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I'm excited to share my latest easy raw recipes, tips, and techniques with you in this raw recipe blog. Whether you're new to raw foods, interested in easy raw meals, or need a popular question answered, I want to help you learn the secrets of delicious, easy raw food preparation. Drop me a comment, and we can start a conversation. Never miss a post by signing up for my blog either by email or by RSS feed.
Mother's Day Raw Food Feast
Posted on May 04 2014 | (0) Comments
Category:Raw Entertaining and Holidays
I love my mom like crazy and I want her to be with me for a long time to come. When Mother's Day rolls around, I like to celebrate with a raw food feast that delights her palate without raising her cholesterol, clogging her arteries, or compromising her good health.
My Mother's Day brunch menu has all the ingredients for a perfect gathering: a welcoming appetizer, satisfying entrees, fabulous desserts...and a breakfast drink that will help keep mom in the pink for decades to come.
Prime Time Pie
Posted on April 01 2014 | (1) Comments
Category:Raw Snacks and Desserts
April is a create time to try your hand at making my raw blueberry pie. It's as tasty as any you might have had as a child, but much better for you. It isn't a "diet" recipe, but the calories you consume are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and irresistible natural sweetness.
Let's make your Blueberry Pie dreams come true
My Raw Twist on India's Favorite Dessert
Posted on April 01 2014 | (4) Comments
Category:Raw Snacks and Desserts
I love the taste of Kheer. The problem was that I wanted to enjoy a generous serving of pudding without worrying about the high fat and sugar content. So I did some makeover magic, and I'm sharing my health-conscious raw-to-the-rescue recipe with you today.
Discover how I combine Thai young coconut, agave, and spices to create a delicious raw Indian rice pudding that's so luxuriously rich and creamy, you won't believe it's dairy-free.
Eat Better Every Day with my New Breakfast Kit!
Posted on March 23 2014 | (3) Comments
Do You Wish it was Easier to Eat a Healthy, Energizing Breakfast Every Day?
Introducing: Jenny's Ultimate Breakfast Kit!
This isn't another cookbook or cooking class: it's a kit you can follow to easily have a healthy breakfast every day for the rest of your life.
You've probably heard for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. All of us have! Unfortunately, breakfast comes at a time when we're still wiping the sleep from our eyes while rushing to get ourselves and maybe even our loved ones out the door. That doesn't exactly make it easy to prepare a healthy, nurturing meal, does it?
Raw Food Recipes for Springtime Holidays
Posted on March 08 2014 | (0) Comments
Category:Raw Entertaining and Holidays
Generally, when we talk about "the holidays," we're talking about the flurry of special days between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. But springtime has its holiday season, too, with celebrations for Easter, Passover, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and more.
Want to be the most welcome guest at any gathering this Spring? Bring along my Cold Brew Almond Milk Latte as a hostess gift. It's the perfect ending to any meal and is ideal for any guest who is lactose intolerant.


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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
A bill that seeks to regulate strip clubs and other adult businesses in Kansas has resurfaced in the Kansas House.
The measure would regulate where adult businesses can be located, and ban lap dances and dancing onstage in various levels of undress.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that a hearing on the measure is planned for Feb. 14 in the House Federal and State Affairs Committee.
But Rep. Arlen Siegfreid, an Olathe Republican, says he's unsure how eager lawmakers will be to vote on it and it's unclear if the committee will work on the bill this year.
When the bill was considered in Kansas in 2010 and 2011, it passed the House but died in the Senate.

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BYU trounces Arizona, but no need for hand wringing. Despite bad loss, Arizona's season is still looking to be a good one.
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UPDATE 12:39 p.m.:
Police provided new information at a press conference this morning about the officer-involved shooting that left a 15-year-old now identified as Derrick Gaines dead.
An officer on duty initiated contact with two juveniles at the Arco gas station shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday night because they were acting "in a suspicious manner," according Capt. Mike Brosnan. One complied with the officer and one, Gaines, ran away, Brosnan said.
Gaines removed a handgun from his waistband, at which point the officer feared for his life and shot him, Brosnan said.
"It's always a tragic and traumatic event for all involved when a suspect's actions precipitate the use of deadly force," said Brosnan, promising a "lengthy" investigation by the police department and the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office.
"We as a community are healing from many young deaths in this community," Brosnan said. "South San Francisco is not accustomed to this sort of behavior."
Gaines was known to law enforcement, but it's not clear whether he was known to the officer involved. Police are in possession of the weapon they say Gaines was carrying; whether he pointed it at the officer will be a matter for the investigation, Brosnan said.
Gaines' companion, who complied with the officer, was not detained or arrested, Brosnan said.
The officer involved is on administrative leave.
It's been over 30 years since there was a fatal officer-involved shooting in South San Fancisco and several years since there was an officer-involved shooting of any type, according to Police Chief Michael Massoni.
Less than a year ago, a 14-year-old South San Francisco resident, , was shot in a drive-by shooting, and just last month, in a federal investigation into a December 2010 shooting that left three young men dead.
Massoni said that increased gun possession was a factor in these recent deaths. , Massoni noted that the Neighborhood Response Team, created last year to fight gang violence, had confiscated 20 handguns.
Brosnan reiterated the police department's committment to transparency in this case.
"We want [the investigation] to be as detailed and lengthy as needed," Brosnan said.
UPDATE: 11:54 a.m.:
The teenager shot and killed by a police officer was 15, not 14 as previously reported, according to South San Francisco police.
UPDATE 10:57 a.m.:
South San Francisco police have confirmed that the person shot by police shortly before 9 p.m. last night was a juvenile.
He was apparently a student at Foxridge, the Community Day School program for expelled students, according to Superintendent Alejandro Hogan.
Hogan said counselors are in the process of reaching out to the teenager's family and will make a decision about how to respond to the wider school community later in the day.
The student is the second South San Francisco teenager to be shot and killed in the last year. last September.
Arco owner Oliver Chin said his son called him at 9 p.m. last night to let him know about the shooting.
One cashier was on duty when he heard shots ring out.
Chin said that by the time he arrived, the shooting scene had been roped off.
Chin has owned the gas station since 1988 and said it's the first time something like this has happened.
"It's a safe area," Chin said.
UPDATE 9:05 a.m.:
The person fatally shot by a South San Francisco police officer was a 14-year-old teenager, KTVU reports.
An officer had tried to stop two people at a Gellert Boulevard McDonald's when one of them fled toward the neighboring ARCO station on Westborough Boulevard, according to KTVU.
South San Francisco Police Sgt. Danny Gil told KTVU that at one point the teenager turned and removed a firearm. At that point the police officer fired a single shot, striking and ultimately killing the teen.
The teenager had just completed eighth grade, according to a woman who said her son was his classmate and friend.
Diana Mayorga brought a balloon and sign reading "Stop Police Violence," to place alongside teddy bears that already adorned one corner of the gas station Wednesday morning. She said her son, Gabriel, hadn't been with the teen last night, but they regularly hung out at McDonald's.
"My son is a good kid. His friend is a good kid," Mayorga said. "They keep taking out guns and shooting this kids."
Mayorga said her son starting getting phone calls last night that his friend since sixth grade had died.
"He was up all night long," Mayorga said.
Just before 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, a South San Francisco police officer shot a man he had stopped for a pedestrian check after realizing he was armed.
The officer had stopped the man on the 2300 block of Westborough Boulevard, just east of Westborough Middle School. Upon realizing the pedestrian was carrying a firearm, the police officer feared for his life, according to police.
The officer began first aid; paramedics transported the injured man to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to police.
The and the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office are investigating the incident.
Patch will update this story with further information as it becomes available. The police department plans to hold a press conference later today.
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The two first-round games of the Class 4A Seymour Sectional on Tuesday night at Scott Gym were expected to be blowouts.
They lived up to their billing.
In the opener, Jeffersonville ended Floyd Central's season in dominating fashion with an 87-60 victory. In the nightcap, New Albany got off to a great start and took down the host Owls, 85-30.
The sectional semifinals will take place on Friday at Scott Gym. The Red Devils (20-3) will face Bedford North Lawrence (8-12) in the first semi at 6 p.m., followed by the Bulldogs (14-7) taking on Jennings County (13-9) at about 7:30 p.m.
Junior Keenan Williams had another big scoring night for the Red Devils. For the second game in a row, Williams scored 28 points, which matched his career-high.
Williams shot 10-of-11 from the floor, including making his only 3-pointer, and converting 7-of-8 free throws. He also grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.
"We want to get up and down the court and get easy baskets, and Keenan continues to do that," Jeff coach Chad Gilbert said.
Senior Darryl Baker — the Red Devils' leading scorer — had another productive contest with 23 points. Baker knocked down 9-of-13 field goals and all five of his free throws. Baker tallied 18 of his 23 points in the first half.
Despite Baker's 20-plus points, Floyd Central coach Randy Gianfagna complimented the Jeff standout's unselfishness.
"Probably the best thing about Darryl is how unselfish he is," Gianfagna said. "He is not one to jack [a shot] every time."
Jeff's Drew Ellis joined Williams and Baker in the double-figure group with 12 points. He also had six rebounds and three steals.
"They're really good," Gianfagna said. "At every position, they're probably a little quicker than us. All it takes is one guy to get beat off the dribble and somebody is open."
Gilbert expects a competitive battle with Bedford on Friday night.
"Bedford will be ready for our full-court press, and we'll have to make some adjustments on that," he said. "We'll have to make sure we rebound the basketball and take one possession at a time. We're going to play every game like we played the first 23. We want to play as fast as we can. If we can get up and down and do things, I think we'll be in good shape."
Two Highlanders (6-17) registered double digits. Sophomore Jackson Logsdon paced Floyd Central with 12 points, while Codie Hamsley chipped in 10. Teammates Drew Hussung and Aiden Cora had nine and eight points, respectively. The Highlanders' Colton Kimm pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds.
Hussung and Hamsley are Floyd Central's lone two seniors.
The Bulldogs wasted no time making their opening-round game a lopsided affair, and they have sophomore guard Jeff Byrne to thank for that.
Byrne nailed his first three field goals of the game, all 3-pointers, in the first minute and 18 seconds of the game. Byrne's shooting helped New Albany score the first 14 points of the game and pull out to a 23-1 lead in the final seconds of the opening quarter.
"Jeff Byrne was lighting it up," Bulldogs' coach Jim Shannon said. "Our defensive intensity and our full-court press were good. We just felt like we had to set the tempo."
New Albany's 85 points were their third-highest scoring output of the season. All 12 Bulldogs scored at least two points.
Byrne ended up with a game-high 14 points, while teammate Garrett Arnold had 12. Leondre McBirth was New Albany's third double-figure scorer with 10. Bulldog guards Chad Hudson and Jermaine Parrish each scored nine.
"I thought all 12 guys played hard," Shannon said. "We made a few mistakes, but not very many. This doesn't mean that we are ready for Friday, but it's a step in the right direction. If they don't get too full of themselves, we'll be ready Friday."
New Albany defeated Jennings County more than a week ago at The Doghouse, 43-35. Shannon believes the key for the Bulldogs in the rematch will be handling the Panther guards.
"We'll have to handle their size, of course. We knew that the first time that we played them," Shannon said. "If we can contain their guards and not allow them to make 3's, then that will be in our favor.
Zach Schlatterer led the Owls (2-19) with six points.
Note: The New Albany High School athletic department will have a sectional ticket draw at 6:30 tonight at the school. The doors will open at 6.
Tickets are $10 and will be good for the final two nights of the sectional.


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Services for Mr. Cobert C. Cleveland will be held Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 2 P.M. at Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church. Reverends Johnny Mullinax and Tod Thompson will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Milling Funeral Home of Union in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Cobert Cleveland, 79, of Decatur, died Monday, December 24, 2012 at his residence.
Survivors include: Wife of 50 years: Carlene Cleveland of Decatur
1 Daughter: Christy Crabtree and husband Jason of Decatur
1 Son: Cory Cleveland of Decatur
3 Grandchildren: Christopher Ezell; Colby Ezell and wife Emily; and Chelsy Ezell
1 Great Grandchild: Addison Posey
2 Sisters: Imogene Addy of Decatur; Gwen Thrash of Newton
Mr. Cleveland is preceded in death by 2 Sons, William Cobert Cleveland and Carl Amos Cleveland; Parents, Will and Sallie Cleveland; and numerous siblings.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Ezell, Colby Ezell, Kenneth Thompson, Scotty Russell, Rusty Russell, Jason Crabtree, Jerry Russell, and Bruce Terrell.
Visitation will be held from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Milling Funeral Home of Union.


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SEATTLE, August 30, 2013 – NWCN is excited to announce that its popular Seahawks post-game call-in show, the 'Fone Zone,' will return for a ninth consecutive season with new energy and new talent.
'Fone Zone' is one of the best post- game resources available. It is the very first opportunity for fans to voice their opinions after each Seahawks game and gives viewers a chance to hear what "12th Man" fans are feeling all across the Pacific Northwest.
Returning features are picks for Player of the Game, Play of the Game, and Drive of the Game, while callers vie to become the Caller of the Day. 'Fone Zone' airs on NWCN directly after the Seahawks network broadcast.
"It's a fun, fan-filled show where Seahawks fans can either cheer for the team or vent their frustrations. There is nothing else like it on television in the Northwest." NWCN News Director, Wayne Lynch
Not only is 'Fone Zone' returning for another year of action packed football analysis, but it is also adding 710 ESPN Seattle Radio Executive Producer, Jessamyn McIntyre, to the line-up. McIntyre joins KING 5 Sports Reporter and Fone Zone veteran, Chris Egan as co-host of the popular show. As a sideline reporter for Washington State University's football broadcasting network, McIntyre is sure to add fresh insight and an exciting dynamic to the team.
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NORMAN — No sooner had floodwaters receded and high winds from Superstorm Sandy faded, but another threat arose with the inevitable appearance of the scammer and the con man.
Authorities warn of the likelihood of Sandy-related fraud reaching far beyond the storm zone — from bogus charities seeking donations, to home repair scams and sales of flood-damaged vehicles.
State attorneys general, business and consumer groups and the Justice Department are among those cautioning consumers to be wary as requests for donations start arriving via email, text message, telephone and Twitter.
The bottom line: Maintain a healthy skepticism when pitched by solicitors, contractors and groups you don't know, and give your money to charities and businesses you have reason to trust.
"Fraud is an unfortunate reality in post-disaster environments," said Joe Wehrle, president of the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a nonprofit group which deals with vehicle sales and repairs fraud. "As the initial recovery from Hurricane Sandy begins, there are people right now who are planning to converge on the affected areas in order to scam disaster victims out of their money."
Scams operate from a distance, too. Evidence of the potential for fraud began surfacing online even before Sandy roared through the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast.
Nearly 1,100 Internet addresses related to Sandy have been registered since last Friday, according to Internet domain research site DomainTools. The names reference Sandy and words such as "hurricane," "frankenstorm," "aid" and "relief."
Not all such sites are malicious, and some are just set up to get random hits and exposure for their linked advertisements, said Johannes Ullrich, chief research officer for the Sans Institute's Internet Storm Center in Bethesda, Md. But in past disasters, some also have duped unwitting consumers out of money.
Some sites typically have featured a "donate" button. But either the money will never go to the relief fund or they will simply keep your credit card number to use later.
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The breeze in Nahant Bay was just enough for some hot action in the Sixth Annual King of Clubs Regatta Saturday, and it took a tie-breaker to crown the Nahant Dory Club 2011 Champions.
The air off Nahant Bay wouldn't fly a kite, and that forced a delay in the 1 p.m. start. But around 1:30 p.m. a breeze found its way past Egg Rock and the race was on. At the end of the day, Nahant and Swampscott were tied with 53 points, the Lynn Yacht Club in their wake with 56.
Patch Photographer Robert Marra had his camera out among the sails and caught these shots.


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my car has 65k miles and full service history, but I cannot see if it had the cambelt changed - any easy way to check?
my car has 65k miles and full service history, but I cannot see if it had the cambelt changed - any easy way to check?
Assuming you've got an S4 it will be a timing chain.
OK till 85 k from memory?
Ingolstance Read about my A6 HERE.
yep is an S4 - and how much will that set me back (approx)? thx
Hope your sitting down! I had a quote from Southampton audi to replace a noisy tensioner and that was Ł3,149.51 would probably be more for a complete timing chain over hall
Although the service book states 85k when you speak to audi they claim that the chains are lifetime so they don't have to be changed. So unless you have a problem then there is no need to have them serviced. Even if you have the start up rattle even audi thinks this is normal. Just make sure you change the oil frequently, mine was on audi long life servicing before the tensioner went and I think the fact the oil wasn't changed for 20k was a contributing factor. So now I change my oil every 5k
Blimey and I thought my Ł700 earlier this month for my timing belt / all tensioners / pulleys / water pump etc was steep...... yikes !
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The UAL-Continental merger will, no doubt, have a big impact on the two companies involved, but will the merger affect the industry, airline share prices or the experience of travelers? That's up for debate. Here are some facts and opinions on the deal:
Factbox: Continental, United plane orders worth $22 billion – Reuters
Factbox: The new United Airlines – Reuters
Timeline: United/Continental would create largest airline – Reuters
Continental Name Change: So Long, Proud Bird – WSJ
Then There Were Three – The Huffington Post
"Will it help the industry overcome a trail of losses dating back to the Reagan era? I doubt it. Why? Because airline deregulation was based on a flawed premise, and mergers don't change conditions enough to remove the fallacy."
What Sealed Continental-United Deal? Jealousy – WSJ
The Ups and Downs of United-Continental for Travelers – WSJ
"What's really in the United-Continental merger for travelers? Potential short-term pain, and potential long-term gain."
Continental-United's Jerry Maguire Moment - WSJ
"At times the call sounded like a love scene straight out of Jerry Maguire: 'Our networks complete each other,' said United CEO Glenn Tilton."
Latest Airline Marriage Probably Won't Be The Last - Forbes
"With industry costs rising, the deal between Continental and United probably won't be the end of consolidation in the skies."


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Oklahoma was looking for a launching pad Tuesday night. It was hosting TCU, but at least part of one eye had to be looking ahead. The Sooners go to Austin this weekend for a gigantic Big 12 Conference series with Texas.
It will go there with some momentum following a 7-5 victory over the Horned Frogs, but whether it will catapult them down Interstate 35 remains to be seen.
The Sooners (29-8) didn't exactly put together a dominant performance. Garrett Richards, Jeremy Erben, Michael Rocha, Chase Anderson and Ryan Duke combined to hold TCU to nine hits and 15 strikeouts.
On the other hand, the Sooners, who entered Tuesday night averaging 9.3 runs per game, were held under their average for the fourth straight game.
Nonetheless, OU got a victory it needed on two fronts. The Horned Frogs (23-11) entered Tuesday's game at No. 8 in the latest ratings percentage index. The Sooners were No. 30.
"We needed a win so we'd feel like we had some momentum going into it (Texas)," OU coach Sunny Golloway said. "… But TCU has a good RPI and a good team. I consider this a quality win."
No reason it shouldn't be. The Horned Frogs have claimed series over Cal State Fullerton and Wichita State this season and pummeled Texas Tech, 12-5, Monday night.
But OU rode them out of town with two big innings at the plate and solid performance by its pitching staff.
It wasn't the typical big inning power display that did in the Horned Frogs. Only one of OU's nine hits went extra bases. It was more station-to-station, but it worked well enough.
The Sooners got three RBI singles from Cameron Seitzer, Chris Ellison and Jamie Johnson and an RBI double from Matt Harughty in the second inning to claim a 4-2 lead.
An RBI single by Kaleb Herren, a sacrifice fly from Bryant Hernandez and a throwing error by TCU shortstop Taylor Featherston led three more runs in the fourth.
The Horned Frogs led early thanks to Jason Coats' two-run homer in the top half of the second, but never threatened to take the lead after the Sooners answered.
Richards (5-1) scattered five hits and three runs over five innings to get the victory. It was the second straight impressive outing from the hard-throwing right-hander. He had seven strikeouts over four innings last Wednesday at Wichita State.
"I feel like I'm making strides, but the most important thing is I'm giving our team a chance to win," Richards said.
Ryan Duke closed out the ninth to collect his eighth save.
Paul Gerrish (4-1) took the loss. He started hot, striking out the side in the first inning. But he only got one out in the second before giving up five hits and four runs.
"We knew we still have to work on stuff and get better at a lot of things," said Ellison, who set a career high with three hits, "But this win boosts our confidence going into the weekend."


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Christy Jean McClintock Gamage
Christy Jean McClintock Gamage, 61, of Port Arthur, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Cypress Glenn East, Port Arthur. She was born on January 28, 1951, to Therese and Louis McClintock in Port Arthur, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Christy attended St. Joseph Elementary School. She graduated from Bishop Byrne High School, class of 1969. Christy was a former member of the Port Arthur Lion's Club. She is often remembered for having named the Rainbow Bridge in 1957.
Survivors include her mother, Therese Provost McClintock; step-son, Trey Gamage; brothers, Michael Louis McClintock and his wife, Mary, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Danny McClintock and his wife, Georgia, of Nederland, Texas, Kelly McClintock of New Iberia, Louisiana and Reverend Jim McClintock of Fannett, Texas; and nieces and nephews, Shaun McClintock, Amber McClintock, Danny McClintock Jr., Eric McClintock, and Ryan McClintock.
Christy is preceded in death by her husband, Ron
A gathering of Ms. Gamage's family and friends will begin at 6:00 p.m., with a Christian Vigil to follow at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2012, at Broussard's, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4602 Proctor, Port Arthur, with a committal service to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4602 Proctor, Port Arthur, Texas 77642-1365 or St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Rd, Beaumont, Texas 77705
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This blog was founded in November of 2010. So, what's in a name? A Piece of Toast spiraled from many ideas, but to make the long story short – we thought that "A Piece of Cake" would have signified a charmed life. Please know, the writers love their lives dearly and thank their lucky stars for all that they have – but, cake is not an everyday something you get a piece of. Toast. Toast is simple, but beautiful. It's versatile – you can pair it with other foods or top it with an endless list of delicious things. But, no matter what, toast is warm and yummy and makes you feel good.
And that is what this blog is all about. It is a place where the simple things in life are just as grand as the finer things. The content is for fun and inspiration. The blog authors vow to post with honesty, humor, and a true sense of self in hopes to hold your attention and keep you coming back for more.
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P.S. – If you're wondering how the authors like their toast:
Sally likes hers with avocado, salt & pepper or cinnamon & sugar.
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Nick Clark had butterflies in his stomach Saturday as he took the diamond at Cheney Stadium for the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team, a traveling squad that has inspired crowds in nearly 60 cities over the past two years.
It wasn't the stadium. The former soldier from Puyallup played at Boston's famed Fenway Park just last month.
And it wasn't the pressure. He's a guy who joined the Army because he "wanted to jump out of airplanes and kill terrorists."
It was something about playing a softball game in front of people he has known his whole life. They cheered for him each time he came to the plate, watching him rip line drives and sprint on the blade-like prosthetic he wears in place of the left leg he lost to an insurgent rocket in Afghanistan six years ago.
"It was the most nervous I've ever been," he said at the game's close.
Forget the box score. The wounded warrior team had one of its worst games on record, losing 24-8 to a squad of airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The players grumbled that they'll do better Sunday when they take on a team from Seattle University.
The fans who filled the home sections at Cheney Stadium showed up to support a team made up almost entirely of men who lost limbs while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, overcoming steep recoveries – including $2 million in prosthetics – to take up sports and reclaim their lives.
"It's not about winning. We already won," said David Van Sleet, the team's founder and general manager.
His players include Greg Reynolds, 29, who survived his tour in Iraq only lose to his left arm in a motorcycle accident at home. He plays in the outfield, where he shags pop-ups with a glove on his right hand, drops the mitt and then throws the ball to his cutoff man.
He slapped out three singles in a game in California earlier this summer, though he had a rougher day at the plate in Tacoma.
He calls himself "honored and privileged" to play on a softball team that has toured the country, landing in 27 states. He likes giving back at events where veterans mentor child amputees.
"I've got one life to live and I'm going to live it the best I can," Reynolds said.
Josh Wege of Fond du Lac, Wis., had the best game among the wounded warriors against Lewis-McChord's Trailer Park Ninjas. The double amputee was the celebrity MVP at this year's All Star Game in New York. He showed why at Cheney Stadium, tumbling over himself to catch long fly balls in center field. He pulled an inside-the-park home run, too.
"I really enjoy playing with the wounded warriors. It gets that competitive edge I was missing" since the former Marine lost his lower legs to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
More than competition, Josh Wold, 27, of Olympia found a sense of belonging when he joined the team this year. He's been involved with individual sports ever since he lost part of a foot to a bomb in Baghdad in 2007. Since then, he has won kayaking competitions and participated in triathalons.
"Basically everything he tries to do he dominates," said his wife, Celeste.
She said he comes home in high spirits when he travels with the softball team.
"These are amazing guys," she said.
Wold takes heart in the team's motto, "Life without a limb is limitless."
"The camaraderie is really strong with these guys," he said.
Like Wold, Clark raced through his recovery at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. Within a year of his injury, he participated in a daunting hike in New Mexico that pays homage to soldiers killed in the Bataan Death March in the Philippines early in World War II. It caught his interest because his great uncle was one of the casualties of that battle in the Pacific.
"I wasn't trying to waste any time" taking on physical challenges in his recovery, Clark said.
Years later, he skateboards, snowshoes and backpacks around the Evergreen State. Losing a leg "didn't slow him down a bit," said longtime friend Daniel Nielson of Tacoma.
Saturday's game was the first time his father, Mark, got to seem him play with the wounded warrior team. They live together in Puyallup, where Mark has watched the softball team help his son recover from the war more than any other activity.
"I don't even know to tell you how proud I am of him and the way he has bounced back from his injury," Mark Clark said.
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Why does Buzz remind me of Wayne Newton???
Why does Buzz remind me of Wayne Newton???
okay ... someone called this back when it was announced Buzz Aldrin was gonna be on. Who was it .......
Fly Me to the Moon You knew they had to do it.
They probably figure he has a limited shelf life and had to get it in before he flew away.
Those who never succeed themselves are always the first to tell you how.
I just wonder how long he can last on the show. I can't imagine him trying a jive.
Interesting. Cute Buzz can't "glide", so I don't know how that can possibly be covered up.
Buzz's shirt of an astronaut is him. (Neil took all the photos.)
Aww. But he looked cautious.
is that Connie Stevens behind Mrs Buzz?
I feel like I'm in a dream. But it can't be a dream because there are no boy dancers!
Ashley is so sweet. It was wonderful how she was encouraging him during the dance. I hope she gets a good partner some day.
"The Devil is joining in, and that's never a good sign." Phil Liggett
yes that is Tara. OMG the guy is over 80 cut him some slack
They were trying to find a nice way to say "You are old AND you dance like it."
DWTS going mano a mano with AI.
Those who never succeed themselves are always the first to tell you how.
Buzz: 4-4-4 = 12, 26/60
- Evan 24 (jive)
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Yes, that's Connie Stevens.
Awwweee - Buzz and Ashley looked so cute together - like a grandpop dancing with the cotillion gal. She's gorgeous tonight. 12 total points though? Hope they get him off before he breaks a space hip.
Buzz' stretched wife? That's a scary woman. Jake - think of Vienna in 50 years and RUN!!!
Oh look - ringer PCat is on.
I wonder if the "big upset" was simply that it wasn't Buzz going home. I keep pointing out he's got over 700,000 followers on twitter (by comparison, Evan has over 40,000)
"The Devil is joining in, and that's never a good sign." Phil Liggett
How do you dance any dance to the music they give them? That's the first time I think I've heard the dancers say what we say every week.
Those who never succeed themselves are always the first to tell you how.
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Nicole, stop bitching about the music. Haven't you seen a compulsory dance. You don't get to "accept" it either.
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Rockstars! Thats the way to go! lol
No problem I love your truck good luck haha
I actually did not install it (I wish I had the skills to install all the new stuff!), but I did look on my receipt and it lists the install kit as "GM1598B." however, the kit came with a flat faced mounting that went around the radio and looked like crap because it did not match up with the small curve of the dash. The install guy had a curved one lying around from another GM kit and he replaced it. It now matches the curve almost exactly and looks way better.
I hope that helps!
Yeah, man. They really do look great. Add a good look. I'm glad they're working out well for you.
Hey. When did you install those tow mirrors on your truck? I didn't ever notice them before. I guess you recently updated your signature pic? Anyway, which ones did you install and how do you like them?
Hey, how do those 2 tens sound sound in your extended cab. Is it fairly heavy on the bass or just right?
Thanks for the info on my truck. I did have a couple questions about what you had said. I think full lock is when you turn steering wheel all they way in either direction, right? What is full drop? Also, you did have (or tried on) the monster in +18 offset wheel? What tire size did you use and what was the results? It looks like you now have on rockstars?
Hey...thanks! I appreciate the note. I am definitely honored, as we have so many great rides here....including yours! With all your recent and upcoming mods, your truck is looking really coming along nicely.
That is awesome, wish my story was like that!
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Few festivals pack as much fun into a single day as the . Here's a look at what to check out next Saturday, August 18th. Click on the links to learn about the attractions and events:
1970's prog/arena rock superstars Kansas will be performing at Fowler Field at 3:45 p.m. Check out openers Waking Elliot, Rum Runners, and Northern Renegade in the early afternoon.
Magician Adam Parisi will be putting on shows at the Armory Square Stage at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Appearing at the Children's Stage at will be:
- Packard's Martial Arts
- New England Ballet School & Company
- Mr. Gym
- Al deCant
- Puppeteer/Ventriloquist Steve Taylor
In the parking lot behind and will be a number of attractions, including:
- Bungee Extreme
- Bridgeport Sound Tigers Slap Shot Machine
- Gargano Can-Am & ATV's
- National Guard Obstacle Course and Rock Wall
- A BMX Stunt Show from
- Zumba from Studio Z Fitness
Food Court
Cold beer, sausage & peppers, lobster rolls, fried dough, turkey legs, burgers, hot dogs, fried seafood, corn dogs, steak & cheese and, of course, oysters will all be served at Fowler Field.
- 200 artists & crafters will be participating in a giant Arts & Crafts Show.
- Various non-profit, civic, and environmental exhibitors will be promoting their organizations and sharing information with the community.
- Main Street USA will feature small to medium size businesses introducing their products and services to you.
Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
Down at , a Classic Car & Montorcycle Show will be taking place from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Schooner Cruises
Throughout the day on Friday and Saturday, 1 1/2 and 2 hour trips aboard SoundWaters will depart from the Milford Boat Ramp behind the . Cruise prices range from $25 to $45 per person.
Oyster Contests
There will be two Oyster Shucking Contests at 12:15 p.. and 1:15 p.m., with an Oyster Eating Contest at 2:00 p.m.
Fire & Police Departments
- will be conducting a K-9 demonstration at the stone bridge across from the Milford Library at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
- There will be a Fire Department Open House on New Haven Ave. across from the Milford Library, and the Firefighter Dunk Tank will be going on all day across from .
Canoe & Kayak Race
Taking place at the Milford Boat Ramp behind the Milford Library, the race begins 8:30 a.m, with registration starting at 7:30 a.m.
For more information and event times, check out the PDF document underneath the 'Photos' section of this article or visit http://www.milfordoysterfestival.com/


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We know it doesn't seem like your dog has anything to be stressed out about, but it's got to be tough watching your best friend (and feeder!) leave without knowing when they'll be back. For pups that like to pace, obsessively lick, constantly bark, or are plagued with separation anxiety, there are Pet Naturals of Vermont CALMING Dog Chews. These chill-out chews provide natural calming ingredients like colostrum and L-Theanine to help your pet keep it mellow. CALMING Dog Chews are a great pre-fireworks treat, too!
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- Place the roast in a slow cooker, and season with salt. Place chile peppers and garlic on top of roast. Pour in the chipotle sauce and 1/2 cup water.
- Cover, and cook 7 hours on Low.
- In a pot, bring remaining 2 3/4 cups water and rice to a boil. Mix in the lime juice and cilantro. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Remove roast from the slow cooker, and use two forks to shred. Return pork to the slow cooker, and allow to sit 15 minutes to absorb some of the liquid. Serve over the cooked rice.
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**** CHIPOTLE SAUCE ****** - Look in your grocer section where the taco sauces are. I found an 8oz. bottle of Chipotle Sauce there made by Ortega. Same bottle style and look as taco sauce but labled as Chipotle Sauce. I cooked the meat with the stated 1/4c. of Chipotle Sauce. I also added a generous sprinkling of Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning. This stuff is great, pure flavor because it is not salt based. Once the meat was done, I put the gravy in the frig so the fat/grease would rise to the top and congeal...then removed the fat/grease. Poured the defatted gravy over the shredded meat and added the remainder of the 8 oz. bottle of Chipotle Sauce and a sprinkling more of the Mrs. Dash S-West Chiptotle seasoning. The end result tasted just like Chipotle's shredded meat - fantastic ! It had tons of flavor contrary to the complaints of other reviewers. I also salted the rice after it was done cooking. Additional suggestions for serving this: serve with black beans and corn.
This recipe was awesome! I chopped up 1 small onion and minced a couple of cloves of garlic and added it to the crock pot. Also, instead of the water, I used a bottle of Corona beer and squeezed 1/4 of a lime on top of the pork in the crock pot. I simmered the meat for about 4 hours on low. I served the meat with tacos, it came out AMAZING! I will be using this recipe again and again.
Made this recipe for my Cinco de Mayo party. It was a huge hit with everyone,even my siste-in-law who is Mexican - she suggested that I add a little cumin after I shredded the pork and put it back in the crock pot, which I did (approx. 1 1/2 tsp) It added more taste. This recipe is extremely easy and delicous. A keeper for sure.
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Amount Per Serving (6 total)
- Calories
- 520 cal
- 26%
- Fat
- 19 g
- 29%
- Carbs
- 43 g
- 14%
- Protein
- 41.1 g
- 82%
- Cholesterol
- 108 mg
- 36%
- Sodium
- 802 mg
- 32%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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By TEDDYE SNELL
Staff Writer
While some music and band programs at publicly funded schools may have suffered due to lack of funding over the past decade, the program at Northeastern State University is alive and growing.
As such, a new face leads the university's marching band. Dr. James Lindroth joined the NSU family in fall 2012, and serves as assistant professor of music education and assistant director of bands.
Prior to his appointment at NSU, he was on the faculty at the University of South Florida at Tampa, where he taught music education and conducting classes, and was assistant director of bands while earning his doctorate.
"When I graduated with my Ph.D., I was looking for a job that would keep me doing what I was doing, which was teaching music education and working with bands," said Lindroth. "[Under the direction of NSU Director of Bands] Norman [Wika], the program is growing and growing, and they needed someone to take over the marching band. So, when the administration conducted the search, they included directing the marching band, which is just what I was looking for."
This year, the RiverHawks marching band offered two shows: The first included a medley of rock band Queen's catalogue, and the second is titled "Dance Rock Party."
"We're in the process of finishing our second show," said Lindroth. "It's pretty standard to offer more than one show at the college level. 'Dance Rock Party' includes the songs 'Gimme Some Lovin',' 'Celebration' by Kool and The Gang, Van Halen's 'Jump,' and 'Dance Party Anthem,' sort of a newer song that came out a few years back."
Lindroth is an active arranger, and has written music for many high school and university marching bands – including Ohio State University, University of Tennessee, and the University of South Florida. He has also performed with the New England Philharmonic Orchestra, the Metropolitan Symphony and the Florida Wind Band.
Prior to teaching at the university level, Lindroth taught music in public schools for 16 years, primarily high school band and orchestra. Lindroth said college marching band offers students a little more flexibility than what they may have experienced in high school.
"Which is not to say the rehearsals are any less stringent," said Lindroth. "But the big difference between a college and high school marching band is, there are no competitions in college. The shows have to have more audience appeal than competitive elements. You have to have music the crowd will recognize and know."
And because shows have to be changed frequently, there is less time to concentrate on highly technical points, he said.
"We don't have that much time for the technical," said Lindroth. "You just have to be able to have shows that are functional and enjoyable. You get it as good as you can in the time that you have, which is never as good as competition shows. College marching band is supposed to be more fun, a little more laid-back."
The RiverHawks Marching Band boasts about 90 members this year – a number Lindroth hopes to increase.
"The one area I would like to improve is to get more students involved in the program," he said.
"Hopefully, as the band program continues to grow and we recruit and build, more kids will get involved. The pool of talent at NSU is very wonderful. The university has some very talented musicians, and we have both music majors and non-music majors in marching band. It is a far more diverse population than other programs."
He believes the band's greatest strength is its adaptability.
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As high school seniors are waiting to receive their acceptance letters from the college of their choice, many are also applying for scholarships to help pay their tuition.
Below is a list of some current scholarship opportunities. If you know of others, please leave a comment or add them to the site as an announcement.
- Scholarship for Scholars awards high school seniors in Anne Arundel County for exceptional abilities and contributions to their school and community. Deadline is Feb. 8. Click here for additional information.
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As a man devoted to his faith and to the prevention of domestic violence, David Kitts has been an instrumental part of creating numerous programs in his hometown of Knoxville, Tenn., that protect victims, bring abusers to justice and help to spread awareness to prevent future violence.
Kitts will be the keynote speaker at the Seventh Annual Domestic Violence Conference hosted at Dalton State College on Friday, Oct. 25. The annual conference is sponsored by the Conasauga Family Violence Alliance, the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Georgia Cares, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, McGuffey Elder Law Practice, the Northwest Georgia Family Crisis Center, Shaw Floors and the Dalton State College Department of Social Work.
Kitts is the director of the Knoxville Police Department's Family Crimes Unit, which he helped to establish in 2009. Along with this program, he aided in the creation of the Knox County Clergy Task Force Against Domestic Violence in 2002 and the Knoxville Family Justice Center in 2005.
A native of Halls, Tenn., Kitts is an eighth-generation Tennessean with a deep devotion to his faith and love of his roots.
"Faith in Christ is the core of my being," Kitts said. "My motives and actions are constantly being weighed in light of what I was taught in Sunday school as a child and my theological training in seminary."
Kitts received his doctorate from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and completed graduate work at both Cambridge and Oxford universities in England.
"Traveling abroad opened my eyes to different worldviews and global perspectives," said Kitts.
He will present a keynote address on "Religion and Domestic Violence: Theology and Abuse" and a breakout session on "Religion and Domestic Violence: Engaging Faith Communities in Responding to Domestic Violence." In the afternoon, he will speak in a plenary session on domestic violence in the workplace and in another breakout session on the investigation of domestic violence strangulation injuries.
"My goal is to make people aware of the ways a victim's faith can be undermined both by the abuser as well as unintentionally by their own religious leaders," said Kitts. "I hope to bring to light the means in which the faith community can open discussions about addressing domestic violence."
Joining Kitts will be Kermit McManus, former district attorney for the Conasauga Judicial Circuit. In 1997, a year after being appointed district attorney, McManus received a grant to create one of the first Domestic Violence Units in a prosecutor's office in the state of Georgia. McManus will deliver an address on "The Domestic Violence Investigation: Key to Successful Prosecution or Unwitting Sabotage of the Case" in a morning breakout session.
Other sessions include addressing domestic violence in divorcing couples and exploitation of adults with disabilities in Georgia.
Continuing education units are available for licensed social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, police officers and attorneys.
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Availability: GEM Hotel - Chelsea, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
In New York near Madison Square Garden
A stay at GEM Hotel - Chelsea, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member places you in the heart of New York, minutes from Fashion Institute of Technology and close to Macy's.
This hotel is close to Empire State Building and Times Square.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available on request).Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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With concierge services, tour assistance, and a multilingual staff, the air-conditioned and smoke-free GEM Hotel – Chelsea, an Ascend Collection hotel is equipped to help guests explore Chelsea, and all of New York City. Onsite, this 6-story modern, boutique hotel features an exercise room with cardiovascular equipment and flat-panel televisions. A 24-hour business center is available for guest use, and wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the property, including on the roof terrace, which provides a quiet area for relaxation. Pets are not allowed.
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Number of floors - 6
- Total number of rooms - 81
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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- Free Wi-Fi
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- Multilingual staff
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- 24-hour business center
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
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- Turndown service
- Bathrobes
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- Pillowtop mattress
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Self parking fee: USD 35 per night
- Deposit: USD 25 per day
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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Jerez: Formula 1 Superstar Fernando Alonso Clocks Fastest Lap In First Preseason Test Stop As New Ferrari Debuts, Eyes First Race
Say what you will about Ferrari and its Championship prospects. But one thing's certain. Fernando Alonso is on a mission.
Oakley's Spanish Formula 1 Superstar kicked 2012 off in high gear with a surprise at the season-opening four-day test at Jerez, Spain, early February – clocking the fastest lap on the final day of the stop.
Following a challenging week for Fernando's Ferrari team, his 1 minute, 18.877 second lap was clocked seven-tenths faster the rest of the field on that Friday.
Rocking a new 2012 model machine, the two-time F1 Champion blazed his way into the year on a high note.
But as all gear heads know, testing is…well, testing.
The new F2012 being driven by the Italian team has run into a few bumps in the road as it began the "breaking in" process. But Fernando was quick to point out that any concerns early on, were far too premature.
"There has been a tendency, especially from the media, to say that the car is bad and we are not having a good winter, but they don't understand," he said in late February, rocking his Oakley performance eyewear. "We are very calm because the car is very complex and there's no reason to believe that it won't be quick. The thing that is costing all of us is to get back the grip lost at the rear of the car by the blown diffusers ban, but I think it will be recovered soon."
And there's no doubt that the media is continuing the pressure on Fernando's team as the season's first race in Australia approaches (late March).
Despite the defending championship team's (Red Bull) problems at the Barcelona test last week, the press is closely scrutinizing Ferrari.
"There's lots of talk and many ideas, but nobody knows the truth. For example [Sunday] Red Bull, considered by many to be the front-runner, had only a few laps and the last time on the sheet: if something similar had happened to us, hell would have broken loose, but here nobody really noticed it."
But despite the expectations and the pre-season critics, there's absolutely no doubt that Fernando Alonso has his eye on one thing. Another Championship.
"I just want to remind you of an episode two years ago: at the last test in Barcelona we were fifth behind Red Bull, McLaren, Sauber and Force India and two weeks later we gained a one-two win in Bahrain. What counts is not to be first in the first race, but in November, at the end of the Championship."
Check out a unique video of Fernando and his team engaging in physical training for the season a few months ago (in his Oakley performance eyewear, of course):


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Herald Staff Report
Iowa Rep. Tyler Olson will visit Clinton on Monday.
Olson is running in the Democratic gubernatorianl primary in June 2014. He has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2007 and is the chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party.
He will greet members of the public at 5 p.m. at the Wolfe Law Office, 337 Fourth Ave. South. Pizza will be provided.
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The federal government has stepped up a crackdown on medical marijuana users and distributors.
The Huffington Post recently reported raids on those involved with medical marijuana and President Obama's apparent decision to back away from a 2007 campaign pledge.
Medical marijuana is legal in 16 states. A in the Illinois House earlier this year. The same bill, championed by state Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), .
Some prominent local politicians, including Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, .
"Instead of dealing with our addiction problem in this country with a public health response, we've responded by criminalizing people," Preckwinkle said in February in Palatine. "And I would suggest that's destructive to those individuals. It's destructive to the communities they come out of and it's extraordinarily expensive to the rest of us."


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As promised we opened up Shooting Star this morning - which delighted (emphasis on the "light" hint hint) crowd that braved the cold temperatures to find their favorite terrain covered in exquisitely light powder. First tracks on Shooting Star - first of the day and the season. Could it get any better?
Following two days of heroic storm recovery, Cascade Express boarded passengers who were treated to the foot-and-a-half of fresh (in some cases more) deposited by Monday's storm. Sweet goodness - a wellness day on the mountain for sure.
Thanks to Pierce Hodges for the video - it's a playlist so you can see Tuesday's treat as well!
Way to go Meadows crew for getting the mountain open and I am sure the riding is awesome like it was on your opening preview weekend. I can't believe the guy complaining about you opening early, I am guessing he has NEVER skied back East where they open with a lot less snow. Keep up the great work and I hope to be back up there soon.Meadows: Thanks Steep. I think it was more about hating himself for not getting some of this snow than about us opening. Kudos to our crew - the conditions off of the quads have been awesome! Still watch out for unmarked obstacles - it is early season conditions!
So when will the night operations be open, like what date not time. Thanks.Meadows: Night ops are scheduled to begin next week. Our normal night schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, but it's depending on the weather, hopefully getting some more snow and what the forecast has for us.
Are you going to have the telemetry back up soon?Meadows: Unfortunately that is beyond our control. NWAC has reported it to NOAA and we continue to contact them about recognizing our I.P. address to deliver the telemetry. We are beyond the 10 day time frame they say it should take. We'll continue to report it.
Any word on when Vista, Hood River Express, and Stadium will be running?ThanksMeadows: Vista is close although the snowpack is pretty wind scoured and is accessible from Cascade. Stadium can be used as an access lift if needed as we still need some snow to open the Stadium run. We still need more snow to get Hood River Express and the trails it serves running.
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Student loan repayment plans: What students need to know when they sign on the dotted line
College is an exciting time. It's a time for new friends and new experiences, for expanding one's horizons and preparing for career and life to come. It's worthwhile financially, too: As reports continue to suggest, earning a college degree is one of the surest investments out there. (For a striking illustration of this, check out this chart from TG's Adventures In Education website.)
As with all investments, however, college requires an up-front financial commitment in order to reap the benefits down the road. For most students these days, that commitment comes in the form of student loans, and while it's easy to take advantage now of money you may not have to repay for years, eventually those bills start rolling in. Often, students take out loans without a clear understanding of how their repayment obligation may affect them once they graduate. This post will focus on what students need to know in order to mange loan repayment in the way that works best for them.
First, borrowers should know that for most federal student loans, a "grace period" of six months begins once they leave school. This provides a welcome payment-free window in which to look for a job, move to a new permanent residence, and get organized in the working world. Borrowers should take note of when their grace period ends, however — it can be easy to lose track of when their student loan bills are coming due at the end of it!
Borrowers should be aware that during their grace period they can choose which plan they want to enter into for repaying their student loans. If they make no selection, they will automatically be entered into the standard repayment plan — which may or may not be the best choice for them.
So what options do borrowers have for repaying their federal student loans? Let's take a look at the six repayment plans federal student loan borrowers can choose from.
Standard Repayment Plan
Under this plan, borrowers repay their loans in fixed monthly amounts over a ten-year repayment term. The minimum monthly payment is $50 or the monthly interest accrued on the loan, whichever is greater. This plan generates the lowest total interest costs over the total repayment period. As mentioned above, this is the plan borrowers will automatically enter if they don't select a different plan.
Of course, for borrowers with substantial student loan debt, the monthly repayment amount under the standard plan may be difficult or impossible to manage on their current income. If this is the case, they may be able to choose other repayment options. These are described below.
Extended Repayment Plan
Borrowers with at least $30,000 in student loan debt can qualify for this plan, which lengthens the payment term from 10 years to at least 12 and no more than 25 years. Like the standard plan, under this option borrowers pay a fixed amount each month. Extended repayment lessens the burden of each monthly payment, but of course increases the interest amount paid over the total repayment period.
Graduated Repayment Plan
This plan provides for smaller monthly payments at the beginning of the loan term, then gradually increases the payment amount every two or three years. The repayment period is 10 years unless the borrower qualifies for extended repayment. Choosing this plan requires optimism on the part of the borrower that his or her income will increase significantly and regularly over the repayment period.
Income-Based Repayment
Income-Based Repayment (IBR) is the newest plan available for borrowers with high debt; it was introduced by the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 and became available in 2009. Under IBR, monthly payments are based on a borrower's income, family size, and student loan debt. Borrowers can choose IBR if they qualify as having a partial financial hardship, which is determined by comparing the borrower's income to the poverty guideline for the borrower's family size.
Borrowers have to reapply for IBR every year, and so their payment amount may change every year. But the IBR plan can greatly reduce monthly payment amounts, and any outstanding principal and interest still owed after 25 years of qualifying payments will be forgiven. Borrowers can access an IBR calculator at www.AIE.org/ibr to estimate their monthly payment amount if they qualify for this plan.
Income-Contingent Repayment
As with IBR, under the income-contingent repayment (ICR) plan, the borrower's monthly payments are recalculated each year on the basis of the borrower's income, family size, and student loan indebtedness. Unlike IBR, if the payment doesn't cover the accumulated interest, the unpaid interest will be capitalized once a year, up to 10 percent of the original amount owed. If the borrower hasn't fully repaid his or her loans after 25 years, the remainder will be forgiven, but the borrower may have to pay taxes on the amount that is discharged.
ICR is only available on loans issued under the Federal Direct Loan Program (FDLP), in which the U.S. Department of Education acts as the lender. Beginning July 1, 2010, all federal student loans are originated under this program.
Income-Sensitive Repayment
Income-sensitive repayment is available on loans issued under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), in which private lenders issued federal student loans. Beginning July 1, 2010, all loan originations ceased under this program, but many of today's student borrowers have FFELP loans. As with IBR and ICR, this plan adjusts monthly payments annually based on the borrower's income, family size, and student loan debt. Unlike IBR and ICR, the maximum repayment period under this plan is 10 years.
Learn more
For more information on each of these plans, as well as calculators to determine what monthly payments might be under each of them, visit the Department of Education's Repayments and Calculators page. For side-by-side charts displaying monthly payment amounts and repayment periods for each plan with various loan balances, visit TG's Comparison of Repayment Plans page.


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HOUSTON (AP) — Former Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia and fellow Democrat and state Rep. Carol Alvarado are meeting in a runoff election to fill the seat of late Texas Sen. Mario Gallegos.
Gallegos, a Houston Democrat, died of liver disease in October.
It was too late to remove his name from the November ballot and he was posthumously elected to another term in his heavily Hispanic district.
Saturday's special election comes after Garcia won the opening round of voting in January by nearly four percentage points over Alvarado. But she failed to capture a majority in an eight-candidate field, prompting a runoff.
Both sides have raised and spent more than $1 million, a princely sum for a state senate race — especially since both candidates agree on a lot politically and ideologically.


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Traverse City Record-Eagle
---- — Parents who have hungry kids to feed every day know it all too well — it doesn't take long for even the best-stocked pantry to suddenly look mighty bare. And filling the shelves again can strain a lean household budget.
Local food pantries that have enjoyed an abundance of fresh produce from area farmers and backyard gardeners this year are facing empty shelves as the growing season winds down and kids return to school.
"We are low on non-perishables, things that you would use to make a meal at home. This is especially critical with kids heading back to school," said Capt. Daren Spencer of the Salvation Army Food Pantry in Traverse City.
Peanut butter, tuna, boxed meals and canned vegetables are among the items Spencer said are in most demand.
"The fresh fruits and vegetables are a blessing but our stocks of staples are extremely low," he said.
The Salvation Army's Pantry helps feed more than 130 families per month and a meal program feeds 100 to 150 people three times a week. The fresh food program, which accepts fruit, vegetables and baked goods from area growers and businesses, gives food for as many as 100 recipients each day.
It's the same story for the Mancelona Food Pantry. Donna DeVernay said the 90 or so food boxes the pantry gives out each week have been stocked with fresh green beans and cucumbers, but it's going to be harder to give families enough to eat once the growing season ends.
"We haven't had to turn anyone away yet, but our supplies are low," she said.
David Abeel, director of development at Benzie Area Christian Neighbors in Benzonia, said fresh food donations — and a slowdown in demand — have helped keep the pantry flush this summer.
"We had been seeing 10 to 20 to 30 percent growth each year and it seems to have leveled off," he said.
The Father Fred Foundation pantry is still buying food with proceeds from a successful Frostbite Food Drive in February.
If all this talk of food pantries running low or seeing shortages on the horizon seems too soon in the season, the fact is that the number of people who need help grew to unprecedented numbers over the past five years of the Great Recession. And it's going to take time for many of those people who were suddenly without work to find new jobs and re-establish a home life.
Until then, they'll need help, and they'll turn to local pantries and other agencies to get it. So when the call goes out, remember that for many, the recovery is still somewhere down the road.


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Cancer-fighting cyclists to travel through county
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On Wednesday, June 5, a team of 27 cyclists will make their way through Halifax County and South Boston on a 70-day, 4,000 mile journey to raise money for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.
Leaving the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Md., on June 2, the riders will head south through Virginia before striking west through the southern states and winding their way across the country before finishing in San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 10.
Known as the 4K For Cancer, the ride is a program of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults dedicated to empowering young adults in uniting communities across the country in the fight against cancer through community service and support. 2013 marks the 12th year of cycling across America in the fight against cancer and the first year the trip has gone from Baltimore to San Diego.
As they pass through Halifax County, the team will be hosted by Main Street United Methodist Church located at 701 N. Main Street in South Boston. The YMCA has agreed to make their facilities available for the students to take showers after their long day of riding. The Main Street congregation will provide dinner and breakfast to the team and allow them to sleep in the church fellowship hall before departing at 6:30 the next morning.
On Wednesday, June 5, at 7 p.m. the community is invited to a special program in the church sanctuary. Members of the 4K team will share their personal stories about their journey and goals. Music will be provided by Mark and Linda Satterfield. A love offering will be received and divided between the 4K team and the Halifax County Cancer Association.
The 4K For Cancer team is made up of 27 college students from across the United States. Each year 4K participants identify various service opportunities along their route. In the past, service opportunities have included visiting cancer patients, taking part in community dinners and giving cancer awareness presentations.
4K for Cancer began as the Hopkins 4K for Cancer in 2001 when a group of undergraduate students at the Johns Hopkins University decided to combine their desire to fight against cancer with their dream of cycling across the country.
Founded by Ryan Hanley in the memory of his father who passed away from cancer, the 4K set off on the first 4,000-mile journeys from Baltimore to San Francisco in the summer of 2002.
After seven successful years riding under the Johns Hopkins umbrella and three years as a stand alone non-profit, the 4K became a program of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.
The first and only young adult cancer support organization of its kind, the Ulman Cancer Fund offers a network of support services that addresses the unique needs of this population and empowers people to be a voice for this underserved population.
The 4K for Cancer was named "Special Event of the Year" by The American Cancer Society and was presented with the first ever Pioneer Award, an honor specially created for "innovative, creative, and trailblazing efforts in the fight against cancer."
Additionally, the 4K received the "Outstanding Youths in Philanthropy Award" from the Association of Fundraising Professionals as well as the Excalibur Award from the ACS for exceptional dedication to the fight against cancer.
Each year, more than 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Since 1997, the Ulman Cancer Fund has been working to provide young adults and their families with a unique and comprehensive system of support.
At age 19, Doug Ulman was diagnosed with a malignant tumor. Following surgery in 1996, he was unable to find information, resources or support programs that would speak to the unique needs of young adults affected by cancer. He and his family founded UCF as a way of raising funds, forming support groups and collecting literature that would assist young adult cancer survivors and their loved ones.
Not long after the UCF was founded, Ulman received two melanoma diagnoses. His survivorship continued to provide motivation for the UCF to serve as a voice for this young adult population. It was realized that there were many other young adults experiencing the same challenges as Ulman–relationship changes, difficulty navigating the healthcare system and struggling to communicate with their healthcare team–and that the UCF was in a position to help.
Over the years, the UCF has expanded its reach to provide young adults and their families with a unique and comprehensive system of support. The UCF growth has resulted in many programs and services available across the United States including a nationally distributed booklet, "NO WAY, It Can't Be" – a guidebook for young adults facing cancer, a nationally recognized scholarship program and multiple fundraising initiatives to support these programmatic efforts.
Anyone wishing to donate to the 4K For Cancer Team may send a check payable to Main Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 119, South Boston, VA 24592, or bring it by the church office at 701 N. Main Street.
Additional information about the 4K For Cancer and the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults can be found at www.ulmanfund.org.
Donations also may be made to the Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558.