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Let us flash back one year to June 14, 2011 and the minutes of the Town of Clarkstown Board meeting wherein we read that Councilman Hoehmann offered and Councilwoman Lasker seconded Resolution No. 343-2011 which was a proposed local law entitled:
"A local law to abolish the position of an elected Superintendent of Highways and replace it with an appointed Superintendent of Highways in the Town of Clarkstown"
The proposed law had been introduced by Councilman Borelli, at a Town Board meeting held on May 17, 2011 and it was passed by a unanimous vote of the Town Board at the June 14, 2011 meeting.
The law that the Board wished to have enacted proposed to take from the citizens the power to elect the person they desired to be the Superintendent of Highways and give their rights to the Town Board to appoint its preferred candidate for that position.
Here are some of the key points from the proposed Town of Clarkstown Local Law No. 4 - 2011
Legislative Intent: The Town of Clarkstown desires to eliminate the elected position of Superintendent of Highways and replace it with an appointed position of Superintendent of Highways.
Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to abolish the elected position of Superintendent of Highways and replace it with an appointed position of Superintendent of Highways in the Town of Clarkstown, New York.
Abolition of Elected Position; Creation of Appointed Position: The elected position of the Superintendent of Highways in the Town of Clarkstown, New York is hereby abolished, effective January 1, 2014. The appointed position of the Superintendent of Highways in the Town of Clarkstown, New York is hereby created, effective January 1, 2014.
Transfer of Duties: Except as set forth in Section 9, all duties, authority and power previously vested in the elected Superintendent of Highways shall be vested in the appointed Superintendent of Highways.
Mandatory Referendum: This local law shall be subject to mandatory referendum at the next regularly scheduled General Election on November 8, 2011.
According to a in New City Patch, Clarkstown Town officials provided the following reasons for changing how the position of Superintendent of Highways would be filled.
1) It would enable consolidation of services. There are three garages at the Seeger Drive complex: the highway department, the town police garage and the Clarkstown Mini Trans. With an appointed superintendent, the three garages could be restructured under one department head.
Consolidation of the garages was (and still may be) a good idea but the proposed change in the law did not explain why this could only happen under an 'appointed' and not under an 'elected' superintendent.
2) The anticipated cost savings would be up to $500,000.
That would be a good economic outcome for the taxpayers of Clarkstown but the question still remained of why this consolidation could, in the Town Board's view, only occur under an 'appointed' and not under an 'elected' individual.
3) The Town Board would be able to establish professional criteria for the Highway Superintendent's job.
This reason seemed to unintentionally infer to the electorate that the present elected incumbent, Wayne Ballard, did not have 'professional criteria' while his educational background showed that he was fully qualified for the job.
The citizens of Clarkstown appear to have understood that if they passed this referendum then the power that they had to 'hire or fire' the Superintendent of Highways could possibly become a patronage appointment with an incumbent serving not at the will of the people but at the favor of someone at the heart of Clarkstown's political machinery.
And so on election day the referendum failed by a landslide. on November 10, 2011 that the number of voters opposed was 72.44 percent. The voters may have supported department consolidation (though this was not a question associated with the referendum) but they rejected changing the highway superintendent to an appointed position.
The vote was 'No'!
"Certainly they (the voters) spoke loud and clear on it. I'm certainly very comfortable with (the) office staying elected," said Gromack.
But did the Supervisor 'hear' what the electorate had told him and was he really "comfortable' that he was not given the power to 'appoint'?
The decision of the electorate was wise. A month after the election the Bronx Republican Party Chairman, to conduct the Town's tax certiorari matters. Does anyone believe that if this had been an elected position the electorate would have voted for the Bronx Republican Party Chairman descibed by Councilwoman Hausner as being than others and that he was coming to the Town with "baggage"?
Over the past year the Clarkstown Taxpayers Organization has offered numerous proposals for consolidation of Town departments including consolidation of the garages and also consolidation into one department of all infrastructure services, including: Public Works, Building maintenance and Environmental departments, which had a combined 2010 budget, including benefits, of around $5 million/yr for 34 full time employees. Through consolidation of the infrastructure services, the Town would be able to save about $400,000/year which is the same ballpark savings expected from consolidation of the garages and additional savings would accrue by elimination of the high salaried position of Public Works. The Clerk of Public Works, Ed Lettre, is not an elected official and heads the Conservative Party which provides that party's line at election time to Mr. Gromack and other members of the Town Board.
Which brings us up to June 05, 2012 when, after much repeated prodding and questioning of the Town Board by the 'Clarkstown Taxpayers' members, the Board held a workshop and the subject of consolidation of the garages was again discussed.
Unfortunately the consolidation proposal fell apart rather quickly in the view of many of the workshop attendees when the Town offered no financial plan and the estimated savings were characterized by Supervisor Gromack with the word "probably":
Mr. Gromack said: "I think there are 13 mechanics; if they're all under one roof, one umbrella, you could probably downsize."
That was it! The Town could "probably downsize" a couple of positions!
The Supervisor continued by saying that an internal review conducted by the controller's office, personnel department and others estimated within the next few years between one and three mechanics would retire. If the garages were consolidated, those positions would not be filled because the mechanics would be cross-trained to work on all town vehicles. Gromack said if the mechanics could service all town vehicles, then there would be in staffing when emergencies occurred.
In addition to the lack of any specific financial plan, it soon became very clear from the reaction of several Board members to Superintendent of Highways Ballard's opposition to the consolidation that both Councilman Borelli and Supervisor Gromack have been angered by earlier positions taken by Mr. Ballard. In-fighting over this matter seems to be dominating the present discussions.
Mr Ballard had apparently agreed with the Board prior to last year's election that if the 'appointed' position was for a six year term he would not oppose passage of the 2011 referendum. The Board had offered a four year term and Ballard had declined this offer.
Mr Ballard's opponent for Superintendent of Highways at the last election, , was in attendance at the workshop. He is the 'whispered' candidate that the Town Board would like to appoint to the proposed position of Fleet Manager. But there is an open question as to whether under any consolidation of the garages the 'whispered' candidate for Fleet Manager would report to the elected position of the Superintendent of Highways.
In my opinion, what neither the Town Board nor the various other parties seem to realize is that the electorate wishes to keep as much power as it can in its own hands. The electorate has the power to dismiss the Superintendent of Highways every two years and regardless of what Mr. Ballard's position is, or has been, on any past or future referendum, the electorate in Clarkstown know that when a position is 'appointed' it is in great danger of becoming a patronage position at their expense.
Mr. Malone may have made no comments during the workshop but Mr. Gromack did turn to his police chief and asked for his perspective. Given that the chief earns over $200,000 per year and has a large fleet of police vehicles under his command requiring specialized maintenance, one might have expected he would have given a definitive, coherent and comprehensive overview as to whether he considered the proposed consolidation of the garages to be in the best interest of the police department with respect to the servicing and maintenance of the Town's police vehicles.
However, that expectation was quickly erased when Chief Sullivan offered a weak statement of vague opposition expressing mild concern about "change". (Who knows if the Police Chief's reticence to take a stand might be from a desire not to say anything that might offend the person who described the salaries of his police department as 'obscene'.)
The next act of this drama is scheduled to play out on Tuesday, June 19th when the Town will hold a public meeting to present a plan which, according to Town Attorney Mele, "will not require a referendum". The Town will discuss a 'proposed local law' that would allow consolidation of the garages under a fleet manager reporting to the Town Board. "Not requiring a referendum" appears to mean that the present proposal would allow the Town Board to void decisively defeated at the last election. According to the Town's new mantra the mechanics would repair service and maintain the equipment used by the Highway Department yet the proposed local law will "not usurp or diminish" Highway Superintendent Wayne Ballard's duties or authority.
Will the Result be 'Yes'?
Given these developments the Clarkstown Taxpayers Organization issued a statement which reads:
"The Clarkstown Taxpayers Group is strongly interested in consolidation of government services when substantial savings accrue for the taxpayers. However, in the case of the planned three garage consolidation, which our group strongly lobbied for before the Town Board, the Board has NOT demonstrated that it has carefully analyzed the potential savings or expenses associated with this consolidation. Therefore, until a thorough business plan is developed, as was done for consolidation of the Receiver of Taxes and the Town Clerk's offices, that shows the pros and cons of consolidation, the Clarkstown Taxpayers can not endorse the consolidation at this time."
Let us expect that on June 19 the public will be presented with a business proposal by the Town Board that demonstrates a convincing case for consolidation of the garages.
If that is absent then the public meeting will be a waste of everyone's time.

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Portman points out that the time for reform is now, and said Congress typically only cuts spending when a debt ceiling debate is on the table.
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Portman is also pushing for a continuing resolution that will fund our government at its current levels until September 30th of next year, avoiding another short term funding battle.
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A few days ago I made a lovely little stack of diaper keepers. I really wasn't going to blog about it because I've made some before and of course I also made my own version with my diaper pouch tutorial a couple times, too:
But when as I was making them it made me realize that I can take a few scraps of fabric, sew them together, and make something that will be useful to 5 mothers (and possibly the dads too) for a long time to come. Isn't that great to think of sewing that way?
Before the fabric was just sitting on my shelf and now it's a stack of diaper keepers that are so handy for anyone's diaper bag. Quick, easy, and fun project, oh and for these I used Diary of a Quilter's tutorial here. Love them! See? Sewing doesn't have to be fancy or artsy or whatever, it can be what you want it to be. And these are a mom's necessity in my world.
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Speaking of tickets anyone looking for Tigers tickets for tonight's game?
I got burned trying to flip some great seats and they haven't sold for the profit I was hoping so now I'm just looking to get my money back.
These are tickets in the on deck circle right behind home plate
Section 127OD Row 13 Seat 6+7
Face is $170 after fees and taxes the pair comes to $365
Some of the best seats in the park...
Looking for three to UM at Illinois. Hoping to pay a small premium over face, but I'm pretty set on buying tickets unless the pricing gets ridiculous.
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Need a pair of Ohio State tix. Email me at email@example.com with the section, row and what you want for them.
Hi All, I am selling one ticket for the coming football game UM vs OSU at $150. It's a student ticket. Section: 31 Row: 54 Price negotiable. Contact me through email@example.com if you are interested. Thanks! Go Blue!
I'd particularly be interested in one of the new boxes. Contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
I have one ticket for the osu game nov.26. section 12 row 7 seat 22. Let me know if you are interested. firstname.lastname@example.com
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Two Pairs:
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Seats are one row apart and could easily form a block of four tickets. Go Blue!
I have (1) extra ticket for the Nebraska game. The seat is:
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Excellent view, about half way up. I'm looking for $150. If your interested, email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
I have two tickets for the Nebraska game, section 29 row 39, one seat from the aisle. The tickets are in the student section, but I can get them validated. Please contact me at kevinxu07 [at] gmail [dot] com with an offer if interested.
Looking for 2 tickets this weekend for the OSU game. I know how much people want extra to make a profit. I am taking my son to the game. He is bothering bad about it. I know money is tight but the stuff you do for your kids. Let me know what you have avail and can work something out. Thanks
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2 Sugar Bowl tickets in sec 639 row 16 for sale.
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Looking for one student basketball ticket for any B1G game after Jan. 1st. (Gift for a friend)
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I'm Trying to sell 2 pairs of tickets to the Sugar Bowl. One pair is Premium Terrace (it was suppose to be endzone mezzanine, but UM oversold) and the other pair is Plaza Level.
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Does anyone know which sections were blocked out as Michigan's in the Superdome? Most interested in the Plaza and Club levels. From what's for sale it seems like mostly Plaza 116ish to 125ish? And Club 320 - 325? Does that sound right? Are there any other blocks?
If the above is true, then I assume all the sideline Club and Plaza seats went to sponsors, etc.?
Section 318 was ordered through Michigan ticket office so I know that is another section blocked out for Michigan fans. I have extras available so see my post above for email address if you are interested. Thanks.
Would you mind if I added Parking spots for sale? ParkWhiz.com is the only site where you can reserve parking for major sporting events ahead of time. We have several lots available for this game at the Superdome.
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Air Force and Iowa
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To M vs Alabama at cowboy stadium..
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If any of you kind souls has access to a pair of Michigan @ Nebraska tickets, and you can't use them, and would like to be paid cash money for them, I am in need. The Nebraska ticket office said that they are sold out and the only way that any more will come available, is if Michigan has any that they don't sell from their allottment. I think that is wishful thinking, but who knows.
I live in Colorado, can't make it back to Michigan this year! Had a 4 pack last year and traveled back for every game! Baby #3 made a surprise appearance a year earlier than expected, and therefore could not purchase another 4 pack (or any tickets and airfare) this year. It is 'only' an 8 hour drive, and I would love to make that trek on October 27th!
Thanks in advance!
Go Blue!
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There are some great engineering jobs out there. Unfortunately, there aren't enough engineers to work those jobs.
John Deere Ottumwa Works and some of their staff spent Tuesday morning introducing the next generation of potential employees to some possibilities.
Around 50 students, all girls from Evans Middle School, spent four hours with engineers, building and testing various gadgets.
"Introduce a girl to engineering" will hopefully get some of the students thinking. Amber Pargmann, an Engineering Team leader for Deere, said not only is there a problem finding enough engineers, her fellow female engineers make up only 8 percent of the workforce in that field.
These young ladies seemed to grasp concepts quickly.
"To make something work, sometimes you have to think outside the box," said Lucy Kjer, an Evans eighth-grader asked what she learned at the event.
For example, Pargmann gave the girls a challenge. Take a single Pringles potato chip and build something to protect it.
The girls came up with some pretty good ideas, the engineer said. But she didn't tell them what tests would be conducted, which is why Lucy said next time, the students would have to do more planning. And once the exercise was done, Lucy thought about the problem a bit differently. Rather than thinking of ways to protect a chip, she said she'd consider all the possible ways to break a chip.
So when Pargmann dropped the protected chips, most did pretty well, including one that floated gently to the ground. More chips suffered when she placed a heavy book on each of them. Then she caught nearly all of her young engineers off guard.
"They thought about dropping them, maybe throwing them against a wall. I don't think they were expecting [us] to put the chips underwater," Pargmann said.
"I'm planning to go to college for acting, but this is my Plan B," said Zoe Klodt, an Evans eighth-grader. "Engineering is really interesting."
She said she admires her older sister, who is in college studying chemical engineering. Many forms of engineering can be used to help people, Zoe believes.
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Ben Askren pins everyone on that list except for Cormier due to size.
Also people forget that Askren is a good BJJ practitioner. He is a legit Brown Belt, and trains with Marcello Garcia. He always has wrestled "funky"...he knows what he leaves out for subs and such.
I agree with you to an extent, however I call into question just how well he knows when and for how long to leave stuff out for subs, before he gets into serious danger. Despite being a brown belt and rolling with Garcia, he can't give the kind of looks he has to great BJJ grapplers, and he hasn't faced any to date. Askren can be funky against Lima, and he terrified me with how many looks he was giving Lima for subs, but I can think of too many guys who can grab a limb like what he leaves out and sub him.
I think Askren's an incredible amateur wrestler, but I don't believe he's faced enough competition to vet his submission defense to be catagorized as a top five MMA wrestler yet. I know he calls his style funky and all, but sometimes I think he takes too many risks, leaves stuff out and comes off as needlessly careless and sloppy.
Ben Askren pins everyone on that list except for Cormier due to size.
Also people forget that Askren is a good BJJ practitioner. He is a legit Brown Belt, and trains with Marcello Garcia. He always has wrestled "funky"...he knows what he leaves out for subs and such.
Originally Posted by MMA4EVERRR
Josh Koscheck belongs on that list as well. In fact he should be right behind GSP as he is the only WW to ever takedown GSP.
hughes took down gsp in their first fight and armbared him.
Im assuming they mean MMA wrestling, its hard to put GSP infront of an Olympic wrestler if they are not focusing on the MMA aspect of it
Outside of the top two, I think it is really up for debate and they probably would've done themselves a service by rounding out the top ten, as there are many potential oversights here.
I wouldn't consider Askren's as a top five personally, if only because he isn't fighting anywhere near the WWs with TDD that the UFC roster offers and that his style of wrestling leaves him wide open for submissions, which I believe could be exploited against a higher caliber fighter.
Names I'd suggest be added into the top tier conversation include:
Rashad, Davis, Gray, Mo, Cain, Sonnen, Woodley, Munoz and Hendricks, maybe Mendes and Volkmann. Outside of ZUFFA alongside Askren, I'd recommend Nathan Coy and obviously Bubba Jenkins and Joe Warren.
Also, there is a really big difference between MMA wrestling and NCAA wrestling, catagorization is very subjective here. Are we going off of credentials or applicability in an actual MMA bout?
I don't understand this list... what is the criteria?
Originally Posted by CtGreat
Are we talking MMA wrestling? If so, then how could you not have Rashad Evans in there? He has taken down every single opponent but Jones and Machida which are his only 2 losses, and he has never been swept.
I would even put Jones and Phil Davis in there instead of Weidman . Cormier has high caliber wrestling, but I dont recall him using it much in his fights.
Agree, Rashad has one of best MMA wrestling as well. Even Cain Velasquez as he has taken down HW a lot bigger than him with relative ease.
Weidman belongs on that list, or should be ranked higher than Phil Davis. I believe Weidman holds victories over both Davis and Bader back in college.
Josh Koscheck belongs on that list as well. In fact he should be right behind GSP as he is the only WW to ever takedown GSP. As great as Askren's wrestling credentials are, he has not faced any high caliber wrestlers in Bellator. Lets first see how he holds out against guys like GSP, Kos, Fitch, Hendricks before we decide to put him on that list.
It is a confusing list, are they going by wrestling, mma wrestling, or wrestling credentials? I don't have a problem with anybody on there, but I'd make it top ten, and include Sonnen, Maynard, Rashad, Edgar, and Bones.
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John Banco Jr., of 208 Clubhouse Drive, Washington, PA 15301 and formerly of Mountain View Ave., Bluefield, W.Va., passed away on March 28, 2013 after battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He was born on April 28, 1941 in Stanaford, W.Va. to the late John and Sophia Zebrowsky Banco Sr.
John graduated in 1959 from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, W.Va. where he was a successful football and baseball player. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed in Camp Lejune, N.C. He attended Coyne College in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in 1963. On November 28 of that year he married his high school sweetheart, Trina Cipolat of Beckley, W.Va. and they moved to Bluefield, W.Va. He enjoyed a long career as a specialist in mine equipment with McGraw Edison (National Electric Coil) and later with Lin Electric, Inc. After retiring, John devoted much of his time to working part-time with the bereaved at Roselawn Memorial Funeral Home where, in 2010, he was the recipient of the Dignity Memorial "Living the Brand" award, a nationally recognized award for outstanding care and service excellence.
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2.5/5 rDev -9.4%
08-01-2014 01:06:40 | More by Cheld
3.23/5 rDev +17%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
I was surprised to see this beer rate so poorly. I flew in from CA and was treated by one of these beers which was purchased at Trader Joe's (I am always hesitant to buy or drink beer from a discount beer place. Especially a place that doesn't store beer the correct way.). The beer was nothing outstanding but I did not detect any crazy off flavors or anything unpleasant. The one thing I didn't like is that this beer comes off more like a Pale Ale than an IPA. Low hop aroma and flavor, not a very bitter beer and not the most ABV ( this beer doesn't even top 5.7). The one thing I liked about this beer is the easy drinking qualities this beer had. I had several and was not sluring my words and the beer tasted just fine. If someone passed me this beer in a glass and told me nothing about it, I would not even have a single complaint.
Serving type: bottle
07-30-2014 14:29:11 | More by i4ourgot
South Carolina
2.75/5 rDev -0.4%
07-30-2014 01:50:06 | More by StaggerRollRoll
3.25/5 rDev +17.8%
07-26-2014 18:46:29 | More by hophugger
2.84/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
I found this single 12oz bottle at the Trader Joe's in Glen Ellyn, IL for the extremely low price of just $1 a bottle. Actually it is not all that uncommon to find prices like that at Trader Joe's. No freshness date.
The beer poured a clear amber/orange color but made just a thin rim for a head and left very little lacing.
The beer had a spicy hop smell to it along with a buttery/butterscotch aroma.
Grassy hop flavor along with a touch of citrus. The malt is more bready than caramely, and the bitterness is kind of low for an IPA. Can't say that the flavor wowed me over.
Light to medium body with medium carbonation.
It's drinkable, but kind of blah, and not very IPA-like.
Serving type: bottle
07-26-2014 12:01:40 | More by matjack85
3.75/5 rDev +35.9%
07-04-2014 15:48:33 | More by GClarkage
2.75/5 rDev -0.4%
06-30-2014 04:41:01 | More by GRG1313
3.25/5 rDev +17.8%
06-24-2014 20:52:24 | More by pjbfromkc
New York
3/5 rDev +8.7%
06-24-2014 10:21:15 | More by kkazemi
2.75/5 rDev -0.4%
05-18-2014 04:17:39 | More by ssgunbond
1.5/5 rDev -45.7%
05-16-2014 01:48:11 | More by Nich7601
3.41/5 rDev +23.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
I am somewhat questioning what category this beer really is. Put anything into the IPA category that's not grossly over-hopped and it will get poor ratings. Although it's got notable bitterness, this really doesn't come across like an IPA, not even an English one. It lacks distinct hoppiness, but might have a touch of diacetyl, as it reminds me of Samuel Smith's organic pale ale.
All that being said, it's not a bad beer at all. Tho not outstanding, it's plenty drinkable.
Serving type: bottle
04-16-2014 15:38:32 | More by AlCaponeJunior
New York
3.25/5 rDev +17.8%
04-11-2014 18:43:05 | More by Noelito76
Rhode Island
2/5 rDev -27.5%
04-05-2014 17:53:01 | More by Doomcifer
2.75/5 rDev -0.4%
04-04-2014 17:09:49 | More by MDM
3.56/5 rDev +29%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
KBC IPA has a nice crisp, clean, taste with a nice bitter/sweetness and is a good IPA for about a dollar a bottle.
Was purchased at Trader Joe's and is an "exclusive" at TJ's. A nice off-white head, some nice lacing. Color is sort of a toasted reddish brown and it does seem to have more IBU than some of the cheaper IPAs, though not listed anywhere I searched. Overall, Well done and God Speed..
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Serving type: bottle
Serving type: bottle
04-03-2014 22:15:14 | More by Hergestridge
3/5 rDev +8.7%
04-03-2014 01:59:44 | More by pathead
1.36/5 rDev -50.7%
look: 3 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.25
When into trader joe's to get a six. it was sandwiched in between a bunch of good beers I knew well, but were about 8/9 dollars a six Went for the bargain at 5.99. It tasted like nothing, except a little hoppy at the end. It reminded me of Bud Red Dog (from back in Highschool) with a hoppy (but not so happy) ending. I wish I went for the 9 dollar six. KBC IPA is the kind of beer one buys once. I will drink it if it was free, but certainly would not buy it again. Life is too short.
Serving type: bottle
03-30-2014 00:11:17 | More by scpow
3/5 rDev +8.7%
03-29-2014 00:03:09 | More by Matt2509
3/5 rDev +8.7%
03-20-2014 00:10:33 | More by rorjets
3.43/5 rDev +24.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Bright orange color, some carbonation and not much of a head or lacing
Smell is not distinct of anything, neither sweet or citrus
Some citrus at the beginning. Not clear or distinct. Hops at the end are ok and linger.
Good mouthfeel. Not watery.
An ok IPA, chilled for a warm day. The price is the best thing about it.
Serving type: bottle
03-16-2014 23:36:51 | More by lou50rp
2.5/5 rDev -9.4%
03-16-2014 11:28:01 | More by Fettpopps
New Hampshire
3.45/5 rDev +25%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
From the 12 fl. oz. bottle with an expiration date of Dec '14. Sampled on March 9, 2014.
It has an attractive pour with its medium amber color and great clarity. Modest off-white head,
Let's look at this aroma. It is hopped which should be expected from an IPA. But generally it is more of a caramel malt sweetness with a hop balance than anything else. Balance OK.
Medium body.
The taste tends to lean more on the sweet side than the hoppy side,. This is OK but for an IPA I was expecting more of a bite. Still, there is a decent caramel maltiness followed by the bitterness. Nothing extra-ordinary but fairly drinkable
Serving type: bottle
03-09-2014 21:04:52 | More by puboflyons
3/5 rDev +8.7%
03-05-2014 01:27:07 | More by Joey-bags1990
2.25/5 rDev -18.5%
02-26-2014 03:10:19 | More by lionnusmb
Kennebunkport IPA from Federal Jack's Restaurant & Brew Pub
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Inflammation is a protective reaction of the body tissue to irritation, injury, or infection. Inflammation of the bladder is called cystitis. When the inflammation is caused by bacterial infection, it is referred to as bacterial cystitis or just cystitis. Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the bladder when no infection is found. (Other causes of noninfectious inflammation of the bladder are also possible.)
Inflammation of the bladder causes urinary frequency (frequent need to urinate), urgency (urgent need to urinate), pelvic pain, painful urination, incontinence, and nocturia (frequent need to urinate at night).
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If I remember right, the walls were put up after neighbors complained about the noise of cars crossing the steel joints at the ends of the bridge. Has anybody complained about increased noise?
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The 24-inch-square tiles on the walls are made of a special aerated concrete material called "SoundSorb," and they were stuck onto the walls with adhesive supposedly designed specifically for that purpose.
The adhesive didn't stick.
"Some of the tiles loosened and fell off the walls," said Washington State Department of Transportation spokeswoman Claudia Bingham Baker. "When we noticed the problem, we checked each tile and proactively removed those found to be loose to eliminate the potential of them falling into a lane.
"The tiles that remain tightly attached with the adhesive will continue to be monitored by bridge crews and will remain as is as long as they stay tightly attached," Bingham Baker said. "We've reattached 50 new tiles using an epoxy plus a rod that has been drilled through the tiles and into the concrete wall.
"We're monitoring to see how those tiles stay adhered through the various seasons, and once we know that, we'll decide how to best move forward."
Bingham Baker said WSDOT has not taken any noise level measurements so it's unclear if the noise level has changed.
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Silvia Hinnom, 92, of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away on April 16, 2003, at Rosewood Health Center in Raleigh, NC. She was born November 5, 1920, in Estonia, where she grew up, finished high school, and attended the University of Tartu. In September 1944 she and her family fled, when the Soviet Union occupied Estonia. After short stays in Poland and Austria she arrived in Stuttgart, Germany. She lived there in a United Nations refugee camp from 1945 to 1952, working in the United States Special Services Library.
In 1952 she immigrated to the USA. She was a long time resident of Chapel Hill, where she completed her studies in languages at UNC. From 1956 to 1986 she worked in the Pathology department of the UNC Medical School, working with students, teaching materials, and research literature. She coordinated numerous international conferences for researchers relating to blood clotting issues and edited the proceedings following the meetings. After retirement she became a volunteer for various local community services and was active in the local Estonian community. Silvia loved books, history, mythology, archeology, theater, and drama.
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IBPS has been the pioneer in the use of multiple-choice objective tests for mass level selection. It has evolved sophisticated result processing methodology to produce 100% accurate results. It is one of the institutes to evolve multiple forms of test booklets (1983). It has developed unique software for analyzing items on psychometric properties (1987). IBPS is known for its computerized processing and is one of the institutions to popularize technology like use of Optical Mark Reading, OMR (1985). It has also developed unique software for identifying cases of use of unfair practice during examinations (1986). It has conducted online examinations for inter-cadre promotions in banks (2006). In a short time gap of 3 weeks, the Institute sent call letters to 2.42 million candidates (2008).
IBPS has a seamless online registration process for about 3.5 million candidates for a single project (2009). It has also handled filling in of 79,236 vacancies in 35 states/union territories (2010-11). It conducts over 400 examinations in a calendar year. It also conducts examination for 600 thousand candidates at 200 centers across 2000 venues in one day. IBPS does testing for over 13 million candidates in a year. For senior level selection and promotion, the Institute has promoted Scientific Assessment Centre process (1996). It has a reservoir of highest number of tested items (Question Bank).
IBPS also contributes tremendously towards conservation of environment through Paperless Registration Process. Thus, it saves about 100 tonnes of paper usage every year. It is one of the institutes to have initiated high value projects for private sector (2009). IBPS launched selection tests in 13 languages for RBI Young Scholars Award Scheme (2007).


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Following hot on the heels of birthday season for us (October-January) is my annual hair-shirt penitent moment. It is the same thing year after year and you would think I'd learn my lesson. Every single year, I schedule all the kids' appointments to happen at the same time in the name of multitasking. I tell myself that it's a good use of time and energy to get them all out of the way at once. I pat myself on the back for using less gas by only making the 1&1/2-hour round trip trek once.
And every single year, I regret my decision moments after hauling into the pediatrician's office and trying to keep the baby from licking the door handle in what is always the middle of flu season. I bemoan my stubborn optimism while explaining to Ty that the lobby is not the appropriate place to sumo wrestle an unwilling brother. I kick myself while helping Leif redress himself for the fourth time as we're waiting to be called back into an exam room and telling him, "Honey. When they said 'get comfortable' they didn't mean you needed to be naked out here." I ask Liam and Aidan, through my firmly clenched teeth, to "please save their discussions about whether intestinal gas or our dog smells worse for home. Where no one can hear them." I remember the year that I ended up on my knees in the doctor's public restroom trying to mop up a puddle around a cup on the floor. And I invariably make a mental note to spread the appointments out over a couple days next year. Then I promptly forget my resolution in the chaos that follows.
Up first this year was Ty. You may recall Ty's last go-round when he tried to "give a sample" by aiming for a cup set on the floor in the general vicinity of the toilet. Ty, having turned 7, got to do his first ever old-fashioned eye exam. He stood at the end of a hall covering his eye with a large, black spoon-type paddle. The nurse pointed to the second row from the bottom on the eye chart.
"Ty, can you read this line to me?" she asked. Ty's uncovered eye got very big, he shook his head and said, "Um, no. I can't at all." She asked, "Can you see anything on the chart?" Ty nodded. "Oh sure!" The nurse looked at me, then back at Ty and repeated, "Can you read something off the chart to me?" Ty again shook his head and said, "No way!" Inside, I panicked. Was it possible my baby couldn't see?
I kneeled down and said, "Ty sweetie. Can you at least give it a try?" He nodded seriously, turned back toward the chart, narrowed the uncovered eye and concentrated hard. After a couple seconds, Ty haltingly said, "Fizzeruhtadoy". F-Z-E-R-U-T-A-D-O-E. The poor child thought he had to read the chart. As the nurse turned purple while trying not to laugh out loud, I considered how impressed I was that he had not only seen all the letters, but had given reading that nonsense a good try. When the nurse recovered her composure, she told him his vision was 20/25 and moved on to his weight.
After making it through the rest of the appointment without too much incident we did what all good country folk do when they go to town. We made a few more stops before turning around for home. At our third stop, a crowded grocery store, the kids were starting to wear a bit thin. Tempers and appetites were flaring when Aidan started yanking on my sleeve and badgering me in his bionic whisper, "Mama, I need a drink. Mama I'm so thirsty. Mama. Mama! I'm not joking. I really need a drink. My throatal flap is itchy!" That was more than Liam's tired sensibilities could take. He wheeled on his heel and drew the attention of anyone who wasn't already tittering about throatal flaps by yelling, "UVULA, Aidan! It's called a UVULA!" I had no words. We eventually made it through the checkout and back to the van. I have never in my life been so happy to see seatbelts. Hallelujah, they were strapped into something and I could take a breath.
My children are very literal creatures. Abstract is not their thing. And the more tired they get the more literal they become. Somehow, though, they give me a pass on the name of the first recipe. I guess they just like it enough.
Eggs in Baskets
Scale this recipe up as needed. Around these parts, that means I prepare nearly 20 eggs per meal. My chickens work hard.
Ingredients per person:
2 eggs
2 slices fresh bread
Shredded cheese (You can use Cheddar, Swiss, Muenster, smoked Gouda, whatever flicks your Bic.)
Chopped ham or crispy bacon, optional
Thinly sliced green onions, optional
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Butter each slice of bread and squeeze into the ramekin or muffin tin, buttered side down. Press bread against sides of dish to push crust above the rim and make enough room for the egg.
Sprinkle about 1 T. of shredded cheese into each bread-lined dish. Top with 1-2 T. chopped ham or bacon, if using.
Break one egg into each ramekin and sprinkle evenly with about 1 additional T. shredded cheese.
Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper and any other desired seasonings. Bake 15 to 25 minutes, till cheese is browned and eggs are cooked to desired consistency. If you prefer runny yolks, pull the eggs from the oven closer to 15 minutes. If you prefer medium yolks remove at about 20 minutes. If you like yolks that are firm the entire way through, cook closer to the 25-minute mark.
Remove toast cups from the dishes and serve. (These can also be served in the ramekins if they were cooked in them, but can pose a burning hazard for small hands. Use your discretion.) Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
And just in case your throatal flap needs wetting, try this on for size. Hot Lemon Shrub is a Napoleonic era hot toddy. If you don't drink alcohol, you can still give this a whirl by substituting equal amounts of water for the rum and adding 2 t. rum extract.
Hot Lemon Shrub
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice
3/4 c. sugar
2 c. rum
Combine all ingredients, stir well, bottle and set aside in a cool place. It will be ready to drink after about a week.
To serve, mix 2-3 parts boiling water to 1 part Shrub.
-- From "Lobscouse & Spotted Dog: Which It's a Gastronomic Companion to the Aubrey/Maturin Novels"
I've heard it said that Hot Lemon Shrub is quite refreshing served chilled and diluted with cold seltzer water instead of boiling water.
For pictures and step-by-step photo tutorials for these and other recipes, visit www.foodiewithfamily.com.


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71 Bulldogs Named 2012-13 MW Scholar Athletes
A total of 71 Fresno State student-athletes were honored as part of a league-record 623 Mountain West scholar athletes.
Equestrian Excels In Academics
The NCEA announced the Academic Award winners for the 2012 spring and fall semesters.
A Successful Scrimmage
The Fresno State equestrian team hosted its second intersquad scrimmage of the 2012-13 season Saturday morning.
'Dogs Jump To Texas
The Fresno State equestrian team will compete in its first regular season competitions this weekend in Texas as they face SMU, Baylor and Texas A&M.
Bulldogs Compete in Intersquad Scrimmage
The Fresno State Equestrian team hosted an intersquad scrimmage at the Fresno State Horse Center.
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2012-13 (Junior): Competed in two events this season ... scored a 70.5 in Horsemanship against Texas A&M ... scored a 65 in Reining against Texas A&M ... was the 2012-13 Workout Committee Member and was selected for the same position for the 2013-14 position ... named to the NCEA Academic Honor Roll for the 2012-13 season.
2011-12 (Sophomore): Competed in seven events in her sophomore season ... earned two wins against Delaware State and the University of Tennessee Martin ... earned an MVP honor against Delaware State with her season-high score of 74 ... maintained an average score of 71 ... earned her second varsity letter.
2010-11 (Freshman):Competed in five Horsemanship events this season ... tied her point against Auburn with a 72.5 and defeated her opponent against Tennessee with a score of 71.
Stewartville HS: Played varsity basketball for three years as a guard and won multiple tournament champions as well as the defensive player of the year award ... played varsity tennis for four years and was the team captain ... competed in varsity track for two years ... was on the Honor Roll ... a member of Business Professionals of America ... National Honor Society ... 19X Pinto World or Reserve World Champion ... multiple High Point awards on multiple horses on the All-Around Paint and Pinto circuit ... Reserve High Point in the Nation 2005, Pinto World Show High Point Youth English Competitor ... third Overall Versatility Champion at the World Show ... over 35 ROE, ROM, Championships and versatility awards on multiple horses.
Personal: Born June 26, 1992 in Rochester, Min. ... parents are Cheryl and Ricky Haack ... has an older sister, Sierra and an older half sister, Tiarra ... hobbies include basketball, tennis, track, music, swimming, camping, trail riding, and hanging out with friends ... biggest athletic thrill is winning ... admires her mom the most for being so caring ... chose to attend Fresno State because of the equestrian team.


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Highwoods Properties is seeking to raise $133.1 million from a stock offering as it looks to ramp up acquisition and development activity in the second half of the year.
The Raleigh real estate investment trust priced its offering of 3.75 million shares on Thursday. The underwriters have the option to purchase an additional 562,500 shares, meaning Highwoods could raise a total of $153 million from the sale. The offering is expected to close Aug. 13.
CEO Ed Fritsch said Thursday that the funds will be used to reduce the companys overall debt level while it continues to acquire properties and pursue development projects for specific tenants.
We dont want the debt to go up, we want it to go down knowing that were spending money on not only acquisitions but also development, he said.
Highwoods, the Triangles largest office landlord, last month increased its acquisitions and new development outlook for the year and now expects to spend as much as $550 million. The company acquired nearly $350 million in office properties during the first half of the year while selling $68.4 million in assets and announcing nearly $60 million in new development projects.
Fritsch said the company is increasingly confident that it will end the year at the high-end of its guidance for spending on new acquisitions and development.
Although there have been several speculative office buildings moving forward in the Triangle in recent months, Fritsch said Highwoods is mostly looking at build-to-suits development projects for specific tenants.
We are not allergic to some dose of spec space but we want to be very deliberate in how we decide where that is and what it is and how much of it there would be, he said.
Late last month, Cary officials approved a Highwoods proposal for the Weston Lakefront Offices, a 40-acre development that would include three office buildings and 223,500 square feet. The proposal fits the requirements for MetLife, which earlier this year announced plans to open a technology hub in Cary that will employ 1,200 people.
MetLife hasnt confirmed or denied rumors that it will occupy the Weston site, and Fritsch declined to comment Thursday when asked about the company.
In recent years, Highwoods has made major acquisitions in Florida, Atlanta and Pittsburgh while also announcing a large development project in Nashville. Fritsch said the company is always looking for opportunities to expand its portfolio in the Triangle.
Its one of our top five markets, he said. Raleigh is home and its certainly a place where we want to invest.
Fritsch said Raleigh is doing all the right things, and hes hopeful the city will attract a few more Fortune 500 headquarters in the near future.
Im hopeful we can make that happen and there are three or four more towers downtown, he said. Highwoods owns the PNC Plaza building on Fayetteville Street.
Next weeks stock sale is Highwoods first offering of a block of shares since May 2009. But Highwoods has raised about $385 million since May 2011 under an at-the-market offering program that allows companies to raise capital over time.
Highwoods has used those proceeds to pay down debt even as it spent hundreds of millions of dollars acquiring trophy office towers in Atlanta and Pittsburgh. The companys attention to its balance sheet led both Moodys and Standard & Poors to upgrade the companys credit rating in recent months.
Highwoods stock sale priced at $35.50 per share. The stock, which began trading Thursday at $36.31, was down about 2 percent in afternoon trading.
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Craftsman 33 Gallon 165 MAX PSI Quiet Vertical Air Compressor
The 33 gallon 165 MAX PSI vertical air compressor delivers 20% longer tool run time than 150PSI compressors so you get jobs done faster. It is oil free/maintenance free for ease of use. With the large 33 gallon tank, oil free design, and easy portability because it has wheels, this is the perfect compressor for all spray painting projects!. It can also handle all inflation, light to medium automotive projects as well. It also has a high flow regulator so when you need the full power of the compressor, you have it!
When you are done, all you have to do is wrap up the cord and wheel the compressor away on its two convenient wheels. This 110-120 v, 15-amp air compressor even works with an extension cord, thanks to its low-voltage start up.
This Craftsman 33 gallon vertical air compressor has 2 quick connects that let you have 2 lines ready so you can switch between tools quickly and waste less time. The compressor recharges fast, giving you less down time between uses as well. Another convenient aspect of this tank is that you are able to store it in cold or warm conditions without risk of ruining it. This is thanks to the fact that it requires no oil or maintenance.
- 33 gallon air compressor with wheels travels easily
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By Mickey Furfari
For the Times West Virginian
Tim Agee, one of the toughest little defensive backs in Don Nehlen's 21 years as West Virginia University's head football coach, did not waste much time becoming a celebrity in Hollywood, Calif.
The 5-foot-11, 175-pound native of Bethesda, Md., became a movie star not long after getting his degree in political science from WVU in 1984.
Agee made a total of 12 movies. He also appeared in 24 television shows.
As a Mountaineer in the defensive secondary, he got more than a fair share of tackles. His thinking was "you always hit people before they hit you. That was the only way to play."
The three-year starter helped West Virginia to records of 9-3, 9-3 and 9-3, in 1981-82-83.
Nehlen, who had taken over the reins in 1980, will tell you that back-to-back victories over Florida (26-6) in the 1981 Peach Bowl and at nationally No. 8 ranked Oklahoma (41-27) in the 1982 season's opener put his new program on a solid national level.
Agee, who was a quarterback in high school and a punter, also appeared in three bowl games with WVU and helped win two of those.
Statistically, he is tied with Darrell Whitmore for fifth place in the school's all-time career list with 14 interceptions. He also is credited with 192 tackles.
"I also was the second-string punter," Agee recalls. "But I didn't punt a single time while there. But I enjoyed my time in Morgantown."
So did his father, James. He also was a WVU graduate and served two years as president of the WVU Alumni Association.
The father died about a year ago.
After living in the Los Angeles area for many years, with Hollywood as his work place, the handsome Tim Agee is finally engaged to be married. His beautiful fiancee is named Thu, a Los Angeles native whose parents live in Vietnam.
"I finally decided that I should settle down," he chuckled.
In all, Agee was an actor in Hollywood for 15 years.
"It was a whole lot of commercials (including 'live' billboards) and the most beautiful girls in the world," he admitted. "I made good money and just had a great schedule."
But he eventually thought it was time for a change of pace, and now he's in business with some prominent real estate people.
They're involved in apartment buildings.
Nehlen actually "discovered" Agee in a freshman football game between WVU and Ohio State in 1980.
"They needed a free safety, which I hadn't played since I was 10 years old, and I got Coach Nehlen's attention as he sat in the stands," Agee recalled.
Besides defensive back, he saw action on special teams because of his tackling ability and nose for the ball.
"He was an incredible motivator," Agee said of Nehlen. "And he was a great head coach. He definitely was a gentleman.
"But the best I could give him was that he was smart enough to have undeniably talented, smart assistant coaches."


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Commercial Burglary – Best Buy Warehouse – Business Parkway
A female security guard sitting outside the Best Buy warehouse near the 6600 block of Business Parkway was reportedly bound by two suspects after they broke into her vehicle by smashing the driver's side window. Police reported the suspects told the victim they were going to take equipment from Best Buy. After hearing the suspects leave, the victim was able to untie herself and call 911. Investigators found the building and trailers secure and nothing missing.
- Suspect 1: Black male, 5'9", thick build, wearing black skull hat, black mask, blue coat, black pants and black gloves
- Suspect 2: Black male, 5'6", thin build, wearing all black
Commercial Burglary – 6900 O'Conner Drive
A rear window was smashed at Stolar Construction near the 6900 block of O'Conner Driver, but a representative of the business found nothing missing or disturbed around 10 p.m. on Nov. 30.
Armed Robbery – Hayshed Lane
Three unknown suspects armed with a handgun reportedly struck a male victim and stole an iPod near the 8800 block of Hayshed Lane on Nov. 30 at approximately 5 p.m.
Robbery – Cloudleap Court
A male victim was allegedly assaulted by two suspects who demanded money near the 8700 block of Cloudleap CT around 3:49 p.m. on Dec. 2. The victim resisted the two male suspects and prevented them from taking anything. One suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 30-35 years old, 5'8", with black hair and wearing a hoodie and blue jeans. No description of the second suspect was given.
Residential Burglary – Blue Pool
Two guns and money were reported stolen from a closet near the 8900 block of Blue Pool on Nov. 30 between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. after an unknown suspect or suspects gained entry through the front door and ransacked the master bedroom, office, bathroom and closet.
Residential Burglary - Burnt Mountain Path
An unknown suspect or suspects reportedly broke a window pane near the front door of a house on the 6300 block of Burnt Mountain Path to gain entry to a residence and stole watches and jewelry on Dec. 1 between 1:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Juvenile Arrested – Sandchain Road
An unidentified juvenile was arrested for his involvement in two burglaries after he was arrested at the scene of a burglary in progress near the 6300 block of Sandchain Road.
A victim spotted the juvenile in the process of stealing tennis shoes from a residence on Sandchain Road at about 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 30. The victim confronted the suspect, causing the suspect to flee. Police later arrested the suspect, whom the victim knew, and located a laptop charger from a laptop reported stolen in a previous burglary at the same location. The suspect was charged with both burglaries.
Residential Burglary - Green Mountain Circle
An unknown suspect or suspects reportedly pried open a rear slider to gain entry to a residence near the 5000 block of Green Mountain Circle on Dec. 1 between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. and stole a TV, laptops, a Wii and money.
Residential Burglary - Hickory Ridge Road
Televisions and a DVD player were reported stolen from a residence near the 10000 block of Hickory Ridge Road between Nov. 28 and Dec. 3.
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Armed Robbery – Montgomery Road
Three suspects wielding knives allegedly stole a jacket from a man while he was with his girlfriend near the 4900 block of Montgomery Road on Nov. 30 at 11 p.m. One of the victims identified a suspect as Terrell William Young, 20, no fixed address, who was later arrested by police. Police are searching for the other two suspects.
Residential Burglary – Argent Path
Cash, coins and jewelry were reported stolen from a residence near the 3100 block of Argent Path on Nov. 30 between 7 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Police reported entry was made by breaking a small hole in a glass door, reaching in and unlocking it.
Residential Burglary - Weatherstone Drive
Nothing was reported stolen after an unknown suspect or suspects kicked open a locked sliding glass door at a residence near the 2700 block of Weatherstone Drive on Dec. 1 between 8 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
Residential Burglary - Town and Country Blvd
A laptop was reported stolen from the 8700 block of Town and Country Blvd between Nov. 11 and Nov. 27.
Residential Burglary – Kidwell Place
An alarm was pulled off the wall and the master bedroom was ransacked when an unknown suspect or suspects stole cash and jewelry from a residence near the 2600 block of Kidwell Place on Dec. 1 at approximately 7 p.m.
Residential Burglary – Robin Lynn Drive
An unknown suspect or suspects reportedly stole jewelry from a residence near the 10800 block of Robin Lynn Drive after gaining entry by smashing the rear sliding glass door between 2 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Commercial Burglary – Patrick's Hair Design – Red Branch Road
Money was reportedly stolen from a register after a suspect or suspects gained entry to Patrick's Hair Design near the 9100 block of Red Branch Road by throwing a rock through the front glass door on Dec. 1 around midnight.
Commercial Burglary – Lights Out – Red Branch Road
Like the burglary at Patrick's, the unknown suspect or suspects threw a rock through the front glass door of the business to gain entry and then stole money from the office on Dec. 1 around midnight.
Residential Burglary Attempt – Woodstock Road
The victim called police after being awakened by a dog barking and heard talking outside the residence near 1800 Woodstock Road on Nov. 30 at approximately 1:10 p.m. Police reported an unknown suspect or suspects attempted to gain entry through a basement door, but were unsuccessful.
County Vehicle Thefts
A 2002 black Chevy Monte Carlo was reported stolen from the 10100 block of High Ridge Road on Dec. 1
A 2001 green Honda Accord was reported stolen near the 9400 block of Timesweep Lane on Dec. 1.
A 2001 blue Suzuki TL was reported stolen near the 82400 block of Preston Court on Dec. 2.
A red Peterbilt dump truck was reported stolen near the 11000 block of Guilford Road on Dec. 3.


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Sarah Henry, a West Johnston High graduate, had four top 10 finishes in the NCAA Division I swimming championship while swimming for Texas A&M last weekend in Indianapolis.
Henry was second in the 1,650-yard freestyle, sixth in the 400 individual medley and ninth in the 500 freestyle. She also helped the A&M 800 free relay to a fifth-place finish.
Haley Anderson of Southern Cal nipped Henry, 15:45.89 to 15:46.41, to win the 1,650.
"You allow yourself a time to mourn," Henry said, "and then you try to flip the whole process on its head and use it for motivation. The next time you are at practice and you're feeling bad, think back to that half second and push yourself more."
Swimming the 1,650, which is about a mile, is painful, she said. The burning starts around the 400-yard mark and builds.
"At the halfway mark, you're thinking, 'You've got to be kidding me. Halfway.' And sometimes you think you just want it to be over. The bell for the last lap is a wonderful sound."
Henry was the first A&M woman to win a Southeastern Conference championship. She won the 500 and the 1,650 in the SEC finals and took third in the 400 IM.
She missed all of last year with her second ACL tear in her right leg.
"To swim this well after missing a year has been exciting," she said.
West Johnston coach Logan Francisco said Henry did some incredible things as a senior. Henry tore the ACL the first time during her junior year and wasn't fully recovered by the start of her senior season. She could not dive into the pool during the first meets.
Instead, she started in the water against the wall as other dived farther into the pool..
"Everybody else had momentum and she had none," Francisco said. "She was always behind at the start, but to watch her catch up and then win by half a pool length was amazing.
"She doesn't let anything distract her from her goals."
Henry said her performances in the NCAA meet were a mental boost.
"Winning an NCAA championship is the goal of every college swimmer and I came close," she said. "You aren't just racing Americans because our college teams have swimmers from all over the world. If you come this close you realize that winning is not just some dream, but it could become a reality.
Henry set N.C. High School Athletic Association records in the 200 freestyle (1:47.97) and the 500 free (4:46.69) in 2010. The races are the longest distances contested in the NCHSAA championships.
"For her to excel that much in distances that were not really her strengths – although everything seems to be her strength – just shows you how exceptional she was in high school swimming," Francisco said. "A lot of students lose their focus when they go off to college, but Sarah hasn't."


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Saturday, August 25
Dirk Langeveld is filling in for Elissa Bass while she is on vacation. She will resume this column on Aug. 28.
NFL Football Exhibition: Texans vs. Saints, 8 p.m., CBS
Football is back, but it's not quite into the games that matter. Anything to remind us of that little bit of summer we have left.
Celebrity Ghost Stories, 9 p.m., Bio
I'm not sure why Civil War soldiers are haunting Brett Cullen. Maybe they're sympathetic about the way he got bayoneted in Lost.
Redneck Island, 10 p.m., CMT
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo yesterday signed the historic five-borough taxi legislation, a bill that allows livery cab drivers to make on-street pick-ups outside of the Manhattan business district and in the outer boroughs.
The plan, proposed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg earlier this year has the aim of making cabs more accessible outside of Midtown by making available18,000 new livery street hail permits that will allow drivers to pick up passengers legally on the street.
"It's a huge victory for all New Yorkers who ever sought to hail a cab outside Manhattan and in northern Manhattan," said the mayor.
The new law also will generate billions of dollars in revenue for the City through the sale of 2,000 new yellow medallions, all of which will be wheelchair accessible. The agreement increases the number of medallions sold by 500 over the original bill passed in June.
Taxi medallions are the most coveted possession of any cab driver or company, as they are an official, legal recognition of taxi's ability to do street hails. Most livery taxi companies do not own medallions. And although many livery drivers do street hails, technically, it is illegal.
However, many livery cab drivers oppose the new legislation, calling the mayor's new plan too expensive, because once available, medallions are sold through auctions and go for an average of $700,000 each.
"We support the state to vote for and approve 1,500 more medallions to the yellow taxi industry. We are fine with that," said City Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez at a City Hall rally of 700 liver cab drivers last May. "But what about the livery taxi industry? This is nothing related to affordable when the people from the livery taxi industry are making $15,000 - $25,000 a year. Who can afford a medallion for $600,000 - $1 million? Who's going to give them a loan for that?"
But the mayor says the benefits of passing the bill far outweigh the costs.
"It will also bring thousands of hard-working livery drivers – many of them immigrants – out of the shadows and into the legal economy," said Bloomberg. "This will benefit both drivers, but also taxpayers and subway riders, because the new taxis – like all current taxis – will generate revenue that is dedicated to the MTA.
"It will positively impact our city's quality of life for decades to come."


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A haunted house as with any other company is only as good as it staff. I have been blessed to have the best staff for many years. All the actors last year gave 110 % every night , some were sick, some were hurt, some had relationship problems but for everyone has those issues. My actors performed night after night to the top. If I have learned 1 thing haunting, you can have the best props, costumes, make-up and masks but without great actors it will never be a great show.
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