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Founding Figures
Friends or Foes of the
A prophet gives to all people, and according to the law of God, food for thought and answers to the complications and deplorable state of affairs of this world. But he also speaks about his task and, in so doing, about himself, too.
In this pamphlet, a Christ-friend asks a few questions of the prophetess of God in Universelles Leben:
Gabriele, why did you make a declaration in the "Christ State" about your decision to step aside?
The law of God, the law of love and wisdom, speaks in my heart. If people had learned to look into the words, they would be able to understand many things that otherwise seem incomprehensible to them.
For me to "step aside" means to step to the side of those who bear responsibility, and not be in the foreground. In this world, it is usual that people in responsible positions continue to stay in the foreground until they are voted out under pressure or are forced by illness to give up their position. Often the result is that no other persons of responsibility within the organization are able to take over the tasks of the one who has either been voted out or stepped down, so that a basic area of work or responsibility can be carried on without great difficulties or set-backs.
Does this means that the work of God was brought into this world by Christ through the prophetic word, through you, His prophetess, and that it will also continue to be guided as before through the prophetic word of the Christ of God?
The work of God, the Homebringing Mission of Jesus Christ, from which Universelles Leben grew, was built by Christ through the prophetic word. It started with a small cell group and grew until it has achieved worldwide stability. By way of His speaking instrument, the word of God goes out into the whole world to millions of people. I have already said that a prophet cannot go into retirement; in accordance with the voice of the heart, he will continue to fulfill the will of God until God calls him or until the span of his life on earth draws to an end and the voice of the heart says: Now it is wintertime for you. Rest and find entrance into the Kingdom of God.
In other words, this means that you will also bring to earth the lawful principles for running a business in the Spirit of God?
Yes, I have already started this. For some time now I have been giving the next generation lessons and instructions from the voice of the heart. My brothers and sisters are learning what it means to build a positive communication, to bring about unity among the members of an enterprise and to draw up a correct concept which is based on the fact that the thoughts of the members of the enterprise are decisive for the growth or decline of an enterprise.
The voice of the heart will teach many more details through me. For example, what it means to bring healthy food and a healthy way of living to the world; how the constellations of the stars irradiate the various kinds of plants; when one should sow and plant and how the soil should be prepared; that the constellations and the elements are in communication with each seed kernel and with each species of plant; what the farmer should pay attention to; how the bakers should work and how all kinds of food should be prepared so that a person can become or remain healthy. There is still much for the prophet to do at the side of the generation that has been built up and prepared. And so, for me, the instrument of God, fall is a creative time which may give even more wisdom from the source of divine wisdom.
So this means that you are showing the people, all of us, how a founding figure - be it in a spiritual community or an enterprise or in politics - can continue to give help and instructions to the following generation by means of leadership and advice. In your case, this also means that it is the Spirit of the Christ of God which is the initiator and leader of Universelles Leben.
You speak of a "founding figure." I do not want to apply this word to myself, because the work of God is just simply the work of the heavens and is not based on a person, no matter how he is called in this world, whether a personality or founding figure. I will never call myself, as a person, the founder, because then it would be the work of man which would someday perish.
Of course, in the world, every business, political party, association or church institution has a founding figure. In the end, they all claim to be the founder as well as the person who carries the establishment in question. Often, it is so that the founder has made a position of power for himself which he doesn't want to give up because it is his work. He seldom instructs the next generation, because he lives in fear that they could dispute his position.
The rigidity of such "personalities" can under these circumstances bring about the downfall of a work, a community or an institution. I am thinking here of Martin Luther who, through his theses, certainly had wanted something else than what he demanded, practiced and passed on in his old age. This became a time of inflexibility and an uncompromising attitude on his part which was marked by disappointment and resignation. A further example is the so-called "Holy Father," the pope of the Catholic Church. This aged man is in his time of winter. Would he still be able to present himself as the spokesman of his institution if he were not built up and stimulated by physicians, surrounded and supported by cardinals?
But this is possible only when the Spirit of God is able to inspire a person and only in a community whose members are not "personality-oriented" but are all oriented to One - Christ.
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by architek, Thu Jun 26, 2008 at 06:07:27 AM EDT
The White House
announced today that it is taking North Korea off the list of countries that 'directly support terrorism'.
This may be true. As far as we know, North Korea only supports counterfeiting, drug manufacture, and mass enslavement of its people, not manufacturing nuclear bombs for sale. (although they have been known to sell complete missile making kits to Middle Eastern and African nations)
So -this can be misleading! They are not on the right path, yet.
Shouldn't one of the major reasons for placing North Korea in the category of pariah nations be their horrible treatment of their own people?
In that respect, little has changed.
From the Bush administration statement:
""This can be a moment of opportunity for North Korea," said President Bush, announcing the declaration at the White House. "If it continues to make the right choices it can repair its relationship with the international community."
I would ask Mr. Bush to make a stronger effort to force North Korea to open up its borders and release the millions of people held in its huge network of slave labor camps, where human rights conditions are among the worst in the world.
Also, economic conditions in the parts of North Korea that are reserved for those from 'bad' 'family background' are so bad that cannibalism is not unknown (although it is punishable by death) For that reason, hundreds of thousands of North Koreans have fled the only way possible, into China, where they are hunted down like animals, sold or kept in slavery as illegal immigrants.
This is a terrible situation. Surely, the United States has it in our hearts to provide some kind of help to North Koreans living as refugees in China.
North Korea pays China a bounty of around $300 for each North Korean caught and returned to North Korea. Returned escapees will typically be prosecuted, then imprisoned, or, if it is their third attempt, summarily executed, for the crime of betraying the fatherland by leaving.
Surely the US could match that $300 and provide a new start for North Korean refugees somewhere in the US, where they would be happy to get a new start. Many have led terrible lives and they are also discriminated against in South Korea (Still, around 3000 have finally made it there, often having had to traverse all around Asia to finally reach South Korea, since travel through the DMZ, and indeed, travel through the DPRK, since one needs a permit for any inter-county travel, is impossible.)
Several North Korean refugees live in the US. Many others live in South Korea. Their stories are heartbreaking, but they are also interesting because they show in graphic detail what life is like under totalitarianism. They will make you count your blessings.
The escapees accounts can be read on a number of websites that support North Korean human rights. This is an issue that transcends politics. Hundreds of thousands of North Korean refugees hide in northeast China.
Their plight is also of crucial importance. They need a safe place they can go and live in peace.
I am linking to some web pages where you can learn more about human rights in North Korea after the link.
Please write your elected representatives and ask that the US put more pressure on North Korea to end the prison camps and open up to the rest of the world, regardless of the scrutiny that a legacy of 60 years of mass murder on a gargantuan scale would reveal.
by architek, Wed May 28, 2008 at 06:12:01 PM EDT
I heard recently that Barack Obama has quietly indicated that he would support the removal of North Korea from the US list of countries that sponsor terrorism. Update [2008-5-29 11:55:7 by architek]:See Obama Changes Tack on Terror Status for N.Korea.
I think that this is worse than a mistake. Mr. Obama is ignoring the kidnapping and murder of Kim Dong Shik, a Korean-American with dual South Korean and US citizenship and a former Illinois resident.
Rev. Kim disappeared several years ago. It came out in 2004 that he had been abducted from Chinese territory by the North Korean government and that he later died in a North Korean prison camp while under interrogation.
He had been assisting North Korean refugees in China in the illegal underground railroad that sometimes eventually allows them to reach South Korea. (but also often fails, and the refugees are captured and sent back to North Korea, where some are executed, because it is a crime to leave.)
By removing North Korea from the sponsor list, Obama is ignoring arguably the very worst human rights situation in the world.
There may be a tendency, to look at the Bush administration's posturing on Iraq, Iran and North Korea and to think that perhaps, its propaganda as far as North Korea. "Perhaps they are not that bad, after all" many of us might think. Some of the stories that periodically emerge about Kim Jong-il are seen as humorous.
That would be a terrible mistake, because the bizarre nature of the situation there masks misery on a huge scale. Like the situation with Hitler in the 1930s, all of the other players in the area, fearful of the consequences of an implosion of North Korea's regime and the flood of starving refugees that would emerge, greatly downplay both the danger and the suffering of the North Korean people.
The situation there is a bizarre legacy of the Cold War and it predates the Bush Administration by 50 years.
Perhaps there IS some kind of diplomacy that could break down the barriers around North Korea at some point. We have to hope. But the problem dwarfs politicians and rhetoric. It is such an intractable MESS that almost nobody outside of a small community of Korea watchers understand it. Certainly politicians are not aware of the depth of the paranoia and misery. It is like a bad, bad movie and indeed, Nort Korea has been the subject of many films. But none manage to capture the terror. Perhaps the closest might be films about other totalitarian countries such as "The Lives of Others" - films that can only be made by those who have experienced them.
Politicians may consider that North Korea is the most isolated place in the world, politically, They should understand that this doesn't happen overnight. They need to realize WHY.
Tactically, they might also start on their feet by trying to grok that regardless of the terrorism factor it makes no sense to give away the prize before even beginning the negotiation.
And that you do not negotiate with Hitler-esque figures without an understanding and public acknowledgment of what is happening.
Imagine Stalins gulag, in the 21st century.
Obama criticizes others for every possible thing but he himself is committing a grave error in moral judgement by allowing North Korea to go unpunished for abducting a fellow Illinois citizen.Update [2008-5-29 11:55:7 by architek]:
The Hidden Gulag: a report on North Korean prison camps
PBS Frontline show on "Kims Nuclear Gamble"
Escapees from North Korea
(both in hiding in China and safe in South Korea) tell their stories.
by gname, Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 03:13:09 PM EST
As the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary rapidly approach, the "real" presidential campaign is about to begin. The first actual votes are about to be cast, lending a visceral certainty to a campaign season that has at times seemed amorphous and detached. As it has throughout the campaign, foreign policy is shaping both the candidates and the way voters perceive them. But in the final days of 2007, some surprises are emerging, both in the United States and abroad. As events unfold in the coming weeks, competing notions of foreign policy "experience" may have an unforeseen role in how the primary season enters the New Year.
In recent weeks, both the Democratic and the Republican fields have witnessed late challenges to the prevailing front runners. The successes of Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee are unique phenomena, but some have suggested that they share a common root: Neither candidate has much in the way of traditional foreign policy "experience," and with good news (or no news) recently emerging from the "axis of evil" countries of Iraq, Iran, and North Korea, voters are becoming less concerned with international affairs.
by parmenides08, Sun Nov 25, 2007 at 03:39:15 PM EST
Dennis Kucinich's whole candidacy is centered upon practical policies working towards peace; already introducing legislation for disarmament, banning weapons in space, and establishing the Department of Peace. He is firmly against the use of nuclear weapons and, as President, will finally lift up the U.S. to claim its responsibility as a global leader in working with other countries towards disarmament and the abolishment of nuclear weapons forever. We must claim this responsibility, applying the same principles to ourselves as the rest of the world, if we are to have any credibility in negotiations with the international community.


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Kaisoku Tenshi: The Rapid Angel
It would be fantastic if I knew what kind of story Rapid Angels was trying to tell, but it is still an okay game. Kinda.
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
While it has stunning production values, Lords of Shadow fails to provide original, intuitive, and engaging gameplay.
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Resonance of Fate
Though difficult to pick up at first, Resonance of Fate provides one of the most refreshing RPG experiences to date.
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Silent Hill: Origins
While Origins is more enjoyable as a portable title, the flaws in the console version still remain.
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Superman: The New Superman Adventures
To call Superman for the Nintendo 64 a piece of garbage would be an insult to garbage.
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Killer 7 is one of those rare games that blends artistry with astonishingly original game play and an intricate story.
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Advent Rising
Advent Rising is so derivative and has so many persistent technical issues that it should simply be avoided.
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Tales of Symphonia
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Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Peace Walker contains multitudes of content and replay value never before seen in a portable title. A must-buy on PSP.
The Metal Gear series has a strange relationship with portable gaming platforms: whether its a card battle game or a cIassic-styIe iteration with nuances via RPG elements, Kojima's series has taken a few left turns on th... Read Full Review19 of 21 users found the following review helpful
Bayonetta has everything good in the 3D Beat-'Em-Up genre whilst adding interesting nuances...Though the story is dumb.
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Devil May Cry 4
Devil May Cry 4 provides all the elements that made the series great despite repetition and erratic difficulty.
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Ape Quest
Ape Quest is not quite an RPG, but rather a collection of highly varied minigames with RPG elements thrown in.
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Illbleed is abound with creativity, providing an incredibly unique take on the horror genre despite some game play flaws
Horror has been done before in video games with varying results. From the passive-aggressive, puzzle-based pacing of psychological horror to the action-packed, tension-filled madness of action games, games have found mul... Read Full Review2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
The content of FEAR 2 is far removed from the title's implication, which is the most depressing issue of all.
Video games and horror have been proved to mix quite well if done correctly, creating a highly involving experience that stays with the player throughout the course of the game and, if of high enough quality, even after ... Read Full Review2 of 6 users found the following review helpful
Galerians benefits from an interesting concept but is haunted by poor controls and a noticeable lack of direction.
Horror: A genre that has become one of the most popular in video games had some growing up to do before reaching its modern status. Although, in the beginning, horror games did not have impressive graphics until pre-rend... Read Full Review1 of 4 users found the following review helpful
Although flOw suffers from a painfully short length, the presentation is slick enough to keep you hooked until the end.
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Krazy Ivan
Krazy Ivan is one of the shortest, shallowest games of all time but is slightly redeemed by its cheesy brand of humor.
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Fallout 3
Fallout 3 is one of the most engaging titles in years but is tragically bogged down by serious technical issues.
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Saints Row 2
Saints Row 2 is ludicrously enjoyable, impressively varied, cheaply priced, and simply way too much fun.
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Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
Proving Ground rejects a wealth of tried and true ideas from previous titles, making it insufferable for longtime fans.
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Silent Hill
Silent Hill is an excellent mix of disturbing ambience, well-placed scares, and eerie visuals despite minor flaws.
A title was overlooked in its time, Silent Hill was a prime example of psychological horror that switched between passive-agressive oppression and full-blown freak outs. Though the graphics may seem dated by today's stan... Read Full Review2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
Jumping Flash!
Jumping Flash! is a quirky, charming, and grossly overlooked PSone title that's worth digging up.
Jumping Flash! is a special case for the Playstation. For one, its one of the first titles to take advantage of 3D platforming while mixing in a bit of FPS action. Also, the blatant absurdity of the story is strangely co... Read Full Review0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
Silent Hill: Homecoming
Though graphically advanced, Homecoming abandons Silent Hill's psychological element in favor of cheap startle scares
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Army of Two
Army of Two, despite a fair multiplayer run, is crippled by unlikable characters and horrid partner AI.
Budget titles are always a dodgy alley of game purchasing. Albeit there are gems to be found in almost every bargain bin, there are titles that are the video game equivalent of a long-running and generic movie series tha... Read Full Review4 of 5 users found the following review helpful
Condemned 2
Condemned 2, though suffering from a few bugs, contains mind-blowing production values and top-notch AI for a scary ride
Horror games tend to bring out the worst in people at times. From desolate feelings of isolation to outright brutally maiming those who are seen as the enemy, the fear that springs from each title worthy of the genre is ... Read Full Review2 of 3 users found the following review helpful
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Portable Ops is not without issues, but the few that surface are easily silenced by its depth and enjoyability.
With a distinguished reputation in the video game industry, Metal Gear has undeniably been a key series in the history of video games. From its deep (and convoluted) story to the smooth stealth action, Metal Gear holds a... Read Full Review1 of 3 users found the following review helpful
While Sudeki is a pretty game, there are far too many issues pulling it down into an abyss of mediocrisy and frustration
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Daxter sports some of the greatest mini games and platforming ever grace the PSP to make up for some very minor issues.
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Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
The Dracula X Chronicles can range from decent to frustrating depending on which of the three games are being played.
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Jade Empire: Hisui no Teikoku
Although Jade Empire is an interesting experience, its hampered by annoying combat controls and a lack of longevity.
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Cold Fear
Cold Fear manages to cover up its shortcomings quite well despite a seeming lack of inspiration and poor execution.
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Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles
The sad truth is that Altair's Chronicles is a shallow handheld port that only serves to undermine a great gaming name
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
While Morrowind is incredibly immense, the various bugs that plague the gameplay and lag sap the enjoyment a while later
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Silent Hill 2 (Special 2 Disc Set)
Silent Hill 2 manages to provide a dark and sobering perspective on human behavior while hinting Kubric-style imagery
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Forbidden Siren
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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
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Radiohead kicked off their tour last night in Miami, where they performed two new songs, "Cut a Hole" and "Identikit". At East Web has video of both songs, as well as the full set list.
According to At Ease, the band performed the OK Computer-era B-side "Meeting in the Aisle" live for the first time ever. At Ease also reports: "IMPORTANT NOTE: Thom Yorke is sporting a ponytail."


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The thalamus is a large, dual lobed mass of grey matter buried under the cerebral cortex. It is involved in sensory perception and regulation of motor functions. The thalamus is a limbic system structure and it connects areas of the cerebral cortex that are involved in sensory perception and movement with other parts of the brain and spinal cord that also have a role in sensation and movement. As a regulator of sensory information, the thalamus also controls sleep and awake states of consciousness.
The thalamus is involved in several functions of the body including:
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- Receives Auditory, Somatosensory and Visual Sensory Signals
- Relays Sensory Signals to the Cerebral Cortex
- Controls Sleep and Awake States
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TOUCHET — With senior night on tap at the Touchet gym, the Indians pulled out a surprise victory over Dayton in three games.
Touchet won 25-19, 25-19 and 25-18 for a 3-5 record in the Southeast B South Division.
Touchet's leaders were Reanna Butler with nine kills, Zoe Weaver with six kills and Carley Frazier with 17 assists.
"That's the best we've played," Touchet coach Stephanie Paulson said. "The girls wanted it. It was senior night, and they left everything on the court.
"The girls played with heart, and it was a very exciting match," she added.
Touchet now advances to the Class 1B tournament in Colfax on Thursday with a 3 p.m. match against Colton.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
7 Signs of the Facebook Apocalypse
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Look, we all thought Facebook was stupid. I would regularly scold my Work Study employees for logging in during their shifts just 4 years ago. I said something like, "Listen, you can do the Facebook or whatever on your time. Right now you need to find something constructive to do so I don't look like a bad manager. OK?" They were like 19, and I at 28 could never imagine ever being a member of a community that essentially started as an Ivy League yearbook designed to proclaim who's hot or not – it was originally called Facemash. Sounds just lovely, doesn't it?
Now FB is a wonderful place of positivity and triviality. It's a place where you can see what awesome things your "friends" are doing, who's thinking what and who's recommending which videos and/or articles are worthy enough to watch/read when you really should be working. Occasionally, folks share political views by posting article links or joining groups to support various causes. But there is no conflict on FB. Such posts are simply ignored or "liked". There is no real dialogue on FB, just sharing and celebration. It can be a very nice "place" most of the time. At least that is how the post-college folks use it.
But I'm starting to sense rumblings from the pop culture powers that be and doom may be just over the horizon. Consider yourself warned.
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7 Signs of the Facebook Apocalypse (For Those of Us over 30)
7. Your younger relatives are secretly pissed that you can now see their pages, as well as their drunken antics, but not pissed enough to restrict your access.
6. Your status updates have gone from carefully crafted witty comments on the state of society or your place in the world to "Margie is tired." or "George is really looking forward to watching TV tonight and then going to bed early." We get it, work sucks.
5. You've now friended 600 people, of which only 200 of those you've actually met in person. Also, you use a word like "friended"which is not actually a real word.
4. You have more drinks, pokes, flowers, plants, teddy bears, Muppets, kidnaps, invites, groups, and/or things you are a fan of than any human should and yet you really don't have any of it and are beginning to feel a bit empty inside. What is it all for if I can't get fulfillment out of my Little Green Patch?
3. You originally joined for "networking" but would seriously have to clean up some shit if you had to start job hunting tomorrow. Oh, and you have to defriend (another fake word) your high school buds that somehow manage to include bodily functions or sticking their dick in stuff in comments on about 40% of the content you post.
2. You haven't seen your 4th grade best friend since 5th grade but you know what he/she ate for breakfast, how insanely large his/her 2nd child's head is and how cool he/she thinks Sarah Palin's new 2012 campaign posters are. Technology is a god send.
1. Your parents have joined. All of your parents. And they comment on your wall...a lot.
A good number of us have contemporary families. You know, mom and her boyfriend, dad and his, step-dad and his new wife. One person can easily have 4-6 people in their life that they have nowhere to put except in the "parent" category. When all of these figures join, the end is nigh. Luckily I'm only at 50%. The post-college folks started this migration, so you really can't blame technology savvy rents from joining in the fun, can you?
Feel free to add your own signs to the list, I'm sure I left some out.
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Led by a spirited group of nine seniors playing their final game, the Fellowship Christian Paladins won a 40-6 region crossover victory over Southwest Atlanta Christian at Paladin Field to wrap up a 5-5 season.
It marks the first time in school history the team has finished with an actual .500 record and is only the third time the Paladins have reached five wins in a season. The Paladins (5-5 overall and 1-5 in Region play in 2011) set a school record with an 11-2 mark in 2007 and finished 5-6 in 2005.
"The seniors have set the bar high here," FCS head coach Hunter Chadwick said after the game. "They helped me roam the hallways and encourage the younger kids to play football. They have showed all season long what it means to be a good teammate. They will be a hard group to replace. They are a great group of kids."
FCS defeated SACA for the second time in 14 days on Friday night, including a 30-18 win at Paladin Field on Oct. 21. The Paladins improved to 4-0 all-time against the short-handed Warriors, who finished their season with a 1-9 record.
The Paladins offense did not waste any time getting started on Friday night. The team scored on five out seven possessions to grab a 34-0 halftime advantage. The defense was not bad either, causing four turnovers and stopping the Warriors on fourth-down plays twice in the first half.
Senior running back Stephen Lantz led the Paladins with 150 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries on Friday night. He led the team with 13 touchdowns this season.
"Stephen has had an unbelievable two years," Chadwick said. "He was committed to the program from the beginning, and he led by example on the field and in the weight room. Other kids saw his effort and fed off of that."
Freshman running back Dalton Depew scored a 12-yard touchdown run 3:03 into the game to cap an eight-play, 62-yard opening drive. Tyler Hart kicked the first of four extra points to make it 7-0. On the play before the TD run, senior quarterback Blais Furse connected on a 23-yard pass completion to junior wide receiver Conor Linneen on 1st and 21 play from the Warrior 35-yard-line.
Just three plays from scrimmage later, junior cornerback Landon Kadi picked off a Warrior pass at the SACA 38-yard-line on a 3rd-and-21 play from the 14-yard line.
The ball was spotted at the 41-yard, and FCS took over again on offense. Following a 19-yard pick-up by Lantz, sophomore fullback James Wilson collected 14 yards on a run up the middle. Two plays later, Lantz scored again on a 4-yard to help the Paladins grab a 14-0 lead at 6:01 of the first quarter.
FCS stopped SACA on a 4th-and-22 play from the 23-yard-line at 3:43 of the first. They took over at the SACA 35-yard line and scored eight plays later as Lantz leaped over and side-stepped several defenders on a nifty 15-yard TD run. The extra-point kick by Hart was blocked, but FCS led 20-0 with 38.5 seconds left in the quarter.
Sophomore defensive lineman Clay Hostetter recovered a SACA fumble seconds later at the Warrior 35. Three plays later Kadi found the end zone on a 1-yard TD dive. The kick made it 27-0 just 12 seconds into the second quarter.
The Paladins defense came up big again, stopping the Warriors on a 4th-and-6 play from their own 42-yard line seven plays into their next possession. But the Paladins next drive stalled, despite a 27-yard run by Wilson, as Lantz was held to 3 yards on a 4th-and-6 play from the Warrior 26 with 4:31 left in the half.
Sophomore defensive back Taylor Cookston intercepted a SACA pass on the Warriors next play from scrimmage at the FCS 46. The Paladins drove the ball to the 18 on seven plays, but Furse' pass fell incomplete on a 4th-and-two play.
Wilson recovered a fumble on the next play from scrimmage for the Warriors, and senior running back/linebacker Robert Germaine scored on a 3-yard TD run five plays later with 20.4 seconds left in the half.
In the second half, both senior defensive lineman Trace Sells and Depew recovered fumbles for the Paladins.
Lantz closed out the scoring for the Paladins on a 22-yard run with 2:40 left in the third quarter. That score came two plays after the Paladins defense stopped the Warriors 4 yards short on 4th-and-9 from 26-yard-line with 3:35 left in the third.
SACA answered that score with a 65-yard drive that ended with a 24-yard touchdown run with 1:10 remaining in the quarter. FCS stopped the two-point conversion run attempt to leave the score 40-6.
On Friday, the Paladins gained 290 yards on 50 carries and finished with 60 yards passing. Wilson collected 42 yards on three carries, Depew added 36 yards on six attempts and Germaine finished with 19 yards on five carries.
FCS used four quarterbacks in the game: Furse, who went 3-for-6 for 49 yards, Kadi, sophomore Travis Kinney and freshman Jackson Webb. Kadi completed one pass for 11 yards.
Linneen made one catch for 23 yards, Lantz grabbed one for 17, Furse had one for 11 and sophomore receiver Hunter Bryant made one catch for nine.
Chadwick was pleased with the results this season.
"It takes time to rebuild," he said. "We hope to get better next year. 5-5 is a great start. It's not 6-4 or 10-0, but we will take it."
Juniors like Hart, Linneen and Kadi will be keys to continued improvement next season. "They are quiet leaders," Chadwick said. "We will need them all to step up in 2012 and lead by example."
The seniors playing their last game included Furse, Germaine, Lantz, Bo Ibsen, Jacob Miller, Sells, Trent Van Pelt, Bryce Wells and Aaron Wilson.


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"Dear Steve, A collection agency is reporting that I opened a credit card in 2011. I was actually totally unable to get credit by 2011 because in graduate school I became unemployed and had some serious financial problems. I think this is a debt from 2004. Is there anything I can do about this? Thanks in advance. I am trying ... Read More »
I Filed Bankruptcy and Creditors Are Still Reporting Delinquent Debts. – Nancy
"Dear Steve, I have a question with regards to bankruptcy and negative reporting by creditors. I filed for bankruptcy on 4/1/13 and the Bankruptcy Automatic Stay kept creditors from collection efforts. The bankruptcy was discharged on 7/31/13 which then reverted the automatic stay to a permanent discharge. From what I understand, creditors cannot collect on the discharged debts, as well ... Read More »
Can the Creditor and Collection Agency Both Show the Same Account On My Credit Report? – John
"Dear Steve, Have settlement letter from collection company and will complete the last payment in Oct. The original creditor continues to show the remaining balance of debt and reduces it with each payment that I make to the collection company .The collection company is also making monthly reports that I have the debt but no balance. Is it legal for ... Read More »
We Have Some Items On Our Credit Report We Want Removed – Lisha
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I Have an Old Credit Card on My Credit Report. Will It Go Away? – Julie
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How Do I Take Care of The Two Old Debts on My Credit Report? – Alexandra
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Credit Reports Screwed Up. Anyone Surprised?
A Federal Trade Commission study of the U.S. credit reporting industry found that five percent of consumers had errors on one of their three major credit reports that could lead to them paying more for products such as auto loans and insurance. Overall, the congressionally mandated study on credit report accuracy found that one in five consumers had an error ... Read More »
How Do I Deal With My Old Debt I Owe? – Sarah
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Credit Report Infographic Gives Picture of Credit Health
A great inforgraphic from Direct Lending Solutions gives an interesting picture of credit health in America. If you look towards the bottom of the infographic you'll see there is no clear connection between credit scores and bankruptcy filing rates. Also, above that is a graphic that shows the wave of credit account closures in the past three years. Get Out ... Read More »
Scammers Stealing Credit Reports Using Stolen Credit Cards and Debit Cards
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Credit Reports, Credit History, and Credit Scores in Hiring and Job Performance. Is It Even Fair?
You hear all the time how credit history can impact your ability to get a job. In the debt relief world debt settlement and credit counseling companies claim bankruptcy prevents people from getting jobs and that's why people need to use their services instead. But what is reality and what is the negative impact of alternative interventions like debt settlement ... Read More »
Is It Illegal for a Creditor and Collector to Report The Same Account? – Josh
"Dear Steve, Is it illegal for both a creditor and a collector to report the exact same account? I have several old credit cards that show charged off and then a duplicate of that account by a collection agency. Isn't that double and even triple punishment for the same account? My credit score goes lower whenever the same account is ... Read More »
Will My Husband Be Able to Check My Spending Habits on the Credit Report? – Rae
My husband and I are seperated (Not legally)and he is having to do a credit report due to some possible identity theft. Last night he made a comment to me saying that since he is running his credit report he will be able to look into my spending habits. Check on my credit card use. I don't want this! Will ... Read More »


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Sexual harassment is defined by law as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a condition of an individual's employment, (2) submission or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting said individual, or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance, academic program or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Such conduct, whether committed by supervisors or non-supervisory personnel, is specifically prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: repeated offensive and unwanted sexual flirtations, advances, or propositions; verbal abuse of a sexual nature; graphic or degrading verbal comments about an individual or his or her appearance; the unwanted display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures; or any offensive physical contact, such as patting, pinching or brushing against another's body.
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a prohibited practice under Section 703 of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1973. Inasmuch as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission holds supervisory personnel liable for the actions of their employees and outsiders with respect to the above policy, supervisory personnel are required to inform their staff of the institutional policy and of the seriousness of the issue.
Farmingdale State College will not tolerate sexual harassment nor condone it in any form, and is committed to providing and preserving an atmosphere free from harassment in any manner. Sexual harassment is a form of misconduct which undermines the integrity of employment and educational pursuits. No one should be subjected to unsolicited and unwelcome sexual overtures or conduct, either verbal or physical.
Sexual violence is a form of sexual harassment prohibited by Title IX. Title IX also prohibits gender-based harassment, which may include acts of verbal, nonverbal, or physical aggression, intimidation, or hostility based on sex or sex-stereotyping, even if those acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature.
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Jennifer Johnston and Timothy Horner exchanged marriage vows July 7, 2012, at St. Louis Roman Catholic Church in Buffalo, N.Y. Monsignor Paul A. Litwin officiated the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Readers were Shannon Rivera of Superior, Wis., and Avery Georgakis of Jamestown, N.Y. Providing violin music were a duo from Buffalo Strings.
The bride is the daughter of Duane and Michele Johnston of Conneaut. The groom's parents are Kathleen Horner and Terry Blanding of Jamestown and Jimmie and Carolyn Hooker of Milwaukee, Wis.
For her wedding the bride chose a ballgown of ivory taffeta from the Mori Lee Blue Collection designed with a strapless sweetheart bodice and accented with a beaded organza sash. The groom was attired in a black one-button tuxedo by Calvin Klein with an ivory vest and tie.
Serving her sister as maid of honor was Jessica Johnston of Chicago. Bridesmaids included Gabriela Sapia and Pegeen Quinn, both of Chicago; Jennifer (Tully) Pocza of Wildwoods; and Mia Lytle of Tampa, Fla. Flower girl was Mikayla Johnston of Conneaut.
Best man was Eric Williams of Charlotte, N.C. Groomsmen were Matt Verleni of Wilmington, N.C.; John Astad of North Charleston, S.C.; Josh Brooks of Dunedin, Fla.; and Jeremy Johnston of Conneaut. Ring bearer was Nicholas Hooker of Milwaukee. Among those receiving flowers were the bride's grandparents, Stan and Mary Helen Maire of Conneaut; and the groom's grandmother, Ruth Horner of Frewsburg, N.Y.
A reception for the couple was held at Marcy Casino Delaware Park in Buffalo.
The bride, a 1999 graduate of Conneaut High School, received her bachelor's degree in sociology from Dartmouth College in 2003 and master's degree in elementary education from Columbia College Chicago in 2010. She is employed as an elementary teacher in Buffalo. The groom graduated from Jamestown High School in 1992 and received his bachelor's degree in psychology from State University of New York Fredonia in 1997. He is employed as a product manager.
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HEAT oven to 375°F.
MIX first 3 ingredients until blended.
UNROLL crescent dough; separate into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations and seams together to seal; spread with cheese mixture. Roll up each rectangle, starting at one short end; cut into 4 slices. Place on baking sheet; flatten slightly.
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By PAUL STONE
Palestine Herald-Press
Hoping to reduce the number of estimated accounts, the Palestine City Council on Monday approved the hiring of a part-time water meter reader.
Greg Laudadio, the city's assistant finance director, told council members Monday that there are approximately 8,000 meters citywide, with roughly 2,000 on each of the city's four monthly billing cycles.
Approximately 20 to 25 percent of the city's water meters are "estimated" by city employees each billing cycle, he further explained.
Some accounts are estimated more than others, he stated.
In the past six months, Laudadio said slightly more than 1,000 customers had had their accounts estimated all six times during that span.
Estimates are based on "past usage" and historical patterns, according to Palestine City Manager Mike Ohrt.
What sometimes happens is a water customer whose account is actually read by a meter reader after a period of estimates can see their monthly water bill "spike" by a large amount in a single month, city officials say.
On Monday, the council approved that $11,388 of an approximately $40,000 line item dedicated to replacing some of the city meters be utilized to pay the salary of a part-time employee solely dedicated to reading meters.
"You'll have real reads where a meter reader has put his eyes on the dials" for all our customers, Laudadio said.
The assistant finance director added, "We have also identified a vehicle" to be used by the part-time employee.
Water meters more than 10 years old and associated transponders are combining to cause many of the city's meter woes.
"In theory, our guy drives down the road and all these transponders are consistently emitting their signals...and we get everybody's meter (read) in a short period of time," Ohrt said. "Now they're (the meters) over 10 years old and we're experiencing more and more failures with the transponders themselves."
After a meter reader works an area, a report is run, showing which accounts were not read during the process, Ohrt said.
Since the city's two current meter readers have other responsibilities, including working service orders, connects and disconnects, most of the missed meters are currently being estimated, according to Monday's discussion.
"If we're not going to have estimates, we have to slack off on service orders," said Ohrt, pointing out the current meter readers' multiple duties. "They'll read as many as they can."
Laudadio described the addition of a part-time meter reader as an "inexpensive, short-term" and "temporary fix," and officials say the city's 8,000 water meters will need to be replaced in the foreseeable future.
The city has commissioned Trane to perform a study designed to identify the ideal water meter for Palestine.
"They are analyzing the meters we have in the ground and our electronics read system," Ohrt said.
Ultimately, Trane will make a recommendation as to "what is the best meter the City of Palestine should be using, all things considered."
The city manager estimated replacing all the city's water meters would likely cost somewhere between $3 and $5 million.
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place apples, pineapple chunks with juice, grapes, and orange juice in a medium baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon, dot with butter pieces, and cover.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until apples are tender. Serve hot.
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This was a very good dish. Simple, but pretty tasty for what it is. I made it exactly as written. I wasn't sure that the recipe really meant for the apples to be unpeeled (keep the peel on) instead of peeled (take the peel off), so I asked The Woman I Love, and we agreed that the apples should be peeled, so that's what I did. I used Golden Delicious apples, and they worked, but perhaps Granny Smith or another more baking-appropriate apple would be better. Also, I opted for red seedless grapes, to add some color to the dish. We ate the whole thing in one night - it made two not-very-big bowlfuls for each of us. I'll give it a 4-star rating, but The Woman I Love said she'd give it 5 stars, and she asked me to make this for her once a month. Thanks for a great recipe!
Tried this recipe and I have sort of a mixed review. Smelled good, tasted good, and was still good the next day. I served it over homeade ice cream. I was even asked for the recipe but it still needed something. But it smelled good and was a pretty good taste so I will give it 4 stars.
Quick and easy is right... and I keep all of this fruit on hand, so when my husband invited some friends at work home to dinner on short notice, this was a real lifesaver. It capped off a dinner that I'd put together in 1 hr. flat...took this out of the oven and let it cool for just a few minutes and served with vanilla ice cream or raspberry sorbet... was a big hit
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Amount Per Serving (4 total)
- Calories
- 124 cal
- 6%
- Fat
- 3.2 g
- 5%
- Carbs
- 25.3 g
- 8%
- Protein
- 0.8 g
- 2%
- Cholesterol
- 8 mg
- 3%
- Sodium
- 22 mg
- < 1%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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text: Valentine's Day Nail Art Valentine's Day Nail Art Ideas From the Pros by Kaitlyn Dreyling 1/29/14 27 Reactions 14 Shares Print 9 0 4 1 0 Valentine's Day is tomorrow, so why not show your nails some love with one of these nail art ideas straight from the professionals? From hearts and bows to Xs and Os, here are a few fun ways to wear your heart on your fingertips this holiday. XO What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Manicurist April Foreman, who has worked with Charlize Theron and Kate Beckinsale, proves Valentine's Day nail art isn't just about hearts. 1 / 4 Nude Hearts What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A more simple approach to heart-tipped nails, this look from Marie Nails Salon can be re-created using a striping brush to draw on the gilded, heart-shape outline. 2 / 4 Plaid & Pearls What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Another design from Marie Nails Salon, this one features heart tips and a plaid pattern with a pearl accent. 3 / 4 Sealed With a Bow What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Illamasqua's nail ambassador, Fleury Rose, used the brand's new Speckled Nail Varnish in Scarce ($16) to create the mottled tips. "I was inspired by the colors I often see on Valentines decorations: pinks, purples, and polka dots," she said. 4 / 4 9 0 4 1 0 Back to Homepage Comments Read More Nail ArtValentine's DayNails Nails 5 Ways to Make Gray Your New Go-To Neutral Polish 32 minutes ago 6 Ways You Could Be Adding Henna Into Your Beauty Routine 2 hours ago How to Create an Ombré Nail Design Using Your Makeup Sponge 1 day ago 17 Beauty Apps That Will Instantly Make Your Life Easier 3 days ago The Hottest Nail Polish Colors For Your Summer Clutch 4 days ago A Simple Nail-Art Kit For a Mermaid-Like Manicure 4 days ago Valentine's Day 85 Types of Kisses Everyone Should Experience at Least Once 2 days ago All the Adorably Geeky Inspiration Your Engagement Photos Need 1 week ago Embrace Your Foxy Side With This Fresh Take on Boudoir 6/10 Lock Your Love, and Throw Away the Key 6/09 6 Apps For a Long-Distance Romance 5/21 Stop — You're Washing Your Lingerie All Wrong! 5/19 Get a Personalized Fashion & Beauty Newsletter! Help us customize your newsletter by selecting your interests (optional): Fashion & Beauty News Celebrity Style Street Style Beauty Tips What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Reactions Link Love Now your nails can finally match the soles of your Louboutins — HuffPost Style Get bikini-model gams with this leg bronzer — SheFinds You don't need a celebrity stylist to get Kate Hudson's sleek high ponytail — InStyle How Mila Kunis was transformed into intergalactic royalty — Allure Achieve the perfect popsicle pout without consuming a calorie — The Cut Your glasses (and pillowcase and phone) are making you break out — Byrdie The most versatile shadow palette of the Summer is only $10 — Beauty Sweet Spot Strip away semipermanent hair dye with vitamin C — xoVain Michelle Rodriguez debuted new breakup bangs — E! Online Don't fight your freckles! Embrace their beauty with these makeup tips — Refinery29 Front page source: Instagram user saks


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Spring 2011 Men's Volleyball: Lock Haven
February 12, 2011
The Wildcats swept Bloomsburg and Lock Haven in conference action
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Pennsylvania College of Technology men's volleyball team swept Bloomsburg and Lock Haven universities in conference, tri-match action Saturday. The Wildcats now improve to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in the MACVC Northwest.
Penn College started off action with Bloomsburg. It was a tough set one as the Huskies opened on a 7-4 run. The Wildcats went through an entire rotation without getting any points on serve. Senior Andrew Epley's (Littlestown) serve gave the team a 7-0 run. They held on for the 25-20 victory. Sets two and three were stronger for Penn College as it cruised to 25-14 and 25-12 wins.
Epley ended the match with nine kills while sophomores Michael Smith (Pleasantville, N.J.) and Adam Smith (Duncannon) each added eight. Sophomore Brad Kabosky (Hunlock Creek) racked up a season high 32 assists.
It was a similar story against Lock Haven in set one. The Wildcats were down before sophomore Jared Palko (Waymart) served the team to a lead. They ended the game 25-19. Penn College easily took sets two and three 25-10 and 25-21 respectively.
Palko notched 10 digs. Smith had a season high 16 kills and Epley added 12. Kabosky topped his first game assists with 43.
The Wildcats will travel to Kutztown University for a two-day tournament starting on Saturday, Feb. 19.


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03-13-14 WMFE|Orlando. A full spectrum of free health screenings is expected to draw hundreds to Harvest Time International in Sanford this Saturday. It's Hispanic Health Initiatives' annual health fair. The fair is designed to bring much needed services out into the community.
The flyer for the health fair promises to have it all- food, music, games, prizes and critical health screenings. The annual health fair- which is presented by Hispanic Health Initiatives- has always included basic health screenings for things like cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure. But Hispanic Health Initiatives Executive Director Josephine Mercado says there are also more advanced screenings.
"For instance, we have a complete kidney screen through the Kidney Foundation, they will be providing urinalysis, blood tests, doctors are going to come and explain the results to the people that go through that screening," she says.
Mammograms will also be available. People are encouraged to call ahead for kidney screen and mammogram appointments, but all screenings at the health fair are free. The Health Fair is this Saturday from 10 to 3 at Harvest Time International in Sanford.


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The stars of 'Oz The Great And Powerful' attended a photocall on the roof of the Ritz hotel in Moscow, Russia this afternoon.
Mila Kunis: The dark-haired beauty smouldered, as she naturally does, wearing a grey ruched and ruffled long-sleeved Givenchy Pre-Fall 2013 dress. The dress wouldn't have been my first choice but surprisingly she makes it work, especially when paired with animal-print Louboutin heels to keep things interesting.
James Franco: I don't really have many words for this get up. I mean, why are his jeans tucked into his boots?
Michelle Williams: The actress continues to impress during this promo tour, wearing a Victoria Beckham Spring 2013 dress. Her dress is slightly modified from the version which took to the runway: Michelle's skirt has three tiers. I love the styling, which includes simple makeup with glossy lips and ankle-strap star-accented Charlotte Olympia heels.
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Jury trials are also set to get underway for several high profile cases in Scotts Bluff County.
Trial dates are set for Timothy Fuentes and Brooke Schaneman during pretrial conferences that took place Monday.
Fuentes is a convicted sex offender who is charged with sexually assaulting a child. In January, a judge declared a mistrial after a jury was unable to render a verdict.
Schaneman was one of nine people arrested in an October meth bust. She is charged with two counts of distributing methamphetamine.
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Minor League Injury Updates: Banuelos, Campos, BurawaBy
Via Josh Norris, pitching coordinator Nardi Contreras confirmed that LHP Manny Banuelos (elbow) has been throwing off a mound and recently had a 25-pitch fastball-changeup session. I suppose that means he's yet to reintroduce the curveball, which makes sense since breaking balls tend to put more stress on the elbow. Contreras indicated that Banuelos is getting close to a return, though "close" is probably a relative term.
Meanwhile, RHP Jose Campos (elbow) is not expected to return this season. Contreras confirmed that there is no structural damage in his elbow. He's currently on a throwing program but the minor league season ends in about six weeks and he's unlikely to be ready in time for game action. Campos will instead head to Instructional League in the fall. RHP Dan Burawa (back) has not been cleared by doctors to resume baseball activities and won't play at all this year. He was impressive in Spring Training and had a chance to sneak into the big league bullpen mix at some point this summer if he stayed healthy. For shame.
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i wonder if this sudden and rapid improvement of ManBan as well as Joba is meant to help with the trade deadline
I don't think theres been anything sudden or rapid about their returns (Jobas been rapid, but that's not a recent change).
I think the Joba info might be. I don't think they're rushing him or anything like that — but they might be telegraphing his imminent return to tweak trading partners that they won't overpay for any reliever they might already be discussing.
Who would've thought that both trade pieces in the Jesus trade would end up missing practically the entire season. For shame.
Yeah, and Montero and Noesi have the Mariners in first place by a landslide. I'm excited for what the future holds re: Pineda and Campos.
If they both can get healthy they could turn out to be pretty good. It is a lost year for both of them, but it feels much better since noesi and montero are struggling. I really didn't mind giving up noesi, since i didnt view him as anymore than a #5. and if trading a young dh nets You 2 very young pitchers then i am all for it. Pineda is only 23, so he still has a very good chance to get healthy and pitch well.
Who would have thought that with Pineda missing the entire season he'd still be posting a higher WAR value than two guys who actually played in the majors this year.
Who would have thought that the guy posting a negative WAR could get you guys like Cliff Lee. But no instead the chip has been wasted.
Yeah, it's a good thing that Pineda and Campos have both retired so we can make definitive statements about the outcome of the trade less 6 months later.
You guys can site WAR (which is a counting stat and incomplete at this point for the season)…..but I'll take the 22 year old hitter that is healthy and going through early career struggles over the pitcher with a torn labrum who may never be the same again.
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True but I take our veterans taking up DH bats "and doing very well" over a struggling young player that really has no set position because he is not thought to be good enough behind the plate. Rest the regulars.
It wasn't that he couldn't hit. It was that they didn't buy him as a catcher, neither do the Mariners since he starts less than 1/2.5 games as catcher. There was no need for him as a DH. They will need it to rest too many regulars.


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Heavy smoke billowing from attic vents alerted neighbors to a house fire at 1652 W. Third St. Tuesday morning, according to an Ashtabula Fire Department report.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 7:32 a.m., and Chief Ron Pristera was first on the scene, the report shows.
Fire crews arrived on the scene moments later to begin extinguishing the blaze, but access to the interior was slightly delayed because the front door was padlocked.
When firefighters entered the structure, they discovered thick, black smoke throughout the first and second floors. Firefighters went up the stairs in an attempt to find the fire, to no avail.
Crews expanded the search to the attic and a basement and found the fire in the basement. They then extinguished the blaze, removing windows to ventilate the house and remove smoke and heat.
Concurrent with the putting out the fire, firefighters searched for any victims. No victims were found within the structure, the report said.
Fire crews remained on the scene for three hours; however, fire investigators remained on location to try to determine the cause of the fire.
Ashtabula Township Fire Department and Community Care Ambulance provided mutual aid. No injuries were reported.
The property is owned by Harbour Portfolio VII, Irmo, S.C., according to the Ashtabula County Auditor's web site.
Basement fires are some the most hazardous and dangerous situations firefighters face, firefighters said. A few of the reasons include:
• Burning and damage to the lowest most basic structural components of a house;
• Limited entrance and exit;
• Smoke and heat rise up the stairwell that firefighters are attempting the access the fire, and
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Josephine Starrs and Leon Cmielewski, still from Plaything
Dates: 9 March – 21 April 2007
Opening: Thursday 8 March, 6-8pm
Artist: Josephine Starrs & Leon Cmielewski, Programming, Adam Hinshaw
Plaything is a screen-based interactive electronic artwork by Leon Cmielewski & Josephine Starrs.
Plaything is a series of screen-based games that negotiate two-dimensional space in different ways using line, colour, shapes and simple gameplay.
- Defend Repel the invading force
- Wander You acknowledge no border
- Escape Flee from the area
- Colonise Grab the unprotected territory
- Petition Sway opinion towards your own position
This creative work evolved from an Australian Research Council Discovery Project investigating digital game culture and gender. The work includes the results of surveys asking young women about their attitudes towards digital games carried out as part of the research project. Once a game is played out video of these survey results appear on screen.
The artists wish to thank
Australia Council
Australian Research Council
Zina Kaye (research assistant on the ARC Discovery Project)
Katherine Berger
Jai McKenzie
Sarah-Jane Allen
Chimene Farhat
Samantha Findley
Cecelia Huynh
This research project was supported by the Australian Research Council and the Australia Council for the Arts.


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For Immediate Release
WIC services continue in county, state throughout October
Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Springfield-Greene County Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program is still operating normally. Local families who rely on WIC for supplemental nutrition can continue to use their issued vouchers at local grocery stores. WIC staff is continuing to see clients daily, and no appointments have been cancelled.
The local WIC program is administered by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, and WIC's approximately two dozen staffers are Health Department employees. However, WIC is a federally-funded program that is administered by state and local health departments. The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services has informed local public health agencies it has enough funding in reserve to cover a short-term gap in federal funds throughout the month of October.
"After that, WIC services in Greene County and across Missouri are likely to be affected," said Kevin Gipson, Director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. "These actions by decision-makers in Washington, D.C., do have a very real impact on the lives of regular people."
WIC improves the nutritional health of pregnant women, breastfeeding moms, infants and children up to age 5 with the goal of improving the overall health of young families. WIC's core services include vouchers for supplemental foods such as milk, fruits and vegetables; breastfeeding education and support; and referrals to health care providers and other local agencies.
WIC also has a significant impact on the local economy. More than $500,000 issued by WIC goes into the Springfield economy each month, as participating grocery stores redeem the checks used by young and growing families.
"Grocery stores are a major partner in making the WIC program work, and this shutdown creates a layer of uncertainty for them, too," said Mary Ellison, WIC Administrator.
Here is what WIC families need to know right now:
- Service remains unaffected at this time
- However, if and when funding stops, vouchers will no longer be redeemable at local grocery stores. This includes vouchers already issued
- If a WIC participant currently has October vouchers in hand but has not used it yet, they are urged to use them sooner rather than later
- Participants should keep an eye on the Facebook page for WIC and the Health Department, as well as the health department's website for further information as it becomes available
The main WIC clinic is co-located inside Jordan Valley Community Health Center, 440 E. Tampa St. in Springfield. The WIC clinic has about 90,000 client visits annually.
For more information, contact: Mary Ellison, WIC Administrator, (417) 851-1586; or Mike Brothers, Public Information Administrator, (417) 874-1205.


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By CLINT FOSTER
Mineral Wells Senior Center's fourth annual Taste of Palo Pinto County fundraiser was nothing short of a huge success.
The event, held at Holiday Hills Country Club on July 15, was shockingly more successful than the 2012 incarnation, according to senior center Executive Director Vivian Conrad. She said last year the event sold 164 tickets, hosted 24 sponsors and netted $14,000. This year those numbers exploded to 248 tickets, 52 sponsors and grossed $25,000.
"It exceeded our expectations," Conrad said. "We're just very grateful for the support of the community because they really rallied behind us. [The money we earned] is going to put us in a great position for the rest of the year. We'll still have to keep working on bringing the money in, but it's going to take a lot of the pressure off of us."
Conrad said the event went great. She added the only thing that went wrong was, although there was plenty of food, they were not prepared for the large turnout.
"The only glitch of the night was that we had more people than we were expecting and we ran out of chairs. Next year, we will plan more optimistically and try to make sure everyone has a seat," she noted.
Conrad said one of the main reasons that the event went so well was that everyone at the senior center was involved, from top to bottom.
"We have some new board members who just really got busy and they were out there promoting and making contacts," she said. "They brought in a lot of new sponsors and sold a lot of tickets. This year more of our members at large pitched in and wanted to help. Also a lot of our participants at the center took it upon themselves to bring in sponsors, sell tickets and bring in auction items. So, everyone was involved and it really paid off."
The senior center expects to net $23,000 from Taste of Palo Pinto County, after expenses, which is still almost $10,000 more than the previous year, according to Conrad.
This gives the center funds to pay bills and employees as well as take care of a few extra chores. The senior center's large freezer recently broke and needed to be replaced.
While that was a concern before the event, Conrad said the executive committee has already approved purchasing a new freezer, which she plans to order this week.
Conrad praised senior center participants for stepping up and contributing.
"Our participants at the center have taken ownership of that and pitched in and gotten their friends and family to pitch in," she said.
"They have handed in about $1,600 toward a new freezer. I am just so pleased and satisfied and grateful that our senior center participants are taking such ownership of the center."
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