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LEWISTON – Last season's book on defending Niagara could have printed with three words: Contest the perimeter. There were no inside threats to keep opposing defenses honest. If the Purple Eagles caught fire from behind the arc they could be trouble. Otherwise, not so much.
This season is different. This season Niagara has options. And those options came to the fore in Tuesday night's 86-69 victory over St. Francis (Pa.) in the home opener at the Gallagher Center.
True freshman forward T.J. Cline and redshirt sophomore forward Joe Thomas combined for 23 points and 15 boards as Niagara rebounded from its season-opening loss at Oregon State. Those are significant numbers under any circumstances but exceedingly so when one considers that Niagara averaged less than 10 points and 10 rebounds per game from its four interior players combined last season.
"It was just great to see Joe Thomas get eight points and eight rebounds in 17 minutes," said Niagara coach Joe Mihalich. "Without a little bit of foul trouble there, who knows. Might have had a double-double, would have had a double-double.
"And then maybe the star of the night was T.J. To come in there and give us that boost in the first half …"
Cline, the son of Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, displayed a diverse inside-outside game while scoring 11 of his points in helping Niagara to a 45-24 halftime bulge. He finished a 13-1 Niagara run by calling for a Marvin Jordan pass in the low post and then powering down the baseline for a lay-in. A couple of possessions later, the 6-7 Cline accepted an offensive inbounds pass beyond the key and pulled the trigger in a flash, nailing his second three of the young night and looking like the former guard that he is. He moved to the front line last year at Plano (Texas) West High after previously playing guard.
"Last year my senior year of high school I had to play the 4 position and they really worked with me on my post moves and just trying to use your body," Cline said.
Cline picked up from where Thomas had started. Ameer Tanksley opened the game with a shot from behind the arc, no surprise given Niagara knocked down 16 in its season-opening loss at Oregon State. But this one misfired and Thomas converted off the rebound. He would go on to account for three of Niagara's first five baskets, perhaps dropping a hint that the Purple Eagles didn't have to live or die from beyond the arc.
Rebounding hasn't been one of Niagara's strengths in recent seasons, making the disparity on the glass in the first half — a 29-11 Purple Eagles advantage — all the more astounding. St. Francis (0-2) didn't pick up a single offensive board in the opening half.
St. Francis came out of a Niagara timeout with a chance to close within six but missed two free throws with 12:48 remaining. The Purple Eagles regrouped from there with Juan'ya Green, last year's Metro Atlantic Freshman of the Year, at the lead. He hit a jumper and a three after not scoring his first field goal of the game until 4:30 into the second half. When Cline capped an eight-point Niagara burst with his third three the lead was back to 64-48.
The added interior dimension cast Niagara in a whole new light.
"I think if our perimeter guys are not hitting anything we can go inside and if our inside's not going our perimeter helps us out," Green said. "I think it's getting better every day."
How good can it be?
"Very good," Green said. "Good enough to go to the MAAC championship I hope."
Redshirt sophomore Antoine Mason of Niagara led all scorers with 25. Green had 17 and Cline, who had 11 in his college debut against Oregon State, finished with 15 to go with seven boards. Tanksley added 12.
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Access starting point: Innerarosa, Hörnli Express
Access point of arrival: Weisshorn. Arrive and depart by train/car from Chur to Arosa, taking the free bus (Arosa Card) to the Hörnli valley station.
From Zweisimmen to Lenk
Hiking time: 2 hrs
Season: Mid-June to October
Starting point: 2511 metres above sea level
Difficulty: average
Difference in elevation: Approx. 370 m uphill/descend using the Weisshorn gondola cable car, or hike approx. 880 metres downhill
Gastronomy: Hörnlihütte, Weisshorngipfel
You can take the Hörnli Express up to an altitude of 2511 metres and enjoy beautiful views over the Urdental valley. The path leads north and goes gently downhill to just above the Carmennahütte. It then rises steeply with a few sharp turns as far as the Carmenna pass. From here, follow the ridge up to the 2653-metre-high Weisshorngipfel (Weisshorn summit) for breathtaking views.
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A bomb threat at Belington Middle School Wednesday afternoon prompted the evacuation of all students and personnel at the school.
Dr. Joseph Super, superintendent of Barbour County Schools, said the school was evacuated at approximately 11:45 a.m. because of the threat.
"The school was evacuated and safety plans were put into place," Super said early in the afternoon. "All students are safe and the school will be searched. The (bomb) dogs are on the way."
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Keith Rowan, chief of the Belington Police Department, responds to the scene at Belington Middle School after a bomb threat at the school Wednesday afternoon. (The Inter-Mountain photo by Casey Houser)
Super said his main goal was to assure the school was safe so the students could be returned to the building.
At approximately 2 p.m., The Inter-Mountain spoke to Keith Rowan, the Belington Police Department chief, who was on patrol outside the school.
He said students from the school were evacuated to Belington Elementary School.
Rowan said the Belington Police Department, Barbour County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police responded to the incident. Barbour County sheriffs were reportedly interviewing students and state officials were en route to the middle school with their bomb dog.
Rowan said the threat was identified as a note written on a stall in a women's school bathroom.
Belington Elementary School officials declined to comment on the situation.
Barbour County Sheriff John Hawkins told the Inter-Mountain last week that there have been a string of bomb threats in Barbour County this school year. The threat Wednesday will increase the total threats in the 2012-2013 school year to five, and threats in surrounding counties raise the grand total to seven.
In September, Philip Barbour High School students were evacuated and in January all county schools were evacuated due to a note that threatened the entire area. Philippi Elementary School was targeted March 19 and Philippi Middle School was targeted March 20.
Randolph County students at Elkins High School and Midland Elementary School were evacuated March 20, and Lewis County High School students were released following a threat at the school March 21.


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10 Pop Culture Moments Of 2012 That Would Have Been Better Naked — GALLERY
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While 2012 had plenty of onscreen nudity, there was still plenty of entertainment that went unjustifiably un-nudified. With the help of our funny friends over at Nüdifier, we picked some pop culture moments that would have looked better naked. Or, at least, gave the illusion of being naked. From Daniel Craig in Skyfall (because, of course), to the already pants-free Girls star Lena Dunham on the red carpet, to the U.S. men's swimming team at this year's summer Olympics (because, of course). Check out delightfully SFW gallery:
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Impact Blend - Raspberry 2.25KG: BBE - 01/05/2015
Impact Blend is a combination of high quality, Whey Protein Concentrate and Whey Protein Isolate which provides a comprehensive amino acid profile providing all the essential amino acids (EAA's).
Impact Blend has over 19g of protein per serving and is low in sugar. Due to the high protein content it will contribute to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.
It is suitable for any athletes or recreational gym-goers looking to increase daily protein intake without any the intake of unnecessary carbohydrates.
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Add 150-250ml of water or milk into our shaker (the less liquid the thicker the shake will be). Then add 25g, shake and consume. Use 2-3 times daily.
Note: We advise that all servings are measured using an accurate set of scales. While we make every attempt to provide an accurate equivalent measure using our Myprotein scoops, these are only approximate and are not a substitute for using a standardised measuring device.
Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose. This product is a food supplement and therefore should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store in a cool dry place, out of the reach of young children.
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Banana Flavour: Impact Blend (82%) (Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk)), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Flavouring, Colour (Curcumin), Sweetener (Sucralose)
Chocolate Smooth Flavour: Impact Blend (78%) (Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk)), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Cocoa Powder, Flavouring, Sweetener (Sucralose)
Raspberry Flavour: Impact Blend (82%) (Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk)), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavouring, Colours (E162, E163), Sweetener (Sucralose)
Strawberry Cream Flavour: Impact Blend (82%) (Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk)), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Flavouring, Colour (Beetroot Red), Sweetener (Sucralose)
Vanilla Flavour: Impact Blend (82%) (Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk)), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Flavouring, Sweetener (Sucralose)
Serving Size - 1 Scoop (25g)
Servings Per Container - 90 (2.25kg)
|Per 100g
|Per Serving
|1678 kJ/397 kcal
|420 kJ/99 kcal
|5.6 g
|1.4 g
|of which saturates
|3.8 g
|1 g
|4.3 g
|1.1 g
|of which sugars
|4 g
|1 g
|82 g
|21 g
|0.5 g
|0.13 g
* Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal)
The nutritional information is based on the Banana Flavour version, when choosing an alternative flavour the nutritional values may vary by up to 10%
Where reviews refer to foods or cosmetic products, results may vary from person to person. Customer reviews are independent and do not represent the views of The Hut Group.
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This impact blend is an excellent source of protein and is very easy to mix, mixes within seconds and tatses very good especially banana. I have been taking various whey proteins on this site for months and this is a top product, very good for muscle size and gains and looking to get lean. Goes Well With:Water, very nice like milkshake
I'm using this as a substitute for breakfast and a muscle restorer. Seems to work well for both. Tastes absolutely fine and mixes really well
Me and my wife both use this in the mornings before we head off for work, either by its self or blended with some fruit and my protein instant oats, tastes good and easy to mix, good for people who are on the go and need protein quick! great for post workout too!
Awesome product really happy with my purchase and will def keep using you guys
Great whey blend, fast mixing and good light taste. Perfect for after gym or any time you need a protein shot :)Goes Well With:Water or milk.
I have been using this product for 3 weeks now and I can already see some decent improvements In my muscle size. I have the banana flavour which tastes ok but I will try another flavour next time. It is very thin but I don't mind that. Overall I would definitely buy this again and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to build muscle especially because the price is very reasonable.Goes Well With:Water
I have been taking this for a few months now, it supports all my protein needs, is low in fat and mixes easily with a shaker. I use a little less water than recommended as I like to taste the flavour. Excellent delivery service as always. Goes Well With:Thermapure plus. D.A.A
First protein powder shake I have had since starting gym work with my football scholarship. Started using the Impact Blend in late March and used it after every gym session and double training session to firstly recover my muscles and add required protein to worked muscles after exercise. Starting to see changes in body shape and muscle definition, especially on the legs. Easy to mix and tastes like a simple milkshake when used with milk. Will be ordering another batch now.Goes Well With:Porridge Oats
Tastes great, very cheap, allows for results.
I can't really comment on whether the mix of proteins makes a big difference as I don't train that hard, but in terms of taste and mixability you can't ask for more.Goes Well With:Oats
First of all great service, used standard delivery and got my product within 2-3 days. I really enjoy the taste of it. (banana flavor) Mixes well with water and milk. I like it better when I mix it with water, have a little after taste mixing it with milk. I recommend this product because its easy to use it, taste good and does it work. Goes Well With:Water, Milk
I firstly bought the raspberry flavor - tastes nothing like raspberry however. Then bought the banana flavor which is ok, still not the best of flavors though. I have tried other various brands of banana flavors which have been a lot better flavoring. Overall though still good value for money.Goes Well With:Powdered oats
Great taste, mixes well, feel good gains. Recommended,especially when on offer, would be stupid not to stock up.Goes Well With:Water. Too sweet to mix with anything else
overall really pleased with product mixes really well and tastes good using it in morning and after training good top up to daily protein amount good stuff !
Great Protein for anyone who wants to add some muscle or someone who wants to lose a few pounds.Goes Well With:Brutal Workouts.
I think that protein is very good quality as i can see improvement on gaining muscle, and weight in the second week already by only using impact blend. Goes Well With:Water, milk and juice.
Great protein powder. Tastes good, mixes very good and does it job. An easy way of getting my daily protein intake
good stuff :) recommend buying try the taste raspberry :) I can say that one of the best flavors ... however, not only the taste, also the effect is excellent Greetings from Slovenia :)
I have been using Impact Whey from MP for some time. The reason I buy it is because it mixes and tastes good, the value for money cannot be compared to 'other' similar brands. I run ultra mountain marathons and love to make a big shake post run. Recovery never tasted so goodGoes Well With:Blend: Milk or water, a banana, figs, seeds, oats and almonds.... one yummy shake :)
Have this after training.....works for me...good gains anybody has increased...would recommend to anybodyGoes Well With:Hard TRAINING
Really like this protein, I've tried a few that are good protein macro against low carb and fat and this is a great combo. The price is good and I love the flavour! I generally use water and this is just as good a flavour with it rather than with milk! I usually have one first thing in the morning then post training and works well for me. Just need to make my way through the flavours now!
Been using for the past two months seeing big improvements, cant fault
Overall I would give this a solid 5 stars. I have always used maxi muscle for protein but after being recommended to this site and doing a fair bit of research I stumbled across this impact blend. Can not fault it. It was worth every penny. Over the past few weeks I have seen a noticeable increase in size. This mixes perfectly in a shaker but when trying to mix it in a glass it does prove difficult to get out the lumps. The taste is delicious also. If i didn't know any better i would think that it was just Nesquick, yes its that good. I had the chocolate flavour and can't get enough. For the best taste I use milk; I rarely use water with it unless I take the mix to work with me. I will be definitely purchasing this in the future and will stay with this site, cheap prices maximum results. I would recommend this to all of you who are trying to gain! Goes Well With:Milk
This protein is unbeatable for value. I usually order unflavoured which is nice after a couple of weeks of initial face pulling and moaning. This time I went for "chocolate smooth" As It Was On Offer and was shocked by how sweet it tastes. I think MP needs to work on there flavouring as anyone with a decent diet will know what I mean. But I can't give it any less than four stars because it's such an effective product. Please work on flavouring until then it's unflavoured every time for me.Goes Well With:Accompany with a big bowl of hearty porridge for a perfect breakfast.
this protein is excellent i got excelent recovery from it. before i was using impact whey protein now i am using this one and it is amazing better protein for same value thanksGoes Well With:arginine
Tastes really good and mixes well. Great value for money. Overall great product. Goes Well With:Goes really well with creatine monohydrate and dextrose.
Love the impact blend, mixes great and the Rasberry taste good, im also getting good results after a couple of months use.
I normally have Impact Whey Protein, not Impact Blend, but this was on offer so thought I would give it a go. I went with the same flavour, chocolate smooth, but the two flavours are completely different. This has a really chemical edge to it. I will be going back to Impact Whey Protein a soon as this batch is done, as it has more protein per serving, and tastes much better.
I buy this product regularly - its great value, high quality and gives great results. What more could you ask for?
The raspberry Impact Blend shake tasted dull, the flavour wasn't rich, there was only a slight hint of flavour. Hopefully the taste will be improved later on. Goes Well With:Water, milk.
Excellent product profile. Mixes with ease and is really smooth, Banana is not overpowering with 2 scoops and tastes really nice. The milkshake is quite thin which I like. Overall I highly recommend this product and will be buying again. Wont shop anywhere else.
This is an excellent product and mixes well, I rate it up there with all the needlessly expensive brands on the market.Goes Well With:Creatine
Decent protein shake. Quite thin in texture though so as soon have to keep the water mix right down otherwise it tastes a bit odd. I think its doing the trick though
It is not as thick as tue whey which is what i normally use - Taste was ok - i got on a special offer so im hoping that this works as well as my true Whey. It is usually more expesive and has allot more in it than my true whey . I would have hoped for more flavours but i have gone for bannana and it tastes nice. I use full skimmed milk and it is thin so i wouldnt like to try iwiht waterGoes Well With:CLA
First time trying my protein product, good taste, mixes well in a shaker, huge bag will last ages well worth the money! Only bad thing to say is that it needs a lot less water than it says on the description, the advice given makes it a little watery, but great protein, does it's job well Goes Well With:Banana fruit Peanut butter Yoghurt
Great product Really effective Will be buying more Goes Well With:Water and milk Good diet
Really effective, tastes good and mixes wellGoes Well With:Milk and or water
Order arrived before end of delivery window. Product mixes well and tastes great Have trained hard using this product and put on 1kgGoes Well With:Milk
I normally use standard Impact Whey, but decided to give this a go because it was on sale. The taste isn't as strong as Impact Whey and it makes for a lighter shake. Takes a good 30 seconds in a shaker to blend down, but it does give a smooth shake with no lumps, grainy bits or residue in the shaker.
Brought this because I was slightly disappointed by the last batch of the standard whey I brought...massive difference. Much less bloating, greater mixability, incomparable taste and just generally far superior product. Worth the extra investment.Goes Well With:Water, nutrigreens
Excellent taste and mixes well. Good value for money if you want a basic protein powder.
Nice tasting shake which supplies quality protein. Mixes well with and also a good addition to pancakes, oats, yoghurts. Would certainly buy this product againGoes Well With:milk, pancakes, oats, yoghurts
A quality product at a great price. Would definitely recommend and will be buying again. Tastes good and mixes really well in a shaker with water.Goes Well With:Water or milk
This is the first protein powder I've bought for myself so am no expert but based on the shakes I've been given in the past in terms of taste and consistency I was prepared for the worst ..but this is great, the taste (banana) is actually pretty good and it mixes fine without much effort, even with cold water. Too early to tell how effective it'll be but all good so far!Goes Well With:Water, porridge oats
I must say vanilla is the one, tastes great, delivery was prompt even around Xmas could ask for more and price is more than competitive.Goes Well With:Peanut butter and a banana ultimate snack between meals.
Bought a few pouches of this in the January sale, chocolate smooth flavour tastes great. Mix it with HMB and creatine powder and take before and after workouts. Impressed with the effects and quick recovery period. Great stuff.Goes Well With:HMB and Creatine
Not a bad mix and flavour - not overly special but worth money
A great product if you want to achieve your goals faster.
Firstly I have to say I bought 9kg of this in the sale at a great price and after using impact whey for a while thought it was worth a go . I was certainly not dissappointed the taste (strawberry ) is the best I have ever tasted and I have been through a few brands over the years .As for results as long as you have a decent diet with lots of varied protein sources I'm sure this will make a great addition to your overall goals as I'm sure it will to mine . So if you are looking for a great blend of concentrate/isolate to get those extra grams of protein in throughout the day I would def recommend this 10/10Goes Well With:Creatine mono Beta alanine Alpha men


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Illinois Servitude and Emancipation Records (1722–1863)
This database includes approximately 3,400 names found in governmental records involving the servitude and emancipation of Africans and, occasionally, Indians in the French and English eras of colonial Illinois (1722–1790) and African-Americans in the American period of Illinois (1790–1863). The Archives extracted the names of servants, slaves, or free persons and masters, witnesses, or related parties from selected governmental records to produce this database. After searching the database, researchers can see an abstract of the record by clicking the record number of the appropriate entry. Currently the following records are included in this database:
- Bond County — Board of Supervisors' Minutes, 1817
- Edwards County — Servitude and Emancipation Record, 1815–1860
- Gallatin County — Servitude Register, 1815–1839
- Madison County — Servitude and Emancipation Register, 1805–1826; Emancipation Registers, 1830–1860
- Massac County — Emancipation Register, 1849–1855
- Pope County — Servitude Register, 1816–1819
- Randolph County — Record Book 1, 1736–1782; Deed Record J-M, 1797–1815; Servitude and Emancipation Registers, 1809–1863; Kaskaskia Manuscripts, 1714–1816
- St. Clair County — Registre of Insinuations, 1737–1769; Record of Auction of Charleville Estate, 1782; Deed Record A-C, 1790-1796, 1800–1813; Servitude Register, 1805-1832, 1846–1863; Slave Registration Files, 1807–1849; Emancipation Register, 1812–1843
- Union County — Emancipation Register, 1835–1844
- U.S. General Land Office, Kaskaskia District — Board of Commissioners Transcripts of Documents Collected, 1722–1814
- Publications — Alvord, Clarence Walworth, ed. Cahokia Records, 1778–1790. Springfield: Illinois State Historical Library, 1907; Norton, Margaret Cross, ed. Illinois Census Returns, 1810,1818. Springfield: Illinois State Historical Library, 1935; ______, ed. Illinois Census Returns, 1820. Springfield: Illinois State Historical Library, 1934.
Document Type
The following list provides brief descriptions of the kinds of documents involving servitude and emancipation found in the records listed above:
- Bill of Sale — Bills of sale record the sale, trade, or transfer of Negro and Indian slaves through private sales and public auctions.
- Birth — Although birth records were not usually kept for slaves or indentured servants, the recording of birth information was sometimes coincidental with the creation of other types of records.
- Census — Information is included from the Illinois censuses for 1810, 1818, and 1820 for slaves and free persons of color.
- Divorce — This divorce settlement grants female slave, Hannah, to the wife.
- Donation — During the French colonial period in Illinois, notaries recorded donations or gifts of property and chattels, given upon marriage or certain other occasions, often with legal conditions attached.
- Emancipation — Emancipation records include both manumissions and evidences or affidavits of freedom.
- Estate — Records of the settlement of estates often involved the sale or disposition of slaves or servants.
- Guardianship — These records involve the appointment of a guardian for minors.
- Indenture — Indentures record agreements between masters and servants for periods from 1 to 99 years.
- Inventory — The inventories of the estates of deceased French slaveholders often listed the slaves belonging to the deceased.
- Lease — French slaveholders sometimes leased the services of their slaves at public auction or by private contract.
- Marriage — Slaves occasionally appeared in French marriage contracts. A few marriages were recorded for Negroes in the records indexed for this database.
- Mortgage – French slaveholders occasionally mortgaged slaves.
- Other — Records falling into this miscellaneous category include financial items, such as receipts, contracts, agreements, and debts; records of runaway slaves; and court records concerning slaves charged with various crimes.
- Registration — Beginning in 1805, persons transporting Negroes or mulattoes into the Indiana Territory were required to register them with the clerk of the court of Common Pleas. In 1809 the Illinois Territory, created from the western portion of the Indiana Territory, adopted Indiana territorial law.
- Will — Slaves and free Negroes were mentioned occasionally in wills.
For an unofficial and uncertified copy of the original or published record, please provide the following information: name of county; servant or slave, and other party; date of entry; and file, volume and/or page number of record. Many of the documents, especially for the colonial period, fail to give any name or only provide a given name for the slave or servant. For those documents lacking the slave's or servant's name, the researcher can locate an entry if the name of the owner, witness or related party is known. As a result of limitations on staff research time, the Archives can do no more than two name searches per request. If you would like an unofficial and uncertified copy of the record, please include your mailing address. Please contact:
Illinois State Archives
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Margaret Cross Norton Building
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One hundred forty-nine years ago today, West Virginia became the nation's 35th state. Often since then it has seemed as if one of our primary functions within the Union is to provide a recognizable (to some, at least) region on which other Americans could look down.
Yet today, as we have for many years, we West Virginians will celebrate statehood. We know our critics - at best, misinformed and at worst, prejudiced - are wrong.
State newspapers were instrumental in our region's separation from Virginia and, later, recognition as a separate state. Newspaper leaders then were convinced that West Virginia's was among the brightest stars on our national flag. Though the United States has grown much and in many ways since then, we still believe that.
Our forested hollows, windswept mountaintops and majestic river valleys are inhabited by a people as diverse, rugged, hard-working and independent-minded as any in the country. Here, fairness and compassion - we call it "neighborliness" - are ways of life.
Of course, we Mountain State residents have made mistakes during the past century and a half. We have paid dearly for some.
And of course, not everyone who resides here lives up to our own self-image as West Virginians.
But we have done great things, too. We have served as the nation's powerhouse for generations. We have sacrificed far more than our share in sending our sons and daughters off to defend the United States. We have been leaders in many ways in racial and religious tolerance. We are determined to preserve our wild places, to the point we are one of the East Coast's most beloved playgrounds. And during recent years we have shown, both as West Virginia families and as a state government, that we know how to be responsible with money.
Severe challenges face us during the next several years. It is impossible to say how we will face them. Perhaps more mistakes lie ahead. Or, we may give our fellow Americans even more lessons in how to cope with adversity.
Whatever our struggles and regardless of our differences, our lives here have taught us ours is a state worth celebrating and defending - quite simply because we live in one of the most beautiful places on earth, among some of the most wonderful people we know.
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MADISON TOWNSHIP - A Saturday morning traffic accident on East Liverpool Road left a Lisbon-area woman dead and her two young female passengers hospitalized.
Kelly E. Clark, 35, of Churchill Road, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Columbiana County Coroner's Office, according to a news release issued by the Ohio Highway Patrol.
The accident occurred at 7:53 a.m. on East Liverpool Road, east of Y & O Road. Clark was eastbound in a 2001 GMC Jimmy when she went off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and overturned, with the SUV coming to rest on its wheels in a field at Hellbender Bluff Park.
The patrol said two juvenile passengers were taken by ambulance to the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown, and their conditions are not known.
It was snowing at the time. Clark was not wearing a seatbelt, but her passengers were. The accident is still under investigation.


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Local man concerned about intrusive government
April 1, 2013
Ken Cochran, 63, of Williamsport, has lived in the area his entire life....
erik - I guess Bushie and his patriot act which began the worst intrusiveness doesn't count, right? It's BOTH parties and until you sheep wake up, it's going to get worse.
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wwhic**** - "If you're doing what is required for good reason, you have nothing to hide." Really? I don't believe this country was founded on that ideal - if you have nothing to hide what are you worried about? So, guilty until proven innocent?
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Let's add to the DEA issues, the fact that the Obama Administration thinks they can use drones over your house and peer inside. They think they can kill you with that drone, despite their weak denials.
Lastly, the Justice Department thinks it can snoop your e-mail and financial records as it sees fit.
PS: All the above started under President Obama.
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there is nothing wrong with the dog warden coming to your door. wtf??? if you give two craps about the dog you own, you WOULD have a tag on it and you wouldnt MIND the warden knocking on your door. he cant come in without a warrant, nor should he. hes not a cop, however, he has ever right to ask to see Fidos tag.. the one that came here was very pleasant and easy going. i dont put the tags on my dogs because it stains her white fur, and his makes a lot of jingle noise, but they hang right by the front door for warden to see quickly. he was here and gone within two minutes. for the dogs well being you SHOULD have a license for fido. if he gets lost, they can locate YOU by the tag and county ID on the tag. doh good idea!!
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oh who ISNT concerned about the govt and their focus on making money for themselves. more and more nowdays the govt is getting more and more intrusive.... and money hungry.. but heck with us little people that put them there, unless of course we have a big bank account and support their beliefs LOL
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"Senior citizen believes in democracy and the 4th amendment."
Please let this be an April fool's joke.
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Go back to the donut shop Ken. You and the boys will figure it all out soon, I'm sure.
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They can KNOCK and TALK and thats what the dog catcher is going to do.
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As a Federal Government I agree. If this article is even remotely about people going to door to door to make sure dogs have tags, I disagree. If you're doing what is required for good reason, you have nothing to hide.
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"Cochran is against officials entering private residences without a search warrant for any reason.
"Nobody has the right to come knock on my door and demand to enter my home unless I am causing a problem for the public," Cochran said.
"If you want to enter my house, you better have a search warrant," he added."
Try telling that to the DEA...when your place is one (of many), where they've gotten the wrong address...and, come "No Knockin'".
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Started getting really bad with the Patriot Act and has continued on with NDAA and DHS. Someday enough people will wise up.
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Beautiful walking country with superb views of the Churfirsten, Säntis, Glarner and Schwyzer Alps. Atzmännig also offers fun for all the family with a summer toboggan, trampoline, Nautic Jet jump and Monza railway for kids as well as an extensive children's playground.
Atzmännig has 8 km of pistes for both beginners and experienced skiers and snowboarders. Night skiing is also available from Wednesday to Friday - snow conditions permitting, of course. Night skiing followed by a delicious fondue in the cosy Brustenegg ski hut is an especially popular combination. Atzmännig also has its own ski and snowboard school.


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It is before dawn, and Mike Amato, the retired superintendent of the city of Durango water-treatment plant, is sitting in the driver�s seat of the Disabled American Veterans SUV doing paperwork under pale yellow light.
Outside, it�s cool and quiet in the parking lot of La Plata Electric Association headquarters in Bodo Industrial Park, where the SUV is parked when not in use.
Amato, the barrel-chested son of an Italian immigrant, is a volunteer driver for the �vet van,� which makes twice-weekly trips to Albuquerque to take veterans to medical appointments at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital there. Although there is a clinic for veterans in Durango, it provides little more than primary care, and to see most any specialist, veterans must make a 12-hour (or more) round trip to Albuquerque.
On this spring morning, the first passenger to arrive is Brian Messick, an Army veteran in his early 50s who has an abscessed tooth.
�The pain is excruciating,� he says.
After leaving Durango, the next stop is a gas station in Bloomfield, where Amato, an Air Force veteran, picks up another veteran, Dixie Van Druff, a Kirtland, N.M., resident who served in the Navy in the early �70s. She�s going to the hospital for a procedure and will stay overnight. Her daughter is with her.
Amato, who is talkative and chipper despite the early hour, enthuses, �It�s an honor to drive you guys and a privilege.�
The vets share stories � Messick was stationed in Germany during the Cold War, Amato was a nuclear-weapons specialist in Colorado and Van Druff was in New Orleans.
Messick says his son is in the Army and had served in Afghanistan.
�A lot of returning soldiers � my son was an example � they said they had no problems,� he says during a conversation about post-traumatic stress disorder.
His son, who in some ways found being home harder than being at war, re-enlisted after returning.
�I said, �I knew you were going to do it,�� he said.
Amato, who drives about once a month, says sometimes he has one passenger, sometimes five. Some he sees fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, but he suspected many young veterans are resisting seeking services.
�A lot of service people ... they�re just too proud. (They say), give it to the person that needs it,� he says.
After a pit stop in Cuba, N.M., we arrive at the VA hospital in Albuquerque. He drops off Messick and Van Druff and goes to the designated parking area for DAV vans. There is a line of them from small towns all across New Mexico. Some are shiny new, like Durango�s, some are worn.
After more paperwork, he waits. First, he hits the hospital�s PX, which is like a mini Walmart. Next, the cafeteria, then the lobby, which is bustling.
From a seat in the waiting area, he takes it in. The atmosphere is like an aging, urban community center. Earlier, a mariachi band was playing in the tiny coffee shop, but now two long-haired baristas working the counter are listening to the Rolling Stones. Veterans, young and old, pass in wheelchairs, sometimes with whole families in tow.
�You see every manner of affliction,� Amato said. �Some just break your heart and they all did it to serve our country.�
About 1 p.m., Messick appears. They had pulled his tooth and given him medication. He�s elated the pain has receded.
On the drive home, Amato talks about career and family while Messick dozes in the back. During the course of the day, it�s become clear that, as a driver, he enjoys the proximity to raw humanity, to survivors who have dispensed with all need for pretense.
�You take a left turn or a right turn and your whole life can change,� he says. �I�ve always loved that about life.�


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By Kay Stephens
Steven Lutz of Portage did more than study this year at Penn State Altoona. He also hunted for a job.
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Penn State Altoona student Steven Lutz operates a factory assembly trainer at the Force Technology Center. Lutz said he spent probably 50 to 60 hours applying for jobs before accepting a position with Rockwell Automation.
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Penn?State Altoona student Steven Lutz shows a drone he built that can fly with a camera attached to the bottom of the unit.
"At the beginning of last semester, I was applying for two or three jobs a night," Lutz said. "I probably had 50 to 60 hours of actual job application time."
About two months ago, potential employers began calling Lutz, who was in the home stretch of finishing his bachelor's degree in electro-mechanical engineering technology. Then the job interview trips started.
"I was in New Jersey, Newport News in Virginia, Atlanta for Norfolk Southern and Milwaukee for Rockwell Automation," Lutz said.
Before donning a cap and gown for Saturday's commencement, he had his plans in order.
Lutz accepted a job with Rockwell Automation, and in June, he begins a company training program at a facility near Cleveland. After six months, he'll be ready for his assignment.
"They're an international company, so I could end up anywhere," Lutz said. "But they have locations all over the United States too, including Pittsburgh, which is where I'd like to be."
While graduating from college is an exciting milestone, it also prompts anxiety associated with looking for a job in a challenging economy.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers offered encouraging news in September when its survey identified employers planning to hire 13 percent more of the Class of 2013 than they hired from the Class of 2012.
However, that prediction was revised downward in April to only a 2.1 percent increase.
"The new projection is consistent with recent job reports that show job growth is less than anticipated," Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive director, said.
Labor Department data indicates an improving job picture for this year's collegians.
A few months after the Class of 2009 graduated, the labor department identified a 17.6 percent unemployment rate for those graduates. A few months after the Class of 2011 graduated with their bachelor's degrees, their unemployment rate was 13.5 percent.
While the follow-up unemployment rate for the Class of 2012 is not yet available, economists say it will be lower because of improvements in the national job picture.
The nation's employment rate has been improving, with April's rate reported at 7.5 percent. While that's just slightly less than the March rate of 7.6 percent, it marks a four-year low.
Searching for a job
Lutz said he thinks his job search was effective not only because he worked hard while in college, but also because he was willing to relocate.
"If you want a job around here, that's going to be a lot harder," Lutz said.
Emily Cook of Ebensburg, who's graduating today from St. Francis University, Loretto, with a master's degree in physician assistant science, said she is looking for a local job.
"I want to stay around here because my family is here," Cook said.
She also wants to work in orthopedic care.
"I've sent out maybe 10 or 15 resumes and cover letters," Cook said. "And if I can't find something around here, then I'll broaden my search area."
Some of the students in the program won't get job offers until they pass their upcoming certification exams, said Beth McGregor, associate director of career services at St. Francis. But a few months from now, based on past surveys showing that program with a 100 percent placement rate, they'll likely have jobs, McGregor said.
St. Francis tracks its graduates annually with a follow-up survey. For the last two years, the surveys have shown 95 to 96 percent of graduates, within six months of graduating, are either employed in their chosen field of study or enrolled in graduate school.
"About 26 or 27 percent of our students go on to graduate school - a pretty big percentage," McGregor said.
As for how students found their jobs, the survey results showed the Internet, friends and relatives, classified advertisements, internships, career fairs, on-campus interviews, professors and college network.
"They have to use many different strategies," McGregor said. "We tell them them that they've got to use the online sites and post their information on LinkedIn, but they should also go to job fairs, turn to staffing agencies, network through the people they know and grow that network through associations, professors and alumni. Most people find jobs through a connection."
St. Francis and nearby Mount Aloysius College teamed up in March to offer a job and internship fair at Mount Aloysius, where 71 employers sent representatives. Both colleges also post notices of additional fairs on their websites and offer workshops in resume writing and practice interviews.
"We assisted a lot of this year's seniors in job preparation efforts," Mount Aloysius College career services counselor Kristy Magee said. "We also pushed students to pursue internships, because these days, that seems to be a way for them to get a foot in the door."
Another student's job search
Penn State Altoona student Danny McLanahan said he didn't get a job with the company where he interned. But the work he did there will be similar to what he'll be doing as a mechanical engineer for Thru Tubing Solutions in Pittsburgh.
"They do fracking, oil field services related to fracking," the Breezewood-area resident said. "I'll be helping with some research and design work for new products, making presentations and whatever they assign me."
McLanahan said he attended career fairs, reviewed websites with job listings and emailed his career-related information to several potential employers.
"I had four other job offers, but this one had the best benefits and seemed to be the best fit for me," McLanahan said.
For those still in college, McLanahan has some advice on how to prepare for the future.
"Go to career fairs, even as early as your sophomore year," he said. "Get familiar with the process so you'll be less nervous in the future."
He also said his pair of internships and grades made him an attractive job candidate.
"I made some sacrifices and I worked my butt off," McLanahan said. "I spent my 21st birthday studying for a math test."
Other pursuits
The National Association of Colleges and Employers identifies educational services - schools, colleges, universities and training centers - as the industry that will hire the greatest number of this year's bachelor's degree graduates, regardless of major.
While the competition for local teaching jobs remains stiff, more opportunities may be available outside Pennsylvania.
For instance, Clark County School District in Nevada, the nation's fifth-largest school district, announced plans in March to hire about 2,000 teachers for the 2013-14 school year with money that it would save from an arbitrator's ruling allowing the district to lower teacher salaries to 2011-12 levels.
"As long as Nevada underfunds these schools, it will be a challenge to attract teachers here," union president Ruben Murillo told the Las Vegas Sun when the district announced its hiring plans.
McGregor said she and St. Francis collegians attended the Pittsburgh Education Recruitment Consortium job fair in March at the Monroeville Convention Center. The event attracts employers interested in hiring certified teachers and related professions.
"School districts from all over the country come to that fair," McGregor said. "And we tell our student teachers that they need to be open to teaching in other areas, that they may need to go to another state."
More than one organization has posted online information about teaching shortages in select states, sometimes based on newspaper articles, sometimes based on action that a school has initiated to attract candidates.
A research organization called DegreeCouncil.org in March identified five areas where collegians should look for teaching jobs due to shortages: Tulsa, Okla.; South Carolina; Mississippi; California; and the Dallas and Austin areas of Texas. But schools in select areas of Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Georgia and Florida have also been identified as areas in need of teachers.
Potential employers, salaries
Of four additional industries identified in the top hiring group for the Class of 2013 graduates, professional, scientific and technical services came in second. Health care and social assistance came in third. Federal, state and local government came in fourth. Finance and insurance came in fifth.
The association also compiled information about starting salaries for the Class of 2013 and reported improvements.
The Class of 2013 commands an overall starting salary of $44,928, up 5.3 percent over the average salary of $42,666 realized by the Class of 2012, the organization states in a summary of its annual survey released in April.
Engineering majors commanded the highest overall average starting salaries identified in the survey, at $62,535 for 2013 in comparison with $60,151 for 2012. Computer science majors came in second, at an overall average starting salary of $59,977 for 2013 in comparison to $57,529 for 2012.
Meanwhile, the average starting salary for health science majors took the biggest percentage jump of 9.4 percent, from $45,442 in 2012 to $49,713 for 2013, the association reported. Fueling the increase was not only the fact that nursing salaries rose 4.3 percent to $52,800, but also that general health sciences majors' salaries rose nearly 20 percent to $45,200.
Lutz said he accepted the job offer from Rockwell Automation "because it was the most attractive" he received. While it had the highest salary, another company offered better benefits, he said.
Other factors, he said, were the hours and type of work he'll be doing.
"I had worked with Rockwell machines here at Penn State Altoona, so I'll have some familiarity," he said.
The possibility of working in Pittsburgh also played a role in his decision, not only because of the city's sports teams but also because of the city's proximity to his hometown of Portage and to Altoona.
"My girlfriend has one more year at Penn State Altoona so if I go to work there, I would be close enough to drive [back to Altoona]."
For high school
The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center has a long history of promoting its hands-on classes as a route to enter the job market.
"One of our biggest supporters has been McLanahan's [in Hollidaysburg], and they're hiring every welder graduate we can provide them," counselor Mark Treese said.
Other classes, including those in culinary arts and retail-related work, also can lead to local jobs, he said.
The center's survey of its Class of 2012 identified a 90 percent placement rate and 10 percent unemployed.
Of the 90 percent, Treese said, 52 percent found jobs and 34 percent pursued further education. The other 4 percent entered the military.
Depends on what you want
Penn State Altoona student Diego Wu, who graduated Saturday with a bachelor's degree in biology, said he has been looking for jobs since March and has no offers.
"In my field, you usually go straight to grad school, and I'm not sure that's what I want," he said.
While his home is in New York, he said he would like to find a way to remain in Altoona and stay involved with the student affairs office at Penn State Altoona.
"I think my interest rests with becoming a student affairs professional," Wu said. "It's been an amazing experience going to school here."
Mirror Staff Writer Kay Stephens is at 946-7456.


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text: PWF Game#6: Stetson Steals One From Lipscomb January 25, 2013 Between Jan. 21 and Feb. 1, GoHatters.com is counting down the Top 10 Games in Patricia Wilson Field history... Countdown #6May 8, 2008, Home game #242Stetson 3, Lipscomb 2 Stetson and Lipscomb developed quite a rivalry over the years, and one of the reasons is because the two teams frequently met in the postseason. In 2007, the Hatters eliminated Lipscomb on the first day of the conference tournament, sending the disappointed Bisons home with an 0-2 mark. In fact, although Lipscomb had continued to improve its regular season standing year after year, the Bisons had yet to win a postseason game in the Atlantic Sun. In 2008 Lipscomb had its best season yet, finishing in a three-way tie for first and claiming the no. 1 seed for the conference tournament. The Hatters had a strong season as well, plus they were the defending champions, playing on their home field, and competing as the number two seed. Back in 2008, the tournament format required all six teams to play twice on the first day, once in the early set of three games and once more in the later set. Both Stetson and Lipscomb were bitten by the upset bug in their opening games, Lipscomb suffering a 3-2 loss to Gardner-Webb and Stetson falling by the same score to Campbell. Had the favorites won, the fifth seed and sixth seeds would have started the afternoon session with an elimination game. Instead, those bracket spots were filled by Lipscomb and Stetson, two teams that entered the day with high hopes of winning the conference title, now fighting for their lives in a do-or-die matchup. The Hatters, playing as the visiting team, got off to a great start in top of the first inning. A one-out triple by Nicole Forbes and a two-out single by Lindsay Wightman gave Stetson an early 1-0 lead. Lipscomb had a couple of early opportunities as well as the Bisons loaded the bases in the first and put runners on second and third in the second, but pitcher Amanda Lindsey was able to work out of trouble both times without any damage. The score remained 1-0 until the bottom of the fifth when the Bisons broke through behind a pair of singles, two walks, and an RBI ground out to grab a 2-1 lead. The Hatters were down to just six outs, and when the middle of the order went down quietly in the sixth, it appeared as though the Hatters' season might soon be over. In the top of the seventh, after lead-off batter Amanda Bailey lined out to short, Lindsey stepped to the plate attempting to help her own cause. The Hatter sophomore drove one out of the park to straight away center field and circled the bases with a dramatic game-tying home run. The Hatters still had work to do, and they got right to it. Leo Carreno worked a one out walk, but was then forced out at second when Amy Peters' bloop to left was alertly thrown in to second base by Sara Simons. With the top of the order up and two outs, head coach Frank Griffin decided to gamble and see if Peters could steal her way into scoring position. She did. That set the stage for Amy Joyce, who ripped a single back up the middle and immediately set Griffin's right arm in motion. Peters rounded third as Lauren Dortwegt's throw headed home and right on target. Catcher Jennifer Allsup received the throw and blocked nearly all of the plate, but Peters somehow found enough of an opening to slide her foot in under the tag. "I know I was 0-for-3 going into that last at bat and wondering why Coach Griffin didn't pinch hit for me," Joyce recalled. "I guess it was a good thing he didn't and he must have had confidence that I could get on base. I knew I needed to get on base and then leave it up to (Nicole) Forbes to get us in, but luckily I had a great hit and Petey scored! That was a crazy game!!!" The safe call from the home plate umpire brought jubilation from the Hatters' side as Joyce took second on the play. However, she was stranded there, and Lipscomb now had three outs left to try and tie the game. The drama was not over as Lipscomb put the tying and winning runs on base in the bottom of the seventh, but Lindsey got the last batter to pop out and the Hatters had survived with a 3-2 victory. "I understand the police are over here looking for Amanda Lindsey because she just stole that ballgame," Griffin said after the game. "What can I say, these kids never quit." Lipscomb did finally get a pair of postseason victories in 2009 and took home the A-Sun title in 2010, but Stetson's two-run comeback over the Bisons in the 2008 conference tournament ranks as the no. 6 Top Game in Patricia Wilson Field history. Print Friendly Version More Headlines


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Everyone knows what an eruption is. When a volcano blows its top and spews ash and lava from the cone, that's an eruption on a grand scale.
People prone to temper tantrums can erupt.
So can pop cans when shaken, then opened.
But there is a homophone of eruption that's not nearly as well known: irruption.
When applied to biology, irruption means a sharp increase in numbers. This term is probably most familiar to birders, many of whom eagerly anticipate irruptions of boreal songbirds.
Boreal refers to the vast belt of northern forest that covers much of Canada, Alaska and the northernmost United States. Sometimes referred to as taiga, the sprawling boreal forest blankets more than 1.5 billion acres in North America.
The boreal forest is home to several species of songbirds that specialize in feeding on the fruit of conifer (evergreen) trees, and other northern tree species such as birch.
Most boreal tree species are cyclical in their production of fruit; there are boom and bust years. It's the bust years that create interesting birding for Ohioans. A lack of food up north can send scads of winter finches and other boreal songbirds south into Ohio, and in some years these irruptions are especially noticeable.
The fall and winter of 2012 is shaping up to be a good invasion of boreal irruptive songbirds.
Leading the pack is the pine siskin. These little finches are closely related to American goldfinches and often share space with their yellower brethren at backyard feeders. Siskins are about the same size and shape as goldfinches, but are much browner and heavily striped with blurry brown streaks. Tinges of gold in the wings and tail are distinctive.
Pine siskins are turning up in big numbers all over Ohio, and dozens are descending on favored backyard feeding stations, especially those that stock thistle seed.
Red-breasted nuthatches also have appeared en masse. These dinky tree gleaners resemble the more familiar year-round resident white-breasted nuthatch, but are an inch shorter and weigh half as much. They also sport a bold black line through the eye and are washed with cinnamon-orange underneath.
Red-breasted nuthatches are particularly fond of suet, and slapping a cake of the fatty meat byproduct to a tree trunk may lure these interesting visitors from the North Woods.
Other possible boreal visitors to the backyard feeders include common redpoll, evening grosbeak, purple finch and red crossbill.
If you don't already have one, get a good bird field guide so you can better identify strangers that appear at the feeders. Keep those feeders stocked, too, and prepare for heftier seed bills if you are inundated by siskins or other boreal finches. Hungry packs of these feathered piglets can make mincemeat of vast quantities of seed in short order.
A short-term spike in the bird feeding budget may be worth it, though - it isn't every year we experience these feathered invaders from the North.
Jim McCormac is a wildlife specialist with Ohio
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Decision does not discount merits of Amylin's case, but it does not award injunctive relief.[raven-Fotolia.com]
A U.S. District Court has lifted a temporary restraining order on Eli Lilly that was issued on May 26 in response to a lawsuit brought against the company by Amylin Pharmaceuticals. It denied Amylin's request for a preliminary injunction on the Lilly diabetes sales force and other relief.
On May 16, Amylin said that it had filed a case against Lilly because the latter's collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) conflicted with Amylin's relationship with Lilly. Amylin and Lilly have an almost 10-year partnership centered on commercializing the now FDA-approved injectable diabetes drug Byetta® (exenatide) and the long-acting exenatide formulation Bydureon™, which has yet to be approved in the U.S. but was recommended for approval in Europe in April.
One of the drugs covered under Lilly and BI's type 2 diabetes drug deal, signed in January, is the oral dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor linagliptin, which Amylin says will directly compete with exenatide products. Linagliptin is currently under regulatory review in Europe and Japan, and received FDA approval on May 3.
Amylin is seeking a preliminary and permanent injunction to stop Lilly from using the same sales force to sell both exenatide and linagliptin. Commenting on the most recent court decision, Amylin says, "Amylin continues to believe that Lilly's conduct violates our diabetes collaboration agreements, is anticompetitive, and limits patients' treatment options.
"It is important to note that the Court's decision did not make any findings on the merits of our claims but merely declines to award injunctive relief based on the conclusion that monetary damages would be sufficient," the company pointed out. "We intend to vigorously pursue the litigation to enforce our legal and contractual rights."
Lilly of course was pleased with the decision, stating, "We have complied with our contractual obligations under our agreements with Amylin and done so in a manner fully consistent with all applicable laws," Robert A. Armitage, svp and general counsel for Lilly, says. "We believe that Amylin's allegations against Lilly are entirely without merit, and we fully expect to prevail in this litigation."
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Published in the Oct. 16, 2012, Tomahawk Leader:
This hasty wolf season (Act 169) is based on fraud – not science – and should be scrapped.
The federal government named "Tribes" and "wildlife professionals" (scientists) to manage wolves. Legislators Suder and Rivard are neither – yet authored the "Wolf Management Act." An expert said, "We were not consulted by the authors of Act 169 or during secret drafting of the rules" that "risk an unsustainable harvest."
In surveys (in and out of wolf range), the majority accepts a "season designed to reduce depredation," targeting problem wolves in farm/wood areas – satisfying farmers, the public, experts and tribal leaders. Careful and selective population reduction is right and honest.
But no. Wisconsin chooses to satisfy a small fraction of hunters.
Politicians (ignorant of species' preservation) prefer bear hound hunters (hostile to wolves) as consultants, writing inferior legislation. Threatening hunters who will "not harass wolves" in exchange for "dog payments" for hound depredation claims. Taxpayers are forced into this "agreement," paying almost 1/2 million dollars so far. Favored legislated payments the public opposes.
Indiscriminate statewide killing does nothing to help farmers and everything to help "frustrated" hunters, eager to kill a wolf for no valid reason except for fun, a wolf hat or wall hanging – or revenge for being protected.
Wolves are separate, a unique valuable species. Expert involvement was imperative.
Suder and Rivard claim Act 169 addresses depredation. False.
To support this hasty season, depredation is deceptively exaggerated. Verified livestock depredation involves a small amount of farms and wolves, costing only $15,500 last year. The only compensation payments the public supports. But we also paid $191,000 for "missing calves" (alleged, requiring no evidence of wolves). Lax compensation rules enable fraud –rules that "concern" the Department of Natural Resources. Last year, an unbelievable 257 calves "disappeared" (higher than all missing calves since 1985). Normally the number ranges from 0 to 25. The DNR told me "two farms had skewed the numbers." This suspiciously bloated wolf damage year comes right before Suder and Rivard introduce a wolf season bill.
Human threat is deceptively exaggerated. It actually is almost nonexistent. …
Wolves' impact on deer is misperceived or actually lied about. Wolves have a scientifically proven positive effect on deer. Fact: deer have more than doubled since wolf migration. Wolves suppress disease and eliminate weaklings – strengthening the deer herd. Wolves eat a meager amount of deer (800 wolves eat about 14,000 deer annually). They keep deer moving, avoiding over-browsing, maintaining biodiversity. Some hunters need to stop blaming wolves for unsuccessful hunts when they are not willing to look harder to find deer that are there – 1.14 million of them.
In the recent Kroll Report (ordered by Gov. Walker), Wisconsin hunters were criticized for wanting more deer, so many the herd would destroy the landscape. (The governor and legislators don't mention this admonishment.)
Key legislators acted secretly, dishonestly and undemocratically to achieve this harsh, aggressive season and do not deserve public office. Public trust has been broken.
Shirley Clements
Fond du Lac
(Vacations in the Tomahawk area)


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Frisco Community Parade grand marshals announced
Grand marshals for Saturday's Frisco Community Parade will be Frisco City Council member and U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Tim Nelson and Vietnam veteran and U.S. Army Sgt. Carlos Liscano.
The parade, which celebrates Veterans Day and community spirit, begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Main Street and FC Dallas Stadium. Parade entries will travel east on Main Street through historic downtown to North County Road.
"It's fitting that this year's parade theme is 'Welcome Home' since council member Tim Nelson just returned from his tour in Afghanistan," said Mayor Maher Maso, who is honorary chairman of the parade committee. "We're also marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and those who served, including our own Carlos Liscano, Vietnam vet, longtime resident, community servant and volunteer."
Road closures: Main Street will be closed between World Cup Way and Dogwood Street while Frisco Street will be closed between Technology Drive and Main Street between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Traffic will not be able to cross from one side of Main Street to the other along the parade route. Click here for a map of road closures. Click here for alternate routes.
The grand marshals: Nelson returned home this week after being deployed in November 2011 to Afghanistan with the 980th Engineer Battalion to support Operation Enduring Freedom. He is an Iraq war veteran and has served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 23 years. He was elected to the Frisco City Council, Place 5, in May 2011. Sgt. Liscano served the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1968. He was awarded the Bronze Star for service in Vietnam. Liscano moved to Frisco in 1968. Through the years, he has mentored Frisco ISD students, served as post commander of Frisco's VFW Post and is credited with helping establish the city's public Memorial Day service.
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DUNKIRK – City Councilwoman Stephanie Kayak continues to pursue the cost of overtime for the city's Department of Public Works.
Kayak asked Mayor A.J. Dolce during a Council meeting this week to look into two instances where overtime charges were added to the payroll.
She told the mayor that a minor snowstorm Nov. 24 resulted in 56 hours of overtime for the DPW.
The mayor said he addressed that issue with DPW Supervisor Tony Gugino and asked that more than one opinion be received before crews go out salting streets.
Kayak said the second overtime was 22 hours, as a result of blinds and windows being cleaned. She said the city hired a service for this work at a cost of $1,400, and she did not know why city employees could not be present during regular hours instead of overtime during the cleaning process.
The mayor pledged to review the questions.
In other matters, the shared-services agreement with the Town of Dunkirk for police services from city patrols was extended for another six months, at a cost of $1,500.
Wendy Spinuzza, of Fredonia, who has been acting as an independent contractor for the city's projects that benefit low- to moderate-income families, had her contract increased for six months.
The contract pays her $612.50 per week through the Community Development Block Grant program.


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EVs are still relatively rare in the U.S. compared to hybrids that
are rather commonplace, but there are a few ready to hit the streets
including the Nissan Leaf. Now Ford has announced that its electric
Transit Connect vans are ready
to ship.
Transit Connect is a commercial delivery van that just happens to be
plug-in EV. The Transit started shipping Tuesday of this week and
Ford estimates that the Transit EV will make up about half of its
total EV sales over the next decade.The Transit EV is sized
well for corporate fleets according to The
Detroit News.
The electric Transit Connect will sell for $57,400 and has a range of
80 miles on a full charge. The vehicle will have a 10-year 120,000
mile warranty. That warranty length is typical for commercial
vehicles. Ford plans to produce 600 to 700 Connect EV vans this year
and then start producing the vehicles in Europe as well next
year.The van is targeting the small business and fleet
operator that knows a defined route that will fit into the 80-mile
range of the Connect. The DOT considers the average distance traveled
each day by a commercial vehicle to be 41 miles.Ford's Sherif
Marakby, director for electrification and engineering, said, "You
could view the commercial market as ideal. Drivers know the routes
and the driving is predictable." Interestingly,
Ford's major rival GM is not looking to the commercial market for its
EVs. GM is looking to the consumer market with hybrids and its
extended range electric vehicle known as the Volt. GM plans to
launch pure
EVs in China, but those vehicles may not come to America.
quote: but the OP doing the math using $3/gallon over a 10 year term is deeply flawed. I expect a gallon to be double that price or more by the end of that time period.
quote: This vehicle is a fashion statement
quote: Honestly, providing a long warranty on a vehicle using brand new tech like this is going to drive quite a lot of sales IMHO regardless of the price.


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5 Unexpected Causes of Awkward Conversations With Your Kids
Quick question: at what age did you find out what a "blowjob" is? And who told you?
I'm going to guess about 1% of you heard it when your parents sat down to discuss it in a rational, adult way. About 50% of you heard it on TV, or in a movie, or in a book, the rest heard it from a friend on the playground.
It'll be the same for your kids -- as a parent, you don't get to sit down and say, "Today little Timmy has reached the age where he is ready to hear about blowjobs," and come up with a strategy for fighting through that incredibly awkward conversation. No, it will come out of the blue, like a Mike Tyson left hook that catches you while you're still going over the fight strategy with your trainer, six months before the bout.
You'll wake up thinking, "Holy shit, I expected a ring and a referee." And that's when you realize that you're playing by his rules, and that match starts when he goddamn says so. You can get blindsided at any moment by things like...
#5. Cable Commercials on Female Masturbation Techniques
As you can guess, the sex talk comes up earlier than every parent expects, and the discussion never goes the way you planned it out in your head. You do your best to explain the biological side, because they need to know that, but without being cold and clinical about it. You want to talk about love, and paint their first time as "special." It doesn't matter how liberal or conservative a parent you are, nobody wants to picture their kid going on a fuck-crazy rampage before they're even old enough to drive a car.
But what most adults tend to leave out are the fine, messy details. That's where this commercial comes in.
That's an ad for a vibrator that my kids saw on Comedy Central. In the middle of the day. The short story is that they're able to get away with it because they say "massager" instead of "vibrator." And they never show the product out of the box. They claim that the sexual message is "subtle."
Now, my point isn't that the ad should be censored. It' just that the ad's "subtlety" is what caused my boys (12 and 10) to ask why a machine meant to massage would "blow a person's hair back." My first instinct as a parent was to tell them that it was because it gave really good massages. But the problem with that is the end of the commercial where the wife tells the husband, "We got three!" And the husband responds with a fist-pump and yells, "SWEET!" To a couple of young boys it meant that both men and women couldn't wait to dive into their soul-calming, relaxing massages, courtesy of Trojan.
"Oh, look, it's kind of pointy so you can get between your shoulder blades easier."
But before I opened my mouth, my human side slapped me in the face and reminded me that if I told them that, their next question would be directed at their mother, and it would end with the words, "...for Christmas?" And just like that, I was explaining the dirty intricacies of clitoral stimulation to two people who just found out the truth about Santa a few short years ago.
It's at this point that you realize your original "where babies come from" talk was devoid of the words "orgasm," "masturbation," or "horny" even though all three of those are staples of what sex is actually about. You skipped over the part about how sometimes a person finds themselves needing to just "bust out a quick one" while nobody else is around.
Suddenly, all of that sugary, educational, PG-rated talk of procreation "between a husband and wife" gets amended like a Constitution for the country "Various States of Fucking." And "the birds and the bees" takes a permanent backseat in their minds. The new, more adult lesson being, "There are many different ways to cause ejaculation."
I'm saying it won't be long before they can identify this man on sight.
And while we're on the subject of sex...
#4. A Show About Cars and Prostitution Hierarchy
My regular readers know that I let my kids play adult games like Grand Theft Auto if I'm in the room with them. We're a pretty open family, and they've shown me that they can be trusted to not steal my car and go rampaging around town. They know it's a game. What they don't do is take part in the sex missions because they're still at the age where sexual content is icky. So when my ten year old asked me what "pimp missions" were, he was satisfied with the explanation, "It's a sex thing." He skipped them and happily went back to shooting cocaine-dealing gang members in the face.
Fast forward a few days, and you'll find him sitting with a baffled look as he watches an episode of Pimp My Ride, a show on MTV where they take shitty cars and turn them into hotrods.
Via MTV.com
And then eat them.
"So, wait," he said as they installed Lamborghini style doors on a shitty Lovebug. "The pimp missions in GTA let me customize my own car? Why'd you tell me it was a sex thing?"
I stared in frozen horror at the thought of what he was about to learn, and with a deep sigh, I said, "Go get your brother. I don't want him hearing a grapevine version of this later from you."
And just like that, a show about modifying cars had turned into me explaining what a prostitute is. And how they sometimes use pimps to not only take care of the financial aspect, but to provide protection for the women. And how dressing flamboyantly was a means of attracting other prostitutes to work for them because it let them know that 1) they were indeed pimps, and 2) their wealth showed that they could do the job. And how over the years the word "pimp" took on a more general definition that stood for coolness and flamboyancy.
"So being a pimp is cool?"
Add another hour to the conversation where we're now talking about the fact that most pimps aren't glamorous rockstars, driving $100,000 cars and dining with celebrities. But in fact, most pimps are in and out of jail several times per year. And many of them beat the shit out of the women they "employ." And many of them also sell and do hardcore narcotics.
Now part of this is my fault for letting them play a game that features pimping in the first place. But you have to understand that even if they had never played it, hearing the title "Pimp My Ride" is enough to spark questions from kids their age. They just heard three words, and they only know the definition of two of them. It's inevitable that they ask what that word means. And if you give them some bullshit answer like, "It means customizing cars," they're going to start using it at school, oblivious to what it actually means.
And make no mistake, when they find out the actual definition, they're going to think you're a complete dumbass. "Pfft. Our dad didn't even know what the word 'pimp' means."
#3. Space Documentaries That Tell Them They're Going to Die
I'm a huge space buff, and as my kids grow older, they're gaining interest as well. Now, when I sit down to watch a documentary on black holes, they're right there with me instead of rolling their eyes and disappearing into the other room to shoot each other in the balls with rubber bands.
But there's a problem. My oldest son is a worrier by nature. We have to be very careful how we phrase things around him because he can take a simple offhanded observation like, "This is tornado weather," and turn it into, "A tornado is coming right now, and we're all going to fucking die!"
"Why, dear God, did we choose to live in an abandoned barn?!"
Those of you who watch space documentaries already see the problem. The majority of them are either entirely about or include a segment about how the Earth could end without a moment's notice, and there would be nothing we could do to prevent it. The most popular of these being a life-obliterating asteroid (or what I like to call "The Assteroid") and how NASA is working on methods of deflecting it, should one appear.
What my son hears is, "NASA is working on ways to deflect the asteroid that will be butt-fucking the Earth in our near future." So that spurs a very long conversation about "near-miss" objects and the low chances of a pinpoint collision. Like any almost-teenager, he takes my word at face value. And then Googles it when I'm out of the room.
Do me a favor and Google just the word "asteroid" right now and count how many sensationalistic articles and websites there are on the first page alone... all proclaiming our immediate or eventual doom. Now try "asteroid hitting the earth."
Feel free to look through all 1.7 million results at your leisure.
And that's the thing about these conversations. They are never straight forward, cookie-cutter speeches that you can stamp "DISCUSSED" on and file away from your parental inbox. In this situation, his research has now brought him to the 2012 doomsday nutjobs, and to a child all of their arguments sound like actual facts -- not the crazed ravings of dipshits who have no understanding of science on even the most remedial level.
You have to remember that to a kid, an adult's word is gospel. Everything they know, they've learned from an adult. If they do or say something that's incorrect, it's usually an adult who corrects them, so it's very easy for a child to just assume that when an adult relays information, that information is indisputable. And it's only when you're knee-deep in the second hour of explaining that a planet called Nibiru doesn't exist and it's not going to slam into the Earth, that you realize you're going to have to spend twice that long trying to break it to him gracefully that some adults are full of shit.
And no matter what they say, you should just automatically assume that they are wrong.
And then spend the rest of his adolescence hoping he doesn't think you're one of them.


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The BrainSpan Atlas incorporates gene activity or expression (right) along with anatomical reference atlases (left) and neuroimaging data (not shown) of the mid-gestational human brain. Here the TGIF1 gene is highlighted. [NIH]
A consortium that is building a comprehensive three-dimensional atlas of the developing human brain has released its first major report. Published April 3 in Nature, the report details progress on the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded resource, which is called the BrainSpan Atlas of the Developing Human Brain.
BrainSpan highlights the transcriptome—when and where genes are turned on in the brain. In particular, BrainSpan integrates gene activity information with anatomical reference atlases and neuroimaging data.
This first iteration of the BrainSpan project, which was undertaken by the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle, aims to profile gene activity throughout the course of brain development. Besides analyzing the transcriptome, it presents the anatomy of the human brain during mid-term pregnancy.
"Many neuropsychiatric diseases are likely the result of abnormal brain development during prenatal life," said lead author Ed Lein, Ph.D., of the Allen Institute. "An anatomically precise molecular atlas of the brain during this time period is a first step to understanding how the human brain develops normally and what can go wrong."
Although animal studies have provided invaluable insights in the basic mechanisms of brain function, there are limitations that make studies based on human tissues, which are very difficult to obtain, incredibly important. One key area is the neocortex, the outermost brain region involved in higher functions such as action and thought. The neocortex is smooth in rodents; in humans and nonhuman primates, it is much more complexly organized, elaborately folded into grooves and wrinkles called sulci and gyri.
Further differences in developmental compartments of this area exist between humans and nonhuman primates. The aim of this highly detailed atlas was to analyze all genes at this level of granularity, allowing meaningful analysis of the molecular underpinnings of human cortical development. Many psychiatric disorders show altered gene activity in the cortex, possibly highlighting changes that occurred during development of this region.
Dr. Lein and other researchers studied four donated, intact, high-quality human prenatal brains from preterm stillbirths—two from 15–16 weeks and two from 21 weeks post-conception—as a framework for their atlas. Contributing labs provided data from a variety of genomic and imaging techniques.
The BrainSpan Atlas aims to inspire new hypotheses regarding human brain development, and has already led to some surprising findings. For example, the study authors found significant differences between mouse and human brains in the subplate zone, a developmentally transient structure critical for proper cortical development. On the other hand, the researchers expected to find a unique molecular signature for the outer portion of the subventricular zone, an area which is not found in mice and which contains a hugely expanded pool of neuronal stem cells that give rise to our greatly expanded neocortex. Surprisingly, despite its much larger size, no significant differences were found between this zone and the inner portion of this layer that is conserved from mouse to human.
"The BrainSpan Atlas becomes very powerful when one can understand where and when a particular gene is used—for instance, is it active in precursor cells or in the neurons derived from them?" said Dr. Lein, who gave the example that autism candidate genes are expressed very early in in the cortex. Knowledge of the time and location of these genes may lead to future treatment targets and early interventions for this brain disorder, he added.
The BrainSpan Atlas, which is freely available to the public, enables researchers to answer questions related to the early roots of brain-based disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. It is already is making inroads in research surrounding human brain development and disease.
"Although the many genes associated with autism and schizophrenia don't show a clear relationship to each other in the adult brain, the BrainSpan Atlas reveals how these diverse genes are connected in the developing brain," said NIMH Director Thomas R. Insel, M.D. "Findings of what goes on early in the prenatal brain can lead to the development of biomarkers for diagnosing brain disorders and for matching patients to treatment options most likely to be successful."
"This atlas is a clear example of the progress that can be made when the public and private sectors work together," Dr. Insel said. "On this first anniversary of the BRAIN Initiative, we are encouraged to see the impact the BrainSpan Atlas is already making on brain research."
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quote: And no, I don't think I'm the a-hole in the discussion; you're the guy who thinks Bill Gates is an idiot and should hoard his fortune. Disgusting.
quote: I think it's a great thing what he's doing...lmao okay, I can't even pull that BS off with a straight face. No, it's a big waste of money imo, but whatever, it's his to waste.
quote: You get in a hopeless debate with Retro, who has you by the balls
quote: Why even bring me up when I'm not even the one you're arguing with?
quote: You sure don't seem to think Gates is being smart about his fortune, wiping out polio and all that nonsense.
quote: Because you, along with Swash and Motoman, are among the most extreme examples of idiocy and bad posting here.


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When Time visited Queen Elizabeth's Balmoral estate in preparation for its new cover story on Prince Charles, writer Catherine Mayer spotted a smart Silver Cross pram – what Americans call a baby carriage – with a navy blue canopy and cover, standing in a hallway by the side door.
That was not the only passing of traditions that the magazine reported.
Case in point: Prince William's special lessons in preparing to bestow his first knighthoods. His teacher was none other than his father, Charles, during what was a "dress rehearsal" over an early fall break in Scotland.
Courtesy TIME
At the Oct. 17 investiture, William, 31, tapped two men on the shoulder with King George VI's sword and awarded 86 other honorees – all part of his gradual immersion into the more formal side of his royal role since leaving the Royal Air Force.
Still, at the rehearsal, father and son reportedly were having so much fun that it caused Charles's subsequent meetings to start late.


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Top Definition
"Find, Meet, Attract, Close". The basis of meeting and picking up a girl. Commonly used in pickup language.
the steps to picking up a girl are FMAC.
door magneticflux 24 maart 2008
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Can you define these popular missing words?
a skeet of a girl that likes to be fmac-ed
"What is that girl's name?"
"Who gives a shit, she's an FMAC, nobody likes them!"
"Who gives a shit, she's an FMAC, nobody likes them!"
door LouieAnthonyPascuzzi 10 november 2008
an acronym for "Fuck My Ass Crack" derived from the franchise name of FNAC. It can be used as a verb or an exclamatory word
Bob: "Dude you got cut from the team lol"
Rod: "FMAC"
Rod: "FMAC"
door lolshitter 27 maart 2007