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I've long been a fan of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs [3] because of the energy savings. They are more expensive than incandescent light bulbs but they use up far less electricity. The two biggest complaints I have with CFL bulbs is that their lifespan is significantly reduced if they are turned on and off too often and that there is mercury inside them, making disposal a little more of a hassle.
Those problems are addressed with LED bulbs. LED bulbs use less power than incandescent bulbs, last up to 100,000 hours (That's 17.1 years based on 8 hours of use a day), and have no glass, filaments, UV light, or mercury. One interesting fact I learned was that LED bulbs rarely burn out, they simply fade over time. The lifetime measure is based on when the bulb loses 30% of its lumen depreciation. Another interesting fact is that LEDs don't have a filament, so they don't really "burn out." If you drop an incandescent bulb and break the filament, it's done.
How expensive are LED bulbs?
A quick look on Home Depot [4] shows that it can start at around $18 and get as high as $300 (For an Accent LED Par38 Flood bulb). It's pricier than both CFLs and incandescent bulbs, but it lasts longer and has the potential to save you more money over the long haul.
As promised, we are having a giveaway. Home Depot [5] has generously provided four prizes for four lucky Bargaineering.com readers. Leave a comment below sharing your thoughts about LED light bulbs, what is appealing about them, and I'll select four lucky winners to win one of the following:
- 3 winners to receive 1 EcoSmart A19 bulb [6],
- 1 grand prize winner to receive a $200 Home Depot gift card to re-fit their home with EcoSmart bulbs.
Contest is void where prohibited and I will select the winners at noon on November 3rd. Good luck!
The contest is now closed and the winners have been notified, thanks for entering!


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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Mark Aug. 31 on your calendar for another NSB Waterfront Loop event: The Food Truck Bazaar will line the beachside's scenic Flagler Avenue from 5-8:30 p.m., that Friday.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A couple hundred people showed up for the 16th annual Holiday Charity Ball at the Brannon Center to help support Habitat for Humanity, the Council on Agings Meals on Wheels and the NSB Caps Scholarship Fund.
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April 19, 1970 - Aug. 31, 2010
David Steven Duke, 40, of Deltona, died August 31 at home. Mr. Duke, who came to this area in 2005 from Atlanta, Georgia, was a chef, and enjoyed fishing, reading, and hanging out with friends.

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Note for babysitters:
This recipe contains milk.
Ask parents about any food allergies
before making this recipe for kids.
Prep time: about 1 to 2 hours
Serves: 3 to 4
Serving size: 1 pop
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
127 calories
5 g protein
2 g fat
21 g carbohydrate
0 g fiber
7 mg cholesterol
73 mg sodium
262 mg calcium
0 mg iron
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
If you like, you can make this recipe using plastic ice-pop molds instead of the paper cups and popsicle sticks.
For a cool-looking snack, fill your cups only halfway with one flavor of yogurt in Step 1. Follow Steps 2, 3, and 4. Remove your pops from the freezer, take off the plastic wrap, and spoon in another flavor of yogurt that's a different color. Put the plastic wrap back on and freeze once more. When your pops are frozen, you'll have two-colored treats!
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
Moncks Corner Mayor Bill Peagler said a big thank you to members of town council and the town of Moncks Corner as a whole.
In his first official appearance since defeating incumbent Supervisor Dan Davis in the Republican runoff on June 24, Peagler expressed gratitude and appreciation for the towns support during the election.
My job may be changing but Moncks Corner will always be first in my heart, Peagler said during the Tuesday, Aug. 19 meeting of town council. You can expect a lot more cooperation from the county come January.
Peagler missed the July meeting of town council due to illness.
Peagler plans resign on Dec. 31 to assume the position of Berkeley County Supervisor, and Mayor Pro Tem Mike Lockliear will take over the center seat until a special election in early 2015 picks a new mayor to serve out the remainder of Peaglers term of office.
The mayor said he would work closely with the mayor pro tem and members of council during the transitionary period.
I meet on a regular basis with Mayor Pro Tem Lockliear, Peagler said. We are both working hard to make certain there is a very smooth transition on January 1.
Once Peagler tenders his resignation Lockliear will assume the role of Interim Mayor until a special election scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
Filing for the special election opens at noon on Friday Jan. 15, 2015 and will remain open for 10 days and close at noon on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015.
Should a current town council member run for and win the mayors race then the following dates would apply for a special election to fill the unexpired term of the town council seat.
Filing would begin at noon on Friday, April 17, 2015 and remain open until noon on Monday, April 27, 2015. The special election would be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
In other town business, Peagler said the last construction projects on the towns new regional recreation cmplex are being completed and the park will be ready for the November Sourthern BBQ Network Cook-Off.
Work on the concession stand continues and much needed fill dirt has been donated by area businesses and civic gropus.
The town appreciates the donation of 200 cubic years of fill dirt delivered to the recreation complex on Aug. 7 and 8, he said. The dirt was placed in the vicinity of the tennis complex and farmers market.
Also, the Mayor said the concession stand contractor came to Town Hall this week and expects to complete the project in the next 12 weeks.
We are very excited about wrapping up the last stages of construction on the rec complex, Peagler said.
Peagler also commented on the planned opening of a new Chick Fil-A restaurant in Moncks Corner: The corporate offices of Chick Fil-A have been in communication with Town Hall. The corporate officials have said the new Chick Fil-A on Highway 52 will start construction as soon as all permits are received.
The Mayor said that SCDHEC permits and county drainage approval are still outstanding. The Town has reviewed the building plans and is prepared to issue a building permit as soon as a contractor is identified.
Chick Fil-A hopes to open its Moncks Corner restaurant near Wendys and Wal-Mart in January 2015.
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Big E - Kronwall
Smith- Danny D
Kindl - Quincey
Don't deal Quincey? It would be nice to get an upgrade on him. I think after Smith, he drew the most ire of any D-Man during the playoffs (and the mini-playoffs at the end of the season). He just doesn't fit into the Wings system very well.


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Serves 16 |
Prep Time 10 minutes |
Cook Time 20 minutes
2 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup Eden Spicy Pumpkin Seeds, 1 package
14 1/2 ounces Eden Diced Tomatoes w/Green Chilies, do not drain
14 1/2 ounces Eden Diced Tomatoes w/Onion & Garlic, do not drain
1/2 tsp Eden Sea Salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Heat oil in a medium skillet and sauté garlic and onion 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pumpkin seeds and sauté 2 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients, stir, and simmer uncovered for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from burner and allow to cool. Place half of the mixture in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Serve room temperature or refrigerate until cold. To store in the refrigerator, place in a clean glass jar and cover with a lid. Will keep up to 5 days.
Makes a little over 1 quart salsa.
Appetizer, Condiments, Gluten-Free, Japanese Food, Low Sodium, Macrobiotic, Mexican/Spanish, No Sweetener Added, Oils, Tomatoes, Vegan, Wheat-Free


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For Women Who Want The Ballerific Life!
If you've ever thought to ask yourself why black men date white women, don't worry this white girl and her boyfriend have it all figured out. Watch the video below and tell me if you agree.
Now that you have watched the video, do you think these reasons are true? Black men of BA, do you date outside of your race because you can't pull our hair in bed? Now, I don't know about you black women of BA, but my hair is sewn when it's not grown. You can pull it all day long and it's not going anywhere. Did I mention white girls wear weave too? I guess that makes her argument null and void after the first 30 seconds.
My issue with this video is it's blatant ignorance. I went on an hour long Twitter rant and I'm completely tired. I'm disappointed that the guy (as remedial as he comes off in this video) didn't think for one minute that this was NOT okay to say. He didn't stop her, in fact he laughed & encouraged her while giving her a few ideas and talking points.
The white girl is just trash, obviously living in her parents house, with ideas about black women proving she clearly has no black friends. She views black men as a prize that black women don't appreciate, citing stupid things that she heard on TV or some comedy show as valid reasons. You can't say black women don't hold black men down, when you have a majority of black women visiting their men of ANY race in prison several days a week. You have Tiny nearly losing her own freedom when T.I. was arrested, you have far too many black women being "down" to a fault.
How can you say black women only want black men when they have money, when we're they ones they are with untilthey have money? Ever heard of the saying "When he get on he'll leave your ass for a white girl"? Kanye went from Alexis to Kim Kardashian, so who's not down? She goes on to say that black women want men to do everything for them, but white women are more 50/50. Listen here Susie, just because you choose to let him drive your parents Beamer and pay for all your dates doesn't mean you are more appreciative of him. It means that black women are just a little more aware of our value. Every woman should know her worth and I know many white woman who do as well. When you know your worth, you attract what you deserve. So if you're out here giving him money and you're not getting any back Ms. White Girl, you are his sugar mama, this isn't a 50/50.
And then it's the infamous attitude argument. Black women have attitudes and thats why black men don't want us. If this true, keep in mind that black men were raised by this attitude all their lives. If we all have attitudes, you should be used to it, right? If all black women have attitudes, why is it that latin men and white men can't get enough of us? Does the attitude excite them? I need an explanation.
In the entire video a million and one ignorant things were said. The saddest part is that the young black man, child of a black woman, didn't see anything wrong with what he said. He even argues that we knock our own race every day so we shouldn't be mad when someone else does it. He says, when Chris Rock does it, it's okay, why isn't it okay for Peggy Sue. He continues to say that if you are a strong black woman you wouldn't be offended. I hope he realizes that Peggy Sue truly believes what she is saying. This video isn't called "Why black men don't date hood rats" or "Why black men only date strong black women", its about why black women aren't preferred over white women PERIOD! This has nothing to do with strong black women because never once did the video mention strong black women. Strong black women wear weaves, strong black women put up with bullsh-t and on the other side, won't. Where is the strong woman in this video? I wonder how his mother, aunts, grandma and sisters feel about this video. Amanda Jane won't be attending any of his family functions, I'm sure.
Black women, we're not undesirable. Black men and black women date and marry every day. Don't believe me, ask Jay Z and Beyonce, Will & Jada, Gabby & Dwyane etc. Black men want us and for those that don't think we're "worthy", who cares, we don't want or need them anyway. We're so down for black men that we forget there are a million and one other races out there that adore everything about us. Our curves, our lips, hair and dark skin are so desired by other races that others go to the extremes of surgery to be just like us. Men desire us so much that they will trip over themselves to get at us. I see it all the time, a dark skin black woman of 100% african decent having NO issues getting a man in a world that supposedly favors the racially ambiguous. So Susie Q, next time you think to answer why black men date white girls, get some better black people around you. You're clearly a white girl lost.
To answer the question: Why do black men date white women? Same reason I date black men, white men, latino men, asian men, indian men. Because you can and true love has no color. Skip all the stereotypes. You can find the man behind this video @jwadgallery still unaware he did anything wrong.
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DB you did not call him a thin mint ass? LOL
Oh. I see where he was going with this Megan Fox faux phish; talking about "Black girls have a reason to hate." So all BW wear weave, and white girls don't? Tombout we spend $300 on hair. Umm, white hair salons charge that JUST TO cut & color. Why does she even talk the way she talks, since she's white? You know what...
I'm appalled that he is egging her on to actually GIVE HIM reasons why dating a WW like her is better.
@ CC yes I definitely did because that's all that came to mind lol "chocolate on the outside, white on the inside" and in his case, white and nasty on the inside!!
Kirk......i don't know you, so I'm going to let you cook. But please take a few minutes to exit this comments section before one of these other BA ladies reads you like the Quran...and if THEY don't, I will.
@Old Spice but we'd be the ungrateful evil black women if we told him to go get an education then come back and type that statement in English.
*grabs popcorn and takes a seat*
LMAO @ Eleven and Spice kirk don't even want it over here he is clearly on the wrong site.... he should head on over to barelyliteratelovers.com
He wants to feel like a King over here typing like a slave...the nerve! If white women are okay with that, that's fine, but not in MY house. No man of mine would EVER be seen around me speaking like he just found out Massa set us free. Not in 2012.


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Baby Ella has a cold.
I saw it coming; there was no stopping it. Within 24 hours, Lil' Miss had a full-blown stuffy nose and nasty cough.
After sharing her wet sneezes, coughs and the horror that is snot-sucking, I am finally in the rocking chair, in a Baby Vicks-scented humidifier mist, comforting my little girl through her cold. With a sleeping baby in my arms and no option of moving, I rock to my own thoughts and think back to a co-worker's words of advice to me when Ella was born:
"The laundry and dishes will always be there, but your little one will not always be so little."
Every night, I read Ella one, two… four stories at bedtime and then rock her to sleep. Some nights, particularly if it's later than normal, I find myself wanting her to get to sleep so I can return to the next task on my mind, which sometimes, I am ashamed to admit, is nothing more than to watch a TV show.
Why am I wishing away that moment? What is an extra five, 10 or even 30 minutes rocking Ella and watching her sleep?
In those first months of sleepless nights with Ella, I remember being absolutely content rocking my baby back to sleep. Often, I would fall asleep in the rocking chair for hours at a time and, even though I would wake up every 15 minutes to my head falling and a ridiculously stiff neck, it didn't matter.
Even now, if she wakes up in the middle of the night, I am not bothered by it because my time and comfort are the least of my concerns as long as I can provide comfort to my daughter.
I have kept my co-worker's words in the back of my head and say them to myself when I feel eager to get back to my to-do list. What is so wrong with dishes sitting in the sink or laundry staying in the basket a little longer?
To our kids, we are their people. We are their first role models and we owe it to them and ourselves to not wish away the moment. Even if they don't necessarily understand the meaning of love yet, they know who we are and they know we are their comfort zone, their cheering section, their heroes.
Why would I choose to take that security from my daughter all because I need to get to something immaterial and, in the grand scheme of life, really doesn't matter?
What really matters is being there, showing enthusiasm when Ella rolls over or when she eats her first bite of new food and giving her hugs and love whenever she needs them. Every. Single. Time.
Sometimes, most times, Mama and Daddy are the best medicine, sick or not. It is never more apparent than when my sweet girl looks up at me with her baby blues saying "Mama, make it better" and lays her head on my shoulder.
When that's the case, the to-do list and TV shows can wait.
Jenn Seedorf is married with one daughter. Read her Mondays on Greeley Moms.
To our kids, we are their people. We are their first role models and we owe it to them and ourselves to not wish away the moment.


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Celebrity Central / Top 25 Celebs
Cory Monteith
- late 1990s
Finding His Footing
After his parents divorce at age 7, Monteith and older brother Shaun are raised by his single mother, Ann McGregor, in Calgary, Canada. Dropping out of school in the ninth grade, he works part-time jobs and plays drums in a local band until meeting casting director Maureen Webb. "It didn't even occur to me what actors did," Monteith later tells the Times Colonist. "Three weeks later I moved to Vancouver with just a bag of T-shirts and two pairs of pants."
- 2004
Acting Up
Monteith makes his onscreen debut in a 2004 episode of Stargate: Atlantis, and goes on to guest-star on Kyle XY, Kaya and Fear Itself (right). "I call myself a working-class actor," he later tells The Toronto Star. "You know, you go from one one-line gig to the next one-line gig, to a couple of episodes on this show, a couple of episodes on that show, to a small part in a movie...I was making a good living. But it really wasn't a life."
- 2009
Glee-king Out
After sending producers a tape of himself playing "Tupperware drums," Monteith lands the role of jock-turned-crooner Finn Hudson on Glee. "It was such a long shot, such a Hail Mary," he tells the Times Colonist. "I still feel like they've made a mistake and some day they're going to realize I'm the wrong guy for the job." After debuting in the spring, Glee premieres September 9.
Cover Star
With Glee's music racing up the Billboard charts and the show's popularity rising, Monteith and costars Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison land the cover of EW. "I keep getting e-mails and phone calls and running into people at parties just telling me the show makes them feel happy," co-creator Brad Falchuck tells the mag. In November, Monteith joins Morrison and costar Mark Salling on PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive list.
- 2010
Date Night?
After being snapped together at a pre-Grammys party in January, Monteith and country queen Taylor Swift are spotted looking cozy at a Studio City, Calif., bowling alley. But in May, the actor downplays the relationship, telling Ellen DeGeneres, "We're just friends. I don't know where the time is to date these days."
- 2012
A Gleeful Romance
Monteith and Glee costar Lea Michele go public with their relationship during an NHL game in New York. Days later, the new couple continue to spread their affections for one another publicly in the Big Apple, with Michele going as far as referring to Monteith as "really hot" on her Twitter account.
- 2013
Return to Rehab
While shooting Glee's fourth season, Monteith announces he "has voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction," his rep tells PEOPLE exclusively. The actor, 30, struggled with substance abuse in the past, admitting in a 2011 interview that he had previously entered rehab at 19. Offering words of support, girlfriend and costar Lea Michele tells PEOPLE, "I love and support Cory and will stand by him through this. I am grateful and proud he made this decision." Less than a month later, Monteith completes treatment, and reunites with Michele.
Gone Too Soon
Monteith is found dead after failing to check out of his room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. Police report that the actor had been out with friends the night before, but returned to his room alone, where he was believed to have died hours before he was found. "We are in shock and mourning this tragic loss," his rep says in a statement, while members of Hollywood – from Glee costar Dot-Marie Jones to rumored ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift – express their grief over Twitter.
Sad Circumstances
Following an autopsy and toxicology tests, a coroner reveals Monteith died from a lethal combination of heroin and alcohol. His body is cremated on July 17 during a private ceremony attended by most of his family and Michele, whose rep issues a statement, saying the actress is "deeply grateful for all the love and support she's received from family, friends, and fans," and that she is grieving alongside the star's family.
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- Cory Monteith
- Date of Birth
- May 11, 1982
- Date of Death
- July 13, 2013
- Birth Place
- Calgary, Alberta
- Relationships
Lea Michele, girlfriend (2012 to 2013)
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TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Foothill Farmers Market will continue to bring in fresh fruits and veggies, seafood, bread and crafts through mid-fall Tuesdays to the Truckee River Regional Park, 10500 Brockway Road off Highway 267 and the Kings Beach State Recreation Area, 8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach. Find the Farmers Market Thursdays at Tahoe City on Commons Beach. Market hours are early morning to 1 p.m. Here, Towani Organic Farm from Bangor, Calif. displays a colorful variety of peppers, with eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes and more available.
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Ah! Another great and intelligent move on the part of our governor's henchmen — just say no to sex and it will go away. Reminds me of the days when we were told — just say no to drugs. That never worked.
For years some of us have struggled with attempts to incorporate scientific sex education into our school curricula taught by certified teachers while still encouraging abstinence. We continue to see high rates of pregnancy in our teen-age girls.
On top of this we refuse to accept the expansion of Medicaid money from the federal government, some of which would go for the provision of prenatal care.
Thus, in addition to high pregnancy rates among our teens, we also have some of the highest infant death rates in the country.
In addition, we watch as the Department of Health and Environmental Control is eviscerated. There is an obvious move to greatly diminish the positive effects of regulations designed to safeguard our population and environment.
Will anyone come save us from our stupidity?
Joe Chambers, M.D.
Albemarle Road
Buying a gun
Our two senators both voted against the recent bill that would have expanded background checks for people who buy guns at gun shows or over the Internet.
Let me understand. If I want to vote, I have to show a photo ID. If I want to purchase cigarettes or alcohol, I have to show proof of age. If I want to drive a car, I have to wait until I reach the legal age, apply for a driver's license, and demonstrate my proficiency at driving.
But if I want to obtain a gun, I don't have to do any of these things.
Does this make any sense?
Skip Crane
Seabrook Island Road
Johns Island
Outdated strategy
An April 9 column by Peter Wertimer, chairman of Charleston Metro Chamber Military Policy Council, supports bringing Africa Command to Charleston, but it neglects the reality of today's military budget reductions. AFRICOM is a shell of what was initially proposed. Some general officer positions have been removed and many staff positions reduced.
The Air Force Command at Stuttgart, Germany, using reservists, performs many of the duties of AFRICOM. The Secretary of Defense said to leave it at Stuttgart because of costs associated with relocating.
Instead of considering bringing AFRICOM to Charleston, our Metro Chamber should be working to retain the military units presently located here. Months ago, Sen. Lindsey Graham cautioned about possible reductions at Joint Base Charleston and SPAWAR. I had suggested methods to reduce military operating costs and hopefully insulate our military units from major reductions. None was taken, and it may be too late to avoid major reductions.
The hard fact is that with the Army and Marines facing troop reductions, the need for C-17 Airlift will also be reduced. Already, the Air Force has announced it will idle a third of its combat aircraft to reduce costs. The new Secretary of Defense, in his first public speech, stated that large commands and supporting staffs have grown out of proportion with combat forces and must be significantly reduced.
Also, the need for major technological advances of the past will be reviewed, and more realistic research and development efforts at lower costs may result. Will the Navy need five SPAWAR development centers?
The Chamber's Military Policy Council must realize the realities of today's defense budget reductions and worry about what we have today and not try to relocate AFRlCOM to Charleston.
Al Hansen
Gen., U.S. Air Force (Retired)
Dalton Street
Daniel Island
The choice is clear
Eugene Platt is a veteran, both of the armed forces and our government. Serving for years on the James Island Public Service District Commission, he has been one of the people the voters have entrusted with running the day-to-day operations on James Island.
While it may seem insignificant to be in charge of garbage collection, go for a week or two without that service and I think you'll see the value in having a steady hand at the helm. And of course, that is but one of the many tasks the commission must handle.
We need a steady hand. As the federal government makes decisions which will impact our state and the coast for generations to come the Republicans have a candidate for Congress with more baggage than a royal family.
The Democrats have nominated what amounts to a political novice with a famous brother and seemingly little more in the way of government experience to recommend her.
I am sure that both Sanford and Busch are dedicated politicians who have plans for their future. I am equally sure that Eugene Platt will offer real leadership based on real service to the people.
If Sanford or Busch is elected, what will change?
If Platt is elected, a lot will change.
Gregg Jocoy
Polaski Court
Moral character
If a person is going to run for public office in our great state, I believe he should be responsible, have high ethical standards, and be of high moral character.
Your personal life is a direct reflection of how you would handle public office.
Adultery is a one-way street to hell and one of the ultimate lapses in moral structure.
We need to run a good person in office May 7.
Now, dear public, please vote responsibly.
James Brumley
Slate Lane
Mount Pleasant
Energy research
I found it curious that a recent letter writer cited Thomas Edison's amazing work at Menlo Park as evidence that the government should be investing in more energy research.
Thomas Edison received no government funding for his work at Menlo Park. Nor did the Wright brothers receive government funding for their research. Nor did Alexander Graham Bell and many other great inventors.
Apparently the government "bean counters" actually were around back then and did not find it necessary to fund all of these ideas. Our country has always promoted vision, goals and greatness through an environment that encourages new ideas and rewards success through private enterprise.
As our country faces an ever-increasing debt, it might be wise to let free enterprise do its job and let the government get back to governing.
Jill Crocker
Timber Race Course
'Nanny state'
Oh, the irony. Fresh on the heels of New York City Mayor Bloomberg's failed attempt to limit soda intake we were treated to Sarah Palin's defiant celebration of the "Big Gulp" at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
The crowd roared in unison. That Sarah Palin is the Tea Party icon who arguably provided then-candidate Nikki Haley with the embrace that greased her path to the Governor's Mansion.
Now from this mansion comes a proposal to eliminate the power to use food stamps to purchase sodas (of any size) as well as junk or snack food.
So where are the cries of "nanny state" so on view at CPAC? The rationale we are told goes like this: We taxpayers in South Carolina shouldn't be bankrolling and thereby abetting obesity in our state.
The upside: that sodas, sugar-sweetened liquid calories and processed snacks are now a recognized front-and-center enemy in the battle against obesity.
The downside: It's only acceptable to wield a heavy nanny hand when the dependent poor are involved.
So if receipt of tax money gives us taxpayers the right to dictate how our money is spent, and we really don't want any of it going to sodas and junk food, then we might do well to consider expanding that dictum.
Maybe let's start restricting food choice with the occupants of the Governor's Mansion and work our way down the line of tax dollar recipients from there. This really might work.
Lowrey P. King, M.D.
Charlie Hall Boulevard


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used to describe somebody who has attitude, who has a presence.
Alexx says : Hey there Tarek, you sure are spunky today.
Tarek replies : Well thank you Alexx, I've been working out.
Tarek replies : Well thank you Alexx, I've been working out.
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A cool and awesome person or people with lots of pizazz.
Wow Jessica and Ryan sure are a spunky couple. Their wedding was wild and awesome. They sure played some jazzy music and that reception was full of pizazz. One day I hope we can be a couple with swagger like them.
dodane przez nobodysbabymama grudzień 17, 2012
Rocko's dog from the awesome cartoon show Rocko's Modern Life
Damn dude, I wish I had a dog like Spunkey
dodane przez The Leader listopad 26, 2004
How a female smells after engaging in heterosexual sex.
Wow, Nancy sure is spunky today. And isn't that yesterday's outfit?
dodane przez WannaKnowManilow listopad 01, 2011
A term of endearment for a incredibly hot, sexy guy.
Check out that spunky guy! He is such a spunky bum that I cant keep my hands off of him!
dodane przez Crazy Cat 38 październik 30, 2012
to be brave and determined......
Yo! That girl blowing the boss' cock right now sure is spunky when it comes to getting her paycheck!
dodane przez MMM maj 21, 2004
short for steampunk
(usually) used as an adjective.
(usually) used as an adjective.
"oh, I love your goggles! they're so s'punky!"
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A Party Apart: Tomblin not aligned with Washington Dems
January 21, 2013
Frustration with the federal government has grown steadily among many West Virginians during the past few years....
FDR a communist? The only thing I have ever heard from people who lived during that time was that when FDR fixed the banking system, Glass-Steagall Act (1933) the republicans did not want him to do anything to help the people. He must have done something right to be elected five times. Seems the republicans did not want to see this country move forward and quickly implemented the two term policy. I always wondered if 911 would have happened if Gore would have been rightfully named as President by the USSC. Rand Paul's comments to Hillary reminded me of Condi reading the daily briefing in August to GW about the threat of bin Laden attacking on American soil.
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I am as cool as the other side of your pillowcase that is not on your head. When are we going to resume the FDR being a coward who "allowed" Stalin to perpetrate his crimes against humanity?
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I never said I read SciFi but good memory on the Scandinavian mystery s.
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And calling FDR a communist is one thing but accusing him of cowardice is beyond laughable. The only real coward is you!
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Please explain how FDR's Communist leanings played a part in Stalin's reign of terror? Berlin fell in May'45 and FDR passed in April. Did you want the US Army to turn and begin to fight the Red Army to prevent them from taking the city? Please enlighten me how this would have went over? If you honestly think you can debate World War 2, FDR, Post WW2 or any modern history with me (grade school? I have had upper level graduate and post graduate WW2 classes and read and continue to read books and original documents on the period)If you want to open this up, bring it. The only real
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I try not to make a habit of responding to Some More Equal (for those of you that do not know that was his original screen name before he got it banned and it is now Majoritarian) but I will make an exception as he attacked FDR. You do know that if not for FDRs expert leadership the WW2 could have went the other way and the US could have fallen to fascism? Oh that's right, you are a fascist.
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Thank goodness for conservative democrats in West Virginia.. I believe there is hope.
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Tomblin "not aligned w/ Washington Dems?" Pretty funny...Tomblin is about Tomblin and what gets him re-elected. These self serving politicians are beholden to no one and no belief system. Its all about getting the vote come the next election cycle.
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I need to invest in Kool Aid.....you guys drink ALOT!
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An editorial asking the Governor to stand up for the state of West Virginia. What a novel idea.
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Tomblin definitely is the minion of big coal, following in Manchin's footsteps. Joe Manchin is ranked number 3 in receiving monies from the Coal Industry! Number 3 of ALL members of congress. WV is much more than coal. What Bill of Rights has Obama confiscated or is attempted to confiscate? MORE rights have been trampled on by the righwing republicans. It was the republicans who bailed out Wall Street with no questions asked! Obama thankfully had the foresight to put conditions on the taxpayer monies thrown at them by the republicans. So Obama is a bad person because he wants clean water, clean air...really? I think TRUE West Virginians cherish these things! The Tea Party is the organization of the Koch Brothers. And all the money of the rich never got a republican in the White House! People are not so naive in the Blue States!
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Fortunately for us who believe in clean air, clean water, and do not want climate change halted, good old boy West Virginia pols who are bought and paid for by Big Coal can not simply tell Fed Regulators to "leave us alone". What a short sighted, selfish, and myopic editorial.
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Thanks CO. I just read this and saw the line about the federal government growing faster than anytime in memory and about choked. What a blatant lie that people believe because it is repeated over and over again. For all the talk of the main stream media being in the tank for Obama, that certainly does not hold true for talk radio, Faux News(Newscorp in general)and Ogden Newspapers
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Contrary - same to you! Happy Martin Luther King Day and Happy Inauguration Day. And a shout out to the couple of racists who frequently post(you know who you are - we all do). I'm sure they are not having a very good day today. Bummer.
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Hey Amberg. Have a great day.
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"Why didn't the Democrats "fix" things then? "
Financial system bailout.
Auto industry bailout.
New Consumer Protection Agency.
National health plan.
Out of Iraq.
Getting out of Afganistan.
Constantly decreasing deficits after first term (when he saved the entire economy).
All done without Republican support. A party planned to obstruct everything Obama tried to accomplish. They failed; he succeeded.
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The Journal hasn't been interested in the truth for the past few years. And to think it used to be a fairly decent newspaper. Now it's neither fair nor decent.
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"During the first four years of Obama's presidency, the federal government has grown faster than at any other time in most people's memories."
This is absolutely not true.
The three highest Year over Year increases (for a single presidential term) AFTER accounting for inflation:
Lyndon B. Johnson, +7.74%
Kennedy/Johnson, +5.28%
Nixon/Ford, +4.44%
The three lowest average Year over Year increases after adjusting for inflation (for a single presidential term):
Bill Clinton's First Term, +0.31%
Bill Clinton's Second Term, +1.15%
Richard Nixon's First Term, +1.97%
Why can't the Journal do two minutes of research before making such statements? Could it be that it doesn't care about the truth?
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Do you believe that the Democrats have had no part in driving our nation into the ground?
BTW, were the Republicans in control of the House, Senate, or White House when Obama was first elected? Not that I recall.
Why didn't the Democrats "fix" things then? Instead, they simply drove the debt upward and did what you accuse the Republicans of doing.
Keep believing the one-sided lies though...
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Crown Macro-Tech 5000i Died On Me While DJing Tonight ! Help Required Please
Posted 05 October 2012 - 10:54 PM
Any help would be very much appreciated, and thank you in advance
My crown macro-tech 5000i amplifier developed a fault whilst I was DJing at a venue tonight, one channel totally died on me and both fans went in to ultra high speed mode. CH2 Ready LED no longer lights up!
I own Two Macro-Tech 5000i crown amplifiers, one of the amps has not been used because waiting to purchase JBL subs,
The other Macro-Tech 5000i is used every weekend when I DJ, I also own 4 JBL SRX 700 (1 by 15") cabinets
I sometimes run 2 SRX700 per channel (4 SRX 700 in total) and other times only run 1 SRX700 per channel (2 SRX 700 in total).
For the past 8 months the Macro-Tech 5000i amp has worked faultlessly with my JBL speakers, until tonight !!
I was always under the impression Crown was the best in amplifiers, but nerves have now been left in tatters after limping along whilst DJing on only one channel, after the fault occurred and I'm not even convinced CH1 sounded that great after CH2 died!
Here's the events of tonight
The venue I was DJing in tonight was larger than normal, so I decided to take all 4 speakers out,
The first two hours of the night everything worked fine, and the system was running fairly hard level wise, but no problems.
As the dance floor started to grow with people, I changed to music to a more dance style and pushed up the level, it's fair to say the system was now thumping.
after about 5 more songs I noticed my right hand JBL speaker stack (SRX700 x 2) was periodically cutting in and out about every 2 seconds, I went over to the macro-tech 5000i to turn down the levels and noticed both the fans on the amp were running at ultra high speed blowing very cold air out the back of the amp. I knew I had problems occurring as my amplifier had never done this before !
I turned down both channels to half way on the front controls,
I then noticed the right hand speakers (CH2) went off totally, things were starting to go from bad to worse,
So I turned down CH2 control to off, and prayed that I would make it through the night with just CH1 and my left hand speaker stack.
I must also say even the left hand speakers (CH1) did not sound as crisp and clean as normal, could this fault on CH2 also affect the power/ quality of CH1 ?
One other thing I noticed whilst limping through the night on CH1 was... CH2 Ready LED was not lit, But the signal LED did flash for CH2.
At the end of the night I powered down the amplifier for 1 minute and powered it back up, both the fans stayed in ultra high speed mode, and CH2 Ready LED would not Light again, so the fault on CH2 is on now all the time.
The main reason I chose crown and these very high quality amplifiers is due to the great name crown has and the reliability of crown amps, after tonight my confidence has been shattered.
I am an electronics engineer by trade have repaired a few amplifiers in the past, normally output stage etc.
I was under the impression the macro-tech 5000i has protection in almost every area of the amplifier, so in theory what I am explaining should have never occurred ?
I'm still not sure what has gone wrong inside the amplifier and what caused it, other than driving the system hard.
I am based in the UK and plan to open up the amplifier tomorrow in my workshop and start to investigate.
I would love a circuit diagram of this amplifier, I have managed to track down the service manual for the macro-tech 2400i which I assume is similar, but it would be good to get the 5000i service manual.
Any help form the forum experts and professional guidance as to where to look first in trying to repair my very loved macro-tech 5000i amplifier will be very much appreciated.
My concern is, why did this major fault happen in the first place? and will it happen again?
Is this a known issue with this maco-tech 5000i amplifier range, are they know to be unreliable ?
I have to have faith in the equipment I use / work with, and up until tonight I had total faith in these amplifiers.
Also I have never connected a cat 5 cable to the amplifier but I know there is software that can be installed on a pc to view running management of the amplifier, is there a fault logging system built in to the amp to give me any more clues as to what went wrong and why ??
I am in the UK and would really appreciate any help in this matter so I can repair this amp and get a better picture as to what went wrong and why.
I await your reply
and thank you in advance
Posted 05 October 2012 - 11:47 PM
Sorry to hear you had to go through such an unfortunate event. Crown Audios reputation is not there for no reason but those kind of failures happen even to the best of gear, as you can see, and for all sorts of reasons, driving a system hard is NOT one of them!!!
You can get the schematics for this amp by giving a call to the tech support team, they are a very helpful resource:
The phone call is still free if you use Skype...
The 2400 and the MA5000i are compleatly different.
For your own sake, when you drive a system hard, don't allow the clip light to be on, if you see it blink more then once every few minutes, turn down the volume and go get bigger/more amps/speakers.
Last thing, the issue you described is not a known issue. I'll let the more tech savvy forum members help you in solving the tech problems...
Good luck
Posted 06 October 2012 - 09:58 AM
Posted 06 October 2012 - 05:59 PM
Working with no service manual is no fun but I have opened the amplifier up in my workshop and slowly started to strip out an array of circuit boards.
Heading towards testing the main output transistors for problems, thus working back from there.
I am pleased to say all output transistors read correctly using an analogue ohm meter, so it looks like the output stage of my maco-tech 5000i is still intact and no damage has been done there !
I next checked the supply voltage to both channels from the Power Supply and all readings read true, so no problems there
I then slowly reassembled, board after board, screw after screw and re tested the amplifier in my work shop.
from power off,
1) press the front panel power switch to on
2) The fans start slowly, no led's lit on front panel, (so far so good)
3) After about 5 seconds, CH1 Ready LED is on, thus working
4) At the same time CH2 Ready LED is OFF, and Fans run at crazy fast speed, as happened when fault first occurred whilst DJing the other night.
So my mind started to look slightly deeper in to the thermal sensing of each channel.
I stripped out the chokes for a 2nd time by the output stage to expose output transistor for each channel,
embedded in the heat sink of the bank of transistors for each channel is a thermal sensor, thus one for each channel
The amplifier and heat sink is stone cold,
When using a Digital Ohm Meter to take a reading across the CH1 thermal sensor, the reading is 6.18k
when doing the same for the thermal sensor on CH2 (faulty channel) the reading is 1.2k
Now I would expect these two thermal sensors to almost read the same value, after all they are on the same cold heat sink.
Now when using a analogue ohm meter....
when using ohms x 10 range on the analogue meter CH1 thermal sensor reads 6.k
Yet Channel 2 thermal sensor is reading about 1.2K !!!!
The same results also are displayed if I change the ohm meter range to x 100
so could this be my problem ?? i.e. a faulty thermal sensor on CH2 ?
Thus why my speaker bank was periodically muting about every 2 seconds when fault first showed, i.e. when the thermal sensor for channel 2 was breaking down ?
Thus why CH2 READY state is now NOT reached after power up
Thus why FANS run at ultra high speed, faster than you could imagine !
Could all this be down to one faulty thermal sensor on CH2 Output heatsink, I have to say I feel I am getting close even without a circuit diagram.
This sensor may have failed the other night while I was working and thus shut down CH2 !!!
I state the amplifier was working fairly hard so I would imagine the heat sinks may have been quite warm/hot ? just wondering if the sensor broke down with too much heat ?
is this a known problem of thermal sensors breaking down for output stage thermal sensing ?
any help and feed back would be very much appreciated,
I would also like to say how amazed I am at how few output transistors there are in this amplifier and how small they are considering how powerful this amp is ??
Look forward to hearing from you
Regards John
Posted 07 October 2012 - 12:32 AM
The thermal sensor going bad was an issue on the older itechs, not the itech HD nor the MAi series, it has to do with the Teflon coating getting cracked and changing the reading of the thermistors. The onboard reading of those thermistors when cold should be around 7K ohm and the outboard resistance should be around 20K ohm. I'm wondering if connecting a plain 20K resistor instead of the faulty thermistor, for testing purposes only, would fix the problem. If it does then all you need is to replace both thermistors even if the other thermistor looks OK, those cost $90 or $30 for the pair the last time I checked, not sure which are cheaper, the SMPS thermistors or the output module thermistors you checked.
Since you already took the amp apart, I would check the SMPS thermistors as well.
Isn't the amp still under warranty?
Let me know how it goes?
Posted 07 October 2012 - 08:43 AM
Thank you for you informative reply,
I'm still waiting to speak with Crown on Monday,
1) to try to get a circuit diagram and
2) to find out a little more about the thermal sensors and thus what values they should be?
When you say the outboard thermal sensors, do you mean the ones on the heatsink ? if so, the values you suggest are different to mine ?
The working CH1 from cold is about 6.2k and the bad CH2 is around 1k thus seems to have gone low in value ?
Please forgive my ignorance but what are the SMPS thermistors, and where can they be located.
I am also a little amazed that such an expensive, high quality well built and constructed amplifier can fail over one poorly designed thermal sensor ?
The amplifier was built in 2009, so not very old and it may still be warranted.
I appreciate your feedback
Thanks again
Posted 07 October 2012 - 09:22 AM
JohnnySH, on 07 October 2012 - 08:43 AM, said:
Thank you for you informative reply,
I'm still waiting to speak with Crown on Monday,
1) to try to get a circuit diagram and
2) to find out a little more about the thermal sensors and thus what values they should be?
When you say the outboard thermal sensors, do you mean the ones on the heatsink ? if so, the values you suggest are different to mine ?
JohnnySH, on 07 October 2012 - 08:43 AM, said:
Please forgive my ignorance but what are the SMPS thermistors, and where can they be located.
I am also a little amazed that such an expensive, high quality well built and constructed amplifier can fail over one poorly designed thermal sensor ?
JohnnySH, on 07 October 2012 - 08:43 AM, said:
JohnnySH, on 07 October 2012 - 08:43 AM, said:
Thanks again
Posted 13 October 2012 - 09:42 PM
My diagnoses was spot on, it was the 20k thermister, on the output heatsink, ch2 thermister had gone low to about 1k!
Crown UK distributor want to charge me about £16 and I would have to wait for 3 weeks to get the parts from the usa to the uk.
I did some research and managed to get the exact same part from a uk electronics supplier for £2 each
I have ordered 4 so I can change all thermisters in my 2 crown macro-tech 5000i amplifiers.
I am truly amazed that this grade of amplifier uses such a cheap thermister that can fail as has in my case and cause such problems,
Even though I have replaced all thermisters with brand new items, I now have little faith in them, I know the could fail again,
Crown really does over inflate the replacement cost of there parts,
anyway any one else with this problem, you now know how to resolve.
regards john
Posted 13 October 2012 - 11:27 PM
Just becase a part is cheap doesn't automatically make it unreliable. If I'm not mistaken this problem was addressed by changing the manufacturer of the thermistor to a more reliable one but I guess this issue should have been delt on the design level.
Can you post a link to the replacement thermistor or the vendor you purchased it from?
Posted 14 October 2012 - 09:47 AM
No I did not try a 20k resistor,
I first cut the two old thermistors legs from the circuit board and did a resistance check with a analogue ohm meter
I always prefer using this type of meter on the lowest possible reading because in draws more current through the part when taking a measurement, thus if part if faulty, it's more likely to show, instead of using a DVM.
The good thermister read about 22k and bad thermister read about 1k,
with the parts connected to the circuit board I was getting lower reading, so I knew to get true readings I had to isolate the two thermisters from the circuit board.
From my two reading 20k and 1k i knew there was problems
I then started to investigate thermisters and managed to find a similar device and check the spec of the device and viewed a chart of temperature vs resistance for this part.
At 1k on the chart the temperature would have been very high can't quite remember exactly, so I knew this part had failed and was fooling the amplifier in to thinking the heatsink was very very hot. I also knew that both thermisters should have been 20k in value and thus were not.
the 4 new parts I ordered were from RS components, RS Number 697-4581, Part Number NJ28PA0203F Made In France By AVX
I did have to sleeve the two legs as the original parts had sleeve coated legs and these new parts did not. apart from that they look identical in every way.
A little bit cheaper than what UK Crown distributor wanted to charge me ! and I got the parts next day ! not in 3-4 weeks time.
Now when I turn on my amplifier CH1, CH2, Ready Light turn on, NO fans spin until you start working the amplifier
One Fixed amplifier, not bad for under a week from failure and at a cost of £2
Hope this helps others,
PS also I was a little shocked that there was so little help, support and input from the tech guys on this forum, though I would like to say thank you to dakos. I'm only too pleased to be a professional electronics engineer and able to repair this type of equipment myself, 1) I know the job has been carried out correctly, 2) It saves me a small fortune.
Posted 18 October 2012 - 01:29 PM
Dakos had such a great lever on the problem that I didn't find that my intervention would have brought new water to the mill!
Yes, your problem was the thermistor. Usually, the supplied thermistor is quite relaible, even in the older amps (rarely found any bad ones).
The newer generation of BCA modules use a better thermistor (cylindrical instead of eye drop) than the older generation. It should be more reliable.
It is also easier to set up! No more paste on the fet tab and hands are clean!
Posted 19 October 2012 - 07:29 PM
Thank you for your reply,
I have really ended up replacing the same part, only not from crown but a UK supplier
Are you saying the new upgraded design uses a different type of body thermister,
If so, can this type of thermister be used on my macro-tech 5000i ?
and would it be beneficial to change to this type ?
also how does it mount to the heatsink
do you have a part number or supplier ?
does the new thermister have the same characteristics as the old part
anymore info would be very much appreciated as I would like to make my two amplifiers as reliable as possible
Thank you for your feed back
Kind Regards
Posted 23 October 2012 - 10:06 AM
If I were to change a sensor I would replace both at the same time. Caracteristics appear to be the same, 20K at room temp.
Good luck!


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Defense attorney D. Daniel Stevanovic said he hasn't heard from Turley since Wednesday. "He hasn't checked in with me or his sister," Stevanovic said. He did tell Farkas that Turley's mother entered her son's home and found paperwork on a table, but the couple's dogs were gone.
Although Diane Turley also cannot be located, Stevanovic said, "There's no evidence they're together."
Donatello said the prosecution did not present a police witness to discuss the manhunt for Turley, because his mug shot is in evidence. No announcement has been made to the jury about why Turley isn't in court.
Turley is charged with first- and second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child and first-degree sexual abuse. He faces a maximum of 39 years in prison if convicted on all counts.
The second of the two alleged victims to take the stand testified Friday about her abuse by Turley. She said, "He would say if I told someone, they would take him away." The woman, now 21 and married, told the jury that when she turned 18, Turley told her, "Thank you for not telling the police." She didn't report the abuse until November 2011, when she called North Tonawanda police. "We would wait until I was ready. It was my choice," the woman said. "I had to protect other people."
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In response to Jack Darin's Wind Energy Article (My View: Wind energy a boon for Boone County): I think most people agree that alternative energy is important, but development must be done responsibly.
Unfortunately, it seems some are willing to disregard responsibility to ensure that this project moves forward, regardless of the proven safety risks and negative impacts of improper setbacks.
Is the proposed text amendment unreasonable in its purpose (to offer protection), or is this about a lack of siting potentials? Please look at Vermilion County, IL (California Ridge Project), where turbine failures have recently occurred and testimony from impacted residents comes out weekly. Even the local Superintendent acknowledges the impacts on his students! (California Ridge is roughly half as populated as the project area in Boone County).
Embracing responsibility ensures a safer future for our families, property value and tax base protection, a community where residents want to investment in their homes, which in turn employs locals (carpenters, architects, engineers, etc…) and a benchmark for other communities.
Responsibility cannot be argued, but it can be ignored. This isn't about "blocking" wind, it's about implementing setbacks that prevent the proven negative impacts associated with large-scale industrial wind in our community. Please help promote responsibility!
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Kate Winslet's film roles have included a doomed Titanic passenger and an SS guard, but her turn as a concerned Brooklyn mother in the Roman Polanski-directed Carnage was a real stretch – for her stomach.
The Oscar-winner, 35, steals the show in a scene that features her character projectile vomiting during a discussion about a playground scuffle involving her son.
"I had to contain a lot of vomit in my mouth which is not possible for a person to do," Winslet said during a news conference Thursday, before the movie's premiere at the Venice Film Festival. "So without going into too much detail, it was a fairly complex rig and there was some extremely clever CGI involved."
The scene apparently had the cast – which also includes John C. Reilly, Jodie Foster and Cristoph Waltz – and crew in stitches.
Said Winslet: "It was hysterical. … We were all completely beside ourselves with laughter."
And they weren't the only ones giggling.
"My kids came to work for the vomit day," she said, "and I am so thrilled that they were there because they literally have not stopped talking about it since."
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IDFA Senior Vice President of Legislative and Economic Affairs,On House Farm Bill Vote
IDFA Senior Vice President of Legislative and Economic Affairs,On House Farm Bill Vote
"Today's passage of the Farm Bill by the House of Representatives brings us one step closer to historic dairy policy reform and proves that we can help dairy farmers without raising the prices of dairy products for consumers and for government programs. Although today's vote was close due to differences over the SNAP program, the Farm Bill now passed by the House includes the Goodlatte-Scott amendment, which was passed by a margin of more than 2-1, 291- 135, and was supported by nearly all Republicans and almost half of the Democrats.
"The Goodlatte-Scott amendment soundly rejected a controversial policy that would have periodically imposed limits on the amount of milk that dairy farmers could sell. Instead, the amendment replaces current dairy programs with a new, effective and expanded safety net program for dairy farmers in the form of revenue insurance that is similar to government-subsidized programs for other agriculture commodities.
"The House-passed version of the Farm Bill will allow our industry to continue to grow and create thousands more jobs. The Senate-passed version of the Farm Bill, however, continues to include the divisive milk supply management policy that is opposed by national consumer groups, supermarket chains, restaurants, taxpayers, the Teamsters union and many dairy producers, including the second-largest dairy cooperative.
"We support the aid to dairy farmers in the House bill, but we oppose the Senate dairy package. We will continue to educate the Senate and House conferees, showing that we can help dairy farmers through difficult economic times without making it more difficult for millions of families to afford healthy and nutritious dairy products."


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Two soldiers back home for the first time in six months surprised their two kids at a Christmas show in Methuen, Mass. Sunday
Surprise reunion for soldiers and their kids
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on March 21, 2013 - 2:15 AM
What could be more symbolic: In a series all about leadership, the mayor of Buffalo chose to be a no-show.
Byron W. Brown, whose worst grades in a Buffalo News community survey were for "transparency" and "accessibility," lived down to his billing. He refused to be available to shed light on his philosophy of governing, where he wants to lead the city, or anything else.
Even Philip Rumore, the Buffalo Teachers Federation president who scored at the very bottom of the list, talked about his role in the community and how he feels the union is fighting for students. Love him or not, at least he gave the public something to chew on when assessing the BTF.
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz scored about the same as Brown but didn't hide in his office. He was praised for his knowledge but pilloried for aloofness. His response was a spirited defense of intellect, principle and facts – over schmoozing and backslapping – that the personality-challenged can all rally around. More important, he shared with citizens his approach to government.
But Brown? Who knows what he thinks? The best taxpayers can do is try to decipher his backers' "lead from behind" defense of his executive style.
Buffalonians deserve better.
But putting citizens aside, as Brown does often in stiffing the media, the curious thing is why any political leader would think he looks better by hiding.
"I can't think of very many examples where it would be wise to not say anything," said Ann R. Carden, associate professor of communication at Fredonia State College, a member of the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and a "fellow" in the national PRSA. Speaking generally, she said that – legal or privacy matters aside – it's better to tell your side.
Granted, some politicians may see social media as way to do an end run around the press. But Carden said social media are an adjunct, not a replacement. "The media are still very important because the media reach a lot of people," she said. "I really don't think any organization or person should shy away from the media."
Besides, politicians' websites will become as tainted as male-enhancement ads as the public comes to realize the value of the context and perspective that journalists bring to a subject.
Nor can politicians be dumb enough to think that clamming up will squelch a story. Eve's "no comment" when asked about the apple didn't stop the story from being told. My guess is that the politicians think they are somehow hurting the reporters, when the real punishment would be making them write down every boring thing they have to say.
But in reality, this isn't about the press or a politician. It's about the public.
Brown owes the citizens who pay his salary an explanation of what he's doing or not doing, how he views the critiques of those he has to work with to move Buffalo forward, and whether he has any ability to analyze criticism and learn from it when it's valid.
Those are hallmarks of leadership the public should be able to assess, but can't when the mayor is in hiding.
Reporters could put his face on a milk carton, or stalk him at the next ribbon-cutting. But it would be a lot easier, and better for residents and the mayor, if he'd just answer the phone.
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Loft-dwellers again found themselves political pawns in the Albany budget battle. The Loft Law, first passed in 1982, allows artists to live legally in commercial loft spaces in the City. The law aims to bring those buildings converted to residential use into compliance with NYC and NYS housing laws. The recently-passed legislation grants loft-owners another 21 months to be in compliance, so they may eventually receive a residential certificate of occupancy. Of the estimated 4500-5000 loft units in the City, only one-third has achieved compliance; a substantial number are awaiting inspection.
As in each of the last two legislative sessions, the issue was held hostage to the larger budget battle. Assembly Speaker Silver was unwilling to compromise on an issue of great interest and importance to his constituents. The Loft Law was to be part of an omnibus bill, but last minute efforts by the Governor to add Powerball to the bill dissolved the tentative consensus. The law finally passed, but only once paired with the renewal of Quick Draw Video Lottery. This odd pairing has earned loft residents and owners yet another extension in this 17 year saga.
Norma Sounds Off:
It is ironic that 'the world's greatest city', whose identity is so closely associated with the arts, should have such ill-defined policies about it. In fact, there is no coherent City policy about the arts. Decisions are made ad hoc from year to year. The City needs to decide what are issues of importance and budgetary priorities in the arts.
Norma Munn is Chair of the New York City Arts Coalition, founder and President of the Artists Community Federal Credit Union, and former Chair of The City Club of New York.


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South Carolina Stingrays coach Spencer Carbery has a luxury that few other coaches in the ECHL have right now — the ability to pick between two of the league's top goalies.
Gwinnett at South Carolina
Gwinnett at South CarolinaWhen: Tonight, 7:05 p.m.Where: North Charleston ColiseumSeason series: Tied, 5-5-1.Tickets: 744-2248
When Carbery fills out his lineup card for tonight's game against Gwinnett (7:05 p.m. at North Charleston Coliseum), he gets to choose between two of the top goalies in the ECHL in Ryan Zapolski and Jeff Jakaitis.
Zapolski or Jakaitis would be No. 1 goalies on most teams in the league.
Zapolski leads the ECHL in goals against average (1.69) and save percentage (.939) and is currently on a shutout streak of more than 184 minutes and counting.
Zapolski's shutout streak is second in franchise history, behind Shane Connelly's 220-minute scoreless stretch during the 2009-10 season. Zapolski, who is 20-9-0 this season, has not given up a goal in his last three starts. He is one of five goalies in ECHL history to record three straight shutouts. Zapolski's seven shutouts this season are second most in ECHL history and one shy of tying the single-season mark.
Although Jakaitis hasn't played in enough games — just 15 since joining the Stingrays in December — to qualify for ECHL's league statistics, his 2.32 goals against average would rank seventh and his .927 save percentage would be second only to Zapolski. Oh, and by the way, he's also the reigning ECHL goalie of the year.
Figuring out who to put in the net each night isn't always an easy decision for Carbery, but he's not complaining.
"It's a great situation to be in," Carbery said. "It doesn't really matter who starts for us — Ryan or Jeff — he's going to give us a great chance to win. I'm not sure who's going to start (tonight). I might not make up my mind until after the morning skate."
Carbery doesn't anticipate getting back any players from the American Hockey League. Hunter Bishop (Manchester), Matt Beca (Charlotte) Alden Hirschfeld (Providence), Tyler McNeely (Lake Erie) and Kevin Quick (Rockford) are not expected to be in the lineup tonight against the Gladiators.
"Anything can happen, but we're not counting on any of those guys coming back," Carbery said.
Stingrays' Ryan Zapolski saves a shot against Greenville Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Paul Zoeller/postandcourier.com)×


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ATTICA - Mohawk came back so many times Saturday against Upper Sandusky, no one would've been surprised if the Warriors had one more in them.
The Rams reached 20 points first in each of the first four games Saturday, but yet the resilient Warriors were able to force the Division III district championship at Seneca East to a fifth game.
Upper Sandusky scored the first six points in the winner-take-all game, and held a 12-7 lead, three points away from the team's first district title.
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Upper?Sandusky's Jessi Holly goes for a kill as Mohawk's Julie Adelsperger (30) and Sheyanne Wilhelm defend during the Division III?district championship in Attica Saturday.
Once again, Mohawk fought back getting within a single point. But the Rams weren't giving this one up. Jessi Holly put down a kill to stop Mohawk's run and Molly Owens won a point off a block setting up Upper Sandusky at game-point.
Perhaps it was fitting that one of the program's best players ever got to deliver perhaps its biggest win ever. Taylor Graboski has committed to play for Valparaiso next year, but it's not time to suit up for the Crusaders; her career at Upper Sandusky isn't over. Graboski slammed home the winning point, giving the Rams their first district volleyball championship in school history.
Upper Sandusky took a thriller from Mohawk 25-17, 23-25, 26-24, 22-25, 15-11.
"It was an amazing feeling just because I knew that we're going to regionals," Graboski said of hitting the winning point. "All the other plays and mess-ups that we were having earlier throughout the game didn't even matter because that signified we're going."
After decisively winning the first game, Upper Sandusky held a 21-15 lead in Game 2, only to see Mohawk battle back to take the game. The Rams edged out Game 3, but lost another late lead in Game 4, tying up the match.
Rams coach Matthew McConnaughey said despite losing the momentum, his team never lost its composure all afternoon.
"We were able to be composed," he said. "We got out of system a couple times. They are very smart about placing the ball and we had a little trouble with that. Took us a while to adjust to it. I give a lot of credit to Mohawk. They're well coach; they're a great team. This is the kind of match you should have for a district championship."
"We kept our head up," Upper Sandusky sophomore Molly Owens said. "As soon as we get our heads down, we know we're done, so we need to stay positive and happy. That's all we had to do."
Owens must've been real happy after three kills and a block helped stake the Rams to a six-point lead.
"As a coach I'm proud to see anybody step up," McConnaughey said. "(Owens) did a good job of keying on their two hitters. We had a set game plan we wanted to execute. We got a couple big blocks in that set. I think our serve-receive was better. I think our serve-receive let us down a little bit in a couple of the other games. When we can stay in system and run our offense we're very hard to stay with."
But, as was the case all match, Mohawk battled back.
"I know they'd fight back. They're a scrappy team, which is really good in volleyball," Owens said. "The hitters definitely don't like that. But, it was a little scary."
Kasey and Julie Adelsperger led the charge for Mohawk to get back within a point at 12-11. Kasey put down 28 kills on the night and Julie added 17, with a third triplet, Clara Adelsperger, setting them up to the tune of 47 assists. But one final comeback just wasn't in the cards.
"They played hard, as hard as anybody I've seen play," Mohawk coach Eric Hoover said of his team. "Doesn't matter what they do, they're going to give their best and compete like crazy. That's just how they are, how they're built. I was fortunate to have them on my side."
Mohawk finished the year 21-4 as district runner-up in Division III after winning two-straight district titles in Division IV.
The way the match began, though, it didn't seem like such a thrilling ending was upcoming. Graboski slammed four kills and Jessi Holly put down six as the Rams took the opening game. Holly led Upper Sandusky with 23 on the day but passed on credit to Owens for opening up room for her.
"My girl, here, she pulls the block so then I have to go 1-on-1 and just hit my angles and put the ball down," Holly said.
The big three of Graboski, Holly and Owens again set up their team with a 21-15 lead in Game 2 before Mohawk got a spark.
Libero Taylor McClain made a diving one-handed dig to keep a point alive, and MacKenzie Sowers found an opening on the floor to score for Mohawk. From that point, the rally was on.
"Those kind of plays are things that are going to lead to runs, too. Because it gets everybody motivated ...," Hoover said of McClain and Sowers' play. "Somebody has to make a play. When they're making a run, somebody has to make a play and end it and grab us the momentum back. Taylor's done that all year. She does an awesome job back there. She saved so many balls and that was just another example right there."
McClain finished with 22 digs, and Sowers and Julie Adelsperger each had 16.
Graboski finished with 17 kills for the Rams with Owens adding 14. Graboski, though, said having so many strong hitters is what makes her team tough.
"I think that's the greatest part of having these two on the team," she said, referencing Holly and Owens. "And Kalene (Johnson) and Ali (Roeder). If you slack off, you have four other teammates that can help pick you up throughout the game."
Graboski pointed out after the match, with her gold medal hanging around her neck, that whatever happens the rest of the way, this Rams team has made history.
"This is as far as I've ever made it in the tournament and the school's never made it in the tournament," she said. "So it's nice for our team to be remembered some way."
The ride is not over yet though for Upper Sandusky. The Rams will travel Wednesday to Lake High School in Millbury for a regional final against Marion Pleasant.


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The first bodies Phaedra Parks might well bury after finishing mortician school are those of her husband, Apollo Nida, and nemesis Kenya Moore if the new mom doesn't soon get the truth about whether the duo hooked up in L.A.
On Sunday's The Real Housewives of Atlanta", the ongoing "text-gate" between Nida and the former Miss USA, 42, was front and center.
"She went for my husband beyond those text messages, but it did not work clearly because Apollo was not looking for an old beauty queen with scrambled eggs," Parks, 40, joked at first. "When he wants that he goes to the Waffle House."
But the laughter ended quickly for Parks, who met her husband for a dinner date, hopeful the two could carve out some quality time in their hectic lives.
"I'm longing for some attention," Nida said after his wife arrived.
"My schedule right now is babies and dead people," Parks stated. "Men are a lot like toddlers: They need a lot of attention."
But all attention quickly turned to the question of whether Nida and Moore had sex when they happened to stay at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
Moore – who insisted to Kandi Burruss earlier in the show that there was "nothing inappropriate" about her text messages with Nida – said they had not seen each other in L.A., while Nida said the former beauty queen followed him back to the hotel from a party they had attended.
"She wanted to have sex in L.A.," Nida finally confided. "I chose not to. I left and went to another hotel … If I wanted to sleep with Kenya, I could have slept with Kenya, but I didn't."
"You should not have been responding to her texts," Parks said.
"I'm a grown man. You're not my mama," Nida replied.
"It's about her offering to s--- your ding-a-ling," Parks responded.
"I'm sick of talking about it," he said. "I've been transparent."
"I might have to kill him with this d--- steak knife," Parks snapped at the end of dinner.
To see if Nida comes clean, or, at least, "Apollo-gizes," tune into The Real Housewives of Atlanta airing Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Real Housewives of Atlanta's Apollo Nida: Kenya Moore 'Wanted to Have Sex' With Me
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