text:
EAST LIVERPOOL - A man shot in the head Monday morning was flown by helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital after first walking on his own into East Liverpool City Hospital.
"The victim's not cooperating," police Chief John Lane said Monday concerning Douglas "Fresh" Austin, whose last known address was in Columbus.
Austin walked into the local hospital at about 8:42 a.m., suffering from a single shot to the forehead which apparently left the bullet lodged inside his head, according to police.
He initially told police the shooting did not happen inside the city, but Lane said other people indicated it had occurred at 2616 Michigan Ave., a residence owned by George Pugh and occupied by Dave Pugh.
Police said Austin reportedly got a ride to the Sixth Street area then walked to the hospital.
Officers went to the East End home, where they reported finding blood spatters and bloody clothing outside on a staircase.
A man and woman inside were taken to the police station for questioning and then released, according to detectives.
Armed with a search warrant out of East Liverpool Municipal Court Monday afternoon, officers searched the house, looking for evidence of the shooting, but afterward said none was found inside.
Lane said police believe the shooting may be drug-related, saying Austin was one of three men inside a Bradshaw Avenue home raided by several law enforcement agencies Nov. 16 and saying that he has been involved in other drug activities in the city.
Although police said Austin had been flown to UPMC in Pittsburgh, a spokesman there said there was no patient by that name at the hospital Monday night.
At last report, he was still alive, according to police.
While officers were investigating the shooting, a car drove through the neighborhood and appeared to be headed toward the Michigan Avenue residence, according to Lane, who said it was stopped by an officer after learning it had been reported stolen by its owner, Harold Kidder.
Lane said Kidder's family had also reported him missing and had come to the police station to file a report. However, they then saw him walking down Dresden Avenue from the East Liverpool Motor Lodge.
According to police, he had spent the night at the motel with a woman who then took his car and his credit cards.
The woman, Alyssa Beaver, age and address not reported, will be charged with receiving stolen property, driving under suspension and possession of drug abuse instruments in relation to needles reportedly found in her possession.
Her passenger, Jason Garland, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.
Detectives indicated the stolen car did not appear to be involved with the shooting incident, which remains under investigation.


text: Kids love the lights and sirens of fire trucks. This live-action DVD gives them what they want and sneaks in a little learning along the way. In Fire Monsters DVD, kids become firefighting recruits. They learn how to rappel, handle a hose, open a fire hydrant and much more. Grab your fire helmet and boots and roll with the fire engines! For ages 1-6 years.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I see there is a girl's name post so why not a boy's name post!?
What will you be naming your little one if it's a boy?
I'm liking Jase Ryan (not 100% on the middle name), but DH isn't agreeing to Jase....
so I'm also liking Colton (Cole for nickname)...but no middle name with that one yet.
DS 8/30/13 Silver ( . Y . ) on our way to Gold!
Married my prince 1/30/2009! 2 amazing little boys 2 yrs & 1 year! Our family will be complete EDD 9/13/2013!
We were going to go with Paul Francis if the baby was a boy.. we'll have to hold onto it, though.. because this one is 100% girl!
CDing,VAXing,BWing Mama to Lina born 7/6/11
(o) (o) ruby studded silver boobies!
Bun in the oven EDD 10/01 VBAC hopeful!
Jacob Matthew is our baby boys name. Can't wait to meet Baby Jake!
I told my husband he had no choice! haha. Jake R. is his name and that's it! With his last name it sounds like a Cowboy's name out of a romance novel. hahaha!
Have been with DH since 11/2004. Married 11/2008.
5 yr old - Addison Rose (2007)
3 yr old - Mackenzie Leigh (2009)


text:
Members of the community last week objected to the proposed removal of concrete modules that were mistakenly dropped on coral within the Keawakapu artificial reef three years ago, citing cost issues and the possibility of creating more problems.
"Spending $400,000 on moving them is crazy," said Cole Keaoulu Santos of Wailuku, who works for the county Department of Water Supply and is a scuba instructor. "I've moved heavy stuff before, and I don't even want to imagine moving those things. That is the most scary thing ever. Rebar rusts; when the rebar rusts, the concrete cracks, and when the concrete cracks it disintegrates."
Santos said that the money should be used to expand the reef and embrace its artificial nature, rather than be used to remove the modules.
Article Photos
Consultant Richard Brock presents his proposed mitigation plan concerning the restoration of the Keawakapu artificial reef at Thursday's meeting in Kihei.
The Maui News / CHRIS SUGIDONO photo
"If you're looking for aesthetics and original nature, go somewhere else," he said. "There are so many dives. I've dived the whole island. That's our one spot to see what humans do when they mess with nature."
Leslie Kuloloio, who is a Kahoolawe representative for the Aha Moku Advisory Committee, and other community members were worried that problems with the removal of the modules could occur, such as crews mishandling modules and accidentally dropping them on more live coral.
"Shut (the operation) down," said Kuloloio. "Shut them down and move them out of there. Let nature do its modifications and let nature do its transfiguration."
The Aha Moku Advisory Committee is a part of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources and has Native Hawaiian representatives from each island who offer input on traditional natural resource management.
Community members expressed their concerns at a meeting Thursday night at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary in Kihei. The meeting held by the DLNR was set up to gauge public input as well as discuss a technical report and corrective action plan to possibly remediate the damage to almost 5 acres of live coral that had some 125 slabs of concrete accidently placed on them in early December 2009 during a reef expansion project for the 46-year-old artificial reef off South Maui.
In November 2010, the state Board of Land and Natural Resources said that the state was two-thirds responsible and contractor American Marine Corp. was one-third responsible. The work was being supervised by DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources officials.
The board authorized a settlement in which the state Division of Aquatic Resources would pay $268,000 and American Marine would pay $132,000.
Richard Brock, a private consultant hired by Planning Solutions Inc., prepared a technical and corrective action report for the DLNR and discussed it at the meeting.
Brock's and the Division of Aquatic Resources' research found more than 85 percent of the reef to be structurally sound, with 312 square meters of coral damaged in the 2009 incident.
After reviewing their assessments of the 52-acre artificial reef, they found that the modules covered only 0.2 percent of live coral in the artificial reef.
Although Brock stated that the damage is having a small impact on the overall reef, the DLNR recommends removing the modules or, at the very least, deploying them on appropriate substratum.
Brock outlined possible methods to help remedy the problems, which include crews deploying modules in a "piled" configuration to improve shelter space for marine life and to help restore any lost ecological services due to the accident.
The division would spend the designated restoration amount of $400,000 to conduct the removal of the modules.
Although the DLNR would like to have something done, there are three options to consider: complete removal, partial removal or no removal.
Russell Sparks, the Division of Aquatic Resources' Maui education specialist, said that he acknowledges the possibility of causing more damage, but the goal is to return the reef to its natural state.
"Those blocks staying in place, it's going to take a lot longer for the reef to grow over them and come back to a natural state," he said.
The modules, which have covered the reef for approximately 37 months, are primarily covered in microalgal "fuzz" and coralline algae. According to Brock, benthic communities have sprouted on and under the modules, but little to none of the outer surface is covered by coral.
Ka'au Abraham, who works for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, attended the meeting as a concerned Kihei resident. He told a story about speaking to a classroom of students about the Hawaiian monk seal, which had one student particularly inspired.
"He said, 'Uncle, you're a trendsetter,'" said Abraham. "Then he said, 'How come the government can't be a trendsetter?' And I was boggled. I got my NOAA hat on and this 18-year-old kid is telling me why can't the government be trendsetters."
Abraham said that at a school workshop before the meeting, he discussed with students how the agency could inspire the public and change its perception of government.
Santos agreed with Abraham and said that the state should turn the accident into a positive.
"There are huge problems with fisheries, and we're not going to solve it by stepping backwards," he said. "We're going to solve it by moving forward . . . with one cool project that inspires people and shows that mankind is moving forward."
DAR officials said they will consider the public's input and finalize their restoration plan. A draft environmental assessment will be prepared in the following months and circulate through the normal Office of Environmental Quality Control process.
* Chris Sugidono can be reached at email@example.com.


text:
Albertengo Alto Classico Panettone - 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) - Italy
To estimate shipping charges, enter the delivery information below.
We are taking orders for Panettone now!
Please make sure to order what you want now as we always sell out. Certain cakes sell out quickly.
We expect to ship your order as soon as the Panettone arrives in the warehouse this year. Please tell us if you would like your order delayed.
Remember, we don't charge you until they are ready to ship.
Dimensional weight applies.
Questions or assistance please call us: 206.286.9988
©1999- ChefShop.com® | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap


text:
on March 18, 2013 - 10:01 AM
Ho-hum. Another mixed bag of late-winter weather is moving into the area, a combination of snow, rain, ice and heavy winds, but with no major storm heading this way.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for some parts of Western New York and a hazardous weather outlook for the rest, from midday today to 6 a.m. Tuesday.
The worst weather is expected for the Southern Tier and the region's most elevated areas, with forecasters calling for 3 to 5 inches of snow on the higher hilltops, with less snow the closer you are to Lake Erie.
"For people in Buffalo, we're expecting less than an inch of snow," National Weather Service meteorologist Shawn Smith said.
Forecasters also are calling for one or two tenths of an inch of ice accumulation in the Southern Tier, while some freezing rain and sleet are expected to fall on various parts of the region.


text:
Sorry - we can't find that page
You might have clicked on an out-of-date link, or the address could be wrong.
Please search our site using the search boxabove, or see some of our most popular content below:
Report abuse
Donate now
Every call is a chance to stop abuse. Support the NSPCC helpline and help us stop children suffering in silence.


text:
Dennis Graver has more than 30 years of experience as a scuba instructor and instructor trainer. He has authored 27 books and manuals on scuba diving, including three previous editions of Scuba Diving from Human Kinetics. In his position as director of training for the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), he designed the PADI modular scuba course and wrote the PADI Dive Manual, which revolutionized scuba instruction. During his tenure as director of education for the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), Graver wrote several diving texts, including the NAUI Openwater I Scuba Diver Course Instructor Guide. He has also contributed hundreds of articles on diving to magazines such as Skin Diver, Sources, and Undercurrents as well as several NAUI technical publications.
From the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt to the barrier reefs of Australia, Graver has spent the past 32 years photographing many wonders under the water. He has won numerous awards from the Underwater Photographic Society, and his photos have graced the covers of numerous magazines and illustrated several diving texts and audiovisual educational programs.
Graver and his wife, Barbara, live in Camano Island, Washington.
"Scuba Diving keeps pace with today's progressive diving
education. The book is a valuable resource for you now, in a future
scuba class, and as you continue your diving education."
Tom Leaird, CEO, Scuba Educators International
Dan Marelli, Program Development Director, Scuba Educators International
Get the latest news, special offers, and updates on authors and products. SIGN UP NOW!
About Our Products
Book Excerpts
News and Articles
About Us
Career Opportunities
Business to Business
Author Center
HK Today Newsletter
Exam/Desk Copies
Language rights translation
Association Management
Associate Program
Rights and Permissions
Certifying Organizations
Continuing Education Policies
Connect with Us
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Safe Harbor


text:
It took awhile for Christian Helsel to end up playing baseball at Mississippi, but it hasn't taken long for the Altoona Area High School graduate to find a spot in the lineup - even if his position in it seems to change constantly.
Ole Miss, which opened the year ranked No. 14 in the nation, began the 2013 season Feb. 15 against No. 12 TCU, the team to which Helsel originally committed but decided to part with after the Horned Frogs announced they were going to enter the Big East. TCU has since opted to join the Big 12.
Helsel didn't make his collegiate debut until the Rebels' fourth game against Tennessee-Martin but took special notice of the series against the team for which he could have been playing.
"I feel great about my decision to play at Mississippi. I love everything about this place," Helsel said. "I couldn't be any happier. We swept TCU in our first series, and that made me feel even better."
Helsel went 0-for-3 in his first game and didn't play much in the first third of Mississippi's season. He picked up his first collegiate hit in the Rebels' ninth game, a 7-2 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Feb. 27.
"It's a huge adjustment going from high school to the Southeastern Conference," Helsel said. "Facing our own pitchers in the fall, I didn't do very well, and that's why I wasn't playing early. I had to make some huge adjustments to my mechanics and approach to hit this pitching.
"The biggest difference is that you don't get many pitches to hit. You probably get one good pitch to hit per at bat, and you have to hit that pitch."
Mississippi coach Mike Bianco said early struggles are common for freshmen in the SEC.
"A lot of people don't realize what a jump it is from high school to Division I baseball, much less the SEC, which is the No. 1 collegiate baseball conference," Bianco said. "It's a different atmosphere. It usually takes freshmen some time, but he's shown that he's obviously talented.
"He was just inconsistent at first, and he didn't have confidence. But now, with more playing time, his confidence has grown."
That extra playing time began once Bianco discovered how versatile Helsel is when playing the infield.
"We were in extras against Arkansas, and we needed a first baseman," Bianco said. "He told me he could play first. I wasn't sure if he'd actually ever played there when he said it, but he did a good job."
A few weeks later, the Rebels' regular shortstop pulled his hamstring against Tennessee, and Helsel started the final two games of the series.
"Even though he played shortstop in high school, Christian was recruited to play second and maybe some outfield here," Bianco said. "But we gave him a shot, because of his offensive potential, and he did really well."
Helsel has appeared at third, shortstop, second and first base as a freshman. Through Thursday, Helsel had played in 26 of Ole Miss' 49 games and started 13. He was 12-for-50 (.240) with a pair of doubles, three runs scored, six RBIs and a .316 on-base percentage.
The highlight of Helsel's season to date was exactly that, a highlight on the top plays of ESPN's SportsCenter.
"I was playing second, and there was a ground ball up the middle," Helsel said. "I got up quickly and kind of threw it from a split.
"I didn't see it personally, but I got some tweets from people back home I hadn't talked to in a long time. My mom and dad both called me. It was pretty cool to be on SportsCenter."
Helsel has done enough to get consistent playing time for the 33-16 Rebels, who entered their series against Auburn last weekend ranked No. 18.
"He's done a terrific job and filled in at a lot of different positions," Bianco said. "He's made some tremendous defensive plays and got some big bunts down for us."
The SEC Tournament starts May 21.
"I just want to keep playing my best," Helsel said. "My overall goal and our team goal is to win the SEC tourney and win the national championship, and those are still achievable goals for us."


text:
Source: Reuters
quote: Apple's reputation in such areas is to the point that nobody would believe their side of the story except the most fervent fanboi. Like you.
quote: It's not up to Apple to decide "oh well, I don't like the way this is going, I'll just use the technology anyway and pay zero."
quote: Apple has gone years, literally years, without paying one red cent for the technology that Samsung spent billions in R&D to develop. And you're sitting here talking about "FRAND abuse"?
quote: I'm sure from Samsung's point of view, their offer was perfectly reasonable. From Apple's point of view, "reasonable" clearly means "free".
quote: What's certain is that Apple will not be under investigation for any kind of FRAND abuse.
quote: That doesn't give Samsung the right to seek complete bans of the products
quote: It's hard to get in trouble for FRAND patents when you never actually develop any technologies ever.
quote: AHAHA if this isn't the pot calling the kettle man. As if Apple seeking bans for using rectangles is any more legitimate.


text:
Top Definition
"ehnt" is the closest spelling for the sound that is played for a wrong answer in a game show. The sound is commonly used in situations where one sees something ridiculous, stupid, or ridiculously stupid, a honda driver, some asshole on tv thats retarded, someone says something dumb or wrong or is doing something gay or wrong....ect. the goal is to be creative and expressive in its usage, to ridicule the object or person for which the noise was initiated and most importantly, to be extremely loud and obnoxious.
person one; woh, look at those 12's on that civic! that ride is FLYYYYYYY.
person two; EHNT!
person two; EHNT!
додав captain awesome 11 Лютого 2008
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
A variation to the word "ain't" with a Canadian touch.
Whoever said, "Do the job right the first time and you'll never have to do it again" never shovelled snow off of a Canadian driveway, eh'nt no doubt aboot that,
додав G-bus (Ganja-bus) 26 Березня 2013


text:
Top Definition
n. (also spelt "bonkie, bonkey"), a black person who attempts to behave (or assume the airs of) a quintessential, white person. The bonky is oftentimes seen: wearing wire-framed spectacles and a flannel shirt tucked neatly into a pair of khaki trousers, assuming a nasally and overworked white, suburban accent; smiling unhesitatingly; and boasting a European name (i.e. John D. Bailey). In popular culture, Carlton Banks of the sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' would be an archetypal bonky.
After the bonky had told Winston to 'have a super day,' he leashed his Yorkshire terrier and began to walk around the park.
door Clorves III 25 augustus 2009
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
Meaning something is lame or messed up.
"OMG thats so bonky, man."
"What is?"
"The stupid teacher just canceled our trip to the beach cuz she thinks we're 'irresponsible'!"
"What is?"
"The stupid teacher just canceled our trip to the beach cuz she thinks we're 'irresponsible'!"
door Haylz McJaxon 16 mei 2007
a toddler that is accident prone while walking, running, or even standing
"Aww! poor baby, did u fall while running?? you're sooo bonky, be careful next time"
door kahlan Maree 22 september 2011
Term for someone that has a horrible physical deformation due to being bonked on the head to much, or someone who looks like sloth from the goonies.
John: Holy shit! Did you see that bonky headed fuck over there?
Brad: Yea. He looks like sloth from the goonies.
Brad: Yea. He looks like sloth from the goonies.
door definition thrower 24 september 2009
The opposite of a wigger. A black person that acts as if he/she is actually white.
"Hey you see that black kid over there, the one wearing that wool sweater?"
"Yeah, he's such a BONKY."
"Yeah, he's such a BONKY."
door T.J. Corso 22 september 2007
A black honky
The opposite of a Wigga - a white nigger.
The opposite of a Wigga - a white nigger.
"Dat there Bonky is takin over, with his readin, writin, rock-dancin n such."
door scala9 9 februari 2007
A black person that acts like a white (black plus honky)
My friend Jeff is a nice guy, he's a bonky.
door Alex 8 april 2003


text:
AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR ReviewFriday June 15 2012 Lens Review
We appreciate that the manufacturer was able to preserve the same maximum aperture at 300mm as the 18-200mm at 200mm, or f/5.6, which allows the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR to distinguish itself from other 18-and or 18-300mm lenses on the market. But this success comes with a price tag in terms of weight and bulkiness: the lens weighs 830 grams, and is 120mm long with an 83-mm diameter.
The Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR's optical construction uses 19 lens elements in 14 groups, integrating three aspherical lenses and three UD glass lenses. Its minimum telephoto focus distance is 45cm, which offers a maximum reproduction ratio of 1/3.2 — advantageous for such amplitude, and leading one to consider macrophotography as well as capturing object details.
Price and availability
The Nikkor 18-300mm VR will not fit everyone's budget. Available the end of June 2012, it will be price at 979 euros (tax included). That's 100 euros more than the 18-200mm VR II and a sales price equivalent to a 28-300mm FX designed for full-format SLRs.
Principal characteristics
- Focal length: 18-300mm (equivalent of 27-450mm on a DX reflex mount)
- Zoom range: 16.7x
- Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6
- Nikon VR lens image stabilization
- Lens lock
- Circular diaphragm with 9 leaves
- 3 aspherical lenses
- 3 UD glass elements
- SWM ultrasonic motorized autofocus
- Minimum focus distance: 45cm to 300mm
- Maximum reproduction ratio: 1/3.2x
- Filter diameter: 77mm
- Lens diameter: 83mm
- Lens length: 120mm
- Weight: 830 grams
- Price: 979 euros (tax included)
Further readings for the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Review
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
Added by PaulRacecar | July 06 , 2012
Travel Lens
I just got mine. It's the same size as the 28-300mm FX lens. Take this lens along with the 12-24mm f/4 or 10-24mm, and the 35mm f/1.8 and you've got all you need for just about everything. Throw in a flash and you're done. I also require a dedicated macro, but that's my thing. I like this lens on a D7000, and it works just fine on the D3200.


text:
Top Definition
a word to describe something/someone when no other word can describe it, can mean stupid, idiotic, a loser, etc...generally not good
adjective, noun, verb
Also- Sonty, Sontish, Sontful,
adjective, noun, verb
Also- Sonty, Sontish, Sontful,
This guy is a total SONT; That youtube video was seriously SONTY
di originalSont 27 marzo 2010
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
A contraction using the words SO and DON'T.
I son't wanna go to American History right now.
di Lady Hailey 18 giugno 2007
"Sont" or "Sonts" have different meanings,
but it usually means sometimes.
but it usually means sometimes.
"Do you ever go camping?"
di Seth19 02 luglio 2010
sexy oriental naked trio, aka a hot threesome
OMG we had such a great sont last night!
di Ben 23 febbraio 2005
to be used when you're laughing so hard you mean to type "don't", but you use the key to the direct left of the first letter and hit enter before you realize this mistake.
:lol: son't you wish you had a video camera for stuff like that?
di M&M 19 ottobre 2004


text:
Top Definition
The act of coming out of the shower and sitting by your computer and writing code until you dry. An alternative to using a towel or drip-drying.
I really wanna finish this app and I don't have a towel, so I think I'm gonna code-dry.
von TortugaJay 24. April 2011
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
With everything from substantive legacies of art and crafts to ordinary everyday objects, the museum reveals the life of the Swiss, from prehistory to the present. Special exhibitions focus on socially relevant issues, offering a temporary change of perspective. Gustav Gull built the Swiss National Museum in 1898 to mark the 50th anniversary of the first federal constitution. The museum building, set between the main train station and the Platzspitz Park, is reminiscent of a fairytale castle.
SBB RailAway leisure shop
Combined offer: journey using public transport and leisure offer (also for existing tickets) to National Museum Zurich


text:
September 01, 2013
Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Get 2 x 1 tickets and join the IU Men's Soccer Team at Armstrong Stadium
September 07, 2013
Time: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM SCORE will be offering games for children from lower income families
Time: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Be Part of this Event with Putnam County Youth Soccer Association while they open their season for their Rec league.
September 09, 2013
Time: 05:45 PM - 08:30 PM Join Westside United during the inauguration of their TOPSoccer program. They will also have activities and games for all children as part of the celebration of the Youth Soccer Month.
September 11, 2013
Time: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Be Part of the Celebration with the Eagles JV / Varsity Teams while paying 5:30pm and 7:00pm respectively! Join the Indy Eleven Head Coach Juergen Sommer and Indiana Soccer during this great night!
September 14, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM Join Bethel College and celebrate the Youth Soccer Month with them. Bring your children and enjoy delicious tacos before, during and after the games!
Time: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM Be Part of the Youth Soccer Month during the Sister Cities Fest
September 15, 2013
All Day EventState Pool Training is for all ODP players that have been identified for the state pool.
Time: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM Be Part of the Celebration with Marion Lightning and Celebrate the YSM during their fundraising event to benefit the Cancer Services of Grant County.
September 17, 2013
Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Join Ben Davis High School and the Youth Soccer Club and celebrate the Youth Soccer Month while kids walk with players, play a soccer match at half time and have fun along its parents and friends!
September 21, 2013
Time: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM Be Part of the Celebration with SCSA and come to spend time with over 400 rec players from U8 to U10.
September 22, 2013
Time: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM Be part of the Greater Lafayette Regional Soccer Alliance (GLRSA) appreciation day to parents, players, coaches and referees and celebrate with them the Youth Soccer Month!
Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Be Part of the Celebration with Purdue University!
September 28, 2013
Time: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Be part of the celebration with Blue River Assoc.
September 29, 2013
Time: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM Be part of the celebration with TOPSoccer / UIndy


text:
Unless your pool is purposely drained, most water that you add to it will never become wastewater. In general, most pools seldom require draining except for the occasional cleaning and repair. However, in areas where the water contains a high concentration of total dissolved solids (TDS) or in colder climates, pools will often be drained on a yearly basis. If you are draining your pool, never drain it directly into a storm sewer or a nearby lake or stream. Pool water contains chemicals, including chlorine, which can be harmful to aquatic ecosystems.
Figure 1: Be sure to follow the proper protocol when draining your pool. Photo source: "Swimming Pools" ACE Engineering Ltd. Accessed June 6, 2003, by permission.
When draining your pool, you have two options: use the water to irrigate your landscape or drain the water into a sanitary sewer. If you are unsure of what method is right for you, you may want to consult with a city official or a pool industry professional before proceeding. To use the water for irrigation, let the pool sit for a few days without adding any chemicals (this allows the chlorine to vaporize). Then you can slowly drain some of the water onto your yard. However, be sure that it does not produce runoff into the streets or storm sewers. Alternatively, you can drain the water into a sanitary sewer. Below is a step by step method of draining your pool into a sanitary sewer that was developed by the Southern Nevada Water Authority:
"Pool tips" Southern Nevada Water Authority. Accessed May 30, 2003. Permission granted.


text:
Justin Chambers tells PEOPLE that a longtime sleep disorder led him to check in to UCLA's psych ward.
"It's an issue that I've had for a while," the Grey's Anatomy star tells PEOPLE exclusively in his first interview since the incident. "It's a biological sleep disorder. Your mind keeps racing, and your body is tired. It wants to go to sleep, but it can't."
Chambers, 37, who has five children with his wife, Keisha, 38, says in the two months prior to checking in to UCLA, he was sleeping no more than an hour a week. "I got to my wit's end," he says.
For more on Chambers's family life, his return to Grey's, and his recovery, pick up the latest PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
– Lisa Ingrassia
Like this story? Click on the Yahoo Buzz! button below to Buzz it up!
People Exclusive
Justin Chambers Opens Up About Sleep Disorder
Gary He/AP


text:
Top Definition
Attributed to the unwarranted panic and fear of Phoenix, Arizona residents before or after any type of precipitation event.
Last night on my way back from the Old Town bars I had to turn my windshield wipers on while I was in the 101. It was rainpocalypse.
Por Tmag322 14 de octubre de 2010
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
The apocalypse but with rain. Lot's of rain. Lot's of rain.
The rainpocalypse has finally arrived in San Diego.
Por CodinGuru 20 de enero de 2010


text:
Teen Summer Reading!
It's summer and that means Summer Reading at public libraries around the country - MCPL included! Teens in Monroe County have the opportunity to participate in The World in Your Hands, this summer's Reading Program from June 1 - August 17.
Small things can lead you to big places, whether you're reading a book, creating a craft, or spending time online. Join us this summer in traveling to far off places and experiencing new ideas as you explore the world in your hands! Here's how it works -- to get a prize, you need to earn ten points. Ten points will get you your choice of a paperback book. Teens can read books, write book reviews, answer online challenges or attend programs - all to earn points.
Pick up your reading game board at the Main Library, Ellettsville, or the Bookmobile and start exploring a new world today!
For The Love Of Reading
Discover Reading
Download eBooks, Audiobooks, eMagazines and Music
Ask a Librarian
Live chat with a reference librarian is available whenever we are open. You can also send your question by filling out the Ask A Librarian form or send us a text at 812-TXT-4003 (812-898-4003).
Email a List to me ...
- of New Blog Posts
- of New eBooks
- of New Adult Fiction Books
Blog Archive
- September 2013 (8)
- August 2013 (6)
- July 2013 (10)
- June 2013 (7)
- May 2013 (13)
- April 2013 (14)


text:
Top Definition
A drink. When a Pabst Smear is ordered, a shot of vodka is dropped into a pitcher of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.
Julie: Hey Sandy, isn't that bartender your gyno?
Sandy: Ohmigod, it is! I'm gonna go order us a Pabst Smear!
Sandy: Ohmigod, it is! I'm gonna go order us a Pabst Smear!
de Micha P 25 Mai 2006
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
When you get really drunk from drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon.
I drank soo much PBR last night I had a Pabst-smear.
de Ordinary Owl 04 Februarie 2009
The after effects of drinking too many Pabst blue ribbon beers.
John drank way too many Pabst blue ribbons last night, hes been on the toilet all day with the Pabst smears
de Allen Wrensch 17 August 2009
when you drink to much Pabst blue ribbon the night before and you have beer fart's all the next day..you get smoker's breath on youre draw's
I have a big ol' pabst smear on my favorite pant's
de Dave Buttox 17 Mai 2004
1/2 PBR, 1/2 Guiness
"I ordered a Pabst Smear from the bartender"
de lancaster505 05 Iunie 2006


text:
And just to add some extra spice to proceedings over the next seven weeks, the players from the four Home Nations will be using the championship as an audition for the 2013 Lions tour to Australia. It won't just be the eyes of a nation on the players in white, blue, green and red, but Warren Gatland's as well!
With three Grand Slams in the past eight years, Wales have punched well above their weight in the championship and, despite a long list of injuries and a seven-match losing streak, will go into this weekend's opening game against Ireland knowing they can deliver on the big occasions in this great tournament.
The Millennium Stadium will be full to its near 75,000 capacity and new Irish skipper Jamie Heaslip has already revealed his side have been practising at shouting commands to each other to overcome the Welsh signing. Will it be 'Hymns and Arias' or the 'Fields of Athenry' that rings out loudest and longest in this one?
Wales have won their last three games against the Irish, including a big win in the World Cup quarter-final in 2011, but without their guiding light at No10, Rhys Priestland, the 2012 Player of the Championship, Dan Lydiate, in the back row and top lock pairing Alun Wyn Jones and Luke Charteris, they could be short-handed. The Irish, too, are missing a few of their top guns - the Lions trio of Tommy Bowe, Paul O'Connell and Stephen Ferris - but shaped up much better than Wales in November and safely delivered two provinces into the Heineken Cup quarter-finals and a third into the last eight of the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Ireland versus Wales was a thrilling encounter at the Aviva Stadium in the last 6 Nations
Picking a winner from this one is virtually impossible, although one thing is certain, whoever loses could be on a slippery slope. After opening their campaign at home, Sam Warburton's Welsh side have to play away in their next three fixtures - in France, Scotland and Italy. That was the pattern in 2005 when they won their first Grand Slam in 27 years but, with England at home in their last game, it is the toughest schedule they could have asked for this year.
As for Heaslip's Irish side, if they fall in Cardiff then they have to go back to Dublin to prepare for a physical onslaught from Chris Robshaw's England. Their Twickenham demolition of the All Blacks put them on a high in the autumn and if they can carry that form into the championship they will surely start as the favourites.
First up for England are the Scots, who travel to Twickenham seeking their first win at the home of English rugby since 1983. If you are looking for omens, then Scotland had a No8 called John Beattie in that 22-12 win and will have another, his son Johnnie, wearing the same shirt 30 years on. Beattie junior has forced his way back into the Scottish side after some breathtaking performances for Heineken Cup quarter-finalists Montpellier this season and will be part of an uncompromising back row unit that also features skipper Kelly Brown and ex-cage fighter Alasdair Strokosch. They are bound to cause England problems, but the big question is can the men just ahead of them cope with the firepower of the English front five?
You'll get long odds on a Scottish win in Round 1, especially after their home defeat to Tonga in the autumn, but interim coach Scott Johnson has spiced up his side with seven changes, one positional, and will send them into battle with nothing to lose.
The loss of Manu Tuilagi in the centre will be a big blow to England's hopes of scoring tries behind the scrum - although Billy Twelvetrees offers more creativity - but they have enough speed and punch beyond him to cause any team trouble if they get quick, clean ball. Then they have the dead-eyed goalkicking skills of Owen Farrell and later Toby Flood to call on to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
Scotland against England proved hugely physical in Edinburgh last time around
There is little doubt that England and France, who meet Italy in Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, will start the championship as the form teams and the bookies favourites. However, results from Round 1 will give everyone a better insight into who the likely lads will be for the title come March 16.
The great Lions debate will pick up pace throughout the 6 Nations and there will be a number of classic head-to-head battles to look out for in the first round of action in Cardiff and London. So, as well as supporting your team, let us know on facebook and twitter who you think is shaping up for the ultimate selection and pay special attention to the following individual match ups:
Wales v Ireland
Sam Warburton v Jamie Heaslip for the captaincy
Toby Faletau v Jamie Heaslip for the No8 spot
Leigh Halfpenny v Rob Kearney at full back
Jonathan Davies v Brian O'Driscoll at outside centre
Mike Phillips v Conor Murray at scrum half
Adam Jones v Cian Healy in the front row
England v Scotland
Alex Goode v Stuart Hogg at full back
Chris Ashton v Tim Visser on the wing
Joe Launchbury v Richie Gray in the second row
Chris Robshaw v Kelly Brown for the captaincy and No7 jersey
Dan Cole v Euan Murray at tight head prop


text:
on February 11, 2013 - 1:00 AM
, updated February 11, 2013 at 6:41 AM
Both New York State and the federal government need to strengthen legislation to protect our senior citizens from financial exploitation. If not, then it won't just be the victims who pay the price. The rest of us will have to ante up as the elderly, who should have been able to pay their own way, are forced early into an enormously expensive publicly funded Medicaid system because some crook cheated them out of their life savings.
There have been a number of deplorable examples of financial abuse of the elderly in the past few months in Erie and Niagara counties.
The latest local case to hit the news involved Matt Pollack, 90, who had saved more than $600,000 over his lifetime so he could live out his final years at his home in Barker, Niagara County. But he was forced into assisted living because Kenneth Heitzenrater, someone he trusted as a son, swindled him out of his life savings. Heitzenrater, who deserved to go to jail for his crime, was sentenced to probation in an effort to force him to work to pay restitution.
Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc., in partnership with Weill Cornell Medical Center and the New York City Department for the Aging, released a report, "Under the Radar: New York State Elder Prevalence Abuse Study," which found that for every reported case of financial abuse, 44 cases go unreported.
New York State is one of only three states that does not have mandatory reporting of elder abuse/financial exploitation in the community. That needs to change.
About three years ago, New York State did toughen its power of attorney law so that someone has to specifically indicate that another person has been granted the power to gift to themselves or others. However, many older power-of-attorney documents without this provision remain in force, a potential threat to a senior's well-being.
Last year, State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman launched "Smart Seniors," a statewide elder abuse prevention program designed to help seniors identify potential scams and abuses and provide them with information they can use to stay safe and healthy.
The initiative is intended to protect those who are often targeted for financial exploitation, identity theft, telemarketing and sweepstakes fraud, home improvement ripoffs, Internet and online scams and physical abuse.
That effort is supported by the New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse, which has also formulated a list of suggested legislative changes.
A key suggestion involves strengthening New York's larceny statute, which does not address theft from a mentally impaired person. This often makes it very difficult to prosecute the growing number of cases involving financial exploitation of vulnerable older adults.
Lifespan hopes to conduct a study similar to the Utah Exploitation Study, which calculated that Medicaid had been forced to pay several million dollars for the care of elderly victims of financial abuse.
On a federal level, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the Robert Matava Exploitation Protection for Elder Adults Act last fall. The legislation would do a number of things, including amend telemarketing fraud statutes to add Ponzi schemes, health care and Medicare/Medicaid fraud as offenses.
Sadly, elderly victims of financial abuse are often prematurely forced onto Medicaid and into nursing homes they were trying to avoid in the first place. There must be better protection for our senior citizens.


text:
Applications sought for Railroad days
BRUNSWICK, Md. - Artists and crafters throughout Frederick County and the mid-Atlantic region are invited to submit applications for the annual Brunswick Railroad Days, Oct. 6 and 7. General and railroad/train-themed quality, hand and/or homemade arts and crafts and demonstrations, including painting, photography, ceramics, wood-working, textiles, stained-glass, candles, jewelry and more will be considered. This two-day festival celebrates the railroad heritage and impact on Brunswick. The event will include headline entertainment, food, railroad exhibits, children's activities, film festival, train rides and more. Application deadline is Sept. 1.
For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com, call 240-508-3049 or visit www.brunswickmd.gov.
Call for artists made for festival
CHARLES TOWN - Charles Town Heritage Festival will be held Sept. 22 and will celebrate the history, charm and local flavor of Charles Town.
Crafters, artists, musicians and other groups are being sought to participate. Vendor fee is $50 for crafts. For more information, call 304-725-2311, ext. 244 or visit www.charlestownwv.us.


text:
Top Definition
failed attempt to keep up or follow along to an exercise routine
Jim's convulsive thrashing to the latest Denise Austin exercise DVD still burned calories but definitely was a stellar example of spazz-ercise.
από Happy Girly of course! 23 Ιανουάριος 2011
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
A form of aerobic exercise based on the music of the band Spazz
Man, he's worn out and beat up from thrashing so hard all the time and taking so many drugs. He needs to get into shape with some spazzercise.
από fake gurz 15 Ιούνιος 2009


text:
HeadlandsRingwood, Hampshire, BH24 3PBEngland
Phone: 440-1425653367 Visit Website
Request More Info
Copyright © 2016 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy
The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.


text:
In the latest piece of embarrassing cop-car dashboard footage, Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth can be heard bickering with each other over her behavior.
"He's arresting us. For what? What have I done?" the actress, 37, can be heard demanding of her husband.
"He told you to stop," a slurring Toth replies.
Witherspoon heatedly counters: "I'm an American citizen! I can say whatever I want to! He does not have jurisdiction over the ground that he speaks on. He does not. I'm allowed to say anything I want to say. I can protest any way I want."
Toth then informs his wife, "He asked you to get in the car. All you should have done is let me get arrested."
But Witherspoon remains indignant.
"Arrested for what?" she demands.
"A DUI!" Toth replies. "You wouldn't listen to what he said to do and you kept getting out of the car. Now you've turned it into national news."
"Honestly, c'mon honey. C'mon," she says sarcastically.
Toth's comeback: "You just turned it really bad."
On an earlier piece of video, Toth can be heard apologizing to the arresting officer for Witherspoon's tirade and disavowing her behavior.
"I'm sorry, I had nothing to do with that," he says.
After a public apology, Witherspoon pleaded no contest Thursday to disorderly conduct; Toth pleaded guilty to DUI and was fined $600 and ordered to attend an alcohol education program and perform community service.


text:
Top Definition
A (generally) sexual maneuver in which a woman covers her hand in her own uterine lining that is in the process of being slowly evacuated from her birth canal and slaps it on the face or chest of the man, leaving a red handprint, while exclaiming "Saruman!"
Leah told us about the time she gave her boyfriend the Hand of Saruman. It was gross.
بواسطة Samuel Eels يوليو/تمُّوز 31, 2006
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
Police arrested three Elkins men over the weekend for allegedly cooking methamphetamine in a Davis Avenue apartment.
Michael Brooks Ketterman, 25, Jason William Hebb, 32, and Carl Larry Manley, 38, were each charged with operating or attempting to operate a clandestine lab, a felony, Saturday night.
According to the criminal complaint filed in the Randolph County Magistrate Clerk's office, Patrolman B.D. Tice with the Elkins Police Department was dispatched to an apartment building located at 212 Davis Avenue at about 7:30 p.m. in response to a reported theft. Once on scene, the building's landlord informed Tice that someone had stolen copper pipes that were lying against an outside door to the building.
Article Photos
The landlord said one of her tenants told her that the people who took the pipes had retreated into apartment 4 of the building. Upon knocking on the door of the apartment, Tice heard "a lot of commotion," including the sound of running water and several people running through the apartment.
Tice ordered the occupants to open the door immediately, lest it be kicked in "due to (Tice) having the suspicion that they were getting rid of or hiding evidence," the complaint states.
Someone opened the door and Tice allegedly found three males - Ketterman, Hebb and Manley - sitting in the living room. Tice immediately smelled a strong odor of ammonia and Coleman fuel and asked the three men if there was a meth lab inside. They said no, but Tice spotted several jars and plastic tubing on the kitchen floor, the complaint states.
After evacuating the men, Tice contacted Senior Trooper D.R. Wolford with the Elkins detachment of the West Virginia State Police to dismantle the lab and also obtained a search warrant for the apartment. While executing the warrant, officers allegedly found a slew of items commonly used to cook meth, including coffee filters, Coleman fuel, lye, lithium batteries, casings of lithium batteries, plastic tubing and a Ziploc bag filled with "a white/bluish color substance ... believed to be pseudoephedrine," according to the complaint.
The search also yielded other alleged drug paraphernalia, including two medical syringes containing an "unknown" substance and a scale.
EPD Chief Rob White said the lab wasn't active at the time officers entered the apartment.
"It appeared that they had already finished cooking," White said Monday. "It was not an active lab."
The penalty for a conviction of operating or attempting to operate a clandestine lab is imprisonment in the state penitentiary for two to 10 years, a fine of up to $5,000 or both.
As of presstime, Hebb and Manley each remained in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $50,000 cash-only bond and Ketterman was being held on a $25,000 bond.
Contact Katie Kuba by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
on January 30, 2013 - 7:48 PM
A motorist collided with a Buffalo police patrol car this afternoon at Richmond and Bird avenues.
Both the officer and other driver were taken to hospitals for treatment of what police spokesman Michael J. DeGeorge described as non-life threatening injuries.
Police did not name either driver and said tonight the crash remains under investigation.


text:
Stafford Hotels and accommodation availability search:
Cheap hotels in Stafford
Looking for cheap hotels in Stafford? We've found 5 hotels and serviced apartments which match your search, with prices from just £49 per room per night
5 cheap Stafford hotels
|Customer rating
|Top features
|Room prices from
|Leonards Croft
|£49 »
|Travelodge Stafford Central
|£54 »
|Vine Hotel by Marstons Inns
|£55 »
|The Swan Hotel
|£74 »
|BEST WESTERN Tillington Hall Hotel
|£85 »
Please note, distances shown are 'as the crow flies' and driving distances may differ. Hotel facilities are subject to change, you are advised to carefully check the room or hotel description to ensure the facilities you require are available at your chosen hotel.
More hotels near Stafford
Popular Stafford hotel searches:
Cheap hotels Stafford | Luxury hotels Stafford | Serviced Apartments Stafford | Bed and Breakfast Stafford | Five star hotels Stafford | Four star hotels Stafford | Three star hotels Stafford
Hotels with Mini Bars in Stafford | Hotels with Wifi in Stafford | Hotels with Late Check out in Stafford | Hotels with Parking in Stafford
Find hotels in Stafford near:
Hotels near Stafford | Hotels near Stafford Gatehouse Theatre | Hotels near The Prince Of Wales Theatre | Hotels near The Premier Suite At Bar Sport Cannock | Hotels near Weston Park | Hotels near Mojito Bar And Grill | Hotels near Longford Social Club | Hotels near Four Crosses Inn | Hotels near Bar Sport | Hotels near Perkins Engines Sports And Social Club | Hotels near Lower Drayton Farm | More locations | Restaurants in Stafford | A-Z of hotels in Stafford
Nearby places:
Stoke On Trent hotels | Stafford hotels | Telford hotels | Newport hotels | Walsall hotels | Wolverhampton hotels


text:
HOLLIDAYSBURG - A Commonwealth Court ruling this week will make it more difficult for prosecutors to take property and money from criminal defendants, particularly those involved in drug distribution, Blair County Assistant District Attorney Russell Montgomery said Friday.
In an opinion written by Commonwealth Court President Judge Dan Pellegrini, forfeiture proceedings in which the prosecution confiscates money and property used in crimes have until this point been considered civil proceedings.
Forfeitures now should be looked at as "quasi-criminal" in nature, requiring a hearing or possibly even a jury trial, before the government has the right to take what is considered "contraband," the ruling stated.
"Given the quasi-criminal nature of the forfeiture proceeding, Pennsylvania courts have often stated that notice and opportunity to be heard as provided in the Forfeiture Act guard against those proceedings from amounting to little more than state-sanctioned theft," Pellegrini wrote.
The ruling is going to cause a lot more work, said Montgomery, who handles forfeitures for the DA's office.
The cases are now considered civil in nature, with the prosecution requesting the court to turn over cars, buildings, money or other items typically involved in crime, Montgomery said.
If the defendant, who is often in jail, decides not to answer the petition, the prosecution files for a summary judgment, meaning the petition is granted without hearing.
The new forfeiture cases will be in addition to a trial or other criminal proceedings the defendant has before the courts.
There have been 82 forfeiture cases filed so far this year, according to the Blair County Prothonotary's office. There were 179 last year, 55 in 2010 and 34 in 2009.
Blair County has had an explosion of cases in the past two years because of a backlog that had accumulated.
The Commonwealth Court case involved the forfeiture by a summary judgment of Greg's Sunoco, 605 University Drive, State College.
Gregory Palazzari owned the business, worth several hundred thousand dollars, according to police. Palazzari was charged with selling cocaine, storing cocaine and holding meetings with his supplier at the business.
He was convicted and sentenced to prison. The conviction was followed by a petition filed by Senior Deputy Attorney General Robert Stewart to forfeit the business, and it was granted.
Blair County attorney Steven P. Passarello entered the case and challenged the forfeiture of the business, contending it was actually owned by Santina Palazzari, Gregory's mother, a position with which Stewart disagreed.
The Sunoco Service Station continues under the ownership of the Palazzari family, Passarello said.
Passarello was the attorney last year when an Altoona marijuana dealer objected to the confiscation of his home, cars and almost $300,000 found in his home.
Passarello said he has long argued that forfeitures should be considered criminal proceedings, which means a property owner should have a hearing and that civil rules should not apply.
Under civil court rules, the prosecution can demand that the defendant answer many questions that he would have to answer under the rules of criminal court.
Passarello said he does not believe the ruling will be retroactive.
The state Attorney General's Office may appeal to the state Supreme Court. A decision on an appeal
hasn't been made and Attorney General Linda Kelly didn't have any comment Friday on the ruling, spokesman Nils Fredricksen said.
Mirror Staff Writer Phil Ray is at 946-7468.


text:
on December 4, 2012 - 8:33 PM
, updated December 4, 2012 at 10:54 PM
Six Erie County lawmakers wiped out a proposed property tax increase Tuesday with an $8.5 million package of budget cuts that County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz decried as "phony budget gimmicks."
A deeply divided County Legislature debated for more than four hours over what the county should spend in 2013 before finally shaving off enough money to eliminate a proposed 3.4 percent county property tax increase in Poloncarz's proposed $1.38 billion budget.
"We provide oversight in this budget, and that's what we've done," said Legislator Thomas A. Loughran, an Amherst Democrat who delivered the swing vote needed to pass the budget cuts by a 6-5 vote. "We got this budget in October, and I found that some of my colleagues had no interest in eliminating a tax increase, and some of my colleagues did. We built a consensus."
The budget cuts drew an immediate scolding from Poloncarz, who has contended for days that they would throw his budget out of balance and force him to look at other ways to scale back county spending. Poloncarz said he would immediately begin combing through areas of the budget that are not services mandated by state and federal governments to find what he called "real cuts."
"I will fix it. I will do what's necessary to ensure that the budget balances," Poloncarz said after the Legislature's budget meeting. "If they don't want to act like adults, I will."
The cuts approved by the Legislature come from a variety of spending lines – from money the county sets aside for legal settlements to overtime in county jails – but several lawmakers who opposed them warned that the effects of cutting those lines would ripple into popular programs.
"The money's going to have to come from somewhere," said Legislator Thomas J. Mazur, a Cheektowaga Democrat who voted against the cuts. "If we cut too much, too far, we're going to be here week in and week out doing amendments, trying to find money."
Several legislators who supported the budget cuts said they felt the Poloncarz administration had overestimated some budget lines, despite testimony from top Poloncarz administrators explaining the projections.
"I think that lines were overbudgeted," said Kevin R. Hardwick, a City of Tonawanda Republican. "Am I 100 percent sure? Of course not. Some of them I'm closer to 50-50 than others, but I worry about the taxpayers. There are a lot of people out there hurting."
Poloncarz proposed the tax increase to make up for a budget hole left after his top administrators cut spending, including 63 mostly vacant jobs, and used surplus funds to balance the 2013 budget. He has said he faced a "perfect storm" of rising expenses and declining revenue next year.
The proposed tax increase would have cost the owner of a property assessed at $100,000 an additional $18 next year. The Legislature's vote Tuesday would scale that increase to zero.
Like the legislators, Poloncarz sought to avoid cutting popular programs such as parks, road repair and funding for arts and cultural programs. But he said Tuesday night that he might have to revisit that.
"It all comes down to arithmetic, and their numbers just don't add up," Poloncarz said of the $8.5 million budget cuts.
He also vowed to veto the $195,134 that county legislators added back into the budget Tuesday, which included funding for a job in the Comptroller's Office that Poloncarz had targeted for deletion. Three of the items added to the budget – funding for the Amherst Symphony Orchestra, a youth program known as Operation Prime Time and overtime in the County Clerk's Office – passed unanimously and could survive the county executive's veto.
The six lawmakers who pushed through the spending cuts included Loughran and the five members of the Legislature's minority caucus. They drew up the funding cuts from fringe benefit lines, money set aside for legal settlements and fees, overtime in public works and at the jails, and a social services program that helps people who do not qualify for other welfare assistance.
Legislator Timothy R. Hogues, a Buffalo Democrat who was among the legislators to oppose the cuts, called trimming from those areas a "gamble."
"I think there will be some painful meetings in the year to come," Hogues said. "I pray to God that you guys are right. I pray that we're wrong, but from the information and the data that I see before us, I just can't agree at this time."
email: email@example.com


text:
What happened?
December 10, 2012 - John Mehno
The one good thing about Sunday's Chargers-Steelers game was the seafood chowder in the press room.
But you don't care about that.
I thought Ben was having problems with the extra protective equipment early in the game and wasn't especially accurate with passes. Phillip Rivers didn't have a very good game, but the Steelers didn't offer much resistance.
I have no idea why Mike Tomlin didn't go for the two-point conversions, and I couldn't make any sense out of the explanation he offered, either. Like he said, it was a bad game for coaches and players. Nobody did much right.
All that said, they're pretty much locked into the second wild card spot, provided they don't blow it. The way things have been going this season, that's a distinct possibility.
Blog Photos


text:
It's what you get beat like when your in he middle of a slobberknocker, and if you don't have the guts to stick around you might run like a scalded dog with a case of the limber tail.
I have to to tell you that was one hell of a slobberknocker and Jaired got beat like a fuckin government mule.
Beküldő: Suplie Pmac 2009. június 28.
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
Top Definition
One who is beaten up while Jim Ross is on commentary.
JR: He's getting beat like a government mule!
Beküldő: Dangerous K89 2004. március 17.
Jobber in the old Mid-South territory and nephew of the Junkyard Dog. Stole Jim Ross's then-girlfriend, resulting in Ross getting revenge by trolling him on air every night by bringing up his pitiful win/loss record.
Jim Ross: He's getting beaten like a government mule!
Beküldő: SKI_R-d-obot 2006. október 28.


text:
on December 4, 2012 - 12:28 AM
LOCKPORT – Chastity L. Wilson, one of the two women who pleaded guilty to taking part in a robbery scheme that ended with the death of a Niagara Falls man, refused to testify Monday in the murder trial of co-defendant Matthew A. Davis.
Wilson, who turns 23 today, was brought from Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Westchester County to carry out part of her plea agreement, which committed her to testifying against Davis, who is charged with the slaying of Antoine M. Bradberry in the victim's Niagara Falls apartment Aug. 22, 2011.
However, she refused to take the stand. Wilson is known to believe she got a bad deal in pleading guilty to attempted first-degree burglary, because she was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
She has filed a motion to have Niagara County Judge Matthew J. Murphy III reduce the sentence, but Murphy has put the motion aside until after the Davis trial.
Wilson's attorney, Yvonne A. Vertlieb, was concerned about how the District Attorney's Office might react.
"It does open up the possibility that they could reopen the plea and prosecute her for the felony murder," Vertlieb said.
"We haven't considered that possibility," Deputy District Attorney Doreen M. Hoffmann said. "We're just trying to get through this trial, and then we'll decide what we will or will not do about Chastity."
"Now the only person who can place our client at the scene is an admitted liar," defense co-counsel Michael S. Deal said.
He was referring to the other co-defendant, Teara D. Fatico, 23, who testified against Davis last week. She got the same plea deal and same sentence as Wilson. Fatico conceded on the stand that her initial statement to police was mostly fiction.
Davis, 37, allegedly fought with Bradberry, 41, as he entered the apartment to steal marijuana the women had located while visiting Bradberry earlier that night. The two women are believed to have let Davis into the Jefferson Apartments on Rainbow Boulevard.
Monday, the jury got its first look at the surveillance video that prosecutors say shows Davis, Fatico and Wilson going in and out of the building and heading to and from Bradberry's second-floor apartment.
One shot showed Bradberry climbing the stairs to his apartment about two hours before he died, according to Antonio LaRosa, who operates the facility's 23-camera surveillance system, installed by Solar Vibe Entertainment.
Fatico testified that Davis had a white T-shirt wrapped around his head as he walked toward the apartment, and the video did show such a person.
Deal said, "We're saying it's not our guy, and we'll let the jury figure it out."
Deal sought to have Murphy bar the use of the video because of frequent "jump cuts" that LaRosa blamed on technical issues with the range of the motion sensor beams that turned the cameras on and off, as well as the transfer of the images to a computer hard drive.
"I believe Mr. LaRosa's testimony undermines the reliability and accuracy of these videos," Deal argued.
Murphy turned him down but told Deal, "I thought it was excellent cross-examination. … I presume we'll hear more about it in your closing statement."
The jury will see more surveillance video as the trial continues today.
email: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
President Barack Obama used the White House bully pulpit Tuesday to warn Republicans that the automatic budget cuts tied to the sequester will kill jobs at a time when the struggling economy can least afford it.
"These cuts are not smart, they are not fair, they will hurt our economy, they will add hundreds of thousands of Americans to the unemployment rolls," Obama said. "This is not an abstraction—people will lose their jobs."
If Congress does nothing, $85 billion in across-the-board budget cuts will go into effect March 1.
The Republican blockade centers around their refusal to include revenue in a deal to reduce the deficit. Democrats are offering a plan that would bring in about $54 million by raising the tax rate on incomes above $1 million to 30 percent, and closing tax loophole on big oil companies. Ideas on closing tax loopholes to reduce the deficit were a major part of Mitt Romney's presidential campaign and garnered wide support from Republicans, until Obama suggested it. Now they are against it.
Republicans continue to insist that slashing federal spending is the only way to reduce the deficit. However, what gets cut is where the rift remains. GOP budget cuts target Medicare, Head Start, education, environmental protection and other programs that help the poor and middle class.
"The ideas that the Republicans have proposed ask nothing of the wealthiest Americans or biggest corporations, so the burden is all on first responders or seniors or middle-class families," Obama said.
Obama's statement on blaming Republicans for burdening seniors is not entirely true. Since 2011, Obama has expressed a willingness reduce Social Security payments over time using a chained consumer price index formula, against objections from House Democrats.
Social Security cuts notwithstanding, Republicans seem ready and willing to use the sequester to take whatever budget cuts they can get, even if they throw more than 750,000 American's out of work. The plan is a diversion from the job creation platform Republican candidates ran on in the 2010 and 2012 elections.
The GOP's refusal to close tax loopholes to raise revenue may be further evidence that they are more interested in protecting the rich than they are in deficit reduction. And there is now little doubt that Republicans are not concerned about causing another recession.
Cutting spending sounds like a good idea until it becomes painfully obvious that there are jobs attached to those cuts. When federal workers are laid off, it sets off a domino effect in local economies. Fewer people spending at grocery stores and restaurants and other neighborhood businesses, spreads economic contraction to the private sector. The result: A recession is born.
Few would argue that there is waste that can and should be trimmed from the federal budget. But the indiscriminate budget-hacking of the sequester is yet another reckless and unnecessary crisis, manufactured by Republicans who seem more willing to kill jobs rather than create them.
If you like to write about U.S. politics, enter Allvoices' "The American Pundit" political writing contest. Allvoices is awarding four $250 prizes each month between now and Nov. 30. These monthly winners earn eligibility for the $5,000 grand prize, to be awarded in December. If you do not already have a free account, sign up here.


text:
For the cupcakes:
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
8 ounces fresh lavender (see Cook's Note)
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 cups vegetable oil
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 eggs at room temperature
3/4 cup Ohio honey
For the icing:
1 pound butter, softened
seeds of 2 vanilla beans
1/4 cup Ohio honey
2 tablespoons fresh Ohio lavender, pulsed in a food processor
1 pound powdered sugar
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking soda by hand. Set aside.
Pulse the lavender in food processor. Transfer to a mixing bowl and combine with the sugar. Mix the lavender sugar with the flour mixture.
In a mixer, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, cider vinegar, vanilla extract, eggs and honey. Slowly add in the dry ingredients until thoroughly combined.
Portion batter by filling cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter with the vanilla bean seeds. Add the honey and lavender and mix at medium speed until combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar until ingredients are thoroughly combined and a spreadable consistency. (For a lavender tint, add a few drops of red and blue food coloring.)
Click here to
get the print edition or
subscribe digitally on your tablet.


text:
Red Cross maps out long-term tsunami action plan
02 March 2005
Hong Kong: More than 100 representatives from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are gathering in Hong Kong, to set out its long-term plan of action for survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami of last December 26. The disaster left more than 286,000 people dead, 7,900 missing and more than 1.6 million displaced in a dozen countries of south Asia and eastern Africa.
The plan will affect some 22,000 volunteers and nearly 300 international staff, from different countries, more than 40 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies who are bringing vital assistance -- food, clean water, medical care, shelter, household and hygiene articles as well as psychological counselling -- to some 700,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Somalia, the Maldives and other affected countries.
Participants will discuss how to best coordinate and support relief assistance in the affected countries until the end of 2005 as well as implement recovery programmes which will extend to 2010 and beyond. Disaster preparedness programmes, implemented by the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the affected countries, will be an important part of the Federation's plan of action in the region.
The Hong Kong Forum, which will be held from 3 to 5 March, will bring together representatives of some 50 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Federation's secretariat, United Nations (UN) agencies and other major organizations involved in delivering humanitarian assistance to the survivors. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is one of the largest humanitarian actors in the affected countries.


text:
Oriole Feeder
This item is currently not available.
Additional Information
Decorative Glass Feeder Attracts Orioles
- Glass feeder attracts colorful orioles
- Decorative feeder is also a handsome landscape accent
- May be filled with a sugar/water solution, or with Oriole Nectar, sold separately
Attract colorful orioles to your garden with this specially designed feeder that features three ports to allow multiple birds to feed. The beautiful cut glass and brushed copper feeder is also a handsome landscape accent, and may attract flickers, woodpeckers and even hummingbirds in addition to orioles. Place the feeder near a window, ideally with a few trees or shrubs nearby to allow birds to find cover before and after feeding. Hanging chain and instructions included.
Product Details
- Glass, plastic, copper
- 5-1/2" in diameter x 11-1/2" H
- Holds 8 fl. oz.
There are no special shipping restrictions or charges associated with this item. For detailed information about our delivery methods and charges, click here.
We're proud of the fact that this item is shipped to you directly from our warehouse in Vermont, by one of our 250 employee-owners. In-stock items are packed with care and shipped within the next business day to ensure prompt delivery to your home and garden!


text:
Stonewall Resort and the West Virginia Jazz Society are sponsoring a reception and informational meeting on Thursday to determine community interest and support for a major jazz music event this August.
It would be planned for Aug. 23-26 at the resort, and it would link with other jazz-oriented events slated for Clarksburg and Bridgeport on the same weekend.
The proposed three-day event - tentatively called "Summer Jazz In West Virginia" - will be modeled after recent successful productions by the WVJS for Winter Jazz Weekend 2012. It will feature free public performances, educational events and ticketed shows with top jazz artists.
"What we plan to do is present the prototype of the successful event we did in the region in late January, and show how the same thing can work again and be linked to what we've already got going," said Eric Spelsberg, president of the West Virginia Jazz Society. "If the people who come decide they want a successful event, they can have it."
The reception meeting is set from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Maple Room in the Stonewall Lodge. Following the reception, the resort will offer a dining special in Stillwater's Restaurant with live jazz music provided with no cover charge courtesy of WVJS.
The Adam Loudin Organ Trio features Loudin on trumpet, with Kyle Andrews on drums, and Sean Parsons on keyboards. Loudin is a music teacher at Robert L. Bland Middle School in Weston. Andrews is a student at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, while Parsons teaches at Marshall University.
According to organizers, the response at the meeting will be crucial in this year's planning process, and involvement will require teamwork and commitment.
"Any success we enjoy is the result of cooperation by government, private business and nonprofit groups," explained Spelsberg. "It's totally possible and very affordable, but it depends completely on local people stepping forward and getting involved."
For more information about the reception, anyone interested can contact Spelsberg at 304-269-3683 or email@example.com.
Stonewall Resort can be reached at 304-269-7000.


text:
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The Green Wave wrestling team won its match with rival Fort Dorchester Wednesday in convincing fashion.
Summerville won 10 out of 14 weight classes, picking up bonus points in four, to claim a 39-15 victory on its home mat.
Strategy came into play as Chad Wood, the top-ranked wrestler for his class, and Anthony Collins, ranked fourth for his class, both made weight in a lower class and picked up big wins for Summerville. Wood won the 145-pound match by pin fall and Collins earned bonus points for the Wave with a major decision at 152.
Meanwhile, Summerville's James Sass earned a pin at 106 and the Wave's Tyler Fachko won by technical fall at 120.
The Wave also pulled off some outright upsets. Marc Templeton earned a 7-5 decision at 134 over DaQuan Buksha, the fourth ranked wrestler for the class. At 184, Austin Walters defeated eighth-ranked Joseph Hutchinson.
Fort Dorchester's only bonus points came in the heavyweight division, where Tyese McDonald won by pin fall.
However, three of Summerville's decisions came by only a two-point margin and one was by a one-point margin. Two of the Patriots decisions came by a three-point margin.
Summerville 39, Fort Dorchester 15
106: James Sass (S) p. Dominic Leonardi; 113: Tyre Wright (F) d. Justin Connelly 10-5; 120: Tyler Fachko (S) tf. Devon Wernet 19-4; 126: Gavin Perkins (S) d. Trevour Johnson 13-7; 132: Marc Templeton (S) d. DaQuan Buksha 7-5; 138: Daniel Smith (S) d. Charles Washington 6-0; 145: Chad Wood (S) p. Logan Encarnacion; 152: Anthony Collins md. A.J. Alford 13-2: 160: Austin Ziliak (F) d. Koree Morgan 10-7; 170: Kyle Sullivan (S) d. Jacob Hutchinson 8-6; 182: Austin Walters (S) d. Joseph Hutchinson 3-2; 195: Adam Blocker (S) d. Quandre Chisolm 6-4; 220: Juwan Roper (F) d. Julian Gibbs 6-3; 285: Tyese McDonald (F) p. Trey Privette.
Contact Roger Lee @ 873-9424 ext. 213 or email@example.com
© 2016 The Journal Scene an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
Louisville Breaking News & Weather AppCarry the WLKY app wherever you go and connect to local news. This app provides you with real-time access to breaking news and weather straight from the WLKY 32 News team. Whether you're in Louisville or anywhere in Kentucky, you'll be connected to what's happening throughout the day at the office or whenever you're away from Channel 32 on TV. This is the official app for WLKY Channel 32 TV.
WLKY Weather AppThe all-new WLKY Weather app is FREE and brings you the latest daily forecast, weather headlines, severe weather watches, warnings, interactive radar other information you need to stay ahead of any storm. - Alerts for all severe weather watches and warnings - Track current and approaching storms to street level with interactive radar - Current weather conditions, daily and hourly forecasts - Latest entries in Belski's Blog -- Meteorologist John Belski's blog about weather around the world and at home - School, business, church and organization closings - Share WLKY Weather updates to your Facebook page and Twitter account
NewsON AppNewsON provides a nationwide lineup of local news videos from us and from other trusted, credible TV stations. Get instant access to the local news that matters most and stay informed any time and anywhere. Watch live local news, weather and sports. Catch up on previous broadcasts. Enjoy video clips from your favorite station. No log in required.
Mobile SiteOn the go and don't have our apps downloaded yet? WLKY.com is accessible from your favorite smartphone or tablet. Just type WLKY.com into your device's browser and you'll be taken to our mobile-friendly layout to read the latest news updates, watch videos and browse our slideshows. You can also check the latest weather conditions and monitor storms with interactive radar. It's all of the content you expect from us in a layout that's made just for your mobile device!
Facebook, Twitter, Google+You can find and connect with WLKY on your favorite social networks. Check out our accounts below and fan us, add us and follow us to get the latest news and weather, and to find the videos and links that all your friends will be talking about!
u localWLKY.com's u local is your place to share videos, audio, photos, and stories. Join now and get your own profile page, blog and unlimited media uploads!Go to u local
Email AlertsSign up to get email newsletters and alerts from WLKY. Choose from breaking news, weather alerts, daily newsletters and many more alert options. Select only the newsletters you want and we'll deliver them right to your inbox.Sign Up Now
Get WLKY News On The GoAccess WLKY on your phone for local and national news, weather, sports and entertainment. WLKY.com does not charge for this service. Data usage charges depend on the calling/data plan you have with your carrier. Works on all mobile phones, including iPhone, Android and iPad.
Get WLKY News On The Go
Most Popular
AdvertisingBest Bets


text:
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
The Berkeley Lady Stags tennis team had an incredible run through the 2013 fall season, advancing to the Lower State finals with a thrilling 4-3 win over Wilson on Nov. 4 before falling to an overpowering Myrtle Beach 5-1 on Nov. 6.
The experienced Seahawks proved to be too much for the Lady Stags in the match.
"It was a great season," said BHS Coach Joe Harnage. "We played well against them. Kristen (Farmer) won her match, which gave her a 19-2 record this year, but we lost the other four singles matches in straight sets."
Farmer dispatched with Myrtle Beach standout Rachel Berkey with relative ease, 6-1, 6-2, and that would be all the Lady Stags could muster against the Seahawks.
"We were competitive but, in the end, we came up a little short," Harnage said. "Myrtle Beach was just a little bit better. They have tremendous depth and have a top-notch tennis program."
The Lady Stags took to the road for the playoffs with three road trips in seven days and coupled with MBHS's experience and strength, BHS came into town a little weary according to Harnage, but he credited the season's success to his senior leadership.
"We had four seniors who played their last match together," he said of Farmer, Jill Funk, Caroline Lamprecht and Lauren Jackson. "All four have been on the team since the seventh grade."
To reach the Lower State finals the Lady Stags battled tooth and nail to edge Wilson 4-3, the win coming in the final match, with the number one doubles' team of Farmer and Huxford clinching the match with a decisive win.
"We played a good team with a strong lineup and everyone had to work hard and stay focused to pull out their matches to make it to where we could play doubles," Kristen Farmer said.
Farmer knew if the match came down to she and Huxford in doubles, they'd be in good shape.
"Elliott and I knew that we had to stay calm and just play clean and aggressive to win," she said. "We came out and did those things, and brought home the win to advance to lower state."
Huxford added that the Lady Stags' win was a total team effort, top to bottom.
"Wilson High School was an evenly matched opponent for our team, so we knew we were going in for a fight. In my singles match, I went up against an opponent that was a great player with a variety of shots, so I knew I had to fight through her strengths."
Huxford dropped the first set 6-3 saying she was defeated handily by well-placed drop shots and forehand winners. In the second set, she adjusted.
"I changed up my style of playing to neutralize the strengths that helped her win the first set," she said.
The 10-point third set tiebreaker though, was a nail-biter. Down 8-6, Huxford rallied to win the final four straight points and win the match.
Huxford mirrored her teammate's confidence going into the deciding doubles match.
"We have been playing well together all season so we did not expect anything different. Kristen and I remained focused throughout the doubles match and were able to bring home the victory to determine the outcome of the match."
Farmer, who plans to play tennis for Charleston Southern in 2014, said she was proud of her team's effort.
"I am proud of all my girls for working so hard during the week and even on the weekends to prepare for these matches," she said of her team's run through the playoffs. "Their hard work really showed in their matches."
Huxford will return to head a strong Lady Stags' tennis program that saw 32 players compete this season.
"Our line-up will change quite a bit next year," Harnage said. "From the comments that I have received over the past two weeks, our play-off run has really energized the entire community."
The girls' tennis team's run joins the Stags cross-country team, the girls golf team, the swim team and the Stags' football team to enjoy playoff success in the fall 2013 season.
Earlier this spring the Stags baseball team and Lady Stags softball team each won region championships, along with girls track crowning a state champ in the 4x100 relay.
© 2016 The Berkeley Independent an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
It's in the Bag - Book kits for book groups!
We get asked a lot at the reference desk for multiple copies of a book that several people want to read at once for a book club meeting. It makes sense that the library would wants to support readers and local book groups, but due to shelf space and limited resources it is impossible to have multiple copies of every book.
But we certainly can appreciate the benefits of both reading and discussing books! That is why the library has started a new service called It's in the Bag. These book club kits include 8 copies of a single title, discussion questions and other information about the author or topic. Titles range from classics like Gone with the Wind, to newer titles like Arcadia by Lauren Groff. The kits can be checked out to a single library card for a 6 week period. Call or stop in the Main Library to check one out for your book club today.
Want to learn more? Join us on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Program Room 2B. Staff who regularly lead the library's Books Plus discussions will be available to answer questions about the book club kits, provide discussion ideas, and talk about other ways to support local book groups. Registration is appreciated, but drop ins are also welcome.
For The Love Of Reading
Discover Reading
Download eBooks, Audiobooks, eMagazines and Music
Ask a Librarian
Live chat with a reference librarian is available whenever we are open. You can also send your question by filling out the Ask A Librarian form or send us a text at 812-TXT-4003 (812-898-4003).
Email a List to me ...
- of New Blog Posts
- of New eBooks
- of New Adult Fiction Books
Blog Archive
- September 2013 (8)
- August 2013 (6)
- July 2013 (10)
- June 2013 (7)
- May 2013 (13)
- April 2013 (14)


text:
- Text Size:
- ASmall Text
- AMedium Text
- ALarge Text
Kansas City celebrated its 160th birthday on Thursday at City Hall.
The celebration was held in the City Hall Rotunda.
John Calvin McCoy and 13 other men bought a farm and formed a town/company that later became Kansas City's downtown district. The owners decided to name the township Town of Kansas after the Kansa Indians or Kaws, who lived in the area.
A city news release said the Town of Kansas was incorporated and granted a charter on June 3, 1850. The state of Missouri officially incorporated the area as the City of Kansas on Feb. 22, 1853.
What are your favorite things about Kansas City? Share them on our Facebook page.


text:
Narrow down the 87 results:
We have a range of budget places to stay in Birmingham from as low as £18 per night
Based on previous Birmingham accommodation searches, the average starting price is £70
Want to splurge? At the top end in Birmingham, we have 18 places to stay with prices starting at £108
x The average starting price for a place to stay in Birmingham is £70 per night.
aattfield2 The staff were very helpful and the breakfast was good, plenty to eat, and refills of tea or coffee.(Why do they not do a cooked breakfast for a small extra charge?) The downside was the outward appearance of the property was rather shabby and needed a coat of paint, and more attention to the garden area at the front. The "P" of the hotel name was missing. The back garden my room overlooked, was very badly overgrown and needed attention. It would make it more pleasant. if it was mowed and weeded. Locks on my room and also the downstairs toilet were not working properly. Nor was there an engaged sign on the door. There was no hand towel in the loo. The steo down to the Loo could be dangerous for a disabled person. My room was clean, reasonably furnished, but was lacking a bedside lamp., which I would have liked to be able to see to go to the loo in the night. Overall gooed value for money, and I would go there again, as it is very good for transport links into the City.Helpful friendly staff.
Snow Hill Plaza St Chads QueenswayGreat 80%
1270 Coventry Road Yardley Burgess HouseExcellent 90%
Create your own travel plan including Birmingham as one of your stops. You can use it to store all your research (even hotels found on other websites!)
Do you have questions about Birmingham? You might try asking in our active travel forums and see if anyone else has been there.
Keep your family and friends up to date with your trip by starting your own travel blog!


text:
Top Definition
Getting completely distracted midstream from a task, project or conversation, usually by something unrelated, ridiculous or shiny. Derived from the scenes of the talking dog from Disney's Pixar movie UP!
"Hey did you finish looking over that presentation that's due tomorrow?"
"OMG, no, I got totally squirreled!"
"OMG, no, I got totally squirreled!"
โดย AuntieArte 15 พฤษภาคม 2013
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
when you post in a forum and notice after your submission that someone has been faster than you and squeezed in just above your reply
(edit: damn, got squirreled again by IwasFaster123)
โดย Cruncher 08 กุมภาพันธ์ 2006
stashed or pocketed; usually associated with prescription narcotics intended for immediate consumption.
I gave that bitch a vicodin and instead of eating it she squirreled it for later.
โดย genextrovert 14 กุมภาพันธ์ 2006
To get distracted. To go off on a tangent.
I was heading to the shop, but I got Squirreled and ended up at my friends house.
โดย cssbtrans3 19 พฤษภาคม 2014
The cleaner definition is to be distracted in an impulsive or ADD-esque manner, much like that dog in the movie UP.
My nephew had my aunt squirreled at Wal-mart today by all the goodies he was looking at
โดย thatoneguynamed_will 05 ธันวาคม 2009
New Zealand slang for getting fucked (sexually).
Last night Robbie picked up Melani at a night club and took her back to his place where he squirreled her all night long.
โดย robbie 10 มีนาคม 2005
Getting really high from smoking weed.
We smoked a fat blunt and we were so squirreled.
โดย Squirrely Squirrel Squirreled 30 เมษายน 2012


text:
(NAPSI)—Did the Great Recession impact your employment success? For many, the economic turmoil opened their eyes to the risks of working in certain industries. But at New York Life, a Fortune 100 company actively recruiting in your community, you can weather the ups and downs in the economy because the public's need for financial preparation is constant. As individuals get married, have children and care for elderly parents, insurance agents are there to provide financial guidance and support—with each new life stage there are new financial objectives to address for clients.
Studies and demographics point to why the best time for life insurance agents is now—because Americans are doing far too little to prepare financially. A 2013 Life Insurance Gap survey by New York Life indicates that people have 41 percent less than they need in life insurance protection, and according to industry statistics, approximately 77 million households still need life insurance. Also, people are living longer, traditional pensions are disappearing, and savings rates are minimal. As the first wave of the nation's 77 million baby boomers reaches retirement, many Americans will be facing a new set of risks and investment decisions. In good economic times and bad, successful life insurance agents have a stable career, providing guidance to consumers about the right solutions to meet their needs.
As a life insurance agent, you can earn a good living while creating your own work schedule and at the same time help individuals and families in your community. You can have a career in which you are fairly compensated based on the hours and effort you put forth—with unlimited potential for growth—and you can do all this while enjoying a stimulating career.
At New York Life, agents are offered comprehensive sales training and a wealth of marketing resources, as well as continuous support from a staff of experts for a lifetime of learning and professional development. And as an agent for New York Life, you are eligible for generous benefits. New York Life agents enjoy a career in which they work for themselves but with the support of an iconic national brand. Now more than ever, working for a financially stable company is a smart career choice.
Becoming an agent is a great opportunity for recent college graduates, for those who are looking for a new professional challenge, or for those professional agents who may be seeking a company that's stable and has the highest possible ratings for financial strength. Many of the most successful agents were previously employed as nurses, teachers, coaches or entrepreneurs involved in other business ventures. By learning new skills and applying existing capabilities, you can become successful and satisfied life insurance professionals. It's also an extremely attractive career for women, and the number of women selling insurance is rapidly growing. In addition, agents with diverse backgrounds are highly sought after to meet the needs of the growing number of individuals from various ethnic backgrounds.
By empowering others to make the right financial decisions for themselves and their families, new agents report an extraordinary new pride and fulfillment in their jobs—unlike any other work they've done. Now may be the right time to consider a new career offering many opportunities to grow professionally and join New York Life's prestigious national network of 12,250 agents.
Contact New York Life today to find out if a career as a life insurance agent is right for you or someone you know. For more information about a career with New York Life, visit www.newyorklife.com or call (877) 695-4211. EOE M/F/D/V


text:
Baby aardvark born at Busch Gardens
Animal expected to weigh more than 120 pounds
UPDATED 2:21 PM EST Mar 07, 2013
An adorable aardvark was born at Busch Gardens in Tampa on Tuesday.
When its a year old, the baby aardvark, whose sex is unknown at this time, is expected to weigh more than 120 pounds.
Although aardvarks births are not common, this is the third baby born to parents "Izzy" and "Friz." "Zawadi," the older brother, will be 2 years old on April 10, and "Adazee" will turn 1 on March 26.
The newborn baby is receiving special care from his mother and the animal care team at Busch Gardens.
Images: Busch Garden's newborn baby aardvark
Copyright 2013 by WESH.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Book signing event for Fifer's publication, Architectural Conditions
The Penn State Berks Bookstore will hold a book signing for Architectural Conditions, a collaborative publication from Dr. Kenneth Fifer, Professor of English at Penn State Berks, and Larry Mitnick, Associate Professor at The University of the Arts, Philadelphia College of Art and Design, and a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. This event will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, from 2:00–3:30 p.m.
The project involves an ongoing dialogue between the poet, Fifer, and the architect, Mitnick. Fifer is a writer who is interested in visual images, while Mitnick is a visual artist who is interested in words. The movement back and forth between these two different mediums creates a dynamic process of reflection, discourse, and in the end, a working method.
As discussed in the book's introduction, "Mitnick's collages are not foremost meant to illustrate Fifer's poems but to locate their architectural conditions. Fifer's poems likewise do not seek to describe or illustrate Larry's collages but to locate and share their spatial relationships."
Fifer and Mitnick's collaborations, large and small, began when the two men met as children growing up in the same Bronx housing project and have continued through the present day. The work is the product of their re-connection through time and art.In addition, the Freyberger Gallery will host the exhibition Architectural Conditions from March 7–April 7, 2013.


text:
|2013 User Meeting Awards
Recipients of the 2013 Users' Executive Committee awards and the Student Poster Competition awards, were presented Tuesday, October 8, at the ALS User Meeting.
David A. Shirley Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement at the ALS
The David A. Shirley Award for Scientific Achievement went to Harald Ade, North Carolina State University, "For achievements in polymer science and in particular the elucidation of the chemical nano-morphology of complex materials used in polymer electronics."
David Shirley was a Professor of Chemistry at UC Berkeley and Director of LBNL from 1980 to 1989, and was instrumental in having the Advanced Light Source built. He is now retired from the lab.
The award was funded by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Klaus Halbach Award for Innovative Instrumentation at the ALS
The Klaus Halbach Award for Innovative Instrumentation at the ALS was awarded to, from left, Alessandra Lanzara, Andreas Schmid, Chris Jozwiak, Zahid Hussain, Gennadi Lebedev, and Nord Andresen, "For the development of a unique spin-resolved photoelectron spectrometer that provides a leap in detection efficiency and enables a new realm of probing the spin degree of freedom in matter."
Klaus Halbach was a senior staff scientist at LBNL who pioneered the development of undulators using permanent magnets, and other innovations in accelerator physics. Even though he retired from LBNL in 1991, he remained active in lab projects and student training until his death in 2000.
The award was funded by attocube, InSync, Inc., Luxel, and SAES Group.
Tim Renner User Services Award for Outstanding Support to the ALS User Community
The Tim Renner User Services Award was awarded to John Pepper, "For enabling advanced studies of matter at the Advanced Light Source by inventing, designing and building novel instrumentation and for helping users and ALS staff to tackle everyday problems."
Tim Renner was a beamline scientist at the ALS who died at an early age, and who during his career touched everyone that knew him with his caring attitude to others and his larger-than-life personality. This award recognizes the services of others across the ALS organization who, like Tim, have made outstanding contributions to the ALS User Community.
The award was funded by Agilent Technolgies, npoint, and piezosystem jena.
Student Poster Competition Award Winners
The ALS Student Poster Competition is a fun ALS User Meeting tradition that gives recognition to significant student research conducted at the ALS. Twenty-five students from universities across the nation and throughout the world created posters about their work for this year's event and all were given a brief opportunity to speak about their research during the poster session and the poster "slam". First prize went to Royce Lam (UC Berkeley), pictured at left. Natalia Martin and Claudia Palumbiny won second and third places, respectively.
All the student awards were funded by Zeiss/XRadia.