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A Richmond prosecutor in June became Virginia's first openly gay judge.
The Richmond Circuit Court approved the nomination of Tracy Thorne-Begland, chief deputy commonwealth attorney for the city of Richmond, nearly a month after members of the House of Delegates rejected it.
"I am humbled by the Circuit Court's decision," Thorne-Begland said in a statement. "I look forward to serving the citizens of the city of Richmond as a jurist, and over the coming months I hope that my service provides comfort to all Virginians that I remain committed to the faithful application of the laws and constitutions of Virginia and the United States of America."
Del. Bob Marshall (R-Prince William County) stressed before the May 15 vote in the House of Delegates that Thorne-Begland, who is a former Navy pilot, "misrepresented" himself when he failed to disclose his sexual orientation when he enlisted in 1992. State Sen. A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico,) who sponsored his nomination in the state Senate, applauded the Circuit Court judges for recognizing "Mr. Thorne-Begland's skill, qualifications and competency and putting aside bigotry, prejudice and false excuses" in a statement after they approved his nomination.
Equality Virginia, state Sen. A. Donald McEachin and Gov. Bob McDonnell also applauded Thorne-Begland's appointment. Former Attorney General Richard Cullen and former Virginia Bar Association President James Meath are among those who backed his nomination.
The Richmond Circuit Court had the authority to appoint Thorne-Begland on an interim basis because lawmakers did not fill the vacancy. Lawmakers could rescind the temporary appointment once they reconvene next month.


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Pasta With Shrimp and Spinach
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- 3/4 pound penne
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- kosher salt
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 ounces Feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup halved kalamata olives
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp, garlic, crushed red pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt until the shrimp are opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Toss the shrimp with the pasta, spinach, Feta, and olives.
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- Per Serving
- Calories 524
- Fat 14g
- Sat Fat 4g
- Cholesterol 142mg
- Sodium 543mg
- Protein 31g
- Carbohydrate 67g
- Sugar 4g
- Fiber 3g
- Iron 5mg
- Calcium 143mg
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Despite being written off early by the folks who write the NFL narratives, Cam Newton finished strong, throwing a game-winning touchdown pass with less than 30 seconds left to go in a critical division game against the Saints. It was only fitting that Newton was joined by Pam Oliver for a post-game interview ... and a photobomb.
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Williamstown Theatre Festival scored the coup of the summer theatre season with a revival of As You Like It, directed by Barry Edelstein, starring Gwyneth Paltrow as the witty Rosalind. Costume designer Anita Yavich discusses her work on the production:
"We looked at the early 20th century, then mixed and matched a number of looks from different worlds. For the early court scenes, I wanted Rosalind [Paltrow] and Celia in grand ball gowns sweeping through the room full of severe and formal men--Duke Frederic and his court. I also wanted the women in tight strapless bodices, which draws the focus on the only exposed parts of their bodies--their long arms, necks, and faces--that there are two sensual beings sort of trapped in their ball gowns trying to get out. And when we next see Rosalind, dressed as a boy, it really works, in contrast to the grandeur of the previous scenes. Mark-Linn Baker plays Touchstone in a Zoot suit of many colors; later, he wears one made of camouflage. The shepherds in the play [led by Lea DeLaria as Audrey] have costumes made of Mongolian lamb's wool and suede; it looks like they made their clothes using products from their sheep.
"We worked on the costumes until 1:30 in the morning most nights, sometimes till 4:00. Williamstown has an amazing draper, John Kristiansen, who is also the shop manager; he really runs the whole thing. Still, it's so beautiful there, it was like a vacation, even though I would look out and think, I can't believe I'm inside, working so hard!"


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It is clear that Ravens QB Joe Flacco battled various injuries as the 2009 season progressed.
His injury issues started in earnest in Week Six, when he suffered an ankle injury in a loss at Minnesota. He was also twice listed with a knee injury in the second half of the season. Furthermore, he appeared on the injury report before the Week 14 game against Detroit with a hip bruise, and he apparently reaggravated the injury in the regular-season finale at Oakland. The following week, Flacco was listed on the injury report with a hip injury, but he played in the wild-card win at New England, although he attempted just 10 passes. He was not on the injury report in the week leading up to the divisional-round loss at Indianapolis, when he threw for 189 yards with no TDs and two interceptions.
At his season-ending press conference, head coach John Harbaugh told Baltimore reporters that Flacco had a "bad contusion on his thigh, on the outside of his thigh and hip area" and indicated the injury bothered him after the Oakland game and was a concern at the end of the season.
"I think Joe showed some real toughness throughout the last five, six weeks playing through that," Harbaugh said.
Including the playoffs, Flacco did not reach 200 yards passing in his final four starts, and his last TD pass came in Week 16. Granted, the Ravens didn't have to rely on the passing game in the season finale at Oakland or in the wild-card rout of the Patriots because of their strong running game, but when Flacco needed to throw more with Baltimore trailing at Indianapolis, he did not fare particularly well.
One defensive assistant who game-planned against the Ravens' offense this season told PFW that Flacco is at his best when the Ravens' running game is rolling and "when he throws it 18-20 times a game; then they have (boot-leg) and play-action passes" at their disposal. The assistant suggested that Flacco is strongest when "he's got one read (to make)" and believes Flacco struggles when he has to look for his second and third receivers.
At his season-ending press conference, Harbaugh said he likes the way Flacco has developed. "Second year to third year, I expect him to make some more progress, but I would say he's on schedule," he said.
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I hadn't heard about this before. Is this just a case of 'Best Off-Season Ever' or is there something legitimate here about JJ's health moving forward? Maybe this will help get a full season from him? Quote from Article that most intrigued me: "Jurrjens is especially excited for a fresh start. He went just 1-3 after being selected for his first All-Star Game and was mentioned prominently in trade talks over the winter. But he's still in Atlanta, eager to get in full season now that doctors have discovered the underlying cause of his lingering knee problems—a shorter-than-normal joint in his right big toe, which caused his ankle to turn outward and put more street on the knee. After being fitted with orthotics, the pain was gone in a couple of weeks. "I feel like I'm a brand new kid," said Jurrjens, who just turned 26 this past weekend. "I'm happy I'm here and I'll be trying to help the team as much as I can."
I'm a cartoonist, recently added baseball cartoons to my racing toons. Unlike the racing ones, which star the drivers themselves, these are about the fans. Many teams will be represented but the stars are these two twin sisters, one a Braves fan, the other a Cubbies fan.
From MLB Trade Rumors: A look into our winter that certainly paints Wren's work in a good light and for the most part, for good reason.
They sign the soon-to-be 26 year old to a minor league deal, after he posted a stat line of a 4.74 ERA, 8.7 K/9, 4.9 BB/9, and 1.6 HR/9 with 19 saves in 43 2/3 innings for Detroit's Triple-A affiliate, this year.
Includes Teheran (11th) and Vizcaino (19th). Delgado gets mentioned at the bottom. And if you are wondering, Teheran is ranked behind Martin Perez, Aroldis Chapman, Jeremy Hellickson, and Casey Kelly among pitchers. So, as good as he is, he isn't the greatest pitching prospect in baseball...yet. UPDATE: This is insider only, sorry that I didn't mention that before if you weren't able to get to the link. Selected quotes below. 11. Julio Teheran, RHP, Atlanta. A big fastball, a plus change and an improved breaking ball have helped him dominate at two levels this year -- and it's not just being in pitcher-friendly Myrtle Beach. Six of the nine Colombians to reach the big leagues came from Cartagena -- as does Teheran. I'm still waiting for our first prospect from Macondo. Previous ranking: No. 63 19. Arodys Vizcaino, RHP, Atlanta. He's producing outstanding numbers so far with a plus fastball/above-average curve and a very low-effort delivery. Previous ranking: No. 43 and under the "Why Not Section" Randall Delgado? Total package doesn't have the big upside of Teheran, and he's not as polished as Vizcaino
Today, Opening Day (note: pod was recorded before start of today's game), predictions for who will win the Division while trying not to be too much of a homer, and a brand new pro wrestling character: The Ultimate Pessimist!
Today, the kids steal the show yet again, contradicting myself a little on Jo Jo, and the Braves need to get themselves a switch pitcher.
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Flood defences in Worcestershire officially opened, following wettest June on record
Flood defences in Worcestershire will be officially opened today by West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin.
The opening of the waterfront section of the Upton flood defences marks the completion of the second of two schemes protecting the town from flooding.
According to the council, the newly built wall has already protected the town from the rainfall in recent months, with June being the wettest on record.
– Harriett Baldwin, West Worcestershire MP
"David Cameron visited following the floods of 2007 and promised to support permanent flood defences. The Environment Agency team has worked tirelessly on this scheme and we can all see what a tremendous job they have done."
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Looking for some positives in a Seahawks season that has already had more than its share of disappointments?
We suggest looking at the starting safeties first.
The consensus not only among daily team observers but around the league is that SS Kam Chancellor and FS Earl Thomas — nicknamed "Thunder" and "Lightning," respectively — could become the NFL's most electrifying safety tandem.
"They've both been real good early, flying all over the field and making plays (32 tackles combined the first two games)," one source on the scene told PFW. "If you were to draw up the prototypes at strong and free safety, they would be the guys."
Thomas, one of two first-round draft picks a year ago, made an excellent impression as a rookie, using his blazing speed and exceptional first step to register five interceptions, matching the franchise record for rookies.
"Earl is a fantastic talent," Seahawks secondary coach Kris Richard told PFW. "The one thing you notice about him is how incrediby athletic he is. He's the sparkplug of our team."
Chancellor, a fifth-round pick who arrived on the scene last season with much less fanfare than Thomas, spent more time as a rookie learning the ropes from veteran SS Lawyer Milloy than making an impact on the field. But his imposing physical presence was evident when he was on the field.
"When you consider a man of his stature (6-3, 232), you can't help but be surprised at how athletic he really is," Richard said of Chancellor. "He's got great football savvy and is a real thumper out there.
"Both Cam and Earl are very committed players, determined to leave an impact on the game, and they know hitting people is one of the biggest components along those lines."
Team sources rave about Chancellor's natural charisma and the way the Seattle players just seem to gravitate to him. Could he be another Milloy-type leader in the making?
"He does have that potential," Richard said. "As long as he continues to mature and develops his game legs, per se, he will grow into that role. He absolutely leads by example and looks for the right opportunities to reach everybody."


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One more thing about the Colorado theatre tragedy.
Our family went to see the batman movie Saturday night. It wasn't quite as easy to escape reality as it usually is. Purses and bags were checked on the way in, and during the first half hour of the movie I couldn't help glancing over at the emergency exit that had a new sign reading, "alarm will sound if door opens."
But before too long, it seemed like a normal night out at the movies again. And that's a good thing, but it's also a problem when it comes to doing something about these horrific mass shootings.
Once the extensive media coverage subsides, so does the debate on gun control. We stop talking about the number of deaths by gunfire in the United States being almost ten times more than the number in Canada, England, Germany, and Australia put together. We'll forget how easy it was for the Aurora shooter to legally buy heavy weapons---an assault rifle, a shotgun, along with two handguns from local shops, plus 6,000 rounds of ammunition on the Internet, including a drum magazine that fires 60 rounds a minute.
Who needs that kind of firepower? Hunters? Someone who wants to defend their home against an intruder? I don't think so. But the national rifle association and others believe we need to protect our right to bare arms.
When I hear that argument, I think about how we've had to compromise our freedoms when we fly--to make airports and planes safer. Isn't it time to think of making guns harder to get as giving up a little to make our country a lot safer?
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---- — BROWNSBURG — Thanks to an evening rain on Saturday night, there was $200,000 at stake in a pair of Traxxas Nitro Shootouts at the U.S. Nationals on Sunday.
The Traxxas Top Fuel event got down to a final four before the rain so two rounds were run Sunday, and three rounds of the Funny Car were contested as well. Each winner earned $100,000.
Jack Beckman had the most spectacular finish as he won the Traxxas Funny Car event. His car literally blew apart after crossing the finish line, but he still finished ahead of Cruz Pedregon.
"The first four seconds of the run was great," said Beckman. "The last 10 not so good. I bounced around quite a bit (after the body separated from the chasis), and I was sliding in my own oil. I just didn't want to hit the wall."
Beckman is winless so far this season. He enjoys the victory and the money, but it still feels a bit odd.
"You never know if your last win will be your last win," he said. "So you learn to appreciate all of them. But with this win, we have to go back out and race again (today)."
Shawn Langdon got past Steve Torrence in the Top Fuel Traxxas final.
"It was a great feeling to just be a part of it," said Langdon. "We have been having great runs all weekend. The only things that could be better would be to win the Nationals and the championship."
The only division where the top spot changed hands was in the Top Fuel category. Steve Torrence went into the day on top but got bumped out of that place by a couple of drivers.
Antron Brown finished strong to finish at No. 1, and Tony Schumacher is at No.2. Brown started his final run on the bubble at No. 16. Schumacher started his final run out of the final 16.
"We had to throw our test (a week ago) here out the window," said Brown. "The finals will be cooler. This division is so competitive. There's only .06 between first and 16th."
Brown's top time was 3.811.
Nothing changed in the final round of qualifying for Pro Stock Motorcycle. It has created a first-round matchup between father and son.
Hector Arana's time of 6.938 put him atop the board, and Adam Arana's 7.025 put him 16th, and one family member will be packing the trailer early. It is Hector's first top qualifying spot of the season and his first ever at the U.S. Nationals.
"It is bittersweet that I have to face Adam in the first round," said Hector Arana. "We probably won't even talk tomorrow. But I want to win, just like he wants to win."
As with the motorcycles, the Pro Stock division had no change at the top in the final qualifying. Mike Edwards' 6.621 stood up, and he will take the No. 1 spot into today's finals. It was the 13th time this season he has been the top qualifier.
"It was a phenomenal day," said Edwards. "We were low (time) for both sessions today. This is our Super Bowl. It was a great effort for my guys."
Matt Hagan's 4.007 remained the best in the Funny Car class, and he will carry the top seed to the finals. That helped salve a bit of disappointment he felt in not getting into the Traxxas finals.
"It is a big pie, so I guess I have to share some of it," said Hagan, who is also the points leader for the season in that class. But this is where you want to be (No. 1)."


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A piece of history goes on display at ASU. And not just any history -- we're talking about something that's 4-to-5 billion years old.
"So this particular rock is really interesting."
It may not look like much, but if this meteorite could talk, it would have quite a story to tell because of how old it is.
"When our solar system formed 4 and a half billion years ago this rock was formed at that time and it incorporated some of the materials that were around at this time, and some of these materials that were incorporated in this rock are even older than our solar system so they even pre-date our sun," says Meenakshi Wadhwa, director of ASU's Center for Meteorite Studies.
She believes this rock holds a lot of secrets inside because of what it's made up of.
"They're the oldest materials in our solar system and it's the only way that we can understand something how our planet originated and possibly how life originated."
The meteorite fell last year in California, breaking apart as it entered earth's atmosphere.
"In space it was probably about the size of a minivan but by the time it was collected, probably less than 2 pounds total weight."
What was left was cut into five pieces, with one of the pieces going to ASU. The school is gaining more and more recognition for its Center for Meteorite Studies.
"We have the world's largest meteorite collection than any other university in the world and this is a point of pride for ASU. Of course it should be for Arizonans," says Wadhwa.
The best news of all is you can see it in person. The meteorite will be on display at the center for all to see.
Related story: ASU named 1of 5 US institutions to share meteorite pieces
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The Most Reverend Arthur Roche
The University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council in preparation with a study of one of the key ideas around the changes in the liturgy - active participation. This notion was central to the Council Fathers' understanding of how the renewal of the council could be enacted in liturgy. We are pleased to welcome as Meyer Lecturer, a scholar with wide experience in this area: The Most Reverend Arthur Roche.
The Most Reverend Arthur Roche is Archbishop-Bishop Emeritus of Leeds and Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments.
Archbishop Roche was born in Batley Carr, Yorkshire, in 1950. He was ordained a priest in 1975 by Bishop William Gordon Wheeler. After serving in parochial minitry and as private secretary to Bishop Wheeler, he was named Vice Chancellor of th Diocese of Leeds and joined the staff of the Cathedral Church of Saint Anne. He was spiritual director at the Venerable English College, and General Secretary of the Episcopal Conference of England and Wales. He was ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor in 2001. A year later, he was appointed Co-adjutor Bishop of Leeds with Right of Succession. Two years later, he became the ninth Bishop of Leeds. As Bishop of Leeds, he also served as the chairman of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy. Under his leadership, the English translation of the Third typical edition of the Roman Missal was completed. In 2012, he was appointed Secretary of the Congregation of Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments and raised to Archbishop with the title Archbishop-Bishop Emeritus of Leeds.
Archbishop Roche studied at St. Alban's College in Valladolid, Spain, where he obtained a degree in theology from the Comillas Pontifical University. He later did post-graduate studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
The respondents to Archbishop Roche will include the Rev. Douglas A. Martis, associate professor of sacramental theology and Director of the Liturgical Institute and the Rev. Ronald Kunkel, assistant professor of sacramental theology and Director of Liturgy at Mundelein Seminary.


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DALLAS -- If there was any question whether or not the Dallas Stars would be sellers at the NHL's trade dealine after moving Brenden Morrow to the Penguins, it was confirmed Tuesday as the team traded winger Jaromir Jagr and center Derek Roy.
Jagr, 41, was the team's points leader with 26, and Roy, 29, scored 22 points in 30 games with Dallas this year. Both were accquired prior to this season by the Stars. Jagr was signed to a one-year, $4.55 million deal, while Roy was brought in from Buffalo in a trade that sent Steve Ott and Adam Pardy to the Sabres.
Roy was traded to Vancouver for a second-round draft pick and prospect defenseman Kevin Connauton, according to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, who was the first to report the deal. Connauton is 23 years old and was drafted 83rd overall in the 2009 draft. He's currently playing in the AHL, where he made the league's all star game last year.
Jagr was moved to Boston for a draft pick along with two young wingers, according to Dallas Morning News Stars Beat Writer Mike Heika, who initially reported the deal on Twitter.
RW Cody Payne, 19, was a fifth-rounder in 2012 and is currently playing in the CHL. LW Lane MacDermid, 23, has eight games of NHL experience with Boston over the last two seasons. MacDermid was drafted in the fourth round in 2008.
According to Jimmy Murphy with ESPN Boston, the draft pick in the Jagr trade is a second-rounder, but could turn into a first if the Bruins reach the Eastern Conference Finals.
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When March rolls around on Hilton Head Island, our minds start to wander toward tennis. Imagine mild days of sunshine spent on the courts, perfecting our skills and playing with friends. Spring is the beginning of Hilton Head tennis in all its glory and the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center revs up with tournaments, happy hours, weekly demonstration days, daily round robins and more.
March through October the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center gets into full "swing"! We offer a full plate of Hilton Head tennis lessons and clinics that give you plenty of flexibility to do as much or as little as you want. For example, you might want to fill your morning with instruction, but head to the courts – or the beach – in the afternoon.
Some of the drills and clinics on our schedule include our Return of Serve & Regular Serve clinics which work on two of the most important strokes in tennis that are the least practiced, our Stroke of the Day which focuses on a new stroke daily, our daily drill for beginner to intermediate players, and our Cardio Tennis class. Of course, we are also able to provide private and semi-private tennis lessons for one-on-one or small group instruction.
We also offer a full schedule of Junior Tennis Programs March through Labor Day and on holidays. Classes include Short Shots Clinic, Stroke of the Day, and a Junior Tennis Camp. View the complete Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center Programs Schedule for Spring 2013.
This time of year we introduce some fun, free weekly events for guests to socialize while enjoying tennis. On Monday nights at 5:30 p.m., we host our welcome exhibition and happy hour with complimentary beer, wine and lemonade, as well as door prizes. On Tuesdays at 2 p.m. we host a weekly Demonstration Day where players can see and try out the latest tennis equipment and have the opportunity to match a racquet to their playing style. Also during March through October, we have a daily adult round robin that makes for a fun social competition.
We also host a variety of tennis tournaments from February through October, including the popular Banana Open Challenge, where individuals qualify by participating in a variety of regional tournaments, as well as several USTA South Carolina state championships. View the full Hilton Head tennis tournament schedule.
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Praise for Hampshire's 'cricket nut' Maxwell
7:00am Thursday 27th September 2012 in Sport
JUSTIN Langer believes there is more to Glenn Maxwell than just a lower-order slogger who bowls some useful off-spin.
The Hampshire Royals all-rounder has earned plenty of praise from the former Test opener since arriving on the international scene with much fanfare.
"There's a lot of 'rah rah' about Glenn Maxwell and that he's a very confident sort of guy, but fundamentally he's got a very, very good technique, he plays with a straight bat, he's got very fast hands and he's quite a student of the game," said Langer, now Australia's batting coach.
"He's been around cricket and cricket balls since he was a little baby so he knows the game.
"He can play off the back foot, he drives well, he can hit the ball out of the park, but fundamentally he's got a pretty good base to his game, which is a positive thing for him.
"Talking to him, he's a cricket nut and I love that.
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Thanks to everyone who emailed today regarding the news of a clever real world Muggle marketing and advertising campaign that will echo the moving photos seen in the Daily Prophet. The BBC reports that on September 18, readers in LA and New York who purchase a copy of Entertainment Weekly will see their issue contain special video -in-print ads. These will be "slim-line screens - around the size of a mobile phone display," and have a "chip technology used to store the video - described as similar to that used in singing greeting cards - [which] is activated when the page is turned." The Telegraph also reports that these 90 second video ads will "show clips from future CBS programmes and an advert for a diet cola."


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Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk will resign from his post as United States Trade Representative in late February, his office announced Tuesday.
The Senate approved Kirk's nomination to President Barack Obama's cabinet in March 2009. He'll leave with nearly four years under his belt.
"In President Obama's first term, trade has been a major part of this Administration's efforts to support American jobs right here at home," Kirk wrote in a prepared release. "I am proud of UTSR's contribution to America's ongoing economic recovery."
Kirk served as the mayor of Dallas from 1995 to 2002. Before that, he was Texas Secretary of State under Gov. Ann Richards.
The president issued the below statement regarding Kirk's resignation:
"I want to thank Ambassador Kirk for his hard work on behalf of the American people over the past four years. There's no question Ron delivered results for the American people and for our economy.
From bringing home new trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama and negotiating to open up new markets for American businesses, to cracking down on unfair trade practices around the world, he has been a tremendous advocate for the American worker.
As a former mayor, Ron was relentless in making the case to the American public that a balanced, thoughtful trade policy can contribute to a stronger economic future for America. I appreciate his service and wish him the best of luck."


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Pharmacokinetics/toxicokinetics is "defined as the study of the rates of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion [ADME] of toxic substances or substances under toxicological study" (OECD, n.d.). Pharmacokinetics/toxicokinetics testing involves describing "the bioavailability of a substance and its kinetic and metabolic fate within the body" (Coecke, et al., 2005). Pharmacokinetics is also the term used to describe the assessment of ADME in the context of drug preclinical testing.
Metabolism has been "defined as all aspects of the fate of a substance in an organism ..." (OECD, n.d.); however, metabolism generally refers to the biotransformation of a substance (via an enzymatic or nonenzymatic process) within the body to other molecular species (usually called the metabolites). For ingested substances, metabolism primarily takes place in the liver, although many organs and tissues have metabolic capability. Two types of enzymes are involved in metabolism: phase 1 (cytochrome P450 enzyme family) and phase 2 enzymes.
An understanding of the metabolism of a substance in the body is critical to understanding its toxicity. For example, biotransformation sometimes results in a molecular species being generated that is more toxic than the original substance. The lack of metabolism of a substance can result in its bioaccumulation in the body. Understanding a substance's metabolism can also facilitate identification of possible target organs and the route of clearance (ECVAM, 2002).
Pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic data may be used to: 1) assist in the interpretation of other toxicological data, 2) select doses for other toxicological studies, and/or 3) extrapolate data from animals to the human (OECD, n.d.).
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Toxicokinetics studies are described by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Test Guideline (TG) 417. The route of administration, number of doses, and animal species may vary with the purpose of the study. "The substance and/or metabolites are determined in body fluids, tissues and/or excreta."
Non-animal Alternative Methods
Due to significant species differences in the types and activities of the enzymes involved in metabolism, this is one area where human-based models are critical for protecting human health. Many types of in vitro methods and test systems have been developed to assess metabolism. The advantage is that models using human cells provide species-specific results. A major disadvantage has been the rapid loss of metabolic enzyme activity by cultured cells and tissues. Specific assays and approaches for the non-animal assessment of metabolism have not been validated, but they are widely used by industry given the need for human data.
Recent European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM) publications have reviewed in vitro/in silico approaches, including tiered testing strategies, for assessing metabolism (ECVAM, 2002; Coecke, et al., 2005). These methods are briefly summarized here.
The proposed approach to in vitro methods is to start with the simple cell monolayer or microsome assays and progress to the more complex in vitro models. This provides an early identification for "the most important metabolic pathways, including metabolism-mediated toxic effects, metabolic stability, and enzyme inhibition (ECVAM, 2002). Additional tests are then needed to assess enzyme induction and polymorphism effects.
Non-animal alternatives for assessing pharmacokinetics/toxicokinetics consist of mathematical models that describe rates of ADME. These models are commonly referred to as biokinetic models when studying chemical ADME. The most useful are the physiologically based biokinetic (PBBK) models, which can integrate physiochemical and in vitro data (ECVAM, 2002). Validated models are needed that can be used for broader groups of chemicals.
ECVAM proposed a new testing scheme that takes into account the preliminary assessment of whether a substance is likely to result in a systemic exposure (Coecke, et al., 2005). This involves barrier-function assays to determine whether a compound can be absorbed in the intestine, penetrate the skin, or breach the lung epithelial barrier. In vitro models exist for the study of all of these barriers, but they have not been formally validated. Other assessments proposed are plasma protein binding (PPB)--the binding of a chemical to proteins in the blood--which can effect the action, distribution, and elimination of a chemical from the body, and blood-tissue partitioning--used to estimate a substance's blood and tissue levels. Both of these can be assessed by analytical methods, but the in vitro partitioning estimates do not account for active transport processes.
In vivo human testing of extremely low doses of a labeled compound (microdosing) has been used as part of human drug clinical testing to evaluate drug ADME (Coecke, et al., 2005). This approach has not been widely accepted for testing chemicals.
Validation and Acceptance of Non-animal Alternative Methods
The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM), ECVAM and the OECD have not yet reviewed or endorsed as scientifically valid any non-animal methods for metabolism and pharmacokinetics/toxicokinetics. In vitro dermal absorption methods are defined by an OECD Test Guideline (TG 428) and are accepted by some regulatory authorities.


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In 2003, the Health System opened Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, a 58-bed community hospital in Walton County that is rated among the top hospitals in the United States for patient satisfaction. In March 2010, the new Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf, a 19-bed hospital, opened in Port St. Joe, Fla. This year, Sacred Heart formed a joint venture with LHP Hospital Group to lease and operate Bay Medical Center in Panama City.
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The question posed in the headline to this post can be read in two ways.
Rhetorically, as in "What baseball direction should the Rays take now that they've been eliminated from the postseason in the first round two straight years?"
Or literally, as in "Should the Rays start thinking about moving out of the Tampa Bay area because of poor attendance, and if so, where could they go?"
The rhetorical question could be asked for some time, particularly with rumors that teams like the Cubs and Angels, who have general manager vacancies, might be interested in the Rays' Andrew Friedman. So let's look at the literal question, which is made more important today by Rays owner Stuart Sternberg's comments about the poor attendance at Tuesday's division series game against the Rangers.
Here's another quote from Sternberg that might be illuminating:
"It seems clearer to me by the day that we're going to be the last man standing," Sternberg said. "And everything I know, and talking to these guys, baseball is just not going to stand for it anymore. And they'll find a place for me. They won't find a place here though. So it's up to us, to everybody, to figure out how to get it right. …
"We've come so far with this, with all the people who are interested and watching. I do believe we've grabbed into (them) a little bit, and to say it's a good thing, it's fun, it's good for your kids, it's a nice sport. … And that's my real concern, that we won't get to finish the job that I know we were right there to do."
The problem for Sternberg and the Rays is that although that could have been said yesterday, it wasn't; that's from before this season began. Nothing has changed. Here's the basic problem, summed up three years ago by John Donovan at SI.com:
The main reason the Rays have failed to win the hearts of folks in Central Florida is the same one that explains the Marlins' similar fate in South Florida, says Michael Kalt, the Rays' point man for the new stadium. "Part of the reason that baseball hasn't been very successful here in Florida ... really comes down to the venues [do] nothing to highlight that feeling that this is baseball, in Florida," he says. "I mean, they stuck us in a UFO and [the Marlins] in a football stadium."
The "new stadium" referred to in that quote would have looked like this:
Now that is stunning. It's unique -- no other baseball stadium looks anything like that -- and it fits in with the culture of the region. Unfortunately, it will likely never be built; the Rays gave up on getting funding approved for that park. Further, St. Petersburg mayor Bill Foster says he is going to hold the Rays to their lease for the Trop and not allow them to seek out sites in the Tampa Bay area outside that city; thus they have few options there other than to stay in that "UFO", which no one likes and that is in a location difficult for the bulk of area residents to get to.
What can Sternberg do? There have been rumors that the New York native, who grew up a Mets fan, is interested in buying that team if they come on the market, but he claims to be uninterested. However, what if he could move the Rays to New Jersey?
There are over 22 million people in the New York metropolitan area, of which about 4.2 million live in the New Jersey counties closest to the Meadowlands, where the New York Giants and Jets play and which is the most likely site for a baseball stadium. 4.2 million -- that would instantly make the Rays part of (approximately) the 12th largest market in baseball, about the size of Boston or Detroit. The New York City area supported three teams for more than 50 years until the Dodgers and Giants moved to California.
There is, of course, one not-so-small issue with the Rays moving to New Jersey, and it's not the lack of a stadium (unsuited as it is for baseball, they could probably play at the new Meadowlands football stadium for a couple of years while one is built). It's the territorial infringement payments the Mets and Yankees would likely ask for for invading their turf. What the amount of such payments would be is anyone's guess. But it would still be better than to allow one of baseball's best-run franchises (at least given their on-field success over the last four seasons) to wither away in an area that doesn't seem to care to keep it.
There aren't really any other cities in North America large enough to support a major league team that don't already have one. Sure, San Antonio, Portland, Nashville and Charlotte, among others, have expressed varying degrees of interest, but they don't have the market or media clout that you'd get from moving a team to New Jersey.
That's what I'd do, if I were MLB's moguls -- approve a Rays move to New Jersey, with some payments to the Mets and Yankees. It's the best way to save one of the up-and-coming franchises in baseball. What do you think? Vote in the poll.


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It's rare that the No. 1 ski for Forgiveness wins the category, but that's the beauty of the new Super 7. So easy to ski, it's impossible not to like. The fundamental 7 Series attributes remain - sufficient width along with tip and tail rocker and tapering for a supremely surfy feel in powder. Charge as hard as you dare - you can shut it down instantly if things start to go south. The new Air Tip reduces swing weight and tip-flap, and a new flat tail gives it more power at the end of the turn. It's the best of the "new-school" powder-ski designs. Gleason: "The most nimble powder board."
The new Super 7 features a slightly narrower width (116 mm) than the flagship Squad 7, as well as more forgiving performance. It's lighter, has a tighter turn radius (20.8 meters at 180 cm), and is offered in lengths that are more manageable for most skiers: 188, 180, 172 and 164 cm. It's part of the highly successful 7 series, which has been drastically revamped with new technologies for 2013-14. Chief among those technologies - and by far most visible - is Air Tip, which is employed in the top three models of the series, all of which are new. The tip and tail are honeycombed with air pockets that reduce swing weight by concentrating the mass of the ski underfoot. Because the tip is lighter, tip flap is also noticeably reduced. All models feature stiffer tails than previous 7 series models, for stronger turn finishes, and Powder Turn Rocker, which combines early-rise tip and tail with camber underfoot for flotation in powder and carvability on hardpack. More importantly, most models (Smash 7 excepted) feature tapered tip and tail shapes that keep them loose and smeary in deep snow and allow for quick speed checks and direction changes. New Light Core construction uses paulownia wood to reduce weight by about 20 percent compared to previous 7 series models. All are straight-ahead wood-core laminate constructions (except the Smash, which is a softer cap construction). All are sold flat (no binding).
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Note: Fee change January 1, 2014.
Effective January 1, 2014, the fee for certified copies of birth certificates will be $28 in accordance with Assembly Bill 1053. This fee will affect all requests processed in 2014. Therefore, if you mail your request the last part of December 2013 please submit the new fee.
Birth certificates are used for many official governmental purposes such as Social Security, passport applications and school enrollments. They are sometimes used for non-official registrations such as little league. You can purchase a certified copy of a birth certificate in person at the County Clerk-Recorder's office at 555 County Center, First Floor,
Our office hours are 8am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Payment types accepted in the office are cash, checks, and credit or debit cards (Visa and Mastercard only).
San Mateo County does not accept online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached through its website, www.vitalchek.com, An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® and Visa®.
Application for certificate
Mailed requests for certified copies of birth certificates must be accompanied by a notarized application. (Application form will require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader which may be downloaded for free.) Mail the application with the required payment in a preprinted check (payable against a USA bank) or money order only to the above address- Attn: Vital Records.
Make checks payable to San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder.
Processing time may take several days. Please expect to receive your copies via regular mail in approximately two weeks. If you wish to expedite your request you may choose to send it via overnight mail. If so, please include a pre-paid overnight return envelope along with your notarized application and check or money order. Certificates from the years 1865 to 1965 may require an additional two days for processing.
On occasion, an adoptee or transgender will change information on their birth certificate through legal channels and an updated certificate may have to be obtained from the States Office of Vital Records where these documents originate. The States Office of Vital Records will send the replacement certificates to the local County Clerk-Recorder to update the record, but this may take a few months to transpire.
An amendment to any birth certificate must be completed through the State Office of Vital Records. Please see website for forms and instructional packet www.dhs.ca.gov
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(AP) - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is promoting community supported agriculture.
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Labor Day weekend calls for partly sunny skies over the Estes Valley
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Photographing elk and big horn sheep in the mountains
Shooting photographs in the mountains is there a difference? In my opinion, yes there is a difference.
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Since taking office, President Obama and his administration have worked to help communities and regions impacted by natural disasters and major economic challenges respond and rebuild stronger than before.
Cone zones for Aug. 29 through Sept. 4
Fifth Avenue: The road will be closed from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, between Main Street and Kimbark Street for the Downtown Farmers Market.
Celebrate Labor Day in Estes Park
Pistol Pete the alpaca garnered a bit of attention from attendees. The annual alpaca market is this weekend at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park.
Estes Park School District announces adult education outreach offerings
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No construction on Hwy 36 between Estes and Lyons over the holiday weekend
The Colorado Department of Transportation has announced that there will be no construction on U.S. Highway 36 from Estes Park to Lyons over the Labor Day weekend.
Clans will gather in Estes Park
Clan representatives hold their respective tartans on the parade field of the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival at a past event.
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District receives $90,000 grant to...
The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District have received a $90,000 Shooting Range Grant through Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Shooting Range Development Grant Program.
Estes Park has been wrestling with affordable housing issue for years
Editor's note: This is the first in an occasional series of stories looking at the affordable housing issue in Estes Park.
A 'peachy' opportunity at the Estes Park Farmers' Market
Marilyn Cockroft, 11, of Croft Family Farm, bags peaches at the Estes Valley Farmers' Market on Thursday.
Rotary Global Grant awarded to Glen Haven
Richard Visintainer and Charles Grigg announce Rotary International's $168,000 Global Grant to Glen Haven.
Estes Park sales tax receipts up 6.1 percent
At the halfway point of the year, sales tax collections are up 6.1 percent when compared to the first six months of 2013.
Demolition of the old primary school is nearly complete
By David Persons Trail-Gazette The demolition of the old primary school is nearly completion, Estes Park School District officials say.
Video: Estes Park to see showers all day Wednesday
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"The grocery consumers of Fort Collins could make these lunatic environmentalists pay the price for a 5 cents bag fee for groceries by boycotting the grocery stores in Fort Collins and shopping in Loveland.
Highland Festival gearing up for Sept. 4 start
Massed pipe bands enter the arena during last year's opening Estes Tattoo. The tattoo is the gathering of all of the marching bands of the festival.
Comedy warrior returning to Estes Park
Wounded warrior Robert "Bobby" Henline from San Antonio, Texas with Estes Park local Rich Johnson at last year's Heritage Festival.
Final senior center fund-raising breakfast Sept. 13
Members of Families for Estes, representatives from the Estes Park Senior Center and the Town of Estes Park invite the community to the Grandparent's Day Ice Cream Social.
Nashville in the Rockies Sunday
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Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will undergo Tommy John surgery on his injured left elbow Thursday.
There was previously some question as to when Crawford would have the surgery, but he reportedly wanted to undergo the surgery immediately to be ready for the start of next season, while the Red Sox wanted to delay surgery until after the season. The two sides were scheduled to meet Monday to make a final decision. Below is the official statement from the team following that meeting.
Carl Crawford has a chronic left elbow ulnar collateral ligament tear. While he has been following a conservative treatment protocol and playing with this injury, his symptoms are getting worse. After consultation with the Boston Red Sox medical staff and with Dr. James Andrews, the decision has been made to proceed with a left elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery). The surgery will be performed by Dr. Andrews on Thursday, August 23. We expect Carl to make a full recovery.
Crawford, who has played in just 31 games this season, was hitting .282 with three home runs and 19 RBI in his second season with the Red Sox.
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Ms. Lesley Wheel, a pioneer lighting designer and one of the founding members of the IALD, passed away on April 1, 2004.
Lesley Wheel was Bryn Mawr graduate, and her first job was as a lighting designer for supper club performances at the Waldorf Astoria Hilton Hotel. She went on to design lighting for fabulous hotels and resorts all over the world. In the last few years after retirement from the profession, she collaborated on a book with Carol Kinsey and Lauren MacLeod. Her intent was to share the knowledge that she had acquired in the practice for more than 40 years.
Lesley was a mentor and a role model to many of today's practicing professionals in the lighting design industry. She was single-handedly responsible for the success of the IALD internship program. Because of her vision, there is a whole new generation of talented lighting designers in the industry. For her many contributions to the industry, she was made a fellow of both IALD and IESNA and was honored with the IALD Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Developing novel markers or improving the current ones for tracking and isolating stem and progenitor cells is still a major challenge. Although cell surface markers and genetic approaches have been developed for isolating and tracking stem and progenitor cells, these approaches have serious limitations. Multiple antibodies against stem cell-specific cell surface molecules are required for stem cell enrichment, thus limiting the use of these markers for tracking stem cells in animals. Genetic markers controlled by cell-specific promoters have limited specificity since few genes have truly stem cell-specific expression patterns. In addition to limited specificity, it is tedious, time consuming, and costly to generate transgenic mice with reporter genes controlled by different cell or tissue-specific promoters. The discovery of RNA interference (RNAi) has revealed a fundamental layer of gene regulation controlled by small non-coding RNAs. Among these small non-coding RNAs, miRNAs are a family of endogenous RNAs (~22-nt long) that mediate post-transcriptional gene repression through imperfect base-pairing to their cognate target mRNAs (1). MiRNA-mediated gene regulation represents a comprehensive layer of genetic programs at the post-transcriptional levels, and has been shown to play diverse functional roles in animal development and in the pathogenesis of cancers. Several lines of evidence have implicated miRNAs in the developmental regulatory decisions of stem-cell maintenance and differentiation in flies and mice. miRNA expression signatures may be used as tissue and lineage markers for stem and progenitor cells from normal and diseased tissues. Since miRNAs can selectively silence gene expression in cultured cells and animals by targeting cognate target mRNAs for either degradation or translational repression. We will develop miRNA sensors, which are reporter genes fused with UTRs containing one or more miRNA complementary sites, to indicate the expression of stem and progenitor cell-specific miRNAs. Up-regulation of stem-cell miRNAs will result in the suppression of the reporter genes, whereas down-regulation of stem cell miRNAs will result in the increase of reporter gene expression. The proposed research will results in novel markers for stem and progenitor cells that are controlled by the miRNA-mediated post-transcritpional genetic programs, which will complement the existing markers for stem and progenitor cells. Thus, the proposed study will provide new markers and further improve the existing markers for stem and progenitor cells. Particularly, stem cell miRNA sensors can be used to monitor and isolate live stem and progenitor cells from animals or differentiated embryonic stem cells.
Statement of Benefit to California:
Specific markers are required for tracking stem cells in vivo and for isolating stem cells from animals and differentiated embryonic stem cells. Such markers are essential for advancing our understanding about stem cell biology and for developing therapeutic applications using embryonic and adult stem cells. However, available marker are inefficient, difficult to use, and costly to develop, and it remains a challenge to develop specific markers for tracking and isolating stem and progenitor cells. So far, only gene regulatory information at the transcriptional levels were utilized to develop stem cell markers. However, recent studies revealed that stem cell development is also controlled by miRNA-mediated gene regulation –– a comprehensive layer of genetic programs at the post-transcriptional levels. The proposed study will develop specific markers for stem and progenitor cells based on their unique miRNA expression signatures. Specifically, we will develop fluorescent sensors that convert stem-cell miRNA expression signatures into distinct fluorescent signals, which can be monitored in real-time using fluorescent microscope and flow cytometry. These miRNA sensors, which are controlled by the miRNA genes at the post-transcritpional levels, will improve the existing markers for stem and progenitor cells and facilitate the identification of stem cells in vitro and in vivo. This technology will have broad applications in stem cell biology and therapeutics, and can be easily adapted for human stem cells. We will be making available the miRNA sensors created by our work for stem cell researchers at California, which will further benefit California and its citizens.
Review Summary:
The applicant proposes a new strategy for marking lineage-specific stem cells, focusing on hematopoietic stem cells (HSC). In contrast to traditional approaches that are based on cell surface protein expression, the proposed study will develop miRNA sensors that will measure the differential expression of various miRNAs in differentiating cells. Expression profiles of miRNA have been previously used to classify cancer cells, for example, and the applicants hope to use such miRNA signatures to mark lineage specificity in HSCs. To test the efficacy and utility of this approach, the applicants intend to engineer embryonic stem cell (ESC) lines to express HSC-specific miRNAs and their sensors, i.e. the fluorescent reporters under the control of RNA sequences that are complementary to those miRNAs. Although reviewers felt that the proposed approach is innovative, the feasibility and impact on stem cell research of using characterized miRNA to mark lineage specificity was not convincingly established. The major concerns revolved around two aspects of this effort. First, the preliminary data presented did not clearly address the feasibility of the approach particularly since the sensor design used in the preliminary studies is a single, not the dual quantitative sensor proposed for marking cells and uses a different promoter for driving expression. Second, the principal investigator (PI) did not adequately discuss the strategy for viral integration of the reporters into target cells. For example, it was unclear what targeting vector would be used and why the use of embryonic stem cells would be a better alternative to other cell types for testing the approach. One reviewer noted that the entire proposal centers on being able to generate stable cell populations containing the sensors and ESCs may not be the most efficient cells to begin with as the targeting will be time-consuming and expensive. Additionally, there was no discussion of how successful integration events would be identified. Of further concern, a reviewer noted that the constructs depicted in the proposal's figures were not designed for use in embryonic stem cells. In addition to these technical deficiencies, the applicants did not provide adequate discussion of the potential difficulties that might arise and how they might be alternatively addressed. Finally, the scope of this effort was considered to be rather ambitious and perhaps beyond the limit of a two-year investigation. Reviewers felt that the PI has the appropriate expertise to conduct the described research. While in the very early stages of his/her career, the PI has a solid track record with miRNA and hematopoiesis. Overall, while the technologies described in this proposal were innovative and promising, the reviewers were uncertain of its feasibility and impact on stem cell research.


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On December 19, Olde Tyme Harvest for Hunger was proud to present Canadian Foodgrains Bank representative David Meier with the final cheque for $135,000, the total amount raised on their record-setting day on August 24, 2013.
On that day, 42 threshing machines operated simultaneously — breaking a World Record Academy record for most vintage threshing machines operating at one time. The previous record was set in 2009 in Rock River, Wisconsin.
That amount was raised by the over 6,000 people attending the Old Tyme Harvest, in addition to the over 400 volunteers who supported the afternoons many activities, and with the generous support of over 120 sponsors such as The Mosaic Company and Bayer Crop Science. It is enough to provide emergency food rations for over 11,000 people in the developing world for a month.
A commemorative DVD of the World Record and the day's activities has been produced; it can be ordered locally at Sharpe's Soil Services and Kadaizy Flowers in Langenburg or on-line at www.oldetymeharvest.com.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 churches and church agencies working together to end global hunger. In 2012-13 it provided $43 million of assistance for 2.1 million people in 37 countries. This included over 40,000 tonnes of food and seeds.
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Ruth Dolan - January 12, 2013Ruth Elaine Dolan, 76, of Cedar Creek, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, due to an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Aurora. Pastor Karl Larson will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at www.higbymortuary.com.
Ruth Elaine Dolan, daughter of Elton and Esther (Palmberg) Elge, was born in Aurora on Jan. 25, 1936.
She grew up in Aurora and graduated from Aurora High School Class of 1954. She went to work in Dr. Zuspan's office as a medical assistant. Ruth Elaine then went on to attend and graduate from North Park Junior College in Chicago in 1957.
In 1968, Ruth Elaine married Bob Sarver and they had two daughters, Heidi and Misty. Bob passed away in 1984. Ruth Elaine then moved back to Aurora and worked for State Farm Agent Marlin Hadenfeldt.
In 1997, she was united in marriage to Bob Dolan. They made their home at Cedar Creek. Ruth Elaine worked part time at Copple Chevrolet and then at the Platte River State Park as an office assistant.
Ruth Elaine was an extremely dedicated mother and grandmother. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Ruth Elaine had a passion for shopping and also looked so very stylish. She loved animals, but most especially all the many cats she had given a home to over the years. She enjoyed taking trips with her sister. Ruth Elaine attended the First Christian Church in Louisville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Bob Sarver; brother-in-law, Wilbert Solander and sister-in-law, Carolyn Elge.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Bob Dolan of Cedar Creek; two children, Misty (Pat) Vanderheiden of Aurora and Heidi Sarver of the Grand Island area; three grandchildren, Thomas and Troy Vanderheiden of Aurora and Hannah Tonniges of Polk; brother, Ron (Colleen) Elge of Aurora; sister, Carolyn Solander of Aurora and several nieces and nephews, family and friends.


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