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Bradley Wright-Phillips first visited New York as a 13-year-old kid on holiday and picked up a MetroStars jersey during his trip. 16 years later, Wright-Phillips has a different version of that MetroStars kit.
"That was pretty special, I have relatives in New York. And as it happened my cousin and I both picked up MetroStars shirts – I think they were Nike at the time and we liked the red and black. And now years later I'm playing for New York Red Bulls."
The MLS leading goal scorer in 2014 now dawns a New York Red Bulls jersey with his name and the number 99 emblazoned on the back. He has embraced the move overseas and in turn, is putting together one of the more memorable goal scoring seasons in team history.
"I'd definitely underestimated [MLS] before, you know? Or not really thought about it … and then I got here and watched a few games and teams really try to play and knock it about a bit. And of course being in New York, there's no better city to be in, and the facilities are the best since I was at Manchester City or Southampton. So I just thought, 'Why not?' I just embraced it."
Graham Parker from The Guardian spoke with Wright-Phillips about his move to MLS and his success in the states so far. Check out the full article here.


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Tommy Robredo shows his excitement during his fourth round match Monday against three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten. Robredo advanced to the quarterfinals with a tough three-set win.Lionel Cironneau/AP
PARIS - Three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten was undone by drop shots and lost to crafty Tommy Robredo 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the fourth round Monday.
Robredo won key points by floating forehand drop shots just over the net, using the tactic four times in the final game alone, including on the last point.
The No. 28-seeded Robredo also eliminated No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt in the third round.
His latest upset gives Spain four men in the quarterfinals. The others are 1998 champion Carlos Moya, 2002 runner-up Juan Carlos Ferrero and defending champion Albert Costa, who is Robredo's next opponent.
''I've beaten the ace, I've beaten the king,'' Robredo said. ''Now I need to beat the jack, don't I? If I beat Costa, I'll have beaten the entire deck of cards.''
Costa, seeded ninth, eliminated the final Frenchman, Arnaud Clement, 6-2, 7-5, 7-5. Costa, still looking fresh despite three consecutive five-set matches, won in 3 hours, 7 minutes. That increased his time on court to 15:03 in four rounds.
Guillermo Coria played for more than 412 hours over two days to earn a chance to beat his hero, Andre Agassi.
The No. 7-seeded Coria finished off Argentine Davis Cup teammate Mariano Zabaleta 6-4, 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-7 (4), 6-3.
Coria's opponent in the quarterfinals today will be Agassi, who is three wins from his ninth Grand Slam title and his second at Roland Garros.
''I really want to play him because he has always been my hero,'' said Coria, who at 21 is 12 years younger than Agassi.
Kuerten, who hasn't reached a clay-court final since having arthroscopic hip surgery in February 2002, seemed to labor chasing down Robredo's shots.
''He got me with his drop shots,'' Kuerten said. ''He used it to make me run much more than usual.''
Robredo said he employed the strategy because he was nervous.
''At the end of the match, it was easier for me to make a drop shot than to hit the ball hard,'' he said. ''When I was trying to hit, the ball was going two meters out, so that was a good tactic at the end.''
Two drop shots helped Robredo win the third-set tiebreaker. Another one, plus two poor volleys by Kuerten, gave the Spaniard a break for a 4-3 lead in the final set.
Kuerten overcame four match points before Robredo finished him off. The Spaniard sliced one last drop shot, which Kuerten scooped up. Robredo misplayed a swinging volley, but the ball dropped just inside the baseline for the victory.
Robredo sank to his knees in jubilation as Kuerten slammed his racket against the clay.
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Bill O'Brien Apologizes For "Paterno People" Rant: "I Felt Like I Had A Ton Of Support At Penn State"
Penn State fans seem to be happy with their new head coach James Franklin, but there is sure to be some lingering resentment for the way former coach Bill O'Brien left the program. O'Brien expressed frustration with the "Paterno People", supporters of Joe Paterno who O'Brien didn't feel gave the necessary support to the program and the direction it was heading in.
Today, while on ESPN Radio's "Mike and Mike", O'Brien walked many of those sentiments back, stating that he had plenty of support at Penn State, and apologized for the "Paterno People" rant:
"I felt like I had a ton of support at Penn State. My staff had a ton of support at Penn State, and I regret that, that conversation even took place. I regret that… I felt very good about the support I had there and I apologize who took that conversation obviously the wrong way."
O'Brien was also enthusiastic about the future of Penn State football:
"I think Penn State is in a better spot now than it was two years ago. I think my staff, myself, our players are very proud of that. I feel like Penn State is a place where you can win national championships and Big Ten championships."
While O'Brien's college days are behind him, it is good that he took the time to apologize and try to make things right with the Penn State fanbase. His performance as head coach was key in keeping that program afloat, and it would be unfortunate if that accomplishment was forgotten due to discontent on either side.


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Apple co-founder Wozniak headlines ESC-Silicon Valley
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MANHASSET, N.Y. -- Steve Wozniak remains busy on the talk circuit in the coming months with a "fireside chat" after his keynote at the Embedded Systems Conference in May, followed by a keynote at the Design Automation Conference in June.
The co-founder of Apple Computer, Inc. and currently chief scientist at Fusion-io will address the ESC audience of embedded design engineers and managers with his idea of what "engineering is all about." Wozniak, a Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than thirty years, has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products and influence on the design of the company's Macintosh.
Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology, the highest honor bestowed on America's leading innovators for his innovations.
Recently Wozniak was keynote speaker for the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance's annual Tech Index luncheon, where he called on some 600 local business and community leaders for "collaboration, not cutthroat competition, as a key to the growth of the region's high-tech sector", according to an article in the Sacramento Bee.
In 2000, Wozniak was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment.
Wozniak will also keynote at the 48th Design AUtomation Conference and will be interviewed on a range of topics, including the 'joy' of engineering. DAC runs June 5-10, 2011.
Another highlight of the ESC is keynoter Jeri Ellsworth, billed as an "American entrepreneur & self-taught computer chip designer" whi is to share her current Internet presence among the engineering community with a variety of videos on engineering experiments on her own YouTube channel.
Early in her entrepreneurial career, Ellsworth created a Commodore 64 emulator within a joystick, called Commodore 30-in-1 Direct to TV. She has an extensive range of interests which include pinball machines and race car chassis design. In her latest video (Energy Harvesting - Is It For Fools?) Ellsworth details energy harvesting in techno terms using commercial parts and circuits.
At ESC Wozniak will be featured Tuesday, May 3 - 9:30am - 10:00am. Ellsworth will deliver her keynote address Thursday, May 5 - 9:30am - 10:30am.
ESC Silicon Valley 2011, being held May 2–5, in San Jose, Calif., caters to embedded system designers. It is co-located with TI Technology Day-San Jose and the 6th Annual Multicore Conference and Expo.
An ESC SV 2011 highlight is the Embedded Market Study to be presented by David Blaza, Vice President, UBM Electronics, the parent company of EE Times.


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Walmart Cyber Monday Sales Include Xbox 360 and Digital Cameras
Now that Black Friday has passed, retailers are promoting their massive Cyber Monday deals to keep their holiday sales going.
Walmart will be offering huge deals on products ranging from HDTVs to electrical toothbrushes. The sales will start Nov. 27 and run through Dec. 2.
Some of the specials include the Xbox 360 Holiday Gamer Bundle for under $320, the Toshiba 32-inch LCD HDTV for under $250, and the Fuji Finepix AX330 Camera Bundle for under $60.
Walmart will sell Oral B Electric Toothbrush with bonus Crest 3-D Whitestrips for under $40. The Tramontina Dutch Oven will also go for under $40.
Toys R Us and Target will also have massive online sales.
Toys R Us will offer a free game, controller or headset with the purchase of Xbox 360 with Kinect for $299.99. All transformers action figures will be sold at a 25 percent discount.
Target is selling select movies for just $3.99. The retailer will also take 30 percent off select electronics and up to 50 percent off toys.
The New York Times will have a deal on their online subscriptions. The newspaper is offering new customers 50 percent off a 26-week subscription of its digital subscription package, and 50 percent will also be taken off 12- and 26-week gift subscriptions.
Cyber Monday shopping can be done right from the comfort of a home or office.
Some Black Friday events turned violent yesterday.
A woman in a California used pepper spray on her fellow shoppers to get the best deals. Twenty people were treated for minor injuries in the attack.
In the Bay Area of California, a man was shot when he refused to give up his newly bought Black Friday items. He is in critical but stable condition.
A Shop.org survey found that almost 76 million shoppers would shop from an office on Cyber Monday.


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The slender story follows the adventures of Shlemiel, beadle to the town council of self-appointed sages. Head wise guy Gronam Ox decides that Shlemiel should go out into the world for several years to spread Ox's genius far and wide. Mrs. Shlemiel, of course, isn't too pleased, even if their marriage isn't what it once was. Shlemiel goes, only to meet up with Chaim Rascal, who not only robs him but tricks him into going back toward Chelm. When Shlemiel returns, he becomes convinced that he is in a second Chelm, not his hometown. Everyone and everything in it is an alternate version of his reality, even his wife, for whom he is shortly lusting, thanks to the attractions of adultery. The townsfolk agree and complications snowball until Chaim Rascal conveniently shows up and sets everyone straight. Ox has an epiphany that he isn't wise after all, and the show ends delivering its moral: "You achieve wisdom only when you know that you're dumb," in the words of Brustein.
Under director-choreographer David Gordon's light and antic touch, the show whizzes by, which helps to distract us from the fact that Act 1 is all setup and the story doesn't kick in until Act 2, when Shlemiel reappears. (It was interesting to note that the first musical moment to really rouse the audience was the entr'acte, conducted to a whirling fare-thee-well by Mlotek, who also provided the fine musical direction.) Atmosphere is much in a show like this. Fortunately, the production team delivers, with Catherine Zuber's muted, fablelike costumes, Jennifer Tipton's delicate lighting, and especially Robert Israel's inspired set of askew flats, painted rocks, and uneven floor, not to mention a wonderful vertical bed for the Shlemiels, adding greatly to the evening's buoyancy. When Shlemiel begins his journey and Israel has the company moving pieces and people about by pulling them on rugs, it's a theatrical delight.
Gordon seems to have pitched the performances just a shade under what's called for, but they are still generally enjoyable. Michael Iannucci gives Shlemiel a winning, uncomplicated sweetness, and he and Amy Warren, a warmly tart Mrs. Shlemiel, create a convincing long-term push-pull marital bond. Jeff Brooks is a properly pompous and dim Ox, but Kristine Zbornik is a bit hamstrung by all the understatement as Ox's long-suffering wife. Bob Ader, as Zalman Tippish, a rich miser who wants the wise men to prevent his demise, tries hard but can't quite put over the shticky "I'm Going to Die," and a beaming Darryl Winslow just misses a satisfying comic stylization as Chaim Rascal.
Touches such as integrating the band into the onstage action at times and having women play men, adults play children, and a dummy as a wise man happily heighten the whimsy. Slight as it is, "Shlemiel the First" ultimately diverts more than it drags.
Presented by Theatre for a New Audience, National Yiddish Theatre–Folksbiene, NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, and Peak Performances at Montclair State University at New York University's Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 La Guardia Place, NYC. Dec. 15–31. Tue.–Sat., 7 p.m.; Wed. and Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. (Additional performance Mon., Dec. 26, 7 p.m.) (212) 352-3101, (866) 811-4111, www.theatermania.com, or www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu. Casting by Cindi Rush Casting and Deborah Brown.


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LEGO have some Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit sets coming in the summer of 2012. The microsite to monitor if you're an addict is LordOfTheRings.lego.com but I imagine the action end of the news will appear on the LEGO store.
The teasers look like movie posters – except, well, with LEGO minifigs instead of actors. Maybe it's a new trend?


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Enjoy spring all year long with this quilt. Can you smell their fragrance on a warm day? This pattern was actually inspired by an old Japanese vase. I loved the shape of the flowers, so I put them in this quilt. The finished quilt size is about 28 x 34 inches, give or take a little. The iris are set inside a fused inner border which is one of Ann's trademark ways to simply and effectively unify a quilt. The background of 6 inch squares is light blue shading to lime green. Of course you may set them on any color you wish, and change the flower colors as well! The leaves are machine appliqued with a decorative stitch, the stems and flower heads are machine embroidered. I have made every effort to give you complete instructions in a small booklet and very large pattern page. This is the second in Ann Fahl's Designer Series View the completed project.
Seven Black Eyed Susans dance across the red patchwork background of this quilt. The flowers are large open blooms to small buds that add variety to the dance. It is framed with an inner fused border which is one of Ann's trademark ways to simply and effectively hold a composition together. Complete directions include how to lay out the background, cut and fuse the garden elements, and provides a choice for machine appliqué or free-motion embroidering the flowers and leaves. The finished quilt is approximately 22.5 inches square and a great way to use up scraps. You can easily personalize this pattern by changing the colors of the flowers and the background. View the completed project.
Can you smell the earth on a moist spring day, as little green sprouts begin to emerge? In this pattern, three trillium are growing in the woods. The flowers grow on straight stems, with three petals, sepals and leaves. When they open they are pure white. As the blossom ages, it turns to a soft pink, then eventually curls up and turns brown. The flowers and leaves are machine appliquéd on a green patchwork background. Finished size is about 38 x 33 inches. This pattern includes flowers in 3 different views and is appropriate for intermediate quilters! View the completed project.
This little kitty is as colorful as a rainbow. Making this pattern is a great way to use up some of your small pieces of fabric! The purple cat is fused on a yellow pieced background; covered with blue, green, red and orange spots; and appliquéd with a buttonhole stitch. The cat and toys are set inside a thin fused border that is easy to make. This pattern is appropriate for all levels of quilt makers with sewing machine experience. The finished quilt size is approximately 17 x 22 inches. Paper pattern is sold out. Digital pattern available only at PatternSpot.com. View the completed project.
Ann uses leaves as a design element in many of her quilts. The ginkgo leaf is a favorite because she discovered them in her favorite place, Winona Lake, IN! This pattern uses a stylized ginkgo leaf that is fused and arranged in rows to create a realistic Christmas tree, on a plain bordered background. The shapes may be machine appliqued or free-motion embroidered into place. Instructions for each method are included. There are two sizes are included in the pattern bag. Make the 9 x 12 inch quilt for a gift, and keep the larger one, 20 x 26 inches for yourself. View the completed project.
This pattern is based on Ann's prize winning quilt of the same name. She loves the way the white flower petals brighten up the dark spots in her garden, and likes to watch butterflies and bees collect food and honey from the large cones. The flowers are fused onto a background of rich blue squares; a curvy fused strip creates an easy inner border to frame the quilt. Complete directions are given for either machine applique' or free-motion embroidery. There are plenty of tips and ideas to embellish this cluster of flowers. The finished top is approximately 28 x 28 inches square View the completed project.
You can almost hear the sounds of the water lapping at the shore, while looking at these peaceful water lilies. The beauty of this flower comes from its simplicity. They were special to me in my childhood years, and have become an important element in my quilts. In this pattern, three beautifully detailed lilies float above seven lily pads that are machine appliqued in place. They all rest on a patchwork surface of six inch blue squares with a curvy fused inner border. The finished size is 28" x 28" View the completed project.
Spiral Roses in Red includes thorough instructions for a machine pieced and appliqued quilt top. The finished size of this graphic quilt is approximately 46 x 35 inches. Ann's trademark spiral roses are set on a background of neutral square blocks edged by a strip pieced border. Green leaves are satin stitched in place add contrast in color and size to the other elements of the quilt. The quilt can be made to hang horizontally or vertically! The spirals are fused, then machine stitched using a satin stitch or a decorative one, your choice. Paper pattern is sold out. Digital pattern available only at PatternSpot.com. View the completed project.
Black Eyed Susans or, Rudbeckia, are one of my favorite flowers. They brighten up the shady spots in my garden, and their wonderful golden color lasts longer than any other blossom in my yard. Each spring I give away the new seedlings to friends and strangers. Not only do they bloom all over town, but now they continue to bloom all year in my quilts. This pattern, 31 x 38 inches, is for quilters that are comfortable using the sewing machine. The flowers are fused onto a pieced background. You may machine (free-motion) embroider them in place or use a satin stitch around the edges of the leaves and flowers. There are instructions for both techniques. The border is applied in "log cabin style" using strips of various fabrics in dark browns. View the completed project.
Purple Diamonds can be made using your choice of colors, combining rich tones with pastel fabrics. The finished size of the top is 36 x 44 inches. Twelve blocks, set on point, alternating with plain squares. A double border repeats the pieced design in the enter. The blocks and border are sewn on a lightweight foundation using strips cut in a variety of widths. This quilt top is an excellent way to use up all the small scraps and strips that quilters seem to accumulate. Designed for the quilter that loves decorative quilting designs. It is easy enough for a beginner, but can be interesting for a more experienced quilter as no two blocks turn out the same. It's fun. Shown on Ann's segment of "Simply Quilts." View the completed project.
This 36 x 36 inch quilt top is fun and easy to make. You'll feel very creative as every block turns out different than the one before. It's fun to see how different colors and prints work together. A wide selection of fabric strips is necessary to complete this piece. You may use scraps, strips and even left over pieces of bias binding to create the blocks. A lightweight foundation of nonwoven sew-in interfacing remains under the block and provides a stable backing for the finished quilt top. Once you make the first block you will see the potential for an unlimited number of variations and settings. What a wonderful way to use up those little pieces of fabric you've been saving! This pattern was the basis for Ann's appearance on episode #621 of "Simply Quilts." This pattern is appropriate for all levels of quilters; beginner to advanced. View the completed project.


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John Wayne Ground Beef Casserole Recipe
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We always seem to have some extra frozen ground beef tucked away in the freezer that needs to get used up. So, as I was searching for some good ground beef recipes I stumbled on this interesting blog post about "John Wayne" casserole. It looks really good and the comments on the original post (link below) were all raving…
So, I am going to give this one a shot. Will let you know how it turns out!
P.S. Looks like the original recipe came from the "kitchen staff at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson." Thanks ladies – good stuff! To read that original article – go here.
Here's the recipe…
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Are the past seasons of this show available somewhere? I only started watching in Jason/Melissa/Molly's season, so I'd like to go back and see the craziness. :stressed I am so glad that they decided not to film a re-do of Jason and Melissa. She is such a sweet person, so I'm glad she wasn't humiliated like that. :( She attended the high school where I teach (before my time). She was a Drill Team member, so you can see her with the rest of her team in a picture by our gym. She looks so happy and innocent. I am so, so glad that things worked out for her and that she found her "happily ever after" with another guy. And that her parents approved of him!
I don't think anything like Brad or Jen or who was the guy who waited 3 months? will happen again. I think TPTB put way too much pressure on the lead to pick somebody now, so as not to disappoint the fans. :lovestruc:mmm
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Cambridge, MA - April 22, 2009
CampusRXBio has launched a new scholarship program for students pursuing a career in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries. $2500 will be awarded to a student who shows a passion and commitment to the advancement of new technologies in these fields. This nationwide scholarship initiative is the most comprehensive of its kind as students from both scientific/technical and non-technical areas of study are eligible to apply.
"With the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries amongst the fastest growing industries in the United States, we want to do all we can to encourage students to pursue a career in these exciting new fields" says CEO, Matt Casey. "These new companies will need scientists and technicians, but they will also need the help of many others who come from non-technical backgrounds. That's why we have decided to open up the scholarship to students of all concentrations and major.
To apply, each student must complete an online application form as well as a short essay. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2009. Winners will be announced March 1, 2010. Students can find more information on the scholarship program at:http://www.CampusRXBio.com/scholarship.
In order for students to be eligible for the scholarship program, their school must be registered. Colleges & universities can find information on registering for the program at: http://www.CampusRXBio.com/university/scholarship
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Permanent Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that sends out small electrical impulses to make the heart beat in a regular rhythm and at a normal speed. A pacemaker consists of a pulse generator and battery that create the electrical impulses, and wires (leads) that transmit electricity to the heart.
A permanent pacemaker is typically placed under the skin of the chest.
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Help Finding Theme
I guess I have reached a point where I am in desperate need of some help. I have a personal crusade to build a website that well list all of Iowa's Historical Marker, Monuments, Sites and Events so that future generations has a resource to go to to learn more about their home state of Iowa. One of my problems is that I am not a program and know very little about coding of any kind.
I have tried about every Business Directory Listing software out there, including Geo Theme, Geo Place, Vantage and Lising PLace just to name a few. In fact I spent a ton of money on purchasing these themes in order to discover they where to restrictive and did not do what I had hoped for. I've spent hours looking at Timeline, Travel and Travel Guide retaliated themes with even less luck.
What am I looking for
1. It should be a responsive theme
2. When a visitor comes to the site they need to be able to search the town or area they well be traveling to and get results for that area
3. Needs a picture gallery of some type.
4. Must be able to include videos
5. A map plugin that allows multiple pins and shading of areas
6. Visitors need to be able to down load markers as a GPX file
7. I like the bolder look – clear, crisp and easy to read
8. MOST IMPORTANT I would love to be able to setup two or more templates that I can use to keep consistency in the site and make sure all info is completed for each type of category
9. Backgrounds for each post should be a picture related tot he post
10 I want visitors to be able to input their own historical spot
I know I have other thoughts of what I want but these the main items. The search for a theme has me wore out and I want to get started in entering some of the 2,000 plus
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WASHINGTON — The State Department issued a revised environmental impact statement for the 1,700-mile Keystone XL pipeline Friday, which makes no recommendation about whether the project should be built but presents no conclusive environmental reason it should not be.
The lengthy document also draws no conclusions on whether the pipeline is in the United States' economic and energy interests, a determination to be made later this year by President Barack Obama. But it will certainly add a new element to the already robust climate change and energy debate around the $7 billion proposed project.
The study will help guide the president's decision, but it does not make the politics any easier. Environmental advocates and landowners along the route have mounted noisy protests against the project — including a large demonstration in Washington last month — and view Keystone as a test of Obama's seriousness about addressing global warming.
The president faces equally strong pressure from industry, the Canadian government, many Republicans and some Democrats in Congress, local officials and union leaders, who say the project will create thousands of jobs and provide a secure source of oil that will replace crude from Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and other potentially hostile suppliers.
The draft report, which updates a 2011 study that essentially gave the project a green light, weighs the impact of the pipeline, which would carry about 800,000 barrels a day of heavy crude oil from tar sands formations in Alberta across the Great Plains to Gulf Coast refineries.
The new impact statement says that extracting, shipping, refining and burning oil from the tar sands produces more climate-altering greenhouse gases than most conventional oil but less than many of the project's critics claim. The State Department study says that tar sands oil produces 5 percent to 19 percent more greenhouse gas emissions than other crude, depending on what oil was compared and who performed the calculations.
It says that Canada and its oil industry partners will probably continue to develop the oil sands even if the Keystone XL pipeline is not built. It states that building or not building the pipeline will have no significant impact on demand for heavy crude in the United States.
Publication of the document next week starts a 45-day public comment period and then a protracted review before a final impact statement is issued, meaning a presidential decision on the project is still months away.


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A THOUSAND GOODBYES: A Son's Reflection on Living, Dying, and the Things That Matter Most
The death of a father, a hero or a mentor (or someone who is all three) has long been a catalyst for men to contemplate the meaning of life. Men who revel in sports are not often considered the best equipped for such contemplation, but books from Mitch Albom (Tuesdays with Morrie) and David James Duncan (The Brothers K) among others, show us that jocks can think, cry and pray—and some can even write. Huber, award-winning commentator for Turner Sports, joins this first-string team as he reflects in this volume on the last months of his father's life. Huber tells his own story, his father's story and a thousand other stories along the way; there are tales of hope and inspiration, of overcoming overwhelming odds, of tragedy and of triumph. He doesn't lecture or drone on about what he's learned, but teaches inductively. ("Dad worried in his later years, as almost everyone does these days, about developing Alzheimer's, the insidious disease that burrows into the brain and scrambles all the wiring into chaos. 'Don't worry, pal,' I teased him, 'you'll never know you have it. It's us who have to worry.'") The stories are crisp, the chapters short, the insights hinted at. Not without flaws, the book sometimes feels disjointed and betrays hints of thin sentimentality and self-absorption. But Huber is a good soul and tells a good story—and, especially for those dealing with loss, these stories are important to tell.(Aug.)
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Gilauri named the existing bad situation on markets as a motive for the decision.
'We had consultations with bankers and investors for the last few days. Unfortunately, situations in markets have worsened so much, that we were not advised to do this', Gilauri said.
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In 1916, when New York Sun writer Don Marquis had trouble coming up with material for his newspaper column, he created a character to help him out, a philosophical cockroach named Archy who would voice his opinions on the issues of the day.
Archy--or, more accurately, archy--would leave messages in Marquis' typewriter overnight. The insect, who supposedly typed by leaping from key to key, couldn't press down the shift key, so his free verse was neither capitalized nor punctuated. In his first missive he wrote that "expression is the need of my soul."


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Six girls arrested in online threats
January 6, 2011
Six middle school girls were arrested Wednesday afternoon after the group allegedly participated in a Facebook event called "Attack a Teacher Day."
Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Jessica Rivera, the district's school resource officer, said five of the girls are students at Carson Middle School and one at Eagle Valley.
The page came to light Wednesday morning after the invitation went out to 79 students. A parent saw the content, said Rivera.
The six girls arrested allegedly posted threats on the page aimed at specific teachers using wording like, "I'm attacking (teacher's name)," and "Down with (teacher's name)."
According to the Facebook posting, the "attack," which was never defined, was to take place Friday between the hours of 7-9 a.m. at Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School.
"Facebook has become quite the trend and quite the place to harass people and to threaten people and it needs to be understood by the public and students that this is a serious matter and we're not taking it lightly," said Rivera.
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The students were confronted by school deans and ultimately arrested and taken to juvenile detention on suspicion of threats. They were released to their parents Wednesday afternoon.
Rivera said they will receive a date to appear before the juvenile magistrate.
"All of the girls said it was just a joke, 'We didn't mean anything by it,' and in one aspect you can think these are just kids making a joke. But on the other side, why would you take the time to accept the invitation, and then comment on the wall? Why would you take that much time to create the invitation and send it out to all of your friends?" said Rivera. "It's not appropriate for kids to be doing this."
Carson City School Superintendent Richard Stokes said five of the students each received a three-day suspension, and one student received a five-day suspension.
"The schools have also contacted other students who were invited and the parents and let them know the gravity of the situation," said Stokes. "We'd like all our parents to be aware of what their students are doing online. Just be aware and pay attention to what's going on in your student's life with these electronic opportunities."


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This recipe comes from my FREE Kraft Food and Family magazine (sign up to get yours here). These were easy to prepare and fun to eat!
- 1 1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked (we used brown)
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 1 T. taco seasoning mix
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (we used 2 and cut them in strips)
- 1 each: green and red pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 c. salsa
- 1/2 c. shredded cheese
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Fold up all sides of each of four 18x12 inch sheets of heavy-duty foil to form 1-inch rim. Spray foil with cooking spray (I forgot to and they didn't stick for me).
- Combine rice, water and taco seasoning; spoon onto centers of foil. Top with remaining ingredients.
- Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place in baking pan (I also didn't do this, just set them right on my oven rack).
- Bake 30-35 min. or until chicken is cooked through. Let stand 5 min.
- Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packets.
**We scooped ours into tortillas, topped with sour cream and served with Jalepeno pinto beans**
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These sound really good! I was needing a dinner idea (or 2 or 3, etc) for this week!!
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Equity Begins with Children
While considerable progress is being made across the world in terms of human well-being, global statistics hide the fact that scores of people do not benefit from it much, if at all. Global progress has, by and large, by-passed those who are excluded, ignored, vulnerable, marginalised or dispossessed. As a result, the majority of countries are witnessing widening disparities; so much so that inequality has become the ugly underbelly of global prosperity. The evidence is quite compelling that more equal societies do better in terms of progress in health, education and nutrition than less equal ones. This paper stresses the need for an 'equity-mediated' approach to human development. Equity is not only important for its intrinsic value but also for its instrumental worth. As long as the global discourse overlooks growing inequalities, human poverty is set to pervade and deepen. The equity-inducing effects of putting children first will be more effective and efficient in improving human well-being than to continue with the simple 'growth-mediated' strategy.
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- Sanjay G. Reddy, 2008. "The New Global Poverty Estimates ? Digging Deeper into a Hole," One Pager 65, International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth.
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Oy Turku Energia, an energy company in Turku, Finland, has purchased a Tekla Solution for the management and maintenance of its district heating network. By this acquisition, Turku Energia strives to concentrate all its district heating network information under a single system. The aim is to increase the efficiency of operations.
The solution is built around the Tekla NIS Basic network information system, which Turku Energia will use to model and document its district heating network. Tekla NIS Basic is a versatile system that is adjustable for the management of both district heating and electricity distribution networks. The solution also includes the Tekla Maintenance application for the maintenance of the district heating network.
Operating Manager Janne Arko from Turku Energia says the company was looking for a system that would allow for organized documentation of maintenance information, generate real-time data on the network's distribution status, and enable setting up a harmonized network model and data transmission for calculation.
- For us one of the key criteria is that all the system features and data can be accessed in the field, so that when an incident occurs, we can quickly and easily locate the nearest closing valves, for example. The system will also enable updating maintenance data in the field.
- We chose Tekla's solution because Tekla is committed to continuous product development and invests in it. They also had impressive customer references.
Instead of a traditional license-based deal, the software was acquired as a service (SaaS, Software as a Service). In the SaaS model, the service provider answers for matters related to the ownership of the software solution, including hardware and maintenance, allowing the customer to focus on utilizing the solution. For Turku Energia, SaaS was an easy choice.
- We chose SaaS so that we could focus our minds on our own work. In this service model, we don't have to purchase the hardware and we don't have to worry about maintenance, backup or version changes. We also get customer support through the SaaS supplier, says Arko.
The SaaS service provider for Tekla's software solutions is Gerako Oy.
- We have supplied Tekla software as a service for several years. Our customers have particularly valued the ease of use at project start-up as well as later on during operation, says Gerako's Managing Director Seppo Järvi.
Tekla's Account Manager Jari Moisio stresses the suitability of SaaS services for companies of various sizes:
- Turku Energia is one of Finland's biggest district heating companies. Getting a large company like this to using the SaaS service is a significant win for us. This shows that SaaS service is scalable for any size of company.
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Gulf Air Gold Sponsor Of Muscat Festival 2007
The Muscat Festival, which is by far Oman's biggest family event, will soar to new heights as the official carrier of the event, Gulf Air, takes its participation to a higher level.
"The Muscat Festival is by far the biggest event that represents Oman's legendary history, culture and tradition and as a strategic partner in the Sultanate's development we are proud to back an event of such magnitude, which attracts thousands of people from in and outside the country every year," says Gulf Air Vice President Marketing and Sales Lee Shave.
For a second year in a row, Gulf Air will be the Gold Sponsor of the festival to be held from 1 January to 2 February 2007.
"Following the successes of the event over the past years, we are taking our participation to a higher level in 2007," says Lee adding that the airline, like in 2006 will have grand stand at a prime location in Oman, an interactive football game at the stand, a Gulf Air- hot air- balloon will rise to the occasion and to top it all even some of the airline's livery flying into Muscat will also bear the festival banner.
Visitors to the fun-filled event will get a "close to reality" experience of driving a Formula One Grand Prix car, but in F1 simulators. The fun-filled event will also feature Gulfy, the airlines cute and cuddly mascot, at the stand located at the popular Al Qurum National Park. The stand will also showcase many of Gulf Air's unique, award-winning products and services.
The selling of Gulf Air branded Oman Football merchandise and several candidates from Gulf Air award-winning call center will participate in the event along with top players from Oman's national football teams.
Gulf Air is the official sponsor of the Omani national football teams as per a multi-million dollar agreement signed in May this year and as part of its backing the airline's stand will sell branded Oman football merchandise. Some key players from the national squads will also feature at the stand to entertain fans.
"We want to raise the profile of Muscat Festival internationally and we want to make this an exciting and a memorable experience for all who visit this magnificent festival," says Lee adding that the festival will be promoted throughout the Gulf Air's network, it's in flight services and other marketing tools.
"We are commited to one of our key hubs, Oman and this participation reinforces this relationship between us and the Sultanate which is emerging as a key tourism and business destination in the region,"
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Meet Tom-Tom – Wendy's Pet Of The Week
Every Wednesday, the Humane Society of West Michigan brings in a new furbaby to be deemed Wendy's Pet Of The Week. This week, Trudy from the Humane Society brought in Tom-Tom, a 3-year old cat!Tom-Tom is a very loving cat, full of energy (my co-worker had to hold on to him just so I could get a good picture), and would make any family or single person a wonderful pet.
Trudy from the Humane Society also had some great news for everybody looking for a pet. The Humane Society is having a Feline Frenzy! Now through September 20th, it's adopt one cat or kitten, get one FREE! Plus, currently, all cats are only $5 to adopt, and all kittens are only $10!
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SYDNEY, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Passengers and crew of a scientific research ship trapped in antarctic ice for a week ice stayed upbeat, they said Tuesday, as they awaited a helicopter rescue.
The passengers, in a festive mood, are seen singing on videos they sent to the YouTube Internet service.
Icebreakers have been prevented by bad weather to penetrate ice holding the ship Russian MV Akademik Shokalskiy since Dec. 24 off the coast of Antarctica. The latest attempt, by the Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis was suspended with the two ships only 10 nautical miles apart, CNN reported.
A helicopter aboard the Chinese icebreaker Xue Long, or Snow Dragon, will attempt to land on the ice Wednesday and carry the 52 stranded passengers, 12 at a time, to the Xue Long. A barge will then carry them from the Chinese ship to the Australian ship, CNN added.
Fierce winds and snow, creating poor visibility, are expected to persist until at least Wednesday, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said Tuesday, and are preventing the helicopter rescue from proceeding..
The decision to try an air rescue was made after the Snow Dragon and two other icebreakers -- the Aurora Australis and France's L'Astrolabe -- failed to break through antarctic ice up to 17 feet thick.
The Australis, driven back into open waters during a rescue attempt Monday, said Tuesday it risked "becoming beset by ice itself if it continued to make further rescue attempts," the maritime agency said.
An air rescue in any case "will be a complex operation involving a number of steps," the agency said.
The first step, which has already been completed, is marking a safe area on the ice for the helicopter to land.
The crew members are expected to remain with the stranded vessel and wait for the ice to break up, the maritime agency said.
If the air rescue fails for any reason, another option is the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker the Polar Star, which is speeding at full throttle to Antarctica from Seattle.
The newspaper has two reporters on the Shokalskiy.
The Polar Star could get to the sea-ice edge near the Shokalskiy in a week or so, the newspaper said.
It was not reported if the Shokalskiy was expected to have food for that long.
The Russian vessel is stuck in the ice at a small, steep rocky island near Cape de la Motte, about 115 miles east of the French antarctic scientific Dumont d'Urville Station, where the 2005 documentary "March of the Penguins" was filmed, and about 1,700 miles south of Hobart, Australia, the Tasmanian capital.
The ship was about two weeks into a month-long expedition to trace the steps of Australian geologist Douglas Mawson on the 102nd anniversary of his December 1911 Antarctic expedition during the southernmost continent's so-called heroic age of exploration.
The Shokalskiy has been at sea since Dec. 8, when it left Bluff, New Zealand's southernmost town, the same town Mawson left Dec. 2, 1911.
Mawson experienced a blizzard too.
The scientists and tourists sought to repeat and extend many of Mawson's wildlife and weather observations in the hope of building a picture of how parts of the Antarctic Circle have changed in the past century.


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Voter turnout topping 70% and still rising
Prior to this November's General Election, Secretary Reed predicted that Washington's voter turnout would be 66 percent of the state's 3.6 million registered voters. Days after the election, we updated that forecast by saying that the statewide turnout could reach 70 percent.
The revised prediction came true late Tuesday, as turnout reached 70.04 percent. As of late Wednesday afternoon, the voter turnout stands at 70.36 percent, with over 2.5 million ballots counted. Go here to see county-by-county voter turnout figures.
We're still a little short of the 71.15 percent mark established in 1958 and the 71.85 percent plateau reached in 1970.
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GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Police Department says one of its officers still hasn't been cleared in an investigation into a controversial arrest.
Officer Derek Wicklund was seen in cellphone video taking down a man on Washington St. in April. The video went viral online.
The Green Bay Press-Gazette, citing an unnamed source, says the department's review cleared Wicklund. However, the Wisconsin Department of Justice is still reviewing the report.
The police department says it will not say whether Officer Wicklund acted appropriately until the state review is complete.


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Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is a wanted man.
This story is based on a radio interview. Listen to the full interview.
He fled a court-house in Islamabad today after judges revoked bail and ordered his arrest.
The BBC's Mohammad Waziri was in the court-house and says officers moved toward him.
But Musharraf was hustled out of the courtroom, surrounded by bodyguards, and fled in his bullet-proof vehicle.
He's now holed up in his heavily guarded farmhouse on the outskirts of Islamabad.
His lawyers deny they "fled" and simply left.
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Edinburgh centre Ben Cairns has been ruled out for the remainder of the year after injuring his knee in a pre-season friendly.
The former Scotland centre was injured while turning out against Sale Sharks on August 19.
The Gunners confirmed on Tuesday that he would be unavailable for selection for at least 12 weeks following the arthroscopic surgery.
A club spokesman said: "The time taken has allowed a full assessment of Ben's knee with the outcome of the investigative 'key-hole' surgery a positive one, in that it revealed minimal damage to Ben's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which would have required a more invasive operation and a longer period out of action.
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Flooded; Dale Higgins two years on
The patches of dry brown grass on Dale Higgins' front lawn crunch beneath our feet on a hot day in Irymple.
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It's been two years since Dale Higgins' house was destroyed by flood waters and he's been in his re-built house since December 2011.
"Totally re-built and as you can see, lifted up so that if we get flooded again then we don't run into the same problems," says Mr Higgins.
Walking through the house Dale paints the picture of how things looked in February 2011 describing cracks in walls, and the ability to push windows that had been bricked into place.
After being greeted and inspected by Dale's two dogs he describes where the water level was in his backyard which was completely submerged by water.
Two years on, and Dale says he had a relatively smooth transition getting a new home built.
"The insurance company was brilliant, I can't complain.
"My biggest problem was bureaucracy with the council passing permits and getting things done.
"I probably could have been in up to three months earlier if the process in that area had been a bit quicker I suppose," he says.
While Dale says he had a relatively smooth couple of years there's no doubt what he will do if it floods again.
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Skysports.com understands Derby are lining up a loan move to bring Frank Fielding back to the club.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Where are Jon and Sherry Rivers?
Every morning, I always enjoy listening to Jon and Sherry Rivers on the radio. For the past week or so, they've had Lisa Williams on the radio in the mornings. On Monday morning, I heard Lisa say something about the Rivers family taking some time off but I didn't catch exactly what she said. This morning, the president of KLove Mike Novak was on with a recorded message that the Rivers are dealing with family issues.
Text of the note from Mike Novak:
You've probably heard by now and noticed that Jon & Sherry aren't on K-LOVE anymore. They are dealing with family issues and while we wish we could say more we simply can't.
Many of you are wondering "Have Jon and Sherry been fired?". No, that is simply not true. This life situation developed between Jon and Sherry apart from K-LOVE.
Again, Jon and Sherry are dealing with family issues and while we wish we could say more we simply can't.
I know all of this sounds vague and I wish that it was clearer but right now it's not. We are respecting the privacy of people who have been part of our radio family for years and that respect is paramount right now.
When we hear an update from Jon and Sherry we'll pass it along to you and at that point we will both know more.
In the meantime, we will soon provide an opportunity at KLOVE.com to share your feelings, hopes and prayers for Jon and Sherry.
I'll keep you posted. Thank you.
I don't know what's going on, but I'm praying for their family. I really enjoyed their morning show and hope they come back to Klove soon.
So I'll pose the question to you ... what happened to Jon and Sherry Rivers? Does anyone have any insight? What's the rumor on the street?
27 comments:
- Jennifer said...
Still praying for them. Has anyone heard ANYTHING? It really made me wonder when they said it was "an issue that developed between Jon and Sherry" and outside of KLove.
Post a comment if you have any more info.
- April 1, 2009 at 9:14 AM
Hi Jennifer.
I wish I knew more about Jon, Sherry and Lexi. I am praying for them, but it sure seems odd that K-Love has removed everything about them. It would seem if it was an illness, they J,S and L, would come forward themselves and ask for our prayers and say they would be back. This seems like either something horrific happened personally (I hate to think something stuck in a closet?)or they couldn't come to a contract agreement? This whole thing seems odd and sudden. I guess 'm wondering if you have the same feelings? In anycase our Lord and Savior will touch them and bring them through this.
Have a great, blessed day!
Jim Hetfleisch
- April 1, 2009 at 3:30 PM
- Jennifer said...
I think you might be on the right track, Jim. I go back to the note from Novak where he said "This life situation developed between Jon and Sherry ...". To me, that sounded like a relationship issue.
And then he said "When we hear an update from Jon and Sherry ..." and that makes me think that whatever happened has pretty much separated them from KLove .. like they're not really in contact with them right now.
I hope it is not what I have in my mind. Regardless, I'm still praying for their family and hope that they are able to resolve this issue.
I know a lot of people are thinking about and praying for this family.
Has anyone heard anything new about this?
- April 1, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Do you think it could be an affair or a pending divorce? Surely hope it's nothing like that.
- April 1, 2009 at 9:32 PM
I heard jon and sherry were getting a divorce, but don't know if I believe that. that would just be so wrong.
they need prayers more then ever.
Love in Christ
Christy Evers
- April 4, 2009 at 10:38 PM
It just sounds so secretive...people begin to think the worst...I wish they would say something.
- April 7, 2009 at 7:14 AM
My husband and I have both been a part of ministry organizations for years. We also have been witness to times where someone on staff "suddenly were no longer on staff". In all cases, it was because of needs which the individual(s) needed some time for taking care of personal needs so they can be better to 'minister' again down the road. If an organization decides not to say anything to the general public, it has almost always been because they are trying to give that individual(s) time to get things in their lives back in order so they can eventually go back into the ministry. Yes, it may be to protect the former staff person and not expose them to people who just do not have a clear understanding of all that has gone on behind it. Please, please, take care in not being so quick to judge the individual or the organization for what has taken place. I believe K-Love station has done the proper care in not getting others involved who need not be involved. When did Christ say we NEED to know all the going-ons of every person's life? Give the Rivers' and the station proper time to work through whatever needs to be worked through without all of us getting involved. We have trusted them to be good and faithful in how they conduct themselves - trust that they are doing the right thing now, as well.
- April 7, 2009 at 1:25 PM
I still miss them like crazy. For me, the problem is grieving the loss of these "friends" of mine. They were like family to me and many others. We were invited into their life and the sudden and blunt removal of them from our day is similar to a death. I didn't get to say goodbye. I didn't get "weaned" off them as you would if you were expecting them to leave. It leaves a void. They were an important part of my day. I miss them still and have trouble listening to the station because they aren't there and because something doesn't seem right about how this all happened. Not my business however I am affected because I was a loyal listener.
- April 13, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Has anyone noticed that the Rivers morning show might have been taped the nite before?Notice they never give the time,sound wide awake and more then once the show would replay like a tape malfuction.I think Klove found this dishonest for a christian station.
- April 17, 2009 at 12:51 PM
maybe people got tired of hearing dumplin' and my brideevery morning
- April 19, 2009 at 1:04 PM
I think Jon and Sherry are doing fine together. When I see them in pictures they look sincerely happy. I don't think we should judge them. I mean what if something really bad happened?
Would you want people to know?
- April 22, 2009 at 3:10 PM
It is only our human nature to be so curious and want answers. But as some of the other writers have put it. . . is it really our business to know.
Just continue to pray for them that no matter what it maybe that God will walk by them in every step.
God Bless them.
- April 28, 2009 at 7:19 PM
I find it amazing that we can call ourselves Christians and have websites like "grace like rain" where we "christians" can right what rumors they have heard and which ones we feel we should share with the rest of the world. In the letter Paul wrote to Thessalonia he urged them "to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs and to work with your hands, as he directed, so that you may behave properly". I love Jesus and I would just be curious what comment he might would leave after reading some of the gossip that is being displayed in this web site. I don't think He would inform you of what is going on with jon and sherry and i don't think He would join in on the chatter. Do they need prayer, yes, do they have an obligation to tell everyone their buisness, No. Whatever is going on, right or wrong, that is between them and God.
- May 1, 2009 at 12:40 PM
- Jennifer said...
Hmmm .. I'm just wondering how Mr./Ms. Anonymous found my blog if they were not curious about Jon and Sherry like the rest of us. Oh, wait, I do know how they found my blog .. they typed "Jon and Sherry Rivers divorce" into a popular search engine. Doh! Busted!
Anyway, the Bible says in Matthew 7 - "Do not judge so that you will not be judged." Lets all keep it polite here. Fair enough? Fair enough.
- May 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Hope everything is ok with them but honestly I couldn't listen to Klove in the morning because of the constant dumb comments that Sherry made. Everyone I have ever talked to about Klove feels the same way. She just didn't have the wit and radio personality that a morning show spot demands. John was okay.
- May 6, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Whoever that was, that was not nice at all. Hope you're not one calling yourself a christian because that certainly does not seem like it.
May God Bless you..
- May 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM
- Jennifer said...
Why do people on here question one another's Christianity? I mean how can you even pretend to know something like that about someone you have never met and someone you know virtually nothing about? Go read John 8:7 (really, John 8 verses 1-11) and then come back and tell me that again. Please do. I'll be waiting ....
- May 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
I'm awed by one fact - that two radio personalities have made such an impact that people are curious enough to blog about it, research it, and worry about it. I think that's awesome and says a lot for these two special people.
Recently, I learned a hard lesson. I'm a "strong" Christian who strives to be holy and Christ-like and to have His mindset. I've also been in and out of various ministry organizations and a leader in the church. Yet, I was tempted to "cheat" on my husband and frankly to be honest, I did...in my heart. I'm saying this to say - we all have the potential to sin and to make mistakes. And none of us are above reproach or above issues in our lives.
Now do I think that this is what happened with Sherry and Jon? No, I do not nor do I wish that be so - But do I think that family should come first - above ministry? above our careers? YES. And for that reason and that reason alone - it would be enough of a reason for this couple to pull back - to pull away from the limelight. For those of you who have never lived in a fishbowl, let me tell you first hand - it's not fun nor is it a privilege...it's a cross we have to bear if we claim to be Christ followers and especially if we find ourselves called to a ministry to the public.
So let's extend grace. Let's pray for the best rather than speculating on the worst...and hey...if it is the worst? Then let's let them know we love them no matter what...after all - they've helped many of us through rough times and they didn't know us to judge us.
Remember DC Talks song? What if I stumble? The last words of the song says "Is this one for the people? Is this one for the Lord?"
I'm sure no matter what is going on - they have been, they are, they can, and they will be used by God. And for that...they deserve our respect and our prayers.
- May 14, 2009 at 10:17 AM
I just leave you John 8. May God bless you all the days of your lives. If Jesus would not condemn the woman, and we are to be like Jesus, then we should not condemn either.
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1Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
4They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
5Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
6This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
7So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
8And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
9And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
10When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
11She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
- June 3, 2009 at 2:13 AM
- cwiddop said...
I really hate speculating, but does anyone think it could be a mental health issue? Like I said I really hate speculating. I'm sure there is a lot of stress being a radio celebrity. Again speculation, Could they have lost custody of Lexi? She was adopted. Could they have been in breech of contract with their on air challenged 10,000 Facebook followers. I really hate to see them off the air, but with Mike Novak's response. We will probably hear them again in the morning. I'm praying Jon's and Sherry's absents is only temporary until they resolve their family issue.
- June 14, 2009 at 12:02 PM
- Tyler Combs said...
Hi, Jennifer. I asked K-Love where they are but I got an email back saying they were having family issues and asked for privacy. I was thinking it could be divorce, but it's only a guess. Why would someone like them get a divorce? Please tell me what you think.
Tyler Combs
- June 30, 2009 at 10:20 AM
- Patricia said...
I live in the KC area. We have a local station here where a very popular man & wife radio DJ team suddenly disappeared from a local Christian station a few years ago. We were told that they had "family issues" and needed some time, the station's website changed overnight, etc. This is so similiar it is eerie.
About 18 months later they came back. Whatever the problems where had been resolved and it was as if they hadn't missed a beat. I learned that God knows and we just need to trust that He has everyone's lives and seasons in His hands. All the questioning and fretting I saw here by devoted followers of these radio celebs seemed silly in retrospect.
Really, the best thing we can do is pray for Jon & Sherry. No matter what happens, we can ask God to change the minds of all the people involved and restore what the enemy has tried to rip-off... if that is what is happening. If not, we can honor God by upholding our brother and sister before Him for His continued care and blessing.
Hope this helps all of you to trust that God knows even when we don't understand.
- July 1, 2009 at 9:08 AM
I'm just so glad they're off the air. Time for some fresh blood. They were so stinking boring anyway. the same thing day after day.
What ever the reason, they're gone... happy day
- July 2, 2009 at 9:15 PM
- tyler said...
I found out why they were off air. Jon was on an addition to prescription drugs. Maybe they will come back.
- July 9, 2009 at 2:46 PM
Jon and Sherry have posted a letter to the listeners on the KLOVE web site. As stated above Jon admitted to an addiction to prescription medications that were prescribed to him for headaches. Nothing illegal. This happened to a real person just like it could happen to any of us or any one we love. I hope this puts to rest all the rumors and assumptions. They are truly lovely people and I love the spirit they exude on air. I am still praying for their family and pray they will be back when they get through this. God will bring them through with a great testimony. Read his letter and see what a "lovely bride" Sherry realy is and what a strong marriage is. Be blessed!
- July 11, 2009 at 3:58 AM
There is an update from Jon and Sherry on K-love's website now concerning their absence. Here's a link:
- September 23, 2009 at 9:36 AM
- Stace said...
John and Sherri are not getting a Divorce!
John wrote this letter on Klove:
We wanted to start this update by saying thank you. Thank you for the encouraging e-mails, notes and your prayers for us as a family.
We realize that we have not given you much detail about all that has been happening with us, and that our quick exit from the K-LOVE Morning Show left many confused, but that has not stopped our radio family from relentless prayers and intercession and for that we are eternally grateful.
Sherry, Lexi, and I have been on quite a journey the past few months. All of the hardship that has come our way has been due to an addiction that I have had to prescription drugs for the last several years. Yes, this is completely my fault. Sherry, Lexi, or K-LOVE had nothing to do with the events that occurred.
For seemingly impossible to treat headaches I was prescribed powerful pain medications a few years ago and for some time now I have slowly and gradually walked down a dark and deadly road.
This road led me farther away from my family, my friends, my co-workers and even my faith. It led me further away than I ever realized was possible.
But thanks to my brave wife who was willing to wake me up to the reality of who I had become, I was able to get the help I desperately needed. Real help. The kind of help where people tell you the truth about this illness called addiction and force you to look into the mirror and then give you the tools to recover.
But most importantly, the kind of Spiritual help that has filled me with hope again. Rather than allowing my faith to become the very source of accountability and healing and clearing away the wreckage of my past so that God could reach a compartmentalized part of my Soul, I hid what was really happening from almost everyone. I so busied myself with work, our show on K-LOVE and ministering that I did not allow God to minister to me, nor did I really know how to let God heal me until I went in for treatment at a place where the Spiritual road to recovery was taught. Over the past few months, I have begun a journey that is leading me to complete healing. It's a process that I'm committed to following through, for me and for my family.
Well ... that was the situation with the old Jon Rivers. The new Jon Rivers is committed to being a rigorously honest man. Happy, joyous and free, who confesses to you that I did not have what it took to find healing myself. But the good news is, I know who does. His name is Jesus. And by His wounds we can be healed. The road to recovery is a long and challenging road, but it is well worth it.
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Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday that it will review the Prop 8 case and another case challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), speculation has been running amuck in the LGBT blogosphere. What does it mean? What if we lose? What do we gain if we win? As with many legal matters, especially for us non-lawyers, the issues are are complicated. A major newspaper, in fact, has just published an article that spreads a misconception about what the Supreme Court review could mean for same-sex parents.
Cathy Lynn Grossman, who covers religion, ethics and spirituality for USA Today, wrote "Who's Mom? Legally, biologically, it's no easy answer." Much of the article discusses the various forms of family creation today, and the patchwork of laws that hold us together. So far, so good. (Sure, she quotes an opponent of same-sex parents, but she also quotes several same-sex couples.)
Then she says, "If the U.S. Supreme Court redefines legal marriage, that will affect the legal rights of parents as well."
Um. No. Or at least not with the cases currently before the Court.
Neither case says anything about parental rights. The Prop 8 case, Hollingsworth v. Perry, looks only at the legality of same-sex marriage in California, where same-sex couples are already recognized as parents. And the DOMA case, Windsor v. U.S., only addresses Section 3 of DOMA—whether the federal government must recognize legal marriages of same-sex couples. It doesn't tackle Section 2, which says that states don't have to recognize marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions.
Here's the thing. In most states that recognize same-sex relationships (marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships), same-sex parents may both go on the birth certificates of any children born to one of them. The non-biological parent's right to do so is dependent on the recognition of the parents' relationship to each other, however. If the couple travels to a jurisdiction where their relationship is not recognized, the non-bio parent's right to be on the birth certificate—the right to be a legal parent—may not be recognized, either. Hence the need for second-parent adoptions, which are all about the relationship of the non-bio parent to the child, and which are recognized by all other states. (A federal judge in 2006 struck down an Oklahoma law that prevented the state from recognizing adoptions by same-sex couples from other jurisdictions.)
Therefore, it is Section 2 of DOMA that is making us do second-parent adoptions. Section 3, which is the section before the Court, has nothing to do with parental rights.
"We had to [do a second-parent adoption]. Adoption is legally recognized in all states, but our marriage isn't" unless the Defense of Marriage Act is overturned, says Appel, executive director of Our Family Coalition, which offers support services for same-sex family parents and prospective families. "If we cross state lines and there's an issue, like someone is in the hospital, we need proof of our parental rights."
Appel is right as far as DOMA being overturned—but only if DOMA is completely overturned. Grossman doesn't—crucially—note that the cases now before the Supreme Court would (at best) only overturn part of DOMA, and not the part that would affect second-parent adoptions.
Also, even if both Section 2 and Section 3 are someday overturned, I don't believe that would in any way force states to allow same-sex couples (or unmarried couples of any type) to adopt. Many still don't.
That is not to say that the cases currently before the Court, if ruled in our favor, won't tremendously benefit same-sex parents and our children, financially and emotionally. But they won't (at least as I understand them) affect our parental rights. It's irresponsible to imply otherwise.
The advice for same-sex parents to get second-parent adoptions, even if married, still remains—and will remain, even if the Supreme Court rules favorably in the two marriage cases before it. (Not to mention that they're probably still a good idea for international travel to jurisdictions that don't recognize our marriages.)
For a look at what the cases could affect, check out this summary from UCLA's Williams Institute. Note that it says nothing about parenting.


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saying that, he was against one of the best boxers of our time.
It wasn't that it was an obvious punch to avoid, its just the way mayweather times it.
Floyd didn't start with successful lead right and guerrero was actually countering floyds lead right in the 1st round.
He's just got a knack of hitting them when they are thinking of hitting him.
I'm sure you guys have sparred and been hit by a silly shot that you'd normally block or dodge if you were focused. At that very point you lost focus, and I think Floyd has his opponent too busy thinking of how to score effectively that he can land his punches. Remember that 1-2 hook combo against marquez he landed? You'd never see marquez take shots like that.
Mayweathers mental timing is amazing. oh and also he's mega fast!
Thats my opinion on this. What you guys think?
Yes he was going against the best in the game right now...that explains maybe 20% of the right hands he took...but what about the other 80%?
Floyd Sr. said before the fight Guerrero was open for right hands...he was spot on. Guerrero just doesn't seem to have good vision and reflexes to deal with the right hand, which is why I said if you don't, you should keep your left hand against your chin and at least catch the punches.
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