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Winter Classic Wind Will Be Evened Out
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Those capricious winds at Wrigley Field that make baseballs do crazy things could be a factor on New Year's Day when hockey takes over the home of the Chicago Cubs.
But when the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings meet on a rink that will stretch from first to third base, neither team will have an advantage in the third period -even if it's a blustery and cold day.
That's because they'll switch sides in the middle of the final period, NBC coordinating producer Sam Flood said Monday during a conference call promoting the network's coverage of the Winter Classic.
"I know that plan is in place for this game, so if those Wrigley winds are blowing out to right field, they will flip the teams' direction after the halfway point of the third period," he said.
Last year when the Winter Classic was played in snowy conditions at Orchard Park, N.Y., the teams did the same. They switched ends in the third period, with a buzzer going off at the 10-minute mark stopping play.
Last year's inaugural Winter Classic at the Buffalo Bills' Ralph Wilson Stadium - the NHL's first outdoor game in the United States - drew a league-record 71,217 fans. The Pittsburgh Penguins topped the host Sabres 2-1 in a shootout. This year's game at Wrigley Field is expected to draw more than 40,000.
The NHL's only other outdoor game that counted was the Heritage Classic played in November 2003 when the Montreal Canadiens beat the host Edmonton Oilers.
Last year's Winter Classic earned NBC a 2.6 overnight rating and a 5 share, the best overnight NHL regular-season rating in more than a decade.
The Red Wings, the defending Stanley Cup champions, will be playing at the same time on New Year's Day as the Capital One Bowl that features Michigan State against Georgia in Orlando, Fla.
Asked if he was concerned that the Spartans' bowl appearance might cut into Michigan viewers who would normally watch the Red Wings, Flood said he wasn't worried.
"Last time I checked Detroit was called "Hockey Town," right?" he said.
"So I am fully confident that "Hockey Town" is going to be there for the hockey game. And more importantly, you can't see the Red Wings playing outdoors every day."


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Introducing our Internet Systems GroupPosted March 17th, 2009 by John Stautner in Blog
How should one segment when organizing an Internet company? ETSZONE's answer spans professional services, technologies, growth markets and operations. It also includes best practices, research and development. Let's get to business by describing our Internet Systems Group (ISG).
An ISG customer engagement starts with a business customer who has a clear business mission and knows that Internet technologies and strategies are vital to its fulfillment. The customer knows that one of their most important business objectives is to focus on growing and managing the business and that to do that the company needs professional, competent and ongoing help with their technologies. ETSZONE then learns about the customer's business and operations and designs the services and solutions that help the firm achieve its mission. Services provided by ISG are specific to each customer and comprise a customized portfolio including systems management services, business application services and managed communication services. Read More »

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The Prestolite Performance Super Summer Rebate program
The Prestolite Performance Super Summer Rebate program is in effect now through August 31, 2008. Rebates of up to $100 are available on a wide variety of ACCEL, Hays, Lakewood, Mallory and Mr. Gasket products.
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In addition to the rebate, a Max-Fueler (the Vortex generator that maximizes fuel mileage–will be included free with every rebate check). That's a $15.95 value! So now you'll be saving money and maximizing your fuel mileage. What a deal!
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Slashdot | Newt Gingrich Says Free Speech May Be Forfeit:
At a dinner honoring those who stand up for freedom of speech, former House speaker Newt Gingrich issued his opinion that the idea of free speech in the U.S. needs to be re-examined in the interest of fighting terrorism. Gingrich said a "different set of rules" may be needed to reduce terrorists' ability to use the Internet and free speech to recruit and get out their message. The article has few details of what Gingrich actually said beyond the summary above, and no analysis pointing out how utterly clueless the suggestion is given the Internet's nature and trans-national reach.


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Acappella sings the National Anthem at "OC Night with the Texas Rangers"
Members of the Christian Hall of Fame vocal group Acappella attend Oklahoma Christian through a unique partnership between the university and the Acappella Company.
Keith Lancaster, founder of Acappella and CEO of the Acappella Company, said, "Never before has the need to celebrate and strengthen the wonderful heritage of a cappella singing been greater. We are energized by Oklahoma Christian's vision and foresight to be an ever greater source of strength to equip the local church. Acappella Ministries is honored to be included in this mission."
This partnership builds on a long history between OC and Acappella; 21 former or current OC students have served with the Acappella Company through the years: Allen Brantley, Rodney Britt, Shellie Bynum, Luke Coles, Will Coleson, Justin Elliott, Michael Forehand, Zac George, Joshua Gulley, Malcolm Himes, Jabbarri Jones, Anthony Lancaster, Steve Maxwell, Wes McKinzie, Raymond Mobley, Robert Orr, Max Plaster, Chet Sweet, Danice Sweet, Bret Testerman and Zachary Wilson.
For booking information, contact Delisa McKinzie at 405.473.9975 or at email@example.com.
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(BPT) - Companies across the nation are looking for ways to become more energy efficient, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are no exception. Reducing energy consumption is one of the top areas where SMB leaders need more guidance - up 14 percent from the previous year, according to the Cox Conserves Sustainability Survey.
Energy costs are among the largest business expenses for any company. Simple conservation efforts will go a long way to lower the power costs of your current operations.
"More companies than ever have said they want information on sustainability," says Cox Enterprises Executive Vice President Alex Taylor. "Our survey showed that some SMBs often find it difficult to make or justify the investment in sustainability programs or prioritize them over other demands and initiatives. From our own experience with the Cox Conserves program, I can confirm that sustainability is as good for our business as it is for the environment."
Here are some quick tips that can help any sized business improve efficiency and cost savings.
Know your baseline. Your utility company can provide detailed usage records that show usage and cost totals, as well as helpful details like peak usage times. This data helps you measure your progress.
Take advantage of savings. Government agencies offer a variety of tax credits, rebates and other incentives to support energy efficiency. Visit www.energy.gov/savings to find programs that may be available to your business.
Pay attention. Take note of the natural energy sources specific to your geographic location. Sun or wind energy technologies may be great money-saving solutions. If the sun sufficiently lights your office or meeting room, make a point of keeping the blinds open and the electric lights off.
Look at lighting. Lighting retrofits are a simple and effective solution that do not interrupt regular operations and often offer a short return on investment.
Encourage employees. Turning off computers and other office equipment when not in use is an easy way employees can make an impact.
These tips can start your business on a journey toward becoming a more efficient and eco-friendly organization. The benefits start at protecting the earth and extend to enhancing the bottom line.
(BPT) - In pop culture, myths can sometimes be mistaken for truth. Common ones, like, "don't swim for a half hour after eating," or "we only use 10 percent of our brain," are false even though they're widely taken for fact.
The adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) earned a bad rap after the 2006 housing crisis. The problem was, before the crisis, many borrowers were able to qualify for more home than they could actually afford by using interest-only, No Income Verification or No Ratio ARM products. When the housing market tanked and many houses lost value, some homeowners with rising mortgage payments either foreclosed or walked away from their properties.
Fast forward 10 years to today. The ARM is back to show potential homebuyers it's not the villain of the housing market. It's time to debunk the myths that give ARMs the "bad guy" reputation it doesn't deserve.
MYTH: ARMs are unstable and aren't a good option while the Feds are raising rates.
This myth stems back to the days of the 2008 recession. It's like saying, "dial-up is the fastest way to access the Internet," it's just not true anymore. All ARM loans have annual and lifetime caps, so there's built in protection. If stability is what you're concerned with, consider an ARM with a longer adjustment period. For example, Navy Federal Credit Union's 5/5 ARM adjusts only once over the initial 10-year period.
Interest rates rise and fall in cycles. Even if rates are increasing now, that doesn't mean they won't be on the downturn when you arrive at your potential adjustment point. Many ARM mortgage holders never refinance to a fixed rate because the many ups and downs of the market happen in-between their adjustment points. Refinancing is always an option for those with ARMs. Just remember to calculate closing costs on your refinance to make sure you're actually improving your situation. Research and the guidance of a trusted lender will be the winning combo for saving money over the life of your mortgage.
MYTH: ARMs are only for people who want to be in a home for a few years.
Not true. ARMs have fixed intro periods that can vary from one to even 15 years. If you think you'll own that home for five or six years, a fixed mortgage rate may have a higher interest rate over that span. So why spend the extra money associated for the added security of a fixed rate?
"The potential savings on an ARM, can range from $10,000 to $20,000, compared to a 30-year, fixed rate jumbo mortgage," said Katie Miller, Navy Federal vice president of Mortgage Lending. "That's enough money for a down-payment on a car, or part of your child's college tuition."
Again, it pays to plan for various scenarios based on how long you plan to own the home.
MYTH: Rates only rise when you have an ARM.
The term "adjustable" gives the misconception ARMs are unstable. The ARM is very similar to a fixed-rate mortgage; both offer a 30-year term with no prepayment penalty and early payoff options, among other similarities.
The intro rate period (usually a lower rate) and potential rate changes (up or down) over the life of the loan is what makes an ARM unique. Knowing your cap and what the difference in payments are over the life of the loan protects you, even if rates are on a roller coaster. Knowledge is power as an ARM holder. That "power" helps you make necessary calculations to figure out a yearly breakeven point should your interest rate increase and your introductory rate savings begin to decrease. Check out an ARM vs. Fixed-rate Mortgage Calculator to see if this type of mortgage works for you
Like any myth, do your research before accepting it at face value. If you add up the ARM's initial savings plus the cost to refinance, an ARM is hard to beat from a financial standpoint, and that, is the truth.
(NewsUSA) - Sponsored News - April 18 is the deadline to file income tax returns with the federal government this year. But tax day is another important deadline: Up until then, workers can still make contributions to their individual retirement accounts (IRAs) for the previous year. And, IRAs offer a great tax-advantaged savings opportunity.
Here are three reasons why you should consider an IRA as a valuable tool for your retirement savings:
Traditional IRAs provide all workers, regardless of income, with access to tax incentives to save for retirement. Tax deferral helps workers build a nest egg over time by putting off taxes on your investment earnings until you retire. Contributing to an IRA is a great way to invest and build retirement savings.
The flexible structure of IRAs provides Americans with choices when it comes to their retirement savings. For example, workers decide how much they want to contribute and when. Workers who are age 49 and younger currently can contribute up to $5,500 to their IRAs, and workers 50 and older can contribute up to $6,500. IRA contributions can be made at any time during the year. Workers who meet certain qualifications may decide to open a Roth IRA. Unlike traditional IRAs, workers pay tax when they make contributions into Roth IRAs and pay no taxes on qualified withdrawals in retirement.
Workers can easily roll over their employer-sponsored 401(k) assets into an IRA upon leaving a job. Job changers who simply cash out their 401(k) may have to pay taxes on their assets and possibly a penalty tax for early withdrawal. These taxes and penalties can be avoided by rolling over 401(k) assets into an IRA, which is not tied to an employer and allows the individual to keep saving for retirement.
Today, Americans are increasingly using IRAs to grow and maintain their savings for retirement. As of 2015, more than 40 million U.S. households reported that they owned IRAs, according to "The Role of IRAs in U.S. Households' Saving for Retirement, 2015" published by the Investment Company Institute (ICI). Other research from ICI shows that Americans have $7.3 trillion invested in these accounts.
But IRAs are only one piece of our multilayered retirement savings system. When IRA assets are combined with all other assets earmarked for retirement, Americans have set aside $23.5 trillion. The various pieces of the entire system -- including IRAs, employer-provided defined benefit and defined contribution plans, personal savings, and Social Security -- are working well for millions of workers. In fact, successive generations of near-retirees have reached retirement with higher wealth than the previous generation.
To learn more about IRAs and the strength of America's retirement system, please visit www.ici.org/retirement.
(BPT) - This tax season brings changes you should know about as you're preparing your 2015 return and planning for 2016 and beyond. Here are five areas to keep in mind.
There's a delayed filing date.
If you're a procrastinator filing at the last minute, this year you have more time. Because Friday, April 15 is a federal holiday, your 2015 income tax return is due the following Monday, April 18. This is also the due date to file for an extension until Oct. 15 or to make an IRA contribution for 2015.
"The due date to file your return or for an extension may also be affected by state law," says Robert Fishbein, a vice president and general counsel at Prudential Financial. For example, if you live in Maine or Massachusetts, Monday April 18 is a state holiday and you don't have to file returns until the 19th. But be careful, Fishbein warns, as the delayed filing date for the 2015 returns may not delay when you must make estimated tax payments.
There are new steps for fighting fraud and ID theft.
Tax return preparation software may now require you to provide your driver's license number for the IRS and state tax agencies to combat tax return fraud. "The rules here are tricky," says Fishbein. "You have no legal obligation to provide that information or to have a driver's license to file a tax return. But depending on your software, you may need to provide information to file your return. It's possible that withholding your driver's license will slow the process."
Another new anti-ID theft/fraud measure is a 16-digit verification code for online filers. If the code is on your Form W-2, you'll need to enter it when prompted by your tax software program. If you fail to provide the code, you won't be able to e-file your return. "Not all Form W-2s will have the code," Fishbein notes.
Note health care reporting changes.
Again this year you must report "minimum essential coverage," or MEC. If you indicate so on line 61 of your Form 1040, you won't be subject to a penalty tax. This is the first year employers are required to report if coverage qualifies as MEC, and they must send the applicable form to you by March 31, 2016. "Of course, for early filers this means you may not have evidence of your coverage qualifying as MEC," Fishbein says. "But assuming you know that you have MEC, you can still complete line 61 and file your return."
If you do not have MEC, you must pay the penalty tax - currently $325 per adult and $162.50 per child, up to a maximum of $975 - for each month you weren't covered, unless you can demonstrate you're eligible for an exemption. Examples include if coverage is considered unaffordable (more than 8 percent of household income per person), if you had a short coverage gap (fewer than three months), or if your income is below the tax return filing threshold.
Watch for retroactive reinstatements.
Until the end of 2014, taxpayers had been permitted for some time to deduct the greater of their state income tax or their state sales tax. This helped residents of states, such as Florida and Texas, that don't have an income tax. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 retroactively extended this provision for 2015. For those who have not tracked their state sales tax payments, there's a table that provides a safe harbor deduction based on income. Also, the sales tax from the 2015 purchase of a new automobile can be added to the sales tax from the table.
Also reinstated retroactively to the beginning of 2015 is a provision allowing distributions from an IRA to be paid directly to a charity and excluded from income. "The amount donated to charity will avoid income tax," Fishbein says. Without this provision, an individual would have to include the amount in income and take a charitable deduction that might not entirely offset the income amount. This provision is available up to $100,000 of charitable donations in a calendar year. You must be 70 ½ or older and required to take IRA distributions.
Roth recharacterizations may affect you.
If you converted a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2015, and if the converted investment has declined in value, you can recharacterize that amount and not pay income tax on an amount greater than the current value. "The law allows this type of 'do over' option when you convert to a Roth IRA," Fishbein explains. "For a 2015 conversion, you must recharacterize on or before Oct. 15, 2016 and not convert again to a Roth IRA until 2017."
Prudential Financial, its affiliates, and their financial professionals do not render tax or legal advice. Please consult with your tax and legal advisors regarding your personal circumstances.
Prudential Financial Inc. Newark, NJ
(NewsUSA) - Sponsored News - Are people wising up when it comes to ensuring their retirement won't be like something out of "The Hunger Games"?
Two years ago, Fidelity Investments (Fidelity.com) came up with a unique way of measuring not only how close working Americans are to meeting their post-retirement expenses, but also how different generations - baby boomers, Gen Xers, and Gen Yers - stack up against each other. The one standout back then was boomers.
But now that same gauge, the Retirement Preparedness Measure (RPM), is signaling more widespread improvement - thanks in large part to what John Sweeney, Fidelity's executive vice president of retirement and investment strategies, ascribes to "across-the-board progress in savings, and investments being allocated in a more age-appropriate way."
Specifically, the number of people likely to afford at least their essential expenses in retirement jumped 7 percentage points since 2013, from 38 to 45 percent, according to the firm's biennial "Retirement Savings Assessment" study.
On the flip side, of course, that means 55 percent are estimated to be "at risk of being unprepared to completely cover" essentials like housing, food and health care.
That said, what's especially illuminating about the RPM is the color-coded breakdown - with dark green being the best - showing how retiree households are currently prepared to withstand a down market compared to 2013:
Dark Green. Twenty-seven percent are on track to cover more than 95 percent of their total estimated expenses (up 4 percent).
Green. Eighteen percent are headed toward only covering essentials, with no money for travel and entertainment (up 3 percent).
Yellow. Twenty-three percent are off track and would likely require "modest" lifestyle adjustments (up 4 percent).
Red. Thirty-two percent definitely "need attention," to put it mildly, though that's down significantly from 43 percent.
So which generation is faring best?
Well, boomers saved the most - stashing away 9.7 percent of their salaries (up from 8.1 percent, which is still below Fidelity's recommended rate of at least 15 percent). However, millennials showed the most improvement by boosting their savings from 5.8 percent to 7.5 percent.
For those curious how they're doing, Fidelity now allows anyone to access their personal retirement score online. And if you are flashing "code red" - or just eager for a more comfortable retirement - certain "accelerators" can help.
Saving that aforementioned 15 percent of your income, for example, brings the study's median RPM score of 76 - smack in the yellow zone - up to the green zone's 84. Replacing portfolios that are either too conservative or too aggressive with more age-appropriate asset mixes can help improve the score, too.
"The score reaches 100 if you combine delaying retirement with the other two accelerators," says Sweeney.
(BPT) - Tax season is in full swing, and according to the IRS, Americans often leave more than a billion dollars on the table in unclaimed refunds.
With the average refund hovering at $2,800, ensure you get back your maximum refund and avoid these common filing mistakes this tax season.
1. Using an incorrect filing status.
When filing your taxes, you may be confused about whether your filing status is single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, or head of household. Your filing status affects a few things: what kind of credits and deductions you might be eligible for, your tax bracket, and the value of your standard deduction.
Filing status is a grey area for a lot of filers who are married and may fall into multiple categories. If you're legally married and going through a divorce, you could potentially file as married filing jointly, married filing separately, or head of household. You can't file as head of household if you and your spouse lived together at any point in the last six months of the tax year. In fact, the head of household filing status might be the one that causes the most headaches.
Confused about which filing status applies to you? Consulting with an experienced professional tax preparer can help set you on the right course. They can help determine if you qualify for a filing status that is more to your advantage.
2. Taking the standard deduction instead of itemizing.
Only one in three taxpayers itemize their deductions, but millions may be missing out on the benefits.
Often times, home ownership is a life change that helps taxpayers move from taking the standard deduction to itemizing. Itemizing your deduction allows taxpayers to deduct qualifying charitable donations, medical expenses, state income or sales tax, and employee business expenses, among others. Itemizing can save taxpayers hundreds of dollars. For example, if a single taxpayer pays $9,600 in mortgage interest, property taxes and charitable donations, that is $3,300 more than the standard deduction of $6,300. With a marginal tax rate of 25 percent, itemizing saves this taxpayer up to $825.
3. Forgetting to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax benefit for lower-income workers. The IRS estimates 20 percent of those eligible for the EITC fail to claim the credit on their taxes. In fact, many overlook the EITC because they may not earn enough money to have to file a return, but because the EITC is a refundable credit, those who do not owe taxes can still be eligible to receive this credit.
Another mistake taxpayers make? Paying full price at the tax office! If you filed your taxes with someone other than H&R Block last year, H&R Block will do your taxes for half of what you paid last year. Make an appointment today at hrblock.com/payhalf before the offer runs out on March 31.
(BPT) - What would you do with a little extra money? Chances are, you thought of something pretty fast — and you probably had more than one idea. Whether you're looking to improve your home, pay off outstanding debt or take a vacation, a little cash can go a long way and you can find the money without changing jobs or cutting expenses. The answer lies within the walls around you in your own home.
The housing bust of 2007-09 was a rough time for many homeowners, but today's market has shown signs of continued recovery and as it does, homes continue to increase in value. Sixty percent of homeowners report equity in their homes has increased since 2013, and almost half expect their equity will increase even more this year, according to research from loanDepot. And as that equity continues to grow, more and more homeowners are realizing that capitalizing on it can be a valuable tool to support their financial stability.
"Homeowners who bought during the housing boom are regaining equity many thought was lost forever, yet too many are not aware of the equity they have gained or they are unclear about how to determine changes in their equity," says Bryan Sullivan, chief financial officer of loanDepot. "People who bought after the housing boom when prices were low are realizing homeownership can be a great investment and asset leveraged through equity to realize many dreams. Whether they choose to leverage their home equity now or reserve it for future needs, millions of homeowners have choices today not available just a few years ago."
To better understand how homeowners would leverage additional funds from a home equity loan, loanDepot surveyed 1,000 homeowners to get their responses. The most common uses for funds from a home equity loan included:
Remodeling projects. The majority of respondents, 39 percent, said they would reinvest the money acquired by their loan into making further improvements to their home, continuing to support its value.
Consolidating high interest debt. For homeowners with significant debt obligations, a home refinancing loan can offer the opportunity to pay down that debt and replace it with a home loan that features a more favorable interest rate.
Save for retirement. More than 17 percent of those surveyed said they would use the money to bolster their current retirement package or even start a retirement fund.
Pay down student loans. College was a wonderful part of your life, the loans — not so much. Nine percent of respondents said they would use the money to be done with those payments once and for all.
Take a trip. If that dream trip seems to always be just slightly out of your financial reach, a home equity loan can help. Nearly five percent of respondents said they would use the additional money for vacation and travel purposes.
Learn more about taking out a home equity loan
Everyone could use a little extra money and finding it is easier than you may think, you just have to capitalize on your home's inherent value. To learn more about obtaining a second mortgage and the flexibility such equity would offer you, visit www.loanDepot.com/homequity today or watch this video.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Pine to Palm 100
This may not seem like much, but to those of you asking where the "Palm" comes from, now you have it. This one, probably the largest we could find in Ashland, is just a block off main street where dozens of the warm weather species used to greet visitors.
Around the turn of the century, Ashland developers wanted to promote the town as a mineral water spa area, like Saratoga or Carlsbad. The idea was to develop the city-owned land in Ashland Creek Canyon as a commercial resort. Money and business interests liked their vision and Southern Pacific Railroad Company backed the resort idea as a way to bring more tourism to the West.
The City of Ashland captured its abundant botanical heritage in its motto, "Where the palms meet the pines." Only thirteen other regions on the planet offer greater species diversity than found in the Siskiyous.
Most of the Palm trees may be gone now, but Rogue Valley Runners is interested in bringing folks back to the area for exactly the same reason. For by the time you arrive in Ashland, via the 100 mile Pine to Palm route, rest and relaxation will be all that you are doing.
It will be an arduous journey, but it is time to start thinking about the inaugural Pine to Palm 100 Mile Endurance Run.
This September, 200 runners will traverse the Siskiyous on a mixture of dirt road, two-track and single-track with delightful views of Mt. Shasta and Mt McLaughlin. 20,000ft of climb and descent await the optimistic and will test the weary, in the end we promise a diverse course and a fantastic weekend. This vision is the accumulation of a number of folks; the countless hours of volunteering, race directing and just plain running will come together to give you a scenic tour of a special region many of us call home.
So are you ready? Register here.
Help the Haitian Relief Effort
Register during the month of January and $5 from your entry fee will be donated to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund.
There will be many updates along the way, but now we have you thinking, and hopefully running.
7 comments:
- Rogue Valley Runners said...
15 entrants already.
- Wednesday, January 20, 2010 10:55:00 AM
- Tammy said...
I passed the link to this ultra on to a few ultra runners I know that might be interested in this challenge. Hope it's okay to promote your race!
I'm not an ultra runner, but what will you be needing in terms of volunteers? I would like to help out in some capacity.
- Wednesday, January 20, 2010 10:58:00 AM
- joanne said...
Great logo! And congratulations to all at RVR for bringing this to Oregon. Please post info on volunteering when you can. And hoping to run it in 2011 :-)
- Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:16:00 AM
- Scott Dunlap said...
Be sure to add the link to your "favorite local races"! Sounds like a great one.
- Wednesday, January 20, 2010 1:19:00 PM
- Rogue Valley Runners said...
Volunteers will be needed and allow for a unique perspective on this event. There is a link on the website to get in touch with me and figure out just how to utilize everyone's skills best.
Also, 100 people registered in January means $500 bucks to the Red Cross.
Keep em coming!
- Thursday, January 21, 2010 10:36:00 AM
- Mark Tanaka (Ultrailnakaman) said...
cool. another scenic point to point for those who will never get selected to run Western States-- thanks! probably not this year.
- Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:19:00 PM
- vishus said...
One of the more impressive blogs Ive seen. Thanks so much for keeping the internet classy for a change. Youve got style, class, bravado. I mean it. Please keep it up because without the internet is definitely lacking in intelligence.
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The History of Fortune Cookies
The fortune cookies we know and love today are undoubtedly an American invention. Both San Francisco and Los Angeles lay claim to the origin of the fortune cookie. Makota Hagiwara, a landscape architect and caretaker of the Japanese Tea Gardens made Fortune Cookies in Los Angeles in the early 1900s. His cookies contained thank
you notes, which helped him settle a dispute with the citys mayor. He
displayed his creation at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition held in San Francisco. The Court of Historical Reviews and Appeals ruled that San Francisco is the rightful fortune cookie capital of the world in 1983. Los Angeles politicians condemned that decision, believing the honor should have gone to their city.
Regardless of where they were invented, fortune cookies have become an integral part of the Chinese restaurant experience. There are many different and interesting superstitions that dictate how and when to eat your cookie. For example:
people follow rules involving how the cookie is selected -- including
always selecting a cookie with your eyes closed, passing a cookie to
another person at the table, or choosing the cookie that seems to be
pointing directly toward you.
The Washington Post ran a story on May 12, 2005 regarding fortune cookies and lottery numbers. It tells the story of the U.S. Powerball lottery drawing of March 30, 2005
which produced an unprecedented 110 second-place winners. All picked
the same five numbers correctly but without the Powerball number. The
lottery commission wound up having to make $19.4 million in unexpected
payouts to lucky Fortune Cookie customers.
Powerball officials initially suspected fraud, it turned out that all
the winners received their numbers from fortune cookies made by the same
fortune cookie factory in Long Island City, New York. The
number combinations you see printed on the backs of the fortunes are
reused in thousands of cookies per day. The five winning numbers were
22, 28, 32, 33, and 39. The sixth number in the fortune, 40, did not
match the Powerball number - it was off by 2.


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Cheers to New York's 1st Annual Champagne Week!Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 08:10 AM - Posted by Megan - (0) comments
Bring on the bubbly! My friend and CitySip founder, Blaine Ashley, has organized New York's first-ever Champagne Week. From November 4th through the 8th, exciting events will be taking place all over the city including a Champagne and spirits cocktail competition, exclusive tastings, a private pairing dinner, sparkling happy hours and more. I'll raise a glass to that!
Experience boutique bubbly brands to world-class favorites during the ultimate, multi-day Champagne celebration. Get your tickets here so you can sip away and uncork all the indulgent fun!
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Mental health is complex issue for state's Sandy Hook panel
Hartford — The mental health status of Adam Lanza, who murdered 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, will not be public information anytime soon, said Danbury Assistant State's Attorney Stephen J. Sedensky at the governor's first Sandy Hook Advisory Commission meeting on Thursday.
But the commission is tasked with providing advice on mental health, gun control and school safety to the governor by March 15.
"It may be challenging, but I think we have enough information to still make credible public policy evaluations," said Scott Jackson, commission chairman and mayor of Hamden.
School safety and gun control will likely be addressed early on, he said. Mental health issues, however, are more complex and will require more time. But this complexity didn't stop multiple commission members from questioning experts from Columbine High School and Virginia Tech about how they addressed mental illness in the wake of the shootings there.
Outpatient commitment, in which someone living in the community is required to seek treatment, was discussed along with stronger mental health checks during gun background checks.
Richard Bonnie, director of the Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, answered many commission members' questions about how outpatient commitment, known as "mandatory outpatient treatment" in Virginia, worked. Connecticut is one of six states in the country that do not have any type of outpatient commitment.
Bonnie was also a former member of the Virginia Tech Review Panel, which was formed after the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting where 32 people were murdered.
The shooter, Seung-Hui Cho, had actually been assigned to "mandatory outpatient treatment" before the shooting.
"As you know and probably everybody knows, there was no follow-up, and Cho never really reported to the counseling center at (Virginia) Tech, and that was one of the missed opportunities to intervene," Bonnie said.
Another problem besides lack of enforcement is lack of funding, he said.
"The issue is, you have to have resources," he said, adding later, "You can't successfully implement mandatory outpatient treatment unless you begin to work on the gaps in the services system."
Commission member Kathleen M. Flaherty, staff attorney for Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, said she spoke out in opposition of outpatient commitment when a bill for it came up last year.
Flaherty said she brought to the panel personal experience of living with bipolar disorder.
She said she would rather see the state look at advanced directives, which means people are encouraged to seek out treatment on their own instead of being pushed into treatment. It would be similar to a living will, she said. People would list what type of medication they were willing to take and treatment they were willing to receive, she said.
"I don't know how they think forcing people into mandatory treatment, when they can't serve people who voluntarily seek help, will work," she said. "It will be interesting to see how that plays out."
Former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, who also was a member of the Columbine Review Commission, repeatedly mentioned the intersection of mental illness and guns at the meeting Thursday. Thirteen people died in the 1999 Columbine High School shooting.
"I think mental health background checks as part of gun background checks should be strengthened across the country at a minimum," Ritter said.
Flaherty said she didn't have a problem with background checks, but that there are times when the two issues — mental health and gun control — are separate.
"Sometimes, people who are violent do have a mental illness diagnosis, but that doesn't mean that every person is," she said. Labeling everyone with a mental illness as violent is stigmatizing and discriminating, she said.
The state needs a health system that makes mental health services accessible and de-stigmatizes mental illness, Flaherty said.
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A fresh-cut Douglas fir is the safest tree you can buy
Believe me when I say that not all Christmas trees are created equal. I know because I was assigned to set fires under the five most popular Christmas species.
In 1995, I was asked by the Maryland Christmas Tree Association and the State Fire Marshall's office to research the most fire-resistant species. I tested white pine, Scots pine, blue spruce and both Douglas and Frazier firs. The State Fire Marshall set the rules. I rolled a single sheet of newspaper into a ball about 10 inches in diameter. I placed the ball against the lowest branches of the tree, then set it afire.
Ancient Ailing Oaks
Q I live in the St. Margaret's area near the Bay Bridge. In my neighborhood, many, if not most, of the old oak trees are dead or dying. These are original trees in an area that was never farmed; I'm sure many of them are well over 100 years old. It is so distressing since they are beautiful and I love them and because it costs $2,000 to $3,000 to have them cut down. Do you know why they are dying? Is there anything I can do to save them? I think they are red oaks, though my tree identification skills are poor.
Fresh-cut trees of each species were delivered to me at Upakrik Farm and stored — some with, others without water — at 70 degrees with lights on for eight hours. Trees were held in storage for three and six weeks prior to testing.
We set the fires in the Fire/EMS Training Academy's burn building at Cheltenham, with several Christmas tree growers watching. Each variant of the experiment was replicated three times and videotaped for evaluation by fire marshals from three counties and from the state office.
White pines generated lots of smoke regardless of the amount of time in storage. They were immediately rejected by the fire marshals.
Frazier firs were also rejected. Stored without water, they burned readily after three weeks of storage. After six weeks, they exploded into fire.
Douglas fir was approved as the most fire-safe tree because even after six weeks of storage without water, it did not ignite. Scots pine and blue spruce were also approved.
We repeated the experiment in 1996 with exactly the same results.
As a Christmas tree grower, I attribute the Douglas fir's fire-safe performance to its low resin content. My knives and pruners remain clean even after days of shearing. This is not true with the other species tested.
As a result of this study, the State Fire Marshal established COMAR 12.03.04, allowing only Douglas fir, Scots pine and blue spruce in public buildings. Each tree must be accompanied with a tag identifying the farm where it was grown, date of harvest and species. Before the tree is moved indoors, two inches must be cut from the base. Tree stands must hold a minimum of two gallons of water. The tree must stay indoors no longer than four weeks.
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Visit to St. Catharines
This past week, I spent four days in St. Catharines, Ontario. Some of you who know me will know the reason why, but for public consumption, let's just call it a business trip.
Having just gone through the airport security experience recently, I was perhaps a little too cavalier and forgot to remove my necklace and watch. As a result, I got the full body swipe in the circular scanner. It turned up something near my stomach, but after a brief pat-down, they found that it was just some partially-digested food making its way through my system.
I was not alone. You may understand. You may not. If you're getting puzzled by these references, I encourage you to read my second book.
Once we reached our cruising altitude of 39,000 feet and with the plane pointed in the direction of Toronto, I was surprised that they didn't just turn the engines off and allow the vortex generated by the Center of the Universe to pull the plane into Pearson Airport. Perhaps they did and piped in engine noise just to give the passengers a more natural flight experience. It was another indication as to how far WestJet will go for their customers.
Approaching the Center of the Universe.
Almost immediately after touching down at Pearson Airport, I could definitely tell that I wasn't on the prairies anymore. The enormity of the GTA is hard to digest for someone like me who has thus far spent his entire life in little old Winnipeg. Welcome to the world.
I quickly found the ground transportation desk next to Door C and within minutes, I was heading out into the labyrinth of concrete that is Southern Ontario's sophisticated freeway system. If you're a resident of the GTA and chortle at the term "sophisticated," I invite you to visit the SPRM and make the comparison for yourself.
The driver was nice enough to let me sit in the front seat and I took full advantage. Many more pictures will soon be appearing on a Web site near you.
Fort Erie-bound QEW approaching the Dorval Drive/Kerr Street exit. The alert reader may notice the "ER" initials atop the light standards, which means Elizabeth Regina, Latin for Queen Elizabeth.
Entering the Regional Municipality of Niagara. At right is the Niagara Escarpment that protects the region from much of the winter snow. The clerk at the front desk of the hotel would later tell me that she had to take her children to Buffalo to go tobogganing last winter because there was so little snow in St. Catharines. During the trip, I would also learn that they have year-round golf courses in the area as well as green grass in the middle of January. My envy was as green as their January grass.
Crossing 40 Mile Creek. I'm surprised that it remains legal in Canada to name anything in Imperial measurements.
This sign certainly got my attention. Then again, every sign gets my attention. Indeed, it is a stiff, but deserved penalty for such reckless driving. I hope that it is enforced, unlike the SPRM, where governments spend their time enacting laws that police choose to ignore.
Passing Jordan Harbor in Lincoln. Despite the fact that the QEW roughly follows the shore of Lake Ontario, it is one of the few views of the lake that motorists get on the route.
After checking in at the Capri Inn, I set off on a tour towards the downtown area.
This qualifies as a bus stop in St. Catharines. Most bus stops don't even have this much. There is a stop down the hill to the right that has only a pole with a sign from St. Catharines Transit where riders must stand off the curb on a piece of unmowed grass.
They have ratmobiles there, too. Oh right, they're called "food trucks," or, in this case, a "food trailer."
This is the sign outside the General Parking lot at the General Motors plant. I took note of the sign saying that all vehicles not made by GM would be towed. I wonder if they would tow my bike away.
Despite the presence of a GM plant in St. Catharines, I would be shocked by the number of Beemers that I spotted during my stay. GM is a major employer in the community and it would almost seem disloyal to drive a foreign-made product.
There was even a "Beamer Avenue" off Niagara Street.
The offices of the Standard, the local paper. Strangely, I would not spot a single paper box anywhere in the city during my extensive travels on foot. Even in little Gimli, I've always noticed many boxes for the free Interlake Enterprise. Perhaps there's a local ordinance against putting out those paper boxes.
I stopped to take this shot on St. Paul Street. It is the familiar scene that the Standard uses as the cover image on their Web site.
While there and throughout my stay, I noticed that the majority of St. Cathariners seem to fall into one of two categories: student at Brock University or senior citizen. I was told the next day that St. Catharines recently tied with Vancouver for the highest percentage of seniors per capita in the country.
Um, it's "St. Catharines." It would be only one of two misspelled signs that I would spot on the trip. As many of you know, I spot such signs in Winnipeg with frightening regularity.
No, I have no connection to this facility.
Locally, it's pronounced da-LOO-zee, not dal-HOW-zee.
An afternoon meeting involved a welcome side trip to nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake.
A break at the Little Red Rooster.
Little could my gracious host have known how appropriate the motif was. Then again, maybe she did.
The C.U. skyline from across Lake Ontario. I'm surprised that I wasn't dragged across the lake into that swirling vortex. Before coming, I had half-expected to find a big seawall to protect St. Cathariners from a similar fate.
I reached Municipal Beach near Port Weller before returning to Lakeshore Road and Lock 1 of the Welland Canal.
The start of the Welland Canals Trail. And yes, it is plural, as this is the fourth Welland Canal. The City of St. Catharines' logo has four blue stripes to represent the four canals.
Badly needing a lunch break, I finally found a Subway. I could have used a break much earlier, but the problem with spending your time in residential neighborhoods is the lack of washrooms and restaurants.
More than one reader may notice the lack of a trademark acknowledgement on the term "Staging Area"™. That's an inside joke that most of you will not understand.
Approaching the Garden City Skyway.
I wanted to tour the museum, but a ship was headed in, so I instead headed out to watch its arrival at Lock 3.
I also captured video of the ship's arrival.
I wondered about the tastefulness of placing the St. Catharines and District Retirees Association office next to a cemetery.
The surname "Duffus" rang a bell as I harkened back to my years following the IHL. Minnesota hockey "fan" Fiona Quick's legendary infatuation with former Moose goaltender Parris Duffus will earn a full page in my next book that covers my experiences with the Manitoba Moose, pro hockey's most unwanted team.
As I said, everything Snoopy-related catches my eye.
They've got construction there, too.
A New Brunswick plate. Message sent. Message received. The first three letters are also significant in my household, but I didn't catch it at the time.


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Well it's been grand, but temperatures should be in the upper 50s later today at Mammoth Mountain. They expect to remain open through Memorial Day, but this marks my last blog for the season. Thanks to everyone who has made this a great year!
Please note, Mammoth has changed its hours of operation for skiing and riding 8:30am-3pm. Today they'll operate 6 lifts (wind and weather permitting) with
access top to bottom from the Main Lodge.
Lifts expected to operate
today include: Broadway Express (1), Stump Alley Express (2), Face Lift
Express (3), Thunderbound Express (6), Discovery Chair (11) and Chair
23. The Upper Panorama Gondola will re-open this weekend.
The 22-ft halfpipe is now closed for the season, but the parks are
still hoppin'! And some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the world
are in Mammoth training for next season.
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The Department of Health has a diverse set of responsibilities, but throughout there is a common purpose, which is reflected in our Vision.
"better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations"
Our Purpose is to lead and shape Australia's health system and sporting outcomes through evidence based policy, well targeted programs, and best practice regulation.
We commit to making a difference by:
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- Access to flextime for APS1- 6 staff and time-in-lieu arrangements available for EL staff upon negotiation with manager
- Flexible arrangements for staff with family responsibilities, including carers leave
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The department aims to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, race, disability or age. As part of this, the department has:
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Watch our video or read our Diversity Council submission to learn more about how Health supports staff with Disability.
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Learning and developmentThe department believes in developing employee work skills and experiences for now and the future. Staff are provided with support, opportunities and assistance to learn through:
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Applying for a job with the departmentFor information about eligibility for Department of Health jobs, how the department meets the needs of diversity groups in recruitment and tips on preparing your application, see the How to apply page.
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The department uses an online recruitment system for all job applications. For more information about using the online recruitment system see the online recruitment help page.
As part of the Australian Public Service (APS), valuing the principle of good public administration, staff of the department are governed by the APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles. See more information about this on the Australian Public Service Commission's (APSC) website.
The APSC also provides useful tips for applying for a job in the public service on their Cracking the Code web page.
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NEMA devotes much of its time, effort, and resources to voluntary standardization activities. NEMA standards are offered and recommended to become American National Standards under the procedures of the American National Standards Institute, usually under the canvass method. This decision rests with the particular subdivision or subdivisions concerned. NEMA standards are also often submitted for consideration as IEC standards components or references. It is the intent of the association to continue its support of these, and many more, activities as the best method to continue providing sound and safe electrical products for the use of all.
For the Motor and Generator Section, a large component of its technical work centers on the development and maintenance of NEMA Standard MG 1-2016, Motors and Generators.
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Dear Food Lab Supporters,
It is hard to believe that is already been seven months since our Food Lab was complete. We have been busy teaching, learning, gardening, cooking and... Read more
Food Lab is complete!
With great pleasure today, we moved into the beautiful new Food Lab at Watkins. It is an absolutely wonderful space and we are endlessly thankful to each of you for... Read more
Food Lab will be finished this week!
We have reached the final few days of construction on the Food Lab, and while it is still a big mess, the room has truly been transformed. On Friday I... Read more
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This afternoon our harvesters got to eat the fruits of their labor. Again, the pictures tell the story better than words.
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1,500 Meter Run: 4:10.54
5,000 Meter Run: 15:30.85
10,000 Meter Run: 32:53.56
2013 Outdoor Track: Performed well at the Northeast Conference Championships in which he placed 10th in the 10,000m run and 12th in the 5,000m run as a freshman with times of 32:53.56 and 15:30.85, respectively...Finished 10th of 22 in the 5,000m at the Holy Cross Invitational, crossing the finish line in 15:43.69...Placed 34th out of 65 runners in the 1,500m run at the UMASS Invitational on April 13 with a time of 4:13.10...Raced a career-best time of 4:10.54 in the 1,500m at the UMASS Preconference Meet on April 27.
2012 Cross Country: Named NEC Rookie of the Week on Oct. 24...Competed in five of the Blue Devils' eight meets as a freshman...Earned 23rd place of 115 at the CCSU Mini Meet on Oct. 19...Placed 40th in his first NEC Championship meet with his time of 26:54.50...Best finish of the season came at the Quinnipiac Invitational on Sept. 15 where he ran unattached and claimed silver...Crossed the finish line 142nd of 260 and 167th of 239 at the All-New England Championships and NCAA Regionals, respectively.
Before Central: Participated in cross country, indoor and outdoor track at Terryville High School...Named Most Valuable Player for cross country and track...Earned Coaches' Award for track...Named All-Berkshire League and Berkshire League All-Star.


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Brussels, 11 November 2009
European Commission launches public consultation on the Citizens' Initiative
The European Commission is launching a wide public consultation to help to define the practical details of the Citizens' Initiative foreseen in the Lisbon Treaty. The Citizens' Initiative will enable one million citizens to request the Commission to bring forward a particular policy proposal.
"The participation of the citizens in decision-making is indispensable for democracy", said Margot Wallström, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Inter-institutional Relations and Communication Strategy. "The Lisbon Treaty will provide a means for people to express themselves and to have a direct influence on EU policy-making."
Introduced by the Lisbon Treaty, the Citizens' Initiative enables one million citizens who are nationals of a significant number of Member States to directly request that the Commission brings forward an initiative of interest to them in an area of EU competence.
The Green Paper published today identifies practical questions regarding how the Initiative can best work in practice. Questions such as the number of countries from which people must come, how to check that signatures are real, what form a petition should take, time limits etc.
All input is welcome and can be given by responding to the Green Paper which is available in all 23 official languages on the website:
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former NFL player Hugh Douglas has pleaded not guilty to charges he assaulted his girlfriend at a Hartford hotel.
The lawyer for the 42-year-old former defensive end with the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars entered the plea to charges of felony assault and strangulation in Hartford Superior Court on Monday.
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Spiritual Formation at Mount St. Mary's Seminary follows the vision and guidance of Pope Saint John Paul II and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI concerning the priesthood. Each of them has given direction and encouragement to proper spiritual preparation for worthily and evangelically living the mystery of Christ's priesthood in the Church. A rich liturgical life, an appreciation of and commitment to the development of a life of prayer, spiritual direction, and love for the Church are essential elements of the Spiritual Formation Program. This program cooperates with the growth in intellectual, human and pastoral formation.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI observes in Deus Caritas Est that "the good pastor must be rooted in contemplation." His Holiness' observation is directed towards its pastoral application: "The faithful expect only one thing from priests that they be specialists in promoting an encounter between man and God…[the priest] is expected to be an expert in the spiritual life" (Address to priests, Warsaw 5/25/06).
Life in the Seminary is fundamentally about coming to know Christ personally and intimately, communally and sacramentally. To encounter Him truthfully, the seminarian must know the Lord as the Church knows Him. Our sacramental system does not shy away from the idea that we receive this Christ- even into our bodies. There is a true and profound intimacy realized. It is this relationship that is to be essentially formative and intimately transformative in the life of the seminarian.
At Mount St. Mary's Seminary our hope and goal is to help the seminarian make this Christological-ecclesial relationship the central focus of his life, so that his relationship with Christ becomes the animating principle of his priestly life and ministry.
In addition to the prayer life as built into the horarium and the formation conferences there are spiritual life conferences, days of recollection, retreats and the meeting with one's spiritual director on a monthly basis.
Msgr. Frank Lane and Fr. Paul Ruwe serve as the full-time resident House Spiritual Directors to ensure each seminarian has the opportunity to deepen his own commitment to Christ and to His Church.


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I am always looking to hit around. My schedule is pretty flexible.
I am about a 3.0 player but can hold my own in terms of having to play up.
I am from Providence and like to play at Hope St High School (nice courts and outdoor is free)
I have no problem traveling to accommodate others.
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how would everyone feel about playing next weekend? Maybe like saturday at 1?
Works for me. Might be a bit crowded there, that time of day, just fyi.
Hi Jack,
I'm in the same area as you. We should set something up this week.
Hey all,
I'm down in Warwick, but I used to live by the Hope High courts and still play there from time to time. Looks like there's 4 of us - maybe some dubs..? I've got a week til Nursing School starts back up so I'm pretty flexible til then. My sched tightens up a little after that but I'm sure I could find some time to do some hitting...
If there was a match set up, I missed this thread entirely. I'm still up to do some doubles (or otherwise) by Hope High Courts. Contact me directly or just post an update on this thread! thanks.
Hey Frank,
I'd love to do some hitting some time soon. I'm free pretty much all afternoon this Wednesday. Would that work for you?
this week is tough because I am moving. give me a call next week though.
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But each of us would allocate a good portion to charity. For me, I'd start with a contribution to Charity Navigator. In case you didn't know, Charity Navigator is itself a charity and a couple million dollars sure could go far in helping us rate more charities and provide more analysis on each of them. After Charity Navigator I have some other favorite charities that I'd want to support.
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