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One of the biggest development questions hanging over Menomonee Falls was whether Kohl's headquarters would stay in Falls and expand or grow elsewhere. Governor Scott Walker and Kohl's CEO Kevin Mansell on Thursday announced that the company won't be going anywhere – and the state is going to help.
Walker said the state would provide $62.5 million in tax credits to support long-term growth at Kohl's in an agreement forged between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the national retailer. The number of tax credits received by Kohl's will depend upon the number of jobs the company creates and its capital expenditures.
Kohl's plans to add 3,000 jobs to the area over the next decade. Kohl's operates 1,134 stores in 49 states, and was the 20th largest retailer in the country in 2011. More than 5,000 corporate employees work at the exisiting facility in Menomonee Falls.
"Strengthening Kohl's headquarters is good news for Wisconsin," stated Scott Walker in a news release Thursday. "Not only is this a significant number of jobs, but it also signals that Wisconsin's economic climate is improving."
The agreement has Kohl's assuming roughly 100 acres of land reserved for it in the Woodland Prime office park. The Village Board park last year, and will invest up to $$23 million for infrastructure improvements on the site.
In exchange for building and land, the village will assume ownership of the company's 530,000-square-foot former distribution center at N54W13901 Woodale Drive. That exchange is expected to close in fall. For up to three years after the exchange occurs, Kohl's can elect to develop the property for incremental office space. After three years, Falls will assume control of the building and utilize a portion of it as a central location for public works and utilities.
Once Kohl's builds its second campus in Falls, it will continue to operate its current headquarters on Ridgewood Drive and its credit center on Woodale Court.
"We have been proud to call Wisconsin home for the last 50 years and are pleased to be renewing our commitment to the state and to our communities, customers and associates by selecting this location in the place where it all started for us," said Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chief executive officer and president said in a release. "While it was always our preference to remain in Wisconsin, Kohl's took the needed time to study all of our options, including an assessment of developing a campus outside of the state of Wisconsin.
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Mansell said they will continue to provide information to the public on their plans as they are finalized. The company had received and .
It's been a two year process closed-door negotiations to keep the company in Falls. Village Manager Mark Fitzgerald has been at the forefront of the negotiations, and can finally say it's a done deal.
"We are thrilled to death. We've been working on this for over two years and it's wonderful for both Kohl's and the village to have done this."
Waukesha County Supervisor Dan Vrakas issued a statement Thursday praising village leadership, and noting the company's significance in the area.
"I am grateful they (Kohl's) have decided to expand here and play an equally critical role in Waukesha County's future," Vrakas said. "Growing our economy takes a team effort. I would like to thank the leadership of the Village of Menomonee Falls and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for working so closely with the Kohl's Corporation to ensure it will remain a Wisconsin-based company for years to come."
The Village Board will meet in a special session at 7:30 a.m. Friday in Village Hall to solidify its agreements with the retailer. The meeting includes several real estate agreements and contracts hashed out in Aug. 2011.
The village would front $23 million for infrastructure improvements on the site, and provide $18 million in grants and incentives for the project. The village's investment would be paid back through the increased tax values from the development.


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A lot of people have been asking me what it felt like to be sitting next to Lady Gaga on my premiere show -- while she was wearing outfit made entirely of meat. First of all, yes, it was real meat.
Now, I love Lady Gaga, but as someone who also loves animals, it was really difficult for me to sit next to Lady Gaga while she was wearing that outfit. But it did make me ask myself, what's the difference between her outfit and an outfit made of leather?
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If you're trying to get packages sent out to loved ones before Dec. 25, today would be a good day to finish the job.
The United States Postal Service advises that customers using regular postage should mail their holiday cards and packages by today, Dec. 20, for arrival by Dec. 25.
If you use the Postal Service's Priority Mail option, you can send your holiday mail to anywhere in the U.S. on Dec. 21. Flat rates for this option start at $5.15. You can save six percent by completing your order online.
If you use the Express Mail option, you can send holiday mail anywhere on Dec. 22 to arrive by Dec. 25. This is the most expensive U.S. Postal Service shipping option for domestic orders. Flat rates for this option start at $18.95.
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Semana Nautica Summer Sports Festival
From Openwaterpedia
1 mile, 3 miles, 5-mile biathlon, 6 miles
City Goleta Beach, Santa Barbara
State/County/Province California
Country USA
Region Americas
Name Jane Cairns
Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Event Information
Month: July
Event Date: July 3, 2011
Website: Semana Nautica
2011 3-Mile Swim
Australians Max Halson (57:10) and Luane Rowe (1:03:31) took the top honors in the Semana Nautica 3-mile Swim. Halson was in a lead group of four swimmers, which included former champion Alex Kostich around the final buoy. Halson noted that the sport is very popular in his native Australia, "A lot of big-time swimmers are celebrities. My goal is to compete in open water swimming at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil."
Rowe is a seasoned swimmer, having won the Waikiki Roughwater Swim three consecutive years, been on three straight winning women's relay teams at the Maui Channel Swim and has won Australian races like the Cole Classic and Macquarie Big Swim with plans to do the English Channel in 2011.


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Hi Folks, Hope you had a wonderful holiday. For those of you that frequent the Panera Bread on Bridgeport Ave., you may know one of the workers - CC. She mainly works in the dining room and takes care of her customers in a friendly, helpful and caring way. She (and her son) were in a car accident two weeks ago (she was not at fault) and had to undergo surgery on Monday. Her car was totaled. She will be out of work for a few more weeks. I am her mom.
I am doing all I can to help her and the two children financially and physically. We have a small family so help is scarce. I am calling out to any of her customers that know her or that she touched in any way to see if they can find it in there hearts to help her out over the next few weeks.
I have asked Panera to let me sell candy bars on select days (am waiting for approval) to help her pay her bills while she is out of work. The Holidays of course make it even more difficult, but whatever you can do to help would be so, so very much appreciated.
If you are so inclined to help in some other way I am putting my address out so I can be contacted directly. It is: firstname.lastname@example.com. Any and all help will be welcomed.
Also, if anyone is aware of a vehilcle that is in good runing condition that would work with two cars seats in back for a reasonable price, please pass that on as well.
Thank you so much for your consideration and concern for CC. We are all doing the best we can to get through this. CC is not a complainer, but I know she is having a difficult time with this. Thanks, Marie Hooke (CC's mom).


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UM Makes Princeton Review's List of Best Colleges
The University of Montana once again was named one the top four-year colleges and universities in North America by the Princeton Review.
The 2013 edition, "The Best 377 Colleges," was released Aug. 20. The rankings are based on surveys of more than 122,000 undergraduate students. The 80-question survey asked students about their school's academics, administration, campus life and student body. Only about 15 percent of the nation's four-year colleges and two Canadian colleges made the list.
"While the university maintains a fantastic liberal arts program, students especially laud the wildlife biology, forestry, physical therapy and forensic anthropology departments," Princeton Review said of UM. "Moreover, undergrads at Montana are highly complementary of their teachers who are generally 'helpful, engaging and accessible.'"
Students surveyed for this 2013 report noted the UM's focus on "environmental sustainability and social justice," along with the fact that the University strives to develop "creative thinkers and engaged citizens."
View a PDF of the write-up on UM by clicking here.
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Ochocinco offers few clues about his future
When it was over — and it was over quickly, even by the standards of a sport where eight seconds is a benchmark — Chad Ochocinco reflected on bull riding, but not on his future in Cincinnati.
Lockout limbo: Bengals report
As we wait to see when the labor dispute between NFL owners and players will be resolved, we explore the issues facing the Bengals, a team in transition — and perhaps radically so.
Ochocinco's bull riding debut lasts 1.5 seconds
If you blinked, you may have missed Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco's bull riding debut — and apparent swan song — on Saturday night.
Agents: Teams have tampered with undrafted players
Six NFL agents, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told PFW that teams were contacting them in regard to their undrafted free-agent clients after the draft, a violation of NFL lockout rules.
Fantasy outlook: QB Andy Dalton
Andy Dalton is the favorite to be the Bengals' starting quarterback if Carson Palmer isn't with Cincinnati in 2011, but Dalton is unlikely to be considered as a starter in most fantasy formats.
Bengals had no choice but to look for Palmer's successor
With the selection of TCU QB Andy Dalton, the Bengals have all but begun to close the book on Carson Palmer's time in Cincinnati.
Fantasy outlook: A.J. Green
The Bengals' QB situation — and whether Chad Ochocinco is on their roster in 2011 — are primary factors in determining WR A.J. Green's fantasy value.
Green the right pick for Bengals
Questions about the future of QB Carson Palmer continue to hound the Bengals, but they cannot be faulted for taking Georgia WR A.J. Green with the No. 4 overall pick.
Bengals' Caldwell tries to build on fast finish
Bengals WR Andre Caldwell's 2010 season ended much better than it started, and he's trying to build on that progress.
Browns, Bengals would benefit from return to normalcy
The lifting of the lockout — and the potential for free agency and trades to commence soon — could help many teams, but the AFC North's Browns and Bengals would be among the primary beneficiaries.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 4
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the fourth pick in the NFL draft, including OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson by the Jets in 2006.
Jordan Palmer organizes Bengals workouts
As Carson Palmer demands a trade, his younger brother and backup Jordan is organizing workouts for the Bengals offense.
Bengals ORT Smith's health a key issue for OL
Bengals ORT Andre Smith has appeared in just 13-of-32 regular-season games in two NFL seasons and has broken his left foot twice since entering the league, and his health is an issue to watch in 2011, the way we hear ...
Report: Palmer's house on market
Bengals QB Carson Palmer has reportedly put his house on the market for $2.1 million. Palmer demanded to be traded from Cincinnati in January.
Ochocinco makes Sporting K.C. reserve squad
Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco earned a spot on Sporting Kansas City's reserve team after a five-day tryout.
After missing the regular-season finale with a hamstring injury, Green-Ellis ran 11 times for 63 yards in Saturday's playoff loss at Houston.||||||| Despite the season ending, the Law Firm topped the 1,000-yard mark for the second time in three years after gaining a career-high 1,094 this season.
Green-Ellis finished with 15 carries for 14 yards in the Bengals win over the Steelers on Sunday.||||||| The Bengals totaled just 14 yards rushing on the day.
Green caught six passes for 57 yards with a TD in Thursday's win over Philadelphia.||||||| Though Green has been held to fewer than 100 yards in three straight game, he snapped a three-game drought without a TD on Thursday.
Green-Ellis ran for 106 yards, including a 1-yard TD run in the first quarter for Cincinnati in Thursday's win over Philadelphia.||||||| With a career-high 1,080 rushing yards, the "Law Firm" has topped 1,000 yards for the second time in three seasons. He's averaged 108.6 yards in his last five contests.
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Bugs. Dirty hands. Contaminated surfaces.
Are you getting more than you ordered when you eat out in Moorpark?
Food facility inspection results for the city, including any violations for which an establishment was cited and the last date of inspection, can be found online at the county's Environmental Health website.
Consumers can search the results for Moorpark, as well as any city in Ventura County.
A monthly report of places that didn't make the cut can be found at the Food Facilities Closure Report page.


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Recovery group targets dual issues
TRAVERSE CITY — A support group for individuals who experience both substance abuse and an emotional or mental health issue meets twice weekly.
Dual Recovery Anonymous is an independent self-help organization. Its goal is to help men and women achieve dual recovery, prevent relapse and to carry the message of recovery to others who experience dual disorders.
The group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St. The next meeting is today. For more information, visit http://www.draonline.org.
Athletes get help with 'Boomeritis'
TRAVERSE CITY — Orthopedic surgeon Peter McAndrews III, DO, will offer tips to help aging athletes stay active and avoid "Boomeritis."
Boomeritis is a term coined by an orthopedic surgeon in 1999 to describe the explosion of bone and joint aches, pains, injuries and ailments among amateur athletes belonging to the Baby Boomer generation. McAndrews will address issues related to Achilles tendons, elbow pain and rotator cuff problems, and also will take a look at osteoarthritis to help keep athletes playing past the age of 50. He practices at Traverse City Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
The free program will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Munson Community Health Center's Meeting Room A&B, 550 Munson Ave. Registration is requested. For details or to register, call (888) 838-9160 or visit www.munsonhealthcare.org.
Lansing duo visits retirement facilities
TRAVERSE CITY — Mighty Medicine, a singing duo from Lansing, is performing at area retirement homes in the Grand Traverse region.
DeShaun Snead and Larry Neuhardt will make stops today at 2 p.m. at Manistee County Health, and at 4 p.m. at Orchard Hills in Brethren. On Friday, Nov. 5, the duo will perform in Traverse city at the Grand Traverse Pavilions at 4 p.m. and at Glen Eagle Retirement Community at 4:15 p.m.
Nurse will lead grief discussion
TRAVERSE CITY — Judy Sowle, LPN, will lead the discussion at the next meeting of the Compassionate Friends, a self-help support organization for families grieving the death of a child of any age.
Sowle will discuss how to "Nurture Yourself While You Grieve" at the 7 p.m. meeting on Monday, Nov. 8, at Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave. Contact Karen Strom, 946-9306 or email@example.com, for details.
Foot workshop aims to help relieve pain
TRAVERSE CITY — Janet Messerschmidt, DO, believes foot, lower back or knee and hip pain can be helped through education and exercise and will offer some tips to help at a workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
The workshop will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northwestern Michigan College's Oleson Center, room A.
Participants will learn the structure and function of the foot, as well as how to reduce pain and potentially prevent back, knee and hip problems. Messerschmidt will show participants exercises to improve function and attendees will build their own orthotic as a practical learning tool. A supply list will be mailed.
The class fee is $35. For details or to register, call NMC, 995-1700.
Tips on coping with diabetes, depression
TRAVERSE CITY — Psychologist Vince Cornellier, Ph.D., will examine the relationship between diabetes and depression in a program on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Cornellier is staff psychologist for the Spine and Nerve Pain Treatment Center at Munson Community Health Center. He also is the ethics coordinator for Munson Medical Center's Ethics Committee.
The program will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in conference room 1 at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St. Cornellier will offer tips to cope with emotional aspects of diabetes. A question-and-answer session will follow.
The program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Call Munson's Diabetes Education Department, 935-8200 or (800) 809-8127, for more information.
Meeting for nurses, nursing students
TRAVERSE CITY — The Registered Nurses Association in Michigan (RN-AIM) will host guest speaker Nancy Elmore, MA, LPC, at its Tuesday, Nov. 9, meeting.
Elmore will discuss Michael's Place, a healing center for grieving children, teens and families, at the meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The group will meet in conference room E at Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave.
Pizza and salad will be available for $5. Registration is required. Contact Jane Miller, 649-3730 or email@example.com, for details or to register.
MS support group hosts guest speaker
TRAVERSE CITY — Ann Parker from Fast Fitness will demonstrate Tai Chi for multiple sclerosis patients at the next meeting of the MS Support Group.
The group will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Munson Community Health Center, Rooms A&B, 550 Munson Ave. Call Karen Bailey, 947-0244, for details.
Gluten-free group welcomes guests
TRAVERSE CITY — Gastroenterologist Robert Barnes, MD, will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Traverse Area Gluten Free Support Group.
The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road.
New guests are invited to come at 6:30 p.m. for an informal question-and-answer session.
Barnes, medical adviser for the group, will share the latest information on the celiac condition, including recent research, current opinions and the latest testing information.
Anyone who is following a gluten-free diet is welcome to attend.
For details, call 943-9285 or 946-1687.
More information also is available at www.traverseareaglutenfree.org.


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Combat Sports Legend & Subject of the Film Foxcatcher starring Channing Tatum as Mark
The Foxcatcher Movie
The true story of Olympic Wrestling Champion brothers Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and Dave Schultz (Mark Ruffalo) and their relationship with millionaire John du Pont (Steve Carell) that led to murder.
Directed by Bennett Miller and starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo and Vanessa Redgrave.
Official U.S. release date: November 14, 2014
Mark Schultz is considered by many as the greatest pure athlete ever to step on a mat.
After rising to the pinnacle of the world of wrestling with NCAA, US Open, World, and Olympic titles, Mark Schultz's world crashed down around him after his brother Dave – his role model and wrestling partner – was murdered. Mark had to learn how to come back from the brink and overcome this tragedy to achieve success on the mat once again.
A Fighter's Inspiration
As a speaker, Mark shares hard won life lessons and offers audiences the tools to overcoming barriers and tips on how to sacrifice through any hardship.
"Don't let Mark's intimidating figure scare you. He is one of the most humor filled persons I've met. He'll leave you in stitches while driving home his message of perseverance, pain, hopelessness, loss, regret, sorrow, and triumph in one of the most amazing stories I've ever heard. Laced with subtle humor Mark shares his message with two pockets of laughs. He is well worth the price. If you're looking for a presentation without humor, don't invite Mark."
Bob Bubb, Executive Director National Wrestling Coaches Association
Mark Schultz is an Olympic and 2-time World champion freestyle wrestler and a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame, and the California Wrestling Hall of Fame. See more about Mark's wrestling career »
Foxcatcher Movie Based on Mark's Autobiography
Foxcatcher, the movie, is based on Mark Schultz's autobiography recounting the true story of Olympic Wrestling Champion brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their legendary wrestling careers that led to murder. See more about the movie, Foxcatcher »
Mark Schultz's autobiography will be released on Amazon in November 2014. Preorder your copy today »


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A low income family can spend as much money on transportation per month as it does on housing. Reducing a low income family's transportation costs is a critical step on the path to self-sufficiency. Boulder County's Mobility for All program provides transit support and other types of transportation assistance to help low income individuals get to their jobs, job training, job interviews or schools.
Mobility for All provides transit support to low income families and individuals through several types of social service programs:
This transit support is funded with local sales tax and federal grant monies.
Mobility for All also provides transportation assistance through its Bus Buddy program. This program makes travel trainers available to help people become familiar and comfortable with using public transportation.
Boulder County is also establishing a Local Coordinating Council in 2012. The council will help transportation and social service agencies in Boulder County better provide transportation services to individuals with mobility challenges, including seniors, low income families, and people with disabilities.
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The repairs, paid for by GM, are modestly profitable, dealers say, helping to pay expenses as well as bringing in customers who might have been lost.» Read More
Ford Motor reported quarterly earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Thursday.
South Korea's Hyundai Motor said its net profit fell by the most in five quarters, as the local currency's sharp gain and higher U.S. discounts to entice customers overshadowed solid April-June vehicle sales in China and at home.
General Motors announced on Wednesday six more safety recalls on 717,950 U.S. vehicles.
Chrysler is recalling up to 792,300 older Jeep SUVs worldwide because the ignition switches could cause engine stalling.
Forget stocks, forget gold, because there is one commodity Dennis Gartman says every investor needs to own: aluminum.
Despite a strong showing in earnings, Harley Davidson trimmed its full-year forecasts due to weaker-than-expected sales and stocks fell.
Odds are the person driving with the top down is a wealthy baby boomer who probably has a bachelor's degree, or perhaps even a master's or doctorate.
The government of Seoul, South Korea said Monday it would seek to ban ride-sharing app Uber, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
GM has ordered Cadillac dealers to stop selling some recalled models because it doesn't have a fix yet for an ignition switch problem.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety issued its first list of used vehicles that it most recommends for young motorists.
Before Nissan's first self-driving cars go on sale in 2020, it will launch new technologies that supplement the driver behind the wheel.
General Motors' legal chief came under fire at a Senate subcommittee hearing related to faulty ignition switches linked to 13 deaths. USA Today reports.
The insurance bill for the typical married couple will jump an average 79 percent when a teen driver is added, according to a report.
Toyota is betting that drivers will embrace hydrogen fuel cells, a technology that runs on the energy created by an electrochemical reaction.
Utility vehicles accounted for 36.5 percent of the overall American market during the first five months of 2014.
German carmaker Volkswagen is interested in buying Italian rival Fiat, a German magazine reports, citing unnamed company sources.
For over a decade, the General Motors legal department quietly worked to contain the damage of defective ignition switches.
Tesla's new electric car to go on sale in 2017 and compete with BMW's 3 Series sedans.
General Motors' two largest markets, China and the U.S., drove the company's results.
When asked by regulators to explain deadly crashes, GM repeatedly said it had no answers — despite having reached internal conclusions on the causes.
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Project - The Homecoming
by cm_stephenson
posted 12/10/12 at 01:09 PM
Galleries: Scrapbooking
Two litter brothers travel together to their new homes … by train. They got a lot of attention, including a gentleman asking to take their photos (we described their journey as being a visit to Hollywoof!)
They are Pointerdors (GSP dog cross with Labrador bitch) and of a litter of four Ollie is going to be a much loved pet, Dicey will be a much loved pet but if he has aptitude I will work him too. Jasper will be coming to this neck of the woods too as a working dog and truffle (the only bitch) will be staying put until the spring with the expectation of finding an experienced working home for her.
Ollie and Dicey have very different personalities but they seemed to really enjoy each other's company on this journey and they were so well behaved for just 9 weeks old.
Materials used: photographs all copyright of the originator. Papers, embellishments and masks all from Publiscrap kits (creators: Clara; Timounette, Pitiscrap)
* note to the critics of 'designer dogs' these are not designer dogs; the cross produces the best of both temperaments for work and is very popular. I don't work my GSP because he is too strong-headed in the field; this little chap is totally different in character.
Copyright © 1999-2014 It's Like This LLC. Two Peas in a Bucket is a trademark of It's Like This LLC. All Rights Reserved.


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Patch's Most Read Stories: An Easy Way to Get Rid of Stink Bugs, Miley Cyrus Gang Attack, and Dead Malls
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Jimmie Johnson won his sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup title tonight, leaving him one championship shy of NASCAR legends Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, Sr. The man is a machine.
It was all the characteristics that have come to define Jimmie Johnson, wrapped up in one glorious South Florida evening. It was smooth, it was clinical, and for long stretches it appeared effortless. When it finally ended, with fireworks bursting overhead and confetti floating in the breeze and a big silver trophy held high, it was extraordinary — just like the driver himself.
Johnson left no doubt in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, running up front for most of the event and finishing ninth to easily secure his sixth championship at NASCAR's premier level. He entered Sunday with a 28-point edge over second-place Matt Kenseth and was never really challenged, his silence over the radio speaking volumes about the strength of his No. 48 car.
Johnson is arguably one of the greatest drivers of all time, and even though he wins and wins and wins, you can't even hate the guy. As Jerry Seinfeld once quipped, "He's too nice."
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Lemon Almond Biscotti: Cook Lisa Cook
Posted February 13th, 2013 by April in More Recipes
Picture Perfect. Yep, great pic, but I'm better even better biscotti. Lisa of Cook Lisa Cook received Kate's Food Babbles for her SRC assignment this month. Lisa said . . .
"Kate's blog is filled with so many gorgeous food photos, I just wanted to make everything, I think that this month I was craving sugar as I had a real rough time deciding on a recipe. I narrowed it down to Kate's peppermint patties, maple bacon caramel corn, bacon caramel tart, potato chip cookies, Mexican hot chocolate and her Lemon Biscotti. In the end the biscotti won out as I had everything in the house and I've also been craving lemon, but trust me, a few others from the list will be made soon."
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Nighthawk Spotlight - A to Z With Emily Beusse
2012 Season: Opened her inaugural season as a UNG runner with four consecutive top-10 finishes highlighted by a fourth-place finish at the Young Harris College Invitational ... Recorded a team-best 5K time of 19:41 at the Jacksonville State University Invitational and a team-best 6K time of 23:22 at the Peach Belt Conference Meet ... Placed 12th at the PBC Championship earning her a spot on the 2nd team All-Conference ... One of only six runners to place in all seven of the team's meets.
Dawson County High School: A four-year letter winner in high school, Beusse was named her team's Top Female Runner in 2007 ... She also won the team's Tiger Award in both 2006 and 2009 as well as the Sandy Walls Award in 2009 ... She boasts a personal best of 20:45 in the 5K ... Her team was ranked in the top-10 of the state all four years ... The squad claimed the region title in both 2006 and 2009 and finished fourth in the state her senior year ... She also earned two varsity letters in track & field.
Hobbies: Crafting, baking, hiking, canoeing, shopping
Favorite Professional Athlete: Kara Goucher
Favorite Professional Team: Atlanta Braves
Something You Do Not Know About Me: My brother also ran cross country at UNG for Coach Williams
Biggest Sports Thrill: Earning Peach Belt Conference All-Conference honors as a freshman
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Quote: Hebrews 12:1 Bible verse
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Why I Chose UNG: The size of the school, the environment and to run cross country


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Celebrate the playful intersection of science, art and digital technology at iPlay: Picture This!
Here are just a few of the activities planned for this year's event:
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and create stop motion animation videos, participate in an Appy Hour and much more
Team up with local Makers to experiment with time lapse photography
Use cameras to paint with light
Create your own sun print
Choose and use fun photography apps and programs
Learn simple programming with Scratch!
Take apart electronics, then use the pieces in cool ways in Take Apart, Make A Part
Kaleidoscopes, thaumatropes and stereoscopes-Oh My!
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The Oilers travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Dallas Stars in a dress rehearsal. Places, please.
No Richards, no Lundqvist, and no Nash. This game is chock full o' nuclear deterrents. Well, at least there's Ben Eager.
Throw to first... Hayes is picked off! Personally, I think we got hosed on that call.
"I thought some of them looked tired" says John Tortorella of his Vancouver Canucks. This could end well.
Things are far from meaningful, no matter what the coaching staff says.
Roster implications are rampant as the Oilers travel to Winnipeg in a preseason match against the Jets.
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Coupons from Madison could soon give a boost to military families overseas.
Venture Crew 77 is asking community members through the month of April to drop off their manufacturer coupons in boxes around the borough to be sent to military families.
The coupons will be mailed through Coupons to Troops, which notes manufacturer coupons are accepted at overseas commissaries six months past their listed expiration dates.
is collecting the coupons from Madison and neighboring towns and the project is being spearheaded by Venture Crew 77 Vice President Sina Alhusseini, a junior and member of BSA-Patriots' Path Council's Youth Executive Committee.
She is working with Dave Carey, a Madison firefighter, Marine veteran and Troop 7 Eagle Scout, who started an email chain about Coupons to Troops after hearing about it from the state Firefighter's Mutual Benevolent Association. Carey's email eventually reached Alhusseini and led to her taking on the project.
Alhusseini is working toward Venturing's highest honor, the Silver Award, and wanted a project that supported U.S. military members when she learned about Coupons to Troops.
Carey, whose son is an Air Force staff sergeant, has led previous community efforts to support troops and recently learned about Coupons to Troops.
"When I read about it, it was something that appealed to me," Carey said.
He said he liked that Coupons to Troops supports families in addition to the troops.
Carey said, based on personal experience, he expects coupons for personal hygeine items are particularly desirable, though all manufacturer coupons are requested.
"They appreciate anything from home that shows people are thinking of them," he said. "It's a project that almost anybody can get behind and it's not really costing anything. ... It's just taking a little bit of your time. Sometimes that's the thing that counts the most."
Carey said it is a pleasure working with Alhusseini and residents should support the project.
"Look for a box and help out," Carey said. "It's families helping families."
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San Jose - Original Joe's
It's a "red sauce" old school sort of place. Mid-century-ish interior lounge-y. It seems the reason to go are you went as a kid, to have lunch downtown or because it's open late. Nothing is bad, or really great. I'd just order something simple like a basic pasta or a steak. Maybe someone else can say what to order.
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This is a pretty accurate description. I had to be in downtown SJ a couple of weeks ago for lunch and thought it the easiest place to go. They do what they do, do it reasonably well, nothing over the top good but solid old school fare. Grilled lamb chops are pretty good as I recall. Raviolis solid. Loud atmosphere, may have to wait if go at wrong time.
Run if you can in the other direction! This is Cartoon Italian with bad tux wearing waiters who think they are "characters", and bland overcooked pasta and dull soups and salads. I know we are not the acme of dining here in the south bay but this is a place for lazy palates and late night partiers.
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Cartoon Italian is good description, or south bay Italian - either are accurate descriptions. Some of the grilled meats are okay, the grilled lamb chops or I had half grilled chicken which was done reasonably well - nothing special, salt and pepper and grilled - squeeze lemon over top and cannot go too wrong.
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The tux thing is just old school. Lots of old school places have their waiters dress that way...just not a lot of old school places around. I don't think the waiters think they're characters. Can't argue with your accessment of the food although I'd put it differently -- just think red sauce and don't expect a lot and you'll be fine.
All Joe's seem to have several things in common: they are not fancy. The kitchen is behind the counter and in plain view. In addition to generous pasta dishes, they have large hamburgers served on a section of a loaf of french bread (too much carb), and a "Joe's Special"...ground chuck, spinach and eggs. Generally, there are daily lunch specials, pretty uniform. Traditionally, Wednesday is osso bucco day. Some people seem to have an aversion to all Joe's...for them, just don't go. One thing is certain, the portions are huge, and you may usually split an order for a small charge.
One of the things to remember is OJ's is an Italian Grille, not a pasta joint. The meat dishes are the real stars there. And their garlic bread, can't get enough of the stuff. They do some good sandwiches too. I've never been a fan of "gourmet" anyway, so OJ's solid fare is perfect for me.


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Geneva's 2012-13 budget is up from a year ago, but not by much.
The total expenditure for the 2012-13 budget, approved unanimously by the City Council on Monday night, is $73,275,060.
The budgeted expenditure in 2011-12 was $72,927,321.
City Administrator Mary McKittrick pointed out that the city only accounts for about 9 percent of your property tax bill. She also noted that a higher total budget expenditure does not necessarily translate to a higher tax payment to residents.
"The total number is up a little bit, but that includes 36 different budgets," McKittrick said. "If we collect more in revenues, we invest more in capital, that raises the bottom line."
Highlights of the budget include some paying down of the debt, improvement of operating reserves and the maintenance of city services.
"For the fourth year in a row, the City Council has shown fiscal conservatism in holding down the budget," McKittrick said. "We're still more than 20 percent down on our General Fund than we were four years ago. We're investing more in capital than we have in the past, and we have met our goal for our fund balance and General Fund, which our bond-rating agency was concerned about four years ago. So we feel very positive about that."
Second Ward Alderman Richard Marks, who has at times taken a hard look at city spending, said after the meeting that he felt this was "a very well-prepared budget."
"We are living within our means," he said. "I'm happy we've finally reached our goals with the reserves. In my opinion, we've cut where we can. We've actually cut some staff, too. So I think we're going in the right direction."
There were no comments from the audience during the public hearing.
Where the city cut back
- Operating budgets were held as close to zero expenditure increases as possible, while implementing a rise in expenditures for fuel, liability insurance, group health insurance, and employee contractual and non-contractual wage increases.
- General Fund operating reserves increased from 54 days in FY 2010-2011, to 64 days in FY 2011-2012, to 95 days in FY 2012-2013.
- Staffing levels were reduced by an additional 3.5 full-time equivalents, including not replacing a retirement, two layoffs, and one reclassification from full-time to part-time.
- This city will continue a general hiring freeze.
- It will continue a voluntary furlough program.
- There will be no education reimbursement.
- No overnight travel will be reimbursed unless it is approved by the city administrator and considered essential.
- The city will defer or scale back on some capital items.
- It will continue to reduce non-emergency overtime.
- It will limit expenditure for professional development.
Reducing Debt
The city of Geneva has earned a Aa2 (double A-2) bond rating from Moody's Investor Services. The City's overall debt totals approximately $61,302,943 for both the General Fund and Enterprise Funds and the City has no current plans to issue additional bonds. The total debt service represents an approximate $1,456 debt per capita. The City Administrator has recommended that bonded and other debt be paid down substantially before incurring additional liability. The FY 2012-2013 Budget includes debt payments totaling approximately $3,409,385.
SOURCE: City of Geneva budget


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SAN ANTONIO - The Pelicans dropped a 112-93 decision in San Antonio Monday night in a game that was more lopsided than the final score indicates.
The first and only Pelicans' lead in the game was at 4-2. Other than that, it was all San Antonio, which shot 54 percent from the floor as opposed to The Pelicans at 38 percent.
Manu Ginobli led the San Antonio charge with 16 points, one of 12 Spurs to score in double figures. All but one San Antonio player scored a point in the game.
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MILWAUKIE, Ore. -- Leroy and Ann Finck were heartbroken after coming home to find their home had been burglarized. The crooks swiped whatever they could get their hands on.
"For my 50th birthday my kids bought me a gold watch with a chain and six diamonds," said Leroy.
The suspects also stole a computer, but what has the Fincks most upset is the theft of a guitar that Leroy bought back in 1957.
"It was everything I expected," said Leroy. "At the time I think I paid $300 for the guitar and amplifier."
The Fender Telecaster guitar was recently appraised at more than $18,000, but this is not about the money. Leroy has had the guitar since he was a teenager. It is like a child to him.
"At first I thought, 'Did someone know I had a guitar this valuable?' But now we're thinking not," said Leroy.
"Please bring it back whoever you are," added Ann tearfully.
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New trailer for "Hanamizuki" starring Yui Aragaki and Toma Ikuta
By kevin on June 13, 2010 at 6:25pm EDT
The official website for Nobuhiro Doi's Hanamizuki has been updated with a full trailer. The film is named after and inspired by a hit 2004 single by singer Yo Hitoto which is also used as the main theme song.
Yui Aragaki stars as a Hokkaido high school student named Sae who lives with her mother Ryoko (Hiroko Yakushimaru) and dreams of attending a Tokyo university. Sae studies for her entrance exams while being watched over by the flowering dogwood tree (hanamizuki) planted by her father (ARATA), who died when she was young. Eventually, she meets and falls in love with Kohei (Toma Ikuta), who is planning to stay in Hokkaido and become a fisherman like his father. When Sae leaves Hokkaido for university, they attempt a long-distance relationship, but it's ill-fated. However, a miracle occurs ten years later…
Toho will be releasing "Hanamizuki" in Japan on August 21, 2010.
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Actor and Massapequa native Stephen Baldwin appeared in court Friday and paid $100,000 owed to the state in back taxes, according to the New York State Tax Department.
Baldwin, 47, now lives in Upper Grandview and appeared before a judge in Rockland County Friday morning and presented a certified check, part of $343,068 he owes in back personal income taxes, reported the state.
Baldwin was arrested in December and arraigned on one count of repeated failure to file personal income tax returns, which is a Class E felony, according to the report. He owed a total of $300,000, including penalties and interests, they said.
Baldwin pleaded guilty to the charge in March and agreed to pay an additional $300,000 by his March 2014 sentencing, reported the state. He will appear in court again on Jan. 10.
"It shows that, regardless of a person's occupation or financial situation, all New Yorkers must meet their obligation to pay their fair share of income taxes in a timely manner," said Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas Mattox.
According to Newsday, Baldwin discovered his returns had not been filed two years ago when he was informed he was under investigation.
"[Baldwin] has promised this will not happen again," his attorneyreportedly said.Headless Chickens Discovered at Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Detectives said a 58-year-old man was performing landscaping work at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church Thursday morning when he came across a plastic bag on the property. Inside the bag, which was placed in front of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, were two headless chickens, cops said. Read more here.
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---- — Every child who goes through screening for early childhood education in Brown County goes home with a basket of goodies — crayons, glue, scissors and lots of activities for parents to do with their children.
That's about 330 baskets per year, and it's just one example of the positive impact the Early Childhood Initiative has had in Brown County during the past decade, said Betty Uehling, director of early childhood and family education programs in New Ulm.
For the past 10 years, the Minnesota Initiative Foundations have collaborated on an initiative that has worked to help the state's youngest residents. The Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative has grown to include 90 community and county coalitions based in more than 300 sites, said Sara Carlson, program officer for the Southwest Initiative Foundation. And each coalition is tailored to its region's unique needs, she said.
For example, a need in one community might be a new playground or an indoor play space. In the past in rural communities there was a need for safe baby-changing stations, she said.
"It looks unique in every community," Carlson said.
Uehling, who has headed up Brown County's coalition since the beginning, said the goals have remained consistent — to look at the social and emotional needs of children and to provide support for child care providers.
A main priority over the years has been to offer training to child care providers.
"We had a speaker who did a wonderful presentation on, 'What are some things they already have in their homes that they can use to get their kids ready for school?'" Uehling said.
Uehling said the initiative has helped pull those in the Early Childhood Education and Family Education closer to child care providers.
"They don't see us as someone who's looking down at them; they really see us as a partner," she said.
The initiative also has made possible workshops, home visits to child care providers, and educational materials for emotional development and nutrition, among other things.
"It's just very successful," Uehling said.
Overall, the network of coalitions focuses on quality care and education for children from birth to age 5. The guiding principles are that every child must have the opportunity to learn and must enter school ready to learn, and that investing in young children leads to a positive economic impact on communities, among other things.
"For every dollar you invested, you have the chance of having it returned to society from $7 to $16," Carlson said, referring to the money saved on incarceration, remedial education and social services, according to research by the Federal Reserve.
Carlson said the goals of the Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative have remained consistent with its original mission, which is to partner with local leaders to ensure quality care and education of our youngest children are a top priority, Carlson said.
The local, regional and statewide effort educates people on the first five years of rapid brain development that forms lifetime personalities, social skills and learning capacity; promotes parents as the most important caregivers of young children; helps community coalitions create a shared vision and plan of action for young children and families; and provides training, financial and technical assistance to implement quality, community-based opportunities, among other things.
In 2012, the McKnight Foundation made a three-year grant of $900,000 to the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation for the Early Childhood Initiative. The grant is to strengthen the early literacy goal of improvement pre-K to grade 3 outcomes for children across the state.
Carlson said the goals of the initiative will remain consistent moving forward.
"What we are really focused on now is helping communities and coalitions deepen their impact and widen their impact," she said.
New Ulm, Lake Crystal, St. James, Windom and Mountain Lake all have active coalitions. Greater Mankato Area United Way's Success by Six program has a similar mission to the Early Childhood Initiative.


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July 30, 2014
It was a community known only for its coal miners and the small creek that wound its way down the hillside.
But in 1972, the name "Buffalo Creek" took on a whole new meaning when a 20 to 30 foot wall of water went crashing through the small community.
125 people died or were never found when a coal waste dam broke and sent water rushing, taking out homes, bridges, cars and lives. What was once home to a coal mining community, was not home to hundreds of emergency and relief workers.
The workers gathered to help those in need, search for those missing and offer comfort to those left behind.
Governor Arch Moore put together a team that quickly inspected dams across the state, draining and closing those considered unsafe.
Those who survived were left clinging to only memories of a community that once was.
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Mexico tax hike increases shopping in Texas
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A sales tax hike on the border is expected to benefit stores in Texas. The new sales tax approved by Mexico's Congress is double the rate in Texas. Many shoppers said they'll shop on the U.S. side rather than pay extra.


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For those of you who are faithful to this column, you will, no doubt, recall that last year I made brand new resolutions. I tossed out the old ones that I had failed at repeatedly and trudged ahead to new ones, optimistically believing that success was mine for taking.
Let me just update you on a couple of those. Read More»
Christmas is the time that we pack expectations into every package we wrap and for weeks anticipate that one, perfect Currier-Ives day.
And, of course, since any day is seldom perfect, there are varying degrees of let-down that trickle across the population.
For some people with high hopes, Christmas Day turns out to be melancholy. I realized this year, though, that there is one day of the Christmas season that never disappoints me. In fact, it is always warmer, more loving, memorable, and joyous than I expect. Read More»
Any self-respecting Southern woman has a list of casserole recipes a mile long ready to bake at a moment's notice. You got a sickness or a death in your family, we've got just the casserole for you.
For years, my go-to casserole for such occasions was a hearty shepherd's pie, a ground beef concoction topped with creamed potatoes. I added rolls and a dish of green peas then tucked it all into a big white basket and carried it off to the ailing. Read More»
Mama had great stories. My favorite was the only one I asked often for her to repeat. It has become something of an anthem in my life.
She grew up in the 1930s Appalachians where life was remote and simple but meaningful. She told the story of a simple-minded cousin named Henry who was sent by his parents to visit other members of the family.
It was a journey of several hours on foot so it required that he stop and have a meal with another family. In a burlap sack, Henry toted a baby pig which his daddy had instructed that he should give to Henry's aunt and uncle as a gift. Read More»
If New Year's is a time to regroup and look toward the upcoming year, then Thanksgiving is a time to gather and reflect on the year that has passed. In our family, it is a time when we thank the good Lord for both the heartaches and the blessings.
We thank Him for the grace that upheld us and saw us through the troubles and His beautiful goodness in the gifts and blessings He bestowed. Read More»
By chance, we happened upon him in a small gift shop. The clerk recognized me, laughed and said, "What a coincidence! She just bought a copy of your book!" She gestured toward a small woman browsing through a group of men's sweaters.
That began a cordial conversation when I thanked her for buying the book. Her son, somewhere in his 30s, perked up and listened. He settled himself down on a comfortable sofa and said not a word until his mother said, "My son is a writer, too." Read More»
She said it, of course, with smirk. Those women who really don't understand the ways of the women of the South seem to always speak about us in words that are vividly cloaked in disdain.
"The thing about you Southern women," she began as I shifted from one foot to another and instinctively crossed my arms defensively. Whenever someone says, "you Southern women," it is not going to be a hymn of praise. "You think you can say anything you want about anyone then excuse it all with 'bless her heart.'" Read More»
(This is the third part of a three-part series on a visit to Charlie Tinker's grave.)
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Boulderites -- especially those in the city's close-knit pro-cycling community -- take bikes seriously. So it goes without saying that the annual Bike Art exhibition at the Dairy Center for the Arts is a big draw. The national show of more than 100 works in a variety of mediums is so popular, in fac ... More >>
With three female comedians, three Davids (Spade, Chappelle, Sedaris) and a whole lot of masked wrestlers on the schedule, November is shaping up to be a delightfully eclectic month for Denver comedy. We have secret shows from Comedy Works, a Scottish wunderkind and another performance on the buddin ... More >>
Locals have an autumnal cornucopia's worth of entertainment choices on this year's All Hallows' Eve, and comedy fans are no exception. Boulder's Dairy Center for the Arts has rapidly expanded its comedy programming calendar, making room for unique events such as the Halloween comedy showcase hosted ... More >>
With two all-female shows, two very masculine comics and two actors from Back to the Future, July will serve up a buffet of comedy with something to suit almost any laughter palate. The squeaky-clean comedy of John Crist will satisfy those looking for less spicy options options, while the Fine Gentl ... More >>
#64: Betsy Tobin Betsy Tobin's multidisciplinary theater works unfold unlike just about anything you've seen before, blending offbeat techniques with an old-world aura. With her Boulder-based Now or Never Theatre, she produces visually stunning pieces that incorporate puppets, live actors, dance, s ... More >>
June is jam-packed with a lineup of comedy events so eclectic, you're sure to find something to tickle your funny bone. There are podcasters and Pride festers, twins and Too Much Fun, He-Man and transgenders...so many giggle-worthy performances that your calendar will be bursting with snickers. Keep ... More >>
Update: Congrats to JamesB7! Check your email with details on how to claim your prize. Original post: Have you seen the lineup for Comedy Works this summer? The schedule includes Drew Carey, Jim Belushi, Dave Attell, our own Josh Blue and more big names than we're going to list inside this one sent ... More >>
The Erotic Fan Fiction competition will bring its twisted competition to Denver this Thursday. Led by Bryan Cook, comedy writer for Joan Rivers's Fashion Police, the contest tasks professional comics to arrive with their own piece of erotic fan fiction on anything from Facts of Life to Of Mice and M ... More >>
While big-name comedy acts like Aziz Ansari will draw a large crowd in Boulder, getting a local comedy scene going in Colorado's hippie hamlet has faced some challenges -- whether money, politics or apathy. Now James Gold is hoping to put Boulder's anti-comedy stigma to rest with his Dairy Comedy Sh ... More >>
March holds a variety of options for comedy fans -- from a new night in Boulder to the appearance of such '90s nostalgia faces as Chris Tucker and the duo from Loveline. Click ahead to see what side-splitting adventures await as we laugh our way out of the winter chill. See also: - Ben Kronberg ... More >>
With the 85th Annual Academy Awards going down this Sunday, February 24, you can certainly stay home and catch the Hollywood action from your couch and wallow in Joan Rivers' bitter, pre-show fashion commentary. But while watching the Oscars with Joan and your cat may be fun, discussing the best and ... More >>
As the University of Colorado at Boulder's International Film Series kicks off its spring series tonight, you might notice a slight shift in the force. Longtime IFS director Pablo Kjolseth, one of the area's last holdouts in the 35mm-or-digital debate over quality of film experience -- area is consi ... More >>
When you're a film student, no matter how hard you try to deny it, you become a bit of a film snob. That's how I felt when I went to see Hugo for the first time in the theater, and ten twelve-year-old girls sat in front of me. I rolled my eyes and expected it to be a horrible experience. But then th ... More >>
The names you'll recognize -- the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, the Rolling Stones -- and the titles of Boedecker Theater's upcoming film series will be a treat for classic-rock fans who have already devoured big-budget docs like When You're Strange or last month's Crossfire Hurricane. "Both the ... More >>
The classic Nutcracker ballet has been turned inside out and stretched backwards and forwards and every which way in an attempt to loosen up the Sugar Plum Fairy and her entourage. In Boulder, aerial dance queen Nancy Smith and her high-flying Frequent Flyers began by replacing the plum princess wit ... More >>
Although comedian Kelsie Huff's new production at the Boulder Fringe Festival is titled This Show Might Be Terrible, her past hits suggest it will be anything but. Known for her Boulder Fringe Official Encore Award-winning shows Bruiser and Huffs, Huff is also a successful stand-up comedian who head ... More >>
As the Fringe slides into the weekend, openings include two shows we've already highlighted in print -- an adapted Irish mystery, The Third Policeman, 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Dairy Center and Kelsey Huff's solo2 show HUFFS, 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Dairy -- and a whole lot more.
Wassup at the 2011 Fringe? Well, last night's opening night party-down is a thing of the past, and it's on to the performances, which as always swing from music to dance to theater to all sorts of places in-between. Two shows we've already highlighted in Night & Day -- Carolann Valentino's Bu ... More >>
Last night, something happened that might have long-suffering Boulder art-film lovers rocking in their plush seats with joy: The bright, shiny Boedecker Theater at the Dairy center for the Arts opened to the public for its first state-of-the-art digital screening, featuring the 50th-anniversa ... More >>
Danse Etoile has something to suit everyone.
Flawless takes on the human form.
Channel Agent 007 at a Dairy Center for the Arts fundraiser.
Ami Dayan's intensity helps kindle The Man Himself.
"Alice's Restaurant" is open for business again.
Boulder celebrates the art of collecting art.
At Petite Patoot, the deals come in small sizes.
Comedy returns to Aspen.
Diversity unfolds at the African Market
Cleo Parker Robinson interprets Mary Lou's Mass
Citizen of the Earth seeks to bridge cultures
Jacks re-examine's Jackie Kennedy's life
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The Black Box Theater Ensemble reaches for the stars with three one-act plays.
From abstracts to landscapes, a century of artistic tradition is on view.
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Comedians participating in the "Stand Up for Joplin" benefit are in town to prepare for the show, set for 7 p.m. Tuesday in Taylor Performing Arts Center.
Organized by Branson comedian Yakov Smirnoff, the lineup will feature Brett Butler ("Grace Under Fire"), David Koechner ("Anchorman," "The Office"), Bill Chott ("The Ringer," "Wizards of Waverly Place") and Michael Jr. ("Comic View," "Comics Unleashed").
Tickets for Tuesday's benefit show were free for Joplin residents and have sold out.
In the video below, several of the participants talk about why they wanted to help Joplin and the importance of humor during difficult times.


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This marks the second time this season that the Hebron, Conn. native has been chosen as the conference's player of the week.
In five matches, Smolinski totaled 77 kills, averaging 4.05 per set at a .317 clip while also recording 80 digs, averaging 4.21 per set.
She opened the weekend with 12 kills, hitting .385, to go along with 25 digs in a sweep of conference-foe Babson. Over the weekend, Springfield went 3-1 at the Salisbury Invitational and she earned All-Tournament team honors. She opened play with 15 kills and eight digs in a four-set win over Richard Stockton before tallying seven kills and eight digs in a loss to host Salisbury.
She then dominated in a five-set win over New Paltz, racking up 27 kills and 23 digs, before turning in 16 kills and 16 digs in a victory against Mary Washington.
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Things get a little busy out at Wright's Cafeteria at lunch time. It's a favorite hangout for the courthouse crowd. One day last week, state Sen. Tim Burchett, who is running for county mayor, arranged to meet Sheriff Jimmy "JJ" Jones and his right-hand man Lee Tramel for lunch. While Burchett was waiting, in walks Jones' old boss and potential mayoral candidate, former Sheriff Tim Hutchison.
Jones' meeting with Burchett, with Hutchison at another table, was awkward enough, but Tramel was on the phone making another lunch date with Lewis Cosby, another likely mayoral candidate.
The Burchett/Jones lunch was cordial, but we suspect the topic was a bill supported by Jones to prevent County Commission controlling his budget, which Burchett didn't support.
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Cayönü (also called Çayönü Tepesi) is an Early Neolithic site (Pre-Pottery Neolithic B) in the upper Tigris valley of southeastern Turkey, near the town of Ergani. The site is a village site, occupied between 9400 and 8800 years ago.
The site includes an area of approximately 3 hectares. The rooms of Çayönü were built of adjoining mudbrick walls, like an apartment block, but with entrances through the roof. The residents raised sheep and goats, and in the later stages pigs, but still depended on wild game such as aurochs and red deer. Domestic dog is in evidence as well.
Plants consumed by the people at Çayönü Tepesi included grapes, figs, rye grass, and domesticated emmer and einkorn wheat were in use by the earliest occupations of 7250-6750 BC.
Archaeology at Çayönü Tepesi
Çayönü was excavated by Robert Braidwood beginning in the 1960s, as a joint project between the universities of Chicago and Istanbul.
Cayönü Tepesi is a part of the About.com Guide to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic, and part of the Dictionary of Archaeology.
Robert J. Braidwood et al. 1974. Beginnings of Village-Farming Communities in Southeastern Turkey. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 71(2):568-572. Free download
Byrd, Brian F. 1994 Public and private, domestic and corporate: The emergence of the southwest Asian village. American Antiquity 59(4):639-666.
Matheson, Carney D. and T. H. Loy 2001 Genetic Sex Identification of 9400-year-old Human Skull Samples from Çayönü Tepesi, Turkey. Journal of Archaeological Science 28:569–575.


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Wolfram Alpha for iPhone 1.4 wows with image manipulation, Best Buy purchasing
Wolfram Alpha app (US$2.99) fans should be rejoicing today.
Version 1.4 of the incredibly powerful analytics app is available and adds a number of new features, including image analysis and manipulation.
Among the new goodies in Wolfram Alpha 1.4 are a new look for weather queries and the ability to search for and purchase items from Best Buy. Yep, that last feature is correct. You can now query Wolfram for things like "17 inch LCD monitor" or "LG Washing Machine" and get more information than you really ever wanted — plus the ability to buy those items from the app.
Image processing capability, however, is the star of the show. The Image Input feature is a $0.99 in-app purchase that lets you add filters, view EXIF and histogram info about your photos, and even shows thumbnails of your images with contrast and colors adjusted. The app also creates thumbnails of various image effects, including negatives, binary, edges, grayscale, charcoal and embossing.
Allegedly you should be able to do OCR of pictures of text, although I had mixed success with this feature. A photo of my keyboard was interpreted as garbage, except for the word "command" on the command key. Still, the image processing and metadata capabilities are outstanding and well worth the dollar for the in-app purchase.
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text: The bad news is that the project is in stasis thanks to the economy tanking. That will likely change once the economy picks back up or Aprilia sees enough demand for the machine in the market to greenlight it, whichever comes first. The current engine, he acknowledged, would have to be retooled with considerably more robustness to deal with continued use as a daily driver. While still very much a track bike, he stressed the RSV550 would be manufactured along the same lines as the company's dedicated street bikes for better reliability and and less maintenance.