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WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS, Texas — Visit Barrington Living History Farm March 24 and 25 to learn about the "True Texas Women" who helped tame the wild Texas frontier. The special program commemorates Texas History Month and Women's History Month.
Explore the lives of the "gentle tamers and sunbonneted helpmates" such as Republic of Texas First Lady Mary Jones and businesswoman and sometime criminal Pamelia Mann, who refused to live in anyone's shadow.
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Barrington Living History Farm replicates the Washington County plantation of the Republic of Texas' last president, Anson Jones. Costumed re-enactors depict the daily life of Washington County farm families in the 1850s at the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site attraction. The original dog-trot style Anson Jones Home and other hand-built log structures lend an air of authenticity to the surroundings.
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Benton Memorial Park Association, a cemetery association incorporated under the laws of the state of Oregon, was formed on the 27th day of September 1935. Those present at that event were Kenneth Cooper, Vernon B. Layman, Lester G. Oehler, Arthur Tichner, P.L. Walker and George Whiteside. The trustees elected were: Lester G. Oehler, F.L. Walker and George Whiteside. Chosen to serve as chairman was George Whiteside, while F.L. Walker was selected as clerk. At a later date, J.A. Hanson became a trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Lester Oehler.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the breast cancer vaccines market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Galena Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: GALE) with the 2013 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation. The company's revolutionary product, NeuVax, has the potential to address a huge unmet medical need for a breast cancer vaccine and provide significant cost-savings to both patients and governments.
NeuVax (nelipepimut-S or E75), a nonapeptide, derived from the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) oncogene, is co-administered with the immunoadjuvant granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in an intradermal injection. It is the first breast cancer vaccine to reach Phase III clinical trials and could very well emerge as an off-the-shelf cancer immunotherapy treatment to prevent recurrence.
In Phase II studies, NeuVax was shown to prevent or delay breast cancer recurrence in women with early-stage, high-risk (node positive), HER2 low-to-intermediate (immunohistochemical (IHC) 1+/2+ or fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) <2.2) disease. NeuVax immunotherapy uses the patient's own immune system to target tumor cells in a highly-specific, less toxic and more-convenient way than conventional cancer therapies.
"Based on Phase II results, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted NeuVax a Special Protocol Assessment for a Phase III study, for which patient enrollment has already begun," said Frost & Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Aiswariya Chidambaram. "This 700-patient study has a primary endpoint of disease-free survival (DFS) after 139 events or three yearsthe timeframe within which the disease is likely to relapse in approximately 25 percent of patients."
Multiple clinical trials have proven that NeuVax is safe and effective in stimulating cytotoxic (CD8+) T-cells in a highly specific manner to target HER2 expressing cells. After establishing statistical significance in the prevention of recurrence of breast cancer in 24-month and 36-month periods, the 60-month Phase 1/2 trial demonstrated a 5.6 percent recurrence rate, compared to a 25.9 percent recurrence rate in the control arm.
NeuVax has also delivered promising results in combination with Herceptin® (trastuzumab; Roche/Genentech) in early-stage HER2 1+, 2+ patients. Preclinical studies with trastuzumab suggest that the drug could increase antigen presentation by tumor cells by promoting receptor internalization and subsequent proteosomal degradation of the HER2 protein, resulting in efficient recognition and lysis of HER2-expressing cells. In addition, a Phase IIa study (NeuVax + trastuzumab) showed improved efficacy of the combination therapy at the end of 24 months, with no added cardiotoxicity.
Encouraged by these positive results, Galena Biopharma will commence a 300-patient Phase IIb study in early-stage HER2 1+, 2+ patients, who were previously on adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This will enable the company to compare NeuVax with trastuzumab combination versus trastuzumab monotherapy.
"NeuVax is capable of continuously activating the immune system and maintaining therapeutic levels of killer T-cells with a convenient intradermal-dosing schedule, unlike the existing monoclonal antibody therapy, which requires frequent, ongoing and intravenous infusion," noted Chidambaram. "This not only provides significant cost-saving benefits to the patient, but also improves compliance."
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has developed an innovative element in a product by leveraging leading-edge technologies. The award recognizes the value-added features/benefits of the product and the increased ROI it offers customers, which, in turn, increases customer acquisition and overall market penetration potential.
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NeuVax (nelipepimut-S) is the immmunodominant nonapeptide derived from the extracellular domain of the HER2 protein, a well-established target for therapeutic intervention in breast carcinoma. The nelipepimut sequence stimulates specific CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) following binding to HLA-A2/A3 molecules on antigen presenting cells (APC). These activated specific CTLs recognize, neutralize and destroy through cell lysis HER2 expressing cancer cells, including occult cancer cells and micrometastatic foci. The nelipepimut immune response can also generate CTLs to other immunogenic peptides through inter- and intra-antigenic epitope spreading. Based on a successful Phase 2 trial, which achieved its primary endpoint of disease-free survival (DFS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted NeuVax a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for its Phase 3 PRESENT (Prevention of Recurrence in Early-Stage, Node-Positive Breast Cancer with Low to Intermediate HER2 Expression with NeuVax Treatment) study. The Phase 3 trial is ongoing and additional information on the study can be found at the recently updated website www.neuvax.com.
According to the National Cancer Institute, over 230,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer annually. Of these women, only about 25% are HER2 positive (IHC 3+). NeuVax targets the approximately 50%-60% of these women who are HER2 negative (IHC 1+/2+ or FISH < 2.2) and achieve remission with current standard of care, but have no available HER2-targeted adjuvant treatment options to maintain their disease-free status.
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U.S. House of Representatives' passage of legislation Sept. 19 to cut food stamp benefits by $40 billion over 10 years may complicate negotiations to pass a farm bill but it is not a deal-breaker, sources say.
The House bill, passing with only Republican support, by a margin of 217 to 210, jeopardizes chances for passing a farm bill, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said in a news release. "Not only does this House bill represent a shameful attempt to kick millions of families in need off of food assistance, it's also a monumental waste of time," Stabenow said.
She said the bill as it stands won't pass the Senate.
However, Stabenow said if House Republican leaders "drop the divisive issues, appoint conferees and work with us in a bipartisan way," a farm bill can be finalized.
"It's time to get a comprehensive farm bill done to give farmers and ranchers the certainty they need to continue growing the economy," she said.
With farm bill programs expiring at the end of September, the time is short to act.
The House and Senate have always been far apart relative to the nutrition title of the farm bill, said Kam Quarles, director of legislative affairs for the Washington, D.C.-based McDermott Will & Emery law firm.
"That story remains the same and in order to get to a final bill they have got to sit down and conference it," Quarles said.
Savings in the broader farm bill — and particularly the nutrition title — could be valuable for other priorities such as the debt-limit debate, he said.
The prospect of sharply higher dairy prices may also spur House and Senate leaders to compromise on the farm bill.
"Optimistically, all of those things linked together make me believe they are going to move relatively quickly to try to resolve the difference and put together a reauthorized bill," he said.
After the Senate passed its version of the farm bill in June, the House of Representatives passed the farm bill without the nutrition title by a narrow vote in July. Passage of the nutrition title on Sept. 19 will allow the House and Senate to appoint conference committee members to see if a compromise can be reached.
Quarles said fruit and vegetable advocates need a new farm bill to revive funding to the Specialty Crops Research Initiative, a program that has been without funding since the 2008 farm bill was extended last year.


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As expected here at SD, the latest Fed minutes are pure propaganda claiming the Fed may end QE soon as the economy is recovering more quickly than expected. This is as even Walmart's sales are crashing.
Cue the anticipated smash in gold and silver.
and….Gold & silver dropping vertically as expected. Unbelievable.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 24-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced Thursday to five and a half years in federal prison and a 10-year term of supervised release for making extortionate threats over the Internet and possessing images and videos of child pornography.
Joshua Williamson was also ordered to register as a sex offender and forfeit his computer media.
According to court documents, from February 2011 through June 7, 2011, Williamson repeatedly used a computer and interactive computer services to transmit threatening communications to several females over the Internet. He transmitted these threatening communications with the intent to extort sexually explicit photographic images from the victims.
Williamson compromised their email and social networking accounts in an effort to gather personal information about them, including sexually suggestive and provocative photographs. He sent email or other electronic communications to the victims, demanding they send him nude and sexually explicit photographic images. Williamson would inform the victim that if she did not comply with his demand, he would send sexually suggestive and provocative pictures to her friends on her email contact and mailing lists.
Williamson hacked into the email accounts and social networking sites of dozens of women. In doing so, he was able to access and obtain photographs of some of the victims.
On May 19, 2011, Williamson sent extortionate emails to about 75 other females requesting that the victims send him "full nude photos" or risk having pictures sent to the victims' email and Facebook contacts.
Williamson used several Internet protocol addresses to access the Internet and send out the extortionate emails. He used an anonymizer program in an unsuccessful effort to conceal his identity.
A forensic analysis of Williamson's computer revealed folders titled in the names of nearly 150 different women. Many of the folders contained photographs of the women, as well as their personal information. About 23 images and 31 videos of child pornography were also found on his computer.
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1. Marion Nicoll: A Retrospective at the Nickle Galleries (Opening Friday, Jan. 25)
Marion Nicoll was both the first female instructor at the Alberta College of Art (before it added the "and Design" to its name) and the first prairie woman to join the Royal Canadian Academy. The Nickle Galleries, which recently changed its name and moved across the University of Calgary campus into the Taylor Family Digital Library, hosts a retrospective exhibition of Nicoll's long career. On display will be over 70 works spanning 40 years, including Journey to the Mountains, which you can see above.
2. Gaslight at Vertigo Playhouse Theatre (Opening Saturday, Jan. 26)
Gas Light was written in 1938 by British playwright Patrick Hamilton and spawned both a British and an American film version. (The trailer for the American one is above). It also spawned it's own term—gaslighting—which describes a specific form of psychological abuse. Vertigo is not the only company launching a new production this weekend, as Bruce Weir details in this handy gallery. Also, don't forget about the High Performance Rodeo, which continues as detailed in its handy online schedule.
3. No Roads Here: Corb Lund's Alberta at the Glenbow (Opening Saturday, Jan. 26)
Corb Lund isn't just an iconic Albertan musician, he also has deep roots in this province as a fourth-generation cowboy. The new exhibition at the Glenbow opening this weekend is a personal exploration of the province's history inspired by nine of Lund's tracks.
4. Eighth Blackbird at Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, U of C (Saturday, Jan. 26)
The Grammy-Award winning Eighth Blackbird chamber music ensemble tapped Calgary composer Allan Bell to compose a piece for their trip to Calgary. He delivered Sages, as he explains in a Q+A with Swerve's Jacquie Moore. The ensemble performs as part of the University of Calgary department of music's Happening Festival of New Music and Media.
5. Festival Hall Unleashed at Festival Hall (Saturday, Jan. 26)
Years of work and fundraising have led to this moment: The Calgary Folk Music Festival finally has a year-round venue to call its own. Festival Hall opens to the public this weekend with a free, day-long extravaganza featuring local bands and DJs. Read more about the Hall in this week's Our Town.
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Texas' skid at six after Lewis falters late
ARLINGTON -- With the way the Rangers' offense has been going, they needed a superior pitching performance from their starting pitcher on Tuesday night.
Colby Lewis gave them one for six innings before being ambushed in the seventh, and the Rangers' losing streak is now at six games.
The Tigers scored five runs off Lewis and reliever Ben Rowen in the seventh inning and went on to defeat the Rangers, 8-2, in the opener of a six-game homestand. Their losing streak -- which started on the last road trip -- aside, the Rangers have lost five of six and 12 of their last 18 at home.
Offensively, the Rangers were limited to eight singles and a double against Tigers starter Drew Smyly and three relievers while going 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position. The only extra-base hit came with two outs in the ninth.
Texas is hitting .221 with a .333 slugging percentage and 17 runs scored during the six-game skid.
"It's obvious we have more than half the season to go, but we're not worried," third baseman Adrian Beltre said. "But obviously, it's hard to be losing four, five in a row. It's not fun, it's not fun. We have to find a way to create more runs -- running, hit and run, whatever it is, we have to find a way to get our offense going collectively. We're not doing enough to win ballgames collectively, that's the bottom line."
Beltre provided most of the Rangers' offense with four hits. The first, a single to lead off the second inning, gave him 2,500 for his career. That was the only offensive moment worth celebrating for the Rangers.
"We're just not getting the job done right now," manager Ron Washington said. "We just can't put anything together."
Lewis went into the seventh having allowed just one run in the first six innings. That run came in the first inning on a one-out home run to former teammate Ian Kinsler. Beltre tied it with a run-scoring single in the third, and it stayed that way through six. This is only the second time in 13 starts that Lewis has been able to pitch six innings.
Lewis went back out for the seventh for the first time this season, and after three pitches, the Rangers were down by two. Victor Martinez led off with a double on a 1-0 pitch, and J.D. Martinez followed by hitting the first pitch he saw over the center-field fence for a two-run homer.
"I just saw him try to get ahead of two hitters. One got him for a double, one got him for a home run," Washington said. "He threw the ball well and made good pitches. After that we couldn't stop them."
Lewis retired Nick Castellanos on a fly to center, but Austin Jackson singled to center. And that was it, as Washington brought in Rowen to try to shut down the inning.
"I don't know. … I was one of those nights," Lewis said. "I'm not going to take too much from it. I threw the pitches I needed to throw. You've got to keep it close, but they came out on top."
Rowen was unable to keep it close. Jackson stole second and scored on a single by Alex Avila. Eugenio Suarez doubled to put runners on second and third, and Rajai Davis followed with a run-scoring single to make it 5-1.
With runners at the corners, Rowen struck out Kinsler, but then walked Miguel Cabrera to load the bases. Shawn Tolleson took over, and he walked Victor Martinez to force in a run.
Lewis has now gone 13 straight outings without an official quality start. That's tied for the longest streak without one to start a season in Major League history. Steve Trout also went 13 straight without a quality start to begin the season with the Cubs in 1988. Lewis is now 1-4 with a 7.12 ERA in eight starts at home this season. He went 15-11 with a 4.24 ERA in 37 home starts from 2010 to 2012 before missing 18 months because of injury.
"I think Colby threw a pretty good game today," Beltre said. "He only gave up one run early, until the seventh inning. … We will take that every day. We'll take that. It was a good outing, but we didn't help him enough to give him the win."
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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So, let's get it started
we are gonna cop a hiding
no west
no granger
no hibbert
no hill
anyway i just want to see DJ and Gerald so i dont really care about the score.
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
FYI, you can watch this game on league pass broadband apparently.
Proud owner of 'Dutch Pacers'
YES! Finally we're back! And yeah.. that's weird I'm getting the feed on league pass broadband, very low quality camera work lol, but better than nothing I guess!!!
D.J. Augustin is already starting at the point! 5 years, $40 million - what a waste!
DJ starting in place of Hill, Green in place of Granger, Hansbrough in place of West.
witters: @imbtyler, @postgameonline
Hansbrough already attempted his first pass!
nice dunk from Green
cant find a stream.
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
impossible to find listed anywhere on the nba.com site. Not sure if it's even supposed to work, but it does.
EDIT: Believe it works with an nba.com account, but not entirely sure. Can anyone verify?
A Gerald Green fan who now finds himself rooting for the Suns.
It really does suck when your lone strem doesn't work
Guess I'll follow some through nba.com play by play
Woah, 5 offensive rebound for the Wolves already, not good
Our offense is brutally bad so far
Stop quoting people I have on ignore!
stream here guys
Illegal streaming will not be tolerated on PD
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One thing is for sure to me in 5 minutes of observation. Ahearn has no chance of making this team.
Pendy just hit a pretty decent range jumper.
Stiemsma just owned Pendy at the rim.
Is that what you called it. So far he's been awful.
I'd follow along the rest of the night but I'm DVR to watch later. Too much stuff going on all at the same time. I didn't even want to watch any of it, but it's hard to kick the rock stone cold. So I just did a little 6 min taste.


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Borbon's fate to be decided on Tuesday
ARLINGTON -- For the last nine days, Julio Borbon has been in limbo, waiting to see where fate will take him next. On Tuesday, he'll find out.
"I'm excited for what's coming," said Borbon, who will likely either be part of a trade or designated for assignment on Tuesday, when the Rangers need to open a roster spot to make room for No. 5 starter Nick Tepesch. "I don't know what it is, but I'm looking forward to it."
The Rangers kept Borbon, a third centerfielder coming out of Spring Training, to buy time, hoping they might find a deal for him. So far, that hasn't happened.
"I really don't know what's going on," Borbon said. "I've heard rumors, but nothing's been solidified."
Borbon hit .317 (19-60) in Spring Training, including 10-for-25 in his last 12 Cactus League games. The Rangers expect to lose him if they have to put him on waivers, but they'll have 10 more days to trade him, release him or outright him to one of their Minor League affiliates.
With rookie Leonys Martin and Craig Gentry splitting center field duties, the Rangers have no room to keep Borbon.
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A teen with diabetes teams with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to raise more awareness of the disease.
Mitzvah Hero: Sophie Waldman of Cheltenham, who turned her Bat Mitzvah project at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am in Abington into an ongoing commitment to battle diabetes.
What It's All About: The 13-year-old — an 8th grade student at Cedarbrook Middle School — has Type 1 diabetes and chose the write stuff to educate youngsters recently diagnosed with the disease on what to expect. The "junior ambassador" for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is writing a book on the topic to be self-published by her family and donated to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which will make it available for patients in its endocrine section.
Explains our Mitzvah Hero: "I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes right after my 9th birthday. I spent a week at CHOP with my parents," Sloane and Gary, "learning about my diagnosis and what my life would be like. As things quieted down and my 'new normal' began, my mom and I had ideas for educating those who were going through those first scary days and months after diagnosis."
Not Just a One-Time Thing: Friends and family know Sophie has her energy in the right place. The work she is engaged in for the research foundation has many parts to it: "I have a walk team for the Walk to Cure Diabetes run by the JDRF annually," which has raised more than $30,000. The teen also speaks on behalf of the organization at functions.
Good for Them: Sophie's not the only one sweet on volunteer work: Sisters Carly, 15, and Maggie, 9, also give time and effort to the foundation.
"I want other kids to know that life with Type 1 is manageable and you can still do anything you want," says Sophie, who is eager to build on her success: "I hope to be an architect when I grow up and I know I will continue to raise money and awarenesss for the JDRF."


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Based on Roald Dahl´s beloved children's book, "James" follows the titular orphan as he escapes his miserable existence via a magical, fuzzy fruit and befriends a crew of madcap arthropods. The show is enthusiastically performed by the game cast, but enthusiasm is all they have to work with. Jokes, quips and songs fall flat, and entire chunks of dialogue are either inaudible or incomprehensible. At times it is difficult to see what a child would glean from it all, other than being distracted by the din and some colorful costumes.
The true highlight of the show is the set, sound and projection design. The creative use of backdrop projection to depict the gargantuan peach, light graphics on the stage floor and simple yet effective sonic flourishes work to immerse you in this world. Although the decision to stage most of the action on a spiral staircase at the rear of the set — likely for practical reasons — affords some fun cast interactions, it inhibits a true suspension of disbelief into this fantasy world.
"James" does have enough whimsy to mostly entertain children (the target audience), but adults might find themselves squirming as if they'd sat on a peach pit.
"James and the Giant Peach"
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Way to take a compliment as a put down.Originally Posted by btowncolt
Did you read the article? It was 100% about how Boston would be an easier match-up for the Pistons but they still want to play the Pacers. Aside from what that says about the Pistons players, it says they respect the Pacers and think they are a better team then the Celtics (something many of your own fans didn't believe after game 1). That is a compliment.Originally Posted by btowncolt
Your statement, that they just want to end your team's season twice, is completely uncorroborated opinion.
That pretty much sums it up. TeeheeOriginally Posted by btowncolt
And we really need to stop looking past tonight's game.
Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.
Please. There is nothing in your original post to indicate its sarcasm which is evident by the fact that others (not just me) took it seriously. And yes, please take my statements as hard and fast rules of message board regulations. Also, please note that being overly sarcastic in your following posts does not add sarcasm into your first post.Originally Posted by btowncolt
Lasty, please use scientific notation for your scale.
The Pistons are the favorite in either matchup so not assuming that they could beat either team would be disingenuous and so stating that they should in fact beat either team does not make it an underhanded compliment.
My God !! Did I just type that. I need another drink.
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My nine-year-old son Nicholas threw himself into nearly five hours of sport in one day at Butlins Minehead – and when you add crazy golf, brisk walks along the prom, fun bike rides and catching practice with his dad Chris the other four days weren't much different.
Our action-packed stay was blessed with the best weather of summer 2012 so you can hardly blame us for wanting to spend so much time soaking up the sun.
As soon as we checked into our well-equipped gold apartment, Nicholas was scouring the chunky entertainment guide for details of the week's sporting sessions.
Every now and then we did sit down from time to time though to take in the excellent Festival live music show in the resort's large Centre Stage venue and Carnival des Animales, performed by Butlins' flexible friends Circolombia.
We refuelled in the resort's new Quayside premier dining restaurant, which offers an impressive buffet choice at both breakfast and dinner time. In the morning, as well as the ubiquitous full English, there's a selection of fresh fruit, cereals and pastries plus Nicholas's favourite, pancakes. Later in the day, options include traditional favourites such as fish 'n' chips alongside stir fries, a carvery and plenty of yummy puds. As well as offering a non-stop programme of family entertainment, the Minehead resort also looks good with landscaped grounds, copious colourful floral baskets and quiet spots to read a book. Lively or lazy days, the choice is yours.
The clean, sandy beach is two minutes' walk away and the Somerset town is also blessed with a charming harbour and outstanding views from North Hill. Dunster Castle, an impressive National Trust property with beautiful hillside gardens, and Exmoor are both within easy reach.
Butlins' summer sale covers all three resorts, Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness. Three nights start from £60 per person per break, four nights from £100pp per break and seven nights from £165pp per break.
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When Colorado won the 2012 Pac-12 tournament title at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the first person to climb the ladder and snip a piece of the net was a fan. Buffaloes athletic director Mike Bohn decided it shouldn't be only players and coaches who shared in the championship tradition.
Bohn had arranged for 50 members of the Colorado student cheering section — the enthusiastic C-Unit — to travel to L.A. for the tournament, and he asked coach Tad Boyle if one of them could join the players in the net-cutting ceremony.
Nick Shearon was the lucky undergrad picked to represent the C-Unit after the Buffs beat Arizona 53-51. For the event, he was dressed in a cape and suit of armor, a stark example of the unique attire popular in the student section.
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STAGE TUBE: Preview Khecari's THE CLINKING, CLANKING LOWESLEAF and PALES, Coming to Chicago
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Khecari, choreographers Jonathan Meyer and Julia Rae Antonick present two world premieres co-presented by Links Hall in Chicago. The Clinking, Clanking Lowesleaf and Pales spans over two weekends, July 20 – 22 and July 26 – 29. Check out a preview of the works in the video below!
The Clinking, Clanking Lowesleaf was created by Julia Rae Antonick and Jonathan Meyer by installing the work in progress in different venues like the Museum of Contemporary Art for the Dance/USA conference in June 2011 and then in December at Hamlin Park. Born from a long study of partnering techniques including tango, swing, and contact improvisation and influenced by movement as diverse as capoeira, butoh, Indonesian and modern dance, the work is a paean to the "kinetic joyride"; a deep exploration of physical connection and momentum flow. It ranges from fierce to soft, explosive to subtle. In starting with a narrative as source material to generate a non-narrative work, the artists reconfigured fairy tale tropes to look at what was underneath – the odd combinations in fairy tales of the childish and sinister, frivolous and somber, sweet and ominous.
Pales, a work for four dancers created by Jonathan Meyer, derives from a fertile mythology interweaving fact and fiction, wandering from Croatian shepherds to the Portuguese overthrow of the Moors. This exegesis presents a playground mined with turmoil. Somatically-derived partnering and intricate floorwork sculpt refined concert dance and awkwardly denuded pedestrian moments to engage a fascination belying an ambiguous terrain binding and fracturing community, identity, and ownership. Music for Pales is composed by Christopher Preissing, with whom Meyer has collaborated on multiple occasions, and includes a multi-speaker score complemented by four live chamber musicians.
Khecari is a Chicago based non-profit contemporary dance company presenting the work of choreographers Julia Rae Antonick and Jonathan Meyer as well as their collaboration together. We are committed to rigorous artistic inquiry supporting emotionally grounded and socially relevant performance. Our work stems from somatically based choreographic generation, investigation into momentum and kinetically exuberant partnering, and re-envisioning the intricacies of the theatre to offer unexpected modes of audience experience. For more, go to www.khecari.org.
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Kal Bhairav, or Mahakalabhairav, Ashtami is dedicated to Lord Shiva and on this day he is worshipped as Kala Bhairava - the God of Time – Kala means 'time' and 'Bhairava' the manifestation of Shiva. Kal Bhairav Ashtami 2017 date is November 10. It is observed on the eighth day during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of moon) in the month of Margasheersh in North Indian calendars. The corresponding period in other regional calendars is Kartik Krishna Paksha.
Legend has it that Lord Shiva cut the fifth head of Lord Brahma on this day and performed penance. In this form Shiva is believed to punish the sinners.
Kal Bhairav's vehicle is a black dog and in some places dogs are fed on the day.
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Kazmir works quickly, as adrenaline flows
PHOENIX -- Even though he had waited three weeks to make his Cactus League debut, Scott Kazmir didn't make it last very long.
That's because Oakland's new lefty made quick work of the D-backs, who only managed two hits off him in three innings Friday. He struck out two and walked none in an almost hurried performance, throwing 31 of his 40 pitches for strikes.
"I don't know if the pace was by design. It might've just been the adrenaline going," said Kazmir, laughing. "First inning, once the catcher caught it, I was ready to throw another one. I guess it's normal for the first day."
No matter, the A's were more than encouraged by Kazmir's debut. The $22 million lefty showcased tremendous fastball command and spotted a few changeups and curveballs along the way, keeping the cutter and slider in his back pocket for his next outing.
"Just throwing stuff off my fastball, that's kind of the feel I want first before throwing other pitches," he said. "I just wanted to keep my motions in check, nice and easy, and not overthrow. You don't want to try to do too much the first time out.
"All in all, I was pleased."
"He's one of those guys that has such good carry on his fastball, and I've said this before about guys, but 92 looks like 95 out of his hand," said manager Bob Melvin. "He gets good extension with it. Really impressive today. You know, that's what we saw at the end of last year."
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It's clear that Luck is a superior athlete to Manning. But to assume work ethic, leadership, decision making, intelligence, grasp of NFL defenses, and grasp of calling plays is just a "Push"... that's a bit of a stretch. How would you know who worked harder going into year 2? How would you know who is more intelligent? How would you know who was better at reading a defense or calling plays? And by you, I mean anyone that didn't have a direct involvement with both of them entering year 2.
Nothing you said is necessarily *wrong*. But the way you chart it out it just seems like fluff intending to support Luck.


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Lord David Sainsbury of Turville, Minister for Science and Innovation, had been due to give the keynote address, but had resigned from the government just before the meeting, so the keynote fell to Richard Carter, director of the chemicals unit of the Department of Trade and Industry. He introduced the launch of a new work program for the Chemicals Regulatory Forum (CRF). Delegates then were able to choose from three concurrent seminars:
A packaging issues seminar highlighted the contradictions of the current marketplace. Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN) continues to promote the worth of packaging to society in preventing product spoilage and is increasingly focusing on sustainable distribution. Meanwhile, politicians focus on unnecessary packaging, and Trading Standards is increasingly active in enforcing regulations that require minimization of packaging. At the same time, retailers are busily introducing Shelf/Retail Ready Packaging, which actually increases transit packaging—all additional costs borne by the manufacturer.
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Is it just me and this network I'm on, or did the ISpy function get removed? If it did, this is my vote to restore it.
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Is it just me and this network I'm on, or did the ISpy function get removed? If it did, this is my vote to restore it.
It was removed, but not for the sake of removing it. I'll explain: Over the years, the templates that make up the forum in its entirety have been altered to add various custom features, including iSpy.
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Hitter of the Day: Jacob Wilson, 2B, Cardinals (Salt River Rafters): 2-4, R, HR. As a senior sign out of college, Wilson has had to battle to overcome the stigma that comes with that label. Continuing to hit against better competition will help him to do just that. He has good pop for a second baseman, hitting 15 home runs in 97 games in the Midwest League this season. He also has a decent eye at the plate. That combination will help him as he faces better pitching, but it's probably not enough to make him a major-league regular.
Pitcher of the Day: Vidal Nuno, LHP, Yankees (Scottsdale Scorpions): 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K. Nuno worked as both a starter and a reliever in his brief stint in the majors this season, but this was by far his best AFL start. His role in the majors still hasn't been determined, but it's good to see him have success a second time through the lineup, even if it is against minor-league competition.
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At the end of today's trade, the market capitalisation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) surged to Rs 4,07,894.64 crore, the highest for the company since its listing in 2004.
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Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EDT)
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Course Description: The REGREEN Implementation Workshop is based on the REGREEN Residential Remodeling Guidelines©, a set of sustainability best practices that emphasize green product selection, team integration and whole-systems thinking. Filling a unique niche in the marketplace, REGREEN is designed for professionals who want to create sustainable, healthy interiors through single-scope projects such as a kitchen or bath remodel, as well as a whole-house gut rehab or historic renovation.
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CEU Credit: This 300-level workshop offers 0.8 health/safety/welfare CEU (IDCEC), which are also applicable to LEED credential maintenance (not LEED-specific). Attendees of the workshop will receive 0.8 CEU credits upon completion.
Requirements: It is suggested that you complete the prerequisite course "Introduction to the REGREEN Reisdential Remodeling Program" prior to the workshop so that you are familiar with the REGREEN Residential Remodeling Guidelines© and REGREEN Strategy Generator. It is a self-paced, online e-learning module that is available 24/7 and takes approximately one hour to complete. The prerequisite offers 0.1 CEU (IDCEC) and costs $39.99 ($29.99 ASID members). To enroll, visit ASID Online Learning Center.
Other: Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.
For more information, visit the REGREEN website.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing by September 1, 2014. A refund of the conference fee, minus a $50 administrative fee, will be given for cancellations received by that date. No refunds will be granted for requests sent after September 1, 2014. Submit all requests via email at email@example.com. ASID regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows. Substitutions are gladly accepted. Badge sharing, splitting and reprints are strictly prohibited.
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Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EDT)
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Choose twigs that have bark that is securely attached, not starting to chip or peel off in any way.
You can choose twigs that are generally the same width, or mix it up.
Cut the twigs to approximately the same length with gardening shears.
Tacky Glue works great and dries clear.
You don't have to complete this project all at one time. It can be like a puzzle where you do a little bit each day.


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A law firm with offices in Ilkley has revealed it is behind a social media campaign which attracted a national and international following.
Last Cawthra Feather recently renamed itself LCF Law, and launched a campaign via Twitter, telling customers not to contact them if they were happy with the service they were getting from their current law firm.
The campaign quickly attracted attention as speculation about the name of the law firm grew.
Managing partner at LCF Law, Simon Stell, said: "Our firm has always been about simplifying the legal process and we were keen for this to translate into our branding so our new logo, website and corporate literature has all been designed to portray our accessible image.
"The first thing we did is shorten our name from Last Cawthra Feather to LCF Law and added 'Law, Fair & Square' to communicate what we stand for."


text: The visually impaired group of Fortuna invites those who are dealing with vision loss to share their stories and to receive support from others who are also dealing with vision loss. The group meets every second Friday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Fortuna Community Services building, 2331 Rohnerville Road, in Fortuna. For more information, contact Forrest at 707-725-5265.


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FAMILIES will be able to immerse themselves in wartime Britain as part of the Black Country Living Museum's plans to commemorate the centenary of the Great War.
Hands-on activities, taking place from July 21 to August 31, will centre on the lives of the Black Country folk as they prepared for one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
Visitors will have the chance to take part in army drills, a themed trail introducing characters of WWI, write and print postcards to 'send home' and as well as watch wartime films in the village cinema.
Jo Moody, senior curator at the museum said: "We want these activities to give visitors a real sense of the mood at the time and also gain insight into how the war affected different ages and communities."
The museum will also be encouraging visitors to dress up and share their family's WWI stories.
Tickets will be running at normal rates, with a 10% discount available to those booked online in advance.


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How they match up
Pacers playoffs preview
Compiled by Mark Montieth
April 16, 2004
It's deceiving to compare guard play because Boston's leading scorer, Paul Pierce, won't be defended by a guard most of the time. Ron Artest will get that privilege, renewing their intense relationship from last season's first-round series. Pierce is one of the toughest matchups for Artest. He averaged 25.8 points against the Pacers in last year's series, and 20.5 points against them during the regular season. He sometimes places quantity ahead of quality in his shot selection. He hit just .402 from the field during the regular season, .299 from 3-point range.
Jamaal Tinsley should have a slight advantage over Chucky Atkins at point guard. Tinsley is the better passer and shoots better from 3-point range. Atkins, though, provided a major boost after coming over from Detroit in a midseason trade and brings a steady presence. Forward Jiri Welsch (9.2 points) isn't one of the Celtics' primary offensive threats, making him a suitable matchup for Reggie Miller. But can Miller regain his playoff magic? He averaged 9.2 points on 28 percent shooting last year on two bad ankles. Rick Carlisle has kept Miller's minutes down all season to save him for this moment.
A year ago, the Celtics started Antoine Walker, Walter McCarty and Tony Battie across their front line. McCarty is the only holdover from that group and his scoring average (7.9) indicates he's not exactly a go-to guy. Still, he's a capable 3-point threat (.374).
Center Mark Blount wasn't much of a factor in last year's series but has blossomed with increased playing time. He's a better scoring threat than Jeff Foster, and about an equal rebounder.
The Celtics, however, don't appear to have many answers for Jermaine O'Neal or Artest. They won't want Pierce to expend too much energy defensively but have nobody else to deal with Artest's strength and quickness. They'll probably double-team O'Neal, making it imperative for the Pacers to move the ball quickly.
Edge: acers:
Both teams have a primary contributor who could start in some other places. Al Harrington is the Pacers' third-leading scorer (13.3). Ricky Davis is Boston's second-leading scorer, and one of its primary perimeter threats. Neither, however, has established himself as a dependable playoff contributor.
Beyond those two players, the Pacers have vastly superior depth, with capable backups at every position. Boston, meanwhile, will be burdened by a severe shortage of postseason experience.
The Pacers' primary X-factor off the bench will be Fred Jones, who will get significant minutes as Miller's backup. Jones was not on the active roster for last year's series, and will be getting his first sniff of postseason play. He'll probably get some quality time against Pierce when Artest is out of the game.
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The Celtics are in a severe rebuilding mode. Only three players return from last year's playoff team, so it's no wonder they're still working out their chemistry.
They've made a flurry of moves to set themselves up for the offseason, not the playoffs. In fact, team president Danny Ainge wasn't particularly enthusiastic about even making the playoffs, preferring a shot at a high draft pick.
The Pacers, meanwhile, should be primed for this moment after losing in the opening round the past three years. The memory of last season's series loss to Boston should prevent any assumptions based on record, and provides a source of motivation.
The Pacers are deeper, healthier and should be hungrier. All that remains for them is to stay relaxed enough to unleash all of their advantages.
Edge: acers:
Boston coach John Carroll is working on an interim basis, having taken over after Jim O'Brien walked off the job in January. He's done a credible job under difficult circumstances, but he's yet to call a timeout in the postseason.
The Pacers' Rick Carlisle has an incomparable track record by comparison. He's won a division title in each of his first three seasons as a head coach and directed Detroit to the Eastern Conference finals last season. He also had a key coaching role in the Pacers' playoff success as an assistant to Larry Bird.
Don't forget the assistant coaches, either. The Pacers' Mike Brown was part of San Antonio's championship coaching staff last season, and Ron Rothstein has extensive playoff experience. Boston will miss the presence of Dick Harter, who left with O'Brien.
Edge: acers:
acers: in 5
Season series
(Compiled by Jeff Rabjohns)
Nov. 11
Celtics 78, Pacers 76
At Conseco Fieldhouse: Vin Baker hit a fallaway jumper with 20 seconds left to hand the Pacers a loss and drop them to 6-2 on the way to a 14-2 start. Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal blasted the officiating crew after the game for three offensive fouls called on him. O'Neal had 21 points and nine rebounds in the first half as the Pacers built a 48-34 lead. He had only four points and two rebounds in the second half while sitting out due to foul trouble. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was whistled for a technical while arguing a call in the first quarter.
Jan. 2
Pacers 103, Celtics 90
At the FleetCenter: Ron Artest scored a game-high 28 points and tightened the defensive screws on Paul Pierce as the Pacers matched their highest point total of the season to date. Artest limited Pierce to 18 points in 29 minutes and had five steals. Reggie Miller keyed a 13-0 Pacers run in the fourth quarter with three 3-pointers. Jermaine O'Neal had 21 points and 13 rebounds and Al Harrington added 17 and 10 off the bench for the Pacers, who trailed by 15 in the first half. The victory was the third in a row in a stretch in which the Pacers won 12 of 13 games.
Jan. 31
Pacers 99, Celtics 98
At Conseco Fieldhouse: Ron Artest had another strong all-around game against the Celtics. Artest had 23 points and five steals and made a key defensive play that kept Paul Pierce from getting a shot on the Celtics' final possession. Jermaine O'Neal left the game in the second quarter with a neck strain, but Al Harrington scored a game-high 27 points. The Pacers led 43-32 after the first quarter, two points shy of the franchise record for points in a quarter. Pierce finished with 24 points and Ricky Davis added 21 on 9-for-14 shooting for the Celtics.
March 12
Pacers 99, Celtics 81
At the FleetCenter: Al Harrington and Jonathan Bender scored 16 points each to lead a strong bench effort as the Pacers rested their starters. The Pacers' reserves outscored their Boston counterparts 49-35 as no Pacers starter played more than 30 minutes. Reggie Miller had 18 points in 19 minutes while Jamaal Tinsley and Ron Artest added 10 each. Boston's Paul Pierce scored 21 points to reach 10,000 career points in 431 games, five games faster than Larry Bird.
How the Pacers, Celtics measured up
The Pacers are the No. 1 seed in the East; the Celtics are No. 8. Here is a look at their season statistics:
acers: 91.4
Points Allowed
acers: 85.6
Field goal shooting
acers: 43.5
Free throw shooting
acers: 76.4
3-point shooting
acers: 35.1
acers: 41.7
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The Collingsworth Family may be singing in Sweden, to our armed forces, in California, Florida or the National Quartet Convention, but it all started right here in New Albany. According to their DVD titled "Kim Collingsworth Personal" Kim's musical ability began years ago in a small Wesleyan Church in Floyd County.
New North Harrison football coach Greg Burton thinks that knowledge of the game of football is important, but he sees something else as just as important. The other thing would be how the coach deals with his players, which range from 14 years of age as an incoming freshman, to 18 years of age for the older seniors.
It all happened in a place called Hope...Hope, Indiana that is. Among farmland scattered with silos and miles of cornfields, a dream came true for the Borden 12-year-old boys baseball team. They became the first Borden Youth League Boys team to advance to a state championship game. "If you build it, they will come" is a famous line from the movie "Field of Dreams". Coach Justin Vollstedt did just that. He built a team that focused on teamwork and building individual skills to enable this team of boys to believe in themselves and their potential. He took a team of boys and taught them baseball and life skills. Coach Vollstedt focused on hard work, respect for leadership, perseverance and putting individual difference aside to benefit the team. The team practiced for two and a half hours every evening in 90-100 degree temperatures for weeks preparing for the district championship tournament. Borden advanced from the district tournament to the Indiana South State tournament. Advancing to state competition was a milestone reached by only one other Borden team in recent history. At the State tournament in Hope, Indiana, Borden (pop. 818) faced teams from larger cities, including Vincennes (pop. 18,701), Sullivan (pop. 4,617) and Linton (pop. 5,774). After pool play, Borden emerged as a #7 seed out of 8 teams. Borden defeated #2 Sullivan, who entered the tournament with an impressive 23-0 record, in the first game of tournament play. Borden then defeated #3 seed Linton in the next game to advance to the state championship game. Borden lost to #1 seed Vincennes in the final game with only nine players and exhausted pitchers. The Borden team would like to thank all the noisy fans who brought cowbells, vuvuzela horns and cheers of encouragement to the tournaments. The parents and players give a special thanks to the coaches this season: Head Coach Justin Vollstedt, Coach Brian McCormick and Coach Alan Thompson for their commitment to the team. Many years from now, the players on this team will look back to a hot summer day of their youth, when they worked together to beat the odds. A day remembered with a smile, as they recall a dream that came true in a place called Hope.


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ISSAQUAH, Wash. and WESTBOROUGH, Mass. -- The past three-months were favorable to the warehouse sector, as both Costco and BJ's Wholesale reported quarterly results that were in-line with or beat analysts' expectations.
Costco reported net sales of $20.45 billion for its second quarter of 2011, an increase of 11% from sales of $18.36 billion for the same period last year. The sales results were 1.4% above Bernstein Research's forecast, however they were impacted favorably by sales from Costco's 50% owned Mexico joint venture, which accounted for approximately three percentage points of the increase for both the quarter and the year-to-date sales, Costco reported.
Costco's U.S. comps were up 5% for the quarter, while total comps were up 7%. Excluding the impact of fuel, U.S. comps saw a 3% increase, while total comps rose 4%.
Costco's net income for the quarter was $348 million, or 79 cents per diluted share -- in line with analysts' consensus expectations, and just above Bernstein's estimate of 78 cents, according to the firm. This compares with net income of $299 million, or 67 cents per diluted share, the company reported last year. Bernstein Research noted that a lower tax rate than it expected benefited EPS versus its estimate by nearly 2 cents.
BJ's reported that net sales for its fourth quarter ended Jan. 29, were $2.9 billion, an increase of 7.4% over the prior-year period. Same-store sales increased by 3.8%. Excluding fuel, comps were up 1.7%.
The company reported fourth-quarter net income of $10.2 million, or 19 cents per diluted share. These results include post-tax expense of $41.1 million for club closures, restructuring activities and asset impairment charges, the company reported. Excluding the post-tax expense of $41.1 million, adjusted non-GAAP net income was $51.3 million, or 95 cents per diluted share.
BJ's EPS results were above Citi Investment Research's estimate of 92 cents, analyst Deborah Weinswig reported. According to Weinswig, the performance was driven by less SG&A expense deleverage than expected.
According to BJ's, comparable-store sales were strongest in such categories as bakery, cheese, dairy, deli, frozen, health and wellness, meat, milk, prepared foods, produce, small appliances, summer seasonal, video games and winter supplies. Weakness was reported in such categories as apparel, baby food, books, cigarettes, diapers, plates and utensils, paper products, prerecorded video, televisions and water.
For fiscal 2011, BJ's said it expects to report GAAP net income in the range of $144 million to $154 million, and earnings per diluted share in the range of $2.62 to $2.82. For the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the company said it expects to report GAAP net income in the range of $29.5 million to $31.5 million, and earnings per diluted share in the range of 54 cents to 58 cents.
Costco and BJ's also reported results for the fiscal month of February. Costco's net sales for the month were $6.38 billion, an increase of 14% from $5.61 billion in the same four-week period of the prior fiscal year. Costco's comps for the month were up 6% in the United States and 8% overall. Excluding fuel, U.S. comps were up 4%, while total comps rose 5%.
BJ's net sales for February increased by 9.3% to $814.1 million from $744.6 million in February 2010. Comparable-club sales increased by 5.5% for the month of February 2011, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 3.1%. Excluding gasoline sales, merchandise comparable club sales increased by 2.4%. Severe winter storms had a negative impact on merchandise comparable clubs sales of 1% to 1.5%, according to the company.


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Project ensures families have holiday meals
November 8, 2012
The Grand County Sheriff's Department is hosting its third annual food drive for Mountain Family Center's Holiday Project on Nov. 9-10 at City Market in Granby. The dedication of the sheriff's department and generosity of community members have made this food drive successful in the past. In 2011, more than three tons of food and $2,700 in grocery cards were donated, enabling Mountain Family Center to fill the shelves at the center's two food pantries, and to provide 100 Thanksgiving baskets and 100 Christmas meals to families in Grand County.
As the Mountain Family Center kicks off two holiday projects, the sheriff's department demonstrates its commitment to caring about community through this important food drive, helping the Center to reach one of its goals: "Ensuring every family in need has access to the food they need to prepare Traditional Holiday Meals."
Holiday gift drive
In addition to ensuring access to food during the holiday season, Mountain Family Center also hosts a Christmas project to provide gifts to children in Grand County. The center's staff matches each child's "wish list" with that of an anonymous sponsor who has volunteered to purchase, wrap, and deliver gifts to a designated drop-off location. While this project is able to fulfill the wishes of many children in Grand County, it cannot support every family in need of assistance. Fortunately, the center benefits from a number of toy drives that enable families without sponsors to select gifts for their children. With the growing need in Grand County, Mountain Family Center will work to collaborate with other organizations that host holiday projects to ensure that all struggling families can fulfill their children's Christmas wishes.


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jsun3thousand wrote:Disc golfers are holding the sport back.
Furthur wrote:I got my Pro PDs on Saturday, and got in 9 holes with some friends in the rain on Sunday. These seem to be faster than the S line, and have great glide. I was throwing them on anhyzers (like I do with new S PDs), and they were staying straight longer than a new S. Once the LSS gets beat out of these (maybe even some of the HSS), they're going to fly great.
Jesse, you better buy some of these.
dgdave wrote:So how are the PD's still workin our for everyone?
ferretdance03 wrote:I'm loving them. The Star is still predictably stable, it's the Innova Christmas disc, been in the bag since I got it. I've also had a Pro in the bag since they came out, and it's pretty awesome as well. Great grip, just the right dome (for me) and still predictably stable. It throws a lot like an X Predator, with it is slowly replacing in my bag. It really reminds me of a faster TB. I like them.
jsun3thousand wrote:Disc golfers are holding the sport back.
Furthur wrote:X Pred is a good comparison. But with a much nicer feeling lip.
dgdave wrote:I might finally bite the bullet and try these PDs out.
jsun3thousand wrote:Disc golfers are holding the sport back.
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Free-agent lefthander Andy Pettitte is expected to announce soon that he will re-sign with the New York Yankees for the 2013 season, according to ESPN.com.
It will be a one-year deal worth a little over $11 million, CBSSports.com reports.
Pettitte, 40, returned to pitch for the Yankees in 2012 after announcing his retirement prior to the 2011 season. In 12 starts this past season, he went 5-4 with a 2.87 ERA.
However, his season began late—he debuted on May 13—and was interrupted by an injury—he suffered a broken ankle when he was hit by a comebacker in his June 27 start. Pettitte didn't return until Sept. 19.
The Yankees recently re-signed righthander Hiroki Kuroda, meaning their 2013 rotation will be very similar to their 2012 rotation. The starting five also will include CC Sabathia, Phil Hughes and Ivan Nova. David Phelps likely will be bumped out by Pettitte, and Michael Pineda's availability remains in question following season-ending shoulder surgery in early May.
In addition to Pettitte, the Yankees are confident they will re-sign free-agent closer Mariano Rivera this week, according to CBSSports.com.


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Senior day at any program is always an emotional, bittersweet event for players, coaches and fans alike. For most, it's a complex blend of being sorry to see players leave and glad for their achievements and the bright future that awaits them.
Sending players off with appropriate respect and appreciation before embarking on the next chapter of their lives has become almost as important to fans as it has to the players themselves.
A personal and public form of closure, the inevitable, final home game is perhaps the singular memory burned into the minds of players as they transition into life after the game.
"That's the one you remember the most.To this day, I remember the last home game of my senior year," Kyle Whittingham recollected. "It's something that will stick with you forever.
Utah honored 25 seniors Saturday prior to a heartbreaking loss to Arizona, made all the more painful as the loss snapped the decade-long bowl streak the program had amassed spanning three different senior classes and three separate head coaches.
To have such a dubious distinction assigned to this particular class of seniors is as unjust as a conviction without a trial.
"My heart is crushed tonight, thinking about [the seniors] having to go out like this. It's been a decade past that we haven't been bowl eligible," said sophomore V.J. Fehoko. "To think of all those guys who took me under their wing, like Tevita Stevens and Star Lotulelei and what that's meant to me, to all of us. They, as a group, embraced us all and welcomed us as family. I don't know if I can measure what I've learned from them."
Other Ute under-classmen stepped forward to relay their thoughts on this senior class.
"John White, Sam Brenner, Star [Lotulelei], you can name them all, but those guys, that group did not deserve to go out that way," Lucky Radley observed about teammates that he called brothers. "They deserved better than that, and it didn't work out. I'm not sure why it didn't happen, but they did not deserve to go out that way."
The outgoing class of 2012-13 held a record of 32-17, three bowl appearances with two wins, which belies the intangible value and undeniable impact it will have left on the program once they are gone.
Ten of Utah's graduating seniors are fifth-year players in the program and represent the last of the players with BCS experience on the roster, by virtue of having taken a red-shirt year in 2008-09, the Utes' historic Sugar Bowl season.
"Every class was mentored by a group of seniors when they came in, and then they mentor a group of freshmen once they become seniors, so it's a way to have a connection to some of those great players who had so much success," remarked a thoughtful Fehoko. "Those are the times we want to get back to here, so to lose that kind of connection with that group hurts."
Losing a crop of players with that experience is a blow, even if it didn't translate directly to results on the field. The experience of winning at such a high level, and more specifically, the preparation it took to achieve it may be the legacy left by this minority portion of the graduating class.
"Most of these guys were Mountain West guys when they came in, so they had that heart, and that mentality to get into the BCS as an underdog. It taught us guys who came in as the Pac-12 what it meant to start from the bottom, and stay humble," said sophomore linebacker V.J. Fehoko. "I think some guys need to look down real deep and evaluate themselves, we all do, so that this never happens again. I think we need to get back to some of those things, and their values."
Sophomore tight end Jake Murphy made similar observations about the senior class in general.
"Despite their record, these seniors brought great leadership. They taught us to always work hard and keep fighting. If it's any one thing, it's their work ethic. Win or lose, and it's harder when you're losing, you still get in here at 6:30 in the morning for that lift, and don't ever let up at practices," Murphy complimented. "Those are things they've done from the time I got here all the way through practices this week. I've never seen one of them let down for a minute. So I'd say it's their work ethic that will stick with us."
With so many phrases like 'despite their record' and so many 'buts' associated with this senior class, undoubtedly many will be quick to dispatch of this group, and under-rate their value to the program.
However, even in defeat through the latter part of their senior seasons, this group has tried to imprint the lessons learned through adversity on the younger players in the program.
"Earlier in the year when we went through that stretch, they were trying to teach us to leave it all out on the field. Or that's I think what they were trying to teach," observed junior safety Brian Blechen. "I don't know if we've done that yet, but even tonight, they're trying to tell us that you can do so many good things, but it's just the few bad things that can turn the whole game."
Because the leadership of these seniors didn't translate into on-field success, the remaining Utes now have a striking perspective: that just knowing simply isn't enough. Applying the lessons learned, and executing them into every day life is the next necessary step. That fact, now that this group of seniors is essentially gone, has suddenly crystallized for players to whom the torch will pass.
"Next year as a senior, I'll try to implement the mind-set that we have to do more. After this [season] and everything that we've been through,what the seniors were saying all along means more, it makes more sense," said Blechen. "We know now what it takes, and how much more it takes. I think we thought we knew, but we've just got to get everybody to realize that and come back harder next year."
In discussing the senior class, it would be beyond remiss not to remark on the character, values and off-field character of this Utah senior class, which to many remaining Utes, is as important as the on-field contributions each made.
In the classroom, the 2012-13 senior class accomplished significant feats.
The group boasts one Academic All-American in center Tevita Stevens and half of the class has garnered academic acknowledgments in the form of Academic All-Conference honors, mentions or Honor Roll assignees at some point in their career.
The best evidence of the class' collective achievement is revealed in the number of seniors graduating with a degree, something which, above all, is the focus of the Utah football program.
"Eighteen of the the twenty one scholarship seniors will have their degrees next month, which at mid-year is unheard of," beamed head coach Kyle Whittingham. "To have a senior class, eighteen graduates out of twenty one before their senior year is even over with is phenomenal. So we're very proud of how they've taken care of their business off the field, and in the classroom."
Good football players, great students and even better human beings, the Seniors have impacted the younger Utes in ways more significant than their on-field feats. The players who had the privilege of learning and growing under Utah's senior class made public some of their sentiments about individual players by whom they were most affected.
"They have all meant so much to this team, but I have to single out John White, who has been like a brother to me," said sophomore running back Lucky Radley. "He means so much to me personally, and we've grown to be brothers through our competition. I've learned so much from him, and it's not enough, but all I can say to him is 'thank you'. Thank you."
For Brian Blechen, it was defensive tackle Star Lotulelei who had the biggest impact on him.
"The one I look up to, and respect the most is Star, because of the way he plays and the leader he is on the field, but even more for the man he is off of it," said an emotional Blechen. "Jon Hays was my roommate for a while, and is a close friend. John White and the senior corners, [Ryan] Lacy, Moe [Lee] and Reggie [Topps]."
As Blechen begins to rattle off names of seniors he'll miss as friends, and teammates, it becomes more and more apparent that the hole left by this outgoing group is more prominent than may have been imagined.
"The locker room dynamics will definitely change once everyone's gone," said Blechen with a barely perceptible waver in his voice as the marked realization dawned on him.
A simple statement, uttered with genuine emotion, suddenly took on far-reaching meaning.