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Some coin and jewelry thieves in Rapid City have been getting away with their crimes because of a city ordinance change four years ago. In 2009, Rapid City council members put the kibosh on an ordinance that required people trading in jewelry to a precious gem dealer to show an ID or make a record of the transaction. Since there is no record of a transaction, it's easy for criminals to fence coins and jewelry without a trace. Now, after an outcry from one very vocal victim, city leaders are working to re-do the ordinance.
More than a year ago, a thief broke into a Chapel Valley home and stole more than $5,000 worth of jewelry. The victim, Chris Harding, did some digging and he caught a lucky break. "I had gone to the jeweler that I had purchased the item from and he had recalled resizing a similar ring to what I had stolen from my property for a coin dealer," Harding said.
While Harding did find his jewelry, the shop had no record of the transaction because they weren't required to keep one. "I was dumbfounded at how this could actually be legal," Harding continued.
While pawn shop owners are required to not only get identification from the person pawning goods, they're also required to photograph every piece of property, send those photos to police and hang onto them for a specified amount of time. As a result of the ordinance change in 2009, precious gem dealers aren't required to do that.
Mayor Kooiker says at the time throwing out the ordinance made sense. He says out-of-town metal dealers were coming to town for a day - setting up shop and making tons of money - while local dealers were required to be licensed and go through more red tape to do business. "Because of the unfair treatment we threw out the whole ordinance but now we realize that went too far the other direction," Kooiker said. "Now we're bringing back an ordinance that is more reasonable," He continued.
Rapid City Chief of Police Steve Allender says since the value of gold is rising, so are gold thefts. He's hoping an ordinance change will make it easier for investigators to nab thieves and even the playing field between precious gem dealers and pawn shops. "We will have a lot better handle on the property going into those businesses," Allender said.
Luckily, the store did have surveillance video so investigators were able to find and arrest the man who broke into Harding's home.
Harding says his only frustration now is that it's taking such a long time for City Hall to get the new ordinance in place after several delays. The Legal and Finance Committee will discuss the ordinance next week. Chris Johnson, the owner of the Clock Shop, says he is in favor of the changes. The only part he is not happy about is the waiting period for gold and silver bullion. He says the price fluctuates too much and a waiting period could make it tough for him to recoup his costs.
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had some explaining to do on Friday.
"For the 2011-2012 school year, we did not meet the adequate yearly progress (AYP) targets for all subgroups," Rotolo Principal Steve Maciejewski said. A letter was sent to parents about the progress status at the end of last week.
The subgroups that did not meet the target of 85% proficiency in reading or math included students with disabilities and African American students. Additionally, economically disadvantaged students did not meet 85% proficiency in math.
Rotolo Middle School has not met AYP for the past three years. However, according to Maciejewski, 93 percent of students currently meet or exceed state standards.
"Rotolo's AYP status is not an indictment of the whole school, but an indication that we need to do better in certain areas," said Brad Newkirk, chief academic officer for . "I believe the collaborative structures we now have at the middle school will facilitate improvements in student performance."
To comply with the No Child Left Behind Act, the district's only middle school must offer school choice and provide supplemental educational services. Administrators have contacted neighboring districts to request that they provide a school that they can offer parents as an option. However, neighboring school districts are not accepting choice students or are also in a similar AYP status.
"We are working to improve the school's academic program by providing identified students with specific interventions and targeted curricular materials, by providing professional development to their teachers, and by regularly progress monitoring student growth," Maciejewski said.
Other interventions include: additional class time, the addition of a Special Education teacher, movement toward a co-teaching model with a specialist, specialized 'skill development' classes, and continued interventions with a math specialist.
The 2011 and 2012 report cards for BPS101 and the most recent AYP status report for Rotolo Middle School shows how the school compares to other schools in the district and state. These reports are available on the Batavia Public Schools district website.

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(UPDATED) "Yesterday, the brass at ABC News issued orders forbidding reporters to wear lapel pin American flags or other patriotic insignia," complains a 3-year-old forwarded email that has suddenly become popular again. "I urge you to boycott ABC and its sponsors and affiliates."
Boycott whomever you please, but know this: it was 10 years ago in the aftermath of 9/11, not yesterday, that ABC asked its news anchors and reporters to eschew on-air displays of patriotism. Among other reasons, the network said it was concerned for the safety of American journalists working abroad. Learn more...
- November 13, 2008 at 12:00 pm(1) tcrossing says:
This is nonsense – I have worked at ABC News for 14 years and no one has ever banned flag pins. On air talent doesn't wear pins as a practical matter – they would reflect light and bang into a lapel mic.
- February 2, 2011 at 11:57 am(2) Songbird says:
Now how long did it take you to come up with and rehearse those reasons for not wearing our American Flag Lapel Pin. You just made yourself sound ridiculous! Bi-focals reflect light, as does jewelry, buttons, etc. I notice you haven't stopped wearing those. Oh and by the way, I wear an American Flag lapel pin myself and I have a lapel mic and I tried this out and I admit I looked pretty ridiculous. It looked as though I was beating my chest up when I tried to bang the mic into the lapel pin!!!
- August 21, 2011 at 12:20 am(3) Joy says:
Do we need the flag pin police? Maybe since I am displaying the American flag and very few of my neighbors are, they are …shall we say…UNamerican? What should I do about their lack of patriotism?
- September 15, 2011 at 6:18 pm(4) Don Moore says:
Why all of a sudden does a flag pin reflect light and bang into a lapel mike when it has never done this before?
- November 15, 2008 at 6:57 pm(5) Karen Bloodworth says:
God save us all!!
- November 15, 2008 at 8:55 pm(6) F Stall says:
This cannot be true. As an elementary teacher we are always encouraging patriotism.
- November 16, 2008 at 1:45 am(7) Gniem says:
To tcrossing!
Oh baloney,..Lou Dobbs ALWAYS wears a lapel pin,..hasn't affected his mike!
- November 20, 2008 at 5:21 pm(8) Dan Miller says:
Maybe we should let their sponsors know and boycott them. Still find it hard to believe.
- November 20, 2008 at 6:38 pm(9) ASK says:
BAN FLAG LAPEL PINS i HOPE EVERYONE WHO LOVES OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FLAG BANS ABC
- August 23, 2011 at 8:18 am(10) PAT COPE says:
I have always watched good morning america! As well as many shows on ABC, however, since you have decided to ban lapel pins, I will no longer watch your network and will encourage everyone I know to stop. This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. I hope you get the lowest ratings you have ever had. Now, I won't watch the view or anything that I previously watched because of your decision. WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM??????
- August 26, 2011 at 2:31 am(11) ShariYS says:
Oh, GET A CLUE!! Go back and re-read the article, willya? It was 10 years ago that this took place, NOT yesterday! And Obama never had anything to do with it. Honestly, people, use your brains!
- September 8, 2011 at 7:39 pm(12) George says:
No Lapel Flag -I will note advertizers and not purchase their products
- November 20, 2008 at 9:43 pm(13) David says:
GO FOX NEWS. The only place where America is still the Best Place on Earth, God is still God and patriatism is something to be proud of, not shameful. But then, we have known for a long time what ABC, NBC and CBS stood for. Lies, deceit and atheism.
- November 26, 2008 at 5:12 pm(14) Pat says:
Hey David, stick your head outside and get some fresh air. What happened to all the stories on FOX about Bill Ayers, Rev. Wright and "Obama's a liberal, muslim, socialist radical" that were so important BEFORE the election. Not peep since. Your far right wing, radical, hypocritical extremists, lost the election to a guy who thinks for himself and the best interest of the country, NOT the extremists in his party. BTW it's "patriotism" not patratism.
- September 22, 2011 at 1:32 am(15) bonniewheeler says:
Fox News is not speaking as much about Rev. Wright because he (Wright) has toned it down a bit now that people have come to know what he really is. He's antti American, anti-white. He doesn't even allow the American flag to appear in his church. I called the church to find out, however, they do fly the African flag. You know the flag that represents the nation that sold their own people into slavery.
- November 29, 2008 at 5:34 pm(16) epb says:
you left wing news groups can think of any excuse not to honor the u.s.a.
band into lapel mics, are you nuts or just think we all are stupid!!!
- December 6, 2008 at 1:59 pm(17) mjh says:
what flag does ABC fly over there buildings the communist flag .
- December 8, 2008 at 3:02 pm(18) Jerry Lennemann says:
Does anyone have a list of their advertizers so we can let them know of our boycott of their products? And we can also let them know why.
- December 11, 2008 at 10:13 pm(19) J says:
One of the responsibilities of the media is to not become the news and to approach their subject in such a way as to get complete and unbiased information. There are plenty of people who would change their responses to questions purely based on the perceptions about the person asking.
This is fundamental – the subconcious consistently rules over the concious mind – and both are reactive. Change the tone of your voice asking the same question, and people go from proud to evasive to quiet, or even playful. The less a reporter appears to be biased in any way… and the less leading their questions… the more likely you will get an honest answer. You can bet that if all reporters had to wear their national flag overseas, the Canadians would be getting more honest answers. They simply are not so hell-bent on being red-white-and-blue, self-righteous, and in peoples face all the time. Reporters are supposed to obtain news, not become it… Reporting is not supposed to be campaign, but inquiry.
That said, asking a reporter not to wear a flag is also probably over the top on our home soil.
This particular claim does not provide much context, but it does suggest that wearing a pin could put some journalists in harms way; The fact is, America is not popular everywhere – including places with angry zealots, pipe bombs, and IEDs. That is where the news often is.
I think being cautious overseas – or attempting to not stilt the results or a journalistic inquiry – can both be valid.
You definitely would not reasonably impose that reporters wear flags. And I certainly have not heard here that anyone was fired – for wearing one – or not wearing one.
Many of us are asked at work to wear uniforms… McDonalds, Staples, you name it. Are they being sacreligious in worshiping false idols – or simply trying to have a job? Are they being un-American for not includign the flag in the KFC apparel? Please!
Employees are also told what not to wear. Flip flops and shorts just may get you fired. For a navy seal or an under-cover police office, the cost of being obvious may be higher. The employer can ask – even order – such things. It is not necessarily our place to question or impose on how people run the minutiae of their business. Employees are usually free to leave stupid employers.
You are, of course, also free to boycott. Just take a moment to think a bit also. Loud should not happen until you have isolated complete truth – check the details.
I think that, if this really happened, there is probably more to the story – and someone is conveniently leaving parts out.. or they just don't know any details but they needed their 15 minutes of fame anyway. Some people are in a hurry to act like authorities – many of them should be quiet and listen more.
I doubt this event is being fully explained. Corporations usually have a lot more context before they make public statements – or impose such policy – media companies in particular.
- April 13, 2009 at 2:52 pm(20) Barak says:
Who gives a crap about ABC News? Have you seen their ratings lately? Another dinosaur which has become pathetically irrelevant.
- November 22, 2009 at 10:41 am(21) Iggy says:
I think whether a person wants to wear a flag pin or not should be his or her decision,as in freedom of speach??
- January 13, 2010 at 3:05 pm(22) concerned american says:
Are we still in the United States of America? ABC, please let us know if this is a hoax? Better yet, anchor people, could you please comment. I'd like to know, I love your shows and want to continue to watch them.
- March 6, 2010 at 2:22 pm(23) flags for all says:
ABC (Atheist Broadcasting Company) They hide behind the flag everyday with freedom of speech acts. But yet cannot use their own freedoms to choose whether or not to wear a flag lapel pin? HIPOCRITES. Oh yeah, thats just good journalism. Ha Ha..GOD BLESS AMERICA and ALL people of the world.!!
- May 7, 2010 at 3:59 pm(24) Go Get'em says:
Let all those on ABC wear the American flag pin if this isn't true.
- May 17, 2010 at 8:18 am(25) Larry Lowrey says:
I think the idea of banning patriotic insignia is an inddication of the wrong political image our country is presenting. It id a slap in the face of every American. Being proud of being an American as well as a Veteran I proudly support those who are as proud of being an American. We need to return to the Religious & political teachings of our Fouders. I make no apology for being a PROUD AMERICAN!
- May 21, 2010 at 6:18 pm(26) Dennis Heis says:
I can not believe any employer would or could have the rights to tell an employee they can not wear a lapel pin of the country they live in, work in and most like where born in.
- May 24, 2010 at 2:47 pm(27) Dave says:
If you can't display the flag maybe you shouldn't be living in the USA. I am a proud veteran and if I worked for ABC you would have to fire me because I would never take off my pin.
- May 29, 2010 at 11:16 am(28) Robert THE MAN says:
YOU have to remember ABC IS OWNED BY DISNEY! AN ANY EMPOLYEE COUGHT READY A BIBLE WORKING ON DISNEY WORLD PROPERTY IN ORLANDO WILL BE FIRED, I WORKED THERE AN SAW IT HAPPEN! DISNEY WAS TAKEN OVER BY THE DARK SIDE! BUT IF YOUR GAY OR LESBIAN YOU CAN DO WHAT EVER YOU WANT =EVEN HAVE A DAY SET ASIDE BY DISNEY FOR YOU AT THE PARK
- June 1, 2010 at 7:31 pm(29) City of Orange says:
tcrossing is a liar. We called ABC in New York 2 days ago and the Secretary verified it, as did Disney. tcrossing must have a stake in ABC, but he/she is full of it. The headline IS a true story!!
- November 10, 2010 at 8:45 pm(30) Deb says:
The American people need to contact the companies that run Ads on ABC, and ban them. Where is there pride of country.
- November 28, 2010 at 3:04 pm(31) OB says:
ABC, NBC and CBS do not stand for lies, deceit and atheism. That's nuts. And Fox isn't exactly America's unbiased news network. ALL of the networks are driven by advertisers rather than hard news: and it drives true newscasters crazy.
We choose to show what we believe in by what we say and what we do. If we are concerned, we need to get the facts, write to the people that matter, and stop slinging mud: how can we so easily be blinded to what matters, and instead be caught up in finger pointing? It makes Americans look like cry babies.
Be proud; be patriotic. Support others regardless of their differences. And put forth a united front.
- December 20, 2010 at 6:59 pm(32) S says:
Hey Pat,
Looks like the Tea Party is getting to you.
You and your far left wing, radical, hypocritical extremists, lost the 2010 election because of a guy who thinks only of himself and his legacy regardless of the best interest of the country, and with the full blessings from the extremists in his own party.
The loser now has to eat his words: "Elections have consequences, I won"………..He lost the election (was demolished) and as a result he's quickly losing his party support!
- June 16, 2011 at 10:33 am(33) Larry valle says:
What a load of crap. How far will snopes go to protect the left? ABC either issued a directive in the last several days that their anchors were not to wear lapel pins, or they didn't. Which was it? Don't gloss it over saying they said that 8 years ago as well.
- August 17, 2011 at 3:32 pm(34) D Sanchez says:
Sad Sad day for our country. I guess I will not be watching ABC any longer.
- August 27, 2011 at 1:42 pm(35) Elvis is Alive! says:
You are a total moron. Did you even read the article?
- September 3, 2011 at 9:35 pm(36) Dwight says:
I will not be watching ABC any more. I hope this puts them out business. If you can't stand up for your country and God there is nothing left.
- September 3, 2011 at 9:41 pm(37) David Emery says:
- September 3, 2011 at 10:37 pm(38) john st john says:
about 20,000 in north west airzona will never look at the trash on abc.
- September 14, 2011 at 9:53 am(39) Proud American says:
Our troops are out there watching our backs
and even knowing it could take their LIFE, they
protect this country! So I think it is only RIGHT
for the rest of us to show the troops some
appreciation WEAR THOSE FLAGS!
- July 9, 2012 at 2:26 pm(40) elsie sword says:
I didn't realize we had sooooo many anti-Americans in the White House. What is wrong with the American people that they can't see what is happening to us under the dictatorship of anti-American Obama. When they open their eyes it will be to late.
- July 20, 2012 at 10:00 am(41) Virginia says:
Don't care if it happened 20 years ago….This is awful —-People should always if they want and should wear the pins…We are Americans,,,but notice that ABC only tell one side of every poltical story…Why is that? You can tell you are so loplided and don't care if like Hillary giving another Billion dollars to Pakistan after the 2 billion we had already given them?—what about the obama slam against our middle class businesses?–What about the Dancing Horse slam to Mrs Romney?—-You are a communist promoter and encouraging racist, etc….I have a hard time missing DWTS, but the with the crap of the other promoting no values, spend money in government and just so over the rocks down in the flushed pooper…
- August 7, 2012 at 6:26 pm(42) Billy Brown says:
@tcrossing, what a croc…you have already been talked to….Switch sides for the mic or flag DUH…..liar…
- August 27, 2012 at 9:34 am(43) J bennett says:
I AS AN AMERICAN AM PROUD TO WEAR THE AMERICAN FLAG AND SO SHOULD EVERYONE. WE WANT TO SEE THE GOVERNMENT PEOPLE WEARING THE LAPEL PIN AND THE PEOPLE WHO REPORT THE NEWS. PLEASE DO NOT STOP. i will not watch your station from now on if you proceed with this plan.
- September 28, 2012 at 2:43 pm(44) Texasgal says:
It's a sad day in America when Disney/ABC can dictate whether their reporters can wear an American Flag pin. Staying "unbuased" is not something ABC has achieved; with or with a flag pin ……they are always on the Left! And, come on, we all know this isn't about being unbiased reporters. It is sheer lack of respect for our country. Just think of the affect this can have on our military; putting themselves in harms way to protect all that the flag of the United States stands for. What a slap in the face to them and every patriotic American. Shame in you ABC. May your ratings reflext your decison and "go down the toilet"!
- October 18, 2012 at 8:49 am(45) Boyd Kaiser says:
- October 26, 2012 at 8:39 pm(46) Bonnie says:
i will be wearing a american flag everyday i go to work…….i am very proud of my country and one who fought and die for my freedom……i will not watch abc anymore ……..
- December 27, 2012 at 4:37 pm(47) awesome nerd says:
This is so ludicris. Did ABC say they are banning flag lapel pins even in the U.S. of A.? Although this is kind of understandable since it's an American symbol and our terrorist enemies can attack them, it doesn't give ABC a right for banning flag lapel pins. But Disney owns ABC so I guess they are in this too. At least allow them to wear them in the U.S. I believe that we should be loyal to our country but not act like it's a religion like the north koreans do. AND BTW FOR ALL INVOLVING PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IN THIS IN A NEGATIVE POSITION, HE'S NOT ANTI-AMERICAN OR ATHIEST. NOT A SELFISH PERSON IN POWER. YOU'RE JUST A RACIST GUY WHO'S HAVING PROBLEMS AND WANT TO BLAME HIM EVERY DANG PROBLEM YOU HAVE AND WANT TO TAKE YOUR ANGER OUT ON THIS. EVERYONE WHO ARE SAYING THEY'RE "BOYCOTTING" ABC. PROBABLY GOING TO WATCH REVENGE TONIGHT NOT THINKING THEY HAD THEIR NOSE UP IN THE AIR. AND do you guys need to go back to schoo? You spell like first graders!
- February 21, 2014 at 5:40 pm(48) Don Humphreys says:
What a ridiculous decision, I hope that advertisers leave you in droves..This is an insult to all patriotic citizens and for all the wrong reasons. So long ABC and shame on you
- April 13, 2014 at 9:20 pm(49) Grace Quinones says:
This is America and we are all Americans, this is such b.s., how dare they
tell them they can't wear them. Who does ABC and Disney think gives them the most support. Anyone who lives here are Americans and if they don't feel that way, then don't live in America. I am getting so sick of this, I am one of a very large population that will be boycotting ABC and Disney. We were planning on a trip in June, we cancelled it. I hope this changes very soon.


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I am sorry to hear that 84-year-old Andy Williams died. I love the song "Moon River." Plus, I got to interview him once and he was sweet and funny.
Yikes, that interview was back in 2000. He was coming to Shea's. Wow, that was a long time ago. Here is what I wrote:
On the phone from Cincinnati earlier this week, the 72-year-old entertainer laughed as he discussed the progress of his current Christmas tour. "The weather's been so bad!" he marveled, cheerfully. For one gig in Neenah, Wis., he reported, his two trucks - carrying lighting and sound equipment, costumes and musical scores - didn't make it. But the show went on anyway.
"We wore just what we were wearing on the plane, and borrowed instruments from a high school band. It was just awful," Williams laughed. "I was calling the band my migrant workers from California. They looked awful, terrible, grubby. I said, "This is the worst thing I ever heard.' We just laughed."
Williams' career has been full of happenstance. Growing up in Des Moines, Iowa, he sang with his brothers on the radio. The quartet sang back-up on Bing Crosby's colossal hit "Swinging On A Star," from the 1944 movie "Going My Way." A year later, in one of the odder episodes in his life, Williams found himself dubbing Lauren Bacall's singing voice in "To Have and Have Not."
Williams said he began his solo career after his brothers broke up their act. Several times in those early days, he almost quit. "It's difficult," he admitted. "You sing and nobody cares. Years and years and years of singing in clubs, people dancing in front of your face, it's very discouraging."
As decades passed, Williams' relaxed, graceful style led to hits including "Butterfly," "Canadian Sunset," "Moon River" and the theme from "Love Story." He became best known, however, for his television shows.
He's proud of those TV shows, he said, and also of his artistic credo.
"You listen, learn from other people, and you don't fluff people off," Williams explained. "I used to come off stage and grade myself, 85, 95 . . . That's good training there. It gets you in the right frame of mind. You do the best you can."
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The annual observances to honor this nation's war dead started Friday morning with a ceremony in Ridgeland. People gathered to honor those who have given their lives to protect this country in wars dating back to 1917.
A wreath was laid at crosses representing World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the desert wars of the 21st century.
The featured speaker for the occasion was retired Colonel Dennis Smith of the Mississippi Army National Guard, who is also retired as WLBT News Director,"
"This country has paid an enormous price to resolve that we are going to be the land of the free." said Smith.
Major General Erik Hearon gave us some of the history of Memorial Day.
"It goes back to right after the Civil War, in Columbus, Mississippi, when the ladies of the town decorated the graves," said Hearon. "They started with the Confederate graves but they realized that it was really for everybody."
About 150 people turned out in Ridgeland to honor this nation's war dead, in the beginning of a string of such ceremonies in the metropolitan area over the weekend and Monday.
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State Sen. Vincent Sheheen hasn't said if he will make a run for the governor's office in 2014, but he's already soliciting donations for support.
Sheheen says a recent poll showing him beating Gov. Nikki Haley in a rematch is less about him and more about South Carolinians desire for a new direction in leadership.
In a statement Thursday, Sheheen wrote, "There's no time like the present to commit to good government in our state." He provided a link for for supporters to donate to his campaign in what he calls an effort to hold state officials accountable. The letter is attached to this story.
"Those of us in South Carolina know we deserve better than what we have gotten from our government officials," Sheheen said in the statement.
A poll released Tuesday morning, shows Sheheen (D-Camden) defeating the governor in a hypothetical rematch, 46 percent to 44 percent.
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Sheheen said that he is unsure of his future, but that he knows the future of South Carolina is bright.


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We've written about nonprofits' accountability in the past, mainly with our coverage of Angel Food Ministries and questions surrounding how it was spending its money.
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USA captain Fred Couples congratulates Tiger Woods after he hit the winning putt at the 13th hole to beat Y.E.Yang, 6-5, in the final round of the President's Cup at Harding Park Golf Course. Woods' win gave the USA 17 1/2 points, enough to win the Presidents Cup and improve to 6-1-1 against the International team.
Fred Couples said Wednesday that he'll play a practice round for the Masters with Tiger Woods at Augusta National on Monday.
Woods is making his return to competitive golf next week at the Masters after months of seclusion following revelations that he cheated on his wife.
Couples said he'll avoid asking Woods about his personal life.
"This is not going to be questions and answers," said Couples, playing in the Houston Open this week. "It's going to be strictly golf. I play a lot with him at Augusta, so this is not unusual."
Couples said he would be playing in a foursome with Woods, though he did not know who the other two golfers would be. Couples said he's curious to see how fans will react to seeing Woods on the course again.
"I'm looking forward to it, for sure, just because he hasn't played," Couples said. "I want to see the reaction and how good he's hitting it."
Couples wasn't sure what time the practice round would begin. Woods has a news conference scheduled for 2 p.m. that day.
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Maintaining official silence for a week after a shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School killed 26 people including 20 students, the gun rights organization promised a plan that would seriously address this sort of violence.
As it turned out, the answer, according to the NRA, is to post more armed guards at every school in America. The cost, by the way, has been estimated at upward of $2 billion a year.
Not surprisingly, NRA leaders flatly rejected any suggestion the Newtown incident warrants tightening gun laws. Instead, the organization's executive vice president, Wayne LaPierre, pegged much of the blame on American culture including a bleeding-heart news media that goes overboard with coverage of such tragedies, entertainment outlets that produce violent video games and movies that encourage bloody rampages.
So I guess I'm doubly to blame for what happened in Newtown. Not only am I a journalist, I'm someone who has watched more than his share of violent movies.
Funny thing, though. Despite my film-watching habits, I have never — ever — had the slightest desire to shoot up an elementary school or any other venue for that matter. Is there something wrong with me?
Actually, the problem here is that LaPierre is another one of those gasbags more interested in protecting his turf than addressing the problem. Watching a violent movie does not prompt someone to kill. That line of logic is about as silly as saying someone who owns a gun is a monster in the making.
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Why Not Vernon Wells?
According to various reports, the New York Yankees are talking to the Angels about acquiring Vernon Wells. My immediate response: are the Mets inquiring about Wells, as well?
Before you scream bloody murder about Wells' enormous contract, lack of performance, and advancing age, hear me out.
First: no one is taking Wells off the Angels' hands unless the Angels pay nearly all of the $42M left on his contract. Before we go any further, the assumption is that the Mets work a deal that lands them Wells, but sticks the Angels with around $38M of the commitment.
Second: the point here is not necessarily to use Wells as the starting center fielder, nor to consider him as a long-term answer in CF.
Why do the Mets do it? For one, they need a legitimate center fielder, and the only one that's left on the free agent market — Michael Bourn — the Mets can't afford. Having Wells around is insurance against losing Kirk Nieuwenhuis and/or Matt Den Dekker due to injury — as well as providing a defensively competent fill-in should either/both of the Mets youngsters fail miserably at the plate and need time off or extra time in the minors.
On the one hand, I want to see the Mets playing youngsters as often as possible in their throwaway 2013 season. For many, the best way to develop is by being thrown to the wolves. However, if the wolves end up feasting on a kid over a sustained period of time, that's not good either — confidence is a significant part of success in baseball (and any sport, for that matter). So if, say, Kirk Nieuwenhuis starts 2013 as the starting center fielder, and is hitting only .100 by June, continuing to send him out there against big-league pitching may do more harm than good. Enter veteran Vernon Wells to relieve the pressure.
You may ask, "why not just throw Mike Baxter out there — he seemed like he could handle CF?" Here's my feeling: if you have Matt Harvey, Jenrry Mejia, Zack Wheeler, or any of the other young Mets phenoms on the mound, don't you want to put behind him the very best defense you can — again, to help with confidence and development? Baxter might be OK for a game here or there, but I don't know that he's going to get to as many balls as Wells. True, Wells is no longer a Gold Glove defender, but he WAS a Gold Glover not so long ago. He's lost a step, for sure, but he knows what he's supposed to do out there; in short, it's unlikely he'll make mistakes or lose ballgames with his outfield play.
Which brings me to my final argument: maybe a former elite center fielder like Wells can teach a thing or two to Captain Kirk and Den Dekker.
The Mets are going to spend a few million on a few outfielders this winter — there's no way around it. Those left in the free-agent pool include the likes of Austin Kearns, Scott Podsednik, Billy Hall, and Matt Diaz. The pickings are slim, to say the least, and the closest thing to a viable defensive centerfielder is Endy Chavez — who will be 35 when spring training opens and is even worse than Wells. At least Wells hits from the right side, and still has a little bit of homerun pop left. And who knows, maybe Wells can somehow re-discover the swing that helped him hit 25 homers in 2011.
Again, it all depends on the Angels agreeing to absorb most of his salary for the next two years. It's not without precedent — the Angels ate about $22M of Gary Matthews, Jr.'s salary when they sent him to the Mets in exchange for Brian Stokes. Maybe they'd be willing to do a similar trade — perhaps for
Manny Acosta Collin McHugh.
What say you? Have I lost my mind? Or would such an acquisition make sense for the Mets? Sound off in the comments.
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Not a bad thought, if you're right about the Angels keeping that much of his contract. But the Mets really need a corner OF who can give some MLB level production. Isn't Swishervstill available? He's probably $10 million a year, so more than the Mets want to pay. But if the Wilpons want to give fans some reason to come to Citifield, they need someone to help Wright and Davis (at this point, we have a 4 man lineup, counting Tejada and Murphy). Not a long term solution, but a guy who could give us some production on a 3 or 4 year deal.
Acosta's going to Japan. How about Ramon Ramirez?
agree. A viable outfielder would be nice.
How about a guy with a 504 slugging percentage, and 20 home runs in only 377 at bats last year. Better stats than Ross and more speed. I think his name is Scott Hairston and he's still available for a 2 year contract at very reasononable money. Ever hear of him?
Do you know whose name you NEVER hear in rumors? Mr. Anger Management — Delmon Young. True, he plays defense like Duda does, but he is right handed and good for a career average of 90 RBIs and .284. Without anyone clamoring for his services, I'm wondering if last year's $6.5 million might dictate this year's price being roughly the same? He's still just 27 years old. I'd rather take a chance on him than hand out more money to already-peaked players like Ross or nearly as much to Hairston.
I am not a big believer in bringing up players who are not ready and throwing them to the wolves in the Majors. I prefer they learn the fundamentals and develop because it is easier to learn in the minors then under the microscope of the Majors. Even worse is watching players who are not even real prospects playing for the Mets just because the owners do not want to pay for one or two year contracts for a professional grade outfielder. Starting outfielders make a few million dollars a year even if they not stars. If you want major league revenue, you have to pay major league salary. I know some fans say they prefer watching the young players then a washout like Vernon Wells. Well, then go watch them in the minors so when they make it to the Majors, they know how to play the game.
I agree with two points being made: the mets need at least one outfielder and big market major league teams should have the funds to go out and get one paying major league wages.
But I ask: is the money the only variable at stake?
Isn't the amount of years important?
If the idea is filling a gap while a long term solution is put in place, one year sounds perfect, three
three sounds like too much.
I think not. I'd rather sign a 32 year old Nyjer Morgan, who still plays a credible CF and could steal 25 or so bases, than Wells, who batted .218 in 2011 when he swatted those 25 HRs. In addition to Morgan (who does bat lefty) I'd still sign Scotty Hairston, possibly to platoon with Capt. Kirk, or just for RH pop off the bench.
Following Janish's logic, they may as well have held on to Bay.
The problem is that the Mets need both a CF and a RF. Assuming Duda can play and handle LF, with consistently hitting well enough to start, who is the starting CF and RF right now? den Dekker hasn't had enough time down in AAA and Lagares isn't nearly ready too. Nieuwenhuis is the only viable candidate within the organization for one of those slots. At the very least, he's good defensively and fast.
If they are paying Wells 2 year / 4 mill, that could cut into the budget for signing a Cody Ross type of OF. I'd rather have Ross than Hairston and Wells, for example. Ross could bat 5th or 6th. Wells shouldn't.


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Australian chairman of selectors John Inverarity isn't my cup of tea, but he may well have struck gold in left-arm spinner Ashton Agar.
A 19-year-old Melbourne-born player of Sri Lankan descent, Agar played for Australia against the President's XI in Chennai over the last two days.
On Inverarity's recommendation, the selection panel has sent Agar to India to fast track his development after only two Sheffield Shield games for Western Australia.
On debut against NSW at the SCG last month, Agar took 3-103 and was unbeaten on 34 after a first dig 10.
At the Gabba last week he had match figures of 5-138 off 47 overs and cracked 53 with six fours and a six in a state record 10th wicket partnership of 94 with Michael Hogan who finished with 43 not out.
But little did anyone expect Agar to play in Chennai under the stand-in captaincy of keeper Matt Wade
In the drawn two-dayer, Agar took 1-27 off his eight overs, and was stumped seventh ball for a duck.
But Agar was the most economical of the four spinners used – Nathan Lyon 3-69 off 13, Glenn Maxwell 1-20 off four, and Steve Smith 0-34 off four as well.
Although Inverarity will take the credit for Agar being in India, the 193 cm (6ft 4) spinner has two other strong believers in Greg Chappell and Justin Langer. Langer describes Agar as a young Daniel Vettori.
If Langer is on the money, Ashton Agar could be the dream answer to Australia's spinning problems.
Time will tell. But the signs are encouraging.
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February 14th 2013 @ 7:45am
Robert said | February 14th 2013 @ 7:45am | Report comment
Oh David,i'm disappointed you didnt mention Haddin's dropped catch last night,no surprise though.If it was Wade you'd be all over it like a cheap suit.
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February 14th 2013 @ 8:00am
Red Kev said | February 14th 2013 @ 8:00am | Report comment
How is pulling Agar from the remaining 4 games of the shield to make him bowl in the nets in India helping his development? Agar like Zampa is one to watch for the future, but the key word is future – they've barely played any cricket yet – let them work out and get worked out by domestic batsmen for crying out loud.
Why does Stephen O'Keefe, a far superior SLAO bowler to Doherty and Beer not get a gig?
February 14th 2013 @ 8:26am
Jamesb said | February 14th 2013 @ 8:26am | Report comment
O'keefe should've played last nights t/20. Windies were batting against similar fast bowlers with roughly the same pace. Australia had no variety in attack, eg: the use of a spinner
February 14th 2013 @ 9:30am
Red Kev said | February 14th 2013 @ 9:30am | Report comment
Fair point Mr Lord.
I guess I am annoyed that SOK missed out again, although I heard from Taylor on the commentary last night that he'd split the webbing between his fingers on his hand again.
February 14th 2013 @ 10:46am
jamesb said | February 14th 2013 @ 10:46am | Report comment
Thanks guys, I probably missed the part where Tubby said SOK is injured.
February 14th 2013 @ 10:18am
jameswm said | February 14th 2013 @ 10:18am | Report comment
Kev Agar won't miss all 4 remaining Shield games will he? Just read he's heading home this weekend. I think overall it was a good call by Invers.
What about Beer? WA can't support two SLAOs at the WACA surely?
February 14th 2013 @ 10:22am
Red Kev said | February 14th 2013 @ 10:22am | Report comment
Beer is injured.
News to me that Agar is flying home – that makes much more sense now, he was over there to net bowl before the main squad arrived (I thought he was 'on tour' just not part of the squad). I am now in agreement with D.Lord – very good call from Inverarity.
February 14th 2013 @ 11:24am
jameswm said | February 14th 2013 @ 11:24am | Report comment
I'm not 100% sure but I think that was part of the plan all along. Net bowler for the first part of the tour.
If Beer's injured, I hope Agar plays all the remaining games. He's 19 and Zampa 20. Maybe there's some light in the horizon. I like Fawad too, I wonder if he'll get a look in. Is he qualified yet, does anyone know?
February 14th 2013 @ 1:13pm
jameswm said | February 14th 2013 @ 1:13pm | Report comment
33? I think he's 30, meaning a good 5-7 years left in him.
OK, just googled and found two articles, one saying he's 33 and the other saying 30. He might be one of those ageless types, like Radike Samo in rugby.
Cricinfo says he's nearly 34. OK, sort of rules him out really.
February 16th 2013 @ 4:11am
Jamiej said | February 16th 2013 @ 4:11am | Report comment
Imran Tahir clone if you ask me…
February 15th 2013 @ 2:50am
Jake said | February 15th 2013 @ 2:50am | Report comment
Red Kev
Ashton is flying home this weekend, thus will be playing in the remaining Shield games. Pretty sure he's playing for Aus A next week so he might miss 1 Shield game though. The plan was never to keep him in India for the entire tour,
February 14th 2013 @ 9:14am
Sailosi said | February 14th 2013 @ 9:14am | Report comment
Ashton Agar is a find. Wonderful flight and good pace. Almost a throwback to a Bishan Bedi, Ravi Shastri type left arm ortho. Very excited.
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February 14th 2013 @ 9:19am
Robert said | February 14th 2013 @ 9:19am | Report comment
It has nothing to do with Agar.But i couldnt pass up the chance to stick the boot into you and your golden boy.
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February 14th 2013 @ 10:10am
jamesb said | February 14th 2013 @ 10:10am | Report comment
Agar has shown more in 10 days , compared to Doherty;s 10 years of first class cricket.
February 14th 2013 @ 10:25am
jamesb said | February 14th 2013 @ 10:25am | Report comment
good point Matt F.
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Availability: Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago
Standard RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Standard Room, 1 King BedMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Executive Room, 1 King BedMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Standard Double Room, 2 Double BedsMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Classic Room, 1 Double BedMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Landmark Chicago hotel in the middle of Magnificent Mile
With a stay at Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Chicago Place Mall and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
This 4-star hotel is close to Hancock Tower and Millennium Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 443 air-conditioned guestrooms. High-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Additional features include babysitting/childcare, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant or in a coffee shop/café. Or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago Amenities
- General
Located in downtown Chicago in the middle of the Magnificent Mile, the Allerton Hotel is surrounded by fashionable shops. Lake Michigan is a mile away. Constructed in 1924, this Italian Renaissance hotel was one of the first high-rises on Michigan Avenue.
M Avenue Restaurant offers American fare for all meals and has an adjacent lounge.
Function space includes two ballrooms, meeting rooms, and executive boardrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the third-floor lobby.
- ATM/banking
- Babysitting or childcare
- Year Built 1924
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free Wi-Fi
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Concierge services
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 25
- Total number of rooms - 443
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Valet parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Climate control
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Hair dryer
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Complimentary newspaper
- In-room massage available
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channels
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Dining
M Avenue Restaurant and Lounge - Casual restaurant with fireplace. Contemporary American cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Adjacent lounge is open from mid-afternoon to late evening.
Room service - Available from early morning to late evening.
- Recreation
This Chicago hotel offers a complimentary 24-hour fitness center, which was renovated May 2008.
Lake Michigan, one mile away, provides numerous seasonal recreational opportunities, including kayaking, fishing, and sailing.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Valet parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)


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Full Plate Fernando Lopez Sr. arrived from Oaxaca, Mexico, in 1994. He began peddling his wafer-thin clayudas from a cart at 8th and Normandie. The cart led to a hole-in-the-wall called Guelaguetza, which grew into a minichain of three Oaxacan restaurants specializing in the region's fantastical moles, tamales, and barbacoa. "From the moment he opened there were lines," says daughter Bricia, 26. These days she and her brother, Fernando Jr., 23, are colonizing new territories. Last year they opened Huntington Park's Cemitas y Clayudas Pal Cabron, which soon became a destination for hefty cemita sandwiches. Last spring they launched Natura Bar, which serves raspados (shaved ice) and fresh juices. Their next move: transforming Guelaguetza in Palms into Cocina Oaxaca, which will showcase contemporary Oaxacan cuisine.
Holy MolesWhether it's the earthy, dark brown mole de los dioses ("mole of the gods"), with a blend of chocolate, serrano and puya chiles, or the mancha manteles, a fruity, fiercely spicy red mole made with pineapple and plantains, Rocio Camacho's recipes offer her own take on pre-Columbian cuisine. After working at the acclaimed La Casita Mexicana in Bell, the 40-year-old Mixteca native became part owner of Moles La Tia in East L.A., where she won legions of fans for her complex assortment of moles. This year she pulled up stakes and moved to grander digs at La Huasteca in Lynwood's Plaza Mexico mall. Ca-ma-cho learned to cook alongside her mother and grandmother. "It's in my blood," she says. "This is what I love."
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The Spring City Borough Council met for its regular meeting on Monday night. Among discussions were the police contract, the resignation of one of the force's full-time officers, the library negotiations, and the website redesign.
Police Report
The new police contract, which runs from Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2014, was approved unanimously at the meeting. Board Member Thomas Kratz reported the negotiations began in Spring 2011, but were put on hold due to personnel complications. The new contract was most recently agreed upon by both parties.
Salary increases for full-time officers are scheduled be three percent in 2012, four percent in 2013, and five percent in 2014. Health insurance remains with Blue Cross, using the flex plan C1-F2-01, with the borough paying 100 percent of the premium. Officers will also keep dental, prescription and eye plans, paid by borough 100 percent. Reimbursement for equipment and uniforms is increasing from $300 to $700 annually.
"Not a whole lot has changed," said Council President Lou DiGuiseppe. "We're giving them a fair pay raise with the terms of the economic situation right now. We did the best we could with the money we had available without breaking the backs of the taxpayers in town. The only other option would be to do away with police and let the state police take care of us."
Council also adopted a resolution to put out for advertisement for an ordinance to abolish the use of civil service commission in the borough. The civil service commission provides its own grievance system for officers who think they were unjustly terminated, as well as aids in the hiring process of new officers. Borough Manager Dennis Rittenhouse explained he contacted the solicitor of the local commission, who said it is not required that the borough utilize the commission, since historically the borough operates with three or less full-time officers at one time.
Abolishing the commission also saves the borough money and allows Chief of Police Art Brown to make quicker and more defined decisions on personnel. With the abolition of the commission, the borough will adopt its own grievance policy, which council regarded as strong.
Councilman Mike Hays asked who would then be involved in the hiring process besides the chief, to which DiGuiseppe said personnel fell under the chief's discretion 100 percent with the new contract.
"This cuts away all the red tape and the expense of hiring three chiefs and booking time at the exercise range, etc.," DiGuiseppe said.
Kratz said Hays brings up a good point and that the borough should develop a policy so the chief follows background checks, psychological evaluation and a physical fitness test that will ensure each hired officer is ready for the street.
Full-time Officer Brandon Unruh also submitted his letter of resignation to the council recently, which was approved unanimously at the meeting. Unruh was on the force as a part-timer before taking a full-time position in September. Kratz indicated a part-time officer would fill in for the shifts left vacant by Unruh's resignation.
As for the basement project, being administered by Brown and the police department, Kratz reported money is available from a grant to clean up. The Chief also requested he get copy of budget this year, as he did not receive one upon being hired.
The department logged 268 complaints in the month of February, including: one burglary, 11 thefts, one criminal mischief, 27 traffic citations (three speeding), seven criminal arrests, two accidents, and six parking tickets. The department assisted East Vincent Township 15 times, Royersford three times, East Pikeland two times, East Coventry three times, and the Skippack Barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police once. The two patrol vehicles traveled 3,394 miles, and used 294.3 gallons of gas.
Library Report
Hays gave his report for the library for the month of March, which yielded some good news. Several board members met with members of the United Methodist Church, which shares the parking lot with the library. Hays said a tentative agreement has been reached on the lot easement.
"This is very good news as negotiations were stalled for quite some time," Hays concluded.
Terry McCarthy of 328 Walnut St., and president of the library board was in attendance and reported the agreement has been sent to an attorney. Council suggested the board get the agreement to the borough's solicitor, Robert Romain, as soon as possible for further review.
Website Redesign
Councilman Gene Sweeney was given the responsibility of redesigning the borough's website to become more interactive for the public at the last meeting. Sweeney said he met with councilman and former webmaster Jim Burns. The two decided the current server is not flexible enough for the vision that council has. Therefore, Sweeney researched web hosting services, and found one that would cost $41.88 the first year, and 83.88 per year after the first.
His visions would be to also set up a Google Calendar so residents can subscribe to it to receive updates on meetings and events right to their email and cell phones. He also said he set up a Twitter, Facebook and YouTube account for the borough to be better in touch with the community.
Sweeney spoke with the principal at Kutztown Middle School, which is his place of employment, and received approval to allow students in his class to assist with the website and social media aspects.
"Students will get hands-on experience with HTML, learn the importance of deadlines and marketing," Sweeney said.
Council agreed that Sweeney should continue going down this path and approved the use of $41.88 for the first year of the new web service. Sweeney said it would take about six weeks to turn everything over from the old site to the new server and to design the new look.
In other news...
- DiGuiseppe reported the finance committee looked at options of flag sizes, shapes and designs for Main Street, and further discussed the pet ordinance. The committee is waiting for Councilman Mike Petak, who is coming back to them with a recommendation from a legitimate veterinarian on sizes of space needed to cage animals outside safely.
- Burns reported the annual Easter egg hunt was held on March 31 at 11 a.m., and was attended by over 100 children and adults. He said it was "fairly successful."
- Time extension for library – new date of Oct. 15, 2012 was accepted unanimously.
- DiGuiseppe also reported the borough had been shopping for a new Emergency Management Coordinator. Todd Bliss, former Spring City Fire Chief is willing to undertake the position. The council voted unanimously to recommend Bliss to the governor for approval.
- The next meeting for the borough council is on May 7 at 7:30 p.m.


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News and notes on health, medicine and fitness
Breastfeeding could save 830,000 babies a year, report says
In a report entitled, "Superfood for Babies," the agency Save the Children estimates that if all women worldwide breastfed their babies immediately after birth, the measure would save the lives of 830,000 babies each year.
"Last year, we saw a lot of handwringing in this country over how long is too long for moms to breastfeed. But the real scandal is that many moms around the world don't get the support they need to breastfeed and, critically, to start breastfeeding early," said Carolyn Miles, presidents and CEO of Save the Children. "It's literally a matter of life and death for their babies."
Early breastfeeding helps to jump start the baby's immune system and increases the likelihood mothers will breastfeed exclusively for six months. The agency's analysis looked at studies of breastfeeding in Africa and Asia.
The report released Sunday also identified factors responsible for some women not breastfeeding immediately, including family pressures, cultural beliefs that the early breast milk is dirty, lack of skilled health workers at one-third of all births and lack of maternity leave.
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Skills Gap Plagues U.S. Manufacturing Industry
Because of a lack of qualified applicants, as many as 600,000 manufacturing jobs remain unfilled.
Pick up the latest issue of the popular car enthusiast magazine Road & Track, and you'll find a letter written by David MacNeil, founder and CEO of MacNeil Automotive, based in Bolingbrook, Ill.
In the ad, he's photographed in one of the company's newest U.S. factories. MacNeil writes, "The exporting of American jobs is a trend that must be stopped and reversed." He goes on to say, "So in 2007 we transferred all of our floor mat manufacturing back to the United States. Today, we build the best fitting, highest quality automotive floor mats in the world, right here in America." MacNeil's message is clear: Rather than save a few dollars in the manufacturing process by outsourcing work overseas, he's determined to do his part to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States because he believes the industry is vital to the country's economic health.
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The U.S. manufacturing industry has its work cut out for it. Since 2001, the country has lost almost 5 million manufacturing jobs, according to economic consulting firm Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI) of Moscow, Idaho. Of the 460 sectors EMSI tracks, only 50 sectors added jobs over the past 10 years. A big concern is that many of the industry's most rapidly growing areas are heavily subsidized by the government. For instance, the ethyl alcohol manufacturing industry, which produces ethanol, currently employs about 11,000 workers and grew by more than 7,400 jobs, or by 227 percent, over the 10-year period, the biggest percentage leap of any group. Another big growth sector: military armored vehicle, tank, and tank component manufacturing, which grew by 84 percent and added almost 5,000 workers over the same time period.
Last year was an important milestone for U.S. manufacturing, as the number of jobs in the industry increased for the first time since 1997. Still, those gains fell well short of the number of jobs needed to revive the sector. Since 2010, the number of manufacturing jobs has increased by about 150,000, which brings the industry total to just over 12 million jobs.
Two major problems plague the industry. Technological advances in manufacturing have resulted in fewer positions. And, as MacNeil points out, many companies have chosen to outsource a lot of low-skilled labor to countries with lower labor costs. "As a global trend, dramatic increases in manufacturing productivity mean that the same volume of goods are produced with less labor," says Hank Robison, chief economist at EMSI. "In addition, China's cheap yuan policy makes U.S. goods expensive relative to Chinese, and U.S. labor costs are among the highest in the world."
That's led to a shift in the number of manufacturing workers who have moved into service-sector jobs, Robison says. In 1950, 30 percent of all U.S. jobs were in manufacturing, while 63 percent were in services, according to EMSI. Currently, 9 percent of jobs are in manufacturing, and 86 percent are in services. Many job openings in the manufacturing sector are "replacement jobs"—meaning openings are for positions that already exist.
[See The Ranks of the Underemployed Continue to Grow.]
But the news isn't all bad. Recent research from global consulting company Accenture found that many companies are reconsidering their rationale for shipping many jobs overseas. In the study, 61 percent of respondents, which included more than 200 manufacturing executives from a wide range of industries throughout the world, reported that they were considering more closely matching supply location with demand location by onshoring or "nearshoring" manufacturing and supply. Executives said they're focusing more on where consumer demand is coming from and relocating accordingly, says John Ferreira, executive director of Accenture's North American manufacturing division. Being closer to the customer base allows for more flexibility, and as labor rates and transportation costs rise in other countries, U.S. companies are reassessing their decisions to offshore. "Decisions have often been made to move offshore without a complete understanding of the impacts of total costs," Ferreira says.


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All You Can Eat Crab Feast Fundraiser by Ravens Roost #115 of Westminster.
Crabs from Harris Seafood. Menu includes all you can eat crabs steamed on site, corn on the cob, Maryland crab soup, fried chicken, hot dogs, beef barbeque, macaroni salad, potato salad, baked beans, vegetable tray, cheese tray, draft beer, soda, iced tea and lemonade. Cash bar also available.
Raffles, money wheel and much more!
Please join us as we welcome Special Guest and Honorary MemberJamison Hensley from ESPN and other Special Guests.
Tickets are $40 each. Ticket sales contact 410-259-2222 or online.
We will also be drawing the name of the lucky winner of the Picnic table autographed by Joe Flacco and Mickey Cucchiella from 98 Rock. Winner does not need to be present to win. Raffle ticket sales are 1 for $10 or 3 for $20.
Visit us online to purchase tickets. www.RavensRoost115.com


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A funeral Mass for Mary E. Graf Mooney, 93, of New Albany, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Holy Family Catholic Church, New Albany, with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, New Albany. She died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.
The daughter of the late Henry J. and Margaret J. Hoffman Graf, she was born March 15, 1919 in New Albany. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany.
Survivors include her children, Peggy Uskert and her husband, John, Maureen Shirely, Mary Pat Mooney, Christopher Mooney and his wife, Carol, and Thomas Mooney and his wife, Sharon; a brother, Paul Graf; grandchildren, Emily Rudicel, Charlie White, Kaitlin Mooney, Geoffrey Mooney, Kristin Day, Kevin Mooney, Ian Mooney and Zach Mooney; and two great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" Mooney; son, John Mooney; sister, Ruth Graf; and brother, Bob Graf.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Kraft Funeral Service, Spring Street Chapel, New Albany.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Holy Family Catholic School.
Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net