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ELKIN - Looking for a statement win to add to their season resume, the Buckin' Elks let an ideal opportunity slip through their fingers Friday night.
Squaring off with second-place Wilkes Central, Elkin allowed two fourth-quarter touchdowns to fall 21-7 on Senior Night at Grissom Stadium.
"We had a good effort on defense; I'm proud of the way they played. We played defense well against two good backs and a good football team," Elkin head coach Scott Wood explained. "But their defensive front was a lot more than we could handle tonight. Offensively, we just couldn't get in sync in any fashion. You have to compliment them; that's probably the best defensive line we've seen all year."
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The Elks went three-and-out as the Eagles drove down the field. A four-yard touchdown run gave Central a 14-7 lead with just over six minutes remaining.
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Elkin's defense turned in one of its finest performances of the year, limiting a high-powered Central offense for more than three quarters. The Eagles came into the meeting scoring more than 31 points per game.
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ROCKFORD — The Battle of Rockford and 150th anniversary of the Bond School House Shootout took place yesterday, and will continue today in Rockford, in the area surrounding Rockford General Store.
Reenactors from the 7th, 12th, 13th, 21st, 28th, and 63rd N.C. Calvary groups took part, as well as the 24th Virginia Calvary.
Snow began to fall as the reenactors prepared to portray the militia and deserters who were involved in a shoot out on Feb. 12, 1863, in Yadkin County.
The lightly falling snow would normally discourage those who are involved in outdoor activities, but the men, women and children in Rockford were enlivened by the winter weather.
The reason for this excitement was the real-life events behind the historical dramatization: 150 years ago, light snow was falling in the hours before the Bond School House shooting in Yadkin County.
"It was snow-covered ground when this took place, so it couldn't get better than this," Dave James from Concord said, as he prepared to join the dramatization as a member of the militia.
James said he has been involved in reenactments for "around 50 years" and became interested because of his fascination with history.
Dave James' wife Judy became involved with the reenactments when she met her husband. She said she loves the "big family atmosphere" that is a part of the 63rd Calvary group. "It doesn't matter the rank, everyone pitches in to make this a great experience." She said she is the cook for the 63rd N.C. Calvary. On the menu for breakfast was bacon, eggs, and sausage with a stew planned for supper, all prepared over an open campfire.
Kevin Cooper of East Bend traveled to Rockford because of his love of history. He became involved around nine years ago, after he attended a reenactment with friends and enjoyed the experience. Cooper is playing the part of one of the men who were hiding in the Bond School House, as well as participating in the Battle of Rockford yesterday and today.
More than 100 people gathered outside of the Rockford General Store to watch the historical dramatization and reenactment of the Bond School House Shooting that occurred between local militia and men hiding in the building near Deep Creek Friends Church.
Brad Craver of Winston-Salem attended with his two sons, one of whom is part of a group of filmmakers, Front Yard Films, who were filming the event. Craver said he has been part of reenactments for 12 years and enjoys attending with his sons. He served as an announcer and coordinator, helping Greg Cheek with the dramatization.
Cheek compiled the script for the first performance of the events, as well as coordinated the scenes. Cheek also served as a narrator for the reenactment. He explained the history behind the events and told the crowd it would not have been possible without books written by the late Frances Casstevens, who passed away in 2009 before she could see her dream fulfilled — she always wanted the story to be told through a dramatic presentation.
The Yadkin County Bond House School Shooting of 1863
The Bond House School Shooting began when Jesse Dobbins, his brother William, and around a dozen men, some of whom were pacifist Quakers, took shelter in the Bond School. The men were evading the conscription laws of the Confederate army, which stated men who lived in North Carolina could be drafted since the state seceded from the United States and joined the Confederacy.
William Dobbins had escaped from the Yadkin County jail, where he was imprisoned after being arrested for "draft dodging." The group planned to escape the state through the mountains and planned to head west.
A passerby saw the men enter the school and reported the incident to Capt. James West, who was justice of the peace in Yadkinville. West gathered a group of men (numbers range from 15 to as many as 50) in the local militia and headed toward the school, stopping first at the home of Daniel Vestal, a local Quaker.
The reenactors acted out the scenes as Cheek read the narration, pausing for lines from those portraying the individuals who were involved.
While resting at the home of the Vestals, Mrs. Vestal told West that he would be shot if he tried to arrest the men, and said the men were harmless and he should let them go. Despite the warning, West and the militia headed to the school.
When West and the militia arrived, one of the men inside the school fired his gun and killed West instantly after West knocked on the store and demanded the men surrender. A shoot out followed and John Williams also was killed, as well as Eck Allgood, who was the first man to run from the school. Several men from both sides were wounded.
The first person on the scene after the shooting was Jesse Dobbins' wife, portrayed by Judy James, who discovered John Williams dead near the school.
According to Cheek, local tradition stated that the "Willard boys did most of the shooting, with one member of the militia supposedly reporting that he saw Benjamin Willard shoot Captain West."
Those who escaped faced indictments and Jesse Dobbins was accused of shooting West. Several surrendered, but Jesse and his brother William escaped to Kentucky and joined an artillery unit. After William died, Jesse returned to Yadkin County after the end of the Civil War, where he faced judgement by many people who still believed he shot West.
All charges were dropped and Dobbins settled down and started a farm and a mill, but he was found dead in his mill in 1883. Cheek said that many local people believed he was murdered by those who still believed he killed West, but this was never proven to be true.
Cheek said many questions remain about the shoot out, but he is proud he could fulfill Casstevens' dream for a dramatization of the events that took place in Yadkin County. "It was her dream and that was in my heart and I hope we did it justice."
The first time the dramatization was practiced was Saturday morning, and Cheek said he was impressed by the skills of the reenactors who were involved. "All we did was share the scenario and the reenactors did the great job of really taking on the roles. Plus, we had a good crowd today and it was really encouraging to us — it couldn't have worked out any better. We had no idea where to do this, then we realized Rockford was the perfect place…it really worked out for us."
Several descendants of some of the men involved in the shoot out were in the audience and they were recognized at the end of the dramatization.
One descendant was the great-great-grandson of John Williams and another man was descended from a brother of Benjamin Willard, who was in the militia.
Robert West, from Winston-Salem, grew up in Yadkin County and said he had no idea he was descended from Capt. James West until he was 51 years old. West said he was at the Yadkin County Library, researching his family history, when Frances Casstevens approached him and told him she had something she wanted him to read.
"Frances went and found a Yadkin County Heritage book and in it was a picture of him (Captain West). I checked back and I found the link — I was descended from his son, James. Later, I was fortunate enough to go out and see the stepping stone from the old school house where it happened. It was at the edge of a cornfield and as I was standing there I got chills. These guys who did this [reenactment] today walked in the footsteps of history, it was living history."
Events continue in Rockford today, with a 10:30 a.m. church service in the amphitheater behind the Rockford General Store and the Battle of Rockford, Part 2 at 2 p.m., as well as living history exhibits and military camps that are open to the public. All events are free and family-friendly.
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When the Soviet publishing house Fizkultura i Sport began publication of a series of chess books, I commented on their excellence, especially from a didactic point of view, though obviously for this purpose one needed a knowledge of Russian to be able to follow the text as well as the actual play in the examples quoted. I am pleased therefore to be able now to make one of these books available to the English-speaking chess public.
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West Virginia University's five public-private partnerships will contribute more than $81 million to local and state tax revenues during their 40-year lifespan, including almost $1.7 million annually, the Board of Governors learned Friday (April 4).
"These partnerships are an investment in the future of the greater Morgantown community and West Virginia University," Vice President for Administration and Finance Narvel Weese told the Board. "They will also help revitalize areas of Morgantown while helping address traffic congestion and improving the student experience.
"They also bring much-needed tax revenue to city, county and state coffers to assist with area projects and purchases such as road paving and other infrastructure and capital improvements," Weese said.
The five projects are:
The partnerships "lead to revitalized neighborhoods throughout the community, and provide more walkability options, while providing a financial return to WVU as well as our community and taxpayers through additional jobs, taxes and economic and population growth," Weese said.
The estimated financial impact on local and state governments, Weese said, will include $5.3 million in building and occupation taxes to the City of Morgantown, with annual revenues of $427,500 to the City; $502,500 to Monongalia County; and $750,000 in sales tax to the state, bringing the overall 40-year impact to $81.4 million.
He also noted that WVU uses revenue from the projects to fund its participation, meaning that no tuition or state tax dollars are used for design or construction.
The projects address several key strategic issues at WVU, Weese said, including insufficient, inflexible and outdated on-campus housing, lack of student-support and amenities on the Evansdale Campus and the need to upgrade baseball facilities to compete in the Big 12 athletic conference.
Other benefits include:
An important statistic related to student housing, Weese added, is that WVU is only providing 25 percent of the student population with accommodations; the private sector is still taking care of 75 percent of the University's student population.
Board Chairman James Dailey II praised the "smart growth" these projects represent.
"It's strategic for our University … and for our community and our state," he said following the meeting.
"In this day and age of dwindling state and federal dollars for higher education, this is exactly what we must do—look for alternative revenue streams."
Morgantown Mayor Jenny Selin assured the Board that the City and the University "get along" and that Morgantown is "proud to be the home of the state's flagship institution."
"We appreciate that these mixed-use partnerships are taking care of blighted areas and allowing for a more walkable city," she said. "There's lots of promise."
She listed many of the partnerships in which the City and University are cooperating, including a Safe Communities Initiative and an upcoming conference on looking for solutions to underage drinking; the long-standing Sunnyside Up partnership; a River Town initiative to take advantage of the area's waterfronts; and her hope for a future project on innovative transportation solutions.
In response to Dailey's encouragement for City officials to improve Morgantown Municipal Airport, Selin said the University is helping conduct several studies in support of efforts to expand the runway.
Frank Vitale, president of the Greater Morgantown Chamber of Commerce, praised WVU for undertaking the public-private initiatives and called WVU the "lynchpin to our community's prosperity ? and the economic engine that brings us all success."
President Gordon Gee thanked Chamber and City officials for attending the meeting, saying, "You can't have a great University without a great City or a great City without a great University."
Academic initiatives
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.
The new School integrates departments and programs in political science, public administration, international studies and leadership studies under one administrative area, following in the footsteps of other successful models such as those at the University of Arizona and Oregon State.
All existing degree programs will be sustained, officials say, and the move – effective Aug. 16 – will increase efficiencies, enhance interdisciplinary research and learning and provide a platform for external funding and relationships that will enhance academic initiatives and strengthen public policy research.
Also, in Eberly, the Board approved the establishment of a Department of Forensic and Investigative Science, reflecting the evolution from a program to an academic unit and the positioning of WVU as a national leader in forensic science and education.
The program's roots go back to collaborations with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Systems division. Officials point out that both undergraduate and master's degree programs are accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Science – only six institutions offer accredited forensic science programs at both these levels.
In the School of Medicine, a Master of Health Sciences degree is being created. The Board voted to approve the integrated curriculum that crosses medicine, pharmacy, public health and dentistry for Fall 2014 delivery. It is intended to provide career opportunities in multiple work environments whether it be government, education or preparation for professional programs in health-related fields, officials say.
President's report
President Gee, in his report to the Board, said he will complete a 55-county tour this summer, visiting with alumni, friends, public schools and colleges and other partners "in every nook and cranny" in the state. It's a "boots-on-the-ground approach" to reach out to citizens where they are, he said, and underscores the University's land-grant mission to serve our communities.
One stop was in Pocahontas County, he noted, and included a tour of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, which he called "an important worldwide treasure in scientific research."
He called on WVU physicists D.J. Pisano and Maura McLaughlin to share with the Board some of the worldwide research they are conducting there.
The Board also heard a report from Provost Michele Wheatly on the University's progress in providing MOOCs, or massive, open on-line courses. Two courses – one on the music industry and another on forensic accounting, will be launched in the fall, she said.
While acknowledging the higher education community had some initial reservations, Gee said, "Over the last 18 months, as the higher education community has begun to think more critically about these massive online classes, opportunities are abounding and faculty are using technology creatively. So, rather than MOOCs threatening research universities, they are becoming our best friend."
Provost Wheatly also reminded the Board that the Higher Learning Commission would be visiting campus next week for WVU's 10-year reaccreditation, and thanked all those involved with the extensive process.
Consent agenda
In other action, the Board approved:
Both plans will go before the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission for approval at this month's meeting.
The Board also learned that a new firm, CliftonLarsonAllen, will be conducting WVU's and other state institution's audits, saving the University some $100,000 annually.
A nominating committee was appointed consisting of Drew Payne, who will chair, along with Diane Lewis, Rob Alsop and David Alvarez to present a new slate of officers during the June 4-6 Board meetings at Jackson's Mill.
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Librarians at the Adult Reference Desk are available to help with questions related to the agricultural materials in the Thurmont Center, and will work to accommodate in-person, telephone & email research requests. If you have a complex research topic, you may want to alert us in advance so that we are better prepared to offer effective assistance in the time you have available.
- Because paper artifacts require temperature and humidity control. The temperature is maintained at 70 degrees, which can seem cool.
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- Other special rules of use for the Thurmont Center are outlined in our Rules of Use.
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Photocopies are $ .20 per page. All photocopies must be made by a library staff member. Some items in the collection are fragile, and may not be photocopied.
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After spending the entire offseason reinventing his swing in order to stay in Major League Baseball (MLB), the Houston Astros released outfielder J.D. Martinez a week before the start of the season.
At the age of 26, Martinez had already spent the better parts of three seasons with the Astros. The Astros have been in the midst of a major rebuilding project since 2011, and hold a record of 162-486 (.333 win percentage) since the start of that year.
J.D. Martinez was basically told by the worst team in Major League Baseball that he was not good enough to play for them.
When it was announced that Andy Dirks would be having back surgery in March that would keep him out until July, it was speculated that the Detroit Tigers would be in the hunt for an extra outfielder. On March 24, just two days after Martinez had been released, the Tigers inked him to a contract. Since he was not in spring training with the Tigers, he did not get to head north with the big club. Instead, he was sent to Toledo with the possibility of earning a call-up later in the season.
With the Mud Hens J.D. played in 17 games and clubbed 10 home runs, including a four-home run day when the Hens played a doubleheader in Columbus against Triple-A Cleveland. Martinez also carried a respectable .366 on-base percentage and a ridiculous slugging percentage of .846 in 71 Triple-A plate appearances.
Martinez was doing just about everything right with the bat when he got his call-up to Detroit on April 21. The Tigers needed more pop in their lineup, and were hoping that the hot stick Martinez was swinging would carry over into the show.
Over two months later, the move is still paying major dividends for the Tigers.
With an outfield that has disappointed both offensively and defensively so far, Martinez has been the single beacon of light. As of June 22, Martinez has a batting average of .310 with a robust OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) of .937, along with seven ding-dongs and 27 RBIs. On the other side of the ball, Martinez has exceeded expectations by playing admirable defense at the corner outfield positions.
Martinez's success has apparently caught the eyes of officials around the MLB, too. For the week of June 16-22, Martinez was named the American League player of the week. In that stretch, he hit .444 (12-27) with four homers, including a huge three-run blast in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians on Friday.
You might ask yourself how Martinez has gone from a fringe MLB player to a slugger right in the heart of the first-place Detroit Tigers lineup. Well, it's not simple, but put simply, it took a lot of hard work and dedication to the game of baseball. As was previously mentioned, Martinez worked in the offseason to reinvent his swing. He was looking for more consistency, and thought that in order to find it he needed a more fundamentally sound swing. He started by watching film of successful Major League hitters like former teammate Jason Castro, and current teammate Miguel Cabrera.
In order to put what he had learned to the test, Martinez went down to Venezuela last winter and played for Leones del Caracas in the Venezuelan Winter League. There, Martinez found some of what he was looking for — consistency. In 24 games Martinez hit .312 with six home runs and 18 RBIs.
Now, after working all offseason on perfecting an art that is not perfectible, Martinez has become a mainstay in the five hole behind Cabrera and Victor Martinez in the Tigers lineup. His contact-to-damage ratio has been off the charts, and while it's easy to say he will eventually regress, he's been the much-needed jolt the Detroit outfield has so desperately needed.
It's going to be very challenging for him to continue to perform at the rate he's been performing, but he's given fans reasons to believe he will rise to the challenge.
He spent all winter making adjustments. His next step will be making more adjustments as opposing pitchers adjust to him.
At the very least, he's given the Tigers organization something to think about. Dirks will start his rehabilitation assignment next week, and when he's ready to come back to Detroit, the front office will have to remove a player from the current roster. As of now, J.D. Martinez is making a name for himself around Major League Baseball, and in the process showing the Tigers why he deserves to stay.
Cameron J. Kaiser is a 2014 graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School heading to Florida Gulf Coast University this fall. He blogs about the Detroit Tigers on his website ttowntiger.com.
Tags: Andy Dirks, Cameron J. Kaiser, Detroit Tigers, J.D. Martinez, Jason Castro, Leones del Caracas, Miguel Cabrera, T-Town Tiger, Toledo Mud Hens, Venezuelan Winter League, Victor Martinez


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Friday, November 1, 2013
Cane Bay High School will host its annual Fall Community Fair on Nov.23 from 9 a.m. until noon at the front entrance of the school. Volunteers will give out Thanksgiving food baskets, other food and gently used clothing to needy members of the community.
The Church at Cane Bay, Del Webb, Providence Wesleyan Church, Ridge Baptist, Cane Bay Middle and Cane Bay Elementary schools are working with the high school on the event.
High school student organizations such as: DECA, BETA, National Honor Society, Student Council and FCA, are coordinating the food and clothing donations. Cane Bay High School principal Lee Westberry said hosting an event of this nature for the community is invaluable.
"As a school staff we are here to be more than just a leader in education for the students we serve. Events like these are opportunities for our students to be inspired about the difference they can make in the lives of others, starting in their own community. The value of that is beyond measure."
Those wishing to donate freshly washed, gently used clothing can drop them off at the school's front office before Nov.18.
Cane Bay Community families in need of a Thanksgiving food basket should contact CBHS's Katherine Smith at 899-8786 by Nov.19. Other food and clothing will be available on Nov.23 from 9 a.m. to noon.
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The 130-day campaign is in full swing, and our residential, hospital and foster care programs put on a good show for the Penny Challenge, raising a total of $2,700.
Inventor Center took the top prize for the money raised with $937.88. King House collected the most pennies, adding up to $291.42.
The next challenge is our birthday card campus. Through July 31, all FCCP offices, residential and hospital, will ask children to make birthday cards for KidsPeace's 130th celebration. The cards will be judged, and the winner will receive a $100 gift card.


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Where to find a solicitor
Stonewall has a list of solicitors on our What's in my area database. These are not intended to be recommendations but each firm included has completed Stonewall's checklist for gay friendly law firms. Each one will have their own arrangements for fees and criteria for cases that they accept.
You could also use the Law Society's register- all solicitors able to practice law (in England and Wales) are listed on this register. It is located at www.lawsociety.org.uk, (under Find a Solicitor).
Using a solicitor
A solicitor should:
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Rule 6 of the Solicitor's Code of Conduct sets out rules for solicitors in terms of equality and diversity. Solicitors have a duty not to discriminate, victimise or harass their clients on various equalities grounds, including sexual orientation. Any solicitor you work with should not discriminate against you or treat you unfairly because you are lesbian, gay or bisexual. A solicitor can refuse to take on a case, but not on discriminatory grounds.
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Solicitors are required by the Solicitor's Code of Conduct 2007 to have a complaints procedure. Disputes can often be resolved by using the firm's procedure straight away. However, if you can't agree on a resolution, you can contact the Legal Complaints Service for further help with the dispute. See www.legalcomplaints.org.uk or call their helpline on 0845 608 6565. (From late 2010 onwards this function will be carried out by a new organisation called the Office for Legal Complaints).
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Career technology and agriculture education teacher Mark Smith released information about the beef sales last week, stating that six processed steers hand raised by local FFA students would be for sale, but the meat was purchased almost as quickly as he hit the send button on the e-mail.
The beef was sold in quarters with each consisting of ground chuck, steaks, roast, cubed beef, brisket, and beef liver. The cattle are locally raised, which means they are completely free of growth hormones and antibiotics, and are grade choice, which is probably the reason for the quick sale.
Smith already has a waiting list for the beef quarters next year.
The cattle are raised by FFA members under the leadership of Smith. Calves and sponsors are needed for the program that will begin again in April. The teacher said the barn has 10 stalls, and that is how many students who will be in the program and how many sponsors for the program are needed.
The annual sponsorship costs approximately $1,000 but for that amount a calf is fed and taken care of by a student for a year. At the end of the year, the sponsor has ownership of the steer, and can fill their freezer with beef or sell it.
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Prince William Cancels Plans to Spend Time With Kate, Says Her Morning Sickness Lasts All Day
Prince William has made his first public appearance since Kate Middleton spent four days in the hospital with hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness). William attended the Winter Whites Gala in London on Saturday, where he briefly discussed how Kate is doing.
According to People, William spoke to Michael O'Higgens, a former chairman of homeless charity Centrepoint, about his bride. "[William] said they shouldn't call it morning sickness as it's a day and all night sickness," Michael said.
Inside the event, William discussed the issue of poverty in his country but canceled his scheduled appearance at the British Military Tournament at Earl's Court on Sunday in order to spend the day "privately with the Duchess instead," a spokesman said.
"It is well known that hyperemesis gravidarum often recurs and, until further notice, to allow the Duchess a degree of privacy during her pregnancy, we do not intend to offer regular condition checks or advise of routine developments associated with it," the spokesman said.
We hope that Kate feels better, and we love that Prince William is spending time with her. Talk about a real-life Prince Charming.
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At top speed Segways can hit around 20km/h, or just under 13 miles per hour. A segway is also estimated to be 3 times more efficient than a scooter.
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's tennis team ended its season with a 4-1 loss to Elon in the Southern Conference Tournament this afternoon. The Mocs advanced to the semifinals of the SoCon Championships for the first time since 2007, but close out the year with a 12-9 overall record.
The Phoenix opened by winning the doubles point on its home court at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center in Elon, N.C. Cameron Silverman and Stefan Fortmann defeated seniors Ankit Chopra (Chandigrah, India) and Roberto Vieira (Bedfordview, South Africa) 8-5 at No. 1. Brian Kowalski and Robert Lindgren followed with an 8-6 win over senior Chris Smith (Johnson City, Tenn.) and freshman John Peacey (Emerald, Australia) at No. 2.
Elon won the first two singles matches to take a 3-0 lead. Jordan Kaufman defeated Smith (6-2, 6-4) at No. 4 while Lindgren scored a (6-2, 7-6 (6)) win over Chopra at No. 3.
Senior Manuel Barroetavena put the Mocs on the board with a win at No. 2. He defeated Fortmann (6-4, 6-3) to keep UTC's hopes alive. Juan Madrid clinched the win for the Phoenix with a three-set win over senior Jackson Tresnan (Apopka, Fla.) at No. 6. (6-3, 0-6, 6-2).
Despite the loss, the Mocs posted back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2007 and 2008. The Mocs also recorded their first winning record in league play since 2007.
Elon 4, Chattanooga 1
Doubles competition
1. Cameron Silverman/Stefan Fortmann (ELON) def. Roberto Vieira/Ankit Chopra (UTC) 8-5
2. Brian Kowalski/Robert Lindgren (ELON) def. Chris Smith/John Peacey (UTC) 8-6
3. Juan Madrid/Jordan Kaufman (ELON) vs. Manuel Barroetavena/Jackson Tresnan (UTC) 6-7, unfinished
Singles competition
1. Cameron Silverman (ELON) vs. Roberto Vieira (UTC) 7-6 (7-2), 1-6, 1-0, unfinished
2. Manuel Barroetavena (UTC) def. Stefan Fortmann (ELON) 6-4, 6-3
3. Robert Lindgren (ELON) def. Ankit Chopra (UTC) 6-2, 7-6 (8-6)
4. Jordan Kaufman (ELON) def. Chris Smith (UTC) 6-2, 6-4
5. Brian Kowalski (ELON) vs. Pavels Grigorjevs (UTC) 2-6, 7-5, 1-2, unfinished
6. Juan Madrid (ELON) def. Jackson Tresnan (UTC) 6-3, 0-6, 6-2
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (4,3,2,6)


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Vinously Speaking Wine Blog
The vinous trio of Veronique Cecilia Barretto, Melissa Unsell and Stephane Adjou team up to bring San Antonio a full-bodied, easy reading, humor-filled, down to earth wine blog! Join them in building up San Antonio's urban wine culture one post and one glass of vino at a time!
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The BabaSling by Joovy is a revolution in design, comfort and simplicity. As advocates for "baby wearing," we believe theBabaSling is the most amazingly versatile, easy to use sling on the market today.
This hammock style sling is perfectly shaped to support a newborn's developing spine while providing essential closeness and bonding between parent and baby. With five carrying positions and easily adjustable straps (can be worn on right or left shoulder), the BabaSling is so easy to use it can be safely shared with grandparents, older siblings and caregivers.
"We understand that baby carriers can be more than just a little bit confusing at first, especially if you have never had any experience with one. To show you just how easy it really is, we have put together 'how to' videos (see below). With just a little bit of practice, you'll be holding baby hands-free in no time.
Educating wearers and training new users is of supreme importance to Joovy and we ask that each and every person who purchases the BabaSling take a few moments to watch our instructional and safety tips videos. If you don't have time to watch the videos now, please wait to purchase the BabaSling when you can take the few moments to learn about proper and safe usage.
We at Joovy believe that held babies are happy babies and we are proud to bring you this award-winning baby carrier." - Joovy
- One size fits all with fully adjustable straps and dual railings
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Heart disease, sometimes called coronary artery disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States.
It is responsible for nearly 600,000 deaths each year, mostly from heart attacks. Millions more are at increased risk because of certain biological and behavioral risk factors. Some of these risk factors cannot be changed, such as age, sex, and family history, while others can be altered to reduce risk. These modifiable risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity.
Since February is Heart Month, this is an ideal time to assess your own risk of heart disease and take steps to improve your health. Here is a Heart Month action plan:
1. Assess your risk. If you haven't done so recently, you should see your doctor to have your risk factors evaluated. This includes tests for blood glucose and blood lipids (including total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol and triglycerides), measurement of your blood pressure and body weight, and an assessment of other health factors such as your family history, whether you smoke, and your level of physical activity. You may be able to find a health fair or other event in the community at which you can have many of these measurements made, but only your doctor can help you determine the best course of treatment given your personal risk profile.
2. Be active everyday. The benefits of as little as 30 minutes per day physical activity are well-established and impact heart disease risk in a multitude of ways. Physical activity helps with weight control, lowers blood pressure, improves blood lipids, and prevents and treats diabetes. Think of this as a great health "deal." By modifying one risk factor – inactivity – you can also promote beneficial changes in four others – obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. There is no other treatment, drugs included, that can have such a broad impact on reducing heart disease risk!
3. Improve your diet. If you are like most Americans, your diet is too high in saturated fat, salt, and added sugar and lacking adequate whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and fiber. This type of diet is associated with obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. All of these conditions are risk factors for heart disease, so you may literally be eating your way to a heart attack. Changing what you eat to include more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat meat and dairy and minimizing added sugars, fat, and processed foods can help you lose weight and prevent or treat high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
4. Quit smoking. There is no way around this one – quit! Ask your doctor about prescription medications that can make quitting easier. Nicotine replacement therapy in the form of patches, gum, and lozenges
can help manage cravings and are available over the counter. Ultimately, though, quitting smoking is a behavior change that takes motivation, willpower, and time. But it is worth it – your risk of heart attack goes down within days and can drop 50 to 70 percent within five years after quitting.
The potential impact of these steps is great. Knowing which risk factors are most concerning can help you and your doctor make the most effective treatment decisions. Even modest changes in diet and activity can lead to improvements in risk factors and reduced heart attack risk. The best news is that you can start today by putting down your next cigarette, going for a walk and eating a healthier dinner. Your heart will be glad you did.
Brian Parr, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science at USC Aiken where he teaches courses in exercise physiology, nutrition and health behavior.
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Donate new, gently used t-shirts for Habitat quilt
The MSU Maroon Volunteer Center is assisting with collection of new or gently used MSU t-shirts for the next Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity friendship quilt. T-shirts from campus organizations and past campus events will be used to create a t-shirt quilt that is given to the Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity family during the home dedication in the fall.
To donate a new or gently used t-shirt to Habitat for Humanity, please bring it by the Maroon Volunteer Center in 306 Moseley Hall (formerly South Hall) or send it by campus mail to Mailstop 9554.
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Welcome (Back), President Thorsett
Get to know Willamette's newest president, whose July arrival at the helm was, as much as anything, a return home.
Small Town, Big Ideas
A new medical school is coming to rural Lebanon, Ore., one of the last places many would expect it to go — but the match is more appropriate than it might seem. Meet the Willamette alumni behind the scenes.
Mark O. Hatfield: Remembering the Statesman
Willamette University and the state of Oregon — indeed the United States — lost a political and humanitarian icon in August. Guest writer and longtime Hatfield confidant, Gerry Frank, helps us commemorate a remarkable man.


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Google Reader's blog announced that the feed generator for pages that don't have feeds will no longer be available starting from September 30. Google says that not many people used this feature, which is not surprising, considering that it's quite difficult to find it.
Google Reader's page tracking feature was useful to monitor the web pages that don't have feeds. For example, you could use it to find when Google changes the privacy policy, when Google Chrome adds new extension APIs or when there are new products in the Google Store.
Unfortunately, Google Reader's feeds looked terrible. The title for each item was "generated feed for [URL]", the feature didn't detect new images and the feeds were updated when the new versions of the pages were added to Google's search index. Here's Google Reader's feed for google.com and here are the changes found by Page2RSS. Page2RSS found 8 changes in September, while Google only found one. Page2RSS has another important advantage: the service constantly monitors web pages and it's not tied to a search engine that indexes billions of web pages.
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According to reports provided by the Aiken Department of Public Safety:
A 56-year-old Aiken man was detained for disorderly conduct on Monday after he allegedly got into a physical altercation with another man outside a gas station on York Street.
More than $1,000 in supplies were reported stolen from a construction site on Fairfield Street on Monday.
A burglary was reported at a home on Freiday Lane on Monday. The owner reported two televisions and two video game consoles missing.
An Aiken man reported prescription medication stolen from his home on Trotters Run Court on Monday.
According to reports provided by the Aiken County Sheriffs Office:
Hardwood flooring was reported stolen from a home under construction on Bubbling Springs Road in Graniteville on Monday.
Lawn maintenance tools were reported stolen from a home on Cedar Branch Road in Windsor on Monday.
Burglaries were reported on Old 96 Indian Trail in Wagener, Richland Avenue in Aiken, Cary Drive in Beech Island and Fields Cemetery Road in Graniteville.
Vehicle break-ins were reported at a business on Richland Avenue in Aiken on Monday. The owner reported batteries missing from multiple vehicles.
Vehicles were reported stolen from H and H Street in North Augusta and Edisto Road in Aiken.
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We are seeking nominations for a 2015-2017 PVP Board. The submission of a nomination package (an Application for Committee Membership (AD-755) and resume) should be made by February 6, 2015.
The Plant Variety Protection Act provides for a "Plant Variety Protection Board" to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. The duties of the Board are to: (1) advise the Secretary concerning the adoption of rules and regulations to facilitate the proper administration of the Act; (2) make advisory decisions for the Secretary on appeals concerning decisions on applications by the Plant Variety Protection Office (PVPO) and on requests for emergency public-interest compulsory licenses; and (3) advise the Secretary on any other matters under the rules and regulations.
The Act provides that "The Board shall consist of individuals who are experts in various areas of varietal development covered by this Act." The term "various areas" is interpreted to include plant breeding and seed increase, certification, merchandising, and use. The Act also provides that the membership "shall include farmer representation and shall be drawn approximately equally from the private or seed industry sector and from the sector of government or the public". For additional information, see the PVP Board Charter (Departmental Regulation No. 1042-53).
The PVP Board consists of 14 members, each of whom is appointed for a 2-year period, with no member appointed for more than three 2-year periods. The term of the present board will expire in May 2015. The first meeting of the new Board will most likely be held in the summer of 2015.
In order to provide the Secretary of Agriculture with a broad choice from a diverse group of applicants, the PVPO is asking for nominated members to serve on the Board for two years from the date of appointment. Travel expenses will be covered by USDA.
To ensure that the recommendations of the Board take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the USDA (from research and production to trade, use, and consumption). The USDA is responsible for vetting every candidate who applies for membership to a USDA Research and Promotion Board and/or Federal Advisory Committee.
In order to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to serve on a board or committee, each applicant must clear all stages of the vetting process. Vetting is a comprehensive personal and professional background investigation that specifically includes, but is not limited to, an analysis of each candidates criminal history, bankruptcy filings, liens and judgments, affiliations and associations, lobbyist status, and prior involvement with USDA.
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Please submit full nomination packages with completed AD 755 background information forms and resumes no later than February 6, 2015. Final selection of members will be made by the Secretary from nominations submitted.
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Travis Pastrana visits Michigan International Speedway (MIS) for the first time this weekend in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS). To date this season,Pastrana has three top - 10 finishes and five top - 15 finishes in his first full season with Roush Fenway Racing (RFR). Be sure to check out all of Travis' statistics and thoughts on racing at Michigan International Speedway in the full preview!
NASCAR Nationwide Series:
Saturday June 15th, 2013
Alliance Truck Parts 250
Michigan International Speedway
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About LIM College
New Media Marketing Courses Take Off at LIM College
Guest speakers from Yelp, Foursquare and Mashable give students in Social Media and Mobile Marketing class real-world perspective
In keeping with the explosive growth of online communication and commerce, and the reach of social media into almost every aspect of modern life, LIM College's Marketing & Management Department has developed a path in "New Media Marketing" for students who are interested in this burgeoning field.
A new course titled Social Media and Mobile Marketing is now being taught by Shelly Nicholas, a marketing consultant who has worked with Morgan Stanley, the National Football League, and Atlantic Records.
Says Nicholas, "This is an innovative course which seeks to develop students' understanding of how social media and mobile marketing fit within the marketing mix and familiarize them with popular platforms and best practices for customer engagement."
For social media, this includes learning about social networks (such as Facebook and LinkedIn), blogs, Twitter, location-based services (such as foursquare), review sites, wikis, and more. And on the mobile marketing front, students are being introduced to the use of SMS (text messaging) and MMS (multimedia messaging service), as well as games and apps and other mobile platforms.
Nicholas has brought in an impressive array of experts to offer the class first-hand perspective on what it takes to succeed in the real-life worlds of social media and mobile marketing. Among the guest speakers this semester have been Erica Swallow, Assistant Editor at Mashable.com; Erin Gleason, Manager of Public Relations at foursquare; and Leighann Farrelly, Marketing Director at Yelp.
In keeping with LIM College's commitment to provide students with hands-on experience as an integral part of the learning experience, class participants have created blogs where they write weekly posts, and they are also developing a social media marketing plan for d'Vida -- a small, local health food and lifestyle brand.
The other courses that comprise the New Media Marketing path are Internet and Interactive Marketing, E-Commerce, Multi-Channel Retailing, and a new course in web analytics that is slated to launch in 2012.