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NVIDIA Shield Gets a Launch Date and a Price Cut: June 27th for $299by Ryan Smith on 6/20/2013 9:36 AM EST
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karasaj - Thursday, June 20, 2013 - linkWow this is really cool. If I hadn't picked up a 7850 for my new PC this would actually be really tempting all of a sudden. I wish they had said this two weeks ago xD Reply
todlerix - Thursday, June 20, 2013 - linkSource: Nvidia
NOTE: PC Streaming will release as a BETA feature at launch**
**The PC streaming BETA will feature a select number of supported games from Steam and a set of recommended routers. After conclusion of the BETA period, users will receive a free software patch to the official release that includes expanded game support, broader Wi-Fi compatibility, feature enhancements, and any needed bug fixes based on BETA feedback. Reply
chizow - Thursday, June 20, 2013 - linkI'm currently waiting on more information about PC streaming before committing as well. I have very little interest in a handheld console, much less an Android console, unless it were able to stream my PC content remotely. Streaming locally isn't that appealing, but if they could eventually develop it to the point I could stream it anywhere I had Wi-Fi access, I'd be sold instantly. Reply
nathanddrews - Thursday, June 20, 2013 - linkGeForce Experience (new feature of drivers) states that a "600 series" GPU is required for streaming, but I've read other places that a GTX-level 600-series GPU (650+) is actually required. What is it exactly? I don't suppose users with 580 SLI can install a 610 for streaming only? Or 7970GE, for that matter? Reply
aicom - Thursday, June 20, 2013 - linkIt would theoretically possible to use another H.264 encoder, but Nvidia may have dedicated pathways in the hardware for transcoding the framebuffer to reduce latency. That or they just want to use hardware that they have control over.
It would be nice to have an option to use a 3rd party H.264 encoder like QuickSync or a CPU-based encoder. If we get especially lucky, Nvidia could enable support for 3rd party GPUs as well but that probably will increase latency significantly because they can't use driver tricks to reduce latency. They'd have to use the standard APIs for capturing the screen. Reply
Yorgos - Thursday, June 20, 2013 - linkGive it a 100$ or € price drop, make it available to install any linux distro with the appropriate driver support and this is going to be a hell of a gaming console to run any kind of emulator from gameboy and mame games. Reply
larsoncc - Thursday, June 20, 2013 - linkCouldn't you create the same PC-streaming-game experience with a smartphone, Splashtop, and a MOGA controller? For fun, I picked one up today to find out... Just on the Android side, the controller works great with emulators (with a third party driver). The trick will be to get it to send keys across to SplashTop. Reply
Wolfpup - Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - linkThis thing's still an awesome piece of hardware that I have no idea what I'd do with it. If I could pull out Vita's SOC and replace it with this (which would be a nice bump...I think) that would rock, but... Reply


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Set for release in the UK on July 17, 2015, the film is directed by Peyton Reed ("Bring it On," "The Break-Up") and stars Paul Rudd ("I Love You Man," "Role Models") as Scott Lang aka Ant-Man, and Michael Douglas ("Behind The Candelabra," "Wall Street") as his mentor Dr. Hank Pym and Evangeline Lilly ("The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," "Lost") as Hope Van Dyne, daughter of Hank Pym.
The film also includes outstanding additional cast including Corey Stoll ("House of Cards," "The Bourne Legacy"), Bobby Cannavale ("Danny Collins," "Annie," "HBO's "The Long Play"), Michael Peña ("End of Watch," "American Hustle"), Abby Ryder Fortson ("Togetherness"), Judy Greer ("13 Going on 30," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"), David Dastmalchian ("The Dark Knight," "Prisoners"), Wood Harris ("Remember the Titans," "The Wire"), John Slattery ("Mad Men," Marvel's "Iron Man 2") and Gregg Turkington ("The Comedy," "On Cinema") and multi-hyphenate T.I. ("American Gangster," "Takers").
Based on the Marvel comic character first published in 1962, Marvel's "Ant-Man" continues the lineage of epic big-screen adventures chronicled in Marvel's "Iron Man," "The Incredible Hulk," "Iron Man 2," "Thor," "Captain America: The First Avenger," "Marvel's The Avengers," "Iron Man 3," "Thor: The Dark World," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Guardians of the Galaxy" and the upcoming Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron."
Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
Marvel's "Ant-Man" is produced by Marvel Studios' president, Kevin Feige, with Louis D'Esposito, Alan Fine, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo and Stan Lee serving as executive producers.
Director Peyton Reed's creative team also includes Oscar® winning cinematographer Russell Carpenter ("Titanic," "21"), production designer Sheppard Frankel ("Identity Thief," "Horrible Bosses") costume designer Sammy Sheldon Differ ("X-Men: First Class," "Kick Ass"), visual effects supervisor Jake Morrison (Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World," "The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers"), stunt coordinator Jeff Habberstad (Marvel's "Iron Man 3," "X-Men: Days of Future Past") and six-time Oscar® nominee, special effects supervisor Dan Sudik ("Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Marvel's The Avengers"). The editors include Dan Lebental, ACE (Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World," Marvel's "Iron Man") and Colby Parker Jr. ("Lone Survivor," "Hancock").
Marvel Studios' upcoming release schedule includes Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" on May 1, 2015, Marvel's "Captain America 3" on May 6, 2016, and Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy 2," on July 28, 2017.
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31 Ways to Countdown to Halloween
Halloween is our favorite time of year. From creepy cocktails to spooky crafts and frightening sweets, we love being creative and coming up with unique ways to celebrate.
This year, we are counting down the days to Halloween with a ton of our favorite party ideas including DIY decor, crafts for kids, themed treats and cocktails. Scroll through our gallery of ideas to spark your imagination and creativity all 31 days leading up to Halloween this year!
Halloween is our favorite time of year. From creepy cocktails to spooky crafts and frightening sweets, we love being creative and coming up with unique ways to celebrate.
This year, we are counting down the days to Halloween with a ton of our favorite party ideas including DIY decor, crafts for kids, themed treats and cocktails. Scroll through our gallery of ideas to spark your imagination and creativity all 31 days leading up to Halloween this year!
If you are as excited about Halloween as we are, you'll love this DIY block countdown. Our contributor Vanessa suggests having a pre-Halloween party and inviting your friends over to make their own!
Marshmallows on a stick are one of the easiest ways to get creative this Halloween. We love our contributor Vanessa's edible marshmallow witches!
No party of ours is complete without some creative Jell-O shots. Layer yours yellow and orange to create candy corn shots for your Halloween bash.
You don't need a brain mold to make this brain looking cake. Be prepared to get creative and pipe buttercream to recreate the look of our contributor Paula's zombie brain cake.
Get crafty with your mason jars this season by creating Halloween themed luminaries for your home. You can line your sidewalk with them for trick-or-treaters or place them on your mantle display in your home.
Deviled eggs are a usual go-to party appetizer, but dress them up with gummy worms and food coloring and you've got the perfect eerie snack for your guests.
Tis the season for pumpkin everything! This pumpkin martini is the perfect Halloween themed sip. Don't forget to add a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice!
A pumpkin keg or a pump-keg is a must-have at your Halloween party this year. Choose a good seasonal beer to fill it with and you'll be forever known as the ultimate party host!
If you're not the crafty type, this Mexican layer dip might be the easiest way to add a spooky touch to your Halloween party menu. Simply make your dip as usual, then draw a spider web with sour cream on top. It's that simple!
Milkshakes don't have to just be enjoyed during the summer months! We love this vanilla milkshake with little bits of candy corn. It's the perfect way to enjoy Halloween through a straw.
We're loving this drunk-o-lantern we found online. It's simple enough to recreate and funny enough that you just can't help but laugh!
Don't let the name fool you! Zombie fingers in pustule dip may sound gross, but it's really made of yummy breadsticks and guacamole.
What kid wouldn't love Frankenstein pops on a stick?! Decorate them as a party craft or make them before hand and give them out as edible party favors.
Edible blood is the perfect way to make all of your Halloween desserts look gross and scary! Pour it over a zombie cake, creepy cookies or meats for an added bloody effect.
Get creative with your pumpkins. Skip the carving and try using melted crayons for a more artsy fall feel.
Check out our other favorite ways to decorate a pumpkin here.
If you were to eat an eyeball, I'm sure it would be soft and chewy. Luckily for you, these treats are made out of white chocolate almond bark
Dress up your treat bags this year with baker's twine and paint for cute, DIY touch the kids will love.
Turn your usual double stuffed Oreos into cute or creepy jack-o-lanterns with an edible marker and some orange candy coating. Like some of our other treats on a stick, these also make great edible Halloween favors.
If you're looking for a cooler way to decorate your pumpkin, try making these chic silhouettes of your friends or family members and glue them to your pumpkins.
Mason jars are always a favorite when it comes to jarring foods or whipping up individual desserts, but why not try decorating them in a more clever way. We love this fun monster with an eye patch or you can add stickers and ribbon and fill it with candy.
Ghost strawberries are the easiest decadent treat. Covered in a sweet layer of white chocolate and decorated with black food coloring or gel, these ghoulish desserts are simple to recreate!
A little fondant and a simple sugar cookie recipe can go a long way! These mummy cookies might be our favorite Halloween treats on a stick.
Dress up your home with these spooky paper bat decorations. Use plain paper or glam it up with some glitter card stock for an easy way to add a little Halloween to your home.
Gross out your Halloween guests by offering them bloody zombie meat on a stick with a spicy brown dipping sauce.
Spiders don't always have to be creepy. Glam up your cookies with a bit of edible glitter and sprinkles!
A black widow always has a bite, but we promise this cocktail is nothing but sweet. Try using a skull and crossbone ice tray maker for an added spooky touch to your Halloween sip.
Host a Halloween movie night at home this year. Watch scary movies and kick back with this sweet blend of popcorn and candy corn.
Wall art is always a cool way to add some temporary decor for the holidays. Simply spell out a spooky phrase and use poster putty so your walls aren't damaged.
Make your martini extra dirty this year by adding a few gummy worms to the mix. If candy isn't your style, try a few of our other Halloween martini recipes.
A simple and understated mantle is easy to put together with pieces of fabric, festive picture frames, earthy elements and candles. See what resources you have in your home to put together your own whimsical Halloween decor.
Wrap pizza dough around hot dogs for an easy mummy appetizer at your party. These are a great kid-friendly treat and will take the stress out of cooking for a crowd
See how Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali elevate the every day with their fantastic recipes and ideas!Read More »


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Developers say plans for more retirement flats in Marlborough will free up more family and affordable houses in the town.
McCarthy & Stone wants to build 27 one and two-bedroom apartments on the Clarke and Rodway Garage site, on Granham Hill, with a parking space for each flat.
At a public exhibition in St John's School on Tuesday afternoon the main concern voiced by Marlborough residents was the large number of retirement apartments already in Marlborough.
Alice James from McCarthy & Stone, said: "We find about 60 per cent of people move from a five mile radius into this type of development so you get local people downsizing from family homes and those people moving into the family homes free up the starter homes so it starts a housing chain reaction."
Wiltshire Council will take a financial contribution from the developers, which is likely to be put into affordable housing schemes.
The apartments are aimed at people over 55 who want to downsize, but don't want to move into a typical retirement complex.
"This caters for a certain segment of retired people," said architect Madalitso Alfazema.
"The average age of people who go into these developments is 70 to 78 so people who are retiring at 55 can't get into one of these developments and what people say is 'if we retire at that age we want to downsize, but without all the communal stuff because it makes it feel institutional'."
About 30 people, as well as town councillors, went to the public exhibition to see the plans previously shown to residents in neighbouring properties to the garage and local stakeholders.
For details, call 08002 987040 or visit www.mccathyandstone-consultation.co.uk/marlborough


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Charter Communications has added two Wall Street veterans to its management team. Charles Fisher will join Charter as senior vice president of corporate finance on Monday, while Stefan Anninger has been named vice president of investor relations.
"I have worked with both Charles and Stefan over the years, and their financial expertise and knowledge of our industry will serve Charter well," said Charter chief financial officer and executive vice president Christopher Winfrey. "We're pleased to have attracted two such high-quality hires to our leadership team."
With both positions reporting to Winfrey, Fisher will be responsible for Charter's capital markets and merger and acquisition activities. Anninger will be responsible for developing and managing Charter's relationships with the investment community and shareholders.
Fisher was previously a senior managing director with Guggenheim Securities. Prior to joining Guggenheim Securities, Fisher was at Nomura Securities, where he headed the media investment banking practice for the Americas.
Previously he served as a managing director and led Lehman Brothers and Nomura's European cable investment banking business in London and was a managing director for Lehman Brothers in both London and New York, as well.
Anninger came to Charter from Credit Suisse, where he served as vice president and the senior equity analyst covering U.S. telecommunications, including cable and satellite TV, where he covered Charter.
Prior to his five years at Credit Suisse, Anninger worked at both JP Morgan and Bear Stearns, where he covered the cable and satellite TV industry. Prior to his work in finance, he was with Showtime Networks as director of corporate strategy and international and director of business development.
Charter will report its fourth-quarter and year-end results on Feb. 22.


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The Hepworth Wakefield
David Chipperfield Architects
Wakefield, United Kingdom
The Hepworth Wakefield, named after English sculptur Barbara Hepworth who was born in Wakefield in 1903, is located in the historic waterfront area on the banks of the River Calder south of Wakefield City Centre.
The site is within the Wakefield Waterfront Conservation area, which contains a number of significant industrial buildings made of brick and stone that once housed the town's cloth and grain industries.
The new building sits on the Headland of the River Calder, a stretch of land trapped between the bend in the river where the Calder is closest to the historic centre, and a series of locks known as the Hebble Navigation which create a shortcut.
To the north - at the same place where the river level drops at the weir - the building steps into the water just as many of the old mills and warehouses do along the river. The monolithic appearance and composition is accentuated by the use of pigmented insitu concrete.
The gallery building is formed from a conglomeration of different sized trapezoidal blocks, responding to the scale and rooflines of the surrounding small scale industrial buildings. With water on two sides and visibility from all directions, the site - and therefore the building - has no front or back elevation.
All of the galleries use the same neutral language, allowing for future reinterpretation and representation of art works. Open doorways link the gallery spaces in a fluid and varied sequence, offering glimpses of other artworks and the outside world.
From inside the individual blocks, the outer morphology can be clearly seen in ceilings which slope parallel to the outer roofs, and rooms in which no two surfaces lie parallel to one another. Walls meet at diverse angles, and the variations in size and ceiling pitch give each room a unique atmosphere. The main source of daylight in each gallery is a light slot running the full width of the ceiling at the highest end of each space. Louvers allow the light to be regulated or even completely blocked out if necessary.
In addition to these light slots several of the galleries feature a window, scaled according to the orientation and importance of the view, framing an aspect to the world surrounding the gallery and linking Barbara Hepworth's sculptures to the landscape in which she grew up.
The program is split horizontally between the ground floor and the first floor - exclusively used for exhibition space. The ground floor contains the reception, shop, cafeteria, auditorium, and learning studios, as well as offices and back-of house areas including the archive, storage, and a loading bay.
Facts about The Hepworth Wakefield
Total area:
5,232 m2
David Chipperfield Architects
Oliver Ulmer
Project architects:
Nick Hill, Kelvin Jones, Demian Erbar
Landscape architect:
Gross Max
Lighting consultant:
Acoustic consultant:
Paul Gillieron Acoustic Design
Structural engineer:
Ramboll UK Ltd
Services engineer:
Ramboll UK Ltd
Facade consultant:
Ramboll UK Ltd
Project management:
Turner & Townsend
General contractor:
Laing O'Rourke Northern Limited
Fit out contractor:
Realm Projects
Exhibitions contractor:
Wood Mitchell, Museums Technik
David Chipperfield Architects, in collaboration with Julian Harrap, received the main 2011 Mies van der Rohe Prize for the reconstruction of the Neues Museum in Berlin.
Last updated: December 19, 2013
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Travel guide: London
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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Gregory Colbert Ashes and Snow Shigeru Ban
Santa Monica, California, USA
Bjarke Ingels Group Copenhagen Experiments
New York, New York, USA
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Fashion On Film
This stuffed-animal look is so right for Amanda's childish manipulations. But, hello, 1998! Yes to the print, but no to one that conjures animated films about dalmatians. (Added tip: Good thing she has her legs crossed. If you have to find coordinated underwear, it's too short.)
How I Would Style It:
Go for the big and brash prints this season (geometric a plus). And if you insist on the dotted look, wear studs on your heels instead.
Organza top, $1,795, leather skirt, studded leather sandals, prices upon request, all, Gucci. Bracelet, Vhernier
While this randy-dandy outfit perfectly underscores Marc's mischievous personality (think of the Joker), it doesn't exactly scream stylish gentleman. The bow tie works, but not when the whole package looks more like a three-ring reject.
How I Would Style It:
When it comes to menswear, my mantra is "clean and simple." I love the Reservoir Dogs look for men: black suit, white shirt, and black tie. It's idiot-proof.
Wool suit, $1,395, tie, both, Calvin Klein Collection. Cotton shirt, Prada, $385. Shoes, Gucci, $595


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text: James Dennin, Kapitall: Comsumption of Coke and other soft-drinks is sagging. What could the future hold for these 5 beverage stocks? Coca Cola (KO) announced its earnings this week, which revealed more or less exactly what one would have expected: An increasingly health-savvy country is drinking slightly less Coke. However, the consumer giant made up for this by selling more of everything else, particularly bottled water. Read more from Kapitall: Where to find stocks that like higher interest rates (hint: finance) Americans, and the rest of the world, are changing their drinking habits. Not all of it is making us healthier, though. A big part of the drop in soda sales in the US has been attributed to the rise of energy and sports drinks like Monster (MNST) or Gatorade (PEP). The market as a whole for energy drinks has grown 5000% in the last 15 years. It makes sense that Coca-Cola and Pepsi–originally marketed as medicinal beverages for their eye-opening dose of caffeine–would see the biggest downside as the trend plays out. We're also drinking a lot more bourbon and whiskey. There's been a number of noteworthy acquisitions in the spirits industry, most notably Beam (BEAM)'s acquisition by the Japanese spirits-maker Suntori. They were likely motivated by the nearly 20% surge in the market for bourbon outside of the US. The activity has a number of important takeaways. For one, it shows the increasing importance of an international foothold for beverage makers as taste varies wildly from country to country. India drinks almost half the world's whiskey, for instance. And the average Latin American drinks almost twice as much Coke as the average European. It also affirms skepticism toward the efforts of health advocates like Michael Bloomberg who have made a target of sugary drinks.


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LAKELAND, Fla.—In the opening 18 holes of the NCAA South Regional at Lone Palm Golf Club, Clare Connolly fired a 76 (+4), shooting a 36 on the front nine and a 40 on the back.
Holing pars on the first nine holes, Connolly played solid on the back nine as well to position herself as the first place golfer among individuals not competing with a team. Connolly is second among all tournament participants with 14 pars in the opening round.
Connolly's 76 puts her tied for 10th among all participating players, but only needs to be among the top three not qualifying with a team to advance to the national tournament.
The other individuals not participating with a team are Meghan Moore of UNC Pembroke who shot a 77 today, Teresa Hernani of Lander University who shot a 77, and Emee Herbert of Tusculum who shot an 84.
The final 36 holes of the NCAA South Region Tournament will get underway tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m.
To follow Connolly's scores tomorrow, visit the tournament live stats, click here.
Clare in with a first round 76 (36-40). Started with 9 straight pars. Ready to get after it again tomorrow @saintleolions #pawsup—Erika Brennan (@ErikaBrennan4) May 5, 2013


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Discover the 4 mistakes we make that confuse kids about the Bible.
"The first book of the Bible is called guinessis. God created the world. When he got tired, he took the Sabbath day off."
"All the Egyptians got drowned in the desert. After that, Moses climbed Mount Cyanide and got the Ten Commandments."
A Sunday school teacher spent half an hour telling her kids about the powerful kings and queens of the Old Testament. "But there is a higher power. Does any one know what it is?" she asked. "Sure," said one little boy. "Aces."
We all get a chuckle from kids' remarks about the Bible. Their "misinterpretations" can be hilarious, and their confused sequence of events often gives us a humorous new perspective on circumstances. But kids' misunderstanding also provides significant insight: These amusing renditions remind us that what we intend to teach isn't always what kids learn. Let's take a look at some of the biggest mistakes we make when teaching children–and how to fix them.
OOPS #1: Figurative language confuses concrete thinkers.
A young girl visiting her grandmother, who was recuperating in the hospital after open-heart surgery, anxiously asked, "Grandma, did they really open you up and see inside?" "Yes," said Grandma, trying to reassure her. "And the doctor fixed my heart good as new." "Grandma," the girl asked with wonder, "did they see God inside?"
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Apparently when the little girl had recently asked her Sunday school teacher where God lives, the teacher answered, "In your heart, my dear, in your heart."
Remember: Kids take your explanations literally. Adults are comfortable with symbolic speech, and we frequently use symbols, metaphors, and other figurative wording to convey information and emotions. We do it so often that we do it without realizing it: "What's up?" "This headache is killing me." "God lives in your heart."
Kids are wired to be spiritually curious, and so as a way to help them grasp the importance of our faith and God's impact in our lives, we resort to detailed, abstract language. But children reason concretely, and this language isn't lost on them. Rather, it sticks like glue. When kids hear figurative speech, they absorb it in a literal and concrete way. When we don't teach with children's perspectives in mind, they hear a confused and misleading message.
Tell it like it is. Use great concrete object lessons to help kids understand abstract terms. Whenever possible, incorporate tangible examples and images so kids can clearly see what you're talking about. When you're tackling an abstract or hard-to-understand point, break it down into the most concrete terms possible, and check frequently for kids' understanding by asking follow-up questions. For instance, bring a heavy piece of wood to let kids get a feel for how heavy the cross Jesus carried might have been.


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Find a Clinical Social Worker
The NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers provides a listing of clinical social workers that have met national standards for education and experience established by the NASW Competence Certification Commission.
Diversity & Equity
NASW is committed to social justice for all. Discrimination and prejudice directed against any group are damaging to the social, emotional, and economic well-being of the affected group and of society as a whole. NASW has a strong affirmative action program that applies to national and chapter leadership and staff. It supports three national committees on equity issues: the National Committee on Women's Issues, National Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity and the National Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues.
NASW Center For Workforce Studies
The NASW Center for Workforce Studies is established to conduct studies of the current social work labor force in order to determine trends in employment, training needs, barriers to quality service delivery, and to advance the role of the profession in multiple systems of care.
People looking for a career with meaning, action, diversity, satisfaction, and an abundance of options are often drawn to social work. Social workers are highly trained professionals who care about people, who want to make things better, who want to relieve suffering, who want their work to make a difference.
Student Center
A rich resource for those interested in finding out more about the profession of social work and those students who have already chosen social work as a career. Filled with educational resources from schools to scholarships, this page also brings the student social work population together and guides them to be active and informed about what is happening in the profession.
Legal Defense Fund
NASW's Legal Defense Fund (LDF), established in 1972, provides financial legal assistance and support for legal cases and issues of concern to NASW members and the social work profession. LDF also supports educational projects and programs to improve the legal status and knowledge of the social work profession.
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The NASW Assurance Services is an entity created in 1967 by the National Association of Social Workers for the purpose of designing, securing and overseeing high quality, competitive insurance programs that are offered to the NASW membership. Through Assurance Services's insurance programs, the Trustees strive to creatively meet the changing and diverse insurance needs of social workers, thereby enhancing the value of NASW membership as well. The Trustees, who are five social workers, are fiduciaries and are ever mindful of their commitment to maintaining the financial stability and fiscal integrity of the NASW Insurance Trust.
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Social Work Speaks, Sixth Edition presents, in one comprehensive and unabridged collection, the policy statements adopted by the NASW Delegate Assembly in August 2011. For social work policymakers, educators, students, and individuals, this user-friendly volume can assist in developing organizational responses to policy issues, conducting policy analysis and study, and working in political action coalitions. Each entry includes background material, an issue statement, a policy statement, legislative history, and references.
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WPIAL soccer teams are out in force at PIAAs
It's the WPIAL's drive for five.
The PIAA boys and girls soccer championships are Friday and Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium, and the WPIAL is represented in five of the six games.
It's only the fourth time the WPIAL has had five PIAA soccer finalists.
There are more classifications now than in any time in the past, but that won't do anything to diminish the championships that Upper St. Clair (Class AAA boys), Sewickley Academy (Class A boys), Peters Township (Class AAA girls), Moon (Class AA girls) or Greensburg Central Catholic (Class A girls) could potentially win this weekend.
If nothing else, the WPIAL has a chance to come home with three titles. The district has never won more than two in a single year, including girls teams from Peters Township and Mars last season.
"It's exciting to see western Pennsylvania soccer developing," Sewickley Academy senior defender Max Proie said. "It's cool all those other teams are going up to states, too. We all want western Pennsylvania soccer to do well."
A closer look at the local teams:
• Greensburg Central Catholic's Frannie Crouse (Penn State) and Malea Fabean (Pitt) are Division I recruits who have helped the Centurions (22-1) meet their lofty expectations thus far. WPIAL champion Greensburg Central Catholic carries a 22-game winning streak coming into the PIAA title game against District 12 champion Conwell Egan (11-6-1) at 5 p.m. on Friday.
• Sewickley Academy (21-1-1) has made it one step farther than it did last season, when it lost in the PIAA semifinals. Led by J.P. Bowell's 28 goals, the Panthers play District 2 champion Mountain View at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mountain View (17-0) is undefeated and has scored 14 goals in its three PIAA tournament games.
• Led by 11 seniors, Moon (23-2) goes after its first PIAA championship in its third appearance in the title game, when the Tigers play District 12 champion Archbishop Wood (18-2-2) at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Antonia Grese, Kallie Conte and Chelsea Leipold have combined for more than 50 goals this season for WPIAL runner-up Moon.
• At 4 p.m. Saturday against District 3's Cumberland Valley (22-2-1), Peters Township (23-1) will go for its third consecutive PIAA championship in its fourth PIAA title game appearance over the past five years. Veronica Latsko and Olivia Roberson have combined for 74 goals this season for the Indians.
• Upper St. Clair is making its sixth PIAA title game appearance, including last year, when it lost, 1-0, to Conestoga. The Panthers (21-2-1) lost out to Peters Township for the Section 5-AAA title and to section foe Canon-McMillan in the WPIAL title game but can win their third PIAA championship at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday against Wilson (25-2-1) of District 3.


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As the housing market heals, home foreclosures are slowly declining.
The latest figures from RealtyTrac, a real estate information provider, indicate that total foreclosure activity in April dropped to the lowest in more than six years. Does that mean it is no longer a crisis?
In this seven-and-a-half-minute conversation, I talk with Daren Blomquist of RealtyTrac about:
- Being "halfway back to normal" in the pace of foreclosures.
- The impact of foreclosures on house prices.
- Whether the best time to buy has already passed.
- Which states are lagging on the path to recovery.
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Is the foreclosure crisis easing?
Mark Hamrick speaks with Daren Blomquist about the persistent foreclosure problem and where it stands.
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Mark Hamrick: Hello. I am Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief for Bankrate. For years now, the words foreclosure and crisis have been uttered hand in hand. But the breadth of the problem has been easing as underscored by the latest figures issued by real estate information provider RealtyTrac. It reports foreclosure activity in the month of April 2013 was the lowest since February 2007, marking a 74-month low. Joining me now to talk is Daren Blomquist, vice president and spokesman for RealtyTrac. Daren, welcome.
Daren Blomquist: Thank you for having me.
Mark Hamrick: We wouldn't really suggest for a second, Daren, that when an individual or a family is facing foreclosure that it is not a crisis for them; but how do you view this situation now? Does it still feel like a foreclosure crisis?
Daren Blomquist: No, it doesn't. It feels like the foreclosure crisis is really over. Now we are still dealing with some hot spots in terms of foreclosure activity, but it is more of a lagging thing. It is markets that were not able to absorb the foreclosures as quickly that are now still dealing with the leftover wreckage of the housing crisis. But the problem is not accelerating. It is decelerating and so things are getting better. We can definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel with this foreclosure problem.
Mark Hamrick: And what is it that slowed things down? I know it is complicated, but in some cases it was essentially the political system, right?
Daren Blomquist: Right. There are a couple of issues at play. One is just the type of process that the state uses. Some states use a process that is much more susceptible to delays in processing foreclosures. The other thing is, just to oversimplify probably, is government intervention on the part of the federal government, state governments passing legislation, state courts ruling against lenders and slowing down how quickly they can foreclose. And so yes, there has been a lot of political pressure to prevent unnecessary foreclosures, and that has slowed things down.
Mark Hamrick: So you guys report sort of month over month and relative to a year ago, and so April foreclosure activity was down 5 percent from March and down 23 percent from a year earlier April 2012. Where are we now relative to the peak of the crisis?
Daren Blomquist: We are halfway back to normal is the way I would put it. At the peak we were seeing 30 straight months of over 300,000 properties with foreclosure filings every month nationwide. Now we are down to 150,000 a month on average over the last few months. And so we are getting back -- I would put normal right about at 50,000 to 75,000 properties with foreclosure filings a month. So we are about halfway back to normal nationwide.
Mark Hamrick: And of course, foreclosures have had broad impacts on all of us ranging from the tremendous damage to the financial system and the economy, and then many on a personal basis to depressing home prices more broadly. Are we seeing less impact on home prices now from foreclosures? Obviously, we have the national picture, then we have individual markets as well.
Daren Blomquist: Yes. I mean foreclosures, even before the housing crisis, consistently sell at what we would call a discounted price or a price that is below the average price of a nondistressed property. With that said, we are not seeing that foreclosures are having the overall impact on home prices that they were during the peak of the crisis, where there were just so many foreclosure sales happening as a percentage of all sales that they were dragging down overall home prices. Now the market is able to absorb those foreclosures even though they are selling at a discounted price without a huge hit to overall home prices. And the other factor that is in play here is somewhat I think was surprising to a lot of folks is suddenly there is a sense that there is a lack of inventory available for sale. And that is not just a sense, it is reality in many markets that there are just not very many homes for sale because you have a combination of the foreclosures going down and then a lot of homeowners who are still underwater and are stuck in their homes or are not listing their homes for sale. You have this shortage. And that is helping to keep home prices propped up and accelerating.
Mark Hamrick: So then for buyers of homes, does that mean in many cases the best bargains have already been had?
Daren Blomquist: Yes. Yeah, unfortunately. I mean if you are trying to time the bottom of this market, you have probably missed out. I mean if you really want to buy at the bottom, you usually are going to be buying when everybody else is saying don't buy and everybody else is scared of the market. And that would have been back in 2009-2010 to really hit the bottom. And those markets now, I think there are some markets again that are lagging and where there are going to be, there is more opportunity for foreclosures to be had at a bargain price going forward, but for the most part, we are past the absolute bottom.
Mark Hamrick: Now you reported that scheduled foreclosure auctions were sharply higher in a number of states: Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, Oklahoma. What are scheduled foreclosure auctions and what does that tell us about the problem generally, if anything?
Daren Blomquist: Sure. It is actually, I think, news that these states -- and the states you named, places like Ohio, Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, Maryland -- are all those states that are lagging a little bit here with the foreclosure problem and taking more time to absorb the foreclosures. These foreclosure auctions in these states are the second step in the process of absorbing the foreclosures. The first step is the initial foreclosure start. We saw big increases in those foreclosure starts last year. Now that "pig in the python" is progressing to the second stage, these foreclosure auctions where the property actually is put up for auction, usually on the courthouse steps, and bidders can come and bid on it or the bank. If there is no third-party bidder that takes back the property, then the bank takes back the property at that auction.
Mark Hamrick: And so then the logical question to follow through from that is the most dreaded part of the process with the home repossession. Where are those numbers right now?
Daren Blomquist: Now those are still dramatically down even in many of these states that have the longer foreclosure process, the judicial foreclosure process, those are still down. In fact, the REOs or bank repossessions were at a 69-month low in April nationwide. And so those are continuing to head down. But I do think that, just like we saw foreclosure auctions spike in many states early this year, probably either later this year or even into next year we will see a corresponding spike in those bank repossessions as those make their way through the process.
Mark Hamrick: Well, generally it sounds like these are more hopeful signs. So, Daren, thank you.
Daren Blomquist: Thank you very much.
Mark Hamrick: I have been speaking with Daren Blomquist with RealtyTrac. For more on this and other personal finance issues, visit Bankrate.com. I am Washington Bureau Chief Mark Hamrick.


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A LAST-DITCH attempt to prevent Worcester's park and ride services being axed has been rejected - despite claims councillors will "live to regret" their decision.
A bid to get Worcestershire County Council to team up with the city council to "look at alternative ways" of keeping them running has been thrown out despite support from Labour, Green and Liberal Democrat politicians.
The Conservative leadership at County Hall agreed last month to slash £1.6 million from public transport, which means park and rides at Perdiswell and Sixways will close in September.
Worcester Labour Party put together motions for both councils to vote on "reviewing" the decision, saying it will only increase congestion and damage the city's economy unless there was an urgent re-think.
It was thrown out by the city council on Wednesday night after the 17-strong Conservative group teamed up with independent Cllr Alan Amos, Worcester's mayor - and yesterday the county council also rejected it.
During both debates opposing politicians got into fierce debates over the merits of park and ride.
Councillor Paul Denham, from the Labour Party, said: "This makes absolutely no sense at all, it also shows a real lack of joined-up thinking from the administration as this is happening at a time when buses are also being cut.
"More people will simply drive into the city centre, it will only add to congestion."
Councillor Pat Agar, also from Labour, said it will have a "devastating" impact, adding: "This backward-looking 1960s style decision is one I believe this council will look back on and regret."
As the debate swung back and forth yesterday Councillor John Smith, the cabinet member for transport at County Hall, called it a "political pantomime".
"We have worked extremely hard to try and get a commercial operator to run park and ride for us, but there isn't one," he said.
"There is only one commercially-run park and ride in the entire country, and that's right by Cheltenham Racecourse.
"I remember the old Labour-Lib Dem pact (at the county council) when park and ride launched saying 'it will wash its face in three or four years',but that hasn't happened, they still lose money."
Councillor Matthew Jenkins, from the Green Party, said the county council was "sentencing more people to a shorter lifespan" as the loss of the service will add to pollution, but Cllr Marc Bayliss, from the Conservatives, said the usage of both sites was not enough to claim "the walls of the city are coming down".
"What we're hearing is hugely overblown rhetoric," he insisted.
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Both park and rides cost taxpayers a combined subsidy of £296,870 last year and have always lost money.
Sixways was used 66,124 times last year, costing the public purse £1.66 per passenger, while at Perdiswell it fell to a record low of 274,935 users, a subsidy of 68p for each customer. t Wednesday night's city council debate followed a similar pattern, with Labour's parliamentary candidate Councillor Joy Squires claiming the Tories are "decimating" public transport.
The likes of Green Cllr Neil Laurenson said it was "the most powerful argument" he'd ever heard since being elected, but the Conservatives said dualling part of the A4440 Southern Link Road by 2019 will do far more to ease congestion.


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Tokyo, Japan: Done Subway Style
By Robert Baerg
We didn't have much money, we didn't have much time, and we were going to one of the most expensive cities in the world. It was hectic but fun; and finding ways to keep the costs down was a challenging mission – but we accomplished it.
Getting There
The three of us split the flight and the hotel, and we each paid about $650 US for four nights and a return flight from Seoul.
We were in a great location called Shinjuku (right off the Tochomae stop on the Oedo subway line, and near to the Shinjuku stop on the JR line Yamanote) and the hotel was called Shinjuku Washington Hotel.
The hotel had least ten restaurants, a sauna bath, nice, clean, simple rooms, and some great bars; one of which sold beers from around the world in a more comprehensive way than I have ever seen.
The hotel had a three-star rating and Shinjuku proved to be close to many attractions that we enjoyed thoroughly.
Harajuku – Shopping, Shrines, and Weirdness
This was a place that promised two things: people dressed up in crazy outfits, and shopping. It delivered both along with an unexpected historical aspect that came out of nowhere.
The shopping was intense and varied. I will admit that I am not much of a shopper, but my two friends loved this place.
There was every type of shop you can imagine. I finally found a treble clef necklace for my girlfriend, and it cost me about $12 US (I kept that little secret to myself).
Even if you don't dig the idea of a massive market-style shopping walk in Japan, there was a lot to do. People watching, for example. There were more outrageously dressed people in Harajuku (and Japan in general) than you could shake a stick at.
We finally found the place where the 'weirdies' gathered, and it was quite a sight. A group of six people, varying in age from mid-forties to teens, were carrying 'Free Hugs!' signs.
Then we saw Gwen Stefani's 'Harajuku girls', and I tell you what, it was wild. Only pictures can do them justice. The best part of the experience may have been the opportunity to wonder why they all stood there smoking and posing for pictures all day.
We then found a beautiful garden shrine called Meiji Jingu, which was right beside the Harajuku girls and the subway stop (Harajuku is located on a JR line called Yamanote, and the stop is called Harajuku as well). An emperor and his wife are enshrined there.
Their shrine included a stunning garden (500 yen) a martial arts complex, a treasure museum (500 yen), and beautiful nature walking right in the middle of a bustling market town. It was nice for the non-shopper to find some space and smoke a cigarette.
Tokyo Tower and Zojo Temple
This stop on the subway (Akabanebashi on the Oedo line) yields two very different but equally cool sights. The Tokyo Tower is your basic tall structure.
If you've been to the CN or the Eiffel Tower, or the Empire State Building, than you know what you're in for: high prices and long waits for a few beautiful moments and pictures. It's cool and it is better at night. For the experienced traveler, perhaps just get a shot of it from the ground and head to the temple.
The Zojo temple is one of two Buddhist temples we visited in Japan, and it was beautiful. We walked in the back door and found a graveyard of sorts that was really breathtaking.
We eventually made our way to the main attractions, and thoroughly enjoyed the traditional architecture and the statues. The front gate was huge, and when you pass through it you are rid of three human fallibilities: anger, greed, and stupidity.
The other temple we saw was the Senso Temple (Asakusa on the Asakusa line) and it was equally brilliant and twice as busy.
There is a really cool market that leads up to the front gate of this temple, and this accounts for much of the business, and makes it a double-whammy of a tourist site. Both temples were free of charge.
Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko the Dog
This was a free and stunning part of the trip in a very different way than the temples or Harajuku. Shibuya Crossing is a massive intersection (mostly for pedestrians) that is best known for being in the movie Lost in Translation.
It is a sea of people and advertising, located at the Shibuya stop on the JR line called Yamanote. The atmosphere of the whole square will make you feel like you are sitting on the pulse of modern Japan.
Right beside the crossing is Hachiko Square, named for a dog whose statue graces one corner. Hachiko was a very loyal dog who waited for his master every day after work on the spot where the statue now stands.
Even after his master died, Hachiko returned to the spot every day for ten years to await him. This is a simple attraction, but we loved the story. The loyalty of the dog was something with which the Japanese people we spoke to really identified.
The Yebisu Beer Museum
This was a highlight for obvious reasons. The free self-guided tour was very funky, despite the fact that the information was in Japanese. There was a lot to look at and enjoy.
The tasting room at the end of the tour was cheap and offered a variety of Sapporo brand beers. It was 500 yen for four ½ pint tasters, and 300 for a pint of one type. We enjoyed our fair share of fine beers at a comfortable table.
This museum was also on the Yamanote line, and the stop was called Ebisu (sometimes Yebisu).
We arrived tired on a Saturday, so we missed weekend nights out. We did wander into a few bars, and they were very different from anything in Korea or North America.
They were small, they regularly charged a cover of 500 yen, and they had every imaginable drink in stock. The service was incredible and very polite. For the record, you do not tip in Japan, but some places may add a service charge on the bill.
The highlight was a place called Abbey Road, which was at a stop called Roppongi. This major stop is a hop and a skip from Ebisu on the Hibiya line, and was also on our hotel's subway line, Oedo.
Abbey Road is a Beatles cover band joint. It was expensive – 2400 yen cover per person, and a minimum of one drink and one food order as well. This was the only time we opened up our wallets, and let me tell you, it was worth every penny.
The first band played old, cheesy Beatles to perfection. The second band came on and played later stuff. I will never forget their rendition of While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
I would highly recommend blowing some cash here: good food, drinks, and a small venue with uncannily good cover bands and great sound. Get there early or call ahead; this place was jammed on a Tuesday night, let alone the weekend.
Tokyo Metro (subway)
Abbey Road
Yebisu Beer Museum
How to Get Around
Subway, subway, subway. Cheap, easy enough to figure out, and quick. All of the stops we used were within 10 minutes of our hotel except for Asakusa, which was a reasonable 25 minutes, and on the way back to the airport anyway. Check the link out for a package that suits your trip.
Robert Baerg was born in Ontario, Canada. He is a traveler, an aspiring writer, and has zero martial arts training.
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−NYA Craft Fair9:00 am – 3:00 pm
NYA Community Education presents their Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 21st from 9a-3p at Central High School and Elementary School. Over 200 Crafters on hand, lunch is available.+9:00 amNYA Craft Fair
−Taste of Dassel and Art11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Dassel History Center is hosting a Taste of Dassel and a Taste of Art on Saturday, Nov. 21st. The Taste of Dassel will run from 11a-1p, with the Art opening at 1 pm, hosting Abstract Art from the Meyer Collection. This programming is sponsored by the Dassel Area Historical Society.+11:00 amTaste of Dassel and Art
−Christmas Bazaar2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Hector United Methodist Church has their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21st at 2 pm. Coffee, Cider and Treats served…shop the Bake Sale, Candy Booth, Country Store, and Christmas Booth.+2:00 pmChristmas Bazaar
−Belgian Waffle Feed9:30 am – 1:00 pm
St. John's Lutheran School of NYA is hosting a Dad's Belgian Waffle Feed on Sunday, Nov. 22nd from 9:30a-1p. Adults are $8 in advance ($9 at the door), Children 6-12 are $5, under 5 eat free. Carry outs available. Proceeds benefit Mission projects and the Youth Group Trip to New Orleans+9:30 amBelgian Waffle Feed
−Christmas Sale12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
St. Mary's Care Center of Winsted is having a Christmas Sale on Sunday, Nov. 22nd. Everyone welcome.+12:00 pmChristmas Sale
−Coming Together in Song4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Common Cup Ministries of Hutchinson presents Coming together in Song on Sunday, Nov. 22nd starting at 4 pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church. More info at common-cup.org+4:00 pmComing Together in Song
−Lutefisk and Swedish Meatball Supper4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Zion Lutheran Church of Buffalo Lake is having a Lutefisk and Swedish Meatball Supper on Sunday, Nov. 22nd from 4:30-6:30 pm. Serving Family Style, Take outs available. Cost is $15 for adults, $8 for Kids ages 5-12, 4 and under are free. Proceeds go to the church youth group.+4:30 pmLutefisk and Swedish Meatball Supper
−Hamburg Blood Drive12:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Emanuel School Activity Center-Hamburg on Monday, November 23th from 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Call 612-240-1624 to make an appointment. " WALK INS WELCOME". Best walk in times between 1:30pm to 4 PM.+12:30 pmHamburg Blood Drive
−Thanksgiving Dinner11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The 21st annual DAV and Auxiliary Thanksgiving Day Dinner is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 26th from 11:30a-1p at the Peace Center of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Call 320-275-3453 prior to the day to arrange for Transportation, Take Out Orders, or Deliveries.+11:30 amThanksgiving Dinner
−Glencoe Community Thanksgiving12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at First Congregational Church of Glencoe is Thursday, Nov. 26th starting at Noon. Dinner sponsored by area churches, no charge although a free will offering for the Food Shelf is accepted. RSVP requested to 320-864-3855 by Wednesday, Nov. 25th.+12:00 pmGlencoe Community Thanksgiving
−Rocky Mountain Christmas7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Dassel-Cokato Arts Association presents a holiday show for the entire family, "A Rocky Mountain Christmas", a John Denver tribute starring Jim Curry. This performance will be held at the Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center, Friday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets are available online at www.dc.k12.mn.us/pac and are also sold through the Dassel-Cokato Community Education office by calling 320-286-4120. Tickets will also be available at the door, beginning at 6:00 pm.+7:00 pmRocky Mountain Christmas
−Make and Take Gingerbread Houses10:30 am – 7:00 pm
The Glencoe Silver Lake ECFE is hosting a Make and Take Gingerbread House event on Tuesday, Dec1st at their learning center. You can come from 10:30-11:30 am or 6-7 pm. Cost is free, but they would appreciate donations of a new unwrapped toy for local families in need. Register online at the GSL School Website, on their Facebook Page, or by calling 320-864-2681.+10:30 amMake and Take Gingerbread Houses
−Drive Thru Nativity3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
You're invited to Hector's Unforgettable Christmas Drive Thru Nativity on Thursday, Dec 3rd from 3:30-7:30 pm at the New Life Community Church of Hector. Just bring a canned good to donate to the Renville County Food Shelf.+3:30 pmDrive Thru Nativity
−A Classic Christmas7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Crow River Singers present "A Classic Christmas" on Friday, Dec 4th at the First Congregational UCC of Hutchinson at 7 pm AND on Sunday, Dec. 6th at Peace Lutheran Church of Hutchinson at 2 pm. They will be performing long forgotten and modern holiday carols. Tickets are $7, under 12 is free.+7:00 pmA Classic Christmas
−Brunch and Bake Sale8:30 am – 1:00 pm
First Lutheran Church of Glencoe has their Brunch and Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec 5th from 8:30a-1p. Serving Eggs, Ham, Fruit, and more!+8:30 amBrunch and Bake Sale
−Christmas at Trinity9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Christmas at Trinity Lutheran Church of Grove City is Saturday, Dec 5th from 9a-Noon. Brunch served, $7 for adults, $3.50 for kids 10 and under, Take outs are $7.50, and a coffee and roll is $2. Also shop the Cookie Walk, Bake Sale, Lefse and Ethnic Goodies, Crafts, Cards, Napkins and More.+9:00 amChristmas at Trinity
−Trees and Traditions9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Christ the King Lutheran Church of Hutchinson hosts their annual Trees and Traditions event on Saturday, Dec 5th from 9a-2pm. View decorated trees, table settings, collections, and quilts…Shop at the Country Store, Bake Shoppe, or Silent Auction…and enjoy lefse and krumkakka demonstrations. Light lunch available for $5 from 11a-1:30p.+9:00 amTrees and Traditions
−Village Christmas9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Minnesota Pioneer Park of Annandale has their Village Christmas event on Saturday, Dec 5th from 9a-1p. Free Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 9-10 am, Candy, Local Musicians, Free Wagon Rides, Roasting Marshmallows, and more are all a part of the event. Old Fashioned Stew, Fry Brea, and Bake Sale for purchase. There is an admission charge.+9:00 amVillage Christmas
−Advent Brunch9:30 am – 12:00 pm
St. Paul's Lutheran Church WELCA of Hector invites all to their Advent Brunch on Saturday, Dec 5th. Brunch is served at 9:30 am, Music and Inspiration will be featuring Christine Shulz and Bryce Stenzel of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Mankato. They'll be sharing Christmas Hymns and the History behind those beloved songs. Freewill donations accepted.+9:30 amAdvent Brunch
−Christmas Bazaar10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The First Congregational Church of Glencoe is holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 5th from 10a-1p. Hot Pork Sandwiches, Soup and Pie served for lunch. Goodies for sale also…Cookies, Candy, Lefse, Rosettes, Crafts and Gifts Music by Creekside Jazz. All are welcome.+10:00 amChristmas Bazaar
−Christmas Brunch Benefit8:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Silver Lake Lions are having their Christmas Brunch on Sunday, Dec 6th from 8:30a-12:30p at the Silver Lake Auditorium. Serving Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, Toast, Fruit and more for just a free will donation. Proceeds go to SL Summer Rec and the SL Swimming Pool.+8:30 amChristmas Brunch Benefit
−Holiday Events1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Two Holiday events are coming up…The annual Cup of Christmas Tea Benefit is on Sunday, Dec 6th at 1 pm at the historic Hotel Jorgenson in Hutchinson. The following night, the Awaken your Holiday Spirit fundraiser is at Zella's Restaurant on Monday, Dec 7th.+1:00 pmHoliday Events
−Singing Friends Concerts2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Singing Friends Chorus, a 30-voice SATB community choir with members from Carver, McLeod, Sibley and Wright counties, will present two Christmas choral concerts with music spanning many eras and styles. The concerts will be on Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 pm at Church of Peace, Norwood, and Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 pm at St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Germany. A light reception follows each concert.+2:00 pmSinging Friends Concerts
−BASICS Benefit3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The BASICS are hosting a Holiday Concert Benefit for Julie Pederson on Sunday, Dec 6th at 3 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Stewart. Join them for holiday music, silent auction, and a light supper (Free Will Donation for supper). Proceeds help Julie as she battles lung cancer.+3:00 pmBASICS Benefit
−Allen and Matt Concert7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The LWML of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Lester Prairie, is inviting you to join them for some great music. They are sponsoring a father-son duo, Allen & Matt Carlson who will entertain you with some great country music, gospel & hymns. The event will be Dec. 6, 7:00p.m.. There will be a free will offering.+7:00 pmAllen and Matt Concert
−Senior Dance1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The Next Senior Dance at the Cosmos Legion is Wednesday, Dec 9th from 1:30-4:30 pm featuring Jerry's One Man Band.+1:30 pmSenior Dance
−Breakfast with Santa8:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Plato Hall on Saturday, Dec 12th from 8:30a-11a. Everyone is welcome for all you can eat Sausage, Eggs, Pancakes and More. Free will donations accepted. Proceeds benefit Plato's Santa Bags and Fruit Baskets for Shut-ins.+8:30 amBreakfast with Santa
−Christmas Cookie Sale9:00 am – 11:00 am
Peace Lutheran Church of Hutchinson has their 25th annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Saturday, Dec 12th from 9am until Gone. Several hundred dozen cookies and treats available for $8 per pound. Bring your own container.+9:00 amChristmas Cookie Sale
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Guthrie solid as Royals overpowered by Braves
ATLANTA -- Coming into Tuesday night, the Kansas City Royals knew the Atlanta Braves were capable of devastating power. So seeing them hit five homers in a game didn't come as that big of a shock.
Leaving the park after a 6-3 loss, a bigger surprise was the pitcher against whom the Braves got most of those homers, right-handed reliever Kelvin Herrera.
"His location wasn't very good. A lot of pitches were up and kind of down the middle," said manager Ned Yost. "He hung a changeup for a homer. But Kelvin's been almost unhittable all year long."
"Kelvin's been so good for us," said second baseman Chris Getz, who in the third inning did something almost as shocking by hitting his first home run in almost four years. "Something like that is bound to happen. It was tough for him, tough for us. It's just one of those things that happens. So we just have to bounce back tomorrow and try to scratch out a win."
Eighth-inning homers by Atlanta outfielders Jason Heyward and Justin Upton and another by second baseman Dan Uggla broke a tie and Kansas City's backs.
Herrera (1-1) surrendered the homers and took the loss.
To show what an outlier Tuesday night was, the 23-year-old fireballer had allowed two hits in his previous six appearances on the season, covering 5 1/3 innings. He had a 0.00 ERA and had held opponents to a .111 average with 11 strikeouts, allowing just one walk and six hits. In 84 career appearances, he had allowed five home runs in 91 2/3 innings.
He will come to the park on Wednesday with a 9.00 ERA, having seen three of the 10 strikes he threw in that fateful two-thirds of an inning leave the yard. One was a 98-mph fastball. Another was a changeup.
"I don't know if he's tipping or what, but they got to him tonight," said right fielder Jeff Francoeur, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a crucial seventh-inning outfield assist, nailing Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons at the plate.
"I've got all the confidence in the world in that guy. Send him back out tomorrow, and I feel he'll go 1-2-3. For him, it was one of those nights. I live here and obviously, when they put this team together, they put them together to strike out and hit home runs. Tonight they were able to get five of them."
Atlanta reliever Eric O'Flaherty (3-0) pitched a scoreless eighth to get the win.
The loss was a tough way for the Royals, who have now lost three of four, to begin its eight-game, 10-day, three-city road trip. The Braves extended their winning streak to 10 straight and matched their best start to a season since going 13-1 in 1994.
The Royals looked good for six as they took advantage of three Braves errors and saw a couple of long droughts end. Tops amongst the streaks put to bed was that of Getz, who ended a streak of 954 homerless at-bats. Third baseman Mike Moustakas and Francoeur ended 0-for-14 and 1-for-14 skids with back-to-back two-out singles in the fourth to give Kansas City a 2-1 lead. Lorenzo Cain and Alex Gordon joined Francoeur in the two-hits club, with Gordon extending his hitting streak to 12 straight games.
Jeremy Guthrie (3-0) extended his unbeaten streak to 14 straight games with the Royals (7-0, with seven no-decisions), limiting the Braves to two runs and five hits over seven innings. He struck out six and walked one. The Royals are 12-2 in those starts.
"I thought we had a decent game plan and were able to follow it for the most part and execute pitches," said Guthrie, who is now tied with Rich Gale for the second-longest unbeaten streak in team history, and two behind all-time leader Paul Splittorff, who did it from Aug. 13, 1977, through April 22, 1978. "This is a lineup that is obviously hot and loaded with good bats, professional hitters. So if you don't go out and execute, more times than not they're going to beat you."
Guthrie out-executed everyone in the Braves lineup but Francisco, who got him for a pair of solo homers, one on a changeup he left over the plate in the second and the other on a fastball that tied the game in the seventh. He and Atlanta starter Kris Medlen (one earned run, six hits, five strikeouts and no walks in seven frames) were both superb, although neither got a decision.
"Guthrie threw a great game. He really pitched out there," said Yost. "Both starting pitchers were tremendous. Medlen and Guthrie were hitting spots, keeping the ball down, changing speeds. It was a great game for seven-and-a-half innings."
Francisco took a 1-0 pitch from Guthrie and curled it into the seats in right field to open the scoring. With the two homers Tuesday, Guthrie has now allowed five in his last two starts -- all solo shots.
Guthrie settled down after Francisco's homer in the second, holding the Braves hitless and allowing only two baserunners -- one reaching on an error -- through the seventh, allowing the Royals to come back.
Getz started the comeback, leading off the third by blasting an 0-1 pitch about 15 rows up into right. It was his third career home run and first since July 19, 2009, when he went deep against then-Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie. Only Philadelphia's Ben Revere (1,043 at-bats) had a longer home run dry spell than Getz.
KC took the lead in the fourth, capitalizing on a Francisco throwing error on a Salvador Perez grounder, then getting back-to-back two-out singles from Moustakas and Francoeur.
Jon Cooper is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Jennifer Aniston in a Bikini
Here's Jennifer Aniston on the set of Just Go With It because apparently Brooklyn Decker isn't the only one who wears a bikini. I don't know who wrote the script for this thing but clearly they're a goddamn genius.
JUST GO WITH IT Written by Rain Man SCENE: All of Them. [ADAM SANDLER speaks in a goofy voice while BROOKLYN DECKER and JENNIFER ANISTON alternate wearing bikinis.] [Oh, and HEIDI MONTAG shows her stupid huge jugs. Then we go to K-Mart and get my underwear. Definitely K-Mart.] ROLL CREDITS
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BUILDERS have apologised after major earthmoving works were carried out on York's Derwenthorpe site in breach of planning permission.
David Wilson Yorkshire East admitted the breach after Osbaldwick councillor Mark Warters claimed local residents had been disturbed by the use of heavy machinery and noisy ground work at the site of the 540-home development last Sunday.
Coun Warters said in a letter City of York Council: "I do not see why residents should face this situation on a Sunday and, while it appears to me that neither the developer or the council planning department give a damn, I do, and I will seek to take this matter up with the Secretary of State."
The problems arose only weeks after the council relaxed planning conditions to allow weekend working, with the proviso that it related to "internal works" only.
Coun Warters criticised the decision at the time, saying it breached conditions laid down when planning permission was granted, which prohibited work after 1pm on Saturday and at any time on Sunday.
Planning consultant Jennifer Hubbard, writing to the council on behalf of the builders, said then that all work would be internal and any plant movement would be carried out within permitted operating hours.
She said there was a "considerable imperative" to complete phase one of the development by Christmas, not only for David Wilson Homes but also the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT), the organisation behind Derwenthorpe, in relation to public funding.
Coun Warters said yesterday he had suspected the works would not be restricted to internal or minor decorating works.
A spokesman for the housing trust, said: "JRHT has not received any complaints to date, but will address the issues raised with the contractor, to ensure they are compliant with the planning requirements."
A council spokeswoman said the claims by Coun Warters would be investigated.
David Wilson Yorkshire East said residents' enjoyment of their surroundings was paramount, and the builders' aim was always to minimise any disruption when completing its developments.
"We apologise that work has been undertaken on this occasion outside of our usual working hours and we are working closely with our on-site team to ensure we minimise any further disruptions whist we complete Phase One at Derwenthorpe."


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Thread: BMW N20 turbo four-cylinder versus N55 turbo six-cylinder - Testing the 2013 X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i
BMW N20 turbo four-cylinder versus N55 turbo six-cylinder - Testing the 2013 X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i
Always fun to see these comparisons especially with how much stronger 28i models have gotten now thanks to the new N20 turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder. Insideline decided to see just how big the difference between the N20 xDrive28i and the N55 xDrive35i are. The result is that even though the new N20 four cylinder is a considerable improvement over the N52 naturally aspirated 3.0 liter inline-6 but the N55 is still a much stronger motor.
How much stronger? Well almost 7 miler per hour of trap speed and almost a full second in the 1/4 mile. Definitely a considerable difference. Is that worth a difference in base price of $3305? Certainly seems to be on paper. Full comparison numbers below.
2012 BMW X3 xDrive 35i 2013 BMW X3 xDrive 28i 0-30 (sec.): 2.1 2.4 0-45 (sec.): 3.7 4.2 0-60 (sec.): 5.8 6.8 0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec.): 5.5 6.5 0-75 (sec.): 8.3 10.1 1/4-mile (sec @ mph): 14.1 @ 97.0 15.0 @ 90.8 30-0 (ft): 31 33 60-0 (ft): 123 127 Skid Pad Lateral Accel (g): 0.80 0.83 Slalom: 64.4 63.3
Vehicle: 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i
Odometer: 1,671
Date: 10/23/2012
Driver: Chris Walton
Base Price: $39,395
Price as Tested: $52,095
Drive Type: Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Transmission Type: Eight-speed automatic
Engine Type: Turbocharged, direct-injection inline-4
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 1,997/122
Redline (rpm): 7,000
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 240 @ 5,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 260 @ 1,250
Brake Type (front): 12.9-inch ventilated disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Brake Type (rear): 13-inch ventilated disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Suspension Type (front): Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Suspension Type (rear): Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Tire Size (front): 245/45R19 (102V) M+S
Tire Size (rear): 245/45R19 (102V) M+S
Tire Brand: Goodyear
Tire Model: Eagle LS2
Tire Type: All-season, run-flat
As Tested Curb Weight (lb): 4,179
Test Results
0-30 (sec): 2.4 (3.0 w/ TC on)
0-45 (sec): 4.2 (4.9 w/ TC on)
0-60 (sec): 6.8 (7.4 w/ TC on)
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 6.5 (7.0 w/ TC on)
0-75 (sec): 10.1 (10.8 w/ TC on)
1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 15.0 @ 90.8 (15.4 @ 90.9 w/ TC on)
30-0 (ft): 33
60-0 (ft): 127
Slalom (mph): 0.83 (0.79 w/TC on)
Skid Pad Lateral Acceleration (g): 63.3 (63.0 w/ TC on)
Db @ Idle: 42.2
Db @ Full Throttle: 66.3
Db @ 70-mph Cruise: 60.7
Acceleration: Plenty of torque down low, but a fairly lazy launch nonetheless. Plenty of gears to keep engine on the boil and smooth/rapid upshifts. Same results from Sport and manual-shift mode, as it auto-upshifts regardless.
Braking: First stop was the shortest, and the remainder were tightly grouped and slightly longer. Firm pedal and it remained so throughout.
Skid pad: Very slight advantage in dynamic (Sport +) mode here, but still very little interference from ESC either way. Steering is precise but vague-feeling. Effort and build-up feel manufactured. Doesn't self-center the way it ought to.
Slalom: Nondefeat ESC on a BMW?! Non-linear steering response, combined with firm chassis provides a threshold that's hard to predict. Best way through was slow-in/fast-out to maintain progressive throttle — seems to keep ESC at bay. Dreadful steering that doesn't provide intuitive response given the input.
Vehicle: 2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i
Odometer: 3,694
Date: 03/06/2012
Driver: Chris Walton
Base price: $42,700
Price as tested: $53,845
Drive Type: Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Transmission Type: Eight-speed automatic
Engine Type: Longitudinal, turbocharged, direct-injected inline-6
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 2,979/182
Redline (rpm): 7,000
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 300 @ 5,800
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 300 @ 1,300
Brake Type (front): 12.9-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers
Brake Type (rear): 13-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers
Suspension Type (front): Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Suspension Type (rear): Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Tire Size (front): 245/45R19 (102V) M+S
Tire Size (rear): 245/45R19 (102V) M+S
Tire Brand: Goodyear
Tire Model: Eagle LS2
Tire Type: All-season, run-flat
As Tested Curb Weight (lb): 4,225
Test Results:
0-30 (sec): 2.1 (2.5 w/ TC on)
0-45 (sec): 3.7 (4.1 w/ TC on)
0-60 (sec): 5.8 (6.3 w/ TC on)
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 5.5 (5.8 w/TC on)
0-75 (sec): 8.3 (8.9 w/ TC on)
1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 14.1 @ 97.0 (14.4 @ 96.9 w/ TC on)
30-0 (ft): 31
60-0 (ft): 123
Slalom (mph): 64.4 dynamic mode (63.0 w/ TC on)
Skid Pad Lateral Acceleration (g): 0.80 dynamic ( 0.78 w/ TC on)
Db @ Idle: 41.6
Db @ Full Throttle: 73.7
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 64.7
RPM @ 70 mph: 1,900
Acceleration: Holy guacamole! This was an utter surprise to me because I hadn't looked at the ungainly badge on the side of the X3 (xDrive35i). Strong AWD launch, but then at 4,000 rpm the afterburners light and the X3 really comes alive. Default/first run in Drive + Normal mode; subsequent in Sport Drive + Sport Plus. The close-ratio gearset keeps the engine in the sweet spot after each velvety upshift (with spark retard or some such) exactly at (or slightly over) redline. Holds a gear past redline (to 7,300 rpm) and also performs matched-rev downshifts.
Braking: Medium-travel medium-firm pedal never wavered. Moderate-to-light dive, straight and steady, with slight increase in distance in middle runs that disappeared by the last.
Skid pad: Dynamic-mode (nondefeat) ESC was virtually nonexistent on the skid pad, allowing the X3 to pile on gentle-yet-terminal understeer at the limit. Good balance and tractability but no chance of rotation. Steering goes light as understeer builds (as it should). Slight difference with ESC on, where it imperceptibly bled throttle.
Slalom: Again, dynamic-mode ESC is rather lenient unless yaw and steering are crossed for too long. If this happens, the run is scrapped anyway, so it's really an "Oh sh*t" safety net. Good front-end bite and quick to react in transitions. Very trustworthy, so I was able to coax some lift-throttle rotation to snub understeer when approaching the limit. With ESC on, it used the brakes sparingly to maintain smooth arcs between cones but wouldn't allow lift-stab-lift-stab. Remarkable speed and agility for something this size.
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I don't understand why BMW sets the shift points above optimal levels? Both engines are screaming for an up-shift by 6,200rpm
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I wonder why the brake test was so much different. Exact same brake setup, exact same tires, and the 28i weighs less. Probably just more wear on the 28i.
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Looking at the dyno graph that Sticky just posted, it looks like there is a small power drop near the end. But again, look where you will be in the curve if you shift at redline @ the next gear - you will be in the power peak. If you shift at 6200 - you will be much lower than this - and you will have never reached peak power (right above 6200) to begin with.
I am curious what you mean by this though - is this style not for optimum acceleration or something?
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Oh i see, i forgot that the N20 powerband stays relatively level after peaking. I always that the N54/N55 powerband should upshift at 6,000-6,300rpm? Or is that just for 6MT?Loe P.
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Ive been driving an X3 28i loaner for a few weeks now, and these little engines definetly have a some get up..
Gas mileage?
Aside from the initial price difference, this will account for a difference in the cost to drive the vehicle over the long run. I suspect this is equally as big of a deal as the initial price difference when people are making a decision about which car to buy.
Isn't the entire reason we are putting turbos on small displacement engines so that they can maintain their small displacement MPG figures, while delivering large displacement torque (assuming the large displacement engine is sans turbocharger)?
Assuming 15,000 miles per year and 4 dollars per gallon, this is a difference of 356 dollars per year (coincidentally, one dollar per day - except leap year) using the combined mileage figures from the above links. So you would have to keep the vehicle for 14 years to see equal savings from increased mileage and decreased sticker price, assuming a $5100 difference, again from the above links.
So while the increased fuel efficiency will turn into more money in your pocket, the difference in sticker price is more significant, because I doubt most people will keep their X3 14 years. However, there is still a difference, and when you consider the difference in sticker price and the difference in MPG, a lot of decisions will be made based on this information.
its ok, surprised by the little four banger engine..that little thing moves for what it is...still missing my M5 though, but I should be getting it back to day with a brand new transmission
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I found a decent article - he explains this exact scenario in detail in the last couple paragraphs: http://www.rubydist.com/Family/Power.html
Looking at a chart your car's torque at the wheels at X RPM for each gear - you can determine this for yourself. I found a chart for you online - here are the recommended shift points (for maximum power to the ground) that came out of it:
1 to 2 = Redline
2 to 3 = Redline
3 to 4 = Around 6725
4 to 5 = Around 6350 (6700 for auto)
Hope that helps.


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MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Teachers of four Madisonville children who lost their parents in a collision with a drunk driver are heading to Ohio to take toys and cards to the children.
The accident happened early Sunday as the family was going to see relatives for Christmas. A driver headed the wrong way on I-75 in Ohio hit their van head-on, killing Scott and Michele Barhorst.
The four children -- Tori, Hailee, Logan, and Tyler -- survived and are recovering in an Ohio hospital. The children are aged 8 to 18.
WVLT-TV reports (http://bit.ly/10mBLxK) three of their teachers planned to take gifts to the children on Thursday.
Teacher Melissa Moree is Hailee's reading teacher.
"She's the sweetest little girl. She just lights up when she gets something right," Moree said. "She wanted to be a vet and she's very driven."
Logan's reading teacher Betsy West said the little girl loves to read.
"She often asks to borrow books from my classroom. In fact she took one home to read (over the Christmas break)."
West said people the teachers don't even know have contacted them about helping the children.
"It seems like the whole community is coming together," she said.
Moree said the trip is about more than the gifts.
"I'm really hoping a familiar face will help because I can't imagine what they're going through."
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AN event will look at life in Worcester around the time Henry VIII's father ruled the country.
Edward VI took control of England aged just nine in 1537 and sadly died at 15.
Last year, the Friends of Worcestershire Archives helped buy a document which was sent to Worcester by Edward VI, shortly after succeeding his father.
This is now in the care of the Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, and the Friends have organised an event to look into Worcester at the time and what the document can tell residents about what was planned for the area.
It will be held at Worcester Guildhall on Saturday, March 29 from 9.45am - 4.30pm.
"This is a rare document from the brief reign of Edward VI, who seems to have had his own firm ideas," said Roger Leake, chair of Friends of Worcestershire Archives.
The event costs £20.
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THE Friends of Worcester Three Choirs Festival will be hosting a preview evening for the RHS Spring Festival at Malvern this week.
The preview, on Wednesday, May 7, will give a select few the chance to enjoy the award-winning gardens at the Three Counties Showground before the event opens to the public.
The ticket price of £40 includes a light supper and wine, an introductory talk and musical entertainment.
There will also be a raffle with prizes including an olive tree, two tickets to Chelsea and two tickets to the last day of the show, when visitors will be able to buy plants from some of the exhibitors.
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The drama is obvious: Matt Harvey, Mets pitching prospect, will pitch Monday night in Buffalo. Much of the New York front office is expected to be in attendance; the game will be televised on SNY.
The idea is, if Harvey pitches well enough, he'll earn a Saturday start at Citi Field against the Dodgers, and the chance to take Dillon Gee's spot in the rotation.
But is anyone really buying the idea that this start will determine Harvey's fate? I'm not.
This is not a haphazard New York Mets front office. They aren't engaged in daily debates over the long-term plan for their players, particularly Harvey, one of the most important assets in the Mets' organization.
By the time Mets brass gathers to watch Harvey pitch, they will have collected the reports on Harvey, will have seen him pitch many times, will have a sense of Harvey that can't be changed very much, if at all, by six innings against Triple-A hitters.
My suspicion is that the decision has not only been made, but it has been made to promote him. I don't think the Mets would put this game on SNY, publicly dicuss Harvey's audition, if they weren't intent upon setting him up to succeed. The question of whether Harvey should be with the Mets hasn't been about his success against Triple-A hitters, anyway, but whether his command of secondary pitches will translate to major league success. No results on Monday night, regardless of outcome, will tell anybody that.
So enjoy the Harvey start, and the fact that SNY is so good about giving us minor league games on Mets off days. But figure, unless something awful happens Monday night, that you can also see Matt Harvey Saturday at Citi Field, and get an Edgardo Alfonzo bobblehead while you're at it!


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There are some terms used in the Japanese version of the series, that have English equivalent translations or meanings. Some of these are translated in the English series, and some are left with the same term name used in the Japanese version. While there are cases where both forms will be used in the English dub, I feel that if a term is commonly used in it's Japanese form, even if the English translation is used at some points we should use the Japanese form because it is used in both, and works a bit better with the original and at the same time what people commonly hear.
For this I'm talking about terms like Kunoichi which would be translated into Female Ninja. And Shinobi which in English we'd use Ninja. If the dub uses terms like Kunoichi and Shinobi at any common point in time. We should use those forms instead of the direct translation. Of course we'll document their meaning using the translation template on the articles.
Yes, I do feel that we should also copy articles like Wikipedia:Kunoichi and alter them to fit the Naruto universe. And that they would have redirects from the English translation. ~NOTASTAFF Daniel Friesen (DanTMan, Nadir Seen Fire) (talk) current discussion Nov 18, 2007 @ 06:17 (UTC)
- I would like to point out that the English dub has been very bad about this. I've heard the term Kunoichi and Shinobi at least a few times in the English translation. I personally would use the original terms simply because they sort of fit. EDIT: I missed to point this out: They switch from using Shinobi, Ninja, Female Ninja, Kunoichi, ect. Almost like they can't really make up their minds.----
What about creating equipments like Shuriken, Kunai, Makibishi...? --22:29, 18 November 2007 (UTC) —This unsigned comment was made by 18.104.22.168 (talk • contribs) .
- Yup, those are good to be added. Of course we'll convert them to work as something in-universe. ~NOTASTAFF Daniel Friesen (DanTMan, Nadir Seen Fire) (talk) current discussion Nov 19, 2007 @ 00:37 (UTC)


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Reform Frog Table
I would love to be a fly on the wall while the designers from Reform produce their pieces from start to finish, especially with unique designs like the Frog Table. 1.) The design for this table is unbelievable. It is a sleek and stylish coffee or end table compete with a storage space for books or magazines (aka awesome form and function). 2.) It can be used inside or out. So versatile! 3.) The table is fabricated from a single sheet of aluminum, with no hardware or adhesives whatsoever (mind boggling!). 4.) The material is 100% recyclable. I think there must be some smart water floating around in Portland because these guys are geniuses.