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Andrew Malcolm's sleight-of-hand: Palin almost as popular as Obama!
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Los Angeles Times' Andrew Malcolm tries a nifty little sleight-of-hand in his November 23 blog post titled "Sarah Palin v. Barack Obama: The approval gap silently shrinks to a few points" and gets rewarded by Drudge for it. Problem is, it's not even close to true.
Malcolm writes:
Sarah Palin's poll numbers are strengthening.
And President Obama's are sliding.
Guess what? They're about to meet in the 40s.
Depending, of course, on which recent set of numbers you peruse and how the questions are phrased, 307 days into his allotted 1,461, the 44th president's approval rating among Americans has slid to 49% or 48%, showing no popularity bounce from his many happy trips, foreign and domestic.
Riding the wave of immense publicity and symbiotic media interest over her new book, "Going Rogue," and the accompanying promotional tour, Palin's favorable ratings are now at 43%, according to ABC. That's up from 40% in July.
One poll even gives her a 47% favorable.
Most recent media attention has focused on the 60% who say she's unqualified to become president. Her unfavorable rating is 52%, down from 53%, which still doesn't ignite a lot of optimism for Palin lovers.
The problem is that Malcolm is comparing Obama's approval ratings (his job performance ratings) with Palin's favorability ratings. In fact, when asked whether they have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Obama and Palin, the gap is hardly "a few points."
Here are the most recent favorable-unfavorable ratios for Obama and Palin:
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Even in the Fox poll, there is still a 7-point difference in favorability. Referring to that poll, Malcolm writes that "[o]ne poll even gives her a 47% favorable," yet he neglects to mention the 7-point difference or that Obama is at 54% favorable, which is above the "49% or 48%" he suggests Obama has.
I didn't list the CBS News/New York Times poll because its most recent question on Obama's favorability was in July, but a November 13-15 CBS News survey found that 23% -- less than 1 in 4 - had a favorable view of Palin. Obama's approval rating was 53% in that November poll - again, a far cry from Malcolm's claim of a "few points" difference.
Moreover, Palin's 23 percent rating in November is the same as it was in July when she resigned as governor. Even Malcolm notes that Palin is now "[r]iding the wave of immense publicity and symbiotic media interest over her new book, 'Going Rogue,' and the accompanying promotional tour.' " (And that coverage has certainly been nothing but positive and exhausting.) ABC News/Wash Post has her up three points since July - which Malcolm cites - but she's down three points in the Gallup poll since July.
Even as she rides the crest of that wave of "immense publicity and symbiotic media interest," Palin remains just about as unpopular as when she left office in July. And she is certainly nowhere near as popular as Obama.
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April 15, 2008
Texas State Parks Hope to Hook More Anglers
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AUSTIN, Texas — In Texas, fishing and warmer weather go together like chips and salsa. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants those already "hooked" on fishing and newcomers to the sport to keep in mind that Texas state park waters offer ideal and economical spots for pursuing the family-friendly sport.
This year marks the fifth year of the Free Fishing in State Parks program that waives fishing license and stamp requirements within more than 50 Texas state parks. To capitalize on the program, which has been extended through Aug. 31, 2008, a dozen state parks are hosting "Free Fishing in State Parks" events where participants learn fishing skills, angling rules and regulations, have a chance to hook a fish and perhaps win door prizes such as rods and reels.
"Allowing free fishing in our state parks serves the dual purpose of reaching out to people who are not traditional fishing license holders by removing barriers to the sport and providing another incentive to visit a state park," said state parks promotions coordinator Bryan Frazier.
"We're getting good feedback from the parks and participants that this has become a popular program and something park visitors truly appreciate because it encourages a family activity like fishing," Frazier said. "We're happy to offer the opportunity that goes to the mission of state parks and our agency to connect people to outdoor activities, such as fishing, that brings families together."
Statistics gathered last year by TPWD show that 44 Free Fishing in State Parks events reached more than 1,500 adults and youth. Of that number, 28 percent of the youngsters surveyed had never fished before and 43 percent of the adults noted they had never been to the host park before. TPWD hopes that will translate into future fishing licenses and equipment sales.
Thanks to various sponsors such as Gander Mountain, fishing event participants walk away not only with newly acquired fishing skills, such as learning how to tie and bait a hook, but also with freshwater and saltwater fishing guides, water bottles, lures, fishing photo magnets, visors, fishing rods and other giveaways.
Choke Canyon State Park fishing event coordinator Darwin Klontz tallied 34 kids and 21 adults at the park's March "Reel Family Fishing Fun" event that he publicized locally through promotional flyers and a radio public service announcement. Three similar events are scheduled at Choke Canyon for April 19, May 31 and June 12.
During Choke Canyon's Free Fishing events, before a line ever hits the water, participants visit six stations designed to educate them on such things as fishing etiquette, fish habitat, safe-casting techniques, fishing equipment, lures and baits, and state fishing rules and regulations, Klontz explained. Participants can also bring their own fishing equipment or borrow the park's loaner rods and reels as long as the supply lasts.
"It seemed to really spark an interest in a number of people, both youngsters and parents," Klontz said. "We hope it'll be a real motivator to get more people out to fish."
The license-free angling applies only to fishing inside a state park from the bank, a pier or from a boat if done in a body of water totally contained within the boundaries of a state park, such as Huntsville State Park's Lake Raven. State parks along the coast also participate to encourage fishing from the beach and wade-fishing. State park entry fees, however, still apply. All state fishing regulations, except the license and stamp requirements, remain in effect.
In addition to free fishing at parks across the state, youth fishing clinics, fishing derbies and other family-oriented fishing events are on tap this spring and summer at dozens of state parks across Texas.
This year, a number of fishing event coordinators have been contracted to organize and run multiple fishing events. Children participating in this year's Free Fishing in State Parks events will receive free "Family Fishing Packs" containing a "how-to" informational booklet, a "Fishing is Fun" book, a photo holder refrigerator magnet and a laminated freshwater and saltwater fish identification card.
In addition to Choke Canyon, fishing event coordinators have scheduled Free Fishing events this year at the following state parks: Bastrop, Buescher, Blanco, Bonham, Eisenhower, Galveston Island, Huntsville, McKinney Falls, Palmetto, Ray Roberts Lake and Tyler.
A complete list of the coastal and inland state parks offering free fishing opportunities and upcoming Free Fishing in State Parks events can be found on the TPWD Web site.
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Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerald W. Hyland will host the annual Mount Vernon Town Meeting for Fairfax County residents on Saturday, Jan. 31. The event will take place from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria.
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The Massachusetts Bar Association and the Boston Bar Association will co-sponsor a Court Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 31 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Grand Staircase inside the Statehouse. The event will further underscore the need for adequate funding to sustain the critical needs of the Massachusetts Court System. Many of the state's county and specialty bar associations are actively participating in the lobbying effort.
Participants are encouraged to follow-up with their legislators to urge for $622.7 million, which will cover core court functions.
"I encourage all MBA members and other attorneys in the commonwealth to support this cause in urging our legislators to approve necessary funding for our courts," said MBA President Edward W. McIntyre.
Featured speakers at the March 31 event include McIntyre, BBA President Kathy B. Weinman, Chief Justice for Administration and Management Robert A. Mulligan and Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall.
The event will take place a few weeks before the Massachusetts House of Representatives presents its version of the FY10 budget. Gov. Deval Patrick's proposed budget announced in January included an additional 7.4 percent cut to the already slashed Trial Court budget, an amount that will have significantly negative consequences to the administration of justice for all citizens of Massachusetts.
"All Massachusetts citizens are entitled to an efficient, responsive court system. These material cuts to the Trial Court's budget imperil the core functions of the courts. They impede access to timely justice while jeopardizing the significant innovations the courts have made in the last six years," McIntyre added.
The MBA organized a similar grass-roots lobbying effort during the budget crunch of the earlier part of the decade.
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text: By ANN GASBARREStaff WriterWOOSTER From the high mountain valleys in the Himalayas, to the low desert plains of India, to the inner city streets of any American city, there are people in need. Sarah Smucker of Orrville believes that sometimes the best way to help these people is through direct personal aid. She recently learned this from a small family in the mountains of Nepal and from a small community on the plains of India."Nyima Lama and his brother Jandu live in a remote village called Langtang located at around 8,550 feet in the Nepali Himalayas," explained the Wooster yoga instructor. "They are part of the second generation of Tibetan refugees living and working in Nepal, all of whom were displaced when the Chinese government forcefully invaded Tibet in 1959, forcing the Dalai Lama and his people to flee to India and Nepal." Smucker explained that the Lamas run one of the many small guesthouses on the trail to Langtang, offering a clean bed and meals to foreign trekkers. She said tourism in Nepal has declined sharply in the past five years, due to their civil war, the effects of which were obvious when she was there in 2002."The most immediate way I was able to help," she said, "was to hire a porter to carry a large duffel bag full of warm jackets back up the mountain to the families of the Langtang valley. All reached there safely, since I received warm letters of thanks from many of the families." Studying yoga during her travels, the 1994 Orrville High School graduate looked for a more lasting way in which she could help, and Nyima Lama told her that his young nephew, about 7 years old, really needed assistance with school fees. Due to the remote location of Langtang, children of families that can afford it are sent to boarding schools down in the valley. Helping Nyima's nephew and his family with education is a promise Smucker hopes to fulfill.On the sprawling plains of Karnataka state in southern India, lies Sri Manikya Maashram, a small Hindu religious community that provides religious and secular education to nearly a hundred local village children. While wars are still being waged worldwide in the name of religion, this small community is an example of religious tolerance. Just 100 yards away from the Hindu temple lies a Muslim mosque, right on the ashram grounds. Both Hindus and Muslims peacefully worship on this tiny hill. In the village below, they have lived and worked the fields along side one another for centuries."When I visited the little school in the fall of 2001, I was struck by not only the dedication of the teachers, who had all given up more lucrative opportunities in the city to come support this fledgling school in the country, but also by the incredibly glowing faces of the young children," recalled Smucker, who has a degree from The University of Michigan. "When I entered the room, they all stood to sing a Hindu bhajan, or holy song to greet me. Most had never seen a western person in their lives." Though the children all had uniforms of orange and white typical Indian holy colors they had no desks, no chairs, and on one side of the building, no roof to cover their heads during the intensity of monsoon rains. The village was so remote that the only way she could immediately help was by going to a nearby town to buy a large supply of school pens, which they seemed to appreciate. "What they seemed to need most were the basics of material aid in supplies and tools," added Smucker, who formerly taught English in China. "Few even had notebooks to write on, and most come from poor farming families that can barely afford to send them to school."The vivid memory of these two situations stuck with Smucker and she began contemplating how she could be of real help. On a recent trip to Thailand, she decided to buy a large supply of Thai crafts, including clothes, jewelry, original music, handbags and more to try to sell when she returned to the states. When she was given the opportunity to teach Yoga above Moorefield Pottery and South Market Bistro, Emily Moorefield-Mariola decided to allow her to hold the sale there this summer.On July 25 and 26, a charity sale will be held at Moorefield Pottery, at 151 South Market Street, Wooster, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. All proceeds will go to charity: 25 percent will go to the Nepali families, 25 percent will go to the school in India, 25 percent will go to Every Woman's House, Wooster, and 25 percent will go two organizations in Iraq devoted to non-violence and aiding children orphaned and maimed during the war. All items for sale are from Thailand and India, and many were handcrafted by individuals. They include warm weather skirts, pants, shorts and shirts, hand and shoulder bags, handmade incense and holders, hand carved wooden boxes, handmade jewelry, handwoven cotton blankets, and more. Most items will be under $30 and nothing will be above $60. 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I thought I was going to do a collection about the seventies photographs of Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton: all those women in incredible rooms. But then I started to look at the rooms more, and suddenly, I was putting the rooms on the women instead!" That explains the surreal genesis of Mary Katrantzou's spring 2011 collection—all printed with images of lavish hotel and stateroom interiors—and embellished with interior-decorator braid, tassels, and fringe trimmings. She'd digitalized fragments of pages from vintage copies of Architectural Digest and The World of Interiors, amped up the color to hyperrealist level, and then started thinking about the possibilities of what she could do with curtains, chandeliers, wall sconces, and lampshades.
Though it may be every woman's nightmare to be described as "well-upholstered," Katrantzou worked her concept through to charmingly bold effect, for the most part. Her challenge as a designer has been to move her trompe l'oeil effects on from the simple, short shift dresses she's been doing for a few seasons. That's where the drapes came in handy: Added to skirts, they gave a new element of hemline flutter—an idea which connects with many other designers' thinking about a new silhouette for spring.
Certainly Katrantzou's decorative, maximalist genre is the polar opposite of the school of classic sportswear which swept fashion last fall. It takes courage and a great deal of technical skill to handle a theme like hers without tipping into comedy-costume territory, but somehow, even as she showed lampshades as skirts, it was almost possible to see how they'd find a home with the right kind of eccentric young girl.


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New York -- As shares of his company reached an all-time high, fashion designer and retailer Michael Kors will sell 3 million of his shares as part of a secondary offering of 25 million shares, according to a Tuesday regulatory filing.
Kors' ownership in Michael Kors Holdings Inc. will fall to about 4.8 million shares, or 2.4%, down from 3.9% after the sale.
Michael Kors last week raised its full-year sales and profit forecast after reporting large sales increases over the holiday period, including a 41% rise in same-store sales in North America last quarter.


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COLUMBUS, Ga. – The Saint Leo women's tennis team put the finishing touches on a successful trip to Columbus, Ga, as they recorded two more victories on the final day of the Columbus State Invitational. In total, the Lions registered 24 wins over the course of the three day tournament.
"This weekend was great for the girls and their progress," said head coach James Bryce. "I am very happy with the way we played. The girls gained valuable experience and learned not to under estimate any team."
With all four matches against regional foe Columbus State, the Lions went 2-2 on the afternoon with both of their wins coming in doubles action.
Maria Benkirane and Coralie Pesenti ousted Jokic and Chapman, 9-7, while Adrianna Daszkiewicz and Phoebe DiLeo blanked Redrado and Paiva, 8-0.
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After years and years of meaning to do this recipe, I finally got around to it. This is a recipe by Steven Raichlen, but I changed it a bit to fit us. Left the lime out of the marinade (per a friend's suggestion), saved the garlic cilantro butter that was supposed to be basted on during the cook and drizzled that on at the end, and used a grill pan in lieu of skewers (I was feeling lazy)
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Congratulations to the Broncos, who went 6-0 with their best defensive player, Von Miller, on suspension for violating the NFL's drug policy.
Peyton Manning negated Miller's absence by dialing up 44 points per game, best in the NFL.
This week a Denver defense that's last against the pass regains Miller, who had 18.5 sacks last year. The outside linebacker hasn't practiced for six weeks but tells the Denver Post he can still "move like a wildcat."
Miller wasn't fast enough, though, when trying to beat the drug cops this past summer. According to ESPN, his suspension owed to conspiring with a drug test collector to substitute another person's urine specimen for his own.
The scam may have worked, had a second collector not discovered that Miller was not in the city where his collection was supposed to have taken place.
"He's fast," one source said of Miller, via ESPN, "but he's not that fast."
Cheating a urine test can cost someone a job in other occupations.
Miller is fortunate he's eligible to play at all this season. The NFL sent a weak message to potential future drug cheats in suspending him only six games. The message: dodge the test and even if you're found out, you'll remain eligible for 60 percent of the season and all of the postseason.
It wasn't Miller's first drug violation. According to the Denver Post, he tested positive for amphetamines and marijuana in 2011. Does the 24-year-old have a substance problem? If he does, one hopes he's getting help and the NFL isn't enabling him. Miller, for his part, divulged no information relating to the suspension.
Any further slipups under the league's drug program, and he would be suspended for a calendar year.
"All I can ask is that everybody judge me on my actions going forward," he said, "and I can gain everybody's trust back that way.''
He is subject to increased unannounced testing, up to 10 times a month. Reportedly, the drug test collector with whom Miller conspired was a starstruck fan. Presumably the NFL, a $9 billion industry, won't have another fanboy collect the urine samples going forward.
Miller's injury risk is elevated given his long layoff. Even if limited, however, he makes Denver more apt to beat the Colts (4-2) on Sunday and then the visiting Redskins (1-4) leading up to the bye week.
So, if the Broncos are 8-0 and coming off the bye, talk of a 16-0 season will accompany them to San Diego in Week 10.
Going unbeaten looks farfetched, though, even if Miller regains peak form. The AFC West duel with the Chargers, who are 2-1 at home, where they've covered or pushed the point spread three times against a favorite, kicks off a difficult stretch of six games that includes a trip to New England, two contests with the Chiefs, who also are 6-0, a matchup against the physical Titans and a second game with San Diego. The bottom line: if Miller avoids injury and stays eligible, football fans get to see an entertaining performer and the AFC's favorite to reach the Super Bowl becomes more powerful.


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We're going to go out on a limb here and play, basically, fortune tellers. This can be a dangerous game in the automotive world, but we're going to take a crack at it since we answer questions about the items in this post all the time. Unfortunately, we can't answer every question about every component on every vehicle – but we did narrow it down to the top 10. We're just going to go over the list. For additional information, call or stop by our service department. You may also find the answers you need in our blog archives.
Before we delve into this, we're going to be honest with you. We hate bursting one's bubble with some sharp facts, but owning and driving a car involves one major thing most motorists would rather avoid; spending money… period. It does not matter if it's on maintenance and/or repairs. Like death and taxes, you can't avoid this aspect about car ownership – unless you lease new vehicles or trade your late model vehicle in routinely before it reaches 50,000 on the odometer.
If you do not maintain your car (meaning regular oil changes, filter replacements and keeping an eye on critical fluid levels), you will be faced with major repairs much sooner than you should. Most people realize a car is an investment, and to get the most out of your investment you have to take care of it. But even if you are meticulous about maintenance, follow all the recommended fluid and filter replacements, and baby your car, certain parts will eventually wear out and you will have to spend money on repairs.
Battery; After 4 or 5 years (regardless of mileage) most batteries start to get weak and need to be replaced. If you're lucky, the battery might go 5 or 6 years, but average battery life is still only about four years. We have numerous customers who "go south" for the winter or stay in warmer climates for extended periods of time. If you fall into this category, here's a tip; batteries do not like heat. If you are in a warm or hot climate all the time, 3 years is about all the heat most batteries can take. Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) gel-cell type batteries typically last up to 2 years longer than conventional wet cell lead-acid batteries, so you might consider buying one of these when you replace the battery. Replacement cost for a new battery: $65 to $200 depending on the type and brand purchased.
Water Pump: The water pump circulates coolant between the engine and radiator to keep the engine from overheating. By the time an original water pump reaches 75,000 miles or more, the incidence of failure due to coolant leaks goes up sharply. If the pump has over 100,000 miles on it, you're driving on borrowed time. The first sign of trouble is coolant seeping out of the vent hole or around the pump gasket. The loss of coolant will eventually cause the engine to overheat. Adding a cooling system sealer to the radiator won't help because these products can't seal a leaky water pump. If the water pump is leaking, it needs to be replaced. Cost: $25 to $150 for a new water pump, plus installation (1 to 4 hours depending on the year, make & model).
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KING Alfreds' boxer Ben Isaacs beat Matt Young on a unanimous judge's decision in Exmouth.
Isaacs was the taller boxer, using his high to good advantage to throw good, solid jabs and rear hands, time and time again catching Young, as he tried to move in close.
Winning all three rounds, Isaacs has now had three bouts in his short eight-month career, winning two.
Shaunessy Abrahams was next up on the card and he was beaten on a judge's decision by Thomas Hutchinson, from Torrington.


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I found this solid perfume stick in a very cool Austin boutique while traveling/working. I don't usually buy perfume, but I had to have this one. I just can't get enough of the pretty smell. "Top Notes: Bergamot, Tangerine & Ylang Heart: Jasmine Base Notes: Jasmine, White Flowers"


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How Georgia and Notre Dame Met in the 1981 Sugar BowlAuburn, in a very real sense, had been the key to the Sugar Bowl's national championship role. In consecutive years, the War Eagles has prevented Georgia, an SEC-challenging team with only average credentials, from playing in New Orleans. The complexion of the 47th Sugar Bowl would also be influenced by the Auburn-Georgia feud, but this time New Orleans had a strong hankering for the Bulldogs.
Vince Dooley had fashioned a textbook team in Athens, one that used limited resources to maximum efficiency. Georgia had a capable, big play defense (ranked only fourth in the SEC), excellent special teams and kicking units, and a battering ram offense based on the extraordinary talents of an 18-year-old freshman. Herschel Walker, a 220-pound tailback with sprinter's speed, became the ingredient that made Dooley's team the nation's best. Walker accounted for 40 percent of Georgia's 1980 offense.
Out first-downed, with less total plays and less possession time, Georgia outscored its opponents with a combination of Walker's running (which totaled 1,616 yards - 30 yards better than Tony Dorsett's freshman record); Rex Robinson's place-kicking; and an opportunistic defense. It forced the opposition into nation-leading difference in average turnovers (2.09 per game) and made the Bulldogs a fearful foe. Georgia also had a best-in-the-nation 16.6-yard average in punt returns while allowing only a half-yard. Georgia's 9-0 record and No. 2 ranking before the Auburn game made the Bulldogs the South's favorite.
The prospect that had the Sugar Bowl excited was a match between No. 1-ranked Notre Dame and the Bulldogs, though each had tough games at the end of the season.
After Georgia defeated Florida on a 93-yard pass play in the final minutes, a myriad of possibilities still existed for the Sugar Bowl's host berth. Alabama, LSU, and Mississippi State, right behind the 'Dogs in the conference standings, were waiting for Georgia to stumble. The complex SEC tie breaker had them all in the running should Georgia lose just once. If the Bulldogs could put Auburn away though, something they hadn't done since 1976, the shouting would be over.
Georgia vs. Notre Dame or Georgia vs. Alabama (SEC rivals that didn't play during the regular season) were matches that intrigued the Sugar Bowl. The feeling in New Orleans was that either the Irish or 'Bama, who had lost to Mississippi State, would be far more attractive against Georgia than either Florida State or the winner of the Penn State-Pittsburgh game. Since Notre Dame and Alabama played late in the season, the Sugar wanted to tie up the victor. There were questions, however.
Rather than play Georgia, Notre Dame might well opt for the Cotton Bowl and its additional riches. An influential Irish alum told columnist Peter Finney, "Notre Dame would go anywhere if it meant $800,000." Finney disagreed, pointing to Baylor (with one loss) and Texas (with two) as the main contenders in the Cotton Bowl sweepstakes. "Could Notre Dame afford to pass up the challenge of playing No. 2 Georgia?" asked Finney. "I don't think so."
Another thought was whether Bear Bryant would enjoy the idea of an all-SEC bowl. For that to happen, Alabama would have to beat Notre Dame. Then Georgia, with a win over Auburn, could move to No. 1. Given those circumstances, Bryant's only chance at a third consecutive national championship would be to play Georgia. Bryant wouldn't commit himself for the record, but Crimson Tide running back Major Ogilvie summed up matters when he said, "If we beat Notre Dame and Georgia is the No. 1 team, I don't think there's any question we'd like to play Georgia. Our main objective all season has been the national championship. We'll do whatever it takes."
Would Vince Dooley like the idea of playing a fraternity brother? Probably not, but he didn't have to make the decision.
As it turned out, lowly Georgia Tech knocked the Irish out of No. 1 the week before the Alabama game with a 3-3 tie. That lifted Georgia to the top rung for the first time in 38 years and meant that the Irish would probably have to play the 'Dogs to have any opportunity to reclaim No. 1. Auburn couldn't wait for a chance to knock its conference next-door neighbor down a couple of pegs on the national ladder. The battle cry in the sleepy little Alabama hamlet that is the home to the War Eagles was "The road to the Sugar Bowl goes through I-85 [the highway that passes Jordan-Hare Stadium]."
Defensive back Greg Bell followed Georgia's season-long script by blocking a second-quarter punt that was picked up and returned for a touchdown. That put the Bulldogs ahead for the first time at 10-7 and was the catalyst in a 31-21 defeat of the gritty War Eagles. "We're shooting for No. 1," Buck Belue added as Vince Dooley accepted the Sugar Bowl invitation.
Two hours later, Notre Dame (which dropped to sixth after the Tech tie) awaited Coach Dan Devine in Legion Field's dressing room chanting, "Sugar Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Sugar Bowl!" Irish arms were held aloft as the bodies continually swayed, elated about a 7-0 victory over Alabama.
A 20-3 defeat by Southern California in the season finale put a practical end to Notre Dame's national championship aspirations, and the Irish opened a one-point favorite over the team no one could quite believe. Georgia was finally going to get its chance to play Notre Dame 34 years after Wally Butts had tried. The Bulldogs were an undefeated, No. 1-ranked underdog.
Scott Zettek felt it should have been more, "I hear we're favored," the Irish defensive end said. "My own personal (line), I give them 10 points. It's a chance to maybe be No. 1, and a chance to regain some of the respect we lost. We can prove ourselves again with a win. This game will get a lot of attention, not only because Georgia's No. 1 but because people want to see what Notre Dame does against them." Devine, who would be coaching his last game for the Irish, also figured in Zettek's handicapping. "We've been an emotional team all year, as all Notre Dame teams are, but the fact that its Coach Devine's last game will be an additional factor."
The mammoth Notre Dame defense, outweighing Georgia's offense 15 pounds a man, had limited opponents to 109 yards a game rushing, a per-play average of 2.8 (in contrast to Georgia's offensive average of 4.5). The mobile Irish offensive line averaged 6-foot-6, 255 pounds against Georgia's front, which checked in at 6-foot-2, 236 pounds.
Notre Dame diehards spoke in smirks of Georgia's relatively easy schedule, and how South Bend troops were battle-hardened, conveniently forgetting some of the past paper-thin schedules the Irish had ridden to glory. Never, however, would Notre Dame have as much fraternity support as it would have against Georgia. There had not been a season quite like this, where so many schools remained alive for the national championship as New Year's Day approached. A Notre Dame victory and the right set of circumstances could vault Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, Florida State, Michigan, or even Baylor to No. 1. But any change hinged completely on one factor: Notre Dame had to defeat Georgia.
Former Bulldog idol Charley Trippi said it best, though, when he assessed, "Georgia can beat anyone because it's a very opportunistic team. And football often comes down to opportunism."
It was left to Rex Robinson, the second most prolific field goal kicker (59) in NCAA history at the time, to capture just what this Georgia team was and what could be expected in its 12th game. "I know we've been a fortunate team in many aspects," Robinson said on New Year's Eve. "What we've been, more than anything else, is a team of survivors. Somewhere, someone has been there to pick us up. The reason we're here is that we've survived."
Story excerpted from the book "Sugar Bowl Classic: A History" by Marty Mulé, who covered the game and the organization for decades for the New Orleans Times-Picayune.


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CYCLING campaigners from Worcester need a colourful champion "like Boris Johnson" to fight their corner as they seek to persuade people to ditch four wheels for two.
Campaigner Gerry Taggart of Powick, near Worcester, who has taken part in the Hero Ride to raise money for wounded soldiers says the city needs a figurehead like the Mayor of London to be a cycling ambassador.
Retired lieutenant colonel Mr Taggart, Lyndon Bracewell, Elizabeth Pearson and Mike Cooper want to raise the profile of cycling as part of a drive called "Pushbike!" which works with local cycling clubs in Worcester, Malvern, Droitwich, Evesham and Pershore to improve cycle facilities and encourage more people to enjoy the benefits of riding a bike (www.pushbikecampaign.org/).
Their mission is also to build on the surge in popularity following the Tour de France which showcased the wilds of Yorkshire to the world and
the Tour of Britain which will start a stage in Worcester on September 10.
Mr Taggart said there was a 'lack of a clear joined-up mission' by city and county to improve things for cyclists although they say £4.5 million has been spent in the last five years on improving facilities for cyclists.
Mr Taggart said: "We read constantly in your paper that Worcester people's biggest gripe is congestion and from the public health aspect, obesity (through lack of exercise) and poor air quality are proving unhealthy.
"We cyclists (and walkers) see a less than perfect joining together between city and county (councils). The proposed cancellation of the excellent Park and Ride and the encouragement of city centre parking is a really sad spectacle, which will simply add to congestion, obesity and pollution. And now we read that congestion is one of the main challenges being faced by the city centre development plans. The only talk is about cars; not sustainable transport.
"Our vision is to see a Boris-like champion for cycling in Worcester. While we're not suggesting that the Mayor or the leader ride bikes everywhere, we would really love to see one of them leading the advance towards more cycling and less cars in the city of Worcester and the county. We would dearly love to see a senior local politician or business leader championing the cause.
"We have been given a beautiful new bridge at Diglis. Let's use that as a beacon to push ahead with more foot and pedal traffic using our spectacular riverside and its connections."
Cllr John Smith OBE, county council cabinet member for highways, said: "We fully recognise the importance of promoting cycling as a sustainable alternative to single-car use and are as committed as ever to doing just that, working with all of our partners, including Worcester City Council.
"Over the last five years more than £4.5million has been spent on improving infrastructure for cyclists and walkers as part of the successful Connect2 project, the flagship of which is the hugely popular Diglis Bridge. A number of other schemes have taken place across the city to improve signage, safety and links for cyclists. This will continue with planned works on Worcester's riverside, between Portland Walk and Navigation Road, along with improvements to the Cotswold Way orbital cycle way.
"We're also delighted to be working with the Worcestershire LEP and our district partners, including Worcester City Council, to bring the elite Tour of Britain race back to Worcestershire on September 10."
Cllr David Wilkinson, cabinet member for safer and stronger communities at the city council, said: "The city council is committed to promoting health and wellbeing for Worcester residents. When possible, we look for opportunities to better cater for cyclists, in co-operation with Worcestershire County Council as highways authority."
Other work by the county includes the production of a popular walking and cycling map for Worcester, the promotion of cycling in schools, giving advice on safety, clothing and repairs, training cyclists to carry out basic repairs and loan of bikes to those considering taking up cycling and working with the Worcestershire LEP and partners to bring the Tour of Britain back to Worcestershire in September.


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WITH many clubs from the Trowbridge Windows & Conservatories-sponsored Trowbridge League already behind with their fixtures, they were dealt a further blow as heavy overnight rain led to disruption of the fixture programme.
All but three of the scheduled 13 league and cup matches joined the long list of casualties lost to waterlogged pitches.
With no games in both Division One and Two everything remains as it was prior to the start of play.
The second round matches of the Chantry Digital-sponsored Knockout Cup took a hammering, just two surviving.
Third Division Lacock produced a shock to send first division Freshford United crashing out to book their place in the last eight.
Joe Martin, manager of Lacock, has brought in former Corsham Centre manager Martin Bradfield to assist him with the running of the villagers.
And the pair couldn't have wished for a better start as they pulled off what is likely to be the shock of the round by disposing of their top-flight hosts.
Lacock made the perfect start and were a goal up inside 20 seconds through Adie Webb whose 35 yards wonder strike caught everyone by surprise.
Freshford restored parity when Ryan Mortimer followed up a free kick to make it one apiece. A mix-up in the Freshford defence led to Andy Wilkins regaining the lead for Lacock.
A second from Webb, whose effort crept in at the near post saw Lacock increase their lead before the break.
The second half saw Freshford battle hard to get back in the game but Lacock's well-organised defence repelled anything that came their way and they saw the game out to claim what was a shock but thoroughly deserved scalp.
Lacock's reward for their win is a home tie against either Westbury Town or Trowbridge Wanderers.
Lamb FC 6 Heytesbury 0
AFTER booking their place in the semi-finals of the Wiltshire Junior Cup last weekend, Richard Stevens took his Lamb side through to the quarter-finals of the Knockout Cup where they will play the winners of the delayed tie Worton & Cheverell and Trowbridge Town Reserves.
Lamb were drawn at home to fellow second division outfit Heytesbury and in atrocious conditions that turned Stallards Playing fields into a quagmire they triumphed 6-0.
Ryan Underwood put the Lamb one-up and Bradley King-Taylor doubled his team's advantage prior to the interval with a brilliant strike from 25 yards out when after beating three players he rifled a superb effort into the top corner.
Heytesbury, who already faced an uphill task as they fought to get back in the gam,e were dealt a further blow on 55 minutes when they had Declan Griffiths sent off in an incident that led to the Lamb increasing their when Sam Stevens scored from the penalty spot.
Tom Blackman added number four and a second from King-Taylor made it 5-0 before Ashley Ellis rounded things off with the goal of the game, after picking the ball up 18 yards out, he turned and curled a stunning effort home for 6-0.
Heytesbury never let their heads drop and made their hosts work for their victory, despite having a man sent off.
Both teams are to be congratulated for playing the game in a sporting manner in what were very testing conditions.
MATCHES OFF: Broughton Gifford v Westbury United Reserves, Melksham Town Reserves v Boomsbury, Seend United v Westwood News, The Fleece v Levi's FC, Westbury Town v Trowbridge Wanderers, Worton & Cheverell v Trowbridge Town Reserves.
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Beat the Winter Blues in the Albany Area
If you're starting to get tired of the winter routine, and cold weather activities aren't for you - do something different! There are many opportunities for fun in the Albany area that don't involve snow or skiing. You can get a group of friends together for most of these, or take the family.


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Tadashi Shoji designs some of the most luxurious cocktail dresses and gowns you'll ever see. I was beyond honored when I was asked if I wanted to be included in a style challenge with a group of amazingly beautiful bloggers! I was given the Cutout Jersey Boatneck Cocktail Dress in Black from their new Plus Size Evening Shop and let me tell you how gorgeous this dress is! Stunning! It's so versataile. And that's something I hope to show you in this challenge.
I wore this dress in Las Vegas for a night out and I wanted to give it a little edge. So, I added this wide belt I bought at Target a few years ago. I wasn't sure about the chain necklace to be honest with you. I didn't want it to come off to busy because of the sheer panels, but I kind of like it. It's from Forever 21 and my shoes are Jessica Simpson-oldies but goodies. I hope to have a new styling for you tomorrow!
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Saint Leo Sweeps Doubles En Route to Eighth Victory
SAINT LEO, Fla. – The eighth-ranked Saint Leo men's tennis team swept doubles play and carried the momentum to a 7-2 victory over No. 29 St. Mary's (Texas) on Wednesday afternoon at the Saint Leo Tennis Center. The win advances the Lions to a mark of 8-3 on the season, while St. Mary's drops to a record of 6-4.
The doubles duo of Aloua Adjenak and Fon Verberne defeated Michael Maciel and Phillipp Raickovic, 8-3, at No. 1 doubles to open the afternoon on a high note. Matt Nicholson-Lewis and Victor Lozier then defeated Jared Fellows and Bob Resink, 8-5, at the No. 2 slot, followed by Oskar Nurmio and Jacobo Gonazalez-Tarrio earning a 9-7 win over Matt Banner and Brien Galon at No. 3 doubles.
Singles play kicked off with St. Mary's fighting back as Raickovic defeated Nurmio 6-2, 6-0 in the No. 2 slot to set the overally tally at 3-1 in favor of the Lions.
Adjenak helped give Saint Leo more of a cushion, closing out the No. 1 position with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) win over Maciel at No. 1 singles, followed by Gonzalez-Tarrio with a win at No. 4 singles, 6-4, 6-4, over Resink.
With the Lions holding onto a 5-1 lead, Nicholson-Lewis extended the advantage to five, defeating Fellows 7-6 (7-4), 6-0, at the No. 3 slot.
Verberne made quick work of his opponent at No. 5 singles, defeating Richard Foley 6-1, 6-2, before St. Mary's wrapped up shop with a 6-4, 6-1 victory at No. 6 singles as Galon defeated Sam El Nehmani.
The Saint Leo men's tennis team returns to action on Thursday, March 13, when they host Southern Indiana. Match time is set for 3 p.m.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo men's tennis team, be sure to visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.


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A column that tackles behavioural problems from toddlers to teens
The Problem
Your 14-year-old daughter asks you, "Mom, do you think I'm fat?"
What can you say? It is such a loaded question.
"No, of course not dear."
"Well, maybe a little."
All your answers seem to spell potential disaster.
"Omigod, you think I'm fat. My own mother thinks I'm fat."
"Omigod, you're lying to me."
"Omigod, what does 'a little' mean?"
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
What not to do
Do not shy away from giving a direct answer.
Saying something like, "It doesn't matter what's on the outside, it matters what's on the inside," may sound good, but teens will only find it frustrating.
"I can't talk to my mom about anything serious. She won't give me a straight answer."
Also, don't launch into a lecture on body image and pop culture or the importance of eating balanced meals. There is a time for that, but not right when she asks her question. She wants an answer, not a speech.
What to do
There is no right answer to this one. Every response could get you in trouble. Your top priority must be crafting an answer that is genuine and simple. Above all you want your child to feel that they can talk to you about difficult issues and get simple honest answers.
"I don't know, maybe a little."
"No, you don't look like you weigh too much at all."
"Yes, some people might see you as overweight."
Then, later, at another time, you can give the lecture. You might address these issues:
With what you see in magazines, movies, TV – all those super-thin girls – it is impossible not to worry about being fat. Everybody does. It is 100-per-cent normal.
If your child really is concerned about being overweight, he or she can talk to your doctor.
And if they want to act on their worry, encourage them to learn more about health eating and the role of exercise. It doesn't hurt to have you participate in that as well.
Once you give your initial response, wait for their reaction. They will react. You may end up in a possibly emotional discussion – where you do the best you can. Remember, your biggest aim is that they continue to talk to you about difficult topics – which is precisely what is happening.
Clinical psychologist Anthony E. Wolf is the author of six parenting books including I'd Listen to My Parents If They'd Just Shut Up. E-mail him your thorny questions at email@example.com Typo/Error
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I was browsing the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale over the weekend and saw a huge display of these cute briefs. They come in a ton of different patterns and colors (only a few are offered online), and are made of super soft organic cotton- of course I had to stock up while they were on sale. If you're looking for some earth-friendly briefs, you have found them!


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Police are appealing for the whereabouts of a 12-year-old girl who has been reported missing for the third time since September.
Catherine Mitchell, was last seen at her home address in Holly Way, Mitcham, at 4.30am yesterday (Saturday, April 12).
She is described by police as a light skinned black female, 5ft 3ins and skinny.
She has frizzy dark brown hair often pushed back in a hair band. She was wearing light "peach" trousers and a navy blue hooded top, police said.
It is the third time she has been reported missing after previous appeals were issued last year in September and December when she disappeared from Kingston.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Missing People 116 000.


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Crystal Space is primarily a Software Development Kit, thus mainly targeted at developers. However, while different projects likely have different needs and requirements for artwork which can't be all covered, this page aims to provide pointers to generally applicable information, available tools, and where to find artwork-related support.
Artist-relevant documentation can be found in the User's Manual. The section "Working with Engine Content" contains information about best practices, tools, and some technicalities.
The Documentation page contains this manual and other documentation for other Crystal Space versions, as well as online and offline variants.
Frequently asked questions are answered in the FAQ.
Some tutorials related to creating art for Crystal Space can be found in the Tutorials section.
Editors, Exporters and Converters
|Blender2Crystal is a powerful tool to export Crystal Space maps from within Blender. It supports nearly everything that Crystal Space supports and it can be used to make maps, models (even skeletal animated models) and much more. This tool is included with CS.
|PnP Terrain Creator is heightmap based editor with automated terrain generation support. It has good support for exporting to CS, currently able to export terrain and basic scenes. There is a free (as in beer) community edition available as well as non-free editions with more features.
Crystal Space has a exporter for 3ds max available in our source repository. It supports most features of CS and can be used to create both maps and skeletal animated models.
There is an old MAP file convertor available at the Counter-Strike to Crystal Space 3D Convertor page. It is a bit dated now but it might still work and it could give you a good start in making Crystal Space maps from Hammer or other related map editors.
The Drag[en]gine Normal Map Generator is a tool to generate normals maps for low-polygon meshes with the help of high-polygon meshes.
Creative Commons textures
A result of the YoFrankie! production is a collection of textures (not used as game assets) licensed under the Creative Commons license. It can be viewed online here.
Check the Community page for the various options of community-provided support.
We can always need some artwork, ranging from complex levels to show off features of the engine over sample artwork to small test cases. See the Contributing page for details.


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Is The World's Chocolate Supply Coming To An End?
I can just hear my wife Lisa screaming in horror at the thought of no more chocolate...OH, THE HUMANITY!! Try and picture holidays like Halloween without chocolate. It appears that our appetite for chocolate exceeds the ability of the world's cocoa plants to produce it because the plants are all but worn out, which could mean....(gulp) no more chocolate.


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Starry TubsThese 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.
What do the following word pairs have in common?
Tubs, Star
Jolt, Inks
Dabs, Czar
Pint, Ohms
Beet, Adds
HintThese two word pairs also exhibit the property:
Bout, Ants
Peps, Odor
AnswerIf you replace every letter in the first word with the letter preceding it in the alphabet (A wraps around to Z), you get the second word.
In other words, the first word is the second word with a Caesar shift of 1.
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10 Fun and Trendy Summer Drinks to Try
For many, the summer season means a bit more relaxation and a whole lot more reasons to grab a cocktail when the clock strikes 5 p.m. -- no matter what day of the week it is.
For many, the summer season means a bit more relaxation and a whole lot more reasons to grab a cocktail when the clock strikes 5 p.m. -- no matter what day of the week it is.
The summer holds promise for lots of cocktail party fun. From boozy popsicles to spiked Jell-O shots, there's a ton of fun to be had with your drinks. We've rounded up 10 of our must-try sips for summer parties this year.
What makes these 10 summer drinks so special is that they're reinventions of classic cocktails we've served at parties for years, which means they're familiar, but with something special added to them.
While we can't make you create a bucket list to try all these summer sips, we think our slideshow will convince you!
Mason jars have taken the party world by storm. Not only are they a decorative way to serve summer drinks, they're also super functional when it comes to outdoor dining. Mix up this cocktail recipe using fresh blueberries and some gin for a cocktail that will delight.
There's no denying that sugar laden strawberry daiquiris are delicious, but this reinvented sip we like to call a Tequila Daisy packs that same great taste without the overwhelming amount of sugar. Just be careful - we don't lie when we say this goes down real smooth!
The biggest cocktail craze of 2012 we're lovin' doesn't even come in a glass! Boozy popsicles are a fun way to reinvent classic recipes like mojitos, but they're also great for concocting new mixes like a Mocha Mudslide.
Another way to work the trendy cocktail-on-a-stick party idea into your summer soiree? Try soaking fruit cut outs in a tequila marinade for a couple of hours. Then, pop them on skewers for grown-up lollipop style dessert!
You may be used to a creamy, frothy pina colada, but we're saying skip it. These pina colada Jell-O shots have way more flavor, go down quicker and don't require a pool to be enjoyed!
Relax and recoup after a hot day with this fresh sip. Infused with subtle flavors like cucumber and lime, a Cucumber Ginger Spritzer is the perfect summer cocktail to enjoy on the porch as the sun sets.
Another lemonade cocktail recipe, this one incorporates the candy cocktail trend we've been seeing so much of lately. Omit the alcohol to make this kid-friendly, but trust us, the adults will love it as much as the kids.
Tomatoes are so readily available during the summer season - and we're not just talking about the red variety. Spruce up a Bloody Mary recipe with some yellow tomatoes for a reinvented version of the classic that screams summer.
A lemon drop martini is the way to go this summer if you're looking for a stiffer sip. We love how Contributor Meredith Santucci gets her version of this martini to really pop with a summer yellow color.
This year it's alllll about watermelon! We're big fans of this particular watermelon margarita recipe thanks to its great flavor and beautifully bold hue.
Summer is always an ideal time to show off your patriotism, what with celebrations like Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. Instead of cracking a beer, try mixing up this fruity lemonade cocktail that's all about the red, white and blue.
See how Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali elevate the every day with their fantastic recipes and ideas!Read More »


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Pub Crawl: Sam's Burger Joint
Updated 10:59 am, Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Address: 330 E Grayson St.
Hours: Restaurant, 11 a.m-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 11-11 Fri.-Sat.; noon-8 p.m. Sun. Music hall 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Phone: 210-223-2830
Cost/noise: Low/high
Snapshot: If it has been a few years since you've been to Sam's, it's time to pay another visit. The joint — still one of the city's most reliable music venues — has had a bit of a facelift. The bar has been ripped out, reconfigured and the walls hung with guitars so you don't miss any musicality as you order your brew.
Behind the bar: Full bar offerings are available so you can sip your Hennessy or Tito's Handmade Vodka or go with one of the more than 20 bottled beers. You can also drink on the cheap with one of the specials, which on a recent Monday included $1.75 16-ounce cans of Lone Star Beer (which sold out fast), $2 well liquor, $3 Jack Daniel's and $3.50 Sailor Jerry Rum.
Who goes there: It's a diverse crowd, which fluctuates depending on the band du jour. The one uniform characteristic is friendliness.
Soundtrack: A never-ending roster rolls through, such as folk rocker Danny Malone on Wednesday and Texas country singer Ray Wylie Hubbard on Nov. 9; Monday nights are swing nights.
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Munchies: Stop by before the show for the namesake burger with a side of tater tots.
The skinny: The music hall may have changed a bit, but one thing stayed the same. Blues Brothers statues still bless every band from their perch over the stage.


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To know Rick Kamrath is to know he likes his Green Bay Packer football and his Princeton Logan Lion basketball. The Packers have been his lifelong passion, and the Lions for the past 22 years.
Kamrath will be coaching his final stretch of games for Logan, aiming to retire to the greener pastures of Packer football.
Kamrath said he couldn't have asked for a better place to coach than Logan.
"It's just been a gold mine for kids. It's just a dream situation for coaches, it really is. It's just a good gig if you can get it here," he said.
The good-natured Kamrath has been good for Logan as well.
Jerry Thompson has worked with Kamrath for 19 years. They had been opposing coaches previously, Kamrath at Ohio and Thompson at Tiskilwa. They have formed a partnership of building Lion basketball teams and character, not unlike that from decades past of the Bill Kaiser-Mike Kesseler era at Logan.
"They are the face of Logan, they really are," Kamrath said of his predecessors.
Kamrath just passed Kesseler with his 327th career victory Monday at Putnam County. Kaiser remains No. 1 win among Logan coaches with 346 wins.
"We haven't had a bad club go through. Not so much coaching, just good guys go through," he said.
Thompson is going to miss having his partner in crime around.
"When you work with somebody that long you will miss them. You just rely on them being there, rely on their advice, their loyalty. He's been a good friend," he said.
Thompson, however, probably's not going to miss Kamrath's proud and boisterous allegiance to the Packers, especially on Monday mornings after beating the Bears.
"It's pretty hard to live with him being a Packer fan. He is a diehard. Monday mornings are a little rough," he said.
Kamrath grew up in Pardeeville, Wis., one of six boys in his family, which was close friends to the seven Bortz boys, including 1985 Chicago Bear standout Mark Bortz.
"No lack of height in Pardeeville, back in the '70s, just skill," Kamrath said, noting his family much more so than the Bortz clan.
Kamrath came to Bureau County to coach at Ohio schools, cutting his teeth with the high school girls' program before teaming up with head coach Lloyd Johnson in the boys' program. Ohio was certainly another gold mine with the likes of all-staters Brad Bickett, Lance Harris, Todd Etheridge and Brian Piper in the mid to late '80s and many other Bulldog standouts.
Ohio still holds a place dear to his heart.
"Ohio was a lot of fun going through the '80s with Lloyd," Kamrath said. "The people at Ohio were real supportive. it was a wonderful place to be.
While his days coaching at Logan are numbered, Kamrath won't rule anything out for the future.
"I'll coach again if the Packers or Badgers call me up," he said.


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WITH the centenary of the breakout of the First World War just a month away, Worcester MP Robin Walker has spoken of his pride in the city's role in the conflict.
Speaking in parliament on Thursday, June 27, Mr Walker paid tribute to wartime figures connected with the city such as Woodbine Willie and Vesta Tilley and said he was proud the landmark was being properly commemorated in Worcester.
The Conservative MP was speaking in a debate about commemorations being held across the country to mark the anniversary and said it was important to remember the uniting aspects of war rather than how it divided people.
"I am proud that Worcester will play its part in marking the centenary of World War One and this represents an opportunity to positively celebrate both our heritage and culture," he said. "We are privileged to have local notables such as Woodbine Willie, Private Fred Dancox VC and Vesta Tilley with which to engage the next generation in both learning and commemorating the conflict."
"I would like to commend the work of both voluntary and statutory organisations in ensuring that Worcester will make a varied contribution through our museums, commemorative services and the Three Choirs Festival to ensuring that the service and sacrifice of the previous generation is not forgotten".
Mr Walker also paid tribute to the men of the Worcestershire Regiment who held back German forces in the Battle of Gheluvelt in 1914 as well as the Worcestershire Yeomary who served in the Middle East during the conflict.
Later this year he will visit the battlefield of Messines in Belgium with the British Parliamentary Assembly.
Commemorations taking place in the city this year include parades and events as part of next month's Three Choirs Festival and the Worcester Literary Festival.
A project dubbed Worcestershire World War One also opened in The Commandery in Sidbury this week and people in the city are being asked to bring in stories, photographs and memorabilia of the conflict.


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I've just been diagnosed with absence seizures at age 28. I've been struggling with the diagnosis. To begin with I thought, hay it's just a name and it will get better with meds so it's a positive thing, but now for some reason I can't accept this.
My meds don't seem to be working so far and all I keep thinking is why me, why do I have to have this, I don't want it. I find myself crying and depressed at the idea of having to take medication for the rest of my life and the fear of having seizures in front of people. My husband is very supportive but my family don't seem to understand it and I feel very alone at the moment. I just can't accept that I have this. It's also crossed my mind that if it had been spotted before then maybe it wouldn't have been so bad and easier controlled although I know this isn't the best thing to do.
I'm sorry for sounding like I'm just moaning but just needed to vent. Just don't see a way of being able to accept this at the moment.
I'm keeping a daily diary on here plus down on paper but my memory is rubbish and often forget if I have had a seizure or not plus half the time I don't even know if I'd had one at all.
I am very grateful for this website though and am finding that gaining information is helping.
If anyone can relate to what I'm going through then I would really appreciate some tips on how to accept it and how to learn to live with it as I know that's what I have to do.
Thank you
Newly diagnosed
Re: Newly diagnosed
This is the place to vent. There is no judging in here.
First, it is completely under stable to feel that way. Epilepsy is such an ugly word and it carries stigma nd undue shame. The good news is that epilepsy is not a death sentence and it is just like having any other condition. You don't see people with diabetes to cancer hiding, they go on with pride and courage, and so should you.
I understand your feelings, I totally do. I have kept my sons epilepsy hidden from family and friends because I am afraid that he will be treated different or that people may be afraid of him, but to my surprise, those that know have been nothing but supportive and caring, people are more compassionate and understanding than in the past.
I, like you, went to a phase of anger and even denial (that still lingers) but I am happy and thankful for my son medication that has fully control his seizures. He has been on remission for precious 9 months now. There are new therapies, devices, even surgery. Having epilepsy is not having a death sentence, and there are FAR worse things out there. If you see things on that light, you will feel much better.
See, when I take my son to the pediatric neurologist, I have to wait in the waiting room and see all of this poor families tending to wheel chair bound children that will never talk, play or have friends. I thank sweet Jesus for my problems and thank my lucky starts for my sounds cards. Yes, epilepsy sucks, no doubt, but you have a supportive husband and medical care, things to be grateful for. Many people here are alone and cannot afford insurance or medicine. So all things considered, you are lucky :) also you got 28 years seizure free! A lot of folks here have had it since birth, so more to smile about.
Please know that I am not trying to minimize your feelings, i am simply trying to point out all of the wonderful blessings. It will take sometime to be able to find the correct dosage and treatment, so please talk to your physician or neuro about increasing, switching or adding medications so you can have better seizure control.
Last, I wanted to add that these feelings will subside and that you will come to terms with this. I know I did. My son was scared about his diagnosis and I told him that there is nothing to be fear but fear itself. It has brough us closer too. I will tell you what I told him:follow your dreams and carry on. Do not let this stop you.
Best wishes!
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You tagged it merelo.
I have to say that in some peoples posts I may seem like I am comming from another angle but I try to show them that if they have dreams follow them they may have to take another road to get there but dreams and success is highly possiable.
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Write your question wn or your neuro to make the best out of your visit. Do not be afraid to ask, it is thir job. You don't like the medication, tell them. You want an MRI, ask for it! You want to know how this will affect your family plans, ask!
This site is a wealth f information. I come here for answers, inspiration and to find other people with similar concerns. I ve been very lucky and have found other other parents to communicate with and share tips, updates etc. people here are very cool.
Last, you are the same person as before the diagnosis! Dream on
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You are 28 which is great. You have been diagnosed with absence seizures. Which is also better than other types of seizures.
As for epilepsy. It has a stigma and it has been around for many years.
You posted Newly Diagnosed but you did not say how long ago. If it was withing the last few weeks your body is still adjusting to the medication. Understand that medications will need to be increased or decreased or coupled with another medication before they can get you where the medications control your seizures.
You are not the only person that says "why me" I asked that many times. One of those times I got an answer "Why not you".
If you truely look at what epilepsy is it is a handicap which can not be seen. Go to one of the biggest intersections in major cities and look at everybody crossing the street. You will see hndreds some with canes others in wheel chairs some wearing glasses others with hearing aids all of those are also handicaps. Those can be seen. In that same number of people there were also many people who have handicaps which can not be seen epilepsy is one of those. Diabeties is another and don't forget heart disease or cancer. I know that many of those also asked "Why Me" We all have things we are to deal with in our life and we were never promised the road we take will be smoth sailing. The roads have bumps and the sea has waves.
There are people here that will listen to you and try and help you deal with your issues. We look at your post and think back to what we said or did or medications we have taken and any other issue that we had trouble dealing with. At times I say what has happened to me during my life and dealing with epilepsy. You see there are many people who have epilepsy who have their seizures controlled. There are others who are seizure free. My cousin is one. She had seizures when she was a teen. I am not sure for how long but right now she is married drives and is happy doing what she wanted. She also finished schooling and is a PTA (physical hterop[otist associate).
As for it not being spotted it could be difficult for some to spot. I know as they say Been There Done That. I have Pettie Mal, Grande Mal and focal motor epilepsy. There are many types of seizures that will land in those and absence seizure is one of them. Back when I was in 6th grade I was being written up almost weekly for day dreaming. Yet I was one of the top 5 people in class when it came to pop quizes or tests. I can say many of those day dreams to the teacher could and probably were absence seizures.
Be glad that doctors have specialized and in their specializing it made drug companies speacialize with the mediactions they are making. Now medications are dealing with types of seizures rather ten claming down the entire nervious system they hit certain areas which means you are not all druged up an walking around like a zobie.
I was in denial but I also wanted to prove to people that I could do anything other people could do and I set the bar up higher for me than I did my brother or friends. In other words I made myself work harder to prove someone with epilepsy could do what other people could do.
I would suggest you go to the top of this page and go to the diary watch the video and use the diary. If you do it can help your doctor because the added information could help him with different procedures medications or the coupling of another medication. One of the first questions your neuro will ask is "How many seizures have you had" Well the diary will have that. You can also give your doctor permission to bring it up to view the graphs and other things it has.
My neuro added vimpat to my keppra and I used it and still may since we increased the dosage.
The medications that are being used not only reduce the number of seizures but they also reduce the time in the seizure and the time it takes to get back to normal.
I hope you get answers to your questions and understand that many of us have had many of the same questions and many more. Do come back and tell us whats happening and how you are doing dealing and living with epilepsy.
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So a month ago you were diagonsed and the doc pt you on lamotrigine. You are probably going to see him again in a few months. He will be asking questions and one of the first will probably be "How many seizures did you have" He will want to know if you have felt any differences. Any side effects? What he is doing with his questioning is looking to see if the dosage he has you on will do the job of controlling your seizures. The more information he recieves the better he will be to find procedures and dosages or medications that can get you seizure free.
As for medications. Drug compannies are creating newer medications which treat typse of seizures rather then drugging the entire nervious ststem down. By all means tell your neuro what plans are especially when wanting a family. He will generally set you up with meds that will not enterfer with development. I think I suggested using the diary because the information in the diary will help the doc
What ever you do stay in touch with your neuro and if you have a good relationship he will help you in several other areas.
I hope this helps and by all means do post how things are going and let us know what is happening. If you have questions ask them. Many people have been around and we had questions or have been around long enough to know what we have seen or done.
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Been there, done that, and fully understand it. This is a great place to vent, and don't feel like you are alone. Another great place to vent is the community on Google+. You can follow it from the homepage here. We would welcome you into our family!


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