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CALGARY — Calgary contractors are planning for a surge in renovations of flood-ravaged homes this fall while dealing with rising costs and a tight labour market.
"There's not enough legitimate companies out there to deal with the amount of work that is coming," said Bruce Hopkins, owner of the Remodelers and host of a local home-improvement television show. "You've got to be very, very careful on who you're hiring."
Crews have started renovation work in some Calgary and High River homes. But contractors expect momentum will build in the coming weeks as homes dry out and owners receive clarity on insurance coverage.
Hopkins said renovations of flood-damaged homes account for about 15 per cent of his firm's work, but that number could rise to as much as 50 per cent as more property owners look to remodel after the cleanup.
"People are still trying to deal with the immediate crisis, which is, lets get our homes safe," he said. "And I think the smart people are saying, at least we can live at home; maybe we don't have a basement right now, but we will."
Mainstreet Equity Corp., a Calgary-based real estate company that redevelops and manages apartment buildings, said last week in its third-quarter earnings report that an even tighter labour market in the aftermath of the flood will increase costs and spark delays in its renovation plans.
The firm, which owns about 8,400 apartment units in five western Canadian cities, including 1,600 in Calgary, will spend roughly $20 million this year upgrading and redeveloping its properties, said president and CEO Bob Dhillon.
Dhillon said Friday that Mainstreet is overhauling a 52-unit apartment building in northwest Calgary that was supposed to be finished by late June or early July. But he said the completion date has been pushed back by at least two months due to the flood and labour shortage.
The short supply of construction workers may also affect Mainstreet's potential acquisition of an Alberta property.
"We are going through a due diligence period (for a building) that requires a considerable amount of renovation. And the only thing that I'm concerned about doing this project is the lack of labour," said Dhillon, who declined to offer details because he hasn't released them to shareholders.
"We may not have the labour to reposition this, so I may not complete this transaction. That's the kind of thought process, which we never had before."
Hopkins said there weren't enough qualified trades workers in the city to handle renovation work even before the flood hit. Now, he said, workers from Vancouver to Cape Breton, N.S., are coming to Calgary. Some have contacted his company, but he turns them down to guarantee quality in his work.
Service Alberta assembled a special team of investigators to address public concerns with so-called "fly-by-night operators" and scam artists who may take advantage of property owners hit by the flood.
The team has visited affected regions to warn homeowners and tell them about fair contractor prices. A handful of investigations into complaints are underway, while the team is assessing other reports to see if there were any potential violations, according to Service Alberta.
Trademark Renovations is not hiring more crews to handle what it also expects to be a big rise in restoration work for the same reasons Hopkins cited.
"We don't really want to get into storm chasing or hiring any guys that are storm chasers," said owner Blair Foisy.
Foisy said there are fears that homeowners may turn to out-of-town contractors if they cannot find local companies to carry out the work. But he was fairly confident that local tradespeople and suppliers would not spike prices to profit from the flood-recovery surge.
"My only caution would be that anybody that is a storm chaser from out of town, that's usually where the price gouging happens," he said.
Foisy said he's more customers are calling his office with work now that the provincial government has provided more clarity on its financial assistance package.
Trademark has booked nine restoration projects and four new homes that were heavily damaged by floods. Foisy said his company usually only takes on jobs worth at least $100,000 to get economies of scale, which means it has turned down more than 100 potential customers with smaller projects.
The province will compensate every eligible home affected by the June flood, covering basic finishes, such as vinyl siding, laminate countertops and vinyl flooring. Homeowners will have to dip into their own bank accounts for premium features, including hardwood flooring and granite countertops.
The government program states that homes on the so-called flood fringe, areas deemed less risky than floodways, can receive compensation for future damages if they take steps to mitigate the risk. The measures range from sealing basements to raising wiring and electrical outlets.
Commercial property owners have started some restoration work, including at the Calgary Zoo, Scotiabank Saddledome and exhibition grounds, but a similar surge is not expected for non-residential renovations, according to an industry association.
Other work will start once owners decide the fate of their properties, which could involve redesigns, but the construction industry can manage these commercial projects, said Scott Matheson, senior vice-chair of the Alberta Construction Association.
There have not been any price spikes or supply shortages with any materials so far, though companies have had to bring in cement powder from Edmonton because regular shipments from Exshaw are hampered by railway delivery challenges, Matheson said.
Renovation work has also boosted demand for drywall, but there is sufficient supply across Canada and the United States for the work, he said.
And, so far, Matheson said there are no reports that building trades for commercial projects are "desperately out of people," though they are busy.
"The industry can manage this right now."


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Every municipality must have an emergency management program that meets the legal requirements set out in Ontario's Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and Ontario Regulation 380/04. These documents provide the minimum standards for municipal emergency management programs in Ontario.
The Emergency Management Civil Protection Act requires that every municipality develop and implement an "Emergency Management Program".
In general, Markham's Emergency Management Program (MEMP) consists of:
Markham's Emergency Plan
Markham's Emergency Plan ensures that staff are trained, equipped and prepared to maintain an environment that is safe for citizens, businesses and the community in the event of a declared emergency.
An emergency can be many things for many people. For the purpose of Markham's Emergency Plan, an "emergency," is defined as "a situation or an impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions that could result in serious harm to persons or substantial damage to property and that is caused by the forces of nature, a disease or other health risk, an accident or an act whether intentional or otherwise;"
Markham is located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, and is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Ontario with a population of 310,000. It is the largest of nine municipalities in the Regional Municipality of York ("York Region") with a land area of 212 square kilometres and over 400 corporate head offices and more than 800 high technology and life sciences companies. These factors create the need to be prepared for emergencies.
Markham's Emergency Plan assists key decision makers and emergency personnel in their response to situations that extend beyond the scope of routine emergency response. The Plan is reviewed annually and defines the roles and responsibilities of municipal officials, staff and other agencies including federal, provincial and regional levels of government. Industry partners and volunteer groups that may need to be involved in a variety of emergency situations are also identified.
Having an emergency plan and emergency management program helps to support the earliest possible response in order to:
For more information on Markham's Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan, contact:
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The all new handling system and improved physics in MotoGP 10/11 will deliver a level of authenticity never seen before in the GP series. The inclusion of the brand new customizable player assists feature allows fans of both simulation and arcade racing to alter their racing style. Those wanting to take less of a risk with their riding technique will be able to switch on the player assists for a more forgiving style of racing. For players who want to feel the full intensity of MotoGP racing, all the in-game player assists can be turned off delivering challenging and realistic gameplay that emulates the MotoGP experience.
'Career' mode will be complemented with the addition of brand new co-op play. Through local split-screen gameplay a second player can jump into the race and become a team mate, helping to take your team to pole position. The classic 'Championship' and 'Time Trial' modes are back along with a revised 'Challenge' mode. This year fans of the MotoGP will be able to play as their racing hero from the start in all three of these game modes.
As with MotoGP 09/10, MotoGP 10/11 will continue to offer the most robust online mode in a racing title, allowing up to 20 players to compete in a Championship race. Gamers can choose their racing settings and join in mid-race with spectator mode to check out the competition before the race starts.


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- Humanely-raised pork
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- Ready-to-use, no cooking needed
- Shelf life of up to 30 days
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We like ham anyway we can get it. That's why we are proud to offer a Cajun-style tasso ham that is spicy, smoky and superb.
A moment for the technicalities: while it's generally called tasso ham, even in Louisiana, tasso is not actually ham because it is made from pork shoulder, and not the hind leg of a hog.
Nevertheless, with a meaty pork shoulder, zesty spices and hardwood chips, you've got the recipe for something special. Cured for only a short time, this fully-cooked ham is a treat for the taste buds.
In Bayou cuisine, tasso is typically used to season dishes like soups, gumbo, grits, rice and gravies. And that's how we like to eat it. But any recipe that needs a rich peppery kick or additional depth of flavor can benefit from tasso ham.
Cooking & Serving
Dice tasso and throw it into split-pea soup an hour before it finishes cooking for added heat and depth of flavor. Sauté giant shrimp and andouille sausage with white wine, butter and diced tasso ham and serve over grits or polenta for an easy weeknight dinner.
Really, almost any dish that typically uses ham gets a spicy kick from tasso ham. Try it chopped small and added to a potato bake or use as a topping on pizza. Stir into braised greens like collards, chard or kale.
Its hefty shelf life—our ham stays usable for up to 30 days—means you can wait for inspiration to strike. This is a great pantry staple for the busy home cook.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Fantasy Island
Alina Baikova by Nicole Bentley for Vogue Australia November 2011
Now, I know we are just now entering fall and we are busy pulling those knits and coats out from the back of our closets..
But this editorial is just too gorgeous, and even though I am quite excited for the fall, I can't help but wish I could drop by the other side of the world and enjoy some sun here and there.. xx
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Mystic Seaports hosts 19th-century-style holiday
If it's Memorial Day weekend, then it must be Lobster Days at Mystic Seaport, where the holiday is celebrated by cooking about 3,000 lobsters and Decoration Day ceremonies.
Seaport spokesman Dan McFadden said the May holiday "always is a big weekend for the seaport," when a festive air dominates and thousands of dollars are raised for local charities.
The 19th-century re-created seaport village and maritime museum is preparing for the cracking of thousands of lobster claws during the 28th annual Lobster Days, Saturday through Monday, May 25-27.
McFadden said members of the Mystic Rotary Club will serve "lobsters-in-the-rough" from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visitors will be invited to enjoy their picnic-style meal under Mystic Seaport's open-air boat shed, where they will have views of boats cruising on the Mystic River.
According to McFadden, proceeds from the event support the Rotary Club's community organizations and projects. At prior events, as much as $20,000 benefited such groups as Groton Human Services, Riverfront Children's Center, the Stonington Community Center and college scholarships for local students.
A combination ticket that includes museum admission and a single lobster dinner is $40. The youth combination ticket (ages 6-17) is $33 and the combination price for senior citizens (age 65 and older) is $38. Lobster dinners may be purchased separately from museum admission for $22 (single lobster) and $38 (twin lobster). Included in the meals are coleslaw, corn on the cob, drawn butter and choice of iced tea or lemonade. Hot dog platters are available for $7. Wine and beer will be available for purchase from Coastal Gourmet, the museum's food service provider.
Decoration Day activities
More InformationMystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic Village of Stonington. Open daily: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission: $24, seniors and college students $22, youth (6-17 years) $15; age 5 and younger, free. 860-572-0711; www.mysticseaport.org
On Monday, May 27, beginning at 10:30 a.m., the museum will present its annual ceremonies marking Decoration Day (known today as Memorial Day). Decoration Day dates to 1868, when Americans were urged by the federal government to decorate the graves of those killed during the Civil War with flowers and flags.
At the seaport, costumed role-players will conduct a tribute and procession to honor those Civil War soldiers who are buried in a local cemetery.
McFadden said the seaport's Memorial Day remembrances tend to be well attended.
"It gives visitors a different take on the holiday, during which they can step back to 1876 and see and hear how a village like this would deal with the issues and sentiment of the day" about a decade following the conclusion of the Civil War (1861-65).
During the weekend, visitors also may view restoration work of the Charles W. Morgan, "the oldest commercial vessel in the United States and the last whaleship of a fleet that once numbered more than 2,700," according to the museum
McFadden said that during the ship's 80-year whaling career, the Morgan sailed on 37 voyages around the world. The ship was retired in 1921, had a brief movie career and then became a historic attraction in the New Bedford, Mass., area. It subsequently came to Mystic Seaport in 1941 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1967.
The Morgan has been undergoing extensive restoration in the museum's Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard since November 2008, he said. It is scheduled to be re-launched on Sunday, July 21, at 2 p.m. in shipyard ceremonies.
Next spring, the ship is expected to embark on a ceremonial 38th voyage to historic ports in New England, including Newport, R.I.; as well as Vineyard Haven, New Bedford, Provincetown, Boston and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, all in Massachusetts.
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Westport Land Conservation Trust is finishing up the final details of its 10th annual Barn Dance
WESTPORT — With the summer season just beginning to take off — tourists arriving, schools ending, beach passes being purchased — the Westport Land Conservation Trust is finishing up the final details of its 10th annual Barn Dance which is set to take place Saturday, July 26.
The Westport Land Conservation Trust was founded in 1972 and has assisted in protecting nearly 2,000 acres of land in Westport.
"We're about 42 years old," said Ryan Mann, executive director of WLCT. "We have over 900 acres that we manage in Westport; in addition to that we have several hundred acres of conservation restrictions that we hold on privately owned land."
The WLCT is a private non-governmental organization whose goal is to preserve land for the Westport community, providing opportunity, beauty and fresh products.
"I'm very new, I've only been here for about 10 months," Mann said. "The WLCT provides me with an opportunity of leadership in a community that has a rural character and coastal environment that is unmatched anywhere else in Massachusetts. The working landscape of farmers actively producing crops as well as product ready-to-sell is unique."
With such a unique town, the WLCT was looking for a unique and fun way to celebrate with and unite the community.
"The intent was not to necessarily be a fundraiser but to be a 'friendraiser,'" Mann said. "The organization was doing a lot of great work through the 1970s and the 1990s but it was doing a lot of sleepy work. The purpose is to celebrate the land."
This year's barn dance celebration is being held at Barnett's Farm, 200 Cornell Road in Westport from 6 to 10 p.m.
"It's going to be hosted at the Barnett's Farm which is farmed by local farmers," Mann said. "It's protected and in a picturesque and beautiful sight overlooking the Westport river."
The price is almost just as beautiful as the view.
"The first thing about the barn dance is that everyone is welcome, and tickets are only $45, which is less than a night out at a fine restaurant," Mann said. "The purpose of that is to make sure that the community as a whole and whoever wants to celebrate this cause has the ability to do so."
The ticket includes a BBQ rib dinner with a vegetarian option catered by Wes's Rib House of Olneyville, R.I. And live music provided by the Rockabilly Blues Band and Lonesome Jukebox. There will also be a cash bar which will feature local brews and wines from Westport River Winery.
Support from businesses and turnout are not the only thing that benefits the WLCT and the community; it is the personalities and the memories that make the biggest impact.
"That one event has farmers, locals, fisherman as well as folks who are major supporters," Mann said. "When you meet somebody, one evening can start a lifelong friendship and respect. It's your neighbors and your community."
The only differences throughout the years are the faces and the memories.
"This is going to be my very first barn dance so I'm quite excited," Mann said. "But I think we're just looking for folks who haven't been involved before to come down."
For the past ten years, the WLCT has gained dedicated supporters from the community and are hoping to see their faces, as well as new ones, at the event on July 26.
"I think that we have a group of very dedicated supporters who come and there's always a mix of new faces," Mann said. "We're expecting around 500 people to attend."
Tickets for this event are only available in advance. Find them online at westportlandtrust.org, in person at Country Woolens at 842 Main Road or in person at the Westport Farmer's Market at 830 Drift Road, or by calling the WLCT office at 508-636-9228.


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Kate Bosworth: 'Another Happy Day' in Deauville!
Kate Bosworth hits the red carpet for a screening of her latest movie, Another Happy Day, on Sunday (September 4) during the Deauville Film Festival in Deauville, France.
The 28-year-old actress paired a jewel encrusted mini dress by Chanel with sparking Louboutin heels and Jewelmint jewelry!
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On Friday, Kate hit the red carpet at the film festival's opening ceremony. She walked the red carpet with her rumored beau, director Michael Polish!
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A treasure trove of dinky and delightful items were on display at a toy fair.
Enthusiasts came from far and wide to attend the Bakewell Toy and Train Fair at the Agricultural Business Centre (ABC) over the bank holiday weekend.
One of the organisers, Steve Howard, said: "The fair was everything that is collectable, so it can be anything from Star Wars to Doctor Who.
"We had traders there that had stuff from the 1920s and 1950s – toys and trains of all eras and trains.
We even had some porcelain dolls from the turn of the century."
Steve, who owns a collectors' store in New Mills, said that while the turnout was low on Saturday, it picked up well on Sunday.
"We have people that come every year and plan their holidays for the toy fair," he added.
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COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina will again open its football season on Thursday night.
ESPN has decided to open its 2013 broadcast schedule by showing the Gamecocks' game against North Carolina. The game is now scheduled for Aug. 29. When the Gamecocks originally announced their schedule months ago, the opener was set for Saturday, Aug. 31.
South Carolina has been a regular on ESPN's opening game since coach Steve Spurrier arrived in 2005. The Gamecocks have played the network's opening game six times, winning them all.
The draw for this year's South Carolina team is defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney, an all-American likely playing his last year for the Gamecocks before entering the NFL draft.
Here's the full schedule (Home games in CAPS):
August 29 NORTH CAROLINA
September 7 at Georgia
September 14 VANDERBILT
September 28 at UCF
October 5 KENTUCKY
October 12 at Arkansas
October 19 at Tennessee
October 26 at Missouri
November 2 MISSISSIPPI STATE
November 16 FLORIDA
November 23 COASTAL CAROLINA
November 30 CLEMSON
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"Magnussoft launched this week their new online hardware database, which is open to everyone using ZETA to add their own workinig (or not) piece of hardware to the database. They also hope it'll be a valuable tool and resource for anyone wanting to try ZETA out on their machines, but aren't sure if their equipment will work on ZETA or not." Thanks to IsComputerOn for pointing this out.


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Library will take credit cards, expand internet speed - downloadable books added
The Culver-Union Township Public Library is on its way to accepting credit card payments for overdue fines, damages, and other fees patrons may incur, following a vote February 15 at the library board's regular monthly meeting.
The vote is actually just part of a series of steps, and technically allows Evergreen -- the Indiana State Library-based computer cataloging and circulation module utilized by Culver and many public libraries around the state -- to accept fine and fee payments on behalf of the library. Library staff member Theresa Hudson told the board that, once all steps have been implemented, library patrons can pay fees at home or from any internet terminal by logging into their account and using their credit card. The State Library would charge each library a three percent fee for handling the payments, with the remainder deposited directly into a bank account designated by the library. Library Director Colleen McCarty said patrons have been asking staff when credit card payments will be an option here, which is presently not the case.
The board also voted, following a slideshow presentation from library IT head Andrew Baker, to increase the bandwidth of the library's public internet service by shifting from its current speed of three megabits per second, which now costs the library around $205 per month (or $2,460 annually). Baker said the library could increase its bandwidth -- which would increase the speed of service to patrons using its public computer terminals -- by 50 percent via an additional T1 data line, at $295 per month (or $3,450 annually). However, transition to a fiber optic line would be three and one-third times faster than the present speed, an increase to 10 megabits per second. The monthly cost would be $443, or $5,316 per month. However, Baker said fiber optic is actually a better value when calculated in terms of megabits per dollar.
Baker also shared internet usage statistics with the board, noting at peak times that the library's bandwidth is "maxed out" and exhibits significant delays in function. After brief discussion, the board approved the fiber optic line for future use.
During her Director's report, McCarty noted $1,445 in donations have come to the library in honor or the late Rita Lawson, a board member for the past several years.
She also discussed statistics gleaned from recently-purchased equipment to count the number of people entering and exiting the library each day, adding around 5,785 people came in during January. Board member Carol Saft encouraged honing hours during the day when counts are taken, in order to best determine which hours might be optimal for closing the library, in order to facilitate the possibility of Sunday hours at the library, as had been discussed at prior meetings.
McCarty also said Dr. Jean Preer, a professor with Indiana University's School of Library and Information Sciences, will speak at the Culver library in April on the topic of intellectual freedom in public libraries, an event which is open to the public. McCarty urged board members to attend.
During the Treasurer's report, library Financial Manager Jim Faulkner said the library's annual report is complete and will be published before the end of February.
Faulkner also explained recent problems with the library's accounting software, which he said he's working with the vendor to resolve. Saft suggested investigating options for other software, which board member Alfred Nyby said is a possibility, adding the current software costs the library around $2,700 per year.
The board voted, at McCarty's request, to add to the library's existing policy an addition that, when a Level 1 emergency is declared by Marshall County -- such as was the case recently due to a blizzard -- the library should close. McCarty noted such declarations make it illegal to travel, besides emergencies, in the county.
Board member Peg Schuldt, who also sits on Culver's Parks and Recreations board, made her monthly report to the library board, noting the park board reorganized in February with officers remaining the same (Leroy Bean is board president, Tammy Shaffer vice president, and Schuldt herself secretary). The park board, she said, accepted a quote for new fencing on the east end of the park, planned for this summer, and approved new benches in the Vandalia Village area of the park. The park board's monthly meetings will now commence at 7:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. as before.
Downloadable books, audio unveiled at CUTPL
Patrons of the Culver-Union Township Public Library this week can enjoy a plethora of new downloadable e-books and audio books as part of the library's utilization of Overdrive, a paid, downloadable media system made available through the Indiana State Library's Evergreen consortium, of which Culver is a member.
According to library Director Colleen McCarty and reference assistant Jon Gaskill, patrons need only their library card and access to the internet (specifically, the service is linked at the library's website, www.culver.lib.in.us) to take advantage of thousands of mostly-current, popular titles for use with portable e-reader machines such as Nooks, Androids, Ipods, and the like (materials aren't comsimilar devices (or MP3 players) to listen to high quality audio books.
Three items at a time may be checked out for seven or 14 days, says McCarty. If the item isn't on hold, it can then be re-borrowed for the same duration. And overdue fines won't be accruing via Overdrive. Once an item is due, it simply becomes unavailable and can't be kept out late. Those patrons owing fines or having other "stops" on their cards which prevent them from checking out items at the library will also be unable to use Overdrive until their account is resolved. Patrons may also place up to three active "holds" on checked-out Overdrive items, with email notification when they come in.
"(This is) making materials accessible to people who have a desire to use digital media," says Gaskill. "It's all free and relatively open, and our patrons will be able to enjoy these new formats, and they don't have to pay anything to download the components to do that."
McCarty and Gaskill note a software download will be required the first time Overdrive is used, but the program is "pretty user friendly" and assistance is available from library staff, besides on the Overdrive site itself. The library plans to offer a class in the near future, for those who desire them.
Culver's library, as well as the more than 90 fellow Evergreen libraries around the state that are also making use of Overdrive, will purchase more titles on an ongoing basis for the site, but McCarty stresses the library will also continue purchasing print books and audio books on compact disc, as in the past, for those not using digital devices. Adding downloadable music and movies may also be in the cards down the road, she adds.
"Technology changes the role a library plays in the community," says McCarty, "and by extending our lending options through online services like this, the library continues to improve and meet the needs of the public. We are excited about it. We've had patrons asking for it."
Overdrive joins paid research databases the library already offers its patrons through its website, including Newspaper Archive, INspire, and genealogy services Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest.


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The Bisons are tied for fourth after the first round of the Jackson St.-Pizza Hut/AT&T Intercollegiate at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Course in Choctaw, Miss.
Both the Bisons and host Jackson State shot team totals of 322 after 18 holes Sunday. The tournament finishes Monday with another round of 18 holes.
Samuel Marcrom finished tied for third Sunday with a score of 75 (39-36). Clint Suggs is tied for 10th with score of 78 (38-40).
Rounding out the first round scores for the Bisons are Zach Pharr, tied for 30th with a score of 84 (39-45); Dylan Waters, in a tie for 32nd place with a score of 85 (43-42) and Corey Parkinson who is tied for 36th place with an 87 (43-44).
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Lauren Raiford will continue her track career at the collegiate level.
Raiford, who recently graduated from Sturgis High School and competed at the state finals in the pole vault, will be heading north — far north — to Michigan Tech.
"It's 10 hours on a good day," Raiford said with a laugh.
Michigan Tech is located in Houghton at nearly the tip of the Upper Peninsula.
She'll run and compete in the pole vault, most likely, for the Lady Huskies coming up next year. While in high school Raiford competed in the 100 dash, 200 dash and 400 run for races. She had a goal of once again reaching the state finals in her senior year, which was accomplished in May.
And although athletics in college was a big part of her going to Michigan Tech, she also will be making a difference in the world. Raiford will be studying biomedical engineering.
"The program is really nice and running for the school is an extra perk," she said. "The campus is really nice and small and I like that."
She's going to leave an imprint on Sturgis High School as well.
"Well, I have a school record so my name is up on the wall," Raiford said with a smile. "Hopefully that will stay up there for awhile."
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Although it's been almost seven years since the release of Return to Castle Wolfenstein, it doesn't feel like it's ever really left us. In particular, its multiplayer went on to inspire the outstanding Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory and 2007's Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. Meanwhile, the development of an all-new Wolfenstein was announced at QuakeCon a few years back, to be developed by Raven Software (Quake IV, the Soldier of Fortune series), and we've been waiting patiently to see it ever since.
That wait came to an end this week in Dallas at QuakeCon 2008, where Raven project lead Eric Biessman and id Software's Kevin Cloud were on hand to give us a close-up demo of the new Wolfenstein in action. Although it was only a brief look at a few snippets of levels, it looks like a solid blend of everything we enjoyed in Return to Castle Wolfenstein and many of the innovations in the FPS genre made since then.
Although it's not immediately apparent from the title, Wolfenstein picks up right where Return to Castle Wolfenstein left off. You, as elite OSA agent B.J. Blazkowicz, have dealt the Nazis a serious blow by defeating their occult division and paranormally enhanced super soldiers. But, of course, they're not quite ready to accept defeat. "The Nazis aren't ones to sit around," explains Biessman, "they're going to start new experiments, and they've found this energy source called the Black Sun." And so, as you'd probably expect, Wolfenstein will be a combination of straight-up WWII combat mixed with a few occult twists.
To start our demo, we took a short look at Wolfenstein's more traditional warfare, with B.J. using conventional WWII weapons. However, we're told the game won't be your traditional corridor shooter. "We've created this expansive environment, where the player can choose which way they want to take the battle to them," says Biessman, as our playtester works his way through German city streets crawling with enemy soldiers. As we take to the rooftops to literally get the drop on the Nazis, Biessman explains we could have taken other routes as well, such as simply fighting head-on or even using manhole covers to try and sneak behind them.
As we watch this portion of the demo, it's hard not to feel the influence of recent shooters. Gone is the old-school numeric health system where you'd have to spend time scrounging for first aid kits; in its place is the now-common regenerative health system seen in the recent Call of Duty and Halo games. Objectives are constantly fed to B.J. throughout a mission, and it'll often be up to the player to decide what order to pursue them in. At one point during the fight, B.J. jumps behind a mounted machinegun to fight off a wave of soldiers. We also saw that B.J. won't always be fighting alone -- he'll occasionally have fellow soldiers fighting alongside him; the demo section wraps up with B.J. finding a safehouse, where he's given his next mission.


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Randolph provided 23 points and 13 rebounds, helping boost Memphis to a third straight win.
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Awsome Figure!
I love this figure! You really just cant appreciate this 1:6th until its in hand! Likeness is spot on and the clothes are perfect! i think the jacket needs soemeweathering but other then that its a must have! i May buy a second just for shirtless ring fight custom... A++++
— Tom Lacy
I've been waiting since 1982 for this and now that it's here, I can't say enough good things about it. It's almost creepy how much it looks like Kurt Russell from certain angles, in certain lighting. The holster flaps could close easier, but that would be my only complaint. I LOVE this figure!!
— Nick
San Diego, CA
The photos on the website don't do it justice this figure looks better in hand I always wanted a Snake Plissken action figure when I was younger and now I have one it is a must buy
— David Cortez
Brooklyn, NY
The photos on the website does it no justice this figure looks so much better in hand Always wanted a Snake Plissken figure when I was a kid and now I have home he is a must buy
— David Cortez
Brooklyn, NY
only one week , i'm impress!!
— Omar Ezra
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I saw a lot of pictures of this on Instagram and elsewhere and was a little apprehensive, they weren't what I was hoping for. BUT in hand, 100% the best! Out of the box mine was perfect. I only wish holsters used magnets vs. plastic/delicate tabs. Amazing dudes and dudettes!
— Jeffery Kelly
Chicago, IL
Call me Snake!
This figure is fantastic. Weapons and accessories are spot on. Would have been nice to have magnets on the holsters and pouches. Love the boots, though a two piece boot would have allowed more posing possibilities. Head script is great and the new body looks very cool. Call him Snake!
— James Jones
Most Wanted Come True!!!
I waited sooo long for this figure to be made, and Sideshow didn't disappoint. I just can't wait to get my second one so I can do an LA version.
— Michael Triplett
Chapmanville, WV
Solid Snake
300 characters to capitalize on the awesomeness of this 1/6th hero isn't enough. Well, for starts, all the accessories are killer, as is Snake's tattoo. It's as if Kurt Russell stepped off the screen. Hey Sideshow...how about MacReady from The Thing next?
— Jon Oeschger
Glen Burnie, MD
Call Me Snake...
One of my favorite films & movie characters this Sideshow figure is simply Snaktastic! The likeness to Kurt Russell is uncanny and the clothing is movie accurate as well as the accessories! The one surprise was the boxing and the original art, a must own figure for any fan of Snake Plissken!
— Randy Moore
Northern California
Snake looks fabulous. And I've never had a Sideshow doll with SO MANY ACCESSORIES!!! I don't even know how to display them all. He is great! Spot on sculpting. He is the most detailed figure I own so far.
— Anna Yox
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Cool figure, worth the wait
— Darrell
Awesome figure. I've been waiting a long time for this one and you finally made it. Thank you very much.
— Joseph Pachuca
One Of Sideshow's Best So Far!
Sideshow's Snake Plissken is one of my new Favorites in my collection. Great head sculpt and spot-on likeness to Kurt Russell! The quality of the paint apps is excellent and just as good as Hot Toys and other high end collectibles. The leather jacket and clothing are also excellent. Recommended!!
— Tom P.
Las Vegas, NV
SD Plissken worth the wait!
All the delays were well worth the wait All the details and accessories needed for the main who crashed a glider into NY and escaped NY over all wall. Take that Duke of NY, ayyyy #1!
Awesome Figure
This is a great version of Snake and it has so many little details. The handgun cylinder can come out - as can the 6 bullets. His countdown clock and other details are perfect. Now we need Cabby!
— Pat Sanger
Dickinson, TX
Sideshow does it again!
Awesome figure as usual from Sideshow! Amazing likenesses of Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken. Love this figure, a must for any fan of "Escape from New York". Thanks again Sideshow Collectibles!
— Brian Gordon
Castle Rock, Colorado
Awesome figure of 1 of my favourite 80's characters hoping you can do more cool 80's characters I'd love to see a Roddy Pipper figure from They live one day?
— Andrew Blackledge
His Name IS Snake!!!!!
Wonderful figure! One of the best to be turned out by Sideshow. Keep up the great work! Maybe we will see an Adrian Barbeau, cleavage version to go with him????
— Jesse Murrell
Macon, Ga
Sideshow, you guy's and gal's are, A Number 1. This Snake Plissken fig. Is awesome. Nuff said.
— Chato
Houston, TX
It is my very first item from sideshow It is Better than the photo Better than I thought love it ,Great , Fantastic I will be getting more
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The figure is amazing! A real gem and a must buy for all fans of the original film. A true tribute to Snake Plissken. All details are carefully made, whole figure is perfect. I love this collector's item.
— Alexander Luis
Bilbao, Spain
Amazing Snake
The figure is amazing! A real gem and a must buy for all fans of the original film. A true tribute to Alex. All details are carefully made, whole figure is perfect. I love this collector's item.
— Alexander Luis
Bilbao, Spain
Memories — Reviewing the Collector Edition
Showing my age but I remember seeing this flick at a drive in and I knew then Snake would be a favorite. It's a must for a Snake collector and one for those of us that got to see it on the big screen. A+
— Chris
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A Must Have Figure
Love this figure! The likeness of Kurt is spot on here. There are loads of accessories for this figure. Any fans of the movie should get this. It's a must have. Well done Sideshow :-)
— Mark Kinsella
Co.Wicklow Ireland
"...Just call (him) Snake."
I think I've watched this movie twice since this figure arrived in the mail. Movie quality detail all the way down to the 1:6 removable bullets. Great Job!
— Chesley Bond
Greeley, CO
Snake Plissken — Reviewing the Collector Edition
Rough day at work and fighting a cold, and when I got home my Sideshow box was waiting for me. My son and I tore open the package to find one of the BEST figures. Everything was great, and we sent a couple of text messages with pictures of Snake Plissken - our friends thought it was a real guy.
— Chesley Bond
Greeley, CO
Great Figure
This is the cream of the crop for me! Snake is my favorite character of all time,everything from his clothes to to his sculptured head are movie accurate.The only thing i have a problem with was the base.The movie title which is on the base should've been in red not black,since the base is black.
— Stephen Davis
QLD, Australia
Great Figure — Reviewing the Collector Edition
Snake looks great next to Big Boss! Very minor imperfection on the coat (pin-point tear near the breast pocket) but that sort of thing happens with 1/6 figures. Overall I love this figure. Awesome accessories. Would like to see more figures based on John Carpenter films.
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It's said you cannot judge a book by its cover. This apparently does not apply to computers. Most computer users will decide that one computer is better than another based upon how cool it looks. Don't believe me? Go place an i7 rig in that junk case you have in your garage, and put a socket 478 rig in a brand new flavor of the week case. After you've done this, take them both over to your neighbors, who don't have any PC knowledge, and ask him/her which they think is the better computer. Undoubtedly they'll choose the flavor of the week case, unless of course they enjoy the look of moldy old looking computers. People have gotten so into what the computer case looks like, they'll make up all sorts of reasons why one brand is better then another. Most of those reasons have no actual foundation in real technology. Yes, I'm talking to you, Apple. PC enthusiasts, on the other hand, know that in order for a case to be good, it needs to offer some actual performance, in additon to flashing lights, shiny metal and extra gizmos.
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Almost as important as the case is the packaging it's shipped in. Both the front and the back of the box are exactly the same. They both show a giant picture of what the X-Station looks like. To the left of the case is the X-7 X-Station logo and a tag line that says, "Stylish Design & High Performance PC Case." Directly under that are six pictures that give us some input on the cases features. These include that the X-Station has two power switches, HD audio, a built-in thermometer, an LCD Display, a two-step fan control, and "Superior Airflow". The bottom right of the case features the GMC logo and the top right displauys their website.
Just like the front and the back, both sides of the case are exactly the same. They feature a background with a picture of the front of the case. In front of this picture is the GMC and X-7 X-Station logos. Under that is where the supplier can check off what comes with the case. The top of the box features GMC's website and the X-7 X-Station logo. There is also a flag-like drawing that says "HD AUDIO". I guess with this case you won't need speakers.
The X-Station itself was wrapped in a plastic bag and then sandwiched between two pieces of foam. This made the case fit very snuggly in the box it was shipped in so as to prevent damage. The plastic bag is slightly different from what most other cases are usually wrapped in. Instead of completely clear plastic, it was more like grocery bag plastic. It still prevents the case from being scratched during shipment. I guess that's all that matters.
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Operation Identification
Identification can effectively assist in reducing theft on campus. This is accomplished by conspicuously marking each item of personal property with a unique identifier, preferably your driver's license number. This accomplishes the following:
- Marking property makes stolen goods difficult to sell.
- Marked property contributes to a higher rate of conviction for those apprehended with it in their possession.
- Marked property is easier for law enforcement officials to return to the rightful owner if it is lost or stolen.
This system requires a small amount of time and effort on your part, but the property identification and inventory will protect you and your property. The purpose of the inventory record is to give law enforcement officials essential information if you are victimized. This inventory record should be kept in a safe place for quick reference.
What to Mark and How
For Hard Objects
For hard objects such as computers, bicycles, radios, stereos, TV's, cameras, laptops, I-pods, watches, sporting goods, and appliances use an engraving tool that can be signed out at the Safety & Security Office to mark your identification number on a conspicuous, permanent part of the item. Then engrave the number again in a less obvious place. Metal or plastic parts are best for marking a smooth legible mark.
For Un-markable Items
For unmarkable items such as jewelry, musical instruments, antiques, etc., place the object against a plain background and take several color slides from different angles. Include a ruler in the picture for scale. Label slides and keep them with the inventory record.
For Soft or Porous Objects
For soft or porous objects such as leather, fiberboard, or cloth, use a contrasting magic marker. Note: some fiberboards may be hard enough to take the engraving.
Make Sure All Identifying Marks and Numbers Are Included on the Inventory Record
What Number to Use
Do not use your social security number. It is impossible for law enforcement agencies to trace articles that are marked with this number. The most effective number is your state driver's license number. Law enforcement agencies across the country have access to this number through state motor vehicle records. For all objects, even those with serial numbers, it is best to assign them a particular number. Do this by using your driver's license number and adding an extra number to it.
For example:
Any other items that are assigned numbers would get the next number in sequence (DC 124365879-2, DC 12365879-3, etc.) and numbering would continue in this order. The final digit (item number) is required by the FBI, so that if the item is stolen, it will have a unique number for entry into the National Crime Information System. If you do not have a driver's license, you can engrave your name and address on the items.
The engraver will mark steel, plastic, glass, wood, or any hard surface. It requires no special skill. Just use it as you would a pen or pencil. Your own printing or handwriting is best. Do not press down on the engraver; allow the engraver to etch smooth, even lines. The depth of the engraving and the size of the line can be varied by turning the knob on the engraver. Engravers are available from the Campus Safety & Security Office.


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Emeli Sande records song for Danny Boyle's new movie
Smith, who has previously worked with Boyle on many projects, including the music for last year's (12) London Olympics Opening Ceremony, has created the score for psychological thriller Trance, which is set for release later this year (13).
He teamed up with Sande in the studio for the movie duet Here It Comes, and the Next To Me hitmaker is delighted with the result.
She says, "It was wonderful to work with Rick again after the amazing time I had with him putting together the track for the Opening Ceremony at the Olympics.
"I was honoured to be asked to collaborate with him again for the film and, with his help, I believe we have created something very special."
Smith adds, "After finishing the Opening Ceremony, I hardly knew what day of the week it was. I took a month off work, off music, off everything.
"Exactly one month and three days after we said goodbye in the stadium, I received a text from Danny that said, 'Do you ever want to hear from me again workwise and would that go as far as having a chat about Trance... questions, questions'. Two minutes later I was on board."


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I've suggested this website before, packed full of interesting and I believe, generally reassuring information about what the studies say (assuming there is a study) on many aspects of the whole baby sleep 'controversy.' http://www.isisonline.org.uk/
I learned the hard way that being overly concerned about how my oldest son slept, or did not sleep, particularly as an older baby and toddler, made me far more miserable than the actual lack of sleep. Once I accepted the situation, I could simply work on strategies to get more naps, stop trying to 'make' my son sleep differently, basically, once I relaxed about it, we were all much happier. And taking this approach has certainly not hurt anything. My two older kids are fantastic sleepers and have been for years.
People make a lot of money promoting their special way to make kids sleep and eat on someone else's schedule that is supposedly needed. Books, TV programs, even personal sleep trainers who come to a family's home and charge hundreds of dollars to put their child on an 'individual' schedule! Of course this means the mom or caregiver also becomes slave to some arbitrary schedule that is totally unneeded! It's wacky.
Thanks for your responses, I feel much better. LLLMeg, great website! I've been reading it thoroughly! I'm honestly fine with baby waking at night since we co-sleep, I just don't like the judgment and when I tell people the night waking isn't that bad b/c we bedshare.. whoa, that triggers more looks and "advice"! Oh well, there are far worse things in life. Thanks again everyone.
My mother once told me a story about my brother - she said two weeks after he came home from the hospital, he was STTN and he was breastfed. She said she would sit on the couch awake and wait for him to wake up. Now, we know better now that babies shouldn't go more than 4 hours when they are THAT young, but it does happen. I also have a friend who BF/pumps at work and her 6 month old has been STTN for a while. Maybe there is something to the theory of needing skin contact until they are weaned. Idk, but my DD is up 2-3 times a night now and I don't mind terribly I think it's pretty normal for most BF babies to STTN later than FF babies.
With my now 5 month old, after we got home from the hosp on day 3, she slept 5 or 6 hours at night right of the bat. And we were cosleeping! I have overproduction even then and she was getting plenty, but I ended up with a plug the size of my open hand and mastitis. I found I had to set an alarm and rouse us both to nurse every 2 hours for a few weeks. I see this as an example of how nursing frequency is important for both mom and baby.
I actually think there is something to be said for waiting a bit to see if they settle. With Thomas we would wait to see if he was essentially talking in his sleep, and not really awake/hungry/etc, or if he was really waking. I have known people who run to the baby at the first murmur, and their babies seem to have a great deal of difficulty settling themselves (I always wondered if it was because they never got the opportunity, but that's obviously just my thought). If he was clearly waking, we got him and changed/fed/whatever he needed. They all sleep differently, and if what you're doing works for you, keep it up!
FWIW, I was formula fed. I didn't sleep through the night until I was three. My parents continue to remind me of this. I like the theory, filmmommy. My parents said that I just was too interested and observant in what was going on to want to go to sleep. I can definitely see this in my later childhood years. I'm the youngest, so I went to bed first and I was convinced that all sorts of fun stuff was happening after I went to bed. Or, maybe I was just a pain in the ass.
I do agree that people can make you feel like it's bad parenting. It seems like as soon as you bring the baby home there's this mad rush to get them to sleep through the night, like you've won some sort of brain teaser puzzle if you can get your baby to STTN. I think back to what my lactation consultant told me a few days before DD was born: You can't make a baby do anything. I often have to remind myself that she's right. I can create a good environment that encourages her to sleep, but I can't force her to do it.
I think that we do our own version of, la pause, although I didn't know there was a word for it. Sometimes we get to a point where we know that she's fed, and we know she has a clean dry diaper, and she's been snuggled and cuddled and everything else, and she still will make noises right after we put her down and go out to the living room. Not serious crying, just more like a muttering or two. And yes, at those points we will give it a minute to see if she quiets herself down or if it progresses. I'd say that it's about 75/25 that she quiets down. But even that doesn't mean that she sleeps through the night, just more that she gets a better stretch of sleep. We also only do this if we have just put her down, not if she starts crying after being asleep for a while.
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Of my 3 girls (all BF), all slept through the night at one point, not at another, then again, then not.... The good news is that my 4 year old and 2 year old are great sleepers now. My 10 month old is coming along. She'll get there in her own time.
As they go through what they are developmentally ready for, or not, they sleep, or not. Teething, colds, long days, new milestones, anything can interrupt sleep patterns.
Formula feeding does not cause STTN. http://kellymom.com/parenting/nighttime/sleep/
As for the rest, it's just a French phrase for CIO (Cry It Out) which you'll probably find most Mom's here don't subscribe to. http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/fus...-it-out-yes-no
P.S. My reaction to "Is she sleeping through the night?" is to laugh like it was the funniest joke ever, roll my eyes like they're nuts and say "Of course not!! Would you like another tea?" It has stopped everyone (so far) in their tracks.
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Mommy to our DD1 early bird (34 weeks, 2 days, 7lbs, 14oz)! Oct. 2nd, 2008 Emergency C-Section, Frank Breech, HEALTHY Girl!
Weaned @ 17 months
Our DD2 early bird (37 weeks, 3 days, 7lbs, 12oz) Aug. 10th, 2010 Our Successful VBAC, growing like a bad weed!
Weaned @ 15 months
Our DD3 early bird (37 weeks, 3 days, 7lbs, 6oz) Feb. 16th, 2012 Our 2nd VBAC and lightening speedy birth!
Loving being a Mom of 3, 40 months apart!!
I have this battle with my husband all the time. He feels we should do formula so our son will STTN since his sisters son is STTN and formula fed. I think its more than formula though helping with there son STTN he has his own room and is on the other side of the house. I know my son will go longer stretches with out eating if I am not in the room but once I am in the room he will wake up like clock work every 2 hours. I point out every child is different that some might STTN others might not but in the end its not him waking up to do the feedings I am. That our son only wakes me up since I wake up to the slightest sound and movement that our son not STTN doesn't affect my DH at all as much as he would like to think it does. I also point out the few times we had to use formula that he didn't enjoy having to wake up make the bottle that if we switch over he will be expected to take over half the feedings.Now he only brings the subject up here and there knowing this isn't a battle he win.
Isn't it funny? How something that affects no one other than you, gets so many recommendations and sometimes demands from people?
Not sleeping through the night IS NOT A PROBLEM! IT'S NORMAL!! Just because people TELL you it's a problem doesn't make it a problem. I haven't slept through the night myself in over 4.5 years. I've been pregnant and/or nursing babies that long. You adjust. You get accustomed to it. You make it work because you're an adult and you can. Just because sleep is different with a baby doesn't make it wrong.
Just do what you feel is right. Respond to your baby's needs. Do what works for you.
You might want to have your DH read this: http://www.ibreastfeeding.com/conten...-mental-health
I wanted to add that his sister's son is probably NOT sleeping through the night. With a baby in a room on the other side of the house, they just can't hear him when he wakes. They're ignoring his cries (by design, by forcing the child to be so far from them and unable to hear him). He's CIO. It breaks my heart to think of a baby, rooms away, crying, screaming, whimpering, reaching out and finding no one. No one coming for him. Or, he was CIO and he's now given up trying to get someone to come for him. That's not 'better'. That's terribly sad in my opinion. What a horrible, painful lesson for a baby to learn. Give up. No one is coming when you need them.
Mommy to our DD1 early bird (34 weeks, 2 days, 7lbs, 14oz)! Oct. 2nd, 2008 Emergency C-Section, Frank Breech, HEALTHY Girl!
Weaned @ 17 months
Our DD2 early bird (37 weeks, 3 days, 7lbs, 12oz) Aug. 10th, 2010 Our Successful VBAC, growing like a bad weed!
Weaned @ 15 months
Our DD3 early bird (37 weeks, 3 days, 7lbs, 6oz) Feb. 16th, 2012 Our 2nd VBAC and lightening speedy birth!
Loving being a Mom of 3, 40 months apart!!


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darkelf921 wrote:Dr_Mutley wrote:thanks mate.... is their an easy way u can just upload your garmin to, or do u have to just manually enter your odometer figure for the year periodically into BJ?
i would consider going to the strava dark side if its a matter of just uploading your garmin to it...
Manually is the only option I am aware of with BJ. Strava and Garmin Connect both allow you to simply upload data direct from your Garmin.
In Strava, you can keep all of your rides private, so only you can see them. Or you can keep your place of residence and work private so there is a 500m - 1km radius around it where others cannot see your travels. Distance varies and can only be adjusted by contacting Strava support. They are helpful with this as I had to do it.
I use BJ as I have done for almost two years now. I use GC as it is great for setting myself goals and I can easily share rides with others on FaceBook, etc if I want to (for charity rides and the like). Strava, I use for keeping records of Personal Best times, etc. Strava now keeps record of bike components a lot better. In the past BJ was the best at this but Strava have now done it better. So I can easily see how many kms I have on my chain, tyres, cassette, etc. It's a good maintenance tool making BJ slowly become obsolete. Which is really unfortunate as I really like BJ.
I could pay for Strava and be able to set goals but GC does it for free.
I hope that info helps?
Sure does thanks. I already use GC to upload my data too, incase my garmin dies. Is there a script (or a way) to update the stats in your sig straight from GC?


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text: Definitions of Roman Catholic Vestment Terms Catholic vestments have several unfamiliar terms. Here is a brief glossary to help you figure them out. ALB full length white linen vestment secured with a cincture used at Mass. An adaptation of the under tunic of the Greeks and Romans of the fourth century. It is blessed before being worn. It symbolizes the garment in which Christ was clothed by Herod and the purity of the soul with which the Sacrifice of the Mass should be offered. "Make me white O Lord and cleanse my heart that, made white by the Blood of the Lamb, I may be able to serve Thee" is said by the priest as he puts on the alb. It is also the white garment worm by the newly baptized person from Holy Saturday to the Sunday after Easter, Low Sunday, sometimes called the "Sunday in white." (From the Latin albus, white.) AMICE A short, oblong vestment of white linen worn beneath the alb to cover the shoulders of the priest while celebrating Mass. Now optional in the Latin Rite. When putting on the amice, the priest says, "Put on my head, O Lord, the helmet of salvation in order to repel the assaults of the devil." (From the Latin amictus, garment, mantle, cloak; from amicire, to throw around.) CASSOCK The ecclesiastical garb of all clerics. A ling, close-fitting garment that is sometimes belted. For ordinary use it is usually black in color. Cardinals may wear one of red color or with red piping, cincture and buttons; a bishop may wear purple. The Pope's is always white. (From the Italian casacca, greatcoat.) CHASUBLE A sleeveless outer garment worn by a priest at Mass. It is worn over all other vestments and is made of silk, velvet, or other rich material usually decorated with symbols. The arms are to be free when it is worn. It symbolizes the yoke of Christ and signifies charity. (From the Latin casula, a little house; hence a mantle.) CINCTURE A belt, girdle, or cord tied around the waist of an alb. Worn by the priest at Mass, it confines the garment. It is usually a cord with tassel of the liturgical color of the day. It symbolizes chastity. Refers also to the belt of a religious habit. (From the Latin cinctura, a girdle.) COPE A long cape worm by priests and bishops at certain religious rites. Open in front, like a mantle, it reaches to the floor and is fastened on the breast with a clasp. It is worn in processions, at Benediction, and at other solemn offices, Mass excepted. (From the Latin cappa, cape.) DALMATIC An outer liturgical garment worn by a deacon at Mass and in solemn processions. It has wide short sleeves, reaches to the knees, and is open at the sides. It is of the same material and color as the vestments of the celebrant. It was introduced from Dalmatia (hence its name) to Rome as a secular garment in the reign of the Emperor Diocletian. HUMERAL VEIL A long oblong piece of silk or vestment material often richly ornamented or embroidered, worn over the shoulders and covering the hands of the priest as he gives the blessing with the Sacred Host in the monstrance at benediction (Eucharistiae Sacramentum, 1973, III, 92). It is also used when sacred vessels with their reserved contents are carried from one tabernacle to another or in procession. (From the Latin humerus, the shoulder.) MANIPLE An ornamented small vestment, long and narrow, formerly worn over the left arm of a celebrant at Mass. Originally it was a folded handkerchief. It is no longer a required vestment. (From the Latin manipulus, that which fills the hand; from manus, hand.) STOLE A liturgical vestment composed of a strip of material, several inches wide, and worn around the neck by priests and bishops; at the left shoulder like a sash by deacons, for the celebration of Mass, administration of the sacraments, and ceremonies of the Blessed Sacrament. SURPLICE A large-sleeved tunic of half length, made of linen or cotton, without a cincture, and occasionally embroidered at hem and sleeves. It is a liturgical garment worn by all clergy in choir, during processions, and when administering the sacraments. Worn over the cassock. (From the Latin superpellicium [originally worn by clergymen of northern countries over their fur coats].) VESTMENTS Special garments worn by the clergy, in conformity with Church regulations, at the celebration of the mass, administration of the sacrament, in procession, when giving blessings, and in general whenever exercising their official priestly duties. The use of vestments goes back to the ritual garb of the priesthood of Aaron. In the Catholic Church, even in catacomb days, priests and bishops were specially, if not always distinctively, garbed when celebrating the liturgy. With the Church's liberation and her emergence into public life, liturgical garments were commonly used to distinguish them from secular dress. The order of vesting according to the Tridentine Rite: amice, alb, cincture, maniple, stole and chasuble.


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Barnes to transfer to Cal State Bakersfield
Lipscomb basketball guard Brandon Barnes asked for and was granted a release from the Bisons. He intends to transfer to Cal State Bakersfield to play for his father, Rod Barnes.
Barnes, a 6-3 product from Chapel Hill High School in Douglasville, Ga., averaged 6.4 points and 3.6 rebounds as a freshman for the Bisons last year. He redshirted during the 2009-10 season.


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(Seattle – February 28, 2013) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Center for Corporate Climate Leadership awarded TJ DiCaprio, Senior Director of Environmental Sustainability at Microsoft, the 2013 Climate Change Individual Leadership Award for helping to reduce carbon pollution and address climate change.
"Our Climate Leadership Award winners are leading by example with their outstanding actions to reduce carbon pollution," said Gina McCarthy, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. "These organizations are tackling the challenge of climate change with practical, common-sense, and cost-saving solutions to improve efficiency and cut waste."
EPA awarded Tamara "TJ" DiCaprio a 2013 Climate Change Individual Leadership Award for her extraordinary leadership in Microsoft's response to climate change. DiCaprio is the Senior Director of Environmental Sustainability at Microsoft, a global IT software and services company with 90,000+ employees operating in more than 100 countries.
DiCaprio led the effort to establish Microsoft's recent commitment to carbon neutrality for its data centers, software development labs, offices, and employee air travel. A key component of this aggressive GHG reduction policy is an internal carbon fee, which provides an innovative approach to voluntary operational accountability and is already helping to change behavior. Internalizing the cost of pollution through financial measures offers greater incentives to reduce emissions while raising funds for efficiency and renewable energy projects, helping to advance measures to mitigate climate change.
In order to design and implement this new carbon fee model, DiCaprio worked with senior executives across Microsoft to build a compelling business case that convinced Microsoft's CFO to adopt and support this critical measure. Microsoft's use of an internal carbon fee is now serving as a model for other Fortune 500 companies and public sector organizations considering new GHG reduction strategies, including increased use of renewable energy.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Scott Sanderson, head coach of the Lipscomb University men's basketball team, resigned today, Philip Hutcheson, director of Lipscomb athletics announced.
Sanderson just completed his 14th season with the Bisons, coming to Lipscomb in the fall of 1999. He is leaving the university to pursue other career opportunities.
"Scott has been a key part of Lipscomb athletics and its transition to NCAA Division I for more than 14 years," Hutcheson said in making the announcement. "I know him to be a man of fine character who is committed to the game. We have worked with Scott through many conversations recently as he has come to this decision. The university is committed to being helpful and generous as Scott and his family makes this transition. We wish him every success."
Sanderson has been the only coach the Bisons have had since their transition to NCAA Division I. His record as head coach of the Bisons is 222-201, and he was named "Basketball Times" NAIA National Coach of the Year 1999-2000. He has an overall record of 306-226 as a head coach. He won Atlantic Sun Conference regular season championships in 2006 and 2010. Sanderson led the Bisons to the program's first-ever post-season appearance in the NIT Tournament in 2006. He was named Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year that season.
"I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Lipscomb University for the wonderful 14 years my family and I have experienced here," said Sanderson in a prepared statement. "After much consideration, I believe it is time for me and the university to go in different directions. I do believe we have made positive strides in guiding the program from NAIA to NCAA Division I competition. I would like to thank my current and former players, my coaching staff—both past and present—the administration, our board of trustees and our president, Dr. Randy Lowry. I wish Lipscomb University much success in all its future endeavors."
Sanderson, who played college basketball as a guard for the University of South Carolina, graduated in 1984 and completed his master's degree there in 1988. He served as an assistant coach at the University of South Carolina, the University of Virginia, the University of Colorado and the University of New Orleans. Prior to coming to Lipscomb, Sanderson held the head coaching position at the University of Mobile for three seasons where he compiled an 84-25 record and was named NAIA National Coach of the Year.
Hutcheson said that assistant coach Pete Froedden will immediately assume leadership of all men's basketball program activities and administration while a search for Sanderson's successor is underway. Froedden, in his fourth year as an assistant coach for the Bisons, is a former assistant coach at Austin Peay State University, former head coach for Nashville's Hillsboro High School and Memphis's Harding Academy and is a former Bison basketball player.


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If You Are Outdoors -
During a thunderstorm, each flash of cloud to ground lightning is a potential killer. However, lightning deaths can be prevented only if people are aware of the dangers and seek shelter in a building or a hard topped vehicle.
Lightning can strike as much as 10 miles away from the rain area in a thunderstorm. That is about the distance that you are able to hear the thunder from the storm. If you can hear the thunder from a storm, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Your first choice of shelter during a lightning storm is a large, enclosed building, such as a house or public building. Once inside, stay away from anything that may come into contact with lightning. Move into inner rooms of the building, keeping a safe distance from the windows.
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