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SAN DIEGO — It had to come to an end sometime.
After a scoreless streak of 24 1/3 innings, the Padres bullpen finally surrendered a run.
And this time it cost them a game as the Colorado Rockies rallied for two runs in the 12th inning off left-hander Joe Thatcher and beat the Padres 8-6 before 37,174 on Summer Sky Blast Night at Petco Park.
The loss, in a four hour-plus marathon, snapped the Padres four-game winning streak.
Michael Cuddyer started the winning rally with a one-out single. Pitcher Carlos Torres, in just his second at-bat of the season, sacrificed Cuddyer to third.
Jordan Pacheco singled in Cuddyer, giving Pacheco four RBIs on the night. Pacheco went to second on the throw home and scored when catcher Ramon Hernandez singled to center.
"It was one of those games," Padres manager Bud Black said. "We both got into our bullpens. There were a lot of close calls, near hits and near misses."
Kip Wells, making his fifth start for the Padres, fell apart after three strong innings.
Working as the No. 4 starter in a patchwork rotation that has used 13 starters this season, Wells was tagged for four runs in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth.
Ironically, when the Padres and Rockies played 22 innings in 2008, Wells was the winning pitchers for the Rockies in a 2-1 game.
Jeff Francis, Colorado's starter Saturday, started the 22-inning game and Thatcher pitched the 12th inning of that game for the Padres.
The Padres' bullpen again gave the club a chance to win Saturday, hurling 6 1/3 innings of shutout ball before the 12th. Over the last 11 games, the bullpen has allowed three earned runs over 33 1/3 innings.
Shortstop Everth Cabrera started what looked like the winning rally with a one-out single to right in the ninth. Alexi Amarista followed with a single, bringing up veteran pinch-hitter Mark Kotsay.
Hitting for pitcher Huston Street, Kotsay lined a ball into the right-field corner that looked like a game-winner. Kotsay was pumping his fist,but his celebration was premature as Rockies right fielder Tyler Colvin made a spectacular diving catch near the line and doubled up Cabrera, who was already on his way home.
Padres right fielder Will Venable paid the Rockies back in the 11th, making a spectacular diving catch, sliding across the right-field foul line to rob Marco Scutaro with two outs and Dexter Fowler on second.
"Those were incredible catches," Black said. "Their guys made a great catch. And Will's was better."
Asked if he thought Kotsay's ball was going to fall fair, Black said, "Off the bat it had some height. But the right fielder was playing in the gap.
"But he kept converging and made a game-saving catch."
Wells compounded a one-out error by second baseman Logan Forsythe in the fourth by walking Michael Cuddyer. Colvin, Pacheco, Ramon Hernandez and Josh Rutledge followed with singles before Wells finally restored order.
The Rockies added two more in the fifth when Cuddyer doubled with two outs and Colvin followed with an RBI single.
Nick Vincent replaced Wells and was greeted by Pacheco's RBI double.
The Padres had a promising start, scoring two in the first on a Chase Headley single. Jesus Guzman added a run in the second on a solo homer, his fourth of the season.
They added two more in the fifth off Rockies starter Jeff Francis, when Guzman tripled and Cabrera doubled him in. Chris Denorfia scored Cabrera with a single to right.
Francis, who was 6-16 with a 4.82 ERA for the Royals last season, re-signed with the Rockies after being released by the Reds at the end of spring training.
He was making his 24th career start against the Padres, and was 6-13 with a 5.39 ERA against San Diego coming into the game.
After leaving the tying run on second base in the seventh after Cabrera singled and stole second — his 18th straight steal this season without being caught — the Padres finally caught the Rockies in the eighth.
With two outs Carlos Quentin doubled into the right-field corner. He was replaced by pinch-runner Cameron Maybin, who scored on Yasmani Grandal's single to center.
The Padres got great bullpen work from Vincent, who worked 1 1/3 innings, and Alex Hinshaw, Brad Brach and Street worked a scoreless inning. Luke Gregerson pitched two scoreless innings.


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Homeserve Says Forget BST and GMT: CHT Sees the Real Beginning Of The British Winter
Oct 16, 2013, 04:00 ET from HomeServe
WALSALL, England, October 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
- More Brits see turning on the central heating as marking the start of winter than any other measure
- 51% of households will finally have the heating on this weekend
- Londoners least likely to hit the heating
Forget BST and GMT, this weekend officially saw the beginning of CHT - Central Heating Time, and with it the true start of winter, according to Britons.
New research from HomeServe, the home emergency specialists, reveals that the majority of the country will finally have switched their central heating on permanently this weekend, a milestone that one in three people (35%) see as marking the beginning of winter.
This is more than regard the clocks going back on 27 October as the start of winter (29%), even though that marks the end of British Summer Time, and well outstrips the actual winter solstice on 21 December (5%).
Some 39% of people already had their heating on every day; with a further one in 10 (12%) saying they will do so once temperatures drop below 10C - as happened this weekend.
As a result, HomeServe, the country's largest specialist home emergency insurer, is warning of a potential 39% increase in call outs for boiler-related incidents. During the brief cold snap in September, there was an 87% increase in boiler-related call outs week on week.
But despite this weekend seeing 51% of the country edge into CHT, a frugal one in six (16%) intend to wait until November - with three per cent toughing it out until December. Others claim they will wait until the first frost (3%) or even the first snow (1%).
True to stereotype, men seem less likely to put the heating on than women, with 47% entering CHT this weekend as opposed to 54% of women - which suggests there could have been some tense conversations on Saturday.
Yet not all stereotypes are true. Londoners were least likely to put their heating on permanently this weekend (41%), well behind Scotland and Yorkshire (51%). Meanwhile, East Midlanders and North Easteners are the most likely to turn to the thermostat (60% and 59%).
But CHT is not the only harbinger of winter. One in four (24%) feel the seasons have turned when they have to come home from work in the dark and one in seven (14%) when they have to change their duvet.
Yet for a minority, it seems that the TV schedules hold as much sway as the seasons, with 5% seeing winter having begun with the start of Strictly Come Dancing and The X Factor.
HomeServe CEO Jonathan King said: "Finally putting the boiler on every day is often a source of heated debate.
"As the temperatures drop, a broken boiler at the time when you need it most can be a miserable experience, not to mention an expensive one. With recent figures suggesting the average cost of repairing a broken boiler can be more than £300, we'd recommend everyone looks into boiler cover for their homes, as this can save not only money but also time and hassle of getting an engineer when you need one. To save further, we'd also suggest that you look beyond your gas company to find the best deals for cover."
Notes to editors:
Research was carried out online by Canadean Consumer Ltd among a representative sample of 2,000 UK adults in September 2013.
About HomeServe
With over 2,700 directly employed and sub-contracted engineers, Homeserve is a national emergency home repair service backed by a 24 hour claims handling and repair network
HomeServe's new tradesmen service provides households with access vetted tradesmen who are qualified to carry out hundreds of different jobs around the home
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POWAY —— When it reported for the first fall practice, something was missing.
Yeah, like most of last year's CIF Division I champion Carlsbad High boys water polo team, the one that claimed its second straight title.
Through the first six games this season, though, nothing much has changed. Carlsbad is still winning.
The Lancers ceded the initial goal to Bonita Vista in the championship game of the Poway Invitational on Saturday then scored nine unanswered goals to post a 14-3 victory at Poway High.
Leading the way for Carlsbad (6-0) was senior Shae Savin, the lone returning starter from last year's team. It was Savin who tied the title game 1-1 with 4:31 remaining in the first period. He finished with a game-high six goals along with two assists.
"This is a different team," said Savin. "We're unique to the teams we've had in recent years.
"The first couple of days at school I kept wondering where all the same old guys were."
Nine seniors graduated from last season's team, leaving this year's team to build around a group of seniors who have played water polo together since eighth grade.
It looked that way against the Barons (5-1). Bonita Vista struck first with 5:13 left in the opening quarter.
Savin's tying goal was followed 19 seconds later by Corey Lyle's goal, off Kyle Kennedy's assist, to start the Lancers' deluge that reached 9-1 by halftime.
"Bonita Vista is physical, and that's good," said Carlsbad coach J.B. Feaster. "It takes time to adjust to that.
"We don't mind playing that way even though we'd like to swim the pool better this year than last year.
"We have no stars, just a lot of good players."
Harrison Dwelley had three goals and two assists, while Kennedy connected twice for goals for the Lancers.
Carlsbad goalie Matt Schamp stopped eight shots.
"People think we're down because all those guys we've had the last two years are gone, that this might be the time to get Carlsbad," Feaster said. "But these kids are getting the job done, just in a different way."
Added Savin: "We're definitely looking for another CIF title. Our main focus is to win it again because we don't want to be the class that breaks the string.
"We're not even thinking about losing the CIF (championship)."
Carlsbad ousted Poway from the championship bracket with a 14-4 win over the Titans in the semifinals. Bonita Vista downed Torrey Pines 12-7 in the other semifinal game.
Poway claimed third place with a 6-4 win over Torrey Pines.
Without 13 saves, three steals and three assists from senior goalie Mark Stemler, the Titans (5-1) might not have beaten the Falcons (4-2).
Tommy Koning and Vinny Villa each scored twice for the Titans.
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Looking to erase some of the paperwork of the audit process, the Littleton, Colo.-based ASAP Audits & Inspections is introducing tablet-based software.
The software is used on both a tablet, to gather data, and a desktop or laptop computer, for reporting and analysis, according to Gary Fleming, founder and chief executive officer of the company. Fleming previously has worked for the Produce Marketing Association, GS1 and Redline Solutions.
The data gathered by the program can be used to run exception reports, creating standard operating procedures, and electronically routing corrective actions and continuous improvements, he said, declining to release pricing details.
"What we have seen is that everyone is burdened with having to do this process and do it with a pen and paper," Fleming said. "Now you can throw away the clipboard and get rid of the associated paper. Now it can all be done in an automated fashion."
For example, if a shippers wants to tell a growers what checklist of items should include when they conduct an internal audit, Fleming said they can do so with the ASAP software.
"One growers perform those inspection, that data can go back to the shipper and the shipper can run reports on that data," he said.
The program is a compilation of common audit features, from which users can create their own checklists or use generic versions created by ASAP, Fleming said.
The software allows users to prepare for a scheduled third-party audit by using the software checklist that matches the third party audit, Fleming said. For more information, contact Gary Fleming at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hell Is Real and Growing, Pastor Ed Young Jr. Says
Ed Young Jr., the pastor of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, is widely known for his creative sermon series. On Sunday, he delivered part three of a controversial series, "Interview with the Devil," and stressed the reality of hell while warning that it is growing.
"One of the biggest perversions of modern Christianity is that the Lord can only be understood by His grace and mercy," Young told the congregation.
He explained that we don't like to dwell on verses like Matthew 7:22, 23: "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you who practice lawlessness.'"
There is free will, and therefore there is heaven and there is hell, Young said. Jesus talked a lot about hell, he stated. "Jesus talked about hell more than he talked about prayer."
Let's look at what we can learn from hell, "the reality of hell," the pastor told the congregation. The Bible says hell is a place, he said, adding it was not originally designed for humans. "Hell was designed for the devil and the demons."
However, because of our sin – because of our association with Adam – we were born with the reservation in hell, Young said. But the good news is, by giving the throne of our lives to Jesus we can have our reservation cancelled in hell and get reservation in heaven, he added.
The pastor described hell as "a place of isolation, loneliness… darkness… agony… gnashing of teeth… a place where you can do anything and everything you always wanted to do… alone."
Young challenged the congregation to realize that "real people go to hell."
"The stakes are sky high, it's about eternity," he said, encouraging them to pray for everyone to be saved. This is why Jesus asked us to preach the Gospel to everyone in the world.
"Look at the growth of hell... It's growing," the pastor said, telling the congregation that many among them would also go to hell as of now.
God is gracious and merciful, but He gives us choice, Young stressed. "You are going to heaven, or you are going to hell." The choice is yours, he said.
The opportunity to make the choice will die with us, he warned, quoting Luke 13:25, "Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Sir, open the door for us.' But he will answer, 'I don't know you or where you come from.'"
You can do three things to secure your place in heaven, he said. "Admit that you are a sinner; you have messed up." Two, Believe. You may say, "I don't know 100 percent," but knowing fully is not faith, that's certainty. God asks for faith. And third, commit your life to Jesus; let Him control your life.
On Sunday, Fellowship Church also published a video featuring Pastor Young's interview with the devil, as part of the ongoing message series. The video shows Young speaking to a man enacting as the devil, dresses in black and red and having red horns.
"Today, we have a very, very special guest... the Devil," says the pastor, and goes on to ask questions about the church and his lie, and finally makes him flee by simply repeating, "Jesus."
"There's no doubt that bad things happen in our world. But the question that begs to be answered is: what causes those things to happen? It's a topic that has been debated for centuries. Is there really a personal, evil personality that we have to face? Do we truly battle against the devil?" the church asks viewers on its website.
In this "controversial series," Pastor Young takes a look at the reality and existence of the evil in our world, the website adds. "And as he unpacks what the Bible teaches about that force in our world, we discover how God gives a strategy, a battle plan to overcome it and experience life on the other side."


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Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and pro golfer Rickie Fowler are among the pro athletes entered in an annual charity golf tournament hosted by pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler.
The Ryan Sheckler X Games Tournament, to be played Tuesday at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, is a fundraiser for the Sheckler Foundation.
Sheckler has raised $600,000 since 2008 through his golf tournament and Skate for a Cause, a contest in which skateboarders donate their prizes to charity. His foundation benefits children and injured action sports athletes.
Others scheduled to attend are Brody Jenner, Jeremy McGrath, Danny Kass, Matt Leinart and Mason Aguirre.
Sheckler will compete in the X Games this week in Los Angeles.


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Marlins to host 10-game homestand against Pirates, Cubs and Mets
MIAMI -The Miami Marlins, who currently own the best home record in the Majors, begin their sixth homestand of the 2014 campaign on Friday, June 13, with a three-game, weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Then, the Marlins begin a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs and wrap up the homestand with a four-game series against the New York Mets. The Marlins return home following a seven-game road trip to Tampa Bay, Chicago-NL and Texas, where they went 4-3.
The homestand features two Saturday Spectacular concerts as Fat Joe will take the stage on June 14 presented by Corona Extra and Boyz II Men will perform on June 21 presented by Majestic Athletic. In addition to the concerts, there will be two giveaways during the homestand. The first 5,000 dads will receive a Miami Marlins Dad Ceramic Beverage Mug courtesy of Preferred Care Partners on June 15, Father's Day. On June 22, the first 12,000 fans will receive a Salty and Pepe Shaker Set courtesy of Goya Foods.
The Marlins Foundation will be hosting their seventh annual Fish 'N Chips party on June 18 at 6:30 p.m. with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia as the event chairman. Proceeds from the casino party benefit the Marlins Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Program (RBI). RBI is a youth program designed to promote interest in baseball, academic achievement and social responsibility in underserved and disadvantaged areas of South Florida. The event will follow the series finale against the Cubs at 12:40 p.m., which is also the first Marlins Camp Day of the season.
On June 15, the Marlins, along with Major League Baseball and all 30 teams, will be joining the Prostate Cancer Foundation to "Keep Dad in the Game" by dedicating Father's Day to the fight against prostate cancer. Then on June 22, the Marlins will raise awareness of skin cancer through the Play Sun Smart initiative. MLB and the American Academy of Dermatology are teaming up for the 16th season to educate players and fans about the importance of sun safety. Play Sun Smart will raise skin cancer awareness, while encouraging players and fans to practice sun-safe behavior and to schedule regular screenings. June 22 will also feature the first of two Bark at the Park events this season at Marlins Park, allowing fans to bring their dogs to the game. Dog tickets are just $10 each, with all proceeds benefitting the Humane Society of Greater Miami. Tickets can be purchased in advance at marlins.com/bark.


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A highlight of CANP 2012 was the presentation and discussion of 5 national reports on the situation on Math Education preparation in this region.
Please find here the report "La formación inicial y continua en Enseñanza de las Matemáticas de Colombia, Costa Rica, República Dominicana y Venezuela".
"Initial and Continuous Mathematics Teacher Preparation in Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela".
The First Mathematics Education Congress for Central America and the Caribbean and the General Assembly of the Mathematics Education Network for Central America and the Caribbean, held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, November 5 to 8, 2013
These events were a follow-up from CANP 2012. More details: i.cemacyc.org These activities were very successful, empowered Math Education within the Dominican Republic and the region (more than 600 participants -440 Dominicans- and 150 speakers from 19 countries, high academic quality and organization). The network has defined its future activities and directive bodies. ICMI and IMU were strongly positioned.
More information about the congress and General Assembly can be found here.
The next congress will be in Cali, Colombia, in 2017.
The Mathematics Education Network of Central America and the Caribbean has been created.
Between 6 and 17 August 2012 in San Jose, Costa Rica, was carried out with great success the Escuela seminario internacional Construcción de Capacidades en Matemáticas y Educación Matemática: CANP Costa Rica 2012.
The International Commission on Mathematical Instruction ICMI organized this event. It is the second experience of the Capacity and Networking Project, whose first edition was in Mail (Africa) in 2011, and the third will be held in Cambodia (Asia) in 2013. It's one of the main projects of ICMI. The event had the sponsorship of the International Mathematical Union IMU, the IMU CDC, ICIAM, the International Council for Science ICSU and the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Inter-American Committee on Mathematics Education CIAEM, UNESCO, MEXICO's Mathematics Research Center CIMAT, the Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica and the University of Costa Rica.
The event brought together 67 researchers and educators of Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica, who developed 23 different activities (conferences, courses, forums, symposia) on important themes of Mathematics and Mathematics Education: Fundamental Mathematics in Primary and Secondary School, Contemporary Mathematics, Technologies, Competencies, Research, Pre-service and in-service Teacher Preparation, Use of History of Mathematics, Epistemology of Mathematics. Under this international framework a public symposium was held: the Costa Rican 25th Symposium on Math, Science and Society, joined by 200 participants.
The inaugural ceremony included the participation of the Costa Rican Minister of Public Education, Leonardo Garnier. The media coverage was impressive: main TV channels, newspapers and radio stations.
Videos about CANP 2012 can be seen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfMnODbNVpw&feature=youtu.be and here: http://www.youtube.com/user/redumatematicacyc
The most important result of CANP Costa Rica 2012 was the founding of the Mathematics Education Network of Central America and the Caribbean, which seeks to enhance capacities in Mathematics and Mathematics Education in the region. The website is: http://redumatematicacyc.net
The network began its work with the support of several international organizations: ICMI, IMU, ICSU and the CIAEM, and already has the support of several societies of Mathematics educators in the region.
Read more here.
For a Spanish report, please go here.
The Capacity and Network Project Central America and the Caribbean 2012 had the sponsorship of:
The Project was held for two week programme from August 06-17, 2012 in Costa Rica , and cosisted of a workshop for forty participants from Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. Satellite activities targeting a wider audience were organised.
The Project aims :
It takes as its premise the importance of educators to identify and understand basic mathematical ideas and the best teaching and learning in contemporary perspectives to impact directly in the classroom. Collaborations are assumed South-South and North-South but especially in an overarching manner of international efforts vision. This project is closely linked to the Project Klein ICMI and IMU which aims to communicate the breadth and vitality of mathematics for secondary teachers in the world in a way that connects with the curriculum and the practice of secondary education. See www.mathunion.org/icmi/other-activities/klein-project/introduction CANP 2012 seeks to rely on existing actions or projects and nurture the local or regional actions already undertaken in the countries where it does.
Participants The participants are experienced teachers and teacher trainers: professional mathematicians, researchers in mathematics education, primary and secondary teachers, inspectors and advisers and even math consultants coming from:
Eight experts from Central America and the Caribbean and outside the region form the International Scientific Committee.


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It was exactly 12 minutes and 17 seconds into the first period of Sunday's game between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils that I changed my opinion about the nature of crowds at US sporting events. The moment was as precise as it was emphatic, the manic delight of more than 18,000 people rising in instinctive elation at the sight of a goal scored by the New York Rangers. Brandon Dubinsky shot the puck past New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur and the crowd inside Madison Square Garden made the kind of noise one normally associates with an Old Firm derby. It was enough to put my suspicion that North American fans are more consumers than participants on, er, ice.
This crowd had begun to gather outside Madison Square Garden a full two hours prior to game-time. Fuelled by Coors beer and noisy optimism, they congregated on 7th Avenue and looked for all the world as if they were in seventh heaven. The electronic billboard that stands at the entrance to this famous, disheveled old arena could be seen broadcasting images of the team's players, mingling with fans. Their faces looked up towards Times Square, and each spoke just four words to the camera. "I am a Ranger," they said, over and again. Taking it all in, it was possible to believe that being a Ranger was a most desirable thing, like being on a promise from Natalie Portman.
These words are true not just in an emotional sense either. For more nights than these fans care to remember, their team was so appalling that it seemed as if anyone could be a Ranger. For seven full years the Blueshirts failed to make the playoffs. As if this weren't galling enough, this failure was built on the principle of spending as much money as possible in order to secure players whose names were a lot bigger than their appetite for the ice. The Rangers were no longer about Gretzky at the Garden but rather Toad of Toad Hall.
Still, all these years of hurt haven't stopped the fans, the fanatics, from screaming. With the teams facing one another from the blue line, at 7.10pm the noise inside the arena was a good deal louder than the voice of the suited man trying to make his way through the national anthem. The tune would have struggled to make itself heard were it being played by Motorhead. Watching from the 33rd Street press box, I fidgeted my way towards face-off, off my face with the energy of it all.
With the kind of fortune that can be acquired from freeing a genie from a lamp, the Rangers had not only the crowd but also momentum on their side. Games one and two of this best-of-seven series were played at the Prudential Center in Newark, a short train ride and a whole world away from midtown Manhattan. The fact that the Jersey club's new arena is the most impressive in the NHL did nothing to stop the Rangers winning both games. The thousands of visiting supporters must have wondered if it was a dream. To check that it wasn't they shouted like Daleks all the way to the train station in order that they might wake themselves up.
But it wasn't a dream, just as supporting the Rangers was no longer a nightmare. Come the evening of game three, the loyal fans of a largely lousy team were wide awake and daring to dream of going at least some way towards winning the 16 games required to claim this season's Stanley Cup. The fact that the club has lifted the trophy just once in the last 68 years was not an issue which should concern anyone in Madison Square. The Rangers historic woes seemed to be just that - history. And history is what they were to make of the New Jersey Devils in no more than two games' time.
Oh, but for the best-laid plans of ice and men. After three periods of exhilarating, mesmerising hockey, the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils were drawn at three goals each. Infected with the spirit of Garden Bluephoria, I reckoned the home team to be unlucky, all the while being unable to explain even to myself why I thought this was so. Still, this didn't prevent me from sharing my thoughts with the boys in the press box, a good number of whom had surely noticed that on three occasions in the evening thus far I'd violently broken sports journalism's cardinal rule: thou shalt not celebrate a goal.
But balls to them, I thought, because I was a Ranger, and round here that counts for something. I don't exactly know what a Ranger does, but with the game headed into sudden death overtime I was fairly sure that these skills might come in handy.
And they might have done, but not as handy as a slice of good luck with everything on it. Having ridden a second-period storm of Devil pressure that came as fast and as violent as riding a bull at a rodeo, the New York Rangers' fortunes were suddenly facing south. From out of the frenzy of sticks and elbows, a hockey puck was sent from the left-hand corner towards the front of the net. With the game resembling a mosh pit, the small piece of vulcanised rubber went unnoticed by Marc Staal, New York's excellent young defenseman. In a moment too hectic for the naked eye, the puck hit Staal's skate blade and took a devilish deflection all the way to the net. Goal. Game over. Nothing left but the traffic.
That and the quiet walk to the car parks. The silence that collapsed around the place was ghostly, as if everyone in the arena had closed their mouths like guests at a surprise birthday party. But that's the thing about sudden-death overtime, it's awfully sudden. In the swing of a stick, the 18,200 people in attendance had realised that this was actually a Leonard Cohen concert rather than AC/DC. The fans still had their play-off fever, just that now it had made them sick.
Tonight Madison Square Garden hosts game four, with the certainty of the series once more heading to the Jersey side. I think I might have traded a month from the end of my life to be able to witness the games first hand, but with London calling my time in Manhattan was up. The red-eye that carried me home made me look as though I'd been crying.
Still, if the notion that happiness is remembered rather than experienced is true, my memories of games one and two of this season's Stanley Cup play-offs are as tangible as the ice beneath the players' feet. So while I had to leave New York, I didn't feel as though I were turning away from the hockey team that plays there.
So I'll say this now, because for me it's true. I am a Ranger.
My thanks go to the NHL's Communication Department in Manhattan as well as the Rangers front office for making space for me for the playoffs. I was considering swapping a kidney for a ticket and I am pleased and grateful that I've been spared this ordeal


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HOUSTON (CBS HOUSTON) – The Houston Texans have signed two of their late round draft picks to rookie contracts. Running back Alfred Blue, a sixth round pick and Mr. Irrellevant Lonnie Ballentine were the first two Texans picks to sign contracts, this according to Pro Football Talk.
Ballentine a safety from the University of Memphis was the final pick of the 2014 draft, thus dubbed with the monicker "Mr. Irrelevant." Blue is a senior running back from LSU, who's former coach Les Miles told Mad Radio the Texans got as a steal in the sixth round.


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Be cautious of matchmakers who are part time and also have a side job. They are not someone who will have your interests at heart 100% of the time. Meet them in person to see if you connect with them. If they don't look like someone you trust with your love life, then keep looking for that perfect matchmaker. If they don't look like someone you'd date or take care of themselves, how can you trust them to find someone you are seeking. Hire someone who you can see recruiting for you. Are they professional, respectable, and personable? Do they act too laid back for your taste? Do they use slang or show up late for your meeting?
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Be aware. There are companies out there that have changed their company names to dodge harsh reviews and lawsuits. Ask the matchmaker if they have operated under another name or if they are formerly known as something else. A quick research online should help you out. They might say it's because they've decided to leave a large corporation to start their own business, but do your homework and ask around.
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Brittany Murphy died this morning of cardiac arrest after being rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, a hospital spokeswoman has confirmed.
Health professionals advise that at least 30 minutes of activity at least 5 days a week will counteract health concerns, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity that may result from inactivity. However, new research shows that even if you exercise regularly, if you spend much of the rest of your day sitting, and lying down you may be at greater risk for many diseases.
What the new research shows is that what people when they are not exercising may be even more important than the time they spend actively exercising.
Leftovers are as common as apple pie. Most everyone has favorite foods they love to eat the next day. Some of us however stretch the time period into weeks. Do you know how long your favorite left overs may be good for?
Do you know if your refrigerator is doing its job correctly?
Should you throw moldy bread in the trash, or just trim around the green spot?
Can Sunday's leftovers be Friday's meal?
These are just a few important safety questions that could provide you with some valuble information to protect yourself from many food borne illnesses.
Research presented at the American Society of Hypertension's Twenty Third Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition (ASH 2008) shows that even a few hours of exposure to particulate matter (PM), which is not ozone but a component of air pollution emitted from power plants, factories and motor vehicles, among other sources, is responsible for rapidly raising blood pressure and can impair blood vessel function in certain situations within 24 hours.
The effect of particulate matter on blood pressure may explain why air pollution can trigger a large host of cardiovascular events including heart attack, heart failure, other forms of heart disease and stroke. It is also important to understand, since particulate matter is the 13th cause of mortality worldwide.
Good news for women hoping to put some "bang" back into their love life. A new study conducted by the Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center at Texas A&M University, College Station has found that eating watermelon can help make things "rise to the occasion".
Newswise — An analysis of studies involving the use of hemoglobin-based blood substitutes indicates their use is associated with an increased risk of death and heart attack, according to a JAMA study being released early online, and will appear in print in the May 21 issue of JAMA.
The development of a blood substitute—a liquid that has a long shelf-life, does not need refrigeration and does not cause infection—would provide a potentially lifesaving option for surgical and trauma patients with shock from loss of blood, especially in rural areas and military settings. "To date, a large proportion of blood substitutes in development have been hemoglobin-based products [hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein in the red blood cells]. Yet randomized controlled trials completed as early as 1996 have raised questions about the safety of these products and have failed to demonstrate clinical benefit. Nonetheless, at least 1 of these products is approved for use outside the United States and new clinical trials are being conducted or planned worldwide," the authors write.
Charles Natanson, M.D., of the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md., and colleagues conducted an analysis of previous studies to examine the association between hemoglobin-based blood substitutes (HBBSs) and the risk of heart attack and death in trials using these products in surgical, trauma and stroke patients. The authors searched databases and other sources for randomized controlled trials that included patients age 19 years and older who received HBBSs therapeutically. Sixteen trials that met the authors' criteria were identified, involving five different products and 3,711 patients.
There were a total of 164 deaths among HBBS-treated patients and 123 deaths among patients in the control groups. Overall, the HBBS products were associated with a 30 percent increased risk of death. There were a total of 59 heart attacks among HBBS-treated patients and 16 heart attacks among patients in the control groups. For these studies combined, there was a 2.7 times increased risk of heart attack among patients receiving HBBSs.
Subgroup analysis of these trials indicated the increased risk was not restricted to a particular HBBS or clinical indication. "The pattern of increased risk demonstrated by a variety of HBBSs across an array of clinical settings argues for a policy whereby any new or existing HBBSs should be subjected to pre-clinical studies in animal models that replicate the known toxicities of HBBSs demonstrated in humans before further clinical trials of this class of product are allowed to proceed," the authors write.
The researchers also discussed the regulatory process that permitted repeated trials with these agents despite persistent safety concerns.
"Sponsors are required by law to report their results to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a timely fashion after studies are completed, even if they do not publish their findings. However, the data reported by sponsors to the FDA are not made public by the FDA unless the product is approved or an advisory committee is convened to discuss the product. The cumulative mortality analysis … indicates that prompt meta-analyses of the HBBS trials by the FDA most likely would have demonstrated significant risks by 2000. Had the agency placed a moratorium on trials at that point, product-related deaths and [heart attacks] in subsequent trials most likely would have been prevented. However, such data were not available to scientists, the public, institutional review boards, or competing HBBS manufacturers," the authors write.
Five trials of HBBSs reportedly are ongoing in eight different countries outside the United States and at least one trial is being planned for the U.S.
"The results of all trials of experimental agents conducted in human beings—from phase 1 to phase 4—should be fully and expeditiously disclosed to the scientific and medical communities. The case study detailed here underscores both the scientific inefficiency and the real risks to patients of the current failure to report data promptly."
Source: JAMA. 2008;299[19]:doi:10.1001/jama.299.19.jrv80007.
Editor's Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, financial disclosures, funding and support, etc.
Editorial: The Future of Clinical Trials Evaluating Blood Substitutes
In an accompanying editorial, Dean A. Fergusson, M.H.A., Ph.D., and Lauralyn McIntyre, M.D., M.Sc., of the Ottawa Health Research Institute and the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, Canada, write that the timely reporting of all evidence independent of positive or negative findings is not only essential but ethical.
"Natanson et al provide evidence that study results were made public well after the trials had stopped enrollment. Thus, it was not possible for ethics boards to properly review proposed studies because they did not have all available information. Additionally, patients or proxy decision makers were not in a position to make well-informed decisions at the time of providing informed consent. Regardless of whether studies are conducted under the auspices of commercial or academic entities, studies need to be centrally registered and their findings duly reported. Not doing so places patients at unnecessary risk."
"Based on the findings of Natanson et al and the consistency of these results with pre-clinical evidence of potential toxicity, further phase 3 trials of hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) should not be conducted. There has been a tremendous amount of resources expended and knowledge gained from the pursuit of HBOCs. This vast body of knowledge should be reviewed critically and systematically, including theoretical constructs, animal studies, mechanistic studies, and early-phase clinical trials before further phase 3 trials are undertaken," they write. "Until the mechanisms and potential toxicities of HBOC products are better understood, patients cannot be placed at unacceptable risk."
Smoking from a hookah, or water pipe, is a new fad among college students, and smoking from a hookah is widely perceived to be less harmful and addictive than smoking cigarettes. Yet a number of studies suggest that hookah smoking may be just as addictive and perhaps even more harmful because of the way people smoke while using a water pipe.


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Looking Back 7-13-13
60 Years Ago
Items taken from the Sun of August 4, 1953
Pvt. Lloyd L. Amborn, Morris, recently completed his 16 weeks of basic training as a light weapons infantryman at Camp Roberts, Calif. After enjoying a furlough at home he has gone to Fort Lewis, Wash. and from there expects to go to Alaska.
Mrs. Richard (Carol Ploof) Loher is the new clerk of the Stevens County Selective Service Board. Mrs. Loher was appointed to the position to succeed Mrs. Vern Scheil, who has resigned. She began her new duties Aug. 1 but will be assisted in the office for a time by Mrs. Scheil.
Cy's Coffee Cup in Morris will note its 12th anniversary under the management of Darrell Sifers by serving meals of meatballs and spaghetti Wednesday for the same price for which such meals were served in 1941—which was 40 cents per meal. The offer is one of the many Dollar Day specials which merchants of the city are making for Wednesday-and probably is one of the most unusual. Cy's Coffee Cup, incidentally, is the oldest cafe in Morris under the same management.
James F. Thedin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thedin, Morris, was recently promoted to corporal while serving with the 519th Military Police Battalion in Korea. Corporal Thedin, who joined his present unit last October, is a radio operator with the battalion's Company C. Since his arrival in Korea, he had been awarded the UN and Korean Service Ribbons. He was last stationed at Fort Knox, Ky.
Senator Robert A. Taft, 63, of Ohio, one of the nation's great leaders, died Friday of cancer in a New York hospital. Sen. Taft was the son of President William Howard Taft and had himself sought the Republican nomination for the nation's highest office in 1940, in 1948, and again in 1952 when he opposed Dwight Eisenhower for the honor of being his party's standard-bearer.
40 Years Ago
Items taken from the Sun of July 17, 1973
Kathleen Hein of Herman has been accepted as a student teacher at the Lycee des Nation in Geneva, Switzerland. She will work mainly in the primary grades teaching vocal music. Upon completion of her student teaching, she will graduate from Moorhead State College with a bachelor of science degree in vocal music. Kathy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hein of Herman and the maternal granddaughter of Mrs. Olive Peterson Kenely.
William Richter, a member of the Hancock High School faculty for nine years, signed a contract with the Hancock board of education last week to become the new high school principal and athletic director. Richter succeeds L. D. Pinkney who retired.
The annual Crops and Soils Field Day held July 12 at the West Central Experiment Station at Morris attracted nearly 900 visitors who went on the crop tours, visited the many new animal barns, and attended the dedication of the new office and laboratory building.
Ron Raasch, Morris, has accepted a position as physical program director at the YMCA at Racine, Wis., and will begin his duties there Aug. 15. His work will involve coordinating Little League programs in various sports. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Les Raasch, Morris.
20 Years Ago
Items taken from the Tribune of July 8, 1993
David Fluegel, vocational training coordinator at the Stevens County Developmental Achievement Center in Morris, was recently honored at the annual conference of the Minnesota Developmental Achievement Center Association (MnDACA) and the Minnesota Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (MARF) held June 9-11 at Maddens Resort, Brainerd. Fluegel has been a member of the Stevens County DAC staff for the past 13 years.
The storm that rolled through the area dumped an over abundance of rain throughout Morris, Donnelly, Chokio-Alberta area causing major flooding. Many Morris businesses opened around midnight Saturday to handle the emergency calls for sump pumps and shop vacs. Coast to Coast and Eul's Hardware Hank were among the stores opening in the middle of the night. Bill Rickmeyer of Coast to Coast commented that all the business owners worked well together, calling back and forth to find out what the other had that might help a customer. " That's kind of neat," he said. He was open from midnight to about 3:30 a.m., Sunday, and back at the store at 6 a.m. Richard Eul at Hardware Hank said they were open from 12:30 to 4 a.m., Sunday. There were still about 32 places with water over county roads as of Wednesday morning. Dick Ross, assistant county engineer said Wednesday, that water on the roads in the Morris and Alberta areas is receding. Some areas of county roads were still closed as of Wednesday morning and areas of road were barricaded off.


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A MASS brawl broke out among parents as they queued with their children for a pirate ship ride at Legoland.
Police were called and two men were arrested after 'all hell broke loose' at the theme park.
Onlookers claimed one father grabbed a metal pole to use as a weapon during the 10-minute altercation. Horrified children looked on as more adults from two families joined in the fight.
One shocked bystander said: "About 10 people were involved - even some of the women flew off the ride trading punches, and both the families had kids with them.
"You don't expect to see things like this at Legoland. My 10-year-old son has never seen violence like it." Witnesses suggested lengthy queues for the Jolly Rocker pirate galleon ride might have caused tensions to boil over.
The families involved were thrown out of the theme park at Windsor in Berkshire and banned from returning after the incident at 4.15pm on Saturday. The ride was closed for 20 minutes while the situation was brought under control. Thames Valley Police was called in.
Two men, aged 29 and 30, were arrested on suspicion of a public order offence. Each was given a fixed penalty notice, the force said.
A spokesman for Legoland said: "An altercation occurred between a family group and a male guest.
"The group of males and their families were removed from the park and will receive a lifetime ban." But she said the incident had not amounted to a brawl and denied that women were trading punches.
"The Legoland team controlled the incident," she added. "Police were not called in to break up the fight. We called them to assist with the two gentlemen in question." The theme park said it would recommend that the troublemakers be barred from the other attractions owned by its parent company, UK Merlin Group Entertainments, including Thorpe Park, Alton Towers and the London Eye.


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I need to make a 50th Anniversary cake for my in-laws party on June 25. It needs to serve at least 100 people. I have an image in my head of how I want to decorate it. I think it'll be very pretty and elegant. The problem is, I'm not really sure what sizes to use. I'd like to utilize the pans I have if possible. I don't want to have to buy too many more because I don't really have the room for them. I don't mind buying a pan or two, but not really a whole set.
The pans I have:
2" round: 6, 8, 10
2" square: 10, 12
Rectangle: 12x18 and 11x15
Oval 7 3/4 x 5 5/8
The other issue is presentation: stacking or cake stand?
I have to drive almost an hour to the hall so I won't be able to come home after set up to change clothes.
I've only used the columns once--in my Wilton I course. I've only stacked once--my daugter's 1st birthday. I saw that floating tiers stand at Michael's today. Would that be a good option?
Please let me know what you think. Thanks.
Since you are traveling quite a distance, I think a stand would be a good idea. Plus it will be a good thing to have in case you ever get into wedding cakes. You could use the stand and then maybe have 2 cakes on each side of it. I would probably use silk flowers rather than real ones. Good luck and don't forget to post some pics!
I really like that stand and I bet it will make your job a lot easier than doing a stacked cake! It seems like everyone that comes to me always wants a stacked cake and then I get so nervous when I have to transport it! Anyway...I am sure the cake will be gorgeous!
I would get that stand if you have the money! That's what I want for my bday!!! It is very nice!!!!
Everyone is going back to stack cakes. It's not too hard but it is time consuming.
I know you'll do a great job!! Can't wait to see the cake!
I still need help with the sizes. Any ideas?
Hi marknrox,
If you're going to purchase the stand then that will dictate the sizes that you will need to make.
The stand will be the quickest and easiest way.
Good luck and don't forget to post a picture.
Thanks for your response. I have attached a pic of the cake stand I was talking about.
I have this stand and I don't recommend using it for large/heavy cakes. The tiers bend forward with the weight.
If you do want to use it, I think it looks best with cakes that fit the plates. The plates measure 8, 12 and 16 inches.
You might even shop around for a metal stand if you are concerned about the weight.
I bought the above stand Monday night with my Michael's coupon.
It is very pretty. I bought some off-white tulle and gold bow to do something with around the rear pole. I think I'm going to decorate it with a few fondant flowers too.
Now, my question is do I wrap the plates (see above pic of stand) with the decorator foil? Or leave them uncovered & white?
I made some fondant roses last night. Boy am I impressed with the process. It's easy, but time consuming--they come out so pretty! I'm attaching a picture of some of the ones I did. The red one was a practice one. I'm not actually going to use it on this cake. The cake will be white and varying shades of beige/cream. I'm going to use the white ones. I need to add the sepals and leaves--I think I'm going to make them more of a muted (moss) green. I have also ordered a calla lilly cutter. I'm going to make and use some of those too.
Your roses look great!
Very nice job on the roses!
Thanks, traci and momsandraven!
The roses are AWESOME!!!! I agree that I wouldnt put too much weight on the stand tho. And your idea sounds beautiful!
Great job on the roses
Now, my question is do I wrap the plates (see above pic of stand) with the decorator foil? Or leave them uncovered & white?
Can anyone please answer my question?
Hi there. Are you placing the cakes directly on the stand or are you boarding them first?
I wouldn't wrap the stand plates with foil. If anything I would use material if that is an option, even some lace trim around the edges that would go underneath the cakes or circles of tulle. Otherwise I would leave the stand the way it is as you already have the decorations and the tulle to dress it up.
Hugs Squirrelly Cakes
Thanks for your help! I was hoping to use the plates as the board. Can I do that?
Well, you could, but you know, to cut the cake, you are going to be applying pressure and this may mark up the separator plates. Since these ones have a smooth surface they mark a little easier than the regular ones do.
Not sure with this stand, do the plates have an absolutely flat bottom or do they have little feet that you would sometimes attach pillars to? If they have feet sometimes they are a bit harder to transport as they are not as level in the boxes and the feet take up some of the height of the box. But if height isn't an issue and they sit fairly flat and stable, you can just place them on the stand.
Hugs Squirrely Cakes
They have little feet. Thanks. You have answered my original question as well as some I didn't know I had!
They have little feet. Thanks. You have answered my original question as well as some I didn't know I had!
I have noticed that SquirrellyCakes has a tendency to do that alot!!
Haha, good. Not sure how high you are planning the cakes, but with this stand, once the cakes are in place, there is a tendency for the weight of the cakes to pull them down slightly - mostly because the stand only has that single arm supporting the cakes. So you don't want your cakes being too high or the bottom of the above cake will practically sit on the top of the cake below.
I have heard of one or two incidents of the little feet going right through the white cake boxes, so you might want to be careful.
I have done several cakes directly on the regular separator plates and not considered the extra inch or so that the feet take up, haha, which is why I wanted to mention that, I had to scramble to get deeper boxes, duh, I am an idiot, haha!
For a really heavy cake, I prefer to board the cakes and this is why. Sometimes the cake is so heavy that when you set the cake down when it is directly on the separator plate, there feels like there is some give to the plastic plate. Now this might very well result in some icing cracking issues.
I have actually had one Wilton Decorator Preferred Separator Plate crack down the centre and it was only being used for a 6 inch high cake. It likely was a defective plate, but that always made me a little wary.
Be careful when trying to slide or move a cake that is directly on the separator plate, sometimes the feet stick. Also, if you decorate on a turntable, the feet don't sit in the right place, haha, found that out too.
There, hope I didn't scare you, but that is my knowledge of these plates.
I think you now have all of the possibilities and precautions and are probably wondering why you ever wanted to do cakes in the first place, haha!
Hugs Squirrelly Cakes
Well, you definitely scared me from using the plate directly under the cake! LOL
No problem, though, I'll just get the little cardboard cake circles. Shouldn't I get them to fit the cake (i.e., 8 in cake on an 8 in circle)?
Experience is wonderful!! Thanks.
They have little feet. Thanks. You have answered my original question as well as some I didn't know I had!
I have noticed that SquirrellyCakes has a tendency to do that alot!!
Haha, is this a nice way of saying I run off at the mouth, haha! Hhmn, like I haven't heard that before. I think I have the record for the longest posts on the Wilton site and just about everywhere else, haha!
Hugs Squirrely Cakes
Well, that depends on whether you want to go easy or don't mind a bit harder and the look you want.
If the boards are the same size as the cakes, you have to be careful boxing them so the sides of the boxes don't mar the sides of your cakes or the bottom border. Plus when you go to place them on the stand, your fingers might disturb the edges, but it can be done.
If you go with the larger boards the same size as the separator plates, well you don't have to worry about the edges of the cakes or the sides once they are boxed.
I would say it is more common for people to use the larger same sized as the separator plates, but both are done.
One little tip, always put a dab of icing on the separator plates before placing the boarded cake there, just to be extra safe. Or use a piece of sticky tape like packing tape rolled up or some double-sided tape, just in the centre. This is just an added precaution so if someone accidentally knocks the table or stand, the cake doesn't slide off the stand.
I tend to buy a roll of gold foil wrapping paper and use it on the cake boards when it is for a 50th anniversary and that way, the gold goes with the occasion. However many, many people just use the silver foil covered boards and that is fine too.
Sometimes I trim the outer edge of the cake boards with real lace before boarding the cakes.
I tend to use the corrugated cardboards and double board.
Gosh, it must sound like a whole lot more work now!
Hugs Squirrelly Cakes
Not at all. I was planning on using that rubber shelving paper under the cakes. I'll get some gold foil. Was thinking about it anyway. It'll all be ok.
Geesh, believe it or not, I actually forgot to add something! Ok, when you use the same size board as the cake, then you want a box that is larger than the boarded cake, so the sides don't get damaged. So what you do is you line the box with that rubberized shelving mat that most of us use to line the floor of our vehicles when we are transporting the cakes. So you place your boarded cake in the centre of the lined box and it will not move, trust me. It will stay in place. This way there is absolutely no risk of the sides of the box hitting the sides of your cake.
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Your conversion project book was most interesting to see and your choice of interior design and décor, incorporating the raw sandstone walls is just stunning!
We had a very comfortable stay and really could have stayed forever!
The waterfall and stepped garden with views over the rooftops to the sea is just stunning and having red squirrels dashing round the gardens was magical.
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Spotless and extensively fitted this detached coachouse conversion, recently created by the owner, overlooks the scenic Sandstone Quay, a well known spot in the popular village of Corrie.
Sam's Cottage has top quality furnishings throughout and an extremely well fitted kitchen with appliances and a peninsula unit for dining. The cottage has two decent sized bedrooms for just two people and the lounge extends across the whole width of the property. What appealed to us was the distinctive and individual nature of the cottage.
To the rear there is a tiered landscaped garden which is simply stunning, with a magnificent range of flowering shrubs and lawned areas. The Cottage has a series of waterfalls fashioned in the rocks which provide a superb view from the kitchen window.
For us Sam's Cottage ticked all the right boxes. We are a couple seeking a quiet and convenient location without being one of many self-lets on a site. We sought comfort, central heating and a bit of space plus somewhere to park the car off road.
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It's February and you know what that means: Black History Month AND the Super Bowl are among us. Check out some really cool things to do this weekend for both.
This weekend get out of the house and celebrate Black History Month in any way you can! Here are some local events perfect for the entire family…
30 Americans
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Now through February 12
This is a provocative exhibition of the most important African American artists of the past 30 years. It focuses on issues of race and sexual historical identity in contemporary culture. Admission is $10
Enslavement to Emancipation
The Anacostia Community Museum
Sunday, February 5, 2pm
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of DC's Emancipation Act of 1982, The Anacostia Community Museum presents Enslavement to Emancipation featuring a discussion about the Civil War, abolition, and the personal lives of slaves and free people of color.
And last, but certainly not least…
Super Bowl 46 is finally here!! And if you're looking for somewhere to watch my squad the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS WIN THE GAME, I've got you covered with a few venues airing the game with great food and drink specials.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Get there early!
BWW locations are expected to be the place to be this weekend while watching the game. With big screen televisions everywhere, beer, and of course, their wide variety of wings, it only makes sense. Representatives from different beer companies will be on site with games and giveaways during halftime. But, remember to get there EARLY because it will be a packed house.
Fuel Pizza and Wings
1606 K Street, NW
Sunday from 4:30-11pm
The venue is new to DC, but will be throwing their first Super Bowl Viewing Party this Sunday. There will be pizzas themed with the competing teams (clam pizza for New England and lasagna pizza in homage to New York). There will also be a "To Hell & Back" hot wing- eating contest with a cash prize. And to top it all off, Fuel will host drink specials, as well.
And don't forget to have fun and be safe while out this weekend! Enjoy!


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Selena Gomez Falls Onstage While Performing 'Slow Down' [VIDEO]
Selena Gomez needs to 'Slow Down' and look where she is going -- literally.
Selena Gomez needs to 'Slow Down' and look where she is going -- literally.
Selena Gomez sat down for a chat with the U.K.'s Capital FM radio and she made some big musical reveals.
Singer Prince Royce has made no real secret that he has a crush on Selena Gomez, and now the pair are together! On audio, at least. Gomez and Royce recorded a duet for his new album, 'Sigo Siendo El Mismo' ('I'm Still the Same'), called 'Already Missing You.'
Selena Gomez is coming to St. Louis. The 21-year-old superstar will be performing at the Chaifetz Arena on November 27.
Selena Gomez will release 'Stars Dance' on July 23, the day after her 21st birthday. She got the party started early by unlocking preview snippets of several of the album's tracks, which you can listen to below...
Selena Gomez hit the stage at Liberty State Park tonight (July 4) to perform her hit single 'Come & Get It' for the 2013 edition of the Macy's Fourth of July Spectacular, with the brand new World Trade Center building, which is still being erected, looming large in the background.
Selena Gomez has a BIG reason to celebrate these days. Her song 'Come & Get It' has hit No.1, and it seems like she can barely believe it!
Selena Gomez is letting Selenators hear another new track from 'Stars Dance.' The song, 'Slow Down,' is actually an uptempo jam, and like 'Come & Get It,' embraces her grown up yet fun loving side.
Yes, there is a song on Selena Gomez's new album about her ex/possibly rekindled flame Justin Bieber. And no, it's not her newest single 'Come & Get It' (whose new video is surprisingly bindi-free).
Selena Gomez has been taking passive aggressive digs at Justin Bieber since they first broke up, and she kept the momentum going with her Monday night interview on 'The Late Show With David Letterman,' where she and the adorably gap-toothed host poked fun at her ex's misery.
And this time instead of doing a lame dance, Gomez was actually charming and funny.


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Here's some interesting trivia that will either have you reaching for some sushi or saying to hell with it and loading up on that spaghetti bolognese dish that you promised you'd eat one day
again this decade.
That said, here's a fun piece via nymag that set out to explore what models eat during fashion week (if you want to know what this author ate as a male fashion model on the go in Paris, yes bixches, yours truly strutted the planks back in the 90's- it was one part baguette jambon (lunch) and the other part baguette strawberry jam (dinner)- with an espresso of course!):
nymag: To help bid adieu to New York Fashion Week, we asked some of our favorite models two questions: "How are your feet holding up?" and "What's the last delicious meal you ate?" Catwalk veteran Hanne Gaby Odiele tell us, "My feet don't exist anymore — I lost my feet years ago." Meanwhile, rising star Marie Piovesan had good luck with her shoes this week, which was "rare and cool." But what was the most popular meal for models this season?
As my agent in Milan once complained, I'm going to have to fatten you up one day. No worries I've managed to get there…oh dear the life of a starving model. See what you think kids.


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Modern Family
Yard Sale
Original Air Date: Oct 31, 2012
Wyner C – Senior Reviewer
The family is together for a yard sale at Jay's house, much to Jay's discontent – he doesn't like strangers walking around his property. He's doing this for Manny and Luke – UNICEF needs donations and the class with the most $$ gets a pizza party. American altruism at work – you donate to get benefits for yourself (teaching our tax system to the young).
Phil is deathly afraid of motorcycles but to look manly, agrees to take Jay's bike for a test drive. He freaks out but slowly begins to feel the freedom – until he stops atop a hill. Phil falls and is pinned down by the bike. He starts a phone video diary of his half hour ordeal ending with him pulling out a pocket knife to cut off his…pants. Wish he had his shants.
Cam is donating his fat jeans after losing 25lbs but Mitchell is secretly trying to keep them. Why? Because every time Cam loses weight, he throws out his fat jeans and has to buy new ones after he gains it all back. Cam tells Mitchell he doesn't want the safety net and Mitchell understands. I understand too but I'm not rich – I keep my fat pants in the back of my closet, hidden, ready to see the world if I ever eat one too many donuts (which is once every five years – it's a vicious cycle).
Claire is having problems with Alex's new boyfriend. He's not a drug addict or a dope like Dylan – he's gay. Cam and Mitchell agrees with Claire's assessment. Claire has Cam talk to Alex, who adult-ly asks her boyfriend if he's gay. Boyfriend denies and freaks out. Dude is in denial but at that age, it's understandable. Claire just doesn't want to see her daughter hurt. Too bad Alex and her boyfriend make up. Poor Alex.
A secret suitcase belonging to Gloria is found by Manny. Luke and Manny covertly opens it to find…a puppet (no drugs?). Gloria admits to being in a beauty contest and her talent was being a ventriloquist. Unfortunately, she froze and humiliated, never wants to see her puppet again. By the way, she won anyway because she's just that awesomely gorgeous.
Being the evil mastermind, Luke suckers Gloria into performing by playing to Gloria's maternal instincts. His motive is simple: he wants to see a puppet show! At the end of the day, the family sits around watching Gloria perform…then Jay walks out. Guess what? Jay looks exactly like Gloria's puppet…she married her puppet!
Favorite moments/Things to ponder:
1. Pants vs Shants (pants that zip off and turn into shorts)
2. Was Phil's Street Strider really that nerdy? I think it's a great idea! But it's coming from someone who doesn't know how to ride a bike. I've just lost all credibility….
3. Alex is fluent in Elfish. I want to learn – nerdy men are hot.
4. Jay should not be in customer service. Dude was mean to his cheap customers that snoop inside his house…
5. Best quote of the episode:
"I'm just 90% sure he's 100% gay"
~Clarie, demonstrating her gaydar is working
6. Family moment of the episode:
They all sit around watching Gloria's performance – supporting her. They laughed at her jokes. I would laugh too but I didn't really understand her and I kept looking at her mouth move – if that was her talent, I'm glad she married rich.
7. Best exchange of the episode:
Random yard sale customer: You selling the potbelly pig?
Jay: Get out of my driveway. You're not a pig, you're daddy's little girl
~Jay, reassuring Stella she's an adorable dog 'cause she's the best…[baby voice] yes she is…who's the best?
The episode was okay but the ending rocked!! Do you have fat pants hidden somewhere? Do you own a pair of Shanks? Didn't Phil's "127 Hour"-esque video make you laugh? Dude was pinned for an hour at best – he's such a drama king. Luke: evil mastermind or emotional hostage savant? Discuss away!!!


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Friday Film Series: Cold Mountain
Friday, January 17, 2014
Cost: Free
Providence Public Library
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Fri, 2014-01-17 13:00 - 16:00
Cold Mountain (2003)
Directed by Anthony Minghella
Length: 154 minutes
At the dawn of the Civil War, the men of Cold Mountain, North Carolina, rush to join the Confederate army. Ada (Nicole Kidman) has vowed to wait for Inman (Jude Law), but as the war drags on and letters go unanswered, she must find the will to survive. At war's end, hearts will be dashed, dreams fulfilled, and the strength of the human spirit tested ... but not broken!


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The lights are on
Just when you thought the music genre was running out of ideas, Majesco unveiled a bizarre NBA-licensed entry for the Kinect. While at a glance it may look like a simple dribble coaching game, NBA Baller Beats is a music game at heart, combining the musical precision of games like Rock Band with a physical basketball. Watch the video below to see Game Informer's Bryan Vore show off his dribbling moves as Majesco's Tony Chien explains the history and different features of the game.
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