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My timer broke! I probably wore it out.
Yesterday I tackled the "red bathroom" - the one where the teenager lives. Not good.
3 hours (give or take a couple of minutes) later I had everything cleaned. I just have to sort through the cabinet and drawers. That could take another three hours.
And these arrived.
Aren't they cute? They're going to be freebies with bigger store orders.
Today I'm going for a walk and coffee with a friend.
Then I'll come home and maybe finished cleaning said bathroom. Or sew.
(BTW Don't Look Now patterns are back in stock. For now. They're really popular. I'm happy to announce that I now carry all Kellie's quilt patterns.)
Friday, September 25, 2009
Oh No!
My timer broke! I probably wore it out.
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Sorry to hear about your timer. I guess you get to go find a new one. they come in all kinds of fun shapes now. Congrats on cleaning out the bathroom! Teenager spaces can be the worst. It sounds like most of us are enjoying some Fall cleaning.ReplyDelete
I love the little tins with the measuring tapes in them! I bought a few to tuck into gifts for my quilty friends. I stuck a magnet on the back of mine and hung it on the metal rail in my sewing room. No more digging for it in the drawer! How thoughtful of you to include such a thing in your larger orders!
Enjoy your time out this morning!
Love the pink tape measure! Will these also be for sale in your store, because I really need one!ReplyDelete
Those tins are so cute! I'd never roll the tape measure up though so would have use it for something else. I want one just for the little tin!ReplyDelete
Oh yes they are so sweet! Suzie. xxxReplyDelete
Those little tape measure tins are adorable! I've never seen them before. Hope you got that bathroom finished. I can imagine a teenager's bathroom would be a lot to tackle!ReplyDelete
You are so funny. I always thought I was the only one with a junk drawer and who called my rooms by color--the blue bedroom, the red bathroom, etc. And washing baseboard. Thought if I told anyone I did that they would think I was nuts. The girl who helps me clean house just does a once over with her feather duster occasionally. Go girl! I am right behind you but not until January.ReplyDelete
You're SO funny -- you broke your timer! Time to take a break. Especially after cleaning a teen bathroom -- that deserves a whole week clean-free! Love those adorable little tape measures!ReplyDelete
those tape measures are CUTE, cute CUTE!!!ReplyDelete


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Keeps some room for souvenirs. If there's space in your bag you can buy more in the markets for you or as gifts!!
My little trip also gave me the perfect excuse to use some of the free samples that I'd collected recently. Here's a snap of my wash-bag that I took with me.
|I've had the bag since I was about 10!! The only things I bought here were the toothbrush, the sunscreen, the deodorant and the face wipes!


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In Search of Myths and Heroes "The Queen of Sheba" Michael Wood looks for the Queen of Sheba, one of the world's most fascinating heroines. She's been portrayed as goddess, demon, femme fatale - but did she really exist? The myth of Sheba takes Wood on a quest for clues around the Red Sea, from Egypt to Eritrea and Ethiopia and on to the earliest civilization of Arabia in Yemen to reveal the surprising truth behind the legend. Part 1 of 4G
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Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8 "Workshop 7. Assessment" In a classroom where students are actively engaged in literature, there is a need to find authentic assessment vehicles that measure their progress as readers and thinkers. In this program, teachers from around the country identify useful criteria that they have used in both formal and informal ongoing assessments. The group also talks about integrating their evaluation strategies in the milieu of traditional and highstakes assessments, while maintaining an emphasis on the individual growth of the readers in their classrooms. D
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In Search of the Novel "Are Novels Real?" Must a novel's setting and characters and the characters' motivations and stories bear some likeness to reality? This program explores how novels connect with readers. Teachers, students, and novelists probe the origins of stories. D
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Tommy Tang's Easy Thai Cooking "Floating Markets, Ancient Practice/ Bangkok" Thai B.B.Q. Chicken with sweet and lightly spicy Chili Sauce and Curry Fried Rice are cooked up.G
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Sara's Weeknight Meals "Girls at the Grill with Elizabeth Karmel" Women of America, pick up your tongs, put on your aprons and man the grill! It's easy with Sara's buddy, grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel, to guide you! First is an easy Chicken Paillard with Greek Farmer's Salad and Tzatziki to get the basics down. Then, pizza! This one is a Blistered Corn and Asparagus Pesto Grilled Pizza. Finally, we'll go all out with Elizabeth's famous Texas Hill Country BBQ with a universally loved finger lickin' sauce. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Athens and Side Trips" Rick tours the must-sees of ancient Athens, then takes the fast-paced pulse of the modern city. On side trips, he visits the ruins of the mystical oracle at Delphi and takes a fast boat to the traffic-free island of Hydra.G
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Equitrekking "Great National Parks" This episode takes a closer look at some of the remarkable landscapes, wildlife and adventures in the United States' National Parks. In each park, local guides share stories of the park's history and the natural environment, as host Darley Newman hikes, horseback rides and boats to explore the surroundings. Parks profiled include Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef in Utah, the Great Smokey Mountains in North Carolina, Canyon de Chelly in Arizona, Kenai Fjords in Alaska, Haleakala National Park on Maui, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island, Cumberland Island in Georgia and Yellowstone in Wyoming. D
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P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Time" Smith explains the design principle of Time and the way the element is expressed in various garden styles through the ages. He also shares tips for growing asparagus, container gardening and how chickens can help children learn.G
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Ask This Old House "Repairing a Crack in an Asphalt Walkway; Getting Rid of Mold" Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a crack in an asphalt walkway. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner get rid of the mold in her attic. D
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For Your Home "Decorative Accents, Part 4" More important decisions include paint, hardwood flooring, ceramic and glass tiles and countertops for 11 different counters throughout the home. D
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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting "Christmas Memories" Marianne and Mary demonstrate how to fussy-cut diamond shaped patchwork pieces using a special, no fail technique. D
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Donna Dewberry Show "Wear Your Art On Your Sleeve" From t-shirts to jeans, these fun projects give your clothes a twist. Learn to paint daisies using a shadowing effect, stitch up a coordinating tote bag and make your own matching clay buttons. D
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Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen "Icebox Desserts" Bridget uncovers the secrets to perfect Lemon Icebox Cheesecake. Then, Jack challenges Chris to a tasting of chocolate ice cream. And finally, Erin updates a lost recipe and shows Chris how to make French Silk Chocolate Pie. D
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2010-06-23 / Events & Calendar
Saturday Farmers' Market begins this summer
Every Saturday morning, from July 10 through Nov. 6, a Farmers' Market will be held in the Village of Amityville. The market sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association and supported by the Amityville Chamber of Commerce, is part of the L.I. Growers' Market and will consist of 10 vendors.
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LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania man is being told to oust his outhouse.
The Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster Sunday News (http://bit.ly/189e0c4) reports 77-year-old Wilson Huyett is being told by Salisbury Township officials that his outhouse has to go.
The township says he must replace the outhouse with a septic system: three underground tanks, a pump and a three-trench sand mound. Huyett is guessing it'll cost around $20,000.
The burly bachelor says the outhouse on his 140-acre farm isn't bothering anybody and is separated from his closest neighbors by a quarter mile of fields and woods.
Bob Mohn of the sewage enforcement office says Huyett's outhouse is in a high-quality watershed and violates the state's sewage facilities law.
Information from: Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era , http://lancasteronline.com
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.
Lancaster man told to install $20,000 septic system, get rid of outhouse
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania man is being told to oust his outhouse.


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More than 30 years after its inception, Cactus Salon & Spa and its team of continually educated stylists have not lost their edge—they earned the Long Island Press's designation as Best Hair Salon and Best Day Spa in 2011 and 2012. It's not surprising, then, that the salon has enjoyed such impressive growth over the years, with more than two dozen separate spa and salon locations.
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Roan Antelope
(Hippotragus equinus)
Facts about this animal
Among the antelopes, the Roan is second in size only to the eland (Taurotragus spp.). Its head-body length is 190-240 cm and the body weight ranges from 250-270 kg. The build is horse-like and the horns, present in both sexes, are curved backwards, heavily ringed at the base and relatively short for the size of the animal (shorter than 1m). The coat colour is dark rufous to light reddish fawn with white underparts. They have a dark head with a broad pure white stripe extending from near the base of the horns in front of the eyes to the cheek and a less conspicuous whitish area behind the eyes. The muzzle is also white. The ears are long, narrow (donkey-like) pointed with dark brown tassels at the tip. They posses a well developed, coarse and stiff mane. Females are similar to males but slightly smaller in size and with smaller and less heavily ridged horns.
Roan antelopes characteristically associate in breeding herds of about six to 15 individuals. Occasionally the herds may be larger. They include an adult bull, cows and their offspring. Young bulls are tolerated in the herd up to an age of two years. The herd bull is territorial and defends the herd's home range against neighbouring bulls. Surplus bulls will form bachelor herds.
Roan are grazers and by preference do not feed lower than approximately 15 cm from the ground. They consequently avoid areas with high concentrations of short grass grazers, e.g. impala, wildebeest and zebra.
Did you know?
that roan antelope are brave animals? If threatened by a predator, including lions, they will confront it, using their scimitar-shaped horns. Many of these big cats have died during such fights.
|Name (Scientific)
|Hippotragus equinus
|Name (English)
|Roan Antelope
|Name (French)
|Antilope chevaline
|Name (German)
|Name (Spanish)
|Antilope ruano
|Local names
|Afrikaans: Bastergemsbokchi
Shona: Ndunguza
isiNdebele, isiZulu, siSwati: Inoni
seTswana: Kwalata
sePedi: Thaetsi, thagetsise
seSotho: Kgama, tshephe, letsa
|CITES Status
|Not listed
|CMS Status
|Not listed
Photo Copyright by
Martin Wegmann
|Open grass and woodlands in the vicinity of water
|Wild population
|76.000 (1999) (Red List IUCN 2011)
|Zoo population
|202 reported to ISIS (2005)
In the Zoo
How this animal should be transported
For air transport, Container Requirement 73 of the IATA Live Animals Regulations should be followed.
Road transport (according to the South African Standard SANS 10331): Adult roan antelope are particularly difficult to transport and should preferably be totally immobilized or anaesthetized for the duration of the journey. A family group can be transported under tranquillization after a few weeks of adaptation in a boma. The horns of the adults should be piped. Transport adult roan antelope in individual crates. The crates should be placed transversely on the transport vehicle, so that the heads of the animals face outwards. The roof of the crate should be of height sufficient to be clear of the height of the piped horns.
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Dave Pape
Why do zoos keep this animal
While listed in the "lower risk" category by IUCN, roan antelope populations have collapsed in parts of their range, whereby the reasons are not always well understood. Zoos therefore aim at maintaining selfsustaining ex situ populations and run coordinated breeding programmes in three regions. Zoo bred-animals have already been reintroduced to Swaziland where the species became extinct, due to poaching, in 1961.


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Opinion: Will Harry Reid Let the GOP Reopen Government?
Editorial page editor Paul Gigot on Congressional negotiations over the shutdown, and why Republicans should preserve automatic spending cuts.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... I ... I ... welcome to Opinion Journal I'm Mary Kissel was an Obama is meeting later today ... with congressional leaders in this the new issue on the table ... the fate of the automatic budget cuts known as the sequester ... I've got editorial page editor Paul GBO joining me now to talk about this fall ... Republicans except the demands to get rid of the sequester ... well they can naive would what should they know I don't think they show that mean ... it's interesting that just popped up with a last-minute Harry Reid the Senate majority leader is basically ... and present Obama ... basically feel they have Republicans backed up against the wall spilling blood ... and they want I may want to exact ... some punishment if they can summon pull policy victory ... from the Republicans as the price ... of bomb ... agree to reopen the government or Iowa or raise the debt ceiling it's it's perverse and away the Republicans have been demanding something about the Democrat to signal ... he left open the government unless you break the sequester catheter Corps Democrats hate ... because it limits their spending on some of our ... ten ideas that you never saw the news of the weekend of ascend again it got me in a bipartisan group talked about ... in ways to ... see two Continental an innate the deal spread of Susan Collins of Maine were about what happened to the Airdrie to tell ... her ... that ... I get I mean he he wants he deferred he thought that it's out there was a group ... that is and how to put together a Republican and Democrat Joe Manchin some other on my middle of the road ... are ... not quite as Liberal Democrats ... and Terry regional because that's giving the Republicans too much can she wanted to postpone the imposition of the medical device tax is not some other things ... also she wanted to ... to to have ... the ... government monitored the income level of applicants for Obamacare subsidies ... seen for years yet it's a pretty reasonable thing but toilets ... will receive no we want no changes in Obamacare ... and die by the way the sequester's on the table you to give us something so ... I'd be a mean Miss McConnell the Republican leaders resisting mess ... it will go anywhere in the house I don't believe ... but you know as you get closer to the devil ... anything can happen so I would put it out of the sequester ... well it is the question is the house and what will happen there if the deal comes down ... on you get the sense from your sources on Capitol Hill we've got about thirty seconds left ... I've that they are more willing now to pass a clean CR that they've ... realize the losses in ... the I am giving that impression I think this is taxed some of them ... a good look at the polls I've seen that the Republicans are getting the blame for those rightly or wrongly ... they are ... and I think they're in the end this May ... in and out the way we predict it would end up which has no reopen the government or raise the debt sale ... on there you are ... an incentive to all the Republicans on Capitol Hill in threes campaign we told you so ... editorial page editor Paul to go to said that ... if I did say that ...


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Scotty McCreery to Phillip Phillips: 'Go Out There Looking to Learn'
Scotty McCreery won Season 10 of 'American Idol' and became a legit country superstar in the ensuing year, so of course he has plenty of advice to offer to and to instill in the winner of Season 11, Phillip Phillips. McCreery offered his heir apparent a few choice words of advice: "Go out there looking to learn."
During a chat with Access Hollywood earlier this week before the finale, McCreery offered that sentiment to Phillips and his competition, Jessica Sanchez, who obviously placed second lat night's (May 23) finale.
McCreery also said, "Don't go out of the gates and just try to do as much as you can and conquer the world your first year out. You wanna go out there and learn."
He even pointed out that he put his money where his mouth is and he isn't just doling out mindless advice. He said, "I got the opportunity and the blessing to go on tour with Brad Paisley and the Band Perry right now and I'm out there every night just trying to learn from them. Those guys are at the top. They've worked hard to get where they're at."
"I think if you go out of this with a learning attitude, you'll take a lot away from it," he added. Following the show, McCreery shared with his Twitter followers that he was happy to see Phillips win it all. "Passed the torch on to a well deserving artist, @PPhillipsAI11.. take it all in and enjoy it man!" he said.
"Tonight your life has changed forever!" He's right, and that's great advice, especially from someone who is living the dream. You hear that Phillip Phillips? The baton has been passed. Congrats from Taste of Country, by the way!


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Happy Friday my friends! Today starts a brand new challenge at Cardz TV and this is going to be a super fun challenge because its honoring Saint Patrick's Day! I am not Irish but I love this Holiday! Green everywhere, lots of laughter, good brew and a shamrock or two! So here is what I came up with for this challenge..........
Cardz TV Ch# 25 "Luck of the Irish"
Make a card, layout or craft project using stamped, digital, or
electronically cut Shamrocks or Leprechauns.
Starts: Fri, Feb 22
Ends: Thurs, Mar 7 @ Noon EST
Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps
Here is my project for this challenge:
I used my Pazzles machine to cut out the pot of gold and I made a cute matching 3X3 card to go with it. The pot of gold is a treat box that I will fill up with some green M&M's (my daughter's favorite candy) and give to my daughter for Saint Patty's Day.
I cut the Pot of Gold out using some Bazzill black cardstock. For the gold and the shamrocks on the outside, I used Core'dinations paper. I used some Glitz ultra fine glitter and added that to the shamrock and the gold to give it some sparkle. I cut the golden yellow tag out on my pazzles at 2 1/2 inches and tied it on with some twine that I then added to the ribbons. The ribbons that I used were just some ribbons that I got at Really Reasonable Ribbon. The sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps, "Happy Days".
Here are the Cardz TV stamp sets that I used in today's project:
Well thanks for stopping by and I sure hope you come play with us! This is such a fun challenge and you could possibly win your own set of stamps from Cardz TV! If you do not want to wait to see if you win and you want to purchase any of these stamps, you can do so right HERE. I hope you take the challenge and don't forget to stop by the Cardz TV Blog to see all the wonderful projects that my design team sisters have created for your inspiration! Have a wonderful weekend!!!


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major macro economic indicators
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- Membership of the eurozone since 2015
- Prospect of OECD membership
- Sound public and external accounts
- Banking system dominated by three Scandinavian banks
- Transit region between the European Union and the Russia/Kaliningrad enclave
- Diversification of energy supply (Klaipeda gas terminal, shale gas potential, electricity links with Poland and Sweden)
- Shrinking workforce (emigration of skilled young people)
- Large underground economy (26% of GDP)
- Wide income disparity between the capital and the regions, especially in the north-east where poverty persists
- High structural unemployment, even though it is coming down
- Limited added value of exports (mineral products, timber, agrifood, furniture, electrical equipment)
- Competitiveness eroded by insufficient productivity gains
Growth still driven by internal demand
Growth is set to remain firm in 2018, buoyed by private consumption and the recovery of investment. After falling due to a gap between two European programmes, public infrastructure investment will grow strongly thanks to the return of European funds in 2017. Private investment also is also expected to perform better, sustained by robust external demand for local products. Exports (more than 70% of GDP), of which 60% are directed to the European Union, will benefit from more dynamic eurozone growth and Russia's exit from recession. Meanwhile, after the counter-sanctions and the Russian recession, substitute markets have been found for agri-food products, and for the road transport used for goods transit to Russia. Nevertheless, the contribution of external trade to growth will still be nil due to the simultaneous growth in imports associated with lively domestic demand. In addition, investment growth and rising industrial output will benefit construction.
Private consumption will also support activity in 2018, buoyed by solid wage growth, lower taxes on households, and falling unemployment (7.4% in September 2017). Higher wages demonstrate the country's declining population associated with the emigration of skilled workers, in part offset by greater resident worker participation brought about by the raise of the legal retirement age. However, higher consumption could be dampened by inflation, although at a more moderate pace in 2018.
Current account deficit and slight budget surplus
The position of the public accounts has improved considerably since 2009, when the deficit was in excess of 9%. In 2018, the fiscal balance should again be in positive territory. Higher tax receipts, linked to lively consumption and wage growth, should help offset the rise in defence spending, the index-linking of pensions, and the cuts to social security contributions all of which were implemented in 2017. The 2018 budget will focus on poverty reduction, by improving the health system and exonerating the lowest earners from tax obligations. The public debt burden (85% of which is held by non-residents and 37% of which is denominated in dollars) should gradually ease, especially as the structural balance (-0.1% forecast for 2017), adjusted for the influence of the economic cycle, has greatly improved since 2014.
The trade deficit (5.5% of GDP in 2016) could edge upwards in 2018 thanks to robust internal demand, which local manufacturing output meets only in part. The service surplus generated by road transport will almost completely cover this. Dividend and interest repatriation by foreign investors (4.2% of GDP in 2016) will continue to exceed remittances by emigrant workers (2.9%). In these conditions, the current account balance is expected to worsen slightly, but will show only a modest deficit. European structural funds, accounting for an annual average of 3% of GDP, will continue to finance transport and energy infrastructure, research, and innovation. Foreign direct investments will still come mostly from northern Europe and will benefit a diverse variety of sectors.. The external debt burden (83% of GDP at the end of September 2017) is slowly shrinking as the banks reduce the debt (15% of total debt) they owe to their parent companies.
Government fragility is not expected to threaten the continuity of reforms
In the October 2016 elections, the electorate – irritated by corruption, the new labour code, and a lower standard of living than the European average – confounded expectations and voted in the centrist Farmers and Greens Union (LVZS), which won 56 out of 141 seats in the Seimas, the local parliament. Putting an end to the alternating coalitions led by the conservatives and social democrats, Saulius Skvernelis (LVZS) formed a coalition government with the Social Democratic Party (17 seats). However, in September 2017, the latter decided to leave the government coalition, although some ministers chose to remain in place. This departure could lead to early elections in 2018, even though this is not expected to fundamentally change the country's policies, given the consensus within political circles on certain topics, such as the creation of a new social model aimed at reducing inequalities and poverty, and also convergence towards the other euro zone countries. Nevertheless, the many scandals linked to corruption among politicians will continue to cause distrust among the public. Moreover, the President Dalia Grybauskaitė is set to stick to her pro-European stance and firmness towards Russia because the country shares a border with the Russian enclave of Kalingrad – home to a major naval base. The Polish minority (7% of the population) will continue to be criticised because of its alleged collusion with Russia.
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JERUSALEM — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday that more work was needed to reach a deal between Israel and Hamas for a seven-day truce in the Gaza war. Israel's defence minister warned that the military may soon broaden its ground operation "significantly."
The tough statement by Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon, coupled with Kerry's inability to broker even a temporary cease-fire after a week of shuttling around the region, signalled the fighting is likely to drag on, with more than 820 Palestinians and 38 people in Israel killed so far.
In a statement issued shortly after Kerry spoke at a press conference in Cairo, Yaalon's office quoted him telling troops in the field that "you need to be ready for the possibility that very soon we will instruct the military to significantly broaden the ground operation in Gaza."
"Hamas is paying a very heavy price and will pay an even heavier price," Yaalon said. "At the end of the operation, Hamas will have to think very hard if it is worth it to taunt us in the future."
Israel has said a key objective of its ground operation is to destroy Hamas military tunnels under the Gaza-Israel border — and Israeli media have said the military wants more time to complete the mission.
Of 31 discovered so far, about half have been destroyed. The tunnels, used by Hamas in the past to sneak into Israel, are seen as a strategic threat against Israel.
For days, Kerry has been moving between the Egyptian capital, the West Bank and Jerusalem and talking to officials from Qatar, which is in contact with Hamas. But the most Kerry seemed to have won so far was a willingness from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to consider a far less ambitious 12-hour halt in fighting, proposed by U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon.
Netanyahu, Kerry said, "has indicated his willingness to do that as a good faith down payment to move forward."
Still, Kerry said that the parties are closer than ever to an agreement for a seven-day "humanitarian" truce to start with the Muslim Eid holiday on Monday, ending the holy month of Ramadan.
Speaking alongside the U.N. secretary-general and the Egyptian foreign minister, Kerry insisted that there was a general agreement on the "concept" of a truce but that both sides had concerns over details of carrying it out.
"Gaps have been significantly narrowed," he said. "It can be achieved, if we work through some of the issues that are important for the parties."
Gaza fighting continued alongside the truce efforts. Israeli airstrikes hit more than 80 sites in Gaza, while militants in the tiny Mediterranean strip fired 50 rockets at Israel, the army said. Among the sites hit in Gaza were 30 homes, including that of a leader of the Islamic Jihad group who was killed along with his sons, Palestinian officials said.
And unrest sparked by the conflict intensified in the West Bank, where five Palestinians were killed during protests against the Israeli operation in Gaza.
The U.S. top diplomat said the goal of halting fighting for seven days was to provide time to work out further talks to address each side's demands. He said some "terminology" on a truce's framework still needed work.
Hamas demands the release of Palestinian prisoners in addition to an end to the 7-year-old border blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt after the group seized Gaza from the Western-backed government of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Israeli TV reports said Israel's Security Cabinet unanimously rejected Kerry's proposal in its current form, mainly because it would mean Israel has to cut short the effort to destroy tunnels. But Kerry said he had not submitted a formal proposal to Israel for the Cabinet to vote on.
Israeli government officials were not immediately available for comment.
The worst round of cross-border fighting in more than five years has killed 828 Palestinians and wounded more than 5,200, according to Palestinian health officials. The U.N. says civilians make up three-fourths of the dead and a majority of the wounded.
In Israel, 38 people have been killed since July 8, including 35 soldiers, two Israeli civilians and a Thai worker.
The army announced on Friday that an Israeli soldier whom Hamas had claimed to have captured earlier this week had in fact died in battle on that day. The declaration lifts fears of a soldier in Hamas custody — one of Israel's worst-case scenarios in any fight with the militants.
The army said it determined that Sgt. Oron Shaul was killed among seven soldiers killed in a vehicle that was hit by an anti-tank missile in Gaza on Sunday. The others in the vehicle were confirmed dead soon after the battle ended but Shaul's remains were not immediately identified. Shaul is among the count of 35 soldiers killed in the fighting.
As the Gaza fighting drags on, the West Bank is becoming increasingly restive.
Protests erupted Friday in the northern village of Hawara, near the city of Nablus, and the southern village of Beit Omar, near the city of Hebron. Palestinian hospital officials said three Palestinians were killed in Beit Omar and two in Hawara.
The mayor of Hawara, Mouin Idmeidi, said he and hundreds of others from the village participated in a protest after emerging from a local mosque after Friday prayers.
Hawara is located along a main north-south thoroughfare that is also used by Israeli motorists. The mayor said an Israeli motorist slowed down as he passed the march and fired at the group.
The mayor said four people were wounded and that one of them, a 19-year-old, died at Rafidiyeh Hospital in Nablus of his injuries.
After the shooting, clashes erupted between Palestinians and Israeli troops who opened fire, killing a 22-year-old from Hawara, the mayor said.
Rafidiyeh hospital confirmed the deaths.
An Israeli police spokesman, Mickey Rosenfeld, said paramilitary border police opened fire to disperse violent protests at Hawara, and that masked Palestinians threw firebombs. He said he was unaware of a shooting involving an Israeli civilian.
In Beit Omar, clashes erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinian stone-throwers. Hebron hospital officials said three Palestinians were killed.
The Israeli military said it was looking into the reports.
On Thursday, thousands of Palestinians clashes with Israeli forces at a West Bank checkpoint and in east Jerusalem, the largest protests in those areas in several years.


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POLICE CHIEF SEARCH—Hazel Blackman speaks at a Feb. 27 press conference. (Photo by J.L. Martello)
Questions still surround the resignation of former Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Chief Nate Harper, who stepped down after more than 35 years of service on the force amid pressure from a federal investigation. But the Pittsburgh activist community already has their sights set on the next chief and is being proactive to ensure their input is factored into the mayor's decision.
"As you know we're in a difficult moment in the history of our city with regard to the police bureau," said Tim Stevens, chairman of the Black Political Empowerment Project at a press conference on Feb. 27. "Maybe the next police chief just has to be bold, bold enough to stand up to officers who abuse their power. Even with that blue uniform and history, they must be as unbiased against their officers as possible."
While the news media is focused on corruption within the police force with regard to funds that were possibly misappropriated, community representatives at the press conference outside of City Council Chambers were more concerned with issues such as police brutality and the lack of diversity on the police force.
"This is imperative to repairing the relationship between the community and the police. The diversity of the police force has been an issue for many years," said Brandi Fisher, president of the Alliance for Police Accountability. "In order to change that we need to focus on a common ground of trust."


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Christians Need Not Fear Scientific Inquiry
from R.C. Sproul Jan 18, 2019 Category: ArticlesThere is a sense in which the Christian should be the most passionate scientist of all because he should be rigorously open to truth wherever it is found. He should not be afraid that a new discovery of something that is true will destroy his foundation for truth. If our... Keep Reading
Covenant Prosecutors
from R.C. Sproul Jul 30, 2009 Category: ArticlesI don't remember the exact words. They went something like this: "He was a thundering paradox of a man." These words served as the opening lines of William Manchester's classic biography of General Douglas MacArthur. In this work, MacArthur was shown as a multi-faceted man whose essence could not be crystallized by a single attribute. In like manner, the prophets of the Old Testament were men of multi-faceted and multi-dimensioned responsibilities and behavior. Keep Reading
Developing a Passion for God
from R.C. Sproul Jul 29, 2009 Category: ArticlesI remember a stained-glass window that adorned the library of my alma mater. It was situated above the stairwell at the second-floor landing. In leaded letters, the words in the window declared, "Knowledge is power." Keep Reading
BibleWorks 10: A Review
from Keith Mathison Jul 28, 2009 Category: ArticlesIn 2009, I wrote a review of BibleWorks 8, a software program released in 2008. The newest version, BibleWorks 10, has recently been released, so it seems like a good time to update my review. Keep Reading
Calvin & Culture, Reconsidered
from Gene Edward Veith Jul 27, 2009 Category: ArticlesOne of the greatest social scientists credits John Calvin for the rise of capitalism and, by extension, modern Western culture itself. That is quite an influence and quite a tribute to Calvin. Nevertheless, though there is some truth to the claim, the specific scholarship behind it demonstrates a profound misunderstanding, not only of Calvin but of the Reformation. Keep Reading
Inaugural Class for the Academy a Success
from Karisa Schlehr Jul 25, 2009 Category: Ligonier AcademyThe inaugural class for the Doctor of Ministry program at Ligonier Academy of Biblical & Theological Studies was a success! Held July 13-17, 2009, at Saint Andrew's in Sanford, Fla., ten students participated in Dr. R.C. Sproul's class, "The Doctrine of Justification." Keep Reading
Where Is the Glory Found?
from R.C. Sproul Jr. Jul 24, 2009 Category: ArticlesAs birthdays go, it's a big one. It is fitting and appropriate that we would mark the five-hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. Trouble is, that occasion is being marked in at least two different ways. First, those who do not find Calvin to their liking will seek to paint the man as a sour-faced, power-mad, fundamentalist and extremist. The ghost of Servetus will be forced to dance for us once more, and those of us who are grateful for Calvin will be encouraged to repent for our stubborn ways. Keep Reading
Outlived or Lived Out?
from Gordon Reed Jul 23, 2009 Category: ArticlesMany years ago I was privileged to know several great men of faith in the generation just preceding my own. I regarded these men with deep respect and even held them in awe because of their great knowledge and even greater piety. Looking back, I realize that one of the many things they all held in common was a passionate love for the basics of biblical, Reformed doctrine. Because of this, they were dedicated students and teachers of that often neglected document known as the Westminster Shorter Catechism. But beyond mere reference to it and frequent quotes from it, the doctrines contained in the Shorter Catechism saturated their minds and their ministries. Keep Reading
Announcing 2010 Doctor of Ministry Courses
from Keith Mathison Jul 22, 2009 Category: Ligonier AcademyLigonier Academy is pleased to announce the courses that will be offered in 2010 as part of our Doctor of Ministry program. For more information on this new program, please visit the Ligonier Academy Doctor of Ministry website. Keep Reading
Accordance 8: A Review
from Keith Mathison Jul 22, 2009 Category: ArticlesFirst released in 1994, Accordance is the only full-featured Bible study program designed specifically for Mac users. Until very recently, I was a PC user, so when I switched to Mac, I was interested in what Accordance could do. In the interest of full disclosure, the copy of Accordance I am reviewing is a review copy of Accordance 8 sent to me gratis by Oak Tree. Keep Reading
2009 Mid-Year Ministry Update
from Chris Larson Jul 21, 2009 Category: Ministry NewsThe following letter was included in Ligonier's recent newsletter sent to our Ministry Partners. It is nowhere near exhaustive, but it provides a quick glimpse at what we've been up to this year and some new things to come: Keep Reading


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Los Angeles, Nov 20: Actor Daniel Craig surprised US army men posted in Afghanistan when he met them and watched the latest James Bond movie "Skyfall" with them.
Craig, 44, who played the role of James Bond for the third time, went to Camp Bastion in Helmand province and took a copy of the hit new movie with him, reports dailystar.co.uk.
The actor gave a speech to all the soldiers, praising their bravery and then sat down to watch the movie with team.


text: NEW YORK (AP) -- Former New York Giant Mark Ingram was arrested in Michigan, nearly a month after he disappeared on the day he was scheduled to begin serving a prison sentence for bank fraud and money laundering. U.S. marshals tracked the retired wide receiver and former Michigan State standout to a hotel room in Flint, Mich., after a manhunt that began when he failed to turn up at a federal prison in Kentucky on Dec. 5. A spokesman for the Marshals Service in New York, Timothy Hogan, said Ingram was arrested Friday without incident. The hotel wasn't far from Ingram's home in Grand Blanc, Mich. Ingram, who has been in and out of jail since his playing career ended in 1996, pleaded guilty in 2005 to cashing counterfeit checks and laundering money he believed to be proceeds from narcotics deals. Before his flight, the 1991 Super Bowl standout had sought to delay the start of his nearly eight-year prison term so he could watch his son's freshman season as a running back at the University of Alabama. His arrest came just before the start of his son's biggest game: A Sugar Bowl matchup against Utah, which Alabama lost 31-17. Marshals also had been looking for Ingram in New Orleans, where the game was played, Hogan said. Ingram's attorney, Raymond Colon, did not immediately return phone and e-mail messages on Saturday. Ingram spent six seasons with the Giants. He also played for Miami, Green Bay and Philadelphia in his 10-year career. He is scheduled to appear in a federal court in Michigan on Monday. Ingram will travel to New York, where he was prosecuted, to face charges related to his flight.


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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Tennessee State men's and women's cross country teams registered strong showings at the 5K Bethune-Cookman Beach Invite on Friday evening. The Flying Tigers grabbed the top spot with 22 points ahead of second place Ed Waters with 36. The Tigerbelles finished second with 42 points just behind Florida A&M who scored a perfect 15. The event was the first of two in as many days.
Gary Pierrelus of Ed Waters won the individual title in 19:13 and was followed by four Flying Tigers, as the men put a strangle-hold on the team title. Adrian McDaniel paced the group at 19:31 followed closely by Jonathan Owens at 19:59, Jamill Jackson in 20:02 and Jalon McCutcheon in 20:06. Theodore Nicholson finished in a season best time of 20:52, good for an eighth place finish.
Vincent Gilmore was the top non-scoring Tiger as he finished in 21:17. Jakeenen Guthrie (22:32) and Jason Griffin (24:01) recorded season best times as they rounded out the field of competitors for TSU.
Breanna Adams placed sixth with a time of 23:37 finishing ahead of Oteia Prince (7th) 24:37 and Latia Carmey (8th) 24:53. Michelle Bradley (25:06) and Charita Harris (25:14) claimed the last two scoring positions for the TSU in tenth and eleventh, respectively.
Gabrielle Todd led the non-scoring runners crossing the line at 25:58. Diera Taylor finished in 26:29, Brianna Woodson in 27:26, Jasmine Owens in 27:30, Ashontae Jackson in 28:43 and Kya Riley in 29:40.
Both squads will take part in the 15-team Asics Embry-Riddle Classic on Saturday morning. The men start at 7:20 a.m. with an 8K, while the women follow with a 5K at 8:00 a.m.


text: Benefiting Cub Scout Pack 410. A tasty way to support our community! Stop by your Janesville Culvers restaurant on Scoopie Night between 4 and 8 pm. On these special nights, your local Culvers donates 10 percent of that nights sales to the chosen non-profit organization. You can count on Scoopie making an appearance!


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Martha's Apple Pie Best Pie Bakeoff 2008 Entry #3
The third in our lineup of pies from our Best Pie Bakeoff is Melinda with her classic apple pie. Read on to see who loves this pie and why she thinks it's the best pie she's got.
Want to tell us about your best pie? You still have time – the entry form closes at midnight tonight!
Where is this recipe from? Adapted from Martha Stewart's "Old Fashioned Apple Pie."
Why is this the BEST pie recipe you've got? There is nothing better than an apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. My 9-year old does not like cake and always requests this pie for his birthday. It has never failed me, and the crust works for any other fruit fillings that I have used.
Martha's Apple Pie
Makes 1 double-crust pie
Pie pastry
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water (essential that the water is cold)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
12 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (I like to use a mixture of Granny Smith and Fuji, or any other apples that look nice at the market)
3/4 cup sugar, plus additional for pie top
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg, beaten
1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter, and use a pastry blender (or a fork, but I find it makes a difference to use the proper tool) to blend until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. Add ice water slowly, while gently stirring with a spatula just until dough holds together without being wet or sticky. Be careful not to over-work the dough. To test, squeeze a small amount together: If it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
3. Divide dough into two equal balls. Flatten each ball into a disc and wrap in plastic. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill at least 1 hour.
4. Heat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface (I like to use a pastry cloth), roll out pastry into two 1/8-inch-thick circles to a diameter slightly larger than that of an 11-inch plate. Press one pastry circle into the pie plate.
5. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, lemon zest and juice, spices, and flour. Toss well. Spoon apples into pie pan. Dot with butter, and cover with remaining pastry circle. Trim edges of crust to make neat circle, with top slightly larger than bottom. Seal by gently folding top layer around the edge of the bottom shell and pinching edges with fingers and thumb to make a pretty fluted edge. Cut several steam vents across top. Brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with additional cinnamon and sugar.
6. Bake until crust is brown and juices are bubbling, about 1 hour. Let cool on wire rack before serving.
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Snowboard contests have swelled in size to a staggering number over the last few seasons. The backlash of course, is a loss of identity. Which event can't you afford to miss? From pro riders and fans perspective alike the situation has muddied. In a moment off clarity, Vans made a judgment call. They stepped up, cleverly rolling the prize money and hype of their Triple Crown series into a much-anticipated single event. It's an ambitious long-term plan: to become the preeminent event of the entire west coast. Two hundred thousand dollars in prize money, TV coverage on Fox Sports, and three events—the Vans Cup At Tahoe will shine, no doubt.
The inaugural event kicked off Friday night with some urban isht: graffiti artists, a Deejay, and a mean-streets triple set. Marc Frank was up in the cut too, literally (check the photos). TWS Senior photographer Kevin Zacher has always hyped up Wyatt Caldwell—on this night he blew up on his own—fifteen thousand richer for top-dog honors. South Lake's Jimi Tomer locked second place and kept the local contingent happy. And Chris Rotax, who ambushed the rail scene with flying 450-ons, and assorted technical shenanigans earned third.
Erin Comstock was "just not very motivated and settled for third place. Have you seen this girl front board slide? Damn. Leanne Pelosi has been dominating all things metal this year and tonight was no exception—first place. Anne Flore Marxer of Switzerland filled out the middle.
1. Wyatt Caldwell (Sun Valley, ID) $15,000. Leanne Pelosi (Calgary, AB Canada) $1,000
2. Jimi Tomer (South Lake Tahoe, CA)$8,000. Anne Flore Marxer (Lausanne, SUI) $500
3. Chris Rotax (Burlington, VT) $4,000 Erin Comstock (Incline Village, NV) $400
The Vans Cup at Tahoe will air in two parts on Fox Sports Net March 18 and March 25 at 3 pm nationally during the Vans Off the Wall Hour, with subsequent airings on the FUEL action sports network.


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EDU519 Technology Tools in the Classroom
This course will utilize hands-on experience to familiarize educators with various classroom technology tools. This course will explore the use of the LCD projector, the interactive board, the Chalkboard (wireless tablet), the document camera, the digital camera, and survey monkey to enhance the delivery of curriculum in the classroom. This course will help educators develop lesson plans to enhance student learning using the various technology tools in the classroom. 0 Credits


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Mac Hyman's hilarious barracks novel No Time for Sergeants was adapted for TV by Ira Levin in 1955, with newcomer Andy Griffith as bumptious Air Force draftee Will Stockdale. This TV version was soon afterward transformed into a Broadway play, and then a movie, again with Griffith in the lead. Brought to the Air Force base in handcuffs because his farmer father has been hiding his draft notices, good-natured Will becomes the target of ridicule for the other transcripts. Especially nasty is Private Irvin (Murray Hamilton), but Will is able to forgive him because he knows that Irvin is suffering from some mysterious disease called ROTC. Will's best pal is hot-headed private Ben (Nick Adams), who wants to be transferred to the Infantry and convinces Will to try for the same goal. Slowly becoming aware that the trusting, naïve Will may prove to be a troublemaker, career sergeant King (Myron McCormick), who wants nothing more out of life than a little peace and quiet, tries to keep Stockdale out of mischief by appointing him "PLO" -- Permanent Latrine Orderly, a dubious distinction in which Will takes enormous pride. Later on, King tries to pull strings to get Will transferred, succeeding only in losing his sergeant's stripes. The story goes off on a zany tangent when Will and Ben find themselves on a crippled plane in flight. They manage to escape with their lives, but all evidence suggests that they've been killed in the plane's crash. Imagine the dismay of newly reinstated Sergeant King when Will and Ben show up in his office -- just as the entire base is gathered for a memorial service for the two "fallen heroes." Featured in a minor role as a "coordination officer" is Griffth's future TV cohort Don Knotts, while Sammy Jackson, who played Stockdale in a 1964 sitcom version of No Time for Sergeants, shows up in an unbilled bit. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Cast & Crew
- Andy Griffith - Will Stockdale (Narrator)
- Myron McCormick - Sgt. King
- Nick Adams - Ben Whitledge
- Murray Hamilton - Irvin Blanchard
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Familial dysfunction and widespread crime conspire to destroy the life of one young woman in this topical drama from Mexico. Yessica (Ximena Ayala) and Mariam (Nancy Gutierrez) are two girls in their early teens growing up in a poor, crime-ridden neighborhood in Mexico City.
Both girls are products of broken homes; Mariam is being raised by her mother (Arcelia Ramirez) since her parents broke up, while Yessica's mom (Maria Rojo) divorced her daughter's father and has since married a single father (Eligio Melendez), giving Yessica a stepbrother, Jorge (Luis Fernando Pena), who has a job with the city bus company.
Jorge and Yessica have become bitter rivals, and one day Jorge offers to help one of the bus line's drivers rape his stepsister for the right price. Yessica is emotionally scarred by the assault, but paralyzed by fear and guilt, she refuses to report the crime to anyone; the rape remains a secret until tragic circumstances bring the crime into the open.
Perfume De Violetas -- Nadie Te Oye received an enthusiastic reception at the 2001 Guadalajara Film Festival, where Ximena Ayala's performance earned her honors as Best Actress.


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Orleans County (New York)
Orleans County [1] is in the Niagara Frontier region of New York. This rural county sandwiched between the 'big cities' of Buffalo and Rochester may not have the amenities or marquee attractions of its neighbors, but it makes for a serene and convenient getaway for travelers to Western New York.
With several creeks and streams perfect for fishing, quaint 19th-century villages, a long Lake Ontario shoreline, and a number of well-maintained historical attractions, often-overlooked Orleans County can be a surprising re-discovery for intrepid travelers.
Villages and hamlets[edit]
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Orleans County is largely rural, comprising mainly farmland and light forest (the "Oak Orchards" commemorated in so many place names throughout the area), dotted with a few villages and hamlets. There may not be much to do in any one location, but the county as a whole offers a variety of recreational and historical attractions, all within easy driving distance of each other.
The county owes much of its tourism to the Erie Canal, which runs east-west through several communities, and to Lake Ontario, which lies to the north. Orleans County's many creeks attract fishing enthusiasts from throughout the region.
Albion, the county seat, is located close to the middle of the county, and it makes a great jumping-off point for day trips. Albion and Medina are the largest villages; both have quaint 19th-century canalside downtowns, with light commercial strips farther out. The other villages and hamlets are much smaller but have a number of hidden gems.
Unlike other areas of Western New York, there were very few—if any—permanent Native American settlements in this region. Certainly they used the high Ridge (now State Route 104) as a major transportation route, and they hunted and fished here, but the swampy land led to illness for anyone who tried to settle down.
Early European settlers also stayed away until well after other areas like Canandaigua and Batavia were prosperous and thriving. In 1796, the area was included in the Holland Purchase, an enormous swath of land encompassing the every part of the state west of the Genesee River. The land office in Batavia sold off parcels throughout the Purchase, which became known as Genesee County. The other counties of Western New York were split off from Genesee in turn, with Orleans being the second-to-last in 1824.
The major impetus for the settlement of the area north of the Oak Orchard Swamp was the construction of the Erie Canal. The westernmost stretch of the canal opened in 1825, and that opened up eastern markets for the products of Orleans County farms. Only a few years later, high-quality sandstone was discovered to exist under the topsoil in the region, and Medina sandstone was soon being quarried and exported throughout the state.
Manufacturing has never been as important here as in neighboring counties, due to the low population and lack of readily available power. Instead, farming remains the county's major industry.
Get in[edit]
The vast majority of visitors come to Orleans County by car. Long-distance travelers from the east and west can take the New York State Thruway to exit 48 (Batavia) or 48A (Pembroke), both in Genesee County. From there, you'll join the folks from the Southern Tier heading north and take State Route 98 from Batavia to Albion, or Route 77 to Route 63 from Pembroke to Medina.
From Buffalo, taking the Thruway would work, but you could also take I-990 towards Lockport, then pick up State Route 31 which parallels the Erie Canal. From Rochester, State Route 104 is the most convenient route, although the Lake Ontario State Parkway is quicker and more scenic if your origin or destination is farther north. From Niagara Falls, Routes 104 and 31 are your best bets.
You could also arrive by boat, if you've got one available. If you're coming in via Lake Ontario, there's a small marina in the Oak Orchard State Marine Park [2] at Point Breeze, the mouth of the Oak Orchard River. If you come in via the Erie Canal from the east or west, you can tie up right in the heart of the county's three canalside villages: Medina, Albion, and Holley.
While there are a number of rural airstrips scattered around the county, the only public airport is Pine Hill [3] (FAA: 9G6) southwest of Albion and southeast of Medina. Even there, don't expect much; it's got a half-mile asphalt runway, no scheduled commercial flights, and very few services. You can fly in on a private single-engine plane, but that's about it. Genesee County Airport [4] (FAA: GVQ) to the south is bigger and can accommodate small jets, but still has no commercial service. For commercial air service, you'll have to fly into Rochester (IATA: ROC), Buffalo (IATA: BUF), or maybe Niagara Falls (IATA: IAG), then rent a car and drive in.
There's no passenger train service to Orleans County. The nearest terminals are in Rochester, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls.
Get around[edit]
As noted above, you'll probably want a car to get around the county. If you need to rent one, there's an Enterprise [5] branch in Albion, but you're probably better off renting at the airport or train station where you came in.
Fortunately for drivers, the county is criss-crossed by an array of well-maintained state routes. Routes 18, 104, 31, and 31A travel east–west, while routes 63, 98, and 237 are the main north–south routes. 104 is the primary highway, with only a few speed zones to slow you down, while 18 is a scenic lakeside route. 31 parallels the canal through Medina, Albion, and Holley, while 31A bypasses those villages to the south.
Off the state routes, roads are usually paved, but they're often narrow and sometimes completely devoid of markings—even on what are nominally "major" connecting roads. Nonetheless, traffic is light enough that you shouldn't have any problems. Deer will probably pose a greater hazard to you than other motorists.
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Wilson resident Marek Kobialka, pictured, a construction engineer with the Niagara Power Project, recently received an award from the Western New York Chapter of the American Concrete Institute for superior work practices related to the repair and restoration of the dam face of the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant (shown in the background). He accepted the award on behalf of the New York Power Authority.
The plant is the Niagara Project's main generating facility. NYPA and its partners, including Crane Hogan Structural Systems, BVR Construction, LaFarge North America and Applus RTD, were recognized for the quality of repair work over a 21,000-square-foot area of the dam face and the innovative practices for conducting the work in 2013 and early 2014.
The Structural Concrete Repair Award was announced at the annual ACI-WNY banquet in Batavia May 9.
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Friday, December 25, 2009
Eli played in the snow. We had gotten quite of bit of snow before they got here. It was pretty deep here and he was wanting to run in it.
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Married to John Scovill and have three children. We were blessed in 2008 to have two grandchildren born into our family just three weeks apart. I'll try hard to fill you in about our little family so sit back and enjoy.
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It all began with us!
Also known as Mom and Dad, and Grandma and Grandpa "Pa Pa"
Ethan and Grandma
You are my little sunshine and my little buddy Ethan, I'm so happy to be your grandma! You make me smile and I enjoy life in watching you grow. Your hugs you give me make my day brighter and I feel as though I'm one of the luckiest grandma's in the world. You're a sweet loving little boy and you can tell it in your eyes. I love you sweetheart bigger than the skies!
Grandma and Eli
I love it when you come to me and I get to hold you, I really miss these times being able to cuddle with you. Eli you brighten my days and I love you so much! I loved being able to play with you and watching you eat your birthday cake. You made me laugh watching your daddy run after you and happy inside watching him love you. You are a very lucky little guy to have the loving parents that you do. I love you too bigger than the skies!
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Johnny and Susie sitting in the garage watching them grill the food. We were glad that we were all able to spend time with each other while they were here.
Enjoying some time spent with family
My little sister and her husband was here visiting from Utah over the 4th of July week. Two of their three children came with them. We had a cook-out at our daughter and son-in-laws home in Melbourne. We had hamburgers and hotdogs grilled and even had some watermellon. We ended up with plenty of food to eat. Then we were off to see the fireworks.
Ethan and Eli playing
Such sweet little boys playing together. They're the apple of my eye! And I really mean that. I have so much fun with them.
Another cute little face
Looking at grandma
Ethan loves to be pushed on this riding toy that he got with his birthday money." He raises his little feet and away we go". He smiles great big as Grandpa goes faster. He knows where all the buttons are and what they do on this toy. You show him once and there's no forgetting with him. He'll play for a while and then its time for a nap. We have so much fun watching him play. We love him so much!
This is Boomer who was with us for fourteen years. He was such a great dog and part of our family. He got pretty sick and was in alot of pain, and with his age the vet felt thay he probably wouldn't make it through the surgery. John took him in and they put him to sleep. We'll miss him alot. He loved to sit by my feet when I would come home from work. He would follow me everywhere the minute I would wake up. He was a good pet and I'm glad we had him for those fourteen years.
Our little Eli
This was taken of Eli the day we were getting ready to leave to fly back to Iowa. I will miss seeing this little face each morning as he was just warming up to John and I. I love being a grandma, I loved having him come up to me and raise his arms up for me to pick him up and hold him. He is walking all over now.
A group picture on top of Dixie Rock in St.George, Utah
A nice lady walked by us when we were trying to figure out how to take a picture of all of us, she offered to take it for me. I really appreciated her for doing this. April and the kids came down to visit. It was good to see them for Jarem and Lakea have gotten so big and that means I have gotten older. We had alot of fun being together.
Eli turns 1
Eli had so much fun eating his birthday cake that his Mommy and Daddy made for him. It was an Elmo cake. He had many family members on his Mommy's side to come and celebrate with him. John and I spent eight days with them.
Eli and the ducks
This little guy wanted to eat the bread instead of giving it to the ducks. It was funny to watch him. It was cute to watch him throw the bread at the ducks.
A picture of Ethan feeding the ducks
This should be fun to watch as this little guy throws the bread thats in his little hand to these hungry swans. You have to be careful when feeding these swans because if your not fast enough with throwing the bread they'll come right up to you. So we like to make sure that we are fast!
Feeding the ducks
You can see how pretty this area is behind Ethan and Grandpa.
What a little ham
What a cutie in this little suit, his mommy bought it for him to wear Easter Sunday. He looks so sweet! He was ready to change his clothes after I took this picture.
A Birthday Wish for Ethan and Eli
We decided to take the family out to eat at Hickory Park in Ames. The food is really good and I thought what a great idea to have them come and sing Happy Birthday to Ethan and Eli, they got their very own sundae with a candle on top and they even took a few bites of it. It was cute to watch there little faces as they sang to them. I even think that other people around us joined in. It was great to be able to spend time with all of our children while they were home. We love them all so much. How fun it is to be a grandparent!
A picture of Eli
Uncle Phillip took this picture of Eli with my camera that can do special effects. It was really neat to see what color he was going to pull out of the picture and as you can see it was a blue/green color, check out the cereal on his tray. I thought this was a really cute picture of Eli. I really like what my camera can do.
Our little Grandsons
Cousins getting their picture taken for grandma. This picture was taken in St. George Utah by a good friend of our son John. They did pretty good considering she had taken well over three hundred pictures of them. Don't they have the cutest faces?
What do you see Ethan?
What a sweet little face and a loving soul. I love everything about you and we are very blessed to have had you choose us as your grandparents not only here on earth but also the eternities! We have had so much fun watching you grow and see the changes that have taken place. Such as when you first learned how to crawl and when you stood all by yourself. You are a cutie thats for sure!
Looking out the window
Eli looking out the window. I love those cute little hands and that dimple in his elbow. What a sweet little boy, and to think he is part of our eternal family. It has been a joy Eli having you and your parents home for a while. We got to see you take steps without anybody holding on to you, what a big boy you are! We love you so much Eli Robert....
Eli at his Pre-Birthday party
Oh what fun! I had so much fun digging into my birthday cake at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Alot of family was here to celebrate his first birthday with him. He ate the whole cake!
Our little Birthday boys
Ethan looking to see where he should dig in first. His Mommy made his cake for him. He had just awaken from his nap and really wasn't sure what was going on. We had over twenty family members here to celebrate his first birthday!
Our little Ethan and Uncle Phil
Uncle Phil sure loves these little nephews. You can tell in these babies eye's that they love him so much. Way to go Uncle Phil, you have just been made the best Uncle ever! It takes a little while for Ethan to warm up but then watch out because then he becomes a shadow following his Uncle Phil everywhere.
Uncle Phil with Eli and Ethan
Phillip has been lucky to be close to this little guy Eli. They get so excited when he sees them. I think Uncle Phil has won their little hearts.
Eli and Ethan
This was taken at Johnny and Shanna's home while visiting in November 2008. The babies have a lot of fun together and seem to get along quite well. It's fun to watch them play together. We love these little guys so much!
Grandma with her grandbabies in Utah
I now know what my parents went through with having twins. Ethan and Eli are one big arm full when I'm holding the both of them. I so much enjoy these little guys! They keep me on my toes now that they both are crawling everywhere. I truly enjoy watching them as they do and learn new things. It was fun to see them interact with each other and play. I'm glad that we were able to go and see them and that the babies were able to be together on this trip. I'm one lucky Grandma!!


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Former Husker Jordan Burroughs won the gold medal at 74 kilograms (163 pounds) at the 2012 Olympics in London on Friday. Burroughs defeated Iran's Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi 3-0 in the gold medal match.
Burroughs, a two-time NCAA champion at Nebraska, won four matches on Friday en route to becoming the first freestyle gold medalist in school history. Burroughs adds the gold medal to his list of accomplishments after Nebraska, which includes winning the 2011 FILA World Championships.
After taking a bye in the round of 32, Burroughs dominated Puerto Rico's Francisco Soler Tanco. Burroughs won the first round 4-0 before taking the second round 6-0. With the win, he advanced to the quarterfinals to face Matthew Gentry of Canada.
In a much closer match, Burroughs survived the scare from Gentry. Burroughs posted a 2-1 victory in the first round before tying the second round and winning the match.
In the semifinals, Burroughs was challenged by Russia's Denis Tsargush, but prevailed in the third round. The Sicklerville, N.J., native won the first round 3-1, but fell 2-0 in the second round. He bounced back in the third round, however, for a 2-1 win.
Burroughs then shut out Goudarzi in the gold medal match, winning 1-0, 1-0.
Burroughs, who won the 2011 Hodge Trophy for best collegiate wrestler, was coached by Nebraska Head Coach Mark Manning at the London Olympics.
Burroughs joins Dan Brand (1964), Bill Scherr (1988), Rulon Gardner (2000 and 2004) and Matt Lindland (2000) as the only former Huskers to earn Olympic medals. Brand and Scherr each took bronze in freestyle, Gardner won gold (2000) and bronze (2004) in Greco-Roman and Lindland earned silver.


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Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing began today, and there are many things about it that have troubled me already.
To take just one, let's examine the opening remarks of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who spoke "of the need to defer to the president's nominees," saying that Obama won and "that ought to matter." He also said "that presidential elections have consequences, and he might be open to voting for [Sotomayor]."
Senator Graham seems oblivious to the system of checks and balances instituted by the U.S. Constitution. In Article II, Section 2, Paragraph 2, it says:
"[The President] shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States..."
Yes, Obama did win his election and he is the President of the United States, but Senator Graham also won his election and he is a U.S. Senator, and it is among his powers and duties as such to advise the President and to give or withhold his consent for the President's judicial nominations.
If President Obama nominates judges that Senator Graham believes will undermine rule-of-law and the U.S. Constitution, then he has a duty to withhold his consent. During his opening remarks he even acknowledged that this is how Obama viewed the process when he was a Senator. During the Alito confirmation hearing, Senator Obama said:
"There are some who believe that the president, having won the election, should have complete authority to appoint his nominee and the Senate should only examine whether the justice is intellectually capable and an all-around good guy; that once you get beyond intellect and personal character, there should be no further question as to whether the judge should be confirmed. I disagree with this view. I believe firmly that the Constitution calls for the Senate to advise and consent. I believe it calls for meaningful advice and consent and that includes an examination of a judge's philosophy, ideology, and record."
When he said this, Barack Obama articulated the correct view. It is always amusing and frustrating to see politicians flip-flop on Constitutional issues like this to take the view which suits them best at the moment, but it is flabbergasting to see Senator Graham take the incorrect view at a moment when it does not suit him and will not help his political cause.
Among other things, this is the kind of behavior that makes the Republican Party so impotent. This is the lack of resolve, leadership, and good statesmanship that the Republican Party cannot continue to blunder into if it wants to survive and successfully implement its platform in the American government.


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The last day of my Europeds Tour de France adventure was a great one. The weather was fine, and we were only a few miles from the finish line of Stage 19, the individual time trial that would determine the outcome of the 2010 Tour. Everyone was excited to see the last day for the yellow jersey contenders (since the final stage into Paris is just for the sprinters), so we were up early to grab our petit dejeuner on the back porch of our hotel, the elegant Chateau Pomys (although calling it a back porch doesn't quite do it justice, does it):
Before watching the excitement that was sure to come at the time trial finish in Pauillac, most folks broke up into groups to cruise the French countryside for one last ride. I headed out into the vineyards with TJ, and we were amazed that the roads were so free of any traffic while the pandemonium of a Tour de France stage finish was only a few miles away.
Did I mention that there are a few chateaux in this part of France?
After a nice 30 mile jaunt, we headed to the coast of the Gironde, where it was a straight shot down to Pauillac and the finish line village. While riding along the water, we got a little taste of the breeze that would devastate the Tour riders during the time trial itself.
When we arrived in Pauillac, the excitement level and crowds were already building. While not overwhelming at all, the crowd was definitely in full effect near the finish line (along with the press booths that are erected overnight for every stage). It's pretty amazing how quickly this infrastructure is put up and taken down every day–just the night before none of these structures or signs were in place on this final stretch.
And soon after I arrived, I saw my first rider of the day (someone from the Cervelo Test Team). After a while watching the time trial, you kind of found a rhythm for watching the race, as riders came by every 1 minute (and later every 2 minutes). You could hang out and talk to people, and then, when you saw the lead motorcycles and officials' cars zoom by, rush to the fence to see the next rider (or 2, if someone got passed on the road).
Here is Tony Martin, from Team HTC-Columbia, powering his way to nearly the fastest time of the day. The riders who went out early definitely had the advantage of not facing as bad a headwind as started blowing later in the afternoon.
But the man that almost everyone picked to win didn't disappoint; reigning World Time Trial Champion Fabian Cancellara, of Team Saxo Bank, blistered the 52km time trial course in a time of 1 hour 56 seconds (that's an average pace of 32 miles an hour, for those who didn't do the conversion–insane!)
The setting for the last kilometer of the course was quite pretty, as it ran down a waterfront promenade, with shops and restaurants along one side and a stately line of trees along the other. Here's a rider from Team Milram cruising by the marina on his Focus bike:
Some fans found a higher vantage point to watch the race, and the nationalities were pretty mixed judging by the flags on display.
But there's no missing who this next rider is, with his Captain America attire. It's none other than Dave Zabriskie, the American Time Trial Champion of Team Garmin-Transitions, who did the Stars and Stripes proud with a 5th place finish on the day.
As the afternoon wore on, I started to wander down the course a ways just for a change of pace. Here I am passing the flamme rouge, or the 1km to go banner, as a Team Katusha rider blurs past.
And here's a rider from Team Astana, Bejamin Noval Gonzalez, barrelling around a corner, not even getting out of his aero tuck:
If you walked far enough along the race route, you reached the vineyards and open fields where the wind was blowing right into the riders' faces. The only thing blocking the wind were the hundreds of camper vans parked along the side of the road, like this cluster shielding a BMC Racing Team rider:
I'm not sure what the theory was with the outfit, but this guy said he was a Contador fan (and he did match his dog, which was a nice touch):
Back in town, the fans were getting fired up for the final riders to appear on the home stretch:
One of the best places to get a better look at the riders (since they were moving so fast out on the road) was the stretch of road after the finish line and before the team buses. Here's American Road Race Champion George Hincapie rolling along after finishing up the time trial (too bad he wasn't wearing that cowboy hat, though, as that would have been a great picture).
And in case you didn't think that this time trial was a totally draining experience, just look at the glazed expression on World Road Racing Champion Cadel Evans' face as he was ushered back to the comfort of the team bus:
Lance Armstrong didn't waste any time when he finished up his ride, slicing through the crowd to find the safety of a camper van, setting off a chase by fans and reporters alike:
Finally we were getting close to the big finale, as everything would be settled by the last few riders. The announcer was calling out updated split times all day long, so we definitely knew where things stood as the time trial was winding down. The energy in the crowd was building to a fever pitch as the last riders hurtled down the final hundred meters. Fans would start cheering and slapping the barricade signs as riders approached, like here with Robert Gesink of Team Rabobank:
By far the most impressive ride of the afternoon was thrown down by Denis Menchov, whose time of 1 hour 4 minutes 47 seconds was a good 3-4 minutes faster than the average time for the later finishers, and was easily enough to vault him into 3rd place overall.
But the duel that everyone was waiting for didn't disappoint, as Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador battled back and forth all day long, just as they had for the rest of the race. As the split times rolled in, Schleck seemed to be closing in on Contador's overall lead, at one point cutting the "on the road" gap down to 2 seconds. Alas, it was not to be (much to the dismay of most of the fans), as Schleck faded just a bit down the final few kilometers, and couldn't close out those last 8 seconds, even though he turned in a fantastic time trial.
Then there was only one man left on the course, and, in a blaze of yellow (and the roar of the crowd plus a few helicopters), Contador went flying past. He finished in a time of 1 hour 6 minutes 39 seconds–31 seconds better than Schleck's time, assuring him another Tour de France victory.
I hustled over to the awards' podium to catch the winners' presentation, braving the crush of fans who squeezed in with me. First up was Cancellera, who was awarded the stage winner's bouquet by the PowerBar girls:
Then, without any preamble, it was time for the yellow jersey presentation. Contador was hamming it up a bit much, but it was undoubtedly a long 3 weeks of racing as the favorite, so the relief he felt after this stage was evident:
And what Contador victory would be complete without his "pistolero" salute (sorry, I only caught the recoil):
Next up was Alessandro Petacchi in his recently re-acquired Green Sprinters' Jersey (which he held on to during the final stage in Paris):
Then Anthony Chartreau of French Team Bbox Bouygues Telecom did the host nation proud by donning the final polka-dot Climbers' Jersey (and you've got to love those wacky umbrella dresses worn by the podium girls):
The final jersey awarded was the White Jersey for Best Young Rider, which of course went to Andy Schleck, who was oh-so-close to winning it all for the second year in a row (and quite possibly would have won if not for that untimely mechanical on Stage 15 when he was in the yellow jersey). But there's little doubt that we'll see a lot more of this duel in the next few years, as both Schleck and Contador are just hitting their prime years for racing!
With all the jerseys handed out, there was nothing to do but clean up and clear out. The Tour is always moving, and as soon as a stage is done, the barricades and temporary structures are disassembled and the thousands of fans start streaming home (luckily for me, this meant only a short ride through the vineyards back to my chateau!)
But the finish of this stage also meant that my adventure in France was at an end. It was an amzing experience, both watching the spectacle that is the Tour and riding the same roads and mountain passes as the racers, sometime just hours before the race passed by! It gave me a whole new level of respect for what these pro riders are capable of, plus it was a total blast to test myself on these famous and jaw-dropping roads. The experience was made even better by the camaraderie of everyone on my Europeds tour group, including my fellow riders and of course our guides David, Chris and Charly. I would be happy to go riding at any time with any of the people I met on this tour (or at least enjoy another fantastic meal).
It's a bit of a shock to return back to your home roads after a trip like this (there are far fewer chateaux in North Carolina, for example), but I'll never forget my week chasing the Tour through the Pyrenees. If you get the opportunity, this trip is definitely one you won't regret if you are a true cycling fan (and having great guides doesn't hurt). The other fans, the roads, the atmosphere… just being there is a magical experience. I hope you got a little sense of what it was like through my daily updates, and maybe next year we'll see you on the roads in France!


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - In its final outing of the semester, the MIT men's fencing team fell to Brown University (15-12), Yale University (15-12), and St. John's University (20-7) at the Brandeis University Invitational on Saturday. With the losses, the Engineers' ledger lowered to 4-7 on the year.
The sabre team registered the best performance of the day for MIT as it compiled a record of 18-9, including an 8-1 win versus Yale. Rangarajan Nadadur and Igor Kopylov both posted marks of 7-2 while Maximilian Brand went 4-5.
Behind Gabriel Chan's total of 4-5, the epee team finished with a tally of 10-17. Jeremy Hurwitz and Matt Gethers rounded out the contingent with records of 3-6. The foil team notched a record of 3-24, with Spencer Sugimoto, Benjamin Switala, and Sebastian Castro each picking up a win.


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