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Tuesday is the first day when candidates in Pennsylvania's 2013 municipal elections may start circulating and filing nominating petitions for the May primary election.
Pennsylvania's primary election day is May 21.
Petitioners may circulate signature sheets from Tuesday through March 12, and March 27 is listed as the last day in which a candidate may withdraw.
Countywide offices up for election this year include both the treasurer and clerk of courts positions.
There also will be localized races for school board, mayor and city council seats in both Meadville and Titusville; mayor and borough council seats; township supervisor; tax collector; judge of election and inspector of elections.
Voters are reminded that April 22 is the last date to register to vote for the primary.
Applications for absentee ballots may be made through May 14, and must be received by the Crawford County Board of Elections by May 17.
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New Holland Zoomer Wit - New Holland Brewing Company
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Ratings: 118 | Reviews: 104 | Display Reviews Only:
3.65/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: light head on the pour. Golden bright yellow color. Sticky lacing left behind.
Smell: some easy wheat and oats on the front. Bright hops additions on the body.
Taste: gummy hop body is well done. Some rounded wheat is felt on the body with lingering hops. Nice dry oates are felt on the back end.
Mouthfeel: crisp and really drinkable.
Overall: if you are a wit fan this is definitely worth a try. Hop additions are really well done.
Serving type: on-tap
07-29-2014 21:11:07 | More by KFBR392
3.25/5 rDev -2.4%
01-29-2014 05:37:45 | More by harpus
3.5/5 rDev +5.1%
11-02-2013 16:47:06 | More by Hopstout
3/5 rDev -9.9%
05-15-2013 10:32:52 | More by GinsuDave
3.25/5 rDev -2.4%
03-23-2013 01:13:21 | More by Bung
3/5 rDev -9.9%
01-26-2013 16:00:04 | More by matjack85
3.5/5 rDev +5.1%
12-05-2012 06:34:53 | More by buddyvelt
3.75/5 rDev +12.6%
11-12-2012 00:59:47 | More by leprechaunandfatman
3/5 rDev -9.9%
11-10-2012 19:00:39 | More by rolandboy
3.25/5 rDev -2.4%
07-15-2012 03:11:39 | More by salinasa
3/5 rDev -9.9%
02-19-2012 22:43:23 | More by iparules
New Jersey
3/5 rDev -9.9%
02-16-2012 19:23:20 | More by djrn2
3/5 rDev -9.9%
02-11-2012 13:46:11 | More by Tyrawlings
3/5 rDev -9.9%
12-17-2011 00:46:17 | More by TasteTester
3/5 rDev -9.9%
11-29-2011 23:20:52 | More by brandoman63
2.03/5 rDev -39%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
I think this beer may have been an old bottle or maybe a bad batch. I'm almost sure that this beer shouldn't have been as bad as it was. I like most Wit beers but this one fell through the cracks for me. It's almost tasted sour, and nowhere near as refreshing as it should have been. Anyway this brew was a cloudy yellow color, with a lot of lively bubbles in it that tingle your mouth.
Serving type: bottle
03-20-2011 18:40:58 | More by Knapp85
New York
3/5 rDev -9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Poured a hazy yellow with a small head with lttle retention. There was hardly and lacing at all left on the glass. It smelled of wheat and some spiciness from the yeast. There were also some notes on citrus. The smell was very faint though and I felt that I had to work for it a bit too much. This beer tasted kind of like an average tasting wheat beer to me. There was some citrus and spice notes. The mouthfeel was pretty light, carbonation was okay, and it went down decently smooth. This beer was decently drinkable. I think it would go pretty good on a hot day at the beach. There wasn't too much about this beer that really stood out to me too much, but I think I would try it again.
Serving type: bottle
11-02-2010 23:51:55 | More by JizackFH
3/5 rDev -9.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Cloudy and yellow with a burst of carbonation that forms about a half-inch of head then quickly falls to a collar of bubbles. Smells of ciitrus. Fairly thick body. Surprising amount of bitterness. Peppery towards the finish. Not sure of this in production anymore, but it tasted relatively fresh. A good spring beer.
Serving type: bottle
05-20-2010 02:12:20 | More by marcobrau
3.95/5 rDev +18.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
On-tap in an imperial pint glass.
A- Hazy, golden color I'd expect for the style and about finger thick head. Good, sticky rings left on the glass.
S- Citrus and wheaty qualities. Added spice, a grains of paradise/black pepper aroma.
T- Much as the aroma would suggest. A lot of citrus and the peppery spice combined with the wheaty flavor.
M- Pretty smooth, with a bit of graininess. A little puckering/drying effect from the citrus qualities.
D- It's an easy summer drinker.
Serving type: on-tap
01-16-2010 01:36:19 | More by GRPunk
3.03/5 rDev -9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Poured to a hazy light yellow with little head or lacing. Aroma was faintly spices and wheat, but I had to work hard to get that. Mouthfeel was a little on the thin side, though I did notice a slight tingle. Taste was more of the muted spice of the nose, and the finish was short and non-descript.
Not much to this one
Serving type: bottle
10-01-2009 01:17:40 | More by kimcgolf
4/5 rDev +20.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz. Rigorous pour with a swirl of the bottle towards the end of the pour to loosen the yeast sediment reveals a chalky, opaque, hazy yellow ale topped with a rather thin white head. It does, however hold some retention and leaves some sticky lacing on the glass. Aromas were of wheat and fruity Belgian yeast with hints of banana and slight citrus zest, albeit very faint. Tastes were good - spicy, wheaty, fruity, and yeasty with a slight nuttiness and tartness on the finish. Little carbonation leads to a light-to-medium body, which made it seem somewhat heavy for a wheat ale, although I personally prefer a heavier mouth-feel, so it was ok for me. Overall, I really enjoyed this offering - especially if you ignore the style that it falls into - but as a Witbier it is good, but there some flaws if you compare it to other more traditional ales in its category. I could easily buy a 6 of this and be happy with my purchase.
Serving type: bottle
08-15-2009 17:48:17 | More by barnzy78
3.3/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a weizen glass. No "bottled on" date or abv is to be found on the label.
Appearance: Nice sized white head shows decent staying power. Bright hazy yellow body.
Smell: Not alot going on in the aroma. Sweet and "wheaty".
Taste: Very refreshing beer for the summer. Hops are in the background, almost undetectable. Has a little bit of an acidic twang to it.
Serving type: bottle
07-16-2009 01:39:31 | More by BierFan
2.3/5 rDev -30.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2
Live Review. Poured from a 12 oz. bottle purchased as a single from Cost Plus World Market in Mentor, Ohio into my Brewery Ommegang Witte glass.
A Minimally cloudy but translucent straw yellow body under a moderate 1 cm fluffy white but short lived head that sticks around for about 30 seconds. Basic look really. 3.0
S Light wheat, nothing remarkable here. 3.0
T A lager-esque grainy barley taste dominates over a background of the wheat taste that I expected. I do not like how this tastes. The lager like barley taste lingers too long as well. 2.0
M Moderate with that tangy lager like taste and not very smooth like I like Witbiers to be. 2.5
D Well not that good since I was really not impressed with the taste. 2.0
Notes: My first New Holland dissappointment from a brewery whose beers I have really liked in the past.
Serving type: bottle
05-30-2009 01:11:03 | More by adamette
3.83/5 rDev +15%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Pours a very light golden with little head and decent carbonation. Smells malty with some sort of hint of citrus. It's got pretty good mouthfeel with a solid flavor. It's wheat characteristics are light wit a nice little lemony aftertaste. A very drinkable brew. I'm not wheat beer fanatic but this seems at least slightly better than the b- average i'm seeing.
Serving type: bottle
05-24-2009 18:36:25 | More by jeremyd365
2.95/5 rDev -11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 2
Notes from Aug 23, 2008
A pale, hazy,straw color with a minimal head of white foam. Kind of a Citrusy hop aroma with some lemon/orange zest,yeast and biscuts. Flavor ? well I just do not care for what is going on here,a little too fruity for me folks,too trart,nice try but misses the mark.New Holland makes some very good products but I'll pass on this one next time,, just not my thing.
Serving type: bottle
12-11-2008 21:20:51 | More by WakeandBake
New Holland Zoomer Wit from New Holland Brewing Company
77 out of 100 based on 118 ratings.


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At the Governor's Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 three new nominations were announced.
Attorney Daniel C. Crane has been nominated to the Newton District Court, his hearing will be October 24, 2012 as 10:00 am.
Attorney Ellen M. Caulo has been nominated to a position on the District Court her hearing will be October 24, 2012 at 1:00pm.
Attorney Catherine C. Byrne has been nominated to a position on the District Court her hearing will be October 31, 2012 at 10:00 am.
Both attorneys Crane and Caulo donated to Governor Patrick, there does not appear to be a giving history for attorney Catherine C. Byrne.
Both attorneys Caulo and Byrne are public sector employees. Attorney Caulo works for the Suffolk County Sheriff, Attorney Byrne works for the Federal Government as a public defender. Attorney Crane was formerly a member of the Patrick Administration.
Their complete resumes are posted at patrickmccabegovernorscouncil.com
The Council also questioned whether there would be another vote on the Michael McCarthy nomination. The nomination of Attorney McCarthy was stalled two weeks ago on a vote of 3-3, Lt. Governor Murray was not present to break the tie.
Attorney McCarthy's nomination appeared to face problems when during his hearing he stated that he would do what he could to assist inexperienced prosecutors if they made an error in a case. He also appeared confused about the standard of proof required for the issuance of a 209a restraining order.
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Local/State Plan and Program Consistency
Planning Elements of Chapter 729
Chapter 729 of the 2012 Acts of Assembly changed the required transportation elements that must be included in a locality's comprehensive plan and directed VDOT to notify the Commonwealth Transportation Board if the adopted transportation plan portion of a locality's comprehensive plan is not consistent with:
- The statewide transportation plan (VTrans);
- Significant new, improved, or relocated highway projects in the Six-Year Improvement Program; or
- Route locations selected by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
Furthermore, the law requires each locality to inform VDOT on or before January 1, 2013, when it expects to update its transportation plan to be consistent with the new requirements. This information should be provided to the local VDOT contact (generally the Residency Administrator, District Transportation and Land Use Director, or District Planner).
Finally, localities must provide VDOT a copy of the draft plan at least 90 days prior to adoption of the plan or an amendment to the plan and, once adopted, provide a copy of the final plan.
.VDOT staff reviewing local transportation plans will consider a plan consistent if it includes the projects set out in the above listed documents and does not include recommendations that would prevent those projects from advancing. Not all projects contained in the Six-Year Improvement Program need be incorporated into local transportation plans in order for those plans to be consistent; only those projects that are "significant new, improved, or relocated" highway projects need be included, which means projects on Rural Major or Urban Collector (or higher classification) roadways that are:
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ii) Relocate a roadway, or
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If VDOT determines that a comprehensive plan's transportation plan is inconsistent with VTrans, the Six-Year Improvement Program, or route locations as noted above, VDOT must notify the Commonwealth Transportation Board of such inconsistency and the Board may take action to try and encourage consistency between the state plans and the local transportation plan.
2013 General Assembly Changes to Chapter 729
During the 2013 session, the Virginia General Assembly made several changes to the implementation of Chapter 729. These changes include the following:
- VDOT will provide written comments to the locality, regarding transportation plans, within 90 days of receiving the plan or amendment, or such other shorter period of time as was agreed to by the Department and the locality (the phrase regarding a shorter time period was added in 2013).
- In a locality which has withdrawn from the state's secondary system of highways (this refers to Arlington and Henrico counties), the Commonwealth Transportation Board shall not reallocate money from a project on a locally controlled highway due solely to the local transportation plan's inconsistency with VTrans or the SYIP.
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According to sources inside state Sen. Leticia Van De Putte's campaign, her formal kickoff ceremony and announcement for what she plans to do in the 2014 election will be Friday, Nov. 23.
Since the end of the summer,Van De Putte has continued to mention that she was considering a run for lieutenant governor and had begun an exploratory campaign. Van DePutte said family has been a major consideration in what comes next, as over the past year her family has suffered the loss of three loved ones.
Once a year, and only in Thailand, the four legged and agile inhabitants of Lopburi, the Macaques monkeys, are treated as honored guests at the Monkey Buffet Festival. Normally, the locals regard these simian creatures with disdain because of their atrocious behavior. Monkey hordes hang out on roof tops and telegraph wires, and their hygiene leaves much to be desired. Passer bys are often the recipients of undesired droppings.
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Herrera remembers the night well, and he had a great deal of interchange with the president himself.
"Much to my surprise, Kennedy was familiar with all the music because those Kennedys traveled all over the world. He knew my outfit," Herrera said.
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In the early part of October, the LCRA issued an emergency request from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, but this Tuesday they said recent rains that led to flooding in sections of Central Texas brought the lake levels up to a suitable level.
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Professor Jim Henson heads up the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin and said Dewhurst's request serves the purpose of wanting to be viewed as a staunch conservative.
A panel of judges from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals were in Austin yesterday to hear oral arguments in the affirmative action case Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin.
Austin-resident Abigail Fisher argued she lost her spot at UT because she's white and took her case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The court did not make a ruling and instead kicked it back to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, saying the court needed to take another look at UT admission policies.
Bexar County is offering space at Bibliotech for residents to get help with signing up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
The county is partnering with AACOG, Centro Med, Communicare and other community agencies to bring in ACA-certified navigators for the free assistance at Bibliotech.
Bexar County spokeswoman Laura Jesse said Bibliotech is an ample venue for residents to get the help they need.
The latest release by Pink Martini--and true to Martini form--is called 'Get Happy.' But in this case, the title does not say it all, as many of the songs are full of pathos and as in the Charlie Chaplin classic, 'Smile,' with singer Phyllis Diller, which is almost heartbreaking to listen to, as Ms. Diller died some months after recording the song, at age 95.
Soon there will be intense groups of people running around the city pointing cameras at one another for the San Antonio 48-Hour Film Experience, and here's how it works:
Filmmakers gather and pull parameters like subject, genre and character names, out of a hat.
"We're given a few constraints, and then we go out and make a film in a weekend," said Pete Barnstrom, a 48-hour filmmaker here in San Antonio.
Is it more fun...or abusive?
"It's fun," Barnstrom said. "I like to do it with my 10-year-old son, my 11-year-old son now."


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Little Love Vtech Grow With Me Baby Doll
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Your youngster can have fun as they learn with the interactive Vtech Grow With Me Baby Doll.
Your child will love teaching this adorable doll to talk as she responds to their voice. The more your little one talks, the more this cute doll learns.
She picks up words and phrasesthat your little one says to her – and then repeats them back. There's4 activity buttons on her bib that teach music, role play and nurturing skills too.
She comes with a range of great accessories including a milk bottle, dummy and 3 story books. This cute doll encourages speech and imaginative play.
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- Vtech Grow With Me Baby Doll
- Learns phrases and says them back
- Activity buttons teach music, role play and nurturing skills
- Helps your little one learn and develop
- Requires 2 x AA batteries (included)
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Baby Annabell Doll
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The adorable Baby Annabell features a range of realistic features to make your child feel just like a real mummy.
This cute doll moves her eyes and mouth while sucking on her dummy or bottle, drinks real water and even cries.
Your child will love rocking her to sleep in their arms or in her rocking cradle. When they stroke her cheeks or pat her back she will react just like a real baby.
This lovely set includes cradle shaped packaging and a pendant for a photograph. For even more fun there is the Baby Annabell pram (see item number 4F9QJ) and Baby Annabell Changing Bag (4F9QL).
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- Baby Annabell
- Moves her eyes
- Cries and drinks water
- Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included)
- Age from 3 years
Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Silver Cross Oberon Dolls Pram - Pink
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Silver Cross Oberon Pink Dolls Pram.The hand made Oberon Dolls Pram is a beautiful gift for any little girl. It comes in a high gloss navy finish with beautiful hand-painted fine line detail, chrome spoked wheels and fully adjustable hood. Oberon also comes with a fully lined protective apron that matches the lined hood. The mechanical brake system ensures that your little girl's pram can't run away from her. The wonderful C-Spring suspension matches that of the full-size Balmoral pram, and the high polish chrome metalwork makes the Oberon look stunning. Truly the most wonderful gift she will ever receive.Key Features:Suitable for all loved and cherished dolls Hand made and hand painted Chrome spoked wheels Reclining hood & matching apron High gloss finish handle Classic coach built body design. Beautifully upholstered Easy to operate lever brake system Stunning chrome metalwork Dimensions: H94, W45, L94 cms. Weight: 12.5kg. Age from 3 years.
Warning. Not suitable for children under three years. To be used under the direct supervision of an adult.
LEGO Friends Mia's Lemonade Stand
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Welcome to Mia's lemonade stand! Drive her to the stand on her mint green scooter and help her open it for her friends. Put out the cookies and help her make delicious fresh lemonade. Work the fruit squeezer to mix a tasty drink and serve it up! Mia has decided to give her profits to charity so she's hoping for lots of customers! Includes Mia mini-doll figure with assorted accessories.
Age from 5 - 12 years.
Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Monster High Vanity Bed
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The perfect place to relax . Includes bed, sleeping bag and bedroom accessories. Age from 6 years. Doll not included.
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Baby Born Interactive Doll
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The Baby Born Interactive Doll has lots of realistic baby features that really bring her to life.
Whether it's going to the potty, wetting her nappy or crying for a feed, this adorable doll is just like the real thing.
This 43-cm-tall doll also comes with 10 fun accessories including a dummy and cute story book, everything your little one needs to keep their doll fed, relaxed and happy.
Useful info:
- Baby Born Interactive Doll
- 8 lifelike functions
- 10 accessories
- Age from 3 years
Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Foldable pram and pushchair with ergonomic easy grip handles. Removable seat. Plastic shell with fold-away hood in plastic-coated fabric. Rubber coated wheels. Swivel front wheels for easy steering. Handle height 70 cm. Age form 3 years.
Little Live Pets are the unreal pet friends that move, feel and act and sound so real! Take them home and make them your own! 6 to collect, each with their own name and unique wing pattern (sold seperately). Pet your bird and it will respond to your touch with delightful tweeting and chirping sounds - just like a real bird!
With tweeting mode as well as super cool talk back function - say something to your bird and hear it repaeat the phrase! Styles may vary. Requires:2 x AAA batteries (not included). Age from 5 years.
The adorable Silver Cross Range Pram features classic styling and is perfect for your little one's dolls.
This beautiful toy pram is deigned in a traditional style and features a realistic pull up hood to keep the sunshine off your child's favourite dolly when they pop out for a stroll.
There's a shopping basket underneath for all those essentials like toys and accessories, while the fully adjustable handle has a maximum height of up to 74 cm, so it grows as your little one does.
The pram folds flat for easy storage and it boasts a lovely Damson colour scheme your little one will love. There's even a colour coordinated shoulder bag that's perfect for keeping all of their doll's accessories too.
When they're finished playing this pram folds flat for easy and convenient storage.
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- Silver Cross Range Pram - Damson
- Adjustable handle height to 74 cm
- Includes co-ordinating shoulder bag
- Comes with shopping tray
- Pram fold flat for easy storage
- Suitable for doll up to 50 cm
- Age from 3 years
Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 year.
With his lovely green colour and cute tweeting sounds, Little Live Pets Birds Silly Billie acts just like a real bird.
Just pet him and this adorable little pet will respond with cute tweeting and chirping sounds. In talkback mode he'll can even record what you say and repeat it back to you!
These cute birds move, feel, act and sound real. There's 6 to collect, each with their own name and unique wing pattern.
Useful info:
- Little Live Pets Birds Silly Billie
- Repeats what you say
- Chirps and tweets when you pet him
- Styles may vary
- Requires: 2 x AAA batteries (not included)
- Age from 5 years
Mamas & Papas Pilko Pushchair - Strawberry Snow
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With its swivel wheels and cute colours, the Mamas & Papas Pilko Pushchair lets your little one take their dolls out in style.
The opening bumper bar keeps your child's doll nice and secure, while realistic front swivel wheels make this toy pram super easy to move and turn.
There's a handy under seat shopping basket for storing all those essential toys and accessories, while a maximum handle height means this pram is perfect for children from the age of 4.
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- Mamas & Papas Pilko Pushchair - Strawberry Snow
- Maximum hand height of 73 cm
- Opening bumper bar
- Underseat shopping basket
- Front swivel wheels
- Suitable for dolls up to 50 cm
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The following is from the Aug. 21, 2007, edition of The Los Angeles Times
Harvested Maya manioc field saved in ash 1,400 years
Preserved in volcanic ash, the discovery in El Salvador is called
the earliest direct evidence of manioc cultivation in the Americas.
By Thomas H. Maugh II
Colorado researchers have found the earliest direct evidence of manioc
cultivation in the Americas, the remains of a 1,400-year-old field in El
Salvador that was buried by volcanic ash shortly after the crop was harvested.
Manioc, also known as cassava, produces the highest yield of food energy of any cultivated crop, and its widespread use by the Maya could help explain how they sustained high population densities, said archeologist Payson Sheets of the University of Colorado, who made the discovery in the village of Ceren.
"We have always suspected strongly that people did cultivate manioc, but we have never had direct evidence of it," said archeologist David Freidel of Southern Methodist University, who was not involved in the research. "It's not going to be surprising to [people in] the field, but it is very gratifying that we have evidence substantiating it."
Ceren, about 15 miles west of San Salvador, has been called the American Pompeii. A village of about 200 people, Ceren was buried by the eruption of a volcano now known as Laguna Caldera in AD 590 that covered the village with as much as 17 feet of ash, preserving houses and their contents in remarkable detail. . .
The tuber can be cooked much like a potato, or made into puddings and other
foods that are high in sugars. The leaves are high in protein. The plant is
widely cultivated in the Americas today.
But finding evidence that the Maya farmed it has been frustrating, Freidel said. The most direct evidence before now has been the discovery of obsidian tools that might have been used for scraping the tubers, he said.
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STIGLER 58, GORE 53 — Seth Sandlin had 20 points, Dylan Bryant had 11 and Blaine Thompson 10 for Stigler (4-6), which led by 10 before holding on. Jessup had 19 for Gore. Stigler plays Sallisaw at 8 p.m. Friday for the consolation title. Gore's run ended.
STIGLER 53, GORE 23 — Stigler (5-5) started sluggish, leading 21-13 at the half, but outscored Gore (0-8) 19-2 in the third and led by 34 at one point. Nina Echelle had 12 points and Brook Hurst had 10. Stigler plays Central at 6:30 Friday. Gore is finished.
Thursday's area schedule
Oologah Tournament: Boys, Fort Gibson vs. Dewey, 5 p.m. main gym; Lincoln Christian vs. Wagoner, 5 p.m. LE gym. Girls, Fort Gibson vs. Dewey, 6:30 p.m., LE gym, Wagoner vs. Oologah, 6:30 p.m., main gym.
Sequoyah County Tournament: Semifinals, Roland vs. Vian girls, 4 p.m. Central vs. Muldrow boys, 5:30 p.m.; Muldrow vs. Gans girls, 7 p.m.; Roland vs. Vian boys, 8:30 p.m. at Sallisaw
Arkansas River Shootout: Boys:Porum vs. Watts, 5:15 p.m.; Webbers Falls vs. Oaks, 5:15 p.m.; Warner vs. Midway, 7:45 p.m. Girls: Okay vs. Watts, 4 p.m.; Porum vs. Webbers Falls, 4 p.m., Midway vs. Warner, 6:30 p.m.


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How much does alcohol actually affect your lifting?
Does anyone here have a specific number of lbs that was taken from their max from drinking?
Height: 5'8
Body Fat: 5%
Weight: 140
Age: 17
Bench Max: 225
Squat Max: 250
Clean and Jerk: 185
Deadlift Max: 275
11.234lbs off my bench
34.333lbs off my dead
23.666lbs off my squats
5'11" 185lbs 9% BF
S/D/B PR's 445x1, 495x5, 335x1......Looking to get stronger and do a PL Meet this summer!
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That is an impossible question.
"The only easy day was yesterday."
I used to love pokemon lol. I don't drink so I have no idea
guys I have to go soon plz read my post
can't give specific numbers but i notice a HUGE difference if i stop drinkin. If you get wasted every weekend....try stoping for a month. It was incredible for me.
This has been discussed to death.
And recently too.
As the guys say, do a search this has been discussed a lot already.
Simply put though.
Drinking alcohol regularly will have a large impact on your progress.
If you drink moderately (a few beers now and then) the effect will be minor, I doubt even noticable.
Probably more important to cut it out if you are trying to lose weight.
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Debt Ceiling Stalemate Illustrates the Tea Party's Reality Gap
The politics of dysfunction reign in Washington
Remember the old Mario Cuomo truism that we campaign in poetry and govern in prose? It neatly encapsulated the necessary gap between the campaign trail and the halls of power: You seek office aspirationally, but once elected you must cooperate with reality. And the reality of our system of government is that it requires deal-making and compromise, a notion which even grade schoolers grasp with the concept of checks and balances. As President Obama noted in one of his recent press conferences, American democracy works when people are "willing to make some sensible compromises to solve big problems."
[Read more from Robert Schlesinger, Mort Zuckerman, and other U.S. News columnists and commentators. Subscribe to U.S. News Weekly.]
Indeed Obama is the poster child for the reality gap between rhetoric and governance. His impressive record of accomplishment is unsatisfying to progressives who feel he promised more (and is too ready to seek "sensible compromise"). Perhaps it is fitting, then, that arrayed in opposition to Obama is a party of self-described conservatives seemingly intent on rewriting the basic political rule that compromise makes the government go 'round. [Check out photos of the Obamas behind the scenes.]
What we have witnessed as the debt ceiling debate of 2011 has unfolded is the logical result of a politics of purity that has grown in the GOP in recent years. It found full voice last year in the Tea Party movement, which prided itself on its promises of inflexibility, rooted in the conventional wisdom canard that the country is fundamentally conservative. Any GOP losses, the thinking goes, are voters' punishment of insufficient ideological fidelity, so the appropriate response is not moderation but retrenchment. (Never explained is why conservatives would stray in the first place if their philosophy is so popular.)
As a matter of campaign politics, the purity promise last year was a mixed blessing for the GOP. Delaware's Christine O'Donnell, Nevada's Sharron Angle, and Colorado's Ken Buck—Tea Party favorites who won primaries against more electable alternatives—cost the Republicans three winnable Senate seats. [See political cartoons about the Tea Party.]
Many pundits predicted that once in office, the House GOP majority would adapt to the rules of governance, likely by the party leaders harnessing and containing the wild-eyed newcomers. But the pundits didn't understand the extent to which absolutism has infected the GOP. Likewise, however, the GOP puritans fail to understand that they are subject to the rules of politics no matter how much they wish to ignore them, in the same way a falling man is subject to gravity regardless of how much he denies it to the approaching ground.
This is what gravity looks like, in the context of the debt ceiling fight: A CBS News poll released last week found that 71 percent of Americans, including 51 percent of Republicans, disapprove of the way the GOP has handled the situation. Earlier this month Quinnipiac University released a poll showing 48 percent of Americans would blame Republicans if the debt ceiling wasn't raised, as opposed to only 34 percent who would blame Obama. And why? Because despite Tea Party dogma, Americans like compromise, not obstinacy. A Gallup poll last week found that 66 percent of Americans—including 57 percent of GOPers—favor compromise in the debt ceiling debate over a hard-line stand. Last week Gallup reported that 20 percent of Americans want to reduce the deficit the GOP way (cutting spending alone) while 69 percent want both cuts and new revenue. In short, Americans prefer Obama's approach on both substance and style. [See 6 consequences if the debt ceiling isn't raised.]
Where does that leave the GOP? Caught in a political feedback loop with its fringe marching it—to use Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's phrase when he flew the debt ceiling white flag this month—"into a position where we have co-ownership of a bad economy." McConnell, a politician experienced enough to know how things work, surrendered in the face of economic reality. Unwilling to crash the economy, he proposed a solution wherein Obama would get to raise the debt ceiling while the GOP repeatedly scored political points off of him for it. But McConnell was, literally, denounced as a Judas by the party's base. They see no reason to give ground in a debate they frankly don't understand. [See political cartoons about the economy.]


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Gillibrand visits campus
U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) visits the Start Up Suite at the Biotechnology Building of the Innovative Technologies Complex on July 25 prior to attending a roundtable discussion held in the Center of Excellence on small high-tech businesses. Gillibrand holds a sample of nano mat dye composite made by chemistry professors and founders of the ChromaNanoTech start-up, William Bernier and Wayne Jones.
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A great luncheon will be provided by Sodexo and, once again, Binghamton's own Dave Simek will serve as disc jockey. Supervisors are asked to adjust employee schedules so that all clerical and support staff may attend the picnic for at least one hour.
In case of rain, the event will be held in the Mandela Room and Old Union Hall in the University Union.
If you have any questions about the event, contact Peg Kelly at 777-4502.
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July 30, 2014
Emotional Intelligence: Using E.I. to Get Ahead
July 30, 2014
Lunch and Learn: Providing for Aging LGBT People
July 30, 2014
This educational program, led by Leah Calzolaio from the Cortland LGBT Resource Center and Kim Dill from SAGE Upstate, will include a screening and discussion of Gen Silent, a 2010 critically-acclaimed documentary film, directed and produced by Stu Maddux. The film follows the lives of six LGBT seniors living in the Boston area who must choose if they will hide their sexuality in order to survive in the long-term healthcare system. The title of the film is a reference to the generations of older LGBT people who remain in the closet or re-enter the closet out of concern for their safety or quality of life.
Professionals and communiy members are welcome. Lunch and the program are free, but registration is required by Aug. 8. Contact Mayumi via e-mail or at 777-3717.
Save the following dates for future Lunch and Learn programs:
Tuesday, Aug. 26, Ithaca, on the subject of rural LGBT youth
Tuesday, Sept. 16, Syracuse, on a topic TBA
Rebecca Benner named associate vice president for advancement
July 28, 2014
"Beckie's knowledge and leadership have been mainstays for the Division of Advancement for several years and her guidance for the past year in particular has moved the Division of Advancement forward," said Broschart. "I'm thrilled that she will use her expertise in advancement operations and strategic planning to enable the division to continue on the positive path she established."
"The Division of Advancement plays a key role for Binghamton University, enabling us to provide the margin of excellence our students and faculty deserve," said President Harvey Stenger. "Beckie's leadership of this vital division over the past year helped us strengthen our relationships with donors, brought a clear focus to our philanthropy efforts and guided successful initiatives that will serve the campus well for years to come."
"It was an honor to be asked to serve as vice president of the Division of Advancement during the interim and I am very proud of what we did as a team to prepare the division to recruit someone of Jim's caliber," said Benner. "The support that I had from the campus community, our volunteer leadership and from our alumni and friends had a significant impact in that success. I look forward to continuing to work as a member of this important organization that will move the campus forward on our pathway to premier."
During her eight years at Binghamton, Benner has been instrumental to the University's advancement achievements, providing knowledge, leadership and analysis for day-to-day decision making as well as long-range planning. As campaign director for Bold.Brilliant.Binghamton – The Campaign for Binghamton University, she oversaw a tremendous effort involving more than 30,000 donors. After meeting the campaign's original goal of $95 million, the bar was set higher at $100 million, and the campaign ended by raising over $101 million to enhance educational opportunities for students, foster innovative research by faculty and strengthen the University overall.
Benner came to Binghamton University in 2006, after 20 years at Illinois State University where she served as director of advancement services and assistant campaign director, moving Illinois State through its first comprehensive campaign. She has extensive background in campaign planning, database operations, foundation accounting, prospect management and research, donor relations and annual funds.
Tonya Rivera appointed executive director for Campus Pre-School
July 28, 2014
Rivera has considerable early childhood experience, most recently as an infant-toddler specialist and child care resource and referral specialist for the Family Enrichment Network.
UDiversity Conference being rescheduled
July 28, 2014
Order delicious food from the Flavours of Summer menu
July 28, 2014
Whatever your event — breakfast meeting, faculty luncheon, retirement party, special celebration -— we offer fresh ingredients, creative preparations, elegant presentation and thoughtful service!
We can help you design a menu for your next event. If you'd like more information, or to place an order for your next event, call 777-2925. You can also order online. To check out the delicious, limited-time menu, go online.
Career coaching: In person or on the phone
July 28, 2014
Wojcio is a certified career coach who can be reached via e-mail. Binghamton University continues to provide this career/professional development service for all its employees.
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^ Aw, that's too bad. I'd write an angry email to your PBS if I were you!
It will be on the DVD though if you're planning on getting that. And as dardar said it's available for digital download.
More great moments...
The reveal in Serbia that the man being beaten is Sherlock (!) and one of his guards is Mycroft (!!).
That scene with Watson and Mrs. Hudson where he tells her he's met someone, and she assumes it's a MAN! Such a witty, bantering exchange that ends with Watson declaring "I'M*NOT*GAY!"
The very tense scenes of John trapped in that Guy Fawkes bonfire as Sherlock frantically tries to rescue him. (Nice reference point since they are about to investigate a plan to bomb Parliament...and that's what Fawkes attempted.)
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(And really, what idiot at Westminster schedules a big, all-night debate for parliament on Nov 5 for hank's sake? )
When they had the kids doing their "penny for the Guy" thing early in the episode (when John went back to Baker St, before Sherlock's reappearance), I did think at the time that it was foreshadowing. And it's been a long time since I read the Conan Doyle books -- was this one based on one of his stories? (I vaguely remember the first Downey Sherlock movie being about a plot to bomb parliament ...)
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dardar1126, can you PM me the Amazon page of the behind the scenes episode? I can't seem to find it...
I loved the bit with the Holmes parents.
On the off-topic section of Planet Gallifrey (the Doctor Who board) the Sherlock discussion took a wild left-hand turn in a discussion of the accuracy - or lack thereof - and then the usual who cares/I care about the schedule and etc, etc, of the Undergound line and the type of train, and how long it took and etc., etc. Totally had me at the irony.
Loved John's reaction to the return, loved the scenarios, loved the reveal of Molly's boyfriend and the pause Sherlock made as he put on his scarf. I love that fact that BC's real parents played his on-screen parents. And I like Mary. I just hope she doesn't share the fate of book Mary, but they've changed things up in many areas all along, that it isn't inevitable.
When I first saw the ep, my thought was, fun,lots of fan service, but slightly underwhelmed. But, I also thought that they needed to set up whatever was coming.
In other matters. The only things that seemed to be cut were a couple of words. In one case, in the bomb diffusing scene John calls Sherlock a "cock", and I think he did it in one other instance. So - that's good.
A very thorough recap:
A Sherlockian Synopsis – Sherlock: Season 3, Episode 1 Recap (aired 1/19/2014)
'Sherlock' Season 3 Premiere: 10 Funniest Quotes
8:45 PM PST 1/19/2014 by Philiana Ng, Aaron Couch
Watson's mustache, Sherlock's parents and a very surprising French accent are among the standouts of the PBS/BBC show's return.
Earlier tonight I was asked to transcribe Mycroft and Sherlock's little duel in deduction over that hat. I have now done so. There's a lot to be pulled out of this for analysis, but it's late, so I will give it to you without commentary, for now. It's not perfect, at all. With my thanks to drinkingcocoa-tpp, theprogressofspring and cakeanddust for the corrections.
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The entire Holmes family...Sherlock, Mycroft, and Mum & Dad Holmes:
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EDIT: Via Twitter...
@TVGuideMagazine: Benedict Cumberbatch on how his parents landed on #Sherlock: "They're trained actors and were available!" #TCA14"
EDIT2: More SHERLOCK nepotism...
Producer Sue Vertue is married to Stephen Moffat; her mum Beryl Vertue is also a producer.
Mark Gatiss's husband Ian Hallard played Moriarty's attorney in The Reichenbach Fall (Season 2).
Benedict's girlfriend-at-the-time Olivia Poulet played the administrative assistant in The Blind Banker (Season 1).
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Ok, some people have waaaay too much time on their hands ...
25 references and in-jokes you might have missed
at #23
When I saw the Ep the first time, I wondered about them, because I knew his parents were actors, so I went to look them up and found out they were his parents. I think it was her eyes.
#10 - I can't believe that none of the recaps I've read, mentioned that. It's like one of the most famous "Holmesisms" ever.
#23 - I know...why not?
Posting to bump the thread up, and to say that I got my Series 3 DVD's in the mail last night!!! I think I've watched each episode at least 3 times now. Always something different to discover.
If you aren't taping them as you watch, you might want to reconsider that. Just sayin.
Yep - Region 2. Had to complete my set correctly doncha know.
I know - right? There are a couple of scenes that on the rewatch, had me sort of reassessing a few things. Can't wait to be able to talk about it.I agree that all the episodes stand up to multiple viewings. I recorded last week's and might re-watch before this Sunday. (Even if only to spot the Tardis. )
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Eleven and a half months ago, I started writing a weekly blog about teen driving with a particular focus on teaching my one and only child how to drive. While I'm no stranger to the topic – I've been working in traffic safety for nearly 30 years and in teen driving since the mid-1990s – I've never taught anyone how to operate a motor vehicle before. Now I know what some of you may be thinking. I've been hearing it from family, friends and colleagues since I started this journey: What's the big deal? You've been driving for 36 years, you know the rules of the road and, quite frankly, you work in safety. If anyone can do this, you can.
While I appreciate the vote of confidence, serving as my son's driving instructor and coach hasn't exactly been a cakewalk. There's not only the anxiety that comes with putting an easily distracted 16-year-old behind the wheel of a 3,000 pound machine, but doing it on roadways in a state that's one of the most densely populated in the nation. Add to that what I know about teens and their crash risk – it's four times higher than any other age group on the road – and it's a wonder I've allowed my son to drive at all.
But driving he is and I can honestly say that it has been, despite a few new gray hairs, a positive experience. We're spending quality time together, talking a lot (who'd have thought it possible for a mother to have a meaningful conversation with her teenage son?) and developing a new found respect and appreciation for each other. And while my son is the student driver, I can say without question that I've learned as much from him as he has from me.
So last night as I was trying to decide what to write about this week, I thought why not ask my son to share his insights on learning to drive.
"Hey Zach," I yelled from the family room to the kitchen, "I need your help with my blog."
"Oooo-kay," he said.
Ignoring his teenage cynicism, I asked, "What's been the most surprising thing about learning to drive? What would you share with your friends and their parents?"
"Let me think about that," he replied.
"I'm writing in the morning, well before you'll crawl out of bed, so can we talk about this now?"
"I'll leave something in your office," he responded.
While I was skeptical that he'd come through, he did leave me a list that much to my surprise I found quite insightful. Here's what he wrote, verbatim, on a page torn from a composition notebook:
One step at a time
Expect the unexpected
Stay focused
Be patient
Be helpful but still let them be in most of control (they are the ones driving)
Short, sweet and to the point – just as I expected. I also wasn't surprised by his advice for parents since teens (confirmed by research) often feel adults are yelling at them when giving instruction (i.e., slow down, brake, etc.). But his advice for teens really struck me; it's not only sensible, but exceptionally mature. While he's an inexperienced driver who is likely to make mistakes (brain development is the primary culprit) and be involved in a crash (the odds for teen boys are overwhelmingly not in their favor), I can take solace in the fact that he recognizes that driving is risky and requires your undivided attention, and that it takes time to build skill.
As for his advice to "relax," I had to smile. Thinking back on our first few months of practice driving, Zach, not unlike many novices, literally had a death grip on the wheel. That has changed over time as he has become more comfortable with the vehicle and the road.
So where do we go from here? I'll thank him for sharing his thoughts pointing out that I think his advice for both parents and teens is sound. But I won't make a big deal out of it. He wouldn't want that; he's not that kind of a kid. Instead, I'll heed his advice and work hard on being patient (I don't yell, at least not anymore!) and helpful recognizing that he's the guy in the driver's seat.
I'll also put his list on the refrigerator as a reminder to both of us (as well as his dad) what we need to focus on. Coupled with that will be our parent-teen driving agreement that clearly spells out our respective roles and responsibilities once Zach is driving independently. For now that's a few more weeks away and contingent upon him passing the state driving test. But one thing that I feel certain of based on what I asked him to do last night, is that he's well on his way to becoming not only a driver, but one that understands what that truly entails


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danyet wrote:Some people's lives were better before..........Actually I think most peoples lives there sucked before and after the war.
You meant Saddam's?
leen@rasel wrote: if so , why did the war start after 10 years of the kwait conflict we didn't it happen immediately after the iraqies got out of kwait...try to be more realistic...
leen@rasel wrote:and you are talking about iran as if the united states doesn't want to the nucleur weapons and the petrol there they are as they say want to make peace
leen@rasel wrote:well get the hell out of here and take care of your buisness, the rate of the crime is decreasing and a lot of the social problems are raisingin the U.S,and who's the one who is trying to solve it it is only the media and a couple of stars.....
Romantic wrote:The Saudis finance terrorist orgaizations, in S.A really PROOF it.
and about Bush runs for oil .
I have already done my homework. I agree with you on this point in principle. This was the whole point I was making at the end of my last post.Romantic wrote:USA works with S.A it means finance terrorist orgaizations as well in USA
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All was fine till last weekend when it went a bit luke warm then stone cold, seemed to work for a minute but not very hot then ran out of heat....dials say 90deg and warms up ok.
Plugged in vcds lite today and engine eventully gets up to 86-88 deg, is this warm enough?
Pulled both hoses from the matrix connections and ran hose of outside tap through in both directions and seemed to flow ok so not that.
When i put hoses back on and ran the engine up there was no water flowing up from cylinder head feed, i squeezed the top rad hose (under reservoir) and got a glug on the return side.
Should there be a constant flow through the matrix, if so the water pump must be knackered, otherwise i guess the thermostat has gone?
Strange that it was working fine one day then suddenly stops the next, can they do that?
It had a good flush 2 years ago when it was cold for the first winter and made a massive difference, and i changed the coolant again back in october 2012 so i just don't understand how it can suddenly pack up???
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