Rockin' Teacher Materials: Don't Fall for Drugs!

This week has been Red Ribbon Week and there was a door decorating contest. I thought we would use our 'cut off the corners' trick to decorate the leaves for our?
'Don't Fall for Drugs' door. I have to say that the kids had a blast and came up with some very creative ways to remind us to stay away from drugs!

I made a variety of leaves on the Ellison die cutting machine and put out some scraps for the cut 'n paste fun! Check out these leaves!

Can you believe what drugs will do to your teeth?!?

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FOOTBALL LEADERS Updated Oakland County stats through Week 9

2012 Oakland County football leaders ? Through Week 9

RUSHING YARDS

Ian Eriksen, Clarkston ? 1,749

Richie Wilson, Birmingham Detroit Country Day ? 1,125

Jermaih Johnson, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 1,186

Chauncey Bridges, North Farmington ? 1,110

Raeshaun Campbell, Hazel Park ? 1,019

Nate Emery, Bloomfield Hills Lahser ? 977

Brian Walker, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 953

Jacob Miller, Lake Orion ? 951

Jeffrey Baker, Novi ? 918

Matt Kosmalski, Walled Lake Northern ? 886

Grant Niemiec, Orchard Lake St. Mary's ? 857

Deonte Bynum, Hazel Park ? 785

Ross Williams, Birmingham Groves ? 738

Sean Scullen, Stoney Creek ? 719

Terrance Cherry, Troy ? 714

Anthony Darkangelo, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 700

Collin O?Donnell, Walled Lake Northern ? 696

Joe Myrick, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood ? 695

Joshua Holloman, AH Avondale ? 692

John Williams, Holly ? 688

Joe Cox, Stoney Creek ? 686

Alex Moorer, Waterford Mott ? 685

Parker McInnis, Orchard Lake St. Mary's ? 669

Steven Klein, Clawson ? 667

Michael King, West Bloomfield ? 626

Emanuel Jackson, Novi ? 602

Kyle Bambard, Walled Lake Western ? 593

Michael Johnson, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 593

Alex Spratke, South Lyon East ? 575

Tim List, Birmingham Seaholm ? 563

Napolean Harris, Madison ? 556

Jordan Degreffenreed, Farmington ? 544

Zach Goor, Walled Lake Central ? 542

Joe Nagle, Royal Oak Shrine ? 483

Justin Losey, Troy ? 482

Matt Forche, Novi ? 468

P.J. Kern, Walled Lake Northern ? 454

Nick Krumm, Walled Lake Central 450

Evin Papuga, Holly ? 431

Stephen Guenther, Birmingham Seaholm ? 428

RECEPTIONS

Justice Bolling, Waterford Mott ? 50

Wade Morris, South Lyon East ? 46

Corey Lacanaria, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 38

Marquian Johnson, Clawson ? 36

Brighton Unaegbu, West Bloomfield ? 35

Alex Spratke, South Lyon East ? 33

Jake Neracher, Walled Lake Western ? 29

Dan Mogill, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood ? 28

Blake Blue, Clawson ? 28

Steven Klein, Clawson ? 27

Desmond Paige, Ferndale ? 27

Joe Reilly, South Lyon East ? 26

Michael King, West Bloomfield ? 25

Justin Losey, Troy ? 24

Lucas Bezzera, Troy Athens ? 24

Chris Cliff, Walled Lake Northern ? 23

Alex Moorer, Waterford Mott ? 21

Obbie Jackson, West Bloomfield ? 21

Alex Schnurr, Stoney Creek ? 20

Jake Ginster, Walled Lake Northern ? 20

Joshua Flye, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 19

Chaz Miller, Lake Orion ? 19

Blake Vallance, South Lyon East ? 18

Lewis Brown, Madison ? 17

Matt Kosmalski, Walled lake Northern ? 17

Anthony Gunn, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 16

Desmond Paige, Ferndale ? 16

Jon Malone, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 16

Anthony Darkangelo, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 16

Austin James, West Bloomfield ? 15

Jake Sutherland, Ortonville-Brandon ? 15

Van Jefferson, Orchard Lake St. Mary's ? 15

Charles Tarver, Clawson ? 15

Erik Stubbs, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 15

RECEIVING YARDS

Justice Bolling, Waterford Mott ? 685

Wade Morris, South Lyon East ? 680

Marquian Johnson, Clawson ? 661

Dan Mogill, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood ? 633

Corey Lacanaria, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 588

Matt Kosmalski, Walled Lake Northern ? 490

Jake Ginster, Walled Lake Northern ? 479

Jake Neracher, Walled Lake Western ? 470

Anthony Gunn, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 467

Alex Schnurr, Stoney Creek ? 430

Jaylin Golson, Madison ? 407

Desmond Paige, Ferndale ? 398

Chris Cliff, Walled Lake Northern ? 394

Nik Heglin, Walled Lake Western ? 393

Chaz Miller, Lake Orion ? 375

Lucas Bezzera, Troy Athens ? 356

Joe Reilly, South Lyon East ? 354

Jon Malone, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 354

Alex Spratke, South Lyon East ? 344

Marcus Quark, Ferndale ? 316

Sean Scullen, Stoney Creek ? 296

Lewis Brown, Madison ? 288

Justin Losey, Troy ? 279

Anthony Darkangelo, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 262

Blake Vallance, South Lyon East ? 261

Blake Blue, Clawson ? 258

Steven Klein, Clawson ? 253

Erik Stubbs, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 249

Max Blank, Troy Athens ? 244

Joshua Flye, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 243

Van Jefferson, Orchard Lake St. Mary's ? 239

TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS

Ian Eriksen, Clarkston ? 30

Richie Wilson, Birmingham Detroit Country Day ? 25

Jermaih Johnson, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 19

Sean Scullen, Stoney Creek ? 16

Jacob Miller, Lake Orion ? 16

Josh Jones, Walled Lake Western ? 15

Matt Kosmalski, Walled Lake Northern ? 14

Brian Walker, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 14

Grant Niemiec, Orchard Lake St. Mary's ? 13

Terrance Cherry, Troy ? 12

Marquian Johnson, Clawson ? 12

Anthony Darkangelo, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 12

John Williams, Holly ? 11

Collin O?Donnell, Walled Lake Northern ? 12

Jake Ginster, Walled Lake Northern ? 12

Deonte Bynum, Hazel Park ? 11

Nate Emery, BH Lahser ? 10

Cam Thomas, South Lyon East ? 10

Connor Mohr, Farmington ? 9

Joshuwa Holloman, AH Avondale ? 9

Napoleon Harris, Madison ? 9

Alex Moorer, Waterford Mott ? 9

Justice Bolling, Waterford Mott ? 8

P.J. Kern, Walled Lake Northern ? 8

Emanual Jackson, Novi ? 8

Joe Cox, Stoney Creek ? 8

Joe Myrick, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood ? 8

Raeshaun Campbell, Hazel Park ? 7

Evin Papuga, Holly ? 7

Zach Goor, Walled Lake Central ? 7

Jordan Degreffenreed, Farmington ? 7

Ross Williams, Birmingham Groves ? 7

Joe Nagle, Royal Oak Shrine ? 7

Jeffrey Baker, Novi ? 7

Parker McInnis, Orchard Lake St. Mary's ? 7

Spencer Smith, AH Avondale ? 6

Chris Leigh, Lake Orion ? 6

David Houle, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 6

Anthony Gunn, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 6

Desmond Paige, Ferndale ? 6

Shon Powell, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 6

PASSING YARDS

Cam Thomas, South Lyon East ? 1,778

Ty Sparks, Clawson ? 1,682

Collin O?Donnell, Walled Lake Northern ? 1,586

Dakota Kupp, Waterford Mott ? 1,506

Kyle Bambard, Walled Lake Western ? 1,214

Nick Wallace, Madison ? 1,127

Eric Ellis, Ferndale ? 1,123

Cheyne Lacanaria, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 1,113

Garrett Moores, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 899

Spencer Smith, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 844

Joe Kutil, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 844

Tristhon Jackson, West Bloomfield ? 787

Jake Hall, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood ? 771

Matt Lineham, Orchard Lake St. Mary's ? 769

Jake Nelson, Troy Athens ? 764

Derek DeLaura, Lake Orion ? 684

Stephen Guenther, Birmingham Seaholm ? 674

Justin Allor, Stoney Creek ? 668

Nick Keller, Ortonville-Brandon ? 534

Connor Francek, Royal Oak Shrine ? 495

Sean Scullen, Stoney Creek ? 465

Andy Garcia, South Lyon ? 439

D.J. Zezula, Clarkston ? 356

PASSING TOUCHDOWNS

Ty Sparks, Clawson ? 21

Spencer McCourt, Bloomfield Hills Lahser ? 17

Collin O?Donnell, Walled Lake Northern ? 15

Cam Thomas, South Lyon East ? 13

Kyle Bambard, Walled Lake Western ? 12

Eric Ellis, Ferndale ? 12

Dakota Kupp, Waterford Mott ? 11

Joe Kutil, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 11

Stephen Guenther, Birmingham Seaholm ? 11

Nick Wallace, Madison ? 10

Tristhon Jackson, West Bloomfield ? 9

Justin Allor, Stoney Creek ? 9

Spencer Smith, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 8

Sean Scullen, Stoney Creek ? 7

Garrett Moores, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 7

Matt Linehan, Orchard Lake St. Mary's ? 7

Jake Hall, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood ? 7

Derek DeLaura, Lake Orion ? 7

Cheyne Lacanaria, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 5

D.J. Zezula, Clarkston ? 4

Jake Nelson, Troy Athens ? 4

TOTAL TACKLES

Chance Monarch, West Bloomfield ? 128

Jared Martin, Clawson ? 113

Zach Prokes, Walled Lake Western ? 107

Brennan Schneider, Waterford Mott ? 95

Jon Reschke, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 85

Grant Niemiec, Orchard Lake St. Mary's ? 84

Anthony Darkangelo, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 83

Lucas Cherocci, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 81

Marlon Harris, Clawson ? 80

Jake Slobin, Farmington Hills Harrison ? 80

Chris Lopez, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood ? 79

Christopher Carter, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 77

Sean Harrington Grant Niemiec, Orchard Lake St. Mary's ? 77

Josh Rupright, Oakland Christian ? 77

Ben Ruby, Walled Lake Western ? 76

Dylan Kanaan, Birmingham Seaholm ? 75

Craig Bazin, Troy Athens ? 74

Matt Burczyk, South Lyon East ? 72

Tomone Jones, Walled Lake Western ? 71

Brandon Malinowski, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 70

Chris Calvano, Clarkston ? 69

Kevin Henry, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 69

Davis Strobridge, Troy ? 68

Antonio McKelton, Farmington Hills Harrison ? 68

Chuck Tarver, Clawson ? 66

Chris Kelly, Royal Oak Shrine ? 65

Keith Bucholtz, Hazel Park ? 65

Stephen Nichols, Oakland Christian ? 64

Josh Jones, Walled Lake Western ? 63

Justice Bolling, Waterford Mott ? 63

Leslie Perkinson, Clawson ? 63

Justin Shelton, North Farmington ? 62

Antonio George, Madison ? 62

John Simmons, Walled Lake Western ? 61

Joe Nagle, Royal Oak Shrine ? 61

Chris Bracewell, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 61

Connor McRell, South Lyon ? 60

Matt Kosmalski, Walled Lake Northern ? 59

Sam Clayman, Stoney Creek ? 59

Aidan Cullen, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 59

Dayvion Jones, Madison ? 58

Mike Peer, Walled Lake Northern ? 58

Eddie Huckelby, Farmington Hills Harrison ? 57

Aaron Chretien, Walled Lake Northern ? 56

Dylan Roney, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 55

Justice Bigelow, Troy ? 55

Troy Thomas, Walled Lake Western ? 54

Andrew Barton, Birmingham Seaholm ? 53

Dan Tresnak, Royal Oak Shrine ? 52

Grant Wheeler, Novi ? 52

Alex O'Brien, South Lyon East ? 52

Melis Johnson, Walled Lake Western ? 51

Mark Ryan, Novi ? 51

Dan Simon, Birmingham Seaholm ? 51

Chase Lalla, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 51

Jeff Poole, West Bloomfield ? 50

Vinny Famularo, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 50

Belvin Liles, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood ? 50

Ivan Kharchenko, Troy Athens ? 49

Dillon Brancheau, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 49

Aaron Hazen, Troy Athens ? 48

Kenny Miller, Royal Oak Shrine ? 48

Lonnie Jaynes, Troy Athens ? 48

Brandon Moore, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood ? 48

Matt Romeo, North Farmington ? 47

Randen Bacon, Madison ? 47

Brendan Donahue, South Lyon ? 45

Matt Pike, Clawson ? 46

Eric Soreide, Troy ? 45

Zack Bock, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 45

John Plaskey, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 45

Blake Nivelt, Ortonville-Brandon ? 44

Karl Marback, Birmingham Seaholm ? 43

Tripp Callanan, Royal Oak Shrine ? 43

Clark Clancy, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 43

Mitchel Williams, AH Avondale ? 43

Jalen Parker, Troy ? 43

Jack Van Almen, Stoney Creek ? 42

Edwin Martinez, Walled Lake Western ? 41

Anthony Sciortino, Troy ? 41

Danny Wunderlich, Troy ? 41

Peter Price, Stoney Creek ? 41

SACKS

Andrew Wodrich, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 13.5

Karl Marback, Birmingham Seaholm ? 10

Marvie Gardner, Ferndale ? 7.5

Kevin Shand, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood ? 6.5

Jon Reschke, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 6

Peter DePorre, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 6

Belvin Liles, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood ? 6

Andrew Scott, Holly ? 5.5

Sergio Perkovic, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 5

Zach Prokes, Walled Lake Western ? 5

Josh Payne, Waterford Mott ? 5

Anwar Alqurneh, North Farmington ? 5

Dan Simon, Birmingham Seaholm ? 4.5

Daviyon Jones, Madison ? 4.5

Marlon Harris, Clawson ? 4

Davis Strobridge, Troy ? 4

Dan Bowen, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 4

Kevin Henry, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 4

Danny Tresnak, Royal Oak Shrine ? 4

Christian Rozanski, Royal Oak Shrine ? 4

Jake Slobin, Farmington Hills Harrison ? 4

Ben Ruby, Walled Lake Western ? 4

Marckus Jackson, Ferndale ? 4

Adam Johns, Clarkston ? 4

Chance Monarch, West Bloomfield ? 4

David Beedle, Clarkston ? 4

Alex O'Brien, South Lyon East ? 4

Jionni Ivy, Novi ? 4

Ryan Scriven, Farmington Hills Harrison ? 4

INTERCEPTIONS

Matt Kosmalski, Walled Lake Northern ? 7

Nick Booker, Lake Orion ? 5

Danny Wunderlich, Troy ? 5

Peyton Petersen, Farmington Hills Harrison ? 5

Anthony Gunn, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep ? 4

Josh Jones, Walled Lake Western ? 4

Sean Scullen, Stoney Creek ? 4

Jabbar Mims, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 3

Chase Lalla, Auburn Hills Avondale ? 3

Jason Alessi, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 3

Isaac Turner, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 3

Nick Vogelmeier, Lake Orion ? 3

Jake Ginster, Walled Lake Northern ? 3

Garius Coleman, Farmington Hills Harrison ? 3

Jake Sami, Clawson ? 3

Jake Ginster, Walled Lake Northern ? 3

Jon Malone, Novi Detroit Catholic Central ? 3

FIELD GOALS MADE

Jason Alessi, Birmingham Brother Rice ? 7

Andrew Fee, Walled Lake Northern ? 6

Brandon Elliott, Troy Athens ? 5

Erich Hagen, Troy ? 5

Justin Danks, Novi ? 4

Cam Thomas, South Lyon East ? 4

Chris Polite, Oakland Christian ? 3

Shane Hynes, Clarkston ? 3

Coaches: Please send us your updated season statistical leaders via email to prepsports@oakpress.com by Monday (8 p.m.) each week. You can also call in your leaders to (248) 745-4775 between 7-9 p.m. on Mondays.

Last Updated: 10/23/2012 9:49:49 PM EST

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NCBI ROFL: Women's adult romantic attachment style and ...

?Cell phones have become important communication media for individuals in romantic relationships. The frequency of and methods used for communication may vary by adults? style of romantic attachment. Female university students (N = 31) currently in romantic relationships responded to a questionnaire. They estimated the frequency of calls and text messages received from and made to their romantic partners and completed the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised instrument, a measure of attachment anxiety and avoidance. Also, the participants reviewed their cell phones? memories and provided accurate frequency of communication to and from the romantic partner. Attachment anxiety was associated with more estimated text messages sent to and received from the romantic partners and actual text messages sent to and received from the romantic partners. Attachment avoidance was associated (r = -.38) with fewer estimated calls made to the romantic partners and fewer actual calls made to the romantic partners (r = -.34).?

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In the Midst of Climate Change, Can We - Environmental Leader

Can we all just get along?

This plea, famously uttered by the late Rodney King in a TV appearance during the eponymous riots in Los Angeles 20 years ago, is as relevant to the climate change debate as it then was to the social inequity debate.

The Fall 2012 issue of the Stanford Social Innovation Review is dedicated to the notion that climate science has in fact become a cultural war. The article notes that the public debate around climate change is no longer a scientific exploration ? but rather a struggle over values, culture and ideology.

The science is clear. And, just in case we needed further evidence, with the recent publication of the results of the Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature (BEST) Project Professor Richard Muller, a physicist and climate-change skeptic, has declared himself converted. Interestingly, this project was funded in large part by the Charles G Koch Foundation, established by the billionaire US coal magnate who is the key backer of the climate-change skeptic Heartland Institute think tank. Indeed, in the spirit of the newly converted, this report not only finds that climate change is real, but concludes that it is likely all attributable to the human emission of greenhouse gases.

So why are we still not doing anything about it? Why are there still so many people who choose to deny, contradict and scoff at the evidence? Why are we not seeing society changing behaviors and instructing its governments and marketplaces to make different choices to avoid undesirable consequences?

Because we?re human. And humans, notoriously, are not rational creatures.

We need look no further than the advertising industry ? experts in the manipulation of all that triggers behavior change in humans. They don?t deal in facts, in threats, in dire warnings. They deal in aspiration, desire, self-interest, ego and nostalgia. And it works.

So, as uncomfortable as it may be to we practical types who plan, design, build, and measure, our drive for rationality may be the greatest barrier to communicating with audiences who think emotionally. As creators of the built environment we have a tendency to believe that audience members who do not take our design sensibilities seriously, who do not appear to care about environmental concerns, are either ill-informed, ill-intended or both. Regardless of the audience?s education, level of interest or stake in the issue, it is not their responsibility to understand us. It is our responsibility to make ourselves understood.

It is long overdue that we start paying more attention to our humanities colleagues who analyze, sympathize and empathize.

The most successful developments that catch my eye today are the ones that emerge from a collaborative process that engages the entire community in the solution. This is true whether we are looking at infrastructure investment in East London or a new water well in rural Ethiopia. The very best projects begin by listening to community needs and desires and taking the time to understand what must to change if their project is to have the best chance of success.

In this scenario, projects fulfill a private (personal) need at the same time as they fulfill a public (societal) need. This is evidenced by the testimony of happy residents who enjoy the health benefits and social interaction afforded by a walkable, green neighborhood where their children can safely play. Or by the proud mother, now a skilled water technician, who watches her daughter walk to school every day instead of walking five miles to the nearest (dirty) water source.

Our duty then, is not to preach climate change from the rooftops, but to work with communities, to try and help them figure out what to do today to get the future they want tomorrow. There are always barriers. But these barriers are emotional, not physical. We must begin with the understanding that everyone is acting rationally from his or her perspective. From there we must find the right way to communicate understanding, demonstrate responsiveness to concerns and needs, and offer a vision of a future that will meet not only their needs, but the needs of generations to come.

We cannot wait for consensus (and I speak as one who bears the deep scar tissue from my days as the former Planning Director of Seattle) but we can achieve informed consent.

Gary Lawrence is chief sustainability officer and vice president of AECOM Technology Corp. You can follow Gary on Twitter @CSO_AECOM.

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Source: http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/10/25/in-the-midst-of-climate-change-can-we-all-just-get-along/

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Pacgen to Exhibit at the AMP 2012 Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 23, 2012) - Pacgen Life Science Corporation ("Pacgen") (TSX VENTURE:PBS) announced today that it will host an exhibit at the Annual Meeting of Association for Molecular Pathology (the "AMP 2012 Annual Meeting"). The AMP 2012 Annual Meeting will be held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center from October 25-27, 2012. Pacgen will co-host with its manufacturing partner, General Biologicals Corporation, at booth no 630 to introduce its lab instruments (FIT-X1), reagent kits, and a new product launch, BioFibroScore.

About Pacgen

Pacgen is a life science technology company focused on the commercialization of biomedical products and services, including its previous development of novel therapeutic drug candidates. The Company is currently looking to facilitate its corporate transformation from a bio-pharma R&D business into a revenue-generating company. For additional information, please visit www.pacgenlife.com.

Forward looking Statements

Certain statements included in this press release may be considered forward-looking. Statements relating to, among other things, anticipated financial performance, business prospects, strategies, regulatory developments, market acceptance and future commitments constitute forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on Pacgen's current beliefs and expectations as well as assumptions relating to the successful completion of its clinical trials and pre-clinical studies, the time and process required to obtain regulatory approval for commercialization of its product, the ability of Pacgen to raise additional capital in future on favourable terms, the impact of competitive products and pricing in the market, new product development, and the successful and timely completion of corporate collaborations or licensing arrangements for its research programs. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such factors include, among others, our stage of development, lack of product revenues, additional capital requirements, risk associated with completion of clinical trials and obtaining regulatory approval, dependence on collaborative partners, and our ability to protect our intellectual property.

Wherever possible, words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "may", "could", "will", "potential", "intend", "estimate", "should", "plan", "predict", "project" or the negative or other variations of such expressions reflect Pacgen's current beliefs and assumptions and are based on the information currently available to Pacgen. Certain risks and uncertainties, including those risk factors identified by Pacgen in its annual management's discussion and analysis dated July 29, 2011 and annual information form dated July 31, 2008, may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those implied by forward looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this press release. Pacgen disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For all forward-looking statements, Pacgen claims the safe harbour for forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

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Buyer's needing closing cost assistance have you been ... - Zillow ...

A few years ago in Phoenix, I was getting the seller to pay the buyer's closing costs all day long. Now, because of shortage of inventory, if you are not looking at a home $200,000 and above, because of multiple offers, it is almost impossible. It all depends on your market.

Source: http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Buyer's-needing-closing-cost-assistance-have-you-been-able-to-gt-your-offers-accepted-or-are-you-wri/465344/

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Suspect leave abuse? - Business Management Daily

Absenteeism is a big problem for many employers. If you suspect that some employees are taking advantage of your leave programs, you can and should come up with a plan to catch them, as one employer recently did.

Recent case: Daryl?s employer approved him for intermittent FMLA leave to care for his mother, who was in a nursing home.

To combat a persistent absenteeism problem, the employer came up with a plan to check up on absent employees, including those taking intermittent FMLA leave. The program sent investigators into the field, targeting a select group of 35 employees who had more unplanned absences than the company average.

One day, Daryl called in to take intermittent leave. Surveillance showed he never left his house. He was terminated for abusing his leave.

Daryl sued, alleging interference with FMLA leave.

In court documents, he said he did see his mother that day. He claimed he left by the back door. To explain why no cars left his driveway, he said his brother picked him up. When asked why the nursing home logs didn?t match his claim they picked his mother up in the morning, he claimed the records were wrong.

An unconvinced court tossed out his lawsuit. It concluded that it wouldn?t matter whether the employer was actually right about the incident. What mattered was that it honestly believed Daryl had abused his leave. (Scruggs v. Carrier Corporation, No. 11-3420, 7th Cir., 2012)

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UCI agrees to strip Armstrong of his 7 Tour titles

GENEVA (AP) ? Forget the seven Tour de France victories. Forget the yellow jersey celebrations on the Champs Elysees. Forget the name that dominated the sport of cycling for so many years.

As far as cycling's governing body is concerned, Lance Armstrong is out of the record books.

Once considered the greatest rider in Tour history, the American was cast out Monday by his sport, formally stripped of his seven titles and banned for life for his involvement in what U.S. sports authorities describe as a massive doping program that tainted all of his greatest triumphs.

"Lance Armstrong has no place in cycling and he deserves to be forgotten in cycling," said Pat McQuaid, the president said of the International Cycling Union. "This is a landmark day for cycling."

McQuaid announced that his group, known as UCI, accepted sanctions imposed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and would not appeal them to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. McQuaid said he was "sickened" by some of the evidence detailed by USADA in its 200-page report and hundreds of pages of supporting testimony and documents.

The condemnation by cycling's most senior official confirmed Armstrong's pariah status, after the UCI had backed Armstrong at times in trying to seize of the doping investigation from USADA. McQuaid said the UCI endorsed a life ban for Armstrong after almost two weeks studying the American agency's evidence, and will meet Friday to discuss going after his 2000 Olympic bronze medal.

Tour director Christian Prudhomme said he no longer considers Armstrong to be a champion from 1999-2005 and wants him to pay back his prize money.

"We wish that there is no winner for this period," he said in Paris. "For us, very clearly, the titles should remain blank. Effectively, we wish for these years to remain without winners."

Armstrong's representatives had no immediate comment, but the rider was defiant in August as he chose not to fight USADA in one of the agency's arbitration hearings. He argued the process was rigged against him.

"I know who won those seven Tours, my teammates know who won those seven Tours, and everyone I competed against knows who won those seven Tours," Armstrong said then. "The toughest event in the world where the strongest man wins. Nobody can ever change that."

USADA said Armstrong should be banned and stripped of his Tour titles for "the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen" within his U.S. Postal Service and Discovery Channel teams. He will lose all his race results since August 1998.

The agency welcomed the decision by UCI, following months of sparring between the two organizations.

"Today, the UCI made the right decision in the Lance Armstrong case," USADA CEO Travis Tygart said in a statement, which called on cycling to continue to fight doping. "There are many more details of doping that are hidden, many more doping doctors, and corrupt team directors and the omerta has not yet been fully broken."

The USADA report said Armstrong and his teams used steroids, the blood booster EPO and blood transfusions. The report included statements from 11 former teammates who testified against Armstrong, including that he pressured them to take banned drugs.

"I was sickened by what I read in the USADA report," McQuaid said, singling out the testimony of former teammate David Zabriskie. "The story he told of how he was coerced and to some extent forced into doping is just mind boggling."

Armstrong denies doping, saying he passed hundreds of drug tests ? he has claimed as many as 500. UCI conducted 218 tests and there were another 51 by USADA, although they are not the only drug-testing bodies. USADA's report, released earlier this month, was aimed at showing why the agency ordered the sanctions against him.

"At the moment Lance Armstrong hasn't admitted to anything, yet all the evidence is there in this report that he doped," McQuaid said.

On Sunday, Armstrong greeted about 4,300 cyclists at his Livestrong charity's fundraiser bike ride in Texas, telling the crowd he's faced a "very difficult" few weeks.

"I've been better, but I've also been worse," Armstrong, a cancer survivor, told the crowd.

While drug use allegations have followed the 41-year-old Armstrong throughout much of his career, the USADA report has badly damaged his reputation. Longtime sponsors Nike, Trek Bicycles and Anheuser-Busch dropped him last week, and Armstrong also stepped down last week as chairman of Livestrong, the cancer awareness charity he founded 15 years ago after surviving testicular cancer which spread to his lungs and brain.

After the UCI decision Monday, another longtime Armstrong sponsor, Oakley sunglasses, cut ties with the rider.

Armstrong's astonishing return from life-threatening illness to the summit of cycling offered an inspirational story that transcended the sport. However, his downfall has ended "one of the most sordid chapters in sports history," USADA said in its report published two weeks ago.

The decision to create a seven-year hole in the record books marks a shift from how organizers treated similar cases in the past.

When Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour victory for a doping violation, organizers awarded the title to Andy Schleck. In 2006, Oscar Pereiro was awarded the victory after the doping disqualification of American rider Floyd Landis.

USADA also thinks the Tour titles should not be given to other riders who finished on the podium, such was the level of doping during Armstrong's era.

The agency said 20 of the 21 riders on the podium in the Tour from 1999 through 2005 have been "directly tied to likely doping through admissions, sanctions, public investigations" or other means. It added that of the 45 riders on the podium between 1996 and 2010, 36 were by cyclists "similarly tainted by doping."

The world's most famous cyclist could still face further sports sanctions and legal challenges. Armstrong could that 2000 Olympic time-trial bronze medal and may be targeted with civil lawsuits from ex-sponsors or even the U.S. government.

McQuaid said the UCI's board will meet Friday to discuss the Olympic issue and whether to update other race results due to Armstrong's disqualifications.

The IOC said in a statement it would study the UCI's response and wait to receive their full decision.

"It is good to see that all parties involved in this case are working together to tackle this issue," the IOC said.

A so-called "Truth and Reconciliation" commission, which could offer a limited amnesty to riders and officials who confessed to doping practices, will also be discussed, UCI legal adviser Philippe Verbiest said.

In total, 26 people ? including 15 riders ? testified to USADA that Armstrong and his teams used and trafficked banned substances and routinely used blood transfusions. Among the witnesses were loyal sidekick George Hincapie and admitted dopers Tyler Hamilton and Landis.

USADA's case also implicated Italian sports doctor Michele Ferrari, depicted as the architect of doping programs, and longtime coach and team manager Johan Bruyneel. Ferrari ? who has been targeted in an Italian prosecutor's probe ? and another medical official, Dr. Luis Garcia del Moral, received lifetime bans.

Bruyneel, team doctor Pedro Celaya and trainer Jose "Pepe" Marti opted to take their cases to arbitration with USADA. The agency could call Armstrong as a witness at those hearings.

Bruyneel, a Belgian former Tour de France rider, lost his job last week as manager of the RadioShack-Nissan Trek team which Armstrong helped found to ride for in the 2010 season.

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AP Sports Writer Jerome Pugmire in Paris contributed to this report.

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N.Y. court finds pole dancing revenue can be taxed

ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - Pole dancers might be athletic and artistic but their performances don't qualify for tax-exempt status under New York law, a state court ruled on Tuesday.

The owners of Nite Moves, an exotic dance club near Albany, New York, had sought to have pole dancing and private lap dances qualified as tax exempt since revenue collected from "dramatic or musical arts performances" is not taxable under state law.

But the Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, decided against the club in a 4-3 ruling handed down on Tuesday.

"Surely it was not irrational ... to conclude that a club presenting performances by women gyrating on a pole to music, however artistic or athletic their practice moves are, was also not a qualifying performance entitled to exempt status," the majority wrote in an unsigned memorandum.

Nite Moves was trying to fend off a $125,000 tax bill on admission fees, beverage sales and income from private dances between 2002 and 2005. The owners argued that exotic dance qualifies for the tax exemption because it is difficult to perform and requires practice and choreography.

In dissent, Judge Robert Smith said that deciding the artistic merits of different dance forms "is not the function of a tax collector."

"The people who paid these admission charges paid to see women dancing. It does not matter if the dance was artistic or crude, boring or erotic," Smith wrote. "Under New York's Tax Law, a dance is a dance."

Andrew McCullough, who argued for Nite Moves, said on Tuesday that he is considering appealing the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. "We're very unhappy and looking at whatever options we have," he said.

Geoffrey Gloak, a spokesman for the state Department of Taxation & Finance, said, "We're pleased with this decision, because it gives similar businesses clear guidance on the issue of sales tax when it comes to live exotic dance establishments."

(Reporting By Daniel Wiessner; editing by Paul Thomasch and Philip Barbara)

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Sprouts & Shutters: Rubs BBQ Bistro, Diablo Dark, Dollar Store and ...

Wondering what?s moving into your neighborhood shopping center? Our weekly Sprouts & Shutters column highlights the latest Tri-Valley restaurant, retail and other business news.

Congratulations to Danville?s Thai House, the only Tri-Valley restaurant to make the coveted Michelin?s Bib Gourmand list of restaurants that offer ?excellence on a budget.? To qualify for this list, the restaurant must serve two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less (tax and gratuity excluded). You can browse the full 2013 list of Bay Area and Wine Country winners at michelintravel.com/michelin-selection/san-francisco-2013.

Less than a year after opening, Roti8 Rotissserie closed its Blackhawk Plaza restaurant rather suddenly on Oct. 12. The owner could not be reached for comment but you can get the scoop on the closure in the most recent Diablo Dish column.

This Wednesday evening the Alamo Chamber of Commerce hosts a ?Business After Hours? community expo where you can get to know local Alamo area businesses and enjoy food and wine tasting. The event takes place from 5 ? 8 p.m. at the Round Hill Country Club. Admission is free. Learn more at alamochamberofcommerce.com.

Another barbecue eatery will join the new Dickey?s Barbecue Pit opening in San Ramon: Rubs BBQ Bistro should open in the Marketplace in a few months, replacing Mykonos Mediterranean Grill next to Fitness 19. Also, according to the latest Marketplace leasing brochure (accompanying this column), a new eatery called Cr?me Si Bon will open a few doors down in Stephen Pasta Caf??s old space next to Salon X.

Dark beer fan? Try Diablo Dark, just released over the weekend by San Ramon?s Schubros Brewery.

The City of Dublin and Dublin Chamber of Commerce recently launched a ?shop local? holiday campaign to encourage Dublin residents to frequent local businesses. Shoppers can find out about local Dublin shops and even discover special discounts on the ?Discover Dublin for the Holidays? Facebook page.

Two new businesses will soon open in Pleasanton?s Rose Pavilion shopping center on Santa Rita: Leslie?s Pool Supplies, a national pool care and supply company will open next to West Coast Gold Buyers. And the discount retailer Dollar Tree is set to open next to Ethan Allen. You can see the new businesses and locations in the accompanying leasing brochure.

Unfortunately you won?t be able to buy any more treats at Pleasanton?s Cupid?s Tooth after Halloween. In a message to their customers, owners James and Lisa Green, who opened the candy store three years ago, said their small business ?is not immune to our country?s economic struggles and we are unable to keep up with the rising costs associated with owning a small business.? Now through Oct. 31, all merchandise is marked down 25 percent.

Main Street Designs opened its seasonal Christmas Shop Oct. 5 in a new location on South L Street in Groth Brother?s old space. Main Street Designs, celebrating its 25th year in downtown Livermore, has a permanent store on First Street and will run its seasonal holiday store through middle January.

El Sacromonte recently added some nightlife to downtown Livermore: The upscale Mexican restaurant on First Street transforms into ?El Sacramonte Lounge? from 10 p.m. ? 1 a.m. each Friday and Saturday night. Guests ages 21 years and older can enjoy drink specials and listen to top 40s hits played by local DJs. Learn more on the restaurant's facebook page.

Want to find out what else is opening in the East Bay? Sprouts & Shutters now covers 21 cities on 18 Patch sites. Read the latest columns for the Central Contra Costa, Berkeley/Oakland and Fremont/Tri-Cities communities.

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Why Misfits Should Be Cancelled

I remember when Misfits used to be good. Following Simon, Kelly, Alisha, Curtis and, of course, the?magnificent Nathan (above), the series, when it burst onto our TV screens in 2009, was one of the funniest, most original shows out there. Led by Nathan, portrayed by Robert Sheehan ? the hysterical, sharp witted, unflinchingly sarcastic break-out character from the show ? it was all anyone was talking about.

The plot was terrific, the characters each compelling, with Simon?s shy and somewhat dark persona, Kelly?s bad attitude and snappy retorts, Alisha?s ?bad girl? sex appeal, Curtis? shrouded past as a drugs cheat and Nathan?s fantastic humour, wit and retort, and apparent lack of a super power, the show had more than enough substance to it.

And then? and then? Well, metaphorically speaking, the turkey was carved and shred of all its juicy innards. First, Sheehan left the cast after series 2, thus removing the shows main source of humour, and so in an attempt to compensate, Joseph Gilgun of?This Is England was drafted in, but funny as he is, failed to fill Nathan?s boots.

In December last year, actress April Thomas announced she would not be reprising her role as Alisha in the series, becoming the second main cast member after Sheehan to quit the show.

Then later that month, Iwan Rehon, who played Alisha?s boyfriend Simon, also announced his departure from the show.

To make matters worse, in May this year, yet another of the casts mainstays, Kelly, left the show too, apparently by mutual consent, after actress Lauren Socha was given a four month prison sentence and quite ironially ordered to carry out 80 hours of community service for racially assaulting a Derby taxi driver after a 9 hour drinking session.

All of a sudden, the actors and actresses who you can clearly see in the picture above, and who contributed to making the show as good as it was, had all vanished from the program. Now we are told to expect four new actors and actresses to replace them when series 4 airs next Sunday ? with the characters Jess, Alex, Finn and Abby who will probably make up a new batch of?delinquents?on Community Service being confirmed.

With this, it feels as though the show is restarting from the beginning, and that all it?s good work in past seasons is being buried. It has more than a feel of ?Scrubs Series Nine? about it, the ill-fated and final series of the American comedy-drama which attempted to fill the void left by the departure of several main cast members with new recruits that nobody cared about or wanted to care about, for that matter.

We have invested in Kelly, Alisha, Simon and Nathan as characters, and now that they are gone, the show should give up the ghost and go with them.

It will never be the same.

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Dish Subscribers Are Getting AMC and The Walking Dead Back

Great news for Dish subscribers—you're getting The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, and Mad Men back. Dish Networks and AMC have finally settled their legal battle, so consider your Sunday nights salvaged. More »

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Research Highlights Strengths Of Adolescent Brain

Adolescent brains have gotten a bad rap, according to neuroscientists. It's true that teenage brains can be impulsive, scientists reported at the Society for Neuroscience meeting in New Orleans. But adolescent brains are also vulnerable, dynamic and highly responsive to positive feedback.

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Asphalt 7: Heat (for Android)

Who said phones can't deliver console-quality gaming? Asphalt 7: Heat ($4.99 direct, though it's on sale for 99 cents) gives you exactly the kind of arcade racing experience you've been hoping for. It's also the nicest-looking game in the series. Asphalt 7: Heat isn't a simulator, but it's definitely a great buy for old-school Ridge Racer and Outrun fans, or anyone who wants a real arcade-style racing game?without excuses.

Pedal to the Pile Carpeting
Asphalt 7: Heat is a 1.37GB download from Google Play, and there's also an iOS version available. I tested Asphalt 7: Heat on a stock, freshly-formatted Samsung Galaxy S III running Android 4.0. There are 60 different cars you can drive on 15 tracks, set in various cities such as London, Paris, and Rio. You start off with a Fiat 500 Abarth. Gradually, you move up the line to a BMW Z4 M Coupe, a Nissan 370Z, and later, Aston Martins and Lamborghinis, unlocking more cars and upgrading them as you go along. The latest update includes the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo and the refreshed 2013 Hyundai Genesis.

Cars are separated into six different tiers based on their performance characteristics; each event you race in is limited to a single tier. You can also customize the paint, decals, and window tint of each car, as well as upgrade its performance with virtual money you win as you play. But upgrades aren't always worth it; increasing top speed by just 2 km/h cost $18,000, which is ridiculous. Sometimes you get a free car just for one event; I was thrilled to take the wheel of an Audi TT after driving the Fiat, and moving to the second tier starts you off with a fast BMW 1 Series M Coupe.

Knock 'Em Down and Take 'Em Out
You steer your car by tilting the handset right or left, and the car accelerates automatically. Tap toward the left side of the screen, and it will light up a brake pedal icon and slow the car. The right side of the screen is the nitro boost area; tap it for a seven-second overboost. Do it with a full boost gauge, and the screen turns blue with neon blue accents, and you hear a prominent whoosh sound as you charge forward. You can also drift by braking and tilting the handset at the same time, which is fun, although it slows you down considerably.

There are 15 leagues and 150 races to complete. You also get a series of goals ahead of each event, such as completing three career events, earning three stars in any one event, and collecting 10 dollar pick-ups. As you complete goals, new ones appear, such as drifting a certain total distance during an event, wrecking less often, or "knocking down" a certain number of opponents by causing them to crash. Meanwhile, power ups are strewn throughout the course. Some of them add to your nitro boost, while others give you prize money. ?Push it too hard?say, crash into an oncoming car head-on, or hit a building?and you'll wreck, although aside from wasting a few seconds, it doesn't have much effect on the game itself.

The computer-controlled AI offers a moderate level of difficulty, and a new multiplayer mode lets you race with up to five friends, either online or locally. Overall, there's a nice sense of accomplishment as you move through the various events. And between the races, time-trials, and position elimination modes, there's enough variety to keep you engaged.

Stellar Visuals?With One Problem
Asphalt 7: Heat is one of the most impressive-looking racers I've seen on a phone. The 30-second-ish intros at the beginning of each event deliver a nice feel for the city you're about to race in; you can also abort these sequences and skip right to the countdown. On the road, there's plenty of detail in the dense urban environments, including nicely textured pavement, building structures, and sun glare, and the car models are all easily recognizable.

Draw-in distances are sometimes a little short. But worse is the uneven frame rate, which becomes more common during races with computer-controlled opponents. Usually, the game delivered 30 frames per second and above. But I caught many short periods of less than that, and even split-second hang-ups that were just long enough to be noticeable and irritating. I also saw a few bugs; on one course, some drone cars disappeared as I approached them, although most events worked perfectly.

The soundtrack is somewhat characterless electronic techno, with a steady, pulsing beat and no vocals. It's well-produced, at times sounding Daft Punk-esque. Sound design is pretty thorough as well. Each car has a distinct engine note; the BMW 1 Series M Coupe had a smooth, throaty, high-RPM bark appropriate for a twin-turbo straight six, while the Fiat 500 Abarth belched and rasped at high RPMs, and the Audi TT surged with its quiet, refined turbo four. All the standard skid-out, collision crunches, and power-up sounds are present and accounted for.

55 MPH Is No Fun?Unless You're Still In First Gear
There's very little here that's new. But even so, Asphalt 7: Heat delivers plenty of racing excitement. If you can ignore occasional interruptions in the frame rate, the game delivers an awesome sense of speed; it's tough not to feel the adrenaline rush as you play. It feels closer to that of a triple-A console title than it does a throwaway game?and a good one, too. That's an easy marker for an Editors' Choice award if you ask us.

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Finance, Bookkeeping, Accounting for a Webhosting Business ...

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Stealth Survival: Simple Survival Tips -The Exit Strategy

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Simple Survival Tips -The Exit Strategy

An exit strategy ?is the means by which you can achieve your goals by lessening the risk presented by a variety of different situations and limiting the possibility of your objective having a cost that may be in excess of your desired goal. An exit strategy has two main goals. These goals are to keep the loss of lives or injuries to a minimum and to conserve the maximum amount of your available resources. An exit strategy should be included as a part of your emergency plans to give you the maximum chances for survival. Many people are quite familiar with the term ?bugging out? but may not realize the most efficient way to decide if this is your best and most viable option. This is where having an exit strategy will be of the most value depending upon the severity of the current situation. Now if you?re looking at the possibility being in water over your head due to rising flood waters your obvious goal is to minimize the possibility of drowning by ?bugging out?. This may solve one of the goals of an exit strategy (i.e., the loss of life), but it won?t solve the problem of the resulting loss of available resources that may occur. Your emergency planning should take such a possibility into account and provide for this contingency. While the first goal of an exit strategy will always be to minimize the loss of life or injury, it?s important to make plans that will enable you to satisfy both goals. Certain resources, such as food, water and shelter, will be just as necessary for you to achieve the first goal of an exit strategy. You won?t solve the problem if you live just long enough to die from exposure to the elements, dehydration or starvation from the lack of food. It is extremely difficult to plan for every possibility that might endanger your survival. Including an exit strategy in your planning can give you a definite advantage in order to achieve your goal of survival. Staying above the water line!

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Two strange games on deck for U.S. Women

With no professional league nearby (yet), women?s soccer fans will take any opportunity they can get to catch the likes of Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach in action. That their opponent tonight at Toyota Park will include Celia Okoyino da Mbabi, Simone Laudehr, Melanie Behringer, and Martina M?ller makes this more than a typical U.S. Women?s National Team friendly. Germany is a full-on rival, albeit one that?s in a strange state.

Until the summer of 2011, Germany (having won the 2003 and 2007 World Cups) had been one of the two undisputed powers in women?s soccer. When (last year) they lost in the quarterfinals of their own World Cup,?die Nationalelf?began a period of surprise insignificance. Not only had they made an early exit at the tournament they were favored to win (losing to a Japan team that had failed to make an impact at previous World Cups), their disappointing result meant they?d miss the 2012 Summer Olympics tournament.

In their place, Japan has emerged, France has flattered yet deceived, while Sweden and Canada have been threats. The bipolar world of 2010 ? of Germany, U.S.-dominance with a splash of Brazil ? has given way to a new era of women?s international soccer. The landscape is maturing and broadening, and it?s still unclear where Germany will fit in.

These next two games against the States (tonight?s and Tuesday?s in Hartford) should remind the world of Germany?s talent. The team is still ranked second by FIFA, and if they have slipped in stature (a debatable claim) it?s more because of the strange method UEFA uses for Olympic qualifying (the World Cup results) rather than the team?s actual quality. Had Europe waged a true qualifying tournament ahead of London, Germany?s results would likely look like their just-ended Euro 2013 qualifying campaign. There they went 9-0-1, scoring 64 goals and allowing only three while qualifying for Sweden 2013.

That team comes to the U.S. to find their rivals in a state of flux. The States are without a permanent coach, Pia Sundhage having retired after three wins in September. Jillian Ellis is serving in an interim capacity, with U.S. Soccer still evaluating candidates for the permanent job.

Though the U.S. have called in a full squad for the Germany matches, it?s unclear the matches will mean anything. Win, lose or draw, there?ll be a new coach soon, somebody who will likely bring in a new plan ahead of Canada 2015. Given the age of some of the States? key parts, that plan could change half the starting lineup. Add in the weird realities of the women?s international calendar (the U.S.?s next major competition is still three years away), this week?s matches may be the least significant meetings imaginable between world numbers one and two.

But such is the state of women?s soccer in the U.S. We take what we can get. It?s not like tonight?s match is distracting us from a domestic league. If Alex and Abby are in action, we?ll watch. At least they?re playing Germany this time.

Rosters (courtesy U.S. Soccer)

U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION
GOALKEEPERS (2):?1-Hope Solo, 18-Nicole Barnhart
DEFENDERS (6):?2-Heather Mitts, 3-Christie Rampone, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 5-Kelley O?Hara, 6-Amy LePeilbet, 19-Rachel Buehler
MIDFIELDERS (5):?7-Shannon Boxx, 9-Heather O?Reilly, 10-Carli Lloyd, 15-Megan Rapinoe, 17-Tobin Heath
FORWARDS (5):?8-Amy Rodriguez, 11-Sydney Leroux, 12-Lauren Cheney, 13-Alex Morgan, 20-Abby Wambach

GERMANY ROSTER BY POSITION
GOALKEEPERS (3):?1-Nadine Angerer, 12-Almuth Schult, 21-Laura Benkarth
DEFENDERS (7):?2-Bianca Schmidt, 3-Saskia Bartusiak, 4-Babett Peter, 5-Annike Krahn, 15-Verena Faibt, 22-Luisa Wensing, 23-Leonie Maier
MIDFIELDERS (7):?6-Simone Laudehr, 7-Melanie Behringer, 8-Kim Kulig, 10-Linda Bresonik, 17-Viola Odebrecht, 18-Svenja Huth, 20-Lena Goebling
FORWARDS (6):?9-Alexandra Popp, 11-Anja Mittag, 13-Celia Okoyino da Mbabi, 14-Dzsenifer Marozsan, 16-Martina Muller, 24-Lena Lotzen

Source: http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/20/uswnt-germany-preview-united-states-womens-national-team/related/

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Family in fear after home is shot up in Richmond - NBC12.com ...

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) -

A family's home is shot up in the middle of the night. Now, they want to move but can't.

The shooting happened at the Ashley Oak Apartment complex in Richmond's east end.

Nearly two dozen shots?were fired inside the home.

A mother, her 10-year-old son, and her three-year-old nephew were sleeping when the bullets began flying.

"The bullets went through the TV and landed here, here, and here [in the couch]" said Sharnell Hopkins.

Hopkins' home is peppered with bullet holes. They landed in her kitchen, her 10 year-old-son's bedroom, as well as her bedroom.

"As you can see, a hole came through my mirror and one landed on the wall over here," she added.

It happened earlier this month around 3 a.m.

"I have no idea who could have targeted my house. I don't bother anyone - no enemies. I've been here?eight and a half?years," Hopkins explained.

Out of fear for her family's safety, Hopkins says she requested to be placed in a different complex.

But the management office would only put her on a one-year waiting list.

NBC 12 went to the rental office to speak with management but was told the property manager was in a meeting and not available.

A?lawyer with Housing Opportunities Made Equal says ethically, management should expedite Hopkin's request - but legally...

"There's not a provision under?VA code under these circumstances that would require a landlord to move a tenant," said Heather Mullins Crislip, President & CEO of H.O.M.E.

Meanwhile, Hopkins is staying with family.

"We're blessed because it could have been tragic," said Hopkins.

Police are investigating the crime.

Copyright 2012 WWBT NBC12.? All rights reserved.

Source: http://www.nbc12.com/story/19867678/family-in-fear-after-home-is-shot-up-in-richmond

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Maui Family Weekend Guide: October 19-21

Sleep with the Sharks

Friday, October 19 | 5:30pm

Children ages 8-13 are invited to a fun and educational Halloween sleepover at the Aquarium.Halloween costumes are welcomed! For safety reasons, masks and pointed objects such as swords and wands are not permitted.

Keiki can bring an old pillowcase to create and style their very own Halloween trick-or-treat bag! Craft supplies and additional fun crafts will be provided.Cost is $60 per child. Members will receive 15% off. This fee Includes a pizza dinner, snacks, continental breakfast and souvenir.

Reservations are required by Thursday, October 18. Call(808) 270-7075.

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Saturday Movie Matinee: Scooby Doo?s Original Mysteries

Join Scooby Doo, the lovable Great Dane, along with teenagers Shaggy, Freddy, Daphne, and Velma as they solve mysteries investigating haunted castles, ghost towns, and alleged otherworldly beings in these mildly-scary cartoons, just in time for Halloween!? The movie is suitable for ages 5 and older; all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.? Free popcorn and bottled water will be provided by the Kay A. Edwards Memorial Fund.

Saturday, October 20th, 2012?10:30 am to 12:15 pm

Kihei Public Library?35 Waimahaihai St?Kihei, HI USA 96753

Jessica Gleason??875-6833?Website:?www.librarieshawaii.org

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UHMC/OCET/EdVenture?s College for Kids 984-3231

www.edventuremaui.com

Laulima Building, UHMC

College for Kids/College Bound?s Saturday Fun Series:

No Fear in the Fun Zone!

Sat, Oct. 20, 9-11am, Grades 5-8

Hilarious Improv Games, warm ups and techniques will teach students to unlock the secrets of performing before live audiences. Guided Silliness with On Camera feedback too!

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Positive H2O Monthly Beach Clean Ups

Saturday, September 15

9:00 am ? 12:00 noon

South and West Maui Town Clean Up

Southside ? Meet @ Sugar Beach Park, Kihei
Westside ? Meet @ Kamehameha Iki Park, Lahaina

Positive H2O, Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter, and Community Work Day invite you to join the clean water movement and participate in a clean up of South and West Maui town clean ups!?This is a perfect opportunity for individuals, businesses, and community groups to gather and enjoy each others company while making a difference at the same time.?Participants are asked to bring their own buckets, reusable bags, water bottle, and gloves. Free lunch and water will be provided.

Contact: 808-283-2470, 769-861-8494, maui@surfrider.org, or info@positiveH2o.com. For more information visit?http://positiveh2o.com/get-involved/events/

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Banyan Tree Fine Arts Fair

Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21

9:00am ? 5:00pm, All ages welcome

Banyan Tree Park, Front Street, Lahaina

Discover some of Maui?s most talented artists under the Lahaina Banyan Tree. ?There is a wonderful balance of local art at reasonable prices, including oils, watercolors, ceramics, photography, wood carving, baskets, jewelry, glass art and much more!

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?Fall Harvest Festival? ? Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Games, Vendors, More!

A DAY OF FUN for THE WHOLE FAMILY

?FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL?

Sunday, October 21, 2012

9:00am ? 3:00pm.

• Craft Fair & Farmer?s Market
• Pony Rides
• Petting Zoo
• Haunted House
• Face Painting
• Balloon Animals
• Keiki Halloween Costume Contest (ages 0-12, begins at 1pm)
• Carnival Games
• Arts & Crafts
• Silent Auction
• Bake Sale
• Shave Ice, Food Trucks, Food Vendors & MORE!

444 Makawao Avenue, Makwao (below Makawao Vet Clinic)

Haku Baldwin Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit serving Maui for 21 years. Proceeds support our therapeutic horseback riding program for children with special needs and animal-assisted therapy program for patients of all ages. Our therapeutic programs are provided at no charge and your support helps us continue our work improving quality of life for hundreds of people each month.

Source: http://www.mauifamilymagazine.com/2012/10/19/maui-family-weekend-guide-october-19-21/

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