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Wind turbines are a poor income source
Our commissioners have consistently told us they were desperate to find replacement income for Howard County during the 2009 financial crisis when it looked like we might lose our two largest employers. Among the companies they found willing to come here was the wind developer who wanted to place wind turbines in the eastern part of Howard County.
For some time, I've been trying to determine how our county finances might benefit from these turbines, and recent help from several sources, including a Tipton commissioner, has shown that my calculation process is correct. Let me give you some property tax revenue figures, and you can decide for yourself how significant they are and whether they are worth the problems being reported by our Tipton County neighbors.
Changes to the county setback rules mean there will be fewer than the original 124 turbines here and the new number is unknown. So, let me give you the expected property tax revenue for 124 and 50 turbines. As these figures are fully scalable, you can easily determine the revenue whenever the new number is announced.
For 124 turbines, the property tax revenue starts at just over $91,000 a year and ramps up to $570,000 in the 11th year. The total income received over the first 10 years will be about $3.2 million.
For 50 turbines, the numbers are $37,000, $230,000 and $1.3 million. These figures must be judged against the needs of our county, which had a budget in 2012 of $41.8 million.
There are several other revenue sources including income and property taxes on the company, employees and leaseholders, and my annual estimate of those is about $425,000. So, if $5 million in tax revenue per year can be considered a significant figure and we are willing to wait 10 years to reach that level, how many turbines will it take? The answer is 622, and it implies they would need to be placed all over our county. Certainly this demonstrates how poor an income source turbines are.
More than once, these property tax numbers have been presented to the Commissioners who did not challenge them. Given such a weak income stream, questions must be raised over what the other benefits are we are not hearing about.
Tom Cornell, Greentown
Mom's health key to infant mortality rate
In response to Indiana's infant mortality rank of 45 among 51 states, Gov. Pence and Indiana Commissioner of Health Dr. William Van Ness II convened the first annual Infant Mortality Summit.
All concur that poor infant morality is heartbreaking, costly and an indicator of a community's poor health. Dr. Van Ness said Indiana's infant mortality has been high for a long time. That phrasing obscures the trend. After decades of improvement, it's been worsening the last three years. Unfortunately, the summit was more theater than substance.
Many possible solutions to high infant mortality were omitted. Indiana's rejection of the Medicaid expansion denies health care to hundreds of thousands of low income men and women before pregnancy, early in pregnancy and long after. Unintended pregnancy and short intervals between pregnancy are big risk factors that weren't mentioned, and better contraceptive access isn't in the plan.
Exaggerated emphasis was placed on behavioral factors. Neonatologist Dr. Niceta Bradburn incorrectly reduced social determinants of health to obesity and smoking. The keynote speaker was the commissioner of health from Texas, not a beacon of health. Curiously, no obstetrician spoke. The blame was squarely on moms.
Dr. Virginia Caine stood alone in naming stress on pregnant women as a cause of toxic cortisol levels, premature rupture of membranes, low birth weight, prematurity and infant mortality. These Social Determinants of Health are factors outside of health care like unsafe neighborhoods, financial insecurity, lack of child care, relationship conflict, isolation, unhealthy food, unhealthy elders, racism and lack of power. Dr. Caine heads the Marion County Health Department, where infant mortality has improved.
The CDC, NIH and WHO all say stress on marginalized pregnant women must be relieved to improve infant mortality. How alarming that Attorney General Zoeller has both indicated and denied that he seeks forced opiate testing on all pregnant women. He insists it's legal. This would further stress pregnant women and drive them away from health care.
Medical and public health professionals specifically oppose law enforcement and recommend more treatment facilities for misuse of prescription drugs during pregnancy.
Gov. Pence said there's "treasure in Heaven" for saving babies. He should heed his own words. When a mother doesn't thrive, her children don't thrive. We need to support moms instead of threatening them. There is no holiness in putting ideology before infant mortality.
Sue Ellen Braunlin MD, Co-president of Indiana Religious Coalition for Reproductive Justice


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Are you illiterate? Well, clearly you're not, because otherwise you wouldn't be able to read this. But if you were, I'd be here to offer you a message of hope! See, it turns out you don't need to be able to say, write to become a highly successful football manager. You too could become Harry Redknapp:
I can't work a computer, I don't know what an email is, I can't, I have never sent a fax and I've never even sent a text message. I have a big problem, I can't write so I don't keep anything. I am the most disorganised person, I am ashamed to say, in the world.
I've never wrote a letter in my life. I couldn't write a letter. I write like a two-year-old and I can't spell. Why am I gonna fiddle 20, 30 whatever thousand pounds of income tax when I walk away six months later from £200,000 that I was due?
Defence by strategic incompetence is an interesting one. Whether it'll be enough to convince the jury of his innocence in the Tottenham Hotspur manager's ongoing tax evasion case is an open question.

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Financial Frontlines - Financial Education for Servicemembers Our servicemembers and their families face unique challenges while managing their finances. Financial Frontlines provides information and resources to educate them about financial fraud and debt. Topics include identity theft, credit scoring, budgeting, predatory lending and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The website includes training that is available for large groups or individuals. Click here for more information.
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S.T.A.R.T. is an online resource to motivate Floridians to "Save Today and Retire Tomorrow". It is never too early to begin planning for retirement as the most important resource on your side is time. A recent survey revealed that many current retirees wished they'd saved more money for retirement and had started saving earlier. S.T.A.R.T. aims to give you the resources to help you towards the retirement of your dreams. Click here to listen to our retirement podcasts, read our product overviews, and browse our retirement glossary.
The Florida Council on Economic Education offers a variety of educational programs to prepare Florida's young people to become productive and responsible in making financial decisions. One of those resources is the Financial Freedom Workbook which provides valuable and practical resources to improve financial skills and habits. Click the link above to learn more and order your workbook today!
The Florida Council on Economic Education also hosts a variety of challenges, contests and competitions. Click on a link below to learn more.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (ESPN/FIFA/CNN) -The World Cup match between USA and Portugal came to a thrilling end, Sunday, as the Portuguese came back to stave off elimination.
For the USA, it was a case of so close yet so far. Now there is all to play for in Group G.
The build-up had been dominated by talk of Portugal's star man Cristiano Ronaldo and his injured knee, but it was his former Manchester Knight teammate, Nani, who gave Portuguese the lead after just five minutes.
The U.S. side didn't give up without a fight. They kept on pressing, and on 64 minutes Jermaine Jones showed Ronaldo how it's done from 22 yards out.
Despite playing with black eyes and a broken nose, Captain America Clint Dempsey didn't stop there.
He put his side within touching distance of the second round with just nine minutes left on the clock, but Portugal knew that defeat would mean the end of the road for their campaign and five minutes into time-added-on, Silvestre Varela made it two-two.
So it's all set up for an incredible climax to Group G on Thursday, with both the USA and Germany on four points, so Klinsmann leads the U.S. against his home nation, knowing they need to avoid defeat to make it to the second round.
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A college graduate backpacked around the world, and while they were doing that they decided to take a Rubik's Cube which they had one person do one move from the different locations they travelled to—this is the result.
These are so terrible, they've been wiped from our collective memories but now it's time to look back and face the demons of these really, really bad spin-offs—all it takes is just one crappy offshoot and a show's legacy is in ruins.
In light of the tragic suicide of Robin Williams, YouTube show AsapSCIENCE looks at the science of depression, asking questions like what's going on inside of a depressed person? And exploring the neurological basis for this terrible affliction.
Fed up with random scammers calling him up telling him he has a virus on his computer, Nath Robinson decided to have some fun with them and fortunately he recorded the incident so we could all enjoy it. Something to try at home, maybe?
So, turns out there's an entire subculture that exists around "vaping"— using modified e-cigs they compete to see who can blow the biggest and most impressive vapour cloud, with the winners of each state going on to compete against one another.
3D animation tells a strange story of heartbreak set in an Alice in Wonderland-style world that features some stunning yet simple visuals—the film is a graduation project from a student at the Danish School of Animation.
If your neighbor turned up drunk and shirtless in your garden, what would you do? This guy sees fit to give him a qucik hosing, which the guys responds by not really moving to begin with—but then with some persistence, it has the desired effect.
Doug McKenzie is a bit of a don when it comes to close-up magic artists—and he loves nothing more than incorporating new technologies into his work, turning a seemingly mundane cellphone into a mind-blowing performance.
Prepare to be equally parts freaked out yet hypnotised by this strange video filmmaking duo Dent de Cuir (Jean-Philippe Chartrand and Benjamin Mege) which features footage of a couple making out with green-screen images of cuttings from nature channels replacing parts of her body.
If you were looking for guidance on parenting, then you need look no further than Vine comedian Bottlerocket who demonstrates how to be the best dad any guy could possibly be in this must-see compilation for new parents.
There's a dog who's afraid of Julia Roberts' face and the owner posted a video of it to Reddit—so naturally when Roberts went on Jimmy Fallon's show he showed her the clip and told her to reach out to the mutt and try and help it. But she didn't really help, let's say.
Well, this escalated quickly—what starts out as a video diary to give us an insight into the life of someone with special needs, suddenly takes a turn for the dramatic and unexpected. Is this real life?
The legendary Playboy Mansion, home to Hugh Hefner and his harem takes in trials biker Danny MacAskill who jumps and hops his way around the place, coming across bikini-clad Bunny Girls in the process.
Back in the 80s hacking, at least according to Hollywood, was pretty ridiculous but also incredibly awesome—for instance, if you wanted to create a beautiful lady from nothing just like in Weird Science, Crypto-Smasher V3.10 was your go-to software.
Tell it where you want to go and the car does the rest—you just sit in the back reading a newspaper while it automatically takes the right turn, stops nicely for a red light and effortless differs from dangerous obstacles—meanwhile all around you is total chaos.


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Fanny Wang Headphone Giveaway - Winners Announced
iLounge and Fanny Wang are giving away one of two (1 of 2) Black & White DJ Over Ear Wangs Tuxedo Headphones (retail value $250).
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Spending money on your pets has become a big deal. Just this year alone it's estimated that $55.53 billion will be spent on our furry friends in the U.S., according to the American Pet Products Association.
And that spending is not just on the quality of their pet's life, but also the quality of their death. Aleene Kann still has fond memories of her constant companion "Louie.""I started thinking of him like a family member," Kahn said.Louie was Kann's 12-year-old yellow lab who was put down this past May after an illness. Kann says she knew with Louie's age that he would not be around much longer, but wanted to do more than just bury him in the backyard."What I wanted to do is make it the best experience for him and all of us that loved him so much," Kann said.So Kann decided to do what a growing number of pet owners are doing, and have Louie cremated. It's something that San LeBoeuf, the director of Pet Services for Faithful Forever, says she gets calls about daily, and she meets with 25 to 30 families a week seeking her services."We meet with them very similar to a human funeral director and go through all of their options of what they would like to have because for a lot of people, this is their family member," LeBoeuf said.And it doesn't stop there. They also include a final goodbye with family and friends in a special room.Pet cremation can range anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars.
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PHOTOS: Miss America winners, yesterday and today
(AP) - Miss America is in a New York state of mind.
Mallory Hagan of New York City won the beauty pageant Saturday night after tap dancing to James Brown's "Get Up Off of That Thing" and answering a question about whether armed guards belong in grade schools by saying we should not fight violence with violence.
By capturing the crown, Hagan receives a $50,000 scholarship and a yearlong run as an advocate and role model.
Here, in images, is a look at some of the present and past winners:
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Archived:The CTelephony::Hangup() method should be used to terminate a call properly (Known Issue)
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The maximum number of phone calls that can be made using a CTelephony instance without calling the CTelephony::Hangup() method is 20. Any further calls will fail with the error KErrAccessDenied. This error occurs only when the calls are made by initialising a CTelephony object for making a call and deleting the object to end the call.
How to reproduce
- Make a call using the following code snippet:
CTelephony iDialer = CTelephony::NewL();
CTelephony::TTelNumber telNumber( aNumber );
CTelephony::TCallParamsV1 iCallParams.iIdRestrict = CTelephony::ESendMyId;
CTelephony::TCallParamsV1Pckg callParamsPckg( iCallParams );
CTelephony::TCallId iCallId;
iDialer->DialNewCall( iStatus, callParamsPckg, telNumber, iCallId );
- End the call using the following code snippet:
delete iDialer;
iDialer = NULL;
The CTelephony::Hangup() method must be called to terminate the call.


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|Our view
Highway A needs help
County Highway A between Three Lakes and Sugar Camp is being proposed for status as an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) route, a plan the Three Lakes Nicolet ATV?Club has already taken to the county highway committee.
There are some major problems with that idea mostly because we consider Highway A, in its current condition, to be one of the most dangerous stretches of highway in the county. The combination of curves and hills doesn't mesh well with a narrow asphalt surface, at least not when the traffic is moving at 55 mph.
Highway A should be considered as a candidate for a partially paved shoulder. Without that, it's hard to imagine adding another traffic element into the mix. We see very view cyclists on that stretch of highway and it's no surprise, given the abundance of rolling hills, sharp corners and the absence of a bike lane.
There needs to be a compelling reason to put ATVs on the same roadway as motorists who are traveling at 55 mph. Short of some severe hardship or a plan to use an extremely short stretch of flat, straight road, it makes no sense to put slow-moving ATVs on a county highway.
Besides, Highway A is one of the busiest stretches of road in the county. It is a commuter road that links Three Lakes residents with the county seat in Rhinelander, and Sugar Camp residents with its high school. In summer, tens of thousands of vacationers coming up the Highway 51 corridor must use Highway A to get from Rhinelander to Three Lakes.
The county has already set a precedent on the use of a county highway as an ATV route. But the stretches approved so far have been in remote areas on County Highway Y in the towns of Little Rice and Nokomis — stretches of road that get less than half the traffic of Highway A.
At this time, we would encourage the highway committee and the Oneida County Board of Supervisors to oppose the plan. Highway A is a dangerous stretch of road that needs a wider paved surface before the county considers any additional motorized vehicles for route access.
Joint Finance did well
We'd like to commend the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee for its unanimous vote to remove from the budget bill a Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) proposal to eliminate its requirement to publish legal notices in newspapers when seeking bids for timber sale projects.
Instead, the DNR sought the authority to simply post timber sales on its web site in lieu of printing a legal notice in the newspaper that best serves the affected county. Newspaper publication of government information is the only way to ensure, through a third party, that it gets done — and gets done right.
The DNR's plan would have reversed a basic government responsibility. It is the government that serves the public, and it is the responsibility of government to ensure proper notification of its actions — not the other way around.
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Members of the Vilas County News-Review editorial board include Publisher Kurt Krueger, Editor Gary Ridderbusch and Assistant Editor Anthony Drew.
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Curriculum & International Opportunities
The ICD Option involves completion of a core curriculum (total 13 credits), additional coursework in a specific area of academic and professional interest, and completion of an international assignment with either the Peace Corps or an international conservation and development organization.
The core curriculum includes:
- NRSM 571: International Conservation and Development (3 cr)
- NRSM 575: Sociology of Environment and Development (3 cr)
- FORS 532: Forest Ecosystem Analysis or other approved ecology course (3 cr)
- research methods (quantitative and/or qualitative, 3 cr)
- FORS 595: Graduate Seminar (1 cr)
Specialized coursework is available in any of the fields of study available in the College of Forestry and Conservation. This includes protected area management, rural and environmental sociology, forest management, watershed management, wildlife biology, range management, recreation management, and remote sensing/geographic information systems. Students can also complete coursework in any other field on the UM campus, such as Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, and Sociology.
ICD courses are small, seminar in format and provide opportunities to pursue independent projects in preparation for international assignments. Students work with faculty advisors to identify and develop specific field projects and benefit from interacting with other graduate students pursuing similar studies.
ICD students can pursue either the M.S. professional paper option (36 credits) or the M.S. thesis option (30 credits); the professional paper option is recommended due to its greater flexibility. Students are expected to complete two semesters of coursework prior to their international assignments (24 credits), and one semester afterwards to complete the professional paper or thesis. Academic credit (1 credit/semester) is available for international work. Individuals who have already served in the Peace Corps or have other international experience may build upon their previous international work in their M.S. studies. Approximately half of ICD students complete international assignments in conjunction with the Peace Corps Masters International Program while the others have developed independent assignments with international conservation or development organizations.


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The birth of a child leads to many important decisions for parents, some of which begin in pregnancy: a baby's name, a health care provider for the mother, a delivery plan. One that will have long-lasting impact is your choice of a health care provider for your child. (See our site article for tips on making this decision.)
Once you've made that choice, the next crucial step is to establish a relationship with that provider, for in today's world both parents and providers play a role in keeping children healthy.
An Evolving Relationship
The relationship between parents and providers is changing. For our parents and our grandparents, the doctor served as the sole authority and was expected to have all of the answers for every question. The family told the doctor about the problem and the doctor told them what to do.
But many of today's parents may find this model to be unworkable. First, there are many more treatments and options to choose from. Second, parents nowadays want to be more involved in decisions, active rather than passive participants in their child's care.
Many health care providers now believe the best relationship is a partnership. Providers are the experts on health information, diagnosis, and treatment; parents are the experts on their child. Together, they make better decisions. For young children, these decisions are most often made during well child visits and also during visits for illness or problems.
Visits for Illness or Problems
When your child is sick or has some other difficulty, you want to know what's wrong and what to do about it. That hasn't changed since our parents' day. What has changed is the amount and variety of information available to health care providers, which makes both diagnosis and treatment much more complex.
Again, it appears that the best decisions are made when parents and providers act as partners. This is known as shared-decision making. A parent's job is to give accurate information about an illness or problem to the provider. A provider's job is to know the options and explain them to a family. Together, they can agree on the best plan of action.
Take ear infections, for example. There are choices about whether to use antibiotics, which antibiotic to give, how quickly to start the medication, and even what to do if ear infections happen over and over again. Many illnesses offer a similar variety of options, and the same is true for parenting and behavior issues. The best approach for an individual child depends on what works best for that child and that family. The key is always the partnership between parents and providers.
A Partnership for the Future
As you choose a health care provider for your child, keep in mind that you are looking for someone to serve as a partner in decisions. You'll certainly want someone with whom you feel comfortable and who clearly respects you as a parent. A word of caution: Some providers have been trained to use a more traditional approach. So it's best to ask right away how a given provider feels about partnering and sharing decisions.
Fostering a partnership takes time and energy, but it's well worth the effort. Working together, you and your child's provider can help your child stay as healthy, safe, and happy as possible.


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Fun Friday: Harry Potter or a Beatle?Humor
We all know the Harry Potter series is loved by all ages, but, sometimes, the generations still may tend to be gravitate towards what we recognize from our own childhoods. Example below:
We all know the Harry Potter series is loved by all ages, but, sometimes, the generations still may tend to be gravitate towards what we recognize from our own childhoods. Example below:
@Butterfly Boy, I saw it as McGonagall too, in fact I really couldn't see it as anyone else, what with it being a cat!
@Gene Lin: How on earth can you not know who John Lennon is?!?!!?!?!? dies of shock He was part of the band "The Beatles"! Surely you've heard of them. If you haven't I might just die of shock again. Then I'll be double dead. Which is quite an impressive feat.
I'm over 60 and the first thing I thought of was Professor McGonagall. The Beatles were along time ago and Harry and friends are current and probably will be for generations to come.
I did not see John Lennon, and I am well over 40! I did think Minerva McGonagall when I saw the kitty!
OMG McGonagal POSED!!!! Cool! :D
I deff see it as McGonagall!! and a little bit of Harry Potter :)
the cat looks a little feminine, so I saw McGonagall, then John Lennon, then Harry Potter because his glasses aren't gold-rimmed.
I also see dis kitty as Professor McGonagall :)
Cute kitty (love cats), but I highly disagree with the wording on the poster. Both my son (of course) and I see Harry Potter and he wanted me to post. I'm 45, and was only 14 when John Lennon died (and that means someone who is 40 was only 10). He is an icon – but the glasses are more relevant to Harry – perhaps it should say "over 50". (and funny thing – in 1990, just around when Harry would have been 10 – I had glasses exactly like that!).
It does look a little bit like John Lennon.
So cute!
I'm pretty sure both John Lennon and Harry Potter are my personal heroes, and is it really coincidence that they are both British and wear the same glasses?
Potterheads for literacy unite!
"Your" means "belonging to you", "You're" means "you are". So the poster should read, "If you're over 40..". Come on people, we're (not were) book fans – that means spelling and grammar should count for something.
@ Gene Lin: YOU DON"T KNOW WHO JOHN LENNON IS???? Anyway i think that it's Mcgonagall……
That's so cute! This kitten is either McGonagall or Harry or John Lenon! Most likely is McGonagall


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Governor-General, Governor or Lieutenant-General
A Governor-General or Governor is styled 'His Excellency', which precedes all other titles and ranks, while administering a Government and within the territory administered.
The Lieutenant-Governors of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man are accorded the same style. Their wives have no formal style.
Governor-General of Canada
The Governor-General of Canada also has the rank of 'Rt Hon' for life, and his/her spouse is accorded the style of 'His/Her Excellency' within the country administered by the Governor-General, but this does not apply to the spouse of a Governor. Three of the past five Governors-General have been female. The present incumbent is Her Excellency the Rt Hon Michaëlle Jean.
Governor-General of Australia
The spouse of the Governor-General of Australia is also accorded the style of 'His/Her Excellency' within the country administered by the Governor-General. The present incumbent is Her Excellency Mrs Quentin Bryce, and she is the first woman to hold this Office.
Lieutenant-Governor of a Canadian Province
A Lieutenant-Governor of a Canadian Province is accorded the style of 'The Honourable' for life. At the present time there are Lieutenant-Governors for the Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan.
Northwest Territories, Nunavut (previously part of Northwest Territories) and Yukon each have a Commissioner, who is also accorded the style of 'The Honourable' for life.
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Lieutenant-Governors and Commissoners are addressed as below (for Governor-Generals and Governors) but are not accorded the style of 'His/Her Excellency').
The recommended social form address is as follows:
|Beginning of letter
|Dear Governor-General/General/Lieutenant-Governor (or by name)
|End of letter
|Yours sincerely
|His/Her Excellency Mrs Quentin Bryce
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RAMONA (CNS) - A kayaker who died on Lake Sutherland Saturday was identified Monday as a 57-year-old Ramona man.
Leonard Kevin Jones' body was recovered from the lake by San Diego Lifeguard divers Sunday morning, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
A city worker noticed an upside down kayak at Lake Sutherland Dam just after 1:30 p.m. Saturday, San Diego County sheriff's Lt. Christine Robbins said.
The city worker told authorities the man, who frequently fishes at the lake, had a heart condition, another sheriff's official said.
Robbins said deputies checked the shoreline and asked for a helicopter to help in the search. A search-and-rescue team was unable to find Jones before dark, and the search was resumed Sunday.
Jones was declared dead at 9:36 a.m. Sunday, according to the M.E.'s Office. An autopsy is pending.
Lake Sutherland, owned by the city, is about 45 miles northeast of downtown San Diego.


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Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock
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Most comfortable, lightweight trekking poles I have…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $69.99 on sale
Most comfortable, lightweight trekking poles I have ever used. No slippage whatsoever with their awesome locking mechanism.
- Comfortable hand grips and straps
- Dependable locking system, no slippage
- Smaller baskets is a plus
- Haven't found any yet.
The hand straps are adjustable and wider, much more comfortable then others I have owned. The grips are very comfortable, which is what I chose these for as I have some issues with my hands aching after a long hike. So far none with these.
Once you adjust the pole length the locking mechanism holds tight with no slipping or readjusting necessary. The shocks work great and I really like the smaller baskets. Makes for a nice slim pole. Good grip on the tips no matter what the terrain.
I have always used a different brand but purchased these when a hiker told me about the comfort in the hand grips, I have used them for a couple of months now and I am very pleased with them. I would highly recommend.
I have been looking for a set of trekking poles for…
Price Paid: $89.93 plus tx
I have been looking for a set of trekking poles for some time now. My concern is that I am not a slight fellow and I tend to put a lot of wear and tear on my equipment. Not abuse just very hard use. The first hike was approx eight miles give or take.
My first outing with these poles was on a fairly established trail, with good elevation changes (500 feet+) and terrain feature changes (rock, clay soil scree and deep wet leaves), along with some 'bushwhacking' off trail.
I found the adjustments very easy to set. I did not change on the fly. The flip locks held firmly the entire hike. I checked the marks at the end of the hike and found no slippage.
These poles have "control shock technology" to absorb shock and cushion the arms on the hike. I found these poles really transferred trail feel nicely even with the shock system. I found I could feel the difference in the trail through the poles. The shock system did not rob energy when climbing steep banks or when briskly walking/jogging. I found the poles had minimal vibration. I mention vibration only because at first, I was surprised by the slight vibration, not having used poles for trekking prior to this. Within five minutes the vibration was not noticeable.
The grips are nicely sized and comfortable. I have larger hands and the grips did not feel too small. The wrist straps were comfortably padded and rode nice on the hand. I used the 'through bottom' method of wearing the straps to support the bottom edge of my hand so I can put downward pressure and not hold the pole tightly and still get great support and energy transfer. My hands were not fatigued after the hike. I found the strap adjustment would loosen slightly, which required adjustment. But, I was putting a lot of weight against the straps.
When off trail the poles worked very well. I was concerned once as I was traversing some rocks and had enough lateral lean that the pole flexed and I thought I was going to bend it. But, the poles flexed nicely taking my weight and performed beyond expectation.
These poles have the carbide tip. Which to my surprise bit into all terrain features. When 'bushwhacking' the hill side and stepping on fallen logs the tips bit nice. Even on the rocks there was almost zero slip. On the trail bit the dirt nicely and came out cleanly.
Overall very pleased with the Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock.
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Broke my Contour Elliptics, so I decided to try the Contour Elliptic Shocks - on sale now. I was and am already sold on the flik-loc mechanisms as being the best in the business. The "shock" part of these poles, much to my surprise, is a definite improvement. It definitely dampens down the vibration and noise. I'm impressed.
I think these poles are the best out there, plus they are on sale for as low as $77 - an absolute steal compared to what else is out there in quality trekking poles. Oh, and as for breaking my previous pair, I beat the heck out of my poles in the winter on snow and ice - not Black diamond's fault. Get 'em!!
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The Contour Elliptic Shock Trekking Poles from Black Diamond combine the comfort of their Control Shock Technology with the strength and stability of their elliptic shaft shape. Whether you're out for a day hike or toting loads to base camp, Black Diamonds Control Shock Technology provides progressive shock absorption and controlled rebound. The pole's dual FlickLock adjustment and interchangeable carbide tech tips let you customize the pole to the incline and trail conditions.
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Description of Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Trekking PolesIncorporating BDs revolutionary shock-absorbing technology, the new Contour Elliptic Shock has, well, shocked the trekking pole world. Built using patent-pending Control Shock Technology CST, the poles progressive four-stage shock absorption handles hard compression without bottoming out. The CSTs unrivaled dampness absorbs light and medium strikes without the ineffective pogo-ing rebound of inferior shock systems. The patent-pending external design maximizes pole collapsibility and is stealthy quiet, meaning no more click, clack, click, clack associated with other shock-absorbing trekking poles. Additionally, the elliptic shape of the pole provides twice the fore and aft stiffness of round-shafted poles. The Contour Elliptic Shocks also feature dual FlickLocks for solid and sure adjustments, dual-density grip tops, foam grip extensions, 360-degree Nubuck straps, Long Flex Tips and trekking baskets. It also comes in a Compact model, which is a shorter, 125 cm version with reduced grip size for smaller hands.FeaturesWeight 664 g 1 lb 8 ozCollapsed size 68 cm 27 in.Usable range 76 cm 30 in. - 140 cm 55 in.Straight shaftAdze head
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A 125cm version of its big brother, The Contour Elliptic Shock Compact's oblong shape increases the stiffness of the pole making it a great 4-season trekker. The shock absorbing mechanism in the handle decreases shock and vibration giving you a softer and more comfortable pole placement with a gradual and gentle rebound. The FlickLock closure system holds the poles securely and allows for them to be telescoped into the handle for a smaller packing size. Interchangeable tips and baskets make certain that you get the best purchase on any surface you are travelling on.
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Great for all-season travel, the Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock trekking poles get strength from the elliptical shaft shape, and adjust to meet the trail conditions no matter where you are.
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Silence of the Yams Recipe
The adobo sauce gives just enough heat to make this a unique yam dish. It is delicious and is a perfect orange color for a Halloween gathering.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
- 2-1/2 pounds medium sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 red chili peppers, optional
- Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until just tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Arrange potato slices in overlapping rings in an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and cream until smooth; add the adobo sauce, salt and pepper. Pour evenly over potatoes.
- Cut a mouth, eyes and nose from red peppers to resemble a Jack-o'-lantern face; place over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Yield: 6 servings.
Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
Originally published as Silence of the Yams in Halloween Party Favorites 2008, p47
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Danvers — Eleanor B. (Shackelford) Moore, 96, formerly of Gloucester, died Monday, October 21, 2013, at the Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danvers.
Born in Gloucester on July 17, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Olive (Sylvester) Shackelford.
Eleanor was employed as a dietitian for many years at the Addison Gilbert Hospital.
She was a member of the former Riverdale United Methodist Church. She enjoyed doing crafts and was also a wonderful seamstress, having made many wonderful items for family members. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lois Darcy Croft and Derrell Croft of Florida, Judith and Maurice "Steve" Stephens of Danvers, Nancy Fortunato of Florida; two sons and a daughter-in-law, George Moore of Beverly, Robert and Nancy Moore of Danvers; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty, wife of Kenneth Reed of Georgia; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Roger and Robert Shackelford; one sister, Anna Amaral; and her son-in-law, Richard Fortunato.
ARRANGEMENTS: Her funeral service will be held on Friday morning in the Pike-Grondin Funeral Home, 61 Middle Street, Gloucester, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or www.cancer.org. Interment will be held in the Seaside Cemetery, Lanesville. For further information and online condolences, please visit www.grondinfuneralservices.com.


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Mathematics Department Events
Spring 2014 Colloquia
Wavelets, the Molecules and Atoms of the Mathematical Universe
Josip Derado, Kennesaw State University
TuesdayMarch 25 2:30pm Q207
Wavelets are the building blocks of a mathematical universe. Specifically they are an orthonormal basis for the function spaces. In this talk we will present an introduction into wavelet theory. We will start with Haar wavelets, and we will see how their structure is generalized by Yves Meyer and Stephan Mallat. We will then see how to construct Daubechies wavelets. At the end we will talk about some open problems in the wavelet theory.
The Life of Pi: On the Life and Contributions of Ramanujan Zhu Cao, SPSU
Q202, 3:14 PM Piday March 14
Although he died at the age of 32, legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan independently established nearly 3900 results (mostly identities and equations) that are recorded in his three notebooks and his "lost" notebook. During his short lifetime, he made remarkable contributions to number theory, combinatorics, and analysis, among them fascinating formulas that can be used to calculate digits of pi in unusual ways. In this talk, I'll give an introduction of some formulas for pi and the life of Ramanujan.
New Problems in Matrix Theory
Ulrica Wilson, Morehouse College/ICERM
Tuesday, February 18 2:30 PM Q207
Refreshments 2 PM Building D Second Floor
An eventual property of a matrix M is a property that holds for all powers M^k, for some positive integer k. Eventually positive and eventually nonnegative matrices have been studied extensively since their introduction by Friedland in 1978. I will introduce some eventual properties of matrices and student projects that have come from this work. I will also describe an annual summer workshop for faculty at primarily undergraduate institutions jointly sponsored by the American Institute for Mathematics and the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics; and the EDGE Program for women entering PhD programs in mathematics.
Fall 2013 Colloquia
Sum-Product Inequalities
Albert Bush, Georgia Institute of Technology
Tuesday, October 22 3 PM Q207
Refreshments 2:30 PM Building D Second Floor
Erdos and Szemeredi conjectured that if one has a set of n integers, one must have either the sumset or product set be of nearly maximal size, n^(2-epsilon). In this talk, I will introduce the sum-product problem, show previous, beautiful geometric proofs by Solymosi and Elekes, and discuss some recent progress by myself and some collaborators.
Periods of sequences given by linear
recurrence relations mod p
Alan Koch, Agnes Scott College
Tuesday, September 17 3 PM Q207
Reception and snacks at 2:30pm on 2nd floor of Building D
Let p>2 be prime. Any integer sequence which satisfies a linear recurrence relation, for example the Fibonacci sequence, becomes periodic when reduced mod p. If w is the order of the recurrence relation then the period length of the sequence is bounded by pw-1. The length of the period also depends on the integer coefficients of the recurrence relation and the initial conditions for the sequence. Using linear algebra and some number theory we will determine which positive integers arise as period lengths for some sequence. In the case where w=2 we will give a formula for the probability that randomly chosen integer coefficients give a period length of p2-1.
Spring 2013 Colloquia
Symmetry Groups and Temari Balls Plus
Carolyn Yackel, Mercer University
Tuesday, March 26 4 PM Q207
Refreshments 3:30 PM Building D Second Floor
This talk will begin with a broad introduction to the field of mathematical fiber arts. The talk will then focus on presenting the 14 finite spherical symmetry groups and will show that they can be manufactured via the Japanese craft of temari (embroidered thread balls). Time permitting, the conclusion of the talk will move to a discussion of other interesting temari problems.
Give Me a Place To Stand, and I Will Make You Pi
Thursday, March 14, 3:14 PM Q 202
In Celebration of Pi Day
Professor Steven Edwards
We explore the life, times and achievements of Archimedes, the greatest engineer and mathematician of antiquity. Archimedes was the first to give a method that could be used to calculate pi to any degree of accuracy. In this talk we will give an introduction to some of Archimedes' most interesting accomplishments, including his visionary method for calculating pi .
Mariana Montiel, Georgia State U.
Mon. Feb. 25th talk at 4pm in Q206
Meet the speaker: (coffee & cookies) 3:30pm 2nd floor D
Mathematical Music Theory: Some Selected Topics from a Research Field with Roots in the Origin of Modern Science.
Abstract: In the first part of this talk we will give an overview of some historical antecedents of modern Mathematical Music Theory, and how the study of musical objects has contributed to the advancement of scientific knowledge. We will also give a brief description of how certain notions and structures that this field has produced, such as maximal evenness and Vuza tiling (rhythmic) canons have led to the solution of open problems in Mathematics, as well as to applications in other sciences, such as Physics. In the second part of the talk, we will learn to identify well-formed scales by the symmetry condition, understand the duality relation (Sturmian involution) as it applies to the six authentic modes, and get a notion of the mathematical motivation behind the development of the software Rubato composer. whose Forms and Denotators provide a means for implementing an important part of Computational Category Theory. If time permits, we will describe the notions behind Euclidean Rhythms.
Fall 2012 Colloquia
Can Mathematics Heal All Wounds?
Richard Schugart, Western Kentucky University
Tuesday, November 27 3:00 PM Q 108
Refreshments at 2:30 2nd floor of the Mathematics Building (D)
In this talk, I will begin by providing background on the wound-healing process, the importance of oxygen in the wound-healing process, and methods for treatment with oxygen therapy. A mathematical model using differential equations will be presented for the treatment of a bacterial infection in a wound using oxygen therapy. Analysis of a sub-model (i.e., with two equations) and simulation results will be presented, with an emphasis on research results produced by undergraduate students. A modification to the model for the treatment of a chronic wound using optimal control theory will also be presented. Previous work will also be highlighted and briefly discussed.
How to Tame a Dragon
Scott M. Bailey, Clayton State University
Monday, October 29 4:15 PM Q 109
Paul Levy introduced the "Levy Dragon" fractal in 1938. Although it has become a well-known and well-studied example in the field of fractals, the question of "What does the Levy Dragon look like?" has never been answered. In this talk, we will answer this question by journeying deep inside Paul Levy's dragon, and find that it is very tame after all.
Euclid and Dehn in the Operating Room
Margaret Symington, Mercer University
Tues. Sept. 25 4pm Q 108
Refreshments at 3:30 2nd floor of the Mathematics Building (D)
In this talk I will describe how a quest for the mathematics behind a
surgical improvement led to some interesting Euclidean geometry and
highlighted a little known kinship between dermatologists and geometric
topologists. Along the way I will share some topological gems and pose a set of geometry questions that anyone can work on.


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Youngsters toast end of term with medieval banquet (From Ealing Times)
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Youngsters toast end of term with medieval banquet
8:31am Saturday 28th July 2012 in News
A MEDIEVAL banquet to finish off their creative curriculum theme of Castles and Knights was held by pre-prep two at St Benedict's Junior School, Ealing.
Children and teachers, dressed for the occasion as royalty, knights and pages, tucked into their banquet of chicken drumsticks, carrot sticks and fruit.
Class teacher Rita Sfeir said: "The banquet closed with some singing and dancing and brought a fabulous finish to the term's theme."


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Double Down
From bowiki
Double down strokes are a particular combination of drum strokes that open up a whole world of rhythmic possibilities.
- All accents can be placed on the stronger downstroke
- No more struggling with Slipjigs
- Rolls that end with you playing 'upside down' can be instantly reverted
Essentially as the name suggests, the stroke combination consists of two down strokes back to back as opposed to alternating up and down strokes.
It is most often associated with jigs where the 6/8Down Up Down ¦ Up Down Up (DUD ¦ UDU) pattern is replaced by Down Down Up ¦ Down Down Up ( DDU ¦ DDU) - It is much more difficult to explain than it is to demonstrate.There are wide applications within all forma of bbodhran playing and it is an essential element of an advanced player's toolkit.
Some people have a natural ability to achieve the Double Down and others struggle with it.
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Zenyatta is back and racing needs her. It needs star power, and she has it. The welcome news that the unbeaten mare would be "unretired" and continue to run in 2010 generated a breath of fresh air within the industry.
Ron McAnally knows. He trained one of the last major gate attractions, the late John Henry, a two-time Horse of the Year who was the rage of the 80s. Santa Anita recently unveiled a life-sized statute of the popular horse.
"Zenyatta's return to racing is a plus, and so is bringing people to the track, because that's what we need," the Hall of Fame trainer said. "I commend (co-owner) Jerry Moss for bringing her back. "I do hope she wins Horse of the Year. She would definitely get my vote, just as I would have voted for (John) Shirreffs as the year's outstanding trainer.
"John Henry brought people to the track, but he was a gelding and had nothing else to do but to race. We couldn't breed him, whereas Zenyatta can be bred. But her return is great for racing. We need champions, like any other sport. Champions bring out the fans."
Barry Abrams was thrilled to win Sunday's Grade II $150,000 El Encino Stakes with $61.40 longshot Pretty Unusual, not as much for himself as the filly's trainer, but for veteran actor and part owner Jack Klugman.
Klugman, 87, was ushered to the winner's circle by Abrams. "Jack gave us Pretty Unusual's dam, Sci Fi Kin, whose dam was Akinemod," Abrams said. Akinemod was owned by Klugman and won the El Encino by 18 lengths under Gary Stevens in 1990. Klugman was on hand for that victory 20 years ago.
"We gave Jack one-third share of the foal," Abrams said in explaining how Klugman became part owner of Pretty Unusual. "The win put a smile on his face. There aren't many owners that age that get to the winner's circle in a Grade II race."
Pretty Unusual was ridden by Chantal Sutherland. A daughter of Unusual Heat, Pretty Unusual is owned by Madeline Auerbach, Murray Goda and Klugman. Abrams said the bay filly will be pointed to the Grade II $150,000 La Caňada Stakes at 1 1/8 miles on Feb. 14.
Klugman, known for his roles in sitcoms, movies, television and Broadway shows, is best-known for his role as Tony Randall's sloppy roommate, Oscar Madison, in "The Odd Couple" TV show in the 1970s, and for his starring role in "Quincy, M.E.", in the 1970s and 1980s. A native of Philadelphia who now resides in Malibu, Klugman appeared in the 1957 film "12 Angry Men" as juror number 5 and is the last surviving actor who played a juror in that movie.
Frank Monteleone saddled his last horse yesterday. After 26 years in racing, the veteran trainer is yielding to a daunting economy.
"I can't make it," said the La Verne resident, who turns 61 on Feb. 20. "I don't have any owners and I only have eight horses left. I've got a chance to take a rider from up north, so effective with the new (condition) book (Jan. 27), I'll become an agent and represent Inoel Beato.
"Joel Rosario called me and told me Beato is a very, very good rider. He was second to him at several meets in their native Dominican Republic. I've never been an agent before, but the economy has forced me right out of training.
"It cost me $2,000 a day to train every time I walked out the door. This way, I can trim expenses dramatically and it will be better for my health. I've had some good horses and some good clients, but I've got to survive and I couldn't do it the way things were going."
Monteleone will turn his horses over to Linda Mikus, his assistant for 24 years. "She gets on the horses herself, so it's going to be a lot easier for her to make a living than it was for me," he said.
Monteleone's last runner, Pedo Viejo, finished third in Sunday's fourth race with Rosario aboard.
FINISH LINES: HRTV will carry the Horse of the Year announcement live tonight from the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The announcement is expected to take place at 7:15 p.m. As previously announced, TVG has exclusive coverage of the Eclipse Awards, but will allow HRTV to also carry the announcement live on their network . . . Christophe Clement was pleased with Gio Ponti's five-furlong drill in 1:00.40 on Pro-Ride Saturday with Brice Blanc aboard. "It was a nice work and he came back in good order," the trainer said of the Breeders' Cup Classic runner-up. "We might run him on Feb. 7 (in the Grade II $150,000 San Antonio Handicap at 1 1/8 miles)." . . . Santa Anita is dark for live racing Tuesday and Wednesday. Racing is scheduled to resume Thursday at 1 p.m. . . . Agapito Delgadillo recently moved his tack to Sunland Park in New Mexico, where he will ride full time. "I need to ride more horses to provide for my family," the 43-year-old jockey said . . . Through Sunday, there were 27 contestants alive in ShowVivor.


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Derek Klena, Matthew Gumley, Amy Justman and More Star in Readings of Andrea Grody's Strange Faces Musical June 25
By Carey Purcell
Strange Faces, a new musical by Andrea Grody about young people with Asperger's syndrome, is given two private industry staged readings June 25.
Directed by Tony Award winner John Rando (Urinetown, A Christmas Story, The Musical), the cast includes Sean Drohan, Matthew Gumley (Elf, The Addams Family), Leah Holleran, Amy Justman (Company, Passion), Derek Klena (Wicked, Dogfight), Fred Rose (Company) and Remy Zaken (Spring Awakening).
"Strange Faces explores the lives and families of three young people with Asperger's syndrome," press notes state. "Peter, Laura, Jamie, and their loved ones come to life in a collage of soaring music and idiosyncratic humor. Inspired by real-life interviews, Strange Faces tackles the universal themes of love, relationships, commitment and the countless ways we use those words."
Strange Faces features additional lyrics by Brandon Michael Lowden, music direction by Meg Zervoulis and is stage managed by Justyn Wade.
Strange Faces was originally presented in a workshop production at the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University in 2011. The reading is produced by Zach Zamchick (Red Hanger Productions) and Kelvin Dinkins, Jr. (Columbia University MFA in Theatre Management & Producing) and fiscally sponsored by Royal Family Productions.
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Flowers Foods, Inc. confirmed today that it's bid for the Hostess brands Wonder, Nature's Pride, Merita, Home Pride, and Butternut bread brands is moving forward.
Northwood is home to a Wonder Bread bakery, just south of Toledo.
Their bid comes in at $360 million. It was declared the highest bid, making Friday's scheduled auction unnecessary.
This means the sale moves to the next phase of review by a bankruptcy court.
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Let's all join together in a collective sigh of relief, as we have had to do throughout much of this season! But, as we have learned, City has a flare for the dramatic. Oh, and happy three year anniversary to Roberto and city. It has been a magical pairing.
City came out in the first-half on fire, as they should against a side of Readings class so far this season. City controlled most of the possession throughout the game and especially in the first half. But the lack of production in the final third reared its ugly head again this afternoon, as City were unable to produce SOT and goals. We bludgeoned the Royals' goal with shot, after shot and corner, after corner. To Readings credit they barricaded City in the box in a way that would rival the barricades during French Revolution. The offensive bright spot this afternoon was the combination of Tevez, Aguero, and Silva, as they worked meticulously together in the final third with beautiful one, two's, and were a thorn in Readings' defenses side. Until Tevez was subbed midway through the second half
In the second half there was much of the same from City, but Reading showed signs of life when they were able to break out and counter attack. Set piece defense continues to give City problems as Reading players were provided plenty of chances at goal from corners and free kicks, thankfully Reading was unable to produce a goal from their chances. Until Tevez was subbed out midway through the second half game, Aguero, who came out so strong in the first half, seemed to disappear from attack. But when attacking he was reminiscent of the Aguero from last season. In his absence, David Silva provided numerous chances for his teammates through his incredible play-making ability, that culminating in the cross that produce Gareth Barry's 91st minute "over the back" goal.
Due to injury, City had quite an unusual starting 11 resulting in the debut for EDS defender Karim Rekik, a target of much of Reading's attack. So far this season City has struggle with team selection, that has led to miscommunication among the back four. But, a bright spot for city so far this season has been the unlikely pairing of Nastasic and Kolo, who have flourished when playing together. City had a very limited but effective bench.
"We are Man City, and we will fight til the end."
Player ratings
Tevez (7)- he provided his typical pace that gave readings defense fits all game, but was unable to produce a goal.
Javi Garcia (5)- wasn't called upon much, but when he was needed he stepped up.
Rekik (5)- given his first, first-team call up he played well. He was a constant target of readings attack which should be of no surprise.
Aguero (7)- much like our offense, he was up and down today, but showed signs of his old self.
Silva(8) man of the match. His creativity was on display today. He produced the cross that led to the game winning goal.
Yaya(5)- trended downward this week after a strong performance last week. He was forced to play back and was unable to produce the chances we are use to getting from him.
Kolo(6)- ever since being called upon with injuries to our back four he has stepped up to a level I wasn't sure he still had.
Barry(5)- up until his goal he was left a lot to be desired. He lacked his usual touch and tenacity. He seemed out of touch with the rest of the team.
Zaba(6) "keep calm, pablos on" he continued his strong form so far this season and I hope to see more.
Nastasic (5)- he had a quiet game but him and kolo have worked well together.
Hart (5)- wasn't called on much today. He looked pretty bad on that pass in the first half that almost led to a goal.
Sinclair (5)- hasn't gotten much first team action and it showed. He looked rusty and it was apparent in his only shot "towards" goal.
Dzeko (4)- he had multiple opportunities to be the hero today but couldn't finish. Other than that he was his usual touch less self.
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A Brookline ban of disposable plastic shopping bags and styrofoam containers went into effect on Sunday but changes may be phased in gradually at retail stores and restaurants around town.
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A group of women scrapped in the street.
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EYEWITNESS LOCAL NEWSOhio Soldier Among Those Killed In Afghanistan Friendly Fire Incident
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Reported: Jun. 11, 2014 1:49 PM EDT
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WSYX, a sister station of WCHS TV, reported that an Ohio man was among five American troops killed in an airstrike in Southern Afghanistan Monday.
The cousin of Justin Helton, 25, said military representatives went to the home of Helton's parents to inform them of their son's death Tuesday.
Helton had been in the Army since 2010, but had only been deployed to Afghanistan for a few months. Family members said they are devastated and that fact that the cause of their son's death may have been from friendly fire, only makes it worse.
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
**You HAVE to CHECK this OUT**
Look at this:
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are those cards not GORGEOUS?!!!! Want to know who made them and with what?
That's my sweet friend Danielle Flanders creations. Isn't she SO CREATIVE!
She sure makes GORGEOUS cards. :) She made those cards with the CMK card kit for September :)
So do you like them? YOU too can create these cards!!
Dani provides wonderful directions and examples so you can do these or you can make whatever you want with the kit :)
I picked up a kit! You should too!! You can - just click that link :)
In case you're not sure what link to click let me give you another one.
Just go here ----------> CMK Sept. Card Kit
(thank you Dani for letting me use your images!)
In other news:
Potter went to the vet yesterday for his re-check. Good news! He's progressing exactly the way the doctor wants him to. He's doing so much better than a week ago. SO much better.
Doctor Hill told us that it will take up to a full YEAR for his chin/jaw to form and be totally healed the way it should. He doesn't want to take his stitches out because he didn't want to cause him any more trauma than he's already had. He said he's got SO MANY stitches he'd have to knock him out again and he just didn't want to do that. So his stitches will dissolve on their own. I was worried it would hurt him to leave them in but he reassured me it won't. He was very thrilled with how he looked, his weight, that he's eating and starting to play and become active again. He just started barking today!! It's so cute - he sounds all raspy like when you've got a cold...it's the best sound ever to me! I know that sounds weird - but if you could have seen him this time last week - gosh....
So thank you EVERYONE for your thoughts and prayers for our little guy - BIG hugs to ALL of you!!
I have loved all of your comments - they've made my day!!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
6 comments:
- Danielle said...
Thank you so much, Leslie!! You are so sweet!! I'm so glad Potter is recovering, I can't believe he had to go through all of that, the poor little thing. That just breaks my heart. But he's lucky to have you to take such good care of him!
- September 19, 2008 at 7:15 AM
- Nicole said...
I love Dani's Cards! That is great news about Potter. Glad the little guy is getting better! HUGS!
- September 19, 2008 at 9:43 AM
- LoRi said...
Yeah, Dani is pretty much my favorite cardmaker in the universe! Did you see her card on the PP blog today? Brilliant!! Good for little Potter. So glad he is improving! Hugs.
- September 19, 2008 at 10:02 AM
- Julie O. said...
BLOGGER is messin' with ya my friend!!! LOL!!
Saw those delicious cards of Dani's. She is sooo talented!
Yay Potter!!
Haver a great weekend!
- September 20, 2008 at 12:49 AM
- Pam said...
Oh wow, those cards are amazing! I so stink at card making! I can't get over all the talent out there, it just makes my jaw drop! I wanna be one of you amazing scrappers when I grow up! :)
- September 20, 2008 at 5:47 AM
- Anabelle said...
Bet that was the best bark you ever heard! So glad he's doig well. ;) Can't wait to see you Scrapink page. It looks amazing. Love Dani's cards, too!
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Artistic Licence will be exhibiting at the 2004 Pro Light+Sound Exhibition in Frankfurt from March 31st to April 3rd. They will feature and premier new products, including new developments to their Pixi-Led range. The first of these products is Four-Play, a real-time record and playback lighting controller. Its 2048 channels are supported using either DMX512 or the Art-Net Ethernet protocol. Playback can be triggered by: front panel controls, remote contact closures, MIDI time-code tracking, real-time triggering or Art-Net Ethernet commands. Four-Play's additional feature of Translation mode allows it to operate as a DMX512-to-Ethernet or Ethernet-to-DMX512 converter.
Artistic Licence has announced the world premier of Pixi-Bar, the latest addition to its Pixi-Led range, will be at ProLight + Sound. Pixi-Bar is a ground-row-style fixture and features 10 Pixi-Leds mounted linearly in an aluminium case. It has a multitude of mounting options and a wide variety of applications.
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Artistic Licence's new Pixi-Led, launched at the Paris SIEL show, will also be on display. Aimed primarily at the architectural lighting market, Pixi-Led is a self-contained LED luminaire.
Pixi-Led fixtures will be displayed in a 10'x10' matrix forming an array of 100 elements suspended from a truss beam using the Pixi-Power hook clamps. (The new Pixi-Power, is a "stand alone" power supply designed specifically for the Pixi-Led range.) This display will highlight the fixtures' unique support system: their own data and power ribbon cable supports them, which allows for simplified installation.
Artistic Licence developed Pixi-Led with the revolutionary concept of fusing lighting and video, allowing designers to achieve a near limitless combination of effects. The fixtures use new 'point-source' RGB color mixing that creates both an exceptionally bright white light output and, with their consistent color-mixing ability, provides an enhanced color palette with a superior range of pastels and tints.
To ensure future compatibility, Pixi-Led is both DMX512-A and RDM compatible. It has both temperature and voltage sensors that report the status of each unit back to the controller to facilitate accurate monitoring of the units. The Pixi range of lighting fixtures and accessories are currently patent pending.
The Pixi-Led matrix is controlled by a Color-Tramp system. Color-Tramp is much more than just a lighting controller, it provides a full implementation of V1.0 Remote Device Management (RDM).
Color-Tramp is a new breed of lighting controller that communicates via the Art-Net Ethernet standard and implements all the functionality of RDM. This allows it to operate as both a lighting controller and an installation management system: one screen can show a topographic output mimic of the lighting, while another shows sensor status of all the fixtures.
During ProLight + Sound, the Color-Tramp's all-new video rendering capability will be demonstrated on the Pixi-Led matrix. By allowing video and programmed lighting states to be combined, the Color-Tramp will offer a new set of tools for the lighting designer to create a wide range of spectacular effects.
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Roula Chamieh denies report of engagement to George Wassouf's son, Wadi
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The latest gossip topic circulating in Lebanon was Roula was wearing the ring of singer George Wassouf's son, Wadi. Reports stated that the two had gotten married at a civil court in Cyprus.
In a phone call made to Roula to congratulate her on the nuptials, the actress was in shock and stated that she never got married to Wadi George Wassouf or any other man. If the news were true she would have announced it herself, she said.
The leading lady is far too busy filming her show to respond to such a ridiculous rumor.
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Act: "Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye" featuring Tony Bennett, Patti LaBelle, Arturo Sandoval, the Miami Sound Machine and stunts including fire and skydivers. Finale included audience participation with light sticks.
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The acclaimed Off-Broadway musical, which welcomed celebrity gossip guru Perez Hilton for a limited engagement, will see McArdle join the cast beginning Nov. 14. The singing actress will stay with the production through Dec. 2.
"I feel like this is a dream and need to be pinched," said producer Tom D'Angora in a statement. "Andrea McArdle is a treasure in the Broadway community and I'm awestruck by her voice and enormous talent. We are very lucky over at NEWSical!"
The show also features Christine Pedi, Michael West, Tommy Walker, Susan Mosher, Emily McNamara and Ryan Knowles.
The production plays Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Tickets are $85 - $110 and can be purchased through Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200 or (800) 432-7250.
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My family of six just returned from our week long cruise to Roatan, Belize, and Cozumel and we had a great time.
Background: This is our third family cruise, and we had two adjoining rooms on the 9th floor balcony. Three adults, and children ages 16, 11, and 8. We bought Faster to the Fun and will do it again.
Hotel Info: We stayed at the Springhill Suites in Webster, TX, and would HIGHLY recommend the hotel to someone who wants an inexpensive but clean place to stay before embarking. The room had plenty of space, and was very open and comfortable. This is the cleanest hotel in Webster we have stayed in prior to our cruises.
Ship Info: We performed quite a bit of research on the ship and we were not disappointed. Our favorite places were the Serenity Deck (adults) and the Beach Pool area, SportsSquare, and kids' areas for the kids. The ropes course was closed for maintenance but the WaterWorks was on every day, including windy days.
Activities: the 11 yr old loved the trivia, and 8 yr old preferred Camp Carnival. Parents especially enjoyed the RedFrog Pub and Spotlight Lounge for Comedy. I wanted to spend time in the Vibe and Piano Bar, but was too tired for late night events.
Service: Average to Better than average. The room steward was polite and friendly and knew my name after meeting him just once. I had to ask for ice time we wanted it, even though we had a bottle of wine in the ice bucket waiting to be chilled. He was very quick and seemed to know the minute we left the room. Dining room staff was courteous and fun, but we did not establish a connection with the staff as I have on other cruises. All the staff was very nice and polite, answering questions from the kids and dancing with them.
Excursions: We did our own excursion in Roatan (a private van tour of the island) and Cozumel (an all-inclusive day resort) and simply shopped at the port in Belize. Due to rain, the tenders were delayed and we took an 11:30 tender to port.
Cabin: The cabin was clean and as expected. The location was very nice, close to the Tides Pool and Lido deck.
Children's clubs: The 8 yr old was allowed to join the 9-11 group because her sibling was in that group. She loved the activities and was very sad to leave. The 11 yr old felt the kids were too young, and he was looking for more competitive activities with older kids but was too young to join the 12-14 yr olds. The staff was wonderful, and when the 11 yr old finally tried the activities, he had a great time. The staff truly seems to care about the kids and does a fantastic job keeping them entertained.
Entertainment: The four comics ranged from decent to good. Most were "blue" so if you are easily offended by sexual humor and language then you probably would not enjoy them. The family friendly shows were obviously tamer, but the comedians were not as funny for these shows. One comic touched on racial issues during the family shows, which my 11 yr old said was inappropriate. Overall, none of the comics were the best I had seen on a ship, but they were not bad either. We did not attend any of the shows in the Showtime Theater. The entertainment staff as a whole was absolutely fantastic and made the trip very memorable for the whole family.
Debarkation was a breeze with the Faster to the Fun. We were off the ship and in our car by 9:15 despite doing the "relaxed debarkation" option.
Summary: The vacation provided a little something for everyone and has many spaces to relax, whether your idea of relaxation is listening to music, lounging by the pool, playing sports, or playing games and mingling with others.


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Address: 211 W Iron Ave, Salina, KS 67401
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August 29, 2014 - October 26, 2014Venue: Salina Art Center
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Time: 12pm-5pm, closed on Monday
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Works by Artist-in-Residence Eli Gold. More
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Time: From: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Address: 7th & Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048
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Florence Labor Day Celebration
August 30, 2014Venue: City of Florence Visitor Information
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Time: All Day
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Hoisington's 118th Annual Labor Day Celebration
August 29, 2014 - September 1, 2014Venue: Hoisington Chamber of Commerce
Address: 123 N. Main Street, Hoisington, KS 67544
Time: Various
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Phone: 620-653-4311
Each year, the town of Hoisington puts on a fantastic Labor Day Celebration. It's everything you'd expect in small town America...More
Ice Age Imperials Exhibit
June 14, 2014 - September 14, 2014Venue: Flint Hills Discovery Center
Address: 315 S. 3rd Street, Manhattan, KS 66502
Time: Mon-Wed: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun: Noon-6 p.m.
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Introducing the ArtGarden in the Courtyard Gallery
August 4 - 31, 2014Venue: Courtyard Gallery
Address: 125 N Main, Lindsborg, KS 67456
Time: varied
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Phone: 785-227-3007
The purpose of ArtGarden is to provide space and opportunity for innovative beginner through advanced art and design classes. ArtGarden wil...More
Joan Backes: Where the Heart Belongs
October 18, 2013 - September 7, 2014Venue: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
Address: 701 Beach Lane, Manhattan, KS 66506
Time: visiting hours
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Phone: 785-532-7718
The open structures created by artist Joan Backes invite various interpretations and questions about the notion of "house" and ...More
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
August 30, 2014 - October 12, 2014Venue: Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Address: 633 N. 130th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Time: From: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Type: Events
Phone: 913-721-2110
Step back in time to a 16th century village featuring a variety of entertainment, armored jousting, artisan and food booths and much more! ...More