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OK, I'll admit it. I have some mixed feelings about the library. Please understand that I am a voracious reader and absolutely adore books, so my unease is not with the written word. Rather, it is with the formality of the library environs that are in such stark contrast to the creative, historical, and bibliographical stories that our beloved books carry forward.
Perhaps my library unease began back in the late 1960's, when it was mandated that we all learn the card catalog. Frankly, I hated everything about that card catalog and although I tried to be a compliant child, just one look at those rows and rows of flat white cards would make my eyes glaze over. Worse yet, I was always tempted to take a card out of the "E" section and put it in the "T" section where it would die a silent death, never to be found again. It was almost as if Thomas Edison was calling to me from his grave.
"COM' on Lizzy, I don't want to be known as Mr. Edison and filed under the E's. I want to be called Tom! Go ahead and move me to the "T's."
That was back during the cold war when we also were subjected to air raid drills. For those of you under 45, I will describe. An air raid drill was something that the entire class of 34 students (the average class size for baby boomers) would do on a bi-monthly basis, and it consisted of sitting down single file on the hallway floor. We would sit on the cold cement, feet and bottom planted firmly beneath us, and put our heads between our knees. The point of this awkward position as explained, was to provide bodily protection in case of a Russian atomic attack. So basically if Russia dropped the bomb on us, we would be safe. I remember telling the head librarian that those drills made just as much sense as memorizing the card catalog, and with those remarks I was immediately shipped off to the principal's office.
My current library puzzlement has to do with my chosen profession as an Executive and Personal Coach. I have approached a couple of local libraries an offered to do a free workshop. However, the response has been lukewarm at best since they believe that there is a very limited interest in coaching. This perplexes me for the following reasons. Usually when people find out that I'm a Coach, they seem quite intrigued. They ask me specific questions, engage me in philosophical conversations about change and motivation, and ask me for inspirational tips. I absolutely love to chat and try to be of help to them; so much so that I decided to offer a free workshop.
It would be a "spring clean-up" workshop if you will. I envisioned a one to one and a half hour program limited to twelve people, where I could provide some informational worksheets. Then we would have a general discussion about the information, how to "clean-up" and manage difficult aspects in your life, and participants could leave with some helpful suggestions. Each individual could take what insights were relevant and meaningful to them, and leave the rest. For some of you, it could mean a greater ability to coach yourselves and for others, it would introduce you to coaching should the need for some outside help ever arise. Oh, and did I mention that it would be free?
In the spring, most of us will spend hours clearing the yard of winter debris, planting flowers and sprucing up our homes. While we will allocate all of this energy to the outside, very few of us will spend time on the inside. However, how we feel on the inside is really what affects everything. So, if you think that you will have one hour to spare to engage in a coaching spring clean-up workshop with me, drop me an line at email@example.com . If I get enough interest, I can present the idea to the Weston library and get us a room. Email me now and let's make it happen! Remember, spring cleaning is for more than just your yard!
Executive and Personal Coach Liz Hoffmann, BA, MBA, CPC owns Atlas Coaching LLC. She works with clients in her Fairfield Center Office by appointment. For a free initial consultation to discuss if coaching is right for you and to schedule an appointment with Liz, please send her an email at email@example.com Or for more information visit her website at http://www.AtlasCoaching.net


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The Montana Health CO-OP plans to use $22 million in federal funding to enter the Idaho insurance market, according to a press release Monday.
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 created a new type of private, nonprofit health insurer called a Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan, or CO-OP, that can sell insurance plans starting January 2014.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as of early November had awarded $2 billion of low-interest loans to nonprofits in 24 states for the establishment of CO-OPs. Montana Health Cooperative won a $58 million award in February 2012 to start offering insurance to Montanans, and it currently is licensed to sell plans in Montana.
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Cincinnati (37-26) will try to get back on track after missing out on a chance to make up ground in the NL Central, falling 11-4 in 10 innings to first-place St. Louis on Sunday. The Reds remain 4 games behind the Cardinals in the NL Central but are now stuck in a 2 way tie for second place with Pittsburgh. However, the Reds appear to have a good chance to regroup against Dusty Baker's former club. They've won 16 of 19 versus the Cubs (25-35), including seven of nine this season.
The Chicago Cubs (25-35) have lost 5 of 7 and are now just a game ahead of last place Milwaukee although they salvaged a win against the Pirates yesterday 4-1 at Wrigley. Scott Feldman (5-4 2.84) has yielded 9 ER in his last 17 IP going 1-1 with a no-decision after starting the season with an ERA as low as 1.97. He'll be facing a Redlegs lineup that may look dangerous on paper averaging nearly 4.6 runs per game. However they are hitting just .252 collectively and 4 players have accounted for 39 of their 62 total HR. Joey Votto (.325 10 29) is tops on the Reds in batting and shares the HR lead with Jay Bruce (.274 10 43) and journeyman Sin Soo Choo (.285 10 21). Most of Votto's longballs have been of the solo variety even out of the 3 spot where Choo hits ahead of him. Cincinnati should also feel fortunate that Brandon Phillips (.289 9 46) is back in the lineup after missing 4 games with an injured forearm. Todd Frazier (.246 6 34) has also provided a lift from the hot corner. However a glaring statistic the Reds need to cut down on are their strikeouts which have been rally killers with RISP all season long particularly from Bruce, Choo, Votto and Frazier.
The Redlegs counter with Homer Bailey (3-4 3.84) who has also been relatively inconsistent over the last month or so going 1-1 over his last 3 starts with a 6.75 ERA. Bailey held the Rockies to three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out seven in seven innings in a no-decision. Chicago has searched for consistent offense all season long despite having one of the lesser pitching staffs in baseball. Anthony Rizzo (.254 10 39) continues to impress in just his third season but can use a consistent streak to complement his productivity. Nate Schierholtz (.288 7 23) has carried the team well but has not been in the lineup as consistently compared to the earlier part of the season. Same holds true for Alfonso Soriano (.272 7 26), who has not lived up to his $18M per season worth while being the subject of off again on again trade rumors. Of course things could be worse for the team with the Cubs, who have the 4th worst record in the NL with the second oldest ballpark. There is some sporadic pop in the lineup with Dioner Navarro, Luis Valbuena and David DeJesus. Now it just may be a question off putting together some productive innings just to regain some respectability.
We get a bargain of a price this evening at the friendly confines of Wrigley during a rare early week start under the lights. Bailey and Feldman did get off to promising starts but since have fallen on more difficult times due to some shoddy defense and early collapses. Cincinnati is more than capable of turning things around in the power department as the weather heats up and are the Cubs who for what they are showing is somewhat more efficient than previous first thirds of the season. If they can take advantage of some opportunities from their supporting cast, there may not be as many reasons for fans to waste their hard earned money booing a franchise that is worlds due for a promising postseason. Best of luck however you play!


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News on Cashman remains the sameBy
Ed Price checks in to tell us that Brian Cashman still hasn't decided on the future and won't until after the season ends. Which is the same thing we've heard since, oh, Spring Training. The Day of Reckoning draws nearer.
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I'd be the greatest GM of all time if they hired me. But they won't.
Guaranteed numerous Titles. I'm that good.
Hal and Hank are nowhere near as "high maintenance" as George was…..no reason why he'd leave now…..every reason to stay, among them family, the building of the minors, and the fact that the Yanks pretty much pay the most…..he already has most of the power he wanted……
could go to Seattle clean that team up in a worse division with less expectation and look like a genius, when Seattle can't get much worse
why do that when he can be the man that brought the Yanks back….with the resources to do it quickly……and not move the family?
$2.5 million, a raise of @ 25% over his current deal over 3-4 years with complete autonomy as before – in writing should possibly do it.
If you fail at your job, repeatedly, would you get a 25% raise? I had a great year and I work for a fortune 500 company that posted record growth, and profits, and I still got 4%.
If they offer Cash anything, and I still think they shouldn't, it should be a long the same lines as what they offered Torre. Lower the base and raise the the incentive package. Win and get paid.
If you give the GM an incentive-based contract, you create, artificially, a situation in which that GM has incentive to treat every year like the final year of his contract. By that I mean – the incentive to win now will always be greater than the incentive to build the strongest organization possible for the long-haul. I'm not saying the incentive to win now should be marginalized, but there is certainly a balance there that an organization should attempt to maintain. When someone comes to the GM with a trade proposal like "I'll give you X (veteran player in last year of contract) for Y and Z (top 2 prospects)," the GM's decision shouldn't be disproportionately influenced by a few extra dollars that may appear in his bank account.
but then Brad wouldn't be able to draw any more analogies to his own job working for a Fortune 500 company!
Insightful, as always……..but wrong as usual. I suppose that's why you like here as much as you seem to. You know what they say about stupid people? Never argue with a stupid person. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. You really got me there!!!!
This is the Yankee's we're talking about. Like it or not the emphasis is always on "winning now". Obviously that won't happen this year and while some of the things that transpired this season were out of the control of the GM, next year the emphasis will be the same.
When working with $175-$200 million dollar payroll you really can't justify 3-5 year rebuilding plans. If this year taught Cashman anything it should have taught him that "youth" can't be rushed. I don't see an incentive laden contract changing the way the Yank's approach trades and free agents. What I would like to see from an incentive based contract is better moves on the farm. You know like actually developing some positional players. Maybe Cashman would be less willing to sign one injury prone pitcher after another.
The Yankees must walk a fine line between rebuilding and reloading. It would be very hard to sustain the types of payroll the Yanks have if you can't put 3-4 million people in those seats. String together a few bad years and watch your revenue shrink as consumers find other places to spend their sports/entertainment dollars.
String together a few bad years and watch your revenue shrink as consumers find other places to spend their sports/entertainment dollars.
luckily for Cashman and the Yankees, they were intelligent enough to time the "rebuilding" around the 2-3 years when they were basically guaranteed 4 million in attendance no matter what.
the last year in Yankee Stadium and the first year or two in the new stadium will reap huge ticket sales almost independent of team performance.
couple that with the $80M+ freed up this offseason, tons of potential draft picks in the 2009 draft, the best FA class in years, and a decrease in their revenue sharing bill, i don't think it's a coincidence that the Yankees chose 2008 as a year to "transition".
don't get me wrong, they still went into this year thinking they would be at least the Wildcard, and in that respect, they failed.
but they were also content to use this season to break in some young pitchers, let some contracts expire, break in a new coaching staff, and give the farm system one more year to mature.
"This is the Yankee's we're talking about. Like it or not the emphasis is always on 'winning now'."
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man. The Yankees' track-record the last couple of seasons shows that they are balancing "winning now" against building the farm system for the long term. You may want the philosophy to be "win every year at all costs and the future be damned," but the Yankees don't seem to agree with you and just because it's your opinion doesn't make it so.
And who said anything about a 3-5 year rebuilding plan? What the Yankees have been doing is much more akin to a reloading on the fly, they're not selling off parts and saying "hey, it'll be a tough 5 years and we'll probably be in last place for a while, but in the end it'll be worth it." They're in a transition period, yes, but this is certainly not a 3-5 year rebuilding plan we're witnessing.
"If you fail at your job, repeatedly, would you get a 25% raise?"
You would, if you weren't failing.
95% of cashmans decisions have been disastrous……the 5% is pure luck…….this man is without question one of the dumbest human beings to ever get involved in MLB
I agree.
sure, but you don't believe in dinosaurs either.


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Sherrod Pittman looks back on July 29 with pride.
Thats the day the four-star Jacksonville, Fla., linebacker put his hands together on local television, flashed his Gamecocks gloves and broke the news of his commitment to South Carolina.
It was a great moment, said Pittman, who just completed his junior season at First Coast High. No more waiting. I had to commit to my future school. I cant wait to be there.
Today, Pittman and others like him look ahead with some level of uncertainty.
More than 170 juniors were already committed for the Class of 2015 as schools signed off on their 2014 groups, according to 247Sports. Pittman, whose pledge to USC came 556 days before he can sign with a college, was one of many across the country who announced a decision before their junior seasons began.
Those types of earlier decisions are becoming more common, recruiting analysts say, and the strength of their commitments will be put to the test with so much time between their pledges and Feb. 4, 2015.
These guys are getting offers earlier, so theyre going to commit earlier, said Chad Simmons, national recruiting analyst for Scout. I think youll see that trend continue. They love that attention at the beginning. What that is going to lead to, I think, is more decommitments. Theyre going to see other schools and change their mind.
When a signing day wraps up for the Gamecocks, one recently made commitment for the class ahead is normal. This year was not normal.
USC on Feb. 5 already had five Class of 2015 pledges made anywhere from six to nine months earlier. The number dropped to four after Chauncey Rivers (Stone Mountain, Ga.) switched his commitment to Georgia. Another earlier pledge, Arden Key (Lithonia, Ga.), committed in June but decided in September to reopen his recruitment.
Five-star defensive end Shameik Blackshear of Bluffton is committed to USC but continues to be sought after by other major programs, including Alabama and Florida State. Three-star receiver Dexter Neal of Stone Mountain is a Gamecocks pledge who has spoken favorably of Tennessee and continues to receive new scholarship offers.
Pittman is still committed to USC but open with his desire to see other schools. He has already taken or plans to take visits to Florida, Florida State, Michigan State, Southern Cal and California.
Its the sign of the times, said Keith Niebuhr, recruiting analyst for 247Sports. All your friends are getting offers and taking visits. Obviously a young kid is going to want to see as many places as possible.
The Gamecocks have no problem offering and accepting commitments from underclassmen they evaluate and feel really good about, said Steve Spurrier Jr., the teams recruiting coordinator.
Coaches are aware of the challenges that come with the earlier-than-normal pledges, he said, including the greater chance for decommitments.
You have to keep recruiting those guys pretty hard, Spurrier said. Its good to know youre evaluating underclassmen and you know who they are. We feel good about the players who are committed to us.
Even as some colleges are taking verbal commitments from those as young as the eighth grade, USC would like to keep pledges contained to rising juniors and seniors in high school.
A year away is not a bad thing, Spurrier said. I am not opposed to that.
Simmons predicted that recruits will stick with their original commitments stick 75 percent of the time.
Part of the pull nowadays for prospects, according to Niebuhr, is social medias impact on a high school kids psyche.
They want to commit early but then they realize later on that theyre not getting the love from the fans of other schools and the Twitter attention, he said. Youre kind of battling that as much as you are other schools.
Having a top talent such as Blackshear in the fold early can help build a class, Niebuhr said, as others may want to be part of what could be a highly rated group. Still, when prospects commit so early, schools never know if they can hold onto them.
Youve got to recruit them to the very end. Youve got to fend everybody off, Niebuhr said. Theres no magic formula. People can always get in a kids ear and make them look around. Its a never-ending battle until that signature is on the paper.
For Pittman and other early commitments, the line of questioning in media interviews has changed from Why commit to South Carolina? to How committed are you? and Would you ever decommit?
Pittman wants USC coaches to stay in touch regularly to show they care, he said. He can see himself signing with the Gamecocks almost 11 months from now, and thats still the plan.
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The visiting Lady Greyhounds outlasted Shenango in nonregion action, 29-27, 25-21, 16-25, 26-24.
Cassidy Marett paced Wilmington (4-2, 6-3) with 13 points, six kills, 41 assists and 20 digs, while Tessa Sikora chipped in with five points, 22 kills, six blocks and five digs.
Lexi Ligo supplied eight points and 20 digs. Stephanie Parker provided five points, nine kills and 17 digs. Katherine Clark collected four points and nine digs for the victors and Abby Sotter added three points, 15 kills and nine digs.
"It was an exciting match," Lady Greyhounds coach Amber Marett said. "Both teams played well and it was quite the battle.
"Shenango has a great team and I was glad to see my girls step up to the challenge and finally play hard. They pushed us every step of the way and we responded well. It could have gone either way so I was really proud of the girls."
Jade Esposito led the Lady Wildcats (10-2) with 18 digs and Amanda Herb was next with nine blocks. Katie Lacey chipped in with nine kills.
"I'm proud of how the girls worked through things and kept the match close," first-year Shenango coach Angela Heagy said. "But they still need to improve.
"Wilmington is a good team. They would definitely be among the top three teams if they were in our section."
Shenango won the JV match, 25-17, 25-19.
Liz Quahliero recorded five kills for the Lady Wildcats and Sarah Herb added 15 assists.
Rachel Vernon recorded five points, three kills and 11 digs for Wilmington and Jamie Thompson added seven assists and five digs.
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The visiting Lady Greyhounds outlasted Shenango in nonregion action, 29-27, 25-21, 16-25, 26-24.
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Neshannock pep rally fires up students, community
A bonfire lit the sky last night behind Neshannock High School. The school was holding a pep rally to celebrate the season of its red-hot football team.
PIAA Cross Country Championships: Laurel's Emily Maxwell places fifth; local teams fare well
Laurel High's Emily Maxwell paved the way for the county contingent competing at the PIAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday. Maxwell, a senior, placed fifth in the girls Class A race in 19:53.
WPIAL Soccer Playoffs: Mohawk girls fall in consolation game
The Mohawk High girls soccer team came up short in the WPIAL Class A consolation game Saturday. Shady Side Academy scored the game's first five goals en route to a 5-2 win over the Lady Warriors at Baldwin High School.
Photo Gallery, Story: Wilmington girls soccer team falls in District 10 playoffs
There will be no three-peat for the Wilmington High girls soccer team this year. The Lady Greyhounds dropped a 4-1 decision to Fairview in the semifinals of the District 10, Class A playoffs last night at General McLane High School.
Photo Gallery, Story: Shenango girls volleyball teams bows out of playoffs
These wolves were too big and bad for the Shenango High girls volleyball team. The Lady Wildcats dropped their quarterfinal-round matchup in the WPIAL Class A playoffs, 25-17, 25-19, 25-13 to West Shamokin last night at North Allegheny High School.
Photo Gallery, Story: Mohawk soccer team falls in overtime
For the second-straight match, the Mohawk High defense was perfect through regulation. Sewickley Academy needed a few extra minutes to capitalize. Last night in overtime, the Lady Panthers finally converted on one of their numerous scoring chances to post a 1-0 win over the Lady Warriors in a WPIAL Class A girls soccer semifinal at Ambridge High's Moe Rubenstein Stadium.
Boys Soccer: Wilmington's season comes to an end
A promising season came to a sour end for the Wilmington High boys soccer team last night. The Greyhounds mustered no offense and allowed two second-half goals in a 2-0 District 10, Class AA quarterfinal-round loss to Saegertown at General McLane High School.
Athlete of the Week: Laurel's Emily Maxwell turns running joke into WPIAL gold
Emily Maxwell was focused when she reached the finish line at the WPIAL Cross Country Championships last week. So focused, in fact, that she missed one important thing — she won. "It didn't hit me that I won until making the tape," Maxwell said.
Hurricane Sandy: Storm postpones playoff action
Hurricane Sandy got the best of the playoff action Monday night. District 10 and WPIAL postseason games were rescheduled as the storm began to unleash its fury. The Wilmington High boys District 10, Class AA quarterfinal-round soccer matchup against Saegertown was moved to 5 p.m. Wednesday at General McLane.
Girls Cross Country: Wilmington qualifies for PIAA Championships
The Wilmington High girls cross country team didn't let the conditions bother them Saturday. The squad just pushed through and qualified for the PIAA Championships.
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Middlebury improved to 3-0 on the season with a 16-5 road win at Skidmore on Wednesday. The Panthers got out to a fast start as seniors Elizabeth Garry (Mamaroneck, N.Y.) and Stephanie Gill (Hingham, Mass.) scored 22 seconds apart to give the visitors a 2-0 lead. Lauren Madden answered right back for Skidmore taking a pass from Lexi Melville to cut the lead to 2-1 at 21:13.
Eleven different players scored goals as #3 Cortland team broke open a close game after one quarter and went on to defeat 17th-ranked Middlebury, 15-5


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- Can Gaming make a better world? Rick at /random writes about Jane McGonigals well reported speech at TED on this subject. But heck, we know how hard gamers work on problems like organising raids and killing raid bosses – which are social as well as mechanical puzzles. Would they be as interested in complex real world problems too? And here a local government blogger, inspired by the same TED talk, ponders World of Govcraft. Could people get more involved in local government and solving local issues if they pretended it was a virtual world?
- Scott Jennings writes at mmorpg.com about the hard numbers behind SW:TOR. How much money does this game need to make? How much has been poured into it so far? Is this model sustainable?
- Dusty shares some insights into social games. And particularly the mechanics that allow a player to progress by either inviting more people OR spending money. Paying to avoid socialising?
- Oh yeah, apparently some little Finnish guild killed the Lich King on hard mode. Awesome work, Paragon! Even now people are inspecting their lineup and preparing the inevitable whine posts if their favourite class/spec didn't make the cut.
- Ravious finds that the way he sees his online community has changed. He feels more connected to other gamers (ie. bloggers, twitter community etc) than just to his guild in his game of choice. And I'm going to twin this with a column in The Guardian where a journalist writes about the value of virtual communities – she's comparing her son's community in WoW with her favourite political bboard and concludes … that much of the experience is the same.
- Gevlon analyses why his undergeared project is floundering. His conclusions are on the button and won't surprise any experienced guild or raid leader. People are shallow, fickle, and selfish. But that doesn't mean it was wrong to try.
- Melmoth runs into some mobstacles in Moria. This is one of the big reasons why I was so delighted to escape to Lothlorien (it does get a lot better). Player vs Developer also describes why he thinks the LOTRO economy just isn't working and the problem with emblems and multiple 'currencies'.
- Fulugaris on Killing Em Slowly asks whether Burst DPS is More Fun?
- Brigwyn at The Hunter's Lodge is calling time. It's an awesome blog and he'll be dearly missed, but as he says himself, "I've done pretty much everything in the game at least once." Dwism also picked up on Whiny Post Day with a post about when you run out of fun (note: the tone of these whiny posts is of course whiny and does not reflect what the blogger is usually like ;) ).
- And the Big Bear Butt blogger gives some good and heartfelt advice to new bloggers. I don't entirely agree that spelling and grammar aren't important (some of your readers may not speak English as a first language and good spelling/grammar will help them) but it's not something to fret about in your first draft.
- Finally, the press embargo on The Secret World was dropped this week. Ysharros is here with links to all the reports around the web from journalists who tried it at GDC.
Stranglethorn Vale: Hot or Not?
It isn't often that you get a chance to see two notable professionals duke it out about the design of a WoW zone. But Stranglethorn Vale, the marmite of the Warcraft World (ie. you love it or you hate it) inspires strong emotions among players and pros alike.
Richard Bartle describes why he thinks it's such a well designed zone.
He's made good points. When I have levelled an alt from scratch, I've always breathed a sigh of relief when I got into Stranglethorn in the low 30s because it was such an easy, well laid out zone for levelling. I don't agree with all of his points, in particular the flow is less good for Horde than Alliance, but he reminded me of all the fun I'd had working through quests there.
Aside from that, it's an awesome article and worth reading for his musings on the theme of the zone and how he feels the quest and level design feeds into the whole experience. I don't know if was mostly a happy accident with Stranglethorn or if this is the kind of thing MMO level designers think about all the time — I'd like to think it was the latter though.
Lum picks Stranglethorn apart and describes why it drives him nuts.
This isn't as well executed an article or as persuasive an argument, but he's right that the zone covers too wide a level range, and the jump between them is not smooth. The levelling guides always solved this by presenting it in two parts and sending you off round the world in the interrim. Not something you'd associate with smooth flow.


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Thinning Hair In Women
Thinning hair in women is something that females all around the world shiver at the thought of it. One of the most important things a female has to her looks is her hair, as materialistic as that sounds. The idea of it thinning out and even worse, falling out, can make even the most confident female self-conscious.
Why Does it Happen and How to Notice?
Naturally, as we age, our hair begins to weaken and thin out, eventually falling out, to some degree. When it comes to thinning hair, women all over the world, about 20 to 30 million females, experience hair loss, and one early sign of hair loss is hair thinning.
Hair may begin to be thin due to an immune disease, genetics, stress and so many other factors. It is scary how often we are doing something that is affecting our hair. Simply washing, brushing and styling our hair can cause damage.
When you look into a mirror and notice that your hair part has started to expand, and you can see more of your scalp showing, you know you are dealing with thinning hair. The feel and look of your hair can also be noticeable after it thins out enough. You should keep tabs on the thickness of your ponytail overtime, especially if you think you have noticed your hairline and hair part becoming more scalps and less hair.
Thinning or Falling Out?
When your hair thins out it is different from when your hair falls out. This may seem obvious, but many people do not really understand the difference. They just know that it is unwelcomed. When you are balding, your hair will fall out and there will be no new hair follicles growing strands of hair in replace of those fallen strands. This results in a decrease of the number of strands of hair on your head.
When experiencing thinning hair, women (and men) still have the same amount of strands, but the width and diameter of those strands decreases, which may in turn cause brittle and weakened hair that does, in fact, fall out.
What Can I Do?
In terms of dealing with thinning hair in women, there are a few options to look into if you want to try to thicken it up before it is too late. Volumizing shampoos and conditioners are probably one of the most common products used for thinning hair women buy. When looking for a good volumizing shampoo and conditioner look for ingredients that list wheat, rice and proteins because these will help to thicken your hair strands.
Using hair products like hairspray and hot irons can only do more damage, because the strands are already thin, so they are much more likely to break and become damaged from the use of such products, as well as using tight hair elastics and headbands. If you want to put your hair up, try to use a scratchy because they are made of soft fabric and are gentle and do not tug on your hair.
Embarrassing and Hard to Deal With
Thinning hair in women can be frightening. It is embarrassing and hard to deal with, especially if you are around a lot of people. Thinning hair is not due to your hair falling out and your head having fewer strands of hair, it is due to the literal thinning of each individual hair strand. To start, try buying volumizing products, always buy volumizing shampoo and conditioner, but if you want to take it one step further you can go out and look for other products such as moose, creams and sprays that add volume. Keep in mind that there are also ways to style your hair using certain brushes and blow dryers that can add the look of volume while you wait for real volume to actually begin showing again.


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Traveling to far-off places and seeing the world is enjoyable and fun for most people. It can be very expensive, and the cost of the trip can ruin the enjoyment if you are paying too much to do it. Keep reading to discover ways to save money on your travel expenses without sacrificing the quality of your trip.
Don't forget to pack your child's car seat when you hire a rental car. Use your own car seats when you rent a vehicle, you won't know if you the rental company will have them and if so, what kind of quality they'll be.
Local Currency
Take the local currency with you on your next trip. In some countries, if you arrive after business hours, it may be hard to get local currency. Generally, larger banks have access to all foreign currency and will be happy to exchange with you while you are still in your country. By doing this, you will be able to start buying things and having fun the moment you land.
Always seek a room on the higher floors of a hotel or resort. Although it might seem inconsequential, burglars can access your room more easily if it's on the first or ground floor. Sliding doors are another thing to avoid when possible. Sliding glass doors are, unfortunately, quite easy for thieves to get open.
Don't go to sleep before 8pm local time if you are adjusting to a different time zone. Going to bed too early can keep you set to your natural time zone; that will make jet lag worse. You can get rid of your jet lag quicker by adjusting as soon as possible to the current time zone.
Make your flight as comfortable as possible by booking the seat of your choice on the plane. Frequently, but not always, you can choose a certain seat or area of the plane that you prefer. Browse your booking site as soon as you have made your reservation to see if this option is available to you. You will see a significant difference over just settling for what is available.
Take an extra pair of eyeglasses with you on vacation if you depend on them. If you happen to loose your contacts, or glasses, then you will at least have your backup pair with you. To avoid getting them stolen, avoid placing them in a handbag or in carry-on luggage.
Before traveling to another country, purchase a travel adapter for your electronics. Purchasing one near an airport or hotel can be extremely expensive.
You need to wear comfortable shoes when you take an airplane; it's preferable if you are able to slip your feet out of them easily. You are required to take them off when going through security checks. Being comfortable is the most important thing. You don't need a lot of support for a little walking and a lot of sitting. Therefore, it is smart to wear sandals or flip-flops when flying.
Have copies of any important documents with you when you travel. Photocopies of your passport, insurance, and other travel documents should be stored separately from those that you are carrying with you. Also, have someone you know keep a set of copies, too. This helps if all copies in your possession are lost.
Using advice like what is offered in this article will help you travel smarter and help you travel more easily. Saving money is a surefire way to get more enjoyment out of any trip.
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Police and emergency responders had to deal with two deaths and transporting at least four people to area hospitals after a three-vehicle crash in southern Massachusetts earlier this month. The car accident caused traffic delays as an emergency helicopter landed to transport one accident victim to a medical center and three tow trucks hauled off the disabled vehicles.
According to reports, an 80-year-old woman was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Boston for treatment. She suffered broken ribs and leg injuries in the wreck. Other victims were brought to clinics closer to the accident site.
Police have not disclosed who was at fault in the fatal accident or what exactly caused the collision to occur on an otherwise typical afternoon.
Depending on the results of the police investigation, one or more of the drivers could be found at fault in the wreck. While hopefully all drivers and victims were adequately insured, that is no guarantee that the medical expenses and vehicle damage of all the drivers will be covered in full. Many insurance policies have limits that are not sufficient to cover serious claims, and some drivers even disregard the law entirely and operate vehicles without insurance. Even when insurance companies do pay up, they often attempt to make it difficult to recover compensation.
When victims suffer physical injury, disability or even death, those responsible may be held accountable in civil court as well. This can be helpful at times when insurance companies cannot be counted on. While such a lawsuit will not undo the pain that results from an accident, it can help ensure that the family will be provided for and related expenses are covered.
Source: EnterpriseNews.com, "Two dead in crash on Route 28 in Middleboro," Alice Elwell, Jan. 8, 2013


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It's been a good year for our region's high school girls in state tournament play.
Last Thursday, the James Monroe High School softball team reached the state finals for the first time in program history and earned the distinction of Class AA state runner-up.
Earlier this month, two Bluefield High School students, Claire Bailey and Molly Lovern, brought home a state championship in tennis doubles, after finishing second the year before.
The Bluefield boys team of Paul Hoffmann and Tyler Myers also reached the Class AA-A championship match at No. 3 doubles, and wound up state runners-up.
The Lady Mavericks from Lindside reached the championship game of the softball tournament, taking the state runners-up trophy after falling to Wayne High School, which has now won back-to-back titles.
It has been proven again and again that some teams, when they reach the state tournament level, are so awed by the experience that they cannot play to their potential. Others are, at least subconsciously, content with being able to say they "made it to the states" and already are willing to settle for less.
That was not the case with the Lady Mavericks, even though many veteran observers had already predicted that a repeat championship by the Wayne Pioneers was inevitable.
From the first day of softball practice, head coach Greg Wickline reported, they talked about their destiny of reaching the state tournament.
They had one of the state's top pitchers. Senior Mikayla Wickline, the coach's cousin, pitched 110 1/3 innings this season and struck out an amazing 211 batters.
James Monroe won 23 of 28 games to get to the state level. The only losses in that span by the Class AA Monroe countians were to four bigger-school, Class AAA teams.
The Lady Mavericks weren't done when they reached the state tournament site near Parkersburg. In the four-team field, they edged out Petersburg and Ritchie County, by 2-1 scores in both games. In between, they faced Wayne High and fell behind 14-1, in a game that was suspended by lightning and was never resumed.
The Lady Mavericks woke up the next morning, put on their uniforms and survived an extra-inning game to reach the championship contest later that day. Once there, they took a 1-0 lead on the Pioneers before Wayne scored five straight runs to retain their state title.
Through it all, the girls on the team displayed good sportsmanship. They also showed a composure and ability to concentrate that was remarkable for a group of teenagers — and a team that had only three seniors.
James Monroe's Greg Wickline said after the game, "This is our first rodeo, so I was very pleased with how they handled everything."
As she left the ballpark, one James Monroe fan was heard to say, "They're still No. 1 with us. They represented Monroe County well."
Well said.
State glory — Southern West Virginia girls excel
It's been a good year for our region's high school girls in state tournament play.
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First things first, you need to make the ice cream base, which is a cooked custard. This basic recipe will allow you to go forth and create dozens upon dozens of ice cream flavors. (Or, you can make ice cream without making a cooked custard - such as this Blueberry Ice Cream.)
In a medium sauce pan, heat 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 cup of milk, 3/4 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt over medium-high heat. Stir once in awhile until the sugar dissolves and teeny tiny bubbles are just starting to show along the edge of the pan.
At this point you can infuse the ice cream with a flavor (or two), if you want. (You can add flavor later, too, or do both - your choice.) If you want to infuse, add one of the following to the cream mixture, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes or until the taste suits you:
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out into the cream
- 2 Tbsp. finely shredded lemon or orange zest
- 1 tsp. culinary lavender
- 1 cup crushed coffee beans
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- 3 Tbsp. freshly shredded ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup fresh herbs such as mint or basil
- 1/4 cup tea leaves
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Satterfield wins hat draw, elected to school board
- Last Updated on 10:51 AM 11/08/13
- BY Doug Ford
All it took was drawing a name from a box Friday morning to break a tie vote and propel incumbent Fay Satterfield to another four-year term on the Halifax County School Board as ED-6 representative.
The drawing took place outside the office of Halifax County General Registrar Judy Meeler, with Satterfield, her opponent Rita Best, officials with the registrar's office and supporters of both candidates present as Halifax County Electoral Board Vice-Chairman Mike Cull drew Satterfield's name.
Virginia election laws allow localities to "declare by lot which of the candidates shall be declared elected" in case of a tie vote.
Both Satterfield and Best received 686 votes in Tuesday's election, and both expressed relief the election had been decided.
"I was ready for it to be over Tuesday, and these last two days have been very stressful," said Satterfield. "But, I knew I had done a good job, so I left it in the Lord's hands. He's the one who has the plan, and we don't know what the plan is."
Best admitted it may sometimes be hard to accept an election tie being broken by a 50-50 drawing, but she also took a philosophical approach.
"God don't make no mistakes," said Best. "Fay will continue. She said she did a good job, and I think she will continue to do a good job."
An English teacher at Bartlett-Yancey High School, Best said she will continue in that role.
"It's a relief, yes it is, and the stress is off," she said.
The ED-6 school board race between incumbent Fay Satterfield and Rita Best will come down to a drawing this morning at 10 outside the office of Halifax County Registrar Judy Meeler.
Satterfield and Best both received 686 votes in Tuesday's election, according to the general registrar.
Meeler said Thursday the public is invited to attend the drawing, with each candidate allowed to bring one representative with them.
A member of the Halifax County Electoral Board will draw the name of the winner from a hat to determine the ED-6 school board representative for the next four years.
This is the first time in the over 28 years she's been with the registrar's office that a tie vote in any county election had to be broken with a drawing, according to Meeler.
Best said Thursday she "was shocked to see the results."
"I had no idea it was going to be a tie," she commented, adding she planned to attend the drawing Friday morning.
"It's going to be interesting," Best added. "I've never witnessed anything like it, so I am kind of excited, but I am surprised that they are having a drawing."
Satterfield also expressed surprise at the tie vote Tuesday evening.
"I'm really excited to be a part of Halifax County history. If the luck of the draw doesn't go my way, and I'm no longer the school board member, I know Election District-6 as well as the rest of the schools had a visible representative, and that's what I enjoyed the most," the incumbent said.
Satterfield said she would attend the drawing Friday morning.
"I know I've done a good job. If it turns out I don't win, administrators have told me that I am still welcome in the schools, and I will be there," she said, adding, "I've been the most visible school board member that's ever been, and I have no problem saying that."
Meeler confirmed Thursday the final vote totals for the ED-3 board of supervisors race, with Earl Womack beating out challengers Norman Ray Owen and Arthur Reynolds Sr.
Womack received 466 votes, compared to 460 for Owen and 311 for Reynolds.
The race for Virginia Attorney General between Republican Mark Obenshain and Democrat Mark Herring is heading for extra laps, with the election destined for a recount.
After all the precincts had reported on Wednesday, Obenshain led by 681 votes out of more than 2.2 million cast, according to the state board of elections.
Wednesday evening, the board of elections had Herring ahead by 32 votes, but hours earlier the board of elections had Obenshain ahead by 1,118 votes.
Final vote totals by the state board of elections are pending final certification on Nov. 25.
Under Virginia law, a candidate who loses by less than 0.5 percentage point can demand a recount, and the state shoulders the responsibility of paying expenses associated with the recount except for staff costs.
Voters who cast provisional ballots in Tuesday's election had until Friday morning to bring a copy of permissible identification to his or her local electoral board in time for the vote to be counted.
In Halifax County, Obenshain received 5,779 votes compared to 3,778 for Herring. Write-ins accounted for another 17 votes.
Halifax County voters cast six provisional ballots on Tuesday, with five of them being counted, according to the registrar.


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For this instance, were going to use enterFrame:
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Beginning Monday, Nov. 22, bluegrass fans, autograph collectors and just general guitar lovers can place bids for a chance to own a one-of-a-kind guitar being auctioned off by not-for-profit radio station WDVX 89.9 FM. The Larrivée acoustic guitar was signed by Ricky Skaggs, Tommy Emmanuel, Tony Rice, Doyle Lawson, Tim O'Brien, Peter Rowan, Missy Raines, Jim Hurst, Frank Vignola, Claire Lynch and Brian Sutton.
In a press release, the station general manager Linda Billman announced, "We've been fortunate to host many of these players on the Blue Plate Special. The guitar represents how integral WDVX is to the music community, and we're eager for bidders step up for the chance to make it their own."
Also via the press release, program manager Tony Lawson adds, "The artists who signed the guitar represent just a handful of the countless musicians who have graciously given their time and support to the station over the years. Whoever makes the winning bid will have something very special."
Bidding will begin at $1,000. The auction will be open until Friday, Dec. 22. The winning bidder's name will be announced on the air. For information, visit WDVX.com or contact the station at 865-544-1029.
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Chennai (PTI) : After reducing the price of PDS rice from Rs two to RS one per kg, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Saturday said he is going to announce more sops for the poor and middle classes on October 2.
"I am sorry that I cannot disclose what the scheme would be. It is aimed at benefitting middle class and poor sections of the society. The scheme would come into force from October 2,he said at a function here.
The DMK government's move to launch a slew of sops was seen as an attempt to gear up for the next Lok Sabha polls.
This scheme would be launched to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a day which is as important to us as that of C N Annadurai's (DMK founder) birth anniversary," he said.
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Washington Redskins
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Williams MRI shows no structural damage
An MRI showed no structural damage to the left knee of Redskins OLT Trent Williams.
Rackers FG gives Texans OT win over Redskins
Neil Rackers kicked a 35-yard field goal with 3:24 left in overtime, and Matt Schaub's 497 set a franchise record Sunday as the Houston Texans improved to 2-0 with a 30-27 win over the Washington Redskins.
Report: Redskins OLT Williams suffers knee sprain
The Redskins' top pick from the 2010 draft, OLT Trent Williams, left the Week Two game against the Texans with a sprained knee.
Reports: Haynesworth inactive for Week Two
Redskins NT Albert Haynesworth is expected to be inactive for the Redskins' Week Two game vs. the Texans.
Redskins feel good about OLT Williams
You probably couldn't have asked for more out of OLT Trent Williams in his first pro game, standing up well to Cowboys OLB DeMarcus Ware.
Portis comments on Jets investigation
Clinton Portis tells Washington radio that a woman will always feel out-of-place in NFL locker rooms because of the male-to-female ratio.
Lack of weapons in Washington makes McNabb a dud
The biggest trade of the offseason saw QB Donovan McNabb go from Philadelphia to Washington. But while the Redskins had hoped McNabb would be the answer to their offensive woes, that wasn't the case in Week One.
Cowboys' offense fails to finish drives at Washington
The Cowboys had a healthy 380 yards of offense but scored only seven points in a loss to the Redskins.
McNabb wins in Redskins debut, 13-7 over Cowboys
DeAngelo Hall returned a fumble 32 yards for a touchdown to end the first half, and the Washington Redskins needed an end-of-game penalty to hold off the Dallas Cowboys 13-7 Sunday night.
Redskins table Haynesworth drama
Head coach Mike Shanahan said that DT Albert Haynesworth will be a Redskin — at least through Week One — but we're hearing that the trade talk might be overblown.
Shanahan: Haynesworth will be Redskin this week
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan did not deny trade talks involving DT Albert Haynesworth but did say that the embattled player would remain with the team at least through this week.
Good news: Cowboys expect Bryant to play Week One
NFL Network's Jason La Canfora is reporting that Cowboys WR Dez Bryant will make his NFL debut Week One against the Redskins.
Reports: Cowboys' Colombo, Kosier not practicing
Cowboys ORT Marc Colombo missed practice on Wednesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported, and could miss Sunday's game as he battles back from right knee surgery.
Reports: Redskins talking trade with Titans about DT Haynesworth
Reports indicate the Redskins are discussing trading disgrunteld DT Albert Haynesworth to his former team, the Titans.
McNabb to start Sunday for Redskins
Donovan McNabb's ankle isn't fully healed, but the QB is healthy enough to make his Washington debut.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed newly acquired Tapp to a three-year contract. The contract was announced Thursday, a day after Tapp joined Philadelphia in a trade that sent defensive end Chris Clemons and a fourth-round pick in next month's draft to Seattle.||||||| A second-round draft pick by the Seahawks in 2006, Tapp has 18 sacks, two interceptions, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 65 games. Tapp will compete for a starting spot at left defensive end. Pro Bowl end Trent Cole starts on the right side.
The Seattle Seahawks have traded Tapp to Philadelphia for defensive end Chris Clemons and the Eagles' fourth-round choice in next month's draft.||||||| The Seahawks announced the deal Tuesday. They drafted Tapp in the second round in 2006 out of Virginia Tech and re-signed him Monday. He has 18 sacks, two interceptions, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 65 NFL games. He had four sacks in a game against St. Louis in 2007.
Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers accused Tapp of biting him during the Packers' 27-17 victory over the Seahawks last season, an allegation Tapp steadfastly denies. "He's not my concern as far as if I bit him or not because it didn't happen," Tapp said.||||||| Not only did Tapp deny the incident, but he also seemed puzzled as to the timing of Rodgers' complaint. "I know me personally, if someone were to bite me I wouldn't wait a whole year to bring it up to somebody to get it handled.''


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An underdog in the Sandy Springs Persian restaurant scene that deserves attention. The simple dining room with wall sconces and white tablecloths may look dated, but the food has timeless appeal. Start with creamy dips for appetizers, like kashk-o-bajemjan (a sultry blend of pureed eggplant with dried mint) and mast-o-khiar (thick herbed yogurt with cucumber). For entrees, share a kebab and one of the menu's complex stews such as fesenjoon—chicken breast simmered in a sauce of ground walnuts and pomegranate juice. Be sure to look over the list of specials, which may offer variations (such as a beet and yogurt dip) that go beyond the standard dishes served in every local Persian restaurant.
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Electricity was still out for thousands of Syosset homes on Tuesday morning as Sandy began to slowly roll out of the area.
According to Long Island Power Authority's outage map, nearly 8,000 Syosset and Woodbury residents were still in the dark Tuesday morning. LIPA urged residents to report outages online or call either 800-490-0075 or 631-755-6900.
The National Weather Service reported 72 mile per hour gusts of wind Monday afternoon as Sandy was coming ashore. As Sandy leaves the area, wind and flooding will still be a hazard.
Like Syosset Patch on Facebook and follow on Twitter for live storm updates as they happen.
Those with battery power on their cell phones took to Twitter and Facebook to notify friends and even Long Island Power Authority of the blackout.
"#Sandy No power south of Jericho Tpke in syosset. @lipanews" tweeted @JZaleski.
"Really tho Syosset is destroyed," tweeted @alexxxmaracic ominously.
What does your neighborhood look like this morning? Tell us in the comments or post a photo!


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Jason Adams of Bethel-Tate comes down with an offensive rebound for the Tigers against Clermont Northeastern last season.
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Bethel-Tate and Felicity-Franklin high school boys basketball teams are coming off tough seasons and are anxious to begin improving themselves.Bethel-Tate
The Tigers struggled with just one win in the Southern Buckeye Conference-American Division and were 3-17 overall in 2011-12.
The best part of the down season was accrued experience for the younger players, who had to play earlier than expected a year ago. Bethel-Tate is now comprised of four seniors, five juniors and a sophomore. ...


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The NSFW Zombie Beauty Pageant You Kinda Need to See
This past weeked, the New York Zombie Crawlers put on a blood soaked beauty pageant. So, if you are interested in groaning topless women looking like they were attacked by a meat grinder. Then, by all means, click on !
If i were the judge here, I'd say they all get the win.


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Wing Commander 2 is a video game for PC developed and published by Unknown. It has an unknown or pending rating from the ESRB and no users have rated it yet.
Our newest cheats for Wing Commander 2 were added January 11, 2001.
Start the game with the "WC2 Origin" command line (case-sensitive). Then, enter one of the following codes to activate the corresponding cheat function:
CHEAT CODE RESULT [Alt] + [Keypad Plus] Increase frame duration [Alt] + [Keypad Minus] Decrease frame duration O Toggle eject siren I Display current intelligence factor [Alt] + O Destroy cockpit sections [Ctrl] + [Alt] + S Inverse graphics [Alt] + [Delete] Destroy targeted ship [Alt] + M Show memory use [Alt] + Z Self-destruct
Start the game with the "WC2 Origin -k" command line (case-sensitive).
Start the game with the "WC2 Origin s[series number] m[mission letter]" command line (case-sensitive).
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Indy cars returning to Pocono Raceway
February 17. 2013 6:24AM
The announcement was made this morning during a press conference that included Pocono Raceway Chief Executive Officer Brandon Igdalsky; Mario Andretti, the 1986 winner of the Pocono race and a Bethlehem resident; Ed Carpenter, a current Izod IndyCar Series racer; and IndyCar Chief Executive Officer Randy Bernard.
�??The fans wanted to see open-wheel racing return to Pocono Raceway and we�??re excited to welcome the IZOD IndyCar Series back next summer,�?� said Igdalsky, whsoe grandfather Joseph "Doc" Matiolli was at the helm when the Indy Series first came to Pocono and when it last ran at the triangular 2.5-mile track. �??We are now pleased to offer the greatest fans in all of motorsports, the very best in both stock car and open-wheel racing.�?�
The Pocono race will come two weeks after the Iowa Corn Indy 250 and a week prior to the Honda Indy Toronto.
According to the IndyCar website, the race will air on ABC. It's one of 19 races on the 2013 schedule that includes traditional Memorial Day weekend stop at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26.
The series stop in Edmonton that was held this year on July 22 and won by Helio Castroneves is not on next year's schedule. Like this year's schedule, the 2013 season will open with the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 24 and will end at the racetrack in Fontana, Calif.
Pocono Raceway�??s 400-mile event will join the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Triple Crown, with a $1 Million bonus awarded to a driver who wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Pocono Raceway and the 2013 IndyCar Series season finale at Auto Club Speedway. A driver that wins two of the three races will be awarded a $250,000 bonus.
Pocono Raceway will also offer two NASCAR sanctioned race weekends next year including the Pocono 400 June 9 and the Pennsylvania 400 Aug. 4. The weekends include ARCA series racing, too, and the August race weekend includes a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race.


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Frank Sorrentino, Contributor
I focus on what big economic news means for Main Street.
Since JPMorgan Chase lost $2 billion in a bad investment strategy last week, many argue the failure validates the Volcker Rule, that the big banks need to be broken up, and that bank capital needs to be increased. I beg to differ.
It's a terrible idea to implement these changes based on one bad trade. However, let's look at what really needs to happen…
Philosophically, the Volcker Rule makes sense. However, the implementation of the Rule is flawed. Banks clearly should not be able to gamble on investments with FDIC protection serving as a fallback option. Determining the line between prudent hedging and proprietary trading is the issue. Regardless of what is written, the Volcker Rule would not have fixed what happened at JPMorgan Chase.
While I agree we need large institutions, if they are to receive the protections of government, and ultimately the taxpayer, then they will have to pay the price of more regulation, higher capital, and more transparency.
Ultimately, this loss will have a minimal impact on JPMorgan Chase. Earnings for the Company remain up for the quarter and the year, and the only ones that lost real money on this directional bet and mistake were the shareholders. This incident is not appropriate reason to break up the big banks and leave the United States in a vulnerable position where large companies need to bank overseas in order to fully be served.
"Too Big" Or "Too Big To Fail"?
More importantly, there needs to be a consensus on what problems we are really trying to solve. Is the issue that banks are "Too Big" or "Too Big To Fail"?
As the discourse shifts public perception, many are starting to think that banks should not fail at all. This is preposterous. Why should a bank be protected from failing, unlike many other businesses? A bank should fail if it does not have a sound business model and does not hedge its risks appropriately. A system needs to be put in place to allow for bank failures; otherwise, we may wind up back in the volatile situation of 2008.
A balance is needed to allow for large and small banks to operate in the marketplace uniquely, and effectively. I would love to say that our own North Jersey Community Bank is the best place for the largest companies in the world to do their banking, but we are simply not large enough to handle accounts of that size. On a similar note, large banks do not effectively handle the needs coming from Main Street and small businesses. Both types of banks need to exist but the regulatory environment should be different for the two.
The Bottom Line
The Volcker Rule, while well intentioned, will be difficult to implement. Regional and community banks should not be subjected to the same regulations, compliance standards, and capital requirements as big banks. Dodd-Frank attempts to exclude community banks from excessive regulation but without written rules in place yet, regulatory migration may harm the country's community banks.
Friday afternoon I will be discussing the issues around the U.S. banking system with Mark Crumpton on Bloomberg Television's The Bottom Line at 2:40 p.m. ET. Feel free to tune in and post any comments or thoughts below.
When they say JPM lost 2bil to 5bil IMHO they leave out one huge point. This unacceptable risk management causes untold losses to investors portfolio as this is just one more thing that reduces confidence. Risk management is the issue, these firms making outrageous big bets actually do not have any risk management we have all read the WSJ article which pointed out the risk manager at JPM was some top executive brother in law who had no experience in these trades. i do not accept jamie Dimon that this was a stupid situation , this is a built in culture only when the stupid trades fails is there any concern. Just like the AIG problem top management did not want to know about this they just wanted it to work. Bottomline I and many other investors are being ruined by these actions we do our homework we take conservative risk and these big time operators take all kinds of risk which no matter what will ever change their lifestyle, which we cannot control and it cost us our savings because as I said before nobody has any confidence in the market.


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PEARL CITY, Ill. —
Jan. 9, 1961 - Jan. 17, 2013
Daniel Scott Pitton, age 52, of Pearl City, died Thursday, January 17, 2013, in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Daniel was born January 9, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Patricia (Newman) Pitton and was a graduate of St. Mary High School and Mount St. Clare College, both in Clinton, IA. He married Chris Brelsfoard on July 8, 1995, in Clinton, IA. He was employed as a truck driver for Nestle in Dekalb, IL, and had received several safety awards. Daniel enjoyed listening to audio books in his truck, camping, traveling and most of all, spending time with his family, friends and dogs. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan.
Survivors include his wife, Chris of Pearl City; his mother, Patricia of Fulton; two stepdaughters, Cally (David) Rodriguez of Sterling and DeAnna (Anthony) Vasquez of Rock Falls; two sisters, Sue (Steve) Korous of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Mary (Steve) Smith of DeSoto, MO.; four brothers, Mike (Shawn) Pitton of Iowa City, Iowa, Jon (Deb) Pitton of Burnsville, Minn., Tom Pitton of Des Moines, Wash., and Dave (Kim) Pitton of Tulsa, Okla.; two stepgrandchildren, Jaicie Vasquez and Prestyn Vasquez-Pope; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 22, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home, 1601 16th Avenue in Fulton and also on Wednesday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Open Door in Clinton, Iowa, with Pastor James Machen officiating. Burial will be at Springdale Cemetery in Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Bill Brelsfoard Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
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Tim Worstall, Contributor
I write about business and technology.
The weekend has brought with it more stories about the NSA and the work it's doing keeping tabs on us all. Given the number of documents it is said that Snowden took with him it's likely that we're going to have many more weekends with many more such revelations.
As I pointed out here the NSA has been able to crack various smartphones for some years now:
The United States' National Security Agency intelligence-gathering operation is capable of accessing user data from smart phones from all leading manufacturers. Top secret NSA documents that SPIEGEL has seen explicitly note that the NSA can tap into such information on Apple iPhones, BlackBerry devices and Google's Android mobile operating system.
The NSA has also been routinely breaking the encryption that many people use to try and reserve some modicum of privacy:
Since 2000, the U.S. National Security Agency has secretly cracked and bypassed much of the digital scrambling hundreds of millions of people rely on to protect the privacy of sensitive data, including medical records, trade secrets, Web searches, Internet chats, and cell and land-line phone calls of Americans and others around the world, the top-secret documents revealed by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden show.
Google is now trying to encrypt the information that it has on us so that the NSA cannot pry into it:
Google is racing to encrypt the torrents of information that flow among its data centers around the world in a bid to thwart snooping by the NSA and the intelligence agencies of foreign governments, company officials said Friday.
The move by Google is among the most concrete signs yet that recent revelations about the National Security Agency's sweeping surveillance efforts have provoked significant backlash within an American technology industry that U.S. government officials long courted as a potential partner in spying programs.
One would hope that they'll use an encryption method that the NSA hasn't already broken. And the NSA does see3m to be claiming, internally, that's it has access to pretty much everything:
The National Security Agency is winning its long-running secret war on encryption, using supercomputers, technical trickery, court orders and behind-the-scenes persuasion to undermine the major tools protecting the privacy of everyday communications in the Internet age, according to newly disclosed documents.
The agency has circumvented or cracked much of the encryption, or digital scrambling, that guards global commerce and banking systems, protects sensitive data like trade secrets and medical records, and automatically secures the e-mails, Web searches, Internet chats and phone calls of Americans and others around the world, the documents show.
There is of course a reaction to these disclosures:
Internet security experts are calling for a campaign to rewrite Web security in the wake of disclosures that the U.S. National Security Agency has developed the capability to break encryption protecting millions of sites.
But they acknowledged the task won't be easy, in part because internet security has relied heavily on brilliant government scientists who now appear suspect to many.
Of course, the NSA's ability to crack the encryption means that all those promises from the technology companies are no longer operative:
The files show that the National Security Agency and its UK counterpart GCHQ have broadly compromised the guarantees that internet companies have given consumers to reassure them that their communications, online banking and medical records would be indecipherable to criminals or governments.
And yes, there are more revelations to come., Glenn Greenwald assures us of that:
I'm currently working on what I believe are several significant new NSA stories, to be published imminently here, as well as one very consequential story about NSA spying in Brazil that will first be broadcast Sunday night on the Brazilian television program Fantastico (because the report has worldwide implications, far beyond Brazil, it will be translated into English and then quickly published on the internet).
A nonsensical title on a Forbes article with typos certainly detracts from the apparent story. Still, the idea that this comes as some sort of great revelation (referring to decrypting anything) is in itself laughable.
What math can put together, math (along with fast computers) can take apart.
I'm curious as to the validity and/or point of Google's supposed work to encrypt the user information it holds.
What point is there in encrypting data when the NSA supposedly possesses the ability to defeat current encryption methods? And even if there's a case where it can't decrypt, it can legally require the corporation holding the data to both provide access AND deceive the public about said provided access.
Nowhere in this current way of thinking (by the government/NSA/corporations) is any concept of collateral damage – by spying on the entire population to *potentially* find the needle-in-a-haystack that might help in stopping an individual looking to cause harm, the government has obliterated any remaining trust citizens may have had in their government.
Let me repeat that for effect – the government has literally obliterated any remaining trust it's citizens once held. And by willfully playing along, corporations have done much the same (although by their very nature, corporations should never be blindly entrusted to begin with).
But returning to the government, by violating not only the people's trust, but arguably, their constitutional rights as well, this government no longer represents the people of this country. In effect, the government has made itself the enemy of very ideals this country was founded upon.
If a government truly aspires to protect the people it supposedly represents, the way to do that is most certainly to become the enemy of said people. By doing so, it makes it clear that it does not represent the people, but represent only itself, and considers the people little more than unwitting pawns in whatever game it decides to play.
So very sad that of all the countries on Earth, it's been the one started just a short few hundred years ago with such lofty goals that has become what we see today.


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Nobody can stay in the same place forever. And those who try usually wind up featured on an episode of Hoarders. So it's sort of inevitable that one day somebody you know is going to ask if you'll help them move. At that point you have one of two options:
- Say yes
- Panic
Except for a few masochists out there, nobody enjoys moving. It's a dirty, sweaty, back-breaking business that takes all day. It robs you of a Saturday on the couch and if you're not the one moving, all you get at the end of the day is a couple of slices of pizza and a few Silver Bullets.
Getting out of helping a friend move is tricky, but ultimately, it's in everybody's best interest. Here are four reasons why friends shouldn't help friends move…
1. The Truth is Scary
When you help someone move you may find out more about them than you ever really wanted to know. When you hang out at someone's house, you generally only see the surface of how they live. All of the dirty little secrets tend to stay hidden. But moving has a way of shaking out the skeletons.
Everybody has something to hide, whether it's a grimy bathroom or an extensive collection of Turkish porn. You're bound to get grossed out, creeped out or weirded out by something you witness. You'll try not to let it affect how you feel about your friend, but, it will. You'll never sit on his couch again without remembering that you when you offered to help move it, you found six moldy donuts and an equal number of used condoms right nearby underneath.
2. Stealing Jobs
Would you cross a picket line? Of course not. But helping someone move is like taking food off the tables of professional movers everywhere. These guys are highly trained and dedicated to the loading and unloading of household goods. Hired movers specialize in safely lifting loveseats and making sure the correct side is indeed up. They have those belts to make sure they lift with their legs and not their backs. They won't complain or get distracted or expect you to help them move in return. They're like an escort service for all your piles of worthless junk!
But most importantly, moving companies are required to carry some kind of insurance. That means if something gets broken, it's covered. And you don't make scabs of your closest friends.
3. You Break It You Blow It
Speaking of broken stuff and insurance, yeah, you don't have any. So if you get a Charlie Horse and drop your friend's big screen down a flight of stairs, that's on you. You can try to be extra careful with that box of Nascar Collectable plates, but if you trip over a carpet and have to choose between Jeff Gordon and your face, it's curtains for Gordo.
Oh sure, your friend will SAY they understand, but when he's shelling out to replace the laptop you stepped on, there's bound to be some bitterness. If you're the clumsy type, be busy when your buddy's moving. It's just cheaper that way.
4. You'll Hate Them Later
You may think you don't mind doing a friend a favor. You may even have ulterior motives knowing you're moving in the near future. Hell, you're thinking you pretty much have an indentured servant now! But every time you agree to help a pal load a U-Haul you're putting the friendship on the line. Injuries can happen, maybe a pulled hamstring from trying to lift a lazy boy or a thumb that got slammed between a dining room table and your friend's "Real Doll" which is unfortunately designed to look just like Britney Spears during her head shaving phase (we told you there would be things you didn't want to find).
These little injuries will only result in guilt and resentment. You may also find things that cause a rift. Like that Sopranos Boxed set you loaned him that he said he "couldn't find." Not to mention, on moving day your buddy is the boss. And when the work gets hard and things are personal, some foremen can be assholes. God forbid your friend barks orders or fails to show any sense of gratitude. Especially when he tells you you'll need to help maneuver a bookcase out a window. That's a great way to find yourself shitting in your friend's plants when he's not looking.
All sorts of things can go wrong when you help a friend move. Possessions can get broken, bones can get broken and bonds can get broken. Frankly, helping someone move can put the entire relationship in jeopardy. So if you really want to stay close even after your friend has moved away, it's best to leave the moving part up to someone else. It may make you look like a jerk when you say no, but it's only because you really care.
Jade sometimes writes for UShip. Their shipping market place helps people locate cross country movers all around the nation. She is a busy writer and blogger, who has managed to get out of helping any one move for the last 10 years.


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Today, we continue featuring a series of interviews with the six candidates vying for one of four seats on Northville Township's board of trustees.
Fred Shadko is seeking election to the board. He's one of five Republican candidates running in the Aug. 7 primary., we asked the same questions of each candidate. Shadko's replies are below.
See to view interviews with the three candidates for supervisor and treasurer candidates and .
Q: Name and profession
Fred Shadko, Information Technology Manager and Executive and part-time videographer
Q: Number of years a resident of Northville Township
Q: Educational and/or military background
Bachelors in Engineering, and Masters in Business Administration, University of Michigan. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.
Q: Why are your running for office?
During my sixteen years in Northville Township, I have often been the beneficiary of this community's great heart and I have enjoyed its welcoming environment. I have served in leadership roles on numerous ad hoc committees and worked for many causes and initiatives. Now that I am an early retiree I have the time to give back to this community in more of a "full-time" manner. Northville Township has been transitioning from a semi-rural and institutional landscape to a bedroom community wrapped around the City of Northville. The Township can grow by another 10,000 before it is completely built out. At this critical point in its development, I believe the Board of Trustees should be made
up of people with proven leadership talent, who have the time and the drive to move Northville Township forward.
Q: What are the biggest issues facing the township that you hope to address?
1. Living within the Township's budget – even as revenues continue to contract. Diversifying the tax base by adding commercial and even light industrial facilities can help bring in additional revenues.
2. Maintaining our level of service – especially in public safety and water and sewage. This includes the plans to clean up the state hospital property using the tax increment financing of a brownfield plan.
3. Ensuring that new development is consistent with adjoining neighborhoods and the Township's ordinances and values. This includes the Seven Mile Road property, the Scott Prison, and the Five Mile Road corridor.
4. Working with Lansing to revise the annexation laws. There are still properties in the Township vulnerable to annexation. I led the successful grass-roots Stop Annexation campaign in 2008, but that stopped only the state hospital property annexation to Livonia. There are other properties in Northville township at risk of annexation under the current law.
Q: What are its biggest successes that you hope to continue?
1. Northville Township is a safe, visually attractive community which has maintained its property values better than most.
2. The Township is fiscally stable, thanks to the hard work of its staff including the Finance, Public Service and Planning departments. We need to retain and, as openings occur, add capable people to the Township staff.
3. The Township provides a high level of services, in part through shared services. We need to continue to explore additional sharing agreements with neighboring communities, as well as Wayne County and the State.
Q: We've reported quite a bit on developments at the Seven Mile property, the former psychiatric hospital, and at the Robert Scott Correctional Facility. What do you hope to see done with the Seven Mile Property and Robert Scott Correctional Facility?
My priority is to make sure Robert Scott does not continue as a prison facility. Northville Township has "served its time" as host to thousands of acres of hospital, prison and other institutional facilities. However, it is essential that we see a thorough financial analysis of the Township's costs and probable returns before committing to a purchase. If the existing Board does purchase the property, the next Board will be responsible for turning it into a township asset.
There is a master plan for the property the Township owns on Seven Mile Road. The first thing that has to happen is the cleanup of the site. This will be funded by the tax revenues from the commercial area in the northeast corner of the site through a brownfield agreement. The Township has already received an EPA grant of $200,000 and the first of the buildings are scheduled to be demolished. I was on the Green Ribbon Committee that worked with the Township staff and a planning firm to develop a long-term plan that should be implemented as funding becomes available. We need to ask the community to prioritize the many amenities proposed for the park, and work to obtain grants, sponsorships, etc., to fund the development.
Q: Anything else you would like to briefly add?
I am very proud to have led the campaign to create an off-leash dog park in the Township. Operated by Northville Parks and Recreation, this park and the one in the City have over 400 household members, with over 650 dogs. I continue to volunteer for the dog parks, co-leading the monthly new user orientation sessions.
I am also proud of the volunteer work I have done for the Northville Historical Society and the Northville Township Historic District Commision creating multi-media events documenting our community's history. I serve as secretary of the Township's Historic District Commission.
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Whether you're looking for an inexpensive family outing or a cheap way to impress a date, many local attractions offer free or reduced price admission on particular days or for particular events. Check out these top picks and take advantage of the deals and steals Memphis has to offer. Please remember that these deals are subject to change. Be sure to verify admission information before visiting.
1. The National Civil Rights MuseumLearn about the struggles and triumphs of the American civil rights movement at The National Civil Rights Museum. On Mondays, the museum opens its doors free to Tennessee residents from 3:00 p.m. until closing.
2. The Memphis ZooIf youre a Tennessee resident, you can take a walk on the wild side for free when The Memphis Zoo offers free admission on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
3. The Pink Palace MuseumView the citys largest collection of historical, cultural, and archeological exhibits at the Pink Palace for free on Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
4. The Fire Museum of MemphisLearn about fire safety and the history of fire fighting in Memphis at The Fire Museum of Memphis. On Tuesdays, admission is buy one get one free.
5. Lichterman Nature Center
Take a stroll through nature and see native wildlife in the heart of the city. On Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. until closing, admission to Lichterman Nature Center is free.


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Herald photogs snap up top awards
Boston Herald photographers snapped up 11 awards, including two first places, in the Boston Press Photographer's Association's annual contest.
The Herald dominated in three news categories garnering nine of the 15 prizes.
The highlight was Mark Garfinkel recapturing the Edward Ramsdell Trophy for Best Spot News for a photo of Newton firefighters battling heavy flames. Nancy Lane won the General News slot with a photo of a child at the funeral of a Newtown, Conn., classmate.
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We are still trying to figure what the Panthers 53 man roster is so here is another open thread as try to figure out. I'm not sure what caused the strike through problem on the previous thread but hopefully it won't crop up again.
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The city of Snellville is progressing in its plans to condemn portions of number of properties in the areas of Clower Street, Oak Road and Wisteria Drive for future improvements of the town center.
City council approved a "declaration of taking" for the affected properties at its recent regular meeting. The condemnations will cost the city at least $1 million to compensate parties involved, according to data provided by officials.
To meet a June 30 deadline regarding acquisitions, city council had to move forward with the "declaration of taking." However, there will be future opportunities for more public input.
The condemnations do not involve actual taking of buildings, but rather parking lots and other similar areas. Officials will then turn the condemned property into new streetscaping, off-street parking and other transit and pedestrian upgrades.
To read the city's current five-year update on the LCI projects, see the attached PDF.
About the Livable Centers Initiative in Snellville:
The city of Snellville was awarded a $75,0000 Livable Centers Initiative grant in 2003 through the Atlanta Regional Commission. The Snellville grant is specifically to study the transformation of the area at the intersection of U.S. 78 and State Route 124. The city proposed to find solutions to the transit and pedestrian challenges in the area, to direct future growth and encourage possible infill development as a means of increasing the quality of life of citizens. It has also become known as the Town Center Plan.
The Atlanta Regional Commission has awarded more than $18 million in study funds for similar projects in metro Atlanta. All total more than $500 million, including funding for actual construction work, has been dedicated for transportation projects via completed LCI studies.