?Full-Time Work Means Better Health for Mothers??And a New ...

Hello! For many years I?ve edited the blog MarriageDebate, which started as a project of the Institute for Marriage and Public Policy. Over the years the purpose of the blog shifted, to the point where I?m now bringing it over to First Things with the title ?Kinship and Culture.? Posts to the blog also will be appearing on ?First Thoughts,? the magazine?s primary blog.

I try to truffle up unexpected or thought-provoking articles on issues relating to marriage, family, gender, and kinship; you can go over to the original site to see what kinds of things tend to interest me. Note that links aren?t endorsements! They?re things I think ask good questions, serve as indicators of where we are culturally, or restate important problems. I will try to cover a broad range of topics, but there are definitely recurring themes, like ?emerging adulthood,? friendship, and the effects of the economic crisis.

If you want to know where I?m coming from personally on these issues, here?s a piece I wrote on counseling at a pregnancy center; one on the problems with a culture of fear of divorce; all the posts on my old personal blog tagged ?marriage?; and all the ?marriage? posts on my new blog.

Here?s your first link, from the New York Times?s parenting blog.

?This is not about advice for women,? the University of Akron sociologist Adrianne M. Frech said of her latest research, which showed that women who work steadily full-time after the birth of their first child report better physical health than women who don?t.

Dr. Frech and her co-author, Sarah Damaske, considered nearly 30 years of data provided by 2,540 mothers as participants in the National Longitudinal Study of Youth. They sorted the women into four mutually exclusive work pathways: ?steadily working women, women who pulled back from full-time work following the first birth, women with repeated bouts of unemployment while attempting to work full-time ? interrupted work careers ? and stay-at-home mothers who did not work for pay and did not seek work.?

They found that the steadily working mothers were relatively advantaged before giving birth to their first children, and that the advantages, at least in the area of the women?s mental and physical health, did not just continue as they reached age 40, but increased (even when the researchers controlled for other variables). ?It?s not just that they were advantaged before,? Dr. Frech said. ?Even when you remove all the statistical noise, there are apparently added advantages from work.

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Source: http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/firstthoughts/2012/08/29/full-time-work-means-better-health-for-mothers-and-a-new-feature/

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Kim Kardashian settles lawsuit with Old Navy

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Kim Kardashian has made nice with Old Navy, ending a year-long battle with the clothing company over ads that allegedly used a Kim K. look-alike actress to flog its togs.

The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star has settled her lawsuit with Old Navy, according to her attorney, who told TheWrap that the suit "was resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties."

The attorney did not disclose the specifics of the settlement.

Kardashian filed suit against Old Navy and its parent company, The Gap, last July in U.S. District Court in Central California. Kardashian asked for unspecified damages and lost profits in the suit, though according to TMZ the reality TV sensation estimated that she had been damaged in the $15 million to $20 million range.

The suit claimed that the Old Navy ads "used Plaintiff's likeness in the form of a celebrity 'look-alike,'" which was "likely to cause confusion, and have caused actual confusion, in the minds of the consuming public as to an association of Kim Kardashian with Defendant's products and services."

That's no small consideration, given that Kardashian has given her endorsement to myriad products, including ShoeDazzle and her own Dash designer boutiques.

Old Navy confirmed that the suit had been settled.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/kim-kardashian-settles-lawsuit-old-navy-233020368.html

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Stock index futures point to slightly lower start

(Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Wall Street on Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 all down 0.1 percent at 0808 GMT.

Japanese shares edged higher, with Renesas Electronics Corp surging 35 percent after sources said U.S. private equity fund KKR & Co plans to invest around $1.3 billion in the struggling chipmaker.

European shares fell slightly as traders cited worries over the weak global economic outlook and nervousness ahead of a key gathering of central bankers at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week.

Volume was thin as investors were unwilling to build positions before speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke on Friday, in which he is expected to give clues on the possibility of further stimulus measures.

The U.S. Commerce Department releases its second Q2 GDP estimate at 1230 GMT. The reading is expected to show a 1.7 percent annualized pace of growth compared with a 1.5 percent rate in the first Q2 estimate, published in July.

The U.S. National Association of Realtors issues pending home sales for July at 1400 GMT. Economists in a Reuters survey expect a 1.0 percent rise compared with a 1.4 percent fall in the previous month.

The Federal Reserve is due to publish Beige Book of regional economic conditions at 1800 GMT.

Disney's ESPN sports network agreed to pay Major League Baseball $5.6 billion over eight years for a package of television and digital rights through the 2021 season, a deal that reflects the strong demand for live sports content.

Heinz, the world's largest ketchup maker, posts first-quarter results, which it already said rose more than it had expected. Consensus expects earnings per share of $0.80, from $0.78 in the year-ago quarter.

An injunction banning No. 2 U.S. oil company Chevron Corp and its drilling contractor Transocean Ltd from operating in Brazil was upheld by a panel of three Brazilian federal judges on Tuesday while charges over a November oil spill are being considered.

Ford's CEO Alan Mulally speaks at a groundbreaking for a Ford plant in Hangzhou, China. Ford poured $760 million into the new factory, which is a key part of the automaker's push to double production capacity in the country by 2015.

General Motors Co plans to invest $1 billion over the next five years to expand car and component production in Russia, one of the fastest-growing auto markets in the world, its head of international operations Tim Lee said.

A U.S. judge on Tuesday set a December 6 court date to hear Apple Inc's request for a permanent injunction against Samsung Electronics' 005930.KS smartphones, which could delay the potential impact of Apple's crushing legal victory.

WellPoint Inc Chief Executive Angela Braly abruptly stepped down from her post on Tuesday following growing investor dissatisfaction with the health insurer's financial performance. Shares in the company rose more than 4 percent in after-hours trading.

Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Inc have agreed to give an arbitrator additional time to evaluate the price tag for their Morgan Stanley Smith Barney brokerage joint venture, the banks said on Tuesday.

Hurricane Isaac surged ashore in southern Louisiana on Tuesday, packing high winds and heavy rains, and was set to hit New Orleans seven years to the day after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city.

The Dow Jones industrial average <.dji> ended down 21.68 points, or 0.17 percent, at 13,102.99 on Tuesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.spx> slipped 1.14 points, or 0.08 percent, at 1,409.30. The Nasdaq Composite Index <.ixic> edged down 3.95 points, or 0.13 percent, at 3,077.14.

The S&P 500 has been unable to muster a move of at least 1 percent in either direction since August 3. It found support at 1,400 while it was also unable to convincingly pierce the April high of 1,422.38, which has acted as resistance.

(Reporting by Francesco Canepa in London; Editing by Toby Chopra)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/wall-street-ends-flat-volume-among-lightest-002901139--sector.html

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Judge in WikiLeaks case weighs evidence request

FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) ? Military prosecutors argued Wednesday for the right to present evidence of other misconduct by an Army private charged with a massive leak of classified information to the website WikiLeaks.

Prosecutors say Pfc. Bradley Manning received "corrective training" from a platoon sergeant in 2008 after preparing a video for his family in which he talked about his daily life and used words like "top secret" and "classified." The prosecutors believe that experience is relevant to the case because it should have shown Manning not to share classified information with people who aren't authorized to have it. He was nonetheless arrested two years later in the biggest leak of secrets in U.S. history.

Manning, 24, is accused of sending hundreds of thousands of sensitive documents to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, including Iraq and Afghanistan war logs and State Department cables, while working as an intelligence analyst in Baghdad in 2009 and 2010. He faces a potential life sentence, and prosecutors and defense lawyers have been hammering out evidentiary issues in an ongoing hearing at Fort Meade. A trial is expected next year.

Prosecutors want to be able to present as evidence information about the 2008 training as well as a couple of other instances of unspecified prior misconduct. A judge is expected to rule Thursday whether and how those allegations of past misconduct can be used in the case.

In the video made for his family, officials say, Manning used words that could identify him as a person with a high-level security clearance and that could make him a target of anyone seeking to compromise him. As part of his "corrective training," he was directed to explain to his unit why what he had done was dangerous and how sensitive information could be exploited by the enemy. He also made a PowerPoint presentation about the importance of information security.

"The evidence shows the accused has knowledge that information posted on the Internet is accessible to and sought after by the enemy," Captain Angel Overgaard, one of the military prosecutors, said at the court hearing.

Manning is in pretrial detention at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/judge-wikileaks-case-weighs-evidence-request-171605421.html

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Council of PR Firms Career Center: Internet/Online jobs, British ...

Online Strategy Marketing Manager POSTED: Aug 27 Salary: Open Location: British Columbia Employer: Sage Type: Full Time - Experienced Category: Internet/Online ? ?

? Overview: Works with the Manager, Online Strategy to set online strategy for Sage web properties manages implementation, tracks results and presents overviews to senior management on marketing campaigns and programs for designated product line(s). Responsibilities: Work with Manager of Online Strategy to develop & execute annual and quarterly online strategy & plans Effectively owns Sage 50 CA web properties, applying best-in-class / best practices to overall website design, navigation, user experience and conversion to e-store sales Develop plans for and oversee online product launches, enhancements and competitive opportunities online with responsibility to coordinate plans with other marketing team members and corporate stakeholders Manage & optimize Paid and Organic Search campaigns and budgets Collaborates with internal stakeholders and outside vendors to translate business goals into highly effective online marketing programs that deliver an exceptional customer experience and meet revenue objectives Tracking and analysis of channel & campaign results, provide reports and ?actionable recommendations to optimize conversion and ROI Manage implementation of social media projects Identify and engage with influencers online Evaluate and optimize brand and product content and creative, managing the review process with key stakeholders Ensure that the product and brand content is fresh, accurate, presented effectively online, and addresses the goals of both the business and the site?s visitors to maximize the customer experience Drive initiatives to facilitate interactivity and customer engagement on the web sites Develop website usability and testing plan to create a best in class website experience Manage and conduct internal and external customer feedback sessions and surveys as needed. Establish, maintain and refine business processes that impact campaign deployment and reporting Monitor & report on competitors online activities Recognize web technology trends and determine how they can influence and contribute to the needs of the business Share knowledge and lead online marketing training and skills development for marketing team and cross-functionally Recognize web technology trends and determine how they can influence and contribute to the needs of the business ?

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years related experience and/or training Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public Excellent project management skills Superior writing and editing skills Familiarity with Web communications, Web architecture and navigation, Web design and Web content strategies Proven track record of success/experience in Web marketing programs

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Low favorability trails Romney up to the convention dais

Mitt Romney accepts the Republican nomination for president this week with the lowest personal popularity of any major-party nominee in polls dating to Ronald Reagan's presidency, a difficulty for Romney that's persisted throughout this election cycle.

Forty percent of registered voters in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll see Romney favorably overall, while 51 percent rate him unfavorably - 11 points underwater in this basic measure, with a majority unfavorable score for just the second time in polls since last fall.

See PDF with full results, charts and tables here.

Barack Obama does better in this poll, produced for ABC by Langer Research Associates, but hardly well - 50-47 percent in favorable vs. unfavorable views among registered voters, essentially the same as his 2012 average in ABC/Post polls. On this, as on other measures, as hard as they've campaigned, views of the two hardly have budged.

Romney's favorability rating is the lowest of any major-party nominee at roughly the time of his convention in available data back to 1984; indeed he's the first, at this stage of the campaign, to be rated more unfavorably than favorably by a significant margin. On the other hand, Obama's net favorable rating is substantially lower than the four previous incumbents' (Reagan, both Bushes and Bill Clinton) at this point.

One previous candidate in this period had a favorability rating as low as Obama's and went on to win the presidency - George H.W. Bush in 1988. (Bush's unfavorability rating was lower than Obama's, with more undecided.) None has won with favorability as low as Romney's, increasing the pressure for him to develop more of a personal connection with the electorate, perhaps starting with his acceptance speech Thursday night.

Favorability is a broader concept than simple likeability, a measure in which Obama far surpasses Romney; it also reflects empathy, a sense that the candidate understands the problems of average Americans - an attribute on which Obama also leads, but more narrowly. Analysis of ABC/Post data this week shows that when likeability and empathy are tested together, empathy is a far more powerful predictor of vote choices.

GROUPS - Romney has particular challenges in some groups: His 34 percent favorability rating among women who are registered to vote is down by 9 percentage points from May, with particular weakness among unmarried women, a core Democratic group.

Romney is seen favorably by just 35 percent of independents who are registered to vote, numerically a low since March (albeit not significantly different from its level earlier this month). Obama's favorability rating among independents is 9 points higher than Romney's; nonetheless in a separate ABC/Post poll released Monday the two were about even among independents in vote preference, 47-43 percent, Romney-Obama, indicating that favorability is one factor in candidate support, but not in and of itself determinative.

Romney's rating also is notably low, just 21 percent favorable, among adults who say they're not registered to vote - a sentiment that would explain a focus on voter registration by the Obama camp in the two months ahead.

Romney does far better in his core ideological support groups, but with shortfalls compared with Obama. Romney is seen favorably by 69 percent of conservative voters; Obama, by 81 percent of liberals. And Obama's rating among moderates, 61 percent favorable, far exceeds Romney's in this group, 29 percent.

A variety of factors may inform these ratings; both candidates likely are low on favorability not solely because of their own doing, but because the public is in a sour mood, pinched by the long-running economic downturn. Nonetheless, while they focus in the weeks ahead on winning voters' minds, a few hearts wouldn't hurt.

METHODOLOGY - This ABC News/Washington Post poll was conducted by landline and cell phone Aug. 22-26, 2012, among a random national sample of 1,020 adults and 814 registered voters. Results have a margin of sampling error of 3.5 points for the full sample and 4 points for the sample of registered voters, including design effect. The survey was produced for ABC News by Langer Research Associates of New York, N.Y., with sampling, data collection and tabulation by SSRS/Social Science Research Solutions of Media, Pa.

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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/low-favorability-trails-romney-convention-dais-020112894--abc-news-politics.html

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Home Improvements: How not to do it yourself | DeadlineNews.Com

More than 1 million Americans a year wind up in the emergency room due to injuries related to home improvements, including garden care and maintenance, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

That?s often because the job is over their head, in more ways than one.

In an effort to save money, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) says do-it-yourself (DIY) homeowners often underestimate the necessary physical strength, agility, skills and time necessary to get the job done.

DIYers also often overlook the scope of the job, don?t always know which set of tools to use for a given job, nor do they have the skills to use them. On-the-job power tool training without an instructor is foolhardy and dangerous.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) devised a 17-point quiz, ?Home Improvement Projects: Do It Yourself Or Hire A Professional?? to help keep you out of harm?s way.

If you don?t cheat, it will teach you what you know and don?t know about home improvements and what home improvements you likely can and can?t do.

There?s a lot of harm that could get in the way if you don?t hire a professional when you should.

Epic do-it-yourself failures

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries related to ladders alone. CPSC?s 2011 Annual Report to the President and Congress reported 356,019 injuries related to home workshop apparatus, tools and attachments; 336,747 related to yard and garden equipment and 156,245 injuries related to home and family maintenance products.

Those were reported incidents.

Major insurer Allstate says there are at least five home improvements best left to the professionals.

? Gas appliances. Mistakes can be explosive.

? Roofing. Falls can kill. Even minor repairs, like cleaning gutters, should never be done without someone to steady the ladder.

? Asbestos. This is a hazardous material. Stiff laws regulate asbestos removal. Improper removal can allow toxic materials to become airborne. Your neighbors will then see you in court.

? Electrical. Shocking mishaps can cause your home to go up in smoke and send you singed to the emergency room ? or worse.

? Plumbing. You may get away with replacing toilet tank parts even fixtures, but re-plumbing, extending water lines or re-routing sewer pipes can leave your home underwater ? even if the property is worth more than your mortgage balance.

Source: http://www.deadlinenews.com/2012/08/27/home-improvements-how-not-to-do-it-yourself/

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American Taliban seeks group prayer in Ind. prison

FILE - This Jan. 23, 2002 file photo provided by the Alexandria County Sheriff's Department in Alexandria, Va., shows John Walker Lindh. Lindh is expected to testify Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Indianapolis during the first day of the trial over prayer policies in a tightly restricted prison unit where he and other high-risk inmates have severely limited contact with the outside world. (AP Photo/Alexandria County Sheriff's Department, File)

FILE - This Jan. 23, 2002 file photo provided by the Alexandria County Sheriff's Department in Alexandria, Va., shows John Walker Lindh. Lindh is expected to testify Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Indianapolis during the first day of the trial over prayer policies in a tightly restricted prison unit where he and other high-risk inmates have severely limited contact with the outside world. (AP Photo/Alexandria County Sheriff's Department, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2002 file photo, with his head shaven and his stare fixed straight, American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh leaves the Alexandria Detention Center in Alexandria, Va., before dawn, on the way to his first appearance in a nearby federal court. Lindh is expected to testify Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Indianapolis during the first day of the trial over prayer policies in a tightly restricted prison unit where he and other high-risk inmates have severely limited contact with the outside world. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

FILE - This Jan. 23, 2002 file photo provided by the Alexandria County Sheriff's Department in Alexandria, Va., shows John Walker Lindh. Lindh is expected to testify Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Indianapolis during the first day of the trial over prayer policies in a tightly restricted prison unit where he and other high-risk inmates have severely limited contact with the outside world. (AP Photo/Alexandria County Sheriff's Department, File)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ? An American-born Taliban fighter imprisoned in Indiana will try to convince a federal judge that his religious freedom trumps security concerns in a closely watched trial that will examine how far prisons can go to ensure security in the age of terrorism.

John Walker Lindh was expected to testify Monday in Indianapolis during the first day of the trial over prayer policies in a tightly restricted prison unit where he and other high-risk inmates have severely limited contact with the outside world.

Lindh, 31, a Muslim convert who was charged with supporting terrorists after he was captured by U.S. troops in Afghanistan and later pleaded guilty to lesser charges, claims his religious rights are being violated because the federal prison in Terre Haute deprives him of daily group prayer.

Muslims are required to pray five times a day, and the Hanbali school to which Lindh belongs requires group prayer if it is possible. But inmates in the Communications Management Unit are allowed to pray together only once a week except during Ramadan. At other times, they must pray in their individual cells. Lindh says that doesn't meet the Quran's requirements and is inappropriate because he is forced to kneel in close proximity to his toilet.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, which is representing Lindh, contends the policy violates a federal law barring the government from restricting religious activities without showing a compelling need.

"This is an open unit where prisoners are basically out all day," said ACLU legal director Ken Falk, noting that inmates are allowed to play basketball and board games, watch television and converse as long as they speak English so the guards can understand.

"They can do basically any peaceful activity except praying," he said. "It makes no sense to say this is one activity we're going to prohibit in the name of security."

Joe Hogsett, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, said he believes decisions about prison regulations are best made by prison officials, "not by convicted terrorists and other dangerous criminals who reside there."

"Mr. Lindh is allowed to pray in his cell; he's allowed to pray wherever he happens to be as many times every day as his religion suggests to him that he should," Hogsett said. "Where the rules must draw the line is how often must prison officials allow prisoners to congregate together?"

Attorneys for the government maintain that Lindh's own behavior since he was placed in the unit in 2007 proves the risks of allowing group prayer.

The government says in court documents that Lindh delivered a "radical, all-Arabic sermon" to other Muslim prisoners in February that was in keeping with techniques in a manual seized from al-Qaida members that details how terrorists should conduct themselves when they are imprisoned.

Lindh's sermon proves "that religious activities led by Muslim inmates are being used as a vehicle for radicalization and violence in the CMU," the government claims.

Falk said Lindh's speech wasn't radical and was given during the weekly prayer that inmates are permitted. He said Lindh was not disciplined for the speech.

The self-contained unit in which Lindh resides has 43 inmates, 24 of whom are Muslim. Inmates are under open and covert audio and video surveillance, and except for talks with their attorney, all of their phone calls are monitored. Prisoners are not allowed to touch their family members when they come for their tightly limited visits. They must speak English at all times except when reciting ritual prayers in Arabic.

Without such tight security, the government claims, the prisoners would be able to conspire with outsiders to commit terrorist or criminal acts.

According to court documents, daily prayers were allowed from the time the unit opened in 2006 until May 2007, when Muslim inmates refused to stop in the middle of a prayer to return to their cells during a fire emergency.

The lawsuit was originally filed in 2009 by two Muslim inmates in the unit. Lindh joined the lawsuit in 2010, and the case has drawn far more attention since then. The other plaintiffs have dropped out as they were released from prison or transferred to other units.

Thomas Farr, a former diplomat who now teaches at Georgetown University and studies religion and terrorism, said common sense suggests that the prison's need for security would outweigh Lindh's religious rights.

Stanford University terrorism expert Martha Crenshaw said prison officials have legitimate security concerns but questioned how dangerous Lindh really was, noting that he was not a leader or an influential cleric. Even the government says Lindh is currently characterized as a minimum-security prisoner.

He had been charged with conspiring to kill Americans and support terrorists, but those charges were dropped in a plea agreement. He is serving a 20-year sentence for supplying services to the now-defunct Taliban government of Afghanistan and carrying explosives for them and is eligible for release in 2019.

"The fact that the charge of conspiring to kill Americans was dropped could be considered evidence that he was not a personally violent jihadist," Crenshaw said in an email.

"Certainly after 9/11 the pendulum has swung toward preventing terrorism at almost any cost," Crenshaw said. "I would like to think that it could be swinging back, but it swings slowly. Once established, routines are hard to change."

Associated Press

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Dragons... For hundreds of years, these majestic masters of the sky graced the world of Lyte; epics have been written narrating tales of their illustrious pearly scales glittering high in the air, dipping in betweenst the cloud not unlike dolphins. Though they were a creature of unquestionable beauty, their ferocity in combat was equally unmatched--or so we all thought.

Dragon hunters arose in legions, eager to prove their might against the fiercest of all. Not all succeeded, but those who managed to somehow best the beasts were treated with honor and nobility, for if one could beat the Masters of the Sky, truly they must be incredible. Unbeknownst to the people of Lyte, the hunting of dragons were dwindling their numbers down to a dangerous few, but when they finally realized their mistake, it was too late, and the last of the dragons fell to the blade.

We now live in a time without dragons... o'er a hundreds cycles have passed. None could claim to witness one with their own eyes, and so they began to fade unto stories of regret and sorrow. Decades past in the blink of an eye, though the extinction of the Great Race still weighed heavily upon the shoulders of humans. Dragons became revered and even worshiped in some villages.

Suddenly, as if to answer their prayers, a group arose by the name of the Draconic Vigil. They were a long-aged, traditional collective whose birth rose--in secret--with that of the first dragon hunters. They brought with them out of hiding the greatest gift the world had ever seen--dragon eggs. The followers of the Draconic Vigil were given an entire valley to use as a sanctuary, in the hopes that the Great Race could be risen from the ashes, and the mistakes of the past could be washed away clean. This wondrous valley came to be know as...
Dracona Valley

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Some years have passed, and you have been chosen by the Draconic Vigil to be allowed entry into their sanctuary to do one thing, and one thing only: Adopt-a-Dragon. Why you, you may ask yourself. It is unsure of the method of selection the Draconic Vigil uses in such times, however they are always certain of their choice. A human must be paired up with a dragon if it is to be brought up in a world of humans. It is with this hope that when the dragons flourish freely once more, it will be as a friend of mankind. This is the highest honor of the past several ages; your home village is in such an ecstatic uproar that they throw a grand festival in your name, for bringing invaluable amounts of honor to your own. Once you've had some time to prepare, you set out on the journey across Lyte--your pilgrimage to Draconia Valley.

All the while, you know that once there you will be asked what type of dragon you'll want to adopt...

Will you choose a green dragon?

If nature is your thing, then you might just click very well with this particular type of dragon. In their own time, they were the protectors of the forests and all things living. As such, they were known to be fiercely loyal to those they considered worthy of their devotion. Their scales were said to be among one of the most breathtaking sights in all the land.

No? Perhaps a blue dragon would be right up your alley.

Armadent of our shores and seas, this particular breed of dragon was known to be the fastest fliers. Their bodies supported a more slender frame and and a wider wingspan, all in the preparation for long-term flights, almost making their endurance exceptionally good.

Still scrolling? Then surely a red dragon will tickle your fancy?

Overseer of the mountains and volcanic regions, this breed of dragon is known for having the greatest mastery over fire, and as such, can learn how to use it at a much earlier age. These intelligent dragons grow to be the second largest dragon, while keeping an average level of competence in agility and fighting, making this the most well-rounded dragon.

No...surely you aren't considering a black dragon?

You just might be that crazy, are you? These flying leviathans are by far the biggest dragon out of all the breeds. They are the Shadow Stalkers; The Living Nightmares; The Flying Death. Taming these dragons will be no simple task as you will soon notice they will outgrow you by a very young age. These dragons have a short temper and a nasty habit of not playing by the rules. If one could successful tame one though... that would be a sight to see. Then again, no one has ever raised a dragon from a hatchling before...ANY type of dragon!

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Hello everyone! I go by the name Mazzy, and I'll be the GM of this RPG. I want to make something very clear right now: This is just going to be a 2-3 person RP, which means I'll only be taking on one or two people to join me on this adventure! Why, you ask? To be honest, I tried this type of RP once before, and I eventually had to abandon it because it overburdened me with too much to keep track of! You'll see why in a second when I go over what I'm offering as apart of this RP. The style we will be playing is that YOU will be the adventitious youth hoping to come and tame a dragon, while I'll be playing as...well, everything else! I will control the environments, NPCs, and random events that may happen over the course of the story.

Another reason why this is only going to be just a view people for now now... I've never done this before! Yes, I will admit to my newbiness when it comes to being a GM. I want to get my feet wet before I jump right in. Once I'm satisfied that I can even handle this RP with one person, I may consider making this a group RP, but until that time it's going to be one person.

What this RP will offer you:
+An engaging and expansive world to expore
+A quest system to keep track of what jobs need to be done
+Working marketplace
+Full map of the valley
+Dragon statistics so you know the well-being of your own dragon
+A unique dragon age-to-skill ratio that is dependent on how active and loyal you are.
+Several grand games for you and your dragon to participate in (races, fights, ect.)
+Scores of likable NPCs to interact with and befriend

What I expect from you:
+Literate RPer (Not for first-timers, sorry!)
+Guaranteed activity (The health of your dragon will depend on it!)
+A love for creativity. Just because I'm the GM, don't feel intimidated to do what you want to do! I'm providing the world and the characters, now you provide the adventure! (Note: I will also be providing quests along the way to help keep it going)
+No post limit! I understand that sometimes a post has to be short to accommodate dialogue, though I would prefer love to see a few paragraphs every post! A short post every now and again is just fine though!

Note that this project is still in it's infancy, and will take a bit longer for me to fully think out. I'm posting this right now to see if anyone would be interested in participating. Should I get some positive feedback, I will eventually make the RP and announce it to any player who asks for it (if you think you would be interested in this RP, post here saying so, and I'll PM you when it's all complete!). In the possibility that more than one person wants to join, then when the RP is created, those applicants will each create a bio for their character, and the ones who I think will click with this story the best will get in. For anyone else I give my sincerest apologies, and the promise that someday in the future I will make this a group RP, and you will be among the first I call.

Implying I get anyone who wants to do this. >.>

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FAQ

Who controls my dragon, me or you?

You do! Let me worry about the boring statistics while you just enjoy time with your dragon.

How will the storyline start out?

With you first entering the Valley. Picking your dragon will be part of the storyline.

You mentioned something about a map. What will be in the valley?

Like I said, this is a work-in-progress, and as such I'm still working on that. I can tell you that there'll be a few distinct districts (Residential, marketplace, ect) for you to explore.

Does my activity REALLY effect my dragon's health?

Oh absolutely! The longer you are away, the greater your dragon's susceptibility to disease. Remember: a happy dragon means better stat bonuses!

What good are stats if I can't do anything with them?

Ah, but you can. Within the world there will be plenty of fun adventures for you and your dragon. The higher your stats, the higher chance of success. Also, certain quests will require certain stats.

I kind of want the black dragon now that you said I was crazy... made me feel all big and stuff. Is it really as hard as you say though?

Yes, a black dragon will be substantially harder to control, and its loyalty harder to earn.

Is the black dragon going to be overpowered?

Not at all! All the dragons will be fairly balanced if you decide to compare them. It comes down to what you're looking for in a dragon: loyalty, speed, intelligence, or size. This isn't to say that if you choose a blue dragon, it won't be loyal to you. It just might be harder to gain its loyalty than a green dragon. Vice versa, it might be a bit more difficult to teach a green dragon to fly as well as a blue dragon.

Feel free to ask any and all questions that you have, and I'll answer them in full.

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Loney's a hit in his Boston debut

By JIMMY GOLEN

AP Sports Writer

Associated Press Sports

updated 5:28 p.m. ET Aug. 26, 2012

BOSTON (AP) - With a well-placed ground ball up the middle, James Loney showed he can fit in at Fenway Park - just like Chavez Ravine.

Loney hit a tying single in his Boston debut, Jacoby Ellsbury drove in the go-ahead run an inning later and the revamped Red Sox bounced back from a nine-player trade and a 12-inning loss to beat the Kansas City Royals 8-6 on Sunday.

"I'm glad I'm here. It's one of the best atmospheres in baseball," Loney said after getting his first AL hit in his first game following the deal that brought him to Boston. "It felt good getting that opportunity, having a chance to deliver. I just want to keep that up."

A day after he was the only major leaguer coming to Boston in a deal that sent Josh Beckett, Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, Nick Punto and more than $250 million in salary to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Loney went 1 for 5. Pedro Ciriaco had three hits, scored twice and drove in two runs for the Red Sox, who won for just the fourth time in 12 games.

Loney also made a nice pickup at first base on a short-hop throw from third baseman Ciriaco, but grounded into a rally-ending double play in the bottom half.

Pedro Beato (1-0) allowed two runs in two-plus innings but got the win on the same day he was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket. Mark Melancon pitched the ninth for his first save.

Will Smith (4-6) allowed five runs - four earned - and nine hits in five-plus innings for Kansas City.

Lorenzo Cain hit a three-run homer as the Royals scored four times with two outs in the fourth to take a 4-2 lead.

"That's the mark of a team that battles, those two-out rallies," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "I don't know if I'd rather have bases loaded with no outs or bases loaded and two outs. We seem to score more runs. We had an opportunity to score a lot more there."

Ciriaco hit a solo homer in the fifth, then Ellsbury singled, advanced on a grounder, stole third and scored on Loney's single to center. Ellsbury's RBI single in the sixth - after the first of two costly errors by shortstop Alcides Escobar - gave the Red Sox the lead.

"I'm trying to field the ball in front of me," Escobar said. "It's hard for me right now. I try to play hard with my defense. I know I can hit right now. I feel really bad right now, two errors in one game is bad for me."

It was 7-4 in the seventh when the Royals loaded the bases with nobody out to chase Beato. Craig Breslow came in and struck out Johnny Giavotella before Eric Hosmer hit a sinking liner that right fielder Cody Ross lost in the sun.

He charged in, ducked, and at the last minute stabbed out his right arm to make the catch; Billy Butler scored from third to make it 7-5, but Ross, as he fell, hit the cutoff man with just enough force to keep the other runners from advancing.

Tony Abreu singled in another run, then Cain struck out looking to end the threat.

Dustin Pedroia added a solo homer in the eighth for Boston.

Boston starter Felix Doubront, who was activated from the disabled list (bruised right knee), struck out seven in five innings, but was charged with four runs and six hits. He is winless in his last five starts.

NOTES: Red Sox DH David Ortiz sat out his second straight game, having played just once since coming off the disabled list after being sidelined with a right Achilles tendon strain. ... The Red Sox also optioned OF Che-Hsuan Lin to Pawtucket. ... Each team committed two errors, but Boston's miscues by Ciriaco and C Ryan Lavarnway did not lead to any runs. Escobar made both of Kansas City's, leading to a total of three unearned runs.

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Loney's a hit in his Boston debut

BOSTON (AP) - With a well-placed ground ball up the middle, James Loney showed he can fit in at Fenway Park - just like Chavez Ravine.

Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/48796332/ns/sports-baseball/

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99 OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THE TOP OF FAYETTEVILLE! This property sits on the south end of Skyline with huge view to the south. This property is being sold ?AS IS, WHERE IS?. There is little value in the home but the value is in the lot. You could possibly restore the original portion of the rock house. $115,000. Call Curtis Wray 527-8765 or 521-6611. MLS#: 660948
LOWELL
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SPRINGDALE
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101 ROD WALLIS SOUNDLY BUILT HOME.
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FAYETTEVILLE
65 RIGGINS CONSTRUCTION open floor plan with formal dining room. Living room opens to kitchen with extra seating at counter top bar. Volume ceiling with beams. Master bedroom includes two closets! 4 bedrooms, 2 Full baths & powder room. Split bedroom floor plan, granite counters, wood floors. $239,000. Call John Car- penter 957-8181 or 521-6611. MLS#: 660747
BENTONVILLE
90 RIGGINS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOP- MENT, WINNER of 6 Parade of Homes 2012 awards & OVERALL BUYERS CHOICE home builder offering new custom homes with low-e windows, crown molding, hand scraped hardwood flooring, granite counter tops, wired for security system, plumbed for central vac, & iPod ready stereo intercom offered in many multi level homes. $439,000. Call Kendall Rig- gins 957-6002 or 521-6611. MLS#: 660933
LOWELL
118 OVER 400FT OF BEAVER LAKE SHORE LINE. the views are to die for on this 13 plus acres. Cedar home on a very private setting on top of the hill with large pasture in front. 4 bedrooms upstairs, 2.5 baths. Large living area and kitchen. 900sf of unfinished upstairs above the garage perfect for a bonus room. $449,900. Call Brad Bruns 466-1700 or 521-6611. MLS#: 661158
SPRINGDALE
521 ON THE WAY TO WAR EAGLE, a double- wide in good shape. In a private setting with lots of wildlife and a place for a garden. Covered front porch. Split floor plan with good size master 7 master bath has garden tub & stand alone shower. Outbuilding has one car garage and shop area with storage on the side. Fenced backyard. $109,900. Call Brad Bruns 466-1700 or 521-6611. MLS#: 656324
FAYETTEVILLE
852 BENTON RIDGE SUBDIVISION?S
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RIGGINS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, WINNER of 6 Parade of Homes 2012 awards & OVERALL BUYERS CHOICE home builder offering new custom homes with low-e windows, crown molding, hand scraped hardwood flooring, granite counter tops, wired for security system, plumbed for central vac, & iPod ready stereo intercom offered in many multi level homes. $195,900. Hosted by HEATHER JOHNSON I-540/W ON ELM SPRINGS RD/N ON BALL TO LEGENDARY S/D ENTRANCE
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97 RIGGINS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOP- MENT, WINNER of 6 Parade of Homes 2012 awards & OVERALL BUYERS CHOICE home builder offering new custom homes with low-e windows, crown molding, hand scraped hardwood flooring, granite counter tops, wired for security system, plumbed for central vac, & iPod ready stereo intercom offered in many multi level homes. $438,500. Call Kendall Rig- gins 957-6002 or 521-6611. MLS#: 660936
FAYETTEVILLE
314 CUTE 3BR HOME IN WILLOW SPRINGS. Privacy fence & Rainbird sprin- kler system, tile floors. $129,900. Call Chase Miller 530-9777 or 521-6611. MLS#: 660191
FAYETTEVILLE
525 GREAT LOCATION for U of A stu- dents. Less than one mile from U of A. 3 BRS, 2.5 baths, oversized fenced lot for pets. Zoned for residential or commercial. Well positioned for salon, spa or rental investment. $127,900. Call Linda Gaddy 236-1886 or Anna Mullis-Manthe 957- 7678 MLS#: 657402
FAYETTEVILLE
897 CHARMING BUNGALOW conveniently lo- cated to UofA campus, downtown Fayetteville & easy access to I-540. This home has living room, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms & one bathroom. Lots of nice trees & some recent updates. Great in- vestment property! $75,000. Call Martha Hague- wood 601-7921 or 521-6611. MLS#: 650760

HINDSVILLE
341 ALL BRICK HOME with metal roof, top of hill, great barn and shed, good works pens, nice garden area, great view, spring fed pond, good fences. $199,900. Call Tex Holt 479-530-1191. MLS#: 642848
FARMINGTON
602 WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME on 1 acre just west of Farmington. Walk out basement area would be great for in-law setup. Just needs kitchenette. Beautifully decorated and nice floor plan. Lots of new or near new items. Low price for a lot of house. Has a lot to offer that you don?t see from the street. $249,000. Call Gary Boyle 263-7727 or 521-6611. MLS#: 656229
SILOAM SPRINGS
910 GREAT PRICE ON A NICE HOME
close to all of Siloam Springs. Lots of re- modeling done. New floors, appliances, cabinets, and much more. Privacy fenced backyard and a patio for outdoor enjoy- ment. Low traffic culdesac street. $79,000. Call Gary Boyle 267-7727 or 521-6611. MLS#: 651607
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3 BEDROOMS, 4 CAR GARAGE & in- door workshop on one level! Many custom features in this gorgeous Pinnacle home. Travertine flooring, huge master suite w/ unbelievable closet & open floor plan. Call Meza Harris 366- 2626 or Nicki Rogers 659-2631. (640764)
CENTERTON
SPACE AND CURB APPEAL. 5 BRs or 4 BR & bonus room. Beautiful crown mould- ing throughout. Formal dining w/hard- wood floors. Custom Cabinets, SS appli- ances, granite countertops. $181,000. Call The Moore Team 246- 1683. (654039)
ROGERS
GOLF MEMBERSHIP CONVEYS when you purchase this 5255 SF Shadow Valley home. 5BR/4BA, bonus room, 3 car garage! Plan- tation shutters, double sided FP, gourmet kitchen, tornado shelter & sunroom. Call Meza Harris 479-366-2626 or Nicki Rogers 479-659-2631. (657896)
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IN SHADOW VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB. Corner lot w/fenced in backyard. Granite countertops, hardwood floors, cov?d deck, faux finishes, office & bonus room. Comes w/golf membership valued at $5,000. $369,000. Hosted by Cory Parker. (649908) From I-540 take Promenade Exit/East to Pinnacle after circle take left/Right to Southgate Road/Left into Shadow Valley subd/At stop sign, make a Right to Shadow Valley Rd/Right to Osage Creek/Left on Inglewood Ct/House on corner
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PINEVILLE
205 ACRE FARM w/2 acre pond, fenced & cross fenced, leased for cattle, 3BR, 2 bath, double wide mobile home that rents for $500/month. Main house is 2600 sq ft w/3BR/2 baths! Call Bernard Jones 479- 633-5290. (631019)
ROGERS
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ROGERS
LAKEFRONT w/easy access to water & dock! Close to town yet private w/4BR/3 full baths & 2 car garage! Open & bright w/windows & balconies to enjoy the lakev- iew! Call Meza Harris 479-366-2626 or Nicki Rogers 479- 659-2631. (653318)
BENTONVILLE
ALL BRICK HOME ON CORNER LOT PRICED TO SELL. Pergo floors, large great room with fireplace, sunroom, nice master suite and fenced yard. Call Phil Fielding 479-531-7941. (658439)
BELLA VISTA
GREAT STARTER HOME. 3BR/2 full baths, oversized garage w/workshop area. Nice deck overlooking woods. Cul-de-sac. Large kitchen, dining & living room. Bentonville schools. Only $89,000. Motivated seller. Call Amy Rollins 479-366-7677. (657989)
NOEL
RUSTIC, CAPE COD STYLE HOUSE
with azalea garden on 40 or 50 acres SET IN Pine trees. 2 story, 3 bed/2 bath with beautiful view and very peaceful. 30?60 shop and carport. Call Maydelle Bayona. (651896)
NEW LISTING
BENTONVILLE ? CLOSE TO CRYSTAL BRIDG- ES in the Chapel Hill subd! 4800 SF, 4BR/4.5BA, 3 car garage. Community pool, recreation room & trails! Gorgeous woodwork, mouldings, wood floors & architectural detail. Media & game room. Call Meza Harris 479-366-2626 or Nicki Rogers 479-659- 2631. (662129)
NEW LISTING
BENTONVILLE ? EVERYTHING you could want in this custom built 3 level home in a sought out after neighborhood. 5BR, 3 car garage, 4922 SF, in ground pool. $498,500. Call Fred Johnson 531-8233 or Janice Smith 366-4482. (662536)
ROGERS
VARIOUS SIZES OF LEASE SPACE ON WALNUT STREET. Excellent signage, great place for your retail/office needs. Call Jeff Allen 246-1657. (648248)
ROGERS
$117,000. VERY UNIQUE 2,034 SQ FT HOME. 3 bedroom, one of a kind. High wood ceilings and large living area. Call Kathy Bell 479-531-3876. (654805)
ROGERS
NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE PEAKS
by Promenade Mall! 3BR/2.5BA, large bo- nus room, formal dining, eat-in kitchen & 3 car garage! Wood flooring, crown mould- ing & granite! Call Meza Harris 366-2626 or Nicki Rogers 659- 2631. (650956)
BELLA VISTA
PRICED TO SELL! Cute 3BR/2BA on quiet street close to Metfield Golf. New carpet & fresh paint throughout. Detached workshop 18?x13 w/overhead door. Fire- place in den. Only $94,500. Call Ruby Ball 621-1233. (608286)
JOPLIN
GATED GORGEOUS ESTATE ON 10 ACRES M/L. Pond, 10,820 SF, 3 car ga- rage, 3 baths, basement. Built in 2002 (RV parking w/water, elec). 3/4 iron fence in footing, detached workshop with 1/2 bath. Call Maydelle Bayona. (643025)
PEA RIDGE
BIG SUGAR BEAUTY! Beautiful 4BR home sitting on a large, very private lot just above Big Sugar Golf Course. Multi-coffed ceilings, beautiful woodwork. 3 car garage, large covered patio! Only $309,000. Call Martha Prowell 640-4633. (654313)
NEW LISTING
ROGERS ? 1 LEVEL 1550 SQ FT UP- DATED BRICK HOME IS READY FOR YOU! 3BR/2 bath, open kitchen/family room, perfect for entertaining. $119,900. Call Nancy Jones 936-4005 or Tayna Sage 877-0396. (662328)
NEW LISTING
BENTONVILLE ? CUTE AND NEAT 3BR/ 2BA. Like new interior w/many additional improvements, large master BR and bath. Corner fireplace & beautiful ceiling treat- ment create the perfect living area. Call Martha Odle. (662416)
BENTONVILLE
YES, YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL! Beauti- ful private home on 2.80 acres minutes to I-540, downtown B?ville & Walmart HO. Saltwater swimming pool w/cool decking. Split floor plan, tile & wood floors. Extra storage. B?ville schools. Call Maria Fairch- ild or Cory Parker. (656888)
ROGERS
HOUSE & 20 ACRES OF PASTURE
within minutes of downtown Rogers. 3200 SF ranch style home. Sunroom, in- ground pool, 8 car garage. 5760 SF pole barn plus horsebarn. $875,000. Call Fred Johnson 531-8233 or Janice Smith 366- 4482. (628618)
ROGERS
1.67 +/- AC TRACT W/HOME OFFICE/ GREENHOUSE. Irrigated, shade, build- ings, storage or shop areas. Zoned C-2, 205? +/- frontage on Hwy 102/Hudson. Only 1.5 miles to I-540. Call Bill McClard. (653890)
ROGERS
AMAZING LOCATION W/3.1 ACRES AVAILABLE. Endless possibilities! Flat land, high traffic count. Zoned industrial on each side. Prime commercial location! Farm house in good shape. Call Meza Harris 366-2626 or Nicki Rogers 659-2631. (543306)
ROGERS
LOCATION, LOCATION! 3108 SF beauty w/4BRs & bonus room on 0.68 acre cul- de-sac lot in Bel Air Subd off Olive & 28th! Fantastic curb appeal, lovely interior w/ex- tra storage & superb lot! Call Meza Harris 479-366-2626 or Nicki Rogers 479-659- 2631. (657957)
BELLA VISTA
$53,100. FANNIE MAE. B?ville schools. 2-3 BR, 2 BA, lovely 4 Season room, up- dated. Private yard w/fence. 1443 h/c SF (m/l) + additional 336 SF. Call Holli Car- penter 479-644-1853. (658085)

OPEN HOUSE 2-4
BEAUTY IN BELLA VISTA! 2BR/2BA, over 1400 SF. Will not be disappointed in what you see inside & out! Lots of updates, nice sized bedrooms, huge deck w/ enclosed patio. Well cared for home in great location. Only $127,500. Hosted by Jennifer Fuller. (661030) 71 North to Trafalgar/East to Commonwealth/Turn Right, then Left on Duxford Circle on your Left
3 DUXFORD CIR BELLA VISTA
NEW LISTING
GARFIELD ? 8.95 ACRES MOSTLY ROLLING PASTURE LAND with a single wide mobile home consisting of 924 sq ft, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Includes a separate barn/shop. $65,000. Call Jeff Mortensen 640-2900. (662207)
CENTERTON
TRULY A BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS HOME! 4BR/2BA, 2600 SF. Enjoy a summer barbeque in the private fenced backyard. Don?t miss seeing this beautiful spacious home. Priced to sell at $199,900. Call Mary Halstead 381-7075. (657232)
BENTONVILLE
WONDERFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME by Riggins with all the bells & whistles! 3411 +/- SF under construction in Quailridge. Hurry to pick your colors! $326,112. Call Deb Welch to see it 640- 7654. (656761)
ROGERS
NEAT HOME FOR 1ST TIME BUYERS.
2 bedroom, wood floors, some new win- dows, refrigerator stays. Large lot, 17?12 storage building. $54,500. Call Connie Bentley 640-0126 or 246-1613. (658682)
ROGERS
ADORABLE ALL BRICK, MAINTE- NANCE FREE HOUSE. One owner well maintained 1500 SF. 3BR/2BA, large living room w/brick FP w/gas logs. Split BR plan, cov?d patio, large fenced backyard. Great neighborhood. All for only $115,000. Call Martha Prowell. (657993)
BENTONVILLE
THE GREENEST YARD ON THE STREET! Huge living room w/vaulted ceil- ing and gas log fireplace. 3 Bd/2 Bath with fenced backyard. All brick exterior. Call Meza Harris 479-366-2626 or Nicki Rog- ers 479-659-2631 (652613)
CAVE SPRINGS
4 BED/3.5 BATH 2,755 SQ FT HOME on .82 acre. Large open kitchen & family room. Beautifully trimmed out! Wood floors and much more. ?Bentonville Schools? Call Jeff Mortensen 640-2900.(622507)
SPRINGDALE
ESTATE HOME. 6000 SF, 5BR/4.5BA + 12 acres & guest house. Bring the horses, 4 stall pole barn, indoor heated pool with waterfall slide and diving board. So beauti- ful, your guests won?t want to leave. Call Maydelle Bayona 936-1035. (617004)
OPEN HOUSE 1-3
COUNTRY LIVING W/CITY AMENITIES. Close to downtown Rogers & 540. Located in beautiful Brush Creek. Lg 2BD/2.5BA, sunroom, screened porch, 2 car garage sitting on a wooded lot. Hosted by Janice Smith $129,900 (656741) Hwy 94 N, R into middle entrance of Brush Creek onto Yocam, R onto Alton Circle to property.
53 ALTON CIR ROGERS
NEW LISTING
SPRINGDALE ? LOVELY WELL MAIN- TAINED HOME in well established subd. A must see 3BR/2BA, LR, study, spacious family room w/woodburning FP. Beautiful fenced backyard w/storage/shop, cov?d patio. 2 car garage. $129,900. Call Ben Carson 531-2462. (662296)
ROGERS
NESTLED NEAR HOBBS STATE PARK & WAR EAGLE, you?ll find a well main- tained home with charm & warmth. 4BR/2 bath and carport. Call Martha Prowell 479-640-4633. (647540)
ROGERS
LAKE FRONT PROPERTY, great views, easy to water. Completely remodeled & updated 2011. Like new, over 3000 SF, 3BR/3BA, 3 FPs, large deck & patio, boat slip w/left + 2 ski lifts. Only $399,000. Call Martha Prowell for your private showing today. 479-640- 4633 (656657)
BENTONVILLE
6000 SF DESIGNED FOR DISTINCTIVE TASTE. 5 bedrooms, over 5 bathrooms, 2 living areas with media system, exquisite lighting, 2 FPs, gorgeous cabinetry, large pool & trek decks, 3 bay garage. $735,000. Call the Moore Team 246-1683. (649253)
BENTONVILLE
BRAND NEW! En- ergy efficient Craftsman style new homes. Lots of ameni- ties, great location
and very affordable. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths.
$131,500. Call Fred Johnson 531-8233 or Janice Smith 366-4482. (641995)
BENTONVILLE
MUSEUM DISTRICT! Great 5-plex close to Crystal Bridges. Extremely nice units. Great income potential. $186,500. Call Ted Viala. (651957)
CENTERTON
SPECTACULAR BRICK HOME of ex- treme quality. Hardwood floors through- out except tile in wet areas. Huge privacy fenced yard w/covered patio. Security sys- tem. Move in ready. $127,000. Call Donna Bell 479-644-1982 dbell@lindsey.com or Eric Bell 479-544-6135 ebell@lindsey. com (649624)
CAVE SPRINGS
CENTRALLY LOCATED TO ALL OF NWA! 4BR home offers office, game room, 3 car garage, formal dining & stor- age on 0.6 acre lot! Neighborhood pool & clubhouse in beautiful subd. Call Meza Harris 479-366-2626 or Nicki Rogers 479- 659-2631. (653933)

3 OPEN HOUSES 2-4
NEW CONSTRUCTION IN WARREN GLEN. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 car garage. 4502 and 4506 has a formal dining & living room, family room & bonus room. 4503 has formal dining, family room & bonus room. Lots of wood flooring, granite, gas cook top, wall oven, fenced backyards. Community pool. Hosted by Jerry Danehower. From SW Bellview St, turn West on West Dr then North on SW 46th St/Right on Warbal St/Left on SW 45th St/Left on Mourning Dove

Filed under : Bella Vista, Bentonville, Cave Springs, Centerton, Fayetteville, Garfield, Hindsville, Lincoln, Lindsey & Associates, Lowell, Pea Ridge, Prime Location, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale

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Sports question: Adrian Gonzalez was claimed on waivers by the Dodgers on Friday...

They've made nothing but mistakes this season. They traded Youk for no reason, they keep putting Beckett out there to pitch, Valentine has had NO warnings, notices or whatever, but can have say in the firing of the pitching coach. This has ...

not been Adrian's best season, but at least he's out there doing his job!! If he does get traded, that will just be another notch in the f*ck up belt. I as a fan never thought things could get worse than the way they ended last year, but I guess I was wrong. I guess last year when John Henry fell on his yacht, he lost some common sense! SMH at the whole team and this season!!

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Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on moon, dies

U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong, known for being the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82, weeks after undergoing heart surgery.

By Alan Boyle

Editor's note: An early headline on this story briefly misstated Neil Armstrong's name.

First moonwalker Neil Armstrong's death at the age of 82 marks the passing of a "reluctant American hero," as well as the dimming of the Space Age's brightest moment.

His death followed complications from heart-bypass surgery he underwent this month, Armstrong's family said today in a statement released by NASA. The first public report?of?Armstrong's death came via NBC News' Cape Canaveral correspondent, Jay Barbree, a longtime friend.?

Armstrong has been immortalized in human history as the first human to set foot on a celestial body beyond Earth. "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind," he radioed back to Earth from the moon on July 20, 1969.

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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said that "as long as there are history books, Neil Armstrong will be included in them."

Armstrong's fellow moonwalker on the Apollo 11 mission, Buzz Aldrin, was among the legions mourning his passage. "We are missing a great spokesman and leader in the space program," Aldrin said in a BBC interview. He said he'd remember Armstrong "as being a very capable commander and leader of an achievement that will be recognized until man sets foot on the planet Mars."

Michael Collins, the crewmate who circled the moon in the Apollo 11 command module while Armstrong and Aldrin took that first trip to the lunar surface, also paid tribute to his commander in a NASA statement: "He was the best, and I will miss him terribly."

President Barack Obama said that Armstrong and his crew "carried with them the aspirations of an entire nation," and that the first steps on the moon "delivered a moment of human achievement that will never be forgotten."

"Today, Neil's spirit of discovery lives on in all the men and women who have devoted their lives to exploring the unknown ? including those who are ensuring that we reach higher and go further in space," Obama said in a White House statement. "That legacy will endure ? sparked by a man who taught us the enormous power of one small step."

NBC's Bruce Hall looks back at the career of famed U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong, who died Saturday at the age of 82.

The "one small step" served as the climax of a superpower space race with the Soviet Union, and arguably established the United States' primacy in outer space for decades to come. But Apollo 11 also set a precedent for peaceful cooperation in space. "We came in peace for all mankind," the plaque left behind on the moon read. At one point during Armstrong's first moonwalk, he stopped for what he called a "tender moment" and set down a patch to commemorate NASA astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts who died in the course of their duties.

Before and after the moon
The Ohio-born Armstrong began his career in aerospace as a Navy fighter pilot who served with distinction in the Korean War. During the 1950s, he was a test pilot with experience flying more than 200 kinds of aircraft. He was accepted into NASA's second astronaut class in 1962, and during his mission as Gemini 8 commander in 1966, he tamed his wildly spinning capsule and brought it in for an emergency landing.

That quiet cool served him well during Apollo 11, when he had to take manual control of the lunar module, nicknamed Eagle, during the landing. When the craft touched down in the moon's Sea of Tranquility, less than 30 seconds' worth of fuel remained.

"Tranquility Base here," Armstrong reported to Mission Control. "The Eagle has landed."

Armstrong and Aldrin spent more than 21 hours on the lunar surface, including two and a half hours' worth of moonwalking. They were amazed to come back to Earth and see how billions of people across the planet had followed their exploits. "Neil, look up there," Aldrin told him as he pointed at a TV screen. "We missed the whole thing."

After his moon mission, Armstrong took a low profile, becoming what his family called a "reluctant American hero who always believed he was just doing his job." He left NASA in 1971, and took on executive positions in the aerospace industry as well as a teaching position in the University of Cincinnati's engineering department. ?Armstrong served on several policy commissions, including the presidential panel that investigated the 1986 Challenger explosion.

Concerned about future spaceflight
In his latter years, Armstrong became increasingly concerned about America's continuing leadership in space. He was a strong proponent of efforts to send American astronauts back to the moon, and feared that NASA's cancellation of its return-to-the-moon program would cede America's position as a leader in space exploration to other nations.?

"Some question why America should return to the moon," Armstrong told a House committee in 2010. "'After all,' they say, 'we have already been there.' I find that mystifying. It would be as if 16th-century monarchs proclaimed that 'we need not go to the New World, we have already been there."

When NBC's Jay Barbree asked Armstrong last month to reflect on the future of spaceflight, for the 43rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing, the former astronaut pointed to remarks in which he said the lunar environment was "an exceptional location to learn about traveling to more distant places."

I am persuaded that a return to the moon would be the most productive path to expanding the human presence in the solar system," he wrote.

Armstrong was famous for staying out of fame's spotlight as much as he could. Some outsiders may have faulted him for his reticence, but not his fellow astronauts.

"Most of our group?in those days could have accomplished?the challenge of the mission," Apollo 7 astronaut Walt Cunningham told NBC News' James Oberg in an email, "but I do not know?a one that could have handled the?resulting notoriety as well as Neil did."?

Over the past year, Armstrong was a bit more in the public eye. Last November, he and other space pioneers ? including Aldrin, Collins and John Glenn, the first American in orbit ??were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.

In February, Armstrong spoke at Ohio State University during a February event honoring the 50th anniversary of Glenn's history-making spaceflight. In May, Armstrong joined Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida to support the opening of the National Flight Academy, which aims to teach math and science to kids through an aviation-oriented camp.

Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon and his now famous first words.

On Aug. 7, just two days after his 82nd birthday, Armstrong underwent quadruple-bypass heart surgery after flunking a medical stress test. At the time, his wife, Carol, reported that her husband was "doing great" ? but today the family said complications from that surgery led to his death.

"While we mourn the loss of a very good man, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves," the family said in today's statement.?"For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request. Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink."

Armstrong is survived by his wife, two sons, a stepson and stepdaughter, 10 grandchildren, a brother and a sister, NASA said.

Quick bites about Neil Armstrong:

• Armstrong 's interest in flight began in childhood: He earned his pilot's license while still a boy.
• Armstrong's pulse was measured at 150 beats per minute as he guided the lunar lander to the moon's surface, NASA said. "I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats," Armstrong once said. "I don't intend to waste any of mine."
• Asked about his experience on the moon, he told CBS: "It's an interesting place to be. I recommend it."
• A crater on the moon is named for Armstrong. It is located about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from the site of the landing.
• In 2005 Armstrong was upset to learn that his barber had sold clippings of his hair to a collector for $3,000. The man who bought the hair refused to return it, saying he was adding it to his collection of locks from Abraham Lincoln, Napoleon, Marilyn Monroe, Albert Einstein and others.
• Although he was famously reticent, Armstrong once appeared in a TV commercial for the U.S. automaker Chrysler. He said he made the ad because of Chrysler's engineering history and his desire to help the company out of financial troubles. Armstrong also recorded public service announcements from NASA to promote the agency's Constellation back-to-the-moon program, which was later canceled.

More about Neil Armstrong's life and legacy:

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This report was last updated at 7:55 p.m. ET and includes reporting by Reuters and The Associated Press.

Alan Boyle is NBCNews.com's science editor. Connect with the Cosmic Log community by "liking" the log's?Facebook page, following?@b0yle on Twitter?and adding the?Cosmic Log page?to your Google+ presence. To keep up with Cosmic Log as well as NBCNews.com's other stories about science and space, sign up for the Tech & Science newsletter, delivered to your email in-box every weekday. You can also check out?"The Case for Pluto,"?my book about the dwarf planet and the search for new worlds.

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