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“I didn’t know what to feel at the moment because there was so much going on, but after I took some time and realized I made history, it felt great and I’m proud of myself,” Kling said.
Kling’s historic kick made her an instant celebrity around town.
Kling’s introduction to kicking has familiar roots. She played soccer for 10 years, club and high school. As a freshman at Vineland, she played on the junior varsity squad along with her two club teams.
Watching her older brother Robert kick for the Fighting Clan last season put the idea in her head that maybe she could try the sport. It wasn’t until she went to a kicking camp with Robert and saw another girl participating that she knew she wanted to make it a reality.
Kling began to work out with the same instructor as her brother did, the area’s famous kicking guru Jim Cooper, who broke down her soccer technique and installed the form of a place kicker.
Kling had several attempts in scrimmages, but the spotlight during the regular-season opener at Gittone Stadium proved to be a little warmer. This was different since defenders were coming with a full rush. After her first attempt was blocked, she converted her second opportunity.
Kling approached coach Dan Russo in the spring to ask if she could have an opportunity to come out for the team.
Kling said she was nervous when she joined the team at first, but was comforted when she experienced a feeling of belonging with the other players right away.
Russo didn’t expect there to be any rifts in the ranks.
“Everybody in this program wants to win football games, that’s it,” Russo said.
While Kling is limited to just kicking extra points right now, she said her goal is to handle kickoffs and shorter field goals next season.
Kling isn’t the only girl to be playing football in the city limits either. Rylee Howerton lines up at tight end for the Vineland Midget Football League’s Colts.
And for those younger girls who want to give kicking a football a chance, Kling had some simple advice.
“If that’s what you want to do," she said, "go do it and work hard."
Emile Hirsch and Holliday Grainger star in the TV retelling of the outlaw couple.
The Bonnie & Clyde TV miniseries has released a trailer.
Emile Hirsch and Holliday Grainger star in the titular roles in the two-part series.
A&E, Lifetime and History have collaborated on the show based on the lives of the famous outlaw couple Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
The story was famously adapted to film by director Arthur Penn in his 1967 Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty-starring movie.
Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Sarah Hyland, Lane Garrison, Elizabeth Reaser, Austin Hebert and Dale Dickey will also feature in Bruce Beresford's new adaptation.
Bonnie & Clyde will air in the US on December 8 and 9.
Ziggy Marley headlines Reggae Fest at the Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, July 30.
Friday, I highly recommend Savages and Head Wound City at the Observatory North Park, followed by the after-party with a Head Wound City DJ set at the Hideout. Last time Savages played in San Diego was about a year ago (sold out) at the Casbah. It was one of my favorite shows of 2015. Don’t miss 'em this time around. Elsewhere, the Del Mar Summer Concert Series features Fitz & the Tantrums and local artist Elise Trouw at the Del Mar Racetrack; night two of the Wailers with Mind Body & Soul Band are at the Belly Up; Zella Day and the Palms are at Quartyard; The Kneehighs CD Release with Parker Edison, DJ Nicksta and Billy Galewood takes over the Casbah; The Mystery Lights, the Loons and Warbly Jets hit Soda Bar (check out the SoundDiego interview with the Mystery Lights); Le Chateau, Hexa and Astral Touch are at the Whistle Stop; The End, Marujah, Hocus and Radios Silent take over the Ken Club; and Garden Echo, Sama Dams, Guides and Soft Lions play at the Merrow. Get your dance on with Dazzla at El Dorado, Ookay at Omnia and Alle Farben at Bang Bang.
Saturday, Reggae Fest with Ziggy Marley hits the Del Mar Racetrack; The Wailers performing “Exodus” with 2 Tone Sounds are at the Belly Up; Sublime with Rome, Dirty Heads, Tribal Seeds and Bleeker play at Sleep Train Amphitheatre; Julieta Venegas is at House of Blues; Oh Pep!, the dabbers and Blood Ponies play at the Casbah; Weirdos, Social Spit and the Downs Family take over the Ken Club; and John Meeks (record release), Pall Jenkins and Preston Swirnoff play at Soda Bar. Dance options include Club Sabbat at Numb3rs with yours truly; Booty Bassment at the Whistle Stop; Karma Kid at Bang Bang; and Sultan + Shepard at Omnia.
Sunday, Honne headlines at the Casbah; Honeyhoney and Korey Dane are at the Belly Up; and C.W. Stoneking, Miss Erika Davies and Stephen El Rey hit Soda Bar.
Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS is currently mounting a $100,000 ad campaign in support of comprehensive immigration reform. But while the tax-exempt group’s relatively modest spending on this issue — along with Rove’s personal advocacy for a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrations — is in line with the majority of the nation, its previous spending has strongly undermined the pro-reform cause.
Crossroads GPS and its affiliated American Crossroads super PAC spent more than $23 million on “independent” expenditures in support of eleven Senate Republicans in the 2010 and 2012 campaigns (either with messages support them or attacking their Democratic opponents).
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) said in January that she would oppose any bill that includes a path to citizenship, explaining, “You cannot reward people with citizenship who have broken the laws.” Last month, she reiterated that her views have not changed on this.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) announced Sunday that he will oppose the bill.
Sens. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) both joined Boozman, Fischer, and other opponents of the bill in signing a letter Monday demanding that debate on the bill be significantly extended.
Those five Senators benefited from more than $15 million combined in Crossroads spending.
Crossroads beneficiaries included some Senators who have indicated a willingness to back the bill — among them, Gang of Eight member and sometimes supporter Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). But even he joined the other 10 beneficiaries to voted for at least one of three “poison pill” amendments designed to effectively kill the bill’s pathway to citizenship.
If the immigration reform bill fails to get the required 60 votes in the Senate — or fails to attract enough Republican support to get it through the GOP-controlled House of Representatives — Crossroads will deserve a good deal of the blame, given the opponents it helped elect. But it is worth noting that if Crossroads had been more successful in 2010 and 2012, the bill’s prospects would be a lot worse still. The two entities spent more than $13 million in support of 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney, plus about $100 million against President Barack Obama. While the Obama administration has mounted a full-scale campaign for the bill, Romney vocally opposed (and still opposes) a path to citizenship and proposed to encourage “self deportation” by making life miserable for immigrants. Under a President Romney, such a reform bill would have been unthinkable.
Additionally, the organizations spent more than $57 million to help 15 unsuccessful 2010 and 2012 Senate nominees in who opposed “amnesty” for undocumented immigrants. These included former Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO), former Sen. George Allen (R-VA), former Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA), former Rep. Connie Mack IV (R-FL), Treasurer of State Richard Mourdock (R-IN), and former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R-WI). Former State Assemblywoman Sharron Angle (R-NV), who benefited from $3.8 million in Crossroads spending for her and against Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D), actually created a campaign website mocking Reid by showcasing a fake Monopoly-like board game called “Harry Reid’s Amnesty Game: Fun For The Whole Illegal Family.” Her campaign also sent mailings to voters, slamming her opponent as “An Illegal Immigrant’s Best Friend.” Rove highlighted his support for Angle on Fox News to prove his Tea Party credibility.
On Wednesday October 21, the Friends of Sussexdown charity (originally founded by the Shoreham Royal Air Forces Association), along with current owners, Care South, celebrated 50 years of the Royal Air Force Association’s (RAFA) support at Sussexdown care home in Storrington.
The Friends of Sussexdown are collaborating with Care South staff at the home to organise a celebration to mark the milestone.
The home’s Head Chef, Dickie Dore, prepared a delicious lunch for residents, their families and staff. Guests were invited to wear 60s-inspired clothing and RAF veterans at the home were encouraged to wear their medals and decorations. The Friends of Sussexdown have been organising a display of photographs of the home in one of the lounges.
Sussexdown was first opened as a care home in 1965 by the Air Chief Commandant, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester.
The home was originally owned by RAFA until 2007, when it was acquired by Care South, a leading provider of high quality residential and home care services across the South of England.
RAFA continues to be involved in the home, regularly raising money to provide activities, entertainment and outings for the residents of Sussexdown – many of whom are RAF veterans.
Speaking before the event, home manager at Care South’s Sussexdown care home, Heather Rogers, said: “We are really looking forward to our celebration, which will give our residents, their families and our staff the chance to socialise together and to celebrate this much loved care home.
Paula Keene, Chairman of The Friends of Sussexdown, said: “This event to mark 50 years of RAFA support at Sussexdown pays tribute to all the people who make and have made the home such a special, caring place.
The photography exhibition will be displayed at Sussexdown for residents and their families to view from Monday October 19 to Sunday October 25.
Visitors will also be able to view photos from the opening at the home’s Christmas Fayre, which will be held on Saturday 5 December.
Report and picture contributed by Stephanie Muir.
Bryan Murray passed away on Saturday, August 12.
OTTAWA, ON—The Ottawa Senators announced that Bryan Murray, 74, ex-NHL coach and general manager, died on Saturday, August 12, from colon cancer.
Murray’s coaching career commenced in 1981 with the Washington Capitals, with whom he received the Jack Adams Award as the NHL Coach of the Year. The Capitals fired Murray midway through the 1989-1990 season and he was replaced by his younger brother, Terry, (who would also coach the Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, and Los Angeles Kings).
The native of Shawville, Quebec would go on to serve as both a general manager and coach (for two and three-year increments of each stint) for the Detroit Red Wings (1990-1994), Florida Panthers (1994-1998), Anaheim Ducks (2001-2004), and, his most recent, the Ottawa Senators (2007-2016).
The Senators first disclosed Murray’s cancer diagnosis in July 2014, during which he was reportedly receiving treatment. In November of that year, Murray confirmed that his cancer had reached stage four and spread to his lungs and liver.
Murray coached 1,239 games in 18 seasons. In 17 of them, he posted a 623-465-23 record and 131 ties. Numerous NHL staff members have expressed condolences and gratitude for Murray’s 35 years of commitment to the League.
“Bryan Murray’s strength and character were reflected in the teams he coached and the teams he built over decades of front office excellence. While his warmth and dry sense of humor were always evident, they were accompanied by the fiery competitiveness and determination that were his trademarks. As we mourn Bryan’s passing, we celebrate his many contributions to the game — as well as his courage. The National Hockey League family sends our deepest condolences, comfort and support to Bryan’s family, his many friends and all whose lives he influenced,” contended Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner.
Among other League staffers who spoke about Murray are Chuck Fletcher, GM for the Minnesota Wild (who worked for Murray with the Ducks in 2003), David Poile, GM for the Nashville Predators (who served as that for the Capitals during Murray’s coaching stint), and Brian Burke, GM for Anaheim.
Murray is survived by his wife, Geri, and two daughters, Heide and Brittany, his brother, Terry, 67, and nephew, Tim Murray, an ice hockey executive who was most recently the GM for the Buffalo Sabres (2014-2017).
“He is a top 10 coach, a top 10 GM, and he could have been a top 10 talent evaluator if that’s the role he had have wanted to take, except that he loved coaching so much. The GM part of it just came out of coaching. Coaching was his first love. There are a lot of really good GMs. There are a lot of really good coaches and there are a lot of really good scouts. But there are very, very few that could combine all three. From a hockey end of it, that’s his legacy that he was great at all aspects of the game, not just one aspect of the game,” Tim, 53, said of his uncle.
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In 1995, Mark Waid succeeded Mark Gruenwald on Captain America, after the late writer and editor’s prolific decade-long run on the character. With the stories “Operation: Rebirth” and “Man Without a Country,” Waid's run on the title became one of the most critically acclaimed books of the era. Waid’s tenure as Captain America writer was cut short by the year-long “Heroes Reborn” initiative, after which he returned for another 23 issues and the Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty spinoff title, wrapping both in 1999. Even after more than a decade, Mark Waid and Captain America are still strongly associated with each other — which is precisely why it’s a big deal that he’s writing Steve Rogers again in the upcoming five-issue miniseries Captain America: Man Out of Time, announced Thursday afternoon during the "Mondo Marvel" panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego.
Teaming with artist Jorge Molina, the story deals with Captain America’s enormous adjustment upon being defrosted by the Avengers and waking up in a different time — in this series, a much more modern era than the one of Avengers #4. We caught up with Waid and series editor Tom Brevoort to find out how Cap will face his strange new world.
Newsarama: Mark, obvious question first — how fun is it to get a chance to write Captain America again?
Mark Waid: Great fun, but a daunting task. There may have been more great Captain America stories told in the last 10 years than in any other decade, so the bar's definitely been set high.
Nrama: Tom, what can you tell us about the process involved in getting Mark Waid back on a Cap book? Is it something that had been in the works for a while?
Tom Brevoort: There wasn't all that much to it. I simply called Mark up and pitched him the general concept for the series. I tend to know him well enough at this point to have a decent grasp on what sorts of stories and projects are likely to interest him.
Nrama: This series is about Captain American adjusting to modern life after being frozen since World War II. What is it about this period in the character's history that you find to be especially rich territory worth exploring?
Waid: The adjustment Steve Rogers had to make. Remember, in 1964, when this story was first told by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, everyone in the Marvel Universe reacted with celebration to Cap's return largely because most Americans knew who he was and had missed him. But by the Sliding Scale of Marvel History, as we retell the story, Cap woke up much closer to the dawn of the 21st century, nearly six decades after he'd vanished. Most Americans of that era, if they know him at all, regard him as a myth from the past and, today, probably just some actor hired as a cynical publicity stunt to generate goodwill for this new team New Yorkers have been hearing about called "The Avengers."
Nrama: The Captain America you wrote was one who had been used to modern life for years. How is this Captain America different — not just a man out of time, but also a Captain America that is waking up in a world filled with superhuman folks?
Waid: Oh, he'll definitely feel a little outclassed at first, power-wise. When he disappeared, how many superhumans were there? And how many are there now?
Nrama: Is this series strictly in-continuity, or maybe something that doesn't necessarily contradict anything, but doesn't adhere to any specific continuity, either? Or something else entirely? Essentially, will the Avengers team that found Captain America in Avengers #4 be the same one that finds him here?
Waid: In my retelling, the Avengers who find Captain America are Silverclaw, Rage, Sersi and Demoltion Man. Kidding. I kid. Absolutely they'll be the same Avengers. And the story should slot pretty neatly into established continuity without breaking anything; I'll do my best to get that right.
Nrama: This definitely seems like more of a personal, cerebral story, but I'm sure there are some external threats that Captain America will face, too. What can you tell us about which antagonists we might see in series?
Waid: Tom and I discussed this, and he's been very supportive with the idea that while we both want some good Captain America action in this, it seems hokey and familiar and predictable to build an overarching plot on the nefarious machinations of some supervillain. This is more of an internal story with internal conflict. And with shield-slinging.
Nrama: Will Captain America seek the advice of those who were also around in WWII — Namor, Nick Fury — but had the advantage of being able to progress along with society?
Waid: At least at first, he won't have met those characters. But that's a very good suggestion and consider it filed away for reference.
What are you looking forward to with Mark Waid writing Captain America again?
EDISON — The Wardlaw-Hartridge School at 1295 Inman Avenue in Edison is proud to introduce the Snowdon Global Lecture Series with its inaugural speaker, Princeton University professor Kwame Anthony Appiah. The lecture series, sponsored by 1965 Wardlaw alumnus Ted Snowdon, will begin with Appiah’s presentation on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the school’s Oakwood Room.
Appiah, who has been named one of Foreign Policy’s Top 100 public intellectuals, will be discussing his book, Cosmopolitanism, which argues, “in a global era, all human beings are primarily fellow citizens of the world.” His lecture will reflect the mission of The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, which strives to prepare its students to lead and succeed in a world of global interconnections. The school prides itself on cultivating responsible global citizens.
Kwame Anthony Appiah was born in London to a Ghanaian father and a white mother. He was raised in Ghana, and educated in England, at Cambridge University, where he received a Ph.D. in philosophy. As a scholar of African and African-American studies, he established himself as an intellectual with a broad reach.
The Global Lecture Series is free and open to the public. For more information, contact The Wardlaw-Hartridge School at 1-908-754-1882.
CIVIL SERVICE STROLLERS have enjoyed a burgeoning rise since joining the Lowland League at the beginning of the 2016/17 season and remain on course to record their highest ever finish this term.
A resounding 4-1 win over Vale of Leithen in the Borders in the only league fixture to take place last weekend lifted the Muirhouse club back up into fourth spot in the table.
However, one thing that still eludes them is a first victory over tomorrow’s visitors to Christie Gillies Park, Stirling University.
Having lost all five of their previous encounters against the Students, Gary Jardine’s side will aim to make it sixth time lucky as they look to maintain their sparkling run of form in front of goal.
Midfielder Scott Clapperton, pictured, has contributed a significant part in Civil’s recent scoring spree of 14 in their past four matches after ending his lengthy goal drought. And the 29-year-old, who counts spells at Edinburgh City and Spartans among former clubs, is hopeful they can continue in a similar vein for the remainder of the campaign.
“I don’t think I’d scored in about four years and then two come around in two weeks which is a bit of a strange one but I’m just happy to help the team out,” joked Clapperton, who netted in the recent victories over Dalbeattie and Vale over the past fortnight.
“We’re not getting too far ahead of ourselves and know we’re in for another tough challenge against Stirling Uni on Saturday. We’ve not had a good record against them in previous years, I still don’t think we’ve actually managed to beat them yet. I’m not too sure why that is the case, but they’ve been a bogey team for us.
“They had a good result against Lothian Thistle in the cup last weekend and should probably be a bit higher in the league than they are, so we’re well aware it’s going to be another difficult game.
“Our goal at the start of the season was to improve on what we achieved last year, and we’ve done that in terms of our points total, but we’re not looking any further ahead than cementing a top-six finish just now.
“We don’t have one player running away with the top scorer charts, we’ve got a spread of goals coming from all areas of the park, which is great to see.
Elsewhere this weekend, Spartans entertain third-placed Kelty Hearts at Ainslie Park tonight in a crucial game for both teams.
Dougie Samuel’s men will look to build on their three-match winning streak, an opportunity they were denied achieving last Saturday after their clash with Dalbeattie was postponed at half-time due to an unsafe playing surface following persistent rainfall.
Bottom club Whitehill Welfare must salvage maximum points from their lengthy trip to fellow strugglers Gretna 2008 if they are to retain any hope of avoiding relegation, while Edinburgh University face Cumbernauld Colts at Broadwood Stadium.
The draw for the first round of the League Cup was made earlier this week with Civil Service Strollers and Spartans both handed home ties.
Full draw (ties to be played on April 27): Civil Service Strollers v East Stirlingshire; Spartans v Kelty Hearts; BSC Glasgow v Whitehill Welfare; Vale of Leithen Vs Edinburgh University.
We all know that Halliburton is gouging taxpayers–according to the Pentagon, Vice President Cheney‘s old company overcharged the US government by as much as $61 million for fuel in Iraq. But now we learn that more than 27,000 military contractors, or about one in nine, are evading taxes and still continuing to win new government business.
According to the General Accounting Office, these tax cheats owed an estimated $3 billion at the end of 2002, mainly in Social Security and other payroll taxes, including Medicare, that were diverted for business or personal use instead of being sent to the government. (Lesser amounts were owed in income taxes).
At a time when $200 million would purchase enough ceramic body armor–the kind that usually works, the kind the Pentagon wouldn’t splurge for–to protect almost 150,000 GIs in Iraq, Republicans and Democrats should demand that these tax cheats pay up.
This special event is focused on aligning your energy for 2014. Working with my guides I will channel the loving energy of Lady Lyra and the Ascended Masters to help shift the energetic blocks within your system.
The energy of 2014 in the Year of The Horse is about reaping the rewards on projects and changes made in 2013.
With the excitement of 5th dimensional living in 2012, little did we think this would include massive changes in our day to day living. Many people are ready to put 2013 in the past, they are ready to move on from the hard energy that the Year of the Snake brought.
During this event we will explore what 2014 will bring and participate in healing, meditation and goal setting to get the very best aspect of 2014.
To register your attendance and to book a place email on info@phyllisbrown.co.nz, payment on the day.

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