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BELOIT — Five early warning sirens were dedicated by Knox Township trustees Friday morning....
Good to see that they were able to get sirens up, and on the cheap as well as they're refurbished hand me downs from the Midland nuke plant, if I recall.
It's nice that they got Fred to come down from the NWS to talk. I met him in college when he worked in Charleston WV and he's an awesome guy. I believe he said he grew up in Poland, so it's always nice to come back toward home.
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on July 8, 2013 - 7:28 AM
The Erie County Citizens Budget Review Commission will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Legislature Chambers on the fourth floor of Old County Hall, 92 Franklin St.
The commission will discuss the upcoming midyear budget hearings, which kick off July 16. The members also will elect officers. Also on the agenda, Deputy County Budget Director Timothy Callen will address a recently completed independent audit of the county's finances and the May budget monitoring report.
The Legislature created the citizens commission in 2006 after the county's fiscal meltdown of a few years earlier. The commission's members are Willie A. Price, Gregory B. Olma, Edward F. Kumrow, Joseph F. Winter, Michael J. Otto, Scott Bylewski, Michael McFarlane, Thomas Earl Webb Jr., Laythanette Shine and Jennifer Diagostino. The Erie County comptroller, Erie County attorney and Erie County director of budget and management are ex-officio members of the commission, which currently has one vacancy.
The meeting is open to the public.

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Seniors Patrick McCardle and Julian DiPaolo led the Fort Dorchester Hockey Club to an 8-4 victory over the District 5 Fusion Dec. 21.
McCardle finished the game with a hat trick and DiPaolo scored two goals and made two assists as the Patriots improved to 7-1-1 on the season. Junior Brandon Doss scored the Patriots final goal of the evening and had a pair of assists in the game.
DiPaolo received a pass at mid-ice early in the opening period and made a beeline to the Fusion goal to put the Fort up 1-0. The Patriots gained more momentum when Nick Davidson won a puck in front of the Fusion goal and flipped a backhand shot off the goalie. Blake Thompson was there to get the deflection and score with 8:33 remaining in the period.
The Fusion answered the goal, but Fort Dorchester stuck again with 3:08 left in the period. After a shot bounced off the Fusion goalie, DiPaolo slapped the puck back to McCardle who sent a shot into the net.
The Fusion cut the lead back to 1 early in the second period, but Todd Braga scored for the Patriots shortly after to keep the momentum in the Forts favor.
The Fusion kept fighting and found the net again with 11:02 remaining in the period, but the Fort had a goal from DiPaolo with assists by Doss and Chandler Murphy and an unassisted goal from McCardle to take a 6-3 lead into the final period.
McCardle scored his third goal of the game with 13:39 remaining for a 7-3 Patriot lead. The Fusion answered with an unassisted goal at the 16:16 mark but couldnt cut into the Forts lead any more.
With just more than four minutes remaining, DiPaolo and Doss broke past the defense to put the Fusion goalie in a bind. They passed back and forth and then Doss slipped the puck into the net for the 8-4 margin.
The Fusion dropped to 2-5 with the loss.
At 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28 the Fort will take on Bishop England/Porter-Gaud at the Carolina Ice Palace. With a 5-1 record, the team is tied for second place in the league. The Patriots enter the game as the leagues top team.
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NIAGARA FALLS – When slot machine revenues from the Seneca Niagara Casino started coming to Niagara Falls a decade ago, they enabled the city to improve its crumbling infrastructure, begin development projects and keep taxes low for residents.
But some observers say the revenues also caused the city to become dependent on a stream of money that has proved to be unstable.
The funds haven't flowed into the city's coffers in three years because of a dispute between the state and the Seneca Nation of Indians, and residents are upset that those funds are now causing a budget deficit that could lead to layoffs and a large tax increase.
As it stares down a $5 million budget deficit and the possibility of layoffs and a tax hike – and considers whether to accept a bailout from the New York Power Authority – the city could no doubt use the held-up casino revenues.
But for nearly a decade, the city did receive those funds either once or twice a year, and it spent them on a variety of large and small infrastructure, economic-development and public safety projects, according to a Buffalo News analysis. The money was spent on a few large projects and otherwise sprinkled around to a variety of smaller community upgrades, the review shows.
Records show that the city received $69.3 million in casino revenue from the time the casino was built in 2002 until three years ago, when the Seneca Nation began to withhold the payments.
The city was required to pay more than $20 million of that money to other local entities such as Niagara County, the city school district, Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. The other $48 million in nondiscretionary funds was spent by the city in the following ways, according to records provided by Mayor Paul A. Dyster's administration:
• $29.1 million on infrastructure improvements such as road paving and capital projects such as the Main Street train station, debt payments on the city's new courthouse, and for city equipment.
• $13.4 million on economic-development projects such as the new Hope VI housing project, demolition work and a series of planning initiatives.
• $2 million on funding for the police and fire departments and $3 million to make up for budget reduction in tax assessments.
Looking at the city 10 years ago, few would argue that there was a better use of that money than making the infrastructure improvements.
"It looked like hell," said City Council Chairman Sam Fruscione. "Every article was about the condition of the roads, the condition of the abandoned houses and the closing of defunct hotels."
It grew so bad, one department head said, that one piece of city equipment was held together with bailing wire.
Casino revenue helped change that, allowing the city to pave more than 200 streets – 90 large ones – and purchase long-needed paving equipment to the tune of $2.6 million.
"One of the sad things here is we were really catching up," Dyster said. "When I think of the roads that are in really bad shape, it's a relatively short list, whereas before almost everything was in need of repair and it was easier to tell you what was in good shape."
Blight-clearing teams also were dispatched to the streets to make the area's natural wonder look – for the first time in years – at least presentable to tourists.
"Downtown Niagara Falls had such a bad reputation, and it was some kind of combination of blighted and deserted, desolate," Dyster said. "That was just unacceptable."
The mayor said he believes that those improvements, particularly in the downtown tourism area, paved the way for larger economic-development projects such as the Culinary Institute Niagara Falls, which the city helped fund, and the development of a redesigned, $44 million Amtrak station and Underground Railroad museum that is still under construction.
"I think we needed some signature projects that were going to be the thing to convince people that we could do projects, because we had a reputation of being unable to get things done," Dyster said. "Even with casino revenues in hand, the government can't be the main economic-development driver. The private sector has to take the lead, but I think government making the right type of investment is how you do that."
Costly police station
However, some observers believe that the city may have counted on the money a bit too much, while others criticize the city for using a portion of the revenues for operating expenses. They say the city should have budgeted more conservatively when it had the money so that when a crisis occurred, it was in a better position to deal with it.
"I've been around forever and ever, and I've never seen [a budget crisis] like this," Ron Anderluh, president of the Niagara Street Business & Professional Association, told the Council last week. "It's a shame. We're not in favor of any more taxes in this city – we just cannot afford it.
"Let's use this as an awakening, and the next time, when we get all this money from the casino, let's set this money aside."
Fruscione says projects that never would have been feasible without the casino profits grew more expensive than first expected, with mounting change orders and consulting fees. One example, Fruscione said, is the Main Street police station, a project that grew from a state-mandated Police Headquarters into a full-scale, $45 million public safety complex with lush judges chambers – in one of the city's most blighted areas.
"All of a sudden, we have Taj Mahal in the middle of Main Street," Fruscione said. "It didn't need to be such a grand thing."
Economic-development jobs also were taken from the city's general fund and placed on casino revenues, something that State Sen. George D. Maziarz, R-Newfane, said was never the intention of those who negotiated the casino deal. Dyster has called the positions a "legitimate expense."
"I think the city has been a little too dependent on the money," Fruscione said. "It's like somebody makes a tray of pizza, and sometimes you eat too many slices."
Councilman Glenn A. Choolokian takes it a step further, saying the city's financial picture "is worse now than ever in the history of the City of Niagara Falls." The city should have saved more money when it had the funds, he said, so that it didn't need to sever ties with city workers now to balance the budget.
"It's very bad planning," Choolokian said. "Just because the money is coming in doesn't mean you have to spend it as fast as it comes in."
When the Senecas stopped paying the funds three years ago, the city kept on spending – on expenses such as the Economic Development Department; the loss of yearly tax revenue; police and fire service; and debt payments on the police station, by far its largest expense at more than $4 million per year.
It also has budgeted $7 million in "anticipated" casino revenues for next year despite the fact that the casino dispute between the state and the Senecas is in arbitration, and there is doubt about whether the city will receive those funds.
That has angered residents such as Donald A. Supon, who addressed the Council at last week's budget hearing. "Those are all extra dollars," he said. "We don't have that money yet, and we don't know it will come. Anything funded by that should be an automatic cutout."
Dyster counters that the city stowed away more than $20 million for rainy-day scenarios such as the current situation in an account called the special projects fund balance. He has called it "unfair" that the city budgeted conservatively and built up a reserve, only to have it depleted by a dispute that it didn't start and didn't anticipate.
"I've always stated my intent to try to treat casino revenues as much as possible as nonrecurring revenues," Dyster said. "Instead of borrowing against them to do some big project upfront, you do pay-as-you-go, so if there's a disruption of revenues, you don't find yourself in a difficult situation."
The one exception to that strategy, Dyster said, was the police station, which was developed under then-Mayor Vince Anello.
Anello himself warned that the project could easily become a "blank check" for developers. The yearly debt payment the city needs to make for the police station is now roughly the size of this year's budget gap.
Cutting to the bone
Most lawmakers say the city workforce is at a "bare-bones" level, mirroring the population loss that has occurred since its all-time high of more than 100,000 people half a century ago.
But like other municipalities across the state and nation, the costs of wages, pensions and health care have only ballooned, Dyster has said. Expenses in city government – 80 percent payroll-driven – have gone up by $19 million in the last six years, he added, though the tax levy in the city has actually decreased.
That was made possible by inserting the casino revenue to offset the loss of revenue through the gift of the 50 acres to the Senecas for their casino and hotel, and also housing demolition work, which took more than $1 million off the property tax rolls last year.
Some observers say the casino revenues prevented the city from having to make the hard choices faced by most upstate cities bleeding population and industry. But in the Falls, the day of reckoning has finally come.
"Now it's time to take a step back, shake the tree and everyone that has their hand out, you cut it off," Choolokian said. "Now you have to look and re-evaluate this. What is important to the businesspeople and residents of the city? Everyone who wants a project, you can't do it. This has to be a … lesson."
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HOLLIDAYSBURG - The Franciscan friar accused last week of sexually abusing dozens of Bishop McCort High School students during in the 1990s died from a self-inflicted stab wound to the heart Saturday morning, Blair County Coroner Patty Ross said.
He left a note, Ross said, but it is totally confidential."
Baker was found in his room Saturday morning at St. Bernardine Monastery by another friar, Blair Township Police Chief Roger White stated in a press release. He was 62.
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Emergency personnel remove the body of Brother Stephen Baker from St. Bernardine Monastery on Saturday in Hollidaysburg. Baker, a Franciscan friar, was accused of assaulting dozens of students while working in Johnstown and Ohio.
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State police officers investigate the death of Brother Stephen Baker on Saturday at St. Bernardine Monastery in Hollidaysburg.
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A state police cruiser sits outside of St. Bernardine Monastery on Saturday in Hollidaysburg.
White, state police and the county coroner were dispatched at 7:35 a.m. to St. Bernardine Monastery at 768 Monastery Road, where they investigated until a medical van carried away Bakers covered body minutes before a distant noon church bell rang.
Baker allegedly abused dozens of young boys, according to allegations that began surfacing recently in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He spent the mid-1980s teaching and coaching in Ohio, then at McCort from 1993 to 2000.
"These things are tragedies for everyone involved," Blair County attorney Richard Serbin said. "This is just one facet of that. This is why its important to stop predators before they hurt kids."
He said Baker's death has not changed attorneys' plans to investigate clients' claims.
"Bakers death does not materially impact the claims against the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown or the Third Order Regular Franciscans," Serbin said.
Boston-based attorney Mitchell Garabedian said Baker may have "hundreds" of victims from McCort.
"I will continue to investigate my clients' claims and represent them with regard to negligence of Bakers supervisors," Garabedian said.
Baker served as a religion teacher and athletic trainer at Bishop McCort in Johnstown from 1990 to 2000.
He was removed from public ministry after the St. Bernardine Monastery was made aware of an allegation involving a man who was allegedly abused by Baker in the 1980s, according to Father Patrick Quinn, minister provincial at the monastery.
Despite his removal from ministry, the Mirror reported Saturday that Baker continued to maintain a presence in the area, particularly involving Bishop McCort athletics.
Garabedian questions whether Baker should have been at McCort at all.
"Should he have been there? Should he have been assigned those duties?" he asked.
It was reported last week by the Warren (Ohio) Tribune Chronicle that a settlement was reached with 11 men who claim they were molested by Baker while he coached baseball at John F. Kennedy High School in Warren, Ohio, from 1986 to 1990.
The sexual abuse allegedly occurred in sports-injury related situations including hot tub massages, attorneys said.
Youngstown Catholic Diocese Bishop George Murry apologized Thursday for Bakers actions while at John F. Kennedy High School.
The apology "rang hollow," Garabedian said.
As a result of Baker's death, a budding criminal investigation of Baker will end, Cambria County District Attorney Kelly Callihan said.
Callihan said she learned last week of Bakers alleged crimes and has been working with a local law firm to refer claims to Johnstown Police.
"We were coordinating to get people in touch with the police department," she said.
She confirmed that police "were on notice" of accusations against Baker that surfaced in 2011.
Callihan said she did not learn of allegations against Baker until published news stories last week, but she confirmed that Bishop Mark Bartchak of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown reported allegations against Baker directly to Johnstown Police in 2011.
After a settlement announcement last week involving 11 men in Ohio, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown released a statement that individuals notified Bartchak of allegations against Baker in 2011.
"From what I found out, the Johnstown Police did interview the alleged victims," Callihan said. Callihan said the Johnstown police, who did not return calls to the Mirror Saturday, would have to confirm her information. But to her knowledge, "Victims were adamant, they did not want criminal charges filed against Baker," she said.
Bishop McCort, a non-diocesan school governed by a board of trustees, hired Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, a Pittsburgh-based law firm, this week to conduct an internal investigation regarding the abuse allegations.
Jon Paros, a Johnstown resident and 2007 Bishop McCort alumnus, said the abuse allegedly committed by Baker was a shock to him. He called Baker's suicide a shame.
"People are in shock," he said. People in the relatively small McCort community are quiet on the subject "but its the elephant in the room," he said.
"No one's really sure what to say or how to say it."
Serbin is investigating claims of 12 former Bishop McCort students, and said he "finds no joy in Bakers death."
"Its startling news, though it doesnt surprise me," Serbin said.
He said Baker is the third clergy member to take his life because of child abuse litigation that he has been involved with.
Ross said Bakers death was an act of someone "really unbalanced."
"To cause a wound into your body is very unusual," Ross said. "If youre driven so far under, I suppose you have the constitution to do anything.
"I've talked to over 250 abuse victims over the years. Every one is different. They are affected differently by the abuse. They are probably affected differently by Bakers death, she said. "Some may say 'good riddance;' others may share in the tragedy."
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NEWELL - Unionized employees at the Homer Laughlin China Co., one of the tri-state area's largest employers, have a new labor contract that ensures wages and benefits for the next three years.
Negotiators for the labor and management sides worked into the early morning hours of Friday, past their deadline, to come to an agreement. Homer Laughlin's contract with the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers International Union (GMPIU), Local 419, expired at midnight Thursday.
"I feel that both negotiating teams ... worked very diligently to obtain a fair contract for both sides," said Charles Bartley, Local 419 president.
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The main office of the Homer Laughlin China Co. in Newell, framed by a sign bearing the Fiesta logo. (Photo by Stephen Huba)
Negotiations began on Nov. 5 and continued on a daily basis until the contract expiration date. "We met numerous times during the day," said Bartley, a caster at the Homer Laughlin plant on Fiesta Drive in Newell.
Neither Bartley nor company spokesman Dan Williams would discuss details of the contract, except to say that it covers three years and expires Nov. 15, 2015.
"I feel that detailed information should come from us as opposed to the news media," Bartley said.
The last contract, reached in 2007, was for five years. "The company seemed interested in a three-year contract, so that's why it's three years," Bartley said.
The contract also retains current medical coverage levels for unionized workers, he said.
After an agreement was reached, at 2:30 a.m. Friday, both sides voted to ratify the contract. The union has a clause in its constitution that says the negotiating team can ratify the contract on behalf of the membership at-large.
"We felt that we needed to ratify at the table, so that's what we did," Bartley said.
Members will be apprised of new contract details in the week after Thanksgiving, he said. There are more than 650 members in Local 419.
Bartley said negotiations benefited from a positive labor-management relationship at Homer Laughlin. "I feel that both negotiating teams were very respectful toward each other," he said.
The Local 419 negotiating team was: Bartley; David Rice, vice president; Roger Potts, conferee; Kevin Green, conferee/shop steward; and Frank Beaver, conferee.
Negotiating for Homer Laughlin were: Charles Henderson; Ken McElhaney, vice president for manufacturing; Gary Satmare; and Ralph Smith.
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To be fair, his tune changed when it became clear that Kronwall was hurt. However, as somebody who lives in Denver I can tell you that he's nearly unbearable to listen to on an even semi-regular basis. He's basically a less entertaining, less intelligent version of Jack Edwards.
To be fair, HF is HF, and the average Avalanche fans are (aside from "Red Wings suck" chants) not that bad. I've been to many games at the Pepsi Center, and I've never been accosted or messed with. Coincidentally, the Wings have also won every single game I've gone to. I wish I'd gone last night.
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On the corner of Brunswick Road and Sutton Way, art lovers can visit the studio and browse her collection.
Light has been an artist for 45 years and has studied at California State University, Chico, the San Francisco Art Institute and Sarah Lawrence College in France. She focuses mainly in water color and oil paintings and bronze sculptures.
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Fresh off a conference-opening two-game road trip sweep, the Stetson women's basketball team will put their overall and home court winning streaks on the line as they host North Florida Saturday and Jacksonville Monday at the Edmunds Center.
Stetson (9-4, 2-0 A-Sun) closed out 2012 with a convincing 74-41 win at Mercer on Monday. The storyline was much different on Wednesday as the Hatters had to rally from 12 points down in the final 11 minutes to defeat Kennesaw State 57-52.
Senior Victoria McGowan scored a career-high 33 points against the Owls, tying for the highest point-total by a Hatter in a road game in school history.
Prior to Wednesday, the Hatters had not been accustomed to playing tight games down the stretch this season. None of Stetson's previous eight wins had come by fewer than 12 points, and no game since the season opener vs. Hofstra featured a lead-change of any sort in the final 10 minutes.
A cold shooting night against the Owls, however, meant the Hatters had to rely on other areas of their game to come away with the victory.
"We've been harping on our rebounding and harping on our defense," head coach Lynn Bria said after the game. "When you don't shoot the ball well, you have to play defense and you have to rebound. We need to be more consistent in those two areas. I think it's good to have a game like this, where our shooting went away and to have some adversity. I think it makes you tougher; it makes you better as a team."
UNF and Jacksonville both enter the weekend 2-0 in the conference after posting home victories over Lipscomb and Northern Kentucky earlier in the week. The Ospreys (6-7 overall) have won three straight and four of their last five overall. They are led by senior Jadhken Kerr (8.3 ppg/6.1 rpg). Saturday's tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
The Dolphins (6-7) will travel to FGCU on Saturday before heading back to DeLand for Monday's 3 p.m. matinee. Last year in DeLand the two teams played a thrilling double overtime game that Stetson won 93-86. JU is led by senior Tracie Sneed (11.8 ppg/5.8 rpg).
The Hatters, meanwhile, will be looking to extend their five game overall winning streak and their 10-game home court winning streak. Dating back to 2011 Stetson is 22-1 in its last 23 games played at the Edmunds Center.
The Hatters continue to lead the Atlantic Sun in scoring (68.5 ppg), field goal percentage (.436), three-point field percentage (.352), and free throw percentage (.762). McGowan leads the league in scoring (18.4 ppg) and field goal percentage (.528).
Video broadcasts for both games can be seen for free on HatterVision. Bill Topping and Dee Romine will have the call. Audio broadcasts for both games can be heard on WSBB 1490 AM DeLand, 1230 AM New Smyrna Beach, and on the web at myam1230.com.
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A Dunkirk man was nabbed by authorities Monday, nine days after he and an Irving man were caught allegedly transporting a large quantity of heroin into the city, Dunkirk police reported.
Raymond Rodriguez-Santiago, 39, of West Second Street, was arrested by Dunkirk police early Monday on a warrant stemming from the evening traffic stop Dec. 22 on Middle Road at the city line.
A Dunkirk police officer observed a vehicle driven by Michael A. Orazio, 42, of Irving, make an abrupt left turn from Lake Shore Drive East onto Stegelske Avenue without signaling about 7:25 p.m. Dec. 22, in an apparent move to avoid traveling past a Dunkirk patrol car, authorities said.
The officer stopped Orazio on Middle Road near the city line as he was about to head back out of the city, police said.
Orazio was arrested immediately after he was allegedly found to be driving on a suspended license. His passenger, Rodriguez-Santiago, left the area from the stop.
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Besides failure to use a turn signal and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, Orazio was charged at the scene with violation marijuana possession as well as felony criminal possession of a controlled substance.
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Oh, Capri
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I'm sure it was a miraculous and wonderful experience. Birth is so magical...ReplyDelete
oh stephanie, how exciting!! isn't it lovely to be present at a birth~ was it a home birth? i think you mentioned whether or not it was planned to be but i cannot remember.ReplyDelete
blessings to the new parents and enjoy your birth attendant high stephanie :)
- kailaniDecember 13, 2007 11:30 AM
What a true miracle! I don't think I could watch one, though. I couldn't even look at my delivery!ReplyDelete
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Congrats! It is so amazing to experience someone else's birth! It is way better than going through it yourself, lol.ReplyDelete
I'm so glad to hear she's arrived, and that you got to be there. I look forward to my first time doing the same. Congrats to her, and welcome to the world Capri!ReplyDelete
Congrats to your friend. Also, glad you got to be there.ReplyDelete
I was with a friend during her birth years ago and it's amazing to be on the other side for once.


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It is not too early to start planning your vegetable garden for the coming season. I already have suggested some seed choices, and this column will address the form and shaping of the garden.
The traditional way to plant vegetables has been in a single row, and that is what most gardeners are used to. I want to suggest another way that is more effective for me, and that is using blocks or wide rows.
Where single-row planting starts with a furrow and seeds sown in a line, block planting calls for broadcasting the seeds over a delineated area - putting them closer together than recommended on the seed packet. This means some thinning will be necessary for small seed plants such as carrots, beets and most of the greens, but this also happens in single rows.
Larger seeds such as peas, beans, cucumber, squash and corn can be set into the ground precisely where you want them to grow.
You need to make your planting sites small enough to be accessible from all sides for planting, weeding and cultivating.
Precise measurements will differ depending on individual techniques used by the gardener, and those who like to kneel or squat and get their hands in the dirt, as I do, will require a smaller bed than those who are accustomed to using a rake, hoe and weeder (and thus have a longer reach). Just be sure the whole plot is accessible. You do not want to compact your carefully prepared soil by standing on it.
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The blocks can be divided by narrow paths, which can vary from trodden earth to mulched or stoned paths. Mine are made of paving stones 12 inches square, with larger pavers at the intersections, and this works well for me. If you should do this, put the pavers as close together as possible because weeds love to pop up in crevices.
With this arrangement, more square footage is available for the plants and less is wasted between the rows. Watering is easier with compact areas to be covered.
Once the plants have grown a few inches tall, they will protect one another from all sides, shading the ground and holding moisture. Some weeds will be discouraged by the shade and find less space in which to flourish, although there will still be enough to need regular attention.
Crops such as spinach, which bolt quickly in full sun, will appreciate the more shaded space, and peas, which need quite a bit of support, will depend on one another - and require fewer stakes.
Corn needs to be planted in a block for effective fertilization, and the effects of strong wind in summer storms should be less destructive as the stalks support one another.
Companion planting is easy in this kind of arrangement. Root vegetables such as carrots, turnips, parsnips and beets can be sown together, and at harvest time you will have ready-to-pick vegetable soup. When you pull one vegetable, you are aerating the soil and making more room for other plants' roots as they grow.
And a final possibility is to create a primitive raised bed from any area. Just pile additional soil, compost or other additive on one block to help with drainage and to have all the other advantages of raised beds without the expense and trouble involved in creating framework.
I have tomato, pepper and cucumber seeds planted in peat pots, residing in the warm spot on top of the refrigerator, and some flats are ready to go to the basement under the lights. I'll have more on seed planting next week.


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It's been a decade in the making, but a new, undisputed world heavyweight champion will be crowned next Sunday night in WWE.
Or will he?
WWE has declared that one man will walk away with two titles at the conclusion of the upcoming TLC encounter between John Cena and Randy Orton. But it has been careful not to brand the bout as a "unification" match.
Since 2002, fans have been treated to a dual world championship structure. While it might be financially beneficial for the company to feature two separate touring world champions, it ultimately devalues the strength of one world heavyweight crown.
WWE exec Triple H, son-in-law of WWE owner Vince McMahon, promises to remedy that problem on Dec. 15 when Orton and Cena collide for ownership of both the WWE heavyweight and world heavyweight championship belts at the TLC pay-per-view.
Unfortunately , for wrestling purists anyway, the match will take place under TLC (tables, ladders and chairs) rules.
Both belts will be hanging in the air, with the winner being the individual who is able to climb the ladder and successfully grab hold of the gold. (Times may have changed, but thank goodness longtime fans never had to watch Funk-Brisco or Flair-Steamboat engage in such a contest for a world heavyweight title.)
Fans shouldn't expect the quality of the match to rival that of, say, C.M. Punk and Daniel Bryan. Neither Cena nor Orton have much experience in this type of bout, but expectations are high for a strong outing between two top-tier performers who have chemistry in the ring.
Most fans expect Cena to win the title(s) and become - as Triple H puts it - the new face of WWE. It's an unofficial title Cena has held for the past several years.
It also has been speculated that there may be some type of finish where Cena and Orton take possession of each other's belts, resulting in Cena as the WWE champion and Orton as the world heavyweight champion.
But what if WWE decides to swerve its loyal fan base? What if Triple H somehow emerges with the title?
It would be the next logical step in The Authority storyline and its quest to gain complete control of the company.
Several readers, including Aaron Goins, agrees with this theory.
"Considering what WWE has done regarding the booking for the main event and (the two world titles) since the summer, it wouldn't be surprising to see Orton and Cena both drop the belts from the top of the ladder, into the awaiting hands of Triple H, who then names himself champion and 'Emperor' because that would be 'good for business.'"
Sounds like a suitable scenario to me. At least it advances a storyline that could come to a rip-roaring conclusion at Wrestlemania 30: Triple H (representing The Authority) vs. John Cena (representing Vince McMahon) for WWE control.
While the card is always "subject to change," that pairing would appear to be plausible for next year's mega-event at the New Orleans Superdome.
There also has been talk of bringing Hulk Hogan into the storyline, with McMahon calling on his old friend/enemy to help him save his company. That role initially had been reserved for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who reportedly turned down a seven-figure deal.
A number of readers have weighed in on the Cena-Orton match and its possible ramifications.
"A TLC match that will feature no blood. Once you've seen this sort of match from folks like the Dudleys, the Hardys, and Edge/Christian, it's hard to look at any of the rest as coming even close.
"As far as if a title should be decided in such a match, it's my opinion that the only gimmick match that should be used in a title match is a cage. Well, unless you're talking about some kind of hardcore-type title." - Chuck Green
"They haven't used the word unification to describe this match during its build yet. Do not be fooled, they're being very careful not to call it a unification match. One man will not be holding both belts to end the PPV. I can, however, see the titles switching between the two." - Jason Priester
"I think they will hang the belts above the ring, both grab a title, but it's not the belt they brought to the ring , therefore a clean title switch." - Kevin Pendley
"I wanna see the belts being vacated somehow, then making the (Royal) Rumble the most important since Flair won, and make the winner of the Rumble the new undisputed champion." - Damo Porter
"Creative is running out of napkins to write on during their three martini lunches." - Richard Boudreau
"They should be doing the title unification match at Wrestlemania 30 and doing a proper build-up to it. And maybe do an 'Iron Man' or 'best two-out-of-three falls' match rather than TLC." - Brian Westcott
"Didn't Stephanie build it up as another historic, once-in-a-lifetime match? Problem is Chris Jericho already did it, so it's not all that historic." - John Natoli
"In unifying the titles you would have to do away with the whole Raw/Smackdown roster. The well would run dry with the champion going back and forth between shows only being able to work the No. 1 contender from each brand." - Vincent Hill
"With every wrestler on the WWE roster being a 20-time champion, what good does a unification match or a tournament prove? I do agree there should be just one champion, but in today's WWE with title reigns being a 'cup of coffee,' any title recognition is just a laugh." - George Shire
Triple H muddied the waters even more during a recent sit-down interview with Michael Cole.
He called the WWE champion the "biggest and most famous" champion, while the world heavyweight champion was historically the "best technical wrestler."
While that's far from being accurate, the WWE heavyweight title has generally carried more weight and prestige than the world heavyweight title.
That's also been one of the problems with two separate world championships. The company's world heavyweight championship in the past has been associated with the Smackdown brand, not so fondly referred to as the "B" group, while the WWE heavyweight championship was linked to the Raw brand, WWE's "A" division.
The brand split, however, is now all but dead.
No big spender
There may be some big spenders in WWE, but Daniel Bryan isn't one of them.
Bryan, who recently appeared on Steve Austin's podcast, made some cogent points concerning why, unlike some other WWE superstars, he doesn't have his own tour bus.
"Quite frankly, it would be very very difficult for me to do it because the tour bus is very, very expensive," says Bryan. "I've only made good money the last two years. Randy Orton, John Cena, those guys have been making money for years. Even C.M. Punk, he has been making money for several years.
"Big Show has been making money since I was in high school, since before I was in high school. I think he started in WCW as a main eventer. His first match ever was in a PPV main event. So I mean those guys have been making money for years, so they can afford a bus."
Bryan, 32, pointed out that it wasn't financially viable for him to spend money on a tour bus at this stage in his career, although he didn't rule out the possibility at some point in the future.
"I'm not going to spend all the money on the bus until I know I'm financially secure enough to spend that kind of money. I envy those guys every single day."
A tour bus, he admits, would have its advantages.
"Randy Orton takes better care of himself than probably any wrestler in history due to the fact that he has this bus. He does real thorough warmups and everything before his match, but the nice thing for him is after he is done with his match, he ices, he goes sits on the bus as the bus driver is driving, he is stretching, and then he falls asleep."
New Sin Cara
Hunico has taken over the role of Sin Cara in WWE.
Luis Ignascio Urive Alvirde had been behind the mask, but since arriving in WWE in 2001, the Lucha star has been plagued by injuries.
WWE brass, particularly Triple H, had hoped that Cara would have made a bigger impact than he did.
Appearing under a mask as Mistico, he was one of the biggest draws in Mexico, and WWE had counted on his enormous popularity translating to major star power in that company.
The original Cara is back in Mexico, although he remains under WWE contract.
The 36-year-old Hunico (Jorge Arias), who ironically was the first to use the Mistico name in Mexico, had assumed the Sin Cara role previously in WWE while Urive, 32, was serving a suspension.
Hayes returns
WWE creative team member Michael Hayes (Michael Seitz) returned to work at last week's Raw in Oklahoma City.
The company reported several months ago that Hayes, 54, had taken a leave of absence due to personal reasons.
Hacksaw fine
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Duggan underwent successful shoulder surgery Friday in Lakeland, Fla.
"All went good," Duggan, 59, posted on his Twitter page. "More damage than they thought, but all fixed. Now recovery time."
Slammy Awards
WWE Hall of Famers Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels will serve as guest presenters at Monday night's Slammy Awards on Raw from Seattle, Wash.
Hart will present the award for Match of the Year, while Michaels will present the award for Superstar of the Year.
Match of the Year nominees include Undertaker vs. C.M. Punk at Wrestlemania 29; John Cena vs. The Rock at Wrestlemania 29; Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns at Battleground; and Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar at Extreme Rules.
Daniel Bryan is expected to pick up Superstar of the Year honors as a result of fan voting on the WWE website.
Wrestlemania 31 site
The Wrestling Observer reported that WWE will announce this week that Wrestlemania 31 in 2015 will be held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif,
Levi's Stadium is the future home of the San Francisco 49ers. Its seating capacity is listed at 68,000 for football and is expandable to 75,000.
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Rocking a tux, the prince was led to the stage by Swift late Tuesday night at Kensington Palace. Once in front of the mic, he clapped his hands and nodded his head to the music as those in the crowd hollered the chorus. At times he even managed to harmonize with Swift and Bon Jovi – and play air guitar.
The impromptu concert was described by William's aides as completely "off the cuff," and as it concluded, William and Swift high-fived each another, while Bon Jovi, who was awarded the Great Britain Youth Inspiration Award in honor of his Soul Foundation, gave his royal backup singer a big hug.
The Winter Whites Gala to raise money for one of William's favorite charities, the homeless youth organization Centrepoint, began with a reception at the state apartments of the palace where William lives with Kate and Prince George and continued with a private dinner for VIPs at the Orangery on the grounds.
Earlier, Swift performed acoustic versions of her hits "Trouble," "15" and "Love Story," with its tale of princes and princesses.
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I really wish just once that people wouldn't jump to blame the Parents of Young perps. According to this morning's news, at least one of the parents is in Iraq.What I would like to know is what are kids that age doing out that time of night? Where are the parents ? ? They are as much to blame as the kids !!!!
been there, done that. All I can tell you is, keep loving your son (of course, I don't need to tell you that) He WILL heal. Might take years, but have faith. He WILL heal.started our divorce, it hurt him and he has not been able to come to terms with that hurt. For that I owe him a huge apology
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13 Flags!!! C'mon, someone HAS to know something. I have no idea who this miscreant is, but I want 10 minutes alone with them when it is found out who.
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What are the best resorts in area these days? The ones were folks are staying for a few weeks at a time.
I read some of the resort web pages and they kind of scare me. One leads off with the statement "All rental units have indoor plumbing with hot and cold running water".
Are there still resorts there that do not have indoor plumbing? Or even hot and cold water?
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Originally built in Wisconsin, she was European owned for many years and served in WWII under the British flag. Her seakeeping abilities were impressively demonstrated on her 1983 transatlantic crossing back to the U.S., and an act of Congress restored her U.S. privileges in 1987.
Currently situated to sleep up to 8 owners/guests in four double staterooms plus up to 5 crew, she was also customized with new captain's quarters aft of the pilothouse in 2006. In 2004 her port diesel main was rebuilt and starboard replaced, both now showing LOW hours. Serious 7000 gallon fuel capacity offers an approximate range of 3000 miles at 9-11 knots. With her original walnut main salon paneling, wood-burning fireplace, formal dining salon forward, and large fantail aft deck, 'NORTHWIND' is a rugged, stately and versatile classic LRC Pilothouse.
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Builder: Manitowoc
Designer: Custom Classic
LOA: 150 ft 0 in
Beam: 22 ft 0 in
LWL: 122 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 8 ft 0 in
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Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
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Cruising Speed: 10 mph
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Sleeps up to (12) owners/guests in five double staterooms plus up to (5) crew; up to (5) additional crew could be berthed in the focs'le. LAYOUT FROM MAIN DECK, AFT: Very roomy AFT DECK on the fantail offers seating for 20+ persons with a clear drop curtains for all-weather use. Access from here includes either of the walk-around SIDE DECKS, a ladder to the starboard up to the BOAT DECK, and doors on centerline opening into the impressive MAIN SALON.
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At the aft end of the LOWER DECK, accessed via portside aft stairs from the main salon, is a large GUEST SUITE offering double berth plus settee single, and ensuite head with tub and shower. The second salon stairwell is to starboard and leads down to the three additional staterooms: PORTSIDE GUEST stateroom offers twin bunks outboard; STARBOARD GUEST stateroom offers a double berth outboard. Both of these guest cabins feature an ensuite wash basin, and they share an adjacent GUEST HEAD with full-sized tub and shower.
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LOWER DECK, amidships, finds the well-located SHIP'S LAUNDRY with full-sized washer and dryer; adjacent PANTRY is well arranged for ample storage. Forward is the CREW QUARTERS, all of which are nicely updated. CAPTAIN'S CABIN has been completely renewed in original paneled style with marble-walled shower/head.
TOP DECK is huge, with much useable space! Forward is the full width RAISED WHEELHOUSE with nav equipment and Portuguese bridge. Aft is a large cabin, recently outfitted as a working ship's office/captain's cabin with queen berth, plus head & sink. Further aft is the BOAT DECK with tender stowage amidships and SUN DECK area with dodger canvas finally aft.
All-modern UP GALLEY includes full-sized Sub Zero refrigerator with freezer; Dacor range and oven with light and exhaust hood; dishwasher; trash compactor; microwave; icemaker; hot/cold pressure freshwater system with handy instant hot water tap; and cabinet/drawer storage built-in throughout. ALSO NOTE: 1990 Sea Recovery SRC 1200 watermaker and massive deep freeze boxes with compressor belowdecks.
Electronics & Navigation Equipment
- Furuno 7040D radar (1990)
- SEA SSB radio (1990)
- Sailor VHF radio
- Depth sounder
- Alden weatherfax (1982)
- Decca 110 radar
- Horizon Titan VHF radio (1990)
- Robertson autopilot (1990)
- Magnavox SatNav (1982)
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12vDC and 110vAC systems with panels; (2) 80kW MWM gensets were new in 1976 and rebuilt in 1990; 12kW Northern Lights genset (1984); starting batteries; inverter system with massive battery bank provides silent power at anchor; dockside electrical inlet with hook-up cable. NOTE 2006 refit included a complete rewiring.
DECKS are teak; teak caprails; anchor with davit and electric windlass; navigation lights; docking lights; deck lights; search light; Coast Guard safety package; life jackets; windshield washer/wipers. NOTE: recent upgrades included new masts; replaced davits to original style (will have hydraulic power); and remade the original seat around the fantail per original engineering drawings.
Mechanical Equipment & Engine Details
MAIN ENGINES were 12 RPH Davey Paxman Ricardo 12-cylinder diesels, 500-hp apiece, that were installed new in 1948; overhauled in 1976. In 2004 the starboard engine was replaced and port totally rebuilt; approximately 150 hours are on them since; an impressive array of spare parts inventory is included. Hynautic engine controls were new in 1985. Alfa Laval hi speed oil/ fuel centrifuge. ALSO NOTE: diesel boiler and hot water zone control heat system throughout the vessel.
Construction Notes
Vessel is constructed of steel with teak decks. New bow, bridge, funnel and boat deck done in 1975. Purchased and returned to the USA by the previous owners in 1982, NORTHWIND was further restored to the grace and comfort appropriate to her unique maritime heritage. This extensive restoration included bilges cleaned; fittings serviced; complete rewiring; new hot water heating system; new water, fuel, sewage pumps and systems; and more. Virtually a complete restoration - starting in many cases from the bare steel.
One of the most graceful of the classic motor yachts in the world today, the NORTHWIND returned to U.S. waters after many years of European ownership. Her history has been exciting and varied, serving in WWII under the British flag; cruising the Greek Islands and the romantic Mediterranean; berthed on the Thames and under the blazing sun of Malta; she has graciously hosted Prime Ministers and Queens, world business leaders and Presidents.
The seakeeping abilities of the NORTHWIND were impressively proven on her 1983 transatlantic crossing when she encountered numerous adverse weather conditions, including a full storm off the U.S. West Coast in February of 1983.
NORTHWIND is a uniquely handsome and capable classic, with excellent charter potential, being U.S. built and having had all of her U.S. privileges restored by an Act of Congress in 1987. Her current owners have been carefully upgrading and refitting her since 2003. JUST COMPLETED a haulout with $200,000 in upgrades/maintenance for her hull and systems, including a new survey and audiogauge - back in the water August 2013 - LIVEABOARD SLIP included (CALL) - Truly irreplaceable!
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Ecletic and Fantastic Room (3)
Maks. liczba gości2
Rozmiar172 ft²
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Lodge Room #3 accommodates 1-2 guests with a double bed, window seats that look out over Center Harbor Bay, attached bath with claw foot tub shower, attached screened porch with hammock chairs overlooking beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. We have additional guests rooms available if you are traveling with family or friends. Two rooms can accommodate 2 couples, or a couple and single. Price listed is for Lodge Room #3 only. Additional cost for more than one room.
We do not provide food or meals. Lodge rooms are best suited for one to three night stays. For longer stays please inquire about our four housekeeping cottages.
A westerly exposure means sun in our swimming area most of the day and beautiful sunsets.
Boat slips available if you bring your own boat. Additional cost for boat slip. Please inquire.
Plenty of parking.
Guest Access
Waterfront with swim raft and diving board, stone fireplace.
Ping pong on the lodge porch & outdoor shuffleboard.
Massive brick fireplace in Lodge with wood stove. This source of heat keeps the Lodge warm on cool fall days.
Flat screen television in common area of Lodge.
Small library with reading material.
Complimentary use of canoes. Kayak rentals available.
There are many islands to explore by water. The harbor is protected on three sides which makes it ideal for canoeing and kayaking.
Interaction with Guests
This is our home so we are accessible to our guests if they need anything or have questions.
The Neighborhood
We are within walking distance to the quaint town of Center Harbor. There are wonderful little shops in town including Keepsake Quilting, Yikes Gallery, a bookstore, a grocery store, ice cream stands, bagel shop, restaurants for every budget and a gazebo for band concerts on Friday evenings during the summer months.
Hiking, antiquing, golfing, outlet shopping are just a few of the many activities close by.
Getting around
Local taxi service available. Some guests bring bicycles.
A great family tradition is walking to town for ice cream on a hot summer night.
Other Things to Note
Two night minimum on weekends - 3 night minimum on Holiday weekends.
If Lodge room #2 is booked then the bathroom and porch are shared.
Bathroom is located on second floor.
Four cottages share the property.
We swim about a mile every day we can in the summer. Guests are welcome to join us!
A deep well on the property assures great drinking water.
Close to all area attractions. Cruise Lake Winni on the MS Mount Washington (it departs from Center Harbor on Monday's), take in a concert at Meadowbrook, hike the White Mtns, tour Castle in the Clouds, shop at the Outlet stores in North Conway, go zip lining in Lincoln, ride the Cog Railroad up Mount Washington. Just to name a few of the many things to see and do in our beautiful area!
No smoking please.
Please note: Check in after 3:00PM - Check out by 11:00AM.
Early check in not permitted during our busy season - July and August.
Late check out not permitted during July and August.
Quiet time is from 11:00 PM until 8:00 AM.
The Lodge has beautiful hardwood floors, doors and woodwork. Please DO NOT hang wet towels or wet bathing suits in Lodge room. Please use clothesline located beside the Lodge.
Guests are expected to keep the room and bathroom clean.
Please do not feed the ducks, squirrels or chipmunks - as cute as they may be!
We are not responsible for personal items left in the room.
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We loved our stay at Gary and Cindy. Their house was perfect for our relaxing break at the lake. Gary and Cindy were great hosts helping us with everything we needed but they were also available for a nice little chit chat. The house is very cute in unique New Engeland style. Perfectly clean. We loved sitting on their porch in the hammock chairs and playing ping pong.
Thanks for the lovely time!
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Unfinished: Believing is Only the BeginningRichard Stearns, Richard Stearns
Imagine the shock felt by Jesus' disciples. They had witnessed the incarnation of God in the person of Jesus, His remarkable miracles, His brutal death and then - beyond all belief - His stunning resurrection from the dead. Their leader and Messiah was alive again and would ... Read More
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Before Jesus left he entrusted his disciples - and us - with a critical mission: to launch a spiritual and social revolution that would turn the world upside down. We were to go to the far corners of the Earth to proclaim the gospel and demonstrate the love of God to a hurting and hostile world. Jesus called this mission "the advance of the kingdom of God,"and when the job was done, He promised to return.
But two thousand years later, the mission remains ongoing. Unfinished: Believing is Only the Beginning is an invitation to discover the life that God created you to live. It's not about failure and guilt but more about opportunities and joy, because God doesn't coerce us - He invites us. He offers meaning, fulfillment and significance in our lives, but always gives us the option to decline, and sadly, many do. It's time to rediscover our calling and relaunch our efforts to complete the mission given to us by Christ.
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- So you believe in God...now what? by David on 5/1/2013
I am a staffer at World Vision and I work with the author. Like many supporters and staffers, I was inspired by Rich's first book "The Hole In Our Gospel" before I began to work with World Vision and it motivated me to go beyond being a donor and actually join the organization. I found it to be a challenging and inspiring combination of Rich's story of hearing God's call to help children in need around the world, his experiences learning about the intricacies of extreme poverty, and detailed insights in how to create real and lasting change for children and their communities. Rich takes an equally bold step with his new book "Unfinished," urging readers to activate their faith and find fulfillment in their lives by seeking God's will and embracing the role that He has designed for them to play in His greater story. Rich's approach and concepts—from the safe "magic kingdom" many Christians live in, to the domino theory of creating change triggered by taking the crucial first step—will make you think, make you laugh, and often make you shed a tear. Rich is echoing God's call to take the next step with your faith and be a "finisher" by serving others and sharing Jesus' love. I highly recommend that all Christians read this book and pray for God's guidance to discover the unique role He has for us to play.
- Find your role in God's great story! by Milana on 4/30/2013
Do you ever wonder why Jesus left? As Ascension Day draws near (this year, on May 9th), the question bears contemplation. Take a moment to re-read Acts 1:10-11: "They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 'Men of Galilee,' they said, 'Why do you stand here looking into the sky?' " Why, indeed? For a time, Rich Stearns thought about calling his new book, "Looking at the Sky," a title inspired by that moment described in Acts. I know this because I'm part of the communications team at World Vision, and have the privilege of helping support Rich on his book projects. He liked that title because before Jesus' ascension, he charged the disciples with a critical mission—to launch a spiritual and social revolution that would change the world and to demonstrate the love of God to all. In the end, the book title became Unfinished—appropriate not only because as Acts 1 reveals, our work on earth isn't yet finished, but neither are we yet finished. That critical mission? Still not done. What is your role in finishing the mission? Unfinished will help you discover the life God created you to live and your own fulfillment of the promise of the resurrection. He is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!


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Traditional Raspberry Trifle
This is the old-fashioned traditional trifle that I used to have to make with frozen raspberries at Christmas time. Now you can buy excellent jetset raspberries, which come from afar, which makes it even better. The custard can be made ahead and frozen. Pour it into a plastic freezer box, cover the surface with clingfilm to stop a skin forming and leave to cool. When the custard is cold, cover with a lid and transfer to the freezer. (Alternatively, you can freeze the custard in a freezer bag.) The custard take 2 hours to defrost (at room temperature), just give it a whisk before using in the trifle.
This recipe is from Delia's Christmas Easy Magazine, 2003 Serves 6-8
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First of all, split the trifle sponges in half lengthways, turning them on their sides and cutting through, then spread each half with raspberry conserve, sandwich them together again and cut each one into three.
Next, arrange the pieces in the base of the bowl, make a few stabs in the sponges with a sharp knife and sprinkle the Madeira all over them as evenly as possible.
Leave it now for about 30 minutes so the sponges can absorb the Madeira, tipping the bowl from side to side occasionally to distribute the liquid. Meanwhile, toast the almonds under the grill, watching them like a hawk – they need to be golden brown, not black!
To make the custard, pour the double cream into a small saucepan. Slit the vanilla pod open then using the tip of a small knife, scrape the tiny black seeds into the cream, adding the pod as well. Blend the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour together thoroughly in a basin, and when the cream is hot, pour it over the egg mixture, stirring the whole time.
Now return the custard to the saucepan and stir over a very low heat until thick, them remove it and allow to cool.
Discard the vanilla pod.
Now, slice the bananas quite thinly and scatter them, along with the raspberries, in amongst the sponges.Then whip the double cream with an electric hand whisk until it is firm but still floppy.
Pour the custard over, then spread the cream over the top and scatter with the cooled nuts.
Cover with clingfilm and store in the fridge till needed.
You will also need a 3-pint (1.75-litre) glass serving bowl.


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on January 16, 2013 - 12:01 AM
Consider it good timing that Byron Hurt's documentary "Soul Food Junkies" airs after the holidays, when many people pledge to get healthier in the new year.
In his new project, Hurt hurls stones at a few of the sacred cows of soul food – fried chicken, rich macaroni and cheese, and collard greens with a dollop of grease or a slice (or two) of fatback for seasoning.
While tasty, they're not exactly at the top of the list of heart-healthy foods. At least, not the way they've traditionally been prepared in many African-American kitchens.
"I'm not throwing soul food under the bus," Hurt said. "I love my culture and I understand that culturally our history is rich. This film talks about the unhealthier aspects of soul food." He wanted to start a discussion about health and diet with the PBS film, which will be shown at 11 p.m. Sunday, part of "Independent Lens" on WNED-TV Channel 17.
Hurt, a former college quarterback, got the idea for the film shortly after his father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
His dad, Jackie Hurt, battled weight issues for many years, fueled by eating way too much fast-food, processed foods and meals containing lots of saturated fats. While researching pancreatic cancer, Byron Hurt discovered that African-Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with this type of cancer than whites; overweight people and those who don't get much exercise are at greater risk.
"I started to wonder if his illness had anything to do with his diet," said Hurt, who lives in New Jersey and now eats a mostly vegetable-based diet. "He talked about changing his eating habits and diet, but it was difficult for him to do."
In the documentary, which took three years and roughly $500,000 to make, Hurt examines African-Americans and the role eating habits play in their health. In Jackson, Miss., he attended a tailgate party where revelers gathered around a huge pot filled with corn, pigs' ears and feet, and turkey neck, fare that would make any doctor cringe.
But it also tackles other issues such as fast foods, processed foods and food deserts, neighborhoods where residents have few, if any, options for healthy fare such as fresh fruit and vegetables.
Studies have shown that obesity is a major risk factor for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.
"It's not just what we eat, but how much we eat, how we prepare it and the lack of exercise," said Dr. Harry Strothers, chairman of family medicine at the Morehouse School of Medicine. "That combination is what's deadly." "I wanted to make this film to honor my father (who died in 2007), and I wanted his life and his memory to potentially have an impact on millions of people," Hurt said. "I hope people are inspired by his story and consider having conversations with family members who need that extra push to change their diet, to exercise on a regular basis."


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Dallas' burger scene has been positively dynamic over the last couple of years. We have a charming new faux-dive on the edge of the Design District. A downtown cafe flipping fancy patties from grass-fed beef. An Uptown bar that slathers its juicy burgers with house-made ketchup. And a couple of worthy interlopers from out-of-state have even made homes in our burger-ravenous city.
A few of the new burger palaces made the list of Best in DFW: Hamburgers; others were close, but didn't quite make the cut. Three spots — Fred's Texas Cafe in Fort Worth, Square Burger in McKinney and Wingfield's Breakfast and Burger in Dallas — make their encores after appearing in the 2010 Best in DFW burger roundup.
There's a burger here for every taste, but it wouldn't surprise us one juicy bit if you have a favorite that wasn't included. If that's the case, we would love to hear about it. Suggest your favorite burger spot in the comments!
Here, in alphabetical order, are my picks for the Best in DFW: Hamburgers.
Elevation Burger
The choices are much more basic at this friendly outpost of a Virginia-based chain, and they won't cook them to your desired doneness (unless your desired doneness is medium or medium-well), but the burgers are quite good, made from organic, grass-fed beef ground on-site. The Elevation Burger with "original toppings" is the way to go — two patties, aged cheddar cheese, a Thousand Islandy sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. The squishy bun doesn't fall apart, and the "Elevation sauce" pulls the flavors together. At $5.39, it's a bargain for a big organic beef burger.
8611 Hillcrest Road at Northwest Highway, Dallas. 214-360-0088. elevationburger.com. No alcohol.
Fred's Texas Cafe
Hurray for the incomparably luscious and wickedly spicy Diablo burger! The gently formed half-pound patty served up at my favorite Cowtown burger dive, well-seasoned and well-seared, sits proudly on its grilled bun, with mustard lavished on the bottom and saucy chipotles on top. Melted Swiss softens the chipotle heat, and a big slice of ripe tomato and shredded lettuce make it fresh; lots of pickles add zing. So what if the rough-hewn fries lack salt: There's no shortage of personality on that plate, which rings in at $11.50. The fainter of palate will prefer the Fredburger, $8.50 with fries.
915 Currie St., Fort Worth. 817-332-0083. See website for other location. fredstexascafe.com. Full bar.
The Grape
Chef Brian Luscher gives his famous cheeseburger ($14) the bistro treatment, setting the outsized (10-ounce) patty on a soft pain au lait bun daubed with Dijon-mustard-spiked mayonnaise and melting a thin layer of Vermont cheddar on top. Well-seasoned, nicely seared to your desired doneness, the meat has rich, generous flavor. It's an excellent burger. Lettuce, tomato and horseradish pickles come on the side, along with fries (which I won't vouch for — they sometimes arrive limp). The fact that the burger is available only on Sunday and Monday adds to the allure.
2808 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-828-1981. thegraperestaurant.com. Full bar.
In-N-Out Burger
I spent several years of my life in California resisting In-N-Out, having gotten a couple of burgers that were less than stellar. Must have been a phase of the moon — every In-N-Out burger I've sunk my teeth into during the last year has been, well, almost weirdly good and utterly satisfying. I go for a regular burger, animal style ($2.17, including tax) — that's a mustard-cooked beef patty with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, pickles and extra spread. It's saucier, fresher and altogether juicier than the normal version. Bigger appetites go for the Double-Double ($3.57, including tax).
7940 N. Central Expressway, Dallas. 800-786-1000. See website for other locations. in-n-out.com. No alcohol.
Ketchup Burger Bar
In 2010, the unusual burger at Yaser Khalaf's Farnatchi Gourmet Oven made my Best in DFW burger list. Since then, Khalaf opened a dedicated burger place in Uptown, Ketchup Burger Bar, and I fell in love with the Ketchup Burger ($9). Much more traditional than the oniony burger at Farnatchi, it's a straight-ahead, generous Black Angus patty — cooked juicily medium-rare, if you like — cloaked in a thin veil of melted cheddar. It's perfectly proportioned on its brioche bun, and well-dressed, too, with slices of nicely caramelized red onion, ripe tomato and lettuce leaves; a dollop of house-made ketchup gives it pizazz. There are also burgers fashioned from turkey, veggies, tuna or lamb, and beef burgers with tasty treatments, such as gorgonzola, arugula and fig spread. Plus a panoply of house-made ketchups that merit exploration — abetted by an order of hot, crisp chive-garlic fries.
The place, which doubles as a very pleasant bar, offers half a dozen beers on tap.
3028 N. Hall St., Dallas. 214-922-8222. ketchupbar.com. Full bar.
Marquee Grill and Bar
One of my favorite burgers in Dallas is available only at lunch and brunch, and only for part of the year — when Hatch chiles are in season. That would be Marquee's Hatch Chile Cheeseburger ($16), a fabulous, thick, cooked- perfectly-to-order patty so generous that it almost overruns its squishy bun. Chef Tre Wilcox grills it over hickory and oak, then tops it with roasted green Hatch chiles, grilled red onions, coleslaw with crunchy tortilla strips and a house-made queso with crumbled chorizo mixed in. It's off the menu now, but Wilcox promises it'll be back in August. Part of the secret is the fabulous Texas-raised, hormone-free beef, the same used for Marquee's steaks: It's a cross between Akaushi (a type of Wagyu) and a domestic breed. The flavor's superb. There's a good regular burger on the menu in the meantime (made with the same great beef), but it doesn't pack the same flavor wallop as the Hatch Chile Cheeseburger.
33 Highland Park Village, Dallas. 214-522-6035. marqueegrill.com. Full bar.
Off-Site Kitchen
The little roadhouse that chef Nick Badovinus (Neighborhood Services) recently opened on the edge of the Design District is turning out some of the best burgers in town, starting with the Straight Up. It's done in old-fashioned burger-joint style, but the taste of the smallish, well-proportioned burger — a 4-ounce patty dressed simply with shredded lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, onions grilled on the flat top and a couple of slices of ripe, juicy tomato — is terrific. That's because Badovinus uses good Angus beef (chuck roll and neck) that he grinds on-site, with enough fat (about 18 percent) to make it luscious, and he caramelizes onions into the top of the patty, "Route 66-style," as he puts it. It's a bargain at $3.50. The snazzier Que'd Onion and Swiss (shown on the Guide cover) is just as compelling. Badovinus tops that one with spiced and grilled sliced onions glazed with house-made barbecue sauce, then melts Swiss over it.
Don't miss the sides. There are two coleslaws to choose from, one Thousand Islandy, with a hit of Heinz 57 sauce, the other tangy, both spot-on. And excellent, thin-cut, rustic fries. Order at the counter inside, then find a seat at one of the picnic tables on the shady patio, and a friendly staffer will deliver it. Sweet!
2226 Irving Blvd., Dallas. 214-741-2226. offsitekitchen.org. Beer.
Square Burger
The burgers at the cheery, lofty place on the square in McKinney are as terrific as they were when the newly opened spot made the list in 2010. The Stadium Burger ($10), with caramelized onions and Gruyère, plus dill-pickle relish and brown mustard on the side, is the one I keep coming back for, but it's hard to go wrong on chef Craig Brundege's menu. The beer selection is outstanding, and the servers well-versed enough to give great advice. (Looking for a fruity, hoppy, bright-flavored ale? The Hophead IPA from San Diego's just the ticket!) You can start with a lovely little salad, and the fries — skinny, hot and crisp — are some of the best around. The kitchen doesn't always get the temperature of the burgers exactly right (two arrived medium rather than medium-rare recently), but they're always delicious.
115 N. Kentucky St., McKinney. 972-542-0185. Full bar.
Wingfield's Breakfast and Burger
Unless you live nearby, getting burgers at Wingfield's requires some forethought. The wait can be long, and there's no place to sit and eat your burger on the premises. The best strategy: Call in your order ahead. Be prepared to announce whether you want mayo or mustard. The counter person will give you an order number and tell you when it'll be ready. Race over to Wingfield's and claim your prize. Take the drippy bag back home or to the office, or better yet, to the closest convenient place you can think of — maybe a park. I don't use the word awesome much, but these burgers ($4.95) are truly awesome. They're mammoth. They're meaty. The meat is good. They're well-seasoned, and monumentally messy, adorned with lots of pickles and chopped raw onions. Add cheese and bacon for the ultimate Wingfield's indulgence. Wingfield's is a Dallas treasure.
2615 S. Beckley Ave., Dallas. 214-943-5214. wingfieldsbreakfastandburgers.com. No alcohol.


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quote: Let's forget the fact that Clinton achieved a balance budget and a surplus and private sector job creation over the last half century has been better under Democrats than Republicans (42 million vs 24 million).
quote: Meanwhile, the current Republican presidential candidate utters both of these statements: "government doesn't create jobs" and "if I'm elected, I'll create 12 million jobs- I know what it takes to create jobs."
quote: There is something in Romney and Ryan's Eyes.
quote: The markets will respond positively because having a business friendly president breeds confidence in companies that the capital they have been holding on to will be better positioned to be used to make them more money rather then taxed away by government. People have short memories Reagan's policies not Clinton's lead to the booming 90ies where the fed had to increase interest rates to slow the economy down to avoid having the value of the dollar sky rocket and affect trade.


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Republicans Skip Obama's Farm Bill Signing
President Barack Obama signed a five-year farm bill on Friday, praising the bipartisan effort that yielded the legislation while urging lawmakers from both parties to continue to work together, even as the absence of Republicans in attendance underscored the political divide.
Noting that the bill was a compromise that didn't include everything he wanted, Mr. Obama said it was a good sign that leaders from both parties had broken the cycle of short-sighted, crisis-driven, partisan decision making.
"That's the way you should expect Washington to work. That's the way Washington should continue to work, because we've got more work to do," the president said. "Let's keep the momentum going here."
During his speech at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mr. Obama singled out both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, commending their efforts to forge an agreement that he said will create good jobs, give more Americans opportunities and lift up rural communities. But it was an all-Democratic contingent that joined the president on stage Friday.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said about 50 lawmakers from both parties were invited to the event, but no Republicans accepted.
"Everyone invited has to speak for himself or herself about their decision to attend or not attend," he said.
The Democrats who made the trip to Michigan with the president included Sens. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota,Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin of Michigan, as well as Reps. Marcia Fudge of Ohio and Dan Kildee of Michigan.
The farm policy package, which includes $956 billion in spending over 10 years, is the first comprehensive farm legislation passed by Congress since 2008.
With John Deere farm equipment in the background, Mr. Obama sat at a table onstage and added his signature to the legislation. The moment capped off what has been a nearly three-year-long grind through Congress as lawmakers divided over how to overhaul agriculture support programs and food-stamp funding. In the end, a majority agreed to expand crop-insurance programs, end direct payments to farmers and trims food-stamp spending.
The president lauded efforts to preserve funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, saying it has kept millions of people out of poverty.
"That's why my position has always been that any farm bill I sign must include protections for vulnerable Americans," Mr. Obama said. "This bill does that."
On Friday, the White House also announced a new initiative, dubbed "Made in Rural America," which will aim to connect rural businesses with resources to help expand exports.
"We've got great products here that need to be sold, and we can do even more to sell around the world," Mr. Obama said.
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on November 7, 2012 - 10:25 PM
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The backers of a proposed $400 million, 65,000-seat motor speedway in Fort Erie, Ont., are going ahead with their plans after a government panel dismissed the remaining legal objections to the racetrack and entertainment complex.
The Ontario Municipal Board this week rejected the appeals filed by opponents of the massive project, which would fill most of an 823-acre site near the Peace Bridge along the Queen Elizabeth Way and raised fears among neighbors of increased noise and traffic.
Officials hope to draw thousands of out-of-town racing fans for extended visits, and they say the long-awaited Canadian Motor Speedway, expected to open in 2014, will boost the economy on both sides of the border.
"This is the kind of project that helps the entire Niagara River Basin," said Jim Thibert, general manager of the Town of Fort Erie's Economic Development and Tourism Corp.
The speedway finally got the green light after years of delay, and the project is a much-needed piece of good news for a town still reeling from the loss of the slot machines at Fort Erie Race Track and facing the potential closing of that venerable horse racing venue.
Speedway promoters hope to bring top-level auto racing and other events to the new racetrack, which will be built to NASCAR specifications even though NASCAR officials haven't committed to Fort Erie.
Since 2005, officials have talked about building a speedway in Fort Erie, initially identifying a 1,000-acre site that includes a golf course.
By 2008, attention had shifted to a parcel near the QEW, between Bowen and Gilmore roads, less than two miles from the Peace Bridge. Fort Erie officials said Bayt Al Mal Investments, an Islamic investment bank based in Kuwait, led the group of speedway investors.
Work on the project stalled, however, as the racetrack's backers sought the necessary approvals, and opponents challenged the town's decision to change the zoning on a portion of the site and raised objections about noise and traffic levels.
The Ontario Municipal Board on Monday dismissed those appeals.
The board's ruling followed a two-week hearing held in June. The decision included provisions agreed to before the hearing by the speedway operators and the Citizens Coalition of Greater Fort Erie.
The investors now are moving forward under the leadership of The International Investor, or TII, a Kuwaiti financial services firm that bought Bayt Al Mal, Thibert said. Another partner in the project is NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, who helped design the track.
The track isn't yet tied to any racing series, but investors hope that NASCAR will commit to Fort Erie once its officials see the state-of-the-art facility.
"No affiliation – that is up to the developers," Fort Erie Mayor Douglas Martin said.
The racetrack will include a one-mile banked oval track and a 2½-mile road track. It will have 65,000 seats, but Thibert said the grandstand will be built to allow for expansion to up to 100,000.
The site also will boast 75,000 square feet of retail shops, restaurants and other commercial space; a high-tech automotive research facility; and a course for BMX bikes, snowmobiles and rented go-karts.
The Toronto Star reported that the site could be used for an outdoor National Hockey League game.
"This is a track that's going to be open for most of the year," Thibert said.
Racing fans will stay for several days at a time, visiting Niagara Falls and other attractions during their stays, he said.
Martin said ground could be broken on the speedway by the first of the year, with construction taking 18 months to two years to complete, though previous announcements of the opening date for the speedway have come and gone.
News of movement on the speedway comes as Fort Erie fights to keep open its horse racing track, whose history dates from 1897. In April, the Province of Ontario shut down the slot machines at the track, a move that threatens the future of horse racing there.
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