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Births - 12/09/03
Birth announcements are accepted from Lubbock hospitals and are printed Tuesdays through Saturdays as space permits.
Fed leaves key interest rate alone
WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Reserve left a key interest rate at a 45-year low on Tuesday and pledged anew to keep rates down for a "considerable period."
SBC to cut thousands of jobs before year's end
SBC Communications Inc. said Tuesday it intends to cut 3,000 to 4,000 jobs by the end of the year.
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Airbus makes claim of outselling Boeing
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Airbus boasted Monday that it is outselling its American rival Boeing Co., crowning itself as "the world's leading supplier" of commercial jets.
Stockholders support trucking merger
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) Yellow Corp.'s acquisition of Roadway Corp. moved forward Tuesday as shareholders of both trucking companies approved the cash-and-stock deal valued at $1.05 billion.
Dow Jones reaches 10,000 but falls back
NEW YORK (AP) The Dow Jones industrials broke through the 10,000 barrier for all of one minute Tuesday, reaching a significant milestone in Wall Street's remarkable recovery from the bear market before retreating on profit-taking.
Gene Messer group takes over Shamrock Chevrolet dealership
The Gene Messer Automo tive Group announced Monday that it has acquired Shamrock Chevrolet from Lubbock businessman Jim Burns in a deal that has been in the works for three months.
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Fed expected to hold funds rate at current 45-year low
WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Reserve, finally starting to see the hoped-for rebound in the economy, still is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its last meeting of the year, allowing consumers and businesses to enjoy the lowest rates in decades into the new year.
TCU at Texas Tech
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Alamo Bowl ticket sales extremely brisk at Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Nebraska was on track to sell more tickets Monday for the Alamo Bowl than it did in the three weeks leading up to last year's Independence Bowl, university ticket manager John Anderson said.
Lineman commits to Red Raiders
Josh Aleman thought he fit into the town and he fit into the offense.
Lady Raiders punish Pacific
The highest ranked team in the Big 12 Conference played like it Monday night.
Tubbs returns home to Lamar to revive Billy Ball
BEAUMONT (AP) The first basketball coach Billy Tubbs hired at Lamar looks like he may work out.
Michigan's Perry running for Heisman Trophy
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Chris Perry was sprawled out on the turf at Michigan Stadium after taking a hit against Ohio State.
Former coach Norm Sloan dies at 77
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) Norm Sloan, who coached North Carolina State to the 1974 NCAA basketball title and led Florida during some of its best and worst times, died Tuesday at 77.
Bowled over by controversy, BCS has plenty of options
The best team in the land? Nobody will know for sure this season.
Coffman hopes to give Tech boost from outside
Most kids take extra time getting dressed, eating breakfast or sneaking in every possible minute of sleep before heading off to school.
TOP 25 women's roundup
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Kelly Mazzante scored 31 points including three 3s in a critical second-half surge to lead seventh-ranked Penn State to a 74-63 victory Tuesday night over Baylor.
McRoberts leaves LCU volleyball
An era is over at Lubbock Christian University.
Former Baylor coach quits volunteering at high school
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Former Baylor basketball coach Dave Bliss resigned his volunteer coaching position at a Denver-area high school because of what an official called negative media attention.
Rose Bowl has title implications, sellout crowd
LOS ANGELES (AP) Thanks to the BCS computer rankings, the Rose Bowl is again in the limelight: a classic matchup, a national championship at stake and controversy to spice up the mix.
Pitt's Fitzgerald broke records, now hopes for new precedent
PITTSBURGH (AP) Voting for the Heisman Trophy winner sounds simple: Pick the most outstanding college football player in the country.
Ex-Missouri player says payouts made
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Former Missouri basketball player Ricky Clemons said in taped jail telephone conversations that two assistant coaches gave money to him and other players, the Columbia Daily Tribune reported on its Web site late Tuesday night.
TOP 25 men's roundup
NEW YORK Hassan Adams scored a career-high 30 points to lead Arizona's usual balanced attack and the eighth-ranked Wildcats beat No. 6 Texas 91-83 on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic.
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Sexual Predators Remain A Risk
AN AGONIZING situation that is playing out in Grand Forks, N.D., has caught the attention of the nation and provided a chilling reminder that sexual predators remain a risk to repeat their offenses.
Clinic receives follow-up visits
One day while shopping at the grocery store, Betty Lou Mahone was approached by a stranger who declared that they knew one another.
School board vote on LISD reorganization on horizon
A board vote on grade-level changes in LISD could possibly come in late January or early February, school board president Mark Griffin said Monday.
Ramirez charter-school status goes before district board for vote
Ramirez Elementary School 's transformation into a LISD-operated charter school is in the hands of the district board.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive for opening of Santa Land
Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at Santa Land in Mackenzie Park to listen to the wishes of area children at 6 p.m. today.
The Texas Tech women's basketball team moved up two spots to third in the USA Today/ESPN Top 25 coaches poll released Tuesday.
Many city schools on road for today's hoops matchups
The fourth week of the high school basketball season will be marked by travel for city schools.
Durham rallies Coronado past Pampa
CANYON Anthony Durham scored 11 of his 13 points in the second half, helping Coronado rally past Pampa 55-48 Monday night in boys high school basketball at the West Texas A&M Fieldhouse.
Hendley scores 12 as Cooper defeats Tascosa 47-34
WOODROW Christie Hendley scored 12 points to lead the Cooper girls basketball team to a 47-34 victory over Tascosa on Tuesday.
Raul Juarez and Andre Ricks combined to score 34 points to help power the Lubbock High boys basketball team to a 63-52 home victory over Hereford on Tuesday.
QB Johnston takes top offensive player award
Despite being the team that advanced the farthest in the playoffs, the Monterey Plainsmen were shut out of all but one top honor and had the fewest first-team members of the 2-5A All-District team released this week.
Matadors whip Permian
Estacado boys basketball coach Tim Thomas is still sticking with his preseason assessment of his team, as one which still has plenty of work to do to match last year's production.
LubbockOnline.com - JFK Death Comparison 12/10/03
Bush Visit To Troops
So some beaten and back-shooting Saddam minion who now spends his time bombing women and children at a distance tries to babble that Bush is "afraid" of him? Ha!
Loop Access Road Trash
I drove down the South Loop access road between Quaker Avenue and Indiana Avenue recently. I could not help but notice the filthy drainage ditch. It was full of plastic, papers and other trash.
Bush Trip To Visit Troops
Regarding the negative response of the Iraqi people to President Bush's visit to the troops on Thanksgiving, I would like to say that the purpose of the trip was not to see them. It was to see our troops on our holiday.
Butler Case Questions
I had the opportunity to witness some of the proceedings of the Dr. Thomas Butler case. It remains a grand mystery to me, why we spent so much federal money and manpower on this case.
Butler Jury Verdict
It was bad enough that the taxpayers were paying an exorbitant salary to a researcher who was not allowed to set foot on Texas Tech campus, but now he is a convicted felon, and he cannot be fired. But, of course, the tenure system for college professors was developed by professors for professors. Butler should have enough put away somewhere that he won't have to rely on a state pension, so why handle him with kid gloves?
Colorful House Debate
What's the big deal? We have a pink house on our block and we love it and all our wonderful neighbors. It brightens our day and our lives.
Enemy 'Bush-Whacked'
How about that Bush. He has "bush"-whacked the enemy again. In the same breath, he did the same to the Democrats.
Yule 'Mad Rush' Begins
Thanksgiving is here again and so is the mad rush for Christmas giving.
Bush Man Of Principle
Letters to the editor
Retired teachers continue to give help to children
Teach health in the kitchen
Not all healthy foods take lengthy preparation. Many are simple enough for children to prepare.
Mealtime Masterpieces
Welcome guests this Christmas season to the warmth and hospitality of a festive holiday meal at home. Garlic-Crusted Beef Rib Roast makes a stunning focal point.
Texas taking look at Lubbock-based CEV Multimedia interactive textbooks
For Gordon W. Davis, turning a page in a textbook means clicking a mouse.
Free calendar shares recipes
The Idaho Potato Commission is offering a free "Spuddy Buddy Recipe Calendar" that alternates 12 months of 8.5-by-11-inch calendar pages with facing pages featuring 12 recipes.
Entertaining is subject for serious reading during holidays
NEW YORK Accomplished advisers regularly publish guidebooks on how to organize celebrations. They offer tips for settings and food, in styles of entertaining that range from the cozy familial to the merrily crowded, and the glitteringly social.
Christmas at the Ranch
There will be dancing in the barn at this year's Candlelight at the Ranch Program, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St.
Holiday Heritage
ust thinking about the holidays reminds us that there's so much to do in so little time. But here's a way to enjoy this hectic season: Decide which activities are really important, then make the ones you choose even more special. When you include a sweet treat as part of any holiday activity, you make it a seasonal pleasure.
Holiday Briefs
Lubbock High club runs gift shop Lubbock High School's Future Business Leaders of America has its Christmas Gift Shop on through Friday in the school's first-floor conference room. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday.
Lifestyles calendar
Events Send information to Lifestyles Calendar, P.O. Box 491, Lubbock, TX 79408 at least a week in advance.
Brisket, potato latkes, cheesecake grace Hanukkah menu
Plan a menu that combines the best of time-honored Hanukkah favorites. Ginger Beef Brisket with Dried Fruits, slowly simmered with apple juice, dried figs and apricots until fork-tender, wins raves.
Blood drives set for city, region
United Blood Services will hold a new blood drive from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Formby/Wheeler Complex, 970 County Road AA in Plainview.
Floyd jail emptied, shuttered
FLOYDADA After receiving failing grades for 10 months, the Floyd County Jail closed its doors to inmates Monday following a unanimous vote by county officials.
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U.S. Geological Survey to present groundwater study at conference
Results from a three-year study of groundwater quality in the South Plains are among items to be discussed at a conference today in Lubbock hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Senate leader delays spending bill action
WASHINGTON (AP) Sen ate Majority Leader Bill Frist decided Tuesday to postpone a showdown vote on a $373 billion spending package until late January, as the vast bill fell victim to Democratic opponents and absent senators.
Lubbock Heart Hospital sets open house Thursday
Lubbock Heart Hospital will celebrate the completion of construction with a public open house Thursday, according to a hospital spokeswoman.
New center finds answers to undetermined chest pain
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U Can Share surpasses cash goal with $102,176
Last week's U Can Share Food Drive surpassed its goal for cash donations and may reach its food goal once all donations have been collected from outlying locations, said David Weaver Jr., executive director of the South Plains Food Bank.
Former Gov. Smith honored with Tech's inaugural Infinito Horizonte Award
Former Texas Gov. Preston Smith will be honored posthumously today with Texas Tech's first Infinito Horizonte Award, the highest award bestowed by the university.
Telemarketer to shut down local center
West Corp. announced Tues day that it intends to close its Wayland Plaza call center, resulting in the loss of 300 jobs.
City, WTMPA reach power plant accord
Lubbock City Council members unanimously approved a settlement Monday with cities in the West Texas Municipal Power Agency and authorized the transfer of a WTMPA power plant to the city.
Lubbock firefighters, city argue wage suit before appellate court
Attorneys for the city of Lubbock and more than 200 Lubbock firefighters presented arguments Monday in the 7th District Court of Appeals in Amarillo on a case that could cost the city more than $500,000 in past wages.
Funding for Tech, city projects gains final approval in House
The chances for Texas Tech and the city of Lubbock to receive more than $5 million in federal funding moved one step closer to reality Monday.
Soldier returns to a new life
Antonio Gutierrez Jr. saw his daughter for the first time Tuesday afternoon about three months after hearing her first cries during a phone call placed from a war zone.
High court rejects age bias lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court on Monday dod ged an opportunity to decide if older people may sue over job layoffs that seem to hit them hardest, a major age discrimination case that came to the court after three tough years of company cutbacks.
Congress approves plan to curb unwanted e-mail
WASHINGTON (AP) Con gress on Monday approved the first national effort to stem the flood of unwanted e-mail pit ches offering prescription drugs, cheap loans and other come-ons.
Sheriff confirms preliminary DNA match of blood is student's
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) Missing college student Dru Sjodin is probably dead, the sheriff said Tuesday in confirming that preliminary DNA tests found Sjodin's blood in the car of the man suspected of kidnapping her.
High court takes careful look at historic Miranda right
WASHINGTON (AP) A conflicted Supreme Court debated Tuesday how much leeway to give police who mistakenly or deliberately fail to give suspects the familiar warning beginning with "You have the right to remain silent."
Bush signs landmark Medicare bill
WASHINGTON (AP) Presi dent Bush signed a new prescription drug benefit into law Monday as part of historic Medicare changes that also will confront seniors with numerous, sometimes-difficult choices on their health care coverage.
Former presidential hopeful Simon dies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) Paul Simon, the bow-tie-wearing missionary's son who rose from crusading newspaper owner to two-term U.S. senator and presidential aspirant, died Tuesday, a day after un der going heart surgery.
Janklow resigns seat after manslaughter conviction
FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) Rep. Bill Janklow, a dominating figure in South Dakota politics for nearly 30 years, was convicted of manslaughter Monday for speeding through a stop sign at a rural intersection and colliding with a motorcyclist. Janklow quickly announced that he will resign from Congress.
Survey reveals decrease in late mortgage payments
WASHINGTON (AP) Few er homeowners were behind on their mortgages payments in the last quarter as an improving economy helped to take pressure off household budgets.
Ousted HealthSouth CEO to challenge law
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Fired HealthSouth CEO Rich ard Scrushy will challenge a new corporate corruption law used for the first time against him in a massive fraud case, his lawyers said Tuesday.
Blood, knife reportedly found in suspected kidnapper's car
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) A knife and blood matching Dru Sjodin's type were found in the car belonging to the man accused of kidnapping the University of North Dakota student, a source told The Associated Press on Monday.
Bush tells Taiwan to avoid trying break from China
WASHINGTON (AP) With visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at his side, President Bush sent a strong warning to Taiwan on Tuesday not to take any action toward independence and cause dangerous new tensions with Beijing.
Howard W. Hodges
Hodges Services for Howard W. Hodges, 83, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, in Sanders Memorial Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Andy Wood. Interment will be in the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home of Lubbock.
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Florence Peters DeArmond
DeArmond Florence Peters DeArmond, 99, of Wellington died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in Wellington. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church in Wellington with the Rev. Charles Addington, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.
Ella Mae Sutton
Sutton Ella Mae Sutton was a dear lady with a simple life who required little of this world. Her wealth was in family and her greatest joy was time spent amongst her loved ones. Her strong faith and love for the Lord was mirrored through her many years of caring for the elderly in their home.
Alvin C. "Buddy" Mayfield
Mayfield Funeral services for Alvin C. Mayfield, 86, of Lubbock, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with Minister Jesse Gilliam officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock.
Ruben Mercado
Mercado Ruben Mercado, 46, of Weslaco, Texas departed this life Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Weslaco. He was born Sept. 24, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas to Juan and Renalda Padilla Mercado, Sr. He was a resident of Lubbock most of his life until he moved to Weslaco in 2002. He was a construction worker and a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
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Marjorie Berry
Rudy Delgado, Jr.
Rudy Delgado, Jr.
Melecio DeLeon
DeLeon Melecio DeLeon, 80, of Lubbock departed this life Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in Lubbock. He was born Dec. 4, 1923 in Round Rock, Texas to the late Jose DeLeon and Juanita Salinas DeLeon. He married Ines Perez in Laredo in 1950.
Fred Jacques
Jacques Services for Fred Jacques, age 71, of Lubbock will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with the Rev. John Austin officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home. The Air Force Honor Guard from Cannon AFB, N.M. will provide full military honors. A visitation for friends and loved ones will be held Wednesday from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
LubbockOnline.com - Don Medlock 12/09/03
Estelle Middleton
Estelle Middleton, 90, of Lubbock died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in Lubbock. She was born Oct. 26, 1913 in Hillsboro, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas in August of 1937 with a Master's degree in elementary education and began her teaching career in Aqualla, Texas. She pioneered the bilingual program in the Ector County School District. She retired from the Ector County School District at Gale Pond Elementary (Alamo) in 1972.
Rev. Robert Turney Metzger, Sr.
Rev. Robert Turney Metzger, Sr. (Brother Bob) was born May 1, 1925 in Dallas, Texas to John and Elizabeth Metzger. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1942. He entered the Navy V-12 Officer's Training Program while a student at SMU. He graduated from SMU with a degree in Physics.
LubbockOnline.com - Minnie Belle Gowens 12/09/03
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Texans move on after bad day
HOUSTON (AP) This was the Houston Texans' formula: A never-used rookie quarterback, a seldom-used rookie running back and a hobbled cornerback, all on a team that's never won consecutive games and happened to be coming off a victory.
Pacers down Wizards
INDIANAPOLIS Ron Artest bounced back from his first ejection of the season with 16 points, nine assists and seven rebounds Tuesday night to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 93-79 win over the Washington Wizards.
Cowboys owner supports QB Carter
IRVING (AP) Jerry Jones pulled Quincy Carter aside for some encouraging words early this week.
Cowboys' skid may shift focus to wild card
IRVING (AP) Over the last three games, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells has gone from proud to embarrassed to "about as upset at the team as I've been."
Colon nears deal with Angels; Matsui arrives in New York
NEW YORK (AP) The Anaheim Angels closed in on Bartolo Colon, Nomar Garciaparra expressed dismay at Boston's talks to acquire Alex Rodriguez, and Kazuo Matsui arrived in New York on Monday to complete his deal with the Mets.
Woods wins fifth straight PGA player award
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) A wild season in golf came to a familiar conclusion Monday when Tiger Woods was voted PGA Tour player of the year for the fifth straight time, narrowly beating Vijay Singh.
Rams clinch playoff spot
CLEVELAND (AP) The St. Louis Rams are going back to the NFC playoffs, and their high-potent offense didn't have very much to do with it.
Colon agrees to deal with Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Angels took one of the top pitchers off the free-agent market, agreeing Tuesday to a four-year contract with Bartolo Colon.
Odessa man killed in hunting accident
JAL, N.M. (AP) A Texas man was killed when a shotgun chamber exploded during a hunting trip in southeastern New Mexico, authorities said.
Processing plant more than just peanuts to Plainview's economy
PLAINVIEW The region's industrial foundation board approved an agreement on Tuesday that seals the deal for Peanut Corporation of Ameri ca to locate a processing plant in the city.
Jury rules former Catholic deacon innocent of molesting children
HEREFORD Jurors re turn ed three not guilty verdicts Monday in the case of a former Catholic deacon ac cused of molesting three children.
Eunice police probe mysterious death
EUNICE, N.M. (AP) The death of a man found in a recreational vehicle is being investigated as a homicide, state police said.
Bible Verse of the day
Jesus said, "Go your way. Behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves." Luke 10:3
Supporters launch campaign seeking sainthood for Kansas-born priest
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Supporters of sainthood for a Kansas-born Roman Catholic priest who died a prisoner of war in Korea have started a formal campaign to raise money and gather information the Vatican requires for canonization.
Questions loom in redistricting trial
AUSTIN (AP) As lawyers and judges met Tuesday to plan for an upcoming redistricting trial, some big questions lingered: When will the U.S. Department of Justice decide whether to approve a Republican-backed congressional map, and what happens if the agency rejects it?
Family found dead in Plano
PLANO (AP) Three family members were found dead with gunshot wounds Monday morning after police went to a home to check on the residents' welfare.
Perry sets election to fill Bivins' seat
AUSTIN (AP) A special election to fill the seat of resigning state Sen. Teel Bivins will be Jan. 20, Gov. Rick Perry announced Monday.
West Corp. to close Wayland Plaza call center
West Corp. announced Tuesday that it intends to close its Wayland Plaza call center, resulting in the loss of 300 jobs.
The Infinito Horizonte Award ceremony posthumously recognizing the honorable Preston Smith is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 18 in the Merket Alumni Center on the Texas Tech University campus. The event is published incorrectly in today's newspaper. For more information call (806) 742-0012.
SBC Communications announces layoffs
SBC Communications Inc. said Tuesday it intends to cut 3,000 to 4,000 jobs by the end of the year.
Plainview legal aid office part of newly expanded agency
PLAINVIEW Texas Rural Legal Aid, the largest provider of civil legal services to the poor in Texas, has changed its name to Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.
Fourth suspect in 2001 murder behind bars
The last remaining fugitive charged with a 2001 murder linked to a prison gang is behind bars.
Suicide bombers strike American targets, fail to inflict casualties
IRAQI GOVERNMENT votes to create a war crimes tribunal to prosecute former top members of Saddam Hussein's deposed regime.
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Johnny Manziel is prepared to make any team that doesn't draft him regret it.
According to a report by NBC's Sports' Pro Football Talk, citing FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, the Cleveland Browns would be a part of that list.
Pro Football Talk reported on Wednesday that the Browns would not use their fourth pick on the intriguing but divisive Texas A&M quarterback.
Glazer was quoted as saying: "Let me just stop you right there, ok? ESPN has reported all night that the Cleveland Browns are taking Johnny Manziel, and I am here to tell you they are not," Glazer said. "NFL Network -- I know they had come out and said well Jimmy Haslam has told everybody in the room that he wants it to happen -- that is not happening. In fact, it's the other way."
"Jimmy Haslam has walked into the Brown's draft room and said, 'Hey guys, this is not what I do for a living, it's what you do for a living. Whatever you do, I trust.' There has not been some edict I guess. I have no idea where that came from, but that's not happening," Glazer was quoted as saying.
On Wednesday, Manziel said he feels that any team that chooses to pass on him will regret it later.
"I believe they will, personally," Manziel said at a league-sponsored function in New York. "I know in my heart how good I want to be and how committed I am to this game."
Manziel has long been the most polarizing prospect in the draft with some scouts claiming him to be a sure-fire impact player, while others worry about his ability to stay healthy and size to the point where they say they would pass on the Heisman Trophy winner.
Truthfully, only those inside the walls of their respective NFL teams truly know how they stand on evaluating Manziel and until tonight's draft, nobody else will know either.


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Different set of numbers, same warning bell for Minnesota cities.
The League of Minneseota Cities on Thursday trotted out a Humphrey Institute analysis it commissioned, declaring that cities all over Minnesota will be broke in five years. The analysts took recent trends in city revenue and spending, extended them into the future and concluded that by 2015, cities of all sizes and locations will be in the red.
Since that can't happen under statute, what it means, of course, is a round of tax-raising or expense-cutting between now and then.
The Strong Towns blog did a related analysis recently looking simply at what would happen to city budgets it the state's local government aid goes away.
The league's analysis leans heavily on the expected continuation of lower local government aid but also notes that regardless of what happens to that LGA aid, all cities see community pressure for spending and service increases — driven by an aging population, for example — and tax cuts — driven by residents struggling in a weak economy.
The league's report, at four pages almost a back-of-the-envelope calculation, notes that pain will be felt across the board, from Minneapolis to regional centers to towns under 1,000. It doesn't analyze how cities differ on how they tax and spend or how well they deliver service, and it stops short of framing how residents might come to grips with the looming dilemma.
It's pretty easy to imagine scenes of shouting in city council chambers and frustration or even desperation at the mailbox when tax statements come out. Likewise doctrinaire positions staked out by elected officials and city residents.
This seems like a ripe conversation in the making. Do people start by talking about what services are most important? About what level of sacrifice is called for? About how well service is delivered by cities? About who is successful and why? I keep thinking about gravel roads.


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There is a family in TX that has been getting a lot of media attention since they were in a tragic car accident. Mom and Dad were killed, 8 and 9 year old boys were paralyzed, but their 6 year old sister suffered minor injuries, some broken bones. In TX, children 8 and over do not have to be in a child restraint.
I am guessing that Willa was in a car seat or booster and her brothers were not, because this article describes the extent of the boys injuries. "Both boys have multiple spinal injuries from their seat belts and had pins inserted to stabilize the spine. Peter has a lot of damage to his lumbar spine. Both boys have contusions to the thoracic spine. Aaron had a halo installed to treat whiplash."
I am trying to learn from this tragedy and continue to keep my kids in 5 point harnesses. I went out of town a few weeks a go with a friend and the kids used boosters so everyone would fit in the back row of the SUV. On the way home, all the kids were asleep and leaning forward. It was not safe at all, but I felt better knowing they would go back to their 5 pt harnesses. My friend's kids use a high back and backless boosters all the time.
My 8.5 year old and 5 year olds are in the Britax Regent. My 3 year old is RF in a Britax Roundabout.
Obviously we can not control everything in life, but I feel like this is something that I can continue to do, to keep my kids safe.
This link describes injuries sustained by Seat Belt Syndrome
Boosters protect against seatbelt syndrome. There's nothing wrong with harnessing older/larger kids, but there's also nothing (and many of us techs/advocates have looked long and hard for any such statistics) showing that harnesses are safer than PROPERLY USED boosters. Proper use, of course, incorporates developmental and behavioral readiness. And lap-only belts are never safe with or without boosters.
Properly used boosters are safe: there is no need to warn against them.
Single WAH mama to a fourteen-year-old girl.
Chickabiddy is quite correct. Your 8 year old is safe in her Regent, presuming she meets the height and weight minimums for it (the straps are routed through the nearest slot at or over her shoulders, not under, she's under 80 lbs, and her shoulders don't go over the top slot, and the tops of her ears don't go over the top of the seat), and the seat is installed correctly (recline bar used according to direction, top tether always in use).
That being said, your daughter is not safe-ER in her Regent than she would be in a properly fitted belt positioning booster. Belt positioning boosters protect against seatbelt syndrome.
The injuries the children received as described above are not only consistent with being out of a booster too soon, they are also consistent with something kids tend to do when the seatbelt doesn't fit correctly: they tuck the shoulder belt behind their backs or under the arms so they're more comfortable. This creates a 'lap-belt only' phenomenon in a crash, which leads to the 'seatbelt syndrome' you described above.
High back and backless boosters are very, very safe.
Part of training children to use them correctly is teaching them how to tip their heads back when they nap, so they don't slump forward in the belt.
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text: Right, I got a 3G/Wifi Vita, I bought it second hand but it appears the console is kinda having problems with the touch screen. I try doing certain actions and there are a few rare occurrences that the Vita doesn't register movements, and the L and R buttons also seem to be kinda stiff as well. Not to mention the back touch screen is kinda banged up in scratches. The Vita still works, it can be just wonky at times. I also wanna get Titanfall and Dark Souls 2. So, which should I get? I feel like I could get Titanfall and Dark Souls 2 at the end of March and get the Vita Slim while the trade value on the 3G model is still pretty good. wat do.


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Inam for Chaffey board
I met Mr. Zafar Inam, an engineer and teacher vying for a position on the Chaffey College Governing Board. He's the only challenger running against two longtime board members.
Mr. Inam is a recent Chaffey College graduate. He completed his degree in engineering and I must say he really impressed me. Mr. Inam spoke of many innovative ideas to fix problems that only students of the college would be aware of. He also believes Chaffey College should partner up with local businesses.
The two incumbents running against this lone newcomer have a combined tenure of 35 years, yet have not raised the low graduation rate at Chaffey College.
Voters should support Mr. Inam and be sure to vote only for him for the Chaffey College Governing Board on Nov. 5. It's time for a new leader on the board.
— Patrick J. Lewis Jr., Rancho Cucamonga
Chaffey: Time for change
As a Chaffey College student, it is the responsibility of the students to speak out on issues that affect Chaffey students, which includes engaging in civic affairs and participating in our democracy.
Recently, the Chaffey College student body president was forced to step down because he endorsed Zafar Inam, the only challenger running for the governing board against two longtime incumbents.
It is our constitutional right to voice our opinions and our First Amendment right to have freedom of speech. This includes endorsing candidates who are running for the governing board.
I have had the chance to learn more about Mr. Zafar Inam and I believe as a recent Chaffey College graduate, he will bridge that gap between students, the administration and the governing board.
It is time to bring a new voice onto the governing board Nov. 5.
— Karla Figueroa, Fontana
Steffen for great schools
It's not often that you meet a person who's running for elected office that has all the right skills. But this year we have that person in Paul Steffen. He is running for Claremont school board because he wants to serve our community, the students and teachers.
Paul's been a leader in our community in many ways. From being an AYSO referee to president of the Rotary Club of Claremont he has given numerous volunteer hours to benefit others. His time spent in our community has created better opportunities for everyone. Paul wants to bring his spirit of volunteerism to the school board.
As a local businessman, Paul has assisted many groups. His involvement includes leadership on the executive committee for the Claremont Community Foundation, where he serves as chair. Paul knows how to build successful business teams to get difficult projects done.
So please join me in voting for Paul, because in our education community, our schools are made up of great students, great teachers and great parents like Paul!
— Charlie Gale, Claremont
Osgood for school board
I am excited about the prospect of having Nancy Treser Osgood on the Claremont school board. I have gotten to know Nancy over the last two years, sometimes sitting next to her when our paths crossed at school board meetings.
During her campaign, she has impressively demonstrated her commitment to local education and her willingness to work with teachers, the district, and the board to make decisions that will benefit education in our community. Please join me in voting for Nancy Treser Osgood!
— Talia Bowman, Pomona Sycamore Elementary teacher and vice-president, Claremont Faculty Association


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Not the bestWay too orangey. Do not recommend. — 5 years, 10 months agoCaroleVonAllten | 1401 reviews
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Barely acceptableIt was more of an orange powder than a bronzer. Goes on very chalky, and the brush it comes with is totally useless. It did leave a nice, subtle shimmer though — 6 years, 7 months agoLittleBunny | 545 reviews
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MehVery orange based and brown as well. It was a little chalky, but still did its job. — 5 years, 8 months agoTheLacqueredLady | 751 reviews
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I love this bronzerThis is one of the best bronzers I have ever tried. It gives me this summer look all year round. It goes on smoothly, the color looks great on any skin tone...I am a light skin color and the bronzer looks natural on my skin (of course I wouldn't recommend apply ALOT because a small amount goes a long way) I would def purchase this product again! — 7 years, 12 months agoGlitzGlamBudget | 135 reviews
Another amazing product from Maybelline.This bronzer was srsly awesome! Sure, the brush can be tricky, and I have to rub that bronzer on the brush hard in order to get a decent amount of color to my cheeks (I'm like, corpse-like pale, and today everyone was all, FINALLY SHE HAS SOME COLOR! and HEY! YOU DON"T LOOK THAT PALE ANYMORE! and Dude...did you get a tan?) and etc. I have this in "Sunlight", and it really does look ...read moreon me how the product describes-like I was kissed by the sun's loving rays, LOL. It didn't make me look orange or anything. I also love the fact that I got it for less than $5 at Walmart. Definitely buying again. — 7 years, 5 months agoPilarSecretx | 9 reviews
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Good value for the moneyThis is a good bronzer for the price. The color isn't too heavy, and it gives a nice summer glow. My only complaint is it doesn't last that long, maybe 3 hours. — 7 years, 5 months agoStacy_gapeach | 29 reviews
A nice change..This gives you a nice 'summer' tanned look. A nice change from my usual pinkish blush. Goes on easy, very affordable. — 9 years, 1 month agoKrisJim | 31 reviews
undefinedI like this bronzer, it goes on soft and you dont need alot of it to get the effect you want. — 9 years, 3 months agoShylyne710 | 9 reviews
Maybelline New York ExpertThis bronzer leans towards the orange side and has color payoff that should be watched for. It's not hard to apply too much for a clownesque/orange effect. However, once you've made it around the learning curve, this isn't a bad bronzer for the price. — 9 years, 3 months agolil2sarcastic | 67 reviews
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MaybellineMaybelline gives me just the right amount of bronzer so I'm not too dark or too light. — 9 years, 7 months agocaddocksmom | 6 reviews
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How To Get To Thompson's Point [VIDEO]
This place is gonna ROCK. Thompson's Point in Portland. The site of our Clash Bash and BBQ on Saturday. Our Digital Editor Bob Cook and I took a field trip to check out the sight this week. We're excited to be one of the first people to "party on the Point." But one question we are getting is "...how the heck do I get there?" Easy! Just go as if you are headed to the Amtrak Station (they call it the Portland Transportation Center). Go right past the station and you'll run right into the the Point. Super easy. Bob and I jumped in the Blimpmobile and headed over this week.
Check out this awesome pavilion! This is where four bands will be playing in an ultimate Clash of The Decades! It's the 70's vs the 80's vs the 90's vs 2K. It should be amazing. And the views are incredible. This site actually has a pretty amazing history. Did you know you could bring a boat via canal from Sebago Lake to Thompson's Point?
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Rohm and Haas Invests $15 Million in Brazilian Plant
The groundbreaking ceremonywas held on September 14, 2000, and attended by local authorities, customers, employees and executives from Rohm and Haas including Nicholas Gutwein, vice president & worldwide business director for the Adhesivesaand Sealants business, Frank Bozich, worldwide business manager Packaging and Converting, and Guillermo Novo, vice president of Rohm and Haas Latin America.
The new, state-of-the-art unit, scheduled to begin operations in September 2001, will produce high-performance polyester- and polyurethane-based adhesives, which are used in a variety of applications including flexible packaging, labels, automotive interior trim, rubber-to-metal bonding agents, industrial lamination and shoes.
Rohm and Haas, a leading supplier of adhesives and sealants, with annual sales of $6+ billion — over three-quarter of a billion in adhesives alone — is one of the largest specialty chemicals companies in the world and operates 150 manufacturing plants in 25 countries.
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text: As from January 14 until a few days ago, a Serbian train was stationing on the Kosovo border. The train is decorated with letters that read "Kosovo is Serbian" in various languages, as well as with a series of figures and insignia of the Orthodox religion and Serbian nationalism. Kosovo's authorities have so far blocked the train march along the 213 km line from Belgrade to Mitroviça, a city with a Serb majority located within Muslim Kosovo.


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Tarantino delivers another masterpiece with 'Django Unchained'
December 24, 2012
In the lead up to the release of "Django Unchained," Quentin Tarantino has often discussed the future of his film career, as he hopes to leave the industry on a high note and never reach a point of diminishing returns. With the release of
his eighth directorial outing — a love letter to the spaghetti western that becomes so much more than a mere homage — Tarantino delivers one of his sharpest works. A raucous time, "Django" is a darkly hysterical revenge tale and a quintessential Tarantino film.
Working to "Django's" benefit is that nearly every facet of the film impresses on its own and as part of the whole. The film tells the story of a slave named Django (Jamie Foxx) who is rescued by Dr. Schultz (Christoph Waltz), who is a dentist by day but bounty hunter by night. Schultz requires Django's assistance with arresting the Brittle Brothers, who, among other atrocities, captured Django's wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington).
The story expands beyond this simple manhunt, but this ambition produces both one of the film's greatest strengths and weaknesses. Tarantino often puts revenge at the heart of his tales, and while "Django" is no different, it strives to cover far more ground. Django's ultimate quest to save the love of his life is a comprehensive journey that bonding time with Schultz, the search for the Brittles and a showdown at the estate of the menacing plantation owner Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio).
While this tale includes tremendous moments of emotional resonance, hilarity and engaging action, it is a long one, and that length is periodically noticeable. The film never drags for long, but clocking in at over two and a half hours, the amount of plot could be too much for some viewers, as the Brittles and Candie narratives feel as if they could have been their own films.
If the length does not prove to be an issue, however, then "Django" is a wealth of riches at every turn. Much of the film's success comes from the impeccable casting. DiCaprio is wonderful as the sadistic Candie, and with Waltz's performance, the actor officially joins the ranks of Tarantino's favorite stars.
Among the director's familiar cast is the film's most welcome surprise — Samuel L. Jackson, who electrifies in his best role since Jules in "Pulp Fiction." His turn as Stephen, Candie's master slave and confidant, is malicious, vindictive and almost as menacing as his owner. Like Waltz, Jackson seems destined to embody Tarantino's writing.
To complement the inspiring acting of Tarantino's dialogue is an excellent soundtrack. The use of modern rap as the score during a former slave's attack on a plantation could fall on the wrong side of irony, but Tarantino perfectly picks his moments . During a final-act shootout, the audience cannot help but cheer as Django guns down foes to a mash-up of James Brown's "The Payback" and 2Pac's "Untouchable."
Of course, these strengths would be moot points if the central romance between Django and Broomhilda was unbelievable. Even though they share little screen-time together, Foxx and Washington make every moment count. His cool attitude and her innocence create beautiful chemistry, and Django's motives are made clear with their every interaction.
But underneath the great performances, stunning visuals and exciting soundtrack "Django" is still a film about slavery. Tarantino is uncompromising in his portrayal of this country's past shame, and this visceral depiction may certainly make audiences occasionally squirm. Yet this only empowers "Django Unchained" as another great alteration of history, much in the vein of "Inglorious Basterds." Never failing to impress, Tarantino successfully combines the horrors of slavery with his trademark ear for dialogue in one of this year's best films.
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On TV tonight
SEASON FINALE NCIS, 8 p.m., CBS Finally, we should find out if Agent Ziva David is on the straight and narrow with the crew. If not, get ready for some real investigations.
SEASON FINALE The Mentalist, 9 p.m., CBS The serial killer who murdered Patrick's wife and daughter may be coming to finish the job. Fine, as long as he can do it in 43 minutes.
SEASON FINALE 90210, 9 p.m., CW After-party at Naomi's house after the prom! All the 30-year-old actors you can stand!
SERIES PREMIERE Glee, 9 p.m., Fox Nip/Tuck's producer makes a sitcom about how a school's glee club is a magnet for outcasts. Um, that's no sitcom.
SEASON FINALE Dancing With the Stars, 9 p.m., ABC After all the injuries this show had this season, tonight's winner is more suitable for Survivor.
SEASON FINALE Without a Trace, 10 p.m., CBS Martin Landau's still alive? Talk about "without a trace."
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text: They are all in pristine condition; some still brand new and sealed. No need to list each title individually as they can all be seen in the photos below! Please note that I will not bother breaking up the lot to sell individual titles no matter the request, as it's not worth my time to be running back and forth to the post office shipping individual DVDs out. I am selling the lot based on convenience and the price is set according as well. Thanks so much! ASKING: ONLY $330 USD for the entire lot


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Council discusses request
The St. Michael City Council heard that the St. Michael Legion proposes building a new memorial in downtown.
The council also denied a house permit, citing a zoning non conformity, and approved required changes to three Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts after a state auditor review.
Community development director Marc Weigle summarized discussion from the recent Economic Development Authority meeting.
He said the American Legion is proposing to create a veteran's memorial park on the corner where the two one-way streets intersect in downtown. Mayor Jerry Zachman and councilors Kevin Kasel, Joe Marx and Nadine Schoen (Chris Schumm was on vacation) said that area of downtown would not be good for pedestrian traffic, with two busy streets surrounding it. But if the park would be more of a memorial that could be seen by passersby, then the council said that plan might work.
Weigle said he would keep working with the Legion to better define its goals and evaluate potential sites.
In other news, community development director Weigle said that in 2003 a permit was issued to remodel a house at 14239 42nd St. NE near Drywall Supply.
He said the city issued a stop work order on the permit after determining the owners were expanding an existing non-conforming use. The owners sued the city and won a lawsuit where the court said the owners had three years to complete the work on the house before the permit would expire.
The permit was never completed and expired in 2009. Weigle said the current owner is now asking whether the city would allow a house to be built on that property. The council's consensus was to abide by the court's decision.
This means that a single-family home could not be built since the property is zoned industrial and surrounded by industrial properties, and furthermore does not have access except for an easement over other adjacent industrial property.
In further matters, community development director Weigle updated the council about several TIF districts that the state auditor's office had been reviewing.
Regarding the TIF district for the Jet Edge company, he said there is language in the state statute that prohibits a loan or advance of funds larger than the largest negative cash balance. The city did not charge for interfund loans within the TIF funds and is thus now required to repay the money that was used for the interfund loans, minus the largest negative balance in the fund.
The total amount of repayment is $178,555, which will be paid to Wright County and dispersed like typical property taxes, with the city receiving 20-25 percent of the money back.
Weigle said the other two TIF districts reviewed by the auditor's office are for the St. Michael Industrial Park, that the city needed to reimburse itself for combining Industrial Park improvements with street projects.
The council approved the changes to the TIF districts.
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REACHED consensus not to consider a lease buyout for the cell phone tower on County Rd. 19. Staff said a buyout would give the company another 18 years on the lease and the city would get nothing.


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Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:51:47 GMT —
Police in Oneida County are on the look out for an alleged sex offender.
The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Marcy and the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center are working with Town of Kirkland police on an investigation involving a sexual assault on a minor.
Town of Kirkland officials say the incident occurred on a nature trail on State Route 12B.
The victim, a 15 year-old female, was allegedly approached by an unknown white male sometime between 9 am and 12 pm.
Kirkland police say the man engaged the girl in â??forcible sexual contact.â??
The alleged assailant is described as being in his forties, thin build, and grayish hair with a buzz cut.
He was last seen wearing a dark green or black hoody, blue jeans and sneakers.
Anyone with any information are urged to contact the New York State Police at (315) 366-6000 or the Marcy State Police at (315) 736-8802


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Staff report
Davon Malcom Woodard probably woke up with a monster headache on Tuesday morning.
The Lincolnton man, 21, is accused of damaging both the windshield of a Lincoln County Sheriff's Office patrol car and a wall at CMC-Lincoln with head-butts on Monday.
Deputies said they were called to a residence on Beaver Dam Lane in Lincolnton, where Woodard was staying, around 6:30 p.m. on Monday to investigate an incident in which a man was damaging property.
They found Woodard at the scene, and witnessed him throw a rock through the front window of the home, a press release said.
Woodard approached the officers and threatened them as he was placed in handcuffs. Deputies said he spit in an officer's face while being apprehended and, after being placed in the back of a patrol car, kicked out the vehicle's rear passenger side window.
He was removed from the vehicle, given time to calm down and was placed in the front seat of another patrol car. He head-butted and broke the windshield of that car, deputies said.
Woodard was taken to the CMC-Lincoln emergency room to be examined. While there, he head-butted the wall in a nurse's station, damaging the dry wall.
Deputies said they estimate the damage to the vehicle windows at $600, the home window at $700 and the hospital wall at $500.
Woodard was charged with two counts of malicious conduct by a prisoner, four misdemeanor counts of injury to real property, four misdemeanor counts of communicating threats, two misdemeanor counts of resist, delay and obstruct a public officer, two counts of damage to local government property and one count of assault on a government official.
He remains in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $21,000 secured bond. His court date is set for July 1.
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awsome game...
GREATEST GAME ON EARTHbit hard a times
how many levels?also good
i heart this fuckin game...i feel so gay
good game but u spelled los angeles wrong
This game is awesome along with the second one Hell to the yah bitch
im addicted to this game i cant gve up
its friken awsome!!!!!!!!!!
i got to level 55.
theres a hundred levels
total 5 levels... last 3 maps r the same, except for increased difficulty... but it was more like a child's play. could have added atleast 3 runways for the last level...
this fukin game snogs you down to the floor like my boyfriend!!!!!!!!!!!!
the planes never came?????????????
this game is 50% ok & 50% shit
Im explicit at dis game :]
Superb, finished it, only a bit short....
fucking awesome games
I beat the whole entire game bitches!
fucking good game nerds! what program did you use? 10!
good fucking time killer!
"Pause for runway" stops working on level 4 - doh!
if you havent seen the night watch then you;ve seen nothing ,if you pass this you beat the game
Great game. No friggin way I'd want to do that as a real job - too scary!
I played it so much it gave me heart palpatations, the sweats and then I barfed!Can't wait for the next version.Billy
Hey Kate B.. is that you with the big score! I guess you are the top girl???
Please Help me! after the second level when i press PLAY GAME, nothing happens, i stardet several times and nothing it blocks after the second level
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ELIZABETH, N. J (Feb. 1)
A drive for $5,000 to be used for German Jewish relief,the Joint Distribution Committee,Hias,American Jewish Congress as well as several communal institutions not supported by the local community chest,was inaugurated here tonight simultaneous with a boycott rally in the Y.M.Y.W.H.A. B.C.Vladeck,manager of The Jewish DailyForward,was the principal speaker.In making an appeal for the success of the drive,he compared cuurent conditions in Germany with those of Czarist Russia."I wish to pay my respects to the Jews and non-Jews,the Socialists,Communists,liberals and ministers in Germany today who still have the courage to stand up, face the oppressor and fight,"he said.
J.George Fredman,past national commander of Jewish War Veterans, assailed the German Austrian War Veterans,whose commander resides here,"as a Nazi organization and Union City as "hotbeds"of Nazi propaganda. He urged tightening of the boycott.
Addresses also were delivered by Rabbi R.H. Melamed of Congregation B'nai Israel; Charles Browne,a Catholic war veteran and Julius Kwalick,president of the Y.M.H.A. who presided .The drive,for which nearly $2,000 has already been subscribed,is under the auspices of the Jewish Council. Jacob Pfeferstein is chairman.


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After checking in an out of the UCLA Medical Center's psych ward, Justin Chambers is doing just fine, according to his Grey's Anatomy costars.
"[Justin] just needed a break," says James T. Pickens, who recently spoke with Chambers. "He said, 'Man I'm fine.'"
At the NAACP Image Awards Nominee luncheon Saturday in Beverly Hills, Pickens told PEOPLE that Chambers, who recently left town, was headed to Arizona with his family because he just wanted to chill. "[He] thanked everybody for their concern but everybody's good," says Pickens.
Also at the luncheon, Chandra Wilson said, "Everybody goes through stuff. It's no different than anybody else in the world. We just happen to be in the public eye . . . Justin's doing just fine."
A rep for Chambers said the actor, who plays Dr. Alex Karev on Grey's Anatomy, chose to voluntarily check himself into the psych ward because he was exhausted and suffers from a sleeping disorder.
The UCLA Medical Center is the same facility where Britney Spears was recently under a 72-hour psychiatric hold.


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Chance Harbour Road grass fire proves hard to reach
Firefighters battled more than smoke and flames at a woods fire Tuesday.
An American tourist who loved to swim met a dangerous riptide near Morell, Prince Edward Island, Friday morning and was drowned before rescue officials could save her.
RCMP say the name of the 69-year-old woman - believed to be from Washington, D.C. - won't be released until her family members have all been notified. She was a guest at the nearby Rodd Crowbush Resort and had been reportedly swimming regularly since arriving in the province.
The dangerous north shore surf condition warnings issued by Parks Canada Aug. 8 kept Kelly Murnaghan out of the water as she watched the rescue unfold.
"I was out walking the beach and the winds were very strong. I saw the ambulance drive down and wait as this helicopter arrived and rescue people jumped into the water,'' said the native of South Africa. "It was a beautiful day, but not for going in the water. She has must have been so helpless out there."
RCMP estimate the visitor went in for a swim around 11 a.m. and, according to beach witnesses, the strong waves carried her well off-shore. A Cormorant search and rescue helicopter from 413 Squadron, based at 14 Wing Greenwood, located the woman more than 200 metres from the shore and pulled her from the churning waters just before 1 p.m. The victim was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown and medical staff tried to revive her.
"The rescue people tried to lower a basket down to put her in,'' said Murnaghan- now living in Portsmouth, N.H, and staying in a nearby family cottage. "But it was impossible with the wind… it just kept blowing around. So the rescue guy in the water had to wrap his arms around her and they lifted them both out."
A family from Nova Scotia was on the beach, but not in the water, and thought they saw something out in the waves.
"My husband saw something, but it was hard to tell,'' said the woman with two young children. "The waves were so high and the wind was so strong you could hardly have a conversation… you could barely even see her."
Large waves were pounding the shoreline here and three children playing in the water were instructed by guardians to only go knee deep into the water.
PEI's Kings District RCMP, Island EMS and the Morell Fire Department all attended the scene. RCMP requested support from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, which dispatched the Greenwood team to the scene. The Canadian Coast Guard was also alerted and directed vessels to that area.


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According to Ruggero Contu, Gartner principal research analyst, organisations now recognise the need for a more "open" connectivity with business partners and third-party companies.
As such, Contu said, assessing the security infrastructure of third-party organisations is becoming a critical factor for businesses, as is the need to secure communication points with these partners.


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As summer winds to a close, the hatch chase leads to White River
MEEKER — Late August brings a faint sense of ending, a pending culmination of a summer's worth of intensity winding down into soft afternoons of slanting light amid shades of red and orange.
Since mid-April we've chased hatches, from the earliest Blue-winged Olives in Flaming Gorge to June's salmonflies on the Gunnison and July's near-dark explosions of Green Drakes on the Fryingpan.
In between there were clouds of caddis on the Animas River, midges everywhere on the San Juan and lots of Pale Morning Duns from the Taylor to the Colorado to the Roaring Fork and beyond.
Not to mention (so I will) the flotillas of ants and beetles and grasshoppers, most of which still are tempting trout and anglers across the state.
But the last half of August and the gentle segue into September brings something else, a reminder that all good things end and the fishing may never be as good as it is today.
Water levels are low and warm enough for bare legs even in the upper reaches of the White River below its exit from Trappers Lake. The White is down to 192 cubic feet per second, eminently wadeable and affording access to the best holes, the ones that always seem to be on the other side of the river, any river.
The Gunnison River has dropped to 460 cubic feet per second, still deep enough for a pontoon boat but maybe a bit bony for anything larger.
The Lake Fork below Lake City is a relative dribble at 100 cfs, although it's better now after rains boosted the flow up from the 90 cfs of a week ago. Driving past the river last week, there were few anglers to be seen, even though at this level the river fishes well, even after a summer of hard pounding by the tourists attracted to the high-country beauty. There's no place on the Lake Fork a decent wader can't reach, except the miles of private land, of course.
Late-summer anglers will find a few hatches left, the last of the Tricos and some Blue-wing Olives come to mind, and terrestrials always are good to carry, particularly on those windy days such as last Sunday when a grasshopper "hatch" appeared each time the wind picked up.
That day on the White River was spent in shorts and wading boots, teasing browns and rainbows with dry flies that began with a size 14 Joe's Hopper and steadily diminished in size until they were lost in the windy chop (the flies were lost, not the fish).
Clouds like explosions of gray steel wool drifted overhead, occasionally banging into each other with thunderous booms, foretelling the rain that was to come. A stiff southwest wind played havoc with the back cast but the front cast shot straight and true as if Lefty Kreh were holding the rod.
There still is plenty of public access on the White River, even though the popular Nelson-Prather fishing lease was lost a few years back. The Division of Wildlife and several landowners have joined to allow access points available to that general class of anglers Julia Child might have referred to as "servantless."
The best known (which usually means most heavily fished) are the 2 miles or so of river at the Sleepy Cat Ranch, about 15 miles east on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and the Bel-Air State Wildlife Area a few miles farther on, just below the Lake Avery Dam.
But there are others, including the Wakara Fishing Easement off County Road 4 (the Hay Mesa Road) and even downtown Meeker, where it's possible to fish good-looking water from the 10th Street Bridge up to the bridge at the east end of the city park.
"There's good fishing there but not many people go there because they expect it to be crowded," said Ellene Meece of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. "I usually send people to our Web site, which lists all the places to go."
The town's attractive Web site (the make-over was finished three weeks ago, Meece said) lists lakes and streams with public access along with contacts and links to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management sites.
Maps of the area, including a map of the spiderweb of country roads, also are available at http://meekerchamber.net/.
Meeker and most of western Colorado is gearing up for hunting season — archery deer and elk season begins this weekend — and many anglers are turning their attention away from fishing.
For those anglers not yet sated after a summer of temptations, there still are six weeks or so of prime fishing left.
The days, and the opportunity, are getting short.


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"We're in mourning," Louise Houston sadly told the manager of Burns Drugs.
With business off since the 2008 recession, Burns will shutter its pharmacy on April 15 and close the store on May 31 after 62 years in business.
Hence, it follows in the footsteps of La Jolla's other independently owned pharmacies that previously have closed: Bird Rock Pharmacy, Nautilus Pharmacy, La Jolla Shores Pharmacy and Med-RX-Drug & Discount.
For 23 years, running the store has been the life of co-owner Wayne Woods, 64, whose wife, Linda, worked with him for 10 years. He treats his staff and customers as extended family.
The store at 7824 Girard Ave. has something for everyone: cosmetics, candy, costume jewelry, baby gifts, home décor, cards and party items, seasonal merchandise, beachwear and novelty items such as cellphone charms, dressy shower caps and canes with dog head carvings.
It also has a staff of 38, many of them senior citizens working part-time. For instance, clerk Betty Clifford retired in 2013 at age 91. Clementine Bunch, 92 and legally blind, still reports to work two days a week.
Woods says the drugstore has only stayed in business this long because the building is operator-owned and not subject to escalating leasing costs.
Over the years, medical supplies, inoculations, prescription delivery and compounding pharmacy services were added to attract customers. Nevertheless, business has been slowly hemorrhaging as insurers lowered policy holders' reimbursement levels, urging them to switch to discounted prescriptions by mail or the insurers' preferred pharmacies, Woods said.
For the past year, he and his partners unsuccessfully tried to sell the business and building as a package. Now CVS at 7525 Eads Ave. is taking over its prescription service and hiring some of Burns' staff. The building is in escrow to a separate, undisclosed buyer.
On Friday, a line of customers streamed back to Woods' office.
"There has been a lot of hugging and a lot of tears," he said.


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Lots of opinions have been shared...
a few arguments and one or two facts have even been presented. I do not own, or have the desire to own a 460, but I do own a 454 and a 475 Linebaugh. My preference for revolvers is for short barreled guns, easily paked on the hip. My opinion of the long cylinder guns such as the Smith X frame and the Magnum Research BFR is that they are ugly enough to knock a buzzard off of a dead Rhino.
Having said that, the performance of the 460 is mighty impressive. Still don't want to own one, but it did interest me enough to do a limited ballistic comparison using the program "Load from a Disk". Since it seems that many of the 460 fans tout the extreme velocity of 460 I selected a 250 Hornady XTP at a muzzle velocity of 2,000fps as the load of choice for that caliber. The 454 load is my handload using a 335 grain hard cast LBT bullet at 1460fps from a 6" Freedom Arms, and the 475 Linebaugh load is my handload using a 420grn hard cast LBT bullet at 1,300fps from a 5 1/4" BFR. Velocities for my handloads are as measured using an Oehler 35P chronograph.
Here are some graphs showing the results...
T1= 460 Smith and Wesson
T2= 454 Casull
T3= 475 Linebaugh
Taylor values for those who are interested...
Wind drift from a 10MPH crosswind
Interestingly, Among the loads compared, the energy numbers at 200 yards are very similar, with 460 coming in last place by small amount. It starts out well above the other two, but gets overtaken by the 475 at about 125 yards and then by the 454 at just short of 200 yards.
The 460 does hold a significant advantage in trajectory at the 200 yard point, but the graph does show that you had better know the distance to the target within a pretty small error factor and exactly what your chosen load does if you choose to try to take advantage of the flatter trajectory. Twenty inches of drop is still a lot. When you start stretching the distance, the bullet begins a fairly steep plunge with any of these three.
Wind drift is the other area where the lighter bullet takes a a little bit of a beating by the heavier bullets. None of them are what I would call a "straight shooter" when it comes to bucking wind, but the heavier bullets hold the advantage.
For those interested, the results of the Taylor numbers are pretty predictable. Larger heavier bullets have a distinct advantage in this race. Good, bad, or indifferent...I'll let others argue about it.
There are a few things to keep in mind while looking at this information. Any bullet suitable for the 454 is also suitable for the 460. My personal preference is for heavier bullets, and I will sacrifice velocity. My experience is that this is a very reasonable trade. The barrels of the 454 and 475 are much shorter than the 8 3/8" 460 from which 250 grain bullets at 2,000 fps is attainable. I do not know how quickly the performance will fall off as barrel length is shortened. If anyone as verified data from a short barreled 460, I would very much like to see how it compares.
At the end of the day, all three are powerful and very capable of taking large game at distances that are well beyond an average shooters ability. If you intend to shoot much past 100 yards, you had better know your business and be well practiced and proficient. Beyond that, it is as much a matter of personal preference as anything else.
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ATLANTA, Georgia, August 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Incredible new invention arrives on crowd-funding site in a burst of music and color
Today LightFreq launches on crowd-funding site Kickstarter. An electrifying marriage of vision and sound, LightFreq is set to revolutionize the way we light our living spaces, and is offering some great rewards to backers, with Early Bird packages available from $55.
Anyone can use LightFreq for their home - it fits in any standard light fixture, so simply swap your regular light bulb for a world of light and music at your fingertips. LightFreq takes the elements of a light bulb, HD music player, dimmer switches and more, and wraps them up into one unique space saving item, whilst creating a totally customizable environment for your home or office. All functions of the LightFreq can work independently; so whether you just want light, just want sound, or if you want to create a fully immersive environment, the LightFreq has all options covered in one bulb.
An easy-to-use companion app allows anyone to control their surroundings through the LightFreq bulb. From your smart device you can control the level of light, volume of sound, and even the precise hue and color the LightFreq produces. In addition, LightFreq can adapt its color, speed and mood to the genre of music you chose to play through it, with over 16million color options and combinations available. So, whether you'd like a soothing cool blue hue to calm you post work, or purple to get the party started, LightFreq offers total mood stimulation at the touch of an app.
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In Scott's rapid-fire caper film—a cross between The Sting and Paper Moon—Nicolas Cage stars as Roy Waller, a phobic Los Angeles con artist who learns from his ex-wife that she was secretly pregnant at the time of their divorce and he is in fact the father of a 14-year-old daughter (the wonderful Alison Lohman). Before long, dad is schooling his precocious offspring in the family business and realizes she's a natural. Together with Roy's partner Frank (Sam Rockwell), they set out to pull off the con of a lifetime. Sleekly directed by Scott from a terrifically clever script by Ted (Ocean's Eleven) and Nicholas Griffin, Matchstick Men runs its own con on the audience so artfully that, when the movie finally pulls the rug out from under you, you hardly mind having been fleeced.
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Could you expand a little please as to whether you are a patient that has suffered some form of injury or are you a practitioner denied an opportunity to work in the profession or any other situation?
Thank you for the additional detailed information, what a nightmare you are going through!
You have hit the nail right on the head with the fact that a limited guarantee corporation does not need to be transparent to its clients, only its shareholders, however it does need to comply with all the provisions of the Corporations and in this instance, the Trade Practices Act so the answer to your question as to how to sue them will be more along the lines on what grounds could you sue them for, and if successful, what damages would remedy the claim you would have against them.
Its not my place to determine whether or not they have misrepresented you in any way, which for me is a starting point under the Trade Practices Act, misrepresentation of what you expected to get for the fees paid - the license to practice here in Australia.
I believe you will struggle to get any court to hear about their unfair policies, it is material to the result but not enough to commence an action on.
Someone (a Govt entity) gave the ADC the right to issue these licenses, I would find out the source of the power they have and vent your discontent to this department and contact the local minister under whose portfolio the ADC would run under.
I would also suggest that you contact the state based law society to be referred to a Solicitor who practices in the area of the Trade Practices Act and see if there is a chance for you to pursue ADC for damages in this area.
I trust this information is of assistance and that you will kindly accept my answer as I wish you the best in this matter
I would contact the Australian Human Rights Commission who you can access on the link below:
It would be disappointing indeed if the ADC failed you because of this, this mindset is a minority. All the best to you.