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Cellar/Tasting Notes Giacosa's Roero Arneis is a dark, straw-yellow color with an intense bouquet of fine and elegantly fruit reminiscent of peach, apricot, citrus as well as acacia flowers. On the palate, it is a fresh and fragrant flavor with a soft opulent structure.
Cellar/Tasting Notes Tre Stelle Barbaresco is a blend of various Barbaresco crus from the Montaribaldi estate. Situated in an enviable position on the summit of a hill, Montaribaldi enjoys a sunny exposition that produces some of the best fruit in Piedmont, offering both favorable climate and richness of..
Cellar/Tasting Notes The 2007 Barbaresco presents with a garnet-red color with orange highlights. The wine exhibits a violet bouquet that is ethereal and intense. On the palate it is dry, quite tannic, fine, elegant, demanding but velvety and well-balanced.
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The Associated Press
Players on both Super Bowl teams say they are confused about when a hit is legal by NFL standards.
Rules designed to make the game safer are also making players uncertain about which hits are considered clean and which ones could lead to a fine.
San Francisco tight end Vernon Davis wondered if two-hand touch is in the future for the NFL.
"I think the rules will change a lot," he said Tuesday. "There's already no helmet to helmet. Might be flag football, maybe."
Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard, one of the league's hardest hitters, warned against trying to take collisions out of the game, as long as they are clean.
His 49ers counterpart, All-Pro Dashon Goldson, says defenders keep this in mind when they take the field:
"Do your best and then hope you don't get a letter (with a fine) in your locker on Wednesday," he said.
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In the last year, there have been two very highly publicized mass shootings in our country. Every single day, there are less publicized stories of shootings in various Metro Detroit cities. In the coming weeks, politicians at the Federal level are supposed to be giving recommendations for gun control laws to prevent these crimes. I fear that mental illness will be both a scapegoat and a target (No pun intended).
Here is my background: I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2003. I am gainfully employed and volunteer several hours a week to help others. I do not want a gun but believe in people's rights to own and carry.
Sad Truth: I am far more likely to hurt myself than someone else. In fact, I would rather hurt myself than someone else. The vast majority of people die by suicide than by a mass shooting at the hands of someone with a mental illness. This is a better and less stigmatizing reason to have laws in place.
Here are the facts: It has been documented in study after study that a person with a mental illness is at no greater risk of committing a violent crime than someone who does not have a mental illness. In fact, many studies also show that people with a mental illness are more likely to be the victim of a violent crime than the perpetrator. Looking at Demographics, no one in a million years would ever say to not let an African American man...or simply a man purchase a gun. There are more statistics and studies to support that logic than the logic to prevent a person with a mental illness from carrying a gun. I believe laws that target any of these groups would be wrong.
Here is my fear: The only way to truly stop people with a mental illness from having a gun is to create a database. They have these in Europe very much like we have for sex offenders. Having a mental illness is not a crime, and we should NOT have a database. As we move forward with the ACA and electronic records, this is a likely scenario. I have absolutely no desire to have a gun, so I shouldn't be in a database. Looking at the reaction from these horrific acts, I can see the stigma and ignorance increase. Having a database would be just like wearing a scarlet letter.
Here is the Population: 1 in 5 people has been diagnosed with a mental llness. Therefore, 20% of the population would not be able to carry a weapon. I have also heard that the statistic is closer to 1 in 4. Guess what...Zoloft is not a heart pill and Lexapro isn't just for your nerves. They are antidepressants that millions of people take but act like they don't have a diagnosis. If you support gun control in general, this is still not the way to go.
The fact is...mental illness is NOT a factor or predictor of violence. We do need to do better by our citizens who are diagnosed with a mental illness. Limiting their rights is not the way to go about this. Creating a database would be catastrophic. Mental illness is not the issue. Please do not let it be the scapegoat.


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Monday, July 28th, 2014
2K Updates Borderlands, No Gamespy Removal... yet.
2K and Gearbox have released a patch to Borderlands today that is aimed to just let you know how the Gamespy update plans are moving along. The update is only available for Steam users, but never fear, Gearbox is here!
The noted for the update are below, as seen on the 2K support site:
- Removed SecuRom from the title and all DLC
- Added a "Granting Tool" In the steam "Tools" section that turns a retail Borderlands disc into a Steam version of Borderlands. Need help with that? Here's our guide.
- "News Ticker" added to the main menu to give you updates on the Multiplayer restoration updates.
- Imported SecuRom DLC keys into Steam, so if you bought DLC outside of Steam, activate it within Steam and get your matching content.
Indeed, you read that right. All DRM has been removed from Borderlands and its DLC. You can also activate your retail Borderlands game disc on Steam using the Borderlands Granting Tool in the Tools section of Steam. Additionally, all SecuROM protected DLCs can be activated on Steam using the key provided to unlock the DRM on those products. Pretty awesome stuff!
Unfortunately, this update does not completely remove Gamespy and multiplayer on the game will be broken until they release a Gamespy removing, Steam integrating patch to the game sometime soon.
BU Podcast: Episode Ten Now Available!
This week we talk about the changes that have been made to the game, feedback on the art direction livestream, thoughts on various movement mechanics and more! Please enjoy. I am seriously begging here!
Thursday, July 24th, 2014
Teaser Image of the New UT Released!
Epic has released a teaser image of a meshed part of one of the new UT maps. This was done by Chris Perna to show an industrial themed map as inspiration for the community and to show the direction that Epic is looking. He did say during the live stream yesterday that this isn't final and that it might need more work but it is a good representation of the direction they want to go with things.
PErsonally, I think this is excellent and exactly what we have been asking for. You can see that most of the details are out of the way and up higher. The play areas are clear of junk and the lighting is impeccable. If you watch the livestream and see them moving around this area, it looks flat out fantastic. Graphically, it blows everything else I've seen completely out of the water. Good job, guys!
Monday, July 21st, 2014
BU Podcast: Episode Nine Now Available!
Nine weeks, what a joyful time indeed! Wait, this isn't a Jane Austen novel... We've just posted episode nine of the BeyondUnreal Podcast, or FRAGcast if you prefer, where we discuss many important topics such as movement. Again. We also discuss improving the process a bit again. Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 15th, 2014
Tekken 7 Powered by Unreal Engine 4
Namco Bandai are the latest to announce they are using Unreal Engine 4, this time for Tekken 7, the next installment in the storied Tekken franchise. Katsuhiro Harada, TEKKEN series Executive Producer/Game Director at BANDAI NAMCO had this to say:
The power and flexibility means that we can focus our efforts on making TEKKEN 7 the best possible game without worrying about spending time creating a stand-alone graphic engine. With Unreal Engine 4, we could rapidly achieve visual quality expected on next-gen platform and go beyond it. Not only is Unreal Engine 4 powerful and easy to use, but it allows us to immediately bring TEKKEN 7 to any platform we desire.
Taka Kawasaki, Studio Head at Epic Games Japan, states:
The Tekken franchise is beloved and we couldn't be more excited to be working with the talented team at BANDAI NAMCO. This marriage is perfect - the most powerful engine in gaming along with one of the most enduring brands in fighting games. We have no doubt that these forces coming together will yield fantastic results.


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The hits keep coming for your Houston Texans. With the Denver Broncos coming to town this Sunday, the team will have to make do without Case Keenum and Ben Tate. Oh, how will they manage?!
After having no running backs available for parts of the Chiefs game, it appears that at least one of the Texans' wounded RBs will be available for Sunday night's AFC clash against the Colts.
The Texans' star running back hurt his hamstring in Houston's loss to the Chiefs. There's good news about his potential return for Sunday Night Football against the Colts next week.
The Texans' backup running back informed the Associated Press exactly how badly he was hurt in the loss to the Chiefs yesterday.
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When: Saturday, August 25, 10 a.m.
What: Chester County Historical Society opens its library each Saturday to help you learn more about your family's history in Chester County. This event is a free chance to trace your lineage in the area.
First Annual Summer Sidewalk Event
Where: 346 W Lancaster Ave, Radnor
When: August 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What: Solemate Shoes need room for fall. All of its spring/summer footwear and accessories styles will be reduced to half price for this event. They offer complimentary coffee and espresso/cappuccino to enjoy as you shop, and of course, plenty of free parking. This event will be Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-2. If you have never been to Solemate, stop by and say hello.
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April 4, 2008
Bishop Kevin J. Farrell
DALLAS - Catholic Bishop Kevin Farrell celebrated a special anniversary Mass at SMU on Thursday, commemorating 75 years of the Catholic Campus Ministry at the University. The Mass featured classical music, Missa SMU, written by SMU Meadows School of the Arts student Tim Roy, a junior from Nederland, Texas.
Founded at SMU in 1932, the Catholic Campus Ministry provides support and guidance for the 2,500 Catholics on campus, nearly ¼ of the undergraduate student population. The Catholic Campus Ministry offers numerous ways for the students to get involved with their faith on campus, including small groups, Sunday Supper at the Neuhoff Catholic Student Community Center and tutoring in the poverty stricken Vickery Meadow community.
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Recapping the 2011 Boston College football season and a look ahead to 2012 with the most recent ACC Roundtable, hosted by From Old Virginia.
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A man who is a double-amputee and uses a wheelchair was transported to Harborview Medical Center Friday after he was struck by a semi truck.
The crash happened at 1:45 a.m. the intersection of East Cherry Street and 12th Avenue in Seattle.
Police said the victim was crossing against a red light when he was hit by the truck.
Using surveillance video at the accident scene, police said three taxi cabs drove past the victim as he layed injured in the street. Police said all three drivers neglected to render assistance or call 911.
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Social Dancing at The Park Hotel
16th Jul 2014
Enjoy Social Dancing at The Park Hotel with Live Music from Batty Prendergast from 8.45pm to 11.30pm.
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16th Jul 2014
War and Peace (Prokifiev) Live Opera from the Mariinsky Festival- Stage To Screen at the SGC Cinema Dungarvan on 16th July at 6.30pm.The world premiere of a brand-new production of Prokofiev's epic masterpiece conducted by the internationally acclaimed Valery Gergiev and broadcast live from the recently opened Mariinsky II building in St. Petersburg. Admission: Adult €15; Child: €7.50
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Camphire International Horse Trials and Festival
24th Jul 2014 - 27th Jul 2014
Top class equestrian dressage, show jumping and the thrills and spills of cross country. Family fun, activities, food and more!
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Dungarvan Show
24th Jul 2014
First held in 1916, the Dungarvan Show is on Thursday, 24th July in Ballygagin, Dungarvan. This is one of the longest running shows in the Southeast. The show always features Horse, Pony, Cattle and Sheep Showing classes, as well as Show Jumping for Horses and Ponies, with lots of other attractions for the young and not so young.
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Waterford Spraoi International Street Arts Festival
1st Aug 2014 - 4th Aug 2014
For three days each year, residents of this medieval city take to the streets and enjoy an international programme of street arts and spectacle. Spraoi produces its own work for the festival -The Spraoi Parade
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20th Aug 2014
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The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford
23rd Aug 2014 - 24th Aug 2014
A leisure cycling event that attracts over 6,000 participants annually to the stunning landscape of County Waterford.The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford, now in its eight year, is leisure cycling event that attracts over 6,000 participants annually to the stunning landscape of County Waterford. As part of the tour, there are four different routes of varying degrees of difficulty.
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Waterford Heritage Week
23rd Aug 2014 - 31st Aug 2014
A week of indoor and outdoor events celebrating the rich heritage county Waterford has to offer and promoting awareness of our built, natural and cultural heritage. Activities range from fairs, night time bat walks, wildlife tours and lectures to music recitals, historical re-enactments and outdoor activities.
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Comeraghs Wild Festival
18th Sep 2014 - 21st Sep 2014
An innovative festival to celebrate the culture, heritage and activities associated with the Comeragh Mountains as well as highlight the natural beauty, diversity and uniqueness of the area. Festival events take place right across the Comeragh Mountains' communities, along the Copper Coast and in Dungarvan, the festival hub.
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Tommy Tiernan
27th Sep 2014
Tommy Tiernan is back with his "Out Of The Whirlwind" shows live at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on September 27th, 2014. This show is literally a whirlwind of Tommy's thoughts and observations. His performance mesmerises in a way that is joyful, uplifting, inspirational and most importantly always breathtakingly funny. Tickets available; €28 per ticket
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11th Oct 2014 - 12th Oct 2014
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16th Oct 2014 - 26th Oct 2014
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7th Nov 2014 - 9th Nov 2014
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FORT MILL — For longtime York County resident Roger Costner, fulfilling a goal also means supporting a cause dear to his heart.
Costner started Costner Brothers Cooling and Heating in 1985 with his brother Donald. As the business grew, the name was changed in 2002 to Brothers Air, Heat and Plumbing and the company now has more than 150 employees. Costner will take on a new challenge when he competes as part of the third annual "Dancing With the Stars – Fort Mill" fundraiser for middle school sports.
Sports gives students something to do after school and teaches them valuable lessons, Costner said.
By competing, "the students learn how to succeed in a job and life," he said.
Costner, who lives in Fort Mill, knows the benefits of sports firsthand. He was a student-athlete and now watches his children participate. Costner and his wife Sharon have five children, Sarah Ashley, Evan, Ryan, Victoria and Alex. Alex attends Gold Hill Middle School, where he played seventh grade football last fall.
Middle school athletics are also something that hits home for Costner's dance partner, Lauren Ashley, an independent dance instructor. Ashley said sports gave her something to be a part of in middle school.
"In that age group, it is so difficult to figure out who you are," she said. Ashley said sports helps students "understand more about themselves and how they fit in the community."
The pair will be competing in DWTS because middle school sports programs in Fort Mill are self-funded. DWTS is the largest revenue generator for the programs.
Costner said it is also an opportunity to learn ballroom dance. He and his wife plan to continue taking lessons after the event.
"This is something I've wanted to do for a long time," he said. "It's difficult, but I think I can do it."
The pair has been practicing twice a week since Thanksgiving. Costner said he has seen progress.
"I'm coming along," he said. "We are going to be great entertainment."
Ashley said she is happy with Costner's dedication.
"He has completely thrown himself into the fire for this project," she said. "I enjoy being able to share my love for dance with someone who may not have danced on their own."
Ashley, who is double majoring in dance and international business at the University of North Carolina and has experience in jazz, ballet, modern and ballroom, said she hopes the event inspires others to get up and move.
"Just have fun with it," she said. "I'm excited to show Fort Mill and Rock Hill what I've created."
Ashley and Costner hope to gain sponsors through word of mouth and social media.
The pair said they plan to take home the coveted mirror ball trophy.
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Oak Abetone is a 3-strip floor with moderate colour variations and a white stain. May contain minor knots.
Beech Autumn is a flamey grade with colour variation, may contain some knots.
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Wi$e Money Week
May 12 -17
Come into the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library to pick up a copy of Be Smart, Save Money coloring and activity books with crayons for your child. The books are supplied by The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling in support of Wi$e Money Week in Florida.
Great Books Discussion Group
Monday, May 12 @ 3pm
The Great Books Discussion Group is currently reading books from Great Conversations 6. This month's book is The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H.G. Wells. We welcome all interested readers. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Free Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Screening
SJCPLS is partnering with Flagler Hospital to provide Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screenings for adults at several of their public bookmobile stops. This free service is for adults only and will provide you with the opportunity for a professional to check your blood pressure and blood sugar and provide you information about staying healthy.
May Health Screenings with Bookmobile Public Stops
- Monday, May 12, 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Winn Dixie @ St Johns Commons
- Thursday, May 15, 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Publix @ 210 West
- Saturday, May 17, 10am - 12pm
Nocatee Farmers Market
- Wednesday, May 21, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Palencia Commons Shopping Plaza
- Thursday, May 29, 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Publix @ 210 West
- Friday, May 30, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Publix @ Murabella
For additional information, call Bookmobile Extension Services at 827-6944.
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Adult Crochet Group
Monday, May 12 @ 6pm
Adults and teens (Age 14+) are invited to attend the Project Lap Blanket crochet group at the Bartram Trail Branch Library. The group will crochet or knit blankets for cancer patients at area hospitals. All skill levels are welcome. Can't come to any of the meetings? Pick up the crochet pattern at the Reference Desk in the library and crochet the blanket in your spare time. Drop off completed blankets, and any yarn you'd like to donate, during regular library hours.


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I absolutely love the light weight & support of this sandal. I purchased the earlier Updraft model, which had a part that was prone to breaking and did. Chaco eliminated the part and, even after a year of use, replaced my sandals for free. These have been durable and wonderful, and Chaco has the best/ most hassle -free returns and repairs department on earth! Thank you!
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If you are looking for Chacos similar to the Z2s expect lighter and less bulky feeling these are for you. Same great fit and quality just a lighter feel. Can not wait for warmer weather.
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How do you most use this product?: Everyday
Despite my love for my Unaweep Z1s, they have been eclipsed by my Updraft 2s! The softer and smoother foot bed material is perfect for my often abused feet. Solid Chaco construction makes these my new "go to" sandal for both active pursuits, and solid relaxation! The fit, however, seems a bit different. My Unaweep Z1s are an 11 and fit me perfectly so I got an 11 in the Updraft. The foot bed is exactly the right size but the webbing seems to be a bit too long for my low volume foot. Not a huge problem but I haven't tackled any serious trails yet, either.
Chaco's Reply: We are so happy to hear how much you love the updraft! This style is a great addition to your closet, and will be right at home on all of your adventures!
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How do you most use this product?: Every day wear and post activity recovery. More active adventures and exploration to follow.
Intelligent design and sleek lines combine in this light-weight version of our classic Z/2® sandal. The Updraft 2 allows for instant adventure with a super soft polyurethane footbed and supportive LUVSEAT™ platform to keep your feet aligned and ready for action. The toe loop keeps you secure as your venture forth.
• Polyester jacquard webbing upper, with toe loop, wraps around the foot and through the midsole for the ultimate customized fit
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Anonymous asked: Do you watch Melissa and Joey ironically or something?
The latter. I don't believe in the former.
I think John Darnielle said it best about the whole ironic appreciation thing in his interview with the believer.
The campy-listening thing, I think, is false. I don't think that there is any such thing, actually. This happens with age, that at some point you might have told yourself and others that you listened to the Backstreet Boys because it was funny. But in fact, you were enjoying it; it's just a different kind of enjoyment for you. But I don't think that ironic-distance appreciation is actually a different or lesser appreciation. I think most of that irony is an attempt to say, "These aren't exactly my kind of people, and I don't picture myself sounding like that, but I still like it." I don't believe in ironic appreciation. I think if you like something, the core of it is you like it.
There is also a benefit to supposedly mindless TV, especially if you have a particularly taxing job and you need to wind down, you may want an empathetic narrative with no symbol hunting and metaphorical resonance required from the viewer. Oftentimes, however, I end up creating under narratives for shows and get so into the under narrative that I am hooked on a so-called bad show to read its metaphors.
In M&J, the children have lost their parents and they are cared for by a local politician and a nanny. The point of the show then is the muted experience brought forth by a constant nanny state. Also remember that Joe was a commodities trader who was disgraced and ruined in a ponzi scheme. So again, no investment in the future can save you, nor will it pay off under the constant nanny state. Apply that to every narrative in the series and it becomes a much weirder watch.


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Nebraska's Spencer Long was named to the Associated Press All-American Second Team on Tuesday. The walk-on offensive guard from Elkhorn High School helped the Huskers lead the Big Ten Conference in rushing offense this season.
Alabama placed four players on The Associated Press All-America team released Tuesday. Among them was center Barrett Jones, who became a two-time first-team selection.
No other team had more than one player selected to the first team. The Tide also led with six players chosen to all three teams.
Notre Dame and Texas A&M were second with four players on the three teams, though linebacker Manti Te'o was the only Fighting Irish player to make the first team. Texas A&M Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel was the first-team quarterback.
Alabama faces top-ranked Notre Dame in the BCS championship game Jan. 7.
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball and Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones also became two-time All-Americans.


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If Not Santa, What?
How will our home look if our celebration is a picture of anticipation and waiting for God's plan to be completed, a picture of our joy in the salvation he has begun for us? What visible things will fill our house as we celebrate what God has done through Jesus?
Our very first Christmas was in the middle of our honeymoon, so our traditions began the second year of marriage.…Continue Reading
Thinking About Santa
Over the years, we have chosen not to include Santa Claus in our Christmas stories and decorations. There are several reasons.
First, fairy tales are fun and we enjoy them, but we don't ask our children to believe them.
Second, we want our children to understand God as fully as they're able at whatever age they are. So we try to avoid anything that would delay or distort that understanding.…Continue Reading
Jesus Tree
Talitha: "Mom, I have a tiny disco ball to hang on the Jesus Tree!"
Me: "Before you do that, you need to tell me how that disco ball relates to Jesus."
Talitha: "Mmm…well…Jesus is the light of the world…and he shines all around…
Me: "Good. And he's multifaceted, so there's always more to learn about his glories."
The Bible is filled with names and word pictures of Jesus. Every name…Continue Reading
Looking Forward: Preparing to Meet Jesus Face to Face
Advent is a time of looking back, remembering the faithful people who were waiting for the salvation God had promised, as 1 Peter 1:10-12 tells us.
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Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully,inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. It was…
Looking Back: Advent Candles
Advent Candles probably are the most common Advent symbolism of looking back to the days of waiting for the Messiah God had promised.
Various helpful schemes of symbolism can be attached to Advent candles, their number, and color. But here are the basics—one candle for each of the Sundays of Advent, and if you wish, a fifth for Christmas Day. Some people have a special candle holder arrangement, a wreath…Continue Reading
Advent: Standing in the Middle
During Advent, it's as if we are re-enacting the thousands of years God's people were anticipating and longing for the coming of God's salvation, for Jesus. Then at the end of the four weeks of Advent, Christmas is a heartfelt celebration because that ancient waiting is done.
And yet we are still waiting.
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For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until…
What Is Advent?
We are a people of promise. For centuries, God prepared people for the coming of his Son, our only hope for life. At Christmas we celebrate the fulfillment of the promises God made—that he would give a way to draw near to him.
Advent is what we call the season leading up to Christmas. It begins four Sundays before December 25, sometimes in the last weekend of November, sometimes on…Continue Reading
My Mother's Response to Our Adoption
Today is a very important day in my life—my mother's birthday.
At my blog, I'm in the middle of a series, telling our adoption story. Today, I skipped ahead a few episodes to describe Mother's response to our adoption news.
I'm thanking God for Mother, who to this day points me toward him through her life and practical advice.Continue Reading
It's My Pleasure
When I came home from running errands yesterday, I found a florist's delivery on my back porch—rich, red long-stemmed roses. The gift card had no words, only numbers: 6-6-66.
Yesterday, 6-6-09, was the 43rd anniversary of the day I met Johnny Piper in the lounge of Fischer Hall at Wheaton College. God has brought us a long way since then.
When I got the flowers, Johnny was in Raleigh. Remembering…Continue Reading
Choose! Life or Limbs?
If you have two functional legs, imagine life without them.... Imagine life without them.... Imagine that your legs are gone so that you can have life.
That's the story of my cousin, Mal. He was in a coma, almost dead, and his sons and daughter agreed to the one medication that might save his life, knowing that the loss of fingers or feet was a likely side effect.
Despite weeks…Continue Reading
Dreaming of a White Christmas
There are good reasons to dream of a white Christmas.
For one, God created crystal, blinding-white new snow to help us understand the contrast between our sinful old selves and the new persons he has made us into: "though your sins are like scarlet,they shall be as white as snow" (Isaiah 1:18).
For another, the first Christmas was one of the times that angels spoke to humans on God's behalf.…Continue Reading
Burping Baby Jesus
"The little Lord Jesus no crying he makes." Really? Let's not forget that the Lord Jesus was also the human newborn baby Jesus, as we're reminded in one of the best Christmas books ever—The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
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Imogene had the baby doll but she wasn't carrying it in the way she was supposed to, cradled in her arms. She had it slung up over her shoulder, and…
A Season to Look Back and Ahead
We are a people of promise. For centuries, God prepared people for the coming of his Son, our only hope for life. At Christmas we celebrate the fulfillment of the promises God made—that he would give a way to draw near to him.
Advent is what we call the season leading up to Christmas. It begins four Sundays before December 25. The first Advent Sunday this year was November 30.…Continue Reading
Look, No Hands
Brian Gault was born in Northern Ireland in 1960 with no arms due to the "completely safe" drug prescribed for his mother's morning sickness. I've just finished reading his autobiography, Look, No Hands.
At Bethlehem Baptist's Disability Ministry blog, you can read about some of the impact of the book on me.Continue Reading
A Giant In My Life
Annie Lou Henry
May 23, 1898 – November 9, 1980
Twenty-eight years ago today—five months after we began at Bethlehem—my father's mother died down in Georgia. For a couple of years she had been having small strokes that kept her more and more confined to her home and then her bed.
During one visit, I sat with her and learned a lesson that helped prepare me for ministry and my…Continue Reading
Happy Birthday, Mother!
Today is the 87th birthday of my mother, Pamela Henry.
A couple of years ago, our Bethlehem M.O.M.S asked me to tell them what I learned by being my mother's daughter. Only God knows all I've learned and am still learning from her.
Here's a recent example. Mother broke her hip in May and hip replacement was the best way to help her toward healing. Within days of the…Continue Reading
Lilias Trotter: Following God's Call
Last Wednesday marked the eightieth anniversary of the death of Lilias Trotter. She died August 27, 1928, forty years and five months after following God's call to leave her comfortable English home and move to Algeria.
According to the standards of her day, it seemed impossible that she should succeed. She was too old (34!). She was single. She didn't know Arabic. She had no acquaintances in North Africa,…Continue Reading
Surrendering Our Children
Our grandson, Orison, is three years old. Judging by his interests during our Sunday afternoon backyard picnic, I would have said he was aspiring to stardom as an ace batter or as a trumpet player in a marching band (using the wiffle bat as his trumpet).
It would be fine if he achieved either of those goals. But I smiled when I read his mom's blog this morning and glimpsed…Continue Reading
Deep Waters—Swim or Sink?
One verse leapt to my memory as we listened to Psalm 69 in the service this weekend: "I have come into deep waters." It reminded me of a memorable passage from Lilias Trotter, 19th century artist, author, and missionary to Algeria.
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"I am come into deep waters" took on a new meaning this morning. It started with perplexing matters concerning the future. Then it dawned that shallow waters…
Memorial Day 2008
This is a weekend for remembering the ones who died in our nation's service. For me, the memories are mostly of high school friends who died in Vietnam.
Today, my heart goes out especially to the ones whose memories are fresh and raw, hardly far enough in the past to be called "memory"—friends and family of American military personnel who will not return to them from the Middle East.
Here…Continue Reading
Hidden Treasures Thrift Store
Hidden treasures, that's what my boys and I were looking for back in the days when we made our Christmas shopping rounds—first to Savers and Salvation Army Thrift Shops, then to the liquidation store nearby, then if we still hadn't found all the gifts we wanted to give, we upgraded to Target.
A hidden treasure was what Talitha wanted last week when she and I went shopping for a very…Continue Reading
Piper in Kenya
In March, I went to visit Kenya. I kissed my husband goodbye and left him at home. Or so I thought. But when I got to Kenya, I found him all over the place.
At Moffatt Bible College in Kijabe, for example, the librarian gave me a tour. One set of double doors opened to the textbook closet. Most students can't afford to buy books for their classes, so here…
Finally! A Blossom in the Desert
"Did you know your dream has come true? There's a book of Lilias Trotter's art now—A Blossom in the Desert," I emailed a friend last week. Miriam Rockness, who edited this book, earlier wrote the book that introduced me to Lilias Trotter, A Passion for the Impossible. I was so inspired by her story that I included it in Faithful Women and their Extraordinary God.
We…Continue Reading
"Behold, It Was Very Good." But Now?
Our neighbors can attest that we don't use dandelion poison. We recycle. One showerhead has a water saver shut-off valve. Beyond that, I don't give much thought to ecology. I'm scared off by people who tend to treat the earth as god, rather than as God's handiwork. So I have avoided considering my responsibility as a steward of God's property.
I had a one-week crash course last month when Talitha…Continue Reading
How I Fight Bossiness
One my my continual needs for self-control comes from being the oldest of 10 children and then 35+ years of mothering. I feel very comfortable telling people what to do, speaking as if I know what's best. Others call it bossy. My fight for self-control in this area has two parts—reminding myself who God is and then preaching that to myself.
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Updated 9:12am Thursday 23rd January 2014 in Local By Sam Greenway
INQUEST: The sister of Andrew Brookes, who lost his life in the Hillsborough tragedy, is desperately trying to track down people who came to his aid. SP
THE sister of Andrew Brookes, the Bromsgrove man who lost his life in the Hillsborough tragedy, is attempting to trace key witnesses including a doctor who tried to save her brother.
Andrew was 26 when he was killed at the FA Cup semi-final staged at the Hillsborough Stadium, in Sheffield, in 1989.
The Hillsborough tragedy claimed 96 lives and is the worst stadium disaster in British history.
In 2012, Louise Brookes discovered her brother was one of 41 fans who had the potential to survive, according to the Hillsborough Independent Panel.
A fresh inquest into Mr Brookes' death - and the deaths of the other 95 victims - was ordered last December after the original accidental death verdict was quashed.
Ms Brookes has been tweeting pictures of the men who tried to save her brother's life on the day of the tragedy.
The 42-year-old tracked down two people in 1997, and found another two witnesses in 2012, but now she is trying to trace others who Ms Brookes describes as crucial witnesses.
Ms Brookes said her focus now is on finding the doctor who attempted to resuscitate her brother.
"I'm desperate to find the doctor who was with Andrew," she said.
"He was wearing a beige jacket, blue shirt and brown cords.
"I don't know if he is a Nottingham Forest fan or a Liverpool fan.
"I want him to know he was a hero. He tried to save my brother - I want to thank him for what he did that day."
With the inquests being only eight weeks away, Ms Brookes says tracking down witnesses, and the doctor, is important as they may have vital information for her brother's new inquest.
Coroner Lord Justice Goldring will hear all the evidence during the inquests, which are being held at Birchwood Park, Warrington, and are expected to last a year.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ms Brookes' solicitors, Birnberg Peirce & Partners, on 020 7911 0166, quoting Team Hillsborough, Witness Appeal.
• The Hillsborough Family Support Group is also appealing for potential witnesses to come forward, before it is too late, to help all the families with unanswered questions.
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Journal Sentinel TV and film critic Duane Dudek looks at life on the small and big screen, and some of the cool stuff on both.
What are Scorsese and Spielberg thinking?
The new Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg films are, hold onto your hats, children's films. Hugo," by Scorsese, is something completely different. If you like your Scorsese bloody, profane and streetwise, "Hugo," based on a novel, is likely to have little appeal.
It's about an orphan boy and a magical invention and is the first 3D film in 3D for the Oscar winning director of "The Departed," "Raging Bull" and "Taxi Driver."
Spielberg, meanwhile, has directed a live action adventure - also in 3D - called "The Adventures of Tin Tin," based on one of the most popular comic strips in Europe. I've never understood the appeal the young, redheaded hero created by the Belgian artist Herge, but Spielberg's take on the character is sure to be stylish and rousing.
"Tin Tin" is produced by Peter Jackson and is due at Christmas.
"Hugo" is due at Thanksgiving.
Watch the trailers for both below.
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By Gary Fauber
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Fayetteville was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
A day after a meltdown loss against Greenbrier East, Independence unloaded on the Pirates. The Patriots scored four runs in every inning except the fourth — when they scored five — and Andrue Hughart had a big day in a 17-0, five-inning victory Tuesday at Joseph H. Goddard Field.
Hughart, a sophomore right-hander, tossed a two-hitter and got the win. He walked two and struck out two over four innings.
"I was just trying to paint the strike zone," Hughart said. "I had full trust in my defense that they would make plays for me. That's what I was doing. I was just throwing (pitches) and letting them field them."
"This was his third start, and he has pitched well all three times," first-year Independence coach Scott Cuthbert said. "We're trying to find a little more offense, but our pitching has done well all year."
Several hitters delivered for Independence (6-2), which gave up seven runs in the ninth inning of an 11-4 loss to Greenbrier East on Monday. Hughart was just as big at the plate as on the mound, going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and four runs batted in.
He even legged out an infield single in the fourth.
"I was trying to get out of the batter's box as quick as I could," the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder said. "I kind of got a little shadow on the ball and hit the ball pretty solid. I was just trying to beat it out and help out my batting average."
Brad Huffman also drove in four runs for the Patriots, while Drew D'Angelo had three RBIs and Wyatt Adkins and Brian Sexton had two apiece.
Cuthbert was happy to see his team get production from the bottom of the order. Tanner Ray had two hits, drove in a run and scored twice. Daniel Kostenko and Andrew Cox also scored two runs.
"We had been struggling at the bottom of the order," Cuthbert said. "But they did better tonight."
Jeremy McGinnis, who had a 2-for-4 night, struck out the side in the fifth to end it early.
Fayetteville coach Dan Poland is searching for answers he hopes to find before sectional play begins next month.
"We're just not a very good baseball team right now," he said. "We have some time to fix it, hopefully, with playing games every day. Guys are getting on-the-job training. I wish I could give you a good answer but I can't right now. There is not one good thing we did on the baseball field today, and it started from the JV game all the way to varsity.
"It fall on me right now. That's not a cliché; it falls on me. I have to find a way to put a lineup out there to be competitive and win the game. It's my fault right now. Hopefully I've got three or four weeks to fix it. Hopefully we can get this thing turned around and get these guys playing some good baseball."
Independence will visit Bluefield at 4:30 p.m. today, while Fayetteville (7-7) goes to Summers County at 5 p.m.
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Independence 17, Fayetteville 0,
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I: 444 5x — 17 11 0
F: Jake Holland, Joe Reinhart (3), Trey Phares (4) and Jake Cogar, Aaron Krise (3), I: Andrue Hughart, Jeremy McGinnis (5) and McGinnis, Ryan Brandstetter (5). WP — Hughart. LP — Holland. Hitting — F: Holland 1-1, Phares 1-1, Jake Alton 1-2, I: Drew D'Angelo 2-2 (2b, 3b, 3 rbi), Brad Huffman 1-4 (4 rbi), Wyatt Adkins 1-3 (3b, 2 rbi), McGinnis 2-4 (rbi), Brian Sexton (2 rbi), Hughart 3-4 (2 2b, 4 rbi), Tanner Ray 2-2 (2b, rbi), Colton Ward (rbi).
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What Should the Fed Be Doing?: Myths, Current Strategies and Alternatives
Recorded: Monday, November 12, 2012
Research Fellow David Beckworth, editor of Boom and Bust Banking, and Research Fellow Scott Sumner, contributor to Boom and Bust Banking, discuss the role of the Fed.
Experts: David Beckworth, Scott B. SumnerType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Banking and Finance, Bureaucracy and Government, Business, Fiscal Policy/Debt, Free Market Economics
Art Carden Talks Price Gouging on Stossel
Recorded: Thursday, November 1, 2012
Research Fellow Art Carden on Stossel discusses the positive aspects of price gouging during natural disasters.
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Recorded: Friday, August 3, 2012
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Recorded: Monday, July 9, 2012
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Ben Powell on Monopoly and Antitrust
2012 Summer Seminar for High School Students
Recorded: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
This presentation is from our 2012 Challenge of Liberty Summer Seminar for high school students, which was held from June 18 to 22, 2012, at the Independent Institute Conference Center, Oakland, California.
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Experts: Benjamin W. PowellType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Antitrust, Competition, and Monopoly, Business, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Free Market Economics
Flunking Professor Bernanke
Recorded: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Vern McKinley, Research Fellow at the Independent Institute, speaks with James Freeman, WSJ Assistant Editorial Page Editor on Fed Chairman Bernanke's views regarding the financial bailout interventions.
Experts: Vern P. McKinleyType: TelevisionIssues: Banking and Finance, Business, Economic Policy
Eland on US Military Base Expansion to Australia
Recorded: Friday, March 30, 2012
Ivan Eland, Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute discusses the US Military base expansion to Australia on RT.
Experts: Ivan ElandType: TelevisionIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Government Power, Terrorism and National Crises
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Recorded: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Senior Fellow Ivan Eland discusses US presence and military intentions in the wake of Drone strike casualties in Pakistan on GBTV's Real News from the Blaze.
Experts: Ivan ElandType: TelevisionIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid, Terrorism and National Crises


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By Robert St. John
The Meridian Star
I read a news article last week that described how the owners of Kentucky Fried Chicken were starting to serve boneless chicken. I am not a KFC customer, but it puzzled me for a moment because I thought they were probably already selling a lot of boneless chicken.
After a little more research I discovered that the new deal is serving their "original recipe" chicken without bones. So, I guess what that means is that in addition to white meat chicken strips, they are serving larger portions of white and dark meat chicken without bones.
It doesn't really matter to me because I like my chicken to have bones. Period.
For 2,000 years we ate chicken with bones in it. Over the last 20 years, we've thrown all of that culinary heritage out of the window as younger members of the dining public have demanded all white-meat chicken with no bones.
Actually, people should be eating exactly the opposite. The best-tasting chicken is the dark meat, and it should always be served with bones as God intended. Seriously, God doesn't like boneless chicken. It's in the Bible somewhere— probably one of those Old Testament chapters with a lot of begats in it.
America has lost its culinary compass. I don't know the exact date when we sold our poultry souls to the fast-food succubus, but I grew up on fried chicken— with bones— cooked in a cast-iron skillet. It's a beautiful thing.
All of a sudden in the 1980s we began seeing "chicken strips" or "chicken tenders" which are small portions of breast meat, without the bone, deep-fried. At the time it probably seemed like a quicker way for full-service restaurants to served fried chicken, and it was probably in response to Gen Xer's demand for chicken nuggets which had been rolled out by McDonald's in 1983.
Seriously, does anyone who was born before 1966 remember eating boneless chicken as a kid, ever? Even the soggy chicken in those crappy TV Dinners of our youth had bones in it. Granted, they also had neon-green, perfectly round peas, mashed potatoes that seemed as if they had been injected with oxygen, and an apple dessert that tasted like steamed chicken, but there were bones in the chicken.
In the 1990s fast-food franchises began popping up that served nothing but boneless white-meat chicken. At that time, I knew we were doomed and our poultry fate was sealed. There was a glimmer of hope when the buffalo wing craze started, because it was bone-in chicken— white meat, yes, but with bones. Now even restaurants that specialize in hot wings sell boneless wings. Millennials don't know a world without boneless chicken and they are lesser people for it.
Two weeks ago I ate some of the best fried chicken I have ever eaten in my 51 years on the planet. Stuart Gates, a friend and fellow restaurateur, had been telling me about a local fried chicken joint for a few weeks. Finally I picked him up at his restaurant and we drove to the Hattiesburg/Forrest County Industrial Park, not your typical restaurant row, to eat at the Home Style Restaurant.
If there were such a thing as having a PhD in fried chicken, Ms Brenda— the owner of the Home Style Restaurant— would be a summa cum laude graduate. This chicken is the real deal. She and one other helper (except on Mondays when she works alone) are the entire staff of the restaurant. That's it two ladies, six or eight vegetables, and the best fried chicken I've eaten in years.
The Home Style Restaurant— a converted mobile home trailer— is 100% no-frills. She only has room for about six seats inside, but the place is very clean and is a meat-and-three that should be listed at the top of Mississippi's fried chicken hall of fame.
The dark-meat chicken at the Home Style Restaurant is as close to what my grandmother served as I have ever eaten, and might even be better. Sorry, Mam-Maw.
My kids don't like dark meat and they don't like bones in their chicken. That cuts me deeply. They have eaten food all over the world, but when it comes to fried chicken, they are products of their generation.
With small diners like the Home Style Restaurant, I am optimistic about the future of fried chicken. I am hopeful too, that one day my kids will see the light and discover the pure joy that comes from eating a perfectly fried chicken leg or thigh. Until then, that just means more for me.


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Lucy McNamee of Cary has received the Silver Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts.
For her Silver project, Lucy set up a photo booth to take pictures of families unable to afford professional family portraits. After doing a great deal of research about photography, she took the photos herself. Lucy partnered with Lindsey Bui of the Carying Place in order to identify families who would benefit from this project. The Carying Place is an organization in Cary that teaches homeless, working families with children life skills for independent living while providing short-term housing and support. Lucy gave each family a printed copy of their photo as well as digital copies on CD.
Lucy, the daughter Greg and Sally McNamee, is a member of Troop 1860, led by Wanda Schramm and Nancy Moody.


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---- — ESSEX — With 268 residents at the Monday night's Annual Town Meeting, voters deliberated for 3 1/2 hours on 17 of the 41 articles, with the meeting carrying into a second night on Tuesday.
But voters Monday night approved a new zoning bylaw that allows for the subdivision of 22 Robbins Island Road and Beach Circle properties on a tally of 194-97.
Opponents of the article cited the lack of a clear overall Conomo Point plan approved at a town meeting, increased costs of selling the lots, environmental concerns and preserving the properties for the town. And just seconds after the votes were counted, Stuart Pratt presented a motion to reconsider the article, but that motion failed.
"They are not looking at environmental considerations, fiscal considerations, or land use considerations," said resident Maria Burnham.
Resident Bruce Fortier said he thought the town was receiving more bad financial advice from officials, adding the financial gains would benefit the town.
"Within 10 years, it will all be spent," he said of the money gained from any future sales approved at central Conomo Point.
But supporters of the article said the sale of the central district, which can be carried out with the area subdivided, is the most financially sound way to meet the state Department of Environmental Protection's mandate to get Conomo Point using under 10,000 of gallons of waters per day, complying with the Title 5 septic system guidelines.
"We simply cannot afford to remove homes and turn this property over," Selectmen Lisa O'Donnell said.
Mark Lynch, who chairs the Conomo Point Planning Committee, said there is a full plan for Conomo Point which involved much public participation.
"After years and discussion and deliberation, this plan is the best use of our asset," he said. "A master plan is a living, breathing, changing document."
Lynch added master plans are typically not voted upon by the town as a whole. Any plan voted upon at a town meeting would likely lock the plans in place.
The plan calls for incremental improvements throughout a 10-15 year period around all of Conomo Point.
Coviello noted the officials might not suggest to sell at 22 lots, but the possibility does exist.
Officials also noted that a private property owner controls much of the waterfront along Robbins Island Road.
While the subdivision would allow for the sale of the properties at the Annual Town Meeting next year, voters shot down Article 14, a $26,200 allocation to appraise the lots in central Conomo Point.
A number of residents were concerned with appraising the area before any vote was moved to sell the property.
"We don't know the square footage, how can appraisals be done?" said Conomo Point Planning Committee member Mike Dyer. "It seems out of order."
Town officials are able to move lot lines for the subdivision process.
Money was allocated to appraise the southern houses before they were cleared for sale at the previous town meeting, Selectmen Jeff Jones said.
Voters also failed to approve adding $100,000 of free cash to the Conomo Point legal budget for fiscal 2013. Voters approved $100,000 to the town's law firm Kopelman and Paige at 2012's Annual Town Meeting and another $50,000 during a Special Town Meeting last year.
The article had 119 voters against the allocation and 101 in support of it at Monday's meeting.
Article 12, which would have allocated funds for final construction plans for waterfront access at northern Conomo Point, also failed by majority.
After much deliberation, a citizen petition that would have authorized the sale of three quarters of northern Conomo Point and set aside the rest for a park also failed to gain the needed votes for approval.
Tom Demeo, one of the citizens who helped write the article, conceded it did not involve public input, but he was merely presenting a new plan for the town to discuss.
"We have a situation where we have a proposal by the town and we only have one option," he said.
"This motion is calling for something that is physically impossible," Fortier said of the citizen petition article.
If passed, northern Conomo Point would have had to have been subdivided and sold. Without subdivision, the north is treated as one parcel of land.
Outside of Conomo Point, voters reauthorized revolving funds for the Animal Control officer as well as the Board of Health.
Residents also allocated money to the North Shore Regional Vocational School District, which boasted a zero percent increase in its operation budget, according to district representative George Harvey.
Voters took up the remaining articles on the warrant Tuesday night. For more updates and coverage, check today online at gloucestertimes.com.
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The Ladies Auxiliary of the Southbury Volunteer Fire Dept is pleased to announce that we have SOLD all of our 120 plus spaces for our Town Wide Tag Sale. The Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who is participating!
Please join us on Saturday, June 2nd from 9 am to 3 pm for a fun-filled day at 775 Main Street South, Southbury on the grassy area around the Gazebo.
This Tag Sale is the biggest yet - and is a great way to spend a Saturday! Imagine more than 100 tag sales - all in one place! Individuals have rented our spaces to sell myriads of personal items & handcrafts, additionally several community organizations will be represented. The Auxiliary will be offering coffee, a bake table and light breakfast items in the morning. There will be musical entertainment provided and the Auxiliary will sell hotdogs & soft drinks around noon.
For those wishing to plan ahead, the Ladies Auxiliary plans to continue hosting Town Wide Tag Sales each May & September at this same location. For more information, call the Southbury Firehouse @ 203-262-0615 or visit the fire dept.'s website at www.southburyfire.com and watch for upcoming details.


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- Achieved 12 Percent Year-Over-Year Sales Growth
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NOVI, Mich., May 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CPS), the parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. ("Cooper Standard" or "Company"), a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. The Company also reaffirmed its previous financial guidance for the full year.
"This was a solid quarter for Cooper Standard, highlighted by our strong year-over-year sales growth," said Jeffrey Edwards, chairman and CEO, Cooper Standard. "The actions taken to stabilize our North American business, combined with margin expansion in Europe, enabled us to significantly improve quarter-over-quarter adjusted EBITDA. We hired technical talent across the Company and made infrastructure investments to ensure we have the capability necessary to support new business launches, product innovation and growth. We are on track to achieve our strategy for profitable growth."
First Quarter Ended March 31, 2014 Results
The Company reported revenue of $837.6 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $747.6 million for the first quarter of 2013. The $90 million, or 12 percent, increase in sales was driven by increased volumes primarily in North America and Europe, and incremental sales related to the Company's acquisition of Jyco Sealing Technologies in the third quarter of 2013. These items were partially offset by customer price concessions and unfavorable foreign exchange of $4.7 million.
Gross profit for the quarter was $134.3 million, or 16 percent of sales, compared to $120.3 million, or 16.1 percent of sales, for the same period last year. The 11.6 percent increase in gross profit was driven primarily by increased volumes in North America and Europe, and lean savings, partially offset by higher staffing costs, operating expenses and customer price concessions.
The Company reported net income of $19.7 million, or $1.10 per share on a fully diluted basis in the first quarter of 2014, compared to $20.7 million, or $0.86 per share in the first quarter of 2013, primarily as a result of the Company's equity tender and preferred securities conversion transactions in 2013.
As previously disclosed, the Company entered into a $750 million term loan facility due 2021. At current interest rates, the refinancing is expected to result in an annual pre-tax interest expense savings of $23 million. Proceeds from the facility were used to prepay in full the Company's 7 ? percent Senior PIK Toggle Notes and 8 ½ percent Senior Notes.
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $80.6 million, or 9.6 percent of sales, compared to $76.7 million, or 10.3 percent of sales, in the same quarter last year. While the year-over-year comparison is lower on a percent of sales basis, the Company has demonstrated material improvement in performance over the prior two quarters. This improvement reflects actions taken to address challenges related to the introduction and subsequent launches of new sealing and trim products.
2014 Guidance
The Company reaffirmed its full year guidance as previously provided on February 24, 2014. Assuming North American vehicle production volume of 16.8 million units, European vehicle production volume of 19.6 million units and an average full year exchange rate of 1 Euro = $1.38 and 1 Canadian dollar = $0.91, the Company expects:
Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to net income, which is the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollar amounts in millions)
Net income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
$ 20.7
$ 19.7
Income tax expense
Interest expense, net of interest income
Depreciation and amortization
$ 69.6
$ 75.1
Restructuring (1)
Noncontrolling interest (2)
Stock-based compensation (3)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 76.7
$ 80.6
(1) Includes non-cash restructuring.
(2) Proportionate share of restructuring costs related to FMEA joint venture.
(3) Non-cash stock amortization expense and non-cash stock option expense for grants
(4) Professional fees related to corporate development activities and acquisitions.
Management considers EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA as key indicators of the Company's operating performance and believes that these and similar measures are widely used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in evaluating the Company's performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income adjusted to reflect income tax expense, interest expense net of interest income, depreciation and amortization, and certain non-recurring items that management does not consider to be reflective of the Company's core operating performance.
When analyzing the Company's operating performance, investors should use EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA in addition to, and not as alternatives for, net income, operating income, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of the Company's performance. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of the Company's results of operations as reported under GAAP. Other companies may report EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA differently and therefore Cooper Standard's results may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. In addition, in evaluating adjusted EBITDA, it should be noted that in the future Cooper Standard may incur expenses similar to or in excess of the adjustments in the above presentation. This presentation of adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that Cooper Standard's future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
Conference Call Details
Cooper Standard's executive team will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, May 6 at 9 a.m. ET to discuss its first quarter 2014 results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions.
An interactive webcast will also be available by clicking here.
To participate in the live question-and-answer session, callers in the United States and Canada should dial toll-free 800-949-4315 (international callers dial 678-825-8315) and provide the conference ID 33660539 or ask to be connected to the Cooper Standard teleconference. Callers should dial in at least five minutes prior to the start of the call. Financial and automotive analysts are invited to ask questions after the presentations are made.
Individuals unable to participate during the live teleconference or webcast may visit the investors' portion of the Cooper Standard website (http://www.ir.cooperstandard.com) for a webcast or podcast replay of the presentation.
About Cooper Standard
Cooper Standard, headquartered in Novi, Mich., is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include sealing and trim, fuel and brake delivery, fluid transfer, thermal and emissions, and anti-vibration systems. Cooper Standard employs more than 25,000 people globally and operates in 19 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.cooperstandard.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements as contemplated by the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, reflecting management's current analysis and expectations, based on what are believed to be reasonable assumptions. The words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "believes," "forecasts" or future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "could" or "may" and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and may involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's most recent Annual Report on the Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10Q and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update, amend or clarify them to reflect events, new information or circumstances occurring after the date hereof.
Contact for Analysts:
Glenn Dong
Cooper Standard
(248) 596-6031
Contact for Media:
Sharon Wenzl
Cooper Standard
(248) 596-6211
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