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DIVISION One basement side Trowbridge Wanderers would have been looking forward to their Tuesday evening clash at home to an out-of-sorts Semington Magpies.
Magpies, who after an excellent run of results leading up to the new year have failed to win any of their seven matches in 2014, saw that run continue as Wanderers picked up only their sixth point of the campaign after twice coming from behind to claim a 2-2 draw.
Neither team were able to find the net in the first half, but the second period saw the game come to life as Richard Allum put Semington in front not long after the restart only for Wanderers to level things almost immediately with Dan Mercer scoring his second goal of the season.
Semington looked on course for victory when Dan Rimmer gave them the lead for a second time, but a spirited Wanderers side fought back well and Magpies couldn't hold on as Jamie Kinchly netted to earn his team a deserved share of the spoils.
Bradford United 2 Freshford United 10
AFTER securing their first Division One title since 2006 at the weekend, Chris Birleson's Freshford United side would have arrived at Culver Close in a partying mood ahead of the match with near-neighbours and fierce rivals Bradford United.
A superb second-half performance from the champions saw them complete a stunning 10-2 victory to leave their hosts, who were drawing 2-2 after 45 minutes, more than a little deflated.
Bradford stunned their guests when they took the lead against the run of play through Phil Little, but Freshford restored parity when Nick Ross got on the end after a fine team move to make it 1-1.
Bradford regained the lead with Richie Bliha putting them back in front with a stunning half volly only for Dan Fowler to square things up at 2-2 when he smashed home a Russell Whatley flick-on.
Freshford who usually have a sluggish second half came with all guns blazing and took the lead for the first time in the game when Ross bagged his second of the night after being set up by Fowler.
Fowler made if 4-2 following an assist from Mark Gerrish who then added number five himself after being set up by Adam Hyde.
Good work from Dan Fowler set up Tom Rooney for his first of the night which was quickly followed a third of the game from Fowler.
Rooney completed the scoring with final three Freshford goals to take his own tally to four and the villagers to 10.
His first game from a Gerrish assist with the final two being all his own doing with both being almost identical; after winning the ball on the halfway line he raced clear to net goals nine and ten.
Castle Combe 6 Calne Eagles 4
CALNE Eagles were unable able to build on their victory over Steeple Ashton and a 6-4 defeat at Castle Combe leaves them as the favourites for relegation along with Trowbridge Wanderers.
Goals from Jordan Winter, Laurence Elliott, Billy Gleed and Keiron Gleed were not enough for Calne as goals from Will Gale (three), Ben Pemberton, Martin Riddell and Jake Dawson won it for Combe.
Westbury United Reserves 5 North Bradley 1
AFTER gifting Westbury United Reserves the 3three points from their scheduled fixture last Saturday, when they were unable to raise a team, Chris Carr's North Bradley side travelled to Meadow Lane for the reverse fixture looking for a victory to rekindle their chances of finishing as top flight runners-up.
But like the first meeting the points went the way of Westbury.
Two early goals from Ryan Earny and Jon Price put Westbury ahead. Joe Moloney added a third before Nick Gleeson pulled a goal back for Bradley when he scored from the penalty spot.
Second-half goals from Marc Lanfear and Matty Dyer wrapped up victory for Westbury who now trail the Lamb by two point but with two games in hand on Tony Stevens side will be favourites to catch and overtake them in the weeks ahead.
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Get an overview of this hotelSecluded Mahe Island beachside resort
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Secluded beach locale
Surrounded by tropical landscape along Baie Lazare on the south end of Mahé, one of the Seychelles islands, this luxury 5 star hotel boasts a white sand beach and overlooks the Indian Ocean. The resort is located 30 minutes by car from the airport.
Swimming and tennis
Kempinski Seychelles Resort offers a feast for every one of your senses. Food lovers can indulge in an array of authentic and tantalizing flavors.
Balcony or terrace
Elegantly appointed Hill View, Beachside and Sea View rooms accentuate your feeling of tranquility and bliss. All rooms and suites at the Kempinski Seychelles Resort offer privacy in an unmatched setting and are equipped with modern amenities including in-room TV, mini-fridge, safe, tea and coffee facilities and complimentary Internet access.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Beach
- Family-friendly amenities
- Helpful staff
- Guestroom size
Kempinski Seychelles Resort
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Hotel Amenities
Surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation, the Kempinski Seychelles Resort is located on a white sand beach that is protected by a lagoon. Sun loungers, beach umbrellas and towels are provided by the hotel, and the children's club is complimentary. Guests can swim in the Olympic-length infinity pool at the center of the resort, make use of the 2 outdoor tennis courts, and work-out at the 24-hour fully-equipped gym. A kids' pool is also available.
Non-motorized water sports are available at the recreation center and the staff can provide advice on sightseeing including fishing, diving, and catamaran sailing.
Guests can enjoy snacks and cocktails at the resort's 2 bars, the lobby-level Planters Bar & Lounge and Windsong Bar, located by the beach. The 3 dining venues include a fine-dining restaurant and an open-air, all-day restaurant. A free buffet breakfast is available in the mornings. The onsite spa offers massages, body scrubs, treatments, and facials.
Event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and a large ballroom that accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings and private events. Wireless internet is complimentary.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is available 24 hours a day (surcharge; advanced notice required).
- Beach umbrellas
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 148
- Number of floors - 2
- Babysitting or childcare
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- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Conference space
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- 24-hour fitness facilities
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- Gift shops or newsstand
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- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Computer station
- Children's club
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 3
- Garden
- Terrace
- Beach bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Free self parking
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Conference center
- Outdoor tennis courts - 2
- Number of buildings/towers - 7
- Spa services on site
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- Children's pool
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Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor tennis courts
- Children's club (free)
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Sofa bed
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Balcony or patio
- Separate sitting area
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Free bottled water
- Minibar (stocked, some free items)
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
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- Rainfall showerhead
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- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Sofa bed
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- iPod docking station
- Room service (24 hours)
- Pillow menu
- Sofa bed size
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
Cafe Lazare - Named after the renowned French explorer, Le Capitaine Lazare Picaut, Café Lazare is the resort's all-day dining venue. A hub of cheerful activity throughout the day, guests can start their day with a sumptuous and healthy buffet breakfast and enjoy tantalising a la carte selections for lunch, while the twilight hours set the mood for unique themed buffet dinners.
L'IndoChine - A gastronomic experience unlike any other, L'Indochine offers our guests the chance to discover the authentic flavors of the Indian Ocean rim. This fine dining restaurant offers exceptional experiences that resonate with indulgence. Enjoy an incredible array of fresh seafood, and allow our in-house sommelier to suggest the perfect accompaniments for your meal.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Free bicycles on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Helicopter/airplane tours on site
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Kayaking on site
- Mountain biking on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Volleyball on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Beach volleyball on site
Spa Services
Set against a majestic hillside backdrop, Kempinski The Spa by Resense is truly a haven for indulgence. With spa treatments drawing on elemental wisdom of nature to restore the natural balance of body and soul, you are assured to step away with an exceptional sense of renewal. Indulge in rejuvenating treatments that combine natural therapies and modern techniques in one of three private treatment rooms, while romantic honeymooners and couples can reserve our twin treatment suite for special sessions.
- Number of treatment rooms 3
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (one way)
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December. One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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Frank Gore is rushing toward his 31st birthday. That's already past the expiration date for most NFL running backs because the job is so brutal. Anyone who watches football knows why.
Anyone who watches the 49ers also knows what Gore means to the team. So while it would be wrong to say that his teammates want to win a Super Bowl just for Gore, it is entirely safe to say this: There's no other man in the locker room they believe is more deserving.
Why do they feel that way? Depends. The younger 49ers players know Gore as the runner who gets first downs when first downs are needed. But the older players are the men who truly understand. They saw what Gore endured early in his career, during the 49ers' darkness of 2005 through 2010.
In those days, Gore was known as the team's "bell cow" running back. Week after week, loss after loss, Gore was pretty much the entire 49ers offense. He would carry the ball 20 or 25 times, sit and do postgame interviews while covered in mounds of ice, then limp out the door to the team bus on pain-infused ankles or knees -- and then return the next week for another off-tackle dive into the meat grinder.
"I never thought about quitting," Gore said this week, talking about those dark days. "I love it too much. I love football. And when I was growing up, I was always taught that if you start something, you've got to finish it."
He has another chance for the ultimate finish, this weekend when the 49ers play at Seattle for a trip to the Super Bowl. Since 2011, Gore has accumulated the most postseason rushing yards (632) of any NFL player. And watching him give it another run is a reminder of why the last few years of 49ers playoff success have been such a joy to watch -- not just for the team's fan base but for Gore's co-workers. They are closest to him. And they realize that Gore doesn't have much more time to win that silver football on a stick known as the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Patrick Willis, the linebacker who has been with the 49ers since 2007, probably speaks for all the team's veterans when he speaks of Gore.
"Frank is one of the best human beings that I think I've ever been around," he said. "I can't say what a Hall of Famer is, but I can say this guy as a person -- and from what I've seen on the field -- is every bit of that and more."
Gore's coach, Jim Harbaugh, takes it a step farther. To Harbaugh, his running back will not just be one of the most important 49ers in uniform Sunday afternoon. Gore will also be the most transcendental man on the field.
"I think he is a mystical man," Harbaugh said this week, repeating one of his favorite observations. "I think he sees things that we don't -- I don't -- we don't see."
A lot of silly stuff is said in the days leading up to big football games. But the funny thing is, when Harbaugh talks about Gore as the NFL's Maharishi of Momentum, no one in a 49ers uniform laughs.
Although to be honest, when Guru Gore himself is asked about being "mystical," he does scrunch up his forehead.
"I don't know what that means," Gore said of Harbaugh's assessment. "I mean, I do see things happen on the field before some other people do. When I'm running, God blessed me with the ability to see the small spots that open up before maybe other people see them. Just knowing how it all comes together, when I'm pass protecting or whatever, I sometimes see things other people don't. Maybe that's it."
Or maybe it really is something beyond that.
"I don't know," Willis said. "Sometimes when you're a player and you've played this game for a while, there are things you can't explain. You just know what it is and you get it done. Frank is that guy."
Looking for a 49ers key against the Seahawks? Frank might also be that guy. During his nine-year career, he has rushed for 100 yards or more against Seattle five times. The 49ers have won all five of those games, including last month's victory at Candlestick Park when Gore clinched the outcome a 51-yard run in the final minutes.
Perhaps a less supernatural way to describe Gore is this: He is as sincere a football player who has ever strapped on pads. He has no ulterior motives, no hidden agenda, no pizza commercials. Gore has always lived just a few miles from the team's Santa Clara practice facility. That means he can show up early, stay late, or be there in five minutes if the mood strikes him to do some extra work. Last week when tight end Vernon Davis wanted to stick around and catch balls, Gore was the man who volunteered to throw them -- as Davis gladly revealed after making his pivotal touchdown reception against Carolina.
Might this Sunday be Guru Gore's time? He has not had a 100-yard rushing game in this postseason. He had two a year ago, including 110 yards in the Super Bowl. The other day during a media session, Harbaugh went off on a riff about what he would give up to suit up in a contest as monumental as this NFC Championship game. Harbaugh mentioned that he might even trade a body part, or his house, or his college degree, simply to play in the game.
Someone wondered: "Would you trade Frank Gore?"
"Noooooooo," Harbaugh said.


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The New Colony to Present ORVILLE AND WILBUR DID IT!, 6/13-7/20
The New Colony continues its 2013-14 season with the irreverent world premiere comedy ORVILLE AND WILBUR DID IT! by David Zellnik, directed by Co-Artistic Director Andrew Hobgood, playing June 13 - July 20, 2014 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago. The production also includes several songs by David Zellnik and Eric Svejcar. Tickets are available at www.thenewcolony.org. The press performance is Tuesday June 17 at 7:30 pm.
ORVILLE AND WILBUR DID IT! features Alex Grelle, Evan Linder, Jessica London-Shields, Morgan McNaught, Josh Odor, Joey Romaine and Kevin Stangler.
ORVILLE AND WILBUR DID IT! follows the lives, loves, sadnesses, ecstasies, hopes, fears and egos of five actors and a stage manager in a van doing a non-Equity, 58-city tour across America - as they perform a children's musical about the Wright Brothers. There will be inappropriate hook-ups, terribly meaningful conversations, stolen credit cards, booze. Children's theatre!
"When we founded the company in 2008, our hope was to reach a point where playwrights from across the country would bring their ideas to Chicago to develop under the New Colony Process. Working with David Zellnik has been such a tremendous experience and we are more committed than ever to helping playwrights nationally to bring their ideas to life," comments Co-Artistic Director Andrew Hobgood.
"I love working the New Colony way. I had the idea for this play years ago but it was Andrew Hobgood and Evan Linder's excitement at the pitch, and then the so-funny-my-cheeks-hurt days of structured improvs that really made the play come alive. I am so proud of this whole process and crazy excited to share this play with Chicago," adds playwright David Zellnik.
The production team for ORVILLE AND WILBUR DID IT! includes: Sarah Watkins (scenic design), Kate Kamphausen (costume design), John Kelly (lighting design), Joshua Harris (sound design), Nic Belanger (props design). Danny Taylor (choreography), Geno Franco (production manager), Krystal Martinez (stage manager), Marrissa Miles-Coccaro (assistant director) and Connor McNamara (script supervisor)


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Hi Meredith,
I am relatively new to your column and thoroughly enjoy learning from each story. My story is about the doubts that stem from age differences in dating. I know that everyone is different and that many subscribe to the old adage that age is just a number. But is it?
I'm 24 and feel settled and quite established in my life in Boston. I have great friends and a small but supportive family. I have been out of the dating scene for a while. A job and a new life in this city have prevented me from truly allowing myself to open up or even think about seriously dating. Things are starting to change in me as I meet more new people and make new friends.
In the past I have dated guys my age or a year or two older. I'm not necessarily blaming their immaturity on their age, but they certainly did not have the same emotional stability and maturity that I think I had at the time we dated.
I find myself now getting to know someone who is eight years older and from a vastly different culture. We met through OkCupid, and while online dating seems a bit iffy to me, I gave it a chance on a day I was feeling particularly brave.
We have so much in common and he is so sweet. I have had tough experiences in the past (I am currently talking to a mental health professional), some of which makes it hard for me to trust people quickly. That being said, I do want to move forward and maybe he's the one to try to do this with. We've been seeing each other for two months.
I just don't know what's normal for men in their 30s. He's showering me with attention, there's constant communication, he plans fun and elaborate dates, and he is a true gentleman. He always plans ahead for the next occasion, and has been respectful but persistent. I told him I want to take things one day at a time and he agreed to do what made me comfortable though he has expressed that he has developed strong feelings quickly.
I must concede that I find this extremely nice behavior to be odd because it is so out of the ordinary. Might it also be attributed to him being from a different culture? I guess I've just been used to guys not calling, not planning, and running away from commitment, so this behavior is throwing me off. Could it be that he's genuinely interested and genuinely nice, or why do I think there must be a hidden agenda?
Lastly, I know I'm 24 and an adult, but for some reason I am having trouble telling my family about our age gap. How have other women bridged the subject of dating someone seven-plus years older with their (extremely close-knit) families?
OK, maybe those were a lot of questions, but any advice/perspective would be greatly appreciated.
– Ms. Skeptical, Cambridge
The eight-year age gap isn't a big deal if he wants the same things. I think you'll find that people in their 30s are a lot like people in their 20s -- just better (hopefully).
I can't attribute this guy's good behavior to his age or culture. I don't know why he's such a nice guy. Maybe he's just naturally great. Maybe he's learned from past mistakes. Or maybe (drum roll) he's just really excited about you. I can't come up with a hidden agenda -- besides sex. And sex isn't some awful, malicious hidden agenda, right? When you like somebody a lot, you usually think about that kind of thing. It's a good thing to think about.
You have some trust issues, which is not uncommon. My advice is to take a deep breath and enjoy this. Go on more dates. Take the lead and plan a few dates yourself. Get to know him better. Let things evolve, and let your questions answer themselves. If it doesn't work out with this guy, it's just another experience. It doesn't mean that you messed up and picked the wrong suitor. This is why we date -- to see if we're compatible with another person. At two months, you just can't have all the answers.
And please, when you see your family, just tell them that you're seeing a guy in his 30s and that you're a little concerned about the age gap. Find out what they think. Let them ask questions. Our families aren't trying to sabotage us or judge us (hopefully). They want to see us happy. Let them support you.
Readers? Is the age difference a problem? Should she tell her family? Does he have a hidden agenda? Discuss.
– Meredith


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I'm just curious which game folks are going to be getting this fall?
I believe there's going to be 3 options. I haven't played a basketball game on a video system in awhile. I believe the last one was NBA Live 04 or 05
I know NBA Live used to be the NBA game to have, but I was curious if that has changed in recent years?


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Ms. Zany's LecturesMath brain teasers require computations to solve.
I am pleased that my little study hall presentations have been so well received. Though few of you have actually seen one, the number of requests for future participation has been overwhelming. (My pleasure would have been greater if my teaching name, Miss Hoehne, had not morphed into "Ms. Zany.")
I want to thank the interns who made it possible for me to escape some of my administrative duties. Without their help, I would not have had the time to proctor an occasional study hall. With their approaching departure, the presentations will come to an end or, at least, an indefinite hiatus.
Next week will be your last chance for a while to witness any of these presentations. All five of the current crop will be recreated and consolidated for recording in Fink College's video studio. (One fifth of a mile from our campus.) It is already clear the studio's size will not accommodate everyone interested and eligible, so the following questions have been made part of the elimination process. (The formal application provides spaces for the answers.)
Twelve items are to be divided into groups of three or four items. The items in the group will be listed, e.g. 1, blue, bench, A. You will guess a target arrangement, e.g. bench, A, 1, blue. You will score one point for each match, e.g. If the target established beforehand is "bench, A, blue, 1," your guess would score two points. To maximize your score, do you choose to guess about three groups of four items or about four groups of three items?
The described test would use our school's computer network, so it will be possible to tell when exactly 250 tests have been completed. Of the first 250 pupils completing these tests, how many will have scored exactly eleven points?
HintDeclaring what has been implied: blanks and repetition are prevented by use of the school's computer system.
AnswerProbability makes four groups of three the higher scorer.
There are 6 ways to arrange 3 items.
Only 1 guess in 6 scores all 3 points contributing 1/2 point to the average.
3 guesses in 6 score 1 point contributing 1/2 point to the average.
The remaining 2 of the 6 guesses contribute nothing to the average.
Each grouping averages 1 point, so 4 groupings will net on average 4 points.
There are 24 ways to arrange 4 items.
Only 1 guess in 24 scores all 4 points contributing 1/6 point to the average.
6 guesses in 24 score 2 points contributing 1/2 point to the average.
8 guesses in 24 score 1 point contributing 1/3 point to the average.
The remaining 9 of the 24 guesses contribute nothing to the average.
Again each grouping averages 1 point, so 3 groupings will on average net only 3 points.
Regardless of which test or mix of tests is taken, the answer is zero. There is no way to get exactly 11 correct, because there is no way to get just 1 wrong.
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WORCESTERSHIRE kept alive their hopes of progressing in the Royal London One-Day Cup in a record-breaking rush to beat Lancashire by seven wickets at New Road.
In going past the Lightning's total of 304-7 they surpassed their previous best run-chase in 50-over cricket, set in 2007 when overcoming Warwickshire's 303-6 in a Friends Provident Trophy match on their home ground.
Skipper Daryl Mitchell (88) and Tom Fell (74) created an ideal platform in a second-wicket partnership of 137 in 27 overs and the game probably turned when Alexei Kervezee edged the first ball he faced between wicketkeeper and first slip.
Kervezee charged on to an unbeaten 63 and saw his side through to a famous victory with 13 balls to spare after easily clearing off the 126 wanted from the last 15 overs.
While Kervezee timed the ball brilliantly, picking off eight fours from 49 deliveries, left-hander Ross Whiteley brought out the hammer blows with three sixes and four fours in powering to 45 not out. Their partnership was worth 89 in 8.3 overs.
Defeat was tough on the Lancashire batsmen after posting successive totals of 300 or more.
Ashwell Prince, with 11 fours in making 69 from 74 balls, and Karl Brown, with 50 from 69, set them rolling in a second-wicket stand of 105 in 21 overs.
Steven Croft was marginally quicker, beefing up the middle order with 50 from 52 deliveries.
For Worcestershire it was a punishing session after a shift of emphasis in their bowling attack since using two front-line spinners, Moeen Ali and Saeed Ajmal, in reaching the NatWest T20 Blast quarter-finals.
By the time they were eliminated by Surrey last weekend, Shaaiq Choudhry was the one spinner who bowled at the Kia Oval and when he was omitted against Lancashire, they went in with six seamers.
Only Mitchell McClenaghan, with his pace and hostility, broke up the sameness of the attack.
The New Zealander conceded three consecutive boundaries to Usman Khawaja before knocking out the off-stump when the batsman shouldered arms after making all 21 runs on the board by the fourth over.
Lancashire were soon accumulating much as they liked. Their innings contained 36 fours and five sixes, the biggest clattering into the roof of the Graeme Hick Pavilion as Wayne White reached 26 not out from 17 balls.
The closest Lancashire came to a wobble was at 150-3 in the 30th over after losing Prince, clipping to short extra cover off Whiteley, and Brown, caught at deep cover off Charlie Morris.
Alex Davies (11) was caught behind when attempting to scoop a ball from Jack Shantry.
The other wickets fell during the late charge, Kervezee holding catches on the boundary from Croft and Jordan Clark (20).
Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes said: "We are absolutely delighted.
"It's the first time we have pulled off our batting plan exactly as we wanted to. Ironically, it's also the first time we have chased in this competition.
"A lot of hard work was done by Daryl and Tom originally and thankfully the finishers, Alexei and Ross, completed a wonderful chase comfortably."


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USC running back Silas Redd sat out last week's game against Arizona State with an undisclosed injury, and his status for Saturday's critical Pac-12 matchup against rival UCLA isn't crystal clear.
Asked whether Redd would play this week, coach Lane Kiffin told The Orange County Register: "Hope so."
That's not much of a revelation, but it's all Kiffin, who doesn't discuss injuries, would give up.
If Redd is unable to play, backup Curtis McNeal showed last week that he's capable.
He played perhaps the best game of his career, rushing for 163 yards in the 38-17 victory over the Sun Devils. The Register reports, though, that Redd was at practice on Thursday and said earlier this week that he'd be ready to play against UCLA.
McNeal started the first five games of the season.
Redd has rushed for 732 yards and nine touchdowns on 135 carries, and is averaging 5.4 yards a carry. He also has six receptions for 99 yards. McNeal has 497 rushing yards on 83 carries, and is averaging 6.0 yards a carry. He has also five catches for 86 yards.
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President Obama, after all, said he'd prevent these sorts of prices. His new health law gave state regulators the power to block premium increases. It even created a federal agency to oversee insurance rates. But these bureaucrats are spectators to the price hikes. They're mere wallflowers. Even in the bluest of states.
Their silence is the best evidence of who is culpable for the increases. It's the policymakers. It's Obamacare. The President is accepting the premium hikes as an allowable consequence of his healthcare policies.
There's buzz in Washington that to ease the price hikes, the Obama team may slow down some of the most expensive regulations. This might include the law's mandatory community rating. One approach they're said to be considering is allowing some of the historically based underwriting to stay in place for a time.
But premiums will still rise because, in the end, everything has a price. The law's prohibition against traditional insurance underwriting is just one of its costly provisions.


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Hello Guys,
I have recently discovered that you can build apps with Adobe Air 3 for all mobile devices so you don't need to learn iOS on one hand and Android programming on other and create one app for each OS...
Do you guys have any experience with Adobe Air 3?
Are there any apps you have already created?
Yes you can, there are advantages but there are also drawbacks.
The advantages of using AIR, fairly obviously really, are:
One code base means a reduced development burden; so you can build the app once and target multiple platforms. This reduces development time and cost.
Reduced maintenance burden, as you are working with a single code base. So if you publish an update or need to issue a bug fix, it's going to be quicker and cheaper to do so.
You can target desktop, flash (browser) and html (browser) from the code base too.
If you don't know xCode or Java it but know ActionScript 3 then of course that could be a benefit too. Though I would recommend knowing xCode and Java before embarking on mobile projects.
You aren't locked into using a Mac for development of iOS apps. Which if your a PC would be a benefit (though you still need a Mac to publish to the app store, but if you are strictly a PC this won't be an issue as you can buy a cheap Mac for the sole purpose of that).
There are drawbacks; such as:
The app will have a slightly bigger file size
Android targeting is limited as the device needs the AIR extension installed, which while free may pose a problem; depends on the project.
Blackberry is poorly targeted, only supports the Playbook
No Windows Phone support
It takes time for API's to make their way into AIR; so you may not be able to use all of the facilities you would want to, though native extensions go a long way to resolve this.
We've created a few Apps using AIR and some with Java (Android) and xCode. There isn't much between them in terms of difficulty; I find you have to be slightly more aware of performance.
If you are worried about the quality of apps produced with AIR; if you can create quality apps then you'll be able to use AIR to create a quality app. If you can't create quality apps then you're apps will be poor regardless of whether you use xCode, Java or AIR.
Thank you very much FizixRichard for sharing your experience!
You were very helpful to me, I think I will start learning iOS and focus only creating apps for iPhone and iPad
Best Regards
No problem.
I would from personal experience recommend learning xCode, Java and AIR; lots of businesses like the idea of AIR even with the disadvantages as one codebase makes a lot of business sense. Being able to provide using the official SDK and solutions like AIR puts you into a useful bargaining position when competing with other development companies depending on the clients priorities.
Well yeah I will start with xCode and probably until 2013 I can cover the rest
Adobe Air looks like a good option and could be used for simple apps I think and for advanced apps its better to use native languages.
Starting by learning Xcode will help you in the long run, simply because you'll need to learn how to use Xcode anyway to upload your binary to Apple. I started that way myself.
Now I'm building my apps using HTML/JS/CSS along with Cordova PhoneGap, then using Xcode to compile and upload to Apple. I then use those same HTML/CSS/JS files (with some changes) in Android's Eclipse SDK and upload to Google Play.
Thanks for sharing your experience StevenHu!
I searched for Cordova and it looks interesting
I have no idea how to keep up to all of them...
If you already know HTML and CSS, then PhoneGap is a quicker way to go if you have a simple app in mind and want to get it in the app stores quickly.
Thanks Dude
Yeah I know HTML and CSS, lets see I don't have not much time right now but I have added it to my favorites!
I don't know about that, it depends on how you define "simple" and "advanced" apps and what your priorities are. I mean most apps (the major ones) I see on the app store can be done with AIR perfectly well; and with ANE's any features that aren't supported by Adobe can be introduced.
Like I said before, you should learn XCode as it teaches you a lot and of course you'll find you'll be using it regularly if you are building apps, but if you want multi-platform I'd recommend taking up AIR (and as already mentioned stuff like phonegap) as there are some pretty massive benefits there. I get asked about using AIR a hell of a lot by clients; most of whom couldn't give a damn about an extra bit of filesize and are more concerned about multi-platform build and maintenance burden (they are afterall businesses).
Also if you want to get into games; I'd steer away from the official SDK and AIR; and look more towards Unity, which is a monster of an engine; and multi-platform. Official SDK isn't automatically better.
It's a bit like restricting yourself to one programming language as a developer in general; you should have as many relevant tools to your disposal as possible and select the tools based on whats best for the customer.


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OAKLAND -- Even as police were trumpeting a new program to buy back weapons, a man was killed Friday in East Oakland, a grim reminder of just how badly the city needs to get guns off the streets.
The killing was the city's 122nd homicide this year. It happened at 3:30 p.m. at 83rd Avenue and D Street, just as police brass and leaders from community organizations on both sides of the bay were holding a news conference to promote an anonymous gun buyback program today in Oakland and San Francisco.
"How many times have we heard, 'There's too many guns, There's too many guns,' " said Joe Marshall, the executive director of the Omega Boy's Club in San Francisco. "This is a chance to get some of those weapons off the street."
The boy's club and Youth UpRising in Oakland have partnered with the police to check gun owners' identification today to ensure that only Oakland and San Francisco residents receive cash for their guns.
"Crisp $100 bills," said Olis Simmons, the executive director of Youth UpRising. No police money is being used for buying back the weapons.
Simmons said the buyback was planned near the holidays to give those who are strapped for cash a chance to hand over up to three guns and receive $200 for each weapon.
"If you are struggling (for money), you can make a different choice in your life and turn in your gun," she said.
This is the first time the Oakland and San Francisco police departments have hooked up with each other and community organizations to do a gun buyback, police said.
Police said the buyback will be completely anonymous, but weapon owners must show proof of residency in the city where they drop off the gun. A California driver's license, California identification card, utility bill, cellphone bill or mortgage paperwork are acceptable. Firearms must be in working condition and unloaded.
"No attempt will be made to document personal information, and no warrant checks will be done at the time," said San Francisco police Sgt. Hector Jusino Jr.
Oakland has had gun buybacks before that were not successful. In 2008, then-state Sen. Don Perata helped with a program to offer $250 for each working gun turned in, no questions asked. Gun dealers from out of state flocked to Oakland to dump useless antiques and other weapons they could not sell, defeating the buyback's intent of removing weapons from the streets of the inner city.
Oakland police Capt. Ersie Joyner said that won't happen today.
"This gun buyback program is tailor-made for the cities of San Francisco and Oakland," he said.
Earlier this year, Carlos Nava Sr., the father of Carlos Nava Jr., 3, who was killed in August 2011 on International Boulevard in Oakland, joined a small-scale gun buyback, offering gift cards for the first 100 people who turned in guns.
Nava was one of three children younger than 5 killed by gunfire in 2011. In all, Oakland had 105 homicides last year.


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Ed has his All-pie Thanksgiving fantasy and I have an All-Thanksgiving-on-a-pie fantasy. Now Adam has been there, done that (see photo). Just think how good that all-leftover sandwich is. Now imagine all that on a crisp, chewy crust!
Which Thanksgiving dish would make your leftover pie topping list?
About the author: Meredith Smith is the Slice editor. You can follow her on Twitter: @mertsmith.


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Children across the Wharfe Valley are being invited to "get creative" with Ilkley Carnival's programme cover competition.
For over a decade, local school children have been asked to paint or draw a design in the theme of the Ilkley Carnival to adorn the cover of the event's programme which was last year distributed to more than 8,000 visitors.
The Ilkley Carnival committee is opening this year's competition to any child in the LS29 area – either through school, a local group or independently – to help widen the involvement in the build-up to the event on Monday, May 5.
Ilkley Carnival chairman Andrew Stacey said that 2014's theme The Yorkshire Tour should inspire exceptionally creative artwork and by broadening the entry criteria, the committee hoped to double the number of entries received.
"We had around 300 entries last year but we are conscious that many more children could enter but don't because their school may not be involved," said Andrew.
"With every child from five to 16 now able to enter, we are looking forward to seeing even more creative talent and inspired entries from local children."
The Ilkley Carnival Cover Competition invites children to draw, paint or even digitally produce a design that reflects The Yorkshire Tour theme. Sponsored for the third year by Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms in Ilkley, the categories are ages five to eight, nine to 11 and 12 to 16. The overall winner will see their picture featured on the cover of the 2014 carnival programme and all three category winners will receive a Bettys goody bag and their framed artwork to take home on carnival day.
Robert Wagner, branch manager at Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms in Ilkley, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for one child to have their design featured on the carnival brochure in the Tour de France year – the year everyone will be talking about for generations to come.
"Encouraging entries independently and through schools is a great way of involving even more children in the excitement and build up to Ilkley's historic annual carnival – it really is time to get creative and make a lasting impression in this celebratory year."
All entries must be received by Friday, March 14, and delivered in an envelope clearly marked Ilkley Carnival Cover Competition to Suzanne Johns, Approach PR, 32-34 The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 9EE. Ensure your name, age, entry category, address and contact number or e-mail are clearly written on the back of your entry.
For further details go to ilkleycarnival.org or follow @ilkleycarnival on Twitter.


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Santana waits for his opportunity
HOUSTON -- Astros rookie outfielder Domingo Santana has had one plate appearance entering Sunday since being recalled a week ago to replace the injured Jesus Guzman, walking as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday night in Philadelphia.
Santana went 0-for-13 with 11 strikeouts in his debut in July and was promptly sent back down, and it's clear he'll likely be the odd man out when the first injured outfielder from among the trio of Dexter Fowler, Alex Presley or George Springer is activated.
"Even when he came, it was more of we were going to a National League ballpark and Guzman was down and you just don't want to play short going into a National League ballpark where there's double switches," manager Bo Porter said. "You end up with a short bench early in the game and now offensively you mount a comeback and you shoot yourself in the foot because you don't have that extra guy. When you have guys in which you want to continue to see and play well, there's no place for him to play."
Jake Marisnick, acquired in a trade with the Marlins earlier this month, is starting in center field while Dexter Fowler recovers from an injury, and Robbie Grossman has been an on-base machine the last few days. Marc Krauss has hit safely in nine of 12 starts since being recalled July 23.
Brian McTaggart is reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Willits Unified School District's board of trustees will hold its last regular meeting of the year December 5. One or two special meetings also may be scheduled before 2013 to work on the financial crisis, but that depends on what the district office hears from the Mendocino County Office of Education and county Superintendent of Schools Paul Tichinin.
Tichinin has said his office is working on finding "remedies and solutions" for the Willits district, but due to the Thanksgiving holiday, those recommendations are still forthcoming. The county office is involved because, if the Willits district can't repay the nearly $5 million payment on a bond anticipation note (BAN) due on July 2014, the district's general fund will be at risk, and the county office is required by law to do what it can to prevent any district's fiscal insolvency.
A report by financial advisor Lori Raineri, president of Government Financial Strategies, who was hired by MCOE to review the district's bond plan, shows the district is able to issue between $1.425 million and $1.65 million in additional bonds to help pay the BAN loan. This assumes "application of unspent funds on hand," i.e., the use of the estimated $3.7 million that was intended to be spent on new science buildings at WHS and Baechtel Grove Elementary School. Raineri said these were not recommendations, but "options available to consider."
Interim Superintendent Debra Pearson said she has asked Facilities Director Wayne Bashore to "run the numbers" on how much would be needed to button up the fenced-in "hole" in the middle of the WHS campus where the science buildings were to be built. No estimate for that work is yet available.
Both Pearson and Bashore told The Willits News there was hope the estimated $3.7 million left might end up increasing a bit. "I'd say, yes, without a doubt," Bashore said.
Bashore had other funds built in to his budget in addition to the $3.7 million construction contract monies that will be freed up if the Phase 2 science buildings do not go forward. These include funds for testing by the Willits office of SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists and for the inspector of record for the science building projects.
Bashore also said Clark & Sullivan has completed contract work at WHS on the CTE (Career and Technical Education) building, the wood shop and the metal shop, with "a couple nitpicky things that need to be straightened out."
On Tuesday, Bashore, Pearson, and representatives from NTD Architecture and Clark & Sullivan Construction did a walkthrough of the new media center, checking MEB (mechanical, electrical and plumbing), and that, too, had "a pretty minor" punch list of items to complete.
Bashore is talking with WHS Principal Gordon Oslund about having ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the new buildings at the high school next week.
The final contracted WHS project, the erection of the water tank, is due to start on December 3. "That should be done by December 17," Bashore said. "The foundation is done and the lines up to it."
Bashore also noted that, with the recent heavy rains: "There are absolutely no leaks in any of the roofs, and the solar panel structures for the kids to be under in the rains seem to be performing very well."
Bashore expected to be up and running on all the solar arrays district-wide on Wednesday this week, with the hook-up for the final solar installation at Brookside Elementary School scheduled for that day.
According to the 2012 annual report from the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee, a total of $13,907,054 in school bonds has been issued since Willits Unified School District voters authorized Measure B in June 2010. Another $4.97 million was borrowed via the bond anticipation note, backed by the hope of future bond sales.
That's a total of $18,877,054. Minus the costs to sell the bonds, that's $18,234,208.
Other revenue used for the construction program includes $156,477 in interest from the bond proceeds, $811,273 in developer fee revenue, and $6,210 in sales of old portable buildings, for a total program revenue?and budget?of $19,208,169.
The total budget for the installation of solar arrays at WHS, BGMS, Brookside, Blosser and the Willits Charter School was $3,701,219. The total budget for computer and technology improvements districtwide was $999,201.
The district office will be accepting applications through December 31 to fill the vacancy on the school board left by the resignation of Trustee Barbara Starr. Interviews and selection of the new member will be scheduled for a January 2013 meeting.
Persons wishing to submit questions for board members to consider during the interviews should do so by Monday, December 17.
Those interested in applying for the trustee's seat should call the office at 459-5314, ext. 1101, for more information.


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Women with chronic human papillomavirus (HPV) infection are more likely to develop cervical dysplasia—precancerous changes to cells inside the cervix.
In one study, doctors compared supplement use in 162 HPV-positive women with cervical dysplasia to 166 HPV-positive women without cervical dysplasia. Compared to those who did not take supplements, those who took multi-vitamins, vitamins A, C and E, or calcium were 65 percent to 89 percent less likely to have cervical dysplasia.


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I did it!!! I finally watched the game that i always wanted to see once in my life, the game that i only dreamed of! I went to that game downloading site (http://bt.davka.info/) and there it was, just standing and tempting me
1998 ECF Indiana vs Chicago Game 4..... yes, yes, its that game "THE GAME". Ok i know im just 7 years late! But this was one hell of game and it was huge for me because i hunted that game for about 7 years! It was better than sex watching it! (almost )
Believe me, i knew Reggie had a game winning shot against Chicago in 1998 but didnt think this game was it... so i watched this game with no Clue at all, didnt even know who was gona win, it was like a LIVE game from 1998 for me.
Just some thoughts and questions:
1. Why was Reggie limping thru the whole game and they still kept him in? What game did he got that injury?
He could literaly not walk and he still managed to hit that game winning shot! That was so amazing!!!
2. Ron Harper.... how could he get away with punchin/grabbing/holding/pushing Reggie just every second? How could he get away with Grabbing Reggies arm and throwing him right over the Bulls bench infront of everybodys eyes!?
3. I absolutely loved that Pacer lineup, they would 100% get a ring that year if they managed to beat the Bulls... Marc Jackson, DD, Antonio, Smits, Mullin, Rose, Best, McKey... i want them back!
4. Why did Dennis Rodman remind me of some Piston players today?


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Wondolowski's eight goal of the season as well as Matias Perez Garcia's first goal on his debut are nominated for AT&T Goal of the Week! Vote today for the Quakes' two goals against LA Galaxy.
Wondo and Perez Garcia are up against a ballot of beautiful goals featuring Darren Mattocks, Gilberto, and Diego Valeri.
Which strike was the best? Cast your ballot for your favorite goal before the ballot ends! The winner is determined by the total number of votes cast online and is announced on Friday.
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Basketball has multiple leagues and championships as well. They're just not called the NBA
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
Coming back West is not the problem for me. It is going East overnight and having to get off a plane and straight to the customer site.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
You do know the additional 11 folks who thanked this post are *******s! Actually a lot of the smell is gone. However the additional boarded up homes and empty businesses probably make up for it. I love Haute.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
Darn, I'm going to today's game. That's okay as long as I finally get to see Danny play again.
Turner and Young are THE FUTURE!
Anyone know if the game will be broadcast anywhere?
Add DWest to the list of non-players tonight. And no TV broadcast.
Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right. ― Ricky Gervais.
But, but I thought the Pacers really cared about the preseason!
So we'll probably see this, then?
The funny thing is, if this was our best roster, I could still see it being .500 or so.
So my kid is using his free kid's club tickets tonight, and taking a friend that has never been to an NBA game before....Oh man is he going to be disappointed.....Here's to hoping Granger is back and in rare form....
Why don't they just have a scrimmage between the front office staff and everybody from here who played against them before?
Sorry everybody, this is all my fault. This is going to be the first time I have been in the building since the new big screens were installed. Probably will not be seeing many up close and personal replays of any highlights.
At least it will be interesting to see how Danny actually can move for what, 15 minutes or so until he gets to take a seat "out of an abundance of caution".
Truly, though, it will be interesting to see Scola and our version of Robert Horry (Copeland) and the young guys in person.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
People wanted to see Lance and Danny, tonight we'll see Lance and Danny.
It's pre-season, if you are planning on seeing anything other than the bench stories and how individuals move and perform (and maybe some interesting combinations being tried) you are going for the wrong reasons.
Me, I just want to make sure my seats haven't forgotten me...
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
Makes you wonder how those teams were able to be as good as they were, which wasn't very good but still somehow good enough to only get one top 10 draft pick.
Danny gonna put up 30
Nah, 75.
It would be a great sign if he puts up 30 this early.
"Those were the days, my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days
Oh, yes, those were the days"
Look forward to Luis Scola getting time with George Hill , Danny and Lance.
No GHill tonight either.
P.S. the game is on leaguepass
So Long And Thanks For All The Fish.
If you've done 6 impossible things today?
Then why not have Breakfast at Milliways!


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Piscotty makes right field debut in 'B' contest
JUPITER, Fla. -- Stephen Piscotty, the No. 36 overall selection in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, showcased himself at his new position on Thursday, when he took his spot in right field during the Cardinals' morning 'B' game against the Marlins.
Drafted out of Stanford University as a third baseman, Piscotty learned of the organization's intention to convert him to the outfield after he wrapped up a 36-game stint as an infielder with Low Class A Quad Cities last summer.
"We always wanted to give him the opportunity to play third, but based on what we saw, we felt it made the most sense to make the outfield move now and get him accustomed to being out there," said farm director John Vuch. "We felt like his skills translate better to right field than third base. He runs well. He has a plus arm. He has a right-field caliber arm."
There was also a potential logjam to consider. Three of the Cardinals' first six Draft selections last summer were third basemen, and the organization was going to struggle to find assignments for all three at that position. Of the trio, Piscotty was the one deemed best suited for a transition.
While he could get some work in left field, eventually, Piscotty will focus on right field, for now. That's because the Cardinals believe he has a good enough arm to stick there long term.
"He was very positive about the change," Vuch said. "We talked to him when the season ended, so he prepared all offseason for becoming an outfielder."


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More employees than ever enjoy popping on their headphones to block out background noise - e.g. a coworker's annoying cackle - but when it comes to music, not all genres are the same. If your goal is receiving an energy boost, then songs that make you move and get excited are a must. Sue Molnar, a SoulCycle instructor, shared a few songs that help get her pumped with Real Simple.
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BuffaloBills.com reports: '"My second dream job is to be a high school history teacher," said Burns. "There were a lot of teachers in my younger days that pushed me to go to college, and encouraged me to do other things besides just graduating from high school. I want to give other kids that same opportunity and motivate them so they know they can achieve any dream they have."'
Joe D continues to live HOF dream [3:31 PM]
Canton Repository reports: '�I watch the Bills all the time. With Drew, they need a good running game and then a three-step drop, because he�s not very mobile, and their tackles are fat, so they�re not very good protecting him around the edges. �If you can�t do that, then you better get a guy who can run."' (free registration required)
Champion Patriots improved even more [9:25 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Can Drew Bledsoe tailor his game to the Mularkey system? Is McGahee an impact player? Is the offensive line good enough? Who will start at left guard? Can Evans contribute immediately? Can the defense improve from within?'
A day for legends [5:24 AM]
Wilkes Barre Times Leader reports: 'Mazur still cherishes the ring he earned from the Bills' championship year. "That's the fun thing about it, you play for the ring not the money," he said. "I got to be around some special people. Those are wonderful memories. I wish I could have those hours back."'
Kelly funds Krabbe's research foundation at UB [6:38 PM]
WGRZ-TV reports: 'It will be part of the university's Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and named for the seven-year-old who suffers from the deadly disease.'
Inside Slant [1:06 PM]
USA Today reports: Bills owner Ralph Wilson, who has a winter home in Palm Beach, Fla., was at a pro tennis match recently, wearing a Bills cap, of course. Miami Dolphins public relations man Harvey Greene spotted Wilson and approached him to say hello, and while making small talk in the sunny weather, said to Wilson: "Beautiful day, huh, just like November at Rich Stadium." At that instance, Wilson's friend, seated nearby, turned to Greene and said: "It's called Ralph Wilson Stadium now."
No time like the present for evaluating 2001 draft [1:05 PM]
CBS Sportsline reports: Buffalo had a solid draft, although the Bills didn't parlay it into the same success Carolina has been able to attain. But the Bills struck early and often by hitting on CB Nate Clements before they got RB Travis Henry and DE Aaron Schobel in Round 2. Solid. Getting massive tackle Jonas Jennings in the third round was huge, literally and figuratively. They failed to hit big with latter gambles, but their top four picks provided terrific
Offseason of Change [12:58 PM]
Yahoo! Sports/Sporting News reports: Buffalo got younger at fullback (Daimon Shelton for Sam Gash) and left guard (one of three young linemen for Ruben Brown) and older at cornerback (Troy Vincent for Antoine Winfield). The team also likely will replace wideout Josh Reed with speedy rookie Lee Evans. New coach Mike Mularkey brought in offensive coordinator Tom Clement but retained defensive coordinator Jerry Gray. Grade: C+
Hunter's Hope Foundation, University at Buffalo Establish Research Institute to Study Krabbe Disease [8:30 PM]
University of Buffalo reports: '''Our family would like to thank all of Western New York for your continued love, prayers and support for the Hunter's Hope Foundation.'''
UB to establish Krabbe research center in Hunter Kelly's honor [8:29 PM]
AP reports: '''The Hunter James Kelly Research Institute is more than a dream come true for our family and Hunter's Hope,'' Jim Kelly said. ''When we started the Hunter's Hope Foundation seven years ago ... we could never had anticipated at that time how blessed we would be today.'''
Tucker Prepares for Life After Football [1:07 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'This offseason I'm working with Merrill Lynch on Pearl and Chippewa Street downtown. I'm working with a team of financial advisors. One of whom is Kurt Schulz who played with the Bills for eight years and Detroit for two. I go two or three times a week for about 10-15 hours a week. I learn a lot, as much as I can, and try to add as much value as I can.'
Inspiration from a former Buffalo Bill [8:59 AM]
WGRZ-TV reports: 'Twenty-five years ago, a special young man's life was changed forever following a chance meeting with a member of the Buffalo Bills. That meeting happened at a Special Olympics race. Recently, the two men got together to run another race, a quarter of a century later.'
EWU's Sigler excited to make transition to NFL's Bills [4:28 PM]
Eastern Washington University Easterner reports: '�It�s kind of a different experience,� said Sigler, a 1998 graduate of Coeur d�Alene High School. �I have to do away with that stigma that goes with pro athletes.�'
Reese Back at 100 Percent [4:21 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '"My calf was just going to take about two weeks to heal and we only had two weeks left in the season," Reese said. "That's why I was placed on Injured Reserve. If I had another week in the season I would have been able to come back."'
Shelton is Recommitted and Ready [1:21 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Buffalo, looking for some affordable fullback help signed Shelton to a two-year deal on Jan. 28, and he has since recommitted himself to the game. With Sammy Morris signing in Miami, and Sam Gash's departure to New Orleans, his signing is all the more important.'
Bills sign Euhus [5:20 AM]
Rochester D&C reports: 'Noted for his catching ability and presenting a big target with a 6-foot-5, 260-pound frame, Euhus is expected to compete for a backup spot next season behind returning starter Mark Campbell.'
Former Packer Don Beebe takes high school coaching job for free [5:19 AM]
AP reports: 'He will tailor its complicated play-calling to his high school players by using a numbers system advocated by Marv Levy, Beebe's head coach in Buffalo.'
The Bills Get One Of Their 2004 Picks Under Contract [9:03 PM]
WGR-AM reports: 'Euhus was All-Pac 10 this season thanks to 49 catches for 645 yards and seven scores. In his career, Euhus grabbed 98 balls for 1,346 yards and nine TD's.'
Bills Sign Draft Pick Euhus [8:54 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Euhus is the first of the Bills six draft picks to sign with the team.'
Bills sign 4th-round pick, TE Euhus [8:52 PM]
AP reports: 'Euhus' agent William Heck said his client was pleased with how easily negotiations went, wrapping the deal up within a day.'
Jim Ritcher Answers Fan Questions [3:56 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Q: What was the most important aspect to your success as a player for the Bills?
JR: Being surrounded and having great coaches and great teammates always. Through high school, college and with the Buffalo Bills. I was always surrounded with good people.'
Lee Evans Decides On No. 83 [11:44 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: 'Tight end Mark Campbell, who picked up No. 83 after Dave Moore left this offseason and wore it during the team's first two mini-camps, will switch back to No. 84, the number he wore during the 2003 season.'
Bills Alumni Spotlight: Bill Brooks [1:21 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '"You just had to go out there and do your job," Brooks said. "Steve Tasker got a chance to play and show everyone how good of a wide receiver he was. Everyone always looked at Steve as a special teams guy, but we saw Steve every day in practice and Steve was a great receiver. He went out there and played well. The guys stepped in and did their jobs. That�s what you have to do if you�re backing-up or you�re the third or a fourth receiver or whatever. When your time is called, just be ready. That�s what I was trying to do, not try to do more than what I can, just stay within myself and do my job. Give credit to the coaches for putting me in the right situations at the right times for my ability."'
Chandler Stands Tall Among Bills QBs [10:14 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: '"I have faith that God is in control, that has always helped me through whatever happens," Chandler said. "I want to be a Buffalo Bill. I have a great coaching staff ahead of me, directly being under Sam Wyche who is a great offensive coach and quarterback coach."'
SWAN SONGS: Off-season list of NFL's retiring players [8:47 AM]
Fox Sports reports: BRUCE SMITH, defensive end � 19 seasons
Buffalo Bills (1985-99), Washington Redskins (2000-2003)
Career in a nutshell: Though some critics moaned that Smith stuck around too long with his eye solely on the all-time NFL sack record, no one can argue the fact that he was one of the best defensive ends of the last quarter century. Last season, he finally passed Reggie White for the all-time record and Smith is the only player with 200 career sacks. Under coach Marv Levy, Smith was a cornerstone of the fabled Bills teams that reached an unprecedented four consecutive Super Bowls in the early 1990s.
For new starters, it's ready or not [11:59 AM]
NFL.COM reports: Getting after the passer is what San Diego needs Otis Leverette to do and Buffalo expects the same from Ryan Denney in Buffalo.
Backup Plan [11:58 AM]
CNN/SI reports: Blake would give Buffalo a fairly safe middle option, should starter Drew Bledsoe continue to struggle or go down with an injury, and first-round pick J.P. Losman prove to be at least a year away, as everyone expects.
Cornelius Bennett Inducted into Alabama Sports HoF [11:57 AM]
Birmingham News reports: "Starring for the Buffalo Bills, Bennett was named NFL Rookie of the Year. He played in five Super Bowls, appeared in five Pro Bowls and was named second team on the NFL All-Decade Team."
Open Market Not Kind to Collins [11:57 AM]
ESPN.com reports: Drew Bledsoe recognized the youth movement around the league and renegotiated his contract to buy time for J.P. Losman to eventually replace him in Buffalo.
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Soul Swords from Rubber City Noise on Vimeo.
Enjoy the ride and get your mind off the fact there's still three days of work to do before fun time again.
"From the laserdisc Odyssey" – crystalsculpture3
"We were honored to have a song from an upcoming cassette featured on the popular television program, Soul Train." – Rubber City Noise
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe's has named José Luis Pier Castelló as president/general director of Lowe's Mexico, effective March 15. He replaces Francisco Fernandez, who has left the company. Pier Castelló will report to William Robinson, head of international operations and development.
"José Luis has more than 19 years of experience in both store operations and retail strategy with multi-national companies. His demonstrated leadership and retail expertise make him an outstanding fit for the Lowe's Mexico operation as it continues to grow to best serve the needs of Mexican consumers," said Robinson.
Pier Castelló has served in leadership roles with retailers such as 7-Eleven Mexico, where he was chief operating officer, supermarket chain Supermercados Internacionales H.E.B., and Wal-Mart Mexico. Pier Castelló has a degree in business administration from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and diplomas in marketing, finance and family education.
"During his time with Lowe's, Francisco helped us develop operations from the ground up in Monterrey. We thank him for his leadership and service, and wish him the very best in the next phase of his career," Robinson added.
Lowe's entered the home improvement business in Mexico when it opened stores in Monterrey in 2010. Today, the company has five stores located in Monterrey, Saltillo, Hermosillo and Culiacan.


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Black Country stage stars set to glam it up in glitzy Barry Manilow musical
11:44am Monday 31st March 2014
11:44am Monday 31st March 2014
CRADLEY Heath's Tab Operatic Society is getting set to stage Barry Manilow's glitzy musical Copacabana in Brierley Hill next week.
Featuring sing-a-long Manilow hits Lola and Copacabana and a host of others - the show will run nightly at Brierley Hill Civic Hall from Tuesday April 8 to Saturday April 11 from 7.15pm; there's also a matinee on Saturday April 11 starting at 2pm.
Society newcomer Mitchell Bastable stars as struggling songwriter Stephen who dreams up alter ego Tony, Forte an aspiring songwriter/bartender at the famousCopacabana nightclub, while seasoned Black Country stage star Fleur Petford is set to appear as showgirl Lola Lamar who gets her big break when she auditions for a spot at the Copa in 1947.
But it's not all plain sailing as after catching the eye of villainous gangster Rico Castelli (played by newcomer John Nicholas) Lola is kidnapped and taken to Rico's club - the Tropicana in Havana, Cuba.
Society regular Louise Griffin is also set to appear as Gladys Murphy, the girlfriend of the Copa's hard-headed manager Sam Silver (played by Grant Chapman), and Sarah Field stars as Cuban singer and Rico's moll - Conchita Alvarez.
Tickets for the show range from £10 to £13.50 and they are available from the Tab ticket hotline - 07722 417962.
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Automatic calf feeders are popping up on many dairy operations. The technology offers plenty of opportunities, but it also requires a refocus on management, says Ann Hoskins, calf products coordinator with Vita Plus.
In a recent issue of Starting Strong, Hoskins discusses the advantages and challenges of auto feeders, as well as some questions to consider.
Source: Vita Plus Starting Strong Calf Care E-Newsletter, April 27, 2012


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There are so many attractions in Edinburgh that it's difficult to know how to pack them all in. Edinburgh Castle should definitely be at the top of your list, and also Holyrood Palace, the historic royal residence. During your trip to Edinburgh, don't miss the Grassmarket area of the Old Town, which has numerous quaint little cafés, restaurants and shops.
On your trip to Edinburgh you can get an unusual panoramic view of the city from the Camera Obscura on Castle Hill in the Old Town. This focuses light into a dark room and gives a 360 degree view of the city outside.
Edinburgh has some great concert and theatre venues. The Edinburgh Playhouse and Festival Theatre are two of the best. The Bedlam Theatre specialises in small, atmospheric productions. On your trip to Edinburgh you should also try to take in a visit to Arthur's Seat, which is an extinct volcano just east of the city.
There are festivals in Edinburgh throughout the year, the most famous being the Edinburgh International Festival. There's also the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Fringe Festival to enjoy if you can catch them.
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Edinburgh has some of the best fish and chip outlets in the whole of the UK. These are unique in offering salt and sauce rather than the typical salt and vinegar as accompaniments.
When travelling to Edinburgh you'll quickly discover that Princes Street is the main shopping thoroughfare. You can't miss it as it runs right down the middle of the city, and it contains everything from tourist shops and department stores to huge chain stores. The Royal Mile in the Old Town is also popular with shoppers looking for souvenirs, whilst George Street is best for designer items.
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Madson pitches in simulated game
ANAHEIM -- When right-handed pitcher Michael Kohn took his place in the Angels clubhouse, he found his locker located right next to Ryan Madson's.
Kohn, like Madson, missed the 2012 season because of Tommy John surgery. On Friday, both of them made significant strides. Kohn -- who has already appeared in five games for Triple-A Salt Lake this season -- was recalled to the Angels, and Madson faced four hitters in a simulated game -- marking the first time he has faced live batters.
Friday's simulated game was not the best Madson has looked on a mound since his surgery, but manager Mike Scioscia knows the reliever is making progress.
"Not quite as crisp as when he threw his bullpen in Minnesota, but the fact that he's facing hitters is important, and I thought his velocity was good," Scioscia said. "I didn't think his command was quite where it could have been, [he] threw some good changeups. There's no doubt if you look back to where he was in the last two weeks, he's moved ahead."
Madson's said his mechanics were off, but more importantly, his arm felt "fine."
"It feels like Spring Training to me now, feels like early Spring Training," Madson said. "But it'll come real quick."
Madson threw about 20 pitches in the bullpen then threw between 20 and 30 to Hank Conger, J.B. Shuck, Luis Jimenez and Andrew Romine.
"I'm not 100 percent; I don't feel normal, but I'm close to it," Madson said.
Madson plans to play catch Saturday and does not know what his next step -- whether it be a bullpen, rehab assignment or another simulated game -- will be.
William Boor is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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On YouTube today, I noticed that a there's several videos that help instruct folks with playing the music from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. I found the above video by user fabiandevries particularly impressive, because of his skills of taping with one hand and filming with the other.
Looks like I'll have another song to play when I come across a piano. You should see my rendition of the Jurassic Park theme…it's glorious.