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Saturday's peach festival in Morven has been going on for twenty six years. Hundreds of people from around the country come for the fruit and the fun. But there's another draw... Alligator.
Gator Chef Chris Proctor said "don't wait till later to get your gator, makes you flip flop, skip hop and run around the block."
He sold about two hundred pounds of alligator during the festival. For many first timers all it takes is one taste before they're hooked.
One little girl said "it tastes like good chicken!" Stephanie Lamons of Barwick said "they're crunchy, they're tender, they're good! [laughs] All I can say, they're good. The ice cream, everything up here is good, it's like an eating festival not a peach festival!"
Dozens of vendors sold everything from fresh lemonade to samurai swords. But not everything was for sale... [shot of sign that says Free Prayers]. The Morven United Methodist Church offered a prayer to anyone that asked.
John Harrington is the Morven United Methodist Church pastor. He said "we've had several people, believe it or not, come up during the day and ask for prayer for a family member or someone in their family or friend that's in trouble. And I've been amazed it's been great."
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Former Malaysian Open champion in 2011 Arjun Atwal of India has confirmed his participation in this year's tournament to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club starting next Thursday. - Filepic
KUALA LUMPUR: Three more former champions will be competing at the Maybank Malaysian Open golf championship which begins next week.
The organisers confirmed the participation of Arjun Atwal of India (champion in 2003, 2008), Alastair Forsyth of Scotland (2002) and Peter Hedblom of Sweden (2007).
The trio will join defending champion Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand to spice up the US$2.75mil (RM8.9mil) event at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) from April 17-20.
They will go up against a stellar cast, including former world No. 1 Lee Westwood of England, South Africa's 2010 British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen, three-time Asian Order of Merit winner Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand and Italian Matteo Manassero.
All of them have also tasted success at the Malaysian Open with Westwood nailing it in 1997, Oosthuizen in 2012, Thongchai in 2004 and 2005 and Manassero in 2011.
Kiradech, whose win last year helped make him Asia's No. 1, has yet to reproduce his best golf since bagging the Asian Tour's Order of Merit crown.
His drop in form is linked to losing his coach, Natpasit Chokthanasart, nicknamed Pro Jew, who died last December.
Nonetheless, the strong-willed Thai is hoping to revive his fortunes by making a spectacular comeback at the KLGCC, to propel him back up the rankings.
With his good track record at KLGCC, he will be aiming to recreate the form that led him to the crown last year. A strong performance in Malaysia will be a major boost to his confidence and possibly see a revival of the Thai star's career.
Hosts Malaysia will be banking on professionals Nicholas Fung, Danny Chia, Shaaban Hussin, Iain Steel, S. Murthy, S. Siva Chandran, Rizal Amin, Airil Rizman, Sukree Othman, Iylia Jamil, Khor Kheng Hwai, Shaifubari Muda, R. Nachimuthu, Arie Fauzi, Kemarol Baharin, Ben Leong, Wilson Choo and Kenneth De Silva and four amateurs – Gavin Kyle Green, Ervin Chang, Solomon Emilio Rosidin and Mohd Wafiyuddin Abdul Manaf – to deliver.
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date: 02/29/2012 - 02/29/2012
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Got a minute?
Got a minute?
Feeling the heat at work? It might be your colleagues' fault. Working with people who rush around and convey an attitude of perpetual busyness elevates our stress level, according to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal.
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"Every office has (at least) one -- the colleague who is always walking fast, finishing other people's sentences and racing from meeting to meeting while fielding email, texts and voice mail on multiple devices. That person can appear very important," writes Sue Shellenbarger. "They may not know it, but they're usually causing secondhand stress."
Shellenbarger spoke with stress-management consultants, open-office architects, leadership coaches, and salesmen. All told her the same thing: workers are rushing more than ever now, and in the process, they're driving each other crazy.
Stress Is Contagious
Think about the last time you spoke with someone who was having a minor meltdown, either at work or in your personal life. After a few minutes of listening to them speak so rapidly, they sounded like Alvin and/or the Chipmunks, you were probably starting to feel a little stressed out yourself. This goes double for a work situation, where you're likely to have some sort of interest in the topic that's making your co-worker hyper.
No One Wants to Be the Slow Mover in the Office
If one person is rushing around, everyone else looks slower by comparison. This is great for the more deliberate worker when Mr. Busy spills his coffee all over his keyboard while typing a mile a minute and jawing with his neighbor, but not so great when the boss emerges from his day of meetings and sees only one person -- the person who's making the most noise.
The economy might be getting better, but it's not getting better fast enough to allay our fears of being on the layoff list.
The Bottom Line
No one can do more than one thing at a time, and do it well. Before you give in to the temptation to overbook yourself at work, remember that results are more important than being the most visibly overworked person. In fact, you might get credit for your cool head and ability to prioritize.
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Imagine this: It's the middle of the night. The windows and door leading to the patio are open, the air is crisp, and you're leisurely reading a book (the only time you have to do so is at odd hours of the eve) while you wait for something baking in the oven. Chocolate laced with summers of your childhood eating spoonfuls of peanut butter wafts in the air; something good's almost ready. The timer beeps and you make your way to the kitchen to shush the persistent timekeeper. You open the oven door and the aroma of warm peanut butter cups makes you smile, and pause, before reaching out your mitt-covered hands. Helpless, you cross the fine line of reason and stupidity, immediately dunk a spoon — not even a knife — into the hot baking pan and taste it. Curses of euphoria and a shot back to reality ensues.
Hmm. That may or may not have been me. The tip of my tongue is also not slightly numb right now. {big grin}
I could blame it all on this: A few weeks ago, I sat in the makeshift large conference hall at Theo Chocolate in Seattle for IFBC on a Sunday morning, listening to Shauna of Glutenfreegirl.com as she talked about blogging for specialized diets. Even from afar you can tell that this woman lives with her half glass full. Instead of soliloquies of I-can't's, her approach to celiac disease is inclusive: What can I eat? That talk was huge for me and I was drawn to learn more about gluten-free cooking and baking. I just started and I'm hooked.
Say hello to these peanut butter brownies. I would devour a whole pan of it if I knew I could live after such gluttony.
Clearly, as someone who can choose not to be on any special diet, I was the one missing out! These are insanely good. Will you forgive me if I keep baking GF brownies like this for a while?
I have Shauna (Gluten Free Girl) and Danny (the Chef) to thank for generously sharing the recipe for this. I'm happy in the belly. :-) Their 2nd book is just hot off the press and I highly recommend you check it out, whether you're on a GF diet or not. Take a look at Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef: A Love Story with 100 Tempting Recipes and if you pick up a copy you'll find these brownies!
I'm eagerly awaiting for my package from Amazon so I can try more recipes and tell you about them. For now, this Wordless Wednesday turned out to be very wordy. Ah!


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Accepting Interior Minister Eli Yishai's invitation, South African judge says he would be honored to visit because he loves Israel, Jewish people
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Published: 04.05.11, 14:23 / Israel News
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Israel's former ambassador to the UN, Dan Gillerman, who also took part in the telephone conversation, praised Goldstone for his courage in publishing the retraction, which was printed in the Washington Post this past Friday. He urged Goldstone to take additional measures to make sure that the UN Human Rights Council and other human rights organization take heed of his statement.
Goldstone suggested in response to first let the dust settle, but said that he would look into what goes on in the UN council.


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For the CLI programs that have to run as the zimbra user, what is the password for the zimbra user? I'm running Ubuntu 6.06 LTS with the 5.x RC build, and I don't see anything in the install docs about setting the password for that user. I thought from the Wiki you would use zmmypasswd to set it, but that apparently sets the MySQL passwd (and since I changed it I'm hoping I didn't screw anything up).
I'm still reading through the Admin and Quick Install docs, but I know this question has to be up there with "What is the default root password for Ubuntu or seomthing".
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Fed fears the cliff and Americans want resolution
The U.S. economy is already seeing small adverse effects from the fiscal cliff impasse, but the crisis can still be resolved without any long-term damage, said Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
In a Dec. 12 press conference, Bernanke said existing impacts include a sharp drop in consumer confidence, decreased small business confidence, increased market volatility and weak business investments.
"All of these things, at least to some extent, can be traced to the anticipation and concern about the fiscal cliff," said Bernanke.
When asked if the Fed will take measures to ease going off the cliff, Bernanke said the spending cuts and increased taxes would hurt the economy no matter what the Fed does. "We cannot offset the full impact of the fiscal cliff; it's just too big given the tools that we have available."
Bernanke said he is confident a deal can be reached but is not certain of where talks are.
Neither Republicans nor Democrats have specified the status of negotiations, but polls show that Americans want a resolution and that they may be more inclined to agree with the president's positions.
A Bloomberg poll found that 65 percent of respondents say the Nov. 6 election gave President Obama a mandate on his proposal to raise tax rates on high-income earners and "to get it done." In the poll, 45 percent of Republican respondents agreed with those sentiments.
An ABC News/Washington Post poll (.pdf) found that 49 percent of respondents approve of the way Obama is handling the fiscal cliff talks while Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) only has a 25 percent approval rating.
The new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll (.pdf) finds that 76 percent of all respondents, and 61 percent of Republican respondents, say a tax hike on high-income earners is acceptable and that 65 percent of all respondents would agree to a resolution that included spending cuts in Social Security and Medicare as well as targeted tax rate increases.
Perhaps the most telling piece of news about the current state of affairs is a report from CBS News that Boehner told members of Congress not to make plans for Christmas.
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Hey, i have noticed how CX`s 747-400`s dont have taxi lights and only Runway Turn off Lights. I also know that the earlier 744`s didnt have taxi lights, but ive seen a United 744 Ln 863 i think, with taxi lights and a CX ln 1033 i think withought taxi light? so why dont they have them?
BTW not even the second last and newest 744F have them?
So CX removes them when they get delivered?
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DAVIDSON – A former Burger King CEO made a whopper of a donation to Davidson College.
The $10 million gift from John and Lisa Chidsey, of Coral Gables, Fla., will support three of their alma mater's priorities:
• The first phase of the college's Academic Neighborhood.
• Scholarships for exceptional Davidson students.
• Leadership initiatives through the Chidsey Center for Leadership Development.
"Lisa and I chose to make this gift now because we believe in the vision of the college, the leadership of President Carol Quillen, and the compelling case Carol and Davidson College make for why the liberal arts matter now more than ever," said Chidsey, who chairs the board of trustees. "We want to support Davidson's future in a way that moves several institutional priorities forward."
One part of the Chidseys' gift supports the New Academic Building, phase one of Davidson's Academic Neighborhood, an initiative that received a $45 million lead gift from The Duke Endowment in 2012.
The 10-year construction and renovation plan aims to provide more opportunities for study, research and engagement across campus.
With the Chidseys' gift, the total amount raised for the $74 million building surpasses $60 million.
A second part of the couple's gift supports scholarships that will make a Davidson education possible for outstanding students.
"I never would have accomplished a tenth of what I have without Davidson. It was a transformative place for me," John said. "Making sure as many people as possible have the opportunity to attend a place like Davidson is important to us."
Finally, support of the Chidsey Center for Leadership and Development will further prepare students for lives that positively affect the campus, community and world.
The center opened in 2007 thanks to a leadership gift from the couple.
"John and Lisa's extraordinary investment will enable Davidson to demonstrate the power of our liberal arts experience for students who want to lead in today's world," President Carol Quillen said. "We are profoundly grateful for their uncompromising commitment to educational excellence, to educational access for all talented students and to the values and vision of Davidson College."
The Chidseys have supported Davidson College since graduating in 1983.


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Lori McAlexander earned her nickname years ago.
?I was the kid that drug home every bird that fell out of its nest, every stray dog, every stray cat, every injured bunny, nursed them back to health and set them free," McAlexander said.
From Chicago, McAlexander wanted to be closer to her family so she moved to Butte, a mile above sea level in a state where what she knew could be used to save what she loved.
?Birds are not like cats and dogs they're very specialized and complex animals and it's just takes a special person to care for a bird," McAlexander said.
McAlexander couldn't find a rescue for exotic birds anywhere in Montana. She knew exotic birds can't be kept in just any cage or in any animal shelter.
Eight years later McAlexander is best known as the bird lady. It?s not uncommon for folks to see McAlexander or her volunteers walking the birds around town in Butte.
Cockatoos can live up to 65 years and can outlive their owner so at times they can outlive their owner.
Volunteers like Ryan Trevithick know each bird has its own personality.
They can like some people and not others, and some never get over losing their owner.
Trevithick said the birds are social creatures and just like people can bond with the people they trust the most. In some cases it may mean they only get along with one person.
He said those characteristics are why many owners misunderstand their bird and can lead to them being mistreated.
?We get a lot of birds in that have been so abused that we don't really want to make them go through the trauma of going to a new home so we'd like to just be able to keep them and give them a new home where they'll be provided for," Trevithick said.
The right home is just what birds like Beamer need. He was rescued from an animal shelter in Missoula. McAlexander said he was put in the wrong kind of metal cage that poisoned him.
Now Beamer has seizures and can't stop plucking his feathers.
To McAlexander, Beamer is a prime example why the rescue needs its own facility. Their current location above the jewelry store, Buffalo Gallery and Frame Shop, on Broadway St. is temporary.
Problem is, building a permanent home would cost more than this small nonprofit can afford.
"The financial aspects of running a shelter is the biggest struggle. We can't grow without the funds and we're looking for a permanent home," McAlexander said.
Owner of Buffalo Gallery and Frame Shop Donna Hollingsworth said she enjoys having the birds in her building, but understands it would be best for the birds to have their own place.
?As much as I like the birds and love having them here it would be great to see them have a facility that?s actually catering to taking care of the birds needs,? Hollingsworth said.
Finances may be tight, but if you ask McAlexander, it's the staff's love for the birds that will always keep the rescue afloat.
"That's kind of been a long life passion of mine. I like animals sometimes more than I like people so it's just one of those things it's a labor of love," McAlexander said.
After all, she's been doing it since she was big enough to pack an animal home.
To learn more about Montana Parrot & Exotic Bird Sanctuary visit their website at http://www.mpebs.com/.


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Hi, I'm new to Zimbra and am having trouble configuring for one email provider Lavabit. They are at lavabit.com. I've used it for years with Thunderbird or Windows Live Mail without a problem. I can't seem to get the configuration with Zimbra to work. The smtp seems ok, I can use Zimbra to send email, but it won't log in and pick up email. When I try configuring it in Setup, I get error "Failure communicating with remote server. Please try again later". Ive tried different server names (in addition to the same ones I use with other programs) with SSL without SSL, Imap, not imap etc. It won't work. Support at Lavabit tried it and has the same difficulty but said if they can help, let them know what they can do.
I'm using Zimbra Desktop 7.1.2 (build 10978) on a Windows 7 - 64 bit system.
Is there any help for this? Zimbra does work for me with my Gmail and Roadrunner accounts just fine.


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PlayStation veterans know that Crash Team Racing is the absolute pinnacle of kart racer gameplay and charming design. Ok, I embellish a bit. Still, Naughty Dog's last Crash Bandicoot installment was a PlayStation hit and an excellent swan song for an orange marsupial who has fallen on troubled times in the hands of license owner Activision. However, hope for a worthy follow-up springs eternal.
YouTube user TheCrashProject has posted a minute-long video of screenshots allegedly captured from the beta testing phase of 'Crash Team Racing 2010', which was supposedly in development by High Impact Games until Activision shuttered the project for unknown reasons. The screenshots certainly seem legit, but I notice that none of the tracks on display resemble tracks from the original CTR. High Impact is best-known for developing Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, Secret Agent Clank, and Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, all of which debuted on PSP.
So, was Crash Team Racing 2010 a PSP sequel that never saw the light of day? We'll update this story when we hear more, but for now, let us know what you think of this news in the comments below.
On a side note, why hasn't Crash been announced for PlayStation All-Stars?!


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Well, at the University of St. Andrews anyway. I'm not too sure about other institutions per se, but being aware of how traditionally good economics universities such as the LSE and Cambridge have been turned into left-wing propagandists, I'm apprehensive about my choices regarding combining an element of economics with my history degree. All one has to do is look at the letters in support of Gordon Brown's economic policies and spending plans in The Financial Times, professors of respected educational establishments and institutions supporting what are generally accepted to be economically illiterate policies. Many of them are in the House of Lords, the most outspoken being labour-supporting "cross-benchers" from the London School of Economics.
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Yard Tool Storage Tips
Properly storing summer yard equipment will give you years of extra use.
Having a well-maintained yard is enjoyable and can add value to your home, but it takes a lot of work and some specialized tools. When the season's over, take some time to properly store your summer lawn equipment. With a little attention, they'll give you years of service.
Power tools (lawn mower, edger, tiller, etc.)
- For gas engines, drain the fuel system or use a fuel stabilizer.
- Clean or replace the air filter.
- Sharpen all blades and apply a light coat of oil to prevent corrosion.
- Clean all surface areas – including cutting decks – of debris and wipe clean.
- Lubricate all exposed cables, pivot points, hinges, etc., using a good-quality spray lubricant.
- Change oil if applicable (check owner's manual for instructions).
- If you have a riding mower, remove the battery, clean it and store in a cool, dry place.
- Store tools in a dry, protected place such as your garage or a garden shed. Never store near pool chemicals, cleaners, fertilizers or next to a furnace, water heater or appliance with a pilot light.
- Clean with a hose and remove any remaining fertilizer.
- Oil bearings and any other sliding or rotating metal parts.
- On metal spreaders, wipe a thin coat of oil on the bottom of discharge ports.
Hand tools
- Removed any caked-on dirt or debris.
- Sharpen or replace blades on tools that cut or dig.
- Wipe down the metal with light oil to prevent corrosion.
- Check wooden handles for any splinters, breaks and cracks. Smooth weathered wood handles with medium-grit sandpaper and apply a thin coat of linseed oil. Replace if damaged.
- Keep tools off the ground.
- Drain and roll up hoses to prevent cracks from freezing.
- Store chemicals and fertilizers in a locked case away from children and pets.
Whenever possible, store your lawn equipment in a garage or shed. If you need to store them outside, protect them with a tarp. Taking a little bit of time at the end of the season to carefully store your lawn equipment will give you years of use from them.


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Are String Bikinis And Speedos Ruining America's Summer at the Beach?
Recording-breaking temperatures and an economy in crisis have left us with a challenge to traditional morality that Christians need to address right now: too many of you are wearing your old bathing suits to the beach and it's immodest to say the least. Indeed, in 1 Timothy 2:9, we are told, "Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire."
This past July was one of the hottest on record. Even in the South, where concerns over the Gulf Oil Spill are still very much in people's minds, many remained fully committed to finding respite at the shore. In general, beach leisure is considered to have a negligible effect on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Unlike golf, tennis, camping and canoeing, a day at the shore does not require expensive new equipment nor a large service staff. Manufacturing of small products and the hiring or seasonal labor have thus fallen accordingly. Sales of new beach attire have also dropped dramatically as people live with less disposable income. These factors combined have created an influence which is steamrolling through our country: those with the least favorable job prospects and the least interest in helping our economy are the most likely to wear old bathing suits that they have long since outgrown. In effect, the longer you've been unemployed, the tighter your bathing suit.
Why this issue is of such relevance today is that our beaches have turned into veritable sex bazaars where flesh is peddled like last year's fashions at a bankrupt outlet mall. Men imagine that their dark sunglasses hide their eyes as they leer at the items on display. But the angle of their heads and their sly smiles tell a different story. Do these people not understand that whatever they're staring at is clearly reflected in their sunglass lenses, stamping their faces with two shiny billboards of desire? Yes, they stare at breasts and crotches and sometimes can't even hide the excitement rising in them. Women only encourage this with their frequent strolls down the beach. "Let's go for a walk" they say innocently enough but where in the world do they think they're going? There is nothing at the end of the beach, we all know that! Beach volleyball is even worse, encouraging a sick form of mass voyeurism as women throw themselves down hard in the hot sand, grunting deep and long as if mired in the act of sexual congress. Lust, even with one's eyes, is a sin. "Thou shalt not covet," the Tenth Commandment states, "thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's." James 1:15 warns us, "When lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death."
Christians always face moral dilemmas when they spend time at our oceans, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools. But this danger is heightened when you add three-year-old string bikinis and speedos into the mix. It's truly an offense to be exposed to all that skin. And so many women have gained weight! Yes they have been eating well despite the recession! And here they are, squeezed into some outfit that barely fit them in the best of times. Now they're bursting from the sides of their tops. The only thing keeping you safe from a sudden gunshot of bare flesh is that tiny loop of string. I refuse to swim near a woman in the rough waves for precisely this reason. Too many times on my recent trip to the Texas coast, did I emerge from a crash of water to see a woman frantically running after her bikini top as it floated gently to the shore. One arm is not adequate cover for your dripping, significant breasts!
Except for water sports, the male speedo doesn't make much sense in America. They reveal far too much of the anatomy and they grip the body in ways that are detrimental for circulatory health. Some men seem to thrill in the speedo precisely because it shows off their manhood. They use it as a badge of pride, jockeying around the beach, always fetching balls and going to the boardwalk for bottled water, shirtless and tight in those extremely small articles of clothing. Could a man possibly wear any less without being nude?
The speedo has had an odd effect on the beach crowd. Some, the more traditional amongst us, find its influence a bit too effeminate and European. Yet there are others who delight in wearing these things and they always seem to find each other. Have you ever noticed how men in speedos feel it necessary to stand in groups right at the water's edge, directly in the line of sight of everyone sitting on the beach? They stand in half circles, always stretching and reaching, turning sideways in those skin-tight garments so that others can glimpse an outline view, while concerned mothers look away and teenage boys grow flush at the thought of discovering a new trend that will upset their fathers.
That would be enough to scare many families away from beaches for good, but it gets worse. We now have a plague of men who are a few years behind updating their speedo selections. Without the slightest hint of shame, they will spill out like a garbage bag that doesn't quite fit in the can. It must be nearly impossible for these people to squeeze into these things in the first place and once they've arrived at the beach they're committed to wearing their faded, old speedos for their entire day. This certainly begs the question of how men in tight speedos urinate, since disrobing and re-robing must be excruciating. The obvious answer of using the sea or the pool as a place to relieve oneself is not something that brings joy to people's hearts. If you do swim this summer, it is of particular importance to avoid men in very tight speedos, especially those who stand tucked down in the water with quizzical expressions on their faces. If you're like me, you don't want to spend your vacations stewing in the sour releases of unfashionable men.
** On an unrelated note, I would like to wish my good friend Peter LaBarbera the best of luck this week as he embarks on his ambitious program at Christian Liberty Academy. He is a man who truly loves his country and has dedicated his life to helping us all break free of the carnal clamp that radical homosexuals are tightening on our lives. In a roundabout way, he is also giving Christians a fabulous alternative to spending this hot weekend at the beach and for that I respect him. Peter, my friend, I humbly and lovingly dedicate this article to you.
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DETROIT (AP) - Gordon Hayward wasn't quite perfect Thursday night but his shooting was more than enough to help No. 11 Butler bounce back from its first Horizon League loss of the season.
The freshman scored 22 points on 7-of-8 shooting and made a crucial 3-pointer late in the game to help the Bulldogs beat Detroit 66-61.
The victory came four days after Butler (20-1, 11-1) saw its 21-game conference winning streak end at Wisconsin-Green Bay.
"My teammates just got me a lot of good, open looks," said Hayward, who was 4-for-5 from the free throw line. "We practice those kinds of plays every day."
His 3 with under 7 minutes to play stopped a Detroit run and gave Butler a bit of a cushion. Detroit never got closer than four points the rest of the way and the Bulldogs closed it by making their last 10 free throws.
The victory, Butler's fifth straight over the Titans, kept the Bulldogs a game ahead of Green Bay in the league standings. The Bulldogs have played 108 consecutive contests without losing consecutive games.
"You have to be good on the road in conference play," Butler coach Brad Stevens said. "You have to earn everything you get."
Butler closed the first half on a 10-3 run to take a 35-25 lead and was ahead by as many as 13 points early in the second half before the Titans (6-16, 1-11) rallied.
Woody Payne started a 15-3 spurt with a jumper and ended it with two free throws to bring the Titans within 45-44 with 7:22 to play, but Hayward had the Bulldogs' response less than 30 seconds later.
Shelvin Mack added 14 points and Matt Howard had eight rebounds for Butler, which struggled to beat Detroit 54-50 on Jan. 10.
"They're a tough matchup for us," Stevens said of the Titans, who have lost 13 of the last 16 meetings but have often made the Bulldogs earn them.
"They're bigger. Much bigger. They're able to rotate in a lot of big guys."
Payne had 21 points and Chris Hayes added 18 for Detroit, which lost its sixth straight at Calihan Hall.
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I am 16 weeks pregnant and my ex who has shown no interest in being a part of the new babies life, but claims to care, has been NO help in deciding on baby names. I find ones that I really like, and he shoots them down and is critical of my choices, but feels no need to suggest names of his own. I feel like I shouldn't care what he thinks, but he did not want this baby, and I don't want to give him anymore reason to resent it. I know that the easy response is to say screw him and do what I want (that is what everyone around me says) but whether I want him to be or not, he is my babies father. We already have a 19 month old together and I I know that part of the resentment comes from his very immature new 19 year old gf (I'm 24, he's 27) but regardless of where it comes from, it is very hard to handle. I feel that he is saving his name ideas for his future children that he plans on sticking around for. He is a somewhat active part of our daughters life, but puts his new life and gf before anything else. What do I do?
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I wouldn't give a rat's @$$ what his opinion is. If you wanna be nice about it, tell him that if he doesn't give you suggestions for the name then you're gonna pick one on your own.
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Dump the chump, sweet heart. If he doesn't care about you & the new baby, you need to stop caring about him & what he wants. He may be the baby's SD but that doesn't make him a father.
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I personally think you are making life harder on yourself than needs to be. Great he doesnt like the name you have chosen move on and pick what YOU want, you are going to be in the childs life forever, you seem to think this guy will come in and out or whatever, leave it be pick the name and move on to the next thing cause you know there will be more serious ones than a name. Your 16 weeks things can change up until the time you give birth and it seems like just something extra to fight with him or gosh even talk to him about.
If it were me doing it all again I would not give a rats ass as to what the ex thought, I would do it my way and thats all, if he didnt like he could take me to court to have it changed or deal with it.
But to me it just sounds like another thing you guys talk about, maybe its cause you want to talk to him and think its an important topic or maybe its cause you miss him and just want to talk to him I dont know your situation but I would drop the topic ASAP and move on to more important things like child support, visitation and whats going to happen once your second child comes to the Earth and he isnt around?
Do what makes you happy and name your baby what you want. He is obviously not there for you and is being a total jerk to you and you don't need that nor do you deserve it. Stop running names by him to try and get him interested. I would just stop trying to communicate with him about anything and only talk when you need to and he contacts you. I wouldn't reach out to him anymore as you can't change the way he is. I am so sorry and good luck!
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What is it people that go for these teens and then turn back into immature teens themselves?? (im not saying all teens are immature) He needs to grow up and face the fact that he created a family and has responsiblilities to it! Be strong! When his 19yr old gets tired of him he will likely be knocking on your door again. Dont give him the chance to do it again, cause more than likely he will.
You shouldnt be so concerned about what he wants you to name your lo. If you like a name, go with it. You shouldnt let him dictate your life or your kids. You have a right to be their parent too! Stand up for yourself and be heard!!
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If feel since we are the ones that carry our babies and go through all the ups and downs of pregnancy, we have final say on the names. My EX shot down most of my names picked out for our son and I did the same to him. I finally agreed he can have the last name and even pick the middle (i didn't care), but I had say on the first name. When he realized I was not going to back down he did. If he is not even with you and is screwing around with a child, screw him and what he thinks. You gave him an opportunity to be involved, now it just seems like he wants to give you are hard time.
You pick any name you want and he will just have to deal with it.
ITA w/ pp's. Who cares what he thinks? SD wanted me to name DD Arianna (which was my other choice) instead of her name b/c it was so similar to his name.
I politely told him, despite the coincidence of it sounding like his name, I wanted to name her after my grandmother, and that if he had a problem w/ the name, he should give birth and name our child whatever he chose. Nipped that in the bud!
I agree with every one...since he is not there for you or the kids he shouldn't have a say so in that department..
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wow this sounds exactly like what i went through. after 7 months of grief, i told him i'd consider any name choices he suggested but that in the end the decision was mine. he only suggested one, and it felt like he didn't even care... so i named him something i really wanted (which he hated.)
baby is 12 weeks old now, and his father loves him i know it (even if he doesn't care much for me.) in the end, what matters is whether they come around and GROW UP enough to see that their babies are precious, no matter what the name.
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Lovebug .. i am kinda goin through the same ... my and my baby's dad are together ... but since the pregnancy been up and down .... but i have asked for suggestions only recieved 2 .. 1 for a girl 1 for a boy ...
i will consider those names but if he does give me anything else .. i will be choosing the name... its his fault if he doesnt want to be active...
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Nintendo president Satoru Iwata says that new consoles coming to market near the end of this month could signal greater consumer interest in games overall, which in turn will help Nintendo.
"I think the launch of other video game systems is also good for us because they energize the video game industry as a whole," Iwata said. "Though there are some who take the view that intensified competition means overseas competition will be tough for Nintendo, no matter how Nintendo does domestically, I do not necessarily see it that way. This year, what Nintendo is promoting is, conversely, to stand out in the game industry for individuality. I believe we have become a unique value."
Iwata also pointed out that Nintendo will stand out this holiday season because it offers more family-oriented titles for Wii U, compared to the initial launch titles being launched alongside the PS4 and Xbox One.
"We have an offering of software for the end of this calendar year that encourages family fun at home," Iwata said. Some of the titles he called out were Super Mario 3D World, Wii Party U, Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Wii Sports Club, and Wii Fit U."
"Other companies will launch new consoles, but I think they focus on targeting highly skilled users," he added. "Therefore, in that sense, though the competition will heat up because new game consoles will come out and there will be a 'war of the game consoles' played out in media articles, we wonder if the target user will actually be the same."
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Alzheimer's dilemma
Experts remain locked in debate over testing for the disease when there is no cure
"Even though I know the test is not definitive, I have to admit I felt relieved," she said. "I probably won't do anything differently now, but at least I won't keep losing sleep over it."
For 33-year-old Maddy Kilkenny, who's pregnant with her first child, it's all about planning for the future.
"I would want to know if I'm going to get Alzheimer's because I want my husband and children to be able to prepare for it early," said the Talmadge resident whose grandmother died of Alzheimer's disease. "We're not big picture- or video-takers, but I think that would change if I knew I wasn't going to be able to remember things. I think getting tested is the practical thing to do."
However, many Alzheimer's experts say testing for Alzheimer's disease when there is no cure or treatment may do more harm than good.
"Before someone has a genetic or biomarker test for Alzheimer's, they should try to clarify why they want to know," said Dr. Douglas Galasko, a professor of neurosciences at UC San Diego and director of UCSD's Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. "Some people say they're just worried, but that's not a good enough reason."
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Genetic testing for late-onset Alzheimer's disease (the most common type of dementia, affecting people 65 and older) is available without physician supervision or referral. The testing involves one gene, the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene on the 19th chromosome. The gene comes in three different forms — E2, E3 and E4. Everyone inherits one form of the gene from each parent. Having one or two of the E4 variants can increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease several times.
However, not all people with APOE-E4 develop Alzheimer's. And, about half of those who develop late-onset Alzheimer's don't have any E4 genes.
"We don't have a definitive way to say if you're going to get Alzheimer's disease. To check for the APOE-E4 gene just raises anxiety levels," said Dr. John Daly, professor of geriatric medicine at UC San Diego and medical director of the university's Seniors Only Care (SOCARE) outpatient geriatric clinic.
Before undergoing genetic testing, people should discus the benefits and risks with a physician and/or genetic counselor. They should also consider that a positive test could affect their eligibility for disability, long-term care and life insurance. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 does not apply to these forms of insurance.
Currently, APOE genetic testing provides the most benefit in research settings as it helps identify study participants who may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's. This knowledge may help scientists look for early brain changes in participants and compare the effectiveness of treatments for people with different APOE profiles.
R.J. Ignelzi
Even if a person has a positive test, it doesn't mean they will ever get Alzheimer's disease. It may just mean they're at a somewhat higher risk.
"But for a lot of people, after (a positive test) they may be absolutely convinced that they will get Alzheimer's disease and that alone is enough to cause debilitating worry and anxiety," said Dr. James Brewer, associate professor of radiology and neurosciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine. "At this time, if you have no certain cognitive complaint, I can't see any benefit to test for Alzheimer's."
Although three of her grandparents were diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Heidi Hanna isn't interested in getting tested for the disease.
"If I knew there was an (Alzheimer's) vaccine I could take or a medication (to treat the disease) that had no side effects, I'd probably be tested. But, we're far away from that," said the 37-year-old San Diego holistic nutritionist, author and lecturer. "I assume we're all at risk for Alzheimer's and I continue to live my life. Even if I found out I had the gene, I wouldn't change anything about my life since I already live a very healthy lifestyle."
Although there's no way to change one's genetic makeup, lifestyle modifications may help reduce the potential effects of high-risk genes, Alzheimer's experts say.
"Plan now for your future and do everything you can to reduce the risks," said Mary Ball, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties. "Stay physically, socially and intellectually active and control heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking and excess weight."


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The District's 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is available through the following links:
A hard copy of the 2010 UWMP is also available for public review at the District headquarters building during normal business hours.
Project Description
Per the Urban Water Management Planning Act, water suppliers such as the District are required to review, update, and submit an Urban Water Management Plan to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) by July 1, 2011.
The 2010 UWMP includes a general discussion on the history of Santa Clara Valley Water District as well as information on climate, demographics, and the economy of Santa Clara County. Water supply sources including groundwater, local surface water, imported water, water recycling and efforts related to desalination are described in the plan. Also included is information on historical water use, water conservation programs, demand projections, water shortage contingency and supply interruption planning, water quality, reliability and threats to reliability. In addition, the plan examines the water supply outlook in the County under different hydrologic conditions in accordance with DWR guidelines.
This plan documents important information on water use and supply in Santa Clara County and serves as a valuable resource for water supply planners and policy makers. In addition, the District's 2010 UWMP is a foundational document for the preparation of water supply assessments and written verifications as required by Senate Bill (SB) 610 and SB 221 for projects subject to CEQA consisting of more than 500 dwelling units or equivalent water use.
A large portion of the analysis performed and information gathered to satisfy the requirement of the Urban Water Management Planning Act are directly applicable to the development of the Districts Water Supply and Infrastructure Master Plan (Water Master Plan) including demand projections, supply assumptions, water supply reliability and the associated update of the water supply planning models. The Water Master Plan takes the process to the next level through the identification, weighting and prioritization of needed water supply and infrastructure projects. The 2010 UWMP is based on current operational assumptions and supplies and any shortages identified in the plan, and how to best address these, will be evaluated in the Water Master Plan.
Stakeholder Involvement
The 13 major water retailers were the primary stakeholders involved in the preparation of the District's UWMP. Coordination of this effort with water retailers is primarily through the Retailer Water Supply Subcommittee.
The 2010 UWMP was presented to the Water Commission, Landscape Advisory Committee and the Agricultural Water Advisory Committee in October 2010. Staff also provided information related to the 2010 UWMP to the District's Water Resources Stakeholder Review Committee (SRC) in January and April 2011. The SRC is an advisory committee comprised of representatives from cities, the county, retailers, advocacy groups, and other organizations such as the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, Santa Clara County Farm Bureau and Silicon Valley Leadership Group. The purpose of the SRC is to provide input and receive information from staff on long-term water resource planning projects.
The public hearing for the District's 2010 UWMP was opened on April 12, 2011. The Board closed the public hearing and adopted 2010 UWMP on May 24, 2011.
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Q&A: Vera Farmiga
The actor goes with God for her directorial debut, Higher Ground.
Mon Aug 22 2011
Her edgy, emotionally fearless turns in Down to the Bone and The Departed—not to mention her Oscar-nominated role in the recession dramedy Up in the Air—have turned a legion of moviegoers into true believers. Now Vera Farmiga is about to win over more converts with her second coming, as a director: Higher Ground finds the 38-year-old star doing double duty as an actor and filmmaker, tracing several decades of the spiritual evolution of a woman named Corinne as she struggles to find her place in a tight-knit Christian community. Farmiga spoke to TONY right before her compelling, character-driven debut played the Tribeca Film Festival last spring.
You were originally attached to the project solely as an actor, right?
Yeah, I'd signed on to play the part with no intention of directing...not just this, but anything at all, really! [Laughs] But I'd been involved with the development process from the beginning, working with [cowriters] Tim Metcalfe and Carolyn Briggs; the story is loosely based on Carolyn's memoir, This Dark World. I had a lot of ideas about how to approach the material, so while we were waiting to get financing, they kept saying, "Why don't you direct it? This is your movie; make it exactly the way you want to."
Making your first film is hard enough, but given that you chose to focus on such a divisive subject...
Is your question "Am I a masochist?" [Laughs] There's no shortage of opinion about religion, that's for sure. I knew people would have a very visceral gut reaction to the topic; I mean, how could you not project your own spiritual path onto the story of someone else finding theirs? That certainly presented a challenge, because I really did want people to look at Corinne's journey in a unique way, and tell her story with a sense of humor.
But you don't mock her journey, and none of the characters are being judged, really. How does one make a movie about faith without playing to one side or another?
There really are three types of "religious" movies: the ones that make fun of it, the ones that vilify it and the ones that literally preach to the converted. What I wanted to focus on was the aspect of yearning that comes with faith. I've never felt the breath of God—you can take that statement literally or metaphorically—more than when I was yearning for a personal, intimate connection to something bigger than me. The movie isn't about casting away your faith, it's about casting away inauthentic notions about your faith. Have you seen The Apostle?
The Robert Duvall film? I have.
I kept using that film as a reference point, because it's such a great example of a film that feels like it's in the community, as opposed to being above it or looking down on it. The Apostle is not about whether or not Christianity is the end-all of religions; it's about a seeker, which is what Corinne is, I think.
She's also a woman who runs up against patriarchal obstacles in her faith, wouldn't you say?
She does, though you have to remember that a lot of this film takes place during an era [the 1970s] when women were struggling against obstacles everywhere: in society, the workplace, at home. Corinne deals with sexism in her community, but let's be honest: The church did not have a lock on that.
Have your thoughts about organized religion changed since making the film?
Someone once told me that religion is like a knife: You can stab someone with it, or you can slice bread with it. I believed that before I made the film, and I still believe it now. I've always had a deep respect for all religions; I'm the sort of person who can walk into any house of worship and derive a sense of peace from being there. I just hate one-dimensional portrayals of religion; it's too cheap and easy to do, and ignores the nuances that go into having a belief system.
When the film premiered at Sundance last January, you seemed reluctant to answer questions regarding your own spiritual bent. Do you still feel uncomfortable with that question now?
Oh, I just didn't want people to think this was a biopic about me! [Laughs] I mean, how has making the film affected my own spiritual journey? Lord, I have no idea yet! Corinne has a notion of where she's headed spiritually by the end. Every time I talk about the movie, I feel like I'm taking a few new steps down my own path. It's still ongoing.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 11:20 am
|Photo: Reason
Dutch "coffee shops" openly sell cannabis flowers and hashish to customers, and are popular with foreign tourists. But the shops have faced tighter controls over the past three years as successive governments pushed to discourage the use and sale of "soft drugs" on health and crime grounds, reports Reuters.
Many of the coffee shops in Amsterdam and elsewhere in the Netherlands oppose the "weed pass" plan, maintaining that it is discriminatory and will kill the cannabis tourism industry.
But Wednesday's ruling by the Council of State, the Netherlands' highest judicial body, strengthened the government's position.
|Photo: Rien Zilvold/NRC Handelsblad
|Only registered members with Dutch passports will be able to buy cannabis from coffee shops under the "weed pass" plan favored by the Dutch government
The court ruled that local authorities could not ban foreigners from local coffee shops, but added that such a ban could be introduced at a national level and would not contravene European Union laws.
In a statement [PDF] explaining the decision, the court suggested the city could have achieved the same result by relying on the country's Opium Act, which bans marijuana despite a longstanding policy of "tolerating" retail sales, reports Jacob Sullum at Reason.
The decision seems to remove the last major legal barrier to excluding foreigners from coffee shops, but a few political barriers remain.
Local officials in Amsterdam oppose the "weed pass" policy, viewing "drug tourists" as an economic boon rather than as a menace. Amsterdam officials argue that tourists who come there for the marijuana usually stay several nights and contribute to the city's economy, reports Toby Sterling at Forbes.com.
The ruling follows a long fight between a coffee shop in the border town of Maastricht and local authorities. The shop, owned by Marc Josemans, was ordered to close temporarily because it had admitted foreigners.
Manon Fokke, leader of the opposition Labor Party in Maastricht, said the ruling means that if the government wants to ban foreigners from coffee shops it will have to change the law -- a time-consuming and difficult task. She said her city should consider other options, such as zoning coffee shops to the city's outskirts.
But Prime Minister Mark Rutte repeated that he will go ahead with the weed pass idea in some form.
"I'm convinced that the best approach is to make coffee shops closed clubs that you need a Dutch passport and be over 18 to get into," Rutte told the Foreign Press Association.
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Normal, Ill. - Ben Raynauld and Lenz Theodor teamed up for a strong win at No. 2 doubles before each tallying a victory in singles play, but the visiting Bulldogs came up on the short-end to host Illinois State, as the Redbirds claimed a 5-2 decision on Friday (March 20) afternoon.
Raynauld and Theodor scored an 8-6 decision at the second doubles spot, topping Illinois State's Michael Hobson and Timon Reichelt. ISU would claim decisions in the remaining two bouts, however, to earn the first point of the match.
Raynauld then got things started in singles play, working a swift 6-0, 6-1 triumph over Timon at the top spot. Theodor added an impressive showing at No. 6, defeating Micah LeMoine, 6-2, 6-4.
Butler had a chance to climb back into the bout, as Brandon Bayliss and Zach Ervin scored opening-set wins at No. 3 and No. 4 singles, respectively, but the Redbirds would respond in the final two sets for the points. Stephen McLoughlin, meanwhile, battled back from first set loss to even the bout at 1-1 before succumbing in the deciding round.
The Bulldogs return to action on Friday, March 27, when it heads to Detroit, Mich., for a 10:00 a.m. bout with the Titans.


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Iggy Azalea Set to Host MTV's House of Style
Does anybody know fancy better than Iggy Azalea? Apparently not since the Aussie rapper just landed herself a new gig hosting iconic fashion series House of Style.
Starting in just a couple short weeks, Iggy will show us what she's working with as a hostess on the MTV series. The show originally ran from 1989 until being canceled in 2000; during that 11-year run hosts included the likes of Revenge's Amber Valletta and supermodel Cindy Crawford. More recently, Karlie Kloss and Joan Smalls took the helm for a 2012 reboot so Iggy, you've got some big high heels to fill!
For this latest incarnation of the iconic series, look for Iggy to cover street style in Los Angeles' best vintage stores and music sets, reports Variety. Good pal and music collaborator Rita Ora's said to be one of the guest stars, which has us 50 shades of excited.
This round of House of Style, all eight episodes of it, will help build moment for the August 24 Video Music Awards, another big event for Iggy, with a season recap special airing two days later on August 26.
Iggy couldn't seem more thrilled by her new project. "The biggest impact that House of Style had on pop culture is its ability to make fashion fun and interesting to fans who are both die-hard fashionistas or not at all," she said of the news. "I am so excited to bring back this iconic show for another generation of teenagers."
Us too! You're the realest!
Sources: Variety, House of Style


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Application of the Motivation Scale for Disability Sport Consumption: An Examination of Intended Future Consumption Behavior of Collegiate Wheelchair Basketball Spectators
Cottingham, Michael, Phillips, Dennis, Hall, Stacey A., Gearity, Brian T., Carroll, Michael S., Journal of Sport Behavior
Miles Thompson, head coach of the University of Alabama wheelchair basketball team, stated that "the biggest reason we don't have enough [collegiate wheelchair basketball] teams are budgetary constraints" (personal communication, April 2, 2011). While wheelchair basketball has grown in popularity, the formation of teams is hindered by a lack of funding. The 'enough' that Thompson refers to is number of teams required for NCAA recognition. A number of coaches and administrators of other collegiate wheelchair basketball teams believe that this status would bring the sport more credibility and institutional support.
Only two of the seven men's collegiate wheelchair basketball teams and one of the four women's wheelchair basketball teams are housed in university athletic departments, which help support travel budgets, funding for coaching staff, equipment management, and academic tutoring. The remaining teams are housed in disability services centers on campus, adaptive athletic departments, and sports club departments, which do not offer the same level of financial backing. These teams rely primarily on funds received from annual fundraising activities, which requires substantial efforts by staff, volunteers, and students to procure resources in hopes of offsetting the expenses incurred by the team. For these programs to survive, and for other universities to develop new teams, revenue must be increased. This is the only way that the wheelchair basketball will continue to grow in order to meet the threshold necessary for NCAA status.
Social Justice and Funding
Oliver (1990) noted that a medical model of disability--the contemporary perspective that disability was a physical or psychological limitation within an individual--was flawed in that it did not address society's responsibility in influencing for better or worse the impact of that disability. This relationship of a privileged group oppressing a disadvantaged group either actively or passively warrants an offset by justification of social justice (Danermark & Gellerstedt, 2004; Fay, 2011).
Perspectives such as Oliver's led to professionals' application for social justice in fields related to disability. Sylvester (1992) stated that those with disabilities have a right to leisure; Sylvester (2011) also gave a presentation of the benefits and limitations of resource allocation by way of disability classification related to social justice. The arguments for allocation of resources to disability sport have been championed by researchers such as Anderson, Bedini and Moreland (2005) and Stoll (2011) who claim that athletic access should be universally applied, regardless of disability. These arguments have been well received by practitioners, evidenced by the fact that Great Britain, the United States, and Canada, among many other nations, have integrated the Paralympics within their respective Olympic national governing bodies, both organizationally and financially (Scruton, 1998). While this has been an effective means to increase revenue for some disability sport organizations, by the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) own admission, additional revenue must be generated by way of ticket sales and sponsorship spurred by increased viewership (IPC, 2008).
Wheelchair Basketball
Much of the research on wheelchair basketball has focused on the participants of the sport. Examples include efficiency of wheelchair basketball movement (Coutts, 1992; Vanlandewijck, Spaepen, & Lysens, 1994), physiological performance of wheelchair basketball players (De Lira et. al., 2010; Molik, Laskin, Kosmol, Skucas, & Bida, 2010) and psychological performance of wheelchair basketball players (Ferreira & Fox, 2008; Robbins, Houston, & Dummer, 2010).
While these studies benefit both researchers and practitioners looking to advance the performance of wheelchair basketball, they have not addressed the financial concern of the IPC and program directors of collegiate wheelchair basketball teams who need to increase revenue. …


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Men's Basketball Focuses on Improvement
|Ariel Smith
Staff Writer
This year has been a tough one for Manchester University's men's basketball. The team is very young, consisting of mostly first years, sophomores, and only one senior. Therefore, the team's focus is on learning and improving their game. The team is just around the corner from the end of the season, but they currently have 4 wins and 19 losses. Head Coach Brad Nadborne explained that when working with a team that is still learning so much, wins do not happen as often as with a team that has more experience;, the expectations are just not the same. Instead focus is placed primarily on learning strategy and improving their game as well as working on communication as a team.
The team has been focusing on improving in all aspects of the game. Nadborne detailed what practices consist of for everyone. "Offensively, we have continued to improve on our execution," he said. "Defensively, we have continued to improve on our recognition of situations, and since we play a very team-oriented defense, our positioning and communication are of paramount importance. Our players will continue to improve on these concepts."
He also explained the quality of practice was more important than the amount of practices they had. As the team grows closer their confidence builds within themselves and with each other as a team. "From that, we need to go into the games with positive energy, a belief in what we are doing, and the mental toughness to execute those things in a consistent manner," Nadborne said. "In my mind, it is not a matter of if, but when."
He also gave insight on how dedicated and determined the team is. "When you work as hard as these guys work, and care as much as these guys care, I feel like the light bulbs will go on at any time," he said. Though they work on strategies at practice, it's much different taking those experiences and turning them into a game against an opponent, but Nadborne has faith in his team. "They will put it together sooner, rather than later," he sadi.
Though the season is coming to an end for this year, each season holds something new for the Spartan athletic teams, and as Nadborne mentioned. the team is working hard to meet their goals. The men will be playing at Earlham at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 16.


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What Is Slate? What Minerals Are In Slate? What Is Slate Used For?
What is Slate?
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated
metamorphic rock
that is created by the alteration of
or mudstone by low-grade regional metamorphism. It is popular for a wide variety of uses such as roofing, flooring and flagging because of its durability and attractive appearance.
Composition of Slate
Slate is composed mainly of clay minerals or micas depending upon the degree of metamorphism to which it has been subjected. The original clay minerals in shale alter to micas with increasing levels of heat and pressure. Slate can also contain abundant
and small amounts of feldspar,
and other minerals.
Color of Slate
Most slates are gray in color and range in a continuum of shades from light to dark gray. Slate also occurs in shades of green, red, black, purple and brown. The color of slate is often determined by the amount and type of iron and organic material that are present in the rock.
How Does Slate Form?
The tectonic environment for producing slate is usually a former sedimentary basin that becomes involved in a convergent plate boundary. Shales and mudstones in that basin are compressed by horizontal forces with minor heating. These forces and heat modify the clay minerals in the shale and mudstone. Foliation develops at right angles to the compressive forces of the convergent plate boundary to yield a vertical foliation that usually crosses the bedding planes that existed in the shale.
Uses of the Word "Slate"
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The word "slate" has not been used consistently over time and in some industries. Today most geologists are careful not to use the word "slate" when talking about "shale". However, in the past the word slate was often used freely in reference for shale.
This confusion of terms partially arises from the fact that shale is progressively converted into slate. Imagine driving your car eastwards in Pennsylvania through areas of increasing metamorphism, starting where the rock is definitely "shale" and stopping to examine rock at each outcrop. You will have a difficult time deciding where on that route "shale" has been converted into "slate". It can be difficult to pick up a rock and apply the proper name where the rocks have been lightly metamorphosed.
In the
mining industry of the Appalachian Basin, the word "slate" is still used by many miners to in reference to the shale that forms the roof and floor of a mine and for fragments of shale that are separated from the coal in preparation plants. Experienced miners train newer miners and archaic language is passed along.
In the 1800's elementary school students used a small piece of slate mounted in a wooden frame for writing practice and arithmetic problems. Writing was done with a small pencil made of slate, soapstone or clay. The slate could be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Small slates were also used in schools and businesses to list daily events, schedules, menus, prices and other notices. Today, over 150 years after writing slates started to disappear from schools the word "slate" is still used in phrases such as "clean slate," "wipe the slate clean," "slated for today," "put it on the slate" and more.
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Foliation in slate is caused by the parallel orientation of platy minerals in the rock such as microscopic grains of clay minerals and mica. These parallel mineral grain alignments give the rock an ability to break smoothly along planes of foliation. People exploit this property of slate to produce thin sheets of slate that are used in construction projects and manufacturing.
Uses of Slate
Most of the slate mined throughout the world is used to produce roofing slates. Slate performs well in this application because it can be cut into thin sheets, absorbs minimal moisture and stands up well in contact with freezing water. A disadvantage is the cost of the slate and its installation in comparison with other roofing materials. As a result, in new construction slate is mainly confined to high end projects and prestige architecture.
Slate is also used for interior flooring, exterior paving, dimension stone and decorative aggregate. Small pieces of slate are also used to make turkey calls. The photos and video on this page document several uses of slate. Historically slate has been used for chalkboards, student writing slates, billiard tables, cemetery markers, whetstones and table tops. Because it is a good electrical insulator it was also used for early electric panels and switch boxes.
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is a fine-grained, foliated metamorphic rock that is created by the alteration of shale or mudstone by low-grade regional metamorphism. The specimen shown above is about two inches (five centimeters) across.
Most of the slate mined throughout the world is used to produce roofing slates. Slate performs well in this application because it can be cut into thin sheets, absorbs minimal moisture and stands up well in contact with freezing water. A disadvantage is the cost of the slate and its installation in comparison with other roofing materials. As a result, in new construction slate is mainly confined to high end projects and prestige architecture. Image © Iain Sarjeant, iStockphoto.
Slate is a durable rock that is suitable for use as flooring, stair treads, sidewalk slabs and patio stone. It is also produced in a variety of colors that allow it to be incorporated into a variety of design projects. Shown above are multi-color flooring tiles. Image © Chad Truemper, iStockphoto.
Slate is sometimes used as facing stone on building exteriors. Image © John Bloor, iStockphoto.
School slate used for writing practice and arithmetic. Students wrote on the slate with a "pencil" made from slate,
or clay. These slates were widely used until the late 1800's when wood-case pencils were easily produced and the price of paper became affordable. Image © Bruce Lonngren, iStockphoto.
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PHILADELPHIA -- Craig Carnaroli, senior vice president for finance at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named Executive Vice President by Penn President Amy Gutmann. Carnaroli will assume his new post effective immediately.
As executive vice president, Carnaroli will serve as Penn's chief financial and administrative officer, reporting directly to the president. He will be responsible for overall leadership and management of key administrative areas at Penn, specifically, finance, public safety, human resources, information systems, computing, internal audit and compliance, investments and business services. Penn has an annual operating budget of approximately $4 billion and is the largest private employer in Philadelphia.
"Craig is an outstanding financial executive, who has spent his entire career working primarily with hospitals, colleges and universities, " Gutmann said. "His extensive knowledge of the University, impressive record as a team builder and strong stewardship of the University's financial resources make him the ideal person to move the EVP division forward. We are truly fortunate to have someone with Craig's abilities available to step into this key University position."
During his tenure at Penn, Carnaroli played an important role in the Health System's financial turnaround, which has resulted in an improved outlook issued by Moody's Investors Service for both the University and the Health System, as well as the recent upgrade of the University's long-term credit rating to Aa3.
Carnaroli came to Penn in 2000 from Merrill Lynch, where he served as director of the health care finance department, responsible for structuring and marketing tax-exempt and taxable debt issues for non-profit education and health care institutions.
He received a B.S. in economics cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.B.A. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.