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Nate Appleman on Meatballs, Foam, and Why San Francisco Isn't New York
If the past year or two have belonged to David Chang, 2009 is the year of Nate Appleman. It's easy to draw comparisons between the two: Like Chang before him, Appleman won both the James Beard Rising Star award and was named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs this year, and he scored the accolades cooking for himself at his own critically and commercially successful restaurants. But that's where the similarities end. Unlike Chang's envelope-pushing global fusion, Appleman's A16 and SPQR in San Francisco are stunningly simple Italian joints, championing straightforward, ingredient-driven dishes. In this regard, Appleman just might be the chef who saves American casual food from becoming the exclusive terrain of bacon and burgers (but read on: The dude does like his burgers).
A few days after the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, we had a chance to sit down with Chef Nate to talk about surviving the recession, his latest project, and a guy named Mario Batali.
Let's start in San Francisco. How's business?
Things are going great out here, especially for middle-range restaurants like us. Higher-end restaurants? There are a few that are suffering, I would say. But we're just strolling right along.
Do you think the recent awards have helped your situation?
Just last night, some lady leaned over and asked one of my cooks if she was intimidated because I was there. And the cook was like, "No, he's here all the time." So, you know, I think the perception [of how I run my business] has changed.
With business holding and the accolades on the mantle, do you find any new license to experiment or take risks with your cooking?
I don't think of it that way. I'm happy getting recognized for what I do and I'm extremely happy doing what I'm doing. I mean, yes, we are opening another restaurant, and it's in a part of town that's "up and coming," as you'd call it. It's an unproven area, and hopefully [the recent recognition] helps with that.
... The new restaurant being Urbino. How's it coming?
Progress is fine. We're going to open next year, probably spring. That's what we're shooting for.
Will the new space be along the lines of A16 or SPQR, just for a new neighborhood? Or will it add something new to your repertoire?
It's completely different cuisine. It's based on the Marche [region of Italy]. It's a different way of cooking. The Marche as a region has always been a bit more affluent and so it's — I hate saying "more refined" — it's a step up. But not a step up in price.
What are you eating these days?
I love burgers. It is the hottest thing going right now, but I love burgers. I will eat burgers until the end ... When I was in New York, I went to the Burger Joint. That was outstanding. I don't like the restaurant-style burger. You know: the thick patty, like that Father's Office thing? It's arugula, it's caramelized onions — I hate it. I like a good American burger. Give me In-N-Out.
Speaking of food both more refined and less: At the Food & Wine Best New Chefs dinner, many of your fellow honorees were cooking far more ambitious food than you were. Chris Kostow was cooking a layered roasted-corn custard, for example. But there you were serving meatballs. Is this a testament to what we're eating today?
Food & Wine picked the meatballs from a couple of options I sent them, but I was more than happy to serve them. They kind of put us on the map five years ago. But I feel like it's a testament to what we're going to be eating for a long time. Look at the Cheesecake Factory: That place prints money. Why? Because people like cheesecake. People are going to be eating cheesecake until the end of time. I can't necessarily say that people are going to be eating foams till the end of time. But I do know for certain that taste in America, and the eating habits of Americans, are for the most part simple. I'm serving just a meatball on a plate.
But you're serving meatballs on one of the more rarified cooking stages in the country, often a place from which broad trends trickle down. Do you think you're saving casual food, then?
I don't know if we're single-handedly saving it, but it's definitely the way I like to cook and the way I like to eat. A16 was been open for five and a half years, and there's been a tripe dish on the menu since the beginning. We sell twenty tripe a week. But also, it's food that anyone can eat. We've been introducing diners to stuff like that. Our menu has Italian words on it and maybe some of the stuff wasn't so familiar five years ago, but we're staying the course and just doing it.
Looking at your menus, Mario Batali comes to mind. And looking at your awards, you're following in the footsteps of David Chang. Do you want to be as famous as these chefs?
What Batali has done for for Italian food in America is like the greatest thing that's ever happened. Batali opening Po and Babbo — that set everyone on the trend of Italian food, I think. [As for me,] I would love a small empire. Do I want to be hugely famous? Absolutely not. But I want to keep spreading the word about what we're doing. It's not only about food. It's the way we treat our employees. I want to keep those same things intact as we grow. I don't want to grow too big to the point where we can't do that.
Speaking about growth and expansion, do you think your style translates in New York or L.A. or Chicago?
I think I'm very fortunate to be in San Francisco, where people are eating anything I put on the menu. In terms of how people think of food as to whether it's weird — I mean, look at our menu at A16. We have four or five dishes — tongue, heart, tripe, — you know, all these things that people deem as weird. Would I be able to sell these things, in the same amount, in New York or L.A.? I don't think so.
[In San Francisco], they know we're using great ingredients, they know the heart is going to taste delicious, that it's not going to have a funky flavor. As far as how that translates in New York, I doubt it would. I would say most of our cuisine would, but those certain elements would not. And also, we are so ingredient-driven. North California has the best ingredients and the best farmers. Even compared to L.A. You go to the farmers' market here and they have 30 varieties of chicory. You go to L.A. and they have three. You go to New York and there are three. So I don't know.
It sounds like you've given other cities a lot of thought ...
I've definitely given the other cities some thought.
Will New York see you anytime soon?
I would love that. The only thing that scares me is that, from what I can tell, there's only one outside chef that has opened a restaurant, and, well, and that's Masa.
If you're true to yourself you can do okay. New Yorkers instinctively reject an inorganic concept.
But there's nothing in the immediate plans for New York, is there?
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The jobs outlook in Halifax County got even bleaker in July with unemployment rates once again soaring into double digits.
The jobless rate increased a whole percentage point to 10.3 percent here, one percent higher than the 9.3 percent rate reported in June, according to the latest Virginia Employment Commission data released Wednesday.
Some 14,124 county residents were employed out of a total labor force of 15,738. The VEC said 1,614 county residents were looking for jobs during the month.
Halifax County's jobless rate in July a year ago stood at 11.5 percent, according to VEC archive data.
A total of 264,281 Virginians was looking for jobs out of a total state workforce of 4,383,653, according to VEC data.
Virginia's rate is 6 percent, 2.6 percentage points lower than the national jobless rate of 8.6 percent.
Nationwide 13,400,000 Americans were unemployed in July out of a total work force of 156,526,000, according to figures released.
VEC data showed most unemployment rates in neighboring Virginia counties increased in July with one decreasing slightly.
Mecklenburg County's jobless rate increased to 10.4 percent, up five-tenths of a percentage point from June's 9.9 percent.
Charlotte County's rate also increased to 9 percent, up two-tenths of a percentage point from June's 8.8 percent.
Campbell County's rate decreased to 6.1 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from June's 6.3 percent.
The City of Danville's jobless rate increased to 11.4 percent, up three-tenths of a percentage point from June's 11.1 percent, VEC officials said.
Pittsylvania County's rate for June also increased to 7.6 percent, up four-tenths of a percentage point from June's 7.2 percent.
Martinsville's jobless rate showed a tremendous increase jumping to 16.3 percent, up 2.1 percentage points from June's 14.2 percent.
The VEC reported Henry County's rate increased to 10.3, up five-tenths of a percentage point from June's rate of 9.8 percent.
Martinsville continues its hold on the highest rate of unemployment in the commonwealth.
A total of 13 Virginia jurisdictions had double-digit unemployment in July, VEC officials said.
Counties with the highest unemployment rate in July included Martinsville at 16.3 percent, Williamsburg, 13.5 percent, Lexington City, 13 percent; Petersburg, 12.1 percent; Emporia, 11.8 percent; Danville, 11.4 percent; Brunswick County, 11.3 percent; Franklin City, 10.8 percent, Covington City, 10.4 percent, Mecklenburg County, 10.4 percent, Halifax County, 10.3 percent, Henry County 10.3 percent and Prince Edward County, 10.2 percent.

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AUSTIN The first bill drafted by Texas lawmakers in response to the West fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 people is already getting pushback from Republicans.
GOP House members said Tuesday they worried about small fertilizer operators in rural Texas counties paying for new regulations intended to improve safety. Republican state Rep. George Lavender called the early proposals "overkill."
The draft includes requiring ammonium nitrate to be stored in non-combustible containers.
The Texas Legislature doesn't reconvene until January. El Paso Democrat Joe Pickett authored the unusually early draft bill after the House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety spent the past year investigating the 2013 explosion in West.
Pickett, who chairs the committee, said Texas will have another "major disaster" without any changes to the law.
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Sheriff: Sues Craigslist, Calling It The Largest Source Of Prostitution
Chicago - Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart on Thursday announced a lawsuit against Craigslist, calling the popular Web site "the single largest source of prostitution in the nation."
Dart wants a federal judge to order Craigslist to eliminate its "Erotic Services" section, and wants reimbursement for the tax dollars spent paying officers to investigate and arrest those responsible for prostitution ads.
"Craigslist is the single largest source of prostitution in the nation," Dart said at a news conference Thursday afternoon. "Missing children, runaways, abused women and women trafficked in from foreign countries are routinely forced to have sex with strangers because they're being pimped on Craigslist."
The sheriff's office said the prostitution postings appear on the most visited section of the Web site, which draws 30 million new ads and more than 9 billion viewings per month.
"Craigslist unabashedly facilitates prostitution, then ultimately makes a profit from it," Dart said. He said Craigslist generates an $80 million in annual revenues.
On the Erotic Services page for Craigslist Chicago, a "warning and disclaimer" appears before a user may view or post an ad, requiring that users must be at least 18, understand that "erotic services" may include adult content, and "agree to flag as 'prohibited' anything illegal or in violation of the craigslist terms of use. This includes, but is not limited to, offers for or the solicitation of prostitution."
There is also a warning reading, "Human trafficking and exploitation of minors are not tolerated - any suspected activity will be reported to law enforcement."
The Erotic Services page itself features a variety of suggestive or explicit advertisements, some of them offering erotic massages or incalls and outcalls, and many featuring pornographic pictures.
The sheriff's office listed some of the headlines for some recent ads that had been responded to or flagged by Cook County vice officers:
"15 min $50 roses 1 hour $150 roses"
"Young tight - & - just right 4 you (exit I-94 Old Orchard Rd: Skokie)"
"Due to the way the economy is I am willing to do almost anything to get money."
"Are you looking to make some good money in this tough economy. Minimum pay is $25 per hour performing duties specified in Naughty Nannies handbook."
"Busty blonde pregnant beauty 28 Barrington Rd & I-90"
"Teens for cash $100 quickie"
Dart said just this week, ads appeared offering women in exchange for "$350 in roses," and an ad from a man who hoped to pay to "explore a daddy-daughter sexual relationship."
Sheriff's vice officers recently posted ads for sex pretending to be a 15-year-old girl, which drew several responses, one of them from a convicted sex offender, a sheriff's news release said.
Craigslist offers a page with frequently asked questions about the Erotic Services page. It says the page "was established at the request of craigslist users, who were tired of seeing ads for escort services, sensual massage, adult web cams, phone sex, erotic dancing, adult websites, nude housecleaning, etc mixed into the regular personals and services categories."
The page says that newspapers and the telephone yellow pages have featured similar ads for decades. However, Craigslist says it donates all net revenue from its Erotic Services ads to charity, unlike newspapers and telephone books which profit directly from them.
San Francisco-based Craigslist did not immediately return e-mail and telephone requests for comment on Dart's lawsuit Thursday morning. Telephone and e-mail messages also were left for the company's public relations firm.
Erotic Services ads posted on Craigslist have resulted in several prostitution arrests nationwide.
Federal prosecutors charged a New York man in November with being a violent pimp who forced young girls and women into prostitution, alleging he advertised the services of women between the ages of 15 and 20. And in January, two Wisconsin women were charged with misdemeanor prostitution after allegedly offering sex for money in Craigslist ads.
Craigslist had reached an agreement in November with attorneys general in Connecticut, Illinois and several other states that called for the company to crack down on prostitution ads. The Connecticut Attorney General's office had contacted the Web site and after receiving several complaints about posted photographs depicting nudity.
Jim Buckmaster, Craigslist's CEO, said at the time of the agreement that it would allow legitimate escort services to continue advertising, while discouraging illegal activity by requiring anyone posting "Erotic Services" ads to provide a working phone number and pay a fee with a valid credit card.
I've busted more than a couple hookers that had set up their "appointments" with the johns over craigslistThe world would be much cleaner if blind people carried brooms instead of sticks.
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It's just a free version of the "Escort Service" ads in the Yellow Pages and newspaper Enterainment sections.
Perhaps worded more explicitly, but all that was implied in the "Escort Service" Yellow Page ads. Seems to me like the only thing REALLY new here is that it's electronic instead of paper.
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Don't miss Planet D Nonet, Detroit's award-winning sing band outside on the courtyard!
Jack White annouces a headline show in support of his new and highly anticipated album, Lazaretto. Grab your copy when it's released on June 10th, and be sure to come to this show, presented by The Crofoot and AEG Live.
When you listen to Drenge, you're jolted back to life- and that's exactly the effect they're having on the guitar music scene. Don't miss this show, with sets by Wax Witches and Electric Corpse.
Bring your music to the masses and be heard during The Ark's Open Stage.
Peter Frampton takes the stage with special guest, Gary Hoey.
Hear Gogol Bordello's hits, like single Lost Innocent World, live with special guest, Man Man.
Every Wednesday, party on Elektricity's patio during Bass Mission!
Shimmy Shack, Michigan's first and only 100% vegan food truck announces the 2015 'Southeast Michigan's Sexiest Vegetarians' Calendar Tryouts. If you have been a vegetarian since at least June 2013 and want to meet other cool veg-Americans, check out this awesome experience. Men, women and couples of all ages are welcome to help redifne "sexy" as smart, fit and confident. Remember, Shimmy is all about attitude, but only sign up if you're willing to have your beautiful mug in a calendar and you want to show the world how fun, healthy and cool vegetarians can be.
For the second year in a row the city of Dearborn will be hosting its annual Jazz on the Ave concert series in conjunction with its 12 on 12 Pop Up Art Gallery. Both events will take place at the Dearborn City Hall 7-9 p.m. So whether it is live music or live art that you are interested come out and support this culturally enriching event. There will be several neighborhood restaurant showcased with booths set up around the park and all of the nearby restaurants will be open as well. So come by and make a picnic night of it.
Come share an evening with The Farmington Community Big Band, and enjoy a host of vocal solos and energetic introductions, as well as favorite jazz and swing pieces.
Ernie returns to the City Theatre for a fourth season to remember "The Voice of Summer." This two man play is presented by Blue Cross Blue Sheild of Michigan and Blue Care Network, and is dedicated to beloved Detroit Tigers announcer, Ernie Harwell. Ernie's fourth season will again feature the doubleheader Experience, with convenient showtimes that allow fans to watch the play and catch a Tigers game in the same day.
The Faculty Concert Series showcases the world-class Phest faculty perfromers in three seperate chamber music concerts during the week.
Get ready for performances by the Johnny Winter Band, Edgar Winter Band, Savoy Brown's Kim Simmonds, Vanilla Fudge and Peter Rivera when The Rock'n'Blues Fest returns to DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Ann Arbor guitar god, Bill Kirchen whirls through his whole gallery of country and rock styles this Thursday.
Sandy Danto performs a special homecoming evening of comedy with Brenton Biddlecombe and Jeff Horste.
The Lansing JazzFest began in 1995, back when local musicians donated their time to perform and neighborhood volunteers pitched in to make sure festival-goers had a great time. Over the years, the scope of the festival has grown. Now, national and regional performers take the stage, and there are tons of clinics, workshops and children's activities. This festival takes place in the streets of Old Town Lansing, at the intersection of Turner St. and E. Grand River Ave.
The 8th Annual Trinity International Film Festival (TI Film Festival) has become Detroit's signature event for independent filmmakers worldwide to showcase their movies.
Don't miss Planet D Nonet, Detroit's award-winning sing band.
Since the beginning of time, man has wondered, "Are we alone?" The truth is here. Full disclosure: aliens do exist and this festival is dedicated to celebrating this knowledge. This is a weekend fest with music, art, dance and friends. There are several local headliners including: Dixon's Violin, Downtown Brown, Leaving Lifted, Sick and many more. Claim your space, lay out your tent and get ready for a weekend party that is out of this world. The fest will kick off Friday at 3 p.m.
The Greater Detroit Jazz Society presents Ragtime Rick and the Chefs of Dixieland at Shields of Southfield.
Beer aficionados, beer lovers and casual beer drinkers unite during Royal Oak Beer Fest. This event will be an amazing experience in taste and sound, including hot new music to compliment cool brews. Over 60 breweries from around the world, across the state and down the street will showcase their unique libations in our celebration of craft beer and, of course, the people who helped to create them. Speak to brewers and company representatives about their favorite brews and discover new favorites and special "limited release" beers and ales. And, for those of you who just cannot get enough, try a VIP ticket, which allows you to enter an hour early and get first pick of the beers you've been waiting to try.
Having performed on Fox 2 News and called "the hottest band in Metro Detroit," Persuasion provides an exciting, get-up-and-dance performance every time! With a combination of talented vocalists and electrifying musicians, the band's selections include Disco, Top 40, R&B, and more.
One Band Global presents the second annual Detroit Bass Day, "Tribute to the Funk." In tradition with last year's festivities, this year's ceremonies will begin with a photo shoot in fron of United Sound Systems Recording Studio, home of some of the world's greatest funk music. After the picture, enjoy an all star tribute to Funk with performances by world renowned bassists Nate WaQs, Ralph Armstrong, Tony Green and Kern Brantley with the all star band. Special guests Bryon Miller, Bootsy Collins, All Turner, George Clinton, Amp Fiddler and Luis Resto will also perform.
After the tribute, Detroit Bass Day will continue with an after party at Bert's, which will feature another all star jam session and performances by funky bands like Nadir Distorted Soul and Enema Squad.
Join us at the Detroit Zoo to raise awareness for lupus. All proceeds will go towards support, education and research with the goal of finding a cure for lupus!
From Grand Rapids, The Crane Wives are a "home grown indie-folk outfit" that resists conventional musical standards. Using three-part vocal harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a unique creative organic style, The Crane Wives are known for their contagious energy.
Stroll from shed to shed, shop to shop and restaurant to restaurant on this culinary adventure that is Eastern Market. Enjoy tasty food samples, meet the farmers and learn fun facts about one of Detroit's coolect markets. Tuesdays and Saturdays during the summer, "come hungry, leave happy [and] learn healthier" on an Eastern Market Tour.
Take a love for 60's music, a three-guitar front line combined with a solid rhythm section, add some "Janis and Grace" and top it all off with some British invasion and a dose of American Psychedelia, and you have The Paisley Fogg!
Our traditional close to the concert series, the Farmington Community Chorus performs a mix of pop, jazz, and classical vocals, accompanied by fine musicianship and wonderful solos.
Lions and Tigers and Brews, oh my! Taste unique beers from select Michigan craft breweries, live music and food for purchase. The experience will also feature exclusive access to the Zoo's habitats at twilight, complimentary tram tours of the Zoo, animal enrichment and zookeeper talks. The event includes admission and 12 beer-tasting tickets (additional tasting tickets and food will be available for purchase).
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If you have been considering entering the commuter bike design competition, now is the time. The deadline for entries is just a week and a half away. I have received a handful of entries so far, but your chances are still pretty good. Read the details again here and get to work on your best ideas. Get those entries to me by the end of next week, and you could be the winner of the Bad Boy bike.
I probably won't get a chance to post again this week, so I want to wish all of my U.S. readers a very happy Thanksgiving. Make sure that you are thankful that you are able to ride a bike and follow up with a good ride after the big meal. As you know, the Friday after Thanksgiving is the day that many people get up early to fight the crowds and start their Christmas shopping. If you would rather sleep in on Friday and are planning to shop for bike related stuff anyway, then check out all the special deals from the supporters of this blog in the third column. I hear about special deals from the affiliate advertisers all the time and I can't pass them all along, but I will mention a few that recently caught my attention. If you are looking for an entry level road bike for someone, Jenson has a great special on a 2007 Schwinn Fastback Sport. The offer is only good though December 5th, so act fast. At the other end of the road bike spectrum, the closeout on Look 555 Origin frames caught my attention (I wouldn't mind having one of those myself). There are many other great specials, so keep an eye on the Jenson weekly deals banner in the top right corner of this site. While you are there, be sure to check the Closeout and Hot Deal sections of the site for more great deals. Another affiliate, Eastern Mountain Sports, is having a Black Friday sale and will have everything on the site 20 to 50 percent off though the end of November. Check them out for cycling products and other outdoor gear.
But enough about the sponsors on my site, I want to mention something that another blogger is doing. UltraRob is donating 10 percent of his site earnings from now until Christmas to World Bicycle Relief. He points out that an anonymous donor is matching donations dollar for dollar through the end of the year, so the money will go twice as far. I know that UltraRob has done generous things like this in the past and I think it is a great idea, so I encourage you to take a look at the items in his gear store. Of course, I couldn't really tell you about this in good conscious without committing to do the same, so I want to follow UltraRob's lead on this one. I will donate 10 percent of this site's earnings for the rest of the year as well to WBR. Take a look at the website if you are not already familiar with the organization. It really is a great cause.


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West Virginia's fourth annual College Application and Exploration Week will be held across the state October 14 through 18, 2013!
College Application and Exploration Week is a fun and collaborative outreach effort that helps schools and communities embrace a culture of college readiness and exploration. The week is intended to encourage students — particularly low-income students, first-generation students and/or adult learners (under-served populations) — to explore their options for college and to submit college applications.
Elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and adult basic education and SPOKES classes may register to be an official College Application and Exploration Week site for 2013. Participating schools and classes must register by September 13.
Colleges and universities are encouraged to support the efforts of our K12 and adult basic education and SPOKES sites. Colleges may register as a site only if they plan to work through an ABE or SPOKES class to host.
Additionally, schools are encouraged to host a variety of fun activities aimed at building excitement about the college exploration process and informing students of postsecondary options. Site leaders will be provided with an event planning and idea kit.
About: The College Foundation of West Virginia (CFWV) and its many partners are proud to coordinate West Virginia's College Application Week initiative as part of the larger national effort coordinated by the American Council on Education. West Virginia's College Application and Exploration Week is supported by the work of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, the West Virginia Department of Education, the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts, West Virginia GEAR UP, West Virginia's TRiO programs and many others.


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Google's embeddable map feature out next week from The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Google Maps will be adding a YouTube like embed maps feature, as early as next week.
Carl Sjogreen, Google Australia's senior product manager, announced this feature in Sydney today. The feature will be rolled out worldwide in about a week's time, said Carl Sjogreen.
Yes, currently you can embed maps on your web pages. However, it is not as simple as copy and paste. You need to use the Google Maps API or their applets to make that possible.
This new feature, seems like, you will be able to copy and paste the current state of a map on your web page.
Related Topics: Channel: Local | Google: Maps & Local


text: (1) In Urfa, Turkey, in April, pop singer Metin Senturk set the world speed record for an unassisted blind driver (in a Ferrari F430, at about 175 mph), an experience he called "like a dance with death." (2) In March in Watertown, Mass., two blind teenage fencers from local schools for the blind squared off in what was believed to be the first such match ever. (3) The Edinburgh (Scotland) Arts Festival announced in June that it would display, beginning in August, an exhibit of images taken by the blind photographer Rosita McKenzie, 56.


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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Halloween is continuing to haunt the Mercer County Commission.
County Commission Coordinator Vicky Reed said the commission has scheduled a special called meeting for 9 a.m. today to discuss if trick-or-treating in the county should be rescheduled — again.
"We are still under a state of emergency declaration, and the county commissioners didn't want any children to go out and get hurt," Reed said. "They will be discussing whether or not we should proceed with rescheduling. Right now they are looking at Saturday since Saturday's weather seems to be the best. That is the date they are considering if they do choose to move it."
Reed said many county residents have contacted the commission about Halloween festivities due to the weather.
"We have had calls all morning," Reed said. "I think we had about 30 calls before noon. Most of the people I have spoken with said they did not have any trick-or-treaters because of the weather."
Meanwhile, other communities across the region have also had to reschedule trick-or-treat times.
Bluefield City Manager Jim Ferguson said he wanted to remind residents trick-or-treating was moved to tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. across the city.
"Due to the severe storm conditions citizens should exercise caution when leaving their homes," Ferguson said. "The city of Bluefield suggests everyone be careful and consider doing Halloween on Thursday with the current weather conditions. Participating households should turn on their porch light during trick-or-treat hours, and we ask trick-or-treaters to only visit these homes or those decorated for Halloween."
Skip Crane, vice-president of the Bluewell Improvement Association, said the communities of Bluewell and Brushfork also chose to reschedule their trick-or-treating events after Mercer County schools were closed due to weather Wednesday.
"We have decided to trick or treat on Friday 6 p.m. 8 p.m.," Crane said. "In the interest of safety, we figured it would be to bad to do it Thursday. Since Bramwell is closest to us, we thought we would keep the same time as they did."
The First United Methodist Church in Princeton has moved their trunk-or-treat event to Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Princeton Mayor Patricia "Pat" Wilson said there is presently no town council meeting planned to reschedule trick-or-treating in the city.
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Between April 1st to 30th, Stop in and browse the art work of artists Jill Winstanley and Aurafidelite Arindam. Admission is free. Join us between 1 and 4 pm on Sunday, April 4th, for an opening reception with artists in attendance and complimentary refreshments.Read more →
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Desiree was born in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and has called various places home, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and finally Victoria.
In 1989, she became an active member of the Calgary chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Desiree enrolled in the Alberta College of Art in 1992, where she studied until getting married and starting


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Enjoy a weekend breakaway at Sandringham B&B on the Sugar Coast, Umhlanga, for only R985 Â 2 nights incl. breakfasts! - National Deals
Deal by UbuntuDeal on Products - SaveMe - Enjoy a weekend breakaway at Sandringham B&B on the Sugar Coast, Umhlanga, for only R985 Â 2 nights incl. breakfasts!
Discount from 50%
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- Coupon valid until 31 October 2012
- Weekends only
- Subject to availability
- Offer is for two persons sharing
- For reservations, please call Sheila Crawford on 031 561 3823
About Sandringham Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to the Sugar Coast and to the sweet life at the Sandringham B&B. Umhlanga, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.
We offer the perfect destination for either your business or leisure needs. After spending a busy day at the beach or at the office, why not come back to relax and unwind with us and enjoy an ice cold drink around the pool or on one of our lovely patios. Later on in the evening you may wish to barbeque at our braai or even pay a visit to one of the many excellent restaurants or pubs in the Umhlanga Rocks area, which is only minutes away.
We are an upmarket Bed and Breakfast situated on the exclusive Umhlanga Ridge with stunning Indian Ocean views. Relax and unwind on our magnificent sundeck and watch the ships sail off into the blue.
Sandringham has ten luxury bedrooms all en-suite and fitted with fully ducted air-conditioning. Our rooms are serviced daily and are equipped with DSTV, tea and coffee facilities, room fridge, room safe, hairdryer, radio/alarm clock, internal intercom and free Wi-Fi connection. Laundry service and airport shuttle are also available on request.
Other features include a spacious dining room and a shady covered patio, where you are served a full English breakfast as well as a selection of cheese, biscuits, pastries and croissants, a selection of teas and fresh filter coffee.
Dining after a comfortable nights sleep, come down and savour a delicious English breakfast either in our spacious dining room or outside on one of our sunny patios. The breakfast menu includes: freshly sliced fruit salad using the superb variety of sub tropical fruits which are available to us, as well as cereals, muesli, yoghurts, various egg options on request, sausage, bacon, fried tomato and many other daily specials and of course tea, filter coffee and fruit juices. Lunches and dinners are also available on request. We have an upstairs sundeck, honesty bar and fridge, a sparkling pool, a home theatre system with an extra-large screen in an exclusive viewing lounge as well as ample and secure off street parking.
Situated in the heart of Umhlanga, we are two minutes from the beach front, Gateway shopping mall and commercial business parks. Sibaya and the Sun Coast casinos are close by as well as numerous top rated golf courses. There are also many superb restaurants, pubs, night clubs, theatres and cinemas close by. Sundowner cruises can be arranged from Durban harbour, dolphin viewing and deep sea fishing are also available, as well as horse riding, walking trails and many other attractions.
Please note, our right of admission is reserved and regretfully we are unable to accept any reservations made for matriculation (Grade 12) students who are unaccompanied by an adult.
Sandringham Bed & Breakfast
http://www.thesandringham.co.za/ - 8 Sandringham Court - Kwa-Zulu Natal 4320 - and go in this address


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Suppose for a moment you live next door or across the street to a drug house? Cars queue up in your street, left running with someone inside, at night they arrive and leave with their lights off, speeding to and from the house. Drug abusers loiter in front of your house, the unkept, disorientated and paranoid-acting visitors are the norm. Car alarms and loud noises constantly disturb your sleep, and in the morning you might find derelicts sleeping it off in their cars. It doesn't matter if you are an aging home owner, Hispanic, Asian, White or African
American, you are in danger the moment step out your door and you know it.
The pinnacle of this hell was reached this past Monday. Cops stormed the house in hopes of arresting the supplier. While several arrests were made, he was the armed man who got away and subsequently caused the lock down of a local elementary school. I can't image the fear the parents and children must have endured. I know I was frightened when the helicopter scooped low telling us to get back into our homes. Guns, drugs and children just don't mix.
The neighbor is back due to making bail and this leaves the block feeling so violated and frustrated. Everyone on my street is a victim. We want our block back and deserve so much more than this.


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There were 30+ theft from motor vehicles and one stolen vehicle last night in Chadron Chadron police officers responded to a citizen call around 10:30 P.M. on January 22, 2013 of three suspicious subjects walking away from reporting party's motor vehicle in the 300 block of Morehead Street.
Officers found the reporting party's vehicle had been entered and began a search of the area for the three subjects. Chadron police requested assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol and the Dawes County Sheriff's Department. During the search, officers found several other vehicles had been broken into and gone through. Items that were stolen from the motor vehicles included currency, coins, checkbooks, keys, and electronics such as MP3 players, GPS devices, purses, billfolds and other small items. While searching for the three subjects and responding to multiple thefts from motor vehicles, the Chadron police responded to a report of a reckless driver around 12:30 A.M. on January 23, 2013.
Officers followed a trail of food items, beer cans and other items north out of Chadron to the South Dakota (Pine Ridge Reservation) Nebraska State line on Slim Buttes Road. Officers believed that this vehicle, a 1992 Red Chevrolet S-10 pickup may have been stolen from Chadron and connected with the motor vehicle thefts. The Chadron police department alerted authorities on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Around 8:30 A.M. this morning, the owner of the red 1992 S-10 pickup reported it stolen to the Chadron Police Department and around 10:30 A.M. today, the Pine Ridge Police Department called and advised they had recovered the 1992 S-10 pickup on the Pine Ridge Reservation, which they believe contained several items of stolen property. Chadron Police are currently in route to the South Dakota Pine Ridge Reservation to process the stolen motor vehicle for evidence and to recover any possible stolen property from Chadron. Chadron Police Department offers these tips:Don't leave your car unlockedDon't leave your keys in your vehicleDon't leave your windows rolled downDon't leave valuables or personal property in your vehicleDon't leave your vehicle running, unattended or unlockedPark in well lighted areasInstall an audible alarm system or a vehicle immobilizer systemIf you believe you have information that my help the Chadron Police Department solve this crime, we ask that you contact the Chadron Police Department at 308-432-0510 or you can report this information to the Dawes County Crime Stoppers hotline at 308-432-0519. Making a report to Crime Stoppers, you will remain entirely anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward up to $1000.00.


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The southern California theme park is Disney's original, the one baby-boomers grew up yearning to visit. For us, it's the best, cleanest and most enjoyable theme park around - and we've visited a bunch.
Walt Disney wanted to create a place where parents and kids could do things together and Disneyland offers plenty of chances to do just that. Most rides are on the gentler side and you'll also find shows, parades and daily fireworks in summer. And if you don't want to do any of that, just take a kid or two and watch them have fun.
Disneyland is a place where you can wear a funny hat all day and not feel silly about it, its landscape engineered to keep anything outside from intruding on your experience.
Next door to Disneyland is California Adventure, a separate theme park with a growing collection of rides based on animated films.The parks are flanked by Downtown Disney, a shopping, dining and entertainment area.
Disneyland is in Anaheim - east of downtown Los Angeles.
Pros and Cons
We like Disneyland for its cleanliness, friendly employees and overall fun factor. Unlike other area theme parks, they don't have extra-fee attractions that raise your cost - and they don't charge for a line-busting FastPass, either.
On the downside, busy-day lines can be long and tickets to the theme park of your dreams cost a lot.
People who like the big, fast, extreme thrill rides may find Disneyland too tame and some folks who have been to the Disney parks in Florida think it's too small.
More About Disneyland
If you want to go, find out how to buy Disneyland tickets online
If you need more information, check the Complete Guide to Disneyland. It will tell you about hours, how to get tickets, admission discounts, how to get there and the best time to go.
Take a photo tour of Disneyland to see what it's like.
See where it is on a map. It's the blue-colored balloon.


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"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, and live like it's heaven on earth." Author, William W. Purkey
Happy Wednesday everyone! Lace is a huge trend for fall and according to my style files, it's already showing up in the Spring collections for 2013 as well. (Style files here: www.JaxCouture.com ) When this beautiful fabric came into my design room, I was inspired by it's beautiful delicate pattern and creamy color. This skirt is lined with a stretch black matte jersey not only making it so comfortable to wear but offering a little edge to a lacy look. I love the feel of it, it's like a little slice of heaven on earth. I'm visiting a friends art gallery today to see the pieces that just came in. Thinking I'll wear pink lace- post you pictures tomorrow. Xoxo, Jax
Top: Sequin accented Cross front top (JackiesBoutique.com)
Bottom: Cream lace mini skirt (Shop Skirt: Designer Cream Lace Mini Skirt)
Accessories: Rhinestone bracelet and cuff (Neiman Marcus), Yellow diamond cocktail ring (Neiman Marcus), Tear drop earrings (Oscar De La Renta)
Shoes: Silver leather and rhinestone platform (Fergie)
Jacqueline Jax Album "P.S. I Love You" Now available on Itunes : (Click here)


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Creative agency DBLG has created a stop-motion animation by 3D printing every single model for each frame.
Designer Nando Costa has created an experimental abstract stop-motion film by painstakingly laser cutting each frame onto a block of maple wood.
YouTube fantasy stop-motion channel Brotherhood Workshop has lovingly re-created the trailer for the second film in "The Hobbit" trilogy using Lego.
With jaw-dropping artistic level design and challenges people of all ages can enjoy, Monument Valley is well worth your money.
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In preparation for rebuilding a 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 with a hotrod engine, Hoing Motorsports has disassembled the original, shooting it as a stop-motion timelapse.
Instagram may now have video, but stitched-together photos are far more fun to watch. This zany short is perfect for summer's start.
The Selia Touch-Free Kitchen Faucet from Pfister balances tech with functionality. You can turn it on with a wave of your hand, or keep it simple with an old-fashioned handle.
A determined geek says he spent 11 months creating a sticky note stop-motion Ms. Pac-Man and Mario tribute, but some viewers are wondering if it's actually all computer-generated.
A video-based interface that effectively erases hands used to create stop motion will drastically cut down the time and effort required to make animation.
We've seen the Portal Lego set on Cuusoo; now the two have come together again in this stop-motion film for the Machinima Interactive Film Festival.


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By Doug Ireland
---- — SALEM — The town has immediately shut down the Teague Drive bridge because it's unsafe.
Town Manager Keith Hickey said yesterday he was forced to close the bridge Wednesday and will ask selectmen Monday to allocate up to $80,000 in emergency funding so its replacement can begin.
That money would go toward engineering costs. It would cost an additional $800,000 to replace the bridge, he said.
The bridge's culvert has rusted and there's a sinkhole, Hickey said. Signs warn motorists that the bridge is closed.
"The corrugated pipe has deteriorated to a point that it's not safe to have vehicles on it," Hickey said.
Notices have been sent to approximately 50 homes on Teague Drive and surrounding streets to let residents know they will have to take a detour for at least the next year, Hickey said. A state Department of Transportation inspector came to check the bridge Wednesday, at the town's request.
The bridge, which Hickey said is approximately 40 years old, is one of five in Salem on the state's red list. Those are structures determined to pose a safety risk, and in need of replacement or major repairs.
All five are scheduled to be replaced within the next three years. The town originally planned to replace the bridge in 2015, but that schedule was accelerated.
"The engineering department has kept a close eye on this for 18 months," said Selectman Michael Lyons, a member of Salem's Town Wide Road Stabilization Committee.
"Now, it's going to move to the top of the list," he said.
One lane of the bridge has been closed since last year because it could no longer support traffic, according to Hickey. He warned selectmen in January that the bridge was a major concern.
"In my mind, having a failed culvert and one lane of a road closed is not acceptable," he said.
Selectmen's Chairman Everett McBride said Hickey notified the board Wednesday that immediate action was needed. He recommended dipping into a capital reserve account for the $60,000 to $80,000 needed for engineering.
McBride is confident the five-member board will honor Hickey's request.
"I'm sure we're going to approve funding for the design," he said. "There are a lot of red-listed bridges and we are trying to get them done as fast as we can."
The town began work to replace the Bluff Street bridge two weeks and will start rebuilding the Providence Hill Road bridge later this month.
Hickey said he hopes the new bridge can be designed by this fall and voters in March will approve the approximately $800,000 needed to replace the structure next year.
Although Salem replaced eight bridges in recent years with funding help from the state Department of Transportation, there is no construction aid available for these projects.
The state program reimbursed communities for 80 percent of construction costs. But dwindling funding and increased demand has led to a 10-year waiting list, according to DOT Commissioner Christopher Clement.
The town is still eligible for 80 percent reimbursement for engineering costs, Hickey said.


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1. Today is going to be cloudy and windy with a high near 45 degrees and a low of 28, according to the National Weather Service.
2. A man crashed a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero into Lower Mystic Lake at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The crash took place near the intersection of Mystic Valley Parkway and Sagamore Avenue. See a video of the car in the water here.
3. Help a needy child this holiday season with donating a toy to Toys for Tots. See a complete list of drop-off locations in Medford here.
4. If you go all out for Christmas, upload a picture of your lights here for a chance to win $100,000 for Medford Schools.
5. The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School recently announced students from Medford who were named to the Honor Roll for the first quarter. See the complete list of students here.
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|Children's Monitor Online
A Public Policy Update from the Child Welfare League of America
Vol. 19, Issue 2: 1/9/2006
Final Budget Vote Scheduled for February 1 in House
Budget Bill Reaffirms Outdated Income Eligibility Criteria for Title IV-E Assistance
HHS Report Concludes States Lack Ability to Track Caseworker Visits with Children in Foster Care
EITC Campaign To Educate Families on Tax Benefits Begins
CWLA's Legislative Alerts Now Available to Subscribers
Children 2006: Securing Brighter Futures
Key Upcoming Dates for Congress
Final Budget Vote Scheduled for February 1 in House
When the Senate voted to pass the budget reconciliation bill (S. 1932) by a vote of 51 to 50 on December 21, a few technical changes were added to the legislation that now requires the bill to be voted on again by the House of Representatives. CWLA has learned that the House vote is now scheduled for February 1. The bill that the House will be voting on contains $600 million in cuts to federal foster care assistance for abused and neglected children being cared for by grandparents and other relatives.
The House previously approved this measure by a vote of 212 to 206, shortly before 6 a.m. on December 19. This was a mere three hours after members were given the 774-page bill to read and review final content. Normal House rules requiring that a bill be made available to House members for 24 hours was waived for this particular vote.
CWLA is participating in a coordinated effort with more than 100 national organizations to defeat the bill in the House. In addition to the foster care cuts, the bill also includes: changes to Medicaid that decreases the level of services for many low-income individuals and families and imposes new costs for tho e who can least afford health care; a reauthorization of the TANF and Child Care programs that fails to recognize the great need for additional child care funding; reduced federal support for child support enforcement collections, resulting in $2.9 billion in child support going uncollected over the next five years, and $8.4 billion going uncollected over the next 10 years; and $12.7 billion in cuts to student loan supports.
The final vote in the House on February 1 is expected to be close. In fact, if all 434 members are present (there is currently one House vacancy), 218 votes are needed to pass or defeat the bill. If three votes are gained against the bill from those who voted for it on December 19, the result would be a defeat of the reconciliation bill. Unlike the Senate, a tie of 217 to 217 would defeat the bill, as the Vice-President cannot cast the tie-breaking vote. Due to feedback from constituents, some members of Congress are now reconsidering their earlier support for the bill.
Total cuts in the bill are also larger than first presented. The bill the House is about to vote on actually cuts Medicaid by $11 billion over five years, and $42 billion over 10 years. The TANF block grant reauthorization included in the bill makes significant changes to the TANF work requirements, while providing only a $200 million increase to the $4.8 billion child care block grant, effective through 2010.
The bill does contain some new spending including two new $10 million grant programs for courts, and a one-time increase in Promoting Safe and Stable Families.
CWLA will be working with many states and local advocates against passage of this legislation. To learn how you can get involved, sign up for CWLA's Legislative Alerts (see below), or contact CWLA directly at 202/638-2952
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Budget Bill Reaffirms Outdated Income Eligibility Criteria for Title IV-E Assistance
The budget bill approved by the Senate and now awaiting House approval on February 1 reaffirms the Title IV-E financial eligibility link that is currently tied to outdated Aid to Families and Dependent Children (AFDC) rules. When Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) replaced AFDC in 1996, it retained the same Title IV-E eligibility link to 1996 AFDC eligibility guidelines. This outdated link, to an abolished program, results in fewer children receiving federal foster care and adoption support. CWLA and children's advocates have continued to press for change that would abolish, or at least update, this standard.
For children to receive federal Title IV-E assistance, they must be able to qualify under the income criteria in place as of July 1996 under the AFDC program. This is commonly referred to as the "look-back" because states are required to look to the 1996 eligibility standard to determine whether a foster or adopted child can receive funding from the federal Title IV-E program.
When AFDC existed, it also served as an eligibility standard for many other low-income social programs. A family eligible for AFDC was also eligible for Medicaid, food stamps and for Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance. When the TANF block grant replaced AFDC, Congress failed to devise a new income eligibility standard for Title IV-E. Many in Congress considered the eligibility requirements devised to be a temporary fix, and that they would eventually revisit the issue. Congress has not formally debated this issue, but if the budget reconciliation bill becomes law, Congress will again reaffirm that policy.
For a summary of the Senate-passed bill, go to our website.
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HHS Report Concludes States Lack Ability to Track Caseworker Visits with Children in Foster Care
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued two reports on January 5 examining states' ability to track the frequency of caseworker visits to children in foster care.
The OIG was directed to determine whether or not states had standards for visits by caseworkers, the extent that states issue reports on such visits, and the extent to which children were actually visited. The report indicated that 43 states had written standards calling for caseworkers to visit children in foster care at least monthly.
The OIG also concluded that only 20 states of the 51 reviewed demonstrated their ability to actually produce statewide reports. Of these 20, seven states indicated that, on average, fewer than half of children in foster care were visited monthly. The OIG recommended that the Administration for Children and Families in HHS work with states that have limited or nonexistent automated capacity to develop such a system. For states where the capacity exists, HHS should work with states on ways to ensure visits are being recorded. The Inspector General's Office is responsible for audits, investigations, and inspections in HHS. The report is available online.
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EITC Campaign To Educate Families on Tax Benefits Begins
CWLA is participating in an effort led by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities to educate working families on the benefits of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other available tax credits. In 2005, over 21 million workers claimed the tax credits.
The EITC is a tax credit available to working families by matching a family's earned income. Workers with one child and an income under $33,030 can receive a tax credit up to $2,662, and working families with more than one child and an income under $37,263 can receive a credit up to $4,400. For single adults making $11,750 or less, a small credit of up to $399 is available. The credits are refundable, meaning the tax filer can receive a tax refund that exceeds what that person has paid in federal taxes. A person who paid $1,000 in federal taxes but who is eligible for a $1,500 tax credit, for example, would eliminate their $1,000 tax and receive the remaining $500. For many low-income families, this refund benefit also helps offset the impact of payroll tax (Social Security) and state and local taxes. Some states also have their own state credit that compliments the federal credit.
Kits to help state and local advocates and officials promote the EITC are now available. They include additional information, posters, strategies on how to promote the credit, and information in more than one language. The kits also provide details on how to qualify for the Children's Tax Credit (CTC) and the Dependent Care Tax Credit (DCTX). The CTC provides up to $1,000 per child under the age of 17, and the DCTX credit can help offset the cost of child care and dependent care expenses. For more information about these tax credits and how to obtain EITC outreach kits, go to: http://www.cbpp.org/eic2006/.
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CWLA's Legislative Alerts Now Available to Subscribers
CWLA's Legislative Alerts provide breaking news, advocacy information, and critically important, timely details about legislative work. In an effort to broaden our advocacy network on behalf of children, CWLA has opened subscription to this information to the general public. Previously, alerts were sent to CWLA members only.
This effort compliments the availability of CWLA's weekly electronic legislative newsletter, Children's Monitor, which is also available to any subscriber. We encourage you to register online to receive these items directly, and to pass the information on to other colleagues, family, and friends.
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Children 2006: Securing Brighter Futures
Preparations are underway for CWLA's 2006 National Conference: Securing Brighter Futures, February 27-March 1. CWLA will bring leading child welfare practitioners, teachers, researchers, and advocates together in Washington, DC, to learn and share how to best meet the needs of children in foster care.
CWLA's annual Hill Day gives conference attendees an opportunity to meet with members of Congress about the issues that affect the children, youth, and families we serve. Hill Day participants will learn about key children's issues facing Congress from leaders in the field, CWLA staff, and directly from policymakers. Members of Congress need to hear what their votes will mean for children, youth, and families in your state and local community. Make your voice heard at Hill Day 2006!
For more information and to register, visit our website
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Key Upcoming Dates for Congress
Second session of 109th Congress begins: Senate, January 18, 2006, House, January 31, 2006
President's State of the Union Address: January 31, 2006
Expected House Vote on Budget Reconciliation: February 1, 2006
Release of President's FY 2007 budget: February 6, 2006
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In 2006, the Government of Canada announced that it was moving forward with arming Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers and eliminating work-alone situations to enhance border security and officer safety.
When this initiative is fully implemented, a total of 4,800 officers will be armed.
The arming of CBSA officers has not changed their authorities, mandate, duties or responsibilities. Their role with regard to facilitating the smooth flow of legitimate trade and travel across our border while keeping Canada's border secure remains unchanged.
The arming of CBSA officers and the elimination of work-alone sites provides greater protection to CBSA officers at the border and to those engaged in specialized enforcement activities within Canada.
Armed officers are better prepared and trained to deal with a broader range of options when responding to potentially dangerous situations.
The CBSA has put in place a number of measures to ensure the safety of CBSA officers, the travelling public and border communities. These include the following:
At no time will the CBSA ask officers to place themselves, other officers or members of the public in undue danger. Armed officers continue to assess situations using their extensive skills, training, tools and good judgement. They will only resort to using their duty firearm when deemed necessary for the protection or preservation of life, and when all other reasonable alternatives are unsuccessful or unsafe.
Moving from an unarmed to an armed workforce is a major undertaking. An effective firearms training program and both operational and human resources policies had to be implemented before the first armed officers were deployed.
Recognizing that all this takes time, the CBSA has adopted a phased-in strategy to arm its officers. The CBSA is committed to ensuring that this initiative is implemented properly, safely, efficiently and without undue delay.
The implementation plan was developed in consideration of the Government's directive to focus early implementation on large-volume ports of entry and on the overall level of risk.
The first group of armed officers was deployed at large-volume land border crossings and some small and medium-sized ports of entry in August 2007. As well, a small number of inland officers were trained during the first year.
As of March 2011, 1,544 armed officers have been trained and deployed to various locations across Canada. The CBSA continues to work diligently to ensure that its officers are properly trained and provided with the tools, equipment and other resources needed for the successful implementation of the Arming Initiative.
To ensure that CBSA officers are physically and psychologically suited to carry a duty firearm safely and responsibly, the CBSA has established a thorough screening process. Officers need to pass this testing before taking the firearms training program.
The CBSA recognizes that not every officer will qualify to carry a duty firearm. The CBSA is committed to making every reasonable effort to accommodate those officers.
With the assistance of the RCMP, the CBSA has developed a comprehensive training program tailored to the needs and realities of its officers.
The three-week training program for existing officers has several key components:
Upon successful completion of the training, armed officers participate in two live fire practices annually, and must demonstrate that they have maintained the established standards in the use of the duty firearm, and control and defensive tactics by completing a re-certification process every year.
Future CBSA officers will be trained at the CBSA's Learning Centre in Rigaud, Quebec as part of their recruit training. However, the facility needs to be renovated to meet the requirements of the firearms program.
Currently, the CBSA is using training facilities in Ottawa, Chilliwack, British Columbia and Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
The CBSA has developed and updated a series of policies related to arming its officers. For example:
Key human resources products that have been developed or revised include the following:
In developing these policies, the CBSA has consulted widely with many stakeholders, including employees, union officials, other government departments and law enforcement agencies.
Whether they are working at a land border crossing or a marine port of entry or investigating cross-border smuggling, CBSA officers have unique jobs and face unique circumstances. Following a rigorous, open and transparent process led by Public Works and Government Services Canada, the CBSA selected the Beretta Px4 9mm as its duty firearm. The firearm performed well during extensive testing. It also surpassed the CBSA's requirements and specifications, including the need to be lightweight, reliable, safe and easy to use in a variety of work environments.


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CLEVELAND: Even though it's early, there was a feeling that the Indians needed to be saved from themselves by an elite pitching performance Wednesday night.
It didn't happen, and the Tribe lost 6-3 to the Boston Red Sox.
Coming into the game, the Tribe was 2-4 with two rainouts on the first homestand of the season with Justin Masterson charged with continuing his string of excellent starts.
It wasn't fair to expect Masterson (3-1, 1.67 ERA) to maintain a 0.41 ERA for four consecutive starts, and he proved it in the first inning, giving up three runs on four hits and a hit batter.
"They made him work really hard," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "Their approach was very good. They tried to stay in the middle of the field and go the other way."
None of the hits were struck with authority but they counted nonetheless, especially Mike Napoli's two-run single, which preceded a single by Daniel Nava that drove in the third run.
"I made some good pitches, but they were able to put balls where our guys weren't," is the way Masterson described it.
Masterson never could quite get it together, but he got lots of practice pitching himself out of serious trouble.
Not until the sixth batter of the first inning, Will Middlebrooks, did Masterson retire a batter, but he stopped the bleeding without giving up another run.
In the second, the first three Red Sox batters hit safely to load the bases, but Masterson extricated himself from trouble without allowing another run. In the fourth, Masterson got one batter out before he loaded bases, and again the Sox did not score.
"Masterson had to pitch out of a lot of traffic," Francona said. "He had to bob and weave. It was a hard five innings, but we had a chance to win."
With two outs in the fifth, Masterson walked Stephen Drew and gave up a triple to "Babe" Carp, make that Mike Carp, to stretch the Tribe deficit to 4-0. Carp, the ninth batter in the lineup, doubled his first two trips to the plate, before ripping the three-base hit to deep left.
"I wasn't surprised to see [left-handed] Carp in the lineup," Francona said. "He goes out and gets Masterson pretty good."
Masterson didn't choose to be caught up in so much turmoil in four of the five innings he was on the mound.
"I would rather strike everybody out," he said. "But I got in trouble and had to try to work my way out. At least I didn't get in trouble walking guys. I pounded the zone. When you have 30-some starts a year, you're going to have some like this."
Masterson's line looked very un-Mastersonly, in light of his first three starts: 11 hits, four runs, one walk and five strikeouts in five innings, using 101 pitches.
Until encountering the Red Sox, Masterson had given up just one run and struck out 20 in 22 innings, which is how a pitcher finds himself with an 0.41 ERA and 3-0 record. Masterson came into the game riding a 19-inning scoreless streak.
"I can't be too upset, because I made some decent pitches," Masterson said. "But they're professional hitters. At the end of it, unfortunately, they got too many [runs] too early."
Corey Kluber relieved Masterson and gave up a run in the sixth.
Alfredo Aceves (1-0, 6.28 ERA) held the Tribe to two hits and a walk through four innings, but weakened in a big way in the fifth. After Carlos Santana walked to lead off the inning, Nick Swisher slammed his second home run of the season over the wall in right, and Jason Giambi followed with his first homer of the season to right, trimming the lead to 5-3.
"Some of those pitches he's popped up — he's been right on them," Francona said. "But it's nice to see results."
The Sox scored an unearned run in the eighth but didn't need it, because the Tribe attack abruptly went back into its shell when the Red Sox bullpen took over following the two home runs and Mark Reynolds' double in the sixth.
Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara and Andrew Bailey delivered four innings of hitless relief, walking none and striking out eight of the 12 batters they faced.
Sheldon Ocker can be reached at email@example.com. Read the Indians blog at http://www.ohio.com/indians. Follow him on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SheldonOckerABJ. and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/sports.abj.


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Intimidator 305 Up-Front Info
- Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 9.5
No inversions, but insane height, wild speed, and extreme positive g-forces. This is about as intense as it gets.
- Type of coaster: Giga-Coaster
- Height: 305 feet
- First drop angle: 85 degrees (just shy of straight down)
- First drop: 300 feet
- Top speed: 90 mph.
- Track length: 5100 feet
- Ride time: 3:00.
- Intimidator 305 Photo Gallery
Intimidator 305 Gets a Trim
Like Millennium Force, the original Giga-Coaster at sister park, Cedar Point, Intimidator 305 was supposed to reach a top speed of over 90 mph. When it debuted at the beginning of the 2010 season and hit 94 mph, however, there were reports of passengers "graying out" or nearly blacking out from the ride's crushing positive G-forces. Kings Dominion and the coaster's manufacturer, Intamin AG of Switzerland, subsequently installed trim brakes on the first drop and reportedly slowed the ride down to a more tolerable 79 mph. Some passengers, albeit a smaller number, still complain about a brief grayout experience even with the trims. So, it was with some trepidation and, yes, intimidation, that I strode into the loading station for my first ride. (Note that since I published this review, Kings Dominion has modified the section of track after the first drop and eliminated the trim brakes. The top speed is 90 mph, and reports of grayouts have decreased.)
Typical of newer non-inverting steel coasters, the trains feature stripped-down, open cars that leave riders fairly exposed. When it debuted, Intimidator 305's over-the-shoulder restraints used a harder, more rigid material that caused head-banging moments during the ride's wild transitions. They have been swapped out for restraints that use more pliable straps. The combination lap bar/OTS restraints now keep passengers snug, but quite comfortable throughout the ride.
Gentlemen! Start Your Engines!
When it hits the bottom of the 300-foot hill, Intimidator 305 takes a fairly abrupt banked turn to head back in the direction of the station. This is where grayouts have been plaguing passengers. As a seasoned coaster rider, I was surprised, chagrined, and, frankly, more than a bit freaked out the first time I felt like I might pass out on a thrill machine. The notorious double helix on Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain had me praying for the end of the ride. The only other time I experienced a tinge of coaster grayout was at the bottom of Millennium Force's first drop. I'm happy to report that, for me anyways, the trim brakes on Intimidator 305 appear to have done their job. Despite multiple rides in different positions on the train at different times of the day, I never felt more than a minor hint of fogginess making the banked turn.
Intimidator 305: Surprisingly Smooth and Utterly Unique
Intimidator 305 follows up with a few more quick-change banking elements. I suppose these high-speed, low-to-the-ground maneuvers are meant to replicate a NASCAR race experience. Whatever the intent, creating one of the world's tallest coasters only to keep it keep it close to terra firma and use its huge cache of energy to burn through tight elements makes for an utterly unique ride experience. Despite its are-you-kidding-me? speed and wacky track layout, Intimidator 305 is surprisingly smooth.
Intimidating? Sure. Intense to the point of graying out? For me, no. Wildly unique and incredibly fun? Yup. Gentlemen! (And ladies!) Start your engines and make tracks to Kings Dominion for Intimidator 305.


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Ancient Hospital of AsclepiusThe Asclepieon functioned as a hospital for about a thousand years, finally falling into disrepair. After a long sleep, this temple has been excavated and partially restored. Asclepius and his disciple Hippocrates did not have a monopoly on healing here - other healing deities, including Isis and Sarapis, also had temples on Kos. While all the islands of Greece can be considered to be soothing and healing retreats, Kos may have the strongest historical claim to rejuvenating powers.
History of KosPassing through many hands in its history, including Persian, Turkish, Roman, and Byzantine, Kos has been left with an abundance of archeological remains. Sites on Kos include the Asclepion itself, the Harbor Baths in Kos City, and many Roman-era mosaics and ruins.
Kos - When to GoThe island is a major tourist attraction in summer, particularly July - August. Unlike some islands, the high-season prices don't really take effect until then, and June bookings usually offer very reasonable prices.
Kos - Favorite Island of CyclistsKos is relatively flat, at least in the Kos City area, also called "Chora", and is sometimes called the "island of bicycles", which are easily available for rental. But that's not the only sport option. Planet Windsurfing has a seasonal base on Kos, and you can also go kayaking on Kos.
Geology of KosLike many islands in Greece, Kos is blessed with some hot water springs, especially at Therma Beach, which is named for them.
What to See on KosThere's a fine Archeological Museum of Kos which includes objects from many of the excavations, including a statue that is believed to depict Hippocrates himself.
Where to Stay on KosKos has abundant hotels. The all-inclusive Mark Warner resort at Lakitira is popular with families. You can find and compare price on more Hotels on Kos Island
Getting to KosThere's a number of ways to get to Kos. Olympic Airlines has regular flights from Athens, and provides bus service from the remote village airport to their office in Kos City. Aegean Airlines also offers flights. Boats or ferries are available from Rhodes and Patmos, and hydrofoil service is increasing. As a popular island, connections are plentiful.
Kos maintains its medical reputation in modern times, at least in one way. It's a popular convention site for physicians and other medical-industry meetings and conventions.
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By Debby Woodin
Globe Staff Writer
JOPLIN, Mo. —
A public hearing on a commercial rezoning request that is the first to incorporate design guidelines recently adopted by the Joplin City Council is set for tonight's council meeting.
The new guidelines are intended to create more attractive commercial districts and provide a buffer for adjacent residential areas.
The council will hear a request by Yorktown Properties and the Majzoub Family Limited Partnership to rezone properties along Highview Avenue, north of 20th Street, as they rebuild the Bel-Aire Plaza. The shopping center was destroyed in the May 22 tornado.
Requests to rezone nine lots — eight of them on Highview Avenue — were heard last month by the Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission, and no opposition surfaced.
The commission agreed unanimously to advance the proposal to the council with a recommendation that it approve the requested change in zoning from single-family residential to a commercial-planned development for lots at 1805, 1809, 1813, 1817, 1823, 1903, 1909 and 1915 S. Highview Ave. The proposal also includes a zoning change for the shopping center's existing site at 1900 S. Range Line Road from C-1-PD to C-3-PD. The latter designation would allow a restaurant on the site to sell alcohol. The PD, or planned district, designation gives the city some control to approve or alter buffering landscaping and fencing between the commercial area and a nearby residential area.
If the zoning is approved, the shopping center's site plan will go before the planning board on Monday, May 14, and then will advance to council.
That site plan shows three buildings flanking a free-standing, sit-down restaurant, a LongHorn Steakhouse. The chain operates 370 restaurants in 35 states. The property is to be edged on Highview Avenue and 18th Street with landscaped and fenced buffering zones. The former shopping center had one building with no free-standing restaurant. Owner Hish Majzoub has said that most of the former tenants, including Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, will return.
City Planner Troy Bolander said it is the first project to incorporate zoning changes and design guidelines that were adopted by the council in March.
Public hearings also are slated on the following proposals:
• Voluntary annexation of property at 655 Lavender Lane, south of Missouri Southern State University, to the city limits.
• Rezoning of property at 1825 S. Connecticut Ave. from single-family residential to commercial with a planned district designation.
• Rezoning of property at 1602 S. Range Line, and 2918 and 2920 E. 16th St., from residential and low commercial use to higher commercial use for the construction of doctors' offices and retail stores.
In other business, the council will be asked to decide on an emergency ordinance that would request that the Jasper and Newton county commissions allow an election on Aug. 7 on consolidating the village of Silver Creek with the city of Joplin.
Trustees of Silver Creek are asking for the consolidation. About 600 to 700 people live in the village.
Pat Worley, chairman of the Silver Creek Board of Trustees, said last month that one reason for the request is that village residents would save more than $500 in annual taxes and fees by joining Joplin. Another is that there is too much work for the existing board to handle and there are not enough volunteers to take care of village business, he said.
If the measure advances, it would take a simple majority vote in both the village and the city to authorize the consolidation.
Meeting time
The Joplin City Council meets at 6 p.m. today on the fifth floor of City Hall, 602 S. Main St.


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Blogs have revolutionized freedom of expression of personal opinions reaching out to the world. There is no one to edit what you right other than yourself. But is it really true? We are forgetting the involvement of hosting services or ISPs and BSPS (blog service providers such as Wordpress, Typepad and Blogspot) in the process.
This has happened before that blogs were banned or suspended from Service Providers for political reasons or threat from other users. Yahoo! handed over dissidents' information to Chinese Authorities. And recently "the blog of the Iranian blogger Hossein Derakhshan (aka Hoder) has been suspended by the U.S. based hosting company, Hosting Matters, after a complaint filed by lawyers representing Mehdi Khalaji(an Iranian), Next Generation fellow at The Washington Institute" - reports Global Voices Online.
The Blog Herald has details on the story. It quotes Jahanshah Javid, an Iranian blogger:
Hossein has not been found guilty in a court of law. He has fallen victim to an aggressive lawyer and an internet hosting company that's trying to cover its ass.Global Voices Online raises pertinent questions:
Aside from the political and ideological issues that can legally be addressed and discussed by those for and against Hossein Derakhshan's rights to express himself on his blog, the most important questions raised by this case are relevant to all of us: Are our personal blogs safe with commercial hosting companies, especially when our writing may be deemed controversial? What if hosting companies edit our posts, deleting whatever they want?Amidst these debates some also feel that there should be a bloggers' code of conduct following that will not prompt these kinds of consequences.


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What's the pros' trick for getting great portrait light indoors without setting up some extensive studio lighting? Use the best light ever created—natural light. This is such wonderful light that many pros insist on using nothing but natural light for their portraits. To take advantage of this wonderful light source, just position your subject beside a window in your house, office, studio, etc., that doesn't get direct light. The most ideal window light is a north-facing window, but any window getting nice, soft, non-direct sunlight will work. If the window is dirty, that's even better because it helps diffuse the light and makes it even softer. If the only window you have gets direct light, try using sheers (thin curtains that are almost see-through—you find these in hotel rooms quite often, and they make great light diffusers). You can position your subject standing or sitting, but to keep the light from looking flat, make sure your subject is getting side light from the window—not direct light. The soft shadows on the other side of the face will enhance the portrait and give it depth and interest.


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