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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Friend to Friend
I can't believe it's already the end of August. It seemed like a really short summer, but I guess that's what happens when you get older.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Ziplining has really taken off in the area that I work in and we even have some clients who specialize in this activity. I'm going to be using this image alot as I make some card sets for our Sales Reps to give them over the course of the year. Not all of them will be as elaborate as this, however!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Happy Birthday Golfafella
This was a big hit. In fact, his cupcakes were golf themed as well and none of us coordinated it at all. Guess we know each other (and him) too well. We were originally going to get him some pink princess cupcakes, but she couldn't pass the others up.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Have Faith FTL155
Friday, August 26, 2011
Ever Warm
I've used some fun and bright papers with my signature yellow accent (I am on a yellow kick). Anyhoo, I pierced the sentiment panel for a bit more interest at the top of the card.
Be sure to get over to the PMS blog to grab this freebie for yourself and to see some more inspiration from the team.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
A Friend Touches Your Heart
I used Keep Strong from My Time Made Easy for the sentiment panel, love the font choices of this inspirational set. I just accented with black and some sparkly pink pearls.
Be sure to stop by the MTME blog to see more inspiration from the Design Team. Choose your sketch and to link up your card or project, we love to see your work!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
This and That Tray
This was not a quick project, it does take some time, but is completely worth every second. I am soooo pleased with it and can't wait to get next month's files.
This collection is called This & That: School and is perfect for this time of year, of course. I am really drawn to the colors she chose as well as all those fun elements, things I wouldn't have the courage to do, so collage-y.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tag Tea Holder
I ended up welding the two tags at the bottom to make a little pocket of sorts to hold the bag which I glue dotted in since the sides are open. The label shape was cut and then stamped with PTI's Newprint background set.
The tea cup is also a purchased file, I just created a mat for it. And, how cute is that flower? I added a black pearl to the center for a finishing touch.
Finally, the ribbon was threaded through the holes and then secured with a button and some twine.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Just for You
The pyramid box was purchased at the Silhouette Store and then cut out. I decorated it as well as the card with a series of Paper Makeup Stamps: Sprinkles & Cherries, Springtime Solids, Swirlie Buds (on sale), and the sentiment was a freebie w/ purchase some time ago.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
PMS Digi Design Team Call
Yep, you heard right! As you may already know, Paper Makeup Stamps offers a wonderful selection of digital images!
For the past few months, and going forward, all new releases are available in the digital format. So we thought it would be fun to have a weekly challenge just using digital images. The digital format offers so many options that are not available to users in the rubber format. We thought it would be fun to have a weekly challenge dedicated just to digi-images. It will be the Digi Makeover Challenge! We hope to offer some ideas and occasional tutorial to help you use digi-stamps to their full potential. And, of course, there will be prizes! The challenges will be every Monday, starting in September. So bookmark us and come back on Sept 5th for the first challenge!
Needless to say, we need a Design Team! Interested in being a Digi Makeup Artist? Here's the scoop...
DT members will serve for a 6 month term.
Create a card or project using a PMS digi image for each challenge
You must have a blog
Challenges are every Monday, so challenge photos must be uploaded to the digimakeover Yahoo group by Saturday night.
You will be expected to comment on challenge entries.
If you are able to provide tutorials, that's fantastic, but it is not a requirement, but sure is a plus!
You will have access to all digital images from Paper Makeup Stamps to complete your challenges.
Your name will be listed on the PMS blogs as a Digi Makeup Artist!
You will have a DT button to display on your blog
You will be part of a fun team that loves Paper Makeup Stamps and loves to use digi images!
So....how do you get your name in the hat? Just create something using one of the free digi stamps provided HERE- it doesn't have to be a card, it can be any crafty creation. Post it to your blog, and let us know why you love using digital images. Be sure to mention that your post is for the Digi Makeover Challenge DT call. Then use Mr. Linky below to link up that blog post so we can see it!! We'll announce the new team on Friday, September 2nd here on the blog!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Own Kind of Wonderful
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Happy Thoughts
I printed the main image from Be Dazzled and resized it for my card. I also used the Be Dazzled cut file, resizing it as well. The sentiment is from Chase Your Dreams and was punched out and then adhered with some boosters.
Head on over to the My Time Made Easy blog for more inspiration from the Design Team and to link up your creation using it!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Back to School
I used Back to School, again, with some fun and colorful papers just perfect for school. I'm going to try to get her a packet of cards made using this set to send home with her students during the year, she's so good about that.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Lucky Enough
I used Just for You set with some My Mind's Eye paper. I cut vellum the Doily die and adhered the ivory image circle that I embellished with a few rolled flowers. The leaf die was adhered beneath the flowers and then I added some pearls to the centers as well as scattered on the image panel.
Lastly, the banners and flags were added. The flags were again cut using some vellum.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Surprise House Guest
This guy was just about 8-10 feet away from me! Isn't he just as cute as everything? What a treat.
Look at the size of him, he's enormous! The paws tell the tale there.
Friday, August 12, 2011
A Life Without Love
I used some digital papers from My Time Made Easy, loving those colors and patterns. The quote was die cut with oval nesties and then adhered to a vellum scallop mat. The flowers and butterfly are punches, all were accented with some clear gems.
Head over to the PMS blog to snag the quote for yourself. If you use it, we'd love to see your work!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
I used a soft color palette this time around. The alpha paper is from School Ruled digi paper pack and the backpack is from the recently released Back to School digi stamp set.
The image was printed with a laser printer, then colored and cut out with circle nesties. The layout is super simple and makes for a quick card which is especially appreciated during busy times.
Be sure to stop by the My Time Made Easy blog to see how the rest of the team rocked it out and to see the sketch. Hope you have time to give it a try!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
You Mean The World To Me
I had already printed this flower from Bold Botanicals digi set, so I knew I wanted to use it.
The papers are from Echo Park, sentiment from Just For You was stamped onto vellum and adhered with 2 glue dots concealed with pearls.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Cupcake Toppers
Monday, August 8, 2011
Chase Your Dreams
Sunday, August 7, 2011
PMS August Hop
The theme for this month was to use any image released before 2011. I knew exactly what I wanted to do!
It's my son's birthday today (He's 10! How'd that happen?) and I knew I'd need a gift card holder since that's how he's getting his gifts this year. And, since his pet name is 'monster' (there's a story behind that, but I won't bore you with it today!), I knew I wanted to use a monster. Paper Makeup Stamps has a whole section dedicated to monsters.
This is a basic gift card holder that I decorated with some designer paper using green (it's his favorite color) as the base, I really liked the simple shapes and colors on the paper and wanted it to remain the focus of the outside of the holder. I tied some twine around the panel for a little interest. The sentiment, from Birthday Cheer, was stamped in the lower right corner just so that it peeked out a touch.
The real treat is found when it's opened.
Happy Birthday Cody!
Here are a few shots of him enjoying his birthday cupcake.
The customary pose.
The "fake" bite.
The "real" bite! Gosh, do you see how big that mouth is???!!!!
Shoving it in!
Laughing at his own silliness! I think he even ended up with crumbs in his eyelashes.
The "thumbs up", a very good sign I've done well. He's a tough critic!


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Posted: Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 1:32 PM HST
NOAA checking out Kauai dead humpback whale calf
By Associated Press
KEKAHA, Hawaii (AP) — Officials are heading to Kauai to check on a dead humpback calf that washed ashore on the western side of the island.
The 15-foot-long whale was visibly wounded, but the animal's cause of death has not yet been determined.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is sending a team to examine the whale Tuesday.
A tour boat captain reported a dead whale in the vicinity of Kokole Point in Kekaha at about 8:45 a.m. Monday.
Alan Yamagata is a water safety officer in Kekaha.
He says the whale was lying on its side and there were no sharks nearby. The water was clear to about 40 feet.
Yamagata noticed the whale was wounded on its underside, toward its tail.
(Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved)

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Thunder edge Mavs in Final Seconds of Game 1
MVP candidate Kevin Durant struggled with his jump shot all night long. But did that stop him from taking the last shot in the final seconds when Oklahoma City was down by one?
Not a chance.
Durant's difficult, contested floater from the foul line barely dropped in before the clock struck zero, and the Thunder escaped with a 99-98 victory against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the First Round.
Should Dallas be encouraged or discouraged?
After Dirk Nowitzki's and-one play with 2:20 left in the fourth quarter, the Mavs were up by a comfortable seven points and had this game won. But some costly turnovers and giving up back-to-back three point plays in the final minutes became their undoing. Rick Carlisle and Nowitzki blamed the loss on not only these crucial mistakes in the final minutes, but also their inability to get the ball to red-hot Jason Terry (who had 20 points in the first 3 quarters, but none thereafter). Terry's explosion in the first half made up for a relatively so-so overall game for Dirk, who put the Mavs in a position to win when he scored 11 of his 25 points in the last 5 minutes.
Still, the Mavs should be encouraged despite the loss. Not many expected them to be in a position to steal home court advantage, yet they really dictated play for all but the final two minutes of this game.
Should Oklahoma City be encouraged or discouraged?
Durant may have provided the last-second heroics, but it was really James Harden who kept OKC in the game. In his first game since suffering a concussion from Ron Artest's vicious elbow, Harden scored 19 points and made several timely baskets to keep the Thunder within striking distance.
In the end, I'm not sure if the Thunder should be too high on this win. Many of the issues that made OKC a mediocre team for the month of April aren't going away like most expected, perhaps chief among them that Durant still can't find consistency with his jumper. One saving grace is that Russell Westbrook seemed to have found his shot, days after going a miserable 3-22 against the Lakers earlier last week. Still, if not for Harden and an above-average scoring performance by Serge Ibaka (22 points), Dallas could very well have dominated this game. Durant and Westbrook need to find ways to penetrate Dallas's zone defense and not settle for outside jumpers, a trend that has really hurt them all month long.
What should we expect in Game 2?
As I said in my series prediction, Dallas has no fear of the Thunder – a team they made relatively quick work of in last year's Conference Finals. Durant, Westbrook, and Harden all have to be playing well in order to knock off Dallas in this series. For Dallas, as long as they can out-rebound the Thunder and get to the foul line as well as they did in Game 1, I expect Rick Carlisle to rally his guys and come out with the same effort and steal home court advantage. Either way, this is shaping up to be the best first-round series in the playoffs.


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It might have started with LOL, which, as you more than likely know, stands for "laughing out loud." What used to be a few abbreviations for people chatting online seems to have exploded into a new language with the popularity of text messages.
In 2008, CBS News reported that teens send and receive more than 1,700 text messages a month. At the end of 2009, it's possible that number is higher.
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Thunder Valley Casino and Resort
Huey Lewis bares his "Heart and Soul"
LINCOLN, CA – Huey Lewis and the News performed before a packed house at Thunder Valley Casino Resort on Saturday.
Lewis is currently touring the country in celebration of the 30 year anniversary of their iconic 'Sports' album which included mega-hits such as "I Want New Drug," "The Heart of Rock and Roll" and "Heart and Soul."
Selling over 10 million records, 'Sports' went on to place second only to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' in 1984.
In their usual style, the band stormed the stage while a booming heartbeat played in the background. As the crowd cheered, Lewis arrived onstage singing "The Heart of Rock & Roll," followed by "Heart and Soul."
The 64-year-old Lewis weaved his way through the entire 'Sports' album as the older audience members sang along.
As he finished side one of the album, he explained to the younger members of the audience, that you had to actually flip the vinyl record over, referring to the original format of the album. However, fans can now get their hands on the 'Sports 30th Anniversary Edition.' The anniversary edition includes re-mastered versions and a second disc with unreleased live versions of the songs.
Read: Huey Lewis has car stolen
"We aimed every song on 'Sports' to be a hit, so in that sense it's really a collection of singles," Lewis told USA Today in an interview, "They were for commercial radio, because that was the only way to success in those days, just before the real boom of MTV. We made no apologies about that mission, and we're very proud of it in retrospect."
Original band members on the album were Sean Hopper (keyboards), Bill Gibson (drums), Johnny Colla (sax), Mario Cipollina (bass) and Chris Hayes (guitar).
Performing at Thunder Valley were original members Lewis, Colla, Gibson and Hopper along with John Pierce (bass), Stef Burns (guitar), Marvin McFadden (trumpet) and Rob Sudduth (tenor sax).
There were a few songs that were not familiar to some audience members, so when Lewis completed the album and started playing some of their more recent songs (26-year-old songs and newer), the crowd came to life.
Traditionally Lewis and The News perform a few songs a cappella, but they disappointed on this night as the 'Sports' album dominated the performance.
Lewis' gravelly voice has gotten better with age. There were a couple of songs where he struggled to hit the higher registers, but it didn't matter – it was Huey Lewis.
Photos: Randy Miramontez
'Fun Under the Sun' with Smash Mouth and friends
LINCOLN, CA – The Fun under the Sun Tour featuring Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon and Fastball, came to Thunder Valley Casino Resort's outdoor amphitheater on Friday.
It was actually quite the journey for me – don't worry I'll get to the concert in a minute, but first . . .
Randy's Ramblings:
A couple of months ago my wife, who we'll call Ruth, insisted that we go to the Fun in the Sun concert at Thunder Valley Casino because Mark McGrath was going to be performing – ok whatever.
Not really listening, as she so often accuses me of, I thought she said we'd be going to a show to watch that police dog, you know the McGruff crime fighting dog that runs around warning kids about uncles that . . . Okay, I digress.
As we near the date, Ruth starts talking about Sugar Ray and some type of candy – I know, not listening again.
The day finally arrives and as we're driving to Thunder Valley to watch the crime fighting dog eat candy, I hear that Shrek song come on Sacramento's 96.9 The Eagle, and they mention that Smash Mouth was going to be performing with Sugar Ray that very same night at Thunder Valley, which is about the time I realized that Mark McGrath wasn't a crime fighting dog after all, but some hot lead singer that Ruth was head over heels for. Crap!
I'm thinking to myself the whole time, "No worries, it's been like a century since I've seen this guy. He's probably gone all Burt Reynolds – gaining weight, losing hair and just looking plain old" (Sorry Burt Reynolds' fans). And, if that's not the case I'm certain he's going to be the biggest jerk ever.
We were back at the meet and greet when ole Mark McGrath (AKA McGruff) came out looking like he did back in the friggin '90s. Worse, he was a really, really nice guy – I hate when that happens!
It gets worse.
I actually started liking the guy – not in a gay way (not that being gay is a bad thing) – but McGrath was cordial and asking everyone their names and shaking their hands as they came up for a photo, then he would say goodbye using their name as if they had been pals forever. Ughhhh!
Up comes Ruth for her photo-op with Mr. Forever Young, when they both notice they're wearing matching colors, that's about the time Mr. Charmer tells Ruth to call him – just shoot me now.
The Concert:
McGrath had emcee responsibilities for the night and in between sets he'd step out onstage to introduce the next group.
FastBall had the honors of kicking of the show at 6:30 p.m., which is early for a Friday show, so the seats were still filling up as the concert got underway.
Fastball founding members Tony Scalzo, Joey Shuffield and Miles Zuniga came out strong, playing their hits including, "The Way," "Out of My Head," and "Fire Escape." Fastball's performance, as everyone who played that night, was spot on.
Vertical Horizon took the stage, after an extremely brief set-change, starting their set with "You're a God" and "The Best I Ever Had."
Band members included lead singer and founding member Matt Scannell, along with Steve Fekete (guitarist), Ron LaVella (drummer) and Cedric LeMoyne (bass).
Vertical Horizon's Scannell sounded the same as he did back in the '90s as they performed their hits "Everything You Want," "I'm Still here" and "Forever."
Gin Blossoms jumped onstage as Bill Leen (bass), Jesse Valenzuela (guitar), Scott Johnson (guitar) and Soctt Hessel (drums), joined lead singer Robin Wilson, as they played their hits "Found Out About You," "Follow You Down," and "Hey Jealousy."
Thunder Valley presented Wilson with a birthday cake as he celebrated his 48th birthday with fans on Friday.
Sugar Ray cleaned house as they stormed the stage with "Someday," "Every Morning" and "Fly," with fans on their feet their entire set.
McGrath was joined by fellow founding member Rodney Sheppard and, as gracious as friggin' ever, he continually praised Sheppard and their long-time relationship – is there such a thing as too nice?
McGrath was a ball of energy as he went from one side of the stage to the other, shouting out to the bleacher seats, and keeping the audience thoroughly engaged his entire set.
Sugar Ray strayed from their numerous hits and played a resounding rendition of Violent Femmes' "Blister in the Sun," that had everyone dancing.
Smash Mouth busted open the stage with the final set of the night, singing all things Shrek and more, as founding members Steve Harwell (vocals) and Paul De Lisle were joined by Michael Klooster (keys), Randy Cooke (drums) and Sean Hurwitz (guitar).
Smash Mouth played a number of their hits including, "Walking on the Sun," "I'm a Believer" and "Can't Get Enough of You, Baby."
Harwell's vocals were spot on as everyone's performances on Friday were.
All things being equal I have to give the night to Sugar Ray. They had a fantastic set and should have been headlining the show. Not to take anything away from Smash Mouth, because they did an equally fantastic job, but the fact that Sugar Ray strayed from their music, coupled with their high energy performance, I reluctantly give the night to Sugar Ray and McGruff.
I can't tell you how painful that is for me to write, especially now that I have a poster-sized photo of McGrath and Ruth on my bedroom wall.
One last note: Mark McGrath was not feeling good the entire show and still put on the best performance of the night – leaving everything on the stage for fans. All joking aside, I can't say enough about McGrath's cordial manner and down-to-earth attitude.
Photo credit: Randy Miramontez/Ruth Perryman
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Summer concert fun starts next weekend
While it may not be officially summer yet, things start heating up next weekend as the Sacramento Music Festival kicks off in Old Town Sacramento.
Celebrating their 40th Anniversary it's going to be one giant party with many styles of music. There will be dancing in the streets, with music blasting morning, noon, and night.
Read: Sacramento summer concerts – check for schedules
Some of the featured bands will be Los Lobos, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Ben Taylor, The Blasters, John Lee Hooker, Jr., The James Hunter Six, Wanda Jackson, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Jimmy Pailer, Johnny "Guitar" Knox and Beer Dawgs. Click here for a complete line-up.
Read: Ironstone Vineyards announces Summer Concert Series
On the heels of the Sacramento Music Festival, Thunder Valley Casino Resort kicks off their Summer Concert Series with Frankie Vallie on June 1. Vallie recently made an appearance on American Idol's season finale.
Sleep Train Arena brings Pit Bull to Sacramento on June 15. Pit Bull also made an appearance on American Idol's season finale.
Sacramento Summer Concerts 2013
With summer just around the corner, the Sacramento area has a lot to look forward to for Summer concerts. Here's a brief rundown of what you can expect from a few of the larger venues.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort – Directions
About: Every summer Thunder Valley erects an outdoor amphitheater and this year they will be adding additional seating bringing the total capacity to 4,800 seats. They have numerous bars throughout the amphitheater for ease of access. After the show enjoy your choice of 14 restaurants and bars, including High Steaks Steakhouse, Red Lantern and a 500-seat Buffet as well as Mingle Bar, Falls Bar, Thunder Bar and High Steaks Bar. Thunder Valley Casino Resort is also home to a luxury, 17-story hotel with 297 rooms, including 40 suites and an expansive outdoor pool complete with private cabanas and Coconut, a poolside bar.
What to expect this summer: Thunder Valley brings your favorite bands from the '50s, '60's, '70s, '80's and today with the likes of Frankie Vallie, The Beach Boys, Heart, Chris Isaak and more. Need some laughs? Jeff Dunham and his suitcase possy will be entertaining the masses and American Comedy Award winner Bill Engvall will have you ROTFL.
|Frankie Vallie and The Four Season
|Saturday, June 1
|Pat Benatar w/Neil Geraldo and Cheap Trick
|Friday, June 7
|Super Summer Soul Jam click for full line up
|Saturday, June 8
|Doobie Brothers
|Friday, June 14
|Jeff Dunham
|Friday, June 21
|Lynyrd Skynrd
|Saturday, June 22
|Under the Sun w/Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray and more
|Friday, July 12
|Huey Lewis & the News
|Saturday, July 13
|Larry Hernandez
|Saturday, July 20
|ESPN Friday Night Fights
|Friday, July 26
|Saturday, Aug 3
|Gladys Knight and The O'Jays
|Friday, Aug 9
|Bill Engvall
|Saturday, Aug 10
|Chris Isaak
|Friday, Aug 16
|Frankie Vallie
|Saturday, Aug 17
|Andy Bell, Howard Jones, Terri Nunn, Men Without Hats
|Saturday, Aug 24
|Frampton's Guitar Circus w/ B.B. King
|Friday, Aug 30
|Sammy Hagar
|Thursday, Sept 5
|Beach Boys
|Friday, Sept 6
|Funk Fest, featuring Sinbad
|Saturday, Sept 7
|Kathy Griffin
|Friday, Sept 20
|Saturday, Sept 21
|Bad Company
|Friday, Sept 27
|Saturday, Sept 28
Sleep Train Arena – Sacramento – Directions
About: If you're from the Sacramento area then there's no need to tell you about Sleep Train Arena, also known as Arco Arena and more recently Power Balance Pavilion. One word of caution – Wheatland is home to Sleep Train Amphitheater, don't get them confused when purchasing tickets or planning your summer concert fun.
What to expect this summer: Sleep Train Arena has a few big shows coming this summer starting with Pitbull in June, followed by Fleetwood Mac, Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift's 'The Red Tour.'
|Thursday, June 15
|Sesame Street Live
|Saturday/Sunday, June 22/23
|Fleetwood Mac
|Saturday, July 6
|American Idol Live
|Monday, June 22
|Bruno Mars
|Wednesday, July 24
|Taylor Swift
|Tuesday, August 27
|Josh Grobin
|Sunday, October 6
Sleep Train Amphitheater – Wheatland – Directions
About: Not to be confused with Sleep Train Arena, Sleep Train Amphitheater is an outdoor venue with plenty of lawn seating. Located in Wheatland near Marysville it attracts fans from the more remote areas of Northern California and Sacramento.
What to expect this summer: Country. Live Nation is offering up a whole lotta country this season with their Country Megaticket. Essentially you are purchasing a season pass to some of the greatest country artists of today, including Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Jason Aldean. Kid Rock is also scheduled to appear this summer.
|Miranda Lambert
|Friday, May 10
|John Mayer
|Wednesday, July 24
|Kid Rock
|Wednesday, July 31
|Saturday, August 10
|Keith Urban
|Sunday, September 22
|Maroon 5
|Tuesday, October 1
Sunrise at Night Concert Series – Sunrise Marketplace, Citrus Heights – Directions
About: What do you do with a competition tennis court built each summer for the Sacramento Capitals? You have some fun! Sunrise Marketplace is the host to the Sacramento Capitals and when the Capitals aren't playing tennis Sunrise Marketplace brings you their Sunrise at Night Concert Series – and some great shopping.
What to expect this summer: Officials for Sunrise Marketplace are still putting together their lineup for the season. Check back often as we will keep all venues updated.
|Dave Koz and Friends
|Sat. August 10
|Boyz to Men with Bell Biv Devoe
|Thur., August 15
|Christopher Cross, Orleans, Gary Wright and more
|Sat., August 24
|Trace Adkins
|Thurs., August 29
|Amy Grant & Lincoln Brewster
|Thurs. Sept 5
|Bachman Turner Overdrive and Blue Oyster Cult
|Sat., September 7
|Friday Night Fever w/Sister Sledge, Tavares, The Tramps and Taste of Honey
|Fri., September 13
|Diamond Rio w/John Michael Montgomery
|Sat., September 14
Ironstone Vineyards Summer Concert Series – Murphys – Directions
About: Nestled against the Sierra Foothills, in the heart of California's scenic Gold Rush Country, Ironstone Vineyards provides an intimate setting in a beautifully done outdoor amphitheater with plenty of lawn seating. The best part – they have wine!
What to expect this summer: A little bit of country and a little bit of rock and roll.
|Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
|Saturday, July 20
|Mellissa Etheridge Live
|Friday, August 2
|Big & Rich Party Like Cowboyz featuring Cowboy Troy/Whiskey Dawn
|Saturday, August 10
Mama comes to Thunder Valley Casino
Saturday fans of the 'Carol Burnett Show' and 'Mama's Family,' were treated to a performance by actor, comedian and singer, Vicki Lawrence at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.
Lawrence is best known for her co-starring role on the television show "The Carol Burnett Show," as the quick-tempered and abrasive Thelma Harper, better known as Mama. Mama was the mother to Carol Burnett's character Eunice Higgins. Lawrence eventually went on to star in the spinoff "Mama's Family."
As the show kicked off, Lawrence talked about how her relationship with Burnett began. As a teenager, Lawrence entered a fireman's ball contest called 'Miss Fireball.' A local paper ran the story with Lawrence's picture and mentioned the fact that she looked a lot like Burnett. A short time later, Burnett personally called Lawrence and asked if it was okay to show up at the ball. The two met and the rest is history.
Lawrence talked about how she ended up with a number one hit and a gold record with "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia." Her ex-husband wrote the song, but wasn't happy with it. She went to Sonny and Cher to see if they were interested. Sonny hated it, so Lawrence decided to record it herself.
Up to this point the show was an historical look at Lawrence and her career, with a good laugh here and there. That all changed when she mention her character Mama from the "Carol Burnett Show." The audience immediately started applauding.
As Lawrence left the stage to change, the screens lit up with past bloopers from "The Carol Burnett Show."
When the cantankerous Mama came out on stage the audience came to life. Mama immediately complained that if she hears Lawrence talk about how she met Burnett one more time, she was "going to upchuck my complimentary buffet."
Wondering why everyone was staring at her she said, "I know what you're thinking dear. You're thinking boy there's 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' if I ever seen one."
Lawrence, providing laughs along the way, gave fans an insight into her life, career and her ongoing relationship with Carol Burnett. For fans of Lawrence, they were able to get a little bit of Vicki Lawrence and a whole-lotta Mama.
Check out who's performing at Thunder Valley's Summer Concert Series
New acts added to TVCR's 2013 Summer Concert Series
In a press release today Thunder Valley Casino Resort announced several new acts for their upcoming Summer Concert Series for 2013 and it appears this is going to be a great series.
Thunder Valley will welcome back several popular artists like Huey Lewis and the News, Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
This Summer Concert Series will include the 'Under the Sun' tour featuring Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon & Fastball. Look for tickets for this show to sell out early.
This year joining the legendary Peter Frampton in his 'Guitar Circus' tour will be the equally legendary B.B. King. Another show you won't want to miss.
"We are thrilled to add these big name entertainers to our fourth annual Summer Concert Series lineup," said Dawn Clayton, Acting General Manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort. "Our outdoor amphitheater is second to none in the region and as always, we will have a very well-rounded series of big name entertainers."
Check back here for the latest updates!
|Frankie Vallie and The Four Season
|Saturday, June 1
|Pat Benatar w/Neil Geraldo and Cheap Trick
|Friday, June 7
|Super Summer Soul Jam click for full line up
|Saturday, June 8
|Doobie Brothers
|Friday, June 14
|Jeff Dunham
|Friday, June 21
|Lynyrd Skynrd
|Saturday, June 22
|Under the Sun w/Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray and more
|Friday, July 12
|Huey Lewis & the News
|Saturday, July 13
|Larry Hernandez
|Saturday, July 20
|Saturday, Aug 3
|Gladys Knight and The O'Jays
|Friday, Aug 9
|Bill Engvall
|Saturday, Aug 10
|Chris Isaak
|Friday, Aug 16
|Frampton's Guitar Circus w/ B.B. King
|Friday, Aug 30
|Beach Boys
|Friday, Sept 6
|Saturday, Sept 22
|Bad Company
|Friday, Sept 27
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 15 for Thunder Club Members at the casino. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, March 16 and can be purchased online at http://thundervalleyresort.com/entertainment or at the Thunder Valley Ticket Sales Office between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Hawaii comes to Thunder Valley Casino
There was a whole lot of pupu'ing going on at Thunder Valley Casino Resort on Saturday as Hawaiian natives Tia Carrere, Daniel Ho, and the band Kapala entertained fans with some old-fashioned Hawaiian music.
Kicking off the show was Grammy Award winners Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho singing "He Aloha Melee" and "Pupu Hinuhinu."
Carrere's performance was flawless, as was Ho's incredible guitar work. Carrere's voice was smooth and silky as she continued on with "Me Ke Aloha Pumehana" and "He Nani," from their award winning album 'He Nani.'
You may recall Tia Carrere is a veteran actress who has starred in numerous movies and television shows, her most notable role was as rock singer Cassandra in the movie 'Wayne's World.' She's also the voice of Nani, in the movie and TV series of 'Lilo and Stitch.'
Carrere has come a long way since her start on the TV series 'General Hospital,' not only as an actor, but as a singer. Teaming up with childhood friend Daniel Ho, they have garnered a number of Grammy Awards including best album for 'Ikena' and 'Huana Ke Aloha.'
Daniel Ho has released 18 solo albums and produced over 50 albums. Providing backup vocals for Tia on a number of songs, he played several instruments throughout the night including the piano, ukulele and guitar.
When the band Kapala stormed the stage it was nothing but pure energy as band members Lance Kalanikai Artis, Ashley Kimo Artis, Richard Lanakila Heirakuji, Lopaka Ho'opi'i, Adriano Kawika Larioza and Zanuck Kapala Lindsey, put on a high energy and very entertaining show, kicking off their set with "96795" and "Chigasaki."
The crowd really got into Kapala's set as the band made their way through a number of their hits including "Come on Home" and "Palapalai." Some fans headed to the back of Pano Hall to dance, while others danced at their seats.
It was a great night out, with Carrere and Ho putting on a spectacular show, and Kapala finishing up the night with some high energy tunes.
Thunder Valley announces Summer Concert Series
Thunder Valley Casino announces 2013 Summer Concert Series
General Manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort, C.J. Graham, announced at a recent press conference the first acts of its much anticipated Summer Concert Series.
"We are thrilled to announce the first round of acts for our fourth annual summer concert series at Thunder Valley," said Graham, "Our outdoor amphitheater is second to none in the region and as always, we will have a very well-rounded series of big name entertainers."
Graham added that the amphitheater will be expanded to include 4,800 seats, taking two months to build. He also confirmed that their wildly popular H20 pool party on Sundays will be back and better than ever.
UPDATED February 21, 2013 – in bold
The first acts announced are:
|Frankie Vallie and The Four Season
|Saturday, June 1
|Pat Benatar w/Neil Geraldo and Cheap Trick
|Friday, June 7
|Super Summer Soul Jam click for full line up
|Saturday, June 8
|Doobie Brothers
|Friday, June 14
|Jeff Dunham
|Friday, June 21
|Saturday, August 3
|Bill Engvall
|Saturday, August 10
Thunder Valley Club Members will have the exclusive chance to purchase tickets on-site at Thunder Valley on Feb. 8. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, Feb. 9.
This year Thunder Valley is introducing a "comprehensive" season pass, with Friday, or Saturday night concert passes, these will be available for purchase on Feb. 8.
You can visit Thunder Valley Casino's website for a complete list of upcoming shows.
We will continually update this page, so check back for future shows coming to Thunder Valley this summer.
New Year's Eve in Sacramento
Haven't made plans for New Year's?
Below are just a few of the New Year celebrations in the Sacramento area. On tap is everything from fireworks in Old Sacramento, to special prizes and giveaways at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.
Please don't drink and drive, it can be costly and dangerous. I'm including several taxi services, so plan ahead and have a safe New Years.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Countdown to 2013 New Year's Eve Celebration
Starting Dec. 28 guests can win a share of $25,000, including a top prize of $10,000 each night. Then kick off the New Year with Tower of Power on Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. Click the above link for more details.
Old Sacramento
New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular
Two fireworks shows one at 9:00 p.m. and midnight. Includes a tribute to Taylor Swift , Radio Disney Rockin' Road Crew and Big Bad Boogie Rock ('70s and '80s cover band)
6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Hilton Hotel, Arden West
The Professionals Guide Present New Year's Eve Blast
Two free drink tickets, complimentary casino gaming, party favors, 2 dance bands in two separate ballrooms, and more.
8:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
New Years Eve At The Hyatt Regency Sacramento
8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
District 30, 1022 K Street, Sacramento
New Years Party At District 30
Party favors, complimentary champagne at midnight and sounds by DJ DNA
8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Radisson Hotel & Convention Center
New Years Eve At The Radisson Sacramento
9:00 p.m.
Hornblower Old Sacramento
Sacramento New Years Eve Gala On The Hornblower Yacht
2 separate cruises to choose from. The first boards at 6:15 and provides a front row seat for the 9:00 p.m. fireworks show at Old Sacramento. The second boards at 10:45 p.m. to take in the midnight fireworks show. Both offer hors d'oeuvres, champagne, DJ, party favors and pre-boarding photo.
6:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.
Delta King
Suspects New Years Eve Dinner Party
An interactive murder mystery dinner.
7:30 p.m.
Social Nightclub, 1000 K Street, Sacramento
Social Nightclub Presents Old Hollywood New Year's Eve
10:00 p.m.
Roseville Area
Roseville Taxi Service
Wild West Taxi
(916) 223-2888
Emerald Taxi
(916) 626-7397
Sacramento Area
Yellow Cab (Sacramento and surrounding communities)
(916) 344 – 7777
Yellow Cab
(916) 444-2222
Sactown Taxi
916-647-1111or 916-647-1821
Officer Needs Assistance at Thunder Valley Casino
The Placer County 10-35 Foundation's Thunder in November charity drive took over Thunder Valley Casino's Pano Hall on Saturday as the Chris Gardner Band, Road 88 and special guest Jeff Keith performed to a charitable crowd.
The Placer County 10-35 Foundation was created in 2011 as a non-profit charity designed to assist the men & women of Placer County law enforcement. The Foundation is a fraternal & benevolent association chartered to assist Placer County peace officers in times of great personal and organizational tragedy.
10-35 is part of law enforcement's 10-code which means officer needs assistance.
Road 88 opened the show with lead singer Rachel Steele belting out Gretchen Wilson's "All Jacked Up" and Emmylou Harris' "One More Bottle of Wine."
Joining founding members Rachel Steele (vocals) and Scott Prentice (guitar/vocals) were Billy Haggard (guitar), Charlie McGimsey (drums), Todd Prout (bass), Paul Southerland (lap/pedal steel, dobro) and Maggie Keith (backup vocals).
Road 88 was flawless in their delivery as one would expect from a band that was voted #1 in the Best Local Band category for the second year in a row on KCRA's A-List.
Towards the end of their set Steele brought Tesla's lead singer Jeff Keith on stage to sing a country song.
Yes pardner you heard right! Jeff Keith comes strutting out looking cuter than a junebug in a jumpsuit, donning, of all things, a cowboy hat. Y'all wouldn't have believe it.
After some wild applause and a collective gasp from the audience, Keith went on to explain that he was still with Tesla and all was good with the band, but he was pursuing a lifelong dream of singing country music. His new CD Jeff Keith and Country Music Friends, is due out on November 9th, featuring Kent Goodson and Pat Boone from The George Jones band.
With his best country voice, Keith went on to sing George Jones' "Grand Tour," as the crowd cheered him on.
As one would have expected, Keith's chops were flawless and, surprisingly, he sounded like a genuine country star. Who'd have thunk it!
Stay tuned for a complete review of his new album.
In between sets Jim Hudson with the Placer County 10-35 foundation announced the winners of their silent auction for an autographed guitar signed by REO Speedwagon (Katie was the winner), and an autographed guitar signed by Road 88 and Jeff Keith(Diana was the winner). Katie insisted that she get a picture after the show with Chris Gardner and her newly acquired guitar.
The Chris Gardner Band kicked their set off with Alabama's "Mountain Music" and Luke Bryan's "Rain is a Good Thing," as droves of people made their way to the dance floor.
Lead singer Chris Gardner was joined by Dwight Hogan (bass), Aaron Shively (lead guitar), Joey Gonzales (drums), Nikko Vargas (rhythm guitar), and Shawn Holiday (keyboard).
While Road 88 had a solid set, the Chris Gardner Band was able to pack the dance floor as they continued playing "Something Like That" and "Dixieland Delight."
This was a fun and successful event. Expect to see Thunder in November II next year!
For more information on Placer County 10-35 please visit them at http://www.placer1035foundation.org
Y'all don't forget to checkout Jeff Keith's alter ego at Jeff Keith Country!


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i was thinking i know they a have that thing that tells you how many miles/km you have gone. BUT is there something that could tell me how fast i am going? and do they work well?
i was thinking i know they a have that thing that tells you how many miles/km you have gone. BUT is there something that could tell me how fast i am going? and do they work well?
Originally Posted by zx108
They're called computers. And yes they work well.
They can do speed, average speed, distance and basically anything practical.
Search "computer" on this forum and you'll find a lot.
"Cadence" (Pedal RPM) I feel is MORE important then your speed.
Get one that has both.
Good Luck,
I have a Cateye Enduro 8, comes with a heavier wiring set than most other models. Works great for me so far. Doesn't have the Cadence function, but does everything else for me.
Also worth considering is the Cateye Micro Wireless. Works well and has made it thru a few pretty hard dumps, which is all that I can ask of it. Check on eBay and it can be had to the door for under $35 if you're patient..
Cadence on a mountain bike? Thats hardcore.Originally Posted by Walkafire
I can just picture me dropping to 10 RPM getting the freeride bike up that hill and some kind of alarm going off.
Computers are great on MTB's! (like I have mentioned to you a gillizlion times). Wireless are probably less likely to get ripped off, but if your not going extreem hardcore then they're fine. Heck I used one to measure the 2006 Commenwealth Games mountain bike course a few weeks ago. See, they do come in handyOriginally Posted by Raiyn
hahahaha...oh what a funny response....hehehehe....loserOriginally Posted by Raiyn
If you're creative, you can use your GPS to give trail elevation maps like this:Originally Posted by Boorad303
Try doing that with a cycle computer.
(the graph above is from fort ord public use trails, which is where they hold the sea otter classic. Unfortunately, the batteries in my GPS died three miles after the start of the trail)
Just wondering, where would such a thing be hooked up? Would it be hooked up to a tire somehow similar to a car's setup?
Pagdating ng panahon.
Speak concisely lest thou shalt be rectified
by the grammar or thought police.
Weapon of choice:Bruiser 1
Not too many HILLS there in Florida I bet?Originally Posted by Raiyn
Just bought this one, used it today and it works great, put in 30 mile ride...and i know it actually was 30 miles.
ooh! ooh! Raiyin, can I tell him about the search function located at the top of the screen that will let him find other threads on this topic? or would you rather do it? and you are correct a GPS is more accurate than a computer. I used both and the GPS was balls accurate and the computer was not this past week
for the creation was subjected to futility,not willingly , but because of Him who subjected it in hope...that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:20-29
the truth may not always be popular but its always true
Are there any bike computers made out of carbon fibre?
You can do it just this once. Just make sure to insult them if they find an old thread and bump it.Originally Posted by iamthetas
Walmart, $10, works fine on my MTB. (I'm not hardcore though)
Depends how you configure your bike computer. If you measure right and calibrate, your cyclocomputer will be WAY more accurate than a GPS.Originally Posted by Raiyn
Consumer GPS only has 3m resolution under GOOD conditions. Add a heavy canopy (as is apt to happen when bikng in the woods) and the resolution gets worse (or it blinks out altogether).
Now add some hills and the accuracy of GPS gets even worse. Yes, GPS can determine your altitude as well. But that ads another 3m or error (under good conditions). You could go down a steep 10 foot hill and the GPS may barely register a couple feet of movement.
Here is a hint to those setting up your cyclo computers. Follow the instructions for marking out a full revolution of your wheel. But make sure you LOAD the wheel. When the tire deforms it decreases the radius of the tire ever so slightly. If you measure without load, your distances will be over reported.
You say that like it's a bad thing. We have plenty of terrain that would challenge you. Try riding in a reclaimed phosphate mine sometime.Originally Posted by WalkafireBy all means. Here's the graphic.Originally Posted by iamthetas
Old dead threads are for READING not for responding to months and years after the fact.Originally Posted by d_D
Did we miss the smiley? If I don't recommend a $20 computer why the heck would I seriously suggest a much more expensive GPS?Originally Posted by willtsmith_nwi
Did we miss the smiley? If I don't recommend a $20 computer why the heck would I seriously suggest a much more expensive GPS?[/QUOTE]
You have me a sassy smartass smiley
The smileys for sarcasm is the winky smiley: and rolleye smiley (though that's more relevant to people taking themselves too seriously)
As in WHATEVER
Yes and no. On most trails a cyclo-computer will give a more accurate reading. But when you are measuring the roll-out of the wheel you are generally doing so on a smooth uniform surface. Realistically when you are mountain biking the front wheel will be lifting and bouncing, (or of course you are carrying the bike over stuff) and on a rough trail this can add up to a fair bit of error. The back wheel, if you have a long enough wire, would probably be a better choice. If you have a rough REALLY trail and good skyview, I find the GPS is sometimes more consistent.Originally Posted by willtsmith_nwi
It's unlikely in real life anyone would notice or care about this.


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A 6th grade teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit cell phone material to a former student who's under 18.
Madison County Central teacher Eddie Richie Junior faces a felony charge and indefinite suspension from school with pay.
More than 1100 students ranging from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade attend Madison Central School.
In addition to his job as a 6th grade teacher, Richie is an assistant football coach there.
Now he's accused of sending sexually explicit cell phone messages to a former student.
Reporter: "So this was not a single message, these were multiple messages?
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart: "Right, we could say that."
Sheriff Stewart says the parents of a girl Richie knows as a former student and to be under 18 brought the case to his office.
The sheriff than asked for help from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Investigators found pictures as part of the cell phone messages.
"I can say that there was an overwhelming amount of evidence," Sheriff Stewart said. "This is not a questionable case, this is an overwhelming case," he said.
Madison Central principal Doctor Willie Miles declined to talk to us on camera.
He told us the school family is surprised and hurt but will stay focused on student achievement.
Mile says a long term substitute has replaced Richie in the classroom during his indefinite suspension.
We went to Richie's home and knocked on the door.
No one answered.
Sheriff Stewart says Richie has a wife and small children.
"Very unfortunate situation," said Sheriff Stewart. "Just something that's very unexpected and just a shock to a lot of people, just a sad situation," he said.
We're also told Richie is a former assistant basketball coach at Madison County High School.
Madison County Schools Human Resources Director Willie Williams says the school system is conducting its own investigation.
He says administrators will act swiftly, but declined further comment.
News Release: Madison County Sheriff's Office
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday the 26th day of November 2013 the Sheriff's Office received a complaint involving a minor female receiving sexually explicit material on her cell phone from an adult male.
Special agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Live Oak Field Office assisted the Madison County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigative Division with the investigation. The investigation determined the suspect was a School employee and the victim (minor) was a former student of the suspect.
On Monday the 2nd day of December 2013, a probable cause affidavit was presented to the Circuit Court of the Third Judicial Court, in and for Madison County Florida and an Arrest Warrant for one Edward Pierre Richie Jr. was obtained and executed on the same day.
Arrested: Edward Pierre Richie, W/M, DOB: 12/09/1979, Lee Florida
Charged: Transmission of Material Harmful to a Minor by Electronic Device or Equipment (FS. 847.0138)
Third Degree Felony.


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This is a military school recruitment like no other.
A world renowned premier leader development institution turns to the Boys' Choir of Tallahassee for the possibility of turning the young boys into a few good men.
Major Mike Burns says he's seen the Boys' Choir of Tallahassee on the Oprah Winfrey Show and heard that the group sang for President Barack Obama's inauguration.
But, hearing the choir for himself, he says, "It surpassed all expectations."
Even better was hearing a surprise performance of them singing the West Point alma mater.
Burns, a West Point Minority Admissions Officer, says, "It resonates something inside of you. When you're a graduate, you can't really explain it to anybody that's not a graduate. The fact that these guys took time out of their schedule to learn the alma mater, and they sung it perfectly, that meant so much."
Major Burns and other recruiters from West Point Military Academy in New York came to Tallahassee to visit the Boys' Choir.
Eleventh grade Boys' Choir member Timothy Brooks says, "It made me feel happy to make them happy. Even though I'm not a graduate, I haven't even seen the place yet, but, it made me feel special to make them feel special because of what I was singing. It's a wonderful feeling."
It all started back in 2009 when Leon County Judge Charles Dodson says he learned that the academy had a relatively low percentage of minority cadets.
Dodson, who was a West Point cadet for his first two years of his college career, told the academy about the Boys' Choir.
Dodson says, "I'm just really excited about this for the boys and also for West Point."
Major Burns says about 1,200 out of 13,000 applicants get admitted to West Point.
Seven percent of the cadets are African American.
Burns says African Americans make up only 15 percent of the U.S. Military.
Eleventh grade Boys' Choir member Ka'Ron Brown says, "It's a great opportunity and I heard so much about West Point. I'm just excited."
As nice as they may sound, it takes more than harmony and melody to make it into West Point.
Of course, physical fitness is a huge part of getting into the military academy.
During the three weeks leading up to the recruiters' visit, the Boys' Choir took their hard work from the stage to the track for a hard-core work-out.
Tenth grade Boys' Choir member Urban Phillips says, "At home, I do push-ups and I do sit-ups. I got a pull-up bar, push-up bar and run a lot. I want to go to the military because everybody through my family went to the military."
Choir member Grady Jefferson is also in the 10th grade. He says, "It helps me to better myself because I look up to people who have discipline, who have a good work ethic. If you're at West Point you have to have a good work ethic."
Because academics is also a major part of West Point, choir members also paid special attention to their study halls each week.
Eleventh grader Gabriel Figgers says, "My dream is to be a very successful person and to have other people look up to me like I look up to the people at West Point."
Forbes.com named West Point as the Best public college or university in America for undergraduate education.
Major Burns says it is 4th in national level scholarships.
He says no African Americans have won any of those scholarships in the last 25 years.
Major Burns spoke with all of the high school students in the choir. He says, "We just know that you guys are special. This trip, us coming all the way from New York, was specifically to come and talk to you guys."
Judge Dodson says, "The music is simply the dessert, that's the icing on the cake. The strong academics, the discipline, the responsibility. To watch Mr. Lee direct one of these practices, it's like watching a great football coach. Those boys got their eyes focused on him, they're watching everything."
Earle Lee, the Director of Boys' Choir of Tallahassee, says, "That's the prescription: come in, work hard, do your homework, have discipline, respect, and learn and lots of discipline."
Lee says with that, there's no limit to how high the boys can go.
Major Burns says he wants the Boys' Choir of Tallahassee to visit and perform at West Point.
He says he plans to keep in contact and build a relationship between the academy and the choir.


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Increasing the achievement of Native American youth at early college high schools
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As part of the national Early College High School Initiative, a new approach to improving high school and college graduation rates is underway in Washington State.
"A bold approach to improving high school and college graduation rates of Native American students is underway in Washington State. Three secondary schools, Ferndale High School, Medicine Wheel Academy, and Tulalip Heritage are developing programs to begin late 2003 that forego the all-too-common remediation options for Indian students. Instead, these three sites have increased their expectations and academic rigor. There is so much rigor, in fact, that ninth grade students will spend part of their school day taught by college faculty. By 2005, when the students are 11th and 12th graders, it is anticipated that all their courses will be college ones. By 2007, most of the Ferndale, Medicine Wheel, and Tulalip students will graduate from the integrated high school and college programs, and at 18 or 19 years of age, will enroll as juniors at four-year institutions to complete their baccalaureate degrees."
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Dropout rates in the United States: 2004
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Children at risk: Consequences for school readiness and beyond
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Destination university: A guide to college for students and their families (English Version)
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Setting students' sights on college: Chicago public schools
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National association of street schools
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Center for Law and Social Policy
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Ron Brown Scholar Program
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Educational attainment in the United States: 2003
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Public attitudes on higher education
In state tuition for undocumented immigrants
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Foster care independence act of 1999 and John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Disconnected youth: Educational pathways to reconnection
TRIO Programs
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National Pathways to College Network
Lumina Foundation for Education
Life after high school: Young people talk about their hopes and prospects
Access and persistence: Winter 2006
Career advancement for low-income workers through community college and community-based organization partnerships
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The student debt dilemma: Debt aversion as a barrier to college access
Indiana higher education opportunity data book
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Richard Stockton College Community of Scholars
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The professional mentor program plus: An academic success and retention tool for adult learners
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Indiana Higher Education Opportunity Data Book
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Finding the right college for you
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Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for careers in athletics
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Looking to the future: Volunatary K-12 school integration
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The family: America's smallest school
Teacher credentials and student achivement in high school: A cross-subject analysis with student fixed effects
Texas public universities' data and performance report: Part A
New kids on the block: Results from the Moving to Opportunity experiment
Gates Millenium Scholars Program
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Child care assistance in 2004: States have fewer funds for child care
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The CollegeKeys Compact: Getting ready, getting in, and getting through college: Expanding options for low-income students
Adult learning in focus: National and state-by-state data
Colleges and universities expand efforts to improve access and affordability
Higher education: Tuition continues to rise, but patterns vary by institution type, enrollment, and educational expenditures
Grants for Individuals: Minorities
Best practices: TRIO student support programs & Upward Bound
Department of Upward Bound programs: Strategic plan
Indiana Chafee Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
Do support services at community colleges encourage success or reproduce disadvantage?
Academic competitiveness grant
Race, schools, and neighborhoods: Reducing barriers to achievement
Economic mobility project
Getting ahead or losing ground: Economic mobility in America
College planning resource directory
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IDA pays: A missing piece of the access puzzle
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Flexible learning options for adult students
Providing effective financial aid assistance to students from foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth
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College Access Challenge Grants: Including Adult Learners, Strengthening Student Success
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College access and success state data
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