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Millie's Rhymes & Recipes
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"Millie's Rhymes & Recipes" is a personal history told through the author's poetry. She includes her family's favorite recipes, her personal sketches, and drawings by her grandchildren. The book was compiled, edited, and designed by Alisha Morgan for Paperclipped Memories, LLC.
Paperclipped Memories, LLC is a personal historian business based in Tallahassee, Florida, that helps individuals and families collect their memories in professionally designed hardcover books, photo books, and scrapbooks.
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- Categoría Biografías y memorias
Vertical estándar, 20×25 cm
80 Páginas
- Fecha de publicación feb. 29, 2012
- Etiquetas cook book, personal history story, poetry, recipes
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Paperclipped Memories, LLC is based out of Tallahassee, Florida and is owned by Alisha Morgan. In the early months of 2010, I began searching for my mom's paternal relatives since her family knew next to nothing about them. After signing up on Ancestry.com, I became absorbed with the research process, and eventually branched out to other parts of my family after my mother's Callahan roots hit a brick wall. At the same time, I began questioning my mother and my paternal grandparents about their lives, looking for more clues that I could use while looking for relatives. Instead, what I found was a growing fondness for writing down the stories they told, and my involvement with recording personal history blossomed from there. I possess an enthusiasm for the personal history, and a genuine interest in hearing about the past, and my passion for the work is why I started Paperclipped Memories, LLC.
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Margie Adams (50)
Luke Adams (22)
Hometown: Denver, Colo.
Occupation: Margaret (Clinical Research Associate); Luke (College Graduate)
Relationship: Mother/Son
This mother/son team is determined to show the world that nothing can stop them from living out their dreams. They enjoy hiking and traveling together and share a strong bond. Luke has been deaf since birth and Margie became his link to the hearing world. He uses American Sign Language to communicate.
Luke and his mother have developed their own short hand sign language and the ability to almost read each others mind an ability that will undoubtedly come in handy on the road. One of the most moving moments they shared was when Luke surprised his mother by delivering a valedictorian speech at his graduation ceremony from Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind.
Margie is looking at this experience as a great opportunity to spend quality time with her son. She describes herself as competitive and a little controlling, but in a good way. She is willing to go anywhere the Race takes her and isn't afraid of adventure. She enjoys hiking and running while Luke also enjoys hiking and biking. Luke describes himself as talkative, determined and adventurous.
Luke hopes to be a role-model for deaf people everywhere while proving that the deaf can do just about anything and to never think otherwise. He believes his knowledge on the topic of anything and everything Race related - hes one of the biggest fans of the show ever - will help his team win.
Margie and Luke are excited to see new places, experience new foods and learn about different cultures all the while fulfilling a shared dream to compete and win "The Amazing Race."
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Hi Family. I just awoke from my percoset induced nap and I think I have it but of course need your input! Here is what we have so far:
CC Awareness Month April 2010 Logo our very own CC Tree
I have been racking my brain, knowing that we have to start out small, we are scattered all over the Globe, but we need to become known. Here is my thought.
We pick the day in April, we gather all our friends and family in as many cities as we can represent. We stand in front of at least 3 -5 Media places with placards and our CC brochures for the whole day.
Example of a placard: Cholangio-Carcinoma = Bile Duct Cancer
Research needed against this death penalty.
You get the idea....
Can you imagine if for one day around the world we all banned together it would be pretty impressive. All it would take is letting the Media know you will be there and making some placards and asking friends to join in. Small step big word!
Let me know what you think. If you all like this we can use this plan and I would start a running link where everyone could sign up for their city.
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With all the talk about this being 100 years since the Cubs won a World Series, I have heard nothing about the upcoming (Sept. 23, I think) anniversary of the infamous play that enabled the Cubs to reach the series. When 19-year-old Giant Fred Merkle, who had been on first, failed to touch second base in the madness that followed an apparent game-winning hit, Johnny Evers retrieved a ball (possibly not the ball) and forced him out at second (at least according to the ump), thus ending the game without the runner from third officially scoring and ending the game in a tie.
There was some about this on several levels--Giant pitcher Joe McGinty claimed to have retrieved the real ball and thrown it out of play before Evers could complete the play, meaning that Evers used a fake ball (of course this argument could be turned around against the Giants), Evers had tried the same thing against the Pirates, iirc (hey, it's been 100 years, my memory's starting to slip a little), earlier and the umpire had refused to allow the protest.
At any rate, the Giants and Cubs ended up tied for first, forcing this tie game to be played again, the Giants grumbled about having to replay a game they thought they had already won, and the Cubs went to the Series--and won. For the last time in at least a century. Hopefully for the last time in two or three centuries.
Anyway, here's what wiki says about it all: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Merkle. Lawrence Ritter's The Glory of Their Times tells it better, though.


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In January 2004, I attended a property conference in Switzerland, to give a talk on the European economy. I talked about the end of European catch-up on US productivity levels. But the most interesting part of the conference was a workshop in which I argued that a number of European countries, the UK being one, had dangerous property booms.
The most dangerous of all, I suggested, was Spain's, because it is a large European country which was experiencing a huge rise in property prices and, as a result, a huge boom in property development and a correspondingly overheated construction sector. The results could be extremely painful. This remark led to a heated altercation with a Spanish property developer. I understood why he was so angry. But he was wrong, of course.
The Spanish property sector created a huge boom and a huge crash. The big question is what the Spanish authorities should (or could) have done about it. Read more


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INTRODUCED BY GEIST AND McCALL, MARCH 8, 2004 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MARCH 8, 2004 AN ACT 1 Designating a portion of State Route 4013 in Blair County as the 2 Jack E. Kuhn Memorial Highway. 3 The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 4 hereby enacts as follows: 5 Section 1. Jack E. Kuhn Memorial Highway. 6 (a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as 7 follows: 8 (1) Jack E. Kuhn was born on June 10, 1919, in the City 9 of Altoona and led an exemplary life of service to his 10 family, community and country. 11 (2) In 1939 Jack Kuhn enlisted in the Pennsylvania 12 National Guard 104th Horse Cavalry, 28th Division. On March 13 10, 1942, four months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Jack 14 Kuhn enlisted in the United States Army. On April 1, 1943, he 15 began training along with three officers and 65 enlisted men 16 as part of the D-Company 2nd Ranger Battalion. D-Company was 17 dispatched and involved in the assault on Pointe Du Hoc in 1 France on June 6, 1944, now known as D-Day. 2 (3) As part of this battle, Jack Kuhn and his fellow 3 Rangers rope-climbed the cliffs while German soldiers 4 bombarded them with grenades, machine gun and rifle fire. The 5 Rangers never gave up and reached the top of the cliffs, 6 pushing the Germans back. Jack Kuhn and his platoon leader 7 were charged with the task of finding the 155mm guns that 8 were being used to decimate the landing troops. Jack Kuhn's 9 bravery, while facing what many felt was certain death, 10 disarmed five of the six 155mm guns and saved countless lives 11 of his fellow soldiers. 12 (4) Within minutes of immobilizing the 155mm guns, the 13 German infantry surrounded the men of D-Company, who were 14 without communication and dangerously low on ammunition, and 15 pinned them down for more than 48 hours until they were 16 relieved. By the end of the battle, D-Company was left with 17 only 15 out of the 65 men. 18 (5) Jack Kuhn and the remaining members of D-Company 19 went on to fight in the Battle of Brest, where Jack was 20 injured and was told he would be shipped home. Jack Kuhn, not 21 willing to leave his company behind and be sent home, found a 22 way to rejoin the D-Company in Belgium and went on to fight 23 in eight more major battles, including the famous Battle of 24 the Bulge, where D-Company once again suffered many 25 casualties. D-Company marched all the way to Pilsen, 26 Czechoslovakia, by the end of the war. 27 (6) Jack Kuhn returned home and joined the Altoona 28 Police Department on July 1, 1949, as a patrolman. However, 29 Jack's desire to serve his country led him to return to the 30 military as a Gunnery Sergeant for the Amphibious Recon 2nd 20040H2378B3356 - 2 - 1 Marine Division FMF during the Korean War. 2 (7) Jack Kuhn received two Silver Star awards, the 3 Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the French Fouragere, the 4 Combat Infantry Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation, the 5 European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the 6 British Medal of Valor. In 1994 Jack was inducted into the 7 Ranger Hall of Fame. 8 (8) After his service in the Korean War, Jack returned 9 to the Altoona police force and went on to become a Detective 10 Sergeant, Captain of the Criminal Investigation Division and 11 Deputy Chief. He was promoted to Chief of the Altoona Police 12 Department in July 1973 and retired in August 1976. 13 (9) Jack Kuhn continued to serve his community as a 14 school bus driver until 2001. 15 (10) Jack Kuhn, a devoted servant to his family, 16 community and country, passed away on December 4, 2002, at 17 the age of 83. 18 (b) Designation.--The portion of State Route 4013 known as 19 Chestnut Avenue in the City of Altoona and Logan Township, Blair 20 County, from 8th Street to North 8th Street (Juniata), is hereby 21 designated the Jack E. Kuhn Memorial Highway. 22 (c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and 23 maintain signs at both ends of the roadway designated in 24 subsection (b). 25 Section 2. Effective date. 26 This act shall take effect in 60 days.


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LAKE JACKSON — Sea Center Texas (SCT) greeted its millionth visitor Wednesday, Jacob Thomas, a seven year old of Houston.
The surprised visitor received several prizes including a lifetime fishing license donated by The Dow Chemical Company, a lifetime membership to the Coastal Conservation Association donated by CCA, a customized rod and reel donated by John Regnier and other gifts donated by the Brazosport Convention & Visitors Council and Sea Center Texas.
SCT opened its marine aquarium and education center in March 1996 and the fish hatchery produced its first juvenile fish to stock in public waters in June 1997. The facility is operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and admission is free. In addition to TPWD staff, more than 100 volunteers conduct tours, interact with guests at the "touch" tank, greet visitors and serve as cashiers in the gift shop.
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This article was published 25/11/2012 (1728 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The NFL is America's pastime, hands down.
Imagine how much fun it would be if they got rid of about half the rule book.
The replay challenge penalty? The tuck rule? Muffed punts can't be advanced?
Ridiculously harsh. Completely unnecessary. No idea why it's like that.
The league clearly has too many folks on the payroll who have too little to do, so they get together from time to time in fancy hotels to come up with ways to justify their existence.
The result is a set of rules that have grown into a convoluted mess, with no sense of what is reasonable or even needed. It's as though the NFL is trying to keep everyone -- the players, the fans, the coaches, even the officials -- in a constant state of guesswork.
We can imagine a day when we'll hear the referee explain a call thusly:
"Due to the coach challenging a play that was already subject to an automatic review, but because he was able to tuck his red flag back into his pocket before he muffed it, we will assess a 15-yard penalty, run 20 seconds off the clock, and order his team to switch conferences."
A bit over the top, but not by much.
The league needs to get busy, expunging the rules that aren't needed and bringing some common sense to the rest. Start with the head-shaking replay rule that may have cost the Detroit Lions a much-needed win on Thanksgiving Day.
That one should be erased from the books immediately.
"This comes up every year," said Ray Anderson, the NFL's director of football operations. "Can we simplify and be more cohesive and get rid of some rules that may be offshoots? We will go through that exercise again. We have rewritten some of the rule book over the course of the last few years, to try to simplify it and get it to be more coherent."
Clearly, there's still a lot of work to do, thanks to a "we must have a rule for everything that can possibly happen on a football field at any given time in the course of human history" mindset.
The replay challenge penalty has already been called several times, including the previous week in Atlanta, but no team was impacted more than the Lions' in their overtime loss to the Texans. For those eating turkey at the time, the officials clearly blew a call on a long touchdown run by Houston. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz, justifiably outraged, threw his red challenge flag to make sure the play was reviewed. That wasn't necessary, since scoring plays are subject to an automatic check from the replay official.
So, a sensible person might say, what's the problem? The officials pick up their yellow flags all the time. They could just tell the coach to take a chill pill.
But the NFL decided that coaches wanting to challenge a call that was already going to be reviewed anyway was a potential menace that could ruin the very fabric of the game. That without some of rule to prevent unnecessary dissent and embarrassment of officials, the field could run red with challenge flags.
So, when a coach commits such a grievous act, he is assessed a 15-yard penalty (the same sanction that's handed out to a player who tries to rip off an opponent's head). And not only does his team lose the yardage, the officials are no longer allowed to review a play they were going to look at in the first place.
Anderson, in perhaps the most obvious statement that will ever come from his lips, acknowledged the penalty "may be too harsh" and will be reviewed immediately.
Hey, while they're at it, here's a few more things the NFL needs to change or eliminate:
-- The tuck rule. Why this one is still around -- more than a decade after it reared its ugly head in a New England-Oakland playoff game -- remains one of life's great mysteries. If a quarterback's arm is going forward when he loses the ball, it's an incomplete pass. If not, it's a fumble. Simple as that. Allowing a team to keep the ball because the QB lost control while trying to tuck it away is utter nonsense.
-- A muffed ball can be recovered by the punting team, but not advanced. Apparently, this one stems from the theory that a returner who touches the ball but never has control of it didn't actually fumble. Hogwash. If the coverage team can recover the loose ball, they should be able to run with it. Period.
-- Interference penalties. The NFL is always reluctant to copy the college game, but this is one case where it clearly should. When a defensive back interferes with a receiver, it should be a 15-yard penalty (as it is in college), not marked at the spot of the foul (the pro rule). Maybe if the defender flagrantly drags down a receiver, the current penalty could still be applied. Otherwise, there's no reason for interference -- a debatable call in so many cases -- to potentially result in a much worse penalty than a horrific personal foul (which is 15 yards).
-- Overtime. The NFL rightly decided a few years ago that it wasn't fair for a game to potentially be decided by a coin flip. Of course, they didn't just go with the obvious solution (allowing each team to have at least one offensive possession in overtime), coming up with a "modified sudden death" rule. If the receiving team scores a TD on its first possession, it wins the game. But if the team getting the ball first kicks a go-ahead field goal, the other team gets a possession. Another example of the NFL over-thinking a problem.
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We at the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) believe that every young person has the potential to take an original idea and turn it into a fully functioning business. Our curriculum provides students with the ability to recognize an entrepreneurial spark and the tools to help them take that spark of an idea and create a robust business plan. In an effort to continually improve our services for graduates of NFTE's core curriculum, Startup Summer was created by NFTE New York Metro as an advanced entrepreneurship track program.
Startup Summer is a small business incubator that provides recent NFTE graduates with the resources and support to launch fully functional businesses. The program runs from June to December and connects students to leaders from global organizations, fellow entrepreneurs, and industry expert mentors to develop their skill sets in research, critical thinking, and communications.
On Thursday, December 12, the 11 students in the Startup Summer Class of 2013 presented their businesses to a distinguished panel of New York City leaders and innovators, and the top three student-created businesses had a chance to pitch their ideas for seed money from NFTE.
Top three business Tallawah with mentor
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The top three businesses were:
Las 5 Americas Restaurant Corp.
Founded by Sofia Contreras, 19, Las 5 Americas Restaurant Corp. is a restaurant that provides busy clients homemade authentic Salvadorian pupusas. Las 5 Americas Restaurant Corp. will be opening its doors in early December.
Founded by Phylicea Ewart and Zurri Alwakeel, 17, Tallawah incorporates the Jamaican and American upbringings of both of its founders by providing delicious sauces with tropical Jamaican flavors and seasonings with an American flare.
Juliet's Creations
Founded by Danitza Cena, 19, Juliet's Creations sells unique, handmade crocheted accessories and gives people the chance to own personalized items that nobody else has so they can expresses their own personal style.
Check out a short clip from Tallawah's presentation:
The three businesses were awarded seed money based on their pitch, with Tallawah and Las 5 Americas Restaurant Corp. each receiving $3,500, and Juliet's Creations receiving $1,000. These young entrepreneurs will now take this seed money and grow their businesses with it. Congratulations to the three top businesses, and all 11 students from Startup Summer 2013.
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|From: Robby Findler (robby at eecs.northwestern.edu)
Date: Mon Aug 8 13:37:00 EDT 2011
This is a rare event (playing catchup like this) so I think it is probably best if we just let it catch up. Should be just a couple of more days (maybe a week) by my sketchy guesstimationizing. Robby On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM, Jon Rafkind <rafkind at cs.utah.edu> wrote: > Another request: could DrDr process the latest push first? Its a little > annoying to get emails for tests that failed when the latest push fixes > them but DrDr is so far behind. Is there any benefit to testing all the > intermediate pushes? > > On 08/08/2011 09:56 AM, Vincent St-Amour wrote: >> I love DrDr, but there's a small thing that annoys me about it. >> >> Some tests are prone to intermittent failures. For example, some >> benchmarks need to create a file, and several benchmarks share the >> same file, which leads to race conditions. Similarly, some DrRacket >> tests sometimes fail for focus reasons. >> >> So, whenever someone pushes, they may get failures from these tests, >> then have go look at the actual errors, and try to figure out if they >> actually broke something or not. >> >> (Or, they ignore these failures, which is bad.) >> >> Here are two potential solutions. Let's assume that I just pushed >> something, and a test started failing. >> >> - Have DrDr send me email for every push about the broken test for as >> long as it fails. If I get email more than once, it's likely that I >> actually broke something. If I only get email once, the problem went >> away on its own, and was likely an intermittent failure. >> >> - Have the possiblity to flag some tests as intermittent (something >> like `drdr:random'), and only report failures for these tests if >> they fail twice in a row. This would reduce the amount of noise, >> since I expect most of these tests to pass most of the time. Actual >> breakage would still be detected, since it's unlikely that such >> failures would go away on their own. Detection would happen one push >> late, but that shouldn't be too much of an issue. >> >> Or, maybe only notify the pusher after two failures in a row, but >> notify the responsible person right away. >> >> Any thoughts? >> >> Vincent >> _________________________________________________ >> For list-related administrative tasks: >> http://lists.racket-lang.org/listinfo/dev > > _________________________________________________ > For list-related administrative tasks: > http://lists.racket-lang.org/listinfo/dev >
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I have iPhone 4 with unlimited data and I pay just around 89 dollars a month... Not much better then mine.
Jeeeez. That's so cheap. $85 for unlimited everything and $99 for an iPhone 4s? That's crazy. But how's their service? lol.
Wait..How is C Spire outside the US? It's a southern US based phone company....One was C Spire and the oher is Claro. Both companies are outside of the 50 United States
I wonder what their early termination fee is? I only saw one thing online that said their early termination fee is $200 but it was from 2010. If that's true then I could buy an Iphone 4S for $99, then cancel and pay the $200 cancellation fee and then I would stick my current AT&T SIM card into my new Iphone 4S. Best case scenario is that I would have a new Iphone 4S for $300 Thoughts?
[QUOTE=Aenima133;6300628]Jeeeez. That's so cheap. $85 for unlimited everything and $99 for an iPhone 4s? That's crazy. But how's their service? lol.
Its not that great!!! Im from puerto rico and i dont like claro one bit and from what ive heard it aint that fast! Had a friend how had a 3gs unlocked on claro and most of the time it wouldnt get the 3G speed.
yesterday I switched to Sprint after God knows how long from T-mobile. I finally went from the 1st gen 5 year old iphone to 4s....talking about a quantum leap...LOL!!! I got Sprint's $79 per month plan which gives 450 anytime minute, free calls from 7pm to 7am, free weekends, unlimited texting and true unlimited data. Also the Sprints iphones are unlocked. I just couldn't wait any longer for the iphone 5 with the bigger screen and 4g. I'm actually very happy with sprint's 3g speeds. I'm getting 2mbs down. I'm now patiently waiting for that damn jailbreak. So far I'm luv'n the 4s except for the battery life which truly and utterly sucks, I guess 3g really drains the battery fast.


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Salisbury City midfielder Jake Burgess will sign a one-year professional contract with Leyton Orient after winning the Samsung Win A Pro Contract competition.
The 16-year-old beat more than 5,700 entrants to win a contract with the League 1 club.
The midfielder made it through a series of regional trials and assessment days, before competing in an 11-a-side final at Orient's Matchroom Stadium last month.
Burgess was one of two players selected by O's manager Russell Slade to spend a few days of intense boot-camp training with the first-team squad.
The midfielder was then picked after impressing Slade and the Orient coaching staff.
Burgess said: "I really didn't expect to win, so when I was told by Russell that I was the winner I was really shocked – but very pleased.
"It's an absolute dream come true to become a professional footballer.
"I got straight on the phone to my grandparents to tell them the news and they were really excited for me.
"I can't wait to get started at Orient now, all of the players and staff are great and I'm really looking forward to working hard for them in the future.
"For now I'm going to be dedicating my time to working on my fitness in the gym and playing as much football as possible, before joining with the squad where the real work starts."
Burgess will now look to join up with the Orient squad in the next few months, before signing his professional contract in June.
Orient manager Russell Slade said: "Jake showed a good attitude and potential throughout the entire process.
"When he came in to train with us and play, he showed that he has ability that we can work with and hopefully develop.
"I'm really pleased for Jake and his family and hope he seizes the opportunity with both hands."
Jack Sherratt won a contract with Orient last season but the midfielder has yet to play for the first team.
Sky Sports will be showing a three-part documentary on Samsung Win A Pro Contract later this year.
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This morning we've announced that Dead Money, the first game add-on for Fallout: New Vegas, is coming to PlayStation 3 (via PSN) and PC (via Steam and Direct2Drive) on Tuesday, February 22nd. Additionally, we will be releasing three additional add-on packs in the coming months. These packs will launch simultaneously on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
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- Cycling and transport policy: Cycling is efficient, cost-effective and helps ease congestion. It deserves a central role in all transport policies, local and national.
- Cycling and the economy: Cycling makes good, economical use of road-space; and helps workers be more productive and less likely to take days off sick.
- Cycling and road safety: Cycling's health benefits far outweigh the risks, so road safety policy has to tackle anything that puts people off, especially hostile road conditions. The good news is that the 'safety in numbers' effect means that more and safer cycling are perfectly capable of going hand in hand.
- Planning and land use: Too much motor traffic is a common complaint, so the location and design of any development should provide well for cycling.
- Cycling and health: Public health policies are more likely to meet their goals for the population if they recognise that cycling is a convenient way for people to grow fitter.
- Cycling and the environment: Cycling is pollution-free, low carbon and quiet. It can help improve air quality, meet climate change targets and reduce the nuisance of traffic noise.
- Cycling, social inclusion and accessibility: Cycling is affordable transport, providing easy access to jobs and services.
- Cycling, countryside access and rural policy: Cycling offers healthy outdoor recreation for town and city dwellers, helps make rural communities more accessible, and provides a popular tourist activity that contributes to local economies.
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There's nothing like sitting in the sun on a warm June day watching a baseball game. The smell of the freshly cut grass. The crack of the bat. The goose bumps you get when Jeter goes deep in the hole and makes his patented jump throw to get the batter out. There's no wonder that baseball players attract some of the hottest women around. And most of them couldn't care less about the crack of the bat or the smell of the grass. They're out there working on their tan…and that's perfectly fine. The IASID researchman has selected and individually voted on baseball's top 25 wives and girlfriends for the 2013 season. Feel free to give us your top five in the comments section. 25. Stephenie LaGrossa Wife of Philadelphia Phillies' starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick 24. D
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When football kicked off last month, the tail-end of grilling season made hotdogs and burgers a staple of any game-day menu. But then temperatures dropped, grills were left to hibernate, and tailgating foods took a turn for heartier, fall-appropriate fare. Rather than mourn the end of warmer days, look on the bright side: chili is back on the tailgating menu, and it's here to stay.
Coveted nation-wide, the hearty stew has been known to stir up quite the controversy. You've got your meat purists and your bean backers, the folks that throw in every spice known to man and those that prefer as few ingredients as possible. Some add chocolate, while others like a dash of cinnamon. And everyone thinks their recipe is the best.
Apropos this week's match-up between the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans, we're teaming up with the National Football League to offer up two rival chili recipes — one from Tennessee, and the other straight out of the lone star state. Taking sides is always tough, but choosing a chili? It's going to be a nail-biter.
Recipe courtesy Tami Beitz, the NFL's official Homegating expert
(Rich & meaty with pepper and tomato base)
1 ounce of dried whole chilies (approx. three Guajillo Chiles & three Pasilla Chiles stemmed and seeded)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups diced onion
1 teaspoon garlic
2 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck, well trimmed and cut into ½ inch cubes (to yield two pounds after trimming)
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
2 teaspoons diced jalapeno (one small jalapeno)
2 tablespoons corn meal
½ cup sour cream for garnish
¼ cup chopped cilantro, for garnish
6 – 8 Lime wedges for garnish
In medium dry skillet over low heat add the peppers and cook 1 minute.
Add the oregano and cumin. Continue to cook until they become fragrant, 1 more minute.
In spice mill or food processor, grind the spices until they are powdered and set aside.
Heat a large stockpot over medium heat with two tablespoons of olive oil. When oil is warm, add onions, garlic, beef, 2 teaspoons of salt and a ½ teaspoon of pepper. Stir frequently until the beef is no longer red, about 10 minutes.
Add three tablespoons of the prepared chili powder mixture, tomatoes, green chilies and jalapeno. Stir and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook for one hour.
After first hour, remove lid and add two tablespoons of corn meal. Simmer uncovered one more hour to thicken.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with sour cream, cilantro and lime for garnish.
Note: For spicier chili, add extra chili powder mixture or another jalapeno. Prep time: 30 minutes. Cooking time: 2 hours. Makes: Approx 7 cups, 6-8 servings.
Recipe courtesy Tami Beitz, the NFL's official Homegating expert
(A distinct smoky flavor – made with bacon, ground beef and beans)
6 slices of bacon, diced
2 cups sweet onion, diced
3 teaspoons garlic
2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons cumin
2-3 tablespoons of chili powder
2-3 tablespoons of ground chipotle chili powder
1 tablespoon of salt
½ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid
1 can (14.5 ounces) beef broth
1 can (16 ounces) red kidney beans (16 ounce)
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup diced green pepper (approx one medium green pepper)
Heat a large stock pot over medium/high heat. Add bacon and stir occasionally until bacon is crisp, about 4 minutes.
Add diced onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
Add ground beef, cumin, chili powders, salt and pepper. Stir often to break up meat and cook until meat is no longer red, about 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes, broth, beans, tomato paste and diced green pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 1.5 hours.
Adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve with corn chips and cheddar cheese for garnish.
Note: For spicier chili, add extra of each chili powder.
Prep time: 30 minutes. Cooking time: 1.5 Hours. Makes: Approx 10 cups, 8-10
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Area grads in NCAA women's tournament
Updated 11:16 pm, Monday, March 18, 2013
Express-News staff writer Douglas Pils provides a list of San Antonio-area graduates who are getting ready to play in the NCAA women's tournament:
Sune Agbuke
School, position: Baylor center
Rundown: Sophomore from Cornerstone averages 1.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 5.1 minutes in 27 games. Bears are 72-1 in Agbuke's two seasons on the team. (No. 1 seed vs. No. 16 Prairie View, Sunday)
School, position: Oklahoma center
Rundown: Junior from Taft hasn't played this year and she missed 2011-12 season after tearing the ACL in her right knee in an exhibition game. (No. 6 seed vs. No. 11 Central Michigan, Saturday)
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School, position:Kansas guard
Rundown: Senior from Madison is third on the team with 9.4 points per game to go with 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 31 starts. (No. 12 seed vs. No. 5 Colorado, Saturday)
Aleshia Flowers
School, position: South Florida forward
Rundown: Senior from Judson has played in 11 games as the Bulls make their first NCAA tournament since 2006. (No. 10 seed vs. No. 7 Texas Tech, Saturday)
Asha HamptonFinch
School, position: Prairie View A&M forward
Rundown: Sophomore from Roosevelt averaged one point and one rebound in 30 games for the SWAC tourney champ. (No. 16 seed vs. No. 1 Baylor, Sunday)
Charlicia "Cece" Harper
School, position:Kansas guard
Rundown: Junior from Madison averages 5.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists to help the Jayhawks to their second straight tournament.
School, position: Tulsa guard
Rundown: Senior from Brackenridge averages 1.7 points and 8.0 minutes in 30 games for the C-USA tournament champion. (No. 16 seed vs. No. 1 Stanford, Sunday)
School, position: Colorado forward/post
Rundown: Freshman from Wagner is second on the team at 12.1 points and 6.0 rebounds for the 25-6 Buffaloes. (No. 5 seed vs. No. 12 Kansas, Saturday)
School, position: Tennessee guard
Rundown: Junior from Steele leads the SEC regular-season champions with 17.5 points, and she averages 3.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game. (No. 2 seed vs. No. 15 Oral Roberts, Saturday)


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American Presidents 15These brain teasers rely on your ability to recognize groups of common attributes. For each of these puzzles you'll need to figure out why the words or letters are grouped as they are. Sometimes you will be asked to pick the odd-one-out or to place a new word into the correct group.
Which president in Group B can be added to Group A? Why?
Group A: Thomas Jefferson, James Garfield, Warren Harding, Ronald Reagan
Group B: James Polk, Andrew Johnson, Benjamin Harrison, William Taft, John Kennedy, Richard Nixon
AnswerThe presidents in Group A were elected to a first term in a year ending with 0 (zero). Thomas Jefferson was elected in 1800, James Garfield was elected in 1880, Warren Harding was elected in 1920, and Ronald Reagan was elected in 1980. Therefore, John Kennedy, who was elected in 1960, can be added to Group A.
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The Exam Results Helpline opens at 8am to provide advice and support to students - and their parents - picking up GCSE results today.
Careers advisers are ready to provide impartial guidance to students who are unsure what to do next.
John Carberry, a careers adviser who has worked for the service for over 25 years, said: "A lot of the young people we speak to often aren't aware of any other options available to them apart from their school's sixth form.
"In some cases sixth form isn't the ideal progression for students as the leap from GCSE to A-level studies can be significant and very challenging.
"That's where we come in – to guide each individual on what's best for them."
Careers advisers at the Exam Results Helpline (ERH) provides advice on subject choices at sixth form as well as information on other potential options for students including local colleges that are available and apprenticeships in the area.
The Exam Results Helpline – 0808 100 8000 - has been open for six days and has already helped more than 5,000 students.
Mr Carberry said: "Some students who call the line are just simply confused.
"If they haven't got the grades they were predicted or have done better than expected it can throw them off their plans.
"They want to talk things through with someone experienced.
"Anyone who is unsure what to do next should give us a call."
If you are getting your results tomorrow and you want to talk to someone impartially and confidentially you can call 0808 100 8000 or find the Exam Results Helpline on Twitter or Facebook.
This year the ERH is being supported by Hollyoaks actors Jazmine Franks, who plays Esther, Alfie Browne-Sykes, who plays Jason, and model Amy Willerton.
To see the videos they made to support the service and for more information visit: http://ow.ly/A0CDS, http://ow.ly/zPoLe, http://ow.ly/zQ6tD
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Dilworth reconstruction at Philly City Hall slightly behind schedule
A major Philadelphia construction project appears to be slipping a bit behind schedule.
Work began on Dilworth Plaza, on the west side of Philadelphia City Hall, in January 2012. Paul Levy of the Center City District says by this summer, passers-by will finally see major progress above ground.
"The project is very much on schedule for completion next summer," he said. "We are still in the underground phase, where we are still adding elevators and improving the concourse, but if you go by the plaza now you will see we have laid all the foundations and the beginning walls for the concourse level."
Levy says the summer 2014 completion date is not as soon as expected.
"Well, we've said spring, and spring goes through June," Levy said. "I think we are still in that same phase of June-July ... we're just being cautious because we are still in the demolition and underground phase.
"I say by June, we will be much more precise as to when we are prepared to open to the public."
Levy says the finishing touches won't begin until early 2014.
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— By Capt. Ken Kreisler
— August 2003
A Stop Along the Way
|Part 2: In laying out the 57, Ocean didn't forget the skipper.
Driving the 57 from the enclosed helm was a treat. I had excellent visibility into the seaway despite the four substantial mullions. There are two comfortable Pompanette helm chairs, a couch for two to port—stowage beneath, of course—and a wet bar with U-Line refrigerator aft and to starboard. An entertainment center houses a 13-inch television and DVD player, and there is an additional steering station to port just outside.
Since I had only calm seas, I couldn't judge how well Martin's design would fare in challenging conditions. What I can report is that she held herself true on straight runs and turned on a dime when asked to, and when the time came to back her into her tight slip, it was just one touch from the optional bow thruster and we were in.
The 57's three-stateroom, three-head layout is a perfect complement to her fine handling and speed. There's plenty of room for you and the family or your traveling companions. The plan is, not surprisingly, similar to the convertible's: VIP in the forepeak, double berth guest quarters aft of that and to port, and a full-beam master amidships. Likewise are the amenities, being fine fit and finish, an average 6'5" headroom throughout, and substantial stowage.
What do I mean by substantial stowage? In the forepeak, that includes three large drawers in the island base and a pair of two-drawer night tables. There are four cabinets on the port bulkhead above the berth, and another cabinet is located on the starboard bulkhead. The twin guest stateroom has five cabinets—three forward and two aft—and each bunk has drawer space beneath, plus there's a cedar-lined half closet. The master has a pair of two-drawer night tables, an 11-drawer bureau, a double door, a cedar-lined closet with three cubbies inside, and three more cabinets on the port bulkhead. And as I went up the steps leading to the galley/dinette and saloon area, I found two stowage compartments built into the bulkheads on either side that measured 3'9"x3'.
But there's even more stowage than that elsewhere on the 57. On the main deck, I found the same attention to space utilization in the port-side galley. There are two large cabinets on the forward bulkhead, with nine others and three large drawers in the base for the Corian countertop. The saloon provides more stowage beneath an L-shape couch to port and in the base of the adjoining coffee table, accessed by a hinged top.
But in laying out the 57, Ocean didn't forget the skipper. The engine room, accessed via an athwartships cockpit entrance, has almost 5'9" headroom, full access around each engine, and a battery box conveniently positioned between the diesels.
With all that stowage, creature comforts, speed and range, the 57 might be the ideal boat for your odyssey, whether your destination is Kemah or Key West.
Ocean Yachts Phone: (609) 965-4616. www.oceanyachtsinc.com.
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Ashley, I think it's great that you hold yourself accountable to even run like this. I'm just starting out training again and REALLY struggling to even get a 3 mile run in. So, good job! And - I think of you and what you're doing each time I get ready to run. I tell myself if you can do a 10 mile by yourself, I can do 2 or 3! Thanks for the motivation!!!ReplyDelete
Holy cow..you are AMAZING!!! I could never run 9 miles or more...not in a million years. I just hit 3 miles and I was so excited! And then I died. Hahah! YOU ROCK!!!ReplyDelete
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Hi there! I have been checking your blog out since I think October? Casey at the Wiegand's had a follow fest and I started following you. I am running my first 1/2 in May, so I totally know what you are going through! Keep at it, you got THIS!;) I like your fuel/water belt. I need one too.ReplyDelete
HOLY CANNOLI!!! Here I am dying after 3 miles and you are doing FOUR times as much!! You go girl!!! And I love your running gear!!! It's official!I missed your posts about your running. I usually read the beautify ones ;) but man I have been missing out!! You are an inspiration as I work to bring my run time to an 8 minute mile!ReplyDelete
I am growing to love working out, but I still have crazy respect for anyone who can run that far. Running is tough business! Good job!!! :)ReplyDelete
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After giving birth to my first child. I felt that I was completely different. Now that I am having another child in 2 and a half months, will I still get postnatal depression? I don't want my eldest be affected in any way. So, how can I avoid this?
After giving birth to my first child. I felt that I was completely different. Now that I am having another child in 2 and a half months, will I still get postnatal depression? I don't want my eldest be affected in any way. So, how can I avoid this?
Unfortunately it's somewhat common for women who have already experienced depression, especially postnatal depression, to have a repeat. However, if you begin to show symptoms there are many things you can do to reduce the impact on yourself and your family. Here are some tips for naturally reducing symptoms:
Stay hydrated
Continue to take prenatal vitamins
Consider having your placenta encapsulated
Spend some time outdoors
Take walks
Get your partner or a family member to help out
Get as much sleep as possible
If your postnatal depression subsists even with adequate personal care, you may need to take an antidepressant to help balance things out. There are many antidepressants that are safe for breastfeeding babies. Consult your physician to find out if this is the right solution for your case.
Here is an article by Midwife Jane, discussing what you are likely to experience during the period of life immediately following birth: The Postnatal Woman: What to Expect
Best of luck to you! Please keep us updated.
Hi ConcernedMomiya,
Angela gave some excellent suggestions.
It's going to be super important to be sure you are getting high quality nutrition, so be sure to make plans to either have some meals in the freezer that can easily be reheated, or have people bring meals to your home 3 or 4 times a week for the first few weeks after birth.
Once you have your energy back and you're up and moving around more, you will want to focus on bringing high quality food into your home. Organic fruits and vegetables, wild caught fish, organic chicken, beef, eggs, milk, etc.
I would make sure that you continue to take your prenatal vitamins every single day, before and after birth and during breastfeeding.
I would also supplement with a multi-B vitamin and make sure you are getting enough Vitamin D. If you're in the sun 15 minutes each day and getting sun on a lot of skin area (not just your face, arms, legs, but your tummy too) then you may be getting enough Vitamin D. But most people are deficient in it, so taking a Vitamin D3 supplement can be very helpful. You should be able to have a blood test done to determine your Vitamin D level. If you do this, post back and let us know what it is, as a low/norm could mean you need to supplement.
Make sure you are getting adequate essential fatty acids like cod liver oil or flax oil. If you eat fatty, cold water fish regularly, you may be getting enough. Avocado is also another food that is very healthy and can be eaten every day.
And lastly, one of the most beneficial vitamins you can take to boost your mood is Inositol, which is in the B Vitamin family. Inositol can be taken in large doses until you feel better, and then reduced to maintain a good mood. It is sweet and can easily mixed into applesauce, yogurt, smoothies, etc.
Hope this helps. How are you feeling now? How are you doing?
Kind Regards,


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Forces War Records offers 4.5+ million records comprising service records, regimental/unit data, information on specific battles, medals, veteran contacts plus military tutorials specific to genealogy
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Catching up
Well, I broke one of the cardinal rules of blogging, which was to let my blog lie fallow for a while. As I said in one of the last posts, I've moved onto a new project. It's keeping me pretty busy and also we're keeping it mostly under wraps for the moment. Those two things will tend to cut down on one's blogging output.
I did want to do a quick post because my team has some open jobs. Reading these descriptions will give you an inkling about what the project is about. I think these are both marked San Jose, but I know that they are both open for Seattle too…
if you go to http://cooljobs.adobe.com, there are listings for a Senior Computer Scientist (Job ID:JH020603) and Quality Lead Engineer (Job ID:JH020602). These are both on my team.
Also, I wanted to post because I'm going on an extended vacation tomorrow and I won't be posting until at least May. It's long overdue for me. You can imagine that shipping code in Photoshop Elements 3, Creative Suite 2, the Production Suite, Photoshop Elements 4, and Premiere Elements 2 and then starting a brand new project doesn't leave a lot of time for R&R. For the next month if any Adobe users in France could take it easy on any Americans stammering their way through your language it would be most appreciated.
We (Adobe) have been the subject of a lot of speculation and suspicion around the PPC->Intel OS X switch. I've been delaying posting about it, because I thought that it fell into a corporate blogging gray area. I'm really glad that Scott Beyer has addressed it. I know that we want to be delivering universal binaries, I know that Apple wants us to be delivering universal binaries and we all know that our customers want us to be delivering universal binaries. The problem is that this has turned out to be a lot harder than anyone anticipated. Even many Apple products are facing issues. We'll get them to you as soon as we can, we promise!
Au Revoir for now!


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ADVENTUROUS Burnley teenagers have taken part in a camping expedition as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The group of 14 students from Years 10 and 11 of Ridgewood Community High School in Eastern Avenue, took part in map reading, camping and shelter building as part of the experience.
The students, who have special educational needs, took part in the expedition to qualify for the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award.
During their three-day stay the group took part in a host of activities to help build their independence and confidence.
The expedition was the last part to be completed before they are presented with the prestigious award next year.
Damian Ramsden Year 11 teacher and Duke of Edinburgh co-ordinator said: "During the expedition the children were dropped off at Worston near Clitheroe and split into two groups that both had teachers supervising.
"They had to navigate their way along an 8km route using maps and compasses to get to Waddow Hall Girl Guide Centre. When they got there they set up their tents and cooked their own food on a stove.
"The second day took them on a walk through the Ribble Valley sculpture trail near Waddington along the River Ribble and up Waddington fell. Along the way the children had to identify different trees, plants, birds and animal tracks. During the day they also built emergency shelters and had a BBQ.
"On the final day they took part in a 10km hike from Waddow Hall stopping to Whalley where they were picked up by a mini bus and taken back to school.
"They all had a lot of fun on what was their very first camping trip."
The school has been taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award for the past six years.
As part of the award the children have also carried out work in the community including a number of litter picks and taking up individual learning skills ranging from trampolining to dancing and boxing.
Damian says that the scheme has proved to greatly benefit the students in all aspects of their lives.
He said: "The children come from a mix of backgrounds, some are under privileged and have a range of educational and physical problems.
"Although we carefully supervised what they did, the students really had to earn their award and should be very proud of their achievement."
The school is looking for donations of unwanted waterproof coats and boots to use in future expedition. To donate call the school on 01282 682316.


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Bush-infused Lions offense overwhelms Vikings
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DETROIT -- Reggie Bush didn't waste any time showing how well he fits into the Detroit Lions' offense.
Bush, who was signed away from the Miami Dolphins as a free agent, had 191 all-purpose yards and a 77-yard touchdown reception to lift the Lions to a 34-24 season-opening victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Ford Field.
With perennial All-Pro wide receiver Calvin Johnson drawing away defensive attention, Bush found plenty of room to operate.
"It's definitely what we talked about," said Bush, who had 90 rushing yards on 21 carries and gained 101 yards on four receptions. "We talked about getting in space and just constantly being in situations where I'm mismatched on a linebacker or safety or cornerback, somebody in man coverage, while they're worried about Calvin and some other guys. Just taking advantage of it. We were able to do that today. You saw a bit of what's to come in the future."
Matthew Stafford, who passed for 357 yards with two touchdowns, is salivating at the prospect of having Bush as his primary back all season.
"The ability to run after the catch was huge for us today," said Stafford, who completed 28 of his 43 pass attempts. "Whether it's second and long and getting into a third and short, or converting a third down, the guy did it all. The more weapons you have as an offense, the more confidence everybody has that we're all going to get it done."
Joique Bell scored twice on short runs for Detroit, which finished 4-12 last year and lost its final eight games. Johnson had a relatively quiet day with four receptions and 37 yards Sunday, but had a potential touchdown catch overturned by replay and another close incompletion in which he barely stepped on the end line in the end zone.
Minnesota's Adrian Peterson scored three touchdowns, including a 78-yard run on his first carry. Christian Ponder completed 18 of 28 passes for 236 yards with a touchdown but was also intercepted three times.
"We had too many three-and-outs, we had four turnovers and I had three interceptions," Ponder said. "We've just got to play better, that's the bottom line. We understand we can't do it again next week (at Chicago)."
The Lions led 27-24 after three quarters. Bell gave them a 20-14 lead with a 1-yard scoring run after a replay review overturned an apparent Bush rushing touchdown, the first of two instances where Bush lost a score on officials' reviews.
Following Blair Walsh's 52-yard field goal, Stafford dumped a pass over the middle to Bush, who weaved through traffic and went the distance on the 77-yard connection.
Bush suffered a dislocated thumb and pulled his groin during the game, but that didn't slow him down much.
"Our strategy obviously wasn't very effective with what we wanted to do with Bush," Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier said. "We gave up some explosive (plays) to a running back and we've got to do a better job. We did a pretty good job on the back end against a star receiver but they had another guy we have to do a better job on and we didn't."
Mount Vernon native Chad Greenway finished with eight tackles with four solo in the loss.
Peterson's third touchdown, a 4-yard scoring pass from Ponder, cut Detroit's advantage to three. Stafford's 1-yard scoring pass to backup tight end Joseph Fauria with 6:47 remaining made it 34-24. That drive was aided by two Minnesota penalties, including a roughing-the-passer infraction that extended the drive.
Peterson blasted through the middle and outran the defense on his 78-yard score that gave Minnesota a quick lead. His second touchdown, a 4-yarder, came after a 44-yard pass from Ponder to Jerome Simpson.
The Lions pulled within 14-13 on Bell's 2-yard run with six seconds remaining in the half. Bell leaped over the pile and just got over the goal line before the ball was knocked loose.
Notes: Simpson caught seven passes for 140 yards. ... Nate Burleson had a team-high six receptions and 78 yards for the Lions. ... Minnesota DT Kevin Williams, a five-time All-Pro, missed the game with a knee injury. Detroit RB Mikel Leshoure, who led the team in rushing yards (798) and rushing touchdowns (nine) last season, was inactive. ... Stafford is the only Lions quarterback to make an opening-day start in each of the first five seasons of his career. He has reached 300 passing yards in 17 of his last 33 starts. ... The Vikings lead the all-time series 68-34-2. Minnesota won both meetings last season.


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DETROIT - Tuesday morning will be quite cold with lows near 25 degrees and lower. Partly sunny skies will develop, and it will be a pleasant November day. Coats and winter gear will be needed, again. Highs will be near 35, making Tuesday the coldest day of the week.
Tuesday night temps will return to the 20s.
Wednesday and Thursday will be sunnier with afternoon temps closer to 40 degrees. These are the best days for residents who want their car washed or need to hang holiday decorations.
Friday and the weekend will have Detroit's next chance of precipitation. Rain and snow showers will fall Friday. Saturday and Sunday will be mostly cloudy, but highs will go into the 40s and low 50s. Rain showers will fall on and off.
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One of the largest slave holders in Lowndes County, Alabama
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Between 1825-1839, Dr. Marrast received at least four land grants in AL at Hale, Perry and Tuscaloosa counties. At Lowndes County (Rocky Mount District), he purchased two parcels of land (80 and 160 acres respectively) and several slaves from William Sanders in 1838. He subsequently became one of the largest slave owners in the county, holding 104 people in 1850 and 128 in 1860. His plantations in Lowndes County were managed by a man named J.B. May. He also had slave holdings at Tuscaloosa (27) and a small contingent of household slaves (6) in Mobile.


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Sir ScottPat UnS CUN VFH (talk) 18:47, April 9, 2013 (UTC)
|Brilliant! After reading the article for the first time, I couldn't think of any suggestions of improvement at all, although I tried really hard.
However, you gave us a quote from Winston Churchill but told that only a bunch of Australian farmers and soldiers participated in the conflict. Maybe you can add a section where you will tell about how other governments participated in the war (for example: the USA supplied farmers with ammunition but all the boxes with it got lost, you can add whatever you want to justify your Churchill quote (which is great)).
I am not going to name all the positive sides the article has because all of your jokes are very good!
|Making a serious war conflict out of the real Emu War is an excellent idea! The only problem is that your opinion about how great the conflict was is rather ambiguous, you say that it is celebrated by emus (which means that it is significant for them) but throughout the article you seem to imply that it was not that hard for them to win! I did not diminish your points for that because maybe it is me who did not fully understand the concept.
|Prose and formatting:
|Very good way of treating Wikipedia information, making it funny and still writing it in a scientific way. The only things I have noticed are several small defects. Here is one of them:
|The images are simply great. The first one is really funny and the comment to the second one is hilarious. The only negative point is that the first image is maybe a bit too small for the reader. Also, as the reader, I think that the third image would only make the article better.
|Average score.
|Final Score:
|I don't know if you think that it's good (you didn't nominate it for VFH) but I, myself, think that it is one of your best articles. It is good enough for nomination even in its current state but there are still several things to improve:
All in all, I really enjoy writing reviews for you and I would like to do more of them in future.
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Washington, DC - The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee released a report Thursday peppered with warnings about Mexico's continued battle against the drug cartels.
While the report praises outgoing Mexican President Felipe Calderon's efforts against the cartels, the Committee notes "the horrific tactics utilized by the criminal organizations to intimidate both their rivals and the authorities have burned deeply into the Mexican public consciousness." (the Committee made special note of an instance where a pig's head was sown on to the torso of a human body). The Committee also explains that while a majority of Mexicans support their country's efforts, many "doubt whether their government will prevail."
This is where the Committee recommends that Mexico shift the focus of its tactics from "capo (boss)-centric" to more of a protecting the safety and security of civilians from cartel violence approach. The report states Mexican citizens "doubt" comes from, "the government's inability to clamp down on the hyper-violence occurring in certain parts of Mexico." Mexican President Elect, Enrique Pena Nieto has already gone on record saying he plans to shift his country's efforts more toward safety and security of civilians, rather than the majority of efforts being placed on dismantling the command and control structures of the cartels.
The Committee's report also calls on the US to continue both logistical and financial support of Mexico's efforts. The Committee recommends Congress "ensure adequate, sustained funding, ideally at $250 million a year for the next four years." This money comes from the Merida Initiative started under President George W. Bush. There are several other observations and recommendations in the Committee's report so I've included copy of the full report on this post.
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DETROIT - According to the Michigan State Treasurer's Office, the six-member financial review team appointed in December to examine the city of Detroit's finances has unanimously determined that a local government financial emergency currently exists in the city, and no satisfactory plan is in place to resolve it.
Read: Full review team report
"This review team spent two months pouring over the city's finances, taking careful
consideration of both long and short-term issues, including recent actions by the administration and City Council," said State Treasurer Andy Dillon, a member of the six-person panel. "While we appreciate the steps the city has taken over the past number of weeks, key reform measures have not occurred quickly enough, if at all. The team collectively believes the city needs assistance in making the difficult decisions necessary to achieve the significant reforms that are so crucial to the city's long-term viability."
In its report, the Review Team cited several conditions, including the following, in making its determination:
- The City continues to experience a significant depletion of its cash reserves. Projections estimate a cumulative cash deficit of more than $100 million by June 30, 2013, without significant spending cuts. The Review Team noted that the Mayor and Council have moved forward with some financial reforms, those changes are too often one-time savings and apply only to a small percentage of the city's overall wage and benefit burden.
- The City's General Fund (GF) has not experienced a positive year-end fund balance since fiscal year 2004, with cumulative GF deficits ranging from $155.4 million in FY 2005, to $332 million in FY 2009. The GF deficit was $327 million in FY 2012. City officials have primarily sought to address these deficits by issuing long-term debt.
- As of June 30, 2012, the City's long-term liabilities, including accrued pension liabilities and other post-employment benefits, exceeded $14 billion. City officials have projected that over the next five years, expenditures needed to fund certain long-term liabilities will total nearly $1.9 billion. However, City officials have not devised a satisfactory plan to address long-term liabilities.
- The City Charter contains various restrictions and structural impediments which make it extremely difficult for City officials to restructure the City's operations in a meaningful manner. Restrictions include extensive steps and timeframes which must be observed before any proposed changes in future retirement benefits may be implemented and provisions which make it all but impossible to reorganize and enhance the delivery of municipal services.
"Each member of the Review Team came into this process with an open mind, and no preconceptions. However, it became clear as we moved forward, that the city continues to struggle mightily beneath the weight of chronic deficits and its long-term liabilities," said Ronald Goldsberry, an independent consultant and one of Governor Snyder's appointees to the Review Team. "Add to the mix a city governance structure that resists meaningful, structural change, and you have what we have deemed to be a financial emergency."
Governor has 30 days to review report
Under PA 72, the Governor now has 30 days to review the report and make a determination on whether or not a financial emergency exists in the City.
The City of Detroit Financial Review Team consists of Andy Dillon, State Treasurer, Thomas McTavish, Auditor General for the State of Michigan, Ken Whipple, chairman of the board of Korn/Ferry International (nominee of the Senate Majority Leader), Darrell Burks, senior partner, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (nominee of the Speaker of the House of Representatives), Ronald Goldsberry, independent consultant (representing other persons with relevant professional experience), and Frederick Headen, legal advisor for the Michigan Department of Treasury (representing State officials with relevant professional experience).
For more information about PA 72, visit the Local Government Fiscal Health page on the Department of Treasury's website at www.michigan.gov/treasury.
Detroit mayor releases statement on findings
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing made the following statement Tuesday regarding the findings of the review team:
"Certainly I am not surprised by the findings of the State's financial review team. My Administration has been saying for the past four years that the City is under financial stress. If the Governor decides to appoint an Emergency Financial Manager, he or she, like my Administration, is going to need resources -- particularly in the form of cash and additional staff. As I have said before, my Administration will stay focused on the initiatives that most directly impact the citizens of Detroit: public safety, public lighting, transportation, recreation and neighborhood blight removal.
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that it will debut its all-new Civic Hybrid to the public when the 2005 Sierra Club Summit opens its doors. Media demonstrations will take place during a 10:30 am press conference on Friday September 9, 2005 inside San Francisco's Moscone Center.
The Civic Hybrid provides the ultimate in clean and efficient technology with the highest fuel economy and lowest emissions of any Civic. Given the instability of price and availability of gasoline and other petroleum products, energy efficient vehicles are critical toward achieving US energy independence. Vehicles such as the Civic Hybrid, for the near term, and the natural gas powered Civic GX, for the midterm, are important components of an energy independence goal.
"As a leader in environmental innovation, we must strive for continuous improvements in energy efficiency," said Gunnar Lindstrom, senior manager of alternative fuel vehicle sales and marketing for American Honda. "This new Civic Hybrid is the perfect example of how to balance the needs of our customers with the needs of environmental protection."
The latest generation of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology allows the Civic to achieve an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 49/51 miles per gallon while achieving Advanced-Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) standards in all 50 states. Equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard equipment for 2006, Civic Hybrid fuel economy increases by 4 percent in the city and 6 percent on the highway as compared to the 2005 Civic Hybrid with CVT and AT-PZEV certification. The Civic Hybrid can now deactivate all four of its cylinders and operate using only the electric motor in certain steady-state cruising situations. Compared to the 2006 Civic Sedan with an automatic transmission, the Civic Hybrid provides a city fuel economy increase of approximately 63 percent and a highway fuel economy increase of 27 percent.
Honda first introduced U.S. consumers to hybrid technology with the Insight in December 1999. It launched its second hybrid vehicle, the Civic Hybrid, in March 2002, followed by the first-ever V6-powered hybrid, the Accord Hybrid, in December 2004. The company is introducing this all-new version of its popular Civic Hybrid featuring an advanced new look, class leading features and enhanced performance at dealerships this fall.
*All fuel economy figures based on 2006 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.


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Pleasanton golfer wins school's 1st state title
Updated 11:43 pm, Friday, May 3, 2013
Pleasanton junior James Sandoval won the Class 3A state golf tournament on Friday, becoming the first UIL state champion in his school's history.
Afterward, all he felt was relief.
"I worked so hard at it, put in so much time," Sandoval said. "And it finally paid off."
Sandoval had to work extra hard in the windy conditions during the two-day tournament at Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin. After carding a 1-over 73 on Thursday, Sandoval struggled early Friday with five bogeys on the front nine.
He straightened out his swing after that, shooting 1-under for the back nine and sealing the state title with a 75 for a two-day total of 148.
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"The first day was super windy and freezing, and today was really windy," he said. "Luckily, when I play I don't really notice until I'm done."
Fredericksburg's Sam Rogers shot 152 and lost a second-place playoff to Paris' Tanner Napier. The Billies placed third overall.
At the 2A tournament at Roy Kizer Golf Course, Marion's Scottie Brown finished second at 157, one stroke behind Dane Hankamer of Salado.