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The late winter through the early spring months in Tampa provide some of the most enjoyable days of the year for being outside, but what about inside your home? Or perhaps you are a transplant to the South, recalling spring bulbs peeking through the frozen ground as a sure sign warmer weather was on its way. Forcing spring bulbs indoors in containers adds a touch of cheerful color to a room and makes a wonderful centerpiece for a table.
Inducing bulbs to bloom when you want them to, rather than when usually do in nature, is known as forcing. In cooler climates, most bulbs are dormant with little if any active root growth and no shoot growth in late summer. As soil temperatures cool, the bulbs begin root growth, which continues until the temperatures become very cold. Shoot growth begins in the spring as temperatures begin to rise, and is followed soon after by flowering. After the bloom period, foliage continues photosynthesis and replenishes food stores in the bulbs. As foliage begins to die back, the bulb returns to a dormant state and the cycle is ready to begin again. Forcing is simply manipulating this cycle.
All spring bulbs require a period of dormancy before they can bloom. Normally, they rest over winter. But you can simulate winter rest in your refrigerator or cold basement to force the bulbs early. This simple technique produces stunning results in a very short time (about eight to 14 weeks).
Before most spring bulbs, with the exception of paperwhite narcissus, will sprout and produce flowers, they need a chilling period to simulate winter. Without this period, the bulbs won't grow or won't produce a good-quality flower. You can simulate this winter chill by placing the potted bulbs at 32 degrees F to 50 degrees F in a dark area such as a garage or basement. Depending on the variety and planting time, they'll need 8 to 16 weeks of chilling. If you don't have room for all the planted pots, you can try placing the unplanted bulbs in a paper bag in the refrigerator crisper for six weeks (without fruit), then pot them and place them in a 55 degree F dark room for a month.
Always choose the best bulbs available. They should be dense and heavy and free from mold, mildew, discoloration, or a peeling outer shell. Also, consider how much rest time you'll need to allow for the bulbs. Some bulbs are more easily forced than others. Miniature 'Tete-a-Tete' daffodils require only eight to 10 weeks of cold. But bulbs such as tulips, regular-size daffodils, grape hyacinths, and dwarf irises will need 14 weeks of cold temperatures, then another two to three weeks to achieve full bloom.
Tools and Materials
Terra-cotta clay pots with a drainage hole
Potting soil
Pre-Chilled Assorted bulbs
Light stakes or sticks, optional
Twist ties, optional
Forcing Bulbs How-To
1. Cover the bottom of a clay pot with about 1 inch of gravel.
2. Fill the pot with soil mix, allowing room for the bulbs to sit just below the rim. You will need at least 2 inches of soil below your bulbs.
3. To achieve a fuller look when blooming, bulbs should be positioned as closely together as possible. Be sure that the root is faced downward. It is okay if they touch. Cover all bulbs with soil.
4. For the first week, keep it in a cool place, about 60 degrees.
5. Once the sprouts begin to turn green, move the container to a sunny window. The temperature should still be cool, about 68 degrees. If it's too warm, the stems will grow long and leggy, giving the plant a gangly look. Bulbs need a lot of water at this stage, so check them daily. Daffodils may need support; you can use light stakes or sticks tied to the stems with twist ties.
These growing bulb containers add a spring feel to your entranceway or dining room table for a special Mother's Day gathering. Attached a small care card they make wonderful gifts for Easter and Passover hosts providing the recipient weeks of joy.
Krayl Funch is a Tampa Based Lifestylist and Founder of An Appealing Plan. She works predominately with time-challenged clients, specializing in seasonal design for Gardens, Gatherings and Everyday Living. To learn more about Forcing Bulbs and other ideas for Seasonal Decorating & Gifts visit: www.AnAppealingPlan.com


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What a Game!!!
Is anyone else watching this gold medal game?!?! I sure hope so, it is AMAZING~ just went into overtime. Ryan and I are jumping around the apartment like a couple of crazy people~ lol! I figured I'd pass the excitement … Continue reading
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Little Miss Forgetful?
Ever feel forgetful? Maybe it's just me being so new to blogging, but I can't believe I forgot to share something with you guys from yesterday. It's probably because, like I said, I was unbelievably exhausted yesterday. BUT, NO EXCUSE … Continue reading
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Jinx, I owe you a coke!
Okay, I am jinxing myself by writing plans before posting- so no more reporting of plans beforehand~ LOL! Basically that means that we didn't go to church today. Ryans high school wrestling team was competing for the state title today … Continue reading
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I've decided NOT to run. This is a big deal for me, as I honestly can't remember the last time I missed a scheduled run. I am going to give my ankle the extra day to rest and plan to … Continue reading
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So my attempt at new tires didn't go so well yesterday. I went to a few different places in an attempt to find the best price and kept feeling that I was be given a ride. WARNING: Somewhat of a … Continue reading
On A Mission
Mission of the day: FINALLY GET NEW TIRES! I've been putting this off, so long that I had an accident a few weeks back and have still procrastinated~ what the heck is wrong with me?! Off to make the silver bullet … Continue reading
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"waste some time with you"
Let's start with the playlists from todays classes: PLAYLIST #1 Everywhere Michelle Branch 3:36 Hot in Herre Nelly 3:48 Love In An Elevator Aerosmith 5:22 Runnin' Down A Dream Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 4:23 Bad Romance Lady GaGa 4:55 … Continue reading
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Intro to Kale Chips
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Two female students were arrested at late Thursday morning on breach of peace charges following a verbal and physical altercation, police said.
Avon police responded to the school at 10:38 a.m. during the start of second period, as Avon Public Schools had a 90-minute delay due to the snow.
Police issued a juvenile summons to one of the girls for second-degree breach of peace and a misdemeanor summons to the other for the same charge. The second student, a Hartford teen attending Avon High School, was also charged with third-degree assault, police said.
Police released both students on written promises to appear in court.
The first teenager is scheduled to appear in juvenile court on March 16 and the other student's court date is March 14.
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The Midstate's top nurses were honored on Tuesday night.
The Nurse of the Year Awards gala was sponsored by the March of Dimes, an organization which focuses on pregnancy and infant health issues.
A volunteer committee reviewed the nominees in 16 categories.
Susan Peach was a nurse for 37 years and said the profession is the heart and soul of the healthcare industry.
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CLINTONVILLE — After a 12-0 Plattsburgh High run to start the fourth quarter, Peru boys' basketball coach John Clemons had enough and decided to call a full timeout.
The points of emphasis — relax and regroup.
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The Indians (13-6) recovered for a 12-3 run of their own during the final two minutes of regulation en route to 51-46 defeat of the Hornets (10-9) in the Section VII Class B semifinals Saturday night.
"I told them not to let the crowd get into their emotions," Clemens said. "Fortunately, we were able to battle back and show some resiliency."
Peru will face second-seeded Beekmantown in the championship Saturday at the Plattsburgh State Field House for 3:30 p.m.
Upset-minded Plattsburgh High grabbed a 23-18 halftime lead with the help of six second-quarter points from Mike O'Connor.
However, Conor Casey and Tim Remillard each contributed seven markers in the third stanza before Hunter Bruno capped the monumental 21-9 run with a miraculous 50-footer at the buzzer to extend Peru's lead to 39-32.
"We ended switching up to man-to-man defense," Clemons said. "Our guys got after it, pressured them a little bit and forced some turnovers. I think (Casey) hit a big three and then they came down and hit a three right back. (Bruno) hit the big half-court shot with time running out, so it was huge."
After Remillard fouled out with 3:15 to go and three players on the floor with four fouls, the Indians used their depth to their advantage.
"We have very good depth," Clemens said. "We have 10 or 12 guys who can come out and really give us something if we do get in foul trouble."
Casey paced Peru with 15 points, while Mackenzie LaRocque chipped in for 10.
Plattsburgh's Taoufik Maknani matched Casey's game-high with 15 on the night, including three 3-point field goals. Damon LaBorde (8) and Garrett Frady (7) combined for 15 markers.


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PLAYERS: Tyler Flowers, Kevin Millwood, Gavin Floyd, Trayvon Robinson, Dustin Ackley, Jesus Montero, Hector Santiago, Justin Smoak, Alex Rios, Jordan Danks, Ray Durham, Magglio Ordonez, Kevin Youkilis, Eric Thames, Ray Olmedo, Robin Ventura, AJ Pierzynski, Jim Joyce, Dayan Viciedo, Michael Saunders, Eric Wedge, Felix Hernandez, Francisco Liriano, Wei-Yin Chen
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Tyler Flowers hit a go-ahead homer just before the final downpour and the Chicago White Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in a rain-shortened game Sunday for their sixth straight victory. Immediately following a 6-minute rain delay in the seventh inning, Flowers launched a two-run shot off Kevin Millwood to lead first-place Chicago to its second consecutive series sweep. Rain continued to pour until the tarp was put on to stay two batters later, and the game was called after a wait of nearly 2 hours. The start was delayed for 1 hour, 51 minutes due to showers that persisted throughout the game before it was finally stopped. The White Sox retained their 2 1/2-game lead in the AL Central over the Tigers, who beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2. Chicago starter Gavin Floyd, however, left after two innings with right elbow discomfort. Capser Wells hit a two-run homer for Seattle. Nate Jones (7-0) escaped a seventh-inning jam after inheriting runners on first and third with nobody out. He earned his second win in two days. The young flamethrower struck out Trayvon Robinson looking after inducing a pair of soft popups. The Mariners had won 10 of 11 before being swept by Chicago. All three games were decided by one run. Floyd allowed a pair of singles to start the game, and Dustin Ackley scored on Jesus Montero's infield single. Floyd limited the first-inning damage to one run despite giving up three hits and a walk. He pitched a 1-2-3 second, but did not return for the third. The team announced right elbow discomfort for the 29-year-old, who was relieved by Hector Santiago. Santiago was flawless through his first two innings, but ran into trouble in the fifth. Wells sent a 3-2 pitch into the left-center seats following Justin Smoak's leadoff single. It was his eighth home run of the year. Millwood (4-11) allowed four runs - three earned - over 6 2-3 innings. He has just one win in his last 16 starts. Alex Rios reached 20 homers and 20 steals in the second inning when he stole second base. He later scored on Jordan Danks' sacrifice fly. Rios joined Ray Durham and Magglio Ordonez, who both accomplished the feat in 2001, as the only White Sox players to have at least 30 doubles, 20 homers and 20 stolen bases in a season. Rios also went 20-20 in 2010 with Chicago, finishing with 29 doubles. Kevin Youkilis tripled home a run in the third inning. Seattle right fielder Eric Thames misplayed the shallow liner that bounced all the way to the wall as Ray Olmedo scored from first. NOTES: White Sox manager Robin Ventura was unsure if his ejection from Saturday's win over the Mariners would yield a suspension. He was tossed in the third inning after catcher A.J. Pierzynski was ejected for arguing balls and strikes. Ventura said he didn't bump umpire Jim Joyce despite an aggressive argument. ''It was more of a dance than it was a bump,'' Ventura said. ... White Sox LF Dayan Viciedo (shoulder) was out of the lineup for a second consecutive day. Ventura said Viciedo felt soreness in his right shoulder during batting practice Saturday. The injury is considered minor. ... Mariners CF Michael Saunders missed a second straight start due to a groin issue. He was injured Friday. Manager Eric Wedge said he hopes Saunders can start Monday in Minnesota. The Mariners will send Felix Hernandez (12-5, 2.54 ERA) to the mound against the Twins' Liam Hendricks (0-6, 7.06). . Francisco Liriano (5-10, 5.12) starts for the White Sox on Monday in Baltimore against Wei-Yin Chen (12-7, 3.87).
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Frozen Mocha Cheesecake Loaf Recipe
From Carmel, Indiana, Andy Heavilin writes, "I received a recipe from a friend, and it's the greatest dessert I've ever had. I'm sure that it's loaded with fat and calories, though. Can you help?"
- 2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- Line a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan with heavy-duty foil. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press firmly onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla; mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon half of the mixture into another bowl and set aside. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; fold into remaining cream cheese mixture. Fold in chocolate syrup.
- Spoon half of the chocolate mixture over crust. Top with half of the reserved cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers (pan will be full). Freeze, uncovered, for 6 hours or until set. Cover and freeze until serving. Use foil to lift out of pan; cut into slices. Yield: 12 servings.
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Is Jacksonville moving into the big time? It would appear so, given that the Chamber of Commerce has just proclaimed it "the Capital of East Texas" as its 2013 theme.
As always, Jackson-ville's grand destiny has been made even grander by virtue of its relationship to the tomato. It is this edible, typically red, fruit after all, that inspired the recent creation of the concrete tomatoes the chamber sells for $200 apiece, officials said.
These 665-pound wonders have become so prevalent and popular in the area over the past two years, they might almost be considered one of the best public relations tools the city has had since the first Tomato Fest of June 1934.
In other words, concrete tomatoes are not just the talk of the town – they're the talk of the state, explained Peggy Renfro, president of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
"Last year for us was 'The Year Of The Tomatoes' and we sold over 220 of them," Renfro said. "They are at businesses and churches and residences. That's why other towns are starting to talk. We have had different people from different towns talk and talk and talk about our tomatoes. Someone coming through town from League City recently bought three of them."
(That is, incidentally, 1,995 pounds worth of concrete tomato to ferry all the way back to the Gulf Coast.)
The more canny municipal reps are starting to understand the importance of a popular symbol – the tomato and the alligator (from Anahuac), being two leading examples, officials said.
One particular area's economic development corporation is considering adopting a goat as theirs, Renfro said.
Each year, months before the new chamber chair takes on his or her new responsibilities, chamber employees do research and compile as much information as they can to provide that person, Renfro said. They collect, for instance, previous slogans as part of this and submit it to the new chairmen.
Incoming chairman D. Brett Brewer said he came up with the new "Capital Of East Texas" theme after reviewing all available information and taking a good look at the rich history of Jacksonville – which encompasses 14.1 square miles with a population of nearly 15,000 (14,637 as of 2011).
"This is the one that really hit me," Brewer said Wednesday.
Brewer said Jacksonville's well-documented development in both industry and business, which he believes makes the city a business capital, played into his decision.
He said Jacksonville's schools and higher education facilities such as Jacksonville College make it an ideal education capital.
Brewer added the local lake and golf course make Jacksonville a fantastic relocation capital.
"And with the great events we have here such as Tomato Fest, we have a tourism capital," he said. "Altogether, you get the capital of East Texas. "
Speaking of capitals, East Texas has quite a bit of them.
There's Gladewater, the antique capital of East Texas; Marshall, deemed the East Texas pottery capital; Jefferson, the bed and breakfast capital; and Mineola, the birding capital.
Delve into the past a bit and there's Los Adaes, the mission town that became the Spanish capital of East Tejas. The aforementioned Anahuac is the alligator capital of all Texas, period.
And now we have a new contender: "Jacksonville: the Capital of East Texas."
If Jacksonville is truly destined to live up to its new slogan, it will be in large part because of those tomatoes, officials say.
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By Andrea McCann Managing Editor
Zionsville Times Sentinel
---- — Christmas is coming to the Village Nov. 30 with the annual parade and tree lighting, and it's staying for a month.
The festivities will begin with the Christmas parade at 4 p.m. Nov. 30. It will feature Santa, the Gordon Pipers, Dickens carolers, Radio Disney, the Traders Point Hunt Club, reindeer and much more. Following the parade, at 5 p.m., there will be live music, and Radio Disney will provide games and goodie bags for children. At 6 p.m., the jolly old elf himself will help light the Village Christmas tree.
Throughout the month of December, Christmas shoppers can park in Lions Park on weekends and ride a free trolley downtown to visit their favorite restaurants, galleries and Village shops. There also will be free horse-drawn carriage rides every Saturday and musical performances to enjoy. And, of course, Santa will be available to hear everyone's Christmas wish lists.
"Most of the shops and restaurants have some type of music or activity every weekend," said Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie Johns-Cole. There also will be street vendors, she said.
Children can have breakfast with Santa at one of six Village restaurants on Saturday, Dec. 7, by making reservations at www.zionsvilletrikappa.org. After breakfast, Mr. Claus will take up residence at the Santa house on the Serenity patio, 135 S. Main St., and will be there every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 21.
The WinterGreen Market also will be Dec. 7, when Rail Trail Gardens, Watts Christmas Tree Farm, Palmer Kelley Designs, Akard True Value Hardware, and Zionsville Flower Company will offer evergreen wreaths, mistletoe, holly, garland and fresh blooming arrangements for sale.
Dickens Carolers will stroll the downtown streets on both Dec. 7 and Dec. 8, and other musical groups will perform at various locations on Dec. 7.
Both men and women can get some shopping assistance and have fun in the process during Christmas in the Village: Ladies Night will be Dec. 12, and Men's Night will be Dec. 19. Ladies Night will begin with cocktails and modeling at 5 p.m. at The Sanctuary. Downtown shops and galleries will be open late for both events with special promotions.
"Lots of merchants are doing activities on Ladies and Men's nights," said Johns-Cole.
On Dec. 21, participating shops, galleries and restaurants will raise money for their favorite charities with special promotions and activities for "Zionsville Pays it Forward."
"The coolest thing this year is that the merchants have stepped up to sponsor everything," Johns-Cole said, adding that at least a dozen individuals and 43 businesses have been involved.
In addition, a $10,000 grant from the town and a $1,000 grant from the Boone County Convention and Visitors Bureau will aid in promoting Zionsville as the Christmas shopping place to be.
"A cable spot has clips from everybody," said Johns-Cole, emphasizing that not just the Village businesses are promoted. "It's representative of what you can find in Zionsville as far as shopping and dining."
For a complete calendar of events, visit www.zionsvillechamber.org. Johns-Cole said the website will be updated regularly as new activities are added.


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While TennCare administrators struggle to keep the wheels on its existing chassis, a blue-ribbon Commission on the Future of TennCare is close to recommending a new model along some very different lines.
The recommendations on the table at last week's commission meeting would take a progressive stride toward making health insurance accessible to nearly every Tennessean. But paradoxically, they would regressively cut off TennCare coverage to perhaps as many as 50,000 individuals whose health problems have made them uninsurable.
The commission is charged with completing its work by September to provide a framework for negotiation between the state and the federal government over the shape of TennCare, after its present contractual term concludes at the end of 2001. Because Washington foots the bill for nearly two-thirds of Tenn- Care's total costs (approaching $5 billion annually) the federal Health Care Financing Administration must agree to any changes—unless the state elects to go it alone.
While the commission could yet change direction, it's now headed toward putting coverage for enrollees eligible for Medicaid on a very different footing from individuals who are on the rolls purely because they are otherwise uninsured. Presently, TennCare's 800,000 Medicaid eligibles and 500,000 uninsureds get exactly the same benefits from its network of managed care organizations, with only higher-income beneficiaries paying any premiums. Since 1995, however, the enrollment window has been closed to some 450,000 Tennesseans who remain uninsured.
Under the commission's contemplated new construct, Medicaid eligibles would continue to be covered as before. But all other Tennesseans up to a certain income level would become eligible for state-subsidized health insurance. If their employer offers health insurance, then the state would pay the employee's share of the total premium (up to 50 percent on an income-based sliding scale). If they don't have access to employer coverage, they could sign up for a state-sponsored health plan separate from Tenn-Care and offering more limited benefits, with premiums and co-payments also on an income-based sliding scale.
A huge question mark overhanging this stepping stone to universal health insurance is the income cap on eligibility. A draft report before the commission proposed placing the cap at 200 percent of the federal poverty limit. That limit is roughly $8,000 per individual in a household, meaning that a family of four (at 200 percent) would qualify with income up to $64,000. In the absence of any cost data, however, the commission asked the state comptroller to come up with alternative cost estimates based on 125 percent and 150 percent of the limit. One thing for sure is that whatever level is selected will be designed to contain the growth in TennCare costs, which have been escalating at double-digit rates. So any initial step toward universal insurance could turn out to be a halting one.
Another big question is whether HCFA will agree to federal matching for such a program. For over a year, the state has been seeking without success to get HCFA approval for benefit limitations and increased premiums under its existing TennCare contract. The state's deputy commissioner for finance and administration, John Tighe, advised the commission that, "The feds may or may not match on premium assistance [by the state]. We don't know that." The commission has not yet addressed whether to make its proposed course contingent on federal matching.
The worst part of the proposal is that it would leave the seriously ill with incomes above the cap without the uninsurable coverage they now have under TennCare. While only 4 percent of TennCare's 1.3 million enrollees have incomes above 200 percent of the poverty limit, most of these are believed to be among the 125,000 uninsurable on the rolls. To cushion the impact, they would be allowed to stay on for a one-year transitional period. But that begs the question: Transition to what? Charity care coupled with state payments to hospitals that bear a disproportionate share of the burden seemed to be the only answer forthcoming at the meeting. Granted, employers and insurers alike have devised ways to dump bad risks on TennCare. And one cannot dismiss Tighe's assertion that, "People only show up when they need a transplant or whatever, which is like getting fire insurance after your house has burned down." Still, a better safety net is needed along the lines of those provided in more than 20 other states including California whose collective uninsurable ranks add up to less than Tennessee's.
Another problematic aspect is the state's ability to cope with any major changes in TennCare. The proverbial devil is in the details and the law of unintended consequences reigns supreme in the enormously complex, rapidly changing health care field. Perhaps partly in relation to that, Tenn-Care's administration has become notorious for its stumbly, bumbly ways. Can employers with health plans be induced or required to put up with all the governmental red tape associated with participating in a premium assistance program? And if they do participate, will employers' health insurance costs (for their share of the premium) swell as a result of increased employee participation to the point where companies will drop their health insurance plans? These are just a few of a myriad of questions that need to be addressed before a new scheme of things is implemented.
As one way to encourage more employers to offer coverage or to help cover the state's cost if they don't, the commission considered a "play or pay" provision. But the consensus seemed to be that trying to impose fees on companies that don't offer health insurance would be politically, if not administratively, impractical.
Whatever the commission recommends won't be due to take effect until 2002. In the meantime, TennCare as we know it is struggling to stay afloat. Despite a 20 percent increase in payments to MCO's effective July 1, it's anything but clear whether TennCare can keep or attract enough MCO's with enough providers to cover its 1.3 million enrollees. Blue Cross, which has been covering half of them, is in the process of withdrawing but recently indicated it might be willing to re-enter on a smaller scale. One of the two other largest MCO's, Xantus, is in receivership, and the other, Access Med Plus, appears to be teetering near the brink. Tighe informed the commission last week that 10 prospective new entrants are participating in a procurement process that's due to lead to selections on Sept. 8. They will then have to line up provider networks, amid a lot of physician recalcitrance, prior to a November date when all enrollees will be allowed to pick an MCO per an annual balloting requirement that's been avoided for the past year. An almost certain exodus from Xantus and Access Med Plus could overload the rest and put TennCare into crisis management mode once again.
The real solution to TennCare's woes is a national move to comprehensive health coverage. But Congress has been even more fickle than the state Legislature when it comes to bringing the U.S. up to the standards established in every other civilized nation in the world.
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The mission of the society is to cultivate ethical and intellectual trial advocates whose excellence in courtroom presence and ability will be recognized on both regional and national levels. Through rigorous preparation for student trial advocacy competitions, the society's members will gain a unique, invaluable courtroom education that will serve as a foundation for a successful legal career. By participating in the Mock Trial Society, members will obtain a comprehensive understanding of the Federal Rules of Evidence and the Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure. In addition, the society will ensure that its members are properly trained in all areas of trial advocacy and courtroom etiquette by keeping all members apprised of traditional and modern trial techniques.
Members are selected as second- and third-year law students through the Intramural Competition held during the Fall semester. Intramural competitors prepare a full trial, which includes an opening statement, two direct examinations, two cross examinations and a closing argument. The case is then presented before experienced trial attorneys who practice in the area. Students who receive the highest scores, and are willing to commit the necessary time, energy and dedication to become a member of the society, are invited to join as candidates.
Students who are selected for the team are given the opportunity to represent the School of Law in regional and national mock trial competitions and vest their membership on the society.
The 2013 Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition will be held from Nov. 1 - 3, 2013. For more information, please see the competition application.
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President: Steven Landis
Executive Vice President for ABA Competition: Amy Zurlo
Executive Vice President for Intramural Competition: Kelly Anne Pearce
Treasurer: Alexandra Byrd
Secretary: Robert Shrage
Creative Director for ABA Competition: Jonathan Jacobson
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Finalists: James Cresswell, Chrysten Dufour, Natasha Rabinovich and Tom Leaf
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Champions: Amy Calvo, Ryan O'Neill and Allison Worysz
Semi-Finalists: Sean McGuinness, Natalie Rezek and Jennifer Springer
2007 American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition, Boston Region
Semi-Finalists: Casey Gatzki, Cara Gitlin, Justin Rindos and Kristin Stoop
2009 American Bar Association Competition
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The fourth season of "Weeds" returns to Showtime tonight and, if iTunes purchases are an indication, viewers are eager for the show.
Showtime said that of the top 10 TV seasons available on iTunes last week, "Weeds" generally occupied the No. 1 slot (for season three), the No. 3 slot (for season one) and the No. 4 slot (for season two).
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Wayne Trapp
Trapp the sculptor has worked in stone and steel for years, creating lavish--even colossal--outdoor pieces for corporate clients and smaller more particular pieces for his private clientele. His hands, his shoulders, are sore, sensitive, the scars of sculpting, but he can no more give it up than he can give up breathing. He avows that now he sculpts only by commission, but if a fine piece of stone presents itself or a flash of metal catches his eye or a woman turns her head just so, or if the moon is right, well... the dance begins.
Trapp the painter, emerged full-blown from the stone carver, took what he could not say in bronze and marble and let go with it in oil and ink on canvas and paper. His oils deliver to the eye a feast of color and stroke saturated with childlike curiosity and adult confidence. Not for the meek, his work aims at the alive and well, begging appetite, thirst, and desire. His fabled nudes in ink and wash on handmade paper are simple lines curving and soaring to become women of sophistication and style, women with secrets, women known or would like to know.
With unbridled energy and an insatiable passion for everything that crosses his path, Trapp forever seeks interchange, new ground, and a good time.
"For me, my art is a combination of many things - two of which stand out. First, I've always believed it necessary to have dreams, at times bigger than life, and then to make those dreams become a reality (many of my large corporate sculptures are examples). To look at a raw piece of marble, or a sheet of steel, or an empty canvas and dream of what it could be, and then transform it from a dream to a tangible form - this is what I live for.
"Secondly, to always remain curious and surprised by all things and thoughts. This very curiosity propels me to invent, to make, to do, to create my art. There is a joy of innocent wonder that children possess which sadly enough we tend to lose as we grow older. Why and How and Wow??? Shedding all preconceived notions we learn to accept as adults, I try to look at only the colors, the light, the shapes of the world around me and turn this into art."
Trapp received his BFA from Ohio State University. He also studied at the Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, and The Institute of Art in Pittsburgh. His bold and exuberant works grace innumerable public and private collections.
Museum Collections
Hickory Museum of Art — Hickory, NC
Hunter Museum — Chattanooga, TN
The Mint Museum — Charlotte, NC
William King Regional Art Ctr — Abingdon, VA
Polk Museum, Lakeland, FL
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AT&T Corporate Office — Raleigh, NC
ARMCO — Pittsburgh, PA
Central Carolina Bank — Winston-Salem, NC
Cundy, Inc — Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Durham Research Properties — Durham, NC
First Union National Bank — Charlotte, NC
First Union National Bank — Durham, NC
Gaston Memorial Hospital — Gastonia, NC
Georgia Pacific — Atlanta, GA
Goodwill Industries — Raleigh, NC
Humana Corporation — Louisville, KY
Hyatt Hotel — San Juan, Puerto Rico
Ingersoll Rand Corporation
Lindsay Henderson Interiors — Ohio
Linville Ridge Country Club — Linville, NC
MCI — Altanta, Georgia
Media Impulse Agency — Frankfurt, Germany
Midrex Corporation
New York Times — New York, NY
NCNB (Now BankofAmerica) — Charlotte, NC
Northern Telecom — TN
Presbyterian Hospital — Matthews, SC
Riverfront Properties — Chicago, IL
RJR IntÕl — New York, NY and London, England
Rodgers Builders Corporation — Charlotte, NC
Ray Killian Corporation — Charlotte, NC
Sheraton Hotels
Steel Chase Corporation — MI
Tennessee Valley Authority — Chattanooga, TN
US Air Corporate Headquarters — Charlotte, NC
USX Corporation — Pittsburgh, PA
Unicom Corporation — Altanta, GA
United Parcel Service — Atlanta, GA
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City of Columbus — Ohio
Findlay High School — Cleveland, Ohio
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Theater Review: Flashes of Brilliance, Hamstrung by Cliché, in the Tupac Musical Holler If Ya Hear Me
"It admirably, if sometimes too artlessly, asks us to rethink everything we assume we know about musicals."
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"It admirably, if sometimes too artlessly, asks us to rethink everything we assume we know about musicals."
Aims for a summer 2014 shoot.
Holler If Ya Hear Me.
In a big-budget biopic with the rights to the rapper's music.
Tupac Loves Tony? Norman Lear, make it happen!
People like ghosts.
It was only a matter of time.
Headlined by Michael Jackson, The Clash, and Mozart!
WWTS: What Would Tupac Say?
It looked like the N.W.A. movie was going to go on without him.
And it's about to get made.
"I trust him and his history of documenting my son's life, and I know he will do the book from his heart."
Their approach is "not in any way biopic-y."
The CIA totally started Facebook and Google.
We've long suspected that Tupac Shakur's death thirteen years ago was a hoax — and now, TMZ has definitive proof.
Plus: Tupac biopic's legal battle.
Just like 'The Wire''s Scott Templeton, Chuck Philips is a hard-driving reporter with questions of impropriety in his past.
In the past week or so ESPN.com's Bill Simmons — "The Sports Guy," a massively popular columnist who's ostensibly a sportswriter but would better be described as the National Commissioner of Bar Arguments — has started writing about "Mount Rapmore," a hypothetical rap version of Mount... well, yes.
Foo Fighters, PJ Harvey, and more!
Plus industry news on Beck, Tupac, and the new film from the director of Donnie Darko.
There's nothing like a good, mean-spirited, convention-bucking story to get you past the Thursday-morning doldrums. A riveting recent piece in the U.K.'s Guardian Unlimited asked popular musicians (New Order's Peter Hook, Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos, the Hold Steady's Craig Finn, and others) to pan classically revered albums from the annals of rock, which they did with evil aplomb.


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No one would ever accuse Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers of sugarcoating his feelings about his team.
All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo is out for the season with a torn right ACL.
The Celtics don't have a player who can replace him. Not even close.
And there are no All-Star guards with triple-double potential walking through the door.
"We don't have a guy anymore that's talented enough to hold the ball and create plays with his eyes and orchestrate," Rivers said. "That's just not who we are."
The Celtics are a team with an evolving identity that's fighting just to make the playoffs.
The franchise that points to its 17 NBA championship banners as signs of its lofty standards was below .500 when Rondo was injured Jan. 25 at Atlanta.
The Celtics have won three consecutive games to even their record at 23-23 since losing Rondo.
Without another facilitator on the roster and their two most accomplished players Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett no longer at their peak, the Celtics will rely on team basketball more than ever.
Rivers said the ball has to move quickly to give the Celtics their best chance at keeping defenses off balance.
Then there's the question of who plays point guard. There has been talk of cajoling veteran Keyon Dooling out of retirement. Or would the Celtics really want to bring Delonte West back?
The Celtics could just scrap this season, deal Pierce and Garnett and try to find young talent to put around Rondo when he returns.
The plan for now is to stick with the current roster and a starting backcourt of Avery Bradley and Courtney Lee.
Neither is the playmaker Rondo is. Rondo was averaging a league-leading 11.1 assists. Lee averages 1.5 and Bradley 1.1.
Without Rondo dominating the ball, opportunities for assists figure to increase for all the Celtics.
Lee said whoever has the designation of point guard is irrelevant. Everyone will have a chance to be a playmaker.
"It doesn't matter," Lee said. "Either one of us is going to be the point guard. We worked on it in practice. Avery started off running plays and then in transition. If I get the rebound, I'll be able to run the plays. It's the same with Paul, too. You can look at all of us as point guards."
The Celtics don't have much of a choice but to do things that way.
Stat watch
Rondo was on pace to lead the NBA in assists for the second consecutive season. His injury opens the door for the Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul or even New Orleans' Greivis Vasquez to win the assist crown.
Before last season, Steve Nash and Jason Kidd (five times each) and Paul (twice) had combined to collect the assist title in 12 of the previous 13 seasons. Only Andre Miller (2001-02 with Cleveland) broke through that trio to lead the league in assists over that span.
Tweet of the week
"Thanks to the fans and my teammates in Memphis for the memories. Came in a 19 year old kid now leaving a 26 year old man..thank you!" Toronto forward Rudy Gay (@rudygay22) after being traded from Memphis as part of a three-team deal that gives the Raptors the dynamic wing player they sought. The trade also shed Memphis of Gay's big salary.
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Final hootenanny of season is Saturday
The last Hennessey Hometown Hootenanny of the season will be Saturday.
Special start time is 6:45 p.m. at the Hennessey Public Library Auditorium, 525 S. Main. Open mic begins at 6:15 with Sherry Waggoner Crites and Aniston Crites of Drummond, and Amy Lavicky of Stillwater.
Lineup for the show includes Head Over Heels Cheer Group; Owen Pickard; Maddox Ross; Pearl Kale, of Dover; Kylie Kliewer, Enid High School student; Jackie Goucher Short, Oklahoma City attorney; Terry Runnels, Oklahoma City musician; and Buck Goucher, of Hennessey.
Hennessey Lioness Club will serve refreshments at intermission.
Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 6-12. Proceeds will go to Hennessey United.
For more information, go to hennesseyhometown hootenanny.com, or call Cathy Howard at (405) 853-6212.
Bolerjack is slated to appear in Sunday concert
Blake Bolerjack will be in concert at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at New Hopedale Mennonite Church in Meno.
Bolerjack sings classic favorites and Christian contemporary music. He has appeared with The Booth Brothers and Greater Vision, and has been on TBN programming several times.
Bolerjack has been in full-time concert ministry since June 2005, sharing concerts in churches and other venues.
Author to be at Emmanuel Baptist
Paul Young, author of "The Shack" and "Crossroads" will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church for the 8:30, 9:45, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday services.
He also will be at Ruth's Christian Book Store at Oakwood Mall for a meet-and-greet book signing at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Hillsdale Bible Church conference set
Hillsdale Bible Church will hold a two- day conference this weekend on "Educating Students for Spiritual Maturity."
Guest speaker Dr. Christopher Cone is the current president of Tyndale Theological Seminary and Biblical Institute, where he is a professor of Bible and Theology. He also serves as pastor of Tyndale Bible Church. He is the author of several books, including "Redacted Dominionism: A Biblical Approach to Grounding Environmental Responsibility" and "The Bible in Government and Society."
There will be three sessions, 2-6:30 p.m. Saturday, with a meal to be served. Dr. Cone also will lead three sessions on Sunday: 9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. There is no charge.
To RSVP or obtain more information, please call Hillsdale Bible Church at (580) 635-2233.


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Tennessee and Louisville offered La Salle senior cornerback Jaleel Hytchye, according to La Salle coach Tom Grippa.
Hytchye has active offers that also include Pittsburgh, Northwestern and Kentucky.
Hytchye hasn't scheduled an official visit for this weekend, Grippa said, however, it is likely he will make visits in January, according to the Lancers coach.
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Jazz singer Barbara Morrison has known highs and lows in her long career, the joy of making music with the all-time greats, and the devastating pain of diabetes. A professional musician who spends 150-200 nights a year on the road, Morrison helps her students at UCLA to balance their career dreams with the physical toll performance can take. more


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Mobile Past, Present and Future
At the recent Mobile Marketing Association CEO/CMO Summit in Hilton Head, South Carolina, I held a piece of history in my hands: a model of the first cell phone ever made. It was the size of my head, weighed two and a half pounds and had a battery life of 20 minutes. The phone belonged… Read More


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One week after Hurricane Sandy tore apart our community, here's a general update of where things stand in Farmingdale.
School Update:
Farmingdale Schools are closed Monday and Tuesday. The district is following the recommendation of the Nassau County Council of School Districts, which believes public safety conditions have not stabilized sufficiently to resume classes. We'll update you.
Power Outages
As of early Monday morning, LIPA reported that about 1,300 customers in Farmingdale and South Farmingdale remain without power, considerably better than many other Long Island communities. LIPA says 90 percent of all its customers will see power restored by Wednesday.
Gas Lines:
They are still with us and authorities say the problem will continue through the week. As more stations get power, the lines will gradually diminish. There is no shortage of gasoline, just stations pumping it.
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The Election:
Tuesday is Election Day and it will go on. Some residents may find themselves voting in different polling places. We'll update you when we know more. Patch will have full election coverage Tuesday into Wednesday.
What's Open:
Downtown Farmingdale has power and its businesses are open.
Village Hall is operational. It plans a work session Monday night. The storm is the first item on its agenda.
Many other area firms are open for business. They include most supermarkets, convenience stores and restaurants: They include:
- on Route 109, between Dunkin Donuts and McDonalds, is open weekdays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Owner Glenn Messina welcomes visitors to come in and charge your laptops and cell phone.
- The Farmingdale Music Center. Lesson schedule has resumed as normal. They have coffee and charging station available.
- Dolan Associates Agency, Allstate Insurance Company, at 192B Merritts Road, is open.
- A Taste of Long Island is open for business, operating normal business hours (10a.m.-6 p.m., daily.)
Public Transportation:
The LIRR is operating on a limited schedule that continues to improve. Trains are expected to be crowded, but running. About 80 percent of the subway system is running in New York. NICE buses are running on Long Island.


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Cyoot puppehs and funneh goggies: I Has a Hotdog has 'em all!
Why is michael jackson bad at chess? Because he is dead
See, there's your problem right there.You admit you only wanna capturethe "horseys." They're called "knights" by the way. Have you tried to find a game better-suited for you? I bet you'd love "Fish."


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Editor, The News:
Do people know:
Ten years of taxation and the stealing of $716 billion from Medicare will fund Obamacare for only six years?
Number of charges, arrest and convictions for financial crimes and bank fraud under different administrations are: Bill Clinton, 1,000; George W. Bush, 1,300; Barack Obama, 0, zero, zilch, nada, none?
Solyndra (one of 12 bankrupt green energy firms that taxpayers lost billions of dollars on) in an email, referred to the Obama administration as "Bank of Washington?"
Non-legal residents and even non-residents use an ITINN number to file U.S. tax returns and file claims for the "child tax credit," resulting in over $7 billion in fraud and the Obama administration refuses to take corrective action?
The Obama family's solstice vacation to Hawaii last winter, complete with "his and her flights" and separate motorcades, stuck the taxpayers with a tab of more than $4 million? (Is that where Obama got idea for "We Can't Wait" slogan?)
There are rumors of fundraisers being conducted to purchase an estimated $35 million mansion (located in the tropical paradise of Hawaii) for the Obama family to move into?
With Obama spending his post-presidential days golfing and being paid millions for speeches from his presidential library in Hawaii, could one think of a better way to further remove and distance oneself from the stark realities of historic deficit spending and historic accumulation of national debt by Obama? When the Obamas do leave the White House in January (the taxpayers fund the trip home) let's hope they don't take his and her flights.
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Himal South Asian is Southasia's first and only regional magazine published and distributed by The Southasia Trust, Lalitpur, Nepal.
According to Himal its May issue was censored by authorities in Bangladesh.
"The issue has been allowed to be distributed only after the pages containing the editorial 'Khaki Politics in Dhaka' and the article 'The Dhaka Regime's Messy Surgery' were removed."Those who do not know about the screening system of the authorities, prior to distribution, every foreign publication has to get a clearance from the Special Branches of Police by submitting the copy. One of my friends father was importer of international magazines like Times & Sananda(India) and they used to open the L/C for import only after the issue is cleared. In numerous cases disputed contents were censored earlier. So this is nothing new.
Himal's June issue features Bangladesh. It has seven articles under the heading "Under the emergency: seven takes". Blogger Mash being writer of one of the articles wonders whether the current issue will be allowed to be distributed in Bangladesh.
My take on this is that the readership of this magazine is very few in Bangladesh. Even if the magazine is banned, it is available via internet. And banning something creates more publicity and the readership increases. So if the content is really harmful for Bangladesh, the wisest way is to protest, write clarifications negating propaganda. I hope the authorities use discretion in handling the press.
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Larry Daniel Scott
- Last Updated on 07:49 AM 05/01/13
Mr. Larry Daniel Scott of Alphonse Dairy Road, South Boston died Saturday, April 27, 2013, in South Boston at the age of 55.
Mr. Scott was born in Halifax County on June 18, 1957 to the late Mr. George Daniel Scott and Mrs. Flossie Jackson Scott.
Mr. Larry Daniel Scott is survived by two sisters, Ms. Doris Wiletta Scott of Staunton and Mrs. Ruth Medley and husband Henry of Halifax; two brothers, Mr. Joseph Jackson and wife Victoria and Mr. Anthony Scott and wife Brenda, all of South Boston; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Larry Daniel Scott will be held Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Dan River View Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Vaughan Brayboy officiating.
The family is receiving friends at Jeffress Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. and all other times at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jackson, 128 Glendale Drive, South Boston.
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MADRID (MarketWatch) -- Banco Santander SA has purchased ABN Amro Holding NV's Brazilian global clients business from Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc /quotes/zigman/530544/delayed/quotes/nls/rbs RBS +0.08% for EUR750 million, Santander's chief executive Alfredo Saenz said Thursday.
Under the original terms of the three-way acquisition of ABN Amro by RBS, Santander and Fortis NV, ABN's global clients around the world was part of the third that RBS purchased.
Saenz, speaking on a conference call with analysts, said that the decision to keep ABN Banco Real's wholesale banking business was taken during the process of segregating ABN's businesses.
"We're also studying the possibility of Santander taking over the Brazilian asset management business," Saenz added.
Saenz added that by keeping the global client business, the bank lowered execution risks in the integration of Banco Real within its own Brazilian banking network.
He said that Santander expects to extract a return on investment of 9% by the third year after the acquisition of the business.
Company Web site: http://www.santander.com
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Michelle Pfeiffer, New Year's Eve
Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Robert De Niro, Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hilary Swank, and countless others, Garry Marshall's Warner Bros. release New Year's Eve opened way below expectations on Friday, Dec. 9, collecting an estimated $5.08 million according to Box Office Mojo. The all-star omnibus romantic comedy-drama will be lucky if it reaches $16-17 million over the weekend, whereas some had been expecting an opening around $30 million. Screening at 3,505 sites, New Year's Eve averaged a meager $1,449 per theater.
For comparison's sake: Marshall's all-star Valentine's Day — featuring Julia Roberts, Taylor Lautner, Bradley Cooper, Shirley MacLaine, Taylor Swift, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, and others — debuted with $56.26 million in February 2010. Ken Kwapis' similarly packaged all-star romantic comedy-drama He's Just Not That into You — with once again Bradley Cooper, plus Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Drew Barrymore, et al. — raked in $27.78 million in February 2009.
Not helping matters is that New Year's Eve has a dismal 3 percent approval rating among Rotten Tomatoes' top critics. For comparison's sake: next to Marshall's latest effort, He's Just Not That into You seems like a movie classic, with a 32 percent approval rating. Valentine's Day had a more modest — though still nearly five times better — 14 percent approval rating.
In addition to the stars mentioned in the first paragraph, the extensive New Year's Eve cast includes Cary Elwes, Alyssa Milano, Common, Jessica Biel, Seth Meyers, Sarah Paulson, Til Schweiger, Carla Gugino, Katherine Heigl, Jon Bon Jovi, Sofia Vergara, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele, James Belushi, Abigail Breslin, Josh Duhamel, Penny Marshall, Cherry Jones, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Hector Elizondo, and Ryan Seacrest.
Expectations for the Jonah Hill vehicle The Sitter were quite low to begin with — but clearly not low enough. After earning an estimated $3.72 million on Friday, The Sitter will likely have trouble bringing in much more than a paltry $9 million at 2,750 locations over the weekend. That's about $1 or $2 million less than the most modest predictions.
After three weeks on top — a first for a Twilight movie — Bill Condon's The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 was down two spots at no. 3, with $2.5m. Last night, it seemed that Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner would be battling Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets for the third spot. However, if the studios' estimates are correct, Breaking Dawn should end up slightly ahead of The Muppets by Sunday evening. At no. 4, The Muppets, featuring Amy Adams, Rashida Jones, Chris Cooper, and Jason Segel, brought in $1.66m.
Besides Pattinson, Stewart, and Lautner, the long, long Breaking Dawn cast includes Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Dakota Fanning, MyAnna Buring, Booboo Stewart, and Michael Sheen.
Plus Maggie Grace, Lee Pace, Sarah Clarke, Anna Kendrick, Christian Serratos, Christopher Heyerdahl, Michael Welch, Christian Camargo, Julia Jones, Gil Birmingham, Kiowa Gordon, Billy Burke, Bronson Pelletier, Charlie Bewley, Tyson Houseman, Daniel Cudmore, Jamie Campbell Bower, Casey LaBow, Mia Maestro, and Alex Meraz.
Rounding out the top five on Friday was Martin Scorsese's Hugo, with $1.6m. The well-received period fantasy is expected to bring in $6 million for the weekend. Hugo features Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Ben Kingsley, and Sacha Baron Cohen.
And rounding out the top ten were Arthur Christmas with $1.43 million, Alexander Payne-George Clooney's The Descendants with $1.31 million, Adam Sandler's Jack and Jill with $870k, George Miller's Happy Feet Two with $840k, and Henry Cavill-Freida Pinto's Immortals with $730k.
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Between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago, tarlike bubbling crude oil trapped saber-toothed cats, mammoths and other extinct ice-age critters, which are still being excavated at the La Brea Tar Pits. Check out their fossilized remains at the Page Museum . New fossils are being discovered all the time, and an active staff of archaeologists works behind glass. Parking is $7.


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Virginia Department Of Health Reports Death Associated With H1n1 Virus
- Last Updated on 11:35 AM 04/23/12
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The Virginia Department of Health today reported the death of an adult male from the Thomas Jefferson Health District who was diagnosed with the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus.
Although the cause of death has not been confirmed, the novel H1N1 virus appears to have been a factor. The patient had an underlying health condition that put him at greater risk of complications from flu.
"Our hearts go out to the patient's family and loved ones," said State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA.
The commissioner reminds all Virginians to be vigilant in guarding against the flu and its spread. Symptoms of influenza include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, body aches, chills or fatigue. Some people are at higher risk for complications from the novel H1N1 virus and are strongly encouraged to call their health care providers if they experience flu-like symptoms. These include pregnant women, persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old, and people ages of 25 through 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, other lung diseases, heart disease, or a compromised immune system.
To date, this strain of influenza has predominantly affected younger people. Some scientific studies have shown that many people over the age of 64 appear to have at least partial immunity to this particular influenza strain, probably from exposure years ago to a similar flu virus. However, those over 64 who develop influenza-like illness and have underlying medical conditions should consider consulting with their physician.
People also are advised to protect their health against influenza and other infectious diseases by:
• Getting their seasonal influenza vaccination now and planning on getting their novel H1N1 vaccination later this fall. The novel H1N1 vaccine is anticipated to become available in mid-October.
• Staying home from work or school when ill and limiting their contact with others to keep from infecting them
• Calling their health care providers before seeking care for influenza-like illness so that the necessary infection control measures can be put in place
• Covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when they cough or sneeze and throwing the tissue in the trash after use
• Washing their hands often with soap and water, especially after they cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.
• Limiting close contact with sick people
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Those wanting to obtain a concealed deadly weapon permit in Kentucky need to look no further than Russell County's Chris Ferguson, a certified instructor, for the required $75 training class.
This past weekend Ferguson held another class at the local deer club with seven participants, an excellent number for this time of year, he said.
Among the participants where the couple, Brad Russell and Amy Collins took the class together for protection reasons, they said.
Collins, a manager at Wendy's, said she works nights and handles money for the restaurant.
"Probably 30 percent of my students are women," Ferguson said. "A lot of nurses and women who work nights."
Russell said his permit would come in handy on long work road trips if trouble ever crossed him.
"I've learned a lot and Chris is an excellent teacher," Collins added.
"We've got a lecture and classroom part and then we head to the range," Ferguson said of the class.
He usually averages 10 participants per session and has 1-2 sessions each month. With more seasonable weather on its way, Ferguson says numbers will begin to increase as spring nears.
Ferguson said he became an instructor because of the lack of instructors in this area.
"I just went and got certified and enjoy doing it," he said.
He said he began teaching two years ago and has instructed around 200 classes since.
"Once they complete the class, it makes them eligible to go and apply for their license," he said. "They actually apply at the sheriff's office, pay the sheriff's office a fee, and the office sends the application to the Kentucky State Police for a background check."
He said when they receive their license from the state police they will be able to carry their handgun concealed in most areas, but there are some areas they will not be allowed to carry them.
"They learn a lot more about that while they are here," Ferguson said. In addition, he covers firearm safety rules at home, in the classroom and on the range, basic principles and marksmanship, pistol and revolver functions, as well as parts and how to clean the gun.
The state Department of Criminal Justice issues a legal video which is mandatory for class participants to watch.
"There is very little paperwork and the hardest part about sitting through the class is the long video," he said. "It is about a 2-hour video."
Students can bring their own handguns to the class or Ferguson has a .22 for them to use if they have not purchased a handgun yet. Students must then bring their own ammunition to use Ferguson's gun during the live fire exercise.
At the end of the classroom portion, participants must take an open-book test and when it is completed, the live fire range work begins.
Following the day-long class, Ferguson sends their paperwork to the Department of Criminal Justice in Richmond and then the students will receive a certificate in the mail showing they completed the course.
The students then take the certificate to the sheriff's office where they will then apply for their concealed deadly weapon permit, a $60 fee in two payments.
One payment, in the amount of $20, should be made to the sheriff while the second payment, should be a check or money order in the amount of $40 made payable to the Department of State Police. Applications that are not accompanied by a check or money order for $40 payable to the Department of State Police will be returned unprocessed to the sheriff of the applicant's county of residence.
Ferguson, who advertises via word of mouth, newspapers and the community channel on Duo County Telecom, has taught students from Bowling Green, Burkesville, Somerset, Liberty, Albany and Columbia and Tompkinsville.
To contact Ferguson about enrolling in an upcoming class, call 270-585-1882.
A concealed weapon is any weapon from which a shot is discharged by gun powers that a person places out of sight or tries to prevent disclosure or recognition of the firearm.As of this year, 48 out of the 50 U.S. sates allow some type of concealed weapon permit which allows a person to carry a concealed weapon.
According to the Kentucky State Police, the applicant for a carry concealed deadly weapon license must:
•Be a resident of Kentucky for at least six months prior to filing the application or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is on active duty, who is at the time of application assigned to a military posting in Kentucky, and who has been assigned to a posting in Kentucky for six months or longer immediately preceding the filing of the application; and
•Be 21 years of age or older; and
•Not be under indictment for, or have been convicted of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; and
•Not be a fugitive from justice; and
•Not be an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; and
•Not have been adjudicated as a mental defective or have committed to a mental institution; and
•Not have been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; and
•Not be subject to a domestic violence order or emergency protective order; and
•Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (see section below for discussion of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence); and
•Not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt or possession of firearms, ammunition or both pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 922(g), 18 U.S.C. 922(n), or applicable state law; and
•Not have been committed to a state or federal facility for abuse of a controlled substance or convicted of a misdemeanor relating to a controlled substance within the three-year period immediately preceding the date the application was submitted; and
•Not have two or more convictions for violating KRS 189A.010 (Operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other substance which impairs driving ability) within the three (3) years immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted; and
•Not have been committed as an alcoholic pursuant to KRS Chapter 222 or similar laws of another state within the three year period immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted; and
•Not owe a child support arrearage which equals or exceeds the cumulative amount which would be owed after one year of nonpayment; and
•Have complied with any subpoena or warrant relating to child support or paternity proceedings; and
•Have not been convicted of a violation of KRS 508.030 (Assault in the fourth degree) or 508.080 (Terroristic Threatening in the third degree) within the three years immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted; and
•Demonstrate competence with a firearm by successful completion of a firearms safety or training course offered or approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Training.


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Small strain sensor with high resolution
Baumer offers the DSRT, strain sensor for indirect force measurement with a high resolution of 0.01µε
The DSRT strain sensor is suitable for all static and dynamic applications and can be used wherever strains are expected, e. g. for process control in presses and punching machines, for monitoring blade deflection in wind energy plants, or for sheet metal forming applications in the packaging technology. The indirect force measurement enables the control and traceable documentation of forces in the process. It also purportedly guarantees the repeatability of the individual processes, thus ensuring consistent quality.
The DSRT is available with the measuring ranges plus/minus100, 250, 500, and 750 µε. It has an integrated low-noise bridge amplifier with an analogue signal path and a high cut-off frequency (1 kHz). The available output signals are analogue current or voltage signals (4…20 mA, ±10 VDC, mV/V) and a CANopen interface. The sensor reportedly offers high reliability, long-term stability, overload protection, and repeatability. The device conforms to protection class IP67.
Since the strain sensor is screwed on to the strain-stressed parts of the machine, it offers many advantages compared to glued strain gauges (SG): it is reusable, can be mounted much faster and easier, is replaceable without recalibration, and offers very high application security. Low mechanical setting and warming up enable a fast start-up. Compared to force sensors, the DSRT allows cost-efficient measurement especially of high forces. The device is 80 mm long, 26 mm wide, and 17 mm high.
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