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Students review ‘Elf: The Musical’
Published 12:00 am Thursday, December 8, 2016
This week, students around the county got a treat: an early viewing of the Norvell Theater’s production of ‘Elf Jr., The Musical.’ The show will open to the public tonight.
Salisbury Academy fifth grade
“I thought ‘Elf’ was great. All the actors were awesome. I loved the play so much. I could watch it a million times and it still wouldent (sic.) be boring.” —Ruby W.
“‘Elf’ was a amazing play. I like how you changed the story in your own way. I like how you changed the screen and how you introduced the movie name at the bigening (sic.). My favorite part was when you made the child say to Santa ‘Grand Theift(sic.) Auto.’ That was so funny! Thank you for letting us come. I recommend this to my mom.” —Luke
“The play was spectacular! Buddy the elf was awesome at singing and it never got boring! I never thought that acting would be so much fun maybe I’ll be in one next time.” —Sheenya Daughtery
Salisbury Academy fourth grade
“What I loved about the play was the songs, and how all the actors and actresses tried their hardest to really express the characters they were playing.” —Grace Spieler
“‘Elf’ was very hilarious. Especially when Buddy said, ‘Yes, my ankles are very sweaty, how did you know?’ That was hilarious!” —Hines Busby
“I liked when Buddy said to Jovie, ‘Do you want a hug?’ and Jovie said, ‘Do you want a punch in the throat?'” —Ella Lockhart
“I liked ‘Elf’ because I could relax and enjoy the show. I loved it the beginning when it said, ‘This place was different. Number one it had no Starbucks and every one there was an elf.’ The one word that describes ‘Elf’ is probably hilarious.” —Emma Clifton
Cleveland Elementary School fourth grade
“I thought the musical ‘Elf’ was a awesome play. My favorite part was when he said that the man dressed up as Santa was not Santa and said he smelled like cheese and beef. My favorite character was Elf because he was the jolliest one.” —Brandon Rogers
We thought the play, ‘Elf Jr. the Musical’ was fabulous because of the dancing. We liked how Buddy tried to get Jovie to listen that she could sing and how he used his words. It was awesome how Santa wanted to people to believe and him again so his sled could fly. We loved how Buddy and Jovie sang so the people would believe in Santa.” —Brandon Tavira and Brendan Sidden
“We thought the play, ‘Elf Jr. the Musical’ was entertaining. Our first reason is that the costumes were very detailed and that they looked amazing. Our second reason is that the play was very entertaining because of all the lively singing and dancing. Our favorite part was when Buddy was telling a story for the Christmas book. In conclusion, ‘Elf Jr. the Musical’ was entertaining because of our reasons.” —Berkley Koontz and Laci Smith
“We thought the play, ‘Elf Jr. the Musical’ was awesome because everything looked so real. We liked when it started snowing and everyone gathered around and sang. We also like how the elevator closed by itself. We also liked the background. We liked when Buddy ran into his dads office and he shredded the only copy of the new book. The play was so funny!” —Zander Brown and Sawyer Henderson
“We thought the play ‘Elf Jr. the Musical’ was an amazing, awesome, outstanding, fantastic play. Our favorite part was when Buddy made the girl believe in Santa Claws (sic.). Our other favorite part was the part when they got every one to believe in Santa. Our other favorite part was the part that the dad quit his job to spend time with is family and he got off the bad list. We loved the play.” —Jacquelyn Maxwell and Emma Haynes
Bostian Elementary School fourth grade
“I liked the play because I really never see plays like those. Musicals are really cool because it is real life and not on television. Mostly everything is on the TV and I don’t like that most everything on TV.” —Hayden
“I thought that ‘Elf Jr.’ was a great play because it went along the lines of my favorite movie ‘Elf’ and it is completely kid friendly. So for those of you that like ‘Elf’ the movie you will like ‘Elf Jr. the Musical.’ So if you are interested in this musical it is going to be at the Norvell Theater played by the Piedmont Players Theater.” —Cohen
“I liked this musical because it was sweet and I love Christmas plays. My favorite part was when all the people in the Central Park they started singing and it snowed for the first time in years. This musical is playing in the Norvell Theater. The people that are performing it are all Piedmont Players.” —Isabelle
“I really liked the musical because I thought it brought Christmas spirit into people that do not celebrate Christmas. I also liked it because it was funny and made me happy. I really liked the part when Buddy and Jovi sang together. I would really recommend seeing this musical. You can see this musical at the Norvell Theater in Salisbury. You would really love this musical.” —Makenna
“I think the ‘Elf Jr.’ musical was outstanding because they really showed kids the magic and miracles of the holidays. I enjoyed it and think you will enjoy it. Kids and adults love the musical. Buddy has an adventure at the Norvell Theater and it’s a great one. The magic and music of the ‘Elf Jr.’ musical are superb. The actors are great. The voices are great. The adventures are great. So come on down to Salisbury to see ‘Elf Jr. the Musical.’ I recommend this musical and I bet everyone who has seen it does too.” —Jack
Enochville Elementary School fourth grade
“I liked the play because I liked how they sang and how they talked about the spirit of Christmas. People should believe in the Christmas spirit!” —Evelin Bermudez
“I loved ‘Elf Jr. the Musical.’ My favorite part was where the girl asked Santa for Grand Theft Auto for Christmas. I thought that was very funny!” —Braylon Pelshaw
“I enjoyed ‘Elf Jr. the Musical.’ It was fun to watch the lively cast but my favorite character was Jovie (Jillian Rippey). She has a pretty smile and a beautiful voice.” —Laney Beaver
“I thought ‘Elf the Musical’ had amazing actors! They nailed their parts. I hope my family gets to go see it.” —Baylee Thomas
“There was a great amount of Christmas spirit and comedy at ‘Elf the Musical.’ It even had a little bit of romance. I recommend you go see it!” —Carson Owensby
“I thought that ‘Elf the Musical’ was amazing! The actors were marvelous singers and dancers. The actor I loved the best was Buddy (Jack Wilhelm). He was awesome!” —Michaela Gilbert
Public shows for ‘Elf the Musical’ will take place at the Norvell Theater tonight through Dec. 10 and Dec. 15 through 17 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Dec. 10, 11 and 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. To order tickets call 704-633-5471 or purchase online at PiedmontPlayers.com.
The show’s producing partner is Crescent Construction.


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As a new migrant caravan heads north from Guatemala to your backyard and your children’s schools, the question must be asked — who is bankrolling them?
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Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) proposed removing Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from committee assignments after an effort to oust Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from hers. While proposed by Democrats, the attempt to silence Taylor Greene and her constituents has enjoyed heavy support from Senate RINOs Mitch McConnell and Mitt Romney.
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Incorrect installation and/or an accidental omission of security steps happen because a DIY installer was unaware of everything they had to do
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Home security companies can help you with your home security system. They often have different levels of security packages to choose from that can make the selection process easier.
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Your devices will have software updates now and then. These updates will continue to protect you from cyber crime and criminals as they find new ways around existing security. These updates are often in direct response to security flaws the company finds; these patches will fortify your security.
Failing to update can leave you exposed.
Tip #5: Use A Virtual Private Network (VPN)
VPNs is one of the best layers of protection you can use for your smart home devices.
A VPN hides your IP address and allows you even more privacy each time you access the internet.
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When you’re changing the name and password on your router online, set up a guest network.
When you have visitors, you can have them use that specific network with its own password instead of giving out your private network password.
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Germany's get-tough attitude toward Greece, echoed by Austria, Finland and the Netherlands, has angered Greek officials who say they have done everything they were asked to do in order to be granted a second bailout by the troika of the European Union, International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank.
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John E. Godwin, 85, of Jackson died Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at Monticello House in Jackson.
He was born Aug. 3, 1917, in Jackson, son of John A. and Esther Abernathy Godwin. He and Lillian Probst were married May 10, 1946.
Godwin was a member of the 1936 Jackson High School State Championship basketball team.
He worked at the former International Shoe Co. in Jackson from 1946 to 1966, then worked at Wib's Drive-In from 1966 to 1988 while also driving a bus for Jackson R-2 School District.
Godwin was a member of American Legion Post 158, First Baptist Church and its Adult Sunday School Class.
A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946, and then served 36 years in the National Guard 1140th Engineer Battalion, retiring in 1982.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Terry Godwin of Jackson; a daughter, Brenda Holder of Lake Mary, Fla.; a sister, Gannelle Gray of St. Louis; and a granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Russell Heights Cemetery, with the Rev. Rocky Tallent officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Missouri Military Honors Service.
McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

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There is an incessant search for happiness that leads us to become obsessed, without really knowing what it is and how it is achieved. Happiness is the state in which all human beings would like to find ourselves. But do you know to what extent being happy depends on you?
“Men always forget that human happiness is a disposition of the mind and not a condition of circumstances”
– John Locke –
What is really happiness?
First of all, to know what happiness really is, we would have to ask ourselves a question: What is happiness for me? The answer can be somewhat complex and full of different nuances for each of us. This can indicate that happiness is not something that is out there, under the circumstances that we live, but rather in ourselves, in how we live those experiences.
If we go through life with the belief that happiness depends on our circumstances, the situations we go through, having more money, better children, a good job, a stable partner, etc., we will be continuously looking for what we lack it, without realizing that happiness has nothing to do with it.
Happiness can always be found in us, it is not something that is out there. It is a matter of realizing that it does not depend on what we have, but rather on what we are. This means learning to love yourself, accept yourself and live with yourself, since they will be the keys so that in any situation we can feel the happiness that lies within us.
Our attitude towards life changes when we become aware that personal satisfaction is not as variable as we have been led to believe, it is not in constant dependence on what happens around us. We have the potential to choose how to live our experiences, to achieve greater harmony and take responsibility for our happiness.
It is not about living more positive experiences than negative ones, but about learning to integrate all experiences as vital learning, since all of them are useful and necessary.
It is very common to put our happiness in dependence on what happens around us, this is how we have learned it, this is how we have been taught. This is why the tyranny of happiness exists.
Happiness is sold under formulas of how you have to live life, how you have to behave and what you have to have. The media, advertising, and politics make good use of this; taking care of transmitting that we will be happier the more things we have. That it is necessary to constantly generate positive emotions and that we must live in that ideal bubble, which does not represent our reality at all.
That’s why frustration appears, and what is worse, disconnection with ourselves. The incessant search for happiness in the external makes us move further away from ourselves and, therefore, from the happiness inherent in our nature.
This is something that we can verify every day, anyone who puts their satisfaction in what they have and what they achieve will end up losing themselves, since it is not something real, it is ephemeral, they are not real needs for satisfaction, they are needs that we have created.
And the more you have, the more you need, that is why there is the famous phrase of Saint Augustine : “The richest is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least” , referring to happiness. All this dependence on the external implies submitting to a continuous state of slavery.
To be happy only depends on yourself
Assimilate and integrate, this message can be fundamental in our lives. Understanding that we will not be happier to get more triumphs, more money, power and recognition, since happiness has nothing to do with ambition. That we are not going to be happier to obtain greater sensations of pleasure ; Since the search for pleasure through the body is not what makes us happy either.
All these kinds of matters make up our superficial life, without depth and hardly any quality. It represents the human being who is asleep and who lives in the world of quantity. And being happy is up to you. It is essential to realize that happiness is more psychological than physiological. It supposes a higher state of consciousness, a reunion with oneself, an awakening towards what is truly important.
We can achieve this if we learn to listen to ourselves, to attend to our true needs; distancing us from everything that enslaves us and wraps us in a spiral of a permanent unsatisfied desire, because being happy depends on you.
“There is pleasure and there is joy. Give up the first in order to possess the second. “


Rios: Muslim Brotherhood Will Use Immigration Reform To Bring In Anti-American Muslims
Several fringe websites have picked up a video from YouTube savant Gabor Zolna about how “the half-baked African American Arab Muslim” Obama will use immigration reform to “bring in about 150 million Muslims” to the US as part of a plan to impose Sharia law and join the Caliphate. This is actually lower than anti-Muslim activist Avi Lipkin’s estimate that the President will bring in 50-100 million Muslims.
Naturally, Sandy Rios was asked on her show last week if Obama will in fact settle 150 Muslim immigrants in the US if a reform bill passes Congress.
Rios said that such claims make sense and that maybe the whole campaign for immigration reform is a Muslim plot.
The American Family Association radio host pointed to a Muslim organizer of DREAM Act activists as proof that “there’s no question that bad character Muslims, the Muslim Brotherhood and others, are going to use the whole amnesty problem that we have to bring in tons of illegal immigrant Muslims who don’t wish us any kind of good.”
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So here's my day for today: woke up early (7am) so that I could be one of the presenters at the Park City High School book awards. The top 10% of the junior class gets to name their most preferred school, and then PCHS volunteers match them up with local alumni to provide them with a book that has some meaning/relationship to the that school.
It's always a nice event, with reps from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Bowdoin, Brown, MIT, Cal Tech and more on-hand.
From there, I raced home to pick up Ilana and take her to day care (after the requisite play time with her trains and reading 4-5 books).
Dropped her off and headed to Rio Tinto Stadium for a feature on "what do professional soccer players get out of practice?" That part was interesting, but the best section was that I got to run through some drills with Real Salt Lake's
Kyle Beckerman, Nat Borchers, Will Johnson and Chris Wingert. We played a little 4 v 1, did some passing, juggling and then some shooting. I wasn't terrible, so at almost 40, my brief run with a professional soccer team fulfills a lifelong dream. And let me tell you, playing on that immaculate turf at Rio Tinto was awesome. We have great fields here in Park City, but that was like running on a manicured golf course green.
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“Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” – Native American proverb
It is Sunday, and I am four hours into cooking a pot of homemade marinara sauce. Periodically, I stir, taste, and tinker again seeking the perfect burst of flavor and balance of acidity. Still, I know something is off. “Aha!” I exclaim. I have forgotten to incorporate a dash of baking soda and a few fresh Roma tomatoes squeezed to a pulp in my bare hands.
I remember learning to make this sauce from my mother. She would tell me of how my grandmother, Nani Teresa, added the baking soda to balance the acidity. My mother would laugh at how Nani would scoff at anyone who added sugar to their sauce. She recalled how learning the sauce from Teresa was the first time she felt like her mother-in-law accepted her.
As I squeeze the Romas, I see Nani Teresa’s wrinkled, thick hands doing the same. It’s as if she’s reminding me of the diligence and sacredness in cooking. I recall the love I felt as a young boy having her as a best friend. She has been gone for twenty four years, but I feel she is with me in the kitchen as I cook.
I am not making a sauce. I am telling a story that was told to me. I am experiencing love from family who is not here. One day, I may teach someone that I love to tell this story.
Stories are what we are made of. Information is little more than pieces and parts lying about. Experience, reflection, and perspective are tools we use to assemble these parts into something meaningful. Speaking loudly may make you heard, but a story has the power to make you remembered.
Kaiser Permanente not only values storytelling, but sees it as necessary. Our Community Stories is a project that coaches Kaiser Permanente grant recipients in the art of storytelling through video. This year, eight organizations participated and shared their meaningful work. Each of these organizations makes life better, deeper, and more connected for someone every day. The Center for African American Health was chosen by a committee of over fifty professionals and community members as the top finalist this year. Enjoy their story, and never underestimate the power of telling yours.
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I was pleased to be asked to frame a signed balaclava worn by Sebastian Vettel in a recent Grand Prix.
I used a deep frame with glass spacers to house the depth of the balaclava. As you can see below the certificate of authenticity was mounted alongside.
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The framed balaclava was then entered into a charity auction where it fetched a high price. Many thanks to John Manchester of Zytek Engineering for this job!


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My wife likes the group Haim, particularly that song “The Wire” and I like what M83 did with the score for Oblivion, so just maybe the collaboration of the two on the song “Holes in the Sky” for the The Divergent Series: Insurgent soundtrack will bring us together in some unexpected way. I don’t know.
The studio today released the full tracklisting for the upcoming release, which will be available digitally on March 17 with the film hitting theaters three days later on March 20. I’m actually seeing it the Monday of that week (the 16th) so we’ll see if this one can improve on the absolutely awful first film.
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By Sarah Mac Donald - 30 March, 2014
An Irish missionary priest who is working in the world’s newest and poorest nation took part in Saturday’s half marathon in Omagh to raise funds for the education of young people in South Sudan.
Spiritan missionary Fr John Skinnader is a native of Emyvale in north Monaghan.
He came home to Ireland two weeks ago to celebrate the marriage of his young cousin, Cathair Kerr, a brother of Ronan Kerr, the catholic member of the PSNI who was killed by dissident republicans in April 2011.
Fr Skinnader was the main celebrant at the funeral of the police constable who was killed by a car bomb at his home near Omagh; an atrocity which shocked all sides in Northern Ireland.
Ahead of the 59-year-old’s return to South Sudan on Monday, the Spiritan told CatholicIreland.net that where he is based there is no electricity, no paved roads, no running water and food is difficult to get.
“I am based near to one of the main towns called Rumbek in a place called Mapuordit, where I am running a youth training centre.”
“The diocese of Rumbek is the size of Switzerland and the brightest students from around the different parishes in the diocese are sent here because it has better security and we are giving better nutrition. With our solar system we are giving them lights to study at night.”
Though Mapuordit in Lakes State has not been caught up in the recent civil unrest which erupted elsewhere in South Sudan in recent months, many of those displaced by the violence fled to refugee camps in the area, including one close to the Irish man which is overflowing with 800,000 people.
South Sudan gained its independence from the north in 2011 after decades of war, which left millions dead and little infrastructure and no healthcare or education.
“I am there just a year and a half. Before that I was nine years in Ethiopia. Living in Ethiopia is like living in America compared to South Sudan,” he said.
The young men being trained in the Irish priest’s educational programme are all in their 20s and are trying to complete secondary school. “Because of the wars, education is very delayed in South Sudan,” he explained.
These are the lucky ones. “Most of them will be leaders in the future at national, regional or local level and some may go on to be church leaders a well,” he said.
“One of the big issues is revenge. A lot of the fighting stems from an attitude of an eye for an eye. We are trying to help them develop a better understanding of what Jesus’ message is.”
He feels he can understand the rivalry between the Dinka and Nuer tribes as an Irishman who grew up on the sidelines of the conflict in Northern Ireland.
“It is quite similar in a way to what happened in Ireland. South Sudan got its independence three years ago. When Ireland got its independence, we had the civil war. That is really what is happening in South Sudan, they are going through this conflict over power.”
But many young people don’t want any more war. “During the midnight mass which we celebrated in Rumbek one of the young people had a prayer: ‘We are the children of war – no more war’.”
According to Fr Skinnader, one of the areas the Church is focusing on is supporting the younger generation who want to change, education and development and who want to be connected to the wider world.
However, he highlights that this connection to the wider world does not always make itself felt in the way that might be best for the young.
“It is a strange situation. There is no newspaper, no television and practically no radio in the country – yet enterprising businessmen have brought in satellite dishes into a lot of the larger villages and the young people can see all the Premiership matches at the weekend.”
“So their life actually revolves around Premiership matches. They know all the United players, the Chelsea players but they know nothing really about what is happening in the rest of the world or what’s going on around them. And they have an image of life that is distorted because of the Premiership.”
What he finds very different to Ireland, where the churches cannot seem to attract young people, is the fact that in South Sudan “we have too many young people going to church. It is unbalanced!”
“Young people really want to be part of the Church. They want to see the Church as giving them the opportunity for education and for development and contact with the wider world.”
Another major issue he said is the treatment of women. “A good husband is one who beats his wife at least once a week,” and it is a major challenge to change that mentality.
“One of my cooks was off for a few weeks because her husband beat her so badly.” He believes this is an issue for those who might question why missionaries like him are there and tell him that as a European he is disturbing the culture.
“Generally we would see the sharing of the Gospel as sharing what is good in the culture and what they think needs to be changed – what would the Christian message add to what they want to change or how would it support the change.”
Meanwhile, girls as young as seventeen are often removed from school so as to be married off to men, often in their sixties, who are willing to pay a good cow price to secure their bride. One chief living near to the Monaghan priest in Mapuordit has 82 wives.
“We are trying to help people look at the good and bad things about their culture and change what needs to be changed,” he said.
Fr Skinnader was joined in the Omagh marathon on Saturday by other members of his extended family who ran not only for South Sudan but also to commemorate Ronan Kerr.
For more information or to support the work of Fr John Skinnader see: www.emyvale.net


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DTWC returning to K-C, joining Lucas Oil Series
By Todd TurnerDirtonDirt.com managing editor
Changing venues for the fourth time in four years, the Dirt Track World Championship is heading back to Ohio's K-C Raceway in 2011 for a $50,000-to-win event that will be sanctioned for the first time by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, series and race officials announced Friday. | Dirt Track World Championship history
One of Dirt Late Model racing's crown jewels, the 31st annual ApplianceZone.com DTWC is slated to serve as the Oct. 13-15 season finale on the Lucas Oil Series, a circuit that evolved from the NARA touring organization that was last to sanction the DTWC seven years ago.
After a one-year return to West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, W.Va., in 2010 — an event that drew a DTWC-low 53 Super Late Model entries — K-C's oval just south of Chillicothe was a popular choice among fans, race founder and promoter Carl Short said.
"I have gotten probably 500 emails and 200 or 300 phone calls from people with their suggestions about where to hold the DTWC, and it was probably 70 percent K-C," Short said of the track that hosted the event four consecutive years ending in 2008. "So it was by far and away the most popular choice of the people that contacted me."
Although the DTWC has run unsanctioned every year but one since since 1997 — the Short Track Auto Racing Stars (STARS) sanctioned the event from 1984-97 — it "made good business sense" to use the Lucas Oil tour's staff and marketing might to boost the event, said Short, whose long-running Hillbilly 100 has been Lucas Oil-sanctioned since 2006.
The three-year agreement between Short and the series includes 2011 race sponsorship from ApplianceZone.com and a previously missing exclamation point for the title chase, series director Ritchie Lewis said.
"To have his $50,000-to-win DTWC and all the history of the event on our schedule gives our series a huge platform to end the season on and crown our champion," Lewis said.
K-C Raceway owner Jeff Schrader, who purchased the track shortly after Short announced the DTWC was moving to Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway for the 2009 season, was thrilled to receive word from Short on Friday about the event's return to southern Ohio.
The event "leaps us above to a higher caliber," Schrader said. "You can't imagine how excited I am right now. If you could see me, I'd be jumping up and down and clicking my heels."
Short launched the DTWC in 1981 at Pennsboro (W.Va.) Speedway, and the late Jim Dunn's dramatic victory in the first race helped establish it among Dirt Late Model racing's crown jewels. Pennsboro hosted the first 17 events, but since then the race has moved among five tracks, including K-C through 2008, Lawrenceburg in '09 and its second stint at West Virginia Motor Speedway last season.
The event has drawn as many as 149 cars in recent history, but the car count has dropped every year since 2006. K-C's low was 106 in 2008 while Lawrenceburg (71) and West Virginia Motor Speedway (53) failed to crack triple digits.
Short, disappointed in the 30th anniversary race at WVMS, said he'd had reservations about the 5/8-mile oval hosting the DTWC just six weeks after the Hillbilly 100, which drew a larger crowd on Labor Day weekend.
Attempts to reach Brian Ferrell of WVMS and Mountain State State Motorsports Promotions were unsuccessful. Ferrell and his partners announced earlier this week plans to shorten the 5/8-mile oval to 4/10-mile for the 2011 season to help improve racing at the picturesque track.
While Short's race has been in West Virginia more than any other state, he's looking forward to returning to K-C, where with a "central location to so many good Late Models, I feel the car count will go up tremendously.
"I feel like it had a great atmosphere," Short said of the 3/8-mile oval. "Everybody seemed to love it there, and even the year the place was knee-deep in mud, the place was packed."
Schrader is certain K-C can help return the DTWC car count to higher standards.
"I'm going to be predicting 100 modifieds and 100 Late Models," Schrader said. "We're not a big track so the driver doesn't have to worry about blowing a motor, and we're not a small track where drivers can't get out and do some racing three- and four-wide."
Schrader is already making plans for improvements, including the addition of 800 tons of yellow clay on the track surface next month. He also plans to improve drainage in the pits to allow space for 250 haulers, as well as improving parking and camping areas.
Lucas Oil announced the shuffling of its late-season schedule with the addition of the DTWC. Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., was previously scheduled to host its $20,000-to-win Dixie Shootout on Oct. 8-9, but that race has been shortened to a one-day, $10,000-to-win event on Oct. 8. Dixie's sister track Rome (Ga.) Speedway will host a $10,000-to-win event on Oct. 9 instead of its originally scheduled July 10.


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Costumed characters race for charity
COLUMBIA - Superheros and villains alike joined forces for charity in the Cosplay Fun-K Superhero Fun Run Saturday.
Dozens of participants attended the event in full cosplay outfits. "Cosplayers" typically dress as characters from comic books, video games, folk tales, TV shows and movies. Some racers just wore logo shirts while others came in elaborate full-body suits and face paint.
Participants came alone or in full team costumes such as The Incredibles and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with family and friends. Many racers also brought their pets along dressed in complete cosplay outfits including Super Dog, Bat Dog and K-9 from "Doctor Who." One runner even brought her ferret to the event.
The race was non-competitive and organizers said the main objective was to have fun. Participants met at Flat Branch Park and continued through downtown Columbia along Cherry Street toward the University of Missouri campus. During the race, organizers played popular theme music from superhero movies and TV shows.
The other objective of the Cosplay Fun-K Superhero Fun Run was to raise money for charity. The event served as a fundraiser for the Central Missouri Humane Society.
After the race cosplayers gathered for a post-run celebration and a "Mini-Comicon" with vendors and a costume contest. They also received a free beer or comic book for participating. Several costumed racers said they were excited to run for a good cause while showing off their love for their favorite characters. Others said they liked connecting with fellow Columbia residents who shared their enthusiasm for cosplay culture.
Cosplay Fun-K Superhero Fun Run organizers hope to hold the run again and raise more money for the humane society. They hope to expand the event and bring in more mid-Missouri cosplay enthusiasts for Superhero Fun Runs in the future.


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Sony World wide Studios has acquired Sly Cooper and inFamous developer Sucker Punch for an undisclosed sum.
The Washington-based outfit will be the sixteenth to join the corporation and will continue to be run by the existing management team, in conjunction with SCE WWS Foster City Studio.
"Sucker Punch Productions is one of the most highly acclaimed development studios in the industry and we have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the company for over 12 years," said president of SCE WWS, Shuhei Yoshida. "We are delighted to officially welcome them to the SCE family.
"The addition of Sucker Punch to SCE WWS reiterates our dedication to developing world class gaming experiences that can only be found on the PlayStation platform. With one of the strongest exclusive software lineups in the PS3's history, combined with the diverse, innovate content in the works for PlayStation Vita, consumers have a lot to be excited about this year."
"We've enjoyed an incredible relationship with Sony that has allowed us to combine our creative design capabilities with their guidance to make some of the best franchises to hit the PlayStation platforms," added Sucker Punch's Brian Fleming.
"Equally important, the relationship with SCE has provided us the flexibility and trust to take creative risks and invent new properties. As a part of the Sony Computer Entertainment group we look forward to introducing more innovative content and providing consumers with exciting, new interactive experiences."

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Jerry Pollard grew up in Cocoa and was always passionate about football and baseball. He was a two-sport athlete at Anderson University (Ind.) – a NAIA school at the time – playing tight end and linebacker for the football team, as well as first base and left field for baseball.
Pollard began as an assistant at Pine Forest in 1985. When he first got to Pine Forest he spent three years on Carl Madison’s staff. He was on the staff for Pine Forest’s 1987 state championship team, 1988 state/national champion team, the 2000 state championship team and the 2006 state runner-up team. He was the head coach at Pine Forest from 1989-2016. He's the longest-tenured coach, teacher or admin in Pine Forest history.
We will be lucky to go 5-5 again. Playing a very tough schedule that has Port Charlotte, North Marion, Lake Gibson, Vero Beach, Lake Wales, Sebring. We lack depth but do have some athletes that are fun to watch. The running back will be in his 3rd season starting. The likely QB also plays on defense but saw a few snaps last season.
Not sure what they have coming back, but they have played well; 2 of their 3 losses were by a TD or less (South FM and Payoff loss) and they threw up some offensive scores. I listened to the end of their game with Ft Myers last year coming home from one of our games in Lee. They gave Ft Myers all they could handle.
Hows Wachula going to be this season, HWY17?.
Hey Sliver King or Wavebb; either of you know anything about Cypress Lake or any of the other teams in 5A District 13? Cypress looks like they been on an upswing the last couple of years. I figure that district comes down to either them or Desoto again this year.


Most of us can’t afford a complete designer wardrobe, but that doesn’t mean we can’t steal the look from some of our favorite designers. With New York Fashion Week for fall 2012 behind us, let’s take a look back at some of the hottest trends and find out how to get these designer looks for less.
Blue and black
The most common color combination at New York Fashion Week was definitely blue and black. We saw this pairing in everything from evening gowns to practical dresses. To imitate the look, you can get this striped blue and black turtleneck dress right now at J.Crew, on sale for just $120.
Bebe Runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Fall 2012 (Image credit: WENN)
Of course we don’t expect you to wear this gigantic yellow and purple hat to work (unless you really love it), but oversized accessories are back in a big way for fall. From sunglasses to handbags, everything is bigger and better. Snag this Co-Lab by Christopher Kon Reese tote, priced at just $70 at Amazon.
Marc Jacobs Runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Fall 2012 (Image credit: WENN)


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Keurig Green Mountain, the maker of K-Cup single-serve coffee pods, said it would be bought by an investor group for about $13.9 billion.
GE has scrapped a $3.3 billion plan to sell its home appliance business to the Swedish company Electrolux, a deal opposed by U.S. regulators.
This week's back-to-back equities sell-off might have been a chance to ride a U.S. stocks rally towards the end of the year.
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The S&P 500 suffered its biggest loss since late September on Thursday as European Central Bank action disappointed investors.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding is unlikely to be interested in buying Yahoo's Internet business, according to The Wall Street Journal.
U.S. services sector activity slowed in November but a resilient labor market suggested the economy remained on a steady growth path.
Sears reported a smaller quarterly loss as it slashed advertising and payroll costs, but the struggling retailer's sales continued to tumble.
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VP Kamala Harris touts federal marijuana pardons after months of silence on cannabis reform
Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday touted President Joe Biden’s decision to grant mass federal marijuana pardons, ending her months-long hiatus from publicly speaking on cannabis policy issues.
The vice president, who like Biden campaigned on marijuana reform but has generally avoided addressing the topic since taking office, briefly discussed the pardon proclamation during a Texas Democratic Party reception.
After highlighting the president’s appointment of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Harris said “speaking of the system of justice, we are also changing—y’all might have heard that this week—the federal government’s approach to marijuana.”
“Because the bottom line there is: Nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed,” she said.
Harris also acknowledged the president’s actions in a tweet on the day the proclamation was announced, saying it represented a “step forward in correcting the historic injustices of failed drug policies.”
The last time that the vice president publicly talked about marijuana policy was in April 2021, when she said that the administration was too busy dealing with “all-consuming” issues like vaccine distribution to take action on cannabis.
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text: OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A federal judge has affirmed a set of firearms regulations approved by Washington voters in 2018, ruling against a legal challenge raised by gun-right advocates. The Seattle Times reports Initiative 1639 raised the legal purchase age of a semiautomatic rifle to 21 and established enhanced background checks for their purchase. Voters passed the measure with nearly 60% support but gun-rights advocates have vehemently opposed it. U.S. District Court of Western Washington Judge Ronald Leighton in his ruling cited current federal law banning the handgun sales to people under 21. One of the plaintiffs, Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation founder Alan Gottlieb, says the group plans to appeal.


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Untangling the Web: Taxation of Trusts Unveiled
Delving into the intricate realm of taxation, the focus turns to an often nuanced subject – the taxation of trusts. Beyond the surface-level understanding, the taxation landscape for trusts involves complexities that demand attention. Let’s peel back the layers and gain insights into the financial strategies surrounding trusts.
The Basics: Trusts in the Taxation Spotlight
At its core, a trust is a legal entity that holds assets for the benefit of specified individuals or entities. When it comes to taxation, trusts are not immune to scrutiny. The Taxation of Trusts places them under the financial microscope, requiring a clear understanding of how income generated within trusts is treated under tax laws.
Types of Trusts: Diverse Structures, Diverse Tax Implications
Trusts come in various forms, each with its own set of tax implications. From revocable living trusts to irrevocable trusts and charitable trusts, the choice of trust structure significantly influences the taxation landscape. Determining the most tax-efficient structure requires careful consideration of individual circumstances and financial goals.
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One of the central aspects of the Taxation of Trusts revolves around the income generated within the trust. Trust income can take various forms, including interest, dividends, capital gains, and rental income. Understanding how these income streams are taxed, and the rates applicable, is crucial for effective tax planning within the trust framework.
Distributions and Beneficiaries: Impact on Tax Liability
The distribution of income to beneficiaries from a trust is a pivotal point in the Taxation of Trusts. How and when income is distributed can have significant tax consequences. Trustees must navigate the rules surrounding distributions to minimize tax liability for both the trust and its beneficiaries.
Tax Credits and Deductions: Leveraging Financial Strategies
Just like individuals and businesses, trusts may be eligible for certain tax credits and deductions. Whether it’s educational expenses, charitable contributions, or specific deductions applicable to trusts, leveraging these financial strategies can optimize the Taxation of Trusts. Professional advice becomes invaluable in identifying and capitalizing on available tax incentives.
Estate Tax Considerations: Planning for the Long Term
In the realm of trusts, estate tax considerations play a crucial role. The Taxation of Trusts intersects with estate tax laws, impacting the transfer of wealth to heirs. Establishing trusts as part of an overall estate plan involves careful consideration of how taxation dynamics will shape the ultimate distribution of assets.
State vs. Federal Taxation: Navigating Dual Jurisdictions
The Taxation of Trusts operates within both state and federal jurisdictions, each with its own set of rules. Navigating the dual taxation landscape requires a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between state and federal tax laws. Trust structures and distribution strategies may vary based on the specific tax regulations in play.
Changes in Tax Laws: Adapting to Legislative Shifts
Tax laws are not static, and the Taxation of Trusts is subject to legislative changes. Staying abreast of amendments and updates is crucial for trustees and beneficiaries alike. Adapting trust structures and financial strategies to align with the evolving legal landscape is a proactive approach to managing tax implications.
Professional Guidance: A Trustee’s Best Ally
Given the intricate nature of the Taxation of Trusts, seeking professional guidance is not just advisable – it’s paramount. Trustees, beneficiaries, and those considering the establishment of trusts can benefit immensely from the expertise of tax professionals and legal advisors. Professional insight ensures compliance with tax laws and maximizes the financial advantages of trust structures.
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A TV signal is electromagnetic radiation (light), and light travels in a vacuum at exactly 299,792,458 meters per second, by definition. There have been several formal definitions of the meter (the SI base unit of length) but in 1983 we got our cu...
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What does the Dallas housing market look like for you in 2023?
How did 2022 wrap up in the Dallas housing market?
2022 has come to a close, and the market still has everyone scratching their heads. It appears people are having to check in with the housing market almost daily to monitor any abrupt changes.
The end of 2022 saw a large increase in the number of jobs, with a 7.15% year-over-year (YoY) increase compared to December 2021. That’s almost 300,000 new jobs in the span of a year. With an increase in jobs and job retention, more homeowners will be able to afford houses.
According to the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, the number of days it takes to sell a house has increased to an average of 90 days, a 30% YoY increase. Mortgage rates in Dallas have also climbed to around 7%.
It seems that the market is slowing down while potential homeowners are waiting and saving their assets. Many people are on the lookout for a potential recession. Rising mortgage rates have discouraged people from buying houses, slowly increasing the supply.
While this market continues to boggle the minds of experts, let us show you what the current buying and selling conditions are like in the Dallas area, what to look for in 2023, and how We Buy Ugly Houses® could be a smart option to sell a house during unexpected times.
Is now a good time to buy a house?
Right now, rather than being a direct "yes" or "no," the answer is that it’s still on a case-by-case basis. The question you should be asking yourself when deciding to buy a house is, “How capable will I be of continuing to make payments on my house?”
If you’re currently struggling to save money for a house, then it’s likely you’ll be one of the homeowners most affected by increasing mortgage rates. You’re more susceptible to foreclosure when you buy a house you can barely afford and have to keep up with a ridiculously high mortgage rate. What’s worse, when you need to sell your house, it may be worth less than what you bought it for.
If you decide to buy a house now, it’s best if you have plenty of money left over to continue making payments on it.
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We totally understand that owning a house can be a heavy burden in certain situations.
Your biggest concern could be selling a house fast in order to avoid paying two mortgages or the risk of foreclosure. Unfortunately, this could be one of the most difficult environments to sell a house in.
If you sell a house right now, be prepared to potentially wait 2 to 3 months for a buyer to close a deal. That means you may have to put your house up for sale in March if you plan to sell in June. If not, you may be forced to lower the price of your house if you want to hurry along the process and attract interested buyers.
You can sell your house to a cash buyer if you’re running short on time. Since you’re selling directly to a cash home buyer, there are several traditional selling steps you can skip, such as cleaning, repairs, and staging. Companies that buy houses for cash will buy your home “as is” and can be a great option if you need a house off of your hands as quickly as possible.
What will the Dallas housing market look like in 2023?
Dallas has a moderate supply of houses as of February 2023.
According to Norada Real Estate Investments, only a 2.2-month supply of Dallas houses is currently available. The rate of buying won’t increase until the monthly supply reaches about 6. Experts are expecting that the supply of houses won’t reach that amount this year, but as buyers increase their assets, they’ll be more willing to accept high house prices.
Many are looking at the possibility of a recession, but with the unique combination of rising inflation and increasing jobs, it’s hard to predict if one will occur.
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Selling a house in Dallas can be as confusing as ever when you consider the increased number of people moving in, combined with the lengthier time to complete a sale—not to mention deciding which of the several companies that buy houses for cash you can trust.
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Not all companies that buy houses for cash buy “as is,” but we do. That means you don’t have to deal with the hassles of cleaning and scheduling people to make major repairs. Keep that money in your pocket by calling We Buy Ugly Houses.
After scheduling a free, no-obligation consultation from one of our local Dallas property specialists, there’s a chance you can get a fair cash offer on the spot. If you choose to accept, we can close quickly, often in as little as 3 weeks, or later if that works better for you.