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GLASGOW — The Barren County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle accident on Veterans Outer Loop on Thursday afternoon that sent a Knob Lick woman to the hospital, according to a BCSO press release.
James L. Hale, 44, of Glasgow was traveling west on the loop when a 2004 Kia Sorento driven by Amanda Wilson, 26, of Knob Lick, pulled out in front of him, according to the BCSO statement.
Wilson was attempting to cross the intersection on Franks Mill Road and did not see Hale's vehicle that was traveling behind a dump truck; Hale struck the Sorento in the side with his 2004 Chevrolet Colorado, according to the statement.
Wilson was transported to T.J. Samson Community Hospital by Barren-Metcalfe EMS for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries; Hale suffered minor injuries but was not transported, according to the press release.
Deputy David Houchens investigated the accident, and was assisted by Deputy Kevin Wilson, East Barren Volunteer Fire Department, and Barren-Metcalfe EMS.


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Brainstorming in Chengdu This September ---- The Global Automotive Forum 2012
The 3rd Global Automotive Forum (GAF2012), hosted by CCPIT Automotive Committee and the Chengdu Municipal People's Government, will take place in Chengdu Pride International Convention Center from 6 to 7 September, 2012. By then, industrial elites, distinguished experts and scholars, policy-makers and renowned media professionals across the world will gather again to probe into hotspot issues, trends and development facing the Chinese and global automotive sectors as well as subsequent profound impacts, and give their advice and suggestions accordingly.
The Global Automotive Forum (GAF), as one of the largest and most important high-level international industry conferences held in China, is taking a leading role among forums of the same kind globally. More than 600 attendees, including industrial elites, distinguished experts and scholars, policy-makers and renowned media professionals took part in 17 themed discussions, roundtable meetings and keynote speeches at the 2nd forum last year. Also at this 2nd forum, 78 attendees delivered speeches, including 44 Chinese participants and 34 foreign guests. Most media extolled this round of forum as a remarkable improvement as compared with the preceding forum in terms of magnitude, topics, forms and activities, climbing to an all-time high at home. Colorful off-the-agenda activities during the forum included televised evening party, photography exhibition and a global automotive media forum, all of which won the attendees' high acclaim. With 20 million times of search volume on search engines, the Global Automotive Forum ranked No.10 among China's Top 100 Most Influential Meetings in 2011 released at the 4th China Meetings Industry Convention at the end of 2011. This illustrates, from another aspect, GAF is already among China's well-established forums.
Wang Xia, the Executive Chairman of the GAF Organizing Committee and the Chairman of CCPIT Automotive Committee summarizes that Five Consensuses have been reached at the Second GAF after heated discussions and exchanged of views by attendees. First, during the past decade since China acceded to WTO, great changes taking place in Chinese auto sector have already served as a catalyst for industrial transformation under the global context. Second, with the global auto sector standing at a new turning point and the ever-increasing significance of emerging economies, it is an inevitable course for auto industry to shift within the global scope and to emerging economies in particular. Third, it is imperative and extremely urgent for Chinese auto sector to internationalize itself. The fourth consensus is that the major technological innovation in the future auto sector consists of two dimensions and each has its own merits. One is innovation on energy conservation and emission reduction technologies in traditional vehicles by focusing on improving the efficiency of the existing internal-combustion engine and applying the hybrid power technology. Another is to gradually shift to the area of new energy vehicles led by electric vehicles. Fifth, the huge growth potential of the Chinese auto market will bring great chances to the global industry. We should seize the historic opportunity generated by the restructuring of industry pattern and achieve sustainable development by continuous innovation. Wang believes, the five consensuses are imbued with the profound thinking on the current situation of auto industry by industrial elites and will facilitate the sound development in the sector.
In order to better disseminate the thoughts and ideas springing from the Forum, A Collection of Meeting Minutes of Global Automotive Forum 2011 will soon be published by China Machine Press which collects and summarizes the fruit of the last forum. Problems, challenges and opportunities facing the auto sector are explored from multi-dimensions and by historical and overall approaches in this book. It will give counsel on the sound development of auto society and help readers to understand the development trend in auto sector.
Thanks to the high-profile appearance and constant update of the past two sessions, the Forum has played an irreplaceable role in satisfying the auto sector's demand on top-level meetings by its global vision and high-end positioning. The upcoming forum will perform even better in magnitude, themes, forms and activities and reach more international audience and better media coverage. On September 6th -7th 2012, the highly-anticipated 3rd Global Automotive Forum (GAF2012) will shine again with glory in Chengdu

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2013 iMore reader's choice awards: Vote now for you favorite devices, apps, and accessories!
Your nominations are in. Your top choices have made the cut. And now it's time to vote for the best of the best, your absolute favorite devices, apps, and accessories of 2014 - the stuff that made your lives better, more efficient, and just plain more enjoyable over the last 12 months. It's time to pick the winners!
Please take a minute to fill out the survey. The iMore reader's choice awards are your awards and that means your voice is the only one that counts. Developers and designers, be it software or hardware, worked tirelessly all year to make great things for you, and now it's your turn to give them something back - your vote!
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What in the world happened? When I finished inputting my results the iMore did something really crazy... As if all the articles were presented in one long stream.
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That survey sucks: You should have ZERO required answers: most of the categories I, and most people, have little to no idea which is best.
Just placed my votes!
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Started answering survey. QUIT when I was forced to answer every question. Don't know all the apps in all categories. How can I intelligently vote for one?
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I didn't know some of them. The problem though is that I didn't think much of the ones chosen for each category. Silly stuff. Waste of time.
Well...the readers have nominated these choices. We didn't pick them. Did you cast your nominations for your favorites?
Oops. No. But I voted. The problem with nominations by the masses is having to see stuff like Facebook app all over the place.
The best overall app category was a joke right?
Typo in the headline.... sorry
Entered my Votes! Check it out iMore!
I didn't catch the nominations, sorry.
Most categories I have never used any of the apps/products. How does YouTube qualify as an app of 2013? I was honestly shocked to see anything I use regularly outside of Apple hardware. I had to make up answers for almost every forced answer and I only voted on about four unforced questions.
Done with the voting a few days ago. Excited to see the results.


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Resizeable Display Pictures, One of the best features, why not anymore
Resizeable Display Pictures, One of the best features, why not anymore
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Hey all!
Resizeable canvas and size of your display picture is awesome in MSN Messenger (before Live Messenger). I'm still using 7.0 and don't care the least for Live Messenger (tried them all out), and now I want people in Live Messenger to see my big display pic.
Why was this feature dropped? I read that it was partially due to the fact that other people saw the resized pic aswell, but without that it's mostly pointless... there should only be an option to disable that or the realisation that if it's annoying then the other person can remove ya.
I love the feature - pretty please bring it back!
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Colt McCoy (Texas), Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma) and Brian Duncan (Texas Tech) were named to the 2008 Allstate AFCA Good Works Teams®. Sophomore Duncan is an active member within the Texas Tech and Lubbock community, serving as the Vice President on Tech's Student Athlete Advisory Committee. He has volunteered at numerous hospitals, retirement homes, elementary schools and churches as a guest speaker, coach and participant. He has also helped organize numerous events including the Red Raider Play Day, and conducts chapel sessions for the Red Raider football team. He is a participant in the Boys and Girls Club, and was selected to participate in TTU's Diversity Leadership Conference.Three Big 12 Football Players Selected to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team - Big 12 Conference - Official Athletic Site
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Rusu Narcisa Elvira Feb. 21, 2014very interesting. I like how you think
Samantha M-US Feb. 27, 2014I agree with this idea that we should clean up after ourselves if we want to live in a better environment. Before we blame or depend on others we, ourselves must take the first step in improving our environment. We can start doing this by trying to use public transportation or riding bikes places instead of driving separately. We can also purchase locally grown foods or grow our own foods in gardens that will not use pesticides which harm environment. Also, by simply shortening our showers by a few minutes or turning off the water while brushing our teeth can save gallons/liters of water.
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Sarah B-United States, your post about shopping in person versus shopping online really interested me! There are many different pros and cons for each.
When shopping in person, you actually get to see the product, so you'll know if you'll be satisfied with it. This means you'll be less likely to return said product. However it does use more fuel than if you were to buy it online, which I will explain in the next paragraph.
When shopping online, you may find you're not satisfied with the product and want to return it. However, because shipping companies deliver multiple packages at a time, it's also saving fuel! Rather than going to "x" numbers of shops in person trying to find one product, you can simply get on a computer and order from there.
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Hi, I'm Sarah. Today I was on Urban Outfitters.com online shopping. I was thinking of ordering something, and i thought, "Well, i can just go to the store and get it there." But then i thought about the environmental affects that would have; driving all the way to the store, getting the wrapping of the item and going home and maybe recycling it. So, i figured, i might as well just order it online. But then I thought, "Could the environmental effects be greater and more negative to purchase it online?" Thinking about the excessive wrapping of the item in a box, the shipping of the box by plane or car and the CO2 emission there, and then it finally arriving at my house. What would have a greater effect on the environment? Anyone have any ideas?
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Hi! I am from Hong Kong. In such a busy city, no one has taken considerable time to think about CO2. Even now it is Autum, there is still many people having their air conditioners on… at home, at school, at work… Everyone would like to spend longer time stay awake to do their business. There is no room for them to think about the environment.
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Eat less meat to prevent climate disaster, study warns…
Fertilisers used in growing feed crops for cattle produce the most potent of the greenhouse gases causing climate change
A study published in Environmental Research Letters warns that drastic changes in food production and at the dinner table are needed by 2050 in order to prevent catastrophic global warming.
It's arguably the most difficult challenge in dealing with climate change: how to reduce emissions from food production while still producing enough to feed a global population projected to reach 9 billion by the middle of this century.
More on the impact of food prodction on climate change below…
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Indians protest billion dollar Chinese mining project to save Ecuadorian Amazon:
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Food Choices Leading Cause of Environmental Damage in Australia:
Australians are eating themselves to death and food choices are one of the nation's leading causes of environmental damage, according to a new report released by the Public Health Association of Australia.
"There is growing evidence that in Australia a poor diet contributes more to people being sick than any other single risk factor including tobacco and alcohol," Moore said. "Australians need to eat less and eat differently to address the sky-high rates of preventable diet-related disease. The current food system is skewed towards energy dense foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt. We need to make healthy food choices the easiest and most affordable option for all Australians."
The PHAA also believes that while the phenomenon of diet-related disease is grabbing headlines and what is not recognized is the significant impact of our food choices on carbon emissions. The association pointed out that more than 30 percent of Australia's carbon footprint is related to food production.
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The Environmental Crisis Is in Fact a Crisis in Democracy:
Stephen Leahy interviews writer and environmentalist FRANCES MOORE LAPPÉ
Q: There is a feeling amongst many environmentally-aware people that it is already too late and there is too much to be overcome.
A: Thinking it's too late is another thought trap. It may be too late to avoid significant impacts that could have been avoided if action had been taken two decades ago. It is not too late for life. My book is filled with examples of people taking charge and turning things around.
What makes people think it's too late is that they feel alone and powerless. People feel that way because of the thought traps, the false beliefs about scarcity and of human nature as greedy and selfish. Those beliefs and a privately-held government have led to feelings of powerlessness.
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In Paris this week. Very impressed with the new eco-friendly light rail tram system that they've recently built. It services the southern part of the city superbly. Very impressive!
srini n Dec. 9, 2011way to go! Make trams fashionable and efficient!
Nina Dumas Dec. 9, 2011I live not far from this point!!!! :)
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Pepperdine program certifies 'green MBAs' and expands its values
As corporations take a public beating for perceived greed and disruption to the world's economy, Patagonia's former CEO is working with Pepperdine University to change the way people do business.
Michael Crooke, who oversaw Patagonia from 1999 to 2005, has teamed up with Pepperdine University to encourage M.B.A. students to think about doing things differently after they graduate.
The university has launched a "Socially, Environmentally and Ethically Responsible (SEER) program." More academic institutions need to follow suit.
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During , I was prevented from delivering my nominating remarks. I deserve to be heard and the community deserves to know of the reasons driving my nomination. I have therefore provided my remarks below.
In all of the Board of Education officer elections in which I have voted, I have supported the person I felt was best for the job. Party affiliation has never been a factor in my decisions. In the first two elections the person I voted for happened to be a Republican. I supported him even when members of his own party did not. In the current officer election, I am supporting someone who happens to be a Democrat.
New leadership is required to improve how the Board of Ed operates. Leslie Moriarty is best suited to provide that leadership and serve as our new chair for many reasons:
- Experience: Leslie has served on the Board of Ed for 6 years, she has been Vice Chair for 5, Board Secretary, BET liaison, MISA building committee liaison, PTAC liaison, and more. This institutional knowledge is especially important as we welcome four new Board members.
- Productivity: Leslie knows how to get Board work done through effective use of Board process. She has a deep understanding of policy governance, Board members' roles and responsibilities, committee work, the budget and importantly, how to hire the right Superintendent.
- Goal Oriented: Leslie is a big picture thinker. It is a challenge in Board work to see the forest through the trees. Leslie stays focused on the most important Board priorities and keeps Board colleagues focused on those priorities as well. She will be effective at forging, communicating, and keeping the Board focused on its strategic vision, goals and work plan.
- A Good Manager: Leslie is a team player and a consensus builder. She will involve all members in the work of the Board. She will make sure new members are adequately mentored, she will insist that the 8 of us work well together. I have been very grateful for, and have personally benefitted from, Leslie's collaborative work style while serving on the Board with her.
- A Communicator: Leslie builds productive relationships with Board colleagues, school officials and stakeholders throughout town including our Selectmen, the BET, RTM and PTA Council among others. She is a good communicator and will be an effective and visible public face for the Board.
- A Problem Solver: Leslie is thoughtful and thorough and is good at identifying Board issues and crafting their solutions. She will be a proactive leader who will be able to make needed changes.
- Focus on Students: Leslie serves for all the right reasons. She is solely about improving public school education and student achievement - for all students.
It gives me great pleasure to nominate Leslie Moriarty for Chairman of the Board of Education. I hope you join me in my support for Leslie.
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Mitre Car Park VS Tescno
The World > Europe > UK > England
The Mitre vs. Tesco June 03rd 2013. x fly
Lower high street at the site of the new Tescno (not)super store. x fly
Stourbridge High Street. June 2013.
The staff very kindly agreed to let me take a panorama of the library, thanks. x fly
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Europe is generally agreed to be the birthplace of western culture, including such legendary innovations as the democratic nation-state, football and tomato sauce.
The word Europe comes from the Greek goddess Europa, who was kidnapped by Zeus and plunked down on the island of Crete. Europa gradually changed from referring to mainland Greece until it extended finally to include Norway and Russia.
Don't be confused that Europe is called a continent without looking like an island, the way the other continents do. It's okay. The Ural mountains have steadily been there to divide Europe from Asia for the last 250 million years. Russia technically inhabits "Eurasia".
Europe is presently uniting into one political and economic zone with a common currency called the Euro. The European Union originated in 1993 and is now composed of 27 member states. Its headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium.
Do not confuse the EU with the Council of Europe, which has 47 member states and dates to 1949. These two bodies share the same flag, national anthem, and mission of integrating Europe. The headquarters of the Council are located in Strasbourg, France, and it is most famous for its European Court of Human Rights.
In spite of these two bodies, there is still no single Constitution or set of laws applying to all the countries of Europe. Debate rages over the role of the EU in regards to national sovereignty. As of January 2009, the Lisbon Treaty is the closest thing to a European Constitution, yet it has not been approved by all the EU states.
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VOLUME 16, NO. 4 Winter 1998
On the Cover
106 Species and Counting: Bat Conservation Comes to Bolivia
The California Leaf-nosed Bat, Sophisticated Desert Survivor
Around the Clock in Rodrigues
A Personal Portrait of the Rodrigues Fruit Bat
What if You Went to School with Bats?
Members in Action: Bob Wisecarver
Meet Membership Manager Amy McCartney
Chiroptorium Update
Look for "Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats" at these locations:
Your Comments Welcome!
Mark Your Calendar for 1999 Members' Nights At Bracken Cave
Annual Report Available
Wish List
The BCI Legacy Circle: A Commitment to the Future
VOLUME 16, NO. 3 Fall 1998
On the Cover
Bat Workshops: Putting Conservation Into Practice
Workshops Scholarships: An Investment with Exponential Returns
1999 Bat Conservation and Management Workshops
Memoirs from Bat Camp
Growing Needs, Expanded Training
Hidden Housing - Artificial Bark for Bats
BCI Highlights
Legal Protection Gained for Bats in Sarawak, Malaysia
Wish List
Thirteen Countries Celebrate European Bat Night
Vacationer's Guide to Bat Watching
1999 Student Scholarships Applications Available
Experience the World's Most Amazing Bats with Merlin Tuttle on BCI Founder's Circle Tours
VOLUME 16, NO. 2 Summer 1998
On the Cover
Estimating the Economic Value of Insect-Eating Bats: A Case Study From Cambodia
On The Job- Bat Conservation in Ireland
The Bats of Puerto Rico
Members In Action: Joyce Thurau
BCI Membership Online
The Mystery Chart of Spring 1998
Look for "Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats"* at these locations:
Membership Renewal Notices via E-mail
Attention Bat Lovers!
VOLUME 16, NO. 1 Spring 1998
On the Cover
Hide and Seek: In Search of Forest Bats
Bat Houses in British Forests
Bat Crumbs: What I Learned from a Palid Bat's Leftovers
Angeline Cromack: Members in Action
BCI Highlights
Look for "Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats"* at these locations:
Members' Night Sign-Up Begins May 1
Investing In the Future
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America's Neighborhood Bats Updated and Revised
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Women's golf competes at Nova Southeastern Invitational
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by Jessica Pasternack MIAMI, Fla.- The Florida Gulf Coast University women's golf team finished their season placing 4th overall with a score of 647 in the Nova Southeastern Invitational. Lynn University finished 1st with a score of 614. The Eagles were led by senior Brittany Bertilson (Austin, MN.) and sophomore Heather Hagerman (New Port Richey, Fla.) who tied for 14th overall with a score of 160. Freshman Cassie Sherron (Cape Coral, Fla.) had an overall score of 164 and tied for 21st. Sophomore Hallie Schweitzer (Flower Mound, TX.) had an overall score of 165 and tied for 25th. Sophomore Natalie Lueck (Beaver Falls, PA.) had an overall score of 168 and tied for 30th overall.
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The Ben Franklin Transit board selected former Pennsylvania transit leader Dennis Solensky to be the agency's new general manager after an hour-and-a-half closed session Thursday night.
Solensky was executive director of the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority from 2001 until late last year. He increased ridership there after decades of declining numbers, while forging partnerships with local colleges and other entities, he said.
Solensky, who has a masters of business administration degree from Pennsylvania State University, previously led two smaller transit systems in Ohio.
"I'm flattered," Solensky told the Herald. "It's a tremendous organization."
The board will enter contract negotiations with Solensky. Pasco Mayor Matt Watkins, chairman of the transit board, said a special meeting could be called as early as next week to finalize an agreement.
"Mr. Solensky has roll-up-the-sleeves experience in a lot of different jobs in transit," Watkins said. "He's going to cast a fresh eye on a lot of things."
Solensky was chosen over Bill Forsythe of Valley View, Texas. He appears to have the ability to relate to employees from bus drivers to senior management, said Benton County Commissioner Jerome Delvin.
The job was advertised as paying between $85,000 and $144,000. Former general manager Tim Fredrickson, who resigned in December, earned $121,092 annually.
The two were the finalists from 87 people who applied to replace Fredrickson.
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As part of my collection of the 100 Things to Do in Madrid, I featured a number of museums. On this page you will these ten best Madrid museums.
The Madrid museums on this page miss out the art museums, which will be featured on a separate page.
1. Cosmocaixa
Madrid's excellent science museum.
Read more about this Madrid museum: Cosmocaixa Madrid
2. Anden 0
A small but fun (and free) museum looking at the Madrid metro in times gone by.
Read more about this Madrid museum: Anden 0 metro museum
3. Blind museum
A museum about and for the blind (but equally fascinating for those who are not visually impaired).
More on this Madrid museum: Madrid Blind Museum
4. Museo de Telecomunicaciones
Telefonica's museum dedicated to the history of telecommunications.
5. San Isidro
A museum on the history of Madrid.
Read more: San Isidro Museum, Madrid
6. Archeology Museum
One of the most popular museums in Madrid, near the chic Salamanca district.
Read more on this Madrid museum.
7. National Library
Also houses a book museum.
Read more on this Madrid museum: Madrid National Library
8. Museo de las Americas
Museum about Spain's exploration of the New World.
More: Museo de las Americas
9. Madrid Planetarium
Erm, it's a planetarium. Does what it says on the tin.
More: Madrid Planetarium
10. Naval, Air and Rail Museums
Engineering and transport fanatics will find these interesting.
Read more: Air, Naval and Rail Museums in Madrid


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Courier Staff Writer
I have finally discovered the origin of Charlie Brown's poor little Christmas tree.
You know the one. It's a skimpy little thing that loses its pine needles every time someone touches it.
I collect Christmas movies, and I think Charlie's little tree once belonged to Professor Wutheridge in "The Bishop's Wife" (1947).
Actor Monty Woolley portrayed the professor, and Cary Grant was an angel sent to Earth to help Bishop Henry Brougham (portrayed by David Niven) with his struggle to either help the poor or build a new, huge cathedral.
Nearly every year, I watch most of my Christmas movies, and I start on Thanksgiving Day. First up is "The Miracle on 34th Street," and I love it when Santa Claus (portrayed by Edmund Gwenn) grabs the long whip from the drunken Santa, who's passed out cold on the huge Santa float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Now, I know Edmund Gwenn, who portrayed Santa, didn't crack that whip, which seemed as long as the float. So, who cracked the whip? I don't know and may have missed that name in the movie credits. (Do you remember when a person could read film credits instead of watching blurs go by?)
I know about whips (HA!) and thought I could outdo Santa. That was a Christmas joke on me, and I left the whip alone before I hurt myself.
Later in life, I started collecting the Scrooge films. I think the first one featured Reginald Owen as Scrooge, but I haven't memorized the exact order.
Other Scrooge versions featured Alistair Sim (he's my favorite), Patrick Stewart and George C. Scott.
Bill Murray starred in a film called "Scrooged," which is a fun version of the nasty fellow who must be visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve.
I'll have to admit I do like when the Ghost of Christmas Present (Carol Kane) smacks Murray's character in the face with a toaster. Murray earned every bit of that, of course.
Eventually, the calendar pages turn to Christmas Eve, and then it'll be time to watch "The Polar Express." I agree with the child/elf who said this about the ride to the north pole/Santa's home and factory: "I knew it would look like this!"


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The night promises to be a lot of fun! The event will take place at the main ballroom of the Jeffords mansion in Ridley Creek State Park. There will be music, dancing, box style auction, food and liquid refreshment. Dinner will be served at 7 with a sing along that follows.
If you are a reenactor then you are welcome to join the fashion show and show off your colonial clothes. You may wear any period clothing from medieval to present day.
Food provided by Luigi and Giovanni of Newtown Square. The proceeds of this fundraising event will go to the Plantation's Farmers Cabin Fund. Tickets are limited so it is advisable to order in advance. For tickets please call the office.
Event Schedule
6:30 - Sampling of colonial libations with the tapping of the keg
7:00 - Period reenactors Boar's head procession.
7:10 - Cider Toast .
7:15 - Dinner - salad, porchetta abruzzese (Italian pork sandwiches), baked ziti, and pasta primavera
8:00 - Dessert, door prizes, and reenactor's fashion show
8:30 - Old fashion sing a long
9:00 - Ticket boxes drawing
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I want to explain how things work, not what you should believe.
You know that incredibly frustrating feeling you get in horror movies when you see someone exploring the dark, dusty mansion alone, walking from room to room armed only with a flashlight, and you say to yourself, "Noooo! Don't do it! Get the hell out of there or you'll be killed!!!" Many economists have that feeling right now. It could not be more obvious that we desperately need an increase in the demand for goods and services, yet both Democrats and Republicans (though not to the same extent) are calling for "fiscal responsibility" in the form of reduced government spending. Idiots. You might as well give Freddy Krueger a key to your house and turn off all the lights.
Contrary to what the right tends to argue, the problem today isn't that taxes are too high (they are at one of our lowest levels in history) or that regulations are strangling business (ditto). Nor is it the case, as the left often says, that lazy, greedy corporations are just sitting on funds that they should be using to create jobs. Firms are being perfectly rational and reasonable in doing this. They know damn well that there is no point in hiring when you can't sell your products. And they are right because, the fact is, the real problem is a lack of demand. The private sector cannot consistently generate sufficient spending to make profitable the hiring of all those willing to work.
In situations like that we face today, we need a sector of the economy not dependent on profit to step in: the government. They face no budget constraint and can never be forced to default because 100% of the debt is owed in something we (not the Chinese!) make: dollars. Thus, whenever we are at less-than-full employment, the federal government must step in and generate the demand that will cause entrepreneurs to go on the hiring spree we so desperately need (these issues are explained in much more detail here: Why You Should Learn to Love the Deficit, The Real Reason Unemployment isn't Falling, and The Big Danger in Cutting the Deficit).
And yet, what we hear from both sides of the aisle in Washington is that we need to be fiscally "responsible." Those saying this are just plain ignorant, have an ulterior motive, and/or want to score political points by playing on the notion that the government is lazy and wasteful, "But not me!" None of these alternatives is especially comforting. I often wonder, incidentally, if people remember that firemen, police officers, soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen, FBI and CIA agents, astronauts, et cetera are all government employees–not exactly a who's who of slackers. Meanwhile, the private sector includes such luminaries as those who brought us child labor, mining towns, and the financial crisis. Both the private and public sectors have their share of hard-working, decent people, and folks whose self-serving actions bring pain and misery to society at large.
But that's beside the point. The big issue here is that, at a time when our need to increase government spending is at its greatest level since the Depression, our leaders are trying to do the opposite. And, indeed, they succeeded! As quoted in my last post,
The U.S. government recorded a budget surplus of $58 billion in April, the Congressional Budget Office estimated on Monday, breaking a streak of deficits that began in 2008…Government spending and deficits are shaping up to be a main issue in the presidential campaign, and the monthly surplus is a piece of good news for Obama (from US to Run First Surplus since 2008).
Why on earth a reduction in spending from the one sector that does not face a budget constraint should be hailed as good news is beyond me. Who is it that fiscally responsible people think will create the necessary demand for goods and services? The heavily indebted and unemployed consumers? The quite reasonably gun shy entrepreneurs? Europe? China? Of course not. The bottom line is, reducing the deficit right now is a recipe for disaster. As I said three weeks ago, no good will come of this. And, indeed, today's unemployment numbers were dismal. The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in April was 8.1%. In May, that rose to 8.2% (Bureau of Labor Statistics). There hasn't been anything less surprising since Jason rose from the dead and we had yet another Halloween sequel.
And so, our government–as represented by both parties–is still stumbling around in the dark in an old haunted house. We know exactly what's going to happen–the villain is going to jump out with a bloody knife and start slashing and stabbing. Only problem is, it's going to be the American worker and entrepreneur who will be doing all the bleeding. Those making these ridiculous decisions will still have their jobs.
You have got to be kidding me with this article. Your solution for bolstering the economy is to expand the government and create more government spending? Let's break this down to the most basic level:
As you stated, the government is not driven by proft. The government gets ALL of it's money from taxpayers. It uses the tax money it collects to pay public employees. Private sector employees get their money from private sector companies who get their money from generating a product or service that it sells on the open market.
You cannot simply "expand the government" to reinvigorate the economy. Where are you going to get the funds to do that? Are you going to increase taxation of private sector employees? You can only tax them so much. And by the way – the more you tax them the less they'll have to spend which only further hinders growth. Are you going to continue to borrow from China? Are you going to simply "print more money"? All of these ideas are ridiculous – even for someone who doesn't understand how the economy works.
Finally, it has been proven time and time again that our government (members on both sides) are incredibly undisciplined as it relates to spending money that is not theirs. $1,000 ashtrays, billion dollar airplanes, disgusting cost-overrides, unnecessary and unplanned government expansion, cost of living increases for elected representatives, and a disgusting pension plan that is sucking the taxpayers dry.
Solving this problem starts with the reduction of government spending in ALL areas. Eliminate all non-vital cabinet posts and streamline goverment operations. Create and stick to a budget that allows for debt repayment. Streamline and simply the tax code and base the tax liability on year-to-year budgetary constraints. Stop taking the taxpayer's money in an interest-free loan for 12 months and then pretend you're doing them a favor by sending them a "tax refund". If the government was ran properly it would never take more than it needs and thus taxpayers could keep more of their earnings.
It's not a false premise. Borrowed money and printed money are not true revenue sources – they are both liabilities. Borrowed money needs to be paid back. Printed money devalues existing currency and has a negative impact on everything from the GDP to interest rates. When the government decides to implement a new program, it must collect revenues from somewhere other than itself. Bonds, t-bills, and other "investment" opportunities need to be repaid -with interest. The value of these investments has decreased dramatically over the past several years with no real end in sight.
When investors are scared they are going to hold on to their money – just like the companies you mentioned above. Less spending means less tax revenue. Less tax revenue SHOULD mean less government spending. However, our elected leaders have abandoned the concept of "spend within your means".
Actually, unless there is a monopoly, increased money supply stimulates an increase in production & hiring as firms compete for more marketshare & increased sales.. the INCREASED PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF GOODS OFFSETS the increased money supply supply & thus reduces & offsets any inflation
The 1973-early 1980s inflation/stagflation resulted from OPEC jacking up oil 400% & DECREASING oil production by 15 million barrels per day(the US imports only 10 million & uses 20 million total per day) until U.S. natural gas replaced oil for electricity generation & OPEC ended it's embargoes
More facts/evidence charts from official Federal Reserve here:
1. Oil/energy prices cause inflation, NOT federal deficits -evidence/facts here:
2. www.RodgerMitchell.com Daily Economics Verifiable EVIDENCE by CEO/MBA economist at http://rodgermmitchell.wordpress.com/2009/09/07/introduction/
Lifeisalongjourney, allow me to correct a couple of miststatements of fact you are making.
You say: "The value of these investments [bonds, t-bills...] has decreased dramatically over the past several years with no real end in sight."
You also say: "Printed money devalues existing currency and has a negative impact on everything from the GDP to interest rates."
You are wrong on the facts on both counts.
First, the "value" of bonds and t-bills, as measured by their price on the market, has soared over the past few years–exactly the opposite of 'decreased dramatically.' That's a fact: look it up in any online markets chart.
(You might think that the "value" of bonds and t-bills has gone down in other currencies due to the 'devaluation' of the dollar. Except, you'd be wrong yet again. The dollar, despite all that, has done rather well against, say, the Euro–so again, things aren't just quite as simple as you'd like to think).
The reason is simple: interest rates have dropped precipitously. Thus fixed-interest instruments have gone up in price. That's what happens when interest rates drop. I suppose you imagined the prices would drop with more money being 'printed.' But since that's NOT what happened–perhaps you should ask if something else is going on?
And that's your second error: you assume that because money was being pumped into the supply, not only would values of investments drop, but there'd be a 'negative impact on interest rates' (I assume you mean raised rates) results.
But again, you're wrong on the facts. Inflation–despite what you and all the fact-deniers at CNBC and the Wall Street Journal and Ron Paul keep predicting–has gone down. Down, not up. Not up, down. Go read the data. Look at the facts. Inflation is DOWN.
Lifeisalongjourney, you must read the data, instead of continuing to assert the opposite. Up is not down because you say it is. Black is not white, on is not off, because you say it is.
Interest rates are not up because you say they are–in the real world, they are DOWN. And inflation is not up because you say it is–in the real world out there, it is DOWN.
May I suggest–your theory is letting you down. So if I can quote Bob Dylan, "Something is happening here, and you don't know what it is….do you, Mr. Jones…"
What's happening here, as Mr. Harvey has tried plainly to state, is that the usual bets are off when we are below capacity. There is no danger of the government sector crowding out the private sector when the private sector is high and dry; when the room's half empty, the problem is not over-crowding, it's that THE ROOM IS HALF EMPTY!
We can't rely on companies to voluntarily turn into charitable institutions and hand out money; and we can't rely on consumers to go even further into hock. So who should we turn to?
The worst answer is for governments to cut costs, lay off more people, do Austerity Now. What part of increased unemployment do you not get?
The truth is, this "government-bad private-sector good" argument is irrelevant in the short term. Go back to that discussion when people have jobs. In the meantime, stop confusing the issue. We need spending, demand, employment. You don't get it by denying reality and demanding that we lay off even more people. Sheessh.
In my view, Mr. Green, your post is a superb, luminous piece!
All the way lucid and very well written.
"lifeisalongjourney" should read it carefully at least 20 times to enlighten his mental processes with logic. And catch some knowledge of basic economic thinking.
"lifeisalongjourney" is mostly correct. Government gets it's money three ways: by taxation, borrowing or printing. Yes, ultimately the taxpayer pays. (In the case of printing, the taxpayer pays by enduring more inflation)
A smaller government means MORE economic growth. Austerity is no fun as it's happening, but it definitely means more growth in the future because the private sector deploys resources (money and assets) far more efficiently than the government.
John, you can disagree if you want to, but you would be wrong.
Oh, so we can't have any inflation until we're at full employment? Really?
Does a 7.1% unemployment rate qualify as full employment? That was 1981, when the CPI was up 10.3%. Maybe you don't consider 10.3% serious inflation. I do.
Does a 4.6% unemployment rate qualify as full employment? That was 2006 and 2007, when the CPI was up a measly 3.2% and 2.8% (respectively). Maybe you consider 3% serious inflation. I don't.
Certainly I'm no economist, but I know that inflation can (and HAS) occurred in times of economic weakness. Looks like it's back to school Dr. Harvey.


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Rory McIlroy's British Open-winning ball is up for auctionJay Busbee at Devil Ball Golf6 hrs ago
In the instant after he putted out to win the 2014 Open Championship, Rory McIlroy reached into the hole, palmed the ball, and sailed it into the crowd. The thought of every single person watching that telecast was the same — somebody's gonna sell that ball for big cash — and now,that expectation has come to pass.
Green Jacket Auctions, which has achieved some notoriety in the golf world for auctioning a very specific item (hint: see the company's name), offered $10,000 on Twitter for the ball right afterward:
Who caught that ball Rory McIlroy threw after holing out on 18? We'll pay $10,000 for it
Jerry Jones was 'that close' to making Johnny Manziel a CowboyJay Busbee at Shutdown Corner11 hrs ago
It almost happened, everybody: the perfect marriage of unhinged player and untethered town, the match of talent and spotlight and hedonism that the NFL hasn't seen since Joe Namath in the early '70s. Johnny Manziel was almost a Cowboy.
You remember draft night from earlier this year, yes? Manziel's fate was one of the draft's biggest stories, and as he fell further down the draft board, the realization dawned: he might be available for Dallas! How amazing would that be?
On paper (or, you know, iPhone) it all seemed perfect: Texas kid joins the Texas royal family, learns the ropes from the aging gunslinger, takes over in 2018, stacks up trophies of both the Lombardi and wife varieties, becomes governor in 2045.
It wasn't to be. With Manziel in the green room and the Cowboys on the clock,
"I want you to know that almost as I was handing in the card, it was that close to putting that Manziel card in. It was that close," Jones told the NFL Network on Sunday. The Cowboys ended up going with Notre Dame guard Zack Martin.
Marshawn Lynch will be holding out from Seahawks campJay Busbee at Shutdown Corner4 days ago
Beast Mode is on hold. For now, Marshawn Lynch is in Holdout Mode.
Lynch's former teammate, Michael Robinson, broke the news on the NFL Network's "Inside Training Camp Live."
"Marshawn Lynch just called me, we just talked," Robinson said. "He said he will be holding out from training camp this year with the Seahawks."
The Seahawks recently gave large new deals to Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas, and clearly, Lynch believes he's deserving of a similar upgrade.
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Queen Elizabeth royally photobombs field hockey playerJay Busbee at The Turnstile4 days ago
Jayde Taylor is a member of the Australian field hockey team that's traveled to England to participate in the latest Commonwealth Games. She took plenty of photos, as the young folk do these days, and hey presto, look who showed up in the background of one:
Ahhh The Queen photo-bombed our selfie!! 😄 👑 #royalty #sheevensmiled #amazing #Glasgow2014 @Hockeyroos @AusComGames pic.twitter.com/ZMtHYFUqHk
Yep, that's Queen Elizabeth her royal self, photobombing the unwitting hockey players. Her Majesty was in attendance as Australia defeated Malaysia 4-0.
NFL suspends Ray Rice for two games over domestic abuse incidentJay Busbee at Shutdown Corner4 days ago
In February, Ravens running back Ray Rice allegedly knocked his then-fiancée unconscious in an Atlantic City elevator and dragged her body, all in view of security cameras. On Thursday, the NFL handed down its punishment: a two-game suspension and a $58,000 fine.
Rice, who makes an estimated $7 million per season, will miss games against the Bengals and Steelers.
First reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, the suspension drew immediate criticism because of the severity of Rice's alleged actions. The background: earlier this year, surveillance video surfaced from an Atlantic City casino showing Rice dragging then-fiancée Janay Palmer's apparently unconscious body out of an elevator after he apparently struck her. Rice, a first-time offender, was charged with third-degree aggravated assault, a charge to which he pled not guilty. He entered a pre-trial intervention program for first-time offenders in order to avoid jail time.
Vikings won't change stadium design despite concerns it will kill birdsJay Busbee at Shutdown Corner5 days ago
The Vikings' new stadium will be an architectural marvel, soaring into the skies above Minneapolis and featuring 200,000 square feet of exposed glass. It'll be an impressive testament to the team ... and,if the Audubon Society is to be believed, a gargantuan deathtrap for birds.
The problem with the stadium, according to the Audubon Society, is that birds will fly straight into its windows, assuming that the reflection of the parkland around the stadium is just more open space. Nothing goes with a football game like some bird mortality, right?
The Audubon Society has worked with the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority to try to reach some kind of accommodation. The authority has agreed to dim the stadium's lights at night, but did not agree to additional glazing on the glass to cut down on reflectivity.
Seahawks mascot completely jukes poor 49ers fanJay Busbee at Shutdown Corner5 days ago
It's tough being a San Francisco fan right about now. Not only are you in hands-down the toughest division in football, your hated rival is both beating you into the turf and winning Super Bowls. That, friends, is pain.
We're not quite sure of the provenance of this clip, but we still love it: Seattle's mascot challenging a 49ers fan to defend him on an out route. And the fan fails, and falls, badly. Oh my. Let's watch it again and again and again:
Offseason's only a few more days, folks. Hang on. Almost there.
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Fellow drivers have sent messages of support to Michael SchumacherJay Busbee at From The Marbles6 days ago
Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher remains in a Swiss clinic, still in critical condition from a ski injury that left him in a coma for six months. But his family has released updated information on his condition, as well as the letters sent to him by his fellow drivers.
Schumacher has sustained blood clots on the brain, and was placed in an induced coma. But he has reportedly been able to respond to voices and communicate via blinking, according to his family. The improvements raise hope that Schumacher might continue to improve. Currently he remains bedridden.
In the wake of his accident, several drivers reached out via handwritten note, and Schumacher's wife Corinna has released those notes, along with a letter of her own thanking fans for being so supportive of their family.
Here it is, the worst NASCAR sponsorship ad campaign everJay Busbee at From The Marbles6 days ago
Look, we get it: sponsorship money is tough to come by these days in NASCAR. Sponsors hold all the cards, and teams and drivers have to hop to, behave, and generally boil themselves down into dull vanilla automatons in order to keep that sweet, sweet cash rolling in.
But this ... this is too much. Kyle Larson, who's good enough to drive at the Sprint Cup level but not old enough to have any kind of weight to throw around, has consented to this Cottonelle "Don't neglect your bum" campaign. What's it mean? Cottonelle makes both wet and dry toilet paper. "Bum" is a chippy British slang for, uh, tailpipe. And now we know more about Kyle Larson's bathroom habits than we ever needed to know about anyone's, including our own.
Only way this can be redeemed? If a subsequent ad reveals that there's an actual bum sleeping out back of Kyle's house that he's been neglecting. Short of that, we can declare this The Worst NASCAR Ad Ever. But, hey, anything for publicity, right? Poor Kyle.
Tour de France cyclist confronts heckler along route; heckler backs downJay Busbee at The Turnstile6 days ago
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It's been a rough week for hecklers at sporting events. (Aww, poor babies.) At the British Open on Sunday, Rory McIlroygot a mouthy gallery member booted with just three holes to go. And at the Tour de France, Thomas Voeckler of France decided he'd had quite enough of one sideline tough guy and actually stopped his bike to let him have it.
"Have you ever ridden a bike before?" Voeckler barked. The heckler, as hecklers generally do, backed down in a hurry, saying "sorry, sorry" over and over again. Satisfied, Voeckler went on his way.
Voeckler is currently 52nd in the Tour, one hour and 41 minutes behind the leaders. But we wouldn't make fun of him for that if we were you.
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Bellingham divers Ellie Kindlund and Ariel McGavock nearly qualified for the state meet with top scores during a district dive meet Saturday, Oct. 5, at Fidalgo Pool in Anacortes.
Kindlund scored 277.8 points, placing fourth overall in the 11-dive performance, and McGavock placed fifth with 273.7 points. A score of 280 automatically qualifies divers for state.
"They did a really good job," Bellingham city dive coach Danika Troupe said in a phone interview. "To be so close to state on the first meet is excellent."
Squalicum diver Samantha Jones placed seventh with 260 points, and Sehome's Stephanie Rey took eighth with 234 points.
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Five minutes with a legend: Jim Kelly
Mike Beacom catches up with Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly and finds out how Kelly stays competitive, what he thinks of social networking and why former teammate Andre Reed should join him in Canton.
Bills sign LB Ayodele, place LB Mitchell on I.R.
The Bills announced Friday that they have signed free-agent LB Akin Ayodele and placed LB Kawika Mitchell on injured reserve.
Gailey names Spiller as Bills' starting back
Head coach Chan Gailey has named rookie RB C.J. Spiller for the Bills in their Week One matchup with the Dolphins.
Bills' Jackson expected to play in opener
He won't be starting in the season opener, but Bills RB Fred Jackson will play in the game, head coach Chan Gailey said Wednesday.
Bills waive TE Schouman, sign rookie to practice squad
The Bills waived veteran TE Derek Schouman Wednesday.
Bills sign TE Martin, OG Urbik
The Bills announced Sunday that the team has signed free-agent TE David Martin and was awarded OG Kraig Urbik off waivers from the Steelers.
WR Hardy among 19 Bills released
The Bills announced the release of 19 players, including former second-round WR James Hardy.
Bills' offseason moves paying off
Neither move was especially popular at the time, but the hiring of head coach Chan Gailey and the drafting of C.J. Spiller may have been the right ones for the Bills.
Bills RB Lynch cleared to play in preseason finale
After hurting his ankle in the Bills' first preseason game against Washington, RB Marshawn Lynch has been cleared to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Lions.
Searching for QB help next year?
PFW's Eric Edholm identifies the teams that are most likely to seek QB help before the 2011 season begins a year from now.
Key injuries once again plaguing Bills
Just a year after being the league's most injured team, the Bills are already dealing with a slew of key ailments.
Average value of NFL teams decreases
In Forbes magazine's annual ranking of NFL team values released Wednesday, the average value for NFL teams fell two percent.
Responding to hecklers makes Gailey look small
Bills head coach Chan Gailey told players not to sign autographs for fans heckling QB Trent Edwards at practice Tuesday.
Bills help ailing TE corps, sign Foschi
Buffalo helped it's injury-riddled TE group by signing four-year veteran J.P. Foschi.
Bills bombarded by injuries once again
One year after they were possibly the most injured team in the NFL, the Bills are once again dealing with a slew of injuries as the 2010 season approaches.
The Buffalo Bills began addressing their needs at linebacker by signing free-agent Manny Lawson to a four-year contract. The Bills announced the move Wednesday, a day after the NFL's free agency period opened. A person familiar with the contract provided the length of the deal, and spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills did not reveal the terms.||||||| Listed at 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, Lawson played the past two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He spent his first five seasons with San Francisco, after the 49ers selected him in the first round in the draft. Lawson had 47 tackles and two sacks in 16 games, including 10 starts, last season. Overall, he has 18 sacks, two interceptions and seven forced fumbles in starting 81 of 96 career games.
Manny Lawson wants a new contract from the San Francisco 49ers. The outside linebacker showed up for a mandatory minicamp on Thursday after missing the 49ers voluntary workouts. He says he needed a change in scenery and that he is in the best shape of his life.||||||| Lawson started all 16 games last year for the first time in his career, leading the 49ers with a career-high 6.5 sacks. Since then, San Francisco has extended the contracts of other young players the team feels are key to its future. Lawson is in the final season of the five-year, $7.5 million deal he signed as the second of San Francisco's two first-round draft picks in 2006. His base salary of $630,000 pays him less than two of the team's other outside linebackers.
Lawson is in the final year of his contract with the 49ers and has yet to take part in the team's offseason program.||||||| No Lawson means more practice snaps for Ahmad Brooks, Travis LaBoy and increased time for Parys Haralson at left outside linebacker, where Lawson normally starts in San Francisco's 3-4 defensive set. "It's giving them an opportunity to get out there and get coached on the go," 49ers coach Mike Singletary said. "All of those young guys have really benefited, because they all wouldn't normally be getting as many reps as they are getting right now."
The 49ers put Lawson on injured reserve Friday, ending the linebacker's season two days after he tore a ligament in his left knee. San Francisco replaced Lawson on its 53-man roster by signing fullback Zak Keasey from the practice squad before Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.||||||| He was second on the team with 14 tackles during San Francisco's 2-0 start. Coach Mike Nolan hasn't announced who will replace Lawson in the 49ers' starting lineup.
Lawson will miss the rest of the San Francisco 49ers' season after tearing a ligament in his left knee.||||||| Lawson, a starting outside linebacker in the 49ers' 3-4 defensive scheme, went down with the injury during Wednesday's practice. The injury didn't initially appear to be serious, and Lawson rode on a stationary bike for the rest of the team's workout. But tests determined Thursday that Lawson tore his anterior cruciate ligament. Veteran Hannibal Navies and seldom-used second-year pro Parys Haralson are the top candidates to replace Lawson.


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Singers for Obama release "Yes We Can" album
You've heard them at the Obama campaign rallies and speeches for months, and now all those Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer and Los Lonely Boys songs that warm up the Democratic Party crowds have been put together on one album.
Billed as the first-ever presidential campaign compilation, the 18-song disc "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement" also includes excerpts from speeches given by Barack Obama and goes on sale exclusively on the campaign's official Web site on Friday.
All proceeds from digital downloads ($24.99) and the old-fashioned CD ($30) will go to the Obama-Biden campaign, said Hidden Beach Recordings, which is behind the project.
Hidden Beach CEO Steve McKeever said the diverse artists contributing "underscores how deeply inspiring this campaign has been across boundaries."
Sheryl Crow rocks the vote with free downloads
Sheryl Crow has long been active in political causes, and on Thursday the Grammy-winning singer launched her latest project, the "Sheryl Crow Voter Registration Drive," in partnership with Rock the Vote which aims to get young people more engaged in politics.
Crow, 46, will give away a digital copy of her album "Detours," which was released in February, to the first 50,000 people who get three friends to register for the upcoming election, Rock the Vote said.
The singer, who has sold more than 30 million records worldwide and whose music blends country, rock, pop and the blues, will also give away a free download of her politically-charged song "Gasoline" to members of the Rock the Vote mailing list.
"There are such critical issues facing our country, from high gas prices to climate change that we need to do more than just register to vote, we need to get our friends registered too," Crow said in a statement.
Crow has been involved with Rock the Vote for nearly 18 years, and on "Detours" she sang about topics that included the war in Iraq and the environment.


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OSKALOOSA — Saturday, about 344 members of the William Penn University Class of 2014 said farewell to their college days and began their journey into the working world.
William Penn University held Commencement in the Penn Activities Center. A variety of degrees ranging from associates degrees to masters were awarded to the graduates.
William Penn alumnus William "Bill" Kimball, a 1970 Penn graduate, delivered some words of wisdom to the graduates as the keynote speaker.
"You've paid a big price for your education, but it's worth it," Kimball said.
Kimball told the graduates that with their degree from William Penn, they could "compete with any other graduate from any other school."
Kimball said that William Penn is the perfect place to foster the body and the mind. Also, with a degree, students have an idea of what they want to do with their lives.
Kimball said he received a degree in economics, but eventually worked in the world of pharmacy. Kimball was chairman and CEO of Medicap Pharmacies Inc. for more than 30 years.
"Success comes from hard work," he said. However, a successful life is not all about working to perform a job. Kimball advised the graduates to volunteer to help make the world a better place, and attend workshops and seminars to improve themselves.
Kimball advised the graduates that "positive people move forward and negative people are contagious." He said not to play the "blame game" if things go wrong at work and to remember if you point a finger at someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you.
In closing, Kimball said for the graduates to not make life harder than it needs to be, work hard, and be nice and have fun.
Herald Editor Duane Nollen can be reached by email at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Archive for the 'violence' Category
Can religion help reduce violent crime? Two new studies suggest the answer is yes, both by creating a moral climate that fosters respect among neighbors and by helping to form individual consciences of young adults. Communities with high levels of active participation in congregations may be particularly effective in reducing assaults, rapes and murders in some poor areas that are most likely to suffer from violent crimes, the research indicates.[Read Full Column...]
Religious beliefs and practices in general are associated with more compassionate behavior toward others. And a new study of religion, alcohol and violence revealed that religious folks who were not under the influence were the most likely to turn the other cheek. However, the researchers also found that religious individuals who were intoxicated were the most likely to display aggression. "We uncovered a darker, more counterintuitive, side of religiosity's influence on aggression," they reported.[Read Full Column...]
Gun-control advocates face powerful oppostion even as President Obama vows to make it a priority in his second term. The public outrage over the Newtown school shooting does not appear to have changed many minds among evangelical Protestants who have strongly opposed stricter laws. But over the long term, several factors, from increasing migration to cities to changing attitudes among young evangelicals and the growth of Hispanic Catholics, indicate major changes may be coming.[Read Full Column...]
When it comes to religious tensions, what happens in one part of the world does not necessarily stay in that part of the world. Influences from abroad in recent years were reported to have contributed to religious hostilities or government restrictions in more than six in 10 countries across the globe, according to a new study.[Read Full Column...]
U.S. Cardinal Edward Egan recently generated controversy by expressing regret for issuing an apology for the church's handling of clergy sexual abuse. Yet no matter how much individuals such as the cardinal would like to put the abuse scandal behind them, they can no longer appeal to an obedient laity to ignore or downplay the crimes, according to new research. Many Catholics are still mad as heck, and they are not going to take it anymore. The enduring consequences include continuing defections, lower collections, ruptures in pastoral relationships and a loss of moral influence by church leaders, research indicates.[Read Full Column...]
Amid widespread international disregard for religious freedom, one group of countries stands out: Muslim-majority nations. "Religious persecution is not only more prevalent among Muslim-majority countries, but it also generally occurs at more severe levels," Brian Grim of the Pew Research Center and Roger Finke of Pennsylvania State University report in a new book, "The Price of Freedom Denied: Religious Persecution and Conflict in the Twenty-First Century."[Read Full Column...]
Having it all – measured in terms of money, sex and public adoration – is no guarantee of happiness. Just ask Tiger Woods. Or listen to the stories of more than 100 current and former NFL players sociologist Eric M. Carter of Georgetown College was able to interview in a groundbreaking study of a world closed to outsiders. The public may idolize them, but elite athletes report high levels of both unhappiness and deviant behavior, Carter discovered. What does have a positive effect, the study found, is faith in God and access to a religious support system.[Read Full Column...]
Religious freedoms are more often promised than delivered. Majority religions are tempted to limit competition and strengthen themselves by seeking favored status. Governments contemplate the strife committed in the name of religion, and see restrictions as a way to protect the public good. Yet it is the act of restricting religion, not the presence of diverse groups of faiths, that most likely leads to religious persecution and violence, Brian Grim of the Pew Research Center and Roger Finke of Pennsylvania State University point out in a new book examining "The Price of Freedom Denied."[Read Full Column...]
Too often, religious leaders have perpetuated violence by encouraging abused spouses to give their husbands another chance. Yet it does not have to be that way if faith communities put the safety of women first and challenge rather than enable violent men, Barbara Fisher-Townsend and Nancy Nason-Clark of the University of New Brunswick reported in a recent presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for the Sociology of Religion in Atlanta. Their study of 1,200 abusive men who sought treatment in two faith-based programs in the northwestern United States found that religious intervention helped men confront the behaviors and attitudes that lead to violence.[Read Full Column...]


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Although most economical blenders receive low scores from consumers, the Hamilton Beach 54615 Wave Station Express (*Est. $20) generally fares well. This blender features a dishwasher-safe plastic carafe and a spigot for dispensing smoothies, milkshakes or icy drinks. The blender gets a warm reception from reviewers at both Amazon.com and Walmart.com. Reviewers say the blender does fall prey to common issues with less-expensive blenders. Some question the durability of the machine, and others dock the Hamilton Beach 54615 Wave Station Express for leaky gaskets. There are also issues with the container locking securely on to the base of the blender. Still, the Wave Station Express satisfies most buyers, especially considering the low price. Reviewers say that the machine whips up a solid smoothie (though it may need an extra stir here and there). Ice blends easily, and the machine can make its way through most vegetables. Although we did find more professional reviews for the Kalorik BL-1699 , consumer reviewers rate that blender lower than the Hamilton Beach 54615 Wave Station Express.
The only professional review of the Hamilton Beach 54615 Wave Station Express comes courtesy of the editors of Good Housekeeping, who give the blender an "A-" thanks to its ability to whip-up stellar margaritas and smoothies. Hundreds of users at Amazon.com and Walmart.com give brief but insightful feedback about the benefits and drawbacks of the Hamilton Beach 54615 Wave Station Express.
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The editors of Good Housekeeping test, review and grade nearly 40 of the most popular blenders on the market. The Hamilton Beach 54615 Wave Station Express earns a strong A-, with editors praising the drink-making abilities of this blender.
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More than 160 users provide feedback on this budget-friendly blender. The model earns an average of 4 out of 5 stars -- higher than any other model in this price range. Reviewers say that for the cost and performance, this blender is a very good value.
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Walmart.com consumers provide more than 200 brief reviews of the Hamilton Beach 54615 Wave Station Express. Reviews are generally quite positive, with most reviewers praising the smoothies and smooth blends produced by this machine. Some note that the blender struggles to get through tough frozen fruits, others report that it is often necessary to tamp down foods to get them to process fully.
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Friday, February 8, 2013
From: Woburn, Massachusetts
Snow is on the way!
With a potentially historic blizzard on its way, it wasn't enough to stop 6 new listings from coming on the market in Woburn this past week.
My favorite is:
6 Carter Place:
Nothing to do but move in! Home gutted in 2008 + more improvements since! Home offers lots of space, Huge rooms, tons of closet /storage areas, and lots of upgrades. This better than new home has hardwood & tile through-out the 1st floor and newer carpet/ tile on 2nd floor. The 2nd floor laundry is the best!! Awesome HUGE open kitchen w/ Pottery Barn design, option on 1st floor living, open, light & bright! Great commuter location, private yard and dead end street. (compliments of RE/MAX Insight)
Here are the links to all the new listings that have come on the market in the last 7 days as well as all the open houses scheduled for this weekend:
Find out the Open Houses in Woburn this weekend
If you'd like to see any of these homes – we're holding Woburn House Tours daily for the month of February. Schedule your tour today by emailing me at email@example.com


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We introduced Service 0 Isolation a few weeks ago as an application compatibility topic. It is only natural that we continue our conversation about services in the context of Windows 7. But this time, we will talk about some of the benefits to service optimization that are available in Windows 7. This post focuses on a new feature in Windows 7 called Trigger Start Services. But before we jump into the API, let's provide some background about services.
What Are Services?
A service is an integral mechanism built into Microsoft Windows operating systems. You can think of services as "special applications" that run with no regard to the current user context. Services are different from "regular" user applications because you can configure a service to run from the time a system starts up (boots) until it shuts down, without requiring an active user to be present – that is, services can run even though no users are logged on.
We like to think about services as running tasks for us in the background without interfering with user operations. Services on Windows are responsible for all kinds of background activity that do not involve the user, ranging from the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service, through Printer Spoolers, to the Network Location Awareness service.
Over the years, Windows has grown and with it the number background services. But to be honest, background services in Windows are a pain – the operating system ships with a lot of them in the box. On top of that, ISVs and their applications add even more services, like software updates to name only one. With that said, some of these services are critical and are required during boot sequences, some are required later when a specific user logs on, while others don't need to execute until they are called upon. Nonetheless, when you look at the currently running services, you see a lot of services that really don't need to run 24x7.
What's Wrong with Services Running 24x7?
There are several issues with having services run 24x7:
First, why have something run (even in the background) when there is no need for it to run? Any running process (services included) uses valuable memory and CPU resources that could be used by other applications and services. If you total up all the services that are running at any given time, they add up to quite a lot of memory, handles, threads, and plenty of CPU usage. All of these "wasted" resources reduce the overall computer performance, decrease its responsiveness, and make users think their computers are sluggish and slow. Also, since most of the running services are configured as Auto-Start (start running upon system log-on), these services have an impact on the computer's boot time.
Second, these wasted resources, have a direct impact on power consumption. The more demands we place on the CPU, the more power our computer uses. This can be critical for laptops, and could reduce battery life from four hours to three hours.
Third, having non-productive software run all the time may lead to memory leaks and overall system instability. This can lead to application crashes and ultimately computer crashes.
Last, but not least, if a service is running 24x7, and this services is well known (any popular application might have one – like the PDF Reader), it provides a larger attack surface. A hacker might use the knowledge that a certain popular application installs a service that runs 24x7, and try to hack into that service to gain privileged access to the computer.
Given all of the above, it makes you wonder why so many developers configure their services to run all the time when there are other options. Even before Windows 7, there were several service start-up options:
Unfortunately, many ISVs (Microsoft included) still choose to configure their services to Automatic (or Automatic Delayed) because it is the easy solution for everyone. A service simply runs 24x7 and is always available, eliminating the need to check any dependencies or verify that the service is running.
There are many examples of existing services that can become more resource friendly and more secure by not running 24x7. For example, think of an update service that checks for new application updates. If the computer is not connected to a network and has no IP available, why should the update service run? It can't reach anywhere, so why run a program that does nothing? Think about a policy management service that is invoked when a group policy changes or when the computer joins or leaves a domain, but right now the computer is connected to my home network and again the service works in vain.
Introducing Windows 7 Trigger Start Services
The solution for the above problems is to move the service out of its "forever running state" into other types of background activity, such as scheduled tasks or trigger-start services. This post focuses on Windows 7 Trigger Start Services. Windows 7 Scheduled Tasks include a lot of valuable information that we will describe in another post.
Trigger-start services are new to Windows7. A trigger-start service is a regular service that you can configure to run (or stop running) only when it is triggered, that is, only when certain criteria and conditions that you define are met (for example, when the first network IP address becomes available, or when the last network IP is lost). Here is a list of the available triggers that you can use to configure the Start-Up mode of a given service:
The last item in the list represents the extendibility point. As a developer, you can configure any ETW event as a trigger for services, which gives you a very good tool to fine-tune your control over starting and stopping services from your application.
So what exactly is a trigger?
A trigger consists of:
The subtype and the trigger-specific data items together specify the conditions for notifying the service of the event. The format of a data item depends on the trigger event type; a data item can be made up of binary data, a string, or a multistring.
Working with Trigger Start Services
Unfortunately, Windows 7 Services MMC UI does not include a graphical representation of the trigger start services. However, you have two options. You can still use the old and good sc.exe (Service Configuration command line tool), or you can use the WIN32 ChangeServiceConfig2 method to configure the service start option programmatically as demonstrated in this post.
Using SC.exe to Query Service Trigger Information
It's time to start have some fun. First, let's start with just extracting some configuration information from a few services. The generic form for using the service configuration is:
sc <server> [command] [service name] <option1> <option2>...
Let's start by querying a specific service for its trigger start configuration. To do so you need to launch a Windows Shell window:
This is how it should look:
As you can see, we queried the trigger information of the W32time service, which is configured to start when the computer is joined to a domain and stop when the computer leaves the domain.
Microsoft updated the sc.exe command-line tool for Windows 7 to support configuring and querying a service for supported triggers. Type sc triggerinfo in the Windows shell window and press enter. The result looks like the box below, and lists all the different triggers and how to configure a service to use trigger start services.
C:\>sc triggerinfo
Changes the trigger parameters of a service.
sc <server> triggerinfo [service name] <option1> <option2>...
start/device/UUID/HwId1/... <Start the service on arrival of the
specified device interface class UUID
string with one or more hardware ID
strings and/or compatible ID strings>
start/custom/UUID/data0/.. <Start the service on arrival of an
event from the specified custom ETW
provider UUID string with one or more
binary data items as hexadecimal
string format such as ABCDABCD to
set 4 byte data>
stop/custom/UUID/data0/... <Stop the service on arrival of an
event from the specified custom ETW
provider UUID string with one or more
binary data items as hexadecimal
string format such as ABCDABCD to
set 4 byte data>
start/strcustom/UUID/data0/.. <Start the service on arrival of an
event from the specified custom ETW
provider UUID string with one or more
optional string data items>
stop/strcustom/UUID/data0/.. <Stop the service on arrival of an
event from the specified custom ETW
provider UUID string with one or more
optional string data items>
start/networkon <Start the service on first IP address>
stop/networkoff <Stop the service on zero IP addresses>
start/domainjoin <Start the service on domain join>
stop/domainleave <Stop the service on domain leave>
delete <Delete the existing trigger parameters>
For example, to configure a service to start when the first IP address becomes available, all you need to do is type sc triggerinfo [your service name] start/networkon, where "your service name" is replaced with the name of the service that you wish to configure.
Configuring Trigger Start Services Programmatically Using ChanceServiceConfig2
The more interesting aspect, from a developer's point of view, is writing services that are trigger aware and using code to configure a service. In Windows 7, you can use the ChangeServiceConfig2 function to configure service trigger information and the QueryServiceConfig2 function to query it.
Service trigger registration is performed by calling ChangeServiceConfig2, passing SERVICE_CONFIG_TRIGGER_INFO for the dwInfoLevel parameter, and providing the trigger registration information in a SERVICE_TRIGGER_INFO structure through the lpInfo parameter. In addition, one or more trigger-specific data items can be specified. The following is an example of a service installer function that creates a USB device trigger for a service that is named MyService:
define SERVICE_NAME L"MyService" //set the device guid static const GUID GUID_USBDevice = { 0x53f56307, 0xb6bf, 0x11d0, {0x94, 0xf2, 0x00, 0xa0, 0xc9, 0x1e, 0xfb, 0x8b }};BOOL _SetServiceToStartOnDeviceTrigger(){ BOOL fResult = FALSE; SC_HANDLE hScm = OpenSCManager( NULL, //local machine NULL, //active database SC_MANAGER_CONNECT); if(hScm != NULL) { SC_HANDLE hService = OpenService( hScm, SERVICE_NAME, SERVICE_ALL_ACCESS); If( hService != NULL) { LPCWSTR lpszDeviceString = L"USBSTOR\\GenDisk"; SERVICE_TRIGGER_SPECIFIC_DATA_ITEM deviceData = {0}; deviceData.dwDataType = SERVICE_TRIGGER_DATA_TYPE_STRING; deviceData.cbData = (wcslen(lpszDeviceString)+1) * sizeof(WCHAR); deviceData.pData = (PBYTE)lpszDeviceString; SERVICE_TRIGGER st; st.dwTriggerType = SERVICE_TRIGGER_TYPE_DEVICE_INTERFACE_ARRIVAL; st.dwAction = SERVICE_TRIGGER_ACTION_SERVICE_START; st.pTriggerSubtype = (GUID *) &GUID_USBDevice; st.cDataItems = 1; st.pDataItems = &deviceData; SERVICE_TRIGGER_INFO sti; sti.cTriggers = 1; sti.pTriggers = &st; sti.pReserved = 0; fResult = ChangeServiceConfig2( hService, SERVICE_CONFIG_TRIGGER_INFO, &sti); } CloseServiceHandle (hService); } CloseServiceHandle (hScm); if(!fResult) { printf("Service trigger registration failed (%d)\n", GetLastError()); } return fResult;}
In the above code snippet, you can see that first we get a handle (hScm) to the SCM by calling openSCManager. Next, we call openService and pass the handle to the SCM- hscm,and the service name – SERVICE_NAME that we wish access. The last parameter, SERVICE_ALL_ACCESS, indicates that we have complete access to the services. Assuming we got a valid handle to the service, we now start to build the specific structure that we'll soon use to configure the service.
SERVICE_TRIGGER_SPECIFIC_DATA_ITEM defines the trigger event type. It contains trigger-specific data for the service trigger event. In our case we define the string that represents a USB gen disk arrival.
Next we define the SERVICE_TRIGGER structure, which represents a service trigger event. Note that this is where we define the trigger type (device arrival), the action (start the service), and the trigger sub type (the specific family of the USB device). Then we define one device that will trigger the service. Note that you can define an array of devices and their GUIDs. You should also note that we don't want the service to be triggered upon just any USB device arrival like a mouse or a camera. We want the service to start only when a USB disk arrives.
Finally, we define the SERVICE_TRIGGER_INFO structure, which contains trigger event information for a service. This structure simply points to the SERVICE_TRIGGER struct that we defined previously, and the number of triggers that, in this case, is one.
Now we can call the ChanceServiceConfig2 function and pass the handle to the service we wish to configure, a SERVICE_CONFIG_TRIGGER_INFO parameter that indicates that we wish to configure the service trigger, and a null.
That is all there is to it. If we are successful, then our service will run after we insert a USB hard drive.
In the next post, we'll review how to write a simple implementation of a .NET service that we'll program to start upon arrival of a USB generic disk.
You can learn about Windows 7 using the Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers or by viewing Windows 7 videos on Channel 9.
You can also get hands-on experience for Windows 7 Trigger Start Services using the Windows 7 Online training that is part of the Channel 9 Learning Center
Hi Yochay, thank you for an informative article!
We have recently created "Service Trigger Editor", a free GUI utility for adding/editing/viewing Service Triggers:
It is a good alternative to using the SC.exe command to manage triggers. Please check it out and let me know what you think.
Thanks again.


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Russian Scientists Successfully Transplant a Synthetic Larynx
The latest graft is different, because it involves a synthetic structure rather than a graft from a cadaver.
Before implantation, the part was seeded with stem cells from the patient's own bone marrow, so that once transplanted it would grow its own layers of native surface cells. The coating was performed in a special reactor by Harvard Bioscience, a company in Holliston, Massachusetts.
"We see this as the beginning of growing synthetic organs," says the company's president, David Green. "It's the stuff of scientific fiction becoming medical reality." Last year, a man received the first synthetic windpipe, a Y-shaped appendage that was also covered with the patient's own stem cells.
(via First synthetic larynx part transplanted - health - 27 June 2012 - New Scientist)
"A New Zealand company plans to implant pig cells in the human brain in a clinical trial to treat Parkinson's disease and help improve movement and brain functions in patients. The clinical trials, planned for next year, would be the first using pig brain cells for potential treatment in humans. Living Cell Technologies Ltd said on Tuesday the treatment involves transplanting "support" cells from the brain of pigs that can help repair damaged nerve tissue in people with Parkinson's."


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Ruth Eloyse Lankford, 85, of Mt. Vernon, died 1:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon.
She was born Thursday, July 14, 1927, in Jefferson County, daughter of Birchel E. and Ruby (Fisher) Page. She married William E. Lankford on Dec. 24, 1944, in Jefferson County, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1979.
Ruth worked in the dairy department of IGA in Mt. Vernon for ten years. She was an avid and talented quilter, spending many hours nearly every day creating numerous quilted works of art in her lifetime that she enjoyed giving as gifts and donating to charities and groups to be auctioned. She was a past member of the Cedarhurst Quilting Group, Rend Lake Piecemakers Quilting Group and was currently a member of the Rose Lane Quilters and Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon.
She is survived by three sons, Gary Lankford and wife Cheryl of Walnut Hill, Alan Lankford and wife Brenda of Belle Rive and Anthony Lankford and wife Toni of Dix; two daughters, Carollyn Blackwell and husband Loyd of Ina and Teri LeAnne McDonough and husband Tim of Springfield; eight grandchildren, Skylynn Blackwell and wife Tonya of Mt. Vernon, Starlynn Edwards and husband Rick of Ina, Shawn Lankford and wife Leah of Shiloh, Bridgette Howell of Benton, Jamie Nesler and husband Adam of Crossville, Stuart Lankford and wife Debra of Nashville, Jeremy McDonough and wife Ashley of Springfield and Mallory Lankford of Dix; two stepgrandchildren, Billie Jean Leuke of McLeansboro and D.J. Campbell of McLeansboro; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother, Byron Page; three sisters, Myrna Capps, Beatrice Kent and Eva Page; one stepgrandson, John Campbell; and one great-grandson, Caleb Michael Howell.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Jimmy Bledsoe and the Rev. Joel Miller officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn.
Visitation will be from noon until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.
For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Logan Street Baptist Church Building Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.


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We take a look at the news that sources indicate David Akers will be released before the start of free agency.
We take a look at the report that the 49ers do not plan on bringing Randy Moss back in 2013.
There are reports that Dashon Goldson spoke with Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson. Could the 49ers safety have interest in playing for the Buffalo Bills?
The 49ers have not made much noise in extending any of their current free agents. We take a look at the status of each player with less than two weeks left until the start of free agency.
We take a look at the latest rumor surrounding 49ers defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois. The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly interested.
ProFootballTalk is reporting a $123 million cap, or more, which is a $2.4 million rise from the $120.6 million cap in 2012. We look at what this might mean for the 49ers.
The market for Ricky Jean Francois is developing into a solid pool of interest. The latest rumor includes the Philadelphia Eagles.
Reports out of Green Bay indicate the Packers might be interested in Ricky Jean Francois. We take a look at the rumor and whether the 49ers will re-sign the versatile backup.
We look at a new mock draft, released as the NFL Combine is coming to a close. This one projects a safety to the 49ers. How long till the Dashon Goldson contract situation clears it up a bit?
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Every week, TSJ rounds up the week's Playboy models birthday girls. Don't Playboy models make the world a better place? Especially when they're in their birthday suits?
JUNE 5: Happy birthday to Cyber Girl, Kaytee Bees
JUNE 6: Happy birthday to Miss July 2002, Lauren Anderson
JUNE 7: Happy birthday Cyber Girl, Debbie Beal
JUNE 8: Happy birthday to Cyber Girl, Brandi Bryant