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---- — This could be a banner year for the return of alewives to the North Shore. Although we are still early in the run, all indications are that the work being done by a host of different governmental agencies and volunteer organizations and the restrictions being put in place on the commercial take is really starting to pay off.
To put this into perspective it is important to understand the history. Using the Merrimack River watershed as an example, a cursory examination of the passage records tells the story. In 1983 and 1984 there were 4,794 and 1,176 herring and alewives counted at the dam in Lawrence. In the years 1987-1992 the numbers ballooned to 77,209; 361,012; 378,973; 254,242; 379,588; and 102,166.
Then the bottom dropped out. In 1993 the count went down to 14,027 with a low of only 51 in 1996. Since that time the counts have varied, ending with 740 in 2011 and 1,809 last year. However, this year the number has already risen to 16,799 with the migration far from being over.
Similar numbers are being reported on the Parker River at the Woolen Dam on Central Street in Newbury. Runs used to be as high as 20,00 a year there, but the counts have fallen to lower than 500 over the past few years. There have been at least 7,000 up the fishway this year with more coming every day.
Folks viewing the run from the Apple Street Bridge looking over Alewife Brook in Essex that runs out of Chebacco Lake report in that the fish are returning there in numbers as well. And, the tiny fish are coming into Annisquam River to the Little River trying to make their way up to the Lilly Pond.
"We are very happy with the results this year," said Joe Mckeon, Supervisory Fishery Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 'We are setting records in the Lamprey River and the rest of the rivers along the whole New England Coast seem to be experiencing a nice recovery.".
In a recent interview he told me of the history of the efforts of a whole lot of folks to get these runs back to balance all around the Gulf of Maine. Their role in the natural process was not well understood and competing interests served to almost destroy the runs. Dams, pollution, housing developments need for water, and commercial fishing all formed a perfect storm aimed at this little food fish so important to a whole host of predators.
For example, in the 1980's the St. Croix River in Maine that marks the New Brunswick/Maine border, played host to a run of more than 2.6 million alewives a year. Local smallmouth bass fishing guides and area locals without any supporting scientific data, convinced the Maine Legislature to close the passageways for them to migrate up river. Less than 1,000 fish got by.
"The return of alewives to the St. Croix River offers new hope for the health of the Gulf of Maine and its fisheries. The St. Croix can now become the largest alewife run in the nation, over time," said Lisa Pohlmann, Executive Director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine. "NRCM has been working to reopen this river to its native fish since 2001, to make this ecosystem whole again. As the alewife population rebounds, it will help rebuild Maine's groundfish stocks and supply bait for Maine's lobster industry, which is now importing expensive bait from away."
"In the early 1980's we started to transport alewives into Lake Winnisquam in New hampshire," McKeon continued. "They would grow there and then migrate down river to the ocean. In a a few years worth of work we saw the numbers rocket upwards. We stopped doing that and the results were the dismal returns in the 1990's."
"However, several years ago we started hauling alewives overland again and planting them in small ponds and brooks that feed the Merrimack River," he continued. "For example, we stocked 25,00 fish last year and have already planted over 10,000 fish this year and will be doing a lot more. We have found that putting them into big dam impoundments does not work very well. These fish seem to do best in small streams and ponds. I think we are starting to see the results of our efforts this year."
Alison Bowden, Director of Freshwater Conservation for The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts agrees with the need to expand the numbers.
"Alewives and blueback herring are really important to the health of our rivers," he said recently. "They're the connection between land and sea that keeps our ecosystems vibrant here in coastal New England."
Last summer, the Conservancy joined with partners to remove the Hopewell Mills Dam in Taunton, and researchers are already seeing fish return to reaches of the river which they have been unable to access since 1818. An underwater camera recently photographed the first alewife to pass the site this spring. This "pioneer" fish was soon followed by the early waves of the spring herring run, according to a research effort being jointly funded by the Conservancy and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.
During the past year, the New England Fisheries Management Council adopted new rules for commercial fishermen in the ocean to minimize river herring by-catch (unintended harvest) in the Atlantic herring fishery off the coast of northeastern states. A ruling by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on whether or not to list both species of river herring under the federal Endangered Species Act has yet to be acted on.
Local Fishing
The local fishing has been terrific. Cod and haddock fishing on Jefferies Ledge and other spots has yielded a lot of nice-sized fillets. Dropping clams deep is the ticket. Jigging will bring results, but there is no substitute for meat deep.
The striper fishing is really starting to pick up along the shoreline as the baitfish return. A lot of small keepers can be had especially during the last two hours of an outgoing tide. It is nice to see a lot of small stripers around. it is a sign of a healthy population.
Calendar of Events
The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG) recently put out an events calendar marking May and June as "Massachusetts Rivers and Wetlands Months" celebrating river- and wetland-related activities across the state.
The 2013 Massachusetts Rivers and Wetlands Months Calendar contains detailed information and links to more than 275 events in, along or about the rivers and wetlands of Massachusetts taking place from April 27 to July 4. Upcoming events include kayaking trips, riverside
picnics, canoe races, birding in salt marshes, fishing derbies, river
cleanups, overnight camping trips, and nature hikes. Most of these
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Ed Murray, Mayor
Megan Coppersmith (MO) (206) 684-8379
Statement from Mayor Ed Murray on the passing of Billy Frank, Jr.
SEATTLE - Mayor Ed Murray today issued the following statement on the passing of Billy Frank, Jr.:
"The Northwest lost a pillar of our community today with the passing of Billy Frank, Jr.
"Billy and I first met when I was a teenager and I was honored to have our paths cross on many occasions over the years. Billy was one of the great civil rights champions of our time and his legacy will live on through his great work, accomplishments, and constant commitment to fishing rights, social justice and equality for the Northwest Tribes.
"My thoughts and prayers are with Billy's family and everyone mourning his passing."
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How to Trick Out a Cheap Car
Low-cost leases and loaded gas guzzlers are out, but some luxuries are still affordable.
Corrected on 7/31/08: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that the Mazda3 lacks an MP3 jack.
Welcome to the new age of thrift. Thanks to $4 gas, those big, comfortable rides that were hits back in the olden days (like three years ago) cost too much to fuel. A sagging economy makes big purchases iffy, forcing people to hold on to aging cars longer. And now, with General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler drastically cutting back on leases, getting into a fancy new car every couple of years could end up being prohibitively expensive.
In other words, the party's over. We have to learn to live within our means.
Done crying? Good. Because it's really not that bad. A lot of car buyers end up paying way more than they should for gizmos they don't need. A few constraints on the pocketbook tend to produce much more disciplined shoppers. And automakers these days offer plenty of great cars in every price range, which means you don't need a loaded car to enjoy a luxuriant ride. Here's how to get the best car for the least amount of money:
Start with a strong set of standard features. Virtually every car these days comes standard with amenities like power windows and a CD player. The best vehicles—even economy cars—raise the bar higher than that. Here are some standard features you should insist on, no matter what the price range:
Electronic keyless entry should be a given. There should be an auxiliary audio jack for an iPod or MP3 player, so you don't need to worry about carting CDs around. Satellite radio compatibility should be built in, in case you decide you want to subscribe. In a hatchback or SUV, the rear seat should fold flat with one or two easy maneuvers, and in larger SUVs the rear seats should slide forward and back, to optimize legroom and cargo space. As for safety, look for vehicles that have antilock brakes, stability control, and side-curtain air bags standard.
As a rule of thumb, the freshest models have the most up to date features, because the latest gizmos are usually designed into the model at the beginning of its lifespan, typically five or six years. The newly designed Toyota Corolla, for instance, comes with an MP3 jack, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, curtain air bags, and many other standard features that used to be considered luxuries—for a starting price of less than $18,000. There's no MP3 jack on the Pontiac Grand Prix, by contrast, because it's an older design. A good way to figure out which standard features you should expect is to research the newest model in the category you're interested in, then make sure the car you end up buying measures up.
Buy a smaller engine. Obviously this will help save gas, but there are other advantages. On most models that offer a choice of engines, you can downgrade under the hood while still splurging in the cabin. The savings can be big. The top-of-the-line Honda Accord, for example, comes standard with leather upholstery, heated seats, dual climate control, and loads of other comforts, for just under $29,000. The V-6 engine averages about 22 miles per gallon. For about $3,000 less you can get the same interior features with a four-cylinder engine that averages about 24 mpg. That's a smart move for thrifty times.
Order options a la carte. The catch with some of the most popular options, like heated seats or a sunroof, is that they're often bundled into megapackages that include lots of stuff you may not necessarily want to pay for. To get heated seats on the Ford Fusion, for instance, you also have to pay up for the leather package and the sport appearance package, which aren't even available on the entry-level trim line. So if you're determined to have a warm butt, it will cost you at least $24,000—a hefty boost up from the base price of $19,000 or so. There's a similar premium for heated seats on the Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and Honda Accord. The Kia Optima is one car with a more reasonable option—a $700 package that bundles heated and power-adjustable seats along with a couple of other doodads.
It pays to shop around, but buyers should also be careful about buying a car that may not be one of their first choices just to get features configured the way they want. The best move may be doing without a few niceties that come with a high price tag and treating yourself to others that come cheaper. On many cars, a one-step upgrade from the base model to the next trim line adds lots of small extras that will make road trips easier, without too much extra cost.
Skip the most expensive options. The features that really drive up the price of a car are navigation and entertainment systems. Each can easily add $2,000 to the cost, and you often have to buy the most expensive trim line just to be eligible for these options. The GMC Acadia crossover, for instance, starts at about $31,000. But if you want a nav system, you have to upgrade automatically to a model that costs about $38,000—then pay for the option on top of that. Toss in the DVD player and the total cost is over $42,000.
For less than $500 combined, you could buy a portable navigation system and a DVD player and stick with the entry-level Acadia, saving more than $10,000. Or you could just tell your kids to read a book instead of watching a movie, like kids used to do back when gas cost $1 a gallon or so. The glory days needn't disappear totally.


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Hancock & Kelley – Friday, June 1st
John Hancock talks with Donna Eisenberg about a memorial fund for the family of 14-year-old Cameron Vennard; with ACLU's Tony Rothert and John Griesheimer, Presiding Commissioner for Franklin County, MO, about prayer in the Boardroom; with Col Tim Fitch about racial profilling on Mo.'s roads; with Cong. Lacy Clay about June 4th job fair; with Michael Symons and Prof. Alan Rosenthal about Gov. Chris Christie; and with Linda Killian about "The Swing Vote".
Gov. Christie Swings Through St. Louis
He was scheduled to headline three fundraisers, one for Congressional candidate Ann Wagner.
NJ Gov. Chris Christie Campaigns In St. Louis
Christie will headline the Missouri Republican Party's annual dinner Monday night.
NJ Governor Calls Quinn a 'Disaster'
A Quinn spokeswoman says the Illinois governor is focused on getting that state's finances in order and not making personal attacks.


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By Chase Rheam
Stillwater NewsPress
STILLWATER, Okla. —
An event combining skill, speed and form will take place at the Payne County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday.
The Cowboy Country Combined Driving Event is a fun annual event, said Jan Scott, a member of the Oklahoma Harness Horse Association.
"We've done it at the fairgrounds for about seven years," Scott said. "The fairgrounds has allowed us to build these permanent obstacles on the west part of the property."
Drivers are at the helm of two-wheel and four-wheel carriages as they participate in multiple events.
"It's one of the few events of its kind in this part of the country," she said.
The event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday in the dressage field.
"Dressage is in a very flat arena about 80 meters by 60 meters and a person driving can drive at different levels," she said. "The lowest level is called training. The next level up is preliminary and (then) intermediate. The difficulty gets greater. What you're looking for is the horse to be very responsive and very controlled; what horse people would call collected. You want to drive a given pattern that has been set out for you."
Horses would travel at various gaits including a walk, a trot and an extended trot. Accuracy and form are the key, Scott said. They will then continue on to the cones course.
The competition continues Sunday with a marathon.
"Carriage driving can get very dangerous," she said. "You can have a bigger wreck in a carriage than you can on a horse because of all the stuff. Safety is really stressed, especially in the marathon."
Scott said she would like to see more people attend the event this year.
"We'd love to have people come out and I would say the marathon is more fun to watch, but just to see horses doing something different is fun, I think," she said.
For more information, visit www.oklaharnesshorse.com.


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The Times-Tribune
This past week, my wife Carmen, my mother-in-law Linda, her friend Donnie and I attended two awesome Christian concerts so I thought I'd spend this time sharing them.
Last Saturday, we made the 90-mile trip up to Rupp Arena for Winter Jam 2013.
Arriving 15 minutes before the opening act, we found the place packed. A line of folks waiting to get in ran from the arena entrance all the way to the back parking lot. But the weather was nice and the line moved pretty quickly.
NewSong was the first group to take the stage. They were also the MC's of the event so one of the band members would come back out to introduce all the following acts.
Jamie Grace came out next and performed her fun, pop-style music about loving God. TobyMac, who wound up being the headlining act that night, also made a surprise appearance during Grace's set.
Sidewalk Prophets took the stage next. They sang a few songs including their popular hit "You Love Me Anyway," which everyone sang along to.
Before the intermission, the rocker group Red made their entrance. With them came a theatrical set of props and pyrotechnics that really lit up the stage and the arena. Me and Carmen enjoyed their songs but I think it was a bit too loud for Linda and Donnie. The best part was they announced their new CD was on sale in the concourse area for just $5. So as soon as their set was through, me and Carmen made a bee-line for their merchandise table.
Speaker Nick Hall then took center stage and spoke about the dangers of lyrics sung by several popular artists. He mentioned how artists like Katy Perry and One Direction sing about sex, drugs and alcohol which are negative influences on our youth.
The most inspiring part of Winter Jam happened next when singer Matthew West brought out Jordan Jeffers. Jeffers was actually a University of the Cumberlands athlete who overcame drug addiction after he let God take control of his life. One of West's songs, "Hello, My Name Is," is actually based on the life story of Jeffers. Being from Corbin, I found this truly awesome.
Finally, the headlining act TobyMac came out and I thought the roof was going to blow off Rupp Arena. He definitely knows how to put on a great show. His music is very cool and he combined that with backup dancers, his own dancing, backup musicians, DJ's and awe-inspiring pyrotechnics.
He closed out his set by bringing a bunch of children up on the stage with him as confetti fell from the Rupp Arena rafters. He has a hit song called "Steal My Show" and he definitely stole the show that night.
The second concert we all attended was actually right here in Corbin Thursday night at Immanuel Baptist Church.
It was called the Time's Not Waiting Tour and it featured Seventh Time Down, Abandon and the headlining act, Stellar Kart.
As I'm still familiarizing myself with contemporary Christian music, I actually hadn't heard of these bands before. But once I heard their music, I recognized many of their songs from the radio and was actually blown away by how great their songs were.
Seventh Time Down came out first and performed several Christian rock songs. Their CD, which Carmen and I bought, says they sound similar to Daughtry and Shinedown, which was pretty accurate. I actually think they're better and more enjoyable than those two artists though.
Following Seventh Time Down was the band called Abandon. And I've got to tell you, I think they are one of my new favorite bands. If you are familiar with popular Christian music, they have a couple singles on the radio called "Feel It In Your Heart" and "Live It Out." We bought their CD too and I've been singing those songs in my head ever since their performance.
They also mentioned how they are trying to raise money to produce a new album. If you want to help them out, they have a Kickstarter campaign going on right now at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/706129050/abandon-new-album. The more you donate, the more cool stuff they will send your way such as a free album download, autographs, T-shirts and more.
Finally, Stellar Kart took the stage and performed several rock songs as well — including a rock version of "A Whole New World" from the Aladdin soundtrack which they invited everyone in attendance to sing along with.
They were really great and wrapped up a fun night of Christian music.
Reflecting on these two nights of concerts, I first have to point out the great bargains they were. Winter Jam was only $10 a ticket while the local concert was just $5 a ticket.
At Winter Jam, it was awesome seeing Rupp Arena packed all the way up to the National Championship banners. We actually got stuck behind the stage but we still had a decent view. Plus it was worth it to see everyone — especially the kids — singing along and praising God.
The Time's Not Waiting concert was just as awesome to me considering these popular artists took time to do a concert right here in our backyard. I definitely enjoyed the music, it was fun seeing the youth in attendance jumping up and down with the songs, and I hope I get an opportunity like that again to see those great bands.
But more than just my enjoyment, I pray several lives were touched and changed for the better during all the praise and worship songs because that is what it's all about.
Brad Hall is the nighttime editor for the Times-Tribune. He can be reached at email@example.com


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Airborne Spectral hotometric Environmental Collection Technology Program
A partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Defense has led to the development of a suite of remote sensing instruments mounted in a small aircraft that can obtain detailed chemical information from a safe distance. Airborne Spectral Photometric Environmental Collection Technology (ASPECT) is an emergency response sensor package operated by the EPA. It provides first responders with information on possible chemical releases. The system is capable of accurately detecting and quantifying concentrations of specific chemicals in the air at levels that may present human health threats.
The EPA supports emergency first responders, such as local fire departments and hazardous materials teams, with actionable information in a form that is timely, useful and compatible with existing communication infrastructures. The ASPECT system, a rapid response system with requirements to be airborne in less than one hour, provides airborne chemical measurements and imagery directly to the local incident commander. ASPECT integrates infrared sensors that provide standoff detection sensing of chemical plumes, automated near real-time data processing, aerial photography and data communication via satellite. The image results are overlaid on standard maps and viewed using the Google Earth™ mapping service.
The ASPECT system is an integrated suite of passive remote sensing systems designed to detect, identify and map airborne chemical and nuclear hazards from a lowaltitude manned aircraft (Figure 1). The system provides a regional and national emergency response capability to support on-ground first responders, and it provides on-station support for nationally significant security events.
The system is composed of three primary sensors: an infrared line scanner (IRLS) developed by Raytheon to image gaseous plumes; a highly modified commercial Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer developed by the EPA to identify and quantify the composition of the plume; and a high-performance commercial gammaray spectrometer for radiological detection. In addition to these sensors, several high-resolution color digital cameras provide high-quality context imagery. All data streams are registered to map coordinates using global positioning satellite data.
This uniquely instrumented aircraft, based on the civilian twin turboprop Aerocommander, is used to monitor airborne environment conditions prior to and during significant events. Since 1998, ASPECT has been used by seven of the 10 EPA regions for more than 100 separate response actions, including:
- Forty-one emergency responses.
- Seven Department of Homeland Security (DHS) special event activity rating deployments.
- Nine DHS National Special Security Event deployments.
- Five Federal Emergency Management Agency activations.
- Twelve special projects.
These responses include:
- Monitoring the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Searching for dangerous rocket fuel and debris during the Columbia shuttle recovery.
- Assessing and monitoring damage from hurricanes Rita, Katrina and Ike (Figure 2).
- Performing overhead security for Rose Bowls® 2008–2011, Super Bowl® XLV, and the 2008 presidential inauguration.
- Monitoring the 2010 gulf oil spill (Figure 3).
- Monitoring air quality in the vicinity of Los Alamos during the summer 2011 New Mexico wild fires.
At present, the EPA and Raytheon are working together to develop a next-generation IRLS sensor that will significantly increase the system's detection and identification capabilities. This effort has been ongoing since 2006, and fielding is anticipated in 2012.
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3 out of 7 people found this review helpful:More Wasted PotentialThe Console Wars are a subject ripe for parody. (See Hyperdimension Neptunia, soon to receive its own anime.) This show seems to understand that, but then misfires in about as many ways as possible, appearing to be more like a grossly under-budgeted OAV series than a quarterly TV special. The animation is lackluster, the script skims over as many points as possible (while fleshing none of ...Read more
Far too short and ends abruptlyThey're fun enough to watch, but these three episodes basically feel like a rushed OVA to introduce a series.Read more
The concept is good, and if this were expanded on with an actual season then it could really turn into something good. As it is though, tons of characters were introduced and plot points touched upon, but nothing was done with any of them barely.
The final episode also leaves off in ...
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful:Yo man, amazing anime showYo man, amazing anime show,
I hope more episode come out, i cant wait. amazing drawing.,storyline, and characters look hot too. lol, does anyone know when are the other episode coming out? i hope it will come out soon, ill be waiting, but please answer my question if anyone knows
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful:Aoi Sekai No Chushin De is a decent anime.I dont mind if this is some "Copy" alike of other animes or mangas or whatever. I like it.
Its a little wierd Designed Fighting sceens so faar that lacks a little detail witch is my only complaint. However none of the big fights have realy arived yet. So When they hand out more episodes i'l know ^^
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful:The combat is awesome but the weird perversion seems weird.So far I like this series, the combat is good, the music is fitting.
The weird "fanservice" seems rather misplaced and forced. Its cringe worthy and I had to look away more than once because I honestly got embarrased on the writers behalf.
But all in all the combat is good, the story is engaging and I'm looking forward to more of this.
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful:Good show, could be betterIt's a comedy show. It's pretty funny. Not much to be said about it, but the plot is fine too. The characters are sort of dumb, but overall, it's good. There are many holes in the plot as if Sonic's dad was a general of an empire, I'm sure he'd know that at least.
2 out of 7 people found this review helpful:definatley not worth your timepretty much everything is bad about this anime. i barely got through the first episode, the writing is terrible and the story is really rushed. The characters are nothing special and the guy in the green robe is just god awful. his first 5 lines were all really bad sexual inuendos. the only good thing i can say is the story seems like it could be very interesting but i doubt the show will turn ...Read more
1 out of 5 people found this review helpful:I don't even know how to express this...The acting, story, and plot were all pretty awful in my opinion... I never write reviews, and the fact that I took the time to write this hopefully shows how much I dislike it as an anime.Read more
It's so over the top in everything that happens. It doesn't give background on the main character or what he is, and goes straight into talking about it. (Trying as best I can to not include any spoilers by ...
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful:Once every quarter?!That has to be my biggest hang up on this series, next year, by this time, barring any delays, we'll merely be at episode 6.
That being said, I'll probably still be watching by that time, not for any groundbreaking anything, but just for the rush of a combat anime of sega vs nintendo.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful:Aoi Sekai no Chushin deIf your into an anime that is super random! Its pretty much about a war between Sega and Nintendo and the charters in this anime are based from Sega and Nintendo. Its pretty funny to sit here and think to myself "OMG is that Mario?" Lol


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Tom James
Tribune Star Correspondent
Even though the Indianapolis Colts have depended heavily on its rookies and first-year players this season, they know the importance of Sunday's game at Kansas City.
The Colts are just one win away from clinching a spot in the AFC playoffs. Indianapolis, though, has been inconsistent away from Lucas Oil Stadium.
Even facing a 2-12 Chiefs team, the Colts -- to a man -- know that their job will not be an easy one.
"I think we realize what's on the table. If we can win, a chance to get into the playoffs," rookie quarterback Andrew Luck said Monday.
"I think we are excited about that opportunity and realize this is the biggest game we've played yet this year against from what we see on tape, on the offensive side of the ball, an unbelievable defense who plays hard, fast, physical. I think as far as the expectation, we understand if we win, playoffs. If we don't, I guess it's still there. But we want to win."
Luck understands that a loss to Kansas City would put the Colts into a must-win scenario against AFC South champion Houston on Dec. 30.
That's why Indianapolis' players and coaches would much prefer to handle their business on Sunday. The Colts expect the usual raucous crowd at Arrowhead Stadium.
"We are well aware, the older guys especially who have been there, of what kind of atmosphere it is," Luck voiced. "They have told us about it. We will prepare for elements as well, but as far as silent count, we've practiced it all year for every away game. We will continue to do that.
"Defensively, they play much better than their record indicates. One of the top defenses that I think we've faced all year. They play hard, they are fast, physical, they make plays. It's going to be a great challenge for us, offensively."
Outside linebacker Robert Mathis, one of the few remaining long-term veterans on the Colts roster, knows that Kansas City will throw everything at Indianapolis from an offensive standpoint as well.
"It's the NFL. You can't underestimate anybody. Last year, we were sitting in the same spot, not many wins, but at the same time we came to play each and every week," Mathis said.
"That's what they do. They get paid to do a job and they do it very well."
It will be the Colts' job to win and earn a playoff spot.
"The [playoff] atmosphere is alive and well, just knowing that we want to be playing in January. We want our coach, Chuck, to lead us out so that's a little extra added motivation," Mathis added.
Zbikowski upgraded – Strong safety Tom Zbikowski has not played for the last three weeks due to a shin injury. On Monday, interim coach/offensive coordinator Bruce Arians had ruled Zbikowski out of Sunday's game at Kansas City.
Arians, though, reversed himself on Wednesday. The former Notre Dame defensive back is now listed as questionable for the Chiefs game. He saw limited work in Wednesday's practice.
Injury list – Running back Delone Carter (ankle), inside linebacker Kavell Conner (hamstring), and center Samson Satele (ankle) will not play at Kansas City.
Sitting out Wednesday were inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman (thumb), outside linebacker Dwight Freeney (ankle), center A.Q. Shipley (knee) and nose tackle Martin Tevasue (illness).
Nose tackle Antonio Johnson (ankle), offensive tackle Winston Justice (biceps) and Zbikowski were limited in practice. Safety Joe Lefeged (knee) and Luck (knee) both fully participated in the workout.
Freeman watched practice from the sidelines but had his left hand wrapped. His status for Sunday remains undecided.


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I mean business about science fiction and geek culture.
Richard Branson, the chairman of Virgin Group, recently told CBS News, "In my lifetime, I'm determined to being a part of starting a population on Mars. I think it is absolutely realistic. It will happen."
As it happens, the goal of establishing a human settlement outside of Earth is an excellent idea, one that deserves our full attention: The expansion of the human race is the key to our growth as a civilization; in terms of economic growth, space will open up new resources that in turn will open new markets.
Jonathan Card, executive director of the Space Frontier Foundation, said, "Branson is leading the way to a great future. This is a perfect example of how an industry magnate can use their position on the shoulders of giants to point humanity to a better life for all of us instead of merely benefiting themselves."
There is little doubt that Branson, the founder of multiple companies, including a suborbital spaceflight company, Virgin Galactic, is a visionary. But contemplating any kind of human settlement on Mars, to use a cliché, is putting the cart before the horse.
Card said, "A colony will have to establish much of the infrastructure that a we have not yet built. It will take the kind of spacecraft we don't have yet to take constant trips, namely interplanetary craft that lives in space permanently. It's a whole classification of spacecraft we don't have that we know we need. That's going to entail shipyards, regular trips between the surface of the Earth and LEO shipyards, [and] more reliable landers…"
Before humans reach out as far as Mars (140 million miles away, on average), we need to establish a foothold closer to home. That foothold is known as "low earth orbit" (LEO), less than 1200 miles above the Earth.
LEO, not Earth, is the perfect place to develop the industry we need in order to make orbital spacecraft a viable business. It takes energy to achieve escape velocity, the speed at which an object can break away from Earth's gravity. If the spacecraft originates in space, it doesn't have to dedicate so much of its launch weight toward the fuel it needs to boost it out of the atmosphere. (For example, the Shuttle used over 3.5 million pounds of propellant, counting both the boosters and the main tank. By contrast, the cargo-bay payload was rated for a maximum of 65,000 pounds.)
There are engineering reasons too: Building spacecraft in orbit also avoids the dual problem of designing a vehicle that can both get out of Earth's gravity well and then also travel to another astronomical body. The best way to start is to use heavy lifters—vehicles dedicated to shifting freight into orbit, such as the Falcon Heavy—to put materials in LEO, then assemble the interplanetary craft in place. (As a precedent, the International Space Station was built this way.)
Once there are shipyards in LEO, Branson is one step closer to his goal.
Then there's the potential of building a homestead, not on Mars but the Moon. The Moon is only 238,000 miles away, and a trip takes a mere three days, compared to Mars' more extended flight time (The Mars rover Curiosity's journey took 254 days). Even if the Moon didn't have other possibilities for establishing a permanent presence, it's good practice for establishing an extraterrestrial outpost: tricky enough to require most of the same technologies, but close enough for help if anything goes wrong.
However, the Mars Society, a group of people dedicated to the colonization of Mars, points out on their website that Mars has a similar day-night cycle to Earth, more water than the moon, and a gravity that's closer to ours than the Moon has.
Branson sounds pretty amazing, and all of this being a high school dropout too ?? Not sure where all his knowledge and ideas came from, but I'm impressed. I wish him well with the "Virgin Galactic" venture and hope someday to be able to get on one of those flights. One of my dreams … go into space :)
Lynn in New Orleans, LA.
It's unbelievable that Elon Musk and Richard Branson are still selling these out-dated fairy-tales while world is whistling about Mehran Keshe (KesheFoundation.org) and his discovery which gives thousands of results in the period of last decade.
Burning fuel to overcome Earth's gravity is the past.
Lethal cosmic radiation is the past.
Living in non-1G environment anywhere in the space is the past.
Suffering from lethal diseases is the past.
Get real, stop dreaming and just implement two existing patents.
We could start transition of factories yesterday if current lobbies wouldn't protect their positions from virtual uncertainty.
Same Richard Branson who desperately wants to be written in the history has sadly turned down Mehran Keshe when Keshe applied for Branson's prize on cleaning atmosphere from CO2.
On the other side I am waiting on the list of Virgin Galactic for years and no commercial space flight has taken place until today.
Something is not right behind Sir Richard Branson.


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Ah, Valentine's Day. The holiday everybody loves to hate yet actively participates in. Everyone celebrates it in their own special way, whether that means begrudgingly buying your special someone an overpriced signifier of your affection or just sitting alone in the dark, wondering where it all went wrong as you hold a bouquet of dead roses...
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The paper cites several horrifying stories about head-on crashes in which the airbags failed to deploy and occupants died. After crunching numbers on thousands of fatal crashes, the paper's staff found a surprising number of deaths that might be blamed on faulty airbags. But the project went further and eliminated any that might be questionable and ended up with what the story calls a "conservative" estimate. If their methodology is correct, at least 1,400 people died from 2001 to 2006 in frontal crashes when their cars' airbags did not inflate at all.
While that number is disturbing, what we find more troubling is the paper's tales of investigations into faulty airbags that seem to drag on forever before a recall is issued, in at least one case, allowing more fatalities. And don't think your car is exempt. The story says all manufacturers have had reports of defective airbags.
These findings should not just scare, but also remind everyone not to count on airbags alone and reinforce the wisdom of buckling up.
Oh, by the way: before commenting that this is nothing but a sensationalistic story to sell papers, read the articles. These guys did tons of research and talked to former and current NHTSA employees, then produced a series of what read like balanced, level-headed journalism.
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The Edmond North Huskies scored six runs in the first two innings and never looked back on their way to defeating the Moore Lions 11-2 for the Oklahoma Class 6A state championship at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium on Monday.
Jordan Dixon led the Huskies from the circle as the senior allowed one run in the first and one in the third, but held the Lions scoreless after three innings.
The Edmond North offense gave Dixon more than enough cushion early, scoring six of their 11 runs in the first two frames.
Sheridan Bond led the game off with a single in the bottom of the first and stole second on the next pitch. Mattie Nordyke, daughter of head coach Rick Nordyke, drove Bond in the following at-bat with a double to deep, right-center field to tie the game 1-1. After two fly-outs to center, Dixon drove Nordyke in with a double to take the lead 2-1.
The Huskies' offense exploded in the second inning. Paige Bond led the frame off with a single before Kourtney Tanner drove her in with a double off the bottom of the left field wall. Later in the inning, Sheridan Bond and Nordyke reached on back-to-back singles and each scored on consecutive errors to make the game 5-1. Abby Taliaferro reached on an error and scored later in the inning as well.
North failed to score in the third inning, but pushed across two runs in the fourth. With two out Nordyke reached on an error and scored on a Taliaferro double in the following at-bat. Bridget White followed with an RBI single to extend North's lead to 8-2.
The Huskies again failed to score in the fifth inning, however, they scored three runs in the sixth to extend their lead to 11-2, ultimately giving them the 6A state title.
Nordyke led the sixth off with a double, her third hit of the contest. Taliaferro drove her in with a second straight double before Moore recorded the first out of the inning. Dixon contributed to the offense as well as the defense with a triple later in the inning, driving in Taliaferro for North's 10th run. Dixon scored later on an RBI groundout by Hannah Danielson, sewing up the game and the state championship for the Huskies.
North did not lose a game since dropping back-to-back contests at the Broken Arrow Tournament in late August.
"We didn't really talk about it much," Mattie Nordyke said of the streak. "We didn't want to jinx it. We just stayed loose out there."
"It feels great," assistant coach Jon Hunter said after the game. "I had some big shoes to fill with coach Nordyke, but I'm more excited for the girls. They really worked hard and played their guts out. I couldn't be more proud of them."
Rick Nordyke was suspended for North's final few games due to the Huskies playing too many games in the regular season.
"This is fantastic," Nordyke said after the win. "It's the greatest feeling ever. They've won 32 games in a row and they played with a lot of confidence. Edmond North is a fantastic school to be a part of right now, the athletics are great and the academics are as well. I'm extremely proud of our girls and their classmates."
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Job training for a fire control repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
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hi all just found your site a while ago thought i would join it, theres some great information and storeys/photos on here its awsome to see so many people with a love for these tractors, ive just brought a cub unsure of age yet as ive not picked it up but cant wait to do so. will get sum pics up of it hopefully, its not the prettiest thing but with some hard work i will bring it back to respectable condition.
chat to ya all soon
cheers Andrew
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Welcome! Enjoy your Cub.
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Hello Andrew, Welcome to the Forum. You'll find a wealth of information and help available here. We all like our Cubs!! Where in NZ do you live?
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Nice to see another member from Down Under
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thanks for the warm welcome , well a bit about me i live here in the waikato which is the heartland of dairy farming already got 2 other farmalls an A and a super FC (they both twice as old as me)but ive been a fan for a while now ,the A i was working on but its got major engine issues so its been put on hold for a while hopefully the cub wont give me that grief like i said before i will try and get sum pics up of it .
cheers Andrew
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Welcome Andrew,
Working on your cub might seam like work but as you continue it will be very enjoyable. If you follow Rudi's directions you can find any answer you might have if not just ask and someone will be glad to help. There are a lot of cub gurus here.
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Andrew: Welcome aboard.
Take a little time to play,you don't grow old as fast that way.
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Great to have another new member, a international one to boot welcome Andrew.
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Please tell us some things about your local area !!
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Welcome to the forum.
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Welcome to the best forum on the whole WWW!!! Tell us some more about your cub? Are there parts dealers in your area of the world that stock parts or do you have to ship them in from overseas? (sorry for the Naivety...I am a small town boy!)...
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The forum becomes more diverse. Welcome, Andrew, hope you enjoy your cub and the forum. Pete
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hello all, well its been a good day i picked the old girl up. iam a proud owner of # 131691 which makes it a 1951(thanks to this site for the info) i would have got a pic but it was dark when i got it home and into the shed so will get one asap. Hopefully overnight all that oil and lube ive sprayed everywhere should get things loose and maybe get her going tomorrow , iam not to sure of how long its been sitting they guy i brought it off said hes had it 2 years and never got it going and did not know how long before that.it just makes it more interesting and a challange for me to make it purr again as for its condidtion its not to bad most things are still there, a bit of rust in the normal places (guards,footplate,bonnet) but nothing that cant be fix. As for parts and dealers here in nz (as wisconsincubman asked) theres not alot on offer , we have a case IH dealer in town but they probably wouldnt have a clue or carry any parts other than a fan belt (maybe) ive read in other threads on here that u guys get to go into town and pretty much get what u need ,iam jelous at that but ive delt with a guy up in Auckland (our biggest city in NZ) he has parts for these old tractors which is good. anyways ill be back with a update and a pic tomorrow
cheers Andrew
PS its 1015pm thursday 17 i guess most of you guys are off to work or at it and iam off to bed
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Interestingly enough, I'm at work and will soon be off to bed However, I DO work the night shift
Sounds like you're ready to have lots of fun with that new CUB!! Best of luck and good hunting (for parts-that is)
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Some people think cosmetic dentistry is something that only movie stars get to enhance their smile. Truthfully, that's far from the reality -- while I have done plenty of stars' and athletes' teeth, many of my patients are everyday people who are simply looking to have a better smile.
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I was asked the other day why the English people had bad teeth. Like you, I have definitely heard the stereotype. Here are my findings on a few "dental myths."
Bottom line: Porcelain and ceramic are generally as strong as your regular tooth enamel -- and in many cases, even stronger.
Dentistry is one of those professions where many people think the actual "work" done by each dentist is similar. After all, a filling is a filling is a filling -- right? Not so.
So how do most celebrities get smiles that are perfect? Simple: High quality porcelain veneers. And it's something that more and more people with funds are looking to do.
Let's talk today about something that has been bothering me for awhile. And that's the fact that it's very likely that alcohol-based mouthwash is something that will increase your risk of Oral Cancer.
In the end, if a person wants to make a bold fashion statement, nothing has a more "notice me now" presence than a mouth full of golden teeth.
Unlike candies, which contain sugar and can wear down a person's enamel and teeth without continual brushing, some gums have been created to have helpful properties, and are a benefit to overall tooth care.
Most of us use toothpaste several times a day, every day of our lives. But have you ever stopped to wonder what is actually in these dental pastes that have become a routine part of our health regimens?
Porcelain Veneers are razor-thin slices of porcelain that are bonded to the front and sides of your teeth. The end result of porcelain veneers are beautiful teeth, devoid of stains, cracks, gaps.
One of the more misunderstood mouth/dental problems is our old friend, the canker sore. It's more that people don't understand how they get them; they usually don't do much else besides "wait".
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Not only are there stem cells in your teeth, it's that they are mesenchymal stem cells. That's one of the type of stem cells that can produce other cell types. This is good reason to get excited.
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As darkness is falling Wednesday and Thursday evenings (Jan. 25 and 26), be sure to take a look toward the west-southwest part of the sky for yet another beautiful celestial tableau formed by a lovely crescent moon and the brilliant planet Venus, virtually a repeat of their post-Christmas night get together.
On Wednesday, the moon will be about 9 degrees below and to the right of Venus, while on Thursday night, it will have shifted to a position about 7 degrees above and to Venus' right.
These Venus-moon rendezvous occur on roughly a monthly schedule. Indeed, if Venus were stationary and did not appear to move against the starry background, then a Venus-moon encounter would occur every 27 days, 7 hours and 43 minutes. This is called a "sidereal month," which is the length of time it takes the moon to circle the Earth once, using the background stars as a reference point.


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The University of Central Oklahoma will host a presentation and question-and-answer session with former U.S. ambassador and Iran hostage John W. Limbert from 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 4 in Ballroom C of the Nigh University Center on Central's campus. Limbert was one of 52 American hostages held for 444 days beginning in November 1979 in Tehran, Iran, during the country's Islamic Revolution.
Limbert's "Iran and America: Endless Enemies?" presentation will examine both the history and future of U.S.-Iran relations.
"As world events and conversations continue to center on the Middle East, it is imperative that we engage with the academic and diplomatic communities that have firsthand knowledge of the complex issues and realities of the region," said Jarrett Jobe, executive director of UCO's Leadership Central.
"Dr. Limbert possesses both academic and practical knowledge of the region. His visit will provide an opportunity for our university community to hear his insights and thoughts on American-Iranian relations for the future," Jobe added.
Now a professor of history and political science at the U.S. Naval Academy, Limbert's 34-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service began in 1973 and included posts in Algeria, Djibouti, Guinea, Iran, Iraq, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates.
Limbert served in a variety of roles, including as Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism in the U.S. State Department, president of the American Foreign Service Association, U.S. Ambassador to Mauritania and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iran in the State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. Before joining the Foreign Service, Limbert taught in Iran, both as a Peace Corps volunteer and as an English instructor at Shiraz University.
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T.O. violates league policy by tweeting one hour before game
The league has reason to fine WR Terrell Owens before his Week Five game against the Buccaneers even begins.
Bengals WR Shipley out for Sunday; WR Ochocinco probable
The Bengals have ruled out rookie WR Jordan Shipley for Sunday's game against the Bucs. Shipley suffered a concussion in Week Four after a hit from Browns S T.J. Ward.
Bengals' ground game off-stride
Through one-quarter of the season, the Bengals were still searching for answers for their running game.
T.O. proves he can still excel in right situation
The circumstances set up perfectly for Bengals WR Terrell Owens in Sunday's contest, and he responded with a vintage outing.
Brown hold on for 23-20 win over Bengals
The Browns finally held on to a fourth-quarter lead, surviving a big day by Terrell Owens for their first win, 23-20 over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Bengals' passing game off to slow start
The Bengals' passing game is again trying to find its rhythm, even after several offseason moves made with an eye on the attack hitting the high notes of old.
Bengals pull away to beat Panthers 20-7
Cedric Benson scored a pair of TDs in the Bengals' 20-7 victory over the Panthers on Sunday to spoil Jimmy Clausen's first NFL start.
PK Nugent hitting his stride again
In PK Mike Nugent, Bengals special-teams coach Darrin Simmons sees someone driven to recapture his past form.
Nugent kicks Bengals past Baltimore
Mike Nugent made a career-high five kicks, two of them in the closing minutes Sunday, and Cincinnati's up-to-the-challenge defense made it hold up for a 15-10 victory over the Ravens.
Bengals avoid blackout for home opener
The Bengals announced Thursday that they have avoided a blackout for Sunday's home opener against the Ravens. The game has been declared a sellout.
Bengals' pass rush disappoints, remains area to watch
The Bengals, who notched at least one sack in 14-of-16 regular-season games last season, didn't record a sack in Week One in a humbing loss to New England, raising concerns about their pass rush.
Palmer-to-Ocho still the connection in Cincy
When Terrell Owens signed with the Bengals this offseason, he and Chad Ochocinco deemed themselves "Batman and Robin." But in Week One, it was the Boy Wonder who outshined the Caped Crusader.
Brady, Welker produce as Pats beat Bengals 38-24
Tom Brady threw two of his three touchdown passes to Wes Welker, who returned from a serious knee injury, and led the New England Patriots to a 38-24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Bengals DE Odom appealing four-game suspension
Bengals DE Antwan Odom admitted on his Twitter page that he has tested positive for a banned substance but that he is appealing the league-mandated four-game suspension.
Ohio senator asks Goodell to reconsider blackout policy
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown wrote a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asking him to reconsider the league's blackout policy.
The Bengals have placed Wharton on the injured reserve list, ending his season.||||||| Wharton severely damaged his right knee on Cincinnati's first series of the preseason opener against the Jets, forcing him to leave the field on a cart.
Wharton hurt his right knee on Cincinnati's third play of the game and left the field on a cart.||||||| Wharton went down while pass blocking during the Bengals' first possession of a preseason game against the New York Jets. He rolled over in pain and stayed down for several minutes while trainers checked his knee. He didn't put any weight on the leg as he was helped to a cart and taken for tests.
The Bengals have signed Wharton, who spent his first eight NFL seasons with Carolina.||||||| The 6-foot-4, 312-pound Wharton started all 99 games in which he played with the Panthers. In 16 games last season, he started 15 at left guard and one at left tackle on an offense sparked by top overall draft pick Cam Newton. Newton won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. A third-round draft selection in 2004, Wharton could replace Nate Livings, who signed with Dallas.
Wharton has been placed on injured reserve with a toe injury.||||||| Wharton becomes the 14th Panther o suffer a season-ending injury. Fantasy owners should be aware of this should the NFL go to an 18-game schedule as expected.
Wharton is out for Sunday's game against Atlanta with turf toe.||||||| The guard had started nine games this season and 83 in his seven seasons with Carolina.


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Freddie Spencer was so precociously gifted as a racer that by age 19 he had several film crews following his every move as he dominated the AMA's fledgling Superbike class. The combined footage is an incredible time capsule of American racing seen through the perspective of the mild-mannered Louisianan, crammed with interviews and fantastic battles with past giants like Wes Cooley and Eddie Lawson throughout the '81 season. The crowning jewel is the completely epic 1982 Daytona 200 F1 race, Spencer's first race on Honda's legendary V4 FWS1000 battling corner to corner against Kenny Roberts on Yamaha's prototype square-four YZR500 OW54. Spencer, teammate Baldwin and Roberts were so fast they hit backmarkers by the second lap.
They call him Fast Freddie
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I designed these cards for wedding shower invitations. With a collection of arts-and-craft store gew-gaws including feathers, netting, plastic pearls, felt, fuzz balls, and glittery crystals, I embelleshed the simple colored pen drawings to create a three dimensional effect. Elmers glue was the adhesive in most cases.
It was fun to do and I enjoy looking at them from time to time thanks to the wonders of digital photography.


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- Mix cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate.
- Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Stir in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP; spoon into crust.
- Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Remove from freezer 30 min. before serving. Let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Top with remaining COOL WHIP.
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i used a store bought graham cracker crust and it only took maybe 5 min to make it was so quick and easy! i used more like 1 1/2 c. peanut butter and when i put it in the crust tasted some out of the bowl and the cream cheese was so overwhelming still, but i put it in the freezer anyway and when we ate it about 7hrs later it was perfect! i could just barely taste the cream cheese so i'm glad i didn't add any more peanut butter. but i would definitely recommend if you're using a graham crust to increase the PB. my DH thought it was one of the best desserts i've ever made!
I make this all the time. If it's too rich with the nutter butter crust or if you don't have time, a pre-made pie crust works well too!
YUM! Crust was too thick in a pie pan so I put it in a small rectangular baking dish (12x7.5) and it was perfect. Tastes good the first day but is even better the second day...if it last that long. I used fat free cool whip and it was fine.
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Amount Per Serving (12 total)
- Calories
- 325 cal
- 16%
- Fat
- 24.1 g
- 37%
- Carbs
- 22.1 g
- 7%
- Protein
- 6.6 g
- 13%
- Cholesterol
- 34 mg
- 11%
- Sodium
- 208 mg
- 8%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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In a shocking move its backers said was rooted in the budget and its opponents said reeked of politics, the Madison Borough Council on Monday night voted 4-2 to fire longtime Borough Administrator Ray Codey and consolidate his job responsibilities with Assistant Borough Administrator Jim Burnet.
The motion to remove Codey was made by Republican Council President Jeannie Tsukamoto and came near the end of the governing body's budget work session at .
Republican Dr. Vincent Esposito and Carmela Vitale, the lone Democrat on the six-member Council, voted against the motion.
Codey, a borough resident and administrator since 2007, is the cousin of Democratic state senator and former New Jersey Gov. Dick Codey. The veteran Essex County legislator won a convincing victory this past November to represent the newly-configured 21st District, which includes portions of Morris County, including Madison.
After several hours of budget discussion that included, among other items, the addition of another police officer for $46,000 for the remainder of the year, and an additional $23,000 for Public Works salaries, Tsukamoto introduced her motion to remove Codey by saying the combined jobs would result in substantial savings for residents.
In 2011, Codey was the highest-paid borough employee, earning more than $154,000; Burnet earned $95,000.
Mayor Robert Conley, a Democrat, immediately objected, saying the move to remove Codey was a performance-related matter and had no place in the budget process, and that only he had the authority to appoint or remove Codey — to applause from the stunned audience of borough employees and residents.
But at Tsukamoto's request, Borough Attorney Joseph Mezzacca confirmed that state statute allows for the removal of a municipal administrator by a two-thirds vote of the governing body.
Tsukamoto two weeks ago called for all municipal department heads to submit job descriptions to determine if the borough "was getting the most bang for its buck."
Prior to Monday night's vote, Vitale argued that removing Codey "was not in the best interests of the town."
But Republican Bob Landrigan insisted that it was a personnel issue.
"Strictly looking at job descriptions, the borough administrator's duties are covered by the assistant borough administrator, and then some."
"It is far more than a budgeting move, and you won't convince me otherwise," said an angry Conley, who defeated GOP incumbent Mary-Anna Holden in the mayoral race in November. "Rising property taxes are not a Madison problem, it's a state of New Jersey problem." He then asked Tsukamoto to withdraw her motion.
Esposito, who was attending his first meeting since being arrested on charges of prescription fraud and conspiracy Feb. 17, said the matter required further discussion. "I don't agree with this at all," he said.
Councilman Rob Catalanello argued that the move "greatly affects taxes. The tax burden on residents of this town are going to rise dramatically" if Codey was not removed.
Burnet told the meetings that "this is awkward for me, I was unaware of it, but I appreciate that the Council had faith in me." He noted that he had worked closely with Codey over the past two years to bring the borough more than $2 million in savings.
A typically gracious Codey told the meeting that he did not know of the plans to replace him.
"This was my five-year anniversary here, but I didn't expect this," he said in an emotional voice. "Madison will be well served by Jim Burnet." He thanked previous GOP mayors, and said it had been an honor to work for the governing body. He also thanked the town's department heads in the audience and pledged an orderly transition period.
After the vote, Conley immediately re-appointed Codey as administrator, which was defeated by an identical 4-2 vote. The Council then confirmed Burnet as administrator, 4-2.
According to the statute, Codey is due three months' salary, about $38,500.
In public comments, residents vented over what they said was shabby treatment of Codey.
"To save us $100,000, you vote to kick him out?" Tom Haralampoudis asked. "I am embarrassed. Don't treat us like we don't know what's going on. That's not the way to make decisions."
"The way the meeting was handled was most inappropriate," Tim Harrington said. "When the team is winning the coach doesn't get fired. This was not the right way."


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As it's Dublin Fashion Week, I trotted along to the Westbury last night as a guest of Lancome to check out the threads and beauty on offer at the Collective Designer Salon show, which was executed in a Chanel-esque fashion, with models wandering through the room as we all sat there glugging sipping champagne. Ah yeah, desperate hard old life etc.
While the show threw up a new gem in the form of the very pretty clothes designed by Laura Guidi, a brand with a serious penchant for the 60s vibe of La Dolce Vita and the candied, ice cream shades of the Riviera, it was the beauty part I was most interested in.
Lancome are one of the official sponsors of the event and the makeup last night was a spring/summer take on Kate Winslet's Oscars look. Handily, La Winslet is also the face of Lancome's Tresor, so a nice tie-in there. What we saw was a very polished, luminous feel with flawless skin and rose-pink cheeks. Neutral, yet defined eyes were created from bone and brown shadows and lashings and lashings of Oscillation, and lips were finished with a soft pink.
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The lovely Tara, left, Lancome's crack makeup artist, took me through her kit, explaining what she used and why.
Model's skin was prepped with the brand's skincare and the base was given the very best chance of lasting thanks to La Base Pro, their primer. Foundation was the new long-wear Tient Renergie, designed to stay put for 14 hours.
The t-zone was lightly dusted with Colour Ideal pressed powder, and contouring was done with new Tropique Minerals bronzer.
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The long-time movie and game rental center, Blockbuster, sitting on the border of Washington Township and Hackettstown, will be going out of business in the coming months.
A massive 'Store Closing' sign is now posted above the bright blue awning, facing Route 46. Everything inside the store is up for grabs–and discounted–from store fixtures like TVs and shelving to movies and games.
The employees of the store found out about the closing just a couple of weeks ago, manager Scott Weiland said. Weiland has worked at the location for eight years.
"We don't have a specific closing date," Weiland said. "Everything's kind of been 'fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants.'"
Employees at the store said the final closing will take place sometime in June, from what they know.
All sales will be final on any purchases in the store, and prices will continue to drop between now and closing. The store currently has 11 employees.


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A Port Arthur Police officer remains hospitalized after she was struck by a vehicle on Saturday.
The officer, who is a 14-year veteran of the police department, suffered several broken bones and lacerations and has undergone surgery for her injuries, PAPD Maj. Raymond Clark said.
The incident occurred about 7:51 a.m. Nov. 9 at the top of the Texas 73 overpass which crosses over U.S. 69. The officer's patrol unit was blocking traffic at the top of the overpass as she was removing some debris from the roadway. A vehicle struck the officer while she was outside the vehicle and a second vehicle then struck the back of the patrol car, according to a press release from PAPD.
The officer was transported to Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth in Beaumont for treatment. Her injuries do not appear to be life threatening.
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Sugar shortage spawns sweet jokes from late-night comedian
By Christopher Doering
The surge in sugar prices and potential risk of a shortage has provided some sweet fodder for one late-night comedian who can't help but poke fun at the attention the tasty ingredient is receiving.
Stephen Colbert, who hosts the Colbert Report on Comedy Central, spent part of his show this week lamenting the sugar crisis.
After showing a montage of television clips about the sugar situation, Colbert proceeded to break a glass cover — similar to one containing a fire extinguisher — and pulled out a bag of sugar, which he dosed all over himself.
"Oh my God, there's a sugar shortage," said Colbert. "How could this happen. Well, like interstate highways and potable water it's the government's fault."
Large U.S. food companies, including Kraft Foods, General Mills Inc and Hershey Co, have been pushing the Obama administration to ease sugar import curbs, citing forecasts for unprecedented sugar shortages that could result in higher retail prices and possible job losses.
In a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack dated Aug. 5, the companies and other groups warned that "our nation will virtually run out of sugar," if a USDA forecast is accurate.
"Can you imagine an America with no sugar?" said Colbert. "Juice would contain nothing but 10 percent juice and we'd all be eating uncaramelized apples. What are we going to do?"
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For more information on the sugar shortage, click here.
We as Americans who have been fooled so many times before, suspect untruth every time we hear of any "shortage". Like oil and gas. Lies move demand in this economy. Prices of oil are based on speculation mainly, not supply and demand.
Is this happening now with the sugar? Probably!
John DeFlumeri Jr, in Clearwater, Fla.
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In a different lifetime, one of Dad's closest friends, Marvin, followed a routine with his daughter: black coffee, train ride, kisses and then each walked to work, in Downtown Chicago.
On this day, the day I'm writing about, in a different lifetime, Marvin got to work, poured another cup of coffee, black, opened the window and ended his journey. Is there a Moral to the story? Probably not. But it could be as simple as this: Depression & Booze Don't Mix.
The next day, since I was still a college kid, caught up in myself, I left for a trip to Colorado. But I was filled with guilt. My heart ached. The Rocky Mountains seemed cruel. How could I leave? It was the first time I'd seen Dad cry.
Marvin was epic. To the kids, in so many ways, he was bigger than life: always funny, always with a drink in his hand, the biggest laugh in the room.
To honor Marvin, since I was still a college kid, I sprinkled Magic Mushrooms on a Pizza Pie. I had a flash back…
There was Marvin, on vacation, in Arizona, falling off a horse, landing on a cactus, Jumping Cactus, a harmless looking plant with needles that wedged under the skin, Marvin's skin, the skin of his ass, like fishing needles. Talk about a bad trip!
There's no way to remove the needles without tearing chunks of skin. So Marvin took the pain, had the needles yanked from his ass and went drinking, the same fucking night.
Hmmm, maybe this is the Moral of the story: He wasn't afraid to jump because he wasn't afraid of pain. Life, on the other hand, terrified Marvin. Trust me, I understand.
The Brickhouse, like Marvin, went splat. It ended in a half second. I can't believe how fast it ended: terrifying. Dad always said, "When change comes, it comes fast and without warning." To be Brutal, to be Frank, it's true.
Greg and I closed The Brickhouse. But we didn't open a window. Even if we did, even if we jumped, it was one story. At best, we'd have broken an ankle and pissed off Babs. So instead, we jumped off Chicago. We left for Brazil. Es Bon!
We landed in Rio de Janeiro. The food in Brazil is healing. For breakfast, I have a smoothie with Carrot & Orange Juice. Then I jog the path along Copacabana Beach. For lunch, I drink water from Coconuts. Then I read. For dinner, it's Raw Veggies tossed with Oil & Vinegar.
My diet is Fruit & Veggie: no meats, no carbs, no kidding!!!
This time, for the first time in my family's history, which is riddled with addiction, the one I'm actually worried about is Greg. He's on bender: all day, all night, every day, every night, even this morning, at sunrise in Arraial do Cabo, he's writing, Writing, WRITING.
It could be a problem. But really, this is what I think: Es Bon.
In Portuguese, "Es Bon" means "It's All Good." Yeah, that's it, I think I finally found it, the Moral of the story.
Receta (feeds 4)
Black Bean Soup with Steamed Cauliflower Salad…
3 C raw black bean
1 teaspoon chipotle
1 gallon water
1 carrot, onion, garlic
1 bunch cilantro
3 heads cauliflower
5 roma tomatoes
1/2 red onion
1 jalapeno
2 limes


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As breaking news coming in Aamir Khan's Talaash Theatrical Trailer will not release with Don 2. Aamir and the makers want the first promo of the film to be nothing less than perfect. The film's first promo which was supposed to release with the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Don 2 has apparently been rescheduled to release along side Hrithik Roshan's Agneepath.
The main reason is promo it still not ready and perfect and it misses the deadline for Don 2. Producer Ritesh Sidhwani revealed that, they are now planning to attach the promo with Agneepath.


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Arcade Fire's third album The Suburbs has been out for well over a year, but that hasn't stopped them from releasing a new clip for the fan-favorite tune "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)." As with previous Arcade Fire video projects, there's an interactive version of the clip in which fans can control the movements on screen by dancing in front of their webcam. If you're not up for that much action, you can check out this regular version, in which singer Régine Chassagne dances through suburban streets while wearing headphones, and the group jumps around in a football field while wearing giant papier-mâché versions of their heads.
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Perfectly timed for Valentine's Day, based on the properties' romantic amenities, add-ons, special packages, and atmosphere, BedandBreakfast.com has announced their editors' choice of Top Ten Romantic Inns.
Not only is it perfectly timed, it's perfectly appealing with special offers to entice travelers to the seven American inns on the list, to wit: Receive ten percent off on BedandBreakfast.com Getaway Gift Cards over $200 AND receive a box of Godiva chocolates. In other words, buy a $200 Gift Card for only $180. And get chocolate!
Each inn offers romantic packages and services that can enhance a getaway, and you'll find the entire feature and links to the chosen inns at Top Ten Romantic Inns. and be sure to visit the Valentine's Day promotional page at this special BedandBreakfast.com page.
Listed in alphabetical order as opposed to actual ranking, the 2011-2012 winners are…
- • 1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage – Asheville, North Carolina: Overlooking downtown Asheville, among the amenities here are two-person Jacuzzi tubs as well as garden cottages. Spa treatments, a koi pond, a three-course breakfast set the stage for romance – abetted by a series of romance packages.
- • Abigail's Bed & Breakfast Hotel – Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: In downtown Victoria, BC, a 23-room Tudor-style mansion is surrounded by English gardens and is conveniently close to restaurants, theatres, and concert halls. Your own home probably doesn't have a spa, stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and antique chandeliers – which is why you'd stay here. Oh – they'll even arrange a horse-drawn carriage to take you to dinner.
- • Canyon Villa Bed and Breakfast Inn of Sedona – Sedona, Arizona: In addition to an energy vortex that supposedly energizes this desert town, Sedona has the good fortune of being surrounded by red rocks. It's a lovely retreat, and this mission-style inn has views of the great outdoors all around you. Whirlpool tubs are standard in nearly every room, everyone enjoys gourmet breakfasts, afternoon hors d'oeuvres, and evening coffee, teas, and dessert.
- • Castle in the Country – Allegan, Michigan: If you equate the entire state of Michigan with the single city of Detroit, head to western Michigan where the rolling hills and wonderful two-lane roads are peaceful and pastoral. At the Castle in the County, 65 acres afford you the time and space to settle back and reconnect. Borrow a kayak stroll through the forest, indulge yourself in the spa, and get to know Michigan in its natural state.
- • Crowne Pointe Historic Inn & Spa – Provincetown, Massachusetts: Enjoy beautiful views of the historic fishing village (where the Pilgrims first landed before heading down the coast to Plymouth) as well as rooms and suites featuring fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and private decks. An in-house spa (Shui) and a bistro (with 4,000 bottles of wine) are definite allures.
- • The Farmhouse Inn – Forestville, California: One of the most beautiful regions of California is the Sonoma Valley where this 18-room inn is a short distance from hundreds of wineries and some of the loveliest roads in America. Settle down in a room with a fireplace, feather beds with down comforters, and plush bathrobes. Dine in at the inn's restaurant and enjoy a dessert of s'mores cooked over the firepit. Simple and perfect.
- • Hilltop Manor Bed and Breakfast – Hot Springs, Arkansas: The only town in America where a national park is one side of the main street and the commercial district the other, this Gilded Age resort town was also the hometown of Bill Clinton and still exudes a nice blend of history and hospitality. This inn is surrounded by more than five acres which includes waterfalls and magnolias while each bed is topped by the pure indulgence of 1,000 thread count sheets.
- • Le Prieuré – Biron, France: It'll take some doing, but if you make your way to the Dordogne region of France here's a chance to stay the night (or a few weeks) in an inn created more than 500 years ago as a home for priests. Beneath the Castle of Biron, the inn has been renovated with elegant rooms decked out with plush beds and robes and en suite baths. Plus it up with wine tastings and massages and a drive in the region which includes prehistoric caves, Romanesque churches, and beautiful villages that come standard in France.
- • Riad Al Jazira – Marrakech, Morocco: OK, this is even further out than France it seems, but in Old Medina of Morocco are three 17th century riads (a traditional Moroccan house or palace with an interior garden or courtyard) where there are also pools and a terrace with a Berber tent. If you're not exploring nearby markets and mosques, sit here and watch the sun set from the other side of the Atlantic.
- • Star of Texas Bed & Breakfast – Brownwood, Texas: The Hill Country of Texas is one of the nicest areas of the state, and at this inn each room is within a private cottage. Some have a Jacuzzi, private porch, and outdoor hot tubs – and each receives a special delivery each morning: a hot breakfast delivered to your door.


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Abdul Arian, the 19-year-old chased by police from Northridge to Woodland Hills Wednesday where he was shot and killed, wanted to be a marine and a police officer.
In this KCAL9 report he talks about turning his life around on a home video made by his former boxing coach.
On the video he says, "I'm improving myself here and improving myself in school and following that I'm probably going to make it into the Marines and following there make it into becoming a police officer."
He participated in the boxing program for about nine months before dropping out of Taft High School, his coach said.
On the home video, Arian also talks about the time he had a scrape with the law. And how he left the LAPD Cadets Explorer program.
Here's the KCAL9 video and report.