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Countdown to Tipoff: Pacers vs. Miami
SCOUTING THE PACERS: If this one, like the last, turns out to be all about the fourth quarter it will be a true test for the Pacers' progress in that area. The Pacers blew a nine-point fourth quarter lead in Miami last Tuesday and lost 117-112, and very nearly blew a 10-point lead in the final 6 1/2 minutes before hanging on to beat Charlotte 104-103 the next night. But they bounced back down the stretch in back-to-back weekend wins over Minnesota and Milwaukee. The Pacers trailed Minnesota 90-83 entering the fourth quarter but held the Timberwolves to 4-of-20 shooting and outscored them 33-15 in the final period -- with reserves Dahntay Jones and A.J. Price combining for 27 -- to win going away, 116-105. The next night on the road, Danny Granger sparked a 14-0 run with a pair of 3-pointers and the Pacers held the Bucks without a field goal for more than seven minutes to take control in a 103-97 win. In those two games, the Pacers outscored their opponents 61-43 in the fourth quarter and held them to 12-of-46 shooting (.261).
SCOUTING THE HEAT: There obviously is no questioning the brilliance of Miami's big three, but depth has been something of an issue against the Pacers. Indiana's bench has outscored its Miami counterpart 84-28 in two meetings this year as the Heat's reserves have combined to make just 9-of-25 shots (.360). LeBron James has been typically dominant, racking up 66 points, 18 rebounds and 14 assists in the two games, including a 41-point, 13-rebound outing last week in which he shot 15-of-23. Chris Bosh has been steady with 40 points and 18 rebounds but Dwyane Wade has struggled to 8-of-30 shooting (.267). The X-factor could be Mario Chalmers, who did play at all in the Pacers' early season victory but started last week and scored 16 points. Miami (39-15) is playing the third of a four-game road trip that wraps up Wednesday in Toronto.
QUOTE MARKS: "This team is scrapping and playing their hearts out for that last spot. It's a competitive conference right now. This is a good basketball team. They have some unique talent. They have a lot of speed. They have guys that can shoot the ball, and they defended well for a majority of the season. They're playing at a great confidence level right now." -- Miami coach Erik Spoelstra on the Pacers.
INJURY REPORT: The Pacers are healthy. For the Heat, Udonis Haslem (left foot) is out.
TICKETS: The game is expected to sell out, although a few seats remain.
BROADCAST INFO: The game will be telecast at 7 p.m. on Fox Sports Indiana with Chris Denari and Quinn Buckner calling the game and Stacy Paetz on the sideline, with a pre-game show starting at 6:30. It also will be telecast nationally on NBA TV. The radio broadcast is anchored by the flagship of the Pacers' network, WIBC 93 FM, featuring Mark Boyle and Bob "Slick" Leonard, with Kevin Lee reporting.
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Nicholas Kristof shows Charles Murray some love.
Today, I fear we're facing a crisis in which a chunk of working-class America risks being calcified into an underclass, marked by drugs, despair, family decline, high incarceration rates and a diminishing role of jobs and education as escalators of upward mobility. We need a national conversation about these dimensions of poverty, and maybe Murray can help trigger it. I fear that liberals are too quick to think of inequality as basically about taxes. Yes, our tax system is a disgrace, but poverty is so much deeper and more complex than that.
10 states are granted NCLB waivers.
KJ's "Mooching Mom" post got a ton of comments.
Our teens are better behaved than we were.
Check out the fantastic Islamic Art collection at the Met. Then check out Tabitha Simmons' house.
Two good videos from the NYT: Christian Siriano and the Dancer as Athletes.


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Evaluation of Carotid IMT and Atherogenic Risk Factors in Patients With Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX)
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The aim of the proposed study is to evaluate the risk for cardiovascular disease and 'atherogenic' features of the serum in CTX and to determine preclinical atherosclerosis. The study will include an extensive assessment of lipoprotein profile and carotid artery intima-media thickness (cIMT) measurement.
Lipid and lipoprotein profiles will include novel tests such as direct measurements of apolipoprotein A1,B,C2,C3 plasma levels, lipoprotein (a) levels, highly sensitive C-reactive protein levels and PLAC test that measures the levels of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2-a vascular-specific inflammatory enzyme implicated in the formation of atherosclerosis
|Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX)
|Biological: Blood tests
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Evaluation of Carotid IMT and Atherogenic Risk Factors in Patients With Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis
- Predisposition of CTX patients for pro-atherogenic features as evaluated by lipid and lipoproteins plasma profiles, and blood chemical assessment. Preclinical atherosclerosis in CTX patients as determined by Carotid artery Intima-media thickness 1. [ Time Frame: 3 years ]
The predisposition of the serum of CTX patients to be pro-atherogenic will be evaluated by detailed lipid and lipoproteins plasma profiles, and blood chemical assessment of specific inflammatory pro-atherogenenic features.
IMT Presence of preclinical atherosclerosis will be determined by Carotid artery Intima-media thickness as a marker of risk for cardiovascular disease.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|August 2010
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2015
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|May 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|CTX Group
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Blood tests
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|10 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
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|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- The study population will constitute of all 17 CTX diagnosed patients
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non CTX patients
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01613898
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|Principal Investigator: Hofit Cohen, Dr.
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|May 22, 2012
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|June 6, 2012
Keywords provided by Sheba Medical Center:
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX),
carotid artery intima-media thickness (cIMT).
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Xanthomatosis, Cerebrotendinous
Lipid Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
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Music was a source of personal pleasure and artistic inspiration for Edward Burne-Jones. When his painting The Love Song was first exhibited in 1878, the catalogue listing for the picture included a refrain from a Breton folk ballad, "La chanson de Marie" (The Song of Marie): "Alas, I know a love song, / Sad or happy, each in turn." This is a recent recording of the lyrics as set to music by the French composer Victor Massé in 1853. Published in conjunction with The Pre-Raphaelite Legacy: British Art and Design, on view May 20 through October 26, 2014.
Victor Massé, "La chanson de Marie," (Chants bretons, 1853); setting of a poem published by Auguste Brizeux (Les Ternaires, 1841). Performed by Lucy Fitz Gibbon (vocalist) and Szilvia Miko (pianist).


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G.R.A.S. founder Gunnar Rasmussen celebrates 90 years
Gunnar Rasmussen, the distinguished acoustic engineer, who founded G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration, celebrates his 90th birthday November 23, 2015.
At the age of 67 where most people are heading for retirement, Gunnar Rasmussen left Brüel & Kjær and founded G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration in 1994. Starting out as a small family business run by him and his wife Hanna Hertz, the new company quickly grew into a respected leader in measurement microphones, turning many of its founder's so-far unexploited inventions into commercial successes. Today, the company offers more than 100 different microphones, employs 90 people, and has offices or affiliates in approximately 40 countries worldwide. Gunnar Rasmussen and Hanna Hertz' sons, Per Rasmussen and Peter Wulf-Andersen, now play key R&D roles at G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration.
Learn more about Gunnar Rasmussen
Gunnar Rasmussen has created the world's probably most copied acoustic sensors, has been honoured for his design and acknowledged by international societies. With his exceptional ability to understand the enigmas of physics he turns this knowledge into solutions of yet unspoken needs.Based on the new world standards and design, the company has accumulated extensive experience and expertise with standard and customized solutions for the industries. A very specialized expertise – whether the customer is looking for a multi-channel solution, a replacement microphone for a sound level meter, or a tailored sensor design.
See the G.R.A.S. jubilee book
Of the many challenges that drove Gunnar Rasmussen to innovate, few were more important than the size of the reference microphone. This led him to develop the world's first 1-inch reference microphone, which became the de facto standard worldwide. At G.R.A.S., we and our customers benefit daily from Gunnar Rasmussen's exceptional understanding of acoustics, physics, electronics and measurement needs. We are proud to develop and produce the broadest range of high-quality measurement microphones and accessories in the industry and help create new opportunities with our customers.
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At G.R.A.S. we know that to trust your measurement results; signal quality, stability and robustness are essentials. And because we also know how you handle and use the microphones in your daily work, we design and build them to perform under real life conditions – and beyond. We use a series of "Highly Accelerated Life Tests" to ensure that our microphones live up to the high quality and precision that our customers have come to expect and trust. Our HALT tests actively accelerate the lifetime of a microphone by simulating the handling and use it is exposed to in real life situations.
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Oh, that photo of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, single, short-haired and wielding a softball bat.
You know what that means.
Though, as it turns out, apparently not. But still we endured an excruciating round of is-she-or-isn't-she-gay, and then the post-question hand-wringer: Do we get to ask?
Consider The Question on our own local landscape. You remember Gov. Charlie Crist B.C. (Before Carole), when he was slender, suave and single, being asked The Question at a public gathering and giving back a big "I'm not." (Good thing, too, because any other answer might have affected his sweetheart status with the Republican Party and … uh, never mind.)
But could you have imagined a day when we would have in our own neck of the woods:
1. An openly gay Tampa police chief.
2. An openly gay Hillsborough commissioner.
3. An openly gay St. Petersburg City Council member.
So, naturally, the first thing on our minds when their names come up is: wait, turns out it's not about being gay! Usually, it's something along the lines of how they plan to get us through this economy without firing everyone in sight.
"I think (the public) is more focused on the person who's going to get the job done," says Commissioner Kevin Beckner, who surely wearied of being called the Openly Gay Candidate before he beat former pro wrestler and incumbent Brian Blair. Even so, Beckner always said he couldn't imagine showing up for the race as anyone other than himself.
Which brings us to another category: public officials who may be gay, who are probably gay, who everyone in their inner circles says are gay, but have not publicly said, "I am gay."
This is the political version of "don't ask, don't tell," what you could call the glass closet. The motivation may be personal privacy or political protection, even in these allegedly enlightened times.
So, do we get to ask?
People brave enough (or something enough) to run for office give up some privacy on matters like finances and family. We media types are supposed to tell you who they are, not to mention with whom they associate.
Yes, there are limits. But here's one good, practical reason to know about a politician's personal life: You can only watch for conflicts of interests, for significant others benefiting from someone's political power, if you know who they are.
So, yes, it matters.
It would be nice if a person's sexual orientation was a detail, like having six kids or volunteering at homeless shelters or being a millionaire — interesting, and maybe, at some point, even relevant to the issues of the day.
But even now, the potential for political backlash remains, particularly in conservative corners, where apparently you can be defined by a softball bat in your hands. Why, a gay justice could hear cases on gay adoption! Gay marriage!
Sort of like a female justice ruling on abortion, a black justice dealing with hate crime law and a Christian one considering school prayer. We entrust people, with all their life experiences, to make these calls.
We've come a long way, even around here. And maybe one day we can ask The Question routinely, and for the right reasons.


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July Festivals in Louisiana
There is nothing, and I mean NOTHING, like a summer time festival in Louisiana! Our friends at nola.com have compiled a month by month list of festivals around our great state, and trust me, there is something for everyone! From today's 4th of July festivities to the 23rd annual LeBeau Zydeco Festival, it's always a party every weekend in Louisiana! So if you are out celebrating our nation's independence today, but still looking for fun things to do all month, check out the list of July festivals….and happy 4th of July to all from 97.3 the Dawg!


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By Dark Politricks
The days of Internet freedom are slowly coming to an end. China started it with their huge national filter to prevent people from accessing sites deemed unacceptable by the state such as sites related to the Chinese dissidents, the outlawed Falun Gong spiritual movement, the Tibetan government-in-exile and those with information on the 1989 Tiananmen massacre.
If this wasn't bad enough for Chinese Internet users they have just introduced a rule that prevents individuals from registering private domains. From Monday 21st December, people wanting to register a domain in China will have to present a company seal and a business licence to prove they are a legitimate company.
The idea is part of a campaign to rein in pornographic content, but bloggers and Internet activists interpreted it as a broader attempt to enforce Internet censorship more heavily.
"If they really enforce this, we will have to register our sites outside China," said one blogger.
The move follows a string of measures to crack down on Internet and media content as China shows growing nervousness over user-generated content, which it struggles to control. They have recently blocked Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and 3,000 people have been arrested nationwide for alleged involvement in posting pornographic content online.
You may think that what happens in China doesn't affect the rest of the world however other Western democracies have looked at China and instead of seeing an example of an overly authoritarian free speech hating state have instead seen a good idea!
We have the recent Australian Internet filter that has been introduced to combat child pornography and adult content and possibly other controversial websites on euthanasia or anorexia. Obviously once setup the list of sites deemed "unacceptable" will just increase exponentially and the list of sites will start to include those critical of the government.
The net nanny proposal was originally going to allow Australians who wanted uncensored access to the web the option of contacting their Internet service provider to be excluded from the service but the government has now declared it will not let Internet users opt out of the national Internet filter.
New Zealand has obviously seen this restriction of freedom of speech and expression as a good idea as they have also drafted a proposal on similar lines to the Australian filter. Some of the details are listed below:
New Zealand's censorship laws forbid viewing or owning certain types of material (e.g. depictions of bestiality or sex with children) and this applies to material accessed over the Internet too.
At this moment it [New Zealand] does not [have Internet filtering]. However, the Department of Internal Affairs ran a trial Internet filtering scheme in conjunction with Ihug, Watchdog, Maxnet and TelstraClear in 2007/2008 and is planning to fully implement it in 2009/2010.
[There is now ["Internet Filtering Law"]. [The filtering] it is being done under the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993. This gives the responsibility for enforcement to the Department of Internal Affairs.
The scheme is currently voluntary for the ISPs (Internet Service Providers) as there is no law to force them to use it.
The filter is applied at the level of the IP address but it is common for a web server to host multiple websites on a single IP address. All requests to a website on one of the filtered IP addresses will be diverted to the DIA's server.
ISPs can choose whether to subscribe to it or not. The only way [for a person] to opt-out of the filtering is by switching to an ISP that doesn't implement it. ISPs that have implemented it so far have not provided a way to opt out of it.
But that's the other side of the world isn't it? They haven't got plans to do anything like that over here have they? Well yes they do. The UK is currently debating legislation slated as the "Digital Economy Bill" in the House of Lords which would allow the Home Secretary to place "a technical obligation on internet service providers" to block whichever sites it wishes.
Under clause 11 of the proposed legislation "technical obligation" is defined as follows:
A "technical obligation", in relation to an Internet service provider, is an obligation for the provider to take a technical measure against particular subscribers to its service.
A "technical measure" is a measure that — (a) limits the speed or other capacity of the service provided to a subscriber; (b) prevents a subscriber from using the service to gain access to particular material, or limits such use; (c) suspends the service provided to a subscriber; or (d) limits the service provided to a subscriber in another way.
In other words, the government will have the power to force ISP's to downgrade and even block your Internet access to certain websites or altogether if it wishes.
The following link is a report on Internet Rights within the European Union which states that
- There is a clear consensus therefore that activity on networks should be viewed using the basic legal principles that apply elsewhere. The Internet is not an anarchic ghetto where society's rules do not apply. Equally, though, the ability of governments and public authorities to restrict the rights of individuals and monitor potentially unlawful behaviour should be no greater on public networks than it is in the outside, off-line world. The requirement that restrictions to fundamental rights and freedoms be properly justified, necessary and proportional in view of other public policy objectives, must also apply in cyberspace."
But state censorship proposals don't stop there, the European Union's Justice and Security Commissioner Franco Frattini called last September for ISP's to block access to Web sites hosting information about bomb-making, and U.K. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said in January that she wanted action taken against sites that encouraged terrorism, including social networking sites.
There are 2 main reasons for the internet.
1. Business, marketing and advertising.
Most companies have an online presence where they try to attract new customers and sell their products to other businesses. Then there are sites dedicated to selling products to online shoppers. Sites such as Amazon, ITunes and Play sell DVDs, music, books and other physical items. Smaller sites sell Internet related products such as e-books, anti-spyware or performance tuning software or multi level marketing schemes intended to get you rich beyond your wildest dreams with nothing more than a few clicks of a button and a small up front payment. Sites that don't actually sell anything such as blogs or personal sites try to make money by showing adverts or using Affiliate schemes e.g Googles Adsense or Buyat. They try to generate large amounts of traffic through various means (spam or legal) in the hope of generating revenue through people clicking on the adverts or buying the products. All These sites are designed to make money for the site owner in one way or another.
2. Leisure and Entertainment
The majority of Internet users fall under this category. They use the web to access alternative news, get info on their favourite band or sports team and to read blogs and watch YouTube videos. They also download or stream movies and watch TV shows on Iplayer and other similar sites. They download and listen to music, use social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook and most of all they watch porn!
People forget how much of the Internet is consumed by sites dedicated to porn and by users who are looking for it. The pornography industry is larger than the revenues of the top technology companies combined e.g Microsoft, Google, Amazon, eBay, Yahoo!, Apple, Netflix and EarthLink. Also US porn revenue exceeds the combined revenues of ABC, CBS, and NBC.
- Every second – $3,075.64 is being spent on pornography
- Every second – 28,258 Internet users are viewing pornography
- Every second – 372 Internet users are typing adult search terms into search engines
- Every 39 minutes: a new pornographic video is being created in the United States
All these statistics were taken from Internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com
Therefore what government and big business don't seem to understand is that if they turn the Internet into nothing more than a glorified online shop where the only sites are those dedicated to selling products and advertising then no-one will be on the web in the first place to be induced into buying products from these sites. Without the porn and social networking sites and without the alternative news sites no-one will want to spend time surfing sites related to B2B or MLM spam sites.
It will be like those twitter accounts you see where the person has thousands of followers and is also following thousands of people but they are all either bots or spammers or other people trying to get you to buy their product. All totally pointless.
If you take the good stuff away from the Internet including the freedom to watch what you want in the privacy of your own home and to write what you believe on your own blog whether it criticizes the government or not and you will end up with a lot of people using darknets such as Tor or using Chinese anonymous proxies or even web mesh networks run by people hooking up wireless receivers and relay devices.
If that happens and a proper underground Internet is set up by tech savvy people then the government will install jamming equipment everywhere to prevent the signals and then people will resort to swapping memory sticks and DVDs full of "banned" info in the streets. It will be just like Communist Russia when they used to swap illegal books and other literature in dark corners.
The more the government tries to stop the people from accessing the Internet the more alternative forms of data transfer will spring up. For those of you interested in keeping your privacy on the Internet and getting round any censorship by big brother read the following articles.
- Create your own web proxy server to bypass logging by your work or school and access banned sites.
- Internet Censorship and Surfing Anonymously.
- Bypassing Internet Censorship.
- Searching for content without being logged by your employer or big brother.
- The death of the Internet bills in the UK and Australia


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``Bob, it's somebody for you,'' Murph said, handing him the phone.
``Is this Bob Chase?'' the voice on the other end said. ``Thank goodness I finally found you. I've been trying for over a week the get in touch with you. This is Gary Bettman.''
Instantly, Chase, 86, started wondering why the NHL commissioner would want to talk to him.
``I wanted to be the first to let you know and congratulate you,'' Bettman said. ``You have been chosen to receive the Lester Patrick Award for 2012,''
Starting in 1966, the Lester Patrick Award is presented by the NHL and USA Hockey as a lifetime achievement award for service to the sport in the United States. Past winners include Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, former NHL commissioners and Olympic Gold Medal-winning teams. Previous winners are basically a Who's Who of the Hockey Hall of Fame. This would be comparable to an actor receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Oscars.
``While we're talking, everybody is going 70 miles per hour and I'm trying to keep the truck on the road with tears streaming down my face,'' Chase said. ``I just kept driving because there was no way to get off the road.''
One thing most of the winners have in common is they have been interviewed by Chase during his 59 seasons calling Komets games which is the longest run with any professional hockey team, breaking Foster Hewitt's run with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1927 to 1963.
Because the NHL waited until today to make the announcement, the Chases have told only select people, which has been a blessing because Bob's favorite word has been ``Wow.'' Every five minutes or so, he just says ``Wow'' and shakes his head as if he's a boxer who recently caught one on the chin.
It was definitely an uppercut.
``I've said `Wow' so many times, thank God there is that word,'' he said, laughing with joy. ``When you look at who's won that award and the significance they had on hockey, they are all National Leaguers! It's almost kind of scary that they considered me. I'm still processing because I can't believe it. I'm still trying to assimilate what has happened to me.
``I have a hard time placing me on that list. In terms of prestige, I have to be the most minor person on that list.''
Two weeks later, he's still shocked. Maybe it won't fully hit him until he's standing in Dallas to accept the award on Oct. 15 at the 2012 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner. He'll share the award with Washington Capitals president Dick Patrick, grandson of Lester Patrick. This year's Hall of Fame class is Lou Lamoriello, Mike Modano and Eddie Olczyk.
There have been only four media members previously honored with the Patrick Award, broadcaster Dan Kelly, writer Stan Fischler, broadcaster John Davidson and Chase prot�g� Mike Emrick.
``This almost validates his entire career,'' Komets General Manager David Franke said. ``It doesn't get any bigger than this.''
The Chases already have one major banquet to attend, Sept. 22 at Northern Michigan University where Chase has been named the school's distinguished alumnus for 2012. He figured that was the crown jewel of his year, though his 60th season with the Komets starts Oct. 12 and the team plans to top it with a few surprises.
``You can't believe the stuff that has filtered through my mind since I heard this,'' Chase said. ``Ever since he told me, I've been overwhelmed. It is hard to comprehend. It's humbling. I don't have the words.''
He better figure out what to say before Oct. 15.The Lester Patrick Award is an annual award presented for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. Eligible recipients are players, officials, coaches, executives, and referees. The winner is selected by an award committee consisting of the President of the NHL, an NHL Governor, a representative of the New York Rangers, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame Builder's section, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame Player's section, a member of the U. S. Hockey Hall of Fame, a member of the NHL Broadcasters' Association and a member of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. Except for the League President, each member is rotated annually. The winner(s) receive a miniature of the trophy.
The Patrick Trophy was presented by the New York Rangers in 1966 to honor the late Lester Patrick. Patrick was a longtime general manager and coach of the Rangers, whose teams finished out of the playoffs only once in his first 16 years with the club.
Lester Partrick Award winners
1966: J.J. Jack Adams
1967: Gordie Howe, James Norris Sr.
1968: Gen. John R. Kilpatrick, Walter A. Brown, Thomas F. Lockhart
1969: Bobby Hull, Edward J. Jeremiah
1970: James C.V. Hendy, Eddie Shore
1971: William M. Jennings, Terry Sawchuk, John B. Sollenberger
1972: Clarence S. Campbell, John Kelly, James D. Norris, Ralph Cooney Weiland
1973: Walter L. Bush
1974: Weston W. Adams Sr., Charles L. Crovat, Alex Delvecchio, Murray Murdoch
1975: William L. Chadwick, Donald M. Clark, Thomas N. Ivan
1976: Bruce A. Norris, Stan Mikita, George A. Leader
1977: Murry A. Armb, Johnny Bucyk, John Mariucci
1978: Phil Esposito, Tom Fitzgerald, William T. Tutt, William Wirtz
1979: Bobby Orr
1980: Bobby Clarke, Fred Shero, Edward M. Snider, 1980 men's U.S. Olympic team
1981: Charles M. Schultz
1982: Emile P. Francis
1983: Bill Torrey
1984: Arthur Ross, John A. Ziegler Jr.
1985: Jack Butterfield, Arthur M. Wirtz
1986: John MacInnes, Jack Riley
1987: Hobey Baker, Frank Mathers
1988: Keith Allen, Fred Cusick, Bob Johnson
1989: Dan Kelly, Lou Nanne, Lynn Patrick, Bud Poile
1990: Len Ceglarski
1991: Rob Gilbert, Mike Illitch
1992: Al Arbour, Art Berglund, Lou Lamoriello
1993: Frank Boucher, Red Dutton, Bruce McNall, Gil Stein
1994: Wayne Gretzky, Robert Ridder
1995: Joe Mullen, Brian Mullen
1996: George Gund, Ken Morrow, Milt Schmidt
1997: Seymour H. Knox III, Bill Cleary, Pat LaFontaine
1998: Peter Karmanos, Max McNab, Neal Broten, John Mayasich
1999: 1988 women's U.S. Olympic team, Harry Sinden
2000: Mario Lemieux, Craig Patrick, Lou Vairo
2001: Gary Bettman, Scotty Bowman, David Poile
2002: Herb Brooks, Larry Pleau, 1960 men's U.S. Olympic team
2003: Willie O'Ree, Ray Borque, Ron DeGregorio
2004: Mike Emrick, John Davidson, Ray Miron
2005: Now award presented
2006: Steve Yzerman, Red Berenson, Reed Larson, Glen Sonmor, Marcel Dionne
2007: Brian Leetch, Cammi Granato, Stan Fischler, John Halligan
2008: Bob Naegele Jr., Brian Burke, Phil Housely, Ted Lindsay
2009: Mark Messier, Mike Richter, Jim Devellano
2010: Dave Andrews, Cam Neely, Jack Parker, Jerry York
2011: Mark Johnson, Jeff Sauer, Tony Rossi, Bob Pulford
2012: Bob Wallenstein/Chase, Richard Patrick


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So much detail... I like how you kind of juxtapose the beige trailer against the grey house behind it. It's almost as if you have a certain fondness for that particular portion of the architecture over the rest. I really love how there is a cross between a fondness of nature, but it's out of necessity; brought on by some level of poverty. You even managed great detail on some of the smaller details: the rusted portions of the trailer, even slats in the chairs, and a lot of "woodsiness" to the foliage. I really was taken aback by this piece. One of the best paintings I have seen in a long time.
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Despite barely spending half an hour in the dungeon, with nearly everyone injured and Lai Chao dead, the party decides to head back to Manba's little corner of civilization. On the return trip, they encounter a heavily-armed convoy of merchant wagons, but after the merchants make it clear that they are willing to kill the adventurers if they get too close, the party gives them the rest of the day as a head start.
The next morning, funeral services for Chao are arranged, and new flyers for henchmen are put up. Also, Fleta Strauss leaves Walderson Turunen's service, to find her own way for a while.
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Jian mentions being turned down by two other adventuring parties that have been in town recently, but he doesn't know anything about them.
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Seven brigands pop out of the bushes, and Yudai, Walderson's ridiculously weak henchman, charges a group of three brigands with his spear, impaling one in the gut, and smacking another with the butt of his spear.
Walderson staggers to his feet from the mud and with a bold incantation, invokes a wave of arcane slumber over the four on the other side. San Chal and Yosif do their best to quickly dismount, and then the dwarf and the elf charge forward and attack. From the rear, Walderson kills one of the brigands with a well-placed shuriken, and the last brigand flees, with Hilt hot on his heels. He's too fast, however, and soon escapes.
The fallen henchmen are patched up, but they won't last the day without real healing. A closer look reveals that Jian took a serious injury to his leg, and Glenna' right hand is crippled.
Walderson lets his mystic aura run free as he interrogates the brigand captives. One is intimidated into revealing that the other half of this crew, including boss "Fancy Feng", took thier loot to hide in a cave they found near some ruins. Might those ruins be the Yellow Throne?
They leave the brigands, bare and bound, to their fate, and return to Manba.
Luckily, Wen and Fong are available to heal the two henchmen. Disheartened, Glenna leaves. Jian is having second thoughts, but sticks with the group.


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How to politely say "no."
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Hi, I'm Deidre. In my posts, I talk about my voyage down the road of self-employment as a website copywriter, my achievements and roadblocks along the way, and what I'm learning as I go (with Marketing Mentor as my guide).
In my last post (Did you shave your legs?) a commenter asked if I had a rejection blurb. What a good idea for this week's post! (Thank you, Amel.) Here are my thoughts on rejection: when, why, and how to do it.
By saying yes to projects that aren't good for you, you're not allowing yourself to do your best work. You are simply:
• Causing yourself frustration, aggravation and upset
• Not adding to your portfolio
• Not getting the right kind of experience that supports the direction you want
• Taking time away from finding/doing the projects you do want!
I love saying yes. But now I realize that in order to say yes—the project/client/commitment has to be a good fit. If I know I can't do my best job (because of the type of project, client, budget) saying yes would be taking two steps backwards.
Some people have a hard time saying no. But it's better than the alternative. Here are some tips that I find helpful:
- Change your mind. Do you realize that every time you say no to a client or project you don't want—it's because you're saying yes to yourself and your business? It's true.
- Don't feel bad! Somewhere along the line, saying no got associated with feelings of guilt (and you probably know what I think about feelings these days).
- Smile. When you smile, even bad news sounds better.
- Make it about them. Seriously, if you were to go ahead with this project—would this client get what they need? If you really want the best for them, let them find another creative pro. If you can recommend one who might be a good fit—that's nice too.
- Be honest. Tell it like it is. This can be anything from: "I'm sorry, but I'm too busy for this project right now." (Maybe they can do it next month?) to "I'm sorry, but I can't get behind this type of project because I don't support the message, and that would be unfair to you." or "Thanks, but I'm focusing on website/branding/logo projects these days—and this project isn't a good fit."
- Be prepared. If you don't know what to say, have a response prepared. It can be something as simple as, "Thank you for reaching out, but I don't think I'm a good fit for this project."
One more tip: Don't say no without giving it some thought. In my post, Should you listen to your gut?, I talked about questioning that initial "gut" response … Make sure you're saying no for the right reasons—and not because you're nervous or intimidated.
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Is it all about the wrapping?
We are often asked whether a bond or a collective is the right choice for a particular client. This isn't a new dilemma however; certain legislative changes have changed the comparisons slightly.
Before looking at the products it is important to consider the client objective(s). Tax planning will often be a key consideration but there may be occasions when the position is less important. For example, bonds are often the primary choice for inheritance tax planning. Bonds are considered non-income producing and they help trustees limit the reporting they are required to do. Bonds also offer flexibility by the ease of assigning all or part of them. The trust solutions offered by insurers are also generally packaged around a bond so there is no decision about the product if the IHT solution meets the client objective.
If the objective can be achieved equally well by a number of products then tax might be a differentiator and therefore, the new considerations into the dilemma are:
These changes at first glance may favour the unwrapped or collective (general) investment account. However, other products might offer other benefits which are more important to the individual than tax. Below are some examples of projected returns on 3 products over a 10 year period. These projections do not include product charges but purely look to review the taxation on the respective products. To provide a net return position, tax suffered during the term has been deducted from the products:
Basic rate tax payer:
As you would expect, the offshore bond provides the best gross return. The absence of life fund taxation and generally tax free income (with the exception of some withholding tax) returns £48,024 after 10 years (a 48.02% increase). The collective, comes second in the gross return (47.58%). It suffers just a small amount of tax on interest distributions exceeding the personal savings allowance. Finally the onshore bond comes third (45.20%), the life fund taxation amounts to £2,379 over the 10 years.
This then gets turned on its head when you look at the net return on surrender. The onshore bond jumps to first place, with no further tax payable for a basic rate taxpayer (assuming top slicing relief keeps the gain under the higher rate threshold). The collective maintains second place, with the CGT annual exemption ensuring a smaller amount of the gain is taxable at the lower rate of 10%. Then in third place the net return of the offshore bond, which has now had a 20% tax charge – basic rate.
There are some planning points here though as the surrender of the products in one go is rarely the best way to go:
This list is not exhaustive but gives an idea of some of the action that could be taken to reduce the impact of tax when an investment comes to an end.
If we compare this to a higher rate tax payer during the term but a basic rate on surrender (either by reduced earnings or assignment to spouse) the first placed product changes again:
No change in the gross return winner, the offshore bond. However, much more tax has been paid on the collective during the term with 40% payable on the interest earned over £500 personal savings allowance putting it into third place. The onshore bond doesn't change as it is not influenced by the tax rate of the investor until a chargeable event occurs. On surrender, a basic rate taxpayer pays no further tax on the onshore bond, 20% on the offshore and 10% on the collective after annual exemption. The net positioning is therefore the same but the collective has returned a lower net return than in the first example.
Other considerations
As mentioned above, tax is one consideration, there are many more. Some are detailed in the table below:
* with the exception of some withholding taxes
The table above is not exhaustive but it does show that each product has its merits. As has always been the case, a number of products to best use the allowances available to your client is the best option. The new allowances and lower CGT rates provides value in the collective option but this must be weighed up with any additional costs incurred because of the administration burdens such a product can bring. The offshore bond can provide the best gross returns and with good exit planning can provide the best client outcome. However, smaller investments for shorter terms may struggle to absorb the charges associated.
Onshore bonds can be a good middle ground particularly for basic rate tax payers as they offer the simplicity of the tax being paid at source with only a personal liability to higher or additional rate tax. These may not be appropriate for non-tax payers though as the life fund tax can't be reclaimed.
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Ladybird's Requiem by Akino KondohAugust 12, 2013
Born in Chiba, Japan, Akino Kondoh is an artist and animator known for her striking minimalist compositions, often executed with nothing more than graphite and watercolor. Kondoh as exhibited internationally, earning grants from the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs, and has also received the support and collaboration of jazz musician John Zorn, who has used her art on his album covers. Her animated short "Ladybird's Requiem" made it to the top 25 list in the biennial showcase "YouTube Play" at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.


text: Planning Department Ordinances Adult Entertainment Ordinance The Adult Entertainment Ordinance regulates adult establishments, including bookstore and entertainment businesses in the areas of Buncombe County not regulated by a municipality. The ordinance sets annual licensing requirements for both businesses and entertainers and specifies prohibited acts and behaviors. Licensing fees are currently set a $1,000 per year. Street Addressing In accordance with county policy and to enable a better emergency response, the addressing office will provide a street address for new construction, for previously existing structures which have not had a physical street address assigned, and for the naming of new roads and private drives. Manufactured / Manufactured Home Parks Buncombe County has an ordinance that sets standards for Manufactured Home Parks. A Manufactured Home Park Permit is required for all new parks and expansions of existing parks. The Manufactured Home Park Permit Application should be submitted to the Planning Department for review before work is begun in the park. After all work is completed, a final inspection for compliance with the ordinance standards is required before the permit is issued. Off Premise Sign Ordinance The Off Premise Sign Ordinance sets standards and restrictions for off-premise signs erected in the areas of Buncombe County not regulated by a municipality. The ordinance establishes criteria for size, height, setbacks, and spacing of signs, and provides permitted requirements. The ordinance amortizes all signs not conforming with height and size requirements. Telecommunications Tower Ordinance The Telecommunication Tower Ordinance sets standards for the permitting and construction of telecommunication towers in the areas of Buncombe County not regulated by a municipality. Tower height and site design standards are specified, and a 30 day notification of adjoining property is required. Ham radios and AM radio antennas are exempt from the ordinance. Water Supply Watershed Protection The Buncombe County Water Supply Watershed Protection Ordinance was adopted to protect the quality of the drinking water supply by managing the development that takes place in the watersheds. The ordinance regulates all WS-1 water supply watersheds and the Ivy watershed, which is classified as a WS-2 watershed. Lot size restrictions and development standards are required. Stormwater Ordinance The Buncombe County Stormwater Ordinance is a post development stormwater management regulation. It requires developers to determine how much their activity will affect stormwater runoff for the 1 Year 24 Hour storm. Permanent measures are required so adjacent properties and watercourses have a level of protection against increases in runoff and water pollution. These management plans are designed by licensed Professional Engineers or Professional Landscape Architects and reviewed by the county. Restrictions are placed on development properties to ensure that land use remains consistent with the designed stormwater system. The county ordinance has been given delegated authority by the NC Division of Water Quality to administer the NPDES Phase II rules. Land Development & Subdivision Ordinance The Land Development and Subdivision Ordinance regulates subdivision of land and private road construction standards in the areas of Buncombe County not regulated by a municipality. Minor subdivisions, of 3 to 10 lots, are approved by the Planning Department. Major subdivisions, over 10 lots, are approved by the Planning Board. Ten categories of exemptions to the ordinance exist. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Buncombe County joined the National Flood Insurance Program in 1980 and began regulating development within the 100-year floodplain as a federal requirement of participation in this program. New structures, additions or changes to existing structures, grading, filling, or any other manmade changes within the 100-year floodplain require flood development permits. Certain subdivisions of land also require the review and approval of the Flood Damage Ordinance Administrator. The effective floodplain maps are dated April 3, 2012, and are available online through Buncombe County's GIS website. Zoning Ordinance The County-wide Zoning Ordinance was enacted May 1, 2007, and regulates land use throughout Buncombe County. Within each Zoning District, certain uses are permitted, conditional, or not allowed. Any uses that are listed as conditional a particular Zoning District require a Conditional Use Permit from the Board of Adjustment prior to construction or change in use. There are building setback and minimum lot size requirements in all zoning districts with the exception of the Open Use District. Individual deed restrictions such as subdivision covenants or other such agreements between property owners that address land use are not enforced by the Zoning Ordinance, however legally property owners must follow whichever rules are more stringent. Erosion & Sedimentation Control The County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Office regulates certain land disturbing activity to control accelerated Erosion and Sedimentation in order to prevent the pollution of water and other damage to lakes, water courses, and other public and private property by sedimentation, and establish procedures through which these purposes can be fulfilled. For more information contact the Erosion Control Office at 250-4848. Solid Waste Ordinances Junkyard Control Ordinance The Junkyard Control Ordinance regulates all commercial businesses owning or storing junked vehicles. Standards are established for the number of junked or inoperable vehicles a business may keep. Junkyards existing when the ordinance was adopted must meet buffering standards, and any new junkyard must meet standards for acreage, road frontage, and setbacks as well. Solid Waste Ordinance The Solid Waste Control Ordinance regulates the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste and recyclables generated by owners, occupants, tenants, lessees, proprietors, or other persons in charge of any residential, commercial, small business, industrial, institutional and/or construction/demolition properties in unincorporated areas of Buncombe County. It also sets forth procedures and standards for the franchised collection of solid waste and recyclables in unincorporated areas of Buncombe County. For more information contact the Solid Waste Office at 250-5460. . Environmental Health Ordinances Sewer & Septic Tank Services Septic tank permits are issued by Buncombe County Environmental Health Services. For more information, please call 250-5016. Permits for connections and extensions to public sewer services are issued by the Metropolitan Sewerage District. Please call 254-9646 for more information. Soil and Water Conservation Service Ordinances Farmland Preservation Buncombe County has a voluntary Farmland Preservation Program. The purpose of this program is to encourage the economic health of farming areas, to increase protection from nuisance suits and undesired non-farm development and to increase the identity and pride in the agricultural community and its way of life. To qualify for the program, the land must be in the farm present-use-value taxation program, have a conservation management plan and be fifty acres or within a mile of other qualifying farms that together total fifty acres. Please contact the Soil and Water Conservation Service at 250-4785 for an application and additional information. 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Unlike some of the other cars on this list loaded with features and space that have aged extremely well over the past 10 years, this bare-bones base model Legacy has exactly one thing going for it: all-wheel drive. If you just shrugged your shoulders at that feature, chances are you live a fairly charmed existence that doesn't involve scraping ice off the windshield each winter and figuring out what to do with the snow once the front yard is piled higher than your head. Bully for you. For everyone else, that actually comes in pretty handy when parallel parking between the snowbanks and pulling the car up a long, flake-coated driveway. The Legacy's air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, cruise control, power windows and locks and tilt steering wheeI aren't a whole lot to write home about, but its combined 22 miles per gallon is better than that of all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive SUVs. Its side airbags, meanwhile, are a nice throw-in for the price. The all-wheel drive gives the Subaru brand a distinct advantage when it comes to resale and reliability, which is why this isn't the last Subaru you'll see mentioned here.


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(Reuters) - Two members of the Supreme Court, both viewed as potential swing votes on the right of gay couples to marry, raised doubts about California's gay marriage ban on Tuesday as they questioned a lawyer defending the ban.
During the first half of oral argument, Chief Justice John Roberts pressed lawyer Charles Cooper on whether Cooper's clients had a legal right to appeal in federal court in favor of California's Proposition 8.
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Rotary Gourmet Dinner
Reserve your space for the annual Waconia-West Carver Rotary Gourmet Wine Dinner (to be held Jan. 18) by contacting a Rotary member. Silent and Live Auction items, a raffle, recognition of a community member for community Service Above Self Award and a menu of gourmet delights with wine pairings.
CA information night
THURSDAY, JAN. 16 – Cologne Academy is now enrolling grades K-8 for the 2014-15 school year and will hold an information session about the school, core knowledge and more at 6:30 p.m. Info: (952) 466-2276, www.cologneacademy.org. Upcoming session: Feb. 3.
NAMI meeting
THURSDAY, JAN. 16 – The National Alliance for Mental Illness support group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Waconia Moravian Church (209 2nd St. E.).
Early Childhood screen.
FRIDAY, JAN. 17 – Early Childhood Screening is offered by District 110 staff that checks a child's overall development and health. Recommended screening age is between the ages of 3 1/2 and 4 years. Screening from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Early Childhood Family Center, 520 Industrial Blvd. Info: 442-0613.
Parent workshop
SATURDAY, JAN. 18 – Cologne Academy is hosting a parent workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Bob Zajac, Board certified Pediatrician with additional training in Child Development and Early Childhood Special Education. Topics: "Common illnesses in childhood — and when to worry," "Wellness through nutrition," and "Supporting Parent Choice: Vaccines —risks, benefits and uncertainties." Q & A, lunch included. All welcome. RSVP: (952) 466-2276.
Pet adoption event
SATURDAY, JAN. 18 – Carver Scott Humane Society volunteers will hold a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. at PETCO in Eden Prairie. Cats, dogs available. Info: (952) 368-3553 or www.carverscotths.org.
BBQ chicken dinner
SUNDAY, JAN. 19 – A BBQ chicken dinner will be held at Waconia American Legion Post 150 (233 Olive St.) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Includes homemade potato salad, baked beans and beverage.
Waconia FCA
SUNDAY, JAN. 19 – Waconia Fellowship of Christian Athletes will gather from 4 to 6 p.m. at Waconia High School for games, food and a message.
Pancake breakfast
SUNDAY, JAN. 19 – A Pancake and French Toast Breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Joe's Parish Center in Waconia. Sausage, applesauce and beverage. Co-sponsored by Waconia Knights of Columbus #2506 and Trinity Lutheran Church. Matching funds by Thrivent Financial, Carver County Chapter. Proceeds go to Birthright.
MN Twins Caravan
MONDAY, JAN. 20 – The Minnesota Twins Caravan will visit Auburn Home in Waconia at 9 a.m. The Twins that will be visiting Waconia include Glen Perkins, Brian Dozier, Tom Brunansky and Dan Gladden. For more information, contact Merisa Stifter (952) 443-6720.
[email protected] Club meeting
TUESDAY, JAN. 21 – Waconia's Young At Heart ([email protected]) Club members and guests will meet at Safari Island at 11:15 a.m. Program: "The Beauty Around Us" presentation by amateur photographer Gudrun Spitzig. Annual dues are due. Info: President Glenda Noble (442-1890) or Treasurer Gloria Borm (442-2992).
Scandia Lodge meeting
TUESDAY, JAN. 21 – Kelsey Patton of St. Paul will speak about the role and daily lives of women in the Viking age, from courtship and marriage to work and family including the nitty-gritty of daily life for a woman in the 10th century. Social hour and buffet dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at Island View Golf Club. Public invited. Info, RSVP: [email protected]
CCLCCA training
TUESDAY, JAN. 21 – CCLCCA will host its "Parent Aware" approved training, "They Stick to Me Like Band-Aids."
Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Judy Davis will start promptly at 7 p.m. Please note that group is meeting at a new location, the Waconia High School Media Center. Info: visit cclchildcare.org or contact your area representative.
Lions Winter Bingo
FRIDAY, JAN. 24 – The Cologne Lions will host winter bingo at 7 p.m. in the Cologne Community Center with food, beverages and fun for the whole family. Meat raffle and drawings will take place all evening. All proceeds benefit community events and needs. To donate or for more info, call Lynda at (952) 466-2449.
Waconia Ride In
JAN. 25-26 – The 24th annual Waconia Ride In, the world's largest vintage snowmobile event, will be held on Lake Waconia at Lake Waconia Regional Park. Swap meet starts at 8 a.m. both days. Trail ride: 11 a.m. on Saturday. Drag races, banquet and more. Featured sled: Yamaha and Yamaha powered sleds. Info: (651) 649-4688; www.mwvss.com.
VFW Steak Fry
SATURDAY, JAN. 25 – The Waconia VFW will hold a steak fry at the clubhouse in Waconia, 125 First St. W., from 5 to 8 p.m. Steak or chicken, baked and cheesy potatoes, cole slaws, dessert.
'Crafters Anonymous'
JAN. 25-26 – Cologne Academy is sponosoring "Crafters Anonymous" from 8 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, Jan. 25 (3 meals, snacks and beverages) and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26 (2 meals, snacks and beverages). Fundraiser for school. Vendors, make and takes, door prizes and more. Cost, info: [email protected]
Trinity Waffle Brunch
SUNDAY, JAN. 26 – All are invited to attend the annual Trinity Lutheran Church & School Waffle Brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All-you-can-eat Waffle Brunch features Dad's Belgian Waffles. Brunch is held in the Fellowship Hall and tickets are available at the door. Trinity is located at 601 E. 2nd Street in Waconia.
Caregiver Support Group
MONDAY, JAN 27 – Carver County's Encore Adult Day Services Program and Augustana Emerald Crest Assisted Living provide a monthly Caregiver Support Group to address the issues of caring for the aging. Talk with other caregivers and local senior professionals to gain insight, resources and support! Group meets from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Encore Adult Day Program (609 1st St. W, across the street from the museum in Waconia). Info: (952) 442-7660.
Trinity Preview Night
THURSDAY, JAN. 30 – Trinity Lutheran School, Waconia students are inspired by faith, enriched through learning, and prepared for success. Learn more about Trinity during the Preschool-8th Grade School Preview Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: Jolyn Reading ([email protected] or 952-442-4165).
WHS Info Meeting
THURSDAY, JAN. 30 – Parents/guardians of eighth grade students who will be entering Waconia High School next fall are invited to an informational meeting in the high school auditorium from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Topics include: staff introductions, registration process and timeline, test and graduation requirements.
Wild Game Dinner
SATURDAY, FEB. 1 – The Waconia Lions Club's 32nd annual Wild Game Dinner will be held at Lake Waconia Event Center. Hors d'oeuvres dinner: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Gun and cash raffles, silent auction. Live music and more. Tickets available at Bob's Barber Shop, Hardware Hank, Mackenthun's, Waconia Ford or by contacting (612) 810-0410.
Adoption fundraiser
SATURDAY, FEB. 1 – A Taco Dinner / Silent Auction Fundraiser will be held at the Waconia American Legion to aid a local family that's pursuing an adoption. Tickets available at the door or they can contact (612) 720-4405 for tickets.
CA information night
MONDAY, FEB. 3 – Cologne Academy is now enrolling grades K-8 for the 2014-15 school year and will hold an information session about the school, core knowledge and more at 6:30 p.m. Info: (952) 466-2276, www.cologneacademy.org.
Southview K registration
TUESDAY, FEB. 4 – "Discover the Magic of Learning" at Southview Elementary's Kindergarten Registration for the 2014-15 school year. Two sessions: 4 to 5:15 p.m. OR 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Your child must be 5 years old before Sept. 1, 2014 to be eligible for Kindergarten. Info packets were mailed to families with an eligible kindergarten age child according to ISD 110 Census and Southview attendance area. Info: (952) 442-0620.
Local GOP caucuses
TUESDAY, FEB. 4 – Carver County Republicans will conduct caucuses at various locations at 7 p.m. for the purpose of selection of delegates to the Carver County GOP Convention, straw polls for candidates, and consideration of proposed changes to the Republican Party Platform of Minnesota. To find your precinct, visit www.carvercountygop.com/carver-county-gop-caucus-info.
Local DFL caucuses
TUESDAY, FEB. 4 – The Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party will hold its precinct caucus at various locations at 7 p.m. At the event, meet neighbors, discuss issues important to the community and kick off the unofficial start of the 2014 election season. To find your precinct, visit www.dfl.org.
Legion Auxiliary
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 – The Waconia American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. Next meeting: March 5.
Bayview K registration
THURSDAY, FEB. 6 – It's time to register for the 2014-15 kindergarten class. Parents and their prospective kindergarten child may attend either the 4 to 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. session held at the Bayview cafeteria. To be eligible, a child must be 5 years of age prior to Sept. 1, 2014. Info: (952) 442-0630.


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garlic crusher
royal vkb
just crush the garlic clove with the flat side and spread out the contents by rolling over it. witness those flavours. you can also use the crusher as soap under a running tap to get rid of your smelly hands.
material : stainless steel
dimension : 7.1" x 1.5" x 1.5"
watch garlic crusher in action!