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Missouri marriage records cost a standard rate of $15 for each record, and $15 for each additional copy. Certified copies of these records can be obtained at the Bureau of Vital Records, which is located in Jefferson City Missouri. Marriage records do require some documents before you are able to gain complete access to the files. You need a proper identification document that contains both your name and a photo of you. This could be a United States passport, a work/school ID, or a driver's license. If you don't have any of these documents, then you may submit two alternate forms of ID. You also need to submit payment. You can do this by using cash, checks, or money orders. You need to include the full name of the groom, the full maiden name of the bride, the date that the couple was married, the place that they were married, your relationship status with either the bride or the groom, and a reason that you are requesting this document. Then, when you mail the request for this vital record, make sure you include a self-addressed stamped envelope, and allow a few weeks to a month for delivery of your product.
The collection of records nowadays has significantly expanded since the time when people first started collecting. So, if you are having trouble finding the ancestor that you are looking for in the search, then try browsing the index for the county in which your ancestor lived in. This is why your job is considerably facilitated when you have background knowledge about the people or person that you are searching for. Also, keep in mind that although you may think you know the exact location that your ancestor was married, there may be other locations nearby that made more sense during the time that your ancestor was alive. Last, but not least, remember that before June of 1881, marriage licenses were not required, and since the marriage was recorded in any courthouse that was convenient, these results may be difficult or nearly impossible to find.
Marriage licenses are the most frequently seen marriage records in the United States. They are documents issued by the authority in each state before the marriage ceremony, which grants people permission to get married. Marriage licenses contain the names of the bride and groom, their place of residence at the time of the application, the date of the marriage, the date that the license was issued, the place that the marriage occurred, and the name of the person who performed the marriage ceremony. This information actually gives a lot of insight about a person, so people who are seeking to find out more about their ancestors can use it to better understand their past. Marriage certificates on the other hand are given to the couple after the ceremony has taken place. Since these documents are usually found among family records, they can be used by researchers to gain information.
To obtain a Missouri marriage record, follow these instructions:
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First you must determine which county the marriage took place. You can only request a certified copy of marriage certificate directly from the county recorder's office.
Step 3.
Contact the proper county recorder's office for their procedure and fees necessary for obtaining a certified copy of marriage certificate.
For more information on Missouri vital records, visit the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services website.
About Missouri Marriage Records
Missouri has created the Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records to maintain important event documents for the state. While this office maintains many vital records, marriage records are only maintained at the county level with the Recorder of Deeds. All certified copy requests must go through the county recorder's office.
Where to Find a List of Missouri County Recorders
All requests for certified copies of marriage records must be placed directly with the proper county recorder's office. To find a list of county recorders for the state of Missouri, download the Missouri County Officials directory.
Finding Missouri Marriage Records Online
The state of Missouri does not offer online requests for marriage records. However, online requests for marriage records can be completed through a VitalCheck.com, who has partnered with the state of Missouri to provide this service. Additional fees do apply.


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Discussion in 'Other Benefits' started by tonyf, Aug 24, 2010.
Does anyone know if i can apply for SS while im in the MEB process.
Yes, you can.
thanks, i figure they're already treating me like im out might as well get things rolling.
So I they approved Social Security which takes a lot of my back. Next question is does this help my case should I bring it up or let it run its course? I was approved for my back problems, which I hear is hard to get approved for, will this help me during the MEB? Your opinions are appreciated.
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text: I realize that I took a lot of pictures. But, I LIKE pictures. I LIKE my scrapbook. But I have a problem. First of all, I HATE WDW scrapbooks. I had to trim all of my pages because they didnt' fit in the book very well. But here's my problem. I have too much stuff in my book. What I lay the book flat I'd say that the cover is at a 45 degree angle. So, do I let it look silly, or do I make two scrapbooks for ONE trip? I had it at a workshop the other night, and they couldn't believe that I had one trip in that big album.


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Bama PrepGirls #1 Recruit Jasmine Jones Signs NLI
Categories: Featured, Hoops Updates
Written By: Prentice
Bama PrepGirls #1 ranked recruit and ESPN HoopGurlz #39 four-star recruit 6-foot-1 Jasmine Jones from Bob Jones signed her National Letter of Intent with legendary coach Pat Summitt Tennessee Lady Vols. Jones helped lead Bob Jones to the 6A state championship last season and is looking forward to defending their title. Jones a excellent student athlete and a superior athlete will be a nice addition to Coach Summitt's program. Jones has the ability to defend mulitiple position as well as the ability to be a versatile force on the offensive end.


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Las Vegas • A former National Basketball Association player wants to build a $1.3 billion arena and hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
Jackie Robinson, a former UNLV player-turned Las Vegas businessman, said this week he expects to begin construction in the spring on the privately funded project near the renovated SLS Las Vegas hotel-casino and the idle Fontainebleau tower. It would open at the end of 2016.
The 22,000-seat stadium would be the second new arena on the tourist corridor. MGM Resorts International is building a similarly-sized project on the opposite side of the Strip, in partnership with sports and entertainment promoter AEG.


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I'm following a tutorial and this code was pulled from the accompanying files. It's cut/pasted word for word, but it's not working in my WAMP environment and I can't figure out why. Any thoughts?
RewriteEngine On
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RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule (.*) /index.php/$1
Probably because mod_rewrite isn't enabled.
See http://www.orchidbox.com/post.php?title=How_to_enable_mod_rewrite_module_in_apache_in_xampp_wamp on how to enable it.
Thanks. That worked. I'm confused though. I've ran several other .htaccess files successfully from the same environment. It's strange why those would've worked without mod_rewrite being enabled.
.htaccess files in general when mod_rewrite is not enabled. It's just that Rewrite directives don't work
Great. Thanks for the clarification.


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MIAMI - A 19-year-old man admitted to robbing four people inside their home in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood, according to police.
Police arrested Jerod Mays on Tuesday and charged him with four counts of armed robbery, four counts of false imprisonment, and four counts of armed home invasion robbery.
While walking past the house in the 3800 block of Oak Avenue on Nov. 13, Mays and three others decided to rob two people they saw sitting outside, according to an arrest affidavit.
Mays and the others covered their faces with their shirts, then forced the two people into the house at gunpoint. He told police he demanded their gold and jewelry.
The arrest affidavit had no further details about the sexual battery that also occurred during the robbery.
The location of the home has been corrected. We apologize for the error.
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Apple Says iPhone 5 First Weekend Sales in China Top 2M
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) today announced it has sold over two million of its new iPhone® 5
in China, just three days after its launch on December 14. iPhone 5 will
be available in more than 100 countries by the end of December, making
it the fastest iPhone rollout ever.
"Customer response to iPhone 5 in China has been incredible, setting a
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customers there cannot wait to get their hands on Apple products."
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by John Vannie
Notre Dame, led by Brady Quinn and Darius Walker, stayed in control and was never seriously threatened in its 31-10 victory over a competitive but overmatched Stanford squad. Quinn passed for three touchdowns and Walker accounted for just under 200 yards of total offense as the Irish dominated the Cardinal. Notre Dame outgained Stanford by 437-226 and had 29 first downs to 15 for the Cardinal.
With very few exceptions, the Irish defense was in control throughout the afternoon despite the absence of three injured starters. Notre Dame did benefit from a couple of dropped passes by Stanford that could have made matters more interesting. To be fair, Walt Harris' team was also missing its two best wide receivers, and it definitely hurt them in this contest.
The Irish took the opening kickoff and marched 90 yards to take a 7-0 lead as Quinn played pitch and catch with Jeff Samardzija. Excellent play calling by Harris and the passing of Trent Edwards led the Cardinal right back to the Notre Dame four yard line before Kelton Lynn dropped a sure touchdown pass in the end zone. Stanford settled for a field goal and trailed 7-3 as the first quarter came to a close.
The defenses took over early in the second quarter. The Irish managed to move to midfield, but the drive stalled and Walker was stopped for no gain on a fourth down and two. The Cardinal had a chance to move into scoring position, but another drop by a wide open receiver on third down abruptly ended the threat.
Just when it appeared the lackluster Irish would end the half with a paltry four point lead, Quinn took over with 2:35 left and led Notre Dame on a textbook 68-yard march for a 14-3 lead. Rhema McKnight grabbed a well-executed slant pass and darted into the end zone with 29 seconds remaining.
Victor Abiamiri ended the half with a sack of Edwards, and he added another to stop Stanford's opening drive in the third quarter. The Irish took over and marched for another score as Walker covered the final 51 yards capped by a 32-yard touchdown romp at the 9:25 mark.
The Cardinal could not respond as Trevor Laws and Derek Landri joined the sack party at Edwards' expense. Quinn and Walker went back to work, but the drive ran out of steam just inside the red zone. Carl Gioia came on to boot a 35 yard field goal and the Irish stretched their lead to 24-3 with sixteen minutes remaining.
On the ensuing possession, Stanford recorded its only highlight after the opening drive. Edwards threw to tailback Anthony Kimble, who squared up and tossed a deep floater to a wide open Kelton for a 57-yard score. Free safety Chinedum Ndukwe was victimized on the play, and he received an earful from secondary coach Bill Lewis on the sidelines.
With its lead cut to 24-10 and fourteen minutes remaining, Notre Dame's offense answered the bell. Walker ripped off chunks of yardage and the Cardinal pitched in with a 15-yard penalty for hitting Quinn out of bounds. A third down pass to McKnight and a run by Walker brought the ball to the Stanford one. Quinn faked a handoff and hit tight end John Carlson, who made a one-handed grab for the score.
The Irish were determined not to allow the Cardinal to put a dent in their 31-10 advantage, and they shut down Edwards and backup T.C. Ostrander over the last nine minutes despite substituting freely on both sides of the ball. Anthony Vernaglia was particularly impressive and freshman Toryan Smith got his uniform dirty at middle linebacker.
The highlight of the final minutes for Notre Dame fans came when heralded freshman tailback James Aldridge saw his first action behind a few of his classmates along the offensive line. Aldridge flashed an impressive glimpse of power and speed in his four carries for 26 yards before the clock ran out.
Notre Dame stands at 5-1 at the halfway point of the season, and the entire team will benefit from a much needed week off. Key starters such as Tom Zbikowski, Travis Thomas and Ambrose Wooden should return against UCLA, and the Irish defense will face a trio of option teams in the upcoming weeks.
The offense was able to achieve balance during the last two games as Walker rushed for more than 300 yards and Quinn's accuracy exceeded 73%. Penalties are down, although Notre Dame was hurt by a holding call that negated a 60-yard kickoff return by Darrin Walls and Maurice Crum was called for a late hit on Edwards. Crum atoned for his mistake with an interception of Ostrander that was the game's only turnover.
The Irish have a long climb after falling to #12 in the national rankings, but the best days for this team may lie ahead. Last season, the opposite was true as that group wore down and stumbled down the stretch. Weis is developing depth and building for the future by bringing a few more of his talented freshmen into the mix. This trend should continue as Notre Dame plays a softer second half schedule until the showdown with USC in Los Angeles on November 25. For now, however, the Irish are looking ahead only as far as an upcoming week of rest.
JV's Top Ten
1. Ohio State
2. Michigan
4. Florida
5. Texas
6. West Virginia
7. Notre Dame
8. Tennessee
9. Georgia Tech
10. (tie) Auburn/California/Louisville
Bottom Ten
1. Temple
2. Duke
3. San Diego State
4. Colorado
5. Anyone from the MAC
6. Stanford
7. Mississippi St.
8. North Carolina
9. Miami (Fla)
10. Florida State
Dishonorable mention: Michigan State, Illinois


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JUBA, 25 January 2013 – UNICEF South Sudan appealed today for US$88.4 million as part of UNICEF's global launch of Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) 2013 in Geneva. HAC 2013 highlights the challenges children face, identifies the support required to help these children, shows achievements by UNICEF and partners in 2012 and emphasizes what is required to ensure that children in humanitarian situations survive and thrive.
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I wonder if Kanako should think long term and work on fixing her jump technique now, even if it means sacrificing her chances for a higher placing in Sochi (where most seem to agree her medal chances are minscule inpite of being 4th at the pre Olympic Worlds). That would give her a bigger head start on having mastered an improved jump technique by the time of the 2015 Worlds. She should make the Japanese Olympic team for sure even if she takes a step back next year.
Os168 and CarneAsada, may I jump in here? I want someone to skate to this.
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I love this sport!
Yuna throwing some punches backstage right before she took the ice in the LP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=fU-HSaMoeqI
Apparently that's how she gets pumped up before a skate.
In anycase I don't want to nitpick this any longer because I do like Mao and admire her 8 triples ambition. She had tough 2 years and it is good to see her back on the podium again. Having Yuna and Mao in the competition will be very good for each other and the rest of the field. Just look at the upgraded field this year compare to last 2 once Yuna has returned. All three on the podium are all lovely ladies. I get WAFFY (Warm and Fuzzy Feeling) when I saw them congratulate each other and joking around behind back stage. I am looking forward to see the upgraded version next year! This is getting super exciting!!
Having Akiko messed up badly at this WC is going to boost Kanako's placement in the view of JSF. That and the possibility Mao may or may not retire after Sochi (depends on her result?) I don't expect Kanako will get the Hanyu treatment next year in terms of PCS, but she will certainly be Japan's No.2 lady (unless Miki returns).
Has anyone else noticed that Mao isn't the best interpreter of her music? She seems to always front-load her long programs with lots of difficult jumping passes (that she rarely skates cleanly) and almost zero choreography and then she sort of skates through the second half on auto-pilot on her way to an impressive footwork sequence. She's obviously a gifted skater, but something about the construction of her programs along with the way she skates them always keeps me at a distance. Anyone else agree?


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text: Bowers, Kenneth LeRoy Sr age 76 of Stacy Minnesota passed away on the night of January 21st, 2014. He will be deeply missed by his wife Kay, children Kenneth Jr (Bernadette), Steven (Lorri), Joseph (Susan) and Kristin (Karlo); 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, extended family and friends. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11am Tuesday January 28th at St Gregory the Great Catholic Church in North Branch, 38725 Forest Boulevard. A visitation will be held an hour before mass at the church and luncheon to follow. Family ask that no flowers be sent.


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Another Obamacare Rule Delayed
A rule requiring that companies offer the same insurance benefits to their top executives as they do their employees has been put on hold because the IRS can't figure out how to define concepts like "benefits" and "compensation."
The rule was scheduled to go into effect in 2010, but was delayed because the IRS couldn't deal with the complexity of corporate executive compensation. As it turns out, a "one-size-fits-all" regulation is, at this point, an impossibility.
The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as ObamaCare, says employer-sponsored health plans must not discriminate "in favor of highly compensated individuals" with respect to either eligibility or benefits, and provides a tax break for employer-sponsored insurance, while demanding employers not provide better coverage to higher-paid employees.
Yet Bruce I. Friedland, a spokesman for the I.R.S., told the New York Times that employers would not have to comply until the agency issued regulations or other guidance.
Under ObamaCare, an employer that has a fully insured health plan that discriminates in favor of high-paid executives could face a steep penalty: a tax of $100 a day for each individual affected negatively.
Among the issues holding up the implementation of regulations, according to the Times, are how to measure the value of employee health benefits, how to define "highly compensated" and what exactly constitutes discrimination against less-paid employees.
As a result, the Times reports, officials have decided to review the existing nondiscrimination rules for self-insured companies, even as they try to write new rules for employers that buy commercial health insurance.
"Under the Affordable Care Act, for the first time all group health plans will be prohibited from offering coverage only to their highest paid employees. The Departments of HHS, Labor and the Treasury are working on rules that will implement this requirement of the ACA, taking into account public comments that were previously requested," Erin Donar, a spokesperson for the Treasury told Fox News in a statement Saturday evening.
"As we continue this work, employers still have the same incentives they always have had to offer coverage to their employees as part of a competitive compensation package, and will have additional incentives under the Affordable Care Act starting this year and next."
The enforcement delay is the latest in a list of deadline extensions and exemptions to the controversial law by the Obama administration to minimize disruption from the new health care law, which is sure to play in key role in this year's midterm elections.
They've had three years to get this right and haven't even defined the terms necessary for the regulation? They had three years to construct a website and didn't come close to finishing? What is it with these guys? They're like college kids who procrastinate on that big paper and then wait until the night before it's due to start it.


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D.C. weather forecast: Cold overnight, sunny President's Day
Overnight: Mainly Clear and Cold
Lows: 15°-22° | Wind: Northwest 10-20 mph
President's Day: Mostly Sunny and Cool
Highs: 40°-45° | Wind: Southwest 8-12 mph
Tuesday: Periods of Rain, Breezy
Highs: 48°-53° | Wind: South 15-25 mph
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Skies will clear during the overnight hours as high pressure briefly builds across the mid-Atlantic. Temperatures will tumble into the teens and lower 20s by early morning.
Sunshine and diminishing winds will make Monday feel much warmer, although highs will be just near average in the lower to middle 40s. Clouds will increase late Monday evening ahead of a cold front that will bring periods of rain on Tuesday. Wind gusts exceeding 25 miles per hour will allow temperatures to surge to the lower 50s followed by a shot of colder air on Wednesday.
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Sounds like some mobile phones, they sell cheaper models with the same hardware but slightly crippled software, so you can just replace that with the better version and there you go, you have the higher model. Well it makes it cheaper and easier for us, eh
Thanks, that's a thought for another day then. Interesting that you don't need to touch the electronics.
Actually, no, it seems I've got hold of a different type. It looks like mine's exactly the same as yours except it has a cone shaped piece of plastic (or nylon?) rather than flat metal which hooks over the wheel. It's a Ford part and from a mk1 so I don't know what that's about, maybe they changed it at some point. With a centimetre of washers holding it lower it's working well. Can't really argue, only cost a fiver. No more wheels and braces flying about in the boot, woohoo. Yes, my boot's about the same so maybe it's not worth worrying about. Thanks for the help :) So how did you get your 6 speed wipers? Can you just change the stalk for one with the switch or do you need to do something with the electronics?
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Well would you look at that! I would never have guessed it went on like that, but it's obvious when you've seen it. That's one less thing rattling around... I'm going to try putting a couple of nuts onto the wheel's flying saucer on a stick to hold the plastic part lower, rather than cutting a centimetre off the end of the thread straight away. While I'm asking how things should be, it's a bit of an odd one, but how much should the boot door's gas struts help you lift it? Mine ten year old ones only hold it if it's fully open, otherwise it gradually sinks down, which is a very mild annoyance.
Thanks a lot, that's good then, so I have everything other than the right screw in hook for the wheel. What do you do with the brace?
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andy29 posted a topic in Ford Focus ClubHi everyone. I bought a mark one Focus estate a while ago and I'm starting to wonder about how the spare wheel is meant to be fitted in the boot. So far I've not questioned how it was when I got it, like so: The jack is screwed onto the car, with the spare wheel over it. I've not had anything to hold the wheel in place, and the brace has to be put loose underneath it too, as I can't see any other decent place for it to go. I recently bought two second hand brackets to hold the wheel down, because one was too short, the other was too long! So, at last I'm asking, anyone who has one of these - how is it all meant to be held in there? The loose brace even makes me wonder if there should be a foam holder or something. Thanks for any info :)


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Last year, a small company from Baltimore (the home of my beloved Orioles) contacted me in the beginning stages of The Blood Sprayer's existence asking if we would take a look at their short film, "BEHOLD". "BEHOLD" ended up becoming my favorite short film of 2010. It was a perfect example of what inspired minds can do with little money, but loads of creativity. Considering how much I fell in love with the short film Mourningside created, it was only obvious that I would be excited to know that they were in production on a full length called Grayhaven. But would the second time out be as potent as the first?
Grayhaven, although an entirely new flick, will be very familiar to its audience. It tells the tale of 3 girls: 2 who are sisters, 1 a best friend. Megan, one of the 2 sisters, will be heading off to college in the fall. Consequently, her parents have decided to sell the home the girls grew up in. As the impending move draws ever near, we become increasingly aware of the strain this split will have on these bonds. Megan's move is colliding head first with her relationship (with her boyfriend), it's adding stress to the already stressful situation this poses for her sister and parents, AND it comes back around full circle to make her life temporarily miserable. So, the decision is made by the 3 best friends to spend the one last night in the house doing the things they grew up doing.
The ladies run around in their underwear/pajamas, eat pizza, watch movies and summon the unrested spirits of local scumbags who've past on. Though, they're engaging in the things they've loved for so long, there are several distractions that take away from the enjoyment for them. To the girls, these are inconveniences but will soon become realizations of it being their time to grow up. As the night progresses forward, we discover that someone is lurking about who has harmful, dark things on his mind. This nostalgic reunion will end with horrible results.
I'll be the first to admit that although I'm a fan of what Mourningside Productions does, I was nervous for this release. Whenever a filmmaker delivers a first film that leaves a strong, strong mark on you as viewer one can't help but worry about a letdown. Will the next thing they create be as potent as its predecessor or will it fizzle out with your hope and expectation? A filmmaker's entire life and career has lead up to their first film. They've toiled and slaved over that first piece of art that they then turn around and share with the world. The world stands in amazement at this creation…then, the world demands more. So now, the filmmaker has to try and top their previous work but do so in a sliver of the time they spent on their introductory piece. Call me crazy, but that's a lot of fucking pressure! But after viewing writer/directors Richard Donahue and Justin Williams latest release, I'm glad to say my fears were laid to rest. These guys lit it up once again!
Previously, I stated that the film would be familiar to its audience, because for people from my generation, Grayhaven is the type of film we cut our teeth on. It very much has that feel you would get from seeing The Prowler or Halloween, but there is that one piece to this that makes Mourningside Productions so very special as a company-atmosphere. Generally speaking, the indie horror film market sees a lot of films that rely heavily on the most exploitative sides of the story. Often times gore and nudity are used to over compensate for a lack of story (and in a lot of cases, a flat-out lack of ability). Well, for Donahue and Williams relying on gimmicks is not an option. They prefer to heighten the suspense at a pace that practically has you bursting by the time the climax is reached. You will not find heads flying to and fro, limbs and entrails being strewn about. Instead, you will find sparse but very realistic dialogue. You will find characters that are very easily related to. Bottom line, these cats make the genuine attempt to create real fear. No jump scares or cheap thrills-Grayhaven effectively builds its tension alongside the fear/confusion the characters are going through.
As is the case with any low budget indie film, it has its flaws (audio could've used some love, as well as some moments of lighting that could have been more precise) but as a whole, the film's heart wills out. Donahue and Williams are most effective as storytellers. This has been the strength that carried them from "BEHOLD" through to Grayhaven. The surprise with Grayhaven is that we spend much less time getting to know our faceless killer (known as "The Reaper") and more time getting to know the characters. At times, it almost doesn't feel like a horror film, and that is a gutsy move on the part of the filmmakers. Just as you're beginning to engross yourself in the 3 friends and their lives, we get a reminder that not all that glitters is gold: There's still an evil presences stalking their neighborhood and they're in his sights. In fact, I found myself almost surprised when the violence took place in the film because I was so busy taking part in the story itself. And this very piece of evidence is exactly why Grayhaven is a great horror film. You're learning of the evils of the evening at the same time the victims are. There isn't a lot of precursor involved.
All in all, Mourningside Productions continues to impress me by taking unconventional routes. Could they have gone balls-out and had the killer gutting naked women from start to finish? Well, technically yes. For all intents and purposes, Grayhaven would normally be viewed as a slasher film and as is symptomatic of that sub-genre, gore is its foundation. However, as was proven with their first films, Mourningside Productions isn't your older brother's indie horror team. These guys are more concerned with substance than they are style. The genre could use more of that mentality. Don't be fooled by Donahue and Williams' other monikers they're known by-these 2 take their writing and craft very seriously and are (hopefully) going to continue putting out great films that will take unique roads to tell us an old story. Grayhaven is a great accomplishment for the low-budget indie horror sect. So, once again in 2011, I ask: When is someone going to give these fellas some more money to make the movie we know they're capable of?!
Tags: atmosphere, Baltimore, Gore, Grayhaven, Halloween, Horror, Indie Horror, Justin Williams, Low Budget, Mourningside Productions, Richard Donahue, slasher, storytellers, The Chainsaw Sally Show, The Prowler


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Bob Lutz has hinted that this Camaro, with its high-output, high-tech V-6, represents the future of performance at General Motors. Having now sampled one, I can say that this future is not as depressing as I'd feared.
With a V-6, automatic, and yellow paint, our car is about as girly as you can possibly make a Camaro – and it's still menacing. Sitting in its parking space it gives the impression of a mean junkyard dog straining against its chain, waiting for you to step a little closer.
Better yet, it's not bad at all to drive. The 3.6-liter V-6 can match neither the output nor the trademark sound of a small-block V-8, but it's a very good engine, and it never feels overmatched by the car's considerable heft. I'd also note that it's considerably more refined than the Nissan/Infiniti and Hyundai V-6s I've sampled of late. The six-speed automatic is likewise no slouch. Put it in sport mode, and it becomes a very quick, smart transmission, downshifting aggressively as you step on the gas or slow for a corner but never trapping you in a lower gear while you're cruising, as some "advanced" dual-clutch units are wont to do.
Inside, the Camaro has grown on me a bit. I'm starting to like that fat, weird looking steering wheel and appreciate the flair added by the four console gauges. It also appears as if some of the interior parts fit together better here than those in the SS we had earlier this summer. To be sure, there is still plenty of room for improvement inside, but I think I could more than live with its shortcomings in return for all that Camaro style.
My biggest disappointment remains in the handling department. If feels too big, too heavy, and too soft. The Mustang at least allows you to pretend you're in something nimble, thanks to its quick turn-in and relatively light weight.
What I'd love to see now from the "new" General Motors is a special, lighter weight model built around a hopped-up version of this 3.6-liter V-6 or perhaps an engine of even smaller displacement. Maybe even call it a Z28. Purists would scream, but they would do well to remember that the Z28 package started out as a lean, mean, mouse-motor-powered machine made for folks who wanted to drive through corners as well as stoplights.
On a somewhat unrelated note, I had a chance to use OnStar for directions and was again reminded what a nifty service it is. Even the priciest in dash navigation systems can't compete with the ease (and safety) of pressing one button and having a real person find your destination.
David Zenlea, Assistant Editor
Not depressing at all, this V-6 Camaro. In fact, it is quite a lot of fun. I'm more impressed by this V-6 RS model with automatic transmission than I was by the V-8 SS Camaro we drove recently, as that car failed, in my estimation, to blow away the Mustang GT, as I had expected it to.
Our bright yellow Camaro RS was a hoot to drive. The six-speed automatic made the most of the V-6's 304 hp, the car got just as many stares as the SS did around Ann Arbor, and I just felt good behind the wheel. I guess the Camaro's cheap interior didn't offend me in this $30K car as much as it did in the $35K Camaro SS.
Joe DeMatio, Executive Editor
My ideal Camaro doesn't have an automatic bolted to its 3.6-liter V-6, but I walked away impressed with this gearbox. In sport mode (shift to "M" but don't touch the paddles), the transmission was quite responsive to throttle input, and even the manu-matic controls are some of the best I've seen from anyone – GM especially – in recent years. I can't recall the last time I've flawlessly executed a double downshift on a GM automatic in anything other than a Corvette.
The V-6 isn't wanting for power, and as Joe DeMatio notes, its lower price point is more palatable and allows buyers to add on the extra goodies. I wish a blind-spot detection system were one of them. The slinky C-pillars are massive – though stylish – and any traffic approaching the Camaro from behind is virtually invisible.
Evan McCausland, Web Producer
The untrained eye will probably be unable to discern a Camaro SS from a V-6-powered model like this one. A deaf person riding in the car might also mistake this peppy base model for the racier small-block model.
The V-6 is quite impressive, which isn't surprising since it has more horsepower than the 4.6-liter V-8 in the 2009 Ford Mustang GT. The combined fuel economy rating of 22 mpg is pretty decent, too. The V-6 Camaro will even do a burnout, which is important in a pony car. Like Joe D, I think I prefer this car to the pricier SS we drove a couple months back; I bet I'd like the $23K base Camaro LS even more.
Still, my primary issues with the Camaro remain: Visibility is terrible, especially over-the-shoulder blind-spot checks (as Evan noted). The interior design is not to my liking, and it's very dark in this example; I'd like to see if the beige or gray interiors feel less claustrophobic. Also, I found the seat cushions to be a bit flat, particularly in the seatback, which doesn't have a lumbar adjustor. There are so many gauges in this interior that you'd think there'd be a legible analog speedometer, but you have to either guess what number is beneath that superthick needle or call up the digital readout in the gauge cluster (which precludes the display of trip-computer or other useful information).
Still, the Camaro's smokin'-hot looks are tough to ignore. And the automatic is actually quite good and relatively involving, although the plastic +/- markers tacked on the back of the steering wheel are somewhat silly; the "paddles" themselves aren't bad, though.
Rusty Blackwell, Copy Editor
Finally, a V-6 pony car that doesn't leave the driver feeling ashamed! It's not going to win many drag races, though the 306-hp engine is much more impressive than the 210 hp V-6 found in a base Mustang. Like the other staffers, I found this V-6 automatic combination to be more than adequate, which is particularly exciting because it's exactly what most shoppers will buy. I agree with Joe DeMatio, this V-6 is more impressive then the V-8 found in the SS model. I really wanted to love the Camaro SS, but the 422 hp can't overcome the excessive curb weight. I know the test numbers don't support this, but the V-6 car hardly felt slower than the V-8.
I might be tempted to choose a V-8 Mustang over a V-8 Camaro, but there's no way I'd choose a V-6 Mustang or Challenger over the V-6 Camaro. Again, this is great news for Chevy because most people will buy a V-6 car. Those looking for pure performance out of a V-6 would be best served with a Nissan 370Z, but the Nissan can't compete on curb appeal when cruising is your main priority. Perhaps the V-6 would satisfy those looking for performance if the exhaust had a bit more menace. As it stands, the V-6 Camaro sounds unrefined and docile. Let the car breathe and it could sound as menacing as it looks.
Phil Floraday, Senior Online Editor
2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT Coupe
Base price (with destination): $27,330
Price as tested: $30,115
RS Package – $1450
– 20″ painted aluminum wheels, body-color roof ditch molding, HID headlamps, rear spoiler, RS unique tail lamps
6-speed automatic transmission – $1185
– includes remote start
compact spare wheel & tire – $150
Fuel economy:
18 / 29 / 22 mpg
Size: 3.6L V-6 with variable valve timing and direct injection
Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 273 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
6-speed automatic
Weight: 3719 lb
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending a warning to car dealers -- don't run deceptive ads. The consumer organization recently ordered several car dealers to stop running ads it called misleading.
Maybe you've heard car ads like, "I want your car no matter how much you owe." Or, this one, "Credit upside down? Need a new car? We want to pay off your car."
The Federal Trade Commission says many of those ads are just not true -- it's cracking down. Calling on auto dealers to back up the ads or stop running them. Consumer Attorney, John Gayle says it's a victory for consumers.
"It would have been nice if they would have kind of hammered them so that other car dealers would go wow, not only are they going to tell me to stop and slap me on my wrist, they are going to hit my pocket book," said Gayle.
The case is the first of it's kind by the FTC. The agency says several dealers across the country misled consumers into thinking they would no longer have to pay off the loan balance on their trade-in, even if it was more than the car's actual trade-in value. The FTC claims the dealers just tacked on the negative equity into the new price. Gayle says, ""Hopefully, the cracking down of this will have a ripple effect so that other car dealers across the country will stop similar deceptive practices when they are advertising their vehicles."
None of the dealers named in the FTC settlement are located in Virginia.
We reached out to the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association about the case. In a statement it says:
"Since October 1, 1998, dealers have been required to disclose to customers any prior loan or lease balances that are included in the amount the customer is financing for a vehicle purchase. The prior balance must be separately stated as an amount paid to others on the retail installment sales contract signed by the customer. Dealers provide a wide range of options for consumers who wish to finance their vehicle purchases. The National Auto Dealers Association and the American Financial Services Association, in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission, created a great resource for consumers, "Understanding Vehicle Financing" that can be accessed at the FTC website here."
"There are very good car dealers out there," said Gayle. "There are honest car dealers that are trying to do the right thing and they may send out a memo to the sales managers."
He says, while the FTC ruling is a step in the right direction, he'd like to see a stiffer punishment.
"Unfortunately, the FTC is not putting any significant penalty on them, they are just telling them don't do it anymore and you're going to have to report to us for the next 20 years that you are doing it properly."
This recent case, prompted the FTC to create a new publication on it's website informing consumers about Negative Equity Ads and how to avoid it. There's also a section to file a complaint if you feel you've been misled or have noticed a misleading car ad.
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President John F. Kennedy's assassination: A historically-accurate reenactment
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President John F. Kennedy: A world pauses to remember 50th anniversary of his assassination
DALLAS — Fifty years after John F. Kennedy fell victim to an assassin's bullet while visiting Texas with his wife, people at home and abroad paused Friday to remember the 35th president of the United States.
Revisiting the JFK assassination 50 years later, how would leagues and media react today?
Bob Costas was 11 years old and in his sixth-grade classroom on Long Island in New York, on Friday afternoon, Nov. 22, 1963. "Like all kids, we were anticipating the weekend," Costas recalled.
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Gina Rushing Maguire was a freshman at St. Anthony High School, a small Catholic school near downtown Long Beach, when she heard the news President Kennedy had been shot. "I was in religion class when our principal Sister Stephanie's voice came over the PA system announcing the news throughout the girls school that President Kennedy had been assassinated in Dallas," said Maguire, who later would become president of the school.
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Mr. Cossette started his career as a Foreign Service Officer in 1982 and, until 1995, he held various positions at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Nairobi (Kenya) and Washington (United States).
In 1996, he moved to the Privy Council Office where his main responsibilities included Canada-Europe relations. He was assigned to the Treasury Board Secretariat in 1999 as Director of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Division, then as Executive Director of the Management Strategies Division in charge of the team that developed the new governance framework for Crown corporations.
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Hi ladies I'm currently on my 2nd cycle ttc my 3rd baby.
My two DS's are three and two, so will be around 4 and 3 when they become big brothers again. I'm 10 DPO and pretty sure I'm out this month. CP in low firm and open so I'm assuming AF will arrive any day now. :-( I'm pretty upset as I really thought it was our mth. I know it's only early days ttc but sad none the less.
Anyone else 10 DPO?
We're working on #3, as well. I'm not sure what month this is...we haven't really been trying, just not preventing. I have an almost 11 yr old and a 3 yr old. I had a miscarriage back in Sept of 2011 and I'm ready to give it a try again. :-) I should be O'ing in a couple of days so we'll see how it goes!
TTC number 3 here and 9dpo today. Do you find cervical position helpful that early? I have found my cervix stays low until well after my period would have come when I'm pregnant. We've been ttc since February, but we've had two miscarriages since we started trying. This is the first cycle after the most recent miscarriage we've tried.
Hi- I am curious about your 2 miscarriages since February. I am TTC for my 3rd as well. Two DD, 5 and 3. I had mc in March at 8 weeks and just now at 5...are you seeing a specialist yet or doing anything different? baby aspirin, progesterone, etc?
so did AF arrive?
best wishes to all you ladies.
I am TTC #3 starting this cycle, on AF now. i'm so excited! it is nice as i know how amazing it is to add another to the family and i'm not worried about my girls. adding #2 had me wondering how it will work out within the family but the love just grows...:)
this will be our last baby.
Good luck, Jese. We are starting to TTC #3, too. Going about it a bit lazily because I am fine with it happening this year or next.
Hello ladies, my name is Kim and we are TTC #3 also. My daughter is 11 and son 10. This will be our last baby so I'm really looking forward to enjoying the pregnancy. I'm 13dpo today and have taken two tests, one yesterday evening and one this morning.
I think it got a little darker since last night so I'm thinking positive!! Can't hardly wait to tell my kids!! Tell me what you think ladies.. Please! Dying for someone else to talk to about this besides my husband
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I definitely see it!! Congratulations! You might want to check out the Due Date Clubs http://www.mothering.com/community/f/19/im-pregnant to find a group of mamas with DDs around your's. GL!!
I definitely see it, too! Congrats!
Thanks sparklemaman and starfish11!! I will check out the DD clubs.
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The southern heat and humidity did little to lessen the pressure on
Mark Johnson and the #28 Klingspor Racing Team Saturday at
"America's Most Famous Short Track".
Earlier in the week, the #28 Monte Carlo was
wrecked during a practice session at the track, leaving the crew
scrambling to put it back together in time for the next race. To add
to the drama, Mark Johnson and the #28 Klingspor Racing Team were
scheduled to be filmed at the racetrack on Saturday by Speed TV to
record on-track footage for the upcoming TV special featuring
Johnson Racing. So skipping the race and taking time to rebuild the
car was not an option!
Arriving at the racetrack Saturday, Johnson and
the team had no idea how the car would perform. "We didn't know what
to expect…had no idea. The guys had worked hard putting the car back
together and we just hoped for the best", recalled Johnson.
After a disappointing first practice, Johnson
suggested some changes be made and together he and the hardworking
guys on the team got the #28 "up to speed".
By the time qualifying rolled around, Johnson
was able to pull off a 15:36 (the pole was 15:14). "Qualifying was
just so close. I got all I could get out of the car", stated
Starting in 9th place, Johnson
quickly advanced to 5th and fought a 15 lap battle with four other
cars in an attempt to hold on to that position.
By the time the checkered flag fell after 50
laps, Johnson had run an exhilarating race culminating in a 7th
place finish and had provided Speed TV with lots of material for the
upcoming show.
"I just really appreciate Speed TV's interest
in telling my family's racing story. They have been a great group to
work with and we've had a lot of fun. I'm glad we were able to get
out here and race competitively after the trouble we had earlier in
the week. The guys on the team worked so hard to get us back out
here racing", enthused Johnson.
April 28th, 2008
Saturday at Hickory Motor Speedway
proved to be a long day (and night) for Mark Johnson and the #28
Klingspor Racing Team. The trouble started early on in practice when
the clutch came out of the #28 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The team
scrambled to replace the clutch, attempting to get the car back
together in time for qualifying. Johnson qualified 9th.
"In qualifying we were able to run one-tenth
off the pole but that still put us in 9th place,"
explained Johnson.
Following qualifying, the team waited through a
rain delay that lasted several hours and left both fans and racers
wet and chilled. With such a major change in track conditions, the
#28 team continued to struggle throughout the night with a racecar
that was just "too tight" and handling poorly. On lap 46 of the 50
lap Late Model race, while Johnson was in 8th place, two
competitors in front of him crashed, which resulted in Johnson
spinning out in turn two to avoid the wreck. He finished in 13th
"It was just a tough night for us." Johnson
said. "We're looking ahead to next week."
This coming Saturday, May 3rd, Hickory Motor
Speedway will host the "Rick Bowman Memorial". The night's schedule
includes Twin 50 Lap Late Model feature events, an On-Track
Autograph Session before the race, and various other special
"We're excited to be part of this prestigious
race in memory of 'Biscuit'. We'd love to see a lot of friends and
fans show up in support of this event!" encouraged Johnson.
April 13th,
Saturday night at Hickory Motor
Speedway left no doubt in anyone's mind that the #28 Chevrolet of
Mark Johnson is back in contention for Victory Lane in
After completing his practice laps
and breezing by the competition with the fastest speeds on the
track, Johnson prepared for qualifying. "The field was so close in
qualifying that three-tenths of a second separated first to last
place," Johnson commented.
After his qualifying attempt, Johnson lined up in 12th
place. That's when the real fun began…
As the field surged forward at the
drop of the green flag, the #28 began his determined advance toward
the front. Smoothly yet resolutely working his way through traffic,
Johnson passed one car after another, as the laps flew by,
interspersed by the occasional caution lap. Things really got
exciting during the last ten laps, as the #28 battled the
competition for position, resulting in some really hard racing and
suspenseful moments. By
the time the white flag waved, Johnson had captured third place and
was en route to taking second. The crowd was up from their seats
cheering on the #28, obviously glad to see a "hometown favorite"
like Johnson running back up front. Time ran out before he could
complete that pass and be in the position to compete for first, but
in no way did that diminish the excitement generated by Johnson's 50
lap chase to the front.
Coming in a respectable third place, Johnson
was exhilarated in his post-race interview, "I'd like to first thank
the good Lord for the opportunity we have to race tonight. I'd like
to thank my sponsors, Klingspor Abrasives, American Olympus
Fiberglass, and Charlie's Café. Also thanks to my family… and all
the fans that came out tonight. Thanks to all of you for your
support", enthused Johnson. "I've still got it!" he emphatically
March 30th, 2008
After struggling in the 2007 race season, Mark Johnson and the
Klingspor #28 race team had competitors and fans alike both
scratching their heads Saturday night wondering, "What have they
The 2008 season opener at Hickory Motor Speedway proved to be a
testing ground of sorts for the new Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by
Johnson this year. Throughout practice, Johnson was consistently the
fastest on the track, posting speeds two-tenths faster than any
other car. Qualifying resulted in a sixth place starting position
for the #28. "The tires really weren't warm enough when I made my
qualifying attempt", stated Johnson.
After the green flag fell, a series of cautions followed, and
with each restart the #28 pushed further toward the front of the
pack. At lap 15, during some hard racing for fourth place, another
competitor made contact with the #28, resulting in a near spin-out
for Johnson and a loss of momentum for the #28 Chevrolet. That
incident set Johnson off- the-pace for the remainder of the race and
resulted in an 11th place finish.
Although the first race of the season did not result in a win for
the #28 Klingspor Chevrolet, their performance Saturday night
indicates that 2008 may well see a return to Victory Lane for the
team. "After a long dry spell, we feel like we've finally got it
figured out. We're excited about what this season will bring",
enthused Johnson. "I'd really like to thank our sponsors for their
continued support: Klingspor Abrasives, Charlie's Café and American
Olympus Fiberglass. See you soon in Victory Lane!"
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There's a new king of the Hollywood jungle, folks.
Disney's live-action adaptation of The Jungle Book surprised just about everyone over the weekend with a $103.5 million debut that exceeded nearly every pundit's prediction for the all-ages film, and which easily took the top spot at the weekend box office. Along with being the third film to break the $100 million mark this year, The Jungle Book also generated the second-best April premiere of all time (after last year's Furious 7).
Related: Watch Bill Murray sing The Bare Necessities with his Jungle Book co-star
A remake of the 1967 animated feature of the same name, The Jungle Book rode a wave of positive reviews from professional critics and general audiences alike to its impressive opening weekend, and is expected to enjoy a strong run in theaters thanks to the high praise it received.
It was also a decent — but not great — weekend for Barbershop: The Next Cut, a sequel to both 2005's Beauty Shop and 2004's Barbershop 2: Back in Business, which premiered to the tune of $20.2 million. The film's opening weekend was slightly below what was predicted and what the studio expected the movie to earn, but much like The Jungle Book, it received overwhelmingly positive reviews that should carry it forward. Of course, the film's relatively low budget (reportedly around $20 million) doesn't hurt its outlook, either.
The only other new release to make it into the weekend's top ten films was the sci-fi crime drama Criminal, but not even an all-star cast that includes Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Gal Gadot, and Alice Eve could save the film from an underwhelming $5.8 million premiere. With that sort of debut, the movie will have a tough time making back its $31 million budget, and the poor reviews it received probably won't help.
As for the weekend's other high-profile projects, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice continued its box-office decline, dropping more than 61.4 percent from the previous weekend and falling below the $10 million mark in just its fourth weekend in theaters. For the sake of comparison, it took Deadpool until its sixth weekend to drop below $10 million. At this point, it looks increasingly unlikely that Batman V Superman will manage to hit $900 million worldwide, which is well short of expectations for a film featuring two of the most popular superheroes in the world.
Next weekend doesn't feature much in the way of big releases, with only the fantasy spinoff The Huntsman: Winter's War hitting theaters. Whether the film can beat The Jungle Book is uncertain, but with Captain America: Civil War premiering in just a few weeks, even bigger weekends at the box office are almost certainly on the way.


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Warning: A long recap coming. There are too many aspects to talk about.
As I was laying in bed last night trying to wind down while nursing my wounds I wrote this blog post in my head. You see trying to sleep even though I felt like I had been beaten senseless was impossible. Even on only 4 hours sleep the night before. I was overwhelmed with the experience I had. There aren't really any pictures since it would be ludicrous to take any sort of camera. I highly suggest you go check out the pictures of the Toronto event on the TM website HERE.
I wasn't supposed to do this race because of my clavicular dysfunction (HA, I love that term) injury. I quit running over 2 months ago because it was just too much pain. The only thing I've been able to do for exercise is cycling and the occasional escarpment stair intervals. Not to mention I'm moving all this week so I've been hauling crap and boxes and generally just aggravating my shoulder.
I signed up for Tough Mudder with my friend and her team not totally realizing what I was getting myself into. Well with me injured and her running a marathon the very next weekend, we both tried selling our bibs but to no avail since you have to show ID to register at the race. I found this out a week before the race. I had two options. Lose out on the hefty registration cost +$100, defer to next year at a cost of $30 or suck it up and do it. I'm sure most of you know me by now so there's no surprise that I did it.
Off the TM website:
"Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world."
So let's get this straight... You're signing up to be dunked into a dumpster full of ice. Zapped with electricity at 10,000 volts, crawl through mud under barbed wire, thrown over walls and into mud pits, up and down ski hills, in cramped spaces surely to make even the non claustrophobic scared and get your a$$ handed to you on a platter for 10-12 miles. And thousands of people across the country are willingly signing up to to this?! It does take a certain kind of person though I didn't think I was one of them.
In order to get into the start corral the first obstacle is a wall. I climbed this wall (got pushed up and over it actually) and that was stupid. I immediately regretted it as my collar bone screamed back in horror. Okay, I can see how this is going to play out. They did a phenomenal job of psyching us out and pumping us up with the energy, music and power of the MC. I was getting shivers!
Then we took off. We were almost immediately faced with our first climb. I will say that I lost count how many times we were climbing up the ski hill. There was very little actual running involved in this race. We were either scaling UP the ski hill or tumbling down.
I had to opt out from most of the obstacles because they required hauling and launching yourself and others over walls, hanging from monkey bars or running full speed up a quarter pipe praying for someone to grab your hand. Most of the time I had my one arm glued to me which made doing everything else including running with one arm strenuous and annoying. If you go and watch the video on the TM website most of the obstacles are the same at every event so it's worthwhile to watch to see what we did. Unfortunately due to the fire ban in parts of Ontario there were no fire obstacles. I think they just replaced it with extra mud and maybe another hill to climb.
Of the obstacles I did partake in, the Arctic Enema and Electroshock Therapy were by far the most horrible. Those links take you to the official obstacle youtube videos which are totally worth watching! The arctic enema was only the 2nd obstacle so there was an entrée of "throw yourself into it" or crap your pants. This obstacle consisted of jumping into a huge dumpster filled with ice water that we couldn't see through because of mud and some eerie food colouring or something. We were then faced with a wall that was too high to go over with barbed wire so we had to submerge ourselves and go under the wall and come up the other side. I couldn't breathe. The ice cold water shocked my body and I almost took a big gulp of water. Getting out wasn't any easier. I was looking at my legs and telling them to crawl down the other side but they weren't moving. Probably because THEY WERE FROZEN!
The event was phenomenally organized. I was SO impressed. Most well organized event I've ever been to. I liked that you weren't overwhelmed with "safety". I mean, there were organizers and first aid watching everywhere but nobody was treating us like kids as you often get at these things. Then again, we are choosing to torture ourselves so there has to be some element of stupid responsibility on ourselves. Plus we did sign a 2 page waiver which probably stated (as if I actually read it) that we were responsible for everything including death. There were participants breaking bones, dislocating shoulders, suffering concussions and a lot worse.
I was there with a team of 5 other people who I didn't know until that day. They were all really great and amazing to be with. I was by far the weakest link. They waited for me at the top of hills and through obstacles I struggled with. They waited for me to catch up running with one arm. They were AWESOME.
One of the incredible things about this event was the camaraderie of all the participants. I mean seriously. Hundreds of people helping hundreds others. Once you face an obstacle you automatically help whoever is around you whether they are team mates or not and everybody else follows suit. No.Matter.What. At one point I was trying to crawl out of a slippery pipe half submerged in muddy water and it just wasn't happening. The guy on the other end stuck his hand down as far as he could and said, "just reach my hand, it's all you have to do" while the guy behind me pushed my feet. It sounds like war which thankfully it was not. The point is, even though it's a small little challenge, everybody comes together. No one gets left behind even if they're strangers. Mind you the dude behind me was probably his friend he was waiting for and well, I happened to be in the friend sandwich. The point is still the same.
Lindsay! I didn't know where else to shove gels and my meter while crawling around in mud and swimming through nasty brown ponds. My meter got nestled into a small Otter Box which worked like a charm. I probably could have gone without the meter and just shoved gels in my bra but I also had no idea what I was getting myself into. I was afraid I might lose those gels.
The last obstacle, "Electroshock Therapy" was thoroughly awful. A field of innocent dangling wires that held 10,000 volts of electricity? I thought that was a joke. I wish I took a video of other people going through it so you could see. There were too many wires too close together to avoid. It was the end of the race. The finish line was on the other side. Initially I had said I wasn't doing it after a couple friendly D-folks told me not to (with my insulin pump). I skipped the other obstacle with live wires. However, emotions got the better of me and my stubborn side kicked in. I basically said "to hell with it" went through it with my team, insulin pump and all. I thought I would just hunker in behind someone but that failed, miserably. Also, I was thinking, "how bad could it really be?" referring to my statement above about "safety".
Well let me tell you, I got shocked 4 times and it terrified me. You are running through mud pits so there's an intentional tripping hazard.
It went like this: (I'm sorry but the "F" word is all that came out of my mouth)
*ZAAP* then I screamed "F@*K!" *ZAAP, "F@*K! *ZAAP*, "F@*K" and the last one? *ZAAP* and I went down into the mud almost unable to move as I rolled and crawled away, with my knee bleeding. Each zap knocked the breath out of me and stopped me. I stood up holding my chest. I couldn't breath and tears were welling up in my eyes. That was horrible. One of the medics ran over asking why I was holding my chest. I pulled out my insulin pump, the screen was fine so I told him I was just in shock. I am still not sure if I am fine today, I'll just say that. But the pump? seems to be A-OK!
Diabetes devices took a beating. Mud, water, electric shock? Far more hardcore than metal detectors and body scanners at the airport (of which I go through both). I was nervous and risked a lot taking my expensive medical devices into the unknown but what else was I to do? I surely proved that it put up with me.
It was not without it's difficulties though. I am in so much pain. My shoulder is brutal and I hurt in places I didn't even know existed. It really does feel like I went through a human sized pin ball machine. It hurt lifting my coffee to my mouth. I'm glad all I ended up with was sore muscles and scrapes. People get seriously hurt doing TM events.
Overall, it was pretty miserable! (I say that with a smile). Not gonna lie. Climbing up a black diamond ski hill was like a battle field. People falling over. People crawling and complaining and swearing. I saw muscle cramps and tears and friends trying to carry friends. Surprisingly I saw no hurling. Black diamond ski hills are not meant for hiking up. I'm glad I did it even if it wasn't good for my shoulder. I met a great group of strangers who quickly became my team mates. I witnessed stuff I'd never see any where else. It was hard. It was really hard for someone who hasn't even run in 2 months never mind not doing any other sort of training either. Totally unprepared for this!


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Are you looking for someone to share your life with? Do you pepper every other sentence with the words "journey," "amazing" and "right reasons"? Are your eggs rotting? Then listen up: As you may have heard, rose lovers, Juan Pablo — the sexy, soft-spoken former soccer player whom Desiree dumped on The Bachelorette — will be the star of season 18 of The Bachelor beginning this January. For some of us, this news is bittersweet, as we may already be happily married with a child and therefore theoretically ineligible to compete for Juan Pabs' heart. But for all the single "ladies" out there, this is your moment. ABC has just released an official casting announcement that also doubles as a fantastic work of comedy writing. Read on for the casting call, as well as our in-depth analysis:
Congrats to Juan Pablo on being named the new Bachelor! And good news, ladies: The search continues for America's most eligible women, as the popular relationship show preparing for its 18th season!
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When you're ready, apply online to be on the next season of The Bachelor — or nominate someone today by visiting http://thebachelor.tv and submitting an application or nomination form.
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As U.S. obesity rates have risen, so has the incidence of type 2 diabetes (previously called adult-onset diabetes) among U.S. children. It is enough of a concern that the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends screening for type 2 diabetes in moderate- and high-risk children, but only one-fifth of clinicians follow these screening guidelines, concludes a new study. The ADA recommends a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), which should be done twice at different times to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes.
However, clinicians prefer screening tests that don't require a second visit, notes Erinn T. Rhodes, M.D., M.P.H., of Harvard Medical School. In a study supported in part by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (T32 HS00063), Dr. Rhodes and colleagues analyzed responses to a mailed survey of 62 pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants from a group practice. The survey addressed attitudes, barriers, and practices related to type 2 diabetes screening of children. Most respondents reported type 2 diabetes screening practices that differed from current ADA recommendations, and screening practices varied widely.
When presented with three hypothetical vignettes of pediatric patients with low, moderately high, and high risk of type 2 diabetes, 21 percent of clinicians screened only moderately high and high-risk patients as recommended by the ADA. An additional 39 percent also screened low-risk children, and 35 percent screened only high-risk children. Clinicians rarely used FPG or OGTT alone, but used these along with other tests in about one-third to one-half of patients screened. One-third of respondents were likely to order a nonfasting (random) glucose test instead of a fasting glucose test for the average patient. The findings suggest that type 2 diabetes screening tests must be practical for clinicians and patients, if they are to be used in pediatric practice.
More details are in "Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents: Attitudes, barriers, and practices among pediatric clinicians," by Dr. Rhodes, Jonathan A. Finkelstein, M.D., M.P.H., Richard Marshall, M.D., and others, in the March-April 2006 Ambulatory Pediatrics 6(2), pp. 110-114.
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And so the end has arrived.
The arena is empty, the protesters have fled and the streets are quiet except for the low rumble of the Florida bus searching for its hotel. Yes, the 2012 Republican National Convention is no more. It came, we saw and Isaac darn near conquered.
In the end, it turned out to be three days of rain, heat and a long list of dull warmup acts. Think of it as Woodstock with less nudity.
For those of you who live and work outside of downtown Tampa, the RNC was probably no more than a blip. It didn't attract many celebrities, it didn't produce must-see public events and, unless you own a hotel, it probably didn't put money in your pocket.
So, in case you weren't paying attention, here's a quick recap of who left the convention going up or down in the polls.
Anarchists: That's it? That's all you've got? A few hundred people wearing scarves and chanting slogans? There's more angst and anarchy when a video game breaks down at Chuck E. Cheese's.
Jane Castor and her deputy, Barney Buckhorn: The Tampa police chief not only handled protests and security threats flawlessly, but she also was a star in press conferences and TV appearances. She looked more like the face of Tampa than her sidekick, Mayor Bob Buckhorn.
Chris Christie: Let's be honest, it's not easy to position yourself for the 2016 Republican nomination while trying to be sincere about the 2012 ticket. Christie's keynote address on Tuesday night did not pull it off.
Condi Rice and Jeb Bush: Now that's how you set yourself up for the future. You play it cool. You appear compassionate. You speak like a statesman and you act as if you are above tawdry partisan politics.
Chamber of Commerce: Meth labs, bugs, strippers, Waffle Houses, mafia tales, bankrupt malls, guns, sweaty pits and an unpopular governor. National coverage of the Tampa Bay area did not follow the AAA guidebook version. Where were the stories on the beaches? The museums? The … okay, maybe they were somewhat accurate.
Charlotte: The bar has not been set terribly high for a successful Democratic National Convention in North Carolina next week. While Tampa did a strong job of handling the event itself, weather and minimal buzz were beyond the host city's control.
Ted Nugent: True conservatives apparently are not interested in hearing a pompous right-wing rocker from Mitt Romney's home state.
Kid Rock: Drunk conservatives apparently thrilled to hear pompous a right-wing rapper from Romney's home state.
Honesty: The Rays gave up a Sunday afternoon gate, St. Petersburg residents endured road closures and barricades, city officials worked overtime to stage the RNC kickoff party and now it appears taxpayers are on the hook for $600,000 in party bills after being told all costs would be covered? What's the line from Animal House? "You %#@&ed up. You trusted us."
Technology: There was a rumor Romney would be introduced Thursday night by a hologram of Ronald Reagan. The plan was apparently scrapped when the hologram looked more lifelike than the nominee.
Charlie Crist: The enemy of all Republicans.
Charlie Crist: The darling of all Democrats.