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"We decided to unite for Medicine Show as we all knew and played some with Tommy, plus it was 25 years ago that this [Rimrock] craze started," says Bush. At the time, a saloon in Lafayette was named after the band and the "Boot Scooters," a Texas dancing group, made appropriate groupies. "When Rimrock started, it was at the end of the disco craze," says Bush. "One of the bands that existed before Rimrock, with Mark MacDiarmid, was The Disco Haters. That morphed into Rimrock as Urban Cowboy came out. The music scene in Lafayette had very few places for live bands in the late '70s because of discos and the rise of the DJ."
Started in 1996, the annual Medicine Show has made a name for itself in Lafayette's musical history, and this year's lineup also features a historic reunion of Lafayette R&B and blue-eyed soul ensemble The Red Beans and Rice Revue (whose classic logo is pictured above), The Traiteurs, Susan Cowsill Band and a special collaborative performance by Sonny Landreth and Maestro Mariusz Smolij with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. The proceeds go toward reaching a goal of $1 million for the Comeaux memorial fund, currently at $700,000.
Medicine Show 9 at Grant Street Dancehall on Saturday, Dec. 17, kicks off at 8 p.m., and admission is $15. Call 237-8513 for advance tickets.
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A Baton Rouge judge issued a temporary restraining order Monday against enforcing a law that prohibits anyone 70 or older from running for justice of the peace or constable.
Gov. Bobby Jindal believes the last-minute passage of a pension hike for his state police superintendent, Col. Mike Edmonson, was improperly handled, according to the governor's office.
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Brittan Bush joins Liskow & Lewis, Blake David installed as the Third District Member of the Louisiana State Bar Association's board of governors, and Simien & Miniex announces 2014 scholarship winners.
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As the courts hash out the attempts to preserve and shelve Common Core in Louisiana, a group of six state lawmakers are planning an Aug. 22 trip to Oklahoma to meet with their counterparts and strategize for the 2015 regular session.
While hopes are high for turnout this fall, a new report from the Center for the Study of the American Electorate suggests that Louisiana's midterm face-offs may amount to nothing special in terms of votes cast.
The attorney hired by the Lafayette Parish School Board for a special investigation of Superintendent Pat Cooper has submitted his final report, though it may be another week before the findings are made public.
Poachers killing elephants at increasing rates; independent autopsy on Brown; Gaza truce continues and more national and international news for Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
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IberiaBank and LHC Group are presenting co-sponsors of the popular luncheon.
Hub City Cycles hits the ground running through small-business center opportunity.
Leaders from the local tech community ponder the question: What's missing from Acadiana's tech ecosystem?
AT&T's U-verse heads our way. Here's what it means for you.
LITE's virtual environments are changing the way local employees learn how to do their jobs.
Local tech gurus will go the distance to call Lafayette home.
A look at recent hires, promotions and other news from Acadiana's business community.
New Johnston Street eatery catapults to No. 1 spot in nearly 200-location chain.
By identifying companies that match the output of its post-secondary educational institutions, Lafayette is creating opportunities that keep highly trained graduates in the area.
Gideon's Promise lauds G. Paul Marx's work to improve the quality of indigent defense and helps train five new public defenders.
The Tea Party of Louisiana is calling Sen. David Vitter a "turncoat" for his newfound embrace of Common Core educational standards.
AG says 50-year-old Terry Francis Savoy sold fraudulent Workers Compensation and Employers Liability insurance policies throughout the state.
An annual report evaluating Gov. Bobby Jindal's privatization of Medicaid lacked important financial information and presented rosy performance reviews not corroborated by data, according to a review released Monday.
The state's jobless rate rose to 5.4 percent in July from 5 percent in June. Louisiana's unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in July 2013.
Lafayette attorney Michelle Meaux-Breaux has announced her plans to seek the Division E seat for judge in the 15th Judicial District.
AUG 19 Crazy Crawfish gives us a primer here on how the state Department of Education, the Recovery School District, drop-out numbers and graduation rates. It's a long post, but it has a lot of data in it, and a lot of explanations, plus a couple of photoshoped pictures of Paul Pastorek thrown in for fun.
AUG 19 Here's the statement Ray Mouton sent to the Advertiser (at their request) to balance a story quoting the Bishop about why he won't release the name of 15 priests accused of molesting children. Mouton also gives us some background: The paper "ignored" the statement, Mouton says, adding that the paper was acting as a 'publicist' for the bishop, instead of as a newspaper for this community.
AUG 19 If Rick Perry needs support (from someone other than his optometrist, that is) he found it this weekend from Ted Cruz and Bobby Jindal, Time Magazine reports in this post. Bobby said he supports Rick in his fight against "this partisan suit." (Hey, Bobby! Call up your brother the lawyer and ask him the diff between an indictment and a suit. Hint: there's a big one.)
AUG 19 Although his name is not on the ballot, the upcoming Senate rate is an important one for Bobby Jindal, Jeremy Alford writes here on LaPolitics. Nationally, the GOP is looking to him to "deliver" the seat, but lately his endorsements haven't been good luck, Jeremy says, "more like kiss of death."
AUG 19 Blogger CB Forgotston has some more info on the never-ending saga of the so-called Edmonson Amendment. Two legislators, one of whom helped write the thing, have proposed a "legislative solution" for the situation. This is in lieu of a lawsuit to determine the legality of the thing. So, if these guys wrote the bill that they really, really, really don't want a judge looking at, how are they qualified to "fix" it?
AUG 19 This post on Silicon Bayou News is a hoot. The unfortunate author recently attended a New Orleans City Council meeting, and describes it as "theatrical." This particular meeting was about Uber, which is another discussion altogether; the author also gets into that issue.
AUG 19 Here's an interesting story from the Advocate about a group of ghost hunters who recently visited T'Frere's Bed and Breakfast, hoping to catch up with the resident ghost. (At least these guys didn't burn the place down, right?)
AUG 19 OK, so this is a story in the Picayune about the state's Tea Party being bent out of shape because David Vitter says he supports Common Core. Blah, blah, blah. You really need to click through and read the last two paragraphs of this story -- because THAT is where the real entertainment is here.
AUG 19 A competition show, Master Chef, is holding an audition in NOLA next month, the NOLA Defender blog reports here. The show, hosted by screaming ginger Gordon Ramsay, requires that applicants fill out a 10-page application and cook a dish that they are required to plate on-set for the audition.
AUG 18 This post by blogger CB Forgotston is pretty appalling. He's telling us of special "services" provided to legislators by State Police, including giving rides and acting as a messenger service. So when you saw that State Police car speeding down the Interstate, it's possible he was just delivering something to a legislator. Great, right?
AUG 18 Blogger Jason Brad Berry is writing about the BP oil spill claims process again - and as usual he's the only one who is watching these guys. This particular post is looking at how the stories have changed in response to his questions about conflicts of interest among the committee members who are processing the claims.
AUG 18 Author and attorney Ray Mouton has posted more information about sexually abusive priests and the current bishop of the local diocese. Apparently cash settlements were made to victims as recently as 2008, Mouton tells us, and the priest in question now lives in Englewood, Calif.


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From Greggs' trading update comes a warning that the government's plans to add VAT tax to takeaway foods "could have a material impact on our sales and profits", depending on the outcome of industry consultations.
We believe there is an alternative to the Government's proposal which will remove any anomalies and make the tax much simpler for both the Government and the consumer. We believe the solution is to see VAT charged on all food kept hot for sale in a heated environment after cooking, all food re-heated to order and all food supplied in heat-retaining packaging. This will very clearly differentiate between fresh bakery food and food that is being sold intentionally hot. Read more

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The foods you choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish can help you fend off life-shortening diseases and conditions.
We aim to eat right for optimal health and to ward off debilitating, chronic diseases that can shorten our lifespan. Indeed, heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes are among the leading causes of death in the U.S., and diet can play a central role in promoting or preventing these diseases.
Eat your fruits and vegetables. Given the recent press highlighting the science-based benefits of vegetarian and Mediterranean diets, including decreased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and some cancers, it should come as no surprise that diets abundant in plant foods, like fruits and vegetables, offer the best dietary defense against chronic disease and premature death. This is not to say that animal foods need to be excluded; rather they ought to take up less space on our plates and be chosen wisely.
Other dietary disease fighters
While theres little doubt fruits and vegetables promote health, there are other dietary disease fighters to put on the longevity plate as well: Whole grains, nuts, legumes and fatty fish have earned their place at the table, and heres why.
Whole grains: Eating more whole grains has been associated with a reduced risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and some types of cancer, says Kate Marsh, nutrition expert at Northside Nutrition and Dietetics in Sydney, Australia, and author of a 2012 review on the health implications of vegetarian diets, published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.
How much to eat? The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans call for making at least half your grain foods whole grains. Six ounces of grain foods are recommended for a 2,000 calorie diet (the average calorie requirement for adults), thus at least three servings should come from whole grains.
Nuts: Regular nut consumption is linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, CVD and metabolic syndrome (a clustering of risk factors that raise the risk of CVD and diabetes), Marsh says. How much to eat? A 2005 review in the Journal of Nutrition concluded 50-100 grams (about 2-3.5 ounces) of nuts eaten most days significantly reduced total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, which can help fend off heart disease.
Legumes: Marsh points to studies showing that bean eaters have a lower risk of developing CVD, diabetes and cancer. A 2004 analysis in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that bean consumption was a strong predictor of longevity in the elderly, and a 2013 review in the Journal of Medicinal Food supported a role for legumes in the prevention of cardiometabolic risk. How much to eat? A cup-and-a-half of cooked legumes (beans, lentils and peas) per week is suggested for a 2,000 calorie diet by the USDA.
Fatty fish: Research shows that regularly consuming fish, particularly fish like salmon and trout high in omega-3 fatty acids, decreases the risk of heart disease death. Even better news, a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine this year reported that higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids were associated with lower risk of death from all causes. How much to eat? The American Heart Association recommends eating two 3.5-ounce servings per week.
Foods that inhibit longevity
Following a Western-style diet can increase risk of chronic disease and premature death. The American Journal of Medicine revealed such findings in May, demonstrating that a steady intake of fried foods, sweets, processed and red meat, refined grains and high-fat dairy does not bode well for longevity and quality of life in advanced age.
Red and processed meat: Both are linked to total cause mortality, but processed meats, such as salami, sausages, bacon, packaged lunch meats and hotdogs even in small amounts carry a higher risk. Research published in the journal BMC Medicine in March found the risk significantly increased among those who consumed more than 40 grams (about 1.5 ounce) a day, according to study author Sabine Rohrmann, head of the Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine at the University of Zurich. Processed meats are higher in sodium than fresh meats, and high sodium intake is a factor related to CVD, Rohrmann says.
Sodium: This mineral stands out because of its connection to high blood pressure (hypertension), which elevates the risk for stroke and heart attack.
Excessive salt intake is also linked to stomach and esophageal cancer. The average American consumes 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day, much of it from processed foods. This is well above the Dietary Guidelines recommendation of no more than 2,300 mg (about 1 teaspoon of salt) for healthy adults 50 and under. A report in the journal Hypertension estimated that a gradual sodium reduction over 10 years down to an average of 2,200 milligrams a day in the American diet would prevent up to half a million deaths.
Whats the bottom line? Fill your plate with whole plant foods, eat fish at least twice a week, cut down on sodium, minimize red meat and avoid processed meats as much as possible.
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Ashley, 3, sits in her mom's lap Tuesday afternoon. Just days before police say two mean tried to kidnap her from her home.
Her mom, Andrea, says the girls father, Hilario Gonzalez, 29, showed up with a stranger dressed in all black. "He come Sunday, he want to take the baby by force but she said I don't want to give her to you because you're drunk," explains Andrea's brother-in-law, Johnny Rodriguez. That stranger was Alfredo Mendez-Canales, 54. Rodriguez says he told everyone in the home he was the law. "He told me he was the police. I said if you're the police why you come this time and why you come drunk," Rodriguez explains, he was home at the time. "Doesn't matter what you say but I'm here and we're going to take the baby. That's what he said." Rodriguez called for help. "When we received the call we just coincidently had a deputy that was very, very close and literally was able to block the vehicle in," Whitfield County Sheriff Scott Chitwood says. Little Ashley was in the front seat of the car. When the two suspects were questioned Gonzalez ran, until police zapped him with a stun gun in the back."Sometimes when alcohol is involved a little shambling gets going," Chitwood says. The two face a list of charges including kidnapping and impersonating an officer. They're behind bars at the Whitfield County Jail. For Gonzalez it's the second time around. "This was not the first occurrence and again we have nothing to prove he is the father so that's what constitutes the kidnapping aspect," Chitwood says. "For what his ultimate goal is, that's the million dollar question."
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What does your email inbox say about you?
Originally published: Dec 12, 2012 - 10:51 am
What does your email inbox say about you?
Here are all the types.
Bruce is a cross between email neat freak and email destroyer. I glanced over at his inbox to see five emails Wednesday morning. I'm sure they are already in the deleted folder. Bruce admits to declaring email bankruptcy when he gets too far behind. This is when he deletes everything and starts over.
Pamela and I both tend to be email chaos lovers. Why? Because we can't keep up with our overflowing inboxes. I have two email accounts and I'm behind on both of them. There are 1,846 unread emails in my work email (firstname.lastname@example.com if you'd like to add to it). I just changed the settings on my gmail account to hide many of the unread emails. Right now, it says I have 86 of them, but the truth is I have about 4,000. Chaos.
I just don't want to devote the time to keep an inbox spotless. This is sort of how my life works in general, except that I leave things in piles, not files. It drives my wife crazy. But, that's just how my mind works.
What's your email type? And what does that say about you?
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A South African man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the killing of white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche, a lawyer in the case said.
The owner of the South African mine where 34 people died in a clash with police said Tuesday that it will not discipline workers who fail to return this week, reversing an ultimatum to return to duty or face being fired.
CNN's Nkepile Mabuse reports on what is at the center of a wage dispute that turned deadly on Thursday
One of the world's largest platinum mines in back is operation after a strike, its owner announced Monday, following police violence last week that left 34 workers dead.
Facing an ultimatum to return to the mines Monday, a South African drill operator told CNN he and his coworkers should honor their slain colleagues and hold out for a pay increase.
Graphic video shows gunfight between S. African platinum miners and police, leaving 18 dead. Nkepile Mabuse reports.
The headlines Friday in South Africa spoke of a bloodbath, of war.
CNN's Nkelipe Mabuse reports on violence and death amid a labor dispute in South Africa's platinum mining industry.
Rising tensions at a South African platinum mine exploded Thursday in grisly violence as police opened fire on striking miners.
South African runner Caster Semenya took second place in her Olympic debut Wednesday, three years after a gender controversy sidelined her career and overshadowed her victory in the world championships.
Smiles on Olympic volunteers, trains running on time and all the Gold medals. Its so un-British Jim Boulden reports.
Oscar Pistorius, a South African double-amputee nicknamed the "Blade Runner," made an unprecedented Olympic debut Saturday, finishing second in his 400-meter qualifying heat.
CNN's Robyn Curnow meets the grandmother of double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, who talks about his fighting spirit.
See a flyover of the Olympic torch relay's concluding leg in London following a 70-day trip from Greece.
Members of North Korea's women's Olympic soccer team walked off the field Wednesday when the flag of South Korea was mistakenly flashed on the big screen before their match against Colombia.
To mark Nelson Mandela's birthday, we asked what the former South African president means to you. The response on social media has been overwhelming.
South Africans celebrated Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday Wednesday by participating in good deeds nationwide to honor the legacy of the famous statesman.
Pomodoro jockey, Piere Strydom talks to CNN after his shock win at the Durban July.
28-1 outsider Pomodoro sprang a surprise to land the Durban July, South Africa's most prestigious race, beating Smanjemanja by a nose to land the R1 710 000 first prize.
Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius will compete at the Olympic Games after he was named in both the individual 400m and the South Africa 4x400m relay squad for London 2012.
Professor Jonathan Jansen is the first black dean of education at a formerly all-white university in South Africa.
A novel skin graft treatment appears to be working for a 3-year-old South African girl burned over 80% of her body in January, a spokeswoman for her family said Tuesday.
British field hockey authorities have been forced to apologize "unreservedly" to South Africa after an old national anthem from the days of apartheid was played before an international game this week.
Luke Donald retained his PGA Championship title at Wentworth with a closing 68 on the West Course giving him a four-shot victory over Justin Rose and Paul Lawrie.
Controversial remarks by the last white president of South Africa, F.W. de Klerk, in which he validated the origins of "separate but equal" nation states, have been used by critics "unfairly out of context," his foundation said.
The man who helped engineer a transition to majority rule says South Africa's constitution and democracy are in danger.
The last white president of South Africa said the post-apartheid land is still trekking toward prosperity for all and a better democracy.
CNN's Robyn Curnow reports on the battle to protect media freedom in South Africa.
He is lauded as one of Africa's most unique voices, with a fanbase stretching across the world, but South African singing sensation Vusi Mahlasela remains faithful to his roots.
For over twenty years, Vusi Mahlasela has been celebrated globally for his powerful vocals and message of freedom.
Dumisani Rebombo is no ordinary advocate for women's rights in South Africa. He is a rapist.
CNN's Nkepile Mabuse talks to a repentant rapist who explains South Africa's cultural acceptance of rape.
Marketplace Africa looks at the growing global popularity of rooibos, or redbush tea.
In cafes across Cape Town, brewing the perfect cup of rooibos has become a fine art.
Four minors accused in a brutal videotaped gang rape of a mentally disabled teenager were released on $67 bail Thursday, their lawyer said.
CNN's Nkepile Mabuse reports on the serious problem of young boys raping young girls in South Africa.
Opera singer Thomas Hampson and members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo form an unique musical sound.
Three of four minors accused of taking part in a brutal videotaped gang rape of a teenager will face full prosecution, a spokesman for a South African court said Wednesday.
The mother of a rape victim in a viral video says the South African government failed her. CNN's Nkepile Mabuse reports
The mother of a South African girl seen gang-raped in a cellphone video slammed authorities for neglecting to protect her mentally disabled daughter when she was raped before.
South African President Jacob Zuma married his longtime fiancee in a private ceremony at his rural home, making her one of his four current wives.
Seven appear in court accused of gang-raping a teen girl in a case that has outraged the country. Nkepile Mabuse reports.
South Africans woke up on Wednesday morning to the claim that a group of Soweto youths had filmed themselves raping a 17-year-old girl believed to be mentally ill.
Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo travel the world sharing their connection to South Africa's wilderness
Noted for his versatility and breadth of achievement, American opera singer Thomas Hampson is one of the most respected baritones performing in the world today.
U.S. Masters runner-up Louis Oosthuizen was one shot off the lead when a storm brought an early end to play on the second day of the Malaysian Open Friday.
It's been 11 years since John Meletse, a deaf, gay South African man, first learned he was HIV positive.
A British court will consider the extradition of Shrien Dewani, accused in S. Africa of planning the murder of his wife.
The extradition of honeymoon killing suspect Shrien Dewani to South Africa was temporarily halted Friday on mental health grounds, the High Court in London said.
Land owners get rich from fracking, but don't know about violations in their backyards. CNN Money's Poppy Harlow reports.
South Africa has an energy deficit on its hands. Too many people want fuel for their cars and electricity for their homes, and the country is struggling to keep up with demand.
The "Playing for Change" foundation has millions of followers and more than 150 musicians from 25 countries.
Managing Director of BMW South Africa, Bodo Donauer explains the company's plans to increase production in the country.
Car giant BMW is shifting up a gear in its efforts to tap Africa's emerging middle class.
For more than 45 years Ladysmith Black Mambazo have been taking South Africans on a musical journey.
When Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital, South Africans took a deep breath and prepared themselves for the worst. Despite the government issuing statements telling concerned citizens not to panic, they did. Mandela holds such a special place in South African's hearts that they fortify themselves with the inevitable day when he takes his last breath.
CNN's Nadia Bilchik talks about global icon Nelson Mandela and why he means so much to the entire world.
South African designer, Gavin Rajah talks to CNN about the fashion of Ostrich feathers.
For some 100 years, tourists have flocked Arenhold Hooper's ostrich family farm in Oudtshoorn, the South African city renowned as the ostrich capital of the world, to ride its long-legged, long-necked birds.
CNN's Nkepile Mabuse reports on the hate crime against a lesbian teenager that has rocked South Africa.
Gay rights advocates in South Africa hailed a judge's sentencing of four men to 18 years each in prison for brutally slaying a 19-year-old lesbian.
Could encouraging people back into agriculture help to boost African economies? CNN's Robyn Curnow reports.
The sweet aroma of blossoming orange trees wafts through the air as a white-haired figure moves slowly along the green-choked path. Aided by a yard stick, 85-year-old Sam Motsuenyane walks through his citrus orchard in South Africa's Winterveldt area, occasionally stopping to check the lush fruits hanging from the trees.
South Africa sent condolences to Nelson Mandela on Monday following the death of his youngest sister and last surviving sibling out of 31 others.
The first graduates of the South African school started by Oprah Winfrey talk about the impact it has made on them.
Surrounded by the white-clad students of her all-girls academy, Oprah Winfrey is glowing with pride.
CNN's Nkepile Mabuse spends time with South African golf star Ernie Els as he enjoys a break in his homeland.
A birdie on the first play-off hole saw Branden Grace beat South African legends Ernie Els and Retief Goosen to the Volvo Golf Champions title at the Fancourt course in George.
Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts and South African Branden Grace share the lead after the third round of the Volvo Golf Champions event at The Links at Fancourt in George, South Africa.
A plane carrying Madagascar's ousted leader Marc Ravalomanana was turned away from Madagascan airspace Saturday as he tried to return from exile, his spokesman and the airline said.
Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts fired a remarkable nine birdies in his last 11 holes to card a course record 64 in the opening round of the Volvo Champions tournament at Fancourt, South Africa.
As many as 32 tourists who were trapped in South Africa's Kruger National Park after torrential rains and flooding have been rescued, park officials said Thursday.
Robyn Curnow sits down with Christine Lagarde the Head of the IMF to talk about the impact of the eurozone crisis on Africa.
Africa's growing economies should put jobs creation at the heart of their development policies, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund.
South Africa's Branden Grace and Englishman Richard Finch are tied at the top of the leaderboard on 15-under par after the third day's play at the Joburg Open on Saturday.
Creating a brand out of spicy chicken is not easy so fast food chain, Nando's, has turned to political satire.
Creating a viral ad isn't as easy as grilling spicy chicken, but restaurant chain Nando's seems to have found the recipe for success.
A stampede on a university campus in Johannesburg Tuesday left one woman dead and several people injured, according to eyewitness reports.
Tjaart van der Walt will seek to upstage two of his most illustrious golfing compatriots and win his first professional tournament at the Africa Open on Sunday.
Defending champion Louis Oosthuizen raced to the halfway lead at the Africa Open with a superb 11-under-par 62 at East London Golf Club Friday.
How the Handspring Puppet company is cashing on success with the much acclaimed production of "War Horse."
CNN's Robyn Curnow sits down with the CEO of South Africa's power utility company Eskom Brian Dames.
It might be one of the world's worst polluting energy sources, but coal has allowed South Africa to become the continent's largest economy, according to the chief executive of the country's power utility company Eskom.
From buying expensive caskets and tailoring new clothes to slaughtering animals and organizing a massive feast, little expense is spared in South Africa's elaborate funeral celebrations.
CNN's Nkepile Mabuse looks at whether Africa's biggest polluter is addicted to the power and riches coal brings.
Coal is the new gold in South Africa -- it's also one of the worst polluters on the planet.
S. Africa's nat'l assembly passed legislation some say is a threat to journalistic freedom and anti-corruption efforts.
South Africa's National Assembly passed legislation Tuesday that critics say is a threat to journalistic freedom and anti-corruption efforts.
A South African coal-mining company is cleaning up its act by building cheap, eco-friendly housing using its industrial waste.
Anglo American, the South African mining company, is turning its waste into homes by recycling waste gypsum into bricks.
A young South African is dancing his way into the U.S, bringing the vibrancy of his African heritage to his performance.
Andile Ndlovu is one of South Africa's most prominent young ballet dancers, an international performer and award winner both at home and overseas.
CNN's Robyn Curnow looks at what is fueling the demand for rhino poaching. (Contains graphic images)
Tourism and wildlife officials want the slaughter to stop. Private security armies and the South African military have cracked down. Still, rhinos are being killed in South Africa alone at a rate exceeding one a day, a rate that has already made one species of rhino extinct and threatens the two others.
South Africa's ruling party Thursday suspended its controversial youth leader for five years after a disciplinary committee found him guilty of sowing divisions.
In "World's Untold Story" a woman says she endured corrective rape - when men believe rape can make lesbians straight.
It was supposed to be an ordinary night out with friends for 20-year-old Zukiswa Gaca but it ended with her lying on a railway track attempting to take her own life.
Security will be stepped up Thursday ahead of what is expected to be one of the biggest anti-poverty protests since democracy came to South Africa in 1994.
When Mahen Bonetti started her own film festival showing African films some called her a dreamer. Now her dream is a reality.
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The day that the annual week-long black bear hunt began in Northern New Jersey, the first two bears were caught in Jefferson and Sparta, according to a press release from the NJDEP.
The first bear, a 165-pound male, was hunted in Jefferson on Monday, by Edwin Mackin of Boonton.
The second bear that was taken in Sparta later in the day was a 124-pound male. He was brought in by Staney Zeveny of Stillwater.
The black bears will be hunted until Saturday to control the state's black bear population. The hunt is held in conjunction with the firearm deer-hunting season.
DEP biologists predict a harvest in this year's hunt similar to last year, when 469 bears were harvested.
The NJDEP said the reported bear sightings are down this year by 34 percent. Nuisance and damage complaints are down by 26 percent and dangerous bear incidents are down by 43 percent through the end of October.
The Northern New Jersey region has between 2,800 and 3,000 black bears living in the hunting area north of Route 78 and west of Route 287, according to the NJDEP. The number of bears declined from 2010, which was about 3,400.
The hunting this week will take place in portions of a 1,000-square-mile area north of of Route 78 and West of Route 287.
Commissioner of the Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy Bob Martin said they anticipate a "safe and professionally managed" hunt this season.
"The overall goal is to reduce the number of bears, especially in Northern New Jersey, to a more manageable number, while improving public safety by reducing bear encounters with people. It is our responsibility to properly manage the black bear population."


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Field Trips
We are no longer accepting spring semester field trips requests. Requests for fall 2014 field trips will be accepted beginning in early August.
The Town Center at the Discovery Building is an exceptional destination for scientific exploration. We offer several field trip experiences for students in elementary, middle and high school. All groups interested in a field trip must fill out an online registration form. You can visit our field trip programs page to learn more about the workshops available for your visit.
Prescheduled field trips to the Discovery Building are offered from mid-October through early June. Field trips also are offered as part of the Wisconsin Science Festival on October 16-17.
Online registration for Wisconsin Science Festival field trips is available now.
Online registration for fall 2014 field trips (October-December) will be available in August.
Online registration for spring 2015 field trips (January-June) will be available in November.
Who Can Attend:
Class groups from elementary, middle and high schools; home schoolers; and community groups with at least one adult (18 years or older) chaperone per 10 youth.
In the Town Center and our state-of-the-art teaching labs located on the research floors of Discovery and staffed with scientists committed to bringing cutting-edge science experiences to students of all ages.
Hands-on workshops geared for various grade levels from kindergarten through high school. These experiences are aligned with state and national standards. Examples of the workshops we offer are described on our field trip programs page. Some programs are not designed for all ages.
Field trips to Discovery are offered only on specific dates. Not every activity is available each day. When you fill out the online field trip registration form, the available dates and times for each program will be listed. Please review the listings carefully as you select your visit date and time.
Each program lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes and most groups complete two programs. Lab experiences are limited to 30 students per lab with groups rotating through activities. The maximum amount of students we can accommodate at one time is 150.
Field trip experiences are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. An all-day field trip option is available on one Friday each month. All-day excursions have flexible start and end times. We can keep you busy at Discovery all day, or you might want to take in other campus experiences and sights. The daily schedule for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday field trips is as follows:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon
9:30-10:45 a.m. – Activity 1
10:45 a.m.-noon – Activity 2
Noon – Optional lunch (lunches can be provided for an additional fee)
Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
10-11:15 a.m. – Activity 1
11:15-11:45 a.m.– Lunch break (lunches can be provided for an additional fee)
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. – Activity 2
Groups must fill out an online registration form to request a field trip visit. Fall field trip registration will be available in August.
Each field trip date may differ by time and activity offerings. Registrations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
Please review our visitor guidelines with students and chaperones prior to your visit.
Four free bus parking spaces are located in front of the UW–Madison Stock Pavilion, 1675 Linden Drive, about 50 yards from the Babcock Hall Dairy Store. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional bus parking is available in lot 130 on campus. You can access a campus map using this link: map.wisc.edu. Type in lot 130 in the search field located in the upper right corner and the map will locate this parking lot. Parking for vehicles other than buses is available in lots 17 and 80. Please use the campus map for details about parking options and costs. Download our parking options flyer.
Lunch Policy:
Students are allowed to bring in sack lunches to eat in the Town Center. However, no food purchased from an outside caterer or food vendor (other than your school cafeteria) is allowed. Any catered or pre-ordered box lunches must be arranged through Steenbock's on Orchard, Discovery's exclusive caterer. Please contact Lisa Loup at 608.469.2316 to make arrangements. Steenbock's can even provide food for a snack break, if you choose to do so.
Dress Code:
Students and adults working in a laboratory setting need to come dressed appropriately for the environment. Discovery will provide personal protection equipment (lab coats, goggles and gloves) whenever required.
- All student and chaperones must wear closed-toe shoes.
- No shorts or skirts unless the skirts are full-length.
- Long hair must be pulled into a ponytail.
Evaluation & Research:
Many of the education programs at Discovery will have brief surveys connected to the experience so that the activities can be evaluated and consistently improved upon based on participant feedback.
- If a survey is part of a research study, you will be provided with consent forms prior to the field trip. Please send them home to the students' parents/guardians and bring them with you for your field trip.
- Signed consent forms are not a requirement to participate in a field trip.
- The surveys typically run less than three minutes and are near the end of the field trip activity.
- If possible please send the consent forms home along with your schools' field trip permission slip.
Tours of the Town Center are free and open to the public. Workshop fees are $3 per student. Groups may sign up for more than one session. Discounts on fees are provided based on your school's free/reduced lunch statistics or students with special needs. Please provide any relevant information when completing your registration form. All groups will be invoiced for their visit after the trip to adjust accordingly for the actual number of participants. Please do not bring payment on the day of your visit.
Questions about field trip visits to Discovery should be directed to Anne Whisner at 608.316.4444.


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Legislation to strengthen the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and other environmental concerns in the 1970s did not only create new government agencies, it also spawned entire fields of law. While some lawyers work for nonprofits that use lawsuits to challenge pollution and others work as government regulators, the "best of the best" work for large corporations wielding both litigation and lobbying on behalf of polluting industries, according to Chambers and Partners, a group that publishes directories indexing and ranking law firms globally.
The three top U.S. firms in environmental law – Sidley Austin, Latham & Watkins and Hunton & Williams – represent companies notorious for violating the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts and lobbying to weaken laws meant to protect the environment and public health.
Sidley Austin is considered a top tier firm on environmental issues. Chambers states, "the lawyers are renowned for their expertise in air, water and waste pollution litigation," and list clients such as BP, General Electric and Duke Energy. But perhaps their most significant client when it comes to international pollution is the XL-Pipeline project in Canada. They represent Canadian energy companies attempting to develop a controversial cross-border oil and gas pipeline.
"We represent Alliance Pipeline, Enbridge, TransCanada and other Canadian energy businesses which have sponsored major cross-border oil and gas pipeline projects. We have advised a number of these projects on the permitting and environmental review process under both US federal and state laws. We also counsel clients involved in proceedings initiated by the Office of Enforcement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission," states Sidley Austin on their website. Continue reading The Polluters' Lawyers


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In a major departure from traditional tutus and tulle, fourteen dancers in David Parsons' new work for American Ballet Theatre, The Pied Piper, will be wearing rather unusual rodent costumes created by master puppet maker and sculptural engineer Michael Curry.
The Pied Piper premieres on May 18 during ABT's New York City season at The Metropolitan Opera House. Lighting is by Howell Binkley, non-rat costumes by Ann Hould-Ward, projections by Misha Films, and animation design by Michaela Zabranska. The piece was composed by John Corigliano, with a libretto by Mark Adamo based on Robert Browning's 19th-century poem, The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
For Curry, who also created the animal/actor puppets for The Lion King on Broadway, "It is very different working with ballet dancers. The experimental nature of my work is not part of their world, as they don't often have to break out of certain boundaries. But when they see the illusion of the rats in the mirror, they like it."
Rather than dress the 14 dancers as furry little creatures, Curry has created a flat rat concept that works against the vertical nature of ballet dancers. "The spine of the rat is like a low horizontal gesture," he says, "with a strong horizontal line across the shoulders. This is a line I use a lot." The rats have pointy heads and tails like bull whips, both controlled by the dancer's hands. "They provide great contrast with the classical lines of the principal dancers," Curry notes.
The spines of the rats are made of plastic, while their heads are of cast neoprene to be rubbery and flexible (the dancers nudge at each other with them). The complex tails are made using a series of urethane foam disks joined by a flexible core and covered with a Spandex tube. The bodies are a furry, textured polyester in mottled gray and black that Curry has dyed and painted to add a pearly luster.
"The rat sits like a sandwich board on the dancer; it's like putting a broom behind your shoulders as we did as kids," explains Curry. Another of his costume concepts is a long cape intended for a beautiful male dancer to wear in a scene change. The cape has a 35' train covered with 80 small rats. For another moment, Curry envisions 140 rats on sticks converging on a dancer in a spotlight. "You can't see the puppeteers since they aren't in the light," says Curry, "so it looks like the rats are covering the dancer like a bee keeper covered in bees." Pretty creepy stuff.
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The Mt. Vernon Memorial VFW Post 9233 will host its 21st annual "Buddy Poppy" Salute to all U.S. war veterans.
The event will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at center court in Times Square Mall.
The theme this year will be "Thanks to the Greatest Generation," said VFW member Jim Nichols.
The main speaker for this year's event will be Gene Tucker, pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church. Tucker may also sing, Nichols said.
Kenneth C. Flanagan, past commander, will be the master of ceremonies for the event. Several of the participants in the salute to veterans have participated in many, if not all, of the 21 events, said VFW Post 9233 Commander Bruce Miles.
The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, a speech by Mt. Vernon Mayor Mary Jane Chesley and songs if time allows.
At 11 a.m., Flanagan will mark the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month with the striking of the bell. A minute of silence will be followed by the reading of the roll call of members of Post 9233 who have passed away since it was charted on April 8, 1992.
Cheryl Price Hunsell will place roses at crosses symbolic of those at Flanders Field.
All people are invited to the free event at the mall, Miles said.
In the week leading up to the event, beginning Nov. 3, VFW members will be selling Buddy Poppies around town to raise money for the post's relief fund, which helps veterans, their widows and orphans. Miles said the poppies are made by disabled veterans as well.
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Quiet Riot's Live and Rare Volume 1 is full of good music, live stuff from the Condition Critical tour as well as three demos. The sound quality of the live material leaves a lot to be desired, like another reviewer stated it sounds about like a bootleg. The three demos are of good sound quality. If you're looking for some live Quiet Riot go with the Extended Versions cd.
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This live album is good. It's entertaining and is excellent to bang your head to (no pun intended). The only problem is the few seconds at the end of each song. The music just stops. It dosen't flow. Very good otherwise.
I admit i'm not a huge QR fan, but I love the songs Metal Health and Come On Feel The Noise. From the moment I pressed play it had this terrible sound that seemed like an unrealistic live sound, the guitar wasnt trebled enough, the drum sounded flat like the treble was all the way down and the bass is hardly hearable at all. The singing however is OK.
The producation on the songs really make it hard to stand out as a recignisable live album. I thought the first few songs where just boring me but then when the ones started that I knew I could hear the low quality of them, and the editing and panning sounds rotating around is just annoying. The drum solo probably would sound ok if it didnt sound trapped behind a concrete wall. I've heard better live recordings from this band then this… if youre a die hard QR fan and wanna hear some old live recordings and a few demo tracks of early songs then this album is a must but to the casual fan, skip it and go for something else by them.
I own every QR album, even the two Japanese records they did with Randy Rhoads, so obviously I had to own this one too. Unfortunately, the only good reason I can think of to own Live and Rare by Quiet Riot is if you're a completist. I should have known that by the cheap and cheesey cover art, but I definitely realized that upon first listen.
Although the liner notes say "produced by Frankie Banali" (QR drummer) and "mixed and mastered by Neil Citron" (latter days QR guitarist) you can't hear any production value or sound quality at all. This sounds like a bootleg, plain and simple, and I have heard better bootlegs. As for mixing and mastering, I speculate that Citron adjusted some levels on his PC and burned a master copy using a household CD burner. The two-second gap between songs (extremely annoying when you have crowd noise chopped off and then carried over) is just one clue as to the lack of care that went into this package. No one could possibly have played the CD and approved it for release without noticing, so I suspect that nobody played the CD before releasing it.
Sure, the material is great, you can't beat these classic tunes from Metal Health and Condition Critical, along with a drum solo and a couple rare early QR tracks (including one from the Randy Rhoads years). The demos are cool, done for the DuBrow solo album before he reformed QR in '83. The demos, however, are pretty much the only thing I can handle listening to. The rest, with its bootleg quality sound and two-second gaps between songs, is so close to unlistenable, I know that this QR album will recieve very few spins in my collection.
The truly scary thing? This CD is subtitled "Volume I".
Very saddened by Kevin DuBrow's cocaine overdose. The first metal band I ever listened to will never rock again.
I haven't listened to this CD since I bought it except for the studio tracks because of that 2 second gap. I decided to try burning a copy of the CD using Nero 8 and clicking "remove 2 second gap". It pretty much did the trick, there is a slight pause or pop when each track begins, but this trick will at least make the album listenable.
It was great hearing Lets Get Crazy, Run For Cover and especially Gonna Have A Riot live from back in '83/'84. The demo's were pretty good as well. I gave this release four stars instead of five because each track has a stop gap of one second in between them and since most of the tracks are live, it sounds like a bootleg splice/chop job in between tracks. My understanding is that the band has already acknowledged this as a mistake on the labels behalf and future pressings of the cd will not have the annoying stop gaps between tracks.


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Clayton County police say that pedestrian walking in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 early Tuesday was hit by a tractor-trailer and killed. The accident happened around 2:45 a.m.
The northbound lanes of I-75 were shut down just beyond State Route 138 for about three hours following the accident. Traffic was diverted onto I-675 temporarily. The victim's identity was not released to the public.
The tractor-trailer was hauling furniture, authorities said.
Another Georgia parent has sued his children's school district over guns. The lawsuit is directed at Fulton County schools.
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MetroWest state senators and representatives spent an hour serving up chicken noodle soup and chicken parm Tuesday night.
Sen. Karen Spilka, Sen. James Eldridge, Rep. Chris Walsh and Rep. Tom Sannicandro put on an apron and lent a hand serving hungry families and individuals at the Pearl Street Cupboard & Café in downtown Framingham Tuesday night, Jan. 15. Spilka represents Natick.
Besides serving food the legislative delegation spent time listening to the problems of those suffering from food insecurity and lending an ear to those in need.
"We are delighted that our local elected officials are helping shine some light on our Pearl Street Cupboard & Café. The number of those in need of food has increased by 400 percent at our Pearl Street Cupboard in the last year alone. The face of hunger has changed. We see more under-employed people and unemployed people who simply cannot provide enough meals for their families. These are neighbors, friends and families," said Paul Mina, President & CPO, United Way of Tri-County. The cafe regularly serves meals on Tuesdays.
The United Way of Tri-County has a goal of providing meals to more than 3,000 families living in and around the MetroWest 495/Corridor during the cold winter ahead.
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BUFFALO — Roster addition: RB Johnny White (released by Bills 8/31). Reserve/injured: WR David Nelson (knee). Tryouts: RB Jason Ford; RB DuJuan Harris; RB Richard Murphy.
CLEVELAND — Practice-squad addition: OT D.J. Young. Practice-squad deletion: OT J.B. Shugarts. Roster exemption lifted: LB Scott Fujita.
DENVER — Placed on waivers: OG C.J. Davis; WR Tyler Grisham (from reserve/injured, knee). Roster additions: QB Caleb Hanie (released by Broncos 9/8); C Dan Koppen (released by Patriots 8/31). Reserve/injured: NT Ty Warren (triceps). Practice-squad addition: DE Jamie Blatnick. Practice-squad deletion: OG Wayne Tribue. Tryout: C Dan Koppen. Visit: QB Caleb Hanie.
HOUSTON — Tryouts: DT Remi Ayodele; DE Brandon Bair; DE Corbin Bryant; DE Clifton Geathers; DT Daniel Muir; DE Jay Richardson.
INDIANAPOLIS — Roster addition: OT Bradley Sowell (from Buccaneers practice squad). Practice-squad deletion: WR Kashif Moore. Tryouts: WR Jeremy Ebert; CB Cliff Harris; RB Davin Meggett; LB Monte Simmons.
JACKSONVILLE — Placed on waivers: TE Colin Cloherty; WR Brian Robiskie. Roster addition: TE Stephen Spach (not tendered as UFA by Rams 6/2); OT Herb Taylor (released by Packers 8/24).
KANSAS CITY — Placed on waivers: LB Cameron Sheffield. Practice-squad deletion: WR Junior Hemingway. Roster exemption lifted: LB Tamba Hali. Tryouts: TE DeMarco Cosby; C Dan Gerberry; C Bryan Mattison; TE Zach Pianalto; TE Mickey Shuler; OT Dustin Waldron.
MIAMI — Placed on waivers: LB Sammy Brown. Practice-squad additions: DT Chas Alecxih; WR Brian Tyms. Practice-squad deletion: WR Chris Hogan.
NEW ENGLAND — Tryouts: S David Caldwell; CB Chris Carr; DE Jeff Charleston; WR Jamel Hamler; QB Stephen McGee; QB Curtis Painter; WR DeMarco Sampson; DE Monte Taylor.
N.Y. JETS — Placed on waivers: WR Patrick Turner. Practice-squad addition: LB Ricky Sapp. Practice-squad deletion: CB LeQuan Lewis.
SAN DIEGO — Visit: OG Reggie Wells.
TENNESSEE — Placed on waivers: DE Pannel Egboh; OT Troy Kropog. Roster addition: OG Deuce Lutui (from Titans practice squad). Roster exemption lifted: WR Kenny Britt.
ARIZONA — Roster addition: CB Terrence Johnson (released by Colts 8/27). Practice-squad addition: CB Greg McCoy. Practice-squad deletion: CB Larry Parker. Tryouts: DE Andre Carter; CB Greg McCoy.
ATLANTA — Reserve/injured: CB Brent Grimes (Achilles). Practice-squad addition: OG Phillipkeith Manley.
CHICAGO — Practice-squad addition: LB Patrick Trahan.
DALLAS — Placed on waivers: TE Colin Cochart.
DETROIT — Tryouts: CB Conroy Black; CB James Dockery; S Tyrell Johnson; CB David Jones; CB Derrick Martin; CB Lionel Smith; CB Syd'Quan Thompson; CB Morgan Trent; CB Byron Westbrook.
GREEN BAY — Roster exemption lifted: LB Erik Walden.
NEW ORLEANS — Roster exemption lifted: LB Barrett Ruud. Tryouts: FB James Bryant; LB Jerrell Harris; LB Austin Johnson; LB Ernie Sims; LB Nate Triplett.
N.Y. GIANTS — Practice-squad additions: WR Brandon Collins; OT Matt McCants. Practice-squad deletions: CB Terrence Frederick; C Scott Wedige.
PHILADELPHIA — Placed on waivers: S Jaiquawn Jarrett. Roster addition: WR Mardy Gilyard (released by Eagles 8/31). Practice-squad addition: TE Derek Carrier. Practice-squad deletion: TE Chase Ford. Tryout: DT Terrell McClain.
SEATTLE — Placed on waivers: RB Vai Taua (from reserve/injured, injury settlement). Practice-squad additions: NT Hebron Fangupo; WR Jermaine Kearse. Practice-squad deletions: C Tommie Draheim; TE Gabe Miller. Tryout: LB Joe Holland.
TAMPA BAY — Practice-squad addition: OT Mike Remmers. Practice-squad deletion: OT Bradley Sowell (to Colts roster). Tryouts: DE Everett Brown; DT Antonio Dixon; CB Coye Francies; LB Thaddeus Gibson; CB Danny Gorrer; CB C.J. Wilson; DE Jarius Wynn.
WASHINGTON — Roster addition: LS Justin Snow (released by Colts 8/31). Reserve/injured: LS Nick Sundberg (designated to return/arm). Practice-squad additions: RB Eric Kettani; RB Javarris Williams. Practice-squad deletions: RB Antwon Bailey; RB Robert Hughes; DT Jason Shirley. Tryouts: LS Matt Katula; WR Kyle Nelson; LS Louie Paxton; LS Justin Snow; LS Joe Zelenka.
FREE AGENT — Suspension lifted by commissioner: OT Johnny Culbreath; LB Lawrence Wilson.


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RUSSELLVILLE, AL (WAFF) - Russellville authorities arrested a man for the shooting death of 70-year-old Robert Leroy Presley.
Russellville Police responded to a shots fired call around 10:00 Wednesday night at 701 Hawkins Circle in Russellville
When they arrived at the home, they found Presley's body. They also found the suspected shooter, 54-year-old Jerry Ronald Mills and arrested him. He is charged him with murder.
Police say Mills went to the house to talk to Presley about furniture. When Presley asked Mills to leave, investigators say Mills went out to his car and pulled out a semi-automatic pistol.
The witness that was in the house said they went outside and a few minutes later they heard gun shots.
Presely was fatally shot in the chest as he sat in his wheelchair on his driveway.
The Presely family says the victim had a big heart and recently let a few people move in with him who'd fallen on hard times. They say the shooter was not in that group but was an acquaintance.
Presley's body is undergoing an autopsy.
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Would stay here again for just the staff! They are very welcomming and friendly, even if you don't speak japanese. They will help you beyond expectations if you just ask. The rooms are cleaned daily (thoroughly, but they will leave your stuff alone). Free access to a decent sized japanese bath that you have to try! There is also a good wifi connection available and is right next to asakusa center, which has lots of shops. Will definitly stay here again if i'm ever in tokyo again.
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Alpha Technologies Akron, OH, 44305
Alpha Technologies, a Roper company, is the world leader in the design, manufacture, service and support of precision rubber and polymer laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition/analysis software systems. SUMMARY: The Global Director of Sales will oversee the day-to-day sales and channel management worldwide and be an integral member of the executive leadership team. The successful candida...
JOB DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT:Engineering JOB TITLE:Mechanical Engineer I REPORTS TO:Engineering Manager SUMMARY: Under normal supervision, develop installation and service proceduresfor new products, create CAD models/drawings to support new or existing products, and support project/product-engineering activities through valve design configuration, testing, and troubleshooting. Position will in...
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Job Title: Marketing Analyst Reports to: Vice President, Business Development Position Overview: This position is primarily responsible for managing all communication vehicles to customers and prospects and works with Product Management to communicate key messages for specific projects. Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities: · Writes and distributes press releases and maintains industr...
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Research, design and support eddy current instrument and probe development including electromagnetic simulation & test, circuit board design, cable designs, firmware design, and probe signal response design. Support the research, design, development, and testing of a variety of new technology through the application of engineering concepts, emerging technologies, and the use of scientific and math...
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Responsible for high level architectural design, board level hardware design and development, prototyping, and sustaining activities for a wide range of process automation products. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Resolve defined problems and complete assignments related to hardware design, including micro controllers, FPGAs, switching power supplies, analog conditioning (filters and amplifier designs) a...
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Blaming the victims for "inviting burglars"... way to go, MVPD.
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So, if I shot a burglar breaking into my car, could I say the he invited the bullet?
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"When leaving such items out, Wylie said, "You are essentially doing a disservice to the rest of your apartment community. You are inviting [burglars onto your home turf.""
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Bench, Om Records and La Terrrazza are proud to present Om: Sonar 2010 at La Terrrazza in Barcelona. Located inside a Poble Espanyol, La Terrazzza is one of the most beautiful venues in the city with a spectacular terrace and an open air setting. Celebrating the 4th year of our La Terrrazza / Sonar residency, we bring you Crazy P DJ Set (2020 Soundsystem, Nottingham UK), Milton Jackson (Freerange, UK), Wagon Cookin' (Om Records, Madrid), Hot Toddy (Nottingham, UK) & Om Records head honcho Chris Smith aka Shiny Objects (Om Records, San Francisco). From Tech-House to Nu-Disco, the 1000+ people dancefloor will be shaking all night long until the sun rises over the castle ramparts (literally).
Click here to check out the first two releases on Smoke N Mirros by Hot Toddy "Down to Love," and Shiny Objects "Black Spaces."
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Australia's own Beaumont recently gave Groove Armada's I Won't Kneel an electro fused indie dance remix treatment providing yet another take on the original. Stream and download below…
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WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed that they will not be offering a contract extension to Lee Mitchell for 2013.
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My husband and I have a deal. If we are out together and run in to someone one of us knows, failure to introduce the person to our spouse simply means we cannot remember that person's name. In these instances, I or my husband will quickly introduce ourselves to the individual, as if we didn't give our spouse time to make the introduction. Smooth, huh?
It's not so much to save one another from embarrassment, though that is a definite upshot of the maneuver. It's also so the person whose name has escaped us is not made to feel, well, nameless.
In 1936, American author and lecturer Dale Carnegie wrote the book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. It was a massive bestseller that remains popular today. One of the most memorable and valuable pieces of wisdom Carnegie put forth in the book was that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language. It's as true today as it was 72 years ago.
Using the customer's name is perhaps the most low cost and efficient way to establish a connection with customers and prospects. And the sooner a connection can be made with a customer, the sooner that person feels like a person and not just another number to your business.
When you use the customer's name, the customer does not think, Oh, she just called me by my name. What the customer thinks is that they are important enough to be remembered. In fact, research by Dr. Ellen Weber, president and CEO of MITA International Brain Based Renewal Center, found that hearing your name spoken causes a "spike" in parts of the brain that have to do with our sense of self.
It's an ego builder that makes the customer feel good about him or herself. And while people may not remember what you said or did, they will always remember the way you made them feel. That's why women remember everything, by the way. Unlike men, we attach emotion to events, thus burning the memory in our minds. Men do it, too, but typically only regarding remarkable moments in sports.
The principle of the Law of Reciprocity is that others will reciprocate in kind based upon the way you treat them. If you treat others as unique individuals by addressing them by name, they will see you as a real person, too. Many times, this can diffuse an otherwise tense situation where anonymity allows tempers to flair.
Nowhere is using the customer's name more important than in non-face-to-face settings. When the customer is on the other end of the phone or an e-mail, it's essential to do all you can to bridge the gap as quickly as possible. Along with listening, acknowledging their viewpoint, and asking questions that prove you were listening, using their name is key to building confidence and trust that you care.
Just this morning my husband and I met two gentlemen at breakfast in a hotel lobby. We are all attending the same event that will draw about 5,000 motorcycle enthusiasts. We'll also likely see these gentlemen again over the next few days, so five minutes later I asked my husband what their names were. He didn't have a clue, and I remembered only one of the two names. How pitiful he's in sales and I teach this stuff. We both know better than that.
We all know better than that, but still most people have a hard time remembering names. I didn't do what I should have done to help me remember their names. First, I should have used their names immediately when we all shook hands. Hi, Paul. It's nice to meet you. Then we should have used their names in a conversational manner. So Paul, where are you from and how long will you be staying? John, what kind of bike did you ride down on from Cincinnati?
Word association is useful in helping to remember names as well. For example, when meeting Susie for the first time, you may think about the song, Wake Up Little Susie. I have a friend who just started dating a fellow named Johnny. She told me his name just once, and I immediately associated it with the 1958 Chuck Berry rock and roll song, Johnny B. Goode. It may sound silly, but it works.
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Never assume it's OK to call a prospect or customer by his or her first name until they have made it clear that you may do so. You run the risk of insulting them if they prefer a more formal acknowledgment. If you call the customer Mr. Jones and he prefers that you call him Tom, he'll tell you to call him Tom.
However, when first meeting a prospect and introducing yourself, a sales technique for warming and speeding up the connection is to extend a handshake while saying, Hi, I'm Susan Miller, but my friends call me Susan. And you are? Often the prospect will respond in kind with a first name, thus speeding up the relationship to the more relaxed use of first names. The Law of Reciprocity in action.
Shakespeare wrote that a rose called by any other name would smell as sweet. Maybe so, but assuming it's clear that first names are OK, then that's what I want to be called Rose. Not Honey. Not Sweetie. I see this from time to time, and while I can't quite put my finger on the reason why, it rubs me the wrong way primarily when the person calling me Darlin' is younger than me. Maybe I'm jealous that youth is on their side, I don't know. But in my book age garners respect.
Why did Frazier, Cliff, and Norm all hang out at the Cheers tavern? Because it was a place where everybody knows your name. Are your customers nameless?
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The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Moore on a five-year contract.||||||| Moore was a Pro Bowl alternate with Atlanta last season, when he had four interceptions and 105 tackles. He was one of the top names on the team's list of unrestricted free agents.
Atlanta's starting lineup includes defensive end John Abraham (ankle), Moore (hamstring) and cornerback Dunta Robinson (concussion) in Sunday's divisional playoff game against Seattle.||||||| Falcons backup safety Charles Mitchell (calf) also is active.
Moore played in Sunday's 30-28 win over Seattle.||||||| Moore had missed fourth straight games with a hamstring injury.
Moore said he was fined by the league $7,500 for a hit on Tampa Bay's Earnest Graham.||||||| "It was called a late hit,†Falcons coach Mike Smith told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Again, whether he was a defenseless player, that will be something that I'm sure the League will determine but that was a personal foul, late-hit penalty is what they called it, not helmet-to-helmet.â€
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A Miami man was caught stealing hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel by using an electronic device that masked the true amount of fuel he was taking from a gas station in Jefferson County.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office first began investigating after the managers of a gas station in the 2100 block of Eastern Valley Road noticed a discrepancy in their fuel logs. The gas station was missing 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel on Thursday, March 13, and there was no explanation for where it had gone.
A detective told the store's manager to monitor their diesel fuel sales and report any suspicious activity to the sheriff's office, Chief Deputy Randy Christian said.
A clerk at the store called deputies around 2:45 a.m. Saturday, March 15 to report suspicious activity when a customer arrived to fuel up a tractor trailer. The clerk noted the level of diesel in the in-ground tanks before and after the customer fueled up.
"The pump indicated that the customer had only pumped 24.599 gallons of diesel for a cost of $93.45. However, the tank levels indicated that 209 gallons had been dispensed for a cost of $793.99," Christian said.
Detectives continued to investigate and found that the customer opened the pump cover and used a "plug and play" electronic device that changed pump's reading to show less fuel had been taken.
Authorities arrested the customer, Lazaro Yuced Veliz, 29, of Miami, and charged him with second degree theft of property and possession of burglary tools. Veliz is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on no bond.
"It doesn't appear very elaborate. You're mostly plugging in electronic components and motors," said Lt. Don Edge with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said about a homemade electronic device used to steal hundreds of dollars in diesel fuel.
Lt. Edge says the device is used to alter the reading on the pump that shows how much fuel is dispensed.
"It's bizarre. You would have to know something about electronics and computer systems at gas stations or how they account for fuel sales to be able to come up with a way to interrupt or slow down numbers," said Lt. Edge. "There's a huge profit margin for the criminals. We need, if we can, to make the station owners aware of it. Then we can eliminate a lot of the problem."
Edge believes more of these devices could end up on the streets. He says gas stations and truck stops need to be on the lookout.
"Just be aware of this potential. Anything they can do to hardened their pumps or be a little more attentive."
A similar case happened in Clanton this month. Officers there say two truck drivers were arrested for stealing more than $14,000 in diesel using an electronic device. The suspects in that case and the Jefferson County case are all from Miami, but deputies do not believe the crimes are connected.
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