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|Colorado Rapids (4-2-3-1): Irwin; Wynne, Moor, O'Neill, Klute; Sturgis, Wallace; Harris, Powers, Brown; Buddle.
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|Real Salt Lake (4-4-2): Rimando; Palmer, McDonald, Borchers, Mansally; Beckerman, Grabavoy; Gil; Morales; Garcia, Saborio.
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- The Rapids only need a draw to win their first Rocky Mountain Cup since 2006.
- Colorado continues to be one of the most surprising teams in MLS, sitting second in the Western Conference despite a rash of early-season injuries. The club's success has come without any go-to scorer, with a pair of players scoring four goals (Dillon Powers, Nathan Sturgis), and a pair scoring five (Deshorn Brown, Atiba Harris)
- After losing a bulk of its roster to Gold Cup, Real Salt Lake finally gets it key players -- Nick Rimando, Kyle Beckerman and Tony Beltran -- back, which should bode well for the Supporters' Shield front runner. Beltran, though, is suspended for the match.
- RSL's Javier Morales is fourth in assists in MLS with seven.
- RSL midfielder Yordany Alvarez was suspended three games by the league for his challenge on New York Red Bulls DP Tim Cahill, who suffered a PCL tear on the play and will be out for up to four weeks.
- The Rapids hold a slight edge in the all-time series against RSL with a 10-9 edge in the wins column.
- Both teams won their first MLS Cups in back-to-back years, with RSL winning in 2009 and the Rapids winning in 2010.


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It's a good idea to make sure that you factor in all of the costs of moving home right from the start.
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WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- The parents of a 12-year-old Wisconsin girl who survived being stabbed 19 times and left for dead say she has been released from the hospital.
A spokeswoman for the girl's family issued a statement Friday night, saying the girl was released from Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
The statement says the girl is "excited to be out of the hospital, see her pets and continue along the road to recovery."
Police say the girl was repeatedly stabbed by two classmates trying to please Slender Man, a fictional character they found on a horror website. The two girls have been charged as adults with first-degree attempted homicide.
In more than 20 states, kids as young as 10 are often charged as adults automatically, using laws intended to crack down on gangs and guns. But the practice has been widely questioned by juvenile-crime experts, who say that research shows many young offenders pose no long-term threats to society.
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im 18, see this picture...my nose does not fit my face, and I really just hate looking in the mirror. what do I need, what do you think it will cost, and how complicated?
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Nose doesn't fit face
With the photos you have provided, removing the dorsal hump and refining the tip of your nose will help it to be better balanced with your face. Consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon and be sure to look at many of their before and after photos and that you like the results.
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Rhinoplasty for bump and profile refinement, and reducing bulbous tip.
Rhinoplasty for bump and profile refinement, and reducing bulbous tip. This can be done open or closed depending on what needs to be done after feeling and seeing the nose in person. Select an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for the best results.
Reduce size of nose with Closed Rhinoplasty.
I agree that your face is very pretty and IMHO, your nose would better suit your face if it was a bit smaller with a thinner nasal tip. The dorsal humps should be removed and the tip thinned througha closed Rhinoplasty. This would require medial and lateral osteotomies. Hope this helps.
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Nose doesn't fit face
You have a beautiful face and lovely unique features which include your nose. I would recommend a rhinoplasty that woud reduce the size of the nose, reduce the hump, refine the tip and narrow the wide base while trying to maintain a supratip break. Costs around $5000. Do your homework and I suggest a board certified plastic surgeon. Review many pictures of their work. Best wishes.
Nose that doesn't fit
You have a pretty face. I would refine your nose by removing the hump and refining the tip. You must not let this be over done. You do not want to look DONE.
Rhinoplasty to Balance Face
Rhinoplasty to reduce the bump on your nose and make the tip more feminine would balance the other features of your face.
Thanks for the posted photos. My guess/opinion is a full rhinoplasty. Best to see 3 boarded surgeons in your area. Average fee from $4500 to $8500.
Best Noses "Get Out of the Way" of Other Facial Features
Hi Cos,
You are correct that changing your nose does not change the rest of your face. What it does is allow the other facial features, especially your eyes to be the focus of your face.
You should consult with a few rhinoplasty surgeons and discuss your concerns about your nose. You will likely discuss your bump and over projection of the tip on profile, and the shape of your tip cartilages. The rhinoplasty surgeon should then let you know what can be done to achieve the type of nose that would best fit your face. Do your homework and choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully.
Cost will vary depending on the skill and experience of the surgeon as well as geographic location, operating room fees and anesthesia fees. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
Rhinoplasty Can Make The Nose Fit The Face Better
The reason you do not like your nose is that it is imbalanced and not well proportioned. There is a hump in the upper nose, the middle vault is narrow and the tip is bulbous and prominent. Your nose lacks smooth dorsal lines and is overly prominent compared to your smaller feminine face. This can be improved through a standard open rhinoplasty taking down the hump, expanding the middle vault and refining and shortening the tip. Computer imaging, as part of a presurgical consultation, could show you how those changes would look and whether you feel they make for a better looking nose to you.
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Holder decided to get tough with jurors who skipped jury duty Monday after he had trouble gathering a 22-person pool of prospective jurors for a trial. This kind of delay wastes judicial resources and taxpayer money. The difficulty stemmed from 387 people who were issued a summons but didn't show up, out of a total of 1,523. To those who were absent, Holder issued an order requiring them to appear at a hearing Nov. 4 and answer for skipping out on their civic duty. Those without a legitimate excuse could face a $100 fine or up to six months in jail, though it should not come to that.
But jury service is too often seen as an inconvenience to be resisted rather than as a duty and privilege of citizenship. When too many people blithely disregard their obligation, the courts cannot function.
It is worth remembering that the nation's founders thought juries an essential feature of the new republic. Requiring the input of citizens in criminal proceedings meant the government couldn't use the courts as a political tool to convict the innocent. In more recent times, women and African-Americans fought to be included on juries as a mark of equal rights.
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We've got this lovely gigantically bright and delicious (metaphorically) device here for review by the name of Samsung Infuse 4G, and one of the neatest things about it is it's one of if not THE first phone to employ a dual-function microUSB port that also works with an MHL adapter (also included.) This MHL adapter makes it so you can output to a universal HDMI cable and thusly mirror your display to a much bigger display such as an HD television. There's a catch though that you might find good or you might find bad – you've got to utilize the second port on the adapter to plug in to a power source for the adapter to function.
Let's talk about how this could be a bad thing first. Using your handheld mobile device as a media center to be displayed through your television is a relatively new concept, and one that, if you ask your humble narrator, seems most excellent when it's a simple interaction between the device and the television. Thus far, devices, (such as the T-Mobile G2x, ATRIX 4G, and Motorola XOOM) need no extra power source to transmit media via HDMI cord to the television. Here comes the Samsung Infuse and it's got this great ability to work with HDMI through its usb port, but it needs for you to be plugged into the wall while you're working it!
On the other hand, doesn't it make sense for the device to also be plugged into the wall so as to assure you you'll be able to play whatever it is you want to play without the handset running out of power while you're playing it. It's brilliant for these manufacturers to have put the 2 jacks in one splitter instead of on the device, isn't it? What's your take?


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Previous theories concerning the ginger being the killer or involved are mere speculations. But which conclusive evidence do we have so far about his true identity?
We know he is a cab driver, and was also in the apartment complex of Prince Lawrence. I also found another interesting piece of evidence. The boy that cried wolf has nothing to do with the Red Haired Man. His real name is Crispin Cordwainer and he works for Cinderella's show shop. You can find him in the Fables encyclopedia on page 26.
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The Hague: Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic was convicted of genocide by U.N. judges on Thursday, for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, the worst against humanity in Europe since World War II.
Mr. Karadzic, 70, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing 8,000 Muslim men and boys, and removing other 20,000 people out of the territory,using terror tactics, including the rape of women and girls by Bosnian Serb soldiers in 1995, in lethal ethnic cleansing operations.
Karadzic, who represented himself throughout his eight-year trial, has maintained his innocence and claimed his wartime actions were intended to protect Serbs.
He said in an interview that."I know what I wanted, what I did, even what I dreamed of, and there is no reasonable court that would convict me."
Karadzic said. "The unnecessary killing of a single man is horrifying, let alone certainly several hundred at least… Those who did it are the enemies of the Serbs first, then enemies of those families, then of the Muslim community."
The trial was the most important in the 23-year history of the United Nations.
Presiding Judge O-Gon Kwon said "Karadzic was criminally responsible for murder, attacking civilians, and terror for overseeing the deadly 44-month siege of the Bosnian capital, Sarajevo, during the 1992-95 war".
"Far from preventing it, he ordered they be transferred elsewhere to be killed," the judge said.
The United Nations human rights chief, Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein, said in a statement, "Twenty-one years after Karadzic was indicted, this verdict is a forceful manifestation of the international community's implacable commitment to accountability."
Karadzic's lawyer, Peter Robinson, said his client was "astonished" by the ruling.
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How does steel case ammo degrade the barrel?
technically its not the steel case as they are usually coated (zinc, poly, or lacquer) to prevent extra wear on the chamber. but the bi-metal bullet can increase wear on a barrel due to the fact it has steel mixed in with the copper, thus making the jacket harder then a normal copper jacketed round. Harder metal causes more friction on the barrel which equals more wear and more heat... at least that's how I understand it.
But I have noticed the lacquered cases tend to get stuck in ARs after the barrels heat up lacquer gets soft then hardens it can take some really muscle to get them unstuck.
Personally If your looking to shoot on the cheap its a non issue. The amount of ammo you'd need to buy and fire is FAR over the cost of the rifle and you can always re barrel a gun.
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ST. LOUIS -- Bronson Arroyo could almost see this one coming a mile away. With his Reds coming off a 10-run night and a season-high 17 hits in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals, Arroyo couldn't help wondering if there'd be any offense left to support his outing on Wednesday. "Just because when you get a ton one night, a lot of times you come out and struggle," Arroyo said. "Especially the way it's been going for me, there's a real good chance it's going to happen."
Sure enough, Cincinnati dropped a 5-2 series-evening loss to St. Louis at Busch Stadium. While Arroyo gave his team seven strong innings, allowing one run on five hits and a walk in a no-decision, the lineup reciprocated with just one run and three hits while Arroyo was on the mound and five hits total. Arroyo was lifted when it was a 1-1 game. A four-run St. Louis eighth against reliever Kirk Saarloos, including Albert Pujols' two-run double for the go-ahead score, sent the Reds to the loss. Still 0-2, Arroyo is winless in his five starts despite owning a 2.86 ERA. Working into the seventh inning each time, his last four starts have all been quality ones with two earned runs or less allowed. The Reds' offense seems to be its stingiest when Arroyo is starting. It has scored two or fewer runs four out of five times. "If Arroyo continues to pitch well, and I'm sure he will, we'll get it going and he'll win a lot of games," said Reds manager Jerry Narron. Cardinals starter Braden Looper made sure Arroyo would remain unlucky when he held the Reds to one earned run and three hits over seven innings. Looper kept Cincinnati hitless until Alex Gonzalez hit a one-out single in the top of the fifth inning. Gonzalez, who had four hits Tuesday, had three more on Wednesday. Following Scott Rolen's leadoff double off Arroyo in the fourth, the Cardinals scored their first run on Jim Edmonds' RBI single. Leading off the Reds' sixth, Josh Hamilton launched Looper's first pitch 426 feet to the left-center-field seats for a game-tying home run. It was Hamilton's team-leading sixth homer and 12th RBI of the season. Arroyo retired his final 10 batters but, with him slated to be the leadoff batter in the eighth, Narron tried to spark something -- anything -- by sending Ryan Freel in to pinch-hit. "I was fine," said Arroyo, who threw 96 pitches. "[Pitching coach Dick Pole] came down pretty quick and said 'Good game.' I assumed Jerry had his mind made up and was going to go and hit for me. He didn't even ask me how I was feeling." Continuing a recent trend of turbulent eighth innings for the Reds' bullpen, Saarloos (0-2) began by giving up a bloop single to right field by David Eckstein. A walk to Chris Duncan followed, which set it up for Pujols with no outs. "Nowhere to put him," Narron said. After fouling off a pair of 1-2 pitches, Pujols smoked a 2-2 pitch from Saarloos through the gap in right-center field for a double, which easily scored both runners. Two more runs crossed with Victor Santos on the mound when Preston Wilson reached on Gonzalez's throwing error and Yadier Molina added a sacrifice fly. The bullpen has taken five of the Reds' 11 losses. "I just threw a backdoor sinker [to Pujols] that caught too much plate," Saarloos explained. "He didn't try and pull it and went to right-center. But the real thing was the walk. I was trying to get a double-play ball from Duncan. I ended up walking him, compounding the base hit to start it off. I stunk pretty much. I didn't get anybody out." Saarloos' struggles proved huge the next inning. Adam Dunn hit a leadoff double and Scott Hatteberg drove him in with a two-out single. Two batters later with runners on first and second, pinch-hitter Javier Valentin was the potential tying run at the plate before grounding into a game-ending fielder's choice against closer Jason Isringhausen. In the meantime, Arroyo isn't seeking pity. He just seeks an unbelievably elusive 'W.' "You always get a little bit disappointed when you don't win ballgames," Arroyo said. "But for the team not to win ballgames anytime I've been out there is disappointing. We win 3-1 right there and I get a no-decision, you feel like it's a victory regardless. When you come in here and it's a down atmosphere because we've lost, it doesn't make you feel too good regardless of how you've thrown."
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The Andrew "Boy" Charlton swimming pool in the Domain near Lady Macquarie's Chair opens today, coinciding with the first day of spring.
The early opening to the season follows an increase in demand, with an extra 7,000 visitors taking pool attendance to 130,000 visits last season.
Set on the shores of Woolloomooloo Bay near the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Andrew Boy Charlton Pool offers breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and provides a tranquil environment for swimming, relaxation and socialising.
Facilities at the pool include an eight lane outdoor heated saltwater 50 metre pool, timber grandstand seating, a learners' pool with sun shade cover and a café. There are even yoga and Pilates classes.
The pool is open daily 6 am to 7 pm and until 8 pm during daylight saving. Entry prices are: Adult $5.20; child/student $3.60; pensioner $3.50; and City of Sydney concession card $2.00.
The pool is being opened one month ahead of the City's swimming season as part of a trial to improve pool access for the community.
In other pool news, the City of Sydney is installing water-saving showers, reduced-flow taps, dual flush toilets and waterless urinals at the Cook + Phillip Park Aquatic Centre.
The City's goal is to reduce onsite water usage by 37 per cent which would represent a water saving equivalent to nine Olympic swimming pools each year.
At the Victoria Park Pool in Camperdown, construction of new program room is due to be completed in mid November.
And the City's landmark $40m Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre at Ultimo is expected to open in 2007. The Harry Seidler designed-facility, his last public Sydney work, will feature a distinctive wave-form and a heated 50 metre pool, leisure pool with spa, program pool, sauna, café and fitness centre.
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Boy Charlton Pool – A History
The site of the pool was a popular swimming location with Indigenous Aborigines before the arrival of Europeans to Australia. The pool was also the venue for the sporting triumphs of Australian swimming legend Andrew Boy Charlton in the 1920s and is believed to be the birthplace of the Australian Crawl or freestyle swimming stroke. The pool reopened in 2002 after a $10 million upgrade.
Andrew "Boy" Charlton – An Australian Legend
Born in North Sydney in the same year as Don Bradman, Andrew 'Boy' Charlton received more adulation than almost any Australian of his time. The nickname was bestowed because he was only 14 and a student at Sydney Grammar School, when he first came to prominence, beating Olympic swimming champions of the era. He was 15 when he smashed an incredible 19 seconds from the world record to win the NSW 880 yards freestyle title.
In 1923, the 15-year-old Charlton swam for the first time against the famous Frank Beaurepaire, who had won 35 Australian Championships and had set 15 world records in his career. The Manly Baths was filled to capacity for the 440yd race, with Charlton winning the race by two yards.
Charlton won the 1924 Paris Olympic 1500 metre freestyle in 20 minutes and six seconds. He, more than all other swimmers combined, put Australia back on the Olympic swim map after World War I.
While he easily won the 1924 Olympic 1500 metre race, Charlton won bronze in the Olympic 400 metre with the finalists including American Johnny "Tarzan" Weissmuller.
Before the Games finished, Charlton anchored the Australian 800 freestyle relay in another thrilling come from behind race adding a silver medal to his gold and bronze in the individual races. Again he finished second to Weissmuller.
After Paris, Charlton headed home to finish his agriculture degree and a career in farming. Out on the farm, there was little opportunity for swim training and he literally disappeared from the scene between Olympic Games.
Charlton represented Australia again at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam and won two silver medals.
He also made the team for the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. He died in Sydney in December 1975.
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The Spring Festival also known as the Chinese New Year is the biggest event to take place in the Chinese calendar. Outside China, there is no better place to welcome the dawn of the lunar new year than from Chinatown. Expect to see an impressive spread of decorations in red, enormous multi-course feasts and extravagant events like dragon dances and fireworks display. But there's no need to wait for January or February to enjoy the fragrances, flavors and feistiness of Chinatown.
Chinatown is a year-round destination, a slice of China sought for its shopping, dining and cultural offerings. Typical stores and peddlers sell trinkets, jewelry, medicinal herbs, Chinese videos and books. Tea houses and restaurants are brimming with authentic regional cuisine beyond noodles and dim sum. Think fresh seafood, Peking duck, barbecued pork and some dishes you probably wouldn't think would exist. Architectural touches like red arch gateways, lion statues, temples and signs in Chinese calligraphy give a distinct sense of place and atmosphere.
Check out: A bustling market in Petaling Street. At night, the street becomes ablazed with lights and stalls selling different specialty goods like bags, clothes, watches, clothes and souvenirs at bargain prices.
How to visit:
Check out: Wat Traimit Temple at the end of Chinatown's (Yaowarat) road, whrere the world's largest golden seated Buddha resides. The temple also contains the Chinese Museum which preserves the history of Chinese in Thailand. Bangkok's Chinatown night market is well-known for its food bazaar that range from street stalls to the finest Chinese restaurants. Also on sale: a vast array of clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, second hand collections, antiques, flowers and vegetables.
How to visit:
Check out: The world's oldest Chinatown with four hundred years of history. Find Binondo Church, a 16th century Baroque cathedral. Stop at restaurants like President Grand Palace and shop delicacies in Ongpin Street.
How to visit:
Check out: Chinatown complex, Singapore's largest food center with a wet market selling the freshest bargain of fruits and vegetables, fish and shellfish plus local favorites like century egg, black chicken and a wide array of spices and desserts. Singapore's Chinatown is packed with stalls from end to end selling hot buns, pastries, ready-made clogs, traditional and herbal medicines, religious products and even lingerie. The enclave also houses the Clan Associations which exist to preserve the roots of the Chinese community living in Singapore and also support them.
How to visit:
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- Night Walk
- Morning Walk
- Daytime Walk
- Traditional customs
- Night Market with Dinner
Check out: A brick-paved pedestrian mall lined with Asian businesses, restaurants and food markets and decorated with ornate street lights and engraved bronze paving stones that bedeck Rue de La Gauchetiere. Also note-worthy, the park commemorating Sun Yat-Sen and the pagoda-topped hotel.
How to visit:
Check out: Its back alleys lined with graffiti murals, commissioned by the buildings' owners and even the city of Toronto themselves. The neighborhood has evolved from a working-class Jewish market into a working-class bohemian market and one of Canada's largest Chinese communities. Despite outside influence brought by waves of immigrant settlements, there is not a McDonald's or Starbucks to be seen.
How to visit:
Check out: The Fortune Cookie Factory, producing tasty treats and prophecies since 1962. While not originally from China, these cookies enjoy popularity in Chinese restaurants all over the world. San Francisco's Chinatown is the largest of its kind outside of Asia, a "City within a City". Pagoda-topped buildings like United Commercial Bank (formerly Bank of Canton) and the Sing Chong Building hold some historical significance. The United Commercial Bank was once the Chinese Telephone Exchange building, operating telephone switchboards. Sing Chong Building is the first building to be erected after the 1906 earthquake.San Francisco's oldest cathedral, St. Mary's Church, is also found here.
How to visit:
Check out: Canal Street, which is always chock full of tourists looking for discounts on luxury items like watches, handbags, jewelry and perfumes. The Mahayana Buddhist Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple on the Eastern Coast, stands here. Visit Mott and Mulberry Streets for dim sum, almond cookies, vegetables, peking duck, fresh seafood and groceries. Chatham Square is Chinatown's Times Square, an intersection connecting seven streets. It is also home to the Kimlau War Memorial for Chinese Americans who died in World War II. Restaurants from food carts to tea parlors are integral to Chinatown's economy and number to over 300. Many affordable restaurants are found at Doyers Street, also the site of New York's first Chinese theater.
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Father Chris Skinner can claim that his love for music is definitely a God-given talent.
With 17 albums under his belt, and having opened for the likes of pop icons Barry Gibb and Carole King, the humble priest is as comfortable on the stage as he is behind the altar.
"It was never my intention to become a pop-star priest," says Chris (54).
"When you make a choice about something, normally a door opens and another one closes. I'm a priest. I have that at the heart of what I do and my music is connected with that, so I'm not leading a double life."
As a 19-year-old, the talented musician pursued his religious calling and joined the seminary to train for the priesthood.
Although Hamilton-raised Chris had a passion for music, his devotion to the Catholic Church took precedence.
"I was a shy child and music was a way for me to express myself. When I entered the seminary, I couldn't change who I was."
The partying and touring aspect of the music industry never appealed – to him, the true rock-stars were the priests that travelled the world doing charity work.
"I've never hungered for the limelight. It's never been my desire. Priests were my heroes. It was a vocation that was encouraged within my family," he admits.
The Auckland-based Marist priest has been writing songs since he was 16, but when he turned 30, he felt the urge to pursue another calling – making an album. With encouragement from a friend, the religious crooner flew to Australia to record his songs.
"People have these dreams to do things, but sometimes they never get off the ground. If I hadn't become a priest, I wonder if I would have had this opportunity in music. I might have had a family, a regular job, things that might have stopped me from pursing what I'm doing now."
Chris has shown his devotion to God and the church by taking a vow of celibacy, chastity and obedience, and initially the church had misgivings about his musical aspirations.
"I was a little on the outer. There were questions about if I was taking priesthood seriously, or whether I was going off on a tangent. But I've been here just over 30 years now. I've proven that I'm here for the long haul – they have me for life."
Chris records many popular albums, with the sales from each financing the next one. He also regularly performs concerts, with his music and lyrics truly resonating with his fanbase.
"Songs come out of the experiences I have had with people, stories they have shared, and how I've reacted to life. The priesthood and the music go together."
Chris felt like a real pop star last year, when he performed at the Mission Concert in Hawke's Bay before Barry Gibb and Carole King, in front of more than 10,000 people.
"After I came off stage, people wanted photographs and were asking for my autograph. It gave me a real sense of pride."
And thanks to taking Mass every day, Chris has a ready-made audience for his music.
"Sometimes in my sermons, I will share my thoughts on the scriptures and add a song that I have written to support what I'm talking about. Most of the time people remember the song and don't remember the sermon. It's supposed to be an extension of what I'm saying, rather than entertainment."
Chris is scheduled to release a new album next year, entitled Reason to Believe, after teaming up with Christchurch soprano Janice Bateman. The two musicians have recorded many pop classics, such as Flying Without Wings, Smile and Bridge Over Troubled Water, with some originals written by Chris.
Although many artists have record producers to answer to, Chris says his almighty boss, who has far more worshippers than Beyoncé and Justin Bieber, will be happy with his efforts.
"God has given me a talent and expects me to use it. He doesn't want me to push my own barrow, but use my music for others to enjoy."


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We tried a thousand ways to adapt: We flew less and prayed more. We hoisted flags and draped holiday greens in red, white and blue. We canceled trips to Las Vegas and went to grandma's house instead. We gave blood, wrote checks to charity and dusted off atlases to find Kabul and Jalalabad. We cried.
Day by day, we came to realize it wasn't just the world that had changed. So had we.
One day in November, a misdelivered letter showed up in the mailbox of fitness instructor Susan Wallace. The slim envelope had been mailed from a business in Cherry Hill, N.J., to a family-support center in Trenton, N.J.
Nothing very odd there - except that Wallace lives in Olympia, Wash. She became suspicious: How had the letter made it all the way across the country? Why did it come to her? Could this be the work of terrorists?
She searched Internet directories for the addresses on the envelope but came up blank. She called directory assistance in New Jersey, but neither business was listed. Finally, she called the Olympia police, who advised her to throw the letter away.
Donning latex gloves, Wallace sprayed disinfectant on the envelope, gingerly sealed it inside two zip-lock plastic bags, then dropped the whole thing in the trash.
She felt a bit silly. "It's highly unlikely that it was anything," she said. "But still, I wasn't willing to take the chance of getting anthrax. That seemed even sillier."
Given the times, few would fault her reaction. The ruling motto: You can't be too careful.
Americans stocked up on oil lamps, portable generators and survival books that had been gathering dust in warehouses since the Y2K scare. There was a rise in sales of firearms, such as the line of "Homeland Security" shotguns offered by the Ithaca Gun Co. "in our current time of national need."
National Guardsmen with rifles roamed airport corridors. Security officers patrolled oil refineries. Coast Guard cutters escorted cruise ships leaving port.
Public tours were canceled at the White House and Capitol. Visitors to Mount Vernon found a guard at the front gate, searching bags. The wait at airport security points went from long to longer, and the wait at border crossings became interminable.
Not that Americans were in much of a mood to travel, anyway.
It was a time for cocooning, not venturing out. In Hawaii, tourism was off more than 30 percent in October from the year before. Nationwide, extravagant parties were out, and staying home to watch videos was in. People bailed out of diets, seeking comfort in chocolate.
Normal meant paying attention to simple things, like being alive. It meant remembering what is important: friends, family, charity, love.
"I'm hering from my children much more than in the past," said John Crowther, 72, a retiree in Sun City, Fla. "They want to get together more, even though they live up North."
For some, the new normal meant defiantly clinging to old routines. "Live your lives," urged President Bush, and people set about the task with vigor, attending football games and planning business trips as if any deviation from life-as-usual would have been a concession to the terrorists.
Dreams, however, betrayed our hidden fears.
Kelly Bulkeley, a dream researcher in Berkeley, Calif., said he was flooded with reports of nightmares, many of them juxtaposing horrific images with the ordinary: huge jetliners nudging the Earth out of orbit, soldiers marauding through suburbia, office workers unaware that their building is about to be destroyed.
"The attacks tapped into anxieties that people have been dreaming about for years: a fear of airplanes, fear of bombs, fear of tall buildings, fear of terrorist attacks," Bulkeley said. "September 11th literally was a nightmare that came true."
The new normal required new heroes, and there were plenty to be found, chief among them the hundreds of New York firefighters and police who died responding to the World Trade Center attack.
Their courage raised the stock of rescue workers everywhere - even in the little town of New Hope, Pa., where volunteers with the New Hope Eagle Fire Company found a newly appreciative public.
"Out of the blue, people started going up to firefighters there and saying, 'Thank you for what you do,'" said Assistant Chief Craig Forbes. When a truck rushed to a call, motorists were quicker to pull over.
"When people see the fire department insignia, they give us a little more respect and courtesy," Forbes said.
Even in New Hope, the specter of terrorism hovered. Firefighters' names were removed from the fire department's Web site for security reasons, Forbes explained. He paid more attention to locking the firehouse door, worried that someone might hijack a fire truck.
Unlikely? Perhaps, but it was a time for unlikely things to happen. It was normal to feel vulnerable, to catch the flu and wonder if it might be anthrax. Counselors and psychiatrists were booked solid for weeks. Prescriptions for antidepressants and sleeping pills were up.
People called psychiatrist Kathleen McCarty in Tampa, Fla., with all manner of complaints: They couldn't sleep. Crowds made them nervous. The roar of passing jets filled them with dread.
For the most part, she prescribed patience rather than pills.
"Normal does not entail having no reaction to an extremely tragic and overwhelming event," McCarty said. "I've urged people to grapple with this, to look at it as a way of facing issues of good and evil"
You're normal, she told them. It's the world that is strange these days.
By David Foster
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The company said inquiries for generators have grown after Japanese utilities boosted thermal power production in light of the March 2011 disaster at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.
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The Knicks have upped the ante to get the Nuggets' all-star forward, offering forwards Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari, point guard Raymond Felton, center Eddy Curry and a first-round draft pick (to be obtained from Minnesota) for Anthony, Denver guard Chauncey Billups and fill-in players to complete NBA salary-matching requirements, a source said Friday night. Yahoo.com first reported the parameters of the deal.
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In other findings, the United Fresh Produce Association's 2013 Produce Industry Compensation & Benefits Report said chief executive officers in grower/shipper/packer companies averaged $409,000 in total compensation, compared with $207,900 for CEOs of fresh-cut/value added operations and $398,015 for CEOs of wholesalers/distributors.
CEOs for firms with produce sales less than $15 million averaged $175,000 in total compensation, while CEOs in firms with produce sales between $15 million and $50 million averaged total compensation of $269,000. Topping the pay scale, CEOs in companies with produce sales more than $300 million averaged more than $912,000 in total compensation, according to the survey.
United Fresh published its first salary survey in July 2011 and published the most recent survey in mid-year 2013. Another edition of the salary survey is anticipated in 2015, said Ray Gilmer, vice president of issues management and communications at United Fresh.
Utilizing responses from 98 completed survey forms submitted by April last year, the survey's results were tabulated in June by research firm Industry Insights. The survey measured industry compensation and benefit data for more than 30 full-time positions and included three new positions: regional sales manager, marketing manager and manager of food safety/quality assurance. The report also includes an expanded section on employee benefit practices, according to a news release from United Fresh.
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Tennis Toowoomba says the city is more than ready to host an international tournament.
The inaugural Toowoomba International will be held at the revamped tennis complex at the University of Southern Queensland in February.
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"It's a world-ranking tournament, so the players here will be playing for world ranking points and they'll also be playing for $15,000," he said.
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As much as I hate to acknowledge it, I know that for many pets, coming to see me at the clinic is really at the bottom of their list of things they love doing. Now, I really do think that some dogs LOVE to visit their veterinarian's office, as evidenced by the huge smile on their faces when they walk through the door. But for some dogs, a trip to the doctor can be quite an anxiety-ridden experience.
I try not to be offended by looking at it from their point of view. They were at home, enjoying a nap on the couch, when all of a sudden they're loaded up and driven to a place that smells weird where strangers come at them with thermometers, stethoscopes, needles, and prodding fingers! It must feel a little like an alien abduction to them.
When confronted with scary situations like this, it is natural for dogs to be anxious. When our pets feel threatened, it takes a mountain of restraint for them to keep their cool. And for some dogs, it's impossible. Super anxious dogs will snap and bite to try to protect themselves from perceived threats, even if the threat is only just trying to keep them healthy!
Animal bites are an occupational hazard for veterinarians and their staff, but one we do our best to minimize. We can usually recognize the warning signs – a curled lip, low growl, ears back – before it escalates to a dog bite situation. In these cases, using a muzzle is the best way to continue with the exam.
A muzzle is a soft, fabric restraint device that fits over your dog's nose and mouth with straps that clip together at the back of his or her head. The muzzle will be snug, but not tight, and it doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. Immediately after putting the muzzle on your pet, he may struggle to try to remove it. But generally when he realizes that it's not coming off, your pet should settle down for the duration.
I love using a muzzle on dogs that may potentially bite because it allows me to do my job better. I no longer have to worry that the side-eyed look your dog is giving me may turn into a bite attempt. I am free to focus 100% of my attention to the physical exam I am performing on your dog.
And believe it or not, many dogs seem to relax when the muzzle is put on them. Remember back from the blog on compulsive behavior when I discussed your dog's conflicted feelings? Well, it comes into play here. Your dog likely knows that he's not supposed to bite people because he's been trained not to. But if I make him feel threatened, he really WANTS to bite me, even though he knows he shouldn't. These conflicted feelings resolve when the muzzle physically prevents him from biting.
Most veterinarians don't just use muzzles willy-nilly. We generally reserve them for animals that we think pose a threat to us or our staff. Just because Rufus has never bitten at home, it doesn't mean that he won't try to bite us during an exam or procedure. If we suggest a muzzle for your dog, please don't be offended. We are doing it for the safety of everyone in the room, including you. If you know that your dog may try to bite at the veterinarian's office, or if he has a history of biting, it's a good idea to invest in a muzzle that you can apply yourself before you come in.
We love seeing your pets, and we want them to love us, too. If you're out and about with your dog, consider dropping by your vet's office just for a "happy visit." Stop in, have the staff give pets, praise, and treats, and then be on your way. It's good to have your pet associate the clinic with fun times instead of stressful times!
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Caption Challenge: 'Beefy' Botham
Winning entries in the Caption Challenge.
This week Sir Ian "Beefy" Botham is interviewed as he relaxes in the sea during a charity walk - Beefy's Big Sri Lanka walk 2013.
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. Dave Norton:
"Could you give a description of the man who stole your pedalo?" "Tall with a thick Lancastrian accent, accompanied by a faint smell of booze."
5. Simon Hamlyn:
"I have to say, Sir Ian that you do disguise your googly very well!"
4. Ashley Davison:
Is it flotsam? Is it jetsam? No...it's Botham!
3. Adrian Wade:
Interviewer: Mr Botham, do these waters have rejuvenating powers? Beefy: That would be the Lourdes Test.
2. Cindy Accidentallyl:
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Petrofac Limited Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Operations and Cost Analysis-2015
Petrofac Limited Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Operations and Cost Analysis is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists, that offers comprehensive information on the operational and financial performance of the company. The report is an essential source for key operational metrics, analysis and provides a strategic insight into the company. The report provides an annual and quarterly overview of oil and gas reserves and production, changes in reserves, costs incurred and results of oil and gas operations, acreage and well details, share price performance and key valuation metrics.
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Table of Contents 2
List of Tables 3
List of Figures 3
Company Snapshot 4
Key Information 4
Company Overview 4
Petrofac Limited, Valuation and Financial Data, 2011-2015 5
Petrofac Limited, Share Price Performance, 2011-2015 5
Share Price Performance, 2011-2015 5
Key Valuation Metrics, 2011-2015 6
Petrofac Limited, Production and Reserves Trends 7
Total Oil and Gas, Reserves and Production 7
Total Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production and Reserves Trend, 2011-2015 7
Petrofac Limited, E&P Costs Trends 8
Allocation of the Upstream Capital Expenditure 8
Upstream Capital Expenditure, 2011-2015 8
Petrofac Limited, Results of Oil & Gas Operations Trend 9
Oil and Gas Revenue and Expenses 9
Oil and Gas Revenue and Expenses, 2011-2015 9
Recent Developments 10
Petrofac Limited-Recent Developments 10
Jul 27, 2016: Saudi Aramco Receives Foreign Bids For Clean Fuels Project At Ras Tanura Refinery 10
Jul 25, 2016: Petrofac Appointed Senior Vice President 10
Jul 19, 2016: Petrofac: A Wind Of Change For The North Sea 11
Jul 11, 2016: Repsol Sinopec Resources: Major Service Contracts Awarded As Part Of Long-Term Transformation And Strategic Commitment 12
Jul 08, 2016: Petrofac Appointed Well Operator For Hurricane Energy 13
Jun 22, 2016: Ithaca Energy Provides Greater Stella Area Update 13
Jun 21, 2016: Petrofac Issues Trading Update 14
Jun 15, 2016: Bapco Issues Tender For Sitra Oil Refinery Expansion 16
Jun 09, 2016: Petrofac To Deliver Condition Monitoring And Maintenance Management For Bumi Armada 16
May 26, 2016: Petrofac's FPF-003 Team Achieve Safety Milestone 17
Appendix 19
Methodology 19
Coverage 19
Secondary Research 19
Primary Research 19
Data Information Sources 20
Company Source 20
SEC/Other Regulatory Filings 20
Other Sources 20
Expert Panel Validation 20
Data Definition 20
Oil and Gas Reserves 20
Units of Measure 21
About GlobalData 21
Disclosure 21
Disclaimer 21
List of Figures
Figure 1: Petrofac Limited, Share Price Performance, GBP/Share, 2011-2015 5
Figure 2: Petrofac Limited, Key Valuation Metrics, EV/Production (USD /boed), EV/Proved Reserve (USD /boe), 2011-2015 6
Figure 3: Petrofac Limited, Total Crude Oil and Natural Gas, Production and Reserves, mmboe, 2011-2015 7
Figure 4: Petrofac Limited, Upstream Capital Expenditure, USD mil, 2011-2015 8
List of Tables
Table 1: Petrofac Limited, Key Facts 4
Table 2: Petrofac Limited, Share Price Performance, 2011-2015 5
Table 3: Petrofac Limited, Key Valuation Metrics, 2011-2015 6
Table 4: Petrofac Limited, Total Crude Oil and Natural Gas, Production and Reserves, mmboe, 2011-2015 7
Table 5: Petrofac Limited, Upstream Capital Expenditure, USD mil, 2011-2015 8
Table 6: Petrofac Limited, Revenue and Expenses, USD mil, 2011-2015 9
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Federal budget cuts to leave Hatteras beaches unguarded
Posted April 10, 2014
Ocracoke, N.C. — Because of budget constraints, the National Park Service won't staff the Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches with lifeguards this summer. The move has angered Outer Banks residents and left tourists wondering if they should swim there.
"We need the lifeguards here for this island," said Dylan Bennick, who worked for the Park Service last summer as a lifeguard. "Lifeguards not only create feeling of being safe, but they do provide an environment where people can go to the beach and be safe."
Fifteen lifeguards watched over three beaches in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore – Ocracoke, Buxton and Coquina – last year and were credited with 49 rescues, according to Park Service data. There wasn't a single drowning within the guarded beach areas, which saw more than 31,800 visitors between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
"We got a call on the radio that a dad and his son were caught in a rip current," Bennick said of a July 3 rescue. "When we got to them, it was just their noses above the water."
Park Service spokeswoman Cyndy Holda said four to six people drown on the Outer Banks outside of guarded areas in an average summer.
A lifelong surfer, Bennick said rip currents are the greatest threat along the North Carolina coast. That's why, he said, his value as a lifeguard wasn't in the water as much as it was on the beach.
"Telling people what the scenario is and how to deal with it," he said. "If you don't know what to do, it can kill you."
The Park Service will save $75,000 by cutting the lifeguard staff, Holda said. She said the agency is looking at possibly hiring contract lifeguards, but any decision is weeks away.
Sundae Horn, who has lived on Ocracoke Island for 22 years, said lifeguards are part of the lifeblood of the area and its tourism-based economy.
"As a family beach destination, people want to come here, and they might choose to go somewhere else if they don't have lifeguards," Horn said. "If we have a year without lifeguards, there will be more tragedies."
Krystian and Ed Hall, who recently visited Ocracoke from Ohio, said tourists will have to calculate the risk of swimming on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore without lifeguards versus finding a guarded beach to spread their blankets and frolic in the water.
"It's beautiful and, I have to say, a little frightening," Krystian Hall said of the Outer Banks waters.
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February 3, 2014
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The Catawba Indians women's basketball team defeated Carson-Newman Saturday afternoon 56-47. The Indians got off to a slow start as the Eagles got the opening tip off and started out fast with a 3 pointer to open the game. Carson-Newman started the game on a 7-0 run before the Indians finally scored after a Catawba timeout on a lay-up made by freshman Jada Huntley. After the lay-up that was made by Huntley, the Indians continued their strong push to take the lead and the Indians went on a 7-0 run to make the game 7-7 after a 3 point play the "old fashioned way" by junior Chloe Bully.
Catawba would continue their push to take the lead in the first half led by junior Chloe Bully, whose lay-up would give Catawba the lead at the 13:27 mark. The game was close after the 10 minute mark as the Indians and Eagles would trade baskets. The final 2 minutes of the first half would be very eventful as the Indians took a 25-23 lead into the final 2 minutes of play in the first half, but at the 1:54 mark of the first half Carson-Newman would take the lead, 26-25 on a 3 pointer. Catawba sophomore Janna Dixon would give the Indians the lead on jumper with 42 seconds remaining in the first half and after 1 of 2 free throws made by Dixon, the Indians would take a 28-27 lead into halftime.
In the second half, Catawba continued their strong play as they scored the first points of the second half after a steal and a lay-up by Jada Huntley. Catawba started the half on a 4-0 scoring run and they would not look back as they maintained their lead throughout the second half. Carson-Newman would make one final push during the final five minutes of the game cutting the Indians lead to just 3 points. Carson-Newman would get no closer to the Indians lead than 3 as two key free throws by junior Mallary Clay at the 2:28 mark would push the Indians lead to 52-45. The Indians would hold the lead and win by the final score of 56-47.
The Indians were led in the victory by junior Chloe Bully, who had 24 points and freshman Jada Huntley, who had 7 points. Jada Huntley also led the Indians in rebounding with eight. Junior Chloe Bully led the Indians in the assist department with two.
The Indians next play on Wednesday night at home against Queens at 6 P.M. The Indians overall record is now 9-9 and their conference record is 7-7.


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Holbrook Creek Canyon is a non-technical hiking canyon located one canyon north of Mueller Park at 40.881682,-111.844318 in Bountiful Utah. The trail is well maintained and the creek is mostly bridged (with varying materials and effectiveness). The verticals aren't particularly steep but the climb is a steady uphill hike the whole way.
The entire hike is forested and is a good summer evening hike. It is generally kid friendly and there are few places where the little guys could get hurt. The best time to hike the canyon (or anywhere in Utah) is fall. This area in particular has great leaf changes. The trail is very snowshoeable during the winter but it looks difficult to Nordic Ski. The trail should be pretty good during the spring run-off, although some of the creek crossings may become challenging. Most research articles on the trail advertise it as a brutal, skill-testing bike ride and advise starting from the top on the ridgeline road and doing it as a downhill bomber run.
The hike through the canyon starts at the Holbrook/Sessions Trailhead, located just across the street from the Bountiful LDS Temple. The trail goes down the hill from the trailhead to the creek bed. The trail then turns east and is easily followed as it winds through the canyon next to the creek. Along the way there are numerous splinters off the trail but they invariably hook up to the main trail making it difficult to get lost. The forest is thick on both sides of the trail and rarely pops out onto bare hillside. The first big landmark is at about 1.5 miles where the trail crosses the creek in an area with some unique rock formations and there is a nice primitive camping spot shielded by a cliff and boulders. From there, the next big landmark is the pipeline clearing which crosses the trail and goes steeply up the hillside. The trail continues to wind through the canyon until it reaches the ridgeline road.
Overall, the trail is well maintained but crosses the creek at least a dozen times. Most of the time that is not a problem, but it might be sporty during the spring. You may have to rock hop or ford in places.
Trailhead Location: 40.881682,-111.844318
Trailhead Elevation: 5,160
Turnaround Elevation 6,250
Distance Trailhead to Canyon end: ~3.5 Miles
Hike Time: 4 Hours
Vertical Gain: 1,090
Getting There and Red Tape
The trailhead is located at 40.881682,-111.844318. From Interstate 15, take the 400 North exit. Head east (toward the mountains) onto South Bountiful Blvd. The trailhead is just to the south and across the street from the Bountiful Morman Temple (the big white church high on the hill) on the east side of the road.
The trailhead itself is clearly marked with a large brown sign (Sessions Mountain & Holbrook Canyon Trail). It has a bathroom facility with running water. There is parking for about 20 vehicles and room to park horse trailers.
There is no red tape other than inherent rules for USFS land. No fees are charged for use. Fires are restricted all along the west face of the Wasatch Mountains during the summer months. Dogs, horses and mountain bikes are allowed. No motor vehicles are permitted.
Wildlife in the area is typical of north Wasatch forests. The animals you will most likely encounter are mule deer, moose, squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks. Predators in the area (which are shy and rarely seen) are coyotes, bobcats and the occasional cougar. Bird watchers can get an eyeful with everything from hummingbirds to vultures in the area. The canyon does get its share of rattlesnakes, so keep your eyes open.
Bugs are generally negligible with some flies, mosquitos and wasps. DEET will usually keep them at bay. When bushwhacking, be careful where you sit…there are lots of ant hills and, yes, they do bite. In addition, don't shake dead trees in the forest and they are infested with some type of tiny painful biting bugs. Yes, the bites sting and cause swelling...avoid if possible
There are several good spots for primitive camping along the route. One in particular located about 1.5 miles up the canyon is a perfect winter spot. It is located next to a wind protecting rock wall, has an overhang to hide under during rainstorm and a cleared out area for tents.


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Again this year, generous, community-spirited local organizations and individuals will come together to help needy Willits children receive essentials (coats, rainwear, shoes, pajamas, blankets, etc.) and gifts to make the season brighter.
Individuals who wish to assist individual children through the Willits Kids Christmas Tree Program can select cards placed on display trees located with local merchants. These cards present the age, gender and various needs of each child.
While this method works for most, some have voiced an interest in adopting an entire family. Those who wish to do so are asked to follow a different path.
If you are fortunate enough to be able to help an entire family, please contact me at 459-5827 or 490-8872. If I'm unavailable, leave a message with your contact information. I will call you to discuss a suitable family.
In order to be successful, we need to identify family adoptions before our usual referral process begins in late November. Please call before Thanksgiving if you want to adopt a family.
Thanks to each of you who have made the Willits Kids Christmas Tree Program such a success. Because of the very poor economic conditions, we anticipate that more than the usual numbers of families will suffer economic distress during the holiday season.
In the past, citizens of Willits have responded with great compassion. Again this year, the program presents an opportunity to show that ours is truly a bighearted, generous, caring community.
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