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Thieves strip Boscawen Christmas tree for 2nd time in week
BOSCAWEN - The bottom half of a Boscawen Christmas tree has gone dark again, after a 50-foot string of lights was reported stolen for the second time in six days.
Located atop an island that marks the split between Routes 3 and 4, the tree has become a beloved sign of the season for travelers over the last few decades, according to Fire Chief Ray Fisher, whose department decorates the tree.
Local firefighters volunteer their time to string up the lights, as well as the funds to pay for the electricity to illuminate them through New Year's Day, he said. That's why the news that the lights had been stolen not once, but twice, hit Fisher hard.
"I really can't say what my reaction was, because you can't print those words," Fisher said Sunday night. "I was B.S., let's just say that. It's something the guys enjoy doing, and people love seeing, but I don't know what our next move will be. I don't want to keep putting up new lights so people can take them."
He said he will meet with fire department members tonight to determine whether they should replace the strand a third time.
"My gut feeling is that they will want to replace them, but we'll have to see," said Fisher. "That's what I want to do. I just don't know why someone would do this. It just gets you so angry."
Fisher said for years a real tree growing in the traffic circle was decorated by a snowmobile club. Once that tree grew too tall, town staff began placing a Christmas tree on the traffic island, which fire personnel now decorate. Fisher said it's a job they have gladly taken on for the past eight or nine years.
"This year the tree looked really nice," said Fisher. "We went and purchased new 50-foot strings of LED lights, and they looked really good on it. They were on there last Monday, but then by early Tuesday the lights on the lower part of the tree were gone."
Fisher said he purchased another 50-foot string of LED lights, and once again placed them on the tree, this time securing them with tie-wraps.
The tie-wraps were cut and the lights removed sometime early Saturday, he said. The tree had several branches broken off.
Fisher said Boscawen police are investigating.
"I think the first time, it was someone looking to get a free set of new lights," Fisher said. "The second time, I'm not sure. That could have been spiteful."
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Do you think in the era of YouTube and video cellphones, you can get away with being Joe Biden? I mean being a guy who in the space of two minutes in Cedar Rapids started to tell a joke about Al Gore and the Internet and made a reference to George Wallace in a discussion of healthcare plans.
The answer is probably not. But I'll tell you what — one of the things I'm not going to do. I'm not going to let that system alter who I am. For example, one of the things that happens is that the public is coming to grips with how to deal with this instant, unfiltered information that may be deliberately mis-edited.But I think — and this is naive maybe — I have confidence that the American people will put this in perspective. Like when one of the bloggers said, "We're going to take back the Democratic Party."They don't own the Democratic Party. What are they talking about? So, for example, my pointing out George Wallace from 1968 and quoting what he said, somebody could take that out of context and say "Biden quoted Wallace," making it sound like Biden is being favorable about Wallace.At the end of the day, I think what happens is that people basically take a motion picture of their candidate and not a snapshot of their candidate. It's a little bit like the Barack comment. [Just as he was launching his presidential campaign in late January, Biden gave an interview in which he maladroitly referred to Obama as "articulate and bright and clean."]Not a serious person in the press thought that I meant anything other than being complimentary. The good news is that I have a 34-year record on civil rights. Nobody, nobody could suggest that I was being prejudiced. But initially on the blogosphere, this was taken in a different context.The answer is that there are two sides to my being straightforward and candid. And that is, I'm going to get myself in trouble. But the only thing I decided to do — I can't start trying to calibrate all this stuff. I really believe that at the end of the day, the public in the primaries, as well as the general election, are going to judge me for all of who I am.
One of my colleagues on the [Senate] Foreign Relations Committee, a good guy, was, in the early days of the surge, going to put in an amendment to put a cap on troops. I went to him and I said, "You don't want to do that." I knew why he wanted to do it, because MoveOn.org and, you know — And so he introduced it and I said I'm going to debate you on it. I pointed out that it couldn't possibly work. He's capping [the troops] at an artificially high level. "Whoa," he said, "that's not what I mean to do."
So I guess what I'm trying to say is that every one of these things that these other guys — I haven't had a chance to debate Bill Richardson yet, but Bill goes out and he makes a speech to a group that I am going to speak to. The Daily Kos thing. I am going to go to that.
The blogospheres on the right and left, like the precinct captains, have too much influence in the primaries, but after that, their influence is negligible.
It's going to take a while before the general public really gets it that blogs are not news, there are zero journalistic standards required, but these are people out there that still don't quite get it that the hot 24 year old girl e-mailing them is a 50 year old fat guy in his underwear.
How Dan Ratherish of you.
I think I'd say, rather, that their influence is palpable, given that they will push their party in the primaries so far out of the mainstream as to be unelectable in the general election.
You may be right going forward. In the past this has not been so, but this is a fast developing element in the electoral process.
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1. Study Committee. Selectmen discussed whether the committee should be comprised of representative from each major town board and committee and how many resident representatives will be on the board. Selectman Jim Lane suggested a committee of nine members, with possibly one representative from the Conservation Commission, one from the Planning Board, one from the Historical Commission and one from the Affordable Housing Committee. Five other resident and/or Town Meeting representatives could make up the rest. Town Manager Paul Cohen said he will send notices out to gauge interest and anyone interested in applying for the committee could do so by Nov. 17.
2. Redistricting. Selectmen agreed to send a letter to Chelmsford's state representatives expressing their disapproval of the decision to despite to lessen that number.
3. Hong & Kong. Selectmen OK'd a transfer of license for the restaurant from the late original owner to his widow. Hong & Kong currently has a license to remain open until 2 a.m. Town Manager Paul Cohen reminded the board of the direction it had been taking to revise all business licenses to limit operation hours to 1 a.m. However, since the Hong & Kong had historically been open until 1:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, selectmen voted with four in favor and one against to keep the business hours the same.
4. Open Space Stewards and Conservation Commission to meet. Cori Rose of the Conservation Commission told selectmen of the ongoing efforts for a join meeting between the two groups to discuss each organization's mission and ways to improve communication. "I feel the communication gap is partly lack of understanding ... (and partly different) personalities involved," she told selectmen.
5. Lines on Resident Jim Pinder of Robin Hill Road thanked selectmen for listening to the neighborhood and removing the striped lines on Robin Hill Road. Pinder saidperhaps was not the best execution to remove them but "the road is safer," he said.


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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was basking in the relative anonymity Wednesday at the NFL Experience, goofing around with kids at one of the drill stations and signing autographs.
Brown was caught flatfooted when a reporter asked him, "What's the funniest thing a kid has said to you?" He didn't have to wait long for an answer.
"Can you tell us where Reggie Wayne is?" a fifth-grader, who had just walked up, asked Brown.
"That's it right there," he said, laughing.
It was kids, kids and more kids Wednesday at the Indiana Convention Center, as 38 classrooms of fifth- and sixth-graders enjoyed a morning at the NFL Experience, courtesy of the NFL's Play 60 Challenge.
Each of the kids had taken a pledge to spend 60 minutes a day doing something active. Their reward was rubbing shoulders with a bunch of NFL players and skipping all of the usual lines at the Experience.
And yes, Reggie Wayne was in the house.
"Man, I did that Xbox Kinect for two hours this morning, and I am still sweating," the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver said during a convocation, as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Colts owner Jim Irsay looked on.
From the NFL to first lady Michelle Obama, childhood obesity gets a lot of press these days, and it's not surprising.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has tripled in the past 30 years, and 20 percent of kids ages 6-11 were considered obese during the last major study, released in 2008. That same study suggested more than a third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese.
Valerie Leak, an Indianapolis parent who was chaperoning her daughter Emily's fifth-grade class, said she had "all kinds of strong opinions" on why so many kids are overweight.
"I just think kids need to have movement, and it's the parents' responsibility," she said. "That's the nicest way I can say it."
The host of kids at Wednesday's event only sat still for the news conference and convocation, then jumped back on their feet when Nickelodeon star Leon Thomas III came out to sing.
Irsay was perhaps the best speaker at the convocation, recalling his days growing up in the Chicago area.
"We would go out, and no matter what the temperature was, we would go out near the lake, on a field of snow, and play all day long," he said.
"We mostly played 'killball' — but you shouldn't do that — it's when whoever gets the ball gets killed, usually on concrete," Irsay said.
The good news for health advocates is that the focus on childhood obesity seems to be paying off in different areas of school physical education and nutrition.
According to the Journal of School Health's comprehensive school health programs and policies studies, the percentage of schools serving deep-fried potatoes dropped from 40 percent in 2000 to 19 percent in 2006.
And the percentage of elementary schools requiring physical education increased from 83 percent to 93 percent in the same period.
More states are requiring that kids be allowed recess activity as well, after a period in which many schools traded recess for additional classroom time, according to the study.
The kids at Wednesday's event, who all got T-shirts, all the autographs they wanted, a box lunch and a cool access pass lanyard, probably didn't care much about the statistics.
Perhaps some of them were like Irsay, who confessed to being a "chubby kid" when he was around age 10.
"I ate too much," he said. "But then I got used to working out, and it changed my life."
Kate McNulty, a fifth-grader at St. Jude School on Indy's south side, said it wasn't very hard to commit to the Play 60 pledge. A basketball and volleyball player, McNulty beat Wayne handily in a Kinect Sports foot race.
"You won because I was tired!" Wayne complained afterward. McNulty didn't mind the sore-loser stuff, she just asked for Wayne's autograph.
Over where Brown was standing, one of the volunteers, Susan Riggs, asked to take a picture with the Steelers' star.
"You tell your mama she did a good job with you," Riggs said. "Some of these athletes won't talk with the kids like you do."
Over at the Punt, Pass & Kick station, Colts defensive back Brandon King was having a ball. The funniest thing a kid said to him Wednesday?
"Are you real?" he said, not missing a beat.
"Just seeing the look on their faces, and seeing them smile, it feels real good," he said. "A lot of them have probably never seen an NFL player. I know I never did when I was growing up."
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was basking in the relative anonymity Wednesday at the NFL Experience, goofing around with kids at one of the drill stations and signing autographs.
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Prospects of Al2O3 and MgAl2O4-Supported CuO Oxygen Carriers in Chemical-Looping Combustion (CLC) and Chemical-Looping with Oxygen Uncoupling (CLOU)
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Mehdi Arjmand (Institutionen för kemi- och bioteknik, Oorganisk miljökemi); Abdul-Majeed Azad (-); Henrik Leion (Institutionen för kemi- och bioteknik, Oorganisk miljökemi); Anders Lyngfelt (Institutionen för energi och miljö, Energiteknik); Tobias Mattisson (Institutionen för energi och miljö, Energiteknik)
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The chemical-looping combustion (CLC) and chemical-looping with oxygen uncoupling (CLOU) processes are attractive solutions for efficient combustion with direct separation of carbon dioxide. In this work, the feasibility of CuO supported on Al2O3 and MgAl2O4 for CLC and CLOU processes is investigated. The oxygen carriers were produced by freeze-granulation and calcined at 950 and 1050 degrees C. The chemical-looping characteristics were evaluated in a laboratory-scale fluidized bed at 900 and 925 degrees C under alternating reducing and oxidizing conditions. Tendencies toward agglomeration, defluidization, and loss of active phase were analyzed by changing the experimental process variables, such as reaction time, temperature, and reducing and inert environments. Complete conversion of methane was obtained for all oxygen carriers investigated in this work Three out of four oxygen carriers also featured the rapid release of oxygen in an inert environment (CLOU). In the case of Al2O3) as support, a CLC and a CLOU oxygen carrier were obtained depending on the calcination temperature. In addition, analyses of the CuO-Al2O3 phase equilibria system under oxidizing and reducing conditions have been carried out. At the investigated temperatures, it is inferred for the case of Al2O3 as support that part of the active phase (either CuO or CuAl2O4 is bound as CuAlO2 during incomplete reduction with slow kinetics for reoxidation. However, when complete reduction is attained, the original active phase composition is rejuvenated upon oxidation. As a result, the use of CuAl2O4 is suggested for CLC processes from the point of agglomeration and attrition-free functioning of the oxygen carrier. In the case of MgAl2O4 as support, the oxygen carrier exhibited a stable oxygen-releasing behavior due to the existence of relatively intact CuO. Together with the absence of agglomeration and major morphological changes, the use of MgAl2O4-supported CuO is suggested as a suitable oxygen carrier for CLOU processes.
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CO2-Capture; Chemical-looping Combustion (CLC); Chemical-looping Combustion with Oxygen Uncoupling (CLOU); Oxygen Carriers; Copper-oxide; Alumina
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Aug 10, 2013 - Alpspitze
As part of our ticket to go up the Zugspitze we paid an extra 9 Euros each so we could go on another day up the majestic Alpspitze pyramid mountain. at 2,628m. Our ticket allowed us to go up the Alpspitzbahn use the Hochalm between two peaks and then down on the Kreuzeckbahn. The weather looked good despite a few clouds. Our first cable car was an interesting ride. The first part was like many others until after travelling a third of the way the cable car flew high above a stunning rock valley with all round views of the surrounding...Jump to full entry
Aug 5, 2013 - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
After a morning of major grocery shopping we decided to explore Garmisch- Partenkirchen. As the name suggests the town is in fact two towns which were brought together for the 1936 Winter Olympics. Today the town is a major winter-sports destination After visiting the tourist office and the rail station to find out how to go up the Zugspitz we explored first the Garmisch part of the town. The town had a busy shopping area but just off the centre was the more tranquil Kurpark. Of course this had the obligatory band stand and also an...Jump to full entry
Aug 4, 2013 - Move to Garmisch- Partenkirchen
Today we changed base to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. We had enjoyed our time in Blaichach and the surrounding valley. It had not been in any guide book and we had seen very few other nationalities besides the Germans. We think it is one of those locations known only by the locals. We took the long way round to G-P via the autobahns to avoid some interesting mountain passes. We think we trebled the mileage. We arrived at the stellplatz in G-P (the only game in town) and found it very crowded and units very close together. We did find a spot but...Jump to full entry
May 9, 2012 - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
@@@@@@@ BACKGROUND I will write about our experiences in Garmisch soon, but for some general information, here are some exerts from the Lonely Planet – Germany chapter on Bavaria: The Bavarian Alps form a stunningly beautiful natural divide along the Austrian border. Ranges further south may be higher, but these mountains shoot up from the foothills so abruptly that the impact is all the more dramatic. The region is dotted with quaint frescoed villages, spas and health retreats, and possibilities for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, canoeing...Jump to full entry
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Jul 4, 2011 - 4th of July
We celebrated the 4th of July by going up the Zukspitze as I posted earlier. We then returned to the hotel & resort, Edelweiss for a few hours rest. Then dinner at a local German restaurant, the Bavarian show at the resort, with a finale of fireworks with the perfect view from our room. The Bavarian show was wonderful featuring the "Ricola horns", some great music, young dancer, & Yes, some Cowbells! Check out the video. I also included some video of the fireworks complete with Stars & Stripes Forever. God Bless the U.S.A. & those who serve...Jump to full entry
Jul 3, 2011 - Up the Zukspitze
While here in Bavaria, we had to take a trip up the Zukspitze, Germany's highest point. Of course, we went over to Austria & took the gondola up there. As you'll see, I of course, being from Texas, I dressed for the Weather...-5 degrees celsius at the top! (Actually, if I'd only had gloves, I would have been fine!) The day was not as clear as we would have liked, but we could see & it was a beautiful view. Mark skied here frequently in his younger days, but I can't imagine it! Not many green slopes & no bunny hill! The point was 2612 meters...Jump to full entry
Jul 2, 2011 - A Trip to Bavari
We also visited Oberammergau, the home of the Passion Play presented every 10 years. Of course, this was not the year for the play, but this was a precious town where we had another delicious meal! On our way home, we visited an abbey which of course, had a beautiful church! =)Jump to full entry
Jul 2, 2011 - A Visit to Bavaria
On our way to Neuschwanstein, we stopped in Ulm. There, they have a marvelous cathedral with the highest church spire in the world at 161 meters tall. Work began on this cathedral in 1377, and was carried on in intervals until 1545. It took another 300 years to get finished, when work began once again in 1844 and the cathedral was finally completed in 1890. Today this giant Gothic church measures an astounding 464 ft long and is 159 feet wide. The massive interior has the capacity to hold 30,000 people. It is pretty incredible! We also...Jump to full entry
Jul 1, 2011 - A Visit to Bavaria
We travelled today to the Edelweiss in Garmisch, Germany. This is a hotel/vacation resort for the military with many wonderful facilities and activities for kids and adults alike. From here, we visited the Neuschwanstein Castle, build by King Ludwig II, of Bavaria. Only one of his many castles, it was never finished, and he only spent a total of 175 days here in 15 years. The finished part, however is magnificent! This castle, you probably know, as it served as the inspiration for Walt Disney's Disneyland castle. King Ludwig was a...Jump to full entry
Sep 2, 2010 - Day 12: Zugspitze
On our last day, Kathie was ill so stayed at the hotel while I went to the Zugspitze. The Zugspitze is the highest peak in Germany at 2962 meters (9718 feet). From it one can see the Alps in four countries. (Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy). To get there, I took the cogwheel train (necessary due to the 25% grade) through a 4.5 km (2.8 mile) tunnel most of the way up to the Zugspitzplatt at 2600 meters. There I connected to the Glacier cable car which took me to the top and then to go back down, the Eibsee cable car. The small chapel...Jump to full entry
Sep 1, 2010 - Day 11: Garmisch walk
We walked into town today from the Edelweiss. Along the way we photographed the beautiful homes and buildings, did some shopping, had a nice lunch on the outdoor patio of a restaurant and just had a nice relaxing day. In the evening, Betsy met us at Marionplatz and we went pubbing ending up at a nice little neighborhood place. Of all things, they had a Laurel and Hardy set of dolls up on their shelf.Jump to full entry
Aug 30, 2010 - Day 9: Garmisch
Before our Partnach Gorge hike, we walked into Garmisch from the Edelweiss and enjoyed a breakfast at a local bakery. That evening, after the hike, we joined some of our new friends at Zuggy's, the pub in the basement of the Edelweiss. We met Palma Davis on one of the tours. In the small world category, her husband, Jack, is a retired Marine two star General. Turns out that he was the commander of the marines along Highway 9 (Ambush Alley) near the DMZ and that I and my "dusters" (think double barreled tank) were his protection escort along...Jump to full entry


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On our last full day in Vancouver, we set out early from the HI-Vancouver Central to head to the market on Granville Island. I'd heard a lot about it before I even left home and now I totally see why it's so popular.
It's an indoor market with vendor after vendor offering up a smorgasbord of Vancouver's finest local produce from fruits and vegetables to cheese and chocolates. In amongst these colourful displays of food, you'll find stands offering hot and cold food, coffee and much, much more.
This is a really good spot to go if you're looking to stock up on some really fresh and delicious food for a picnic or even just for lunch on the go. It's also a good place to check out if you fancy purchasing some local crafts. Along with the food and drink stalls, you'll find a number of local artisans selling their beautiful products including gorgeous jewellery and plenty more.
After the market we returned to the re-opened Space Centre to check it out and once we were done with the interactive displays in there we stepped outside to find that the weather had changed and the sun had come out.
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It can be difficult to complete the required material for a college course when a massive snowstorm hits. Because colleges are on such a tight schedule, there aren't any makeup days. However, thanks to the introduction of technology, professors now have the option to hold classes regardless of the weather. One tool they are turning to is Facebook. That's right, the increasingly popular social networking site is now being utilized by college professors as a way to keep students on track. Is this a good option though? What are the pros and cons of using Facebook as a teaching tool?
Most Students Have a Facebook Account
One advantage to using Facebook is that most students already have an account. This means that you can quickly get the class going without too much trouble. Many students will already know how to use chat, groups and send messages. If you're going to use Facebook, it pays to make sure each student has an account at the beginning of the semester and knows what is expected should school be canceled.
Facebook Offers Distractions
While Facebook is easy for most people to use, it does offer distractions. Students may be more inclined to chat with friends than take part in the class discussion. Because the site offers so many distractions, you may want to consider an option that is more direct and classroom oriented, such as Blackboard which allows students and professors to interact in discussion forums.
It's an Easy Way to Share Information
When you set up a Facebook group, you can easily create documents that detail assignments, discussion topics, etc. You can also set the group to secret so that only students can access the group. A group allows for easy interaction in which you can even share photos and videos.
Not All Students Have Computer Access
Last, but certainly not least, professors should consider the fact that not all students have personal computers. Some students use the computer labs located on campus and may not be able to access the lab during a snowstorm. When deciding to use Facebook as a teaching tool, make sure all students have a way to access the site.
When used properly, Facebook can be a great alternative to traditional classroom interaction. Facebook offers the chance for professors to setup groups for their students and easily share information. The biggest problem arises in the fact that not all students have access to a computer at all times. Professors must also take into account that Facebook offers several distractions that may make teaching difficult.
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The NOISE at the Santa Monica Pier was deafening -- the screech of metal cars on the roller coaster, the laughter of teenagers, the tinny symphony of bells, whistles and buzzers from the boardwalk booths and bass-heavy pop songs blaring from unseen speakers. Above it all, a serene Jackson Browne sat in a slowly swaying gondola atop the Ferris wheel and looked out on the Pacific and the past.
"I used to come down here a lot when I was a kid. I grew up in Highland Park until I was about 13. It was a long way on a city bus, a couple of hours. It was the early 1960s and a lot of the vatos would be here from South Central. I tried to win teddy bears and talk to girls. I lost my father's straight-edge razor once on the roller coaster. It slipped out of my tanker jacket pocket. I used to carry the razor, a dog chain, a pack of Lucky Strikes. A tough guy, huh?"


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The fight is far from over for Our Friend Dan.
The tight-knit group trying to help their friend , a recently-wed 34-year-old Dunedin man with ALS, an incurable nueromuscular disease also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, has a far reach — far enough to reach Pittsburgh, PA, where people are rallying to help him with a fundraiser Spin-A-Thon on Sunday, July 8.
At a year and a half after his official diagnosis, Soyka can't speak or swallow. He uses a syringe to eat and drink through a feeding tube and breathes with a tracheotomy. Medical statistics give an average of three to five years life expectancy after an ALS diagnosis.
Some of his Pennsylvania friends, Jon Wright and Cassie Conti, organized a fundraiser Spin-A-Thon, set for Sunday. Stationary cyclers pay $10 an hour to ride for up to four hours at Alexander's Athletic Club in Pittsburgh, with all proceeds going toward Soyka's medical bills and ALS research.
"Remember, Dan can't run or bike anymore. We can give our time and money to perhaps make life better for him," organizers wrote in a Facebook invitation.
Our Friend Dan organized a month-long art auction fundraiser in Dunedin during January, which culminated with an art bash at the Dunedin House of Beer. The event raised about $20,000 toward Soyka's medical bills.
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Periodically I receive an e-mail from "Meet-Up", an on-line social networking portal that offers a way for people around the world to connect with one another around their various interests. I signed up for their e-mail updates about groups in our area, roughly within a 5 to 10 mile radius of San Leandro.
I expected to hear about the usual kinds of gatherings, new moms groups, bridge clubs, bike rider teams and the like. Those typical groups were indeed there for the choosing, but along with them I found people in our area were holding some more creative and sometimes exotic "Meet-Ups" that might surprise you. There are Meet Up Groups for everything from Polyamorous spiritualists to Role Players. There are gatherings for people who want to accept their bodies at any size and for those who love the art of Anime. Want to learn Afro-Boogie Belly Dance? There's a group for you. You can study Kaballah in Hayward and meet other East Bay young vegans and vegetarians. Are you grieving over a recent loss or past experience? Come together with others in San Leandro to write in order to heal.
Below are some others, many just established, you may not have heard about.
East Bay Nightime Photography Fantatics Versie Adams hosts this group headquartered out of San Lorenzo for photographers of all skill levels who want to practice taking nightime photography. It was formed this past October and already has over 150 members. You an read about its recent events and upcoming ones here.
Yoga Moms of Lake Chabot This Castro Valley group was just launched in August with 10 members. It is for women only and although it is called Yoga Moms, you need not be a mother to participate. Its organizers say it is offering an alternative to the expense of going to a yoga studio. Instead the group meets each morning at the Lake Chabot Marina from 9 to 9:30 a.m. for what it says are 12 basic asanas. The group is entirely self-led, without any expert or certified teacher. Children are welcome to attend.
The Starving Filmmakers Association was organized, out of San Leandro, last March and is for people passionate about filmmaking who want to network with others locally who are also making films. So far 28 up and coming filmmakers belong to the group.
Disabled and Non-Disabled Adults Exercise and Adventure was just formed last month and is based out of Castro Valley. It was organized by Kyle Lawrence, a power chair user born with Cerebral Palsy, who says he is interested in exploring trails around the Bay Area. The group is open to all ages. It held one Meet-Up already at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley and already has 28 members. If you are interested in joining the group you can directly e-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Bay Area Cougars and Cubs was founded out of Castro Valley in 2009 and yes, it is what you think - women over 40 who say age is just a number, not a state of mind, who are interested in meeting younger men in a safe and friendly social setting. The group's next get-together is at the end of the month at Trader Vic's Restaurant in Emeryville.
Small Business and Entreprenuers Group was launched last March and is based out of San Leandro. It meets monthly over a light breakfast. You can read about its most recent past meeting here. The group currently has over 70 members and provides a means for members to learn from and network with one another.
Travel Tips and Explore Don't Go It Alone Anymore Over 130 travel enthusiasts belong to this group headquartered in San Leandro. It came together just this October. According to its organizers it is for people interested in traveling anywhere - whether internationally or on local weekend getaways. It will feature various travel opportunities, including cruises. The group will be meeting for dinner at local restaurants to sample food from other cultures and allow members to connect with one another and potentially find travel partners.
Hayward Hiking Club, was founded over 40 years ago. It formed its "Meet Up" Group in 2009 and now has over 500 members. It schedules weekly hikes throughout the Bay Area. You can read more about it at its official website here.
Fun Fabulous Chicks of the East Bay is a woman's Meet Up Group, based in Castro Valley, which was formed in September and has nearly 100 members. This group of women gets together for potlucks, book clubs, dinners out, brunch, spa days, holiday cookie exchanges, wine tastings and more. It is comprised mostly of women in their 30's who want to do fun social activities with others.
There are many other local Meet Up Groups to choose from including a San Leandro motorcycle enthusiasts group, a Castro Valley Board Gamers Club, A San Leandro Reptile Lovers Club, East Bay Social Golfers based in San Leandro, A San Leandro Board Gamers Group that advertises itself as specifically gay friendly, An outdoor adventure club for Bay Area singles over 45 headquartered in Hayward, A local Beagle Owners Group, and a hiking group for owners and their dogs based in Castro Valley called Hikers and Hounds.
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Detroit and Chicago are right at the top, which probably has more to do with their winning ways than anything else.
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For the last 25 years, Rotary Club of Redmond has sponsored a 300-mile bike ride from Redmond to Spokane to help raise funds for charity.
This morning, 130 cyclists registered for the grueling event at the —a huge increase from last year's 66 riders.
This year's proceeds from the Redspoke ride will go to and Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. Organizers aim for the event to raise around $80,000, but the total actual amount of money brought in has not yet been calculated.
Cyclist Peggy Fjetland from the Tacoma Wheelman's Bicycling Club registered for the event because she "like(s) that it supports Little Bit," she said. "If you can't ride a bike, ride a horse."
Jerry Woolverton flew hundreds of miles to participate in the ride. "We have about 20 riders from Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas," he said.
The president of the college used to work in Washington and encouraged about 25 riders from the college to register for the event. Woolverton, who is an avid bike rider and a banker, jumped in to join the Texan team.
The cyclists have five days to complete the ride. They'll bike roughly 60 miles each day, said Steve Bozick, one of the event organizers. (Click here to see an interactive map of their route.)
The organizers will also provide the bikers with breakfast and dinner from local businesses at every pit stop, said William Miller, chairman of event. "Redspoke helps small towns every mile of the way," he said.
Event organizers also enlisted the help of the Overlake Civil Air Patrol, which loaded trucks and guarded the bicycles as the riders ate breakfast and prepared for their journey.


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Families moved into FEMA sponsored temporary housing in the Eatontown section of Fort Monmouth this week. The apartments are on the grounds of the Suneagles Golf Course.
To see photos of the inside of an apartment there, visit Future of Fort Monmouth, the most trusted source for news on Fort Monmouth's redevelopment.


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Tony Romo has finally returned to the football field this past Sunday for the first time since April after having surgery.
Romo has been in Southern California working hard, making sure that he is stronger then he was last season.
The Cowboys QB has even changed his diet just to make sure that he moves faster on the field. The only thing Romo believes he has to work on now is to make sure that he is mentally ready when preseason start.
The team and the city of Dallas expects him to have a great year, after having extended his contract for another six years for $108 million dollars.
Some people think that is a lot of money for a quarterback that only has one playoff win since he has been in the league, but I guess they have that much faith in him this year.
One thing that Romo does to his advantage and it's very important on the field is great chemistry with his players. His offense believes in his play making ability just like Romo Believes in them.
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FDA Announces Plans For Public Nanotechnology Meeting
This month, the FDA has announced it will convene a meeting this fall to collect information about the latest developments in nanoscale technologies in FDA regulated products. The FDA wants to increase its understanding and awareness about nanotechnology and its impact on products currently being developed, including cosmetics, foods, and medical devices. The federal agency is also looking to see where they can best address issues that may be inhibiting the use of nanotechnology in medical product development. The FDA has created a webpage with more information about its NanoTechnology Interest Group (NTIG) at www.fda.gov/nanotechnology/.
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A 17-year-old Clearfield Township girl is receiving psychiatric care at a treatment facility in Pittsburgh after she admitted to investigators that she deliberately set three fires in just over a week's time at her family's farm on Shuler Road.
The girl, who was not identified because she is a juvenile, is charged with three counts of endangering a person, two counts of risking or causing a catastrophe, seven counts of recklessly endangering another person, two counts of criminal mischief and one count of agricultural vandalism.
The first fire at the Snyder family farm April 9 burnt down the Snyder's barn and killed 70 pigs. The flames also destroyed several out buildings and various pieces of equipment, according to state police.
The second fire April 10 destroyed the girl's family home. A little more than a week later, a third fire April 19 damaged another residence on the property.
Authorities said they focused their investigation on 17-year-old after speaking to the girls' parents on Friday.
The teen was taken to a psychiatric facility, where she admitted to the staff over the weekend that she was responsible for all three fires.
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Earthquakes in the daytime.
Sprinkles increasing to a steady drizzle in the evening.
Despite these obstacles, nothing was going to negatively impact the fifth annual Rose-Hulman Twilight Meet on Friday at the William M. Welch Track and Field Complex.
The non-scored meet ended after 10 p.m., but every scheduled event took place.
"This is a good meet for us," Rose track coach Larry Cole said late Friday night. "We've got 10 different schools represented … and no earthquakes."
Yes, the ground shaking occurred earlier Friday. That's something Rose-Hulman senior Sue Nickol of Solon, Ohio, won't soon forget. But there's a significant personal event she'll remember even longer — a victory in the women's 1,500-meter run in her final home meet.
"It was pretty awesome," Nickol admitted. "I was really excited… I was in third most of the race. With about 800 [meters] left, me and the DePauw girl [Julie Theibert] passed the Franklin girl [Kristi Brown]. At 300, I started kicking and I ended up beating the DePauw girl."
Nickol's time was 5 minutes, 0.17 seconds, just missing her goal of breaking the 5-minute mark.
"It gives me a goal for next week, I guess," Nickol said, maintaining an upbeat mood.
Nickol was referring to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference championships next Friday and Saturday at Anderson.
"That [victory] was great for Sue," Cole emphasized. "She's worked hard her whole career and she ran her best race in her final home meet. I'm really proud of her."
Nickol wasn't the only Rose-Hulman winner Friday. Others were sophomore Tyler Kreipke (men's 3,000-meter steeplechase), sophomore Travis Vanderberg (men's javelin), sophomore Katie Moorhead (women's javelin) and freshman Anastasia Tarpeh (women's 200 meters).
Runner-up finishers for Rose were freshman Donna Marsh (women's triple jump), Tarpeh (women's 100), senior Janel Belton (women's discus) and sophomore Jared Stermole (men's shot put).
A few Indiana State athletes competed unattached. Among those winners were Major Clay (men's high jump) and Jon Lautzenheiser (men's long jump).
The top-five places in each event appeared in Saturday's Tribune-Star.
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• Boxing note — The Indiana Junior Olympic amateur boxing tournament will take place next weekend inside Ryves Youth Center at Etling Hall, 1356 Locust St.
Matches will start at 4 p.m. Saturday (doors open at 3 p.m.) and noon next Sunday (doors open at 11 a.m.).
Two-day adult general-admission tickets cost $15 each, while two-day tickets for children under 12 are $7.50. One-day adult tickets are $10 and one-day children tickets are $5.
For ticket and additional information, call Ryves Youth Center director Jim Edwards at (812) 235-1265 in the daytime Monday through Friday.
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Brian Solomon, Forbes Staff
In the market for market news.
New York City Mayor and prominent billionaire Michael Bloomberg stepped into the national election season in a big way on Wednesday, promising an "eight figure" spending campaign in the final three weeks before November 6th. As my colleague Ryan Mac wrote yesterday, Bloomberg spending upwards of $10 million would put him in elite company: only two other billionaires, conservatives Sheldon Adelson and Harold Simmons, have donated as much to political causes this cycle.
Bloomberg's announcement raises the obvious question: is this his first step in positioning to run for President in 2016, or would he rather sit back and be the kingmaker of the center? Both paths are possible. Remember, Bloomberg's term as mayor of New York City ends in 2013. As of the recent release of the Forbes 400, his estimated net worth was $25 billion—making him the 10th-richest person in the U.S.
We've seen how that kind of money can influence politics. Adelson, who first popped onto the national radar when he bankrolled Newt Gingrich's bid in the Republican presidential primaries, pledged to donate up to $100 million if necessary to defeat President Obama. So far, he has spent over $36 million backing Republican candidates and PACs. That's pennies to a billionaire, but it allows Adelson to exert influence over issues he cares about, namely Israel and the "socialization" of America.
Bloomberg's spending is no different in purpose—only in the causes he champions. He switched from Democrat to Republican before running for mayor in 2001, but subsequently left that party to become an Independent in 2007. In his statement on Wednesday, Boomberg announced he would target issues like gun control, education reform, and gay marriage. He has been a vocal advocate for all three in the past.
"The Mayor has always stepped forward to back candidates that are willing to cast aside party politics, and candidates who are willing to stand up to special interests to make the right decisions for the people they represent," said Howard Wolfson, who will oversee the spending as Bloomberg's deputy mayor for government affairs and communications.
With Bloomberg's sizable wallet, his efforts could match or exceed those of Adelson and other major political donors in the coming years. But Bloomberg's independent political leanings could mean money streaming into campaigns for politicians in the middle, rather than on one particular extreme. Reports already say that he will be supporting candidates ranging from Missouri Democratic Senator Clare McCaskill, Massachusetts Republican Senator Scott Brown, and Maine Independent senate-hopeful Angus King.
Of course, despite the influence Bloomberg can have simply writing checks, he may decide to personally jump into the ring. He has long been rumored as a potential candidate for president, but has never actually stepped into that fray. Could this spending, on the eve of a major election, be his launching pad into the 2016 presidential race? A spokesperson for Mayor Bloomberg's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the possibility.
"It's critically important that we have elected officials in Washington, Albany, and around the nation who are willing to work across party lines to achieve real results. I've always believed in the need for more independent leadership," Bloomberg said in his statement, going on to say that's why he would be supporting certain candidates. But that stated rationale could just as easily work as justification for his own presidential run.
Perhaps this timely announcement is Bloomberg flexing his muscles and testing the waters for a planned run. By inserting himself into the political conversation, he's certainly drawing attention to his independent ambitions and potentially making a play for the bipartisan center of the country. Either way, Bloomberg's worth keeping an eye on going forward.
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this is cool!!! Where do I sign up to campaign for Mr. Bloomberg for President???
Can we also get some independents to run for the House and Senate seats?????
Note to Mr. Bloomberg – for the sake of our country, take this step. It will be difficult, as you will have the bulls eye on you of both the "established" parties AND the whole of the political elites in DC – BECAUSE they know we have to change and don't want it as it will shut down their gravy train!!!
we havent heard the final decision yet from mr. bloomberg, if he announces his candidacy, i say why not. he has the capability of leading our country and also resources. for now lets just wait and watch for further announcements.
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I would vote for Bloomberg in a heartbeat, hes got his principles and is not influenced in the least by lobbyist and special interests
Only in New England East coast or California could Bloomberg be considered a moderate. It is telling that this "progressive" Democrat became a "Republican" Just long enough to get into office. This guy is the ultimate big government individual liberty hater. Bloomberg would love to micromanage the daily lives of all Americans just as he does in New York. Let's see to it that he goes back to private life and runs his company and leaves the rest of us out of his social engineering plans.


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New York Giants
Corey Webster - #23 - CB
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|Vacherie, LA
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Giants rout Eagles in Reid's expected finale
Eli Manning threw five TD passes in the Giants' 42-7 win over Philadelphia on Sunday in what might have been Andy Reid's final game as the Eagles' coach.
Personnel changes coming for the Giants
Expect the Giants to shave some salaries and allow some veterans, like OT David Diehl, to walk in the offseason.
Week 17 playoff scenarios
Seeding is up for grabs in the AFC, while five teams fight for two spots in the NFC playoffs in Week 17.
NFC East Spin cycle: Setting up a D.C. showdown
The Giants can't win the NFC East. But the Redskins and Cowboys both have a shot to claim the division, and they both could make the postseason.
Ravens rout Giants to win AFC North
Joe Flacco threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns, and the Ravens defeated the Giants 33-14 Sunday to capture their second straight division crown.
Are Giants looking past Kenny Phillips?
Could these be the final few games in Kenny Phillips' Giants career? Don't rule it out.
Scout's Notebook: Giants SS Stevie Brown
Nolan Nawrocki breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Giants rising unsung secondary star Stevie Brown.
Cruz visits home of Giants fan, 6, killed in Conn.
Giants WR Victor Cruz has visited the home of the 6-year-old Connecticut shooting victim who was buried in a replica Cruz jersey.
Week 16 playoff scenarios
First-round byes and playoff spots are up for grabs in Week 16. See how it can happen in the playoff scenarios.
NFC East Spin cycle: Three-team race in NFC East
The NFC East is a logjam at the top: The Redskins, Cowboys and Giants are all at 8-6 with two weeks left to settle things.
Falcons make statement by shutting out Giants
Julio Jones caught two of Matt Ryan's three TD passes and the Falcons handed the Giants their first regular-season shutout since 1996.
Giants counting on more from their rookies
The Giants most likely will need a few of their rookies to step up as the games are getting more important.
Don't sleep on these Ravens just yet
The Ravens might look like they are in turmoil right now, but they have the character and wherewithal to come out of it stronger in the playoffs.
Key matchup: Falcons running game vs. Giants run defense
In Wednesday's key matchup, we look ahead to the Week 15 battle between the Falcons and the Giants in Atlanta.
Week 14 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Cam Newton, Stevie Brown and David Wilson as its Players of the Week.
A person familiar with the deal says Webster has re-worked his contract for the 2013 season with the Giants.||||||| NFL Network first reported the agreements and said Webster took a $3 million pay cut. He had a disappointing 2012 season and will earn $4 million in the final year of his contract.
Webster is inactive for the New York Giants game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.||||||| It is the third straight game Webster will miss with a left knee injury. He'll be replaced by Kevin Dockery.
The NFL has fined Redskins receiver Santana Moss and Webster $5,000 apiece for their tussle during last week's game. he league announced the discipline on Friday.||||||| Moss and Webster struck each other in the head during the second quarter of New York's 23-17 victory over Washington on Sunday. Webster knocked Moss's helmet off. Both were assessed personal foul penalties on the play.
Webster started in place of Sam Madison on Sunday in the Super Bowl.||||||| Webster's interception of Brett Favre in overtime in the NFC championship game set up the winning field goal. Webster started three games in the regular season and had 14 tackles and one interception.
Webster was in the Giants' starting lineup Sunday for their playoff game at Dallas due to a pulled stomach muscle to Sam Madison.||||||| Webster capitalized on Madison's absence last week. He had an interception and a fumble recovery while starting for Madison in the wild-card win over Tampa Bay.


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Night Visitor
It's about 7:30 pm and Durry is cooking some chicken on the grill. This little guy stood on his legs behind the wall to see what was going on. He stayed. Durry went in for a handful of peanuts, I went in for the camera. He stayed and ate peanuts. Sorry about the bright eyes. Red eye reduction doesn't seem to work on animals.


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Cross Sofa by Elvis Pennetuzzo
The "Cross" Sofa designed by Elvis Pennetuzzo is probably the most versatile yet. It's made from four pieces, 3 of them are white and one is red, and they perfectly combine like puzzle pieces to create a very nice sofa.
The pieces are actually very simple and minimalist and the result is exceptional. It's definitely an unusual design. But in order to adapt to the ever-changing world that we live in we have to start with little things like this one. The sofa is very challenging by letting the user use his imagination and creativity to form new shapes. This way he never gets bored of the sofa.
Another great advantage is that when it's not used, the sofa can just be packed up to save some space. Then, whenever it's needed, whether it's for guests or just for fun, in a few seconds it's ready for use. It's a very fun piece of furniture with a very nice color contrast.


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Are you, or someone you know, looking for a job?
Check out these local jobs posted recently online at Patch, AOL Jobs and Craigslist.org. Click on the job title to view the posting.
Leslie's Poolmart: Assistant Store Manager
Substitute Teacher Service: Personal Care Assistant
C.R. England: Truck Driver - CDL
Corinthian Colleges: President
PawsPlus: District Manager
Wells Fargo: Personal Banker
Highway Transport Chemical: CDL-A Owner Operator
St. Mary Medical Center: Tumor Registrar
Marten Transport: Regional Company Truck Driver
CareersUSA: Call Center Agents
Title Insurance Agency: Administrative Assistant
Air Quality Improvement Company: Company Sales Represenative
Holistic Home Philly: Maid
More area jobs:
Automotive Service Advisor/Manager
HVAC Service/Installation Mechanic
How to get a free job listing on Patch
First, click the bolded "Announcements" link under the "News" tab at the top of any page.
Then click "Add an Announcement" on the right-hand side of the page.
From there, enter a title and whatever body information you want about the open position.
(Editor's Note: Job listings were posted between Feb. 3 and Feb. 19, 2013. Some positions may have been filled.)


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Forbes magazine estimates Tennessee men's basketball has increased in value from $12.7 million to $15.5 million over the last year, raising the program from the nation's 18th-most valuable men's program last season, to the 14th-most valuable in 2013.
In a ranking released this week, Forbes reported UT's basketball profits have risen from $6.9 million to $8.8 million over the last year.
The program's overall value is up 22 percent.
According to Forbes, "The team's surge in value is partially tied to academic contributions that totaled $6.4 million last year, but those payments will soon cease as Tennessee's athletic department attempts to stabilize its budget."
Louisville remains college basketball's most valuable men's team, worth $38.5 million, up from $36.1 million last year.
Louisville is followed by Kansas (worth $32.9 million), North Carolina ($32.8 million) and Kentucky ($32.1 million) and Ohio State ($23.1 million).
UK is the only other SEC program appearing on Forbes' top-20 list.
Much of Tennessee's value is tied to attendance numbers at Thompson-Boling Arena, which remains among the nation's best. According to UT, the Vols finished sixth in attendance this season, averaging 17,395 tickets sold over 16 games.
Brendan F. Quinn covers Tennessee men's basketball. Follow him at http://Twitter.com/BFQuinn
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01/11/11-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire
"Well, publish and be damned to you. And to the Watch. We gave no order to—" [said Lord de Worde]
"I expect you didn't," said William. "I expect you said 'make it so' and left the details to people like Pin and Tulip. Bloody hands at arm's length." — Terry Pratchett, The Truth, pg 292.
When Jared Lee Loughner opened fire on a group of Representative Gabrielle Giffords' constituents, it was not on the orders of anyone specific, but it was after more than two years of demonization coming from within the Right that had been largely ignored and rarely denounced from within the Conservatives of the United States. Right now, there is a push to mitigate the damage done to the Conservatives by Loughner's actions, but it is not likely to succeed. The extreme and violent rhetoric has been seen to have come from the Right, and the American public are not going to be dissuaded from saying that enough is enough.
That it took the deaths of six- including a nine year old girl- to bring this nation to this point is horrific. Now the question is, was this act by Loughner a Kent State or a Fort Sumpter?
There are those on the Right who are trying to push back. They are trying to link Jared Lee Loughner to the Left using often flimsy evidence and Glenn Beck talking points. Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center feels that it may be difficult to directly link Loughner to the Right, but his rhetoric is that of the Right.
Yesterday, LGR looked at how Loughner's beliefs matched up with those of Ron Paul on the Gold Standard, and various people on the Right with regards to the PC Thought Police. I forgot one detail- the destruction of the Contitution.
For as much as the Tea Party and the Right wants to wrap themselves up in the Constitution, they do a good job of advocating the repeal of much of it. For instance, this from Talking Points Memo regarding the repeal of the 17th Amendment:
The "Repeal The 17th" movement is a vocal part of the overall tea party structure. Supporters of the plan say that ending the public vote for Senators would give the states more power to protect their own interests in Washington (and of course, give all of us "more liberty" in the process.) As their process of "vetting" candidates, some tea party groups have required candidates to weigh in on the idea of repeal in questionnaires. And that's where the trouble starts.
How about the attempt to repeal all or part of the 14th Amendment? Here is an interview between TPM and John McCain:
TPMDC asked, "Do you support the Minority Leader's push for hearings into the repeal of birthright citizenship?"
"Sure, why not?" McCain said briefly.
"Do you support the idea itself?"
"I support the idea of having hearings," McCain said.
"Do you have a problem with the 14th amendment?" another reporter asked.
"You're changing the constitution of the United States," McCain said. "I support the concept of holding hearings."
"I support the concept of holding hearings," McCain repeated, turning to the rail car conductor.
"Let's go!" he snapped.
"I don't have anything to add to that."
While many who advocate for these ideas know that it is impossible to really repeal those, and it would be a major mess to do so, there is always that one mind who thinks that if it does not happen, then they government is not listening, and violence is called for. Potok of the SPLC was quoted by TPM as having said:
"When you look at the Internet material he purportedly produced, the first impression you get is that the 22-year-old now in custody for the shooting of 19 people in Tucson was completely out of his mind, or at least mildly deranged. His writings will be virtually impossible for most people to understand, what with his references to unexplained numbers, his fondness for weird syllogisms, his unexplained references and his apparent semi-literacy."
"At this early stage, I think Loughner is probably best described as a mentally ill or unstable person who was influenced by the rhetoric and demonizing propaganda around him. Ideology may not explain why he allegedly killed, but it could help explain how he selected his target."
The rhetoric has been to the extreme, and it has caused so many problems. While there has been some of this on the Left, often that has been condemned and squashed within hours or a day of it having been said. LGR played its part in putting a lid on the extreme rhetoric and calls for violence within the LGBT Community.
Those on the Right did not give the order, but they played a part in creating a situation where this happened. The reason why it was hard- impossible in fact- for the Right to blame Al Gore for the shooting at the Discovery Channel's headquarters is because he never used militaristic rhetoric to defend the need for global climate change legislation the way that the Right have used it to defend their beliefs in the destruction of the Constitution, the return of the gold standard, and the abolition of the 'PC Thought Police'.
There is a perception now that those who are violent on the Right have the tacit blessing of their side while those who are violent on the Left do not.
If the Right wants to make amends now, the best thing is to change the rhetoric, tone it down, and discuss these issues like a rational person.


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For three years, the Racine Public Library has been trying to collect all of the Little Golden Books, but they were still missing 420 books until six weeks ago.
Chris Terry, a resident, said his wife, Angela, came home from the library and told him about the incomplete collection. Surprised, the couple has been working to change that – one Little Golden Book at a time.
Little Golden Books were published in Racine by the Western Publishing Company until 2001 when Random House purchased the rights to the books.
Chris and Angela Terry have donated 100 books from their own personal collection, scoured garage sales and auction websites, and one of Chris' co-workers even found some at an antique shop in Kenosha. Now, of the almost 1,110 Little Golden Books printed, they are only missing 180 of them and they've also collected duplicate copies – one set that can be circulated and another that can be put on display.
"I loved reading these books as a kid and I love knowing the history of these books," he said. "I'm friends with Jessica MacPhail, the director of the library, and we set the goal that we we're going to finish getting the rest of the books and putting together a display."
Darcy Mohr, head of adult and youth services at the Racine Public Library, said as she has helped build the collection she has become aware of the emotional ties people have to the books.
"These were unique books because they were printed at a time when children didn't own books," Mohr said. "These were inexpensive children's books that someone could by for 23 cents."
Terry said that with the help of a $1,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Racine, he's been able to help round out the collection. The reason for doing the project is two-fold, introduce the next generation of readers to the books and preserve the Little Golden Books legacy.
"So many people have been affected by the work here and the books aren't on display yet, they are behind closed doors," Terry said. "I told them I didn't think that was a good idea."
So once the collection is complete, the books that aren't put on the library shelves will be put in a display case using money left to the library from a patron who passed away. When the library received the $2,000, there were restrictions on how the money could be used and officials with the library decided that it could be used to make a custom bookshelf to house the Golden Books. The bookshelf will have a glass covering with pictures of the characters from the back of the book etched in the glass.
Terry said he's been working with Random House and Disney, who own the rights to the characters on the back of the books, to use the likeness of the characters in the etching.
He's also been applying for other grants and he's working with officials from the Racine Civic Center, who said they would donate $1 for each ticket from their six children's shows.
"I had been buying up books that were $1, $2, and $3, but now the ones I still have to buy are $30," Terry said. "We also ran into some unexpected costs like buying plastic sleeve covers for the books and the cost to catalogue them."
The library has a list of books they are still missing on their website.
If you have any of the Golden Books published in Racine that will help complete the collection that you'd like to donate or you'd like to donate cash, please call the Racine Public Library at (262) 636-9217 or email Chris Terry at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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One of the results of the recession is that people have been downsizing into smaller homes and condos. This frees them up from having to pay high utility bills and from taking care of their yards, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks. But, before you take the plunge of moving into a condo, there are a few things to consider. From hiring the right San Diego movers to preparing your budgets and lifestyle changes, it's important to align yourself with what's to come.
Fees and Assessments
Most condo complexes have a monthly fee that each owner pays. These fees pay for the maintenance of the common areas of the building. They pay for lawn care, snow removal, and other maintenance expenses. Since many people move into condos because they do not want to take care of the exterior of the home, the fee is not a big deal. However, these monthly assessment fees vary and some can exceed $1,000. Most of the fees are based on the size of the condo you live in, so a three-bedroom unit will have a higher fee than a small one-bedroom.
There are often one-time fees that each condo board will assess on the members. These are often for repairs or additions. Since exterior areas and common areas often need to be refurbished, they need to be paid for, so the owners of the units cover those expenses. If you live in a condo and a special assessment is requested, you will have to pay it.
Newer condos do not have as many special assessments because they do not need as much repair as older building. Some special assessments might require a few months to pay and some might last a few years. When you decide to purchase a condo, ask if there are any special assessments that are pending.
Close Quarters with Many Neighbors
Remember that when you move into a condo, you are moving into a smaller space where there are a lot of other people. If you are moving from a big house with a big yard, you might be used to privacy, but in a condo, you do not have as much. Many condo organizations actually plan events so that the residents get to know each other. You may not be able to walk around in your underwear in a condo because of the proximity to your neighbors. You might have to adjust a few of your personal habits.
Rules and Regulations
Despite the close quarters and special fees, there are usually several rules and regulations that exist for condo owners. Many have noise regulations, smoking regulations, and other rules that you are required to live with if you move into the building. Some neighbors will act as watchdogs, reporting every little infraction to the condo boards, which can result in warnings or fines depending on the severity of the infraction. It is important to know what the rules are before you purchase your condo, so you are not surprised with rules and regulations that completely inhibit the way that you prefer to live your life.
Despite these facts of living in a condo, many people still choose to live in one. Being able to spend more time doing what you love, rather than taking care of your yard or shoveling snow is a big draw. Many people also love the fact that they can live in a great location, like a waterfront building, without having to pay the millions of dollars that it costs to live on the waterfront. However, it is very important that potential condo owners look at the fees and rules before they make the change.


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Traverse City Record-Eagle
---- — SEATTLE — Jason Aaron Meyer, born March 14, 1974, died in his Seattle home.
Jason was a 1992 graduate of Traverse City St Francis High School. He was a former Army Ranger, journeyman roofer, and publishing company accountant.
Jason is survived by his adoring family: daughter, Lillian of Seattle; parents, Joli (Jim) Bennett of Traverse City and Eugene (Theresa) Meyer of Snohomish, Wash.; sisters, Erika Bramer, Jordan and Danielle Bennett, Sheridan Meyer; brother, Dillan Meyer; grandmothers; four nieces; a nephew; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Jason enjoyed skydiving, making handcrafted furniture, skiing, and spending time with loved ones.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place in Traverse City at a later date.
In remembrance of Jason and in lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the formation of a trust for Lillian in care of Joli Bennett, 4537 Summit View Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684


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WordPress 2.2.3 Released
Wordpress has released version 2.2.3, a security and bug-fix release for the 2.2 series. Since this is a security update, it's recommended that you upgrade immediately. This update only replaces existing files and does not touch the database.
Official Announcement
2.2.3 is a security and bug-fix release for the 2.2 series. Since this is a security release, we suggest you upgrade immediately. Two of the fixes are high priority.
On our Trac you can see the bugs closed and the files changed for 2.2.3.
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The chief of the FBI could use a course in manners.
Even as a feud brews between federal officials and the NYPD over whether police were kept up to date about the Yemeni underwear bomb plot, FBI Director Robert Mueller repeatedly assured senators in Washington that Police Commissioner Ray Kelly was kept in the loop.
But Kelly on Thursday said it took a week for him to receive specific information.
"As I told Ray," Mueller told the lawmakers a day earlier, "he's always welcome to call."


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Air Force woke up to snow and plenty of bowl scenarios today. The way I see it, the Las Vegas, Poinsettia, Armed Forces and New Mexico Bowls all are in play.
The reps from bowls with Mountain West Conference ties meet with representatives from each bowl-eligible program this week in Vegas. But there are plenty of dominoes that still need to fall – starting with whether TCU gets a BCS bid (looks like the Frogs will). The next biggest domino is how the Falcons finish next weekend at BYU. Like I wrote last night, that game is monstrous for Air Force.
Some links:
My game story on Saturday night's 45-17 victory over UNLV; my sidebar on sophomore tailback Asher Clark's breakout game and my notebook, which touches on the offensive line, kicker Erik Soderberg and more, both can be found at this link; David Ramsey's sidebar on quarterback Tim Jefferson; Ramsey's column about how it's time for the Falcons to beat a winner; and my 3 Headlines video.
Also, here's the take on the game from the Vegas side, where speculation about Mike Sanford's future increases.
Finally, Air Force hockey tied Holy Cross Saturday night, 2-2.


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Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program
(formerly known as the Health Professional Recruitment Incentive Program)
During the 2012 Legislative Session, Governor Dennis Daugaard introduced legislation to enhance the recruitment of healthcare professionals to facilities across South Dakota. SB 176 was signed by the Governor on March 1, 2012, establishing the Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program..
The signed legislation provides a $10,000 payment to eligible health professionals who complete a three-year, full-time service commitment. The health professional must enter into a three-way contract between the employing facility and the state. Eligible facilities must be located in a community with a population of 10,000 or less.
|Eligible occupations
|Eligible facilities
|Dietitian or Nutritionist
|South Dakota licensed:
|Nurse (LPN or RN)
|Occupational therapist
|Nursing homes
|Respiratory therapist
|Federally certified home health agencies
|Laboratory technologist
|Chemical dependency treatment facilities
|Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities
|Physical therapist
|Community support providers
|Community mental health centers
|Medical technologist
|ESRD facilities
|Radiologic technologist
|Community health centers (FQHCs)
- The 2014 Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program is now open and applications are currently being accepted.
- Applications must be printed, signed and submitted to:
South Dakota Department of Health
Office of Rural Health
600 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Fax: 605-773-5683
- Frequently Asked Questions
- For any additional information, please contact the South Dakota Office of Rural Health, 1-800-738-2301 or 605-773-2679.