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The urgency to forge an agreement stems from the threat of Sunni militants who barreled unopposed into Duluiyah, about 45 miles north of Baghdad, on Sunday.
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The urgency to forge an agreement stems from the threat of Sunni militants who barreled unopposed into Duluiyah, about 45 miles north of Baghdad, on Sunday.
Thousands of residents fled northern Gaza on Sunday at the urging of the Israeli military as its ground troops briefly crossed the border on a mission to destroy a launching site.
A Richmond man driving a vehicle that was reported stolen died Sunday morning when he collided with a passenger bus on Interstate 70, injuring another 19 people.
A nine-year-old Kansas girl is dead from a rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater lakes and rivers, officials say.
Attorney General Eric Holder says Sarah Palin is no better a legal analyst than a vice presidential candidate.
Two people have been killed in two days in separate lightning strikes at Rocky Mountain National Park, the park's spokeswoman Kyle Patterson confirms.
During the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain, one man decided it was a good idea to take a selfie among the bulls while running.
Federal regulations, which still classify pot as an illegal drug, make it difficult for marijuana producers to deposit their profits into traditional bank accounts.
The UN urged Iraq's leaders Saturday to overcome their deep divisions and move quickly to form a new government that can unite the country and confront a surging militant threat, warning that failure to do so 'risks plunging the country into chaos.'
The Israeli military announced Saturday night that four soldiers had been lightly wounded during a brief incursion to destroy a rocket launching site in northern Gaza.
Israel widened its air assault against the Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers on Saturday, hitting a mosque and an Islamic home for the disabled, as Palestinians said the death toll hir 135..
The deal, brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, offers a path out of what threatened to be a debilitating political crisis for Afghanistan.
A mother who was asked by police officers to leave the pit area of a concert in San Diego because they feared the 4-month-old could be injured says she was asked to leave because she had been breastfeeding her child in public.
Jack McGuire, 76, of Santa Ana caught a 482-pound Pacific halibut. McGuire struggled for 40 minutes before the giant fish was reeled in.
Dozens of companies, including Apple, Honda and Coca-Cola, have agreed to pay their suppliers more quickly in a bid to boost small businesses.
Marlene Pinnock, 51, is being treated for head injuries and emotional trauma from the July 1 confrontation.
Club drug Molly gives MDMA a bad name, but research on its medical uses are promising.
A United Airlines flight from Honolulu to Guam was diverted to the remote island of Midway because of a mechanical issue.
John Seigenthaler, a legendary Tennessee journalist, intimate confidante to two near-presidents and fierce advocate for racial equality, died Friday.
Japan's Meteorological Agency said the 6.8-magnitude quake struck 6 miles below the sea surface off the coast of Fukushima, about 120 miles northeast of Tokyo.
Obama faces an uphill climb as he pushes Congress to approve $3.7 billion to deal with tens of thousands of unaccompanied kids who've been arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. .
With the official Palestinian count of the dead passing 100, and rockets fired by militants striking Israel from the Gaza Strip and from Lebanon, Israel's prime minister on Friday brushed off a question about cease-fire efforts.
The new precautions came following an internal review of the CDC after three separate incidents of possible exposure to dangerous diseases at CDC labs and an FDA lab at the National Institutes of Health's Bethesda, Md., campus, all disclosed in the past three months.
The python was taken to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, where spokesman Ben Swan says the reptile has minor injuries but otherwise is in good shape.
The full moon this weekend will be another so-called 'Supermoon.' Look for the Supermoon both Friday and Saturday nights.
Ronald Lee Haskell, accused of killing six of seven relatives, collapsed during his first court appearance.
The driver, described as a 'kidnapper,' later crashed the car and is in critical condition.
Overuse of antibiotics could be making more of the world vulnerable to drug-resistant bacteria, especially with antibiotics used for illnesses caused by viruses, which don't respond to antibiotics.
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Underground heat from the park's super volcano combined with the warm summer sun have melted a section of a road in Yellowstone National Park, forcing its temporary closure.
Police have not charged Leanna Harris, or even named her as a suspect in her son's death, but she has retained a lawyer to represent her in the case.
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The 36 United Methodist ministers blessed a same-sex wedding in Philadelphia, defying church law. The clergy taking part intoned: 'Those whom God has joined together, let no one put asunder.'
The friction can lead to cheating and breakups, the researchers concluded. 'You're spending a lot of time on the Internet, and that's taking away from time with your partner,' said Dr. Scott Krakower.
House leaders announced that their planned lawsuit against President Barack Obama would focus on his failure to enforce provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
The decision to stop transporting Central American children and families after they are arrested in Texas halts the short-lived experiment that sparked a backlash in another city.
The crash caused public uproar about school bus safety in rural China, where children are often forced to travel far to get an education because of school closures.
Do you know who Bernardo de Galvez is? Legislation to honor the Spanish hero of the American Revolution cleared a House panel Thursday, even though some members said they had never heard of him.
Actions could include emergency aid and social services for internally displaced people inside Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador.
More than 5,000 people have been killed in Thailand's three Muslim-dominated southernmost provinces since an Islamic insurgency erupted in 2004.
The testimony of nine military officers undermines contentions by Republican lawmakers that a 'stand-down order' held back assets that could have saved the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans.
Reports of a vile smell at the teacher's home led to the discovery of the ball pythons, including 280 that were dead or dying.
Democrats pushed back against efforts by Republicans and the administration to more quickly turn the youngsters back to their home countries.
A jury found Nerusu guilty last month of first-degree murder in the slayings of his wife, their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son.
Police were still investigating and trying to piece together the life of Haskell. Initially authorities said they believed the shooting rampage was tied to his disintegrating family situation.
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There's impressive. Then there's IMPRESSIVE. That's what we saw from McBain last Wednesday night when the Ramblers demolished Lincoln-Alcona by 41 points in a Class C basketball regional final at Traverse City West.
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McBain shoots its way to quarters
There's impressive. Then there's IMPRESSIVE. That's what we saw from McBain last Wednesday night when the Ramblers demolished Lincoln-Alcona by 41 points in a Class C basketball regional final at Traverse City West.
Chris Dobrowolski: Welcome to football season
As of today, summer is officially on notice. It's days are numbered. You hate to wish the warmth and beauty of summer away, but with the Detroit Lions beginning training camp today it's hard not to start thinking fall is bearing down on us in a hurry.Continued ...
James Cook: Pistons will once again be interesting
Last year, I said the Pistons 2013-14 season would be "interesting." Not necessarily good, just interesting. And indeed they were.Continued ...
Tom Lindley: Posturing, predictions fly as SEC turns to a new season
There's plenty to enjoy about the Southeastern Conference's annual cattle call in Hoover, Ala., where media of every description join players and coaches from each of the league's 14 football teams to discuss the coming season.Continued ...
Tom Lindley: James bears the weight of Cleveland's dreams
LeBron James has done it all on a basketball court. He's a great scorer, rugged defender, proven big-play leader and champion. But that might not be enough in Cleveland, where he'll also need the powers of Merlin the Magician.Continued ...
James Cook: So I might not be a rock star, just yet
Curling looks easy. It isn't. The one consolation I can take away from a stint as a Traverse City Curling Club team replacement player is that there were no falls. A few close calls, but no biting the ice.Continued ...
- Friday, May 30, 2014
Dennis Chase: St. Francis enjoying spectacular spring
After a slow weather-related start, the prep spring sports season is closing fast, beginning this weekend with the state tennis and track finals.Continued ...
- Tuesday, May 27, 2014
James Cook: Stafford has no excuses left going into season
Now that the Lions have added wide receiver Golden Tate and spent their No. 1 pick on a potential dynamic tight end in Eric Ebron, there's no excuses for Matthew Stafford.Continued ...
- Monday, May 12, 2014
Dennis Chase: Lions did well, but secondary still a concern
The NFL draft grades are in. And, for the most part, pundits gave the Detroit Lions a B. The major criticism, of course, was that the Lions waited until late in the fourth round to pick a cornerback.Continued ...
- Tuesday, May 6, 2014
James Cook: Detroit's draft could hinge on quarterbacks
It's all about the quarterbacks. There's a lot of teams that need them, and many of the franchises picking ahead of the Detroit Lions are in that same boat.Continued ...
- Monday, April 21, 2014
Dennis Chase: Lions should take guesswork out of draft
With the NFL draft approaching, Detroit's been teasing its long-suffering fan base by bringing in defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, receiver Sammy Watkins and outside linebacker Khalil Mack for meet-and-greets.Continued ...
- Friday, April 18, 2014
Bob Gwizdz: Perfect day on the Manistee River
WELLSTON -- Tired of waiting for the St. Joseph River to clear up -- and having postponed our annual St. Patrick's Day (or thereabouts) steelhead sojourn already into April -- Jim Romine made the call: We were going to the Manistee River instead. AndContinued ...
- Thursday, April 17, 2014
Dennis Chase: Area loses one of its all-time best
Kim (Schneider) Monthei, a former All-State basketball player at Elk Rapids, passed away Monday from breast cancer at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She had just turned 42 on Saturday.Continued ...
- Saturday, April 5, 2014
Tackling some current sports news
This is the time of year for big questions. Who will win the NCAA Tournament? Can the Detroit Tigers make another playoff run?Continued ...
- Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Dennis Chase: All about numbers for Dombrowski
Baseball is a numbers game. In Dave Dombrowski's case it's about those numbers in the win-loss columns.Continued ...
- Saturday, March 22, 2014
Dennis Chase: Blast from the past with Tigers in title game
We'll crown four state champions today in high school basketball. And here's a blast from the past — Benton Harbor will be playing for its first state title since L.C. Bowen led the Tigers to back-to-back crowns in 1964-65.Continued ...
- Friday, March 14, 2014
Dennis Chase: March providing lots of memories for Red Devils
Darrin Weber barely had a voice left Thursday. That's what happens when you play four basketball games in eight days, win three on the last possession, two in overtime.Continued ...
- Wednesday, February 26, 2014
James Cook: Long game; lifetime memories
Monday's seven-overtime regional game at Howe Arena certainly will be the stuff of legend in local hockey lore, but it may have earned even loftier status.Continued ...
- Friday, January 3, 2014
Dennis Chase: Walk-ons play starring roles in Rose Bowl
Score one for the underdogs. Kyler Elsworth and Trevon Pendleton had every reason to savor — perhaps a little more than most — Michigan State's gratifying win over Stanford in Wednesday's Rose Bowl.Continued ...
- Thursday, January 2, 2014
James Cook: Schwartz' firing was a gimme
Jim Schwartz' firing was inevitable. And, it can be argued, a year too late. Schwartz' tenure with the Detroit Lions has been one of a front-runner. Each season starts out better than it ends. (Aside from 2010, when the Lions finished 4-0 after a misContinued ...
- Monday, December 16, 2013
Dennis Chase: Back to Pasadena — 60 years later
Sixty years ago, when he was a 19-year old sophomore at Michigan State, Sam Mitchell and four of his friends packed a car and drove more than 2,000 miles non-stop to California.Continued ...
- Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Dennis Chase: Gordon sensed win by swagger
When Jeremy Langford busted a 26-yard touchdown run with 2:16 remaining Saturday night, effectively sealing the Big Ten Conference football championship for Michigan State, former Spartan Eric Gordon celebrated by sending his boss an email.Continued ...
- Saturday, November 23, 2013
Dennis Chase: Is Fielder trade just start for Tigers?
So I'm at the Post Office early Friday morning when I hear two men talking stats. Baseball stats. "Talking about the Prince Fielder trade?" I inquire.Continued ...
- Tuesday, November 19, 2013
James Cook: New deer rules bring optimism to area hunters
MANTON -- Who knows if the recent regulation changes had anything to do with it, but deer hunting in the Manton area seems to have been given a jump start. And it looks like it could be even better next firearm season. The hunters based out of our faContinued ...
- Friday, November 8, 2013
Bob Gwizdz: Check your rifle before Nov. 15
Checked the calendar lately? Firearms deer season — probably the single biggest day in Michigan outdoors — is bearing down on us like a runaway train.Continued ...
- Friday, November 1, 2013
Bob Gwizdz: Go north for woodcock?
Ask anyone; woodcock are birds of the north woods, right? Go north, young man. But when you look at it from a more national, less Michigan-centric perspective, well, southern Michigan pretty much is the north woods, isn't it? I've been mulling this oContinued ...
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— Fans don't understand, nor do they appreciate game-stopping squabbles by successful professional sports leagues. Why should they? At a time when the National Football League stands as the richest product in pro sports, its referees are being kept off the field because of an unnecessary contract stalemate. In other words, a league that has money flying out of its pockets refuses to share the wealth with those who keep the game honest.
Meanwhile, the National Hockey Association, not quite as successful as the NFL but coming off a record $3.3 billion in revenues last season, seems determined to take a giant step backward with a labor lockout that has already led to the cancellation of all 61 preseason games through the remainder of this month.
Commissioner Gary Bettman delivered another shot across the bow last weekend, allowing rumors to surface that he was preparing to cancel the Winter Classic to put an exclamation point on his determination to win at all costs. The Classic is a significant NHL attraction, and the possibility of it being canceled indicates that the NHL is in no mood to negotiate.
Meanwhile, NHL players are already lining up opportunities for themselves in other leagues, further damaging the prestige of the NHL brand.
What is it about success that leads to strikes and lockouts? Why does it that appear that the more flush with revenues professional sports leagues become, the more they're likely to bicker? Pro baseball, football, basketball and hockey have all cannibalized themselves over revenue shares in the past, and obviously, it continues today.
It's a shame. One might understand some unhappiness when leagues are struggling. But when the plates should be full, events like the one occurring in the NHL are harder to justify.
To Minnesotans, the NHL lockout is doubly frustrating. Minnesota is a hockey haven, and the Minnesota Wild — a franchise that has struggled to win games in recent years — energized a loyal fan base with off-season free agent signings of stars Zach Parise and Ryan Suter.
When will we get to see what the Parise and Suter deals have wrought? Who knows?
Apart from on-ice issues, there is the economic issue. No NHL means lost sales tax revenue, job losses for hundreds of people (not just players) connected with the team, and hard times for bars and shops that depend on hockey.
Insiders tell us that Bettman is playing a game of his own. He remembers that after the 2004-2005 dispute resulted in an entire season being lost, the fans returned. He expects them to return again, and his gambit is that the players will ultimately cave just as they did then.
But the players remember 2004-2005, too. They know that if they make it a habit to capitulate, the league will become even tougher on them in the future.
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This year, fair-goers may notice a couple of new additions to the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds.
In front of the Varied Industries Building, a bench memorializing the late Judy Phillips can be seen. Another bench in her honor sits near the Free Stage.
Gene Phillips said it's "fantastic" to see these benches honoring his late wife on display for the first time at this year's Southern Iowa Fair.
Judy and Gene owned and operated Wood 'N' Stuff Crafts and Toys in Penn Central Mall together. Their booth at the Varied Industries Building has been a staple of the Southern Iowa Fair since the early 1990s.
However, Judy's history with fair activities goes back much further.
She began showing calves with 4-H way back in 1960. After attending William Penn University for a year, Judy worked at the Wilcox Library for eight years. She then worked at Pella Corporation for 30 years, where Gene said they became acquainted.
The couple were wed May 11, 1990.
From there, the Phillips' enthusiasm for the Southern Iowa Fair grew by leaps and bounds.
Gene said he decided to retire from Pella Corporation in 1993 in order to go into work on Wood 'N' Stuff. The Phillips' attended numerous craft shows at different places before deciding to set up a booth at the Southern Iowa Fair.
"The building we're sitting in now was a tent at that time," said Gene while sitting at his booth in the Varied Industries Building at the Southern Iowa Fair on Wednesday.
Because there was no way to lock up a tent at night, Gene and Judy would unpack all of their craft items in the tent each morning and pack them up each night during the fair.
Wood 'N' Stuff operated for many years in the Penn Central Mall. Gene said he and Judy would close up the store at that location each year during the fair — essentially moving their business to the fairgrounds for a week during the past five years.
Gene said he and Judy's mutual love for the Southern Iowa Fair kept them coming back to set up their display every year. He said Judy really liked being able to interact with children face to face at the fair — answering their questions about certain items at the Wood 'N' Stuff booth or just having a nice chat with them.
Many of the more popular items at the Wood 'N' Stuff booth are toys that children enjoy, noted Gene.
"My wife was a kids person," said Gene. "She just really loved kids."
The Phillips' involvement in the Southern Iowa Fair has gone beyond having a booth at the Varied Industries Building. Judy was a supervisor for the open class hobbies at the fair, said Gene.
Gene said the appeal of entering items into the open class hobbies at the fair was that a lot of fair-goers would see what contestants had spent time creating. Another area of the fair that involved not only creativity, but ingenuity was the Pine Wood Derby, which Judy also loved.
Gene noted that about three years ago, the Pine Wood Derby got going at The Southern Iowa Fair, which he and Judy sponsored. He said Judy initiated the derby at the fair and that it has been very popular.
Acknowledging every child participating in the Pine Wood Derby was a priority for Judy.
"Everybody that entered a car in any of our Pine Wood Derby things got some kid of reword," said Gene.
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Cullman County Animal Shelter Adoption hours are 9 – 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the shelter. Off site adoptions are at Pet Depot and Tractor Supply every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Cats are for adoption all the time at Pet Depot. Adoption fee is $90 for dogs/puppies and $65 for cats/kittens. This fee includes: Dogs: DA2PP, Bordetella, Strongid, General exam at the Vet, Rabies, Micro-chip and the Spay/Neuter. Cats: Fel-O-Vax IV + Calici, Strongid, General exam at the Vet, Rabies, Micro-chip and the Spay/Neuter. The shelter's foster pet program is currently in need of supplies. Donations can be dropped off on Saturdays at Pet Depot between 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. To see all of the dogs and cats at the shelter and in the foster program, please visit: www.cullmananimalshelter.petfinder.com. The shelter's foster pets program is currently in need of volunteers who would be able to transport animals to and from vet appointments. Call 256-734-5448 if able to volunteer.Contact the shelter online at email@example.com.
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Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has today acknowledged the success of the Department's Bridge to Employment programme which has seen over 60 non IT graduates recruited to IT positions since January. Welcoming Allstate Northern Ireland's successful use of the Bridge to Employment programme, Dr Farry said:
"My department has been able to assist Allstate Northern Ireland to recruit and train such a large number of graduates. Through the Bridge to Employment programme over 60 non IT graduates have gained new skills which has allowed them to enter the ICT sector. ICT is one of the priority skills areas within Northern Ireland and is experiencing significant growth. My department, through various initiatives such as the ICT Action Plan and the Software Testers Academy, will continue to provide support and assistance to meet the skills needs of the sector."
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry acknowledged the success of the Department's Bridge to Employment programme which has seen over 60 non IT graduates recruited to IT positions with All State since January. Also pictured Bro McFerran, Managing Director, All State and recent Bridge to Employment recruits (ltor) Clara McFall from Omagh, Declan Conway from Craigavon and Magdalena Bernatek from Belfast. The Bridge to Employment Programme offers a bespoke recruitment and pre-employment training service designed for employers to get new recruits job ready from day one of their employment.
The Department for Employment and Learning recognises the importance of the ICT sector for economic growth in Northern Ireland and recently published an ICT Action Plan to articulate the short, medium and long term actions required to support the ICT sector.
The Bridge to Employment Programme offers a bespoke recruitment and pre-employment training service designed for employers to get new recruits job ready from day one of their employment. The programme has been established for over 10 years and it has been used by companies in a wide range of sectors to recruit and train new staff at all levels.
During a visit to the company's Belfast site, the Minister met with the Managing Director, Bro McFerran and a number of the recently recruited graduates.
Clara McFall, from Omagh, a recent Bridge to Employment recruit to Allstate NI said:
"With little ICT knowledge, I began training in Software Development, progressing on to Project Management within three weeks. At the end of six weeks, I was offered a permanent position within Allstate NI as a Project Manager. I currently have responsibility over five projects across three sites and, although somewhat challenging, it is also thoroughly enjoyable."
Allstate Northern Ireland, formerly known as Northbrook Technology, was established in Belfast in 1998. The NI office provides software development services and business process outsourcing solutions in support of its U.S. parent's global operations.
Bro McFerran commented:
"The Bridge to Employment programme has been extremely successful for Allstate Northern Ireland, this year alone we have employed over 60 people through this programme with a 95% pass rate. This is likely to increase to over 100 before the end of the year. The programme offers a great opportunity for non IT graduates who are finding it hard to get work, to kick start their career in a well established company. Previous Bridge to Employment students have now progressed to Project Managers and Team Managers, providing a very valuable contribution to the company. We are lucky that we are still growing as a company in this current economic climate, talent is our lifeblood at Allstate and we welcome this new cohort of people to our team."
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The California Democratic Party Executive Board Sunday voted to support Proposition 30 -- the November ballot measure backed by Gov. Jerry Brown to increase the sales and income taxes -- and to oppose Proposition 38, which would increase the income tax to bolster funding for education.
In its meeting in Anaheim, the board also voted to support Proposition 34, which would end the death penalty in California;
-- Proposition 35, which would increase criminal penalties for human trafficking;
-- Proposition 36, which would make changes to the state's three strikes law; Proposition 37, which would require labeling of genetically engineered food; and
-- Proposition 40, a referendum of the new state Senate district boundaries. The board also voted to oppose Proposition 31, which would establish a two- year state budget cycle and make other changes to the state budget process;
-- Proposition 32, which would prohibit unions, corporations, government contractors and state and local government employers from spending money deducted from an employee's paycheck for political purposes; and
-- Proposition 33, which would allow insurers to offer discounts to new customers who can prove they were continuously covered over the previous five years.
The board voted to stay neutral on Proposition 39, which would change the way multistate businesses calculate how much income taxes they owe.
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On the afternoon of the show, the five members of the Stones were received by the president at his official residence, Hradcany Castle. "I didn't make any special preparations for the meeting," Keith Richards said. "I knew that your president was a straightforward and pleasant man, and this was confirmed. He's also a very funny guy. What did we talk about? We just made small talk. It's hard to have a conversation with someone you're meeting for the first time in your life, especially when you're surrounded by cameras."
Jagger came a bit more prepared. "I haven't read his plays, but I know his essays and some smaller things, including his brilliant letter to President Husak," he said. "I also know one of his recent books, a long dialogue that was just published in our country. In it, he asks whether he will catch a second wind in his writing or whether he's doomed to repeating himself, and he says he doesn't know. So I told him I thought the problem was solved now. The second wind has come with his presidency, and he doesn't have to worry that it won't come again to Havel the writer.
"But there wasn't really much conversation," continued Jagger, sipping a mineral water. "These official events are a bit unhappy occasions. The day before, we met Mrs. Havel in a restaurant, and that was the right way to do it."
For Jagger, the highlight of the visit was the group's appearance with the president on the castle's balcony, a place from which the Czech people are used to hearing news, both good and bad, of great import. But on this day, the Stones just waved hello to the people crowding the courtyard below, and the fans responded with an enthusiastic cry, a small taste of what was to come later in the evening at the stadium.
The Strahov Stadium is the largest in the world, with a capacity of 300,000. Early on, the concert's organizers had agreed to use just one-third of it for the Stones show, limiting ticket sales to about 100,000. Two days before the concert, it wasn't clear whether the show would be sold out. Tickets were priced at 250 crowns each (about $10), a modest amount by Western European and American standards. But for the Czech budget, that price represented about a tenth of the average monthly income.
"Are the tickets too expensive?" Jagger asked. "We won't earn one thin dime, and even if the tickets were priced double, we would still be losing money. That's a problem with doing concerts in Eastern Europe — the tickets are too expensive for you, and we're losing money."
In the end, the price was a bargain for tourists, and tickets were also sold in Hungary, Austria, Poland and Germany. About 10,000 fans came from Hungary alone — an ironic reminder of the times when thousands of young Czech music fans would make their way to Budapest almost monthly to see bands that could not play in their own country.
The huge stage set, built by a team of British and Hungarian workers, with some assistance from Czech scaffold builders, looked almost minuscule on the stadium's immense field. But the crowd, which finally numbered about 107,000, made up for that. The audience gave a lukewarm welcome to Czech singer Vladimir Misik and Etc., one of the bands that had suffered through the unpleasant experience of the past regime. The response was a little more enthusiastic for the Dan Reed Network, the American band that preceded the Stones. Then, at 9:30 p.m., a thundering overture and fireworks announced the arrival onstage of the Rolling Stones, playing "Start Me Up."
After 135 minutes — during which spectators managed to get wet from the rain and then dry again from the heat of the crowd — the show was over. The Rolling Stones had played a great concert, keeping a promise Keith Richards had made earlier. "We really care about this concert," he'd said. "We'll try to play the best we can."
The dreams of three generations of Czech music freaks had come true.
At 1:00 a.m., as I rode from the stadium to the subway, which was kept open past midnight for the first time in its existence, a cavalcade of cars with a white BMW in the middle passed me. President Havel had been held up for a while after the concert. He had to send a cable to the group, which had departed immediately for London, once again using his plane. The message he relayed to the Stones said that as he was listening to them, he realized that their music deals with many of the same things that he's been fighting for, with his life and his work. And that, perhaps, was the best critique of the night.
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This truck has been babied since I've owned it. Never towed, never thrashed, never been off road. I've heard of lemons but I think this is more of a general quality issue. Seems excessive for a truck with 115,000km. I have a Ford with 150 k, and no issues. I make sure I bring this up with the 100 or so people I encounter each week in my sales territory. Hey GM, is this what you are still selling? GM is the worst scam out there. Talk about BUYER BEWARE!
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martian Posts: 220You are right-I have always wondered why the do mestic 4-cyl engines were so crappy (compared to the japanese ones). The Honda fours would rev smoothly, and sounded nice-while GM gave us V-8's sawed in half. The GM 4's were noisey, didn't like to rev, and just sounded cheap! Likewise with FORD and Chrysler. My x had an OMNI with the VW-built 4-it was a great car! Why didn't the big 3 just build a good german or japanese 4 under license? I used to cringe whenever I got a rental car Cavalier-those engines were lousy!
I think the Bug's horizontally opposed OHV four was okay for its time, especially before pollution controls. Sure, it was noisy, in part because it was air cooled, but it was smooth. I found the noise more pleasant than objectionable. Ah, that brings back memories of when you could identify brands from their sound. It was kind of neat. Now engines are so muffled that you can't tell one from another.
I can tell only a few---a Porsche, a Ferrari, a Subaru (older ones) a diesel car of course, and a Chrysler product (usually). But once it's on the road, distinctive sounds aren't so varied anymore in automobiles I don't think. I can still hear a Porsche on the road, like a 400 HP vacuum cleaner, and of course a Ferrari like the screaming banshees of hell, and a Harley, like a pile of nuts and bolts rattling around in a clothes dryer. :P
fintail Posts: 33,515I have noticed that starting sound too, esp Hondas and 80s-90s V6 Fords.
For engine noise, a Porsche is unlike anything else - I can hear it a mile away, Subarus sound like souped up lawnmowers to me, and the GM 2.8 or 3.1 has an awful note to it. Old diesel MB have their own tune as well.
Circling back on whether Boxters are girlie, it may depend on which part of the country you're evaluating. I randomly took note of the person behind the wheel in Montgomery County, MD, adjoining Washington, DC, and my early findings suggest that five out of five Boxters that I observed were driven by guys. Let me hasten to add that this is a tiny sample, too small to be representative, of course. Also, in four more cases I couldn't see inside well enough (top was up and glass was heavily tinted, was too far away, or going to fast, etc.) to identify the gender of the driver. So these are early, somewhat inconclusive returns, because we know for sure that a certain percentage of Boxter drivers in Montgomery County are women.
I may check further, for the heck of it, and report back.
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"We have more than 120 vendor booths this year – 92 inside and 35 outside," said Patty Swearingen, county director for the Mississippi State University Extension Service. "All items for sale are homemade."
Quite an advance from the early days of the annual arts and crafts extravaganza. Started as a fundraiser for the homemaker clubs' projects, the event was held at the Mississippi/Alabama State Fair Grounds in its early years. It was eventually moved to its current location, the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park.
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Sammamish Police responded to two groups of reports of pumpkin damage on Saturday, Nov.4. One smash-fest was mostly mischievous, but the other caused damage to at least three cars.
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In a separate series of smashings, four teens were questioned after police responded to a rash of reports of damaged pumpkins, which unfortunately ended in a man's storm door being smashed along with his pumpkin. They had thrown the pumpkin at his storm door in front of his house and smashed the glass. Police contacted the teens, who admitted they had broken some pumpkins but at first denied damaging the window; but one of the boys eventually took the blame for the damage, though his father told police the boy didn't do it but was taking the rap for the group. He was given a warning. The damage to pumpkins spanned about two dozen houses up and down 250th Ct SE, Se 18th St, 249th Pl SE, SE13th Pl, 247th Pl SE, 249th Pl SE, 250 Pl SE. SE 22nd Ct, SE21st Pl, 248th Pl SE, and 251 Pl SE.
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Larceny: A 23-year-old Sammamish man was arrested for allegedly stealing about $200 from a locked box at Plateau Shell, where he was employed, but had not come to work for about two weeks. The store turned over security video as evidence that he was possibly responsible for the theft.
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Mauser Rifle, $2000 cash stolen from home: a Sammamish couple living on the 24200 block of SE 28th reported a theft, that they discovered, but were not sure when it happened. They say they do not regularly lock the residence.
Auto theft, sort of?: A Sammamish resident living on the 400 block of 245th Ave SE reported that her 2005 Audi A4 had been stolen, but then she discovered it was parked a couple of doors down; it was unlocked and it was obvious someone had gone through the interior contents. There was a screwdriver on the front passenger seat, as well as a backpack in the front seat that didn't belong to here. Inside the backpack were tools, a flashlight and a car stereo. The woman and her husband had left a spare key for the car under the floor mat, and it was taken by the unknown suspect.
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The president of Florida A&M University submitted his resignation Wednesday, the same day the university was sued by parents of a drum major who died during a hazing. It was unclear if the two events were related.
James Ammons announced the resignation, which takes effect Oct. 11, in a letter to the chairman of the university's governing board. He said his decision came after "considerable thought, introspection and conversations with my family."
Champion's parents applauded the move, calling it part of a necessary "house cleaning" at the university.
Members of the Marching 100 band were surprised by the news.
"I'm really shocked. He's been saying he'd stick by it. I'm really shocked. He was headstrong on sticking with the band and 426 getting hazing eradicated," said Joshua Plummer.
"I didn't know about it," said Matthew Nadekow. "It's a surprise. He fought for everything going on."
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Solomon Badger, the Chairman of the Board, left Channel 4 a voicemail about the decision.
"It saddens me the president made decision, but that's his choice. And I applaud the fact he seems to put FAMU ahead of his own personal goals. If anything to do with the Champion matter, it's in litigation, on advice of counsel, I can't comment on that," said Badger.
The president's departure is the latest in a series of blows to the university that has seen its image badly bruised by Champion's death, the suspension of the band until 2013 and the springtime resignation of its veteran director.
Eleven FAMU band members face felony hazing charges, while two others face misdemeanor counts for alleged roles in Champion's hazing. They have pleaded not guilty. Their trial is scheduled to begin the same month as Ammons' resignation, in October.
Dreams of playing in the now-disgraced Marching 100 band used to draw students to apply to the university as much if not more than the school's academic program, and the same professional performances that led it to play at Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations were a huge attendance draw at football games.
An alumnus and former top administrator of the school, Ammons was first hired to help steady FAMU in the wake of financial woes and threats to its accreditation.
But Champion's death put a spotlight on a hazing culture that he and other top FAMU officials have been unable to eradicate.
Ammons suspended the band right after Champion's death. He announced in May that the suspension would stay in effect for at least one more school year as officials moved ahead with trying to eliminate the hazing culture that surrounded the band.
Veteran band director Julian White was fired last year, but then his dismissal was placed on hold while the criminal investigation unfolded. He insisted that he did nothing wrong and fought for months to get reinstated. He changed his mind in May and decided to retire after it was revealed that at least 100 band members were not students when Champion died.
The school's trustees gave Ammons a vote of no-confidence in June, after questioning his leadership in several areas, including what some saw as his lax attitude toward hazing and management of the band prior to Robert Champion's death in November.
At the time, Ammons said he would stay on the job, and he immediately recommended stringent new eligibility requirements for membership in the band.
Champion died in November after being beaten by fellow band members during a hazing ritual aboard a bus parked outside an Orlando hotel following a football game against the school's archrival.
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Cellar/Tasting Notes The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is lush, sweet and inviting. Today the 2007 doesn't quite have the sheer visceral thrill and excitement of the 2006, but it more than makes up for that with its early approachability. Dark red berries, spices and crushed flowers are layered into the finish. There..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Poured from the special anniversary bottle, the 2010 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a truly outstanding wine that leaves a lasting memory for those who are lucky enough to enjoy it. What stands out is the absolutely seamless-seamless-seamless (yes, it's worth repeating three times) integration of..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "This offers fresh herbs and berries on the nose, with hints of coffee and vanilla. Full-bodied, soft and fruity, with a green olive undertone and lots of new wood. Builds on the palate. Tannic. Merlot."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Here's a "wow" wine you won't easily forget. Messorio is all Merlot, and happily delivers the softness, richness and overall opulence that we love in this noble grape variety. What elevates this particular expression and vintage is the true elegance and sophistication evident here. This is..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2010 Solaia puts on an incredible show that hits all the senses and keeps your unyielding attention for as long as there is wine in the bottle. There are various ways to describe the bouquet. First, is the wines sweet side, as this beautiful 75-20-5 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The gorgeous 2004 Ornellaia is a great way to start this tasting. A lively dark ruby, it is a vibrant effort bursting with expressive aromatics and layered, well-delineated fruit, showing much purity on the palate and closing with a long, finessed finish. Readers hoping to catch this wine's full..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2001 Ornellaia (magnum) offers up violets, black cherries, minerals and earthiness in a big, structured style. The wine's sheer intensity and thrust are nothing short of remarkable. Ideally, readers will give the 2001 another few years in bottle; as it is truly majestic stuff but will..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2000 Messorio shows off wonderful inner perfume in its ripe, dark cherries, grilled herbs, leather, licorice and espresso. The 2000 is just a touch more forward in its aromas and flavors than in its tannins, as it remains powerful, intense and tightly coiled. It is a big, fruit-driven wine in..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2001 Messorio is virtually impossible to fully appreciate in this setting because it is so many years away from maturity. The fruit is breathtaking in its beauty but remains quite primary, with only the subtlest hints of early tertiary nuance coming through from time to time. The finish is..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2004 Messorio is clearly the most complete of these 2004s. It is a remarkably elegant Messorio endowed with a seamless, layered personality that exudes generous dark plums, prunes, mint, licorice, smoke, chocolate and toasted oak. Despite its considerable appeal, it is a powerful, structured..


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Nine consecutive weeks on tour with only two days off. For those doing the math, that adds up to sixty-one shows in sixty-three days. That's the type of grueling tour schedule we're talking about. It's nearly unprecedented to put together a calendar like that, because who would believe it could be done? Even the most mundane of desk jobs requires more than two days off in a two-month span. Nevertheless, nine weeks with two days off is exactly what Soilwork and company were doing for the North American leg of their tour in support of their newest record, "The Living Infinite." The show I saw was the last of the sixty-one.
The tour had been besieged with issues ranging from the mundane to the sorrowful to the bizarre. Guitar virtuoso Jeff Loomis was the victim of theft, having much of his equipment stolen. Sadly, Loomis also lost his father while on tour, yet the man soldiered on, missing only four shows. Bay Area thrashers Bonded by Blood were also on the bill, but missed the end of the tour when their van broke down and they could no longer continue. The last bands standing for the tour's final engagement were Hatchet, Blackguard, Jeff Loomis and Soilwork. Blackguard vocalists Paul Ablaze told me before the show that every artist is struck with mixed emotions on the final evening. He said that on one hand, every band recognizes that this is their final chance to make an impression and deliver a roof-tearing performance, but also that everyone is distracted by that little voice in the back of your head that reminds you that you can go home tomorrow. The challenge, for the sake of the fans, is to ignore the latter and embrace the former.
The night began with Hatchet, the thrash revival band who are common battery mates of Bonded by Blood. As far as thrash revival goes, Hatchet isn't so different from the bands you've seen before, but what sets them apart is their pure effort. Hatchet, led by singer Julz Ramos, gives themselves completely to their music, particularly when showing off their newest release, "Dawn of the End." They rocked through the title track of that album and through its breakneck closer "Vanishing Point," never stopping or showing any signs of exhaustion. Stylized with guitar acrobatics, Hatchet would have fit in well with the burgeoning heyday of thrash, and could have held their own with the likes of Exodus, Testament or Nuclear Assault.
Then we come to Blackguard. Frequent readers know my thoughts already, but this tour has been met with bubbling anticipation for Blackguard's still-to-come album "Storm," due out nebulously in the fall. Asked about the album, Paul Ablaze told me that it's basically done, at least as far as the writing is concerned. The only holding point so far is that the band's near-constant touring schedule hasn't afforded them the time to get into the studio. Paul did say though, that Blackguard will be taking about six months off to recharge and prepare for the new release and that a solid block of ten days had already been set aside for the recording. While not a direct sequel to their last album "Firefight," Paul did promise that "Storm" will possess some elements that continue the story of the SONG "Firefight." So, with all that as a backdrop, we move to Blackguard's performance on this night.
There are few bands I have seen who bring more energy to the stage than Blackguard. To talk to Paul about finding quiet time for songwriting at his cottage, then see him leaping back and forth like a maniac on stage is to recognize the sometimes duplicitous nature of man. No monitor speaker or stand is too tall for the members of Blackguard to stand on and appear larger than life. Just as they always do, Blackguard had won over the crowd within the first seven or eight minutes of their set (the pit went from one to five to twenty pretty quickly,) which began naturally with "Firefight." It's impossible not to feel the infectious surge of Paul and his bandmates, as they rip through "Wastelands" and "The Fear of All Flesh."
Much to the crowd's surprise, there were two new selections on display, including the powerful and artistic "Rise." If the fresh sound of the new singles is to be believed, "Storm" may portend the hoped-for blending of the symphony and size of "Profugus Mortis" with the crunch and punch of "Firefight." It was a promising night for Blackguard.
Following that, the lights dimmed and there was Jeff Loomis, the guitar genius formerly of Nevermore. Accompanied by his very capable rhythm guitarist and bassist, Loomis took the stage and immediately began assaulting the crowd with guitar arpeggios faster than most can imagine. I have a great deal of respect for Loomis' decision not to have a vocalist. After all, it makes logical sense. If guitar theatrics are your centerpiece, then why try to find a singer who you probably won't like or won't fit your music? Just go without and remove the ambiguity. Makes sense to me.
Unfortunately, the drawback of being an act based solely on guitar acrobatics is that it can be hard to hold the attention of the crowd for long stretches at a time. It's not Loomis' fault. Unless you're Buckethead with a crazy gimmick, the crowd grows listless without a big chorus or a familiar hook to react to. As Loomis and company tore the cover off "Miles of Machines," his guitar soared, but I couldn't help but notice that phones began to come out and people started checking them. It's a shame really, because Loomis can clearly play. His marquee moment was during "Shouting Fire at a Funeral," which is the track from his solo career that best uses the tone of his instrument to tell a full story. His talent in undeniable, it's just unfortunate that he may not be able to capture the imagination on stage without a gimmick.
Which brings us to the headliner, Soilwork. Seven years ago I saw Soilwork for the first time, in front of a crowd of roughly fifty people and was concerned that despite their best efforts, the paltry crowd meant that Soilwork would never play the US again. Now in 2013, I'm glad I was wrong, and the crowds have grown by leaps and bounds into the hundreds. Let me take a minute to single out drummer Dirk Verbeuren, who not only did double duty playing for Jeff Loomis, but is the closest thing to a human overclocked processor. He never stops, never rests and seems capable of playing about twenty-five different beats at once.
Soilwork naturally showcased their newest double album with big hitters like "Spectrum of Eternity," and "Parasite Blues," but also mixed in a lot of the two albums "A Predator's Portrait" and "Natural Born Chaos." "Like the Average Stalker" made an early appearance between "Living Infinite" cuts, and "Follow the Hollow" was mixed in the first half as well. Of course, there were the requisite inclusions of material from "Figure Number Five" and the anthemic "Stabbing the Drama," which came in the form of "Overload" and "Weapon of Vanity."
Soilwork is a curious band in that they do not have automatic pieces of their set list for any show. Their set can be comprised of near anything and often is, pulling together the different phases of their career into a web of selected songs. With that said, some of the song selection on this night seemed unusual, eschewing the potential crowd-moving thunder of "Living Infinite I" in favor of tracks like "Tongue" and "This Momentary Bliss." Known for huge hooks and gigantic choruses, Soilwork passed on the chance to truly take the roof off the venue by not utilizing their title track.
To that end, I have seen Soilwork have great nights, but at the end of this tour, Soilwork exhibited a couple signs of fatigue. That's not to say that the band was mailing it in, far from it. Partly limited by the diminutive stage size, it seemed like Bjorn Strid cut some corners vocally, opting to scream rather than sing cleanly in a few spots, and biting off some notes that we're accustomed to hearing held longer. They crushed it in spots, like for "Black Star Deceiver," but after the slog of a tour they've been going through, Soilwork picked their moments.
With all that though, the band came alive in their encore, maxing out one final push of inimitable power, feeding the crowd the pure electricity of "Final Fatal Force" and "Late for the Kill, Early for the Slaughter." Finally, with one last surge, Soilwork dug deep (no pun intended,) and channeled all their fury for the gigantic pummeling that is "Stabbing the Drama." Soilwork had saved their best for last, pushing metal out of their amps with confidence and rage, bringing the show to a close with a raucous, worth-the-price-of-admission encore.
This leg of the tour may be over, but you never know when they'll be back on the road. Soilwork and Blackguard in particular don't take a lot of time off, and if you haven't seen them yet, or want to see them again, I'm confident you'll get another chance soon.


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This seems to be the weekend of owls in the Triangle. Several parks are hosting programs designed to teach children about these solitary hunters who live all around us but are seldom seen.
• At 10 a.m. Saturday at Umstead State Park in Raleigh, a ranger will read the classic childrens book Owl Moon, the story of a father and child who take a snowy moonlight hike in search of owls. Afterward, children will learn about the owls that live in the park.
The program will last about 90 minutes and registration is required. Call 919-571-4170.
• At 4 p.m. at Wilkerson Nature Preserve in North Raleigh, there will be another opportunity to learn about these nocturnal birds.
During a 90-minute program, children will get to dissect an owl pellet, which is a lump of feathers, fur and bones that an owl regurgitates after swallowing its prey whole. By cutting open the pellets, children can discover the bones of the owls last meal.
They will also get to make an owl craft, learn about the owls that live in the nature preserve and learn to hoot like an owl. If they are lucky, they might spark a bit of conversation with a real owl.
The program is best for children ages 6 to 9, and the cost is $3 per child. Register by calling 919-996-6764.
• Last, if you want to recreate the magical nighttime hike from the book Owl Moon, Falls Lake in Wake Forest will give you an opportunity on Saturday at 8 p.m. a night when the moon will be nearly full.
A ranger will lead families on a night hike around Sandling Beach, where they can listen for the calls of screech owls, barred owls and great horned owls that live nearby. The hike will end with a camp fire and smores.
Meet outside the Sandling Beach gate at 8 p.m., wearing warm clothes and hiking shoes and carrying a flashlight. Before you go, RSVP to Kate Boysen at firstname.lastname@example.com.
MLK Day activities
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the Cary Arts Center is offering a fun way for families to celebrate his legacy this weekend.
From 3-7 p.m. Saturday, the center will host the MLK Jr. Dreamfest, a musical tribute to the great civil rights leader. The day will include dance, song and spoken word. There will be poetry readings, a musical presentation by a Shaw University music professor and a family frolic dance led by a DJ.
The event is free and open to the public. For information, call 919-460-4963.
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July 30, 2014
UPDATE 8/14/06: Police say a viewer's tip helped them identify and catch the woman pictured in the surveillance video below. Kimberly Hunt was arrested on Friday at her home on Avon Street in Charleston. Detectives charged Hunt with 16 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card. The charges, however, are only a misdemeanor since the total amount of the alleged crimes is less than $1,000. Hunt was granted bond and is awaiting a court hearing.
Police say she went on a shopping spree with someone else's credit card. In fact, detectives say the stolencard was used at least 17 times. Now, they need your help to identify and catch the suspect.
The Charleston Police Department has named the woman pictured one of Charleston's Most Wanted. These pictures are from Monday at the Exxon at Florida Street on the west side. Police say the card was stolen out of a car on the east end--and then used all over town.
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HOUSTON – There are plenty of smartphone apps and websites that claim they'll help you lose weight, but few turn the process into a social game where you compete against your friends.
Fitocracy launched in 2010 with just a few users, but now it has 400,000 – thanks in part to its iPhone app. (Its makers say an Android version is on the way.)
You can sign up for Fitocracy, for free, using an e-mail address or you can link it directly to your Facebook account. Using the iPhone app, you can plan your fitness goals and track your daily workouts.
Each time you work out, you earn points, unlock achievements, and "slay the laziness dragon." All of these points add up, because in the end, you're competing against whoever you choose to friend on the social network.
Obviously, this method isn't for everyone, since you may not want people to know how much you weigh or how much you work out. For some people, however, this is just the motivation they need. Many users even post somewhat revealing photos of their progress.
The good news is you don't have to have a smartphone to compete. Even just going to fitocracy.com you can track and share your workouts.
For those of you with a smartphone, you'll be glad to know the social network even links up with other popular fitness apps to share and track data – for instance – apps that use GPS to track how much you run.
Here are some other popular fitness apps:
>> Runkeeper (GPS tracking for runners)
>> Smartrunner (GPS tracking for runners, calories burned)
>> Endomondo (real time tracking of cycling, running)
>> Lose It! (tell it how much you want to lose, it'll tell you what you need to do)
Of course, you always want to check with your doctor before you start a new diet or workout regiment.


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CDC: Almost 17% of Children Are Obese
January 2010
In 2007-2008 almost 17% of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years were obese, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. Low income children and adolescents are more likely to be obese than their higher income counterparts, but the relationship is not consistent across race and ethnicity groups. Most obese children and adolescents are not low income. This data brief presents the most recent national data on childhood obesity and its association with poverty income ratio and education of household head. Results are presented by sex and race and ethnicity.
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As the holiday spirit settles over the area, several annual food, toy and monetary charitable efforts are kicking into high gear to help the less fortunate in our community this holiday season.
We've rounded up several holiday drives that will allow you to give back locally. If you know of others, please share them in the comments.
Worth Township
Christmas Care
The Worth Township Youth Commission is sponsoring its annual Christmas Care program for families experiencing financial difficulties. In the past, Worth Township has helped hundreds of families through donations. New toys and "gently used" coats will be accepted by the Youth Commission at its office, 11601 S. Pulaski, Alsip, beginning through December 21.
Families in need can apply for the program by filling out an application at the township offices. You can call 371- 2900, ext. 45, for more information on donating or applying.
Toy Drive
For the fourth year, Abby Casciato will be hosting a toy drive for Advocate Hope Children's Hospital. Held at the Rhino Bar, 10330 S. Western Ave., on Dec. 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the drive will collect toys for patients at the hospital. This year's event will be co-hosted by Emily Beazley, a 10-year-old who is battling cancer herself. Drink specials and raffles will be available at the drive. A flyer is attached to this article.
Mount Greenwood
Marie's Cafe
Starting on Nov. 23 through Dec. 21 Marie's Cafe, 3660 West 111th St., will be collecting toys for Advocate Hope Children's Hospital. A tree will be set up and where customers can leave gifts. Everyone who donates will receive a free fountain drink. On Dec. 9 Santa Claus will pay a visit to Marie's from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for pictures.
Evergreen Park
The Evergreen Park Youth Commission's annual coat drive runs until Nov. 30. You can drop off new or gently used coats to the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th Street. Call 708-229-3377 for more information.
Oak Lawn
Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ in Oak Lawn is providing individuals or families a chance to "adopt a child" by providing Christmas gifts a number of children. Each participating donor will be notified of the age and wants of a particular child. The donor will purchase and wrap gifts for that child and bring them to church. Gifts will be then be distributed through Children's Home + Aid in Chicago. To adopt a child, contact email@example.com or call 708-422-4200 by November 30.
Alternative Christmas
At Pilgrim Faith Church's "Alternative Christmas" market you can purchase a water buffalo for a farmer in Bangladesh, clean water for a village in Sierra Leone or starter beehives or flocks of chicks and all sort of other gifts that will help persons will few resources become self-sufficient. Or maybe you would prefer to give a sewing machine so a woman can start her own business or warm blankets like the one recently distributed in New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy. Your gift will both honor your loved one "who doesn't really need anything" and give a leg up to someone far away who just needs a little help to be able to earn a living. The "Alternative Christmas" market is open about 10:30 am each Sunday during December at
Donate New Stuffed Toys to Comer's
Donations of new stuffed animals are being accepted at the Oak Lawn Senior Center at 5330 W. 95th St. that will be donated to young patients at Comer Children's Hospital. Stuffed toys must be brand new and still have their tags. Drop them off between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Dec. 7.
Sharing and Caring
Members Oak Lawn Municipal Employee Credit Union, along with Tinley Park village employees, are collecting non-perishable food items; coats, jackets, boots and other wintergear; children's toys and gift cards to such stores at Jewel, Fairplay, Target and Kmart to be distributed to LOCAL families. Collection boxes have been placed all around Oak Lawn Village Hall and at Shirey Cadillac. Please drop off donated gift cards at the credit union in the basement of Oak Lawn Village Hall during business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Donated items will be distributed to COURAGE at St. Germaine; Together We Cope and Pilgrim Faith UCC Food Pantry.Donations accepted up until Dec. 21.
Oak Lawn Park Dist. Toy and Clothing Drive
The Oak Lawn Park District's ., is holding a toy and gently used clothing drive now until Thursday, December 20th. Donations will be distributed to Advocate Children's Hospital, Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS), and Toys for Tots. For more information, please contact 708-857-2200.
Palos Heights
Jerry Lemon Food Drive
Students and staff gather food and deliver turkeys, stuffing and canned goods to local families. This effort is named for the Shepard High School teacher who started it in the 1980s. Jerry Lemon, a health teacher, had asked students to bring in food labels to discuss nutrition. Many simply brought in the canned goods with labels attached and Lemon started donating them to local charities. He managed the driver for 20 years before his retirement in 2008.
Those from the community who wish to help can bring canned goods to school through mid-December. Shepard is located at 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights.
Palos Park
Palos Park Police/Palos Township Community Food Drive
The organizers behind this community-wide food drive want to have plenty of donations to distribute by Thanksgiving and continue collecting until Christmas. Residents can drop off nonperishable holiday foods at the Palos Park Police Department, 8999 W 123rd.
Suggested non-perishable items include, but are not limited to, rice, cereal, canned vegetables, pasta, soup, pasta sauce, peanut butter and jelly.


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By Corbin Hosler
The Norman Transcript
SHAWNEE — Norman North accomplished more than any team in school history. The Timberwolves won 22 regular-season games and advanced to the state tournament for just the fourth time in program history. More than that, they earned a trip to the state title game for the first time in North's 16-year history.
But the magic ran out on Saturday, as the T-Wolves fell 5-1 to a juggernaut Owasso squad that completed the first perfect season in the history of Class 6A, finishing its run with a 36-0 record.
"This has been an extremely special group that's taken us to new heights and put Norman North on the map," coach Brian Aylor said. "They play the game hard and play the game the right way. Today we just ran into a team that was destined for greatness."
Part of that greatness came from Rams pitcher Braden Webb, who was dominant on Saturday after spending much of the last month battling a hamstring injury. The junior pitched a complete game, striking out four batters and forcing the T-Wolves into a number of ground balls. North managed just three hits on the night, with several would-be base hits taken away by diving defensive plays.
"He's just a gamer," Owasso coach Larry Turner said of Webb. "And our defense made some great plays. (Going undefeated) is just really hard to comprehend. I told the kids it won't sink in for a while so enjoy the moment."
The Rams weren't the only team to make several highlight-reel defensive plays, but they were the only team to avoid the costly errors. Owasso's first baserunner of the game came on a North error on a routine ground ball and eventually allowed the Rams to jump out 2-0, while another error in the fifth inning brought in two more runs for the Rams to stretch the lead to 5-1.
Brad Kinsey, who pitched almost four innings in Thursday's first-round victory, started the game for North and gave up just one earned run in four-plus innings of work before three other T-Wolves split the remaining pitches.
With Owasso up 2-0 in the first inning, North plated its only run of the game in signature Timberwolves' fashion. Luke Jones led off the inning with an infield hit on a bunt and then stole second. Nick Basquine followed up with a sacrifice bunt to advance the runner, and Daniel Herron brought him in on another bunt while also taking first base on the play.
But Herron was caught stealing, the first of two times that happened in the game, and Owasso added another run in the third. That set the stage for the fifth inning when a misfielded ball in right field allowed the Rams to bring in two more.
"You could feel the energy dissipate after that play in the fifth inning," Aylor said. "But our guys didn't give up. We set the tone in the first inning that we were here for real, and our guys fought to the last out. You've just got to tip your hat to Owasso."


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Tips to Select the Best Flower Girl Dress Wisely and Precisely
Centuries ago, flower girl dress used to be the major attraction point in the wedding parties. Today too, attraction of these dresses is same. As soon as moms get the invitation for the wedding function, where their lovely daughter has to be bride's companion, they start planning for buying a pretty flower dress. The stores offer wide range of fashionable flower dresses but buying the trendiest or the costliest dress doesn't serve the purpose well.
If you buy the best suitable dress, guests not only appreciate the look of your daughter but also praise your fashion sense. This is the best time to use all your skills to make your selection perfect and to establish your image as a fashion conscious smart mom. Every mom likes this social image and you too would be so. The following tips will help you to optimize your selection without being confused at the dress stores.
Satin Chocolate and Pink color sleeveless gown with large cummerbund sash at waistline are in good demand. These dresses are available in two options. Either you may have this dress with chocolate bodice and pink trim or with pink bodice and chocolate trim. Crafted with jewel neckline and pure satin bodice with an organza overlay Pie girl dress is also in good demand. Satin Bodice Dress with Beaded Waistband; Basket Braid Hemline; Shimmer Stripe Satin & Organza Dress; Classic Organza Dress with Satin Sash; Organza Tier Dress with Beaded Bodice; All Satin Gown with Pick-Up Tufts & Color Sash; Satin Empire A-line Dress with Color block Hem and Satin Dress with Bubble Hemline & Ribbon Sash etc are also good options to be considered. Read the rest of this entry »
Elegant Flower Girl Dresses – Make Your Wedding Ceremony Shine
As one of the most precious parts of a wedding, flower girl will make every guest at the ceremony smile a big smile. So it is also important to choose very pretty flower girl attire to make her look really adorable and elegant.
When she totters her way, scattering rose petals ahead of the bride, she will certainly draw the special attention from the guests on the spot. It is the fact that what the flower girl looks sets the tone of your happiest occasion.
Referred to the style, a traditional party dress with a crinoline is a wonderful choice for a wedding of almost any level of formality. And the ideal length for that little gown is below the knee or tea length. Never choose the floor length as it looks like a miniature bride and is really creepy rather than cute! Also there are no dresses for little girl that are too tight or even remotely sexy. The little girls at wedding, in particular, are usually on the side of being more conservative and traditional.
For the colors, typically, the dress for flower girl will either be in the same shade of white or ivory as the wedding dress, or it will be in the color that the bridesmaids are wearing. If you prefer to the idea of the white dress, add a sash in the same hue of the bridesmaid dresses to tie your bridal party together. However, the all-white dresses are the most formal, and they may have some details that similar to the embellishments found on the bridal gown, like lace, embroideries, etc. Read the rest of this entry »