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Elaine Warner
The Edmond Sun
Williams, Ariz. —
You know how some days you're really at your best and then you hit one where your efforts just don't measure up. I had one of those. Jack and I were on a nine-day driving tour of Arizona, getting close to the end of the trip.
We were going to spend the night in Williams and catch the train to the Grand Canyon the next morning. Frankly, we were tired. We took a quick look at Williams, grabbed sandwiches at the local Homeland and holed up in the hotel. We wasted a chance to have a really good time in an interesting place — but I didn't find it out until it was almost too late.
On the train to the Grand Canyon, I met Melissa Fizzell whose family owns Cowboy's Service AZ Carriage Company in Williams. She offered me a free ride. Back from our trip to the canyon, the ticket was burning a hole in my pocket so Jack and I found one of the carriages and Melissa's son Matthew and off we went.
The first people to populate the area were Native Americans. These were followed by the Spanish and, later, hunters and trappers. After the Civil War, sheepherders and cattle ranchers came to the region. The construction of the railroad in 1882 brought more workers in and the local lumber industry took off.
By the end of the 1800s, Williams was a busy, rowdy frontier town. Bars and brothels flourished and cowboys and railroad men alike found many ways to spend their pay. The Grand Canyon lay only 60 miles north but the trip, by carriage or buckboard, was rough and arduous. In 1901 a railroad spur going to the canyon was completed and Williams' great tourist boom began.
By the late 1920s Route 66, running from Chicago to Los Angeles, was built and Williams sat right on the route. The automobile era had begun and in 1968 the train to the Grand Canyon folded. But Williams still had "The Mother Road" and was still considered "Gateway to the Grand Canyon."
Disaster was not far behind. The interstate was replacing the historic road. The section bypassing Williams was the last piece of I-40 to be completed. On Oct. 13, 1984, the final bit of freeway was finished. And Williams was afraid it would be finished, too.
In 1989 the train from Williams to the Grand Canyon was resurrected.
Between rail and canyon fans and devotees of the Mother Road, Williams has become iconic, its downtown on the National Register of Historic Places. Though many of the buildings have been repurposed, visitors still see much of the town their grandparents saw.
It took Matt Fizzell to show it to me. The historic part of town stretches primarily along two streets — Railroad Avenue and Route 66.
On Route 66 going east we passed Cruisers Café 66. There was a party on the patio with live music. The 1936 gas station — the first full-service gas station in northern Arizona — now has a red 1947 Ford perched on the roof. It's been a popular restaurant since 1953.
In the next block stands the 1891 Grand Canyon Hotel. Today it's a boutique hotel and claims to be Arizona's oldest hotel.
Catty-cornered across the street is an old gas station, now Pete's Museum of Route 66 memories. This spot is associated with "Doc Hudson" in Disney's "Cars." Two blocks east is Rod's Steak House, a staple on Route 66 since 1946. Steak dinners are its forte but the prime rib dip sandwich also gets raves.
Twisters, a fun, 50s-themed diner, is in the next block. Built in 1926, it originally was a Texaco station. Noted for great burgers, sodas, shakes and malts, it even serves such old-fashioned favorites as cherry phosphates. And this is the host home for Williams' annual Cool Country Cruisin' event — this year Aug. 9-11. The ultimate road show, participants range from pre-50s faves, muscle cars and street rods to contemporary cars.
Williams was one of five main towns used by the Disney Corporation in creating both of the "Cars'" movies and "Cars Land" at the theme parks. On Railroad Avenue, Matt pointed out Eddie's Tires, the model for "Luigi's Tires," and John's Auto Truck Repair, recreated as "Sarge's Surplus."
The block between First and Second Street was known as "Saloon Row" — the seat of sin in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The 1897 Tetzlaff Building housed a saloon and bordello and featured an elegant parlor, a two-story outhouse, pool and poker tables and even an opium den in the back of the building. Today it is the Red Garter Bed and Bakery. If you look carefully, you might see one of the former working girls in one of the upstairs windows.
If it hadn't been for Matt, I would have known none of this. Since then I've found out a few more things. The Pine Country Restaurant should be named "Pie Country" for their dozens of home-made fresh daily pastries. Wild West Junction, a re-created Western town, may look hokey but there's nothing imitation about their food — great steaks and fish and chips (made with mahi-mahi).
Looking for different cuisine? Dara Thai was named "Best of Arizona" by Arizona Highways Magazine.
And the next time I go back, I'm not going to miss Bearizona. This combination drive-through, walk-through, petting zoo animal attraction gets top ratings from visitors of all ages.
Just goes to show that first impressions are important. But they're not always accurate. Lesson learned.
ELAINE WARNER is a travel writer based in Edmond.


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The main criticism of the Hitachi 55HDT52 plasma HDTV (720p native resolution) has been its lower black levels relative to competing brands. When I was shopping for a plasma display for my home theater three years ago, I was willing to give up some black level performance because of the Hitachi's price, features, and appealing aesthetics. Black levels are important because a display's ability to accurately reproduce black as black, rather than as a dark shade of gray, forms the foundation of its ability to reproduce other colors vividly and in a three dimensional fashion.
Immediately after setting up my Pioneer Elite BFD-09FD Blu-ray player, I noticed enhanced black levels and more detail and three dimensionality in the picture. This increased my interest in acquiring a plasma television with better black level performance. During my research on other plasma displays, I ran across a plasma display break in tool developed by Evangelos Angelides which displays a succession of full-screen color slides that works all the phosphor colors (pure red, pure blue, pure green, five shades of the three primary colors, and white). The tool is a DVD image file that you burn onto a DVD and then play for the number of break in hours recommended by your plasma display's manufacturer. The tool can be downloaded, free of charge, here. The break in tool operates on the theory that, like a fine wine, plasma phosphors must be properly and evenly "aged" for best performance.
Hitachi recommends a break in period of 100 hours. In the three years that I have owned the 55HDT52, I estimate that I have put about 250 hours on it. Therefore, I wasn't expecting much, if any, improvement. I was in for a very pleasant surprise. After 60 hours of running the break in DVD, I was seeing deeper blacks, crisper and brighter whites, richer and more vivid colors, and more detail and three dimensionality in the picture.
I had gotten into the habit of watching movies in "stretch mode", not because I didn't like seeing the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, but because the black bars were a distracting, slightly luminous dark gray rather than black. Furthermore, the "black" of the upper and lower bars never matched the blacks in the movie picture. This was particularly noticeable when watching dark scenes and particularly space scenes in sci-fi movies.
The pictures below are low resolution versions (800 x 600 pixels) of screen shots from the "Star Wars: Episode III" DVD and the "Casino Royale" Blu-ray. The darkest black in the pictures below is the upper and lower television bezel. The green dot in the lower right of figures 2 through 7 is the television's on/off LED. In figure 1, the upper television bezel and upper black bar are shown, but the bottom of the picture only shows the lower black bar.
The 55HDT52 was initially set up three years ago using the Avia setup DVD and the settings have not been changed since. My picture settings are:
Picture mode: Day,
Contrast: 56%,
Brightness: 46%,
Color: 35%,
Tint: One click right of middle of adjustment bar,
Sharpness: 40%,
Color Temp: Medium,
Black Enhancement: Low,
Contrast Mode: Dynamic,
Noise Reduction: Off,
Auto Movie Mode: On.
I ran the break in DVD from an old Sony DVP-S360 DVD player that I connected to an unused set of the TV's component video inputs. The DVD has 90 chapters and is authored to automatically start and to automatically loop back to the beginning at the 44:57 mark. The automatic start and automatic loop back may not engage in every player, so you should verify that these features work in your player. For the first 60 hours, I ran the DVD as follows:
Day 1: 10 hours,
Day 2: 6 hours,
Day 3: 18 hours, 1 hour break, then 4 hours,
Day 4: 12 hours, 2 hour break, 10 hours.
The screen shots below are the results after running the break in DVD for 60 hours. Due to your computer monitor's resolution and/or settings, it may be difficult to see the differences in the shades of black and dark grays in the pictures.
Figure 1. The blackest black is the upper TV bezel. There is a subtle difference between the black upper and lower picture
bars and black star field. This is a huge improvement over the "luminous dark gray" bars I was getting previously.
Figure 2. Not the deepest black, as compared to the upper and lower TV bezel, but the star field is a good shade of black that
provides a good contrast to the brightly lit planet and spaceship.
Figure 3. Due to the 55HDT52's black level performance, there was a lot of blotchy visual noise in the dark shadows on Anakin
Skywalker's right cheek when displayed by my previous DVD and Blu-ray players. The BDP-09FD Blu-ray player, with its
enhanced noise reduction features, rendered this scene with significantly less noise. Further noise reduction and more
shadow detail was seen after 60 hours running the Angelides break in DVD.
Figure 4. It is difficult to tell the border between the upper black bar and the scene shadows in the upper left of the scene.
Figure 5. This scene displayed grayish blacks, but they were all well integrated. The right side of the upper black bar blended
seamlessly with the dark night sky.
Figure 6. This scene is shot in a grainy black and white style. The wood grain pattern on the door in this scene was
reproduced with some slight video noise when it was fed from my previous Blu-ray disc player. It is rendered noise free and
in good detail here. Part of this is due to the Pioneer BDP-09FD Blu-ray player and part of this is due to properly aged plasma
Figure 7. Awwww...look at the nice kitty: The non-letterboxed MGM Studios "roaring lion" trademark tag prior to the opening
scene of the "Casino Royale" Blu-ray. You can see the contrast between the TV's black bezel and the "black" background of
the trademark tag. Prior to using the break in DVD, this background was a lighter dark gray and there was some very slight
"ghosting" around the edges of the silver logo. Now, there is no ghosting and the artwork and lettering are rendered sharply.
There is also more detail in the lion's fur strands that does not show up in this low resolution photograph.
I ran the break in DVD for an additional 42 hours as follows:
Day 5: 14 hours,
Day 6: 18 hours, 6 hours break,
Day 7: 11 hours.
Total: 102 hours.
I did not see any difference or improvement with additional break in hours after the first 60.
Readjusting Picture Settings
Final picture adjustments are supposed to be done after break in. Rather than reuse the Avia setup DVD, I chose the "Spears & Munsil High Definition Benchmark Blu-ray Edition" setup disc. The picture settings did not change.
It seems that even an "old" TV can learn new tricks. This break in tool has enhanced my viewing enjoyment and has made the wait for a 1080p plasma a lot less impatient.
"A moment's satisfaction actually serves to plant the seeds of "what if"...in the Blu-ray Zone."
Associated Equipment
■Hitachi 55HDT52 Plasma HDTV (720p)
■Sony TA-E9000ES Digital Preamp/Processor Ver. 2.1 Firmware
■Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD Blu-Ray Player
■Three Adcom GFA-5500 Power Amps (350 wpc into 4 ohms) for Front, Center, and Surround Speakers
■Dual Polk Audio LSi9 Center Channel Speakers
■Polk Audio LSi15 Surround Speakers
■SVS PB12 Ultra/2 Subwoofer with 1000 Watt Bash Amplifier
■Monster M1000CV Component Video Cable
■Acoustic Research Coax Cables (DVD, CD)
■Monster Z2 Reference Speaker Cables
■Monster Z100i Interconnects
■Signal Cable MagicPower Cords
■Monster UL/CL3 In-Wall 12 Gauge Speaker Cable for Subwoofer
■Salamander Synergy Quad 30 Audio Credenza
■Acoustic Research HDMI cable
■Two PS Audio Power Plant Premier Power Regenerators
■PS Audio Power Port Premier 20 Amp AC Receptacles for Power Plant Premiers
■Two Dedicated 20 Amp AC Circuits For Amps, TV, and Source Components
■Separate Dedicated 20 Amp AC Circuit for Subwoofer
■PS Audio Soloist Premier SE Power Conditioner For Subwoofer
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Staking out stances on everything from term limits to marijuana dispensaries, seven candidates vying for two Lake Forest City Council seats sought to sway a crowd of 100 people at a candidate's forum hosted by the Lake Forest I Community Association Wednesday.
In colorful and sometimes heated exchanges, the candidates often disagreed on how the city should move forward on major issues. The city is caught in an expensive tug-of-war between the state and federal government over the legality of medical marijuana dispensaries, and the new council will have to decide whether to continue spending money to fight the shops or allow them to operate in town. Additionally, huge housing developments and traffic challenges loom before Lake Forest, and the next council will play a pivotal role in managing the city's growth spurt.
Among the evening's notable moments, candidate Kathy Zechmeister announced that her husband, Planning Commissioner Jerry Zechmeister, will step down if she is elected. Five of the candidates would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in Lake Forest. And one candidate would halt the Portola Center housing development, pending a traffic plan addressing congestion.
None of the candidates were supplied questions prior to the event, which was moderated by Lake Forest Patch editor Sarah de Crescenzo. The seven candidates included incumbent Marcia Rudolph and challengers Jim Gardner, Adam Nick, Ken Carrell, Kathy Zechmeister, Planning Commissioner Terry Anderson, and Dwight Robinson.
It was the first such forum hosted by the homeowners association at the Beach and Tennis Club.
Early on in the forum, challengers Gardner and Nick positioned themselves as chief critics of the current council's decisions and were often at odds with Rudolph, the panel's sole incumbent.
Gardner concluded the forum on a theatric note, removing his suit jacket to demonstrate that he has no strings attached.
"There's no strings on me. Vote for Terry or Kathy, and decisions about Lake Forest will be made in the living room of (Councilman) Peter Herzog. Vote for Dwight or Adam, decisions about our city will be made in the Living Room of (Councilman) Scott Voigts," he said. "The only endorsement I care about is your endorsement. The only puppet I'll be is your puppet. You give me four years and I will give you the most productive time this city has ever seen."
Zechmeister was quick to respond.
"Game on," she stood up and told Gardner. "I'm a grassroots girl…I don't have ties to Peter Herzog or anyone like that."
A 25-year-resident of the city, Zechmeister emphasized her volunteerism and efforts to help Lake Forest incorporate into cityhood.
Similarly, Rudolph, a founding councilwoman who has served all but two years since 1991, noted her track record of service and involvement in almost every major project and decision in the City Council's history.
Conversely, Carrell, the owner of a local architectural firm, and Nick, an accountant and owner of a Lake Forest Drive gas station, both emphasized their involvement in the city's business community. Anderson and Robinson, on the other hand, both emphasized their roles as youth sports coaches in town.
Each of the candidates agreed that traffic is a significant issue that the council must monitor carefully. However, that was the only issue they all agreed upon.
Marijuana Dispensaries
Lake Forest spent two years and more than $900,000 to close 38 medical marijuana dispensaries. Federal officials assisted the city at its request in closing down the last few operating in late 2011. One last holdout was raided thrice before closing its doors for good earlier this year.
Zechmeister and Anderson both sided with the federal government and endorsed efforts to close down the dispensaries.
"We have no business getting involved in this mess, and we should keep it out of our community," Anderson said.
Without directly endorsing the dispensaries, Rudolph said she supports the property owners' right to operate their business.
The remaining candidates argued that dispensaries are inevitable and several questioned the wisdom in spending money to fight them rather than taxing and regulating them.
Robinson suggested a zone change to corral the dispensaries into a single section of Lake Forest, where the city could locate a police substation to discourage anyone tempted to use the drug for recreational purposes.
Term Limits
Each of the candidates said they would consider some type of term limit except for Rudolph, who has served five terms on the council.
"As far as term limits are concerned, I have been against them since day one," said Rudolph. "We have term limits ― they are called elections."
"I think we should have term limits," countered Carrell. "I think if you can't do what you intend to in eight years, you are doing something wrong."
El Toro High School Stadium
The Saddleback Valley Unified School District proposes to revamp El Toro High School's football stadium by adding bleachers to seat thousands and lights that would allow teams to play nighttime home games and El Toro to host graduations.
The project has raised the ire of neighboring residents worried about the traffic and noise and light pollution from games.
"I am not for it," Nick said. "I believe it will negatively impact the neighborhood."
Noting that the city doesn't have final say over the project, both Zechmeister and Anderson said the council's role will be to carefully review the project's traffic and environmental report to make sure negative impacts are mitigated for the surrounding neighborhood.
Portola Hills Development
Residents, developer Baldwin and Sons and city officials are in talks to find a way to minimize the impact of the Portola Center development—which will add up to 930 homes to the city—in the Portola Hills community. New residents will jam up traffic and further impact Lake Forest schools, opponents argue.
Robinson said he worries the project will crowd the city's roadways and Portola Elementary. The city will have to make sure the project addresses the infrastructure improvements and classroom additions needed to accommodate the new families, he said.
Nick, on the other hand, said he completely opposes the project.
Gardner criticized the city for not adequately addressing the project's traffic impact as well as preexisting traffic problems. He argued for putting the project on hold until a better plan is developed.
"It's going to impact us all very, very badly," he said.
Is Lake Forest Business Friendly?
The candidates were divided on whether the city does enough to attract businesses and help them thrive in the community.
Robinson* had harsh words for the city's track record with businesses. He cited the anecdote of a restaurant owner who hired 150 employees in preparation for a grand opening only to be forced to wait six weeks because of a hold-up at the city.
Nick, who is fighting the city to reverse approval given to a 7-Eleven near his gas station to get an alcohol license, criticized the city for playing favorites within the business community.
Rudolph, Anderson, Zechmeister and Carrell all gave the city passing grades for supporting businesses in a myriad of ways such as recruiting big retailers, not requiring business licenses, and partnering with the Chamber of Commerce.
"We bend over backwards for the businesses to come to this city," said Carrell.
* Correction: An earlier version of this story misidentified the speaker who gave the anecdote about a restaurant owner's experience with the city.


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Body constructing also identified as the artwork of building heaps of muscle mass on the human human body didn't actually get started until the late 19 century. Developing muscle starts with someone overworking this organ normally by lifting large weight till it in fact turns into destroyed. Then a procedure acknowledged as phagocytosis commences where white blood cells enter the broken spot and begin the therapeutic process by reducing damaged tissues. Then other cells enter the scene acknowledged as progenitor cells that fix the hurt. Scientists are not just confident on why muscle tissues grow from this procedure however there are a few theories.
Stretch marks are in which the pores and skin are not able to extend anymore and rips a bit. When this occurs the fibrous tissue is ruined. These bonds are held jointly by collagen which your human body can generate but it does take time. Some people are a lot more very likely to get stretch marks then others thanks to there genetic makeup. If you have lower than regular collagen levels then you are 7 occasions far more very likely to produce them in excess of time. A extend mark is fundamentally a type of scar, it does not have any follicles in it, sweat glands or oil glands. It is basically a barren plane of skin.
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Omega3 is essential for your pores and skin. Regrettably, it is mostly found in fish. Nonetheless, if you do not like fish or it is not readily obtainable, you can use flaxseed oil as an option. A single teaspoon of flaxseed is excellent enough for one day. Your skin will be properly-hydrated and it will help avert the generation of sebum and acne breakouts.
Most fish oil capsules incorporate 1000mg of fat. Generally, only a modest share of the fats are DHA, generally around 10%twenty five. The better manufacturers give a minimum of 28%25 or 280mg of DHA for every capsule, which is right on goal for the quantity suggested by researchers.
When choosing fish oil nutritional supplements, we want to learn about the expectations for purity that the manufacturer makes use of. A everyday omega3 dose is only very good for you, if it is free of contaminants like mercury.


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Welcome to The Big Dog Saloon!
The Big Dog Saloon is a Neighborhood Sports Bar with 9 Satellite TVs to watch your favorite sports events and teams. Complete NFL Package during Football Season. There are drink specials daily, including 2 - 4 - 1 drinks all day and night on Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 11 am - 7 pm.
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are Karaoke nights. Tuesday nights are $2 Tuesdays with $2 Well, Draft Pints, and Domestic Bottled Beer starting at 7 pm. The Big Dog Saloon has a dart board, juke box, pool table, crane machine, and bar top computer games. Sunday night from 7 pm to Close there is FREE pool play. The outside patio has a Cornhole game.
Thursday nights are Wristband nights, 8 pm to Midnight, $10 all you can drink well and domestic draft beer. Find out more about the Drink Specials by visiting our Specials page.
Reservations are available for group gatherings and parties.
The Big Dog Saloon has a variety of shirts, sweatshirts, hats and visors, lighters, bottle covers, and "I drank at the Big Dog Saloon" coolies available for sale. Visit the Specials page for types, sizes, and cost.
Pizzas and bagged snacks are for sale.
Smoking is Permitted.
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The company's new flagship interchangeable-lens model is weather-resistant and ready for action shooting.
As long as it stays at a sub-$1,000 price, the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM lens will be a great deal for photographers using APS-C dSLRs.
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Yes the 2012 elections have been combed over a thousand times. But what's one more detail, right?
Today, Bloomberg reports that were it not for egos, Mitt Romney could have been toppled by a conservative "unity ticket" featuring Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum. Had the two united, there would have been a real possibility that Romney wouldn't have made it past the primary process and 2012 would have been truly different race.
Originally published on Tue August 7, 2012 4:50 pm
Former President Jimmy Carter may be the epitome of failed presidents in the eyes of many Republicans.
But the Democrats announced Tuesday that the one-term president will have a prime-time speaking role at their national convention in Charlotte, N.C., in September. Carter won't be there live, however; he'll speak by video.
A news release from the Democratic National Convention Committee quoted the former president:
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The call from conservatives such as former Republican presidential candidates Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum to short support for Chick-fil-A and company President Dan Cathy's stand against same-sex marriage has produced long lines at the fast-food chain's restaurants today, judging from news reports:
Originally published on Wed May 9, 2012 5:07 pm
Now that former candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are endorsing Mitt Romney to be the Republican nominee for president, the GOP is working to get the rank and file to fall in line.
That's especially important in swing states like Florida. But in the primary, Romney struggled in the Panhandle of the Sunshine State — a bastion of conservative voters. And it might take more convincing for them to really get behind the former Massachusetts governor.
Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following:
Santorum Endorses Romney.
Clinton Hopes To Soon Welcome Chinese Activist Chen To The U.S.


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I Need to Lose 40 lbs!
I typically receive an email pertaining to weight loss several times a week.
"Help! I need to lose 40 lbs. before I can join the Army. I also need help with running and I cannot do any pushups. How do I get fit and fit into a uniform?"
It is a fact that many (too many) of America's men, women, as well as teenaged youth are overweight. Recent alarming statistics conclude the following:
1) 66% of America is overweight = 200 million people!
2) Half of the overweight people are obese = 100 million people!
3) These numbers have doubled since the 1970's.
4) 70% of diabetes cases are preventable.
5) 300,000 Americas die EACH year due to complications caused by improper diet and fitness habits.
6) 50% of teen's exercise consists of nothing or just walking.
7) See www.overweightteen.com for more information/statistics.
First of all, I am proud of anyone who wishes to serve in the Armed Forces in any capacity. The goal for the young future soldier is to start moving TODAY. At 40 lbs. overweight, it is not recommended to start a running plan. For the first 1-2 months, you should stretch daily, walk 30-60 minutes a day and watch what you eat. Depending upon your height, weight, and sex, running when significantly overweight can damage your knees, lower back, and other joints. Focus on losing weight first by moving more, eating better and drinking water (up to a gallon a day).
See the Military.com article archives for more info on the Nutrition/Food Plans to help you. Also download this free food plan (Word document) for more ideas.
As far as adding strength at the same time as losing weight, the good news is that you can do both at the same time. If you cannot do pushups, start doing pushups on your knees. Consider it a lighter weighted bench press - not a "girl" pushup. Today, women in the military do regular pushups all the time, so they are NOT girl pushups any longer - just "assisted pushups." See the "Push-up Push Workout" for more info and workouts on pushups and situps.
For starters see the "45 Day Beginner Program" (PDF).
And once you have a few weeks or month under your belt of stretching, some weight loss, and lots of walking or biking, try to start running. Run a little and walk a little for the same amount of time that you were walking before. I recommend that you run for a minute, walk for a minute or find a certain number of telephone poles or drive ways to run and walk to catch your breath. Just like doing knee pushups, eventually you will be able to do pushups. It is the same with running non-stop - walk/run workouts work best for beginner runners.
Soon, you will be able to perform pushups and sit-ups, and run. But you have to do it properly, because a fitness beginner - no matter the age - can be easily injured if you start off too fast.
See the free "Six Week Running Program" (PDF) once you are able to run 1-2 miles non-stop.
As a nation, our pool of fit youth to serve in the military is decreasing in size every year. We have to encourage our kids to exercise, eat right, and not start smoking for many reasons, including energy level, strength, confidence, health, and even vanity to name a few.
Good luck getting started. Keep the emails coming.
Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. If you are interested in starting a workout program to create a healthy lifestyle - check out the Military.com Fitness eBook store and the Stew Smith article archive at Military.com. To contact Stew with your comments and questions, e-mail him at email@example.com.
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When Mayor Joseph Polisena announced on Dec. 8 that he had found a plaque vandalized inside Fire Station #1, he placed the blame squarely on members of the fire union.
Among other reasons for his belief, the mayor said the area where the plaque is hung is off-limits to the public.
"I just happened to stumble upon it, quite frankly," Polisena explained. "[Firefighters] tried to say 'They use that station for voting,' but the voters stay where the fire trucks are, they don't go inside the building — and it's a secure building; it's not that someone can get in there off the street."
Police Chief Richard S. Tamburini supported Polisena's contention during the Dec. 8 press conference — but fire union President Keith Calci called the mayor's statement "totally, unequivocally false."
Calci explained that the garage doors of Station #1 have been left open on numerous occasions, which could have allowed vandals access to the 2004 plaque.
"I can't tell you how many times I'd pull out of there and it doesn't close — that door could potentially stay open an hour, two hours while we're out on a call," Calci said.
A visit to the station on Dec. 9 [shown in the accompanying video] found the exterior entrance door unlocked, leading to a small foyer and a second interior door, which was locked. When a firefighter noticed a reporter in the foyer, he opened the door, allowed the reporter inside, and let the reporter view the area, unsupervised, for several minutes.
To the left of the interior door is a short hallway where the 2004 plaque, which has plastic letters mounted on an etched leather surface, is hung on a wall near the station's public restroom. At the end of the hall is an unlocked red door that leads to the garage bays.
Police are continuing their investigation into the incident; Deputy Chief David DeCesare confirmed during an interview today that there had been no report about the vandalism filed with the police department before Dec. 7.


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Wolves Weekly Press Notes for March 31
With two wins last week, the Wolves now need just three more points to clinch their 16th playoff berth in franchise history; Chicago has nine games (5H/4A) remaining in the regular season and plays all of them against Midwest Division opponents as they sit six points behind Grand Rapids with two games in hand for the top spot.
Wolves upended in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. --- The Chicago Wolves did not have one more rally in them as they forged a third-period tie before falling 6-3 to Rockford on Sunday afternoon in an Illinois Lottery Cup contest at the MetroCentre.
Wolves repulse Monsters with another late rally
Rosemont, Ill.---The Chicago Wolves reeled off three unanswered third-period goals to force overtime and claimed the 5-4 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters during a six-round shootout Saturday night at Allstate Arena.
Week In Pictures
This week in pictures features photos from the home games against Rockford, Grand Rapids and Lake Erie.
Wolves' fierce rally pierces Lake Erie
Rosemont, Ill.---The Chicago Wolves scored two goals in the final 3:04 of regulation to force overtime and then claimed the shootout to earn a 6-5 triumph Wednesday night at Allstate Arena.
Wolves Weekly Press Notes for March 24
Chicago continued to gain ground in the Midwest Division last week by earning five of six points, including two on Sunday against first-place Grand Rapids to split the season series 5-5-0-0; following Wednesday's and Saturday's contests against Lake Erie, the Wolves will exclusively face intra-division opponents to finish the regular season as they play Milwaukee four times and Rockford and Iowa each three times.
Five fast goals power Wolves past Grand Rapids
Rosemont, Ill.---The Chicago Wolves reeled off the first five goals in the opening 25 minutes and withstood a Grand Rapids fusillade to earn a 6-2 victory in an important Midwest Division matchup Sunday afternoon before 11,388 at Allstate Arena.
Wolves outlasted by IceHogs in shootout
ROCKFORD, Ill. --- Goaltender Matt Climie kicked out 31 shots and three of five in the shootout, but the Chicago Wolves ultimately fell to the Rockford IceHogs 2-1 in the extra session in Saturday night's Illinois Lottery Cup game at the MetroCentre.
Week In Pictures
This week in pictures features photos from the home games against Texas and the Skates Mates Kids Club Party.
He may be a skilled skater with almost five seasons of professional hockey under his belt, but Chicago Wolves right wing Shane Harper's first whirl around the rink did not go as smoothly.
Wolves Weekly Press Notes for March 17
Chicago's franchise-record home point streak ended at 17 this weekend with a 3-0 loss to the Western Conference-leading Texas Stars on Saturday at Allstate Arena, closing out a 15-0-2-0 run that began on Dec. 8; the Wolves bounced back to earn a point on Sunday, avoiding their first back-to-back home regulation losses since Nov. 23 and 27.


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Anyone who's interested in stamp collecting or the history of the U.S. postal system will enjoy a visit to the National Postal Museum in Washington. It's small but there's a lot to see and do, including interactive displays, movies, story time for children and arts and crafts projects.
WHAT YOU SEE: Ever heard of the Pony Express? This was the central route in 1860 to carry mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California on horseback. The museum has a Pony Express exhibit that shows the route and also artifacts such as a saddlebag that messengers used on their horses for mail.
An exhibit on postal inspectors shows the history of these "special agents" and their role in ensuring that the mail moves securely and swiftly throughout the country. They investigate crimes against the mail as well as post office robberies and employee assaults. You'll learn about the Anthrax attacks and letter bombs. On display are a Tommy Gun carried by inspectors in the 1920s, a Gooseneck Crime Scope to identify altered documents and evidence from fibers to fingerprints. There's also a Hazmat suit used during the Anthrax investigation on display. One of the more interesting aspects of the exhibit is a mail bomb mock-up of a cigar box bomb mailed in 1936. The exhibit also features the handcuffs used in Ted Kaczynski's (the Unabomber) arrest. There's also a section on how inspectors examine bomb materials.
The museum is full of interactive displays, including one on how to match fingerprints with a magnifying glass and the challenge of matching photos to "wanted" posters. You can even try to forge a signature with a mag pen and gel board.
There's also an extensive exhibit on the history of stamps with thousands of interesting and artistic stamps on display.
You'll also notice phone numbers on small displays near the exhibits and artifacts. You can call these numbers on your mobile phone to hear more info on what you're looking at.
GOOD FOR KIDS: The National Postal Museum is great for kids. Owney the dog, which was the postal service mascot in the 1800s, is on display and kids will love seeing all his medals. There's a big rig where kids can sit and pretend to drive. There's also story times and arts and crafts projects on the weekends. The kids will also get a kick out of the interactive displays even if they don't fully understand them.
GIFT SHOP: The National Postal Museum has a small gift shop where you can buy books like the "100 Greatest American Stamps," a mystery stamp bag full of 500 unsorted, unpicked stamps and stamp collecting albums. And of course you can buy stamps at the small post office next to the gift shop.
WHERE: The National Postal Museum is at 2 Massachusetts Ave., NE. , near Union Station and the Senate side of the U.S. Capitol building.
HOURS OF OPERATION: The museum is open seven days a week, except Dec. 25, from 10 AM to 5:30 PM.
COST: Free.
PARKING: Metered street parking is available near the museum and garage parking is available at Union Station.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: The closest Metro stop is Union Station on the red line. Follow signs for the Massachusetts Avenue exit.
WEBSITE/TELEPHONE NUMBER: National Postal Museum website; 202-633-5555
TOURS: The museum offers docent-led tours daily at 11 AM and 1 PM. Tours meet at the information desk but are based on docent availability.
UPCOMING CHANGES: William H. Gross, the founder of PIMCO, donated $10 million to the museum to create a 12,000 square foot gallery. Set to open in 2013, the gallery will house philatelic rarities.
WHAT'S CLOSE BY: Union Station and the U.S. Capitol building.


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Officer Troy Hokanson stopped a pickup truck for a traffic violation one morning last week and found that the driver of the vehicle did not have a valid license.
Officer Hokanson issued the driver a citation for the violation and allowed the driver to park his pickup truck rather than have it towed, since the driver's residence was only a short distance away. Officer Hokanson released the driver at 10:34 a.m., advising him not to drive again until he obtained a valid license. The driver walked away and Officer Hokanson returned to his patrol duties.
At 10:48 a.m., Officer Hokanson observed a car traveling down the roadway with the driver who he had just released now driving the car. Officer Hokanson confirmed that it was the same individual and stopped the car. The driver was issued a second ticket and this time Officer Hokanson towed and impounded his car.


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If you're looking for a job—particularly if you're unemployed—it's easy to fall into the trap of applying for any and every job opportunity that comes your way. More often than not, this wastes an enormous amount of time and can be both frustrating and demoralizing.
Finding the right job requires focus. Creating a job search plan helps you to evaluate your skills, values, and interests and match them with open positions in your field. Moreover, a good job search plan ensures that you have everything ready and in place to stand out from the crowd and make an outstanding impression on any prospective employer.
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In a workshop prior the regular meeting of the Dorchester School District Two board Monday, members toyed with the idea of a voter referendum to raise money needed for future and current needs through a one-cent sales tax.
Superintendent Joe Pye repeated several times: "We're just getting (a referendum) out on the table."
The district estimated that current and future facility needs are about $241 million.
While a referendum is not a certainty, now is the time to "strike while the iron's hot; you can't let it cool down," Pye said. According to Pye, construction and building costs are at an all-time low, helping make future needs feasible on a tight budget.
"We are getting significantly further and further behind," Pye said. "We will be criticized in the future."
Speaking at the workshop was Richland School District Two Chief Financial Officer Robert Davis. His district successfully passed a referendum to obtain a $306 million in 2008, in addition to other funds over the last decade.
"(Richland Two) is the district that we often compare ourselves to but there's a lot more money there," Pye said. He added that with their successful referendums, the district is $600 million ahead of Dorchester Two.
Davis gave a presentation on how his district got the votes needed. The last Dorchester Two referendum was for $192 million and it failed in a March vote four years ago, according to Pye.
If Dorchester Two decided to embark on a referendum, Davis suggested they begin courting the public in January, hold the vote along with the 2012 presidential election and make a final push starting in September.
While the district seemed to be exploring a referendum as an option, there was no mention of other funding options for the needed projects during Monday's workshop. However, Pye called the workshop "one of many."
Break-down of Dorchester Two identified facility needs
Unfunded facility needs, such as repairs and rennovations: $43.9 million
New East Edisto schools: $19.5 million
Other new schools, including Pine Trace and Pine Hill): $197 million


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Who says you have to live out in the country to experience farm life?
Urban micro-farmers and Morningside neighbors George Andl and Linda Pogue enjoy fresh eggs and honey right from their own back yard.
With three thriving bee hives, and a chicken coop with four laying hens, George and Linda delight in sharing their bounty with lucky friends and neighbors. "This year we harvested about 40 jars of capped honey" says George. "That's the prized honey in the comb."
The hens, affectionately known as the virtue sisters, have their own website. "They're our pets really." explains George as he proudly points to the pastel colored eggs gathered that morning.
If you'd like to get up close and personal with George and Linda's birds and bees, be sure to sign up for the 4th annual Urban Coop Tour scheduled for Sept. 24 and 25 from noon to 5pm. And, to learn more about honey and bee keeping, visit George's blog bee surprised.
In the mean time, here's a delicious way to enjoy fresh eggs and honey:
Dutch Pancake with Honey Butter
(Serves 4)
6 tablespoons salted butter, softened and divided
4 tablespoons honey, divided
2 ½ cups sliced apples
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch cayenne pepper
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
¾ cup half and half
3 large eggs, left at room temperature for 30 minutes
2/3 cup all-purpose flour (not self-rising)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons honey in a small sauce pan over low heat or in a microwave, and then set aside.
Put a rack in the middle of your oven and crank it up to 425⁰.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Stir in the apples, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne and ¼ teaspoon salt. Saute over medium heat until apples are just beginning to softened, about 5 minutes. Stir gently to make sure they're not sticking. Pour fruit mixture and lip-smacking liquid into a bowl and set aside.
Wipe skillet clean, drop in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then pop it in the oven until piping hot and sizzling, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients (don't forget the salt!) in a blender until smooth.
Remove skillet from oven and carefully swirl it to evenly distribute the melted butter. Pour in the egg mixture, and then spoon in the apples and juice.
Bake until golden brown and puffy, about 17- 20 minutes. Serve immediately with warm honey butter.
(This dish goes particularly well with grilled sausage. I'd recommend chicken, but that could spark a philosophical discussion...)


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A male victim is in critical condition Wednesday morning after his vehicle struck a dump truck on Route 1.
The accident was reported at 6:07 a.m. this morning. Police said a man driving north on Route 1 in a 2004 Kia Sportage struck the rear of dump truck between Independence Way and Ridge Road.
The victim was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick where he is in surgery for critical injuries, according to police spokesman Sgt. Jim Ryan.
Route 1 north was shut down to one lane for about two and a half hours as the accident was investigated. Police said traffic was backed up almost three miles on the northbound side of Route 1 and about one-half mile on the southbound side.
This story will be updated as information becomes available.
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Pet's name: Saki
Saki's age: 8 years old
About Saki: "Saki is a very handsome, fluffy Siamese boy," according to the Friends of Shelter Animals for Cobb County Facebook page. "Very shy at the shelter which is so common for the Siamese, they kind of shut down in this environment, it's sad. But he's sweet and will be fine once back in a home."
Saki's vaccinations: He is up to date on shots and neutered. Upon adoption, he will be combo tested and microchipped.
How can I adopt Saki: For more information, please call Cobb County Animal Control at 770-499-4136. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The shelter is closed on Mondays and holidays. When calling the shelter about Saki, use ID No. 550795.


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Riley Hospital for Children
BJ Yoho is one of the most motivated kids you'll ever meet. With an ear-to-ear smile, BJ is eager to bring joy into other kids' lives.
Dubbed "BJ Claus" by his friends and family in Greene County, BJ makes a difference for other patients at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health by doling out toys at Christmas.
At 10 this morning, BJ will deliver a personal record of 1,600 new toys underneath the tree in the Riley Simon Family Tower main lobby in Indianapolis.
Born with spina bifida, BJ knows the halls of Riley Hospital for Children like the back of his hand. BJ describes Riley Hospital as his "second home."
It is a place that encourages him daily to "never give up hope." He received his first surgery at Indiana's only nationally ranked and comprehensive children's hospital less than 24 hours after he was born. Since then, BJ has overcome 16 additional surgeries and the amputation of his right leg.
His courage and determination to help others despite serious medical obstacles is why Riley Children's Foundation selected BJ as the 2012 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion for Indiana. As the Riley Hospital representative, he united with champions from each state and traveled to Washington, D.C., and Walt Disney World.
For the last three years BJ has united teachers, businesses and church groups around Bloomfield in the toy drive.
In 2011, he set a new record by collecting 638 toys. This year, he far exceeded his goal of 1,000 toys thanks to contributions from his hometown school, Eastern Greene Elementary, and support from Bloomfield Elementary and Lakeview Elementary in Bloomington.
"Despite his challenges, BJ never loses his permanent smile and desire to serve others," said Blaine Yoho, BJ's mother.
Chris White, who owns three Ace Hardware stores in Indianapolis and Kohl's Department Stores, will also deliver several hundred gifts on Monday in BJ's name.
Riley Children's Foundation supports Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Camp Riley and the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home.
Each year children from all 92 Indiana counties turn to Riley Hospital and its regional clinics throughout the state more than 230,000 times.


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Live Oak — just one small item. Thank you Mr. Bashaw for all the hours you have put out on the job and talking with the employees and finding out just what they do need to do that job for the PEOPLE not for just yourself. We have no place for greed or self appointed agenda's to shut Suwannee County off from the World.
'THANK YOU' to our Commissioner Jason Bashaw. I needed help and he immediately took action to help me fix the problem. Suwannee County is fortunate to have him on the Board of County Commissioners. Please keep up the great work that you do for us and for making Suwannee County a great place to live and work.
The restored store fronts on Howard Street and sections of Ohio St. look great. Live Oak leaders I'm proud of the progress you're making downtown. The 2 buildings demolished are a blessing in disguise. The space offers a new list of possibilities.
The first day of school and my 10th grader was not issued ANY text books. I was told there was no class work and no homework. Sounds like a GREAT start of a new year. :( It makes one wonder whether or not all classes in all Suwannee County schools operate similarly.
The wife and I have been out west on vacation for a couple of weeks. Absolutely enjoying ourselves and the folks out here are friendly and happy. Just went to the democrat online. Ended up on the rant and rave page. I'm extending my trip for another week.
The property assessments have dropped yr after yr -- slaughtering our property values -- now they want to raise the mileage because of lost tax dollars which is due to them lowering the assessments ------CROOKED !!! I hope everyone stands up and fights it -- why should we have our tax rate raised and values at almost half what they were


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Mohona: Estuaries of Desire
Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
"Ananya Dance Theatre and The O'Shaughnessy
"Mohona: Estuaries of Desire"
The O'Shaughnessy will present "Mohona: Estuaries of Desire" as part of Women of Substance at St. Catherine University, Sept. 20-21, 2013.
Created as a multi-disciplinary, total theater experience that invites audience participation, "Mohona" relates stories and layers images of women's work and lives in relation to water to reflect and pose questions about access to this natural resource and the systemic violence against people that results when it is subject to private control.
Audience members will be invited to participate in the performance by contributing a wish, a memory, a thought, or a prayer to the metaphoric river, and to join the dancers in the final Procession movement – led by the four goddess lanterns – on stage and throughout the theater in a metaphoric call to action.
Choreographed by Minnesota's Ananya Chatterjea with an original score by composer Greg Schutte, "Mohona" will feature collaborative elements by vocalists Ndosi and Pooja Goswami Pavan, lighting designer Mike Wangen, and costume and set designer Annie Katsura Rollins.
Schedule and Tickets
Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21. 8p.m. The run-time is approximately 90 minutes without intermission.
Tickets: $27, $22, and $17 for adults; $2 off for seniors and children, and alumni, faculty, and staff of St. Catherine University and University of Minnesota. $10 day of event rush for college and high school students.
Tickets will go on sale May 6, 2013. Call The O'Shaughnessy at 651.690.6700 or visit www.theoshaughnessy.com.
The O'Shaughnessy is located on the campus of St. Catherine University at 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
Photo Credits
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2004 Randolph Ave
St. Paul Minnesota 55105United States
(651) 690-6700
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Location: Ukanafun Local Government occupies the Eastern Niger Delta fringes and is drained by Qua Iboe River. The area is located on the National map between latitudes 4° 28` and 4° 33` North and longitudes 7° 30` and 7° 50` and bounded by Etim Ekpo in the East and in the West and Abak Local Government Area in the South.
Representative: Hon. Okon Joseph Uwah
ChairmanElder Aniekan Slmon AkpanHe was born in 1957 in Ikot Oku Usung in Ukanafun Local Government Area.
He attended the Northern Ukanafun Government School, Nkek Idim from 1963 to 1969. From 1971 to 1975, he attended St. Augustine`s Secondary School, Urua Inyang in Ika Local Government Area. He gained admission into the University of 1I0rin in Kwara State in 1978 and graduated with B.Sc (Education and Biology) in 1982. He won the Department Prize in Curriculum, and the Federal Government Academic Merit Award, University of Illorin.
Elder Akpan also taught for years at the Community Secondary School, Nkek in Ukanafun in 1983 where he worked till 1986 when he became the vice-principal. He later worked at Comprehensive Secondary School in Ikpe Annang, where he served as Principal, 1988 to 1989. He was vice-principal at Community Secondary School, Nung Ita, Ikot Ibrltam In Oruk Anam LGA. Between 2004 and 2007, he served as Principal, Special Grade, at the Community Comprehensive High School, Ntak Afaha.
PeopleAs other Annang speaking Local Government Areas, the people of Ukanafun are of the Annang stock.
PopulationMalesFemalesTOTAL:62,06564,968127,033* Source: 2006 National Census
Re-activation of Nsehe Water Project.
Renovation of Health block in the council the Ukanafun LGA
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Training of thirty youths In Industrial safety
Training of 200 youths In Information and communication technology (ICT)
Training of 100 youths at Eket and Aba In welding and pipe fitting
Renovation of Office blocks.
Provision/reticulation of water at Secretariat
Grading of Nsehe-Urua John- Ukanafun Edem Inyang Road.
Provision of motor bikes to assist PHCN
Provision of furniture to Nigeria Police Force
Provision of motor bikes to assist health staff during immunization
Donation of generating plant to paramount ruler
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Natural ResorcesCrude oil deposits, sand and clay, palm produce and timber in certain parts.
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Ben Tinsley
Jacksonville Daily Progress
Attorneys with the Lon Morris College bankruptcy estate are suing former college president Miles McCall and members of the former LMC board of trustees in federal court — alleging mismanagement that effectively destroyed the institution.
"McCall and the Board Defendants should now be held responsible for their
grossly negligent, improper, and financially devastating actions," reads the action filed Aug. 29.
The estate's demand from the defendants? The lawsuit specifies, "damages for the board defendants' breaches of fiduciary duty in an amount to be determined at trial." But the number listed on a heading page lists a "2" and 10 accompanying zeroes — as in $20 billion.
The 31-page LMC complaint names as defendants former board members Gene Brumbelow, Bill Wagner, Frank Ashcroft, Bob Staton, Windol Cook, Helen Dubcak, June Deadrick, Jim Crawford and Mark Brown.
Brumbelow said Tuesday he was unaware any suit had been filed.
"We had been expecting for something like this to happen down the road, but you're the first person to tell me anything like this actually did," Brumbelow said during a brief phone interview. "This is totally new to me."
However, former board member Helen Dubcak said the lawsuit, to her, is ironic because she believes LMC should have remained open. She said she believes the board president was unwisely convinced to close its doors by LMC bankruptcy estate Plan Agent Dawn Ragan.
"I fought closing it tooth and nail — and in many ways I'm still fighting it," she said. "I always thought doing that was the most ridiculous thing I'd ever heard. We had always been in debt. It never should have closed."
McCall — who is currently involved in two other lawsuits alluding LMC fiscal mismanagement — responded to a Tuesday interview request from a Jacksonville Daily Progress reporter with, "I cannot comment on pending legal issues. Thank you."
Ragan also did not return a request for interview Tuesday.
The action lists the current LMC attorneys as representatives of the Dallas law firm Munsch, Hardt, Kopf & Harr PC — specifically represented in court by Phil C. Appenzeller, Michael C. Lee, and Joseph J. Wielebinski Jr. None of the three returned phone calls or messages for comment Tuesday.
The LMC estate previously had been represented in court by McKool Smith, PC of Houston. But that firm — along with its most visible attorney Hugh M. Ray III — handed the reins over on June 19.
The suit states that before its dissolution, Lon Morris was the oldest existing two year college in Texas, having survived two World Wars and the Great Depression.
"But, Lon Morris could not survive Dr. Miles McCall," the suit reads. "Indeed, the fiduciary failings, incompetence, mismanagement, gross negligence, and cover-up of McCall and certain members of Lon Morris's Board of Trustees would ultimately destroy Lon Morris and cause millions of dollars in damages to the institution that they were entrusted with protecting."
The suit alleges McCall, who served as president from 2005 to 2012, was required under the law to act with "complete candor" on Lon Morris's be half — failing miserably in that regard.
The suit alleges McCall caused well over $20 million in damages to Lon Morris, inflicting the following damage:
• Encouraging Lon Morris's Board of Trustees to authorize a secured loan transaction with
Amegy Bank in 2006, which included a side agreement swapping the floating rate of interest provided for in such loan with an obligation to pay Amegy a fixed rate of interest. The detriment was extra interest payments over what the loan would otherwise have paid — costing the an additional $1 million.
• Improperly using certain endowment funds — from the $1.017 million Long Endowment — for operational expenses and not disclosing these actions to his board.
• Executing an unauthorized wraparound real estate lien note with Tilley, LLC in excess of $6 million to replace an existing lease with Tilley, when doing so significantly increased Lon Morris's secured debt and its overall liability exposure in the event of a default.
• Refinancing existing debt facilities with Texas National Bank without authority and imprudently pledging Lon Morris's valuable mineral interests as collateral for a loan that would almost certainly be in default—and did result in default—soon thereafter, costing LMC at least, $400,000.
• Failing to collect approximately $1 million in tuition from students who were allowed to take classes, earn credit for those classes, and-or graduate. Plus:
• Destroying Lon Morris's value by implementing a grossly negligent business plan that included unlimited student population expansion that would cause debt and grievous expense beyond the ability to pay. Additionally, adding programs such as football, hospitality, and agriculture when the addition would require massive expenditures well beyond the remedy of any increase in revenues.
• Grossly mismanaging the estate, taking unauthorized actions, and not disclosing crucial information in a manner that devalued Lon Morris by millions of additional dollars — including $8 million to $10 million million in accreditation value alone.
• Engaging in McCall's grossly negligent conduct, unauthorized actions, and nondisclosures also exposed Lon Morris to another $17 million in claims filed in the bankruptcy case by Sam Houston State University (the alternate beneficiary of the Long Endowment) and the Texas Attorney
General for violating the public trust.
In regard to the alleged improper actions of the LMC board of trustees, the lawsuit essentially blames members for allowing Dr. McCall to to commit the aforementioned actions, contributing to the millions in subsequent damages he is alleged to have caused.
"The Board Defendants were required to act in Lon Morris's best interest and supervise McCall's actions, including by authorizing financial and endowment transactions made outside of day-to-day operations," it states. "The Board defendants breached their duties to Lon Morris during McCall's tenure."


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By Gary Fauber
Assistant Sports Editor
The premier series of the season in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference — at least on paper — will take place before spring even starts.
Concord will host Seton Hill this weekend in a battle of preseason picks to win their respective divisions. The teams will play a seven-inning doubleheader starting at noon Saturday, and the finale will be a single nine-inning game, also at noon, at Concord's Anderson Field.
"It's good to see where you are early," Mountain Lions coach Andrew Wright said.
The Lions are 5-8 after getting swept last weekend at Shippensburg. No shame there — the Raiders are the No. 1 team in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region and No. 20 in the nation.
In the Griffins, Concord will face perennially one of the top teams in the conference. Seton Hill, the 2010 league champion, has appeared in three straight Atlantic Region tournaments.
"I know they can pitch," Wright said. "That's for sure."
Seton Hill returns 2012 WVIAC Pitcher of the Year Alex Haines. The junior left-hander has not been involved in a decision and has a 4.22 earned run average in two starts thus far, a year after he went 7-2 with a 4.24 ERA and 108 strikeouts and just 38 walks in 70 innings.
But the Griffins, who were 3-3 going into today's doubleheader with Clarion, are about more than just arms. They are batting .294 as a team, averaging 5.5 runs per game early in the season.
"They are the definition of a good baseball team," Wright said. "They pitch well and they do enough offensively to beat you. The way to defense that is to pitch well on your end and do some things offensively."
Concord is getting plenty of both.
The offense is led by Josh Wenger (.433, 12 runs batted in) and Bret Blevins (.417, 15 runs scored). First baseman Joey Miller is hitting .314 and leads the team with four home runs and 20 RBIs.
Miller is in his first season with the Mountain Lions after transferring from Frederick (Md.) Community College.
"He has been a nice addition to the middle of our order," Wright said. "It's nice to have that kind of presence in your lineup. And of course Bret Blevins is playing like he is capable."
Junior Ryan Weatherholtz (1-1, 5.28) and Tyler Coyle (1-1, 6.97) have bolstered the rotation to this point. Coyle will get the nod in the second game. The Game 1 starter will be Drew Spear (0-2, 8.24), while junior Tyler Zimm (1-1, 6.48), an Oak Hill graduate, will start the third game.
Wright said the most noticeable improvement is in the bullpen. Tim Leather is 2-1 with a 3.09 ERA in six relief appearances. Will Zuspan, a junior out of Wahama who made a name for himself when Concord rolled to the 2011 tournament championship, has a 2.08 ERA in five appearances.
"We are going to be able to hold more leads than we have in the past," Wright said, adding that Oak Hill alumnus Dustin Nuckels "will be a big-time guy for us out of the bullpen."
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On Sunday, March 29, we buried two of our dogs. On Tuesday, March 31, we rushed our third dog to Dr. Hardt. Sassy and Big Red died from arsenic poisoning. After four days of intensive care by Dr. Hardt and Erin, Maggie survived.
Another neighbor living on ACR 2101 lost two dogs due to this same horrible death. They had been poisoned with a bag of dog food laced with arsenic left in their yard. None of these dogs were a threat to anyone. They were all loved pets who did not deserve such a painful death.
I have reported this to Dan Watkins with the Sheriff's Department and it is being investigated. This is a felony charge. We all have children and grandchildren that play in this area. You could have inadvertently caused the death of an innocent child. Think how much worse that would have been.
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Check out a little retail sunshine.
The weather finally got a little better in April, which helped retailer's sales even as the economy stayed week, according to Planalytics.
"While April 2008, on a national level, may have been an 'average' month in terms of temperature — the weather helped unleash pent up demand, improving sales in the Northeast, Midwest and the Ohio Valley," the consulting firm said.
The company, which provides weather information for businesses, said home centers, restaurants and softline retailers all showed positive year-on-year gains.
It called out Bon-Ton, Dress Barn, Family Dollar and Lowe's as having the strongest sales gains.
"While the economy remains sluggish, the weather has certainly done its part this month to improve business' fortunes," said Scott Bernhardt, Planalytics Chief Operating Officer.
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The last eight weeks have been a beautiful blur.
I'm not sure if or when I'll blog again.
"In 1998 Dr. Gary Kaplan, the CEO of Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle received some bad news about his hospital. It was losing money. So Dr. Kaplan started studying how other hospitals were being run to see if there was a better way to manage his hospital. He scoured the country, looking for a hospital with a management system worth adopting, but he never found one. Instead he ended up in Japan. At a Toyota factory.(Bold emphasis mine.)
When Dr. Kaplan told his staff they would be changing everything about the way they operate and the changes were based on a car company and that doctors and nurses should refer to their new teachers as "sensei," the response was less than ideal.
This entire, multiyear overhaul started with a ball of blue yarn. The staff met with a Toyota Production System sensei and he took out the ball of blue yarn and a map of the hospital and told the staff to trace the path a cancer patient would take on a typical visit for chemotherapy treatment. When they were finished, it was an immensely powerful visual experience for everyone in the room. They all stared at this map with blue yarn snaking all over the place, doubling back on itself and making complicated twists and turns from one end of the building to the other. They understood for the first time that they were taking their sickest patients, for whom time was their most precious resource, and they were wasting huge amounts of it."
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Combining elements of South African dance with structured steps based on the forms of letters and numbers, the hottest fitness craze in Europe has made its way to South Brunswick.
Monmouth Junction's New York Sports Club is at the forefront of bringing Bokwa to America. Participants in the Bokwa class draw letters and numbers with their feet while performing a cardio workout routine to popular music. The program is structured so any age group can participate and thrive in the program.
"This is something that was new and upcoming in an industry where people always want to know the next greatest thing and be on the cutting edge of the latest routine," said Bokwa instructor Giancarla Pozzo. "What interested me about Bokwa was that it's so easy to follow, but still has the element of dance people like in class. They don't want to come into a group environment and think about exercising or be overwhelmed with choreography. Bokwa combines a consistency of steps while it adds fun and dance that helps people forget they're working out."
Bokwa was developed by Los Angeles based fitness personality Paul Mavi, who met Pozzo while visiting a Zumba class she was teaching at NYSC. Mavi offered to teach Pozzo the Bokwa program and flew her out to England to see it in action. Bokwa now ranks behind only Zumba in terms of popularity in Europe, but NYSC was the first gym in New Jersey to offer the program as Pozzo is one of two registered Bokwa instructors in the Northeast.
"Basically we write letters and numbers on the ground and everyone adds their own personal swagger," Pozzo said. "Everyone is able to add their own flavor to the movements. When you see it, it looks harder than it is. But children are doing this all over the world."
Pozzo added that the ability to improvise individual movements allows Bokwa to be picked up by anyone from age 5 to 80-years-old.
"We have a 77-year-old in the class because Bokwa allows everyone to go at their own pace," she said. "We also have a 10-year-old that does it. It's easy to follow and is done to today's music, but people love that they can listen to their music writing simple letters, whether it be hip hop or classical. People can add whatever style they have and add their own flair, while the person next to them might be adding a different flair."
Pozzo noted that Bokwa also provides benefits beyond just exercise, as it also helps keep the mind active throughout the workout.
"It's a very cognitive class as you follow letters and numbers that are queued using sign language," she said. "There's a lot of cognitive effort and by the end of the class people have worked out their body and mind. As people get older they need to keep their mind active, so this is not the kind of class you can come into and be passive. You have to be active physically and mentally, which is unique to Bokwa."
Bokwa fitness is also spreading to schools, as the program is available for one free hour per week to any school that subscribes to the program. Pozzo said she is hopeful to bring Bokwa to the South Brunswick School District in the future.
With a workout that burns about 1,300 calories per session, Pozzo noted that Bokwa's flexibility allows all age groups and skill levels to participate without feeling inundated with dance moves that are difficult to master.
"There are a lot of good programs out there, but there's so much choreography that people get intimidated," she said. "One thing Bokwa offers that's different from other groups is that it's easy to follow and it's fun so everybody can do it. Dancers who want a really intense workout can get that, and people who want to come in and have a good time without as much intensity can do that too. I can teach the same class to those two types of people and they both can get the workout they're looking for."
NYSC offers two Bokwa classes per week on Thursdays and Sundays. Email Pozzo for more information on the class at firstname.lastname@example.com. Click here for information on Bokwa.
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Can you manage a software project and take your laptop away on a trip to hack? Yes—with these change-management skills.
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Running a factory with ISO 9001:2000 quality and just-in-time delivery means you have to collect a lot of data. Midwest Tool & Die keeps up using RTLinux and a PostgreSQL database.
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