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The former Speaker did have a few good, raw-meat applause lines. He called for elimination of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and his prepared response to Evan Bayh's claim that if he creates even a single job he'll have created more than the Obama administration so far was pretty funny. "President Obama has created at least three jobs I know of: Bob McDonnell, Chris Christie, and Scott Brown," he said. "And I can guarantee you, as a historian, that Scott Brown could not have won without Barack Obama."
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The one theme Gingrich flirted with but never quite articulated, and that could help him if he tinkers with it some, is about the responsibility of conservatives and Republican to govern. His talking point about serious approaches to what he called "principled bi-partisanship" on health care and other matters--which didn't go over very well--came across more as a complaint about exclusion and lack of transparency by Democrats. It was a taunt, not a proposed solution. And he can't be serious in suggesting that both parties should govern as equals on health care or anything else when one party control the White House and both chambers of Congress. I seem to remember that the GOP mantra was "elections have consequences" back during the days of Bush/Republican congressional rule; now it's "both parties are equal"? It's also beneath him to toss out silly cracks about the "secular-socialist" machine in power in Washington: Leave that bunk to Glenn Beck in his closing address, which starts in a few minutes.
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The GOP presidential aspirant who can chart a course for doing something other than just complaining, stalling and stopping Democrats, and can instead make specific case for how and why Republicans can do better, has a chance to separate himself from the field. Palin and Huckabee can be expected to be heavy on platitudes, while Romney and Pawlenty may dull their messages with policy wonkery. So if Gingrich can find a theme--like "less is more"--around which to develop a true governing alternative for Republicans that goes beyond saying "no" and trying to shut-down or blow-up the government, he could easily distinguish himself as the candidate who offers more than carping about the nefarious "Obama-Pelosi-Reid" axis, as he lamely did today.
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The Middlebury College men's lacrosse team used a 4-0 run in the fourth quarter against visiting Bates, pulling away for a 7-1 victory at Kohn Field. With the season-opening win, the eighth-ranked Middlebury squad is 1-0 overall and holds a similar NESCAC record. This was the 25th match-up of the two schools as Middlebury holds a sparkling 25-0 record over the Bobcats (1-2, 0-1).
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Giordano's three helpers and Kerr's pair paced Middlebury's scoring, while junior Billy Chapman (Greenwich, Conn.) led all players with eight ground ball pick-ups. First-year player Nate Gaudio (Cheshire, Conn.) picked up the win in net, allowing one goal on seven saves. The lone goal is the fewest allowed by Middlebury since a shut-out 25-0 win over New England College in March of 2004.
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About My Family: I am blessed to have a wonderful husband who works feverishly as the General Manager for the USL Pro Harrisburg City Islanders and as a professional coach and trainer for a local Premier Soccer Club. I swear he never gets to sit down! We have two amazing girls, ages 9 and 12. Our youngest loves dogs, puppies, and playing goalkeeper for her soccer team. She can't wait to stay at a new resort to find all of the hidden Mickeys. She loves all of the thrill rides at the parks and can't wait to conquer Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith now that she is over 48 inches! Our oldest loves anything soccer and her all time best memory was winning the Disney's President Day Festival in February 2012! She is hoping for a repeat this year! She loves trading pins and Vinylmations at the resorts and the parks.
About My Disney Experience: I have attended 7 soccer tournaments at ESPN Wide World of Sports since 2006. I was very fortunate to tag along with my husband's teams for the Disney College Soccer Showcase and am currently traveling with my own children for the Disney President's Day Festival. I have experience traveling to Disney tournaments since my children were ages 3 and 6 and can help you with questions you, or your team may have of taking players, teams, or siblings to tournaments. I have stayed at every level Disney property the tournaments offer and can answer any travel, lodging, and group dining questions!My family has traveled to Walt Disney World at total of 11 times since our children were 18 months and 4 yrs old. Feel free to ask me any vacation questions you have, we love the character dining! My youngest daughter has a severe peanut/tree nut allergy so I can answer your food allergy questions also!
We will be at WDW Dec. 4-8th. I just heard that this is the weekend they are filming the Christmas parade. What exactly does that mean? How much more crowded will things be and will anything be closed because of it.
Hi! If we stay in a WDW Resort timeshare but not as part of the DVC, and we buy a one day ticket to HS, can we also buy the DDP for the entire period of stay? Thanks
Want to surprise my mom on our January trip. Looked at Disney Florist site but not quite what I'm looking for. Any Suggestions? Also I wanted to do the Tommorrowland Terrace dessert party but site says booked for our stay.Should I call and try to book? Thx
Looking to go to Disney April 2014. Looks like websites have changed since I last looked. Where should I look for hotels, prices, packages etc... Info in general....
G'Day! My family of 5 (mum, dad & 3 boys aged 11, 8 & 6) will be travelling to WDW from Australia October 2014. We hope to stay 7 nights at WDW, 5 parks & 2 water parks. What's the best value way to purchase tickets, do you get a discount


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The best tool for breeders in the fight against canine hip dysplasia (CHD), to come along in years, is the SV's HD Zuchtwert, or Breed value assessment number (HD ZW). The HD ZW number is an estimation of the probability that a dog will produce progeny with CHD. The HD ZW value factors in many variables in the calculation, but is based mostly on the hip status of a dog's progeny. This is the critical factor in the usefulness of the HD ZW. The dog's own hip status is only one of several important variables in the equation, not the sole determinant. This is because it is possible for a dog with excellent hip status to produce a majority of progeny with CHD. And conversely, a dog with Fair hip status can produce a majority of progeny with excellent hip status. Without factoring in this critical look at the dog's Genotype (what his genes pass on to progeny) in addition to his Phenotype, (what his actual hip status is) real progress can not be made in reducing the incidence of CHD. So how does it work? Each dog registered with the SV is assigned an HD ZW number at birth, based on its Parents HD ZW numbers. After a dog is x-rayed, its own hip status is factored into his HD ZW. Upon producing progeny of his own, the results of the progeny's x-rays are then factored into the parents HD ZW numbers. The HD ZW number is not a static value. It fluctuates depending on what the dog produces! This is what is important: A dog's Genotype; What the dog produces. Not his Phenotype; what his actual hip status is. An HD ZW value of 100 has been set as the breed average. HD ZW values LESS than 100 mean the dog produces fewer progeny with CHD than the breed average. A number greater than 100 means a dog produces CHD more often than the breed average. So HD ZW values less than 100 are desirable. HOWEVER, the focus must still be on the Total Dog. Breeding decisions need to include much more than only a dog's HD ZW! Working ability and Temperament are most important! To allow for this, the SV requires that the calculated HD ZW for progeny of a desired mating be 100 or less. So a bitch with an HD ZW of 80 can be bred to a male with an HD ZW number as high as 120! The pups of a breeding like this would be assigned HD ZW values of 100 at birth. So HD ZW values Less than 100 are not just desirable, they offer greater options in breeding partners. Additionally, stud dog owners can prove their dog's prepotency by accepting breedings to bitches with high HD ZW values. For breeders in the US, you must register your dog with the SV or USA/SV, and have the dog's x-ray evaluated by the SV for 'a' stamp. This also settles the PennHIP vs. OFA vs. 'a' stamp question. The diagnostic method to determine a dog's hip status is not relevant. The most relevant data comes from a dog's actual production, "Do his progeny have CHD or not." There are several sources to obtain data on an individual dog's HD ZW value. The SV website has a search engine which allows entering a dog's SV registration number, or parts of the dogs name, to obtain the HD ZW. This site maps that feature in the "HD-ZW Search". You can also buy the data on CD from the SV as a one time purchase, or as a subscription updated quarterly. This tool is a must have for every serious breeder! And now, every puppy buyer can have additional, useful information, regarding the potential for a puppy to develop CHD.
On 5 February 2000, representatives of the WUSV and the responsible HD evaluation officials met in Viernheim to consult over possibilities for a common Breed Value Assessment. Since various nations' issue official HD classes based (grounded) on differing claims, a standard needed to be devised to guarantee the comparison through controlled interpretation/evaluation/analysis and technical measurements of the x-ray film. For that purpose, the SV measured about 900 films. In conjunction with this international standardization, the SV found it necessary (they changed from using) to no longer set the the BREED Average (Cross-section of the Breed = starting figure of 100) as the reference basis, but instead to select a constant' figure (measure) as the reference point.
On 8 April 2000, the Breed Advisory expressed the recommendation to set the expected heritability of a dog with the HD hip rating of fast normal' (ALMOST normal, as described by the SV rating standard) as the new reference basis. This recommendation was accepted at the National convention in Koblenz on 20-21 May. In establishing the standard, the data particulars of a fictional animal with unknown father and unknown mother was used so as to avoid any hip rating influence of related animals. German Shepherd Dogs which produce (pass on) to a standard equivalent to that, receive the numerical hip rating valuation of 100.


text: Resetting Your Internal Clock for Better SleepMost of us are born tending to be larks or night owls. However, adhering to a strict sleep schedule and seeking professional help when necessary can help adjust your sleeping times if work or other factors dictate a change.By Kristen StewartMedically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH We'd like to think we control our bodies, choosing when to go to sleep and when to wake up. However, research shows we've got it wrong. For example, it's more than personal preference if you're a night owl who's awake in the wee hours or a morning person who springs out of bed at the crack of dawn. It turns out these habits are hard-wired into your genes. Need to change your usual sleep schedule? With the right guidance, you just might be able to. Determining Our Sleep Schedule Most of us conform to society's expectations by shaping our sleep schedule to match school and workplace start and end times. But take that shaping away, and many people's internal clocks might run on different timing. "Many biological and psychological functions follow a near 24-hour pattern known as 'circadian rhythm,' with the term derived from the Latin 'circa' [about] and 'dia' [day]," says Rochelle Zozula, PhD, coordinator at Capital Health's Center for Sleep Medicine in Hamilton, N.J. These circadian rhythms affect everything from our body temperature cycle and sleep and wakefulness rhythms to the secretion of certain hormones such as melatonin and cortisol. They also respond to signals in the environment such as light and darkness and can be affected as we age. Your Sleep Schedule: Lark or Night Owl? Scientists have discovered that if left to your own devices, your internal clock works on a 25-hour cycle rather than a 24-hour one. However, thanks to external stimuli such as sunlight, we generally follow a 24-hour sleep schedule. Many people have a natural tendency toward getting up earlier in the morning or staying up later at night simply due to their genetics. But, on occasion, certain internal clock genes can cause true circadian rhythm disorders that result in extreme larks or night owls, depending on the ailment. Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder (ASPD) affects about 1 percent of adults — a higher percentage of seniors — and results in these people going to bed earlier and waking up earlier than what is typically considered normal. For example, individuals with ASPD may go to sleep between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and wake up anywhere from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. During the time they are asleep, they generally get good-quality shut-eye. Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) is much more common, with as many as 15 percent of teens and adults reportedly having it. The opposite of Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder, those with DSPS go to bed in the early morning, between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., and wake up later, ranging from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. While these extreme night owls still sleep well, they are at risk of sleep deprivation if they must force their bodies to wake up before they are ready to in order to accommodate school and work schedules. Resetting Your Internal Clock While our bodies are hard-wired to crave certain sleep and wake times, there is help for those extreme larks and night owls. People with Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder wishing to shift their internal clock should work with a doctor or sleep specialist. Simply forcing yourself to stay in bed longer or taking sleep medications is not likely to work and may cause other sleep issues. A doctor will often recommend polysomnography (otherwise known as an overnight sleep study) and may work to advance bedtimes and wake times using small time increments and perhaps bright lights that mimic sunlight. Treatment for Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome also generally involves working with a doctor or sleep specialist who often will slowly decrease bedtime until the desired hour is reached. Once this occurs, a strict routine of sleep and wake times must be maintained as even one night can throw off the internal clock. Bright light exposure in the early morning and avoidance of bright or outdoor light in the evening may also be used. It requires time and patience, along with the right medical supervision, but it is possible to get your body clock more in sync with the rest of the world, if necessary. Last Updated: 08/17/2010 | Next Article: 'Highway Hypnosis': Train Crash Is Clear Case Of Sleep Deprivation, Experts Say » Leave a comment To leave a comment, please log in below using your preferred network. More on Sleep Sleep 101 Insomnia Sleep Apnea Restless Legs Syndrome Other Sleep Disorders More Articles in Other Sleep Disorders: Narcolepsy 10 Tips for a Spouse With Sleep Disorders 10 Scary Sleep Disorders What Is Sexsomnia? When to Worry About Bedwetting 14 Ways to Prevent Jet Lag Getting Help for Narcolepsy What's Behind Your Child's Nightmares and Sleep Terrors? Nocturnal Eating Sleep Disorders The Dangers of REM Behavior Disorder Sleepwalking 101 Back to Top


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Health Guide Drug Guide HerWhat is it?HER is an abbreviation for hydroxyethylrutosides. HER is used for the treatment of capillary fragility (easy bruising) and venous insufficiency (varicose veins, hemorrhoids, diabetic vascular disease, and diabetic retinopathy). Other names for HER include: Hydroxyethylrutosides. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you. Before Using:Tell your doctor if you
Dosage:Talk with your caregiver about how much HER you should take. The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking HER. If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to. To store this medicine:Keep all medicine locked up and away from children. Store medicine away from heat and direct light. Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work. Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need. Never share your medicine with others. Warnings:
Side Effects:Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects. Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.
Other Side Effects:This medicine may also cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if you have side effects that you think are caused by this medicine. References:1. Murray, MT: Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements. Prima Publishing, Rocklin, CA; 1996. 2. Wadsworth AN & Faulds D: Hydroxyethylrutosides: A review of its pharmacology and therapeutic efficacy in venous insufficiency and related disorders. Drugs 1992;44:1013,1032. 3. Poynard T & Valterio C: Meta-analysis of hydroyethylrutosides in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. Vasa 1994;23:244-250. 4. Boisseau ME Taccoen A, Garreau C et al: Fibrinolysis and hemorrheology in chronic venous insufficiency: A double blind study of troxerutin efficacy. J Cardiovasc Surg 1995;36:369-374. 5. Neumann HA and van den Broek MJ: A comparative clinical trial of graduated compression stockings and O-(beta-hydroxyethyl)-rutosides (HR) in the treatment of patients with chronic venous insufficiency. Z Lymphol 1995;19:8-11. 6. Renton S, Leon M, Belcaro G et al: The effect of hydroxyethylrutosides on capillary filtration in moderate venous hypertension: A double blind study. Int Angiol 1994;13:259-262. 7. MacLennan WJ, Wilson J, Rattenhuber V et al: Hydroxyethylrutosides in elderly patients with chronic venous insufficiency: Its efficacy and tolerability. Gerontology 1994;40:45-52. 8. Bergstein NAM: Clinical study on the efficacy of O-(beta-hydroxyethyl)-rutodside (HR) in varicosis of pregnancy. J Int Med Res 1992;3:189-193. Last Updated: 6/13/2013 Copyright © 1984-
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This coming from my friends over at SportsbyBrooks.
SbB has learned Michelle Beadle will depart ESPN for NBC Sports with the plan for her to land eventually at Access Hollywood as co-host.
— SPORTSbyBROOKS (@SPORTSbyBROOKS) May 10, 2012
According to SbyB, Michelle Beadle has informed ESPN that she's leaving the network and will go to NBC Sports and eventually become the co-host of Access Hollywood. In my past posts, I told you that Michelle didn't see herself in sports long-term. One of my predictions had her hosting an entertainment show although my last one had her going to either Today or Good Morning America.
Not surprising that she would leave. Michelle will probably do some work for NBC on the Olympics and then go to Access Hollywood full-time leaving her options open to work for NBC Sports.
We'll continue to monitor.
UPDATE, 3:48 p.m.: SportsbyBrooks says Beadle will do work for Today and on the Olympics before becoming full-time co-host for Access.
Before Beadle transitions to NBCUniversal-distributed Access Hollywood, she'll cover Olympics, appear on Today Show, among other duties.
— SPORTSbyBROOKS (@SPORTSbyBROOKS) May 10, 2012
More to follow. Working to get confirmation.
UPDATE, 4 p.m.: Jason McIntyre from The Big Lead has this information from Michelle herself.
Text from Michelle Beadle: "not accurate." my interpretation: she's probably leaving Espn, for something at NBC, as SBB claims
— Jason McIntyre (@TheBigLead) May 10, 2012
We'll continue to monitor.
UPDATE, 4:05 p.m.: Direct statement from an ESPN spokesman, "We are in talks with Michelle," which I take it to believe that they have not heard directly from her on this as of yet.
UPDATE, 4:35 p.m.: I'll give the last word on this to Jason of The Big Lead:
Beadle to NBC def not a done deal. Looks good for NBC, though. Gotta wonder how much Espn's Wildhack will sweeten the pot to keep her.
— Jason McIntyre (@TheBigLead) May 10, 2012
Wildhack is ESPN executive John Wildhack. We'll see if there's anything new and if there is, I'll be sure to pass it along.


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He found the "something more" he was looking for!
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Even the most satisfying things in life can leave us feeling empty and wanting more. Be encouraged as Stanley describes his elusive search for contentment on earth, and how God met him right where he was at. If you're looking for "something more" join us to find the key to satisfying the desires of your heart….
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The Way We Were: Spawning the Jewels of the Reef
Breeding pioneer Martin Moe discusses his work spawning the Atlantic Jewelfish and shares his original article published in Freshwater and Marine Aquarium magazine in May 1981.
Aquarium Fish: Reconsidering the Molly Miller Blenny
By most standards, the Molly Miller blenny is a spectacularly ugly little fish. Whatever it lacks in physical attractiveness, however, is more than remunerated with character.
Product Review: EcoTech Marine MP60 Propeller Pump
This review will report on operational issues of a MP60 that has seen over a year of service. How well did the pump hold up? What problems, if any, encountered? These questions and others will be answered below.
Aquarium Setup: Atlantic Biotopes
Often overlooked and underappreciated, the Atlantic biotopes are amazing aquariums. Sustainable inhabitants are here in our own backyards and ready for hobbyists to create new and interesting aquariums. Much can be learned about these animals from captive systems and hobbyists have a remarkable opportunity in front of them to participate in the process and progress.
Product Review: Maxi-Jet Pro Series Pumps
Marineland Aquarium Products' Maxi-Jet pumps have been around for quite some time. Recently, their design changed as well as their country of manufacture. The manufacturer promises relatively high performance while offering them at very modest prices. Is this a case of 'you get what you pay for' or are they a true value?
Aquarium Invertebrates: Moon Jellyfish in the Home: Can You Do It?
Jellyfish are an exciting new realm in the marine aquarium hobby. Not only are jellyfish aquariums now available for purchase, but creating and building your own system is also an exciting project.
Aquarium Lighting: Moonlight - A Concise Review of Its Spectrum, Intensity, Photoperiod, and Relationship to Coral and Fish Spawning
Moonlight is thought to play an important role in timing reproductive cycles of many coral and fish species. In corals, lunar cycles set the date of spawning, while the time of onset of darkness fine tunes the cycle and decide the hour and minute (then a release of hormones into the water induces mass spawning). Lunar periodicity seems to play a role in timing of reproduction among at least some fish species. It seems apparent that different taxa are affected differently by altered moon phases, if only temporarily.
Aquaculture: Ornamental Fishkeeping in Republican and Imperial Rome
It was not until the great archeological excavations of the 1800's that the socially and politically significant aspects of Roman fish keeping were seriously evaluated; research in this area is ongoing. As we refine our knowledge of fish keeping practices of the ancients, we may perhaps come to comprehend the cultural implications of trends adopted by modern ornamental fish enthusiasts in a whole new light.
Aquarium Photography: Five Tips for Better Images
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Take caution with prospects for 2011
I've learned this the hard way **cough, Wieters, cough**
Prospect rankings are fun, if nothing else. They always create discussion, agreements and disagreements. However, in terms of fantasy baseball, one has to consider a lot more than just the rankings. Why is player A rated where they are? Does defense play a significant role (Jose Iglesias)?
Here is a list of top prospects that could end up being much more valuable in real life, but could end up a bust in fantasy baseball for 2011.
Domonic Brown - OF - PHI
While he'll return from his wrist injury early in the season, Brown may find success hard to come by in 2011.
Before the injury, Brown was struggling to find his swing in early spring games. His overall game is quite raw to begin with -- this is one of the reasons he plays right field instead of center, despite his athleticism. Personally, I've never been crazy about his swing and the wrist injury will almost certainly hurt his power potential for a while.
Dustin Ackley - 2B/OF - SEA
Ackley may be a pure hitter, but there is some question as to his ceiling in terms of power. The Mariners are trying him out at second base, but reports indicate that he has a lot of work to do there in order to turn himself into an average defender.
The biggest question will be his power game. Can he hit 20-plus homers in a season? He has yet to show it since switching to wooden bats. Ultimately, the lack of power could limit Ackley's fantasy value in standard leagues, giving him the ceiling of a mid-round pick. However, if your league counts OBP his value should be much higher, regardless of the power numbers.
Freddie Freeman - 1B - ATL
I'm a big fan of Freeman in the long-term. He has the size and skills to develop 30 home run pop at some point, but I'm not expecting him to reach that number this season.
We have to remember that Freeman is only 21 years old and to expect a breakout season from such a young player is asking a lot. There's nothing wrong with taking a late-round flier on Freeman, but outside of NL-only leagues there is a lot of risk in slotting him into a starting spot from day one.
Michael Pineda - SP - SEA
Pineda has opened eyes this spring -- if they weren't opened already by the numbers he put up in the minors last season. However, he has also shown what may be his biggest weakness: the lack of an above average third pitch. While his mid-to-upper 90's fastball and slider are big-league ready, his changeup needs more work. If Pineda were to break camp with the Mariners this season, he may struggle against teams with good left-handed lineups due to his below average changeup. Again, there's nothing wrong with taking a late round flier on his upside, but it would be a good idea to temper expectations for 2011.


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Thornsbury allegedly had a "messenger" tell the county prosecutor to make sure Woodruff received six months in jail for the misdemeanor charge -- "an extraordinarily harsh punishment even if [Woodruff] had been guilty," according to prosecutors.
Woodruff refused to take a deal offered by prosecutors that would have jailed him for six months for the charge. On the eve of his trial date, a prosecutor ended up dismissing the case because he believed the prosecution was not in the interest of justice, prosecutors say.
Charleston lawyer Mike Callaghan, who represents the Woodruffs, said they plan to sue, according to the AP.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State Police conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Ruby is in charge of the prosecution.
Neither Moore nor Fletcher will be charged, Goodwin said Thursday.
Moore has been placed on paid administrative leave by the State Police until an internal investigation is complete.
State Police spokesman Sgt. Michael Baylous said personnel laws prohibited him from naming the trooper placed on leave, even though the federal indictment names Moore.
Baylous said State Police assisted in the corruption probe, and knew about the allegations of misconduct by the trooper. He said they held off taking action against the trooper until the indictment was unsealed to keep from jeopardizing the federal investigation.
"The agency's integrity is of the utmost importance not only to me, but the the people we serve," State Police Superintendent Col. Jay Smithers said in a statement. "I have faith that this established process will serve the best interest of the public, the West Virginia State Police, and more importantly, justice itself."
State Supreme Court Administrator Steve Canterbury filed an "extraordinary complaint" against Thornsbury. Under Rule 2.14 of the Rules of Judical Disciplinary Procedure, the extraordinary remedy can be taken if a judge is convicted of or indicted for an alleged crime.
The complaint went to the state Judicial Investigation Commission, which recommended that Thornsbury be suspended without pay. The Supreme Court agreed with the recommendation, and suspended Thornsbury immediately until the outcome of the criminal proceedings.
Thornsbury is a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of Pikeville in Kentucky, but his name and photo were removed from the school's website Thursday afternoon.
He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law and then worked as an assistant prosecutor in Mingo County from 1981 to 1983. He then ran his own civil and criminal law practice in Williamson.
Thornsbury ran for the House of Delegates in 1988, as part of what he said was a movement to clean up Mingo County politics.
"It's up to the people this time," Thornsbury told The Associated Press at the time. "They can choose the old way, or they can take the best opportunity they've had to vote good, honest candidates into office."
Thornsbury lost that bid for House, and a second try for the post two years later. Then in January 1997, Thornsbury was appointed to the Mingo Circuit Court bench by then-Gov. Gaston Caperton to replace Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard, who had won a state Supreme Court seat the previous November.
A decade later, in 2008, Maynard lost his bid for re-election to the Supreme Court after photographs surfaced of him vacationing on the French Riviera with Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship. At the time, an appeal of a $50 million verdict against Massey was heading for the high court.
The following year, in August 2009, Thornsbury was ordered by the state Supreme Court to step down from hearing a major coal-slurry pollution case against Massey.
Thornsbury had refused to voluntarily step aside in the case after lawyers for residents who were suing Massey alleged the judge frequently socialized with Blankenship. Thornsbury denied the allegations, saying that he had "no political or business ties with Mr. Blankenship" and that "social contact is limited to exchanging ordinary greetings." The judge also denied allegations that he was using the case to help a business partner -- a local doctor with ties to Massey -- profit from a medical monitoring program being set up as part of the suit.
The local doctor, Dr. C. Donovan Beckett, is a partner with Thornsbury in a company called Williamson Renaissance Development Inc. That company is mentioned in Thornsbury's indictment because Fletcher was the third partner in the firm.
Among those who offered a sworn affidavit in support of Thornsbury's version of events was then-Magistrate Eugene Crum, who was elected as Mingo County sheriff last year on an anti-drug platform, then was shot to death this April in downtown Williamson.
Crum is mentioned in Thursday's indictment of Thornsbury. It says that on Dec. 1, 2008, Magistrate Crum issued an arrest warrant for Robert Woodruff "based on the false criminal complaint" concerning the mining drill bits. Crum later dismissed the complaint Jan. 9, 2009, the indictment says.
Lawyers for residents in the slurry case had alleged Thornsbury and Blankenship had lunch in April 2009 -- around the time of a key development in the slurry litigation -- at Starters, a restaurant near the courthouse. Crum said in his affidavit that he had lunch with Thornsbury that day and that Blankenship was sitting two tables away.
Kevin Thompson, a lawyer for the residents, later outlined how Thornsbury had in 1985, while in private practice, defended Massey's Rawl Sales subsidiary in a blasting damage case filed against the company by a dozen residents, including Raymond Fitch, who was also a plaintiff in the slurry lawsuit.
The second letter was enough to prompt then-Acting Chief Justice Robin Davis to sign an order removing Thornsbury from the case. Davis noted that an expert witness for the residents had reported that blasting activities by Massey could have been one cause of fractured underground strata that allowed slurry injected by the company to contaminate local drinking water.
Davis said the "temporal and geographical relationship between the prior matter and the allegations and defenses in the current litigation" warranted Thornsbury's disqualification.
Goodwin said Thursday that the investigation into political corruption in Mingo County is "ongoing."
"Should anyone have any evidence of further criminal acts they shouldn't hesitate [to contact my office]," he said.
Staff writers Ken Ward Jr. and Rusty Marks contributed to this report. Reach Kate White at kate.wh...@wvgazette.com or 304-348-1723.