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Arnold Sports Festival Survival Race
Columbus, OH
Sat 03/02/2013
5-K, Adventure Race
5000 Participants
Chip Timing
|Sat 03/02/2013
|Adventure Race (5-K)
The Arnold Sports Festival is celebrating its 25th year and we are honored to have the opportunity to join forces with this epic event. As the original family-focused 5-K obstacle course, the core philosophy of the Survival Race family is getting each member of the family unit out into the world and in better shape. Call it, old fashion fun?. Our mission, like The Arnold Sports Festival, is to introduce a healthier and more active lifestyle into as many households as we can. The amount of people taking part and interested in The Survival Race brand is exploding. The last three years have seen unprecedented growth in not only racers, but spectators as well. These individuals, families, and groups come from all walks of life and from a vast array of fitness goals. It?s about engaging nature, getting dirty, having fun shaping up, and incorporating local communities and families into the mix. On race day the racers are a colorful and excited breed, many of whom traveled long distances to join in the action; scale walls, dash over pits, and truly challenge their minds and bodies like never before. It?s popular to call modern life a race, but too many people feel like they?re on the sidelines. The Survival Race is about showing them they can get up off that couch, break away from the computers, put aside that game console and get involved ? bring the family, get in-shape, and get neck deep in the action. Life isn?t a race towards a finish line, but a race towards living the best lives we can, and making sure that the family unit/local communities where races happen are healthier, stronger, and more vibrant because of them. We couldn?t be more pleased to share the same core philosophy and sense of passion as the amazing team behind The Arnold Sports Festival and we know, first hand, that all participants are guaranteed to make awesome memories and develop solid relationships that are sure to last a lifetime.
- Name:Paul Laska
- Email:
- Phone:631-698-6230 X1300
- Address:Columbus, OH
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Topic: Liver abscess
My husband Steve was diagnosed with a Klatskin tumor in Dec. 2005. He was deemed unresectable and 5 metal stents were placed. He then had radiation with Cyberknive and oral Xeloda. The tumor was unable to be seen on Cat Scan and Petscan and he felt great for about 9 months. This July he started having rigors, fever and increased pain. Catscan showed he had multiple small abscesses and one large abscess. An external drain has been placed to drain the abscess and he has been on I.V. and oral antibiotics but continues to culture out one bacteria after the other. He has lost alot of weight and has little energy. Is anyone else having similar problems with stents or abscess. Steve is being treated at UC San Francisco, but I'm starting to feel like we need to search other medical centers since UCSF is having little success in there treatment. Would love to hear if anyone is having better luck with this. Janel

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jsun3thousand wrote:Disc golfers are holding the sport back.
sharkthrower wrote:I've read many stories about the kind of person Feldberg is on the course or during a tourney, and quite frankly, I could care less. He is one of 3 people (Ellis and Blake being the other 2) that excel at explaining what is going on in discgolf motions.
Aubin wrote:true story:
I watched this whole thing twice, and took in every little piece of information and tried it all out. I broke my putting down to each motion, tore it down and started over. Mind you, I was a pretty decent putter before this video, 10 for 10 from about 20-22ft no problem.
Watching this video made me miss everything, even 10 footers. I dunno why... it just completely ruined my putting stroke and confidence. I know it works, and pitch putting is tough to learn and switch to, but gawdammit did this screw up my putting. I gave it a LOT of patience and effort, but it just wasn't for me. i had to throw THOUSANDS of putts in the basement over the past two weeks to get back to 'normal.'
My putt stroke is sorta like a pitch putt anyway, so i think i was just over-analyzing it and basically noonan'd myself on every putt. one cool thing I did take away was hyper-extending the front knee, that added a few more feet to my normal putt and should help getting me out to 40' without jumping.
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23 December 2006 – Priestly OrdinationHis Eminence Most Reverend Franc Cardinal Rodé, C.M.Prefect
for the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies
of Apostolic Life"Sing to the Lord a
new songfor he has done marvellous deeds.(Ps 98:1)The Lord is continually working wonders for his Church.
You, dear brothers, 55 Legionary of Christ Deacons, are one
of those wonders. Soon you will receive the great gift
of Presbyteral Ordination in a spirit of heartfelt expectation, prayerful
silence and adoration which precedes the beautiful celebration of the
Incarnation of the Word.Through you, the Lord makes
known his goodness to His people, His faithfulness to the
Church, and his irrevocable love for the congregation of the
Legionaries of Christ. And it is by God's grace that
you are what you are, in hopes that His grace
not be vain in you. For you and with you,
I would like simply to reflect on the image of
the priest of Jesus Christ which the Church wants.1. A PRIEST: A MAN OF DEEP FAITH.In
the letter to the Hebrews, we read that Moses had
firm faith, as if he saw the invisible (Heb 11:27).
To the priest, the world of divine mystery should be
transparent, as real at least as the visible world. He
should look upon events, history and humanity from the vantage
point of eternal realities; sub specie aeternitatis. He should speak
from the vantage point of eternity. For this perspective is
ever valid. Simone Weil wrote in 1942 from London: "So
you want to be sure to be up to date?
Then speak about eternity." The words that find true echo
in man's heart are those that come from eternity. God's
people recognizes its true Shepherd in those words. People do
esteem other traits in a priest. For example, he may
be a great organizer or an able administrator. But above
all they expect him to be a man of firm
and living faith.Taken from among men (Heb 5:1).
In the second reading, we have heard that the priest
is taken from among men. We remain men, with our
own limitations and weaknesses, but our humanity is mysteriously taken
up into Christ's humanity. And our voice carries the sounds
of His voice. Our hands carry out his saving actions.
Out heart embraces and transmits the heartbeats of the Heart
of Christ!
His Eminence Most Reverend Franc Cardinal Rodé, C.M.Prefect
for the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies
of Apostolic Life
"Sing to the Lord a
new songfor he has done marvellous deeds.(Ps 98:1)
The Lord is continually working wonders for his Church.
OF PRAYER.It is thanks to prayer that the
priest's faith grows ever more firm. Through prayer alone will
he be in constant contact with the Lord. It is
God who has sought him and found him first (cfr.
Jn 15:16). He was the one to approach man, at
first mysteriously and later in clearer ways. It is He
who has chosen you and called you, been patient with
you, so that you might entrust yourselves completely to Him.We have been chosen by Christ Jesus and called
to become unique and singular participants in His work. We
are called to continue his work in our own flesh,
in our lives. "Being a priest means becoming an ever
closer friend of Jesus Christ with the whole of our
existence. The world needs God - not just any god
but the God of Jesus Christ, the God who made
himself flesh and blood, who loved us to the point
of dying for us, who rose and created within himself
room for man. This God must live in us and
we in him. This is our priestly call: only in
this way can our action as priests bear fruit." 1You also, dear deacons, like us, your
brothers in the priesthood, will be mysteriously taken up, in
your lives, with your humanity, into the Mystery of the
Incarnation, Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus, who
is the heart of Christianity. And you are called to
penetrate ever more deeply into this Mystery in prayer. The
Holy Father Benedict XVI said last October 6th to members
of the International Theological Commission: "Silence and contemplation have a
purpose: they serve, in the distractions of daily life, to
preserve permanent union with God."When people speak with
a priest, they know if he lives in union with
God or if he is distracted in his heart. This
relationship of love with the Lord is nurtured with daily
meditation on His Word, in the Liturgy of the Hours,
by adoration of His continual Presence in the Eucharist, and
through trustful prayer to Mary, His Mother. The summit and
source of the Priest's spiritual strength should be the daily
celebration of the Eucharistic sacrifice. The Eucharist brings us to
make our very lives an offering to God. In Holy
Mass, we celebrate the mystery of our death to the
man of sin, which permits us to live in God.
So Holy Mass is something new each day, since each
day we can be born again in God's heart. The
Eucharist is always the hour of love "to the very
end," the moment of total self denial.If we
truly lived the Eucharistic mystery, we would be radically changed
by it: "That which makes the Eucharist a terrifying mystery
– wrote Cardinal Ratzinger – is the fact that the
priest is authorized to speak with the "I" of Christ
(in persona Christi). Becoming a priest, being a priest means
continually moving forward along the road of this identification. We
will never arrive to its end, but if we seek
out the identification we are on the right path: on
the path that leads to God and to our fellow
men, along the path of love." 23. A PRIEST: A MAN OF THE WORD.The
Word of God is as an ardent flame in his
heart (Geremia). The word is given to him, the Word
is entrusted to him! "Amidst all the rambling of our
times, amidst the garrulous multiplication of words, make known those
essential words, the Word that comes from God, the Word
that is God." (Benedict XVI). May the Word be so
living and active within you that it cannot be held
back, but must come forth from your lips with irresistible
strength.Free the Word, eliminate all that which weakens
it; excessive attachment to oneself, a heart divided, exaggerated attention
to material goods and all that which weighs us down.
God's Word requires total interior freedom, an unconditional belonging to
the Lord and his Church. The Word of God cannot
be chained. (2 Tim 2:9).
OF JOY AND HOPE.The joy of the heart
is a fruit of rebirth; it is the victory over
oneself and over the world – like faith is. Be
happy to live, because living is a gift and a
freedom. Be happy to be Christians and members of Holy
Catholic Church. Be happy because the Lord has called us
to the priesthood and has entrusted His Word of hope
and consolation to us.Be convinced that you are
priests the world needs, because the world needs God, because
without Him life has no meaning, because God is the
only antidote to sadness and despair, because He is the
only remedy to death, as the poet Pierre Emmanuel said:
"One either lives for God or lives for death." And
since men do not live for death, Christ sends you
to the crossroads of the earth to invite them to
life. As priests, you will draw near to the joys
and the hopes, to the sadness and anguish of the
men of today, of the poor and above all of
those who suffer; nothing of what is genuinely human can
fail to find echo in your hearts 3.
You will not be the world's masters, but servants, to
bring the Gospel of salvation to all.Live joyfully!
No difficulty, no weakness can ever be cause to abandon
yourselves to sadness or despair. In a priest, the certainty
of being immensely loved, with an eternal, unconditional love, must
always prevail. And if your heart condemns you, remember that
God is greater than our hearts and knows all things
(1 Jn 3:20).
5. Amidst the numerous activities that
will make up your daily life, never forget that you
are called to be holy: For this is the will
of God, your sanctification (1 Thes 4:3). So live as
is proper among saints (Eph 5:3). And holiness is made
up of faithfulness, in the humble fulfillment of daily duties,
in submission to God's will. That is the holiness available
to everyone, knowing that this slight momentary affliction is preparing
us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure
(2 Cr 4:17-18).To conclude, I wish to turn
with you all to the God of all consolation. Through
the intercession of Mary our most tender Mother, Mother of
Priests, we beg him:
Father 4, make these sons
of yoursa faithful reflection of Your eternal love,able
to give themselves without reserveso that your people might
growin deep faith, sure hope and active charity.Conform
them to the image of Your Son,might they accept
everyone,be servants out of love,open and vigilant listenersand humble and ardent heraldsof the Word which is
life,prophets of the Kingdom to come,priests of the
one and only sacrificeshepherds that guide transparentlypilgrims on
the way to the Fatherland of Your promise.Fill them
with Your Spirit, Father,and make them alwayscollaborators of
the joy of those you will entrust to them, today
and forever,credibly handing on the fathomless graceof Your
love to all.Amen!
1. Benedetto XVI, Omelia alla Santa Messa del Crisma, 13
aprile 2006, Giovedì Santo. 2. J. RATZINGER,
Un chant nouveau pour le Seigneur, p. 233.3. cfr.
GS 1.4. cfr. FORTE B., Il mendicante del cielo,
p. 145-146.


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Assistant Professor Stephen Mergner (Chair)
Associate Professor Melissa Scheier;
Assistant Professors Guillerme Silva and Kali Wright-Smith
Contact the Department
Political Science Department
Georgetown College
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324
The general aim of the department is to teach students a deeper understanding of government and politics both in the United States and overseas. Training in the department may serve as preparation for graduate school or law school, government jobs at both the federal and state levels, opportunities in business and teaching, or just being an informed citizen.
Political Science graduates will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of government and politics in the U.S. and the world; a balanced preparation in four subfields of political science: American politics, comparative government, international relations, and political theory; the capacity for success in law school, graduate school, and careers in government.
(B.A. degree) Thirty-three hours required. Thirty hours in Political Science, including: (1) POS 100: American Government; (2) POS 240: Political Thought (3) POS 300: World Politics; (4) POS 307: Comparative Politics; (5) POS 425: Political Science Research Methods; and (6) POS 450: Senior Seminar.
In addition, students must complete three semester hours in allied courses approved by the Department. The remaining fifteen semester hours must include twelve semester hours at the 300- or 400- level. Only six semester hours credit in the major will be given for courses taken off campus in the intern program.
Eighteen semester hours required, including: (1) POS 100: American Government; (2) POS 240 Political Thought; (3)POS 300: World Politics; and(4) POS 307: Comparative Politics. Only three semester hours credit in the minor will be given for courses taken off campus in the intern program.
Note: In order to enroll in any 400-level class in political science, the student must have successfully passed either POS 100: American Government, POS 300: World Politics, POS 307: Comparative Politics, or have received the permission of the instructor.
Master of Public Administration Accelerated Program
The University of Kentucky's Martin School of Public Policy and Administration offers particularly gifted and highly motivated students at Georgetown College the opportunity and the challenge of integrating their undergraduate and graduate courses of study in a single continuous program culminating in both a baccalaureate and a Master of Public Administration. The M.P.A. is designed for students with an interest in public and nonprofit service, allowing them to take graduate level courses during the 4th year of their undergraduate program. Application to the program should be submitted by the end of the student's junior year. Applicants should have (1) completed at least 86 credit hours of work toward the bachelor's degree or be eligible for senior standing in the semester they are admitted to the program and (2) earned an undergraduate grade point average of at least a 3.5 in the major field and 3.2 overall. Contact Dr. Stephen Mergner for further information.
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Commerce / University Scholars Program
The University of Kentucky's Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce offers particularly gifted and highly motivated students at Georgetown College the opportunity and the challenge of integrating their undergraduate and graduate courses of study in a single continuous program culminating in both a baccalaureate degree and a Masters of Arts in Diplomacy and International Commerce. The M.A. program is designed for students with an interest in foreign service including diplomacy, national security, commerce or international organization and nonprofit organization work. The program offers the added benefit of allowing students to take graduate-level courses during the 4th year of their undergraduate program. An application to the program should be submitted during the second semester of the student's junior year. Applicants should have (1) completed at least 86 credit hours of work toward the bachelor's degree or be eligible for senior standing in the semester they are admitted to the program and (2) earned an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.5 in the major field and 3.2 cumulative. Contact Dr. Stephen Mergner for further information.
100. American Government. (3 hours) Introduction to the study of American political institutions and behavior, focusing on the federal (national) government. This course is an Area of Inquiry Course. Fall and Spring
201. Public Opinion. (3 hours) A survey of public opinion polls, polling methods, opinion-holding, group differences, and public opinion and linkages be-tween public opinion and public policies. Even Springs
210. Politics and Film. (3 hours) An introduction to basic principles of politics through the use of film. The course analyzes several films, placing them in con-text and discussing the specific events depicted in the films. This course will also examine the messages (if any) these films have for contemporary politics.
Odd Falls
240 Political Thought. (3 hours) This course is intended to provide a broad overview of Western political thought. The focus each class is on specific authors and their ideas, and one of the core learning objectives is to gain proficiency reading from a range of different cultural and political backgrounds. This course addresses important questions about the nature of individual rights, the roots of government authority, the circumstances of legitimate revolution, the justification of religious tolerance, and the meaning of political ideals such as liberty, equality, and justice. This course is an Area of Inquiry Course Fall and Spring
260, 261, 262. Trial Practice and Procedures. (1 hour each) Students study and practice trial procedures. Topics include opening statements, direct examination, closing statements, objections, and impeaching a witness. Emphasis is on developing critical thinking skills through analysis and preparation of cases developed for mock trial competition. May be repeated, but no more than two hours of practica credit may be applied toward a major or minor. Fall
280, 281, 282. Model United Nations. (1 hour each) A study of the structure, processes, and operations of the United Nations with special attention given to relevant contemporary issues in order to facilitate preparation for participation in college-level Model United Nations conferences in which students will role-play various U.N. member-states. This course may be repeated, but no more than two hours of practica credit may be applied toward a major or minor. Fall
300. World Politics. (3 hours) This course is an introduction to world politics, designed to familiarize students with the ways in which states, international organizations, and non-state actors interact in the international system. It offers an analysis of the general approaches to world politics, emphasizing current issues and problems. This course is an Area of Inquiry Course Fall and Spring
302. European Politics. (3 hours) Political behavior and institutions of Europe-an countries and the European Union. Even Springs
305. Urban Government. (3 hours) An examination of current urban problems, city governments, metropolitan governmental reform, and future alternatives of urban public policy. Even Springs
307. Comparative Politics. (3 hours) This course will provide an introduction to key theoretical frameworks, concepts and analytical methods commonly used in comparative politics, including: the state, political culture, democracy, authoritarianism, development, and national/ethnic identity to name a few. This course is intended to familiarize students with the most important concepts necessary for the comparison of different political systems and contexts. Students will learn how to apply this understanding in investigating different countries and regions in the contemporary world. This course is an Area of Inquiry Course.
Fall and Spring
309. State Government. (3 hours) A survey of the structure and function of the state governments in the U.S. federal system and current problems and issues in state polities. Odd Falls
311. Politics of the Pacific Rim. (3 hours) A background analysis of government and politics of Pacific Rim from a comparative perspective, including its foreign policy and future role in international relations. Even Falls
315. Public Administration. (3 hours) A detailed study of the theory and practice of administration in the public sector. Even Falls
317. American Constitutional Politics. (3 hours) A study of the constitutional development of the U.S. federal court system, judicial behavior, and Supreme Court decisions. Even Falls
319. Constitutional Rights. (3 hours) A study of Supreme Court decisions on freedom of speech, press, religion, race relations and due process of law.
Odd Springs
321. International Human Rights. (3 hours) This course examines human rights and humanitarian intervention in world politics. Even Falls
333. Women and Politics. (3 hours) Examination of the connection between gender and politics in America; topics include use and exercise of political pow-er, historical and current social movements, political campaigns and elections, and public policy debates. Even Falls
335. United States Congress. (3 hours) An examination of the legislative process, with an emphasis on the structure, functions, and politics of U.S. Congress.
Even Springs
340. Classical Political Theory. (3 hours) An analysis of classical and medieval political theory, focusing on issues such as nature, law, and reason. Major theorists are covered: Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas. Even Falls
341. Force and Security. (3 hours) In a world without higher authority than the sovereign state, war is always possible, and states must prepare to settle their disagreements through the use of force. This course will deal with the consequences of this dilemma, focusing not only on war itself, but also on the means that states use to insure their security short of war and the ethical issues involving the use of force. Odd Springs
342. Modern Political Theory. (3 hours) An analysis of political theory from the Renaissance to the present. Major theorists are covered: Hobbes, Locke, Hegel, Rawls, and others. Odd Springs
346. Politics of Latin America. (3 hours) A study of the major political actors and issues in Latin America. Odd Springs
355. The American Presidency. (3 hours) A study of the American Presidency and the various parts of the executive branch of the federal government.
Odd Falls
375. Tutorial Topics. (3 hours) The study of a special topic in Political Science using a one-on-one tutorial method of instruction adapted from humanities courses at Oxford University and Cambridge University. Please check with department for a list of current offerings. Prerequisites: one course in Political Science and permission of the instructor. As needed
403. American Foreign Policy. (3 hours) This course examines American foreign policy and the foreign policy process, placing special emphasis on current issues and problems. Even Falls
407. International Law and Organization. (3 hours) A study of laws among nation-states, with emphasis on rights and duties, territories, diplomacy, settlement of disputes, armed conflicts, and the United Nations system. Even Springs
409. Kentucky Government. (3 hours) A study of political behavior and ins ti-tut ions of Kentucky at all levels. Odd Falls
415. American Political Thought. (3 hours) A study of major American political thinkers, and the influence of their ideas on American politics and government, from colonial times to the present. Odd Falls
425. Political Science Research Methods. (3 hours) An introduction to the methods and procedures used in quantitative political science research, such as the specification of the research questions, measurement issues, research design, data collection, and analysis.
Required by Spring of Junior Year Fall and Spring
430. International Political Economy. (3 hours) An introduction to the basic principles of international political economy (I.P.E.), emphasizing the institutional structures and political processes governing global flows of money, goods, services, and labor. Also provides an examination of the American role in structuring the I.P.E. of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and provides future perspectives on the I.P.E. Odd Falls
230, 330, 440. Independent Study. (1, 2 or 3 hours) Special research assignments by approval and appointment with the faculty. Fall and Spring
450. Senior Seminar. (3 hours) Capstone course bringing together the several sub-fields of the discipline; students conduct research in areas of political theory, American politics, international relations, and comparative politics; present research; and participate in peer evaluation. Required in Fall of Senior Year
460. Internship. (1 – 6 hours) Supervised, practical experiences in the field of political science in appropriate agencies. Consent of instructor required for enrollment. Fall and Spring
461. Kentucky Legislative Intern Program. (3 hours each) A one-term experience working with the Legislature in Frankfort along with evening seminars and a research paper submitted to the Georgetown College Political Science Department. Even Springs
270, 370, 470. Topics. (1, 2 or 3 hours) Selected topics in political science.
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This Week's Games
Last Week's Results
Fun at the Van: Fri. vs. RFD - Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs returns from 6-8 p.m. (while supplies last), while other promotions include College Night and the D-Zone.
Emmerton Gets The Call: The Red Wings on Saturday morning recalled center Cory Emmerton from the Griffins, and he made his NHL debut that afternoon in Detroit's 4-1 loss to Chicago. The 115th Griffins alumnus to play in the NHL, Emmerton duplicated Tomas Tatar's feat from New Year's Eve by scoring a goal in his first NHL contest. The 22-year-old ranks among the Griffins' leaders with 17 assists (3rd) and 23 points (T5th) in 33 games, despite missing 12 contests due to injury during December.
It's All Over But the Giving: The Griffins' Great Skate Winterfest concluded at Rosa Parks Circle on Sunday with the ninth annual Great Skate, capping off what promises to be an unprecedented fundraising total for the event. Sponsorship and donation totals are still being tallied, but a record $7,322 in pledges alone has been raised to date by Griffins players, Griffins Youth Foundation players and members of the public who collected online pledges for their participation in the Great Skate. For the next two months, fans can still make a donation in the name of their favorite player by going to griffinshockey.com/greatskate, with all proceeds benefiting the Griffins Youth Foundation.
Taking a Lickin' From the Land of Lincoln: The Griffins are on a 2-23-1-2 skid against teams from the state of Illinois. Dating to last season, they are 2-8-0-0 (0.200) in their last 10 against Chicago, 0-6-1-1 (0.125) in their last eight against Rockford, and 0-9-0-1 (0.050) in their last 10 against Peoria.
Filppula Added to All-Star Roster: Griffins forward Ilari Filppula on Friday was added to the Western Conference roster for the 2011 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross, which will be held Jan. 30-31 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. Next Monday's All-Star Game will be televised live at 7 p.m. throughout Michigan on Fox Sports Detroit. Filppula and Peoria Rivermen forward T.J. Hensick were chosen to replace Hamilton Bulldogs forwards David Desharnais and Max Pacioretty, who will both miss the event while on recall to the Montreal Canadiens. Filppula will serve as the Griffins' lone all-star representative in place of injured rookie defenseman Brendan Smith. The older brother of former Griffin, current Detroit Red Wing and 2006 AHL All-Star Classic participant Valtteri Filppula, Ilari currently leads Grand Rapids with 33 points, 15 goals, six power play goals and 15 power play points through 43 games. The 29-year-old also ranks second on the club with 18 assists during his first season in North America. A native of Vantaa, Finland, Filppula led TPS Turku to the Finnish Elite League championship last season, earning the Jari Kurri Trophy as playoff MVP. He signed a one-year contract with the Red Wings last summer.
Amadio Signs Extension: The Griffins on Friday signed defenseman Greg Amadio to a two-year contract extension, securing the services of the two-time Calder Cup champion through the 2012-13 season. The 29-year-old alternate captain signed a one-year deal with Grand Rapids last summer, returning to the team with which he gained his first significant AHL experience. In 46 games this season, he has recorded six points – including his first two goals as a Griffin – along with a team-high 158 penalty minutes. Amadio won the Calder Cup each of the last two seasons as a member of the Hershey Bears, cementing a reputation as a tough, reliable defenseman. He led the Bears in penalty minutes each season, logging AHL career highs with 171 PIM and 10 points (2-8—10) in 2009-10. After making his AHL debut in one game with Manitoba in 2004-05, Amadio spent the next season and a half with the Griffins, totaling 236 PIM and five assists in 99 contests. He appeared in an AHL career-high 64 games with Grand Rapids in 2005-06, helping the Griffins capture the league's regular season championship.
Bodies Wanted: The Griffins have been without the services of numerous regulars of late. Here is a rundown:
Milestones: Jamie Tardif passed Matt Ellis and moved into fifth place on the Griffins' all-time games played list by appearing in his 283rd contest on Jan. 18. Next in his sights will be fourth-place Darryl Bootland (293). In addition, Tardif's goal last Tuesday was his 65th as a Griffin, which tied Jiri Hudler for sixth all time…Curt Fraser has logged 206 games as the Griffins' head coach, putting him two behind all-time leader Danton Cole (208 games coached from 2002-05)…Derek Meech is two games shy of 400 as a pro.
Scouting Report
Wed., Jan. 26 at Rochester Americans (18-23-3-2) – Blue Cross Arena – 7:05 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 28 vs. Rockford IceHogs (19-18-1-4) – Van Andel Arena – 7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 29 at Peoria Rivermen (27-15-2-1) – Carver Arena – 8:35 p.m.
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Rabies has been reported in the area not too far from Jacksonville and local residents are being warned by state authorities to take appropriate precautions.
A family's pet cat from Cabot has tested positive for rabies by the Arkansas Department of Health. Rabies has not been seen in Lonoke County since 2002, and that was a rabid bat. In general, dogs and cats that develop rabies in Arkansas get infected by a rabid skunk. The last time Lonoke County had a rabid skunk was in 1996. The cat had not been vaccinated against rabies and only appeared sick the same day it passed away.
According to Susan Weinstein, DVM, state public health veterinarian, "Once we know we have active rabies in a particular area, we want the public to beware and to protect their dogs, cats, horses and livestock with rabies vaccinations."
"This should serve as a reminder to anyone who has pets to make sure they are current on their vaccinations," Weinstein said. Changes in Arkansas law in 2010 allow for vaccination for rabies once every three years for dogs and cats with the appropriate vaccine.
All dogs and cats in Arkansas are required by state law to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. This protects the animal and acts as a barrier between the wildlife exposures of rabies and people, since pets are more likely to be exposed to a rabid skunk directly than people. Any rabies vaccine given by an owner with an over-the-counter product cannot be counted as vaccinated, as there is no assurance it was stored or given properly. There is also usually no documentation of a date when the vaccine was given.
The rabies virus attacks the brain and spinal cord and is a fatal disease. The virus lives in the saliva (spit) and nervous tissues of infected animals and is spread when they bite or scratch.
The virus also may be spread if saliva from an infected animal touches broken skin, open wounds or the lining of the mouth, eyes or nose. It is most often seen in animals such as skunks and bats. Cats, dogs, ferrets and livestock can also develop rabies, especially if they are not vaccinated.
The first sign of rabies in an animal is usually a change in behavior. Rabid animals may attack people or other animals for no reason, or they may lose their fear of people and seem unnaturally friendly. Staggering, convulsions, choking, frothing at the mouth and paralysis are often present. Skunks may be seen out in daylight, which is an unusual behavior for them, or they may get into a dog pen or under a house. Many animals have a marked change in voice pitch, such as a muted or off-key tone. An animal usually dies within one week of demonstrating signs of rabies. Not all rabid animals act in these ways, however, so you should avoid all wild animals—especially skunks, bats and stray cats and dogs.
So far in 2013, the state has had 93 rabid animals (87 skunks, one bat, two dogs, one horse, one cow and now one cat) test positive for rabies. Most years, the Public Health Lab tests around 1,000 animals for rabies and averages 50 positive cases. So far this year the lab has tested over 550 animals for rabies.
"If you think you have become exposed to an animal with rabies, wash your wound thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical attention immediately. Contact your physician immediately and report the incident. The animal in question should be captured, if possible, without damaging its head or risking further exposure," Weinstein said. "If an apparently healthy, domesticated dog or cat bites a person, it must be captured, confined and observed daily for 10 days following the bite. If the animal remains healthy during this period of time, it did not transmit rabies at the time of the bite. The brain tissue of all wild animals must be tested for rabies if human exposure has occurred."
How can you protect yourself from rabies?
— Be sure dogs, cats and ferrets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations;
— Do not feed, touch or adopt wild animals;
— Keep family pets indoors at night;
— Bat-proof your home or summer camp in the fall or winter (The majority of human rabies cases are caused by bat bites.;
— Encourage children to immediately tell an adult if any animal bites them
— Teach children to avoid wildlife, strays and all other animals they do not know well;
— Report all animal bites or contact with wild animals to the nearest local health unit. Do not let any animal escape that has possibly exposed someone to rabies. Depending on the species, an animal can be observed or tested for rabies in order to avoid the need for rabies treatment. For more information, call the Lonoke County Health Unit at 843-7561 (Cabot) or 676-2268 (Lonoke), or Susan Weinstein, DVM, state public health veterinarian, at 280-4136.


text: Act Two: Tooling around By Linda Arnold December 28, 2013 Story Share Kenny Kemp Dannie Walker, a former Public Service Commission employee, is now "Dan the Tool Man" at Home Depot -- and loves every minute of it. Act Two is an occasional series highlighting life changes by area residents. These life shifts could be due to choices made in retirement -- the "re-engagement" phase -- or as a result of discovering new arenas or taking action on a lifelong passion that had lain submerged. In any event, these change offer an opportunity to rewrite the script of one's life. If you know of an interesting Act Two story, feel free to email your suggestion to firstname.lastname@example.com, W.Va. -- After 29 years at the West Virginia Public Service Commission, Dannie Walker wasn't looking for a new career. He had no idea he would wind up doing what he's doing now -- and loving it.A transplant to West Virginia, the proud Nebraska Cornhusker made his move to the Mountain State after college and service in the Army. As an electrical engineer, he found a home at the telecommunications section of the PSC after serving in a similar role in his native state. He eventually became the manager of that group.Life was good for Walker and his wife, Barbie Dallmann. They raised a son, Britain, and both enjoyed building their careers. So, when retirement came along, he just chalked up "gainful unemployment" as the next phase in his life.Until that tug came along.Call it a classic midlife crisis if you want, although it was a passion that had possessed Walker for a long time. He didn't think it was going to happen. And then, on July 1, 2012, his dream came true."I had pretty much given up on that dream," he said. And then the vision appeared -- a 1986 "Husker Red" Corvette with a white convertible top. "It's the first year they went back to the ragtops," Walker explained. "A local guy was selling it."Much to his wife's chagrin at first, the rest is history. "There are two groups of Corvette enthusiasts," he says. "One group likes to restore and show them, and the other group likes to restore and drive them. Count me in the group that likes to cruise."It didn't take long, though, for Walker to learn how expensive his new hobby was going to be. "I decided to find some part-time work to support my passion," he said.Fast-forward to Aug. 22. He applied for a part-time job at Home Depot and was hired. "I didn't know that much about Home Depot," Walker said. "I was just looking for some involvement and a little extra money."What happened next was totally unpredictable. Hands-on results"The immediate satisfaction I get from helping someone solve a problem is so gratifying," he reports. "At the PSC, I would conduct inspections and tests, analyze data, write reports and participate in hearings. I worked a lot with accountants and attorneys. While that's all very important work, there were lots of times I never really learned the outcome of my involvement. And, now, I get hands-on results -- right away!"Walker finds the camaraderie, team spirit and corporate culture at Home Depot extremely fulfilling."I love being 'Dan the Tool Man,'" he says. "I even go home after work and research do-it-yourself projects and various tools so I can give better advice to our customers. It also keeps me on my toes learning about all kinds of different ways to provide solutions." He was retired for several years before getting involved in this new direction. At one point, his wife, Barbie, asked if he was bored. "I answered no," he says, "because I thought being bored meant not having enough to do. That was never a problem. But maybe I wasn't excited about what I was doing."Now I get a real sense of accomplishment every day. If I sold the Corvette tomorrow, I'd still want to work there. Home Depot's philosophy is that the customer comes first. And they mean it. "The store manager, Steve, is an amazing guy who makes working there a very pleasant experience. He started working for Home Depot in his late 20s or early 30s as a lot attendant -- pulling carts in from the parking area. Now he's a store manager. And, since it's a national franchise, there are opportunities to transfer almost anywhere in the country."In fact, I even chipped in to help out on my most recent vacation. We were in Vancouver on a Friendship Force Exchange, and I wanted to visit a Home Depot there. I happened to be wearing an orange Home Depot T-shirt and was approached by three customers. Instead of saying, 'I don't work here,' I was able to help the customers since the store layouts are all the same."I admit I had a few doubts about jumping into the Home Depot job at first. I was wondering what I'd gotten myself into -- and if I was up to the task. Things were so different from how they had been in my career. We all help each other, though, and that made the learning curve much more manageable. There's such a sense of community at our store."No wonder his new corporate culture has made such a positive impression. "Built From Scratch: How a Couple of Regular Guys Grew The Home Depot From Nothing to $30 Billion," a book authored by store founders Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, recounts entrepreneurial successes over the past 20 years. Dan the Tool Man, enthusiastically supports the founders' vision and toils mightily to do right by it. Working it outWhen he first got to Home Depot, Walker thought he knew a lot about hardware and tools. He considers himself a "do-it-yourself" kind of guy. Then he realized he had a lot to learn -- and that he wanted to learn it. "There are different P.K. levels and certifications we can earn -- that stands for Product Knowledge. And I get so interested I'll make notes to myself to research something on my time off."Solving a customer's problems has definitely given him a sense of accomplishment. "I see results immediately," he says. "It's such a different culture than I was used to in government service. I felt like I was making an important contribution there, but too often I never knew if I was making that big a difference or not."His part-time hardware gig eventually expanded from a 20-hour week to a 40-hour week. And, while he likes the work, he decided to back it down to the original time frame in order to better enjoy this re-engagement phase of his life.With regard to family activities, sometimes it's a challenge working nights and weekends. That too is a big change from his former profession. His wife has been very supportive, though, and they've been able to work out the problems with their differing schedules.Walker's overall experience with retirement parallels that of others who say they don't have enough time to do the things they need to do."I've often pondered the mystery of how I ever got anything done back when I had a full-time job," he explains. "One of the best things about retirement is the very large reduction in deadlines. I've hated deadlines all my life, even though without them I am fairly nonproductive."In the early days of his retirement, Walker and his wife had to make a lot of adjustments with both of them being at home most of the time. She has two home-based businesses -- Barefoot Coaching and Happy Fingers Typing Service."Prior to my retirement, I was home mainly during times when her home-based businesses were closed. I had to learn -- even though I was at my domicile -- to dress and act as if I was in an office environment (no mean feat for this old cowboy!). And I had to learn to respect the space Barbie needs to deal with her customers and get her work done."This second act of my life is definitely different from the first act," he explains. "I run into guys all the time, though, that say they'd like to do something like this when they retire. One of them is a doctor who thinks it would be really cool to work in a hardware store."An ironic thing happened recently when the local Corvette club emailed him about going on an impromptu Sunday Corvette cruise. He had to decline because he had to work that afternoon -- doing what he started doing to support his Corvette habit in the first place!Across the country, retirees like Dannie are desiring more out of the second half of their lives, so they're investing their energies around those goals. "People want to be engaged," says Richard Leider, co-author of "Something to Live For: Finding Your Way in the Second Half of Life."Feeling energized about this phase of his life, Walker says he looks forward to going to work. "I really like the work ethic at our store. I love my co-workers and the customers."Linda Arnold is a certified wellness instructor, counselor and newspaper columnist. Reader comments may be directed to firstname.lastname@example.com. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 2 New company planning $73M synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier County 3 Richwood mayor on leave amid investigation of purchases 4 St. Albans rallies to beat Riverside, 21-17 5 WVU law professor announces run for Congress On the Town: Dec. 21, 2013 Previous Story Children's book memorializes woman's late son Next Story


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For those who claim their vintage Corvette is too nice to risk a road trip, meet Ray Robichaud. Ray, whose friends affectionately call him "Minnow," believes a concours-clean Corvette is for driving. Showing it is fine as well, but he'll drive it to the show, thank you. The only time his '71 roadster has been on a trailer was during the trip to the paint shop.
Ray has owned this magnificent Corvette since Christmas Eve 1985. With its high-revving LT-1 small-block and four-speed close-ratio gearbox, it proved a thrilling everyday conveyance. Over the next seven years, Ray, who hails from Clearwater, Florida, racked up the miles, mostly with the top down enjoying the Florida sun. By 1989, the Corvette was displaying stress cracks in the front clip, the 18-year-old interior was fading and worn, and the soft top was getting ragged around the edges. It was time for some cosmetic restoration.
The paint was stripped, the stress cracks were repaired, and the Mille Miglia Red was resprayed. Inside, the seats were re-covered and the soft top replaced. That was good enough to get the roadster and Ray back in action for another three years of top-down cruising. In 1992, he pulled the engine for a complete rebuild. After an 0.030-inch bore cleanup, he slipped in a hotter camshaft and installed a new crankshaft, pistons, a higher-revving valvetrain, and a carburetor. Back on the road, Ray and his wife Bert enjoyed their roadster for another 10 years.
In 2002, after 31 years of service, the roadster was tired again and in need of restoration. The engine still sang sweetly in tune, but the body and interior were showing wear and tear. With the help of friend and employer Sonny Wells, Ray completely tore down the Corvette. Working on weekends for the following 18 months, Ray and Sonny dismantled the car-taking it all the way down to the shell and chassis. Since the engine had been rebuilt 10 years previously, it was left alone. The M21, meanwhile, was sent out for freshening.
Ray chose to replace the front clip, which had again started to crack. While the front end was off, everything from the cowl forward was either restored or replaced, including external engine components, suspension pieces, rotors, calipers, and brake lines. The wheels were bead-blasted and repainted, and the undercarriage was cleaned and resprayed.
By the time the new front clip arrived, Sonny had already stripped the Vette's 13-year-old paint. Once the clip was in place, he applied countless coats of epoxy primer, followed by endless block-sanding between coats. When the two were finally satisfied that the car's surface was smooth and uniform, it was trailered to John Ames, in Brooksville, Florida, who applied a fresh coat of the original Mille Miglia Red paint.
When the roadster returned, it was treated to a complete interior, which Sonny donated for the project. New leather upholstery was installed on new seat frames and buns. From the carpet up and from door to door, everything was replaced with new components or restored to as-new condition. That included a new instrument cluster with a rebuilt speedometer, along with a quartz movement for the clock. Even the radio and trim panels were replaced with new pieces. There wasn't a single interior part overlooked in the restoration. On the outside, new bumpers, moldings, grilles, mirrors, emblems, exhaust parts, and tag bezels were all installed on the freshly painted body.
After almost two years of steady work, Ray and Sonny finally completed the '71 and put it back on the road. The excellent craftsmanship and close attention to detail have resulted in trophies from shows all over Southwest Florida. Sonny owns a '67 Corvette, so now he, Ray, and their wives enjoy driving to shows and tours together.
"It's amazing," Ray observed, "that after all that time of working together and rebuilding the Corvette, Sonny and I are still good friends. If you're ever lucky enough to have a friend to help in a project like this, don't pass up the opportunity!"


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Carbo AirBlocks® are 60% stronger and 30% lighter than our Classic blocks.
The nylon resin sideplates are densely packed with long-glass fibers for a compact block with a high strength-to-weight ratio. Ball bearings, sheave, and sideplates are UV-stabilized with carbon black for maximum protection.
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The Liquid Force Angel Wakeboard has a continuous rocker that's super smooth and ultra fluid for easy pop and flawless landings. The highly responsive Angel Wakeboard will also do what you need with no questions asked. It's designed to help you progress, while putting a smile on your face.
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Abreu named Co-American League Player of the Week
CHICAGO - Rookie first baseman Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox has been named co-American League Player of the Week for April 21-27, along with Seattle's Kyle Seager.
Abreu, 27, batted .310 (9-29) with five home runs, an AL-best 14 RBI, eight runs scored and a .862 slugging percentage to become the first White Sox player to win the honor since Alejandro De Aza on July 8-14, 2013.
He homered in back-to-back games on April 22-23 at Detroit, recorded his third multihomer game of the season and drove in a career-high six runs on Friday vs. Tampa Bay, including a game-ending grand slam, and homered with four RBI yesterday vs. the Rays.
Abreu leads the major leagues with 10 home runs and 31 RBI and has set major-league rookie records for most homers and RBI through April.


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Welcome to Rightmove's guide for student renting. Once you've completed your first year of University unscathed (hopefully!), it'll be time to move on to your second year accommodation. Rightmove is here to help you decide where and with whom to live with.
This guide is made up of 8 sections so you can choose the parts most relevant to you.
Living with friends is always a popular choice for second year students – it's cheaper than renting alone, you can split the bills and best of all it's the most fun! Make sure you think carefully about who you should live with, before looking for a property.
Though many students choose to live in shared accommodation after completing their first year, private halls are becoming an increasingly popular alternative that often provide additional onsite facilities included as part of the rental agreement.
House-hunting can be exciting but it's also likely to be a stressful experience. The best student properties are often snapped up quickly so it's important to be organised and ready to begin looking for accommodation as soon as possible.
When renting a property, the monthly rent is unlikely to be your only expense. There will be other costs you should consider in order to calculate how much you and your new housemates can afford each month.
You've found the perfect housemates and have decided where you want to live… now you just need to find the property! Ensure you are prepared for viewing properties and know what questions you should ask
Once you've found a property that you all like and agree upon, your landlord or agent may ask for a holding fee or deposit to secure the property. Make sure you are clear on your obligations and rights as a prospective tenant.
Your tenancy agreement will provide you with all of the details regarding when your lease comes to an end along with anything else you are required to do when moving out of a property.
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text: Helps provide low-cost/no-cost mammogram screenings. As part of its ongoing "Thorntons Challenge" philanthropic commitment toward breast cancer awareness, Thorntons Inc. is partnering with Norton Cancer Institute to provide mobile unit mammogram screenings for women throughout the Louisville metropolitan area later this month. This important—and often life-saving—initiative is made possible by a $100,000 grant Thorntons has


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FORT WORTH, Texas — The Busch brothers went 1-2 in qualifying Friday and could be hard to beat in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway.
The race, which has made headlines because of sponsorship that has it named the NRA 500, could provide headlines with the two brothers out front.
Green flag is scheduled for 7:46 p.m. ET.
Additional details: Sprint Cup standings | Schedule and results | Friday's Nationwide Series results | SN's Texas picks | Martinsville failure eats at Earnhardt
Here's Saturday's starting lineup, with a little bit of perspective on each of the 43 drivers:
1. Kyle Busch — Won the Cup pole and the Nationwide race. Can you say, "Sweep?"
2. Kurt Busch — Disappointed he didn't win pole but must keep telling himself it's not where you start, it's where you finish.
3. Aric Almirola — Putting together a solid 500 miles should be the goal. He often has speed but needs the finish to go with it.
4. Marcos Ambrose — He will win an oval race this year. Just not today.
5. Martin Truex Jr. — A woeful 25th in the standings — does bad-luck season end today?
6. Dale Earnhardt Jr. — Wasn't happy with 24th place last week. And he shouldn't have been.
7. Jimmie Johnson — Drivers won't mess with him because they'll be afraid of what he'll say on Twitter on Monday.
8. Jeff Gordon — New paint scheme (DuPont was recently sold) but still same solid car.
9. Carl Edwards — Top Roush Fenway Racing car is not as strong as usual.
10. Juan Pablo Montoya — Must back up good qualifying with strong result.
11. Jamie McMurray — Must back up seventh-place from Martinsville with strong result.
12. Austin Dillon — Dillon called all the companies on his car himself to get sponsorship for this race.
13. Tony Stewart — Sitting 22nd in points, praised crew chief Steve Addington after qualifying. For Addington's sake, hopefully he says same thing after race.
14. Kasey Kahne — Second at Vegas earlier this year. He should be strong today.
15. Brian Vickers — Has golden opportunity in this car. Must win in next four weeks.
16. Brad Keselowski — He'll find his way to the front by the middle of the race.
17. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. — First top-10 of the season won't come today.
18. Joey Logano — Still must watch who he is racing and give extra room if need be.
19. Paul Menard — Average finish at Texas is 21.3 so top-20 would be considered decent day.
20. Matt Kenseth — Surprised — very surprised — he's starting this far back.
21. Jeff Burton — Has run 24 races at Texas but led only 180 laps.
22. Trevor Bayne — Runs well at Texas. He'll be top-20.
23. Mark Martin — Like last week, might have to grind out another top-10 finish.
24. Casey Mears — One of the season's biggest surprises at 17th in the standings should be able to keep it going.
25. David Ragan — A top-20 would be a good day for this team. Not sure they'll get there.
26. Clint Bowyer — Sour starting spot might have Bowyer screaming on the radio from green flag.
27. David Gilliland — Will need to use good strategy to stay on lead lap.
28. Dave Blaney — One of those days where he just wants to stay out of trouble and bring home car in one piece.
29. Kevin Harvick — Sometimes runs well when ticked off. Starting 29th should tick him off.
30. Bobby Labonte — Won't be a fun homecoming for Texas native.
31. Ryan Newman — Hopes that early qualifying draw (when the track was warmer) is reason he's back here.
32. Travis Kvapil — At 37th in owner points, this team just needs to finish.
33. David Stremme — Should race better thanks to comfort level with returning crew chief Steve Lane.
34. Mike Bliss — Big deal for team last in owner points just to make field.
35. Greg Biffle — Where is Greg Biffle and what have you done with him? He doesn't start 35th at this track.
36. J.J. Yeley — At 28th in owner points, will need to drive smart race to avoid dropping out of top-30.
37. Michael McDowell — Not planning to run full race.
38. David Reutimann — Not planning to have to park early, but mechanical woes have hurt organization.
39. Landon Cassill — Extra track time from new Nationwide ride with JD Motorsports should help Cassill.
40. Josh Wise — Has had one finish better than 35th this year; don't expect that to be any different come Saturday night.
41. Joe Nemechek — Team obviously doesn't have the horsepower so he will gain spots mostly through attrition.
42. Danica Patrick — She has experience starting from the back of fields thanks to poor qualifying.
43. Timmy Hill — Nice kid and wouldn't be surprised if he takes care of his equipment and finishes in top-30.


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PG just tweeted that he's getting a pit bull from some super sketchy looking dood...
I'm not really sure why, but this makes me nervous.
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PG just tweeted that he's getting a pit bull from some super sketchy looking dood...
I'm not really sure why, but this makes me nervous.
A lot of people own pit bulls. Not everyone kills them after they don't win a fight.
Not everyone has pitbulls to fight them... that said, dog fighting is so wrong. I would hope the Pacers players wouldn't be that cruel and twisted.
Pitbulls can be very gentle animals, it's all how you raise the dog.
I own a pitbull, and they aren't a breed you want to have questions about.
You need to be sure about who you buy them from, because if they're a breeding line, then you're going to get a super-aggressive dog, that will cause you problems.
Mine is about 19mons, and he's a handful for me and my two roommates. He thinks he can do what he wants, when he wants. If that means going down stairs and taking a dump on our basement floor, eventhough we are literally sitting 5ft from the front door so we can take him out, he does it. (We've had to put in baby gates at the stairs so he won't go down)
Last night, while sitting on the couch watching TV, he started eating my roommates sock while he was laying next to him. Just tore it apart in a matter of seconds.
We had to barricade the couch off. It's a reclining dual set, so there was a gap between the back of the couch, and the wall. He thought it made a good den. That's a bad idea, because they are EXTREMELY territorial.
(Like if you happened to drop something back there, or it got kicked back there, you'd better be ready for a fight. He'd snap at you for just reaching back there. He's never bitten any of us, but you gotta be ready to show him that you're the alpha dog in the house. He routinely gets put in his cage for snapping)
If you're going to buy off a breeder, you'd better know as much as possible about them. You could get a great dog, a monster, or somewhere inbetween. But you'd better know which, because even at 50lbs, they have the ability to take your life.
I love the dog to death, but if I could do it all over again, I wouldn't take him. They're just handful.
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I'm sure genetic disposition is a part of it, but don't you think alot of how any dog behaves is mostly in how you raise it? Whether you can give the dog stern obedience training as a puppy etc...
Alot of folks who have no clue about owning a dog get a pitbull because it's "cool". These inevitably are failures.
Is this seriously a topic? He bought a pitbull. That has absolutely nothing do with Michael Vick or dog fighting.
And what's so "sketchy" looking about the guy bought it from? He's overweight and has his hat on backwards. Oh lord, ring the alarms. That guy HAS to be shady.
So one day we are talking about "the hot hand" and now we are talking about pitbulls? Can we keep talking about the JOB subject please?
No, not always. We most certainly do not let him go to the bathroom inside the house, yet he continually does it. We have him on a set schedule for eating and bathroom, but if he feels the urge and doesn't want to wait, he won't.
They require a lot more detail and attention than normal dogs. It's not their fault, they've been bred to fight for almost a 100 years. (They used to fight bears for entertainment back when)
I'm not saying all of them are bad, but they definately have tendancies that pop up, regardless of how they're trained.
ya the dude who is holding the dogs looks pretty sheisty (sp?!) though...i mean would you buy a used car from him?
point being...not exactly a reputable looking breeder...it seems like it would be at best a toss up about whether he would get a managable dog...not to mention that there are plenty of pit bulls in shelters to get instead of adding to the problem....
This thread is more evidence of just how paranoid and ridiculous some Pacers fans are. Somehow Paul George buying a pitbull made a Pacers fan nervous.
In the words of Tyler Hansbrough, WOW!!
I think you guys are taking my posts wrong. I haven't even looked at the picture of the guy, nor saw anything other than what was OP. I'm just saying, anyone you think is sketchy, you probably shouldn't be buying a dog from.
Not saying this guy is, just a general rule.
I don't think this thread is going anywhere.
Check with the breeder's vet. If he doesn't endorse them or they don't have one, pass.
Hey, I was wrong, this breeder is a good dood. He said he would crop the puppy's ears for PG free of charge!
Seriously though, I just thought the photo in the OP was kinda funny with the way the guy was holding the dogs by their scruffs and looking at them like they were pieces of meat, so I posted it. I didn't mean for this to turn into soapbox-fest 2010. My bad.
Painter must be a horrible coach to let Hummel get hurt like that.
so how would you describe the look of reputable? A Blue ribbon Daddy reputable?:-)(just saw the puppys dads pic on his page.)
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Well, except for the fact that I'm now the bad guy. Bummer.
lol. The picture of his dad would be black male material for any fighting dog(to cute to be tough). Really you clarified that his shady comments had to do with holding the dogs by the back of the neck (like there mom would), it doesn't look like the nicest way to handle a dog though. The thread went south but I don't think you became the bad guy. Oh and fyi title of this thread is awful and just asking for it to be taken badly.
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Lets hope the ears aren't cropped by his owner with a pair of sissors. Franklin had a pit a couple years ago done that way!! A good cropping job costs hundreds of dollars.
I also hope PG isn't getting a Pit off of Craigslist! They are daily advertised on there. Backyard breeders galore. Those that beed for greed.


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Two men were beaten on the streets of Phoenix, they say, because of their sexual orientation.
"We believe they targeted us because we are gay," said Austin Head.
Head said he and his male friend were walking home from a bar at approximately 2 a.m. Friday morning. When the two made it to the intersection of Central and Osborn in Phoenix Head he said two men started shouting homophobic slurs at them from across the street.
Head said he was on a bicycle and his friend was on foot. They both tried to get away on the bike, but the two men caught up with them and, according to Head, started to attack them.
"They attacked us and knocked me unconscious and I took the brunt of the injuries. My friend was hit in the jaw. I was taken off in an ambulance," said Head. "The attack was so violent it created the fractures in my face and I couldn't see out of one eye for a few days the swelling was so bad. I've had some memory loss."
Head said he only remembers waking up in the hospital the next day, but his friend was able to stay behind and help police find the two suspects, who were still in the area.
Jermon Barnes, 22, and Ernie Barnes, 24, were arrested that night and are each facing one charge each of aggravated assault, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
"Do you think this was a hate crime?" we asked.
"I think their motivation was based on hate, yes," said Head.
Head is an activist of many things including his role in the documentary Positive Youth, a film about HIV positive people and their struggles.
Head says this will not get him down, but hopes by sharing his story that it will encourage more tolerance.
"I don't think they should use this as a reason to be afraid to walk down the street. I think it should be a reason to have a stronger sense of community," Head said.
Head may have to undergo reconstructive surgery.
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"On Friday, Nov. 9, two men were attacked in central Phoenix. They were called names and beaten up for one reason only: they were presumed to be gay.
"My heart goes out to the two victims of this assault. I wish them a speedy recovery, and I will do everything in my power to see that the perpetrators are punished to the fullest extent of the law.
"We don't expect to hear about things like this happening in central Phoenix. This is one of the largest cities in the United States, a place where diversity is celebrated and the LGBT community thrives. Unfortunately, no group is immune to bigotry and hatred. Perpetrators will strike out at someone just for being different whether it is their skin color, religion, or in this case, because they were gay.
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"Thankfully, the two victims are survivors and we as a community will survive this assault on our peace of mind. The LGBT community has made great strides, but our work is not yet done. We continue to persevere through hard times and keep coming back stronger. We look out for each other and care about each other, and we will not let hatred keep us from being out and proud."
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"I came off the cannon wrong, and because I didn't land well, I wouldn't have had enough speed to cut back over and get on to the jump, so I just had to cut (it) out," she said after finishing fifth.
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"I'll just come out again and try my best, that's all I can do," Jones added.
Asked for her opinion on being the first woman to compete in the maiden Olympic snowboard slopestyle event, Jones added: "That's nice. I'm glad to have landed my run for being the first person to drop in.
"There was definitely some nerves."
Isabel Derungs finished top of heat one with a score of 87.50, while Torah Bright (85.25), Spencer O'Brien (82.75) and Enni Rukajarvi (79.00) also joined the Swiss in the final.
Fuller finished 10th in the 12-person race with a high score of 44.50, but is in optimistic mood ahead of Sunday's semis.
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That group is retail.
My preferred way to execute this strategy is to sell short or buy puts on the Market Vectors Retail ETF (RTH). Here's why:
First, we know that somebody's going to get hurt: the poor, the middle class or the rich -- maybe all three. They will all react by saving more until the coast is clear. That's terrible for retail, all retail, but especially the dollar stores, which have acted terribly, and the discounters -- think Wal-Mart (WMT) and Target (TGT).
Second, the weather was so bad, and the psyche so negative -- look at retail correlative Consumer Confidence -- that you can't own the strugglers: Best Buy (BBY), Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Kohl's (KSS), or even good ones like Ross Stores (ROST). I would point out that Macy's (M) fares badly in this world, too, with a heavy coat segment that must be discounted.
Finally, I would not trust even the strong home themes, at least for now, because they have run so much: Williams-Sonoma (WSM), Lowe's (LOW) and even one of my big faves, Pier 1 (PIR). I would be quick to cover this cohort, though, simply because it is part of a larger theme that will be hard to dislodge -- the higher price of homes.
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July 5
5:40 p.m. ET
• NBA.com: "Source says Howard's top two, after trade, are -- in no order of preference -- Golden State and Houston. Lakers not eliminated, but now behind."
• Yahoo! Sports: "Before Golden State deals, Dwight Howard had narrowed his choices to the Lakers and Rockets, league sources tell Y! Sports. … Golden State hasn't been informed that Howard has eliminated them, nor given up hope of landing him. Unclear how their deals impact his plan."
• ESPN.com: "Dallas Mavericks have been officially notified they are out of Dwight Howard Sweepstakes, sources tell ESPN."
4:30 p.m. ET
• CBSSports.com: "If Dwight Howard chooses Golden State as his free-agent destination and the Lakers are amenable to a sign-and-trade arrangement, the Warriors are willing and able to engage, league sources told CBSSports.com. … [A] person briefed on the matter told CBSSports.com on Friday that Golden State is of the belief that the All-Star center is bound for Houston."
• Yahoo! Sports: "So far, no teams pursuing Dwight Howard have been informed that he's made a decision. ... Warriors still working to make moves, so my suggestion they're out of play with Dwight Howard is premature. They have tentacles everywhere."
• ESPN.com: "Multiple teams in Dwightstakes, I'm told, FEAR Houston is winning the race."
2:00 p.m. ET
• LA Times: "If Dwight Howard tells the Lakers he wants to go to Golden State in a trade, two things can help make it happen: Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes. … Golden State guard Stephen Curry was on a can't-touch list, but young up-and-comers Thompson and Barnes would appease the Lakers, who were fine with trading with a division rival if the deal made sense, according to a person familiar with the situation."
• ESPN.com: "Lakers, I'm told, have shown level of interest in Asik in past. So I DO fully expect Rockets and Lakers to talk S-and-T if Dwight picks HOU."
• Fox Sports: "Hearing rumblings Cavs have talked to Warriors about relieving some of that cap space in Warriors' pursuit of Dwight Howard."
• ESPN.com: "This is Dwight Howard, so no one close to this thing prepared to say they're SURE, but more & more NBA whispers today have Rockets in lead."
10:00 a.m. ET
• ESPN.com: "It was a particularly uncomfortable holiday for the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN.com, as fears mount within the organization that Howard's current employers could have fallen to as low as fourth in his pecking order. … [T]here were indications late Thursday that Lakers officials, already bracing for the worst, had begun to rethink their long-held position of ruling out sign-and-trade options in the event Howard decides to bolt to one of L.A.'s rivals."
• CBSSports.com: "League sources tell CBSSports.com that Golden State has offered the likes of Andrew Bogut, Andris Biedrins and Richard Jefferson to the Hawks, Cavaliers and Jazz. … One person briefed on Golden State's cap-clearing efforts told CBSSports.com that the team is intent on clearing room regardless of Howard's decision. If Howard says no to Golden State, the Warriors are expected to use the room -- if successful in moving contracts -- to chase another max-level free agent such as Denver forward Andre Iguodala, the person said."
• Yahoo! Sports: ""Holed away in Colorado, the Lakers are still prominent in Dwight Howard's mind, sources tell Y! Rockets remain strong, Warriors lurking. … Decisions don't come easy for Howard, nor does disappointing people. There is hope for resolution today, but no assurances."
• ESPN.com: ""Just added to ESPN's latest Dwight story: Sources say Warriors and Jazz have opened talks on trade that would send Andrew Bogut to Jazz. ... Jazz have expressed strongest interest to date in Bogut, sources say. No surprise after Al Jefferson's departure and Bogut's college ties."
• Yahoo! Sports: "[DeMarcus] Cousins is open to signing a long-term deal with the Kings, one source close to him said."
• New York Post: ""[Chris] Copeland's agent, John Spencer didn't rule out a return to the Knicks, but said he expects Copeland to get an offer above $1.75 million. … Spencer said the Lakers, Pacers and the Jazz are front-runners and even the Nuggets, where Copeland played college, are interested."
July 4
7:30 p.m. ET
• ESPN.com: "The Golden State Warriors, increasingly convinced they have a legitimate shot at winning the Dwight Howard sweepstakes, have begun aggressively attempting to trade away players to clear the requisite salary-cap space to sign the All-Star center, according to sources with knowledge of the team's thinking."
• NBA.com: "The 31-year-old [Jose] Calderon is looking for a team that's a little further ahead in the rebuilding process than the Kings, who are just a couple of months removed from the team being acquired by a group led by Vivek Ranadive that kept it in Sacramento."
• ESPN.com: "Strong indications today that NBA Finals hero Gary Neal will NOT be back with San Antonio. Which is why Spurs moved so fast on Belinelli."
• ESPNNY.com: "Hearing that Andre Iguodala will make a decision on a team early next week ... Stay tuned for that."
2:00 a.m. ET
• The Hawks reportedly agreed to re-sign Kyle Korver.
• The Spurs reportedly agreed to re-sign Manu Ginobili.
• Yahoo! Sports: "When Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant spoke to Dwight Howard on Tuesday, his words to the free-agent center resounded an unmistakable and unflinching message: Let me teach you how to be a champion. 'You need to learn how it's done first, and I can teach you here,' Bryant told Howard during the Lakers' presentation, witnesses in the room described to Yahoo! Sports."
• CBSSports.com: "Having heard all the pitches and gathered the information he needs, Dwight Howard is going off the grid for the weekend to weigh his options with his team of advisers. Before the 'what' and 'when' of Howard's free-agent decision, the All-Star center and his team must decide the 'where.' Two options under consideration for Howard's camp to consider his options, according to league sources: a resort area in Colorado and a remote ranch in Montana."
• ESPNLA.com: "One week after the team unveiled a massive banner on the side of Staples Center with a photo of Howard alongside 'STAY.' and the hashtag #STAYD12, the banner was removed. Staples Center officials said the plan all along was to remove the banner after Tuesday night's Los Angeles Sparks-Minnesota Lynx WNBA game. A crew began removing the banner around midnight, and it was completely gone by early Wednesday morning. The Lakers also put up six billboards around the city, including one in Hollywood, and had some mobile billboards as well. The mobile billboards have been discontinued, and the various billboards around town will be coming down soon as well."
• Yahoo! Sports: "Atlanta Hawks free-agent forward Josh Smith won't decide where to sign until after the Fourth of July holiday weekend, at the earliest, a league source told Yahoo! Sports. Smith left Los Angeles to return to his hometown of Atlanta on Wednesday after meeting with the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons. He isn't in a rush to decide, the source said."
• USA Today Sports: "Restricted free agent and former Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans has given the New Orleans Pelicans a verbal agreement that he will sign their four-year, $44 million offer sheet, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports."
• Chicago Tribune: "Sources said the Bulls continue to rebuff attempts by the shared agency of Rose and LaMarcus Aldridge to bring the Trail Blazers' All-Star forward to Chicago. Sources said the Bulls have been unwilling to discuss a deal of Joakim Noah and Jimmy Butler for Aldridge."
• ESPN.com: "Al Jefferson spent past day and a half with Bobcats. He wants to see where [Dwight Howard] goes before committing [because Mavericks] may offer if it loses on D12. Jefferson looking for 4-year deal starting at about $15 mill ..."
• Yahoo! Sports: "Free agent guard O.J. Mayo is closing in on a multiyear contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources told Yahoo! Sports."
• ESPN.com: "Teams interested in Kenyon Martin: Lakers, Clippers, Spurs, Knicks, Nets, source says."
• Yahoo! Sports: "Portland is a possible destination for center Robin Lopez, with Indiana and others on a short list in pursuit, league sources tell Y! If Pelicans don't waive Robin Lopez by Thursday -- paying 500K buyout -- his $5.1M and 5.3M salaries the next two years become guaranteed. With so much trade interest in center Robin Lopez, it is unlikely the Pelicans will fail to guarantee his contract this week."
• Sporting News: "Free-agent forward Earl Clark met with the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Tuesday, and though no contract offers were made, the two sides are expected to meet again Wednesday, a source told Sporting News."


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So I'm going to design a small (think the mini star stamp on first run Innova discs) sized logo for my discs. Just looking for something that is dyed on and impossible to remove.
I'll probably have dgdave cut out several sheets of these. But so cut costs I'd like to have several cut across a sheet of vinyl and was thinking I will just paint on the ink to avoid having to cover the disc and dip it and such.
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