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Michigan Attorney General Calls for Regulation of Sexual Relationships
In a legal brief filed in federal court, Schuette says Michigan has an interest in regulating sexual relationships to promote "beneficial procreation"
LANSING - Michigan's Attorney General, Bill Schuette, has filed a brief in response to a motion for summary judgment in the DeBoer v Snyder and Schuette case currently before JudgeFriedman in the Eastern District Court of Michigan. The case was brought by a lesbian couple suing for the right to legally file joint adoption for their children. Currently second-parent adoptions are not permitted in Michigan. Last summer, the judge expanded the scope of the case beyond adoptions to include the issue of same-gender marriages in Michigan.
In his September 9th filing, the Attorney General's office stated that "one of the paramount purposes of marriage in Michigan -- and at least 37 other states that define marriage as a union between a man and a woman -- is, and has always been, to regulate sexual relationships between men and women so that the unique procreative capacity of such relationships benefits rather than harms society."
Equality Michigan, the only statewide anti-violence and advocacy organization serving Michigan's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, has participated in two amicus briefs supporting the couple in this case's right both to adopt and marry. The organization has a multi-year initiative underway aimed at bringing family and marriage equality to LGBT families in Michigan.
Statement by Emily Dievendorf
Managing Director, Equality Michigan
"This absurd overreach is a desperate move by a man with too much power. Attorney General Schuette's insistence on government in our personal lives is hypocritical, and in conflict with the Supreme Court of the United States. Ten years ago when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down sodomy laws, and this past summer when it ruled against DOMA, it found that regulating sex for the purpose of procreation is not a role for our government. Marriage is about more than just procreation, as the Supreme Court said this June, 'marriage is a way for couples to define themselves by their commitment to each other.' Suggesting the benefit of marriage is limited to just producing children is more insulting and damaging to the institution of marriage than anything Schuette fears. The notion that people who cannot, or choose not to, have children are not worthy of committing their life to another person is preposterous."
"If it were not so harmful, it would be amusingly ironic that an attorney general whose party supports deregulation, smaller government is demanding this larger regulatory role for government in our daily lives. This brief also flies in the face of any family values platform. In the United States the share of unmarried couples has increased by 25% over the last decade and in 2012 there were 56,315 marriages and 39,892 divorces in Michigan - both statistics largely representing opposite-sex couples. If Attorney General Shuette wishes to preserve the institution of marriage, he should be allowing and encouraging both same and opposite-sex couples to opt in. The attorney general is fooling nobody on this most recent attempt to stop progress for LGBT families. In truth, as long as the law is tied to marriage the lack of marriage equality creates instability on every level and that is no good for anybody."
The most recent amicus brief that Equality Michigan participated in can be found online:
Attorney General Schuette's September 9th filing can be found online:
Equality Michigan has worked passionately for over 20 years to achieve full equality and respect for all people in Michigan regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. For more information, visit www.equalitymi.org.


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1. Miss Barbara's Art Adventures at Maplewood
Miss Barbara's Art Adventures: Ages 1-4 yrs w/ adult
This half- hour program exposes toddlers to the world of art! You and your child will experiment with play-dough, simple collages, paints and much more.
Drop in class also available on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
2. Easton Lions Grange Thrift Shop
The Easton Lions Grange Charitable Thrift Shop is open every Wednesday from 10-2 and Saturdays from 9 to 3. We are located at the intersection of Rt.138 & Elm St, next to the Union Villa. Your donations are tax deductible.
New used donated inventory coming in all the time. We are loaded for bear. Dining sets, end tables, couches, chairs, patio sets, glassware, prints, paintings, tools, collectibles, jewelry, nick-knacks, books, toys, bikes, records, clothing, baby things, household items, and an endless count of usable items by the many hundreds. Everything is priced to move and everyone can dicker. No reasonable offers refused.
3. Four have Pulled Papers for Board of Selectmen
A total of four people have pulled papers for nomination to Easton's Board of Selectmen.
Carol Nestler, of Easton's Finance Committee, is the latest to throw her hat into the ring. She is joined by Dorothy Fulginiti, Dan Smith, and Michael Maloney.
4. Waltzing in the New Year at Unity Church of North Easton
Today at 12:15 p.m., Richard Hill, Organist plays waltzes of the Viennese and the Roller Skating Rink.
5. Selectmen Approve Local Initiative Project
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Unsurprisingly, Yanks uninterested in OswaltBy
It's one of the rights of summer: if a big name player is available, the Yankees will be discussed as a landing spot, regardless of how much sense it makes. So naturally when Roy Oswalt went to his bosses in Houston and essentially demanded a trade, many saw it as a chance for the Yanks to jump in and upgrade the rotation. It doesn't matter that the team already has more than $63M committed to it's current rotation with a competent sixth starter in tow, or that they just picked up some more depth yesterday, it's Roy Oswalt people! True Warrior™ status!
Anyway, a team official shot down the idea, telling Jon Heyman that "we like our starters," which is a candidate for the obvious statement of the year award. Despite Javy Vazquez's early season awfulness, the rotation has a 3.70 ERA (sixth best in baseball), a 4.16 FIP, and a 4.20 xFIP, all strong marks. They're averaging close to 19 outs recorded per start, which is a big help with a somewhat shaky bullpen. There's always room for improvement, but given the cost, it's not worth it to the Yanks.
First of all, let's talk about the money. Oswalt is owed about $11.8M for the rest of this season, then another $16M next year, and then $2M to buy out his $16M option for 2012. Even if the trade was made two months from now at the deadline, that's a commitment of $23M through the end of 2011. And remember, every dollar the Yankees take on is actually $1.40 because of the luxury tax. That $23M turns into $32.2M before he'd even throw a pitch. People laugh at the idea of the Yanks having a budget, but it's very real, otherwise Johnny Damon or Matt Holliday or whoever would be in pinstripes. Hal Steinbrenner wouldn't add $5.5M to the payroll last year for Mike Cameron, so $32.2M for what could be perceived as an unnecessary update would be a rather tough sell.
Then there's the talent. Houston's not just going to give their franchise pitcher away, and if they eat any of the money left on Oswalt's contract, the better the prospects they'll expect to receive. Just looking around for some comparable deals, I don't think the Cliff Lee trade works because a) Lee is flat out better than Oswalt, and b) is much, much cheaper. The best comparison might just be Javy Vazquez, who fetched a top prospect, a young big leaguer with six years of team control, another decent prospect, and a live lower levels arm when the Braves acquired him from the White Sox. That's a significant package.
The Yanks don't have many high end prospects at the moment, so the Astros are going to ask for Jesus Montero or Austin Romine plus more. The Yanks could move someone like Hector Noesi or Jose Ramirez, but their trade value isn't great because they're still so far away. I've already seen a few people suggest that sending Javy back to Houston could work, which of course is completely nuts. Why would the Astros take him on when they're trading Oswalt? Someone is going to need to explain this one to me, because it makes absolutely no sense. None of this mentions the righty's history of back issues, either.
If the rotation had an obvious opening AND the Yanks had the financial flexibility AND enough prospects to spare, then yeah, it might make some sense. Given where the team is right now, with the second best record and the second best run differential in all of baseball, there's no need to go out and make a move. Injuries are always a possibility, but Oswalt is a rather expensive back-up plan. Something would really have to go wrong for him to become an option.
Remember, the Yankees got through last season with three reliable veteran starters and (for all intents and purposes) a rookie in the 4th spot with a hodgepodge of mediocrity rounding things out. That same veteran front three is still intact this year, the rookie has been replaced by an equally young starter who's been a bit better, and even with all his struggles, Vazquez is an upgrade over that last spot if he continues to rebound. Oswalt's a big name and a really, really good pitcher that would make every team better, but there's just not a realistic fit for the Yankees at this time.
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I'd pass on Oswalt. Where the hell would they fit him into the rotation?
Can be the 5th starter and put Hughes in the pen….we need A 7TH INNINGZ GUY!!1111
or Phil and Joba can unite and become "Jobil Hughberlain" the ultimate eighth inning guy!!1!11!
You took my hanging curveball comment, and hit an absolute BOMB….
See that concern alone wouldn't cause me to pass on Oswalt. Say the Dodgers wanted to deal Billingsley that maybe an option I'd be willing to pursue.
we're good for this year. JV is back, and Lee will be a FA next year
Things would have to really fall apart for the Yanks for them to even begin to think about a trade for Oswalt. I'd rather wait and go after Lee in the off season then try and make a trade this year.
If there's one thing that's strong it's the rotation, outside of the last go-around. Stark had in his rumblings & grumblings Yanks looking for a flexible outfiled bat and named someone like DeJesus. I don't think it's necessary (assuming the team is healthy), as I'm fine with Thames/Miranda action at DH, and the OF we have shouldn't need many days off.
Does Oswalt play OF?
His BA is only 13 pts lower than Winn this year, and has a cannon for an arm.
Oswalt can be our 4th OF AND start (pitching) every 5 days, with the other 4 assuming PH/4OF role.
mmmm… salivating.
Career OPS+ of -2
M-E-T-S, Mets,Mets,Mets
Then there's the talent. Houston's not just going to give their franchise pitcher away, and if they eat any of the money left on Oswalt's contract, the better the prospects they'll expect to receive.
Well according to Steve Phillips the Nats should trade Strasburg for him.
Is that a for real thing Steve Phillips said?? Strasburg is going to be as good if not better than Oswalt in a very short time.
Did you see whom Steve Phillips had an affair with? LOL
We can't really count on his opinion on anything after that.
I'm really shocked we're not going to trade for Oswalt and make CC the other LOOGY in the pen. Shocked, really.
"young starter who's been a bit better"
I hope that was a joke.
That's like saying Bill Gates is a bit richer then Oprah Winfrey.
Alex Rodriguez is a guy who hits a few more homeruns than Jacoby Ellsbury.
Haha, all sorts of awesome.
Brett Gardner is a little faster then Jorge Posada.
Sorry couldn't pass that one up.
This one falls under "RAB googles"
Mister Delware.
Joba through 8 starts last season had a 3.70 ERA and was striking out a batter an inning. Hughes through 8 starts has a 2.72 ERA and is striking out a batter an inning. Hughes has walked a few less batters and given up fewer home runs. Joba didn't have problems as a starter last year until August, so at this point Hughes is a bit better than Joba was at the same point last year.
We must be watching two different teams then?
I watched Joba last year and Hughes this year and it's not even close.
and yes I'm talking about through the first 8 starts.
Can you tell me (without looking it up) who Joba's first 8 starts were against, and how many runs he gave up?
No offense, but I would trust the stats over your (or my) memory of what happened in the first 8 starts. Down the stretch, Joba struggled significantly, but for the first 4 months of the year, he was very good.
Ok here are the brake downs:
And Yes I also trust my memory I can remember what Joba look like when he struggled and what Hughes looks like when he does. By my observation one is much better then the other and if we could go back to the video I think you would feel the same.
Also please look at who they faced and where.
Hughes is better than Joba was at this point. I agree with that. But the gap between the two is not that large – hence the statement that Hughes is a 'bit better'.
As for who they faced:
Hughes: @BOS, BOS, @DET, @BAL, @NYM, CHW, LAA, @OAK
Joba: @BOS, BOS, @DET, @BAL, MIN, CLE, @KCR, BAL
So four of the 8 starts are the same. Of the other 4, the Angels are the highest scoring of the bunch and they are 7th in the AL in runs.
Please explain how Hughes is much better than Joba was at this same point, because I don't see it.
but teh wins!!!
That. And before you say it I know wins is a meaningless stat. for starting pitcher.
And if we could only just remember back ONE year ago maybe we could have some sense of there differences on the mound.
Damn long-term memory!!!
My cat's breath smells like cat good.
Food, not good. I'm an idiot.
Who is the 'sixth starter in tow'?
I dont mind Oswalt but if Yanks wanted to give up a rich package then it had to be Cliff Lee or Josh Johnson or similar one.
Yanks may be back into the race if no team is able to take him for original price. If Astros insist to get rid of him then 2B Adams, 3B Laird, SP Nova, RP Melancon ought to do a trick.
If at the deadline there is no demand for Oswalt, why the hell do the Yanks have to pick him up? There's no room in the rotation for another quality SP; they already have five.
Because apparently, in yoo-boo's head, the Astros won't be able to find anyone to take Oswalt because the price will be too high, so then they'll make the Yankees trade for him, even though we have no real use for him.
Or something like that.
Sort of. It is a general idea just in case if Yanks actually want to add a veteran in the rotation due to whatever reason.
I really want to just watch Jon Heyman ask Cash if he is interested in Roy Oswalt. I can see cash just saying, with brutal finality, "No."
Unless Houston is willing to go straight up Vasquez for Oswalt it makes no sense. I would rather see the Yanks wait and try to pick up Lee. BTW the Yanks could use a DH too.


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Doug Whaley, the Buffalo Bills' assistant general manager, has received a promotion in the wake of this week's firing of Tom Modrak from the job of vice president of college scouting.
Whaley formerly was assistant general manager and director of pro personnel. Now he is assistant general manager and director of player personnel. He's the right-hand man of Buddy Nix, the Bills' executive vice president and general manager.
In his new responsibilities, the Bills said in a release, Whaley will oversee both the college and pro personnel departments for the Bills. Additionally, he will conduct the team's meetings leading up to the draft and scout the top players at the collegiate level. He will also assist in advance scouting of Bills opponents on the pro side. Whaley, 38, joined the Bills in February 2010 after spending the previous 10 years in the Pittsburgh Steelers' organization.
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After nearly a decade at Berry Asset Management, watching it grow from a fledgling asset manager into an established name, Colin McInnes decided it was time he took the helm of his own business, launching Quartet Capital Partners.
'I'd become a bit disillusioned with the investment model being adopted at the firm where I worked – that's not an explicit criticism of them, more a criticism of the industry itself,' he confesses.
'When I looked at it, without exception, the majority of portfolio returns were derived from asset allocation. I found it shocking that no one did active asset allocation. They may have said they did, but where one really saw it was making changes at the margins.
McInnes admits it sounds 'corny' to say he was disenchanted with the wealth management industry. 'People say "disillusioned" as though they have grand ideals, but I really did feel that way,' he says.
'Truth be told, I was also in a position where I may or may not have been pencilled in as a potential future chief executive [at Berry's]. But the firm was largely owned by a Swiss bank and it was their baby.
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At the same time as feeling disillusioned and unfulfilled he was in discussions with close friend Niels Jensen, a director of Trafalgar House Trustees and chief executive partner of Absolute Return Partners, about founding a new business.
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Along with more than 1,000 other colleges, universities, and organizations across the nation, Lafayette took part in Focus the Nation, a nation-wide teach-in event dedicated to fighting global climate change. The event included a national webcast Jan. 30, followed by various programs, lectures, and activities throughout the day on Jan. 31.
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Join presenters Dave Braun and Jim Kritzberg at our next monthly training meeting.
Dave will discuss ways to handle rowdy crowds and/or coaches (such as what do referees keep in their tool box to address the 1st instance of a boisterous coach and any follow-on incidents during a match. Dave will also provide a brief summary of the number of cautions and ejections for the season and to ask the audience if anyone would like to talk about any they were either involved with as an AR or Center Referee.
In addition, Jim will present 2013 FIFA Hot Topics and a FIFA Laws of the Game Quiz.
Register by logging into the WA Referees website:
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Statements in this document expand and clarify referee powers and duties concerning safety. These statements do not alter or conflict with any Laws of the Game or other instructions from USSF or FIFA. These statements are endorsed by the Washington State Referee Committee, Washington Youth Soccer Association and Washington Adult Soccer Association. These instructions are policy and will be followed by all USSF Certified Referees in the State of Washington and will be implemented in all USSF Sanctioned youth games.
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The school recently held two assemblies for character education: "Doing the Right Thing," which was held for third, fourth and fifth graders; and "Golden Rules," which was held for kindergarten students up to second graders. The assemblies utilized songs and discussions including anti-bullying messages, positive self-esteem and more.


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TRAVERSE CITY — Bill Smith, best-selling author of "Chickadees at Night," will be the featured speaker at the Cottage Coffee program today, Nov. 12.
Smith recently published his second book, "The Chickadee Spirit." He will discuss his books at 10 a.m. at Hawthorn Cottage at the Grand Traverse Pavilions off South Elmwood Avenue. He also will be available to sign copies of his books. The program is free and open to the public. For details, call 932-3027.
LIWdA panel
GLEN ARBOR — Leelanau Independent Women for democratic Action (LIWdA) will host a panel presentation on Move to Amend and Corporate Personhood.
The panel starts at 4 p.m. today Nov. 12, at the Leelanau School dining hall. The program is free and open to the public. Call 642-1391 to learn more.
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KINGSLEY — The newly formed Kingsley Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at The Rock of Kingsley, 115 E. Blair St. Charter memberships are still available. For details, call 263-8025 or 313-1837.
Musicale program
TRAVERSE CITY — The Harbor Voices of Elk Rapids and scholarship performer Jeremy Laureta on viola will perform at the Thursday, Nov. 14, Grand Traverse Musicale concert.
The concert starts at 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Donations to the Musicale Scholarship Fund are appreciated.
'Open' genealogy
BENZONIA — The Benzie Area Genealogical Society's meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, will be an "open" program.
The 2 p.m. meeting will focus on sharing experiences, techniques, and more. It will be held at the Benzie Area Historical Museum, 6941 Traverse Ave. The public is welcome.
Book club meets
TRAVERSE CITY — Paid reservations are required by Thursday, Nov. 14, for the next luncheon meeting of the Village at Bay Ridge Book Club.
Bill O. Smith, author of "Chickadees at Night," will be the guest speaker at the 12:30 p.m. meeting Monday, Nov. 18, at the Village at Bay Ridge, 3950 Scenic Ridge. The cost is $6. For details or reservations, call 932-9455.
Holiday book sale
BENZONIA — The public is invited to support the Benzonia Public Library by shopping at the Friends of the Benzonia Public Library's Holiday Book Sale.
Sale hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave. Proceeds benefit the children's computer fund. For details, call the library, 882-4111.
Sportman's Club
FIFE LAKE — The Walton Junction Sportman's Club, 11207 E. County Line Road, will serve breakfast on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14-15, and dinner on Saturday, Nov. 16. Breakfast will be served from 7-11 a.m. each day. The cost is $7. The Swiss steak dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $10.
Sign up for program
TRAVERSE CITY — Thursday, Nov. 14, is the registration deadline for a screen printing program at the Peninsula Community Library.
Emily Pierce, the owner of Fern Creations on etsy.com, will teach participants how to screen print starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the library, 2699 Island View Road. The program is suitable for preteens through adults. For details or to register, call the library, 223-7700.
Michigan Writers potluck
TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan Writers will hold its fall potluck on Thursday, Nov. 14. Non-members interested in learning more about the group are welcome.
The event will start at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse, 6726 Center Road. A program after the meal will focus on writers' groups. Attendees should bring a dish to pass.
Rug studio open house
ELK RAPIDS — The Wild Hare Rug Studio will hold an open house on Saturday, Nov. 16.
The open house from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. includes demonstrations and an opportunity to sign up for classes. Gift items also will be available for purchase. The studio is located at 204 River St. For details, call 409-7481 or visit www.wildharerugstudio.com.
'White Christmas'
CHEBOYGAN — The Northland Players will stage Irving Berlin's "White Christmas."
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16 and 22-23; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Cheboygan Opera House. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Senior citizen tickets are $10 for the Sunday matinee only. For details or reservations, call 627-5841.
Movie 'en Español'
TRAVERSE CITY — Spanish-speaking patrons are invited to the Peninsula Community Library for a film "en Español."
The family-friendly movie will be shown in Spanish at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the library, 2699 Island View Road. There also will be pizza and a craft. Admission is free. For details, call 223-7700 or visit www.peninsulacommunitylibrary.org.
Successful Aging
TRAVERSE CITY — Caregiver tips and hospice services will be discussed at the next program in the Successful Aging Series at the Grand Traverse Pavilions off South Elmwood Avenue.
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TRAVERSE CITY — The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse, 6726 Center Road, will hold a service to recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance.
The event on Tuesday, Nov. 19, starts with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. The 7 p.m. service will honor transgender people who were victims of transphobia and other forms of violence.
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TRAVERSE CITY — Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG), Traverse City Phi Chapter, will meet Tuesday, Nov. 19. All current and retired women educators are invited.
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The program will be offered at 1 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the museum, 1410 College Dr. A park ranger from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will take participants on a tour of the "Art of the Sleeping Bear Dunes" exhibit, sharing information on the history, geography and ecology of the national park.
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200ml/7fl oz hot fish stock
1 tbsp curry paste, mixed with 1 tbsp water to form a smooth paste
salt and freshly ground black pepper
75ml/2¾fl oz double cream
18 king prawns, cooked, peeled
1 tbsp flaked almonds
3 spring onions, chopped
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One of my lucky hens and I embarked on a journey last week.
I picked one of my prettiest and whitest looking little hens to accompany me to the Sarah Harding Home here in Clinton to give a program on you guessed it — chickens.
Getting a little chicken ready to travel takes a lot of time and preparation. Unfortunately, more than I initially thought. I had to prepare somewhat of a diaper bag of supplies for my little hen including some dixie cups to hold feed and water, water for her to drink, extra food in a sandwich bag and a bath towel just in case she had an accident. I also had to clean out a rabbit cage for her to travel in. If she had been free to fly around the cab, I definitely would have had a chicken roosting on my steering wheel or sitting on top of my head. Take your pick, neither one is a very good scenario.
I can't tell you how surprised I was with my little hen as I put her inside the rabbit cage inside the cab of the truck. She took it remarkably well. She laid right down in the pine wood shavings like this was her time to bond with me. She nestled herself right up to the cage door so she could be as near to me as she could. I guess I really did a good job raising my girls.
As we backed out of the driveway, she continued to sit still unlike anything I had ever seen in my life. A squirmy 2-year-old had nothing on this hen. I rubbed her chest and kept assuring her that she would be OK and that she was a good girl. And most importantly, she was going to represent all of the girls at Klucker Farms during our program.
As we traveled down the road, my little hen stood up occasionally to look out the window. She was very interested in the new world around her and surprisingly kept tilting her head to the side like some dog's do. And people say chickens aren't smart — fiddlesticks.
When my hen and I arrived at Sarah Harding, a flurry of people came to greet us and take her picture. Again, my little hen did really well and I could not have been happier. I have a feeling she was the first hen to ever visit residents there. In my opinion, they could not have gotten a nicer little hen than her.
This was the fourth chicken program I've given since I started raising chickens. For someone who hated speech class back in high school, I've grown to really enjoy talking to groups about my favorite pastime. I'm proud to be the Clinton Herald's chicken lady.
I never really prepare a speech, but find it better to talk from my heart. I love my girls so much that I never have a problem talking about them.
After my talk, I opened the floor up to questions and I received a lot of them. I also was happy to hear about their experiences growing up on the farm raising chickens too. I have a feeling this program was one they will never forget.
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Suicide threats and marijuana usage are up in Mankato Area Public Schools this year, according to a report given to the School Board Monday night by school resource officers.
Todd Miller, director of Mankato Public Safety, and officers Tom Rother, assigned to West, and Keith Mortensen, assigned to East, presented breakdowns of incident reports at each school, as well as opinions on trends.
Since September, East Junior/High had 11 reported suicide threats, and West had five. (Rother said East's higher numbers are partly due to the school's larger student body of seventh- through 12th-graders, compared to West's ninth- through 12th-grade population.)
Most of the suicide threats were made by female students, and most were reported by friends.
"We had a problem with mental health this year," said Mortensen, who was added as the district's second school resource officer this year. "We don't know exactly why that is."
Miller expressed concern over the increase, and despite not having local data confirming causes, he said cyber-bullying and constant usage of social media is having an effect on "impressionable kids."
"That's scary to me," he said.
Miller said Mankato Public Safety is planning to form partnerships in the school district and the mental health community and will be announcing community-wide training to "be better prepared to address youth having these thoughts and mental health crises."
Rother didn't have suicide-threat figures from previous years, but he said the numbers go up and down from year to year.
Mortensen and Rother said the schools do not have problems with identifying students who need help. Both officers have heard from adults throughout the building — everyone from janitors to school counselors — when a student is in need of assistance.
Marijuana usage is also on the rise, the officers said. East had just four narcotics reports, and West had three. (Marijuana is reported in that category, which also includes prescription drugs.) But both said most students using the drug are not being caught.
Both said they learn a lot about student usage by being immersed in the schools, overhearing conversations and having conversations with students.
"They are heavily using marijuana," Mortensen said.
"We've done a very good job at making it difficult for kids to get cigarettes," Miller added. "It's much easier, unfortunately, for them to get marijuana."
Mortensen said students have come up to him and asked about the marijuana laws in Colorado and Washington and asked why Minnesota's laws are different. Miller said students hear about those states in the news and then think, "What's the big deal if I have it here?"
Mortensen said he's constantly coaching and engaging the kids he suspects of using, informing them of the risks and side effects of marijuana. Miller said the most powerful influence over this kind of behavior comes from peers who work to educate younger classmates about drug use.
"Younger kids want to listen and to emulate them," he said.
The majority of the calls the officers respond to in the schools are "assists," which are usually non-criminal and can include mediating a conversation between two kids in an argument, they said.
Most of the theft incidents at both schools involved unlocked items in the locker rooms and suggested having a locker room attendant to help curb the crime. There were 15 thefts reported at East and eight at West since September.
East also had seven incidents of harassment and five assaults.
"Other than that, the students at East are very smart, very good kids," Mortensen said.


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FINA World Cup, Rio De Janeiro: Thiago Pereira Sets Brazilian Record With Blazing 200 IM
September 12, 2010
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, September 12. THE final session of short course meter racing at the FINA World Cup held in Rio took place this morning with a Brazilian national record taking a tumble.
Men's 1500 free
Brazil's Lucas Kanieski won the metric mile in 14:53.19, moving to fourth in the early world rankings this year. Samuel Pizzetti (14:41.29), Robert Hurley (14:41.80) and Federico Colbertaldo (14:50.56) are the top three swimmers so far. Brazil's Luiz Rogerio Arapiraca took second in 15:11.55, while Japan's Kenichi Doki placed third in 15:12.73.
Women's 100 free
Brazil went 1-2 in the sprint free with Tatiana Lemos Barbosa taking the title in 54.20, while Flavia Delaroli picked up second in 54.52. Lemos Barbosa matched her prelim time, which put her ninth in the early world rankings. Sweden's Magdalena Kuras earned third-place honors in 54.88.
Men's 200 free
Brazil's Thiago Pereira captured the crown in the event with a 1:45.28, while compatriot Rodrigo Castro finished second in 1:46.65. Pereira moved to third in the early world rankings, with Nicholas Ffrost (1:45.12) and Tommaso D'Orsogna (1:45.22) are the only other swimmers to go faster. China's Jiang Yuhui touched third in 1:47.08.
Women's 50 breast
Sweden's Joline Hostman snatched the sprint breast title in 31.38, while Germany's Kerstin Vogel earned second in 31.82. Hostman jumped into the early top 10 in the world rankings. Brazil's Ana Carla Carvalho wound up third in 32.03.
Men's 100 breast
Brazil swept the top four spots in the event with Felipe Silva clocked the top-ranked time in the world with a 57.64. Cameron van der Burgh was the previous holder of the top spot with a 58.28 from last month. Henrique Barbosa took second in 58.40, moving to fourth in the early rankings, while Tales Cerdeira placed third in 58.52, unable to match his prelim time of 58.38. Joao Gomes Jr. grabbed fourth in 58.79.
Women's 400 IM
Brazil's Joanna Maranhao Melo cruised to victory in the distance medley with a winning effort of 4:40.20. Compatriot Larissa Cieslak finished second in 4:50.56, while fellow Brazilian Julia Siqueira took third overall in 4:58.12.
Men's 100 fly
Germany's Steffen Deibler became the first man under 51 seconds this year with a scorching time of 50.67. He far surpassed the previous top time of 51.17 set by Chris Wright in July. Brazil's Glauber Henrique Silva took second in 51.94, improving upon his sixth-ranked season best of 51.98 from prelims. Russia's Nikolay Skvortsov completed the podium with a third-place 52.03.
Women's 100 back
Japan's Miyuki Takemura won the event going away with a 58.01. That swim jumped her into fifth in the early world rankings. Brazil's Fabiola Molina took second in 59.31, an early top 10 time, while Sweden's Therese Svendsen placed third overall in 1:00.19.
Men's 50 back
Randall Bal of the U.S. dominated his specialty event with a 23.46 for the win. That effort cleared the previous top-ranked time of 23.78 set by Guilherme Guido during prelims. Guido, meanwhile, took second in 23.85 – falling short of his qualifying time. Russia's Arkady Vyatchanin earned third overall in 23.87, while Peter Marshall of the U.S. also cleared 24 seconds with a fourth-place 23.93.
Women's 200 fly
Brazil's Joanna Maranhao Melo moved into the early top 10 in the world with a 2:09.72 for the win. Japan's Nao Kobayashi finished second in 2:11.26, while Brazil's Yana Medeiros placed third in 2:18.55.
Men's 200 IM
Thiago Pereira blazed to the win in the event with a 1:52.72, moving to seventh all time in the event with a Brazilian national record. His previous national record had been a 1:53.14 set during the Berlin stop of the 2008 FINA World Cup. Pereira became just the ninth swimmer to ever break 1:53. Pereira absolutely crushed the previous top time this year of 1:55.40 set by Federio Turrini last month in Italy. Brazil's Henrique Rodrigues also cleared Turrini with a second-place 1:54.07 today, while teammate Diogo Yabe took third in 1:58.68.
Women's 400 free
Japan's Sakiko Nakamura claimed the middle distance crown with a 4:06.73, while Argentina's Cecilia Biagioli finished second in 4:08.33. Nakamura moved just outside the early top 10 in the world rankings. Brazil's Poliana Okimoto took third overall in 4:10.06.
Men's 50 free
Brazil's Cesar Cielo did enough to win the sprint free in 21.16, but could not replicate his top-ranked prelim time of 21.08 in the process. Germany's Steffen Deibler took second in 21.23 to move to second in the early world rankings, while Brazil's Nicholas Santos posted a 21.76 to move to seventh in the same rankings.
Women's 200 breast
Sweden's Joline Hostman doubled up with a 2:26.51 after winning the sprint breast earlier in the morning. Brazil's Carolina Mussi took second in 2:30.79, while teammate Tatiane Sakemi placed third in 2:31.95.
Women's 100 IM
The Netherlands' Hinkelien Schreuder won the sprint medley with a time of 1:00.65. That clocking pushed her to third in the early world rankings behind Emily Seebohm (59.29) and Tessa Wallace (1:00.36). Brazil's Fabiola Molina took second in 1:01.41, while teammate Julyana Kury snared third in 1:01.50.
Men's 200 back
Russia's Arkady Vyatchanin posted a winning time of 1:51.92, shooting to the top of the early world rankings. Ashley Delaney held the previous top-ranked time with a 1:52.55 set in July. Colombia's Omar Pinzon placed second in 1:53.70, while Brazil's Fabio Santi finished third in 1:55.82.
Women's 50 fly
Sweden's Therese Alshammar captured the sprint fly title in 25.35 to close down the first stop of the 2010 FINA World Cup circuit. Alshammar moved to the top of the early world rankings in the event, trumping Felicity Galvez's 25.65 set in July. Brazil's Gabriella Silva finished second in 25.93 to take fourth in the rankings, while teammate Daniele De Jesus wound up third in 26.47.
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NFPA 56 covers cleaning and purging of flammable gas piping systems after the explosion at the Kleen Energy Power Plant in 2010
There is a new safety standard designed to prevent the type of explosion that occurred at the Kleen Energy Plant in Middletown, CT, last year.
The new National Fire Protection standard, NFPA 56, covers the cleaning and purging of flammable gas piping systems.
The explosion at the Kleen Energy Power plant on Feb. 7, 2010 killed six workers and injured 50 others.
The investigation determined the explosion at the Kleen Energy Power plant was the result of a process known as a "gas blow," in which highly pressurized natural gas cleans debris from pipes. The explosion occurred when the highly pressurized natural gas discharged into the atmosphere without the proper controls.
NFPA 56 (PS) prohibits using a flammable gas as a cleaning agent to clean out pipes. The new standard will also address a broad range of gas process activities such as pipe cleaning, repair, replacement and removal procedures conducted at power plants and industrial, institutional and commercial applications.
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The Bottom Line
- holds hot dogs securely
- made of durable stainless steel
- fits almost any stick
- reusable and economical
- cleans easily
- tool will be hot when used over a fire, it must be allowed to cool before handling
- should be used by children only with adult supervision
- when not in use it should be kept out of the reach of children
- hotdog and marshmallow holder
- stainless steel
- compact
- reusable
- economical
Guide Review - Grill Thing Hot Dog Holder
Per the instructions, I squeezed the prongs just a little while putting on a hot dog. When I let go, the tension of the prongs expanding, along with the flared ends, kept the hot dog in place. No longer did I have to hunt for a fallen tree branch to sharpen. The Grill Thing fits on almost any wood stick. I don't like cutting down tree limbs at the campground, so I used some fat dowel rods that I bought at a hardware store beforehand. I soaked these in a bucket of water before attaching a Grill Thing to the wet end. I reasoned that being wet would help to prevent the sticks from burning when used over the campfire.
When the hot dogs and marshmallows were done the Grill Thing was quite hot so I used a fork to scrape them off onto a plate. The Grill Thing easily wiped off with a paper towel at the campsite. I still gave them a bath in the dishwasher when we returned home, and they were good as new and ready for the next campfire. This is a handy gadget that is great for camping. You can buy them online at Grill Thing.


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Availability: Super 8 Lancaster PA
Standard Room, 1 Queen BedMax Occupancy: 5 guests (up to 4 children)
Standard Room, 1 Queen BedMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)
Standard Room, 1 Queen BedMax Occupancy: 5 guests (up to 4 children)
Standard Room, 1 Queen BedMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)
Standard Room, 1 King BedMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)
Lancaster hotel with a complimentary breakfast
Situated in Lancaster, this hotel is close to Dutch Wonderland, Tanger Outlet Center, and Amish Farm and House. Local attractions also include American Music Theatre Lancaster and Harrisburg Area Community College.
Hotel Features
Super 8 Lancaster PA offers a complimentary continental breakfast. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with cable channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and climate control.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Super 8 Lancaster PA Amenities
- General
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This Lancaster hotel also offers coffee/tea in the lobby and an elevator (lift). Complimentary valet parking is available on site.
- Total number of rooms - 99
- Number of floors - 3
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Elevator/lift
- Free valet parking
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free valet parking
- Room Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cable TV service
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Dining
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible parking
Super 8 Lancaster PA Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Pet fee: USD 10 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night
- Additional Details
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Film and Media Arts
Department of Communication
School of the Humanities
From classroom to clapboard, the film and media arts curriculum will immerse you in both the technical and creative aspects of the growing field of film and media production. This well-regarded program provides significant opportunities for internships at all levels of media production, and prepares you for a career in production, screenwriting, editing or cimematography.
The film and media arts major, which is currently seeking accreditation from NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design), is one of the few programs within the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) where you will master both film and high definition video production.You will further hone your professional skills and gain real-world experience through a required internship, which many students secure at a major film studio (Sony, Warner Brothers, Universal or Paramount) through Temple's Los Angeles Film Studies Center. Student also have access to locally based internships.
As a film and media arts major at Messiah College, you'll be able to:
- Acquire training in digital editing, 16 mm film production, cinematography, basic directing and screen writing, lighting and sound; also explore documentary making, basic special effects and topics in new and digital media.
- Create your own films during your time as student, with the chance to potentially submit it for film festival consideration.
- Utilize a digital film editing lab with 16 top-tier iMac systems featuring the latest professional video and graphics software.
- Have access to multiple HD Cinema and DLSR cameras as well as 16mm motion picture cameras.
- Use a green screen studio with professional studio lighting and grip equipment.
- Practice voice-over and sound-effect recording in the soundproof booth.
- Decide to continue on to prestigious Master of Fine Arts programs in film (Temple University, Chapman University, American University).
- Learn from faculty members who are or have been professionals in their respective fields including a sports anchor, a digital media creator and a communication consultant.
This is one of the few programs within the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) where you will master both film and high definition video production.
|Department of Communication
|Learn more about this department
|Numerous internships available locally in public relations, broadcasting, marketing, journalism and film.
|Instructional facilities include Parmer Cinema, which features state-of-the-art projection equipment and review-room quality surround sound.
|Messiah's student newspaper, yearbook, television and radio station have been brought together into a multimedia setting- The Pulse: Messiah College Media Hub addresses the changing landscape of the journalism field.
|Digital editing labs
|Professional equipment and space, including broadcast quality microphones, digital audio recorder, HD cinema and DLSR camera, a soundproof booth and green screen studio.
|Study with a professor who is also a part-time sports anchor; one who regularly publishes and present research through the Society for Cinema and Media Scholars; or another who has served as a communication consultant.


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TRAVERSE CITY — Veterans Day is one of the most important days of the year for Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy Barnby.
At 27, Barnby has served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. For him, Veterans Day represents an opportunity to recognize all of the brave men and women who gave their lives for the United States. What also makes the day so special for Barnby is the positive reaction he gets from the public when they see him in his military uniform.
"One of the best things about Veterans Day is the support we get from the community," Barnby said. "People can't stop thanking you."
Barnby now works for the Army in the military recruitment office at the Cherryland Center on Garfield Road. Originally from Onaway, he joined the military after high school.
"I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life after high school," Barnby said. "I figured the Army would give me a couple of years to figure it out."
He went to Iraq in 2005, then returned again in 2007. He spent two and a half years in Germany and served from June 2010 to May 2011 in a remote section of Zabul Province in Afghanistan. He now travels all over northern Michigan, meeting recruits and telling young men and women about the merits of a career in the military.
"Its been the best decision of my life," Barnby said. "Our country's been at war and I've been a part of that. Someone has to step up and fight for our country. I always thought it might as well be me."


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Two females were held at gunpoint on the 7900 block of California Avenue, Thursday, May 3 around 10:30 p.m.
The incident occurred near Village Park when three unknown suspects approached the female victims on foot. One of the suspects produced a "long gun" (most likely a shotgun, said Ramos) and pointed it at the women. The other suspects also produced handguns and pointed them at the women. According to the report, the suspects demanded property from victims; however, neither woman had much, but a cell phone. The suspects ran to a nearby vehicle and fled the area in an unknown direction.
The three suspects are described as black males between the ages of 18 and 24. They appeared to be about 5-feet-10-inches tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
Unexpected visit leads to robbery at gunpoint
An unexpected visit from a girlfriend's ex-boyfriend left an area man without his wallet, keys or cell phone.
According to a report filed by Sacramento County Sheriff's Department deputies, on April 15 two suspects acquainted with the victim's girlfriend entered the victim's Winding Way home when one of them displayed a black hand gun. Upon brandishing the weapon, the victim was told to hand over his personal property.
"There's nothing to indicate that this robbery was motivated by a lover's quarrel, or anything else," said Sheriff's spokesman Jason Ramos. It was just a couple of guys that saw an opportunity, and robbed someone for financial/product gain."
The suspects fled in an unknown direction; however, later that day the victim's debit card was used at various locations throughout Citrus Heights and other Sacramento County locations, Ramos said.
"The names of the businesses were listed, but not locations," Ramos said.
Ramos also explained the victim hesitated to report the incident because he was "more concerned about watching his back than making a report". He finally decided that he needed to make a report for what he described as "for banking and insurance purposes".
The suspects are described as hispanic males, ages 30 to 35, each around 5-feet-8-inches.


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Omaha is getting some financial help from the federal government to help pay for a nearly $8 million sewer improvement project.
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday awarded a $1.1 million grant to the city to separate combined sewers in the Country Club area. The EPA says the project will reduce overflows and backup problems, which will help improve water quality and public health.
The project includes new storm sewer, curb inlets, manholes and
a bio-retention area. It's slated for completion in the spring of 2013.


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All this summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from and to and .
We've tallied all the poll votes and now it's time to announce the winners. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners.
Super King
Baller Hardware
Lemon Frog
Tie between Eagle Rock and Echo Park Farmers Markets
Lower Arroyo in Glassell Park


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This Week At The Sunflower Center
Now - February 12th
David is has been a North Bay singer-songwriter muti-instrumentalist for the last 15 years. A very entertaining evening for everyone.
More Info
Come bang your drum with Clement's Drum club and get into the groove!
Circle of Friends Kirtan Group
Circle of Friends would like to have you join them for their first appearance at the Sunflower Center. Their wonderful energy in their kirtan has added to the great light and love in Sonoma County and beyond. Please join us for a great evening.
© 2014 Lydia's Organics


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Holiday House on the Hill
Your one stop shopping destination
Fantastic Assortment of Gifts for everyone on your list
…your neighbor, your nephew, your best friend,
and most importantly, yourself!
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Sat, Dec 1st 10am-3pm
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Ang Lee to Head Golden Horse Awards JuryStory | Sep 2, 2013 | 12:30 PMHONG KONG - Ang Lee, Taiwan's most cinematically acclaimed son, will head the awards jury as the island's Golden Horse festival puts on a show to remember for its 'golden anniversary' edition. The festival (Nov. 8-28) has also recruited other iconic...
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MOS over $200 million in licensing! MOS had made a profit before it ever hit theaters! China building 1600 3D theaters EVERY WEEK! They just dumped Legendary Pictures, why you do not need financing for your superhero movies when you are bringing in over $200 million in licensing! Pacific Rim will tell investors all they need to know about the insane growth in International box office!