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Issues involving voter identification, tax reform, programs for troubled juveniles, educational reform, illegal immigration possibly — and, of course, jobs — will face area members of the N.C. General Assembly after they return to Raleigh today.
But Rep. Sarah Stevens of Mount Airy believes one of the biggest changes for the state Legislature will involve the presence of a governor from the same political party as that now in control of both the N.C. House and Senate.
"The governor just wouldn't work with us," Stevens said of Democrat Bev Perdue, who often was at odds with her and other Republican lawmakers — especially on budgetary issues. "It was like almost a constant battle," added Stevens, whose House District 90 includes Surry County and parts of Wilkes County.
It is debatable as to whether having the top levels of state government representing the same party — thus curtailing healthy opposition — is healthy. Yet Stevens believes the emergence of Republican Gov. Pat McCrory will streamline operations overall, especially when budget cuts are needed.
"I'm excited that we'll be working with him," the Mount Airy attorney added of the new governor she believes will be more receptive to legislative objectives. "It's nice that we'll all be working on the same page."
McCrory has assembled a staff to focus of the core state government services of interest to citizens, Stevens said. "People are going to be treated like customers when they call the state."
Republicans took control of the N.C. Legislature in 2010 for the first time in more than an century and Stevens said 30 new GOP freshmen are now joining its ranks.
The General Assembly will begin a regular session today, but it is limited to electing officers, adopting rules and other organizational matters. Lawmakers then will adjourn and reconvene on Jan. 30 to being pursuing legislative agendas.
Their last session ended in July.
East Honor Planned
Shirley Randleman — who'll be representing Surry County in the Senate due to the untimely death of Don East of Pilot Mountain last fall — said one of her first orders of business will be honoring the man she's replacing.
East was seeking his eighth Senate term when he died on Oct. 22 from a blood clot after back surgery at Forsyth Medical Center.
Randleman, a Wilkesboro resident and former Wilkes clerk of court who'd earlier decided not to seek re-election to her 94th District House seat, was tapped by area GOP leaders to replace East on the ballot two days before the November election.
She plans to introduce a measure honoring East's service "early on" in this General Assembly session, and already has consulted with the late lawmaker's daughter regarding that gesture.
"We owe that to Sen. Don East," said Randleman, whose 30th District Senate territory includes Surry, Wilkes and Stokes counties.
Rep. Darrell McCormick also has served parts of Surry County in the House in the past, which is no longer the case due to redistricting.
Jobless Benefits Face Cut?
Aside from the East measure, efforts to generate more jobs for North Carolinians were mentioned by Randleman as the first priority for legislators this term. "The economy and jobs — that's paramount," she said, especially for Northwest North Carolina.
Stevens added that both McCrory and many of the General Assembly members are "business-minded," which should aid in this regard.
While the fiscal cliff debate in Washington has caused uncertainties for state governments concerning federal allocations for various programs, Stevens and Randleman seem to favor Raleigh distancing itself from Washington as much as possible.
"If we take the money, we've got to do this and that," Stevens said of the associated requirements for participation in federal programs, mentioning No Child Left Behind as one example. "They come with strings."
However, one budget concern cited by Randleman which the state might not find it easy to walk away from involves $2.4 billion it owes to the federal government in jobless benefits assistance. The state had to borrow that sum from Uncle Sam during the recession due to insurance taxes paid by businesses being outstripped by rising numbers of unemployed persons.
"That has to be addressed," Randleman said of the "astronomical debt" involved and the need to find some way to pay it back, "because we owe that money."
One possible solution embraced by a legislative committee would involve slashing maximum weekly benefits to recipients from $535 to $350 and trimming how long they can be received from 26 weeks to 13 to 20 weeks.
Voter ID
Requiring voters to produce photo identification at the polls is another measure looming on the horizon.
"I think voter ID will definitely come up," Stevens said of a need to attack voter-impersonation fraud during elections.
"I think we'll discuss voter ID this year," Randleman agreed.
Such a law previously was passed by the Republican Legislature, in 2011, only to be vetoed by Gov. Perdue.
A survey by Elon University last spring found that three-fourths of the state's residents support voter ID, although some Democrats believe it could prevent legitimate voters from casting ballots.
The issue is expected to be considered in the early stages of this General Assembly session.
Illegal Immigration
Stevens and Randleman differ somewhat in their opinions on dealing with illegal immigration.
The representative from Mount Airy anticipates "more discussion" on that issue. "You'll probably see some more of those bills."
In the absence of activity by the federal government toward reform, states including Arizona have adopted their own anti-illegal immigration measures. The U.S. Supreme Court later struck down part of Arizona's plan.
Yet Stevens thinks there are portions of it which North Carolina could embrace, "to make it less amicable for them (illegals) to be here."
Randleman anticipations some discussion on that matter by state lawmakers, but says a cautious approach is warranted.
"You don't want to hurt people who have come here and complied with the rules," she said, and then get penalized by the misdeeds of those who arrive illegally. Randleman also cited the need to avoid actions that could harm agricultural interests dependent on their labor.
"It's a very fine line."
Stevens also acknowledged that North Carolina's ultimate stance largely will depend on how Washington handles the issue.
Education, Tax Reforms
Educational reform also is on Randleman's radar screen.
The objective is rewarding good teachers and eliminating bad teachers, she explained.
"There was some movement last year to do some educational reforms and I think we'll see that continue."
Tax reform is another area Randleman believes will be addressed this year, aimed at making taxation in North Carolina less complicated and removing loopholes.
McCrory also has taken aim at the higher rates for income, corporate and sales taxes compared to other states, saying they put North Carolina at a competitive disadvantage.
Juvenile Services
Another concern for Stevens will be matters affecting children in need, especially due to recently being named to chair a House judiciary committee dealing with criminal and family law.
"I think a big part of my approach this year will be juvenile services."
This will include taking a look at laws related to juveniles, namely those dealing with abuse and neglect of children — "to find a better way for that system to work," Stevens continued.
She also wants to see an expansion of a program called Tar Heel Challenge, designed to get youths who have dropped out or been expelled from school back on the right track. Operated by the National Guard, it has been described as a mixture of boot camp and high school.
"Children falling through the cracks have to volunteer for this program," the local representative said of the 22-week session involved.
It is now costing $1 million a year and has the capacity for 250 students annually, with Stevens saying that 85 percent of participants are "on the straight and narrow" afterward.
Allocating more money to serve greater numbers could be accomplished by redirecting funds from other programs, Stevens said. "It won't necessarily be an added expense."
While some areas of the state budget can be cut, there is a need to identify programs that are effective and "put them on steroids," Stevens said.
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"A fantastic listen"
This book kept me interested into the very end. I am not a person who picks apart a book on its technical details but by the pure enjoyment of the read. I am sure there are parts which are not up to the other Star Trek writes, but I still enjoyed it considerably. Having it narrated by William Shatner was a bonus and added to the books quality. I will be listening too all the books in this series.
"A Great Ride"
I have to begin by saying that I am not a connoisseur of Star Trek novels (this is my first). I've enjoyed the shows and movies, but haven't looked for deep philosophy or meaning far beneath the surface...interesting characters, fun stories, some exicting missions, a compelling view of the human condition...that's what Star Trek is to me. With that proviso I have to say that this audiobook was GREAT! Indeed there was NO character development, dots from previous Star Trek stories were connected and, yes, Shatner sounded a little silly as Data. But it was a great ride! There was suspense, excitement, surprise...all the right emotional notes were hit, and Shatner's performance of the abridged story was just perfect. No one else could have been as convincing as he was. Yes, it highlighted the invincibility of James T. Kirk, but isn't that part of what we love about Star Trek, the larger-than-life aspects of so many of the characters? "The Return" hits all the right notes without being unduly pretentious or compromising anything that makes Star Trek so enjoyable and fun. The production is impecible and the length is just right so your commute can be a little less boring for a day or two. Beam aboard for the ride and you won't be sorry!
"Kirk through Shatner's Eyes"
and it is wince-inducing. This is a sub-par Star Trek novel. In fact it sounds like a slightly longer version of fanfic that you can find online. The plot is thin and there is zero character development.
It gets two stars because it's amusing to here Shatner give voice to Data.
"Kirk Saved By Shatner at the Price of Quality"
After the Ashes of Eden, I was motivated to try out more of the Kirk books by Shatner, but I was very disappointed by The Return. The beginning is interesting, and I?ll accept the premise, which is a bit weak, but the story evolves into the lowest common denominator ST novel. There are so many good ST writers out there who set the bar high, this is not one of them. As the story went on, it became a series of dots from STNG and STV just being connected. Most troublesome was ease and almost dismissive way any troubles Kirk found himself in could be overcome with little or no effort on his part, just a single sentence from the narrator (which after all is Shatner coming to the rescue of Kirk I guess). I at least expected to see some team work and classic ST interdependence to solve problems, but not here. Kirk is out on his own (with the narrator) and nothing can stop him.
"Shatner's Best By Far"
I really didn't care for the movie "Star Trek-Generations". I'll go as far as saying that I like Star Trek 5 even better than "Generations"
I didn't like the way they killed off Kirk. If Spock, Scotty and Bones can still be alive in the future during STNG, why not Kirk? This book should have been the next movie in the Star Trek franchise after Generations. It picks up right after the events of that movie and it's no cheesy resurrection story, it was well thought out and executed. This is one of the top two best Star Trek audio books of all time by any author.(Go ahead and look it up)
The sound effects and music really add to the experience and Shatner does a good job with the different voice characterizations. A must listen for any Star trek fan.
"I should have known better"
Story was predictable with far too many plot holes. Shatner's performances are always a bit campy but he reaches new heights in this reading. I'm a long time Star Trek fan who grew up on TOS and even I had a hard time listening to this.
The idea of visiting the Borg homeworld was novel but coul dhave been done much better
"Wanted it to be great"
A novel by Shatner, read by Shatner, about Shatner. William Shatner brings every major character from every StarTrek franchise together for this story, but it just never all falls in to place. Every woman Kirk/Shatner encounters wants to sleep with him and the story turns narcissistic. He tries to get poetic when he describes worlds and settings, but it just sounds like someone piling words together.
StarTrek: The Genisis Wave.
Shatner has a great voice and being that the story revolved around Kirk, his narration and dialog was perfect for the book.
One of the main characters gets captured by the Borg, and then the Borg ship goes in to warp. The phrase "he has gone where no man….has gone before" is uttered.
"I'm a Star Trek fan, but..........."
We, in our family, are Star Trek fans. However, this story just did not hold my interest.
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"Well Done!"
Story and plot was well written and closely matches Star Trek storyline. A must for any Star Trek fan. Shatner is awesome!
"James T. Kirk Resurrected"
Smart, Engaging, Great
The fact that James T. Kirk was brought back to life by William Shatner himself after the weak death scene in Star Trek: Generations.
Kirk voiced by William Shatner, everyone else voiced by him doesn't work entirely though.
Kirk Returns!
If you're a Star Trek fan who's dieing for more of Shatner as Kirk, then this is for you!

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Iran continues its pursuit of nuclear capability and resolving the conflict with the Palestinians seems to be as remote as ever.
Domestically, disagreement with the ultra orthodox about serving in the army remains a contentious issue dividing the Israeli society, as does the genuine integration of the Arab minority into Israeli society, let alone the recent economic downturn, and the ever-growing gaps between rich and poor. And this is only a few of the challenges ahead.
Even if Netanyahu seems to be the one with the most realistic chance to form a coalition, Tuesday's results show this is no foregone conclusion.
Even as the ballots were being counted, the parties started informally negotiating the composition of the next government. The next few days and weeks will reveal Netanyahu's preferred partners.
Will he opt for a distinctive right-wing coalition with which he might feel more ideologically comfortable, but will put him on a course of collision with many of Israel's friends around the world?
If such a government decides to expand the building of West Bank settlements and procrastinate -- if not block completely -- any progress on the peace process, it will potentially lead to the isolation of Israel in the international community and to growing tensions with Israel's main ally, the United States.
President Barack Obama, who has already questioned the wisdom of Netahyahu's policies and how well they serve the Israeli national interest, might take a more assertive approach to Israeli policies which he believes also hinder U.S. national interest in the region.
Free from the need to be re-elected and considering Netanyahu's support of his opponent in the U.S. presidential elections, Obama might confront the expected Israeli prime minister's policies more proactively.
Another option open to Netanyahu is to offer either Yesh Atid or the Labor party to join him -- though that would risk a rift with his traditional ultra-orthodox supporters or even parts of his own party.
Alternatively, he might opt to lure parties from both sides of the political map, but this might prove to be way too complex to form, and extremely divisive to preside over, for the duration of the Knesset.


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ATLANTA, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- B2B Workforce, a leading provider of enterprise application and human capital technology solutions for top U.S. companies, will present before the Americas SAP Users Group, Georgia Chapter (ASUG) on Friday, March 1st, at the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta.
Tech and business professionals across a variety of industries will gather at ASUG, the world's largest independent SAP user group representing more than 3,500 companies. Attendees will gain key insights around strategic talent acquisition from Gemma Filliben, vice president of Enterprise Solutions at B2B Workforce, a division of Randstad Technologies.
An expert in talent and solutions in the niche market space of ERP/SAP, Filliben will provide answers to some of the primary concerns many companies face today, such as how to acquire the right talent at the right time, operate at lower costs, improve quality, reduce risk and help align talent and solutions with business goals. Furthermore, Filliben will demonstrate how B2B Workforce's strategic approach can optimize ROI.
"The talent market has changed dramatically over the past few years, increasing the necessity for companies to understand, adapt and implement a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy. ASUG members will learn how to develop tactics for optimizing talent acquisition and syncing integrated strategies with organizational goals," said Tony Smart, vice president of business development, strategy and emerging markets at B2B Workforce. "Many companies will be looking to recruit talent in the hottest jobs for 2013, including business analytics, cloud/mobility and infrastructure, and it is critical that they receive maximum value from their managed resource program and reduce total cost of ownership."
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. - University of North Dakota head women's swimming and diving coach Steve Parsons announced today the award winners from this year's annual end of the season awards banquet.
Most Valuable: Veronica Medon (Jr., Huntsville, Ontario)
- Second straight year voted most valuable
"Veronica had a season to remember this year," Parsons said. "She stepped things up not only in the water, but also out of the pool as a team captain. She has shown her abilities every meet and is a racer at heart. It is great to see her win the MVP award a second straight year."
Newcomer of the Year: Rachael Wessman (Fr., Fargo, N.D.)
"Rachael was a big surprise for the coaching staff," Parsons said. "She is still very raw and has a big upside for improving. Rachael was our fastest sprinter and never shied away from a challenge."
Most Improved: Morgan Lynch (So., Elk River, Minn.)
"Morgan had a shortened season last year due to illness, so this was her first complete season," Parsons said. "She really shined for us this year, breaking three varsity records. She definitely proved worthy of this award."
Mike Haase "Rookie of the Year": Cassidy Tangeman (Fr., Shakopee, Minn.)
"Cassidy won the team's heart with her good nature and off the wall comments throughout the season," Parsons said. "She won the Mike Haase award by a big margin."
Diver of the Year: Megan Keidel (Sr., Bismarck, N.D.)
"There was one diver that stood out from the rest all season and that was Megan," Parsons said. "She was a rock all season, including at the conference meet. When we talked about this award, Megan was a unanimous choice."
The Fighting Sioux women finished the season with a dual record of 7-8 and an eighth-place finish at the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Swimming and Diving Championships, its first ever conference meet as a member of the WAC. Over the course of the season, 23 UND all-time top 10 times/scores were recorded, and a total of seven records fell.
NOTE: The most valuable awards are decided using points scored throughout the dual meet season, Newcomer of the Year, Diver of the Year, and most improved are voted on by the coaching staff, and the Mike Haase "Rookie of the Year" is voted on by the team members.
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Methadone accounted for almost a third of the deaths caused by opioid pain relievers in 2009, even though it was prescribed far less often than other such drugs, government researchers have found.
Researchers writing in last week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report crunched data from the National Vital Statistics System and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The rate of overdose deaths involving methadone in 2009 was more than five times the rate in 1999, they found. The drug accounted for 1.7 percent of the 257 million prescriptions written in 2009 for opioid pain relievers, but it was involved in 31.4 percent of overdose deaths and more than 40 percent of the deaths attributable to use of a single drug.
Methadone has a longer duration of action than other opioids, and it is inexpensive, which may help explain its increasing use since 1999. But it can accumulate in the body to toxic levels, leading to respiratory depression and heart rhythm problems.
"We're not talking about methadone maintenance treatment programs in this data," said Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "All of the evidence suggests that the increase in methadone deaths is related to the increased use of methadone to treat pain. There are plenty of safer alternatives."


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From cracking down pay discrimination to making sure women can get birth control and preventive care with no copay or deductible, President Obama has fought to give women more control over their health and more opportunities.
President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to help women fight back against pay discrimination. He understands that when women are paid less than men for the same work, it hurts the entire family.
President Obama is putting an end to the health insurance company practice of charging women more than men for the same coverage.
Thanks to Obamacare, many insurance plans are beginning to fully cover birth control without co-pays or deductibles as part of women's preventive care—potentially saving women hundreds of dollars every year.
President Obama believes a woman's health care choices are personal decisions, best made with her doctor—without interference from politicians.
President Obama fought back against Republican attempts to defund Planned Parenthood, one of the largest providers of women's health services, including breast and cervical cancer screenings, and birth control. Under Obamacare, health insurance companies now cover recommended preventive care like mammograms and cancer screenings, and are beginning to cover birth control without co-pays or deductibles.
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Everyone's talking about Nadja Bender who walked in everything from Alexander Wang to Tom Ford to Gucci. And the Danish model is really happy to be in Milan, where she walked in yesterday's Fendi show.
Where are you from?
I'm from Copenhagen, Denmark.
Where do you live?
I still live in my apartment on Islands Brygge in Copenhagen.
What time do you usually get out of bed?
It depends. I'm not really a person that can sleep until noon, so around 9 a.m.
Do you have a special routine to prepare for fashion week?
Not really. I try to spend as much time with my boyfriend, family and friends because I know that I'm not going to see them for a while.
What's your favorite bar or restaurant in Milan?
Uh, that I cannot tell you. (laughs) I like to keep it my secret place, the place I slip away to, away from the fashion crowd and madness. But I can say that the restaurants along the canals are great fun at the weekend.
What's your favorite TV show?
That would be "Criminal Minds." I love that show. When I started university, I wanted to study criminology because I was so obsessed with that show.
What's your favorite job to date?
That's a difficult one. One of the craziest shows I've done was Louis Vuitton (fall 2012). They built a whole train. That was really cool.
What's your go-to carry-all bag?
My large Proenza (Schouler) bag. Everything fits in that bag.
Give us a tip for taking the best photo.
Hmm, I like taking photos of my friends, family when they don't know. It makes it more real. Plus, the flash on the iPhone does not make anyone look good.
Converse or Superga?
Converse. Not a question.
Describe your perfect day off.
That would be sleeping late, without my boyfriend having to go to work; a nice breakfast; and then maybe just relaxing, seeing some friends, going to the botanic garden in Copenhagen. I've always had a weakness for stuff like that. In the evening, having dinner with friends and family and maybe going out for drinks after. That's a perfect day.
What's on your iPod shuffle these days?
I like to listen to The Balconies, Eddie Vedder, White Lies, Karen Elson, Tina Dickow, Grimes and Beirut.
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The people and the food. I really love Milan, so there is more than that as well.


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Andy Crouch examines the life of a scientist based on his experience of walking alongside his wife Catherine, an experimental physicist. That relationship has shown him that a life in science is a journey "into a set of virtues," of cultivating a specific character suited to the particular demands of research and investigation. Crouch's hope is to persuade pastors and others in the church to prayerfully support the scientific endeavor as a reflection of God's image in humankind as well as offers some suggestions for ministering to their needs.
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In this series, Kathryn Applegate addresses the concern that randomness implies the absence of God's activity and involvement in the natural world. She begins by clearing up some common misconceptions about the concept of "randomness", and later focuses on the mechanisms of the immune system to demonstrate that God works through random processes to preserve life. Far from being an indication of a "godless" universe, one might conclude that randomness is one of God's favorite mechanisms for creating and sustaining life!
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In this brief series (taken from a 2009 paper), Jennifer Wiseman uses an excerpt from the famous hymn "How Great Thou Art," to explain why the study of God's creation can lead Christ's followers into meaningful worship and overcome the obstacles which impede true praise. Creation as encountered through our senses is pondered by our minds, which flows into wonder-filled songs from the soul. She further explains how knowledge of creation will help Christians to address the moral dilemmas of science, and she encourages all to see the process of scientific inquiry as a means to discover God's truth.
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As an evolutionary biologist I am fascinated by the emergence of cognitive abilities that make us so distinctive from other living species. There are, however, risks in making up evolutionary "just-so" stories to explain the origins of complex human beliefs.
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I was raised in a household of atheists. My parents were card-carrying members of the American Communist Party, and therefore the atheism in my household was quite close to the militant anti-theism of the so-called "new atheists".
Uncertainty is Uncomfortable
Scientists become fairly comfortable with a certain level of uncertainty within scientific data, notes Kathryn Applegate, but that is not the case for most people, especially where faith is concerned
Meditation on Light
I became a scientist because over and over, when I was a child, a teenager, and a college student, I experienced the sheer delight that comes with understanding the amazing physical mechanisms that are at work in our universe.
Stewards of God's (Changing?) World
Interestingly, I find this sort of cynicism about climate change especially prevalent among Christians. Why is this?
A Tough Mind and a Tender Heart
I recently read some published sermons by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. The depth and breadth of his eloquent defense of truth and justice are profoundly inspiring. My favorite of his sermons begins with a verse from Matthew: "Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves."
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Over the next few months, with permission from Yale University Press, BioLogos will offer edited versions of chapters from John Polkinghorne's best books, Belief in God in an Age of Science and Theology in the Context of Science, in order to help readers delve more deeply into some of his most important ideas.
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It is not uncommon to hear voices proclaiming that biology and physics have shown us that—at fundamental levels—nature is random, hence meaningless, purposeless, and without a creator. But how might God work providentially through indeterminate processes? The John Templeton Foundation has provided a generous grant of $1.69 million to support a new research initiative on the theme of Randomness and Divine providence.
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Updated: 05/20/2013 - Two weekends left to catch one great show!
Fountain police are investigating a reported robbery at a Loaf 'N Jug at 7055 Alegre St.
The robbery happened around 9 p.m. Thursday. The store is the same one that was robbed exactly a week ago.
Investigators tell us a man wearing dark clothes walked into the store, pulled out a gun, and demanded money. He then took off on foot.
No one was injured in the robbery.
Police say the suspect only got away with a small amount of cash because the clerk had just cleared the register and put it into a safe.
The suspect is described as a thinner black male about 5-foot-6. He was wearing a dark hoodie, jeans, and dark sunglasses.
Detectives are investigating to find out if the robbery exactly one week ago, around the same time, is connected with this robbery.
They are reviewing surveillance video.
If you have any information about this robbery, you are asked to call Fountain police at 382-8555.
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Have you ever noticed once the winter sets in most people are comfy sitting inside with the family watching movies around the fire,eating popcorn or playing games. Well that gets old, although it's a fairly cheap night in with the gang. Then suddenly our lawns turn from white to blah and from gremlins to warriors we battle our way to sun, sand,music,parties and the smell of barbeques! (beer in hand I might add)
Yes, it's that time of year in Canada where we start to hear the lawn mowers running,the birds chirping and your neighbours spring cleaning their homes.
Then we have the kids who are anticipating or better yet counting down the last days before summer vacation. We've hung up our snow gear to dust off the next seasons attire because it's time to get out and get moving again.
When we think of fun for the family we automatically think money don't we.
Yes money can get you top-notch entertainment but not everything that is fun and educational costs money . Keep in mind not everyone has money to save for family getaways or short jaunts around the city. It also doesn't make sense to pile debt on top of debt if you can't afford it in the first place. The pleasure will be short-lived once the bill arrives… sort of like after Christmas if you didn't budget the money you spent on gifts.
There are alternative ways to have fun without breaking the bank.
You can form a neighbourhood sports team and play sports once a week, go for long walks down the Nature trails or have a party in your back yard. We like to go check out Open Houses/ Homes for Sale in our city to see what others are doing to their homes and get ideas for our own home. This is free and fun because it's something we like to do as a couple. Home Decor and landscaping are topics we both like to explore for free.
Geocaching is also an exciting fun outdoor event that has been getting lots of buzz around the world.
Geocaching is outdoor treasure hunting using a Smart Phone or your GPS device and planned coördinates.With Geocaching you attempt to find the treasure and it's yours. You can even plant a geocache if you want and have people search for it. Yes you are out-of-pocket the cost of the device but it's free sailing after you pay for it with that cash you saved! It's fun for the entire family and it's free. There are currently 1,743,784 active geocaches around the world and 5 million geocachers.
Not convinced yet? Well start the budget if you like the excitement and sounds of the most familiar family tourist destinations in Ontario. If you are a family who loves to go to Niagara Falls ,Marine Land or Canada's Wonderland you know you better save your nickles. These types of trips are great when you plan them ahead of time and save money in the budget. This helps to offset the costs so you don't have to dip into your Emergency Savings or see your credit line grow exponentially.
Keep costs low=planning
We don't have any of our own children (yet) so in the summer we have exchange students at which time we need to be creative when it comes to outdoor fun. Although the students already attend the big attractions in our area as listed above we still like to show them the surrounding area. One place we like to frequent is Webster's Falls in Hamilton, Ontario.
We hike through the park and visit the falls and take loads of pictures and all costing us around $5.00 to park the vehicle plus gas. We make sure we bring plenty of beverages and snacks for us along the way and a lunch if it will be a picnic in the afternoon. You certainly don't want to get caught having to pay tourist prices on food and drink so bring extras just in case. In any case eating in vs eating out even if it is a picnic still saves you about 50% of the costs of convenience. The kids simply love the time we spend at Webster's Falls as it's something they've never seen whilst exploring wildlife, plants, scenery and people.
We also like to visit local parks and beaches and again you mainly pay for parking and gas which is a fun frugal trip out. Keep an eye out for coupons, on-line tickets or in shops that might help drive the cost of your trips down and help save some money in your pocket. The list of free/frugal fun you can have with your family or as a couple is endless. Keep an open mind as there is fun to be had by all. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ideas!
If all else fails have that plan B in place for the big attractions ..Budget for family vacations=planning… so you don't get stuck with a hefty bill.
How to Source out Free and Cheap Outings in your area?
- Talk to your friends and see what they do
- Research on-line, there's a whole world waiting to be discovered
- Call your local City or Tourism Information Outlet ( if you have one) or visit as they have a multitude of magazines you can look through.
Below you can read what some of our Canadian Budget Binder Facebook Fans do with their family for a frugal yet fun outing!
What do you or your family do for fun that doesn't break the bank?
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- Michelle DesRoche: Hike, picnic at the park
Laura Neddo: Go on a picnic,walk your dog,go to the water and feed the birds,go on a hike. and clean up the yard!
Sue Demers Judges:Take them all shopping with me to help out with coupons. Not exactly free, but rewarding and its an outing!
Nicole Ballam: We have a bird sanctuary nearby where the birds eat right out of your hand…the kids love it
Lindsay Threlkeld: We go geocaching (there was an upfront cost for the gps, but now it's free to do!)
Joanna Cheevers: My daughter just loves when I take her to the beach. One of our local beaches has the sand to play in, a park and swings, and a historic carousel which although not free, costs just a nickel a ride.
Kathy Molnar Mahood: The beach and the Peterborough zoo in northern Ontario it's so pretty there and its free except the little train ride you can go on and they have a lot of animals
Edna Mahood: Our local zoo is free, We window shop a lot,Camping
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Tamara Carr: I have a membership to the Canada's game centre and children under 2 can swim for free So that and the park is usually our day out
Jen Peacock: We go to my parents cottage at Crystal Beach…gets a little crowded at times but my Aunt belongs to a beach club near by and we can sometimes go with her and its less crowded. Port Colborne is nearby and that is fun, Niagara Falls is also close. I love picnics…when we're home we sit by the credit river and when we're at the cottage we picnic along the Niagara Parkway. I also love going for walks and jogs. I know it's not free but we go to yard sales every Saturday and we love that! I've gotten a few good bargains… books for my son, a toy lawn mower and Christmas cards…$3
April Christianson: I just got back from an hour-long bike ride with our 4 yr old daughter. I wish we had a bike trailer to take our 10m old but we had a grandma. We are going swimming tomorrow with free passes that we got.
Wendy LeDrew: Park, beach, walk, hike, bike ride, campfire, picnic…sports..like playing a game of catch, baseball, soccer, or volleyball, frisbee…
Sherry Hounsell: Back Yard!
Shelley Ann McInnes Chenier: The beach once the nice weather is back…only cost is gas….
Vicki Holst: I used to take my nieces to an amazing fish store they thought they were going to an aquarium.
Bonnie McCarl Buckley: The hubby and I go searching for old abandoned houses, buildings etc and take our camera , some of them have private property keep out signs up so we avoid those but we have found some pretty cool places
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Fronius expands into China
Inverter manufacturer Fronius plans to launch its subsidiary with a total of twelve employees working in sales, after-sales (Technical Support, Repair Center) and marketing. When the company first started its operations in China, Fronius secured a 1 MW (megawatt) project in Chongming and set up an agency in the country. The next step was to establish a subsidiary.
"We fulfil the requirements of the Chinese market spot on. China has a well-developed market for building-integrated photovoltaics. This is a key area in which we specialise, offering a wide range of products. The core market centres around 1 MW projects, for which the specification of our inverters is ideally suited," explains Knut Wimberger, managing director of Fronius China.
Clear objectives
Fronius has defined clear objectives. The company aims to win a significant share of the market segment for systems up to 5 MW by 2013. This also means developing an outstanding after-sales network within this timescale. An extensive sales partner network is also planned. This will present a major challenge, given the sheer size of China.
"Achieving business success in China isn't necessarily easy, but more and more project owners are recognising the benefits of Fronius inverters. They are easy to maintain, generate a higher yield due to the MIXTM concept and have low losses, to name but a few. The Chinese appreciate the high quality of our products," explains Knut Wimberger.
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Li Junfeng, deputy director of the Energy Research Institute of the NDRC, anticipates that the installed capacity will reach 10 GW by 2015 and 50 GW by 2020. China has already exceeded the original projection of 900 MW for 2011, having achieved 1.4 GW by the end of last year.
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Eastern Eagles (1-1, 1-0) at Wahama White Falcons (2-0, 1-0)
Last Week: Eastern 47-6 win vs. Miller; Wahama 25-12 win at Trimble.
Last meeting between the teams: 2011 Wahama won 69-0 at Eastern.
Current head-to-head streak: Wahama has won 10 straight.
EHS Offense Last Week: 342 rushing yards, 76 passing yards.
WHS Offense Last Week: 128 rushing yards, 147 passing yards.
EHS Offensive Leaders Last Week: QB Joey Scowden (18-207-3 TDs), QB Joey Scowden (8-13-76-TD), WR Alex Amos (3-42).
WHS Offensive Leaders Last Week: RB Kane Roush (8-76), QB Trenton Gibbs (6-11-147-2 TDs INT), WR Wyatt Zuspan (2-68 TD).
EHS Defense Last Week: 166 rushing yards, 26 passing yards.
WHS Defense Last Week: 68 rushing yards, 132 passing yards.
Notes: Wahama has allowed just 2.9 yards per carry this season. Eastern is allowing 5.5 yards per carry this season. September 7, 2001 was the last time Eastern defeated Wahama. Over the past 10 seasons Wahama holds a 31.7 average margin of victory over the Eagles. Eastern's Zach Scowden returned an interception for a touchdown last week. Eastern had two touchdown plays of over 20 yards last week, Wahama had four. Eastern committed nine penalties for 60 yards last week while Wahama committed six penalties for 55 yards. Wahama has won 22 straight regular season contests, including all 17 league games as members of the TVC Hocking Division.
Point Pleasant Big Blacks (2-0) at Lewis County Minutemen (1-1)
Last Week: Point Pleasant 40-2 win at Tolsia; Lewis County 50-0 win vs. Preston.
Last Meeting: Teams have never met.
Current head-to-head streak: None.
PPHS Offense Last Week: 160 rushing yds, 100 passing yds.
LCHS Offense Last Week: 243 rushing yds, 9 passing yds.
PPHS Offensive Leaders Last Week: RB Tylun Campbell (10-114-TD), QB Aden Yates (8-11-100-2TDs), WR Anthony Perry (2-46-2TDs).
LCHS Offensive Leaders Last Week: RB Caleb Butcher (6-120-3TDs), QB Braden Montgomery (1-3-9), WR Skylar Carlton (1-9).
PPHS Defense Last Week: 121 rushing yds, 4 passing yds.
LCHS Defense Last Week: 85 rushing yds, 35 passing yds.
Notes: The Big Blacks have amassed 847 yards of total offense and have also outscored opponents by a 97-2 margin through two weeks of play. Point Pleasant has also won 13 straight regular season contests, including six straight road games and seven of eight away from home. The Minutemen forced five turnovers last week against Preston and scored a pair of touchdowns in a non-offensive capacity. Mark Metzgar had a 49-yard fumble recovery for a TD, and Wilson Harvey had a two-yard TD recovery on a blocked punt. Kicker Chris Santalucia was 5-of-6 on PAT kicks and also booted a 42-yard field goal last week. LCHS also lost a 35-7 decision at University in the season opener.
Federal Hocking Lancers (1-1) at Hannan Wildcats (1-1)
Last Week: Fed Hock 16-14 win vs. Waterford; Hannan 22-20 win vs. Hundred.
Last Meeting: Not available.
Current head-to-head streak: Not available.
FHHS Offense Last Week: 53 rushing yds, 224 passing yds.
HHS Offense Last Week: Not available.
FHHS Offensive Leaders Last Week: RB Delbert Crum (14-82-TD), QB Kyle Jackson (19-34-224-TD), WR Alex Nichols (6-96).
HHS Offensive Leaders Last Week: Individual stats were not received last week.
FHHS Defense Last Week: 131 rushing yds, 26 passing yds.
HHS Defense Last Week: Not available.
Notes: Hannan has scored 22 points in each of its two contests this year, and the Wildcats also defeated Hundred last year in Week 2 by a 22-0 count. After losing 18 straight home games, Hannan has now won two of its last four contests in front of the home crowd. The Lancers received a 26-yard field goal from Terrance Mayle with 3:56 left in regulation last week to earn its first win of the year. Fed Hock lost its Week 1 home opener by a 22-21 count against Alexander. The Lancers haven't won an out-of-state game since 2006, when they defeated Wahama 14-7 in a Week 2 contest at Bachtel Stadium in Mason, W.Va.