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Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references. ] [ Media Contact: TPWD News, firstname.lastname@example.com, 512-389-8030 ] [ Additional Contacts: Chris Holmes (979) 229-2886 or email@example.com ] May 5, 2011 Texas State Parks to Host Annual Summer Geocache Challenge Event Tapping what has become a global network of ongoing geocache events, Texas State Parks is hosting a statewide Texas Geocache Challenge on Saturday, June 4, with 89 state park locations (dividing the state into eight regions) scheduled to participate as host sites. Each park in the Texas Geocache Challenge will have a special hidden "cache" that will test participants' individual scavenger-hunting skills in the outdoors to find each one. In advance of the statewide competition, participants should download a Texas Geocache Passport for each of the eight regions, as well as the coordinates of each of the caches located within a specific park, from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Web site: http://tpwd.texas.gov/geocaching/. Geocaching (pronounced GEE-oh-cash-ing) has recently become an enormously popular outdoor-enthusiast sport throughout the world for both children and adults. It combines treasure hunting with outdoor recreation and hiking, as well as technology (a handheld global positioning system, or "GPS," device is needed). Weatherproof boxes are hidden in specific locations (caches) marked with GPS coordinates, and individuals navigate to hidden locations using the provided coordinates to find each box and its contents. "Geocaching is a healthy way to get out on the trails of state parks," said Chris Holmes, outdoor education coordinator for Texas State Parks. "We think it should appeal to families and provide a really fun thing to do in a state park. The fun thing with the kids is that they literally get to find treasure, so we know they will be excited when they find the cache. This is really using technology to be outside, and we've seen today's tech-savvy children grasp the idea and hit the trail running." In the Texas Geocache Challenge, the hidden cache box at each park will contain collectible wildlife-themed trading cards, park information, a logbook for cachers to record their visit and a paper hole punch unique to the park. Once a person finds the cache, he or she uses the hole punch to mark his Geocache Passport and verify the visit. When competitors have successfully located and documented all caches in a particular region, they can mail the completed passport to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Austin. The first 25 people to send in completed passports will receive a commemorative "geo-coin," a metal medallion with the date and Geocache Challenge logo. Other participants who finish and submit their completed Geocache Passports, but were not a part of the first 25, will receive Texas Geocache Challenge stickers, a certificate of completion, and be entered to win additional geo-coins in a lottery drawing. Some of the participating state parks in the Texas Geocache Challenge include popular destinations such as Big Bend Ranch, Huntsville, Bastrop, Caddo Lake, Palo Duro Canyon, Mustang Island, Brazos Bend, Enchanted Rock, Lost Maples, Estero Llano Grande and Dinosaur Valley State Parks. "In years past, only a relative few owned a handheld GPS, but now they are commonplace with people being able to use iPhone apps and even car GPS units to find these caches," said TPWD'S Robert Owen. "We really want people to get outside, and geocaching offers one more reason to do so and visit our many great state parks, as a family or as individuals," Holmes said. "Try geocaching and you might get hooked and end up searching for more of the thousands of other geocaches stashed across Texas that you never knew existed!" For more information, and a complete list of the parks and regions in the Texas Geocache Challenge, visit our website at: http://tpwd.texas.gov/geocaching/. Or, to learn more about geocaching, visit http://www.geocaching.com/. --- On the Net: Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/TexasParksWildlife#p/c/A8B851332AD862D7/0/K6G5gVTyGpQ Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/TexasParksWildlife#p/c/A8B851332AD862D7/1/FKCkNciB7dk -30-


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The course is provided by Let's Talk, which is part of 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, and is aimed at helping people cope with panic, worry, anxiety and similar common mental health conditions.
Run by a Polish speaking therapist, the course, which will be held at the Kindle Centre during the evenings for six weeks, is completely free of charge.
Renata Dobrowolska, who will run the course, said: "Our Let's Talk courses are very popular and are proving very successful in helping people to overcome a wide range of mental health conditions.
"We want to extend what we can offer to a wider range of people and know that there are a large number of Polish speakers in the Hereford area, many of whom might benefit from attending this course.
"The sessions are educational and run in a group, but there is no need to speak in front of others unless you want to."
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Gonring brought a wealth of baseball experience to CUW in 2005, having spent several seasons as a catcher in the Houston Astro and Toronto Blue Jay's organizations prior to professional baseball retirement in 1988.
After taking the head coaching reins at West Bend East in 1994, Gonring led the Suns to State baseball titles in 1999 and 2002. Former Falcons Josh Heisdorf, Troy Riehl and Adam Rohlinger played high school baseball for Gonring and earned state titles at WBE.
During his nine high school coaching seasons in West Bend East, Gonring developed numerous players who have made names for themselves in the professional ranks. For example, former Suns hurlers Jason Wiedmeyer (San Diego Padres) and Mike Mueller (Atlanta Braves) pitched professionally after college and thid baseman Ryan Rohlinger plays for the San Francisco Giants.
Gonring resides in Kewaskum, Wis., with his wife Karen and children Lauren and Tony. He is also the head baseball coach at Kewaskum High School. The Falcon lineup is loaded with Washington County players recruited by Gonring and 2009 National statistical champion Jon Olla formerly played for Doug at Kewaskum High School.


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Activity in the land market across Kansas, Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle farm belt is up over 2011 and values continue to be strong for all classes of land.
The marketplace is showing spirited bidding for most properties, said Monty Meusch, area sales manager for Farmers National Company in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. We re seeing the most demand for income producing farms and ranches.
Strong activity over the past few years continues to shrink the availability of property based on the sheer number of transactions that have taken place. Good, quality land that finds its ways to the marketplace is facing record demand. Fewer new listings are coming on the market in most areas at this time, said Meusch. Demand is still robust for quality land.
Over 80 percent of purchases are going to active farmers and ranchers, with the balance being purchased by investors.
These buyers are looking to expand their operations due to the economies of utilizing their current equipment lines, strong cash positions or the ability to borrow money at current favorable interest rates, said Meusch.
Sales prices in Kansas of top quality land are selling for up to $5,000 per acre depending on location. Prices for irrigated cropland in the Texas Panhandle have reached $3,500 per acre, with similar property in Oklahoma going for $3,000 per acre.
Iowa and Minnesota
Demand for quality land continues to be very strong in the North Central Region including Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota and South Dakota, according to Sam Kain, area sales manager for Farmers National Company in Iowa and Minnesota. Auction numbers in this region are up over 2011, leading to top sales prices for sellers.
Farmers National Company has completed 49 auctions in this area during the first four months of 2012, compared to 20 auctions during the same period last year, said Kain. Demand is still outpacing the number of properties available, and quality is definitely king.
The bulk of buyers are still farmers, said Kain. However, despite continued strong land activity, higher cash rents and input costs are narrowing farmer profits. Only a quarter of purchases in the beginning of the year have gone to investors.
In Iowa, top quality land is selling at over $10,500 per acre, Minnesota values are reaching $8,000 per acre, and values in eastern South Dakota have reached $7,000.
North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota
The land market is very strong in the Upper Midwest Region, which includes North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, according to Terry Longtin, area sales manager for Farmers National Company in this region.
Buyers are looking for quality land or less productive land that can be improved, said Longtin.
There are fewer properties for sale, as absentee owners and investors are holding onto their land. According to Longtin, increasing net rents and land appreciation is fueling continued ownership.
Most land is being sold to farmers in the immediate area to expand operations, said Longtin.
In North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, land values are up over 15 percent in the last six months and up nearly 30 percent over the last year. Top quality land values are in the $5,000 to $7,000 per acre range, according to Longtin Average land values are hitting the $3,000 - $4,000 range, with marginal land values in the $1,500 - $3,000 range, said Longtin. Many farmers are purchasing land out of the Conservation Reserve Program, and then making land improvements which are bringing them immediate returns.
Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Central/Western Nebraska and Wyoming
The western region of the farm belt has experienced record volume land sales in the past year, according to JD Maxson, area sales manager for Farmers National Company in Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, central/western Nebraska and Wyoming.
Demand continues to outpace farmland coming on the market as sellers are reluctant to sell, said Maxson. On the flip side, some sellers are capitalizing on hot market demand to get top dollar.
Huge increases in value are fueling the velocity of the current farmland market, according to Maxson. In addition, uncertainty of the market and economic factors is keeping the market active.
Historically low interest rates are driving land buyers to enhance their portfolios and hedge against inflation, said Maxson. Sales are being driven by the lack of available alternative financial sources, as well as the uncertainty in the financial markets.
Prices in these regions are ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per acre for high quality tillable acres, with location, soils and topography dictating price.
Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
The East Central region has had bursts of farmland supply, but overall has seen a tight market, according to Roger Hayworth, area sales manager for Farmers National Company in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, eastern Kentucky, and eastern Missouri.
According to Hayworth, large farm owners continue to aggressively add acres, increasing their operations. Strong demand has stayed consistent over the past year with no foreseeable end in sight.
The goal of farmer operators is to continue to control acreage, said Hayworth. Productivity has showed continued signs of improvement and current cash rents have increased substantially in the past two years. All of these factors are driving values and sales activity in this area.
While owners are adding to operations, investors in the market continue to compete with these aggressive buyers, looking for that long-term investment, said Hayworth.
Top prices in the region can be seen in Illinois at $10,500 per acre on average for high quality land. These levels are followed by Indiana showing values up to $9,000 per acre, and Ohio which has reached $7,500 per acre.
Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee
Activity in the Mid South remains brisk, fueled by low supply and high demand. Once properties hit the market, they are selling briskly.
We have seen dramatic price increases in some areas, said Keith Morris, area sales manager for Farmers National Company in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, western Kentucky, Louisiana, and southern Missouri. Prices are still trying to move up, but cash rents are nearly topped out in this area minimizing returns.
Investor purchases are dominating the market, followed by farmer sales. All buyers are investing for strong returns and stability, Morris said. Prices for top farmland are averaging $3,800 per acre in Arkansas, $3,500 per acre in Tennessee and $3,800 per acre in Mississippi. Washington Land Values in the Columbia Basin and Eastern Washington have escalated to the highest on record, according to Flo Sayre, real estate broker for Farmers National Company in Pasco, Washington. Similar to Midwest corn and wheat land values, dryland prices have also reached all-time high prices.
Irrigated land has increased approximately ten to twelve percent in the past year to eighteen months, said Sayre. Sellers are still holding tightly to the land as an income stream, while buyers are clamoring for more land. This is leading to bidding wars between buyers.
According to Sayre, the bulk of sales are going to farm operators buying neighboring land, with investors looking for a stable investment. Cash rents have increased ten to 20 percent in the region.
Prices for farmland are reaching $8,500 per acre, with isolated sales nearing $10,000 per acre.


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|PART 126. Compensation And Expenses Of Judges And Justices Temporarily Assigned To A City Court Or A Justice Court
Section 126.1 General.
Each part-time judge or justice of a city, town or village court who is temporarily assigned to a city court pursuant to section 107 of the Uniform City Court Act, shall receive $250 per day, or such lesser amount as his or her order of assignment may specify, for each day or part thereof during which such judge or justice actually performs judicial duties in accordance with such assignment in a courtroom or other facility designated for court appearances, provided that a judge or justice who performs such judicial duties for one half day or less shall receive $125 per day. There shall be no compensation for out- of-court work performed by any such judge or justice while on temporary assignment. Such judge or justice shall be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred in the performance of his or her duties while on temporary assignment in accordance with the provisions of Part 102 of this Title.
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Each part-time judge or justice of a city, town or village court who is temporarily assigned to a town or village court pursuant to section 106(2) of the Uniform Justice Court Act shall receive compensation as set forth in section 126.1 of this Part if the temporary assignment is the result of the death, disability or other incapacity of a justice in the receiving court, or any vacancy in that office.
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Learn-to-Camp Program Touching Families' Lives
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department suggests setting aside your everyday stresses and frustrations, and spending a relaxing fall weekend camping under the watchful eyes of outdoor experts. More than 1,700 families already have experienced the Texas Outdoor Family program that is helping family members reconnect with each other and experience many of the natural wonders that make Texas a special place.
Close your eyes and imagine a perfect 72-degree evening. Lake waters gently lap against the shore just a few feet from your campsite as you watch the sun begin to slide below the horizon. You hear the crackling of the fire and the laughs of nearby children, and smell a wisp of campfire smoke. For many Texans, such an evening outdoors will conjure up vivid memories of childhood weekends spent camping with their families – a time when they caught their first fish or first paddled a canoe. The Texas Outdoor Family wants to help you rekindle those special memories on an overnight campout with your family in a beautiful state park.
Now in its third year, the how-to-camp program has been touching lives across Texas by making the outdoors more accessible by teaching outdoor skills to instill the confidence needed for families to continue their journey to becoming an "outdoor family." This fall's lineup of state park campouts begins Sept. 10 at Inks Lake State Park in the Hill Country and ends Dec. 3 at Estero Llano Grande State Park in the Rio Grande Valley.
For a fee of $65, families of up to six people are provided all of the camping equipment and instruction they'll need for a comfortable overnight experience. The cost includes park entry fees, campsite rental, a tent, stove, air mattresses, pots, pans, utensils, lantern, an afternoon full of activities catered to each park, and much more. Campers only need to bring their own sleeping bags or cots, and food and beverages.
The outdoor workshops, which can handle up to 20 families, also engender a sense of community. Kids make fast friends with youngsters in their neighboring campsites; parents find comfort in knowing that others are sharing in their first night in the outdoors in quite some time; and park rangers are available throughout the weekend to help demonstrate camp skills and share their knowledge of the outdoors and state parks.
"The Texas Outdoor Family has changed our life" says Jennifer Dunham, a participant and Texas Outdoor Family volunteer. "We've taken the workshops' camping skills and leave-no-trace principles to heart and have continued to camp and enjoy respectfully all that our wonderful state park system offers with a sense of confidence about our abilities. We have grown closer as a family with a shared love of the outdoor adventures that we would not have experienced without this program."
Jennifer is not alone in her sentiment as 94 percent of surveyed participants have already recommended the program to a friend. Join them at one of the 22 workshops happening this fall throughout the state at some of Texas' most treasured parks.
Consider a "stay-cation" by picking a park close to home or set out to find a new Texas favorite in the Hill Country, West Texas, the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. For more specialized adventure, try a special themed Dutch oven cooking workshop. Learn how to whip up "gourmet" dishes over a campfire using at Stephen F. Austin State Park on Nov. 5 or Dinosaur Valley State Park on Nov. 19.
Or plan a two-night outing to take camping to a new level at such perennial favorites as Garner (Sept. 23-24), Buescher (Sept. 30-Oct. 1) and Lake Tawakoni (Oct. 21-22) state parks.
Visit the TPWD website at http://tpwd.texas.gov/texasoutdoorfamily or call (512)389-8903 for more details, dates, and information on how to make a reservation.
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Hendricks builds on run with eight strong vs. Rox
DENVER -- Pitching at Coors Field didn't bother Kyle Hendricks.
Hendricks posted his longest outing in his fifth Major League start, leading the Cubs to a 6-2 win on Thursday over the Rockies. It was his fourth straight quality start as he gave up two runs over eight innings.
He saw the Rockies pound Jake Arrieta for nine runs on 13 hits on Wednesday, and knew Colorado came into the game batting .319 at home.
"You try to not think about it," Hendricks said. "With my game, if I throw my sinker down in the zone, it's really hard to hit that pitch out of the ballpark, even in this park. I try to stick to my game plan and keep the ball down, and if it's on the ground, it's not going to get out."
It worked. He retired the first nine batters before Charlie Blackmon singled to lead off the Rockies fourth. One out later, he scored on Justin Morneau's double that left fielder Chris Coghlan had trouble tracking down. Then Nolan Arenado was credited with a single on a ball that shortstop Starlin Castro overran. But Hendricks escaped by striking out Carlos Gonzalez on a 79 mph changeup and getting Corey Dickerson to fly out.
"What he did in this ballpark was pretty good," Cubs manager Rick Renteria said. "He was very efficient, executed his pitches, changed speeds well. He worked through some traffic [in the fourth] and was calm and just did a great job."
Hendricks is only the seventh pitcher to go eight innings at Coors Field this season.
"He carved us up," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said of Hendricks. "He's not going to light up the [radar] gun, but it looked like there was a lot of late movement. ... He was jamming guys at 87 to 89 miles per hour, but it was because it was running so late."
Hendricks now has given up four earned runs over his last 28 1/3 innings for a 1.27 ERA.
"His secondary pitches were really effective," Renteria said of the right-hander. "He's a very poised young man, and I think that he's the type of kid who, when he prepares for the test, he knows he'll do well. I hope he's making believers out of a lot of people."
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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8:27 p.m. Dec. 7, 2010 — Update: A charge of manslaughter has been filed in Burnet County against Travis Aaron Marburger, 36, of Bertram. Manslaughter is a second-degree felony. The search for more evidence will continue Wednesday.
Search Under Way In 8-Year-Old Boating Fatality Case
BURNET – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens have executed an evidentiary search warrant at a rural residence in Burnet County in connection with the department's ongoing investigation into the 2002 death of Justin Wayne Roberts, who died in a boat crash on Lake Buchanan that injured two others.
A 36-year-old Bertram man was arrested at 1:37 p.m. Tuesday for possession of a vessel without a hull number, a Class B Misdemeanor. While this arrest was not related to the 2002 boating incident, Tuesday afternoon a search for evidence was underway on the man's property as the investigation into the 8-year-old case continues.
A tip to TPWD's Operation Game Thief hotline on Nov. 22 provided the initial information that led to Tuesday's search.
An arrest warrant on the misdemeanor charge had been issued earlier in the day Tuesday in connection with the Monday night discovery of a jet ski on the man's property that lacked a hull identification number.
Roberts, an 18-year-old Lampasas High School football player, died in the early morning hours of May 3, 2002 when another boat struck a boat with Roberts and two others aboard. Injured in the crash where 18-year-old Kelly Jean Corbin, Roberts' girlfriend, and a fellow Lampasas football player, Jim Edward Daniels, then 17.
Corbin and Daniels later told game wardens that they had been out in Daniels's boat fishing for white bass and were on their way to shore when a boat struck their vessel nearly head on at a high rate of speed. Eight hours passed before game wardens found Corbin and Daniels's partially submerged boat. Daniels had been thrown from the boat and was later located floating in the lake, as was Roberts's body.
The Burnet County sheriff's office and Texas Department of Public Safety were assisting TPWD in Tuesday's operation. Investigators urge anyone else who may have information on this case to contact TPWD at (800) 792-GAME or (512) 389-4848.
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced the introduction of two new value-oriented trim levels to the Accord lineup, adding further to the appeal of the one of America's most popular and award winning passenger cars. The Honda Accord lineup continues the tradition of delivering sporting character and refinement with the addition of the Special Edition (SE) Coupe and Value Package (VP) Sedan. The Accord Special Edition and Value Package are available now in dealer showrooms.
The Accord SE is based on the LX trim level and is available with either a 4-cylinder or a V-6 engine. Features setting the Accord SE apart from other Accord LX models include:
These additions result in a savings of approximately $750 for the 4-cylinder and $1,250 for the V-6. The Accord SE pricing starts at $20,125 for a 4-cylinder with a manual transmission and $24,550 for the V-6 model with an automatic transmission. The 4-cylinder Accord SE is also available with an automatic transmission and as a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) in California and some eastern states.
The Accord VP model adds air conditioning to the DX trim level with automatic transmission and is priced at $17,995, resulting in savings of approximately $500.
The 2005 Honda Accord includes a host of safety features as standard equipment on all models. All Accord sedan and coupe models are equipped with dual-stage front airbags (SRS), front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), side curtain airbags and Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - the only car in its class to offer this level of standard safety features. The Accord earned a 5-star frontal impact rating from the U.S. government and a "Best Pick" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
For the 2005 model year, Honda introduced its third generation hybrid IMA system to the Accord V-6 Sedan. The Accord received a new hybrid system that combines a high performance VTEC V-6 engine with Honda's super-efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) and Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology to deliver performance on par with the current 240-hp Accord V-6 Sedan while delivering fuel economy comparable to that of a four-cylinder compact-class Civic Sedan.
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A pancake lunch organised by Marilyn and Peter Hognson on Shrove Tuesday at their home in Brinkworth was fully booked in advance.
The main course featured two pancakes, filled with spinach and curd cheese, and lentils, tomatoes and mushrooms, topped with cheese. sauce, and served with salad.
The dessert pancakes featured fillings of coffee sauce, raisins and walnets, and rich chocolate and orange sauce.
The event raised £300 to benefit Braydon Chapel Restoration fund. It is to undergo major works to replace a floor that is infested with woodworm and to install new heating.


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Applications for the Service-Learning Course Designation can be found here.
Why apply for a service-learning designation?
Willamette faculty who incorporate Service-Learning in their courses are encouraged to apply for a service-learning course designation for a number of reasons. Designating Service-Learning courses will:
- facilitate the effective tracking of faculty, student, and institutional progress toward meeting Willamette's commitment to meaningful service;
- provide easily-identifiable information to students and advisors regarding service-learning course offerings at Willamette (e.g., through inclusion in Willamette's Course Catalog as well as student transcripts);
- recognize the work of faculty leaders on campus;
- aid in the identification of resources and networks to further support service-learning efforts on campus.
What qualifies as a Community Service Learning Designated Course at Willamette University?
In order to be eligible for approval, a course must meet the following criteria:
- The service meets or addresses a community-defined need.
- The service experiences are incorporated in course learning objectives.
- Students carry out at least 10 hours of service per semester.
- The course provides structured opportunities for guided reflection.
- At least 15% of the course grade is based on assignments that link the service to academic content of the course (rather than having an hours requirement that rests "on-top" of a pre-existing course structure.)
Courses that incorporate service/experiential learning components, but do not meet Course Designation standards can still be informally recognized (e.g., on the CSL Web site) for their experiential learning components.
Application Process
- Complete the Application for Service-Learning Course Designation. Applications must be submitted along with copies of the WU Course Changes Form for the relevant course, as well as the course syllabus or a description of the service component that demonstrates the criteria outlined above.
- Applications are reviewed by the Director of the Community Service Learning Office for feedback and/or verification that the course under consideration meets or exceeds the standards for Service-Learning as described above.
- Verified applications are then forwarded by the faculty member to Academic Programs Committee for review and approval.


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Cross Country heads to Piney Woods
SAGU teams enter East Texas Invitational
WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The second meet of the inaugural 2013 season for the Cross Country teams from Southwestern Assemblies of God University is set for Saturday.
The East Texas Invitational, hosted by the New Summerfield Independent School District, has a course planned for the Piney Woods, 31 miles south of Tyler, Texas.
New Summerfield is near Jacksonville, deep in the coniferous forests filled with pine trees and hardwoods, including hickory and oak. Following heavy rains, the grounds will provide a challenge to the harriers. A paddle, mud shoes and a fishing rod could make the event more interesting.
SAGU Head Coach Jason Covarrubias reports his men's and women's teams should carry their entire rosters into the competition. He hopes to have the Lady Lions punch their ticket to the NCCAA Nationals in Dayton, Ohio.
"The Lady Lions have been looking forward to this meet for weeks," Coach Covarrubias said this week. They have their sights on meeting the NCCAA national qualifying team standards. The event will be held in November in Cedarville, east of Dayton.
Watch for Destiny Garza (Aldine, Tx / MacArthur HS) to have a good meet, along with teammates Kristen Herrington (Lufkin, Tx / Hudson HS) and Elizabeth Munoz (Granbury, Tx / Granbury HS). Herrington was the top performer at the team's debut in Abilene, Texas. Munoz will be competing in her first meet.
The men had very promising results in Abilene. Jose Campos (Luling, Tx / Luling HS) and B.J. Hillhouse (Brookshire, Tx / Royal HS) look to continue their successful freshman year.
Covarrubias believes they have a good chance to place in the Top Ten overall.
Brad Beimler (Waxahachie, Tx / Waxahachie HS) is anticipating his first collegiate competition.
Both SAGU teams' entire roster is posted on the SAGU Athletic website.
The men's 8K run begins at 8:00am on Saturday, followed by the start of the women's 5K at 8:30am.
The eight-team field includes the following schools; UT-Brownsville, UT-Tyler, Wiley College, LeTourneau University, Our Lady of the Lake University, LSU-Shreveport, Jarvis Christian College and SAGU.
Contact: Mark "Link" Warde, SAGU Sports Information, at firstname.lastname@example.com or at 469-658-2847.


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North Platte Professional Firefighters, Local 831, are raising money for cancer victims with the shirts on their backs.
The firefighters did the same two years ago and raised about $1,000.
The money eventually goes for utilities, rent, insurance payments for medicines, transportation, gas, and motels, helping victims who cannot work and need to leave town for treatments.
We once painted a garage, Gifts of Hope vice president Yvonne Hedgecock said. We help with yard work sometimes. Sometimes, we provide a driver to take someone to treatment.
There are eight active volunteer members of the Gifts of Hope organization, who can call in more help if a big project needs to be attacked.
About $2,000 each monnth is donated to victims through the program, Hedgecock said.
Sayna Dunn of the firefighters union said the tee-shirt sales are something they wanted to do to take part in breast cancer awareness.
Instead of giving to a national organization, we give to a great organization that helps locally, she said.
Hedgecock became involved about eight year ago, when a close friend of hers died of cancer. She likes the way the program helps others.
We wanted something that would get some money to someone quickly when they need it, she said. We have safeguards, but we can act promptly within 24 hours if we need to.
Tee-shirts can be purchased at any of the three fire stations in North Platte, or through a facebook page for the North Platte Professional Firefighters, Local 831.
Long-term, Hedgecock would like to see a hospice house supervised by a registered nurse.
Its a relatively distant goal now, but there is a need, she said. Wed also like to see a house where families of victims could stay while their loved one is undergoing treatment.
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As previously reported on Soapdom.com, Days of our Lives is celebrating its 12,000th episode this Friday and has just gotten picked up for another 18 months.
Both Soapdom corporate and our readers here at Soapdom.com could not be more delighted for the cast, crew and fans of Days of our Lives.
Here is the official NBC press relesase. Read with caution. Contains scoopage!
"We are thrilled to announce that "Days of our Lives" is not going anywhere. It is NBC's longest-running drama series by far and is one of the most historic brands in television," said Salke. "We commend Ken Corday and the entire creative team on continuing to keep the stories and characters fresh, exciting and relevant year after year."
"'Days of our Lives' has maintained a loyal and dedicated fan base for more than four decades and continues to reach a new generation of viewers," said Steve Mosko, President, Sony Pictures Television. "We appreciate NBC's support over the years and, as the show celebrates this significant milestone, we are thrilled that the show will continue to be a part of the NBC family."
Executive producer Ken Corday follows in the tradition of his parents, Betty and Ted Corday, who co-created "Days of our Lives" and helmed the series for many years.
"After so many years in the homes and hearts of our loyal fans, I'm both humbled and elated to say it's 2013 and we're still going strong," said Corday. "I am equally proud that the sense of family which my mom and dad established in our show 48 years ago, is still what drives it today. As we celebrate our 12,000th episode with an amazing cast and great support from our network, we look forward to what's yet to come!"
In the 12,000th episode, Sami (played by Alison Sweeney, who coincidentally celebrates her 20-year anniversary on "Days" this week) and Rafe (Galen Gering) start getting close again. Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin) finds an ally in her quest to win Daniel (Shawn Christian) away from Jennifer (Melissa Reeves). Meanwhile, Gabi (Camila Banus) prepares to marry Nick (Blake Berris) while carrying the baby of Will (Daytime Emmy winner Chandler Massey). All three continue to struggle with what role Will should play in the baby's life. Before the episode's end, someone throws a huge wrench into the wedding proceedings.
"Days of our Lives" (Monday-Friday, 1-2 p.m. ET) first premiered as a half-hour drama in 1965 and expanded to an hour 10 years later.
In its 47-plus years, "Days of our Lives" has garnered 215 Daytime Emmy nominations and 32 wins, including a recent Emmy win for Outstanding Writing as well as a GLAAD Award win for Outstanding Daily Drama. The show's success derives from its consistent commitment to excellence in writing and storytelling -- supported by a diverse ensemble of performers -- and an uncanny knack for anticipating viewer interests. "Days" is set in the fictitious midwestern town of Salem. The core families are the Bradys, the Hortons and the DiMeras. The multi-layered storylines involve elements of romance, adventure, mystery, comedy and drama.
"Days of our Lives" is produced by Corday Productions Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ken Corday is executive producer with co-executive producers Greg Meng and Lisa De Cazotte. Gary Tomlin and Christopher Whitesell are the head writers.
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Kravitz: Injury rehab will keep Manning on camp sideline
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The good news is, it looks like the NFL lockout will end later this week and training camps will open within the next two weeks.
The bad news, for the Indianapolis Colts specifically, is quarterback Peyton Manning will not be ready once camp begins July 31 in Anderson as he recovers from surgery on a disk in his neck.
A source familiar with Manning's health situation said Tuesday that Manning will not be able to participate at the outset, and at this point, there's no way of knowing how much time he might miss.
It could be a week. It could be a couple of weeks. Or even most, or all, of training camp.
Those questions won't start to be answered until Manning gets to meet with the Colts' rehabilitation staff, a group he has trusted with his health for more than a decade now.
Fans have wondered why Manning, who also had neck surgery in March 2010 and didn't miss any camp time, had this latest surgery May 23 rather than getting it done shortly after the end of the season.
Here's the answer, according to the source: Manning, who had calcium buildup removed in March of last year, had recurring neck problems throughout the '10 season. Once February rolled around, he pursued every non-surgical option imaginable. As time went on, though, the discomfort from a disk problem continued. In May, doctors told him he had no choice but to have surgery.
One day after Manning's surgery, Colts owner Jim Irsay told reporters at the NFL meetings in Chicago, "It's usually a six- to eight-week recovery period. I think this is one you can bounce back from quickly."
Come July 31, it will be almost 10 weeks since the procedure. Barring a miracle recovery, Manning is not going to be ready for the start of camp.
It is just another one of the Colts' great unknowns as this franchise, and all the other NFL franchises, dive into the brave, new post-lockout world. Chris Polian and all the league's general managers will have three weeks to do what used to take five or six months to complete. There will be so much activity squeezed into a three-week window, analyst Adam Schefter's head may explode on ESPN.
In a lot of ways, the Colts are better suited to handle the challenges the post-lockout world will pose. They have the veteran, all-world quarterback, even if he will miss some training-camp time. They have experience at virtually every position. They've had the same offensive and defensive philosophies since time immemorial.
Common sense tells you teams like the Colts, Patriots, Steelers, Giants, Packers and others will emerge from this labor mess in better shape than teams with first-year coaches or rookie quarterbacks.
So the mad scramble begins, and here's my Colts To Do List:
1. Sign Manning to a new long-term contract.
Everything the Colts do these next few weeks is predicated on whether they can get this finished. If he plays under the franchise tag -- assuming there is a franchise tag for the 10 plaintiffs in the suit against the NFL -- that's $23 million against this year's salary cap. With a deal, they'd still be paying $20 million or so, but it's better than the first number.
There were conflicting reports Tuesday that Manning and Drew Brees wanted to be exempt from the franchise tag -- as was the case for Reggie White and other plaintiffs in the players' 1993 suit against the NFL -- for them to accept a resolution in the lawsuit.
Those reports brought a torrent of criticism at Manning and Brees, with public charges they were holding up the process for personal gain. Even another player, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, tweeted and then went on radio to trash Manning, in particular, for what he viewed as greed and selfishness. What is it with Peyton and kickers?
But one high-ranking NFLPA executive told ESPN's Chris Mortensen, "Any media reports of a last-minute owner play by players are misleading and erroneous. There are unresolved issues and we remain focused on resolving them."
The truth? We still don't know. And until I know, I'm going to withhold an opinion.
2. Re-sign important free agents.
On my personal priority list, I'd start with Joseph Addai, then Melvin Bullitt, followed by Charlie Johnson, Clint Session, Daniel Muir, Adam Vinatieri and Antonio Johnson.
The Colts could let Addai pursue free agency with the belief he is more valuable to this team than he is another club. But that's not a risk they can afford to take, not as we embark on what is likely the last five years of Manning's career.
Without Addai, the Colts have nothing. Donald Brown has not yet shown he can stay healthy or pick up blitzes. Delone Carter is a rookie. If you let Addai check the market, and you lose him, there's very little time to fill that gaping hole.
With Bullitt, the Colts don't have alternatives. Even with him, they're thin at safety.
Johnson's value here has skyrocketed because of the lockout. In a perfect world, the Colts could have used a normal offseason to prepare offensive linemen Anthony Castonzo and Ben Ijalana to take over. But this hasn't been a normal offseason, and it's less likely either one of them, or both, will be prepared to start.
The lockout also helps Ryan Diem, who's poised to make $5.4 million this year. If the Colts could redo his contract and get him at a lower number, they would. But again, the lockout makes it impossible to know whether possible replacements are ready.
There's always the risk of overvaluing your own free agents, but it's hard to argue with the Colts' philosophy on preferring to keep their own rather than signing outside free agents.
3. Pray.
Specifically, pray for Manning's neck. There are lots of other issues with other players -- Austin Collie, Anthony Gonzalez, etc. -- but everything begins and ends with Manning.
Just don't expect to see him in Anderson anytime soon.


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Gwendolyn Audrey Foster has a fascinating piece on Pascal Laugier's controversial film Martyrs (2008) in the current issue of Film International. Here's the opening paragraph:
"It's not a likable movie. Even me, myself, I hate the film." (Pascal Laugier)
Pascal Laugier's radically experimental horror film Martyrs (2008) is a persuasive and explosive leveling of capitalism, which is not limited to materialism, the Catholic Church, the cynical genre of torture porn, and the widespread embrace of anti-humanist postmodern irony. Martyrs joins the work of Pasolini, Bava, Bataille and other confrontational artists, including Luis Buñuel. Specifically, Martyrs recalls the eye-slitting scene in Buñuel's Un Chien Andalou. It directly assaults viewers with both detestable visuals and agonizing sounds of pain, in an almost unbearable filmic experience of terror that rouses the even the most cynical viewer from her/his postmodern stance of superiority. Martyrs makes the viewer responsible for the reinforcement of institutionalized capitalism, particularly religion, and more specifically religion's obsessive embrace of death, its insistence on afterlife, its abuse of women, and its concomitant obsession with martyrdom. It is also a critique of the consumer of the horror film and an astounding film in and of itself."
You can read the rest of this excellent essay by clicking here.
Tags: Film International, French Cinema, Gwendolyn Audrey Foster, Martyrs, Pascal Laugier


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The City Tech Library, in partnership with the Faculty Commons, is pleased to invite all faculty to a Tech Happy Hour and library workshop. Have you heard the buzz about social media, but haven't yet taken the plunge? Intrigued, but not sure about its scholarly uses? Come enjoy wine & cheese with your colleagues at our Tech Happy Hour and learn how academics are using the tools of social media to connect, collaborate, and share with the scholarly community at CUNY and beyond. Tools discussed will include Twitter, LinkedIn, Academia.edu, the CUNY Academic Commons, and more!
Our Happy Hour will be held on Tuesday March 12, 5:30-7pm in Rm. A632 (Faculty and Staff Lounge). RSVP to Prof. Maura Smale at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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WORCESTERSHIRE could be set to experience a heatwave this week.
Met Office forecasters have warned the county to expect conditions similar to those of a heatwave and Public Health England (PHE) has warned people to take precautions against the soaring temperatures.
Affected areas include the West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South East England and London.
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Warnings that a heatwave may be imminent are triggered when the Met Office forecasts that there is a 60 per cent chance of temperatures being high enough on at least two consecutive days and the intervening night to have a significant effect on health, which will normally happen two or three days before a heatwave is expected to occur.
During hot spells vulnerable groups, such as the older people, feel the acute effects of heat more than others and it's long been recognised that death rates rise in the early stages of heatwaves.
Even if temperatures do not hit extreme levels, PHE still advises people to keep safe in the sun, seek shade to cool down and keep hydrated with plenty of cool fluids.
Dr Rob Carr, PHE West Midlands Health Protection Team director, said: "While many people enjoy hot weather, high temperatures can be dangerous, especially for people who may be particularly vulnerable such as older people, young children and those with serious illnesses.
"The Heatwave Plan is an important component of overall emergency planning and sets out a series of clear actions that can be taken by healthcare organisations, local authorities, professionals working with vulnerable people, and individuals to help keep people safe during extreme heat.
"To prepare for any type of hot weather this summer, we strongly encourage each locality to consider the actions in this plan and adapt them to their local situation, as a component of wider resilience planning and long-term climate change adaptation arrangements.
"Everyone can enjoy the sun safely by keeping out of the heat at the hottest time of the day, avoiding sunburn and staying hydrated with plenty of cool drinks. Older people and those with long-term illnesses are particularly vulnerable to the effects of very hot weather, so it's important to look out for them and keep indoor areas as cool as possible."
Many members of the Muslim community may be fasting during the daylight hours in the month of Ramadan – which this year begins and ends around June 29 and July 29.
Dr Carr added: "It is common for people to have one meal just before sunrise and an evening meal after sunset during Ramadan.
"During hot weather, dehydration is a common and serious risk. It is important to balance food and fluid intake between fasts and especially to drink enough water."
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Dental Anesthesia
Vicodin use with root canal?
I am 46 and pre-menapausal (not sure if that is part of the probem) but the last few times I have been to my dentist for two replacement crowns I don`t feel any effect from novacaine even after approximately 5-8 shots. The last time they game me the 8 shots and then tried nitrioxide gas and NOTHING!
Unfortunately now I need to get a root canal done on one of the two crowns that just got replace and am terrified of getting no relief from the above. Can I take Vicodin prior to going and how much would you think would work? I have a prescription for severe migraines. The dentist also suggested an IV type of sedative but said it would cost an additional $700, so instead of the out of pocket being roughly $300 it would be $1000. I`m thinking ahead for other dental work because I can`t be going IV for the rest of my life. HELP!
Taking Vicodin, or really any oral opioid (narcotic), would not provide enough analgesia (pain control) for a dental procedure. Even with intravenous moderate sedation, rather than general anesthesia, the pain would be intolerable for most patients. With IV moderate sedation, it may be possible to start a root canal with patchy local anesthesia and the IV drugs since when the nerve of the tooth is entered into, local anesthesia can be applied directly and works very well. There is a reasonable, but not certain, degree of amnesia so you might not remember the procedure.
There are some other options, however.
- Intraosseus local anesthesia is very effective when conventional techniques have failed. You should inquire if your dentist or endodontist does this procedure. It would be very well worth trying.
- There are alternative techniques for lower jaw anesthesia, such as the Gow-Gates approach, but not all dentists do this.
- Lastly, articaine, a less commonly used local anesthetic, comes in a 4% solution and is sometimes more effective than the standard 2% solutions.
Talk to your dentist about these options. If nothing works, and there is a small group of patients for whom local anesthetic is not effective, general anesthesia is the preferred alternative.
Steven I Ganzberg, SB, DMD, MS
Formerly, Clinical Professor of Dentistry
College of Dentistry
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"Even though I am Turkish and even though I know the city, living here is quite different," said Hamit Altıntop, who has found Istanbul life more of a challenge than playing for Galatasaray AŞ.
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When Adolf Hitler declared that the white race should be supreme in the 1936 Olympic Games, it was feared that the German dictator would ignore the World's Fastest Human, Jesse Owens, if the American sprinter won his specialty.
Owens did win and Hitler did shake his hand.
After that, when Owens returned to the United States, there were no sponsors waving dollar bills at him.
At this year's London Olympics, companies lined up to offer wads of money and long-term contracts to our stars.
How did Owens cope? Well, believe it or not, but he was reduced to trying to out-run Thoroughbred racehorses – on racetracks!
Bolt Strong Enough
Usain Bolt, the fastest human, can name his price. It was reported that one company offered Bolt a long-term endorsement contract worth $250,000 a year.
When I saw Bolt run and LeBron James burst toward a rebound, I wondered if both of them are in the wrong sport. Bolt is put together to withstand the violent hits in the NFL.
How do you think both would do as football ends (pass receivers)? Certainly no one in professional basketball could keep up with Bolt. Even NFL defensive backs wouldn't try all that hard to get in LeBron's route. Actually he played end in high school, but was smart enough to stick with basketball when he joined the NBA out of high school.
Real Tears
Were those really tears on the faces of LeBron and Kobe Bryant when the Gold Medals was placed around their necks? Yes, they were – and they were genuine.
The scene reminded me one more time of what Ralph Beard said about his Gold Medal, won by UK's Fabulous Five in 1948, also in London.
"It's for our country,†which is exactly what LeBron and Kobe said.


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RANCHO CUCAMONGA — Boy Scout Troop 623 honored Jacob R. Pacini, 16, at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor earlier this month at the Hill Auditorium in Ontario.
Only 2 percent of Scouts attain the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America. An Eagle Scout must have completed at least 21 merit badges and organized a service project that benefits his community, church, or school. The Scout is expected to demonstrate the organizational and leadership skills he attained in the Boy Scouts.
Jacob planned and coordinated a beautification project at Rancho Cucamonga High School, where he is a sophomore. He led a group of about 30 volunteers, including members of Troop 623, family and friends in the cleanup of three large planters and the planting of 230 plants.
Jacob joined Cub Scout Pack 602 at age 9 where he earned its highest award, the Arrow of Light. A member of Troop 623 since 2008, Jacob regularly attended summer camps and continues to participate in the troop's annual "Long-Term" excursions to the Sierras, where they hike about 60 miles over the course of 6 days.
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Eden selected dried navy beans, Michigan family organically grown in mineral rich, vital soil. A small white bean aka 'pearl haricot' brought to Boston by the British Navy. After pinto, navy is the most popular bean in America. Popular for baked beans and in Senate bean soup. Great in soups, stews, salads, dips, spreads, and casseroles. Rich in healthy fiber, iron, thiamin B1, magnesium, and manganese, and a good source of potassium, protein, and zinc. pareve
Eden Navy Beans are organically grown on USA family farms committed to a clean environment and the most nutritious, life encouraging food. Eden Beans are the most delicious and nourishing because they're grown in vital living soil, free of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers for decades.
Eden offers a large selection of food in bulk sizes for food service professionals and families. Eden Navy Beans in a 25 pound bag are an excellent value for health conscious chefs who appreciate quality, nutrition, safety, and superb flavor.
In Washington, D.C. Navy Bean Soup has been served in the Senate Restaurant every day for about 100 years. One story is that Senator Fred Thomas Dubois of Idaho, who served in the Senate from 1901 to 1907 and sat as chairman of the committee that supervised the Senate Restaurant, gaveled through a resolution requiring that the the soup be on the menu every day. Another story attributes the bean soup mandate to Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota who expressed his fondness for it in 1903. Saginaw Valley, Michigan grown navy beans are the most popular bean in England.
Navy beans Phaseolus vulgaris are related to great northern, kidney, pinto and black beans. Also called small white beans or pea beans. They are the second most popular bean in America.
Navy beans are an excellent source of iron and folate (B9), and a good source of dietary fiber and complex carbohydrate as well as protein and calcium, according to the USDA Nutrient Database. According to the FDA, "Low fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables (foods that are low in fat and may contain dietary fiber, Vitamin A, or Vitamin C) may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors," and "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of hypertension or high blood pressure, a disease with many factors." Eden Navy Beans are fat free and an excellent source of dietary fiber, providing 48 percent daily value per serving. They are naturally very low in sodium, rich in iron, thiamin B1, magnesium, and manganese, and a good source of potassium, protein, and zinc.
Studies show beans contain a wealth of antioxidants similar to those in fruits and berries. "Beans are really loaded with antioxidant compounds," said Clifford Beninger, Ph.D., an environmental biologist and former researcher for the USDA's Bean Research Unit. "We didn't know how potent they were until now." Researchers tested the antioxidant activity of flavonoids found in 12 common varieties of dry beans. They found one class of compounds in particular, anthocyanins, were the most active antioxidants in beans. These findings add antioxidant activity to a growing list of healthy compounds found in beans and legumes. The study was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Eden Navy Beans will stay fresh indefinitely if stored properly in a dark, dry, cool area, however we recommend using them within two years of purchase. To prepare navy beans rinse thoroughly and soak for 6 to 8 hours. Strain and rinse again, then add fresh water to cover by 2 inches. Boil furiously uncovered for about 10 minutes, skim off any foam and add vegetables, herbs and spices and cook for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. In addition to your favorite spices we recommend a one inch strip of Eden Kombu for each cup of dried beans to soften and accentuate flavor. Season with about 1/4 teaspoon Eden Sea Salt or shoyu soy sauce toward the end of cooking. Cover and simmer for about two hours. If using a pressure cooker add all seasonings except salt or shoyu at the start of cooking and cook for about 40 minutes (or until tender).
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NEWPORT Gwent Dragons could turn to consultant coaches to pick up the slack with the backs rather than opting for a like-for-like replacement for Darren Edwards.
After five seasons at Rodney Parade the former head coach left his role before the RaboDirect Pro12 encounter with Ulster at the end of last month.
Edwards, who was out of contract at the end of the season and is poised to take up a job with an Aviva Premiership club, had been in charge of the three-quarters.
Director of rugby Lyn Jones, who enjoyed a spell as the region's attack coach in 2009, has taken over that responsibility ahead of Sunday's home clash with Connacht and says the Dragons may opt against adding another permanent member of staff to the roster.
"We are not sure just yet what will happen but I don't want to put a model in that doesn't fit around the personalities that we already have here at the region," he said.
"Myself and Kingsley (Jones, assistant) are hugely experienced coaches and nothing can happen in rugby that we haven't been through already.
"We are not experts in every field but we can hire in expertise to help our weaknesses as the season goes on.
"We are not sure which way to structure it for next season to be honest, whether I stay on the training field or off it. That's an ongoing process and there are some things that you just need to take your time on."
The Dragons have been using London Scottish head coach James Buckland as a consultant for their set piece and could do the same with the backs.
"I did it at London Welsh and it worked a treat," said Jones, who received coaching assistance from former Wasps and Sale coach Tony Hanks at the Kassam Stadium.
"It's about hiring expertise on a consultancy basis. I think it's a good model and also saves the business high costs, everybody just needs to work a little bit harder."
The Dragons will also benefit from the experience of seasoned campaigners Lee Byrne, Aled Brew and Boris Stankovich next season when they arrive from Clermont Auvergne, Biarritz and Leicester respectively.
Jones said: "Successful sides are empowered. That comes with trust and knowledge and one thing we will be doing next year is taking the average age up.
"I want to create a changing room that understands what being a champion is for all those young players to come in and learn very quickly."


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Alexandra Brown and Sam Caram
Alexandra Lauren Brown and Sam Casey Caram were married Aug. 31 in Kauai, Hawaii, at the St. Regis Princeville Resort.
The bride is the daughter of Shelley and Steve Brown of Los Altos. She graduated from Los Altos High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree from the Stanford University Graduate School of Education. She is currently completing a master's degree in business administration at the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
The groom is the son of Chris Caram of Edmond, Okla., and Richard Caram of Oklahoma City. He graduated from Bishop McGuinness High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Vassar College and a master's degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina. He is a manager at Deloitte Consulting.
The couple live in Manhattan Beach.


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Silent Hill: Book of Memories delayed until May 31
There seems to be no end to the grievances people are having with the recent Silent Hill HD Collection, and now Konami is pushing its luck again by delaying Book of Memories for the PlayStation Vita, which was supposed to release tomorrow, March 27, for the PlayStation Vita.
The publisher has rescheduled the game for May 31—most likely a placeholder since the date falls on a Thursday and most new titles arrive in stores on Tuesdays.
When asked about the delay, Konami replied, "Stay tuned for a more formal announcement."
So much for March being the ultimate month for Silent Hill. Could the delay be related to the recent outcries over the HD Collection—an effort to hold off on another release until the backlash dies down a bit? Konami certainly doesn't need any more bad press if Book of Memories tanks.
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Mohammed Al-Jumaili has always been like an eagle: focused, brave, constantly striving for great new heights.
Only now, it's official. At a ceremony over the weekend, the now Glenside resident became the first Iraqi refugee to earn the Boy Scouts highest rank of Eagle Scout.
But no number of merit badges can represent the breadth of life he's lived.
Ten years ago, while most of his American compatriots were mere Cub Scouts, Mohammed Al-Jumaili was learning what it means to grow up in a war zone.
"We hear the shotguns everyday, morning, night, 24/7," Mohammed said.
By the time he was 7, many of his slightly older peers had already been sucked into an al-Qaida-supported youth militia.
"I swear like I saw kids -- they can't be over 12 years old," he said, "holding guns and just shooting at people. They don't even know how to shoot, but they're just shooting at people like crazy."
By the time he was 12, he and his family were firmly on the American coalition's side of that line. So much so they agreed to let the U.S. Marine Corps use their Fallujah home and property as a command base.
But this, of course, put his family in al-Qaida's cross-hairs and eventually led to the horrific day that changed his life forever.
Life-altering day
It was Jan. 13, 2006, a day Mohammed says he'll never forget.
He and seven of his cousins were playing outside the house.
"We saw a car, small car, the driver was very nervous, driving toward our house very fast," he said.
The Marines nearby noticed the erratic driver and stopped him, sending him away.
But 10 minutes later, the car came back, storming in from another direction. The driver drove straight at the children and blew the car up before they could flee.
"My cousin died immediately because of the explosion, and she had shrapnel in her head," he said. "It just cut off her head."
His cousin, Hajer, was just 6 years old. She took the brunt of the blast. But, to varying degrees, all the children were hurt.
Mohammed's mother, Jinan, was inside the house cooking when she heard the bang and the screaming that followed.
"I go running and I saw him and the blood and he say to me, 'I am OK, go to my cousin.' And I saw his cousin is also blood," she said in broken English.
"All my body like die, the first time, believe me, and I want to cry, but I cannot cry," she says.
Mohammed said he was OK; in reality, he was far from it.
"His leg is cut and the blood and he said, 'Mom, I'm OK.'"
But these were no mere cuts. Eventually, a doctor in Baghdad delivered the bad news: Mohammed's right leg would have to be removed. At that moment he could have cried, could have pitied himself, could have cursed his luck.
Instead, he showed the strength and resiliency that have come to define him.
"He said, 'Mom, I know what the doctor decide, I not care, and you not care Mom, this is from God for me,'" Jinan said.
"I said, 'My son is 12 years, he is strong,' but I the mom, I give him the strong, not he give me the strong, but believe me, he give me the strong," she said.
The amputation proceeded, but the surgery wasn't fully successful. Unable to walk on the new limb, Mohammed was confined to a wheelchair.
Global village
And it's here where Mohammed's story takes an almost unimaginable turn -- a stroke of magic in a world increasingly connected by global media.
A local videographer happened to film Mohammed's mother wheeling him into his bombed-out school on the way to take an exam. That footage ended up being aired by CNN.
Taken by the image, CNN followed up with Mohammed and his mother and produced a piece that caught the attention of a New York City-based nonprofit, the Global Medical Relief Fund.
Eventually, that group brought the pair to Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, where Mohammed received top-notch medical care. Before no time he was a natural on his new prosthetic.
Living in fear
But then it was back to Iraq for the the Al-Jumailis.
Years passed until CNN again followed up with the family. In the story that aired, Jinan voiced her pro-American sentiment.
She thinks al-Qaida must have seen it.
"I wake up in the morning, I saw envelope under the door, they said, 'Why you speak to the TV about American people like this? We will kill you and kill your son,'" Jinan recalls.
Fearing for their lives, by 2009, they were able to again escape to America. This time though, Mohammed and his mother swore that nothing would make them return to Iraq.
American success
Mohammed saw the vast potential the U.S. had to offer and pushed himself to make the most of his new life.
With one leg and six pieces of shrapnel still in his body,he has become an athlete. His bedroom wall's now lined with athletic trophies for football, tennis, swimming and wrestling.
And, even though he runs on a blade, "I also run the 24 hour relay last year in our high school and I won the most miles," he says.
Yes, you read that right. He stayed awake for 24 hours and ran 75 miles on one leg.
And athletics are only the start of it. He's a devout Sunni Muslim who's a math whiz and Eagle Scout. He's a Red Cross volunteer who doubles in the National Guard. Service is so much a part of his life that he just took the test to become a volunteer firefighter in Glenside.
"I want to be one of the first responders if anything happen to my community," he said
If that's not enough, remember this, just three years ago, he could barely speak a lick of English.
"I never said. 'Oh, I have one leg, I should give up.' No, I don't think that way. I always think about the future," he said.
"I never look behind me, I always look forward. I always look for the thing that's coming up."
Now that he's reached Eagle Scout, 17-year-old Mohammed can relax a little bit. His college applications are in to Drexel and Lehigh. He's got a congratulatory letter from President Obama. He and his mother both have been granted asylum and have their green cards.
Within five years, they'll be fully naturalized American citizens.
As far as his career goes, Mohammed says he could go two ways -- mechanical engineer or U.S. senator.
Next step for Mohammed, though, is to finally ask the girl he likes to the prom.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It's described as the school's biggest and broadest fundraising effort ever.
Jacksonville University has now launched an $85 million campaign. The school is calling the initiative "ASPIRE" and hopes to wrap it up by the end of 2016.
The university is including some of its fundraising gifts dating back to 2009 in this campaign, so it has already raised more than $43 million.
Some of the money will be used for new buildings, while some will be used to grow the university in other ways.
"This is an opportunity for us to go broadly across scholarships and academics, the College of Health Sciences, student life and campus enhancement, faculty support, athletics, and then to improve our endowment," incoming JU President Tim Cost said. "So we've had a number of very good things happen to the university recently, we're very grateful for that, but this is the opportunity to go even further and invest for the future."
Here's how the money breaks down for those different areas:
- $19 million will go toward scholarships and academics
- $20 million is for the College of Health Sciences for a new 45,000-square-foot building
- $8.4 million for enhancing the campus and student life
- $17.6 million for athletics, including several new facilities
- $20 million for the school's endowment to build a "nest egg" for the future
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HOUSTON - Outside may be the last place a Houstonian wants to spend time in the heat of the summer, but with a few additions, it could be a nice place to spend the less scorching hours of the day.
Remodeler Charlie Watson told Local 2 that the options for a back yard remodel are only limited by the budget and imagination of the home owner.
"The thing we are asked to do most is an outdoor living room with maybe a kitchen area and a dining room. They can get pretty extensive from some small jobs to decorative patios, maybe a fire pit to full-fledged areas that we do a full roof over. We have full blown kitchens, masonry fireplaces, fire pits, they run the whole gamut," said Watson, a remodeling contractor specializing in outdoor areas.
If you dream of making it cooler and cozier, Watson said it can be done.
Smaller projects like adding a ceiling fan on the patio or a pond with a flowing waterfall may be just the thing to make the back yard cooler and a little more bearable this summer.
When planning the bigger remodels, Angie Hicks with the service referral website Angie's List, said it's important to establish the reason for your outdoor project, and what you hope to accomplish.
"More of us want to spend more time outside, but if you are on a budget, be very clear and upfront when you are planning the process," Hicks said.
Hicks said people should go ahead and dream big, but then take a step back and see how you can make it affordable in the long run.
"Get your project broken out into phases so you can do parts of it in any given year -- maybe a fire pit this year and a new deck next year so you don't have to do all of it all at once," Hicks said.
Once you are ready to go, Hicks and Davis said be sure to get the right paperwork lined up before you actually start hammering away.
If you are attaching a deck to the house, it will be considered part of the property, so there will be permits and zoning restrictions.
Also, be sure to check out the city ordinances as well as your neighborhood home owners associations rules.
Outdoor Project Hit List:
· Check rules and regulations: Before building your outdoor living space, check about rules/regulations and/or if permits are needed. For example, since decks are designed to be attached to the home, they are considered to be permanent structures of the property. For this reason, it is necessary for your contractor to obtain building permits and follow zoning regulations. And most regulations require a built-in fire pit to be installed at least 25 feet from the home.
· Who to hire? The construction and installation of your outdoor kitchen may require the assistance of a team of professionals. For a complete outdoor kitchen with appliances and functioning sinks, homeowners might need the services of a plumber, an electrician, mason and general contractor to oversee the entire project. A landscaper can help make the transition from the outdoor kitchen to the rest of the yard.
· Set your goals. It's important to establish the reason for your outdoor project, and what you hope to accomplish. Do you want to create an outdoor space for enjoying meals with the family, or do you want to line your yard with attention-grabbing scenery? Your project will go a lot smoother if you clearly state your goals to the contractor.
· Establish a budget: Adding outdoor elements can cost under $100 all the way to thousands of dollars. For the majority of homeowners working within a budget, it makes good sense to plan a project in phases. For example, say you can only afford to do the fire pit this year, you should have cutoff points within the plan so if you don't implement phase two or three, it doesn't look like something that's incomplete.
· Create something you will use. What's the point of spending a bunch of money on a project if you're never home, or you don't like being outside? Landscaping will increase your home's curb appeal, but if you opt for more ambitious projects like installing a pond or a paver patio, you should make an effort to use them.
Outdoor Space Options:
· Adding hardscape features: Permanent elements of the landscape such as patios, walkways, retaining/sitting walls, etc. make outdoor space usable and are easy to maintain.
Outdoor fireplaces: You can choose many different options from elegant to inexpensive options for a fire feature - a chimenea, fire pit, fire bowl, or traditional fireplace, all fueled by different means. Whether you have small children or not, safety should always be the No. 1 concern. Consider a locking ring that allows you to padlock your fireplace in the "off" position.
· Outdoor patios: From installing concrete to pavers to stone, there are almost limitless options when it comes to designing an outdoor patio for your yard.
· Adding a deck: A deck is another option for providing your family with additional space for outdoor enjoyment. Decks can be built to any size or design. Most are constructed from wood building materials, however composite materials which are manufactured from plastic and wood fibers are becoming more popular.
· Pergolas & gazebos: A popular choice for homeowners who want to create an intimate outdoor space similar to an enclosed room in their home.
· Outdoor kitchens: This space is typically focused around a grill, pizza oven, or hearth. If enough space is available, an outdoor kitchen can include everything that an indoor kitchen has. The first step in designing an outdoor cooking space is to determine how much space can be devoted to it.
Copyright 2012 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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We're working with a customer who's shopping online for a large custom entertainment center. He saw our Vermont Made Shaker Entertainment Center on our website and it was pretty close to the style he and his wife were looking for.
It's funny… everybody has their own feelings about ordering furniture online. Some customers prefer to order online because it's convenient and they have so many choices. Others really need to see it, feel it and maybe sit in before buying.
But lots of customers are finding a middle ground in interesting and creative ways. This customer (a fellow woodworker, as so many of our customers are) is making a cardboard mock-up of the TV-Media Center so he and his wife can see how it will fit in their home. We're working on the dimensions now, adding a few inches here and there to accommodate his flat screen TV. He'll adjust his mock-up as we do this, until the size and proportions are exactly right for their TV, AV and media. Then we'll get started on crafting the real thing.
What strategies do you use to help shore up your confidence in buying furniture online? I hope you'll share them with us!
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Picture: Jessica Seinfeld Fashion's Night Out - Carolina Herrera and Baby Buggy New York City, USA - 06.09.12
Former Seinfeld actor Michael Richards is set to return to Tv in a new comedy with fellow ex-sitcom stars Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman.
Richards has remained largely out of the spotlight since suffering a breakdown in 2006 after he was filmed hurling racist remarks at a group of fans during a stand-up routine in Los Angeles.
He is now preparing to make a comeback in a new show called Giant Baby with former Cheers stars Alley and Perlman.
In the series, Alley will play a fictional Broadway star who reconnects with her long-lost son after the death of his adopted mother, while Perlman will portray her assistant and Richards will appear as her limo driver.
Actor Danny Woodburn, who appeared alongside Richards in Seinfeld, insists his former colleague deserves to be given another chance, telling the New York Post, "He's a nice guy, he's a sweet guy, he's a comedian who had a bad night. He's not that (a racist)."
Giant Baby will mark Richards' first regular Tv role since his short-lived sitcom The Michael Richards Show which ran for only eight episodes in 2000.
He recently reunited with Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David for a new web comedy show called Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee.


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