The Blades got back to winning ways with a gutsy and deserved 3-2 win at Griffin Park. In what in all likelihood could be United's last visit to this old ground, United suffered an awful start when Maupay scored inside the first 5 minutes but responded well and should have levelled even before an own goal restored parity. A superb Olly Norwood goal made it 2-1 and David McGoldrick missed chances in both halves to effectively settle the game but another own goal this time for the home side saw parity restored. United came again and after Clarke missed a sitter, he was able to expertly turn in the excellent Connor Washington's low cross and the Blades were back in front. A few nervy moments at the death but United saw this one out and got a big three points to stop the recent rot in terms of results and performances.
Manager Wilder sprang two big surprises; not in terms of the fact he changes his starting eleven but that he brought in John Lundstram and Connor Washington for Mark Duffy and Billy Sharp. George Baldock was ill and Leon Clarke not deemed fit to start. It was a concern where the creativity and goals would come from in the starting eleven. Opponents Brentford had been in really poor form with only one win since September and had plummeted down the table after a good start to the season but featured leading scorer Neil Maupay.
The game began with both team zipping it about in the wet conditions but it was not long before United were behind.
The ball was played forward and no challenge came into Saywers as he advanced. Egan seemed to lose his man and as the ball ran across his body, MAUPAY hit a shot on the angle into the near side of Henderson's goal and it squeezed in. It was poor play to stop the ball coming forward and then the defending and goalkeeping were both sub-standard. After a disastrous end to Saturday; it was not the start United wanted.
Undeterred, United came back and nice interchange down the left saw the ball played into Stevens who cleverly cut inside and hit a low cross. The ball came over and Lundstram came onto the ball and hit it firmly but it smashed against the bar, down and then was cleared. Unfortunate on this occasion, they maybe had a touch of fortune not long after when they got level inside 10 minutes.
It came from a corner, a rarity in itself for United. Norwood whipped over a delivery and it was glanced home by KONSA giving Bentley no chance. The delivery was superb and made it very difficult for the defence to deal with. O'Connell jogged back and clearly did not celebrate or try and claim it as his own goal despite being closest to the defender.
United were clearly showing much more commitment and some hefty tackles were being put in by Norwood and Fleck. United recycled possession twice and turned it the other way and now were on top. Nice play almost saw Washington get in and then Fleck and Stevens combined but the ball was cleared. Soon after on 15 minutes the Blades were in front and it was a stunning goal.
Freeman played the ball into the path of NORWOOD and he came onto it and side footed the ball but got real power and whip on his shot from fully 25 yards and it arrowed right into the top corner. It was a sublime effort and even some Brentford fans behind goal sportingly applauded.
Basham went into the book for a poor challenge on Maupay as he fell to the floor. This was to be a theme as the centre forward must know the turf very well at Griffin Park as he spends an awful lot of time on it. Judge took the free kick but Egan cleared and United were back on the attack and were now in control. A set play was not cleared and the ball fell for McGoldrick. His effort was saved by Bentley. This was a really good chance to make it 3-1.
Fleck gave away two free kicks and United were determined to stop the dangerous Judge and Sawyers causing problems after giving them too much space to start the game. United were now using the ball well and Washington was a real threat with his running down the channels giving them something different with pace and movement. United won two more corners but these were under and overplayed by Norwood. These were two rare moments for the midfielder who had been the best player on the pitch first half.
The inconsistency of the officiating came out when Norwood was tripped in an even more dangerous position than the Basham foul soon after but no card came out. The football in the build up to this foul was superb and showed United were back at it with zipping, one touch clever triangles. Norwood's effort was whipped to the left-hand side but as with the effort against Wednesday the keeper guessed his intentions and got across to save.
Maupay kicked out at Stevens after he felt he was fouled and was rightly penalised but somehow escaped a yellow card in another bizarre referring decision. Brentford had committed two worse fouls in position and intent but neither had got booked.
Sawyers and Maupay had a few efforts blocked as United kept their shape and then Canos whipped a shot over as United had to defend for the final few minutes. The half time whistle came and the Blades will have been delighted with a much better performance so far both on and off the ball. The boos from the Brentford fans said it all who had started so well but had been second best after this goal.
The second half saw United come out and continue to have control. They won another early corner and then soon after McGoldrick had two chances and after miskicking the first one; he had an effort deflected wide straight after. United won another corner and were looking for the crucial third goal.
Brentford made a change with Marcondes replacing Canos and slowly they started inch back into the game. Barbot had a shot off target and then Sawyers shot wide. Egan had a header from another set play blocked at the other end. McGoldrick had not really had his best of nights and Clarke came on for him on the hour.
Brentford were now coming back into it and Freeman was once again guilty of not clearing the ball properly and giving his man too much space. Two crosses came over and United cleared but you sensed the danger building and so it proved.
Sawyers had been an ever-increasing threat and the ball was played across the United defence and with runners over; the defence was stretched. The ball was a dangerous one and flicked off FLECK and into the far corner giving Henderson no chance. You feared for United now after they had played so well and the home side sensed an unlikely win after being second best most of the game.
Immediately after; as with the first Brentford goal though; United came back and almost scored. Fleck sent a delightful cross over and Clarke somehow nodded wide right in front of goal. It was a sitter.
Coutts came on for Lundstram but at this stage United probably did not know whether to stick or twist as Brentford were now looking a threat with some neat and tidy football stretching United's defence. They did break out when Washington did very well again and burst away from McEacharan cynically hacked him down. The striker somehow got up and tried to turn the ball in but it was blocked behind. The booking came after the advantage had been allowed. To be honest the challenge was that brutal it must have been close to a red card.
Egan headed wide on the stretch from the corner and then Fleck had a decent effort saved. United seemed to be coming again and at a ***** time got the 5th goal of the game. Washington once again was a big factor as he was played in down the right. He pulled it back intelligently and CLARKE superbly side footed calmly into the corner. After missing a sitter earlier; he scored a much harder choice and with his wrong foot. It was a well-made and taken goal.
United now knew they had the win again tantalisingly close and sought to defend. They got bodies in the way. Odubajo and Da Silva came on for McEacharan and MacLeod as Brentford made their final changes. Sharp came on for Washington for United who got a big ovation as he went off for an excellent performance.
Fleck had another shot not far wide but United were now getting men behind the ball and trying to stop any balls coming through the middle. They funnelled Brentford wide but this meant Stevens and particularly Freeman were getting stretched. A few crosses came in and then from one clearance Judge hit a great effort which flashed just wide of the post.
Brentford were now throwing men forward and United were worryingly deep as the game advanced to the final minute. Sharp clipped a home player and they won a free kick 30 yards from goal on the angle. Judge took it and his whipped effort was on target but lacked the power to beat Henderson who did not make the mistake of the Stoke Joe Allen goal and got across to push the ball away at his near post. There was to be four minutes of stoppage time. Brentford won a late corner that was cleared and then Dalsgaard had a shot but Henderson saved this one comfortably. United managed to waste a few minutes winning throw ins down the left and then as the ball came into the United box once more O'Connell stood firm.
United – Night and day. Chalk and cheese. Use whatever differences you will. The performance was so much better than from the weekend. We were committed, won tackles, chased, harried and individually and collectively just were so much more at it. We won battles, we looked hungry and did all the things United do when they are good. We moved it around and kept it well with some neat moves. We got men forward, used the overloads, passed it at pace at times and also with Washington; we were able to mix it up too. We seemed to have control of the game for long spells despite not always having the ball which is pleasing and something different. The midfield seemed to have control much of the game; we offered a goal threat and came onto the ball all game to ensure many off the loose stuff/50-50's we got to. I felt our application and honesty was very good and a big reaction to the performance and Wilder's comments.
It was not perfect. Another sloppy start and goal to give away. We at times panicked with the ball a bit much and sat too deep and you worried we don't know how to see games out again. I always worried we may let a late goal in and at times the players seem to lack belief they can get over the lines. It is annoying as we dominated for long spells tonight but then just switch off for moments. After the first goal it was mostly all us and even to start the 2nd half but then for a 10-minute spell we panicked, gave it away, stopped marking and doing the things we had done well.
Enough off the negatives though. There were so many things we did better. The defence for the most part played well (Freeman apart - still having a bad run) and the three centre backs save for the mistake on the goal were excellent. Stevens played well. Fleck and Norwood were very good tonight and not only passed it better but also got their foot in and chased and covered ground. Lundstram did a job for the team but was quiet and did not get on it much. I felt McGoldrick had one of those nights both link play, touch and finishing. It was the worst he has played for us. Washington was very good and his running/pace gave us something different.
United did not have as much of the ball but felt we did more with it when it mattered; in key areas. We created more clear chances and looked more dangerous. Henderson made one routine save from the free kick and a few flashed past the post. Clarke, Lundstram and McGoldrick (x2) both had really clearer chances for us. It was a game with better finishing we could have won more comfortably but we did show great character to come back from being behind and then after being pegged back going again.
Really pleasing overall. We played well, scored three goals and actually saw a game out. It was not straight forward and at times you felt here we go again but we did what we had to and the right team won. The changes worked in an odd way in that Lundstram allowed Fleck to move forward and be more effective and Washington played well too. We also have Sharp and Duffy fresher and fitter for their inevitable recalls Saturday. We have a big game Saturday but Leeds will not sit back and thus it should be a cracking game. They are relentless in pressing so we have to be bang at it and cannot regress and go back to another poor performance. As long as we can apply the same application, effort and ball movement and zest to go forward when we can; then we should be ok both in this game and moving forward. We definitely got back to the high standards we have set against a very decent team regardless of their current league position.
Brentford – They are underachieving for me for a side that play nice football, all the players are comfortable on the ball and they have the leading scorer in the league. They are now down to 17th and are just 4 points off the bottom 3. They are on woeful run and the managerial change that many of their fans felt would not affect them declaring it about the style and how they are set up rather than the coach and that the transition to the new manager would be relatively smooth due to him being there before; has not really worked. They are on a real slump and as pretty a football as they play; they need to start winning some games ugly. Like us, I am not sure they can do this. They will pass it around (68% possession tonight – not many teams will do to us, what we do to them) but often do it in areas that do not count. I felt other than that 10-minute spell second half and the pressure they applied at the end; they actually did not hurt us that much. They look a bit powder puff. They have some good players but some frustrating ones too. Maupay is a goalscorer and a talent but a cheat (said it). He is simply going to ground with often minimal or con contact. He tried to con the referee twice for penalties and was also lucky not be sent off for a wild lash out at Stevens. He is a petulant player that has loads of talent and probably starved of the ball – they take forever to get it into the box so probably gets frustrated but why does he have to go to ground all the time. Judge is a decent player who has lost so much time to injury but showed his ability.
Heard Brentford fans over recent times when we signed Egan and O'Connell, criticising them both saying they have better and it was good money they made but to be honest both have been very consistent in their United careers and proving to be excellent signings. Their position in the league suggests these defenders they have better than these two that many of their fans proclaim are maybe not quite all that. I acknowledge that Mepham and Konsa are highly rated but need to defend better for the basic passes/crosses that come in. I know which defence I would rather have at the moment.
I am sure the way they play and the amount of possession they have/expected goals etc will see them climb the table but like last year it will take a hell of a push for them to threaten the top 6 and have left themselves a lot of work to do. I worry that teams may take Sawyers, Maupay etc in the window and they will have to go to their European scouting/data model again to find more talent that they can clearly do!
Opponent man of the match – Maupay scored a decent goal and Judge was involved a lot but the best player was Saywers. We did a good job first half on him after he assisted on the goal but gradually, he grew into the game and we had to swarm round him. He made the second goal too. Very good player and I expect Dean Smith to go for him in January to take him to Villa as the commentator alluded to.
Weak link – The defence looked really poor. They did not mark or seem to understand when players moved off them and just stood motionless. The lad Mepham is being talked about going for a lot of money but he was poor tonight as was the other lad Konsa. Thought Canos was a bit disappointing and Norwood and Fleck both outplayed McEacharan in the middle.
Henderson 7/10 – Made a bit of a mistake for the first goal. The shot lacked power and went in at the near post. I was surprised it went in. After all the great saves Saturday he lets that in! He did recover after this but did not have many saves to make until the late free kick and a few other routine pieces of play.
Freeman 5.5/10 – Another poor performance. First half he was ok-ish and used it a bit better and defended a bit better but seemed to get worse as the game went on. He gave his man too much space, failed to stop the cross and did that annoying thing where he kept clearing the ball back into the centre. Seemed slow to spot dangers and often reacted too quick when a man was over. He needs a rest too as looks utterly knackered by the hour mark and thus cannot get forward. He did take a good throw in the build up the winner though to give him his due. Baldock will come in for a spell surely when healthy/fit?
Stevens 7.5/10 – Thought first half he was excellent and got up and down and involved in so many good attacks. He used it well and showed some nice touches. He nearly made a few goals and often was the furthest man forward. I thought he stuck to his task when he had to defend more second half and at times, they did have a lot of space but not sure it was all his fault as they overloaded down this side and the goal came when Sawyers came inside two players. Makes some odd decisions at times. Made me laugh when he went forward with it and maybe remembered Johnson on Saturday as the game came towards the end and he just punted it to the keeper!
Egan 7.5/10 – Not a great start as Maupay seemed to get beyond him to score but like Henderson recovered well and won so many headers and tackles. He was really good after this and I felt commanded the back line. He was a strong presence as they came forward and I felt made some good interceptions on the floor; normally teams would lump it into the box but Brentford tried to probe and pass their way through and he kept his composure.
O'Connell 7.5/10 – Thought he had a really good game tonight. He was decisive in his play on and off the ball. Won headers and looked a class act. Read the game well and helped nullify the gaps. For all the worries we all had about conceding; the chances came from two long range Judge efforts. To keep them after the goal to these sorts of chances and a deflected own goal shows how well the defence played.
Basham 7.5/10 – Solid game. Came onto the ball when he could and used it sensibly. Won headers, clearances and tackles. Just another whole-hearted committed performance. He sometimes panics when he runs forward but love the fact, he will carry it on and commit men when he attacks. Defensively he got a few ***** toes in to little through balls and just kept his shape.
Norwood 7.5/10 – As with Fleck; so much better. He had a really poor game Saturday but tonight he made the first with a superb corner; then scored an absolute belter that had me out of my seat (sofa seat!). He controlled much of the play with only criticism some of his passes were a bit too ambitious. Still I thought for long spells we controlled the game and he was a big part of that. Got his foot in too and did the scruffy bits. Not quiet as involved second half and had to do more defensive work than maybe attacking wise. Good he was given the captaincy as show how important he is to United. Needs to keep to these standards for us to be successful. When he is off; we normally are (Forest, Brum, Rotherham).
Lundstram 6.5/10 – Odd one as he did not do much wrong but not sure he did much on the ball. He had that good chance and fair play to him getting in the box to get on the end of it – we don't have many midfielders who do that but maybe should have scored when he got there. Outside of that not sure I noticed him much. He kept a shape and maybe helped nullify a few of there threats just by keeping his position. Not sure what he offers but I suppose we played well most of the game and he helped keep it when he did have it – not sure he gave it away that much but as I say not sure he had it much! Maybe he helped Fleck play further forward so his role was more valuable than I perceive.
Fleck 7.5/10 – Much better and he did all the things we like to see. Got on the ball and passed it well. He drove when he could (still maybe not enough) and was able to link well with others. Got down the left and got into some really good areas to give us those overloads. He had a few efforts at goal and was seemed to play further forward with obviously Duffy not playing and us having Lundstram behind him. This may seem a strange comment but like the fact he put a few fouls in. Showed he was more committed and not letting players settle. Involved in a lot of our good attacking moves. Towards the end he tired and our whole midfield gave them a bit too much of the ball.
Washington 8/10 – He was excellent. He chased and covered so much ground and stretched them all game with his runs, drawing defenders across and giving space for others. He gave us the option of mixing it up; with a ball over the top and when he had it, he used good intelligent skill to keep it and play others in. He made the winner and I felt did so many good things well. Really pleased with him and he has shown that he could maybe make a difference in the odd game (I panned him after one or two games and have not been impressed I will be the first to admit but he proved me wrong tonight but has to do this when he gets other games/sub appearances).
McGoldrick 4/10 – Had one. Missed three chances. One very good won with the keeper to beat and then sliced one and then had one deflected wide. A few neat flicks and passes but for the most part he gave it away all game. Even when he came back to defend, he gifted them possession. He is a nonchalant player but tonight he annoyed several teammates by gifting them the ball. Nothing really came off with the ball and not sure he did enough to harry/chase. Not had any games like that so far so want to just put in the book and forget.
Clarke – It was the right move to bring Clarke on who gave us a bit more strength and something for them to think about and of course scored the winner. This was after a glaring miss. He does give us a presence and wins a few headers although on the second goal they scored he was stood 10 yards behind the defender who won it unopposed and did not even try and get goal side. Still, the finish for the goal was superb. Really calm and composed. Big credit to him as it was a ***** moment and he could have gone under after that miss.
Coutts – Neat and tidy. He is still feeling his way back and at times the pace seems a bit much for him but he will always use the ball well and combined in a few neat moves down the right and won a free kick after a nice move with Freeman where his short ball nearly put him back in hospital!
Sharp – Came on for Washington and ran around trying to link with Clarke and see the game out. Gave a daft foul away when going back to defend.
Wilder 8.5/10 – He moaned and criticised the players after Saturday. Tonight, was a big test to react from that awful showing on Saturday. Wilder will have had them motivated and ready to not have another let down. The changes were odd and I was worried. He got a big reaction in the performance and result and will be well pleased.
Lundstram has not been involved at all. Washington barely played at all and then both are brought in and he leaves his most creative and goal scoring threats in Duffy and Sharp out. It did seem like he had lost the plot a bit! However, they both worked in different ways.
Lundstram did ok and helped Fleck play further up and Washington was excellent. Clarke came on and scored as a sub and so all those (including me) saying his subs don't work. They did tonight. He kept the same formation and shape even after they scored and kept faith. He also did not bring Stearman on and kept Sharp up so they had something to think about.
The biggest things for me were the character and guts of course to respond from the weekend and respond to two big blows tonight but also, we saw a game out and mentally and for confidence that will be a big moment you hope.
Referee – Not great. Inconsistent. Should have booked more than one for them for reasons I discussed earlier. Should have sent off Maupay for his wild lash out and his blatant cheating. The tackle on Washington was horrendous and regardless of it being not a goalscoring opportunity to equate to a red; it was horrible. The lad for Cardiff, Arter was it went off for something similar the other week. It was blatant high hack. They easily could have had 9 men. Did not give us very much at all I felt and many of the 50-50's he erred on the side of being a homer. Still we won so I won't speak about him too much.


Some sounds are associated with Christmas – like cicadas, or the jingle of sleigh bells – or the popping of champagne corks! Make sure you get your share of this sound in 2015!
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In the European Theatre Night 2011 participated seven countries: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovakia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia and Austria. In Croatia the European Theatre Night was held in 27 cities in 70 theaters where they performed 119 theatre plays and 40 different side programs visited by 40 000 visitors.
In Slovakia the event was held at 9 cities, 28 theaters and institutions, where they performed 58 theatre plays in which enjoyed 10 000 visitors.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina the event was held at 18 cities in 36 theaters and institutions, where they performed 42 theatre plays with 21 different side programs visited by 10 000 theatre fans.
After a successful pilot project in Montenegro event spread in 6 cities, 7 theaters, where they performed 10 theatre plays and offered 5 different side programs for 2 000 visitors.
For the first time in the project joined the Republic of Austria, with the coordinator IG Kultur and IG Freie Theaterarbeit from Vienna, and thus European Theatre Night was held at 6 Austrian cities, in which participated 32 theaters with 35 theatre plays and 12 different side programs visited by 5 500 people.
National Coordinator for the Republic of Slovenia is Gledališče Glej from Ljubljana who organized the event in 7 cities and 17 theaters, where 1 600 visitors watched 13 theatre plays and 5 different side programs.
In the Republic of Serbia Network Media from Belgrade organized the event in 20 cities and 21 theater and theatrical institution.


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Bullish: How to Build a Modern Woman's Hope Chest Without Looking Like an Insane Harpy
I learned from Bust magazine sometime in the last couple of years that, in the 1950s, young women who hoped to one day get married would register, through ads in the backs of magazines, with companies that made different patterns of silverware. They'd sign up for a particular pattern and hope to receive forks, spoons, and knives for their various birthdays, until they had collected the whole set. As a token of having committed to forward-thinking silverware collecting, the company would send them a tiny pin — as in, a brooch that is a spoon. You wear it on your clothes. To announce to the whole world that you are collecting silverware for your future marriage.
Tied in with this attitude is the idea of the hope chest — typically a wooden trunk given to a young woman by her family, and in which she collects linens and other household goods that she will use once married. Sometimes she sews her own sheets! In a social milieu in which you might expect to have babies early and often, it probably made sense to get the sheet-sewing done while you still had some time on your hands.
Today, of course, this seems unreasonable. Are you going to lug your hope chest off to college, and then to the various apartments you live in with roommates throughout your early twenties? Are you supposed to keep your marital dishes pristine? Should you have been trimming your own tablecloth whilst studying for the APs? And if so, was your future spouse — just to be fair — glazing a gravy boat in the pottery studio?
In modern times, the hope chest is the near-exclusive province of evangelical Christians. Evangelical blogs are full of accounts of young women ("daughters serving at home") picking up items in thrift stores for their hope chests. This page contains a letter about hope chests that begins "Dear Handmaidens" (and it's not a Margaret Atwood reference). Another site that discusses hope chests is written by an author whose bio reads "Her greatest desires (other than striving to be more Christ-like with each passing day) are to be a wife, a mother, and a joyful keeper-at-home. But until that time, she remains a contented maiden who delights in the covering (headship) of her father."
Creepy! In mainstream culture, however, here are some things that make a modern, secular woman look batshit-crazy:
* Owning dishes that you refuse to eat off of, because you are saving them for after you meet your husband.
* Buying a wedding dress when you are not engaged, even if it's a great deal that will never come again.
* Picking up baby clothes on sale and tucking them away for later, when you have a baby.
I thought about this when I was shopping on the Ann Taylor website, where I buy a lot of very businesslike dresses. Ann Taylor also sells lovely, simple wedding dresses for about $500. After I bought yet another sharp gray asskicking dress, Ann Taylor sent me a certificate for 30% off any one item, and I'm thinking, If I use this to buy a wedding dress, I will have to hide it in a box in another box in a suitcase in the top of the closet and TELL NO ONE.
But why? If you decided that there was a pretty good chance you wanted to go to graduate school — provided you found the right school — everyone would think that you were very smart for saving money, planning ahead, shopping for the used car you'll use to get around the University of Wisconsin, etc. Planning ahead is intelligent, and graduate school is a major life change with many associated expenses. In fact, you'd be quite foolish if you upended your entire lifestyle and didn't plan a thing until you arrived on campus.
So, it's not exactly fair that — despite the fact that about 75% of American women ultimately marry and about 80% have children — planning for these things insofar as actually collecting physical objects related to your desired future is heavily stigmatized, so much so that possessing a wooden box hopefully filled with baby clothes and a handmade bridal veil is considered the dating equivalent of trying to pick up a guy in a bar with actual screaming babies emerging from your vagina every ten minutes.
Of course, it's not just a trousseau that will come in handy for one's desired future. A hell of a lot of money would also be useful — yet even those who love to imagine being pretty-pretty-princess brides rarely plan rationally for the event. Ramit Sethi, author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich (a personal finance book aimed at twentysomethings) writes, "The average wedding costs about $28,000. Because we know the average wedding age is twenty-seven for men and twenty-six for women, you can figure out exactly how much you need to be saving, assuming you want to pay for it without help or debt: If you're twenty-five years old, you need to be saving more than $1,000/month for your wedding. If you're twenty-six, you should be saving more than $2,300/month."
Did that make you laugh hysterically? Of course no one saves that much for a wedding, especially without actually being engaged. And this, of course, is how couples end up beginning their married lives mired in debt, spending years paying off filet mignon for sixty. Again, if you were planning to get $28,000 masters degree, you would plan ahead, without fear of embarrassment.
Sethi also points out that virtually everyone who says, "Oh, that's ridiculous — MY wedding will be simple and elegant and cost much less" ends up — after making dozens of individual decisions leading up to their special day — having a wedding that costs tens of thousands of dollars. When presented with the options: either have a cheaper wedding, sit back and do nothing and go into debt, or start budgeting and saving, virtually everyone picks the last option — but no one's actually saving anything. "More commonly, though, we don't think about this at all: one of the most major expenditures of our lifetimes, which will almost certainly arrive in the next few years, and we don't even sit down for ten minutes to think about it. Something's broken here."
We live in a dating culture in which modern, secular women are supposed to work hard on their educations and careers, and are sort of expected to want marriage and children — but not so badly as to repel men or actually, you know, move forward towards those things the way you would with any other goal. Are there men out there who would enjoy meeting a woman who has saved money for her own wedding and, say, saved a box of baby clothes from her older sister's kids, just in case? Probably. Probably the same kind of men who are really good at getting a reliable used car for under blue book value and then leasing it to themselves from their own company for the tax benefits.
So, I like to plan. I recently told a company I work for that I would be willing to spend 3-6 months abroad in late 2012 in order to teach classes in a new location. Why late 2012? Because that's when my lease ends, following which I will put my things in storage, teach the GMAT in Bangalore or Dubai, and then come back to the States and buy an apartment in Long Island City. I'm a planner.
I thought about all of this last summer when I was cleaning out my closet and discovered a few of those big, silky blousy tops that were popular a couple years ago and that guys hated because they pretty much just made you look pregnant, or like you were swimming in a bejeweled tent. So, I saved those for when I actually get pregnant. Yep, I have a pregnant-clothing shelf. I'm coming out of the closet, so you can, too.
I'm certainly not suggesting that everyone should get married and have children, or that those two things go together, or that they go together in that order. Do whatever the hell you want with your life. Just know what that is. And if something is good enough for you to want it, then it's good enough to plan for, without fear of social stigma. (And if smart planning repels immature man-boys, then so much the better!)
A modern woman's hope chest may take the form of an ING account — or a bargain wedding dress stashed in a closet — but just because your dad isn't in the business of protecting your chastity doesn't mean it makes sense to completely ignore the massive expenses and major life changes that are likely in your semi-near future. Or, you know, if you want a wooden box full of spoons, that's cool, too.
originally published on The Gloss
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Do you have experiences in your past that you wish you could forget? Me, too.
For example: There was a time in my life when I probably would have given anything, if it meant I could forget that I'd been in an affair with a married man. (Yes, as a Christian.) I thought if I could forget the mistakes I'd made, it would undo them – like the affair never even happened. And then I wouldn't feel so haunted or broken.
But in the decade since, I've learned a liberating lesson: Redemption is not a form of amnesia. God is more interested in erasing your shame than your memory.
Here are three theories why remembering the past is essential to heal from it and three ways you can recall your past for God's glory and your good – without shame.
1. Forgetting is not the same as healing.
If you've ever wanted to forget the past, you're not alone: 8,000+ users search "forgetting the past" every month, according to Google Adwords.
But what are we really talking about here? The pieces of your past that you'd like to forget: do they prick with pain, stir up shame, or even provoke pride? They did for me. Aside from the affair, I have some experiences I wish hadn't happened; choices I wish I hadn't made because of the pain, shame, or pride they brought with them.
Remembering can seem like a negative because pain, shame, and pride are typically viewed as negative—or at least not enjoyable—feelings, right? Especially if what happened privately also carries a public stigma. In fact, some people might even consider being an "other woman" unforgiveable. Even though I recognized my mistakes, walked away from that relationship more than 10 years ago, and now speak publicly about it as a deterrent to others.
But this is important: Forgetting is not the same as healing.
2. God designed our brains to heal.
Remembering painful parts of the past can feel like a negative is because it can literally create or perpetuate physical discomfort. Yes, your body remembers in ways you might not realize. Science has proven that even if you consciously don't recall an experience, your brain subconsciously stores unresolved traumas in ways that can take a physical toll.
Ever felt "suddenly" triggered, having a physical or emotional response that seemed to come out of nowhere? But then you later connected it to a past experience? I have too.
Thanks to researchers like Dr. Caroline Leaf, I've begun to understand that our amazing Maker created us with brains designed for healing and renewal.
Your mind is meant to be an ally to your healing—not an enemy of it. And God's given us incredible gifts in Creation (like certain essential oils) that can be used in ways that are scientifically verified to help your brain release past trauma. That's what I've seen get the best results in myself and others: a holistic approach including the Cross, His Creation, and safe community.
3. Forgetting doesn't absolve us of personal responsibility.
Sometimes we want to forget the past because we're tired of dealing with present consequences or effects of it.
I can't know exactly what it's like for you. But I can understand the humility it takes, the forgiveness it involves, and the maturity it requires to navigate current circumstances that stem from past decisions.
But dissolving a memory of a past mistake doesn't absolve any of us from personal responsibility.
1. Remembering the past inspires us to love better.
For me, the #1 reason to not forget the past is love – for God, others, and myself.
When I recall (not relive) the mistakes I'm capable of, it often helps me empathize with and love my neighbor because I can relate to the grace, mercy, and love I needed.
When I recall how hard but worthwhile it was to walk away, it helps me love myself as one worth fighting for because God calls me daughter, and His Son makes me redeemed.
When I recall the repentance that led to redemption, it's easier for me to love God's correction and redirection because I know it probably means He sees a snare somewhere.
When I recall the wisdom I've gained, it reminds me of why I love His wisdom because I know what being "wise" in my own eyes led to.
When I recall that others are now where I once was, it inspires me to better love the hurting through real hope because that's the power we with pasts all carry.
2. Remembering the past allows us to share our testimonies to glorify God.
Through Jesus and the (wisely told) word of our testimony, we not only experience greater freedom—we also help free others, too. They see in our own transformations the redemption that is possible. And that sows seeds of belief that if there was hope for you, maybe there's hope for them, too. Without the contrast of what happened before Christ, how can there be testimony?
Can you hear the cries for authentic, unfiltered faith in an Instagram world? People need Christians who are willing to say that they have a past but they also have hope. Consider this possibility: the one who actually has the more vested interest in your forgetfulness or silence is the one overcome by your testimony?
What if those painful parts aren't pointless? What if we learned to care for them like wounds instead of nuisances? And like the keys, not the shackles? What if we focused on freedom and healing instead of forgetting or concealing? What if we learned how to mine the beauty from the ashes?
And then we bravely, wisely spoke of the pains, problems, past sins, and people in ways that actually shone light into shadows (rather than hiding there ourselves)? Freedom comes through the presence of repentance, not the absence of remembrance. Memory of who you were doesn't mean that's still who you are. I am not proud of what we did, but I'm proud of what God can do – and not just for me, but you too.
The greater delight to me is not that I forgot ever being in an affair. The victory to me is that I can recall and that I doshare what happened without shame. I can even claim my personal responsibility without beating myself up. There can be victory in memory. Memory is the foundation of testimony—and testimony wins territory in the very same area that the enemy tried to bury you.
So in those moments of wishing I could just forget, what was I really saying? I wish I could take it back. I wish it didn't still hurt. I wish I wasn't still ashamed.
But I couldn't take it back. Yet what I can't undo, He can make new. And it still hurt to remember, yet forgetting can't do the work of healing. I didn't know how to un-shame myself, yet He is able to do for me what I couldn't do.
3. Our past reminds us of who we are in Christ—redeemed.
Memory of the past also taught me a lot about authority in the present. When those whispers come, I usually do the same thing now that I started after the affair: I remind myself of who I am in Christ. I'll even declare out loud that anyone in the natural or supernatural who has a problem with my redemption can take it up with my Redeemer. Case closed.
As I learn to reframe my past as an opportunity and not an obstacle, and as I've focused more on living forgiven than making memories forgotten.
Certain memories have faded, becoming fuzzier. Like dark denim run through the wash enough times. Or like faded photos developed in a darkroom. But that I've since brought out of the shadows and left in the sun.
Rebecca Halton is the author of Words from the Other Woman: The True Account of a Redeemed Adulteress.


St Augustine's Church is based in Park ward, a densely built-up area to the west of the centre of Halifax. In 2001, 55% of the population were from non-white ethnic groups, far above the district average, and the percentage has grown considerably since then. Over 70% of Calderdale's Asian population lived in the ward, two thirds of whom are UK born and 30% Asian born. As well as being an area of great religious and ethnic diversity, where English is the second language for a high proportion of the population, much of the area is in the most deprived 10% nationally on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. The church has a congregation of approximately twenty five, about half of whom are new entrants to Britain. The Victorian church building was demolished in 1972 and services are now held in the St Augustine's school hall. With effect from 1st April 2009, St. Augustine's became part of a united benefice with Christ Church Mount Pellon. The St Augustine's Centre is a multi-activity, church-based voluntary organisation based in two former vicarages.
The Centre was opened formally in 1989 but for approximately 20 years before this we had a playgroup and provided ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes. Not having a church building had prompted the question of how the church could reach out to the local community. Then, through parental involvement in the playgroup, we heard about their problems, such as debt, housing and relationships. This led to us starting up advice sessions.
We have had to take account of, and respond to, the changes in the area. For example, it used to be a predominantly Pakistani neighbourhood, but first asylum seekers and then migrant workers gradually came in.
More than 600 people per week use St Augustine's Centre and there are over 60 volunteers.
Through the help of the Wakefield Diocese and various funders, St Augustine's Community Support has been set up to provide help for asylum seekers, refugees, European Union migrants and to all those resident in the local community who require assistance without prejudice. There are no other refugee organisations in the area and the local authority team focus primarily on housing.
· Weekly Support Groups offering befriending, food, information and direction towards other agencies.
· Adult Education, both on an informal and formal basis, to share skills and to learn new ones.
· Social Activities within the local community which aim to develop better relationships between the host community and those who have moved here from other countries.
· Advice Sessions, covering such areas as education, employment, adapting to the UK culture, citizenship and immigration. Basic legal advice is offered by OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) registered workers.
The Support Centre also offers an 'immediate needs and funds' project for people who have become destitute, often as a result of government policies. We join other organisations in campaigning for fairer systems and in standing up for those who feel that they have no voice. For example, there was a sleep-out in the town centre to draw attention to the plight of destitute asylum seekers.
There is a Gardening Group run by volunteers who do the garden at the Centre but also, through the Refugee Forum now have an allotment and grow fruit and vegetables.
The St Augustine's Development Worker has organised many creative activities for asylum seekers who are not allowed to work, such as Indian Dance, a singing group, a samba band and banner making.
Food and Support Drop-In: The Development Worker set up the drop-in point for food and support and has engaged a number of churches and organisations to work in partnership to provide a weekly drop-in at the nearby Ebenezer Chapel each Saturday. The aim of the project is to enable vulnerable people who have a 'chaotic lifestyle' to access a drop-in to obtain a free food parcel and gain support and guidance to enable them to move on from their current situation. The client groups include people who are experiencing homelessness; destitute asylum seekers; people who suffer from substance misuse; others suffering extreme hardship. About one hundred people use it each week. The project supplies food that can be easily stored and necessities such as personal hygiene items necessary for a standard of living.
Advice sessions are run once a week in the Support Centre by the Citizens' Advice Bureau. In addition, Calderdale and Kirklees Careers Service hold a drop-in session to help migrant workers and refugees find work, although there are fears about the future funding for this service.
Adult education: St Augustine's puts on a lot of short courses that are largely demand-led; that is, focusing on subjects that people say they want or need, such as First Aid, food hygiene, cooking, gardening, IT, dressmaking, art, parenting skills and introduction to citizenship. Other courses are ongoing. Maths and English GCSE courses have also been requested and provided through Calderdale College. The ESOL classes provided here by Calderdale College are busier than ever so we are moving from 3 session per week to nine.
Childcare: The playgroup continued until 1990. Now we have a validated, Ofsted inspected, nursery for twenty five 3-4 year old children morning and afternoon. We also provide a crèche for people who are taking courses and have a parent and toddler group.
In July 2009, the Mothers' Union established a project to befriend and provide practical support for the women who attend the St. Augustine's Centre. MU members put on a light lunch and pass on basic skills such as baking, sewing and knitting and bring all the necessary equipment. "Whatever is needed, there is someone who can supply it!" They now have a small patch of land beside the Centre to be able to grow fruit and vegetables. The Mothers' Union has also supplied sewing and knitting machines for the Refugee Forum's dressmaking group.
Café Wednesday started as a cookery and English class in 2005 teaching people catering skills, developing their spoken and written English and looking at serving healthy meals to the community. Now there is a paid worker and lots of volunteers from different cultural backgrounds producing the food. Over the last four years, the café has catered for many community and private events. Over the next three years, Café Wednesday plans to develop itself as a social enterprise (see Box).
Other groups use the main Centre. For example, the Congolese Church meets here twice weekly. There is a Bible and English group every Monday morning. There is a Saturday session for children to do homework. Two Muslim groups from the Islamic Society of Britain have used the Centre.
A Samba Band, which was set up by the Refugee Forum Worker, meets weekly.
St Augustine's became a registered charity in 2009. Several PCC members are trustees together with others who can bring specific expertise, such as the treasurer and a representative from the Health Authority.
· volunteering – on the front line of helping those who come or working behind the scenes in practical ways.
· giving regularly to sponsor the work – we have set ourselves the specific challenge of finding 100 local people, groups or organisations each year who will become sponsors of the work of the Centre.
· befriending – getting to know individuals or families who use the Centre, perhaps having them for meals.
· praying for those who work at the Centre and all those who come for help.
There are currently five core staff: a Co-ordinator (who has been at the Centre for 40 years) and an Early Years Co-ordinator in the main centre and two part-time Development Workers who job-share (ex-volunteers) and a Refugee Forum Worker in the Support Centre.
The main Centre – the older Victorian vicarage – is owned by the church. The other one is owned by the Diocese. No rent has been charged for it so far. Some rental income is gained from Calderdale College's use of the room for ESOL classes.
There have been various sources of funding. Some activities are paid for by the agency in question. The nursery receives government funding. The Henry Smith Foundation has given a grant for the Development Worker, (but this runs out shortly). The Joseph Rowntree Trust gave funding for the Refugee Forum. BBC Children in Need funds have been secured over three years for children's holidays. A few Friends of St Augustine's donate each month and sometimes we receive money from Mothers' Union collections. However, probably the major contribution comes through the work of the volunteers.
There has been considerable support from the Wakefield Diocese, especially the Bishop of Pontefract and the Archdeacon of Halifax. We have also had an active policy of going out to speak about the work of the Centre and raise awareness of the issues we deal with. We go to churches, MU groups and schools.
We have links with various community organisations such as Sure Start, St Augustine's Junior and Infant School, Calderdale College and Park Initiative.
Outcomes and achievements are not measured in any great detail but it is something we are looking at and the Development Worker is about to go on a course about monitoring. We know from people's stories that what we do is effective and appreciated. In addition, there have been some external marks of recognition. The nursery had a 'good' Ofsted. The Centre has twice won the Duke of York's Community Initiative Charter in recognition of the excellence of our work. The main Centre Co-ordinator was given an MBE for her work and the Centre has been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (equivalent to an MBE).
The key factor is probably the caring atmosphere: 'listening to people' and being responsive to their needs. The Centre is successful because we adapt to the changing circumstances of the local community and try to provide what is wanted and needed. The commitment of volunteers and staff is crucial and notably the continuity given by the Centre Manager. Her 'speciality' is friendship with everyone and this is fundamental to establishing the ethos of the centre.
We want to be here as long as we are needed. This is probably a time when we need to think about forward planning and adopting a more strategic approach to fund raising which, in turn, means we shall have to be more systematic about recording outcomes. It is notable at present that we are getting many more people who are destitute coming into the Centre.
A couple of ventures are on the horizon. We anticipate getting £2,000 from the Rotary Club to set up a 'hosting' project to enable asylum seekers to stay with a family for a couple of nights. Turning Café Wednesday into a social enterprise is also going to be both a challenge and an opportunity.
We want to provide healthy, affordable catering for local individuals, groups and organisations, including projects at the St. Augustine's Centre like the social lunch and children's activities.
We also want to develop a new initiative based on a 'garden to plate' project. We shall encourage family growers to sell/exchange their excess in as small quantities as necessary (by the single apple if appropriate!). We will then sell in a market-like situation to the local community or use it in our social enterprise café and catering project. We believe that the Café Wednesday Food Project is a good example of sustainable innovative practice at a grass roots level that could make a real change in people's attitudes and enjoyment of food.
We intend to start small and grow with our experience and market, always listening to the participants and the local community to improve and adapt. We are all passionate about food – both eating it and the need to grow it and we believe that this is an example of a project that could prove to have a lasting impact on the lives of those involved.


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THURNAM, JOHN (1810–1873), craniologist, son of William Thurnam, by his wife, Sarah Clark, was born at Lingcroft, near York, on 28 Dec. 1810. He belonged to a quaker family. After a private education he became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1834, a licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians in 1843, and a fellow in 1859. He graduated M.D. at the university of Aberdeen in 1846. Having served as resident medical officer in the Westminster Hospital from 1834 till 1838, Thurnam was appointed medical superintendent of the Friends' retreat in York. That post he held until 1849. The Wiltshire county asylum at Devizes was then being built, and the committee selected Thurnam to be medical superintendent. It was opened in 1851, and he remained in active charge until his death.
Thurnam's leisure was devoted to the elucidation of the statistical facts of insanity and investigations of anthropological and antiquarian interest. He was twice elected president of the Medico-Psychological Association.
While at the Westminster Hospital he had gained some reputation from his observations on aneurism of the heart. In 1843 he published 'Observations and Essays on the Statistics of Insanity, and on Establishments for the Insane.' This work contained a reprint of the 'Statistics of the York Retreat,' first issued in 1841, together with an historical and descriptive sketch of that institution. Thurnam's work has proved a sure foundation for subsequent statistical studies of insanity. After his removal to Wiltshire he gave special consideration to craniology. In 1865, with Dr. Joseph Barnard Davis [q. v.], he published a work in two volumes under the title 'Crania Britannica,' and the same year he wrote an important paper on the 'Two Principal Forms of Ancient British and Gaulish Skulls,' which was reprinted from the 'Memoirs' of the Anthropological Society of London (vol. i.), 1865. Thurnam was indefatigable in exploring ancient British barrows, and communicated his results to the Society of Antiquaries (of which he was a fellow) in 1869. During the later years of his life he collected a large number of skulls and objects of antiquity. The former were transferred to the university of Cambridge, the latter are in the British Museum. Although later authorities are of opinion that craniology affords no trustworthy data for ethnical classifications, yet ethnology has still to depend mainly upon comparative tables of cranial capacity and the form of the skulls of different races, and even of different individuals. In this respect Thurnam's work is of enduring value. Two short papers deserve mention, one on 'Synostoses of the Cranial Bones regarded as a Race Character' (Nat. Hist. Rev. 1865), and the other on the 'Weight of the Human Brain' (Journ. of Ment. Science, 1868). Thurnam recognised the importance of the obliteration of the sutures of the skull, which he had observed in the dolichocephalous crania of the stone age, but not in the brachycephalous crania of the bronze period. His conclusion was that this is a strictly race character.
Thurnam died at Devizes on 24 Sept. 1873. On 18 June 1851 he was married to Frances Elizabeth, daughter of Matthew Wyatt, a metropolitan police magistrate, and sister of Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt [q. v.] By her he left three sons.


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Q: self join return wrong value i have this users table
|id|name|parent_id|
|1 |   A|2        |
|2 |   B|null     |
|3 |   C|1        |

when i query using this statement
select  u.id, u.name, p.parent from users u left join users p on p.parent_id = u.id;
i want it return table like this,
|id|name|parent|
|1 |   A|B     |
|2 |   B|null  |
|3 |   C|A     |

,it give me wrong value.
|id|name|parent|
|1 |   A|C     |
|2 |   B|A     |
|3 |   C|null  |

how to fix it and why it give me wrong table?

A: Here is what i made a table with following entries :
postgres=# select * from users order by id;
 id | name | parent_id
----+------+-----------
  1 | A    |         2
  2 | B    |
  3 | C    |         1
(3 rows)

and output of following query is
postgres=# select  u.id,u.name,p.name as parent  from users u left join users p on u.id=p.parent_id;
 id | name | parent
----+------+--------
  1 | A    | C
  2 | B    | A
  3 | C    |

and output of following query with some different join(comapre left table parent id with right table id to get your desired result) is :
postgres=# select  u.id,u.name,p.name as parent  from users u left join users p on u.parent_id=p.id order by u.id;
 id | name | parent
----+------+--------
  1 | A    | B
  2 | B    |
  3 | C    | A
(3 rows)

One other way to achieve this is as follows :
postgres=# select  p.id,p.name,u.name as parent  from users u right join users p on u.id=p.parent_id order by p.id;
 id | name | parent
----+------+--------
  1 | A    | B
  2 | B    |
  3 | C    | A
(3 rows)

In above query i made right join instead of left beacuse all over you want to     do is very important which is  match parent id with id not id with parent id
Thanx

A: i think your query is wrong, it should be select  u.id, u.name, p.parent from users u left join users p on u.parent_id = p.id;
the condition of the join is wrong

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Religion Calendar
News // Faith
May 3, 2013 Updated: May 3, 2013 11:11 p.m.
Flea market: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Jefferson United Methodist Church, 758 Donaldson Ave. Food, health fair, space for rent. 210-735-5221, 210-414-8307.
Holy Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy, 11:30 p.m. resurrection service, midnight Paschal services followed by potluck; St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 2504 N. St. Mary's St. Orthodox holy week services. frgeo@stsophiagoc.org
Labyrinth workshop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest Drive. World Labyrinth Day workshop, Healing One Step at a Time. $20. 845-417-1345, peacewalk@gmail.com.
Open house: 1-3 p.m., Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program, 307 Pfeil St., Schertz. Nonperishable food donations. 210-658-1613.
Centennial gala: 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 618 S. Grimes St. $50. 210-532-7031.
Bingo and festival: 6-10 p.m. bingo today; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. festival Sunday; St. Matthew Catholic Church and School, 10703 Wurzbach Road. 210-478-5000.
Holy Pascha: Noon for Agape Vespers, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 2504 N. St. Mary's St. Easter Egg hunt following service. frgeo@stsophiagoc.org.
Fall enrollment: 2-4 p.m., Castle Hills First Baptist School, 2220 N.W. Military Hwy. Open house. 210-377-8449.
Bella Italia: 7 p.m., Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 1715 N. Zarzamora. San Antonio Mastersingers. $20. 210-900-2455, www.samastersingers.org.
Estate planning: 6:30 p.m., Oxford United Methodist Church, 9655 Huebner Road. Linda Murdoch will present Putting Your House in Order. $10. Register 210-696-0192.
Boychoir concert: 7 p.m., St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, 511 Barilla. Chapel Boychoir of San Antonio. 210-241-5589.
Mother-daughter banquet: 6:30 p.m., Beitel Memorial Lutheran Church, 2515 Austin Hwy. 210-654-6034.
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I got it for Christmas. It is not a bad read, calls on some commentry from a few people like Dave Kalama and Gerry Lopez. It doesn't get too deep but reinforces alot of things that you might have forgottoen. I am a Laird fan so I enjoyed it.
I got it about 18 months ago and still haven't got around to reading it.
I have had this book for a couple of years now. It (or Laird) was instrumental in me returning from a broken back suffered in a surfing accident. It is truly inspirational stuff and directly led me to SUP surfing.
Naaar.. .. I just looked at the pictures.. It's more a health/fitness/diet type book.


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Barrette Remains Number One Seed For TV Finals In The Greater Harrisburg Open
10/25/2000 - PWBA
MECHANICSBURG, PA - Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif., averaged 229 for eight games to hold onto the number one position for the TV finals in the Greater Harrisburg Open at ABC Lanes West in Mechanicsburg, PA, Wednesday evening. Barrette won six matches to take the lead by 75 pins over DeDe Davidson of Las Vegas, Nev.
Davidson pulled into the lead the seventh game of match play by two pins. Barrette defeated Davidson in the position round 279-231 to claim the number one seed.
"When I lost the lead the seventh game, I was determined to get it back," commented Barrette. Determined she was, Barrette started off with the first nine strikes before leaving the 10-pin.
"DeDe bowled great tonight," added Barrette. "I knew I had to bowl a good game to get back into the lead."
Second seed, Davidson will bowl the winner of the three-way shootout match. Davidson averaged 246, won five matches and shot her second 300 of the week her sixth game of match play to qualify second.
The first three-way shootout match will bring third seed Michelle Mullen, Chicago, Ill., Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY, and Anne Marie Duggan, Edmond, Okla. Mullen entering her second tournament this year won five matches tonight and averaged 225.25 to qualify third. Feldman averaged 224 winning four matches to qualify fourth and Duggan averaged 210 winning four matches qualifying fifth.
The TV finals take place on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and will be televised on Monday, October 30th on ESPN2 at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern). Live coverage of the finals can be found via the internet, where fans will be able to catch the scoring action as it happens, frame by frame, at the PWBA's web site located at www.pwba.com.
The ladies are on eighth stop of a ten-week Fall Tour swing finishing with two majors, The Hammer Players Championship in Rockford, Illinois and The Sam's Town Invitational in Las Vegas, Nev.
Barrette Remains Leader In The Greater Harrisburg Open
MECHANICSBURG, PA - Leanne Barrette, Pleasanton, Calif., averaged 216.25 to hold the lead going into the last round of match play in the Greater Harrisburg Open at ABC Lanes West in Mechanicsburg, PA. Barrette went 6-2-0 in match play and had high games 243, 236, 234, and 224 to help Barrette lead by 181 pins over DeDe Davidson, Las Vegas Nev.
"I have a good feel throwing the ball this week," said Barrette. "I'm going to stay aggressive and firm with my shots."
Barrette was aggressive when she picked up the 7-10 split in the second game of match play. The conversion was the second for Barrette this year and fourth in her career. The first 7-10 split conversion this year was at the Foundation Games II in Sebring, Fla.
"I just threw the ball as hard as I could to bounce it (the ten-pin) out to take out the seven pin and it worked," added Barrette. "I'm sure I broke some kind of record for the most 7-10 split conversions."
Tied for the second and third positions are DeDe Davidson and Anne Marie Duggan, Edmond, Okla. Davidson averaged 218.75 to make a move from fifth. Duggan averaged 216.62 to keep the same position. Both Davidson and Duggan won five matches.
Jennifer Swanson, Shelton, Conn., and Michelle Feldman, Skaneateles, NY, moved two spots into the fourth and fifth positions. Swanson went 6-1-1 in match play and averaged 216.12 while Feldman won five matches and averaged 217.5
The top 24 return Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. to bowl the last round of match play. The top five advance to the televised finals on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and will be televised on Monday, October 30th on ESPN2 at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern). Live coverage of the finals can be found via the Internet, where fans will be able to catch the scoring action as it happens, frame by frame, at the PWBA's web site located at www.pwba.com.
The lady professionals are on their eighth stop of a ten-week Fall Tour swing finishing with two majors, The Hammer Players Championship in Rockford, Illinois and The Sam's Town Invitational in Las Vegas, Nev.
Robert Smith Ruins Walter Ray Williams Jr.'s Bid At History By Winning Flagship Open
10/25/2000 - PBA
ERIE, Pa. - Robert Smith beat the best to take home his second career title in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour's Flagship Open at Eastway Lanes Tuesday evening.
Smith, Simi Valley, Calif., defeated Walter Ray Williams Jr. in the title match, 239-233, to capture the victory and the $19,000 first-place check. The win halted Williams' bid to become just the third player in PBA history (Dick Weber and Johnny Petraglia) to win three consecutive singles titles.
The win was the second of 2000 for Smith, who earlier this year won Bowling's U.S. Open to end Norm Duke's bid for the Triple Crown.
"This win really means a lot to me," Smith said. "I have gotten to a point now where I know that I belong out here with the best and I can take these guys on at any time. I think winning twice adds a certain amount of validity to a player and it gives me added confidence."
Williams started the match with a single-pin (10-pin) spare. The PBA Hall of Famer from Ocala, Fla., then left the 6-7-10 split and was unable to pick up the spare, leaving an open frame. Smith moved smartly through the first two frames with strikes.
Williams, who received a $10,000 check for second, finally struck in frames three through five. Smith matched Williams' strikes in those same frames. With a 35-pin lead heading into the sixth frame, Smith's string of strikes ended as he left the 10-pin, which he converted. He then left a split (3-4-6-7) in the seventh frame, which led to his first and only open frame.
However, Williams was unable to capitalize on Smith's open frame as he left two 10-pins in frames six and seven. He converted both single-pin spares, and then struck in the eighth and ninth frames.
"My speed was a pinch slow and after the split in the second frame my timing was off," said Williams. "I was really trying for my third win in a row and to get my name in the record books. I bowled well and beat some good players to get there, I just didn't save enough strikes for Robert."
Smith quickly regrouped after his split and struck in the next two frames (eight and nine). With one frame to go, Smith needed a strike and good count to win the title. He struck on his first ball and, knowing the victory was almost his, finished with an eight count.
"I threw one bad shot and luckily it was the only one," Smith said. "Fortunately I was able to get my composure back."
Williams (258) advanced to the title match by defeating Jason Couch (221) and Danny Wiseman (199) in the semifinal match. Couch, Clermont, Fla., garnered $6,000 for his fourth-place finish. Wiseman, Baltimore, who could finish no lower than third due to his No. 2 qualifying position, received $7,500.
In match two, Williams (268) defeated Chris Barnes (188) and Steve Hoskins (183). Barnes, Wichita, Kan., took home $5,000 for finishing in fifth. Hoskins, Tarpon Springs, Fla., earned $4,500 for sixth place.
In the first match, Hoskins and Doug Kent tied (222-222), while defeating Ryan Shafer (211). The tiebreaker format is a one-ball roll-off and Hoskins and Kent tied, 10-10, on each of the first two tiebreakers. Hoskins finally emerged as the victor in the third roll-off, 10-8. Kent, Newark, N.Y., placed seventh ($4,000), while Shafer, Elmira, N.Y., placed eighth and earned $3,600.
The Tour now heads to Woodland Bowl where Randy Pedersen will defend his title in the Indianapolis Open. Qualifying starts Sunday, Oct. 29, and ESPN will televise the championship round live Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 8-9:30 p.m. (ET).


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Day 4 – Morning to relax and after lunch transfer to Marrakech or perhaps across to the coastal town of Essaouira for a few days before returning to Marrakech.
Day 1 – Transfer from Marrakech to the Berber village of Imlil that lies at the edge of Toubkal National Park. There is the option to transfer, via Ourika valley and across the mountains, or take the shorter direct route (1.5hrs drive). Day to acclimatise to the altitude (1740m). Overnight in Hotel or Guesthouse.
Day 2 – Hike with a Mountain Guide from Imlil to base camp (3106m) via Sidi Chamarouch with a picnic lunch. 5-6hrs hike with a good level of fitness. Overnight in Mountain Refuge.
Day 3 – Early ascent of Mount Toubkal (4167m) and hike back to Imlil. Overnight in Hotel or Guesthouse.
Day 4 – Day to relax in the mountains and after lunch transfer back to Marrakech.
Day 1 – Transfer from Marrakech to the Berber village of Imlil that lies at the edge of Toubkal National Park. There is the option to transfer, via Ourika valley and across the mountains, or take the shorter direct route (1.5hrs drive). Day to acclimatise to the altitude (1740m). Overnight in Mountain Refuge.
Day 2 – Imlil to Oukaimeden (winter ski station and summer migration of livestock for the Imnane villages) passing by Tizi-n-Tamatert and Tizi-n-Addi (2900m). 6 Hours walking. Overnight in Berber Family Guesthouse or wild camp.
Day 3 – Oukaimden to Imsker, via Tizi-n-Oukaimeden (2400m) passing by the villages of Ousertak valley. 6 Hours walking. Overnight in Berber Family Guesthouse or wild camp.
Day 4 – Imsker to Ait Aissa by Tizi-n-Tacht (2450m) and Azzaden village. 5 Hours walking. Overnight in Berber Family Guesthouse or wild camp.
Day 5 – Ait Aissa to Aremd passing Tizi-n-Tizikert (2800m). Overnight Aremd (1900m). 6 Hours walking. Overnight in Berber Family Guesthouse or wild camp.
Day 6 – Aremd to Neltner Refuge passing by Sidi Chamharouche. 5 Hours walking. Overnight in Mountain Refuge.
Day 7 – Early ascent of Mount Toubkal (4167m) and hike back to Imlil. Return transfer to Marrakech.


This week we are pampering all meat lovers! Our brunch offers the best meats and sidings. Cold cuts, sausage, roast and beef. To pair with rosemary potatoes and root veggies, and sinfully sweet chocolate cake for dessert. This is soooo good!


In conjunction with the 2019 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, the Bendigo Region will be hosting an array of exciting Food and Beverage related activities and events to further the profile of our Regions abundance of offerings.
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Bendigo's leafy Rosalind Park is the setting for this celebration of one of Victoria's most important goldrush towns. At a single long table stretching along the park's picturesque boulevard of trees, guests will enjoy a six-course menu from the chefs at Wine Bank on View with a focus on regionally sourced food. This will be accompanied by wines from local wineries that have been selected by a panel of Bendigo sommeliers and wine merchants, some whom will be on hand to discuss the wine strengths of the region.
Wagyu is the celebrity of the beef world and this intimate dinner at The Woodhouse will showcase why. Chef Paul Pitcher has assembled a roll call of the best Australian wagyu from Sher Wagyu, Robbins Island and Everything Wagyu that will highlight a range of cuts and aging methods over five courses. The beef's star power will be matched with exceptional wines from Jasper Hill, Pondalowie and Sutton Grange wineries.
Pintxos, tapas, sangria and live music set in the heart of Bendigo down Chancery Lane. The illuminated laneway will come alive with classic Spanish cuisine, flowing sangria and live flamenco guitar.
Learn about the history, distillations processes and regional diversity of whisky at this fun and informative tasting session. Start with a signature Dispensary G&T before sampling five whiskies from across the globe. Our infamous steamed bao bun will compliment the liquid delight.


Dumpster totes may offer an option to roll of dumpsters. Whether this option works well for you, however, will depend on your own endeavor. Consider these pros and cons before you decide on a disposal option that works for you.
It is hard to conquer a roll off dumpster when you've got a sizable undertaking that'll create plenty of debris. Most rental companies comprise dropping off and picking up the dumpster in the costs, in order to prevent additional fees. Roll off dumpsters normally have time limitations because businesses need to get them back for other customers. This is a possible drawback if you aren't good at meeting deadlines.
Dumpster totes in many cases are suitable for small occupations with loose deadlines. If you do not desire lots of room for debris, then the bags could function well for you. Many companies are also pleased to let you keep the totes for as long as you desire. That makes them useful for longer jobs.
Most cities or municipalities do not have many regulations regarding dumpster rental in Morse as long as you keep the dumpster completely on your own property during the rental period. Should you have to put your container on the road in any way, you'll probably need to get a license from the right building permit office in your town.
Most dumpster rental firms in Morse will take care of securing this license for you if you rent from them. Be sure that in case you're intending to place the dumpster on the road, the business has made the appropriate arrangements. You need to also make sure that you get the license in a timely manner and at the right cost. In case you believed the dumpster company was getting a license and they didn't, you'll be the person who will have to pay the fine that's issued by the authorities.
When you rent a roll-off dumpster, you'll be tempted to throw anything and everything inside. Common things which people normally dispose of in a dumpster include solid waste material and most routine home and construction waste, along with tree limbs and landscaping debris. They could also be used for business and commercial cleanouts, home renovations, getting cleared of trash when you're moving to another dwelling, bigger landscaping jobs and more.
A list of stuff you CAn't set in a roll-off dumpster comprises paints and solvents, automotive fluids, pesticides, chemicals, electronic equipment and batteries. If you try to contain these items, you will probably end up with an additional fee. Other things which will definitely incur an additional fee include tires, mattresses and appliances. Extra heavy stuff are also not permitted; items which are too heavy may surpass authorities transfer regulations and be dangerous to haul.
One of the most significant things to do when you're considering a building or remodeling project is to plan ahead. Element of that process will likely be researching your dumpster needs for the endeavor. Understanding ahead of time how dumpster rental in Morse works will make things easier when you start the process. You can locate most of the typical information you need online, but for information particular to your region, you'll have to call your local company. Make sure to ask about any hidden or extra fees so you don't get stuck with a surprise statement.
Among the biggest parts of your research will be establishing the right size container you need to rent predicated on the size of the job. This will be your largest price, so make sure you get a size that's large enough to last for the entire endeavor. Other issues to research first comprise a possible location for the container, the type of waste which you're throwing away and the length of time you will need the dumpster.
Dumpster leases are one of the most affordable means to remove waste and debris from a house or commercial property. Still, it's important that you contemplate your choices to ensure you get the very best price possible on your dumpster rental in Morse.
Requesting businesses for price quotes is one of the simplest ways to ensure you get a great deal. After speaking to a number of businesses, you can compare the quotes to decide which one meets your needs at the lowest cost. When getting quotes, make sure that the businesses include all of the services you will need. More than a few companies charge extra for services like drop off and pick up. They may additionally charge higher rates for removing specific kinds of stuff. By having them include all of the fees in your quote, you can compare the prices correctly instead of becoming mislead by a rental business that hides extra costs.
Most dumpster rental firms in Morse have straightforward policies that will help you understand exactly how much it costs to rent equipment. Following these tips will help you avoid hidden fees when renting a dumpster in Morse.
Many firms will charge you extra for keeping the dumpster longer than concurred. Be sure to plan ahead so you can keep the dumpster for a suitable timeframe. You must also ask about additional fees so you'll understand how much extra days cost.
Do I need a license to rent a dumpster in Morse?
If this is your very first time renting a dumpster in Morse, you may not know what's legally permissible in regards to the placement of the dumpster. If your plan is to put the dumpster entirely on your own property, you're not typically required to acquire a license.
If, however, your job needs you to place the dumpster on a public street or roadway, this will often mean you have to make an application for a license. It is almost always wise to consult your local city or county offices (possibly the parking enforcement department) in case you own a question about the need for a license on a street.
Should you neglect to get a license and discover out later that you were required to have one, you'll likely face a fine from your local authorities. In most dumpster rental in Morse cases, though, you should be just fine without a license as long as you keep the dumpster on your property.
Determining where to place your dumpster can have a large impact on how quickly you complete projects. The most effective option would be to pick a place that is close to the worksite. It is necessary, however, to consider whether this place is a safe alternative. Make sure the area is free of obstructions that could trip people while they take heavy debris.
Many people choose to set dumpsters in their own drives. This really is a convenient alternative since it usually means you can avoid requesting the city for a license or permit. If you need to set the dumpster on the road, then you definitely need to contact your local government to inquire whether you are required to get a license. Although many municipalities will let folks keep dumpsters on the road for short levels of time, others are going to request that you fill out some paperwork. Following these rules will help you avoid fines that will make your job more costly.
Junk removal vs dumpster rental in Morse - Which is good for you?
If you own a job you're going to undertake at home, you may be wondering if it is better to hire someone to come haul off all your rubbish and crap for you, or in case you should just rent a dumpster in Morse and load it yourself.
Renting a container is a better solution in case you prefer the flexibility to load it on your own time and you also do not mind doing it yourself to save on labor. Dumpsters also function well in the event you have at least seven cubic yards or more of debris. Roll-offs usually begin at 10 cubic yards, so if you only have 3-4 yards of waste, you're paying for much more dumpster than you want.
Trash or junk removal makes more sense in case you prefer somebody else to load your old stuff. Additionally, it works well if you prefer it to be taken away quickly so it is outside of your own hair or in the event you simply have a few large things; this is likely cheaper than renting an entire dumpster.
Depending on the size of your job, you may need a small or large dumpster that can hold all the debris and remaining stuff.
The most frequent dumpsters comprise 10-yard, 20-yard, 30-yard, and 40-yard versions. Should you have a tiny job, for example clearing out a garage or cellar, you can likely reap the benefits of a 10-yard or 20-yard dumpster. Should you have a larger job, for example an entire remodel or building a brand new house, then you'll likely need a 30-yard or 40-yard dumpster.
A lot of people choose to rent a larger dumpster than they think they are going to desire. Although renting a larger dumpster prices more money, it is cheaper than having to an additional dumpster after a small one gets total.


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David R. Campbell, who has held several top positions at MTD Products Inc. in Valley City, has resigned from the maker of lawn and garden equipment. A spokeswoman for the company said that when Mr. Campbell resigned earlier this month he held the post of chief financial officer. Mr. Campbell had been named president of MTD in late 1990. He had previously been the company's secretary-treasurer. The spokeswoman said she didn't know when Mr. Campbell had relinquished the president's post. She said MTD chairman Curtis Moll had assumed the duties of president. The spokeswoman referred all further questions to the company's human resources department. Regis Dauk, vice president of human resources, didn't return two phone messages left with his office last week. Mr. Campbell couldn't be reached for comment. David LaChance, president of United Auto Workers Local 6019, which represents more than 300 production workers at MTD's Modern Tool & Die Co. division in Valley City, said last week a notice posted on the plant's bulletin board stated only that Mr. Campbell had left the company. Mr. LaChance said he had no additional information on Mr. Campbell's departure.


Imagination and simulation is all about using the language and acting out different roles. The main goal for the children is to re-enact a story and to organize a play. Experimenting with social and emotional roles of life and using language that fits to the context are activities that stimulate the imagination and simulation.
Experience pretend play with our furniture and accessoires. Create your own living room, supermarket or kitchen and act out daily life situations. Pretend with Educo!
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