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The Risk Management and Employee Ethics division is responsible to establish, implement and monitor general emergency response and disaster recovery policies and procedures at the college, working with the college Department of Public Safety, the college Physical Plant Department and college Administration.
Response to emergencies of various types and magnitudes and evacuation plans are covered in the college Emergency Response, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan. Risk Management and Employee Ethics, working with NWACC's Department of Public Safety, is also responsible to assist in training the college community to implement this plan in a responsible manner and provide general information to the college community regarding emergencies and evacuation matters.
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NWACC Hazard Profile Analysis July 2009
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Behind the strength of 10 top-10 performances at the NEISA Women's Singlehanded Championship this past weekend, MIT sophomore Robyn Lesh (Everson, Wash.) secured sixth place and edged out senior Hanna Vincent (Santa Barbara, Calif.) by one point for the final spot at the ICSA Women's Singlehanded National Championship. Lesh will make her national debut for the No. 11 women's sailing team in Newport, R.I. at the three-day competition beginning on Friday, Nov. 8.
In other action, the No. 15 coed squad was the runner-up at the Smith Trophy, captured fifth place out of 13 squads at the Harvard Invitational, and finished 16th at the Danmark Trophy.
Lesh registered seventh-place rankings in four rounds, was fifth on two occasions, claimed the second spot in the fourth race, and was third in the 10th outing. Vincent had a pair of fourth and eighth-place finishes, was sixth in the seventh round, seventh in the ninth rotation, and generated fifth-place performances in the last three races to finish seventh out of 14 competitors.
At the Smith Trophy, MIT secured third place in both the A and B Divisions. Freshmen Alec Stewart (Duxbury, Mass.) and Paige Omura (Honolulu, Hawaii) won two races, finished second in the final round, and were third in the second rotation. Junior Chloe Lepert (Belmont, Calif.) and sophomore Lisa Sukharev-Chuyan (Temple, N.H.) collaborated for two victories in the B Division to go along with a pair of sixth-place performances.
Sophomores Cali Warner (Dartmouth, Mass.) and Jamila Smith-Dell (Cambridge, Mass.) finished fourth out of 13 teams in the A Division of the Harvard Invitational. The duo was the runner-up in the fifth race, claimed fourth place in two outings, and was fifth in the opening round. In the B Division, juniors Andrew Stratton (Oulston, United Kingdom) and Christina Wettersten (Palo Alto, Calif.) finished sixth courtesy of two fourth-place and sixth-place rankings in addition to a fifth-place performance in the last rotation.
Sophomore David Larson (La Jolla, Calif.), senior Iris Xu (Madison, Wis.), freshman Jordan Ladd (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands), and junior Samantha Albright (Madison, Conn.) ranked 15th in the B Division of the Danmark Trophy. The contingent was seventh in the second and third rounds, captured 10th place in the eighth rotation, and finished 11th in the fourth race. Senior David Alfonso (San Juan, Puerto Rico) was joined by junior Kayla Ngan (Sudbury, Mass.) and Xu in the A Division where they finished in 17th place. The trio claimed third in the opening race, which was followed by placements of ninth, 10th, and 11th in the fourth, third, and sixth rounds, respectively.
Coming up this weekend for MIT will be its own Sir Ian McFarlane Alumni Regatta in addition to the Moody Trophy, New England Match Race Championship, and the Navy Women's Fall Intersectional.

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By Steven Johnson '13
This month, students with the College of Education and Health Sciences hosted the second-annual 2013 Fit Fair at the Markin Family Student Recreation Center. The fair is a collaborative effort between students, campus organizations and businesses that teamed up on campus to promote health and wellness. The event featured taste testing wholesome snacks, health screenings, free massages and booths on health education.
"The Fit Fair is designed to bring the community to Bradley's campus to get students and staff more involved with being fit and active," said Eric Mason, a senior and one of the organizers of the fair. "We're promoting Bradley's food services and trying to show people the healthy options available on campus."
The fair saw more than 625 people attend and featured the support of the Bradley Dining Services, Sysco food vendors, Campus Recreation, the Wellness Department, sporting goods store Running Central, Bradley health and counseling services as well as nursing students and physical therapy doctoral students.
"I had fun going to all the booths and it was a great learning experience," said Lindsay Waxman, a doctoral student in the Department of Physical Therapy who attended the fair. "It helped me realize that I not only can incorporate wellness in exercising but also in the foods I eat."
Jessica Revord '11, a graduate assistant with the Wellness Program and organizer of the fair, said the event serves as a great way to start 2013 on the right, and healthy, foot.
"The Fit Fair is a health initiative and a kick-off to the new year," she said. "It all started last year when I came up with the idea. I really love running expos, so I figured why don't we do some type of health expo where everybody can come and learn something new?
Revord said the purpose behind the Fit Fair is twofold. On one hand, she wants people to enjoy the free food and activities offered but, on the other, she hopes attendees learn something new about themselves or about a health-related issue.
Overall, she is pleased with the level of exposure and success the Fit Fair has garnered since she and other students hosted the first fair last year. The event doubled the number of vendors this year and Revord said, "It's been really exciting to see the growth over the past few years." She said the event was advertised both on campus and in the Peoria community.
Get Fit, Stay Fit is at an all-time high in participation numbers nearing 900 students, faculty, and staff. That is almost 1/6 of the Bradley community. People who attended were able to come away with some delicious new healthy foods, new knowledge of health related issues, knowledge about their muscles, a free massage, a chance to win gifts and a gait analysis amongst other things.
"This truly has been an amazing adventure being able to start a new tradition at Bradley University," Revord said. "I hope to come back even stronger next year, in year three of the Bradley University Fit Fair.


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On Tuesday night, the City Council voted to pursue a state grant program to install a public "splash park."
If the city qualifies for the $200,000 grant, the park, or pad, would be installed either in Hopewell Park, where Taunton's municipal swimming pool is located, or Memorial Park in Weir Village.
TAUNTON On Tuesday night, the City Council voted to pursue a state grant program to install a public "splash park."
If the city qualifies for the $200,000 grant, the park, or pad, would be installed either in Hopewell Park, where Taunton's municipal swimming pool is located, or Memorial Park in Weir Village.
A splash park is a child-friendly, water play facility, oftentimes set in a public park, that accumulates no standing water and consists of touch-activated pads that spray water through an array of nozzles.
Unlike a swimming pool, lifeguards are not required to monitor children using a splash park.
Committee members met with Meghan O'Brien, president and owner of Medfield-based O'Brien & Sons, which bills itself as the largest supplier of outdoor recreational equipment in New England.
Also present were Bill Napolitano, environmental program director for Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District, and Marilyn Greene, Taunton's commissioner of Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds.
The council committee voted unanimously to give Greene the OK to submit an application to the Division of Conservation Services for its grant program called Our Common Backyards Workshop.
The new program, which was announced last December, allows the commonwealth's 54 cities to apply for a $200,000 grant, which requires a $50,000 in-kind match from each municipality. The city pays the entire amount up front and is reimbursed for the $200,000 once the spray park is completed by its December 2014 deadline.
The deadline to submit the grant application is Feb. 13.
The program gives cities the option of a new splash park, a new playground or the renovation of either of the two that already exist on site.
Greene said the project will eventually go out to bid after the city gets word that it has qualified. She said O'Brien was invited to speak to the council because of her company's proven track record for installing and designing splash pads.
The Common Backyards program, which comes under the aegis of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, requires that each splash park be located within what the EEA calls its Environmental Justice Map.
The purpose of the map, according to the EEA, is to promote community involvement in low-income, minority neighborhoods whose residents normally experience a "disproportionate share of environmental burdens."
Green said splash parks have been successful in a number of southeastern Massachusetts municipalities, including New Bedford. She said Fall River is also considering taking advantage of the program.
Mayor Thomas Hoye Jr. submitted a letter of support for the grant application.
The O'Brien company has built similar water pads in Lynn, Mattapan, Hadley and Holyoke.
The project also requires an Open Space and Recreation Plan, which Napolitano said is being prepared by SRPEDD.
O'Brien said more than 200 spray parks have been installed in New England since 1996. She said many cities have built additional pads because of their success and popularity.
On Wednesday, an O'Brien & Sons employee said the company, which has been in business for more than 80 years, has installed nearly 180 splash pads.
Greene said the state ultimately decides which of the two sites would be most appropriate for the water pad. Both sites, she said, qualify under the Environmental Justice criterion.
On Tuesday night, DPW water division supervisor Cathal O'Brien noted that Hopewell Park, unlike Memorial Park, has an existing water and sewer infrastructure that would be consistent with the needs of a splash pad.
Council president A.J. Marshall said he's visited a splash park and suggested installing a rubber floor might result in less scraped knees and elbows.
But Ms. O'Brien said it would cost an extra $80,000 to go the rubber route. She also said most of the floors her company have installed have been of the concrete variety, and that there have been no performance problems.
City Councilman Donald Cleary asked why East Taunton, specifically Sikorski Field, shouldn't be considered. Greene pointed out that the field through the years, in part because of its isolation, has become a popular target of vandals.
Water Division director O'Brien noted that Sikorski lacks the water and sewer infrastructure available at Hopewell.
In other council news, Deborah Carr said the city should consider passing an ordinance to establish a timeline, whereby an owner whose property has been destroyed or heavily damaged by fire is required to raze or rebuild the site.
The topic arose because of a letter from building inspector Mary Jane Benker, in which she notes that code enforcement regarding a burned-out building at Chateau Estates apartment complex is being suspended, at least until an architect's plan is completed.
Councilman John McCaul, who suggested such an ordinance to a reporter when he was interviewed over the weekend, seconded Carr's motion to refer the matter to the ordinances and bills committee, in addition to placing it on file.
Carr said allowing such an eyesore to languish indefinitely — the Chateau Estates building burned just over a year ago — is unfair to residents at the complex.
Later in the evening, Hoye announced that anyone wishing to post an upcoming community event on either the city's Facebook page or website should call his office with the information.


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The four Irish siblings being held in Cairo, Egypt, have not had any charges brought against them.
A consular official from the Irish embassy has visited with the Halawa family at the detention center where they were jailed.
Sisters Omaima Halawa, (20) Fatima (22), and Somaia (27), and their 17-year-old brother Ibrihim all have Irish passports. They are the children of Hussein Halawa, the Imam of Ireland's biggest mosque.
The four Irish citizens, who were vacationing in the area, had sought refuge in the Al Fateh mosque after numerous people were killed in clashes between supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi and the security forces. They were held at Tora prison.
It is believed that almost 900 people died in the violent clashes last week.
According to government reports a medic was called on to treat a minor hand injury suffered by Ibrihim, but otherwise the four siblings are well.
Joe Costello, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said, "I'm glad that we've been able to report that they are in good spirits.
"No charges have been preferred at this time and, naturally enough, we are delighted to have had a chance to meet with them.
"It was the first time there has been any access since they were detained."
He added, "Officials are in contact with the family here in Dublin and relayed this information to them immediately. Our primary concern has always been for the welfare of the four siblings, and I'm glad that we've managed to establish access to them."
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Recipe: Beet Salad with Romesco Sauce and Spring Greens
I thought I'd seen and sampled every version of beets + goat cheese + greens there was to be had. But the salad I recently ordered at Black Sheep Pizza in Minneapolis, Minnesota lifted my eyebrows and put a smile on my face. What made theirs unique? A tangy, nutty, and slightly smoky romesco sauce spooned over the roasted beets. I couldn't wait to re-create it back in my own kitchen.
Romesco sauce is a mix of roasted red peppers, hazelnuts or almonds, garlic, and vinegar with origins in Spanish cuisine. It's normally blended into a smooth paste and used like pesto to dress vegetables or a steamed fish.
In Black Sheep Pizza's version of the sauce, the ingredients are coarsely chopped instead of puréed. You get a tasty blend of diverse flavors and textures in every bite, and the red wine vinegar gives just the right tangy note to bring it together.
I also thought the salad could do with a few croutons (what salad can't?!). I take a shortcut by simply toasting a few slices of bread in the toaster and then rubbing them with garlic. This creates a more mild and subtle garlic flavor than I'd get if I minced raw garlic into the sauce.
If you are ever in Minneapolis or St. Paul, definitely make time to stop by Black Sheep Pizza. If this salad was phenomenal, their pizzas were even better.
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Beet Salad with Romesco and Spring Greens
3 large (about 1 pound) beets
1 12-oz jar (2 whole) roasted red peppers - or roast your own
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts or almonds
1 shallot
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 slices sandwich bread
1 clove garlic
8 ounces spring greens
5 ounces goat cheese
Heat the oven to 425° F.
To Prepare the Beets: Clean the beets and rub them with a little olive oil. Wrap the beets in foil and roast them for 45-60 minutes until easily pierced with a fork. Allow to cool enough to handle, then rub the skins off with a paper towel and slice the beets into thin rounds. Set aside.
To Prepare the Romesco Sauce: Meanwhile, roughly chop the red peppers and nuts, and combine in a bowl. Mince the shallot and add this to the peppers and nuts. Whisk together the vinegar, oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour this over the red pepper mix and stir to coat. Set aside.
Toast the slices of bread several times on your lowest toaster setting until the slices are crisp and lightly golden. While the toast is still warm, rub both sides with the clove of garlic. When the toast has cooled, cut the slices into small cubes with a bread knife.
To Plate the Salad: Divide the slices of beet across 4-6 plates and arrange them in a single layer. Using a slotted spoon, add a scoop of the romesco sauce on top of the beets. Sprinkle a handful of bread cubes over top. Toss the greens with two tablespoons of leftover vinaigrette from the romesco sauce, and place a handful on top of each plate. To finish, add a few dabs of goat cheese around the edge of each plate and serve.
• The romesco sauce can be made ahead, but needs to be used within a day or the nuts begin to soften.
• A sprinkle of crunchy sea salt over the top of each finished salad is the coup de resistance at a fancy dinner party.
Related: Bring Back the Green! 20 Fresh Spring Salads
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San Diego Range Reviews
I called out American Shooting Center in the roll call thread since someone asked about places to shoot, and I have been asked to clarify.
Here's a link to my yelp review of the place, http://tinyurl.com/a83tunm
Essentially, ASC is very unfriendly to beginning shooters, and, with the exception of a handful of people, has no concept of customer service. No one needs to be yelled at, no one needs to be treated with judgment or like an idiot, and if they want to enforce safety rules, they should make people take a test or instruct them. As it stands, you fill out a little piece of paper and check that you have gun experience and they send you on your way, unless you tell them (like I did) that you are new. Then they **** all over you. They don't seem to care about doing anything about it, since it's been that way for 10+ years.
The only reason I can see to go there for a meetup is the centralized location. There's also no places to sit, so if we have to wait we'll be standing around, and unless we set up something in advance (if they even do that) there's a very high likelihood we'll be line-jumped by range members, who get priority lane assignments, and our wait will be like 2 hours.
P2K is kind of a drive, but I have nothing but good things to say about them. Same with Iron Sights. (I also have Yelp reviews of them, I think). Never shot at discount gun mart.
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Haven't been to any ranges in SD beside DGM (The one on Morena) and so far it have been a positive experience. If anybody wants to go shooting at DGM let me know since I have a membership and I can get 2 people in at half price
I have been to American Shooting Center multiple times, and I have NEVER experienced bad/poor customer service. American Shooting Center was the 1st shooting range I EVER went to, and I told them I was a beginner. They walked me through everything, and were EXTREMELY courteous. They helped me choose a gun to rent, they explained to me all the safety rules, and they showed me how to use the handgun I was shooting. I have also gone with a group of friends who were ALL first time shooters. The people at ASC took their time and explained everything step-by-step to my friends
I definitely like Iron Sights, but it is a bit of a drive, and it takes FOREVER to get everyone set up, if you are first time shooters. It also gets really busy and sometimes the wait can be over a few hours.
P2K is great because it has the indoor ranges, the shotgun trap/sporting clay range, and the long distance rifle range. The only complaints I have with P2K is that they stop shooters, at the indoor range, every 30 minutes to an hour and call a cease fire, and the safety test takes a really long time. This wastes a lot of time if the people who are going are first time shooters at P2K. Another great thing about P2K is that it is near Sycuan Casino, and you can go gamble and enjoy their buffet after a day of shooting. New Sycuan club members get a free buffet
The only place that I had experienced poor customer service was at DGM on Moreno. One of the younger guys who worked there had a terrible attitude and snapped at us when we were trying to sign up for range time. Everyone else there is very polite and friendly though.
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Well at least we can all agree that there's no jerks at P2K or Iron Sights, despite the differing opinions on ASC.
Yeah, I really liked the customer service at Iron Sights and P2k.
I guess the first few times I went to ASC, I was lucky. I was slightly hesitant about making that place my first shooting range because of all of the yelp reviews, but I am damn glad I went.
I think that most people who go for their first time are completely ignorant to guns and gun safety. Before I went, I read up on gun safety, and did some research on certain firearms that I wanted to try; therefore, I could understand what they were teaching me. Maybe that helped too.
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Customer service is great at p2k, but their "proving target" policy is a joke! That, coupled with the fact that I've been muzzle swept more than a few times due to all the new shooters that go there, makes me avoid it whenever possible. Don't even get me started on what that place looks like when the groupons they offer all the time are about to expire!
ETA: I have nothing against new shooters, but take a few minutes to learn the basics of firearm safety BEFORE you have a loaded gun in your hand!
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I havent tried ASC but go to P2k all the time they are by far the best range around every other range ive been to see im younger and ASSUME im a new shooter and treat me like im not worthy to shoot so I will keep going to P2K
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ASC - This used to be my range of choice 10 years ago when I would go shooting with my family, we always had a positive experience and good customer service. I moved away for several years and now its just not the most convenient location for me. Sad to hear some folks are not having good experiences, hopefully thats not the norm!
DGM (On Morena) - This is where I've been shooting since I moved back and became active, location wise its just more convenient. I went a few times and felt comfortable so I went ahead and signed up for a membership (I believe we can take up to 2 people for $5 each.). I've had completely positive experiences each time. They have 2 ranges both 25 yards I believe, one pistol only and one rifle + pistol (I think its 8 lanes each). It can get rather busy, but I usually head over on Sundays just before or at noon and never had a wait. Usually when I leave though there is quite a queue of people trying to get in. There is an older guy thats usually working the range counter who is always super friendly, jokes around a little bit and was great when I brought 2 first time shooters in giving them a full run down on safety and such. (I think it helped them be comfortable quickly because he was so friendly and approachable.)
I'm out of town for the next few weekends traveling for holidays and such but I'm more than happy to extend my discount to anyone that might want to come down in the new year.
Been a member at DGM for a year now and have nothing but Positive things to say about the ranges themselves and the people. Plus the best price for a year membership. They allow you to phone in a reservation up to a week ahead of time up to one hour prior for a lane. Discounts on merchandise for members and always a hello as you enter and a thank you as you are leaving. PLUS they have both pistol and rifle at the Morena store. Member ship is good at both the Morena and Santee locations. Only $150/year for active duty
Edit: Parking is limited on busy days at the Morena location, but the Santee location has a ton and places to sit down and socialize if you do have to wait.
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Just my $0.02 but ASC is my least favorite place to shoot. Staff is rude, prices are higher than any other range I have been to and if you don't have a membership, be prepared to wait a long time... and I mean LONG! Regardless if you are next on the list, if a member makes a reservation over the phone, your wait only continues. On the weekend, you can expect to wait over 2 hours.
P2K is great, only because they have a 100 yard range, however the cease fires get old after a while. The best part about P2K is the Calguns outdoor shoots! Been to two of them and it's been an awesome experience to say the least. Getting to know fellow members, fire a huge array of different guns, and the last shoot, some film maker brought out ballistic gel heads and that was a BLAST!!!
My current favorite is the Dulzura Rod and Gun Club, also known as the South Bay Rod and Gun Club. All outdoors (which I prefer), up to 500 yards IIRC, courteous staff, mostly made up of old timers who can shoot the ***** with you for hours on end. They provide spotting scopes so you can see your target in the distance and there is no uniform Cease Fire. The Range Officers usually take notice if everyone is sitting and twiddling their thumbs and will ask if everyone is ready to call the cease fire and switch their targets. It's kind of a drive depending on where you live, however it's only about 15-20 minutes past P2K. I think it's definitely worth the trip and super fun if you make a whole day out of it!
Now what I'm wondering is where in SD can we go to shoot steel? I know BLM Land with your own steel targets, but I'm referring to a range that has the steel targets already set up. Anyone?!
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Only having access to handguns and being in La Mesa, DGM has been pretty solid for me. Friendly people and fair prices. My only complaint isn't even a complaint but something that worries me when I shoot there...you don't have to watch a video or take a quiz, but just sign the paper and if you haven't had experience this is where it gets tricky. My first time in there and first time shooting since I was a kid, I was a lil nervous, I asked for a run down on the 1911 I was gonna rent...I am just glad I had an ex service member who knew the ins and outs of the 1911. The guy behind the counter had problems loading the magazine, then had an issue with the various safeties, kinda felt he might of been new. When on the range my buddy gave me a full breakdown and I was good, so the lack of instruction thing Is what I think about when I see New people on the range. Luckily everytime I seem to get there, its experienced shooters, and lessons going on, Or in Santee ill get lane 3 in the private room which is also pretty cool. Friendly place though and that membership looks enticing. Thinking outdoor ranges would be cool to check out too though.
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Iron Sights is a great place, but if you don't live in North County, it can be a drive. Clean, friendly, lots for sale, lots of rentals. It can get very busy, especially on the weekends.
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After reading SandDiegoDuner's write up, I thought that I should inform everyone that the SDPD Range is for handguns only, no rifle or shotgun....other than that, read on!
For anyone that is not a newb, you must have range experience, the San Diego Police Range is a GREAT place to shoot. It's outdoors, under a canopy roof so bad weather isn't an issue, no filtered air to breathe....and it's a mere $10 for the entire day, no hourly rates at all.
There are 40 positions on the 25 yard line, but there are about 6 that are out of service temporarily. There is an underground tunnel to get to the targets, so no shut downs for scoring or putting up targets.
The target area is in the 'pit', which is below ground, but open to the sky. The targets are all on weighted pulleys, so you simply remember the number above the shooting position on the firing line and put your target on the corresponding pulley, and away you go. No cease fires, no range time outs, nothing but shooting at your pace, all day long for $10.
The one draw back is that it is only 25 yards, no other distance is allowable. I know that some folks just aren't comfortable at the distance.
I believe that the hours are from 09:00 to 15:00 daily except Tuesdays. Never a waiting line as long as I have been going there, which is about 10 years. Most folks that I have seen on any given Saturday morning (when I usually shoot) for at last 5 years has been in the mid-teens....including myself.
They do have memberships available for I think $240 annually, $120 for senior over 62. They have soda machines and a few snacks if needed. Pellet rifle matches on most Sundays too.
Yes, it's called the San Diego Police Revolver Club, but it's open to the public, has always been since I can remember, which is 1974 when I visited there my first time. Oh, and your $10 fee gets you two targets to boot!
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DGM Santee - Been there about 30 times this year. No complaints other than it's pistol only. I usually go Saturday morning right when they open and there is no waiting.
ASC - I had a membership there a few years back. A friend of mine worked there part time and was also one of their instructors, and everyone was pretty cool towards me. I purchased several firearms from them as well. My main complaint was it could get really crowded there at times, and there were lots of newbs renting guns which made me nervous.
P2k has too many jokesters mixed in with real shooters laughing about like its an amusement park. I just got fed up with everything there including the drive and strictly go to DiscountGunMart now that they have the rifle range, but these days the DGM is always crowded so Im assuming other people feel the same as I do.
P2K is ok only because they have a 100 yard indoor range and trap. Like Atlantaboi said, lots of people playing and joking around.
DGM- Santee, pretty cool I like it
DGM- Morena, I usually go here the most since it's closest to me. Lots of friendly shooters here, people have offered to let me shoot their guns or shared extra targets. Only thing is that one guy always giving FUD. Wednesday I went and they checked my ammo but also asked to see my gun, I brought my XD 9, and he told me that I was commiting a felony for having a loaded magazine in the same container as the gun (it was not in the magwell) I told him what the PC stated and he just said whatever if you get stopped you're gonna get arrested.
Always wanted to try out the San Diego Police Revolver Club but never made it out there.
I have shot at the following ranges and will post my opinion below: Iron sights, South Bay rod and gun, Escondido fish and game (trap only), Project 2000, American shooting center, and whatever the range used to be called in Escondido just northeast of the Ford dealer (been closed for years).
Iron sights is my favorite range to shoot pistols. I always request to shoot on the pistol side as most of the new shooters end up being sent to the rifle side. The prices are reasonable and they have the best selection of rental guns in SD. They do get busy on Fridays and Saturdays between 6-8pm so get there early if possible.
South Bay rod and gun is where I do all my rifle shooting. I liked this range so much I became a member and so did all my shooting buddies. If you want to join a range you will be hard pressed to find a better one in SD. They do have a single trap range but have limited hours because only a couple of R.S.O.'s are certified to operate that range (my girlfriends father just became an R.O. and found out for me). They have a pistol range, 100 meter range, and the main range (50, 100, 200, & 300 yards). Yes this place is way out of the way but in reality it isn't too much further than P2K. This is not a range for people looking to rent a gun as there are no firearms to rent.
Escondido fish and game is another great range. The down side is the wait to become a member here takes years of waiting. Don't fret though as they have public trap shooting two days a week. I have not shot at their pistol, rifle, or archery ranges but they look nice. The rifle range is limited to 150 yards which is kind of a bummer for me. Anyway, I have shot many rounds of trap here. The R.O.'s have always been friendly and so have the shooters I have encountered. Again this is a gun owner range so skip the drive if you are looking to rent.
P2K is a decent range but there are a couple of things I really can't stand about this place. One their prices are high for the experience. Look at the great deal you get by becoming a member... A couple of bucks off per hour of shooting... I will sum it up and say I have spent more shooting at P2K in one day than a year membership at SBR&G. Yes they have a nice 100 yard indoor rifle range but it gets old having to stop and clear your guns every 30 minutes so you can put another target up. I know they have been talking about finishing the dividing wall between the pistol and rifle side for only like 6-7 years now... Probably longer but my only prior trip there was before they had the store and you paid for trap tickets at a little shack. Ok I like the idea that people renting guns should be tested before handling any firearms but if I bring a mobile armory with me to the range don't you think I know what I am doing and forcing me to go shoot a couple of rounds at 25 yards is just wasting my ammo. Finally the good part of this range... They do have nice trap and 5 stand ranges. The prices aren't as good as EF&G but normally things are run decently with only two trips there that pissed me off enough I just packed my stuff away and left. I still have two tickets for 5 stand that have been in my toolbox for the last 2 years.
American shooting center was ok the two times I actually shot there years ago. The last time I went there to try to shoot was probably 4 years ago and after waiting for 2 hours early Sunday morning I vowed to never attempt to shoot there again. I know quite a few people have had really crappy service there and I have never had a bad experience shopping for guns there. I just don't shop for guns there as the prices are higher than a few other gun shops I frequent. The whole members get lane priority is bullwhip to me. In my opinion it is a good way to turn people away from your range. Oh well there really isn't much else for me to say about them.
I have not shot at discount gun mart but after the poor experiences looking at guns at the Morena location I don't care to bother with the drive to even look for anything there. I will say the workers at the Santee location seem a lot more friendly but there really isn't a large selection of anything in there.
So to summarize... If you are looking to shoot pistols for the first time Iron Sights is worth the drive. If you own guns check out SBR&G. Looking to shoot some trap Escondido fish and game is the place.
i really like p2k but the prices suck. also having to proof your gun to get to the non busy rifle side gets old if you have expensive rounds. and yea lots of jokers in the pistol side. nothing like using a shotgun in there spraying every damn target lol
Only one I will go too anymore is SBR&G, became a member last year. Too me it is worth the drive
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I'll start by saying that I own rifles.. and I have been known to shoot said rifles. So any range that doesn't have a rifle range really doesn't get a lot of my time. I do shoot pistols more than anything else, but I rarely go to the range for just a quick 50 rounds or anything.. I'm usually there for hours and shoot a little bit of everything.
P2K is, in my opinion, the nicest indoor range in SD. As a result, it is also by far the most expensive. But, they keep the place clean and their indoor lanes are well ventilated. The place is friendly and it's set up to make you feel like it's alright to relax and have a nice time. Staff is nice and the trap/5stand setups are a huge plus. As busy as they get, the wait has never really been too long for me. 1.5 hours was the worst and most of the time its around 30-45 minutes.
There are a few things that I don't like though. For one, you can't just shoot on their outdoor range on a nice sunny day. You have to book it or maybe they have certain days where it's open? I'm not sure, but the last time I asked if it was open the answer was simply "no". Next is the price. Instead of "per trip" or whatever else, you pay per hour. It's pretty steep, especially since I have a minimum of 1 person with me always and sometimes 4-6.. the hourly rate will drastically limit my time there. Their membership is really nothing special.. you can definitely save some money if you go there often, but I spend too much time on BLM to have ever bought the membership.
Absolute worst IMO is ASC. They are just downright unprofessional. The last time I was there I walked out after 2 hours+ of watching their staff make rude comments to customers and playing (Yes playing) with guns behind the counter. Their membership policy is a joke, not only because it obviously makes new customers feel unwanted and creates animosity between shooters, but on more than one occasion (And it's not like I go there a lot) I've seen members have to sit there and wait for hours too. So you get a huge backup of people, all unhappy. What a failed system. The way they are setup, they should be members only, not open to Genpub. And because they are located right in the center of SD, they get flooded with the spur of the moment "Hey I'm bored lets go rent a gun" shooters so they don't care to fix it. Not that it should matter, but I'll go ahead and say it.. there was an extremely attractive female working there last time I was there. Like drooling on my guns attractive. That may have been the one plus about the place.
Honorable mention goes to EFG for being a nice range, but the long wait times have stopped me from attempting membership. I will probably end up putting myself on the wait list eventually.. before my one and only "vouch" for membership is gone () - seriously I know almost no one that is actually a member there.
SBRG seems to have a lot of good reviews, but its a hell of a drive for me. I will check it out sometime soon, but I don't see myself going that far out of the way for an outdoor range, since if the weather is good enough to be outside, I'll be on BLM.
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I urge you to try the SDPD Range as it is outside, no waiting and is $10 for the entire day. Bringing guests is no problem. 40 positions with usually no more than a dozen on the line at any time, at least on a Saturday. I would imagine that the weekdays are even less crowded.
Once again it is handguns only and at 25 yards only.
I've shot at ASC before and never had any problem with the way they treated us. I wasn't new to shooting when I went, so maybe that's it, but I didn't notice anyone else being ill-treated, either.
I've also fired at Discount Gun Mart on Morena several times and at Iron Sights. Never had a problem with any of them.
Now, I do most of my shooting in Yuma either at an indoor range called Spragues, which is OK, or at a free outdoor range called Adair (Numerous ranges at one place). As far as indoor ranges, I like the 3 mentioned in SD better than Spragues except that you can fire rifles in Spragues (I've fired my .300WSM there before).
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Discount Gun Mart in Santee is the best pistol range by far in my opinion. Its never too crowded, the staff is nice and leaves you alone, and the pricing is good. I just became a member and I now I go even more. I wish they had a rifle range, but oh well.
P2K's pistol range is the worst I have ever been to. Everytime I go in there, It seems at every lane there 4 or 5 17 year olds shooting 1 gun, and none of them ever know the first thing about safety. Its just a very immature crowd there. Their rifle range is much nicer since there are less idiots.
The range checks every 20 minutes is incredibly annoying as well.
As for the mention of P2K's 25 yard range being full of kids, you guys do have a point there. It's usually full of seemingly first time shooters. I used to love the cease fires because I was a smoker. Is what it is I guess.
I hated discount gun mart (santee) because the range was small (50 FEET not yards) pistol only and since I only shoot at ranges during fire season, it was hot as F*CK in there. Zero A/C and only a couple cheap orbital fans (those $10 ones from walmart) that barely worked. It was also dark as hell in there. The place was just cheap but for $12 unlimited, guess it gets the job done. It really seems like a place for someone who just wants to dump 50 rounds into paper at 7 yards to make sure they still know how to work their Hd gun. With how much I shoot, this place had almost nothing at all to offer, other than being next door to Jack in the box.
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Went to p2k, first time shooting clays and I'm hooked! The girls made it easy to pick up the rotation and show us how the it all works. The range had a bunch of rotc kids running around kinda not acting like rotc...but anyhow. Trap was hella fun!
It's funny how many people shoot at 8-12 feet at DGM, the beauty of the place is no cease-fires, I hate shooting at a slow pace for hours on end at a target 12 ft away. So it gives me the ability to change targets quickly and get in my trigger time to get in and get out.
Gonna try some blm land soon!
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Is South Bay rod & gun friendly to use if you have never been to an outdoor range and are going by yourself? I've been tempted to make the drive, after I repair one of my enfield stocks I need to go blow through some pricey 303.
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ASC is my go to range for pistol/handgun. If you don't have a membership, the wait is really long on the weekends and can get somewhat long on the weekdays right after 5pm. But, since I go there at 3:30pm, they usually have lanes open to spare. The memberships are pretty pricey, but since I go twice a week, that more than makes up for it. Even without a membership, it's $15 for the whole day. I've never had a problem with the staff.
I've been to P2K a few times and it's a really nice indoor range. Some caveats, though. They charge by the hour and you don't get to use the entire hour, you have to stop every 20 minutes or so, take a 5 minute break and then begin shooting again. This is so the guys at the 100 yard range can pick up their targets. It's very nice, though, the only 100 yard indoor range in San Diego I've been to. The staff is very friendly.
Iron Sights is the one near Oceanside. This is very much like ASC. Long waits during the weekends, but cheap pricing for the entire day. We found a pistol bayonet there and bought it for kicks for our dad. But, this was when I was working in Carlsbad and it took a very short time to get there.
By far my favorite range is Escondido Fish and Game Association. This is an outdoor range. It took me an entire year to get in due to the wait list and I am told that the list is now 3 years long!! Anyone who wants to get in needs to get their applications in like yesterday. Or last year. All new members are now provisional members who need to work a mandatory 6 hours of volunteer work. I like to work it off by doing coaching the Jr Rifle and Jr Pistol matches. They are a lot more fun than range cleanup and plus I get to check out how they run things for when my own kids will compete. I already have my required six hours, but I''m going to continue to coach due to the fun factor and to make sure I get in next year. There's a pistol, archery, tomahawk (!!! what?), shotgun, 100 yard rifle and 150 yard rifle range. There is a campground as well, but you need permission to use it. There are also bathroom facilities, a club house where range business is conducted and other amenities. Weekly and monthly events are run for very low prices. If you can get in to this range, I highly recommend it. The RSOs and board members are very friendly and will answer any questions you might have.
I first shot at Discount on Morena many moons ago and bought my first pistol from them. I have shot and trained at ASC and had pretty good experiences there. I took all of their classes on pistols and shotguns several years ago.
Was a member at Project 2000 for several years when the kids were young. They started in their Youth Shooting program and I coached for them for a while.
I just joined SBRG this year because several of my friends shoot there and are members and RO's. I love shooting on their rifle range. Around Christmas time I spent a whole day there shooting my reloads. Good fun!
If anyone is interested, I got word from a former operator that Academi (Blackwater) is offering a pistol course here in SD. You can look them up on line. I was told that it's defenitely worth the coin, expert training and friendly service.
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+1 for San Diego Police Revolver Club Range. Always nice, smooth, laid back and cheap.
And another +1 for ASC being dicks. Think that's why I still go there every now and again, reminds me of home.
I am a member of South Bay Rod and Gun Club. I live in Chula Vista so It is only 17 miles from my house. It's a great place to shoot (no rent; no guns to rent) free first target and 50cents for aditional targets. I just love this place.
I might see how some of you guys would feel that ASC is a buncha' jerks. I'm convinced that if I didn't go in there with a Mr. Roger's smile on my face and a glad hand I might feel the same way but Steve, who usually works the range counter and has been there for 5 years, was very helpful to me, even on that fateful day where I walked in with my 'AR and fired a gun for the first time in my life. Honestly, I just talk to Mel and Steve, I don't want the find truth in the Yelp reviews. The membership is steep at $350, not worth it IMO.
Discount Gun Mart in Morena is the other range I've gone too, and I like it a lot. The shop and the range itself is in much better shape than ASC and there's more room for everyone. Their prices are a little better and the 'ammo is more abundant. I enjoy the almost too-cold air conditioning, and the staff has treated me well. Only down-side for me is that they don't allow shot guns, which forces me to go to ASC because they will take any shotgun and its load as long as there's a stock. Their membership is only $250, which is a better deal than ASC IMO.
I have to make a comment on the jerk attitudes of gun store employees, especially range ones: I've seen a lot of Facebook/Instagram clowns in there whose sole purpose is to take pictures, video and act a fool in front of their half-naked giggling bimbo friends, and I don't have a problem with that, but not when death-dealing tools are lying around; guns are a serious matter. Some of the gunners I've overheard are also jerks themselves-guess they're too f**king tacti-cool to have a pleasant demeanor to someone who's just trying to do their jobs. Being in the service/b**ch industry myself, I can see how an employee would develop a bad attitude in response. In any case, I've had nothing but good experiences with ASC and DGM-Morena...
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I will gladly take a few more minutes and drive to DGM on Morena blvd...especially now that they have a range for rifles.
If you need a bit of mentoring, you can rent range time at the Glock Store on Murphy Canyon road...those dudes are really gentle.
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ASC is the worst shooting range I've ever been to. I refuse to go there anymore. It's the only place I've ever been hit by ricochets. It's the only place I've been swept by newb shooters. It's the only place I've been told by the employees to go to a different range if I didn't like it. It's the only place that the viewing wall is literally riddled with bullet holes. The staff is rude, the wait is stupid, stupid long. I will never go there again for more reasons than these, but this is only the range review.
Discount in Santee is great for a typical zero wait time. I like the electronic targets. But it's a drag that it's handgun only, and only 50ft. Plus the ventilation is crap. So every time I leave there i feel like crud and my throat is hashed up. I really wish they'd improve the ventilation. As the other guy said, they had an oscillating fan on the new side. That is definitely not what should be in an enclosed range. I do like the staff and it is close. If they'd fix the air, I'd be there every weekend.
P2K is usually where I go, but I try to make it there late so there is no waiting. We have waited 2 hours to shoot a round of trap there. Definitely not ideal. Very clean joint, though. I don't believe you get charged during the cease fire, but I could be completely wrong. Regarding the proof targets.....I saw a dude walk in with a 45-70, put the target at about 3m, shoot three shots, and walk out......Interesting.
I really like Iron Sights, but the wait can be a bit long (we always go with a member) and it is a seriously long drive for us out in East County. Nice staff, another clean joint.
Need to try SBRGC and Pala one of these days.Pala is a very, very long drive for me, though.
I've only shot trap and a steel shoot at Esco. Nice place, but another brutal drive. Kind of a good ole boy atmosphere there, but everyone was cool.
Went to P2k today for the first time, I dont think I'll be going back. It's definitely a very nice indoor range and the staff is nice, but it is on the pricier side. I also didn't like the whole cease fire routine, and the fact that when a staff member goes in there (during cease fire) they touch and move your guns. That just reeeeally got under my skin. I'll stick to DGM on morena, and I still need to check out the South bay Rod Gun Club
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- Install Python and Wing. See the generic Quickstart Guide for installation instructions.
- Install GTK and PyGTK. If you are on Linux, you may already have one or both installed, or you may be able to install them using your distribution's package manager. Otherwise, check out the gtk website and pygtk website.
- Start Wing from the Start menu on Windows, the Finder or OS X, or by typing wing6.1 on the command line on Linux other Posix systems. Once Wing has started, you may want to switch to reading this How-To from the Help menu. This will add links to the functionality of the application.
- Select Show Python Environment from the Source menu and if the Python version reported there doesn't match the one you're using with PyGTK, then select Project Properties from the Project menu and use the Python Executable field to select the correct Python version.
- Add some files to your project, and set the main entry point with Set Main Debug File in the Debug menu.
- Save your project to disk. Use a name ending in .wpr.
- You should now be able to debug your PyGTK application from within Wing. If you see ImportErrors on the PyGTK modules, you will need to add Python Path in the Debug tab of Project Properties, accessed from the Project menu.
Auto-completion and Source Assistant
To obtain auto-completion options and call signature information in Wing Pro's Source Assistant, you may need to run a script that converts from PyGTK's defs files into Python interface files that Wing's source analyser can read. This is only necessary if you are working with PyGTK significantly different than version 2.7.4, because Wing ships with pre-built interface information for PyGTK 2.7.4. If you do need to build interface files, do so as follows:
- Download the pygtk_to_pi.py script and the PyGTK sources for your version of PyGTK if you don't already have them.
- Run as described within the script to produce a *.pi file for each *.so or *.pyd file in the PyGTK sources.
- Copy these *.pi files into the installed copy of PyGTK, so they sit next to the compiled *.so or *.pyd extension module file that they describe.
- Wing should now provide auto-completion and (in Wing Pro) Source Assistant information when you import gtk and type gtk. in the editor.
With newer PyGTK versions, it may be necessary to make modifications to the pygtk_to_pi.py script to track changes in the nature of the source base.
Using a GUI Builder
Wing doesn't currently include a GUI builder for PyGTK but it can be used with other tools, such as glade.
To use an external GUI builder, configure Wing to automatically reload files that are altered by the GUI builder. This is done in Preferences in the Files / Reloading area.
Then you can run Wing and your GUI builder at the same time, working with both in an almost seamless manner.
A Caveat: Because Python lends itself so well to writing data-driven code, you may want to reconsider using a GUI builder for some tasks. In many cases, Python's introspection features make it possible to write generic GUI code that you can use to build user interfaces on the fly based on models of your data and your application. This can be much more efficient than using a GUI builder to craft individual menus and dialogs by hand. In general hand-coded GUIs also tend to be more maintainable.
Details and Notes
- Building GTK from sources can be a challenge. Wingware has developed some build support scripts which we can provide on request. We also have patches that allow GTK to be relocated after building on Linux/Unix.
- Native look and feel on Windows is provided by the gtk-wimp theme. If you plan to deploy on Windows, you may wish to contact us to obtain our latest performance patches for GTK on Windows.
Unfortunately not all of our patches have been merged into the current GTK sources, although we have contributed patches in all cases so they can be retrieved from the source forge bug tracker as well.
Related Documents
Wing provides many other options and tools. For more information:
- Wing Reference Manual, which describes Wing in detail.
- Quickstart Guide which contains additional basic information about getting started with Wing.


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Feb. 20, 2007
For the first time in 32 years, the Bisons will match up against the number one ranked team in the country, when they face Vanderbilt on Wednesday, February 21.
The last time a Lipscomb baseball team played a number one ranked team it was against the University of South Alabama during the NAIA era on April 12, 1975.
On that day, the Bisons upset South Alabama with a double-header sweep of the Jaguars. Bisons' pitcher, Bo McLaughlin, the winner of game one, returned to the mound in game two, to pitch four innings of relief.
McLaughlin was later drafted by the Houston Astros in the first round of the 1975 draft. He was the fourteenth overall pick, and the only Bisons player ever to play in the Majors. His career also featured stints with the Atlanta Braves and Oakland Athletics.
After the games (which Lipscomb won by scores of 10-5 and 7-6), the Bisons head coach Ken Dugan said, "These certainly were big victories for us. In fact this may have been some our biggest wins ever."
Now, the Bisons will try to replicate the accomplishment against Vanderbilt.
"It is a turning point game in Lipscomb baseball," assistant coach Brian Ryman said. "A win could change the program forever. Our guys believe we can win. We just have to play our game, minimize mistakes, and who knows what will happen."
Senior right-hander John King will receive the start for Lipscomb. King, a transfer from Birmingham Southern, did not give up an earned run in his last start against Auburn.
"I am really pumped up about tomorrows game," King said. "We are just going to go in there, do our best, and play our game. Obviously they are a great team, but we are confident that we can go out there and compete with anybody we face.
"On a personal level, I am definitely excited about the opportunity to start against the number one team in the country. But you have to keep things in perspective and remember that every game is equally important and every win counts the same."
The game which will take place at Hawkins Field on the Vanderbilt campus is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.


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MLS Postgame Quote Sheet
LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders FC
Sunday, May 26, 2013
The Home Depot Center
LA Galaxy Head Coach Bruce Arena
On tonight's win:
"I thought our start to the game was real good. The guys had a real positive about getting out there tonight. I think this year, for large parts of the year, we have played pretty well just have been a little bit inconsistent, a little bit unlucky at times. I think at least tonight we rewarded ourselves and got the result we disserved."
On Robbie Rogers making his Galaxy debut:
"What it means, and all those other aspects, I'll let others comment on. In terms of a player he can't be judged tonight, he can't be judged in the next couple of weeks. Down the road he could be judged as a player, it's way too early. We're just fortunate that the game played out the way it did and there was an opportunity to get him on the field. But he has a way to go and it's going to take some time and we'll be patient with him. … I think that's just (as) important to get it past all of us, and now he can go about the business of being a player and moving himself forward because it's going to take some time."
On how Rogers handled the moment:
"I think he did well. I thought he did well with all the lead up to this and what more can you say."
On what the plan is for Rogers going forward:
"He just has to start training on a daily basis and being involved as much as he can in games. We have an Open Cup game Wednesday that he can be involve and continue to move forward with league matches and training. In a lot of ways the easy part is over, now the difficult part remains and that's getting him positioned to play and that's going to take some time. Our expectations for Robbie are not anything big in the near future, it's just going to take time. The plan is just to move him along and see how he progresses and hopefully he can get back to where we thank he can be as a player."
On Robbie Keane's hat trick:
"The first one was a big goal. It got us to 2-0. There was a little chaos over the penalty kicks, and I didn't see that, but Robbie had a good game and we were happy to get him off the field. Of course he will be traveling to London tomorrow, I believe, but he did his job and got us three goals tonight."
On Gyasi Zardes' first career start:
"I thought he played well he was dangerous and was a handful for the Seattle backline for the 80 some odd minutes he played. I think it was a good performance. He is going to get better as we move forward he is still relatively young and we anticipate that he is going to continue to improve as a player."
LA Galaxy Midfielder Robbie Rogers:
On making his Galaxy debut:
"Earlier today I was a bit nervous. I don't know why. I just had two like hours before I actually left my apartment and I was like, "Oh gosh." But once I got to the stadium it felt totally normal. The guys made it really easy, they played so well tonight, first half especially. So it made my experience very enjoyable, no pressure at all coming on obviously and just got to enjoy myself and take it all in."
On what went through his mind as he entered the game:
"If you were to see my face I just had a huge smile of enjoyment, of, "this is OK, I'm back, this is normal." This was great, very supportive. I keep saying the word normal but it was. And once I got on, and obviously (got) the support, I just kind of zoned in and was hoping to maybe get a goal or something. So, it's just good to be back and I'm excited to move on from here."
On how he felt out on the field:
"I was happy to get a few touches. I thought my running felt pretty good, I felt like I hadn't lost too much speed. But again, it was, you know, 4-0 and I think Seattle today wasn't at its best and I'm sure (Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach) Sigi (Schmid) will say the same. It was just good to be back so that I can get my feet wet."
On the day overall:
"It was perfect. It was really perfect. We won, which was the most important. My family was here, my friends, my grandparents who live in Palos Verdes. I think the first training session the Galaxy ever had on The Home Depot Center pitch I think I was here training with the Galaxy because Sigi was coach so I've kind of been on this huge journey to figure out my life and now I'm back here, I think, kind of where I'm supposed to be."
On what's next:
"It's back to the grind of finding way to be successful and kind of getting that edge above other athletes."
LA Galaxy Forward Robbie Keane
On the victory:
"From the first minute of the game I thought we set the tone that 'get in their faces' and 'don't give them a second on the ball' and that stopped them from playing. It worked obviously in our favor because every time we got the ball we moved it quickly and kept sneaking balls off of them and made it very, very difficult for them. In the first half I thought we played very, very well."
On scoring his first hat trick in MLS:
"It's obviously always nice to score. One, two, three or four, it really doesn't matter. As a striker, ultimately, you are judged on scoring goals, so of course it's great to score the hat trick but the most important thing is getting the three points and bouncing back after the defeat last week against Red Bulls, which we certainly didn't deserve to lose."
On Robbie Rogers:
"He got a great reception from the fans. I'm sure he's delighted to get that off his back now and now maybe, after this press conference, he can concentrate on just being totally part of the team and being a Galaxy player and none of this nonsense that comes along with it. So I'm sure after this it will be all over and he can just concentrate now on being a Galaxy player."
LA Galaxy Forward Landon Donovan
On the first half performance:
"I think our start was really good, not just the goals but the energy. The way we pressed, the aggressive nature we played with. We made tackles, we passed the ball well, we got a lot of chances and then when we had the chance to score we scored. It was as well as we've played all year."
On what Robbie Rogers brings to the team:
"Once he's fully fit he's a true wide player that we haven't had in a long time and I know Bruce has been searching for a player like that. On one hand, we lose one of our most influential players, which is tough, but we're getting a guy who's been very effective in this league and we're really excited to have him."
On what the team takes from Rogers' courage to return:
"I think every person will take something from it individually. For me, it's inspiring in that it's OK to be who we are. We all have differences, we all have things were going through and for him to accept who he is and be proud of who he is I think inspires all of us, both as athletes and as people."
On when people will focus on Rogers' soccer life over his personal life:
"I think eventually we'll get to that point and that's the hope. But for now, because of the nature of the way sports have been for so many years, the macho-culture that's been embraced by everybody, it's of interest to everybody. So now, for us, hopefully the hype of it is over and for him too. We can just get back to getting comfortable which is what he wants to do."
Seattle Sounders FC Quotes
Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Sigi Schmid
On the Sounders' performance:
"Our passing was more negative and back, we tried to dump too many long balls instead of playing over the wings a little bit more. We never forced them to defend for periods of time so we were constantly on our heels."
On evaluating a loss like this:
"When you beat San Jose 4-0 that's not going to say you're going to win every game 4-0 and when you lose here 4-0 that's not going to say you're going to lose every game 4-0. You have to evaluate a body of work; you can't react to an individual game or individual 10 minutes or a half or whatever. There's got to be some accountability and we'll address that."
On the penalties:
"I didn't think the first one was a penalty, I thought it was a good tackle by Djimi Traore. I thought the second one was a penalty, but I didn't think the first one was."
On Robbie Rogers' return
"It's great. I talked to Robbie briefly before the game and it's great that he's back. I'm happy he's back and we allowed it to be a nice night for him as we played poorly."
Seattle Sounders FC Goalkeeper Michael Gspurning
On losing 4-0:
It's absolutely not up to our standard and we have to sit together and talk about this one. It's important we stay together and sometimes instead of pointing fingers we as a team need to join together and figure it out."
On how they bounce back from this loss:
"For us, the next game can't be soon enough. I think most of the guys would want to play tomorrow because that's the only way you can make changes for the future."
On the penalty kicks:
"On the first one I felt good. The first one we were still in the game because I made the save. Then of course on the second one, that leaves the thoughts of 'What is he doing? Is he changing direction? There was nothing I could do on the second one. It's just unfortunate that he can retake the penalty."
Seattle Sounders FC Midfielder Mauro Rosales
On the game:
"It wasn't our best game. From our form to our rhythm that we've had from past games, we did not have it today. Today the first half was really a disaster. We have to move forward. It's tough to solve but the team has enough experience to step up in the next few games. "
On how the team overcomes this game:
"We have to forget about what we did tonight. Tonight, we did everything wrong. When we had the good rhythm of games, we were in rhythm and this is how we have to play. Not today, not in the first half and not in the second half did we control the game but at least in the second we did it more together as a group. We faced the second half with a different mentality and we needed this mentality in the first half before the goals."


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Roads were a hot topic Wednesday at the Sturgis City Commission meeting.
Roads were a hot topic Wednesday at the Sturgis City Commission meeting.
Among the goals for Sturgis 2022 is improving streets in the community. Ideally, the focus is on making Sturgis have one of the best street systems in the state.
The South Street reconstruction project was discussed by commissioners and city engineer Barry Cox.
About 1,100 feet of East South Street from Nottawa toward Sunnyfield was debated.
Widening the road and adding curb, gutter and storm draining improvements were brought up by Cox. In addition, the commission talked about parking and adding safety lines for bicycle lanes.
It is one of two major projects the city is considering for 2013.
A grant from the state of just under $298,000 was awarded for the project, but will not cover the estimated cost of $513,000.
The overview from Cox was a positive one for commissioners, as the city will look to complete the interests of the roadway. Parking on the section of the road was discussed and Mayor Ken Malone said it is definitely a "tough issue" moving forward.
In regard to curb and gutter additions, Cox said the road would be widened to accommodate those upgrades. On the east end of South Street it is curbed and widened for parking.
Commissioners agreed that working on the roads is important.
Aside from repairing South Street, access to Oak Lawn park was considered Wednesday by commissioners.
Commissioner Ina Taulbee said having an access to the cemetery from South Street is important.
"I still say we should have access to the cemetery from South Street," she said. "We should keep that open, whether we put up a gate or whatever."
Taulbee said using a gate at the access along with one by the maintenance building are options. In addition, if the commissioners are to move forward in possibly closing access to the grounds, they could discuss one of the two Nottawa entries or the one from Monroe Street.
Previously, the commission had talked about people driving through the cemetery to avoid certain roads and stop signs. There are five access points to the cemetery and Cox noted that a vehicle access has been eliminated in the past.
"Reducing the number of accesses could reduce drive-through traffic and possibly vandalism," Cox said.
Yet, many of the cemetery plots now used are on the east side, so it is used more often, commissioner Karl Littman said.
Many commissioners agreed with having less drive-through at the cemetery is preferable. Several commissioners said gates could be a viable option. Malone said the access should be left as it is for now while the commission continues to gather information and discusses the project.
Also discussed Wednesday was the Sturgis Neighborhood Program's acceptance of a bid for demolition of two properties.


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The Cannes Cinéfondation and Short Films Jury, presided over by Michel Gondry, awarded their prizes on Friday evening to three films chosen from 1,600 submissions.
Comprised of student films from Asia, the US and Europe, the awards are as follows: First prize to Germany's The Letter by Doroteya Droumeva, second prize to Drari from France's Kamal Lazraq and third prize to Fly By Night from South Korea's Son Tai-gyum.
The prizes come with a purse of Euros 15,000, Euros 11,250 and Euros 7,500 respectively.
In making the announcement, the festival noted that the Cinéfondation selection has showcased student films by directors who are present at Cannes this year with feature films including Frederikke Aspöck (Labrador), Catalin Mitulescu (Loverboy), Juliana Rojas and Marco Dutra (Trabalhar Cansa), Roland Edzard (La fin du silence), Vimukthi Jayasundara (Chatrak) and Hagar Ben Asher (The Slut).


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Season Five, Event 135: 1 Hour Cutthroat Party
This league has Cutthroat and Hardcore enabled, when you die to enemies of any type you will be moved to Standard league.
A summary of hardcore Cutthroat rules:
To see your points in the current season (and its prizes), go to this page.
You are also able to view your season and events history on your profile page, under the Seasons & Events section.
Standard rules for league events apply. Please click this link if this is your first race event.
A guide has been posted here which covers general aspects and strategies of racing.
Top Prizes:
The overall alive top player by experience will receive 3 Reward Points.
The top 20 alive players of each class by experience will receive:
Prizes for reaching specific levels and staying alive:
Quest Prizes:
The first player to complete each of these quests wins the prize listed.
Full-clear Prizes:
The first player to kill all of the monsters in any of the following areas will receive:
Random Prizes:
Each Reward Point you earn in this race counts as a ticket in a random draw for one of the following items:


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Amelia Earhart and Her Family
By: Jordan B.
Ohio, Age 11
Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas. She gother name from hertwograndmother's. Amelia's grandfather, Alfred Otis, came to Atchison a year after Congress passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act. This allowed territorries in pioneer land. Alfred was a judge and a leading citizen of the town. Amelia's mother, Amy Otis, was the first women to climb to the summit of Pike's Peke in 1890. Edwin Earhart, Amelia's father, was a lawyer and inventor. He had a bad problem with alcholism so Amelia Earhart was sent to live with her grandparents.
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Nearsightedness is when light entering the eye is focused incorrectly, making distant objects appear blurred. Nearsightedness is a type of refractive error of the eye.
If you are nearsighted, you have trouble seeing things that are far away.
Alternative Names
Myopia; Shortsightedness; Refractive error - nearsightedness
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
People are able to see because the front part of the eye bends (refracts) light and points it to the back surface of the eye, called the retina.
Nearsightedness occurs when the physical length of the eye is greater than the optical length.
This makes it more difficult for the eyes to focus light directly on the retina. If the light rays are not clearly focused on the retina, the images you see may be blurry.
Nearsightedness affects males and females equally. People who have a family history of nearsightedness are more likely to develop it. Most eyes with nearsightedness are healthy, but a small number of people with severe myopia develop a form of retinal degeneration.
A nearsighted person sees close up objects clearly, but objects in the distance are blurred. Squinting will tend to make far away objects seem clearer.
Nearsightedness is often first noticed in school-aged children or teenagers. Children often cannot read the blackboard, but they can easily read a book.
Nearsightedness gets worse during the growth years. People who are nearsighted need to change glasses or contact lenses often. It usually stops progressing as a person stops growing in his or her early twenties.
Other symptoms may include:
- Eyestrain
Signs and tests
A nearsighted person can easily read the Jaeger eye chart (the chart for near reading), but has trouble reading the Snellen eye chart (the chart for distance).
A general eye examination, or
- Eye pressure measurement (See:
Tonometry) Refraction test, to determine the correct prescription for glasses
- Retinal examination
Slit-lamp examof the structures at the front of the eyes Test of color vision, to look for possible color blindness
- Tests of the muscles that move the eyes
- Visual acuity, both at a distance (Snellen), and close up (Jaeger)
Wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses can help shift the focus of the light image directly onto the retina, producing a clearer image.
The most common surgery to correct myopia is
Expectations (prognosis)
Early diagnosis of nearsightedness is important, because a child can suffer socially and educationally by not being able to see well at a distance.
- Complications can occur in people who use contact lenses (
corneal ulcers and infections)
- Complications of laser vision correction are uncommon, but can be serious
- People with myopia can, in rare cases, develop
retinal detachmentsor retinal degeneration
Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with yourhealth care providerif your child shows these signs, which may indicate a vision problem:
- Having difficulty reading the blackboard in school or signs on a wall
- Holding books very close when reading
- Sitting close to the television
Call for an appointment with youreye doctorif you or your child is nearsighted and experiences signs of a possible retinal tear or detachment, including:
- Flashing lights
- Floating spots
- Sudden loss of any part of the field of vision
There is no way to prevent nearsightedness. Reading and watching television do not cause nearsightedness. In the past, dilating eye drops were proposed as a treatment to slow the development of nearsightedness in children, but they have never been proven effective.
The use of glasses or contact lenses does not affect the normal progression of myopia -- they simply focus the light so the nearsighted person can see distant objects clearly. Hard contact lenses will sometimes hide the progression of nearsightedness, but vision will still get worse "under" the contact lens.
Zadnik K, Mutti DO. Biology of the eye as an optical system. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duanes Ophthalmology On DVD-ROM. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012: chap 34.
Whitmore WG, Curtin BJ. The optics of myopia. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duanes Ophthalmology On DVD-ROM. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012: chap 42.
Olitsky SE, Hug D, Plummer L, Stass-Isern M. Abnormalities of refraction and accommodation. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 612.
Garg S, McColgin AZ, Steinert RF. LASIK. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duanes Ophthalmology On DVD-ROM. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012: chap 49.
White PF, Scott CA. Contact lenses. In: Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 2.9.
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Reviewed By:
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington; and Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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Mark Cavendish won the fifth stage of the twenty-stage Tour de France, but Fabian Cancellara keeps the yellow jersey. America's own Lance Armstrong is still in 30th place. Read the article here.
Or take a look at the "Le Tour 2010" slideshow that will follow the tour from beginning to end.