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Lynn M. Whitt 1/20/2012 4:30:20 AMFantastic capture... #1437775
Cheryl Schneider 1/20/2012 4:35:19 AMThanks, Lynn. They were awesome! #9930884
Rose Bailey 1/20/2012 4:48:54 AMThis is an awesome image!!! Very unique! Way to go!
Gary Enloe 1/20/2012 4:49:16 AMOutstanding capture Cheryl. Love how you caught them coming at you #9930904
R. J. Laudenbacher 1/20/2012 6:48:02 AMThis is FABULOUS, and I love it! I think we will see this one again! #9931094
Liz blahh 1/20/2012 7:33:03 AMSUPERB & beautiful! #9931204
David M. Montero 1/20/2012 10:42:50 AMOutstanding shot Cheryl! #9931536
Tammy M. Anderson 1/20/2012 12:56:50 PMExcellent capture, Cheryl. A winner. #9931800
Cheryl Schneider 1/20/2012 9:36:16 PMThanks for your comments, everyone! #9932750
Mike R. Howe 1/24/2012 3:01:13 PMFantastic image,Cheryl!!! #9940021
anonymous 1/25/2012 7:11:18 PMWow! I have to say I wouldn't have liked taking this picture but I'm SO glad you did. This is a great shot! #9946675
Cheryl Schneider 1/25/2012 8:18:23 PMThanks, Mike and Sheryl. And, yes, it was pretty darned cold! #9946797
JudyAnn Rector 1/31/2012 5:30:36 PMWonderful image, Cheryl! #9958063
Cheryl Schneider 2/2/2012 5:52:54 AMThank you, JudyAnn! #9960595
Marilyn Cornwell 2/26/2012 4:10:37 PMNo Surprise on this being a Finalist! Congratulations on this spectacular image! #10003385
Wm Nosal 2/26/2012 4:26:58 PMGreat Image, Cheryl!
Jeffrey R. Bange 2/26/2012 4:28:32 PMCongratulations Cheryl on your finalist photo and best of luck in the next round. #10003536
JO ANN CLEVELAND 2/26/2012 4:59:27 PMWay to go Cheryl!
Congrats on your awesome finalist!
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Usman M. Bajwa 2/26/2012 5:51:49 PMWow, what a stunning pov and exposure, Cheryl. CONGRATZ on the Finalist and good luck up next. Its a huge Winner, IMHO!
Phyllis H. Burchett 2/26/2012 7:54:07 PMFabulous, congrats! #10005096
Irene Colling 2/26/2012 8:38:37 PMCongratulations cheryl on your Finalist for this outstanding image.
I hope it goes all the way, its a great shot. #10005339
Renee Doyle 2/26/2012 8:40:38 PMAwesome pov and capture Cheryl! Congratulations! #10005348
The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 2/27/2012 7:16:24 AMGreat atmosphere! #10006782
Kathryn Wesserling 2/27/2012 7:40:03 AMI can't even think of any words to describe the feeling this elicits - everyone else did a superb job doing so. It will undoubtedly go higher yet. Good Luck with it, and congratulations for the Finalist. #10006884
The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 2/27/2012 12:04:53 PMFabulous capture! #10008140
Nancyj E. Hovey 2/27/2012 12:56:46 PMC O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Cheryl Schneider 2/27/2012 4:47:14 PMI appreciate all of your kind remarks. Thank you! #10009238
ALLEN O. HOWARD 2/27/2012 4:55:28 PMInto my favorites!!! Congratulations! #10009254
Inge Linden 2/28/2012 3:57:24 AMCongratulations! #10010371
Wm Nosal 2/28/2012 7:24:50 AMCongratulations, Again! #10010969
Irene Colling 2/28/2012 8:21:30 AMSo happy to see this in the winners circle.
Congratulations Cheryl on your gold award. #10011253
Nancyj E. Hovey 2/28/2012 10:15:06 AMC O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Michael S. Baker 2/28/2012 11:45:04 AMStunning shot, nice work- congratulations on your recognition! #10011716
Linda L. Ruiz 2/28/2012 12:55:55 PM#10011913
JO ANN CLEVELAND 2/28/2012 6:01:04 PMCongratulations on your wonderful 2nd Place Gold Winner Cheryl!
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Jeffrey R. Bange 2/28/2012 7:54:26 PMCongratulations Cheryl but in my mind it should have gotten first place. #10012866
Renee Doyle 2/28/2012 9:38:36 PMBig congratulations to you Cheryl!! #10012972
Cheryl Schneider 2/29/2012 8:28:35 AMThanks, all!!! And, Jeffrey, I love your mind. #10013731
David M. Montero 3/1/2012 11:47:14 AMCongratulations on your well deserved win Cheryl! #10016167
Sylvia Rourke 7/9/2016 8:08:38 AMWow, this is so amazing, congratulations on your All Time Win. #11493722
Jeffrey R. Bange 7/9/2016 8:46:09 AMCongratulations Cheryl on your well deserved "All Time" winning photo. #11493749
Patricia A. Casey 8/6/2016 6:58:42 AMCongratulations Cheryl on POTD & all the previously awarded Gold on this beautiful capture! I can imagine the thrill, even at 400MM to see these iconic animal walking toward you! Cheers.....=^..^= #11503074
Cheryl Schneider 8/6/2016 6:08:27 PMThanks, everyone. I had 60 seconds to get this shot before I had to get back into the vehicle. Within seconds after that we were surrounded by bison. This is one of my all time favorites.
Jeffrey R. Bange 8/6/2016 7:41:26 PMCongratulations Cheryl on this beautiful image making POTD, I guess just like the Olympics you now have a clean sweep of 3 golds, most deserving. #11503283
Sylvia Rourke 8/9/2016 8:58:04 AMCongrats on your fantastical photo of the day capture Cheryl, #11503983
Cheryl Schneider 8/9/2016 11:08:22 AMThanks, Sylvia and Jeffrey!
Mary-Anne Benusis 8/12/2016 8:04:45 AMGreat tension and colours... I LOVE IT! #11504984
Daniella Puente 8/12/2016 10:14:28 AMWonderful! #11505055
Melvin Ness 8/12/2016 10:36:41 AMCan feel the cold a great image. #11505061
Louise Wolbers 8/12/2016 3:11:03 PMCongrats on inspiration of the week. Great comp. Looks very cold! #11505174
Amanda D. Austwick 8/12/2016 3:37:47 PMGreat shot of these frosty buffalo, and Congrats on all your gold badges! #11505186
Cheryl Schneider 8/12/2016 4:25:17 PMThanks, everyone! I appreciate your comments, and, it was VERY cold. #11505199
Barbara Socor 8/12/2016 4:43:04 PMA most powerful and arresting image...Absolutely stunning and unforgettable! Congrats on all that well-deserved gold! #11505202
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Duluth East's Wyatt Irwin leans into Andover's Brady Barthold as they chase the puck. Photo by Dave Madsen, www.facebook.com/spbdm
At first glance of No. 9-ranked Duluth East's 4-2 victory against Andover it may appear to be one of the many conventionally ones the Greyhounds have racked up over the years.
What transpired prior to is not what Duluth East has to typically do.
Starting goalie Dylan Parker was a late scratch with a sprained ankle, so senior Casen Sjerven replaced him and took on the duties of having to stop a Huskies team that Duluth East could see again in the Section 7AA playoffs.
"I was a little nervous at first, but I just had to calm down a bit," Sjerven said. "This was a big game that was pretty important for us."
Nerves may have gotten the best of Sjerven in the first period.
While on the penalty kill, Sjerven made a save on a shot from the point by the Huskies' Brady Barthhold only to see Christian Mohs put away a rebound every so nonchalantly.
Andover's Tyler Tomberlin tumbles over Duluth East goaltender Casen Sjerven. Photo by Dave Madsen, www.facebook.com/spbdm
It didn't get any better for Sjerven as he gave up another goal on a shot from the left faceoff circle by Zach Sitarz that somehow got through him and into the back of the net.
"That second one was kind of soft and he would probably tell you that," Duluth East coach Mike Randolph said. "But like what all of our players did tonight, he kept his head up and kept us in the game for the rest of the night."
"After the second goal I just told myself to calm down," Sjerven said. "When I did that I was able to settle in and get comfortable."
Sjerven needed to get comfortable quickly.
Less than a mint after Sitarz's goal the Greyhounds had to kill off a five-on-three Andover power play.
Justin Smith took a charging penalty and just 18 seconds later Alex Toscano joined him in the Duluth East penalty box for checking from behind and a 10-minute misconduct.
With some help from his defense, Sjerven turned away all the Huskies chances on their power play.
"That was a big point in the game and we all have confidence in Sjerven to get the job done," Greyhounds forward Phil Beaulieu said. "We cleared some stuff away in front of the net, but someone has to make the save first and he did."
Duluth East eventually rattled off four unanswered goals, two each in the second and third periods.
Its two-goal lead appeared to be in jeopardy in the third when Andover forward Jared McComber was tripped up in what would have been a breakaway on Sjerven.
McComber was given a penalty shot and instead of nerves filling up his thoughts, Sjerven took a swig of water and positioned himself for McComber.
"There's nothing you can do but get ready," Sjerven said.
Slowly McComber made his way down with the puck on his forehand. When he got in tight he tried to quickly flip it over Sjerven's glove, but the senior goalie gloved it down and kept the two-goal lead intact for the Greyhounds.
"It wasn't that hard of a save," Sjerven said. "I don't think it was that great of a shot and it just hit my glove and that was about it."
"That was huge," Randolph said. "Late in the game what if your lead gets cut to one? You never know what can happen in games like this. Casen came up big for us not only on the penalty shot, but the whole game."
Sjerven's counterpart in goal was Chase Perry, regarded as one of the top goalies in the state.
Perry has been known to steal games all on his own since he dawned a Huskies sweater, so going toe-to-toe with one of the elite netminders in the state was just another challenge for Sjerven.
"I thought about that going a lot," Sjerven said. "It was interesting to go up against him to see how you would compare to one of the better goalies and I am glad that I was able to settle in and play better as the game went on and help us win."
Not often will Duluth East spot a team two goals and give it a chance to open that door even further by taking successive penalties 18 seconds apart for a five-on-three power play.
Somehow the Greyhounds were able to escape the first period only down 2-0 after the first period.
"We were up by two, but had a huge chance to really extend that lead," Andover coach Mark Manney said. "You got to score in those situations, because you can't let Duluth East hang around like that."
The Greyhounds got the comeback started early in the second period when Jack Forbort's wrist shot beat Andover goalie Chase Perry.
Forbort had the puck near the right faceoff circle in the Huskies zone, saw the upper right corner open and fired a quick shot that caught a little iron and went in.
"He (Perry) is a great goalie, so I know I had to have a good shot on him," Forbort said. "I was able to get it in before he could glove it down."
"That was an important goal for us because it got us on the board," Randolph said. "I thought we played pretty good in the first, but had a few penalties to really have anything to show for it."
Meirs Moore tied the score on the power play later in the second and moore importantly for Duluth East is it finally had control and momentum for the first time.
"I started to feel a lot better about our chances once we tied the game," Randolph said. "We were done playing catch-up and could play our game."
Duluth East started to put more bodies in front of Andover's net in an attempt to take away the vision of Perry.
Similar to a boxer hitting its opponent with body shots in the early rounds, the Greyhounds scheme was setting in.
Finally in the third Hogan Davidson delivered the knockout blow for Duluth East when he planted himself in front of Perry and scored into a wide open net after Perry made an initial save on a shot from the point. Forbort followed with his second of the night on the power play when his wrist shot beat Perry, who again had to fend through bodies in front of the net.
"It was simple," Randolph said. "We just had to get more people in front of him. He is not a goalie that you are going to beat much on a clean shot.
"That is what made Jack's (Forbort) first goal that much bigger. He beat him with a great shot that doesn't happen a lot against him."
More importantly for the Greyhounds is they came out with a key victory against a Section 7AA opponent and another team that appears to be firing on all cylinders to start the season.
Duluth East has had its way with Section 7AA as the representative in the state tournament for the past four seasons.
When the Greyhounds make their rounds to take on section oppositions, they will get their best shot muuch like what happened against Andover.
Down 2-0 after the first Duluth East did not change many functions of its system that has garnered it so much success in the past.
Experience paid off and the Greyhounds found a way yet again.
"We've been in a lot of situations like this and are going to be comfortable in a lot of them," Beaulieu said. "You get excited to play in games like this and are just happy we came away with a win against a tough team from our section."
Jack Forbort
Duluth East's Jack Forbort scored twice and goalie Casen Sjerven stopped 26 shots as the Greyhounds defeated Section 7AA foe Andover 4-2 on Saturday, Dec. 22 at the Andover Community Center.
One of Sjerven's saves came on a penalty shot by Jared McComber, but he made a glove save and kept it a 4-2 score.
Christian Mohs scored first on the power play for Andover, burying a rebound on a shot by Brady Barthold in the opening period.
Just 1 minute, 33 seconds later Zach Sitarz made it 2-0 on a wrist shot from the left face-off dot that got under the arm of Greyhounds goalie Casen Sjerven.
In the second Jack Forbort got Duluth East on the board with a quick wrist shot that beat Andover goalie Chase Perry in the upper right corner.
The Greyhounds tied the score on the power play when Phil Beaulieu attempted a pass to one of his teammates, but the puck deflected towards the net and with two players in front, Perry was unable to stop the puck from going in.
Duluth East kept the momentum in the third with two more goals.
Hogan Davidson put the Greyhounds up for good when he was able to bury a shot into a wide open net as Andover goalie Chris Perry had to make an initial save from the point.
Forbort tallied his second goal on the power play, throwing the puck on net that was crowded with players in front of Perry.
Duluth East improves to 4-2-0 on the season and will face Breck in the opening round of the Gold Division of the Schwan Cup on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at Ridder Arena on the University of Minnesota campus.
Andover drops to 4-4-0 and will play Stillwater in the opening round of the Silver Division of the Schwan Cup on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine.
1. Casen Sjerven, Duluth East
Having to step in for Dylan Parker in net, Sjerven made 26 saves, including a penalty shot save in the third period. After a shaky start in which he allowed two goals, Sjerven calmed down and was a rock for the Greyhounds.
2. Jack Forbort, Duluth East
When the Greyhounds needed a big goal, they looked to one of their seniors and Forbort did not disappoint. He got Duluth East on the board in the second period on a beautiful wrist shot that found the upper corner. His second came on the power play, which gave the Greyhounds an all important two-goal lead in the third period.
3. Alex Trapp, Duluth East
The Greyhounds are notorious for their offensive skills, but Trapp proved that they have a bruising side to them as well. He was the biggest hitter on the ice all night, which included a handful of checks that drew a notable reaction from the packed crowd. He did not light up the scoreboard, but did light up a few Huskies.

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Torrential rain did not dampen the spirits of some 3000 cyclists who came out to challenge themselves at the 2nd annual Colnago Gran Fondo held in San Diego, USA on Sunday.
"It literally rained so hard from 15 minutes before the start until four hours later," said event promoter Rob Klingensmith. "But, I would say that for 95 per cent of the people, they viewed it as an additional challenge, said that it was the most epic conditions and that they would never forget this bike ride."
The Colnago Gran Fondo San Diego catered to the competitive set by introducing King and Queen of the Mountain prizes and an award for the first male and female cyclist to reach the top of Honey Springs road, a 6.7-mile ascent that averaged 5.2 percent gradient. The climbing awards were only offered to participants who entered the 100-mile route that presented more than 5,500 feet of climbing in total.
The top three finishers of the KOM were Vincent Lombardi, Soren Krebs and Eric Marcotte. Christine Gregory won the QOM ahead of Deya Guerrero and Mari Holden.
Paolo Bettini brings Italian flavour
Look, it's Paolo Bettini
The Colnago Gran Fondo kept with the Italian gran fondo traditions and offered a mass group ride on three epic routes of 100, 53 and 32 miles, led out by three Ferrari vehicles. It also offered timing chips for each participant to keep track of how long the ride took and to determine winners of the King (and Queen) of the Mountain competitions. And Italian-style lunch and refreshment stations located on all three routes were included. On the tech side, Campagnolo supplied neutral technical support and there was an expo site with the latest cycling gear.
The biggest draw of all, however, was two-time International Cycling Union Road World Champion, Italian Paolo Bettini, who rode in the bunch.
"How cool is this?" said one of the participating cyclists at the start line. "A gran fondo, with the start in the heart of 'Little Italy,' led out by Ferraris and Paolo Bettini in the peloton, in my home town of San Diego. What could be better than this?"
Ferraris lead out the bunch
The highlight of this year's Colnago Gran Fondo San Diego was its start, which took the riders from San Diego's Little Italy district and over the two mile long Coronado Bridge, which is normally closed to cyclists.
It got colder after that, especially at the top of the Honey Springs Road climb, where one rider told us: "It was cold, real cold. By the time I reached the top it was sleeting."
Another ride, Rod, managed to finish the 100 miler: "35 miles in, I new it was going to be an epic day."
KIm, a 53 miler, had similar comments: "Whew! That was tough! But I loved it. Where's the pasta?"
Post-ride refreshment - hard earned!
Colnago Gran Fondo USA series
Sunday's event was the first of three that make up the Colnago Gran Fondo USA series. The next event will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 8 August followed by Los Angeles, California on 24 October.
"We selected those locations because the cycling communities that are in those cities and the Italian communities that are in those cities," Klingensmith said. "These events all have something in common. They are sponsored in Colnago and share a number of other Italian companies and agencies that are supporting the events. They all share the same characteristics that we believe are fundamental for gran fondos that include, mass-start, challenging courses, Italian theme and the chip timing."
Last year, the Colnago Gran Fondo San Diego was the first event of its kind and a wild success, sparking a flurry of interest that saw 1,200 riders take part. This year, there are nearly 20 similar mass-start rides scheduled across the country through the spring, summer and autumn.
More information: Colnago Gran Fondo San Diego and Colnago Grand Fondo USA series.
More news about Colnago: colnago.cyclingnews.com.


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Fairfield Prep hockey crushes West Haven
BRIDGEPORT -- For the second straight game against an in-state opponent, Fairfield Prep hockey coach Matt Sather was dissatisfied with his team's first-period performance.
Yet again, they responded.
Trailing by one after 15 minutes on Wednesday, the Jesuits netted seven unanswered goals over the final two periods to throttle SCC foe West Haven 8-2 at Wonderland of Ice.
"They (Prep players) started to move the puck a little better, started to win some races, I thought, offensively," Sather said. "We got a couple good breaks that they capitalized on."
Dean Lockery's second goal of game evened it 2-2 just 1:33 into the second period and Matt Wikman put the Jesuits ahead close to four minutes later as part of a four-goal second period. In overcoming their second straight one-goal deficit against a Connecticut team, the second-ranked Jesuits improved to 6-2-1.
"That's two in-state games in a row where we just weren't ready to play come first period. The other team was better than us," said Sather, whose team also rallied from 2-1 down after one last Thursday to beat Notre Dame-Fairfield, 5-2.
Six different players scored for the Jesuits, led by two goals apiece from linemates Lockery and Wikman. The other forward to complete the Jesuits' top line, Kenneth Kochiss, notched one goal and four assists.
Altogether, the three seniors accounted for 13 points in a dismantling of the Blue Devils (5-3), the state's fifth-ranked team.
"Playing together three years, (there's) a lot of chemistry," Kochiss said. "We don't even have to look anymore. We just know where we're going to be."
Ahead 5-2 early in the third thanks to Wikman's late second-period tally, the Jesuits capitalized on a double-minor with goals from Justin Blanchette and Kochiss. Ryan Deering capped the scoring with 1:53 remaining as the Jesuits finished with a commanding 40-22 edge in shots.
"We stopped moving our feet," West Haven coach Joe Morrell said. "We can't rely on our skill. We have to rely on our ability to compete and keep moving and keep working hard. We got away from that a little bit, they took it to us."
Prep led 1-0 just 4:20 in on Lockery's power-play goal -- one of three by the Jesuits' special teams -- but West Haven responded. Goals by Wyatt Condon at 6:31 and Peter Lynn at 13:26 of the first gave the Blue Devils a 2-1 advantage.
Seemingly caught off-guard, the Jesuits locked down defensively in front of senior Matt Beck, who made 20 saves in net.
"When we first got out there, we just weren't ready," Kochiss said. "They surprised us a little bit with some close shots that just snuck in on Beck. He was screened.
"Coach talked to us, got us a little motivated. We just went out there and played Prep hockey."
On this night, "Prep hockey" was a third straight win.
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Records: West Haven 5-3; Fairfield Prep 6-2-1. Goals: WH -- Wyatt Condon, Peter Lynn; FP -- Matt Wikman 2, Dean Lockery 2, Brandon Powell, Kenneth Kochiss, Ryan Deering, Justin Blanchette. Assists: WH -- Jaeson Puleo, Alex Scranton, Matt Kelly; FP -- Kochiss 4, Wikman 2, Lockery 2, Bill Overby 2, Burke Smith, Jack Hoey, Michael Ventricelli, John Quinn, Blanchette, Deering. Goalies: WH -- Michael Savino (25 saves), Joseph Bepko (7); FP -- Matt Beck (20). Shots: WH -- 22; FP -- 40.


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Thursday's High School Softball Roundup
TALIHINA — A seventh-inning rally lifted the Heavener Lady Wolves to an 8-4 win over the Talihina Lady Golden Tigers Thursday afternoon.Wister 14, Pocola 6; Pocola 12, Whitesboro 1; Wister JV 5, Whitesboro 2: In Wister, the Lady Wildcats (13-8), who trailed 2-0 in the opening inning against the Lady Indians (6-9), responded with a five-run first inning for a 5-2 lead — which they never relinquished.In Pocola's win over Whitesboro, Pocola pitcher Erin Holderfield (6-9) pitched a two-hitter, only allowing singles by Sassy Newell and Molly Young for the Lady Bulldogs (1-10). Young scored Whitesboro's lone run on a Pocola error.In the Wister JV's win over Whitesboro, the Lady 'Cats, who trailed 3-2 in the third inning, scored three runs in the third inning to get the win.Panama 2, Crowder 1; Panama 2, Eufaula 0: In Crowder, the Lady Razorbacks (13-7) got great pitching outings from Taylor Eaves (9-2). Eaves threw a no-hitter against Class 2A's 14th-ranked Demonettes — and missed by one batter of a perfect game — with 12 strikeouts, while she fanned 10 batters and tossed a three-hit shutout against the Lady Ironheads.Buffalo Valley 10, Leflore 1: In Leflore, the Lady Savages (1-6) could only muster a single run in the second inning. Allison Todd's RBI single scored Jaydyn Heilman with Leflore's lone run.Editor's Note — Arkoma had its road doubleheader at Bokoshe canceled due to Bokoshe not having enough players. If it is going to be rescheduled, it will be rescheduled sometime after the district tournaments.


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Background: On November 17, 2011, the EEOC issued an informal discussion letter about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to qualification standards for jobs. The letter can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/foia/letters/2011/ada_qualification_standards.html. There has been significant commentary and conjecture about the meaning and scope of the letter. The following questions and answers are meant to clarify these issues.
Question: Have you just made it illegal for businesses to require a high school diploma?
Answer: No. Nothing in the letter prohibits employers from adopting a requirement that a job applicant have a high school diploma. However, an employer may have to allow someone who says that a disability has prevented him from obtaining a high school diploma to demonstrate qualification for the job in some other way.
Question: Are you telling people that they are protected by the ADA if they decide not to graduate from high school? Wouldn't this create a disincentive to finish high school?
Answer: No. The ADA only protects someone whose disability makes it impossible for him or her to get a diploma. It would not protect someone who simply decided not to get a high school diploma.
Employers may continue to have high school diploma requirements and, in the vast majority of cases, they will not have to make exceptions to them. However, if an applicant tells an employer she cannot meet the requirement because of a disability, an employer may have to allow her to demonstrate the ability to do the job in some other way. This may include considering work experience in the same or similar jobs, or allowing her to demonstrate performance of the job's essential functions. The employer can require the applicant to demonstrate, perhaps through appropriate documentation, that she has a disability and that the disability actually prevents her from meeting the high school diploma requirement.
Question: So, does that mean the employer must hire the person with a disability?
Answer: No. Even if the applicant with a disability can demonstrate the ability to do the job through some means other than possession of a high school diploma, the employer may still choose the best qualified person for the job. The employer does not have to prefer the applicant with a disability over someone who can perform the job better.
Question: Is the informal discussion letter a new interpretation of the law?
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First, a small definition is in place.
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(Generic 64bit userland PPC64 profile, for all PPC64 machines)# ln -snf /usr/portage/profiles/default-linux/ppc/2005.1/ppc64/64bit-userland /etc/make.profile (Generic 32bit userland PPC64 profile, for all PPC64 machines)# ln -snf /usr/portage/profiles/default-linux/ppc/2005.1/ppc64/32bit-userland /etc/make.profile (Each type of userland has sub profiles as follows, with (userland) replaced with the chosen userland from above) (970 profile for JS20)# ln -snf /usr/portage/profiles/default-linux/ppc/2005.1/ppc64/(userland)/970 /etc/make.profile (G5 profile)# ln -snf /usr/portage/profiles/default-linux/ppc/2005.1/ppc64/(userland)/970/pmac /etc/make.profile (POWER3 profile)# ln -snf /usr/portage/profiles/default-linux/ppc/2005.1/ppc64/(userland)/power3 /etc/make.profile (POWER4 profile)# ln -snf /usr/portage/profiles/default-linux/ppc/2005.1/ppc64/(userland)/power4 /etc/make.profile (POWER5 profile)# ln -snf /usr/portage/profiles/default-linux/ppc/2005.1/ppc64/(userland)/power5 /etc/make.profile (The multilib profile is not stable as of this release.)
Most distributions compile their packages with support for as much as possible,
increasing the size of the programs and startup time, not to mention an enormous
amount of dependencies. With Gentoo you can define what options a package
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The default
A full description on
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You will probably only use one or maybe two locales on your system. Up until now
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I first heard of from , who is rather good at finding unusual make up brands long before anyone else jumps on the bandwagon.
Immediately I thought the website looked amazing, love love love the way they present swatches and the colours looked great. Rather too great, because it was overwhelming in choice!
Anyway never fear, because here I am with an Ellis Faas Cream eyeshadow. Love cream eyeshadows, always have, always will.
The Ellis Faas cream eyeshadows come in a long silver pointy pen and in 'creamy' eyes and 'milky' eyes.
I got a milky eyes in E206, a matte mid toned brown.
Ooh check out the swatches. LOVE those brows:
So here is the applicator. Afraid mine was pretty faulty – I had to wind it up a lot, and nothing was coming out but a few dregs…eventually the lid of the product popped off and when I screwed it back on, lots of product came out.
The brush itself is fine. No good for blending, but firm for application.
The accident:
Boo Hoo!!!!!! All that lovely eyeshadow wasted.
The colour I must admit isn't really my kind of colour. It reminds me of drying mud – in a sense its neutral and probably very safe for nearly any skintone to wear but its not I personally would have picked.
The texture is quite unusual – it reminds me of my Lancome Eyeshadow primer – a little greasy but dries to a fine powder like finish.
Here it is on the eyes. Was a little difficult to blend, I didn't have any brushes at hand either:
The colour is a little warm. I still find it such an unusual yet ordinary brown!
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Ellis Faas based the whole collection of her brand on the colours that by nature exist in every human body. From all tones of foundation to every lipstick and eyeshadow, the shades are inspired by the human body's owns colours.
I guess this brown reminds me a bit of the colour of freckles on a light-medium skinned person!
The packaging – like a long bullet is shiny but a little impractical. Does it fit in my make up bag? Errmmm no, its too long and pointy. Good for self defence though!
This finish is also a little dewy but not sticky at all once dried. I wouldn't say that it would be the best powder shadow base.
I felt it was a little plain so I put some Stargazer gold glitter on top:
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Monday, May 21, 2012
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17 comments:
- Privet and Holly said...
Well, HELLO,
Ms. Paige!
Yes, it's a crazy,
busy world this
time of year, but
oh, how wonderful!
Loving your great
pics and can only
imagine how FAB
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your new 7D. Congrats!
xo Suzanne
- 9:24 PM, May 21, 2012
- Jill said...
You underestimate yourself, my dear! Get busy with that new camera. Yes, this is a busy time, and I only have two sweet girlies to keep up with! It's funny how many things you did, I did too this last week - including date night! {although not in a cute convertible}.
- 9:32 PM, May 21, 2012
- Birdie Pearl said...
SO excited about the new camera! Can't wait to see the goodness. If Abby is interested in babysitting, a home away from home... I am in Fort Worth, a TCU grad and would love to meet this dear girl!
- 10:04 PM, May 21, 2012
- Jodi said...
goodness girlfriend, you are a busy girl! I love seeing what's going on and of course what your cooking (I have gotten some real goodies from you).
I hope little bit has fun at camp..her hair is so cute in a pony. :)
So sorry for your tumble, not good!
Your new "baby"...how cool. You will be a pro with in no time! :)
Take care my friend, and take a deep breath, May is almost over. :)
- 10:46 PM, May 21, 2012
- traci said...
break out that camera girlfriend. you will rock it. it's not too different. how did you hurt yourself at the shoot?
- 10:48 PM, May 21, 2012
- Between You and Me said...
sorry for the boo-boo at the photo shoot!!!
I'm with you on a busy May.....kind of ready to close the book on this month and start afresh in June!!!
- 10:50 PM, May 21, 2012
woot woot! LOVE That new camera! what lense did you get to go with it? I've been looking at them on B&H and Amazon... care to share more details? did you order lense separate from camera body? congrats... have I mentioned how much I love your blog?:) love your jewelry, those floaty tops and your brinkley melts my heart! :)
- 11:38 PM, May 21, 2012
- Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...
Busy busy girl, you are!! And thanks for the sweet comment on my post last week. It's been a toughie, but I think things are looking up. I hope. :-) Hopefully things will be slowing down for you some. Can't wait to see your photos with your new beauty of a camera!
- 1:26 AM, May 22, 2012
- Kerri said...
Your pictures are always so amazing~I know you will master the new camera like the pro you are!
I have to ask~where did Madison get that adorable bag she is wearing in the photo with the pom poms?
- 7:40 AM, May 22, 2012
- Lemonade Makin' Mama said...
LOVED everything in this post! I would have been intimidated by that thing too... but itching to try it out at the same time. LOL I hear it's a good camera- one of my girlfriends just got it.
- 10:40 AM, May 22, 2012
- Debby said...
Wow, you have so much going on. Good times for sure. How is your leg. Looks like you did something bad to it. Ouch. Feel better and rest a little.
- 11:17 AM, May 22, 2012
- Tiffany said...
So fun!! So nice when life hands us such goodness! Makes me weepy when that happens!
Enjoy that new camera! Sorry about your injury!!
You are so pretty, btw!
- 2:06 PM, May 22, 2012
- Jeannine said...
When life is so full like this (and there are two crazy seasons, I've noticed: Halloween through Epiphany, and then Easter through the end of school), I try to remind myself that it's all good stuff. But I can get overwhelmed.
I am wondering what kind of pushing-the-envelope photo shoot caused the injury! I hope the wound is only superficial and heals soon...
- 4:50 PM, May 22, 2012
Please tell sweet Abbey she will love TCU...my hubbie's alma mater! Love you and your family (and want to squeeze Brinkley).....great pictures!
- 7:51 PM, May 22, 2012
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So much to take in. When are you in the Seaside area? We are there in July too!!!! Wouldn't it be SO FUN to meet????
Our week (and next week) is like that too. Harry "graduates" and so does Will:) Congrats on your new camera. Just jump in Paige. You can so do it!!!! I was intimidated 3 years ago when I got the D700 too. It was/is the mac-daddy Nikon. Best advice....read the manual.
I have so let my photography go. I lost my mojo.
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You know I'm dying to hear about HER! I debated and debated about the 7D. Didn't get it, but might be convinced! Can't wait to hear all about it. Don't be shy...introduce us properly!
- 9:22 PM, May 23, 2012
I have followed your blog for several years and friended you on FB. We have some things in common (nurse, daughters) and some things not (you like exercise). I read this today and had to comment. My son-in-law's brother, Evan Lowell is also in a leadership position at Summer Beach Project as well as his fiancé Karen! When you go there, please give them a hug from me!
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It's taken me some time, but I'm back with my favorite articles for the month, except this time it is for two months. Woot! There are still quite a few articles I haven't included in here, but for the most part I'm getting closer to catching up. So stay tuned. May is tomorrow….ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
This article is short, sweet, and AWESOME! I've often suffered from resentment and feeling burned out and this article has me ready to sit down with a notepad and figure out what is "my resentment". What made me hate my old 9-to-5 and what makes me feel unmotivated and unhappy in any office environment. It also has me wanting to figure out what makes me resent my own business. Everyone should do this. http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-04-12/how-to-avoid-burnout-marissa-mayer
To stress or not to stress? This article is all about letting stress flow and you know what, I kind of agree. http://blogs.hbr.org/schwartz/2012/04/stress-is-not-your-enemy.html
As a designer, creator, consumer, individual and artist, I really believe in the power of using design to help shape better life choice consumerism. Completely and wholeheartedly. This is worth a read! http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669055/designs-next-frontier-nudging-consumers-into-making-better-life-choices?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
How to design a logo. Very interesting stuff and some great points too about whether you actually need a new logo, or just need to change up your marketing. Something every business whether large or small should consider and be aware of. http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-04-12/how-to-design-a-logo-sagi-haviv?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
This article isn't so much about design, but about stuff and art and needing stuff and minimalism not working. It's a great way to describe how I feel about making "stuff" and having "stuff", but making sure it is all stuff that matters to me. Design plays a roll in that. Read it my friend. http://www.scoutiegirl.com/2012/04/the-antidote-to-consumerism-isnt-minimalism-its-art.html
Megan Auman of Designing An MBA, punched me in the face with this article. Having recently figured out how to separate my service profit from supplies and fees, I'm on the path to creating profit, hopefully, and better than I have in the past 2+ years. http://designinganmba.com/2010/06/07/creating-a-culture-of-profit/
Dailyworth is on point and I love reading their short and sweet articles. Recently they had one about knowing your worth and value and it ties in very nicely with Megan's article about creating profit. This is something that I've recently figured out and have started to price accordingly. I mean that I've always known my value, but I get full of fear when I talk price and that's NOT COOL. This article helps me to remember that every time I sit down and figure out price. Hopefully it will for you, too! http://dailyworth.com/posts/1177-Know-Your-Worth-AND-Your-Value
I MUST meet this man. I am planning on emailing him. 🙂 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/magazine/timothy-barrett-papermaker.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Cellulose%20hero&st=cse
What motivates you as an entrepreneur? I kind of new what motivated me, but I wasn't too sure and so I jumped at the opportunity to take this quiz last month after reading the March issue of Inc Mag. This is what motivates me. Of course I one of the options I chose fluctuates with a few of the other options, but altruism and autonomy stay definitely. Here are my results: http://www.inc.com/motivation/results.php?one=0&two=4&three=5.
I highly recommend you take the quiz, too and find out what motivates you: http://www.inc.com/magazine/201203/motivation-matrix.html
From the same pages of Inc comes Norm Brodsky, the veteran entrepreneur who writes a column called Street Smarts, where entrepreneurs can send in a question and he gives them his advice. He recently invested in an industry that assists the fracking business and while I'm 100% against fracking, I do enjoy Norm's no-nonsense opinions on business approach and strategy. Anyhow, while reading his column last month, I whole-heartedly agreed with his thoughts on "the new breed of entrepreneur" – the ones like me and many others out there. We can be called the etsy/ebay/online business breed-the ones who have full-time jobs and run a business on the side that depends on the internet. He's absolutely correct that because they are less difficult, less expensive, and less risky they are troubling. You can read the full article here: http://www.inc.com/magazine/201203/norm-brodsky-on-the-new-breed-of-entrepreneur.html. What I can say about my agreement is this-I am running a half-assed business on the side. It's rewarding, but it's difficult because it doesn't require all the risk. Stepping out of my comfort zone to make this happen on my own is more risky that staying at my old 9-to-5 while running my business. There comes a point where in order to be a real entrepreneur, you have to take the leap. Read the article here: http://www.inc.com/magazine/201203/norm-brodsky-on-the-new-breed-of-entrepreneur.html
This article made me happy. Why? Because I like when things that people fawn over are perceived from the other side. As much as I have enjoyed TED talks and other videos of inspiration, I find that verbal communication is the bedrock of our foundation and it is something that is free. While the video's are free to the masses, the actual events are not and I have a problem with that. Yes, many of our greatest leaders have inspired by the masses through speeches, look at how many quotes I turn to in moments of encouraging need, but an 18-minute speech should not be a reminder of the class issues in our country. I think this article does a great job of sharing the history and the current status of the TED program and the competitive business model it has inspired. Much like any commodity it has reached it's peak, not just in the form of content, but in the amount of other talks created and in the skepticism in the program itself. Okay, maybe I'm the skeptic here. I don't deny that TED video's have definitely created a cultural phenomenon, but if you're going to speak in inspiring manners, it should be open to everyone and not everyone on the internet. http://nymag.com/news/features/ted-conferences-2012-3/
I've never really been a fan of The Wizard of Oz, but I do admit that it is a wonderful story full of important life lessons. This article written by guest writer Pamela Wilson on The Mogul Mom, April 9th, is phenomenal! As I read it, I went through a mental checklist of my peeps and I have to say, I'm so lucky to have them. Who is on your journey? Do you feel lucky to have them? If you don't, you should find the right peeps-they'll make the road all the much better. http://www.themogulmom.com/2012/04/whos-going-with-you-to-see-the-wizard
Chris Guillebeau strikes gold, AGAIN! This article is a must read for everyone. Really it is. It's his 34 lessons life had taught him and he opens up the floor to everyone to create their own list. Of course, I'd needs days to put mine together, but I agree with every point he puts up there. I went ahead and added my own about allowing ourselves to feel everything. Regardless, this list is something that needs to be hung up to remind ourselves of what makes our lives unique and worth living and fighting for. http://chrisguillebeau.com/3×5/34-things
LOVED this article! Mostly because it sums up what I mentally debate about myself and my business all the time! http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/magazine/adam-davidson-craft-business.html
This article gives me the spooks! I know that we're being watched, but I've never really wanted to believe the hype of big brother . This article proves it is reality and why consumers and small businesses, while yes should market to the right target, should also never so freely give away their personal business. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/magazine/shopping-habits.html?pagewanted=all
I can't believe I am saying this, but I miss my weekly Forbes magazine subscription. Alas, it's just me and the website and that means I don't read nearly as much as I used to of the magazine that used to make me mad. Anyhow, this article about the instagram buyout by Facebook and the greatness of small businesses really made me smile. As I sit aware that I need to put my head down to create results for my own company, I am glad I read this article. It's a great kick in the butt. Not that I'm trying to be acquired by Facebook or any other large company for that matter, but it gives me pride in what I am trying to build. Definitely a must read! http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevecooper/2012/04/17/instagrams-small-workforce-legitimizes-other-small-start-ups/
What's the difference between a company that tries to be everything to everyone, versus a company that focuses on it's niche and core? This article will tell you! Using a comparison between Facebook and LinkedIn, it's a great summary of what everyone starting a business should know and learns time and time again-you can't be everything to everyone. http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/linkedin-vs-facebook-which-will-survive.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
"Elegance requires that you subtract." That's Matthew E. May's strategy for being an effective leader. I've ripped this article out of the magazine and added it to my purse as a reminder of the kind of leader I want to be- efficient, make an impact, and be a minimalist. It IS possible. http://www.inc.com/magazine/201203/leigh-buchanan/matthew-e-may-how-to-be-an-elegant-leader.html
What makes an extraordinary boss? This list is a great resource for all bosses to read. Of course, not everyone can be an extraordinary boss, but if you try to practice some of these, you can be a great boss for any employee. I also find this interesting because I come from having one boss, to having another and it's quite true how they describe the average boss to the extraordinary one. http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/8-core-beliefs-of-extraordinary-bosses.html
I don't know when this was published, but I read it the last full week of April and so it counts for this month's articles-to-read. It's amazing how irrational and illogical we are. This is good to keep in mind, given that we are sellers and buyers and we're constantly looking for our "target market". http://uxmyths.com/post/2607991907/myth-29-people-are-rational
Until next month…keep reading!


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Taylor Swift Dishes on 'Red' + Wardrobe Dilemmas in Harper's Bazaar Cover Story
Taylor Swift is Harper's Bazaar's December/January cover girl, dishing to the fashion mag about her very real clothing dilemmas, as well as her new album, 'Red.'
In the feature, the country singer admits, "I'm in a predicament where I can't wear a dress twice or else it's pointed out in magazines. So unfortunately I have to shop for dresses all the time."
There are certainly worse problems to have, but since dresses are the 22-year-old star's go-to item, we can see why the constant need to shop can be exhausting. Still, Swift doesn't plan on switching up her wardrobe for the sake of convenience.
"There's just something so feminine about a dress," she says. "Whether it's a summertime dress that makes me feel carefree, an evening cocktail dress that makes me feel fancy or a vintage dress that makes me feel like a '50s housewife -- which I enjoy feeling like, for some reason -- I just really like dresses."
Swift does trade her frilly frocks for a variety of pants in the accompanying photo spread, though, while also discussing her latest album, which she says is "about the tumultuous adventures and misadventures and love and loss that I've experienced in the last two years."
Swift has has plenty of boyfriends and breakups, but she says relationships will always be a source of inspiration when it comes to her music. "Some combinations of people are toxic, you know? You have to find the right one that isn't just going to explode into fiery ash and destruction."
She adds, "Despite all of that and how unpleasant it is, as a writer you get a lot from it. It's a crazy justification system. You know that guy you really wish you could erase from your memory? But then the answer is track six, eight, 12, and 13." Swift's issue of Harper's Bazaar hits newsstands on Nov. 27.


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Good news for those who are looking to purchase a Lumia 920 before the festive holidays are upon us, Expansys UK has got some in stock. Both the white and black variants are available, but the only downside is the unlocked pricing of £554.99. Ouch.
Expansys has just received the second batch of units from Nokia so it'll be interesting to see how many are in stock and how many are to be sold to consumers (the website currently reports "100+" for both colours).
Clove has already sold out on its second batch, in fact the UK retailer was unable to publish an "in stock" message as demand was already exceeding supply.
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Chugach State Park
Eklutna Lake Campground has 50 campsites, water, latrines, picnic tables, and fire pits. Camping fees are posted, and camping is allowed for 15 consecutive nights. An annual state park campground pass may be purchased at state park offices or from rangers.
Interpretive displays and a telescope for viewing wildlife and lake activities are located near the trailhead parking area. There is a picnic shelter for group activities in the day-use area. A large group picnic and camping area may be reserved by calling the Chugach State Park Headquarters. Facilities are accessible to those experiencing physical disabilities.
For backcountry camping with some conveniences, there are three remote campgrounds along the Lakeside Trail: Eklutna Alex Campground at mile 8.8, Kanchee (porcupine in the Athapaskan) at mile 11, and Cottonwood at mile 12. These can be reached by foot, bicycle, ATV, horseback, or snowmachine. There are toilets in each campground and a picnic table and fire ring at each campsite. There is no fee for staying in these campgrounds. Motorized vehicles are not allowed in the Cottonwood Campground.
Eklutna Lake
The Eklutna Glacier carved this valley as it retreated, leaving horizontal scarring on the rock formations as evidence of its passage. Glacial and freshwater streams flowing into the valley created the 7-mile long lake.
The lake is an excellent place to canoe, kayak, fish, wind surf, sail, and motorboat. However, the weather can change rapidly in this valley, bringing sudden high winds, especially in the afternoon. Watch the weather closely and always wear a personal floatation device when boating.
Boats must be carried by hand from the parking lot to the lake, a distance of up to several hundred feet depending on the level of the lake. It is high in the fall, but as much as 40 feet lower in the spring. Very little water enters the lake during the cold winter months but it fills rapidly in the summer with rain, snow, and glacial melt.
The best fishing spots are at the spillway near the south side of the picnic areas, and where the Twin Peaks, Yuditnu, Bold and Eight-Mile creeks flow into the lake. Dolly Varden, the most abundant fish in the lake, are caught most often with salmon eggs and spinners.
Eklutna Lake feeds a power plant and provides drinking water for the Anchorage area.
Plant Life
The vegetation surrounding Eklutna Lake varies with the elevation. A dense forest of spruce and birch dominates lower elevations. Ferns, mushrooms, and wildflowers such as dwarf dogwood, fireweed and the parasitic broomrape cover the forest floor. At higher elevations the forests are replaced by fields of wildflowers such as mountain avens. Observe the change from wild beach pea, Sitka burnet and wild geranium on lower slopes to nookta lupine, Indian paintbrush, spotted saxifrage and cut-leaf anemone further up, leading to the blueberries and mosses of the tundra.
Berry picking is popular in late summer and early fall. Highbush and lowbush cranberries, currants, raspberries, and watermelon berries grow along the lower trails. Blueberries, bearberries, and crowberries are found higher up. Be careful to correctly identify berries before eating them, as some are poisonous.
Moose, muskrats, and waterfowl may be spotted near the lakeshore. Brown and black bears, wolves, and mountain goats inhabit the wilderness regions of the park and Dall sheep are often seen on the steep hillsides. A rock face at mile 1 of the Lakeside Trail is a spring lambing area and a particularly good place to see sheep year-round.
Smaller mammals living in the area include fox, lynx, porcupine, hare, ground squirrel, ermine, marmot, vole, and pika. Golden eagles, hawks, ptarmigan, grouse and several varieties of songbirds nest in the area. A telephoto lens or binoculars will help you enjoy wildlife in its natural habitat.
Special precautions must be taken to avoid problems with bears. Do not leave food or garbage in the open or in your tent. Cook and eat at least 100 feet downwind from your campsite. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear, make noise when you travel -- tie a bell to your pack, whistle, talk, or sing. Bears, like other animals, may feel threatened if you get too close, and when threatened their reactions are unpredictable.
More Information
The Eklutna Lake Ranger Station has information on camping, fishing, trails, plants, and wildlife. Be prepared to handle emergencies yourself, as a ranger is not always available. Backcountry users are encouraged to leave a trip plan with friends or a ranger. Use a topographical map for extensive trips. Map section Anchorage B-6 is sold by the U.S.G.S. in Anchorage.


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A winner was selected from 156 designs submitted by 32 freelance designers.
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Kellie Pickler Performs New Song 'Unlock That Honky Tonk'
Kellie Pickler is sharing new music with her fans and giving them a chance to download the title track if they pre-order '100 Proof' on iTunes. The singer has also released video of an acoustic performance of 'Unlock That Honky Tonk,' a banjo-driven, bluesy country tune that shows her fiery side.
Pickler is a scorned woman looking for some fun in this song. She wakes up the bar owner and starts her own party by the first chorus.
"Unlock that honky tonk / Boy, turn the neons on / Go and get the good stuff out / I'm bringing a party crowd / I don't need no trouble man / Just need a smokin' band / Don't tell me country's gone / 'Cause I'm about to try some on / Unlock that honky tonk," she sings.
Pickler dominates this performance by showing off the attitude that she promised to bring to her third album, which she has said will be more traditional than previous efforts. Recently, she revealed the track listing for '100 Proof,' due to hit stores on Jan. 24.
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ST. LOUIS — Linebacker Aldon Smith matched Fred Dean's 49ers single-season record when his second-quarter sack gave him 17½ this season. It was Smith's only sack Sunday, and it came with the 49ers leading 7-0 in an eventual 16-13 overtime loss to the St. Louis Rams.
After lining up at left end and pushing right tackle Barry Richardson into the pocket, Smith used his right hand to pull down Sam Bradford for a 6-yard loss at the Rams' 10-yard line.
That sack gave Smith 31½ in his 28-game career, the most ever by a player in his first two seasons. Reggie White held the previous mark of 31.
Sacks didn't become an officially recognized stat until 1982, which explains why the 49ers don't credit Cedrick Hardman with their record even though he had 18 sacks in 1971. Dean set his mark in 1983.
Smith is five sacks shy of Michael Strahan's single-season NFL record from his 2001 spree with the New York Giants. Smith, who came close to sacking Bradford a couple other times, declined an interview request.
"It's an interesting play, and I do think San Francisco has a gripe," Pereira said on Fox. "Because on intentional-grounding plays, when you're out of the pocket, the line of scrimmage — which was the 17 — extends out of bounds. It does appear to us that it landed beyond the 17. So, really, by rule, (the ball) is considered to have gotten back to the line."
Referee Carl Cheffers said a sideline official told him the ball did not make it back to the line of scrimmage, however. "No aspect of that is reviewable," Cheffers said. "The result of the play is not a scoring play. It's a penalty enforcement that results in a score."
Akers noted that the injury flared up last game at New Orleans and that it traces back before that. Akers has made only 21 of 30 field-goal attempts this season, including 1 of 5 from 50 yards or more. Last season, Akers was 7 of 9 from at least 50 yards, and 44 of 52 overall.
"They put their whole team in the box," Gore said. "They played hard. We've got to give it up to them. They stuck around and kept playing hard. We kept hurting ourselves here and there."


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Video Game Dispute Leads to a Real-Life Firebombing
What is it with online video games and players trying to not only kill each other in-game, but out of it as well? Recently a man was accused of stabbing and beating his neighbor because the neighbor asked the dude to chill out because he could hear him screaming in his apartment to other online players.
Three boys in New Jersey decided that just stabbing someone over a video game argument wasn't psycho enough, so they firebombed the guy's house instead. According to NJ.com, Matthew Debski, 20, and brothers, Michael Cavallo, 22, and Jonathan Cavallo, 18, have 21 charges against them, including aggravated assault, arson, trespassing and overall douchebaggery.
Their bail was initially $150,000 each, but Judge Dennis Nieves raised it to $250,000 each, and the entire bail amount must be posted before they can be let out of Middlesex County jail where they've been detained since Saturday. The three firebombed the home of the Bezerra family. Jeanne Bezerra believes it is because of an argument over an online video game and they've been getting harassed by the three boys for a while now.
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Suddenly Slimmer MedSpa is proud to be the largest Day Spa, Wellness Center & Medical Spa in Phoenix.
Voted Best Day & Med Spa by Arizona Republic AZcentral! Over 35,000 Patients Trust the Doctors, Nurses, Estheticians, Laser Technicians and Massage Therapists of Suddenly Slimmer Med Spa. Trusted business in Arizona since 1988.
Suddenly Slimmer Spa in Phoenix offers the best in Day Spa, Med Spa treatments, weight loss and wellness services in Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona since 1988. Suddenly Slimmer Day & Med Spa is over 12,000 sq ft of luxury pampering, located in the Biltmore area, Phoenix, Arizona's most prestigious community. Enjoy the finest spa services, wellness treatments, med spa procedures, Weight Loss, Skin Tightening Treatments, Laser Hair Removal, Massage, Facials, Body Treatments, Waxing, Body Scrubs, Acupuncture, Botox & Fillers, Detoxifying and Slimming Body Wraps, and over 10 types of laser procedures for facial rejuvenation, volume reduction, stretch marks, cellulite, skin tightening, acne scarring, wrinkles, tattoo removal, spider vein removal and hair removal.
Shop at Suddenly Slimmer's skin care and wellness boutique where you will find the most exclusive skin care, beauty and wellness brands, such as SkinMedica, Obagi Medical, Latisse and more. Suddenly Slimmer's fourteen spa treatment rooms and four couples room, makes it the perfect setting for small to large spa party bookings.
At Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa, MedSpa, Weight Loss and Wellness Center in Phoenix, anyone can enjoy spa treatment package specially customized for them. With over 75 spa and wellness treatments to choose from, the spa experts at Suddenly Slimmer have carefully selected ones that will benefit (and of course, relax) you or someone you feel deserve a day of pampering, relaxation and rejuvenation at the spa.
***Please be aware that with any wellness program, individual results may vary.
"Suddenly Slimmer MedSpa is truly the best luxury Spa in Phoenix
Pamela Albertson ~ Hotel Concierge (*Results May Vary)
Laser Hair Removal
Suddenly Slimmer Med Spa in Phoenix offers the next-generation of laser hair removal. Soprano ICE, everything you asked for in laser hair removal. PAIN-FREE, WORKS FOR ALL SKIN COLORS, EVEN TANNED SKIN! No need to stay out of the sun! It's an effective and permanent hair reduction solution that is simple and easy plus we make it very affordable for everyone. It takes cutting-edge medical laser technology and combines it with the comfort and convenience of a trip to the spa. In fact, Suddenly Slimmer's Pain-Free, Hair-Free Laser Hair Removal uses new breakthrough technology that has been described as one of the most comfortable laser hair removal options available. This is the first laser that virtually works on all skin colors. Call today 602-952-8446 to set up a FREE Laser Hair Removal consultation.
Look Younger Today!
Suddenly Slimmer Medical Spa offers the best Med
Spa Procedures to help you look and feel your very best;
Botox Cosmetic,
Juvederm, Perlane and
IPL Photofacial injections for the treatment of fine line and wrinkles.
The Rachael Ray Show
Dr. Phil's gorgeous wife Robin McGraw shared her secret for looking fabulous after 50 on The Rachael Ray Show, her secret weapon? The Slimming and Detoxifying Body Wraps from Suddenly Slimmer Day and Med Spa!
Weight Loss Programs
Suddenly Slimmer Med Spa Offers the latest Weight Loss programs to help you lose weight and keep it off. Suddenly Slimmer's weight loss programs are physician administered. Weight loss treatments offered are hCG Diet, Weight Loss counseling, B12 Shot, Lipotropic Injections, Personal Training, Fitness Program, Nutritional Counseling. Call today to book a FREE weight loss consultation.
Trim & Fit Packages
For those on-a-diet, Suddenly Slimmer's "Trim and Fit" package will help you achieve your weight goals in no time. Starting with the popular Fat Burner Body Wrap, you will be wrapped like a mummy, with bandages soaked in fat-burning enzymes and a blend of minerals to help rid the body of toxins. This will be followed by some "quiet time" in the infrared sauna. Finally, you will enjoy a Cellulite Massage that stimulates cellulite-laden areas to release the fat from areas where it is trapped.
Spa & Wellness Packages
These are just some of the unique Spa Packages Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa has to offer. Of course, gift givers are not just limited to these. Clients can browse through our extensive spa and wellness menu and pick and choose the treatments they would like to experience or have someone special experience. You can also seek the suggestions of one of our spa experts. Just describe what you think you would like to experience and we'll do the rest for you. For more information contact the spa at 602-952-8446 or by e-mail email@example.com.
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***Please be aware that with any wellness program, individual results may vary.Read about our President Luzivone Damaceno