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Another creepy tale for beside the campfire or beneath the covers from "Twisted Sisters" Annette and Gina Cascone's Deadtime Stories—now a hit show on Nickelodeon!
C.T. and his cousin Lea are staying at their grandparents' old farmhouse. It's Grandpa's seventieth birthday, and everyone's celebrating with a big family reunion. All the weird relatives are here, and all they seem to want to talk about are "the good old days."
C.T. and Lea think "the good old days" are pretty boring—until they find some home movies hidden away in the attic—movies from when their grandfather was just a boy.
The home movies give them a piece of family history that the relatives never talked about. It seems that horses, cows, pigs, and chickens aren't the only creatures Grandpa's been taking care of on the farm. C.T. and Lea discover there's a monster among them—and this creature is dying to eat a lot more than the birthday cake!
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3:50pm Wednesday 14th March 2012 in Eastleigh By Warwick Payne
HE spent more than 30 years helping charities, good causes and community groups across Hampshire.
Peter Martin has died aged 90, having been the long-time director of the Hampshire Council of Social Service.
It later became Hampshire Council of Community Service and is now known as Community Action Hampshire.
He became its leader after the general secretary, Walter Gibson, died in 1955.
He presided at the helm until retiring in 1986, and was awarded an OBE for his work in 1979.
In his role at the group – based at Beaconsfield House in Andover Road, Winchester – he recorded several achievements.
It included helping to expand the Parish Councils Association and Hampshire Voluntary Housing Society.
He also helped to launch several Citizens Advice Bureaux along with Age Concern Hampshire.
In his retirement he lived at Boyatt Wood in Eastleigh and died of heart failure on Friday, February 17.
He is survived by his wife, Laurine, and their five children, Carole, Alan, Laurine, Jacqui and Hilary.
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Rihanna's Perfume Ad Deemed Too Sexy for Innocent Children's Eyes
A watchdog group in the U.K. has ruled a poster advertisement featuring Rihanna should be restricted to places where it cannot be seen by children, because it's just too damn sexy. »
A watchdog group in the U.K. has ruled a poster advertisement featuring Rihanna should be restricted to places where it cannot be seen by children, because it's just too damn sexy. »
Rachel Frederickson's win on this season of The Biggest Loser was marred by adverse fan reaction and concern trolling that she'd lost too much weight. Now, it seems that the fans weren't the only ones upset. »
A controversial song from a Christian film has been 86'd from the upcoming Academy Awards ballot, over what Oscar committee executives cite as a rule violation. »
NASA has responded to the controversy surrounding Beyonce's use of an audio clip from the Challenger space shuttle disaster in one of her new songs, "XO." »
Melissa Harris-Perry is facing criticism after two members of a panel on her MSNBC show this past Sunday made jokes surrounding the black, adopted grandchild of former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney. »
The game director for Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming Heroes of the Storm has apologized for his treatment of a question about how characters are designed—specifically how multiplayer online battle arena games, of which Heroes is one, tend to hyper-sexualize female avatars. »
Blue Is the Warmest Color, that critical darling of a French film that won the Palme d'Or and Steven Spielberg's undying affections for its epic (it's a three-hour movie) and graphic lesbian sex scenes, has been generating a ton of controversy ahead of its U.S. release date. An open (and very crappy) letter from the… »
Maria Kang, the fitness blogger and mom who posted an "apology" for a photo of herself on Facebook only to have it go viral — it got 16 million views and counting — stopped by the Today show this morning. »
If freelance writer/fitness blogger Maria Kang had simply posted a picture of herself, baring her abs, kneeling behind her three children, it would not have caused a stir. But that photo came with the caption: "What's your excuse?" »
A journalist says she was "completely dehumanised" on stage during an Xbox One Event at Eurogamer Expo 2013, by a comedian who made degrading jokes about her gender. Eurogamer Expo says it is investigating the matter. »
Less than three days since the controversy surrounding DC Comics' refusal, we have a great non-explanation explanation from the DC brass about why the publisher refused to allow characters Kate Kane (Batwoman) and her partner, Gotham City police officer Maggie Sawyer, to marry each other. You ready? (I mean, it's so… »
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Toy Story themed dessert table I styled for Nathan's 1st Birthday Party.
The handmade shirt favor boxes were inspired by Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear's outfit.
I also made all the cake pops. The Aliens and Jessie's hat cake pops were used as cupcake toppers. The blue cake pops with white sprinkles was inspired by Andy's room cloud wallpaper. The yellow cake pops with red checkered drizzles were based on Woody's shirt and the red cake pops represents the bandana to complete Woody's cowboy outfit.
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The pecan tree's scientific name is Carya illioensis. It is a native to North America. The pecan tree is a member of the walnut family and in the hickory group.
An important crop tree, it is grown for its fruit, the pecan nut, in orchards in the South and Southeast United States . Pecan trees are also useful as shade or ornamental trees. They grow well all over the South.
The pecan is the state tree of Texas. It was adopted by Texas in 1919.
The flowering trees are angiosperms. Those with naked seeds are gymnosperms. Angiosperms make up the largest class in the plant kingdom. They are successful because of their type of seed. A tough seed coat protects the seed and the stored food feeds the embryo until it is ready to grow on its own.
There are two branches of angiosperms: one with two seed leaves and one with one seed leaf. The pecan tree has two seed leaves. Most two seed leaf trees are called broadleaf trees and they lose their leaves each year.
The gymnosperm are divided into four groups. The biggest group is the conifers or cone-bearing trees. Most of these plants are evergreens. They keep their leaves during the winter.
The varieties recommnercial use are: Cheyenne, Sioux, Cape Fear, Caddo, Wichita, Choctaw, Pawnee, Maramac, Melroses, Desirable, Eliot and Western. Farmers choose varieties depending on their location and desired crop size. Varieties to avoid are Stuart, Mahan, Burkett and especially success. Success has a serious disease which is untreatable.
The nuts ripen from mid-September until December. They are harvested after they fall to the ground. Pecans vary in size, from 30 to 90 nuts per pound. No nuts are produced until trees are five or six years old. Pecans can last up to six months in their shells if refrigerated.
Pecan trees are used in landscaping because they are attractive and they provide shade. Their wood is brittle and has fewer uses than similar species. However pecan wood is valuable for flooring, furniture and paneling.
The World book Encyclopedia, 1993 Edition, Volume P; World Book, Inc., Chicago; Pages 225-226.
Growing Fruits, Berries and Nuts Southwest-Southeast by George McEachern; Gulf Publishing Co., Houston, 1990; Pages 65,66,71.
Trees Alive by Sarah Riedman; Lothrop, Lee & Sheperd Co., New York, 1974; Pages 24-27, 92-94.
Trees, A Golden Guide by Herbert S. Zim and Alexander Martin; Golden Press, New York, 1956; Pages 131,135.
A Field Guide to Wildflowers, Trees and Shrubs of Texas by Delena Tull and George Millers; Gulf Publishing Co., Houston; Pages 342-343.
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My oh my, I can't believe it's been almost a week since I put up my last recipe. Between wrapping things up for graduation (I finish in 2 weeks!) and lying in pools my own sweat (ew) in my hot apartment, I've been seriously lacking in energy lately. I tend to believe that there are few problems a good helping of nutrition can't solve…does anyone have any good tips for breaking out of a low-energy slump? If so, I'd love to hear them.
Because of the recent temperatures and my unfortunate lack of air-conditioning, I've been focusing on creating meals that require little, if any, cooking, baking, or boiling. While this one does not completely fit that mold, it comes pretty close and the leftovers kept me happy for days. I even ate a few servings for breakfast with a fried egg on top.
This recipe was inspired by a similar one from Whipped. I changed the ingredients based on what I had in my kitchen and I omitted the mozzarella because…well, I was dealing with the discovery that I now have cellulite on my thighs. I really recommend taking an extra few minutes to make the pickled cherry tomatoes. They provide amazing little bursts of flavor and are easy to make.
Summer Vegetable Salad with Quinoa and Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
makes 8 servings
adapted from Whipped
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup diced zucchini (about 1/2 large)
- 1 ear corn, kernel removed
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
- 2 handfuls spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup pickled tomatoes (see recipe below)
- 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- salt, to taste
Start by pickling the cherry tomatoes. They will need at least an hour for the flavors to come together.
In a large bowl, toss vegetables together. Drizzle with oil and vinegar and toss again. Finish with a sprinkle of salt.
Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
adapted from Plate to Plate
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- a pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, gently crushed
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Mix vinegar, water, salt, and sugar together until salt and sugar are dissolved. Mix the halved tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Pack gently into a glass jar and pour vinegar mixture over until covered. Replace the lid, give it a few good shakes, and leave it at room temperature for 1-3 hours.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Executives at NPR affiliate stations across the United States have begun publicly voicing discontent in the aftermath of the network's dismissal of news analyst Juan Williams, with several station managers openly questioning the actions and judgment of NPR President and CEO Vivian Schiller.
Some station executives said Williams should not have been fired, while others said the firing should have been more professionally handled. Still others questioned whether NPR is fairly administering its own ethics rules, and suggested Williams was fired purely because he appears on Fox News.
The statements by NPR affiliate managers come in the wake of Schiller's issuance late Sunday of a written apology to them for her handling of the incident, which has generated more flak for NPR than any other event in the network's forty-year history of operations.
"While we stand firmly behind that decision" to terminate Williams's contract, Schiller wrote in an e-mail to affiliate managers, "I regret that we did not take the time to prepare the station community and provide you with the tools to cope with the fallout from this episode. I also regret that this happened when the staff and volunteers of many stations were deeply engaged in pledge drives."
NPR fired Williams late last Wednesday, forty-eight hours after his most recent appearance on "The O'Reilly Factor" with host Bill O'Reilly. The two were discussing the ongoing controversy about plans to build a mosque and cultural center near the September 11 attacks when Williams confided that he gets "nervous" seeing Muslims on the same passenger flights as himself. After NPR fired Williams, Fox News expanded and extended his contract as a contributor to the cable news channel.
In her e-mailed apology Sunday night, Schiller acknowledged that "the process that followed the decision [to fire Williams]…including not meeting with Juan Williams in person," was "unfortunate," and added: "I take full responsibility for that." She disclosed that NPR is conducting a "thorough review of all aspects of our performance in this instance, a process that will continue in the coming days and weeks."
Among the issues with which Schiller has been confronted in recent days was why NPR has not sought to make any change to the status of other NPR journalists – such as longtime legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg – who, like Williams, have appeared regularly on other TV outlets, freely dispensing opinions. NPR told Fox News late Friday no change was being considered in the status of Totenberg or Mara Liasson, NPR's national political correspondent, who, like Williams, is also a Fox News contributor.
In telephone interviews with Fox News this week, general managers of several stations affiliated with NPR spoke sharply about Schiller's performance in the episode. Janet Campbell, general manager at Kansas station KANU, said she did not believe Williams should have been fired at all, and that she "absolutely" saw a double standard at work in the network's treatment of Williams and Totenberg.
"I think it had to do with the network he was on," said Campbell, who has served as KANU's general manager for fifteen years. "I thought it was a knee-jerk reaction. And I was extremely disappointed at [Schiller's] remarks in Atlanta. I thought that was very childish. Someone in charge of such a large organization should know better."
Speaking at a newsmakers' luncheon at the Atlanta Press Club on Thursday, when controversy over Williams's firing was still fresh and reaching a feverish peak in news media circles, Schiller said Williams's feelings about Muslim airlines passengers should be between him and his "psychiatrist or him and his publicist, take your pick." Schiller apologized to Williams later that afternoon, calling her remark hasty and "thoughtless."
"I feel a little bit like the street sweeper at the elephant parade," said KANU's Campbell. "I'm getting twenty to forty calls…a lot of people asking me for my budget information. That's all I've done for three days. By the time I got in Monday morning – while I appreciated her apology – I thought it was a little late."
Steve Lindbeck, president and general manager of Alaska station KSKA, expressed similar sentiments. "It struck me as an overreaction," he told Fox News from Anchorage. "And then I listened online to his comment in context [on the October 18 edition of "The O'Reilly Factor"]…And it didn't strike me as [being as] difficult as it originally appeared….That's a problem, where people occasionally don't look at the context." Lindbeck said KSKA exceeded its fundraising goals last week, which saw the Williams controversy coinciding with pledge drives at most NPR stations, but added: "I doubt that it was good [for fundraising]….I don't think it was the most deft handling of the situation."
Dana Whitehair, general manager of Spindale, North Carolina-based station WNCW, also said Schiller "could have handled it better," and welcomed her mea culpa of Sunday night. "I think what Vivian did was appropriate, in apologizing," Whitehair told Fox News. "I think she recognized that she handled it in a way that was not in the best interests of NPR stations as a whole."
Whitehair, who has headed WNCW for almost four years, said the Williams firing had provoked more controversy than any other issue in his tenure, both in terms of listener feedback and in the dialogue posted on the internal list-serv by which NPR affiliate managers communicate with each other.
Schiller's apology, he said, "was prompted by, I'm sure, the great deal of heat that was generated [on the list-serv]." When KANU's Campbell was asked whether Williams's firing had been "quite the topic" on the list-serv, she replied: "Oh, yes. Still is quite the topic."
The website for the University of Kentucky's station, WUKY, encourages listeners and readers to speak out on the issue – and to direct their feedback elsewhere. "To contact NPR regarding Juan Williams," the website states prominently in the upper righthand corner of its home page, "listeners can call the NPR Listener Care line at (202) 513-3232 10am to 5 pm ET, Monday through Friday, use NPR's contact form, or contact the NPR Ombudsman at 202.513.3245 (or http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/)."
A little lower down on the WUKY home page, readers will find the full statement on the issue that general manager Tom Godell posted there on Friday. "Here at WUKY we understand your concerns regarding NPR's recent dismissal of Juan Williams," Godell wrote. "Rest assured that we are doing everything within our power to gather as much information about the event as we can, and that we are watching closely as this story unfolds.
"As a public radio station," WUKY's statement continues, "we support freedom of speech, but we also recognize the need for specific policies to govern the roles of employees. Without full disclosure of Mr. Williams' employment history with NPR, we cannot take an official stance on their actions."The general manager for still another NPR station affiliate, also based in the deep south, spoke to Fox News only on condition of anonymity because he did not wish to strain relations with NPR headquarters in Washington. "I have mixed feelings about it," said the manager. "I probably shouldn't say anything [on the record] because I might get outspoken. So I should probably keep my mouth shut. I'm an old-fashioned fellow who wishes the Fairness Doctrine were back. That should give you some idea of where I come from on this."


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Carbs: 17g | Fat: 10.7g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 25.8g | Calories: 268.7
Very Good 4.0/5
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Something so simple and tastes great!
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Carbs: 29.7g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 26g | Calories: 292.1
This sesame chicken recipe is a slimmed-down and healthier version of the sesame chicken from PF Chang's and other Chinese restaurants.
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Carbs: 7g | Fat: 17.6g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 28.2g | Calories: 299.8
A much quicker version of the Italian classic; less time, but no less taste.
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Carbs: 34.5g | Fat: 10.7g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 28g | Calories: 342.3
A tasty twist on boneless pork chops!
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Carbs: 17.7g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 22.3g | Calories: 399.7
A quick and easy dinner that is also low in fat, this chicken casserole is perfect for busy nights.
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Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 36.8g | Calories: 284.2
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Carbs: 5.8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 24g | Calories: 146.1
Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.
Carbs: 23.5g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 137.5
Very Good 4.5/5
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Terrific side dish; serve with any type of meat. Very healthy and really filling but low calorie.
Submitted by TONCHWILL
Carbs: 34.3g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 5.8g | Calories: 181.2


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A family friend of 21-year-old Alisha Bromfield said the Plainfield resident was several months pregnant when she was killed, according to the Door County Advocate.
The friend, who asked not to be named, said suspect Brian M. Cooper, 35, was not the father of the baby.
Door County Sheriff Terry Vogel would neither confirm nor deny that Bromfield was pregnant. The sheriff has also not released any information regarding Bromfield's cause of death.
Cooper, who has not been formally charged, is scheduled to appeaer in Door County Circuit Cort at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
The pair reported worked together at the Joliet Home Depot store, but Vogel told the Door County Advocate it was unclear if they were employees of the store or an outside company.
He said the couple did not live together.
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A man is being held in what Sheriff Terry Vogel called Door County's first homicide in more than a decade, according to a Fox 11 News report from Wisconsin.
Brian M. Cooper, 35, was arrested Sunday after reportedly contacting the sheriff's department to confess to killing his girlfriend.
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Alisha N. Bromfield, 21, also of Plainfield, was found dead in a hotel room at a resort near Sturgeon Bay, WI, according to the report. The couple had reportedly attended a wedding at the Log Den in Egg Harbor the night before.
Cooper called police Sunday and told them he had killed his girlfriend, the report said. He was arrested at a business in Sister Bay, about 35 miles from where Bromfield's body was found, according to Fox 11.
Cooper was reportedly due to appear in court Tuesday and had not yet been formally charged.
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By Mike Kays
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Vian made it through Snowmagaddon and though its Class 2A title dream may take up to Christmas week to live out, life is returning to normal on campus again.
Last Saturday's semifinal against Davis was postponed due to a statewide sleet and snow deluge and at McAlester High School, the site of the contest, more of the sleet and freezing rain variety of winter weather. As the thawing began enough Tuesday to reopen classes today, the Wolverines got in an indoor practice Tuesday at Van Buren, Ark., in preparation for Friday's makeup date of 13-0 teams with kickoff at 7 p.m.
"We did a little in the gym Monday and then got in our work over there (Tuesday)," Vian coach Brandon Tyler said. "Except for being in the gym we've treated this like a regular work week. But with three days last week under our belt, we've been able to go 1 1/2 hours each day and get out of it with shorter practices."
Rylee Simon, the team's quarterback and also linebacker on defense, still spent game day Saturday in football and cold, taking in the Oklahoma-Oklahoma State game in Stillwater. He said he's just as soon avoid those conditions — although in the case of Bedlam the snow and ice was swept from the playing field the day before.
"It would be a memory, that's for sure, if we had," he said. "It wouldn't bother me much but for a fan, you're not moving around in it and it's harder than being out there playing, where your blood's pumping and it really isn't that big a deal.
"It'll be good to have better weather, but at this point it's the playoffs, you're focused on your goal of a title and you'll play any which way you have to."
A.J. Rodriguez, who pairs with Simon at linebacker and blocks for him at right tackle, did a lot of lifting and running and film work on his own.
"Definitely a long weekend," he said. "You look at those games on TV Sunday in the NFL and they were playing in those conditions. It'd been crazy, something fun to talk about had that been us. Either way, I'm just ready to get after it."
This past weekend was also the last rifle weekend for deer hunters — like playoff football, another Vian tradition that was impacted.
"I tried to stay out of the woods. It was pretty cold to me and my mom wasn't too crazy about it either, " said offensive lineman Ashton Woods. "I watched a lot of film and football."
Watching film was a definite advantage of the downtime considering Davis is one of the few teams that operate out of a wishbone offense — something that's hard to simulate in practice with a scout team. Tyler's had a good look at it as a coach in two semifinal meetings, a 34-27 Vian win in 2006 and last year's 22-0 loss.
"It isn't something you see much and with the technology we have now where kids can download game film from home, it's a great tool. So having some more visual time to understand it is definitely helpful."
That's one advantage. The other is getting a couple of key parts in gear. Shamal Evans, a wide receiver and defensive back, rolled his ankle last week on the end of a touchdown reception in a 21-20 quarterfinal win against Hennessey and running back Eric Casey has been nursing a groin injury that benefited from the time off.
"They're both ready to roll," Tyler said. "Getting a week after 13 games, you've got a lot of bumps and bruises that go beyond just those guys so it's just a good thing overall. We're fresher but so are they."
The winner will face the survivor of the other semifinal between Hartshorne and Millwood next week.


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A list of the Virtual Console games coming to Japan this April:
Link: http://www.vc-reviews.com/news/2008/...ist_april_2008Famicom:
-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (April 1st)
-Sky Kid (April 1st)
-Volguard II
-Bokosuka Wars
Super Famicom:
-Famicom Detective Club Part II
-Hercules no Eikou IV
-Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Sega Master System:
-Wonder Boy
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-M.U.S.H.A. (More widely known as Aleste and Musha Aleste, April 1st)
-Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
PC Engine:
-Riot Zone (April 1st)
-Legend of Valkyrie (April 1st)
-Castlevania Dracula X: Rondo of Blood
-Digital Champion: Battle Boxer
-Monster Lair
Neo Geo: (Yup, it's finally getting a new game again!)
-Metal Slug
I'd say that's a pretty respectable month. Not sure what the point in Metal Slug is seeing as there's already an anthology of the series out for the Wii, and Phantasy Star III is already out on the Sega Mega Drive Collection (it's the weakest in the series, mind). But still, not a bad month.
A request for Konami: please, please, please bring Rondo of Blood to the American and PAL Wii Shops.


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For The United Way
Southern West Virginia's version of "Dancing with the Stars" this coming Friday night will help kick off the local 2013-2014 United Way campaign with its goal of reaching $525,000.
The night of competition, food and dancing — scheduled at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center — will give everyone a chance to get dressed up for one of the most fun nights of the year. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; dancing starts at 7:30.
It is a great honor and privilege for me to have been chosen to serve as the 2013-2014 Campaign Chairman for the United Way of Southern West Virginia. Having served as vice chairman last year under the highly capable leadership of Richard Jarrell, I can only hope that this year's campaign will be able to build upon last year's tremendous success.
I also feel very fortunate to have been joined with this year's vice chair Sherrie Hunter, who is widely known throughout the region for her tireless efforts in conservation and environmental issues for the Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority.
The United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families are able to achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. As part of its mission, the United Way improves lives by mobilizing caring power communities around the world to advance the common good.
The focus of United Way of Southern West Virginia Inc. is identifying and resolving pressing community issues, as well as making measurable changes in the communities through partnerships with schools, government agencies, businesses, organized labor, financial institutions, community development corporations, voluntary and neighborhood associations, the faith community and others. However, the main focus areas include education, income and health.
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Our vision is to be a national model for community engagement generating financial and voluntary contributions to meet local needs and make lasting improvements in our quality of life.
A volunteer-led organization, the United Way is the area's private funder of health and human services, primarily provided by some 32 active partner agencies in the five counties of Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, Nicholas and Wyoming.
Our website is www.unitedwayswv.org.
Finally, the money raised is distributed to the nonprofits, and they perform the work necessary to move the community forward. They help homeless veterans get back on their feet; they help families obtain affordable health care; they care for our community's youngest and oldest members; they provide treatment for trauma services for addiction and much more.
When you give to the United Way of Southern West Virginia, you immediately become part of the collective power of generosity. Every individual has a different desire and ability to give. That's why there are several levels of giving that allow you to contribute to the health of our community within our own means.
Regardless of the amount of your contribution, we promise to combine your gift with others to deliver long-term solutions for southern West Virginia's people in need. It is also important to note that 99 percent of your contribution stays local.
Our goals are ambitious, but with your help, and by utilizing our core strengths — a national network, committed local partners and public engagement capacity — we will achieve them.
— United Way of Southern West Virginia 2013-2014 Campaign Chair Frank Wood is publisher of Beckley Newspapers.


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When to Visit:
Summer is a popular time, but dress for very hot weather. Some prefer the winter months, which can be windy and cold but generally free of ice and snow. The best bargains often are found in Winter and early Spring, with Autumn becoming more popular, too. If you go for the Christmas Eve Mass at Vatican Square, book airfare and other arrangements well in advance.
Where to Eat:
Enjoy at least one meal in a neighborhood trattoria, the kind of place where the owner is also the chef and thinks nothing of coming out of the kitchen in his apron to ask about your meal. These places are usually very reasonably priced. It's your best way to see how the average Italian enjoys a meal.
Where to Stay:
The area surrounding the main train station (Termini) is known for its budget hotels and, unfortunately, levels of crime that make many visitors uncomfortable. An alternative to the standard hotel rooms is booking in a convent, where you'll find large, clean rooms and friendly service at a fraction of the price of a hotel. Romeguide.it provides a listing. You should be prepared to pay cash and respect the fairly early curfew most convents observe. If you would rather book a standard room, check out links to 10 cheap Rome hotels.
Getting Around:
Rome's rather small subway system is good for trips across town from the main (Termini) railroad station, but it is not as complex as London's underground or the Paris metro. Fortunately, many of the top ancient sites can be seen on foot because of their proximity. Likewise, the Vatican is mainly an indoor, foot-powered tour. Parking and driving can be frustrating here, but car rentals can be good for touring outside the urban area. Cabs are a necessary evil, especially late at night.
Rome Attractions:
Vatican City is a place most people see in one day, but it merits several days to truly appreciate. The same could be said of the ancient sites, but many will find a way to see each in compressed time frames and come away awe-struck. If you can allow a minimum of three days to see Rome's major sites, you will be far happier than those who try to do it in two or less. Don't laugh--it's far more common than most travelers imagine.
Beyond the Legendary Wonders:
You won't often hear a lot about the Catacombs, but they are fascinating and humbling for Christians and non-Christians alike. The trip just outside of Rome includes some views of the ancient viaducts you probably saw in those elementary school history books. Look for a bus that says "Saint Calixto." On the other end of the spectrum, Rome is a style and shopping mecca. The place to see and be seen is the Via del Corso. Always remember that window shopping with imaginary dollars is free!


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he didnt say crhis owen either, nah im JK lol.
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It's awesome 5* for this one!
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After three months on the shelf, Conneaut's City Council is ready to revisit new trash-hauling laws for the city.
At Monday's regular meeting, a majority of council approved a motion by Councilman-at-large Neil LaRusch to take the measure from the table where it had sat since late June. Garbage disposal problems continue to mount while the legislation languished, LaRusch said.
"I think we need to talk about it," he said. "People are sick about (the town's trash situation), and I'm sick of it, too."
Ward 1 Councilman Doug Hedrick, who tabled the measure, agreed it was time to revisit the matter.
"I still don't know the answer," he said. "I've talked to people and I'm open to discussion."
The measure was pulled from the table by a 6-1 vote, with Councilman-at-large John Roach saying no. Roach has been critical of the measure in the past. Hedrick moved the ordinance to a third reading, meaning it could surface for a vote at council's next regular meeting in mid-October.
Council's first order of business may be to amend the ordinance to include recent recommendations made by City Manager Tim Eggleston. He has proposed eliminating a provision that would authorize him to seek proposals for a one-hauler system for residential collections, an idea roundly criticized by local trash collectors and their customers. Council already has that authority, so it needn't be included in any legislation, Eggleston has said.
The measure would still set specific times and days for trash collection, a prime purpose of the proposed law. City officials say they are tired of seeing garbage sitting on curbs every day of the week. Haulers would also be obliged to offer curbside recycling and also make collections in vehicles designed for trash hauling, not pickup trucks with plywood walls.
Ward 2 Councilman Phil Garcia questioned whether the city needed additional laws to deal with trash problems. Enforcement of existing laws may be a better solution, he said.
"Why aren't we citing these people?" Garcia said. "I feel we're not enforcing what we have now. People are running roughshod over us. There are blatant violations. Why are we not citing the owners?"
In other business, council moved to a second reading an ordinance that would streamline the process to cite people for violations of the city's junk and unlicensed vehicle ordinance. The proposed measure would eliminate the need for repeated inspections and notifications by a city official, giving authority to a police officer instead.
"It was a really complicated procedure," said Ward 4 Councilman Thomas Kozesky. "(The proposed replacement) cuts out a lot of that stuff."
The legislation would also downgrade a first offense to a minor misdemeanor, toughening the penalty for the second infraction. The law would also apply to boats, campers and other things that sit on wheels, Kozesky said.
Elsewhere, council:
• Re-appointed Judy Williams to a four-year term to the Conneaut Board of Tourism
• Officially added two properties — 524 Lakeview Ave., and 255 Clay St. — to the city's building demolition list
• Amended the compensation that can be paid newly-appointed Law Director Carly Prather. Eggleston is authorized to pay her no more than $52,000 annually for the position, which became a full-time job with Prather's appointment. The county will pay $5,000 of Prather's salary. Pay for Prather's former job, assistant law director, was shrunk from $33,826 to $28,826. That job will not be filled, officials have said.


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The Vizio CT15T-B1 is a thin, nice-looking laptop with plenty of performance and battery life. But for the money, the package should be a little more complete.
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Gov. Quinn signed legislation in August of 2009 allowing village boards to transfer their residents' electric accounts to alternative suppliers.
Many villages in the Chicago metropolitan area are pursuing electrical aggregation.
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BELLAIRE — Ryan Cybulla scored from 25 yards out with 1:33 left in the first overtime period to help lift Bellaire to a 6-4 Division 4 soccer victory Monday over Northport.
Hunter Rowe added another goal in the second 10-minute OT session for the final margin as the Wildcats scrambled for the equalizer.
Bill Stowe's goal with 4:15 left in regulation gave the Northport star a hat trick and sent the game into overtime.
Bellaire's scores in regulation came from Nic Underwood, Hunter Rowe (two) and Cybulla. Rowe and Denny Hall added assists, while Drew Emery helped set up Rowe's overtime goal.
Adam Crandall had 10 saves for Bellaire.
Alex Thelander also had a goal for the Wildcats, with Armando Hernandez picking up an assist.
The Eagles (17-5) host Glen Lake in district semifinals Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Glen Lake 8 Forest Area 0
Jake Lewis and Riley Scanlon each scored a pair of goals as Glen Lake won an 8-0 Division 4 district quarterfinal over Forest Area.
Reiss Skrocki and Anders Johnson each added three points, as Skrocki had a goal and two assists and Johnson set up three scores and also played some of the second half in goal.
Cadeem Brown pitched in a goal and an assist and Cameron Thoreson and Cameron Baarstad scored goals and Devin Montague picked up an assist.
Ryan Tondreau started in goal for the Lakers (7-7-3), who move on to play district host Bellaire at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Leland 10 Charlevoix 1
Luke Nesbitt scored five goals and had seven points total as Leland rang up a 10-1 Division 4 district quarterfinal victory over Charlevoix.
Dylan Jolliffe scored four goals and assisted on three others, and Matt Fleis pitched in a goal.
Ian Cavender scored the Rayders' goal.
Leland (21-3) plays Suttons Bay in Wednesday's 5 p.m. semifinal in Bellaire. The Comets won both regular-season matchups, by scores of 2-1 and 8-0.
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Suttons Bay earned a spot in the Division 4 district semifinals at Bellaire with a 4-0 victory over Buckley.
Logan Mikesell scored two goals and Marcos Villanueva and Jason Winowiecki each had one for the Norsemen.
Aaron Orban made seven saves for the shutout.
The Norse (7-7-4) face Leland on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Bellaire.
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The Rams (7-10) play Lincoln-Alcona at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Petoskey.
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Traverse City Central defeated Ogemaw Heights in four games to earn a Big North Conference victory.
The Trojans (20-13-2, 6-5 BNC) won 25-18, 22-25, 25-18, 25-21.
Leading the way for Central were Callie Bartkowiak (17 kills, six digs), Jessie Kushner (13 kills, 11 digs, two aces), Kiley Kowal (12 kills, three blocks) and Maddy Duensing (45 assists, two aces).
The Trojans travel to the Fenton Invitational on Saturday before hosting rival Traverse City West on Wednesday.
Coming off a win in Saturday's tournament at TC West, Central's JV team topped Ogemaw in straight games, 25-23, 25-21, 25-20, led by Zierra Fraser, Carissa Bartkowiak, Jesse Hiemstra and Cara Ferguson.
Led by Jessica Olson, Sarah Underwood and Megan Buzzella, the Trojan freshmen posted a 25-15, 25-13, 25-22 victory.
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This follows the departure of former deputy minister and Wanita MCA vice-chairman Datuk Heng Seai Kie after her senate term expired last Thursday.
However, the chief secretary to the government Datuk Seri Dr Ali Hamsa said in a statement Monday that Heng would be retained in the ministry as an adviser.
"In appreciation of her experience and service, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has agreed to appoint her as adviser to the Women, Family and Community Development ministry," said Ali.
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Order at the counter and — presto! — it appears at your table. Albert Baltieri's restaurant looks more like a fast-food eatery than a dining room, but the food is plentiful and tasty. We can't imagine a place where you could feed a family so well for the price. Pick your favorite pasta, sauce and extras (i.e. meatballs, vegetables, chicken, etc.) and you'll get garlic bread, a large salad and bottomless beverage served with it for as little as $7.98. Pizzas (8-inch) start at $4.89.
827 E. Montecito St.; (805) 568-1678, http://www.prestopasta.com. Tab: $4.89-$8.99
8. Renaud's Patisserie
You'll think you're in Paris while dining at this chic sidewalk bistro and pastry shop in the Loreto Plaza mall. Great sandwiches, salads and breakfast items prepared and served with a touch of class; the café is so good that chef Renaud Gonthier's small restaurant wins our Best of the 10 Award. Don't forget to try the beautiful pastries, which a fellow diner described as "to die for."
3315 State St.; (805) 569-2400, http://www.renaudsbakery.com. Tab: $4 -$13
9. Rose Café
This Santa Barbara institution has been voted "Best Mexican Restaurant" 14 times in local newspaper surveys (Santa Barbara Independent and the News Press). A bonus: You get table service, south-of-the-border ambiance and free chips when you buy a budget meal here.
1816 Cliff Drive; (805) 965-5513, http://www.rosecafe2.com. Tab: $4.25-$12.50.
10. Rudy's Mexican Restaurant
If you're biking, running or rollerblading your way across town, stop for lunch at Rudy's, where you can carbo-load for a pittance. This local fast-food chain (Goleta, Carpinteria, Buellton, besides the three Santa Barbara locations listed here) offers super-sized portions of Mexican favorites such as burritos ($4.75 to $6.75); most plates include beans and rice.
305 W. Montecito St., (805) 899-3152; 3613½ State St., (805) 563-2232; Paseo Nuevo Mall, (805) 564-8677; http://www.paseonuevoshopping.com. Tab: $4.25-$7.50
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1. Hit the beaches: East Beach is at the heart of it all and is best for volleyball; Leadbetter Beach wins the prize for being family-friendly; Butterfly Beach offers great people watching.


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Mariano's is opening its first North Shore store Tuesday morning at 1822 Willow Rd. in Northfield. Doors open at 6 a.m.
It's the second Mariano's to open in a former Dominick's space after its parent company bought 11 Dominick's locations in the Chicago area after Dominick's withdrew from the market late last year. The first one was in Park Ridge, the company said.
The store features a smoothie bar, Italian coffee and gelato shop, live piano music and free wifi.
Another Mariano's is slated for Northbrook at the NorthShore 770 development at the corner of Skokie Boulevard and Dundee Road.
The company is also working on a Glenview store at Golf and Waukegan.
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Rendering by: Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP.
Where will the Walnut Creek Station TOD be located? The Walnut Creek Station TOD area is at the north end of the Shops at Walnut Creek shopping center overlooking the Lower Church Lake Open Space.
What is the vision for the Walnut Creek Station TOD? The Lower Church Lake Open Space to the north of the station would be reconfigured to bring the lake to the edge of the station, creating a one-of-a-kind lakeside setting. The proposed office buildings and restaurants south of the station would overlook the lake.
When will construction begin on the Walnut Creek Station TOD? The timing for the rail line is unknown since RTD does not currently have the funds for additional rail construction for the Northwest Rail Line north of the Westminster Station at 71st Avenue and Irving Street.
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Knoxvillian who saved NY Times may rest in peace
Word that billionaire impresario David Geffen is angling to buy The New York Times is one of the hot rumors swirling through the newspaper business these days.
Newsweek has come up with an interesting angle: Geffen, 66, isn't looking for an investment. If he were to buy the paper, he would turn it into a non-profit similar to the St. Petersburg Times.
That would end more than a century of ownership by the Ochs-Sulzberger family, which began when a former Knoxvillian, Adolph Ochs, bought the struggling Times in 1896 and went on to create the modern American standard of objective journalism.
He died in Chattanooga, where he also owned that city's Times, in 1935.
I think Adolph would rest comfortably if the Old Grey Lady were turned into a national trust.


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UFC welterweight Josh Koscheck has left the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)
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text: Internship Report, BBA (BRAC Business School) http://hdl.handle.net/10361/2 2014-08-02T08:57:38Z 2014-08-02T08:57:38Z A study on the customer satisfaction level of EXIM Bank Limited Anjum, Sadmee http://hdl.handle.net/10361/3413 2014-07-24T04:03:40Z 2014-06-26T00:00:00Z A study on the customer satisfaction level of EXIM Bank Limited Anjum, Sadmee Banking sector is now one of the booming sectors of Bangladesh. Currently this sector is becoming extremely competitive with the arrival of multinational banks as well as emerging and technological infrastructure, effective credit management, higher performance level and utmost customer satisfaction. This competition is elevated after the entrance of the private commercial banks in Bangladesh. For this reason, this sector is flourishing very rapidly. Among these banks, EXIM Bank is one the most reputed and fast growing private bank in Bangladesh. Though the journey of this bank is not so long as other privatized banks but within this short time they are able to achieve their expected goal through their dedicated service, professionalism and effective strategies. This bank started its operation in Bangladesh on 3rd August, 1999 as a scheduled commercial bank but in 2004 it migrated into Shariah based Islamic Bank by identifying the stiff growth of the Islamic banking system in this Muslim country Bangladesh. This report illustrates a comprehensive scenario of customer satisfaction level of EXIM Bank. For preparing this report, I have scrutinized both primary and secondary data to make it successful. Mainly, this paper is emphasized on the core banking operations of EXIM Bank including the General Banking system, Foreign Exchange and Investments & Advances. As a part of my Internship I have worked with all of the departments of the EXIM Bank of Dhanmondi branch. I divided this paper into two major parts. At the initial stage I tried to portray the bank's overall picture. In the next stage I tried to explain the general banking activities, products & services at the bank and the customer satisfaction level of EXIM Bank. I also attached here the necessary instructions and suggestions given by the Executives of this bank to clarify the actions and activities of the related subject matter. Mainly I have made this report based on my working experience at Dhanmondi branch. From the observation of this Internship, I found out some critical issues and problems about EXIM Bank and tried to give some possible recommendations regarding the topic and I expect that it will be helpful for the bank as well. This internship report is submitted in a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration,2014.; Cataloged from PDF version of Internship report.; Includes bibliographical references (page 66). 2014-06-26T00:00:00Z Assessing customer satisfaction of Grameenphone Shoulin, Shabnam http://hdl.handle.net/10361/3412 2014-07-24T04:03:42Z 2014-07-17T00:00:00Z Assessing customer satisfaction of Grameenphone Shoulin, Shabnam Grameenphone is the leading company in the mobile telecommunication industry of Bangladesh. It has been successful to build a superior image in comparison to the other operators. In other words, GP has a clear advantage over the competitors. Grameenphone has some additional features in comparison to its competitors. It is playing a vital role to increase the subscribers of Grameenphone. Another important thing is that GP users are mostly satisfied with the initial price of GP connections and hand-sets. Because, before GP's introduction to the market, mobile phones were totally out of reach to the major part of the current market. Moreover, Grameenphone subscribers are happy with the country-wide network. But overall, GP users are not satisfied with service of the company. Many important factors are acting as reasons behind this overall dissatisfaction. Grameenphone connections are not always available. The Grameenphonecenters are very important for some after-sales services. But, these have shortage of capacity. GP Subscribers need to spend significant amount of time to reach the customer care. Behavior of the Customer Manager is satisfactory. For customer managers it is too tough to handle a large numbers of subscribers with a smiling face continuously. Most of the subscribers are not happy with the billing rate of Grameenphone. They think it is too high in the context of Bangladesh. This internship report is submitted in a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration,2014.; Cataloged from PDF version of Internship report.; Includes bibliographical references (page 64). 2014-07-17T00:00:00Z Understanding the market of instant powder drink & future trend of GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh Limited Mahmud, Yestabshir http://hdl.handle.net/10361/3411 2014-07-24T04:03:18Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Understanding the market of instant powder drink & future trend of GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh Limited Mahmud, Yestabshir GlaxoSmithKline a subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) is one of the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. GSK continues to be committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. The Company's principle activities include secondary manufacture of pharmaceutical products and marketing of vaccines, pharmaceutical and healthcare products. GlaxoSmithKline conducts the operational activities in Bangladesh as a principal with its own set-up of manufacturing, marketing and distribution. The Marketing department of GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh is mostly responsible for conducting the operational activities in Bangladesh. The department is divided into two self-management teams in order to attain efficiency in work processes. As a Marketing Intern at Consumer Healthcare I was assigned with a variety of tasks that are mostly related to Brand Support Activation program and Point of sale marketing. In the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) category, Instant Powder Drinks are common and popular. Instant Powder Drink market is mainly dominated by Sajeeb Corporation in Bangladesh. Tang, Foster Clark, Nutri-C, Glaxose, Tierra are available brands in the market. This study mainly focuses on the issues like the market for Instant Powder Drink in Bangladesh, people's consideration about Instant Powder Drink, how many people take Instant Powder Drink, consumers' brand loyalty, consumers' perception about price and the future trend of Instant Powder Drink By the end of the analysis, there is an elaborated discussion on my findings in GlaxoSmithKline. After analyzing the Instant Powder Drink trend strategies, some revamp options have been recommended in this paper. This internship report is submitted in a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration,2014.; Cataloged from PDF version of Internship report.; Includes bibliographical references (page 44 - 45). 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Customer satisfaction level of Standard Bank Limited Chakma, Pramiti http://hdl.handle.net/10361/3409 2014-07-24T04:03:41Z 2014-07-13T00:00:00Z Customer satisfaction level of Standard Bank Limited Chakma, Pramiti We know that in modern world, banks are playing a key role for the development of an economy. In Bangladesh it is not different in this case. Business opportunities day by day rising, new products and services come in every month. Need for data and information about different topics and issue is very essential for building and operating a business. Information plays a major role in all sector of a society, whether in social sector or business sector. For this reason, Standard Bank Limited always try to think in a different way, which facilitates their existing customers to get their account related information and other products like loan in an easy way. Moreover different services of alternate channel (like: Online banking, SMS banking, internert banking e.t.c) attract potential customers to deposit their money in this bank. As part of my academic requirement and completion of my BBA program, I needed to complete a three month period of Internship program. I chose to do my Internship at Standard Bank Ltd. This report based on the internship program, partial requirement for the Bachelor of Business Administration in BRAC University Bangladesh. The main objective of this report is to find out customer's satisfaction of Standard Bank Limited. This Internship will give a great experience in my life. The report also gives an idea of different products and offerings given by United Commercial Bank Limited. During internship program I understand that total number of employees in a branch of SBL is not satisfactory but customer service officers try their best effort to serve the clients. SBL always try to offer new products (deposit &loan related), services (SMS banking, I- banking e.t.c) to their customers for being the right partner, being passionate about customers' success and delighting them with quality services. This internship report is submitted in a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration,2014.; Cataloged from PDF version of Internship report.; Includes bibliographical references (page 53). 2014-07-13T00:00:00Z


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The Lake County Development Council held its annual legislative breakfast Monday at .
U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette, Ohio State Sen. John Eklund, Ohio Reps. Ron Young and Lorraine Fende, Lake County Commissioner Dan Troy and Max Blachman, a representative for U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, spoke at the breakfast and answered questions from the audience.
Blachman used his speaking time to address the dangers of Chinese currency manipulation.
He said Brown helped push a bill addressing currency manipulation through the Senate but the House of Representatives has not voted on it.
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HOUSTON -- Gary Kubiak grew up in Houston, played football at St. Pius High School and at Texas A&M, so getting hired as head coach of the Texans was a dream come true.
After a roller coaster ride that included a 61-64 record, four trips to the playoffs, a mini stroke on the sidelines and a nightmarish 11 straight losses, Kubiak and the Texans have parted ways.
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The day has come for the James Beard Foundation to announce the semifinalists for the 2012 Restaurant Awards. As SFoodie has written before, the finals can resemble the Oscars in that they're often career awards rather than a measure of how the nominees are performing at this very moment. Tha ... More >>
The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. The small stretch of shops on Clement between the anchors of inner and outer Richmond has a new addition: Chomp 'N Swig. Richmond Blog SF notes the restaurant (in the former Cafe Mereb space) is open, se ... More >>
Tamara PalmerCrumb's Peanut Goodness cookie."I started Crumb because I like to feed people," says cookie maven Ann Marie Milo. "More importantly, I love dessert." Crumb launched in San Francisco back in May, and is carried in the city at Falletti Foods, Bryan's Grocery, and JCC Cafe. Varieti ... More >>
Is there a Charlie Palmer restaurant coming to San Francisco? Last night SFoodie walked by the Crescent Hotel and spotted the sign above indicating a change in ownership liquor license to Palmer City-Core Restaurant. Does this mean the celebrity chef who already has a foothold in Healdsbur ... More >>
.... And they will probably still blame the bad driving on the womanHere's an unfortunate incident of being forced to kiss and tell.California Highway Patrol officers were called to the scene of a car accident on Highway 101 in the North Bay at about 11:45 p.m. Friday where a male driver crashed ... More >>
The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Working up the Chez Panisse ladder: Yesterday Tablehopper shared a rumor that long-ago busboy Jerome Waag, was moving into the downstairs co-chef position at Alice Waters' Berkeley restaurant. Today, Ins ... More >>
Still from the Perennial Plate's episode in Healdsburg.Gleaning is not a subject that comes up much in high-density San Francisco, which is located far enough from fields and large-scale gardens that we can romanticize the idea of an overbountiful harvest. But in more agricultural areas, so much ... More >>
The SandwitchesUnlike their namesake, San Francisco's the Sandwitches are something of an acquired taste. Their rootsy, bare-bones rock can at first seem rough-hewn and somewhat difficult -- but given time, one begins to recognize the subtlety and emotional honesty in their songs, especially ... More >>
The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Eater SF notes two drink-inspired restaurant openings: Another new wine bar in Rockridge, Toast (5900 College at Chabot), has officially launched today. Owners Heither Sittig and Kristin Policy, first-tim ... More >>
Bakesale for Japan Where: Multiple Bay Area locations When: Sat., April 2, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Cost: Items priced individually The rundown: Since we last checked in, Samin Nosrat's Bakesale for Japan has snowballed, with dozens of locations spanning the Bay Area, Southern California, the Paci ... More >>
Lou BustamanteCocktail mise en place from a whiskey primer at Beretta.There's something oddly charming about the month of January, the brisk days so full of potential and resolve that only a fresh start can bring ― or maybe that's just the hangover finally wearing off. Maybe you resolved to ... More >>
Tamara PalmerDon't let the moderation fool you.TasteTV's Fall Luxury Chocolate Salon is a miniaturized version of the larger event that takes place in the spring, but still promises to pack plenty of confectionery sampling and gift-shopping into a small space. We'll be making a beeline to loc ... More >>
pengrin™/FlickrSonoma County Gravenstein.An orchard of ancient Gravenstein apples ― prized for their ability to tart and plump up a pie by Jonathan Kauffman ― will be the setting for a fall tasting next month in Healdsburg. The three-hour event at Gina's Orchard is heavy on samples of s ... More >>
Brian YaegerHealdsburg's Bear Republic Brewing is entering 23 of its brews in this month's Great American Beer Festival in Denver.At last year's Great American Beer Festival, Bear Republic Brewing's Racer 5 IPA took home a gold medal, not for American India Pale Ale, but for American-style St ... More >>
Jeremy Brooks/FlickrScott Beattie (right) with the author.After stopping by Spoonbar in Healdsburg earlier this month, we sat down to chat with Scott Beattie for a taste of what to expect behind the bar at Plum, the perennially delayed Bracina, and other projects from Northern California's tr ... More >>
Lou BustamanteAt Spoonbar, ex-Cyrus barman Scott Beattie has a simpler, more refined focus on classic cocktails.On a recent fog-soaked day in the city, the promise of sunshine lured us north to the warmth of Healdsburg, Yountville's counterpart as a showcase of Sonoma County's best food and d ... More >>
The perfect summer getaway is closer than you think.
Peaceful little bars offer sweet summer relaxation.
Find summer adventures on land, at sea, or in the air.
S.F. summer fashion is a piece of layer cake.
Tamara PalmerWe've got a promising newcomer to add to our local resource guide to kombucha. Healdsburg's Vibranz, a new line of bottled kombucha beverages from the makers of Sonoma Sparkler juices, sent us some of its nine flavors to sample. The company hopes to distinguish itself in the mark ... More >>
flirianders/FlickrThere's no excuse for rawists to spend the holiday alone in front of the dehydrator.Can you say, "I feel grateful?" or perhaps "I feel bountiful?" Café Gratitude sooo wants you to. Keeping with a well established annual tradition, four out of five Café Gratitude locations ... More >>
CraigslistCreepy, right?SFoodie's weekly look at some urban essentials offered up on Craiglist. A keg of Anchor. A bottle of Jack. A bowl of chips to dip in fly-speckled guacamole. Fuck that. We're so over mediocre parties we're going to dial in a pig roast every time we get an invitation: ... More >>
Find a hand job. Or a truckload of Zinfandel grapes.Nearly 70 years ago, Albert Camus ruminated on the isolation of city life: As a remedy to life in society I would suggest the big city. Nowadays, it is the only desert within our means. If only he'd lived to know Craigslist. We're no longer ... More >>
pickyourown.org Gayle Okumura Sullivan of Dry Creek Peach and Produce in Healdsburg, one of the last peach farms in all of Northern California, will join Omnivore Books owner Celia Sack in hosting a special tasting of Dry Creek's heirloom yellow and white peaches. They'll also oversee  ... More >>
Amarena cherries and Blu del Moncenisio cheese await enrobing for the Red, White & Blu course.A recent afternoon at the headquarters of confectioner Recchiuti provided definitive proof that, in the right hands, chocolate and cheese do go together. As part of his mostly sold-out Tas ... More >>
J. Birdsall Farr at work: This could be your dining room table.You know, a house just isn't a home these days without a little pig butchery. Just so happens that if you score the winning bid in the San Francisco Street Food Festival's silent auction, you'll be able to give your flat exactly w ... More >>
Drop Oliveto to make room for the House of Prime Rib? Seriously?
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Sonoma will be ground zero for aficionados of California's artisan cheese producers. The third annual Artisan Cheese Festival, held at the Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma, will run from Friday, March 20, through Monday, March 23. The festivities begin with a Meet the Artisans welcome reception a ... More >>
The newest flavor courtesy of Healdsburg's Sonoma Sparkler is this gorgeous sparkling blood orange juice. The bubbles are restrained but still manage to elevate the seriousness of the blood orange. It tastes especially luxurious when sipping out of a long-stemmed wine glass. I may have to get some m ... More >>
By Ella Lawrence Harvest is now officially officially over. I know I've been saying this for a few weeks, but now there is absolutely nothing left for me to do in the cellar. It's been a gradual weaning-off, from the 9-hour days that left me covered in sweat and grape juice and shaking muscles to t ... More >>
By Ella Lawrence Now that harvest is winding down, we've got a lot more spare time on our hands. There is no more treading for me to do, I've shoveled my last big tank, and we've long since put away the crusher-destemmer. It seems like everything I do in the cellar is somehow the last of its kind, ... More >>
(Photo: inetours.com) By Ella Lawrence When the price of a burrito in Healdsburg bypassed that of a burrito in the Mission, I knew it was time to hightail it from my hometown to the big city. That was four years ago, and I hadn't pictured heading up north again any time soon. This summer, though ... More >>
The second edition of that venerable bastion of haute cuisine known as the Michelin Guide is out, and here are the not-so-shocking results: Thomas Keller's French Laundry in Yountville is the only restaurant in Northern California to receive the coveted three star rating, defined as "exceptional cu ... More >>
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Jennifer Hudson and Punk - Ugh. Who'd want to deal with his nagging, beeyotch ways?
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Funeral arrangements have been made for Birmingham City Councilwoman Maxine Parker.
The longtime leader died Tuesday of an undisclosed illness at the age of 69.
Parker's funeral will be held Tuesday at noon at the Boutwell Auditorium. A memorial service Monday will be held Monday beginning at 5 p.m. at Oak Street Baptist Church in Collegeville. Parker served many years at the church as its secretary.
Monday Nov. 18
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City workers say they were fired for no reason.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>


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No one was injured when a minivan burst into flames on Route 15 South Thursday afternoon, Sparta Police said.
A Vernon woman was traveling with her two children, ages 8 and 13, on the highway by the Blue Heron Interchange when she noticed smoke coming from her Mercury Villager, according to Sgt. John-Paul Beebe.
The woman pulled over by the 11-mile marker and was able to escape safely with her two children before the car caught on fire, Beebe said.
When the Sparta Fire Department arrived around 1:30 p.m., the minivan was completely engulfed, and was able to extinguish the blaze within minutes, Beebe said.
The exact cause of the fire, which destroyed the vehicle, is unkown, but Beebe said it was some type of mechanical defect.
Sparta Police also responded to the scene, Beebe said. He said the fire shut down the highway for about 25 minutes.


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Joe Jonas is not cheating on girlfriend Ashley Greene with ex Demi Lovato. New rumors are circulating that Jonas and Lovato may be rekindling their romance, now that Demi is out of rehab.
While Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato were once a hot, young couple, those days are over now. Joe is seemingly madly in love with "Twilight" star Ashley Greene. It has been reported, however, that Lovato and Jonas are back in contact after their messy breakup.
According to Metrowny, however, the rumors about Demi and Joe hooking up are completely ridiculous. Jonas and Greene are happy together, and these rumors are just the product of "irresponsible" writing.
While Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato may not be getting back together, it would be nice if they could be friends. Demi has previously referred to Joe as her "best friend," perhaps part of her emotional breakdown was not losing Joe as a boyfriend but as her friend.
If the former couple can have a healthy friendly relationship, they should, as long as Ashley Greene doesn't mind.
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- Hotel Indigo is looking to fill several positions and is hosting an OPEN HOUSE-CASTING CALL FROM 11AM-2PM Feb. 18
- Gay friendly cleaning company looking to hire a house cleaner: House Cleaner Needed
- A new midtown restaurant is looking to hire several servers & hosts
- Moe's is hiring for several shifts for the morning and afternoons
- Jimmy Johns Sandwich shop seeks: DELIVERY DRIVERS & BIKERS
See also:
- The Georgia Department of Labor's live chat on getting a job online.
- The Georgia Department of Labor's live chat on producing an outstanding resume.
- The Georgia Department of Labor's live chat on how to make a good impression during a job interview.
Job seekers, take care. Patch cannot guarantee the legitimacy of these job opportunities or whether individual postings remain open.