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Tom "Sky" Skibosh covers the Wauwatosa, Brookfield and New Berlin prep scene for Community Newspapers. If something is going on in local sports, Sky has an opinion about it. If you agree or not with what Sky says, we want to see your comments.
Baseball thoughts on Brookfield and Tosa
Here are some observations on the four local baseball teams to chew on.
There is no question that Wauwatosa West's talented catcher Zach Bertoni can hit the baseball. But with a young Trojan team looking for leadership on the field, Bertoni needs to take a bigger part.
Bits and pieces to chew on...
Like sunflower seeds in a dugout, here are some things to chew on.
Local Brookfield and Tosa high school teams
Brookfield Central, by far the best of the local teams, is not going to win the rugged Greater Metro Conference. If pitching is the name of the game, then it will be interesting to see what the Lancers do in the postseason. Mike Bogard, Ricky Leachy, Mike Mierow and Cale Ross are four decent pitchers and Lee Severson is a good closer. But the key to the Lancers' success will come at the plate. Coach Jeff Bigler will need more offense than Bogard, Severson and Pete Ostergaard can provide by themselves. Someone else has to step up or the fourth-seeded Lancers, who play fifth-seeded Pewaukee July 22, can call it a day.
Losing has affected the three other teams I cover. Going into Tuesday, Brookfield East was 3-18, Wauwatosa East was 7-22 and Wauwatosa West was 3-19. They would need a postseason miracle to advance too far.
The stress has affected Tosa West coach Chad Mateske, who was upset over the Lancers' Lee Severson playing all nine positions against the Trojans last week. Right or wrong? Check out my column in the WauwatosaNOW online and paper on Thursday.
Defense, which I haven't see a lot of this summer, is important to Alex Dati and Zach Stewart of Brookfield East. Check out my story in the BrookfieldNOW online and Thursday's paper for the feature.
Spartans, Red Raiders help Lancers tie for title
After Brookfield Central dropped games to Hamilton and Marquette in the first week in July, it looked like it would take a miracle for the Lancers to win or share the Greater Metro Conference title.


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Today, renting, leasing and buying through financing are simply tools of the trade for many financial professionals. Unfortunately, when it comes to the question of whether a laundry should rent, lease or own the equipment used in its operations, few laundry owners or managers seem able to accept the fact that there is no one right answer that fits everyone or every situation.
When a business is starting up, buying equipment is one way to build equity in the laundry operation. As the business matures and builds a sound financial platform with strong net worth, then questions such as: is the value of depreciation on my equipment worth more to me than, say, my ability to make payments and keep debt off my balance sheet?
Leasing, instead of purchasing can be a cost-effective option, especially for those laundry operations that don't have cash on hand but need the equipment. In fact, many -laundry operations that do have cash to invest have found that by leasing, they can regulate their cash flow more effectively.
Who leases? Everyone does, at least according to the Equipment Leasing Association (ELA), a leasing industry group based in Arlington, VA. The ELA claims that 80 percent of U.S. businesses lease all or some of their equipment. In fact, more businesses, particularly small businesses, acquire their new equipment through leases than through loans.
To many laundries leasing is for the long-term, one year or more, while renting can be for a day, week or even a month or more. And, with over 12,000 rental centers operating in the U.S. and Canada, equipment rental is a growing business. More and more laundry operations are using rentals as their primary source of equipment acquisitions, not only to meet specific equipment needs on projects and jobs.
Many launderers claim that when factors such as downtime, servicing, costs, storage, insurance and disposal are considered, rental is frequently the least expensive option. The financial benefits of renting include higher profits, tax benefits and the ability to take on larger, more profitable jobs. After all, laundry operations that rent don't have to buy, maintain and haul equipment from job site to job site.
Leasing usually means lower monthly payments than are possible with a loan. With leasing, the laundry operation conserves its working capital and avoids cash-devouring down payments. On the downside, leasing means paying a higher price over the long term.
There have long been incentives in our federal and state laws to invest in new equipment. All-too-often a laundry business cannot use those incentives. Thanks to leasing, however, many of those tax incentives and benefits can be passed through to a laundry operation in the form of low rental payments. After all, the owner of the equipment, the leasing company, utilizes the depreciation or credit incentives, passing the savings along in the form of lower equipment lease costs.
Two kinds of leases are generally used today: operating leases and finance leases. Deciding which to choose depends on the laundry operation's cash flow, equipment needs and its credit worthiness. An operating lease can be compared to renting equipment, occassionaly with a long term option to buy. Users enter into an operating lease for a period of up to 75 percent of the equipment's life. During that time, the laundry business leasing the equipment pays only a portion of what it is worth, based on the term of the lease and the residual value left at the end of that lease.
Unfortunately, this also means that the laundry/lessee forfeits the depreciation deduction for the equipment; that deduction belongs to the vendor or finance company. Should the laundry operation decides it will keep the equipment, at the end of the lease's term, the purchase price is normally based on the residual value of the equipment, usually at or above market value.
This is not always the case with a so-called finance lease, which sets end-of-lease purchase prices before the lease goes into effect. Finance leases are more like true rent-to own scenarios. Those laundry operations that want to own their equipment at the end of the lease, but don't want it on their balance sheets at all, choose this option.
Is your lease really a lease? Under our tax laws, it is a narrow line between a lease and a purchase disguised as a lease. As defined by the tax rules, a capital purchase has occurred if the terms of the lease agreement contain one of the following criteria:
- You have a "bargain buyout" in which you can purchase the equipment for a token amount at the end of the lease.
- You are leasing the equipment for 75 percent of its useful life.
- The total payments made during the period of your lease equal more than 90 percent of the fair market value of the equipment. Keep in mind that payments include finance charges and sales taxes and they need to be deducted to find the true price you're paying for the equiment.
The ever-vigilant Internal Revenue Service frequently challenges leases as disguised purchases - which means you would not be able to deduct your monthly payments. Back taxes, interest and penalties can add considerably to the cost of any equipment acquired in a disguised purchase.
In general, laundry operations with a strong cash position and good financing options can often buy needed equipment outright. If obsolescence is a concern, a short term operating lease or rental will provide the biggest advantage and the most flexibility. However, if cash flow is an issue and the equipment must remain operable for longer periods, a long-term capital lease with a fixed residual payment will usually result in lower monthly payments.
But is leasing the right option for your laundry operation or business? Weighing all of the factors unique to your operation may surprise you.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ecolab Inc. and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) launched the www.bedbugtoolkit.com, a free online resource to help hotel owners and operators stop bed bugs before they spread. The kit features downloadable materials on how to train staff to detect bed bugs early and actions to take when they suspect a guest room is infested. The digital toolkit includes a fact sheet about how bed bugs spread, their life-cycle and where they like to hide; a poster on bed bug detection; an instructional video showing where to inspect for bed bugs and what signs to look for; and a convenient pocket card for housekeeping staff with directions on how to inspect a room and what to do if bed bugs are found.

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[quote user="dhong"]does anybody knows the outfit maria will be wearing for this years wimby...? everybody here in manila is excited on what her outfit will be for the wimby event...!! it would definitely be a pleasure to see it in advance...thank you..!![/quote]
We would have to wait for Maria to reveal it. Usually, she reveals it one day before the tournament starts, or like at Roland Garros 2009 where she does not reveal it at all until we actually sees her play on the court.
I think I heard something about that she is going to wear a white version off her French Open dress this year.
Finally got to see a glimps of Maria at Wimbledon, a very beautifull dress. White and very classical, and boy it looks good. I´m not really into comment on Marias on court fashion, unless i find it exceptionally good, and this year it is. Loved the tuxedo look last year too. But what really tops it off in a great way is that jacket. The problem with a jacket in that design is, if you go crazy with embroideries and metal buttons, you will very easily end up looking like the fifth member of sgt. Peppers lonely heartclub band.
Due to the details this garment looks very exquisite.
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Students who purchase a new car but have the same license plate will be charged $5.00 for a new sticker. Students who purchase a new car with a new license plate will be charged $25.00.
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Human Rights Day 2013
A round table discussion on the role of mass media and human rights took place in Moscow on the occasion of the Human Rights Day 2013.
Human Rights Day (10 December) presents an opportunity, every year, to celebrate human rights, highlight a specific issue, and advocate for the full enjoyment of all human rights by everyone everywhere.
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Well sadly d3 is loosing its luster for me. i generally play by myself or with friends and family. but no one i know really cares for the game like they did with d2(which is a far better game by far right now in my opinion). and it seems d3 is meant to be played with other people and i dont really know anyone that plays now. im a soft core cause my computer can barely handle d3 but oh well it plays decently enough for softcore and i usually play on MP10 and die a lot but i enjoy the harder challenge anyways now if they would bring back customization other than items this would be a awesome game but anyways. i enjoy the gameplay of the game so i guess im just trying to hold on but if anyone would like to play the game with me my battletag is davitheevil1#1764. thanks and i hope to see some of y'all soon.
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We are beyond mere excitement about Lessons for the Young Economist. It is easily the best introduction to economics for the young reader—because it covers both pure economic theory and also how markets work (the domain of most introductory books).
Robert Murphy has the right frame of mind and mastery of the subject matter to provide the best possible pedagogy. The logic is super clear. The organization is impeccable. It achieves a great balance between "plain old" economics and that aspect of economic thought that is considered particularly Austrian. Therefore, it prepares the student for both conventional economic studies in the future and provides the logical rigor and policy clarity that only the Austrian School perspective can offer.
Most of the attempts at such texts falter because they are either too dry and technical for the young reader or they are littered with attempts to keep the student entertained with references to pop culture or cheesy passages that attempt to "speak the child's language" but only end up sounding patronizing.
Dr. Murphy's text has none of this. The prose has relentless fire without needless fireworks. What drives it forward is intellectual passion born of his love of the topic. What's also nice is that he is nowhere self-consciously trying to sound like someone he is not. It is his real voice, explaining everything point by point. For this reason, the text is warm and engaging.
Here is the product of vast experience and daily writing. This permits the voicing of the book to achieve a remarkable integration page to page, chapter to chapter. Though he is drawing from the whole history of the development of economics, the text ends up being strikingly original. His approach is not based on anything but his own sense of how to teach this subject.
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Volunteers are the lifeblood of many Northwoods events and Eagle River's main fall event needs some people to step forward.
The 34th Annual CranberryFest is set for the weekend of October 5 and 6 at the Vilas County Fairgrounds in Eagle River.
Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator Kim Emerson says preparations are moving forward, but they need a few more hands...
Massachusetts used to be the top cranberry producing state. About two decades ago Wisconsin over took Massachusetts and now the Badger state is poised for another record crop.
Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Executive Director Tom Lochner says this years cold spring and unusual summer weather didn't slow down production....
Vilas County authorities are still waiting to determine cause of death for a woman whose remains were found in the woods last week. 55-year-old Sandra Schinke of Sayner went missing in 17 months ago in the Northern Highland Forest. Vilas County Sheriff Joe Fath says forensic evidence helped make the positive ID.
"The teeth were intact in the jaw at the scene as part of the remains. So we utilized a forensic anthropologist and dental records that we had obtained from Mr. Schinke when his wife went missing."
A bill limiting the DNR's power over high capacity wells is up for a hearing in a Senate committee Wednesday.
A state lawmaker says he'll keep working on a bill that would allow Gogebic Taconite to restrict public access to the site of a proposed iron mine. Right now the area is open to public recreation under the managed forest program.
After pulling the legislation from the Senate calendar, Senator Tom Tiffany of Hazelhurst says he'll make revisions in hopes of getting the votes he needs.
More than 15 thousand people will gather in Minocqua next weekend to pay tribute to.... the beef roast.
For the 49th time, Minocqua merchants say thank you to customers and travelers with "Beef-A-Rama". Initially held in the spring to lure those going fishing, the event moved to the fall and features beef, a parade, crafts, music and demonstrations.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Baltus says the event is a favorite...
Despite several nights of frost in the past week, some Northern Wisconsin residents are still plagued by the telltale buzz of mosquitoes. How does a mosquito survive in cold temperatures?
Common knowledge holds that once nighttime temperatures dip into the 30s, mosquito populations drop off. But that didn't seem to be happening last week. Susan Paskewitz, a mosquito expert at the University of Wisconsin Madison, says it's possible most of the still-active mosquitoes are newly formed.
A federal program has awarded over $3 million in Wisconsin for tribal justice and public safety projects. Lac du Flambeau will receive more than a half-million dollars from the so-called COPS grant to increase community policing. John Vaudreuil is US Attorney for Wisconsin's Western District. He says this type of grant is pretty straightforward.
"Pay for police, keep your police forces, train your police forces. And technical support – it might be recorders, cars, things like that."
Wisconsin's six Ojibwe tribes have jointly written a letter to President Obama asking him to intervene to halt construction of the Penokee mine in Iron and Ashland counties.
Late last month, the tribes sent President Obama a letter requesting the Department of the Interior prepare litigation to protect the wetlands, fisheries, waters and wildlife from mining.
A ground search in Vilas county has begun after a hunter turned up a jacket and a shoe in the town of Plum Lake.
Sheriff Joe Fath reports the hunter said he saw a child's or smaller adult jacket and a shoe along a snowmobile trail. Fath reports the hunter thought it was strange that the clothing was there. It appears to have been there for awhile.
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Do we know what causes small intestine adenocarcinoma?
Very little is known about the causes of small intestine adenocarcinoma. In fact, many experts wonder why it is so rare. The small intestine is the longest structure in the gastrointestinal tract, yet it has only 2% or less of the adenocarcinomas.
As with other cancers, scientists have recognized some changes in the DNA of small intestine adenocarcinoma cells that are probably responsible for their increased growth and abnormal spread. Many of these tumors show specific genetic abnormalities. But the causes of these changes are not yet known.
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service, according to the company. Designed for operations on unimproved
strips and remote locations, more than 150 GA8 aircraft have been sold
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Freight haulers, missionary services, and
adventure tourism companies are among the operators. Additional
applications include search and rescue, air ambulance, patrol and
surveillance, and passenger service.
GippsAero now has the financial
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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), an India-based conglomerate,
completed its purchase of GippsAero just a few days ago.
"We've been a small company that's
battled along in the worldwide aviation market," said George
Morgan, GippsAero's director of technology, "Mahindra really put
fuel in our tank. Now we're really getting up and running."
M&M Executive Director and CEO Arvind
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use of the Airvan name was granted.
A GA8 Airvan recently completed an
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to raise money for research and treatment of the disease. M&M helped
underwrite the flight, and pilot Tim Pryce, who flew the mission with
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"If you look where the statewide snowpack totals are right now, we are where we typically should be on February first. As snowpack levels go, we are kind of a month behind," said Natural Resources Conservation Service Snow Survey Supervisor Mage Skordahl on Monday. "Currently we are at 77 percent average statewide, which is an improvement from 72 percent at the beginning of February. The percent of average snowfall needed next month (to get to 100 percent average) is 178 percent of average. We are still playing catch-up."
After a high pressure ridge kept most of Colorado relatively dry in December and for the first part of January, the Pacific jet stream finally shifted southward and positioned itself over southern Wyoming and northern and Central Colorado, bringing precipitation to basins to the west of the Continental Divide. Relatively speaking, Colorado's southern mountains had a better start to the winter than the central and northern Mountains. But as a typical La Nina precipitation and snowfall pattern returned to Colorado in January, the southern basins saw a significant decrease in precipitation.
That trend didn't last long though, as February, which is typically a drier month, proved to be a snowy month statewide, including the San Miguel, Dolores, Animas and San Juan river basins.
"The storm tracks changed and dropped lower at the end of January and the first part of February," Skordahl said. "It was very good news for those basins. As of today, we are at 77 percent of average. That's a four-point percentage improvement from the beginning of February. That increase occurred in most basins across the state."
In February, the Gunnison River Basin saw an increase in snowpack from 72 to 74 percent, the Upper Colorado River Basin jumped from 69 to 85 percent, and the Arkansas River Basin increased from 81 to 84 percent.
"It was so dry in December and early January that we really have to have well above average precipitation conditions to reach our April 1 average," Skordahl said. "I am not really sure how likely it is at this point. We still have March. That's when the state receives about 20 percent of its annual snowpack. We only have a month to reach our normal levels."
National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Chamberlain said the weather continues to be a typical La Nina pattern over the Northern Hemisphere, bringing "storm after storm" from the north and northwest. Looking at the long range forecast though, he said March precipitation numbers could be below average.
"Right now the forecast shows that temperatures will be slightly above normal and precipitation slightly below normal," Chamberlain said. "But there's lots of variability to that. March could end up being one of the wettest on record, we don't know. Two or three really big storms could bring the precipitation that's needed."
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Stephen Slack | October 1, 2013 3:56 AM
I have the four Bourne movies on my DVR list with Direct TV. And my wife and I have watched these movies at least 10 times each. To us, they are the best movies that we've ever seen. We think that Tony Gilroy and his team are Masters of the Trade. Please continue. Personally, I would like to see Jason Bourne show up at Pam's trial as a surprise witness walking into the court and responding to the judge who asks him who he is, " I am Jason Bourne. May I help you find the truth?"
snazzy | July 28, 2012 12:12 PM
Renner vs Damon - not the issue. It is Tony Gilroy who DID NOT write the Ultimatum final script but turned in garbage which had to be re-done by Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon. Universal is covering for Gilroy who is unethical, nasty, and an all-around snarky, sniveling person.
mr. chris | June 29, 2012 8:45 PM
Oh and since it's Renner instead of Damon in this film you gotta replace Bourne's theme "Extreme ways" with an Aaron Cross theme, something like "Bad" by Michael Jackson or "Macho Man" by the Village People would be more fitting, or wait for it... "Karma Chameleon"
Mr. Chrid | June 29, 2012 8:35 PM
Who gave Gilroy all this authority anyway? It's obvious it went to his head or maybe he's had a major ego problem the whole time? He alienated Greengrass and Damon from the series and already trying to lay claim to the 5th movie! Saying basically if Damon wants to be a part of my movies I suppose I could find some way to squeeze you into the movie! Are you kidding! Get rid of Gilroy! He's trashing one of the best series ever! Damon and Greengrass planned on re-uniting for the 5th film but Gilroy is trying to squash that. Jeremy Renner! Are you kidding that's a major FAIL! I'm not saying he's a bad actor but in this kind of role is a joke. Why don't they call it not so... Bourne Legacy? Considering Bourne is NOT EVEN IN THE MOVIE! Landing Edward Norton in this film was a success, I have to admit! It pains me to say I cannot watch the next installment to (after the Godfather) my favorite movie series of all time because Tony Gilroy and his ego is trashing it! Get rid of him! Or at least minimize his authority
Rallyindy | June 29, 2012 8:19 AM
Renner is in love with big paychecks, that's for sure
Alan | June 29, 2012 4:25 AM
"Jeremy Renner isn't worried about being in too many franchises." Why would he be? He's playing relatively different roles in those films, wannabe-alpha in 'Mission', support man in 'the Avengers' and top dog in 'Bourne'. With the exception of the oh-so-memorable Hawkeye, those roles have some dimension and texture, and Renner is a strong and versatile enough actor to differentiate those characters. This isn't like the Worthington situation: Renner is an excellent actor who will, creatively, make the most of whatever opportunities he has.
exclusionist | June 28, 2012 6:27 PM
They lost me when they said the new character had supergenes. Lame.
rollo tomasi | June 28, 2012 5:01 PM
I was skepticle when I first heard about this movie, but the more and more i read and hear about it the more excited i get
rayray | June 28, 2012 4:38 PM
big renner fan, i hope this is good
filmmaniac111 | June 28, 2012 3:37 PM
gonna be awesome
kingslayer | June 28, 2012 3:29 PM
i'm really excited about this one, i can't wait


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Excellent Dining – My family loves this restaurant. Although pricy, it is all fresh and the quality makes it worth the price. We love the Korean dishes. We always make a reservation, even during weekday nights, as it is usually very crowded.
Great food and service! – We go for dinner and get take-out here. I would recommend to anyone. The food is always fresh and good. Crunchy tuna roll is our favorite!!
Favorite Restaurant !! – I've been dining here a few times in the past few months during the week and on weekends as well, and I must say that the food is addicting. After reading some of the bad reviews - I must say that this place gets ridiculously busy at times, and things do get a little hectic during prime time. I've never seen such a crowd on a weeknight in Newtown. HOWEVER, it is totally worth it. Food is delicious, Sushi is the best i've ever had (signature rolls) and its a BYOB. Plus, the servers are quite friendly if you get to know them.
What a horrible dinning experience – We made a reservation at 7pm, got seated until 7:35pm. Less than 10 seconds after being seated, we were rushed for orderings. We patiently waited for 40 minutes, then my padthai noodle came out. it was luke warm and the taste was not all that. My wife's sushi platter came out like a mess. Very disappointed.
If you are looking for a nice Japanese dinner, eat at your own risk here.
Be Careful – The problem I now have after eating at Oishi, is that no other Sushi even comes close to the quality, flavor, uniqueness, creativity. I am a regular since 2003, and travel extensively. But now, I don't even want to bother with other sushi places, regardless of where they are, I always leave disappointed. I hate settling for anything less than the best, and Oishi is the best. I've never had a service problem or issue, but really, who cares? Its the food, the food.
Disappointing Cuisine – We tried this place for dinner and called ahead to make reservations. The prolific pantheon of Asian delights left us feeling disappointed. Perhaps they should stick to the Japanese core competencie specialties such as Hibachi and sushi.
To start off, the dishes arrived cold and required salt. The Thai dishes all resembled a poorly done udon noodle soup sans the noodles. How in the world does a self-respecting chef screw up green Thai curry? The chicken was cut sashimi style, and boiled, not simmered in the broth. The resulting curry was very watery and yellow, not green at all. Perhaps the recession has taken hold because this dish had no coconut milk and a kafir lime leaf was also noteably absent. This curry was so watey that it did not stick to the rice accompaniment and I should have been tipped off when the server brought over an Asian soup spoon. Green Thai curry is not soup folks! When I commented on the bland taste, I was told, "you people like things spicy so you should order spicy next time." Hailing from a masala based civilization, I was quite taken back and was unaware a special recommendation would be required as to the degree of salt and amount of green Thai curry paste used. This was in no way Thai cuisine, it was the Ramen Noodles version. Futher, they should, at the least, invest in decent silverware.
Overall the experience left a lot to be desired. Be wary of resaurants the claim expertise in Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Korean food, all at the same time. These cuisines are distinct and this chef cannot pull all of them off. Not on my list of favs and I will not try it again. The Thai place in Doylestown is much better and well worth the 10 minute drive.
Undecided – I've eaten here twice and the second time experienced the rude service some of the other reviewers have described. Because the food is good, I am willing to give it another chance - will eat there tonight. By the way, for the folks who say there is no other good sushi in the area, try Charming Garden on Big Oak Road in Yardley.
Sushi doesn't get any better – I've had the chance to eat Sushi from coast to coast and this is as good as I've had anywhere. Sae's preparation is artful, tasty, looks great and many of the specialty rolls are originals to Oishi. I've had the chance to bring folks who eat Sushi regularly who live in LA, San Francisco and NewYork - and each one has acknowledged - it is the best they have ever had - period. Be aware the service is not always the best, but it is always adequate - for the best time sit at the counter and let Sae help you choose your courses... for sure you'll get something you might not get anywhere else.
One of the Best Sushi Places Around – I love Oishi, it is one of the best sushi restraunts i have ever been to. There food is amazing and the atmosphere are also great. They have a unique menu and special rolls you cant find anywhere else. The service can be alittle rocky sometimes but its worth it believe me!
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I was invited by Vasiliki Katsarou to read at Panoply Books, a charming used books store owned by Roland Boehm. I was very much looking forward to the reading as it was my first NJ reading from my new book, Temptation by Water. Vasiliki made a beautiful flier which she posted around town and in the store. She also emailed it to me so that I could use it to invite people. She also posted the reading at Facebook and Twitter.
I was hoping for maybe ten people to show up, so was delighted when we had somewhere between 20-25. Considering the size of the store, that was a big crowd, standing room only! What a fabulous audience they were! Attentive, engaged with the poems, not one person working on her own poems.
I read ten poems in the order in which they appear in the book. That allowed me to talk a bit about the structure and motifs of the book. Then we had a Q&A, something I always enjoy after a reading. Vasiliki provided a lovely spread of snacks—crackers and cheese, some kind of filo dough hors d'oeuvre, grapes, Prosecco. So people had some nice munchies after the reading. I sold and signed books and continued the conversation a bit longer.
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Bill Plaschke
1:14 AM CST, January 8, 2013
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — On a night they summoned memories of the Four Horsemen, they were delivered only the Apocalypse.
Instead of winning one for the Gipper, they lost one for the ages.
On a night when myth and magic were punched in the face by McCarron and Lacy, Notre Dame's return to glory became a return to gory after a 42-14 beating by Alabama in the BCS championship game.
It was a sweet story until it started. It was a nice idea until the Irish attempted it. The thousands of clover-clad fans who descended upon Sun Life Stadium to witness the ending of a 24-year championship wait by America's most traditional college football program were thrilled until they actually took their seats.
Then Forrest Gump ran circles around Rudy.
Thunder shook down from the sky, but it was Alabama offensive linemen trampling over helpless Irish defenders.
Echoes were awakened, but in the form of repeated shouts by Alabama wide receivers who were open from here to the Everglades.
Roll Tide? Roll Tidal Wave. In becoming the first team in the BCS era to win consecutive national championship games, Alabama dominated this shindig seemingly from the moment Notre Dame strapped on those impossibly shiny gold helmets .
Alabama led, 35-0, seemingly before the nation's leading scoring defense made a tackle. Alabama outfought the Fighting Irish to a 265-32 edge in rushing yards. The only compelling hit on an Alabama player came from another Alabama player, after a miscommunication midway through the fourth quarter, when center Barrett Jones shoved quarterback AJ McCarron.
Fittingly, in the end, the thoroughly beaten Irish stumbled off the field underneath a stadium section filled with the wailing Alabama band and rows of singing and waving fans, a sea of red smothering tarnished gold.
"It definitely sucks,'' said Mantei Te'o, Notre Dame linebacker.
Te'o finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting, but he disappeared beneath the Crimson Tide's 529 total yards. Everett Golson walked into the stadium as a dangerously mobile quarterback, but he left averaging minus-one yards per carry. Notre Dame began the night as the top-ranked team in the country, and ended it looking like a 7-6 fourth-place finisher in the SEC West.
The talent difference was enormous. The speed wasn't comparable. It was like the varsity playing the junior varsity, which was stunning considering that the junior varsity had been 12-0.
Alabama was so good in winning the SEC's seventh consecutive BCS title, they will probably be favored to win next season. Notre Dame was so awful, it could be several years before it returns to this level.
"This one is going to hurt for a while," said Notre Dame tackle Zack Martin afterward, his tears smearing his eye black.
The Irish locker room was a mixture of hugs and tears and defiance, all played out to a soundtrack of a coach shouting the order that they all return to the team hotel together on the team bus.
"That's us, together till the end,'' said guard Mike Golic Jr., his voice choking and eyes reddening while giving the answer. "Tonight, it just didn't work out.''
On the other side of the room, giant nose guard Louis Nix III disputed the notion that the Irish were dominated. He suffered an injury during the game and limped off the field, but in front of his locker he was kicking mad.
"They did not dominate us, watch the film; I refuse to say they dominated us," he said. "We missed tackles. That was all. Say what you want, but they did not dominate us.''
He was wrong about the domination, but he was right about the missed tackles. They must have missed a dozen in the game's first three minutes, during which time they also committed two dumb penalties to help the Tide drive 82 yards for a touchdown on its first possession.
After Notre Dame failed on two consecutive out-of-bounds catches by Tyler Eifert, the Irish committed a third dumb penalty on the punt and the Tide needed but 61 yards for their second touchdown drive.
The muck of the Irish: With 6:14 left in the first quarter, Notre Dame had as many penalties — three — as offensive plays while being outgained 123-8.
The game had barely started and it was over. Notre Dame was so feeble, it even stunned the man who knows everything.
"The thing that was most surprising to me was how we were able to control the line of scrimmage," said Alabama Coach Nick Saban.
At halftime, the score was 28-0, with Alabama scoring one more point by beating Notre Dame to the door that led from the field to the locker room. The Irish were directed out another door, and if that led to the buses, everyone would have understood.
Can you say "uncle" in Gaelic?
"It was like, they kept putting up points, and we kept getting stopped, and they kept putting up points…'' said center Braxston Cave, shaking his head. "We just couldn't get it done."
It officially became embarrassing midway through the third quarter when Alabama receiver Amari Cooper, five yards from the nearest blue jersey, caught the ball at the 10-yard line and jogged in to give the Crimson Tide a five-touchdown lead.
By the time the game ended, McCarron had four touchdown passes, running back and most valuable player Eddie Lacy had 140 yards and two touchdowns, and Irish eyes were widened.
"Obviously, they took it to us,'' said linebacker Danny Spond, on a night that felt like a jeer, jeer for old Notre Dame.
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Currently the principal of Cecil Intermediate School, Chambers will assume his new role with the district at an annual salary of $117,000. His contract will run through June 30, 2016. The board voted 8-0 in favor of the motion. Board member Paul Scarmazzi was absent.
The board also hired Eric Schrader as an elementary music teacher and assistant band director effective Feb. 4 at a salary of $41,400. He will also serve as assistant band director at the high school. The board voted 7-1 with board member Maureen Helinski casting the lone no vote.
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Big Mac Band Boosters president Michelle Kaufman wrote in an email that many parents objected to the hiring process.
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Hermit Thrushes (Catharus guttatus) sing one of the most beautiful songs in North America in the springtime. This recording was made on Mingus Mountain, near Jerome, Arizona, 5/31/99
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Elsener, commenting on this suite of works, said: "While I worked on this group of drawings, of human figures drawn together in a mass, I read the book 'Masse und Macht' [Crowds and Power] (1960) by Elias Canetti. Canetti nicely describes the circle as a geometrical place of power. In the arena, the stadium, the amphitheatre, the mass can arise and the individual gets lost. The ambiguity of the masses, which can break up peacefully, or can be manipulated and become aggressive, are the themes of these works. These works express the strong feeling that civilization cannot hide the irrational side of human beings."


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Pronouciation help - French or Danish speakers...
I've been thinking about Lys as a potential name for another girl (ttc for number 2 at the moment and hubby feels he's destined to have 2 girls so... )
I know it's French for Lilly and Danish for light. So I'm interested do French and Danish speakers pronounce it the same?
Even if you don't speak either language how would you pronounce it.
June 14th, 2013 03:41 AM #3
I do not speak French or Danish, but I would pronounce Lys either Liss or Lies.~Mehri
June 14th, 2013 09:18 AM #5
In French its pronounced Lees (Like "lis" but with a short ee sound)
In Danish - its hard to explain... :P
Listen to these :P http://www.forvo.com/word/lys/
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In Danish we put a lot of pressure on the Y, and at the same time our Y's sound very different than the English Y's. The forvo link is great.Zelia/Elja • Nineteen • Name and history nerd from an early age • I have a blog.Trying hard to export beautiful old Danish names, magical Danish nature names and exotic Greenlandic names.
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Culebra is known around the world for its curvaceous coastline. Playa Flamenco, the tiny island's most famous stretch of sand, is considered one of the top 10 best beaches in the world. If Playa Flamenco gets too crowded, as it often does around Easter or Christmas, many other neighboring beaches will be nearly deserted. And if you crave complete privacy, hire a motorboat to take you to one of the nearby islets such as Isla Culebrita or Cayo Luis Peña. It won't be difficult to find a little cove that you will have all to yourself.
Archaeological evidence shows that Taíno and Carib peoples lived on Culebra long before the arrival of the Spanish in the late 15th century. The Spanish didn't bother laying claim to it until 1886; its dearth of freshwater made it an unattractive location for a settlement. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, however, thought it was a very valuable piece of real estate. Although President Theodore Roosevelt created a wildlife refuge in 1909, the military used this island, as well as nearby Vieques, for target practice and amphibious assault training beginning in WWII. Despite their smaller numbers, the residents of Culebra managed to oust the military after staging sit-ins on the beach. The military left Culebra in 1975.
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Steamboat Springs
Steamboat got its name from French trappers who, after hearing the bubbling and churning hot springs, mistakenly thought a steamboat was chugging up the Yampa River. Here Stetson hats are sold for shade and not for souvenirs, and the Victorian-era buildings, most of them fronting the main drag of Lincoln Avenue, were built to be functional, not ornamental.
Steamboat Springs is aptly nicknamed Ski Town, U.S.A., because it has sent more athletes to the Winter Olympics than any other ski town in the nation. When sizing up the mountain, keep in mind that the part that's visible from below is only the tip of the iceberg—much more terrain lies concealed in back. Steamboat is famed for its eiderdown-soft snow; in fact, the term "champagne powder" was coined (and amusingly enough registered as a trademark) here to describe the area's unique feathery drifts, the result of Steamboat's fortuitous position between the arid desert to the west and the moisture-magnet of the Continental Divide to the east, where storm fronts duke it out.
The mountain village, with its maze of upscale condos, boutiques, and nightclubs, is certainly attractive, but spread out and a little lacking in character. To its credit, though, this increasingly trendy destination has retained much of its down-home friendliness.
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New Board Approves Budget, Nominates Advisory Group Members for Program Teams
At their first meeting of the quadrennium as a new configuration of 25 members, the United Methodist Women Board of Directors met October 18-21 in Nashville, Tenn., at United Methodist Women-owned Scarritt-Bennett Center.
The board manages the finance, property and personnel side of United Methodist Women's work and gives final approval on the program recommendations from the program advisory group, a 70-member body that advises the board.
They were oriented to the work of board responsibilities, legal obligations, and organizational expectations as board members and leaders by United Methodist Women's legal counsel, and showed excitement about the work ahead in a new quadrennium.
The board has a new leadership structure, officially has staff, and a new name: United Methodist Women. The board celebrated these successes as United Methodist Women became an independent agency of The United Methodist Church, while remaining connected in mission to the General Board of Global Ministries.
General Secretary Report
Harriett Jane Olson, General Secretary of United Methodist Women, addressed the organization's board of directors.
She asked the board, "What is going on with United Methodist Women, in heaven's name?" In other words, how is United Methodist Women's mission work living into the Gospel to benefit women, children and youth?
Ms. Olson listed many strategies and program changes to engage more women in leadership, to equip The United Methodist Church and to build a network of shared wisdom.
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The board approved the following actions:
Grants for mission
The board approved a total of $1,005,482 in grants and scholarships nationally and internationally.
The board approved $679,282 for grants to projects and programs supporting women, children and youth. National Mission Institutions were granted $463,922 of Call to Prayer and Self-Denial funds for 26 different programs to widen access to technology.
Twelve international projects were granted $215,360 of Call to Prayer and Self-Denial funds for technology programs across 9 different countries in Africa and Asia.
Six national projects and two international projects were granted a total of $28,500 from A Brighter Future for Children and Youth. The grant supports programs dedicated to addressing needs of young people ages 5 and 18 in the areas of violence and abuse prevention.
The board granted 8 national projects and 6 international projects from the Assembly Offering funds totaling $128,633 that supported community health, microenterprise, and sustainable agriculture initiatives.
The board also approved international grants for 16 projects in 10 different countries focused on women's empowerment targeting a variety of areas: training, farming, anti-violence, disabilities, gatherings and more. A total of $107,500 was granted to these countries across Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
Seventeen new scholarships were awarded to male and female students across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean studying a variety of subjects including nursing, theology, and human resource management, totaling $61,567.
Personnel committee
Harriett Jane Olson was elected as the first general secretary of United Methodist Women, as the organization is a newly independent agency of The United Methodist Church.
Andris Salter, Sally Vonner and Sung-ok Lee were reelected as assistant general secretaries of United Methodist Women.
Governance committee
The board nominated program advisory group members for various assignments on a variety of boards with partner organizations in relationships with United Methodist Women.
Chue Vang was elected to the program advisory group to represent the Wisconsin Conference.
Program advisory group members also were elected for a variety of ecumenical and United Methodist-affiliated boards to represent United Methodist Women, including:
- Scarritt-Bennett Center.
- The Interfaith Committee on Corporate Responsibility.
- The United Methodist Global AIDS Fund Committee.
- Commission on Ministries with Young People.
- Committee on Older Adults.
Other appointments to committees include California's National Mission Institutions:
- Toberman Neighborhood House.
- David and Margaret Youth and Family Services.
- Gum Moon Residence Hall.
Advisory group members were elected to serve on United Methodist Women program committees, including:
- The editorial board, which determines the publication of the mission studies.
- The deaconess and home missioner committee, which appoints deaconesses and home missioners.
- The Reading Program committee, which determines the Reading Program's annual book list.
- The Assembly committee, which plans and executes United Methodist Women's quadrennial Assembly, which will occur in 2014 in Louisville, Ky.
Finance committee
The board approved the 2013 operating budget of $17,960,000 and expenses of $17,950,000.
Treasurer Martha Knight oriented new directors with the processes and procedures of United Methodist Women's finances as well as presented the directors with a recap of the 2012 treasurer's report.
The basics of the orientation included the latest financial information (end of Fiscal Year 2011):
- Assets: $97,000,000
- Operating revenues: $25,000,000
- Operating expenses: $32M (containing $1,500,000 pension not cashed)
Ms. Knight shared with directors the main sources of revenue (which includes endowments applied to specific programs released from restriction, such as scholarships and grants):
- Mission Giving: 84%
- Earnings on Endowments: 9.4%
- Rental/Service fees income: 2.9%
- Direct sources of other income: 1.4%
The board also approved Brooks-Howell Home applications for residency.
Treasurer's report
In her remarks to the directors, Treasurer Martha Knight noted that revenue is down due to the economy. Less Mission Giving is happening, but overall, giving has remained high in comparison to other non-profit organizations.
"United Methodist Women members around the country give generously to all mission that is United Methodist Women," said Ms. Knight.
Read the full report.
Leigh Rogers is the web content and public relations associate with United Methodist Women.