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The U.S. Mint just released for limited distribution the 2011 American Silver Eagle. Having purchased twenty 2010 Silver Eagle coins last year (pictured right), I had to snap up another 20 of the 2011 coins. They are simply stunning. You can purchase these coins either in proof or uncirculated. I've always gone with the uncirculated version (which cost less). I'll discuss both types of coins, but first some background on the Silver Eagle.
Released on November 24, 1986, the Silver Eagle is America's only official investment-grade silver bullion coin. It is also the world's only silver bullion coin whose weight, content and purity are guaranteed by the U. S. Government. As described by the U.S. Mint:
In 1986, Liberty, as depicted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, was selected as the design that would grace the obverse of the American Eagle Gold Coins. The Saint-Gaudens design first appeared on the United States' $20, or double-eagle, gold piece in 1907, where it remained until 1933. Like their gold counterparts, American Eagle Silver Coins have been produced and sold in both proof and bullion finishes since 1986. They have always featured a rendition of sculptor Adolph A. Weinman's magnificent Walking Liberty design, originally prepared and executed for the Nation's first circulating half-dollar coin in 1916.
Types of Silver Eagles
There are actually three types of silver American Eagles, and understanding the difference can be a bit confusing. The three types are bullion, uncirculated, and proof. The confusing part is that bullion eagles are typically uncirculated (meaning they've never been used in commerce) and are advertised as such. But there is a difference between uncirculated bullion eagles and what the U.S. Mint officially calls uncirculated.
With bullion, which is what I buy, there is no mintmark on the obverse of the coin. From 2006 to 2008, the U.S. Mint produced what it called an uncirculated version of the American Eagle. It can be distinguished from the bullion version in two ways: (1) it has a "W" mintmark indicating that it was minted at West Point; and (2) it's minted using a burnished coin blank (as is the proof version) which makes it shinier than the bullion version.
Because the U.S. Mint has not produced the uncirculated version since 2008, if you are buying current year Eagles the choice is simple–either buy the bullion version or the proof version. As described by the U.S. Mint, the proof version is quite distinctive:
American Eagle Proof Coins undergo a specialized minting process, which begins by manually feeding burnished coin blanks into presses fitted with special dies. The coin is struck multiple times so the softly frosted, yet detailed images seem to float above a mirror-like field. After scrutiny by white gloved inspectors, each American Eagle Gold and Silver Proof Coin is sealed in a protective plastic capsule and mounted in a handsome satin-lined velvet presentation case with its own official Certificate of Authenticity.
How much do they cost?
The price of a 1-once Silver American Eagle is based on the spot price of silver plus a premium for minting, distribution, and dealer profit. The price also depends on how many you buy, as dealers offer small discounts for larger orders.
In August of last year, I paid $440 for twenty silver American Eagles (bullion). Because the price of silver has risen significantly since then, the twenty 2011 Eagles that I just purchased cost me almost $700 (including $20 in shipping charges). I guess I should be happy that my first investment has done so well!
If you want the proof version, expect to pay twice as much as you'd pay for the bullion coin. Still, as the image to the right indicates, a proof coin is truly a thing of beauty.
If you want to invest in gold, silver, or other precious metals, check out the American Precious Metals Exchange. I've purchased from APMEX on several occasions, and have never been disappointed.

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1993 Ford Taurus Problems
RepairPal has identified the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Taurus based on complaints from actual vehicle owners. We'll tell you what the problem is and what it'll take to fix it.
While steering, if you hear a clunk or a rattle, or if you experience premature tire wear, this could indicate the inner tie rod ends are loose or worn and will require replacement.
The engine may misfire and/or buck while driving at freeway speeds with no fault code stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This can be caused by an intermittent fault with the camshaft synchronizer assembly. This condition can be diagnosed by monitoring knock sensor data as per Ford service bulletin #05-22-12. Replacement of the synchronizer assembly will be required to correct this concern.
White smoke coming from the exhaust could indicate that a head gasket has blown or there is a cracked cylinder head. Our technicians tell us that removal and inspection of the cylinder heads will be required to confirm a crack is present.
The oil pan gasket commonly leaks oil.
Worn motor mounts can cause the motor to rise during acceleration, causing a clunking noise and possibly damaging the AC hoses. Damage to the AC hoses can cause a loss refrigerant resulting in no cold air from the AC. The motor mount will need to be replaced prior to repairing the damaged hose or the problem will continue.
Bad motor mounts can cause the motor to move excessively, which pulls on the MAP sensor vacumn hose every time you step on the gas pedal. This either weakens the hose so it collapses (causing low vacuum flow) or pulls the vacuum hose that connects the intake manifold to the MAP sensor completely off of the sensor. When the hose is disconnected from the MAP sensor, a full rich condition will result.


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For the past month, I've been following a blog about a nine-year-old foster dog named Mila, who is undergoing heartworm treatment. It's written by Jean, who fosters dogs for Big Hearts Big Dog Rescue [3] in Western New York. Mila is the third heartworm-positive pup to come into Jean's care.
I've never really appreciated the challenges or devastation heartworm, and I've never known a dog treated for it. It's a rare, though not unprecedented, occurrence in my part of the country, where nighttime temperatures aren't generally hot enough for the heartworm larvae to mature in the mosquito host.
Following Mila's journey has been an eye-opener—both in terms of the commitment of the caregiver and the challenges of the treatment, in particular, the need to keep the canine patient calm for a month at a time. We've asked Jean to check in with us about Mila's progress.
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The developer behind iOS hit CSR Racing has defended the implementation of microtransactions within the title.
The game limits the time players can spend racing in a single session by rationing 'gas'. Once gas has expired players can either leave it and return later when it will have recharged or pay a fee to continue racing.
CSR was singled out for particular criticism by iOS hacker Alexey Borodin, who earlier this week devised a method that allows gamers to obtain IAPs for free in most iOS titles.
"I set this up due to hungry and lazy developers," Borodin claimed. "I was very angry to see that CSR Racing developer taking money from me every single breath."
But speaking to Hookshot, the founder and MD of CSR developer Boss Alien Jason Avent claimed that the 'gas' mechanic simply "provides a natural reprieve" for players..
"The game has a tight 30-second play loop," he explained. "You race, upgrade your car and then race some more. This repeats until you can beat a crew member and ultimately the crew bosses.
"The 'Gas' mechanic provides a reprieve for a natural break. At that point you can either pay for Gas or leave the game to recharge. The short-sharp play sessions mean that you're happy to come back and have another go. This design fits with the play patterns of people on the move. That's really what drove the design."
Avent went on to deny that such design is harmful to the game.
"As long as you consider monetization up-front then I don't think it harms the game design," he insisted.
"We have a lot of reminders in the game that help to keep you on the right track and progress. Relatively few of these actually mention money. However payment does fit in neatly where it's appropriate. It's never compulsory to pay though and I think that's key.
"You can play CSR Racing forever for free if you want to. If you're really into it though you can buy all the cool stuff and show off to your friends. These kind of choices occur in real life all the time. I could buy some £1.99 shades from a street-seller or I could spend £100 on some nice Ray Bans. They do pretty much the same job. It's all about offering people a choice."


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In 2013 the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for their fourth straight season with 90+ wins. In order to make a solid playoff run this year, the Rays must overcome the offseason losses of James Shields and B.J. Upton.
Shields and fellow teammate Wade Davis were traded to the Kansas City Royals for Wil Myers, Jake Odorizzi, and some other additional pieces. Shields, a double-digit winner and 200+ innings pitcher for six straight seasons, is a solid starting pitcher. However, because the Rays led MLB with a 3.19 ERA in 2012, making up for the absence of Shields may not be as intimidating as some may think. The Rays enter the schedule with Cy Young Award winner David Price in the No. 1 starter's slot, lefty Matt Moore, followed by 2011 Rookie of the Year Jeremy Hellickson, then three-time double-digit winner Jeff Niemann, and finally 25-year-old prospect Alex Cobb.
Super-athletic center fielder B.J. Upton was lost to free agency this offseason. Upton signed a $75.25 million deal with the Atlanta Braves for five years after combining for 51 home runs, 159 runs batted in, and 67 stolen bases over the past two years. After playing mostly left outfield in 2012, Desmond Jennings will take Upton's spot and convert to middle outfield. The Alabama-native hit .246 with 13 homers, 47 RBIs, and 31 steals in his first year as a legitimate full-time starter.
The Rays hope that the offseason additions of Wil Myers, Jake Odorizzi, and Yunel Escobar will be enough to balance the loss of Shields and Upton. Because they already have a relatively strong pitching rotation, it is important that the Rays devote enough attention to improving their offense in order to make a strong playoff run. If Longoria can stay healthy throughout the season, it would tremendously boost the Rays' offensive efforts.
In 2012, the American League East became a more competitive division and in 2013 it looks to be even more cutthroat. The Blue Jays have always been behind but made strong moves this offseason. With the signings of Melky Cabrera, Jose Reyes, and valuable utility-man Emilio Bonafacio, the Blue Jays are improving an already potent offense. The Yankees appear to always be on top and can of course contend in the upcoming season, but with the roster only getting older and injuries plaguing the team, I would not be surprised if the Yankees took a step back in 2013. The Baltimore Orioles did well in 2012 with 93 wins and a wild-card playoff berth. They were second in the majors in home runs (214) and five players had 20+ dingers. Last year the Red Sox did not fully recover from their historic collapse to finish the 2011 season. They made several free agency acquisitions this offseason, and hope to get their pitching back on track in order to seriously compete this year.
Assuming that the Tampa Bay pitching is as good, if not better than last season, and Longoria stays healthy, I believe Tampa Bay has the best shot at the division crown. Toronto's offseason moves make them an automatic threat in 2013, and with the emergence of Baltimore this past season, they too cannot be counted out. Competition in the AL East will definitely be at its strongest in 2013.


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Derek Lam is making a name for himself as one of the modern American masters of minimalism, and he brings that approach to his secondary line, 10 Crosby, for the Resort 14 collection. Cocoon-shaped tops pair easily with slouchy jogging pants for what could be the easiest warm-weather outfit possible. Black, white, ivory, camel, red, and navy form the base of the collection, with texture coming through graphic prints and nubbly textures.
For those who are considering going to a big city or a more urban destination for their getaway, this is the resort collection for you. Click through to see the full 10 Crosby Derek Lam Resort 2014 collection here.
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Just as many homeowners are coping with thinner wallets, bills for those holiday indulgences are coming due. Paying them may require a little belt-tightening. One way is to slim down your energy costs. The average American household spends about $2,000 per year on energy, according to the Department of Energy—and about 45 percent of that is heating-related. There are a few simple things you can do to lower your utility bills without sacrificing comfort.
You can start today by making a few small changes that'll pay off in the long run. The DOE's Energy Savers Guide offers many easy, practical solutions that don't require a lot of effort or a big investment.
•Find leaks and other sources of waste by conducting a do-it-yourself home energy assessment. Seal any leaks with weatherstripping.
•Upgrade your lightbulbs by consulting our latest Ratings and recommendations. Replacing 15 lightbulbs could save you about $50 per year.
•Turn off your computer and monitor when you're not using them and plug other home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips that can easily be turned off when the equipment is not in use.
•Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120 degrees F.
•Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
•Take short showers instead of baths.
•Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, and radiators as needed to ensure they're not blocked by furniture, carpeting or drapes.
•Install a programmable thermostat to keep your house comfortably warm in the winter and comfortably cool in the summer.
•Look for the Energy Star label on home appliances and other products. Consult our Ratings of dishwashers, washing machines and refrigerators to see which earn the Energy Star.
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Cultural Feast Oktoberfest
While the beer drinkers rarely need a historical reason to imbibe, they should all raise a glass to King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Thats because in 1810, to celebrate his upcoming marriage, he proclaimed 16 days of nonstop partying for his subjects. Houstonians can learn (and drink) a lot when Saint Arnold Brewing Company and the Houston Museum of Natural Science team up for Oktoberfest: The History and Science of Beer.
Featuring tastings, beer-centric lectures and demonstrations, accordion music, and lots of sausage, sauerkraut and pretzel tasting, its not just about getting loaded. The history of the world can be told through culinary history. What people ate and why they ate it all tells the story of their culture, technology and relationships to those around them, says Amy Potts, Director of Adult Education for the HMNS. Theres also the religious angle of brewing, as laid out in The Hymn to Nikasi, a divine little poem about brewing dating back about 6,000 years. Many people today consider drinking beer a religious experience, but for those in ancient times the fermenting process brought a safe, drinkable beverage with medicinal and mystical benefits that were considered a gift from the heavens, Potts says. Praise the Lord and pass the keg! 7 p.m. Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Avenue. For information, call 713-639-4629 or visit www.hmns.org. $38 to $48.
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Helen Mirren's always been happy to strip off for her acting work and she hasn't let her age change her attitude towards nudity.
She was 58 when she went naked in the film Calendar Girls - and we don't blame her for wanting to show off her body.
Apart from winning an Oscar for her role as her majesty in The Queen, Helen was named 'bikini queen' in a number of national papers after she was papped on the beach, when she was 63! She has said she enjoys swimming to keep fit, which is great for over all body tone and can even get rid of cellulite.
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If Tampa Bay's shedding construction jobs, why does incoming homebuilder call us hot regional market?
Wake up and good morning. Check out this quote and marvel... "The Tampa area is one of the most attractive homebuilding markets in the southeastern United States, with the second-largest economy in Florida and strong job growth expected."
That's either a not-so-funny joke or a quote from 2004, right? I mean, after all, the St. Petersburg Times just lead its front page Tuesday with the headline Tampa Bay area sheds second highest number of construction jobs in the country on this story.
Wrong! That remark was issued Dec. 2 by Meritage Homes CEO Steve Hilton (photo, left), in this press release announcing the homebuilder's plans to enter the Tampa Bay housing market. Here's more coverage on the plans by Meritage, the nation's 10th largest builder, from the Tampa Bay Business Journal and Wall Street Journal.
Hilton, this Meritage press release, elaborates on his decision to enter the Tampa Bay market: "It offers us another opportunity to redeploy our resources into an area where we can grow and leverage the expertise of our current managers in the southeast."
Is this possibly an early sign of the turning of the regional housing tide? Consider Meritage's even more recent decision to flee the still staggering Las Vegas market in this Las Vegas Review-Journal story, dated today.
So is Tampa Bay about to rebound, as Meritage suggests? Or is it stuck in limbo, as Jeff Thorson, division president of William Ryan Homes in Tampa, told the St. Pete Times Monday? Shy of any major corporate relocations to the area, Thorson said, "I don't see any dramatic turnaround."Stay tuned.
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Hill urges Legion to move 'full speed ahead'
As a retired Navy captain, Clarence Hill knows what it is like to lead. As its national commander, he will spend the next 10 months leading The American Legion. And during the organization's National Executive Committee Fall Meetings in Indianapolis this week, Hill recalled his Navy days in laying out the challenges that the Legion, America's veterans and its military are facing.
"I can sum up what's ahead for The American Legion in three words: full speed ahead. We need to go full speed because we have some battles ahead of us in Washington, D.C.," Hill said. "We just learned last week that the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act conference committee report dropped the provision that would have phased out concurrent receipt for Chapter 61 – service-connected, disabled military retirees. It also drops House-passed language that addresses the elimination on the offset in the Survivors Benefit Program. These provisions are supported by The American Legion.
"I've already taken action to address these issues by contacting the chairmen of the Armed Services committees to reemphasize The American Legion's support for these provisions. I'm requesting a hearing on these quality-of-life issues and reintroduction of legislation that contains these provisions for consideration in both chambers," he said.
Hill praised the 49 American Legion departments that have attained their 55-percent target-date goal. "But," Hill said, "(membership efforts) must be a little hard, because we're not at 55 departments. I believe it's easy to talk people into joining The American Legion once they find out what we're all about and if you just ask them."
The Legion's Operation Comfort Warriors program has raised nearly $200,000 to provide comfort items for injured servicemembers recovering in military hospitals. "But this ship has not yet anchored. When I became national commander, I set a goal to raise an additional $100,000 by the end of this year," Hill said. "While we have already raised a few thousand dollars toward that goal, we won't meet it without your help. Go back to your departments and publicize this great program in your newspapers and newsletters."
Hill also urged Legionnaires to continue supporting U.S. troops in the war on terror.
"There is no doubt that war fatigue is starting to set into the American public, but we must always remember that we did not declare war on the terrorists; they declared war on us," he said. "The 9/11 attacks happened before we went to Iraq or Afghanistan, and let's not forget the terrorist attacks that would have happened if not for our brave men and women in law enforcement. There is no telling how many Americans would have died if al Qaeda had been successful in its recent plot to set bombs off in American mass-transit systems.
We must stand behind our men and women in uniform – especially when they are in harm's way. We must give them the tools to succeed. It seems to me that if the general in charge of the war in Afghanistan says he needs an additional 40,000 American troops, we should send him what he needs. Do not separate the war from the warrior. You cannot support our warriors without letting them do their jobs."


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Anti-immigration forces target Rubio
House Speaker Marco Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants and the first Cuban-American speaker of the House, is under attack from anti-immigration forces that contend he is "working behind the scenes to kill the very bills intended to help you and your family." This YouTube video is being circulated by bordercontrolnow.com and urges people to call Rubio's office and complain.
UPDATE: House staff says the immigration bills are scheduled to be workshopped next week -- likely Monday -- in a special meeting of the State Affairs Committee. Rubio's spokeswoman Jill Chamberlin said the office has gotten roughly 400 calls about the bills, 300 in support and 100 in opposition.


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Retirement doesn't look the same as it did prior to 1985, when Dad hung up his work boots.
Consider these amazing retirement planning statistics offered by Gary Burtless, who holds the John C. and Nancy D. Whitehead chair in economic studies at the Brookings Institution. Burtless has been studying this issue on behalf of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
In 1985, men 60 to 74 earned about 20 percent less per year than men between the ages of 25 and 59. Since then, that difference has gone away. The workplace earnings of men ages 60 to 64 have increased 54 percent, while the earnings of 65- to-69-year-olds have increased 164 percent, and the earnings of 70- to 74-year-olds have tripled. Women's numbers aren't quite as dramatic, but they've increased as well.
In terms of hourly wages, in 2010, men between the ages of 60 and 74 were paid 20 percent more than the average worker who was between 25 and 59. Women between ages 60 and 74 earned 10 percent more than their younger counterparts.
Education makes the difference, especially compared to the way it was when your dad retired.
As recently as 1985, nearly half of people between the ages of 70 and 74 lacked a high school diploma and only about 10 percent had a college degree. By 2010, more than 30 percent of men and women between the ages of 60 and 64 held a college diploma -- a slightly higher percentage than among 40- t0 44-year-olds.
The upshot is that the combination of knowledge, age and experience adds up to greater productivity for older people, even compared to workers at the prime of their careers. Burtless predicts that this situation is likely to persist for another 20 years, especially considering the cutbacks in spending on education, allowing older, better educated workers of both sexes to hold onto their jobs and their paychecks -- and turning retirement on its ear.


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Glass Drop
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It's been four long years since the New York band Battles dropped Mirrored, their forward thinking, and experimental foray into post this and that. Mirrored was a melting pot of all kinds of ingredients, from synthed out guitars, to bashing drums, to the odd collection of sound loops and vocals. When creative force and sort-of frontman Tyondai Braxton exited the band to pursue his own music, fans were left wondering exactly where Battles would go next. Could the band push the same kind of musical boundaries without Braxton and would they remain a trio" Enter Gloss Drop, Battles' new full length that should serve as both a rebirth for the trio and a musical pacifier to the naysayer.
Gloss Drop is a quirkier record that has more twists and turns than Mirrored. Filling in for Braxton is an unusual collection of performers. Gary Numan, Yamantaka Eye of the Boredoms, Blonde Redhead singer Kazu Makino and Chilean singer Matias Aguayo who appears on the first single "Ice Cream". Gloss Drop is a constant moving ball of electricity that is effortlessly twisting and reshaping itself. Even if you don't like instrumental music you have to be impressed with how Battles takes complex and primal rhythms and brings them into a twenty first century math rock arena.
The album opens with "Africastle" and sets the vibe of the entire record. The guitars intro the song with an echoed strumming effect combined with small plucks of each string. It sounds as if this might be just a rolling soundscape, something mellow to ease folks into the record. Instead Battles drops an Afro-Cuban dance party into the middle of the song that's laced with some background guitar grooves. "Africastle" is upbeat and groovy and then it changes into something much more deliberate and moody. Naturally the band follows this with "Ice Cream", a danceable disco-rock summer anthem that's peppered but Matias Aguayo's stylized vocals. It's this kind of instant turnaround that makes Battles such a dynamic force and allows Glass Drop to move forward without Tyondai Braxton.
"Futura" is a more straight ahead math rock jam while "Wall Street" sounds like Battles found some old John Carpenter soundtracks and decided to rock the shit out of them. "Sweetie And Shag" featuring Kazu Makino, is one of my favorites on the album. The drums are just slightly off pace from the music, setting up a nice syncopated feel for the song. While Makino's magical voice moves like an ethereal python, the music grows more and more playful around the strong backbeat.
Working as a trio hasn't slowed down Battles at all. Guitarists Ian Williams (Don Caballero, Storm & Stress) and Dave Konopka (Lynx) drain every single drop of whatever they can out of their instruments. Weird circus sounds, swinging good time keyboard work, free-for-all rock, space sounds, anything and everything you could think of. It's almost like the guitar is the Green Lantern ring for Williams and Konopka, whatever they can imagine becomes a reality.
Holding it all down for the experimentation are the drums. Some consider John Stainer (Helmet, Tomahawk) to be just some hard bashing monolith, but he has some seriously tasty moves here. Nothing happening within Gloss Drop would work if Stainer's drums weren't so good. He plays exactly what the song needs without even thinking about it. Part of what makes Battles so great is that as processed and calculated as their tunes can be, they all sound organic. Science meets nature in the pantheon of math rock and artistic freedom. Sound pretentious? I don't care, that's how Gloss Drop made me feel.
What Battles is doing speaks largely to the future of music. Don't get alarmed, I'm not calling them that, I'm saying their style is part of a larger picture that dictates where music is headed. So much of what's going on is boring and as the Internet allows people to jump from band to band, musical apathy will not be tolerated for long. The idea of the rock band is changing and combining more and more with a visual art ideal. Battles and Glass Drop are a huge part of that moving forward. The future of this record will see it as part of a larger cultural shift that might save music from itself and the industry that has drained it of its life.
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TOPS meetings
Mondays, 6:45-7:30 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) of Watertown meets at the Watertown Community Center. Info: Dory at (952) 200-8655 or Debbie at (952) 955-3079.
Senior Club
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – The Watertown Senior Club meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Watertown City Hall. All 55+ welcome. Info: (952) 955-2697.
Support Group
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.. – Suicide Bereavement Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Waconia Moravian Church. 209 E 2nd street. Next Meeting May 14th, 6:30pm open to anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide.
Free Hot dinner at St. Paul's
1st Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Please join St. Paul's Lutheran Church (505 Westminster Avenue. SW in Watertown) once a month for a wonderful full course hot dinner. All are invited every first Thursday of the month. Info: 955-1498.
Watertown Farmer's Market
Thursdays this summer, 3:30-6:30 p.m. – New Day and New location: find us on Thursday's next to the city offices from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Now offering: homemade soap, craft items, jam, pickled items, veggies, eggs, and baked goods. We are also looking for local musicians who may want to come down and showcase their talents. For more info, call Susann Hoese at (952) 955-2913.
Tri-County Toastmasters
Fridays, 6:45 a.m. – The Tri-County Toastmasters Club meets at the Watertown Community Center near the south entrance. Improve your public speaking and communication skills. Info: Chuck Charnstrom. at 952-955-2963
NAMI support group meeting
Thur., Aug. 15, 7 p.m. – The support group of National Alliance on Mental Illness will meet at the Moravian Church in Waconia located at 209 2nd St E.
Arts Center Bus Trip
Aug. 15 – To celebrate the end of summer, Elim Rehab & Nursing Home invites you to participate in a journey along Highway 212 from Watertown, Minn., to Watertown, S.D. The roundtrip will leave at 7 a.m. from the high school parking lot and return at 8 p.m. Guests will be treated to tours at the Redlin Arts Center, the Goss Opera House, the Mellette House and Watertown Confectionery, Winery & chocolate shop while enjoying fun games, snacks and camaraderie during the trip. Seating is limited to 50 guests. To purchase tickets, register online at www.elimcare.org/watertown or call the elim campus at 942-955-2691. All proceeds will be used to purchase new furniture for the day room.
CatholicManNight (Cancelled)
Fri., Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m. – Immaculate Conception Church has postponed its CatholicManNight. It will be rescheduled for a future date.
Firehouse Drive-In
Aug. 16-17 – The Cologne Fire Department Relief Association will hold the fifth annual Firehouse Drive-In at Village Park in Cologne. Gates open at 6 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday. A bean bag tournament starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. Parking passes are available at Lenzen Chevrolet Buick in Chaska, KleinBank in Cologne and Holiday in Cologne. For more information, call John Hendel at 952-380-8064 or visit www.firehousedrivein.com.
Wild, Wild West Children's Event
Sat, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. – noon – Join us for bible-based story time, guitar-led children's music, games, a craft, and special guests: a famous horse seen on TV commercials and owners putting on a Wild, Wild West performance you won't want to miss! For children age 4 through grade 5 at Highland Park Pavilion in Watertown. Register online at www.riversedgemn.com or call 612-978-8194 or 612-245-4535.
Country Fest
Sun, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – 19th Annual Country Fest at Church of St. Boniface, 4025 Main St., St. Bonifacius. Roast Pork & Pork Chop Dinner served from 11-2 with the best sauerkraut around. Large silent auction and much more. Question call 952-446-1054 or email [email protected]
WASK Meeting
Tues., Aug. 20, 5 p.m. – Watertown Area Swim Klub will have its Fall/Winter season pre-season meeting at the high school pool. The pool will be available for evaluations if needed an hour prior. WASK is a Watertown-Mayer community education program that is a large family friendly club with 25 percent off second child and 50 percent off third and each child thereafter club dues.
Princess Kay Coronation
Wed., Aug. 21, 8 p.m. – 60th Princess Kay of the Milky Way Coronation at the Minnesota State Fair grounds band shell. Carver County Dairy Association is hosting a free fan bus supporting 2013 Carver County Dairy Princess/2013 Princess Kay Finalist, Katie Buckentine, of Chaska. For more information or to secure a seat on this free fan bus, please contact Barb Grimm, 952-657-2476, by Sunday, Aug. 18.
CCLS Open House
Sat. Aug. 22, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Christ Community Lutheran School (CCLS) of Watertown will be having an Open House. CCLS offers great Christian educational opportunities for students from age 3 through 8th Grade. Families new to CCLS for the 2013-14 school year will receive 1/2 off tuition for children enrolled in grades K-8 and one month free for any of the three Licensed Preschool Programs. Contact the school for more information at 952-955-1419 or at www.ccls.net
Waconia HS 1978 Reunion
Fri., Aug. 23 – Waconia High School Class of 1978 is having a 35-year class reunion at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. For more information, contact Randy Sicheneder at (612) 418-6110.
Stiftungsfest Sheephead Tournament
Sat., Aug. 24 , 8:30 a.m. – 10th Annual Stiftungsfest Sheephead Tourney. 8:30 am, registration. Tournament starts at 9 a.m. in the Pavilion. The event is sponsored by the NYA Lions.
Westwood Wheelers Car Show
Sat., Aug. 24 , 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.. — Free Westwood Wheelers Car Show/Cruise-In at Westood Community Church, 3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen. Any make, any model, any year, any condition. Family fun, good food, many trophies, will one be yours? Just Off 41 and North of 5. Call Jim Theis, 952-224-7378 for information.
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Sun., Oct. 6, 1 p.m. – The Jeff Stern Memorial Golf Tourney for CCLS will be held at Shadowbrooke Golf Course in Lester Prairie. 9-Hole Scramble Event, 1 p.m. shotgun. Lunch will be served at noon, bring your family! Register for golf solo or put a foursome together. Cost is $45 for 18 and up, $40 for 17 and below. Registration fee includes Pork Chop lunch (also available for purchase separately) and prizes! Register online at www.ccls.net or call 952-955-1419 with questions.


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Going to private school is a right, but like many other rights, not everyone is always in a position to exert it.
Some can afford to, some can't, but the right to pay for your child to go to the best school is fundamental to a modern, liberal society. It's the right to do your best, however unfair that may be to others.
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That's pretty much why my parents sent me to a private school. Our local state secondary in Aberdeen was not very good so they decided a private school would be a better option, even though it meant they struggled financially. I've always appreciated them doing it, because they did the right thing for them, and for me.
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Just found out today that our beloved Tref passed away back in September. Here is his obituary. Also included is a link to the Condolence Page. Lots of familiar names on that page!!! Jerri (Thomas) Smith
Trefry, Allan A. passed away at the age of 85, on Sept. 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ellen; his son, Randy and his wife Kim; his son, Glen; and 4 grandchildren, Raeshell, Brittney, Nicholas and Matthew. Allan served in education in the Whittier Union High School District and in the Orange Unified School District for 40 years. He was active in music and sports throughout his life. His Remembrance and Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 12 at 3:00 pm at Yorba Linda Presbyterian Church, 19301 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, California. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association.
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A wonderful, caring Cardinal has past away this week. She dedicated her life to WHS not only graduating from WHS in 1958 but also returning to teach at her beloved WHS. Once she retired she came back once again to be a board member of the Whittier High School Alumni Association. Thank you for the many wonderful years of dedication and hard work, the many Cardinals who were taught by you and interacted with you really appreciate what have done. You will forever be in our hearts Lorraine McPherson Sawyer.
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Pain is a real and debilitating health condition. Every day I treat women who are in pain and often don't know what is feasible for them due to their discomfort or their physical limitations. While pain may be the underlying reason for them to limit physical exercise, mental fear or apprehension also play a role. For all my patients, I suggest yoga as a pathway to mental and physical health. I'm not saying you need to jump into a hot, tortuous yoga room but I'm simply suggesting that you be open to a new style of exercise and relaxation.
While yoga has become a hot new trend, everyone must take a step back to think about what they are physically capable of doing and what their goals are for this new exercise. Whether it is to tone their body, or mentally decompress, there is a type of yoga for everyone. Yoga's overall function is to balance the body, mind, and spirit by using postures, breathing, and meditation. Varying positions have been shown to improve flexibility and strength, while breathing and meditation help to focus the mind.
Yoga has been studied extensively as its popularity has grown, though scientific studies on its physical and mental effects are hard to perfect. Studies performed have shown a reduction in symptoms from osteoarthritis and menopause, in addition to decreased perceived pain for those with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic back pain. Studies have also shown improvement in mood with decreased symptoms of depression, anxiety, fatigue, and stress. Yoga also allows decreased activation of the autonomic nervous system, allowing its practitioners to relax. Research has suggested decreased cortisol levels and reduced stress in pregnant women. Furthermore, significant reductions in noradrenline and self-rated stress have also been found.
Each yoga style differs; from Ashtanga to Bikram, and Power to Vinyasa. They each take on a different feel and intensity depending on their teacher's training. While not all forms of yoga can be considered cardiovascular exercise, lower intensity sessions tend to involve more postural awareness, breathing, and meditation, all of which can positively impact your mood while improving flexibility. However, I cannot stress enough how important it is to know your limitation. The worst thing that can happen is beginning yoga and injuring yourself while attempting a difficult pose. Always check with your physician to find out if you have any medical condition that may preclude you from participating in yoga. Your doctor can educate you about any limitation he or she feels applies to you. Also, always talk to the yoga instructors prior to starting any class and be sure to inform them of your medical conditions or injuries. Usually they will let you know if a pose needs to be altered during the session. Yoga classes at a gym tend to be more physically dynamic, so if you aren't very active, I would suggest starting with a lower intensity form of yoga first. Meditation yoga classes are often offered by studios and are a great introduction into poses, relaxation and breathing.
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Are you as confused as I am with how they are naming the Naruto games? It probably does not help that I've never watched any of the anime series. Namco Bandai isn't phased,though, and are set to publish the next entry in the Ultimate Ninja franchise on the PSP. The new game is called
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3
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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Returns to the PSP System with Intense Four-Player Battles
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Dec. 10, 2009) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja® Heroes 3 will be available for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 is the latest in the Ultimate Ninja fighting game franchise developed by CyberConnect2, and follows Naruto Uzumaki and his continuing adventures to save his friend Sasuke. Based on the popular animated NARUTO SHIPPUDEN series from VIZ Media, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 enhances the fun and accessible battle system the series is known for by introducing four-player battles, an all-new adventure mode, and a brand new roster of powerful characters.
"The Ultimate Ninja series continues to be one of the most popular NARUTO video game franchises for fans of the anime and manga around the world," said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games. "NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 continues to innovate and refine the series' trademark fighting mechanics, introducing new characters, and ensuring gamers at any skill level can fight like a true ninja."
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 puts players' fighting spirits to the test with intense and frantic battles while using one of more than 50 characters. New characters include Young Kakashi and Obito Uchiha from the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN special, Kakashi Chronicles. For the first time in the series' history, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 expands upon the series' trademark fighting engine and updates it for four-player brawls. Team up with a partner to unleash a devastatingly powerful Jutsu team attack on opponents, or interrupt an enemy's Ultimate Jutsu to help or hinder another player.
Additionally, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 features Master Road, where players can re-live the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN storyline up to the Hidan and Kakuzu arc and continue through two all-new adventures. This mode also features a three-player cooperative mode which let players experience the full adventure through an ad-hoc connection. During his quests, Naruto will also engage in Battle or Action stages. Each stage will contain a specific objective for Naruto to complete including intense fights, escaping from danger, and much more.
For more information on the game, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com or www.hokagesroom.com. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN is currently airing on Disney XD. For more information on NARUTO, and to view free streaming episodes of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, please visit www.naruto.com.
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NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto http://www.namcobandaigames.com/.
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INDIANAPOLIS — It took three weeks. It took 64 games. It took every single second, and every last shot.
And that is how the greatest NCAA Tournament in memory finally ended Monday night. With a ball sailing through the air from near midcourt, and with history riding on its final destination.
"I just thought, 'Please, don't,' " Duke guard Nolan Smith said. "It looked good. I was just praying it didn't go in."
In the end, the shot could not have come any closer.
And, I suppose, the same will always be said about Butler's greatest season.
The box scores will say Duke won the national championship 61-59 against Butler. The record books will say coach Mike Krzyzewski became just the third man in history to win at least four titles.
But our memories will tell us what really happened. Our hearts will tell us what was truly won and lost.
For this game was everything a college sporting event should be. It was a program with a rich history and a richer budget going down to the final second against a program with little pedigree and even less fanfare.
It was a coach who began his career in 1976 against a coach who was born in 1976. It was Krzyzewski kissing the net as he cut it down from the hoop, and it was Butler coach Brad Stevens hugging his players as they walked away from their dreams.
This could have been a new benchmark for a new generation. This could have been Loyola or Texas Western in the 1960s. It could have been North Carolina State or Villanova in the '80s. It could have been the most unlikely champion college basketball had seen in 20 years, and probably longer.
Instead, it will be the greatest upset that never happened.
"I don't think a loss ever hurt this bad before," said Butler guard Shawn Vanzant of Tampa. "We were right there."
There was little to suggest Butler might be the better team Monday night. Duke had better shooters. Duke had much better size. Duke had the Hall of Fame coach and the deeper bench.
And still Butler refused to go away.
The teams traded the lead 15 times. The most either team led by was six points, and that lasted only a handful of minutes.
And when it came down to the final seconds, Butler had two chances for victory. The Bulldogs had stopped Duke on consecutive possessions in the final two minutes to cut the score from 60-55 to 60-59. Gordon Hayward had one shot at the victory, but his fadeaway jumper went off the rim.
After Duke center Brian Zoubek made one free throw, Hayward got another chance off a rebound with 3.6 seconds remaining. He dribbled just past halfcourt and then let the ball fly with a lifetime's worth of dreams hanging in the balance.
The ball hit the backboard and then bounced off the front of the rim before falling to the ground and ending a season.
"I was standing at halfcourt and I thought it was going in," Butler forward Matt Howard said. "That makes it even a little more devastating. You think that shot is going, and then it rims out like it did."
And so, in the end, the small private school won.
The one with the polite, unassuming players and the 92 percent graduation rate. The one where players aren't skipping off to the NBA after one season, and the one where the coach is forever turning down more lucrative jobs.
So why are you frowning this morning?
I know the world loves its underdogs, and we all revel in an NCAA Tournament Cinderella.
And, sure, had Butler finished off the upset, it would have been part of highlight tapes forever.
Yes, Butler is everything we perceive to be good about college sports.
But, in case you have forgotten, so is Duke. Somehow that has been forgotten over the years.
A generation ago, we seemed to understand this. Back then, Duke was the little-team-that-could going up against big-and-bad UNLV. Duke had the clean cut coach and players who got degrees. UNLV had the renegade coach and players briefly passing through school.
Yet, somewhere along the line, it seemed Duke turned into everyone's back-up villains.
And that's too bad.
For even if Duke spends more money than any program in the nation, and even if Krzyzewski has grown to be as arrogant as any coach in the land, the Blue Devils still represent all that is right about college athletics.
"Everybody want to be like Duke. Just the way they carry themselves," Stevens said. "Year in and year out, you know they're going to be a cohesive unit. Coach Krzyzewski has set the standard for the way teams are built."
And now he has one more title to hold up his legend.
And the rest of us have one incredible memory to hang on to.
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Posted August 3, 2016
Editor's Note: I featured Susan Sipal, a Pittsboro mom and Harry Potter expert, last week, just as her book, "A Writer's Guide to Harry Potter," was released. She shares her thoughts on how the blockbuster series can teach kids important reading skills.
In a world where online content is increasingly filled by anyone with a social media platform, parents face rising pressure to teach children critical reading skills. So much of what our young ones are exposed to both online and off comes from sources that may not have the highest fact-checking or journalistic integrity. Everyone has their own agenda and helping your little social media omnivore recognize these subtle messages is challenging. Especially when parents are usually not looking over their offspring's shoulder 24/7.
However, trying to get your 10-year-old to listen while you explain why a game designer has skimpily-clothed women next to fully-armed heroes will only get you eye rolls and a slammed door. Give them a Harry Potter book, though, and then point out one or two of JK Rowling's hidden clues and watch as your child races through the text to find every hidden mystery and analogy that lurks like the Giant Squid beneath the surface of Rowling's books.
Rowling likes to play with her reader. She acknowledged in a 2003 interview with Stephen Fry: "I want you to be able to guess, if you've got your wits about you. There are a few surprises coming."
She definitely surprised me and my son. As we read together and fell in love with Rowling's quirky characters and delightful world building, we discovered the best Easter eggs lay hidden below the text. From the time my son figured out that there were clues hidden everywhere, he became obsessed with hunting out and finding every possible meaning beneath Rowling's surface words.
For example, one of the earliest secrets Rowling's young readers caught onto was the meaning behind her names. Petunia is as petulant as her name sounds. Minerva McGonagall is quite the wise yet strong professor, like her namesake goddess. And Argus Filch, indeed, seems to have a hundred eyes in spying miscreants about the castle.
As the subtext became more layered, the fans embraced the challenge. Mythical and legendary references underpin the series, from pulling swords out of hats inspired by King Arthur, to the "Minotaur" monster waiting to devour the young sacrifice portkeyed from the center of the Triwizard maze. Perhaps the most impressionable and lasting references were to social issues, from concern over the treatment of people with illnesses like AIDS, as represented by Remus Lupin, to the dangers we face when a world is increasingly broken down among ethnic identities, as exemplified by the pure bloods, half bloods and mudbloods.
When children as young as 10 become so fascinated with a world and characters that they research myths to hunt out more clues, debate with their friends over what's to come and even write articles to post on fansites to share with other equally passionate fans, they have learned perhaps the greatest gift Rowling gave a whole generation. The knowledge that what lies upon the surface of the written word is not all there is, and that sometimes, what is most fascinating and mysterious, is what lies underneath.
Reading together has always been a cherished activity between parent and child. How much more meaningful it is when reaching the end of a book, parents see their beloved offspring better prepared to face a world where, sometimes, monsters truly do lurk below the surface of the page.
S.P. Sipal is the author of A Writer's Guide to Harry Potter, which help writers and fans alike peer beneath the surface of Rowling's pages for the Giant Squid of myths, mysteries, and subtext within a Harry Potter novel. You can find Susan online at her blog at HarryPotterForWriters.com or on Twitter at @HP4Writers. She will be presenting and signing her book from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 6, in Pittsboro, at the Chatham Marketplace during the mini Renaissance Faire hosted by Starrlight Mead.


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King vs. Konola: Attack and defend
Though it was long on rhetoric and short on details, a debate Monday between the two candidates for Senate District 7 touched on jobs, the state's economy and oil and gas issues.
Rather than highlight his plans to govern, Republican Steve King started by attacking Democrats in charge in Denver, saying they were to blame for stricter regulations that he said led to fewer oil and gas jobs on the Western Slope and for imposing new taxes during the worst recession since the 1930s. King said Democrats failed to cut government to match a downturn in state revenue.
That put Democrat Claudette Konola on the defensive. She said it was a national drop in natural gas prices that caused drilling to slow. She also said Democrats have not imposed new state taxes and that the Legislature has cut the budget over the past few years by more than $4 billion.
"The Democratic Party started four years ago with the highest property tax increase in the history of our state," King told about 200 people at a candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and Kids Voting Mesa County in the Grand Junction City Hall Auditorium.
"They went on to add 175 pages of new rules and regulations to our oil and gas industry," King said. "They also added unions to state employees ... increased the motor vehicle fee ... 11 new taxes in the last legislative session. Quite the contrast between the idea of tax and spend, and the Republican idea of giving you a value for your tax dollar."
Konola, however, said Republicans like to preach about small government without saying exactly how they would make it smaller and still provide services. King, for example, said the state has 128 structurally deficient bridges it needs to fix, but the vehicle fee was increased to address that, she added.
Konola also said the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the so-called new taxes King talked of weren't new taxes at all, but the suspension of exemptions to existing sales taxes. The Legislature approved two- to three-year suspensions of those exemptions to deal with the state's revenue shortfall.
"I don't believe my opponent really wants to govern," Konola said. "He wants to make government so small that you can drown it in a bathtub. I think it's already there. We have analysts for Mesa County saying they're no longer cutting to the bone, they're now amputating limbs. Colorado is facing the same kinds of issues."
DENVER — The Justice Department is battling to save a federal law that makes it illegal to lie about being a war hero, appealing two court rulings that the statute is an unconstitutional muzzle on free speech.
The fight could be carried all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, where it would face an uncertain fate, legal analysts said.
"This is a Supreme Court that is friendly to parties asserting speech rights and skeptical about restrictions on those rights," said Kannon Shanmugam, a former Justice Department official.
Supporters of the law take the opposite view.
"It could wind up being the kind of landmark decision that the Supreme Court is going to have to give very serious and very broad consideration to, and I think they'll come down on our side," said Doug Sterner, a military historian.
The Stolen Valor Act makes it a crime punishable by up to a year in jail to falsely claim to have won a military medal, whether or not an impostor seeks financial gain.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco and a federal district court in Denver have both ruled the law is unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds.
Last week, government lawyers in California asked the full 9th Circuit to reconsider the ruling, calling it a decision of "exceptional importance." Prosecutors noted that the three-judge panel was split 2-1 with sharply differing views, and that the law is also under challenge in Colorado.
The 9th Circuit hasn't said whether it will take a second look.
In Colorado, prosecutors announced last week they would ask the 10th Circuit to overturn the district court decision. That appeal is expected to be filed in early November.
The Stolen Valor Act, which breezed through Congress in 2006, revised and toughened an existing statute that forbade anyone to wear a military medal that was not earned.
Rick Glen Strandlof, who founded a veterans group in Colorado Springs, was arrested in 2009 after claiming he was an ex-Marine who was wounded in Iraq and had received the Purple Heart and Silver Star. The Marine Corps said it had no record that Strandlof ever served.
A Denver federal judge threw out the case against Strandlof in July.
The California and Colorado cases were among the early prosecutions under the newly strengthened law.
Xavier Alvarez, a local water board official from Pomona, Calif., was indicted in 2007 after saying at a public forum that he was a retired Marine who received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration. Alvarez apparently never served in the military.
Alvarez pleaded guilty on condition that he be allowed to appeal on First Amendment grounds. The 9th Circuit ruled in his favor in August.
His attorney, Jonathan Libby, said Friday he believes both the full 9th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court would also find the law unconstitutional
Strandlof's attorney, Robert Pepin, said he is optimistic about winning at the appeals court or at the Supreme Court.
"It really ends up being a very interesting argument, with solid arguments on our side and strongly articulated arguments on their side," he said.
If government lawyers can't persuade the appeals courts to revive the law, they will likely ask the Supreme Court to hear the case, said Shanmugam, who served as the Justice Department's assistant solicitor general under President George W. Bush. The solicitor general is the government's top lawyer in arguments before the Supreme Court.
"When a federal court declares a federal statute unconstitutional, the solicitor general feels a strong obligation to defend the statute, where a reasonable argument can be made," Shanmugam said.
Shanmugam and others cited two 2010 Supreme Court rulings as indicators that the justices might overturn the Stolen Valor Act.
In one, the court overturned campaign spending limits on corporations and unions, and in the other it struck down a federal ban on videos that show graphic violence to animals. Both were viewed as free-speech cases.
Jonathan Turley, a professor at George Washington University Law School, said the Stolen Valor Act answers no real legal need but was written for political reasons, so lawmakers could show they are on the side of real heroes by punishing impostors.
"There's already a considerable deterrent for people who are engaged in this kind of conduct," he said. "Many of these people are charged with fraud. If someone is only wearing medals without seeking any form of gain, it becomes highly questionable."
Eugene Volokh, a UCLA law professor, said the court traditionally requires the government to prove it has a compelling interest to restrict free speech, which could be difficult in this case.
"I don't think that anybody's going to stop being a brave soldier, or be a less brave soldier, or have less respect for a brave soldier, because some number of people lie about it," he said.
Sterner, the military historian, said he believes the law has a good chance of surviving, citing the divided vote by the three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit.
"The fact that we had a 2-1 split bodes well at the 9th Circuit," said Sterner, whose wife, Pam, wrote a policy analysis in college that became the basis of the bill.
The bill's author in Congress, Colorado Democratic Rep. John Salazar, defended the law and said the rulings against it were misguided.
"You go out and you sacrifice and you earn these awards because of heroism. If somebody comes and tries to act like a hero, it kind of degrades what they did," he said. "It's defending their honor, as I see it."


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Tennessee-South Carolina: Chism's Career Night Downs Downey, GamecocksFebruary 6, 2010
It was all smiles and laughs for the Wayne Chism and the No. 14-ranked Tennessee Volunteers Saturday night, as they downed Devan Downey and South Carolina, 79-53.
Chism had a career-high 30 points. His previous high of 27 points came against Auburn March 14, 2009.
Chism, who has averaged 14.1 points in SEC play, was 11 for 17 from the field, including two three-pointers, and he hit six of eight free throws.
Downey, the SEC's leading scorer, finished with 26 points on five of 20 from the field.
Coming into this game, the Vols knew that it was key to keep Downey in check, especially in the first half. They did exactly that, as Bobby Maze and others managed to outman Downey.
By halftime, the Vols held a commanding 30-16 lead.
Early in the second half, the Vols broke away from the Gamecocks as they went on an 8-0 run, and a three-point jumper by Scotty Hopson put the score at 42-20 just more than four minutes into the second half. Hopson would finish with 11 points.
Another big story for the Vols was that Brian Williams was reinstated and joined the team. He was in a warmup jacket on the bench the whole game.
With the Vols' team chemistry as good as it has ever been right now, it will be interesting to see when and how they will use Williams—especially considering in the next week, they will be traveling to Nashville to take on No. 20 Vanderbilt, and later in the week, they will have a showdown with the No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats.
The next two games for the Vols will be most likely the two biggest SEC games for the rest of the year, as they are in a three-way battle for first place. Kentucky is currently in first with a 7-1 record in SEC play, with Vanderbilt and Tennessee right behind them at 6-2.
After destroying the Gamecocks, the Vols find themselves in the thick of the SEC East race.


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