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Roadblocks to stop fleeing suspects challenged in federal caseAbout 15 minutes later, a phalanx of police cars descended upon an intersection a few miles away, blockading dozens of shocked motorists including Mr. Paetsch, whom the authorities had tracked with a GPS device buried in the $26,000 he was accused of stealing.But with only the faintest physical description and unsure which vehicle the device was in, the police trained their weapons on all 20 cars at the intersection and ordered people to show their hands. For nearly two hours, the police ordered every driver and passenger to step out of their cars, even handcuffing some of them, before discovering the missing money and two loaded firearms in Mr. Paetschs S.U.V.The case, now winding its way through the federal court system, is being watched by Fourth Amendment lawyers and law enforcement experts. While advanced technology now gives the police the power to shadow a suspect moments after a crime is committed, there are still legal questions over how wide a net the authorities can cast while in pursuit.At issue is not Mr. Paetschs involvement in the robbery. Rather, his lawyer, Matthew Belcher, a federal public defender, has argued that evidence seized from Mr. Paetschs vehicle should be thrown out on the grounds that the roadblock was unconstitutional.
The Fourth Amendment, Mr. Belcher said, should keep the police from rounding up large groups of people at gunpoint based merely on a hunch.Basically, the law is there to prevent the cops from doing exactly what they did, Mr. Belcher said, from stopping 20 to 30 people without any specific facts leading them to say that one person did it.Federal prosecutors declined to comment. But in court filings, they argued that the roadblock was the safest option, given the potential for a high-speed chase through Aurora.
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It's that time of year again. Spring is in the air, the clocks are moving forward, and the first of the year's major Linux conferences is kicking off in Boston, Massachusetts. LinuxWorld Expo (LWE) has rapidly become one of the most interesting and talked about mainstream Linux conventions anywhere in the world. I'm certainly not the only person who would rather fly from London to Boston than go to my local LinuxWorld and revel in a tiny convention hall filled with a few carefully chosen exhibitors. If last year's convention is anything to go by, this will be a real blast. This time last year, I hooked up with OLS organizer Andrew Hutton for a 1,000 mile road trip that took us (on a very skewed route) from Ottawa to Boston. Once we'd arrived, we enjoyed three days of hanging out with some of the more well known members of our Free Software community. People like Don Becker, who you may never have heard of, but who single handedly wrote much of the Linux networking stack. If you didn't make it to this year's convention, consider coming along in 2007. You won't be disappointed.
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The Affordable Care Act of 2010 greatly expanded women's access to free preventive services, particularly for sexual and reproductive health. Men didn't fare nearly as well.
The ACA guidelines' promise of free contraception may have generated the most controversy, but the law also provides many other services for women, including free screening for HIV, chlamydia and gonorrhea, and pregnancy-related benefits such as screening for gestational diabetes, and breast-feeding support, supplies and counseling.
Under the law, new health plans or those whose benefits have changed substantially are required to provide four types of preventive care without any co-payments or other forms of cost-sharing: services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and preventive services and screenings for women and for children that are recommended by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., championed adding women's preventive services recommended by HRSA following an outcry over a Preventive Services Task Force recommendation that regular mammography screening for most women begin at age 50 rather than age 40. In a separate amendment, she successfully pushed to reinstate the earlier recommendations that called for mammography screening starting at age 40.
The new law requires most health plans to begin providing free contraceptives to women when their new plan year begins this fall or next year. It covers all FDA-approved methods, including permanent ones such as tubal ligation. But since its scope is limited to women's services, it does not offer free coverage for vasectomies.
Men's health specialists say both men and women could have benefited from such a requirement. Even though they're generally simpler and less expensive than female sterilization, cost can be a factor that deters men from getting vasectomies.


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Reviewer: Jennifer , 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I am on my fourth month on Yaz and i LOVE it! I have had no negative side effects other than for the first week i was very tired and had very light spotting for the first month. My acne has cleared up, i barley have any blackheads, zero weight gain, my boobs filled out, my period is lighter with no moodiness, and best of all No Lowered Sex Drive!! I would highly recommend trying it out.
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I have been taking yaz for 6 months now, and yes my acne has cleard up and my weight hasn't changed at all if so lost a little bit. but however the constant breakthrough bleeding is really starting to effect my life... seen my doctor and she said it can take upto 12motnhs to settle...
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I began using yaz when I was 23, after OTC Lo was causing too much weight gain, acne, and depression. Yaz cleared my acne, I had reduced depressive episodes, and my weight was steady. I was very pleased. A few years later I began having severe migraines based on my cycle. I went off the drug to have my daughter, I resumed it a couple of months after her birth when I was 29. Life had been hell fo ... Show Full Comment
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I've been on the generic brand of Yaz, Gianvi, for almost seven months. I have not experienced any weight gain, cramps, or any other negative side effect with this drug. It has made my periods lighter and shorter and it has also made my cramps disappear. I love it!
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Yaz was the first birth control I was placed on. Everything was perfect except for the tiredness and excess sweating. During the first month I actually lost weight (but was also working with a personal trainer). I would recommend this pill!
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Be it the financial Economy or an economy of space, people have managed to design, build and create within limits that often lead to inspiring results. Presently, it is the financial economy which dictates the size and oppulence of new home construction. But in times passed, there have been other dictates and or inspirations, obcessions or mandates which have given to the odd if not uncomfortable structure. When Ego meets Brick, the following is but yet the scenario.
Built in the year 1830 in Alexandria, Virginia, this two story 7 foot wide home provides a mere 325 square feet of functional living space as it bridges the alleyway between to larger brick buildings to either side. The one to the left, a brick painted white while the one to the left a deep red. That set in the middle a deep blue representing the colors of the nation and the history of the nation.
But the blue brick was built as the locals tell, in spite. Its purpose as it forces itself between the other two, to prevent the horse drawn carriges and vangrants and worse from hiding and gathering between the two others already standing. That in the middle was built by John Hollensburg, owner of the one adjacent for his tolerance had worn thin by that which nestled between.
The blue brick seven foot wide home still remains and is the city "peid de terre" of its present owner Jack Sammis who purchased the home in 1990 for $135,000. There is a small garden in back.
Of course where else would one hope to discover the "NATION'S SKINIEST HOUSE IN AMERICA," but in the fabulous state of California. As if the world was in search of such a novelty. Here she rests at 708 Gladys Avenue at the corner of 7th Street in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach, California. According to both the Guiness Book of World Records along with Ripley's Believe it or Not, the home was built on a lot encompassing a mere 10 by 50 foot lot.
As the story goes, a man by the name of N. Rummond, received the land as a repayment a $100 loan in 1931. The 860 square foot home was built in response to a bet that "No Habitable Structure Could Be Built On Such a Parcel Land." The yellow-stucco Tudor style home was completed in 1932 and where it has proudly settled.
In addition to acting as a residence, the building was the address of the Law Practice of William John Cox from 1977-1981. Cox is best known for his work on the Holocaust Denial Case of 1981 where he represented Mel Mermelstein, an Aushwitz Concentration Camp Survivor against those denying the history of the Holocaust.
The residence still sits on its original property now designated, registered and maintained by the Long Beach California Historical Society as a local landmark in 1983. It is now a destination for tourists to the area.
Located at 75 1/2 Bedford Street in Greenwich Village, NYC at 9 1/2 feet wide stands what is locally referred to as the "Narrow House." The once residence of Puitzer Prize winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay during the early 1920′s then cartoonist William Steig, wife and sister-in-law anthropologist Margaret Mead in 1930, was also home to such well knowns as actors John Barrymore and Cary Grant.
The three story home was built in 1873, the inside functional living space is a mere 8 foot 7 inches. From street entrance to the garden in the back is but 30 feet. According to the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, this house was built during the smallpox epidemic for Horatio Gomez who was a trustee for the Hettie Hendricks-Gomez Estate. The home was constructed in between two exsisting buildings then and still located at 75 and 77 Bedford Street. The main floor of the building sawseveral lucrative businesses including cobbler and candymaker over the early years.
In 1952, Kenneth Carroad, a local lawyer & resident, purchased the home in an effort to preserve it from demolition. He and his famiy resided there until 1982 the home was put on the market for sale for $350,000. The house did not sell until 1996 for $270,000 to Cedric Wilson and architect who then put approximately an additional $200,000 in renovations, restorations and upgrades. The home is now enjoyed by tenants who appreciate the history and interest in their home.


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TRAVERSE CITY — The annual Dennos Museum Holiday Art Fair runs today through Sunday, Oct. 26-28, throughout the museum.
The Holiday Art Fair features fine arts and crafts by about 50 Michigan artists in all price ranges, with many items below $30.
Mediums represented include blown glass, soft and metal sculptures, pottery, prints, printings, photographs, jewelry, fibers and much more.
Many of the artists have been in the sale for a number of years, but each year new artists are added to make the show fresh and exciting, according to show organizers.
Christmas and Hanukkah gifts, arts and crafts kits and more are also among the items available to holiday shoppers.
A large selection of Christmas ornaments from around the world, as well as Hanukkah and Christmas gifts, are offered, with merchandise chosen specifically for being handmade or unusual.
A variety of books relating to the arts, sciences and the Inuit peoples are being featured, as well as stocking stuffers and small gift items that children can choose for family and friends.
As part of the fair, there will be a benefit raffle featuring art works donated by holiday artists to help raise funds to offset the cost of school visits. Last year, more than 2,000 students benefited from the fund.
The holiday fair is staffed by volunteers, and proceeds from the fund-raiser event go toward the museum and education programs.
There is no admission charge for the three days of the sale.
Holiday fair hours are today and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
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AUSTIN, Texas -- An Austin police officer has been fired for shooting at a driver during a traffic stop. Friday Chief Art Acevedo said the shooting was unreasonable, especially the way the officer acted after he fired his gun, but the civil rights attorney handling the case says his termination is not enough.
Dash camera video shows what happened after James Barton was pulled over at 12th Street and Airport for running a red light back in May.
"Stay in the car. Stay in the car. Stay in the car," yelled Austin Police Department Officer Justin Boehm, who fired one shot as Barton stepped outside of the car.
It cost Officer Boehm his job.
"It was not reasonable and therefore under our policies the only appropriate discipline is indefinite suspension," Acevedo said.
In September Barton told KVUE News the officer recklessly fired at him.
"He turned on his lights. I pulled over, reached for my wallet, and opened my door. I was getting out when a bullet came flying past my head. He missed," Barton explained.
Chief Acevedo said even though Barton appeared to reach for something and stepped out of his car, the shooting should not have happened -- even more so, what happened after he fired the gun.
"It's clearly a wallet. He now knows it wasn't a firearm. His conduct subsequent to seeing was not consistent with what we expect at the Austin Police Department," Acevedo explained.
"It's only a miracle that Mr. Barton wasn't killed. The officer missed him," said Jim Harrington with the Texas Civil Rights Project.
Harrington is representing Barton in a civil suit and says the chief's action is not enough.
"It shouldn't take more than four months to fire this guy," Harrington said. "It really is scary, and I think it ought to be alarming to the people of the city."
Chief Acevedo says they look at each case individually.
"We don't look to see which way the wind is blowing. We look at the facts," Acevedo said. "I will never be up here as a police chief and say 'Hey, we have 10 officer involved shootings. Guess what guys, ladies, you have no right to defend yourself. You have no right to defend somebody else no matter what the circumstances are because the community has decided that seven shootings is too much.'"
A grand jury reviewed the case and last week decided the police officer should not face criminal charges.
KVUE spoke with Barton Friday by phone, and he says he feels a little bit safer on the streets of Austin after news of Boehm's firing.


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Last week the Simpsonville City Commission did something that very few governments consider – they chose to lower taxes.
The 10.2 percent decrease in property taxes will be a welcome reprieve for residents, but we really commend the commissioners for their progressive outlook.
Recognizing the commercial growth that is coming their way, the commission realized the windfall in taxes they were about to receive. And instead of instantly looking to see where that money would best be spent they took a minute to see how it could best be used.
As CVS drugstores move to remove cigarettes from their shelves this fall, we think it's time for our city and county officials to start thinking the same way.
CVS officials cited a moral responsibility for making the change.
"Ending the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products at CVS pharmacy is the right thing to do for our customers and our company to help people on their path to better health," said Larry J. Merlo, president and CEO of CVS Caremark.
Does the NCAA have an axe to grind with the state of Kentucky? It sure looks that way.
Not only were our beloved Cardinals and Wildcats relegated to much lower seeds than they both deserved, but now the NCAA has decided to ruin a week of productivity in offices from Paducah to Pikeville – as the coach wearing the blue tie might say.
The two now will meet in the Sweet 16 late Friday night in Indianapolis, the second time in three years they've met in the NCAA tournament.
We're not sure our hearts can handle it.
Questioning the courts
Even though I don't write to the editor often, I am now because I have a concern with our judicial system in Shelby County. Attorneys from other counties have even told me that this court system is a lot like Mayberry.
I am 100 percent in favor of "you do the crime, you do the time," but don't you think the same crime should carry the same sentence?
Here in ACC country, the sun is fading behind the oncoming threat of snow showers. There are tears and fear, loathing in the gloaming. Tobacco Road has rolled up its reputation and burned its hopes in the NCAA Tournament, leaving this as what ACC fans say to a Kentuckian these days:
Louisville will be in the ACC next year.
Yes, the Cardinals will, and perhaps the ACC would like to claim them right now, but not so fast, my friend.
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Regulatory T Cells Limit Vascular Endothelial Injury and Prevent Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is an incurable disease associated with viral infections and connective tissue diseases. The relationship between inflammation and disease pathogenesis in these disorders remains poorly understood.To determine whether immune dysregulation due to absent T-cell populations directly contributes to the development of PAH.Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) blockade induced significant pulmonary endothelial apoptosis in T-cell-deficient rats but not in immune-reconstituted (IR) rats. T cell-lymphopenia in association with VEGFR2 blockade resulted in periarteriolar inflammation with macrophages, and B cells even prior to vascular remodeling and elevated pulmonary pressures. IR prevented early inflammation and attenuated PAH development. IR with either CD8 T cells alone or with CD4-depleted spleen cells was ineffective in preventing PAH, whereas CD4-depleting immunocompetent euthymic animals increased PAH susceptibility. IR with either CD4(+)CD25(hi) or CD4(+)CD25(-) T cell subsets prior to vascular injury attenuated the development of PAH. IR limited perivascular inflammation and endothelial apoptosis in rat lungs in association with increased FoxP3(+), IL-10- and TGF-?-expressing CD4 cells, and upregulation of pulmonary bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 2 (BMPR2)-expressing cells, a receptor that activates endothelial cell survival pathways.PAH may arise when regulatory T-cell (Treg) activity fails to control endothelial injury. These studies suggest that regulatory T cells normally function to limit vascular injury and may protect against the development of PAH.
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The Bernardston Parks & Recreation Department conducts events and programs throughout the year. This is where you can find out about current events and programs organized and supervised by the department. A general year-long calendar is here. Continue reading below for specific programs, events and dates.
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Jan. 5 Basketball Games Begin
March 6 & 13 Baseball Signups, PK-6: 6-7 p.m. at BES
March 23: Easter Egg Hunt, 1:00 p.m. Cushman Park
March 30: Field Clean-up @ Pratt Field 9:00-12:00- Volunteers needed
May 15 & 21: Registration for Summer Program, 6-7 p.m. at BES
May 6: Baseball Games Begin (tentatively)
May 27: Memorial Day Parade, Baseball Teams march
June 5: FINAL REGISTRATION for Summer Recreation Program 6-7p.m. at BES
June 24 – August 2: Summer Recreation Program Runs
August 17: Old Home Day (tentatively)
August 22 & 27: Soccer Signups, 6-7 @Pratt Field
September 7: Soccer Games Begin
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Corsicana — A listing of meetings and events of interest from throughout Navarro County.
April 30, May 1
The Navarro Council of the Arts presents Black Violin, Classical Musicians for all fifth through 12th graders at the Corsicana High School auditorium. Shows will be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days. For more information contact the Navarro Council of the Arts at (903) 872-5411.
April 30
Navarro Regional Hospital Auxiliary will host a uniform sale in the hospital classrooms from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds wil benefit the NRH Auxiliary Scholarship Fund for students at Navarro College going into a medical field. Contact Connie Beal for more information at (903) 654-6892.
May 1
Kinsloe House Program/Yearbook Committee, headed by Marsha Banks and Pearl Skewes, will present a favorite author, Anne Mateer, who entertained us last year with her book, published in 2011, Wings of a Dream. This year she will be entertaining us with her book, published in 2012, At Every Turn; and her new book, which will be out in September, A Home for my Heart. She is a pleasure to know and hear. She will be selling her books at the luncheon.
Please call (903) 874-5791 to make reservations or cancellations by Monday, April 29 at 12 noon.
Eureka Crime Watch will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the Eureka United Methodist Church. Special guest will be a game warden from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. Plans will be made for the annual picnic, and cash donations will be accepted for Perry Calvin's family and the West Volunteer Fire Dept. Donations will be divided equally and delivered in person to the recipients. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.
May 2
Corsicana Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., presents Black Violin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and $20. For more information, contact the Palace at (903) 874-7792.
Blooming Grove Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Dept. The speaker will be retired football player and retired probation officer Ray Jacobs.
MOM (Musicians of Mildred) will hold a fundraising concert at 7 p.m. at Lane Gym at Mildred High School. Musicians of Mildred gives a college scholarship to a Mildred student with musical ability. Performing will be the Mildred High School Band, the 1977 Ag Band of Mildred, and many other groups and solo artists. Tickets are $5.
Angels of Corsicana Troop Support will need volunteers to set up and receive donations for our garage sale starting at 8 a.m. until done. Jean O'Connor needs volunteers to work the garage sale both Friday and Saturday. We are in need of donations, bake sale items, and homemade potato salad. Please help support our troops. All proceeds go toward mailing the monthly gift boxes to the troops. Any of the men wishing to help the barbecue pit masters are welcome. Please come Thursday and sign up. We are located at 1020 N. Bus. 45. For more information call Jean O'Connor at (903) 851-2560.
May 3
House of Refuge will hold its fifth annual fundraising concert at First Baptist Church sanctuary. The concert "Glorious" will begin at 7 p.m. Todd Jones will serve as emcee for the fifth time. Wes and Liz Haefs will return with an old favorite performance, joined by Billy Elias; Crystal Trevino; Shellie Buckley, Shellie O'Neal and the Fine Arts Dept. of Navarro College; Hispanic Fellowship Praise Team; First Baptist Church Choir; Navarro College Students performing song in American Sign Language; Taylor Parks; Lydia Bailey, Todd Jones and Wayne Owen; The Current Praise Band from First United Methodist Church; Grace Worship Team; and Ruined and Redeemed from First Baptist Church, Kerens. This is the one big fundraiser the House of Refuge does each year. Please come out and hear great music and support a wonderful cause.
Navarro Regional Hospital's Senior Circle will travel to Choctaw Casino in Durant, Okla. Motor coach will leave the hospital parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Free play will be added to your card upon arrival and discount on buffet. Contact Connie Beal to reserve your spot at (903) 654-6892.
May 3-24
The Navarro Council of the Arts presents its Annual Youth Art Show at the Warehouse Living Arts Center Gallery. For more information, contact Navarro Council of the Arts at (903) 872-5411.
May 4
The Dresden Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Saturday, May 4. The meeting begins with a memorial service at the Dresden Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Following will be a covered dish lunch at 12 noon and a business meeting at 1 p.m. Your attendance is encouraged and appreciated.
The American Legion, Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will hold its monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the post. All members and prospective members are invited to attend. For further information call (903) 874-3936 after 2 p.m. or Like us on Facebook (American Legion Post 22 Johnson-Wiggins).
A Mexican Fiesta Dinner will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church gym from 5 to 8 p.m. Enchiladas, tamales, rice, beans, salad, beverages and dessert will be served for $10/adults and $7 for kids. Anyone in the county is welcome.
The Navarro College International Justice Mission is holding a Freedom Fest Concert to spread awareness of human trafficking. Music is set to start at 6 p.m. For more information contact: firstname.lastname@example.com. The event is sponsored by Brookshires Grocery Company, Bittersweet Boutique and Navarro College.
The CHS Calicos will host its Spring Show at the CHS Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The show is titled "Emotions in Motion" and is produced by Amy Tidwell, Calico director and Tiffany Wilburn, assistant director. The audience will be treated to a crowd pleasing show that will include award-winning routines from the Calicos' 2013 San Antonio competition, presentation of Seniors, and the introduction of the 2013-2014 new line members. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Auditorium doors will open at 5:45 p.m.
Wortham Volunteer Fire Department will hold its Annual Barbecue and cake auction at 6 p.m. Adults are $8 and kids are $5. Door prizes will be given. Please come out and support your local volunteer fire department.
Wortham Chamber of Commerce will hold its Inaugual Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Wortham. During the day the Wortham cheerleaders will have a carwash to raise money for camp. Stop by downtown, leave your car to be washed, enjoy some shopping with the craft fair, then round off the evening with a great plate of barbecue that evening at the Wortham VFD Barbecue and Cake auction.
Martin Luther King Center will hold an "Adults Only" party from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. featuring old school smooth jazz, rhythm and blues. Dress to impress. Wine and cheese from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for single, $15 for couple, or $10 at the door per person. No one under 30 will be admitted. For more information call (903) 654-1331 or (903) 874-7259.
May 5
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University will begin a new session at Corsicana Word Alive Church located at 600 N 45th Street in Corsicana. The classes will begin Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 6 p.m. Contact Gary Stone at (903) 875-1922 for more information or to register.
Kinsloe House will have its first Sunday luncheon for May. This luncheon is always a fun time to come with your friends and have a delightful meal. Since the first Sunday falls on Cinco de Mayo we will be serving wonderful Mexican fare. There will be a Mexican Caesar salad and either beef and cheese enchiladas or Spanish crusted breast of chicken with the trimmings. There will also be your choice of Tres Leches or lemon cheesecake for dessert. Invite your friends, make reservations, and come from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please call and make reservations by May 3, 2013 to the Kinsloe House at (903) 874-5791. You can give your menu selections at that time.
May 6
The City Of Blooming Grove will hold its Monthly City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Blooming Grove City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce, Blooming Grove, TX 76626.
Piecemakers Quilt Guild will meet at the Westhill Church of Christ for refreshments and gossip from 9:30 to 10 a.m. After a short business meeting the remainder of the day will be dedicated to making Quilts of Valor for our Wounded Warriors returning home. Please bring your sewing equipment, fabrics and imagination to contribute to this most worthwhile project. There will be a potluck lunch so bring your favorite covered dish to share. All quilters and "wanna-be" quilters are invited.
May 7
The Blooming Grove Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the museum at 201 S. Fordyce in Blooming Grove. The guest speaker will be Frances Carroll Holdeman who will speak of the early days in Blooming Grove. All interested people are invited to attend. For more information call (903) 695-2724 or (903) 673-2635.
The Sunbeam Club will meet at the Ennis IHOP at 11:30 a.m. for another great day of fellowship. Make your plans now for this get-together to share good memories of the April reunion. If you are a railroader who is active or retired, if you have a family member who is or was a railroader, if you just love a train you are welcomed to fellowship with this fun-loving group.
H-E-B Grocery Store is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, May 7, from 1 to 6 p.m. at 201 S. 15th Street in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Christina Clary at (903) 874-4778.
Oak Valley Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Valley Community Center. Bring a covered dish and come enjoy good food, fun and fellowship! Everyone is welcome.
May 8
Kinsloe House will host the "75th Birthday Luncheon" at 12 noon. President Barbara Watkins, with her committee, will present a nostalgic program with a step back to the year 1938. The 30's era was a "Decade of Drama," so come and reminisce with us. Members are urged to wear a hat or gloves or both in keeping with the 30's era. You will see fashions that would have been worn at Kinsloe, hear the sounds of the era, and celebrate with members as they recall the culmination of a dream of the Women's Club House that began in 1937. Please call to make your reservations or cancellations by 12:00 noon on Monday, May 6th. Don't miss out on all the fun members are going to have at this event.
May 10
Navarro Regional Hospital's Senior Circle will hold a Pot Luck at the hospital classrooms from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish of your choice and join in on the fun. Contact Connie Beal to sign up at (903) 654-6892.
May 11
KESA (Kerens Ex-Students Association) will hold a city-wide Garage Sale. All funds raised will support scholarships for Kerens Students. Your new or gently used garage sale items are wanted!! Please call (903) 396-7362 to arrange pick up or drop off. Please call before May 6. Gently used clothing, shoes, toys, tools, furniture, household items, sporting goods, etc.
CHS Council on International Affairs will hold a car show and vendor's fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Corsicana High School, 3701 W. Hwy 22. There will be food, music, games, a 50/50 jar, door prizes, vendors, silent auction and face painting along with lots of awards given in the car show. For more information contact Ginger Pawlowski at email@example.com or (903) 872-6236 or Erin Smith at email@example.com or (903) 874-8211 ext. 1500.
Navarro County Genealogical Society will hold a Witching Workshop, Dowsing for Graves at 2 p.m. at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. If you have a witching rod, please bring it; if not, bring a wire clothes hanger and members will assist you in making your own. For more information, call (903) 654-4808.
City of Corsicana will host "Outdoor Living," in its Second Saturday event series from 4 to 9 p.m. in downtown Corsicana. Activities include the Corsicana Stage Race, rock climbing wall, Outdoor Lifestyles Expo and kid's bicycle activities. Visit our local merchants, street, and food vendors, and enjoy live music by The Fog and also by Vinyl Tap. Free to the public and to vendors. For more information call 877-648-2688 or visit www.corsicanasecondsaturdays.com.
Angels of Corsicana Troop Support will meet at 9 a.m. at 1020 N. Bus. 45. All ages are welcome to come help pack. If anyone has a loved one serving in harm's way please bring their address to the packing so we can send a gift box to them. Results of the garage sale will be discussed following the packing, and volunteers suggestions for June packing. For more information please call Jean O'Connor at (903) 851-2560.
May 13
Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have its meeting at 6 p.m. in the Lodge Hall at 200 W. Oak Lawn. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited.
May 14
The Corsicana Emergency Corps., located at 416 South 12th Street in Corsicana, will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For further information, please call 903-872-5072.
When Are We Going Home Ministry will hold its Rising Star Creative Ministry at New Beginnings Family Fellowship in Blooming Grove at 6 p.m. All events are free and open to children with medical challenges, disabilities and special needs and their immediate siblings. www.whenarewegoinghome.com.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Sirloin Stockade, 2508 West Seventh Ave. Membership is open to U.S. armed forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between Feb. 28,1961 and May 7,1975, or in ANY duty location between Aug. 5,1964 and May 7,1975. The veteran must submit a copy of his/her DD Form 214 along with the application and dues. Members and guest are invited to come early and eat and visit prior to the meeting.
The National Association of Active/Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Sirloin Stockade restaurant in Corsicana. Come and join us. Members and guests are welcome. James Daniel, Grand Secretary for Texas Lodges of Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), and Nancy Chew, Office Manager, will be our guest speakers. For additional membership information contact us at the following locations: In Corsicana call (903) 874-3092, in Ennis call (214) 949-6197, in Waxahachie call (214) 850-4783, in Red Oak call (412) 722-6307 and in Midlothian call (972) 268-5793.
May 15
Navarro Regional Hospital's Senior Circle will meet for lunch at the Sirloin Stockade from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Connie Beal for more information at (903) 654-6892.
May 16
Navarro Regional Hospital's Senior Circle presents AARP Drivers Safety Course in the Navarro Regional hospital classrooms from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This refresher course is designed for drivers 50 years and beter, but is open to anyone. Contact Connie Beal for more information at (903) 654-6892.
May 17
The Goodlow Community will celebrate its Second Annual May Fest 2013 at 201 State Highway 309, Goodlow Community CEnter. Booth spaces are available for purchase at $35 per space until May 17. To rent a booth, call (903) 851-1279 or (903) 396-7862. Booths may not be purchased for the sale of water, drinks or snow cones. The community is invited to come out for a day of food, fun and activity.
May 18
Navarro County Genealogical Society will take a field trip to Mesquite Cemetery at 5 p.m. Tickets must be reserved in advance by calling (972) 216-6468. Reserve your space for the 6:30 performance. Nine characters will bring their history to life, and the tour is about 45 minutes. The group will meet at the parking lot behind the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce at 5 p.m. They will not make time to stop to eat so please plan accordingly. If you do not drive in the metroplex or at night, please call (903) 654-4808 to arrange a ride.
The Emhouse 53rd School Reunion will be held at 11 a.m. at the Taylorosa Event Center on West Hwy. 22 and FM 744 in Corsicana. All faculty, students and friends are welcomed to attend and share some time to relive those wonderful years at Emhouse School. At our last reunion we had school students from 1941 through 1959 when the school closed. Everyone is asked to bring a favorite dish to share a great meal with our friends. Dinner will begin at 12 noon after gathering at 11 a.m., and we'll be dismissed by 2 p.m. Please make plans to attend.
May 19
The Hopewell Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the cemetery at 11 a.m. The speaker and business meeting will be first, followed by a covered dish lunch afterwards. If inclement weather, we will meet at the Navarro City Hall. Doug Jordan of Nacogdoches, a descendent of the Harvards and Boyds will be the guest speaker. Attendance is encouraged and appreciated. If you or members of our family cannot attend, donations may be sent Rosellan Richards, 9300 SE CR 2150, Corsicana, Texas 75109.
May 20
Navarro Regional Hospital's Senior Circle will host a physician lecture in the hospital classrooms from 12 to 1 p.m. Join Dr. Neal Green as he talks on "Beyond 50!" What happens to us after 50 years of age? Why do things have to change? How can we handle these changes? Lunch will be provided. Contact Connie Beal to reserve your spot at (903) 654-6892.
May 21
Senior Circle from Navarro Regional Hospital is going to South Fork Ranch. Motor coach will depart the hospital parking lot at 9:30 a.m. We will tour the ranch, eat a barbecue dinner at Miss Ellie's kitchen, tour the museum and more! Contact Connie Beal for more information and to reserve your spot at (903) 654-6892.
May 23
The Ninth Annual VOICE Spring Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. at The Cook Center. The VOICE Spring Luncheon is a traditional fundraiser held each year to gain support for VOICE programs and services provided to children and families. This year will feature a red-carpet style theme with a fashion show, a silent auction, and will be emceed by national renowned Joan Rivers impersonator Ellie Weingardt. Sponsorships and tables are now on sale. Contact Gina Dieterichs at (903) 872-0180 for more information.
May 25
The American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will host Karaoke Night with Country Sue from 8 p.m. to midnight. Come on out, sing and have a wonderful time with your friends and family. For further information call (903) 874-3936 after 2 p.m. or Like us on Facebook (American Legion Post 22 Johnson-Wiggins).
K.E.S.A. is raising money to build a Veterans Memorial in downtown Kerens. K.E.S.A. will host a fish fry to raise money for the Memorial from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adult plates are $8 and kids 10 and under cost $4 per plate. Please come out and support this effort to recognize veterans in Kerens.
May 28
When Are We Going Home Ministry will hold its Spirit Sent Music Ministry at New Beginnings Family Fellowship in Blooming Grove at 6 p.m. with its Annual Luau Party. All events are free and open to children with medical challenges, disabilities and special needs and their immediate siblings. www.whenarewegoinghome.com.
June 8
City of Corsicana presents "Boots 'N Brews" in its Second Saturday event series from 4 to 9 p.m. in downtown Corsicana. Activities include microbrew tastings, stick horse rodeo, salsa making competition and pony rides. Visit our local merchants, street, and food vendors, and enjoy live music by Byron Haynie and also by Grant Jones and the Pistol Grip Lassos. Free to the public and to vendors. For more information call 877-648-2688.
June 14
Navarro Regional Hospital's Senior Circle will have a Pot Luck at the hospital classrooms from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish of your choice and join in on the fun. Contact Connie Beal to sign up at (903) 654-6892.
Jackson Ex-Students Association will hold its 2013 Juneteenth Pageant at Drane Middle School. This is a fundraiser to support the JESA Scholarship Fund. Girls ages 13 through 19 and babies to age 6 are being sought to come participate in an annual fun event. Applications may be obtained from Mary Wilson at (903) 647-0005 or Seri Nolan at (903) 493-0612.
June 17
Senior Circle at Navarro Regional Hospital will hold its Senior Circle Lunch and Learn in the hospital classrooms from 12 to 1 p.m. Topic is "Identity Theft: How Safe Are You?" Identity theft happens all the time, whether over the phone or in a store, it can happen to you. Join Officer James Hudson of the Corsicana Police Department to find out how not to fall into the path of Identity theft. Lunch will be provided, please call Connie Beal to reserve your spot at (903) 654-6892.
July 13
City of Corsicana presents "Acoustic Wine Down" in its Second Saturday event series from 4 to 9 p.m. in downtown Corsicana. Activities include wine tastings, art show, and water slide. Visit our local merchants, street and food vendors, and enjoy live music by Curlyhead and also by Three Fools on Three Stools. Free to the public and to vendors. For more info call 877-648-2688 or visit 222.corsicanasecondstaturdays.com.
Aug. 10
City of Corsicana presents "Island Time" in its Second Saturday event series from 4 to 9 p.m. in downtown Corsicana. Activities include limbo and hula hoop contests and water slide. Visit our local merchants, street and food vendors, and enjoy live music by Curlyhead and also by Tommy-O and the Bamboo Boat Band. Free to the public and to vendors. For more info call 877-648-2688 or visit www.corsicanasecondsaturdays.com.
Sept. 14
City of Corsicana presents "Fiesta Tejas" in its Second Saturday event series from 4 to 9 p.m. in downtown Corsicana. Activities include Charreada (Mexican rodeo) demonstrations and Ballet Folklorico. Visit our local merchants, street and food vendros, and enjoy live Mariachi and Conjunto music. Free to the public and to vendors. For more info call 877-648-2688 or visit www.corsicanasecondsaturdays.com.


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"Back to Before": Ragtime Concert, With Patina Miller, Lea Salonga, Norm Lewis, Plays Avery Fisher Hall
By Adam Hetrick
A starry concert presentation of the Tony-winning Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty-Terrence McNally musical Ragtime, starring Tony and Olivier Award nominee Patina Miller, Tony nominee Norm Lewis, Tony Award winner Lea Salonga and Tony nominee Howard McGillin, is presented Feb. 18 at Avery Fisher Hall.
Stafford Arima (Bare, Carrie), who earned an Olivier Award nomination for staging the London premiere of Ragtime, helms the 8 PM concert for Manhattan Concert Productions. A chorus of over 100 singers from around the country is featured.
Miller (Sister Act, Hair), who is set to star as the Leading Player in the Broadway revival of Pippin, stars as Sarah, opposite Norm Lewis (Porgy and Bess, Side Show, Les Miserables) as Coalhouse Walker, Jr.
Ragtime also features Tony Award winner Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Flower Drum Song) as Mother, Tony Award nominee McGillin (Anything Goes, Drood, Phantom of the Opera) as Father, Michael Arden (The Times They Are A Changin', Aspects of Love) as Younger Brother, Tony Award winner Dick Latessa (Follies, Hairspray) as Grandfather, Manoel Felciano (Sweeney Todd) as Tateh, Tony winner Tyne Daly (Master Class, Gypsy) as Emma Goldman, Tony Award nominee Phillip Boykin (Porgy and Bess) as Booker T. Washington, Tony nominee Kerry Butler (Xanadu, Catch Me If You Can) as Evelyn Nesbit, Matt Cavenaugh (West Side Story) as Henry Ford, Jose Llana (Flower Drum Song) as Harry Houdini, Michael McCormick (Chaplin, Curtains) as J.P. Morgan, Jarrod Emick (Damn Yankees) as Willie Conklin and NaTasha Yvette Williams (Porgy and Bess) as Sarah's Friend.
Broadway's Annie, young actress Lilla Crawford, portrays the Little Girl alongside original Newsies actor Lewis Grosso as the Little Boy.
Based on the E.L. Doctorow novel, Ragtime interweaves the stories of three distinct families with historical figures to offer a snapshot of America at the turn of the century.
Ragtime has a book by Tony Award winner McNally, music by Flaherty and lyrics by Ahrens. The musical opened on Broadway at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts Jan. 18, 1998, earning Tony Awards for Best Score, Best Book, Best Orchestrations and Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Audra McDonald. A 2009 revival played the Neil Simon Theatre.
David Loud serves as music supervisor, with Sheilah Walker conducting. The concert also features the New York City Chamber Orchestra. The staging has lighting by Howell Binkley and scenic design by Beowulf Boritt.
"We're thrilled to see this new, non-traditional concert version of Ragtime come to Avery Fisher Hall. With its stellar cast of principals, a large ensemble of Ragtime alums from many different productions and its immensely talented choruses, it will be a telling of E. L. Doctorow's classic to remember. We are proud and happy to support the mission of Manhattan Concert Productions," the writers said in a previous statement.
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Foster Grandparents Program Seeks Volunteers
Looking for a way to give back to the community while working with children who need your help? If you're 55 or older, the Foster Grandparent Program might be for you.
The national program, administered locally through Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, is seeking volunteers to mentor and work with children throughout the Richmond region, including Henrico County.
Volunteers work with children at public or non-profit agencies, such as public schools, faith-based daycare centers, Head Start programs, hospitals or infant care centers, among others. This year, in addition to many locations in the City of Richmond, volunteers are expected to serve at Henrico's Pinchbeck Elementary and St. Joseph's Villa.
The program "is designed to engage folks who have a lot of wisdom and experience and who are caring and a little bit outgoing," said Program Manager Charlene Cole.
The children served by the program are special-needs or exceptional education students, some of whom are affected by autism, ADD or hearing or visual impairments. Foster grandparents spend between 20 and 40 hours a week working with their children, helping with everything from mentoring students in school settings, assisting with classwork or reading skills and serving as role models to dressing, feeding or singing to children in hospitals or infant care settings.
The program is funded through a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service, and as a result, each volunteer receives a modest hourly stipend for their efforts, Cole said. This year, the program has 57 spots to fill locally – most of which will be claimed by existing volunteers but about 8 to 10 of which will be open for new volunteers.
Becoming a foster grandparent through the program involves some effort on the part of volunteers – each must complete a 20-hour training course and a background check; meet certain income requirements; and spend a minimum of 20 hours per week with a child. But the rewards, Cole said, can be life-changing. She recounted the story of one longtime volunteer who was considering whether to continue with the program when he heard someone call his name in a store one day. He turned and saw a 17-year-old girl he didn't recognize at first – until she told him that he had mentored her through the program years ago and was preparing to start her first year of college.
"There are tons of stories like that," Cole said.
Program officials make every effort to place volunteers in a region, or even at a specific location they request, if possible, Cole said.
Because of the time commitments involved, "it takes people who are committed to working with children," she said.
The average age of foster grandparents in the local program is about 76, Cole said, with one participating who is in her early 90s. But in recent years, younger volunteers have gotten involved and many are interested in mentoring older students, she said.
As part of the program, transportation to and from the volunteer locations is provided free of charge, as are meals for the volunteers and annual physical examinations.
For details about the program, call 343-3047.
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The threat of bad weather didn't keep visitors away from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden July 10 for the facility's weekly Flowers After 5 event (which pairs music and food with a chance to stroll the garden) and its monthly Fidos After 5 (which allows dog owners to bring their pets with them to enjoy the evening). > Read more.
Western Henrico Rotary helps fund Midwives For Haiti Jeep
Thanks in part to a $10,000 gift from the Western Henrico Rotary Club, another bright pink Jeep modified to travel extremely rough terrain has been delivered to Midwives For Haiti so that more pregnant women in the quake-ravaged country will have access to prenatal care and a greater chance of surviving childbirth.
The funds were raised at the annual casino night held in February, club president Adam Cherry said. The Rotary Club also helped purchase the Virginia-based charity's first pink jeep three years ago. > Read more.
Agencies combine on new entry point to Chickahominy
Canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts soon will have a new access point to the Chickahominy River. VDOT, the James River Association and Henrico County Parks and Recreation are teaming up to establish a new site in Eastern Henrico.
The James River Association negotiated the deal with VDOT to procure official access to the area located just east of I-295 on North Airport Road in Sandston. The site includes a park-and-ride commuter lot bordering the Chickahominy River and has been an unofficial launch site used by paddlers for years. > Read more.
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Weekend Top 10
An eclectic array of events are taking place this weekend throughout the county. In the West End, we have the Richmond Wedding Expo, the Under the Stars Family Film Series and Henrico Theatre Company's production of "Pump Boys and Dinettes." In the eastern part of the county, we have a blood drive at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, Gallmeyer Farm's annual Sweet Corn Festival and an origami workshop at Fairfield Library. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
New Italian restaurant opens in Short Pump
Charlottesville's Bella's Restaurant recently opened a location in Short Pump Village, at 11408 West Broad Street. The restaurant is owned by Valeria Biesnti, a native of Rome who arrived in the U.S. at age 21 and later became a U.S. citizen. With her restaurants, Bisenti has sought to create an ambiance that welcomes diners in a casual setting, like her favorites from her hometown. > Read more.
Henrico native to appear on Travel Channel show
A Henrico native will appear on the third episode of the Travel Channel's new grilling competition series "American Grilled."
The episode, filmed in Charlottesville, will premier July 16 at 9 p.m. and feature Glen Allen-native Rex Holmes, a patent lawyer who operates http://SavoryReviews.com a blo,g centered around tasty recipes and BBQ.
The show features hardcore grilling enthusiasts from across the country going head-to-head for a chance to compete for a $10,000 cash prize and bragging rights when they are crowned the ultimate "grill master." > Read more.
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James is a senior international politics and policy major. While at PHC, he has served as an RA for two years, editor of the Intelligencer, and President of the Model UN club, where, under his leadership, the team won the highest award of Outstanding Delegation. He has been captain of the basketball team for the past three years, as well as serving as a security officer and leading a Bible study on campus. He has been involved in student government, as a senator and secretary of student life. He also starred in one of Eden Troupe's plays – the Crucible. He is thrilled to be attending Harvard Law School in the fall. He hopes to practice law and then become a pastor later in life.
James enjoys playing basketball, swing dancing, and painting. His favorite things to paint are sunsets and landscapes. He loves spending time exploring small Virginia towns with his girlfriend. He is positively obsessed with popcorn, eating roughly six bags a week. If he even tastes one or two kernels, he has to eat the entire bag of movie theater butter popcorn. When he was a kid, his parents didn't allow him to eat popcorn in an effort to be health conscious. James has now found himself now in a subconscious rebellion against his family's no-popcorn policy.
This is his first time as a teen camp counselor, and he is excited to spend time with the campers.


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PLAYERS: Dirk Nowitzki
TEAMS: Dallas Mavericks
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DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki was at times hopeful, at times humorous and at times a bit defiant as the Dallas Mavericks icon met the media Tuesday in his first post-surgery interview and, among other many points, called speculation about his timetable 'ridiculous.' But he also pledged to return to an All-Star level "back playing where I think I was at the end of last year." The UberMan is optimistic about his return, in every way. He's the one who first talked about the possibility of a return in three weeks from last Friday's arthroscopic surgery, which he himself termed "nothing major." But he scoffed at media attempts to lock him into that goal and in fact made note of the fact that twice in recent years he's rushed back from breaks, possibly prematurely. "I think two years ago, when I came back from my knee injury in the championship year, we didn't do too well," he recalled. "I was out for nine games. I probably came back way too early. I didn't look good. I didn't have my wind up. I was struggling there. So I don't think this year, that's something that we're going to do. It's not like two years ago when I had one practice and came back. This year, we're going to make sure I'm ready to go." Dirk continued: "I think when you come off your first knee surgery, you want to make sure all the swelling is gone, you want to make sure all the strength is fully back 100 percent. Then you start going on the court. Then you can start shooting again and running and put another week or two on the court in before you even start thinking about playing again. I need plenty of practices, so it's going to be a few weeks. But is it going to be three, four, five, six? I have no idea." If Dirk will allow me permission to speculate based on his comments and other conversations I've had with Mavs minds Thanksgiving might be a realistic target date. That's five weeks away but again, I don't want to be "ridiculous" in locking into that because, as Nowitzki said, "Any time you have surgery on the knee, there's going to be swelling afterwards. I think it's just hard to say right now when the swelling is going to be gone. "I'm never afraid of working, so I'm gonna do everything I can to get back." Nowitzki was on his feet for the presser at the AAC, leaning against a podium while being watched over by team trainer Casey Smith. When Dirk exited the arena, he did so without a noticeable limp. Whatever level of discomfort he's in wasn't enough to cause him to lose his sense of humor. He poked fun at his wardrobe, noting that during his wedding-related travels during the summer, he wishes he'd mixed in some shopping for some suits. He also said he's already gotten bored hanging around his house over the weekend with nothing to do. "I was walking around and looking around the house early in the weekend," Nowitzki said. "Obviously I elevated it a lot and iced it a lot and I'm trying to do some exercises already, so I'm actually encouraged." He also explained further why he delayed the surgery until this close to the start of the regular season (Dallas plays at the Lakers next Tuesday). "I think it was the right moment to do it," Nowitzki said. "Obviously, I took some heat for the timing of it, but if I would have fought through it this whole season swelling off and on, having it drained here and there I think it's a bad situation for all involved. There was a question of, 'Why didn't you do it in the summer?' I think there was no indication that it needed to be done. I had no problem all summer. (Then) I had a little setback, and that's why it had to be done. Note this 34-year-old's UberManIronMan history of wanting to be on the floor and getting on the floor. Believe him when he said, "I'd love to play next Tuesday. I wanted to play, especially with these new guys." And trust that he delayed surgery because he wanted it to be a last resort. That's good enough for me. But no matter how quickly he returns and no matter how soon he returns to elite-level, Dirk Nowitzki is right when he said, "It stinks. There's no other way to put it."
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Rich "weak chin"Franklin will lose when he fights Anderson silva.
If Evan Tanner can come close, anderson silva can definitely do it. I've been saying the same thing about Franklin's chin for months now. If Silva connects with shots like he connected on Leban, we will have a new champion in the MW division.
Silva is gonna win, that guys standup is my fav in the UFC right now.. cuz he does a lot of boxing/muaythai/etc... his footwork is great, and he works well off his back too.. Rich will get beat standing with Anderson, it can go either way on the ground but im taking Silva.
Rich "weak chin"Franklin will lose when he fights Anderson silva.
Franklin wins, He was so impressive with not getting caught by a single elbow from Loiseau in 5 rounds, he destroyed Quarry (which is exactly what h should've done) you gotta go witht he champ! HE doesn't mess around, he's always focused.
I have no idea how good ANderson Silva is, because Leben left himself wide open. I'm just wondering what kind of shape he'll be in after not fighting for so long.
Rich Franklin has to be the favorite against Anderson Silva, based on UFC experience. Silva looked really good against Chris Leben, but IMHO Chris Leben is nothing more than a Dana White creation. They want to push Leben because of the "personality" he showed on TUF. HE doesn't deserve that attention. He is not that good of a fighter. Maybe Anderson Silva is better than Rich Franklin, but don't form your opinion based on the Leben fight.
Will be a hell of a fight but im going with Anderson Silva
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wtf. when did he almost get KO'd?
Louiseau caught him across the temple with a punch, damn near KO'd him, Ace was definitely stunned, but he still finished strong
didn't happen in the Tanner fight because Tanner's not much for standing and trading
that being said, he has been KO'd. Lyoto Machida tooled him when they fought, he tried to stand and trade with Machida, and got beat bad on the hands. lost most of the exchanges, and got KO'd
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wtf. when did he almost get KO'd?
The Crow caught him with a few good hooks...i don't know if it hurt him or phased him but damn looked like it might have
franklin is going to be hard to beat. i dont see him losing his title against anyone in the near future
wtf. when did he almost get KO'd?
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Employees of a Petaluma company bonded during the recent economic downturn, providing comfort for one another at a time of heartbreaking layoffs and pay cuts.
Their chief of technology, John C. Sheehan, 43, was seemingly among the tight-knit group at Bibbero Systems Inc., which some workers considered their extended family.
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Sheehan, whose original name was John Christopher Schoenthal, began stealing from his employer of 15 years in 2006 after the company withheld raises because of the recession.
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The owners of Bibbero Systems, which makes office record-keeping materials, said the company would survive. Buckley attributed up to 10 layoffs to the embezzlement.
Personnel manager Jodi Clark spoke in court about making those cuts. She recalled how employees sat at her desk, crying, wondering how they would feed their families, while Sheehan was stealing money to buy "another TV or Xbox," she said.
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Many lawmakers are pushing for tighter gun control laws in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Conn. last month.
As lawmakers in Washington, D.C., consider President Obama's proposal to institute a new assault weapons ban, we thought it would be helpful to take a look at the last one.
What was the 1994 assault weapons ban?
The law banned the manufacture, transfer, and possession of certain semiautomatic assault weapons (otherwise known as simply "assault weapons" or "AWs"). The law applied to several named weapons, as well as any semiautomatic pistol or weapon that has "an ability to accept a detachable magazine" and at least two of five specific features listed in the law.
It also banned the transfer or possession of "large capacity ammunition feeding devices" (otherwise known as "large-capacity magazines" or "LCMs"). These were defined as "a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, or similar Device"…"that has a capacity of, or that can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition; but does not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.''
Officially known as Title XI of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the ban went into effect on Sept. 13, 1994. It was repealed 10 years later.
Did the ban have any major limitations?
According to the 2004 National Institute of Justice Assessment of the ban, it had one big one: Assault weapons and large-capacity magazines manufactured before the effective date of the ban were "grandfathered" and thus legal to possess and transfer. That's a whole lot of firepower:
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The Law Enforcement Act of 1994 required a study by the U.S. attorney general to determine the effects of the ban, to be conducted within 30 months after it was enacted. The National Institute of Justice awarded a grant to The Urban Institute for an evaluation, which was titled "Impact Evaluation of the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act of 1994." That evaluation was updated in 2004 by one of the original authors (findings below). Since the ban was allowed to lapse in 2004, there hasn't been another comprehensive national study.
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Will be counted on to provide quality depth in the secondary as a top reserve behind returning starter Damon Magazu at free safety as a sophomore ... Could also experience significant playing time as a top-tier special teams contributor ... An athletic, agile and speedy defender who has used two productive springs to earn two-deep inclusion in his first two seasons on the Pirates' active roster ... Tallied a pair of stops during the first scrimmage before topping the unit with six tackles, including one for lost yardage in the second game ... Closed out the spring with another half dozen hits during the Purple-Gold Game on April 20 ... Development in strength and conditioning program has few equals, as evidenced by a "freak" rating on coach Jeff Connors' spring testing scale ... Clocked at 4.42 in the 40, turned in jumps of 36" (vertical) and 120.5" (broad) and completed a power clean of 308 pounds ... Other lifts of significance include a 355-pound bench press, a 510-pound back squat and a 300-pound push jerk.
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2011: Played on both the defensive and special teams scout squad as a true freshman during redshirt season ... Officially signed with the Pirates in February.
High School: A two-year varsity starter for NSA after transferring from Landstown High School prior to junior year ... Earned Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISSA) Division II First-Team All-State honors at defensive back following final campaign ... Named to the 2010 All-Tidewater Conference (TCIS) First Team at defensive back as voted on by coaches ... Leader of a defensive unit that allowed only 18.0 points per game during final season ... During final game of career, against Hampton Roads Academy, intercepted a pass and returned it 67 yards for a touchdown ... Guided Saints to 2009 state title as a two-way standout at safety and quarterback ... Named to the VISSA 2009 Division II First Team All-State squad as a defensive back and received an honorable mention nod at quarterback ... A First-Team All-Tidewater honoree at both positions following junior year ... That season, recorded 85 tackles, six interceptions and a trio of pass breakups ... Played first two years at Landstown as a quarterback and receiver before transferring ... While at Suffolk Academy, coached by Kevin Allen ... Invited to participate in the Maxxscout Battle at the Beach event and All-American Game in Daytona Beach, Fla., following final season ... Was timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash ... Ranked by ESPN.com as the 100th-best safety in the country.
Personal: Full name is Anthony Domonique Lennon ... Born February 9, 1993 at Norfolk, Va. ... Uncle, Skeet Jones, was a starting linebacker at Virginia in the early 1990s ... Major is criminal justice.


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Frank Hassell had 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead Old Dominion to a 66-62 win over Bradley for the title of the inaugural CollegeInsider.com tournament on Tuesday night.
Marsharee Neely added 16 points for Old Dominion (25-10), of the
Colonial Athletic Association, which held off a late surge by Bradley (21-15). Gerald Lee had 13 points.
The Monarchs were ahead 48-37 midway through the second half
when Bradley, of the Missouri Valley, fought back to 57-55 on Sam
Singh's jumper with 1:25 left. But the Braves couldn't get closer.
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Literally yesterday's news: high-scoring but ultimately perplexing former Capitals winger Alexander Semin finagled a one-year tryout-style contract (his third in as many seasons) within the...
Florida adds oft-injured center hoping for a top-six scorer
Florida braces for another flurry of signings, hopefully.
Wild make gargantuan splash as free agency ramps back up
Oh, [the Panthers are] not about to deal away any of their prized prospects for a goalie who has become a punching bag in Vancouver. The abuse via social media has turned pretty nasty, remarkably so considering Luongo carried the Canucks to a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals just over 12 months ago. Nor is there any hurry for the Panthers to work a deal with the Canucks, to whom Mike Keenan shipped Luongo in a fit of ego six years ago.The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Mike Berardino; that "fit of ego" part is golden on so many levels.
Three deals highlight relatively active day by Cats
Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers RED ALERT: #FlaPanthers have agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with RW Jon Rheault - @jwrheault - http://ow.ly/bWIlO #NHLTrades Rheault scored 16G/17A through 47 games for the Abbottsford Heat.
Panthers sign Parros for 2 years, 925K AVV
Florida resigns Scott Clemmensen to a 2 year deal
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