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Leave Tracker is a simple and user-friendly online leave management tool that helps you to record, manage and keep track of your employees' leave usage details effectively. Below are the features that are included in the Leave Tracker module.
Click the links below to learn more about the Setup process and the various functionalities of the Leave Tracker module.
Define various leave types for your organization such as Casual leave, Personal leave, Sick Leave, Maternity leave etc., Leave Tracker also provides few predefined leave types by default. You can modify them as per your company's leave policy or even delete them, if not needed.
Zoho People allows you to configure multi-level Approvers for any type of form. Configure approval process for the leave form and get them apporoved online. The approval process will be triggered whenever you submit a leave request. You can configure diffrent Approvers for each leave type based on criteria.
How to configure 'Approver' for the leave form
Zoho People allows you to configure all kinds of holidays for your organization based on your location. Your organization may have branches across various countries. Each country will have different customs and cultures. So, holidays will also differ. In that case, you can add different locations and configure holidays accordingly. You can also configure weekday and weekend holidays for your organization, by week wise. Also, when an employee submit a leave form, the period of leave will be validated against the holidays configured and the system will automatically exclude the request for leave calculation, if the leave falls on a holiday date.
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Using Zoho People's Leave Tracker, you can submit a leave request form online anytime and from anywhere.
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You can view your leave usage history in 2 ways: List view and Calendar View. Administrators can pull out the leave details of an employee by specifying the employee name and the date.
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You can customize the leave count of each leave type for individual employee, as per your requirements.
How to customize leaves
Initial Balance is nothing but the leave balance count of your employees that has been carried over from previous years to the current year. It enables you to newly add and modify the existing rollover values for specific leave type(s). You can either modify the leave rollover details individually for your employees or for the whole organization. Every accrued and unused leaves will automatically be added in your employees' kitty and can be used for the next year.
How do I add/modify rollover values for a leave type?
How do I generate rollover for my organization?
Initial balance helps you to migrate your employee leave data from third party applications to Zoho People easily. When you migrate your employee leave data, only the leave balance count will be imported into the System.
Import Data
Importing your old data into the new System is the first thing you need to do. Please follow the steps below to do so:
Once importing the leave data, you'll be able to see all your employees' leave balance for each leave type under 'Customize' tab. You can either add new rollover values or modify existing rollover values for the leave types.
Generally, employees are entitled to almost all kinds of leave types such as Annual leave, Vacation leave, Sick leave, Casual Leave etc., and few leave types like Annual leave, Privilege leave, Sick leave will accrue progressively during every year and will be carried over to the next year. However, you(Admin) can determine the rollover value for each leave type as per your requirements.
For example, let's consider that your organization has allowed 10 rollover days for PL(Privilege Leave). If you have used 4 out of 10 PL leaves, the remaining 6 days (i.e., unused 6 days) will be accumulated and will be carried over to the current year. Again, for the current year, if you have another 10 days of PL leave, your total PL leave balance would be 10 (current year) + 6 (unused initial leave) =16 PL leaves.
In Leave Tracker, you can easily import and export leave data in XLS and CSV format. It might also be helpful for you to integrate leave data with other applications and vice versa.
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How to export leave data
Leave Report Settings allows you to specify the calendar year for which you want to generate the leave report.
How to configure the leave report settings
You can record and track your leave usage details accurately using Zoho People's Leave Report. You can filter out your reports by date and check your leave balance report by yourself, without the help of Admin. However, Administrators can generate custom leave reports for employees by choosing the employee name from the list.
How to generate leave report
Day Leave Report is exclusively for Administrators. With just a single click, you can track the current day leave report of your organizational employees, without filtering one by one.
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Goran Dragic excels in return to court, but continues to do so alone
Originally published: Mar 30, 2013 - 10:52 pm
The proclamation was a bold one considering the tenants of the US Airways Center are also the cellar dwellers of the Western Conference.
Then again Phoenix Suns interim head coach Lindsey Hunter was on to something. After all Goran Dragic has been the main, if not the only, attraction in one of the darkest seasons in team history.
Dragic was in fact back in uniform Saturday night against the Pacers, and despite a six-day hiatus from competitive action, he looked pretty darn impressive.
While the Slovenian failed to put up the gaudy numbers he did the last time he suited up for Phoenix (31 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds in a 102-100 loss to Brooklyn), Dragic's mere presence was obvious.
Without him, the Suns had an opportunity to get a look at Kendall Marshall and Diante Garrett. They also had an opportunity to drop meaningless late-season games with the hopes of earning a few more ping pong balls come summertime.
Both short-term goals were achieved, although the product on the court was clearly lacking. The Suns bumbled and stumbled through two losses to the Jazz and Kings on Wednesday and Thursday night -- all while their budding star of a point guard sat uselessly on the sidelines.
"The kid looks like he's been boxing," Hunter explained during his pre-game media session Saturday. "You see him after games and think there is no way this kid is getting up to practice tomorrow. You love that about him, because he is a competitor. Regardless of the situation, he wants to be on the floor and compete."
Dragic was out on the court for a team-high 37:51 Saturday night, and showed no ill effects from his time off or the previously-described beatings he's supposedly taken throughout the course of the season.
If anything the Suns' prizefighter continued to dish out blow after blow against Indiana. While Dragic fell an assist shy of his sixth straight double-digit assist game, he controlled pace at the offensive end, spaced the floor well and single-handedly (scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter) tried to will his team to victory down the stretch.
"He looked like he had rockets on his shoes tonight," said Hunter. "He looked really good. He looked fresh."
After Phoenix's 112-104 defeat, Dragic didn't vocalize any sense of exhaustion. Not that his seamless transition back into the lineup comes as any surprise.
"I was fine," a matter-of-fact Dragic said. "Maybe in the first quarter I was breathing hard, but after I went through that I felt fine."
While Dragic did get some help from his supporting cast Saturday night -- six players scored in double-figures -- the season's theme played out yet again for the Suns.
When Phoenix needed a big play, only Dragic seemed ready to handle the moment. So much so, that he attempted to go 1-on-3 with the Suns trailing by five and 1:14 still on the clock. With no teammate in sight, he drove, lost the ball and then out of frustration committed his sixth foul.
If Hunter wants to rest his point guard the rest of the way because he's been bruised and battered, by all means he should. But if the ultimate goal is to save him for next year, then what's the point?
A fresh Dragic won't matter much if he continues to spend his days in Phoenix fighting in a ring all alone.
Dave Dulberg, Web Content Editor - ArizonaSports.com
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- Lionel Hollins, head coach Brooklyn Nets - Wednesday August 27The head coach of the Brooklyn Nets joins Doug & Wolf for the ASU Sun Devil Fork Report.
- Kirk Gibson, D-backs manager - Tuesday August 26D-backs manager Kirk Gibson discusses possible changes to a six-man rotation.
- Paul Coro - azcentral sports Suns writer - Tuesday August 26Paul Coro discusses Eric Bledsoe still being a restricted free agent.
- Chris Sheridan- sheridanhoops.com - Tuesday August 19Chris Sheridan believes there is one team that could easily make a max contract offer to Eric Bledso
- Who impressed/who depressed - Monday August 18Dan and Vince look back at who impressed and depressed them over the weekend.

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Nevada has taken a step toward ensuring a level playing field in combat sports, including the UFC.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Thursday unanimously voted to ban the use of testosterone replacement therapy among the state's athletes.
"TRTs are supplemental testosterone treatment, which some believe gives an edge and advantage to a fighter. Most of the time, when an individual needs TRT, it's because of previous steroid use," said Francisco Aguilar with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
The move comes two months before a scheduled fight between Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort in Las Vegas. Belfort had been approved for testosterone replacement therapy use in his last three fights.
UFC President Dana White on Thursday said he supports the commission's decision, issuing the following statement:
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship fully supports the decision made today by the Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding the immediate termination of therapeutic use exemptions (TUE) for testosterone replacement therapy. We believe our athletes should compete based on their natural abilities and on an even playing field. We also intend to honor this ruling in international markets where, due to a lack of governing bodies, the UFC oversee regulatory efforts for our live events. We encourage all athletic commissions to adopt this ruling."
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Most builders find competitive bidding frustrating and unfair — a potential waste of time and resources. By contrast, consumers see it as fair and reasonable, something contractors in a tough market should offer without question.
I'm not saying I never bid, but I'm careful about which jobs I bid on. One problem with bidding is that there's no basic set of rules for all parties to follow. So I created my own set of requirements that the client and the project have to meet. This doesn't guarantee that my bid will be accepted — but if it is, the job is more likely to start off on the right foot.
If you're playing the bidding game, give yourself a fighting chance to win. The work that goes into assembling a thorough bid is substantial, so you need to evaluate your chances of being awarded the contract before investing all those hours.
First, I don't bid on jobs when there are more than two other bidders; in my experience, these jobs almost always turn out to be difficult. If the clients are evasive about how many bids they're getting (which they usually are), I'll press the question. If they still seem unwilling to share this information, I'll pass.
I also ask for full disclosure — from both the client and the architect — about the home's history of ownership, what remodels and repairs have been done in the past, and whether there are unusual conditions like foundation settling or high groundwater. In addition, I want to hear about any relevant dealings with the homeowners association.
If we make it to this point, I always ask two further questions: "What is your top priority for this project?" and "What are your expectations regarding quality, budget, and schedule?" The answers generate discussions that help me decide if the job is a good fit.
I won't bid on projects outside my experience and expertise. The fact that you're a great kitchen remodeler doesn't mean you can profitably build a two-million-dollar custom home. Professional growth should be taken in manageable steps — and going from kitchen and bath jobs to an expensive new-build is too big a leap.
You should also get some background information on the clients whenever possible. Call the architect and anyone else you know who might have worked with them to find out how past jobs went.
This is the most important requirement. You need finished plans to generate a realistic price, schedule, and contract. Incomplete plans and specs are one of the biggest sources of problems and disputes; if the plans aren't finished, I'll pass on the job or postpone bidding until they are.
Of course, plans and specs are almost never 100 percent complete or correct. Mistakes, omissions, and code violations are typical, as are boilerplate details that have no relation to the project. That's because completing the plans requires homework, decision-making, and commitment, things many people have problems with.
I've seen plans with 20 allowances — a sure sign that the clients are unable to make decisions. Something as simple as "We want a flat-screen TV, but aren't sure which one" can cause big delays if you have to frame a precise wall opening for it. Insisting on finished documents tells the clients you expect them to be committed to their choices before the project starts. Allowing them to postpone those decisions will only complicate things later.
Unfinished plans can also create an uneven playing field between bidders, as each bidder may make different assumptions about what's called for.
One tactic that has worked for me is to offer to complete the plans and specs for the customers. Years ago, I coined the term "professional services agreement," or PSA, for this arrangement.
The process is fairly simple. After our first or second meeting, I write a memorandum outlining the information I need in order to finalize the bid. I organize the memo into alphabetical categories: appliances, bath fixtures, and so on. I end it with a request for a two-hour interview. Later, after the interview, I'll spec everything from the dishwasher to the door hardware, then get back to the clients with a list to approve.
It's important to get paid for this service. I'm more than willing to help, but I need the PSA and a retainer payment for my time and professional expertise. If the clients choose me to build the project, I apply the retainer to the job.
The tactic has been helpful in filtering out problem customers. When I suggest it, some customers can't get away fast enough, while others love the idea. Generally, the people who have built or remodeled before understand the need for complete plans to reduce conflict during the project, and will either take me up on the offer or finish the work themselves.
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Seminole Heights students itching to put up their books for winter break don't have too much longer to wait.
Hillsborough County Public Schools officially lock up for the holidays after the last bell Friday, Dec. 21, according to the district's calendar. The winter break runs from Monday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Jan. 4. That means kids don't have to hit the books again until Monday, Jan. 7, 2013.
Parents should note that Seminole Heights schools won't remain open for long though. They shut down again Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and again Jan. 22 for a non-student day. The second grading period ends Friday, Jan. 18.
Do you have any special plans to keep the kids busy during the winter break? Share your ideas in the comments section.


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I'm not sure if I've made this clear through my blog, but I am fairly easily irritated. I really don't like to be inconvenienced and I don't like to pay for things I think shouldn't cost money.
For EXAMPLE cell phone costs. What drives me crazy? Having to pay an activation fee when I just agreed to continue paying the company an enormous amount of money for 3 years PLUS paid for a phone. That activation fee…. totally not a lot of money in the grand scheme of how much I'm paying for my phone and if you put the total amount for those 3 years together and took the activation fee off of that number I'd think it inconsequential. But the principle of paying it has always made me CRAZY grouchy. (Poor guys who work in the cell phone stores who feel my very great irritation. )
Know what else I hate? Paying scads of money for voicemail and call display. Someone had to flip a switch once, just make me happy and don't charge me for it. Or make it like, $2. I'd be ok with $2. Even $2 for each service. What it actually costs? Makes me grouchy.
When I got asked if I wanted to write about some of the recent changes Telus has made to their cell phone plans and I saw they've eliminated activation fees and are including voicemail and call display I decided that was information worth sharing. Maybe there will be a few less grouchy customers complaining to Telus employees now
Anytime upgrades sound good too because with the cost of smartphones, I just can't afford to upgrade without it being when I sign a new contract.
Cell phones are expensive but (for me at least) a non-negotiable part of life now. Making the process of having them more pleasant is something I'm definitely all for.
Here are all the changes they made (straight from their mouths):
- Customers spoke, saying they wanted more freedom and flexibility and TELUS listened and eliminated activation fees. They're the first premium Canadian carrier to get rid of them
- TELUS will no longer charge a $35 activation fee for new customers, nor will they charge a $25 equipment exchange for renewing customers
- TELUS customers said that if they're to be charged for something, they would rather it be for a tangible "thing" rather than something intangible like an activation
- TELUS listened and now charges $10 for SIM cards to cover the product cost that was previously included in their renewal and activation fees; A new SIM card is only required when customers don't already have a compatible TELUS SIM card for their device
By listening to customers, TELUS has not only eliminated activation fees, it has dramatically simplified its entire fee schedule. This builds on a series of improvements made over the past several years where TELUS has also:
- Eliminated carrier 911 and system access fees on all its Clear and Simple rate plans
- Reduced bill shock with Flex Data Plans, Data Notifications and Worry-free Travel by reducing international roaming rates by up to 60%
- Added Caller ID and Voicemail as standard on all TELUS rate plans
- Simplified device pricing with Anytime Upgrades
- Revolutionized mobility contracts by introducing a Device Balance instead of a contract termination fee
*Disclaimer: Telus gave me a lovely phone but my opinions about activation fees are all my own


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Not convinced of this until we cut Diehl lol
He's cutting people because he has no choice.
No one remembers who came in second.
2014 Our Picks "Don't you just love this draft?! "#Sexy
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5) Pick- Devon Kennard /LB (Comp.)
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Great article and JR makes the right move 99% of the time on cutting the cord. That's why, while sad, I'm not mad that AB (my favorite player) got cut.
But I still fault JR for letting Cofield walk and keeping Canty who just got cut. That was just stupid.


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The results of Newcastle since the end of the transfer window speak for themselves, namely a two-win streak over Aston Villa and Chelsea. Likewise for its french newcomers, especially Moussa Sissoko who brightened saturday's fixture with his two goals. The input of the new guys produced the expected effect on the team, and Pardew didn't miss to emphasize this change "I actually thought he was outstanding. He was brilliant. You see the difference a lift can give, an injection of players, an injection of a victory.". For observers, particularly french ones like me, this sudden succes constitutes a surprise, not on the ability of Moussa to give a hand to the team, but in his easiness to play at the spot of attacking midfielder.
Regular viewers of Ligue 1 all know like me that he used to play defensive midfielder under Alain Casanova's order, and seeing him be so reliable, in no time at all, like n°10 is raising some questions in my mind. Either his skills have always been under used by his former coaches, or English Premier League is more adapted for french-trained players than is the Ligue 1, which would be a huge paradox. We already know that, generally, EPL allows to french players who succeed in their native championship to step up their game and take an other dimesion. It have been the case of players like Henry, Evra, Cabaye or recently Giroud. But it is less frequent to see a player blossom in a new role, with such grit and comfort. That comes probably from a narrow-minded french habit which consists in making perform a player in always the same position, as long as he is good at it, without taking in account the extent of his skills. Alan Pardew didn't make this mistake by positionning Sissoko attacking midfielder from the first game, and I have got to admit, it was a huge shock in France. However, it seems obvious with hindsight he could make it, with his technique, leadership and quickness that making him such a good player.
What happens next is looking bright for the Magpies, with the discovering of great players like Mapou Yanga M'Biwa if they fit into the demands of English football, but there is no doubt they will, Sissoko opened the way for it.


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Lost Gospel of Herschel Goldman
This is a true story that just missed being included in the bible by a whisker.
Herschel and Lucy Goldman are in their early 40's living in Judea. Herschel is a tent maker and Lucy is a homemaker. They work hard all day and in the evenings when they gather as a family for a meal, they always invite local people who have no family of their own to join them. They believe this is how Yahweh wants them to treat others.
Every Saturday, they go to the synagogue to worship God and pray for a messiah. They are praying for a saviour to free them from the Romans and bring peace to the region. They hope for a king of the Jews to lift them out of their hardships. They trust god, who has brought them this far, to continue to be at their side and help them know when 'the One' has come.
At this time, there are regular rumours and mumblings of messiahs. People are so desperate for salvation that it seems that some are willing to fall for any old claim. Hershel and Lucy are reasonable people. They believe that god will make it clear to them who is the one, and that they should trust him. While they have an idea of what they are expecting in a messiah, they know that Yahweh moves in mysterious ways; so they tell their children to always keen an open mind.
Recently, there has been another messiah claim. This time it is about a guy called Jesus of Nazareth…
Blind faith or blinding faith?
To early humans, the sun rose from its hollow in the ground, passed over their head, before submerging in the other direction into the earth. The wind and rain randomly gathered then passed. Flowers and vegetables magically emerged from the soil every spring bringing with it nurturing life and sustenance. All of this was tempered by the random terror of earthquakes, volcanoes and hurricanes.
Not only were there unknown unknowns like nuclear physics, but there were lots of known unknowns such as basic anatomy, circulation and respiratory functions. In fact, the ins and outs of animal and human reproduction, the miracle of life itself, was a great mystery.
A few years ago, I read a book by the anthropologist Pascal Boyer entitled 'Religion Explained.' I don't think it would be too much of a hyperbole to say that this was a turning point in my life. My intent on reading the book was to learn more how 'other' religions emerged. However, as a result of reading this book, the can of worms which was probably open before I started, spilled out all over the floor…
So what is the process from damnation to Christian salvation?
I think it is fair to say that the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his own death, is the key historical event on which Christianity rests. I know many Christians who if in their heart of hearts came to the conclusion that Jesus had never turned water to wine or made blind men see, would still hold on to their faith as long as they were convinced of the resurrection. I also think that there are few people who truly believe the resurrection happened or that Jesus was the son of god yet do not consider themselves Christian. Conversely, people who don't believe in the deity and resurrection of Jesus don't really fall into the category or believer with which I am interested.
So what is the process from damnation to Christian salvation?
Discussions with believers tend to follow a consistent path. If I say that having read the gospels, I am unconvinced that they represent proof or even good evidence of the resurrection, they will argue sometimes very intelligently as to why the proof is good and why I am wrong to disbelieve. If I am honest with them and say that I remain unconvinced they say that I need to open my mind and let the spirit in… let Jesus do the work, he's knocking at the door just let him in. Or something along those lines…
How smart does one have to be to know Jesus?
Lately, Christians have been challenging me on the intellectual case for Christ based on the evidence for the resurrection and his miracles. For most/all Christians their faith hinges on the resurrection, so I find that it's best to concentrate on this as opposed to the water-to-wine or heal-the-blind events. However, apparently I'm not intellectual enough to grasp this evidence.
Here's the main points of the evidence/proof they proposed (unfairly I'm sure they'll say):
- The disciples claim to have seen him alive and later died for this belief – 'people just don't do that'
- 513 (or so) saw him alive after the resurrection.
Before I get to the main point of this, let me give my simplistic and probably ignorant assessment of these points…
The route from belief to unbelief
"It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into" Jonathan Swift (Irish writer and satirist)
"Belief cannot argue with unbelief, it can only preach to it" Karl Barth (influential Christian thinker)
Above are two quotes, both of which I tend to accept as sensible. So I'm trying to work out the implications of it for those who live inside a world of faith and those who live outside.
Following the logic in both these statements, it's very difficult to 'reason' someone out of a faith position – certainly if it's a faith held as a child.
My first question to Christians now is always 'what made you first believe?' – and if the answer involves the phrases 'well I was brought up in a christian home…' or 'at the age of 13 i went to a camp…' – it doesn't mean their faith is any less real or valid, but as far as discussion goes, again I must refer to Swift and Barth.
Can the de-converted people on this site maybe take a moment to discuss what they think are the best ways to guide people from their prison of faith?
(excuse the inflammatory last statement :) ) – QuestionMonkey
Suspend your belief a while…
…what have you got to lose?
Take a walk with me for a moment – I'm not asking you to change your views, just to let your mind wander into hypotheses for a while. The Roman occupation was a difficult time and Jews were very open-minded about messiahs and were actively looking and praying for him. There were a number of messiah claims and rumors of messiahs at that time.
Jesus had, of course, come as a Jewish messiah. He was Jewish, and he was the man prophesied in Isaiah (or so you claim). He was there as the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies – he had come to redeem the children of Israel, god's chosen people. Yet the overwhelming majority of good, god-fearing, open-minded, 'messiah wanting' Jews decided, based on the evidence, that Jesus wasn't the one. So much so that Paul and the other apostles decided that god was telling them to go preach to the gentiles. A cynical man would say that they came to that conclusion because the Jews were having none of the 'messiah' talk – so therefore god was 'guiding them' to try somewhere else (in the same way god guided me not to go out with Kate Moss)…


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As expected, Alabama Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson and defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick are leaving school early to enter the 2012 NFL Draft. Both expressed bittersweet emotions about leaving Alabama. Said Richardson on what he and his contemporaries have accomplished in Tuscaloosa:
To have two national championships in three years is pretty big. To only lose four games since we've been here is big.
Richardson is considered a solid first-rounder, which has otherwise been becoming something of a rarity for modern running backs. Kirkpatrick is also expected to go in the first round. In SBNation.com's latest 2012 mock draft, Kirkpatrick went No. 11 to the Seattle Seahawks and Richardson went No. 21 to the Cincinnati Bengals, along with a host of other Bama players going all over the place.
Coach Nick Saban said both players are committed to returning at some point to finish up their degrees. Richardson has previously said he was torn due to how close he was to graduating.
For more on the Tide, visit Alabama blog Roll Bama Roll. For more NFL Draft, visit Mocking the Draft.


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PENDLETON — Martha Jane (Laudig) Davis, 92, passed away Sept. 24, 2013, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville.
She was born March 1, 1921, in Pendleton, and was a lifelong resident.
Martha was an executive secretary for several years, and a real estate agent and real estate broker.
She was a 1938 graduate of Pendleton High School and attended Manchester College.
Martha was a member of Pendleton First United Methodist Church; and a life member of both Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary. She was an avid gardener and bridge player, having attained the life masters designation.
She was a selfless caregiver who always lived her life for and in the service of others.
Survivors include her son, Dr. Bert (wife, Pam) Davis of Pendleton; two grandchildren, Allison Davis of Indianapolis and Leon Davis of Pendleton; brother, Dr. Larry (wife, Sondra) Laudig of Pendleton; sister, Ann Covey of New Mexico; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husband, Leon Davis; parents, George and Velma (Riggs) Laudig; sister, Mary Ruth Cady; and brother, Jim Laudig.
Martha's family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Kelly Chambers and staff for their compassionate and excellent care.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, Pendleton with Dr. Ray "Bud" Probasco officiating. Burial will follow in Grove Lawn Cemetery, Pendleton.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Lahm Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Outfitters Inc., P.O. Box 164, Pendleton, IN 46064.
Post online condolences at www.wilsonstpierre.com or www.theheraldbulletin.com.


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New York Jets running back Shonn Greene was knocked out of the Jets Thursday Night Football contest with the Denver Broncos after suffering a rib injury in the first quarter. Greene was helped back to the locker room and underwent x-rays. They came up negative and he was on the sideline with his helmet looking ready to go in. The Jets stuck with Joe McKnight the rest of the game rather than risk aggravating the injury.
Greene said he is ready to go for next week against the Bills. He gets a few extra days of rest thanks to the early game, so odds are good he will be fine next week. He might make an appearance on the practice participation report, but it would be surprising if he could not go in week 12 against the Bills. Greene has struggled to get things going this season, but the Bills provide a sufficiently struggling rush defense that he might finally be able to take a step forward.
For more on the Jets, check out Gang Green Nation. For more on fantasy football, check out Fake Teams. Follow @sbnationfantasy on Twitter.


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The Burton Escapade EST Women's Binding looks like it was designed by aliens, but really it's just Burton's design team pulling out all the stops to create the most advanced women's binding on the planet. The Hammock Hi-Back has built-in roll, to provide a direct connection to your heel edge, but with way more lateral freedom than you're used to for tweaked tricks. It's got the all-new Double Take buckle system to precise micro-adjustment, and that means even more comfort. When you factor in the EST base plate, which works with The Channel mounting system to flex with your board and give you incredible board feel, you can expect nothing but comfort and control, from the park to the steeps and everything in between.
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- Double Take buckles featuring Insta-Click
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Beautiful beach side home with heated pool/spa, ocean views in South Padre Island
- bedrooms 4
- baths 3
- sleeps 14
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
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$ 1,600 - $ 4,000 / week
$ 3,000 - $ 3,200 / month
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New addition to upscale rental market in South Padre Island in Feb, 2010. This luxurious custom built beach home is furnished with beautiful, brand new furniture and the latest in high tech entertainments. All bedrooms have 32' LCD TVs with DVDs. The wide open living/dining area has 46' LCD TV with PS3 Blu-Ray DVD/gaming system, perfect for large family gathering and the kids enjoyment! The kitchen is well appointed with all neccessities and commonly-used small applicances.
This beautiful home is right across from the beach access, with direct ocean view from the 2nd floor deck, just outside of the living/dining area. The backyard has a private heated swimming pool and jetted spa, providing total relaxation during your stay.
Bedding arrangement is as follows:
Master (2nd floor) King + Futon/Sleeper Sofa
Bedroom 2 (2nd floor) Queen
Bedroom 3 (1st floor) Queen
Bedroom 4 (1s floor) 2 Bunk beds (Twin/Full)
The second floor layout with its wide open living/dining/kitchen area is perfect for entertainment and a memorable vacation on South Padre Island
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Private heated Pool/Spa
5 LCD TVs, 4 DVD (1 is Blu-Ray)
PS3 gaming system
Gas Grill
Garage parking
Fully appointed kitchen with small appliances, utensils
Linen and Towels
Washer & Dryer
activities and attractions in South Padre Island Texas
Wind surfing
Mexico excursion
vacation rental rates
Sep 24 - Feb 29: $300-$350/nt .. $1600/wk (Holiday rates higher)
Mar 1 - Mar 8: $500-$600/nt .. $2800/wk
Mar 9 - Mar 22: $800-$900/nt .. $4000/wk
Mar 23 - Mar 29: $500-$600/nt .. $2800/wk
Mar 30 - May 24: $400/nt .. $2000/wk (Easter & Holy week higher rate)
May 25 - Jun 7: $600-$700/nt .. $3300/wk
Jun 8 - Aug 9: $800/nt .. $3800/wk (July 4th week $4000 - weekly rental only)
Aug 10 - Aug 30: $450-500/nt .. $2800/wk
Aug 31 - Sep 20: $350-$400/nt .. $2300/wk
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#Podcast – Apple Newsstand success stories: Future, Dennis and Conde Nast
This week Future Publishing, publisher of Total Film and Future Music, reported that it has made £5 million from sales of digital magazines via Newsstand, Apple's app retail portal which launched last October.
Future was also named Digital Publisher of the Year for consumer media at Wednesday's PPA digital awards, where Dennis Publishing's The Week was named Digital Edition of the Year.
And also this week Conde Nast announced that it has sold half a million apps of Wired Magazine, Vanity Fair and GQ combined since the launch of Newsstand.
In this podcast Sarah Marshall, Journalism.co.uk's technology editor speaks to:
- Mike Goldsmith, editor-in-chief, digital editions, Future Publishing
- Alex Watson, head of app development, Dennis Publishing
- Albert Read, deputy managing director, Conde Nast
They share success stories, including insight into the type of apps that Apple selects for the 'featured story' carousel, which can dramatically increase sales.
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The podcast updates one from last November, a month after the launch of Apple's Newsstand. Hear: How Apple's Newsstand is revolutionising the publishing industry.
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Tags: albert read, alex watson, app for journalists, Conde Nast, Dennis Publishing, Future Publishing, mike goldsmith, newsstand, The Week
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FALL PLANT SALE - Sept 6
Take home some of Plantations gardeners' top picks for your own home landscape! This fall's offerings will include small shrubs, a wide variety of perennials, and some new additions to the horticulture trade. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location:Cornell Plantations Plant Production Facility, 397 Forest Home Dr. (The sale was originally scheduled for August 30.)
Poetry's evolutionary niche at Cornell Plantations
Consider an orchid's foot-long spur and a moth's 12-inch tongue stretching through the spur to reach the orchid's nectar. Poet Joanie Mackowski sees in this biological oddity the same co-evolutionary process that gives us poetry. She'll explore this process on Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in Call Auditorium. Read more.
Consider an orchid's foot-long spur and a moth's 12-inch tongue stretching through the spur to reach the orchid's nectar. Poet Joanie Mackowski sees in this biological oddity the same co-evolutionary process that gives us poetry.
She'll explore this process for the Cornell Plantations' William and Jane Torrence Harder Lecture Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in Call Auditorium. The lecture, "You're the Bee's Kinesis: Poetry and Coevolution," will include readings of poems by Mackowski and others and is open to the public.
Read the full article by Linda Glaser here.
Click here to see the 2014 Fall Lecture Series lineup.
What's been happening in the Climate Change Garden?
In late spring, we installed a Climate Change demonstration garden to invite visitors to see for themselves how plants are affected by elevated temperatures. Intern Emily Rodekohr '15 tended to the garden and collected data throughout the summer. Find out what she observed in this two-minute video.
Climate Change Garden with Emily Rodekohr '15 from Cornell Plantations on Vimeo.
Some plants are out to get us
Plantations Natural Areas director Todd Bittner talks to the Ithaca Times about the threat of Giant Hogweed and other plants to know that can cause rashes or blisters. Read more in the August 9 article "Some plants are out to get us."
Plantations featured in new book about Arboretums in America
The F. R. Newman Arboretum at Cornell Plantations is among the 33 arboretums featured in Trees Live Here: the Arboretums of America, the first book to be devoted to these very special places. Written by a committed lover of trees, life-long Seattle resident Susan McDougall has traveled, mostly by train, with her camera, taken far too many photographs, and combined them with a readable and informative text.
"I'm passionate about trees. To share my love of these 'places for trees' through this book fulfills a real dream," said McDougall.
Read the full article on Plantations Tumblr here.
Plantations bids a sad farewell to its beautiful Magnolia
Our big-leafed magnolia, sadly, has many serious structural and disease
issues, which combined pose a significant risk of failure. And so it is
with great regret that our treasured big-leafed magnolia will come down
by the end of season.
By Christopher Dunn, Ph.D., the E. N. Wilds Director
Having recently joined Cornell Plantations, I am immediately amazed by the quality of the staff, gardens, natural areas, and the unique and often sacred plants in our collections. Many trees that grace our botanical garden and arboretum have been providing beauty and shade since the earliest days of Plantations. Among those is the beautiful Magnolia macrophylla, the big-leafed magnolia nestled between the Nevin Welcome Center and the Lewis Education Building in the heart of the botanical garden. In this location, it is far from its normal range of the Southeastern United States. This magnificent tree, estimated to be over 50 years old, has been a key feature of the botanical garden since 1966. It has aged and elicited countless cries of wonder as visitors pass under its canopy and admire its huge and beautiful flowers. It is, unfortunately, reaching the end of its life. We have been tracking the health of this tree, noting various signs of decay and poor health, for many years. Our lead arborist recently said to me, "as with all living things, there comes a time when steps to preserve our trees and protect our visitors and staff are limited to only one option. This magnolia, sadly, has many serious structural and disease issues, which combined pose a significant risk of failure."
And so it is with great regret that our treasured big-leafed magnolia will come down by the end of season. We invite you to say goodbye and marvel at its giant leaves and beautiful blooms one final time. Our horticulture staff has been growing a seedling of this tree, anticipating that this replacement will one day be needed. Once the seedling has been planted, we will have the pleasure of watching it grow and mature and enjoying another 50 years of splendor. Although we are sad, we take heart in this reminder from Aldo Leopold "There are two great acts, one is to harvest a tree because it involves faith that another will grow. The other is to plant a tree, because one must believe that it will grow."
The video below features Lee Dean, Plantations' Lead Arborist, explaining his careful and thoughtful decision to remove this much beloved tree.
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend... from Cornell Plantations on Vimeo.
To read Lee Dean's interview with the Ithaca Journal about this tree, click here.
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend... from Cornell Plantations on Vimeo.
Haudenosaunee Dedication: A White Pine as a Tree of Peace
As part of our collaboration with Cornell's American Indian Program, please join us this Saturday, July 12, in honoring the Haudenosaunee long-practiced peace-making tradition of planting a white pine at Cornell Plantations as an emblematic Tree of Peace in an effort to strengthen the message of peace and unity.
Date/time: Saturday, July 12; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Location: Plantations Plant Production Facility, 397 Forest Home Drive, Ithaca
Speaker: John Block (Seneca Allegany) will lead a traditional Haudenosaunee opening and closing and will give a short talk on "The Significance of the Haudenosaunee tradition of planting white pine as a tree of peace."
Interactive performance: The Allegany River Indian Dancers will lead participants in a Round Dance and Haudenosaunee song, music and dance.
Peace Offerings: There will be an opportunity for participants to offer messages of peace.
View this event on our calendar here.
Plantations seeks a Director of Horticulture and Arborist Assistant
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Our 2013 Annual Report now available online
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Cornell Plantations' gardens, arboretum, and natural areas are places for discovery and wonder. But beyond our natural beauty and leadership in environmental conservation, education is at the heart of everything we do.
From Cornell students to local schoolchildren, visitors and lifelong learners, every year 14,000 people reconnect with nature through our tours, classes, and free public programs. This delightful short video shows the breadth and value of these programs and the
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Cornell Plantations Spring Appeal from Cornell Plantations on Vimeo.
You can help people of all ages learn about plants and how essential they are to our lives and well-being. Please make a gift today.
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Several severe storms have swept through the region within the past couple of weeks, leaving several downed trees on roads and homes.
Sholanda Holt witnessed what the severe weather can do on Wednesday night. "I heard a boom like it was thundering, it really was like a rumble," says Holt, who awakened to the sound of a tree crashing.
She ran outside, fearing the worse.
"I thought the tree was on top of my house, it was so loud."
Instead, the tree was lying on her neighbor's house, where a mother and son were inside at the time.
"They were really scared. I asked them if they were ok, and they said they were ok," said Holt, who is a landlord and has an idea of what her neighbor is experiencing. She had an oak tree fall on one of her properties just a few weeks ago. Now she is eyeing a large tree in her own yard, wanting to take action before the next storm rolls through. "I'm going to get the tree cut because I'm scared of trees falling on my property," said Holt.
John Lafitte, owner of Lafitte tree specialists, says many oak trees have fallen recently because the severe drought over the past couple of years have made trees weaker. That, combined with the rain and high wind, uprooted the trees.
With the way Holt's neighbor's tree fell, Lafitte says her neighbors were lucky. "The house didn't catch the full brunt of it. It could have been a lot worse," said Lafitte.
After too many close calls for Holt, she says she will look at the trees in her yard -- and on all her properties -- more closely, hoping to prevent a tragedy from happening.
"Homeowners and landlords, please get your trees cut because it could keep an accident from happening," she said.
Be sure to consult a professional before you go ahead and start chopping trees down, not all may be threats.
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New year brings new focus at Powell Valley Healthcare
The new year begins with a jump start at Powell Valley Healthcare as leaders move from "reactionary" measures toward more visionary ones.
NWC board names finalists
UW board continues to keep them secret
The Northwest College Board is to be commended for releasing on Friday the names of the three finalists vying to replace NWC President Paul Prestwich, who will resign in June.
Tuition rising at Wyoming community colleges
Students still pay for maximum of 12 credit hours
Wyoming students attending community colleges in the state will pay $4 more per credit hour in tuition next year, but any credits they take beyond a 12-credit hour cap will continue to be free of tuition.
Three candidates picked for NWC president
Northwest College will bring three candidates to campus in January as the search for a new president nears completion.
EDITORIAL: Making holidays happier
Recent events in the nation and closer to home provide tragic reminders that the holidays, while cherished by many, are not happy for everyone.
People nationwide are shocked and are mourning alongside the families of the children and adults who were killed in the Connecticut school shooting last week. Though far removed by distance, our thoughts, prayers and emotions are tied to those who are grieving and hurting, especially at this time of year.
New coalition formed to consider Community Health Center
After tossing the idea around informally for two years, a group of Powell residents has organized formally to consider establishing a federally funded Community Health Center here. A Community Health Center would provide access to medical, dental and mental healthcare on a sliding-fee scale.
EDITORIAL: Wolves back in court
Once again, wolf management in Wyoming is the subject of lawsuits in federal courts.
Environmental groups filed two lawsuits this month challenging Wyoming's management of wolves and asking for wolves to be designated as endangered.
EDITORIAL: Holiday shopping should start here
Today (Friday) begins the mad rush we call the Christmas shopping season.
Black Friday marks the kickoff of the season, with many beginning their search for the perfect gifts for their loved ones at the perfect price.
EDITORIAL: Broadband access key to a vibrant economy
Two statewide events this fall recognize the increasing importance of broadband Internet access and technology for economic development and for improved employment and quality of life.
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NORCROSS -- A Norcross home was destroyed by fire when cleaning vapors ignited.
Gwinnett County firefighters were called to the 1100 block of Creeldale Drive at about 12:50 a.m. Friday, finding flames burning in the basement and quickly spreading to the attic. Crews were able to knock the fire down in about 30 minutes, Capt. Tommy Rutledge said, but not before it caused "extensive damage to the home and its contents."
The adult male homeowner was reportedly doing renovation work in the basement when the blaze erupted.
"The man was reportedly using acetone to clean the floor when vapors were ignited by the furnace pilot light," Rutledge said. "The man tried to douse the flames with a garden hose before the fire department arrived, but was unsuccessful."
The resident escaped unharmed and no injuries were reported, Rutledge said.
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HBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS: AFTER THE FEAST is the SECOND part of the fifth volume in the series. The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance. In King's Landing the Queen Regent, Cersei Lannister, awaits trial, abandoned by all those she trusted; while in the eastern city of Yunkai her brother Tyrion has been sold as a slave. From the Wall, having left his wife and the Red Priestess Melisandre under the protection of Jon Snow, Stannis Baratheon marches south to confront the Boltons at Winterfell. But beyond the Wall the wildling armies are massing for an assault...On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all.
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Emeli Sande collected two of the biggest prizes at the Brit Awards saying: "This is a dream."
One Direction 'blown away' by Global Success Award
One Direction say they're "blown away" after winning the inaugural Brit Award for global success. It's in recognition of their huge international sales.
Speaking after this year's awards at London's O2 Arena, singer Harry Styles said the award was "crazy". The band also revealed details of an upcoming 'access all areas' film.
Emeli Sande, Ben Howard and all the night's big winners here.
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Olly Murs and Calvin Harris 'drown their sorrows' at Brits
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Eric Willett burst onto the scene in 2010, by winning gold in the Winter X Europe Slopestyle and silver at the Winter X Games - all in his rookie year. He backed this up with a bronze at Tignes the following year, but failed to podium at the Winter X Games in both 2011 and 2012. In 2013 he landed an incredible switch backside 1260 mute to win the 2013 Billabong Air & Style contest. This put him in esteemed company, with previous winners including Jim Ripper, Kevin Pearce, Terje Haakonsen and Travis Rice. Willet described joining such legends in the history books as the "best feeling in the world". Born in Colorado, USA, in 1988, Willett began boarding in 1994 and competing in 2009, initially attracting plenty of interests due to his exploits on YouTube. He is currently in his prime and it is likely that we will see him improve even further in the years to come. Willett rides goofy on a Omatic Celebrity 154 board and honed his talent at his home mountain, Breckenridge. He is one the elite group of riders who can stomp a double cork at will and has incredible rail skills, with the ability to spin into pretty much any slide/grind there is. One thing is for sure, Eric Willett will be a threat at any tournament he enters over the next few years.
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Beardyman -- Beardyman isn't just a beatboxer. While the London-based performer can lay down rhythmically astonishing beats and juxtapose his lines with melodic or bizarre vocal elements, his ability to use live loops is what makes him such an exhilarating live act. Often, Beardyman will start with a simple pattern that, after some fooling with his one-of-a-kind live rig, the Beardytron 5000 mkll, will grow into a layered and almost impossibly complex musical collage. He still is working on transferring his live chops to recording — uploads of his performances have garnered far more attention than his one album to date — but his new project, the long-awaited Directions, may very well change that. After being forced to cancel his last Mezzanine show because of illness, Beardyman looks to pull out all the stops this time; don't be surprised if costumes, political invective, and incisive cultural commentary make their way into the act. 8pm, $18. Mezzanine, 444 Jessie, SF. (415) 625-8880 www.mezzaninesf.com
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Name Drop Swamp Records + Quiet Lightning - This new collaboration between independent SF record label Name Drop Swamp Records (Fox & Woman, Split Screens) and the long-running lit and spoken word series Quiet Lightning brings together live music, poetry, and performance for an evening that's sure to draw a crowd full of all kinds of artists — in addition to those being featured on stage. Featured performer Luz Elena Mendoza of Y La Bamba is someone you won't get to see in a small room for too much longer, thanks to her unique, rich vocals and skilled storytelling through song. The door is sliding scale and the aim is for this evening to be the first in a bimonthly series at the Emerald Tablet (sorry, "Em Tab,") so get in before it blows up. 5 - 9pm, $10-20; no one turned away for lack of funds. The Emerald Tablet, 80 Fresno, SF. (415) 500-2323, www.emtab.org
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New Orleans, La. - Two days after we a report about judges at Orleans Parish Criminal Court not following their own policy when it comes to lunches purchased with taxpayer dollars, some city council members want to know why. The questions came during a special budget hearing Wednesday.
Five Orleans Parish Criminal District Court judges appeared before the New Orleans City Council Wednesday to discuss the court's mid-year budget. Not long into the meeting, council woman Susan Guidry asked the judges specifically about our reports...which detailed the $20 and $30 meals purchased for juries, judges and their staff.
"I can understand where the public would have an issue with this," Guidry said.
In May, we first told you about the rib eyes, roast pork dinners and veal parmesans ordered during jury trials. After our initial story aired, the judges told us they put an advisory guideline into place which called for jury meals to be kept under $10.
At the meeting Wednesday, Guidry said to the judges, "There's been another report since that with some pretty high priced meals not for the juries so much but for the judges, attorneys, staff. Could you speak to that?".
Guidry is referring to our piece Monday night in which we explained that some judges weren't always following that new guideline, even months after it was signed.
A representative of the court told the council that $10 limit can't always be followed if a juror has a special dietary restriction, for example. But Guidry replied to that, "I'm sure no one would have a problem with that and I don't see that stated in the report its more the steaks and the like."
On October 25th, 2012, Chief Judge Camille Buras, who signed that advisory guideline, ordered lunch for jurors and her staff working a murder trial. On that day, only three meals out of 29 were under $10. Buras says the jurors and her staff had to sit through days of grueling testimony saying, "And yes, the jury was there on the fourth day of a jury trial and yes, I fed the jury, the public defenders, the prosecutors, etc."
But what Buras didn't address was Guidry's question...why in some cases, juror meals were kept to $10 but attorneys, judges and their staff were allowed to order more expensive meals. Like on August 14th, 2012 when every juror in Judge Frank Marullo's courtroom ordered a $10 meal but three sheriff's deputies and a law clerk got $18 meals.
We've tried for months to speak to Chief Judge Camille Buras about this issue, but she never returned our calls. So after she spoke publicly to the council, we decided to follow-up with her in the hallway of City Hall to get some questions answered. She informed us she'd already made a statement to the council and wouldn't answer any questions.
Another big part of our story Monday night was the money that the judges are spending to buy lunch for themselves when they meet to discuss business of the court. These are called "en banc" meetings and they're using money out of the judicial expense fund at the court to purchase these meals. We tried to ask Camille Buras about those lunches and why they're being purchased for the judges, but she wouldn't answer any questions about that either.
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A Canadian firm is recalling 8,895 pounds of meat from Arizona, California and Florida because it did not receive proper USDA inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Upon review, the FSIS realized that products from the company, Santa Maria Food Corporations, were not inspected at the US-Canadian border.
The following Santa Maria Foods Corporation products are subject to recall:
11.1-oz. "Sopressata
Salami" bearing package code "2014AL30"
5.1-lbs. "MASTRO Milano
Salami" bearing package code "2014JN17"
5.3-lbs. "MASTRO Calabrese
Salami Hot" bearing package code "2014JL08" or
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Round" bearing package code "2014JL22"
2.6-lbs. "MASTRO Sopressata
Salami" bearing package code "2014JL09"
13.3-lbs. "MASTRO Mortadella
with Pistachios" bearing package code "2014AL09"
15.0-lbs. "MASTRO Jambon de
Paris Cooked Ham Jambon Cuit" bearing package code "2014AL05,"
"2014AL10," "2014AL10," "2014AL10" or
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Mortadella" bearing package code "2014MR20"
The recall has been labeled a "Class II," which means that there is a remote possibility of illness related to the meat. This is opposed to a "Class I" recall, which presents reasonable probability of illness and a "Class III" recall, which is considered not to be harmful.
So far, no reports of illness from the product have been received, but the USDA recommends that anyone who suspects illness should contact their doctor.
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Old Tiffinians secured a spot in the RFU's London leagues with a 37-24 win over Old Whitgiftians on Saturday.
It meant the East Molesey-based Tiffin School old boys secured the Surrey Division One title with three games still to play.
Club captain James Fentiman described the triumph as fantastic and hailed the club's forwards, who have dominated all season.
"We have got some amazing centres, but our forwards have definitely laid the foundations for our success," he said.
"There were a few sore heads on Sunday and no doubt there will be a few more celebrations to come."
He added: "We are in the London leagues for the first time in our history, which is amazing to think we once asked to be demoted to Surrey Division Three."
In the same league, Kingston won 32-7 at third-placed Old Wimbledonians to move off the foot of the table with two games to play.
Kingston remain in the dropzone, but, with six points separating the bottom four teams, survival remains in their own hands.
Tiffs go to Old Freemens on Saturday.
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Softball earns two wins to start Panhandle Invitational
The Jacksonville University softball team opened the 2013 season on a good note with wins against Bethune-Cookman, 2-0, and Florida A&M, 5-2, Saturday at the Panhandle Invitational.
The Dolphins (2-0) took down the Wildcats (0-2) in game one behind a complete-game shutout from freshman Victoria Brown. Junior Codi Kelly had two RBI against the Lady Rattlers' (0-2) to set up the second win.
"This was a good start to the season," JU head coach Ali Higgs said. "We made some first day mistakes, but I was proud of the way we worked through them for two wins. Tomorrow will be a tough day so we will need to be ready for both games."
Brown (1-0) earned the Wildcats' win after fanning seven and scattering four hits in seven innings for the shutout. Against Florida A&M, senior Dale Tillman (1-0) struck four batters and allowed two unearned runs on five hits in seven innings to earn the win.
Offensively, freshman Sable Lee went 3-for-4 with an RBI in two games to lead JU. Brown, junior Jacey Warner and sophomore Ashley Simon all finished with multiple hits. Freshman Emily Sanchez also had an RBI each contest.
Against B-CU, Brown led off the first inning for JU with her first collegiate hit before stealing second in the next at-bat. Kelly advanced Brown to third on a groundout, while Warner was hit by a pitch in the next at-bat. Sanchez scored Brown on a single to right field to give JU a 1-0 lead.
The Wildcats would test Brown's resolve in the circle in the bottom of the first inning.
Calesha Shelley led off with a bunt single and moved to second in the next at-bat on a sacrifice bunt. Simone Ceasar advanced Shelley to third with a single and Michelle Banuelos-Smith was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Brown induced a fly out and struck out Melissa Berouty looking to end the threat.
With two outs in the fourth inning, sophomore Jackie DiPiazza reached a throwing error by the short stop. She stole second before freshman Sable Lee plated with her first collegiate hit for the 2-0 advantage.
Brown sat down six straight hitters after the rocky first inning before a Banuelos-Smith double broke it up to start the fourth inning. Kelsey Rodney walked in the next at-bat, but Brown got a fly out and struck the next two batters looking to halt the scoring threat. She allowed one more hit over the next three innings to lock down the win for JU.
Shanel Tolbert (0-2) took her second loss of the day after allowing two runs, one earned, on four hits in 5.1 innings. Samantha Gale allowed two hits in 1.2 innings of relief.
Trailing 2-1 to Florida A&M in the third inning, Brown led off with a single and stole second. Kelly followed with a triple to left field to score Brown and tie the game. FAMU starter and eventual pitcher Ashleigh Minter retired the next three batters to strand Kelly at third.
Tillman ran into a little trouble in the fifth inning when she allowed a leadoff walk to Christina Robbs and a bunt single to Ashanti Sheppard. The Dolphins defense helped Tillman out in the next at-bat as the Lady Rattlers flew into a triple play to end the inning.
Lee carried the momentum into the bottom of the inning when she led off the JU fifth with a single and advanced to second on an error. Lee moved to third on a wild pitch before Kelly scored her on a fielder's choice bunt. Kelly stole second and moved to third on a single by Warner. In the next at-bat, Sanchez hit a sacrifice fly to center to score Kelly for the 4-2 lead.
Simon had an RBI sacrifice fly for JU in the sixth inning, while Tillman stranded a runner at third in the seventh inning to secure the win.
Minter (0-1) allowed five runs, four earned, on seven hits in six innings for the loss.
The Dolphins grabbed a 1-0 lead in the second after Brown scored on an error. The Lady Rattlers benefitted from JU error in the second inning to set up its two runs.
The Dolphins wrap the tourney tomorrow against Florida A&M and host Florida State starting at 3 p.m.


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