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Probate Judge Sue Roe will continue her service past the quarter-century mark, as she defeated outspoken GOP challenger Jane Page Thompson.
With two precincts outstanding, Roe amassed an insurmountable total as she held a 6,000 vote lead with only 1,700 votes to be counted.
"I think I did the right thing by not answering all the untrue allegations," Roe said after the announcement.
"I said I would speak to the people of the county, which was last Sunday in the Aiken Standard.
I think that the voters are intelligent enough to know my heart is in-service to them and to Aiken County. And I want to continue that service to them."
Roe's campaign was a quiet one where she refused to participate in debates or political forums with her opponent, focusing instead on campaigning "like a lady."
Roe received 34,825 votes with all-but-two precincts reporting, to Thompson's 28,086.
Roe will continue in the office she has held for 24 years and to continue her work in the Aiken County Courthouse, where the former clerk of court is well into her fifth decade of work.
The campaign from the challenger, Thompson, was a loud, outspoken one, with many attacks made on Roe's tenure.
Thompson has attacked Roe, accusing the her of cronyism, of running an annual $500,000 deficit and of illegal and unethical acts.
Roe denied all of Thompson's claims.
At Aiken's "Election Central" – the Convocation Center – Roe received a warm round of applause and many hugs from a group of bi-partisan candidates.
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Pochettino, who took over from Nigel Adkins midway through the season, will have the chance to stamp his mark on the Saints squad for the first time this summer.
And while Argentinian is determined to hang on to his key men, he reckons several new faces can help the club challenge higher up the table.
"I never rest," Pochettino, whose side finished 14th, told the Southern Daily Echo. "I always keep on thinking and keep on working for the next season.
"I think the first goal was achieved and that was actually to stay in the league and we are going to be playing in the Premier League next season.
"We want to maintain the core of our players and our squad.
"Next year they will perform a lot better and be a lot more settled because they've already had that one year under their belts.
"The players that do join us hopefully will add more quality and strength to us as well."
Pochettino had threatened to quit if Nicola Cortese left the club but is ready to talk about summer signings now the executive chairman is staying put.
"It is something I will speak about with Nicola," Pochettino added.
"It's a great piece of news. It's the best possible news that Nicola Cortese is going to be with us next season and is very good for the squad and the club in general."


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Eight homes in Aikens historic South Boundary district will open their kitchens to the public on Oct. 14 in an inaugural tour benefiting Aiken County Habitat for Humanitys Women Build.
The self-guided walking tour from 1 to 5 p.m. will give participants a sneak peek into the stately homes, several of which are historic Winter Colony estates, and will also provide inspiration for remodeling, decorating and cooking projects.
The idea for the tour came from a Women Build committee member who had been on a similar tour in Summerville. The Women Build program, now in its seventh year, has organized smaller fundraisers in previous years, according to committee member Linda Purdy, but this Kitchen Tour will be the largest fundraiser to date.
The tour, presented by Atlantic Broadband, is new to Aiken County Habitat for Humanity and to Women Build, as well.
In each of the eight houses, participants will find a variety of kitchen designs and decor ranging from modern to rustic, cooking demonstrations and culinary creations by local caterers such as Newberry Hall and the Willcox, and floral arrangements and tablescapes provided by local vendors such as Ivy Cottage Flowers and Gifts and 3 Monkeys Fine Gifts.
Proceeds of the tour benefit Habitat for Humanity Women Build for the seventh Women Build housing starting next March, Purdy said. The tour will give people the opportunity to see inside homes in the historic district they might not be able to see normally and gives local caterers and vendors the opportunity to show off their stuff.
Women Build committee member Tommie Culligan said one house on the tour was a wedding gift from a groom to his bride on returning from their honeymoon in Cuba. Another home was built by the Willcoxes as their primary residence.
The houses range in age from 2 years old to well over 100 years old, Culligan said. If youre thinking of redoing your kitchen, youll get a lot of good ideas.
The walking tour circuit encompassing each home is less than one mile. Parking will be available at the Aiken County Public Library.
Women Builds are unique in that as its name implies the houses are built almost entirely by women volunteers.
Tickets are $18 in advance and can be purchased at Plum Pudding, Cold Creek Nurseries, Aiken Office Supply and Material Things. Tickets purchased the day of are $20 and will be available at the Aiken County Historical Museum.
Tickets, maps and programs for the tour will be available for pickup the day of the tour at the museum beginning at 12:30 p.m.
For more information, call 641-6777 or visit www.aikenkitchentour.com.
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Bennington Select Board budget meeting todayJanuary 19,2013BENNINGTON The Bennington Select Board will meet this morning at 8 in whats expected to be the final of three meetings to prepare the budget that will be put before voters at town meeting in March.
The meeting will be in the conference room at the Bennington town offices. While the board is meeting at an unusual time and place, the meeting is open to the public.
At the meeting, the Select Board is scheduled to meet with representatives of the Bennington Free Library and the John G. McCullough Free Library in North Bennington. Both libraries receive money from the town every year. Unlike other agencies, the libraries appropriations are in the municipal budget and not individually approved by voters.
The Select Board hosted similar meetings on Jan. 5 and 12. While its possible the Select Board members could decide they need another meeting, Town Manager Stuart Hurd said Friday he expects todays meeting to be the last special meeting before the budget is finalized.MORE IN This Just InFarmer Olympics Full StoryBROC receives Full StoryArt donated Full Story
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Hilbert Invitational Golf Results
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North Collins, NY – The Hilbert College golf program hosted their own Invitational on October 3 at Gowanda Country Club on a cool and wet Sunday. The 48 degree temperature made it challenging for all participants, but Medaille's John Haberman and Penn State Behrend's Marc Neiswonger were able to knot the score at 78 each on the par 72 course. Haberman was the top individual medalist based on match cards with Neiswonger taking second place. He held a 3 stroke lead over the next closest competitor.
Penn State Behrend captured the team event with a 333 total score, 5 strokes ahead of Medaille College. Rounding out the scoring was D'Youville College (369) and Hilbert College (395).
Junior John Nowak (Hamburg, NY/Frontier) was the top Hawks golfer (92). Junior Patrick Brooks (Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park) was 5 strokes behind with a 97. Finishing the Hilbert scoring quad were junior Jim Pernick (Tonawanda, NY/St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute) and freshman Mike Werner (Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park). Both men swung for a 103 score. Also competing for the Hawks – although their scores did not count in the team total – were freshmen Joe Pernick (Tonawanda, NY/St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute) – 110 - and David Grigsby (West Valley, NY/West Valley) - 116.
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The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference will host their annual conference championship on Sunday and Monday, October 10 and 11 at the Oak Tree Country Club in West Middlesex, PA. Hilbert will send their top five golfers to compete against the other nine AMCC schools' best.
Hilbert College, located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., south of Buffalo, is a private four-year college founded in 1957 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition. With nearly 1,100 students, Hilbert is a dynamic Western New York college that offers career-focused majors, including one of the top criminal justice programs in the region, and more than 50 minors and concentrations. The college's engaging, student-centered campus community offers numerous leadership, internship, and service learning opportunities from which students launch successful careers while making positive changes in their communities. The Hilbert Blueprint promotes a well-rounded student experience over four years – starting with the Foundations Seminar in the freshman year, followed by Sophomore Service, Junior Symposium, and culminating with the Senior Capstone. Hilbert has expanded its academic offerings with the college's first graduate programs and new Accelerated Degree Programs geared to adult learners.
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Capitol Beat: The second election seasonNovember 26,2012VERMONT PRESS BUREAU Waterbury Rep. Rebecca Ellis, and Barre Rep. Therese Tess Taylor are seeking a Democratic caucus vacancy in the Statehouse as the assistant majority leader, a position that helps facilitate communication between legislators and party leadership.
I think in that process its really important for the individual legislators to know that theyre being heard and have an opportunity to speak and have an opportunity to discuss ideas and priorities, Ellis said.
Ellis was appointed as a state representative by Gov. Peter Shumlin in 2011, and was recently elected to a full term.
She has also served on the Waterbury Select Board for seven years, including four years as chairwoman. She also served on the Waterbury Planning Commission from 2001 to 2006.
Ellis said in addition to helping build consensus through the funding and construction of two firehouses in Waterbury, she was moved by the ability of a group of people to work together in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene and that her experience was something she could bring to the job of assistant majority leader.
During the immediate aftermath of the storm, a key group of about 20 leaders often met daily for about a month, and Ellis also helped facilitate 22 long-term recovery projects.
Taylor was first elected as a state representative in 2008. She served two three-years terms as a school board member with Spaulding High School and the Barre Technical Center, which included time as chairwoman. Shes also been on the board of the Barre Supervisory Union, which shes also chaired.
One of her major accomplishments in working with others includes helping resolve an 11-day teachers strike in 2005.
She also has board experience with the Central Vermont Workforce Development Board and the Barre Partnership, a nonprofit focused on revitalizing the citys downtown that she has headed as president.
Taylor said shes been able to reach out to others because of her experience with the Vermont Historical Society, where she previously served as the director of education and public programming.
As reported in Seven Days, the opening comes as the current Democratic whip, Addison County Rep. Willem Jewett, is seeking the position of majority leader. Caledonia County Rep. Lucy Leriche held that position, but she didnt run for re-election.
The caucus will vote Dec. 8.
State bank idea stays alive
Anthony Pollina, a Washington County Progressive, Democrat and Working Families senator, wants the state to look again at the possibility of a state bank.
Currently, the vast majority of incoming tax revenues or federal money the state receives goes to TD Bank, which earns a profit and charges fees, Pollina says. Through a state bank, which would use existing local banks or a state agency like the Vermont Economic Development Authority, the state could earn interest and use the money to re-invest in businesses or student loans, advocates say.
In 2010, a preliminary analysis by the Vermont Legislative Joint Fiscal Office wrote the system has a number of potential long-term benefits, but it would likely have a complicated and controversial transition.
Committee hearings have gathered testimony about the possibility, but banking representatives have opposed the measure.
A bill to study the issue was introduced last year by Pollina and Chittenden County Sen. Ginny Lyons, a Democrat, but the proposal ultimately was tabled.
Pollina said during an interview last week a state bank would work in partnership, rather than competition, with banks. He also said he believes that public support is more receptive now than it was two years ago.
He also said the University of Vermonts Gund Institute for Ecological Economics has supported the idea.
A fellow with the institute, Gary Flomenhoft, took part in legislative testimony on the issue.
He has suggested the North Dakota state bank was a key factor in that state having a budget surplus following the 2008 stock market crash while other states came out of it with deficits. Hes pointed to how in 2009 the North Dakota state bank returned $30 million to the state based on investments.
A conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier is set to include a discussion on the issue of state banks. The conference, called Vermonts New Economy, costs $25. Attendees can register at www.global-community.org/cgi/gc/neweconomy/.
Pollina is also working to draft a bill for another study group to try to undo declining state funding for state colleges for the cost of college education.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Mascarpone, elegant, creamy and ethereal, just barely sweetened, a hint of Amaretto. Coffee-drenched biscuits, the whole dusted with dark, bitter cocoa powder. This is the way to this Mother's Heart!
Mamma Mia! My son rarely leaves me speechless, I do assure you. But his TIRAMISU, fit for a King (or in this case, Queen), is so amazing, so utterly outrageously delicious, that a spoonful silences me completely, only allowing groans of joy to pass between my lips.
Like Mother Like Son? You may think so, seeing him in the kitchen concentrating on blending, measuring, layering. But the truth is, not so much. Pastry-making to him is women's work, strangely enough. But when he decides that he wants to do something, he throws himself into it heart and soul. He perfected and mastered this glorious dessert and it makes my heart skip a beat when I see it chilling in the refrigerator.
About 30 Savoyard Biscuits (sponge fingers or ladyfingers)
4 very fresh eggs, separated
2 cups (16.5 oz, 500 g) mascarpone
½ cup (100 g) sugar or to taste
4 Tbs or more Amaretto
a few cups strong coffee
Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Set the whites aside is a large bowl.
Beat the yolks until thick and pale.
Add the mascarpone, all of the sugar accept 1 tablespoon, about 4 tablespoons of the Amaretto, and fold all together until very well blended and creamy.
Beat the whites until they start to stiffen. Add the remaining tablespoon of sugar gradually as you continue to beat the whites stiff. The whites are ready when you can turn the bowl upside down and they don't budge (Clem refused to turn the bowl upside down over his head, which is traditional).
Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the mascarpone/egg mixture, using a spatula. Start with about a third of the whites to lighten the mixture. Then add a second third, then the last, carefully folding the whites into the mixture after each addition so as not to break the air in the whites.
Taste the mascarpone, adding a bit more sugar or Amaretto to taste.
Prepare the Tiramisu:
Whether using individual molds or glasses/dishes or one larger serving dish, spoon and spread a thin layer of the cream mixture on the bottom.
Take one Savoyard or Ladyfinger at a time, trimming to fit your mold if necessary, and soak in the coffee, briefly but thoroughly, until soaked through and soft, but not too long that the cookie falls apart.
Line the mold with the coffee-soaked cookies, pushing them together so as not to leave spaces between the cookies.
Now spoon more of the mascarpone mixture into the mold, smoothing over the cookies, forming a rather thick layer.
Repeat with a layer of coffee-drenched cookies, then the mascarpone to the top of the dish.
Sprinkle the entire surface with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Chill well.
These can be made in one large, deep, preferably glass (to see the beautiful layers) serving dish or in individual glass bowls. Clément decided to mold them in circular molds, first cutting out a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom and placing on a small doily. To remove the mold, simply but carefully move the molded Tiramisu to an individual serving plate by lifting under the doily with a spatula, then very gently jiggle and twist slightly back and forth, lifting the mold straight up. Once you feel the Tiramisu release, just lift the mold straight up.
Tiramisu is best made in the morning to be served after dinner at night. Left overnight in the fridge, the cookies may release a bit of liquid, but it is still so exquisitely delicious!
(Do I really need a catchy ending after having given you 3 photos of Clément's Tiramisu?)
9 comments:
- mama4life said...
This does indeed look and sound amazingly wonderful!! You should come to my house and make this for me!
- December 28, 2008 at 1:58 PM
- Y said...
Oh yum, Tiramisu! I haven't had this in awhile. It looks so good!
- December 31, 2008 at 3:14 PM
- dragonmom said...
Mascarpone! LOL
Thanks for posting this one, J. Only times I have had tiramisu it was made with marsala and I really don't like marsala.
Amaretto I can do. Tiramisu is now on my list of "gotta make this" for January. mmmmmmmmmm good!
- January 1, 2009 at 12:37 PM
- Kevin said...
That tiramisu looks so good!
- January 6, 2009 at 6:50 PM
- Ingrid said...
Holy cow, no you don't need more than those drool-licous photos! Lucky you that you don't have to make that piece of heaven it gets made for you. Bet that makes it taste even better! :-)
- January 22, 2009 at 10:35 AM
- Michele said...
Pass me a fork so I can dig in! That looks soo yummy!!!
- January 27, 2009 at 8:26 AM
- The Cooking Ninja said...
I did mine the same amount of mascarpone but with 3 tsp icing sugar and 3 eggs :) The original recipe that I had was 4 yolks & 2 whites but I find it too rich so I adjust it to 3 eggs. If you put a layer of cocoa powder after each layer, it is even better. :)
- May 5, 2009 at 9:31 AM
- Hilda said...
ooh I love Tiramisu! Fork some over! which son?
- August 25, 2009 at 3:36 AM
- Jenn said...
So this is the famed tiramisu you mentioned to me when I posted about it a week ago. That's looks really really good. Yum!!! I wish I had some of this as a midnight snack right now.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Dogs have long been praised for their ability to sniff out trouble.
Now, a new cancer detection wave sweeping the nation has turned to man's best friend in order to keep dogs' best friends around a little longer.
The odor detection method is also being used to help detect early stages of cancer in fire fighters.
"We are training dogs to sniff out and detect cancer in people," said Cindy Ell, Executive Director of the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation, and a retired firefighter, critical care paramedic and cancer survivor. "Cancer cells emit different metabolic waste products than normal cells. Their presence in cancer patients' exhaled breath, blood, or urine is so great that they can be detected by a dog's keen sense of smell, even in the early stages of disease."
Ell joined DogE911 founder Genete Bowen during a recent training and information seminar at the Pimlico Rural Fire Department to raise awareness and inform local firefighters about this new concept of early cancer detection, working to extinguish fire fighter cancer.
According to Ell, the FFCF is exploring the use of early detection technology and methods to increase the proficiency of cancer and occupational disease identification.
"We are collecting breath samples for research in early cancer detection and developing companion programs to offer cancer prevention lifestyle options," she said.
FFCF in partnership with CancerDogs is conducting a research trial using specially trained dogs and their scent detection ability.
"Cancer cells emit a different metabolic waste product than normal cells and dogs have the olfactory ability to sniff these odors out and hopefully catch cancer in patients early enough in the disease."
With training sniffer dogs can detect early stages of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian carcinoma and breast cancer, according to the FFCF website.
Pimlico firefighter Matt Bailey served as Ell's cancer test subject for the demonstration.
"If there is a way to detect cancer in the early stages, having dogs like this is something good to have," he said. "Anything that might help is good."
For more information visit the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation website at www.ffcancer.org.
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(July 17, 2012) -- The First National Bank Central Texas Kickoff Sports Luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 22 at the Baylor University Ferrell Center and feature former Florida State quarterback and basketball point guard Charlie Ward.
Under legendary Coach Bobby Bowden, Ward won the Heisman Trophy and led the FSU Seminoles to their first-ever national championship. Though undrafted by the NFL, Ward became a first-round NBA draft pick of the New York Knicks in 1994. He played 11 seasons in the NBA and then served as an assistant coach with the Houston Rockets for two years. Ward was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Taking his skills and experience to younger generations, Ward created and underwrote Christian basketball camps for boys and girls ages 8 to 18. In 2007, he accepted a position as assistant coach for the varsity boys' basketball and football teams at Westbury Christian School in Houston. A year later, he was named to his current position as head football coach.
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Geological Sample Test Technicians
Also called: Laboratory Technician, Organic Section Technical Lead, Physical Science Technician, Quality Control Technician (QC Technician)
In the military: see titles from the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
In the Army: Petroleum Laboratory Specialist
In the Coast Guard: LDO - Meteorology/Oceanography
In the Marine Corps: Petroleum Laboratory Specialist
In the Navy: LDO - Meteorology/Oceanography; Oil Analysis Operator/Evaluator
What they do:Test or analyze geological samples, crude oil, or minerals to detect presence of petroleum, gas, or mineral deposits indicating potential for exploration or production or to determine physical or chemical properties to ensure that products meet quality standards.
On the job, you would:
- Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
- Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
- Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
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Max and Paula Woodworth brought their five young children to experience the Family Earth and Sky Night at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Saturday night.
Scott, the oldest at 7, was asked about seeing the moon from telescope of longtime amateur astronomer Jim Cadieux. Then Scott's little brother Daniel pointed his finger to the sky – and the moon.
"We've taken several trips here," said Paula Woodworth. "There's a First Monday program for home-schooled children."
More than 300 adults and
children attended the event. The guest speaker was Russell Romonella, NASA's director for safety and mission assurance at the John F. Kennedy Space Center. His visit was sponsored by the Astronomy Club of Augusta.
Children also got to see Jupiter and its moons in the DuPont Observatory on the Ruth Patrick roof, shown by another astronomy buff, David Boyd. Children and their parents also could see the planetarium show, "Worlds in Motion" - observing a universe on the move.
Another popular Ruth Patrick "staffer" greeted the kids. Raleigh is an owl who has lived at the facility for the past four years. He was injured in the city of Raleigh – hence his name – and could no longer fly.
Through training from student programs director Deborah McMurtrie, Raleigh has learned to remain on her glove and doesn't mind when kids come close to say hello.
Earlier, Garrett DeLaughter, 7, took a close look at models of the planets - all of them sized appropriately.
"He has always been treated in the planets," said his mother, Shannon DeLaughter.
The facility offered many activities Saturday, said the Earth and Sky Night coordinator, John Hutchens.
"I'm thrilled with the turnout," he said. "We had some help from the Girl Scouts, and the Aiken Master Gardeners also participated."
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Joined: 8/25/08
Ive seen the bot army. No joke it was a army of naked rangers and bears. But ive only seen em one area. Annoying to see but not a deal breaker for me.
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Joined: 10/27/04
"Pablo Picasso said art is a lie that tells the truth."
I've spent 180 hours in Guild Wars 2 and I've run into Bots once, and they didn't even bother me then when I did. Just did the event with them and moved on.
You guys make too much of a deal about nothing.
Apprentice Member
Joined: 9/02/10
<edit> nvm , I gave the botters waay too much credit :)
BTW, this is a hilarious suggestion from youtube:
How to deal with bots:Bring a mesmer with "Portal Entre" and lead him to his death..you can be sureboth bots and people using macros are spamming the lootkey which luckily also are the interact key..so you can either lead him to a lot of mobs that will kill him or to a cliff..might? take a couple of portals to travel a longer distance but its hilarious.
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Joined: 5/02/10
"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything."
Originally posted by Connmacart
Exactly! The over-exagerrated bot posts are nothing but the desperate attempt at trying to smear GW2's reputation in anyway possible.
Are there bots in GW2? Of course there are!
Do these bots make up the majority of the population in the zones they are affecting? Of course not.
Are they truly as big a detriment to the gameplay as stated in this thread? Not even close.
They are a nuisance and nothing more...and yes some servers may have more bots than others but no where near the numbers being stated. That is just good ol' fashioned libel (look it up) at its best. Now apparently by being honest about the problem and not blowing it out of proportion means im "Sticking my fingers in my ears and saying LALALALALA" or "I'm just another GW2 die-hard fanboi" then so be it. I'll continue to enjoy my time in game regardless. And for the record I have been playing since launch, 1 lvl 60, 1 lvl 36, and 1 lvl 18 (no 80's yet...dam you RL obligations!!! haha)....have yet to spot even one bot, at least no obvious ones at that.
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Joined: 8/02/08
Oh look another post with exaggerating claims about botting. True i have noticed maybe one or two bots in my 40 days of playing and True they can have the ability to alter in some way the economy. But i still have yet to seen its effects in the community. Do you work for blizzard by any chance? Oh and just curious, did those bots you CLAIM to have encounter effect your gameplaying experince? In reality there isnt any more a bot problem then there is in ANY mmo.
Please just shut this troll thread down.
Oh and i play in JQ server if anyone cared to know.
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Joined: 8/21/04
Logic be damned!
Originally posted by ButeoRegalis
That is hilarious and I would LOVE to see a YouTube example of that!
I've probably been lurking for way, way too long.
Originally posted by BadSpock
Thing that disappoints me the most is that I constantly will go out of my way to get bots killed. Pull a crap ton of mobs then have them sit all over them. Sadly thou, people are stupid. Thus they see dead corpse lying there, walk up to it and rez it because its free exp, even though I tell them that it is a bot. They shrug and go not my problem, and go on their way. Sadly it's clearly not a problem to the majority of the players since noone cares whether one can do whatever it wants or not. People are to blaim just as much as the dev's and the botters. If people don't care besides a select few, why should the devs? They got more important things to deal with.
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Joined: 1/30/09
Originally posted by BadSpock
Another one I've read about is buying some fireworks in Rata Sum, and then drop them off bots feet... they pick them up and since they change the weapon skills, they run around shooting fireworks instead of attacking mobs.. :)
What can men do against such reckless hate?
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Joined: 3/23/10
What benefit exactly does a 12 page bitching and whining thread breaking forum rules give to ANet that not only acknowledges the issue but has created an entire security team to fight it?
If nothing else I commend them for trying to keep their forums sane.
Apprentice Member
Joined: 10/14/06
Oh noes there are bots in a popular game. that's outragous. And the company behing it doesn't ban them withing an hour of report. Unforgivable.
Seriously people need to get a life and undrestand the world isn't perfect. DEAL WITH IT.
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Joined: 10/21/06
i play on devona's rest and i see bots every time i go to human starting area, i.e. the apple orchard with the spiders, and the area with the giant cave troll. All hours of the day every day.
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Originally posted by JeroKane
Wrong game
I will say I see bots and get mail, I do understand bots being in every MMO, and I do understand ANET working on the issue, if correct and using common sense, the bots would be fucking with ANET's income? Because if that's not the case, then sure that can be iffy.
Do I see a lot of bots, no, but i'm aware they can be redundant in [certaint] areas on different servers with different locations.
So, that being said, if it's that much of an issue and somehow effecting you, please be patient, or log off, get some fresh air or play another game, if you must or would rather play another MMO, then do so.
Remember when they do fix or actually clear majority of the botting problem you can come back.
You guys be easy and enjoy your lives, oh and ANET is hiring if you want to fix the problem in the snap of a finger I suggest getting a job at A-NET and fixing the issue in the timely fashion you prefer. In fact this goes out to any who have these short of issues with any game, it's good not to be oblvious but if it's really easy please go fix it. Now if companies like A-NET aren't hiring then refer to my other suggestions.
If my suggestions suck then hey I'm not sorry, nor am I trying to be an asshole, just it is what it is honestly.
Takecare fellas and peace/deuces.
Edited: Actually I decided to come back, forgot to say, it's not a bad thing to keep complaining, because that's how shit gets changed, acting an ass about the complaint doesn't make shit happen faster, only reason I finally am saying my 2 cents now is because I agreed with the posts earlier about botting, and I don't know about you guys but I already can tell A-Net [gets it] "but if they 'get it' why aren't they gone?" because fixing shit like that probally isn't that easy, [DUH].
"How was the OP acting an ass he/she was just making a statement." figure it out yourselves, I also put acusations in same category as acting an ass.
Also to those who keep tryin to act like it's not an issue shut that mess up please, because the bots are there, they may not be a major issue for your server and etc but it's possible esle where.
So am I on sides no not really, though I will be vocal in a few months if the bots [increase] rather than [decrease] so in essence I'll be with the complainers/bitchers lol.
Now deuces and enjoy life.
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I'm not afraid to tell trolls what they [need] to hear, even if that means for me to have an forced absence afterwards.
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Joined: 8/28/06
OP, man I'm guessing you must enjoy the drama. Why would you waste so much energy in something that seems to aggravates you to no end. I suggest you try your luck maybe try another server. Other then that you would have to play rpg games cause it's everywhere. I see bot gangs here and there in GW2, do I let it spoil my fun, nope. I know they effect the game negatively, geeeze OP the youtube vids, gw2 posts, yikes, need to be heard I hear ya, I'm with you, it sucks. Hey at least in GW2 they can't take loot or nodes and I notice most of them are killing yellow mobs. I do feel like a tool when I rez one or chat with the nobody. Hell I was on my alt and having trouble with a skill point solo dieing a few times, so I dragged the mob over to a few of them and finished it and moved on. Hey use what you got right? Bottom line, I do my thing my game times limited I'm no bot cop let Anet figure it out it's their job.
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Joined: 11/16/05
Thats the gold sellers selling stuff at a lost most of the time. To them its nothing. When you have 20 bots farming 24/7 you can easily sell stuff low (even at a lost to what most others would be able to sell at). To them its doesnt matter since making gold is there primary goal. Rather its selling so low noone else can match it or what have you. You find what people are going to buy the most and you sell it cheaper then anyone else.
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Joined: 8/15/08
Originally posted by JeroKane
You cant have harvesting nodes cleared on you. BOTs suck but they dont clear nodes and when I see them near a DE I am doing they never kill things so fast that I cant get damage in and get credit. I still want all BOTs banned. The problem is a lot of what people call BOTs are farmers.
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Joined: 12/07/05
Really Uncle Bugs?
Spirit of Fair Play is slain by Online Community!
OP, that shutdown post is just a red flag that AN is overwhelmed by the bot problem currently. It has a level of chippiness to it that shows some frustration leaking out.
Given that, it's probably the right call to go dark until they have the banhammer of d00m ready. If they did a daily "We apologize for the inconvienence, and thank you for your patience" post the actual players would start saying "URGE TO KILL RISING" and troll each one to death. Silence and speculation that something's happening Soon can't do more damage than timely confirmation that nothing IS happening now. Still, they way AN's going about it is pretty ham-fisted so far.
And there is absolutely a real problem happening. If you, as a player, haven't seen it for yourself, count your lucky shinies. If AN can't get it under control you WILL see them eventually, and they WILL start blocking your game in one way or another, as it's just a matter of time if left unchecked.
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Joined: 4/01/10
I have no idea how bad the botting problem is since i did not log in for a couple weeks but most ppl who complain about them seem to argue that they destroy the economy and that is bad since the players have a harder time getting gold.
So they complain that Anet is too slow to deal with a problem which makes it harder for the players to get gold which they can use on gems....
I do not understand that
Don't all of you who complain about botting see that its good for business?
You have a hard time to earn gems with gold so you end up spending money for them and the GW2 fans are doing a great job of discrediting everyone who claims bots are a problem so Anets image is saved sounds like a win win for me and i as a company would have my employees botting as well ;)
That of course only works if the argument about botting destroying economies is valid tho ;)
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Joined: 11/19/05
The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp.
I do NOT understand the point of people defending the botting situation by downplaying it with 'oh look another exaggerated post regarding...' All I can figure is that either the naysayers are true fanbois and feeling 'their game' is being attacked or they buy/sell gold. Or they are just jackasses. There is always that.
The bots are there and all over the place. I've been on 3 servers and they all have bots, in all areas and lots of them. Many are getting much more subtle, many of the names are 'legitimate-ish' and a lot of them are using warping programs rather than running trains (though the trains are still frequent enough but they are still there. Some of the bots both trains and warpers are running in guilds now. *sigh*
I've gotten so used to them, I just report them when I see them if they don't warp/run out of range and then I move on.
If 1K people say it's happening and 50 say not...guess who is the more likely in accuracy.
ANet is just blocking the posts because all it does is incite more upset. The issue is real though. I am sure they are working on it but it's disappointing that they've taken the 'block all comments' approach.
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Joined: 8/15/08
Originally posted by Doomedfox
GW2 has BOTs, BOTs hurt the in game economy without a doubt. But people keep talking about buying Gems with money like Gems are needed. You dont ever need to buy gems so people saying that BOTs help Anet make money are wrong and dont understand.
Anet is not paying for Botting. Such claims are ridiculous.
Elite Member
Joined: 4/29/10
I miss the days when there were actually people doing the gold farming. You know, the guy from country X who had to meet a quota but was basically friendly and would sometimes do an instance run for fun.
I'll still take ANets response over Blizzards non response on the subject.


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The Bulldogs took a 54-44 lead on Van Scyoc's three-pointer with 11:36 left in the game. It capped a 9-2 run as the Cadets looked in control. Chattanooga had an immediate response.
Mason was strong on the offensive boards scoring a put-back to open a 9-0 run for the Mocs. He added a jumper before Ronrico White (Knoxville, Tenn.) tallied a layup and three-pointer with 9:26 to go to cut the lead to one, 54-53.
The Citadel would get the lead back to five, 58-53, on two Robinson free throws with 6:54 to play. After a three-pointer by Mason, Robinson made it a four-point game, 60-56, at 5:31. Hampton took over with three-pointers sandwiching a Stephen Elmore layup to knot the game at 62-all with 4:31 remaining.
From there the Mocs stellar free throw shooting took over. Following Mason's go-ahead jumper with 1:09 to go, 64-62, Chattanooga made all eight free throws in the final 30 seconds to secure the win. Six of those free throws came from one-and-bonus attempts.
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Kent StateUniversity's School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2012-2013 season with Spring Awakening, as part of the Roe Green Visiting Director Series. Tony Award-winning actor Michael Rupert will direct the production. The show will run Feb.15 through 24 in Kent State University's E. Turner Stump Theatre at the Music and Speech Building at 1325 Theatre Drive, Kent, Ohio.
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Visiting director Michael Rupert is an actor, director and composer. Rupert has appeared on Broadway in such shows as Legally Blonde, Ragtime, Pippin, City of Angels and the 1986 revival of Sweet Charity, a performance for which he won a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award.
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HAMBURG, N.Y. – Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon chose two outstanding Hamburg residents as November's Citizens of the Month. During the Nov. 29, 2012 session, Legislator Dixon presented a proclamation to Walter and Mary Iwanenko in recognition of the countless hours they have given to the community through various endeavors. Dr. Walter Iwanenko is Dean of Graduate Studies and professor of public administration at Hilbert College.
Most recently, the Iwanenkos served as project managers, overseeing the building of a community playground at Baker Victory Services-Child Pro in the City of Lackawanna. The Iwanenkos coordinated with Hilbert students and hundreds of volunteers, and worked diligently to complete the project in one day. Sponsored by the Buffalo Bills, KaBoom! and the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council in Western New York, the playground is a symbol of community spirit.
"On the day of the playground building, the site was very busy but very well organized. Even when Mother Nature didn't cooperate, with downpours falling on the site throughout the afternoon, everything ran smoothly thanks to Walter and Mary's leadership. Many different groups and individuals came together and seamlessly built not just a playground but a place where families can safely bring their kids and youths can enjoy being outside, getting exercise. Walter and Mary are true stewards of the community and their efforts can be seen throughout the community. I want to thank them for their dedication and it is my honor to name them the November 2012 Erie County Legislature Citizens of the Month," said Legislator Dixon.
"It takes a village to raise a child and it took a community to build a playground. When you can gather over 200 volunteers in the pouring rain for one day to build a playground for families in our community, you know the spirit of service lives in Western New York. Our efforts to educate our children and young adults through service goes beyond classroom learning, it is life learning, it is teaching the values of respect and compassion for others," said the Iwanenkos.
The Iwanenkos are also involved in Empire West Little Loop Football, Lackawanna Mayor's Economic Development Council, Lackawanna Housing Development Council, Erie County Early Intervention Program, Our Lady of Victory, the Lackawanna Food Pantry, the Chamber of Commerce and MS Society.
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The refusal by both parties to negotiate an agreement on the budget reached a point that they are like two little kids who can't get along.
To top it off, the president and top Democrats have reached the point of name calling the Republicans terrorists, arsonists, etc., for not giving in to President Obama's demands for support for Obamacare. How crazy is this?
Recently, at the gym, a friend and I were discussing the situation and he told me this isn't about Obamacare, because the bill is called the Affordable Care Act.
Then it dawned on me why the president won't negotiate, nor will Harry Reid. It is about not what the bill is called, but what is the media and the public almost always refers to it as, Obamacare. It is the president's legacy.
If this Affordable Care Act or Obamacare or whatever you choose to call it, fails, what does the president have to show for eight years in office?
A tremendous increase in the national debt (more than $5 trillion so far; more than all the previous administrations put together; the Bengazi incident; the IRS' focusing on and preventing "Tea Party" and other conservative groups from getting "nonprofit" status; NSA/CIA or whatever other intelligence groups are out there spying on everyone and gathering all sorts of personal data without anyone's knowledge or permission; the "Fast and Furious" weapons fiasco; and on and on. Being the narcissist he is, President Obama can't let this bill fail.
You need to sit down and think this through. Are you and especially this country better off today than we were five years ago? Think about it.
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On April 24-26, Disney's "High School Musical" will be performed by the Sylvania Southview High School theater department.
According to Brandi Shepard, the director, this high-energy musical includes themes relatable to all students.
"We're not just taking the movie and putting it onstage. We're really making it our own," said Shepard. "We're really trying to make these characters real-to-life, not just caricatures. I think the message from the show is something every high school kid can relate to. It's about figuring out where you belong, whether or not you're in the right clique. It's really high-energy."
One of Shepard's biggest challenges was changing rehearsal schedules to accommodate extra school hours, which resulted from excessive snow days. The show involves over 100 students who are either acting or working on the technical crew.
"It's a lot to manage," Shepard said. "I always try to stress to the kids that academics come first, that they need to use their study halls and weekends to get ahead. Rehearsals are 3 hours, and with extended school days it can be hard."
Shepard said one of her biggest goals is to teach them acting techniques rather than let them imitate actors from the film. The 68-student cast includes a wide variety of stage experience, and Shepard said even the shyer students become energetic when they're creating their characters.
"I play the crazy theater teacher, Ms. Darbus," said sophomore Sara Young. "Specifically for my character, it's easy to connect because I'm a theater freak. I've been doing theater for 12 years, and this is my 25th show."
In addition to acting, the show also gives students the opportunity to work in technical design and run crew.
"This is my first time being set designer for a show," said senior Theron Wineinger. "What I like about it is it really brings people together."
"Being stage manager is great because it's a very technical role, but I also get to interact with the actors and the set crew," said Erin Duffee, a junior.
According to Shepard, many of her students plan on specializing in technical theater after graduation. Past graduates have earned their Screen Actors Guild memberships and Equity cards.
"When you're part of theater you're part of a family, and you've always got someone to eat lunch with. It makes me happy to see that attitude in my students," Shepard said. "I also have a wonderful booster organization. They've done so much to help me spoil the kids."
Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available at southviewtheatre.org and showtix4u.com. Cost is $8-$20 depending on seating. Although tickets are available at the door, reservations are recommended. Sylvania Southview High School is located at 7225 Sylvania Ave.
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Consumer want iPads over Kindle Fire...Well duh!
Consumers want the iPad over Kindle Fire for the holidays
In a new survey conducted by ChangeWave, consumers polled over which tablet they'll be purchasing this holiday season showed heavy demand for the Apple iPad over competing Android tablets and the Amazon Kindle Fire.
Apple continues to show enormous strength in the tablet market, where it's enjoying the best quarter in its history, according to the survey. But while two-out-of-every-three future buyers plan on purchasing an Apple iPad (65%), for the first time since the launch of the original model, there is a double-digit contender for the number two spot. Better than one-in-five planned purchasers (22%) say they'll buy a Kindle Fire.
Interestingly, it looks like the Kindle Fire may be eating away at Android tablet demand even though Android tablets have been on the market for some time now, which could be an added boon for Apple.
In addition, 74 percent of iPad owners are "Very Satisfied" compared to 49 percent for all other tablet makers combined. Looking at the market overall, demand for tablets in general has seen a large increase over the past few months, jumping from 6 percent of respondents to 14 percent.
With the majority of demand siding with Apple's iPad, paired with general tablet interest more than doubling in the past 90 days, it's easy to guess that Apple shouldn't have too much difficulty holding a strong position in the market through 2012.
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Consumers want the iPad over Kindle Fire for the holidays
I think TiPb would appreciate a more thought out comment...Well duh!
Umm...Kindle Fire IS Android. Why the forced separation of the two?
Probably because it's so heavily skinned that it's barely recognizable as Android as we're used to seeing it, and lacks core Android functions like the Android Market and Google Apps. Labeling the third category as "Other Android" would have been better for form's sake, though.
I'm cool w/ the chart. It is tablet vs tablet vs tablet. This post though separates Fire from Android though.
Skin aside, it is Android. It is sans the Google apps but they are apps [not the core].
This does not surprise me one bit. Speaking from personal experience owning three tablets (Nook Color, HP TouchPad and iPad2), nothing comes close to the user experience on the iPad2. Nothing. Sure I can find some good things to say about the other two :
- Nook Color has a nice design and is infinitely flexible if you're into (or capable of) loading custom ROMs.
- The HP TouchPad has a brilliant operating system in webOS. Been a huge fan of it since it launched. Great multitasking, brilliant UI and I absolutely ADORE the keyboard.
Despite those things, my iPad2 is the device I carry and use on a daily basis. The smoothness of the UI, the consistent performance, gorgeous hardware and incredible availability of apps and games make it indispensable. In short, it's the device that made me an Apple fan.
The public at large are smarter than some of these tech companies give them credit for.
Very true. A family can buy two Fire's and a Kindle Touch for the same price of an iPad. Price matters.
You're 100% correct regarding the $200 price point. It's all about affordability.
One thing I notice is within less than a month the [surveyed] demand for a Fire is 1/3 of that of the iPad.
To read the same survey another way:
Kindle Fire purchase intent already at one-third the iPad's levelhttp://www.splatf.com/2011/11/changewave-kindle-fire/
Gotta love the press. :)
So you walk everywhere because you can't afford the Lamborghini you really want? Your thought pattern, ma'am, is way off reality.
People who want a cheap Android Tablet, will get one. People who want a Tablet with more functionality, will buy an iPad. I'll be waiting for the iPad 3 announcement next year before I buy a Tablet.
It is heavily skinned but it is Android. Yes, Amazon states it is built on Android.
Facts can't be removed by a skin or ecosystem.
lol. It is a matter of opinion. I'm open to the ideas/reasons but facts are facts.
I think Amazon is right not to tout it as an Android tablet. By saying that you have certain expectations out of the box [Google apps, namely].


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The Georgetown County Sheriffs Office has released a surveillance camera photo of a man who allegedly robbed Not 2 Shabby in Murrells Inlet
It happened at around 11:30 p.m. on May 2.
The female victim told police that she was walking from her vehicle in the parking lot when she saw a vehicle pull into the lot and pull in by Backyard Birds. She entered her business but did not lock the door behind her.
While placing the boxes on the counter she heard the door buzzer behind her, indicating someone was entering the business. She saw a black male with a bandana over part of his face, armed with an automatic handgun.
The victim told police the man repeatedly asked where it at, where it at, while pointing the gun at her. According tot he incident report she told the man there was no cash in the register but the man told her youd better give it up or Ill pop you.
The man demanded she give him her pocketbook and then told her to go into the back room. The victim told police she believed the man was going to follow her into the back room and kill her. When she entered the room she heard the door buzzer again. She went into the front of the store and grabbed her phone and called 911.
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Skimming the field of the AT&T National is like looking through a list of some of the PGA Tour's finest veterans. There is a U.S. Open champion (Jim Furyk), a man entrusted with Ryder Cup captaincy (Davis Love III) and a Claret Jug winner (Stewart Cink). Yet as Friday ended — the second day of golf play at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda — a 19-year-old sits atop the leaderboard, well ahead of those polished veterans and two strokes better than anybody not named Roberto Castro.
Jordan Spieth, who spent just one year at the University of Texas before turning pro, is competing in the AT&T by way of sponsor exemption. He turned in one of the better rounds of his career on Friday, making five birdies — all on the front nine — and managing 7,574-yard, par 71 Blue Course without a single bogey to capture a share of the lead (7-under par) with Castro (66-69).
"In order to be in that position, you've got to drive the ball really well," said Spieth, who made his Tour debut in 2010 at age 16. He refers to fellow golfers Lee Trevino and Tom Watson as "Mr. Trevino" and "Mr. Watson," and was too young to remember Ernie Els winning the 1997 U.S. Open at Congressional. "I think that was the key today. I just need to not think too far ahead this weekend. We're only halfway through the tournament. So there's a long way to go. I'm happy with what I'm doing as far as hitting greens."
And Spieth (69-66) isn't just hitting the greens, he's lobbing in his Titleist balls right next to the pin. Combined between the first two rounds, the Texan has regularly hit his approach shot to within 20 feet of the hole, setting him up for eight total birdies, which is the ninth most of anybody in the field. Play on Friday afternoon was cut short due to thunderstorms and it is expected to resume at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.
"Yesterday I actually gave myself a lot of great opportunities to shoot a few strokes better, and I didn't make a putt outside of about eight feet, which was on the last hole," Spieth said on Friday. "So I was looking for improving on my putting today. Got off to a hot start right there on one. Able to make the turn at 5-under. ... I'm excited for what the weekend's going to bring."
Spieth, though he is far and away the greenest player at the top of the leaderboard, he is just the beginning of the youngsters in contention. Of the 13 players currently in the top 10 — seven are tied for seventh — eight are less than 30 and four (Cameron Tringale, Russell Henley, David Lingmerth and Spieth) are less than 25. Cink is the most grizzled vet at the top and he is just 40. It comes just a week after Ken Duke, 44, won the Traveler's Championship.
"It's nice to see ... some of the younger guys moving up," Cink said after his round of a 2-under 69 put him in seventh place. "Roberto is having a good growing spell this year and coming into his own, and Cameron's proven that he's a really solid player, too.
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SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – Finishing the weekend 2-1, The New Mexico state softball team defeated the Texas State Bobcats 3-2 in eight innings on Saturday afternoon, April 20, at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. NM State now sits on a 32-15 record with a 13-2 record in Western athletic Conference play.
A solo home run by Malena Padilla, a single by sophomore Staci Rodriguez and four singles in the top of the eighth inning made the difference for the Aggies to win their 12th conference game this season.
Senior Alex Newman worked the first five innings in the circle with two strikeouts and just two walks. She allowed one earned run before freshman Makayla McAdams came in to finish the game with three complete innings and three strikeouts. She worked for her final strikeout to end the extra-inning battle for the Aggies.
"It was nice to come out and finish the weekend with a win," head coach Kathy Rodolph said. "We really came out to win today, instead of playing like we had to defend, and that made the difference for us. We came out swinging and played well to finish the weekend."
Each team singled in the first inning, but it was the second inning that gave the Aggies a 1-0 lead off the bat of Padilla. The sophomore blasted her fourth home run of the season over the left field wall to lead off the inning.
The Aggies sent the Bobcats away in order in the second and the Aggies did the same in their half of the third. Texas State had a big third inning with a pair of singles and an error at first to load the bases. A fielder's choice plated the run, but NM State was able to get an out at third.
With the score tied 1-1, NM State got itself out of the inning with two line outs in the infield after a walk loaded the bases once more.
Padilla earned her second hit of the day with a single to the left side in the fourth. She finished the day 3-for-4 with one RBI and two runs.
TSU singles and had a sacrifice bunt in the home half of that inning. A walk loaded the bases for the Bobcats once more, but a groundout to first and Newman's second strikeout of the day left the Bobcats stranded.
Senior Amber Olive led off the top of the fifth with a triple back to the center field wall. She was brought around off the bat of Rodriguez with a single through the left side with two outs and a full count, giving the Aggies a 2-1 advantage.
Texas State knotted the game at two apiece in the bottom half of the fifth with a single up the middle and two sacrifice bunts to move her around the bases and across the plate.
A Texas state error put pinch hitter Lacey Rother on base and a long-ball single by senior Teresa Conrad put Aggies on the corners. NM State was unable to move those runners after a strikeout and fly out ended the inning.
Sending the Bobcats away in order in the bottom of the sixth, NM State led off with a single by Olive. She was moved over to third off a sacrifice bunt by Covarrubia and a groundout by Rodriguez, but left sitting.
As the Aggies and the Bobcats headed into extra innings, Padilla, Conrad and Alyssa Ruiz each singled to load the bases and senior Tehani Kaaihue got a base hit up the right side to score Padilla, giving NM State a 3-2 lead.
NM State was able to hold out for the win as TSU had two singles in the bottom of the eighth, but McAdams was able to get the final strikeout of the day to end the game.
The Aggies wrap up the home portion of the 2013 schedule by welcoming the Seattle Redhawks on April 26-27, as part of Senior Weekend. The teams meet on Friday, April 26 at 6 p.m., and then finish the weekend with a doubleheader on Saturday at 4 p.m. After the conclusion of the final game on Saturday evening, the Aggies will recognize and honor the 2013 senior class.