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A fine young thing. Also a pretty young thing.
"..tenderoni you've got to be, sugar honey come fly with me." Michael Jackson, P.Y.T.(Pretty Young Thing)
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Moist, savory chicken encrusted in a greasy, brown bread-crumble elegantly combined with tubular-shaped noodles marinated in a creamy, buttery cheese sauce.
Dang, those are some nice Chicken McNuggets you have right there. Let's mix them with my Kraft Macaroni and Cheese and make the ultimate tenderoni!
von Wieseneyers 24. April 2011
Pretty Young Thing, used in a funny way.
"Tenderoni You've Got To Be, Spark My Nature Sugar Fly With Me" Michael Jackson "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
von Justyna 28. Juni 2007
A young tender woman that has never been done
R. Kelly got caught up with a tenderoni
von B-Town Tweaka 14. April 2009
A boyfriend/girlfriend, boo, etc. Like Rice-a-Roni only cute and snuggly. =o)
I walked over to him slowly, said I know you don't know me but this might be my only shot at a tenderoni - lyric from KP and Envy, Shorty Swing my Way
von eely 30. Juli 2003
While showering, when one feels the necesity to sit down due to a sudden rush of nicotine from dip and is so flustered by this, the perpetrator simply spits dip spit all over his chest, without a care in the world.
Bro, I had such an intense tenderoni today I nearly passed out.
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At 20, Nevada City guitarist Dylan Rodrigue's resume reads like a musician's twice his age. Since winning first place in Music in the Mountains Young Musicians competition at age 10, Rodrigue has released 10 CDs and won numerous awards.
After a brief hiatus while Rodrigue is attending California Institute of the Arts, his most recent band, Division Threshold, will reunite at 8 p.m. Friday to perform with two of their favorite local bands, This is Radiation and The Devils Train at the Center for the Arts.
Rodrigue was a founding member of The Shreds, whose debut album, "Stranger," was produced by five-time Academy Award-nominated sound engineer Michael Herbick. The Shreds have won both the 2009 John Lennon Educational Bus Battle of the Bands and the 2008 Sacramento News & Review Jammies competition. Rodrigue also performs with acoustic indie folk duos Seamsplit and Of Wheel and Water. As a member of the acclaimed Music in the Mountains Young Composers Program, Rodrigue will be featured in an upcoming documentary by Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Michael Bloebaum.
Most recently, Division Threshold was winner of The Center for the Arts 2012 Battle of the Bands, hosted on opening day at the Nevada County Fair. Described as a mixture of Radiohead, Nirvana and Yes, the group started playing in the summer of 2011 when Jamo Simmons and Rodrigue took their music on a West Coast tour from Seattle to Los Angeles. Guitarist John Kinsman joined in 2011 followed by more touring and great success. Their first full-length album, "Pretty Monsters," was released earlier this year.
Formed in 2009, The Devils Train incorporates rockabilly, psychobilly, punk rock, swing, jazz and psychedelic. Their energetic live show has the raw energy of the original rockabilly artists while the vocals and stage presence of singer Akasha Hepcat pays homage to the great punk singers like Siouxsie Sioux, Patty Smith and Debbie Harry. The group includes Akasha Hepcat (vocals), Bone Daddy Scribs (standup bass), Johnny K (guitar), Jojo Dankenstien (rhythm guitar) and Slick Simmons (drums).
Sharing the bill will be progressive rock band This is Radiation, featuring Zach Peach, Leif Bonfils and Beni Ross.

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The revival of historic downtown districts in cities across America is increasingly tied to their ability to shift from being retail centers to being cultural centers. For that reason, public art is playing an increasingly important - and visible role in revitalization efforts.
Recognizing that, Clarksburg Uptown, a non-profit corporation dedicated to the revitalization of the historic uptown district of Clarksburg, is partnering with Alderson-Broaddus College to explore a variety of potential public art projects in that area. The project, which connects Alderson-Broaddus Visual Art students with Clarksburg Uptown members, is a part of the Campus-Community LINK program, a community service learning program initiated by West Virginia Campus Compact with assistance from the state Community Development Hub.
The program provides up to $5,000 to cover expenses incurred by a college or university as students and faculty provide technical assistance to a community development project. Campus-Community LINK is funded through a grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
This fall, the students will concentrate on refining proposals for presentation to the Clarksburg community. The community's feedback will be used to make adjustments in preparation for spring, when the projects will begin to be implemented.
"We're very excited about the potential these students bring," said Clarksburg City Manager Martin Howe, a member of the Clarksburg Uptown board of directors. "We're beginning to see progress in the uptown area of Clarksburg and we believe this project will help us gain momentum."
Currently in its earliest phase, this public art project intends to draw upon and celebrate the history of Clarksburg as represented in its architecture, as well as is in its people's stories, legacies, and talents. There will be an emphasis on projects that involve community members directly in the process of creation, and on projects that can support ongoing presentation of new public artwork in Clarksburg for years to come.
Grant Johnson, assistant professor of visual art at Alderson-Broaddus, who is overseeing the project, said, "I expect our students - and the Clarksburg community - to learn across a wide spectrum as they work to understand one another and develop compelling projects. This is about much more than pretty murals or statues. It is about reinvigorating a town."
Mr. Johnson, along with a group of visual art students and Clarksburg Uptown students, recently toured the district discussing possibilities and photographing the area and its architecture.
For more information, or to inquire about participating, contact Grant Johnson, assistant professor of visual art at Alderson-Broaddus College, at email@example.com, or 304-457-6273.


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Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Review + Swatches: Too Faced Shadow Bon Bons Palette
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I love too faced, this palette looks amazing. They do have a fully matte palette, called the Matt Palette haha. It's been on my wish list for ages!ReplyDelete
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Oct. 13, 1918 – April 17, 2013
Robert E. Wilson of Buffalo, who formerly owned various businesses on Jefferson Avenue over a 50-year period, died Wednesday in Highpointe on Michigan long-term care facility. He was 94.
Born in Buffalo, Mr. Wilson operated several successful businesses, including a record shop and delicatessen, Flame Records and Flame Delicatessen, both of which were among several African-American owned businesses on Jefferson Avenue from the 1950s until the early 1980s.
He also owned Audrey and Dell's Record Shop on Broadway during the same period.
After he retired from his business ventures, Mr. Wilson worked for the Board of Elections for about 10 years, and he volunteered with the Child and Family Services Senior Companion program.
He swam daily at the YMCA and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, and earned a silver medal in a local Senior Olympics event.
His wife of 31 years, the former Joy May, died in 2007.
A daughter, Michelle Braswell, survives.
A memorial service will be held at noon Monday in Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, 995 Genesee St.


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Wrecking / Moving Permits
The City of Minneapolis issues permits to authorize demolishing or moving a structure.
New Requirements Starting April, 2014
- City Council approved new construction management standards that will help neighborhoods
- Minneapolis Residential Construction Management Agreement (pdf)
A wrecking permit is required to demolish:
- A commercial building.
- A one or two family dwelling.
See Minneapolis Code of Ordinance, Chapter 117: Wrecking. A moving permit is required when moving any building from outside into the City of Minneapolis or within the city from another property address. See Minneapolis Code of Ordinance, Chapter 115: Building Moving. There may be additional permits and inspections required, including but not limited to a Soil Erosion Permit. When submitting a Soil Erosion Permit Application you may be required to submit an erosion control plan per Chapter 52, Erosion and Sediment Control for Land Disturbance Activities.
- Fee Schedule - Effective April 1, 2015
- Application Form (pdf)
- Wrecking Acknowledgement of Understanding (AUW) (pdf)
- Garage Moving Requirements (pdf)
Licensing Requirements for Wrecking
The owner of a single family dwelling not over two stories in height may apply for a permit to do the work themselves. A signed Acknowledgement of Understanding for Wrecking (see the link to the left) is required. The owner of a commercial building must hire a wrecking contractor licensed by the City of Minneapolis Licenses & Regulatory Services division to obtain a permit and perform the work. View the list of Wrecking Contractors.
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By DANA BORICK
Dr. Amber Laurel Garr, a 1995 graduate of Hughesville High School, recently published her first trilogy, "The Syrenka Series."
Garr is the daughter of J. Glenn Shawl III and Sandy Holdren, of Hughesville, and Karen Lasher of Salida, Colo.
She also received a doctorate in integrative biology from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fla., earlier this year and a bachelor's degree from Goucher College, Towson, Md., in 1999.
Spending much of her time underwater and following her creative side, Garr has successfully published a young adult fiction trilogy involving mermaids, selkies and water sprites titled "The Syrenka Series." The three books in the series are "Promises," "Betrayal" and the latest release, "Arise."
"The first series I released (The Syrenka Series) revolves around a hidden world of mermaids, selkies and water sprites that interact with unsuspecting humans. I'm a marine biologist, so I was inspired by my love of the ocean and all things in it," Garr said. "It seemed that vampires and werewolves needed a break, so mermaids were the next obvious choice for me."
In "Promises," when 17-year-old Eviana Dumahl is faced with the responsibility of an arranged marriage and clan leadership, she is forced to choose between the life required of a mermaid and one of a teenage girl simply infatuated with the wrong guy. Kain, her devoted fiance, would make a wonderful husband except that she's been in love with Brendan, a shape-shifting selkie, ever since they were kids. Choosing to abandon her family, her clan and her life with Kain will have dire consequences far beyond anything she could have imagined.
The trilogy follows Eviana and her friends through the perils of growing up in a discrete world that inherently threatens human society.
Garr also has published "Touching Evil - A Leila Marx Novel." This book follows Leila Marx, who is trying to put her life back together after her fiance is murdered. When Detective Garrick Pearson enlists her help with a difficult case, she is thankful for the distraction and the opportunity to use her talents as a touch clairvoyant.
"Touching Evil involves a whole different set of supernatural creatures, ones that blend with humans quite well. I've always been fascinated with that idea, and love reading and writing in that genre," Garr said. "It's nice to take a break from my analytical science world once in a while."
A fifth book, "Furthermore: An Anthology," a collection of stories by seven authors, will be published in December.
"After watching too many loved ones battle cancer, I decided I needed to do more. So I organized this anthology, and when it releases, all of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society," Garr said. "The other authors jumped on board immediately and we had two artists donate the cover art."
Garr said it usually takes her about a month or two to complete a book, with several months of editing and beta reading before I feel it's ready to go.
Her books are published through Amazon, CreateSpace and Smashwords.
"My books are available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, at our local bookstore in Florida, and are available for libraries," she said. "The electronic copies range from $0.99 to $2.99 and the paperbacks cost $10.99 to $12.99 online."
She's still working on books, with a follow-up to "Touching Evil" expected to be released next summer.
Garr is married to Bryan Garr, also a marine biologist, and they reside in Vero Beach, Fla.
More contact and information about Amber can be found on her website www.ambergarr.com or her blog ambergarr.blogspot.com.


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Anchorage, AK. 12:00 AM.
I landed in Anchorage around 11:30 PM, the sun was still just considering setting and I was immediately reminded of just how far north I was. It was my first time in Alaska and having only seen it's stunning landscape and wildlife in pictures and TV shows, I was pretty stinking excited to finally be setting foot on it's rich and mostly unblemished soil.
I met up with the male side of my in-laws (father and brother) and we flew out the next morning on a vintage Navajo (small 9 passenger twin propellor engine plane) to head for Kulik lodge, a small fishing lodge nestled on the edge of Kulik lake in Katmai National Preserve. Flying down to the landing strip, I really got a sense of just how remote we were — not a single imprint of human presence as far as the eye can see, other than the dirt and gravel airstrip ahead of us and a tiny, winding dirt road that lead to a small cluster of cabins at the edge of the lake.
Katmai National Preserve, AK
We touched down and were greeted by a handful of warm and friendly staff, then hopped in an old beat up Ford van for a quick ride down to the lodges. We were sent directly to the dinner lodge for a warm lunch, then a quick registration/orientation, and we were off fishing, just like that.
Our cabin, Kulik Lodge.
The rest of that day and the next were spent fishing there in the Kulik river — a 1.5 mile stretch of shallow river that sees an enormous amount of Sockeye Salmon returning to spawn every summer and an abundance of Rainbow Trout, who like to feed on the salmon roe. By the time the salmon reach the Kulik they have fully completed their gnarly, werewolf-like metamorphasis and are no longer good to eat, nor will they take a fly, but the trout are-a-plentiful and are a ton of fun to catch.
Kulik River
We did a fly-out on our third day and caught a tiny 5 passenger pontoon plane out to the Kamishak river, just about 20 mins away.
Packed into the pontoon Cessna, flying out to the Kamishak river.
Alaskan sunrise from the air.
The flight alone was worth the trip. It's truly humbling when you see just how grand and beautiful the Earth can be. Following the breathtaking plane ride was another equally breathtaking boat ride up the river. Pictures just don't do it justice.
Glacier, taken from the air.
Aerial view of one of the hundreds of small waterfalls.
Landing in the Kamishak river near the Kamishak bay to start our boat trip up river.
We reached a spot where our guide thought would be promising and it was on. I have never (and will likely never again) experienced anything like it — we were hooking fish left and right. Char, Chum Salmon, a couple Pink Salmon, and most importantly, a handful of Silver (Coho) Salmon which 1) we were allowed to keep, and 2) had just barely swam in from salt water and were still fresh (un-scifi movie-ed). So new to the river in fact, that we were one of the first of the season to hook any. It was hardly even fishing (I mean that in the best way possible). I stumbled on a spot were literally every 1-3 casts, I would hook a Char or Chum. I actually ended up moving because it was just too much.
Fly fishing!
The Chum were the feistiest of the fish and really put up a hard fight…and we caught a lot. It got to the point where if I saw a chum chasing my fly, I'd stop stripping the line to stop drawing it's attention. The Silver were fun to hook as well because they were much more rare, they were keepers, and they put up a decent fight as well. Lots of acrobatics. We honestly caught probably 100+ fish between the three of us just in that day. I also got to check off one of my life-goals — eat a piece of salmon sashimi river-side, fresh as it can possibly get.
Filleting a Coho Salmon (Silver) river-side. Note the roe.
Yes it was delicious.
The bear were a-plenty there on the Kamishak as well. I'd never been as close to a large wild animal as I was to these guys. Oh, and they're Kodiaks, aka Grizzlies. They're BIG. In fact, the Grizzly Man documentary/movie was shot in the same range just several miles away. They seemingly had no fear of man and would lumber slowly toward you as if you weren't really even there. They would go about their business and hardly even acknowledge our presence, but still, you couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy when something that powerful is just 20 yards away. By the end of the day though, we were fairly used to it.
One of many Kodiaks we encountered.
Remains of a Kodiak on the side of the river, most likely killed in a bear fight. It's guts were eaten out and gulls were picking on it. Grizzly sight….zing.
The lodge is a family operated business that has been in operation since the 50's, with three different lodges (Grosvenor, Brooks, and Kulik) in the region. Kulik lake and river are known worldwide for it's sockeye salmon run and unbelievable rainbow trout fishing. Grosvenor is the smallest and most secluded compound, with a max capacity of something like 6 adults. Brooks lodge is located right on the Brooks river, which is home to Brooks falls, where the iconic bear-lazily-standing-on-edge-of-small-waterfall-as-salmon-hop-up-into-their-mouths photos/videos are taken. Our stay at Kulik was perfect — amazing fishing, friendly staff, knowledgeable and helpful guides, an overabundance of tasty meals — well worth a recommendation. I really hope to do this again some day.
The water was pretty cold as it was literally melted snow coming right off the mountains.
A little vintage sartorial inspiration. So good.
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Three Mississippi State players and one Ole Miss pitcher were named to the Louisville Slugger preseason All-American teams announced Friday by Collegiate Baseball newspaper.
Ole Miss pitcher Bobby Wahl and MSU shortstop Adam Frazier were second team selections, while MSU relief pitcher Jonathan Holder and outfielder Hunter Renfroe were third-team picks.
The third team also included Southern Miss pitcher Andrew Pierce and Jackson State utility player Desmond Russell.
Earlier, Holder was a first-team selection of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association preseason All-American team and Frazier was a second-team selection.


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People's Law Practitioners Gather at NLG Regionals
Every year, the National Lawyers Guild organizes regional conferences to bring together Guild attorneys, law students, legal workers, and community members across the country. These regional conferences include panels, trainings, and workshops on topics of interest to the radical legal community. They also provide the opportunity for NLG members to talk to allies and supporters about the Guild's work and vision. This year, each regional conference was hosted by an NLG law student chapter in collaboration with the NLG National Office, regional representatives, and local Guild members.


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It's a while since I posted a blog item here - but with Podshock back and Louis regaining his podcasting logs - I thought I would post this link on the GE page
Superstorm Sandy: US marks one year anniversary
The US is marking one year since Superstorm Sandy hit the US east coast, killing at least 117 people.
Sandy was the most destructive storm in the US since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
On Monday, historical immigration landmark Ellis Island reopened .....
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50 LED Warm White Light Set Adds a Pretty Glow to Holiday Decorations GE Energy Smart 50 LED warm white light set makes it easy to add sparkle and cheer to your holiday decorations. This strands of warm white led lights features diamond cut C9 reflectors that really make these pretty lights shine and twinkle. The GE Energy Smart light set is efficient too and saves up to 80 percent of the usual cost of typical light sets. 50 LED warm white light set is a total of 33.6 feet long with 32.6 feet of lighted length. The green cord is set with a fused plug and there is a 6-inch connector plug. The strand is designed with 6 inches of lead wire and the lamps are set 8 inches apart. These lights can be used indoors or outside, and if a bulb burns out, the rest of the strand lamps stay lit.
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Reuben H. Fleet Bio
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Reuben Hollis Fleet was born 6 March 1887 in the Grays Harbor area in the Washington Territory, near Montesano. He attended public schools in Montesano, and was a 1906 graduate of the Culver Military Academy in Indiana, where his uncle was superintendant. Returning to Washington, he was involved in his family timber and real estate businesses, was an officer in the Washington National Guard, became a civic leader, and was elected to the state legislature in 1915, its youngest member. During this period, he became more and more interested and involved in aviation. His formal introduction came when he was selected for aviation training, reporting to the Army's Rockwell Field, at North Island, Coronado.
He earned Junior Military Aviator (JMA) wings Number 74 in 1917 at North Island, soon after receiving a commission as a major in the Army Signal Corps. He was assigned to a position in Washington, D.C., where he directed aviation training. He was then transferred to England, where he graduated from the flying instructor school at Gosport. Later, he was stationed in Dayton, Ohio, serving as business manager for McCook Field, then as the Army Air Services chief contracting officer.
Reuben H. Fleet was given the responsibility for organizing the nation's first Air Mail service in 1918. He resigned from Army service in 1922, joining Gallaudet Aircraft Corporation as general manager. He founded Consolidated Aircraft Corporation in 1923, purchasing the training airplane designs of Dayton-Wright from General Motors, and renting the Gallaudet factory in Rhode Island. In 1924, he moved to Buffalo, New York, leasing quarters in the government-built Curtiss plant. He purchased Thomas Morse Aircraft, and moved it to Buffalo, also purchasing the Hall Aluminum Aircraft Company.
He moved his growing company to San Diego, California in 1935. In San Diego, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation became the world leader in building military training planes, also building seaplanes in larger numbers than all other flying boat manufacturers combined. His landplane bombers for World War II were built in greater quantity than any other aircraft ever produced. Three weeks before Pearl Harbor Reuben H. Fleet sold his stock interest in Consolidated.
Among his many awards, he was elected to the International Air & Space Hall of Fame in San Diego in 1965, was named "Mr. San Diego" in 1968, and was elected to the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1975. Major Reuben H. Fleet passed away in San Diego on 29 October 1975.
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on April 11, 2013 - 12:50 PM
After walking free this morning following 239 days in jail, Dr. James G. Corasanti hopes to stay in Western New York.
He looks forward to reuniting with his wife and young son, and he intends to resume working as a physician.
"He hopes to stay here. He would like very much to stay here," said Joel L. Daniels, one of the attorneys who defended Corasanti in his high-profile trial last year. "He has a lot of patients here. They very much would like him to stay and continue to take care of them."
Corasanti was acquitted in Erie County Court on all felony charges related to the traffic death of an 18-year-old longboard skater but was found guilty of drunken driving.
A jury acquitted him of manslaughter, leaving the scene and evidence-tampering charges, rejecting the prosecution contention that while on his way home from a country club outing, Corasanti was texting, speeding and driving on the shoulder of Heim Road in Amherst when his car fatally struck Alexandria "Alix" Rice on July 8, 2011.
Jurors convicted him of DWI, even though they concluded that his drunkenness did not directly cause her death.
Corasanti, 57, of Getzville, was released today from the Erie County Correctional Facility in Alden after serving two-thirds of his one-year jail sentence.
County Judge Sheila A. DiTullio sentenced Corasanti on Aug. 17 to the maximum punishment for misdemeanor DWI. In addition to the jail term, Corasanti was fined $1,000 and ordered to pay a $395 surcharge, and his driver's license was suspended for six months.
He will get out of jail nearly four months early because of credit for good behavior.
"I don't get early release," said Richard J. Rice, father of the victim, who said he struggles with his loss every day. "There's no early release for Alix or myself."
Tammy A. Schueler, the victim's mother, said, "I feel his release is something that affects his life – not my life – and I'll just leave it at that." She declined further comment.
Rice said he remains bewildered that jurors acquitted Corasanti of the felony charges while convicting him of drunken driving.
"He hasn't been punished for killing Alix," Rice said of Corasanti. "He went to jail for driving drunk – nothing more. To this day, he has faced no consequences for the actual death of Alix."
Corasanti testified at his trial that he was not drunk and did not realize he had struck Rice during his drive home from a couples golf outing at the Transit Valley Country Club.
The doctor does not plan to make any public comments upon his release from jail, said Daniels, who, with attorneys Cheryl Meyers Buth and Thomas H. Burton, defended Corasanti.
"There may be a time in the future when he would like to make some public remarks, but not right now," Daniels said.
Corasanti's only public comments about the fatal incident came as he testified at his trial, when he said he "felt personal guilt" that he was "not able to help someone I hurt." But he said it was "not criminal guilt."
"This man went through a brutal ordeal," Daniels said of Corasanti. "A jury heard the evidence. A jury found him not guilty of causing the death of Alix Rice. He served the sentence imposed by the court. Now he's entitled to go back and do what he does best: practice medicine, treat his patients, cure disease and save lives.
"There are countless patients who waited all this time for him to practice again so that he can treat them with all his God-given skills."
Daniels called the gastroenterologist "a doctor with great ability."
Corasanti has kept his medical license, but before his sentencing, the state Health Department's Board for Professional Medical Conduct fined him $10,000 and placed him on five years' probation for his DWI conviction.
The board ordered Corasanti to immediately enroll in an ethics program, stay free of alcohol and remain active with self-help groups on substance abuse. The board also required him to undergo random sobriety screenings at least six times a month for at least a year.
In addition, he was directed to go for psychiatric evaluation and therapy.
While he is on probation, Corasanti may practice medicine only under the supervision of another licensed physician, according to a consent decree. He also must be monitored by a therapist and a sobriety monitor. The order went into effect in August. Corasanti may appeal to lift the probation after three years.
Corasanti was asked to leave the Buffalo Medical Group after the fatal accident, and he then practiced for a while at an office in Orchard Park before his incarceration. "He will not be going back to Orchard Park," Daniels said. "He's not restricted to staying with any group. Whatever group he goes with, he will be compliant with all of the conditions of his agreed-upon probationary terms."
Moving out of state may not be an option if he wants to continue practicing medicine. "That could be a problem because we're told certain states will not allow you to transfer the license while under probation," Daniels said.
Jail was not easy for Corasanti, his lawyer said. "It would be hard for any of us," Daniels said. "It was difficult for him, like it is for anyone else who has to do time. In that situation, you learn to adjust. To his credit, he was a very compliant inmate."
While Corasanti's criminal case is over, he's not done with the legal system in the fatal incident.
The parents' civil case against him is in the discovery phase, with both sides preparing for a September trial, said Terrence M. Connors, the parents' attorney.
Richard Rice said strangers have approached him to talk about how they would treat the doctor if they came face to face with him.
"I think they'll do more than whisper behind his back," Rice said. "That's not what I want to see happen. None of that will bring our daughter back.
"I try not to think about him, but, unfortunately, he creeps into my thoughts."
Rice said it is hard for him to talk publicly about the loss of his daughter.
But he said he will offer whatever help he can to promote efforts to close a legal loophole and make it a felony for a drunken driver to leave the scene of an accident. The State Senate recently passed Alix's Law, named in memory of his daughter, to close the loophole. He also has volunteered to help Crusade Against Impaired Driving, an organization that provides anti-DWI education in the community and offers victim services to those affected by drunken-driving incidents.
"I'm trying to function as a good member of the community," Rice said. "I want to be a model citizen – not a model prisoner."
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its basicallyone piece vs. bleach vs. naruto shippuudenwhat anime would you choose!
So I pick Bleach. If you mean who would win in a fight Naruto Shipp I would guess.
i don't say much because theres not much to say
bleach of course,im a big fan of bleach The Greatest Clan In Death and Universe... The Zombaukto Clan *
Its a great show and it replace my naruto for my late night show
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Awsome show not as kiddie as naruto
I have to say Bleach and NS going to be a tied with them and also one piece will lose <.<
Bleach is the best of the three. I mean what is with one-peace I think the writer was on something when he/she wrote the script. And Naruto is O.K. but no where near Bleach.
Bleach cause it almost like naruto minus the ninja stuff
so far, Bleach is my favorate. just wish i could get my hands on that new movie that just came out!
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i would have to say bleach cause im a huge fan ^_^
one piece
I feel One Piece is by far the best!Don't get me wrong I like Bleach and Naruto to I think that their great series.I think its sad that alot of the people who don't like One Piece just haven't given it a chance.
bleach or naruto, i haven't seen one piece yet
i like bleach cause it has swords
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Scott Eastwood seems to be Hollywood's newest heartthrob.
But Eastwood, 27, the son of Clint Eastwood, has some varied skills to accompany those dashing good looks.
Here are six fun facts about the Fury actor:
He can hang 10 with the best of them: Raised on the ocean in Hawaii (and now living near the ocean in San Diego), Eastwood spends every minute he can on the water, preferably surfing. "I grew up an outdoorsman, that's for sure," he tells PEOPLE. "I was always surfing or fishing, diving or hunting, what have you." His best surfing memory? "Salsipuedes, Mexico, in the winter swell of 2008. The waves were perfect and I was there with my best buddy."
Family first: Eastwood's siblings may be spread out both geographically and chronologically but that doesn't stop him from keeping Team Eastwood together. "Family is extremely important to Scott," says stepmother Dina Eastwood. "He is the family glue. He is the first one to call his siblings to get them all together."
He's a serious mixologist: While establishing his career as an actor, Eastwood, who is part owner of the dive bar the Saddle in Solana Beach, Calif., paid his bills tending bar around San Diego and Los Angeles. "You do have to have a little bit of an attitude as a bartender," he says. "You also have to be very quick on your feet. But the important thing is not to take sh– from anybody. In that respect, you are kind of a glorified babysitter."
Don't credit nepotism for his success: While Eastwood has had small parts in four of his father's films, he has carved his own way as an actor. "Nobody handed him anything," says Dina. "He has always made his own way." Plus, working with dad was no walk in the park. He doesn't go easy on me," says Scott with a laugh. "He was much harder on me than he was on anyone else, I will tell you that."
He loves to golf: When he's not on the sand, Eastwood hits the links. "You can thank my dad for that," he says. "He has his own golf course and forced me to play. He told me when I was young that it was one of the few lifelong sports." Eastwood adds, "Golf is one of the few things where you are just allowed to leave your life behind for four hours and all that matters is ... being out in nature and talking sh– with your buddies."
It's all for movie magic: All that fuss about how ridiculously hot he is? He hasn't been listening. "I have been working as an actor for the last 10 years now, quietly working on my craft," says Eastwood. "All the other noise and ambient stuff? I kind of tune it out. I just want to make some good movies, and that is why I got into this. I am a firm believer in good story telling and the magic of movies."
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Marti suffered brain and spinal injuries three years ago, when a safety net on the terminal velocity ride failed to catch her.
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"You think I cannot get to you?" Chael asks as she runs into the room, spewing stones that hit some of the changeling's allies.
*Dusk, forward, but don't run.*
Move plus Move: Double Run
Minor:Twilight Shield
Action Point Standard: Magic Stone on 8, 7, and 5.
Vs. Reflex, 19 on 8, natural 20 on 7, 15 on 5, possible 12 damage on 8.
A whopping 2 extra points of critical damage on 7 for a total of 14. Woo Hoo
Push 7 to H6.
@FourMonosIf 8 is hit, then push 8 to G7.
Twilight Shield, Aura 1, partial concealment against ranged attacks around Chael.
Immediate Reaction
Chael will use Forceful Reversal (augment 1) if an enemy melee attacks her.
Trigger: An enemy hits Chael.
Attack: +14 vs AC
Hit: 1d8+6 force damage, and Chael pushes the target 1 square.
Effect: Chael doesn't get her normal standard action on her turn.
Augment 1:
Hit: 1d8+6 force damage, and Chael pushes the target 1 square and then shifts 1 square to the square the target vacated. In addition, she gains combat advantage against the target until the end of her next turn.
Effect: Chael gets her normal standard action on her turn.
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Hit: 2d8+6 force damage, and Chael knocks the target prone. The target cannot stand up until the start of its next turn.
Effect: Chael gets her normal standard action on her turn.
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Chael - Female Longtooth Shifter Hybrid Battlemind | Sentinel Druid
Advantageous Conditions: 5 temp hit points at the start of all encounters (Psionic Vigor), partial concealment twilight shield vs. ranged attacks
Adverse Conditions: gives combat advantage due to running.
Initiative: +4 Passive Insight: 26 Passive Perception: 26
Senses: Low Light Vision
Power Points: 3/4
Bloodied 33
Surge Value 17; Surges Per-Day 12/12
AC 28 Fortitude 23 Reflex 19 Will 22 Speed 5
Currently AC: 28, Fortitude: 23, Reflex: 19, Will: 22, plus partial concealment vs. ranged attacks, minus combat advantage for running
Action Points: 0
Second Wind: Not Used
HP: 33 Senses: low light vision
Speed: 6, Initiative: equal to Chael's
AC: 21, Fortitude: 23, Reflex: 19, Will: 15
Currently AC: 21, Fortitude: 23, Reflex: 19, Will: 15
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Magic Stone
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Psionic Vigor
Second Wind
Wind Wall
Aspect Of Elevated Harmony
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Rohna, Goliath Fighter/Warlord 8
A slow dark smile spreads across the face of the compact obsidian woman as she buries her heals into the plated sides of the testy dire boar, her massive hammer whirling in one hand creating the illusion of a second shield. Sparks fly up from the polished stone floor with each heavy step of the steel shod mount carrying her. The nails that attach the over-sized, blackened shoes protruding a good four inches out of the cranky animals hooves.
When Rohna reaches the center of the room, Olaf rears up, and the battlerager smashes her spinning weapon onto her plain steel shield while bellowing like an enraged bear before dropping the shield to the ground. Olaf adds his own deep squealing roar to his rider's. The effect in the pristine meeting hall is like a clap of thunder announcing the arrival of a storm of metallic rain. The echoing peel of sound bounces around the lavishly appointed chambers, drawing the attention of everyone who could still turn their heads. The enemies look just in time to see every red vein in Rohn'a shiny black hide run silver, and her eyes become molten, glowing pools of mercury before she charges into the fray. The base of Kordestad's handle swings into her waiting empty hand as she closes on the assassins.
Olaf doesn't even slow as he squeezes between the heavy stone tables, bringing his plated tusk down on the shoulder of the killer in the middle of the pack. Rohna's hammer and arms blur into 3 identical sets this time as she swings at every enemy within her considerable reach, before the blackened mordenkrad's snap back into a single weapon. The blur of attacks make it hard to tell if the first two strikes landed, but the third is accompanied by a sickening crunch as it lands squarely in the center of an enemy's spine from behind.
Instead of taking the customary rest, the fighter just keeps on swinging again and again at both of the enemies in front of her. If there was any uncertainty of who was hit or missed before, there is no mistaking the damage they have all taken now. Her hammer finds the lighter armor of the assassin's limbs a much easier target, and still the littlest goliath rages on.
She continues to set about herself with no regard for the puddles of blood and gore being ripped out of her enemies, bathing the ground around her like so much red rain. Each of her continuous strikes another crack of thunder in the typhoon of steel and blood she has unleashed. "You were all dead the moment my gaze found you! Take your last moments to make peace with whatever gods you hold sacred. But make no mistake... even your prayers won't save you from my wrath this day!"
Combat ActionsFree: Speak, drop shield
Minor: Rain of Steel (affecting 5/7/8 at the start of their turns), 2d6.minroll(2)+2=12
Move: to (M/15-O/16)
Standard: Hydra Charge to (H/7-I/8), 1d20+15=AC19(21 if prone)v5, 1d20+15=AC17v7, 1d20+15=AC33v8, 2d6.minroll(2)+1d8+7=19
5 and 8 -2 to hit UENT, 5/7/8 marked UENT.
Action Point: Passing Strike v 5/7, 1d20+14=AC24(26 if prone)v5, 2d6.minroll(2)+7=13, 1d20+16=AC32v7, 2d6.minroll(2)+7=12
Gore: 1d20+10=AC22v5, 1d10+9=12 #5 Knocked Prone.RohnaRohnaFemale Goliath Fighter 8 Resist all 1
Initiative: +4, Passive Perception: 20, Passive Insight: 15
AC: 24 (26), Fort: 22, Reflex: 15 (17), Will: 17 Speed: 5(6), 9 when mounted
HP: 76/76 (5THP), Bloodied: 38, Surge: 19, Surges left: 13/13;
AP: 0/1, Second Wind: Unused, Milestones 0
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Vanguard Mordenkrad +2 "Kordestad" (daily, )
Flaming Warhammer +1 (daily, free)
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Resist 10 all; HP 85/85 (0THP); Bloodied 42 AC 20; Fortitude 21, Reflex 17, Will 16, Speed 9. Property: Rabid Charger (while mounted by a friendly rider of 6th level or higher; at-will) Mount; When he charges, Olaf makes a gore attack in addition to Rohna's charge attack. Furious Charge; When Olaf charges, his gore deals an extra 5 damage, pushes the target 2 squares, and knocks the target prone on a hit. Death Strike (when reduced to 0 hit points); Olaf makes a gore attack. Powers: Gore (standard; at-will); +9 vs. AC; 1d10 + 4 damage, or 1d10 + 9 damage against a prone target.
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Initiative +7; Low-light, Passive Perception 17
AC: 16, Fort: 15, Reflex: 14, Will: 13 Speed: 8
HP: 9/9(4); Bloodied 4
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Damage Summary: (Total damage if all attacks hit)
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Gore: AC 22 for 12dmg and knocked prone on hit
- if hit all following attacks are at +2 to hit from CA
Hydra Charge: AC 19 for 19dmg
Passing Strike: AC 24 for 13dmg
Rain of Steel: 12 dmg
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Hydra Charge: AC 17 for 19dmg
Passing Strike: AC 32 for 12dmg
Rain of Steel: 12 dmg
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Hydra Charge: AC 33 for 19dmg
Rain of Steel: 12 dmg
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November 9, 2012, 04:44 PM
Trying to decide on 9 or 380, is Bersa plus or Ruger better. They both have fixed barrels?
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November 9, 2012, 04:47 PM
My advice before looking for guns is always to decide on a caliber and price limit, then go looking at your options within that scope.
November 9, 2012, 05:32 PM
Both have their pluses and minuses. It will depend on use and personal taste. Bersa is the less expensive of the two, but based on my 380 has more features and is a fine gun.
As to caliber, I would want to go with the 9mm eventhough the 380 will do the job close up. As a matter of fact I did go with the 9mm, but in a CZ 75 P-01.
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November 9, 2012, 05:49 PM
The .380 caliber ammo has improved greatly over the .380 offerings of the past. No need to worry about the quality. However, it's still more expensive than 9mm of the same brand and type.
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November 9, 2012, 06:37 PM
I'm a big Ruger fan for it's revolvers, but I know there have been issues with their semi-autos.
I have a couple Bersas. Outstanding reliablity. I often carry a Bersa UC Pro in 40 S@W. That gun is amazing and obviously trust my life to it.
Best of luck on your choice.
November 9, 2012, 07:35 PM
I have a Bersa Thunder 380, LCP, P95 and LC9. For a 380, I much prefer my Bersa over the LCP. The LCP is simply too small to shoot a relatively powerful cartridge like the .380 with any enjoyment. Yes, I know the LCP isnt made for enjoyment. The P95 is a perfect Service/Home Protection/Range gun. The LC9 is a great CC gun. If the question is, what is better, .380 or 9mm, The 9mm is much better than a .380
November 9, 2012, 08:01 PM
I'm still kicking myself for selling my Bersa 383, 18 years ago.
November 9, 2012, 09:58 PM
My Bersa Thunder 380 is rock-solid reliable, and a great gun to shoot. It is indeed a blowback design (barrel integral with frame; does not travel with the slide.) The Ruger LCP and LC9 are both recoil-operated guns, with "locked-breech" operation, meaning that the slide and barrel are locked together for at least part of the slide's rearward travel. That design reduces recoil over a blowback gun that is otherwise of equal size, weight, balance, and caliber. The two Rugers mentioned, however, are in 9x19mm caliber, so they'll still have some more bark and bite than the .380.
The Bersa Thunder series (9mm and .380ACP) are steel-framed guns. The Bersa BP9CC is a newer, polymer-framed model that looks pretty good; got to handle one recently at a gun show, but have never fired it. Unlike the Thunder series, which have external DA/SA hammers, the BP9CC is a striker-fired pistol.
The two Rugers mentioned are polymer-framed. Neither is particularly pleasant to shoot, but that's a part of "ultra-concealable" guns in service calibers.
November 10, 2012, 11:33 AM
I handle these on a daily basis, own a Ruger SR9c, and had an LC9.
In .380, I would go Bersa. The DA/SA trigger and ability to get a full grip (even in the Thunder CC) is a huge advantage compared to the disgustingly long trigger of the LCP and LC9. The Bersa .380 pistols are very easy to shoot accurately. The DAO Rugers are designed to be easy to conceal, but try putting multiple shots on target in short order... Your trigger finger simply has too much distance to travel for each shot. I actually LIKE the Bersas in .380.
In 9mm... The Ruger SR9c is my concealed carry weapon. The trigger is awesome, it is easy to conceal, and I love having a 17rd spare mag. I have 1,700 rounds through mine, with zero failures. In fact, this thing slings casings about six feet to my right (rightward more so than back, btw). The trigger and ergonomics make this pistol very, very easy to shoot accurately, and the recoil spring is a work of art. This is extremely easy to control, and has almost no muzzle flip.
I don't have trigger time on the Bersa Thunder 9mm UC yet, but have handled it. It's kind of a value-focused take on a Sig. I like how it feels in hand. Pleasant DA/SA trigger. My gut says it's probably great.
November 10, 2012, 12:03 PM
The Bersa Thunder .380 is aluminum framed, not steel. It's pretty large for a .380 but dead reliable in my experience and not unpleasant to shoot a lot. It comes with only one magazine so plan on spending another $25-30 for a spare.
November 10, 2012, 01:43 PM
I have the Bersa Thunder Duotone .380 and it is super reliable and well-made. Also, it if very inexpensive. As mentioned, you can find guns in larger calibers that are the same weight/size. However, my Bersa is a nice gun and can be comfortably all day.
I also have two Ruger LCPs (one with Crimson Trace laser, one without). For a concealed carry handgun, you cannot beat an LCP. Super small and light. The downside is the heavy trigger pull and it stings a little when you shoot it. However, the LCPs are also ultra reliable and accurate, more accurate than the Bersa if you can get used to the DAO trigger and do your part as a shooter.
November 10, 2012, 05:03 PM
I reload and cast so ammo cost is not an issue. 380 is 9mm short. Just wondered if there were issues with either. Hard to get the real story from retail sellers. Thanks for the info.
November 10, 2012, 07:08 PM
I love my Bersa .380 First gun I purchased due to the low cost back then ($179.99 brand new) and it's still with me today.
November 10, 2012, 09:16 PM
Don't limit your options. I EDC a Beretta Nano (9mm). Its fit and finish is first rate, the sights are 3 dot and excellent, and I've had zero issues. Since I bought it my G26 has become a shelf queen. Nano is a single stack (6+1) and thus narrower much easier to conceal.
November 10, 2012, 10:55 PM
Bersa 380 is a great pistol mine is 8 yrs old and still a great shooter. The 9mmUC is also a nice carry pistol if you want a 9mm
There is another Bersa 380 you don't see much It is the Bersa Thunder Plus. This is a 15 round Bersa Thunder . Just like normal Thunder except slighty larger grip and hicap mag If 15+1 doesn't mess up some one's day Then your in big trouble.
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November 11, 2012, 08:35 PM
I have Qualified with a bersa thunder, a glock 27 and an lcp. For me the bersa is the most pleasant to shoot, the 27 is the most accurate, and the lcp is the one I carry the most. If i wanted to go with 9mm would seriously consider the S&W shield. I think for close range .380 is just fine. The lcp is snappy to say the least but i was still able to pass the same course course of fire used for duty weapon and that is good nuff for me.
November 13, 2012, 11:49 AM
No that the only fixed barrel of the pistols your looking at is the bersa thunder series 380. The 9mm's and ruger 380 are floating barrels like on larger pistols.
My daughters first pistol was a bersa 380 CC. She just claimed my taurus tcp 380 as here new carry pistol. Might want to add the cm9 kahr and keltec pf-9 to your small pistol mix in 9mm. And the way taurus tcp for a 380 to your mix. It has a slide hold open after last round fired and a great trigger for any pistol with 10oz weight . When looking at pistols the same and weight of a bersa thrunder series that also is in the same group of any other small subcompact 9mm. Shield, kahr, glock, berreta nano and kt p-11. All lighter than a single stack bersa 380.
November 14, 2012, 02:36 AM
I've shot the Bersa Thunder Ultra in 9mm, and own a Ruger SR-9 C. For shooting, I'll admit, the Bersa has less felt recoil. But, as it's a steel framed pistol, it's heavier than I want to use as a carry gun.
The Ruger has a tad more felt recoil, but to me the trigger is crisper, and I shoot it much more accurately. And it's a lot lighter pistol if you're carrying it as a daily carry.
Either are fine firearms, around the same price point, and you'll not regret your purchase.
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The number one best financial move I did in college was to graduate a semester early. That one move alone saved the cost of one semester's tuition at Carnegie Mellon University [7], located in Pittsburgh, PA; which amounted to somewhere in the neighborhood of $15,000 plus room, board, food, whatever. I was able to do that because I always loaded myself up with classes, with AP classes in high school and then regular classes in college, and always pushed myself to the limit for those three and a half years. I don't think all my little side projects, in total, earned close to that.
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Selling on eBay: eBay [8] had started to get big and the whole "Buy Hot Deals from Fatwallet and resell on eBay" was still in its nascent stages. Whenever I see someone trying to make money, I try to figure out how that person is making money and then try to do it and then improve on it. So I saw these great deals on eBay for brand new products and so I investigated where they must be getting these great deals. Some were getting them wholesale (I didn't want to get a tax ID and go through that process so I skipped it) but some were just buying stuff that was cheaper after rebate and then selling it on eBay. I did that a couple times before I realized the effort wasn't worth it.
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NIAGARA FALLS – With only a couple of weeks left in a regional marketing campaign, Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. is hoping the investment pays dividends for this summer's tourist season.
The tourism promotion agency is spending $69,000 on a campaign to promote the region in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio; Erie, Pa., and Pittsburgh; as well as Syracuse and Rochester.
The campaign includes television and radio commercials, as well as video and banner ads on various news websites and other sites geared to a target demographic of 25- to 44-year-old women with children.
Binghamton also was included in the Internet portion of the campaign.
That demographic profile is the "most accepted" for destination marketing organizations, Jeff Pease, the agency's director of marketing and communications, said in an email.
The demographic of women between 25 and 44 who have children "is proven to be most influential driver of vacation and entertainment spending for families and couples," Pease said.
A 3-minute video was produced by Trellis Marketing, of Kenmore, and various clips from it were used to make a variety of commercials.
The regional campaign, which started in early May, targets potential visitors roughly within a 4-hour drive of Niagara County, Pease said.
The goal of the campaign was to get potential visitors to visit Niagara-USA.com to book their trip.
The agency budgeted $95,000 for local and regional marketing this year, a figure that includes $69,800 for the regional campaign and $25,000 for a local one.
The agency budgeted more than $100,000 for local and regional marketing campaigns last year.
Last year, the agency spent more money on it because promotion for Nik Wallenda's walk over the gorge at the falls was also included, Pease said.
The Falls averages about 8 million visitors a year, said Michelle Blackley, the agency's communications manager. The number of visitors who came to Niagara Falls was up by 7 percent last year compared with 2011, tourism officials announced last fall.
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On May 13, federal officials, including Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced that Niagara Falls and the Niagara region would be part of an international marketing campaign. As part of the effort, Niagara will be added as a "trip idea" to the New York State page of Brand USA's Discover America website.
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MARTINSBURG — Visitors to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park spent about $10 million in 2011, according to a National Park Service report released Tuesday....
Many NPS supporters have the same sick mentality as liberal policies as those on Charles Town City Council that move here and try to change everything to their liberal philosopy like Bringewatt, Slover and Paonessa. Nothing wrong with not being from NY, DC, NC, IOWA, but learn our City and people before you or others run for office. Now these three have recruited a guy to run for City Council that has not even lived in Charles Town for a year. We don't need to give them a bigger voting block to block growth. We also need to vote off Bringewatt during this election for his incompetence.
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Well said Patriot!
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More government employee bashing. Ok lets bash GM employees who get $32.00 an hour and outrageous overtime and benefits. That's why cars are so expensive. Let bash airline employees, where senior employees earn in excess of $75K a year and aircrew earn over $125K and up. That's why airline tickets are so high. Lets bash plumbers and electricians who charge $90.00 an hour and up for their services. Lets bash the HVAC guys who charge $5K and up for a heat pump and you are at their mercy. Lets bash dentists who charge way toooooo much. Lets bash mechanics where their services are $90.00 an hour. Get off the government workers. Sounds like sour grapes being sounded by a bunch of poor, unskilled and worthless people to me.
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The HFNHP holds both towns hostage too, Bolivar and H.F.
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I guess it's all park employee's disagreeing with Major and I.
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So, one question would be: What is the annual budget for the Harpers Ferry National Park?
Do taxpayers pay more than $10 million to the Park to bring in $10 million outside the park?
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What gets me is that the whole area and in particular the US 340 corridor is held hostage by a hostle NPS for one*****little park that does not generate enough income to support itself. I am not anti NPS, just HFNHP. US 340 has abour 2 miles of US 340 that runs through it and it is perhaps the most dangerous 2 miles of US 340. US 340 needs to be upgraded to a four lane HWY through the area from the MD/VA line to the NP entrance.
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It's a rare day when I agree with Major, but today is a rare day and I'll agree with him.
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initiative here too: one banning Eyman from ever moving to Spokane!"
But The Spokesman-Review isn't the
only website that Kroske was commenting on. A reporter for The Herald, of Everett, Washington, was covering the "Photo
Red" program. Kroske would comment on the articles under the username
"W Howard." According to The
Herald's editor, Neal Pattison, the username was linked to Kroske's company
e-mail, tracing the comments back to Kroske. Kroske never mentioned who he
really was.
According to American Traffic Solutions' Spokesman Charles Territo, Kroske was
very passionate about the company, but just went about it the wrong way by
posing as someone else for company promotion.
Kroske is now suspended for an uncertain amount of time.
quote: and god knows how many lesbians I let down in the early years of IRC when they found out I wasn't a lady... (a lesbian in a man's body, apparently, is not a good excuse).
quote: "Unfortunately, he did it the wrong way," [company spokesman Charles] Territo said. "We believe that you should be authentic and honest when engaging."
quote: He refers to critics as the "camera paranoia group"
quote: After several people posted comments criticizing the cameras, Kroske said their response "is just why we need the cameras.""It is that same lack of common sense and emotional control that is found in aggressive and dangerous driving," Kroske wrote.
quote: After an editorial in January 2010 questioned the cameras' effectiveness after statistics showed crashes had increased at those intersections
quote: The red lights are not causing the accidents, the drivers are; the cameras are not stopping reckless drivers, so they are just a waste of taxpayers' money. And sometimes they give out erroneous tickets, too.
quote: Posing as someone else is deceitful and undermines your credibility.
quote: On top of that Kroske belittled and insulted people, which is not the way a company expects a representative to behave.