim Crumpton, cabinet member for children's services, said: "If people think that they may be eligible then I would encourage them to get in touch with the Time for Twos team and take advantage of the free childcare offer.
"Early learning can help children with their development and communication skills helping them to get ready for when they start school."
For more information visit www.dudley.gov.uk or call 01384 814291.


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Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls
Makes 10
Note: You can use the oil from the crispy fried shallots for this recipe.
Peanut sauce:
1 cup sweet (glutinous) rice
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
2 cloves garlic
1 Thai chile, stemmed
3 tablespoons each red miso, ketchup, canola oil and sugar
2 tablespoons vegetarian stir-fry sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Spring rolls:
10 ounces dried rice vermicelli
15 medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces boneless pork shoulder
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup shallot oil or canola oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
30 fresh mint leaves
1 head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated
Ten 12-inch rice-paper rounds
1. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Transfer to a heavy-bottomed pot with a lid. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork and let cool.
2. In a food processor, combine rice and remaining ingredients and process to a fine paste. Thin with water, about 1/2 cup, until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill. The sauce will keep, refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
3. Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add vermicelli and cook according to package directions until tender, but with some bite. Drain, rinse under cold running water, then very hot running water, and then cold.
4. Refill the pot with water, bring to a boil and cook the shrimp until bright pink, about 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a colander, rinse under cold running water and then drain on paper towels. Cut each shrimp in half lengthwise.
5. Return the water to a boil. Add pork, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and juices run clear. Cool completely, then cut against the grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
6. For the shallot mayonnaise: Whisk the yolk well, then whisk in the shallot oil, a droplet at a time, until the mixture thickens and emulsifies. Add remaining oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until incorporated. Whisk in salt.
7. Fill a large bowl with very hot water. Working with 1 rice-paper round at a time, dip it in hot water until pliable, about 5 seconds. Remove from water and spread it flat on your work surface.
8. Lay a lettuce leaf over the bottom third, flattening it to crack the rib. Spread a generous teaspoon of mayonnaise over lettuce. Top with 3 mint leaves, arranged end to end, and a few slices of pork. Top with 1/2 cup noodles.
9. Fold in the left and right sides of the rice paper, then lift the bottom edge up and over the filling. Tightly roll away from you one turn, enclosing the filling completely. Arrange 3 pieces of shrimp, cut side up and end to end, in a row on the rice paper, then roll another turn to encase the shrimp. Continue rolling as tightly as possible, tucking in sides, until you have a compact cylinder. Cover with a damp kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
10. The rolls can be made up to 2 hours in advance and refrigerated, covered with the damp towel. Just before serving, cut each roll crosswise into thirds, Serve with peanut sauce for dipping.
— Charles Phan, "Vietnamese Home Cooking" (Ten Speed Press, $35, 226 pages)


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Disc golf driving technique video for May 2013.
I've been working on technique since Feb on and off, and have some improvement, but have plateaued.
Feb I had end of X step completely airborne... I should post just for some laughs. This was a better throw for me but I am definitely not getting a snap, and the disc is not flying straight, it's more a elevated distance throw.
How in the world can someone like nikko not do barely any run up and hit 300 ft plus where when I stand still I get much much less!?! I must definitely be missing that "hit".
I watched a few players play through yesterday and I could literally hear the whoosh of air as the disc left their hand.
Disc: Beast
Distance: 260ft (best throw of the set)
Landed: Landed a little past basket but this is not consistent
Flight path: very high, to the right a little and 60ft+ in height with final heavy fade at end to location of basket.


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Trace Adkins will perform Sept 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Canton Palace Theatre.
Opening act will be Justin Adams.
Adkins' countless hits have turned albums into Platinum plaques, selling over 10 million albums, cumulatively. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a television personality, actor, author, spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program, the American Red Cross and has performed seven USO Tours.
The Canton Palace Theatre is at 605 Market Ave., North in Canton. Call 330-454-8172 or visit www.cantonpalacetheatre.org for details.


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Isanti Family Farmers Market
Fridays: The Isanti Family Farmers Market will be held every Friday through Sept. 25 at 18 Broadway St. SW. in Isanti (Eagle Park) from 2:30-6:30 p.m. More info at isantifamilyfarmersmarket.org.
Cambridge Farmers Market
Saturdays: The Cambridge Farmers Market will be held every Saturday through Oct. 31 at the City Center Market parking lot in Cambridge from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free Lessons for Pickleball
Sept. 3 and Sept. 9: Free lessons for pickleball will be offered by the Isanti County Club at Pioneer Park, 2240 Bridgewater Blvd. South in Cambridge. The free lessons will be Thursday, Sept. 3 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. To secure a space for a free lesson, call Gary at 763-689-2314 or Dick at 763-689-4767. Pickleball is a new sport in Cambridge which is fun for the old and young.
Community Dinner & Bread Distribution
Thursday, Sept. 3: A Free Community Dinner & Bread Distribution hosted by The Journey New Life Church at 145 Second Ave. SE, Cambridge, will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. For questions, or need a ride, call Pastor David L. Willis at 651-674-8842. Bread Distributions are held the first Thursday of every month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, Sept. 3: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at Cambridge Lutheran Church, 621 Old North Main St., Cambridge. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
First Friday Watermedia Class
Friday, Sept. 4: A relaxed way to learn more about your favorite watermedia art. Students may use watercolor, acrylic or gouche paints and work on their own project using their own supplies. Specific aspects of painting with these mediums will be taught each session with time for individual help. Class will be held 9 a.m. to noon. Set-up begins at 8:45 a.m. Members are $35; Non-Members are $40. Instructor is Kate Salverda. Cambridge Center for the Arts, 140 Buchanan St. N., 763-552-0320. Register online at cambridgecenterforthearts.org or stop into the gallery.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, Sept. 4: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Anytime Fitness, 113 Main St. S., Cambridge. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Adult Coloring Event at Senior Activity Center
Tuesday, Sept. 8: An adult coloring event will be held at the SAC's Enrichment Center, 140 N. Buchanan St., Cambridge, at 10 a.m. Bring along a friend or two and get into your coloring "mojo." They plan to decorate the walls with your works of arts.
Open Studio
Wednesday, Sept. 9: Join fellow artists in a non-competitive, relaxed atmosphere to work on your own art with your own supplies from 9 a.m. to noon. No instruction. All mediums. If using oils, use odorless turpentine and bring a tablecover. Snacks are welcome. This is a great way to meet other artists. Cambridge Center for the Arts, 140 Buchanan St. N., Cambridge. Call 763-552-0320 for more info. No registration necessary and event is free of charge.
Free Yoga in Central Green Park
Beginning Sept. 9: Free yoga classes will be offered in Central Green Park in Cambridge on Wednesdays, Sept. 9 through Oct. 14 from 5-5:45 p.m. The park is located in the Heritage Greens neighborhood just north of the Isanti County Government Center, 1455 Fern St. S. (In case of rain, the class will be held in the Government Center, 555 18th Ave SW.) For more information contact Cambridge City Hall at 763-552-3207.
Free Presentation on Planting Flower Bulbs
Thursday, Sept. 10: Isanti County Master Gardeners will host a Free Presentation on Planting Flower Bulbs at 7 p.m. at the Isanti County Government Center in Cambridge, lower level. This is a free to the public presentation, although reservations are required by calling 763-689-1810.
Long Lake Lutheran annual Youth Garage Sale
Sept. 10-12: Long Lake Lutheran annual Youth Garage Sale will be held Thursday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 11 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Long Lake Lutheran Church, 3921 277th Ave. NW, Isanti. (Highway 47 and County Road 59).
OktoberFest at Historic St. John's of Bradford
Saturday, Sept. 12: The eighth-annual OktoberFest will be held from 4-8 p.m. at Historic St. John's Lutheran Church of Bradford, 900 County Road 5 Northwest, Isanti. An authentic German Bavarian Dinner will be served buffet style and musical entertainment provided by Kris and The Riverbend Dutchmen. Tickets are $17 per person by calling 763-444-9320 or at the gate.
PFLAG Meeting
Sunday, Sept. 13: The East Central Minnesota Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (including also transgender and bisexual) will meet at 4:30 p.m. at Common Ground (United Methodist Church) 409 North Cypress St., Cambridge. They welcome anyone looking for support or who wishes to support or has questions concerning the LGBT community. If you have questions, call 320-396-3128, 320-272-0069 or 763-552-0084.


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Olympian Uhlaender visits Giants 'family'
SAN FRANCISCO -- Perhaps the best athlete present at AT&T Park the past couple of days wasn't wearing a uniform.
Katie Uhlaender, three-time member of the United States women's Olympic skeleton team, visited the ballpark during a Bay Area speaking trip on behalf of Liberty Mutual Insurance. Uhlaender felt at home, since her father, Ted, spent several years as one of general manager Brian Sabean's top assistants until his death in 2009.
"It's almost like a family," said Uhlaender, who chatted with hitting coach Hensley Meulens and first-base coach Roberto Kelly, among others. "It's a great opportunity to come back out, say hi to everyone and watch some baseball."
Uhlaender has thrown herself an athletic curveball. Not content to compete only in the skeleton, she's attempting to make the 2016 Olympic team in women's weightlifting. To reach that goal, Uhlaender has started training six days a week at Colorado Springs, Colo.
"It's going to be one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life," she said.
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Haft-Baked Ideas, and follow him on Twitter at @sfgiantsbeat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Wow! Here we are, almost May! Time really does fly by when you're having fun. Lucky for all of you, the month of May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month and here at the Bob's Red Mill Bakery we have a wide variety of wheat-free goodies to choose from. Everyday we strive to fill our Wheat-Free case with the best tasting pastries and treats possible.
One of the many W.F. specialties offered is our Peanut Butter Granola Bars. You can find these satisfying bars every Wednesday and Friday in the W.F. case located by the bread shelves. If you don't feel like coming in, we have provided the recipe below. Not only can you make them in the comfort of your own kitchen, but you can experiment with them too! The store and bakery employees love these bars in the morning or on the go. They are high in protein and fiber and give you that burst of energy that will keep you going. Great for hikes, a snack at work, or even as part of breakfast, these are a great addition to any day. Notice that this recipe can very easily be reconstructed with substitutions or additions. Maybe you would like to add some chocolate chips? Or let's say you are like Bob and aren't too fond of raisins? Just replace them with cranberries or dried cherries. All of these ingredients can be purchased at the Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Store. We hope you all enjoy this fabulous recipe from our kitchen to yours! Let us know what you think!
Wheat-Free Peanut Butter Granola Bars
3 cups Perky's Crunchy Rice Cereal
3 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Rolled Oats
1 1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup honey
3/4 cup brown sugar
16 oz. non-hydrogentated peanut butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Grease a 9" by 13" pan with cooking spray or oil. In a large mixing bowl combine the rice cereal, oats, raisins, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. Set aside. Microwave the honey for 2 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and microwave 1 more minute. Brown sugar should be dissolved. Mix peanut butter and vanilla into the honey and sugar mixture. Pour the wet mixture over the dry and combine using a wooden spoon, spatula or a bowl scraper. After the ingredients are incorporated, press into your greased 9" by 13" pan. Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. At the bakery we cut this size pan into 18 individual square pieces. Wrap and keep for up to one week.


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Hey folks... I'm BACK... I know I've been virtually nonexistent on the forum for the past month or two... the offeason, combined with me entering my first semester of graduate school (which is CRAZY, btw), has kept me from doing fun things.
The new Dribbler issue in in the works, though, and should be finished in the next day or two. Because I've been so out of touch, this one will be all me. Sorry about that. That's not my long-term intention for it by any stretch, but we'll do it this way for this one issue, then get back to the old system.
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Tanaka throws off flat ground, 'feeling really good'
BALTIMORE -- The 10 fastballs that Masahiro Tanaka fired across the flat ground of Camden Yards' outfield grass on Wednesday afternoon may not seem like much, but they represented another important step as the right-hander works to return to the mound this season.
Tanaka ramped up his velocity from the stretch position to make the tosses, his first at that effort level since sustaining a partial tear of his right ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow in a July 8 start against the Indians in Cleveland.
"It's feeling really good," Tanaka said through an interpreter. "Really, I didn't feel anything special compared to just regular tossing. I thought everything went well."
Tanaka still needs to advance to throwing bullpen sessions and batting practice, then facing hitters in games, but said that he feels no pain in his elbow. Tanaka believes that it is possible he will make it back to the big leagues in September.
"I think I have a chance, if everything progresses the way I want it to and we want it to," Tanaka said.
Each session without discomfort is encouraging to manager Joe Girardi, who said that Tanaka will have a scheduled day off from throwing on Thursday and then will get back to work in Florida on Friday.
"I think once you start seeing him in games, whether it's a rehab game or a regular game, you'll have a better idea really of where he's at," Girardi said.
Girardi said that he is keeping the light on for Tanaka to tack a few more starts onto what had been an extremely promising rookie campaign.
"That's our hope," Girardi said. "We wouldn't be going through this if we didn't expect him to pitch for us. Our hope is he'll pitch in September."
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @bryanhoch and read his MLBlog, Bombers Beat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Alden W. Roepke, age 81, of New Germany, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Lighthouse in Waconia.
Funeral Service held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church Hollywood Twp., New Germany with Rev. Dean Mahlum officiating; visitation was Monday 4 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia and one hour prior to the service at church; interment Church Cemetery.
Alden was born on March 27, 1932 in New Germany the son of Emil and Hilda (Karels) Roepke. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in New Germany. On Sept. 14, 1951 he was united in marriage to Darlene Will.
Alden graduated from Central High School in Norwood in 1950. He was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Hollywood. Alden was a lifelong dairy farmer in Hollywood Twp. and a 35 year employee at Super Value Warehouse in Hopkins. He enjoyed fishing and going "up north."
Alden was preceded in death by his wife Darlene; son Steven; parents Hilda and Emil Roepke; father-in-law and mother-in-law Wilmer and Olga Will; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Eugene Will, Arlen and Joan Will, Arlyce Larson, Mary Ann and Arnie Kes; nephew David Roepke.
Alden is survived by his loving family children and spouses Scheryl "Scher" and Tom Moonen of Waconia, Sheila and Mark Heuer of Lake Crystal, Scott Roepke of New Germany, Shelley and Jim Borka of New Germany; grandchildren Josh Moonen and fiancée Sara Hogel of St. Bonifacius, Alesha and Nick Schutz of Waconia, Amy Heuer of Fountain Hills, Arizona, Jayson and Becky Heuer of Las Vegas, Nevada, Heidi Heuer of St. Paul, John Borka of Winsted, Jacob Borka of New Germany; great-grandchildren Matthew and Ginny Heuer; brothers and sisters-in-law Donald and Mabel Roepke of Waseca, Darrell and Sandi Roepke of Norwood Young America; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Marcia Schiferli of Excelsior, David Larson of Maple Plain, Millie and Gordy Miller of New Germany, Lanette and Curtis Thaemert of Mayer; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Casket Bearer are Alden's grandchildren.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia; www.johnsonfh.com.
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Alden W. Roepke, age 81, of New Germany, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Lighthouse in Waconia.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- I spend countless hours questioning what I think I know about everything from reasons for my existence to less lofty propositions such as what will Apple ( AAPL) do next and can Intel ( INTC) succeed in the living room?It's a tortuous process that usually ends with frustration upon the realization that
- Intel will do a set-top box. In fact, it already has one, you just aren't allowed to see it. Yet.
- It has a unique brand name, but Huggers can't tell us what it is.
- We'll probably see it before the end of the year.
- Talks with big media companies are going well.
- The consumer will have better control over what they consume and when they consume it.
- You should be able to do things such as take one Netflix (NFLX) account and personalize it for individual users. No more seeing your kids recommendations when you sit down to binge on Netflix.


text: 18 January 2013 Leader: In defence of universal benefits Sign up for our weekly email * The government presents its far-reaching changes to the welfare system as a fiscal necessity. Introducing the Welfare Benefits Uprating Bill in the House of Commons on 8 January, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, declared: "We don't take this decision lightly, but we have to get this deficit under control or this country will be bankrupt like Greece and like Spain and we'll have huge borrowing costs." Yet many of the measures the government has brought in, or is proposing to bring in, fail on their own terms. The changes to child benefit, which came into effect on 7 January and transformed an entitlement available to all into a means-tested benefit, disbursed according to need, are a case in point. Experience shows that the bureaucratic costs of administering means-tested benefits frequently far outweigh the hoped-for savings. Then there are the anomalies in the government's scheme which led one of its natural supporters, the free-market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, to describe it as "pro - bably the single most incompetent change to the benefits system since the Second World War". Under the changes, families in which one parent earns more than £50,000 will lose part of their child benefit, while those with a joint income of £90,000 in which both parents earn £45,000 will keep theirs. Mr Duncan Smith likes to invoke the shade of Sir William Beveridge when defending his reforms, but the cuts to child benefit run counter to the animating spirit of the postwar welfare settlement, in which contributions made in work created entitlement to benefits – entitlements that were an expression of equal citizenship and status. The very universal character of welfare state institutions was seen as an important vehicle of social solidarity and cohesion. Today, the government sees things very differently. In its view, welfare services are to be aimed only at those in direst need. The problem with this, as the social theorist Richard Titmuss once argued, is that "services for the poor will always be poor services". Subscribe from just £1 per issue This article first appeared in the 14 January 2013 issue of the New Statesman, Dinosaurs vs modernisers More


text: Show Hide image Politics 14 January 2013 'Bucket List' blogger Alice Pyne dies aged 17 The courageous teen passes away after a battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Sign up for our weekly email * In 2011, the New Statesman reported on the 'bucket list' blog by a terminally ill 15-year-old that became an immediate internet phenomenon. Alice Pyne, the ambitious and determined teen behind the blog, has died after a five year battle with cancer. She suffered from Hodgkin's Lymphoma and passed away with her parents and sister at her bedside on Saturday. Alice began her blog after being informed that her illness was terminal. She described how the spread of cancer throughout her body was "a pain because there's so much stuff that I still want to do". The blog therefore documented her 'bucket list'; a catalogue of ambitions she intended to achieve before her battle was lost. Her aspirations ranged from everyday activities such as attending her school leavers' prom and having a nice photo taken with her dog, to meeting Take That, and going whale watching. Most essentially, her goal was to get 'everyone to join a bone marrow register'. Alice and her family, from Ulverston in Cumbria, were shocked at the response her first post achieved, with over 2000 comments indicating just how much she had captured the world's attention. "Oh dear… I thought that I was just doing a little blog for a few friends!" she wrote in her next message. Her blog has since racked up over 4.5 million views, as readers were invited to follow her struggles and triumphs, witnessing the completion of her bucket list one by one, and hearing about some of the best days of her life. The teen went on to accomplish more than most: she set up her own charity, Alice's Escapes, for other young terminally ill children; met the Prime Minister; won a Pride of Britain award; earned a British Empire Medal for services to charity; and inspired thousands to sign up to a Bone Marrow register - all the while keeping the world updated with her refreshing optimism. In a message on her blog on Saturday, her mother informed her daughter's followers that "Our darling girl, Alice, gained her angel wings today", going on to say that the family are "devastated" and "know that our lives will never again be the same". In her last post on New Years' Day, Alice expressed her own surprise at how long she managed to continue fighting her battle, "I'm so excited…because every time I plan something, I always think that I won't be here to see it happen, and then I am". For information on becoming a bone marrow donor, visit www.anthonynolan.org Subscribe from just £1 per issue More


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Thousands of air travelers scrambled to change their plans Thursday after airlines canceled flights to the Northeast, New England and parts of Canada in advance of Winter Storm Nemo.
The storm was expected to dump up to 2 feet of snow Friday and Saturday from the New York City metro area to Maine, according to the National Weather Service. Snow is expected to be accompanied by high winds with gusts up to 75 mph.
Airlines began canceling Friday flights as storm forecasts worsened on Thursday. By mid-afternoon Thursday, more than 1,600 U.S. flights had been canceled compared with 129 on Wednesday, according to the online flight-tracking service FlightAware.com.
Newark Liberty International Airport led in cancellations with more than 500 inbound and outbound flights taken off the schedule. LaGuardia Airport in New York was second with more than 280 canceled flights. United Airlines had the biggest schedule disruptions after it canceled nearly 400 flights, according to FlightAware.com
The major airlines waived their usual charge for reservation changes for Friday and Saturday flights to specified airports in the storm's path and urged travelers to postpone or reroute their trips.
George Hobica at AirfareWatchdog.com said that with flights nearly fully-booked these days, it could take three to four days for the airlines to get back on schedule, especially to destinations with limited flights.
"Luckily, there are lots of flights from Southern California to the NYC/Newark region, so it's much better than if you were flying from Des Moines to Waco," he said. "Boston has fewer flights, but still a lot."
He noted that if travelers haven't started their outward journeys yet, they can get a full refund if their flights are canceled. They don't have to rebook at a later date unless they still want to make the trip.
"If you missed the funeral, there may be no reason to go," Hobica said.
For those who need to rebook, Hobica said the fastest way to get through may be to leave a message for a callback on the airline's reservation line.
"I got a callback within 30 minutes from United," said Hobica, who had to rebook last fall because of Superstorm Sandy.
Travelers who booked through Expedia or Travelocity might get help faster using those services. Hobica said he's also found airline Twitter accounts useful for requesting changes.
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14 kids from 9 different mothers. Sleeping with at least 9 women and 5 daughters?
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HOUSTON, United States (AFP) - Basketball Hall of Famer and former Houston Rockets guard Calvin Murphy was charged here with aggravated sexual assault and three cases of indecency with a child.
The allegations involve five of his daughters.
Assistant District Attorney Lance Long confirmed the charges were filed by the Harris County district attorney's office.
Murphy, 55, was expected to appear in court this week, Long said, adding that Murphy, an analyst on the Rockets' National Basketball Association (NBA) television broadcasts, has 14 children with nine different mothers.
The Rockets issued a news release Monday saying Murphy had asked for and received a leave of absence from his TV responsiblities.
Former Rockets forward Matt Bullard will assume Murphy's duties.
Murphy, who stood 5-foot-8, was one of the best little men in NBA history. He averaged 17.9 points and 4.4 assists during a 13-year career that ended in 1983.
He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1971 while a member of the then-San Diego Rockets.
Murphy holds the league's single-season record with a 95.8 free-throw percentage and is third all-time at 89.2 percent.


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The funeral for one of the two policewomen murdered in a gun and grenade attack is due to be held at Manchester Cathedral.
Pc Nicola Hughes was just 23 with her whole life ahead of her, her devastated family has said.
She died in the line of duty along with her colleague Pc Fiona Bone, 32, when they were lured to their deaths by a bogus burglary call to a house in Hattersley, Tameside on September 18. The shocking murders prompted a huge outpouring of public support with condolences paid by the Queen and Prime Minister David Cameron.
Sir Peter Fahy, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), described the force's fallen policewomen as "two wonderful human beings, two very dedicated officers".
Pc Hughes, who lived in the Oldham area with her mother, Susan, also leaves behind her father, Bryn, and younger brother, Sam. She joined Greater Manchester Police in 2009, because her family said she wanted to make a difference and was doing a job she loved and was happy with her life.
Officers from forces across the country have volunteered to cover the shifts of GMP colleagues so they can attend the service.
Entry to both funerals is by invitation only, but central Manchester is expected to come to a standstill as members of the public pay their respects when the cortege passes through the heart of the city centre along Deansgate.
Police chiefs said they have been overwhelmed and heartened by the public support with more than 25,000 messages of condolence on its website, 19,000 via Facebook and another 1,000 on Twitter.
The funeral of Pc Bone will take place on Thursday morning at the Cathedral.
Dale Cregan, 29, is currently on remand accused of the murder of both policewomen, two further murders and four attempted murders.


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Northern Ballet goes to the Ball
As The Nutcracker returns to packed houses in Leeds Grand Theatre this Christmas, Northern Ballet is excited to announce plans for Christmas yet to come.
The Company will bring the ultimate rags to riches fairytale to the stage in December 2013 with a magical new production of Cinderella by David Nixon OBE. It will have its World Première at Leeds Grand Theatre on Tuesday 17 December and will tour nationally in 2014.
Cinderella will be David Nixon's fifteenth new full-length production for Northern Ballet where he has been Artistic Director since 2001. It is his second new ballet for 2013 which also sees the World Première and national tour of The Great Gatsby from 2 March.
One of the most beloved fairytales of all time, Cinderella tells the story of a young woman whose life is made miserable by her nasty stepmother and her two bullying stepsisters. Granted a wish by her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella's world of drudgery is left behind on one memorable night when she is swept off her feet, and out of her glass slippers, by a handsome prince.
Cinderella is the fifth addition to Northern Ballet's repertoire of highly successful family ballets which already includes The Nutcracker, Peter Pan, A Christmas Carol and Beauty & the Beast.
For further information please contact Ruth Burke-Kennedy, Head of Communications, Northern Ballet 0113 220 8000.
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Northern Ballet is one of the UK's five large ballet companies. Based in Leeds it performs throughout the UK as well as overseas. Northern Ballet's productions mix classical dance and theatre, embracing popular culture and taking inspiration from literature, opera, or giving a unique interpretation of popular classical ballets.
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Truck driver convicted of 2 murders to be released soon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) An Oregon man convicted of two murders and a person of interest in others will be released from prison in two weeks.
The state Department of Corrections says 49-year-old Scott William Cox will return to Yamhill County for post-prison supervision after his Feb. 22 release.
The long-haul truck driver pleaded no contest in 1993 to two counts of murder.
One victim, Rheena Ann Brunson, was found stabbed to death in front of a Portland grocery store in November 1990. The other, Victoria Rhone, was found strangled in Portland in 1991.
Cox was not charged in any other killings. At the time of his arrest, police agencies in cities along his routes examined the unsolved deaths of young women who frequented truck stops.


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January 3, 2013
In A Pickle
That Blank Expression
The first thing I'd like to do is thank the BBWAA for admitting me to its ranks even though I'm merely a part-time blogger and weekly contributor to a website that has, in the past, had as an implicit mission statement the Association's destruction.
The second thing I'd like to do is thank the BBWAA for waiving its usual 10-year rule whereby one does not acquire a Hall of Fame vote until one has been a member of the Association for a decade. Really, you're too kind.
The third thing I'd like to do is cheerfully remind the BBWAA that I've kept a copy of the photos that we discussed in a safe and unreachable location and that I have implemented a dead man's switch that will release those photos to the public in the event that something happens to either me or my membership status. Happy 2013, y'all.
With those preliminaries out of the way, I'm turning in a blank ballot this year. I take my obligations to the Hall very seriously, and I know that some people think this year's crop of eligible retirees is the most qualified we've ever seen. I've heard tell of bloggists who would put 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 names on their ballots if (a) there were more than 10 votes allowed and (b) they'd had the foresight to be lurking around Nashville in the wee hours with a Nikon D2H and a high-powered lens.
Well, bah to them. I don't see 1.4 good candidates, much less 14.
That said, I once was an uncredentialed bloggist myself and I sympathize to a certain degree with some positions of the Interneterati, principally the idea that Hall of Fame voters should be transparent about their decisions and rationales. Voters are media members, after all, many of whom have columns and much-followed Twitter accounts. They have outlets for their explanations. Here, then, I use my outlet to explain my position on all 37 candidates.
As you can see, my blank ballot wasn't even particularly close. No other kind of ballot would even be defensible, unless you're one of those sick bastards who's actually okay with mustaches. (And if you are, well. I think the thing speaks for itself.) Better luck next year to Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, and the rest. But not to Jeff Kent. No. Never.
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Kent has a triple whammy: his first name AND a mustache AND he's a known liar (fell while fixing his truck, ha!), so he's really screwed. Even if you say his appearance on Survivor falls under the "one negative canceling another" corollary, that still leaves two others. Or do the two remaining negatives cancel each other out? I'm confused now.
Jan 03, 2013 08:10 AM
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Is your gripe against the name "Jeff" limited to those who spell it that way? So, Geoff Blum will get your support when his time comes?
Jan 03, 2013 09:57 AM
#5 -- But if Piazza's marriage were seen as a noble attempt by him to Save her, well, shouldn't that count as "moral"?
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Part of our promise to you is that we protect your servers – when they are physically in our data centers, and when they're 30,000 feet in the air.
This past weekend, we conquered land and sky to successfully migrate nearly 200 white boxes from our IAD data center our DFW data center. The migration allows us to consolidate operations into larger, more cost- and energy-efficient data centers. It also allows customers to take advantage of the full Rackspace Hybrid Cloud portfolio. The migration was also a chance for us to flex the muscle of Fanatical Support®.
The 200 servers were relocated to Dallas in just under eight hours with the help of our Dedicated Migration Team. The migration took a great deal of planning – it was a precise choreography. It had to happen on off-peak hours and there had to be minimal downtime.
We started the migration with a prep meeting to make sure that our Rackers in both data centers were ready. Our Dedicated Migration techs shut down the servers remotely using scripts, which were also programmed to change the IPs and convert the legacy networks to the networks required in DFW.
Once the servers were shut down, we placed them on pallets that were pre-staged and wrapped them to protect them from outside elements like rain and dirt. We secured the servers to the pallets using cargo bands.
Each pallet had a ShockWatch warning sign, which allowed us to keep track of any pallets that received a knock during the move. The signs had liquid in a tube that would turn red if they received a big bump or drop. The pallets were then carefully loaded onto trucks and taken to the airport near IAD for departure.
We arrived at the airport shortly after 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning and, using forklifts, immediately started loading the pallets onto a waiting Boeing 727 that we chartered exclusively for the migration. The plane was ready to take off one hour later.
The flight itself was a noisy 2 ½ hours – but the leg room was unparalleled (and the servers didn't seem to have any complaints).
Once we arrived in Dallas, it took just 15 minutes to unload the plane. From there, we loaded the servers onto waiting trucks, and headed to DFW for the handoff.
At DFW, the Rackspace migration team was prepared and waiting for the white boxes – it was like a relay racer passing the baton to the next runner.
More than 10 Rackers consoled into servers at one time in one row. All of the firewalls were pre-staged and configured for these servers, allowing us to plug and play for the most part – all we had to do was replace finicky power supplies on a handful of boxes.
We had most of the boxes online at 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning, and the migration was closed out two hours later.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- For a Rhode Island police chief, the question of what happened after a high-speed chase during Tropical Storm Irene and how he portrayed it has put his livelihood and freedom on the line.
The police chief in North Providence, Col. John J. Whiting, is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars from the pocketbook of a stripper whose SUV crashed after a high-speed chase last August. Authorities say he changed his story about what happened to the money after police say he confessed to a fellow officer that he stole it.
Whiting's case returns to court Monday. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of criminal solicitation to obstruct justice and larceny over $500.
Whiting did not return calls. His lawyer declined to comment.


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It may sound like another buzz word in parenting, but in these days of tightly packed schedules and high expectations from learning, open-ended play has become a vital and sometimes threatened part of a child's life.
According to the Play and Playground Encyclopaedia, open-ended play allows children to express themselves in play freely and creatively, not bound by pre-set limitations or known or expected outcomes.
There are no rules to follow as such, although children must be safe, protected and supervised. There are also no specific problems to solve, no correct answer and no pressure to produce an end product and actually finish the game.
In contrast, closed-ended activities have a determined outcome, a right answer and a restriction on individual differences (think puzzles, many board games and even computer games).
Researchers and early childhood experts believe there are many benefits to open-ended play. It requires children to fire up their imagination – that box isn't going to become a car, boat or oven without it. It enhances a child's ability to think symbolically and abstractly which helps develop creativity and intelligence. Social and emotional abilities are developed as children role-play with "what-if" possibilities that strengthen their understanding of the world around them and consequences to actions. They also learn empathy, cooperation, problem solving and leadership skills through make-believe play.
Sonja Walker*, director at Kids First Children's Services, says this style of play can be labelled "I wonder". "It's a great phrase and really sums up what preschoolers are engaging in when they play in this kind of unstructured way. "It gives kids the freedom to invent, create and work out consequences from their own actions."
She says that it seems more and more parents and carers are finding it hard to include sessions of this kind of play in a child's life because of time restrictions and mums and dads feeling they should be fully and actively involved in every aspect of their kids' lives.
"It's good for parents to be observers rather than actively controlling the play and telling their children what should be done when and how," Sonja says.
"Young children always need supervision but they don't always need a parent solving their problems, directing their play and making their decisions.
"It's open-ended play that builds resilience and helps them learn to self regulate."
Firstly, parents need to quash that urge to hover and control, says Sonja. But there are also some great materials and toys that help inspire unstructured and free-flowing play. Open-ended play materials are objects that in a child's hands have multiple uses and infinite possibilities. These can include:
And one of the best places to encourage open-ended play, says Sonja, is the great outdoors. "It's OK to send the kids outside or take them to a park and let them run free – supervised, of course. They'll love it."
*Sonja Walker, director of Kids First Children's Services.
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This article was written by Fiona Baker as part of the 'Magic of play' campaign, sponsored by Play-Doh.


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