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Toms River waterways are among those planned for cleanup by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the township has announced.
Township officials met with state DEP representatives last week to discuss waterway debris removal. Along with the lagoons, rivers, and streams to be cleaned is the Barnegat Bay, a waterway that township officials have said is causing continued flooding following Superstorm Sandy.
"This is an unprecedented effort on the part of the DEP," said Mayor Thomas Kelaher in a statement. "In the past, the DEP didn't acknowledge responsibility for the lagoons, so I'm pleased that our many lagoons will be included in the state's dredging project of debris removal."
In addition to calls for action from the township to clean the bay, the Ocean County Freeholders have also voiced their concerns about debris in the waterway. According to the township, the debris is defined as "anything that ended up in the waterways from Hurricane Sandy, inclusive of floating and submerged objects."
"This will include boats, cars, parts of homes, contents of homes and businesses, structural debris and sand," a township statements reads.
Kelaher is "delighted" with the steps being taken by the state, as it will also allow Toms River residents to participate in safe boating outings. Gov. Chris Christie has set a goal of removing 75 percent of all waterway debris by the start of June, according to the township.
The governor said in his State of the State address that cleaning up the state's waterways would be a priority as New Jersey continues to recover from Sandy. Christie said that 1,400 vessels were abandoned or sunken throughout the state. In Mantoloking, 58 buildings and eight cars were washed into the Barnegat Bay.
"We will remove this debris and dredge the bay to reduce the risk of flooding and to improve the health of the bay," he said in his address.
Debris removal contracts are expected to be awarded to three entities this week, according to the township. A map of the 11 waterway zones in the state is available online — Toms River is within zones five and six.
Debris will be removed first, and items posing an "imminent health and safety hazard" will be a priority. Sand will be dredged and the state DEP has agreed to have the sand pumped back on to public beach areas and private areas where public easements exist.
"Kelaher has advised the NJDEP that Toms River wants to participate to the maximum extent that it can in the sand recovery for their beaches," the township said in a statement.
The state Department of Transportation is conducting sounding and underwater surveying to determine what sand and debris must be removed.
"The [Federal Emergency Management Agency] standard is to measure the 'eligible debris' to be removed by virtue of the greatest draft of the typical boat that utilizes the waterway, plus two feet at low tide," reads a township statement. "This would appear, on the surface, to be a liberal interpretation which would result in the greatest amount of debris and sand being removed."


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Olympic athletes are put on a pedestal by millions around the world as they compete for gold. NBC runs sappy personal interest stories on these summer and winter athletes and that is how we remember many of these Olympic stars as they move out of the spotlight. The reality is that the Olympics are usually the pinnacle for these athletes and the fall from the top can sometimes get ugly. The Smoking Gun revealed Thursday that three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton, 44, worked for a Las Vegas escort service for the past year charging $600 an hour for her services. Her previous claim to fame was deliberately falling during the 2000 Sydney Olympics 1500 meter final when she realized she could not win.
Favor Hamilton is simply the latest athlete to represent her country and then see their reputation take a dramatic fall after the Olympic lights went out.
Track and field is littered with athletes tainted by scandal. It is a brutal sport to make a living in, although Favor Hamilton apparently found financial success after her track career with a real estate business in Madison, Wisc. For every Usain Bolt making $20 million a year, there are thousands of athletes struggling to get by. A survey by the USA Track and Field Foundation found that only 50% of U.S. track athletes who rank among the top in their sport make more than $15,000 from sponsorships, grants and prize money. Yet, the fame and riches at the very top lead to scores of doping scandals in the sport.
Marion Jones became the first woman to ever win five medals at a single Olympics at the 2000 Sydney Games. But she failed a drug test in 2006 and pleaded guilty to federal charges of perjury surrounding her role in the Balco scandal. She was stripped of her medals in 2007 and sentenced to six months in jail the following year. Other medal-winning track stars tainted by drugs include Jones' former husband Tim Montgomery, Justin Gatlin, Ben Johnson most famously and countless others.
Wrestler Rulon Gardner has faced enough obstacles to last a lifetime since his gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics when he defeated Russian Alexander Karelin, who had not lost for 13 years. Gardner survived plane and motorcycle crashes. He got stranded in the freezing wilderness overnight while snowmobiling in 2002 in an ordeal that cost him one of his toes. He appeared on the reality TV show "The Biggest Loser" after ballooning up to 474 pounds. The latest blow for Gardner was a bankruptcy filing in August.
Tonya Harding appeared in the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France and finished fourth in the figure skating program. Of course, that is not the Olympics most people remember for Harding. Her fall came before she got to the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Her ex-husband and bodyguard conspired to injure Harding's chief rival, Nancy Kerrigan, before the 1994 Games. The attack knocked Kerrigan out of the 1994 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but she came back to compete in Lillehammer against Harding. Kerrigan won the silver, while Harding placed eighth. It was TV ratings gold. The Olympic figure skating showdown was the second most-watched telecast ever after the finale of M*A*S*H (two Super Bowls have since eclipsed it). Harding later pleaded guilty of hindering the prosecution of those responsible for the attack. The U.S. Figure Skating Association banned her from the sport for life.
The fall of the Olympic athlete is not a new phenomenon. Jim Thorpe is considered by many to be the greatest athlete of the 20th century for his multisport talents. He won Olympic gold medals in 1912 for both the decathlon and pentathlon. He was stripped of those medals though for violating the Olympic rules on amateurism when it was revealed he played two years of semi-pro baseball. The medals were returned to his family in 1983, but Thorpe died destitute 30 years earlier after struggling with alcoholism and earning a living after his athletic career was over.
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Dear Forbes,
I have never been a person that has "sniffed" out racism. I believe people, at their core, have good hearts. However, I am extremely disturbed that this story of the latest Olympian to crash and burn does not feature a picture of that Olympian. Why, Forbes, did you choose to show three pictures of Black athletes instead of a picture of Ms. Suzy Favor Hamilton, who happens to be White? A picture is worth a thousand words.
Ms. M Brown
Thank you, Mr. Badenhausen for the explanation and for changing the picture. The problem that we have in this society is people will read the first few sentences, look at pictures and move on with an uninformed opinion. I read all of the stories and captions that were attached before questioning the publication. Again, I appreciate your quick response.
Ms. M Brown
Crash and burn? What she did is unsavory to some, sure, but it was legal where she did it, she didn't break any rules or laws – putting her in the same category as people who outright cheated during actual competition is grossly unfair. She was desperate and needed the money, and it was a high paying job. Not the same thing at all as the other cheaters and criminals.
Yeah, I thought that at first. But then I remembered she owns a real estate firm in Madison, Wisconsin. It would be hard to raise a family and sell houses, then fly out to Vegas all the time. I would think MUCH of the work was done closer to Madison. I'm sure the IRS will investigate that. She said she's only done it for the last year but who know whether or not it goes back farther. She's got potential to fall further here, and speaking from a distance runner who ran for a Division 1 college in the 80′s, I've lost total respect for this person, mainly because she has a child, and studies have shown that prostitution is associated with an increase in drug abuse and violence towards women.
I don't think shaming this woman accomplishes anything. If she really is enjoying this double life, perhaps she can raise her rates now. I hope that she really is enjoying this, and that there's not some deeper, more human story that the gotcha journalism missed.
Wouldn't you say your comments would better reflect a judgmental, holier-than-art-thou, sanctimonious creep than those of an editor of a fanzine to extreme wealth, nefariously acquired or not?
I would say that the darker acts of cupidity of both your employer and your subjects – if you ever took the time to bother to bring them to light would be – would far eclipse those of Favor Hamilton.
Not impressed.
I don't personally enjoy the company of prostitutes nor do I do any elicit drugs, but I am for the most part agreeable to at least the decriminalization of prostitution and marijuana. With that said, you should get your facts straight. Prostitution is, and has always been illegal and harshly punished in the city of Las Vegas. You may have made assumptions based on some cable reality show or something, but you're very wrong. Outside most of the NV cities, prostitution is legal, but regulated by the state in the form of health inspections, licenses, etc. Furthermore, the original "Smoking Gun" report says that her escort service booked "scores of 'dates' in Sin City and other U. S. Cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston." Whatever those of us who have no business judging her in the first place will have a wide range of opinions, but no one should be surprised that Disney immediately broke ties with her lol.
TO: Matthew Herper
That's a ridiculous comment. This isn't gotcha journalism. The woman engaged in what are possibly criminal acts. She then engaged in business contracts based on her reputation. All the while she was married and working as a prostitute. I may be old school but that shows a lack of values on many fronts. I hope you're not a journalist with that idiotic attitude.


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Driver escapes uninjured after car overturns in Handcross
2:38pm Saturday 10th November 2012 in News
A car overturned today, but the driver escaped uninjured.
No one was hurt after the car flipped over in High Beeches Lane, Handcross, shortly after 9.15am.
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David Jacobs (Jacks) says...
Mo.StGrumble wrote:Typical of Argus reporters nowadays.None of them seem to have knowledge of local areas and are constantly getting names of streets/towns wrong.A poorly published local newspaper.Was much better when it was the "Evening Argus".
HANCROSS??? I don't think so Argus how about HANDCROSS. Still, close enough for most Argus reporters.
8:05pm Sat 10 Nov 12
Wivvy Dave says...
Could we not be told what was initially suspected as having cuased the incident, mud on the road, a low sun, wet road surface etc. Was there any damage to street furniture such as telegraph poles or fences, was the road closed, was the driver male or female, young or old, were there passengers etc etc etc.
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Surely not! says...
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David Jacobs (Jacks) says...
A bit late now Argus.It should be taken care of before it was published.
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Second Cancers
Key Points for This Section
- Childhood cancer survivors have an increased risk of a second cancer later in life.
- Certain genetic patterns or syndromes may increase the risk of a second cancer.
- Patients who have been treated for cancer need regular screening tests to check for a second cancer.
- The kind of test used to screen for a second cancer depends on the kind of cancer treatment the patient had in the past.
Childhood cancer survivors have an increased risk of a second cancer later in life.
A different primary cancer that occurs at least two months after cancer treatment ends is called a second cancer. A second cancer may occur months or years after treatment is completed. The type of second cancer that occurs depends in part on the original type of cancer and the cancer treatment.
Second cancers that occur after cancer treatment include the following:
- Myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia may appear less than 10 years after a primary cancer diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or sarcoma and treatment with chemotherapy that includes one of the following:
- Alkylating agent such as cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, mechlorethamine, melphalan, busulfan, carmustine, lomustine, chlorambucil, or dacarbazine.
- Topoisomerase II inhibitor agent such as etoposide or teniposide.
- Solid tumors may appear more than 10 years after primary cancer diagnosis and treatment including:
- Breast cancer after high-dose chest radiation treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma. Treatment with low-dose chest radiation may also increase breast cancer risk.
- Thyroid cancer after neck radiation treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, acute lymphocytic leukemia, or brain tumors, after radioactive iodine therapy for neuroblastoma, or after total-body irradiation (TBI) as part of a stem cell transplant.
- Brain tumors after radiation treatment to the head for a primary brain tumor or for acute lymphocytic leukemia or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. When intrathecal methotrexate chemotherapy and radiation therapy are given together, the risk of a brain tumor is even higher.
- Bone tumors after radiation treatment for retinoblastoma, Ewing sarcoma, and other cancers of the bone. Treatment with an alkylating agent also increases the risk of a bone tumor.
- Sarcomas after radiation therapy. The risk increases with higher doses of radiation. Chemotherapy with anthracyclines also increases the risk of sarcomas.
- Lung cancer after radiation treatment to the chest for Hodgkin lymphoma, especially in patients who smoke.
- Stomach, liver, or colorectal cancer after radiation therapy to the abdomen. The risk increases with higher doses of radiation. Treatment with chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy and radiation therapy combined also increases the risk of stomach, liver, or colorectal cancer.
- Nonmelanoma skin cancer after radiation therapy; it usually appears in the area where radiation is given. Being exposed to UV radiation may increase this risk. Patients who develop nonmelanoma skin cancer after radiation therapy have an increased chance of developing other types of cancers in the future.
- Malignant melanoma after radiation therapy or combination chemotherapy with alkylating agents and antimitotic drugs. Survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma, hereditary retinoblastoma, soft tissue sarcoma, and gonadal tumors are more likely to be at risk. Malignant melanoma as a second cancer is more rare after treatment than nonmelanoma skin cancer.
- Oral cavity cancer after chemotherapy followed by stem cell transplant or a history of chronic graft-versus-host disease.
- Kidney cancer after treatment for neuroblastoma, radiation therapy to the middle of the back, or chemotherapy such as cisplatin or carboplatin.
Certain genetic patterns or syndromes may increase the risk of a second cancer.
Some childhood cancer survivors may have an increased risk of developing a second cancer because they have a family history of cancer or an inherited genetic syndrome such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Problems with the way DNA is repaired in cells and the way anticancer drugs are used in the body may also affect the risk of second cancers.
Patients who have been treated for cancer need regular screening tests to check for a second cancer.
It is important for patients who have been treated for cancer to be checked for a second cancer before symptoms appear. This is called screening for a second cancer and may help find a second cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread.
It is important to remember that your child's doctor does not necessarily think your child has cancer if he or she suggests a screening test. Screening tests are given when your child has no cancer symptoms. If a screening test result is abnormal, your child may need to have more tests done to find out if he or she has a second cancer. These are called diagnostic tests.
The kind of test used to screen for a second cancer depends on the kind of cancer treatment the patient had in the past.
All patients who have been treated for cancer should have a physical exam and medical history done once a year. A physical exam of the body is done to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps, changes in the skin, or anything else that seems unusual. A medical history is taken to learn about the patient's health habits and past illnesses and treatments.
If the patient was treated for leukemia, a complete blood count (CBC) may be done. The CBC is usually done every year for 10 years after treatment with an alkylating agent or topoisomerase II inhibitor ends.
- Complete blood count (CBC) with differential : A procedure in which a sample of blood is drawn and checked for the following:
- The number of red blood cells and platelets.
- The number and type of white blood cells.
- The amount of hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen) in the red blood cells.
- The portion of the blood sample made up of red blood cells.
If the patient received radiation therapy, the following tests and procedures may be used:
- Skin exam: A doctor or nurse checks the skin for bumps or spots that look abnormal in color, size, shape, or texture, especially in the area where radiation was given. It is suggested that a skin exam be done once a year to check for signs of skin cancer.
- Breast self-exam : An exam of the breast by the patient. The patient carefully feels the breasts and under the arms for lumps or anything else that seems unusual. It is suggested that women treated with radiation therapy to the chest do a monthly breast self-exam beginning at puberty until age 25 years.
- Clinical breast exam (CBE): An exam of the breast by a doctor or other health professional. The doctor will carefully feel the breasts and under the arms for lumps or anything else that seems unusual. It is suggested that women treated with radiation therapy to the chest have a clinical breast exam every 6 months beginning at puberty until age 25 years.
- Mammogram : An x-ray of the breast. A mammogram may be done in women who had radiation to the chest and who do not have dense breasts. It is suggested that these women have a mammogram once a year starting 8 years after treatment or at age 25 years, whichever is later.
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): A procedure that uses a magnet, radio waves, and a computer to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. This procedure is also called nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI). An MRI may be done in women who had radiation to the chest and who have dense breasts. It is suggested that these women have an MRI once a year starting 8 years after treatment or at age 25 years, whichever is later.
- Colonoscopy : A procedure to look inside the rectum and colon for polyps, abnormal areas, or cancer. A colonoscope is inserted through the rectum into the colon. A colonoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove polyps or tissue samples, which are checked under a microscope for signs of cancer. It is suggested that childhood cancer survivors who had radiation to the abdomen, pelvis, or spine have a colonoscopy every 5 years. This begins at age 35 years or 10 years after treatment ended, whichever is later.


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For the eighth time this season in Horizon League action, the Valparaiso volleyball team needed the minimum number of sets to dispatch of an opponent, as the Crusaders swept Youngstown State 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 25-19) Friday evening in Youngstown, Ohio.
As has been the norm this season, it was a total team effort on the offensive side of the ball to get the job done. Senior Katie Britton (Mishawaka, Ind./Marian) led the way with 10 kills on 21 swings, swinging at a.429 clip. The senior got plenty of help, as five other Crusaders registered at least four kills as Valpo finished the night with 42 kills against just 16 errors.
Defensively, junior Taylor Root (Jenison, Mich./Jenison) paced all players with 14 digs, moving within eight digs of the second spot on Valpo's all-time chart in the category despite still having a full season to play. Senior Jenny Pokorny (Geneva, Ill./Geneva) added 11 digs to go along with 30 assists, her 16th double-double of the season.
An early four-point spurt in the opening set, featuring kills by Britton and sophomore Sarah Dooms (Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove) and a block from sophomore Ellen Vanden Berg (Little Chute, Wis./Little Chute) and redshirt freshman Lindsey Hauch (Coloma, Mich./Coloma), gave Valpo a lead it would not relinquish. The Crusaders hit .395 in the opening frame with 18 kills and used a 5-1 run mid-set to gain separation and go ahead by a 15-10 score. The Penguins would get no closer than four points the rest of the way, with a kill by Hauch eventually ending the opener in Valpo's favor.
Valpo seemingly took control of the second set with an 8-2 run midway through the frame, bolstered by two kills apiece by freshman Morgan Beil (St. Louis, Mo./Marquette) and senior Amy Groesbeck (Winfield, Ill./Wheaton North), that erased a 13-11 deficit and made it a 19-15 Crusader lead. In fact, another Groesbeck kill gave the Crusaders set point at 24-19 before YSU came storming back. A kill, two Valpo attack errors and a service ace moved the Penguins within 24-23, but the Crusaders finally ended the frame on their fifth set point thanks to a YSU attack error, putting Valpo up 2-0 into the in-game break.
The third set featured numerous runs on both sides, with neither team able to side out at even a 50% clip in the finale. But the Crusaders were the team able to put together the two most decisive runs of the set. With YSU up 13-12, Valpo rolled off seven straight points, which included solo blocks by Pokorny and sophomore Janelle Hobbs (Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead) and a service ace by Hauch, to claim a 19-13 advantage. Then, after the Penguins cut their deficit to 20-16, Valpo answered with four straight points, including two rejections by Beil and Pokorny. A kill by Britton would close out the sweep, helping Valpo keep pace for third place in the Horizon League.
Missy Hundelt led Youngstown State (3-23, 1-12 Horizon) with 13 kills on Friday night, while Casey D'Ambrose handed out a match-best 31 assists. Erika West paced the Penguins with 10 digs.
Valparaiso (18-11, 9-5 Horizon) looks to return home on a high note as the Crusaders take on second-place Cleveland State Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. CDT. Live video through the Horizon League Network and live stats will be available at www.valpoathletics.com.
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Over 100 residents, many with children, some with bullhorns, packed the sidewalk in front of Borough Hall on River Road holding signs asking the Mayor and Council to join them in their fight to keep the United Water property as open space and agree to hold off on rezoning it until the application has run its course through the Zoning Board.
Arguing for letting the application run its course through the Zoning Board, SOD member John DeSantis said, "In nine months if the mayor and council offered the same (rezoning) deal to Hekemian, he'd still accept it."
"If they rezone it now, they're just giving (Hekemian) what he wanted from the beginning," DeSantis said.
SOD's Executive Director, Miriam Pickett, was more than pleased with the turnout.
"I am so pleased with tonight's turnout," Pickett said. "It's proof to the Mayor and Council that we are not going away. We will do everything we can to fight the development of this property."


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By Pastor Lloyd Johnston First Baptist Church
---- — "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority and not as their teachers of the law." Matthew 7:28, 29
These two verses are cited at the end of the "Sermon on the Mount" Mathew 5,6,7. The people were amazed at His teaching. Not because He entertained people, not because He gave them free gifts, not because He was politically correct. No, Jesus amazed people because He spoke with authority. This authority was the Word and Will of the Heavenly Father. The Word of God in a no spin zone is the authority above all authorities.
At a seminary chapel the preacher of the day was speaking about how we "pastors-to-be" could miss the mark of the authority of God's Word. His remembered catch phrase was: "The thinner the mortar, the harder you have to sling it to make it stick."
He nailed it! Whether pastor or layperson, we have all authority of heaven and earth IF we trust in God rallying on His authority.
It's when our focus starts veering elsewhere that we lose credibility with God and with people. You and I may not understand fully everything God says in His Word. That's great because God is far above total human explanations. Yet, He reveals enough of Himself that we can know and trust His omnipotence. What a great God!
So, instead of wearing ourselves out trying our best to impress people, let's live out the authority of God's Word in and through our lives. Others can tell when we live genuine, God-honoring lives. The best outcome is when they seek God in their life. God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is the supreme authority — the only authority for spiritual life.


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""Get your motor running, head out on the highway, looking for adventure and whatever comes our way."" This familiar refrain starts the song ""Born to be Wild"" by Steppenwolf, and embodies both the American Spirit, and the motivation to climb aboard a Harley-Davidson cruiser and hit the open road. The 2009 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide just might be the ultimate road machine to take from coast to coast in style and comfort.
Unique to the CVO line of Harleys is the Screamin Eagle Twin Cam 110B engine, an absolute beast of a powerplant, and the largest produced by Harley-Davidson. This air-cooled engine features electronic ignition, and the Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI). Screamin Eagle has 110 cubic inches of displacement, and produces 114 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 RPM. The unique 2-1-2 exhaust system keeps hot gases away from the rider's legs, and snakes around the air box and engine to highlight a matte and chrome package. Various exhaust tip options are available.
The power of the Screamin Eagle is useless unless it's harnessed and directed, and the six-speed Cruise Drive transmission handles the job like a champion. The CVO Ultra Classic features a high performance clutch with hydraulic actuation. Cruising is a joy, because even in top gear and at a high speed, the belt-driven engine runs at a comfortable and low RPM.
The Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is a luxury machine that features an exclusive CVO suspension system. The 41.3mm telescopic fork comes with cartridge-style damping, and allows 4.6 inches of wheel travel. The modular designed steel swing arm features dual adjustable air shocks, and allows three inches of wheel travel. Hours in the cockpit will melt away as the scenery changes. The CVO Ultra features an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), in addition to the high-performance 12-inch Brembo front and rear brakes, to keep the massive 924-pound motorcycle under control. The 17-inch Roulette front wheel helps keep tracking smooth, while the 16-inch Roulette rear wheel is wrapped in five-inch Dunlop rubber, and provides stable cornering and comfort.
One of greatest joys of piloting a touring cruiser from Harley-Davidson can be found in the cockpit. With the CVO Ultra, that joy is transformed into euphoria, due to the plush suspended dual control heated seat with passenger backrest, and complementary adjustable rider backrest with shark print leather inserts. The chrome Stealth Collection rider footboard supports, and adjustable passenger footboard supports, both give ample leg support, and make accessing the foot controls a pleasurable experience. The Electra Glide's lightly smoked low windshield buffers against road debris, noise, and wind, giving the rider the best experience possible. Standard for the CVO version of this bike is the Rumble Collection, which upgrades the footboard inserts, provides heated grips, shifter pegs and chrome trim on everything from the windshield trim, to the saddlebag latch covers. Every detail of this bike has been given attention, providing superior fit and finish.
The chrome handlebars are just the beginning of the comfort in store for owners of this pleasure craft. The instrument panel features a spun aluminum metal-faced speedometer, tachometer, and new two-inch auxiliary gauges with backlighting. Expounding on the Ultra Classic Electra Glide, on the CVO Ultra, Harley-Davidson offers premium amenities from that model, such as a 160-watt CD/AM/FM/WB/MP3 Advanced Audio System by Harman-Kardon, CB and intercom, and passenger audio with controls, cruise control, plus standard XM Radio and integrated navigation system. The CVO Ultra is protected by the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with Smart Siren. The Deluxe Ultra King Tour-Pak features the Air Wing luggage rack, increased load capacity, new inserts, map pocket, plush liners, LED interior light and color-matched wrap-around lights. The Tour-Pak system includes power locks with integrated key fob activation. The CVO Ultra is offered in three exclusive color combinations: Ruby Red and Typhoon Maroon with Forge-tone graphics, Autumn Haze and High Octane Orange with Forge-tone graphics, and Stardust Silver and Twilight Blue with Forge-tone graphics. The vented lower fairings and inner fairing are color-matched to the selected paint scheme.
If you are in the market for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, you are well aware that you are king of the road, and this bike provides you a throne that is second to none.


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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver takes you inside his journey as a contestant on the spring 2012 edition of the ABC reality-competition show "Dancing With the Stars"
My kids are copying our routines
Like I said last week, it's been amazing to have my family out here. Ever since my kids can remember, dad's job has always been football. They've been to all my games, seen me come home tired after a hard day of practice. Now they get to see a different side of me and they're saying, "I didn't know my daddy could dance!"
The family has been coming to a lot of my practices and Cristian and Christina are picking up the routines that Peta and I perform.
Peta and I will be practicing and out of the corner of my eye I'll see them going back and forth, copying what we're doing. I told Peta we should start watching them for some pointers because they're pretty good!
I flew out to Mississippi Thursday to talk with the kids of the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Mississippi. It was important for me to get out there and connect with those kids, but when I got back to L.A., Peta and I had to work overtime to make up for the practice time we missed. We practiced for close to 8 hours both Friday and Saturday — I think we may have overcompensated a bit for the time we missed!
Thanks to everyone who bought tickets for my charity raffle! You helped raise over $10,000 for the Donald Driver Foundation! The winner of the raffle will be out in L.A. with me Monday, we'll take lots of pictures and share them with everyone on my Facebook page.
Last but not least — remember to vote on Monday's show! Everyone can vote up to 11 times online, on the phone and via text. Have two phone lines? Vote 11 times on each one. Have three email accounts? Register them all at abc.com and vote 11 times with each one. I'm counting on you, Wisconsin. Let's Drive the Vote!
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Another great job by the DD ......just think when you have your first father and daughter dance both of you will be stars at it!
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By Don Hazaert
---- — A poll released by the Kaiser Family Foundation confirms that the public has grown tired of the partisan wrangling around the health care law, the Affordable Care Act. Now that a conservative-dominated Supreme Court has ruled the law to be constitutional, nearly 60 percent of those polled would like Congressional opponents of the Act to move on to other issues and give the law an opportunity to work.
But this week Congressional opponents will hold a vote — for the 31st time — to repeal the Act. What will be different about that Tuesday's vote than the previous 30 votes? Sadly, nothing. The debate will be marked by the same partisan rhetoric and same absence of any meaningful alternative being brought forward by opponents of the Act.
While the Affordable Care Act is not perfect — and policy makers will likely be tweaking implementation for years — it does provide a powerful and proven framework from which to address the leading barriers to access and affordability of care.
Originally designed by the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation as a market-based alternative to a single-payer system like we find in Canada, the Affordable Care Act model emphasizes personal responsibility and the use of tax incentives and penalties to change personal behavior.
Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts was the first to implement this model with great success. In his state, more than 98 percent of citizens now have health insurance and the law maintains high public support. There is good reason Congress based the Act on the Massachusetts model.
What would a repeal of the Act mean to Michigan consumers? Repeal means insurance companies can go back to denying children the care they need due to pre-existing conditions. Repeal means that more than 23,000 Michigan seniors who have already saved over $17.6 million on name-brand prescription drugs would be back on the hook for the full cost of their prescriptions. Repeal also means 94,000 young adults in Michigan would lose health care coverage because of a provision in the law that allows people under age 26 to remain on their parents' health plan.
Approximately 7,000 small businesses in the state would also lose tax credits to help maintain or expand health care coverage for their employees. Consumers would lose out on over $13 million in projected rebates from overcharges by insurance carriers.
All of that would be gone.
The Affordable Care Act model was designed by conservatives, first implemented by Romney, and has now been upheld by a conservative high court. Isn't it time for opponents to turn the page, end the partisan rancor and work with us to make sure the Act truly benefits health care consumers?
About the author: Don Hazaert is the director of Michigan Consumers for Health care, an advocacy group that provides voice to the health care consumer. The coalition includes: AARP, the American Cancer Society, Area Agencies on Aging, the Arthritis Foundation, the League of Women Voters of Michigan, the Michigan County Health Plan Association, the Susan G Komen Detroit Race for the Cure, Spectrum Health/ Strong Beginnings and the Traverse Health Clinic among other groups.
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Francoise Nielly's massive, colorful portraits are delicious to look at. Even more wonderful – and particularly infuriating to those of us who have timidly dabbled in painting – is to watch her create them. She, in her confident, strong hand, wields her painting knife shaped like a miniature garden trowel, and makes painting look easy like cake frosting.
She paints her vivid, passionate canvases — some as large as 78 x 25 inches (195 x 62 centimeters) -- from black-and-white photos, further proof of her unfailing ability to interpret light, shadow, hue and tone by applying brilliant colors and daring strokes.
Born in Marseille, brought up near Cannes and Saint-Tropez, and now living in Paris, Nielly is at home among bold contrast and dazzling light. To add to her likeability, here is the list of her loves: Life, wide open spaces, sushi, blue lagoons, the Internet, humor, books, Paris, New York and Vancouver.
Six of her prints are available exclusively through TCH online store - 1000mm x 1000ml & 1200mm x 1200 metallic print on acrylic.
Do you really think there is an interior environment that wouldn't be made more beautiful, more tranquil, more cool with the addition of a peaceful image of ocean scenery?
We don't think so. Without a doubt, the cure for the visual noise and image overload in our lives comes in the form of a stunning photograph by Luke Shadbolt of the central coast of NSW in Australia.
The picture seem like an oil painting, but it is in reality an expertly composed photograph.
Imagine a quiet beach, a soft morning breeze on your skin, the scent of the ocean, the sound of the soft waves. This image will transport you to your favourite seaside places as they expand and calm down any interior with its serene atmosphere and gorgeous colours. Now, just take a deep breath and relax.
Buy it here - Exclusive to TCH store
In March 2014, Particia Derks's work turned heads at TCH - The Art Hunter experience in Sydney. The penetrating eyes, arresting colors and the sheer size of her original portraiture paintings are all attention-grabbers in themselves. Combine the three and you'd have to be dead to not stop and notice.
We have selected two of the Netherlands-based artist's original works. Both paintings are head-and-shoulders images of a female, executed in muted pastel colors with striking, strong eyes and bright-colored lips. The images are direct, somewhat aggressive but at the same time, there's a sense of sadness and secrecy – there's room for us viewers to make up our own minds about what the subject is feeling and why.
A great piece of art does that – it leaves enough undefined, so that we can come back again and again, day after day, and find our thoughts shifting once more.
We love these eerie portraits created by interactive artist and technical director, Mike Pelletier and available exlusively at our online store.
For many years, Pelletier has been researching and experimenting with methods of creating multidimensional portraits. Using his research in thermal imaging and MRI scanners as a technological basis and as inspiration, he started using Microsoft's motion-sensing Xbox device, Kinect, to create cool artwork with a strong, edgy look.
Pelletier's 3D images made of a sitting subject appear to be pictures of a metallic sculpture, strangely alive yet scarily cold at the same time. An updated C-3PO with a beating heart, perhaps?
Pelletier has participated in exhibitions and festivals around the world including the Netherlands, Canada, Finland, Spain, UK, US and Australia.
He is originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, and works currently at Random Studio in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. - Tuija Seipell
These designs are printed on metallic paper and mounted behind perspex for a dazzling and bold look. They can be wall mounted or free standing.
We discovered Australian artist CJ Hendry through her Instagram account and were immediately blown away by her work. Armed with only paper and pen, she creates magnificent, photorealistic black-and-white images in large format. Her subjects are generally high-end fashion objects, such as a Hermes scarf or a Louis Vuitton horse head, but they can also be other inanimate objects including sculls and guns.
The pieces are mesmerizing visual objects in their own right, but once you realize they are created by just pen and ink, you really start to appreciate the skill and patience involved.
We are very happy to be the first to introduce her work to the world at large. We are usually pretty good at knowing when we have found a winner, and we know she's one.
All six of her pieces were sold prior to the opening of The Art Hunter in Sydney and all via Instagram.
CJ Hendry's creative process starts with selecting an object, or in some cases the objects selects her and she becomes obsessed with it to the point of having to create an image of it in ink. She then photographs the object in different positions and lighting, sometimes taking more than 100 images. She looks for a strong contrast with negative space that then draws the focus onto the object itself.
She selects the image that evokes a sense of simplicity and balance, or that in her words "shows off" the item the best. She then prints a black-and-white image and creates a grid on a large sheet of Arches paper. She spends sometimes more than 200 hours painstakingly creating the final piece using only black UniPin pens
Having dropped out of two university programs, the former almost-Olympic-level swimmer (she just missed the Athens Olympics and left full-time swimming after that) has now found a satisfying life to channel her creativity, mental endurance and obsession with fashion.
CJ explains: "The main reason I am so obsessed with expansive white backgrounds and highly detailed objects was through my early years of studying architecture. I was completely obsessed with the large plans with perfect lines, and this is where I was introduced to the black UniPin pens. I was not very good on the computer so I drew all my plans for all the assignments and drew detailed renderings of the buildings. The lecturers were not happy with me because I wasn't using CAD and said I better learn, so I dropped out."
CJ Hendry does not do private commissions and is exclusively represented by TCH. We will be having 4 shows a year of CJ Hendry's work in the coming next 12 months. Subscribe to our newsletetter to be updated.
More than 400 invited guests attended the opening event of The Art Hunter in Sydney on Tuesday night.
The Art Hunter launch is a collaboration between The Cool Hunter and Jaguar, and the opening night was also the Australian debut of the spectacular Jaguar C-X17 concept car.
To present The Art Hunter, we engaged our dream team of collaborators, led by the incomparable Natalie Longeon and Peter Pengly from The Artistry (they designed and executed our Summer Lovers Rotate store as well), to transform a 500 m2 warehouse in Alexandria into a genuinely exciting, temporary three-week art exhibition experience.
The Art Hunter is not a white-walled space where you quietly walk past pieces of art. Instead, it is an eclectic and vibrant environment where every wall is a different color (by our paint sponsor Taubmans), where there is no natural light and where the work of more than 40 artists, curated by us, is not only on display but also for sale.
Every one of the seven exhibit spaces has its own unique theme in addition to having its own wall and floor texture and color.
The 3D Wallpanels in this space, for example, provide the background for the stunning, exclusive-to-The-Art-Hunter artwork of CJ Hendry in her first-ever public show.
In this corner, more CJ Hendry art with Oliver Tanner sculpture and floor designed by Hollie Martin.
The incredible artwork of CJ Hendry-all hand drawn by pen – drew much attention via Instagram even before her public debut at The Art Hunter. Five of the six works shown, were pre-sold before the opening night. (CJ Hendry is now exlusively represented by TCH)
At every turn, The Art Hunter surprises by serving up powerful, stunning art, capable of turning heads in any environment, from private residences to public spaces.
And to further prove the point that art does not need to presented in a boring, bland environment, we engaged Joe Crossley to create an incredible pattern with tape on the concrete floor.
The video room at The Art Hunter has a continuous show of five videos by different artists but you need to visit The Art Hunter to find out who they are!
The visual artists represented at The Art Hunter include both well-established masters and startling new discoveries, such as CJ Hendry. Other artists involved include Stephen Oramndy, Dorryce Rock, Daniel Hollier, Phil James, Friends With You, Paul Ryan and Jasper Knight to name a few.
I would like to thank Jaguar for making this all possible. It is incredibly rewarding to work with an iconic brand like Jaguar and to create an environment that is truly worth experiencing. And, of course, the Jaguar C-X17 is beyond incredible.
Matthew Beaven, Jaguar's Chief Designer, Exteriors, Advanced Design, flew in from London to host the evening with us.
At The Art Hunter, the Jaguar C-X17 concept car and brand positioning – How Alive Are You? was brought to life by TThe Creative Shop through the use of both audio and visual stimulus. Entering the room to hear a solid heartbeat that increased in speed and tempo, all the while visualising this through red pulse graphics on the walls, helped to create an immersive experience that demonstrated that the Jaguar C-X17 is a living and breathing machine.
I also want to thank our creative producers The Artistry specifically. I have never worked with a team of people who so enthusiastically showed so much interest and care in everything they do. The attention to detail, the design and execution, the construction of our enormous set, the managing of the food and drinks of the launch evening - every single detail was executed to an extraordinary level of professionalism. I am so lucky to be working with them.
In this space, the floor was created by Tania De Bono of #thewritings and the photograph is by Nick Samartis.
The confession room designed by Hendrik Gericke where people walk into a neon-lit room to write a confession and share it on the wall.
Neon art in this space is paired with the Rainbow Trooper by Super Future Kid.
At the opening, we also had incredible edible food art provided by the talented team of Studio Neon with Andy Warhol soup cans for serving fermentad tomato gazpacho with prawns. Large terracotta pots with zucchini flowers, goats cheese hazelenut and honey and vegetable puree served as edible paint. And of course, we had the best mobile bar staff in Sydney with the Trolleyd boys along with our partners, Peroni, Nakd Water from NZ, Grey Goose, Karma Kola, Bombay Sapphire, Milagro Tequila.
The Art Hunter – open for three weeks only at
90-96 Bourke Road
Alexandria (directly opposite the Grounds)
Sydney, Australia
Mondays - CLOSED
Tue-Fri - Midday until 8pm
Sat & Sun - 10am - 4pm
Want to see more? Use the hashtag #thearthunter on instagram to see everyone's images.
The Art Hunter is The Cool Hunter's latest, and so far the largest, offline experiential endeavour. It started with two The Cool House wildly successful temporary boutiques in Sydney and Melbourne in 2012, followed by The Cool Hunter 'Rotate" Summer Lovers store in Sydney in 2013, and now in 2014, The Art Hunter
We can do much more with brands. If you have a corporate event, product launch, fashion show, or other happening in mind the near future, let us know. We have not only the ideas, but also the teams to make your next event a stunner. Want The Art Hunter in your city - get in contact?
Filmed at sunrise on the 57th floor of 4WTC in lower Manhattan, this short film captures an extraordinary and moving performance of Christopher Wheeldon's After the Rain. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a tribute to the future of the city that New York City Ballet calls home. Beautifully shot.
Spiegel Im Spiegel by Arvo Part
After the Rain by Christopher Wheeldon
Maria Kowroski
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Directed by Davi Russo
We were introduced to Nic Fiddian-Green's heart-stopping sculpture this July when we stayed at Castello Di Reschio in Umbria, Italy.
Fiddian-Green was at Reschio, working on a commission for the owner, Count Antonio Bolza. And, of course, the subject matter of his massive sculpture was the horse, in this case Count Antonio's favorite stallion, Punto, born and bred at Reschio.
We say "of course" because the British sculptor, who normally works at his hilltop studio near Guildford in Surrey, UK, has been obsessed with the equine head for nearly three decades.
Ever since he saw a fifth-century B.C. carving of the head of a horse of Selene from the Parthenon at the British Museum he has worked at perfecting the form of the horse's head, as well as mastering the ancient 'lost wax' technique. He works in clay, plaster, beaten lead and marble, and he oversees the casting into bronze himself.
Fiddian-Green's colossal, classically inspired equine heads are exhibited around the world in prominent locations, including 'Still water ', the 30-foot head of a drinking horse right next to the Marble Arch in London.
Celebrities have also found his work irresistible and collectors include J.K. Rowling, Ringo Starr, Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe.
Of his work at Castello Di Reschio, Fiddian-Green said in a statement: "At Reschio, I found new inspiration not only from the study of these wonderful Andalusian horses, but from the light, the smell, the hills, the sense of ancient peace that pervades the land from the days when St. Francis wandered through these hills, and before, way back to the time of the Etruscans. In fact the very air that fills this land upon which Reschio sits has ignited a new fire in my work." - Bill TIkos
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We may be leaning toward minimalist design and monochromatic surroundings, but we also admire artists and designers who can handle color well.
Francesco Lo Castro from Florida is currently drawing our attention with his multicolor paintings.
He uses oils and acrylics, spray paint and silkscreen as well as layered epoxy resin and gold leaf, usually on a wood base.
We love the combination of explosiveness and strict order, vibrancy and dreaminess, power and release in his work.
Lo Castro was born in Italy, grew up in Germany, and has been active in the Miami art scene for more than a decade.
He is currently working on producing 3D animations based on his paintings, set to premiere at UR1 Festival during Art Basel week - Bill Tikos


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Does the Lewisburg High School on Market Street need significant renovations to keep pace with the rapid advancements of modern education?
Yes, it does.
Is building a new high school on 200 acres of farmland next to a federal maximum security prison the best solution?
No, it is not.
While the idea of a brand new sprawling facility over 200 acres seems appealing, the disadvantages of a new school on Newman Road have not been presented by the LASD.
Instead of abandoning our downtown high school in the hope, or fantasy, that it will be renovated and maintained by some new entity, let's explore an alternate plan.
Reuse or sale of other recently closed area schools has not been very successful and there is no evidence that students in new buildings have higher test scores. Lewisburg students, when compared with national averages, score very well. Good job!
In July of 2010, a group of well-versed, concerned citizens presented an alternate plan (referred to as Option C) which would move administrative offices and grades 3 through 5 from Linntown-Eichorn buildings to the current high school and convert the Linntown/Eichhorn complex to a middle/high school campus.
The Newman farm in Kelly Township could then be sold to raise revenue to offset renovation expenses or the farmland could be preserved in Union County's Farmland Preservation Program, or could be used for environmental education to show how the LASD board rose to the occasion to preserve farmland and expand education facilities within the community.
The Linntown Plan benefits taxpayers, residents, the community and our children.
Attending a downtown school develops a child's sense of community, a familiarity with their town, a feeling of independence, and a camaraderie with fellow students that will be lost if they are bused outside of town.
The Linntown property is large enough to exercise this option and there is already a functioning infrastructure in place.
At the Kelly Township site, new water lines or wells, sewer extensions, natural gas pipes, electricity lines, and internet-telephone cables would all need to be installed. These additional but far from insignificant costs have not been realistically considered — perhaps one million dollars, or more.
Storm water retention systems will be crucial in converting 200 acres of farm land to impervious buildings with enough parking for hundreds of vehicles. All students, teachers and other employees will need transportation there.
Another consideration with this more remote location is the increased costs and response time for police, ambulance and firefighters.
Consider the upgraded roads, storm sewers, utilities, snow removal, road signs, and the electricity for street and traffic lights for about a thousand vehicle trips daily on Newman Road. How much of these costs will be paid for by Kelly Township residents?
As of my last conversation with a Kelly Township supervisor, no one from the LASD has discussed with Kelly Township officials the impact re-zoning, traffic control, and storm water runoff will have.
Nor has the Lewisburg Borough mayor, the Lewisburg Council or the planning committee been contacted regarding "repurposing" — a palatable-sounding term for figuring out what to do with abandoned buildings.
LASD Superintendent Mr. DiRocco suggests that there will be no tax increase resulting from the building of a new high school, a sports complex, and the development of 200 acres of land. Is this really believable?
Although the infrastructure costs to Kelly Township residents have not been addressed, the question should certainly be asked.
So far it's not a done deal but we'd better start asking pertinent questions before ground is broken.
Teen-age drivers, scores of buses, traffic lights, bumper-to-bumper vehicles twice a day, the lights and noise associated with athletic events are all very real possibilities.
Athletic fields have been a driving force on where to locate the high school. Is it not better to bus fewer students to athletic events occasionally than to bus everyone every day to a remote high school?
To abandon any building to erect structures outside of town on prime farmland is contrary to all modern planning principles, Smart Growth strategy, and Green-efficient building policies. Sprawl does not work and is wasteful of human, financial, and natural resources.
If planners and administrators at Bucknell University can see the value in restoring not one but four old buildings in downtown Lewisburg, why don't the LASD officials share that same vision?
The LASD should abandon the Newman Plan, not the current high school.
Let's not allow this to happen without asking the hard questions and considering all options wisely, equally, and realistically.
Implementing the Linntown Option is best for the community, all residents of the LASD, and most of all, it is the best option for the children.
Mike Molesevich has been a resident of the LASD since 1979, a former mayor and councilmember of Lewisburg Borough, and is an environmental consultant for commercial real estate transactions, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment.


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A proposed makeover to the Nutrition Facts label found on foods was unveiled Feb. 27 by the Food and Drug Administration, with help from first lady Michelle Obama and her Let's Move campaign.
The food label was last revised was in 2006, with the addition of trans fats. A major makeover, however, hasn't occurred in more than 20 years.
Consumers and health advocates alike are sure to find the proposed changes helpful and refreshing.
What changed? And why?
The most significant changes include increased emphasis on calories and added sugar.
Calorie content, which is found near the top of the food label, will now be in large, bold text. Calories from fat will no longer be listed alongside calorie information, as research now tells us that the type of fat consumed is most important.
With the added interest and nationwide knowledge about excess consumption of added sugars, consumers will now be able to clearly note from food labels the amount of naturally occurring versus added sugars in a food.
What about serving sizes?
Another significant change will be an adjustment on packaged foods, making them more visible and more realistic to reflect how portions have changed during the past two decades.
For example, a serving of ice cream is currently one-half cup and will be increased to 1 cup. Additionally, snack foods that have more than one serving per container will be required to have a dual label, one "per serving" and one "per package."
Now required: Vitamin D and potassium, two nutrients that many Americans do not get enough of, will now be required.
Both nutrients in insufficient quantities increase our risk for chronic disease; vitamin D for its role in bone health, as well as other benefits in the body, and potassium for its role in blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
Noting vitamin A and vitamin C on food labels will no longer be required, although food manufacturers could list it, if desired.
Percentage of daily value (DV) information, possibly the most underused and most helpful part of a food label, will be moved to the right side of the food label to make it more prominent.
For consumers who aren't currently using the tool, now is the time to start.
If a percentage DV is close to 20 percent, the food is high in that nutrient. If the percentage DV is close to 5 percent, it is low in that nutrient.
We want to choose foods high in nutrients like fiber, potassium, vitamin D, calcium and iron, and foods low in saturated fats (additionally, look for foods with zero trans fats), cholesterol and sodium.
What could be improved?
As a dietitian, other changes I would like to see include increased emphasis on food ingredients and a percentage daily value for added sugars (the American Heart Association recommends no more than 24 grams daily for adult women and 36 grams for men). Another great change would be to move the fact label to the front of food packages, as has been done successfully in other countries.
However, I'm pleasantly surprised and excited about the changes overall.
The proposed changes are open to public comment for 90 days. Afterward, it may take a year or more for changes to be implemented.
There will be a cost to the food industry to make these changes, and it's estimated to be about $2 billion. However, the health benefit over time is estimated to top $30 billion.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- After a one-of-a-kind-surgery, a Charlotte toddler gets the gift of a lifetime.
Grayson Clamp got to hear his father's voice for the first time; Grayson was born deaf.
At the UNC School of Medicine, Grayson received an auditory brain-stem implant. It's not the same as a cochlear implant, because it goes directly on the brain stem.
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The History Guys talk about the first time Americans received disaster relief from the federal government, rain-making, and of course, weather.
In 1946 General Electric tried their hand at weather modification, and could create snow. But they canceled the program. "General Electric got scared. Because when you control the weather, there's no such thing as an act of God. When something goes wrong, you're to blame. "
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---- — PLAISTOW — The Timberlane Regional School District's athletic programs could see a boost in this year's budget.
Residents voted 41-34 to add $150,000 to the town's proposed operating budget at the district's deliberative session last night.
Atkinson resident Jack St. Pierre proposed the amendment with an eye toward improving athletic facilities.
"I think we owe it to the students to support them with the best of facilities we possibly can," he said. "There's a number of assets we can throw at this problem with $150,000."
St. Pierre specifically mentioned the money could be used for a three-wheel John Deere mower to groom baseball fields.
"What would formerly take a whole day to do by a crew, could now take five minutes," he said.
He also mentioned replacing the bleachers on playing fields.
The money added to the budget is not obligated to be spent on athletic facilities but Superintendent Dr. Earl Metzler said he would honor the amendment's intention.
"I think dragging the fields is important in terms of respect for our athletes," Metzler said. "If that passes, I can guarantee that we will use those funds in the spirit to which they were added to the bottom line."
The increase to the now $64.4 million proposed budget pushed it $3,747 higher than the default budget. Residents will vote on the budget at Town Meeting on March 12.
St. Pierre also proposed a $75,000 addition to the budget for the installation of batting cages. That amendment was voted down 26-48.
Chris Russell of Plaistow was among the residents who spoke out against adding the money to the budget.
"I'm not opposed to improving our fields or equipment," she said. "But I don't think throwing money at the bottom line is the way to do it. I think the way to do it is to evaluate the budget during the review process and look at where the current athletic budget is going."
Later in the meeting, an attempt was made to cancel out the added money. Jim Garrity of Atkinson proposed an amendment to reduce the teachers' contract by $150,000 in response to the previously passed article.
"This essentially gives the taxpayers back the money which was just spent a half hour ago," Garrity said.
Lou Broad, president of the Timberlane Teachers' Association, outlined the negative effect it would have on the teachers.
"I understand the spirit of what you are trying to do, but there are serious consequences to this," Broad said. "The least of which would be that we would have to go back to negotiation."
Many residents also spoke out against the amendment.
"That just took me by surprise," said Deb Brown of Sandown. "It would be extremely unfair to ask our teachers and our school employees to bear the cost of something we just decided to raise money for."
Garrity later withdrew the amendment.
An article to add $200,000 to a capital reserve fund for building renovations also advanced to the ballot without amendment.
Only 75 of the district's 16,923 voters turned out to the meeting which lasted about two and a half hours.


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The second day of the Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships is underway at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Minnesota and Wisconsin have claimed leads after day one of the the Big Ten Track & Field Outdoor Championships. On the men's side, Minnesota leads with 20 points, followed by Wisconsin (15) and Purdue (12) after two events. The Wisconsin women's team leads with 18 points, while Penn State (12) and Minnesota (11) are second and third, respectively.
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We rented this place so that we could be near our adult children for the Christmas holidays. They all live in Minneapolis and this was a short drive from the cities. We also needed a place that allowed pets. The listing was very accurate and the amenities were plentiful. At our maximum we had six adults and two dogs and had room to spare. First I have to say that the customer service was wonderful. The owner is responsive and quite delightful to work with. They even added some Christmas décor for our stay which was so nice. The place was immaculate and the beds were very comfortable. The whole house was well stocked. The kitchen had everything and more that you would need. I prepared all of our meals for our stay of three nights and there were ample pots, pan, dishes, utensils, coffee maker, toaster, griddle, wine glasses (unfortunately one less then we started with because I am clumsy). The hall closet was also well stocked with games and movies. The laundry was stocked and so were the necessary cleaning supplies. The linens were nice and the towels were all fluffy and new. The grounds were beautiful and we had an awesome view of the lake from the dining room sliding door. We went on long hikes and onto the frozen lake to see what the ice fishermen were catching. We even used the tire swing outside. There is a kitchen, dining room and living room on the top floor with a deck off the dining room as well as two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Downstairs there is a screen porch off the large family room, a fireplace in the family room, two more bedrooms, bathroom and laundry. Each room has its own thermostat. I could see the pool and a frame for what I assume is a trampoline so there are lots of things for young children to do and I can only imagine how much fun this would be in the summertime. The town of Annandale is five minutes away. My husband drove in to town one day and said everyone was very friendly and he could have picked up anything he needed. I would rent this place again and I would recommend it to friends and family. We use Home away for most of our vacations and have had the gamut of experiences. We all agree this was one of the best and by far the owner was the best "ever" to work with. Exactly what you would expect though from a Midwesterner! ?Thanks for sharing your vacation home with us and making our holidays so fun.
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Friday, December 13, 2002VALPO (2-4) vs. SAMFORD (4-2)
WHEN: Saturday, December 14 - 7:05 p.m. CST
WHERE: ARC, Valparaiso, Indiana
TV: (tape-delay) - Channel 56 - Dick Harlan and Joe Arredondo announcing. Airs at 9 p.m.
RADIO: WEFM (95.9, Michigan City), WVUR-FM (95.1, Valparaiso) - Todd Ickow and Drew Wolf announcing.
THE COACHES: Valparaiso is guided by Scott Drew, who is 2-4 in his 1st season. Samford is led by Jimmy Tillette, who has a career mark of 93-60 in his 6th season.
SERIES RECORD: Samford leads 1-0
LAST MEETING: 1983-84 - Samford won 75-69
LAST GAME: Valpo lost to Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Wednesday in Milwaukee. Samford defeated Florida International last Saturday in the consolation game of the Pizza Hut Classic in Springfield, Missouri.
NEXT UP: Valpo hosts Belmont on Friday at 7:05 p.m.
On Saturday, Valpo (2-4) begins a three-game homestand by hosting Samford (4-2) from the Atlantic Sun Conference. The Crusaders lost at Wisconsin-Milwaukee 75-61 on Wednesday. Raitis Grafs led Valpo with 15 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots. Three other Crusaders tallied double-figure scoring as Stalin Ortiz added 14 points and Ali Berdiel and Greg Tonagel contributed 12 points each. Valpo made 16 steals, topped by Ortiz with five. Berdiel picked off four steals and Tonagel had three. Following Saturday's contest, Valpo will take a break for final exams and resume game action on Friday, Dec. 20 by hosting Belmont at 7:05 p.m. The pre-Christmas portion of the schedule concludes on Monday, Dec. 23 when the Crusaders entertain Central Michigan at 7:05 p.m.
WEDNESDAY AT THE STRIPE: Valpo was very efficient at the free throw line Wednesday, making 23 of 27. Stalin Ortiz converted six of seven, Raitis Grafs made five of six and Ali Berdiel swished four of four.
GRAFS, TONAGEL 2ND IN MID-CON CATEGORIES: Through games of Dec. 11, Raitis Grafs stands 2nd in the Mid-Con in blocked shots (1.8 pg.) and field goal percentage (.588), 4th in rebounding (7.7) and 6th in scoring (17.7 ppg.). Greg Tonagel ranks 2nd in 3-point field goal percentage (.500, 8-16). Kikas Gomes is 5th in free throw percentage (.813) and 6th in field goal percentage (.538). Stalin Ortiz ranks 3rd in steals (2.7 pg.) and Ali Berdiel is 4th in steals (2.5 pg.).
CLEANING THE GLASS: Valpo has outrebounded four of its first six opponents (tied Loyola with 38) and holds a 36.0 to 33.2 advantage on the glass.
TAKEAWAY ARTISTS: Valpo has been aggressive on the defensive end as evidenced by 60 steals. The Crusaders stand 2nd in the Mid-Con in steals per game (10.0) through games of Dec. 11. Stalin Ortiz leads the team with 16, while Ali Berdiel has snagged 15.
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Two theories.
I understand why Valve is releasing SteamOS and partnering with manufacturers to release Steam Machines, but I think I'd be a lot more excited to learn that Half-Life 3 was in the works.
With two out of three Steam-in-the-living-room announcements out of the way, Valve has just one more secret to share this Friday. But will it be a game?
One clue at the very end of the FAQ section of today's hardware announcement would appear to suggest otherwise:
Am I going to be using a mouse and a keyboard in the living-room?
If you want. But Steam and SteamOS work well with gamepads, too. Stay tuned, though – we have some more to say very soon on the topic of input.
Valve has "more to say very soon on the topic of input."
This seems to suggest that Friday's announcement will focus on the input peripherals that Valve has been working on.
Perhaps we'll see the gamepad that Valve is designing for use with SteamOS. We might see the "wearable computing" that the company has discussed in the past—likely some form of wrist-band motion control system. And we may even see Valve's own virtual reality headset.
Of course, it's possible that we'll see any or all of these things (or something else entirely!) alongside the announcement of a new game.
Take a look at the teaser image that Valve is using to mark each of these announcements:
The highlighted circle is today's announcement. It encompasses the small circle from Monday—a physical box surrounding the SteamOS software.
Friday's circle has no box, and has two circles linked by a plus sign (or a D-pad.) This could mean the announcement will focus on games or some other software. Then again, it also looks a bit like a pair of spectacles…on an owl. So who knows?
Just clues, just hints, nothing much to go on. Just the fun of speculation.
So far, Valve's announcements have been largely unsurprising—the company has been talking about hardware and Linux for quite some time, and the next logical step for Steam as a software distribution service is to evolve into an ecosystem.
So a big surprise on Friday would be a nice change. We miss you Gordon Freeman.
See also: Why 'SteamOS' Faces A Steep Uphill Battle In The Living Room Wars
P.S. Another software announcement possibility could be the next iteration of the Source game engine. Then again, I would hope that any Source 2 reveal would be accompanied by a game and suspect that any new game will be built using Source 2 so the announcements will almost certainly have to be linked—which, actually, could be another way to interpret the third circle above.
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Well, that rumor that surfaced some months ago that Source Engine 2 and Left4Dead 3 were seen on Valve offices sundenly gains a little credibility! (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/08/left-4-dead-3-source-2-seen-in-valve-offices-rumor/)
Ps.: Dude, "Steam Machines" ? When you google that the first link is a steam pressure car washer, the second is the wikipedia talking about steam engines (the kind that go on a boat, not the kind that makes games). Its not bad as "Xbone" or "Wii U", but…
Guys, it's TOTALLY gonna be Half-Life 3.
Part of me thinks it has to be HL3 because if it wasn't, Steam would have (should have) been smart enough to mention that ahead of time. "Hey, we have these three big announcements coming but we want to clarify that one of them won't be Half Life related."
They're all a bunch of damn trolls if it isn't…
I find it difficult to feel excited about Valve these days, I hate MOBAs, and I care nothing of hats, that leaves a rather massive gap between the Orange Box and Portal 2 for me, and nothing I'm seeing tells me there won't be another massive gap.
I can only hope that with Half-Life 2 came Steam, and thus with Half-Life 3 comes another platform revolution.
What if, and bear with me, it was an Orange-box like game called the Trifecta. It includes Half Life 3, Left 4 Dead 3 as the co-op, Team Fortress 3 as the multilayer and Portal 3 as the value-added element. Of course, there were cross-over game modes like being able to use a portal-gun in L4D (imagine the possibilities)!
Or, it definitely won't be that. :(
My life would be complete…
In my opinion the Valve next announcement will be the Source Engine 2. A environment adapted for developers to create software that can explore the full connection between the new engine and Steam OS.
Additionally, I think the we'll have one more announcement that will come with the Source Engine 2: a game that would have your development stages in conjunction with the Steam OS and Steam Machines. I do not believe that Valve would release a completely and exclusive new game in a system that is still in the testing phase, like Steam OS.
We would have a process similar to that made with the Counter-Strike: Global Ofensive, where the game was built and improved with the community of gamers opinions. I think the game chosen by Valve for this stage of development was the Left 4 Dead 3.
This is my guess!