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I have been attempting to post this post for a week. I do not know if it is the wet ground with our fifty year old phone lines or all the graduates celebrating online. But, since I have had a party line this week too, I'm presuming it is the rain. So, here is hoping it will work this time.
I hope everyone had a safe Memorial day.
Ours was, until Irritating Little Chihuahua stepped out the porch this morning and found the world is fraught with danger. The first time I opened the door, she jumped back in so fast, I thought a snake was out there. She turned around and ran back in the house and all eight pounds of her nearly knocked me over.
What awaited her was:
a Turtle.
The next time, I held the door for her and she poked her nose out and went back in. the third time, she began to sneak up on the turtle. Each time she went out she got a little closer, until the turtle thought retreat was in its best interest.
I have more photos but again, can not put them up. I am going to quit while I am not further behind.
Other news, EMT graduates tomorrow. Both boys have found jobs in Brown County State Park. And, JRock sang a solo on stage with Suede Saddle, out of Bloomington. I have photos to post but who knows when that will be possible. Everyone have a good weekend. Tomorrow is a whole new week.
Perhaps I will be able to post from Master's Daughter's house next week. SHE has high speed.


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EventsDeer Camp
Date: Nov. 13, 2020
Time: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Contact Name: Lisa Green
Contact Phone Number: 262-284-6850
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Location: Memories Ballroom
Written by Gene Jurek
Music by Doug Spartz
Four buddies are enjoying their annual deer hunting trip, but this year is different. After 15 years of coming home with nothing but a hangover, their wives have given them an ultimatum: bag a deer or your deer camp days are over. Only one hurdle stands in their way—none of them know how to hunt. Do they buy one? Steal one? Could they possibly try to… shoot one? With this wacky troop, it seems the only ones safe in the woods are the deer, but with song and dance, a bit of chance, and some audience interaction, their prayers are answered just as they run out of beer. Get ready to laugh your antlers off!
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Join us without the worry of traffic jams, expensive parking structures, or rushing through dinner to make it from the restaurant to the theater on time.
At Memories, it's an easy ride up Hwy 43 to ample, complimentary parking. Once inside, you'll be personally welcomed by Memories' owners and directed to your table, where you can relax, get comfortable, and let us take care of you.
Whether you are joining us for an evening show or a matinee, a full bar is always available, so feel free to arrive early for a cocktail, or sip a nightcap as the show winds to an end.
Our dinner theater schedule offers a variety of shows to suit every theater buff, from comedies to dramas, musicals to audience-interactive murder mysteries, so keep checking back for the latest lineup!
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Man from the South (A Roald Dahl Short Story)
The unabridged, digital audiobook edition of "Man from the South", a short, sharp, chilling story from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale, read by the actor Stephen Mangan.
In "Man from the South", Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a man takes part in a very unusual bet, one with appalling consequences....
"Man from the South" is taken from the short story collection Someone Like You, which includes seventeen other devious and shocking stories, featuring the wife who serves a dish that baffles the police; a curious machine that reveals the horrifying truth about plants; the man waiting to be bitten by the venomous snake asleep on his stomach; and others. This story is also available as a Penguin ebook.
Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make listeners shiver today. Stephen Mangan's television work includes Episodes, Dirk Gently, Green Wing, and The Comic Strip Presents - The Hunt for Tony Blair. His film work includes Rush, Beyond the Pole, and Confetti.
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Would you bet your finger for a car?
Good suspense, about a man who collects fingers if a bet is forfeit. A good twist at the end which was difficult to predict.


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As discussions to avoid a government shutdown go down to the wire and the blame game heats up, here are six interesting takes on what it all means:
It's a Trap! Democrats Should Learn the GOP's Lesson from 2013: D.C. Democrats may be confident that the public will blame a shutdown on Republicans who control the White House and Congress. "But the lessons Republicans learned — the hard way — during the 2013 shutdown fight suggest that Democrats should tread carefully, lest they alienate both their political base and the broader public in the months leading up to the midterm elections," writes Michael Steel, who was House Speaker John Boehner's press secretary during that previous fight.
In a Washington Post op-ed, Steel warns that Democrats may be falling into a trap in pursuing protections of undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, much as Republicans did in 2013 when they sought to repeal Obamacare. The party's most passionate base may not be placated by anything other than complete victory, while voters beyond that base may not feel intensely enough about DACA to support a shutdown. "Considering that Democrats' hopes for midterm gains depend primarily on making inroads in red states, they cannot afford to turn off these voters."
No, This Time Is Different: On the surface, this shutdown fight might look like some other congressional showdowns we've been through in recent years, writes CNBC's John Harwood. But the differences here outweigh the similarities. "Republicans in 2011 and 2013 withheld votes in pursuit of goals that were divisive, partisan and quixotic. Democrats are withholding votes now in pursuit of popular goals embraced by both parties," Harwood argues. "That reflects a core difference between the two parties. Overwhelmingly reliant on white voters, Republicans are more homogenous and ideologically zealous. Democrats are more diverse and interested in compromise."
This Is All a Monumental Waste: "Congress's utter dysfunction is wasting the taxpayers' money and depriving taxpayers of the functional government their dollars have paid for," writes The Washington Post's Jennifer Rubin. And this messy process has to get fixed, maybe by switching to a two-year budget. "The repeated use of continuing resolutions in lieu of a budget means agencies and departments (including the military) don't get the full year of funding they were promised. (Try building three-fourths of an airplane.) Rather than budgeting and paying appropriate rates for goods and services to be used over the course of a year, the federal government must do so in increments of a few weeks. In essence, it is buying bread by the slice rather than purchasing loaves of bread at the wholesale rate."
Our Politicians Are Failing Us: "The shutdown reminds us how the current political environment is failing to attend to the needs of the broadest part of the American public," says Mark Hamrick, Bankrate.com's senior economic analyst. "Even when short-term solutions are agreed to, the never-ending game of 'kick-the-can' does nothing to either inspire faith in government or address long-term problems, such as the debt, entitlement funding, health care, immigration, etc."
While the Pols Bicker, Here's Who Gets Hurt: "Half a million federal employees make less than $50,000 a year, they're living paycheck to paycheck," Joyce Warner, executive director of the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund, told Politico. "This can reverberate and cause people long-term financial anxiety. It doesn't take much to throw people under the bus financially." And only 15 percent of full-time, permanent federal workers are in the D.C. area, so the effects will be felt nationwide.
What a Way to Mark the One-Year Anniversary of Trump Taking Office: "The first year of Donald Trump's presidency is coming to a close with administration officials exhausted and uncertain after two extraordinary weeks of chaos, even by the standards of this White House," Politico's Andrew Restuccia writes. Staffers are worn down, and organizational changes are coming as some senior officials head for the exits, or consider leaving. Restuccia: "The drama underlines a fundamental truth about Trump's presidency: The faces may change, but it seems the storyline never does."


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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead At 58
SAN FRANCISCO, March 05, (THEWILL) – Venezuelan President, Mr. Hugo Chavez, 58, the socialist leader and sworn enemy of the United States, has died from cancer, Vice President Nicolas Maduro announced Tuesday.
Update from Reuters
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a two-year battle with cancer, ending the socialist leader's 14-year rule of the South American country, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said in a televised speech.
The flamboyant 58-year-old leader had undergone four operations in Cuba for a cancer that was first detected in his pelvic region in mid-2011. His last surgery was on December 11 and he had not been seen in public since.
"It's a moment of deep pain," Maduro, accompanied by senior ministers, said, his voice choking.
Chavez easily won a new 6-year term at an election in October and his death will devastate millions of supporters who adored his charismatic style, anti-U.S. rhetoric and oil-financed policies that brought subsidized food and free health clinics to long-neglected slums.
Detractors, however, saw his one-man style, gleeful nationalizations and often harsh treatment of opponents as evidence of an egotistical dictator whose misplaced statist economics wasted a historic bonanza of oil revenues.
Chavez's death paves the way for a new election that will test whether his socialist "revolution" can live on without his dominant personality at the helm.


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RARELY in the annals of great Australian horse tales has there been movement at the station quite like this.
On a sultry Flemington afternoon, mighty Black Caviar made it 23 from 23 by winning a race now named in her honour, beating two stablemates and breaking a course record that had stood for 25 years without breaking her preternaturally long stride. The time was 55:42; never ask Black Caviar to wait a minute. Royal Ascot, her last and hairiest win, seemed far away, though not in the mind of jockey Luke Nolen. ''Didn't drop me hands on her today,'' he said, by way of half-challenge.
A crowd of more than 27,000 thrilled to the spectacle - according Black Caviar the now traditional smart phone salute - and racing diehards thrilled to the spectacle of a crowd in February. It was spring carnival, without the clutter and coarseness. This is what Black Caviar has done; she has made racing a year-round carnival.
In the crush of connections and emotions in the mounting yard, the laconic Queenslander in trainer Peter Moody re-emerged. ''Imagine having something this good, and sharing it with every bugger in Australia!'' he said.
This was the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes, but really, it was Black Caviar Flemington, Black Caviar time. Flemington sparkled in its florals, but also in the now famous salmon-and-black motif. Along the lawn wended an avenue of honour, each post what Caviar has made it, a winner. Its effect was to act as a reminder that no one win in the streak was a guarantee of another; all had to be won.
For the first, nearly four years ago, she had an apprentice jockey and started at $3. She has never been better than odds-on since.
Flemington had a plinth ready for win No. 23. About any other horse, all these props would be tempting fate, but Black Caviar IS fate, and every other horse's fate; ask Moody, who said he thought runner-up Moment of Change was an ''outstanding'' horse. Henceforth, second to Black Caviar is a bloodline in itself.
Black Caviar drew a crowd even to the stalls, prepared to sweat it out for a glimpse. In the breathless heat there, she seemed more agitated than usual. Her head lolled, her tail swished, but so did everyone else's, inwardly. She also seemed to KNOW. While other horses looked blankly and blinkeredly ahead, she turned frequently towards the crowd, watching them watching her, and at one point veered playfully towards a television reporter. You would have sworn that if she could wink, she would have.
Truth be told, there was in the Moody camp a hint of trepidation this day. Black Caviar's last start was her nearly not so excellent English adventure in June last year. ''I said to my girls, I think it's the first time I've been nervous for a long time,'' he said. ''I suppose its been seven months wait.'' Ascot played on Nolen's mind, too, like a blowfly that he cannot swat away.
But that was half a world and half a year away, and she was injured then. Since, two Black Caviar books have emerged, and, you imagine, film rights set in train. Her legend was burnished; now it was time to outstrip it.
Further truth be told, there is not much to be told about Black Caviar's races other than a plain truth. The course was flat and dead straight, so tactical intrigue was minimal. A worthy, but acquiescent field jogged alongside and then trailed off. The ''sectionals'', so beloved of racing aficionados, rolled by under her hooves as if she was on rollers.
Nolen honoured what he has always said was his first and greatest obligation: he held on. ''I gave her a squeeze because I didn't want her becoming too complacent,'' he said. ''I copped too much of a kick in the arse for it at Ascot, so I just shook the reins a little bit and made sure she ran through to the line.''
The course broadcast was drowned out by the crescendo, but was superfluous anyway. The naked eye was plenty enough to behold history. Black Caviar paraded briefly, then was whisked away for a wash and a watering. Moody, ever the racing man, went first to the jockeys and connections of the placegetters, for they were also his. But the cynosure was plain for all to see.
''You're on odds of a hiding to nothing to bring her back,'' Moody said. ''The job was done. We thought it was over. But to come back, do that and run a record, you know, crikey, I'm lost for words. I'm glad I'm sweating, or you might see a tear.''


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Yoga for Athletes: Warm Up
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Do not start training without doing this class first! This is a fantastic complete pre-training muscle and joint warm up for all sports, created by Coby Langford, yoga sports coach & Osteopath, to minimize injuries.
This is a great 29 min programme, specifically designed for athletes to prepare the body for intense exercise. So whether you're about to jog round the block, join in at the Olympics, or get out the racquets on the courts, this programme stretches all the main muscle groups, preparing you for a safe sporting experience!
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26 Oct, 2016
great warm up thank you Coby - I especially love the little blooper out take at the very end!
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Lovely stretches,especially the spinal releases!
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choice thanks. dont play sports, but that was so good after sitting on my butt all day at trg
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A great start to the day!
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I thought this would not be for me - I'm no athlete. How wrong could I be? A brilliant workout! Thanks
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Thank you! Great workout,goes to show just how beneficial Yoga is to athletes, sportsmen or everyone. Makes me proud to be a student of Dru :)
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nice moves and a great 20 minute workout stretch. Thanks Coby! :)


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For the second year in a row, the Flames Sports Network will produce the Flames Sports Desk weekly magazine show, hitting the airwaves each week to provide the latest insights into Liberty Athletics.
The weekly 30-minute, magazine-style show focused on Liberty's football program during the fall, before shifting to the Flames' basketball and baseball teams later in the year. The show was an award-winning product last year, winning a Telly Award for excellence in broadcasting.
The weekly show is hosted by "Voice of the Flames" Alan York and FSN reporter Erin McKeown. Each show will have segments that feature Liberty's Olympic sports, community services projects, student-athlete features and more, giving all of Liberty's athletics programs added coverage.
The show will originally air on the Liberty Channel at Noon each Saturday and MASN each Saturday at 8 a.m.
Additionally, several regional and national networks are already slated to pick up the 30-minute show: Legacy Network (regional coverage – Florida), CTN (regional coverage - Florida) and WSET 13.2 (local/regional coverage - Digital 2 station for WSET - Channel 13). Fans wishing to watch the weekly show on these networks are encouraged to check their local listings for these stations.
This week's show covers a wide variety of Liberty teams, including a look back at the men's basketball squad's NCAA Tournament appearance. That segment features interviews with head coach Dale Layer and junior point guard Davon Marshall.
Also included are interviews with head baseball coach Jim Toman and head women's lacrosse coach Regan Denham, as well as a chat with FSN Player of the Week Hanna Nichols of the softball team.
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