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Randy and Suzy Storms believed that even in the midst of terrible things, God is good.
The Stormses, said friends, loved Jesus and believed he had brought them together, which was why they loved others and were able to influence so many lives, particularly as leaders of a group of single young adults, called "242," at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita.
"A lot of people viewed Randy as president and leader, and Suzy was kind of the First Lady," said Paul Bammel, associate pastor at Eastminster who grew up learning the ropes from Mr. Storms.
Mr. Storms often provided premarital counseling and performed marriage ceremonies. Suzy Storms counseled young girls and helped them answer questions of faith and God's will and direction, Bammel said.
"The two of them together had such an influence on my generation. You always wanted to be close to Randy and Suzy," Bammel said.
The Stormses died in a one-vehicle accident on Sunday. Investigators suspect a medical condition caused Mr. Storms, 56, to lose control of their 2010 Chrysler Town and Country van and veer into a drainage ditch at Central and Brookside, near Edgemoor, on the city's east side, shortly before 3 p.m. The accident also killed Mr. Storms' service dog, Henley. Friends said the couple was returning from a hospital where they had been visiting and praying with a patient.
Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Friday at Central Christian Church, 2900 N. Rock Road.
The van had been modified so that Mr. Storms, who used a wheelchair, could drive it. Mr. Storms had been a quadriplegic since a 1981 accident at a summer camp in Tennessee.
In a 2008 story in Eastminster's news magazine, "Eastwind," Mr. Storms discussed the accident as well as an auto accident eight years later that finally led him to a truer relationship with God.
Mr. Storms, who graduated from Wichita Collegiate, where his father, Randall, was founding headmaster, and from Friends University, was a summer director at a wilderness camp in Tennessee. As he was running an obstacle course with some of the kids, Mr. Storms, who was athletic and competitive, dove into a pool of muddy water and struck the bottom with his chin, severing his spinal cord.
While he learned to deal with the challenges and limitations of his injuries as he ministered to youth, he continued to suffer from denial and despair.
In 1989, at a Young Life Camp in Colorado, Mr. Storms drove up a mountain to join a kids on a hike. His van couldn't make the steep climb on an old logging road, and slid backward down the mountain, rolling over and inflicting more injuries.
"That was the summer I came face to face with who I was and who I wasn't," Storms said in the article. "When life got rough, I would avoid uncomfortable feelings. That summer, God had other plans – to confront me and force me to deal with my stuff."
Mr. Storms said he began releasing emotions such as anger, bitterness and resentment and surrendering them to Jesus. The more he surrendered to Jesus, the more compassion and kindness Jesus gave him for others, he said in the article.
Mr. Storms wrote a book, "Between the Lightning and the Thunder," in which he discussed his accidents and God's role in his life.
The "242" group – the title is from Acts 2:42 , which refers to believers devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching – led to the marriages of 24 couples, said Courtney Browning, director of communications at Eastminster, who was in the group.
"Randy was somebody who constantly lived out his faith," Browning said. "His ministry touched more than we'll ever know."
Mr. Storms did their premarital counseling and married Browning and her husband, Matt, she said.
"He influenced who I became as an adult." she said. "He's probably been the biggest influence in my life other than my parents, just his constant faith, and someone who is always joyous and always positive, which is an incredible thing for a quadriplegic."
Mr. Storms, she said, talked often about his auto accident and how it led him to God.
"He was not shy about how he was being self centered and not being real about the Lord until he was injured in that. It made him understand who God was and the calling in his life," she said.
"Suzy helped a lot of my friends if they were thinking of getting married – just an incredibly selfless wife, constantly caring for Randy, and a very outgoing, vivacious woman who just lit up the room."
Joey McLaughlin, student ministries coordinator at Eastminster, said Storms helped her through the most difficult year of her life .
"Randy walked me through some things I never thought I could walk through," she said. "He used to say to me, 'Until your threshold of pain is higher than your need for change, you will not change.' He was an encourager. He had a way of relating to every single person; his love for the Lord was so strong, so evident," she said.
Sean Spencer, former youth leader at Eastminster, met his fiance through the "242" group and was due to begin premarital counseling with Mr. Storms this week. Spencer took care of Mr. Storms' physical needs on retreats, helping him shower, and dress and getting him in and out of bed.
Spencer said he didn't see that as a burden, but as a privilege.
"I got to spend time with a man I really loved and who made the man I am today," he said.
Mr. Storms had a strong sense of identity, and it wasn't as a man in a wheelchair, but as an ambassador for Christ, Spencer said.
"God had put him in that chair, and he's made the most of it," Spencer said.
"That wheelchair and the dog he always kept made him one of the most approachable people in Wichita,' said Matt Shepherd, area director of Wichita Young Life, who credits Mr. Storms for teaching him how to work with kids. "Kids who were broken, rebellious, would find themselves standing beside him at a high school football game and they shared their stories with him. He was able to speak, not at them, but somehow he looked into them in a way that's really unique."
Casey Casamento, lead pastor at City Life Church, collaborated with Mr. Storms on a relationship retreat in Wichita over the weekend. They met in the early 1990s when Casamento was a high school student and Mr. Storms began reaching out to young people. Over the years, they became friends and partners.
At the retreat, Mr. Storms spoke on emotional intimacy in marriage, Casamento said.
"He taught that first and foremost you need intimacy with Jesus, and to understand who you are in Christ," Casamento said. "From out of that, you can experience true intimacy emotionally, because you bare all, because there's no shame, there's not guilt and there's no secrets."
"In that talk, he praised his wife in such a beautiful way."
Mr. Storms understood that his life was a calling by God to walk with others in their worst and darkest days, and to counsel them, Casamento said..
"And when you take a man who is compassionate, understand and loving, with a sense of calling to walk with people in their most challenging and dark days, people will follow you anywhere," he said. "He was able to do those things because his wife was a rock. She was strong and she was mature and she shared the same attributes of loving people and of understanding."


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Symbols and Morals
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In the play The Crucible there are many morals that teach us a lot about the time period in which it was written. Throughout this plays there are several morals, and symbols; these morals and symbols are all closely related and somewhat difficult to differentiate. Two main symbols are intolerance, also revenge and betrayal.
Intolerance to the Unknown
The story that takes place in the puritan era; and during this time religion was a huge part of everyone's life, or at least it should have been. There was a distinct difference between good and evil, and if you were convicted of misdemeanor you were punished, and looked upon as a worshiper of the devil, or a witch. An example of this would take place in the beginning of the play when Abigail Williams, Tituba, and the rest of the young girls are caught performing some kind of "witchery" in the forest. This is only the beginning of everyone's trouble. As the play unravels, most of the women in their town are also convicted of witchcraft for several reasons; Goody Nurse is convicted of killing several of Goody Proctor's babies. And everyone else is convicted of not confessing to their wrong doings. In the end people were taken away to be hung, and we never really know what happens to them. The fact that people are afraid of the unknown in unfortunate for many people; some were wrongly convicted, and others, although they did wrong were sent to death but they never really hurt anyone. Fortunately, for us I believe that most of our ideas about the unknown have changed and we've come to accept the differences in our lives and everyone surrounding us.
Betrayal and Revenge
Another theme that can be found in this play is betrayal and revenge. In the play there are a few stories between people of betrayal, and soon enough the stories are followed with revenge.
In the play we discover that John Proctor has cheated on his wife with Abigail Williams, and that he leaves her as soon as his wife finds out; this makes Abigail mad, and she decides to take revenge on John Proctor by trying to remove the love from his life as he had done to her. She does this by coming together with the young girls in the town plus her uncle's servant Tituba to kill Goody Proctor. They perform some kind of witch craft and are caught by the priest (Abigail's uncle); and this is where the plot of the play comes from.
Another example takes place in the court room where the group of girls that are convicted of witch craft gang up on their previous follower Mary Warren. Why? Yet again, we are presented with another story of betrayal and revenge. Mary Warren betrayed the girls by telling John Proctor (her boss) that they tried to kill his wife with witch craft. They pretend that the girl Mary Warren has sent her soul out to get them. The girls make a scene, and scream out to try and get Mary convicted of witchery, they try and frame her; making it look like it is all her fault that anything had happened.Believe it or not, betrayal and deceit will never end in our world. It's a never ending cycle like many things in everyone's lifetime.
Don't you think that Miller did an excellent job demonstrating day to day issues in our world?


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Graveside services for Mrs. Dolores Farmer will be held Friday, March 5, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Oddfellows Cemetery in Quitman with the Revs. Shaun Barbour and Larry Bateman officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Farmer, 79, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Life Church and a homemaker. She loved her family, flowers and visiting the Gulf Shores beach.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Farmer of Meridian; daughter, Penny Corbitt of Meridian; son, Randy Farmer and wife, Linda of Meridian; four grandchildren: Todd Corbitt of Meridian, Holly Corbitt of Brightwood, OR, Jessica Barbour and husband, Shaun of Meridian, Matthew Farmer and wife, Tiffany of Meridian; two great grandchildren: Anna Grace Barbour and Ellis Farmer.
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At 116 pounds, Bret Pfeiffer doesn't look like your typical weightlifter. But the Charleston High School sophomore has no problem pulling his own weight and more.
WCIA 3's Bret Beherns talks with IHSA Associate Executive Director Kurt Gibson as Champaign-Urbana prepares a bid to bring the IHSA State Basketball Tournament back to State Farm Center.
SILVIS, Ill. - Former Illini Steve Stricker fired a first round 68 (-3) at the John Deere Classic Thursday afternoon. Stricker is five shots off the lead held by a trio of golfers Zach Johnson, Rory Sabbatini and Brian Harman. Fellow Illinoi
CHICAGO, Ill. - A committee of trustees presented a plan Thursday that would give Illinois men's basketball coach John Groce a raise and contract extension, and all it needs is approval by the full Board of Trustees later this month. The Governance, Personnel and Ethics committee met Thursday in Chicago and recommended rewarding Groce with a $100,000 raise and a one-year contract extension. The raise would bring his salary to $1.7 million, and the extension would keep him under contract through the 2018-2019 season. This is already the second raise and extension Groce has received in his two years at Illinois. He has one NCAA Tournament appearance and one NIT berth so far at Illinois. The full Board of Trustees will meet July 24 to approve the raise and extension.
ST. JOSEPH -- Friday night lights will be a little brighter this fall.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - We are less than a month away from the start of fall camp, and Tim Beckman is now searching for a new offensive line coach. That's because A.J. Ricker is leaving the U of I to accept the same position at Missouri.
SILVIS, Ill. - The John Deere Classic has been a home away from home for Steve Stricker. The former Illini star has won three times, and even when he cut his schedule back he always makes sure he plays in the quad cities. He hardly needs an introduction, and he only needs a couple hours to drive from his home to TPC Deere Run. The only thing Stricker needs is a win at one of his favorite tournaments. It has been three years since the end of this three-peat.
SILVIS, Ill. - The John Deere Classic has not been kind to D.A. Points over the years. In fact the former Illini star has made the cut just once in his eight career appearances there. The Pekin-native has plenty of motivation to change that this year. Points is coming off a career year last year where he earned more than $2.5 million. This year, though, has been disappointing. Points has only made nine cuts in his 22 tournaments, but he is hoping the John Deere Classic will be a springboard to a strong finish.
SILVIS, Ill. - It will be a loaded field for the Illini at the John Deere Classic this weekend in the Quad Cities. Four former Illini players will be in the field, including Luke Guthrie, who is still looking for his first PGA Tour win. Guthrie was out on the course Tuesday trying to get things ironed out. In face he stopped in Champaign Monday to work with head coach Mike Small. The two worked on Guthrie's swing, and he is hoping he has things figured out heading into Thursday's first round.
CHARLESTON, Ill. - One of the top athletic officials at Illinois, Tom Michael, interviewed on campus Tuesday for the athletic director job at Eastern Illinois. Michael is one of three finalists for the Panthers' AD job, and WCIA 3's Bret Beherns was in Charleston as Michael laid out his vision for EIU.
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---- — I asked Cam Morris, head of Eastern Travel/Oneonta Bus Lines, how many years her company has been handling the Safety Patrol trip to Washington, D.C.
"I honestly don't know, Big Chuck" she said with a laugh. "More than 60 is about as close as we can come."
I have written about this in my column before, but having just come off another memorable weekend in our nation's capital I wanted to share it with you all again.
I went on my Safety Patrol trip around 1960. A whole bunch of us from Sidney went. It was a big deal then, and I suspect it is to today's kids, also. It was the first overnight trip I ever took without my parents. It was my first trip to a big city and it was the first trip where I was in charge of my own money ("Twenty dollars, and come back with some change," I was told).
My roommate was Billy Kent, a friend from my old neighborhood. His folks owned the big department store in Sidney. We had a blast on the trip. On the way down we stopped at the Gettysburg battlefield. I remember sitting in the dark, witnessing the dramatic unfolding of the Electric Map. A deep-voiced announcer intoned the progress of the advancing armies upon the town of Gettysburg. Little red lights snaked across a giant panoramic map of the area representing the Confederate army. Blue signified the Union troops.
We sat in hushed silence as the "voice of God" told us about the backdrop of the war, Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, and the Union general at Gettysburg, George Meade. The suspense as the red and blue lights got closer and closer was unbearable. When the battle was engaged all the little lights on the board began to flash on and off and a great sound of crashing cymbals filled the room. My pounding heart almost burst through my chest it was so exciting.
I was 11.
Fifty-three years after that event I am still going to Washington every year with the Safety Patrol. Several years ago, Mrs. Morris invited me to accompany the group and speak to the youngsters at Arlington Cemetery. I jumped at the chance and have been doing it every Mother's Day weekend since.
Last weekend, I watched hundreds of school kids from all over our region tramp up the hill at Arlington and gather in silence at the changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. I looked over the sea of faces of the youngsters from Oxford and Unadilla Valley and Oneonta and Milford and from all the other little towns in our region. They stood wide-eyed as the stoic soldier marched off his 21 steps. They held their little hands over their hearts at the playing of Taps. They were told not to move a muscle, and they didn't. They made us all proud.
"Without a doubt Arlington is something these children will always remember," Mrs. Morris told me. It's quite a sight to see 300 kids all coming together in such an orderly fashion. To say that Eastern Travel handles this annual event with precision and professionalism is a monument to understatement. When it comes to these trips, Eastern Travel/Oneonta Bus Lines wrote the book on them!
After the changing of the guard, the throng is ushered in to the historic Arlington Amphitheatre. Here I address them about the place they are visiting. The stories. The legacy. The heroes. The solemnity of it all. My speech is titled "Arlington: Where the price of our freedom is paid in full." They get it.
I relive a little of my youth every year when I go on this trip. I remember being in Safety Patrol. I remember the white belt and badge I wore with pride. I remember I liked being in charge of my corner (West Main and Pearl Street) and I remember how I shouted "OFF!" with great authority when my shift ended. To see these hundreds of local boys and girls running around Washington wearing their white belts and badges just like Billy Kent and I did in 1960, well, it just takes me back to the black and white days of my youth.
Unfortunately for these students, however, the Electric Map at Gettysburg is now a memory. It was shut down in 2008 and sold off at auction. No more red and blue blinking lights. No more "voice of God." No more cymbals crashing. No more heart pounding through chest.
That's OK. I doubt if today's kids could have handled it.
I'll catch you in two …
"Big Chuck" D'IMPERIO can be heard on weekdays beginning at 6 a.m. on WDOS-AM 730 in Oneonta, and also on Thursday nights from 7-9 p.m. on WSRK-FM 103.9 for his "Oldies Jukebox Show." You can find "Big Chuck" on Facebook under Upstate New York Books. He invites you to contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com. His columns can be found at www.thedailystar.com/bigchuck.


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By JOSH NEWTON
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Federal and local authorities are investigating after an explosive device, explosive components, and a firearm were found inside a bag left at the front door of AmeriGas Thursday.
Tahlequah Chief of Police Nate King said officers were called to the propane company on South Muskogee Avenue at around 11:45 a.m. Police were told a person had left some sort of bag – later described as a rucksack, or large backpack – and "made mention of an explosive device."
Officers arrived and saw what they believed to be an explosive device, so they backed out and called for assistance. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Bomb Squad and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were called to the scene.
Several other agencies also responded and helped evacuate all homes and businesses in the vicinity of AmeriGas. Traffic was rerouted, causing lengthy waits on Willis, Park Hill and Murrell Home roads, among others.
"The highway patrol bomb squad did identify an explosive device in the ruck sack, along with several other explosive components," said King. "A handgun and several rounds of ammunition for a gun were also located within the bag."
The OHP exposed of the device Thursday afternoon, and other items collected by investigators will be maintained as evidence by the Tahlequah Police Department, King said.
"Anytime you have an explosive in the hand of someone not experienced to use it, or who could accidentally detonate it, you're running a risk," said King. "The device [being left at AmeriGas] multiplies the danger quite a bit."
King said the suspect's identity is not being released due to the ongoing investigation. Sources close to the investigation said the suspect was transported to a regional hospital, but King would neither confirm nor deny the report.
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They should earn an A for knowing what makes a good story.
Students in Santa Monica College's Media 20 class, a course on history-communications, picked some of the Westside's most provocative pieces of history—from gambling ships that once operated 3 miles off the coast of Santa Monica to the early days of movie-making in Culver City—for a series of mini documentaries they wrote, shot and produced.
Their five short videos were made in the fall 2012 semester and posted recently to the college's YouTube channel
Narrated by Larry Balmagia and set to black and white photos and ragtime music, the most popular video (with 15,900 views), "Gambling Ships of the Santa Monica Bay," focuses on bootlegger and gambling entrepreneur Tony Cornero.
Balmagia says fun-seekers would line up "four abreast" at the end of the Santa Monica Pier to take water taxis to Cornero's floating casinos.
"It was legal gambling. You could get great food out there, there was entertainment, bands and singers," the narrator says. Cornero "made $300,000 a month just on gambling—that was 1938."
The other videos are: "Douglas' Angels," about the Rosie the Riveters of Santa Monica; "Venice Beach: Changing Tides," a glimpse at the community's start as a resort town; "MGM & Culver City;" and "Santa Monica Pier & Main."


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Where to start? I knew that we would be pushing our luck getting a table at 1400 on a Saturday, however, we were told "15 mins" and we could wait in the bar which we duly did. Wait, I mean. Couldn't find a barman for love nor money, then finally a suit jacketed man (Ian) appeared curtly asking "What's the matter?". Not the usual opener when sitting drinkless in a bar… So I ordered two glasses of champagne, letting him know we were waiting for a table. He looked incredibly put out. Whilst waiting (you will see a theme emerge here) for our drinks, I saw two lots of tables come in and be seated immediately. So I wandered over to the entrance to be rudely asked again by the lovely Ian "Is there a problem?" at which stage I explained the situation and he replied, "Well I thought you were in the bar!"
We were escorted – a phrase I use loosely – to our table with the phrase "Well come on then.". As you would imagine at this stage my friend and I are gob smacked. After 5 minutes of waiting, I ask for a menu, after 15 minutes of waiting I ask to order. I think that they were fermenting the wine, it took so long to arrive, the first course took 20 mins to appear at which stage we had finished our drinks and were bereft of the rest of the bottle. The only wait staff I could see on the floor was the hostess, whom I asked to locate our wine and preferably pour us a glass. For some unfathomable reason, our wine was reclining in a bucket two tables away, once found she made a huge production of serving it before exclaiming "You see, I am not a very good waitress!". To which my response was that no one in Hix was a very good waitress. The dirty plates remained in front of us until the main course arrived which was another 20 mins after the first.
Finally the bill. I asked for the bill, which was the only thing to be delivered promptly. After 15 mins, with our credit cards in full view my friend and I collected our things and went to the bathroom. I waited at the bar to pay for another 5 mins and then sauntered downstairs. I bought something in Kiehls, something in the perfume room and then left the building. No payment, and I can safely say we earned that meal.
Three hours for 2 starters and two mains with the most disgusting service I have ever experienced, including Chinatown in the 80s! DON'T GO.


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The duo (seen here in L.A. on Jan. 23, 2010) have "certainly had our ups and downs," Kruger once admitted. "What's boring is traveling just to go and and see each other for two nights. They say it keeps the relationship spicy or whatever, and I'm sure it does to a certain extent, but it was getting old."


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After seeing the around Needham this summer, local residents will have the opportunity to bring one or two of them home at an upcoming silent and live auction scheduled Saturday, Sept. 29 at .
The "A Chair To Remember" auction event will feature celebrity emcee and auctioneer Susan Wornick of . All of the uniquely painted chairs—about 50—and a variety of other items will be auctioned off at the event, with proceeds to benefit town beautification projects and scholarships for local youth.
All the chairs will be on display in Powers Hall on the second floor of Needham Town Hall from Tuesday, Sept. 25 through the day of the auction.
The event will begin with a silent auction and cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m. followed by a live auction at 7:30 p.m. Local musicians will provide music throughout the evening as well.
"We are planning on a wonderful community event," said Nancy Wright, owner of Perennial Designs and a member of the Needham Merchants Association, which organized the "A Chair To Remember" project.
Tickets to this event cost $10 per person and will include cocktails and light refreshments. A limited number of tickets are available and can be purchased at , , , , (cash only) and at the door the night of the event.
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Purchasing an affordable gaming notebook is a daunting task; trying to spend less than $1,500 on a system is tempting, but you don't want to be saddled with a dud that can't handle the newest games. Previously, MSI attempted to satisfy gamers on a budget with its GX630, but this $800 system couldn't hold up under the rigors of Far Cry 2. The GT627, the successor to the GX630, may cost $350 more, but it pairs a superior Nvidia 9800M GS graphics chip with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, delivering smooth-enough performance for the latest titles. We're not fans of the cramped keyboard, but the GT627 will win many over with its sheer muscle at a low price.
Nothing screams "gamer rig" more than neon coloring, and the fire red accents around the GT627's black body deliver that message loud and clear. The 14.1 x 10.2 x 1.1 inch, 5.8-pound unit feels solid, thanks to the anodized brushed aluminum on the lid and around the keyboard. But the palm rest did exhibit a bit of flex, which raises concern about this system's long-term durability.
The Achilles' heel of the GT627 is a sardine can of a keyboard that sacrifices functionality to fit a full numeric keypad, which is great for adding in-game macros, but the Ctrl, Shift, and Enter keys are all the size of Chiclets, and are tough to locate without looking down. The keyboard also exhibited a bit too much flex. At least the WSAD keys are highlighted in red, a nice touch for newbie gamers who are just getting the gist of keyboard movement.
The touchpad is fairly large and smooth enough for easy navigation, but it's too close to the space bar. Your left palm will likely hit it and bounce the cursor around while you're typing. It's awfully frustrating. While they offer good tactile feedback, the touchpad buttons, which are built into the chassis below the mousepad, feel a bit stiff, which can get annoying in games where frequent clicking is required (to shoot a weapon or move around the screen).
Above the keyboard and below the display are buttons for media controls, the Turbo and Eco CPU clock settings and quick-launch buttons for the webcam, Bluetooth settings, Wi-Fi settings, and a user-defined application. It will take the love only a true gamer can deliver to appreciate the gaudy grille surrounding these control buttons.
While the resolution of the GT627's 15.4-inch screen is just 1280 x 800—a reasonable concession for the price—the display was very bright, and colors popped. Straight-on gaming was fine, but the screen's glossiness led to some reflections when we gamed with the lights on. While the bright colors remain intact while viewing at 180-degree angles, the glare from office lights was much more intrusive than when we looked straight at the display; glare is also much more noticeable in darker scenes, specifically inside the first safe house in Far Cry 2.
Webcam, Audio, and Ports
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The speakers produced clear, crisp sound, but bass was lacking and audio on the tinnier side while playing a Jason Mraz track. The lack of bass was even more pronounced while playing games; when we blew up cars in Far Cry 2, explosions sounded tinny. Thankfully, the GT627 offers 7.1 surround sound audio output, so you can hook up a full set of surround-sound speakers for a much richer audio experience.
The GT627 has an HDMI port on its back, making it easy to run a cable out to your HDTV or large LCD monitor. There's also one eSATA port and two USB 2.0 ports, one on each side of the unit. On gaming laptops, we generally expect more USB jacks for added accessories like a full keyboard, mouse, or gamepad; however, the eSATA port doubles as a USB connection. To the right of the keyboard is an ExpressCard slot and a 4-in-1 card reader for SD, MMC, MS, and MS Pro memory cards. Last, you get a Gigabit Ethernet jack and a FireWire port.
Like the GX630, the GT627 runs a 32-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium. Compared to the GX630's relatively bland system specs—a slower 2-GHz AMD Athlon X2 processor, and an Nvidia GeForce M 9600GT graphics card—the GT627 has a more powerful 9800M GS graphics solution under its hood, 4GB of RAM, as well as a 2.26-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU. On paper, that should provide a good performance boost, and that's exactly what we saw in our tests. The GT627 held its own in PC Mark Vantage, besting the category average by 823 points with a score of 3,930.
The GT627's 3DMark06 score of 8,780 was 3,446 points higher than the GX630 and 5,789 points above the mainstream average. When we activated the Turbo mode (which overclocks the CPU), the GT627's 3DMark06 score increased to 9,180. Not bad, considering the Alienware Area-51 m15x scored just 100 points better, and costs a sky-high $4,789 for our configuration.
The GT627's 7,200-rpm, 320GB hard drive was noticeably better than the 5,400-rpm drive in the GX630: Using the LAPTOP Transfer Test (copying a 4.97GB folder of mixed media files), the hard drive delivered a speed of 26.1 MBps; that's a noticeable 8.3 MBps faster than the class average and 6.4 MBps faster than the MSI GX630.
Gaming Power
The GT627 has a substantial amount of gaming muscle under the hood for its price, and we weren't let down by its performance. It's rare to see a $1,150 system that can run today's first-person shooters so well. The system whirred through older titles like F.E.A.R.with 119 frames per second at its native 1280 x 800-pixel resolution and maximum settings; that's much better than the pricier ASUS G50V ($1,699); that system was able to muster only 56 fps with F.E.A.R. at native resolution.
We were even able to cruise around in our jeep and blow up cars using our rocket launcher in Far Cry 2 at a playable 42.9 fps with the resolution set to native and the DirectX 10 effects activated. Trees and bushes swayed in the wind and we were able to drive through the African landscape without a hiccup. Massive bushfires burned and cackled brilliantly. By comparison, the Alienware M17 could only pull off 23.6 fps with the eye candy on; however, the M17's resolution was set to its max of 1920 x 1200, well above that of the GT627.
In Call of Duty 4, we cranked the graphics as high as they could go and played with the GT627's screen resolution set to native. Details popped; in the first level, rain on the deck of a ship was shiny and reflective, and characters looked more realistic. The game was fluid, and we didn't feel any graphics lag, even when the system had to render grenade explosions.
Easy Overclocking
As noted above, the deck of the GT627 features touch controls that let you over- or underclock the CPU. After we pressed the Turbo mode button, we ran both of our CPU cores at full throttle using CPU Burn-in, then launched CPU-Z to check our clock speeds. With Turbo mode activated, the CPU's speed jumped from 2.26 GHz to 2.62 GHz. When we ran our benchmark tests again, PCMark Vantage jumped 482 points, to 4,412, and our 3DMark06 score also increased by 400, to 9,180. Eco modes are available for Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode; in addition to slowing the processor, we noticed that the screen dimmed further for each one to help save battery life.
Battery Life, Wi-Fi, and Software
On the LAPTOP Battery Test (continuous Web surfing over Wi-Fi), the GT627 managed 2 hours and 27 minutes of battery life. That's 56 minutes less than the mainstream average, and you can expect much worse performance while gaming off of the battery since the graphics card and CPU will need to be chugging along at full speed. Still, most gamers will leave their systems plugged in during frag sessions.
The GT627's Wi-Fi performance was slightly above average. The system delivered 19.4 Mbps of throughput at a distance of 15 feet and 15.7 Mbps at 50 feet. The mainstream average is 18.4 Mbps and 15.7 Mbps, respectively.
The GT627 is remarkably clean in terms of trialware; the system ships with Reallusion's CrazyTalk Cam Suite for Web conferencing, Dolby Launch Control Center, a 30-day Microsoft Office 2007 trial, and a trial for Norton Internet Security. MSI covers the GT627 with a three-year limited warranty. Phone support is available Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST). The company said that 24/7 toll-free support is expected soon.
MSI GT627 Verdict
MSI has created a machine that delivers a good gaming experience for a very reasonable $1,149. But there are a few compromises; while it packs the right hardware in a portable 15.4-inch form factor, the keyboard congestion really irked us. Gamers will appreciate the ability to use a full number pad for macros, but we think they would have appreciated a larger, more spacious keyboard instead. However, that the GT627 was able to cruise through Far Cry 2 without a glitch and that it outperformed the more expensive Alienware M17 in our PCMark Vantage test was impressive. If you need a system that will fit in your backpack and allow you to enjoy the latest titles, then the MSI GT627 is a good value.
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1819 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009
Adams Morgan
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Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(202) 797-1819
Hours of Operation:
Valentine's Day Menu:
Three (3) Course Tasting Menu, with options in each course. $75/person (tax and grat. not included). Optional wine pairings $25/person. Reservations Required.
For ALL reservations of 6 or more, please contact the restaurant for details.
Tuesday: 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sunday Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Payment Options:
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Contemporary American, Organic, Mediterranean
Executive Chef:
John Manolatos
Dress Code:
Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Additional Details:
Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Contact:
Justin Abad (202) 797-1819
Special Events & Promotions:
For inquiries about special events at Cashion's Eat Place, please contact Justin Abad for pricing and details. Email address: email@example.com
Getting there
Cross Street:
18th Street and Columbia Rd
Public Transit:
Closest Metro stop is Woodley Park/Adams Morgan on the Red Line.
Private Lot
Parking Details:
There is a private parking lot located at the corner of Biltmore Street NW and Columbia Road NW (less than 1 minute walking distance).
A word from Cashion's Eat Place
When New York Times writer Jan Benzel described the ambiance at Cashion's Eat Place in 1997 as "funky-elegant," she was right on the money. That combination, a just-right mixture of laid-back neighborhood conviviality and serious (and seriously good) food, has defined Cashion's since it opened in
1995. Even now, over a decade after it first welcomed diners, the restaurant remains true to its roots, serving interesting and fresh food in a relaxed way. For the past 18 years, Cashion's Eat Place has combined refinement and relaxation better than anyone else.
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I am a huge Cashion's Fan and I'm
not sure if I can even properly articulate everything that's wonderful about it. I live in the neighborhood, so to me it has an upscale, neighborhood-gathering-place feel. I've probably been there a dozen times, and every meal I've had there has been excellent--the new menu is no exception. The service is outstanding--the servers are very well informed, and my water glass was never empty, which is uber important to me, as I am the thirstiest person ever. Nice wine selection and comfy bar atmosphere--I've had a full meal or two there, and the service is equally good. I've eaten at a zillion restaurants in DC, but there is something special about Cashion's that makes it my all time fave."
Dined on 7/19/2014
The restaurant prides itself on
being "inventive," which it certainly was. The menu was difficult to understand and the waitress seemed put off as we tried to navigate the unique options. The food was not worth all of the effort. Dry, chewy meat and the worst excuse for mashed potatoes I've ever had. I think people give it a good review just because they feel like they are supposed to like it."
Dined on 7/18/2014
While the new menu offered many
choices, and almost all sounded interesting, nearly every appetizer, side, and entree was over-salted. Because of the excessive salt, the dishes lost their respective differences in taste. This detracted from the dining experience. We have been to this restaurant many times in the past and had not encountered this problem with the food. The acceptable noise level makes the restaurant a reasonable compromise between a "happening" place and a location where people can talk and be heard at the table. Our bottle of amarone was the highlight of the dinner."
Dined on 7/15/2014
A precious gem that never loses
its' luster, this is the experience of Cashion's."
Dined on 6/27/2014
A lovely restaurant, great
ambiance, wonderful food, and a place I would highly recommend from just a nice dinner with a friend to a romantic evening. The quality of the food was excellent, exotic options, and a beautiful wine list."
Dined on 6/24/2014
Our group of three very much
enjoyed our brunch—grilled cheese and shrimp and grits—until half way my portion, I found a rusty nut (the hardware kind) from my portion. As expected, I got a prompt and sincere apology, a new portion and the item off our check. While glad I didn't break a tooth, I still wonder how this rusty piece became part of my brunch item. I was really excited to try out Cashion's Eat Place, potentially finding a new favorite in the neighborhood. However, after this unsettling experience, I probably won't recommend the establishment although the food, service and ambience would deserve four stars without the nut experience."
Dined on 6/21/2014
Great brunch and bottomless
mimosas, bloody marys and gin drink for $15. Food is delicious with some great flavor combinations and a number of unique options. Even classics like the shrimp and grits are well balanced. This is a great neighborhood location."
Dined on 6/21/2014
Had the tasting menu which
included wine pairings. During one of the courses the wine director began refilling my glass with a different wine than was already in it and jokingly apologized with a quip about making his own blend. I appreciated his wit; made me feel at ease. I did not appreciate, however, that he did not restore the contents of my glass with enough wine to enjoy the rest of my course, which was good but lackluster. One might have thought it would otherwise be a drool worthy experience though, considering the cost of the whole thing for two people and nothing additional: $187 plus a $40 tip. The neighborhood seems to like it, as it appeared the locals knew how to avoid getting ripped off by ordering entrees to share."
Dined on 6/20/2014
My husband and I were so excited
to bring friends of ours to Cashions. I hadn't been there for about a 12 years but had good memories. Boy was I wrong! The service is beyond terrible. The waitress and other wait staff were surly and ignored us. The apps were meager as well. After we ordered our main courses -- it took well over an hour for them to arrive. Then the skate fish I had tasted like urine. This incredibly strong aroma hit my mouth as soon as I put it on my tongue and it was all I could do to get my napkin in front of my mouth to spit it out. I can honestly say I've never had that happen before with a $28.00 piece of fish. It was embarrasing for us to host our friends here. We will never return."
Dined on 6/17/2014
Food was average. Fried fish dish
was not specified in menu as fried. The ambiance and mission of the restaurant are great! Good location."
Dined on 6/15/2014
After hearing about this place I
decided to take my wife there for a date night. They put us right by the door in this cubby hole where there was already a couple and we felt like we weren't even in the restaurant. For an app we had their seasoned pickles wich were ok, but $7 for one pickle cut in quarters was way too much. I had the bison sirloin which was good, small/medium portion size with a few onion rings and their special steak sauce, which I had a taste of but liked the flavor of the bison better than the sauce. My wife had the salmon and thought it was bland. Overall just a disappointing experience for a date night."
Dined on 6/12/2014
Interesting menu that changes
daily. Close to farm to table. Excellent bison. Wine list is weak and beer selection is limited. Service was pleasant but could have been more attentive."
Dined on 6/10/2014
So, you do the math. Love this
place. Food is great. Service is great. Cocktails are great."
Dined on 6/7/2014
Fantastic service, great menu with
a few things you rarely see in restaurants, the stinging nettle soup and veal sweetbreads are stellar."
Dined on 5/31/2014
Excellent service and great
outdoor dining. Have been here for brunch too and that was a great experience as well. My only gripe this time is that my main dish felt somewhat small. I ordered the duck and it was like two duck legs and a little bit of mash/veggies. It felt a bit small for the price point, like it should be an appetizer/starter instead of a main. I know in Bethesda at Mon Ami Gabi, they serve duck confit as an appetizer for about half the price and it's more filling than Cashion's. My dining companion's main dish however looked like a good portion size though."
Dined on 5/31/2014
We went for brunch I had Shrimp
and a grits, my husband had Eggs Benedict both were excellent. The pecan sticky bun was to die for. "
Dined on 5/31/2014
I wanted to like Cashion's. The
outdoor seating is lovely on a warm spring night. The menu looks promising. However, it doesn't fully deliver. An order of grilled ramps was a tiny pile of limp scallions with a random sauce - nothing inspiring. We ordered the scallops for $29 and the plate arrived with 4 small scallops and a tiny bit of garnish. More like an appetizer portion. My husband sent it back, but we were told that was the way the dish came - no way to garnish it more generously. The halibut main was much more generous with a lovely large piece of fish, but there was no fennel to be found on the plate. Just a small amount of puree under the fish. "
Dined on 5/24/2014
It was great and perfect for
graduation lunch. The staff was friendly, and the food was very fresh. "
Dined on 5/18/2014
We went for brunch and ordered the
donuts and eggs Benedict. Donuts were delicious but that was about it. The eggs were cold and the egg whites weren't cooked. The server barely spoke to us. Much better places for brunch - don't bother going here."
Dined on 5/18/2014
One of the owners was even pouring
our wine and taking our order. The food was a little hit or miss. My boyfriend got the shrimp appetizer which was really just so-so, but I got the salmon appetizer and it was delicious."
Dined on 5/17/2014
My boyfriend and I love to eat out
but lately have been very disappointed. Cashions was exactly what we were looking for. Delicious!!!!'"
Dined on 5/11/2014
Delicious food, very professional
yet friendly service, great ambiance! Pear clafoutis was out of this world!"
Dined on 5/10/2014
I was looking for something
different with a variety of menu items for varied tastes - but really interesting foods prepared creatively. It wasn't a large menu, for example for main dishes there were bison, several fish, duck, and chicken. Then, there were interesting soups and salads, interesting combinations of vegetables, dressings, and sauces. I had the duck liver pate which was excellent and also the rabbit rillettes. My guests had the Scottish salmon with a risotto. The risotto could have been a little softer with more liquid."
Dined on 5/10/2014
The food was just okay and for the
price not worth it.The staff was very inflexible to our group celebrating a graduation "
Dined on 5/10/2014
We booked a birthday brunch at
Cashions, none of us three ever having dined here. We enjoyed a wonderful, rainy, spring afternoon dining on great food, drinks, and desserts. The staff was friendly and we were able to dine at our leisure. We never felt rushed."
Dined on 5/10/2014
A place I frequent in dams organ
was closed...where to go? A friend suggested CASHION'S....it was superb...so much so I met anther friend there a week later. You will NOT be disappointed in any way!"
Dined on 5/9/2014
This was my first visit and I was
pretty impressed. Our server was helpful with recommendations and explanations about the menu. I went with the duck broth appetizer and the salmon, and both were tasty and well presented. The outdoor seating on Columbia is also nice. "
Dined on 5/7/2014
We were there for brunch. The menu
seemed limited and I was especially struck by the lack of toast or bread. Barely toasted English muffins were all they had to offer. The server was attentive but didn't hover. The atmosphere is quietly hip and, in contrast to earlier reviews, they've got soundproofing built in to reduce any noise bouncing around the room. The food was thoroughly cooked and locally sourced from nearby farms but not very inventive. While I cleaned my plate, I won't be back right away. Still, it was good food and a great introduction to the Adams Morgan area for my dates who joined me. Thumbs up!"
Dined on 5/4/2014
While once in awhile a dish may
miss (the fish soup on Saturday was one such dish), Cashion's is always excellent. The greek spreads and bread are wonderful. And the salmon dish was fabulous."
Dined on 5/3/2014
We had come here for dinner a few
yeras back and didn't have a good experience. We tried Cashion's again because we needed a brunch spot near Columbia Heights. We were delightfully surprised! The food was delicious. Everything wsa fresh and well crafted. Portions were good-not huge! The service was relaxed but attentive. Very nice neighborhood brunch."
Dined on 4/27/2014
Our party ordered four dishes and
two were fish. All the entrees were divine but the two fish dinners were exceptional. Service was amazing. Four stars because the appetizers were not terribly yummy & were a tad greasy. Desserts were also OMG good."
Dined on 4/25/2014
I finally made it to Cashion's Eat
Place! After hearing about how good it is for 20 years, it is definitely worth the trip. The local rockfish was really delicious, and the prep was perfect."
Dined on 4/22/2014
Cashion's has been one of my
favorite restaurants in DC. Always great, fresh, quality food with a creative chef!!"
Dined on 4/20/2014
Granted it was Easter Sunday, but
the restaurant wasn't full, so I am not sure why the service was so slow and poor. We ordered donuts and cinnamon buns to share but no additional plates were provided so we each had sugar sprinkled all over the table in front of us. We occasionally had to seek out our server and dishes were just placed on the table were there was room. Please note that drinks go on the right side of the diner. The brunch was fine. I really enjoyed my Bloody Mary. However, I was disappointed that our out of town guests were underwhelmed. I would recommend it to friend's because the rest of the restaurants in Adams Morgan are so middling, but I would like it to up its game. "
Dined on 4/20/2014
I've only been once, and our
waitress was ok. Also, we were not addressed by any of the 3 staff members less than a foot from us at the host stand as we walked out. Not a big deal, but it's something I tend to notice. It shows how much they value your business. The food, however, was very good, and well prepared. I liked that they supported local farmers, and the freshness showed when I dug in. For brunch, I like bigger portions, because... well, it's brunch. You are combining 2 meals into one essentially. That being said, the portions were a bit small. Then again, the prices suited the portion and ingredients, so I was not disappointed. I should just have ordered more. My date and I cost $36 with 2 waters. Not bad at all. "
Dined on 4/20/2014
We went out for brunch - we had
the croque madame and the chicken hash. They were ok but will not blow you away. I liked the hash better... at first I expected something like huervos ranchero but it had a very interesting flavor. There definitely were some issues between the wait staff and the kitchen as multiple parties sat and ate and left while we were waiting. The restaurant is nice inside. The mirrored walls make it feel bigger than it was. They did comp us a mimosa for the delays in the food coming out. Oh yeah - the donut was so-so... they were having issues with the fryer. The cinnamon roll was ok."
Dined on 4/20/2014
Very nice decoration, with good
service and pleasant food."
Dined on 4/13/2014
Food was great - portions were
small. It would have been great if the menu (or the server) recommend we order sides with the entrees. The description of the dinners indicates sides come with them. That being said, the food was excellent. We would have ordered more food after our entrees, but the service was SO slow, we couldn't stand to wait anymore."
Dined on 4/12/2014
Another wonderful meal at
Cashion's. We don't eat out as much as we used to, but Cashion's is one of our favorites, and it was even worth the trek across the river through Cherry Blossom chaos. Halibut was perfect. Special thanks to Justin for his wine recommendation."
Dined on 4/12/2014
A favorite of my wife and I, we
hadn't been back in a few years, it's still very good - the food is interesting, the appetizers and starters are maybe more interesting than the main dishes, but it's all good. I had bison steak main dish which was very tasty and included excellent veggies, sauce, and starch. From what I remember, prices have gone up - I used to compare a lot of new restaurants to Cashion's and thought the new ones were too expensive and not worth it compared to what you could get at Cashion's - now Cashion's seems to have adopted the new pricing structure, but I do think the experience and food are worth the price. Service is excellent, drinks provided right away and are exactly what you asked for."
Dined on 4/11/2014
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Cutting into concrete floors can raise problems later
For homeowners looking to improve the value of their homes—and cope with the needs of multiple generations living under one roof—basement and garage renovations make sense. Both can enhance home value and add much-needed living space for less than one might spend on building an addition.
Basement and garage projects recoup 66.8 percent and 57.2 percent of their original costs, respectively, at the time of resale, according to Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report.
Before you dive into one of these projects, you should consider an often-overlooked logistic of working in a basement or garage—the concrete floor beneath the structure. Often, converting a basement or garage into usable living space involves adding plumbing. Usually, that means cutting into the concrete to install pipes, drains and storage tanks.
"Cutting through concrete is simply a bad idea whose time has long gone," says Chris Peterson, West Coast regional sales manager for SFA Saniflo, which makes above-floor plumbing products. "There are some sobering hazards to ponder before homeowners agree to allow anyone to cut into the concrete floor of their basement or garage."
• Cutting through concrete undermines the structural integrity of the slab, no matter how carefully the cut is made or patched. If the contractor fails to use the same or a better grade of concrete, the patched section will be weaker than the rest of the slab.
• Conditions are unpredictable. Plumbers won't always know the depth of the concrete, whether rebar or tension cables are incorporated in it or what surface—sand, rocks or a ledge—is beneath it. Cutting into internal structures meant to strengthen the slab can further weaken it.
• No matter how careful a cut a contractor makes, edges can crack or crumble. Once a crack begins, it can extend across the entire slab, and even affect the footing or walls of the room.
• Once a stress crack evolves, it can allow radon and groundwater to seep in. Extended wet weather—the kind you get in the spring in many parts of the country—could be enough to allow water to leak into the structure.
• Breaking through concrete generates dust and noise—a lot of both. While the noise will stop once the cut is completed, the dust can linger much longer. Concrete dust is not like regular household dust; it's thicker and particulate and can get into everything, including your heating, ventilation and cooling system.
Finally, the factor that can be the biggest issue of all for homeowners trying to keep a project on budget: cutting concrete can be very costly.
"The actual expense of cutting concrete depends on the size and complexity of the job, as well as the availability and rates of labor in your area," Peterson says.
"In some parts of the country, the per-foot rate may be a few hundred dollars, and $1,000 or more in others. If the job turns out to be harder and more time-consuming than he expected, or if he has to rent additional tools, a contractor will likely pass those cost-overruns on to the homeowner."
So what's the solution if you must add a bathroom or kitchen to your basement or garage renovation?
Macerating—or up-flush—plumbing systems don't require installers to cut through concrete or dig. The system can be installed right on top of the existing floor. Waste and water from a toilet, tub or sink is pumped through small-diameter piping, rather than flowing down like conventional plumbing.
The up-flush system doesn't store waste like a sewage ejector system; waste and water move to the septic or sewer system with every flush. —ARA?Content
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Justin Sullivan was just an hour and three minutes into his 25th birthday Friday when he and another man were hit and killed by a Barnesville police car.
Sullivan, the grandson of one of the citys first black officers, died along with 21-year-old Quinton Byrd, of Forsyth, on U.S. 41, also known as Veterans Parkway.
They probably didnt know what hit them, said Walter Geiger, one of the owners of the local newspaper. Its a hill, and they were crossing on the far side of the hill near a convenience store.
Geiger went to the scene and took pictures for the Herald-Gazette.
There were cellphones and hats everywhere, Geiger said.
Investigators had spray-painted the word pants and a circle marking where one of the victims trousers landed.
Police Officer Terry Belvin sustained injuries in the accident and was taken to the hospital.
Belvin was headed south near Grove Street when he came over the hill where the men were in his lane of the four-lane highway, Geiger said.
A woman with the two victims also might have been hit if she had not stopped to retrieve her flip-flop, folks at the scene told Geiger.
The Georgia State Patrol was called in to investigate minutes after the accident. The road was blocked off for hours. The patrols Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team will be conducting the investigation.
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Dear Tucker Civic Association Leadership,
I read recently that the Tucker Civic Association studied the potential of incorporating the city of Tucker sometime around 1996 or 1997. I was wondering if you have any reports available to the public regarding the findings of this study? If so, how could I go about obtaining a copy?
Separately, is your association currently involved with any type of study or movement that would allow for the incorporation of Tucker into its own city, especially in light of the recent accreditation issues with DeKalb County Schools? If so, how would someone go about joining any committee or study group or participating in the discussions?
I have been active in the issues surrounding our schools and have serious concerns about my property value as well as the decline in general of our area as a result of abuse within the school system that has sent an unusually high number of the county's most difficult students to our schools, forcing many of our neighborhood families out. It is harming our way of life and is likely causing realtors to steer their clients elsewhere if they have children as one must also factor in private school education to the cost of living here.
If you were to look at the schools in Tucker, you would think we are a community living in poverty, which is not at all the case. Many of us have worked hard to afford to buy homes in this area and have been disappointed to learn that our neighborhood schools are not serving our neighborhood children. This fact is harming the community's ability to stay cohesive as many of us must all send our children to different schools all over the county. This is not by choice, but by necessity.
In addition, several Tucker schools were selected unfairly for cell phone towers which are known to reduce property values and suspected to be harmful to the health and safety of children and people who live nearby. Again, there has been no concentrated effort to inform the Tucker residents when these issues are taking place and we believe our community is being harmed as a result.
We are very interested in looking at the costs associated with incorporation as much of the infrastructure has already been designated with that purpose in mind. Tucker would be the third largest city in DeKalb County, behind Brookhaven and Dunwoody, which have already incorporated.
It makes sense that many of us would want to at least look at this option again at this time. Thank you for any information you can provide.
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This is the crime bulletin for Friday-Sunday, November 2-4, 2012 from the Benicia Police Department. Click the "Keep me posted" button below for an alert when we publish this report.
Friday, November 2, 2012
12:19 a.m.: A woman on West Fifth reported that a man was knocking on her door. He was gone when officers arrived.
7:17 p.m.: Two kids got into a fight on Chelsea Hills.
7:18 p.m.: A resident on Warwick heard someone chanting. When officers arrived to investigate they found no chanters.
8:04 p.m.: The suspicious person loading stuff into a truck on Clifton was a contractor.
8:06 p.m.: A man on a ladder in the vicinity of Southampton Road was working on his cable.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
12:56 p.m.: Officers were unable to locate a man who was reportedly driving recklessly on East Second Street and may have had an open container of alcohol in the car.
6:02 p.m.: The back door of an unoccupied home on East H Street was open. Officers determined that there was no forced entry and closed the door.
6:20 p.m.: A man on Southampton Road was reportedly assaulted by his roommate. The roommate was uncooperative with officers who arrived to investigate.
9:12 p.m.: An air gun was stolen on Military West.
9:28 p.m.: Police received a report of a drunk man with a knife on Military East. Officers were unable to locate the man.
9:35 p.m.: There was a verbal altercation between family members on Military East.
11:49 p.m.: Officers talked to the person on Viewmont who was playing his music a little too loudly for the comfort of his neighbors.
11:54 p.m.: The hosts of a loud party on Southampton Road refused to open the door when officers arrived but did agree to turn down the volume.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
12:22 a.m.: Officers spoke to the people hosting a loud party on Cambridge. They agreed to turn down the music.
12:26 p.m.: Police received a complaint about a barking dog on Winston. The complaint was forwarded to the Animal Control Officer.
12:28 p.m.: The altercation reported on Military East was a couple of friends goofing around.
1:03 a.m.: A 25-year-old woman was arrested on Military West for drunk driving.
1:40 a.m.: Officers spoke to the man who was knocking on the door of an East N Street residence.
2:02 a.m.: A 33-year-old man was arrested on Southampton Road for a variety of alleged drug violations.
3:43 a.m.: That car sitting on the side of Interstate 780 with the truck wide open was owned by the guy working to fix the car's flat tire.
6:25 a.m.: A resident on East L Street reported suspicious activity by some tenants in the building.
6:59 a.m.: Some wooden supports for trees on Denfield were knocked down causing the trees to bend over.
8:10 a.m.: The report that a man was sleeping in a car on East Second Street was unfounded.
10:33 a.m.: Police received a report of a woman walking in the center divide of Southampton road with no shoes on. Officers were unable to locate the woman.
1:47 p.m.: There was a suspicious person reported on East I Street. He was gone when officers arrived.
3:27 p.m.: Officers spoke to the driver of a car that was reportedly driving in a reckless manner of East Industrial Way.
7:50 p.m.: Officers were unable to determine what activated an alarm at an East Second Street business.
7:58 p.m.: Three teens on East Fifth Street reported being followed. The followers were gone when officers arrived.
8:12 p.m.: Officers took the time to speak to members of a family on Violet who were having difficulty with one another.
9:30 p.m.: A citizen on Rose Drive asked for and received assistance from the police.
10:46 p.m.: Police advised those drunk guys who were trying to buy booze on East Second Street that they were cut off.
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Labour's Auckland issues spokesman, Phil Twyford, was yesterday reduced to carping about the cost of the city's transport projects and complaining that the timing for some of the construction was still vague.
"The Prime Minister is talking about a $10 billion commitment to three projects but in his speech he was completely silent about how he is going to pay for them.
"Where on earth is the money coming from?"
Key could have said "You work it out chump, I'm unlikely to be PM by the time a future New Zealand Government has to seriously put its hands in its pockets".
But he later confined himself to telling journalists it could come from various sources, including (take that, Labour!) the Future Investment Fund, into which his Government is tucking the proceeds of its partial privatisation programme; the Land Transport Fund, which holds the proceeds of petrol excise tax and road-user charges; taxpayers through the Consolidated Fund and even the private sector through some nifty public/private sector partnerships (PPPs).
What Key didn't say - and won't until the Government has surety on the numbers - is that the fiscal track is on an upswing and there is a strong possibility Finance Minister Bill English will be able to post a Budget surplus well before 2014/2015 (some Beehive insiders suggest the surplus milestone could be reached even by the end of this year, though that looks optimistic).
When I put the question to him down at the media scrum at SkyCity's conference centre, Key deftly sidestepped it.
But he later conceded that getting government debt down to under 20 per cent of GDP would be the next priority.
In other words, yes, the fiscal track is moving very nicely, thank you.
It must be excruciatingly dreadful for Labour.
Its "show me the money" challenge (delivered without the panache that Key used to slaughter former Labour leader Phil Goff during a debate at the last election) fell flat. Its party strategists know that pushing that line of questioning simply risks Labour being seen as churlish.
But what really galls the Opposition is the fact that Key has stolen Labour's thunder, particularly in Auckland.
Key is now "besties" not only with Auckland Mayor Len Brown, who was positively radiant as he openly rejoiced yesterday that the Government was "backing Auckland", but also with Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker.
Brown will pocket Key's commitment as an endorsement of his own mayoralty, given that he based his first run at the top job on delivering three big-ticket, next-generation transport projects.
And Christchurch mayoral challenger and Labour MP Lianne Dalziel was reduced to complaining from the sidelines as Key and Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee cosied up publicly with Parker to announce agreement had been reached on $4.8 billion of investment in Christchurch - $2.9 billion of it coming from the Crown and $1.9 billion committed by the Christchurch City Council - so that projects like the new stadium and a convention centre can proceed.
Key couldn't resist having a flick at Labour during yesterday's stand-up, telling reporters he could understand why the public wasn't warming to Labour because it was "too negative".
What John Key has announced in Christchurch and Auckland in successive days this week is incredibly clever politics. Those on the Left who deride Key as a political lightweight have been left with an entire omelette on their faces.
Key may not have spent his entire adult life frequenting the same smoke-filled back rooms and union halls that they have, weighing up everything from a political perspective. But that does not mean that the Prime Minister is any less skilled at the Dark Arts of politics as they pride themselves on being.
Labour has been out-boxed this week. The public now knows exactly which of the big-ticket items in Christchurch will proceed, and who is paying for what. And a blueprint has been laid out for huge investment both in roading and in public transport in Auckland over the next 15-20 years. John Key has even been canny enough to leave room for the CBD rail loop to come on-stream sooner should growth in the Auckland CBD happen faster than anticipated.
And as O'Sullivan notes, "the fiscal track is moving very nicely, thank you"; excellent news indeed. What a coup it would be for the PM if the fiscal track had moved along so nicely that Bill English was able to announce a small budget surplus for 2013-14, instead of 2014-15, as forecast. We certainly wouldn't bet against it.
This has been National's week on centre stage; of that there is no doubt whatsoever. We wonder if those 65 days until the beginning of spring can't come around soon enough for David Shearer.


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Little Mix have vowed to take over the world before they are in their mid twenties.
We just hope the world is ready! Copyright: [Little Mix]
Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall are currently aged between 19 and 21.
So that gives them about four years max.
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Leigh Anne told We Love Pop magazine: "I want us to be the biggest girl band in the world. You've got to aim high. I'd like to achieve that within three years."
Perrie added: "One Direction have kind of opened up the gates for everyone else, hopefully. We'll see."
Finger crossed!
Little Mix have BIG goals! Copyright: [wenn]
We remember the first time we ever interviewed the girls and Leigh Anne said their ultimate goal was to 'go global'.
At the time, we did think this was a smidge ambitious but now Little Mix look set to do just that!
Does anyone else feel like a proud Mum?!
And next on stop on their map of world domination is America where the girls hope to follow in the footsteps of One Direction.
"It makes us feel more confident because One Direction are the first band to do well overseas in ages," Perrie told the Daily Star
"We both know how to have a good time but are serious about our music," Leigh-Anne explained.
"To follow in 1D's footsteps would be amazing. We hope to go to the US next year."
The US will be lucky to have you, girls!


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from Tim Challies Dec 28, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine"Providing mercy to those in need is often a challenging task. It involves giving of yourself. I think that Paul understood this, for he encouraged those who were providing care for others not to grow weary in doing good (Gal. 6:9)." Mercy Ministry is the subject of the December issue of Tabletalk and it is also the subject of Elliot Grudem's article from the magazine. Keep Reading
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As much as I like a warming winter stew, I also appreciate a fresh winter salad. In fact, they both go well together. The crisp bitter greens are a nice palate cleanser and contrast to a rich, meaty stew. I made this salad the other night with a mix of seasonal greens: mizuna, arugula, beet greens and chicory. Feel free to tinker with the combination, depending on what's in the fridge and market, but keep in mind a variety of leaves and colors for a pretty presentation. Dried cranberries and pistachios add chewy, crunchy substance to the greens as well as a touch of sweetness and salt. I happened to spot baby rainbow carrots at the farmers market that day, and tossed a few in for extra color and texture. Don't throw out the carrot tops. If they are bright and fresh, they can join the greens.
Winter Greens Salad with Cranberries and Pistachios
Serves 4-6
8 cups mixed winter greens, such as frisée, arugula, mustard, beet greens, chicory, mizuna
2-3 baby carrots, green tops reserved, peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 handful fresh flat leaf parsley and/or cilantro sprigs
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons shelled pistachios
Apple Cider Vinaigrette (recipe below)
Wash and dry the salad leaves. Place in a large bowl. Coarsely chop carrot greens if using. Scatter carrot greens, carrots, parsley, cranberries and pistachios over the leaves. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Apple Cider Vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 small shallot, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Prepare vinaigrette. Combine vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in oil in a steady stream to emulsify.
If you like this, you might enjoy these recipes from TasteFood:
Bacon, Avocado and Tomato Salad
Frisee Escarole Salad with Lardons
Fattoush Salad
or these winter salads from the food blogs:
Cabbage Salad with Apple and Caraway from The Year in Food
Frisée, Radicchio and Pear Salad from Eat Boutique
Winter Salad with Pears and Manchego from Not Derby Pie