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It's been about 48 hours since the presidential election was decided. My first reaction was disbelief based on my knowledge of Obama's first term. I was not the only center-right voter that was bowled over by the results. Depression rapidly followed the shock and disbelief. But eventually I conquered my dark mood and began dissecting the results. Help came from the talking heads, both left and right, that bloviated regularly. Most of those commentators live in Washington, D.C., or New York. Denizens of those megalopolises don't have the clarity of perception that the majority of the population possess.
So I listened and thought and listened some more and by the time my mind cleared from the election results, I had come to my own conclusions.
The differences between the candidates were stark and could not have been more illuminating. So here is what I saw. Obama had almost four years of a governing record. Without getting too detailed, I saw that he had offered no budget for four years (a constitutional requirement) and with his first two years of total control of the Congress, Obama ignored the economy and job losses and forced through Obamacare with bribes and gimmes.
In addition to the 32 million new Americans in poverty, 17 million more food stamp recipients, our worsened relationship with Israel, the 24 million people looking for jobs and the doubling of the deficit, his "new" plan is a retread of his 2008 campaign slogans.
Most alarming in my overview was the deterioration of our position and our dollar in the world's money market!
Just look at the Benghazi cover-up and the Nov. 1 attack on our drone over international waters in the Gulf of Hormuz.
By comparison, the challenger was a proven market-savvy capitalist. I know "capitalist" is a dirty word in today's environment, but it remains a resumé enhancement for any reasonable employer, and the electorate should have been that reasonable employer! OK, Romney was a second choice for most of us conservative voters, but he did prove his credentials as the race wore on. To us he seemed to be the light at the end of the tunnel. But we were wrong! The question we now face is, with all the facts militating against Obama, why did he win the election?
My analysis will definitely anger some liberalsm but I welcome those who disagree with me to present their arguments.
OK, Obama's record is abysmal, we are heading for the "fiscal cliff," Social Security is tenuous at best, and we have lost any ability to secure order in the world. Yet we reelected him for another four years!
Now, that wouldn't be earth-shaking news if we were living in normal times, but we are facing financial and systemic global meltdown.
There can be but two answers to the question. The Obama zealots are wedded to the socialist ideology, and other considerations are ignored, including the reduction of America to Third World status.
That may be true of some of the Obama extremists — perhaps a third or so — but it is also a fact that Americans have been dumbed down and seem unable to critically analyze the claims and lies of politicians. We have dropped to around 25th in the 3Rs of readin', "riting and "rithmetic when tested against Asian countries and European states such as Slovenia and Croatia. OK, zealotry accounts for some of the vote; for the rest, read on.
OK, liberals here comes the point that will send you running to your keyboard to unleash a blizzard of letters to the editor about my boorish comments. Too bad; the truth is often a difficult issue to accept. Obama won his second term because he gives people things; Romney lost his bid because he offered the chance to work and earn those freebies now given to the voters. Yep, I believe those recipients of food stamps, disability payments, Medicare and the hundreds of giveaway programs don't want to give up the free stuff. We've crossed the Rubicon and the America us old fogeys grew up in is lost.
Self-reliance and independence, once the watchword of the United States of America, has died. We were warned at our country's birth that once the populace learns it can vote itself money, the republic is lost.
God save America.
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Brett Warren surveyed the damage inside his 84-year-old furniture store Thursday, just hours after a fire gutted what had been the longest-running business on Walnut Street.
Brett Warren surveyed the damage inside his 84-year-old furniture store Thursday, just hours after a fire gutted what had been the longest-running business on Walnut Street.
"I don't know what I'm going to do," the 59-year-old said as he, an insurance adjuster and a deputy state fire marshal examined what was left of the iconic Warren Furniture store. "I'd like to rebuild, but it's going to be tough to start over again at my age. All I know right now is that this is the first time in 37 years that I won't be going to work to sell furniture."
A passerby first reported the blaze at 100 S. Walnut St. just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the state fire marshal's office.
Firefighters from Carlisle Fire Company arrived on the scene within minutes and eventually were joined by dozens of firefighters from several area fire departments.
State fire officials said it took about 50 firefighters nearly three hours to bring the blaze under control. Emergency responders remained on the scene until about 1:30 a.m., conducting overhaul and salvage operations.
Fire officials said the blaze was contained to the Warren Furniture building and did not damage Shockley Hall to the south or the state department of health and human services office building to the west.
However, the fire caused an estimated $750,000 worth of damage to Warren Furniture, including the total loss of two floors of display furniture.
Although the state fire marshal's office has yet to determine what caused the blaze, investigators say it appears the fire began in the rear of the first floor showroom.
"I have no idea how it happened," Warren said Thursday. "I'm guessing it might have been electrical, but I really have no idea. All I know is that everything was fine when I locked up on Christmas Eve."
Warren said he was at home asleep in bed when the fire broke out Wednesday night.
"A friend called me and told me there was smoke coming out of the building, so I got up and came right down," he said. "When I got here I saw big flames shooting out of the windows and smoke was coming out of every hole. It was incredible."
Warren said he could only stand by and watch helplessly as the blaze decimated the furniture store his grandfather had opened at its current location in 1928, following several years on the other side of Southeast Front Street at the current location of EcoChic Boutique.
"All I could think was, 'That's my livelihood,'" said Warren, who has worked at the furniture since he was 16. "Now, the longer this thing goes on, the more the feelings and memories are starting to get to me."
Warren said he was somewhat comforted Thursday by the caring words of friends and customers who stopped by to check on him and his family business.
"Some of them have offered to lend me a hand, but I honestly don't know what they can do because there's not much I can do at this point," he said. "I did manage to get some my tools out so if someone calls, I can still do some work, although I'm not sure how much."
Warren said it's still too early to tell how much work would be required on the building before he would be able to re-open.
"It was built in 1918 and I'm guessing it would take a lot to bring it up to today's codes, so it's hard to say right now whether it's even an option, really," he said. "Honestly, I'm still trying to get my mind around it. Until now, my life has been getting up and going to work. That's all different now."


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- Ringo: Steve Bosley's efforts worth celebrating
- Inspired by Boston
- Just doing their jobs: Bolder Boulder will honor Chandler, Steinhauer for work as military surgeons in Vietnam
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On Monday, the Bolder Boulder released the professional athletes that will participate in the International Team Challenge for Team USA on Memorial Day and the rosters boast some familiar names.
Former University of Colorado athletes Brent Vaughn and Kenyon Nueman will be joined on Team USA by Aaron Braun. On the women's side, Deena Kastor, former Buff Laura Thweat and Stephanie Rothstein will represent Team USA in the 10K.
Braun, who hails from Fort Collins, paced the Team USA squad that finished fourth in the 2012 team challenge. The Adams State graduate was fourth in 30 minutes, 11.02 seconds.
Kastor, who won bronze in the marathon at the 2004 Olympics, is a Bolder Boulder veteran with three victories in the race on her rèsumè. She was third (33:28.48) last year as Team USA finished second to Ethiopia.
"I'm very excited about this year's field. The U.S. and Team Colorado members are a mixture of seasoned road-racers and young up-and-coming athletes," Don Janicki, professional athlete coordinator for the race, said.
The men's Team Colorado members are 2012 men's "A" wave winner Josh Eberly, Tyler McCandless and Sean Quigley. The women's team includes Nuta Olaru, the 2012 women's "A" wave winner, Mattie Suver and Bri Nelson.
The International Team Challenge will feature 10 men's and seven women's teams made up of three runners. The athletes race the same course as the citizens for a total purse valued at $110,600 before bonuses, according to race officials.
"We are always very excited to host the International Team Challenge each year and feel that not only is it a chance to showcase some of the best professional runners from all over the world but that is also a highlight for every spectator and Bolder Boulder runner on race day," race director Cliff Bosley said.
The women's race begins at 11:13 a.m. and the men are slated to start at 11:24 a.m.


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A man on a mission.
A drastically overused phrase.
But it sums up Dove Creek senior Cole Baughman perfectly. He is on a mission.
The day was Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. The time was somewhere around 7:45 p.m. He was in the spotlight but it wasn't his night to shine.
With the score tied at 2-2 starting the third period, Baughman saw his dream of gold shattered by giving up the next five points.
So close. A state wrestling silver medal serves as a reminder of that unfulfilled quest.
Cole Baughman's mission is now 369 days long. He's back in Denver with only one goal - gold.
He remembers with an eerie vividness that final match. Every move, every missed opportunity, every point and every ounce of disappointment.
The anguish and torment of last year - two minutes away from a state title. He remembers seeing the right arm of Adam Baca of Rocky Ford being raised. Then there was the podium, when the gold medal was placed around Baca's neck.
There really isn't anything overly dramatic about this mission for Baughman. A simple but lofty quest.
"I've been working this year to try and get one step better," he says.
One step higher on the podium.
"Everyone wants to be a state champion, so last year has been the motivation for me."
Nothing motivates more than losing; unless maybe the fear of losing.
Baughman fears little when he's on the mat. His coach, who's also his dad, sees a great wrestler now.
"Cole is wrestling with so much confidence and he's taken his wrestling to another level," Shane Baughman says.
Now the quest is the highest level on the podium.
"His takedowns are just dynamite right now and that's usually where championships are won," he says.
Like Albert Einstein taking an arithmetic test, Cole sliced through the Class 2A Western Regional 132-pound division with incredible ease. It was a workmanlike effort. Just another step in his mission.
After tucking away his first-place medal from regionals, Cole's thoughts were again focused on state and last year.
"I never want to feel anything like that again," he says.
Like a demented loop, those haunting memories of Feb. 18, 2012 play over and over in Cole's head.
But he doesn't mind. It motivates him. It fuels his desire and determination.
Last year, Cole was at 120 pounds. This year he's at 132 pounds. He's transformed his body. With beefy, powerful shoulders, chiseled biceps, he brings a more muscular presence to the mat this year.
"I've been lifting really hard. I've always had pretty good technique, but I felt like some of them (opponents) were stronger than me," he says.
Confident but not to a fault. He knows one missed step and the gold is gone - like last year.
"I know I can't do little stupid things in a tough match," he says
Shane says they have worked on everything, including the specific mistakes Cole made against Baca. Shane talks about the two or three things that cost Cole the title match last year. Shane battles a slightly different torment. It's the torment of a coach, the agony of a father who watched his son come so close to state wrestling's highest achievement.
Cole is prepared for any situation that arises on the mat. And that breeds confidence.
"Confidence is 90 percent," Shane says. "You have to have that kind of confidence and have a little bit of the 'nobody's going to beat me' attitude. That's what you need."
Cole has that but he knows overconfidence could drive a stake through his dream. One loss now and the quest for gold is done.
Cole has only lost twice and neither were from Colorado.
Cole's focus is as powerful as an eagle at lunch time. But there's just one thing that's missing from his mission.
There will be no rematch with Adam Baca, who is ranked No. 1 at 126 pounds.
"I would love to go after Baca," Cole says without a smile.
It would be the ultimate rematch. The ultimate chance for redemption. And Cole thought about trying to shave the pounds down to 126 to have a shot at his rival from 2012.
"I tried to cut, but it was just too much to cut."
So Cole will go for the 132-pound title and enters today's state tournament as the No. 1 seeded wrestler in the weight class.
Confident and focused - the quest has begun, the end of the mission is in sight.
Gold is the only goal. On Saturday night, 371 days after seeing his dream shredded, Cole Baughman hopes to get another shot.
A mission with only one satisfactory outcome.
Cole has the silver medal and he's not looking for silver linings. He wants gold.


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I have found the hard way that the size of a pet matters a lot when you have small children.
I have found the hard way that the size of a pet matters a lot when you have small children. Here in Chillicothe we have had a Trading Post on KCHI (our local radio station) for as long as I can remember. One day I heard a young lady from Utica say that she had a Saint Bernard to give away to a good home. Now who wouldn't want a big lovable dog like that?
So, I was the first to call her. She told me the reason why she was giving her dog away. She said every morning the dog, Bronson, would follow her children in the morning to the school bus stop and stay there until they came home in the afternoon. For you see, Bronson loved her kids.
There was an elderly lady that lived on that corner where Bronson spent each school day; she would have call Bronson's owner day after day to come and take him home. You see Bronson would do his number two in her yard and big dogs can leave a big mess! The owner simply could not budge him from the lady's yard. They could not stop him from his quest to follow those kids as far as he could and be there when they returned.
I took him to his new home and my kids were so happy to play with a dog they could ride! We lived where the school bus stopped on Leeper Street, so Bronson stayed home. The kids played with him every day and Bronson watched over them like a mother hen. Bronson was the kindest, most lovable, and happiest dog we ever owned; but boy could he slobber. If he ever kissed you, you needed a towel!
The first big problem we had with him was when we would call the kids inside to eat or go to bed Bronson would simply lay on my daughter so she couldn't get up. She would scream for help every time! Another big problem was his food intake; we not have a lot of extra cash back then. He was eating us out of house and home!
Finally, I decided we must give Bronson up after he ate through a 2" x 6" beam to get out of the garage! Of course he made my garage look like a cattle stall. I simply could not keep him tied or penned up.
I gave him to a farmer that had lots of pasture for him to roam about. We have never had large dogs since that time. It's not that I don't like them, but it's because of the extra care they need and maybe some fear of the damage they can do.


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What a difference a year makes for BYU
10/20/2013 11:03amBYU gutted out a last minute win in Houston Saturday night. Despite making costly mistakes and several turnovers the Cougars played hard and won the game. Something they couldn't manage last year. Which left saying to myself over and over again, "What a difference a year makes."
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10/20/2013 3:29pmSalt Lake City fire investigators have determined an overnight fire was human caused, likely from transient activity.
New Utah beer tax fizzles in committee
10/20/2013 4:06pmLawmakers took no action Wednesday on a proposal that would levy tax on beer depending on the current consumer price index.
For Obama, a frustrating health care rollout
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QUIP: The other evening, we were planning on having some friends over and we set about creating a few snack trays for them. However, when it came time to open that jar of salsa, the lid simply would not budge.
Being anxious, I scrambled quickly to my utensil drawer to fetch the round rubber mat I use to open stuck jars but, alas, it was not there.
Frantic, I grabbed at the jar again and threw my full force into it and...Nothing!
Not wanting to be a sissy, I did not call – or ask – for help. Instead, I again searched my utensil drawer, while moaning under my breath, "It's got to be here somewhere!"
Coming up empty-handed - and the clock running down, I began to panic.
"How am I going to get this darn jar open?" I said in frustration.
Suddenly, as though the spirit of my father had descended back to earth, I began to recall all the things he taught me to do in this situation:
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Covered Vase
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Made in Nevers, France, Europe
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1914-202,aCredit Line:
Purchased with Special Museum Funds, 1914
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One of the numerous faience factories in Nevers, a city located in central France, made this monumental vase. It is decorated with chinoiserie motifs--European interpretations of Asian art and culture, sometimes real and sometimes imagined--that became popular in the second half of the seventeenth century. The figures appear to be engaged in a game, but one that does not seem to have an Asian equivalent.
Tin-glazed earthenware in imitation of blue and white Chinese porcelain was first produced in the Netherlands, most famously in the city of Delft, from which the fashion spread to other European countries. This vase's bottom border of acanthus leaves derives from Chinese examples. The acanthus leaf design, found in ancient Greek art, came to China by way of the Middle East.


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NWCheeseHead wrote:Hahahahah, this thread is funny.
JSeahawks wrote:I approve of running up the score. If you dont like it, play better defense.
NWCheeseHead wrote:Plus most of the starters were in so long because a lot of the guys we are just getting back from injury, so we gotta get em into playoff shape before the playoffs.
RolandDeschain wrote:NWCheeseHead wrote:Plus most of the starters were in so long because a lot of the guys we are just getting back from injury, so we gotta get em into playoff shape before the playoffs.
Give me a break. Coaches rest starters, even recently injured ones, when they can. Most coaches, at least. McCarthy let Rodgers try to run up the score deep into the game, long after Rodgers could have been pulled. I agree with the "if you don't like it, stop 'em" mantra, but come on. Just admit they wanted to run the score up as much as possible based on the in-game indicators, and leave it at that. If Rodgers was pulled 5 minutes into the 2nd half like Wilson was by Carroll when we were spanking the Cardinals, then I'd have a difference stance altogether.
Scottemojo wrote:NWCheeseHead wrote:Hahahahah, this thread is funny.
Dont get me wrong, if they did run it up I don't care. But Seattle scored 50 plus two weeks in a row and were accused of running it up both weeks. McCarthy won't get that criticism.
BTW, I would have loved it if Seattle had scored again and gone for two to hang 50 on the Niners.
RolandDeschain wrote:It has nothing to do with how much of a fan you are, it's just that there are basically two types of fans; those that can evaluate & discuss their team in good AND bad ways, and those that can't. Most are the latter. (For any franchise, not just getting down on the Packers fans for it.)
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BREVARD -- Kitty Krauter stood at the bottom of Main Street and watched her grandchildren speed down the hill during the Squirrel Box Derby races on Saturday afternoon.
BREVARD -- Kitty Krauter stood at the bottom of Main Street and watched her grandchildren speed down the hill during the Squirrel Box Derby races on Saturday afternoon.
Three of them – Rion Williams, Aidan Revis and Nadia Revis -- drove the family's Freedom Flyer to victory lane at the 10th Annual White Squirrel Festival.
This isn't the first rodeo for the matriarch, however. Krauter has watched this car streak down the hill for the past seven years.
"It's been in every race since the squirrel box races started," the Brevard resident said, adding that the car has won many trophies.
The car was built by her husband, Mike, for their daughter, Jessie. Jessie Krauter drove it for the first five years, and now Jessie's nieces and nephews have taken the wheel. Jessie drives the black White Lightning Squirrel car in the races nowadays.
The red, white and blue Freedom Flyer cruised to victory in three different heats Saturday, reaching a top speed of 29 mph.
Traveling that steep hill, while fun, also brings up other emotions, 9-year-old Nadia Revis said.
"It's scary," she said. "You're scared you're going to run into the other person."
That did happen once on Saturday. The Dugan's Pub car had to withdraw because of a bent axle after tapping another car. No one was injured in the accident.
Long before the homemade cars began racing down the hill, the massive crowds browsed through vendors' booths that lined the streets. Some played on the theme of the festival.
There were socks with squirrels on them, white squirrels in cages, white squirrel stuffed animals and even squirrel bobblehead dolls.
There was live music, food, a car show, balloon animals and face painting.
"It's just fun," Brevard resident Benny Upton said. "There's lots of stuff to do."
Upton has been to all of the squirrel festivals. On Saturday, Upton, his son, Grant, and wife, Terri, were waiting at the top of the hill at Main and Broad streets for the soap box races to begin.
The race isn't Grant Upton's favorite part of the festival yet, his dad said.
The 5-year-old was focused on "hot dogs, lemonade and the bouncy houses."
Benny Upton, however, sees a little car construction in his future.
"He's already talking about building one," Upton said of his son.
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About half a dozen Mills River residents told Town Council Thursday they are concerned about the flooding that took place over the weekend on their properties, which surround land being developed into The Lodge at Mills River.
About half a dozen Mills River residents told Town Council Thursday they are concerned about the flooding that took place over the weekend on their properties, which surround land being developed into The Lodge at Mills River.
Ground was broken in March for The Lodge, a 34,000-square-foot, 50-bed nursing home facility being constructed on N.C. Highway 191. The facility will occupy about 10 acres of property across from Laurel Terrace Road. SanStone Health and Rehab, the parent company of Henderson-Beystone Healthcare Properties, is building the nursing home.
Mills River Town Council approved a special-use permit in January following a public hearing during which several nearby property owners expressed concerns about excess stormwater runoff from the nursing home coming onto their properties.
The project was allowed to move forward after Mike Deloach, owner and vice president of SanStone, along with William Lapsley of William Lapsley and Associates, the engineering firm working with the company, assured property owners and council members that they would resolve the problem of runoff.
More than seven inches of rain has fallen at the Asheville Regional Airport so far in June, about 5.84 inches above normal, according to the National Weather Service. More than 3.4 inches of rain fell Friday, breaking a daily record set 144 years ago, followed by 1.48 inches on Sunday that broke another record for the date.
NCDOT has said it wants to install a 42-inch pipe across Highway 191 to control flooding, but has yet to make the installation. Once that work was done, The Lodge developer was to extend the 42-inch pipe to Laurel Terrace. The Lodge's engineer also said in an email that NCDOT would install two 30-inch pipes under Laurel Terrace to connect to a property owner's 24-inch pipe to further alleviate flooding.
Mayor Roger Snyder asked City Manager Jamie Laughter to contact NCDOT for a timeframe for the installations and share that information with concerned residents.
Hooper land purchase
Council members discussed the possibility of purchasing more than 20 acres next to Town Hall owned by Dexter Hooper.
In early June, Town Manager Jaime Laughter met with Hooper to discuss the potential sale. The town has no specific plans for the property, but is entering preliminary discussions at the prompting of Hooper, according to Laughter.
The original asking price was $600,000, but an appraisal came in at $340,000. Hooper revised his asking price down to $400,000.
According to a report by Laughter that cites Mills River attorney Sharon Alexander, the state constitution prohibits the town from paying more than fair-market value.
"Each piece of real property is unique, resulting in some pieces being more valuable to the town than such property would be to other parties," Alexander told Laughter.
"If this is the case, the town may, at times, pay more than appraised value for such property. Even then, the differential should not be more than 10 to 15 percent and the unique location or character of the property and its particular value to the town should be documented well. The reasons for paying more should be discussed in an open meeting and documented in minutes in detail."
Hooper requested the town relinquish a right of way along a gravel driveway from Route 191, saying that in exchange he would decrease his asking price to $390,000. He also asked that an existing lease-holder of the property be permitted to remain until the town develops the property after transfer of ownership for a minimum of five years. Hooper asked that a metal barn used by the lease-holder not convey with the land and that the property always be kept open for public use.
Alexander noted that an appraiser would need to evaluate how Hooper's requests would affect the value of the property before the town could move ahead.
After a brief discussion, council decided to put debate on the agenda for next month's meeting.


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The Bulldogs dropped both games in a doubleheader on Tuesday against the visiting Pirates from Wheatland, but Coach Dan Crabtree affirms that his team is steadily improving.
The Bulldogs dropped both games in a doubleheader on Tuesday against the visiting Pirates from Wheatland, but Coach Dan Crabtree affirms that his team is steadily improving. In the first game, the Pirates pulled a 5-1 victory. Freshman Sam Cota started at the mound for Gridley, pitching 4-and-a-third innings with three runs. Cota allowed six hits and struck out six pirates. The Bulldogs' relief pitcher, also a freshman, Quinn Spring had two strikeouts and gave up two hits. Gridley's lone run came after Kyle Duran knocked a homerun over left field. In the second game, Wheatland pulled out another victory by a score of 6-2. Duran pitched the first five and a third innings with a performance that pleased Coach Crabtree, while Michael Stohlman finished the game for the Bulldogs. Coach Crabtree said Saad Khan played a solid game. Khan, a senior in his first year on the team, went 2 for 4 at the place. The Bulldogs left 12 runners stranded in the second game on Tuesday but still played a solid game defensively, according to Crabtree. In Monday's non-league game against the Las Plumas Thunderbirds, the team fell by a score of 11-7. Chad Brown opened the game pitching the first three innings with eight runs, while Mark McConnell closed the game with three runs in the final three innings. Duran went 4 for 6 at the plate with a triple and two RBIs while Spring went 2 for five with a double and two RBIs. Also on Monday, the Gridley JV Baseball team took out Las Plumas by a score of 12-9. Austin Knipe went 3 for 4 with three RBIs, two runs and a double to lead the Bulldogs. Cole Moody and Kyle Blankenship both went 1 for 2, while Colton Graff finished 1 for 3 with two runs.


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The report cited research from the Demand Institute that found 40% of older boomers plan to move in the next five years. However, before they move, they need to determine how much they can save; if they can't cut their expenses by 25%, they shouldn't bother trying, according to the report.
Some costs boomers need to consider before they downsize include the drop in value in their current home, fees and commissions on selling their current home and purchasing a new one, and mortgage closing costs if they refinance. Moving expenses, while much lower than other costs, should also be considered.
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I've blogged a little less in 2011 than in 2010, but logging 214 posts in 2011 shows I haven't really been slacking - I've just been busy mining new online resources to aid my family history research and I've managed to get to a few genealogy conferences this year.
The year in review:
- This year I began giving some speeches/presentations about genealogy - primarily genealogy blogging. What's interesting is that this is something that I had been wanting to do, but hadn't really intended to get started for another year or so. The speaking engagements I had this year were all from people who approached me to speak - not from my soliciting any "gigs." I got started in March by speaking to a class of University of Nebraska-Lincoln teacher's college students. They were tasked with the assignment to do their own family history and learn how to create a lesson plan for their future students once they become teachers.
- In July, I was asked to speak about genealogy blogging at the Land Records and Genealogy Symposium at the Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice, Nebraska. My friend and fellow blogger, Thomas MacEntee, spoke at the conference about using social media for genealogy. Don't think that I wasn't a little bit nervous talking about genealogy blogging with the genealogy blogger ninja in the audience!
- In August, I had a blast talking about blogging with a group at the Omaha Public Library. I even got to meet a potential cousin who is researching the Pecht family from the same county in Pennsylvania where I'm researching my Pecht line.
- In January, I submitted my DNA sample to 23andme. While I received some correspondence from potential cousins in the early weeks of using the web site, I've been more than a little disappointed with the lack of response from people I've contacted. I don't understand why someone would register for the Family Finder and then not respond to inquiries to see if and how we are related. Perhaps the "aha moment" is still in my future.
- I attended the Spring and Fall conferences of the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society, which were great fun. I'm enjoying those even more now that I'm getting to know a few more people.
- In October, I was a table host for the Family History Fair sponsored by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society. I shared my experiences with blogging and demonstrated the Flip-Pal mobile scanner.
- Also in October, I attended Gail Blankenau's workshop at the Cass County Historical Museum in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. As always, I learned a lot from Gail and even found some information on my Cass County kin!
- I recently learned that I have been named the publicity chair of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society for 2012. I'm looking forward to some new challenges with this responsibility in the coming year.
- In March, I attended a workshop on caring for family photographs at the Nebraska State Historical Society. It was great to meet up with my genealogy and Facebook friends Judy Shutts and Kathy Wait Myers.
- In June, I started sharing some images from a tiny photo book that belonged to my grandmother, Sina Bellinger Kelly. This is an ongoing series on LongLostRelatives.net.
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When did it become the normal and accepted rule that anytime people get together there will be something to eat or drink offered? Whether it's your kid's soccer practice, baseball game, after-school program, or your office meeting, social club or workshop, you are likely to be offered food and beverages, no matter what time of day it may be.
When did it become the normal and accepted rule that anytime people get together there will be something to eat or drink offered? Whether it's your kid's soccer practice, baseball game, after-school program, or your office meeting, social club or workshop, you are likely to be offered food and beverages, no matter what time of day it may be.
We have evolved into a nation of constant eaters, especially when it comes to our kids. According to a University of North Carolina study, 98 percent of kids in the survey had a snack every day, and 42 percent ate three snacks every day. The researchers found snacks now account for almost one third of a child's daily calories.
Maybe this is the reason that one out of every three kids is overweight. Because snacks most often consist of nutritionally poor, high sodium or high sugar foods, snacks are likely a contributing factor to the obesity problem.
Of the top 12 snacks most frequently offered to kids, none were fruits or vegetables. Candy, cookies, and chips topped the list. Even fast food restaurants have jumped on the snacking bandwagon by offering mini meals and snack options that you can conveniently drive through and pick up on your way to the next activity.
Have a picky eater? Excessive snacking might be one reason. Kids know that if they refuse a healthy meal, a snack is never far away. And, what kid wouldn't refuse broccoli and baked chicken knowing that in an hour or so, they can have cookies and ice cream for a snack? Even parents who offer healthy meals often fall into the trap of offering the typical prepackaged, empty calorie snack foods. Plus, if the kid has just had a snack shortly before a meal or have been snacking all day, they aren't going to be hungry when dinnertime rolls around.
Giving our kids free access to constant food may seem like a good idea. After all, no one wants their children to go hungry. But, what we are actually doing is setting them up for a lifetime habit of nonstop eating. They never experience the feeling of hunger or learn how to recognize their body's signals of being hungry or of being full. They learn to eat when they are bored, out of habit or just because it tastes good, instead of because they are hungry. This is a sure way to guarantee that your child will grow up to have weight problems.
What can you do? First, you can be a trendsetter and stop providing snacks for every little activity. Next, know how often your kids really need to eat. Toddlers need to eat every two or three hours. But they don't need much — just a few bites of a couple different foods is usually enough. Preschoolers should be able to go three to four hours between eating. By the time the kids are in school, they should be eating three meals and just one snack a day. Finally, change what you consider a snack. Most of the snacks served to children should be fruits and vegetables, rather than sweet treats or salty chips. Fruit is naturally sweet, and most kids love it. Try serving fruits and vegetables in different ways to keep kids interested. Whole grains, low-fat dairy products, nuts, and healthy beverages also make good snack choices.
Following are some ideas to try.
Fresh fruit: cut it into bite size pieces. Cut a kiwi in half and use a spoon to eat it. Or, freeze grapes, berries, melon or peaches and let the kids eat them frozen.
Canned fruit: look for unsweetened applesauce and single-serve fruit bowls packed in fruit juice.
Dried fruit: try raisins and cherries or freeze-dried crunchy fruit
Fruit popsicles made with 100 percent fruit juice
Smoothies: blend fruit with juice, yogurt or milk and ice. (Toss in some vegetables for good measure.)
Cut up raw vegetables and serve with a low-fat dressing, bean dip, hummus, salsa or nut butter.
Look for whole-grain cereals, like Cheerios, Frosted Mini-Wheats or Raisin Bran, to package in individual bags for snacks.
Low-fat microwave popcorn
Yogurt: look for brands that have no more than 30 grams of sugar in a 6 ounce cup and are low fat or fat-free.
String cheese or Babybel cheese make a good low-fat snack, along with some whole grain crackers.
Homemade trail mixes with whole grain cereals, nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Water should be the main drink at snack times, but low-fat milk or milk alternatives (like soy, almond, or coconut milk) are OK, too. Try to avoid sweetened drinks, including fruit juice. For a treat, try mixing equal parts 100 percent fruit juice with unsweetened sparkling water or club soda.
Planning healthy snacks takes a little time and preparation, but your child's health is worth it.
Anita Marlay, R.D., L.D., is a dietitian in the cardiac rehab department at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Mo.


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Now measure around the fullest part of your bust, the full bust measurement less underband = cup size. When measuring, you should always round up!
The over bust measurement should always be generous, e.g. If you achieve 34.5 ins then round up to 35 ins.
width - toes should have room to spread with no bulges at the shoes widest part.length - there should be half an inch (1.25cm) between the end of the shoe and the longest toe.
High leg boots that do not have any stretch material in them will not fit everyone. To find out whether boots will fit, use the calf measurement chart below.
In order to get the most precise measurement it's best to get someone to measure for you.
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As an insurance policy that is a combination of personal insurance protections, home insurance can protect you against specific potential risks that can occur at home. Generally speaking, your home will be the largest investment you make, and for this reason, it is imperative one has a home insurance policy protecting it. Usually offering coverage against fire, theft, lightening and other major hazards a homeowner may face, home insurance has proved to be an invaluable commodity.
Home insurance is one of those issues that it is very important to know about as you have certain legal requirements that you need to meet – and even though not all forms of insurance are a legal obligation, it makes good sense to have them anyway. This article takes a look at what renters and homeowners need to know when it comes to the types of home insurance that they need.
Purchasing and owning a house is both a rewarding and hectic experience. With so much that can go wrong with a house and property, it is crucial to have home insurance to cover everything. Murphy's Law may not have been written specifically about your deed, but it is important to understand that problems will inevitably arise. With a policy in place, these problems can be minimized and, at times, avoided altogether.
The home insurance companies are giving the entire value of your house once they are gone astray by fire or any other accidents that wrecked your houses. They make sure that you will totally be compensated by the insurance plan that you purchased from them. This is also one of the benefits you can get from your insurance coverage, you will be assured that all the things in your house will be replaced in the form of cash. Lastly, the most vital advantage of the insurance plan for your home is the protection of your beloved ones against the unexpected expenses during the time of calamity or loss.
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Home insurance protects people from financial loss when accidents and natural disasters inevitably occur. It might seem like a raw deal for the insurer. After all, they often have to pay out few claims over the life of the policy. But they manage to keep their doors open because catastrophic damages are quite rare. A house being burned to the ground, for instance, hardly ever happens.
Anything that can be taken in and out of your house such as pillows, televisions, clocks, pasta, and golf-clubs would be covered under home contents insurance. all of your white-goods are classed as things that would be insured under contents insurance and it is well defined by saying that it is anything that can be removed from the property.
Permanent fixtures should also be covered by the building aspect of your insurance such as the kitchen, electrical, and bathroom fittings. Any outbuilding should also be covered.
One of the most basic features that comprehensive home insurance policies carry is financial protection for you, in case some kind of a natural or man-made incident ends up damaging your house's structure. This protection is specifically important for people whose houses are located in high risk zones. For example, areas that are prone to flash floods, floods, earthquakes, landslides or, for that matter, gale force winds would seriously require this feature to be solid.
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The most important part of your home insurance is the policy itself. What, exactly, will it cover? What happens if your lawnmower is stolen out of your garage? Will you get the full purchase value, or will you get the depreciated value? If you accidentally cause someone an injury away from your home, will your policy cover that? Discovering exactly what your policy covers will help you decide just how much and what type of insurance to buy.
Basic Home Owners Insurance covers your dwelling and personal property against damages or losses including fire and lightening, theft, vandalism or malicious mischief and windstorm.
Basic Homeowners Insurance Plus is another type of home insurance. This kind of category includes other damages such as falling objects, electrical surge damages, 3 categories of water related damages from utilities or appliances, weight of ice snow.
Extended or Special Homeowners Insurance provides extensive coverage of your home like the structure and the content inside your house. This cover large area of your homeowners' insurance also known as All Risk Policy.
Renter Insurance is highly recommended for people renting an apartment which is also called as Renter's Policy.
There are other types of Home Insurance which are being offered by different insurance companies. Do not forget to ask for the different insurances from your provider.
At the end of the day, if any damage comes to your residence, the services provided to you by your insurance company should reduce your dilemma. Obviously, the unplanned financial burden can cause extra stress and it's during these times that home insurance can be priceless!
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The decision of buying a home insurance policy should not be taken in haste. Instead, you must explore and make a list of insurance policies that are being offered by various insurance providers. You may also get insurance quotes online to estimate the costs of different policies. Choose a reliable company from which you can buy the comprehensive home insurance plan that suits your needs, and of course, your budget.
Home insurance is designed to cover your house and possessions from fire damage, burglary, and wind damage. However, regular policies do not usually cover damage from flooding or earthquakes. If you live in a zone where these things are a possibility, you need to make sure you purchase add-on coverage in the event you lose your home to one of these catastrophic events.
When you are buying a home insurance policy, it is important that you know what all the process entails.
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The basic home insurance policy may not promise the insurer to entirely replace your home although. There are some home insurance plans who offer entirely replacement but the insurance rate or cost is higher in premium.
When you ask regarding the average cost of the home insurance, that depends on what state, likelihood of natural disaster occur and how much worth of the home. Be sure to obtain in your home insurance to cover the natural disaster, third party injuries or theft.
Some companies that sell homeowners, auto and liability coverage will take 5 to 15% off your premium if you buy two or more policies from them. But make certain this combined price is lower than buying individual coverage from two different insurance companies.
To figure out how much insurance you should have for your home, multiply the square footage of your home by the construction cost per square foot in your community. The total amount you come up with is the amount it'll cost to rebuild your house.
In addition, you need to decide how much coverage to purchase for your personal possessions. Nearly all companies automatically set coverage for personal possessions at 50-70% of the amount of your home insurance, however you can set it higher. To figure out how much coverage you will need, take an inventory of your personal possessions to know just how much it will cost you to replace them.
Deductibles are the amount of money you have to pay toward a loss before your insurance company starts to pay a claim, according to the terms of your policy. The higher your deductible, the more money you can save on your premiums. While most insurance companies recommend a deductible of $500, if you can afford to raise your deductible to $1,000, you can save as much as 25% on your homeowner's insurance.
The cost for homeowners' insurance may differ, depending on the company as well as the price to replace the property and any other additional items to be covered by the policy. There are some ways wherein you can lower the price you need to pay for your HOI. One is that you must be patient and take some time to look around before you choose an insurer. You may ask your relatives and friends or contact the Arizona Department of Insurance. Gather all the information you need about different insurance companies and compare all of them. Remember to consider, not only the price, but also the quality of service.
If you have been associated with the same company for a long time, you are probably entitled to a price deduction. Some companies will cut their premium by up to 5 percent if you have been with them for at least three years. You may also be eligible for a discount if you are over 55 years of age and retired. Insurance companies have deduced that older retirees are more attentive to their homes and have more time to maintain them than employed individuals.
Remember to review your policy annually to make the proper adjustments. Also realize that while several companies may offer discounts, the reductions may not all be identical, or the same amount in all 50 states. If you are not sure, you need to check with your home insurance agent.