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9 Controversial Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness
The breast cancer pink ribbon is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. But is our obsession with "pink" products doing more harm than good in the quest for a cure?
The breast cancer pink ribbon. Some love it, some hate it — but everyone knows what it is, and the concept has been widely imitated for other health conditions. The question now is whether the pink ribbon is part of the solution or part of the problem.
The first known pink ribbons were handed out by breast cancer advocacy group Susan G. Komen for the Cure (then known as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation) at the organization's 1991 Race for the Cure event in New York City. Now, 20 years later, the ribbons are everywhere and on everything, from bracelets to football fields to dairy products — even guns. Basically, if you can think it, chances are that a company has already "pinked" it.
The idea is that corporations will donate a portion of the proceeds from each pink product to help fund breast cancer research and awareness — so by shopping, you're actually doing a good deed. Buy a bracelet, change the world! But critics wonder whether we're really changing it for the better. Read on for more details.
The Gray Area of Pink Promotions
A lot of pink ribbon promotions come with fine print: In the best cases, you're giving a company money that could have been given directly to a breast cancer charity. In the worst cases, you're purchasing products — such as alcohol- or chemical-laden cosmetics — that could actually increase your breast cancer risk.
In 2002, the watchdog group Breast Cancer Action (BCA) launched the Web site Think Before You Pink to educate consumers about pink promotions and warn them of so-called pinkwashers — companies or organizations "that claim to care about breast cancer by promoting a pink ribbon product, but at the same time produce, manufacture, and/or sell products that are linked to the disease." Here, seven such infamous examples of pink campaigns that had people seeing red.
Fried Chicken for the Cure
Last year, Komen partnered with fast-food chain KFC on a national campaign to raise money and awareness by selling pink-branded buckets of fried and grilled chicken. KFC donated 50 cents for each bucket sold over a month-long period, for a grand total of $4.2 million — the single largest donation in Komen's history.
Financially speaking, the campaign was a success. But in most other ways, it was a public-relations nightmare. Experts lambasted both Komen and KFC for encouraging people to purchase unhealthy food that could lead to weight gain or obesity, which research shows can increase a woman's breast cancer risk by as much as 25 percent.
"They are raising money for women's health by selling a product that's bad for your health," said Barbara Brenner, former executive director of BCA, in an interview with ABC News. "It's hypocrisy."
Komen representatives countered, however, that the promotion helped bring information and awareness to women — such as those in low-income communities — that might not have been reached otherwise. They also noted that KFC had healthier options, such as grilled chicken and vegetable sides, and that the choice to eat fried food was ultimately the consumers' to make anyway.
Gunning for Cancer
Perhaps the most bizarre pink product to emerge in the last few years was this Smith & Wesson handgun with a pink grip and an engraved pink ribbon, which came on the market in October 2008 — just in time for breast cancer awareness month. "A portion of the proceeds from each pistol sold will go to a breast cancer awareness charity," the company announced in a press release. It did not specify how much money would be donated or to which organization the donation would be made.
The gun was designed in collaboration with Smith & Wesson professional shooter Julie Goloski, who promoted it on her Facebook page. "Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women," she said. "This is a tragic statistic, but one that can be changed. The money raised from this new pistol will help support research, increase education, and promote early detection."
Incidentally, the second leading cause of violent death in women, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control report released that same year: firearms.
Drink Pink
Mike's Hard Lemonade sells a special "Pink Lemonade" flavor for breast cancer awareness and has donated $500,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in memory of a former employee named Jacqueline S., who died after a long battle with breast cancer. Vodka manufacturer Chambord runs a "Pink Your Drink" campaign throughout October. And some wine companies promote sales of blush varieties with pink ribbon-adorned labels. All imply that if you buy their product, you're supporting breast cancer charities.
That might be true. But you're also supporting products that research shows may be associated with a higher risk for breast cancer. Multiple studies suggest that consuming even moderate amounts of alcohol can increase your risk by anywhere from 21 to 50 percent.
"Anybody trying to sell alcohol to promote breast cancer awareness should be ashamed of themselves," BCA's Barbara Brenner told USA Today.
Companies insist it's not just about sales, though. The donations from Mike's Hard Lemonade, for example, are not tied to sales of their "Pink Lemonade" bottles. Rather, "they are our way of honoring Jacqueline," said president Phil O'Neil.
Message in a Bottle
Last year, Sparkletts water company announced a partnership with Komen by painting their delivery trucks pink and adding a catchy, inspiring slogan: "Water that can help make a difference."
Make a difference — or make you sick? The bottles in which the company distributes its water are said to contain bisphenol-A (BPA), a common compound found in certain plastics and suspected of leaching toxins into our bodies.
A growing body of research suggests, specifically, that BPA may be associated with increased cancer risk. One study linked high levels of BPA exposure to breast and prostate cancers, and another study — partially funded by Komen — found that BPA may interfere with chemotherapy treatments. Sparkletts maintains, however, that the bottles are safe for consumer use and adhere to current Food and Drug Administration recommendations.
Scents and Sensibility
Perfume-makers Estee Lauder, DKNY, Melange, and Jo Malone are just four of many beauty companies that have created special scents in honor of breast cancer awareness and research. This year, Komen jumped on the sweet-smelling bandwagon by commissioning its own fragrance, Promise Me, "the scent of inspiration."
Some sniffing around by BCA advocates, however, revealed that the perfume "contains chemicals not listed in the ingredients that: (a) are regulated as toxic and hazardous, (b) have not been adequately evaluated for human safety, and (c) have demonstrated negative health effects." Using its Think Before You Pink Web site as a platform, BCA launched the "Raise a Stink!" campaign to encourage consumers to write to Komen to demand a recall of the product. As of early October, Komen had not pulled the perfume from shelves but was taking steps to reformulate the scent "to remove any doubt about ingredients."
Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye
Avon has done a lot of good in the fight against breast cancer. The Avon Foundation for Women has contributed more than $700 million to research and education, helps fund screening and treatment programs, hosts national breast cancer walks, and is working with the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation on the Army of Women, a project to recruit one million volunteers — of all ages, ethnicities, and risk levels — to participate in clinical trials focused on eradicating breast cancer.
In the past, however, Avon has come under fire for promoting breast cancer awareness while also marketing cosmetics that include alleged hormone disruptors called parabens. One notable incident was the 2001 "Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer" campaign, which featured six paraben-containing lipsticks. BCA took out almost a full-page ad in the New York Timesthat called for Avon and other cosmetics companies to stop using "toxic ingredients."
Research has been inconclusive about the relationship between parabens and cancer — even the American Cancer Society says there's no clear evidence of a direct link — but Avon has taken steps to address the issue anyway. "No government-scientific body has determined that parabens are unsafe," the organization said in a letter to Forbes. "[But we] recognize that consumers enjoy options. We began eliminating parabens in 2002 from some products where there are safe alternatives, including lip products, women's body care, antiperspirants and deodorants, and children's products. If any ingredient is found to be unsafe, it is immediately removed."
Save Lids to Save Lives
Yogurt maker Yoplait got in on the pink party back in 1998, when it launched the now-annual "Save Lids to Save Lives" campaign, in which the company pledged to give Komen 10 cents for every specially marked pink lid that was sent in by mail.
The controversy here was two-fold. First, on a fundraising level, it just didn't make much sense: Yoplait had promised 10 cents a lid, but consumers would pay nearly four times that on the stamp to send one in. That's money that could have just been given directly to breast cancer research. Second, Yoplait dairy products were made using artificial bovine growth hormones (called rBGH), which are thought to increase the risk of breast and colon cancers.
The good news is that the company has since rectified both problems. Thanks to an aggressive Breast Cancer Action campaign, Yoplait is now rBGH-free. And this year, for the first time ever, you can redeem the pink lids online — no 44-cent stamp required.
Pink Ribbon Fatigue
There's no doubt that the pink ribbon is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. But is it a symbol for the cure or the disease?
That depends on whom you ask.
Critics argue that the ubiquity of the ribbon has rendered it not just ineffective but also counterproductive. They say it's more symbolic of corporate culture now than of cancer, and that it promotes a false sense of activism.
"If shopping could cure breast cancer, it would be cured by now," said BCA's Brenner in an interview with NPR.
Supporters of the ribbon say, however, that pink products have brought in valuable dollars for breast cancer charities, and that the pink movement as a whole fosters community and promotes awareness. But is that enough? Many experts contend that what we need now isn't awareness but action. "Women want to see where their pink dollars are going," says breast cancer advocate Susan Love, MD, of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation.
Of course, in the end, both sides want the same thing: a world without breast cancer, where a pink ribbon is just a pink ribbon.


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On September 7, 2016, a new era began with the creation of the world's largest privately-controlled tech company, Dell Technologies.
Blending Dell's go-to-market strength with small business and mid-market customers and EMC's strength with large enterprises, Dell EMC now stands as a market leader in many of the most important and high-growth areas of the information technology market.
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The Christmas Stories
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No writer is more identified with the modern idea of Christmas than Charles Dickens. In some ways, Dickens helped define the holiday that we now celebrate by immortalizing it as a time of warmth and sharing, with an emphasis on family and friends.
Dickens wrote all the stories presented here during the 1850s as contributions to the special Christmas issues of Household Words, the weekly magazine he founded and edited. Included are fictional sketches verging on the autobiographical, recollections of childhood, reflections on past holidays and old friends, as well as tales of misunderstandings and lost opportunities. They reaffirm the virtue of nurturing our traditions, and offer a master storyteller's vision of the real meaning of Christmas.
The stories on this audiobook are:
- A Christmas Tree
- What Christmas Is as We Grow Older
- The Poor Relation's Story
- The Child's Story
- Nobody's Story
- The Seven Poor Travellers
- The Holly Tree
"Robert Whitfield superbly performs this exciting spy novel....Whitfield's subtle shadings of tone, cadence, and inflection artistically reveal the rich subtleties that Gerald Seymour has woven into this fine book." (AudioFile)
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- 26/12/2011
Christmas, sort of
The stories were interesting and had all of the fine qualities of Charles Dickens' works, but I suppose I was expecting something a little more heartwarming. I realize the problem is not the stories by my expectations, but if you're expecting "Christmasy" stories, you should look up some of the tales online first to see if they are what you're after.
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A welterweight matchup between perennial contender Jon Fitch (24-4-1 MMA, 14-2-1 UFC) and Brazilian submission ace Demian Maia (17-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) is the latest addition to February's UFC 156 event.
UFC officials today announced the new contest.
Featuring a featherweight title fight between current champ Jose Aldo and former lightweight title holder Frankie Edgar, UFC 156 takes place Feb. 2 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The evening's main card airs on pay-per-view.
UFC officials did not announce where the bout will reside on the UC 157 lineup, but it seems a likely candidate for the main card.
Maia currently boasts a two-fight win streak after downing Rick Story at this past month's UFC 153 event in Rio de Janeiro and earning a bizarre TKO victory over Dong Hyun Kim at July's UFC 148 fight card in Las Vegas. The two victories came after a disappointing 1-2 run that included losses to Chris Weidman and Mark Munoz.
Maia is a Fabio Gurgel black belt and former world champion jiu-jitsu player who one ea. However, his recent win over Story marked Maia's first submission win since a 2009 tapout victory over Chael Sonnen.
Meanwhile, Fitch also fought at UFC 153 and earned a hard-fought unanimous-decision win over Erick Silva in a bout that was deemed the evening's "Fight of the Night." The bonus was much appreciated by Fitch, who openly admitted beforehand that a loss would likely result in him picking a full-tie job in addition to his training duties.
Fitch had previously lost in stunning knockout fashion to Johny Hendricks and settled for a draw against B.J. Penn. Prior to those setbacks, he was 13-1 in his first 14 UFC fights and was generally considered the world's second-best fighter at 170 pounds.
For more on UFC 156, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
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Debuting St. Louis' newest jazz ensembles, The Thursday Night Revue at The Dark Room hosts a rotating group on stage every Thursday night from 9:30pm-11:30pm.
All shows are free. Please see our events tab for a detailed calendar.
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WESTWOOD, NEW JERSEY – 20 Jun, 2017 – You are cooking in the kitchen of your upscale restaurant, preparing food for the hundreds of guests sitting at your table. As you are in the middle of preparing food, you see a small, black dot making its way across the counter.
Ants are the last thing you want to see at your restaurant. Not only are they an annoying pest to see, but some types of ants can also spread diseases like salmonella. If you see any of these tiny, black bugs anywhere in your restaurant, here are some tips for getting them out and then keeping them out.
1. Know what you are fighting against.
There are hundreds of species of ants that are around, so it is important to know what type of ant you are encountering. This factor could determine how you go about some of your extermination techniques.
2. Follow their patterns.
Although this is hard to do in a busy restaurant, try to watch where the ants are going. By following the ants, you can figure out where the colony is, and that can help you get rid of the whole problem.
3. Learn how big the problem is.
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Ants are attracted to places where they can find food laying around. Make sure to clean your kitchen and keep it spotless at the end of the day so that the ants don't have a source of food. This will also help keep any other pests out of your restaurant, too.
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The Reserve Bank is watching the housing market, but at this point not so much like a hawk as like a dove.
The December monetary policy statement pencils in no increase in the office cash rate before the first half of 2014.
The flipside is it does not see much relief from the high dollar next year either.
It sees growth picking up to 2.5 to 3 per cent, which is still pretty subdued as recoveries go.
And it is heavily dependant on the stimulus from the rebuild in Canterbury, which the bank now expects to cost $30 billion, of which only $5 billion has happened so far.
That tailwind has to offset some stiff headwinds - the continuing strength of the dollar, household caution as result of the legacy of debt from the last boom and a soft jobs market, and the contractionary effects of the Government's fiscal policy, which is expected to shave 4 per cent off GDP over the next three years.
Perhaps the biggest risk to this outlook is that the housing market will heat up more than the bank expects.
Nationwide house price inflation is expected to peak at about 5 per cent which is about average historically and low compared with the rates we saw during the mid-2000s boom.
Likewise mortgage debt is growing at less than 3 per cent a year, though the pace is picking up. Again, that is not a housing boom sort of number.
But the statement also fires a bit of a warning shot across the banks' bows.
It talks about aggressive competition among the banks which, combined with lower funding costs, has pushed mortgage rates to new lows.
And it notes a tendency towards higher loan-to-value ratios, though very few apparently, over the 90 per cent threshold.
But that bank sees that as being contained by the the fact that houses are already expensive, compared with incomes and rents, and by a fundamental shift in households' attitudes to debt, to the point that we now more or less live within our means instead of spending around $1.08 for very $1 of income during the boom.
The bottom line, though, is a warning that if the housing market continues to gather momentum and that starts to spill over to consumer spending, interest rates will rise sooner than it currently expects.


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Versatile and accessible glamour comes in this dainty fit and flare maternity dress with its practical bra-style straps to unhook for discreet breastfeeding.
The fit is relaxed and flattering with a full, swishy skirt to the knee. A black and silver lace jacket is included to wear with front or back opening for different looks as a neat cover-up.
- Easy two-piece combination for nursing
- Lace detachable jacket (wear front or back opening)
- Bra-style dress straps unhook for breastfeeding
- Subtle stretch for the perfect fit
- Wonderful jersey drape
- Lovingly designed and made in Britain
Skirt length from under bust to hem: Approx 63cm.


text: Schlammpeitziger's Jo Zimmerman is a singularity in his scene. A throwback to the pre-digital electronic primitivism of Krautrock pioneers Cluster and Harmonia, while his Cologne compatriots and A Musik labelmates launch fiddly, finickerty symphonies from their software patches, Zimmermann's five, intensely Teutonically titled albums paint the bigger picture, soliciting stately washes of sound soul-coaxed from the circuits of his synths. In 2001, Domino came into the frame, releasing a compilation surveying Zimmerman's 8 years of lo-fi audio entertainment. Collected Simplesongs of My Temporary Past served as a capsulated career catch up, capturing the essence of Schlammpeitziger across its 13 tracks, from machine-tooled melancholy to endearingly off-kilter rhythms. Whilst 8 years is an eternity in electronic music terms, the collection?s a testament to Jo Zimmerman's ability to craft timeless sounds.


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2 Italian air force jets collide over Italy
ROME (AP) -- Two Italian air force fighter jets carrying a total of four crew members collided during a training mission over Italy on Tuesday and crashed into a hilly, wooded area that erupted in flames, the force said.
It wasn't immediately known whether the two pilots and two navigators managed to eject from the Tornado jets. The collision occurred over east-central Italy, and an air search was being conducted for them, the air force said.
A Civil Protection official, Susanna Balducci, told Sky TG24 TV there were no civilian casualties on the ground after the crash in woods near the town of Ascoli.
Balducci said a firefighting helicopter was trying to extinguish the blaze, whose flames and dark smoke were visible for kilometers (miles).
Witnesses quoted in Italian news reports said they saw two military planes flying low near Ascoli, then heard a crash and saw flames.


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With a population of around 5,600, Stornoway ( Steòrnabhagh ) is the largest town in the Outer Hebrides and also its administrative centre. Almost 30% of the total population of the Western Isles, some 8,000 people, live within Stornoway or the immediately vicinity encompassing Laxdale (Lacasdal) and Sandwick (Sanndabhaig).
The church has a significant influence on Stornoway life. Almost everything is closed on Sunday, but things have eased in recent years: there are now flights and ferries on Sundays, a petrol station and a few bars and restaurants are now open.
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Caledonian MacBrayne [1] operate a ferry service from Ullapool on the mainland - a journey of 2 hours 40 minutes. The ferry operates 7 days a week, with a restricted service on Sundays. The commencement of a regular, scheduled Sunday service in July 2009 has been a matter of enormous controversy on and around the islands as it runs against the islands' Sabbatarian tradition.
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There are bus services available to almost all areas of Lewis from Stornoway. See the Council travel site for information on timetables and routes.
There are no national car hire companies on the islands. There are a number of small local operators.
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Visit Stornoway in July around the Hebridean Celtic Festival and you will find the place transformed. This annual event attracts over 16,000 over its four day run and is a focus for friends and extended family to visit each summer. More information on the event from http://www.hebceltfest.com
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Stornoway is the only place in the Outer Hebrides where you will find a selection of shops like in a mainland town. There are both multiples and several independent stores including bakers, a bookshop and an ironmongers. The local delicacy is Stornoway Black Pudding, a blood and oatmeal savoury sausage product.
A dwindling fishing fleet provides fresh fish and shellfish which can be bought fresh from the local fish shops. A good, traditional smokery cures the local fish (Stornoway Fish Smokers, Shell Street, Stornoway HS1 2BS, Tel 01851 702723) [2].
All shops are closed on Sunday except for Engebretsen's petrol station ( open 10am-4pm ) with a limited selection of groceries, wines, beer and DVD hire.
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Most places to eat in Stornoway serve until 9pm with the exception of the Stornoway Balti House which serves until after 10pm. Scanned takeaway menus from a selection of the locals takeaways
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Stornoway has a high density of pubs which reflect the absence of them around the rest of the island. Around half of them open on Sunday and the licensing hours are generally till 11pm on week nights and up until 1:45am on Fridays and 1am on Saturdays.
The Carlton Lounge ( formerly known as the Whalers Rest ) usually offers 2 cask ales, the only bar in Lewis to do so.
The Jâger Room is the only purpose built music venue in the Western Isles and serves cocktails as well as draft beers.
There is a local brewery in Stornoway, the Hebridean Brewing Company which offers 3 different types of bottled ale which can be found in some of the bars around Stornoway. There is one local whisky Abhainn Dearg, which released its first whisky in October 2011.
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Advance booking is strongly recommended, especially for June/July/August. There are no national chain hotels in Stornoway. Arriving without an accommodation booking during Celtic Festival week (check website for dates) is highly inadvisable. Wild camping is mostly safe and permissible.
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If possible, always choose somewhere that is assessed and graded by Visit Scotland for Quality - there is a good listing on the Visit Hebrides website [4]. There are other places to stay in and around Stornoway, but they are not members of the Visit Scotland Quality scheme for a reason. Don't be seduced by the blurb on a fancy website! The best choices are:
4 star Visit Scotland graded Stornoway Bed and Breakfast is found in the town centre, minutes walk from An Lanntair and the bus and ferry terminals. Luxury self catering accommodation can be found in and around Stornoway in five timber clad lodges provided by Hebridean Luxury Holidays
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The Caladh Inn, Royal Hotel and Cabarfeidh Hotel are all run by the local Cala Hotels chain.
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Stornoway has plenty to see and do for the visitor on foot, but travels further afield require bus or car transport. There are no railway lines on the island.
The Callanish Stones[Callanish Stones] are located around 30 minutes' drive from Stornoway and are the island's most popular outdoor tourist attraction.


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The changes, which will bring Britain into line with the rest of the EU, reflect the increasing sophistication of modern cars.
But, the AA warned, it could lead to motorists facing hefty bills to comply with the new rules.
"If you've been happily ignoring a warning light because it's not part of the MOT, these changes mean your car could now be on the MOT scrap heap or you'll need to fork out on expensive repairs," said Andy Smith, the AA's patrolman of the year.
"While it could have expensive consequences for someone running an old car on a tight budget, these changes are long overdue as airbags, for example, have been widely fitted since the mid-nineties.
"It's important that these systems remain safe and effective throughout the life of the vehicle.
A typical modern car has 40 or more computers and a level of technical sophistication a world away from that seen in the early 1990s when the MOT test last underwent a major revision. These changes are important and help bring the MOT test in line with 21st century car technology."
Other key changes will include testing whether an array of dashboard lights are working properly, including seat belts, brake fluid and headlights.
Car seats must be able to move forward and backwards, to ensure that drivers can reach the pedals.
The electric motor fitted to many seats in modern cars will also be checked separately.
Car doors will have to open and close properly. The warning light, which warns that they have not been fully shut, will also be checked.
Other additional items subject to the tougher testing regime include airbags, electronic stability controls, the speedometer and the catalytic converter.
However the testing interval will remain unchanged with the Government resisting EU proposals to delay the first inspection by 12 month to four years after the first registration.
Subsequent inspections will take place every year rather than after 24 months, as takes place in many other parts of the EU.


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The women's freestyle scene across the UK is growing, we are seeing more women competing and a higher level in heats too. The likes of Jo Wright, Lara Johnston, Emily Hall and Julia Slack are rising through the ranks, but it is PWA competitor Danielle Lucas that took the title in 2012.
Name: Danielle Lucas
Sail number: K825
Years competing: 18 months
Best previous results: PWA 7th place overall 2012
Title you have won this year: UK Freestyle Ladies 1st, PWA Freestyle 7th
Why and when did you first start competing? And how did you get involved with competition?
I actually helped host two events in Egypt, entering those and also the Dahab festival in 2011. Then in 2011 I was travelling to Fuerteventura with my partner, Phil Richards, who was to enter the mens PWA Freestyle, and as my sailing standard was good enough I decided to enter the ladies event. I really enjoyed the event, and hoped to do the whole PWA World Tour for 2012, but unfortunately all but one ladies event were cancelled this year, so once again I only got to compete in Fuerteventura, which is a shame as I feel I would have had really improved on my results at the other spots!
As a kid did you dream of becoming a champion?
I didn't start windsurfing until I was almost 21, and when I did I never imagined getting to where I am now!
Did you love competition straight away? What has helped you progress from learning how to compete to winning a title?
I loved organising the events in Egypt, but to be honest I found Fuerteventura really hard. It's a very difficult sailing area and super windy, 3.3 is too big most days, so training is hard. The competition was great though as the other ladies all supported me and at the end of the day you can only do your best!
This year was much better as I knew what to expect, had a better understanding of judging and how to try to plan my heats. The UK competition has been harder as there are not enough girls, although sailing with the boys is great and good to push me.
What equipment have you used on the UK tour this year?
Severne S1 sails 3.7-5.0, Severne Blade 3.3 for mega windy days, and F2 Rodeo 90 litre with 16.5 B72 Choco fin.
Why do you use this equipment?
The board is amazing, super fast and rotates so fast I landed new moves straight away when I got it as I had no choice but to rotate! 90 litres can be big for me in strong wind but I am lazy so it works for me most of the time, 80 litres would be ideal though at times!
The sails, I have used Severne for three years now, they are super light, but powerful, and easy to handle.
The fin makes a massive difference too, when I first got a decent fin I didn't know if I would notice it, but immediately I could feel it was faster, I experienced so much less spin out and it just felt so good!
Who else would you recommend a set up like this?
Everyone! Especially ladies and smaller people for the lightweight sails! The fins are amazing and make a big difference, and the boards is sweet for getting extra rotation and speed!
How and where have you trained for the series this year?
This year, we have been working loads in the UK having relocated our business, Getwindsurfing, to the UK, so training has been hard. I had three weeks in Egypt before the Fuerte competition, but the wind wasn't so great sadly. Other practice has mostly been in Eastbourne, which is not flat at all, but a great way to improve.
Have you just trained on the water, or what do you do off the water too?
Other than windsurfing, I am trying to get more into running and also I do loads of SUPing. I really feel the difference if I don't get regular exercise and variation of exercise too. Also, it's vital that I eat a good diet and adapt it for when I am sailing, as well as keeping myself hydrated, which is vital too. It makes a huge difference to my energy levels when I am out windsurfing.
What are your plans for winter? Sailing here in the UK? Or heading abroad anywhere?
I wish we were going to Cape Town to train but sadly we can't go this year (unless we win the lotto!) but we plan to do coaching and training in the UK as much as possible, as well as really promoting next year and expanding our coaching sessions both in the UK and abroad.
What are your aims for competitions in 2013? UK and international events?
I am really not sure for 2013, as I am working hard to push our business forward even more in the UK market and expand our teaching locations abroad so we'll have to wait and see whether I can take the time to train and compete or not! I will definitely try to be around the UK tour, I would really like to enter the BWA next year as I am loving getting into the waves too!
Check out more news, features and technique with Danielle right here on Boards.


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Friday, April 15, 2011
I know it's not Christmas but just look what I happened upon...
Linking to Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound
Friday, April 8, 2011
A perfect pop of pink...
Linking to Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound
Friday, April 1, 2011
I must have one of these pink velvet thingies...
Linking to Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Perfectly pristine pantry...
Check out this awesome pantry make over at the House of Smiths.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Perfect pink...
Friday, March 18, 2011
Sweet dreams...
Friday, March 11, 2011
Sleeping in a fairy tale...
Photos from the book Candice Olson on Design
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
How to paint vinyl floors has been inspirational to many...
How to paint vinyl floors; POST UPDATE:
Awhile back, I showed you how I painted my vinyl floors but reported that the paint I used had been discontinued. I think I may have found a solution. Check it out...
STIX Waterborne Bonding Primer is a premium quality, acrylic/urethane primer-sealer designed with a unique "Step Change Technology" that delivers unparalleled adhesion to the most challenging surfaces, such as.......PVC, Vinyl, Plastic, Glass, Tile, Glazed Block, Glossy Paints, Pre-Coated Siding, Fiberglass, and Galvanized Metals. STIX is also ideal for use on plaster, drywall, wood, and non-ferrous metals, where a low ambient or surface temperatures present a problem for conventional primers. It cures in temperatures as low as 35 F and offers an extremely hard film when cured. Use STIX on interior and exterior surfaces and topcoat with almost any type of coating including Alkyd, Acrylic Latex, Urethane, Epoxy, and Lacquer Finishes. STIX is a low VOC primer, which levels to a smooth surface and cleans up with soap and water.
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Here's my original post...
When we moved into our 1980's house 9 years ago, the vinyl floors were hideous and in terrible shape.
Apparently, the former ranch hand chopped kindling with a hatchet on the kitchen floor. (We found the kindling but not the hatchet.)
Since we don't own the house, we didn't want to spend the money to replace them. So, I decided to paint them. The project cost $80 and it took me 11 days to complete the kitchen, laundry room, entry and bathroom. As you will see in a minute, they turned out great.
I found a paint that worked on floors and on vinyl siding so I thought it would be a good choice for vinyl floors. (The paint was McCloskey's All-in-One and I can't find it anymore.) I was right. Nearly 9 years after painting them, they are still in decent shape. And, let me tell you, our floors are used and abused.
Here's what I did...
Step 1) I gave the floors a very thorough cleaning by first sweeping, then vacuuming, then scrubbing them clean on my hands and knees with warm water.
Step 2) I rolled on three coats of off-white, letting the coats dry in between.
Step 3) Because there was already a square pattern stamped into the old vinyl, this step was much easier than if I'd had to measure. I taped off the inside of every other square with blue painter's tape then painted each with two coats of taupe, letting the coats dry in between.
Step 4) I carefully removed the tape.
Step 5) I applied five coats of water-based, satin Minwax Polycrylic with a brush, letting the coats dry in between.
POST UPDATE: I don't think the paint I used on my floors is available anymore. However, I saw a show on HGTV where they painted a vinyl bathroom floor. They used a high-adhesion primer first, followed by floor paint. I think a really important step with my floor was the Minwax Polycrylic on top, however, the paint I used was a matte finish. If you used a glossy floor paint, maybe you wouldn't need the shiny top coat.
When the homeowner saw my painted floors, he gasped because he thought I was going to hand him a bill for new vinyl. He was happy to reimburse me the $80 I spent on the project.
Here's the bathroom floor, 9 years later. This is the lowest-traffic area of all the areas I painted. I would have posted the kitchen but it's covered in muddy paw prints because we took a walk in the melting snow.
We're going for another walk tomorrow and the snow will be melting for awhile so I see no reason to clean it any time soon.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Red and white is dynamite...
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Creative idea for an old birdcage...
Someone had the fantastic idea of turning an old birdcage into a chair. I would like to put shorter legs on one and use it for a dog bed. I'll bet the tiny pooch in the photo would agree.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Fabulous overload...
Friday, March 4, 2011
I want this couch...
Favorite photos of my grandparents...
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Best buds...
Monday, February 28, 2011
Love, love, love these mercury-glass pendants...
Sunday, February 27, 2011
We call this cow...
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Wow factor...
Dress by Chrissy Wai-Ching


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Nickelodeon Scores With "Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred," Drawing 5.7 Million Total Viewers
Original TV Movie starring Internet Sensation Fred Figglehorn Tops Basic Cable Top Program this Week
with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11
NEW YORK - Oct. 25, 2011 - Nickelodeon's Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred original TV movie scared up 5.7 million total viewers for its Saturday primetime premiere (Oct. 22, 8 p.m. ET/PT). The TV movie ranks as this week's number-one telecast for the week with key kid 6-11 and kid 2-11 demos, posting double-digit gains and averaging a 13.2/2.8 million K6-11 (+26%), 11.9/2.5 million T9-14 (+28%), and 9.2/3.2 million K2-11 (+12%).
Fred 2:Night of the Living Fred stars Lucas Cruikshank as Fred Figglehorn, one of the most popular internet characters of all time, and showcases Modern Family's Ariel Winter as Talia, WWE's John Cena as Fred's dad and Victorious' Daniella Monet as Bertha. The movie follows Fred Figglehorn after he discovers that his favorite music teacher has been replaced by a new instructor, Mr. Devlin (Seth Morris). Fred gets even more upset when he finds out that Kevin (Jake Weary), his arch enemy, is Mr. Devlin's star pupil and just when he thinks it couldn't get any worse, Mr. Devlin moves next door and begins dating his mom. After seeing his new neighbor bury something in his backyard, it dawns on Fred that Mr. Devlin is a vampire! Fred's new mission is to convince the rest of the school of Devlin's true identity.
Fueled by a solid ratings performance from Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred Nickelodeon closed the week as the top cable net with kids 2-11, outpacing its closest competitor by +8% with kids 2-11 and +16% with total viewers.
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The Wahoo Fitness app is specially designed to bring Wahoo Fitness hardware sensors in contact with mobile devices.
The app supports most Bluetooth 4.0+ compliant Android devices running Android version 5,1 or newer.
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The SoftMaker BlogThoughts and rants about SoftMaker OfficePosted in August 15, 2011 ¬ 5:52 pmh.adminSoftMaker Office 2012 will be released this year. Right now, we are preparing the public beta test which will soon be announced.To whet your appetite, we will be talking about the new features and improvements in SoftMaker Office 2012 in the coming weeks here at the SoftMaker Blog. Be sure to come back regularly to find out about the latest news.Let's start with PlanMaker 2012. It closes the last remaining compatibility gaps with Microsoft Excel:
What's new in PlanMaker 2012? XLSX import now also allows seamless access to XLSX files created in Microsoft Excel 2010. PlanMaker 2012 can now also save in XLSX format, which means that Excel 2007 and 2010 can access your PlanMaker calculations without taking the detour to XLS format. User-defined number formats are now fully Excel-compatible. Even the most complicated user-defined formats will now be imported and exported correctly. Finally, we added the format Format/Cell/Text that lets you format cells as text even if you enter numeric values. PlanMaker 2012 supports charts not only on worksheets but also on separate chart sheets.But better compatibility was not the only thing we worked on. We also added new features, such as data consolidation, a command to split cell contents to multiple columns, new chart types, and commands for automatically removing empty rows and duplicate values.And Excel diehards will gladly find that the commands Copy down and Copy from left are now also supported by PlanMaker.
All customers who purchase SoftMaker Office 2010 for Windows at list price after August 15, 2011 will receive a free upgrade (delivered by download) to SoftMaker Office 2012 for Windows when it is released.
Please suggest that a mailto link be activated in the new version. -cgl (August 22, 2011, 07:18 AM)
Formatting made easier in TextMaker 2012 @ The SoftMaker Blog
Many small improvements in SoftMaker Office 2012 @ The SoftMaker BlogIt's not only the big things that make a new version easier to use. Many small things taken together can bring a significant step forward in ease of use, too. And SoftMaker Office 2012 adds many small improvements. So, let the parade begin…: (read more at http://softmaker.com/english/blog/?p=340 )
Dear SoftMaker customer:SoftMaker Office 2012 for Windows just entered public beta testing, andwe invite you to download and try out this new version of our officesuite.Some of the major improvements are:1. All applications read and write DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX files seamlessly.2. Integrated eM Client manages your e-mails, contacts, calendars, and tasks.3. Built-in Berlitz dictionaries for easy translationFind out more:http://www.softmaker.com
This free beta works until October 31, 2011. By then, either the full SoftMaker Office 2012 or a new beta will be available. You can install this beta in parallel to any older SoftMaker Office.Known problems in this beta:SoftMaker eM Client is not yet included.The Berlitz dictionaries are not yet included.Help files and manuals are still from SoftMaker Office 2010.http://www.softmaker.../ofw12betareg_en.htmYou need a serial number to install this beta. Please enter your name and e-mail address to receive an e-mail message with your personal serial number.
But, hey, BasicMaker will be finally be available! That has really taken some years!!-Curt (October 13, 2011, 12:48 PM)
I saw that email client mentioned, but I haven't been able to dig up any details. Have you spotted anything?-CWuestefeld (October 13, 2011, 12:03 PM)
Hi, did you try to open a .pptx file ? With 2010 version this usually doesn't work. -MerleOne (October 13, 2011, 03:09 PM)
Hi, did you try to open a .pptx file ? With 2010 version this usually doesn't work. Thanks.-MerleOne (October 13, 2011, 03:09 PM)
Hi, did you try to open a .pptx file ? With 2010 version this usually doesn't work. -MerleOne (October 13, 2011, 03:09 PM)http://mschnlnine.vo...pdc08/PPTX/PC54.pptx doesn't open in 2010 or 2012_Beta -Curt (October 13, 2011, 04:58 PM)
Hi, did you try to open a .pptx file ? With 2010 version this usually doesn't work. -MerleOne (October 13, 2011, 03:09 PM)
How could i get a beta key? Couldn't find it on the home page-lekieunhu (October 15, 2011, 05:55 AM)
i tried to follow the link on softpedia.com to request a key (http://www.softmaker.../ofw10betareg_en.htm) but the page doesn't exist any more! So please help. Thanks-lekieunhu (October 15, 2011, 08:14 AM)
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Treat Yourself This Awards Season With A Music-Inspired Vacation
Feb 12, 2013, 11:12 ET
Live like your favourite award-winning musical act and book a trip using this list of superstar hometowns
TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - After watching the music industry's most prestigious award ceremony, you may feel a bit green with envy for the glitz and glamour. Or maybe you're just longing to experience your favourite artist's talent. While you can't buy that type of vocal talent, you can take a vacation that makes you feel like you're "with the band" and allows you to explore your passion for music. So what better way to feel close to your favourite artist than a trip to their hometown? The travel experts at Hotels.com® have put together a list of destinations inspired by your favourite award-winning musical acts to turn your lyrical dreams into pitch-perfect reality.
Winner: Gotye
Category: Record of the Year
Hometown: Wouter "Wally" De Backer, more prominently known as Gotye, was raised in Melbourne, Australia.
What to do? Kangaroos, wombats and koala bears, oh my! At the Melbourne Zoo, travellers can be wowed by up-close and personal encounters with these adorable native creatures. If animals don't tickle your fancy, grab a board and catch a wave in Melborne's east coast and try surfing!
Where to stay? Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is located in the heart of Melbourne and a stone's throw from popular attractions like Melbourne Aquarium and the Crown Casino.
Winner: Mumford and Sons
Category: Album of the Year
Hometown: While the band's members may be from all over, this alt-rock sensation got their start in London, England.
What to do? While the summer games are long over, London remains a hot destination. A place of contrasts and diversity, the combination of history and creativity will captivate any traveller looking to explore the authentic side of London.
Where to stay? The Grand Plaza Serviced Apartments lets travellers feel like locals living in the big city. With access to your own personal apartment you can bring the comfort of home to England!
Winner: Drake
Category: Best Rap Album
Hometown: A Canadian boy! Born and raised in Canada's version of NYC, Toronto, Ontario.
What to do? Depending on when you visit, there is a little something for everyone. Check out a sports game in the fall, visit Skywalk at the CN Tower in the summer, or check out one of the many ethnic neighbourhoods in the city.
Where to stay? The Drake Hotel of course! While unassociated with the artist, it's only fitting...
Winner: Calvin Harris
Category: Best Short Form Music Video
Hometown: Calvin Harris, not Hobbs, is from Dumfries, Scotland.
What to do? Live like a king and escape into a world you only dreamed about with a visit to Auchen Castle or one of the other enchanting castles in the area.
Where to stay? As a family-owned business, The Cairndale Hotel offers you the charm, character and that personal touch so you can have an authentic Scottish experience.
Winner: Beyonce
Category: Best Traditional R&B Performance
Hometown: Sasha Fierce is from the land where everything is bigger and better, Houston, Texas.
What to do? Shop 'til you drop! Like any good diva, a trip to the Galleria is a must for some retail therapy.
Where to stay? Since you're shopping, you might as well make your stay easy and check into the Westin Oaks Houston. Located in the Galleria, heavy bags will be the least of your worries.
Nominee: Swedish House Mafia
Category: Best Dance Recording
Hometown: While the name gives it away, Lund and Stockholm are the locations where this mafia came to be.
What to do? If you're going to live like a Swede, you need to acquire some sea legs and embrace live music. With bands playing every night of the week, it's no wonder Swedish House Mafia wanted to get into the entertainment biz.
Where to stay? Maybe it's the discreet entrance or the majestic chandeliers and mirrors. Or maybe it's the lobby hosting a living art gallery of local and international artists. Either way, for under $200 a night, you can live like a true celebrity at Stockholm's best kept secret, Berns Hotel.
Nominee: Rihanna
Category: Best Pop Solo
Hometown: Does St. Michael, Barbados ring any bells?
What to do? Take a cue from Rihanna, who is often spotted on the beaches in her hometown. You can tan, go for a swim or sip on some refreshing rum cocktails. With options like this, it's hard to not love life in this sunny paradise.
Where to stay? Prepare to be pampered at the Hilton Barbados Resort which is the perfect place to rest your feet after a day exploring St. Michael.
Nominee: Dierks Bentley
Category: Best Country Solo Performance
Hometown: This country-star came to us from Tempe, Arizona.
What to do? Named after the Vale of Tempe in ancient Greece, Tempe's natural landscape is one to marvel at. Find out where Dierks grew up and see for yourself why Tempe has been compared to the foot of Mount Olympus.
Where to stay? Located in the heart of the city, Tempe Mission Palms has palm trees at every corner and easy access to your entertainment.
When awards season rolls around next year, you will take satisfaction in knowing you've got the inside scoop on your favourite artists - they're not that different from us after all! So, no matter where you are, grab your mobile and plan your trip now! All prices in Canadian dollars.
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http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/blog/?attachment_id=122151 Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has dropped midfielder Andre Ayew from his squad for this month's Africa Cup of Nations.
The French-based star got a hamstring injury in training last week and failed to meet Saturday's deadline for players to report for Ghana's pre-tournament training camp in Abu Dhabi.
A statement on the Ghana FA website read: 'I have decided to exclude midfielder Andre Ayew from the Ghana squad for the 2013 African Cup of Nations.
'Following Andre's inability to join the Black Stars squad by Monday morning for Ghana's team doctors to assess the extent of his injury and fitness for the tournament, I have decided to work only with the players currently in camp.
'All the players were given the deadline of Saturday to report to camp in Abu Dhabi unfortunately Andre did not turn up despite being released by his club and air tickets provided by the GFA for him to travel from France to beat the deadline.
'As he did not turn up by Saturday night, I ordered for him to be contacted over his absence but he said he could not depart from France because he was seeing his doctors.
'The uncertainty over Andre's fitness started when the GFA received a letter from his club side Marseille that he had had a hamstring injury so could not meet the GFA deadline of Saturday 5th January 2013 for reporting to camp in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
'In response the GFA wished the player a speedy recovery and requested him to report to camp by the Saturday 5th January 2013 deadline and submit himself to the medical team of the Black Stars for examination and if possible for treatment.
'The club wrote back to the GFA confirming it had released the player to join the Black Stars at its camp in Abu Dhabi on Saturday 5th January 2013.
'Unfortunately, Andre failed to report to camp and indicated that owing to the treatment he was receiving from his doctor he would report to camp on Wednesday 9th January 2013.
'He was further advised to endeavor to report to the camp by latest Monday 7th January 2013 because Wednesday 9th January 2013 was the deadline for submission of the list of 23 players to Caf.
'As Andre plans to arrive on Tuesday it means he would be unable to join any of my six training sessions before CAF's Wednesday deadline for the submission of the final squad.
'In line with my vision of taking only fit players for the Africa Cup of Nations, I have decided that to work only with the players currently in camp.
'I have personally explained the rationale behind the decision to Andre and I will continue to count on him in future matches if he is fit.'


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Angela Faye Martin and the Scarlet Oak Sway will showcase its unique rock-and-roll sound when the band performs from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 30, at Sylva's Bridge Park Pavilion.
Martin, a talented musician from Franklin, added the Scarlet Oak Sway last year for what was to be a one-time show to release her album, "Pictures From Home." However, the band, comprised of musicians from Macon and Jackson counties, was a hit with fans and that evolved into a year-long tour of venues across the Southeast.
The band's impromptu tour makes its final stop in downtown Sylva. The free show is part of a summer concert series each Friday evening through Labor Day weekend.
Martin says folks in Sylva can expect a setlist of the band's original music, a haunting pop-rock sound with Southern and country tinges.
"People expect traditional mandolins and banjos out of the mountains, we play neither. This is primarily a rock outfit," Martin explains. "The first time we played in Atlanta, a rock critic came up to me and asked, 'These guys are from the mountains?' That's when I knew we were onto something."
Joining Martin in the Scarlet Oak Sway are: lead guitarist Chris Cooper, keyboardist Jeff Southerland and drummer Adam Woleslagle.
"We want to take our sound further out into the world, but love playing near home, where the songs were written," Martin says.
Concerts on the Creek are co-produced by: the Downtown Sylva Association, Town of Sylva, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Country Travel & Tourism and Jackson County Parks & Recreation.
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The Central Connecticut women's track and field team earned third place out of 16 at the AIC Yellow Jacket Invitational on Saturday in Springfield, MA. The Blue Devils earned 12 top-five finishes on the day including a silver performance from junior Shelby Tuttle in both the 100 and 400 meter hurdle events.
Tuttle ran a 14.55 in the 100m hurdles and was followed by senior Dara Edge who placed fifth out of 25 with a time of 15.80. In the 400m hurdles, Tuttle crossed the finish line in 1:06.01, earning eight points for the Blue Devils. She was followed by freshman Jenean McCalla who finished in 1:13.46 for 10th place.
In the 800 meter run, sophomore Taylor LePage claimed the bronze with a collegiate personal-best time of 2:22.11. Junior Elizabeth Eberhardt placed sixth out of 43 in the event, crossing the finish line in 2:23.23.
Eberhardt also placed fifth in the 1,500 meter run with a time of 4:45.89. She was followed by classmate Krisztina Dearborn who topped her previous personal-best by just less than 10 seconds. She crossed the finish line in 4:48.36.
In the 200 meter dash, junior Cassey Griffith claimed fifth place with a time of 26.36. She was followed by sophomore Alessandra Salmon who crossed the finish line in 27.68 for 15th. Salmon also placed 15th in the 400 meter dash.
The Blue Devils earned the bronze in the 4x100 meter relay event with a time of 50.25 and in the 5,000m, sophomore Shannon McBride earned a new personal-best with her time of 18:40.22. Also placing in the top-10 in the event was freshman Caylee Richardson (18:41.34).
Central claimed five top-five finishes in the field events, alone. Senior Ahj Meeks claimed the gold in the high jump, clearing 1.52 meters, and was followed by freshman Erin Howe who also jumped 1.52 meters.
Meeks also placed fourth in the triple jump with a 10.58 meter mark. Howe placed eighth in the event with a personal-best 9.72 meters.
Freshman Chelse Terry took silver in the discus throw, registering 38.43 meters, notching a new personal-best. She also placed fifth in the hammer throw event with a distance of 39.40 meters.
Other notable performances for the Blue Devils included sophomore Ronea Saunders who placed sixth in the long jump with a distance of 5.12 meters and freshman Ally Gates who ran the 1,500m in 5:06.76 for 21st out of 54.
UMass Amherst claimed first in meet with 213 points. American International took second with 89 followed by Central Connecticut with 82. Saint Rose (61) and Wesleyan (55) rounded out the top five.
The Blue Devils return to action on Saturday, April 13, at both the UMASS Invitational in Amherst, MA and the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic in Lewisburg, PA.


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In the wake of Todd Akin's comments about pregnancy rarely resulting from "legitimate rape," lawyer Shauna Prewitt highlights a reality for women in that situation in a column on CNN: In a majority of states, attackers are afforded the same rights as other fathers.
Prewitt, herself a rape survivor who gave birth to a daughter as a result of her attack, explains that 31 states have no laws that bar rapists from seeking custody or visitation rights. For Prewitt that astounding fact is personal. Her rapist attempted to get custody of her daughter, "but thankfully I got lucky and his visitation rights were terminated," she said, according to a profile of her by The Am Law Daily's Brain Baxter. She added: "I'm not sure I would have made the decision I did had I known I might be tethered to my rapist for the rest of my life."
In a paper published in the The Georgetown Law Journal in 2010 — when the number of states without such laws were even greater — Prewitt argued that the absence "stems from the images and other societal rhetoric that depict the prototypical raped woman as hating her unborn child and as viewing her rape pregnancy as continuing her rape trauma." In her CNN piece, she blames it on "ignorance": Some believe that women don't raise children conceived from rape, others can't fathom a rapist wanting parental rights.
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Family: Body of missing 12-year-old girl found
Adriaunna Horton's mother lives in Overland Park
The family of a missing 12-year-old girl who has been the subject of a search in southwest Missouri told reporters that her body has been found.
A body believed to be that of Adriaunna M. Horton was discovered by law enforcement officers at about 1:50 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, two days after she was reported missing from a Golden City, Mo., park Monday.
Mike Watson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol would not disclose the location where the body was found. He said it would take up to 24 hours to positively identify it. He said law enforcement officers would likely suspend the search for Horton unless new evidence comes in.Bobby D. Bourne, Jr., of Lockwood, Mo., is charged with kidnapping. He is being held on $1 million bond. Investigators said it was up to Barton County to determine whether additional charges will be filed against him.
Authorities said Bourne was found in a vehicle that witnesses said had been used to drive Adriaunna away from the park.
Her father, James Horton, said Bourne was a former employee. Her mother lives in Overland Park, Kan.
Watson said the case hit hard in the close-knit community. He said the outpouring of support following Audrianna's disappearance reflected the community's spirit.
Watson asked the public to call the Barton County Sheriff's Department at 417-682-5541 with any information that can be helpful in the case.


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Sound Off, Feb. 18, 2013
"For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
No matter how one might want to toss out descriptions, let's be civil in our discussion and not liberal.
Minimum wage is not meant to be a livable wage. It is for starting workers like students and those gradually leaving the workforce.
Forcing businesses to pay more will result in fewer jobs and ultimately hurt those people whose votes the Democrats are hoping to buy. Those few remaining employed will also be reduced to 20 hours to avoid compliance with Obamacare. All in all the current administrations' efforts to destroy the economy are working as planned. Congratulations.
The towns now have to be the bad guys and ultimately everybody will pay. Nothing is free. It may not show as a tax, but renters will pay increased rent etc. Malloy is just playing a shell game to divert attention from his destroying the state.
There are many individuals who live in housing complexes who are not subsidized by HUD. These people who go to work every day pay what is called fair market rent for their apartment. When rent goes up, these individuals will see a rent increase while the subsidized will have the increase picked up by us, the taxpayers.
We the taxpayers float the boat for housing, heating, telephone (and don't forget the ET call home free cellphone), food, medical, clothing. And, if Malloy has his way, a large tax increase while the welfare mentality crowd goes, way to go Dannel!
RE: Governor Malloy: The maneuver to eliminate the car property tax does exactly what the good governor set out to do. To the uninformed/misinformed it looks as if he is cutting taxes. To the middle class and "the rich" he thumbs his nose as he redistributes more to the have-nots.
Increasing the minimum wage is a great idea. Making the base pay throughout the country $9 an hour will assure all minimum wage earners of making a better living than they have been. Of course, each state will have the right to increase the base pay as they see fit.
The federal government is supposed to work for the common good of all. Considering the fact that the middle class and the poor has been devastated over the past years by an economy which is allowing the rich to get richer and the rest of the people to take a beating, it's time for the feds to act in behalf of all of the people.
Just another example of how the pin headed politicians and their puppets in the press do not have a clue. Given the economic disparity across this country how can one number serve as an effective minimum wage? Look at incomes in Mississippi and NYC or California. $9 means different things based on where one lives.
Broke? How can the federal government be broke? We spend more on defense than the next 20 countries COMBINED. A rational person would hardly call that broke.
As long as Malloy appears to be cutting, he succeeds in fooling the gullible uninformed/misinformed. Again, more pandering to the government dependent.


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Tires by Stan is dedicated to providing the best new and used tire and wheel specials and automotive repair services. Our goal is to provide our customers with quality services in a timely manner
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Went to have a tire with a nail in it fixed. In & out in 25 minutes! As usual, they were busy but were fast! Professional, courteous, & fast? Unheard of nowadays! I had gone to 2 other places right off the freeway- the first one told me over 2 hours wait. Two buildings away the second tire shop- the man never even looked up at me, although I stood in front of him for 10 minutes. Took the chance I'd make it Stan!! I'll go to Stan first from now on!
Stan is the man his price and service can't be beat. Intake all of my vehicles to him as well as my boss work trucks I've been a happy customer for years now you will not be disappointed in price service and quality
I came here to get a flat tire fixed and I was blown away by the excellent service! Stan gave me the best deal ever! And his employees are also very kind, and know what they are doing. Thanks so much Stan and Crew! You guys made my year! I definitely recommend this place for any tire needs. I will be coming back...
Muy buen servicio y barato lo recomiendo al 100, gracias
Very good service and cheap I recommend to 100%, thank you
Stan is the Man! That say's it all. He works with your budget and he totally hooks it up. I always shop around for the best deal and I always end up back at Stan's. You don't need to go anywhere else his prices are the best!
As a single mom money is everything I've been going to Stan's for over 4 years now drive from Ventura,CA best price great tires. Honest and makes sure me & my boys are safe. Thank you so much!!!
I've been dealing with Stan for over 25 years. He's VERY fair and treats every one with respect.. That's a good Dude.. From Big Man.. AKA WON...
Just now I said I had a flat tire and he said he'd sell the used tires to me for only 30 bucks. im so relieved. very friendly service. the other tire places i called nearby weren't anywhere as polite and professional as Stan. thank you for the help!!!!!
My front two tires were worn out, I was a little low on funds at the time so Stan hooked me up for two very good used tires for $60. The service was fast and friendly. Stan was very humble and he honored his word. I'm going back there for some new tires soon.
I first met Stan The Man in 1976-77 in my magazine work at Popular Hot Rodding magazine. I was 32. Today I'm 71. I utilize Stan for everything automotive because he is honest and his crew know their mechanicals. For wheels and / or tires, I don't even ask price because I know he tries to give great deals. And he has since for me since 1976. Thanks Stan The Man.!
Stan is the only place I will buy tires He has taken care of all of my cars. Even my daughters little Festiva with 12" tires...You will not find a better place to buy tires than at Stan's..He is the man! - I live in Simi and will drive to Van Nuys to see Stan and Stan only..I also work for Fred's Hot Rod Shop in Simi and Fred buys all his tires for all of his projects and clients cars there... AWESOME PLACE!
Stan , This place is one stop for all your needs Jose and the staff are awesome very pleased they are hard working and honest.
Starving college student on my way home to long beach state. My tire loss air due to the cracked sidewalls. Stan was the only place open on an early Sunday evening. Installed my temporary spare and drove 10 miles to Stans. Needed to replace two badly cracked front tires with two good used tires to remain in my budget. Stan realized that new tires were going to be safer offered me a great deal on two new tires. After safety checking my rear tires, he offered me an even better deal on 4 new tires. I did not have the cash available to complete the transaction. Stan made a verbal arrangement we me in which I was able to drive home in 4 new tires. I was thank full for Stan lending me a helping hand. Excellent service, great person. Stan displayed trust and integrity. Hard to find great customer service in a "make a quick Buck world". Stan is the man.
I have bought 5 sets of 4 tires for my vehicles with Stan over the past couple years!! The service and prices are the best, as I drive all the way from Malibu, I have checked, nobody beets their prices!!
What can I say...Tires by Stan was the last place I stopped at after looking for tires for about 2 hours. Stan's worker showed me quite a few tires that looked exceptionally good for being used. Stan came over, spoke with us and was very kind and funny. He gave us an incredible price on four used tires and gave us a guarantee, who does that on used tires? Stan made our visit very pleasant and was even joking and playing with my 3 year old son. Stan made the tire shopping and buying experience one of a kind. With the prices he gave us and the customer service from him and his employees, we will definitely return and recommend Tires by Stan to anybody that is looking for a great price on tires and get excellent customer service at no extra charge. Thank you Stan for the great service and making our time at your shop pleasurable.
After calling around all day for a set of new tires I ended up coming here because it was the most economical. Great service, great prices , definitely my new tire spot
I was at the dealership getting my oil changed and the service tech said I needed new tires... He was going to charge $360.00 for a set of 2 wheels. So I started looking for a tire shop and ran across Tires by Stan. And he gave me a super deal for 2 new tires and for a alignment and it was a quick service. I recommend this place for everyone. Especially if you don't have dealership money to spend or want to save $$$ and get your kids extra gifts.
Fast and reasonable. Always find you a good deal. Owner cares very much about your satisfaction. Saved me money on my Ford edge and patched a tire chain retailers did couldn't be done. Only shop I go to.
Great place to buy tires. prices are great, people are friendly, and you support a local small business. I recommend tires by stan for everyone.
Thank you stan and jose!!!!! Always so nice and helpful. Cant beat the prices, no hidden charges or tricks!! A+ service
This tire shop is awesome... The customer service is amazing and their prices are the bomb. If you're looking for service with a smile, this is the place!
I went in wanting to rotate my tires on my old 86 Buick and during the rotation they noticed my tire was feathered and had a bad bubble it was plain to see. I said it's okay and was going to drive 800 miles on that tire to get home for Christmas. Stan over heard and jumped right in! He gave me an offer I could not refuse! All four new tires for such a deal! "Merry Christmas" he said! I am so grateful for Stan not only possibly saving my life from driving on a bad tire but saving me a bundle so I can afford to see my family as well! This is the second time I have came to Stanford tires and I will ALWAYS come back here. If anyone needs an alignment or new tires or even a rotation, come to Stan cause he's the man!!!!
Most tire places have terrible phone service. These guys (Stan) is amazing, courteous, and very informative on the phone. Called me back to let me know my tires were ready and what he has to offer. This is my third time here in the past 6 months (several cars) and I won't go anywhere else anymore. Couldn't be happier with them, even though they were extremely busy they still got me in n out quickly. Thanks a million. Keeping me safe on the road
My mom and I were driving down Roscoe approaching Woodley when we went over a pot hole and both of our right side tires went flat. (This happened to three other cars today as well.) We were panicked but fortunately our car had "run flats" so we could make it a mile or so to the closest and highest rating tire place. So happy that we came here because they were fast and well priced! Come here if you need new or used tires. They have the best deals in the valley.
Tires by Stan is the best!!! It's hard to trust anyone but luckily I heard about this place from a friend. I checked the place out and I couldn't be any happier with my service. Fair prices and fast service!!
Tires by Stan hooks it up. I have an alignment issue with one of my tires, so I need to replace it every month or 2. Its a weird size that I cant find anywhere else, these guys throw it on in 5 minutes everytime, its always a very good quality used tire and they only charge $25 every time. TBS hooks it up, go there. for real, Im not playin, go there
Jose and Stan are real Stand up guys with integrity. Today was my first time dealing with Tires by Stan and my experience was great. Nice and clean facility. I'll definitely be a repeat customer.
I'm very fortunate to have met this sweet and understanding gentleman named Stan. I wasn't sure where to go, but boy... did my luck turn out so good! One of his employees inspected and gave me used tires, which I requested. It was a very speedy service compared to other tire shops I've ever been to. The next day, I noticed my car shaking violently probably because of the used tires. I came to realize I may needed the new tires. When I came back to the shop a few days later, I saw the friendly gentleman Stan smiling as always with his pearly whites. I told him about my issue and that I had trouble with my funding. He offered to replace the used with new tires with a bit more money. When I told him I couldn't afford the extra at the moment, he said, "I trust you." This is one of the very few traits leaders out there have when doing business. It made me feel a sense of responsibility; so I placed four or five post-it notes everywhere in my apartment and my car to remind myself to pay back the rest of the fee. My tires run oh my gosh so well! It's so smooth now! I now enjoy driving around in my little car thanks to Stan and his helpers! This review is also my reminder that I have to pay him soon! :-) Stan, if you are reading this, thank you so much for being kind to me and my cat! :-) I will see you soon to pay off my balance, I promise! Thank you so much for being a kind-hearted and understanding angel... you have been placed in my book of the very few people whom I'd visit whenever I have tire troubles! :-) Don't ever change... that's something that makes you special, sir! I'll see you soon! :-) :-) :-)
I went in wanting to rotate my tires on my old 86 Buick and during the rotation they noticed my tire was feathered and had a bad bubble it was plain to see. I said it's okay and was going to drive 800 miles on that tire to get home for Christmas. Stan over heard and jumped right in! He gave me an offer I could not refuse! All four new tires for such a deal! "Merry Christmas" he said! I am so grateful for Stan not only possibly saving my life from driving on a bad tire but saving me a bundle so I can afford to see my family as well! This is the second time I have came to Stanford tires and I will ALWAYS come back here. If anyone needs an alignment or new tires or even a rotation, come to Stan cause he's the man!!!
Great customer service, great prices, excellent combination. I highly recommend. Thanks for your help gentlemen.
Good place to buy used tires, guys are nice they work fast and prices are fair. Only place I go for tire work. Highly recommend
I was on my was to another national tire store but I decided to call stan's tires just to see if they had my tire size and brand. talk to the manager their but I forgot his name and said he had the size and brand I was looking for boy was I stoked I rushed down their and they had the tire I was looking for but way cheaper than the other store. Man im glad I called stans the manager hooked me up and even gave me a trade in deal for my existing tires that I didn't like. I highly recommend this place if your trying to save some cash!
Tires by Stan is safe and reliable source for new and used tires ..I'm a single mom and Stan and Luis gave me an outstanding price on a tire a much needed 4 wheel alignment. God used Tires by Stan to bless me!!! Thanks again crew! And a special thanks to Stan for the great customer service...
It was a Sunday, my only day off. My car had a blowout a week ago, and I was driving on a spare that hole time. Being on a tight budget, with only Sunday to spare, the only shop that was able to help me out was Tires by Stan. Stan gave me an unbeatable deal on two used, but great quality tires, had them installed and even did an alignment on the car. I spent less than expected, and Stan was an absolute pleasure to do business with. I drove 15 to get there, but would not go to any other shop from now on. I would highly recommend Tires by Stan to everyone I know. They are the best, providing fast, reliable service at very reasonable prices.
In and out in 20 minutes! Got a fantastic deal on a used tire! Friendly staff and I'm not sure who other reviewers talked to, since I had no problem speaking English with them. Thanks Stan!
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Book lady keeps reading rollin' over summer break
A mobile library is keeping reading on the minds of children off for summer break in Webster City.
The program started out in a minivan, but had to upgrade to a much larger truck.
"I folded all the seats down and I had a kind of two wheel cart," said Diane Bahrenfuss.
Bahrenfuss is a third grade teacher who started the bookmobile for Webster City Community School District. It's part of a solution to students losing touch with school during the summer break.
"We have what's kind of known as the summer reading loss," said Bahrenfuss.
Children can check out the books for as long as they want.
"Maybe you want to read it over and over, that's OK too," Bahrenfuss told a child Monday.
"It helps keep the kids reading during the summer. It's good for them. They like it -- look at those smiles," said Karen Brewer, a grandmother who stopped at the bookmobile.
The bookmobile is at the Webster City Middle School on Tuesdays and Fridays, at ACE on Thursdays and at the pool on Friday afternoons.
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How many times have you been travelling and desperately needed a complete list of kosher restaurants in the area? Or even just wondered whether any new kosher restaurants have opened up in your hometown? Most big cities will have some information available online for their kosher communities, but the hassle of having to look up a location's individual list of kosher restaurants can be time-consuming and frustrating, especially since even if you manage to find that, you still won't know whether you can trust the certification, or even if it's any good.
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