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To support a safer, pedestrian-friendly roadway for students at Anderson University, the university will start a $2 million project on Fifth Street and College Avenue during the summer.
The major portion of the project will be to widen and add a median on Fifth Street, said Joe Royer, executive director of Facilities and Property Management for AU. The road will be similar to University Boulevard after the construction.
"That's the general intent," he said. "It won't be exactly the same, but it will have the same feel as University Boulevard."
In 1994, the city of Anderson and the university partnered to widen and add a median to University Boulevard.
"The idea was to give students a place to pause," Royer said.
The project added a pedestrian stop on the median, landscaping and scored concrete to give drivers a "slow-down" warning.
"The different sound helps them understand they're in a different kind of zone," Royer said.
The work on University Boulevard was paid for by the university. The work on Fifth Street will come from a federal grant.
"It's a project that has been in the works for a long time," Royer said. "To see it come to fruition, it's exciting."
The project will be funded through the Transportation Equity Act, which was signed into law in August 2005. Rep. Mike Pence, R-Indiana, secured about $16 million in funding for projects in his jurisdiction. Two million dollars were earmarked to "reduce street width and build pedestrian islands around the campus of Anderson University," according to the 2005 press release from Pence's office. The release also noted that the project would address pedestrian safety concerns.
Anderson University donated land for right-of-way to the city of Anderson so the road project could take place. The Board of Public Works approved a right-of-way agreement with AU on Monday.
Michael Spyers, city engineer, said the services needed in the agreement would cost the university about $18,500.
Designs for the safety corridor will be done shortly after the new year, Royer said.
"The (University Boulevard project), the university and the city pretty much were in control on that one," Royer said. "Because its a federal grant, being administered by (the Indiana Department of Transportation), there's a lot more red tape there."
The construction is set to be done between graduation on May 10 and the beginning of the fall semester in August, Royer said.
During that time, the administration, the Church of God and Park Place Church of God will still be running. The university is working on alternative routes to use during the summer because of the construction.
"University Boulevard is very beautiful," Royer said. "It's just nice, and we're hopeful this will give the same kind of feel."
The university will also renovate Smith and Martin halls this summer, adding air conditioning and upgrading electric wiring. Anderson University is currently in the middle of a fundraising campaign that would ultimately bring in $110 million. As of Thursday, the campaign had raised $76 million.
—Jessica Kerman is a reporter for the Herald Bulletin in Anderson. Story republished with permission.
Anderson University is a private Christian university of 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students in central Indiana. Anderson continues to be recognized as a top Christian college: in 2008, U.S. News and World Report ranked Anderson University among the best colleges and universities in the Midwest for the fourth consecutive year. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, Anderson University offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, education, music, nursing and theology.


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No matter the result of today's game between Northeast Conference rivals Sacred Heart and St. Francis University, Red Flash senior Jeff Wasilewski expects his walk off the field to the locker room at DeGol Field to take a lot longer.
Wasilewski, a receiver and one of several Central Cambria High School graduates to make the move from Ebensburg to Loretto with coach Chris Villarrial four years ago, also figures to take a couple extra minutes to take off the helmet and pads.
"It goes by real quick. People always tell you how quick it goes, but you don't realize in until it's almost over," Wasilewski said. "It's been a great experience. I wouldn't trade it for anything."
Wasilewski is one of 16 seniors, including fellow Central Cambria alumni Tyler Davidson and Timmy Myers, to be honored today as St. Francis (4-6, 3-4 NEC) concludes its most successful regular season since moving to the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) against Sacred Heart (2-8, 1-6).
Kickoff is set for noon at DeGol Field.
"I was talking to Timmy Myers the other day, and we've been giving each other hugs before every game since high school," Wasilewski said. "This will be the last time we can do that."
A win also gives St. Francis its first five-win season since the Red Flash went 8-2-1 in 1992 and won the ECAC regular season title.
"These guys who came in here four years ago have had a hand in helping us change the culture around here," Villarrial said. "It's definitely special to me to get these guys a victory because they deserve it. They haven't had as much success as they would have liked, but things are turning around."
Last year's game had a final score that resembled a Big East Conference basketball game more than a football game as Sacred Heart defeated St. Francis, 60-45.
"We fell behind 21-0 and fought back, but we had a pick-six at the end that put the game away," Villarrial said. "This is going to be a tough game. We have to be up for the challenge and ready to go."
Wasilewski, who already has a job auditing the federal government in Alexandria, Va., following graduation, was certainly ready for last year's game.
He finished with five catches for 122 yards – both career-highs – and had a 42-yard catch-and-run.
This season, Wasilewski has three receptions for 32 yards in St. Francis' run-oriented offense, though the Red Flash did pass for 263 yards in last week's 45-31 victory at Monmouth.
"It was a shootout, and it might be a shootout again. All I care is if we win by one point," Wasilewski said. "I did have a big game, and that was a highlight of my year, but we didn't get that W. It would be nice to go out with a win if everything works out again this week."
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SURPRISE, Ariz. — The rhythmically slow, unfolding windup that, for years, seemed to suck all anxiety from save situations is unchanged as Joakim Soria works through the early throwing stages of his recovery from another Tommy John surgery.
I know what to expect because this is my second time, he cautioned. I know whats coming for me. There will be some days when I dont feel that good, and there will be days that are awesome.
Soria paused and broke into a wide smile before adding: Right now, at this point, I feel awesome.
It is late Tuesday morning on the conditioning field just outside the main clubhouse on the Royals side of the Surprise Recreation Campus. The desert heat seems to climb by the minute under the cloudless blue sky.
Elsewhere, roughly 70 of the organizations minor-league players take part in a series of drills on the adjacent practice fields. They are here for the Instructional League, a five-week tour of specialized training that follows the season.
Soria seeks to be unobtrusive as he walks from the clubhouse, but heads turn as he starts to throw. Two-time All-Stars are rarely spotted anywhere near the Instructional League. Club officials are closely monitoring these sessions, too.
It is just over six months since Soria, 28, underwent surgery to repair a torn elbow ligament for the second time in his career. He missed the 2003 season, when he was a minor-leaguer in the Dodgers system, following the previous operation.
Six months is the typical point at which the rehab program permits a player to begin throwing again. Soria started throwing last week just two sets of 25 throws from 45 feet and is currently limited to two such sessions per week.
Theyre baby steps, he conceded, but theyre positive steps. I feel really good. No pain at all. Everything is going smooth. All of the exams and tests that Ive had here, Ive passed perfect. Right now, at this point, I am feeling really good.
By late October, barring setbacks, Soria will begin throwing three times a week. Beyond that, he doesnt know because his timetable is mapped out just one month at a time. There are no target dates, officially, for throwing from a mound or facing hitters.
Even so, Soria knows what everyone knows: The typical recovery period is 10-14 months, which gives him a reasonable chance to be ready at some point in spring training.
The looming question is spring training for what team?
Royals officials privately acknowledge the club will exercise a $750,000 buyout clause on Sorias $8 million option for next season. The deadline for doing so is three days after the conclusion of the World Series.
Soria would become a free agent if/when the Royals exercise that buyout, but both sides continue to express interest in reaching a new deal that, presumably, would contain a much lower guarantee but include significant bonuses based on appearances, etc.
I just have to wait to see what they do, Soria said. Its better for me and my family (to stay with the Royals). My wife is pregnant. Im just focusing on my rehab. The most important thing is for me to get healthy. After that, everything else will come together.


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Niagara Gazette — The House Homeland Security Committee Wednesday voted to remove a proposed federal study from border security legislation that would have examined instituting a fee for crossing the U.S.-Canadian border.
Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, said the fee, which lawmakers in the Western New York delegation and in states and congressional districts in multiple states bordering Canada assailed as a threat to cross-border commerce, said the study was nixed during the committee's markup of the bill, the Border Security Results Act of 2013.
The committee unanimously agreed to scrap the study.
"This is a huge victory for Western New York and other communities across the Northern Border that rely on the seamless flow of people and goods between the U.S. and Canada to support our economies," Higgins said in a statement after the vote. "The fee would have put an unfair burden on residents who frequently travel across the border and the cost of the proposed study would have taken resources, already stretched thin, away from significantly more critical security needs."
Higgins first raised the issue with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano during a hearing last month first via letter, then during testimony before the Homeland Security Committee. Napolitano said at the time she was unaware of a proposed border-crossing fee.


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Almost the entire town it seems, anyway. Afghan War veteran - Steven Hewett - demanded that the city remove the Christian Flag that was raised over the public memorial to veterans like him. They called him a coward, and threatened to beat him up (and the handful of other supporters). They demanded that people like Steven be run out of town so that any pending lawsuit would lose its legal standing. Clearly, they are fueled by the history revisionism of Liars for Jesus like author David … [Read more...]
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Damn. Just when I was going to root for Bisping. He had to make the Jesus comment...
I hope Vitor Knocks his ass out.
Because he said there is no Jesus, you now don't like him...
Judgmental much?
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I hope Bisping wins and says God doesn't exist...
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The Barboza fight has MAJOR potential for FOTN.
I think Lentz and Nunes are going to steal the show.
The Barboza fight has MAJOR potential for FOTN.
Anyone else have a really good feeling about this card? I find the "lower" cards have been exciting as fuck lately, and for some reason Im seriously pumped for this card eventho the namepower is on a D level, to be nice.
Im picturing a full night of awsome fights and im pretty stoked. Time will tell.
Not gonna lie, totally waited to see the weigh-in pics for Napao/Rothwell before I made my actual pick. Rothwell looks seriously in shape.
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Looks like Khabib is the new Sonnen's pupil.
That wig really makes me hope that Thiago takes him out.
Looks like Khabib is the new Sonnen's pupil.
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STILLWATER, Okla. —
Turnovers have become such a common place for the Oklahoma State defense that safety Lyndell Johnson recites the strategy without even thinking about it — rip, strip and punch.
Yet even after last week's loss to West Virginia — a game in which the Cowboys created two turnovers — Johnson still felt unsatisfied. He knows they should have had more.
"Even as a defense we feel like we could have strained a little bit more," Johnson said. "Maybe if we would have strained a little bit more we could have got one or two more turnovers on certain plays. We all agreed that we should have strained a little bit more than what we were doing and it could have changed the outcome of the game."
As a result, the Cowboys (3-1, 0-1 in Big 12) find themselves in unfamiliar territory — near the bottom of the Big 12 with only seven turnovers heading into Saturday's game against Kansas State.
"We all got it in our heads that we need more turnovers to win a game," Johnson said. "Everyone's going to be trying to rip, strip and punch the ball out. We're going to try to get in the quarterback's face and make sure he throws a bad ball that allows our secondary to get in position to make a play on the ball."
Oklahoma State may only have one fumble recovery — and that one coming in the 59-3 blowout of Lamar — but Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer isn't about to sound the alarm just yet.
"I don't know if we could do much more than what we do," Spencer said. "You emphasize it, you have drill work with it. Turnovers happen when you get a multitude of people around the ball, people putting their face on the ball and people stripping it when they have opportunities. ... There have been a couple situations where we have pass breakups and deflections where we should have been a receiver."
In fact, there's actually a method to Spencer's madness to becoming a Big 12 leader in turnovers.
"Ever since I got here, we'd like to say that one out of every 25 snaps we'd get a turnover," Spencer said. "The average game goes 75 plays, so you'd like to have three turnovers. Last game went 90 plays, so we'd like to have had four. In reality, it's whatever it takes to win the game but that's kind of a benchmark we use."
The Cowboys will have a chance to make up for lost time Saturday. Kansas State (2-2, 0-1 in Big 12) is dead last in the Big 12 in turnover margin. Along with only four defensive takeaways, the Wildcats have nine giveaways — third most in the Big 12.
"I guess you can say it does give us more confidence, knowing that they have turned the ball over a lot," Johnson said. "But I feel like we have all the confidence in the world through this last year. We're all going to get everything corrected because we don't want to lose any more games. From here on out, we're just going to do whatever it takes to get those turnovers."


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HOUSTON -- Deep in the heart of downtown Houston, listen in on just about any conversation and something is noticeably absent: Texas twang.
So what happened? Apparently, prosperity happened.
"Because of our good economy, and because of the number of jobs created in Texas, we've been very attractive to people from other states and from other countries," said Stephen Murdock, a professor of sociology at Rice University.
Murdock once ran the U.S. Census Bureau and knows a thing or two about the demographics of Texas.
"Since 1980, we've added almost 11 million people, and about half of those have been from other countries or from other states," said Murdock.
We in the media are also partially to blame, homogenizing all regional accents into one American English sound.
If you want to hear true Texas twang, you can still find it in less densely populated areas, but those areas are dwindling.
"I think Texas twang is something that Texans have long identified with and something they should maintain to the extent they can," said Murdock.
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But there's more to this story than someone winning a brand new sled.
It started about five years ago when Shriners Children's
Shriners hospitals provide care for children with serious burns, orthopaedic problems, cleft lips and palates and spinal cord injuries, often at no cost to the children's families, according to their website. And while the cutter races have made a comeback, the partnership between the Snow Devils and Shriners isn't going anywhere.
"People think the Snow Devils keep all this money to just do our thing," Heidi Tobin, president of the Jackson Hole Snow Devils, said. "But we give it all away. All the money from the hillclimb is donated to other organizations."
From 2008 to 2012 the club, comprised completely of volunteers, donated $72,000 to Shriners Hospital for Children of Salt Lake City and $35,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wyoming from 2010 to 2012, Tobin said. Final numbers from the Jackson hillclimb haven't come in yet, but Tobin said everything left over after paying bills will be donated.
Each year, the Snow Devils start selling tickets for the sled raffle at the Intermountain Snowmobile Show in October, and don't stop until the last day of the Jackson hillclimb in late March. And the Shriners don't take this generosity for granted "They work hard," says Tobin. "They were there with their little fez hats and everything selling raffle tickets all four days of the hillclimb."
Tobin also pointed out the generosity of ZBroz Racing, which donated the sled to be raffled off. "Without ZBroz, we couldn't do any of this," she says.
And that gratitude is good to hear. We get excited about new models and races and hillclimbs, but when it comes down to it, we're just grateful that as snowmobilers, we can be confident that this is the kind of charity and humanity we get to surround ourselves with.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The public will get a chance to sound off on state environmental officials' draft management plan for land along the Wolf River later this month.
The Department of Natural Resources has proposed a management plan for public properties along the river between the Shawano Dam and Lake Poygan.
The plan emphasizes outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping and wildlife viewing. It also calls for protecting walleye and sturgeon spawning areas as well as preserving rare natural areas such as tamarack bogs.
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Mr. Samperi is a genuine, down to earth candidate who understands the struggles of his constituents and will tell you the unvarnished truth. Isnít it time we were given some of that instead of the usual political platitutes, self-absorbed puffery and phony pandering that passes for the truth?
And when it comes time to do something for the district, wouldnít it be nice to have as our representative someone who knows how to work hard and diligently for something he believes in? John Samperi is a small business owner who depends on his own efforts, reputation and hard work to put food on the table for his family. Yet, despite the demands and obligations of his own business and family, he still manages to find the time for his community. John does not mind ruffling feathers, even within his own party, if it means getting results for those like himself, who struggle to pay their bills and stay within their budgets. He is no-oneís "yes" man.
He knows of the financial struggles confronting the towns of the 35th District. He is a voice of reason and has outlined a simple plan to control State spending and its ever increasing corollary, taxation. We are very fortunate to have this life-experienced candidate. He is a husband, a father, a grandfather, a small business owner, a relentless hard worker. That is the kind of experience I like to see representing me in Hartford at this critical juncture.
I urge the voters of the towns of Westbrook, Clinton and Killingworth to vote for John Samperi, on November 6th.
Anselmo M. Delia, Clinton


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EDMONTON - In the end, it was a passing snowmobiler who helped the Mounties track down their tractor-riding man.
At around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, RCMP were called to a break and entry at a rural property east of Red Deer. Firearms and other items were reported stolen from the home, near Highway 595.
Then around 5 p.m., police were called to a second property, where a complainant watched a thief drive away on a John Deere 6400 tractor.
Police followed the movements of the tractor, which crashed through fences and trees while heading near Township Road 374 and Range Road 250, roughly 30 kilometres east of Red Deer.
It wasn't exactly a high speed pursuit, said Cpl. Barry Ledoux.
"It was just tractor speed across the fields and secondary roads," said Ledoux, who described the suspect as not "an experienced tractor driver, by any stretch of the imagination."One RCMP member spotted a snowmobiler, who offered the officer a ride. At about 6:45 p.m., they followed the tractor, which stalled while trying to climb a hill. The driver got the machine going again, but lost control and rolled the tractor while trying to back down the hill. He was lucky he wasn't injured, Ledoux said.
Police are retracing the route to check for damage to fences to other property. Additional charges could be added.
"It certainly had some unique nuances to it that we don't experience everyday," Ledoux said. "It was unique, but at the end of the day, the citizens of the area were happy we got the guy."
Jesse Cecka, 25, is charged with multiple counts of mischief, break and entry, theft, theft over $5,000 for the tractor, and breaches of other court conditions.
Cecka has an extensive record and is facing two upcoming trials for theft and break and entry. He has previous convictions of mischief, theft and assaulting a peace officer.
Cecka will next appear May 1 in Red Deer Provincial Court on an unrelated matter.


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Welcome to the Atlantic Coast Conference, Panthers.
The University of Pittsburgh will make its Atlantic Coast Conference debut by hosting defending conference champion Florida State on Labor Day at Heinz Field and then close out its regular season with a home game against Miami.
"Season openers don't get any bigger than facing the defending ACC champion, Florida State, on national television," said second-year Pitt coach Paul Chryst, who guided the Panthers to a 6-7 record in his first season.
The Panthers will entertain the Seminoles, coming off a win over Northern Illinois in the Orange Bowl, on Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
It will be the first meeting between the schools since 1983 when the Panthers defeated Florida State, 17-16, in Pitt Stadium.
There is a history between the two programs.
Pitt lost at Florida State in its 1972 season opener and won there to start the 1974 season. In 1980, Pitt's lone loss was a 36-22 setback at Florida State.
The Miami game will be on national television Nov. 29 at Heinz Field.
"To start and end our inaugural ACC season at Heinz Field with two of the most storied brands in college football is spectacular," Pitt athletic director Steve Pederson said in a statement.
Pitt's other home games in the conference include Virginia (Sept. 28) and North Carolina (Nov. 16).
The Panthers' road ACC games are Duke (Sept. 21), Virginia Tech (Oct. 12), Georgia Tech (Nov. 2) and Syracuse (Nov. 23).
The non-conference schedule includes a Nov. 9 home date with Notre Dame, which played in the 2013 BCS national championship game. The Panthers will also host New Mexico (Sept. 14) and travel to Navy (Oct. 26).
To accommodate the Florida State opener, Old Dominion replaces Villanova on the schedule. The Panthers will host ODU on Oct. 19. Villanova will now play at Boston College.
Pitt will be in the ACC's Coastal Division along with Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech.
The Atlantic Division includes Boston College, Clemson, Florida State, Maryland, North Carolina State, Syracuse and Wake Forest.
Syracuse will serve as the Panthers' annual primary divisional crossover opponent.


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5 Key Answers for Prospective Graduate Students
A former admissions dean responds to commonly asked questions about going to grad school.
You have decided to pursue graduate study. Way to go! Below are some questions many prospective graduate school students ask, along with my responses:
1. What if people are discouraging me from going to graduate school? How well do you know these individuals? If they are loved ones or friends you trust, do yourself a favor and listen.
However, they need to return the favor and listen to what you have to say. It is your life, and you do not want to look back one day and ask, "What if I'd gone ahead with my dream of a graduate education?"
[Read why graduate school pays off.]
2. What if I am thinking about grad school more for the credential or financial rewards than the educational and intellectual benefits? Join the club! Many individuals do not pursue a graduate degree just for the intellectual stimulation or because they desire to learn more. And there is nothing wrong with that.
However, do not forget the wonderful educational experience that awaits you as a graduate student. It is truly one of a kind.
3. How can I trust what I read about schools when the marketing information on the Web, in a video, or in printed materials basically sounds the same for many schools? As with any type of advertising, institutions want to put their best foot forward. They do so by using words, phrases, and clichés that sound similar.
Do not be surprised by this. If you dig deeper, you will be able to start making some helpful comparisons.
4. Should I be concerned that one of the schools on my list has been contacting me repeatedly and is starting to appear too desperate to recruit me? Almost everyone has stepped into the recruitment ring these days. There is competition at all levels, even at the most selective institutions.
As the competition increases for graduate students, so does the frequency of contact by institutions. It may be a bit difficult to distinguish between genuine interest and overkill, but follow your gut.
[Avoid the biggest mistake prospective grad students make.]
Does the contact seem reasonable? Are you being contacted more than once per week (which might be a bit excessive)? When the school officials contact you, do they provide new and helpful information? Are they respectful? Are they upbeat, but not begging you to apply all the time? Are they careful not to speak unkindly or inappropriately about other programs you may be considering?
5. What if going to graduate school seems financially impossible? This is definitely something to consider. It's helpful if you have at least one year's tuition in the bank before you enroll. Make sure you know what financial aid you can receive, including loans, scholarships, assistantships, fellowships, work study, etc.
[Learn more about saving for graduate school.]
Do some financial planning, and consider meeting with a financial adviser, or with trusted relatives, loved ones, and friends. Cover all the bases, and don't leave anything to chance. Don't apply to graduate school if you haven't planned for the financial responsibilities you're about to assume.
Dr. Don Martin, Ph.D., is a higher education admissions expert, author, and former admissions dean at Columbia University, Northwestern University, Wheaton College, and University of Chicago Booth School of Business. To learn more about graduate admissions, visit gradschoolroadmap.com.


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Boeing 777-300ER Expected To Become New Japanese Gov't PlanesJune 25, 2014 9:52 am | by The Associated Press
Japan is likely to adopt the Boeing 777-300ER as its new government aircraft to be used for overseas trips by the prime minister and imperial family members, government sources said Wednesday.
Survey: Few Hanford Workers Question BossesJune 25, 2014 9:45 am | by Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press
Few of the U.S. Department of Energy workers who are helping build a plant to treat the most dangerous radioactive wastes at a nuclear site in Washington state feel they can openly challenge management decisions, according to a report obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
GE To Locate Center Near Ohio RiverJune 24, 2014 2:20 pm | by The Associated Press
General Electric Co.'s new U.S. global operations center will be in Cincinnati, along the Ohio River.
Senate Backers of Long-Term Jobless Aid Trying AgainJune 24, 2014 2:18 pm | by The Associated Press
Senate supporters of legislation to renew long-term jobless benefits are backing a new approach in hopes of pressuring the House to reinstate the program after a lapse of six months.
Alcoa Expands in Indiana for Jet Engine PartsJune 24, 2014 12:08 pm | by American Foundry Society (AFS)
The new 320,000-sq.-ft. facility will expand Alcoa's reach from structural engine components for business and regional jets to large commercial aircraft, including narrow- and wide-body and military airplanes.
Museum Signs Deal for Rosie's PlantJune 24, 2014 12:04 pm | by Mike Householder, Associated Press
An aviation museum announced Monday it has signed an agreement to buy a 144,000-square-foot slice of the Michigan factory where the original Rosie the Riveter worked during World War II.
Japan Aims To Restore Cutting EdgeJune 24, 2014 11:47 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe formally announced Tuesday an outline of his long-awaited growth strategy, a slew of reforms meant to revitalize the economy and restore its global competitiveness.
Hillary Clinton Announces Youth Jobs Push in 'Job One' InitiativeJune 24, 2014 11:40 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press
Hillary Rodham Clinton is encouraging companies to train and hire young people, offering a new jobs pitch during her family's annual domestic policy summit as she considers another presidential campaign.
Toyota Teams Up With IBM To Improve Driver ExperienceJune 24, 2014 11:26 am | by IBM
The project is part of Toyota's new telematics service, called T-Connect, and aims to accelerate application development and deployment as well as enhance in-car services that will shape the future of connected vehicles.
Big Tobacco Snubs Indonesia Health Warning LawJune 24, 2014 9:51 am | by Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer
Tobacco companies have largely snubbed an Indonesian law requiring them to put graphic health warnings on all cigarette packs, in another setback for anti-smoking efforts in a country that's home to the world's highest rate of male smokers and a wild, wild west of advertising.
Businesses Join White House In Backing Export-Import BankJune 24, 2014 9:41 am | by David Espo, AP Special Correspondent
The bank's existence is fast emerging as a flashpoint in the internal Republican struggle between the business-backed establishment and tea party groups.
Australia PM Introduces Bill To Repeal Carbon TaxJune 24, 2014 9:38 am | by Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
Prime Minister Tony Abbott reintroduced legislation to the Australian Parliament on Monday that would repeal a carbon tax that the nation's worst greenhouse gas polluters have to pay.
Vermont Trying To Keep 4,000 IBM JobsJune 24, 2014 9:36 am | by Wilson Ring, Associated Press
The head of the economic development organization in Vermont's largest county made a series of recommendations Monday for the state to help protect the 4,000 jobs at the IBM electronics plant in Essex Junction.
FDA Extends Comment Period on E-Cig RulesJune 23, 2014 2:09 pm | by Michael Felberbaum, AP Tobacco Writer
The Food and Drug Administration said that the public comment period slated to end July 9 is being extended an additional 30 days to Aug. 8 after getting lots of input on how to regulate e-cigarettes.
Food Safety Is a New Frontier for Legal PotJune 23, 2014 2:05 pm | by Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press
The thriving edible marijuana industry in Colorado is preparing for new testing requirements — due to take effect in October — to make sure the products are safe to eat and drink.
Robot Valet To Park Cars at Airport in GermanyJune 23, 2014 1:50 pm | by The Associated Press
Plane to catch and don't feel like hunting for parking? Travelers at Duesseldorf airport in Germany can soon leave the job to a robot valet.
Supreme Court Limits Existing EPA Global Warming RulesJune 23, 2014 1:46 pm | by Mark Sherman, Associated Press
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday placed limits on the sole Obama administration program already in place to deal with power plant and factory emissions of gases blamed for global warming.
China Factory Gauge Shows Economy StabilizingJune 23, 2014 1:42 pm | by The Associated Press
Factory activity in China expanded in June for the first time this year, according to an HSBC report Monday, adding to signs that the slowdown in the No. 2 economy is stabilizing as recent micro boosting measures take hold.
MakerBot, TechShop Join GE's Collaborative Innovation StrategyJune 23, 2014 1:39 pm | by Microfactory, Inc.
GE announced two new partnerships with MakerBot and TechShop that will harness the global brain of the maker community to bring innovative new products to market faster.
Oracle To Buy Micros Systems for $5.3BJune 23, 2014 10:02 am | by The Associated Press
Software maker Oracle is buying Micros Systems Inc., which provides software and hardware to the hospitality and retail industries, for about $5.3 billion.


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5 Questions to Ask About Financial Aid Award Letters
Experts weigh in on how to decipher your award.
It's that time of year again. Acceptance letters have arrived and students have until May 1 to decide which college to attend.
Money is often a major factor in that decision, but deciphering financial aid award letters can be tricky. Financial aid experts suggest students ask the following questions to fully understand what each school is offering.
1. What type of aid is included?
Financial aid typically includes a combination of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study, but award letters rarely spell out which is which, says Heather McDonnell, associate dean of financial aid and admission at Sarah Lawrence College in New York.
"A lot of schools just run them all together," says McDonnell, who cautions students and parents to keep an eye out for suggested supplemental loans, such as the federal parent PLUS loan, or tuition payment plans, which may be buried in the award letter.
"It really muddies the water," she says. "My neighbors will show up and say 'Can you make sense out of this?' and I look at it and go, 'Oh, God. Even after 34 years, this looks messy.'"
[Find tools and tips to help pay for college.]
Students can call the school's financial aid office to have someone walk them through what is included in their award. If work-study is part of the offer, it is also important to determine the likelihood of a campus job being available, says Chris Hanlon, director of financial aid at Albright College in Pennsylvania.
When comparing offers from multiple schools, McDonnell advises students to home in on the grants and scholarships, as work-study and loans will be consistent from school to school, she says.
2. Are grants and scholarships renewable?
Don't assume scholarships and grants offered for freshman year will automatically be awarded in subsequent years, says Mio Perez, associate director for College Quest at the Harlem Educational Activities Fund, an after-school program focused on getting teens to college.
"A lot of times it's not really clear if it's just a one-year award," she says. If scholarships do continue into subsequent years, they may stipulate that students maintain a minimum GPA, stay enrolled in a specific program or compete with an athletic team.
Schools may use grants to entice first-year students, Perez cautions. But that funding may not follow them as upperclassmen, making their education more expensive as they continue.
3. Is there a gap?
Most colleges use the following equation to determine a student's financial need: total cost of education (tuition, fees, room and board and in some cases living expenses) minus Expected Family Contribution (typically determined through a student's FAFSA application) equals "demonstrated financial need."
While the formula is standard, how close schools come to meeting that need is not, says Sarah Lawrence's McDonnell.
"Families should be asking … 'Have you met 100 percent of my need?' If not, then there's a gap," she says, noting that any mention of a gap is often buried in the fine print.
4. How are competitive scholarships awarded?
While most colleges follow the same path to determine need-based aid, the factors weighted for merit-based scholarships is a whole other ball game, says Hanlon, from Albright College.
"You could have two institutions of similar selectivity, similar cost, similar reputation, and how those students compete within the given scholarship pool might be completely different," he says.
One college may focus on high school curriculum and grades, while another leans more heavily on SAT scores, he says.
[Learn how to maximize merit aid.]
If students receive fewer merit scholarship dollars from one school, it's worth asking the admissions office how the awards are determined, Hanlon says.
"Most institutions can and will provide you very, very good specifics on how you did. Exactly what was strong about your application, what may have been weak about your application," he says.
This information can give students a chance to update their application and have it reconsidered for competitive scholarships, if their credentials have improved from when they were accepted, Hanlon says.


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ELDON — Helen Showman, 91, of Eldon, formerly of Hedrick, passed away on May 4, 2013 at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.
Helen was born on June 29, 1921 in Ashville, Ga., the daughter of John and Beatrice Fortune. Following high school, Helen served in the Women's Army Corp as a private, from 1944-46. In 1973 she married David A. Showman Sr. in Gadsden, Ala. She had previously been married to Benjamin Floyd Carnes. Helen had been an airplane mechanic in the Women's Army Corp, and then worked for 16 years as a secretary at Anniston Army Depot in Bynum, Ala. For the past 41 years she has been a loving housewife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband David Showman Sr. of Eldon; two sons, David F. Carnes of Jacksonville, Ala., and David A. Showman Jr. and wife Julie of Eldon; five daughters, Katharina Showman of Cedar Rapids, Donna Smith of Hilton Head, S.C., Susan Rinker and husband George of Eldon, Lisa Walker and husband Eric of Ft. Carson, Colo., and Elaine Reinholz and husband Joe of North Liberty; special grandson whom she raised, Christopher Molyneux and wife Tabitha of West Gate; 23 additional grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Floyd Carnes, Sr., her son Benjamin Floyd Carnes Jr., three brothers, and one sister.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Living Hope Bible Church in Eldon; Pastor Dave Albert officiating. Burial with military rites will be at Eldon Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Grace Funeral Care in Eldon.
A memorial fund is being established to assist the family with funeral expenses. Go to: www.gracefuneralcare.com


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Most Defense Civilians Begin Forced 3-Day Furlough Weekends
- By Eric Katz
- July 5, 2013
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Each Defense Department entity has set its own guidelines for implementing the across-the-board furloughs scheduled to begin Monday, according to a Pentagon spokesman, though most of the department's civilians face forced three-day weekends.
"There's no one set of rules," said Mark Wright, a Defense spokesman. "Every office has been doing it a little differently."
A majority of Defense agencies, he added, will allow employees to take unpaid leave on Mondays or Fridays.
Roughly 650,000 department civilians will be furloughed 11 days -- once per week for 11 weeks, beginning July 8 -- due to budget cuts resulting from sequestration.
At least one department organization, the Defense Commissary Agency, will furlough all of its civilian employees subject to the unpaid leave on Mondays. All U.S. -- and some foreign -- commissaries will therefore be closed every Monday from July 8 through September, according to agency spokesman Gary Frankovich.
The DCA will maintain normal hours at some overseas commissaries, where foreign nationals exempted from sequestration will keep them operational.
While Wright could not comment on other Defense agencies closing shop once per week due to furloughs, some military bases -- such as the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Ga. -- will furlough all its civilians on the same day.
While the furloughs were intended only for Defense civilians, some National Guard members will also begin taking unpaid leave starting Monday, after Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel added military technicians to the furlough list.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story referred to the Marine Corps Logistics Base of Albany, N.Y. It's in Albany, Ga.
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In a report, the agency sees the vehicles as opening up new possibilities for law enforcement, but also for criminals.
After several corporations and universities were targeted in cyberattacks, the US government arrests Timothy French for allegedly posting thousands of people's usernames and passwords online.
U.S. government investigators have compiled an 83-page list of Twitter shorthand, including some acronyms we bet you've never used.
Documents unsealed by a federal court show Microsoft successfully litigated an information request from the FBI on one of its cloud customers.
While several charges were dropped, former Anonymous spokesman Barrett Brown pleads guilty to sharing stolen data and targeting a federal agent.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized Deep Web Bitcoin-based black market Silk Road, an anonymous online marketplace, and arrested alleged owner Ross William Ulbricht, aka "Dread Pirate Roberts".
Ross Ulbricht, a San Francisco resident who goes by the online moniker "Dread Pirate Roberts," was indicted Wednesday for allegedly operating the drug Web site Silk Road after federal authorities shut it down.
Federal government security experts are increasingly uneasy about the threats to law enforcement from using older versions of the mobile OS.
CNET has learned the FBI has developed custom "port reader" software to intercept Internet metadata in real time. And, in some cases, it wants to force Internet providers to use the software.
Using tools to remotely record conversations on Android devices and laptops, the FBI is allegedly taking a cyber tack on surveillance.


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"The past is a foreign country. They do things differently there."
-- L.P. Hartley, British author
I'm thankful for memories.
Of the first time I saw the love of my life, Claudia, back in junior high school. To steal a phrase from the Tom Cruise movie "Jerry McGuire," she had me at "hello." Heck, even before that.
Of gazing star struck at my baby girl, Stacie Leigh, through the window of the hospital's newborn nursery. It marked the second time I'd experienced "love at first sight." Of cheering on my 5-year old son, Scotty, legging out his first single in a T-ball game. I wouldn't have traded that moment for a Mickey Mantle rookie card.
And a zillion other such cherished family moments with which God has richly blessed me.
Nowadays, I don't take such memories for granted. Sadly, I have observed, up close and personal, how memories can vanish, as two of my elderly family members have fallen victim to Alzheimer's and dementia. The loss of one's memories seems to me a cruel kind of prelude to death.
In most ways, I guess I've always believed it is incumbent on mankind to look to the future. As a Christian, that is foundational to my faith — that the best is yet to come. The renowned Victorian poet Robert Browning said as much in verse, and "Old Blue Eyes," Frank Sinatra, popularized that theme in song.
Yet, it is sometimes difficult to concur with that promise for the future, at least as it relates to this earthly kingdom. When I observe the course of human events, I worry about the kind of society in which my grandchildren must find their way. I wonder what manner of memories they will sculpt, because in good conscience, I am challenged to make the argument that, morally speaking, things are getting better.
Just imagine if man's morals kept pace with his technology, for undeniably we have witnessed remarkable scientific advancements in our lifetimes. Consider that:
· On the one hand, we now have palm-held computers with greater capacity than the bulky, punch card ones which initially filled entire rooms. But, on the other hand, we are still raping, robbing and killing each other as if we remain Neanderthal in our survival-of-the-fittest thought processes.
· On the one hand, surgeons can now transplant hearts and other organs, and miracle drugs have been developed which have virtually eradicated once dread diseases. But, on the other hand, we can't even allow today's children to frolic unabated in our neighborhoods – like I routinely did in the early 1960s – without fear of them falling victim to some sick pedophile.
· On the one hand, today's youth are taught in multi-media, internet-equipped classrooms with ready access to more information than at any time in history. But, on the other hand, all the money we pour into our school systems to provide for such high-tech curricular support can't resolve one of the base problems – that myriad children across America are products of broken homes and deprived in their most formative years of the simple blessing of a mom or dad reading them a bedtime story. In fact, children of divorced parents are approximately two times more likely to drop out of high school.
· On the one hand, today's farmers annually ship $100 billion worth of crops to foreign nations, producing twice as much food as their fathers did, while using less land, water, and energy. But, on the other hand, we still have over 600,000 hungry, homeless Americans with some 67,000 of those being military veterans. That's unconscionable.
· On the one hand, today's children can solve mathematics problems on a cell phone calculator that used to involve pencil and paper. But, on the other hand, we apparently don't know enough math nowadays to deduce how our ever-increasing national debt will place a titanic burden on future generations who had nothing to do with its accumulation. To me, that's amoral.
· On the one hand, we claim to live in an enlightened society with the scope of man's knowledge growing exponentially year after year. But, on the other hand, I fear we have lost our fundamental sense of right and wrong. Many now openly advocate ideologies that are incongruent with Biblical principles once held dear by Americans – as illustrated by two states recently approving the "recreational" use of marijuana. In my day, Americans were so "unenlightened" that baseball was considered recreation.
But back to memories - all this is not to say that everyone's reminiscences are pleasant. The America of my youth treated some of its peoples in an absolutely abhorrent fashion. The good old days weren't so good for everybody. That's beyond dispute and hopefully instructive as to subsequent generations avoiding the same shameful mistakes.
Bottom line - it is my belief that if the memories we create in the future are to be as wholesome as some of those on which we now reflect, then we must concern ourselves more with righteousness than political correctness. Statesmanship must trump partisanship. We need to hate sin, not our fellow man.
As it is, we've depreciated into a terribly polarized nation, the likes of which modern society has rarely observed. Must it take another Pearl Harbor or 9/11 to foster national unity? No, we're not being bombed by the Japanese or al-Qaeda, but, make no mistake about it, America is unquestionably embattled. We are confronted by an even more explosive spiritual foe – one bent on imploding a nation from the inside-out.
You know what really scares me – and I mean right down to the ground? Referencing Matthew 7:23, it's the stark image of standing before my Maker and being admonished, "Depart from me. I never knew you."
As we face such epic issues as the looming "fiscal cliff," I must wonder if God still recognizes America. Then again, maybe He's seen it before under different names like Rome or Constantinople.
So, on this Thanksgiving, I earnestly pray for happy memories for my grandchildren. The course America charts today will manifest in the memories of tomorrow.
Dr. Scott Elliott's views are strictly his own and do not represent an official position by his employer, Meridian Community College.


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TYLER — The No. 1-ranked TVCC Lady Cardinals defeated the No. 8-ranked Blinn Buccaneers, 69-58, on Saturday in the Region XIV Tournament championship at UT-Tyler's Herrington Patriot Center.
With the win, first year coach Elena Lovato's Lady Cards' (32-1) advance to the NJCAA National Championship March 18-23 as the defending national champions.
The Lady Cardinals were led in scoring by Shlonte' Allen, who was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament with 24 points and seven rebounds.
A full recap of the title game will be on the Athens Daily Review website Sunday evening and in Tuesday's print edition of the Athens Daily Review.


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ABOUT THE AIRPORT BOARDThe Airport Board's vision is to operate a safe, smart and strong aviation-based business with world-class professionalism.
Safe: To inspire operational excellence
Smart: To exceed customer expectations
Strong: To ensure focused business development
This means exceeding standards in safety and security, operating best-in-class facilities and promoting environmental stewardship.
At the same time we strive to promote a positive relationship with the community while empowering employees to strive for continuous improvement.
We look to increase air service, grow new revenue sources and ensure fiscal integrity.
KCAB employees pride themselves on meeting extraordinary standards of professionalism.
The Board rewards this commitment with competitive wages, good benefits and opportunities for advancement.
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WASHINGTON -- State regulators inspect oil and gas wells sporadically, do not consistently record violations, and impose light penalties on companies that are found to break environmental, health or safety rules, according to a new research report issued by the environmental watchdog group Earthworks.
The report, "Breaking All the Rules," comes out at a time when hydraulic fracturing -- known as "fracking" -- and horizontal drilling have touched off a nationwide boom in oil and gas production. While the growth in domestic energy production has nudged the United States closer to energy self-sufficiency and created jobs, it has also raised questions about the adequacy of environmental and health safeguards and elicited pushback from localities that contend that their states are not doing enough to protect them.


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In the world of Falcons fans, there are those who have a tattered old Falcons poster, and there are those who have a Fathead Wall Graphic. The true fan is easy to spot, because all their old Falcons wall art, stickers and decals were torn down years ago.
The true Falcons fan heads to the game with a Big Head in hand, a foam core cut out of a real big face - pretty awesome and sure to get noticed. Some folks don't stop there. Our outdoor ground graphics of the Atlanta Falcons called Street Grips put your passion on display where everyone can see it.
The truth is, if you call yourself a Falcons fan, then you'd better get a Fathead. FOR REAL.


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BlitzNet - Wireless (WU Users)
The campus wireless service is called BlitzNet. This is for users with Willamette usernames/passwords only. To connect, you must have:
- A laptop computer running Windows or Mac OS .
- A wireless network card.
WITS provides detailed connection instructions and more information for BlitzNet.
Printing from BlitzNet: WITS has developed Web Printing, allowing you to add a document to a virtual print queue from your wireless connection, and then choose a printer to be used. WITS gives instructions to install and links to access Web Print on its webpage.
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Willamette University provides wireless service for guest users in certain areas of campus. Follow these directions to set up your computer for wireless access from inside the library. The designated guest wireless area is on the first floor near the reference desk.
For PC Users
- Click on your Wireless Indicator icon on the bottom right toolbar, shaped like a bar graph.
- A Client Manager box will open. Go to "Add Configuration Profile" which can often be found under the Actions menu.
- Click the "Add" button, and enter "Willamette Guest" for Profile Name. Select "Access Point" for Network Type. Click next.
- On the next page, click "Scan." Choose "Willamette Guest" once your choices are displayed.
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Total Station
The Springfield Police Department has recently added a Total Station to the Traffic Section of the police department. The Total Station uses surveying technology to obtain the needed information from a crime scene to produce a scale diagram. Currently there are six officers trained to use this equipment.
Funds from a grant were used to purchase this equipment. Seized funds were used to purchase a 1999 Ford Explorer to transport this equipment to any crime scene.
The advantage of a Total Station for our department will be realized in several ways:
- The accuracy of detail in the diagram is greatly improved.
- The time spent collecting this evidence will be reduced. A three-man team can obtain the needed information to produce a scale diagram from a crime scene in about four hours. It will take about three more hours of work by one of the officers to produce the diagram. This is a great improvement over past methods which sometimes took weeks before a diagram was produced.
- Road intersections and city-owned properties can be surveyed and the information stored ahead of time and used as needed.
- The Total Station software is expandable. In the future as more training is obtained, it may be possible to use animation to recreate crime scenes.
Although not a traffic safety tip, this is important information for the citizens of Springfield. We are always striving to improve the department by updating our work methods and utilizing new equipment.


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Alexander Graham Bell and Helen Keller, 29 August 1901
Bell was, above all, a teacher of the deaf, and it was this very subject and the professional expertise he developed on the nature of sound that enabled him to invent the telephone. His friendship with the deaf and blind Helen Keller, a frequent guest with the Bell family, spilled over into science. Bell described what Annie Sullivan had done in teaching the young Helen to communicate by means of finger spelling as "not a miracle but a brilliantly successful experiment." Here Bell is "talking" to Helen Keller surrounded by family and friends. Gilbert H. Grosvenor Collection, Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress.
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Welcome to the UConn Men's and Women's Volleyball Club. Men's team competes in New England Collegiate Volleyball League (NECVL) while Women's teams competes in Northeast Women's Volleyball Club League (NWVCL).
2014 NCVF Ranking Tournament Champions
All players are encouraged to participate both days. Please contact our captain, Jillian Linares if you are interested in trying out.
The Men's club team also had a successful 2013 season, finishing in the top 20 nationally in D1AA of the 2013 NCVF Club National Championships. The team was coached by second year coach, Min Yoon who is a former All New England selection as libero (UConn '09). The team finished 5th in the NECVL league championship. Will Belden (OH) and Jeremy Neaton (L) were selected to the NECVL All Tournament Team. It was Will's second time selection while it was the first time selection for Jeremy.
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Step Back in Time features news items from The Daily Star 25 and 50 years ago.
25 years ago
Sept. 14, 1988
SIDNEY — Pietro "Pete" Basile said his new restaurant enjoyed good business on its first day of operation Tuesday, almost six months to the day after his Nina's Restaurant was destroyed in a Main Street blaze.
"Pietro's Restaurant" opened Tuesday at Basile's new Sidney Mall on Cartwright Avenue. He said he invited the Sidney Fire Department to a pre-opening celebration Sunday, with about 100 people attending.
Basile's 4,500 square-foot restaurant has 13 tables and two luncheon counters. He has 10 workers and will be hiring more, he said.
Pietro's will be similar to Nina's, Basile said, though the buffet and salad bar have been eliminated. Pietro's will also have more typically American food in addition to its Italian food, Basile said.
Basile's 11,000 square foot Sidney Mall is about half filled. Jericho Travel Center, based in Bainbridge, will be opening a second office at the mall, and other commercial enterprises expected at the mall include an ice cream parlor and possibly a jewelry store, Basile said.
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Sept. 14, 1963
Assessed values of real property in the City of Oneonta are up more than a quarter of a million dollars over last year, according to the annual tax rolls that go on public display this morning at City Hall.
Significant factors in the increase are the assessments charged against two new motels; a cut in the exemptions brought about through the sale of property by veterans, and a boost in the special franchise levies of utilities and railroad property.
The rolls, that are opened to the public at the City Clerk's office this morning, show total assessed valuation of all real property in the city to be $20,394,518. This is a $288,140 hike over the 1963 total of $20,106,378.
City Assessors, who previewed the tax rolls, explained the hike by pointing out a sizable number of new homes had been built in the area. They noted in particular new homes in the Grant Hamm development, Eastland Heights, and the Ravine Park area, and two new homes each in the First and Sixth wards.
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Stimulus funds aid programs
Chenango and Otsego counties will receive a total of more than $35,000 in stimulus funding for emergency food and shelter programs, Rep. Michael A. Arcuri, D-Utica, announced last week.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act designated $17,345 for Chenango County and $19,680 for Otsego County, stated a media release from Arcuri.
"As unemployment rates rise and hours are cut, this recovery funding will help local families and seniors hit the hardest by the economic downturn," Arcuri said.
Federal funds totaling $100 million were made available to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. The money goes to supplement food, shelter, rent, mortgage and utility assistance programs for people with nondisaster-related emergencies.
Additional jurisdictions in New York state may be selected at a later date by the EFSP State Set-Aside Committee. The EFSP National Board is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and composed of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities USA; United Jewish Communities; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Salvation Army; and United Way of America.
Students to show `wearable art'
ONEONTA _ Students in the advanced fashion-design course "Innovations in Wearable Art" at the State University College at Oneonta will present an "eco-fashion" show at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday in front of the Human Ecology Building on campus.
In the course, taught by Dr. Annacleta Chiweshe of the Human Ecology Department, students design unique garments using both traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques, presenters said.
For the eco-fashion show, students developed one-of-a-kind garments using nontraditional materials in the spirit of sustainability.
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PEORIA, Ariz. — Right-hander Erasmo Ramirez will be first on the mound Thursday when the Seattle Mariners open their 33-game Cactus League schedule against campus co-tenant San Diego at Peoria Stadium.
Ramirez, 23, is slotted for the first two innings in what amounts to the beginning of his bid to remain in the starting rotation. He was 5-3 with a 4.98 earned-run average last season in 14 games.
The Mariners have their pitching tentatively lined up for their first three games.
Left-hander James Paxton will start Friday against the Padres, while right-hander Scott Baker will start Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels.
Paxton and Baker, like Ramirez, are in the first tier of candidates, along with Taijuan Walker, for slots in the rotation behind Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma. Paxton and Baker are also scheduled for two innings.
Plans call for right-hander Blake Beavan to follow Ramirez on Thursday in a piggyback start for two innings. Right-hander Matt Palmer will fill a similar role in Friday's game behind Paxton.
Piggyback starts are when a pitcher gets a starter's full warm-up time before entering the game. If the starter exits early, a reliever usually is summoned to bridge the gap.
Also scheduled for one inning in Thursday's opener: Logan Kensing, Lucas Luetge, Tom Wilhelmsen, Joe Beimel and Danny Farquhar.
Scheduled for one inning Friday: Nick Hill, Zach Miner, Carson Smith, Charlie Furbush and Andrew Carraway.
Scheduled for one inning Saturday: Bobby LaFromboise, Mark Rogers, Yoervis Medina, Stephen Kohlscheen, Ramon Ramirez, Jonathan Arias and Logan Bawcom.
The Mariners also have set their tentative pitching plans and lineups — but not their batting orders — for Tuesday's intrasquad game, which likely will go four or five innings.
Left-hander Roenis Elias will start for one side, followed by Hector Noesi, James Gillheeney, Bawcom and Arias.
Left-hander Anthony Fernandez will start for the other side, followed by Carraway, Kohlscheen and Chance Ruffin.
The tentative lineups:
C Jesus Sucre, 1B Jesus Montero, 2B Ty Kelly, SS Brad Miller, 3B Nate Tenbrink, LF Cole Gillespie, CF James Jones, RF Stefen Romero and DH Chris Taylor; and C Manny Pina, 1B Ji-Man Choi, 2B Carlos Triunfel, SS Nick Franklin, 3B Gabriel Noriega, LF Jabari Blash (up from minor league minicamp), CF Abraham Almonte, RF Xavier Avery and DH Burt Reynolds.
Justin Smoak created a minor stir when, after avoiding arbitration, he characterized first base as his job to lose with the Mariners' offseason additions of Corey Hart and Logan Morrison.
It turns out Smoak was correct.
"I told him he's my first baseman," manager Lloyd McClendon said. "I told him that this winter. Having said that, he still has to go out and perform. I like what I see from him (this spring). He's doing a pretty darn good job.
"He's come here in great shape, and he's making the (necessary) adjustments at the plate. His (batting practice) is a lot crisper now. He's taking BP with a purpose. ...We might have something.
"It's sitting there, and we've got to get it out of him."
Sunday's highlights included a significant step for right-hander Stephen Pryor in his recovery from a torn back muscle that forced him to miss almost all of last year.
He had his first bullpen session: just 20 pitches, all fastballs, but all positive.
"At this point," Pryor said, "I don't think there is a schedule. If I throw five bullpens and feel really good, maybe I'll go into a game. Maybe it takes seven. I don't know at this point."
Pryor, 24, was 3-1 with a 3.91 ERA over 26 relief appearances as a rookie in 2012. He had seven scoreless outings last season, covering 7 innings, before suffering the injury in mid-April.
"It's going to be a day-to-day adjustment thing," he said. "See how it goes from there. … It felt good today. I didn't have any setbacks. That's always a positive."
Hernandez threw his first session of live batting. Such sessions seldom generate a lot of swings, but what few swings there were weren't good. ... Right-hander Brandon Maurer reported a lessening of the back tightness that forced him to be scratched Saturday from a scheduled session of live batting practice. But the improvement wasn't as sufficient as had been hoped to allow him to throw a bullpen workout. He'll be reevaluated Monday. … Pryor says he's down 10 pounds from last year and 20 from the end of 2012. His secret: "It's portions. Not hitting Golden Corral." … Who knows how much it means, but as the "incumbent" — that's McClendon's term — shortstop Miller gets to take batting practice with the rest of the projected starting infield of Robinson Cano, Kyle Seager and Smoak.bob.dutton@ thenewstribune.com blog.thenewstribune.com/mariners @TNT_Mariners


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Yesterday, vultures. Today, a coyote. My little street is looking more like the wild west every day.
Category Archive: A Thousand Words
Sep 27 2013
My New Neighbors, The Angels Of Death.
Well… they've got wings and they are looking over me, anyway. I discovered this morning that I have new neighbors. I had suspected them earlier, but they keep to themselves. But less than 100 meters from my front door, high in an oak tree, is a family of turkey vultures! …
Apr 13 2013
A Thousand Words: Pensive
Reading Taslima's recent posts, here and here, I was taken aback, just a bit. I mean, I really don't think we need to look to our closest relatives to see common ancestry. I took this picture a few years ago, and I can't look at it without thinking he or she is my cousin. (Mind …
Mar 24 2013
A Thousand Words: Beautiful Couple
A picture is worth a thousand words, or so I hear. This beautiful couple showed up in a local stream, in a pond just upstream of an old mill building. It's early spring (duh), and these gorgeous Hooded Mergansers are on their way north. For the time being, they are showing up wherever there is …


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By PAT GRAHAM, AP Sports Writer
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Around the league, the tight end position is a dynamic source of offensive production.
Look at New Orleans' Jimmy Graham, the NFC leader in receptions (87), or New England's Rob Gronkowski, who already has the most TD catches ever in a season by a tight end (15).
However, the tight end revolution hasn't materialized quite yet in Denver.
Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow insists he's not ignoring them, just simply taking what the defense gives him.
Of Tebow's 107 completions since taking over, only nine have been to his tight end crew of Daniel Fells, Virgil Green, Dante Rosario and Julius Thomas.
Only a few of those are memorable. Most notably, Fells' diving catch near the goal line that started the team's improbable comeback in an overtime win at Miami. That victory started a streak in which the Broncos (8-6) captured seven of nine to put themselves in a position to make the postseason for the first time since the 2005 season.
Lately, the tight end drought has been even more pronounced. They've hauled in just two passes from Tebow over the last four games.
That's quite a difference from Tebow's days at the University of Florida when he constantly connected with Aaron Hernandez, who's now with the Patriots and burned the Broncos for nine catches and 129 yards during a 41-23 win last weekend.
Tom Brady constantly looks for his tight ends. So do Drew Brees, Matt Ryan and Philip Rivers.
For some quarterbacks, the position is a reliable security blanket, somewhere to dump the ball off when the pressure is turned up. But Tebow hasn't been looking that direction.
"The defense usually dictates pretty much where I'm going with the ball," Tebow explained.
Given their unique read-option offense, the tight end usually stays in and helps block rather than run routes. When they do sneak out, Tebow is sometimes looking downfield or for a back out of the backfield. Willis McGahee, Jeremiah Johnson and Lance Ball have a combined 17 receptions from Tebow this season.
"It's all about being patient," Fells said. "We've got playmakers and our time will come."
Especially if defenses keep collapsing on the option. Green, a rookie out of Nevada, envisions a scenario where the Broncos utilize more play-action passes should teams shift their focus primarily to thwarting the run.
"If you can get guys to bite up, the tight end is going to be open," Green said.
So, stay ready?
"Always," Green said.
Not that Green is clamoring for more passes. He's perfectly content doing what he does best -- making big blocks and springing McGahee for big gains.
"To me, blocking is as rewarding as catching the ball," Green said. "Last week, you saw there were a couple of blocks so Willis could get outside. Those kind of blocks are enjoyable for me."
Still, he's studying up just in case his number is called. Green frequently watches video of San Diego's Antonio Gates and Atlanta's Tony Gonzalez, just to pick up pointers on the finer art of running precision pass patterns.
"I try to pay attention to the guys who are great route runners," he said.
Gronkowski and Hernandez are definitely in that class. They're masters at getting open.
"Those are two premier tight ends in this league and they're out there doing their thing," Fells said. "But we do have those caliber of athletes in our (tight end) room."
All they need is a chance, because they're hauling the ball in when Tebow finds them. The tight ends have been targeted 18 times by Tebow, coming up with nine receptions. That's a 50 percent success rate, which is slightly better than his percentage for the season (48.6).
"Defenses are doing what they're doing and we're doing what we're doing," Fells said. "All we can do is go out there and try to win games. Since things have been working for us, we'll roll with it.
"I think it's evident when the plays do come our way, we make 'em. We're not out there trying to be ball hogs all the time, trying to get balls thrown our way. But in this offense, when the ball does come our way we'll make those plays."
Like Tebow, offensive coordinator Mike McCoy said the tight ends aren't being purposely left out. It's just that they have other priorities.
"They have a role on this football team they're doing a good job with," McCoy said. "They're probably blocking more than they were earlier in the season. Earlier in the year, we had a lot of things designed for them. Once we changed what we were doing, maybe they were blocking a little more than they were in the past."
That sits well with them.
"When you're winning, everything else is secondary," Fells said.
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