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Everybody loves Tremayne Williams.
Both on and off the record, his trainers, his teammates and his coach respect and revere the face of the Tommie football team.
"He's our poster boy," coach Glenn Caruso said during two-a-days last week at O'Shaughnessy Stadium.
It's true – both proverbially and literally – as St. Thomas' 2013 season schedule poster showcases the preseason All-American linebacker.
Most know the senior as the humble and stoic do-it-all defensive leader of the No. 2-ranked D-III football team in the nation — he tallied 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery back in 2012.
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But the 21-year-old's also a cerebral electrical engineer, a motorcycle fanatic, and still takes notes during positional meetings.
Here are six things you need to know about the man teammates teasingly call Blade. And if you aren't planning on watching the Tommies kick off the season against UW-Eau Claire at 1:10 p.m. Saturday in O'Shaughnessy Stadium in person, 830 WCCO's bringing it to you live.
Williams channels Wesley Snipes — sometimes
"At the cookout we have to start camp, he was walking across the field with a fresh Mohawk, and had sunglasses on," fellow star senior linebacker Harry Pitera recalled. "I leaned over to a guy and said, 'Looks like Blade's coming.' I expected him to have dual swords on his back. That's part of our linebacker group — everyone is good at taking jokes."
The fact he owns a black and silver Cruiser Kawasaki Vulcan only adds to the lore.
Coaches wish they could engineer leaders just like him
"The day we moved out of the dorms, he was in the weight room putting up good weight," Pitera said. "I wasn't out there then. I was gassed. It speaks to his conditioning. He can do it all."
Some of that inherent strength could be a product of twice placing in the top five at state while wrestling back in Appleton, Wis.
No red carpet awaited him as an incoming freshman
"Caruso said, 'You got to work. It's not going to be handed to you,'" Williams said. "I came in as fifth string, and I worked my way up to second string during my freshman year.
He's been sold on the Caruso motto ever since.
"My high school coach also preaches pride," Williams said. "They both believe hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
Summer 2013 was work, and working out
When he wasn't training alongside Danny Rivers, who wrestled for Wisconsin and now owns Rivers Fitness, Williams was raising his electrical engineering game as an intern at Faith Technologies.
"I do layouts for different buildings for them," he said. "People ask me all the time why I went into engineering. I love the problem solving aspect of it. It's not the same thing all the time."
Pitera credits Williams' quiet confidence
And it's spot-on. Williams doesn't need to pipe up to lead. His on-the-field focus and devotion do the talking. And when asked about his solid stat line from 2012, he deflected.
"I play along some solid people," he said. "I can't take all the credit."
And as for the preseason All-American honors, well, they're useless to Williams.
"I've never really been into rankings," he said, as he only discovers his awards when friends alert him to it. "They're a compliment, but they're something that I have to surpass. I want more than that."
He lauds one person above all others
My mom (Brenda Butler) has always been the motivating factor in my life," he said. "Her work ethic, drive and time management – she did it all raising my brother (Terrell) and I. She gave me the opportunity to play sports."
Brenda's still going the extra mile, all the way from eastern Wisconsin.
"She usually comes with my grandpa," Williams said. "My whole family likes to get out here and come to nearly all of my home games."
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Ageless Actress/Greater Los Angeles Zoo Co-Chair Shares Holiday Visit with Leslie Scott from Rhode Island
69-year-old Coventry, Rhode Island resident Leslie Scott is in Los Angeles on an all-expense paid trip to meet Emmy Award winning actress and Greater Los Angeles Zoo Co-Chair, Betty White for a private tour of the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Scott is the winner of The Lifeline Program's national "Bucket List" contest on Facebook. Her written submission about why she would like to meet her long-time TV idol was chosen from the many essays received from around the country.
Leslie Scott, Betty White, Lifeline Program Founder/CEO Wm. Scott Page, and Lifeline Program SVP of Marketing/Branding Stephen Terrell greeted Los Angeles Zoo Director John R. Lewis at the Zoo entrance, then Scott said a few words to the press and gathered crowd. "This is a terrific experience!" she said with a smile before hopping aboard a private golf cart with White, Page and Terrell. The four made their way to the Bear Den, where they tossed snowballs and posed for press as the American Black Bear residents watched with curiosity.
Betty White is the official spokesperson of The Lifeline Program. Founded in 1989, The Lifeline Program offers life settlements as a new financial planning option to Baby Boomers and retirees. For more information (and to see videos featuring Betty White) go to The Lifeline Program website, or call 1-855-GO-BETTY.
Photos: Brian To / Getty Images

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OTTAWA — A tweet by the president of Mali forced the Conservative government to admit Monday that it has committed Canadian military forces to help support the war against al-Qaeda-linked rebels in that country.
Several hours after the Citizen published an article Monday on the commitment of Canadian military logistical support to Mali's military, Prime Minister Stephen Harper acknowledged that Canada was indeed involved.
"Today our Government received a specific request from the French Government for heavy-lift aircraft to assist in the transport of equipment into the Malian capital of Bamako, a location that is not part of any active combat zone," Harper said in a statement.
"The Government of Canada will support our allies in this request and will be providing one RCAF C-17 transport aircraft in a non-combat role to support operations for a period of one week. The RCAF aircraft will not operate in any combat zone."
Harper stated that, "at no time will Canadian Armed Forces members be participating in direct action against insurgent forces in Mali."
The social media service Twitter proved too much for the Conservative government's strict message control policy on the information it releases to the news media and public.
Mali's President Dioncounda Traore used his Twitter account Sunday to announce that the U.S., Canada and Great Britain had agreed to provide logistical support to Mali and French military forces fighting the rebels.
The president's announcement came less than a week after Harper said Canada would not provide any direct military aid to Mali.
French warplanes continued their bombing attacks Monday against Islamic insurgents but rebel forces continued to capture more territory, moving closer to the capital of Bamako. The rebels overran a military base in Diabaly in central Mali, France's defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian confirmed Monday.
Niger, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Nigeria agreed on Saturday to send soldiers in support of that military action designed to help Mali's military fight back the advancing insurgents.
Liberal defence critic John McKay questioned why Canadians are learning about a military deployment into a war zone from the twitter account of a foreign leader. "It's offensive that we have to learn about a potentially major foreign and military policy initiative this way," said McKay.
McKay said the Conservative government's failed attempts at controlling the message on the Mali mission will lead to further questions about whether the statements by the prime minister actually reflect the full extent of Canada's military contribution. "You have to wonder why they just can't be straightforward on these important issues," he added.
The Canadian Forces announced Monday night that the C-17 will leave from CFB Trenton at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Defence Minister Peter MacKay will be on hand to see off the 35 military personnel who will be on the flight. The aircraft will first fly to a French airbase before heading to Mali.
Although the RCAF C-17 has been committed for only a week, Harper opened the door that time period may be longer. "We will obviously after a few days analyze how that is going and talk with our allies, but this is intended to be of a short duration," he told reporters in Montreal.
Once one of Africa's most stable and vibrant countries, Mali has been in turmoil since Islamic militants took control of the northern half of the country in March.
That has prompted fears the jihadists and other terrorist groups active in a belt spanning Africa just south of the Sahara Desert will use the territory as a home base from which to launch attacks throughout the region and even against Western targets.
In light of this, the UN Security Council last month approved the creation of an African-led military force supported by the West to intervene in Mali.
More than 400 French troops have been deployed to Mali in an effort to seize back the territory captured by the rebels. A French helicopter has already been shot down by the well-equipped rebels, and the pilot was killed.
Harper suggested Monday that the air force transport aircraft does not fall into the category of direct military aid to Mali. "Last week I pledged that Canada would work diplomatically with our allies on how best to address the situation in Mali," he explained. "While the Government of Canada is not, and will not be, considering a direct Canadian military mission in Mali, Canada is prepared, consistent with the UN Security Council Resolution, to provide limited and clearly defined logistical support to assist the forces that are intervening in Mali."
Harper repeated his earlier statement that Canada is concerned about events in Mali.
"The establishment of a terrorist region in the middle of Africa is of grave concern to the broader international community, including Canada and our close allies," he added.
The U.S. is providing communications and transport help, while Britain is sending C-17 aircraft to help African nations move their troops to the front lines.
Harper also expressed his condolences to the "families of the French pilot and other innocent victims who have lost their lives."
Harper said Canada will continue to provide humanitarian aid and development assistance to the region to help deal with worsening humanitarian conditions there.
Meanwhile, Canadian troops from CFB Petawawa still plan to train African soldiers starting next month in Mauritania.
A Canadian Forces C-17 transport aircraft was recently in Africa to deliver equipment and personnel from the Canadian Special Operations Regiment from Petawawa so they could begin training troops from Niger. The Canadians will provide instruction to the Niger soldiers and then accompany them to a U.S.-sponsored exercise in Mauritania.
It is not known whether that Canadian C-17 will be diverted to transport equipment to Mali or whether another C-17 will be sent from Canada.
African Union chair Boni Yayi recently met with Harper to discuss the situation in Mali, among other things, and press for Canada's support in establishing the mission.
In a press conference Jan. 8 following the meeting on Parliament Hill, the two leaders reiterated the international community's concerns about the situation in Mali.
But Harper said: "The government of Canada is not considering a direct Canadian military mission."
Yayi, who is also the president of Benin, warned during the press conference that diplomatic talks with the militants will not work. "Dialogue with the forces of evil is futile," he said. "And each day that we wait is a bad thing."
Yayi went on to say the jihadists pose a threat to global security, and so responsibility for dealing with them should lay with the entire international community, including NATO members such as Canada.
"When we talk about an international force, it is not only (West Africa) or the African Union," he said.
"There are also other forces outside the African continent that could contribute given the seriousness of the situation and the resources that are required to implement this.
"I think NATO should add its forces to our efforts so this could be a global mission."
Canada has provided Mali with hundreds of millions of dollars in aid over the past 40 years.
In addition, members of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment had earlier trained Mali's forces, both as part of a previous exercise and on separate training missions to the country. The special forces trainers did not accompany Malian troops to the front-lines as the instruction was done on bases.


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Bubka of the Soviet Union Sets Another Record
Sergey Bubka of the Soviet Union clears 5.90m to claim gold and sets an Olympic record. In ten years of competition he broke the world record 35 times, mostly his own. In Seoul, his fellow Soviets Rodion Gataullin and Grigoriy Yegorov join him on the podium. Athletics Pole Vault Men Final - Olympic Record (5.90m) - Seoul 1988 - Sergey Bubka (URS), Rodion Gataullin (URS), Grigoriy Yegorov (URS)


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The PHI-500-1 is a self-contained compressor system that helps mix fats, oils, and grease (FOG) back into wastewater.
The Problem:
In any case, a large amount of FOG formed a grease cap in the 40-x-10-x-50-foot lift station that pumps wastewater from the complex to the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department. Operators had to repeatedly clear the lift station.
FOG is a perpetual problem in some sewage lift stations and intermittent in others. It can foul lift station pumps, creating the potential for sewage backup and/or overflow. Traditionally, solutions include vacuum trucks, scrubbing, mechanical mixers, and chemical solutions, but these have their own drawbacks. Scrubbing a lift station can require fresh water, which is wasted in the process. Mechanical mixers are subject to breakdown and are often energy inefficient. Chemical solutions can be expensive and require extended periods of time before they are effective.
The Solution: The Tucson complex installed the PHI-500-1 from Pulsed Hydraulics Inc. The self-contained compressor system, which is housed in a heated and ventilated steel enclosure, was set on an 8-foot by 5-foot concrete pad. Connected to a power source, the compressor provides a burst of air through a hose that was inserted into the lift station with an 8-inch forming plate that helps mix the grease back into the wastewater.
A massive bubble rises from the forming plate. As the bubble ascends, it drafts material in the lift station with it. The pressure on the FOG cap causes the material to splinter and, after a relatively short time, liquefy. As the air dissipates at the top of the lift station, the energy then flows to the edge of the tank where it will begin its downward thrust. By pulsing the air bursts every 8 to 12 seconds, the continuous circulation prevents re-formation of the cap.
"The system is truly plug and play," said Marten Madrid, maintenance supervisor, Arizona Department of Corrections. "Not only did the PHI-500-1 solution solve our grease problem, it also solved our odor problem," he added.
A Kaesar 5-hp rotary screw compressor drives the system during the 2-hour-per-day activation period. This limited operation prohibits FOG formation and eliminates odor. It is also energy efficient.
The system ranges in cost from $10,000 to the top end of $29,000, which includes a full enclose and screw compressor design.


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Yes that's an option. DM has several props with lower LOD materials; mostly with only the diffuse map and stripped all of the rest. The problem with that though is that the shadow side of the object will appear much brighter (with dark ambient settings) and switching from the higher LOD to a lower one can be painfully visible. Often I found that a high res imposter will do the job better in the optimization in T3D. Shadows for imposters can be set off, though it's either on or off for the whole scene ($pref::imposter::canShadow), having it per imposter material could be a good feature for the artist.Another is having a duplicate material on a lower LOD that just has the 'casts shadows' flipped off and the like.
(The quality of the auto generated imposters need desperately improvement though, but that's another discussion).
'Shadow Proxies' sound like a good feature to have; I totally agree. Perhaps even make it possible to use the collision shapes for that as well; which could do for particular props.
In large scenes, most objects like foliage and rocks etc. will be either brought into the scene via the forest tool or with groundcover (or procedural). It's already possible to turn on/off the shadows per groundcover object; perhaps it's an idea to do this for forest objects as well, giving the artist more control there.
With dynamic lighting and time-of-day you'd want to have the shadows drawn by the terrain to be rendered much further then 200m. T3D doesn't have the possibility to handle those separately, sadly enough, so solely depending on normals


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Remember this little sweater that became a cardigan?
Well it's too small for kid #6 and has a few stains here and there which makes passing it down to younger kids a no-go.
Time to trash that striped number, right?
Wait! Don't toss that!
With a little Edward Scissorhands love, that sweater or cardigan can yield mittens and hats —even with those pesky stains.
(Good thing, too, since winter in Utah this year has been a little like living on the ice planet Hoth. Add to that six kids who keep jumping head-first into snow drifts and I'm having a hard time keeping enough dry hats and mittens around.)
*Cue the back ups.*
Chop off the sleeves and nix any trim or zippers. Open plain sweaters up along a side seam.
Use a hat for your guide and make sure you have enough material to cut twice the length of your hat + side seam allowance.
Cut the extra fabric away and fold in half with right sides together.
Cut around hat leaving room for a seam allowance.
Stitch around the top and serge or zig zag the raw edges.
And those stains? Yeah, totally covered them with some scrap t-shirt fabric. Just stitched in place.
I got one kids size hat out of this 5T sweater. Adult sizes would easily yield a hat from both the front and back pieces.
So don't stop there!
What about those sleeves? Or any extra sweater material?
When I opened up the sleeves, I realized I had enough material for another hat.
Trim up the arm and scrap pieces to even rectangles. Measure from the border and trim pieces 1/2" longer than the height of your finished hat.
Fold each piece in half and round the raw edge at the top to match the curve of your hat piece …
… so that it looks like this.
Then just pin and stitch together. Serge or zig zag edges.
Done and done, right?
There's still left over material from the tops of the sleeves. What about that?
That same t-shirt scrap kicked out two more little hearts while the folded sleeve edge made some quick and easy seam binding for the cuffs.
So …
Trash-bound sweater?
It's What-Not-To-Toss This Weekend!
Oh … and one more thing.
On behalf of all Utah residents:


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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Civil War Give-A-Way Package
139 comments:
- Jocelyn said...
I really love the Civil war reproduction fabrics. I've been collecting them to use in a Bonnie Blue quilt pattern. What a fabulous giveaway. Thanks!
- August 20, 2009 at 5:20 PM
- Betsy said...
well the 27th is my birthday so maybe I will have some luck. The fabrics will work great on my DJ quilt.
- August 20, 2009 at 6:39 PM
- QuilterLaura said...
Oohh, I love civil war fabrics! Maybe I was born a hundred years late....good luck all!
- August 20, 2009 at 6:46 PM
- Greg said...
I love Civil War fabrics. Thanks for the awesome Give-A-Way. A link from my blog to yours is on its way!
- August 20, 2009 at 7:37 PM
- Holly said...
Oh you have got to be kidding me. A Civil War give away. I LOVE IT. That is my favorite fabric. I too am having a give away. Stop by and see.
- August 20, 2009 at 7:51 PM
- SewCalGal said...
I love Civil War reproduction quilts. To clarify, I'd love to have a quilt from the Civil War, but have not been so lucky.
I have posted about your blog and give-away on my site for contests & give-aways: http://sewcalgalcontestinfo.blogspot.com/
I'm sure whomever wins your give-away will enjoy your prize. I know I would. Thank you for holding this fun give-away.
- August 20, 2009 at 7:59 PM
- Laine said...
What a wonderful give away. I always admire the Civil War reproduction fabrics in the store but so far haven't boughten any. I would love to win some.
- August 20, 2009 at 8:54 PM
- Unknown said...
I am in the middle of designing two quilts using civil war reproductions, i love the way all of the colours work together. please count me in
- August 20, 2009 at 10:09 PM
- Rosa Robichaud said...
Okaaaay.... as soon as MY contest finishes, I'll post your "Civil War Give-A-Way", on it... *grin*
MY Dear Jane quilt is made with CW fabrics and CW wannabe fabrics.
I've... *gulp*... started a 2nd quilt, with CW fabrics - a Sylvia's Bridal Sampler. A WONDERFUL friend had sent me this book. *VBG*
And YES, I ADORE CW fabrics, too!
Thanks for yet ANOTHER great contest, Elaine!!!!
- August 20, 2009 at 10:54 PM
- Julia said...
I just LOVE CW fabrics and have several CW quilts on the go..so this is a must swap for me to enter.
Thank you for a great giveaway..
Julia ♥
- August 21, 2009 at 1:46 AM
- Searchfamilies said...
Oh I love the Civil War Reproduction fabrics, & would love to enter this Giveaway please.
I love the era (not the war) it was when ladies were ladies & treated that way (unless you were unlucky enough to be a slave) i enjoy reading time travel romances in that time period, Good luck to all who enter
Hugs Janice
- August 21, 2009 at 2:42 AM
- Debbie said...
How exciting my favorite fabrics. I'd love to be in the draw.
- August 21, 2009 at 4:00 AM
- Debbie said...
Hi I'd love to be in the draw. These are my favorite fabrics.
- August 21, 2009 at 4:01 AM
- Robyn said...
Definitely love them. I am just really drawn to the Civil War prints.
- August 21, 2009 at 6:37 AM
- Sandy said...
I have been adding Civil War Reproduction fabric to my stash the past couple of months. I love the homey feeling that a quilt made with these reproductions.
PS I have added you to my blog.
- August 21, 2009 at 8:01 AM
- Jeanne said...
I also love cw fabrics! Please add my name to the drawing. I'm going to blog about your giveaway in my next post.
- August 21, 2009 at 10:52 AM
- Jeanne said...
I've added your giveaway to my blog post.
- August 21, 2009 at 11:11 AM
- Frummie said...
I have come to love CW fabrics since I started the BASKET CASE QUILTERS blocks.
Thank you for the give-a-ways (even though I don't win...LOL)
Hugs, Frummie
- August 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM
- omashee aka Barb said...
Oh, how I've wanted to make a Civil War reproduction quilt. The fabrics are so beautiful! What a generous give-away. Please enter me and I will definately mention this on my blog.
- August 21, 2009 at 11:42 AM
- Sarah or Semmy said...
I am facinated with the coloring of the CWF's. They go so well with my favorite pattens, the very old basic ones, done as scrappy quilts just as if they were made in that era of little available fabric in the South. The North still had cloth available and many beautiful coordinated quilts were made. But the Northern Naval Boycott caused very few ships to enter southern ports and fabric became precious. Sarahe4e
- August 21, 2009 at 12:04 PM
- Patty said...
I love the Civil War fabrics. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
- August 21, 2009 at 1:12 PM
- Patty said...
I blogged about your giveaway, but am keeping my fingers crossed that I win it!!
- August 21, 2009 at 1:24 PM
- Renee G said...
I absolutely love the civil war fabrics. rsgrandinetti@yahoo(Dot)com
- August 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM
- vivian said...
Civil war reproductions are my favorite. Great giveaway...thanks for the chance.
- August 21, 2009 at 2:19 PM
- Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...
Ohhh I love CW fabrics! I'm still in the collecting phase, so your giveaway would be so cool! Thanks for a chance at another super prize!
- August 21, 2009 at 3:19 PM
- Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...
I know it dilutes my chances, but I blogged abt it too. :-))
- August 21, 2009 at 3:22 PM
- Faith said...
Ive heard so much about civil war fabric but never worked with any or had the chance so put me in the magic bag that you draw the names out of.... YES PLEASE!!
- August 21, 2009 at 3:58 PM
- antique quilter said...
civil war fabrics are my favorites!
Thanks for another awesome giveaway
- August 21, 2009 at 4:01 PM
- Carol said...
I got so excited when I saw the CW drawing/photo -- at first I thought it was by Benson Lossing, an ancestor of mine whose art work is published -- some is Civil War.
Came to your blog in a round about... Rosa in Canada.
Thanks for having the giveaway -- if I should win, I will be using the fabs in my Dear Jane...where they will look lovely.
Carol in ABQ
- August 21, 2009 at 4:54 PM
- Sherrill said...
Oh MAN, I love civil war repros so PLEASE count me in (but I really don't WANNA tell anyone else but I will if I hafta! LOL). Thank you!
- August 21, 2009 at 5:01 PM
- Needled Mom said...
I have just started using the Civil War Reproductions and have become fascinated with them. This is a great giveaway.
- August 21, 2009 at 5:27 PM
- Barb said...
I don't think I have ever owne a civil war reproduction fabric before, so this will be wonderful. Thanks.
- August 21, 2009 at 7:46 PM
- Unknown said...
I have made one civil war quilt and would love to do another! I have also posted on my blog.
- August 21, 2009 at 8:26 PM
- Susan said...
Even though the Civil War was not associated with my country, the effect of it is remembered around the world.
I loved the film "Gone with the Wind" portraying that troubled time.
I also love the quilts and stories that have come from this time in history - the Dear Jane quilt, and the other wonderful books now on the market based on letters from soldiers, and thus all the lovely reproduction fabrics.
I love the colours and style of Civil War fabrics.
- August 21, 2009 at 10:07 PM
- Dolores said...
I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I love fabric of any kind and would love to work with the Civil War line.
- August 21, 2009 at 10:15 PM
- Vickie E said...
I do love civil war fabrics. I found your blog via my friend Carol at Liberty Threads!
- August 22, 2009 at 2:43 AM
- Martina said...
What a great give away. Thanks for the chance to win. I love CW fabrics.
- August 22, 2009 at 3:22 AM
- Stina Blomgren said...
Hi there... new to your blog and new to civil war fabrics... :o) And I can tell a "secret"... found a new LOVE!!! Do you know what that is... REPRO fabrics...lol... so I just started to build up a stash to make something.. sure dont know yet.. but I need more fabrics.. because .. I love to have lots and lots of fabrics in my quilts... so... guess its not a secret anymore..;o))) So please please add me to the giveaway.. will head on home to my blog http://kviltstina.blogspot.com and add your giveaway to my sidebar!!! :o)
- August 22, 2009 at 3:42 AM
- LyndaG said...
I heard about your giveaway at Mid-Ohio quilter's blog. Have added you to my reader list... no blog yet. I would love an opportunity to be included in your drawing.
- August 22, 2009 at 4:21 AM
- Treasuresofjoy said...
I am a fairly new quilter and Love the repro fabrics. I would love to make a quilt displaying their beauty!
- August 22, 2009 at 4:27 AM
- Ruth said...
Reproduction fabrics of the civil war era are my favorites and I am making patriotic wall hangings as gifts for co-workers for when I retire in December. Please add me to the draw!
- August 22, 2009 at 5:33 AM
- Stacey said...
posted on my blog
thank you!!!
- August 22, 2009 at 5:43 AM
- Rebecca said...
I have started collecting some of the Civil War reproductions this wuld be nice to add. Good luck to everyone.
Big Hugs
- August 22, 2009 at 6:13 AM
- Dandelion Quilts said...
I love Civil War Reproduction fabrics. I have a dear friend who has inspired me (a few years ago) to start quilting. I'd love to make her something from these wonderful fabrics. She would be surprised and love them, as she too loves Civil War fabrics.
- August 22, 2009 at 6:40 AM
- Cathy M said...
I used to take classes from Paula Barnes before she became one of the "queens of civil war quilts" designers. I love the colors and patterns she designs for Bonnie Blue Quilts. Her gift is my inspiration.
- August 22, 2009 at 8:03 AM
- Mystica said...
A wonderful giveaway. I do hope overseas visitors are allowed.
- August 22, 2009 at 8:59 AM
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
It is so fun that there are now more and more civil war fabrics available!
- August 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM
- Carin said...
Who can't use more civil war fabric ;O) I have blogged about your giveaway as well.
- August 22, 2009 at 9:32 AM
- debscountryquilts said...
I am just now getting interested in the Civil war quilts and fabrics! I want to start making some Civil War reproduction quilts. I can't wait to go check out your blog.
Good luck to whoever the winner is!
- August 22, 2009 at 10:56 AM
- Loralynn said...
What a fantastic giveaway! Civil War fabrics are so awesome!
- August 22, 2009 at 10:58 AM
- Nann said...
I'll give it a try -- I love 19th century reproduction fabrics, whether from 1861-1865 or the decades prior or following. I used 19th-c repros for a group quilt that I coordinated using the Jane Addams Star block, and for two quilts using the Drinking Gourd block by Barbara Brackman. Photos are on my blog.
- August 22, 2009 at 11:19 AM
- Gretchen said...
I love Civil War fabrics. Thanks for the great giveaway!!! I'll post a link on my blog too.
- August 22, 2009 at 3:42 PM
- Cathy said...
I love reading about that era and have fallen in love with civil war fabrics.
Thanks for a chance in your generous giveaway!
- August 22, 2009 at 5:37 PM
I've never played with these fabrics before, but I'd love the chance. Pick me! Enjoy your giveaway!
- August 22, 2009 at 8:03 PM
- Unknown said...
I love Civil War repro fabrics. I am working on a quilt now with those fabrics and would love to do anohter. I have blogged about your giveaway, plus added you to my blog list.
- August 22, 2009 at 8:55 PM
- arlette said...
Hello Elaine!, I'm thrilled with all the giveaways you host!, thank you for the chance, please count me in, I already blogged about it! -I'm crossing my fingers!-
- August 22, 2009 at 9:07 PM
- Ky said...
I would like to make an "Orange Peel" quilt with Civil War reproductions. Please enter me in your giveaway!
- August 23, 2009 at 4:12 AM
- rebecca said...
Got to love a give-away!! Count me in.
- August 23, 2009 at 5:38 AM
- Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...
Hi there...am new to your blog...what a fabulous giveaway...I love the Civil War repros...please count me in...I will add you to my blog with a link back to you...Blessings to you Dzintra Ingrid♥x
- August 23, 2009 at 6:05 AM
- Soggibottom said...
We have a real cannon ball here at Soggibottom Cottage if that helps....it's an English one I found a few feet away from our kitchen door. I know it's not the Civil war ref:the fabric but a cannon ball is still a cannon ball not matter what Civil war x x x
- August 23, 2009 at 6:40 AM
- Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co. said...
I would love to win your Civil War fabbies..thanks for having this terrific give a way. I have added your blog to my reader..love it!
- August 23, 2009 at 9:00 AM
- KirsiHH said...
CW fabrics are my favourites! I hope I can participate in this giveaway, because I have no blog. My leg is broken, so I have lots of time to read other quilters´blogs. Winning would make me feel a lot better...
- August 23, 2009 at 10:15 AM
- Shasta Matova said...
Nann told me about your giveaway. It sounds wonderful.
- August 23, 2009 at 1:22 PM
- Nicole said...
Please count me in. That would be awesome.
- August 23, 2009 at 4:53 PM
- sweetbabies00 said...
I have started collecting fabrics for 2 Civil War quilts. One is cheddars and blacks and everything and the other is red and cream only. It's going to be stunning! I realized that I love the quilts from that time, but that my stash is nothing like that, so it's on it's way. Thanks for the giveaway.
- August 23, 2009 at 7:44 PM
- MamaT said...
I would love to win. I have a small collection of civil war prints and am working on a sampler.
- August 23, 2009 at 9:45 PM
- Julie in WA said...
Hi! I don't have a blog; does that disqualify me? Well, my daughter is studying the Civil War this fall, and I have been researching quilts from the Civil War years. I am hoping to make a reproduction quilt for her teacher as an appreciation gift!
- August 23, 2009 at 11:34 PM
- zarina said...
That is very generous of you. I am into all kinds of non-normal fabric and thsi would be a great start. Plus it will remind me of those grade 4 to 6 history classes when we were in the states all those years ago.
- August 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM
- Rosa Robichaud said...
Hi there!
Just wanted to tell you that I've (finally) linked your contest to my blog... *grin*
- August 24, 2009 at 2:58 AM
I don't have a blog but I'll leave a comment anyway! I love Civil War fabrics -- I have four quilts going right now that use Civil War fabrics!
Donna D., Hemet, CA
- August 24, 2009 at 4:48 AM
- Susan said...
Thanks for the chance to win. I have been wanting to make a throw with the Civil War reproduction fabrics!
- August 24, 2009 at 5:10 AM
- Melissa ;-) said...
How wonderful of you to do this! I have not spent much time researching quilting, but this is my new area of interest and this would be a big boost. Thank you!
- August 24, 2009 at 5:18 AM
- bingo~bonnie said...
I've been collecting Civil War fabrics for a while now - I just la,la,LOVE them! :) The colors match any home and are all so pretty.
My passion for quilts??? is that ever time I see a style new to me, I want to make it! I have too many started... and even more on my to do list! I'm gonna have to live to be 100! ;)
Thanks for the chance to win! I'm adding it to my blog also. ;)
Love from Texas! ~bonnie
- August 24, 2009 at 9:04 AM
- Linda K said...
Hope I win! Hope I win!! I LOVE Civil War fabrics. I'm making a quilt right now with a lot of Civil War Classics fabrics in red and black and tan and brown. I'm really enjoying making it and I know there are more to be made in my future. Thanks for a chance to win your give away...
- August 24, 2009 at 11:46 AM
- Eleanor S said...
I am so wishing to win a give-away! Hopefully I can be in the running. Civil War Prints - perfect....
- August 24, 2009 at 12:35 PM
- Sherry said...
What a neat blog! Please enter me in your giveaway. I have posted on my blog.
- August 24, 2009 at 12:53 PM
- Ivani said...
I am in need of Civil War fabrics to begin my Dear Jane journey. I've added your fantastic Giveaway to my blog (Multiply). Please count me in and Thank you
- August 24, 2009 at 3:40 PM
- quiltcontemplation blogspot said...
Hallo I could not resist this giveaway!
- August 24, 2009 at 4:22 PM
- soggybottomflats said...
I love, love, love Civil War fabrics, I would like to be entered in this draw please! THank you, Elaine from Texas
- August 24, 2009 at 5:26 PM
- Jenny of Elefantz said...
Hi Elaine!
Those fabrics are exactly where I am heading next in my quilting mode!
I have blogged about your giveaway. :-)
- August 24, 2009 at 5:42 PM
- lej619 said...
ok i love this !! civil war material is slowing starting to find it's way to my house.HEHE
I love it now. i do not have a blog but i'll post it on my facebook page.
- August 24, 2009 at 5:56 PM
- Bonnie said...
Wow what a nice thing to do. I hope I win.
- August 24, 2009 at 6:16 PM
- Vickie said...
Oh Elaine...civil war is so hard to get up here..I must be in your draw for a chance to increase my need for civil war fabrics (for a project that has been staging in my head for 2 years)..I love the way civil war fabrics blend together and the era that they are from when ladies were treated as ladies and respected...cheers Vickie
- August 24, 2009 at 6:20 PM
- Rochelle said...
Fabulous give away. I would love to put the Civil War fabrics to good use.
- August 24, 2009 at 6:48 PM
- Maggey and Jim said...
I love the civil war quilts and just finished one on the women to helped the slaves in Missouri..The fabrics are such soft colors and warm and very visionary of that time period. Thanks for your generous giveaway.
- August 24, 2009 at 7:12 PM
- Ruth B said...
I am a huge civil war fabric fan. I haven't saved enough fabric for a quilt yet but it is on my someday list for sure!
- August 24, 2009 at 7:20 PM
- paulette said...
I too am a fan of Civil War Fabric!! Thanks for a chance to win some! Paulette
- August 24, 2009 at 7:26 PM
- Jeanette said...
I love the civil war fabric. I have both the Civil War Diaries & Love Letters books & am making both the quilts from them. Thansk for the giveaway.
- August 24, 2009 at 7:40 PM
- Kaylee said...
I have posted your giveaway on my BLOG, this is exciting, I love anything in history. Cheers
- August 24, 2009 at 8:50 PM
- Martha said...
I am just beginning to collect Civil War fabrics and haven't really decided on a pattern yet. Please enter me in your giveaway!
- August 24, 2009 at 9:06 PM
- Cathy said...
Civil war era quilts and their fabrics are my favorite! I'm working on a Dear Jane quilt and collecting up as many civil war fabrics as I can, since it has over 5000 pieces in it! (and I don't want any repeats--Jane did it when fabric was scarce, so I figure I should be able to too nearly 150 years later in our modern world). I call it my quilt college, because I figure once I finish it I will have learned a ton of quilting techniques and I have learned some really great techniques so far.
Fabulous giveaway and I have you listed under giveaways on my www.blogeventsdex.blogspot.com blog. Happy Stitching!
Cathy ♥
- August 24, 2009 at 9:29 PM
- Kim D. said...
Wow, another generous give away. Please add me to your drawing. I'll post about your give away right now.
- August 24, 2009 at 9:39 PM
- Vicki ♥ said...
I would so love these as they would be perfect for my Dear Jane quilt I am working on. :)I have blogged about it too :)
- August 24, 2009 at 10:09 PM
- Ann J said...
My most favourite fabrics!!! I currently have 5 (!) civil war projects on the go including the Civil War Diaries and Love Letters quilts so I guess you could say I'm addicted! Will link up today!.........Luv AJ
- August 24, 2009 at 10:23 PM
- Unknown said...
Please enter my name in your giveaway! I have just recently fell in love with the civil war reproduction fabrics. I can see where the colors might be a bit addictive;0}
I've added your giveaway to my sidebar also.
- August 24, 2009 at 10:37 PM
- rockgranny said...
I love the Civil War reproduction fabrics, please count me in.
- August 24, 2009 at 11:26 PM
- Liz said...
i just love this era and the fascinating stories behind the quilts. The fabrics that replicate this era are beautiful.
- August 25, 2009 at 12:17 AM
- Carin Zw. said...
What a great give away package. Cicil war fabrics are beautifull !!! I'm working on the civil war diary quilt and on the dear jane.
I have put a link in my Dutch weblog (message of august 22th).
- August 25, 2009 at 2:44 AM
- luverlie said...
I would love the chance to win this fabric. Thank you for your generous offer. I want to start a Dear Jane quilt and this would be a great motivator.
- August 25, 2009 at 4:20 AM
I would love to be able to win your lovely fabrics. I am waiting with baited breath for my copy of Civil War Diary Quilts to arrive, and they would be put to very good use.
ps.Please check out my blog, and you can see your link!.
- August 25, 2009 at 4:23 AM
- Mary Burn said...
Wow, what a great giveaway. I love civil war fabrics and now I have a chance to win some. Thanks for including me in your giveaway.
- August 25, 2009 at 5:39 AM
- Kayann said...
I'm in a Dear Jane group using CW fabrics. Would love to add to my FQs.
Here's hoping,
- August 25, 2009 at 7:56 AM
- inge said...
at the moment I am making two civil war quilts, the civil war diary and a project made by one of my friends! I love the reproduction fabrics!
this is the link to my blog: http://chevremont.web-log.nl/chevremont/2009/08/civil-war-give.html
- August 25, 2009 at 7:56 AM
- Debbie said...
Please enter me in your giveaway - i just love civil war fabrics...
- August 25, 2009 at 8:08 AM
- Abby said...
I have been collecting civil war fabrics to make a quilt for my parents using traditional quilt block patterns. My dad is a civil war historian and my mom loves traditional fabrics!
- August 25, 2009 at 8:58 AM
- Gerry said...
I am curently working on an antique reproduction quilt and I use civil war fabrics. I am very fond of those fabrics.
I will post on my site ride away.
- August 25, 2009 at 9:35 AM
- Rita said...
wow! found out about you thru jenny at elefantz. i love civil war reproduction fabrics -- knowing these prints were actually used during that time period really pleases me. how grand it would be to win. thanks for this giveaway contest! rita
- August 25, 2009 at 10:21 AM
How interesting! I just sort of stumbled across your blog today. I really am going to have to visit more often. I
- August 25, 2009 at 10:31 AM
- viridian said...
Hello Elaine, and gosh, I am on your blog roll! Thank you! I have been collecting these kinds of fabrics for years but I am always excited about new CW fabrics that come out. I have Dear Jane quilt going, and I actually bought the nearly insane book. Oh no!
- August 25, 2009 at 11:22 AM
- Kiwifruit-Shiree said...
oh yes please, I would be so happy to win these goodies! Who wouldn't
- August 25, 2009 at 12:09 PM
I don't have any Civil war fabric yet as I am brand spankin new to quilting. I have seen it and love it. I also don't have a blog yet, but am thinking about getting one. Found you on my sisters blog. Ranette's Daily Stitch.
- August 25, 2009 at 3:13 PM
- Annie said...
I am also a lover of the civil war repo's ......... and of fabric period!!! But this time period seems to be comforting to me - the colors are just so pretty. Thanks for doing this giveaway .......
- August 25, 2009 at 3:43 PM
- Kate/Massachusetts said...
I am just beginning to collect Civil War era repro fabric since learning that my mother's family had a great grand aunt who was a nurse and a supporter of Clara Barton. My g-g aunt's husband was severely injured early in the Civil War and was mustered out of the Army. An elderly family member wrote in a letter that this nurse-aunt send every cent she earned to Clara Barton to support the war effort but the family was not happy that she did this since the family had so little to begin with. None of us ever knew about this branch of the family until recently. This has really spurred me to do a Civil War quilt in tribute to my g-g aunt. So, thank you for the chance to enter your contest!
dfuller55 at verizon dot net
- August 25, 2009 at 4:40 PM
- Penny said...
Thank you for such a generous giveaway! I was working on the second block of a BOM in March when our home burned down. I had already bought all 12 kits and loved loved loved the fabrics. The fabrics were all from the Vicksburg collection, you can see teh bom blocks here: http://websamplercelebration.com/
So, since my stash is gone, I'd love to win!
- August 25, 2009 at 4:57 PM
- lrmart said...
Wow I would love to win..
- August 25, 2009 at 6:20 PM
- Kate Quilts said...
Would be perfect for my DJ (and lots of other "quilts on the go"). Thank you for having a giveaway.
- August 25, 2009 at 7:05 PM
- paulette said...
I Elaine!
I wrote about your give away on my blog today-check it out!
- August 25, 2009 at 9:02 PM
- Lurline said...
Wow, Elaine - I'm pleased I popped in to see you! So you have a great Giveaway going, too - oh, yes please!
Hugs - Lurline♥
- August 25, 2009 at 10:02 PM
- Melinda said...
Count me in, sounds wonderful.
- August 25, 2009 at 10:38 PM
- J Barham said...
I just recently fell in love with CW fabrics. I can think of several
patterns I would use them for, if I win.
Thanks for having this give-a-way.
- August 25, 2009 at 10:45 PM
- Lida said...
What a nice give-a-way this is, I am making the Cicil War Diary quilt at the moment and start with the Amish Circle quilt next month, so just like you I am very interested in reproduction fabrics!
So thanks for the give-a-way and wish all succes!
- August 25, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Hi Elaine, lovely idea for the Civil War Giveaway Package......please put me in the draw and I have posted on my sidebar....currently I am making my Dear Jane out of those fabrics..Warm Regards Lyn
- August 26, 2009 at 2:01 AM
- Ingrid said...
I hope im not to late to sign in for this beautifull package of fabrics !!! they are realy great..
thanks for this..
- August 26, 2009 at 2:22 AM
- Diane H said...
Really love these prints and am doing my best to collect enough for a quilt. Thanks so much for your giveaway.
- August 26, 2009 at 3:29 AM
This is one giveaway! Thank you for letting us have the chance to win!
Love the fabrics!
vrolijke groeten from the Netherlands
- August 26, 2009 at 4:10 AM
- Lelia said...
Wonderful giveaway. I posted about it here:
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Couldn't help noticing your awesome Shelfari --- loaded with interesting books!!!
- August 26, 2009 at 7:08 AM
- Sherry said...
I don't have a blog, but I would love to enter the giveaway for these fabrics.
jjordan (at) texas (dot) usa (dot) com
- August 26, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Aren't you generous. Thanks
- August 26, 2009 at 10:05 AM
- Di~ said...
Wow Wee, how fun! I love your post picture! Thanks for the chance to win some fabrics! Here's hoping to win from Idaho!
- August 26, 2009 at 2:28 PM
- Guilitta said...
I hope I had luck and are in the drawing. I like your give away.
Greeting Guilitta from Germany
- August 26, 2009 at 4:06 PM
- Bec said...
I fell in love with reproduction fabrics about six months ago and have developed a passion for civil war ones in particular. I am looking forward to starting on a civil war reproduction qulit soon.
I read about your giveaway from Jenny of elefantz at blogger. You are very generous to have this giveaway. hug, Bec xxx
- August 26, 2009 at 4:34 PM
- Hosh said...
Wow! I love these fabrics, I want to participate in this fabulous giveaway!
Thanks for giving us this wonderful opportunity!
Hugs ...
- August 27, 2009 at 12:19 AM
- Heike said...
Wow, CW fabrics..............I love them. What a wonderful giveaway. Thank you!!!
Hugs, Heike
- August 27, 2009 at 10:05 AM
- Susan said...
I love those Civil War reproduction fabrics. So generous of you to give them away!
- August 27, 2009 at 12:39 PM
- Susan said...
Whoops, I forgot, I have posted on my blog about your giveaway!
- August 27, 2009 at 12:40 PM
- quiltmom anna said...
Someone will indeed be a lucky winner of this civil war fabrics.
Regards from a Western Canadian Quilter,
- August 27, 2009 at 4:25 PM
- Dee said...
I wish I had a blog to get as many chances to win as possible. I am a collector of c.w. fabrics, my favorite being the reds and creams, or maybe the blues, or the pinks and browns......you get the picture. I am currently working on a Joe Morton Peppermint twist and plan to do the blocks in the pink and brown c.w. and also a Dear Jane, which is my long term project in creams and reds. Thank you for the opportunity, and I will be adding you to my favorites. Dee
- August 27, 2009 at 7:15 PM
- Terri said...
I would love to be included in this draw. I love Civil war. And love reading and looking at the fabric and the history
- August 27, 2009 at 8:26 PM
- Liz said...
Too late I suppose, story of my life. I'm collecting civil war fabrics for my Civil War Bridal Quilt. Nice to find you though,
- August 27, 2009 at 9:34 PM


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We describe the look we're going for as "fadedelegance" taken over and invigorated by a youthful energy. Think early 1970'sMercedes convertibles, before they started getting squared off… The theme iselegant, but not stuffy, leather that's acquired a rich patina and actuallylooks better with wear, oriental rugs that look better now than they did whenthey were new 100 years ago.
While it's elegance, because it's "faded", it'swarm and approachable.
Another good analogy is a really well done loftconversion. Taking an old, elegant building, repurposing it, bringing back itsglow, and giving it fresh character.
We're looking for a site that feels independent andoriginal, rather than a rehash of Starbucks or another chain. To get a betteridea what the business and the space are about, you'll want to watch our briefvideo at:
You can also draw on the colors and style of thespace and furnishings as shown in the PDF you'll find a link for at:
Elixir PR/PDF
This PDF provides an overview of the exterior andinterior space, furnishings, and colors for the business.
Note: The Cappuvino name and the type treatment onthe PDF are not at all what we're looking for. You'll want to just use thefinishes, furnishings, and space for inspiration and ignore that name andstyle.
As long as your concept fits the branding, don'tfeel limited by the PDF. Also note that the floors will be dark hardwood- thisisn't shown in the file.
We need tohave the following menu options in the nav bar:
The home page should have the mainnav, an area where we can have roughly 100-200 words of copy without it lookingout of place (good for SEO),
and at least one larger space thatcan be used for a flash slideshow with images of the space, the food, coffee,wine, etc… We don't have these shots yet- feel free to use stock images forplacement…if we like them we may purchase them, so check please istock or a comparablypriced site first..
We don't have a large developmentbudget for this project, so while any thoughts on flash are welcome, the sitehas to be pretty easy and cost effective to build.
- · A site that represents the unique character ofthe business.
· Something that works for a place that servesboth coffee and wine, but also food.
· Something fresh and original
· A look and feel that isn't in discord with thestyle of project and the interiors as shown in the PDF
· Final art doesn't need to be in a web programmedformat but should be in a format that lets us easily use all of the elements inthe site when we go to coding.
- Anything resembling the Cappuvino name/typetreatment from the PDF linked above.
· Clip art. If we can tell it's clip art, you'llwant to stay away from it.
· Cute
· "On-the-nose" New Yorkor Manhattanthemes
· Las Vegas themes
· Stuffy, British club feel
· Too contemporary- nothing that resembles ourManhattanWest logo


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For those of you who only read EMR and EHR and don't read EMR and HIPAA (you should really read both and consider subscribing to the EMR and HIPAA email list), I wanted to make sure you knew about the New Media Meetup at HIMSS 2013 (plus we have the details on the food). This is the fourth year for the event and I believe this will be the biggest and best one yet.
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A battle for first place standing within the USA South Athletic Conference and an electric capacity crowd for Maryville College's Homecoming celebration, provided the ideal environment for the Scots to display their talents on Honaker Field. The LaGrange Panthers had different plans and held on to the ball for almost 42 minutes to drive out a 17-13 win over Maryville.
LaGrange used back-to-back long runs by Marquius Young and Aaron Duncan in their first possession but Maryville's defense held the Panthers to a long 47 yard field goal by Will Jeffcoat.
The Scots tried to answer on their next possession but turned the ball over on downs after a strong rushing display from MC's Travis Felder.
As the Panthers took possession, consecutive tackles for a loss by Maryville Gabe Johnson, put LaGrange deep in their own territory. An errant snap sailed over the punter Drake Nahrwold's head and MC's Mario Perone pounced on the loose ball in the end zone for the Scots' first touchdown. Dylan Miller's kick gave Maryville a 7-3 advantage going into the second quarter.
The opening drive for LaGrange in the second period saw the Panthers driving deep into MC territory. A third and six pass from Ed Russ was picked off by Ruben Rodgers on the Scots' 11 yard line to stall the drive.
A pair of drive later by LaGrange put LaGrange on the scoring doorstep once again. Russ was once again picked off, this time by senior Jacob Berwind at the Scots' 26 yard line.
As the clock wound down toward the Homecoming festivities, LaGrange mounted an 11 play, 47 yard drive in less than a minute to get into field goal range. LaGrange's Jeffcoat connected from 31 yards away to make the score 7-6 at the half.
The opening drive of the second half woke the MC crowd up in only two plays. LaGrange's Russ fumbled the first snap in the third quarter and Gabe Johnson's recovery put MC in scoring position. Travis Felder took the first snap and dashed 37 yards for the score. Miller's kick failed, but the Scots held a 13-6 lead after playing only eight seconds in the second half.
With seven minutes remaining in the third quarter, LaGrange punter Drake Nahrwold pinned MC on their own five yard line. The Panthers' Abdre Carter sacked MC signal caller Evan Pittenger in the end zone for a safety to close the gap to a 13-8 MC advantage.
The final quarter began with Maryville holding a five point lead, but the offense could not sustain a drive or turn the field possession in their favor. LaGrange recaptured the lead in their first drive of the fourth quarter. An MC fumble by quarterback Eric Sisson was followed by an eight play, 34 yard scoring drive capped by a five yard plunge by Kent Gibson. Jeffcoat's conversion gave LaGrange a 15-13 lead.
The Scots could not get anything going on offense and LaGrange would eat up the clock for the next eight minutes for a 67 yard drive. With the bal resting on the one yard line, Maryville's defense led by Dylan Wolfenbarger and Kane Crowell stuffed Kent Gibson and forced LaGrange to turn the ball over on downs.
With 99 yards to march in less than two minutes, LaGrange's Carter recorded his second safety on the afternoon with a sack of Evan Pittenger. The Panthers lead of 17-13 was safe after an on-side free kick and LaGrange would run out the clock.
LaGrange finished with 354 total offensive yards while Maryville managed only 48 total plays and 117 yards.
LaGrange (3-4, 3-1 USA South) was led by Kent Gibson's 112 yards rushing on 33 carries. Quarterback Ed Russ was 7-for-12 for 60 yards. Defensively, Andre Carter had nine tackles, three sacks, and a pair of safeties.
Maryville (3-4, 2-2 USA South) had the ball for only 18:15 the entire game. Travis Felder led MC with 44 yards on nine carries, including a 37 yard touchdown dash. Evan Pittenger was 10-for-21 in the air for 64 yards. Ed Johnson led all receivers with five catches for 48 yards. Brian Conn added four receptions. Chasen Williams helped the Scots turn the field numerous times, averaging 38 yards per punt. Defensively, the Scots played a great deal of minutes with four Scots recording double digit tackles. Dyla Wolfenbarger tallied 19 total stops. Kane Crowell and Joshua Krebs each added a dozen tackles. Gabe Johnson was all over the field with 11 tackles and an interception.
The Scots will prepare for a league road battle next week as they travel to Averett University. The kick-off in Danville, Virginia is set for 1:00 p.m. George DeBaby and AM 1850 will have the live audio call on the internet and local radio.


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Rep. Velázquez was warmly greeted by the students and faculty of St. Thomas and delivered a stirring speech focusing on patriotism and education.
This story started a while back with several people noting that there was no American flag flying in front of St. Thomas the Apostle. There was an empty flag pole, noted incoming Principal Joseph Carpenter. There was a Papal flag, but no American flag, noted Father Frank Tumino.
They both vowed to make getting an American flag up and flying a top priority.
St. Thomas the Apostle's Mary Farley is well known for her love of the flag. She is a member of the Women's Auxiliary of Woodhaven's American Legion Post 118, and she leads the students of St. Thomas through a Flag Day ceremony every June.
She spoke with Mr. Carpenter and Fr. Tumino and took up the task to get a special American flag to fly in front of the school.
Late last year, at the Woodhaven Residents' Block Association dinner dance, Mary Farley caught the ear of Rep. Velázquez and worked with her over the next few months to bring this special flag to Woodhaven. During the presentation of the flag, Rep. Velázquez paid tribute to Mary.
"Your tenacity, your commitment, and the love that you have for our children who represent our future, but most importantly love for our country," she said to Mary Farley directly in front of a basement auditorium packed with more than 150 students from different grades. "People like you make our community better."
A former teacher herself, the congresswoman shared her own story with the young students, many of whom reminded her of her own self at that age.
"I am a living example of the American dream," she said. "I was born in Puerto Rico and we were nine brothers and sisters, and my father worked in the sugarcane fields.
"And every time he came home, he made sure to ask each one of us 'Did you do your homework?'" she added. "And I remember my father telling us all the time that education is the key that would open the door.
"Can you imagine?" she asked "A little girl growing up in Puerto Rico, very poor, and today being the first Puerto Rican female in the United States Congress?
"One thing I want you to take away is that education is the key that will open the door to immense opportunity," she said. "I want for each one of you to dream big."
Rep. Velázquez then spoke about something that happened much more recently.
"I don't know if you were watching the president's State of the Union, but I was there," she said. "This little girl who grew up in Puerto Rico was not only sitting with the president, but at the end, he hugged me and he kissed me."
Then she brought the students to their feet by telling them "I want for you to know that you, too, can become a member of Congress. That you, too, can become a doctor. That you, too, can be the very best."
It was an emotional speech that was well received by the students and faculty. Seventh-grader Alexander Colon expressed the feelings he took away from Rep. Velázquez' speech, saying "I felt proud listening to her speech. She spoke about growing up poor, and now she is the first Puerto Rican Congresswoman."
Seventh-graders Penda Martin and Shohan Islam were also touched by what Nydia said to them.
"Her words were very inspirational, and while I don't necessarily want to run for Congress, it makes you ponder the possibilities," Penda said.
Shohan's take on the speech was that "even though someone comes from a disadvantaged background, they can become important in society if they dream big," he said.
Rep. Velázquez stayed behind afterwards, chatting with students and taking pictures. It was a real treat for the students. After all, how many times do you get the chance to take selfies with a standing member of Congress?


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HighTower announced Monday that a former Merrill Lynch advisor team—The Andriole Group of Madison, Conn.—has joined the Chicago-based HighTower partnership, the second such advisor transition this month, the first from Connecticut and the 40th since HighTower was founded in 2008.
The Andriole Group, which ranks 10th in Barron's current top advisor listing in Connecticut, manages $700 million in high-net-worth client assets. Nine Andriole Group principals, advisors and administrative personnel, including Charles Andriole, are making the move to HighTower.
Barron's listing puts the typical client account at Andriole at $3.5 million, with the typical client's total net worth at $7.5 million. In addition to Andriole, three other principals have become partners and managing directors at HighTower: Geoffrey Gregory, Robert DeLucca and Matthew Montana.
In an interview, Andriole said that the decision was prompted by the firm's mantra that taking care of clients now and in the future will ensure the firm's own success. "We did a lot of due diligence on what would be best" for the firm and its clients, he said, and "we became absolutely convinced that the HighTower model was in our clients' best interests."
Andriole said "we want to spend our day taking care of our clients," so HighTower's presence as a national firm with a strong infrastructure, with "deep operational resources," its multicustodial model, its compliance support and its "unbiased research and analytical tools" helped lead to its choice.
Another factor in the decision was HighTower's partnership model, in which partner firms help decide which products or technology the entire firm should offer. "I'm familiar with a number of firms that have transitioned to HighTower," Andriole said, "and we do have an interest in being part of something bigger, and making contributions. We're very excited about the synergy of collaboration" at HighTower.
Prior to Andriole, the last team to join HighTower was Klein Wealth Management, based in Melville, N.Y., and led by Peter Klein, who was formerly a UBS advisor and whose team specializes in providing tax-efficient strategies for high-net-worth clients and private foundations, with a focus on philanthropy.
When Klein's joining was announced Nov. 11, Mike Papedis of HighTower said in a statement that "When Peter and his team made the decision to join HighTower, we mobilized our deep resources during what has typically been a quiet time for advisor movement."
'We've Cracked the Code'
So why has HighTower succeeded in attracting so many high-powered advisors from the wirehouses? "I think that's because we've cracked the code," said HighTower Executive VP Papedis in an interview Monday. HighTower, he said, provides "the best of both worlds for these large, sophisticated advisory firms" who want "autonomy but in a collegial environment."
Firms like Andriole and Klein reflect a change on Wall Street, he argued. "In general, teams who want to be entrepreneurial and who are seeking a fiduciary model have outgrown Wall Street firms," he said, and "along their road to independence, we intercept them."
Rather than the wirehouses' "corporate, top-down approach," at HighTower "all decisions orginate with advisor partner input," Papedis said. In that collegial partner environment at HighTower, these "top-performing financial advisors are all rooting for their fellow members," share best practices and sometimes partner with each other, all "with the foundation of 'clients first.'"
Beyond the partner level, though, Papedis says HighTower invests "significant time and resources" with the partners' "field professionals," i.e., their sales assistants and other staff members, aiding in those members' own staff developments. That investment includes holding national gatherings for staff members twice a year, along with smaller "strategic councils" that meet from time to time.
As for Wall Street's culture, in his interview Andriole said that "the business has changed significantly in the last five to seven years," particularly in client expectations — something that HighTower recognized early, he says. Clients, Andriole said, "want us to think independently, transparently, with no obstructions or biases," and to follow "the fiduciary model, the legal duty to act in our clients' best interests."
So how have clients responded to Andriole's decision to cast its lot with HighTower? "There's been an exceptional response from clients—more congratulations than we could have imagined," he said. In addition, he said he's received "numerous congratulations" from executives he knows at wirehouse firms. "We couldn't be happier, and more confident," he concludes.
Papedis said that adding teams like Andriole's has another positive effect beyond strengthening the existing HighTower partnership. "None of our advisors breach any employment contracts they have" with their former employers, he said, but when "we attract these high-performing teams, our pipeline deepens and our phones light up."
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Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Meal, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Fish Meal, Ground Whole Grain Barley, Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp (sugar removed), Dried Egg Product, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Inositol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Flax Meal, Fructooligosaccharides, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate), DL-Methionine, Rosemary Extract.
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Crude Protein not less than 28.00%
Crude Fat not less than 18.00%
Crude Fiber not more than 4.00%
Moisture not more than 10.00%
Copper not less than 23 mg/kg
Zinc not less than 215 mg/kg
Vitamin E not less than 140 IU/kg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids not less than 2.5%*
Omega-3 Fatty Acids not less than 0.45%*
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First ingredient is a named meat product
Insufficient meat content, byproducts, low quality grains, controversial filler
The first ingredient in the food is a named meat product. This is not a meal ingredient. It is inclusive of water content (about 80%). Once that is removed, as it must be to create a dehydrated product, the ingredient will weigh around 20% of its wet weight. Ingredients are listed in order of weight, and the dehydrated ingredient would probably be more accurately placed much further down the ingredient list. It is highly unlikely that this ingredient makes any significant contribution to the overall meat content of the food. The next ingredient, and the main meat ingredient in the food, is byproducts. It is impossible to ascertain the quality of by-products and these are usually products that are of such low quality as to be rejected for use in the human food chain, or else are those parts that have so little value that they cannot be used elsewhere in either the human or pet food industries. The AAFCO definition of chicken by-product meal is a meal consisting of the ground, rendered, clean parts of the carcass of slaughtered chicken, such as necks, feet, undeveloped eggs and intestines, exclusive of feathers, except in such amounts as might occur unavoidable in good processing practice.
The main grains in the food are corn, sorghum and brewers rice. Corn is a cheap grain that is difficult to digest and commonly associated with food allergies. Brewers rice is a further low quality grain and byproduct. Sorghum is decent quality, as is barley amongst the minor ingredients. Beet pulp is controversial filler which appears to be used in large quantities in this food. It is a by-product, being dried residue from sugar beets which has been cleaned and extracted in the process of manufacturing sugar. It is a controversial ingredient in dog food, claimed by some manufacturers to be a good source of fibre, and derided by others as an ingredient added to slow down the transition of rancid animal fats and causing stress to kidney and liver in the process. We note that beet pulp is an ingredient that commonly causes problems for dogs, including allergies and ear infections, and prefer not to see it used in dog food. There are less controversial products around if additional fibre is required.
Fish meal is a further meat ingredient in the food, but it is far too far down the ingredient list to make any significant contribution to the overall meat content of the food. We find no sign on the manufacturer's website of a guarantee that only ethoxyquin-free protein ingredients are used in this food (ethoxyquin is a chemical preservative, commonly added to fish ingredients, and that is banned or heavily regulated in human food due to the belief that it is carcinogenic). We would prefer to see the use of whole eggs rather than egg product in the food.
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